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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2007 No. 106 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was Help us to be agents of peace and em- Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, as a called to order by the Speaker pro tem- powerment, justice and mercy, freedom parent, there is no greater pride than pore (Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota). and dreams, for we pray in Your name. the pride felt watching your children f Amen. grow from being infants to being re- sponsible adults. Suzanne and I are f DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER blessed to have four grown children PRO TEMPORE THE JOURNAL who have grown into wonderful, re- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sponsible adults, and, in the case of fore the House the following commu- Chair has examined the Journal of the three of them, seeing them become ter- nication from the Speaker: last day’s proceedings and announces rific parents themselves. WASHINGTON, DC, to the House her approval thereof. While I would like to brag about all June 28, 2007. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- four of our children, today’s event dic- I hereby appoint the Honorable BETTY nal stands approved. tates that I am limited to bragging on MCCOLLUM to act as Speaker pro tempore on the young man who just delivered the this day. f morning’s opening prayer. That young NANCY PELOSI, Speaker of the House or Representatives. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE man is our son, Erin, who is associate pastor at South Main Baptist Church f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the in Houston, Texas. He is a graduate of gentleman from Texas (Mr. CONAWAY) PRAYER Baylor University with a fine arts de- come forward and lead the House in the gree and a graduate of Truitt Seminary The Reverend Erin Conaway, South Pledge of Allegiance. at Baylor University with a master of Main Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, Mr. CONAWAY led the Pledge of Al- divinity degree. offered the following prayer: legiance as follows: Holy and merciful God, we come be- More importantly, he is a man of I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the deep faith in Jesus Christ as his per- fore You this morning, taking time to United States of America, and to the Repub- breathe in the grace and the bountiful lic for which it stands, one nation under God, sonal savior. He is also the husband of love You lavish upon us through so indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Carmen Brassfield Conaway and father many avenues we take for granted: the to daughter Alexandra and son Samuel. f lilting of a bird’s song, the array of col- In addition to being a wonderful son, ors from every budding bloom, the un- MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE husband and father, Erin is also a gift- adulterated joy of a child dancing, and, ed writer and pastor. Our family was in this place, the trust of a Nation, A message from the Senate by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, announced recently blessed when Erin performed constituents across the country who the memorial services for my dad, his find hope in the representation they that the Secretary be directed to re- quest the House of Representatives to grandfather. have in this Chamber, and the em- Suzanne and I are always proud of powerment their hope gives to our Rep- return to the Senate the bill (S. 1612) entitled ‘‘An Act to amend the penalty your accomplishments, but today we resentatives to fulfill the call You, O are particularly proud of seeing you God, have placed upon their lives. provisions in the International Emer- gency Economic Powers Act, and for opening this session of Congress and Give us ears to hear, eyes to see, and look forward to your bright future. hearts to feel Your loving presence and other purposes.’’, and that upon the guidance as we courageously work to compliance of the request, the Sec- We love you. serve others. retary of the Senate be authorized to make corrections in the engrossment Lord, you are the giver of dreams, f and the author of real hope. In this of the aforesaid bill. quiet moment, we pray for a raucous f ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER peace to comfort us enough to listen PRO TEMPORE and move us enough to dream, that WELCOMING REVEREND ERIN dream that seems impossible and out of CONAWAY The SPEAKER pro tempore. The reach so that when we open our eyes (Mr. CONAWAY asked and was given Chair will entertain up to 10 requests and realize the dream is here, it will be permission to address the House for 1 for 1-minute speeches on each side of to Your glory. minute.) the aisle.

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This bill significant improvements in Iraq by now saying that he is not actually a is designed to help States expand their September. member of the executive branch. If the Vice President is not a member pre-K programs and child care services. Why is that significant? Because of the executive branch, shouldn’t he As this chart shows, we get the big- that’s when President Bush said we be forced to turn over information to gest bang for our education dollars by would be able to see if the plan was working. The fact is we won’t know in the congressional Democrats requested investing in our children before they regarding his secret energy task force? even go to school. Estimates show that September because it’s not working, according to the President’s own gen- After all, CHENEY used executive privi- the return on investing in early care in lege as an excuse for his secrecy. education is between 17 to 18 percent eral. Then this week, two respected Re- Also, why should the office of the annually. If this were a stock, all of Vice President receive funding through Wall Street would be buying it. publican Senators, Senator LUGAR and Senator VOINOVICH, said the current the bill that funds the executive The legislation is very helpful to the branch? That bill is actually on the children we represent in our States. policy is not working and a significant change is needed. The comments of floor today, and the House Democrats For example, more than one-quarter of will offer an amendment to remove a million 4-year-olds in New York these Senators, coupled with those of General Petraeus, should serve as a funding for the Vice President’s office State would be eligible for the pro- from this bill. House Democrats are grams created in this bill, including wake-up call to congressional Repub- licans. Join us in ending this war, not going to support the Vice Presi- 100,000 children who would qualify for dent’s latest attempt to avoid any ac- free pre-K. The future prosperity of our bringing our troops home, and saving America’s face. countability to the American people. Nation rests on setting our children on f a path for success early in life. f HONORING JIM NUSSLE f DEMOCRATS PROMISED NOT TO HOLD RECORDED VOTES OPEN (Mr. MCCRERY asked and was given HONORING OUR TROOPS THIS permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. WICKER asked and was given FOURTH OF JULY minute.) permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Mr. MCCRERY. Madam Speaker, minute and to revise and extend his re- today, a good man and former chair- asked and was given permission to ad- marks.) dress the House for 1 minute and to re- man of the House Budget Committee Mr. WICKER. Madam Speaker, less will be honored by his colleagues. A vise and extend his remarks.) than 6 months ago, House Democrats Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. portrait of Jim Nussle will be unveiled promised not to hold recorded votes and displayed in the committee room Madam Speaker, as we approach the open to change the results. They went Fourth of July, I want to thank our where he held the gavel for 6 years. even further. They changed the House Jim Nussle is a passionate man. He troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and across rules to prohibit this practice. But last the world. It is because of their service strongly believes that we are sent to night the Chair held a 2-minute vote Washington to be good stewards for that we are able to celebrate our free- open so that five Democrat Members dom. taxpayers, and he was one of their best could have their arms twisted, change advocates. Under Jim’s leadership of In my seven visits to Iraq and three their votes and pass the Udall amend- to Afghanistan, I have seen firsthand the Budget Committee, and for the ment. first time in nearly a decade, we took the new greatest generation. Our coali- And what was this amendment? tion forces are stopping the terrorists a first step in reforming our manda- Democrats broke their promise for a tory, or entitlement, spending, the overseas to protect American families provision that prohibits America from at home. Osama bin Laden’s right-hand largest and least sustainable part of producing energy from our plentiful our budget, saving taxpayers nearly $40 man and al Qaeda spokesman Zawahiri supply of shale, further demonstrating has proclaimed that Iraq and Afghani- billion over the next years. what a fraud the Democrats’ energy Jim also worked to reform the budg- stan are the central fronts in the glob- policy is, a policy repeatedly pre- al war on terrorism. et process itself and reached across the venting us from developing our own pe- aisle to develop a bipartisan solution. I look forward to honoring the sac- troleum reserves. rifices of our troops this Fourth of July He coauthored the Comprehensive Shame on the Democratic leadership Budget Process Reform Act in 1988 weekend at the Celebration of Liberty for going back on their promise with service with Pastor Wendell Estep of with Representative BEN CARDIN. He such breathtaking speed. More impor- has also supported the legislative line First Baptist Church in Columbia. tantly, shame on the Democrats for a In conclusion, God bless our troops, item veto and earmark reform. policy that stops Americans from pro- Given his experience, knowledge and and we will never forget September ducing our own energy, for causing gas- commitment to public service, it is fit- 11th. oline prices to continue to rise, and for ting that the President has selected f making sure we are increasingly de- Jim as his nominee for Director of the pendent on foreign oil. GENERAL PETRAEUS ADMITS Office of Management and Budget. THAT CONDITIONS WILL NOT IM- f f PROVE IN IRAQ BY SEPTEMBER VICE PRESIDENT CAN’T HAVE IT VICE PRESIDENT HAS A PROBLEM (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- BOTH WAYS WHEN IT COMES TO OF FIGURING OUT WHICH mission to address the House for 1 HIM BEING A MEMBER OF THE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT HE minute and to revise and extend his re- EXECUTIVE BRANCH BELONGS TO marks.) (Mr. SIRES asked and was given per- (Mr. PASCRELL asked and was given Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, condi- mission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 tions on the ground in Iraq are not get- minute.) minute.) ting any better. In fact, things are get- Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, for the Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, we ting worse. last 7 years, Vice President CHENEY has need a history lesson right here. During a 48-hour period last week, 14 perfected the art of meaningful over- Article II, the executive powers shall of our soldiers were killed, and then sight and avoiding any accountability be vested in the powers of the Presi- over the weekend another eight were to the American people. But who would dent of the United States. He shall hold

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.003 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7345 his office for a term of 4 years, and, to- So let’s commend Jim Nussle, show Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam gether with the Vice President, chosen up for the unveiling and really be advo- Speaker, I rise today to add my voice for the same term. cates for him to continue his service to others who are calling for an end to The Vice President has a problem of for the country. the war in Iraq. We must end this war figuring out which branch of govern- f and we must end it now. We cannot ment he belongs to. But in Federalist wait, and we must not wait. Paper No. 68, Alexander Hamilton was BRAVE ACT Every month, every week, every day, very, very clear about this. The ap- (Mr. SARBANES asked and was given every hour, every minute, every sec- pointment of an extraordinary person permission to revise and extend his re- ond, every moment that another young as Vice President has been objected to marks.) man OR another young woman is as superfluous. Take the Senator of Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, I killed, their innocent blood is on all of any State from his seat as a Senator to rise today to salute our men and our hands. We have a moral obligation, place him in the President of the Sen- women in uniform. Every year at this a mission and a mandate to bring this ate would be totally ridiculous, would time we gather with our friends and madness to an end. be to exchange a regard to the State family to celebrate Independence Day Nothing, but nothing good can come from which he came a constant for a and the freedoms we hold dear. out of this war. It is destroying Iraq contingent vote. But this year, and every year, when and destroying the very soul of our Na- The other consideration is that as families are missing the presence of a tion. As Members of Congress, we must the Vice President may occasionally spouse, parent or child or worse, morn- find a way to stop it and stop it now. become a substitute for the President, ing the loss of a loved one, we must in the supreme executive magistracy, also pause to remember the sacrifice of f all the reasons which recommend the our veterans. That’s why I’m intro- FREE SPEECH VS. FAIR SPEECH mode of elections prescribed for the ducing the Benefit Rating Acceleration one apply for the great, if not with (Mr. POE asked and was given per- for Veteran Entitlements Act, or mission to address the House for 1 equal force, to the manner of appoint- BRAVE Act, which would make it easi- ing the other. It is remarkable that minute.) er for our most disabled veterans to ob- Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, the unfair this, as in most other instances, with tain their benefits. the objection which is made, would be ‘‘Broadcast Fairness Doctrine’’ has re- That’s why I’m working with others appeared. It is an attempt by the feds against the Constitution of this State. to initiate a national conversation on Mr. Vice President, go back to the to force radio stations to be fair and how veterans can participate in service Constitution and learn where you be- balanced by forcing broadcasters to air corps programs and how those pro- long. opposing views of public importance. grams can serve our veterans. Sounds good, but who’s going to deter- f Madam Speaker, on the Fourth of mine what fair is, the Federal fair po- b 1015 July, when we celebrate liberty, we lice? must give special recognition and CONGRATULATING FORMER Are we going to let a bunch of Poto- honor to those who are doing so much CONGRESSMAN JIM NUSSLE mac River bureaucrats determine if a and have done so much to protect our radio station in Tomball, Texas is (Mr. LATHAM asked and was given freedoms. being fair when it discusses politics? permission to revise and extend his re- f Sounds like government control of marks.) speech to me. And fair means different Mr. LATHAM. I thank the Speaker DEMOCRATS ARE MAKING A BAD things to different folks. It’s too sub- for the opportunity to speak this morn- SITUATION WORSE jective a word for us to even agree on. ing. The Fairness Doctrine would not I want to congratulate my good (Mr. AKIN asked and was given per- even promote public discourse. It friend, former colleague from Iowa, mission to revise and extend his re- would, in fact, force radio broadcasters Jim Nussle, on the unveiling of his por- marks.) to do away with controversy and trait today and I would encourage all Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, there maybe go to airing 24-hour music like of his former colleagues to attend that once was an incompetent pharmacist Willie Nelson’s greatest hits. Oops. ceremony at 4 o’clock this afternoon in who administered too much medicine Someone here might say Willie’s not 210 in the Cannon House Office Build- and thereby made a bad situation worse, and the patient died. fair and balanced. ing. Anyway, the Constitution is clear. Jim Nussle was a tireless advocate The Democrats are like the incom- Congress, that’s us, shall make no law for the future of this country, and petent pharmacist. They recognize that abridging the freedom of speech. You through the Budget Committee that he gas prices are too high and they recog- notice, it doesn’t guarantee fair speech. chaired for 6 years, did an outstanding nize it’s bad for us to be dependent on foreign oil. So the Democrats have Our forefathers wrote that first job of fighting for the next generation amendment to prevent government to understand that the entitlement voted to administer a dose of their fa- vorite medicine, tax increases. They control of our free speech. So this Fair- programs that are going to really cause ness Doctrine is neither fair speech, devastation in our budgets in the fu- plan to increase taxes on American oil and gas. But the oil companies will free speech or constitutional speech. ture should be addressed, and fought And that’s just the way it is. tirelessly for the next generation. simply raise the price of gasoline. In As we all know, Jim Nussle has been addition, by making American oil more f nominated to be the Director of the Of- expensive, it will further make us de- HOUSE DEMOCRATS MAKING fice of Management and Budget. There pendent on Middle Eastern oil. PROGRESS FOR THE AMERICAN is no one better qualified than Jim The Democrats should look at drill- PEOPLE ing for American oil and liquefying Nussle, that has the skill to do this job, (Mr. MCNERNEY asked and was that has the budget knowledge. Jim coal, two things that they have op- given permission to address the House Nussle is the most knowledgeable per- posed in the past. The Democrats are for 1 minute and to revise and extend son we could possibly have in that posi- writing the wrong prescription and his remarks.) tion. He’ll be a tireless advocate for a they make a bad situation worse. I just Mr. MCNERNEY. Madam Speaker, balanced budget, someone that can hope the patient doesn’t die. since I’ve been here in Washington, in work across the aisle, as he did on the f January, this Congress, under strong Budget Committee. And the comments Democratic leadership, is making from the ranking member last year WE MUST END THE WAR IN IRAQ progress on the American people’s pri- really indicate how well Jim Nussle NOW orities, despite intense opposition on will work for our country and to lead (Mr. LEWIS of Georgia asked and was many issues. our Nation and to manage this enor- given permission to revise and extend In spite of this opposition, Democrats mous government that we have. his remarks.) have succeeded by increasing pay for 13

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DICK CHENEY is above the law and tivities as required under an executive including armed vehicles and equip- the Constitution of the United States, order claiming that the Vice Presi- ment, and by increasing the trans- according to his attorney. Or perhaps dent’s office is not, ‘‘an entity within parency and accountability with he’s just that higher power that George the executive branch.’’ strengthened ethics and lobbying rules. Bush refers to every time he has to It seems that the Vice President’s of- We also continue moving legislation make a difficult decision like launch- fice believes that his office is its own that has already passed here in the ing an unneeded war in Iraq. branch of government above the law. Madam Speaker, in light of this con- House but is making its way through f the system, including fully imple- fusion, perhaps the President will see menting the 9/11 Commission rec- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER fit to give the Vice President some ommendations, putting 50,000 more po- PRO TEMPORE time off to improve his understanding of civics in the United States. lice officers on our streets, and by pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The viding the largest increase in veterans Chair will remind Members that they f health care funding in the Veterans should not engage in personalities to- HONORING ARMY SERGEANT Administration’s 77-year history. ward the Vice President of the United CHRIS DAVIS Madam Speaker, this new Demo- States. (Mr. NEUGEBAUER asked and was cratic Congress has begun moving our given permission to address the House Nation in a new direction to address f for 1 minute and to revise and extend the needs of all Americans. NON-FAIRNESS DOCTRINE his remarks.) f (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, IRAN IS RUNNING OUT OF given permission to address the House this morning I come to the floor of this GASOLINE for 1 minute.) House to honor Army Sergeant Chris Davis. Sergeant Davis died Saturday (Mr. KIRK asked and was given per- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam defending liberty in Iraq. Serving in mission to address the House for 1 Speaker, freedom is the foundational the United States Army was a life-long minute and to revise and extend his re- principle of our society. Our founders were champions of this God-given right dream for Sergeant Davis. His 8 years marks.) in the Army included four tours of Mr. KIRK. Last night Iranian citi- and charged future generations with duty in Iraq. His devotion to America’s zens burned gas stations in Iran, pro- eternal vigilance to protect it. Now, a handful of people in Wash- security earned him numerous medals testing President Ahmadinejad’s gaso- for his achievement, service and de- line rationing plan. Yes, Iran is run- ington want Uncle Sam to start telling radio and TV personalities what to fense of his country. ning out of gasoline. Despite being a A native of Lubbock, Texas, Chris leading OPEC oil producer, Iran is talk about, to limit their freedom and ours. was a brave soldier, a devoted husband heavily dependent on gasoline from and a loving father. This morning, my abroad. This is the key weakness of Rather than fight in the marketplace of ideas, they want to bring back a 1929 thoughts and prayers go out to his fam- Iran. ily: His parents, Ray and Hermina, his The Iranian government has prom- radio regulation rule known as the ‘‘Fairness Doctrine.’’ Now, don’t be three sisters, his wife, Debbie, the chil- ised to attack Israel. It is the chief dren, Kasey, Blade, Jacob, Taylor and funder of Hezbollah and Hamas. It fooled. There’s nothing fair about it. In the early age of broadcasting, Dillon. threw U.N. inspectors out, and says As we celebrate this Fourth of July that it is enriching uranium. when the majority of news and infor- mation was distributed by one or two week, may we remember the sacrifices Last night Congressman ROB AN- outlets, it seemed important to pro- of many that have gone before us and DREWS and I introduced bipartisan leg- mote a competition of viewpoints. That particularly this young brave soldier, islation, H.R. 2880, calling for more Sergeant Davis from Lubbock, Texas. gasoline restrictions on Iran. After last was then. f night’s gasoline riots, a policy of the A fairness doctrine today tramples U.S., working with our allies, could be- upon freedom of speech and freedom of HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE MAKING come the diplomatic key to bring pres- the press. It dictates to Americans that PROGRESS FOR THE AMERICAN sure on Iran to stop funding terror and in an open, free and flooded market- PEOPLE place of ideas, they need Washington building nuclear weapons. (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given politicians to sort it all out. Running out of gasoline. This is a permission to address the House for 1 Madam Speaker, real freedom means danger for Iran’s rulers and an oppor- minute and to revise and extend his re- a government that listens to the peo- tunity for our diplomats. marks.) ple, not one that dictates to the people f Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, for 6 who they must listen to. months, Democrats have succeeded in VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY’S Let’s keep the Fairness Doctrine off changing the direction of this country. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE our airwaves and in the history books We have replaced Republican rubber (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given where it belongs. stamps with meaningful Congressional permission to address the House for 1 f oversight. minute.) The Democratic House has now HOW MANY BRANCHES OF Mr. DEFAZIO. Vice President CHE- passed 50 key measures since January, GOVERNMENT ARE THERE NEY, in his usual arrogant way, refused most with strong bipartisan support. to disclose the deliberations of his se- (Mr. ELLISON asked and was given Thanks to this Democratic Congress, cret energy task force that gave bil- permission to address the House for 1 millions of Americans will receive lions to big oil and increased our de- minute and to revise and extend his re- their first pay raise in almost a decade pendence on OPEC. He claimed execu- marks.) on January 24. As a senior member of tive privilege. Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, the House Education and Labor Com- Then his office illegally disclosed the there’s an easy civics pop quiz for the mittee, I was proud to support the long identity of a secret undercover CIA of- summer break. How many branches of overdue increase in the minimum ficer, Valerie Plame. They claimed ex- government are there in the United wage. ecutive privilege. States? Gulf coast hurricane communities Now, we find that the Vice President Well, any high school civics student will get much needed relief, up-ar- is mishandling classified information can tell you that there are three. But mored Humvees and critical military

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That legislation, plus and replaced it with the biggest Nothing in this Act, or in the Higher Edu- budget deficit in American history. cation Extension Act of 2005 as amended by the Trade Sanctions Reform Act of This is only the beginning. This this Act, shall be construed to limit or oth- 2000, was put in place that would allow House has also passed legislation that erwise alter the authorizations of appropria- for the sale of agricultural commod- will better protect our Nation by fully tions for, or the durations of, programs con- ities, food, and medicine to Cuba for implementing the recommendations of tained in the amendments made by the High- cash in advance. That legislation was the nonpartisan 9/11 Commission. Let’s er Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (Pub- signed into law and was operational; continue to move forward in this posi- lic Law 109–171) to the provisions of the and from that period of time, we have tive direction. Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Tax- sold nearly $1.5 billion of agriculture payer-Teacher Protection Act of 2004. f commodities, food, and medicine to The Senate bill was ordered to be Cuba for cash in advance. b 1030 read a third time, was read the third In the year 2005, the administration KOREAN WAR BILL CHARTER time, and passed, and a motion to re- published a final rule clarifying the (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked consider was laid on the table. definition of cash payments in advance; and was given permission to address f and by that rule, it disrupted the sale the House for 1 minute and to revise FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GEN- of agriculture commodities, food, and and extend his remarks.) ERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIA- medicine to Cuba. The change being Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam TIONS ACT, 2008 that rather than payments in advance Speaker, this past Monday on the 57th at the time the goods were delivered, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- anniversary of the start of the Korean the commodities were delivered in ant to House Resolution 517 and rule War, Majority Leader STENY HOYER Cuba, the administration’s rule re- XVIII, the Chair declares the House in and I introduced legislation to right- quires that the payment be made be- the Committee of the Whole House on fully honor Korean War veterans with fore the commodities leave a United the State of the Union for the further a national charter. The charter pays no States port, a matter of days or weeks consideration of the bill, H.R. 2829. money but gives veterans leverage by advancing the payment. when dealing with the VA. b 1034 This is contrary to our normal trad- It is about time those who served in IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ing relationships, the norms within the the Korean War enjoy the same mark Accordingly, the House resolved international community, and has been of distinction and national recognition itself into the Committee of the Whole disruptive and is an indication of our as those who came home from World House on the State of the Union for the unwillingness to be a reliable provider War II. Some have dubbed the Korean further consideration of the bill (H.R. of agriculture commodities to Cuba. This amendment that I offer today War the ‘‘forgotten war’’ or even ‘‘the 2829) making appropriations for finan- prohibits the funding of the implemen- war that America forgot to remem- cial services and general government tation or the enforcement of that rule ber.’’ for the fiscal year ending September 30, promulgated by the administration in You know, I was in that war, and so 2008, and for other purposes, with Mr. were at least two of our colleagues, the year 2005, and so it would return us HASTINGS of Florida in the chair. to the days following the passage of the CHARLIE RANGEL and JOHN CONYERS, The Clerk read the title of the bill. and I think that it is kind of ridiculous The CHAIRMAN. When the Com- original legislation, the Trade Sanc- that we haven’t given them the rec- mittee of the Whole rose on the legisla- tions Reform Act of 2000, that would ognition they deserve. I flew over 62 tive day of Wednesday, June 27, 2007, a once again say that cash in advance is combat missions in Korea, and I can’t request for a recorded vote on the payment when the commodity arrives think of a better way to honor our pa- amendment by the gentleman from In- in port in Cuba. And this change in rules has had an effect upon our ability triots who served in Korea. diana (Mr. SOUDER) had been postponed I urge my colleagues to cosponsor and the bill had been read through page of American farmers and agriculture our bill, H.R. 2852, to give the Korean 146, line 22. producers to supply, to sell, for cash War Veterans Association a national the things we produce in this country, AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MORAN OF charter. a detrimental effect upon the farm KANSAS economy. It is estimated that exports f Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- fell approximately 10 percent in value FIRST HIGHER EDUCATION man, I offer an amendment. from 2004 to 2005. Wheat, which is im- EXTENSION ACT OF 2007 The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- ignate the amendment. portant in my home State of Kansas, Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam was decreased by 18 percent; rice by 38 Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to The text of the amendment is as fol- lows: percent; cotton by 87 percent; lumber take from the Speaker’s table the Sen- by 100 percent; dairy products by 55 Amendment offered by Mr. MORAN of Kan- ate bill (S. 1704) to temporarily extend percent; seafood by 100 percent; course the programs under the Higher Edu- sas: Page 146, insert the following after line 22: grains by 74 percent; and poultry de- cation Act of 1965, and for other pur- creased by 27 percent. And the goal is poses, and ask for its immediate con- TITLE IX—ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS to try to restore those markets, once sideration in the House. again be a more reliable supplier of The Clerk read the title of the Senate SEC. 901. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to administer, im- food to the Cuban people, and to make bill. certain that American agriculture is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there plement, or enforce the amendment made to section 515.533 of title 31, Code of Federal not harmed by our policy or is harmed objection to the request of the gen- Regulations, that was published in the Fed- less by our policy. tleman from New York? eral Register on February 25, 2005. These are unilateral sanctions, Mr. There was no objection. Chairman, as you know. And unilateral The Clerk read the Senate bill, as fol- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the sanctions are probably not effective in lows: order of the House of Wednesday, June 27, 2007, the gentleman from Kansas and of themselves when it is only the S. 1704 (Mr. MORAN) and a Member opposed United States that fails to trade with Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in each will control 5 minutes. Cuba. So, again, a rather modest modi- Congress assembled, The Chair recognizes the gentleman fication in our policy, changing it to SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. from Kansas. the days of the policies enacted by Con- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘First Higher Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- gress before the administration Education Extension Act of 2007’’. man, I have an amendment today that changed the rules.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:06 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.008 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7348 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance tivity leading up to the sale of these this in place is not because anti-embar- of my time. commodities to Cuba. go people like me ruled the day in 2000, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of So we do not change the law. It is it’s because farmers in this country Florida. Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim simply a matter of definition. And at and business people in this country, the time in opposition to the amend- least in my estimation, the definition but especially the farming community, ment. was changed for purposes of making felt that it was important for Amer- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is those sales less likely to Cuba, thereby ican business to be able to sell some recognized for 5 minutes. harming farmers, ranchers, and pro- products to Cuba. That has not Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of ducers across the United States. changed our political stance on Cuba. Florida. Mr. Chairman and colleagues, Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Cuba still has an embargo imposed by this OFAC, Office of Foreign Assets of my time. the U.S. We still do not have relations Control, regulation clarifying the Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of with Cuba. Nothing has really changed Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Florida. Mr. Chairman, I would ask my since 2000 except the ability to sell Enhancement Act of 2000, this regula- friend from Kansas if he has any fur- products. tion that the amendment before us ther speakers. Now the gentleman wants to put seeks to prohibit enforcement of, Mr. MORAN of Kansas. I have no fur- Cuba on an even keel with the rest of stemmed from requests by U.S. finan- ther speakers. the world. I think it’s a proper way to cial institutions that were becoming Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I go. I think it’s good for our business concerned by the increasingly slow move to strike the last word. community. I think it’s good for trade rate of payment for agricultural sales I rise in strong support of the gentle- with Cuba. And I support the gentle- by the Cuban regime. The financial in- man’s amendment. And under different man’s amendment. I will be asking Members on this side stitutions requested OFAC to clarify circumstances, I would simply say I ac- and on both sides to vote for his the legislative intent of cash in ad- cept it and that would be the end of it, amendment if it comes to a vote. vance, which is in the law, in order to but that is not going to be the end of Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- protect the interests of those financial it. ance of my time. institutions on their claims. I rise in support because I think Mr. MORAN of Kansas. I would ask The Cuban regime’s entity in charge there are a couple of things we have to the gentleman from Florida if he has of agricultural purchases has an abys- know and we have to remember. First additional speakers or wishes to allow mal record of not paying its creditors of all, there is a law in place since 2000, me to close. and has been known to extort or seek the Trade Sanctions Reform and Ex- Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of to extort agricultural associations in port Enhancement Act, which allowed Florida. I would inquire of the chair- order to increase the regime’s lobbying agricultural products to be sold to man as to how much time I have re- pressure in favor of the unconditional Cuba. maining. lifting of sanctions, which is sought by Now, here is where the irony comes The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman the regime. The regime promises more in. In 2005 the Treasury Department from Florida has 2 minutes remaining. agriculture purchases if agriculture in- issued regulations requiring that the The gentleman from Kansas has 45 sec- terests lobby Congress for what the re- payments for exports to Cuba must be onds. gime seeks, an end to sanctions. In ef- either received by the U.S. exporter or Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of fect, the opening of mass U.S. tourism by a third-country bank prior to the Florida. Mr. Chairman, I would simply and trade finance. goods leaving the port in the United reiterate that this clarifying regula- Currently, Mr. Chairman, the Cuban States rather than upon arrival in tion by OFAC stems from concerns and regime’s foreign debt represents close Cuba. Now, that is the only country we requests of U.S. financial institutions to 800 percent of its GDP, and it is do that with. that were concerned because of a pat- ranked by international credit agencies Now, what is the irony here? The tern they were noticing of delays in as the second worst, if not the worst, part of the argument that has always payment. So this regulation is pre- credit risk in the world. Countries been made is that we should work in cisely to carry out the legislation and throughout the world are taking ex- this Congress to help or to force Cuba implement the legislation of the year treme measures to obtain restitution into a political change, a political 2000 as, again, is a consequence and for billions of dollars they are owed, change which would mirror our demo- pursuant to the request of U.S. finan- which the Cuban regime refuses to pay. cratic system, our electoral process, cial institutions that sought protec- tion, and through clarification. In one example, a 15,000-ton Cuban and also, I am sure, our capitalist sys- regime-owned ship was held in the port So with that in mind, I oppose the tem. Well, the irony of this is that it is amendment by the gentleman from of Conakry in Guinea, while a Cana- capitalism at its best to allow credit to dian company armed with legal judg- Kansas. take place between two nations. It is Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- ments pursued partial payment for the anti-capitalism to suggest that the ance of my time. Cuban Government’s defaulted debt. only way that we can sell products to The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman And those are the types of actions, you is if you pay ahead of time prior to from Kansas is recognized for 45 sec- Mr. Chairman, that U.S. companies and looking at the product. I mean, we onds. ultimately U.S. taxpayers would inevi- wouldn’t do that. Picture going into a Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- tably have to resort to if Congress were store and their saying you can’t look man, thank you for your courtesies. to authorize credit for sales to the at the product, you can’t test the prod- Again, I would ask for adoption of Cuban regime. The Congress, Mr. uct, you can’t do anything: you have to this amendment. I offered the amend- Chairman, must not allow the Amer- pay ahead of time. ment on the House floor in July of 2000 ican taxpayer to become another vic- that ultimately resulted in the passage b 1045 tim of the Cuban regime’s nonpayment of the Trade Sanctions Reform Act. to its creditors. So there is a contradiction here that I admit that I came here in support Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance doesn’t make sense. What the gen- of farmers in Kansas who thought it of my time. tleman wants to do is simply put Cuba was useful to them and beneficial to Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chair- on par with every other country. them economically to be able to sell to man, again I would point out that this Now, if we were here for the first Cuba. And over time, I have tried to ex- amendment today does not change the time, as we were in 2000, creating a new amine this issue, and it has become law and that all sales to Cuba must be way to trade with Cuba, then all these something broader. I think there is a for cash in advance. There is no agri- arguments, I think, would be in place, greater benefit in the efforts to change cultural credit through the United whether we want to do that or not, the nature of Cuba and to enhance the States Government that can be offered what kind of government they have. opportunities that Cubans have for to Cuba to assist in the sale of pur- But we already have that in place. We greater personal freedom by an eco- chases by Cuba nor can any U.S. finan- already have that in place. And we nomic relationship between our two cial institution be engaged in the ac- should note that the reason we have countries.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.012 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7349 And so, although it was initially an these coins without the threat of gov- the actual request letter, so there is economic issue with me and it remains ernment seizure. Again, this amend- limited information that we have important to the agriculture commu- ment will only apply to any coin, available on these earmarks and what nity, I think it also benefits the oppor- medal or numismatic item made or they’re for, but there are some that tunity that we can enhance Cubans for issued before January 1, 1933. we’re able to glean. greater freedom and personal liberty Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Let me just talk about this one a lit- within their own country. of my time. tle. This one I actually challenged last Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- POINT OF ORDER year. That’s part of the reason I’m ance of my time. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I coming again is this seems to be an The CHAIRMAN. The question is on make a point of order against the earmark that just keeps coming up the amendment offered by the gen- amendment because it proposes to again and again for an organization tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN). change existing law and constitutes that seems to exist only on earmarks. The amendment was agreed to. legislation in an appropriation bill and This particular amendment would AMENDMENT NO. 34 OFFERED BY MR. LUCAS therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. prohibit funding for the Johnstown Mr. LUCAS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an And that states, ‘‘An amendment to a Area Regional Industries, or JARI, In- amendment. general appropriation bill shall not be cubator and Workforce Development The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- in order if changing existing law.’’ And Program. Now, I don’t know the spe- ignate the amendment. it does impose additional duties. cifics of the history of JARI, how it The text of the amendment is as fol- I ask for a ruling from the Chair. was started, I do know, however, that lows: The CHAIRMAN. Does any Member it has received several earmarks over Amendment No. 34 offered by Mr. LUCAS: wish to be heard on the point of order? the years. At the end of the bill (before the short Mr. LUCAS. Mr. Chairman, I would I also know, among other things, title), insert the following: just simply like to note that in the JARI helps companies obtain govern- TITLE IX—ADDITIONAL GENERAL way this amendment is constructed, it PROVISIONS ment funding. Its Web site says, would not require the additional ex- ‘‘JARI’s Procurement Technical As- SEC. 901. None of the funds made available penditure funds, I believe. I believe in in this Act may be used by the United States sistance Center provides an array of Government to seize or otherwise take pos- the way that it is crafted, it simply services to assist companies in secur- session of, other than for value given in a would prevent the Federal Government ing Federal, State and local govern- sale or exchange, any coin, medal or numis- from using existing funds to take an ment contracts and subcontracts.’’ matic item made or issued by the United action against numismatic collectors So, in essence, what we’re doing is States Government before January 1, 1933, who have these pre-1933 items. And I sending Federal money to an organiza- that, as of the date of the enactment of this believe this is crafted well within the tion, who then turns around with that Act, is not already in the possession of the rules of the House. United States Government. money and seeks additional Federal The CHAIRMAN. The Chair finds money. I’m just wondering where this Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I re- that this amendment includes language stops. How many of these organizations serve a point of order on the gentle- requiring a new determination by all can we fund? man’s amendment. entities funded in the bill, namely, the This is not the only organization of The CHAIRMAN. The point of order date of issuance of certain items before its kind, and that’s partly what worries is reserved. taking possession of them. The amend- me here. We’re finding dozens and doz- Pursuant to the order of the House of ment therefore constitutes legislation Wednesday, June 27, 2007, the gen- ens of organizations like this increas- in violation of clause 2 of rule XXI. ingly over the past couple of years that tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. LUCAS) The point of order is sustained and and a Member opposed each will con- have been organized and created to se- the amendment is not in order. cure additional Federal funding. These trol 5 minutes. AMENDMENT NO. 18 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE The Chair recognizes the gentleman are earmarks that beget earmarks. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an These are earmarks incubators. And I from Oklahoma. amendment. Mr. LUCAS. Mr. Chairman, I yield don’t know how much we can stand of The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- this because the more we have out myself as much time as I might con- ignate the amendment. sume. there, the more it seems to simply The text of the amendment is as fol- spawn other earmarks. Mr. Chairman, I am introducing this lows: amendment in an effort to provide And with that, Mr. Chairman, I re- Amendment No. 18 offered by Mr. FLAKE: serve the balance of my time. legal certainty for coin collectors who At the end of the bill (before the short own certain coinage minted before Jan- title), insert the following: Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise uary 1, 1933. TITLE IX in opposition to the amendment. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is My amendment would prohibit funds ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS recognized for 5 minutes. in the bill from being used to seize or SEC. 901. None of the funds made available take possession of any coin, medal or in this Act to the Small Business Adminis- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, the numismatic item made or issued by the tration may be used for the Grace Johnstown gentleman starts off as we suspected by United States Mint before January 1, Area Regional Industries Incubator and assuming that Members of Congress 1933, that is not already in the posses- Workforce Development program. have no ability and no understanding sion of the United States Government. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the and no knowledge, enough certainly to Under current law, the Mint has the order of the House of Wednesday, June make an appropriation called an ear- authority to seize coins created during 27, 2007, the gentleman from Arizona mark. That assumes that only Federal this period if it believes that they are (Mr. FLAKE) and a Member opposed agencies and the folks who work in unauthorized coins. These unauthor- each will control 5 minutes. those agencies know what a good pro- ized coins were never properly issued, The Chair recognizes the gentleman gram is. but were created by people at the Mint from Arizona. I think every so often we have to re- or working with the Mint more than 75 Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I appre- mind ourselves what a so-called ear- years ago. ciate the opportunity we have. For a mark is. An earmark is when a Member A classic example is the case of the while it looked like we might not have of Congress determines that in his or 1913 Liberty Head nickels. And now this opportunity, so I do appreciate her district there is a program worthy these items are a part of our numis- being able to challenge these earmarks of Federal support. But on so many oc- matic heritage. These coins have likely on the House floor. casions, as certainly has been the occa- been publicly bought and sold several As rank-and-file Members, we are sion in my district in the Bronx, those times over without the Mint ever at- able to see certification letters that Federal agencies, for one reason or an- tempting to confiscate them. have been submitted by the requesting other, don’t pay the attention they My amendment seeks, therefore, to Member to the Appropriations Com- should, so a Member gets involved in provide legal certainty for coin collec- mittee. I should point out again, as I directing some dollars. And it is some tors that they may buy, own or sell did yesterday, we were unable to see dollars compared to the total budget.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.013 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7350 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 In this particular case, we’re talking areas that are covered in the red, cer- At the end of the bill (before the short about an organization in the Youngs- tainly not the one in western Pennsyl- title), insert the following: town area that was originally set up to vania today. This is not an area of per- TITLE IX—ADDITIONAL GENERAL deal with the fact that in the south- sistent poverty. This is not an area PROVISIONS western Pennsylvania region, there has where we are going in and helping the SEC. 901. None of the funds made available been a mass exodus of people between truly less fortunate. in this Act (including funds made available in title IV or VIII) may be used for a project 25 and 30 years of age. Furthermore, The gentleman is correct that Mem- for Barracks Row Main Street, Inc. bers of Congress are, by and large, in- with the demise of the steel and coal The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the industry, the region has seen very high telligent. They know how to work the order of the House of Wednesday, June levels of unemployment. New and system. I would submit that that is ex- 27, 2007, the gentleman from Arizona actly what this is about. When you get small businesses are necessary to the (Mr. FLAKE) and a Member opposed economic well-being of the citizens of an earmark that begets other ear- each will control 5 minutes. this area. marks, when you are funding organiza- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Now, JARI’s efforts have directly led tions set up with the express purpose of from Arizona. to an increase in small businesses getting other Federal moneys or other Mr. FLAKE. Thank you, Mr. Chair- formed in the region and jobs created earmarks, there is something wrong man. and retained in the region. There has with that picture. There is something This amendment would prevent the been an increase in longevity and sus- wrong with that. Where does that end? Barracks Row Main Street Organiza- tainable efforts for small businesses. That is simply not right. tion from receiving $.5 million. The Business folks have been given the I would ask the gentleman, this is certification letter provided by the ability to grow. And yes, while the gen- not the gentleman’s earmark. Is the sponsor of this earmark indicates that tleman seems to think that it is a bad sponsor of the earmark not here to de- these funds will be used to redevelop thing to have Federal dollars go in and fend the earmark today? the Eastern Market Metro Plaza and then assist in reaching other dollars, Mr. SERRANO. I am sorry? the triangle park adjacent to it. This is well, that just shows that they know Mr. FLAKE. The sponsor of the ear- in Washington, D.C., not far from us how to work the system and work it mark is not here to defend the earmark here on Capitol Hill. properly. There is nothing wrong with today? According to its Web site: ‘‘The mis- that. But the whole notion that only Mr. SERRANO. The sponsor is not on sion of Barracks Row Main Street is to people and Federal agencies know how the floor, but his trusted companion is revitalize 8th Street Southeast as a vi- to direct dollars, and that only they on the floor. brant commercial corridor recon- know what a good program is is really Mr. FLAKE. That sponsor is Mr. necting Capitol Hill to the Anacostia a misconception. MURTHA? River using historic preservation and Now, the gentleman from Arizona Mr. SERRANO. You have said that. the arts and economic development will be here for quite a while, we see Mr. FLAKE. According to the certifi- tools.’’ In case you weren’t aware, Mr. Chair- he’s setting up his presentation. And it cation letter released, it is Mr. MURTHA man, Barracks Row was the first com- will be a good, strong presentation, but of Pennsylvania. As I mentioned, this mercial center in Washington, D.C. In it is only based on the belief that Mem- is the second year that I have chal- lenged the same earmark. This is an 1801, Thomas Jefferson selected the site bers of Congress are not intelligent of 8th and I Streets as the first post for enough to know a good program, to earmark that begets earmarks. This is going to a business organization whose the Marine Corps because of its close know a good use of Federal dollars. proximity to the Navy Yard and the Interestingly enough, the same folks job it is to receive other Federal mon- eys. There have been many stories U.S. Capitol in case it needed protec- who will get up today and attack ear- tion. I sometimes wish those marines marks will not attack the fact that written over the past several weeks about organizations like this that exist were around to protect the taxpayer there are large number of earmarks here or funds from flowing from this that come directly out of the White to draw other Federal moneys. I don’t think that you can put it in terms of institution. House directing Congress to spend Also, according to the Barracks Row this Member knows that district and is money on something; and that most Web site, since 1999 there have been trying to alleviate poverty or a situa- have voted for the largest earmark of more than 50 facades restored, 40 signs tion like that. them all, the war in Iraq, which has replaced, 40 new businesses opened, This is a situation, it seems to me, earmarked hundreds of billions of dol- three new buildings constructed and where earmarks are begetting more lars with very little, incidentally, ac- one streetscape reconstruction com- earmarks. We simply can’t sustain countability in many, many cases. pleted. All told, the total amount of that. With the deficit that we have, So, I stand in opposition to the gen- public and private funds reinvested has with the situation we are in with the tleman’s amendment. He knows that been some $19 million. At least a por- Federal Government, we can’t sustain he and I have a friendship, a personal tion of that $19 million has come friendship and respect. But on this one, doing this for much longer. through Federal earmarks. as last time, he is totally wrong. I Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- The 2006 Transportation appropria- stand in opposition to his amendment ance of my time. tion bill included a $750,000 earmark for and in support of this particular ear- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the redevelopment of Barracks Row mark. the amendment offered by the gen- Main Street, Inc. That was apparently Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). the same project included in the ear- ance of my time. The question was taken; and the mark that I seek to limit today, the re- Chairman announced that the noes ap- b 1100 development of the Eastern Market peared to have it. Metro Plaza. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I always Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand I would submit that the redevelop- enjoy debating my good friend from a recorded vote. ment of the Metro Plaza would be more New York. My good friend from New The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause appropriately addressed by the author- York made a point when I challenged 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on izers. If the project were authorized, one of his earmarks last year that his the amendment offered by the gen- then we should allow the Transpor- district has one of the highest poverty tleman from Arizona will be postponed. tation appropriators to do this bill. rates, or it is number one in the coun- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE I also note that this Metro Plaza may try. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an be about to receive at least its second Here I have a map. The red areas amendment. earmark. How many more will be re- show those counties in the country The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- quired? How much longer will we be that have experienced persistent pov- ignate the amendment. doing this? I certainly hope that we are erty over the past 30 years. I should The text of the amendment is as fol- not approving a redevelopment ear- note that virtually all of the earmarks lows: mark today to redevelop last year’s re- I will be challenging today are not in Amendment offered by Mr. FLAKE: development earmark.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.017 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7351 Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance been immensely successful. The return families of these service people. We of my time. on the Federal investment that has regularly, as Members of Congress, get Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chair- taken place over the years is difficult invited, though we are seldom here on man, I rise in opposition to the amend- to measure. But it is truly immeas- Friday evenings to take advantage. ment. urable in my mind’s eye. The contribu- But if you look at the benefit that is The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is tion it has made to the capital is a probably coming out of these maneu- recognized for 5 minutes. very significant one. vers and the participation of the public Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chair- This amendment essentially would and the support it builds up for our man, I am the named sponsor of this rifle shot at that very project. It is a military and for the economy in this amendment that Mr. FLAKE refers to. project we all should, Members of the area, it is just a dramatic illustration. Before I continue with any comments House, along with our staffs who work I just wanted to make that point. about the amendment per se, I would and live here, should be very proud as Mr. Chairman, this is not my ear- like to, if I could, have a brief colloquy a result of this Federal expenditure. mark. I wouldn’t even be the with the gentleman from Arizona. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance stereotypical supporter of this. But it Has the gentleman from Arizona of my time. is an illustration of the national value spent very much time on Barracks Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I that this earmark would play. Row, this new commercial center that move to strike the last word. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield you refer to? Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to back my time. Mr. FLAKE. No, I have not. the gentleman’s amendment. I would Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman, I move Mr. LEWIS of California. Have you like to direct my comments more on to strike the requisite number of been to Barracks Row, had a meal the sponsor than on the project, al- words. there perhaps? Mr. Chairman, just as the chairman Mr. FLAKE. I may have. I don’t re- though I will speak about the project. said, this is consistent with our goal in call. b 1115 this committee to enhance this city Mr. LEWIS of California. Have you The gentleman is one of the most dis- and make it a capital that we can be been to the Marine barracks which are tinguished Members of the House, cer- proud of, and I congratulate the Mem- located on Barracks Row? tainly a Member who knows the appro- Mr. FLAKE. I believe I have. ber from California for putting in priations process, knows the pitfalls of Mr. LEWIS of California. Have you something that, while not affecting his this process called earmarks, and ever attended the Silent March that area, will add great value to the city would not knowingly put forth a fool- takes place on Friday evenings at the and to the people who live here. ish or unworthy member-item before Marine barracks? Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Mr. FLAKE. I have not. the House. So I take that very seri- ance of my time. Mr. LEWIS of California. You have ously. He is not a rookie who is trying Mr. FLAKE. To hear this discussion, not. I would suggest to the gentleman to find his way around the House, as one would think we were funding the that probably one of the most impor- many do every day, but he is one who Marines somehow here. We are not. We tant things that a Member of Congress knows what is acceptable and what is are not. We are funding, according to should do is to go to the Marine bar- proper and what is dignified, and that the certification letter, ‘‘Funding is to racks. On 13 Friday evenings annually, is what he is doing. be used for enhancing the Barracks approximately 45,000 people enjoy abso- Secondly, and very important to Row Corridor by redeveloping the East- lutely the best of our Armed Forces note, we all have so-called earmarks ern Market Metro Plaza.’’ displayed by the marches that take for our district. This is for the Nation’s This is a commercial development, a place on the Marine barracks on those Capital. This is not something he is commercial venture. Home and retail Friday evenings, a phenomenal, phe- bringing back to his district to score properties in this area have sky- nomenal experience for those people points with his constituents, which is rocketed in the past couple of years. who care about our Armed Forces, but proper. There is nothing wrong with The American way is to leverage the also know the historic role that Wash- that, letting your constituents know equity you have, either in your busi- ington, D.C. has played in terms of sup- you are working in Washington on ness or your home, and redevelop the porting and building our military. their behalf. But here he takes time, area. That is how every other area in 8th Street is known as Barracks Row and, if I may say, dollars that he prob- the country does it, almost all without because of the Marine barracks. But ably could have asked for his own dis- Federal help. over a number of years, indeed genera- trict, to make sure that something in Just because it is here, and I would tions, Barracks Row, 8th Street, had the Nation’s Capital happens and hap- like to get there and watch the Ma- deteriorated very, very significantly. pens properly. rines march, but let me say again, this The commercial values had all but I take that very seriously, because, has nothing to do with the Marines been eliminated. And right in the heart as I said last night, Mr. REGULA and I marching in Barracks Row. This has to of it was this fabulous headquarters of are committed in this committee to do with subsidizing a commercial en- the National Marine Corps known as making life and conditions in D.C. terprise, one that could do just fine on the Marine barracks. much better than they are. its own, and particularly in this area. I It seemed to some of us some time So I commend the gentleman from couldn’t think of buying in that area. ago that it was very logical to take ad- California for thinking of a place out- It is far too expensive. vantage of that location and the Naval side his own district, and I am here in I appreciate the notion of helping out Yard’s distance just to the south of it opposition. and the sentimentality of Marines and indeed perhaps even create a I yield to the gentleman from North marching, and all of us want to help Georgetown on Capitol Hill. Carolina. the armed services, but that is not Over a number of years, with help on Mr. WATT. I thank the gentleman what this is about. This is about sub- both sides of the aisle, the Congress for yielding. sidizing a commercial venture, and it has re-established Barracks Row as a I wanted to make the point too that is not something we should be involved phenomenal spot on Capitol Hill. when I am in Washington, I live just in in this instance. Today, its commercial value has sky- across the line between Northeast and Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- rocketed. It is having a phenomenal Southeast. On a number of occasions ance of my time. impact on the community. The alloca- on Friday evenings, I have had the oc- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chair- tion this year for continuing that proc- casion to be just on the Southeast side man, I yield myself the balance of my ess is approximately $500,000. We spend of that line down in the area where time. in this bill something like $650 million these maneuvers are taking place. Mr. Chairman, let me say that the in our Capital Support funds overall. I doubt that the gentleman could Marine barracks are only a small piece This is a minor piece of all of that. imagine the number of visitors that of Barracks Row, as the gentleman has Indeed, Georgetown on Capitol Hill is come into Washington for these events, suggested. The plaza at the end of a very, very worthwhile project. It has for these maneuvers, along with the Plaza Row is one of the pieces that

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The CBO estimates that it ex- There is absolutely no question that gram is thus distinguishable from pects the program to collect $80 mil- what has happened on 8th Street has other debt collection programs in the lion in fiscal year 2008, and the Joint been a phenomenal change in the re- Federal Government. Committee on Taxation expects sec- gion. It goes beyond the Marine bar- To quote from the Internal Revenue tion 106 to reduce revenues in 2008 by racks, all the way to the Naval base. I Code, Section 6306(b)(1)(B) defines a $69 million. think Members know that not very far qualified tax collection contract as one To substantiate this point and to il- away, a new baseball stadium is in the in which the contractor requests a lustrate that section 106 of H.R. 2829 re- process of being developed. It is going ‘‘full payment from such taxpayer of stricts the ability of the IRS to collect to be a phenomenal region, and this is an amount of Federal tax specified by taxes, I refer to a letter I received from only one small piece of it. the Secretary.’’ the Joint Committee on Taxation: I know the gentleman spends most of Legislative history of the American ‘‘Section 6306 of the Internal Revenue his time in commercial ventures in Ar- Jobs Creation Act of 2004 further bears Code enacted in the American Jobs izona. I would suggest he might want this out. Citing the Joint Committee Creation Act of 2004, authorizes the to go to 8th Street and take a look at on Taxation’s general explanation of IRS to enter into qualified tax collec- the restaurants. I might even buy you tax legislation enacted in the 108th tion contracts with private debt collec- a meal there. It would be a wonderful Congress, the provision’s intent is to tion companies to locate and contact exposure to a fabulous piece of our Na- ‘‘locate and contact taxpayers owing taxpayers owing outstanding tax liabil- tion’s capital, and the Congress can be outstanding tax liabilities of any type ities and to arrange for the payment of proud of the contribution they have and to arrange payment of those taxes those tax liabilities.’’ made here. by the taxpayers. There must be an as- The letter goes on to say, ‘‘Under Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- sessment pursuant to Section 6201 in section 106 of H.R. 2829, not more than ance of my time. order for there to be an outstanding $1 million of the funds made available The CHAIRMAN. The question is on tax liability. An assessment is the for- in this or any other Act may be used to the amendment offered by the gen- mal recording the taxpayer’s tax liabil- enter into, renew, extend, administer, tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). The question was taken; and the ity that fixes the amount payable.’’ implement, enforce, provide oversight When authorizing the program, the Chairman announced that the noes ap- of or make any payment related to any Congress was specifically attempting peared to have it. qualified tax collection contract. We Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand to address a category of uncollected interpreted this language as a broad re- a recorded vote. taxes, taxes that Congress believed striction on the use of any funds avail- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause could be more efficiently collected able to the IRS for administering the 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on through the use of qualified tax collec- private debt collection program, in- the amendment offered by the gen- tion contracts. To put it simply, the cluding not only appropriated funds tleman from Arizona will be postponed. Congress felt that the IRS’s existing but also funds the IRS is permitted to POINT OF ORDER authority should be augmented in retain under Section 6306. Mr. MCCRERY. Mr. Chairman, I order to increase tax compliance and ‘‘Because section 106 of H.R. 2829 pro- make a point of order against section tax collection. hibits the IRS from using any more 106 of this bill. Current estimates by the Joint Com- than $1 million to operate the private The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman will mittee on Taxation, direct correspond- debt collection program, which is sig- state his point of order. ence in both writing and recent con- nificantly less than the projected Mr. MCCRERY. Mr. Chairman, Clause gressional testimony from the IRS, and amount of expenditures required by the 5(a) of rule XXI states that, ‘‘A bill or even the CBO baseline, indicate that IRS to operate the program, we expect joint resolution carrying a tax or tariff the program is succeeding in collecting that operation of the program would measure may not be reported by a com- additional tax revenues, just as Con- cease if the provision were enacted.’’ mittee not having jurisdiction to re- gress had anticipated, and in excess of The Joint Committee goes on to pro- port tax or tariff measures.’’ the tax revenues collected prior to en- vide a revenue estimate that details H.R. 2829 is a general appropriation actment of Section 6306 of the Internal the annual loss of revenue to the bill, reported by the Appropriations Revenue Code. Empirical evidence is Treasury. They estimate that H.R. 2829 Committee, which, of course, does not clear: Enactment of section 106 would would reduce revenues by $69 million in have jurisdiction over tax or tariff inevitably lead to a reduction in the 2008, $507 million over the fiscal years measures. collection of taxes. 2008 through 2012, and by $1.086 billion Precedent under Clause 5 of rule XXI The Congressional Budget Office esti- over the fiscal years 2008 through 2017. found in the most recent edition of the mates that the IRS plans to spend $15 Mr. Chairman, I make a point of House Rules and Manual states, ‘‘A million to administer this program in order against Section 106 of this bill. limitation on the use of funds con- 2007. This has already led to the collec- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I con- tained in a general appropriation bill tion of $20 million in tax revenue in cede to the point of order. was held to violate this paragraph.’’ this fiscal year. For fiscal year 2008, The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman con- Further, the Manual refers to at the IRS requested $7.35 million in dis- cedes the point of order. The point of least three rulings during consider- cretionary appropriations to admin- order is sustained. Section 106 is ation of a general appropriation bill ister the program. In addition, the Sec- stricken from the bill. where, ‘‘It was shown that the imposi- retary of the Treasury, by the author- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I tion of the restriction on IRS funding ity granted in Section 6306 of the Inter- move to strike the last word. for the fiscal year would effectively nal Revenue Code, is allowed to retain Mr. Chairman, as we already know, I and inevitably preclude the IRS or the 25 percent of the taxes collected under conceded that point of order so that Customs Service from collecting reve- the qualified tax collection contract. issue is not before us. But I think it is nues.’’ In fiscal year 2008, the IRS expects to important, nevertheless, to speak In other words, there is ample and retain $15 million with this authority. somewhat to the issue so that people clear precedent, Mr. Chairman, that a Clearly, if section 106 of this bill is fully understand what it was that this limitation on funding on the IRS is a enacted, the broad reference to ‘‘any subcommittee was attempting to do. revenue measure when it inevitably other Act’’ will eliminate the Sec- The whole notion of having private leads to a reduction in tax revenues, retary’s authority to retain the taxes debt collectors collecting taxes and is therefore subject to a point of collected by the program that are nec- throughout this country does not sit order under Clause 5. essary to run the program and collect well with a lot of people. It is not one

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The Clerk will des- and organizations. It appears to me and our door or on the phone was a member ignate the amendment. to anyone who reads or looks at the of the government, an employee of the The text of the amendment is as fol- Web site that this fundraising cam- government, who had been trained in lows: paign is going fairly well. how to deal with the public and who Amendment No. 21 offered by Mr. FLAKE: Why again are we putting taxpayers fully understood what was within the At the end of the bill (before the short on the hook to help with this effort? law allowed in that conversation and in title), insert the following: The organization and center look to that approach. TITLE IX have a local focus and policy ap- We now, in this wild desire to turn ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS proaches that too many taxpayers from our backs on Federal employees and SEC. 901. None of the funds made available across the country might have reserva- outsource, go out and get private em- in this Act to the Small Business Adminis- tions about. ployees to handle much of govern- tration may be used for the San Francisco Now, I am familiar with the think ment’s work, we decided to go and set Planning and Urban Research Association, tank world. Before coming to Congress, up a system which is really very sad. SPUR Urban Center. I spent 7 years at the Goldwater Insti- We now say to a private debt collector, The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the tute in Phoenix. I suppose that there go and collect those taxes; and for order of the House of Wednesday, June are a lot of people here who would be doing that, we will give you 24 cents on 27, 2007, the gentleman from Arizona uncomfortable with the positions that the dollar. (Mr. FLAKE) and a Member opposed the Goldwater Institute took. I would The American people need to know each will control 5 minutes. not presume to get Federal funding for that. They need to know that for every The Chair recognizes the gentleman the think tank that I used to work for dollar that is owed to the government, from Arizona. or any other conservative think tank. the government is now saying we will That wouldn’t be right. I don’t think it b 1130 hire an outside agency that will go is right here for any Member to seek after you, and we will let them keep 24 Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, this money for a think tank at home that cents on the dollar. What a waste of amendment would prohibit $231,000 might or might not produce ideas that government money. What a waste of from going to the San Francisco Plan- run counter or might be supported by the taxpayers’ money. ning and Urban Research Association, Members here. Think tanks should It is interesting that we hear folks otherwise known as SPUR. This orga- think on their own without support here get up and tell us we are wasting nization claims to be San Francisco’s from the Federal Government in this taxpayer dollars. In fact, in a few min- preeminent public-policy think tank instance. utes the gentleman from Arizona will and claims that through research anal- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance go back to that issue, although he was ysis, public education and advocacy, of my time. not involved in this other one and I SPUR promotes good planning and Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise don’t want to bring him into it. But good government. in opposition to the amendment. you talk about a waste of money. The question we are asked today: Is The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman Rather than use government employees it good government for the Federal from New York is recognized for 5 min- to go find these dollars, you are going taxpayer to be funding think tanks utes. to give away 24 cents on every dollar. around the country? You can debate all Mr. SERRANO. Since 1959, the San The point of order was based on a be- day long, we only have a couple of min- Francisco Planning and Urban Re- lief that this would lose revenue for the utes here, the merits or demerits of search Association, SPUR, has been government because we would not hire government planning, whether it is a one of California’s preeminent public these folks to go find the money, to go good thing that the suburbs expand or policy think tanks providing research, collect the money. The whole purpose that the policies that this organization analysis and public education related of our bill was to go back to the day promotes are better. to planning and good government. when the employees of the Federal But the question is: Should we be It was originally formed to revitalize Government would collect the dollars. sending Federal taxpayer dollars to an downtown San Francisco by channeling Nowhere in this bill did it say that by organization with policies that run growth away from suburban sprawl and not allowing outsourcing of these jobs, counter to what some people across the back into the urban core. SPUR pro- by not allowing private debt collectors, country might think? vides a neutral educational forum to we are giving up on our hope to collect I think we should let think tanks promote civic engagement, particu- the dollars. That was not the purpose. think and produce ideas that they larly among disadvantaged citizens, So, technically, the point of order want, but let’s not support them with businesses operating in areas of high was correct, and that is why we con- Federal funds and take sides in this employment, and firms operated by ceded it. But when you really analyze issue. low-income individuals. this, it would have been and it was a As for the specifics of this earmark, SPUR is a widely sought-out re- bad decision, because that was not the according to the sponsor’s certification source for small businesses, concerned intent. letter, the funding would go towards individuals, local government agencies Lastly, the very famous hit show construction costs associated with a and other nonprofits, offering edu- ‘‘The Sopranos’’ ended a couple of new resource center for small business cational programs, publishing a month- weeks ago. But had they known that and community groups in San Fran- ly journal with the latest information this program was going to continue, cisco. The new resource center will be on urban planning and best practices, they could have had another episode, called the SPUR Urban Center. and convening 20 active policy commit- because I predict that years from now SPUR’s Web site says, ‘‘As we head tees where small business people and we are going to be back here telling into the next 50 years of service to San community members can become in- you horror stories about how private Francisco, SPUR is proposing its most volved in local and regional public pol- debt collectors are collecting those innovative solution yet: Constructing icy. debts. They don’t have to answer to the an urban center, the first of its kind in The funds included in the Financial public or to the government, the way any city west of Chicago. To reach this Services appropriations bill are for we have to, the way Federal employees goal, SPUR is embarking on a $10 mil- construction costs associated with the have to. What they are going to start lion SPUR Campaign for the Urban new urban center. The center will doing is using all kinds of tactics that Center.’’ allow SPUR to expand its educational

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It is not The Mitchell County Development You know, as I listen to the gen- who spends the money; it is whether Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to tleman, I always know where he is this money should be spent by the Fed- creating jobs and strengthening the going with his argument because his eral Government. educational system, as well as pro- argument continues to be that only I am not defending the Bush adminis- moting tourism in Mitchell County. people in agencies know how to spend tration’s spending of money that is It has been reported that the Home of Federal dollars and that we, Members earmarked. I have noted many times the Perfect Christmas Tree Project is of Congress, do not. Obviously a pro- that much of the money in the Home- an economic development initiative in gram that has been around since 1959 in land Security bill that is spent in my economically distressed Mitchell Coun- the City of San Francisco that has district is not a wise use of Federal ty. played a role in revitalizing the city taxpayer dollars. It shouldn’t be spent. According to the project’s Web site, and its growth, a city we are all proud The question is not who spends it. We author Gloria Houston gave the rights of, is one that merits our support. shouldn’t use that as an excuse saying to her award-winning children’s book, As I am reading what I have in front that the Federal agencies will ‘‘The Year of the Perfect Christmas of me, I am thinking how in private in- misspend the money, so we have a Tree,’’ to the town of Spruce Pine, dustry we always hold up private in- right to do that as well. We have a North Carolina, in 2003. dustry and corporate America as the right to misspend that money and des- To help with the economic challenges ones that do it on their own, and we ignate think tanks who should receive facing the region following the loss of don’t want to do anything for commu- it just because they might do the same manufacturing jobs, the Home of the nity groups that may be trying to get thing over there. Perfect Christmas Tree Project was some government help. But, you know, Our role is to authorize, appropriate, created to assist entrepreneurs selling we have all kind of tax breaks and tax and conduct oversight. My issue is that handmade crafts and products based on subsidies that we give corporate Amer- we have done far too little authorizing, the book. ica to grow and invest. They have their far too much appropriating, and far too The money included in this earmark think tanks, except we are talking little oversight. Oversight needs to be would go towards doubling the retail about billions of dollars, so their think done. space available for the gift shop selling tanks are composed of people they deal Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- products like Christmas tree orna- with on a daily business. ance of my time. ments, lanterns, handmade soaps, et Local folks, local small business peo- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on cetera. ple every so often need government to the amendment offered by the gen- I have no doubt that Mitchell County step in and give them a helping hand, tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). is having tough times economically. I not to carry them on their shoulders, The question was taken; and the don’t belittle that fact. It sounds like but to help them grow. I think this is Chairman announced that the noes ap- they are. And I don’t dispute the fact a fine example of a program that mer- peared to have it. that they may be home to the perfect its our support. For that reason, not Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand Christmas tree either, although Ari- only do I support it, but I respectfully a recorded vote. zona has some very nice ones. rise in opposition to the gentleman’s The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause What I do doubt is that there is a amendment. 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on Federal role here in doling out funds to Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance the amendment offered by the gen- the Mitchell County Development of my time. tleman from Arizona will be postponed. Foundation. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, may I AMENDMENT NO. 19 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE First, from the sponsor’s certifi- ask the gentleman from New York, is Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an cation letter, we learn that these funds this his earmark? amendment. are requested because the project is ex- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, will The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- pected to double to include 60 licensed the gentleman yield? ignate the amendment. product makers in 2007. If this project Mr. FLAKE. I yield to the gentleman The text of the amendment is as fol- is successful, does it still need taxpayer from New York. lows: assistance? Mr. SERRANO. This is not my ear- Amendment No. 19 offered by Mr. FLAKE: Additionally, according to the mark. But you know something, as At the end of the bill (before the short USDA’s Economic Research Service, chairman of the committee that car- title), insert the following: there are nearly 400 persistently poor ries the earmarks, I respect the fact TITLE IX counties in the U.S. These are counties that every Member has a right to put ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS with 20 percent or more of their popu- them forth, and we looked at all of SEC. 901. None of the funds made available lations living in poverty for the last 30 them, as did Mr. REGULA, and the ear- in this Act to the Small Business Adminis- years. These counties comprise 12 per- marks that are here are earmarks that tration may be used for the Mitchell County cent of U.S. counties and 4 percent of we feel are proper. Development Foundation, Inc. for the Home the population. Mr. FLAKE. For the record, I believe of the Perfect Christmas Tree project. Are we to assume that the taxpayers this is the Speaker’s earmark. It would The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the should dig into their wallets and find have been nice to have a colloquy like order of the House of Wednesday, June ways of providing hundreds of thou- we were having on this earmark with 27, 2007, the gentleman from Arizona sands of dollars for each of these coun- the sponsor of the earmark. That is (Mr. FLAKE) and a Member opposed ties as a means of dealing with eco- what would be nice about this process, each will control 5 minutes. nomic hardship? We simply can’t do if we could actually have the sponsor of The Chair recognizes the gentleman that. We simply can’t cure every ill out the earmark come and explain it. from Arizona. there. I would like to know, for example, Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I can as- I would submit it is often said that taking the example that the gentleman sure you that I have been called many this bill has become a Christmas tree. gave that I seem to be willing to let things during this effort to shine the Unfortunately, this bill has a Christ- the Federal Government, the agencies, light on some Federal earmarks and to mas tree. I would think it is simply not go ahead and spend this money, I would try to promote a little accountability. a good use of taxpayer dollars. be upset if the Federal agencies des- I am prepared after this amendment to Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance ignated this themselves. They answer to the name ‘‘Grinch’’ and head of my time. shouldn’t give out money like this. back up to my mountain just north of Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, I rise If the Federal agencies responsible Who-ville. to claim the time in opposition. for disbursing this kind of money gave This amendment would prevent The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman money to the Goldwater Institute, I $129,000 from being used by the Mitch- from North Carolina is recognized for 5 would expect the gentleman and every- ell County Development Foundation minutes.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:50 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.031 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7355 Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, I high school students, to encourage ously saw an earmark that I like, his thank my colleague and friend from them to stay in school. This is a good earmark, and he saw an earmark that Arizona for offering this amendment. It project and is a worthy use of Federal he liked. gives me an opportunity to explain the taxpayer dollars and I’m proud to Granted that it’s got a pretty bad importance of this project and this stand in the well of this House and to title because people think it’s a Christ- funding to the Members of this body. defend this and tell my colleagues that mas tree and Christmas tree opens up a I am actually very much in favor of it’s worthwhile for the taxpayers to discussion for loading up and all kinds transparency through the appropria- spend this money. of other things, but we actually looked tions process. I have spoken a number With that, Mr. Chairman, I retain the at it and it’s a worthy project. of times here on the House floor about balance of my time. My point in diplomatically somewhat that. I think it is important that Mem- Mr. FLAKE. May I inquire as to the embarrassing him is the point that I bers can judge for themselves the funds time remaining. can see in him an ability and a desire that we are spending as the Federal The CHAIRMAN. Both sides have 2 to help his community, and he could Government. It is a very serious busi- minutes. not see in us for 31⁄2 torturous days our ness we are in of spending taxpayer Mr. FLAKE. May I yield 1 minute to desire to help our community. And so I dollars, and I don’t take that lightly. the gentleman from Texas. am rising as chairman of the com- I am thankful for the opportunity to Mr. HENSARLING. I thank my friend mittee asking both sides to go against talk about the Mitchell County Devel- from Arizona for yielding. I want to Mr. FLAKE and support the gentleman’s opment Foundation and the problems thank him for his amendment. earmark because it indeed is one that and challenges that Mitchell County is What we have before us is an ear- helps his community and that’s what going through, but their hope and the mark that is in a family of earmarks, it’s all about. solution they are putting forward. where somehow we in Congress think it But in the process of doing that, we Mitchell County, as the amendment is advisable to take money out of local also have to be careful what we say. sponsor mentions, is a very hard-hit communities, give it a big haircut, and The gentleman from Texas said that he county. If you look at this graph of then send it back as local economic de- supported Mr. FLAKE but opposed your manufacturing jobs in North Carolina, velopment. I question what does the amendment but thanked you for mak- we have been hard hit over the last 20 Federal Government know about eco- ing this process possible. I have a sur- years in the loss of manufacturing jobs nomic development to begin with. I am prise for you. Even if you had said due to Federal trade agreements, to a going to support the gentleman from nothing against earmarks, Mr. FLAKE large degree. We are going through a Arizona’s amendment, but I did want was going to say something about ear- transition period of manufacturing jobs to say something about the gentleman marks for as long as he could because in North Carolina. from North Carolina. But for his lead- he’s known for that. Furthermore, in Mitchell County, ership in coming to the floor to fight So this is a very convoluted situation which was a manufacturing county, for transparency and accountability, that I find myself in. But I support you can look at this listing of the job he wouldn’t have to be here today de- your earmark, I want you to take full losses they have had over the last 10 fending the earmark, and I wanted to credit for it, I want you to put a press years. In the last 5 years, Mitchell congratulate the gentleman for being release out and if you don’t, I will put County has lost 2,500 jobs. Now, that willing to submit his earmark to this a press release out naming your pro- may not seem like much to big city process. Now, I don’t think his ear- gram because I think it’s a wonderful folks, but to a small, rural Appalachian mark meets the taxpayer test of effi- program and you should be proud of it. county with a workforce of 7,500 peo- ciency or accountability, but I did I yield to the gentleman from North ple, it is devastating. It is absolutely want to applaud his leadership in im- Carolina. devastating. proving the process and bringing trans- Mr. WATT. I thank the gentleman When you are in a rural community, parency and accountability to the for yielding. you have to figure out ways to inno- floor. I’m going to make it more con- vate, to actually keep your people Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, how voluted, because I’ve actually read the making a living. What Mitchell County much time do I have remaining? book that this earmark is titled after. has done through their development The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman has It is a wonderful, wonderful children’s foundation is come up with a way to do 2 minutes. book, and I say that with all sincerity. that, to take these craftsmen who Mr. REGULA. Would the gentleman It’s unfortunate that the earmark was worked in textiles and furniture, to ac- yield for a question? named after the Perfect Christmas tually help them create a small busi- Mr. MCHENRY. Absolutely. Tree, but the book itself, written by a ness. And through this project, 51 small Mr. REGULA. How much private in- local author, has produced a substan- businesses have been created, two- vestment in your judgment will this tial amount of employment and funds thirds in my district. generate locally, knowing they’re get- for this area of North Carolina. But this is a small, rural county, and ting some assistance? And for us to demean the notion of a they are trying to do the best they can Mr. MCHENRY. There’s already been perfect Christmas tree, which is the through an innovative process. This a real influx of interest in giving title to the book, a children’s book, small amount of Federal money will grants to this. Right now there’s about further convolutes this. I find myself help them in a number of ways, such as three or $400,000 that is contingent kind of defending the Perfect Christ- access other grants and bring in more upon this to a large degree. mas Tree. knowledge about this process and Mr. REGULA. Thank you. Mr. SERRANO. And reclaiming my about what is happening in this coun- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I time, with all due respect to both gen- ty, to bring more funding and resources move to strike the last word. tlemen from North Carolina and Ari- to bear for this county. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is zona, we know that the perfect Christ- recognized for 5 minutes. mas tree only grows in upstate New b 1145 Mr. SERRANO. I suggest to my col- York and that’s a fact of life. Mitchell County has the third high- leagues that they pay close attention Mr. MCHENRY. If the gentleman will est unemployment rate in the State of to their TV sets because I rise in oppo- yield, I just wanted to correct the North Carolina. It has a 38 percent sition to the gentleman’s amendment chairman on what I said over those tor- dropout rate in their high schools. And and in support of the gentleman’s pro- turous 3 days, in your words, on this what they’re trying to do through this gram. Now, I’m going to do that and House floor. I was simply asking for business incubator is create small busi- try to remain serious, because I’m sup- earmarks to be public. nesses so that those unemployed can porting an earmark by the gentleman Mr. SERRANO. Reclaiming my time, find employment. Beyond that, they who spent over 3 days beating the heck English is a second language to me, but are also trying to use the resources out of all the earmarks on the House I assure you that I know what you said that they gain from selling their prod- floor and telling us that he had never and you were not saying that you just ucts to provide scholarships for these seen an earmark that he liked. I obvi- wanted information. You were saying

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The media-savvy first lady even provided Gloria Houston, whose book inspired the Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Chairman, how some direction for the TV crews on hand: Home of the Perfect Christmas Tree store in much time do I have remaining? ‘‘When you’re in the west reception hall or in Spruce Pine, N.C., says research she did as a The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman has the visitors’ reception room on the east side, graduate student prompted her to suggest 2 minutes. I hope you’ll be able to get there to get some the project. Mr. MCHENRY. I thank the chair- B-roll of those trees and see these beautiful, Houston, a former Marjorie Kinnan man. handmade ornaments.’’ Rawlings scholar at the University of South Mitchell County’s contribution to the Florida, says she was researching the name- To close on this matter, Laura Bush, White House holiday decor is the result of a the First Lady, decides what the theme sake of her fellowship when it struck her brainstorm Houston had in 2003 after being that Rawlings had inadvertently thrown a is for the White House Christmas, and invited to be grand marshal of the Christmas lifeline to her tiny Florida hometown, the she decided this last Christmas it parade in Spruce Pine, Mitchell’s county setting for her classic novel, The Yearling. would be the Year of the Perfect seat. ‘‘I realized Cross Creek would have long After hearing about the community’s prob- Christmas Tree, the Gloria Houston since disappeared had it not been for The lems, Houston donated the rights of her book Yearling,’’ Houston says. ‘‘Everything there book that we’re discussing here. Gloria to Spruce Pine and suggested local officials had something to do with it.’’ Houston, who grew up in the moun- market the town as ‘‘the home of the perfect tains of western North Carolina, my Years later, she decided to see whether her Christmas tree.’’ Last year, the community 1988 children’s book, The Home of the Per- district, who gave her book to this cut the ribbon on a retail store featuring fect Christmas Tree, could do the same for community for their business incu- handcrafted items inspired by the book. her North Carolina Appalachian home. bator, and it’s unfortunate that there’s They’re all made by local artisans. Houston’s parents operated a country store so much discussion here on the House These aren’t amateur holiday fair items: in western North Carolina for more than 50 The curvilinear red, green and walnut Caro- years. In writing the book, she was inspired floor about this business incubator, but lina ‘‘snowflakes’’ hanging at the White it does bring to light what is important by stories of their circumstances (her father House are the creations of Billie Ruth told her about once giving up his Christmas for this community. Sudduth, a basket weaver whose work is dis- dime so his sister could have a doll). Laura Bush, the First Lady, said at played at the juried Smithsonian craft show. Not wanting the same crushing poverty to the time: ‘‘This is a very wonderful The White House trees also feature reappear in the region, Houston donated American story. They all worked to- handblown glass ornaments by Virgil Jones, rights to the book to Mitchell County, and gether, the people in the town, to fig- whose work is on display in galleries in the Christmas tree store project was born. Asheville, N.C. ure out a new industry for them- ‘‘I’m so proud of the people here and their Sudduth taught several local women how many skills and talents,’’ she says. ‘‘Now selves.’’ to make the snowflakes so they could help I’m trying to assist in that and I they’re being put to work in their own coun- her keep up with demand. At a basket-weav- ty.’’ think the taxpayers should assist in ing class she taught to raise money for the that. And I’ll tell you why. Mitchell local homeless shelter, ‘‘I saw some talent,’’ In closing, I want to tell you, Mitch- ell County is going through struggles, County has been broken by trade she says. No one is suggesting a few cottage indus- and I appreciate this opportunity to agreements made here by the Federal tries will replace the thousands of manufac- bring attention to this. It is a worth- Government. And when the Federal turing jobs that once powered Mitchell Coun- while project. It is a worthy project. Government breaks it, they should ty’s economy. McHenry, who called the And I think worthy projects that have help fix it. And that’s all we’re trying project a glimmer of hope, also notes it’s not a Federal element to it should be fund- to do. This small amount of taxpayer a light at the end of the tunnel. ed by the Federal Government, and we dollars can help enormously. But project participants say it has helped should be interested in doing that. Not I submit for the RECORD the USA lift the gloom that enveloped Mitchell Coun- overspending, but spending wisely and Today story about Mitchell County and ty after all the layoffs. ‘‘This project has really turned the county upside down with allowing Members to step forward and their recovery. excitement,’’ Sudduth says. publicly say what they think is a wise [From USA Today, Dec. 5, 2006] Patti Jensen, who manages the retail out- expenditure of taxpayer dollars. I care TOWN HANGS HOPE ON HOLIDAY TREES let in Spruce Pine, says her biggest problem very much about that. And I care very PROJECT SPRUCES UP MORALE AFTER LAYOFFS initially was persuading local craftspeople to provide her with enough inventory to keep much about helping Mitchell County (By Kathy Kiely) pace with sales. rebound, to bring down that dropout WASHINGTON.—In Gloria Houston’s 1988 ‘‘They were so skeptical . . . that anyone rate in their high schools, to get busi- children’s classic, The Year of the Perfect would want to buy what they make,’’ Jensen nesses growing and to reduce their un- Christmas Tree, a combination of pluck, te- says. employment rate. nacity and never-say-die optimism salvages After one of Marquitta Holdsclaw’s art Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- the holidays for an impoverished little girl. glass plates sold for $600 at a local silent auc- ance of my time. This year, residents of a small town in the tion, Jensen says she found the artist in the same Appalachian hills that inspired Hous- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman parking lot in tears. ‘‘It just blew her away from Arizona is recognized for the re- ton’s story are hoping to reproduce its magic that anyone valued what she was doing,’’ for their hard-luck community. Jensen says. Holdsclaw’s plates are available mainder of his time. During the past four years, closings and for as little as $39.50 through the Home of the Mr. FLAKE. I thank the Chairman. layoffs at local textile and furniture mills Perfect Christmas Tree store. An online I think the spirit of Christmas seems have eliminated more than 2,500 jobs in west- catalog can be found at to have broken out here, with Demo- ern North Carolina’s Mitchell County. ‘‘We homeoftheperfectchristmastree.org. crats agreeing with Republicans and have lost one-third of our manufacturing Working on their own poses challenges dogs and cats living together and ev- base,’’ says Shirley Hise, director of the local that employees of big companies never face, erything else. I’ll probably get beat Chamber of Commerce. ‘‘It has been dev- the artisans concede, especially ‘‘the very soundly on this amendment. astating for our county.’’ real problem of health insurance,’’ says Let me simply say in defense of the Even so, the people of Mitchell County are Sudduth, 61. She says it costs $700 a month experiencing what local congressman Pat- to maintain her coverage. gentleman from North Carolina, we rick McHenry calls ‘‘a glimmer of hope.’’ Jim Buchanan, a woodworker who built would likely not be in this situation Houston’s generosity and Hise’s hard work the interior of the Perfect Christmas Tree where we’re debating earmarks on the are helping county residents tap a vein of shop and designs items for the catalog, esti- floor had he not persistently for 3 days creativity and find new ways to make a liv- mates he’s making half of what he did before helped in the effort to make sure that ing. And this holiday season, Americans can the Henredon furniture plant where he there is transparency here. And you help them out—and, at the same time, deco- worked was shuttered in 2004. But there are can be for earmarks or against ear- rate their homes in presidential style. other compensations. ‘‘I’m making the type marks. But I think we ought to all be Last week, when she hosted the annual un- of furniture I like to make, so it’s more en- veiling of holiday decorations at the White joyable,’’ Buchanan says. for transparency, and I think that’s the House, first lady Laura Bush went out of her Mike Queen, a local metal worker who is message that he helped and very per- way to give a plug to the handmade orna- trying to grow his artisanal blacksmithing suasively brought to the floor during

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It’s earmarking the col- amendment at the desk. prising 12 percent of all U.S. counties, lection of Federal taxes owed to this The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- 4 percent of the U.S. population, that government. This amendment sought ignate the amendment. are in persistent poverty. When you to ensure that none of the funds appro- The text of the amendment is as fol- pick like this, we’re picking certain priated in this bill could be used to lows: winners and losers who are to get Fed- enter into a contract greater than the Amendment No. 14 offered by Mr. WOLF: eral funding instead of recognizing that simplified acquisition threshold unless At the end of the bill (before the short there is opportunity cost to funding as the prospective contractor certified in title), insert the following: well. writing to the agency awarding the TITLE IX The CHAIRMAN. The question is on contract that they owed no Federal tax ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS the amendment offered by the gen- dollars and no Federal tax debt. SEC. 901. (a) There is hereby enacted into tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). The Federal acquisition regulation law H.R. 473 of the 110th Congress, as intro- The question was taken; and the already requires prospective contrac- duced in the House of Representatives on Chairman announced that the noes ap- tors to certify within a 3-year period January 16, 2007, and appropriated for the peared to have it. preceding the offer that they’ve never Commission thereby established, $1,500,000. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand been convicted and had a civil judg- (b) The amount otherwise provided in this Act for ‘‘ —ELEC- ment against them for various legal in- INDEPEDENT AGENCIES a recorded vote. TION ASSISTANCE—ELECTION REFORM PRO- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause fractions such as tax evasion, forgery, GRAMS’’ (for the amount specified under such 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on or bribery. This amendment is very heading for programs under the Help Amer- the amendment offered by the gen- simple. It simply adds the following ica Vote Act of 2002) is hereby reduced by tleman from Arizona will be postponed. three tax debt-related offenses: $1,500,000. AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. ELLSWORTH That the prospective contractor must Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I re- Mr. ELLSWORTH. Mr. Chairman, I certify that they have not ever been serve a point of order on the gentle- offer an amendment. convicted of a civil judgment rendered man’s amendment. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- against the contractor for violating The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman’s ignate the amendment. any tax law or failing to pay any tax. point of order is reserved. The text of the amendment is as fol- Have or have not been notified of any Pursuant to the order of the House of lows: delinquent taxes for which liability re- Wednesday, June 27, 2007, the gen- mains unsatisfied. Amendment No. 10 offered by Mr. ELLS- tleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) and a Or, number three, have or have not WORTH: Member opposed each will control 5 At the end of the bill (before the short received a notice of a tax lien filed minutes. title), insert the following: against the contractor for which liabil- The Chair recognizes the gentleman TITLE IX—ADDITIONAL GENERAL ity remains unsatisfied or for which from Virginia. the lien has not been released. PROVISIONS b 1200 SEC. ll901. None of the funds appro- Very simply put, Mr. Chairman, it priated in this Act may be used to enter into has come to my attention and the at- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, in the in- a contract in an amount greater than the tention of many of my constituents terest of time, I am going to withdraw simplified acquisition threshold unless the that Federal contracts are being the amendment, but I would be remiss prospective contractor certifies in writing to awarded to companies that have not if I didn’t take this opportunity to call the agency awarding the contract that the paid their Federal taxes. This really to the attention the financial storm contractor owes no Federal tax debt. For isn’t just a small matter. These are and the tsunami that is off the coast purposes of the preceding sentence, the cer- companies that continue to receive ready to hit our Nation. tification requirement of part 52.209-5 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall also in- Federal contracts, 3,800 in fact, that Our Nation’s Federal fiscal policy re- clude a requirement for a certification by a owe $1.4 billion in Federal taxes. mains unsustainable, and in last prospective contractor of whether, within Now, I pay my taxes every year. I’m Thursday’s Washington Post, Comp- the three-year period preceding the offer for sure everybody in this room does and troller General David Walker referred the contract, the prospective contractor— I’m sure everybody up in the gallery to what called to a ‘‘tsunami of spend- (1) has or has not been convicted of or had does. To award a Federal contract to a ing’’ that will result in ‘‘very rough a civil judgment rendered against the con- company that fails to pay gives them seas, like we’ve never seen before in tractor for violating any tax law or failing to an unfair advantage. The people in the this country.’’ pay any tax; (2) has or has not been notified of any de- Eighth District of Indiana don’t expect If Congress is not proactive in ad- linquent taxes for which the liability re- us to do this, and I don’t think any- dressing the mounting entitlement mains unsatisfied; or body across the country expects us to costs and fiscal outlook 30 years from (3) has or has not received a notice of a tax continue to do this. Yet it continues to now, we won’t be here deciding how to lien filed against the contractor for which go on and on and on. I’ve offered this spend discretionary funds in an appro- the liability remains unsatisfied or for which amendment in other bills and I’ll con- priations bill, there won’t be any the lien has not been released. tinue to offer it until this Congress money left for anything. In 2006, Medi- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I re- does its work and ensures this. care, Medicaid, Social Security, con- serve a point of order on the gentle- Not all contractors that receive Fed- sumed 40 percent of the budget. That man’s amendment. eral contracts are bad players, but percentage will jump to 51 percent in 10 The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman’s when 3,800 don’t pay $1.4 billion, we years, and there will be a devastating point of order is reserved. need to put a stop to it. At a time when impact on the country. Pursuant to the order of the House of our fiscal house appears to be in some- In less than 20 years, there will be no Wednesday, June 27, 2007, the gen- what disarray and the deficit continues money for student loans, transpor- tleman from Indiana (Mr. ELLSWORTH) to grow, we can’t continue to allow tation funding, national parks or can- and a Member opposed each will con- companies like this to receive Federal cer research or autism research, just to trol 5 minutes. tax dollars and Federal contracts. name a few. The Chair recognizes the gentleman While I am withdrawing this amend- More than $2.6 billion a day is needed from Indiana. ment today, I respectfully ask the to fund the savings shortfall, which has Mr. ELLSWORTH. Mr. Chairman, I chairman to include this language in left us with nearly 40 percent of our acknowledge the point of order and I the eventual conference report. GDP in foreign hands. The Saudis hold

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The CBO director testified come a starting point for serious negotia- faced. Monday’s budget message could be the that increases in foreign holdings ac- tion—not a partisan football or simple first step. counted for about 86 percent of total laughingstock. Federal borrowing last year. That hope was encouraged by a letter to the president last week from the Democratic [From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Mar. We should care about that. We should leaders of the House and Senate, Rep. Nancy 27, 2007] care that the Saudis hold this debt, the Pelosi and Sen. Harry M. Reid, and the NATIONAL DEBT Chinese that hold this debt. China is chairmen of the two budget committees, ISSUE: Comptroller warns of fiscal dis- the largest single source of financing Rep. John M. Spratt Jr. and Sen. Kent aster. for the current U.S. account deficit. Conrad. The first sentence said, ‘‘We are writing to The alarm clock is ringing. Time to wake While the U.S. falls deeper and deeper up! into debt, other countries are saving. express our strong interest in working coop- eratively with you to address our Nation’s The ‘‘alarm clock’’ is David Walker, comp- Although China usually gets most of fiscal challenges.’’ It acknowledged that as troller general of the United States and head the attention, it’s also Saudi Arabia. the process unfolds, ‘‘Democrats and Repub- of the Government Accountability Office. Fifteen of the hijackers for 9/11 came licans will disagree about particular prior- He’s on a nationwide ‘‘Fiscal Wake-Up from Saudi Arabia, Iran and Kuwait. ities, and we will need to negotiate our dif- Tour,’’ which he plans to continue through This amendment incorporate to expe- ferences in deciding how to allocate scarce the 2008 elections. dite a national commission, eight resources.’’ His purpose is to warn Americans of the members from each side to come to- But it put forward four principles that fiscal train wreck the Nation faces if it could lead to a successful budget outcome gether. This place is a partisan, polit- doesn’t get its fiscal house in order. He’s urg- this year. ing people to let the Federal government ical pit. There is no opportunity in this ‘‘The budget should account realistically know they want something done about the Congress to resolve these issues. for projected federal costs,’’ including the problem. We can’t even decide when we are billions needed for the wars in Iraq and Af- That’s crucial, because elected officials going to adjourn around here some- ghanistan and the adjustments needed in the like to buy voter support with low taxes and times. So what we take is eight Repub- alternative minimum tax, which otherwise big spending programs. That will never licans, eight Democrats come together, would punish millions of middle-class fami- change unless the public lets its leaders lies. know they can raise taxes and cut spending put everything on the table. Every- ‘‘The budget should realistically project without being punished at the polls. thing has to be on the table, including short- and long-term deficits,’’ as objectively tax policy. as the calculations of the Congressional There’s little choice. Things will grow ex- This Commission would make rec- Budget Office, which show the prospect of ponentially worse as the Baby Boom genera- ommendations and would hold public very large deficits if current tax and spend- tion begins collecting on entitlement pro- ing policies are unchanged. grams. In the next few decades, the national hearings around the country where the debt, now at a record $8.8 trillion, could rise American people could have input. ‘‘The budget should provide detail through- out the entire budget period,’’ making clear to more than $46 trillion. They will come back. the hard choices that lie ahead. Interest payments on a debt of that size What makes this different than most ‘‘The budget should be based on fiscal dis- would consume every cent the Federal gov- others is that this would be like the cipline that is sustained over the long term,’’ ernment currently collects in taxes. It’s con- base closing commission. It would re- underlining the fact that it will take years ceivable that little or nothing would be left quire a vote to be taken by the Con- of effort to repair the damage done to our for national defense, roads and other infra- gress. fiscal condition in the past 6 years. structure, entitlement programs, environ- But 10 years from now, 20 years from The House took an important first step in mental initiatives, etc. The Nation can’t op- repairing our fiscal health last month by re- erate that way. now, when many of our people are imposing the ‘‘pay-go’’ rule, requiring any Fortunately, Walker has help. He’s accom- going to be sitting on the rocking increase in entitlements or tax relief to be panied on his tour by bipartisan representa- chair, having served in this Congress, balanced with tax increases or spending cuts. tives of leading think tanks, and recently and editorials and the newspaper head- While not endorsing these specific prin- U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, R–Va., filed legisla- lines say ‘‘Nation in crisis,’’ we are ciples, the White House officials with whom tion to create a bipartisan commission to going to ask, what did we do? I met certainly pledged to make visible the tackle the problem. Everything would be on I have written a number of Dear Col- costs of the war and to be specific about the the table, from taxes to entitlement spend- league letters. We are up to 31 cospon- trade-offs needed to maintain budget dis- ing. The bill would require Congress to vote cipline, both in the short term and the long sors, Members cosponsored this. We on the commission’s recommendations in term. their entirety. need eight Members from each side, ev- They said that the economic assumptions If you want your country to remain strong underlying the president’s budget are mod- erything on the table, recommenda- and prosperous, let your members of Con- est—if anything, an underestimate of the tions would come back, require the gress know you support this legislation. Self- revenue likely to be produced by a growing Congress to vote. But for our children indulgence got us into this mess. Only self- economy. And the officials indicated that and for our grandchildren, I would ask discipline can get us out. the president will recommend that, for a sec- that we do this. BOTTOM LINE: The United States must ond year in a row, overall growth in discre- attack this problem now, before it bankrupts Mr. Chairman, I would ask to include tionary domestic spending—the part sepa- the Nation. a Washington Post article by David rate from Medicare, Medicaid and Social Se- Broder and also some other material in curity—be held close to zero. Mr. Chairman, I withdraw my amend- support of the idea. If Monday’s budget fulfills those promises, ment. [From washingtonpost.com, Feb. 1, 2007] the stage could be set for a serious effort to The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, put the federal fiscal house in order. DEFICIT DAY OF RECKONING But the warning voiced in an interview by the amendment is withdrawn. (By David S. Broder) Rep. David R. Obey of Wisconsin, the chair- There was no objection. Next Monday is the real day of reckoning man of the House Appropriations Com- AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE for President Bush and this new Democratic mittee, must be borne in mind. Obey recalled Congress. That is the day the president sends that when the late Rep. Richard Bolling of Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an his budget for next year up to Capitol Hill, Missouri invented the congressional budget amendment. and you really will be able to judge by the process, he said, ‘‘It will work only if all the The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- reaction what will happen in Washington in key players—in Congress and the adminis- ignate the amendment. the next 9 months. tration—use honest figures and make a gen- The text of the amendment is as fol- Last year, when the budget came out, uine effort to live within its discipline. Oth- lows: Democrats hooted in skepticism and many erwise, the budget process will become a bar- conservative Republicans expressed dismay rier to action.’’ Amendment No. 17 offered by Mr. FLAKE: at the size of the projected deficits. In the If the congressional budget process breaks At the end of the bill (before the short end, the House and Senate could not agree down, two Republicans, Rep. Frank R. Wolf title), insert the following:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:30 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.042 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7359 TITLE IX ners and losers among them. I would EDA competitive grants, $5 million; ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS appreciate an explanation as to how, SBA, which we are hoping to be able to SEC. 901. None of the funds made available out of the thousands of earmark re- get, $250,000; and the county and State, in this Act to the Small Business Adminis- quests that come, the committee nar- $6,750,000 with private sponsorship put- tration may be used for the Fairplex Trade rows its list to a few hundred like this ting in the rest. and Conference Center, Pomona, California. one in this bill. This project could be so beneficial to The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance my whole area, not just my commu- order of the House of Wednesday, June of my time. nities, but to the whole general area 27, 2007, the gentleman from Arizona Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I that is not really part of Los Angeles (Mr. FLAKE) and a Member opposed claim the time in opposition. proper. It is more into the Inland Em- each will control 5 minutes. The CHAIRMAN. The gentlewoman is pire and has been, what I call, a ne- The Chair recognizes the gentleman recognized for 5 minutes. glected area of Los Angeles County. It from Arizona. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I enjoys a lot of respect and a lot of sup- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, this is yield myself such time as I may con- port from not only the communities, another rerun amendment, because sume. but the many cities around it. this bill contains another rerun ear- I am glad my colleague has stated As my colleague has aptly pointed mark. I came last year to challenge the the background of the fair, but I don’t out, it hosts a whole slew of activities same earmark, and it’s back. know if he knows it has been around for the whole southern part of Cali- This is the Fairplex Trade and Con- for many decades. Yes, it is very well fornia. It is used also for Federal ference Center. It’s located in Pomona, attended, hosts many functions, has all events. California, and more than one Member of the buildings that he is talking We have had at least two times a has been involved in the effort to se- about. Yet it is still so old that a lot of year 4,000 naturalization swearing-in cure earmark funding for this con- it is in very, very serious stages of ceremonies. Iraqi elections were held ference center. decay. By that, it needs some restruc- there 2 years ago. As representative for According to the Web site, ‘‘Fairplex turing. But that’s beside the point. the city, I am proud to support this is home to the annual L.A. County Fair What this does is for a center to be economic development issue and to try and more than 300 other events each made, and I’ll read what it really is to bring more business and jobs to my year. Included are consumer and trade about. It’s Fairplex Trade and Con- area. shows, meetings, expositions, conven- ference Center, will be 85,000 square I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on tions, inter-track wagering, sporting foot, state-of-the-art conference and my colleague Mr. FLAKE’s amendment. I also want to thank Mr. DREIER. events and agricultural events.’’ Its exhibition center, complete with This is not his bill nor his area, but he Web site says that Fairplex is governed broadband connectivity, campus-wide has always been very supportive of by the Los Angeles County Fair Asso- wireless integration, as well as sat- what we are trying to do. I certainly ciation. The association is self-sup- ellite two-way communications gear, thank you for the time. porting and does not fall under the aus- attracting and benefiting small busi- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance pices of any county or State govern- ness. It will have both small and me- of my time. mental body. dium-sized meeting rooms outfitted Mr. FLAKE. I have great respect for Now, Fairplex may not fall under the with high-tech equipment ideally suit- the gentlelady, as she knows. This is auspices of any county or State gov- ed to help small business during just one of many projects like this. ernmental body, but it has had its events. Mr. Chairman, again, I would simply share of Federal funding over the This is an ideal setting to convene make the point that the gentlelady years, which begs the question, is the small businesses from my area and mentioned, that there are millions and association really self-supporting or from outside of the United States to millions and millions of dollars con- not? share their ideas and compatibilities to tributed by State and local govern- With a steady stream of earmark do business. ments to this effort. There are millions funding for the organization, I wonder The amendment that is proposed by of dollars that come in commercial if it is really dependent on this fund- my colleague would strip the funding transactions of conferences that are ing. Would Fairplex or the association from the SBA account for construction presented. This is simply $250,000. Why be able to sustain its operation without of this non-profit entity, a building are we doing it at all? It clearly isn’t annual earmarks? If it would, why do that will create jobs and provide busi- dependent on the $250,000, I believe. we need to do it in that case? Why nesses in a disadvantaged community. Last year, because we didn’t do ear- would we have an organization that’s I am talking about the number one marks in many of these bills, it didn’t either dependent on continued ear- crime city in the State of California, receive the funding. It’s still up and marks or one that could exist just fine that’s Pomona. going just fine. without them? Unfortunately, there has not been The question is why do we do this? Again, there are about 300 events at the foresight from the surrounding Why does the committee feel it proper Fairplex every year. This year it community to help combat crime or to to actually designate funding for some- hosted an international wine and spir- try to provide more economic develop- thing like this when we have such dire its competition and an international ment. Pomona itself had not had a gen- needs elsewhere in the Federal budget? extra virgin olive oil competition. It eral plan of review in almost 30 years. That’s what we are here for today. will have a 4th of July celebration next They hadn’t had new investments. That’s why we are challenging ear- week. There is a Sheraton Suites hotel This will help bring all of that, not marks like this, particularly with this on the Fairplex campus. only to Pomona, but to the sur- bill. With all of these sources of income, I rounding communities which Mr. This bill, with financial services, in really doubt that Fairplex needs a DREIER, Mr. MILLER and Ms. SOLIS are my view, it’s kind of the soft under- stream of taxpayer dollars that have around, would help foster that eco- belly of the earmarking world, where come their way virtually every year. nomic growth by bringing together you have economic development ear- Why, this again begs the question, why small businesses, entrepreneurships marks, that you can justify economic are we doing this? Why is Federal and being able to do international development anywhere in the country. money going here for a commercial trade. Spending money, by its very nature, venture? What makes Los Angeles The center itself is projected to pro- generates economic activity. So you County Fairgrounds more deserving vide roughly 1,700 jobs and provide eco- could justify any earmark anywhere if than, say, Yazoo County, Mississippi; nomic stimulus. Already, 90 small busi- you simply say it generates economic Cook County, Illinois or Slope County, nesses have registered to work. activity, it’s important to my district. North Dakota? Mr. Chair, the trade conference is But when we do it in this fashion, we We certainly cannot fund every coun- scheduled to cost $25 million, min- simply pick winners and losers out ty fairground in the country. By choos- imum. Of that, Fairplex is putting in $5 there. I wouldn’t think that’s our ing one or a few, we are picking win- million; City of Pomona, $7 million; place.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:56 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.008 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7360 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I were able to provide the chance for Iraqis who ‘‘who’s who’’ list of influential and certainly respect Mr. FLAKE’s views. I were in this country on that Election Day to well-heeled entities, Bankers Branch & certainly think he has every right to exercise that right to vote. Their ability to be Trust, BellSouth, Duke Energy, Grant challenge. This has always been a very on the frontline to participate in the Global Thornton, Qualcomm, Spring, UBS, transparent earmark that we’ve had War on Terror is something that I believe is vi- Verizon, Wachovia and other well- since last year, which was not approved tally important. known corporations. last year. It will create jobs. I need I was listening on the phone as applause b 1215 those jobs in my area. Yes, there are went up every single time that a ballot was many areas in the United States that placed into that voting box, and it was a great The listed funding partners are a could really be able to use funding moment. And as we look for continued very recognizable list as well, at least from the committee. progress in Iraq, I am reminded of each of in Washington: the National Park However, if we don’t help create those votes that were cast at the Fairplex Service, U.S. Department of Agri- those jobs, we can’t spur the economy, Trade and Conference Center. This particular culture, National Endowment of the and we can’t help put more funding earmark is there helping us in the Global War Arts, the U.S. Department of Com- into the Federal budget. on Terror and helping us remain competitive merce and, of course, through the vir- Mr. DREIER. Mr. Chairman, I share Mr. globally. tue of this earmark, the U.S. Congress. FLAKE’s commitment to reducing government We in the House strive for Federal, State The Advantage West Economic De- spending and making sure taxpayer dollars and local cooperation on a myriad of issues, velopment Group Web site boasts that are spent in the most efficient and effective from national security, to education to disaster publications such as Money, way possible. response. Coordination and investment by all Kiplinger’s, Outside, American Style, I would also like to say that I am a strong levels of government can give programs a Modern Maturity and Forbes have proponent of making earmarks more trans- much better chance for success. That is ex- ranked western North Carolina as a top parent by attaching Members’ names to their actly what is happening at the Trade and Con- destination for living, working, recre- sponsored projects. My feeling all along has ference Center with all levels of government ation, arts, technology and retirement. been that if a member is not willing to defend involvement and more important, private sec- That’s pretty nice advertisement. their earmark on the floor of the House, then tor investment. It is worthy of this continued The group highlights the following it was probably not worth the money. That is Federal partnership. among other achievements, this group why I was so gratified to see the Majority in- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chairman, I receiving the earmark by the way. Dur- clude projects and their supporters in each ap- urge a ‘‘no’’ vote and yield back the ing 2005, 2006 the Advantage West Eco- propriations bill. Especially, so that no member balance of my time. nomic Development Group’s efforts in has to guess whose district each of these The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the advanced manufacturing sector projects is in. the amendment offered by the gen- contributed to economic development So now, I welcome the opportunity to sup- tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). announcements of 2,345 new jobs and port Fairplex, a non-profit institution that con- The amendment was rejected. $902.5 million in capital investments. tributes every day to our local community. AMENDMENT NO. 28 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE That’s a lot of money. And they do Fairplex, located in Pomona, CA, represented Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an pretty well here. by my friend and colleague GRACE amendment. The group helped increase the eco- NAPOLITANO is host to over 300 events each The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- nomic impact of tourism in western year, and 2 years ago, they had the privilege ignate the amendment. North Carolina 53 percent since 1995. of hosting out-of-country voting for the historic The text of the amendment is as fol- I would simply make the point, why Iraqi elections. There is $250,000 provided in lows: in the world, with a group with these this bill for the Trade and Conference Center, Amendment No. 28 offered by Mr. FLAKE: kinds of backers in the private sector, which is an incredibly important addition to the At the end of the bill (before the short does the Federal taxpayer need to turn Fairplex that will provide small businesses with title), insert the following: around and spend $231,000 of taxpayer a venue to operate, share ideas, and grow. TITLE IX dollars? This project is a model of the Small Business ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS As I mentioned, there is opportunity Administration’s mission of facilitating the envi- SEC. 901. None of the funds made available cost when you take this money out of ronment necessary for America’s small busi- in this Act to the Small Business Adminis- the hands of individual taxpayers, send nesses to succeed. tration may be used for the Advantage West it to Washington, and then let Wash- Mr. Chairman, 43 percent of the goods com- Economic Development Group, Certified En- ington decide who are the winners and ing to and from the consumers and workers of trepreneurial Community Program. who are the losers, who will receive the United States of America come through The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the these kinds of economic development the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. order of the House of Wednesday, June earmarks. That’s not a very efficient One of the most important centers for trade, 27, 2007, the gentleman from Arizona way to distribute money for capital in- planning and strategic meetings has been held (Mr. FLAKE) and a Member opposed vestment. I am glad the sponsor of the at the Fairplex. As we look at our quest of try- each will control 5 minutes. earmark is here. ing to open up new markets for U.S. goods The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance and services all around the world and as we from Arizona. of my time. look at ensuring that American consumers can Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, this Mr. SHULER. Mr. Chairman, I claim have access to the best quality product at the would prohibit $231,000 for Advantage the time in opposition. lowest possible price, the utilization of this West Economic Development Group, The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman trade and convention center is critically impor- that’s the Certified Entrepreneurial from North Carolina is recognized for 5 tant. Community Program. minutes. As important as the issue of global trade is, Many of the earmarks in this bill are Mr. SHULER. Mr. Chairman, I have I was really struck when the December before for economic development organiza- great respect for the gentleman from last, I had the opportunity to listen to a friend tions, business incubators, workforce Arizona, and I appreciate what he is of mine who happened to be at the Fairplex development programs and the like. doing. Trade and Conference Center. I have shared But just because there are hundreds of No Member should ask to spend the this story before but it is worth reminding my similar earmarks in this bill doesn’t people’s money if he or she is not will- colleagues. Leading up to the December 15, mean that providing this kind of ear- ing to come to the people’s House and 2005 Iraqi elections, of the eight planned vot- mark for economic development is explain his or her request. That is why ing sites for the Iraqi people who are here in okay. I’m so pleased to have this opportunity the United States of America, one of those In doing research on the different to talk about the good work that Ad- had unfortunately and unexpectedly closed earmarks, many of them begin to vantage West is doing for the people of down. sound very much alike. But this one, western North Carolina. And what happened? The people at the the Advantage West Economic Devel- Communities that have been hit hard Fairplex Trade and Conference Center came opment Group stood apart. Its list of with plant closings and job losses have forward, and literally at the drop of a hat, they corporate sponsors reads like the two choices: they can give up or they

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:56 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.045 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7361 can look forward. The partnership be- gentleman continues to stay with the of west North Carolina. It gives them tween Advantage West and the Federal theme that these programs can operate an opportunity in small business to Government will provide local commu- without government assistance. Yet, create the economic structure that we nities with the tools to make them- the gentleman, on many occasions, need. selves ‘‘business ready.’’ votes, as we all do, for programs where So many of our jobs, some 78 percent, This checklist includes broadband ac- corporate America and other parts of of the textile industries in the State of cess, access to capital, streamlined per- our economic community, of our cor- North Carolina have been lost. We have mit systems, and cooperation with porate community, gets help from gov- to find other ways to create work, and schools and universities. ernment in order to put forth their I am so proud of the people of the This program is a great example of product, in order to put forth their mountains that they have that never- how the government can partner with growth. give-up attitude. distressed communities to offer a help- What my colleague, our freshman As always, I do appreciate the gentle- ing hand instead of a hand-out. colleague is doing, and I compliment man’s, his hard work and his dedica- Mr. Chairman, without these types of him on that, on the fact that as a tion. And so many times I do agree on funding and this type of work with our freshman Member of this House, he al- so many of the issues, and I commend community, it would be nothing more ready has, obviously, a sense of what you for your efforts. Just at this time than us having to give a hand-out. his community needs. And this ear- I would oppose this amendment. We’re asking for a helping hand. mark, this modest earmark that he has I yield back the balance of my time. Advantage West has done an out- put in this bill is one to take back to The CHAIRMAN. The question is on standing job of working, not only in his community and continue to help to the amendment offered by the gen- the 11th District, but the 8th District build the kind of small business edu- tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). and the 10th District of North Carolina, cation and information centers that we The amendment was rejected. being able to help small businesses. need. AMENDMENT NO. 22 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE And I might add to my colleagues And so I not only rise in support of Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an that 95 percent of new businesses in it, but I commend the fact that al- amendment. America today come in small busi- ready, at such a short time tenure in The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- nesses. Here’s a situation where the this House, he has that full under- ignate the amendment. corporations are helping. The commu- standing, willing, incidentally, to The text of the amendment is as fol- nity is helping. Our universities, our stand up and defend an earmark, know- lows: schools are helping to create these ing that some people will criticize him Amendment No. 22 offered by Mr. FLAKE: small businesses in our community so for it. But he knows his community At the end of the bill (before the short a husband and wife can fulfill a dream better than we do. title), insert the following: come true, that they can have the op- And that’s my whole point, that TITLE IX portunity to purchase their new home there seems to be a prevailing theme ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS and have a business that they can feel that only bureaucrats and Federal SEC. 901. None of the funds made available proud of and that they too could maybe agencies, who I support, know how to in this Act to the Small Business Adminis- pass down for generations to come. spend taxpayers’ dollars. tration may be used for the West Virginia Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Well, no, this is a fine example of a University Research Corporation for renova- of my time. new Member of the House who has a tions of a small business incubator. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I have full understanding of his district, who The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the great respect for the gentleman whose is willing to stand up and defend what order of the House of Wednesday, June earmark this is. And I also have great is a good earmark. And that’s what we 27, 2007, the gentleman from Arizona fear. I stood in left field when he was at should respect, the fact that when we (Mr. FLAKE) and a Member opposed the plate earlier this week in the con- look at the global situation, these each will control 5 minutes. gressional baseball game, and I’m glad Member-driven items are a small The Chair recognizes the gentleman that I didn’t have to experience any- amount of dollars, Mr. Chairman, com- from Arizona. thing hit out there. pared to the overall budget. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, this But I would simply make the case I mean, I don’t want to continue to amendment would prohibit funds in the again. The gentleman mentioned that harp on it, but the kind of money we bill from being used to pay for renova- small business makes up 95 percent of spend in Iraq, billions, hundreds of bil- tions to a small business incubator at all business starts out there. And I lions, of dollars, a lot of that, as we West Virginia University. would submit that 99 percent of those know, unaccounted for, special con- Like so many of the other organiza- do it without any help from the Fed- tracts that went out that we never tions listed in the earmark section of eral Government at all. knew a thing about. Who got rich, who this bill, the purpose of this small busi- And when the Federal Government didn’t get rich? That’s never an issue ness incubator is to promote economic does put money out there, I mean, 95 on the House floor. That’s never an development activities by supporting percent, I don’t know what percentage issue. A couple hundred thousand dol- early stage businesses with space, fa- but an overwhelming percentage, cer- lars to a good community group in cilities and support services. tainly, without earmark help. But North Carolina, that’s an issue. Yes, it The West Virginia University Small when we do this kind of earmark, we is an issue. It’s a good issue. It’s a posi- Business Incubator is over 5,000 square simply pick winners and losers out tive issue. It’s the way dollars should feet of renovated space in the Chestnut there. Certain sets of businesses, cer- be spent. Ridge Research Building on the campus tain industries, certain individual busi- I oppose the gentleman’s amendment, of West Virginia University. nesses are helped when others are at a and I support the gentleman’s initia- The businesses that are tenants of disadvantage because they don’t re- tive. the incubator program have access to ceive that kind of help. I yield back. the staff of professionals, trained in- So I would simply say that we The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman terns and West Virginia University re- shouldn’t be doing this as the Federal from North Carolina is recognized for sources. Businesses receive guidance in Government when we have such de- the balance of his time. the areas of accounting, advertising, mand on our scarce budget here for Mr. SHULER. Mr. Chairman, I want graphic design, information tech- other purposes. And we shouldn’t be to thank the gentleman from New nology, finance, corporate services, earmarking for this kind of purpose. York for his leadership and support marketing, Web design and Web devel- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I through this bill and the hard work and opment. move to strike the last word. dedication that the entire appropria- That’s a lot of advantages they have. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is tions have put in this. I simply don’t believe the Federal Gov- recognized for 5 minutes. Once again, I do oppose this amend- ernment needs to be in the business of Mr. SERRANO. I’m in opposition to ment. It is a very important piece of helping them further or funding pri- the gentleman’s amendment. And the the economic structure for the people vate companies in this way. This is a

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.048 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7362 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 form of corporate welfare that so many b 1230 of the amendments, I think, are ques- Members in other settings rail against Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- tionable. over and over again. ance of my time. First of all, basically, under our Con- The National Business Incubator As- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, again let stitution and the provision of law, it is sociation is an organization that has me just make the point again that quite clear that every Member of this 905 member organizations, mostly in there are too many earmarks in this House has a fundamental responsi- the United States. There is certainly bill that are for business incubators. bility, first of all, to represent the peo- no reasonable argument that we should There are really in many cases ear- ple in their congressional district. And be funding all business incubators in mark incubators. These are earmarks most of these earmarks, probably all of this country. So how do we justify that beget other earmarks. Many are them now under the Democratic lead- funding just a couple of them in this going to organizations that receive ad- ership, which is much more open, are bill? How are they more deserving of ditional earmarks or are there for the designed to do precisely that, make the special treatment that we give purpose of receiving additional ear- sure that these budgets address at least them in this bill? marks. This is one business incubator, to some small degree the needs in each How should I explain to the tax- and there are hundreds and hundreds of of those congressional districts. payers in my district, or other dis- business incubators, 905 in the associa- But if Mr. FLAKE and others on the tricts, that they’re subsidizing business tion. How do we choose to fund just other side of the aisle are truly inter- development projects in West Virginia, this one? We are picking winners and ested in trying to regulate spending or any other State for that matter? losers here. We are deciding who is and make sure that it is done properly, I reserve the balance of my time. worthy and who is not, and I simply I would ask them to focus their atten- Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I don’t think that is fair. It is not a wise tion on other things that really need to rise in opposition to the amendment. use of taxpayer dollars. This business be looked at. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is incubator, given the other partners in- For example, this administration is recognized for 5 minutes. volved, it seems it would be fine with- still spending something in the neigh- borhood of $8 billion a month in Iraq. Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I out Federal involvement. And I think We have spent now almost half a tril- want to thank the gentleman for the that we should test that proposition lion dollars there on that illegal, elicit opportunity to highlight a unique eco- and not fund this earmark. war and continuing disastrous occupa- nomic development opportunity in my Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- tion. None of these amendments are fo- district. ance of my time. cused on that. This funding would be used to ren- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I Let me just mention a new report by ovate, as he suggested, a historic glass move to strike the last word. Very briefly, Mr. Chairman, part of the House Committee on Oversight and factory in Star City, West Virginia, the argument that the gentleman from Government Reform, which concludes, just outside Morgantown. This location Arizona has been making in addition to among other things, that the Bush ad- will serve as a business incubator for the ones he has made before is how do ministration has put forth a shadow start-up artist businesses and will we choose this particular program. government of private companies house the West Virginia University ce- Well, that is where the wisdom of the working under Federal contracts that ramics program and the West Virginia local Member comes in. The Member is have exploded in size. Between the year University Creative Arts Community asked, is faced with these decisions, 2000 and 2005, while the Republicans Center. and that is how we make them. And, controlled both Houses of the Congress To understand the importance of the again, it seems to suggest that when here, procurement spending increased project, you have to understand West grants are handed out at the Federal by more than $175 billion, making Fed- Virginia. For decades, our economy has level, I mean, how many people apply eral contracts the fastest-growing part been focused on coal, timber and basic for Federal grants? Hundreds of thou- of the Federal discretionary spending. manufacturing, and those industries sands? Millions? And only a handful These huge government contracts are have suffered under unreasonable regu- get them. We don’t question how those done at the expense of the taxpayers. lation, free trade agreements and un- grants are handed out. We don’t say And in this report, it is made clear fair foreign competition. necessarily that the Federal Govern- that Federal spending by one par- I’ve worked hard and will continue to ment and that agency handed out the ticular corporation, Halliburton, do so to keep those industries strong. wrong grant. It was their decision to which, of course, we know is directly But along the way, West Virginians hand out that grant. No different, the connected to Vice President CHENEY, have realized that we also need to di- wisdom used by the Member in his Federal spending to Halliburton in- versify our economy to ensure a viable local community, her local commu- creased more than 600 percent between economic future. nity, to understand the needs and ask 2000 and 2005. Mr. Chairman, that diversification for a grant, ask for an earmark, and Now, why aren’t our friend on the can occur in part by focusing on an- that is what the gentleman from West other side of the aisle focusing their at- other sector of our rich history, our Virginia has done. tention on this? We are. We are paying cultural history. This earmark pro- Mr. Chairman, with that in mind, I attention to it. We are trying to vides that opportunity by nurturing would like to yield to my colleague and change the course of this government. new artists and businesses in coopera- classmate from New York, classmate in The Government Accountability Of- tion with distinguished university pro- the State Assembly (Mr. HINCHEY). fice recently found that the govern- grams and will develop Star City and Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Chairman, I want ment has wasted at least $2.7 billion on the greater Morgantown area into a to thank my friend and colleague, the Halliburton contracts which were over- destination. chairman of this very important sub- priced contracts or had within them Star City has identified the arts committee, for yielding. undocumented costs. $2.7 billion. project as an economic development I am very interested in the amend- So while we are wasting all of this model for the community. And this re- ments that Mr. FLAKE is presenting time on these little so-called earmarks quest responds to the importance the and have been all of the time that he where Members of the Congress are community has placed on redevelop- has presented them over the course of trying to do their job for the people ment. I should also note that this Fed- the last several years. Mr. FLAKE seems they represent, people like Mr. FLAKE eral investment will be used to lever- to be devoting his attention towards are ignoring things like $2.7 billion in age funds from the State’s Commission trying to make sure that as much of overpayments and undocumented costs on the Arts. the spending in these bills as possible to companies like Halliburton. A Mr. Chairman, I am pleased the com- is not being done in a wasteful way, record level of nearly 40 cents of every mittee selected this project. I appre- that it is being done appropriately. discretionary Federal dollar now goes ciate their consideration, and I appre- And if that is the motivation, then I to these private contractors. ciate the opportunity to speak on the think all of us would certainly appre- Mr. Chairman, it is obvious we need a floor about it. ciate that motivation. But the effects new concentration of attention.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.052 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7363 The CHAIRMAN. The question is on The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the appropriate; that a Member of Congress the amendment offered by the gen- order of the House of Wednesday, June directs money to an organization they tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). 27, 2007, the gentleman from California set up, run by someone who is an em- The question was taken; and the (Mr. CAMPBELL) and a Member opposed ployee of the office of that Congress- Chairman announced that the noes ap- each will control 5 minutes. man, and whose purpose appears to be peared to have it. The Chair recognizes the gentleman to advocate on behalf of an airport that Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand from California. does not currently exist. If the airport a recorded vote. Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. does currently exist or whatever, also, The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause Chairman, this amendment would pro- it appears to be in contradiction to the 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on hibit funds from being used for the Congressman’s own statement as of No- the amendment offered by the gen- Abraham Lincoln National Airport vember of 2006 that he would not pur- tleman from Arizona will be postponed. Commission in Illinois. sue Federal funds for this airport in The committee report says that this AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. DE FAZIO the future. earmark is providing $231,000 for this Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I offer Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance an amendment. local project. According to the com- of my time. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- mittee report in the letter requesting Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Chair- ignate the amendment. the earmark, the earmark has been re- man, I rise in opposition to the gentle- The text of the amendment is as fol- quested by Congressman JACKSON of Il- man’s amendment. lows: linois for the purpose of ‘‘minority and The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman small business development and pro- Amendment No. 9 offered by Mr. DEFAZIO: from Illinois is recognized for 5 min- At the end of the bill (before the short curement opportunities.’’ utes. According to the Web site for this or- title), add the following new title: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Chair- ganization, the organization was estab- TITLE IX—ADDITIONAL GENERAL man, I understand I have the right to lished by Congressman JACKSON, and PROVISIONS close, and I am the only speaker. So I the executive director currently is a SEC. 901. None of the funds appropriated or reserve the balance of my time. gentleman by the name of Richard Bry- otherwise made available by this Act may be Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. ant. Richard Bryant is apparently on used by the Selective Service System to pre- Chairman, I fully understand the gen- the staff of Congressman JACKSON and pare for, plan, or execute the Area Office Mo- tleman’s desire to close, and I am bilization Prototype Exercise. is his deputy district administrator, according to records. Mr. Bryant has happy to do that. But I believe that he The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the should at least state some of the rea- order of the House of Wednesday, June stated this week that he is not paid in his position as executive director of the sons that he believes this earmark is 27, 2007, the gentleman from Oregon justified so I can at least have the op- (Mr. DEFAZIO) and a Member opposed airport commission and that he is there because of efforts to build a third portunity to rebut those before he each will control 5 minutes. closes. But I am perfectly willing to Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, just to airport in the Chicago area that is strongly supported by Congressman allow him to have the last word. kind of give the gentleman good news I suppose I will anticipate, perhaps, JACKSON. He also said that the money and make him feel good, we are ready what the gentleman is going to say. I to accept his amendment. from the earmark would be used to study ways to make sure that local understand that the gentleman from Il- The CHAIRMAN. The Chair recog- linois may suggest that the Ethics nizes the gentleman from Oregon. workers and minorities are hired when and if a new airport is actually built. Committee has approved that his dis- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I thank trict employee be the executive direc- the gentleman, and I will be brief, Also, Mr. Chairman, according to Mr. JACKSON’s Web site, this organization tor of this commission, and I would given the generosity of the chairman. take him at his word and assume that This amendment would prohibit the exists to try to promote a third airport is the case. Selective Service from conducting a in the Chicago area and that last year many of its activities were related to I don’t think that is the issue here. full-blown nationwide exercise of a We are talking about over $200,000 of mock draft. This House just voted less advertising on behalf of that airport. To quote directly from the Web site, taxpayers’ funds here, and I think the than 2 years ago, 404–2, against re- question at issue is whether or not that institution of the draft. There is no and this is from an article published in April of 2006: ‘‘Last month the commis- is an appropriate use of Federal funds scenario under which the Pentagon, and what these Federal funds are going the White House, or this Congress be- sion called on the south suburbs to do- nate a total of $250,000 towards the ad- to be used for. If he is suggesting, as lieves we are going to return to a draft. some of these reports indicated, that These funds would be wasted with this vertising campaign scheduled to begin June 1.’’ It goes on to say that about these are going to be spent on minority exercise. and business development procurement Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- $40,000 is budgeted for billboards. The opportunities for an airport that ance of my time. remaining funds would pay for direct doesn’t yet exist, my question would be Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman, we are mailings to voters in the region and how can you have hiring or whatever also prepared to accept the amend- radio commercials and for yard signs opportunities for an airport that ment. closer to election day. So it would appear that the activities doesn’t exist yet and won’t exist even The CHAIRMAN. The question is on at least last year of this commission if it were approved today for some the amendment offered by the gen- were related to trying to drum up sup- number of years? tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO). port or actually lobbying on behalf of, The amendment was agreed to. b 1245 or certainly advocating on behalf of, AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CAMPBELL OF getting public support and, I presume, Is the gentleman willing to say that CALIFORNIA elected representative support for this there will be no further advertising, no Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. airport. further lobbying, no further expendi- Chairman, I offer an amendment. I would also like to point out that tures of that sort? The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- there is a press release from Congress- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman’s ignate the amendment. man JACKSON dated November 16, 2006, time has expired. The text of the amendment is as fol- in which he says: ‘‘So even with the At this time the gentleman from Illi- lows: change of leadership in Congress, I nois is recognized for 5 minutes. Amendment offered by Mr. CAMPBELL of won’t pursue Federal funds for the (Mr. JACKSON of Illinois asked and California: Abraham Lincoln National Airport. was given permission to revise and ex- At the end of the bill (before the short tend his remarks.) title), insert the following: Chicago’s share of Federal dollars are None of the funds in this Act to the Small already committed to O’Hare mod- Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Chair- Business Administration may be used for the ernization.’’ man, let me thank the gentleman from Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commis- Mr. Chairman, I would like to sug- California for offering his amendment sion. gest that this earmark does not appear and thus for the opportunity to defend

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.056 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7364 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 an important project to the people of business development centers to con- of line. When few politicians gave Jackson the State of Illinois and the Nation. duct a study on how the region can much of a chance to succeed, he staked his While the gentleman has served two maximize job creation and retention career on building a third airport, even forg- terms in Congress, he has inadvert- ing partnerships across party lines and find- and ensure minority participation for ing entrepreneurs willing to do the project. ently entered in a three-decade-old local residents during all phases of the According to Jackson, Will County offi- conversation about expanding aviation airport project. Specifically, the study cials have already been offered five of the capacity in Illinois. And his amend- will produce recommendations and nine seats on the commission that would ment profoundly impacts 12 years of guidelines and benchmarks to do the oversee every phase of the airport’s develop- my work in this body. following: assure maximum participa- ment and operation. So what’s the problem? In fact, the development of a new air- Rather than reach a compromise, Weller tion for local female, disadvantaged appears to be turning to political games to port to service the Chicago metropoli- and minority businesses in airport con- tan area was first advanced by a well- give Will County officials something—ex- struction and financing operations; actly what hasn’t yet been disclosed. But respected Republican governor, Gov- identify regional job training needs and any proposal that would undermine the work ernor Jim Edgar. relevant job training programs; de- done thus far toward building a third airport Nationally, aviation is growing at velop, grow and improve local small should be viewed with a great deal of sus- roughly 4 percent, but in the Chicago business opportunities. Support all as- picion. region it’s growing at only 2 percent. pects of entrepreneurial activities and Because of capacity constraints at our [From the Chicago Defender, Apr. 15, 2004] monitor progress. CONGRESSMAN JACKSON’S AIRPORT PLAN IS existing facilities, Midway’s runways The gentleman might ask the ques- are too short and O’Hare Airport FAR SUPERIOR TO WILL COUNTY’S tion, why now? Many communities in On April 12 the Will County airport author- reached operational capacity 10 years the region have 60 people for every one ago and is subject to annual review of ity floated its plan for building a South Sub- job. Ford Heights, Illinois, according to urban airport. capping the number of operations at Money magazine, is ‘‘one of the poorest Eyeing the vast economic benefits and po- this facility. communities in America’’ and it abuts tential profits for businesses near a new fa- ALNAC is a local airport commission the airport, and they deserve to par- cility in its area, Will County leaders made constituted under Illinois State law it clear why they want to get into the air- and comprised of 21 home-rule munici- ticipate in the economic boom that port business. palities in Cook, Will and Kankakee this project will bring. Yet a facility to be located at Peotone is a Counties. The Illinois Department of Transpor- far better idea. It’s based on a superior plan, ALNAC has created an innovative tation is in the process of submitting and it would bring 1,000 construction jobs to ALNAC’s layout plan to the FAA for south Chicagoland by 2006. As envisioned by public-private partnership to design, fi- Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D 2nd), nance, build and operate a new com- final approval. IDOT has said that a record of decision could come as quick- thousands of permanent new jobs would be mercial airport for the Chicago region created after construction if his airport plan located near University Park, Illinois. ly as 6 months. If that’s true, now is were adopted. ALNAC is a legitimate airport com- the time to begin planning for local It foresees the first scheduled takeoff for a mission. In fact, the Governor of the participation in the financing and the day early in 2009. Based on a Federal Avia- State of Illinois in his State of the construction of this airport. tion Administration formula that factors in State address said specifically, ‘‘Con- ALNAC’s airport plan, Mr. Chairman, an airport’s size and the number of its air- also known as the ‘‘Jackson Plan,’’ has port gates, 15,000 permanent jobs would re- gressman Jackson’s plan to build the sult from Jackson’s proposal. Abraham Lincoln National Airport at been repeatedly endorsed by every And they would be good, high-paying jobs Peotone will not compete with O’Hare major newspaper in Chicago, including in industries such as hotels, restaurants, for needed Federal dollars, meaning the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun business supply centers an fuel companies. the Airport Improvement Program, not Times, the Chicago Daily Defender, the Tuesday Jackson published an analysis of small business or financial services Chicago Daily Southtown. Every major the differences between proposals for a Will newspaper in the Chicago region, County airport and his South Suburban air- problems, but the Airport Improve- port concept. The comparisons are persua- ment Program construction funds. through our very transparent process sive in favor of his South Suburban Airport His plan to use private investment is at the local level, fully appreciates the Commission plan. both a welcomed and innovative way to extent to which for the last 12 years we The Will County authority published no fi- build an airport. I strongly support it, have invested our time in helping solve nancial plan for investment in an airport. In- and I hope you do too.’’ the Nation’s aviation capacity crisis stead, it would rely on financing from federal The Illinois Department of Transpor- problem by building a third regional and state sources, both of which are experi- tation said that ‘‘ALNAC is a local air- airport. encing severe budget problems. Beyond those unlikely sources of case, Will County offi- port authority that was formed A 30-year conversation and a 12-year cials are hopeful the airlines themselves, through an intergovernmental agree- conversation for which I have almost most of which are cash strapped, in bank- ment between its constituent members been solely responsible for leading here ruptcy, or both, would pay part of the costs. comprised of 32 Illinois municipalities in the Congress of the United States. In Most objective observers believe that such located in the Chicago region.’’ fact, I’ve been called a one-issue guy in wishful thinking will end in a simple result: The Illinois Department of Transpor- the 12 years that I’ve been in Congress, the Will County plan nearly assures its air- tation says that ‘‘ALNAC and its pro- and it’s focused around this issue. port will not get built. For one reason, it vide partners submitted a comprehen- I strongly oppose the gentleman’s would compete with O’Hare and Midway air- ports for federal dollars, a precarious and sive layout plan to the FAA and to amendment. I thank the chairman for probably quixotic endeavor, given Mayor IDOT in July of 2004.’’ his consideration of this earmark. I Richard Daley’s long reach toward Wash- To give you some of the specific ex- would strongly encourage Members to ington money. amples of the airport layout plan that vote ‘‘yes’’ on this amendment. Jackson’s plan is realistic and sound. It we submitted to the Federal Aviation [From the Chicago Sun-Times] calls for financing by private developers. The Congressman, a plain-talking man, made it Administration that are presently be- NO NEED FOR GREED plain: ‘‘Our plan is wholly financed by pri- fore the FAA for review are under con- Since Rep. Jerry Weller (R–Ill.) is mum sideration as we await soon a record of vate developers, at no cost and at no risk to about his reasons for tacking to a defense ap- local taxpayers, federal or state govern- decision. propriations bill an amendment that would ments, or the airlines.’’ And lastly, the Illinois Attorney give Will County officials a majority stake Two development companies are signed on. General, in her most recent opinion, in running an airport at Peotone and con- They are companies that have built, financed said that ‘‘ALNAC is a legitimate air- trolling airport contracts, we can only go and operated airports in places like New port commission that only waits for along with Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s view York, Paris and Vancouver. Jackson says the governor to lease its land to the that the move is designed to scare off private they will use the same models they used in investors. those successful airports at the Abraham State of Illinois or to the commission If that’s indeed the case, then shame on for the purposes of constructing an air- Lincoln National Airport that his plan calls Weller. for at Peotone. port.’’ It’s bad enough to be a Johnny-come-late- Abraham Lincoln National Airport? This grant allows ALNAC to partner ly, but to act as saboteur on a project that The congressman has formally petitioned with local universities and/or small could benefit the entire region is simply out the F.A.A. for permission to use that as its

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The concept of a self-financ- four-part series the Washington Post I think it’s important that I take ing, public-private partnership that shares ran about the Vice President’s role in time to oppose this amendment be- revenues with surrounding communities in this administration. And rather than cause it is setting a bad precedent. I South Cook, Will and Kankakee counties, claim that he wasn’t part of the execu- think the sponsor must be making an and that opens by 2009, is a great one. That tive branch, it sounds like, from read- assumption that they will never have a is not negotiable.’’ Vice President, because you are setting We concur with his approach and ask that ing those stories, he is the executive a house now divided embrace it, for the good branch. a precedent here that might come back of the entire south Chicagoland area. Yesterday, the Vice President was to haunt you at some time in the fu- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on forced to admit what even an eighth ture. the amendment offered by the gen- grade student knew, there is no ‘‘Che- The Vice President’s office also re- ney branch’’ of government. ceives $4.8 million to fund the execu- tleman from California (Mr. CAMP- While the Vice President’s excuses tive branch duties of the Vice Presi- BELL). The question was taken; and the may change, his desire to ignore the dent and pay for his residence. We de- Chairman announced that the noes ap- rule remains just as strong as ever. The cided that, for security reasons, the peared to have it. Vice President is unwilling to risk that Vice President needs to have a resi- Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. the documents detailing the flawed in- dence. There was a time that that was Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. telligence and faulty assumptions that not the case. And I don’t think that be- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause led us into the war in Iraq. He has been cause some Members may not like the 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on held unaccountable for 6 years, and current Vice President, or any future the amendment offered by the gen- now he wants to be unaccountable in Vice President, doesn’t mean Congress tleman from California will be post- the historical record. should use its power of the purse to poned. Whatever his reasons, this penchant eliminate funding for the office. That for secrecy is not new. Shortly taking is not how the Founding Fathers envi- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. EMANUEL office, the Vice President, in meeting sioned the separation of powers oper- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Chairman, I offer with oil and gas executives and not ating. an amendment. wanting to turn over that information, Eliminating funding to maintain the The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- claimed he was part of the executive Vice President’s residence and the 25 ignate the amendment. branch. Federal employees funded by this ob- The text of the amendment is as fol- After the Vice President excluded ject is irresponsible. I think it is dis- lows: himself from the executive branch, my respectful of the Constitution and the Amendment offered by Mr. EMANUEL: amendment follows up on the Vice Office of the Vice President. Whether At the end of the bill (before the short President’s assertion and restricts the we agree or not, the Vice President’s title), insert the following: executive branch funding for the Vice office serves an important executive TITLE IX President’s office. It leaves intact his and legislative function. ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS Senate presidency office. It delivers And let me just say again to my col- SEC. 901. None of the funds made available two messages. If the Vice President is leagues, this sets a very bad precedent. in this Act may be used for any of the fol- not in the executive branch, then there Where do we stop if we determine that lowing: is no executive branch office to fund. we’re going to, by using the power of (1) The care, operation, refurnishing, or improvement of the official residence of the And perhaps more importantly, it un- the purse, pass judgment on the poli- Vice President. derscores that the Vice President is cies of people that serve in govern- (2) Any expenses of the Vice President, in- not above the law and cannot ignore ment? cluding the hire of passenger motor vehicles, the rules. The law should follow him, It’s a political activity. It’s a polit- official entertainment expenses, and services whatever branch of government he ical attempt to embarrass the Vice described in section 3109 of title 5, United chooses to hang his hat in. President. I would hope my colleagues States Code, and section 106 of title 3, United Mr. Chairman, we have a duty to en- reject this. States Code. sure that no individual in our govern- Just remember, you may have a Vice The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the ment, no matter how powerful, is al- President, too. And once you set a order of the House of Wednesday, June lowed to ignore the rules. And when precedent, I’m not sure that you would 27, 2007, the gentleman from Illinois the Vice President is avoiding account- want that to be part of your legacy. (Mr. EMANUEL) and a Member opposed ability, it is the Congress’ responsi- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance each will control 5 minutes. bility to demand that accountability. of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman The Vice President must know that The CHAIRMAN. Does the gentleman from Illinois. no matter what branch of government yield back his time? The gentleman Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Chairman, I he may consider himself part of on any had moved to strike the last word. yield myself as much time as I may given day or week, he is not above the Mr. REGULA. I do claim the time in consume. law. opposition to this amendment. I offer a simple amendment that bars Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is the executive branch from being used of my time. permitted to strike the last word and to fund the office that does not exist in Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman, I move to claim time in opposition. the executive branch, the Office of the to strike the requisite number of The gentleman is recognized for 5 Vice President. words. minutes. Last week, we all received a tutorial The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is Mr. REGULA. And I reserve my time. in U.S. Government history from the recognized for 5 minutes. Just let me say again, this is a bad, bad Vice President’s office. Apparently his Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman and precedent. And it’s an example, you office is not an entity within the exec- Members of this body, I am sure that better be careful what you wish for, be- utive branch. the sponsor thinks he is going to im- cause you may decide that it’s not There have been 46 Vice Presidents in prove the operations of the govern- something you want to happen. U.S. history, and not one of them knew ment, but I think this is probably of- Mr. EMANUEL. I would like to say this or ever claimed this position. Per- fered for political purposes. that it’s true, there is an important haps the Vice President thought he oc- We cannot deal with the constitu- constitutional precedent here, and cupied an undisclosed fourth branch of tional responsibilities in this bill, and that’s why the Vice President should government. the Vice President does have constitu- never have claimed that he wasn’t part

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Mr. Chairman, I ment. may have a vice president one day, we move to strike the last word. I am proud to join as a cosponsor with my may have a vice president one day, but Mr. Chairman, very briefly, this is a good friend, the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. that vice president will admit to being very interesting and important issue EMANUEL, in sponsoring this amendment to vice president. The current Vice Presi- that the gentleman has brought up. I H.R. 2829, the Financial Services and General dent refuses to admit that he is Vice am just thinking, as I had prepared Government Appropriations Act of 2008. I also President. this bill, and sent it over to the execu- rise to commend Chairman SERRANO and b 1300 tive for a signature, maybe I should de- Ranking Member REGULA for their leadership clare myself as part of the executive in shepherding this bill through the legislative Now, we have heard in Washington for that period of time and get all the process. I declined to offer the amendment flimflam and rope-a-dopes and evasions Secret Service protection and all that that I filed so unity could be exhibited under and half truths. This one takes the goes with it. If we start doing that, we one premise—no one is above the law—in- cake. This turns the theory of plausible could get to a big problem. He brings cluding the Vice President. deniability into undeniable irration- up an interesting point. It has to be Among other things, this legislation provides ality. The Vice President is part of the dealt with. The Vice President has to funding for the Supreme Court and the Fed- executive branch. If he is going to state decide if he is part of the Senate or is eral judiciary, the District of Columbia Govern- that he is not part of the executive he a part of the executive branch. We ment; and several independent agencies such branch, he should act accordingly. can deal with it later once he tells us as the Federal Trade Commission. The bill Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Chairman, I what he wants to do. also funds the Executive Office of the Presi- yield 45 seconds to my colleague, the I yield to the gentleman from New dent and other executive branch agencies, in- gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Jersey. cluding the Treasury Department and the In- FRANK), the chairman of the Financial Mr. ANDREWS. I thank the chair- ternal Revenue Service. Services Committee. man for yielding. While most Americans do not know that this Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. The Mr. Chairman, I support my friend legislation also provides funding to operate the Vice President has violated a number from Illinois’ amendment. Everybody, official residence of the Vice President, they of rules, maxims, constitutional provi- everybody, in our system is account- do know that the Vice President is a member sions; but he has clearly violated one able. It doesn’t matter what you call of the Executive Branch of the Federal Gov- that I would have thought him wise yourself. It doesn’t matter how you de- ernment. This fact apparently is news to the enough and old enough to understand. fine yourself. When it was convenient current occupant of the office, Vice President No matter how difficult the situation for him to avoid scrutiny over the en- CHENEY, who it has been reported resisted in which your own misactions have put ergy bill, the Vice President in 2002 compliance with an executive order issued by you, and no matter what kind of a cor- said he was a part of the executive President Bush in 2003 regarding the handling ner you have gotten yourself into, try branch and preserved by that privilege. of classified information on the ground that the to avoid saying something that no one When it was inconvenient for the Vice Vice President and his office is not a unit of will believe. President to comply with everybody the executive branch. When the Vice President offered his else’s requirements regarding classified Mr. Chairman, if it were not so serious and justification for his refusal to follow information in 2005 and 2006, he said he not part of a long pattern of disturbing con- the fundamental principle of openness, was not part of the executive branch, duct, the Vice President’s claim would be he made a statement that no one would he was part of the legislative branch. merely laughable and his weak grasp of the believe. Apparently, in this case, even Under our Constitution, what you facts might even be charming. he didn’t believe him, which was a new call yourself does not define your re- But this Vice President has a long, dis- reach for him. He is now trying to take sponsibility. What the Constitution turbing, and disastrous record of asserting as it back. says is your responsibility is your re- fact things that he plainly knows to be untrue. The gentleman from Ohio said to be sponsibility, even if you are Vice Presi- This is the same Vice President who said careful what you wish for. Well, here is dent of the United States. this about the war in Iraq: ‘‘I think it will go rel- what I wish for, I would say to my Mr. SERRANO. Reclaiming my time, atively quickly . . . [in] weeks rather than friend from Ohio: a Vice President of I yield to the gentlewoman from Texas. months.’’ In the run-up to the war, this same the United States who will follow the Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Vice President went on national television and law, who will not show contempt for Chairman, I thank the distinguished confidently assured the nation that there was the norms of a democracy. chairman very much for yielding. I a connection between 911 and Saddam Hus- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Chairman, I thank the Chair of the Democratic sein’s Iraq. yield my remaining time to the gentle- Caucus, Mr. EMANUEL, for his amend- Vice President CHENEY proclaimed in March woman from Illinois (Ms. ment, upon which I decided not to offer 2002 that Saddam Hussein’s Iraq possessed SCHAKOWSKY). my amendment on this issue. ‘‘biological and chemical weapons,’’ and con- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Chairman, I Let me explain why I believe that the fidently assured the nation less than a week rise in support of Representative EMAN- American people understand that no before the launch of the Iraq War that, yes in- UEL’s amendment to allocate only the one is above the law: secret energy deed, ‘‘we believe [Iraq] has, in fact, reconsti- budget of the Senate president to Mr. task force; secret wiretapping of Amer- tuted nuclear weapons.’’ In each instance, the CHENEY. We have known for the Vice icans in violation of the FISA Act; a Vice President was proven wrong by the facts. President to go to undisclosed loca- clandestine campaign to gut critical With his preposterous claim not to be a tions, but never to an undisclosed environmental protections; and new member of the executive branch, history is re- branch of government. I turned to my rules developed in secret governing the peating. But as the saying goes: ‘‘history re- Constitution for some help. It looks to treatment of foreign terror suspects peats; the first time as tragedy, the second me like article II does include the Vice held by the United States. time as farce.’’ President in the executive. The Vice President said he is part of Indeed, perhaps the only person in the The Senate itself seems confused, the legislative branch. That means we whole history of the United States who has having subpoenaed Vice President CHE- can expel him. But in this instance, I been more wrong more often about more NEY yesterday for records on the ad- believe we must say to the American things of great consequence than the Vice ministration’s spying program. The people, he is not above the law. President is the current President, who after other body doesn’t seem to appear to This is a nonfunding of the Vice all, is the nation’s Chief Executive and Com- embrace Vice President CHENEY as one President’s residence on the basis of mander in Chief of the Armed Forces.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:30 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.064 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7367 Let us set the record straight and get our Vice President, it does not restrict funding for on torture, whether on prisons, wheth- facts right. the Vice President’s secret service protection er on their behavior in spying on Amer- The Vice President is a creature of the Ex- and does not affect the funds CHENEY would icans, has told us over and over that ecutive Branch of the Federal Government as receive as President of the Senate. The Sen- they are above the Constitution. What Article II, section 1 of the Constitution makes ate version of the FY08 Legislative Branch Ap- this says is that they are not above the clear. The Vice President is not a ‘‘member’’ propriations Bill provides the President of the Constitution. No one is. The Vice of the Legislative Branch because member- Senate with $2.3 million. President certainly is not. ship in that branch is governed by the first Mr. Chairman, if the Vice President does not Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman, I yield clause in sections 2 and 3 of Article I. No think he is a member of the executive branch myself such time as I may consume. member of Congress is elected to serve a there is no reason he should impose upon the Number one, of course, you are going four-year term as is the Vice President. And taxpayers to fund the perquisites of his office. to abolish the residence. I assume you no member of Congress is provided an official Democrats were entrusted by the voters with are going to get a Katrina trailer to residence as is the Vice President and the the majority to restore fiscal responsibility, provide for the Vice President, since we President. oversight, and accountability to government. historically have provided housing and A member of the Federal legislature can be The new majority is committed to ensuring you don’t offer any substitute for the involuntarily removed from office if his or her that government operates in an open, trans- existing residence. So I would think colleagues, by a 2⁄3 margin, vote to expel. The parent, accountable and fair manner. you would want to give that some Vice President can be involuntarily removed For all these reasons, Mr. Chairman, I urge thought. from office after impeachment by the House adoption of the amendment. Let me again Secondly, we have elections. This is and conviction in the Senate. thank Chairman SERRANO and Ranking Mem- not the place to establish an amend- Mr. Chairman, the Vice President is ex- ber REGULA for their courtesies, consideration, ment to the Constitution or to define tremely intelligent and no doubt knew his and very fine work in putting together this ex- what you may or may not like about claim to be a member of the legislative branch cellent legislation. the operation of the Vice President’s was and is specious. The claim was simply a Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, now office. dodge to evade accountability and compliance that the gentleman from New Jersey Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to with the requirements of the law. We have has shot down any chance of me being the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. been down this road before: Secret Energy part of the executive branch, remind- BLUNT), the distinguished whip. Task Force, secret wiretapping of Americans ing me that the Constitution doesn’t Mr. BLUNT. I thank the gentleman in violation of the FISA Act, clandestine cam- allow it, I will just keep quiet on that for yielding. paign to gut critical environmental protections, and yield to the gentleman from Illi- Mr. Chairman, the Vice President is new rules developed in secret governing the nois (Mr. EMANUEL), our caucus chair- a talented man. He is a former Member treatment of foreign terrorism suspects held by man. of this body, a former whip of this the United States. Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Chairman, I body. I would like to think that any Mr. Chairman, I am proud to have spent the want to make two closing points really former whip of the body or current majority of my time in Congress protecting and quickly to my colleague from Ohio, if I whip could confuse people as much as defending the separation of powers that is the can: one is I don’t come to this amend- the Vice President appears to be able hallmark of our democracy. I have consistently ment lightly. The Vice President’s un- to do. opposed this Administration’s abuse of execu- precedented act of declaring that he Certainly my good friend from Illi- tive powers and prerogatives. That is why I in- was not in the executive branch is the nois is a smart man. He knows what troduced H.R. 264, the Congressional Law- reason I submitted this. branch of government the Vice Presi- making Authority Protection Act, challenging To the second point, you had said, we dent is a part of. There are only three, the president’s misuse of bill signing state- may have a Vice President. Having after all. We know he is not part of the ments. worked in the executive branch, Vice Similarly, I introduced the Military Success judiciary. We know he is not part of President CHENEY is the Vice President in Iraq Act (MSIA or ‘‘Messiah’’) to deliver the legislative. So he must be part of of all of us. He is not yours. He is all of American troops from Iraq by terminating the the branch that is funded in the bill. ours. That is why all of us were out- authorization to use military force and requir- This amendment may be lots of raged by the position that he took that ing a new vote to continue offensive military things, but it is not a serious amend- he was not part of the executive branch operations in Iraq. A third example of my re- ment about really defunding the Vice sistance to this Administration misuse and so he can avoid accountability. He is President’s office. It is an amendment abuse of authority is H.R. 267, the Military the Vice President of all of us. We ask about something other than that, and Commissions Habeas Corpus Restoration Act him to abide by the law, to understand we know it. It has nothing really to do of 2007, which I introduced to repeal the re- that when there is a rule in place that with moving this issue forward. There striction on the jurisdiction of courts, justices, he is accountable and responsible to will be some discussion as the day goes and judges to hear or consider applications for that, both for the historical purposes on today about whether or not an writs of habeas corpus filed by or on behalf of and when it relates to national secu- amendment on our side was really an certain aliens detained by the United States. rity matters. That is why all of us were important part of the debate on the Mr. Chairman, no person is above the law outraged when he made the decision to bill. and certainly not Vice President CHENEY. That keep his meetings with oil executives This amendment is an amendment in is why I joined with Congressman EMANUEL to secret. search of a press release. In fact, let me resist his latest attempt to avoid accountability At every step of the way, he has cho- take that back. This amendment is an and evade responsibility. sen secrecy over sunshine; obstruction amendment that is following a press The intent of the amendment is straight- over accountability. We would ask seri- release. We have already had the press forward: to limit the availability of funds for the ously that the Vice President operate release. We have already had the com- Office of the Vice President only to Vice Presi- with that seriousness. ments to the press about how we take dents who are members of the executive We didn’t come to this lightly. He advantage of a moment about who has branch of the Federal Government and subject took an unprecedented step. It is not access to what records. We all know to the executive authority of the President of one we would have done gingerly, mess- that defunding the Vice President’s of- the United States. The appropriated funds are ing with his office. But I want to re- fice is not the way to do that. not available to members of the legislative mind everyone here, the reason we are b 1315 branch. A person is a member of the legisla- speaking up is because he is our Vice tive branch only if they are so qualified by vir- President. We would like him to act ac- I was glad to hear my friend from Il- tue of compliance with Article I, section 2, cordingly, in the office that he has and linois say in his concluding remarks, or clause 1 or Article I, section 3, clause 1. Act- the responsibilities that come with the what I believe would have been his con- ing as President over the Senate is not suffi- office. cluding remarks, I may find that was cient to make one a ‘‘member’’ of the Senate, Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, in not right, is we understand the Vice and thus a member of the legislative branch. closing, the gentleman is correct. This President of the United States is our Although our amendment will save the tax- is a very serious matter. This adminis- Vice President, we understand that his payers $4.752 million from being used by the tration, this Vice President, whether office is funded under this bill, and we

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.025 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7368 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 understand that is the work that needs regard for the protection of classified informa- Appropriations Financial Services Sub- to be done by the Congress. We know tion, I applaud Mr. EMANUEL’s leadership in in- committee bill. As you know, this will be the what branch of government he belongs troducing this amendment. first of the 11 bills that the House Appropria- to. No matter how confusing that may This amendment would eliminate funding for tions Committee have considered that will seem, there are only three. We know the Office of the Vice President in light of the have all of its earmarks in it as it first comes which one he is part of. Vice President’s refusal to comply with Execu- to the floor; and one in which all of its ear- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Chairman will tive Order 12958. marks are publicly disclosed. We have ush- the gentleman yield for a short ques- Executive Order 12958, as amended by ered in a new era in Congress, and it is an tion for the whip? President Bush in March 2003, requires the era of which I am proud. Mr. REGULA. I yield to the gen- Information Security Oversight Office, ISOO, I have attended all of the hearings the sub- tleman from Illinois to ask a short within the National Archives and Records Ad- committee has had this Congress, and have question of the whip. ministration to establish a uniform system to enjoyed my work not only with Chairman JOSE´ Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Chairman, ques- protect classified national security information SERRANO, but with his staff of Dale Oak, Bob tion number one to the minority whip, throughout the Executive Branch. Bonner, Frank Carrillo, Karyn Kendall, and I would say to you that, of course, In 2004, the Office of the Vice President re- Deborah Bilek. We have had to make many there are three branches of govern- fused to submit to an on-site inspection. In difficult decisions. But I am proud to say that ment. I don’t think anybody in room or doing so, it made the astonishing claim that it we have been able to make some major ac- in the Chamber needs that explanation. was not an Executive Branch entity and there- complishments. Among them include: CDFI/ It is the Vice President’s lawyer that fore not covered by the Executive Order. Bank Enterprise Fund—$54,000,000. needs that explanation. The director of the ISOO wrote the Vice Along with Chairman SERRANO, we were Second, you do believe if he is in the President’s office to contest the claim and also able to get an increase for funding for both the Vice President’s office, he should ob- asked the Department of Justice to evaluate Community Development Financial Institutions serve all the laws and regulations that the Vice President’s argument. The Vice Fund, CDFI, and the Bank Enterprise Fund. come with that as it relates to the re- President and the Justice Department repeat- Both of these programs are of vital importance sponsibility of that office. edly ignored these communications. Moreover, to our Nation’s urban areas, and help improve Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Chairman, if the we learned this week that the Vice President’s access to a wider array of financial services in gentleman from Ohio will yield, based staff has proposed amending the Executive distressed communities. Fourteen million dol- on the gentleman’s time on the topic Order to eliminate the ISOO. lars of this fund is to go to the Bank Enterprise we are discussing, my personal view is Congress should not tolerate this effort by Fund. that the Vice President and the Presi- the Vice President to exempt his office from II. SBA MICROLOAN PROGRAM AND MICROLOAN dent are bound by the same standards. oversight and retaliate against the agency TECHNICAL SUPPORT—$17,000,000 But that is only my personal view. charged with maintaining our Nation’s most Small businesses are the engine that drives And, after all, we are not the judicial sensitive secrets. the American economy. This supports funding branch of government. Which branch of The Vice President is making a mockery of of the Small Business Administration’s government would we be? The legisla- the law and our system of checks and bal- Microloan program and technical support for tive branch. We know where the Vice ances. the microloan program of the SBA. The President’s office is. We know what If the Office of the Vice President insists microloan program will receive a total of $17 branch he belongs to. upon defining itself as not being an Executive million ($2.5 million for loan subsidies and Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman, re- Branch entity, then clearly it should not be $14.5 million for technical assistance). The claiming my time, I yield 1 minute to funded like one. President’s budget proposed to terminate the gentleman from California (Mr. I urge my colleagues to support this amend- technical assistance and to provide no subsidy ISSA). ment. for microloans. Mr. ISSA. Mr. Chairman, I thank the Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Chairman, I’d I am also pleased that we were able to get gentleman. like to address this important issue—account- report language that emphasizes and en- Mr. Chairman, this is not a debate, ability. hances the role of the Federal Communica- not a legitimate debate, about whether All of us in government service have an ob- tions Commission toward ensuring that all eth- or not the Vice President is in one ligation to be accountable for our actions and nic minorities, senior citizens and the disabled branch or the other. After all, he pre- we all take an oath to follow the laws of this will not have blank television sets when the sides over the U.S. Senate. So if we did country. whole country goes from an analog signal to not decide to put the funding into this Unfortunately, it appears the Vice President totally digital signals on February 17, 2009. particular appropriations bill, we believes he should be held to some different Also, we were able to ensure that the Depart- would have to put it in the other. standard that applies only to him. ment of the Treasury step up their enforce- This is a raw grab for power to The news that the Vice President as ad- ment of companies that use predatory mort- defund an essential constitutional of- vanced a legal argument that he is not a part gages and loans on senior citizens, ethnic mi- fice, and it is wrong. And if it even of the executive branch and not a part of the norities, and the disabled. Not only do we comes close to passing, if it is not on a legislative branch but has some special status have language in the report that emphasizes bipartisan basis defeated, the gen- which means he does not have to comply with this need, we provide these agencies with the tleman from Illinois will, in fact, have Executive Orders or the law in safeguarding funding they need to do what America needs undercut the very underpinnings of the classified material is nothing less than shock- done. Constitution. ing. Finally, I want to discuss one area of par- This is an important vote. It is an As a member of the House Intelligence ticular interest to me. The bill, under its sec- important vote because how dare we, Committee I can report to my colleagues that tion regulating the District of Columbia, has a how dare we use a maneuver like this, if we stand by and allow the Office of the Vice cap on what attorneys can bill for families of to try to stifle any constitutional offi- President to exempt itself from the same rules disabled children who need assistance under cer, including our own. that apply to any employee in our intelligence the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act I am ashamed to belong to a branch services, we will deal a serious blow to the or IDEA. No where else in our country is this that would even consider this, and I am morale of these patriotic Americans defending the case. This is a shame. During sub- ashamed that the gentleman would do our country. committee and full committee consideration of such a thing. I will therefore support every measure in this the bill, I wanted to offer an amendment to re- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Chairman, as chairman of Financial Services Subcommittee bill, at every move this section. However, my staff and I the Oversight Subcommittee on Information step in the process as it becomes law to com- have been working with Mayor Adrian Fenty, Policy, Census, and National Archives, I rise pel the Vice President to follow the law of the and will not advocate the removal of the provi- in strong support of the amendment offered by land. sion this fiscal year. Mayor Fenty agrees with my colleague from Illinois, Mr. EMANUEL. The Vice President should be leading by ex- me that this provision should be removed; by In light of recent events, in which various ample. He should be setting the highest stand- the next fiscal year, language that does the Executive Branch officials, including the Vice ards of conduct and accountability. least amount of harm to the citizens of the President’s former Chief of Staff, I. Lewis Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Chairman, I rise District of Columbia and which enhances the ‘‘Scooter’’ Libby, have acted with reckless dis- today in strong support of the FY08 House quality of life for all disabled children and their

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In fact, he even refused to provide mous consent to insert as part of the CON- lifted this year. information to Congress about his employees I am deeply committed to improving the GRESSIONAL RECORD a letter dated June 26, for the annual Plum Book. entire public education system in the Dis- 2007 that I received from Mayor Fenty ad- trict, so that every child in this city has the His argument is—and I quote—‘‘The Vice dressing this problem, which will follow my re- opportunity to reach his or her potential, in Presidency is a unique office that is neither a marks. terms of personal fulfillment and financial part of the executive branch nor a part of the I would like to say one word about ear- independence. That desire extends one hun- legislative branch, but is attached by the Con- marks. What has been missed in this debate dred . . . June 14, and I appointed a new stitution to the latter.’’ Even school children is the fact that in this bill, like most of the bills chancellor, Michelle Rhee, on that same day. know this is preposterous. that have come to the floor with earmarks, a A key area that I identified when I hired her The reality is that since 2002, there’s been good number of these earmarks are earmarks as one where significant progress must be no oversight, no monitoring, and no reporting made in her first year on the job was special requested by the President. This bill contains education. in the Vice President’s office. That’s an invita- $1.3 billion worth of earmarks specifically re- However, the improvements to the special tion to exactly the kind of leaks and criminal quested by the President for a wide variety of education system that must be made to re- violations that have occurred in Mr. CHENEY’s projects throughout the nation, mainly for duce the number of students and parents who office. We are a government of laws and projects by the General Services Administra- are unsatisfied with the system and seek rules, not arbitrary decrees. tion. It seems to me to be hypocritical for the legal recourse as a result cannot be made The Vice President can’t unilaterally decide minority to have so much energy to criticize overnight. In addition, because our local he is his own branch of government and ex- the earmarks of other Members of Congress, budget for FY08 is completed, if the cap is lifted now, we would have to reprogram empt himself from important, commonsense especially those of us in the Majority, while of- much needed funds from other areas of the safeguards for protecting classified informa- fering not even a hint of outrage at the ear- schools budget to cover the expected in- tion. And he can’t insist he has the powers of marks offered by the President. crease in attorneys’ fees. For these reasons, both the executive and the legislature This subcommittee covers over 700 indi- I am asking that you allow the fee cap to re- branches, but the responsibilities of neither. vidual agencies. We have so much authority, main in place for the coming fiscal year—so The Vice President is not above the law. the Chairman has to give us cards with what that, with the Council’s help, I have the op- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on it is over which we have jurisdiction. It is my portunity to develop a budget for FY09 that the amendment offered by the gen- desire that we can keep all amendments to assumes removal of the fee cap, prospec- tively, and accounts for the cost of that pol- tleman from Illinois (Mr. EMANUEL). this, and the rest of the bills that my col- icy change. At that point, I can assure you The question was taken; and the leagues and I have been working so hard on that I would support removal of the fee cap Chairman announced that the noes ap- the House Appropriations Committee, to a for special education cases brought after the peared to have it. minimum; that these bills move as quickly as beginning of that fiscal year. Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Chairman, I de- possible through the House and Senate; and I greatly appreciate your consideration of mand a recorded vote. that President Bush signs these bills into law this request and would be happy to discuss The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause the matter with you further at your conven- so that we can continue to work for the Amer- 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on ican people. ience. Thank you for allowing me the oppor- tunity to share my views on the policy, as the amendment offered by the gen- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, well as its fiscal impact, with you. tleman from Illinois will be postponed. Washington, DC, June 26, 2007. Sincerely, AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CAMPBELL OF Hon. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK, ADRIAN M. FENTY, CALIFORNIA House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Mayor. Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KILPATRICK: I write Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Chairman, over the past today on an issue of great importance to my Chairman, I offer an amendment. city, and about which I understand you have week, the country did a collective double-take, The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- a particular interest—that is, inclusion by as one commentator said, when they heard ignate the amendment. Congress of a cap on the amount of attor- that Vice President CHENEY does not believe The text of the amendment is as fol- neys’ fees that can be paid by the District of he is part of the executive branch. That’s why lows: Columbia government in special education Representative EMANUEL has proposed his Amendment offered by Mr. CAMPBELL of cases in our annual appropriations bill. amendment today. As you know, I opposed the cap when I was California: This issue first came to the public’s attention At the end of the bill (before the short a member of the City Council, and, in prin- last week when I wrote to the Vice President ciple, I continue to oppose the cap as a mat- title), insert the following: ter of policy. However, as Mayor, I am obli- asking why he blocked efforts by the National None of the funds in this Act to the Small gated to protect the fiscal health of the city, Archives to conduct security inspections of his Business Administration may be used for the which was in such dire condition for a num- office, as required by the President’s own ex- Wittenberg University East Asian Study ber of years in the 1990s that Congress inter- ecutive order. The response was that the Vice Center. vened by creating the Financial Control President’s office was not an entity within the The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the Board, and I take that responsibility to my executive branch. order of the House of Wednesday, June constituents very seriously. As part of that Legal experts ridiculed this argument, and 27, 2007, the gentleman from California intervention, Congress also created an inde- late-night comics got some good new material. (Mr. CAMPBELL) and a Member opposed pendent Chief Financial Officer for the Dis- But the Vice President’s extreme aversion to each will control 5 minutes. trict, who is required to certify that the Dis- The Chair recognizes the gentleman trict’s local funds budget is balanced each any oversight whatsoever, by Congress or year before it is sent to Capitol Hill. My even by his own Administration, is not a from California. FY08 budget has been by certified by the laughing matter. Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. CFO. The Vice President has claimed special Chairman, this amendment would pro- In order to meet the deadlines of the House privileges that even the President doesn’t hibit funds in the bill from being used and Senate Appropriations Committees, as have. The Vice President has unilaterally for the Wittenberg University East well as the Federal Office of Management claimed an absolute exemption from inspec- Asian Study Center. The committee re- and Budget, the District’s local budget is tions, while other White House offices comply port provides there will be $500,000 normally developed a full year before Con- spent on this local project. gress takes final action on it in the fall (or, with the executive order. Take the National as was the case last year, after the new fiscal Security Council, which is an entity within the Now, Wittenberg University is a pri- year has begun). When a new mayor is elect- White House. It had the wisdom to allow an vate college. On all these earmark ed, modifications to that budget are made inspection. things that I am bringing up and that during the transition and in January to re- The fact is, until the Vice President took this the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. flect his or her priorities. Nevertheless, the unprecedented stance, nobody at the White FLAKE) has brought up, it is not an District’s local budget for FY08 was com- House had ever blocked any security inspec- issue of whether this is a good univer- pleted months before the potential for the tions by the Archives. sity, I am sure it is a great university; attorneys’ fee cap to be eliminated was or whether this is a worthy, charitable raised in Congress. As a result, the budget And this is not the only time the Vice Presi- that I submitted to the Council, and that dent has acted to prevent oversight. He went endeavor, I am sure it is a worthy, was approved by that body in early June, to court to stop GAO from examining the ac- charitable endeavor. It is a question of does not include the multi-million dollar in- tions of his energy task force. He blocked the whether or not it is appropriate for crease in attorney payments that the Dis- Secret Service from disclosing visitors to his taxpayers’ funds.

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I don’t know whether are of enormous importance, as the for the establishment of a center. there should be a third airport in Chi- global marketplace dramatically in- Whether it is the establishment or the cago or not. creases competition while rendering expansion, I just respectfully suggest The point was, is it appropriate to borders irrelevant. According to the that this is more in the nature of sup- use Federal taxpayer funds to fund an United States Census Bureau foreign port for a university rather, than sup- organization that you set up that is for trade statistics, U.S. trade with China port for a project which has a Federal the purpose of basically applying polit- and Japan, the United States’ second nexus and requires Federal tax dollars. ical pressure to create this airport and fourth largest trading partners re- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- when it doesn’t exist. I think that is spectively, amounted to over $550 bil- ance of my time. clearly not appropriate. lion in 2006, representing approxi- Mr. HOBSON. In closing, I would just In this case here, this is to be used mately one-fifth of our total foreign say that I think this is an effective use ‘‘for the development of an under- trade. of dollars to enhance these young peo- graduate interdisciplinary program in I am confused, Mr. Chairman, on this ple’s education, give them the ability international business, with a focus on amendment, because there is no reason to improve the economy in this coun- the field of experience in Asia.’’ really to oppose this program at this try, and I would urge everyone to op- According to the Web site, this East time, because we owe it to our students pose the amendment. Asian Studies Journal has existed for to equip them with every advantage as Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- 27 years. This is the 27th consecutive they prepare to face the challenges and ance of my time. annual edition of this particular publi- opportunities of the global job market The CHAIRMAN. The question is on cation. So this center, it would appear, of the 21st century. the amendment offered by the gen- has existed for 27 years in this univer- One of these tools we can offer our tleman from California (Mr. CAMP- sity. students is the opportunity to study BELL). Again, Mr. Chairman, this is actually abroad. The Institute For Inter- The question was taken; and the a Lutheran university. I am on the national Education of Students con- Chairman announced that the ayes ap- board of advisors of a Lutheran univer- ducted the first large-scale survey ex- peared to have it. sity in my district. I think they do ploring the lasting impact of study Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Chairman, I de- very fine things. I just don’t think it is abroad programs on students’ personal, mand a recorded vote. appropriate to use taxpayer money. professional and academic lives. The Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, it was Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance survey of IES alums found that experi- the understanding of all parties that of my time. ences abroad positively affected their there would not be a recorded vote on Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Chairman, I rise in outlook and career choices and re- this motion. opposition to the amendment. mained essential in their lives, even Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman after graduation. sent to vacate the vote on this amend- One of the most compelling reasons from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes. ment and revote it de novo. Mr. HOBSON. First of all, let me to fund business study abroad pro- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, can thank the chairman and the ranking grams is to train future global com- the gentleman clarify what it is he is mercial leaders to be more effective in member for putting together a good asking for? operating in an increasingly inter- Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, I will be bill. I appreciate the hard work they connected world, taking into account glad to clarify it for my friend the have done on this bill and on approving foreign and international political and chairman. this earmark. economic systems. I am simply asking that the voice Mr. Chairman, this amendment The IES survey found that 97 percent vote which was taken be vacated and would strike $500,000 in funding to sup- of the respondents said studying that we retake the vote de novo. It is port the expansion of the East Asian abroad increased their maturity; 96 my hope that after so doing, we will be Studies and International Business percent reported improved self-con- able to avoid a roll call. Program at Wittenberg University in fidence; 89 percent played a better role Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, we my hometown of Springfield, Ohio. in their ability to handle uncertainty; have no objection. This program will give Wittenberg and 95 percent stated their experience The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection business students the cultural back- had lasting impacts on their worldwide to the request of the gentleman from ground and hands-on experience they view. Mississippi that the voice vote be va- need to compete in the increasingly Mr. Chairman, before I entered public cated to the end that the question be competitive global marketplace. It service, I was a small businessman. I put de novo? achieves this by providing college stu- can tell you there have been numerous There was no objection. dents a curriculum in which they can occasions where my understanding, or The CHAIRMAN. The question is on learn about Asian language, religion lack thereof, of the background and ex- the amendment offered by the gen- and cultures. This understanding is perience of the person sitting across tleman from California (Mr. CAMP- vital to establishing business relation- the table would have helped me much BELL). ships, especially abroad. This is an ex- better in negotiating some of the The amendment was rejected. pansion of the program. In the past, things that I negotiated. A number of AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CAMPBELL OF this has been truly just a learning ex- those people were from around the CALIFORNIA perience in an intellectual way, not fo- world. A better understanding of that, Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. cused on business. a better intellectual capability. Chairman, I offer an amendment. They will immerse themselves in Expanding this program will help The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- these programs while working for over- this small university in my district ignate the amendment. seas companies through internships present a better challenge to the stu- The text of the amendment is as fol- and study-abroad programs. In fact, in dents that are there. lows: 1999, James Scott of Yale University Therefore, Mr. Chairman, I urge ev- Amendment offered by Mr. CAMPBELL of and Timothy Cheek of Colorado Col- eryone to be opposed to this amend- California: lege wrote that Wittenberg is unique ment. At the end of the bill (before the among liberal arts schools in the ac- I reserve the balance of my time. short title), insert the following: complishments and intellectual Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. None of the funds in this Act may be used breadth of its East Asian Studies pro- Chairman, I will just say that the cer- for the following:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:30 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.079 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7371 Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commis- Lewis and Clark State College Urban League of Rochester sion Lorain County Community College USS Saratoga Museum Foundation Adelante Development Center Louisiana Small Busilless Development Cen- Valley Economic Development Center Advantage West Economic Development ter Vermont Small Business Development Cen- Group Louisville Medical Center Development Cor- ter Alleghany Highlands Economic Development poration Wallace State Community College Corporation Macomb County Department of Planning and Department of Public Services, Wayne Coun- ARISE Foundation Economic Development ty, MI Career Center for the Northeast Central Ohio Marshalltown Community College Wayne County, New York Bioscience Consortium Office of Workforce Development, Medina West Virginia University Research Corpora- Barracks Row County, OH tion Barry University for the Institute for Com- MenzFit, Washington DC Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund munity and Economic Development Mifflin Country Industrial Development Cor- Williamsburg County, SC Ben Franklin Technology Partners poration Wittenberg University Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center Mississippi State University Workforce Initiative Asociation, Canton, OH Workforce Development Initiative Mitchell County Development Foundation, Youngstown Edison Incubator Corporation Bridgeport Regional Business Council Inc. Youngstown Central Area Community Im- Bright Beginnings, Inc. Montana State Univrsity provement Corps Bronx Council on the Arts Montana World Trade Center Youngstown Warren Relational Chamber Booklyn College’s Entrepreneurial Center Montgomery College Buffalo Niagara International Trade Founda- National Association of Development Orga- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the tion nizations order of the House of Wednesday, June California State University, Pasadena National Federation of the Blind 27, 2007, the gentleman from California Biotech Training Facility New College Institute (Mr. CAMPBELL) and a Member opposed Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce North Carolina Rural Economic Develop- each will control 5 minutes. and Industry ment Center The Chair recognizes the gentleman Catalyst, Washington, DC North Dakota State College of Science, from California. Center for Economic Growth, Greene Coun- Nanotechnology Applied Science Labora- Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. ty, NY tory Center for lnspired Teaching North Iowa Area Community College Chairman, I am very pleased to see the Center for Women and Enterprise North Side Industrial Development Company distinguished chairman of the Appro- Belvedere Business Park Project, City of Northeast Entrepreneur Fund priations Committee, Mr. OBEY, here, Charlotte, NC Northwest Agriculture Business Center because this is an amendment that he Angela Rudolph, Assistant to the Mayor, Northwestern Univerity suggested right here on the floor of the Chicago, IL Ohio University House on June 13, earlier this month. Grow Inglewood, City of Inglewood, CA Oil Region Alliance of Business During debate that evening, which Adams-LaBrea Retail Project, City of Los Operation New Hope, Florida was the evening in which it was de- Angeles, CA. Peoria NEXT Innovation Center Colorado State University, Sustainable Phoenix House cided that we would make earmarks Biofuels Development Center Portland State University public and that they would be included Columbus College of Art and Design Ready to Work, Ohio in the bill, Mr. OBEY said, ‘‘I want to Community College of Philadelphia Rio Hondo College make clear, I hate the earmarking Connected Technologies Corridor Rochester Tooling and Machining Associa- process. I absolutely detest it.’’ Cuyahoga Community College tion Further on in his comments, the gen- Dartmouth Regional Technology Center Rock Valley College tleman from Wisconsin said, ‘‘And I am Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Rockford Area Ventures Small Business In- going to be very interested in seeing Detroit Renaissance cubator and Technology Commercializa- DuPage Technology Park tion Center which Members vote for the amend- Earth Conservation Corps Rockland Small Business Development Cen- ment that I intend to attach to every Eastern Market, Washington, DC ter appropriations bill which would call for Economic Development Coalition of South- Rowan University a total elimination on earmarks. I east Michigan San Francisco Planning and Urban Research want to see how many of you actually Entrepreneurial Development Center, Inc., Association vote for it.’’ Well, I want the chairman Cedar Rapids, IA Sandoval County New Mexico of the Appropriations Committee to Everybody Wins! Seedco Financial Services Alabama Minority Excel Institute and Women-owned Business Enterprises know that I agree with his comments. Purdue Technology Center of Northwest In- Southern and Eastern Kentucky Tourism In the previous bill that we had be- diana Development Association fore this House yesterday, the Interior Experience Works, Inc., Richmond VA Sephardic Angel Fund, Brooklyn, NY bill, this amendment did not show up. Experience Works, Arlington, VA SER—Jobs for Progress National So I took it upon myself to offer this Fairplex Trade and Conference Center Shawnee State University amendment, which the chairman of the Federal HUBZone Incubator, Elizabeth City, Sierra College Appropriations Committee had sug- NC Sitar Arts Center gested that he was going to offer on Friends of the Big South Fork Soundview Community in Action Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce South Dakota School of Mines every appropriations bill. So that is, in Greater North Louisiana Community Devel- South Side Innovation Center fact, the amendment that I have of- opment Corporation Southeastern University fered. Greystone Foundation Spanish American Merchants Association What this amendment would do, Mr. Hispanic Information and Telecommuni- St. Jerome’s Church Community Center Chairman, is it would strike all 148 ear- cations Network STEEED Youth Program marks that are currently in this bill Historic Congressional Cemetery University of Northern Iowa from the bill, and thereby would save Valley Economic Development Center TechRanch Technology Venture Center $33.71 million of taxpayer money. Howard University College of Dentistry Enterprise Center, Tennessee I hope that the chairman will support Hudson Alpha Institute Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois Institute of Technology University of Texas, San Antonio me in this effort. Obviously I am offer- Indiana State University, Center for New Thomas More College ing this amendment. I intend to vote Business Development Thurgood Marshall College Fund for this amendment, and I hope the Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion University of Connecticut, Avery Point good chairman of the Appropriations Institute for Advanced Learning and Re- University of Maryland Committee would join me in this offer- search University of Missouri, Kansas City ing and in voting for it as well. International Youth Service and Develop- University of Notre Dame, Robinson Enter- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance ment Corps prises Community Learning Center of my time. John C. Calhoun Community College University of Pittsburgh Johnson and Wales University University of South Florida Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise Johnstown Area Regional Industries Incu- University of Southern Maine in opposition to the amendment. bator and Workforce Development Lewiston-Auburn College The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman Kulanu Vocational Education Program University of Texas, Brownsville Inter- from New York is recognized for 5 min- LaGuardia Community College national Trade Center utes.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.029 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7372 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield again, the important point to note here responsibility to make policy. Their myself such time as I may consume. as far as making an argument is that job is to execute policy downtown. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman is the argument was made that the proc- Fifth, Congress has a transparent and using a very interesting approach. He ess was not right, notwithstanding Mr. open process. This is the result of the was part of a group that spent time OBEY having changed the system. Now efforts of the chairman of the Appro- questioning how we presented ear- we are being told that no matter what priations Committee. That was the dis- marks. At that time, we had already, we do, the earmark is just not good. cussion we had. We have accomplished under the leadership of Mr. OBEY, come I wonder if the gentleman is going to that. This is why the gentleman from forth with a proper plan where trans- be supported by all other Members of California can question this earmark, parency was the order of the day, his party who asked this chairman in earmarks generally, because we have a where vetting each program, each re- writing for earmarks and were granted transparent process. People know what quest, was the order of the day. But those earmarks. I wonder how they feel the earmark is, what it does, and who that was not enough for the gentleman. about this, and if they agree with you sponsored it. We have had Member It was not enough for the group that that all earmarks are bad. after Member come in and defend their stood here day after day badgering us Overall we have a diversity of earmarks today, and that is the way it about earmarks. projects in this bill. They touch urban should be. If you eliminate the ear- Now the approach is to say that not- and rural America, all regions of the marking process, you move it solely to withstanding the fact that the ear- country, women and minorities, as well the administration, and where is the marks are part of a very open process, as both sides of the aisle. We have tech- transparency in the administration; or, that not withstanding the fact that nical assistance for start-up businesses, we revert to the old days where a few there is a new day in how we handle technology training, business attrac- people in conference were adding earmarks, that notwithstanding the tion programs, small business incuba- projects with very little opportunity fact that we have cut earmarks by 50 tors and job skills development. Mem- for the Members of the body to look at percent, notwithstanding any of that, bers of this House have been able to them or challenge them. no earmark is good and all earmarks identify many commendable projects. I would think that the gentleman should disappear. The projects that the amendment’s from California would be pleased that What is sad about that is that is not proponent is targeting are important we have the transparency that is part what we were originally presented projects to those Members and those of this and allows him or others to with. We were not presented with that. communities. question earmarks. I think those who We were presented with a belief that I would say to the gentleman to real- put in the earmarks have to be pre- we had to do things differently. Not- ly rethink this approach. If this ap- pared to defend the validity of what withstanding the fact that the chair- proach is, with all due respect to him, they have offered. So this is a good process, and this is a result of our dis- man, Mr. OBEY, already had proposed a a message for the 6:00 news, fine, I cussion. plan that was totally different from can’t argue with that. You have done Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. the past. They felt that it should be well, you have won on that issue. Chairman, how much time do I have re- better or different or colored different, This is really about saying that each individual colleague that surrounds maining? or whatever. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman has you on your side and on this side does Now they want no earmarks. Well, 3 minutes remaining. people should be reminded that Mem- not know what is best for their district Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. ber projects have been vetted through and that the process that we used to Chairman, we did fight hard for this each Member’s office. I have said over come to this point is a process that transparency, and I am glad we have and over again that Members know the does not take into account everything this transparency. But the reason we needs of their districts and Members that we could be worried about. Also, have it is not simply to rubber-stamp know how to present an earmark that it is not a process that has al- every earmark that the Chairs of com- through the committee staff to com- lowed Members to put forth their vi- mittees decide in their judgment to put mittee leadership. sion and at the same time have com- in. Second, every item has been reviewed mittee staff and other Members check Let me quote again the chairman of by the Appropriations Committee. The to make sure. This may come as a the Appropriations Committee, Mr. staff has taken long hours on both shock to some Members, but there were OBEY, on June 13, 2007. He said, ‘‘The sides working in a bipartisan fashion to projects where we felt either the vision reason I hate earmarks is because they look at all requests and come up with or in some cases even the title had to suck everybody in. They suck them the final list. We looked at your re- be dealt with because we didn’t want to into the idea that we have to be ATM quests and you looked at our requests. do the wrong thing and we certainly machines for our districts.’’ We both looked at all of them. That is didn’t want to embarrass anyone. We Mr. Chairman, I don’t think we want how we came to this. So we are pretty did not accept every single project. to be ATM machines for our districts. sure that everybody’s concerns are Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman, I move This amendment which has been sug- taken into account here. to strike the requisite number of gested by Mr. OBEY, I don’t believe he Members who sponsor these projects words. or certainly I necessarily think that all believe that they are worthy and that Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposi- 148 of these are bad. However, if the the taxpayers’ money is being well tion to this amendment. Points I want chairman of the Appropriations Com- spent. Again, whenever an agency to make; First of all, we have reduced mittee believes as he said, ‘‘I hate the spends money on giving out a grant to the level of earmarks. earmarking process, I absolutely detest a community group, we don’t have a Number two, our title is Representa- it,’’ then maybe we should start to re- discussion on the House floor, we don’t tive to the Congress. As such, we have form it. This is a way to reform it. This have discussions on talk shows on TV a responsibility to represent the needs is a way to change it. Let’s just take or radio discussing those grants. of our districts. Earmarks provide a ve- them all out for now, and let’s talk Billions of dollars are given out every hicle to do that. about a way that perhaps something year by the Federal Government to Third, earmarks if you follow them can be done in a way in which we are local groups and local projects, every- through, are great generators of pri- not ATM machines for our districts. thing from building highways to sup- vate investment. It certainly happened By the way, by doing that, we will porting local initiatives. There is no in my district. A lot of good things get save the taxpayers $33.7 million, which discussion of that. done because we have the stimulus of I would imagine they will be able to an earmark. use in their pockets in their districts b 1330 Fourth, we have a right to decide the as they want to and I would argue in a There is no oversight of that as such. priorities of our district. We are better better, more effective way than we But here, when a Member decides that equipped to do that than somebody in will, even though we represent them. he or she knows what is good for their the bureaucracy and in the executive Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- district, we have to attack it. But branch. Constitutionally, we have the ance of my time.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.084 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7373 Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to ing because we have earmarks in the will see to it that any bill that comes strike the last word. bill just as loudly as he was squawking out from now on has no earmarks. So Mr. Chairman, I would like to lay out when we didn’t. He’s a very hard fellow let’s be clear about this. If Members the context for this debate. Here is the to please. don’t want their earmarks, then they record of our Republican friends when Now, what I said a week ago was that should vote for the gentleman’s amend- they controlled the House on the ques- I detest the earmark process, and I do. ment. If they do want their earmarks, tion of earmarks. In the last year that Why? For a number of reasons. Because if they do think that they have as our party controlled the House before it requires me as a conscientious chair- much right as the President of the the Republicans took over, if you take man of this committee to spend a huge United States to determine what hap- the largest four domestic appropria- amount of my time simply reading pens in their district, then I would sug- tions bills, there was a total of less through those things to try to make gest that they vote against the amend- than 800 earmarks in those bills. In the certain that the House is not embar- ment. But it is time to put up or shut last year of the Republican regime in rassed. up. It is time to see where the House those same bills, there were more than But the more fundamental reason I stands on this issue. 8,000. That’s a thousand percent in- am frustrated by the process is because b 1345 crease. it makes so many Members focus so ex- In the Labor-Health appropriation clusively on the issue of earmarks that The committee is trying to reflect bill, the last year I was chairman there we never get a debate on policy, and I the will of the House but we cannot go were zero earmarks in that bill. The thought we came here to debate policy. in both directions at the same time. last year that earmarks were consid- And that’s my problem. I don’t think It’s time we find out which direction ered in the Labor-Health bill under the earmarks are evil. I think Members of the House wants to go. Republican leadership, there were over Congress have a perfect constitutional I thank the gentleman for the time. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3,000 earmarks. right to request specific funding for a back the balance of my time. In addition, earmarks were used for specific project, just as the executive The CHAIRMAN. The question is on internal blackmail. On one occasion, branch does. And I would remind you the amendment offered by the gen- every Democrat who voted against the that the executive branch directs eight tleman from California (Mr. CAMP- Labor-Health-Education bill because it times— BELL). insufficiently funded education and The CHAIRMAN. The time of the The question was taken; and the health and job training saw their ear- gentleman has expired. Chairman announced that the noes ap- mark projects eliminated in retalia- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I peared to have it. tion, and I called that at the time in- move to strike the last word, and I Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. ternal blackmail. yield to the gentleman from Wisconsin. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. It was then that I had my staff pre- Mr. OBEY. I have forgotten where I The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause pare the first analysis of the growth of was, Mr. Chairman. It must be a sign of 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on earmarks during Republican control of old age. the amendment offered by the gen- this House. What bothers me is I thought we all tleman from California will be post- In addition, we saw earmarks used in came here to talk about policy. And so poned. order to change votes on Medicare part what I said on the floor is that I would Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I D, that famous night where the roll like to see once and for all the House move to strike the last word. call was held open for 3 hours while put up or shut up on this issue. I would The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is promises were made in order to turn personally prefer there be no earmarks. recognized for 5 minutes. enough votes around to turn a defeat But as chairman of the committee, I Mr. SERRANO. I yield to the into a victory for that program. have an obligation to try to find that gentlelady from Ohio. After the Cunningham affair, our Re- balance point in the House that re- Ms. SUTTON. Mr. Chairman, I would publican friends announced they were flects the will of the House. I don’t like to commend you for your work going to attach the names of request- have the luxury of pursuing exclusively and leadership on this bill and espe- ers to the earmarks. But they conven- my own will on a subject. So I have cially for recognizing the important iently declined to make that effective been willing to support bills carrying work of the Consumer Product Safety on their watch. So when we came in, earmarks even though I don’t like Commission and for providing the the first thing we did was to implement what they do to my time and my dis- Commission with funds above the that proposal and require that names position, to be frank. President’s request. be attached to earmarks. So what I said, I want to see an up- Past fiscal irresponsibility on the The second thing we did was to im- or-down on all earmarks. I drafted an part of the Republicans means that pose a moratorium on earmarks until amendment to do so and was informed we’ve all been working with a tough we could straighten out the process. by the Parliamentarian that would be budget situation this year. But even The third thing we did was announce subject to a point of order, and so I though we’ve had to make difficult de- that we were going to cut them by 50 chose not to offer an amendment that cisions to get our economy back on the percent for the appropriate accounts, was an obvious waste of the House’s right path, we need also to make room the nonproject accounts. time. for our most important priorities. I The fourth thing we did was to re- I will say that I am pleased that the commend you on doing that. quire a certification to make clear that gentleman has offered his amendment. Recent articles in The New York no one had a financial interest in the Because while it does go as far as mine Times and USA Today called our atten- earmarks that they were seeking. did, it will give the House an oppor- tion to some disturbing trends. The Then we also provided that, unlike 2 tunity to decide once and for all, I number of recalls made by the CPSC years ago, no provision would be able would hope, whether it favors ear- reached a record of 467 last year, and 60 to be put into a conference report with- marks or whether it doesn’t. percent of those products were pro- out having a vote on the final product Rather than spending an inordinate duced in China. This year, every single of that conference report by the con- amount of the House’s time talking one of the 24 toys that were recalled for ferees. That’s what we did. about individual earmarks and seeing safety reasons by the Consumer Prod- Now the gentleman is making a Fed- vote after vote after vote to eliminate uct Safety Commission was manufac- eral case out of the fact that I had them go down to defeat, I think it is tured in China. Our children have been wanted more time to screen these ear- about time we find out what the will of playing with toys whose hazards range marks which have grown exponentially the House is. I want to know whether from laceration, to choking, to severe in order to protect the House from bad the House wants to proceed with ear- burns. Several toys we’ve seen were choices. Folks on his side of the aisle marks in these bills or not. I see no made with lead paint whose hazards objected to that, and so we relented problem with their doing so. are particularly harmful to children. and so we now have earmarks in the But what I will say is if the House We also have seen them have the direst bill. And now the gentleman is squawk- does vote for this amendment, then I of consequences with deaths.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.088 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7374 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 Imports from foreign countries have The Chair recognizes the gentleman that surely would not be my intent, been growing at a staggering rate, Mr. from Mississippi. and that would be a terrible talk show Chairman, and many manufacturers Mr. WICKER. I thank the chairman. topic. from these countries fail to adhere to Mr. Chairman, this is a rather Mr. WICKER. Would the gentleman even basic safety standards. It is in straightforward and simple amend- yield on that point so that can be this environment, and I know you ment. It would simply restore to the cleared up? know this, Mr. Chairman, that the face, or the obverse, of the dollar coin, Mr. SERRANO. I yield to the gen- work of the Consumer Product Safety the new dollar coin that is being mint- tleman from Mississippi. Commission is absolutely critical. Con- ed now, the words ‘‘In God We Trust’’ Mr. WICKER. By designating that sumer product safety is not an area we and ‘‘E Pluribus Unum.’’ the part of the dollar coin statute that can afford to ignore, and the CPSC is ‘‘In God We Trust’’ is the current na- says it should be edged onto the edge of not an agency we can afford to tional motto and has been our motto the coin, by removing that, we revert underfund. since 1956. ‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’ was ac- back to the original statute under We can’t make up for the shortfalls, tually suggested by the Congress to be which we’ve been governed all along, unfortunately, in funding that the on the seal of the United States of which has all of the coins from the half agency has had overnight, but the America as early as 1776. These two dollar down to the penny with ‘‘E funding in this year’s Financial Serv- phrases have been a part of who we are Pluribus Unum’’ and ‘‘In God We ices appropriations bill is a positive and what we are about for as long as al- Trust.’’ Mr. SERRANO. Reclaiming my time, step in the right direction. I just want most anyone within the sound of my the way the statute is written, it would to thank you for your leadership on voice can remember. not allow that to happen. And in this these issues and I look forward to Now, I have in my hand here a United case, we’re actually trying to help you. working with you in the future to en- States quarter. On one side, it has ‘‘In We’re suggesting that what you are sure that oversight agencies like the God We Trust.’’ You turn it over, and doing will in some if not all cases re- CPSC have the funds to do the impor- this happens to be one of the new quar- move In God We Trust and does not tant work that they are called to do. ters featuring a State, it happens to be make provisions to place it anywhere Mr. SERRANO. I thank the Rhode Island, but still there’s room on else. That’s our interpretation. That’s gentlelady from Ohio for her comments the other side of that coin for the term why I said reluctant opposition because and for raising these important con- ‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’—out of many, one otherwise I would not oppose it. sumer protection issues. I totally agree people, as I say, a very significant Secondly, your bill speaks to an item with her that this Congress must place phrase about who we are as a people. put forth by the mint. Nowhere in this a new emphasis on consumers and en- You take the dollar coin, Mr. Speak- bill does the Mint come up. We don’t suring that defective and dangerous er, and there’s a picture of George deal with that. And so that also is an products, particularly from overseas, Washington on the front, there is a issue. But it’s a kind of thing where op- are kept from the marketplace. I com- likeness of the Statue of Liberty on the posing it will be misunderstood as mend the gentlelady for raising these back, but if you’re looking for the badly as what you’re proposing is to- issues. I look forward to working with words ‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’ or ‘‘In God tally misunderstood on this side. Your you. We Trust,’’ it’s not on either side. In effect may be that you will go down in I may say that if you were to look at order to find that, you have to look at history as the gentleman who took In our bill and read through the language the very edge of the coin and you have God We Trust off the coins and didn’t in the bill, the one thing you will see is to get the light just right and there it put it on anywhere else. a desire by this chairman and the sub- is on the edge of the coin. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance committee to begin anew to look at a I think most people would agree with of my time. whole new way of how consumers me, Mr. Chairman, in saying they Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, at this should be protected. I think that for would like to have these significant point, I’m delighted to yield to my too long in this country, we kind of phrases returned to a position of prom- friend from Virginia (Mr. GOODE) a pushed away consumerism as a true inence on the coin. Whether by design minute and a half. issue. We’re coming back to that. This or by accident, whether purposely or Mr. GOODE. I want to thank and sa- bill speaks strongly to that. I commend unintentionally, the fact that these lute the gentleman from Mississippi for you for bringing up these issues. two important mottos are on the edge focusing on this issue. Ms. SUTTON. I thank the chairman, of the coin, I think it puts them in a Since the 1800s, In God We Trust has and I look forward to working with you less prominent place, and I think most appeared on much of our money. It was to take it in that direction. Americans would appreciate it if we even on the two-cent piece that was AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. WICKER put them back where they should be. popular only for a few years in the Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, I have With that, I would urge an ‘‘aye’’ 1860s. an amendment at the desk. vote on the amendment. I’ve had citizens come up to me and The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance show me the penny, the nickel, the ignate the amendment. of my time. dime, the half dollar and they pull out The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise the new dollar coin and say, ‘‘In God lows: in opposition. We Trust is not in a prominent place.’’ Amendment offered by Mr. WICKER: The CHAIRMAN. Does the gentleman It is on the edge of a coin. And I fully At the end of the bill (before the short continue his reservation on the point support the effort to take it off the title), insert the following: of order? edge and put it on the front. TITLE IX—ADDITIONAL GENERAL Mr. SERRANO. No, I withdraw my I would point out having it on the PROVISIONS point of order. edge or side of the coin has led to nu- SEC. 901. None of the funds made available The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman’s merous mint errors. I have read some in this Act may be used to implement sec- reservation is withdrawn. accounts that as many as 30,000 dollars tion 5112(n)(2)(C) of title 31, United States The gentleman is now recognized for do not have the etching on the side of Code. 5 minutes. In God We Trust or E Pluribus Unum. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I re- Mr. SERRANO. It’s somewhat a hesi- And then there have been instances serve a point of order on the gentle- tant approach to being against it for where only the side was punched and man’s amendment. the simple reason that we’re not sure that, of course, makes for a highly col- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman’s on this side if his amendment accom- lectible item. But we need to focus on point of order is reserved. plishes anything. The way the amend- keeping In God We Trust in a promi- Pursuant to the order of the House of ment is written, some would argue that nent place. I hope it would be the Wednesday, June 27, 2007, the gen- what the gentleman does is remove In pleasure of this body to support the tleman from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER) God We Trust from the coin. But it amendment of the gentleman from and a Member opposed each will con- doesn’t say that it places it anywhere Mississippi and put In God We Trust trol 5 minutes. else. And I know that’s not his intent, back where it belongs.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.092 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7375 Mr. WICKER. I would inquire of the The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- eral Communications Commission, in Chair as to whether he has any other ignate the amendment. this fiscal year about which we are de- speakers on this amendment. The text of the amendment is as fol- bating, to use no funds to return the Mr. SERRANO. No, but I would like lows: Fairness Doctrine. to speak myself. I have no other speak- Amendment offered by Mr. PENCE: Now, I want to acknowledge the fact ers. At the end of the bill (before the short that there are some who are skeptical Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, I re- title) add the following: about the need for this amendment. I serve the balance of my time. TITLE IX—ADDITIONAL GENERAL have heard distinguished and respected Mr. SERRANO. I am informed that PROVISIONS Members of this body come to this the original law was sort of set aside SEC. 901. None of the funds made available floor and say that this is, quote, an when the law was passed for these par- by this Act may be used by the Federal Com- issue which does not exist, and have ticular sets of coins. In other words, munications Commission to implement the seen writing, and I expect we will hear Fairness Doctrine, as repealed in General rhetoric to that effect, and I will re- these coins speak to In God We Trust Fairness Doctrine Obligations of Broadcast Li- on their own in that law, as I under- censees (50 Fed. Reg. 35418 (1985)), or any spect the words of each person that ut- stand it. If you now remove that lan- other regulations having the same sub- ters that view, but I will differ. guage here, then nothing kicks in from stance. Just for example, in the last 2 days, the Senate majority whip, the distin- the previous law and you end up with The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the guished Senator from Illinois, RICHARD the possibility of no In God We Trust order of the House of Wednesday, June DURBIN, said, ‘‘It’s time to reinstitute on the coin. Please understand, we’re 27, 2007, the gentleman from Indiana the Fairness Doctrine.’’ That was yes- not arguing against putting In God We (Mr. PENCE) and a Member opposed terday. In the last several days, the Trust on the coin. We support it. We’re each will control 20 minutes. chairman of the Senate Rules Com- suggesting that your amendment as The Chair recognizes the gentleman mittee, Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN, said written may accomplish just the oppo- from Indiana. site of what you want to accomplish. Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, I yield she was looking at reviving the Fair- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- myself such time as I may consume. ness Doctrine. The Democrat nominee ance of my time. (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- for the President of the United States The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman mission to revise and extend his re- in 2004, the distinguished Senator JOHN from Mississippi is recognized for the marks.) KERRY, said, ‘‘I think the Fairness Doc- balance of his time. Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, I come to trine ought to be there,’’ and he went Mr. WICKER. My friend the gen- the floor today, along with my part- on to say, ‘‘I also think the equal time tleman from New York says there’s the ners in this amendment, Congressman doctrine ought to come back.’’ Most re- cently, the Center for American possibility that we might do something JEB HENSARLING of Texas, Congressman Progress, a liberal think tank, pub- unintentional here. Really this is quite JEFF FLAKE of Arizona, very much in a clear. And Members voting on this in a spirit of bipartisanship. We come to the lished an entire report on what it few moments should understand that floor in this moment, on this amend- called the ‘‘structural imbalance of po- it’s quite clear. If you feel that ‘‘In God ment, to be about that, which I think litical talk radio.’’ So you will forgive me if many of us We Trust’’ ought to be put in a place of we are all about. sense there is afoot in the Nation’s prominence on the dollar coin, you’ll The freedom of speech and the free- Capital a bit of a cool breeze on the vote ‘‘yes’’ for the amendment. If you dom of the press is not a partisan issue freedom of the press and the freedom of feel that the all inclusive phrase ‘‘E in this Congress. We all live under and expression on the airwaves. So we seize cherish that first amendment that says Pluribus Unum’’ should be put back on this opportunity in the appropriations the dollar coin in a place where it can Congress shall make no law abridging process, with my partners, JEFF FLAKE actually be read by people using it in the freedom of speech or of the press. and JEB HENSARLING, and hopefully a I, myself, Mr. Chairman, have worked commerce, then you should vote for bipartisan majority in this Congress, in a bipartisan way in this Congress to the Wicker amendment. to say yes to freedom and to reject, in fashion legislation that ensures a free If there is a question on interpreta- this fiscal year, the power that we have and independent press. The amendment tion, if there is this possibility that the in the spending bill, any funds to be before this body today is simply an ex- chairman mentions, certainly that can spent to bring back this unfairness doc- tension of that mission. be cleared up. This amendment has a trine to American broadcasting law. Our legislation would simply say little farther to go. The Senate may Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance that none of the funds made available take up the appropriation bills. At of my time. some point we will have to come to in this act may be used by the Federal Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I some sort of agreement between the Communications Commission to imple- would just like to inform the gen- House and Senate on how to fund the ment the Fairness Doctrine, as re- tleman that we will accept his amend- Treasury and the departments dealt pealed in 1985. ment. with in this appropriation bill. Now, the Fairness Doctrine actually The CHAIRMAN. Who claims time in I say the issue is clear. If you want came to pass in 1949, part of a regula- opposition? ‘‘In God We Trust’’ on the dollar coin, tion of a much older law. It required Mr. OBEY. For purposes of debate, I it’s a very simple question. Vote ‘‘aye’’ broadcasters to prevent controversial would like to claim the time in opposi- on the Wicker amendment. issues in a fair and balanced manner. tion. The CHAIRMAN. The question is on That sounds reasonable enough. But The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman the amendment offered by the gen- because of the lack of clarity in the from Wisconsin is recognized for 20 tleman from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER). regulation, in the commission’s rul- minutes. The question was taken; and the ings, broadcasters, during almost four Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield my- Chairman announced that the ayes ap- decades, often opted not to offer any self 3 minutes. peared to have it. controversial programming whatso- Mr. Chairman, this issue is much ado Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, I de- ever. about nothing. We have been subjected mand a recorded vote. The FCC concluded that, in fact, by to filibuster by amendment all week, The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause 1985, this regulation was having a and now we are going to be subjected 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on chilling effect on the public debate and to 40 minutes of so-called debate on a the amendment offered by the gen- repealed it effective 1987. Since the de- nonexistent issue. Now, why is this tleman from Mississippi will be post- mise of the Fairness Doctrine, talk issue here? poned. radio particularly has emerged as a dy- There isn’t anybody in the Congress namic forum for public debate and, I that I know of who is trying to legisla- b 1400 offer, an asset to the Nation. tively resurrect the Fairness Doctrine, AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. PENCE Our amendment, simply put, is an ef- and, certainly, the totally Republican- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an fort to maintain the status quo, to pre- dominated commission is not going to amendment. vent this administration and this Fed- resurrect that doctrine.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.097 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7376 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 What’s at stake here is that a certain So forgive us for being skeptical that Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to my Senator, who evidently was afflicted by nothing is afoot. But when the major- partner in this amendment, the distin- a bad case of being hit by sun spots so ity leader in the Senate says it’s time guished chairman of the Republican he no longer believes that there is any- to reinstitute the Fairness Doctrine, I Study Committee, JEB HENSARLING. thing like global warming, claims that think we’re right to be concerned. Mr. HENSARLING. I thank the gen- he was in an elevator and overheard a Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 tleman for yielding. I thank him for his couple of Senators talk about resur- minutes to the gentleman from Ohio. leadership. recting the fairness clause. The two Mr. KUCINICH. I agree with my col- Mr. Chairman, there is no greater Senators involved say that’s nonsense. league from Wisconsin that this debate guarantor of our democracy and our But what you have got going on here is a red herring, that it is an effort to freedoms than the first amendment. is an effort on the part of right-wing perpetuate the abuse of the public There is no greater threat to our first radio to gin up the folks by inventing trust by holing up the usual straw man amendment, freedom of speech, than a fight that doesn’t exist. As far as I’m to divert attention from the fact that the resurrection of the so-called Fair- concerned, it’s immaterial to me how our airwaves are being abused and our ness Doctrine. The use of the term people vote on this. If Members want democracy is being eroded. It’s an ef- ‘‘fairness doctrine’’ would make George the debate to go until 8:00 tonight in- fort to fire up a base. Orwell blush. The use of the program stead of 7:00, fine, spend 40 minutes de- An informed electorate is essential to would make Hugo Chavez jealous. bating an issue that doesn’t exist. a strong democracy. One of the things Fairness, fairness particularly, as de- But what I do find interesting is that that I would like to say to my col- fined and policed by government, is the folks who scream every day of the leagues, there is a conflation here absolute antithesis of freedom. week about that so-called ‘‘liberal where they are talking about freedom It is patently unfair, and there was a press,’’ all of a sudden they are now of the press. In the Constitution, free- time in our Nation’s history when lib- saying, ‘‘Oh, my God, can you imagine, dom of the press relates to freedom erals proudly spoke out and jealously somebody might force a fairness doc- that newspapers have. guarded our first amendment rights, trine on us.’’ Well, one would think The electronic media is governed by and now, as we have heard from others, that if they really do believe the press the FCC, and the 1934 act says that they seek to shut it down. is liberal, that they would then want electronic media has to serve in the If, in doubt, colleagues err on the the protection that would come from public interest, convenience and neces- side of freedom. the Fairness Doctrine. sity. Just for the sake of keeping the Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 I think the very fact that they don’t record straight, you can talk about the minutes to the distinguished gentle- want to see the Fairness Doctrine res- freedom of the press and you may mean woman from California (Ms. WATSON). urrected is, in fact, an open admission newspapers, radio and TV. Ms. WATSON. Mr. Chairman, I find that they recognize the radio waves are But it is a fact that the electronic this very odd, this situation we are in. largely and almost totally dominated media is governed by the FCC. Under We heard a number of our Republican by the right and the far right and the the laws of the FCC, 1934, we are sup- colleagues come to the floor today to off-the-wall right. posed to be operating a public interest, object to particular spending items in I don’t see any purpose in taking any convenience and necessity. the bill, but this might be a first. Mr. more time. Now, the proponents of this amend- PENCE has an amendment here to pre- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance ment and of right-wing corporate radio vent spending on something that of my time. and TV are saying that they are doesn’t exist. Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, first let threatened by this fairness doctrine be- Mr. Chairman, I think it’s worth us me acknowledge my gratitude that the cause they think, incorrectly, it will having a real debate on the need for a chairman of this subcommittee will ac- require corporate radio and TV to be fairness doctrine. But before we get cept this amendment and has endorsed actually fair and balanced. I think they into the merits of the Fairness Doc- it on the floor. are probably threatened by such a pros- trine, we should point out that the Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to my pect because they know that this par- Fairness Doctrine has not existed since partner in this amendment, the gen- ticular type of radio and TV commu- 1987, so that the argument that the tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). nication is not. Fairness Doctrine has somehow caused Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman Now, any proposal to address the real bias in America media is a complete for yielding. issue here, restoring genuinely produc- red herring. The gentleman from Wisconsin men- tive public debate, would need to re- But I think we need to take a hard tioned that he heard one Senator with store accountability to those who use look at what happens to our public dia- sun spots overheard two other Senators the publicly owned airwaves. The first logue in this country when only six talking. step would be to reverse the extreme companies have dominion over public Mr. OBEY. Would the gentleman concentration of media ownership. debate. Let’s have this debate out in the open, yield? b 1415 Mr. FLAKE. Yes, I would. not when some are trying to use a red Mr. OBEY. I didn’t say he was from herring to try to prevent reinstate- Mr. PENCE says he doesn’t want the Arizona. ment of a rule that this administration Federal Government deciding what is Mr. FLAKE. No, he wasn’t from Ari- would never reinstate, never, not a fair and what is not fair, but at least zona. The gentleman can be excused. way. the Federal Government is accountable He has been very busy, and I am glad As Mr. OBEY said, what’s this debate to voters. And so I think we need to get he has been reading earmark request about? It’s a debate about something back to what is really fair in an open letters. There have been a lot of them, that’s not going to happen under this society. And I urge my colleagues to so he has been tied up. administration, but it may happen vote against the Pence amendment. But what he missed, as the good gen- under a future administration. And I would urge Mr. PENCE to join tleman from Indiana mentioned, Sen- Mr. PENCE. I think the gentleman us in working to open up a free, true ate Majority Whip DICK DURBIN from from Ohio knows how much I respect market in American media. And I Illinois, not afflicted with sun spots, by his liberal passion and often feel it stand ready to work with you, Mr. the way, just yesterday said, ‘‘It is mirrors my conservative passion, but PENCE, or any other Member of this time to reinstitute the Fairness Doc- let me emphasize and agree with his House who wants to shift our public de- trine.’’ So I don’t think that we are final point. bate away from the centrally planned seeing things here. There is a move It is precisely about the next admin- media environment we have today to a afoot. istration that many here in this Cham- truly, functional, free market where Make no mistake, this is targeted at ber and many here in America are con- new entrepreneurs have a chance to talk radios, where conservatives seem cerned with leaving in the Federal compete with established media com- to have done a little better in the mar- Communications Commission the re- panies and where new ideas have a ketplace than the other side of the ar- sources or the authority to reregulate chance to compete with the old and gument. the public airwaves. failed policies of the past.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.105 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7377 Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is dom. We have some of the most promi- minutes to the distinguished Repub- recognized for 5 minutes. nent and powerful Members of this lican whip of the House of Representa- Mr. SERRANO. First of all, if this is Congress stepping forward and calling tives. not a political stunt for the public and for the regulation of free speech on the Mr. BLUNT. I thank the gentleman for those talk shows to carry in sup- air waves of America using this archaic for yielding, and I’m on the side that port, then why are we debating for 40 doctrine dubbed as the fairness doc- this debate does matter. And, in fact, I minutes an amendment that I accepted trine. think I just heard debate begin, as our at the beginning and almost inter- And today, with the support of the good friend just suggested that this rupted the gentleman in accepting it? majority, we will send a deafening mes- doctrine does need to be looked at and Another thing that’s very inter- sage that not on our watch will that does need to be changed. esting, if you don’t believe that you occur. I certainly think that this debate is have great support in the electronic Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to a more meaningful than whether the media right now, if you don’t believe former broadcaster, distinguished Vice President is part of the executive that those stations have gone out of member of the Commerce Committee, branch of government or not, and I’m their way to give the conservative Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. grateful to Mr. PENCE and Mr. point of view and leave out those of us Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. I am still a HENSARLING and Mr. FLAKE for bring- who may be considered liberals and broadcaster, actually. My family has ing this issue to the floor today. who consider themselves liberals, then been in radio broadcasting for more I’m also grateful, and appreciate the why are you so afraid of something than 20 years. majority’s willingness to accept this. called the fairness doctrine? If there’s The CHAIRMAN. Will the gentleman And while this may not be an item that nothing to get fixed because there’s suspend? The microphone is not on. was on the House agenda last week, I nothing broken, what’s the concern? Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Chair- think it’s clearly an item on the agen- Well, obviously, you must know that man, it seems rather cruel that a radio da of debate in the country. there’s something that you may stand broadcaster would not have his micro- The fairness doctrine, or the so- to lose, otherwise you wouldn’t make a phone turned on. And so I stand here called fairness doctrine is a clear and big fuss about it. today in support of this amendment be- bald-faced attack on free speech. It’s Now, let me tell you something. cause it really is about the first been declared such by the Supreme Probably any so-called liberal you amendment. And it is about the free- Court and the FCC, and just about would get on radio, if one was hired by dom of speech on the air waves. And if every reasonable American who ever any of those stations, would probably you don’t think so, go back to what the heard about it. U.S. Supreme Court said in Red Lion Proponents of the doctrine don’t like be a moderate. You have nothing to Broadcasting vs. FCC 38 years ago what they hear on the radio, but in- worry about. Mr. KUCINICH and I are when they cautioned that while the stead of empowering the process by en- not leaving Congress. We will not have doctrine may be constitutional, if it’s gaging the points with regular Ameri- a radio or TV show any time soon, and cans, they prefer to empower a govern- therefore, it won’t be what you think it ever used to restrain speech its con- ment agency to silence those voices. is. It’ll be pretty moderate. stitutionality should be reconsidered. This is a diverse country with rich But, again, what is the problem with 1974, in Miami Herald Publishing and robust views on politics, on cul- going against an issue where you claim Company vs. Torino, the Court con- ture, on society, on the role of govern- that there’s a problem and, in fact, we cluded that the doctrine inescapably ment. The right to vocalize disagree- know no issue exists. Now, that seems dampens the vigor and limits the vari- ments on all those topics in whatever to be a prevailing behavior here today. ety of public debate. medium or whatever way is available, You have seen amendments and you Twenty-three years ago, in FCC vs. is fundamentally what differentiates us will see more coming later that speak League of Women Voters, the court from the countries, the totalitarian to something that’s not an issue. It’s concluded the scarcity rationale under- views of regimes that our country has not a problem. And this one, I’m actu- lying the doctrine was flawed, and the stood against for now 230 years. ally accepting it. I’m saying let Rush doctrine was limiting the breadth of But the fairness doctrine would limit and the other guys, you know, continue public debate. The U.S. Supreme Court those rights and submit private broad- to be fair and balanced in their ap- made that series of rulings and, as a re- casters to arbitrary rules of so-called proach. That’s fine with me. And here sult, the FCC overturned it. And as a fairness, rules, I suppose, that would you want more and more and more of result of overturning that, all of a sud- change from year to year, depending on the same. den, the air waves blossomed with both who controlled the Congress or who But, again, not to be flippant in any conservative speech and liberal speech. controlled the White House. way, I assure you that neither in Span- It’s not my fault that Air America The content of radio and television ish or in English have I been offered a didn’t find a huge audience out there shows should be directed by station radio show that would make your skin and went bankrupt. There are others managers, not by government bureau- crawl moving it to the left where the out there who have done very success- crats. The success or failure of that debate should be at times. Have no fully. It has encouraged speech. programming should be determined by fear, I’m staying in Congress for as If the fairness doctrine is put back in the marketplace of options and the long as I can be in Congress, and you place, as it was pre-1987, you will si- marketplace of ideas, not by some arbi- have nothing to fear but your fears lence, not expand, public debate. I’ve trary rule of a government agency. itself. been a broadcaster. I know what it was Again, I want to thank Mr. PENCE, I yield back. like when it was in place, and I know Mr. FLAKE and Mr. HENSARLING for of- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, might I what it will be like again. And while I fering this important amendment. I inquire how much time I have remain- don’t always agree with those who are urge its support, both in the House ing? on the air waves, I will always defend today and in the debates that I believe The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman has their right to speak their piece because are starting now. 10 minutes remaining. it actually energizes people to get in- It may have been in an elevator yes- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, and to volved. terday and a hearing room tomorrow the distinguished chairman of the sub- So yes, I have a talk radio station and the FCC in the future, if we don’t committee, I appreciate both the tone and yes, it does have Rush Limbaugh engage in this important debate again. and the good natured aspects of his re- on it, and it does have Sean Hannity on I’m grateful to the majority for ac- marks. But I say very seriously when it and Michael Reagan and others. And cepting this amendment, but I urge all he asked the question rhetorically, he this is what American broadcasting is Members of the House to speak out says you act as though there’s some- about, in part. loudly against this so-called doctrine thing you would stand to lose. But what we’re really about here is as this debate continues. Our view is, despite the gentleman’s protecting the fundamental constitu- Mr. SERRANO. I move to strike the assurances that I completely accept as tional rights of first amendment speech last word. sincere, what we stand to lose is free- that we stood on this floor and raised

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:30 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.108 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7378 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 our hand to protect and uphold, and marks, I yield 1 minute to the distin- would say, this doctrine is so 20th cen- the courts have made it clear that re- guished gentleman from Florida (Mr. tury, and it should not be part of our instituting the fairness doctrine, if FEENEY). 21st century. used to restrict speech, would be un- Mr. FEENEY. I too want to thank Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, I am constitutional. Congressman FLAKE and the cosponsors pleased to yield 1 minute to the distin- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, I am of this amendment. Our friends on the guished and eloquent gentleman from pleased to yield 1 minute to the distin- Democratic side have two arguments. Missouri (Mr. AKIN). guished Republican leader of the Number 1, they say this is a super- Mr. AKIN. Mr. Chairman, in just sev- United States House of Representa- fluous, it’s a red herring because no- eral days, America will be celebrating tives, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. body’s talking about it. But we’ve al- her birthday. As we enjoy the 4th of BOEHNER). ready had two of our colleagues on the July, we recall the brave patriots who Mr. BOEHNER. Let me thank my Democratic side say that they like stood up to the biggest military power colleague from Indiana for yielding, talking about and maybe rehabili- in the world and defended basic prin- and thank he and his colleagues who tating the fairness doctrine, which is a ciples that they were willing to lay have introduced this amendment for bad misnomer. In fact, this is the left- their lives down for. Their wives and their work. ist censorship doctrine, and we ought their children suffered as well. All of this talk about bringing back to refer to it as such. As they had a chance to develop a the fairness doctrine caused me to The second argument that they give systematic form of government and to think about the whole idea of the Fed- us is that Republicans ought to like lay out the very most important things eral Communications Commission, set the fairness doctrine because we’re al- that they had suffered so hard for. The up in the 1930s to regulate the air ways complaining about liberal bias in very first amendment to the Constitu- waves and the spectrum that’s out the media. And to that I would say tion was about free speech. The Found- there so that we didn’t have two radio this: The difference is that Rush ers believed that it was critical to pro- stations on the same wave. This was Limbaugh knows and admits he’s a tect property, and of all forms of prop- set up in the 1930s. conservative. erty. The thing that issues from a And then in the 1940s we got into the man’s heart is the most precious. For a b 1430 idea that, well, there aren’t that many person to be able to have a belief and options in TV and radio, and so maybe Dan Rather and Katie Couric don’t to be able to speak that freely is a pre- we ought to make sure that all of know and they don’t admit that they cious thing not only to our Founders them, in terms of what they say, is are liberal. That is the difference. Rush but to all who have been defenders of fair. will get regulated; the others will not. the first amendment. Well, that might have been helpful in And I would tell you that the first I thank our colleagues who have the 1940s and 1950s and 1960s, but my amendment, freedom of speech, means issued this fantastic amendment. I goodness, we’re in the 21st century, nothing if it means the government think we should support it with the where people get their news from thou- can tell you what you must say or last drop of our blood and the last far- sands of different sources. It could be what you must publish. The freedom of thing of our treasure. radio, from hundreds and hundreds of speech inherently means the freedom Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, I am radio stations. It could be from TV, not to say certain thoughts or certain pleased to yield 1 minute to a force of where we now have hundreds and hun- words. nature on the House floor, the gen- dreds of stations. It could be from the Supreme Court Justice Potter Stew- tleman from Georgia, Dr. TOM PRICE. Internet. It could be from the news- art, no conservative, once said: ‘‘Cen- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, papers. There’s lots of places for people sorship reflects society’s lack of con- I thank the gentleman for yielding to get their news. fidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an time and I appreciate his leadership on And at the end of the day, as I think authoritarian regime.’’ this. about the fairness doctrine, I think In China, North Korea, and else- Mr. Chairman, freedom is the about those of us in Congress. We get where, they have their ‘‘fairness doc- foundational principle of our society. elected based on our constituents and trines.’’ We don’t need one. Our Founders were champions of this what we’re for and what we’re against, Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, I am God-given right and charged future whether they like us or they don’t like pleased to yield 1 minute to a member generations with eternal vigilance to us. And if they like us, they might vote of the Appropriations Committee, the protect it. for us again. And if they don’t like us, distinguished gentleman from Illinois We are here today because some very guess what, they get to go punch the (Mr. KIRK). prominent Democrat leaders, including ballot for somebody else. Mr. KIRK. Mr. Chairman, I thank Mr. the Senate whip, want Uncle Sam to Well, when it comes to the issue of PENCE for bringing this amendment start telling radio and TV personalities the fairness doctrine, when we’re deal- and I support it. I do not think that we what to talk about, to limit their free- ing with radio, they can go a lot of dif- should spend taxpayer dollars to resur- dom and ours. Rather than fight in the ferent places. And I think that the best rect the 1929 doctrine, which was im- marketplace of ideas, they want to way is to let the judgment of the posed by the old Federal Radio Com- bring back a 1929 radio regulation American people decide. And they can mission. known as the Fairness Doctrine, which decide with their finger. They can turn Several Senators now say they don’t has nothing to do with fairness. it off or they can turn it on. They can like free speech on radio and TV, and A so-called ‘‘fairness doctrine’’ today change channels or they can decide to they are looking to exhume the body of tramples upon freedom of speech and go to their computer and read it on the a 1920s-era radio regulation because freedom of the press. It dictates to Internet. they do not want Americans to hear. Americans that in an open and free and And the idea that people are calling This 1920s radio regulation, appro- flooded marketplace of ideas, they need for the fairness doctrine to be called priately called a ‘‘doctrine,’’ was put Washington politicians to sort it all back reminds me, once again, of why I into law by President Herbert Hoover. out. came here. I came here because I Remember, during that time, Western Mr. Chairman, real freedom means a thought government was too big, it powers also signed a Kellogg pact that government that listens to the people, spent too much, and no one was hold- outlawed war, Alaska and Hawaii were not one that dictates to the people ing the government accountable. not States, Mickey Mouse got his first whom they must listen to. Let’s trust the American people to do cartoon, and Joseph Stalin became the Let’s keep the Fairness Doctrine off what they think is best. Their finger unquestioned ruler of the Soviet Union. our airwaves and in the history books can make all the decisions, all that This 1929 radio regulation that these where it belongs. they need to make on their own behalf. Senators want to dig up was written Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, I am Let’s trust them to do the right thing. when there was no TV, no cable, no pleased to yield 1 minute to the gen- Mr. PENCE. With gratitude to the Internet, not to mention no satellite or tleman from New Jersey (Mr. GAR- Republican leader for his eloquent re- MySpace or YouTube. As kids today RETT).

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.111 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7379 Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Hensarling amendment in regard to trine’’ and vote ‘‘aye’’ on the Pence Chairman, I rise to strongly support this so-called ‘‘fairness’’ issue. It would amendment on behalf of my colleagues this amendment by the gentlemen from be patently unfair, this so-called doc- JEFF FLAKE and JEB HENSARLING. Indiana and from Texas. trine. Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to Fair and balanced media, truly a Wouldn’t it be nice if we could say strike the last word. laudable goal. But, quite frankly, Mr. the same thing to the editorial boards Mr. Chairman, as someone of note Chairman, we achieve that result when of the Los Angeles Times and the At- said a long time ago, it will be little we do, in fact, let the public decide. lanta Journal Constitution? Wouldn’t noted nor long remembered what we They report; you do decide. That is it be nice if we could say the same say here today. Certainly this has not more than just a catch phrase. That is thing to Hollywood in regard to all been one of the most scintillating de- what this American public is about. these movies that our young people are bates in the history of the Republic. You see, it is the market, and when I being exposed to? Wouldn’t it be nice if But I do want to thank my friends on say the ‘‘market,’’ I mean the Amer- we could say the same thing to our the right because if our folks on talk ican people, for they are the best arbi- public universities and colleges in re- radio and yap yap TV, if they actually believed that there was a fiercely lib- ters of what a free press is and to ob- gard to the teachers of political science eral press that dominated the country, tain it and they are the best mecha- and the guest lecturers and those who then they would be running kicking nism to achieve it in this Nation. It is give the baccalaureate addresses? But and screaming, demanding a Fairness not the unelected bureaucrats of a cen- freedom of speech doesn’t allow that. Doctrine. And the fact that the folks tral government that we must look to. I clearly endorse this amendment. on talk radio and yap yap TV are doing The FCC should not spend one dime We must look to the American public. just the opposite indicates to me that So I rise to strongly support this promoting this so-called ‘‘fairness doc- they are publicly admitting that they amendment, this amendment that will trine,’’ which is anything but fair. are not ‘‘fair and balanced.’’ guarantee us a free press. Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman, I yield A lot of fun has been made of the Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman, I move to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. FCC. It started in 1929, Herbert Hoover. to strike the last word. GOHMERT). Herbert Hoover was a very unlucky Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gen- Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Chairman, I President who happened to be a very tleman from Georgia (Mr. WESTMORE- thank the ranking member for yield- fine man and who had, I think, for his LAND). ing. I appreciate that very much. long illustrious life, a pretty good un- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Chair- The Fairness Doctrine is such a mis- derstanding of what it takes to be basi- man, I want to thank my friend from nomer. It may be an oxymoron, if you cally fair in this country. You ought to Ohio for yielding and my friend from would. But one of the great things go back and read some of Herbert Hoo- Indiana for offering this amendment. about this country throughout our his- ver’s speeches. He takes a lot of guff, Let me say this: there seems to be tory since we became a country has but he was a very impressive man, with some doubt over there or something been that rather than have another a misguided economic policy, but he from the subcommittee Chair and the revolution, people can express their was a very impressive human being. full committee Chair about why we views. They can say what they want. When the FCC was created, it was don’t believe them. Well, in November The Fairness Doctrine suppressed that based on the idea that the airwaves, they kind of snookered the public. a great deal and it fomented a lot of which were being licensed to private They had told them that they were agitation. holders, were, in fact, property of the going to give more affordable health As long as people can get out there public and that it is sort of like our care to all Americans, which hasn’t and express their views, we’re going to stewardship of the Earth. My religious been done. They were bring gas prices be okay. We can disagree. We can fix beliefs tell me that we never really own down, which, hello, if you are out there things. We can complain about things. property even if we have title to it. We at the pump, you know that’s not true. But when you run in and start saying lease it from God for a while and we And then we were going to get away you’re talking too much about this have stewardship responsibility. from dependence on foreign oil, which issue, you’re saying too much on this b 1445 last night we saw that we voted not to side, then we are looking for another Now that, in my view, is the same do that, but to be dependent on them. revolution. I do not want to see that. view that the government had when So you fooled the public in Novem- We don’t need the Fairness Doctrine, they started licensing radio stations. ber; so we don’t want you to fool us this misnomer. It is time to set it aside What they said to people who stood to this time. And I think it is evident for good and move forward with free make a lot of money with those li- that you are trying to trick us when speech. censes is, ‘‘Look, if you’re going to use Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman, I yield you had two Members go down and talk the public airwaves, make sure that all to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. about the only reason why you are not sides get a fair shake of the argument. going back against the Fairness Doc- PENCE). That’s what it was all about. It has trine is because you don’t have the Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, I thank long since gone by the boards because FCC. the distinguished gentleman for yield- of court decisions and other adminis- And let me say you have said that ing and for his support of this amend- trative actions by various administra- the Republicans are calling this a red ment. And I also wish to thank the tions. herring. Well, I want to say the major- gentleman from New York for accept- Right wing radio today looks at ity party is looking at the Fairness ing this amendment. those airwaves as being their open pri- Doctrine as the one that got away. The I believe what we will do in this leg- vate preserve, and they’re not going to one that got away. You all want to re- islation will demonstrate a bipartisan give them up at all. But don’t worry, I capture that one that got away. commitment to freedom on the air- would not, for a second, want to see So I hope that all of my colleagues waves at a time that intemperate re- Rush Limbaugh or good old Sean mod- will vote in support of this. I thank the marks are being made by others in erated. I want to see the real, raw gentleman from Indiana for offering it Washington, D.C., both within the Cap- Rush. I want him and folks like him to with Mr. HENSARLING and Mr. FLAKE. itol Building and within the be thoroughly and fully exposed to the And I thank the gentleman from punditocracy that surrounds this Cap- American listening audience in all of Ohio for yielding. itol Building. their bloviating glory. I want to let Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman, I yield This Congress in bipartisan numbers, Rush be Rush. And that isn’t going to to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. and I trust the numbers will be large, bother me if he goes on for hours and GINGREY). will say ‘‘yes’’ to freedom on the air- hours with his one-sided diatribes. Ev- Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Chairman, I waves, ‘‘yes’’ to the freedom of expres- erybody knows he’s plugged directly thank the ranking member for yield- sion, and ‘‘yes’’ to the freedom of the into Republican national headquarters. ing. press. And so in my view, he is virtually dis- And I want to take this time to say I urge my colleagues on both sides of credited, and I would like to keep it how much I support the Pence-Flake- the aisle to reject the ‘‘unfairness doc- that way.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.114 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7380 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 So all I guess I would say, Mr. Chair- match. And he wrote this about TITLE IX man, is that I think we ought to let Stalbaum one day, he said, ‘‘Stalbaum ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS right wing radio go on just as they do is a superb legislator, but he has the SEC. 901. Each amount appropriated or oth- now. Rush and Sean are just about as maddening tendency to expect reason erwise made available by this Act (including important in the scheme of things as to dominate legislative debate.’’ titles IV and VIII) that is not required to be Paris Hilton. And I would hate to see I don’t really expect, on issues like appropriated or otherwise made available by them gain an ounce of credibility by this, to have much common sense in a provision of law is hereby reduced by 8.9 percent. being forced by a government agency the House. You get six like-minded or anybody else to moderate their people in this institution, they talk to The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to views enough so that they just might each other in the cloakroom and they the order of the House of Wednesday, become modestly influential or re- think they’ve conducted a public opin- June 27, 2007, the gentleman from Ohio spectable. ion poll. (Mr. JORDAN) and a Member opposed With that, Mr. Chairman, could I in- So all I would say is, I fundamentally each will control 15 minutes. quire of how much time is remaining disagree with the gentleman who indi- The Chair recognizes the gentleman on the other side? cated that this is a highly important from Ohio. The Acting CHAIRMAN (Mr. vote. I think, as another famous author Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. I thank the MCDERMOTT). The gentleman from In- once said, this is a lot of sound and Chair. And let me, as I did yesterday when diana has 1 minute. fury signifying nothing. I offered a similar amendment to the Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I reserve Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, I rise in oppo- appropriations bill we dealt with then, the balance of my time and let the gen- sition to the amendment offered by the gen- let me start by thanking the chairman tleman use his minute, and then I will tleman from Indiana concerning the fairness and the ranking member and the com- close. doctrine. Mr. PENCE. There is no question mittee for their work. I have the ut- I am opposed to this amendment. The most respect particularly for the rank- that the chairman of the Appropria- amendment concerns an important commu- tions Committee is a tough act to fol- ing member. I have respect for the nications policy issue that is properly ad- chairman as well, but particularly the low, but I appreciate his decorum, his dressed in the authorizing committee. This is demeanor and always his candor on ranking member, who comes from the a classic example, of which I have seen many, great Buckeye State. I appreciate his this floor. of an attempt to legislate on a spending bill. But let me reassure him and all of service over the years to Ohio, not just The fairness doctrine is an important, com- my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in northern Ohio, but to our entire plex issue. It concerns many of the core policy that the bipartisan vote that I expect State. values that Congress assigns to local broad- will be recorded today will be an en- I bring before the body again an casters. It concerns the First Amendment, and couragement to people on the right, to amendment. This is the fifth time. And localism in the media. It is, in short, an issue people on the left, and people in the as I said yesterday, I don’t do this to be that should first be considered by the author- center, people in front of microphones a pain in the neck, I do it because I izing committee. For that reason alone, I op- and people listening to those people on think government spends too much pose the amendment. microphones because this House will money. Even if the amendment were not proce- say what some in the other body are In this particular bill, the increase durally defective, the amendment is entirely not saying, and that is, we believe in over fiscal year 2007 spending levels to unnecessary. I understand from the Federal freedom on the airwaves. We reject the what’s in front of us today and domi- Communications Commission (FCC) chair- archaic doctrines of the past that nating our debate is a $2 billion in- man’s office that the FCC has no plans to would have this Federal Government crease. And so my amendment would even debate the issue, much less take action. manage political speech on the public simply say, let’s not increase the budg- In other words, there will be no action at the airwaves. et by $2 billion in this appropriations It is time that we come together as a FCC on the fairness doctrine. bill. Let’s simply do what all kinds of Nation, we move past the archaic rules It is therefore unclear why the gentleman— families are doing across this country, of broadcasting fashioned for a Depres- who must know this fact—is even offering the let’s spend last year’s level. Let’s live sion-era America, and we embrace the amendment. I hope my colleagues consider within last year’s budget as all kinds of dynamic national conversation that is that question as they vote on the amendment. taxpayers, all kinds of families, all the American media today. I will vote against it. kinds of business owners are having to Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield do across this country. It’s not too ance of my time. back the balance of my time. much to ask government to do the Mr. OBEY. May I inquire of the Chair The Acting CHAIRMAN. The ques- same. how much time I have remaining? tion is on the amendment offered by Here is why it’s important. It’s im- The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gen- the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. portant because there is a growing fi- tleman has 8 minutes. PENCE). nancial crisis coming for this country, Mr. OBEY. I won’t take the time, let The question was taken; and the Act- which is the entitlement programs, me just simply sum up very briefly. ing Chairman announced that the ayes which we’re not even talking about As the Chair knows, we’ve gone appeared to have it. today. Whether it’s entitlement pro- through the last 30 minutes debating a Mr. PENCE. Mr. Chairman, I demand grams or discretionary spending, which nonissue. The amendment has already a recorded vote. we are focused on today, we’ve got to been accepted by the committee. And I The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to get a handle on spending. There is no would expect that there will be an clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- better place to start than today and overwhelmingly vote for it because ceedings on the amendment offered by say, you know what, let’s live with there is no prospect of any serious ef- the gentleman from Indiana will be what we lived on last year. fort to revive the Fairness Doctrine, ei- postponed. The other reason it’s critical that we ther legislatively or legally. And so, AMENDMENT NO. 31 OFFERED BY MR. JORDAN OF do this, and this is just as sure as the this has really been another political OHIO sun is going to come up tomorrow, exercise. Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, whenever you spend and spend and I’ve almost given up expecting that I offer an amendment. spend, it inevitably leads to tax and substance will dominate legislative de- The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk tax and tax. I’ve said every single time bate. We had a State senator by the will designate the amendment. I’ve presented this amendment, and it’s name of Lynn Stalbaum, who served in The text of the amendment is as fol- every bit as true today, that it’s not Wisconsin many years ago. And the lows: tax and spend, it’s spend and tax. legislature was covered by a man by Amendment No. 31 offered by Mr. JORDAN Spending drives the equation. If we can the name Aldric Revell. Aldric was an of Ohio: hold the line on spending, we can keep acerbic reporter who had the tempera- At the end of bill (before the short title), taxes low on American families, on ment of H.L. Menkin and a pen to insert the following: American taxpayers and on American

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.117 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7381 business owners. That’s why this had not seen the usual cast of very in- the judicial branch. Our courts would amendment is so important. telligent and proper folks come to the be hurt. Let me just point to a couple of spe- floor to attack the bill and to try to b 1500 cific things. The bill in front of us cut it. And I have to tell you, I’m a today increases spending 9 percent over very sensitive guy, I was beginning to We are in a war against terror. Part last year’s budget. Now again, there feel left out. But now I realize you of what the Treasury Department does are some great things in this bill. And care. Except that you care to an ex- is to follow the money to see where ter- as I said earlier, I commend the chair- treme. You want to cut this bill by 8.9 rorists could be moving money around man and the ranking member for the percent. And I noticed that you didn’t in this country and overseas, money work they’ve done and the committee’s say what you usually say, which is, that could hurt us. work as well, but I want to point out that this is a small cut because you You are trying to cut this by 8.9 per- some of the things that taxpayer dol- know that this is a devastating cut. cent. Then what you will do is you will lars are going to be spent on. It is part of a mantra that’s been say, well, this is one cut. But then if First, the text of the bill weakens an taking place every day, where a group you add all the amendments on cuts existing provision in current law that of you come and say that these bills today, it will be close to 15 percent if prohibits funds from being used for any are way over budget and they have to we were to approve all of them. Just needle exchange program in the Dis- be cut. Now, I’ve been on the Appro- like if you add all the cuts on all the trict of Columbia. Taxpayers might priations Committee many years now. bills, we would just have to close up want to know that their dollars are And during the 12, 14 years that the Re- the government and go home. That going to be spent for something like publican Party was in control, just may be a good idea for some of you. that. The text of the bill weakens the about every single year that I can re- But right now, the Yankees are not existing provision in current law that member every appropriations bill went winning as much as I want them to, so prohibits Federal funds from being up by a certain amount. And it was I may not want to go home for a while. used for the District of Columbia Do- easy to see Republicans would have But understand something. I may at mestic Partner law, something tax- President Bush come in with a certain times make light of some of this. It is payers I know in the Fourth District in amount, and they would add more to not a desire to say that this is not im- Ohio, but probably all across this coun- it. And that’s before it got to the Re- portant. It is a full understanding that try, would like to know. publican Senate. I’m not allowed to what you are doing is just to score po- And then the third one, and I will talk about the Senate, but you know litical points. Because you can’t, on just point out, the IRS, that wonderful what happens over there. But now, all one hand, vote to continue to approve agency that so many Americans and so of a sudden, these bills are way over half a trillion for the war in Iraq and at many taxpayers love, is going to get a budget, and you folks are so concerned. the same time say that you want to cut $550 million increase over last year’s Still, not a single one of you will money from the Treasury Department, budget, 5 percent over last year’s budg- vote for the real budget breaker, or the Small Business Administration, et. I said yesterday on the floor, in the against it, which is the war in Iraq. the Federal Trade Commission, and the course of our debate, that when you get Yes, we have a deficit. But you know Consumer Product Safety Commission. all this additional government, all this the truth, whether you like to admit it On the other hand, you can’t con- new government, all this new spending, or not, when President Clinton left of- tinue to support tax cuts that went to it reminds me of a statement from one fice, we had a surplus. That’s not my the richest people in the country and of our great presidents, our third Presi- comment, that’s a fact. We had a sur- at the same time say that you want to dent, Mr. Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson said, plus. We squandered that surplus. How? cut this. It doesn’t make any sense. ‘‘When government fears the people, By going into a war built on lies and Just the same way that you support there is a liberty. When people fear the bad information, and now we’re caught tax cuts for the rich, but resisted until government, there is tyranny.’’ up to here in that war in many ways. we had to drag you, kicking and Now, with that statement in mind, The tragedy of lost life. But we’re pay- screaming, to approve a minimum just ask yourself the simple question: ing half a trillion dollars for it. No one wage increase of a couple of bucks for American taxpayers can ask them- people who haven’t had one in 40 years. selves a simple question; if next week on that side gets up to say that budget has to be cut. The budget that has to So let’s be honest. Let’s be honest. when we’re home someone knocks at You want to be serious? Let’s be seri- our door and we answer the door and be cut is for the employees at the Treasury Department. It’s for the FCC. ous. Come to the floor and present they identify themselves as, hello, I’m some things that are serious in nature. Mr. Smith and I’m from the IRS, is It’s for the Small Business Administra- tion. It’s for the agencies that help You are devastating this bill. We are your first response, oh, joy, one of my not going to stand for it. That is why government servants is here to help me people in this country. Now, interestingly enough, I thought we urge everyone to reject this amend- today? I mean, that’s what American that you were going to spare me, and I ment. taxpayers are in store for. That very don’t want to contradict myself that I Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance agency that they have not the fondest felt left out, but that you were going to of my time. respect for is going to get a 5 percent spare me because we came in below the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN increase in this bill. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Chair Again, Mr. Chairman, I don’t think President’s request. Let’s make that would remind Members that remarks it’s too much to ask for government to clear. Your President, my President, in debate should be addressed to the live on last year’s budget. That’s what but your party’s President, came in at Chair. this amendment does. $243 million above what we have in this I appreciate, again, the work that the bill. In other words, had I done exactly Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, committee has done, but I think it’s what President Bush wanted, this bill before yielding to the distinguished certainly within reason to say we can would be $243 million more. I came in ranking member, just let me say a cou- keep spending where it was last year at $243 million below, and you still ple of things in response to the chair- again, like all kinds of families are want to cut it. man. We certainly care about the having to do across this country. But you’re not cutting it half a per- Chair, but, Mr. Chairman, we care With that, I reserve the balance of cent as some will do, or 1 percent, about the American taxpayers as well. my time, Mr. Chairman. which is bad enough, but 8.9 percent. Tax cuts go to taxpayers, not the Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise So what is this? Most of the funding in rich. Tax cuts go to taxpayers. But we in opposition to the amendment. this bill, more than 80 percent, is for have had to debate this every single The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gen- the administrative operations of about time we have brought these series of tleman is recognized for 15 minutes. 25 Federal agencies. A cut of this mag- amendments forward when you talk Mr. SERRANO. I yield myself such nitude called for in this amendment about cutting the bills, drastic cuts, time as I may consume. would devastate the Treasury Depart- the-sky-is-going-to-fall cuts. All we are I was beginning to feel left out. We ment, the judicial branch, and the saying is, let’s spend what we spent were moving along with this bill, and I Small Business Administration. Yes, last year.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:28 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.121 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 Now, only in Washington when you stituents’ ability to pay their taxes. Nobody wants to be at war. I don’t spend the same amount of money that We believe government should live want to be at war. The President, I you spent last year is that called a cut. within its means. don’t believe, wants to be at war. But Only in Washington. Back in Ohio, Let me be the first to say that both we are at war because we were at- back in Urbana, back in Lima, back in parties have done a lousy job of keep- tacked. Those people have said repeat- Findlay, no one would call that a cut. ing track of this over the years. Both edly they want to destroy us; they They would say, you know what? The parties have some of the blame to want to destroy our way of life. We government is getting by on what they share. But in the last couple of years, need to spend what we have to spend to did last year. That is probably some- this party, which is now in the minor- keep our freedom. We don’t have to thing they should do, when they’re ity, did do a better job of holding the raise these budgets by 10 percent to talking about a $3 trillion budget that line on domestic spending. This party keep doing what we need to do for the they spend each year. did take on entitlements. This party American people. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to did stand against tax increases. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. So, Mr. Chairman, you see here an myself such time as I may consume. RYAN), the distinguished ranking mem- emerging difference between whether Mr. Chairman, I truly do apologize if ber of the Budget Committee. or not we ought to have the largest tax the gentlewoman thought that the Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Chair- increase in history and whether or not word ‘‘cast’’ was improper. I will speak man, I thank the gentleman for yield- we ought to be increasing spending, to our Hollywood friends and ask them ing. and not at the rate of inflation, not at if it’s improper to have a cast of indi- Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of twice the rate of inflation, but at three viduals. It could be a cast of bad char- this amendment and the next couple of times the rate of inflation. acters, or a cast of good characters. I amendments. Just as the gentleman I am pleased that this committee al- am sure it is a cast of very dedicated said, I would like to ask the gentleman location is under the President’s re- folks who have a point to make and are from Ohio a quick question: Does this quest. I wish all the subcommittee al- trying to make it. amendment propose that this bill spend locations were underneath the Presi- b 1510 less money this year than it spent last dent’s request, including the Defense. As far as whether or not we live away year? Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I re- from our districts, any time that any- Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. No, not at all, serve the balance of my time. There one on that side wants to compare Mr. RYAN. The amendment would spend will be more speakers on this side, but backgrounds to how I grew up and how exactly what we spent last year. the gentleman has a wonderful cast I got here and why I thank the good Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Chair- over there. I am sure they could go for Lord that I am here every day, we can man, we hear this word ‘‘cut’’ all the a while before we go over here. debate which public housing any mem- time. Cut. Cut. Cut. Only here in Con- Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, ber of the Republican Party grew up in, gress, only here in Washington is I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished as I did, where they were born and how spending the same amount of money gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. they grew up. So I take great pride in this year as we spent last year a deep FOXX). the fact that I managed to keep in horrible, awful, disastrous cut. We are Ms. FOXX. Mr. Chairman, I want to touch, because it is very hard to lose proposing to spend almost 10 percent thank the gentleman from Ohio. your roots once you get to a certain more next year. Mr. Chairman, I don’t think of our- place. How many family budgets went up by selves as a ‘‘cast.’’ I think of ourselves Now, the other thing we hear all the this much money, an 8.9 percent in- as the people that we were sent here to time is that whenever we say that we crease? How much did wages go up this be, representatives of the hardworking are wasting money in Iraq, that some- year? How much did pay raises go up? people of the United States and of our how is an insult on the troops. The Did they go up 8.9 percent for most districts. greatest support we can give our troops families this year from last year? No. I think that particularly those of us is to bring them home tomorrow morn- So why should we be giving govern- in the Republican Party, most of us ing. That is the true support. ment such a huge pay raise? have led lives that keep us in touch I want to see folks, 2, 3, 4, 5 years What we are doing by doing this is we with our constituents. We haven’t from now, when we have to pick up the are taking more money away from the spent a lifetime in Washington. We tab and, rightfully so, deal with the paychecks of working men and women haven’t advocated for being in Wash- wounded who come back from Iraq, if to give government a bigger paycheck, ington 5 days a week, out of touch with we are going to be standing here also to give government a bigger pay raise. the American public. trying to cut budgets the way we are Mr. Chairman, what this is about is There are a couple of things that now. But I suspect that it will be the about trying to bring discipline to the have been said that I think have to be same way that it happened after the way we spend taxpayer dollars. The responded to today. They haven’t been Gulf War, where the folks who were all budget we are operating under today responded to properly in the last few hot and bothered about sending folks contains within it the largest tax in- weeks, I don’t think. off to war then didn’t want to put any crease in American history. The budget One is the Clinton-squandered sur- money into the Veterans’ Administra- we are operating on today says that all plus. Let me remind the majority party tion or for services for our troops. those tax cuts that expire at the end of that the reason we had a surplus during So using a phrase that my chairman the decade, we want them to expire. the third and fourth years of the Clin- would use, Mr. OBEY, don’t lecture me, And do you know what? We are going ton administration was because there don’t lecture any of us, on who cares to start spending that money now. was a fiscally responsible Republican for the troops. We all care for the So the reason this amendment is im- majority in the Congress. You cannot troops. I would never question whether portant, and other amendments like attribute the surplus to a President you care for the troops. It is just that this are important, is we are trying to who has no control except to veto. we differ. You think that you care for reduce the spending appetite of govern- I want to say something about the the troops by keeping them there for as ment, of Washington, so we can make waste of money on the war in Iraq. long as they have to be there, which sure that we don’t raise those taxes. Were we not supporting those brave may be 10 more years. I care for the Because if the incumbent budget reso- men and women who are currently troops by bringing them home tomor- lution actually fulfills its promise, this serving not just in Iraq, but all over row morning. money will get spent and those taxes the world keeping us free, we wouldn’t Lastly, it was my city that saw the will get raised. That is what this is have the right to come to this floor and largest part of the terrorist attack on about. say the things that we say. The Federal September 11. The gentlewoman said It is different approaches, different Government was formed for the defense we are in Iraq because we were at- philosophies. We don’t believe in all of this Nation. That is where money tacked. these huge increases: triple the rate of should be spent so we can maintain our No. We are in Afghanistan, which I inflation, triple the rate of our con- freedom. voted for us going there, because we

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This spending, this 9.9 the administration, admits in any way, Sticky Note in the bottom of them percent increase is being funded with shape or form that Saddam Hussein or with an IOU. this largest tax increase in history. anything that happened in Iraq had They use these reserve funds to That is where the devastating cut is anything to do with September 11th. promise rural America, we will put $20 coming, Mr. Chairman, in the family The American people know that. billion more into the farm bill. Here is budgets of American families all across They may think that we have to stay our IOU. It hasn’t materialized. They the Nation. And that is what we are there a little longer. They may have told Americans in need, here is an addi- trying to prevent, and that is what we whatever opinion they have. But the tional pot of billions of dollars to fund care about, and it is indeed a very seri- American people know that there is no SCHIP. It hasn’t materialized. They ous subject. relationship between Iraq and Sep- did that on over 20 occasions, these Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I be- tember 11th, and that is a fact. So we mysterious reserve funds. lieve I have the right to close, so I re- can continue to talk about how we This bill is just one example of the serve the balance of my time. have to keep spending this money. Not reckless fiscal policy that the Demo- Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, true. cratic majority has charted for this I yield myself the balance of my time. This cut is a devastating cut to this country, a 9 percent year over year in- Mr. Chairman, let me just reiterate bill. This bill is a responsible bill. This crease for Treasury, Postal, executive what the previous speaker said. Look, bill did what you claim you wanted to branch, the IRS, all very popular agen- we heard the term ‘‘devastating cut.’’ do. It came in below the President’s re- cies in the American psyche right now. As the gentleman from Texas indi- quest. I haven’t heard one person get They have promised America the cated, we want to level-fund. We don’t up and say, ‘‘My God, the President largest tax increase in American his- want to give a $550 million increase to wanted more than SERRANO. SERRANO tory. They have promised the different the IRS. We want to level-fund the IRS gave less than the President wanted, so constituent groups reserve funds, se- and other agencies contained in this he did pretty good, because boy, that cret slush funds and IOUs, but they bill. It is not too much to ask govern- President is a big spender.’’ have delivered no accomplishment, no ment to do the same thing that tax- No. He continues to be the fiscal con- substantive policy change, nothing in payers and families do all the time. servative, and somehow we are the big the first 6 months of their rule. Amer- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- spenders. ica deserves better. ance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I re- of my time. myself such time as I may consume in Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, serve the balance of my time. Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, closing. it is my pleasure to yield 3 minutes to Mr. Chairman, much was said by the I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished the distinguished gentleman from Flor- gentleman who spoke before about the gentleman from Texas (Mr. ida (Mr. PUTNAM), the Republican Con- earmarks once again. Well, he will HENSARLING), a leader on fiscal dis- ference Chair. have an opportunity, and so will all of cipline. Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. Chairman, I thank us. There is an amendment by Mr. Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I the gentleman for yielding me time. CAMPBELL pending striking all the ear- thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, the landscape of marks from the bill. I certainly will be Again, I want to thank him for his Washington is littered with the broken voting against that amendment, but I leadership on this House floor in at- promises of the Democratic majority. will be watching with much anticipa- tempting to bring fiscal sanity in a We have heard an awful lot about fiscal tion how folks on that side vote on discipline, but we just haven’t found it place that desperately needs it. Mr. Chairman, I listened very care- that amendment, because that will get yet. rid of every single earmark from the This bill increases funding for the fully to the gentleman from New York and his comments, and I certainly ap- bill. Federal Government by almost 9 per- Secondly, it is a devastating cut. All preciate the wit that he brings to this cent over last year. Very few other of these are devastating cuts. Whether debate. Perhaps with the exception of household budgets or business budgets we like it or not, we will continue to him, I am somewhat curious from time or private sector budgets grow at that remind you that the great amount of to time why so many Members on this rate. money that has been squandered here side of the aisle appear to be so We heard a lot over the last year, a was the major tax cut that went to the grumpy, since they did win the last lot of bold talk that turned into empty wealthiest, the richest people in this election. rhetoric, about the concept of fiscal country, and that you continue to sup- The gentleman said that early on discipline. Apparently our definitions port, and, secondly, the fact that you that he wasn’t sure if we cared. We cer- of that term differ greatly, because the will not join us in getting out of Iraq tainly care about the gentleman from Democratic budget that these appro- so we can save that money that we are New York. We just care even more priations bills are implementing in- spending over there. That is a fact. cludes the largest tax increase in about hard-working taxpayers in our To bring that fight home on this bill, American history. districts. which came in below the President’s He talks about the devastating cut But they didn’t stop there. They request, is really a totally improper that an amendment to level-fund this went on to say, despite what we may way to attack it. have said during the campaign, we bill would be to the government. A dev- Mr. Chairman, I hope every Member want a new policy on earmarks. We astating cut, when you are giving them votes against this amendment. want a policy on earmarks that pre- exactly the same amount of money this Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- vents the American people from seeing year that you gave them last year. ance of my time. them and that prevents the Members of Webster must be spinning in his grave. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The ques- Congress from having to vote on them I have actually looked up the defini- tion is on the amendment offered by until they mysteriously appear in the tion of ‘‘cut’’ and it means ‘‘to reduce.’’ the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. JORDAN). middle of the night in the conference So for level-funding this bill, I fail to The question was taken; and the Act- report. see this thing called a cut. ing Chairman announced that the noes Fortunately, 2 weeks ago this body What I do know is being cut is the appeared to have it. walked them back from that ill-con- family budget, because, as the gen- Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, ceived policy. And today, you can now tleman from Ohio has aptly pointed I demand a recorded vote. hold your Member of Congress account- out, there is all of this spending, a 9.9 The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to able for each and every one of the votes percent increase, and somehow it is clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- that they take on earmarks. devastating, devastating, anything less ceedings on the amendment offered by But they didn’t stop there. They also, than a 9.9 percent increase in this the gentleman from Ohio will be post- to make their budget move forward, de- agency. poned.

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The Clerk that fighting on their behalf to make ask unanimous consent that the gen- will designate the amendment. sure that the Federal Government tleman from Texas (Mr. HENSARLING) The text of the amendment is as fol- spends less than is planned by this ma- be allowed to control the time for the lows: jority, that that is a waste of time. remaining portion of the time for the Amendment offered by Mr. PRICE of Geor- Now, what is the big picture in this amendment. gia: bill? The big picture is that last year The Acting CHAIRMAN. Is there ob- At the end of the bill (before the short the programs under this bill spent $19.5 jection to the request of the gentleman title), insert the following: billion. The committee has come for- from Georgia? TITLE IX ward with a proposal to spend $21.4 bil- There was no objection. REDUCTION IN APPROPRIATIONS lion, an increase of $1.9 billion, nearly Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, SEC. 901. Appropriations made in this Act 10 percent. I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman are hereby reduced in the amount of This amendment, this amendment from Georgia (Mr. WESTMORELAND). $214,340,000. that is before us right now, is to de- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Chair- The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to crease that increase, that nearly 10 man, I thank the gentleman from Geor- the order of the House of Wednesday, percent increase, decrease that in- gia (Mr. PRICE) for offering this amend- June 27, 2007, the gentleman from Geor- crease by 1 percent. So it is not, it is ment. gia (Mr. PRICE) and a Member opposed not, something that could be described You know, this is what I call fuzzy each will control 15 minutes. as a devastating cut. math. I think, Mr. Chairman, we need The Chair recognizes the gentleman The numbers again: Last year we to explain this to people because the from Georgia. spent $19.5 billion. The committee pro- chairman of the subcommittee just Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, poses $21.4 billion. When this amend- asked the question, maybe you wanted us to go deeper in the cuts. Well, let me I yield myself such time as I may con- ment is enacted, we will spend $21.2 bil- explain to the people, Mr. Chairman, sume. lion on behalf of financial services and that this is a 9.9 percent increase in fis- Mr. Chairman, I thank my col- general government operations. cal year 2007. This is not a cut. And leagues, at least on this side of the Mr. Chairman, I would suggest that what the gentleman from Georgia is aisle, for working as diligently as pos- the American people have lost a great saying, let’s just take 1 percent. Let’s sible to introduce amendments that deal of trust, a great deal of trust, in give a haircut of 1 percent to this budg- will result in fiscal responsibility, or at our Federal Government, and part of et. If you do the 1 percent, you will least the start of fiscal responsibility, that is the irresponsible way in which have an 8.9 percent increase. So it is here in Washington. we spend the people’s money. This is a not a cut. That is fuzzy math. That is This amendment is affectionately small step, a small step forward in smoke and mirrors. That is more known as the Hefley amendment. A order to begin to regain that trust. sleight of hand when you are pre- former Member here from Colorado, So I urge my colleagues to support senting this that we are asking for Mr. Hefley often introduced an amend- the amendment. more of a cut. All we are saying is let’s ment that would reduce the increase in Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance not increase by 9.9, let’s only increase appropriations bills by 1 percent. I sus- of my time. pect we will hear another cry of ‘‘dev- by 8.9. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise Mr. Chairman, the American people astating cuts’’ from the majority in opposition to the amendment. party, but in fact, Mr. Chairman, this need to be aware that sometimes in The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gen- Washington when people talk about a is a minimal reduction for the Federal tleman from New York is recognized cut, they are actually saying they are budget, but a huge win for the Amer- for 15 minutes. not getting as much of an increase as ican people. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield they want to have. Now, in a year’s When we talk about amendments myself such time as I may consume. time for somebody to get a 10 percent that are reducing appropriately the Mr. Chairman, I will take a couple of raise or for a family to say, you know spending that goes on by the Federal minutes, and then what I want to do is what, we can spend another 9.9 percent Government, it is always important to reserve the balance of my time with because we need it, so we will just go remember whose money we are spend- the right to close, so there probably borrow the money, the majority says ing. This isn’t the government’s won’t be a need to ask me if I have any we are not borrowing the money. Okay. money. This is the people’s money, and more speakers for a while, or at all. Well, I will go out and get an extra job they work extremely hard to make cer- But this is, again, the same thing. It to get more revenue. But the majority tain that they can make their ends is yet another cut, another desire to says, no, we are not doing it that way meet. And in so doing, they generously, say we should have gone deeper in our either. We are not raising taxes. they generously, provide the Federal cuts. When I think of this, I wonder, if Well, if you spend more, you’ve ei- Government with the resources with we should have come to where the ther got to make more money or you which to run our government and our President wanted. The President want- have to go in debt. Or you’ve got to get country. It is incumbent upon us to be ed $243 million more. We decided in a more taxes in. So I think that is where as responsible as possible with that proper way to come below the request we have a little bit of a dilemma here. spending. I would suggest, Mr. Chair- of President Bush. Maybe we should We see the final answer, but we don’t man, that we can be more responsible have come at President Bush’s level, see the solution in how to get there, than we are being. and then you would be cutting his re- the math problem in how to get there. We have heard a lot of pronouns quest more and more, rather than what I can tell you the math problem that is bantied about on the floor today, most- I bring you today. going to get there. It is going to be a ly ‘‘I’’ and ‘‘you.’’ I wish, Mr. Chair- But, again, this is a devastating cut. problem for the American family and man, we would have a few more ‘‘we’s,’’ There is no other word for it. You are the small businessman, because where because when we work together on be- going after a bill that is a bare-bones this result comes from is the largest half of the American people to decrease bill. There is no fat in here. Mr. REG- tax increase in American history. spending, to responsibly spend, what ULA, who worked on this with us, So don’t go for the smoke and mir- we do is come together in a way that I knows there is no fat in here. The cuts rors, don’t go for the sleight of hand, think the American people desire us to, just pile up, and I understand what you don’t go for the wonderful sales job of and certainly I believe that is one of are doing. we’re not going to increase your taxes the messages they sent last November. With that, I just hope that everybody or increase the deficit, we’re just mak- We have heard also discussions or will vote against this amendment. ing it happen. comments saying this is a big waste of Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Well, that sounds like a fairy tale. time. Well, Mr. Chairman, I would sug- of my time. Sometimes up here I feel like I am in

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.132 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7385 Alice in Wonderland. I just want the But I think when people try to twist housing project, the best educational American people to know that there is people’s words it is pretty sad. project, the best health care project is a group, that there are some of us that The gentlewoman spoke about being a job, and that is what the Republican are trying to bring us back from Alice out of touch. I said that when you grow budget helps create. in Wonderland, trying to bring us back up in a public housing project you stay Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to to a reality that we need to stop the in touch. She quickly did that right- the gentleman from Michigan, the Re- big spending and the expansion of gov- wing thing about growing up on wel- publican Conference Policy chairman, ernment. fare. My parents worked hard. My fa- Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, ther had 2 years of schooling. My Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Chairman, I how much time do we have remaining? mother was the highly educated one. wish to begin by echoing the senti- The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gen- She had 6. Both of them died before ments of the gentleman from Texas. tleman from Texas (Mr. HENSARLING) their 65th birthday. The distinguished gentleman from New York has much to be proud about, com- has 81⁄2 minutes. They raised two kids. One has been Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I with the Commerce Department, way ing from humble circumstances and a yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman before I got into Congress by the way, difficult area, to come here to the peo- from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX). for many years; and this one is not ple’s House and serve his constituents. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Chairman, I thank doing too bad being a Member of Con- It not only shows the strength of char- my colleague from Texas for asking me gress. acter he has; it shows what the Amer- to speak on this bill again. That wasn’t welfare. It was a form of ican Dream is all about. I give you A few minutes ago Mr. RYAN was here housing. To insult people who live in your due, sir. and he had his children. When I spoke, subsidized housing for the poor as some Talk about another man who came I wanted to say something about the sort of welfare cheats is to demean the from humble circumstances, Dennis fact that they were here and how good nature of the debate in this House. Vincent Patrick Mullen McCotter, my it is that we have children on the floor I will always be proud of the years I father. A man whose father was an and that we have young people watch- spent in the Millbrook Projects in the Irish immigrant to this country, whose ing what we are doing. They are here South Bronx. I will be proud of my mother died when he was young and he to remind us that the actions we take years in public school. I will be proud and his brother and sister were sent to now are so important in the future be- of the fact that I came to the United other families to stay, eventually cause we are setting the stage for their States not speaking English and that I winding up in the St. Francis Home for Boys. He got a football scholarship, future. learned to speak whatever it is that I The majority party made a lot of speak now, whether it is good or bad worked his whole life to put his brother promises last year on a lot of little English. I am proud of that. and sister through college, in addition But to suggest somehow that what issues, in my opinion, but they have to himself. He grew up and became a we are doing here today in promoting teacher, became a proud union Demo- done nothing to really fulfill those expenditures in Iraq that are a waste of crat. promises. They particularly have done money, not in how we use them for the He taught me something about gov- nothing to deal with the long-term li- troops but how we got into that war, or ernment that I have never forgotten. abilities that we have facing us. We suggesting that because in 2010 people He said government spends nothing. It know that pretty soon 70 cents out of making millions of dollars in this is the American taxpayers who pay for every dollar coming into the Federal country may have a sunset provision everything. I recall a lot of talk last Treasury is going to be dedicated to which was set up by the Republican year about Federal spending being out Medicaid, Medicare and Social Secu- Party on their major tax break when it of control. I could hear my father in rity or we won’t be fulfilling the obli- comes to an end so that they, the ones my head reminding me that you are gations we have made. So those chil- who make 20, 50, 100, 200 million a year, spending other people’s money. The dren are going to be faced with tremen- a billion, may have to pay a little more money does not belong to the govern- dous responsibilities in dealing with so that someone else can get a little ment. And many people who have for- those issues, and I think it is impor- health care, if that is what this debate gotten his simple wisdom paid a high tant that we acknowledge that. is about, then we have reached a very, price for that. The other thing I want to say is that very low point. And yet today we find ourselves one of my colleagues talked about Now, I probably will sit down after I under the misconception that somehow wanting to compare notes on having speak and regret having said what I this is money that belongs to the gov- lived in public housing projects. With- said because I don’t like to engage on a ernment as opposed to the people who out realizing it, I think he made one of personal basis, but if you ever want to pay the taxes. This is the only way I my points for me. One of the problems know what public housing is like, it is believe that we can come to logically that we have in this country is that the not a vacation. It is not a cabin in the reconcile the concept of a 9.9 percent Federal Government is funding things Catskill Mountains or on the Outer increase in new domestic spending jux- it has no business funding. If the Banks of anywhere. It is a very dif- taposed to the rhetoric that we heard States and the localities want to sub- ficult life, but a wonderful life because so much last fall about trying to get sidize housing for people, that is one it teaches you a lot. I am the man I am Federal spending under control. thing. But having the Federal Govern- today because I grew up in public hous- It would strike me that my father’s ment absorb that kind of responsi- ing. It was not welfare. It was not a advice on this would be: Remember, bility, in my opinion, is not right. gift. It was just the way it was. I resent this is not your money. You are spend- My family didn’t grow up in public personally anyone who tries to cheap- ing other people’s money. And if you housing. We never asked for public as- shot this situation by hiding behind tell them that you are going to be fis- sistance. We did it on our own. We did any comments that I might have made. cally responsible with the sweat of without a lot of things, but we did it on Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance their brow, with their hard-earned our own. And I think we have to look of my time. money, you had better keep that prom- for ways to help the American people Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I ise. Because if you do not, another learn to live without subsidies from the yield myself 30 seconds. thing that my father, who continues to Federal Government. First, clearly the gentleman from get much wiser as I get much older, Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield New York is listening to a different de- taught me, fair is fair. And if the myself such time as I may consume. bate than I am listening to. I very American people believe that the pines Mr. Chairman, you know, I have been much did enjoy hearing his story, a that were offered to fiscal sanity last in this House 17 years. During those story I was unacquainted with. I cer- year are not matched by the deeds in years, I have done what comes natural tainly honor all of those who come these appropriation bills, there will be to me, which is to be a gentleman. In from common circumstances and can many Members on the other side of the addition, I have tried very hard when- better themselves. aisle who will find that they will for- ever I know that you may lose your But there are many of us on this side feit a great deal for their lack of loy- temper a little bit to be a diplomat. of the aisle who think that the best alty to their commitments.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.136 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7386 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman, I think it’s very im- I would simply suggest that you can how much time remains on our side? portant that we focus on exactly what cut this bill by 1 percent and it won’t The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gen- the question is before us. The question be noticed much in any immediate tleman from Texas (Mr. HENSARLING) before us, with the amendment from year. But you do that for 4 or 5 years has 3 minutes remaining. the gentleman from Georgia, is will we in a row and you allow inflation mean- Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I grow the Financial Services appropria- while to eat away at those regulatory yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from tions by 9.9 percent or will we grow it agencies’ budgets, and what you have Georgia (Mr. KINGSTON). by 8.9 percent? So when you hear the is runaway, ragged individualism and b 1545 discussion of the devastating cuts and you have the big boys and the big cor- what this will do to all these funda- Mr. KINGSTON. I thank the gen- porations in this society able to get mental government programs, how tleman for yielding. away with murder. These are the agen- I wanted to say, I believe that the many families in America would love cies that keep those big boys honest. chairman of this committee has to have a cut that resulted in an 8.9 Now, they say, ‘‘Well, this is just a worked hard on this bill and done a percent increase in their family in- small cut.’’ I would submit we have al- good job, but I also know as a member come? ready cut this bill 3 percent. We cut Even more fundamental, Mr. Chair- of Appropriations that often things are the President’s budget by 3 percent. man, this amendment will set us on thrust upon you as a committee mem- And I would further make the point two paths. One path, if we reject this ber which may not have originated in that I think it is a ludicrous joke for amendment, leads to the largest tax in- the Appropriations Committee. I don’t the people in this Congress who crease in American history, $3,000 per know if that’s the case, but I would say brought us $1.2 trillion in tax cuts, paid American family. The other path will here’s four areas where we could go to for with borrowed money, for the peo- lead us to a balanced budget, the Re- come up easily with over 1 percent of ple who are willing to give $57 billion publican budget, without raising taxes this money. Four specific areas. in tax cuts this year to people who Number one is in the regulatory on hardworking American people. make over a million bucks, with bor- Let’s support and approve the amend- agencies. There have been increases rowed money, and for people who are ment from the gentleman from Geor- above the request for the FTC, the willing to borrow $600 billion to finance gia. FEC, the SEC and the CPSC, all agen- the dumbest war in modern American Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- history, and then they want to divert cies in which there is more money than ance of my time. public attention by saying, ‘‘Oh, guess requested. That’s number one. Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to what, we didn’t cause the $2 trillion in- Number two, there’s $300 million in strike the last word. election assistance for States, unau- The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gen- crease in Federal debt. What caused it thorized. There’s already $1 billion in tleman is recognized for 5 minutes. was these terrible Democrats who are unobligated funds from past appropria- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, these in the coming year going to add $5 bil- tions bills. I did not like it when the agencies, these regulatory agencies in lion over the CBO baseline.’’ That’s all Republican Appropriations Committee this bill, are not very well known by the budget does for this year, add $5 put this money out there for local elec- the American people, but I think this billion over the CBO baseline. tion assistance because I don’t think amendment is consistent with the ef- So I plead fully guilty of thinking the Federal Government needs to stick forts made by Republican Congresses in that added investments in veterans, its nose in that tent, because once the the past 25 years to slowly but surely added investments in school kids, Federal Government gets involved in weaken and cripple the ability of regu- added investments in health care, local State elections, it’s a one-way latory agencies to keep the big boys added investments in science, added in- street and we will have the federaliza- honest and to protect the little people vestments in budgets that help regu- tion of elections. in this society from abuse and to pro- latory agencies keep the big boys hon- The third spot. There’s $80 million in tect legitimate capitalists from chis- est, I plead fully guilty in supporting unrequested SBA subsidy. Now, the eling competitors. all of that. It’s a whole lot better than particular program has been run un- If you take a look at what happened their track record on fiscal responsi- subsidized. The folks borrow the to the Federal Trade Commission and bility. money. They pay it back. We are now the Consumer Product Safety Commis- It is a colossal all-time joke. Never creating a new subsidy for the SBA, $80 sion, for instance, from 1980 on, the again in my life will I take any lec- million. protective capacity of the antitrust di- tures from any members of that party But the one that really bothers me vision at the Department of Justice on fiscal responsibility after what the most is actually a presidential re- and the Federal Trade Commission was they’ve done the last 6 years. You can quest. Now, my friend from New York being shrunk at the same time that rewrite history if you want, but ain’t has said no one has accused the Presi- America experienced the greatest wave nobody gonna read it! dent of being a big spender, but I will of corporate mergers and corporate ac- Mr. SERRANO. How much time do I say to you, I agree with you. I believe quisitions in the Nation’s history. The have left? the President has spent more money staff of the Consumer Product Safety The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gen- than the American people want him to Commission during that time was cut tleman from New York has 101⁄2 min- and I believe we as Republicans spent in half, since 1980. utes. more money than the American people And as I said last night, the ability of Mr. SERRANO. I won’t take that, but wanted us to. And because I’m such a the SEC to keep up with its workload I want to close. The gentleman has no good friend of yours, I want to prevent was crunched because over that same more time on the other side, I under- you from making the same mistake. period of time corporate filings re- stand? The President has requested $300 mil- viewed by the Agency declined from 21 The Acting CHAIRMAN. All time has lion in the new campus at St. Eliza- percent to about 8 percent in 2000. That expired on the other side. beth’s for the Department of Homeland means the rest of the filings never even Mr. SERRANO. I just want to follow Security. I want my friends in the RSC got a look-see. up on what Chairman OBEY has said be- to know this is a $3 billion, 10-year re- Now, the Federal Trade Commission: cause that’s the first thing that came quest to build a huge campus for the its job is simply to protect the con- to mind when I heard my friend, Mr. Department of Homeland Security. We sumers, to protect them against anti- KINGSTON, make the comments that he did not fund this last year. We should trust and a variety of noncompetitive made. One of the in-house publications all join together and say ‘‘no’’ to the practices. The SEC is charged with the said, and I’m trying to remember the Department of Homeland Security on responsibility of protecting investors, headline, after reading our bill, said this $3 billion campus which is sure to so we don’t have more Enrons. And the ‘‘Democrats move towards more con- become worse than the CVC in cost Consumer Product Safety Commission sumerism,’’ or ‘‘to protect consumers.’’ overruns over time. does all these ‘‘terrible’’ things like You know, Mr. Chairman, if we do Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I protecting kids from flammable paja- nothing else in this subcommittee for yield myself the balance of my time. mas. the next 20 years and all we have,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.138 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7387 Chairman OBEY, as that headline says, The question was taken; and the Act- that this does is says that those con- that this subcommittee moved to pro- ing Chairman announced that the noes tractors have to be involved in the tect the consumer, we did the right appeared to have it. basic pilot program, which is a pro- thing. Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Chairman, I gram in which technology enables Under Chairman OBEY’s leadership, demand a recorded vote. these employers to check Social Secu- we were asked to hold a series of the- The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to rity numbers for authenticity within matic hearings. Those hearings were to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- about 90 seconds. see how government can come closer to ceedings on the amendment offered by It’s very simple, it’s very clear. I the people and the people closer to the the gentleman from Georgia will be hope that the gentleman will accept it. government. Those hearings were set postponed. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- out to find out the best way over a 5, AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. KINGSTON ance of my time. 10-year span of time to see how we can Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Chairman, I POINT OF ORDER begin to gear government to service have an amendment at the desk. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I the people. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk make a point of order against the So what did we do? Yes, we increased will designate the amendment. amendment because it proposes to dollars for the agencies to protect the The text of the amendment is as fol- change existing law and constitutes consumer. Agencies that have been lows: legislation in an appropriation bill and devastated for the last few years. Dev- Amendment offered by Mr. KINGSTON: therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI astated. And now we simply are saying At the end of the bill (before the short because it requires a new determina- that those agencies will now begin to title), insert the following: tion. pay more attention to the consumer. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available And I ask for a ruling from the Chair. That is a good thing. in this Act may be used to enter into a con- The Acting CHAIRMAN. Does any You’ve heard people on this House tract with an entity that does not partici- Member wish to be heard on this point pate in the basic pilot program described in floor talk about issues having to do section 403(a) of the Illegal Immigration Re- of order? with products that come in from other form and Immigrant Responsibility Act of The Chair finds that this amendment countries that are not safe, everything 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note). includes language requiring a new de- from food items to toys to clothing. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I re- termination with regard to an entity’s This is a good thing. And I tell you one serve a point of order on the gentle- participation in a certain pilot pro- thing. If you pay attention to what we man’s amendment. gram. do this year, if you pay attention to The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gen- The amendment therefore con- what we will try to do in conference, if tleman has reserved a point of order stitutes legislation in violation of you pay attention to next year’s bill against the amendment. clause 2 of rule XXI. and the year after that, there will be a Pursuant to the order of the House of The point of order is sustained and prevailing theme in language and in Wednesday, June 27, 2007, the gen- the amendment is not in order. dollars, but mostly in language, direct- tleman from Georgia (Mr. KINGSTON) AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MRS. ing the agencies to pay attention to and a Member opposed each will con- MUSGRAVE the protection of the consumer. trol 15 minutes. Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Chairman, I We also did something else that goes The Chair recognizes the gentleman offer an amendment. hand in hand with that. We looked at from Georgia. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The Clerk the agencies and said, you know, there Mr. KINGSTON. What this amend- will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as fol- are things you can do to help the aver- ment does, Mr. SERRANO and my fellow age American understand government Members, it seeks to say that if you lows: and be serviced by government. So are doing business with the Federal Amendment No. 13 offered by Mrs. some people may take it lightly that MUSGRAVE: Government, if you are a contractor At the end of the bill (before the short we’ve asked all agencies to see how building something or selling some- title), insert the following: much time they can spend in the class- thing to the Federal Government, then TITLE IX—ADDITIONAL GENERAL room, in schools, visiting schools, par- you should have a Social Security PROVISION ticipating with the men and women of verification for your employees. This SEC. 901. Each amount appropriated or oth- the future. They may say, ‘‘Well, that’s was inspired by two things: Number erwise made available by this Act (including not a function of government.’’ It is. one, the fact that the American people Federal funds contained in titles IV and These agencies can go and participate have spoken. They do not want com- VIII) that is not required to be appropriated in the schools. prehensive immigration reform. They or otherwise made available by a provision of We asked the Election Assistance spoke so loudly and so well that even law is hereby reduced by 0.5 percent. Commission, for instance, to encourage the United States Senate eventually The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to schools at every level to use the same heard their voices. the order of the House of Wednesday, voting equipment that is used in local Now, we’ve heard their voices in the June 27, 2007, the gentlewoman from elections. Why do we do that? Because House and we have passed lots of immi- Colorado (Mrs. MUSGRAVE) and a Mem- it’s not improper to have a child in the gration reform measures, such as ber opposed each will control 15 min- eighth grade or in high school using fences, such as the REAL ID Act, some utes. the same equipment that he or she will other things that we have put on all The Chair recognizes the gentle- be asked to use when they turn 18 and the bills on a bipartisan basis. What woman from Colorado. they’re eligible to vote. These are not this says, though, is that if you’re the Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Chairman, my bad suggestions. These are pro-con- contractor building the fence on the amendment to the Financial Services sumer suggestions. And so we stand border, as we have had a real case, then appropriations bill today would make a proud behind them and we think it’s a you have to make sure that you have cut of just one-half of 1 percent in the proper thing to do. legal immigrants, legal people, work- overall funding of the bill. These cuts attack all of that. These ing for you. Again, when I walk around the Halls cuts attack our vision for bringing gov- of Congress, and I see signs on easels ernment closer to the people. That’s b 1600 by Blue Dog Democrat doors and other why I oppose this amendment, and I That’s all it is. There are a lot of peo- individuals, it is pointed out to anyone would hope all other Members do the ple who sell to the Federal Government that walks by that our national debt same thing. in the school lunch program. There are now is at $8.8 trillion. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- a lot of people who work for the de- I offer this amendment in the tradi- ance of my time. fense, a lot of people who work for tion of our former colleague, Joel The Acting CHAIRMAN. The ques- these agencies, a lot of just different Hefley from Colorado, who faithfully tion is on the amendment offered by contractors who may have illegal came to the floor on these appropria- the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. aliens working for them on a Federal tions bills and offered a 1 percent cut, PRICE). Government job, and the only thing just a 1 percent cut in our spending.

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I am not supposed to speak to them, I That makes perfect sense for most of You know, when I listen to my col- want to see them do the same thing the people in this country, because leagues, my friends on the other side of when the President proposes more many people, many businesses, don’t the aisle, and heard the esteemed money for Iraq and for that war that have that opportunity to be able to in- chairman of the Appropriations Com- was based on lies and bad information, crease their budget at all, let alone to mittee talk, he said something, if we and see if you are willing to cut that. this level of 9.9 percent. cut our spending, we would have, I be- Secondly, you keep saying that this In fact, I will tell you, just in my lieve his term was, exactly this, run- bill is 8, 9, 10 percent above last year. home State of Minnesota, we have away rugged individualism. Again, a play on the English language, Northwest Airlines, a wonderful, mar- You know, as we approach the 4th of because this bill did not exist last year. velous employer that’s had to deal with July and this holiday that’s coming up, This is a new subcommittee. This unbelievable problems since 9/11. the celebration of the Declaration of committee is composed of different With all of the events that have oc- Independence, I think about what has agencies that were put together for curred, that have happened to airlines, made this country great. I think one of this committee. their employees have had to endure in- the main things that has made this Therefore, technically speaking, this credible cuts in their salary. The pilots country great is rugged individualism. is the first budget we give you. Next union, the mechanics union, the What you have here is two opinions, year, you can either say that I cut it or stewardesses union, all of them have two views of what makes this country I increased it, but not this year, be- had to endure cuts. They haven’t even great, and what the role of government cause this bill did not involve anything been able to stay the same at previous should be. from last year. years’ levels on their wages, much less I don’t think there are many Ameri- Now, you could say, now he is getting increase by 9.9 percent their wages, or, cans, when they really think about it, picky. But if you listen to their pro- as our colleague, Dr. PRICE, wanted to wanting the government to advise posals for the last couple of weeks, cut that increase by 1 percent, 9.9, back them on how to buy a car and how to that’s what they have been doing. They to 8.9. Now the gentlelady from Colo- make decisions for themselves. I think have been discussing these issues that rado wants to back it off just one-half Americans can take care of these have nothing to do with anything. Again, you are going after a bill that a percent. things themselves. But will we have a Surely this body should see the wis- came in very tight, a bill that came in bill like this when we have a 9.8 per- dom in the gentlelady’s amendment. cent increase in spending over last below the President’s request, a bill that funds basic services, a bill that All she wants to do is just have a mod- year’s amount? That’s $1.9 billion. icum of economy in her amendment. I wonder if the taxpayers think that has 80 percent of its funding for admin- Surely we should be able to see the wis- they need to spend money in these istrative operations in 25 different agencies. There is no fat here; there is dom in that. kinds of ways. One of the things that I have a businessman who has a leg- caught my eye was a $550 million in- no waste of money here. Do you want to discuss waste of acy industry that feeds into the auto crease in funding for the IRS. That’s a industry. He has a business in Min- 5 percent increase over last year’s money? Later on we can discuss the war in Iraq, and we can discuss the tax nesota, and he has had to cut costs so budget figure. There’s not too many of dramatically that their business will us that would want to go home and cuts for millionaires that we have in place. That is the real waste of money, literally almost go by the wayside if brag about that. they can’t turn things around. So I think that we need to tighten but we won’t touch that. We will con- Again, what we are seeing, with busi- our belt. I think we need to think tinue to bash this poor little bill that nesses, with family, especially in my about the proper role of government, came in under the President’s request. home State of Minnesota, businesses what government should really do, Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance not only can’t increase their expenses strong national defense, our roads and of my time. by 9.9 percent. They can’t increase it our infrastructure, and wonder how Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Chairman, I by 9.5, 8.9 percent, they can’t increase government got involved in all of this recognize the gentlelady for Minnesota at all. They have to cut back. That’s and why, in this year’s appropriations (Mrs. BACHMANN) for as much time as called productivity. That’s what Amer- bill, we have to increase spending by she may consume. ica is about. That’s one thing Ameri- $1.9 billion. Mrs. BACHMANN. I want to thank cans do so well. They find more eco- My amendment would humbly take it the gentlelady from Colorado for yield- nomical ways to produce more with from a 9.8 percent increase in spending ing to me and for bringing this impor- less. to 9.3 percent. tant measure forward. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance I want to thank Ranking Member Usually in the course of that, when of my time. REGULA for the hard work that he has businessmen are involved in that sort Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise done on this bill, and also to the chair- of an adventure, they are somehow able in opposition to the amendment. man for the work that he has done as to pay their employees a little bit more The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman well. by being more productive. They can’t from New York is recognized for 15 I have to say that I hope that my always do that, but sometimes that minutes. ears deceive me in the remarks that I can occur. Mr. SERRANO. I will be brief, but I just heard from the chairman. It al- Here in this situation, the gentlelady think part of what you hear from the most sounded as though the chairman from Colorado just has a very simple other side is an innovative way of was calling the President of the United goal, and that is just to decrease by 0.5 using the English language. So they States a liar in his remarks. I certainly percent the amount that’s being pro- speak about cuts and increases and tax hope that that wasn’t true. If so, I posed. increases and in a way which doesn’t would call on him to take down his re- The budget is all about people. At the necessarily speak to reality. So let me marks, and I trust that that is not the end of the day, it’s the people in my try the same thing then. I might as intention of the chairman in his pre- district and your district that are pay- well. vious remarks. ing this big spending spree, almost 10 The President wanted $243 million Mr. Chairman, what I would like to percent increase in spending over the more than this bill that comes to you say in the course of my moments be- last year. It’s almost as though the today. fore this body is that I believe that all people in Congress believe that if at Therefore, I would say, I cut the of us are trying to do the best that we the end of your name you have a President. But I haven’t seen one of can for regular Americans. What the comma, and the letters I-n-c period, you get up to say that was a good gentlelady from Colorado is trying to that this body believes that there is an thing. do is exceptional. unending checkbook that this body can The President wanted $243 million We had an amendment that was of- dive into and pull a wallet out of a more in our bill than what we are pre- fered previously by Mr. JORDAN of business and say, you’ve got more.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.148 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7389 So we year after year after year go love to be able to have 2007 level of Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Chairman, I back to the same well. We go back to spending. They can’t do that. They’ve would ask the chairman of the com- the American taxpayer. We go back to got to cut back even more just to stay mittee if he has any more speakers. American business, and we continue to afloat. Mr. SERRANO. Just to close. put burdens on them such that we dig Or do what was proposed by Dr. Mrs. MUSGRAVE. I would yield 30 into their wallet and think there is PRICE, which is cut back 1 percent of seconds to the gentleman from Georgia more where that came from. spending. We can’t even cut back, as (Mr. WESTMORELAND). There is not more where that came the gentlelady from Colorado proposes, Mr. WESTMORELAND. I just want from. We looked at the budget battle by one-half a percent? to tell Mr. Chairman that I hope Mr. earlier in this year. In the budget that We can do better than that. In my PRICE is listening because it is going to the majority proposed, there wasn’t short time here in Congress, one thing take a lot of truth squad to straighten one attempt to address the problem I’ve seen is that, no matter if it’s on this out. that we have with unfunded net liabil- the Republican side of the aisle or the The chairman over here mentioned ities that are coming across this Con- Democrat side of the aisle, there’s a lot the Iraq spending and wanted to see gress in future years, unfunded net li- of really smart people in this chamber. how much we would cut it. Well, when abilities with Social Security, un- And I believe that we can do better, the President sent down the emergency funded net liabilities with Medicare. Mr. Chairman. And I believe that the Iraq spending bill the Democrats went These are very real costs that we are gentlelady has a very wise, very com- ‘‘Yee-Haw,’’ let’s add $23 billion to it. going to have to deal with. This major- monsense approach, and I would think So I want to quote what the chair- ity in Congress didn’t look at that in that the majority body could certainly man and the subcommittee chairman its bill. accede to the fact that we can cut back has said. ‘‘Don’t lecture me on spend- So it’s almost as though this Con- by one-half a percent, so that we’re ing on the war.’’ gress is saying we are going to see no now going to be spending, then, about Mrs. MUSGRAVE. I would like to evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. We are 9.4 percent increase. yield to the gentleman from Michigan Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I still making a conscious decision, it seems, (Mr. WALBERG) for the remainder of the reserve. to just ignore the very real threat of time. Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Could I ask the Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Chairman, I economic, unfunded net liabilities that chairman how much time remains for are facing this Congress. stand here today to say that it’s amaz- either side? ing, as I listened on my TV in my room I submit again to this body that what The CHAIRMAN. The gentlewoman the gentlelady is trying to do in her and then came over here and heard 1⁄2 minutes and the from Colorado has 3 complaints about cutting just .5 per- very forward-looking amendment is gentleman from New York has 12 min- cent. I heard talks about runaway rug- wise. She is saying let’s just pull back utes. a little bit on this grand spending spree Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Chairman, I ged individualism. And I had to think that what we’re talking here is concern and be kind to Americans. Let’s be would like to yield 11⁄2 minutes to our kind to American industry, kind to the distinguished deputy whip from Vir- runaway rugged individualism versus a American taxpayer and say we under- ginia. nanny state regulatory state, a nanny stand your plight. We understand that Mr. CANTOR. I rise in support of the state that says we can’t do for our- you do more with less, and we are gentlelady’s amendment because, as selves what we could and should do for going to do the same. has been so eloquently said prior, the ourselves. I would say let’s not have the largest fact that this amendment simply at- And to talk about cutting this min- tax increase in American history that tempts to cut .5 percent from the ex- iscule cut that would at least start to our friends across the aisle are pro- traordinary levels of expenditure in establish for our taxpayers that we posing. Let’s not have the largest this bill. It amounts to a $107 million have heard to some degree, and .5 per- spending increase in American history. reduction in the rate of growth of cent is what we could take away and Let’s do what Americans do so beau- spending. Again, a $107 million reduc- indicate that if we want to move in tifully, and that’s let’s be productive. tion in the rate of growth. So instead that direction, not only will we say to Let’s increase productivity, not by gov- of the bill growing, since last year, by the taxpayer, you will do well if we ernment spending more, but by making 9.9 percent, the bill will then grow by keep moving that direction, but I think sure that we return more money to the 9.4 percent. That’s all we’re talking. we can prove to the regulatory men- American taxpayer and say, you know Points have been made that if the av- tality here that we can live without what? We can do what New Zealand did erage American family is faced with a some of that. just very recently. requirement that they reduce their We’re talking about myself in a State budget by .5 percent, I think everyone, of Michigan, where we are hurting for b 1615 everyone who has a job and can do that certain, and it’s not because we don’t We can take reform. We can actually would do that. And that is the situa- have too little government. It’s not be- do something completely revolu- tion we’re in. cause we don’t have too little regula- tionary, and it would be that we would I want to respond to some of the re- tion. We’ve got too much. We’ve got look at every government program and marks that were made by the chairman too much taxation. We’ve got too much say, justify what you’re doing is right. when he said that this is just another spending. We’ve got too much regula- Justify that what you’re doing is help- effort by the GOP to somehow cripple tion that continues to break down ing the American consumer; you’re agencies that help poor people, that what we should and could do for our- achieving objectives. Instead of the help people who can’t help themselves. selves. other way around, which is continuing You know, that is just not the case. We So I thank the gentlelady from Colo- to add more money, in this case, 10 per- are in support and have continued to rado for sponsoring this very reason- cent, almost 10 percent more increase be, our side of the aisle continues to be able amendment that just simply says, in a program, without first causing supportive of American families to come on. We’re still going to have a those programs to justify that they’re allow them to take control of their significant increase. Let’s move for- helping the American people. own future, and for us here in Congress ward. And I thank you for offering it. And that’s why I’m so proud of the to recognize that the government The CHAIRMAN. The gentlewoman gentlelady from Colorado (Mrs. doesn’t spend government money, it from Colorado’s time has expired. MUSGRAVE). She’s just trying to bring a spends taxpayer money. That’s the bot- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, in very commonsense rationalization to tom line. closing, I just want to, first of all, com- the spending that’s being proposed by We cannot just sit here and think ment that I must have hit a nerve in this body. that we can solve everybody’s problem telling the truth, because the gen- If we can’t do what Mr. JORDAN sug- just by having government step in and tleman from Georgia got so excited gested which, in itself, was very wise, do it. So this is taking a very reason- that he made some noise that I’m try- go with 2007 level of spending, which able approach to say, okay, let’s go ing to figure out later what it means. for a lot of American companies, they’d ahead and cut by .5 percent. Something, hee-haw or haw-hee or

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.150 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7390 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 something. I’ll try to figure it out TITLE IX—ADDITIONAL GENERAL strongly urge my colleagues to support later. PROVISIONS it. It clearly defines the difference in But anyway, the point is that no one SEC. 901. None of the Federal funds made the two parties here in the Congress. is lecturing anyone. The ones who’ve available in title IV or VIII may be used to Please vote ‘‘yes’’ on the Goode amend- been doing lecturing, Mr. Chairman, implement or enforce the Health Care Bene- ment. fits Expansion Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9–114; Mr. GOODE. Mr. Chairman, I reserve have been people saying that these D.C. Official Code, section 32–701 et seq.). bills have to be cut. These bills are the balance of my time. bare-bone bills. This one in particular The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I was came in under the President’s request, order of the House of Wednesday, June going to rise in opposition. cut the President’s request by $245 mil- 27, 2007, the gentleman from Virginia The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is lion. (Mr. GOODE) and a Member opposed recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. SERRANO. And I guess for all in- We set out to help agencies to help each will control 5 minutes. tents and purposes, I have to do that, people. We demand, we encourage The Chair recognizes the gentleman except that when I read the amend- them, actually, to come closer to the from Virginia. Mr. GOODE. Mr. Chairman, under ment, I realized that, with all due re- people. We do a lot to allow the Dis- Federal law, and the law of most spect to the gentleman, it doesn’t trict of Columbia to deal with some of States, legal marriage is the union be- change anything because it speaks to its issues, something that Mr. REGULA tween a man and a woman. The U.S. something that doesn’t exist. There’s and I believe in strongly. That’s what House of Representatives should be on nothing in this bill that says that any- this bill does. record supporting traditional marriage thing can be done that he doesn’t want But we still can’t get away from the between a man and a woman and op- done. fact that when we deal with cuts, you posing alternative definitions of mar- I know that’s confusing. I showed it could present it any way you want. riage. to Chairman OBEY because I wanted to There’s only one cut where the Amer- Federal tax dollars are not used to make sure. He agrees with me. I ican people will actually feel some- extend employment benefits to domes- showed it to staff and, to my amaze- thing happening, and that is if you cut tic partners of Federal employees, and ment, I was right with everybody. This this continued ability to allow only the D.C. should not enjoy an exception to amendment speaks to an issue that is richest people in the country, the mil- the rule. not an issue; therefore, he’s asking to lionaires and the zillionaires to get in- Since 1992, Congress has prohibited undo something that is not done. credible tax cuts where they take home the use of Federal funds from being Nothing’s broken that needs to be 160,000 more dollars than they took last used to implement the D.C. Domestic fixed. year, or 220,000 more dollars than they Partners Law. And I hope it will be the 1630 took home last year; or if you ever get b privilege of this body to adopt this the courage to say to President Bush, So with that, Mr. Chairman, I yield amendment and keep a 15-year tradi- this is your war, you started this war, back the balance of my time. tion in place. we have to end the pain of the war, but Mr. GOODE. Mr. Chairman, based on I yield 2 minutes of my time to the in the process, we have to end the con- what the gentleman from New York gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. tinuing waste. And I say waste, because said, I hope it would be the privilege of PITTS). it shouldn’t have been there in the first this body to vote ‘‘yes’’ for this amend- Mr. PITTS. Mr. Chairman, the vast place, of half a trillion dollars. That’s a ment to uphold traditional marriage. majority of the American people be- lot of money. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- lieve that marriage is a sacred union ance of my time. Cutting the Consumer Product Safe- between a man and a woman. This The CHAIRMAN. The question is on ty Commission, cutting the FCC, cut- most basic social institution has been the amendment offered by the gen- ting the SEC, cutting the Small Busi- recognized by every culture and every tleman from Virginia (Mr. GOODE). ness Administration, that’s not going serious religion in the history of man- The question was taken; and the to make a difference, and you know it. kind. Chairman announced that the ayes ap- Let’s have the courage to tell the The Goode amendment protects and peared to have it. President to get out of Iraq and save strengthens this important union be- Mr. GOODE. Mr. Chairman, I demand half a trillion dollars that he will now tween a man and a woman, and I rise in a recorded vote. spend if we stay there, and then we’re strong support of it. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause talking real dollars. The underlying bill before us today 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on I hope that everybody will oppose strips a 15-year Federal policy ensuring the amendment offered by the gen- this amendment. that American taxpayer dollars are not tleman from Virginia will be post- I yield back the balance of my time. used to fund domestic partnership ben- poned. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I The CHAIRMAN. The question is on efits. In defense of this longstanding move that the Committee do now rise. the amendment offered by the gentle- policy, the President’s senior advisors woman from Colorado (Mrs. The motion was agreed to. have made clear that they will rec- Accordingly, the Committee rose; MUSGRAVE). ommend a veto if the bill reaches the The question was taken; and the and the Speaker pro tempore (Ms. President’s desk in its current form, MCCOLLUM of Minnesota) having as- Chairman announced that the noes ap- with this item in it. peared to have it. sumed the chair, Mr. HASTINGS of Flor- Mr. Chairman, Federal funds have ida, Chairman of the Committee of the Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Chairman, I never been used for domestic partner- demand a recorded vote. Whole House on the State of the Union, ship benefits in the District of Colum- reported that that Committee, having The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause bia. If this bill is not amended, the had under consideration the bill (H.R. 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on Federal Government will be forced, for 2829) making appropriations for finan- the amendment offered by the gentle- the first time ever, to offer many of the cial services and general government woman from Colorado will be post- same benefits for domestic partnership for the fiscal year ending September 30, poned. as it offers for marriage. 2008, and for other purposes, had come AMENDMENT NO. 32 OFFERED BY MR. GOODE I oppose using government funds to to no resolution thereon. promote nonmarital partnerships be- Mr. GOODE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an f amendment. cause I have tremendous respect for The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- the traditional family. I believe that PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURN- ignate the amendment. traditional marriage is the foundation MENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO The text of the amendment is as fol- of the family, and families are the HOUSES lows: foundation of healthy society. The Mr. SERRANO. Madam Speaker, I Amendment No. 32 offered by Mr. GOODE: Goode amendment protects these vital send to the desk a privileged concur- At the end of the bill (before the short foundations which we, as the represent- rent resolution (H. Con. Res. 179) and title), insert the following: atives of the people, should support. I ask for its immediate consideration.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:43 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.153 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7391 The Clerk read the concurrent reso- TITLE IX but I think we should have a vote on lution, as follows: ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS this to understand it and have the will H. CON. RES. 179 SEC. 901. None of the funds made available of the House. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the in this Act may be used by the Internal Rev- Now, California Governor Arnold Senate concurring), That when the House ad- enue Service to implement a Spanish-lan- Schwarzenegger knows something journs on the legislative day of Thursday, guage version of the ‘‘Where’s my Refund?’’ about the importance of learning June 28, 2007, or Friday, June 29, 2007, on a service. English. He emigrated to the United motion offered pursuant to this concurrent The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the States from Austria knowing very lit- resolution by its Majority Leader or his des- order of the House of Wednesday, June tle English. He has said he immersed ignee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on 27, 2007, the gentleman from Florida himself in American culture and made Tuesday, July 10, 2007, or until the time of (Mr. STEARNS) and a Member opposed an effort to only speak English once he any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this each will control 5 minutes. concurrent resolution, whichever occurs came to the United States. So he is a first; and that when the Senate recesses or The Chair recognizes the gentleman good example. adjourns on Friday, June 29, 2007, Saturday, from Florida. We should be encouraging immi- June 30, 2007, Sunday, July 1, 2007, or Mon- Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I yield grants to learn English, not enabling day, July 2, 2007, on a motion offered pursu- myself such time as I may consume. them by providing more and more gov- ant to this concurrent resolution by its Ma- This is a simple amendment that ernment services in various foreign jority Leader or his designee, it stand re- none of the funds made available in languages. It could be one language cessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, this act may be used by the Internal here, another language here, and pret- July 9, 2007, or such other time on that day Revenue Service to implement a Span- ty soon taxpayers are forced to deal as may be specified by its Majority Leader or ish language version of the Where’s my his designee in the motion to recess or ad- with many, many languages just to get journ, or until the time of any reassembly Refund? service. their refund. pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent reso- Mr. Chairman, the English language Additionally, what makes Spanish lution, whichever occurs first. has been one of the strongest, most du- speakers in this country more deserv- SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the rable ties that unites us all as Ameri- ing than perhaps people from South Majority Leader of the Senate, or their re- cans. Yet today our unity in the Korea or people from Japan or people spective designees, acting jointly after con- English language is undermined by from China? I mean, is there one par- sultation with the Minority Leader of the policies that require government agen- ticular reason we are singling out this House and the Minority Leader of the Sen- cies to communicate in an increasing ate, shall notify the Members of the House one language? If it is true we need to and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble number of foreign languages. It is not have this and I don’t think we do, then at such place and time as they may des- just one, two, or three. In some of the I certainly think we should solve the ignate if, in their opinion, the public interest cases, it is five, and six languages. problem of looking at all the lan- shall warrant it. So I rise today to offer an amend- guages. The concurrent resolution was agreed ment to strike language in the under- The policy of our government should to. lying bill that would mandate even be to conduct official business in A motion to reconsider was laid on more government multilingualism. My English and uphold the longstanding the table. amendment would prohibit the IRS credo of ‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’: out of from developing a Spanish language many, one. My amendment, I believe, f version of the agency’s Where’s my Re- simply would further this goal, and I FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GEN- fund? Web site, which is currently only urge my colleagues to support this ERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIA- offered in English. amendment and help preserve our na- TIONS ACT, 2008 So think about that. As it turns out tional linguistic unity and strengthen now, if you want to get a refund, you our democracy. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- go to the IRS Web site, and sure Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance ant to House Resolution 517 and rule enough, you can find out how to do it. of my time. XVIII, the Chair declares the House in English is right there. You go through Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I rise the Committee of the Whole House on the procedure and understand it. But to claim the time in opposition to the the state of the Union for the further now in the bill, they want to put it into amendment. consideration of the bill, H.R. 2829. Spanish. So I am just saying let’s con- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman b 1635 tinue with the status quo and keep it from New York is recognized for 5 min- in English. utes. IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Taxpayers should not be required to Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, this is Accordingly, the House resolved pay the cost of translating information the kind of amendment that shows up itself into the Committee of the Whole so that people can demand a tax refund every so often. It plays to our patriotic House on the state of the Union for the in another language. This is our coun- feelings and to our feelings of wanting further consideration of the bill (H.R. try and we want to promote English, to be good Americans. So what you tell 2829) making appropriations for finan- and I am sure most people that want to Americans is that if a language other cial services and general government get a refund, of all things, would like than English is used anywhere in the for the fiscal year ending September 30, to learn English so they can get their country for any purpose, somehow, as 2008, and for other purposes, with Mr. refund. Generations of immigrants the gentleman says, it attacks our de- HASTINGS of Florida in the chair. have made great sacrifices to learn mocracy and threatens our democracy. The Clerk read the title of the bill. English and assimilate into this great We are not saying that we want peo- The CHAIRMAN. When the Com- American ‘‘melting pot.’’ This is what ple to stay away from learning to mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, has allowed us to become the most suc- speak English, and I think it is impor- a request for a recorded vote on amend- cessful multiracial and multiethnic tant to note that when people come ment No. 32 by the gentleman from Nation in the world. into this country and what some folks Virginia (Mr. GOODE) had been post- Making exceptions now for another go through to come into this country, poned. language I don’t think is the right that is a statement about how much AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. STEARNS thing to do. It just assumes they are they want to be in this country. Is it Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I offer incapable of learning English like the true that Mom and Dad may take a lit- an amendment. previous generations. And many, many tle longer to speak English? Abso- The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- immigrants that came here learned lutely. But the young man that comes ignate the amendment. English, and for all these years they in or the young woman that comes in The text of the amendment is as fol- have been able to determine what their at the age of 8, 9, 10, 12, whatever, I as- lows: refund was by going forward. So I sure you that 10 months after they are Amendment offered by Mr. STEARNS: think it is not a good idea to change here, they are acting very American At the end of the bill (before the short this tradition. I realize that there are and a year or two later they are speak- title), insert the following: lots of people who don’t agree with me, ing English. That’s a fact of life.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:43 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.157 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7392 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 In fact, I know this for a fact as one withdraw this amendment so you can My life is now more difficult because who spoke Spanish before he spoke save a lot of headaches back home. people who speak primarily Spanish English. When Hispanics sit around the Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance can get a refund. dinner table and the issue of language of my time. What is the impulse that drives us to comes up, it has never been a plot b 1645 object to making life easier for many against the English language. It is usu- of our hardworking fellow citizens in ally the lament by the grandmother Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, may I some principle when it comes at no that the grandchildren no longer speak inquire as to how much time I have re- cost to us? Spanish. That is the reality of Amer- maining? And by the way, I have a large num- ica. That is how it has been from day The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman has ber of people for whom Portuguese is a 1 one. That is how it is always going to 1 ⁄2 minutes remaining. primary language. I do not think they be. Mr. STEARNS. Let me just move to will tell me, when I go back to march Now, what is it that we provide here? use the 11⁄2 minutes I have remaining in parades in that area, we’re very We are saying that if you still have not and say to my sage colleague from New upset because you supported allowing reached that point where you feel com- York that I certainly respect him. He’s tens of millions of our Spanish-speak- fortable enough in English to deal with one of my favorite Members. We have ing friends this advantage and you government services, you can go to a lots of fun together. And I remember didn’t do everything for us. It is, of Web site, listen to this, and say, Where when he made those three pointers in course, reasonable for a community to is my tax refund? That in itself makes the congressional basketball team how take into account large numbers. a statement. It says you are working in surprised, and pleasantly surprised, I And so again, I am really troubled by this country, that you are paying taxes was that he made them. So I’m respect- this lashing out at our fellow citizens in the country, that you have a refund ful of that. when it comes at no cost to the rest of coming, and you want to know where But I ask him, shouldn’t government us. You talk about benefit cost anal- your refund is. So to make it easier for treat everybody equally? I mean, here ysis. What is the cost, it’s minimal, of you to communicate and get that serv- you’re talking about setting aside a letting people who work hard who have ice, the IRS has seen fit to put to- special program, Where is My Refund trouble with the English language? gether that kind of a service. program, under the IRS for the Spanish And as the gentleman from New York Now, folks who deal with the IRS on language. But I call the gentleman’s has pointed out, overwhelmingly the a regular basis like the IRS National attention to New York City. There are younger people learn English. No one Taxpayers Advocate, in the annual re- Chinese, almost 400,000 Chinese; 300,000 who has had any association with an port earlier this year, commended the Italians; there are almost 250,000 Rus- immigrant community has any doubt IRS for the efforts to establish a Span- sians, there’s 152,000 Frenchmen, Polish about the accuracy of what he said. ish-language version of Where’s My Re- is a language there. The French Creole The young people learn English, they fund? is about 100,000. Korean is about 86,000, become the translators and inter- So if you don’t like the fact that this German is about 86,000. In fact, the preters for their parents and their service is provided, say that. That’s total number of people speaking for- grandparents. fine. But don’t make it sound like this eign languages in his area, New York There are people who came to Amer- is a threat to our democracy. This City, other than Spanish is 1.7 million ica out of love for this country and country is strong for what it is and people. So why shouldn’t the govern- they work hard, and they are much who we are, not because we have a ment treat everybody equal is the more comfortable, particularly reading website that allows people, who speak question for you? sort of technical information, in the Spanish and feel a little more com- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance language they grew up with than the fortable as they transition into of my time. new language. Their children and those English, get this kind of information. Mr. SERRANO. May I inquire as to who come after will speak English. What is ironic is that we come to the how much time I have left? Why do we want to make their lives House floor and make all these com- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman harder? Why this objection to trying to ments about government agencies of- from New York has 30 seconds. ease the transition for these people? fering Spanish as a language, but, Mr. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I I very much hope this amendment is Chairman, none of our colleagues from move to strike the last word and yield defeated. I would hope we would say we the other side ever get up and criticize to the gentleman from Massachusetts. are a better country than to begrudge their friends in corporate America who Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. people who have taken the difficult de- on a daily basis advertise in Spanish. Chairman, we’ve just heard one of the cision to immigrate to make their lives Do you know that there is an ESPN least persuasive arguments that we better, this very small accommodation. in Spanish, there is an ESPN Deportes have ever heard in this body. We hear I thank the gentleman for yielding to in Spanish? There’s a Fox, yes, a Fox them repeatedly. People who are op- me. News in Spanish. There’s a Fox Sports, posed to doing something use the argu- Mr. SERRANO. Reclaiming my time, I said Fox, in Spanish. There’s a People ment that we shouldn’t do it, even the gentleman from Massachusetts, my magazine in Spanish. though they’re objecting to it on its friend, makes the best point of all. If Now, is that government doing that own basic grounds because it doesn’t go you can just imagine, and I think you or is that corporate America, who at far enough. If, of course, it went far do because Lou Dobbs and other people times hangs out more with that side enough, they would be even more show you all the time, what some peo- than this side, doing what they know is upset, Mr. Chairman. ple go through to get to this country, correct to sell their products? All these The argument that if you cannot not to mention others who enter here folks are saying is to give a service to solve every problem for everybody, you with documents. You don’t go through the people, we will do it in Spanish too. should not try to improve the situation all of that to decide later that you Trust me, this does not threaten the for large numbers of people is never don’t want to be part of this society democracy at all. what people really think. It is always and not speak English. That is a fal- I am, on a personal level, kind of a advanced by people who don’t want lacy. That is not true. And I can tell little shocked at my friend, the only fully to defend the position they take. you firsthand it doesn’t happen. man who ever passed a ball to me in a The objection is to accommodating the I can tell you that I go to community congressional basketball game because many millions of Americans for whom meetings now in my district where he knows of my lack of talent, and he Spanish is the primary language. there is no need any longer to say a knows he’s my friend, but you would I have to say, I do not understand the word in Spanish other than to sound think he comes from another State. He impulse to make life harder for others cute at the beginning by saying, Hola. comes from Florida. when making it easier for them has no Como esta, Ustedes? I don’t know how you are going to ex- cost to us. I represent a large number This is not a problem. And I am try- plain this back home. I am trying to of people who speak English. Nobody ing to save you, once again, from all help you here. Maybe you want to has ever said to me, you know what? this wrath you’re going to get back in

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:43 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.162 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7393 Florida for proposing this. So I still just for people who are Spanish and people. The fact that the largest single give you a chance to withdraw this. I you’re not recognizing all of them, linguistic minority gets an ability to hope everybody will vote against this which goes to the heart of my argu- do this in their own language, which amendment. ment, which is, basically the United will, by the way, also probably increase Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- States Government should treat every- tax collection, so it probably is an off- ance of my time. body equal. The language should be the set and it probably makes money for Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman, I move English language, and particularly the Federal Government. But the gen- to strike the last word. when you’re talking about the Where is tleman’s phrasing ‘‘at the expense of,’’ The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman My Refund program with the IRS. Vote that’s what troubles me. It does not from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes. for the Stearns amendment. come at my expense if we reach out to Mr. REGULA. I yield to the gen- And with that, Mr. Chairman, may I hardworking people who have trouble tleman from Florida (Mr. STEARNS). inquire as to how much time I have left with English. Mr. STEARNS. I thank my distin- of my own and how much time I left of The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman’s guished colleague from Ohio for his Mr. REGULA? If that’s possible to do time has expired. kindness. that. The question is on the amendment We can wrap up this debate and I will The CHAIRMAN. Mr. REGULA has 2 offered by the gentleman from Florida just try to answer the gentleman from minutes left, and the gentleman from (Mr. STEARNS). Massachusetts and the gentleman from Florida has 30 seconds. The question was taken; and the New York here. Mr. SERRANO. Will the gentleman Chairman announced that the noes ap- What can be more of an incentive to yield? peared to have it. learn English? But the IRS program Mr. STEARNS. I would be glad to Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I de- Where is My Refund? You would think yield Mr. REGULA’s time if Mr. REGULA mand a recorded vote. if you are getting money back from the will yield. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause government, isn’t that enough of an in- Mr. REGULA. Yes, I would be glad to 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on centive to learn English? Maybe we yield to the gentleman. the amendment offered by the gen- should not have Spanish on the IRS Mr. SERRANO. If you’re willing to tleman from Florida will be postponed. Web site so we can get people to learn join me in a further amendment that Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I English. I mean, I would think giving says we should do 125 languages, I move to strike the last word. them money back would be a great in- would be glad to join you because I be- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is centive. I would think you would be for lieve in that. That’s fine. That’s be- recognized for 5 minutes. this amendment because people who cause I don’t know what you’re really Mr. SERRANO. I yield to our major- have to speak Spanish would have an saying there. ity leader, Mr. HOYER. incentive to learn English. That’s my Mr. STEARNS. Are you saying 25 Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman first point. languages? for yielding. Second of all, the gentleman from Mr. SERRANO. 125, that’s what you First, I would like to congratulate Massachusetts says it’s a minor cost. said; we should do it for everybody. So Mr. SERRANO. This is his first bill that We don’t know if this is a minor cost. that’s 125 languages. he has brought to the floor and han- But as we take his argument a little My other point, because I don’t want dled, and he has done it very well. I further, he says that I have no right to to take up your time, is, it’s inter- want to thank him. say there’s another 1.7 million people esting to note how the language I also want to congratulate my good in New York who speak other lan- changes. Now you’re saying they’re friend, RALPH REGULA. I had the great guages, and because the perfect is the getting money back from the govern- honor of serving for 6 years under his enemy of good, we’ve got to give it to ment, they should be happy to do that chairmanship of the Labor Health all these people, which is an argument in English. Just a few minutes ago, for Committee of which I had the honor of that makes it confusing to people and 3 days, for 3 weeks we heard how the serving. He did an outstanding job, he’s say well, you have to vote against government only holds the money from done a good job with this bell as well. Stearn’s amendment because we’re not the taxpayer. So only this group is get- I thank him for facilitating consider- doing it for all these people. There cer- ting money back from the government, ation of this bill. tainly would be a cost if we went ahead the rest of the Nation is just having Mr. LEWIS of California. Will the and did if for 1.7 million various lan- the government hold their money. gentleman yield? guages in Italian, Russian, French, The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman Mr. HOYER. I will yield to the gen- Polish, French Creole, Korean and Ger- from Florida is recognized for his final tleman. man. 30 seconds. Mr. LEWIS of California. I simply And I ask the gentleman from New Mr. STEARNS. I would just say, if want to say to the leader, I very much York (Mr. SERRANO), why is one lan- you’re speaking French Creole in your appreciate your taking the time to guage selected to do this at the expense congressional district and you got a re- make those expressions. They’ve done of another 1.7 million? Which goes to fund, you would certainly want that to a fabulous job on this bill, and it’s an my point. We shouldn’t do it for only be in our language, too. illustration of what can happen when one, we need not do it for any of them. I think I’ve made the argument clear we work so well together. And so there is no reason to do the that with all these different languages, Mr. HOYER. Reclaiming my time, other languages here. They’re getting the government should not pick out Mr. Chairman, at this time, however, I money back. It would be very expen- any one and should just do it in the of- would like to mention a matter. I sive if we did if for all the languages. ficial language, which is English. would have liked to ask for a unani- And the cost here, we don’t know what So with that, Mr. Chairman, thank mous consent. I will not ask for that it’s going to be. So I think the country you for your indulgence. unanimous consent because it has not is better off if we treat everybody I yield back the balance of my time. been agreed to. And under our rules, I equally. Mr. REGULA. Mr. Chairman, I yield therefore am constrained to ask for the The question you mention, Mr. back the balance of my time. unanimous consent. SERRANO, about CNN and other news The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman The Senate passed yesterday, by organizations, these are private compa- from New York has 30 seconds. unanimous consent, without objection, nies, they are not taxpayers funded. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield obviously, by definition, the Transition This is taxpayers funded. And I would to the gentleman from Massachusetts. Medical Assistance and Abstinence think if a person is speaking French Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I was Education Program. That program is a Creole in New York, he would like to struck when the gentleman of Florida program which provides for transi- have it in his language for the tax re- said, why should we do this at the ex- tional medical assistance for those who fund program, also. pense of other people? That’s the crux transit from welfare to work. It’s a So, I mean, you really make a dif- of the disagreement between us. It very important program. It, unfortu- ficult argument if you’re saying it’s doesn’t come at the expense of other nately, expires on June 30. We will not

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Roybal-Allard Smith (NJ) Wasserman our intention to offer this as soon as The text of the amendment is as fol- Royce Smith (WA) Schultz Ruppersberger Snyder Waters we return the first week that we’re lows: Rush Solis Watson back. We believe this is very important Ryan (OH) Space Amendment offered by Mr. CARDOZA: Watt to pass. And as a result, we will move Page 65, line 17, insert after the first dollar Salazar Spratt ´ Waxman it as quickly as we can. amount ‘‘(reduced by $8,000,000)’’. Sanchez, Linda Stark T. Stearns Weiner I thank the gentleman for yielding Page 65, line 25, insert after the first dollar Sanchez, Loretta Stupak Welch (VT) the time. amount ‘‘(increased by $6,000,000)’’. Sarbanes Sutton Weller Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I yield Saxton Tancredo Wexler RECORDED VOTE Wilson (OH) back the balance of my time. Schakowsky Tanner The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Schiff Tauscher Woolsey ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN been demanded. Schwartz Taylor Wu The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause A recorded vote was ordered. Scott (GA) Thompson (CA) Wynn Scott (VA) Thompson (MS) Yarmuth 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will now The vote was taken by electronic de- Sensenbrenner Tiahrt Young (AK) resume on those amendments on which vice, and there were—ayes 281, noes 144, Serrano Tiberi Young (FL) further proceedings were postponed, in not voting 12, as follows: NOES—144 the following order: [Roll No. 584] Akin Foxx Miller, Gary An amendment by Mr. CARDOZA of AYES—281 Alexander Franks (AZ) Murphy, Tim California. Barrett (SC) Frelinghuysen Myrick Ackerman Donnelly Kucinich Amendment No. 8 by Mr. DEFAZIO of Barton (TX) Gallegly Neugebauer Aderholt Duncan Lampson Biggert Garrett (NJ) Paul Oregon. Allen Edwards Langevin Bilbray Gilchrest Pearce Altmire Ehlers Lantos Amendment No. 15 by Mr. PRICE of Bilirakis Gingrey Pence Andrews Ellison Larsen (WA) Georgia. Bishop (UT) Gohmert Peterson (PA) Arcuri Ellsworth Larson (CT) Blackburn Goode Pickering An amendment by Mr. TOM DAVIS of Baca Emanuel LaTourette Blunt Goodlatte Pitts Virginia. Bachus Emerson Lee Boehner Granger Poe Amendment No. 1 by Mr. GARRETT of Baird Engel Levin Bonner Graves Baker Eshoo Lewis (GA) Price (GA) New Jersey. Bono Hall (TX) Pryce (OH) Baldwin Etheridge Lipinski Boozman Hastert An amendment by Mr. SOUDER of In- Barrow Everett LoBiondo Putnam Boustany Hastings (WA) Regula diana. Bartlett (MD) Faleomavaega Loebsack Brady (TX) Hayes Rehberg Amendment No. 18 by Mr. FLAKE of Bean Farr Lofgren, Zoe Brown (SC) Herger Reichert Becerra Fattah Lowey Brown-Waite, Hoekstra Arizona. Reynolds Berkley Ferguson Lynch Ginny Hulshof An amendment by Mr. FLAKE on Bar- Rogers (AL) Berman Filner Mahoney (FL) Burgess Inglis (SC) Rogers (KY) racks Row. Berry Flake Maloney (NY) Burton (IN) Issa Amendment No. 21 by Mr. FLAKE of Bishop (GA) Frank (MA) Markey Camp (MI) Jindal Rohrabacher Roskam Arizona. Bishop (NY) Gerlach Marshall Campbell (CA) Johnson, Sam Blumenauer Giffords Matheson Cannon Jordan Ryan (WI) Amendment No. 19 by Mr. FLAKE of Bordallo Gillibrand Matsui Cantor Keller Sali Arizona. Boren Gillmor McCarthy (NY) Capito King (IA) Schmidt Amendment No. 22 by Mr. FLAKE of Boswell Gonzalez McCollum (MN) Carter King (NY) Shadegg Boucher Gordon McCotter Shimkus Arizona. Castle Kline (MN) Boyd (FL) Green, Al McCrery Chabot Knollenberg Shuster An amendment by Mr. CAMPBELL of Boyda (KS) Green, Gene McDermott Coble Kuhl (NY) Simpson California regarding Lincoln Commis- Brady (PA) Grijalva McGovern Cole (OK) Lamborn Smith (NE) sion. Braley (IA) Gutierrez McIntyre Conaway Latham Smith (TX) Brown, Corrine Hall (NY) McNerney Crenshaw Lewis (CA) Souder An amendment by Mr. EMANUEL of Il- Buchanan Hare Meehan Cubin Lewis (KY) Sullivan linois. Butterfield Harman Meek (FL) Culberson Linder Terry An amendment by Mr. CAMPBELL of Buyer Hastings (FL) Meeks (NY) Davis, David Lucas Thornberry California regarding earmarks. Calvert Heller Melancon Davis, Tom Lungren, Daniel Turner Capps Hensarling Michaud Deal (GA) E. Upton An amendment by Mr. WICKER of Capuano Herseth Sandlin Miller (MI) Dent Mack Walberg Mississippi. Cardoza Higgins Miller, George Dicks Manzullo Walden (OR) Carnahan Hill An amendment by Mr. PENCE of Indi- Mitchell Doolittle Marchant Walsh (NY) Carney Hinchey Mollohan ana. Doyle McCarthy (CA) Wamp Carson Hinojosa Moore (KS) Drake McCaul (TX) Weldon (FL) Amendment No. 31 by Mr. JORDAN of Castor Hirono Moore (WI) Dreier McHenry Westmoreland Ohio. Chandler Hobson Moran (KS) English (PA) McHugh Whitfield Christensen Hodes Moran (VA) An amendment by Mr. PRICE of Geor- Fallin McKeon Wicker Clarke Holden Murphy (CT) Feeney Mica Wilson (NM) gia. Clay Holt Murphy, Patrick Fortenberry Miller (FL) Wilson (SC) Amendment No. 13 by Mrs. Cleaver Honda Murtha Fossella Miller (NC) Wolf MUSGRAVE of Colorado. Clyburn Hooley Musgrave Cohen Hoyer Nadler NOT VOTING—12 Amendment No. 32 by Mr. GOODE of Conyers Hunter Napolitano Abercrombie Fortun˜ o McNulty Virginia. Cooper Inslee Neal (MA) Bachmann Jones (OH) Ortiz An amendment by Mr. STEARNS of Costa Israel Norton Davis (KY) LaHood Sessions Florida. Costello Jackson (IL) Nunes Davis, Jo Ann McMorris Courtney Jackson-Lee Oberstar Forbes Rodgers The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Cramer (TX) Obey the time for any electronic vote after Crowley Jefferson Olver b 1723 the first vote in this series. Cuellar Johnson (GA) Pallone Cummings Johnson (IL) Pascrell Mr. HALL of Texas changed his vote The Chair would also remind all Davis (AL) Johnson, E. B. Pastor from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Members that 2 minutes is going to be Davis (CA) Jones (NC) Payne Mrs. MILLER of Michigan and strictly adhered to. The Chair would Davis (IL) Kagen Perlmutter Messrs. McCOTTER, KUCINICH, Davis, Lincoln Kanjorski Peterson (MN) ask Members to remain in the Cham- DeFazio Kaptur Petri MITCHELL, BERRY, TIAHRT, ber. DeGette Kennedy Platts DOGGETT, TAYLOR, KINGSTON, b 1700 Delahunt Kildee Pomeroy RADANOVICH, REYES and ROYCE DeLauro Kilpatrick Porter changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CARDOZA Diaz-Balart, L. Kind Price (NC) Diaz-Balart, M. Kingston Radanovich So the amendment was agreed to. The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Dingell Kirk Rahall The result of the vote was announced business is the demand for a recorded Doggett Klein (FL) Ramstad as above recorded.

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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Cannon Holden Olver McGovern Ortiz Tierney Cantor Hoyer Pascrell McNulty Pryce (OH) The CHAIRMAN. The Chair wishes to Capps Hulshof Pastor Neal (MA) Sessions remind Members that the remainder of Carnahan Hunter Pearce the votes, which are substantial in Carter Inglis (SC) Pence ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN number, are going to be 2-minute Castle Inslee Peterson (MN) The Chairman (during the vote). Castor Israel Peterson (PA) Members are advised 1 minute remains votes. The Chair entreats Members to Chabot Issa Pickering please stay in the Chamber. We intend Chandler Jackson (IL) Pitts in this vote. Clarke Jindal Platts to be strict with regard to the 2 min- b 1727 utes. Cleaver Johnson, E. B. Poe Clyburn Johnson, Sam Pomeroy So the amendment was rejected. AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. DEFAZIO Coble Jones (NC) Price (GA) The result of the vote was announced The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Cole (OK) Jones (OH) Price (NC) Conaway Jordan Putnam as above recorded. business is the demand for a recorded Cooper Kagen Radanovich AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MR. PRICE OF vote on the amendment offered by the Costa Kanjorski Rahall GEORGIA gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) Courtney Kaptur Ramstad The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished on which further proceedings were Cramer Keller Regula Crenshaw Kennedy Rehberg business is the demand for a recorded postponed and on which the noes pre- Cubin Kilpatrick Reichert vote on the amendment offered by the vailed by voice vote. Cuellar Kind Renzi gentleman from Georgia (Mr. PRICE) on The Clerk will redesignate the Culberson King (IA) Reyes Cummings King (NY) Reynolds which further proceedings were post- amendment. Davis (AL) Kirk Rodriguez poned and on which the noes prevailed The text of the amendment is as fol- Davis (CA) Klein (FL) Rogers (AL) by voice vote. lows: Davis, David Kline (MN) Rogers (KY) Davis, Lincoln Knollenberg Rogers (MI) The Clerk will redesignate the Amendment No. 8 offered by Mr. DEFAZIO: Davis, Tom Kuhl (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Page 80, line 23, after the dollar amount, amendment. Deal (GA) Lamborn Roskam The text of the amendment is as fol- insert ‘‘(reduced by $10,000,000)’’. DeGette Lampson Ross Page 81, line 10, after the dollar amount, DeLauro Langevin Rothman lows: insert ‘‘(increased by $10,000,000)’’. Dent Lantos Roybal-Allard Amendment No. 15 offered by Mr. PRICE of Diaz-Balart, L. Larsen (WA) Ruppersberger Georgia: RECORDED VOTE Diaz-Balart, M. Larson (CT) Ryan (OH) Strike section 738 (page 117, line 9, through The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Dicks Latham Ryan (WI) page 124, line 13) and redesignate the suc- been demanded. Dingell LaTourette Salazar ceeding provisions accordingly. Doggett Levin Sali A recorded vote was ordered. Donnelly Lewis (CA) Sanchez, Loretta RECORDED VOTE The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Doolittle Lewis (GA) Sarbanes The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has minute vote. Doyle Lewis (KY) Saxton Drake Linder Schiff been demanded. The vote was taken by electronic de- Dreier Lipinski Schmidt A recorded vote was ordered. vice, and there were—ayes 95, noes 320, Edwards LoBiondo Schwartz The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- not voting 22, as follows: Ehlers Lowey Serrano minute vote. Ellsworth Lucas Sestak [Roll No. 585] Emanuel Lungren, Daniel Shadegg The vote was taken by electronic de- AYES—95 Emerson E. Shea-Porter vice, and there were—ayes 158, noes 268, English (PA) Lynch Sherman Arcuri Honda Sa´ nchez, Linda not voting 11, as follows: Eshoo Mack Shimkus Baldwin Hooley T. Etheridge Mahoney (FL) Shuler [Roll No. 586] Berkley Schakowsky Jackson-Lee Everett Maloney (NY) Shuster Berry AYES—158 (TX) Scott (GA) Fallin Manzullo Simpson Blumenauer Jefferson Scott (VA) Fattah Marchant Smith (NE) Aderholt Everett McHenry Bordallo Johnson (GA) Sensenbrenner Feeney Marshall Smith (NJ) Akin Fallin McKeon Braley (IA) Johnson (IL) Shays Ferguson Matheson Smith (TX) Alexander Feeney McMorris Camp (MI) Kildee Sires Flake Matsui Smith (WA) Bachus Flake Rodgers Carney Kingston Skelton Fortenberry McCarthy (CA) Snyder Baker Fortenberry Mica Carson Kucinich Slaughter Fossella McCarthy (NY) Solis Barrett (SC) Fossella Miller (FL) Christensen Lee Space Foxx McCaul (TX) Souder Bartlett (MD) Foxx Miller (MI) Cohen Loebsack Stark Franks (AZ) McCollum (MN) Spratt Barton (TX) Franks (AZ) Miller, Gary Conyers Lofgren, Zoe Stupak Frelinghuysen McCrery Stearns Biggert Frelinghuysen Moran (KS) Costello McCotter Sutton Gallegly McDermott Sullivan Bilbray Gallegly Musgrave Crowley McNerney Tancredo Gerlach McHenry Tanner Bilirakis Garrett (NJ) Myrick Davis (IL) Meehan Terry Giffords McHugh Tauscher Blackburn Gingrey Neugebauer DeFazio Gilchrest McIntyre Taylor Blunt Gohmert Nunes Duncan Melancon Thompson (CA) Gillibrand McKeon Thornberry Boehner Goode Paul Ellison Michaud Thompson (MS) Gillmor McMorris Tiahrt Bonner Goodlatte Pearce Engel Miller, George Tiberi Gingrey Rodgers Turner Bono Granger Pence Faleomavaega Moore (WI) Towns Gohmert Meek (FL) Udall (CO) Boozman Graves Peterson (PA) Farr Moran (KS) Upton Gonzalez Meeks (NY) Udall (NM) Boustany Hall (TX) Petri Filner Nadler Vela´ zquez Goode Mica Van Hollen Brady (TX) Hastings (WA) Pickering Frank (MA) Pallone Walden (OR) Goodlatte Miller (FL) Visclosky Brown (SC) Hayes Pitts Garrett (NJ) Paul Walz (MN) Gordon Miller (MI) Walberg Brown-Waite, Heller Poe Green, Al Payne Waters Granger Miller (NC) Walsh (NY) Ginny Hensarling Price (GA) Gutierrez Perlmutter Welch (VT) Graves Miller, Gary Wamp Buchanan Herger Pryce (OH) Hall (NY) Petri Wexler Green, Gene Mitchell Wasserman Burgess Hoekstra Putnam Hall (TX) Porter Wilson (OH) Grijalva Mollohan Schultz Burton (IN) Hulshof Radanovich Heller Rangel Woolsey Hare Moore (KS) Watson Buyer Inglis (SC) Ramstad Hinchey Rohrabacher Wu Harman Moran (VA) Watt Calvert Jindal Regula Hodes Royce Wynn Hastings (FL) Murphy (CT) Waxman Camp (MI) Johnson, Sam Rehberg Holt Rush Young (FL) Hastings (WA) Murphy, Patrick Weiner Campbell (CA) Jordan Reichert Cantor Keller Renzi NOES—320 Hayes Murphy, Tim Weldon (FL) Hensarling Murtha Weller Carter King (IA) Reynolds Ackerman Berman Boustany Herger Musgrave Westmoreland Coble King (NY) Rogers (KY) Aderholt Biggert Boyd (FL) Herseth Sandlin Myrick Whitfield Conaway Kingston Rogers (MI) Akin Bilbray Boyda (KS) Higgins Napolitano Wicker Crenshaw Kline (MN) Rohrabacher Alexander Bilirakis Brady (PA) Hill Neugebauer Wilson (NM) Cubin Knollenberg Ros-Lehtinen Allen Bishop (GA) Brady (TX) Hinojosa Norton Wilson (SC) Culberson Kuhl (NY) Royce Altmire Bishop (NY) Brown (SC) Hirono Nunes Wolf Davis, David Lamborn Ryan (WI) Andrews Bishop (UT) Brown, Corrine Hobson Oberstar Yarmuth Davis, Tom Latham Sali Baca Blackburn Brown-Waite, Hoekstra Obey Young (AK) Deal (GA) Lewis (CA) Schmidt Bachus Blunt Ginny Dent Linder Sensenbrenner Baird Boehner Buchanan NOT VOTING—22 Diaz-Balart, L. Lungren, Daniel Shadegg Baker Bonner Burgess Diaz-Balart, M. E. Shays Barrett (SC) Bono Burton (IN) Abercrombie Cardoza Forbes Doolittle Mack Shimkus Barrow Boozman Butterfield Bachmann Clay Fortun˜ o Drake Manzullo Shuster Barton (TX) Boren Buyer Bartlett (MD) Davis (KY) Hastert Dreier McCarthy (CA) Simpson Bean Boswell Calvert Capito Davis, Jo Ann LaHood Duncan McCaul (TX) Smith (NE) Becerra Boucher Campbell (CA) Capuano Delahunt Markey Ehlers McCrery Smith (TX)

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Myrick Ros-Lehtinen Wamp Altmire Green, Al Murphy, Patrick Neugebauer Roskam Weldon (FL) Andrews Green, Gene Murphy, Tim b 1732 Nunes Ryan (WI) Weller Arcuri Grijalva Murtha Paul Saxton Wicker Baca Gutierrez Nadler Mr. STEARNS changed his vote from Pearce Shadegg Wilson (NM) Baird Hall (NY) Napolitano ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Pence Shays Wilson (SC) Perlmutter Shimkus Wolf Baldwin Hare Neal (MA) Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. SALI and Barrow Harman Norton Peterson (PA) Shuster Young (AK) Pickering Simpson Young (FL) Bean Hastings (FL) Oberstar Ms. FALLIN changed their vote from Becerra Herseth Sandlin Obey ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ NOES—279 Berkley Higgins Olver So the amendment was rejected. Berman Hill Pallone Ackerman Ellison Lofgren, Zoe Berry Hinchey The result of the vote was announced Pascrell as above recorded. Allen Ellsworth Lowey Bishop (GA) Hinojosa Pastor Altmire Emanuel Lynch Bishop (NY) Hirono Payne AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. TOM DAVIS OF Andrews Engel Mahoney (FL) Bishop (UT) Hobson Perlmutter VIRGINIA Arcuri English (PA) Maloney (NY) Blumenauer Hodes Peterson (MN) The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Baca Etheridge Markey Bordallo Holden Platts Baird Everett Marshall Boren Holt Pomeroy business is the demand for a recorded Baker Faleomavaega Matheson Boswell Honda Porter vote on the amendment offered by the Baldwin Farr Matsui Boucher Hooley Price (NC) gentleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM Barrett (SC) Fattah McCarthy (NY) Boyd (FL) Hoyer Rahall Barrow Ferguson McCaul (TX) Boyda (KS) Hunter DAVIS) on which further proceedings Bean Filner McCollum (MN) Rangel Brady (PA) Inslee were postponed and on which the noes Becerra Flake McCotter Reyes Braley (IA) Israel Berkley Foxx McCrery Rodriguez prevailed by voice vote. Brown, Corrine Issa Berman Frank (MA) McDermott Rogers (AL) The Clerk will redesignate the Butterfield Jackson (IL) Berry Giffords McGovern Roskam Cannon Jackson-Lee amendment. Biggert Gilchrest McIntyre Ross Capito (TX) The text of the amendment is as fol- Bishop (GA) Gillibrand McMorris Rothman Capps Jefferson Bishop (NY) Gonzalez Rodgers Roybal-Allard lows: Capuano Johnson (GA) Blumenauer Gordon McNerney Cardoza Johnson (IL) Ruppersberger Amendment offered by Mr. TOM DAVIS of Boozman Granger Meehan Carnahan Johnson, E. B. Rush Virginia: Bordallo Green, Al Meek (FL) Carney Jones (NC) Ryan (OH) At the end of the bill add the following new Boswell Green, Gene Meeks (NY) Carson Jones (OH) Salazar section: Boucher Grijalva Melancon Sa´ nchez, Linda Boyd (FL) Gutierrez Miller (MI) Castle Kagen TITLE ll Castor Kanjorski T. Boyda (KS) Hall (NY) Miller (NC) Chabot Kaptur Sanchez, Loretta SEC. ll. the amount otherwise provided Brady (PA) Hare Miller, George Chandler Kennedy Sarbanes for under title IV for the Federal Payment Braley (IA) Harman Mollohan Christensen Kildee Saxton for Resident Tuition Support is increased by Brown (SC) Hastings (FL) Moore (KS) Clarke Kilpatrick Schakowsky Brown, Corrine Hastings (WA) Moore (WI) $1,000,000 and the amount otherwise provided Brown-Waite, Hensarling Moran (KS) Clay Kind Schiff for Salaries and Expenses of the Office of Schwartz Ginny Herseth Sandlin Moran (VA) Cleaver Kirk Special Counsel is reduced by $1,000,000. Clyburn Klein (FL) Scott (GA) Butterfield Higgins Murphy (CT) Buyer Hill Murphy, Patrick Cohen Kucinich Scott (VA) RECORDED VOTE Camp (MI) Hinojosa Murtha Cole (OK) Lampson Serrano The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Campbell (CA) Hirono Nadler Conyers Langevin Sestak been demanded. Cantor Hodes Napolitano Cooper Lantos Shea-Porter Capps Hoekstra Neal (MA) Costa Larsen (WA) Sherman A recorded vote was ordered. Capuano Holden Oberstar Costello Larson (CT) Shuler The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Cardoza Holt Obey Courtney LaTourette Sires minute vote. Carnahan Honda Olver Cramer Lee Skelton Carson Hoyer Pallone Crowley Levin The vote was taken by electronic de- Slaughter Carter Hulshof Pascrell Cuellar Lewis (GA) vice, and there were—ayes 146, noes 279, Smith (NJ) Castor Inglis (SC) Pastor Cummings Lewis (KY) Smith (WA) not voting 12, as follows: Chandler Inslee Payne Davis (AL) Lipinski Snyder [Roll No. 587] Christensen Israel Peterson (MN) Davis (CA) LoBiondo Solis Clarke Jackson (IL) Petri Davis (IL) Loebsack Space AYES—146 Cleaver Jackson-Lee Platts Davis, Lincoln Lofgren, Zoe Spratt Aderholt Cole (OK) Hall (TX) Clyburn (TX) Poe DeFazio Lowey Stark Akin Culberson Hayes Cohen Jefferson Pomeroy DeGette Lucas Stearns Alexander Davis, David Heller Conaway Johnson (GA) Price (NC) Delahunt Lynch Stupak Bachmann Davis, Tom Herger Conyers Johnson (IL) Putnam DeLauro Mahoney (FL) Sutton Bachus Deal (GA) Hobson Cooper Johnson, E. B. Rahall Dicks Maloney (NY) Tanner Bartlett (MD) Dent Hooley Costa Jones (NC) Ramstad Marchant Dingell Tauscher Barton (TX) Diaz-Balart, L. Hunter Costello Jones (OH) Rangel Doggett Markey Taylor Bilbray Diaz-Balart, M. Issa Courtney Kagen Rehberg Donnelly Marshall Thompson (CA) Bilirakis Donnelly Jindal Cramer Kanjorski Reyes Doyle Matheson Thompson (MS) Bishop (UT) Doolittle Johnson, Sam Crenshaw Kaptur Rodriguez Edwards Matsui Tierney Blackburn Dreier Jordan Crowley Keller Rogers (KY) Ellison McCarthy (NY) Towns Blunt Ehlers King (IA) Cubin Kennedy Rohrabacher Ellsworth McCollum (MN) Udall (CO) Boehner Emerson King (NY) Cuellar Kildee Ross Emanuel McCotter Bonner Eshoo Kingston Cummings Kilpatrick Rothman Udall (NM) Emerson McDermott Bono Fallin Knollenberg Davis (AL) Kind Roybal-Allard Van Hollen Engel McGovern Boren Feeney Kuhl (NY) Davis (CA) Kirk Royce Vela´ zquez English (PA) McHugh Boustany Fortenberry Lamborn Davis (IL) Klein (FL) Ruppersberger Eshoo McIntyre Visclosky Brady (TX) Fossella Latham Davis, Lincoln Kline (MN) Rush Etheridge McNerney Walsh (NY) Buchanan Franks (AZ) LaTourette DeFazio Kucinich Ryan (OH) Faleomavaega Meehan Walz (MN) Burgess Frelinghuysen Lewis (CA) DeGette Lampson Salazar Farr Meek (FL) Wasserman Burton (IN) Gallegly Lewis (KY) Delahunt Langevin Sali Fattah Meeks (NY) Schultz Calvert Garrett (NJ) Lipinski DeLauro Lantos Sa´ nchez, Linda Ferguson Melancon Waters Cannon Gerlach LoBiondo Dicks Larsen (WA) T. Filner Michaud Watson Capito Gillmor Lucas Dingell Larson (CT) Sanchez, Loretta Frank (MA) Miller (NC) Watt Carney Gingrey Lungren, Daniel Doggett Lee Sarbanes Gerlach Miller, George Waxman Castle Gohmert E. Doyle Levin Schakowsky Giffords Mitchell Weiner Chabot Goode Mack Drake Lewis (GA) Schiff Gilchrest Mollohan Welch (VT) Clay Goodlatte Manzullo Duncan Linder Schmidt Gillibrand Moore (KS) Wexler Coble Graves Marchant Edwards Loebsack Schwartz Gillmor Moore (WI) Wilson (OH)

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:51 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.051 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7397 Scott (GA) Stearns Walz (MN) Berkley Granger Pickering Delahunt Kanjorski Payne Scott (VA) Stupak Wasserman Biggert Graves Pitts DeLauro Kennedy Pomeroy Sensenbrenner Sutton Schultz Bilbray Hall (TX) Platts Dicks Kildee Price (NC) Serrano Tanner Waters Bilirakis Hare Poe Dingell Kilpatrick Rangel Sestak Tauscher Watson Bishop (GA) Hastings (WA) Porter Doggett Klein (FL) Rothman Shea-Porter Taylor Watt Bishop (UT) Hayes Price (GA) Doyle Kucinich Roybal-Allard Sherman Thompson (CA) Waxman Blackburn Heller Pryce (OH) Ellison Langevin Ryan (OH) Shuler Thompson (MS) Weiner Blunt Hensarling Putnam Ellsworth Lantos Salazar Sires Tiberi Engel Larson (CT) Sa´ nchez, Linda Welch (VT) Boehner Herger Radanovich Skelton Tierney Bonner Herseth Sandlin Eshoo Lee T. Westmoreland Rahall Slaughter Towns Bono Hill Etheridge Levin Sarbanes Wexler Ramstad Smith (NJ) Udall (CO) Boozman Hobson Faleomavaega Lewis (GA) Schakowsky Whitfield Regula Smith (WA) Udall (NM) Boren Hoekstra Rehberg Farr Lofgren, Zoe Schiff Snyder Upton Wilson (OH) Boswell Hulshof Fattah Lowey Schwartz Woolsey Reichert Solis Van Hollen Boucher Hunter Renzi Filner Lynch Scott (VA) Space Vela´ zquez Wu Frank (MA) Maloney (NY) Serrano Boustany Inglis (SC) Reyes Spratt Visclosky Wynn Gonzalez Matsui Shea-Porter Boyd (FL) Issa Reynolds Stark Walden (OR) Yarmuth Boyda (KS) Jackson-Lee Green, Al McCarthy (NY) Sherman Rodriguez Brady (TX) (TX) Green, Gene McCollum (MN) Sires Rogers (AL) NOT VOTING—12 Braley (IA) Jefferson Grijalva McDermott Snyder Rogers (KY) Abercrombie Fortun˜ o McNulty Brown (SC) Jindal Gutierrez McGovern Solis Rogers (MI) Davis (KY) Hastert Norton Brown-Waite, Johnson (IL) Hall (NY) McNerney Stark Rohrabacher Davis, Jo Ann Hinchey Ortiz Ginny Johnson, Sam Harman Meehan Tauscher Ros-Lehtinen Forbes LaHood Sessions Buchanan Jones (NC) Hastings (FL) Meek (FL) Taylor Burton (IN) Jordan Roskam Higgins Meeks (NY) Thompson (CA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Buyer Keller Ross Hinchey Miller (NC) Thompson (MS) Calvert Kind Royce Hinojosa Miller, George Tierney The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Ruppersberger One minute remains in the vote. Camp (MI) King (IA) Hirono Mollohan Towns Campbell (CA) King (NY) Rush Hodes Moore (KS) Udall (NM) Cannon Kingston Ryan (WI) Holden Moore (WI) Van Hollen b 1738 Cantor Kirk Sali Holt Moran (VA) Visclosky Capito Kline (MN) Sanchez, Loretta Honda Murphy (CT) Wasserman Mr. ETHERIDGE changed his vote Cardoza Knollenberg Saxton Hooley Murtha Schultz from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Carney Kuhl (NY) Schmidt Hoyer Nadler Waters So the amendment was rejected. Carter Lamborn Scott (GA) Inslee Napolitano Watson The result of the vote was announced Castle Lampson Sensenbrenner Israel Neal (MA) Watt Chabot Larsen (WA) Sestak Jackson (IL) Obey Waxman as above recorded. Coble Latham Shadegg Johnson (GA) Olver Weiner ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Cohen LaTourette Shays Johnson, E. B. Pallone Wexler Cole (OK) Lewis (CA) Shimkus Jones (OH) Pascrell Woolsey The CHAIRMAN. The Chair would re- Cooper Lewis (KY) Shuler Kagen Pastor Wynn mind Members these are 2-minute Costa Linder Shuster NOT VOTING—16 votes. There are 17 votes that remain. Cramer Lipinski Simpson The Chair would encourage and entreat Crenshaw LoBiondo Skelton Abercrombie Forbes McNulty Cubin Loebsack Slaughter Burgess Fortun˜ o Norton all Members to stay in the Chamber. Cuellar Lucas Smith (NE) Clyburn Hastert Ortiz AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT OF Culberson Lungren, Daniel Smith (NJ) Davis (KY) Kaptur Sessions NEW JERSEY Davis (AL) E. Smith (TX) Davis, Jo Ann LaHood Davis, David Mack Emanuel Markey The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Smith (WA) Davis, Lincoln Mahoney (FL) Souder ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN business is the demand for a recorded Davis, Tom Manzullo Space vote on the amendment offered by the Deal (GA) Marchant Spratt The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Dent Marshall Stearns One minute remains in this vote. gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. GAR- Diaz-Balart, L. Matheson Stupak RETT) on which further proceedings Diaz-Balart, M. McCarthy (CA) Sullivan Donnelly McCaul (TX) were postponed and on which the noes Sutton b 1741 Doolittle McCotter prevailed by voice vote. Tancredo Drake McCrery Tanner So the amendment was agreed to. The Clerk will redesignate the Dreier McHenry The result of the vote was announced amendment. Duncan McHugh Terry Edwards McIntyre Thornberry as above recorded. The text of the amendment is as fol- Tiahrt Ehlers McKeon AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. SOUDER lows: Tiberi Emerson McMorris The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Amendment No. 1 offered by Mr. GARRETT English (PA) Rodgers Turner of New Jersey: Everett Melancon Udall (CO) business is the demand for a recorded Fallin Mica Upton vote on the amendment offered by the AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT OF Vela´ zquez Feeney Michaud OUDER NEW JERSEY Walberg gentleman from Indiana (Mr. S ) Ferguson Miller (FL) on which further proceedings were At the end of title VI, insert the following: Flake Miller (MI) Walden (OR) Walsh (NY) SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Fortenberry Miller, Gary postponed and on which the noes pre- Fossella Mitchell Walz (MN) vailed by voice vote. under this Act may be used by the Securities Wamp Foxx Moran (KS) The Clerk will redesignate the and Exchange Commission to enforce the re- Franks (AZ) Murphy, Patrick Welch (VT) quirements of section 404 of the Sarbanes- Frelinghuysen Murphy, Tim Weldon (FL) amendment. Oxley Act with respect to non-accelerated Gallegly Musgrave Weller The text of the amendment is as fol- filers, who, pursuant to section 210.2–02T of Garrett (NJ) Myrick Westmoreland lows: Gerlach Neugebauer Whitfield title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, are not Amendment offered by Mr. SOUDER: required to comply with such section 404 Giffords Nunes Wicker Wilson (NM) At the end of the bill (before the short prior to December 15, 2007. Gilchrest Oberstar Gillibrand Paul Wilson (OH) title), insert the following: RECORDED VOTE Gillmor Pearce Wilson (SC) TITLE IX—ADDITIONAL GENERAL Wolf The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Gingrey Pence PROVISIONS Gohmert Perlmutter Wu been demanded. Goode Peterson (MN) Yarmuth SEC. 901. None of the funds made A recorded vote was ordered. Goodlatte Peterson (PA) Young (AK) available in this Act (including funds The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Gordon Petri Young (FL) made available in title IV or VIII) may minute vote. NOES—154 be used by the District of Columbia for The vote was taken by electronic de- any program of distributing sterile vice, and there were—ayes 267, noes 154, Ackerman Brown, Corrine Cleaver Altmire Butterfield Conaway needles or syringes for the hypodermic not voting 16, as follows: Baca Capps Conyers injection of any illegal drug. Baldwin Capuano Costello [Roll No. 588] RECORDED VOTE Becerra Carnahan Courtney AYES—267 Berman Carson Crowley The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Aderholt Arcuri Barrett (SC) Berry Castor Cummings been demanded. Akin Bachmann Barrow Bishop (NY) Chandler Davis (CA) A recorded vote was ordered. Alexander Bachus Bartlett (MD) Blumenauer Christensen Davis (IL) Allen Baird Barton (TX) Bordallo Clarke DeFazio The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Andrews Baker Bean Brady (PA) Clay DeGette minute vote.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:47 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.050 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 The vote was taken by electronic de- Ellison Langevin Reyes [Roll No. 590] Emanuel Lantos Rohrabacher vice, and there were—ayes 208, noes 216, Engel Larsen (WA) Rothman AYES—87 not voting 14, as follows: Eshoo Larson (CT) Roybal-Allard Akin Gingrey Pearce [Roll No. 589] Faleomavaega LaTourette Ruppersberger Bachmann Gohmert Pence Farr Lee Rush Barrett (SC) Goodlatte Petri AYES—208 Fattah Levin Ryan (OH) Barton (TX) Graves Pitts Filner Lewis (CA) Salazar Aderholt Foxx Pence Biggert Hastings (WA) Poe Frank (MA) Lewis (GA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Akin Franks (AZ) Peterson (MN) Bilbray Heller Price (GA) Frelinghuysen Loebsack T. Alexander Gallegly Peterson (PA) Bishop (UT) Hensarling Giffords Lofgren, Zoe Sanchez, Loretta Putnam Altmire Garrett (NJ) Petri Blackburn Herger Gilchrest Radanovich Bachmann Gerlach Lowey Sarbanes Boehner Inglis (SC) Pickering Gillibrand Ramstad Bachus Gillmor Lynch Schakowsky Brown (SC) Jindal Pitts Gonzalez Rogers (MI) Baker Gingrey Maloney (NY) Schiff Buchanan Johnson (IL) Platts Gordon Rohrabacher Barrett (SC) Gohmert Markey Schwartz Burton (IN) Johnson, Sam Poe Green, Al Roskam Barrow Goode Matheson Scott (VA) Buyer Jordan Pomeroy Green, Gene Royce Bartlett (MD) Goodlatte Matsui Serrano Campbell (CA) King (IA) Porter Grijalva Barton (TX) Granger McCarthy (NY) Sestak Cannon Kline (MN) Ryan (WI) Price (GA) Gutierrez Biggert Graves McCollum (MN) Shays Cantor Lamborn Sali Putnam Hall (NY) Bilbray Hall (TX) McDermott Shea-Porter Castle Linder Schmidt Radanovich Hare Bilirakis Hastings (WA) McGovern Sherman Chabot Lungren, Daniel Sensenbrenner Rahall Harman Bishop (UT) Hayes McNerney Sires Coble E. Shadegg Ramstad Hastings (FL) Blackburn Heller Meehan Slaughter Conaway Mack Shimkus Rehberg Higgins Blunt Hensarling Meek (FL) Smith (WA) Cooper Marchant Smith (NE) Reichert Hill Boehner Herger Meeks (NY) Snyder Davis, David McCarthy (CA) Souder Renzi Hinchey Michaud Solis Bonner Herseth Sandlin Deal (GA) McCaul (TX) Sullivan Reynolds Hinojosa Miller (NC) Space Bono Hoekstra Duncan McHenry Tancredo Hirono Boozman Holden Rodriguez Miller, George Stark Ehlers Mica Hobson Terry Boren Hulshof Rogers (AL) Mitchell Stupak Feeney Miller (FL) Hodes Thornberry Boswell Hunter Rogers (KY) Mollohan Sutton Flake Miller, Gary Holt Walberg Boustany Inglis (SC) Rogers (MI) Moore (KS) Tauscher Fossella Musgrave Honda Westmoreland Brady (TX) Jindal Ros-Lehtinen Moore (WI) Thompson (CA) Franks (AZ) Myrick Hooley Wilson (SC) Brown (SC) Johnson (IL) Roskam Moran (VA) Thompson (MS) Garrett (NJ) Nunes Hoyer Brown-Waite, Johnson, Sam Ross Murphy (CT) Tierney Inslee Ginny Jones (NC) Royce Murphy, Patrick Towns NOES—335 Israel Buchanan Jordan Ryan (WI) Murtha Udall (CO) Issa Ackerman Courtney Hare Burgess Keller Sali Nadler Udall (NM) Jackson (IL) Aderholt Cramer Harman Burton (IN) King (IA) Saxton Napolitano Van Hollen Jackson-Lee ´ Alexander Crenshaw Hastings (FL) Buyer King (NY) Schmidt Neal (MA) Velazquez (TX) Allen Crowley Hayes Calvert Kingston Scott (GA) Norton Visclosky Jefferson Altmire Cubin Herseth Sandlin Camp (MI) Kline (MN) Sensenbrenner Oberstar Walz (MN) Johnson (GA) Andrews Cuellar Higgins Campbell (CA) Knollenberg Shadegg Obey Wasserman Johnson, E. B. Olver Schultz Arcuri Culberson Hill Cannon Kuhl (NY) Shimkus Jones (OH) Pallone Waters Baca Cummings Hinchey Cantor Lamborn Shuler Kagen Pascrell Watson Bachus Davis (AL) Hinojosa Capito Lampson Shuster Kanjorski Pastor Watt Baird Davis (CA) Hirono Carney Latham Simpson Kaptur Baker Davis (IL) Hobson Carter Lewis (KY) Paul Waxman Skelton Kennedy Baldwin Davis, Lincoln Hodes Chabot Linder Payne Weiner Smith (NE) Kildee Barrow Davis, Tom Hoekstra Chandler Lipinski Pelosi Welch (VT) Smith (NJ) Kilpatrick Bartlett (MD) DeFazio Holden Coble LoBiondo Perlmutter Wexler Smith (TX) Kind Bean DeGette Holt Cole (OK) Lucas Price (NC) Woolsey Souder Kirk Becerra Delahunt Honda Conaway Lungren, Daniel Pryce (OH) Wu Stearns Klein (FL) Berkley DeLauro Hooley Costello E. Rangel Wynn Sullivan Kucinich Regula Yarmuth Berman Dent Hoyer Crenshaw Mack Tancredo Berry Diaz-Balart, L. Hulshof Cubin Mahoney (FL) Tanner NOT VOTING—14 Bilirakis Diaz-Balart, M. Hunter Culberson Manzullo Taylor Bishop (GA) Dicks Inslee Davis (AL) Marchant Abercrombie Fortun˜ o Nunes Terry Bishop (NY) Dingell Israel Davis, David Marshall Braley (IA) Hastert Ortiz Thornberry Blumenauer Doggett Issa Deal (GA) McCarthy (CA) Davis (KY) LaHood Sessions Tiahrt Blunt Donnelly Jackson (IL) Dent McCaul (TX) Davis, Jo Ann McCrery Spratt Tiberi Bonner Doolittle Jackson-Lee Diaz-Balart, L. McCotter Forbes McNulty Turner Bono Doyle (TX) Diaz-Balart, M. McHenry Upton ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Boozman Drake Jefferson Donnelly McHugh Bordallo Dreier Johnson (GA) Doolittle McIntyre Walberg The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Walden (OR) Boren Edwards Johnson, E. B. Drake McKeon One minute remains in the vote. Boswell Ellison Jones (NC) Dreier McMorris Walsh (NY) Wamp Boucher Ellsworth Jones (OH) Duncan Rodgers Boustany Emanuel Weldon (FL) b 1745 Kagen Ellsworth Melancon Boyd (FL) Emerson Kanjorski Weller Emerson Mica So the amendment was rejected. Boyda (KS) Engel Kaptur Westmoreland English (PA) Miller (FL) Brady (PA) English (PA) Keller Whitfield The result of the vote was announced Etheridge Miller (MI) Brady (TX) Eshoo Kennedy Wicker as above recorded. Everett Miller, Gary Braley (IA) Etheridge Kildee Wilson (NM) Fallin Moran (KS) AMENDMENT NO. 18 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Brown, Corrine Everett Kilpatrick Wilson (OH) Feeney Murphy, Tim The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Brown-Waite, Faleomavaega Kind Ferguson Musgrave Wilson (SC) Ginny Fallin King (NY) Flake Myrick Wolf business is the demand for a recorded Burgess Farr Kingston Fortenberry Neugebauer Young (AK) vote on the amendment offered by the Butterfield Fattah Kirk Fossella Pearce Young (FL) gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Calvert Ferguson Klein (FL) on which further proceedings were Camp (MI) Filner Knollenberg NOES—216 Capito Fortenberry Kucinich Ackerman Brady (PA) Courtney postponed and on which the noes pre- Capps Foxx Kuhl (NY) Allen Brown, Corrine Cramer vailed by voice vote. Capuano Frank (MA) Lampson Andrews Butterfield Crowley The Clerk will redesignate the Cardoza Frelinghuysen Langevin Arcuri Capps Cuellar Carnahan Gallegly Lantos Baca Capuano Cummings amendment. Carney Gerlach Larsen (WA) Baird Cardoza Davis (CA) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Carson Giffords Larson (CT) Baldwin Carnahan Davis (IL) ment. Carter Gilchrest Latham Bean Carson Davis, Lincoln Castor Gillibrand LaTourette Becerra Castle Davis, Tom RECORDED VOTE Chandler Gillmor Lee Berkley Castor DeFazio The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Christensen Gonzalez Levin Berman Christensen DeGette been demanded. Clarke Goode Lewis (CA) Berry Clarke Delahunt Clay Gordon Lewis (GA) Bishop (GA) Clay DeLauro A recorded vote was ordered. Cleaver Granger Lewis (KY) Bishop (NY) Cleaver Dicks The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Clyburn Green, Al Lipinski Blumenauer Clyburn Dingell minute vote. Cohen Green, Gene LoBiondo Bordallo Cohen Doggett The vote was taken by electronic de- Cole (OK) Grijalva Loebsack Boucher Conyers Doyle Conyers Gutierrez Lofgren, Zoe Boyd (FL) Cooper Edwards vice, and there were—ayes 87, noes 335, Costa Hall (NY) Lowey Boyda (KS) Costa Ehlers not voting 15, as follows: Costello Hall (TX) Lucas

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:51 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.186 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7399 Lynch Peterson (PA) Snyder [Roll No. 591] McCrery Ramstad Space Mahoney (FL) Pickering Solis McDermott Rangel Spratt Maloney (NY) Platts Space AYES—60 McGovern Regula Stark Manzullo Pomeroy Spratt Bachmann Gingrey Platts McHenry Rehberg Stupak Markey Porter Stark Barrett (SC) Goodlatte Poe McHugh Reichert Sutton Marshall Price (NC) Stearns Bilbray Graves Price (GA) McIntyre Renzi Tancredo Matheson Pryce (OH) Stupak Blackburn Heller Putnam McKeon Reyes Tanner Matsui Rahall Sutton Buchanan Hensarling Radanovich McMorris Reynolds Tauscher McCarthy (NY) Rangel Tanner Burgess Inglis (SC) Rogers (MI) Rodgers Rodriguez Taylor McCollum (MN) Regula McNerney Rogers (AL) Tauscher Burton (IN) Jindal Ryan (WI) Thompson (CA) McCotter Rehberg Meehan Rogers (KY) Taylor Campbell (CA) Jordan Sali Thompson (MS) McDermott Reichert Meek (FL) Rohrabacher Thompson (CA) Chabot Kline (MN) Schmidt Tiahrt McGovern Renzi Meeks (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Thompson (MS) Coble Lamborn Sensenbrenner Tiberi McHugh Reyes Conaway Linder Shadegg Melancon Roskam McIntyre Reynolds Tiahrt Michaud Ross Tierney Tiberi Cooper Mica Smith (NE) Towns McKeon Rodriguez Davis, David Miller (FL) Souder Miller (MI) Rothman Towns Turner McMorris Rogers (AL) Deal (GA) Musgrave Stearns Miller (NC) Roybal-Allard Turner Udall (CO) Rodgers Rogers (KY) Duncan Myrick Sullivan Miller, Gary Royce Udall (CO) Udall (NM) McNerney Ros-Lehtinen Feeney Neugebauer Terry Miller, George Ruppersberger Udall (NM) Upton Meehan Ross Flake Pearce Thornberry Mitchell Rush Upton Meeks (NY) Rothman Fossella Pence Walberg Mollohan Ryan (OH) Van Hollen ´ Melancon Roybal-Allard Van Hollen Franks (AZ) Petri Westmoreland Moore (KS) Salazar Velazquez ´ Michaud Ruppersberger Velazquez Garrett (NJ) Pitts Wilson (SC) Moore (WI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Walden (OR) Miller (MI) Rush Visclosky Moran (KS) T. Walsh (NY) Miller (NC) Ryan (OH) Walden (OR) NOES—361 Moran (VA) Sanchez, Loretta Walz (MN) Mitchell Salazar Walsh (NY) Murphy (CT) Sarbanes Wamp Ackerman Crenshaw Hirono Mollohan Sa´ nchez, Linda Walz (MN) Murphy, Patrick Saxton Wasserman Aderholt Crowley Hobson Moore (KS) T. Wamp Murphy, Tim Schakowsky Schultz Akin Cubin Hodes Moore (WI) Sanchez, Loretta Wasserman Murtha Schiff Waters Alexander Cuellar Hoekstra Moran (KS) Sarbanes Schultz Nadler Schwartz Watson Allen Culberson Holden Moran (VA) Saxton Watson Napolitano Scott (GA) Watt Altmire Cummings Holt Murphy (CT) Schakowsky Watt Nunes Scott (VA) Waxman Murphy, Patrick Schiff Andrews Davis (AL) Honda Oberstar Serrano Waxman Arcuri Davis (CA) Hooley Weiner Murphy, Tim Schwartz Weiner Obey Sestak Welch (VT) Murtha Scott (GA) Baca Davis (IL) Hoyer Olver Shays Welch (VT) Weldon (FL) Nadler Scott (VA) Baird Davis, Lincoln Hulshof Pallone Shea-Porter Weldon (FL) Weller Napolitano Serrano Baker Davis, Tom Hunter Pascrell Sherman Weller Wexler Neal (MA) Sestak Baldwin DeFazio Inslee Pastor Shimkus Wexler Neugebauer Shays Barrow DeGette Israel Paul Shuler Whitfield Whitfield Norton Shea-Porter Bartlett (MD) Delahunt Issa Payne Shuster Wicker Oberstar Sherman Wicker Barton (TX) DeLauro Jackson (IL) Perlmutter Simpson Wilson (NM) Obey Shuler Wilson (NM) Bean Dent Jackson-Lee Peterson (MN) Sires Wilson (OH) Olver Shuster Wilson (OH) Becerra Diaz-Balart, L. (TX) Peterson (PA) Skelton Wolf Pallone Simpson Wolf Berkley Diaz-Balart, M. Jefferson Pickering Slaughter Woolsey Pascrell Sires Woolsey Berman Dicks Johnson (GA) Pomeroy Smith (NJ) Wu Pastor Skelton Wu Berry Dingell Johnson (IL) Porter Smith (TX) Wynn Paul Slaughter Wynn Biggert Doggett Johnson, E. B. Price (NC) Smith (WA) Yarmuth Payne Smith (NJ) Yarmuth Bilirakis Donnelly Johnson, Sam Pryce (OH) Snyder Young (AK) Perlmutter Smith (TX) Young (AK) Bishop (GA) Doolittle Jones (NC) Rahall Solis Young (FL) Peterson (MN) Smith (WA) Young (FL) Bishop (NY) Doyle Jones (OH) Bishop (UT) Drake Kagen NOT VOTING—16 NOT VOTING—15 Blumenauer Dreier Kanjorski Blunt Edwards Kaptur Abercrombie Hastert Norton Abercrombie Hastert Miller, George Boehner Ehlers Keller Bachus Hinojosa Ortiz Davis (KY) LaHood Ortiz Bonner Ellison Kennedy Davis (KY) King (IA) Sessions Davis, Jo Ann McCrery Sessions Bono Ellsworth Kildee Davis, Jo Ann LaHood Visclosky Forbes McNulty Tierney Boozman Emanuel Kilpatrick Forbes McNulty Fortun˜ o Meek (FL) Waters Bordallo Emerson Kind Fortun˜ o Neal (MA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Boren Engel King (NY) Boswell English (PA) Kingston ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Boucher Eshoo Kirk The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Members have 1 minute to record their Boustany Etheridge Klein (FL) One minute remains in the vote. vote. Boyd (FL) Everett Knollenberg Boyda (KS) Faleomavaega Kucinich Brady (PA) Fallin Kuhl (NY) b 1751 b 1748 Brady (TX) Farr Lampson Braley (IA) Fattah Langevin So the amendment was rejected. So the amendment was rejected. Brown (SC) Ferguson Lantos The result of the vote was announced Brown, Corrine Filner Larsen (WA) The result of the vote was announced Brown-Waite, Fortenberry Larson (CT) as above recorded. as above recorded. Ginny Foxx Latham AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Butterfield Frank (MA) LaTourette AMENDMENT NO. 21 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Buyer Frelinghuysen Lee The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Calvert Gallegly Levin The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded Camp (MI) Gerlach Lewis (CA) business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the Cannon Giffords Lewis (GA) vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Cantor Gilchrest Lewis (KY) gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Capito Gillibrand Lipinski regarding Barracks Row on which fur- Capps Gillmor LoBiondo on which further proceedings were ther proceedings were postponed and Capuano Gohmert Loebsack postponed and on which the noes pre- on which the noes prevailed by voice Cardoza Gonzalez Lofgren, Zoe vailed by voice vote. Carnahan Goode Lowey vote. Carney Gordon Lucas The Clerk will redesignate the The Clerk will redesignate the Carson Granger Lungren, Daniel amendment. amendment. Carter Green, Al E. Castle Green, Gene Lynch The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Castor Grijalva Mack ment. ment. Chandler Gutierrez Mahoney (FL) RECORDED VOTE RECORDED VOTE Christensen Hall (NY) Maloney (NY) Clarke Hall (TX) Manzullo The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Clay Hare Marchant been demanded. been demanded. Cleaver Harman Markey A recorded vote was ordered. Clyburn Hastings (FL) Marshall A recorded vote was ordered. Cohen Hastings (WA) Matheson The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Cole (OK) Hayes Matsui The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- minute vote. Conyers Herger McCarthy (CA) minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic de- Costa Herseth Sandlin McCarthy (NY) The vote was taken by electronic de- Costello Higgins McCaul (TX) vice, and there were—ayes 60, noes 361, Courtney Hill McCollum (MN) vice, and there were—ayes 102, noes 317, not voting 16, as follows: Cramer Hinchey McCotter not voting 18, as follows:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:59 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.058 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7400 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 [Roll No. 592] Maloney (NY) Peterson (MN) Smith (WA) [Roll No. 593] Manzullo Peterson (PA) Snyder AYES—102 Markey Pickering Solis AYES—249 Akin Franks (AZ) Neugebauer Marshall Pomeroy Space Ackerman Giffords Musgrave Bachmann Garrett (NJ) Nunes Matheson Porter Spratt Akin Gillibrand Myrick Barrett (SC) Gingrey Pearce Matsui Price (NC) Stark Allen Goodlatte Nadler Barton (TX) Gohmert Pence McCarthy (NY) Pryce (OH) Stupak Bachmann Gordon Neal (MA) McCollum (MN) Rahall Sutton Biggert Goodlatte Petri Baird Graves Neugebauer McCotter Rangel Tanner Bilbray Graves Pitts Barrett (SC) Green, Al Nunes McCrery Regula Tauscher Bishop (UT) Gutierrez Platts Barrow Gutierrez Oberstar McDermott Rehberg Taylor Blackburn Hall (TX) Poe Barton (TX) Hare Pearce McGovern Reichert Thompson (CA) Boehner Hastings (WA) Price (GA) Bean Harman Pence McHugh Renzi Thompson (MS) Brady (TX) Heller Berkley Hastings (WA) Perlmutter Putnam McIntyre Reyes Tiahrt Brown-Waite, Hensarling Radanovich Berman Hayes Petri Ginny Inglis (SC) McKeon Reynolds Tiberi Berry Heller Ramstad McMorris Rodriguez Tierney Pitts Buchanan Issa Rogers (MI) Biggert Hensarling Platts Burgess Jindal Rodgers Rogers (AL) Towns Bishop (GA) Rohrabacher Herseth Sandlin Poe Burton (IN) Johnson (IL) McNerney Rogers (KY) Turner Blackburn Higgins Roskam Pomeroy Buyer Johnson, Sam Meehan Ros-Lehtinen Udall (CO) Blumenauer Hill Royce Porter Camp (MI) Jordan Meek (FL) Ross Udall (NM) Boehner Holden Ryan (WI) Price (GA) Campbell (CA) King (IA) Meeks (NY) Rothman Van Hollen Boren Honda Sali Rahall Cannon Kingston Melancon Roybal-Allard Vela´ zquez Boswell Hooley Schmidt Ramstad Cantor Kirk Michaud Ruppersberger Visclosky Boyd (FL) Hoyer Rodriguez Castle Kline (MN) Sensenbrenner Miller (MI) Ryan (OH) Walden (OR) Brady (PA) Inglis (SC) Chabot Lamborn Shadegg Miller (NC) Salazar Walsh (NY) Braley (IA) Issa Rogers (MI) Coble Linder Shimkus Miller, George Sa´ nchez, Linda Walz (MN) Brown, Corrine Jackson-Lee Rohrabacher Conaway Lungren, Daniel Smith (NE) Mitchell T. Wamp Brown-Waite, (TX) Ross Cooper E. Souder Mollohan Sanchez, Loretta Wasserman Ginny Jefferson Rothman Davis, David Mack Stearns Moore (KS) Sarbanes Schultz Buchanan Jindal Royce Davis, Tom Marchant Sullivan Moore (WI) Saxton Waters Burgess Johnson (GA) Rush Deal (GA) McCarthy (CA) Tancredo Moran (KS) Schakowsky Watson Burton (IN) Johnson (IL) Ryan (WI) Delahunt McCaul (TX) Terry Moran (VA) Schiff Watt Buyer Johnson, E. B. Salazar Duncan McHenry Thornberry Murphy (CT) Schwartz Waxman Camp (MI) Jones (OH) Sali Ehlers Mica Upton Murphy, Patrick Scott (GA) Weiner Campbell (CA) Jordan Sa´ nchez, Linda Feeney Miller (FL) Walberg Murphy, Tim Scott (VA) Welch (VT) Cannon Kanjorski T. Flake Miller, Gary Westmoreland Murtha Serrano Weldon (FL) Capps Kilpatrick Sanchez, Loretta Fossella Musgrave Wilson (SC) Napolitano Sestak Weller Cardoza Kind Saxton Foxx Myrick Young (AK) Neal (MA) Shays Wexler Carnahan King (IA) Schakowsky Norton Shea-Porter Whitfield Carney King (NY) Schiff NOES—317 Oberstar Sherman Wicker Castle Kingston Schmidt Obey Shuler Wilson (NM) Castor Ackerman Costello Hare Kirk Schwartz Olver Shuster Wilson (OH) Chabot Aderholt Courtney Harman Klein (FL) Scott (GA) Pallone Simpson Wolf Chandler Alexander Cramer Hastings (FL) Kline (MN) Scott (VA) Pascrell Sires Woolsey Clarke Allen Crenshaw Hayes Lamborn Sensenbrenner Pastor Skelton Wu Clay Altmire Crowley Herseth Sandlin Langevin Sestak Paul Slaughter Wynn Cleaver Andrews Cubin Higgins Lantos Shadegg Payne Smith (NJ) Yarmuth Clyburn Arcuri Cuellar Hill Larsen (WA) Shea-Porter Perlmutter Smith (TX) Young (FL) Coble Baca Culberson Hinchey Larson (CT) Shimkus Cohen Bachus Cummings Hirono Latham Sires NOT VOTING—18 Conaway Baird Davis (AL) Hobson LaTourette Skelton Cooper Baker Davis (CA) Hodes Abercrombie Hastert Lee Lee Slaughter Costa Baldwin Davis (IL) Holden Davis (KY) Herger McNulty Lewis (GA) Smith (NE) Courtney Barrow Davis, Lincoln Holt Davis, Jo Ann Hinojosa Nadler Linder Smith (WA) Crowley Bartlett (MD) DeFazio Honda Doggett Hoekstra Ortiz LoBiondo Solis Cuellar Bean DeGette Hooley Forbes Jones (OH) Rush Loebsack Souder ˜ Cummings Lofgren, Zoe Becerra DeLauro Hoyer Fortuno LaHood Sessions Space Davis (AL) Lowey Berkley Dent Hulshof Spratt ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Davis (CA) Lungren, Daniel Berman Diaz-Balart, L. Hunter Stark Davis (IL) E. Berry Diaz-Balart, M. Inslee Stearns The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Davis, Lincoln Lynch Bilirakis Dicks Israel Stupak Deal (GA) Bishop (GA) Dingell Jackson (IL) Members are advised there is 1 minute Mack DeFazio Sullivan Bishop (NY) Donnelly Jackson-Lee left in this vote. Mahoney (FL) DeGette Sutton Blumenauer Doolittle (TX) Maloney (NY) Delahunt Tancredo Blunt Doyle Jefferson Manzullo Dent Tanner Bonner Drake Johnson (GA) b 1754 Marchant Dicks Tauscher Bono Dreier Johnson, E. B. Markey Dingell Taylor Boozman Edwards Jones (NC) So the amendment was rejected. Marshall Doggett Terry Bordallo Ellison Kagen Matheson The result of the vote was announced Doyle Thompson (CA) Boren Ellsworth Kanjorski Matsui as above recorded. Duncan Thornberry Boswell Emanuel Kaptur McCarthy (CA) Ehlers Tierney Boucher Emerson Keller McCarthy (NY) AMENDMENT NO. 19 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE Ellison Turner Boustany Engel Kennedy McCaul (TX) Emanuel Udall (CO) Boyd (FL) English (PA) Kildee The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished McDermott Engel Upton Boyda (KS) Eshoo Kilpatrick business is the demand for a recorded McGovern English (PA) Walberg Brady (PA) Etheridge Kind McHugh vote on the amendment offered by the Eshoo Walden (OR) Braley (IA) Everett King (NY) McNerney Farr Wamp Brown (SC) Faleomavaega Klein (FL) gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Meehan Fattah Waters Brown, Corrine Fallin Knollenberg on which further proceedings were Meek (FL) Feeney Waxman Butterfield Farr Kucinich Meeks (NY) postponed and on which the noes pre- Ferguson Weiner Calvert Fattah Kuhl (NY) Melancon vailed by voice vote. Filner Westmoreland Capito Ferguson Lampson Miller (FL) Flake Wexler Capps Filner Langevin The Clerk will redesignate the Miller (MI) Fortenberry Wilson (NM) Capuano Fortenberry Lantos Miller (NC) amendment. Fossella Wilson (SC) Cardoza Frank (MA) Larsen (WA) Miller, George Frank (MA) Woolsey Carnahan Frelinghuysen Larson (CT) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Moore (KS) Franks (AZ) Wu Carney Gallegly Latham ment. Moore (WI) Garrett (NJ) Wynn Carson Gerlach LaTourette Moran (VA) Gerlach Yarmuth Carter Giffords Levin RECORDED VOTE Murphy, Patrick Castor Gilchrest Lewis (CA) The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Chandler Gillibrand Lewis (GA) NOES—174 Christensen Gillmor Lewis (KY) been demanded. Aderholt Bartlett (MD) Boozman Clarke Gonzalez Lipinski A recorded vote was ordered. Alexander Becerra Bordallo Clay Goode LoBiondo Altmire Bilbray Boucher Cleaver Gordon Loebsack The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Andrews Bilirakis Boustany Clyburn Granger Lofgren, Zoe minute vote. Arcuri Bishop (NY) Boyda (KS) Cohen Green, Al Lowey The vote was taken by electronic de- Baca Bishop (UT) Brady (TX) Cole (OK) Green, Gene Lucas Bachus Blunt Brown (SC) Conyers Grijalva Lynch vice, and there were—ayes 249, noes 174, Baker Bonner Butterfield Costa Hall (NY) Mahoney (FL) not voting 14, as follows: Baldwin Bono Calvert

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:59 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.062 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7401 Cantor Hunter Pryce (OH) [Roll No. 594] Lungren, Daniel Paul Smith (WA) Capito Inslee Putnam E. Payne Snyder Capuano Israel Radanovich AYES—101 Lynch Perlmutter Solis Carson Jackson (IL) Rangel Akin Eshoo Neugebauer Mahoney (FL) Peterson (MN) Space Carter Johnson, Sam Regula Bachmann Feeney Nunes Maloney (NY) Peterson (PA) Spratt Cole (OK) Jones (NC) Rehberg Barrett (SC) Flake Pearce Manzullo Pickering Stark Conyers Kagen Reichert Barton (TX) Fossella Pence Markey Pomeroy Stupak Costello Kaptur Renzi Biggert Franks (AZ) Petri Marshall Price (NC) Sutton Cramer Keller Reynolds Bilbray Garrett (NJ) Pitts Matheson Pryce (OH) Tancredo Crenshaw Kennedy Rogers (AL) Bishop (UT) Gerlach Platts Matsui Rahall Tanner Cubin Kildee McCarthy (NY) Rangel Rogers (KY) Blackburn Gingrey Poe Tauscher Culberson Knollenberg McCollum (MN) Regula Ros-Lehtinen Blunt Gohmert Porter Taylor Davis, Tom Kucinich McCotter Rehberg Roskam Boehner Granger Price (GA) Thompson (CA) DeLauro Kuhl (NY) McCrery Reichert Roybal-Allard Brady (TX) Graves Putnam Thompson (MS) Diaz-Balart, L. Lampson Ruppersberger Brown (SC) Heller Radanovich McDermott Renzi Diaz-Balart, M. Levin McGovern Tiahrt Ryan (OH) Brown-Waite, Hensarling Ramstad Reyes Donnelly Lewis (CA) McHugh Reynolds Tiberi Sarbanes Ginny Inglis (SC) Rogers (MI) Doolittle Lewis (KY) McIntyre Rodriguez Tierney Serrano Buchanan Issa Rohrabacher Drake Lipinski McKeon Rogers (AL) Towns Shays Burgess Jindal Roskam Dreier Lucas McMorris Rogers (KY) Turner Sherman Burton (IN) Johnson (IL) Royce Edwards McCollum (MN) Rodgers Ros-Lehtinen Udall (CO) Shuler Buyer Johnson, Sam Ryan (WI) Ellsworth McCotter McNerney Ross Udall (NM) Shuster Camp (MI) Jordan Sali Emerson McCrery Campbell (CA) King (IA) Schmidt Meehan Rothman Van Hollen Simpson ´ Etheridge McHenry Cannon Kingston Sensenbrenner Meek (FL) Roybal-Allard Velazquez Everett McIntyre Smith (NJ) Meeks (NY) Ruppersberger Visclosky Smith (TX) Cantor Kirk Shadegg Faleomavaega McKeon Carter Kline (MN) Shimkus Melancon Rush Walsh (NY) Fallin McMorris Snyder Michaud Ryan (OH) Walz (MN) Thompson (MS) Castle Lamborn Smith (NE) Foxx Rodgers Chabot Linder Souder Miller (MI) Salazar Wamp Tiahrt Frelinghuysen Mica Coble Mack Stearns Miller (NC) Sa´ nchez, Linda Wasserman Tiberi Gallegly Michaud Conaway Marchant Sullivan Miller, Gary T. Schultz Towns Gilchrest Miller, Gary Cooper McCarthy (CA) Terry Miller, George Sanchez, Loretta Waters Udall (NM) Gillmor Mitchell Davis, David McCaul (TX) Thornberry Mitchell Sarbanes Watson Van Hollen Gingrey Mollohan Davis, Tom McHenry Upton Mollohan Saxton Watt Vela´ zquez Gohmert Moran (KS) Deal (GA) Mica Walberg Moore (KS) Schakowsky Waxman Visclosky Gonzalez Murphy (CT) Dent Miller (FL) Walden (OR) Moore (WI) Schiff Weiner Walsh (NY) Goode Murphy, Tim Duncan Musgrave Westmoreland Moran (KS) Schwartz Welch (VT) Granger Murtha Walz (MN) Moran (VA) Scott (GA) Ehlers Myrick Wilson (SC) Weldon (FL) Green, Gene Napolitano Wasserman Murphy (CT) Scott (VA) Weller Grijalva Norton Schultz Murphy, Patrick Serrano NOES—325 Wexler Hall (NY) Obey Watson Murphy, Tim Sestak Hall (TX) Olver Watt Ackerman Crowley Hastings (WA) Murtha Shays Whitfield Hastings (FL) Pallone Welch (VT) Aderholt Cubin Hayes Nadler Shea-Porter Wicker Herger Pascrell Weldon (FL) Alexander Cuellar Herger Napolitano Sherman Wilson (NM) Hinchey Pastor Weller Allen Culberson Herseth Sandlin Neal (MA) Shuler Wilson (OH) Hirono Paul Whitfield Altmire Cummings Higgins Norton Shuster Wolf Hobson Payne Wicker Andrews Davis (AL) Hill Oberstar Simpson Woolsey Hodes Peterson (MN) Wilson (OH) Arcuri Davis (CA) Hinchey Obey Sires Wu Hoekstra Peterson (PA) Wolf Baca Davis (IL) Hirono Olver Skelton Wynn Holt Pickering Young (AK) Bachus Davis, Lincoln Hobson Pallone Slaughter Yarmuth Hulshof Price (NC) Young (FL) Baird DeFazio Hodes Pascrell Smith (NJ) Young (AK) Baker DeGette Hoekstra Pastor Smith (TX) Young (FL) NOT VOTING—14 Baldwin Delahunt Holden Barrow DeLauro NOT VOTING—11 Abercrombie Forbes McNulty Holt Bartlett (MD) Diaz-Balart, L. ˜ Christensen Fortun˜ o Ortiz Honda Abercrombie Fortuno McNulty Bean Diaz-Balart, M. Hooley Davis (KY) Hastert Davis (KY) Hastert Reyes Ortiz Becerra Dicks Hoyer Davis, Jo Ann Hinojosa Davis, David Hinojosa Sessions Sessions Berkley Dingell Hulshof Forbes LaHood Davis, Jo Ann LaHood Berman Doggett Hunter Berry Donnelly Inslee ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Bilirakis Doolittle Israel b 1758 Bishop (GA) Doyle The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Jackson (IL) Bishop (NY) Drake Members are advised there is 1 minute Jackson-Lee Mr. MARKEY, Mr. POMEROY and Blumenauer Dreier (TX) remaining in the vote. Mrs. JONES of Ohio changed their vote Bonner Edwards Jefferson Bono Ellison from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Johnson (GA) Boozman Ellsworth b 1801 Johnson, E. B. So the amendment was agreed to. Bordallo Emanuel Jones (NC) So the amendment was rejected. Boren Emerson The result of the vote was announced Jones (OH) Boswell Engel The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. Boucher English (PA) Kagen as above recorded. Boustany Etheridge Kanjorski AMENDMENT NO. 22 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CAMPBELL OF Boyd (FL) Everett Kaptur Boyda (KS) Faleomavaega Keller CALIFORNIA The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Kennedy business is the demand for a recorded Brady (PA) Fallin The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Braley (IA) Farr Kildee vote on the amendment offered by the Kilpatrick business is the demand for a recorded Brown, Corrine Fattah vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) Butterfield Ferguson Kind on which further proceedings were Calvert Filner King (NY) gentleman from California (Mr. CAMP- Capito Fortenberry Klein (FL) BELL) regarding Lincoln Commission postponed and on which the noes pre- Knollenberg Capps Foxx on which further proceedings were vailed by voice vote. Capuano Frank (MA) Kucinich Kuhl (NY) postponed and on which the noes pre- The Clerk will redesignate the Cardoza Frelinghuysen Carnahan Gallegly Lampson vailed by voice vote. amendment. Carney Giffords Langevin The Clerk will redesignate the The Clerk redesignated the amend- Carson Gilchrest Lantos Castor Gillibrand Larsen (WA) amendment. ment. Chandler Gillmor Larson (CT) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Latham RECORDED VOTE Christensen Gonzalez ment. Clarke Goode LaTourette RECORDED VOTE The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Clay Goodlatte Lee been demanded. Cleaver Gordon Levin The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Clyburn Green, Al Lewis (CA) been demanded. A recorded vote was ordered. Cohen Green, Gene Lewis (GA) Cole (OK) Grijalva Lewis (KY) A recorded vote was ordered. The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Conyers Gutierrez Lipinski The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- minute vote. Costa Hall (NY) LoBiondo minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic de- Costello Hall (TX) Loebsack The vote was taken by electronic de- Courtney Hare Lofgren, Zoe vice, and there were—ayes 101, noes 325, Cramer Harman Lowey vice, and there were—ayes 107, noes 318, not voting 11, as follows: Crenshaw Hastings (FL) Lucas not voting 12, as follows:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:59 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.060 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7402 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 [Roll No. 595] Loebsack Pascrell Smith (NJ) [Roll No. 596] Lofgren, Zoe Pastor Smith (WA) AYES—107 Lowey Paul Snyder AYES—209 Akin Franks (AZ) Neugebauer Lucas Payne Solis Ackerman Green, Al Murphy, Patrick Bachmann Garrett (NJ) Pearce Lynch Perlmutter Space Allen Green, Gene Nadler Barrett (SC) Gerlach Pence Mahoney (FL) Peterson (MN) Spratt Altmire Grijalva Napolitano Maloney (NY) Peterson (PA) Barton (TX) Gingrey Petri Stark Andrews Gutierrez Neal (MA) Markey Pickering Biggert Gohmert Pitts Stupak Arcuri Hall (NY) Norton Marshall Pomeroy Bilbray Goodlatte Platts Sutton Baca Hare Oberstar Bishop (UT) Granger Matheson Price (NC) Tancredo Baird Harman Olver Poe Matsui Pryce (OH) Blackburn Graves Tanner Baldwin Hastings (FL) Pallone Porter McCarthy (NY) Rahall Blunt Hastings (WA) Tauscher Barrow Higgins Pascrell Price (GA) McCollum (MN) Rangel Boehner Heller Taylor Becerra Hill Pastor Putnam McCotter Regula Brady (TX) Hensarling Thompson (CA) Berkley Hinchey Paul Radanovich McCrery Rehberg Brown (SC) Herger Berman Hirono Payne Ramstad McDermott Reichert Thompson (MS) Brown-Waite, Hoekstra Berry Hodes Perlmutter Reynolds McGovern Renzi Tiahrt Ginny Inglis (SC) Bishop (GA) Holden Pomeroy Rogers (MI) McHugh Reyes Tiberi Buchanan Issa Bishop (NY) Holt Price (NC) Rohrabacher McIntyre Rodriguez Tierney Burgess Jindal Blumenauer Honda Rahall McKeon Rogers (AL) Towns Burton (IN) Johnson (IL) Royce Bordallo Hooley Rangel McMorris Rogers (KY) Turner Buyer Johnson, Sam Ryan (WI) Boswell Hoyer Reyes Camp (MI) Jordan Sali Rodgers Ros-Lehtinen Udall (CO) Boucher Inslee McNerney Roskam Udall (NM) Rodriguez Campbell (CA) Keller Schmidt Boyda (KS) Israel Rothman Cannon King (IA) Sensenbrenner Meehan Ross Van Hollen Brady (PA) Jackson (IL) Vela´ zquez Roybal-Allard Cantor Kingston Shadegg Meek (FL) Rothman Braley (IA) Jackson-Lee Meeks (NY) Roybal-Allard Visclosky Ruppersberger Carter Kline (MN) Shimkus Brown, Corrine (TX) Rush Melancon Ruppersberger Walsh (NY) Chabot Lamborn Smith (NE) Butterfield Jefferson Ryan (OH) Mica Rush Walz (MN) Coble Linder Smith (TX) Capps Johnson (GA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Michaud Ryan (OH) Wamp Conaway Lungren, Daniel Souder Cardoza Johnson, E. B. T. Cooper Miller (MI) Salazar Wasserman Carnahan E. Stearns Jones (NC) Sanchez, Loretta Davis, David Mack Miller (NC) Sa´ nchez, Linda Schultz Carney Jones (OH) Sullivan Sarbanes Davis, Tom Manzullo Miller, George T. Waters Carson Kagen Terry Schakowsky Deal (GA) Marchant Mitchell Sanchez, Loretta Watson Castor Kanjorski Schiff Dent McCarthy (CA) Thornberry Mollohan Sarbanes Chandler Kennedy Watt Schwartz Diaz-Balart, M. McCaul (TX) Upton Moore (KS) Saxton Christensen Kildee Waxman Scott (GA) Duncan McHenry Walberg Moore (WI) Schakowsky Clarke Kilpatrick Weiner Scott (VA) Ehlers Miller (FL) Walden (OR) Moran (KS) Schiff Clay Kind Welch (VT) Serrano Feeney Miller, Gary Weller Moran (VA) Schwartz Cleaver Kucinich Weldon (FL) Shea-Porter Flake Musgrave Westmoreland Murphy (CT) Scott (GA) Clyburn Langevin Wexler Sherman Fossella Myrick Wilson (SC) Murphy, Patrick Scott (VA) Cohen Lantos Whitfield Shuler Murphy, Tim Serrano Conyers Larsen (WA) Wicker Sires NOES—318 Murtha Sestak Cooper Larson (CT) Wilson (NM) Slaughter Nadler Shays Costa Lee Ackerman Courtney Hall (NY) Wilson (OH) Napolitano Shea-Porter Costello Levin Solis Aderholt Cramer Hall (TX) Wolf Neal (MA) Sherman Courtney Lewis (GA) Spratt Alexander Crenshaw Hare Woolsey Norton Shuler Cramer Lipinski Stark Allen Crowley Harman Wu Nunes Shuster Crowley Loebsack Stupak Altmire Cubin Hastings (FL) Oberstar Simpson Wynn Cummings Lofgren, Zoe Sutton Andrews Cuellar Hayes Obey Sires Yarmuth Davis (AL) Lowey Tauscher Arcuri Culberson Herseth Sandlin Olver Skelton Young (AK) Davis (CA) Lynch Taylor Baca Cummings Higgins Pallone Slaughter Young (FL) Davis (IL) Mahoney (FL) Thompson (CA) Bachus Davis (AL) Hill Davis, Lincoln Maloney (NY) Thompson (MS) Baird Davis (CA) Hinchey NOT VOTING—12 DeFazio Markey Tierney Baker Davis (IL) Hirono DeGette Marshall Towns Baldwin Davis, Lincoln Hobson Abercrombie Forbes LaHood ˜ Delahunt Matheson Udall (CO) Barrow DeFazio Hodes Conyers Fortuno McNulty DeLauro Matsui Udall (NM) Bartlett (MD) DeGette Holden Davis (KY) Hastert Ortiz Dicks McCarthy (NY) Van Hollen Bean Delahunt Holt Davis, Jo Ann Hinojosa Sessions Dingell McCollum (MN) Vela´ zquez Becerra DeLauro Honda ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Doggett McGovern Visclosky Berkley Diaz-Balart, L. Hooley Donnelly McIntyre Walz (MN) Berman Dicks Hoyer The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Doyle McNerney Wasserman Berry Dingell Hulshof Members are advised there is 1 minute Ellison Meehan Schultz Bilirakis Doggett Hunter Emanuel Meek (FL) Waters Bishop (GA) Donnelly Inslee remaining in the vote. Engel Meeks (NY) Watson Bishop (NY) Doolittle Israel Eshoo Melancon Watt Blumenauer Doyle Jackson (IL) 1804 Etheridge Michaud Waxman Bonner Drake Jackson-Lee b Faleomavaega Miller (NC) Weiner Bono Dreier (TX) So the amendment was rejected. Farr Miller, George Welch (VT) Boozman Edwards Jefferson Fattah Mitchell Wexler Bordallo Ellison Johnson (GA) The result of the vote was announced Filner Mollohan Wilson (OH) Boren Ellsworth Johnson, E. B. as above recorded. Frank (MA) Moore (KS) Woolsey Boswell Emanuel Jones (NC) Giffords Moore (WI) Wu Boucher Emerson Jones (OH) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. EMANUEL Gillibrand Moran (VA) Wynn Boustany Engel Kagen The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Gonzalez Murphy (CT) Yarmuth Boyd (FL) English (PA) Kanjorski Boyda (KS) Eshoo Kaptur business is the demand for a recorded Brady (PA) Etheridge Kennedy vote on the amendment offered by the NOES—217 Braley (IA) Everett Kildee gentleman from Illinois (Mr. EMANUEL) Aderholt Brady (TX) Cuellar Brown, Corrine Faleomavaega Kilpatrick on which further proceedings were Akin Brown (SC) Culberson Butterfield Fallin Kind Alexander Brown-Waite, Davis, David Calvert Farr King (NY) postponed and on which the noes pre- Bachmann Ginny Davis, Tom Capito Fattah Kirk vailed by voice vote. Bachus Buchanan Deal (GA) Capps Ferguson Klein (FL) The Clerk will redesignate the Baker Burgess Dent Capuano Filner Knollenberg Barrett (SC) Burton (IN) Diaz-Balart, L. Cardoza Fortenberry Kucinich amendment. Bartlett (MD) Buyer Diaz-Balart, M. Carnahan Foxx Kuhl (NY) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Barton (TX) Calvert Doolittle Carney Frank (MA) Lampson ment. Bean Camp (MI) Drake Carson Frelinghuysen Langevin Biggert Campbell (CA) Dreier Castle Gallegly Lantos RECORDED VOTE Bilbray Cannon Duncan Castor Giffords Larsen (WA) Bilirakis Cantor Edwards Chandler Gilchrest Larson (CT) The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Bishop (UT) Capito Ehlers Christensen Gillibrand Latham been demanded. Blackburn Capuano Ellsworth Clarke Gillmor LaTourette A recorded vote was ordered. Blunt Carter Emerson Clay Gonzalez Lee Boehner Castle English (PA) Cleaver Goode Levin The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Bonner Chabot Everett Clyburn Gordon Lewis (CA) minute vote. Bono Coble Fallin Cohen Green, Al Lewis (GA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Boozman Cole (OK) Feeney Cole (OK) Green, Gene Lewis (KY) Boren Conaway Ferguson Costa Grijalva Lipinski vice, and there were—ayes 209, noes 217, Boustany Crenshaw Flake Costello Gutierrez LoBiondo not voting 11, as follows: Boyd (FL) Cubin Fortenberry

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:59 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.064 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7403 Fossella Lucas Rohrabacher [Roll No. 597] Meek (FL) Rehberg Space Foxx Lungren, Daniel Ros-Lehtinen Meeks (NY) Reichert Spratt Franks (AZ) E. Roskam AYES—48 Melancon Renzi Stark Frelinghuysen Mack Ross Bachmann Heller Petri Mica Reyes Stearns Gallegly Manzullo Royce Burgess Hensarling Pitts Michaud Reynolds Stupak Garrett (NJ) Marchant Ryan (WI) Burton (IN) Issa Platts Miller (MI) Rodriguez Sutton Gerlach McCarthy (CA) Salazar Buyer Jindal Price (GA) Miller (NC) Rogers (AL) Tancredo Gilchrest McCaul (TX) Sali Campbell (CA) Jordan Royce Miller, Gary Rogers (KY) Tanner Gillmor McCotter Saxton Chabot King (IA) Ryan (WI) Mitchell Rogers (MI) Tauscher Gingrey McCrery Schmidt Coble Kline (MN) Sali Mollohan Rohrabacher Taylor Gohmert McDermott Sensenbrenner Cooper Lamborn Sensenbrenner Moore (KS) Ros-Lehtinen Thompson (CA) Goode McHenry Moore (WI) Roskam Thompson (MS) Sestak Davis, David Linder Shadegg Goodlatte McHugh Moran (KS) Ross Tiahrt Shadegg Deal (GA) Mack Sullivan Gordon McKeon Moran (VA) Rothman Tierney Shays Duncan Marchant Terry Granger McMorris Murphy (CT) Roybal-Allard Towns Shimkus Flake McCarthy (CA) Thornberry Graves Rodgers Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Tiberi Murphy, Patrick Ruppersberger Turner Hall (TX) Mica Shuster Murphy, Tim Rush Udall (CO) Simpson Garrett (NJ) Musgrave Walberg Hastings (WA) Miller (FL) Goode Myrick Westmoreland Murtha Ryan (OH) Udall (NM) Skelton Hayes Miller (MI) Goodlatte Pence Woolsey Nadler Salazar Upton Heller Miller, Gary Smith (NE) Napolitano Sa´ nchez, Linda Van Hollen Hensarling Moran (KS) Smith (NJ) NOES—372 Neal (MA) T. Vela´ zquez Herger Murphy, Tim Smith (TX) Neugebauer Sanchez, Loretta Visclosky Herseth Sandlin Murtha Smith (WA) Ackerman Cramer Hoekstra Norton Sarbanes Walden (OR) Hobson Musgrave Snyder Aderholt Crenshaw Holden Nunes Saxton Walsh (NY) Hoekstra Myrick Souder Akin Crowley Holt Oberstar Schakowsky Walz (MN) Hulshof Neugebauer Space Alexander Cubin Honda Obey Schiff Wamp Hunter Nunes Stearns Allen Cuellar Hooley Olver Schmidt Wasserman Inglis (SC) Obey Sullivan Altmire Culberson Hoyer Pallone Schwartz Schultz Andrews Cummings Hulshof Issa Pearce Tancredo Pascrell Scott (GA) Waters Arcuri Davis (AL) Hunter Jindal Pence Tanner Pastor Scott (VA) Watson Baca Davis (CA) Inglis (SC) Johnson (IL) Peterson (MN) Terry Paul Serrano Watt Bachus Davis (IL) Inslee Johnson, Sam Peterson (PA) Thornberry Payne Sestak Waxman Baird Davis, Lincoln Israel Jordan Petri Tiahrt Pearce Shays Weiner Kaptur Pickering Baker Davis, Tom Jackson (IL) Perlmutter Shea-Porter Welch (VT) Tiberi Baldwin DeFazio Jackson-Lee Keller Pitts Turner Peterson (MN) Sherman Weldon (FL) King (IA) Platts Barrett (SC) DeGette (TX) Peterson (PA) Shuler Weller Upton King (NY) Poe Barrow Delahunt Jefferson Pickering Shuster Wexler Walberg Kingston Porter Bartlett (MD) DeLauro Johnson (GA) Poe Simpson Whitfield Walden (OR) Kirk Price (GA) Barton (TX) Dent Johnson (IL) Pomeroy Sires Wicker Klein (FL) Pryce (OH) Walsh (NY) Bean Diaz-Balart, L. Johnson, E. B. Porter Skelton Wilson (NM) Kline (MN) Putnam Wamp Becerra Diaz-Balart, M. Johnson, Sam Price (NC) Slaughter Wilson (OH) Knollenberg Radanovich Weldon (FL) Berkley Dicks Jones (NC) Pryce (OH) Smith (NE) Wilson (SC) Kuhl (NY) Ramstad Weller Berman Dingell Jones (OH) Putnam Smith (NJ) Wolf Lamborn Regula Westmoreland Berry Doggett Kagen Radanovich Smith (TX) Wu Lampson Rehberg Whitfield Biggert Donnelly Kanjorski Rahall Smith (WA) Wynn Latham Reichert Wicker Bilbray Doolittle Kaptur Ramstad Snyder Yarmuth LaTourette Renzi Wilson (NM) Bilirakis Doyle Keller Rangel Solis Young (AK) Lewis (CA) Reynolds Wilson (SC) Bishop (GA) Drake Kennedy Regula Souder Young (FL) Lewis (KY) Rogers (AL) Wolf Bishop (NY) Dreier Kildee Linder Rogers (KY) Young (AK) Bishop (UT) Edwards Kilpatrick NOT VOTING—17 LoBiondo Rogers (MI) Young (FL) Blackburn Ellison Kind Blumenauer Ellsworth King (NY) Abercrombie Forbes McNulty ˜ NOT VOTING—11 Blunt Emanuel Kingston Davis (KY) Fortuno Miller, George Davis, Jo Ann Hastert Ortiz Abercrombie Fortun˜ o McNulty Boehner Engel Kirk Ehlers Hinojosa Sessions Davis (KY) Hastert Ortiz Bonner English (PA) Klein (FL) Bono Eshoo Knollenberg Emerson LaHood Shimkus Davis, Jo Ann Hinojosa Sessions Feeney McHenry Forbes LaHood Boozman Etheridge Kucinich Bordallo Everett Kuhl (NY) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Boren Faleomavaega Lampson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Boswell Fallin Langevin The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Members are advised there is 1 minute Boucher Farr Lantos Boustany Fattah Larsen (WA) Members are advised 1 minute remains to record their vote. Boyd (FL) Ferguson Larson (CT) to record their votes. Boyda (KS) Filner Latham b 1808 Brady (PA) Fortenberry LaTourette Mr. GRAVES changed his vote from Brady (TX) Fossella Lee b 1811 ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Braley (IA) Foxx Levin Brown (SC) Frank (MA) Lewis (CA) So the amendment was rejected. So the amendment was rejected. Brown, Corrine Frelinghuysen Lewis (GA) The result of the vote was announced The result of the vote was announced Brown-Waite, Gallegly Lewis (KY) as above recorded. as above recorded. Ginny Gerlach Lipinski AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. CAMPBELL OF Buchanan Giffords LoBiondo AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. WICKER Butterfield Gilchrest Loebsack CALIFORNIA Calvert Gillibrand Lofgren, Zoe The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Camp (MI) Gillmor Lowey business is the demand for a recorded business is the demand for a recorded Cannon Gingrey Lucas vote on the amendment offered by the vote on the amendment offered by the Cantor Gohmert Lungren, Daniel Capito Gonzalez E. gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. WICK- gentleman from California (Mr. CAMP- Capps Gordon Lynch ER) on which further proceedings were BELL) regarding earmarks on which Capuano Granger Mahoney (FL) postponed and on which the ayes pre- further proceedings were postponed and Cardoza Graves Maloney (NY) vailed by voice vote. on which the noes prevailed by voice Carnahan Green, Al Manzullo Carney Green, Gene Markey The Clerk will redesignate the vote. Carson Grijalva Marshall amendment. The Clerk will redesignate the Carter Gutierrez Matheson amendment. Castle Hall (NY) Matsui The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Castor Hall (TX) McCarthy (NY) ment. Chandler Hare McCaul (TX) ment. Christensen Harman McCollum (MN) RECORDED VOTE RECORDED VOTE Clarke Hastings (FL) McCotter The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Clay Hastings (WA) McCrery Cleaver Hayes McDermott been demanded. been demanded. Clyburn Herger McGovern A recorded vote was ordered. A recorded vote was ordered. Cohen Herseth Sandlin McHugh The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Cole (OK) Higgins McIntyre The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- minute vote. Conaway Hill McKeon minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic de- Conyers Hinchey McMorris The vote was taken by electronic de- Costa Hirono Rodgers vice, and there were—ayes 48, noes 372, Costello Hobson McNerney vice, and there were—ayes 295, noes 127, not voting 17, as follows: Courtney Hodes Meehan not voting 15, as follows:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:59 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.065 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 [Roll No. 598] Weldon (FL) Wicker Wolf On rollcall No. 593—‘‘no’’—Flake Amend- Weller Wilson (NM) Young (AK) ment to H.R. 2643. AYES—295 Westmoreland Wilson (OH) Young (FL) Whitfield Wilson (SC) On rollcall No. 594—‘‘no’’—Flake Amend- Ackerman Fallin Mica Aderholt Farr Michaud NOES—127 ment to H.R. 2643. Akin Fattah Miller (FL) On rollcall No. 595—‘‘no’’—Campbell Arcuri Holt Pallone Alexander Feeney Miller (MI) Baldwin Honda Pascrell Amendment to H.R. 2643. Allen Ferguson Miller, Gary Barrow Inslee Pastor On rollcall No. 596—‘‘no’’—Emanuel Altmire Flake Mitchell Bean Israel Price (NC) Andrews Fortenberry Moore (KS) Amendment to H.R. 2643. Becerra Jackson (IL) Rangel Baca Fossella Moran (KS) Berman Jefferson Rodriguez On rollcall No. 597—‘‘no’’—Campbell Bachmann Foxx Murphy, Patrick Berry Johnson (GA) Rothman Amendment to H.R. 2643. Bachus Franks (AZ) Murphy, Tim Bishop (GA) Johnson, E. B. Roybal-Allard Baird Frelinghuysen Musgrave On rollcall No. 598—‘‘aye’’—Wicker Amend- Blumenauer Jones (OH) Rush ment to H.R. 2643. Baker Gallegly Myrick Boswell Kagen Salazar Barrett (SC) Garrett (NJ) Neugebauer Capps Kennedy Sa´ nchez, Linda AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. PENCE Bartlett (MD) Gerlach Nunes Carson Kilpatrick T. The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Barton (TX) Gilchrest Oberstar Castor Kucinich Sanchez, Loretta Berkley Gillibrand Obey Christensen Lampson Sarbanes business is the demand for a recorded Biggert Gillmor Paul Clarke Langevin Schiff vote on the amendment offered by the Bilbray Gingrey Payne Clay Lantos Scott (VA) gentleman from Indiana (Mr. PENCE) on Bilirakis Gohmert Pearce Cleaver Larsen (WA) Serrano which further proceedings were post- Bishop (NY) Goode Pence Clyburn Lewis (GA) Shea-Porter Bishop (UT) Goodlatte Perlmutter Crowley Loebsack Sherman poned and on which the ayes prevailed Blackburn Gordon Peterson (MN) Davis (AL) Lofgren, Zoe Sires by voice vote. Blunt Granger Peterson (PA) Davis (CA) Lowey Slaughter The Clerk will redesignate the Boehner Graves Petri Davis (IL) Maloney (NY) Solis Bonner Hall (NY) Pickering DeGette Markey Sutton amendment. Bono Hall (TX) Pitts Delahunt Marshall Thompson (CA) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Boozman Hare Platts DeLauro Matsui Thompson (MS) ment. Bordallo Hastings (WA) Poe Dingell McCollum (MN) Tierney Boren Hayes Pomeroy Ellison McDermott Towns RECORDED VOTE Boucher Heller Porter Emanuel McGovern Udall (CO) The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Boustany Hensarling Price (GA) Engel McNerney Udall (NM) been demanded. Boyd (FL) Herger Pryce (OH) Faleomavaega Meehan Van Hollen Boyda (KS) Herseth Sandlin Putnam Filner Meek (FL) Vela´ zquez A recorded vote was ordered. Brady (PA) Higgins Radanovich Frank (MA) Meeks (NY) Wasserman The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Brady (TX) Hill Rahall Giffords Miller (NC) Schultz Braley (IA) Hobson Ramstad minute vote. Gonzalez Miller, George Waters The vote was taken by electronic de- Brown (SC) Hoekstra Regula Green, Al Mollohan Watson Brown, Corrine Holden Rehberg Green, Gene Moore (WI) Watt vice, and there were—ayes 309, noes 115, Brown-Waite, Hooley Reichert Grijalva Moran (VA) Weiner answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 12, as Ginny Hoyer Renzi Gutierrez Murphy (CT) Welch (VT) follows: Buchanan Hulshof Reyes Harman Murtha Wexler Burgess Hunter Reynolds Hastings (FL) Nadler Woolsey [Roll No. 599] Burton (IN) Inglis (SC) Rogers (AL) Hinchey Napolitano Wu AYES—309 Butterfield Issa Rogers (KY) Hirono Neal (MA) Wynn Calvert Jackson-Lee Rogers (MI) Hodes Olver Yarmuth Aderholt Chabot Frelinghuysen Camp (MI) (TX) Rohrabacher Akin Chandler Gallegly Campbell (CA) Jindal Ros-Lehtinen NOT VOTING—15 Alexander Christensen Garrett (NJ) Cannon Johnson (IL) Roskam Abercrombie Forbes McNulty Altmire Coble Gerlach Cantor Johnson, Sam Ross Buyer Fortun˜ o Norton Andrews Cole (OK) Giffords Capito Jones (NC) Royce Conyers Hastert Ortiz Baca Conaway Gilchrest Capuano Jordan Ruppersberger Davis (KY) Hinojosa Sessions Bachmann Cooper Gillibrand Cardoza Kanjorski Ryan (OH) Davis, Jo Ann LaHood Waxman Bachus Costa Gillmor Carnahan Kaptur Ryan (WI) Baker Costello Gingrey Carney Keller Sali ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Barrett (SC) Courtney Gohmert Carter Kildee Saxton The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Barrow Cramer Goode Castle Kind Schakowsky Bartlett (MD) Crenshaw Goodlatte Chabot King (IA) Schmidt Members are advised they have 30 sec- Barton (TX) Crowley Gordon Chandler King (NY) Schwartz onds to record their vote. Bean Cubin Granger Coble Kingston Scott (GA) Berman Cuellar Graves Cohen Kirk Sensenbrenner b 1814 Biggert Culberson Green, Gene Cole (OK) Klein (FL) Sestak So the amendment was agreed to. Bilbray Cummings Hall (TX) Conaway Kline (MN) Shadegg The result of the vote was announced Bilirakis Davis (AL) Hare Cooper Knollenberg Shays Bishop (NY) Davis (KY) Hastings (FL) Costa Kuhl (NY) Shimkus as above recorded. Bishop (UT) Davis, David Hastings (WA) Costello Lamborn Shuler f Blackburn Davis, Lincoln Hayes Courtney Larson (CT) Shuster Blunt Davis, Tom Heller Cramer Latham Simpson PERSONAL EXPLANATION Boehner Deal (GA) Hensarling Crenshaw LaTourette Skelton Bonner DeGette Herger Cubin Lee Smith (NE) Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Chairman, for Bono Delahunt Herseth Sandlin Cuellar Levin Smith (NJ) part of Thursday, June 28, 2007, I was absent Boozman Dent Hill Culberson Lewis (CA) Smith (TX) from the House for a family medical emer- Bordallo Diaz-Balart, L. Hobson Cummings Lewis (KY) Smith (WA) Boren Diaz-Balart, M. Hoekstra Davis, David Linder Snyder gency. Boucher Dicks Holden Davis, Lincoln Lipinski Souder Had I been present I would have voted: Boustany Donnelly Hooley Davis, Tom LoBiondo Space On rollcall No. 584—‘‘no’’—Cardoza Amend- Boyd (FL) Doolittle Hulshof Deal (GA) Lucas Spratt ment to H.R. 2643. Brady (TX) Drake Hunter DeFazio Lungren, Daniel Stark On rollcall No. 585—‘‘no’’—DeFazio Amend- Brown (SC) Dreier Inglis (SC) Dent E. Stearns Brown, Corrine Duncan Inslee Diaz-Balart, L. Lynch Stupak ment to H.R. 2643. Brown-Waite, Edwards Israel Diaz-Balart, M. Mack Sullivan On rollcall No. 586—‘‘no’’—Price (GA) Ginny Ehlers Issa Dicks Mahoney (FL) Tancredo Amendment to H.R. 2643. Buchanan Ellsworth Jackson-Lee Doggett Manzullo Tanner On rollcall No. 587—‘‘no’’—Davis (VA) Burgess Emanuel (TX) Donnelly Marchant Tauscher Burton (IN) Emerson Jindal Doolittle Matheson Taylor Amendment to H.R. 2643. Buyer Engel Johnson (IL) Doyle McCarthy (CA) Terry On rollcall No. 588—‘‘aye’’—Garrett Amend- Calvert English (PA) Johnson, Sam Drake McCarthy (NY) Thornberry ment to H.R. 2643. Camp (MI) Etheridge Jones (NC) Dreier McCaul (TX) Tiahrt On rollcall No. 589—‘‘aye’’—Souder Amend- Campbell (CA) Everett Jordan Duncan McCotter Tiberi Cannon Faleomavaega Kagen Edwards McCrery Turner ment to H.R. 2643. Cantor Fallin Keller Ehlers McHenry Upton On rollcall No. 590—‘‘no’’—Flake Amend- Capito Feeney Kildee Ellsworth McHugh Visclosky ment to H.R. 2643. Cardoza Ferguson Kind Emerson McIntyre Walberg On rollcall No. 591—‘‘no’’—Flake Amend- Carnahan Flake King (IA) English (PA) McKeon Walden (OR) Carson Fortenberry King (NY) Eshoo McMorris Walsh (NY) ment to H.R. 2643. Carter Fossella Kingston Etheridge Rodgers Walz (MN) On rollcall No. 592—‘‘no’’—Flake Amend- Castle Foxx Kirk Everett Melancon Wamp ment to H.R. 2643. Castor Franks (AZ) Kline (MN)

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:59 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.072 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7405 Knollenberg Norton Shadegg NOT VOTING—12 Radanovich Shadegg Turner Kuhl (NY) Nunes Shays Ramstad Shimkus Upton Abercrombie Hastert Ortiz Lamborn Oberstar Shea-Porter Reynolds Shuster Walberg Davis, Jo Ann Hinojosa Sessions Lampson Obey Rogers (KY) Smith (NE) Sherman Forbes LaHood Tierney Walden (OR) Lantos Paul Rogers (MI) Smith (TX) Shimkus Fortun˜ o McNulty Waxman Wamp Latham Pearce Shuler Rohrabacher Stearns Weller LaTourette Pence Shuster Ros-Lehtinen Sullivan Westmoreland Lewis (CA) Perlmutter Simpson b 1820 Roskam Tancredo Whitfield Lewis (KY) Peterson (MN) Sires Royce Taylor Wicker Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. MEE- Ryan (WI) Terry Linder Peterson (PA) Skelton Wilson (SC) Sali Thornberry Lipinski Petri Smith (NE) HAN, Mr. ALLEN, Ms. BERKLEY and Young (AK) Schmidt Tiahrt LoBiondo Pickering Smith (NJ) Mr. TOWNS changed their vote from Sensenbrenner Tiberi Lucas Pitts Smith (TX) ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Lungren, Daniel Platts Smith (WA) Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. HASTINGS of NOES—276 E. Poe Snyder Lynch Pomeroy Souder Florida and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Ackerman Faleomavaega McIntyre Mack Porter Space Texas changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to Alexander Farr McNerney Mahoney (FL) Price (GA) Spratt ‘‘aye.’’ Allen Fattah Meehan Manzullo Pryce (OH) Stearns Altmire Ferguson Meek (FL) Marchant Putnam So the amendment was agreed to. Stupak Andrews Filner Meeks (NY) Marshall Radanovich The result of the vote was announced Sullivan Arcuri Fortenberry Melancon Matheson Rahall Baca Frank (MA) Michaud Tancredo as above recorded. McCarthy (CA) Ramstad Baird Frelinghuysen Miller (NC) Tanner McCarthy (NY) Regula ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Baker Gallegly Miller, George McCaul (TX) Rehberg Taylor The CHAIRMAN. The Chair corrects Baldwin Gerlach Mitchell McCotter Reichert Terry Barrow Giffords Mollohan Thornberry the previous announcement on the McCrery Renzi Wicker amendment. It was 295 ayes, 127 Bean Gilchrest Moore (KS) McHenry Reyes Tiahrt Becerra Gillibrand Moore (WI) McHugh Reynolds Tiberi noes, and the amendment was agreed Berkley Gillmor Moran (VA) McIntyre Rodriguez Turner to. Berman Gonzalez Murphy (CT) McKeon Rogers (AL) Udall (CO) Berry Gordon Murphy, Patrick AMENDMENT NO. 31 OFFERED BY MR. JORDAN McMorris Rogers (KY) Udall (NM) Bishop (GA) Green, Al Murtha Rodgers Rogers (MI) Upton The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Bishop (NY) Green, Gene Nadler Meek (FL) Rohrabacher Visclosky business is the demand for a recorded Blumenauer Grijalva Napolitano Meeks (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Walberg vote on the amendment offered by the Bordallo Gutierrez Neal (MA) Melancon Roskam Walden (OR) Boren Hall (NY) Norton ORDAN Mica Ross Walsh (NY) gentleman from Ohio (Mr. J ) on Boswell Hare Oberstar Michaud Rothman Walz (MN) which further proceedings were post- Boucher Harman Obey Miller (FL) Roybal-Allard Wamp poned and on which the noes prevailed Boustany Hastings (FL) Olver Boyd (FL) Herseth Sandlin Pallone Miller (MI) Royce Weiner by voice vote. Boyda (KS) Higgins Pascrell Miller (NC) Ruppersberger Weldon (FL) The Clerk will redesignate the Brady (PA) Hill Pastor Miller, Gary Rush Weller Braley (IA) Hinchey Payne Mitchell Ryan (OH) amendment. Westmoreland Brown, Corrine Hirono Perlmutter Mollohan Ryan (WI) Whitfield The Clerk redesignated the amend- Brown-Waite, Hobson Peterson (MN) Moore (KS) Salazar Wicker ment. Ginny Hodes Peterson (PA) Moran (KS) Sali Wilson (NM) Butterfield Holden Platts Murphy (CT) RECORDED VOTE Sarbanes Wilson (OH) Calvert Holt Pomeroy Murphy, Patrick Saxton Wilson (SC) The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Cantor Honda Porter Murphy, Tim Schmidt Wolf been demanded. Capps Hooley Price (NC) Musgrave Schwartz Yarmuth A recorded vote was ordered. Capuano Hoyer Pryce (OH) Myrick Scott (GA) Young (AK) Cardoza Inslee Rahall Napolitano Sensenbrenner The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Young (FL) Carnahan Israel Rangel Neugebauer Serrano minute vote. Carney Jackson (IL) Regula The vote was taken by electronic de- Carson Jackson-Lee Rehberg NOES—115 vice, and there were—ayes 149, noes 276, Castle (TX) Reichert Castor Jefferson Renzi Ackerman Gutierrez Moore (WI) not voting 12, as follows: Allen Hall (NY) Moran (VA) Chandler Johnson (GA) Reyes Arcuri Harman Murtha [Roll No. 600] Christensen Johnson, E. B. Rodriguez Clay Jones (OH) Rogers (AL) Baird Higgins Nadler AYES—149 Baldwin Hinchey Neal (MA) Cleaver Kagen Ross Becerra Hirono Olver Aderholt Diaz-Balart, L. Knollenberg Clyburn Kanjorski Rothman Berkley Hodes Pallone Akin Diaz-Balart, M. Lamborn Cohen Kaptur Roybal-Allard Berry Holt Pascrell Bachmann Drake Lampson Conyers Kennedy Ruppersberger Bishop (GA) Honda Pastor Bachus Dreier Lewis (KY) Cooper Kildee Rush Blumenauer Hoyer Payne Barrett (SC) Duncan Linder Costa Kilpatrick Ryan (OH) Boswell Jackson (IL) Price (NC) Bartlett (MD) Fallin Lucas Costello Kind Salazar ´ Boyda (KS) Jefferson Rangel Barton (TX) Feeney Lungren, Daniel Courtney King (NY) Sanchez, Linda Brady (PA) Johnson (GA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Biggert Flake E. Cramer Kirk T. Braley (IA) Johnson, E. B. T. Bilbray Fossella Mack Crenshaw Klein (FL) Sanchez, Loretta Butterfield Jones (OH) Sanchez, Loretta Bilirakis Foxx Manzullo Crowley Kucinich Sarbanes Capps Kanjorski Schakowsky Bishop (UT) Franks (AZ) Marchant Cuellar Kuhl (NY) Saxton Capuano Kaptur Schiff Blackburn Garrett (NJ) McCarthy (CA) Cummings Langevin Schakowsky Carney Kennedy Scott (VA) Blunt Gingrey McCaul (TX) Davis (AL) Lantos Schiff Clarke Kilpatrick Sestak Boehner Gohmert McCotter Davis (CA) Larsen (WA) Schwartz Clay Klein (FL) Slaughter Bonner Goode McCrery Davis (IL) Larson (CT) Scott (GA) Cleaver Kucinich Solis Bono Goodlatte McHenry Davis, Lincoln Latham Scott (VA) Clyburn Langevin Stark Boozman Granger McKeon DeFazio LaTourette Serrano Conyers Larsen (WA) Sutton Brady (TX) Graves McMorris DeGette Lee Sestak Davis (CA) Larson (CT) Tauscher Brown (SC) Hall (TX) Rodgers Delahunt Levin Shays Davis (IL) Lee Thompson (CA) Buchanan Hastings (WA) Mica DeLauro Lewis (CA) Shea-Porter DeFazio Levin Thompson (MS) Burgess Hayes Miller (FL) Dent Lewis (GA) Sherman DeLauro Lewis (GA) Towns Burton (IN) Heller Miller (MI) Dicks Lipinski Shuler Dingell Loebsack Van Hollen Buyer Hensarling Miller, Gary Dingell LoBiondo Simpson Doggett Lofgren, Zoe Vela´ zquez Camp (MI) Herger Moran (KS) Doggett Loebsack Sires Doyle Lowey Wasserman Campbell (CA) Hoekstra Murphy, Tim Donnelly Lofgren, Zoe Skelton Ellison Maloney (NY) Schultz Cannon Hulshof Musgrave Doolittle Lowey Slaughter Eshoo Markey Waters Capito Hunter Myrick Doyle Lynch Smith (NJ) Farr Matsui Watson Carter Inglis (SC) Neugebauer Edwards Mahoney (FL) Smith (WA) Fattah McCollum (MN) Watt Chabot Issa Nunes Ehlers Maloney (NY) Snyder Filner McDermott Welch (VT) Coble Jindal Paul Ellison Markey Solis Frank (MA) McGovern Wexler Cole (OK) Johnson (IL) Pearce Ellsworth Marshall Souder Gonzalez McNerney Woolsey Conaway Johnson, Sam Pence Emanuel Matheson Space Green, Al Meehan Wu Cubin Jones (NC) Petri Emerson Matsui Spratt Grijalva Miller, George Wynn Culberson Jordan Pickering Engel McCarthy (NY) Stark Davis (KY) Keller Pitts English (PA) McCollum (MN) Stupak ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Davis, David King (IA) Poe Eshoo McDermott Sutton Davis, Tom Kingston Price (GA) Etheridge McGovern Tanner Cohen Deal (GA) Kline (MN) Putnam Everett McHugh Tauscher

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:59 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.070 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 Thompson (CA) Walz (MN) Wilson (NM) McHenry Price (GA) Smith (TX) Tierney Walz (MN) Wexler Thompson (MS) Wasserman Wilson (OH) McHugh Pryce (OH) Souder Towns Wasserman Wilson (OH) Tierney Schultz Wolf McKeon Putnam Stearns Udall (CO) Schultz Wolf Towns Waters Woolsey McMorris Radanovich Sullivan Udall (NM) Waters Woolsey Udall (CO) Watson Wu Rodgers Ramstad Tancredo Van Hollen Watson Wu Udall (NM) Watt Wynn Mica Rehberg Tanner Vela´ zquez Watt Wynn Van Hollen Weiner Yarmuth Miller (FL) Reynolds Taylor Visclosky Weiner Yarmuth ´ Velazquez Welch (VT) Young (FL) Miller (MI) Rogers (AL) Terry Walsh (NY) Welch (VT) Visclosky Weldon (FL) Miller, Gary Rogers (KY) Thornberry NOT VOTING—13 Walsh (NY) Wexler Mitchell Rogers (MI) Tiahrt Moran (KS) Rohrabacher Tiberi Abercrombie Hastert Ortiz NOT VOTING—12 Murphy, Patrick Ros-Lehtinen Turner Davis, Jo Ann Hinojosa Sessions ˜ Murphy, Tim Roskam Abercrombie Fortuno McNulty Upton Edwards LaHood Waxman Clarke Hastert Ortiz Musgrave Royce Forbes Maloney (NY) Walberg Davis, Jo Ann Hinojosa Sessions Myrick Ryan (WI) Fortun˜ o McNulty Walden (OR) Forbes LaHood Waxman Neugebauer Sali Wamp Nunes Saxton b 1827 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Paul Schmidt Weldon (FL) The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Pearce Sensenbrenner Weller So the amendment was rejected. Westmoreland Members are advised that there is 1 Pence Shadegg The result of the vote was announced Petri Shays Whitfield minute remaining in this vote. Pickering Shimkus Wicker as above recorded. Pitts Shuler Wilson (NM) AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MRS. b 1824 Platts Shuster Wilson (SC) MUSGRAVE Poe Smith (NE) Young (AK) So the amendment was rejected. Porter Smith (NJ) Young (FL) The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished The result of the vote was announced business is the demand for a recorded as above recorded. NOES—233 vote on the amendment offered by the Ackerman Fortenberry Meehan gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. PRICE OF Allen Frank (MA) Meek (FL) USGRAVE GEORGIA M ) on which further pro- Andrews Giffords Meeks (NY) ceedings were postponed and on which The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Arcuri Gilchrest Melancon business is the demand for a recorded Baca Gillibrand Michaud the noes prevailed by voice vote. vote on the amendment offered by the Baird Gonzalez Miller (NC) The Clerk will redesignate the Baldwin Gordon Miller, George amendment. gentleman from Georgia (Mr. PRICE) on Barrow Green, Al Mollohan The Clerk redesignated the amend- which further proceedings were post- Becerra Green, Gene Moore (KS) poned and on which the noes prevailed Berkley Grijalva Moore (WI) ment. Berman Gutierrez Moran (VA) RECORDED VOTE by voice vote. Berry Hall (NY) Murphy (CT) The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (GA) Hare Murtha The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has amendment. Bishop (NY) Harman Nadler been demanded. Blumenauer Hastings (FL) Napolitano A recorded vote was ordered. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bordallo Herseth Sandlin Neal (MA) ment. Boren Higgins Norton The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- RECORDED VOTE Boswell Hill Oberstar minute vote. Boucher Hinchey Obey The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has The vote was taken by electronic de- Boustany Hirono Olver vice, and there were—ayes 205, noes 220, been demanded. Boyd (FL) Hobson Pallone A recorded vote was ordered. Boyda (KS) Hodes Pascrell not voting 12, as follows: Brady (PA) Holden Pastor [Roll No. 602] The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Braley (IA) Holt Payne minute vote. Brown, Corrine Honda Perlmutter AYES—205 The vote was taken by electronic de- Butterfield Hooley Peterson (MN) Aderholt Davis (KY) Hunter vice, and there were—ayes 191, noes 233, Capps Hoyer Peterson (PA) Akin Davis, David Inglis (SC) Capuano Inslee Pomeroy Alexander Davis, Tom Issa not voting 13, as follows: Cardoza Israel Price (NC) Altmire Deal (GA) Jindal [Roll No. 601] Carnahan Jackson (IL) Rahall Bachmann Dent Johnson (IL) Carney Jackson-Lee Rangel Bachus Diaz-Balart, L. Johnson, Sam AYES—191 Carson (TX) Regula Baker Diaz-Balart, M. Jones (NC) Aderholt Cole (OK) Hall (TX) Castor Jefferson Reichert Barrett (SC) Donnelly Jordan Akin Conaway Hastings (WA) Chandler Johnson (GA) Renzi Bartlett (MD) Drake Keller Alexander Cooper Hayes Christensen Johnson, E. B. Reyes Barton (TX) Dreier King (IA) Altmire Crenshaw Heller Clarke Jones (OH) Rodriguez Bean Duncan King (NY) Bachmann Cubin Hensarling Clay Kagen Ross Biggert Ellsworth Kingston Bachus Culberson Herger Cleaver Kanjorski Rothman Bilbray Emerson Kline (MN) Baker Davis (KY) Hoekstra Clyburn Kaptur Roybal-Allard Bilirakis English (PA) Knollenberg Barrett (SC) Davis, David Hulshof Cohen Kennedy Ruppersberger Bishop (UT) Everett Lamborn Bartlett (MD) Davis, Tom Hunter Conyers Kildee Rush Blackburn Fallin Lampson Barton (TX) Deal (GA) Inglis (SC) Costa Kilpatrick Ryan (OH) Blunt Feeney LaTourette Bean Dent Issa Costello Kind Salazar Boehner Ferguson Lewis (CA) Biggert Diaz-Balart, L. Jindal Courtney Kirk Sa´ nchez, Linda Bonner Flake Lewis (KY) Bilbray Diaz-Balart, M. Johnson (IL) Cramer Klein (FL) T. Bono Fortenberry Linder Bilirakis Donnelly Johnson, Sam Crowley Kucinich Sanchez, Loretta Boozman Fossella LoBiondo Bishop (UT) Drake Jones (NC) Cuellar Kuhl (NY) Sarbanes Brady (TX) Foxx Lucas Blackburn Dreier Jordan Cummings Langevin Schakowsky Brown (SC) Franks (AZ) Lungren, Daniel Blunt Duncan Keller Davis (AL) Lantos Schiff Brown-Waite, Frelinghuysen E. Boehner Ellsworth King (IA) Davis (CA) Larsen (WA) Schwartz Ginny Gallegly Mack Bonner Emerson King (NY) Davis (IL) Larson (CT) Scott (GA) Buchanan Garrett (NJ) Mahoney (FL) Bono English (PA) Kingston Davis, Lincoln Latham Scott (VA) Burgess Gerlach Manzullo Boozman Everett Kline (MN) DeFazio LaTourette Serrano Burton (IN) Giffords Marchant Brady (TX) Fallin Knollenberg DeGette Lee Sestak Buyer Gillibrand Matheson Brown (SC) Feeney Lamborn Delahunt Levin Shea-Porter Calvert Gillmor McCarthy (CA) Brown-Waite, Ferguson Lampson DeLauro Lewis (CA) Sherman Camp (MI) Gingrey McCaul (TX) Ginny Flake Lewis (KY) Dicks Lewis (GA) Simpson Campbell (CA) Gohmert McCotter Buchanan Fossella Linder Dingell Lipinski Sires Cannon Goode McCrery Burgess Foxx LoBiondo Doggett Loebsack Skelton Cantor Goodlatte McHenry Burton (IN) Franks (AZ) Lucas Doolittle Lofgren, Zoe Slaughter Capito Granger McHugh Buyer Frelinghuysen Lungren, Daniel Doyle Lowey Smith (WA) Carney Graves McKeon Calvert Gallegly E. Ehlers Lynch Snyder Carter Hall (TX) McMorris Camp (MI) Garrett (NJ) Mack Ellison Markey Solis Castle Hastings (WA) Rodgers Campbell (CA) Gerlach Mahoney (FL) Emanuel Marshall Space Chabot Hayes McNerney Cannon Gillmor Manzullo Engel Matsui Spratt Coble Heller Melancon Cantor Gingrey Marchant Eshoo McCarthy (NY) Stark Cole (OK) Hensarling Mica Capito Gohmert Matheson Etheridge McCollum (MN) Stupak Conaway Herger Miller (FL) Carter Goode McCarthy (CA) Faleomavaega McDermott Sutton Cooper Hill Miller (MI) Castle Goodlatte McCaul (TX) Farr McGovern Tauscher Crenshaw Hobson Miller, Gary Chabot Granger McCotter Fattah McIntyre Thompson (CA) Cubin Hoekstra Mitchell Coble Graves McCrery Filner McNerney Thompson (MS) Culberson Hulshof Moran (KS)

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:59 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.071 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7407 Murphy, Patrick Rogers (KY) Tanner Wexler Woolsey Wynn Miller (MI) Reichert Space Murphy, Tim Rogers (MI) Taylor Wilson (OH) Wu Yarmuth Miller, Gary Renzi Spratt Musgrave Rohrabacher Terry Moran (KS) Reynolds Stearns NOT VOTING—12 Myrick Ros-Lehtinen Thornberry Murphy, Tim Rogers (AL) Sullivan Neugebauer Roskam Tiahrt Abercrombie Hastert McNulty Musgrave Rogers (KY) Tancredo Nunes Royce Tiberi Davis, Jo Ann Hinojosa Ortiz Myrick Rogers (MI) Tanner Paul Ryan (WI) Turner Forbes Kirk Sessions Neugebauer Rohrabacher Taylor Pearce Sali Upton Fortun˜ o LaHood Waxman Norton Roskam Terry Pence Saxton Walberg Nunes Ross Thornberry Peterson (PA) Schmidt ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Walden (OR) Obey Royce Tiahrt Petri Sensenbrenner Walsh (NY) The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Paul Ruppersberger Tiberi Pickering Shadegg Members are advised that there is 1 Pearce Ryan (WI) Pitts Shays Wamp Turner Pence Salazar Platts Shimkus Weldon (FL) minute remaining in this vote. Upton Peterson (MN) Sali Poe Shuler Weller Walberg Westmoreland Peterson (PA) Saxton Walden (OR) Porter Shuster 1830 Price (GA) Simpson Whitfield b Petri Schmidt Walsh (NY) Pryce (OH) Smith (NE) Wicker Pickering Scott (GA) Wamp So the amendment was rejected. Pitts Sensenbrenner Putnam Smith (NJ) Wilson (NM) The result of the vote was announced Weldon (FL) Radanovich Smith (TX) Wilson (SC) Platts Shadegg Weller Ramstad Souder Wolf as above recorded. Poe Shimkus Westmoreland Porter Shuler Rehberg Stearns Young (AK) AMENDMENT NO. 32 OFFERED BY MR. GOODE Whitfield Price (GA) Shuster Reynolds Sullivan Young (FL) The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Wicker Rogers (AL) Tancredo Putnam Simpson Wilson (NM) business is the demand for a recorded Radanovich Skelton Wilson (SC) NOES—220 vote on the amendment offered by the Rahall Smith (NE) Wolf Ramstad Smith (NJ) OODE Young (AK) Ackerman Gonzalez Nadler gentleman from Virginia (Mr. G ) Regula Smith (TX) Young (FL) Allen Gordon Napolitano on which further proceedings were Rehberg Souder Andrews Green, Al Neal (MA) postponed and on which the ayes pre- Arcuri Green, Gene Norton NOES—200 Baca Grijalva Oberstar vailed by voice vote. Baird Gutierrez Obey The Clerk will redesignate the Ackerman Gutierrez Murphy, Patrick Baldwin Hall (NY) Olver amendment. Allen Hall (NY) Murtha Barrow Hare Pallone The Clerk redesignated the amend- Altmire Hare Nadler Becerra Harman Pascrell Andrews Harman Napolitano Berkley Hastings (FL) Pastor ment. Arcuri Hastings (FL) Neal (MA) Berman Herseth Sandlin Payne RECORDED VOTE Baca Higgins Oberstar Berry Higgins Baird Hill Perlmutter The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Olver Bishop (GA) Hinchey Peterson (MN) Baldwin Hinchey Pallone Bishop (NY) Hirono Bean Hirono Pomeroy been demanded. Pascrell Blumenauer Hodes Becerra Hodes Price (NC) A recorded vote was ordered. Pastor Bordallo Holden Berkley Holden Rahall Payne Boren Holt The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Berman Holt Rangel Perlmutter Boswell Honda minute vote. Bishop (GA) Honda Regula Pomeroy Boucher Hooley Bishop (NY) Hooley Reichert The vote was taken by electronic de- Price (NC) Boustany Hoyer vice, and there were—ayes 224, noes 200, Blumenauer Hoyer Pryce (OH) Boyd (FL) Inslee Renzi Bono Inslee Reyes not voting 13, as follows: Rangel Boyda (KS) Israel Boswell Israel Reyes Brady (PA) Jackson (IL) Rodriguez [Roll No. 603] Boyd (FL) Issa Ross Rodriguez Braley (IA) Jackson-Lee Brady (PA) Jackson (IL) Ros-Lehtinen Brown, Corrine (TX) Rothman AYES—224 Braley (IA) Jackson-Lee Roybal-Allard Rothman Butterfield Jefferson Aderholt Crenshaw Herger Brown, Corrine (TX) Roybal-Allard Capps Johnson (GA) Ruppersberger Akin Cubin Herseth Sandlin Butterfield Jefferson Rush Rush Capuano Johnson, E. B. Alexander Cuellar Hobson Capps Johnson (GA) Ryan (OH) Ryan (OH) Cardoza Jones (OH) Bachmann Culberson Hoekstra Capuano Johnson, E. B. Sa´ nchez, Linda Salazar Carnahan Kagen Bachus Davis (AL) Hulshof Cardoza Jones (OH) T. Carson Kanjorski Sa´ nchez, Linda Baker Davis (KY) Hunter Carson Kagen Sanchez, Loretta Castor Kaptur T. Barrett (SC) Davis, David Inglis (SC) Castle Kanjorski Sarbanes Chandler Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta Barrow Davis, Lincoln Jindal Castor Kaptur Schakowsky Christensen Kildee Sarbanes Bartlett (MD) Davis, Tom Johnson (IL) Chandler Kennedy Schiff Clarke Kilpatrick Schakowsky Barton (TX) Deal (GA) Johnson, Sam Christensen Kildee Schwartz Clay Kind Schiff Berry Dent Jones (NC) Clarke Kilpatrick Scott (VA) Cleaver Klein (FL) Schwartz Biggert Diaz-Balart, L. Jordan Clay Kind Serrano Clyburn Kucinich Scott (GA) Bilbray Diaz-Balart, M. Keller Cleaver Kirk Sestak Cohen Kuhl (NY) Scott (VA) Bilirakis Donnelly King (IA) Clyburn Klein (FL) Shays Conyers Langevin Serrano Bishop (UT) Doolittle King (NY) Cohen Knollenberg Shea-Porter Costa Lantos Blackburn Drake Kingston Conyers Kucinich Sestak Sherman Costello Larsen (WA) Shea-Porter Blunt Dreier Kline (MN) Cooper Langevin Courtney Larson (CT) Boehner Duncan Kuhl (NY) Costa Lantos Sires Sherman Slaughter Cramer Latham Sires Bonner Ehlers Lamborn Courtney Larsen (WA) Crowley Lee Boozman Ellsworth Lampson Crowley Larson (CT) Smith (WA) Skelton Snyder Cuellar Levin Slaughter Bordallo Emerson Latham Cummings LaTourette Cummings Lewis (GA) Boren Etheridge Lewis (CA) Davis (CA) Lee Solis Smith (WA) Stark Davis (AL) Lipinski Snyder Boucher Everett Lewis (KY) Davis (IL) Levin Davis (CA) Loebsack Boustany Faleomavaega Linder DeFazio Lewis (GA) Stupak Solis Sutton Davis (IL) Lofgren, Zoe Space Boyda (KS) Fallin Lipinski DeGette Loebsack Davis, Lincoln Lowey Brady (TX) Feeney LoBiondo Delahunt Lofgren, Zoe Tauscher Spratt DeFazio Lynch Brown (SC) Ferguson Lucas DeLauro Lowey Thompson (CA) Stark DeGette Maloney (NY) Brown-Waite, Flake Lungren, Daniel Dicks Lynch Thompson (MS) Stupak Delahunt Markey Ginny Fortenberry E. Dingell Maloney (NY) Tierney Sutton DeLauro Marshall Buchanan Fossella Mack Doggett Markey Towns Tauscher Dicks Matsui Burgess Foxx Mahoney (FL) Doyle Matsui Udall (CO) Dingell McCarthy (NY) Thompson (CA) Burton (IN) Franks (AZ) Manzullo Ellison McCarthy (NY) Udall (NM) Doggett McCollum (MN) Thompson (MS) Buyer Gallegly Marchant Emanuel McCollum (MN) Van Hollen Doolittle McDermott Tierney Calvert Garrett (NJ) Marshall Engel McDermott Vela´ zquez Doyle McGovern Towns Camp (MI) Gerlach Matheson English (PA) McGovern Visclosky Edwards McIntyre Udall (CO) Campbell (CA) Gillmor McCarthy (CA) Eshoo McNerney Walz (MN) Ehlers Meehan Udall (NM) Cannon Gingrey McCaul (TX) Farr Meehan Wasserman Ellison Meek (FL) Van Hollen Cantor Gohmert McCotter Fattah Meek (FL) Schultz Emanuel Meeks (NY) Vela´ zquez Capito Goode McCrery Filner Meeks (NY) Waters Engel Michaud Visclosky Carnahan Goodlatte McHenry Frank (MA) Michaud Watson Eshoo Miller (NC) Walz (MN) Carney Gordon McHugh Frelinghuysen Miller (NC) Watt Etheridge Miller, George Wasserman Carter Granger McIntyre Giffords Miller, George Weiner Faleomavaega Mollohan Schultz Chabot Graves McKeon Gilchrest Mitchell Welch (VT) Farr Moore (KS) Waters Coble Hall (TX) McMorris Gillibrand Mollohan Wexler Fattah Moore (WI) Watson Cole (OK) Hastings (WA) Rodgers Gonzalez Moore (KS) Wilson (OH) Filner Moran (VA) Watt Conaway Hayes Melancon Green, Al Moore (WI) Woolsey Frank (MA) Murphy (CT) Weiner Costello Heller Mica Green, Gene Moran (VA) Wynn Gilchrest Murtha Welch (VT) Cramer Hensarling Miller (FL) Grijalva Murphy (CT) Yarmuth

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:59 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.077 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7408 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 NOT VOTING—13 time to time. Be careful you don’t NOES—257 Abercrombie Hastert Sessions eliminate too many earmarks while Ackerman Giffords Neal (MA) Davis, Jo Ann Hinojosa Waxman you are at it here. Allen Gilchrest Norton Edwards LaHood Wu Andrews Gillibrand Oberstar Forbes McNulty ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Arcuri Gillmor Obey ˜ Fortuno Ortiz The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, Baca Gonzalez Olver Baird Granger Pallone ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN 2-minute voting will continue. Baldwin Green, Al Pascrell The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). There was no objection. Bean Green, Gene Pastor Members are advised they have 1 Becerra Grijalva Payne minute to record their vote. AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. STEARNS Berkley Hall (NY) Pearce The CHAIRMAN. The unfinished Berman Hare Perlmutter b 1834 Berry Harman Peterson (MN) business is the demand for a recorded Bishop (GA) Hastings (FL) Pomeroy So the amendment was agreed to. vote on the amendment offered by the Bishop (NY) Herseth Sandlin Porter The result of the vote was announced gentleman from Florida (Mr. STEARNS) Blumenauer Higgins Price (NC) as above recorded. on which further proceedings were Bono Hill Rahall Bordallo Hinchey Rangel (By unanimous consent, Mr. MARKEY postponed and on which the noes pre- Boren Hirono Regula was allowed to speak out of order.) vailed by voice vote. Boswell Hodes Reichert WISHING FAREWELL TO THE HON. MARTIN The Clerk will redesignate the Boucher Holden Renzi MEEHAN amendment. Boyd (FL) Holt Reyes Boyda (KS) Honda Rodriguez Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise The Clerk redesignated the amend- Brady (PA) Hooley Ros-Lehtinen so that we can note this important mo- ment. Brady (TX) Hoyer Rothman ment, and that moment is that, al- Braley (IA) Inslee Roybal-Allard though it is with great sadness for this RECORDED VOTE Brown, Corrine Israel Ruppersberger Chamber and the members of the Mas- The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Butterfield Jackson (IL) Rush Cannon Jackson-Lee Ryan (OH) sachusetts delegation, but I think been demanded. Capps (TX) Ryan (WI) great joy for his family, the gentleman A recorded vote was ordered. Capuano Jefferson Salazar ´ from Massachusetts (Mr. MEEHAN) is The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 2- Cardoza Johnson (GA) Sanchez, Linda about to cast his final vote as a Mem- Carnahan Johnson, E. B. T. minute vote. Carson Jones (OH) Sanchez, Loretta ber of this Chamber, and I would like The vote was taken by electronic de- Carter Kagen Schakowsky to give the gentleman the proper fare- vice, and there were—ayes 165, noes 257, Castle Kanjorski Schiff well that he deserves because he has Castor Kaptur Schwartz not voting 15, as follows: served well and long in this institution. Chandler Kennedy Scott (GA) [Roll No. 604] Christensen Kildee Scott (VA) I yield to the gentleman from Massa- Clarke Kilpatrick Serrano chusetts. AYES—165 Clay Kind Sestak Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Chairman, I thank Aderholt Gallegly Moran (KS) Cleaver Kirk Shadegg the gentleman and I thank the dean of Akin Garrett (NJ) Musgrave Clyburn Klein (FL) Shays our delegation and all of my colleagues Alexander Gingrey Myrick Cohen Kucinich Shea-Porter Cole (OK) Langevin Sires from Massachusetts and all of my col- Altmire Gohmert Neugebauer Bachmann Goode Nunes Conyers Lantos Skelton leagues in this House. Bachus Goodlatte Paul Cooper Larsen (WA) Slaughter I have a plane to catch, so I will be Baker Gordon Pence Costa Larson (CT) Smith (NJ) brief. Barrett (SC) Graves Peterson (PA) Costello Lee Smith (WA) Barrow Hall (TX) Courtney Levin Snyder I want to thank my wife, Ellen, and Petri Bartlett (MD) Hastings (WA) Pickering Cramer Lewis (CA) Solis my wonderful family for all that they Barton (TX) Hayes Pitts Crowley Lewis (GA) Space have had to tolerate over the years. I Biggert Heller Platts Cuellar Lipinski Spratt want to thank the people of the Fifth Bilbray Hensarling Poe Cummings Loebsack Stark Bilirakis Herger Lofgren, Zoe Stupak Congressional District of Massachu- Price (GA) Davis (AL) Bishop (UT) Hobson Pryce (OH) Davis (CA) Lowey Sutton Blackburn Hoekstra setts for the confidence that they have Putnam Davis (IL) Lungren, Daniel Tanner Blunt Hulshof demonstrated in me in giving me this Radanovich Davis, Lincoln E. Tauscher Boehner Hunter Ramstad Davis, Tom Lynch Thompson (CA) great honor to serve in this great insti- Bonner Inglis (SC) Rehberg DeFazio Mahoney (FL) Thompson (MS) tution. Boozman Issa Reynolds DeGette Maloney (NY) Thornberry Boustany Jindal I want to thank former staff mem- Rogers (AL) Delahunt Markey Tierney Brown (SC) Johnson (IL) Rogers (KY) DeLauro Matheson Towns bers of mine, some of whom are here, Brown-Waite, Johnson, Sam Rogers (MI) Dent Matsui Udall (CO) for their dedication, their energy, their Ginny Jones (NC) Rohrabacher McCarthy (NY) hard work day in and day out. Buchanan Jordan Diaz-Balart, L. Udall (NM) Burgess Keller Roskam Diaz-Balart, M. McCollum (MN) Van Hollen I want to thank my colleagues, ´ Burton (IN) King (IA) Ross Dicks McCrery Velazquez Democrats and Republicans, that I Buyer King (NY) Royce Dingell McDermott Visclosky have worked with. I have tried to work Calvert Kingston Sali Doggett McGovern Walden (OR) in a bipartisan way most of the time. I Camp (MI) Kline (MN) Saxton Doyle McNerney Walsh (NY) Campbell (CA) Knollenberg Schmidt Edwards Meehan Walz (MN) leave this House; it was the most dif- Cantor Kuhl (NY) Sensenbrenner Ehlers Meek (FL) Wasserman ficult decision professionally that I Capito Lamborn Shimkus Ellison Meeks (NY) Schultz have ever had to make because I love Carney Lampson Shuler Ellsworth Melancon Waters Shuster this House, I love the institution, I Chabot Latham Emanuel Michaud Watson Coble LaTourette Simpson Engel Miller (NC) Watt love the friendships and colleagues Conaway Lewis (KY) Smith (NE) English (PA) Miller, George Weiner that I have been so honored to work Crenshaw Linder Smith (TX) Eshoo Mitchell Welch (VT) with over the years. Cubin LoBiondo Souder Etheridge Mollohan Weldon (FL) Stearns But I also believe in the University of Culberson Lucas Faleomavaega Moore (KS) Weller Davis (KY) Mack Sullivan Farr Moore (WI) Wexler Massachusetts at Lowell. That is where Davis, David Manzullo Tancredo Fattah Moran (VA) Wilson (NM) I graduated. I walked in the door, one Deal (GA) Marchant Taylor Ferguson Murphy (CT) Wilson (OH) of seven children in a large family in Donnelly Marshall Terry Filner Murphy, Patrick Wolf Doolittle McCarthy (CA) Tiahrt Flake Murphy, Tim Woolsey Lowell, Massachusetts, and wouldn’t Tiberi Drake McCaul (TX) Frank (MA) Murtha Wu Turner have had the opportunity to go to col- Dreier McCotter Frelinghuysen Nadler Wynn Upton lege or to achieve things I wanted to Duncan McHenry Gerlach Napolitano Yarmuth Emerson McHugh Walberg achieve in my life without that institu- Wamp Everett McKeon NOT VOTING—15 tion. So as difficult as it is, I have a Fallin McMorris Westmoreland passion for the institution. I am going Feeney Rodgers Whitfield Abercrombie Hastert Ortiz to leave. Fortenberry Mica Wicker Davis, Jo Ann Hinojosa Sarbanes Fossella Miller (FL) Wilson (SC) Forbes LaHood Sessions So thank you very much for wonder- Foxx Miller (MI) Young (AK) Fortun˜ o McIntyre Sherman ful friendships. I will be back from Franks (AZ) Miller, Gary Young (FL) Gutierrez McNulty Waxman

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:59 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.078 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7409 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN agencies to purchase goods and services for By concentrating all of the components for The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). the government. I hope and trust that the trade in one location the ITC will generate sig- Members are advised there is 1 minute funds we are appropriating to GSA today will nificantly higher levels of international trade remaining in this vote. be spent legally and responsibly, and I look and associated jobs in Brownsville, making b 1841 forward to continuing our Congressional over- this an excellent investment in South Texas sight of the GSA. and the Nation. So the amendment was rejected. Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Chairman, I The result of the vote was announced of H.R. 2829, the Financial Services—General move that the Committee do now rise as above recorded. Government Appropriations bill. This bill en- and report the bill back to the House The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. hances key American priorities, while pro- with sundry amendments, with the rec- The Clerk read as follows: viding less overall than the President re- ommendation that the amendments be This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Financial quested for agencies in this bill. agreed to and that the bill, as amend- Services and General Government Appropria- We are committed to making our tax system ed, do pass. tions Act, 2008’’. fairer for millions of Americans—and to en- The motion was agreed to. Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I rise hance enforcement to make sure everyone Accordingly, the Committee rose; today to voice my concerns about the way tax- pays what they owe, not just those who play and the Speaker pro tempore (Mrs. payer funds have recently been spent at the by the rules, while improving taxpayers’ serv- TAUSCHER) having assumed the chair, General Services Administration (GSA). ices. This bill will spur job creation and make Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Chairman of Today, the House is expected to pass H.R. the economy work for everyone—by restoring the Committee of the Whole House on 2829, a bill which makes appropriations for fi- the President’s cuts in small business loans, the state of the Union, reported that nancial services and general government for rejecting his efforts to slash capital and finan- that Committee, having had under con- Fiscal Year 2008, and which provides funding cial services available to underserved commu- sideration the bill (H.R. 2829) making for the GSA. nities (CDFI), and by strengthening consumer appropriations for financial services If any agency should be trusted to spend protections. and general government for the fiscal American taxpayers’ money responsibly, it is We are also working to make sure that year ending September 30, 2008, and for the GSA, the federal government’s premier ac- every vote counts in our elections, and to other purposes, he reported the bill quisition agency. Unfortunately, reports that strengthen law enforcement, both against ter- back to the House with sundry amend- current GSA Administrator Lurita Doan used rorism and in the war on drugs. This bill meets ments, with the recommendation that federal government property and resources to two key commitments of this Congress: it has the amendments be agreed to and that engage in partisan campaign activities with complete transparency on its earmarks, and it the bill, as amended, do pass. political appointees of the GSA provide evi- also cuts the amount for earmarks in the bill The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under dence that the head of this agency has placed in half. House Resolution 517, the previous the interests of the Republican party over the Our bill lowers the cost of Small Business question is ordered. interests of the American public. 7(a) loans and rejects the President’s proposal Is a separate vote demanded on any On January 26, 2007 Ms. Doan attended a to stop this program that helps small busi- amendment reported from the Com- meeting at GSA at which J. Scott Jennings, nesses start-up and grow. The 7(a) loan pro- mittee of the Whole? If not, the Chair the Special Assistant to the President and the gram accounts for roughly 30 percent of all will put them en gros. Deputy Director of Political Affairs at the White long-term small business borrowing in Amer- The amendments were agreed to. House, gave a 28-page PowerPoint presen- ica, and is the only source of affordable, long- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tation which reviewed the 2006 election results term financing for many of our Nation’s small question is on the engrossment and and outlined the Republican party’s top targets businesses, including many in South Texas. third reading of the bill. I’m pleased that the bill includes greater ac- in upcoming elections. According to several The bill was ordered to be engrossed cess to capital for economic development in witnesses who attended the meeting, after this and read a third time, and was read the disadvantaged and rural communities. We re- presentation Ms. Doan asked the more than third time. ject the President’s proposal to cut by 50 per- 30 political appointees in attendance how they MOTION TO RECOMMIT OFFERED BY MR. LEWIS cent the availability of credit, capital and finan- could use GSA resources to help Republican OF CALIFORNIA cial services to underserved communities candidates win future elections. This presen- Mr. LEWIS of California. Madam through the Community Development Finan- tation and Ms. Doan’s comments are not only Speaker, I offer a motion to recommit. cial Institutions Fund. Instead, our bill provides The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the blatant violations of the Hatch Act, which re- $46 million more than last year to support eco- gentleman opposed to the bill? stricts the political activities of Executive nomic development and financial services in Branch employees, but are also a gross abuse Mr. LEWIS of California. In its disadvantaged and rural communities through present form, I am. of taxpayers’ money and trust. housing loans, micro-business loans, commu- Ms. Doan has appeared twice before the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The nity development banks and credit unions. Clerk will report the motion to recom- Committee on Oversight and Government Re- The report lists the recipient and the spon- mit. form, and claims that she cannot remember sor for each earmark contained in the bill. Of The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Jennings’ presentation, or the comments the 165 earmarks in the bill, 148 were re- she made. Despite the fact that the Office of quested by lawmakers and 17 by President Mr. Lewis of California moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2829 to the Committee on Ap- Special Counsel found that Ms. Doan ‘‘violated Bush. Furthermore, each sponsor has filed a the Hatch Act’s prohibition against using [her] propriations with instructions to report the certification that the sponsor and the sponsor’s same back promptly to the House with an official authority or influence for the purpose of spouse have no financial interest in the ear- amendment designating funding for the In- interfering with or affecting the result of an mark, which is publicly available. ternal Revenue Service under such bill as election when [she] solicited over thirty subor- I am pleased the committee included fund- available only for administering, imple- dinate employees to engage in political activ- ing for the University of Texas at Brownsville’s menting, and enforcing existing Federal ity,’’ she also claims that she cannot answer International Trade Center. Brownsville has al- taxes and tariffs as enacted on the date of questions about the legality or appropriateness ways been the front door to international trade the enactment of such bill. of the briefing. In light of Ms. Doan’s lack of given its proximity to Mexico and the land and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- contrition and apparent confusion about what sea ports in the city. This funding will be used tleman from California is recognized constitutes an appropriate use of taxpayer dol- to establish an International Trade Center at for 5 minutes. lars, it is understandable that many of us in the UTB International Technology Education Mr. LEWIS of California. Madam the Congress would be concerned about the and Commerce Campus (ITECC) which will Speaker, the purpose of this motion to way the funds we are appropriating today to house all of the services required to conduct recommit is simple. It recommits the GSA will be used. international trade including: international law, bill back to committee to make clear While I support the passage of this bill, I be- accounting, banking, insurance, logistics serv- that the funding provided to the IRS in lieve that we must continue to work to ensure ices, export-import marketing services, U.S. this bill is only available to admin- that appropriated GSA funds are spent on customs, government trade services and in- ister, implement, and enforce existing legal and legitimate purposes—like managing dustry showrooms for specific target sectors tax laws. federal buildings, buying government equip- such as medical, communications, and com- The majority party’s budget plan in- ment and supplies, and working with other puter technology. cludes implementing the biggest tax

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:47 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.218 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 increase in history, and this motion There was no objection. Bishop (GA) Higgins Obey Bishop (NY) Hill Olver would prevent that from taking place. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Blumenauer Hinchey Pallone While the economy is not functioning question is on the motion to recommit. Boren Hirono Pascrell perfectly, the indicators show that the The question was taken; and the Boswell Hodes Pastor economy is strong. GDP in 2006 was 3.4 Speaker pro tempore announced that Boucher Holden Payne percent above 2005. Boyd (FL) Holt Perlmutter the noes appeared to have it. Boyda (KS) Honda Peterson (MN) b 1845 Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- Brady (PA) Hooley Pomeroy er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Braley (IA) Hoyer Price (NC) Capital investment increased by 6.8 Brown, Corrine Inslee Rahall percent in 2006. Unemployment is at 4.6 The yeas and nays were ordered. Butterfield Israel Rangel percent. Tax receipts increased by 11.8 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Capps Jackson (IL) Reyes ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Capuano Jackson-Lee Rodriguez percent in fiscal year 2006, on top of fis- Cardoza (TX) Ross cal year 2005’s increase of 14.6 percent. will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Carnahan Jefferson Rothman So while Congress and the administra- time for any electronic vote on the Carney Johnson (GA) Roybal-Allard tion have lowered taxes, the economy question of passage. Carson Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger Castor Jones (OH) Rush has grown and the tax revenues have The vote was taken by electronic de- Chandler Kagen Ryan (OH) increased. Implementing new tax in- vice, and there were—yeas 199, nays Clarke Kanjorski Salazar creases, as the majority party’s budget 222, not voting 11, as follows: Clay Kaptur Sa´ nchez, Linda proposes, will have a chilling effect on Cleaver Kennedy T. [Roll No. 605] Clyburn Kildee Sanchez, Loretta our economy and the American family YEAS—199 Cohen Kilpatrick Schakowsky as more of their hard-earned money Conyers Kind Schiff Aderholt Frelinghuysen Neugebauer Cooper Klein (FL) Schwartz comes to Washington. Akin Gallegly Nunes Costa Kucinich Scott (GA) While the deficit, which is estimated Alexander Garrett (NJ) Paul Costello Langevin Scott (VA) Bachmann Gerlach to be $244 billion in fiscal year 2007, is Pearce Courtney Lantos Serrano Bachus Gilchrest very troubling, tax collections are at Pence Cramer Larsen (WA) Sestak Baker Gillmor Peterson (PA) Crowley Larson (CT) Shea-Porter an all-time high. Instead of increasing Barrett (SC) Gingrey Petri Cuellar Lee Sherman taxes to address the deficit and pos- Barrow Gohmert Pickering Cummings Levin Sires Bartlett (MD) Goode sibly reversing economic growth and Pitts Davis (AL) Lewis (GA) Skelton Barton (TX) Goodlatte Platts Davis (CA) Lipinski Slaughter further burdening the American fam- Bean Granger Porter Davis (IL) Loebsack Smith (WA) ily, I believe we must put more focus Biggert Graves Price (GA) Davis, Lincoln Lofgren, Zoe Snyder Bilbray Hall (TX) on controlling spending, both manda- Pryce (OH) DeFazio Lowey Solis Bilirakis Hastings (WA) tory spending, and discretionary pro- Putnam DeGette Lynch Space Bishop (UT) Hayes Radanovich Delahunt Mahoney (FL) Spratt grams as well. Blackburn Heller DeLauro Maloney (NY) Stark This motion will prohibit the IRS Blunt Hensarling Ramstad Dicks Markey Stupak Boehner Herger Regula from implementing new taxes, pro- Dingell Marshall Sutton Bonner Hobson Rehberg tecting the American family and our Doggett Matheson Tanner Bono Hoekstra Reichert Donnelly Matsui Tauscher economy. Boozman Hulshof Renzi Doyle McCarthy (NY) Taylor I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the motion to Boustany Hunter Reynolds Edwards McCollum (MN) Thompson (CA) Brady (TX) Inglis (SC) Rogers (AL) recommit. Ellison McDermott Thompson (MS) Brown (SC) Issa Rogers (KY) Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Ellsworth McGovern Tierney Brown-Waite, Jindal Rogers (MI) ance of my time. Emanuel McIntyre Towns Ginny Johnson (IL) Rohrabacher Engel McNerney Udall (CO) Mr. SERRANO. Madam Speaker, I Buchanan Johnson, Sam Ros-Lehtinen Eshoo Meehan Udall (NM) rise in opposition to the motion to re- Burgess Jones (NC) Roskam Etheridge Meek (FL) Van Hollen Burton (IN) Jordan Royce commit. Farr Meeks (NY) Vela´ zquez Buyer Keller Ryan (WI) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Fattah Melancon Visclosky Calvert King (IA) Sali Filner Michaud Walz (MN) tleman is recognized for 5 minutes. Camp (MI) King (NY) Saxton Frank (MA) Miller (NC) Wasserman Mr. SERRANO. I realize that with a Campbell (CA) Kingston Schmidt Giffords Miller, George Schultz Cannon Kirk house full of colleagues, I should make Sensenbrenner Gillibrand Mitchell Waters Cantor Kline (MN) a profound and eloquent statement, but Shadegg Gonzalez Mollohan Watson Capito Knollenberg Shays Gordon Moore (KS) Watt here it goes. Carter Kuhl (NY) Shimkus Green, Al Moore (WI) Waxman Madam Speaker, I would like to Castle Lamborn Shuler Green, Gene Moran (VA) Weiner Chabot Lampson point out to the Members of the House Shuster Grijalva Murphy (CT) Welch (VT) Coble Latham that adoption of the motion to recom- Simpson Gutierrez Murphy, Patrick Wexler Cole (OK) LaTourette Smith (NE) Hall (NY) Murtha Wilson (OH) mit offered by the gentleman from Conaway Lewis (CA) Smith (NJ) Hare Nadler Woolsey California will kill the bill. The motion Crenshaw Lewis (KY) Smith (TX) Harman Napolitano Wu Cubin Linder instructs the committee to report the Souder Hastings (FL) Neal (MA) Wynn Culberson LoBiondo bill back promptly rather than forth- Stearns Herseth Sandlin Oberstar Yarmuth Davis (KY) Lucas Sullivan with. Davis, David Lungren, Daniel Tancredo NOT VOTING—11 Madam Speaker, section 1002(b) of Davis, Tom E. Terry Deal (GA) Mack Abercrombie Hinojosa Poe the House manual states, ‘‘Unlike the Thornberry Dent Manzullo Davis, Jo Ann LaHood Sarbanes case of the motion to recommit with Tiahrt Diaz-Balart, L. Marchant Forbes McNulty Sessions Tiberi instructions to report back forthwith, Diaz-Balart, M. McCarthy (CA) Hastert Ortiz the adoption of which occasions an im- Doolittle McCaul (TX) Turner Drake McCotter Upton mediate report on the floor, the adop- Walberg b 1905 tion of a motion to recommit with in- Dreier McCrery Duncan McHenry Walden (OR) structions to report back promptly Ehlers McHugh Walsh (NY) Mr. BOEHNER changed his vote from sends the bill to committee, whose Emerson McKeon Wamp ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ eventual report, if any, would not be English (PA) McMorris Weldon (FL) So the motion to recommit was re- Everett Rodgers Weller immediately before the House.’’ Fallin Mica Westmoreland jected. Madam Speaker, a vote for this mo- Feeney Miller (FL) Whitfield The result of the vote was announced tion to recommit kills the bill. A vote Ferguson Miller (MI) Wicker as above recorded. against the motion will allow the bill Flake Miller, Gary Wilson (NM) Fortenberry Moran (KS) Wilson (SC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to go forward to final passage. Fossella Murphy, Tim Wolf question is on the passage of the bill. I urge prompt defeat of the motion to Foxx Musgrave Young (AK) Under clause 10 of rule XX, the yeas recommit. Franks (AZ) Myrick Young (FL) Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- and nays are ordered. NAYS—222 ance of my time. This will be a 5-minute vote. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Ackerman Arcuri Becerra The vote was taken by electronic de- Allen Baca Berkley objection, the previous question is or- Altmire Baird Berman vice, and there were—yeas 240, nays dered on the motion to recommit. Andrews Baldwin Berry 179, not voting 13, as follows:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:05 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.221 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7411 [Roll No. 606] Cole (OK) Johnson, Sam Pitts PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON Conaway Jones (NC) Platts ENERGY AND COMMERCE TO YEAS—240 Costello Jordan Porter Ackerman Grijalva Obey Crenshaw Keller Price (GA) HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT, MON- Allen Gutierrez Olver Cubin King (IA) Putnam DAY, JULY 9, 2007, TO FILE RE- Andrews Hall (NY) Pallone Culberson King (NY) Radanovich PORT ON H.R. 2900, FOOD AND Davis (KY) Kingston Arcuri Hare Pascrell Ramstad DRUG ADMINISTRATION AMEND- Baca Harman Pastor Davis, David Kline (MN) Reynolds Baird Hastings (FL) Payne Deal (GA) Knollenberg Rogers (AL) MENTS ACT OF 2007 Dent Kuhl (NY) Baldwin Hayes Perlmutter Rogers (KY) Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I Barrow Herseth Sandlin Peterson (MN) Diaz-Balart, L. Lamborn Rogers (MI) Bean Higgins Pomeroy Diaz-Balart, M. Lampson Rohrabacher ask unanimous consent that the Com- Becerra Hill Price (NC) Drake LaTourette Ros-Lehtinen mittee on Energy and Commerce have Berkley Hinchey Pryce (OH) Dreier Lewis (CA) Roskam until midnight on July 9, 2007, to file a Berman Hirono Rahall Duncan Lewis (KY) Royce Ehlers Linder report to accompany H.R. 2900. Berry Hobson Rangel Ryan (WI) Everett LoBiondo Bishop (GA) Hodes Regula Sali The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Fallin Lucas Bishop (NY) Holden Rehberg Saxton objection to the request of the gen- Feeney Lungren, Daniel Blumenauer Holt Reichert Schmidt Ferguson E. tleman from New Jersey? Boren Honda Renzi Sensenbrenner Boswell Hooley Reyes Flake Mack There was no objection. Fortenberry Manzullo Shadegg Boucher Hoyer Rodriguez Shimkus f Boyd (FL) Inslee Ross Fossella McCarthy (CA) Foxx McCaul (TX) Shuster Boyda (KS) Israel Rothman Simpson CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT TO Brady (PA) Jackson (IL) Roybal-Allard Franks (AZ) McCotter Frelinghuysen McCrery Smith (NE) MONDAY, JULY 2, 2007 Braley (IA) Jackson-Lee Ruppersberger Smith (TX) Brown, Corrine (TX) Gallegly McHenry Rush Souder Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I Butterfield Jefferson Ryan (OH) Garrett (NJ) McHugh Stearns ask unanimous consent that when the Capps Johnson (GA) Salazar Gerlach McKeon Sullivan Capuano Johnson, E. B. Sa´ nchez, Linda Gillmor McMorris House adjourns today on a motion of- Tancredo Cardoza Jones (OH) T. Gingrey Rodgers Terry fered pursuant to this order, it adjourn Carnahan Kagen Sanchez, Loretta Gohmert Mica Thornberry to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 2, Carney Kanjorski Schakowsky Goode Miller (FL) Tiahrt Carson Kaptur Schiff Goodlatte Miller (MI) 2007, unless it sooner has received a Tiberi Castor Kennedy Schwartz Granger Miller, Gary message from the Senate transmitting Turner Chandler Kildee Scott (GA) Graves Mitchell Upton its concurrence in House Concurrent Clarke Kilpatrick Scott (VA) Hall (TX) Moran (KS) Walberg Resolution 179, in which case the House Clay Kind Serrano Hastings (WA) Murphy, Tim Cleaver Kirk Sestak Heller Musgrave Walden (OR) shall stand adjourned pursuant to that Clyburn Klein (FL) Shays Hensarling Myrick Wamp concurrent resolution. Weldon (FL) Cohen Kucinich Shea-Porter Herger Neugebauer The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Conyers Langevin Sherman Hoekstra Nunes Weller Cooper Lantos Shuler Hulshof Paul Westmoreland objection to the request of the gen- Costa Larsen (WA) Sires Hunter Pearce Wicker tleman from New Jersey? Courtney Larson (CT) Skelton Inglis (SC) Pence Wilson (NM) There was no objection. Cramer Latham Slaughter Issa Peterson (PA) Wilson (SC) Crowley Lee Smith (NJ) Jindal Petri Young (AK) f Cuellar Levin Smith (WA) Johnson (IL) Pickering Young (FL) DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR Cummings Lewis (GA) Snyder NOT VOTING—13 Davis (AL) Lipinski Solis WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON Davis (CA) Loebsack Space Abercrombie LaHood Sarbanes WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2007 Davis (IL) Lofgren, Zoe Spratt Davis, Jo Ann Marchant Sessions Davis, Lincoln Lowey Stark Forbes McNulty Whitfield Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I Davis, Tom Lynch Stupak Hastert Ortiz ask unanimous consent that the busi- DeFazio Mahoney (FL) Sutton Hinojosa Poe DeGette Maloney (NY) Tanner ness in order under the Calendar Delahunt Markey Tauscher Wednesday rule be dispensed with on DeLauro Marshall Taylor b 1911 Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Dicks Matheson Thompson (CA) So the bill was passed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Dingell Matsui Thompson (MS) Doggett McCarthy (NY) Tierney The result of the vote was announced objection to the request of the gen- Donnelly McCollum (MN) Towns as above recorded. tleman from New Jersey? Doolittle McDermott Udall (CO) A motion to reconsider was laid on There was no objection. Doyle McGovern Udall (NM) Edwards McIntyre Van Hollen the table. f Ellison McNerney Vela´ zquez Ellsworth Meehan Visclosky f IN MEMORY OF HANNAH Emanuel Meek (FL) Walsh (NY) CONGDON, BAILEY GOODMAN, Emerson Meeks (NY) Walz (MN) MEREDITH McCLURE, SARA Engel Melancon Wasserman REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER English (PA) Michaud Schultz AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 MONNAT AND KATHERINE SHIR- Eshoo Miller (NC) Waters LEY Etheridge Miller, George Watson Mr. WICKER. Madam Speaker, I ask Farr Mollohan Watt unanimous consent that my name be (Mr. KUHL of New York asked and Fattah Moore (KS) Waxman was given permission to address the Filner Moore (WI) Weiner removed as a cosponsor of H. Res. 106. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there House for 1 minute.) Frank (MA) Moran (VA) Welch (VT) Mr. KUHL of New York. Madam Giffords Murphy (CT) Wexler objection to the request of the gen- Gilchrest Murphy, Patrick Wilson (OH) tleman from Mississippi? Speaker, we have been doing some seri- Gillibrand Murtha Wolf There was no objection. ous work here. While the Members are Gonzalez Nadler Woolsey departing for a district work period, I Gordon Napolitano Wu want to inform the rest of the House Green, Al Neal (MA) Wynn f Green, Gene Oberstar Yarmuth that 2 nights ago, a horrible accident happened in my district, in NAYS—179 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Canandaigua, New York, that took the Aderholt Bishop (UT) Burgess AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2740 lives of five young women from Akin Blackburn Burton (IN) Alexander Blunt Buyer Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I ask Fairport who were on their way to Altmire Boehner Calvert unanimous consent that the gentleman spend time on Keuka Lake, which is Bachmann Bonner Camp (MI) from Texas (Mr. REYES) be removed as where I live. Bachus Bono Campbell (CA) Baker Boozman Cannon a cosponsor of H.R. 2740. All five of these young women were Barrett (SC) Boustany Cantor The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. cheerleaders at Fairport High School Bartlett (MD) Brady (TX) Capito BOYDA of Kansas). Is there objection to and had just graduated from high Barton (TX) Brown (SC) Carter the request of the gentleman from Wis- school a week ago. They were all look- Biggert Brown-Waite, Castle Bilbray Ginny Chabot consin? ing forward to a bright, fun summer to- Bilirakis Buchanan Coble There was no objection. gether on the lake with friends, four of

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:05 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.084 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 whom were riding in a car behind them APPOINTMENT OF HON. C.A. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF and were, thankfully, uninjured. ‘‘DUTCH’’ RUPPERSBERGER AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF Madam Speaker, I am here to mourn HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS TO THE HOUSE the loss of Hannah Congdon. Hannah ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- was known by friends as ‘‘constant sun- TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND fore the House the following commu- shine.’’ She never said a negative word JOINT RESOLUTIONS THROUGH nication from the Chief Administrative about anyone and was always smiling. JULY 10, 2007 Officer of the House of Representatives: Bailey Goodman. The girls were The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRA- headed to Bailey’s family cottage on fore the House the following commu- TIVE OFFICER, HOUSE OF REP- Keuka Lake. Bailey was the team’s en- nication from the Speaker: RESENTATIVES, tertainment, according to her friends, Washington, DC, June 28, 2007. WASHINGTON, DC, Hon. NANCY PELOSI, and could always make her teammates June 28, 2007. laugh. Speaker, House of Representatives, I hereby appoint the Honorable C.A. DUTCH Washington, DC. Meredith McClure. Meredith was RUPPERSBERGER and the Honorable ELIJAH E. DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: This is to formally known as the team’s hardest worker, CUMMINGS to act as Speaker pro tempore to notify you, pursuant to Rule VIII of the always the first one to try a new jump sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions Rules of the House of Representatives, that I or a stunt. through July 10, 2007. have been served with an administrative sub- Sara Monnat. Sara was jokingly re- NANCY PELOSI, poena for documents issued by the Inspector ferred to as the team ‘‘boss.’’ She Speaker of the House of Representatives. General of the U.S. Department of Edu- would motivate and encourage her The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without cation. team in an amiable way, and was a objection, the appointment is ap- After consulting with the Office of General born leader. proved. Counsel, I have determined that compliance There was no objection. with the subpoena is consistent with the And Katherine Shirley. Katie loved privileges and rights of the House. her friends. She would spend hours put- f Sincerely, ting together scrapbooks and sur- RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF DANIEL P. BEARD. rounding herself with photos of her and COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND Chief Administrative Officer. her friends. COMMERCE I offer my prayers and condolences to f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- the families, friends and neighbors of FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE fore the House the following resigna- these beautiful young women who were SENATE so violently taken from us. tion as a member of the Committee on I also rise, Madam Speaker, to ask Energy and Commerce: A further message from the Senate that the House pause for a moment of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, an- silence in remembrance of Bailey, Han- Washington, DC, June 26, 2007. nounced that the Senate has passed nah, Katie, Sara and Meredith. Hon. NANCY PELOSI, without amendment a bill and a Con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Speaker, House of Representatives, current Resolution of the House of the The Capitol, Washington, DC. following titles: bers will rise and the House will ob- DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to H. Res. H.R. 1830. An act to extend the authorities serve a moment of silence. 496, I was elected to the Energy and Com- of the Andean Trade Preference Act until merce Committee on June 19, 2007, to fill the February 29, 2008. f vacancy created by a Member’s temporary H. Con. Res. 179. Concurrent Resolution absence. That Member’s temporary absence providing for a conditional adjournment of is over and the Member is able to reclaim his b 1915 the House of Representatives and a condi- seat. Therefore, I hereby resign from the tional recess or adjournment of the Senate. Committee on Energy and Commerce, effec- COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIRMAN tive immediately. f OF COMMITTEE ON HOUSE AD- This resignation does not. affect my own MINISTRATION status of being on leave from the Energy and HONORING MATTHEW ALEXANDER Commerce Committee, and I will retain my OF GRETNA, NEBRASKA The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- seniority upon returning to the Committee. fore the House the following commu- Thank you for your attention to this mat- (Mr. FORTENBERRY asked and was nication from the Honorable ROBERT A. ter. given permission to address the House BRADY, Chairman, Committee on House Sincerely, for 1 minute.) Administration: PAUL E. GILLMOR, Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Speak- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Member of Congress. er, Corporal Matthew Alexander of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Gretna, Nebraska, died in Baqubah, Washington, DC, June 28, 2007. objection, the resignation is accepted. Iraq, on May 6, when a improvised ex- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, There was no objection. plosive device detonated near his mili- Speaker, House of Representatives, f tary vehicle. He was 21 years old. Washington, DC. Matthew and his wife, Kara, wed on DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to Sec- MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE tion 801(b) of Public Law 101–696 (2 U.S.C. Valentine’s Day of this year. Upon his 2081(b)), the Chairman and Vice Chairman of The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- death, Kara said, ‘‘Matthew made it his the Joint Committee of Congress on the Li- fore the House the following privileged life’s work to take care of those he brary serve ex officio on the U.S. Capitol message from the Senate: loved. His heart was made of gold. Matt Preservation Commission, but each may des- In the Senate of the United States, June truly was our angel on Earth,’’ she ignate another Member to serve in his or her 27, 2007. said. place. Ordered, That the Secretary be directed to Corporal Alexander was the son of As Vice Chairman of the Joint Committee request the House of Representatives to re- Melvin and Monica Alexander of, Gret- for the 110th Congress, I am designating Rep- turn to the Senate the bill (S. 1612) entitled na, and the brother of Marshall. resentative Michael E. Capuano of Massa- ‘‘An Act to amend the penalty provisions in chusetts to serve on the U.S. Capitol Preser- the International Emergency Economic Pow- As a young teen, he made clear his vation Commission in lieu of myself in my ers Act, and for other purposes.’’, and that intent to serve others in the United role as Vice Chairman of the Joint Com- upon the compliance of the request, the Sec- States military. At his funeral, in a mittee of Congress on the Library, as pro- retary of the Senate be authorized to make tremendous outpouring of support from vided for in Section 801(c) of Public Law 101– corrections in the engrossment of the afore- the community, friends and neighbors 696 (2 U.S.C. 2081(c)). said bill. gave testimony to his kindness and Thank you for your attention to this mat- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without compassion, his dedication to the least ter. Sincerely, objection, the request of the Senate is among us. ROBERT A. BRADY, agreed to, and S. 1612 will be returned His life and his death are marked by Vice Chairman, to the Senate. noble virtue. America is forever in- Joint Committee on the Library. There was no objection. debted to corporal Matthew Alexander.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:47 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.227 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7413 SPECIAL ORDERS ing forth articles of impeachment [From Slate.com, June 27, 2007] The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under against the Vice President. I kept ask- IMPEACH CHENEY—THE VICE PRESIDENT HAS the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ing myself, is the Vice President’s con- RUN UTTERLY AMOK AND MUST BE STOPPED uary 18, 2007, and under a previous duct that dire, because impeachment is (By Bruce Fein) order of the House, the following Mem- the closest thing there is to intern- Under Dick Cheney, the office of the vice bers will be recognized for 5 minutes ment on political death row. president has been transformed from a tiny acorn into an unprecedented giant oak. In each. The Founders intended impeachment to be used when those running the gov- grasping and exercising presidential powers, f ernment forgot that they worked for Cheney has dulled political accountability The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and concocted theories for evading the law the people, and the Founders intended previous order of the House, the gen- and Constitution that would have embar- impeachment to be used when toughs tleman from North Carolina (Mr. rassed King George III. The most recent in- running the government acted as vention we know of is the vice president’s in- JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. JONES of North Carolina ad- though they were above the law. sistence that an executive order governing the handling of classified information in the dressed the House. His remarks will ap- When you look at the record, you have to conclude that the Vice Presi- executive branch does not reach his office pear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- because he also serves as president of the marks.) dent has placed himself above the law. He holds himself accountable only to Senate. In other words, the vice president is f a unique legislative-executive creature special interests, who meet with him in standing above and beyond the Constitution. VICE PRESIDENT SHOULD RESIGN secret with no record kept of who was The House Judiciary Committee should com- OR FACE IMPEACHMENT there, what was discussed or what mence an impeachment inquiry. As Alex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a promises the Vice President made. ander Hamilton advised in the Federalist Pa- previous order of the House, the gen- For the last 4 years, the Vice Presi- pers, an impeachable offense is a political tleman from Washington (Mr. dent has refused to allow routine office crime against the nation. Cheney’s multiple crimes against the Constitution clearly qual- MCDERMOTT) is recognized for 5 min- inspections by a Federal agency re- garding the safe handling of America’s ify. utes. Take the vice president’s preposterous the- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, secrets. The Vice President defies the ory that his office is outside the executive it is time for a new exit strategy, one Information Security Oversight Agen- branch because it also exercises a legislative that removes the Vice President of the cy, claiming he is not part of the exec- function. The same can be said of the presi- United States from office, voluntarily, utive branch of government. When a dent, who also exercises a legislative func- if he chooses, but by impeachment if he sitting Vice President claims that he is tion in signing or vetoing bills passed by stonewalls. not part of the executive branch of gov- Congress. Under Cheney’s bizarre reasoning, The time has come for the Vice ernment to which he was elected, it is President Bush is not part of his own admin- time to remove him. istration: The executive branch becomes President to go. Our Nation and our na- acephalous. Today Cheney Chief of Staff tional security interests at home and The Vice President holds himself ac- David Addington refused to renounce that abroad cannot afford to have this Vice countable to no one. He ordered the Se- reasoning, instead laughably trying to di- President one heartbeat away from the cret Service to destroy visitors logs, minish the importance of the legal question Presidency. As it stands now, the Vice and we have learned in the Washington at issue. President’s damage to U.S. interests, Post recently, that the Vice President The nation’s first vice president, John security, system of government and circumvented every check and balance Adams, bemoaned: ‘‘My country has in its our position at home and abroad will inside the White House to force wisdom contrived for me the most insignifi- through his own agenda, to spy on cant office that ever the invention of man take years to overcome. contrived or his imagination conceived; and As my constituents in the State of Americans through illegal wire traps, as I can do neither good nor evil, I must be Washington’s Seventh Congressional creating the gulag at Guantanamo, and borne away by others and meet common District know, I have struggled might- subverting civil liberties and free fate.’’ Vice President John Nance Garner, ily with this matter for a long time. In speech at every turn. serving under President Franklin D. Roo- grave matters facing our Nation, I be- Since the President permits the fla- sevelt, lamented: ‘‘The vice presidency isn’t lieve conscience and a deep respect for grant disregard of the Constitution, it worth a pitcher of warm * * *.’’ In modern our system of government should guide is up to the Congress to act and defend times, vice presidents have generally been our actions and words. the American people. With each new confined to attending state funerals or to distributing blankets after earthquakes. I didn’t hesitate to speak the truth to revelation, America has seen only Then President George W. Bush outsourced power before the invasion of Iraq, de- glints of what has been done totally in the lion’s share of his presidency to Vice spite the bitter partisan acts that I secret. President Cheney, and Mr. Cheney has made knew would follow. I have no doubt For all we don’t know, this much we the most of it. Since 9/11, he has proclaimed that I will be targeted for a new round do know: The Vice President holds that all checks and balances and individual of shelling after these remarks. himself above the law, and it is time liberties are subservient to the president’s The intent of this administration and for the Congress to enforce the law. I commander in chief powers in confronting this Vice President has been to silence believe the evidence is overwhelming international terrorism. Let’s review the record of his abuses and excesses: all dissent, and it always happens the and the articles of impeachment The vice president asserted presidential same way; relentless attacks until peo- against the Vice President should be power to create military commissions, which ple ask themselves, do I want to sub- drawn up. combine the functions of judge, jury, and ject myself to that kind of hell if I The Vice President likes to say the prosecutor in the trial of war crimes. The speak out? Fear is what kept this ad- military option is on the table. To- Supreme Court rebuked Cheney in Hamdan ministration in office in 2004, and fear night it is time to say the impeach- v. Rumsfeld. Mr. Cheney claimed authority is the only public discourse this admin- ment option is on the table. to detain American citizens as enemy com- istration understands and practices. I am adding my name to H.R. 333, batants indefinitely at Guantanamo Bay on calling for the impeachment. For the the president’s say-so alone, a frightening Why debate, when you can dictate? power indistinguishable from King Louis Why follow the law, when you can act good of the Nation, the Vice President XVI’s execrated lettres de cachet that occa- like you are above the law? should leave office immediately. Call it sioned the storming of the Bastille. The Su- For months, I believed that impeach- a medical condition, call it a political preme Court repudiated Cheney in Hamdi v. ment was a dire course of action. Over condition, call it what it is; the depar- Rumsfeld. these same months, I have seen the ture of a person who forgot that he The vice president initiated kidnappings, haven’t repeatedly drive our Nation works for the American people. secret detentions, and torture in Eastern Eu- into increasingly dire situations in The Vice President must either re- ropean prisons of suspected international terrorists. This lawlessness has been an- Iraq, Iran and within our country as he sign or face impeachment. swered in Germany and Italy with criminal tramples on the Constitution like it Madam Speaker, I submit for the charges against CIA operatives or agents. was a doormat. RECORD an article in Slate magazine The legal precedent set by Cheney would jus- For months I have considered if dated 27 June 2004, entitled ‘‘Impeach tify a decision by Russian President Vladi- America would best be served by bring- CHENEY.’’ mir Putin to kidnap American tourists in

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:02 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JN7.233 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE H7414 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 28, 2007 Paris and to dispatch them to dungeons in laws be faithfully executed. A special presi- tleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) is Belarus if they were suspected of Chechen dential oath is prescribed. Section 3 of the recognized for 5 minutes. sympathies. 25th Amendment provides a method for the (Mr. GOHMERT addressed the House. The vice president has maintained that the president to yield his office to the vice presi- His remarks will appear hereafter in entire world is a battlefield. Accordingly, he dent, when ‘‘he is unable to discharge the contends that military power may be un- powers and duties of his office.’’ There is no the Extensions of Remarks.) leashed to kill or capture any American cit- other constitutional provision for transfer- f izen on American soil if suspected of associa- ring presidential powers to the vice presi- WELCOME BACK SIMMONS tion or affiliation with al-Qaida. Thus, Mr. dent. Cheney could have ordered the military to Yet without making a written transmittal COLLEGE OF KENTUCKY kill Jose Padilla with rockets, artillery, or to Congress, President Bush has ceded vast The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a otherwise when he landed at O’Hare Airport domains of his powers to Vice President Che- previous order of the House, the gen- in Chicago, because of Padilla’s then-sus- ney by mutual understanding that cir- tleman from Kentucky (Mr. YARMUTH) pected ties to international terrorism. cumvents the 25th Amendment. This con- Mr. Cheney has championed a presidential is recognized for 5 minutes. stitutional provision assures that the public Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I power to torture in contravention of federal and Congress know who is exercising the statutes and treaties. powers of the presidency and who should be rise in recognition of one of the most He has advocated and authored signing held responsible for successes or failures. storied institutions in Louisville’s rich statements that declare the president’s in- The Bush-Cheney dispensation blurs polit- history on this day of its rebirth as an tent to disregard provisions of bills he has ical accountability by continually hiding the independent liberal arts institution, as signed into law that he proclaims are uncon- real decision-maker under presidential it was intended. stitutional, for example, a requirement to skirts. The Washington Post has thoroughly Shortly after the end of the Civil obtain a judicial warrant before opening documented the vice president’s dominance mail or a prohibition on employing military War, 12 forward-thinking former slaves in a four-part series running this week. It is gathered in Louisville, united by the force to fight narco-terrorists in Colombia. quite a read. The signing statements are tantamount to In the end, President Bush regularly is un- understanding that education would be absolute line-item vetoes that the Supreme able to explain or defend the policies of his key to prosperity as free people in Court invalidated in the 1998 case Clinton v. own administration, and that is because the America. The institution of higher New York. heavy intellectual labor has been performed learning that opened its door 14 years The vice president engineered the National in the office of the vice president. Cheney is later in 1879 was unique in its commit- Security Agency’s warrantless domestic sur- impeachable for his overweening power and veillance program targeting American citi- ment to African American education. his sneering contempt of the Constitution While many similar institutions were zens on American soil in contravention of and the rule of law. the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of the result of the efforts of white mis- 1978. He concocted the alarming theory that f sionaries working to give recently the president may flout any law that inhib- freed people the advantages of Amer- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER its the collection of foreign intelligence, in- ican society, Simmons, known at that PRO TEMPORE cluding prohibitions on breaking and enter- time as the Kentucky Normal Theo- ing homes, torture, or assassinations. As a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- logical Institute in Louisville, was cre- reflection of his power in this arena, today bers are reminded to refrain from en- ated in a collaboration that bridged the the Senate Judiciary Committee subpoenaed gaging in personalities toward the Vice Cheney’s office, as well as the White House, racial divide. Black Baptists and white for documents that relate to the warrantless President. Baptists, recently freed and those born eavesdropping. f of privilege, worked hand in hand in The vice president has orchestrated the in- pursuit of equality in education. vocation of executive privilege to conceal b 1930 Early leaders at the school came from Congress secret spying programs to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a with impressive Ivy League pedigrees, gather foreign intelligence, and their legal but as the strength of the institution justifications. He has summoned the privi- previous order of the House, the gen- lege to refuse to disclose his consulting of tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is increased, they turned more and more business executives in conjunction with his recognized for 5 minutes. to alumni that came from within. By Energy Task Force, and to frustrate the tes- (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed the early part of the 20th century, it timonies of Karl Rove and Harriet Miers re- the House. His remarks will appear was difficult to find a finer education garding the firings of U.S. attorneys. hereafter in the Extensions of Re- than that offered at Simmons College, Cheney scorns freedom of speech and of the marks.) earning it the nickname: ‘‘The Black press. He urges application of the Espionage Harvard of the South.’’ f Act to prosecute journalists who expose na- Within four decades of its inception tional security abuses, for example, secret The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and a half century removed from slav- prisons in Eastern Europe or the NSA’s previous order of the House, the gentle- warrantless surveillance program. He retali- ery, Simmons embodied the dream and woman from California (Ms. WATERS) is ated against Ambassador Joseph Wilson and exceeded the expectations of the dozen his wife, Valerie Plame, through Chief of recognized for 5 minutes. visionaries who foresaw education as Staff Scooter Libby, for questioning the ad- (Ms. WATERS addressed the House. the tools for equality. Louisville’s Sim- ministration’s evidence of weapons of mass Her remarks will appear hereafter in mons College was a liberal arts college destruction as justification for invading the Extensions of Remarks.) of national renown. Iraq. Mr. Cheney is defending himself from a f But like so many others, the eco- pending suit brought by Wilson and Plame on the grounds that he is entitled to the ab- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a nomic hardships of the Great Depres- solute immunity of the president established previous order of the House, the gen- sion devastated the school. The prop- in 1982 by Nixon v. Fitzgerald. (Although this tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- erties succumbed to foreclosure and defense contradicts Cheney’s claim that he is nized for 5 minutes. the institution lost its independence. not part of the executive branch.) (Mr. POE addressed the House. His Despite meeting tremendous adversity, The Constitution does not expressly forbid remarks will appear hereafter in the the determination that led Simmons’ the president from abandoning his chief pow- Extensions of Remarks.) inception and incredible ascent drove ers to the vice president. But President its journey onward. Bush’s tacit delegation to Cheney and Che- f For decades and under several names, ney’s eager acceptance tortures the Con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the school continued to exist. Most re- stitution’s provision for an acting president. previous order of the House, the gen- The presidency and vice presidency are dis- cently, the school specialized in the- tleman from New York (Mr. HINCHEY) crete constitutional offices. The 12th Amend- ology, expertly training pastors at is recognized for 5 minutes. ment provides for their separate elections. Simmons Bible College at 18th Street (Mr. HINCHEY addressed the House. The sole constitutionally enumerated func- and Dumesnil. His remarks will appear hereafter in tion of the vice president is to serve as presi- But, Dr. Kevin W. Cosby, the latest in dent of the Senate without a vote except to the Extensions of Remarks.) a great tradition of Simmons leader- break ties. In contrast, Article II enumerates the pow- f ship dating back to Elijah Marrs, Wil- ers and responsibilities of the president, in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a liam Simmons, and Charles Parish, has cluding the obligation to take care that the previous order of the House, the gen- led the way to a full restoration of

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:08 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.107 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7415 Simmons’ early success as, in his East and the world. He is correct to on the actions of others who do not share our words, ‘‘the mother of black higher note that: ‘‘The current surge strategy agenda. It relies on military power to education in the State of Kentucky.’’ is not an effective means of protecting achieve goals that it cannot achieve. It dis- Through his work as president of the those interests. Its prospects for suc- tances allies that we will need for any re- gional diplomatic effort. Its failure, without school and as pastor at St. Stephen cess are too dependent on the actions a careful transition to a backup policy would Baptist Church, Dr. Cosby has worked of others who do not share our agenda. intensify our loss of credibility. It uses tre- to expand the school to its original It relies on military power to achieve mendous amounts of resources that cannot home at 7th Street and Kentucky, goals that it cannot achieve. It dis- be employed in other ways to secure our ob- where, in conjunction with the current tances allies that we will need for any jectives. And it lacks domestic support that campus, it will once again operate as a regional diplomatic effort. Its failure, is necessary to sustain a policy of this type. fully independent liberal arts univer- without a careful transition to a I would add several other observations: sity. backup policy, would intensify our loss RISING CASUALTIES SIGNAL A STRATEGY THAT IS NOT In this capacity, Simmons will again of credibility. It uses tremendous WORKING offer students from around the country amounts of resources that cannot be When a U.S. soldier was killed recently by a chance to realize their potential and employed in other ways to secure our a roadside bomb in the southwestern section excel, giving hope to those who need it. objectives. And it lacks domestic sup- of Baghdad, the death toll for American serv- I applaud the vision and fortitude that port that is necessary to sustain a pol- ice personnel reached 3,500 over the four Dr. Cosby has shown in restoring this icy of this type.’’ years of this war. indispensable treasure, which is not I would add several other observa- The U.S. death toll has risen over 3555. just a shining light in Kentucky’s his- tions: Rising casualties signal a strat- President Bush himself admitted his ‘‘surge’’ tory, but to the Commonwealth’s egy that is not working. will result in more American casualties—a present and future as well. The U.S. death toll has risen to over phenomenon that has become all too frequent I hope that it is Simmons, not recent 3,555 and there are that many Iraqis as a result of the Administration’s conduct of decisions in Washington that could in- dying every month. President Bush the war. Even now, Northwest Ohio is mourn- dicate a slow retreat from our strides himself has admitted his surge will re- ing the loss of an F–16 pilot from the 180th in civil rights, that portends the course sult in more American casualties, a Fighter Wing out of Toledo. our Nation now treads. It is my great phenomenon we in Ohio know well as We stand foursquare behind our troops. We honor to stand on the House floor in last week we lost another airman, F–16 will support them in every possible way. recognition of the tremendous national pilot Kevin Sonnenburg, who was laid Sooner or later, President Bush has to face significance and benefit of Simmons to rest. the facts: the American people will not sac- College of Kentucky and to say: Wel- Madam Speaker, I would like to rifice their sons and daughters in a failed strat- come back. place in the RECORD other important egy. f information about the situation in SOLDIERS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DISILLUSIONED IRAQ Iraq. Flexibility is not the President’s Our armed forces are being stretched too strong suit, and it is time for President thin, but the White House just won’t listen. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Bush to get in touch with reality be- Senator LUGAR said in his speech: ‘‘The win- previous order of the House, the gentle- fore he does more damage to the posi- dow during which we can continue to employ woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- tion of the United States in the Middle American troops in Iraqi neighborhoods with- ognized for 5 minutes. East and before we lose more of our out damaging our military strength or our abil- Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, ity to respond to other national security prior- President Bush finds himself increas- sons and daughters and the nation of Iraq loses more of its sons and daugh- ities is closing.’’ ingly isolated on the issue of Iraq. Pub- Tour after tour in Iraq are taxing the best lic support continues to evaporate. ters. Madam Speaker, President Bush finds him- troops in the world, our American soldiers, This week in a devastating blow to the leaving them increasingly disillusioned with the President’s policy, Indiana Senator self increasingly isolated on the issue of Iraq. Public support continues to evaporate. This mission. RICHARD LUGAR, ranking member of Soldiers are home no longer than 24 hours the Foreign Relations Committee, a re- week, in a devastating blow to the President’s policy, Senator RICHARD LUGAR, ranking mem- before they receive a phone call telling them spected voice and, I might say, a very to change their plans because they are going experienced voice on foreign policy for ber of the Foreign Relations Committee and a respected voice on foreign policy for the past back to Iraq. the past 30 years, publicly broke with Our troops have stepped up to the plate, 30 years, publicly broke with the Bush Admin- the Bush administration on Iraq. they have served with honor, and now it is istration on Iraq. In remarks on the Senate floor which time for their Iraqi counterparts to step up. are prominently featured on the home In remarks on the Senate floor, which are prominently featured on the home page of his Our unit has already sent two soldiers in a page of his Web site, Senator LUGAR box. My soldiers don’t see the same level of said: ‘‘Our course in Iraq has lost con- Web site, Senator LUGAR said: commitment from the Iraqi Army units tact with our vital national security . . . (O)ur course in Iraq has lost contact they’re partnered with.—Captain Douglas interests in the Middle East and be- with our vital national security interests in Rogers of Delta Company. yond. Our continuing absorption with the Middle East and beyond. Our continuing absorption with military activities in Iraq is Meanwhile, the line between ally and foe is military activities in Iraq is limiting limiting our diplomatic assertiveness there continuing to be blurred as soldiers watch our diplomatic assertiveness there and and elsewhere in the world. The prospects shadowy militia commanders installed as Iraqi elsewhere in the world. The prospects that the current ‘‘surge’’ strategy will suc- Army officers, which places all our forces in a that the current ‘‘surge’’ strategy will ceed in the way originally envisioned by the vulnerable position, heavily susceptible to in- succeed in the way originally envi- President are very limited within the short ternal as well as external terrorist attacks. period framed by our own domestic political sioned by the President are very lim- THE WAR IS CAUSING NEUROPSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS debate. And the strident, polarized nature of ited within the short period framed by AMONG OUR TROOPS that debate increases the risk that our in- our own domestic political debate. And The war in Iraq is taking a hidden toll on the the strident, polarized nature of that volvement in Iraq will end in a poorly planned withdrawal that undercuts our vital American forces: debate increases the risk that our in- interests in the Middle East. Unless we re- 38 percent of soldiers, 31 percent of our volvement in Iraq will end in a poorly calibrate our strategy in Iraq to fit our do- Marines, 49 percent of our Army National planned withdrawal that undercuts our mestic political conditions and the broader Guard and 43 percent of our Marine reservists vital interests in the Middle East. Un- needs of U.S. national security, we risk for- have reported symptoms of neuropsychiatric less we recalibrate our strategy in Iraq eign policy failures that could greatly dimin- illnesses—PTSD, anxiety, depression. to fit our domestic political conditions ish our influence in the region and the world. Mental health care stigma remains perva- and the broader needs of U.S. national Senator LUGAR frames the debate in terms sive and is a significant barrier to care. security, we risk foreign policy failures of U.S. interests in the Middle East and the Mental health professionals are not suffi- that could greatly diminish our influ- world. He is correct to note that: ciently accessible to service members and ence across that region and the world.’’ . . . (T)he current surge strategy is not an their families. Senator LUGAR framed the debate in effective means of protecting these interests. There are significant gaps in the continuum terms of U.S. interests in the Middle Its prospects for success are too dependent of care for psychological health.

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Under a state, as Iran, recognizing that we will stressed by repeated deployments and other previous order of the House, the gen- no longer be in that state, but we will frustrations, and psychologists and psychiatric tleman from Maryland (Mr. SARBANES) remain in the region at our bases that nurses are leaving the military in growing is recognized for 5 minutes. we do have in Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, numbers: (Mr. SARBANES addressed the the United Arab Emirates; and our car- Air Force lost 20 percent of mental health House. His remarks will appear here- rier battle group and our amphibious workers from 2003–2007. after in the Extensions of Remarks.) ready group in that region because we Navy lost 15 percent of mental health work- f have interests there. ers from 2003–2006. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a But by that date we change the be- Army lost 8 percent of mental health work- previous order of the House, the gen- havior of Iran who does not want to ers from 2003–2005. tleman from Minnesota (Mr. ELLISON) deal by itself with the 2 million Iraqis This report points to significant shortfalls is recognized for 5 minutes. who have been dislocated from their in achieving goals and taking care of our (Mr. ELLISON addressed the House. homes and have yet to overflow their service members and their families.—Dr. S. His remarks will appear hereafter in borders, as 2 million others have. Ward Casscells, assistant secretary of de- And Syria, that is Sunni, does not fense for health affairs the Extensions of Remarks.) The current complement of mental health f want as it fuels, after we leave there, a professionals is woefully inadequate.—MHTF civil war, would be fueling the Sunnis Report. DIPLOMATIC STRATEGY FOR IRAQ against the Shia that the Iranians CONCLUSION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a might be supporting. Neither nation Madam Speaker, flexibility is not President previous order of the House, the gen- wants a proxy war. Bush’s strong suit. tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. If we work diplomatically with a date As his policy in Iraq continued to unravel, he SESTAK) is recognized for 5 minutes. certain, because they don’t want us to dug his heels in and refused to listen to the Mr. SESTAK. Madam Speaker, I rise remain in that nation, we have the generals, to the Congress or to the American to speak for a few minutes about Iraq. ability to bring to the table the inter- people. Every Member of the House brings ested parties who can work on the ex- As the situation in Iraq continued to deterio- their experience with them. Mine hap- treme elements in that nation, Iran rate, the President kept insisting that things pens to be 31 years in the military, in- and Syria; and we deal with the center, were getting better and the violence was be- cluding leading men and women in war. the government of Baghdad, with a ginning to subside. I have operated with the Soviet Union, date certain that makes them recog- As civil society devolved into chaos, Presi- the People’s Republic of China, entered nize they must also step up to the plate dent Bush held onto the false hope that the the DMZ in North Korea, dealt with and assume responsibility for the coun- Iraqi people were somehow prepared to take the Iranians at sea in the Persian Gulf. try which they have done and presently the necessary steps toward creating a democ- When I saw us about to go into Iraq, have to do as we keep a lid politically racy. I was concerned. I felt it was a tragic and militarily on a simmering pot. Madam Speaker, President Bush cannot misadventure, not because of Iraq sole- There is a strategy which I believe sustain this charade any longer. ly by itself, but because of what it we need to pursue, Republican and The ‘‘wise men’’ of the Republican Party, in- would do to our strategic security Democrat together, that sets a date of cluding Senator LUGAR, are calling into ques- around this globe. approximately a year, which gives us tion the fundamental precepts of the Bush pol- I flew with my battle group over Iraq time to safely redeploy. Because, re- icy and calling for a major overhaul. just prior to the war, after having left member, it took us 6 months to rede- The president’s Iraq policy stands discred- the war in Afghanistan. I have always ploy out of Somalia with only about ited in the eyes of the world. At this point, only been taken in the military by the 8,000 troops, when we have 160,000 in President Bush, Vice President CHENEY and power of our diplomacy, the power of Iraq with over 100,000 U.S. contractors. Prime Minister Tony Blair seem to believe that our diplomats, because they are the We need time to safely redeploy with a the original mission has any chance of suc- ones who often have prevented us from strategy that works to bring Iran and cess. having to use our military. I honestly Syria to the table because they have It is time, Madam Speaker, for President believe there is a way to redeploy from interests in accommodating stability Bush to get in touch with reality before he Iraq that does not mean just getting as we remain in that region because of does anymore damage to the position of the out nor just bringing the troops home. our interests, providing air cover if United States in the Middle East and before Those are the wrong words. necessary from above, from bases out- we lose in the Middle East even more of our Iraq is a set piece in a strategic envi- side or Special Forces from outside, as sons and daughters in this disastrous war. ronment around this world that the we begin to address our other security United States has interest in. And f interests around the world and here at there is a way to end this tragic mis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a home. adventure, to redeploy out of Iraq so previous order of the House, the gen- we might place our men and women f tleman from Washington (Mr. where they need to be in Afghanistan, b 1945 REICHERT) is recognized for 5 minutes. the western Pacific, and here at home (Mr. REICHERT addressed the House. to improve the readiness of our Army STAND DOWN 2007 His remarks will appear hereafter in that has not one, not one active Guard The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the Extensions of Remarks.) or Reserve unit that is in a state of previous order of the House, the gen- f readiness to deploy anywhere to any tleman from Missouri (Mr. CLEAVER) is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a other contingency in this world. recognized for 5 minutes. previous order of the House, the gen- And that strategy is really brought Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, we tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is about by changing the behavior, in par- are all concerned about the troops. I recognized for 5 minutes. ticular, of Iran, who I have operated am extremely concerned about the (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. with at sea, and Iraq and Syria, and the troops when they return home. His remarks will appear hereafter in other nations in that region. We will On this past Saturday, June 23, I vis- the Extensions of Remarks.) not do that by doubling down once ited the 14th annual Kansas City Stand f again on a bad bet with a surge of mili- Down. This is a 2-day event, and it The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tary forces. I know. I have watched it opened up in Kansas City on Truman previous order of the House, the gentle- happen before. Road, the road that Harry Truman’s

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:08 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.110 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7417 house sits on. It was open to homeless in just a few minutes. I have been Tribune. The headline on the article, veterans. It provided a variety of serv- blessed to be a part of an organization ‘‘Democrats Promised Way More Than ices. This event is an opportunity for and a group that has come here on the They’ve Delivered So Far.’’ June 21, Americans to help Americans, Ameri- House floor in the last 18 months or so 2007. And this is the quote from that cans giving respect and dignity to their called the Truth Squad, led very ably article: ‘‘Six months after taking over veterans who are down on their luck by our colleague, Dr. PRICE from Geor- Congress, Democrats find they have ac- and in many cases homeless. gia. I think that we will add to our complished little of their agenda. Per- It is believed there are approxi- Truth Squad on a regular basis the haps not coincidentally, Congress’s job mately 1,800 homeless veterans in Kan- group that will be talking about the approval rating has reached a dramatic sas City, Missouri’s largest city. This House Democrats’ Top 100 Broken low. If they can’t reverse the trend, year 800 homeless veterans attended Promises. some Democrats are starting to worry the Stand Down and received assist- Last fall, the Democrats won a ma- their majority could be short-lived.’’ ance from 500 volunteers. It was a won- jority in this Congress, in the House Well, for the benefit of the American derful opportunity to meet and visit and in the Senate, by making many people who counted on the promises with veterans who proudly served the promises to the American people. They that the Democrats made and who United States of America, and I want have not kept these promises. At the promised a new bipartisan approach to to also say at this time it was a proud beginning of the 110th Congress, the governing, and with our assistance we opportunity for me to thank the volun- new majority came to power full of could have accomplished a great deal teers who forfeited their time to make promises for a bipartisan working rela- in this 6 months, but because they have a difference. tionship and a landmark pledge to cre- refused to uphold their promises, they One of the most popular contributors ate ‘‘the most honest, most open and have not been able to fulfill much, if was Big Bubba’s Barbecue, who fed a most ethical Congress in history.’’ Un- anything. delicious barbecue lunch to over 700 fortunately, the first 6 months of I would now like to recognize one of people on Saturday. Grants were pro- Democratic control have been marked my colleagues who’s here with us to- by a long string of broken promises. vided by Best Buy, At Home America, night who’s going to expand upon some Contrary to the pledges they made to and the U.S. Department of Labor. of these promises and talk a little bit the American people, the leaders of the These grants, combined with donations about how they have affected the current majority have delivered a more and countless volunteer hours, ensured American people and perhaps particu- closed, intellectually dishonest, and that the Stand Down would be able to larly those in her district, the ethically ambivalent House of Rep- provide the necessary assistance to our gentlelady from Florida, Ms. GINNY resentatives. By decree instead of open homeless veterans. BROWN-WAITE. debate, Democrats have attempted to When a homeless veteran arrives, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- weaken our national defense and legis- they know that they will be greeted ida. I thank the gentlelady from North late retreat from the global war on ter- with respect and provided with shelter, Carolina. ror, impose the largest tax increase in shoes, showers, haircuts, blankets, I think Americans are disappointed. I American history, propose the most in- clothing and hygiene products. Each think with the change in leadership in discriminate wasteful spending this veteran is given medical health the House of Representatives as well as Congress has seen in decades, craft in the Senate, the people thought screenings, eye care, dental care and if multi-billion dollar slush funds for se- the veteran does not have identifica- things were going to be improved. Kind cret earmarks, make gas prices worse of like when you buy a new container tion, they are provided with a picture by raising taxes and increasing regula- of detergent, it might say New and Im- ID, assistance with legal problems, VA tion, and cut Medicare at a time when proved. Well, I have to say, it’s not im- benefit counseling, general benefits our seniors are enjoying large savings counseling, including Social Security, proved and it certainly isn’t new. in their prescription drug medicines. We were promised transparency. As food stamps, local health and human This is the wrong direction for the services, substance abuse counseling, you know, the gentlelady from North American people. Carolina, if you recall, we had some mental health counseling, employment I am quoting from a new report that language about making all earmarks services which include job referrals, the offices of the Republican leaders transparent when we were in charge, employment counseling, as well as have put together and will continue to housing services. do that throughout my comments to- when the Republicans were in charge. I wish the entire Nation could have night. Well, a week and a half ago on this seen Kansas City turn out to pay re- At the 6-month mark of the new ma- very floor, we found out that that spect to their veterans and to provide jority, the report takes a look at the promise of transparency was broken them with care. I truly appreciate and House Democrats’ top 100 promises and and the promise of transparency in ear- congratulate the Vet Center, how those broken promises have led to marks just didn’t happen. As a matter AmeriCorps Vista volunteers and the little if any accomplishments of note of fact, we were going to be asked to Stand Down steering committee for a and a record of failure that has under- vote on a bill that we had no idea what job well done. If this is done all over mined the confidence of the American the earmarks were going to be in. We America the way it was done in the people in this Congress. As I said ear- would be told that when it came back Fifth District of Missouri, our veterans lier, this report complements efforts from conference. will know that we really do care. that have been made by other House Well, that clearly, as my momma f Republicans, including the Official used to say, was buying a pig in a poke. Truth Squad, and the Truth Squad has You didn’t know what you were getting HOUSE DEMOCRATS’ TOP 100 been holding Democrats accountable and it was a very bad public policy. BROKEN PROMISES for their promises. We’re going to go One of the Democrat promises was that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under over these promises one by one, point they were going to promote smart and the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- them out to the American people and tough security. Let me read a direct uary 18, 2007, the gentlewoman from show them what has not happened even quote: ‘‘Democrats are committed to North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) is recog- though the Democrats made these protecting our country with real secu- nized for 60 minutes as the designee of promises in order to get elected last rity initiatives that are smart and the minority leader. fall. tough,’’ then Minority Leader NANCY Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I appre- Let me start with Democratic Prom- PELOSI said in a press release on Octo- ciate this and I appreciate the minor- ise No. 1: Prepared to Govern and ber 25, 2006, before the November elec- ity leader asking me to lead this hour Ready to Lead: ‘‘Democrats are pre- tions. tonight. pared to govern and ready to lead.’’ Well, what we find is that the Demo- I am going to have next to me here a Speaker-Elect NANCY PELOSI, D-CA, in crats brought legislation to the House little poster that I’m going to keep up a press release, November 8, 2006. floor supporting the transfer of respon- during my talk. I am joined by a couple Now, let me tell you what the report sibility for a critical national security of my colleagues that I will recognize is on that promise from the Chicago program to, of all entities, the United

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That happened to be a crats and Independents of the broken In many ways, the new Democratic vote on January 4 of 2007. promises that have only happened the majority has simply picked up where In the Fifth Congressional District in first 6 months of the Democrat control the old Democratic majority left off, a Florida, which I represent, and I know, of this House. long list of broken promises, little in Ms. FOXX, in your district, too, pro- I thank the gentlelady for bringing the way of accomplishments, and dan- tecting of our borders is so important. this very important issue up. gerously disconnected from the Amer- Let me read a quote from then Minor- Ms. FOXX. I thank my colleague ican people. ity Whip STENY HOYER. The quote was from Florida, who also represents a I came to Congress because I wanted made November 25, 2006: ‘‘I believe fifth district, as I represent the Fifth to make changes in a positive way and there is virtually unanimous agree- District in North Carolina. We share represent the people of my district and ment in the Congress that we must se- our names together and the districts the country in a very, very positive cure our borders and know who is en- that we represent, and our respective way. I think most Members came here tering our country.’’ for that. It troubles me to see an ap- Contrast that with May of 2006, and States together. I am going to speak a little bit more proval rating of only 14 percent. That then what we have is a total change on from this report, and then I am going is not good for this institution; it is June 15, 2007, when, just 6 months after to recognize one of my colleagues from not good for this country. the Democrats took power in the Texas. I think it’s important to sort of I want us to be able to revive the at- House, 214 Democrats voted against a titude of the American people toward Republican proposal to provide funds set the stage again for these com- ments. I am very grateful to my two the Congress. That is why we are hold- necessary for the construction of at ing up these promises that the Demo- least two layers of reinforced fencing, colleagues for being with me tonight. Democratic Promise No. 2, now, as crats have made and not fulfilled that the installation of additional and phys- my colleague from Florida said, there let people know the difference between ical barriers, road lighting, cameras are a lot more than 100 of these prom- the Democrats and the Republicans in and sensors, so that we could make our ises. We have taken the Top 100. Be- this body. borders secure. This certainly is not tween now and the next 6 months, we I would now like to recognize my the secure U.S. border promise that good colleague from the State of Texas was made before the election. know there are going to be a lot more (Mr. CARTER), who is going to share The Fifth Congressional District has than that, but we only have time to some more insights into these broken a large number of retirees in it and deal with the first 100. people who are relying on Social Secu- But this was Democratic Promise No. promises. Mr. CARTER. I thank my friend and rity. They truly care about the future 2 that I want to highlight, ‘‘We will colleague from North Carolina. of our country and the absolute need to make this the most honest, ethical and This is an interesting document that be very careful about protecting future open Congress in history,’’ Speaker- we have got here. I have got a copy, generations. elect NANCY PELOSI, press conference, Let me read a quote that was made November 8, 2006. certainly a smaller version than is on and that is that they were going to re- Broken promises, this is a quote from the board there. These Top 100 broken form entitlement spending to protect the Cleveland Plain Dealer editorial, promises, I thought it would just be in- future generations. But here’s where June 10, 2007, entitled, ‘‘A Wake-Up teresting to just thumb through here the broken promise came in. The Dem- Call for Congress. When Democrats re- and turn to a page and see if we can ocrat budget actually puts off tough captured the House last November find one that we might find inter- and divisive decisions. Democrats did after 12 years of the minority, they esting. not include proposals to control the promised voters ‘the most honest, the I am just going to randomly look growth of entitlement programs that most open and most ethical Congress.’ here. Let’s see, energy policy, Energy are projected to swamp the rest of the Five months after Nancy Pelosi and Independence Day. budget. Again, another broken prom- her leadership took control, that prom- Promise: ‘‘We will make this 4th of ise. ise remains unfulfilled.’’ July Energy Independence Day.’’ While you have a list there of 100 bro- With so little in the way of accom- That’s coming up next week, I believe. ken promises, whether it’s the trans- plishments, is it any wonder that a new That’s from Speaker-elect NANCY parency issue or whether it is reform- poll released by Gallup last week PELOSI back on May 9, 2007, at a press ing entitlement spending, or let me end showed that just 14 percent of Ameri- conference. ‘‘The House energy bill has with one that is so important to my cans have confidence in this Congress, evolved into a heated internecine bat- district and that is Social Security and an all-time low. The previous low point tle’’ that threatens to spoil Democrats’ the Social Security trust fund. I would for Congress was 18 percent at several hope of passing an overall energy pol- like to read a quote, and this was in points in the time period from 1991 to icy by July 4. ‘‘Pelosi versus Dingell March 2007 by a member of the Demo- 1994, the last time Democrats were in Heats Up.’’ ‘‘Energy Tension Rises At crat Party from New Jersey. He said, power. Meeting,’’ Roll Call, one of our news- ‘‘We will not borrow the money from Indeed, one of the only meaningful papers here on the Hill, June 13, 2007. the Social Security trust fund and accomplishments of this Congress to ‘‘House Members will depart for the 4th from other creditors around the date has been legislation enacted to of July district work period without world.’’ fully fund American troops fighting the passing independence energy legisla- However, when there was a Repub- war on terror, a bill that was carried tion of any kind.’’ That’s a quick look lican proposal to prohibit increases in on the strength of a unified Republican through here. the authorization spending levels if the Party. Nearly half of the 39 bills signed Let’s look over here at something Social Security surplus has been spent into law either named Federal property else. ‘‘Eliminate Reliance on Foreign the previous year, that same Member or billed a road. Oil,’’ promise: ‘‘To free America from from New Jersey voted to virtually In sharp contrast, Republicans have dependence on foreign oil, we will break his promise. That’s what Ameri- spoken with one voice and kept our achieve energy independence for Amer- cans are concerned about. That’s ex- promise made to the American people 6 ica by 2020 by eliminating reliance on actly why the rating of Congress is months ago to return to our core prin- oil from the Middle East and other un- down to 14. I think it’s a combination ciples and focus on a smaller, less cost- stable regions of the world.’’ of thus far the very, very serious bro- ly, accountable government. Moreover, ‘‘NANCY PELOSI, A New Direction for ken promises and what the Senate was a unified Republican Conference has America,’’ her speech, page 6. ‘‘During about to do on immigration. proven formidable, effective and suc- the first 6 months of the Democrat-

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You just ican energy producers, which will lead about his slow-bleed scheme to under- turn to a page and see what we have to less domestic supply, higher prices mine our generals and our troops on got here. I welcome anybody to come for consumers, and an increase in the ground on the American Morning, turn the page for me. I am not making America’s dependence on foreign CNN, April, 2007. Mr. Roberts asked these things up here. sources.’’ That’s also from Roll Call. ‘‘You heard what President Bush said, ‘‘Reform Entitlement Spending to Let’s turn over here a couple of more that Congress shouldn’t be microman- Protect Future Generations. This sum- pages and look at what we can find. aging the war. What do you say?’’ JOHN mer, Office of Management and Budget Probably one of the things that MURTHA, ‘‘That’s our job, John.’’ Director Rob Portman said the admin- Americans worry about most is their On the upcoming Department of De- istration would return to entitlements security for their families and their fense spending bill, it’s clear that and taxes in earnest following the elec- that children. You know, we don’t ever House Democrats and Representative tions. Senior Democrats on the House want the United States of America to MURTHA do intend to attach to the lat- and Senate Budget Committees, Sen- have to suffer the kind of terrorist ac- est version of his slow-bleed scheme to ator Kent Conrad of North Dakota, and tivity that our friends in Israel suffer undermine our troops. House Democrat Representative John Spratt of South where, when you send your kids to the leaders are considering votes next Carolina, responded by saying Con- park to play ball or just swing or just month on another legislative package gress, not the administration, must visit with their friends, there is some aimed at changing course in Iraq and drive these efforts.’’ That’s from The idiot that wants to blow you up and might announce those plans this Hill newspaper. kill you. We don’t want that in this week,’’ said aides Monday. ‘‘The Iraq b 2015 country. Homeland Security is impor- language would be an attached to the tant. Defense Appropriations bill.’’ This was But the broken promises, but the The Democrats, when they ran the June 26, 2007, ‘‘Democrats Weighing At- Democrat budget plan puts off tough last election, they made promises that tempt to Change Course of Iraq War,’’ and divisive decisions. Democrats did they would implement all of the 9/11 another broken promise. not include proposals to control growth Commission report. That was kind of Let’s thumb over here just a little bit and entitlement programs that are pro- their campaign. more and see what we can do. Some- jected to swamp the rest of the budget ‘‘On the first day we control Con- thing that—I just heard a lecture this in coming decades as the baby boom gress, we will begin by passing all of morning by an expert from over at generation retires. the 9/11 Commission recommenda- Georgetown University on inter- That comes from Congressional Quar- tions,’’ that’s what the then minority national terrorism, where he told us in terly March 29, 2007. Democrat budget leader NANCY PELOSI promised in the an hour-long lecture that the resources does nothing to curtail runaway enti- last election cycle campaign. that we have on the ground, and the in- tlement spending, Tallahassee Demo- Another part of that promise, ‘‘House telligence community and the special crat editorial April 16, 2007. Minority Leader NANCY PELOSI says operations forces that operate are crit- So we’ve just got promise after prom- she plans to pass all of the 9/11 Com- ical in being able to bring down al ise after promise. And as my colleague mission recommendations within 100 Qaeda, which is a world-wide network, from North Carolina pointed out to us legislative hours of a Democrat take- and, quite frankly, very, very much tonight, we’ve got an approval rating over of the House of Representatives.’’ still alive in countries like England of this Congress at 14 percent, the low- That comes from Congressional Quar- and Western Europe, and their number est in the history of the United States terly. one target is still to attack the United Congress, by my understanding. The But, now, I am afraid that promise States of America. last time we were close to this low was got broken. Let’s see what they actu- He stressed that we have got to have back when the Democrats were last in ally did here. ‘‘But the 9/11 package intelligence at every level assisting us power back just before 1994. will not include a reorganization of in finding these people. I think this This is a sacred body here. And it’s congressional oversight of Homeland was recognized when we started this important to win elections, and people Security Department or an attempt to session of Congress. use a lot of tools to win elections. declassify the intelligence budget, de- Here is a promise, ‘‘We all, Demo- But back where I come from, and spite the fact that those two were key crats and Republicans alike, take very where a lot of the folks around here recommendations. Although the Demo- seriously our responsibility to protect come from, when you tell somebody crats pledged during the election to the American people. We know the im- you’re going to do something, you implement all of the Commission’s portant role that intelligence plays in ought to do it. unfulfilled recommendations, aides that.’’ I once had a man tell me, if you ever now concede that doing so will be hard- Another bill, another promise, ‘‘This serve in a legislative body, the greatest er than they thought,’’ Congressional bill contains robust funding for critical tool you take to that body is your Daily, December 15, 2006. intelligence programs.’’ The first quote word. And if you give somebody your ‘‘Pass clean spending bills without was from NANCY PELOSI. This is from word, you ought to keep it. And if you Iraq policy changes. House Defense Ap- SILVESTRE REYES, chairman of the In- don’t keep it, you ought to go home. propriations Subcommittee Ranking telligence Committee. And that’s a man named Bob Johnson, Member John Murtha, Democrat from But here is the broken promise. who there now is an office building in Pennsylvania, told reporters last week ‘‘Democrats pledge to provide full the Capitol complex in Austin, Texas that he would not use the spending funding for critical intelligence pro- named after this great Texan. That is bills to enact policy on Iraq, a war he grams. But just months after taking great advice. And that’s why these bro- strongly opposes.’’ That’s from Con- power, they took precious resources ken promises, I think, should weigh gressional Daily. away from critical intelligence pro- upon all of us because, quite frankly, a Then we have ‘‘A Broken Promise.’’ grams and used the money to fund re- man or a woman’s word ought to be An editorial in the Arkansas Democrat search on global warming instead. Led their bond. And if you say you’re going Gazette accused Democrats of using by U.S. Representative SILVESTRE to do something, you ought to do it, the supplemental spending bill to au- REYES of Texas, a coalition of D.C. and if you can’t do it, you ought to at thor resolutions that would severely Democrats say national security will least try. And if you’re not going to restrict supplies and reinforcements for be better served if the CIA cash is used try, then you’ve broken your promise. American troops in harm’s way and for global warming research, because And that’s really not what this House would tie the President’s hands by im- apparently there just aren’t enough ought to be all about.

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We have a duty to grandchildren, they take promises As for the deadline itself, a House raise the level of honor that it now very, very seriously. And I think the Democratic aide close to the process seems to be the American people seem American people take promises very, said the package will not arrive on the to be perceived is lost in this House of very seriously. House floor before the July 4th recess.’’ Representatives. I hope we can all take And I know that Republicans did not Well, that aide was certainly correct. my friend Bob Johnson, who’s now always live up to their reputation of We just adjourned today for the 4th of passed away, his advice. Let’s make being fiscal conservatives in the last 4 July recess, and we certainly did not our word our bond. years, I would say, that they were in have an energy bill to vote on. And 6 I’ll yield back to my colleague from control of this House. But I don’t think months after the Democrats took North Carolina. anybody can accuse us of having bro- power in Congress, no comprehensive Ms. FOXX. I thank the gentleman ken promises the way the Democrats energy reform has ever been passed by from Texas for coming over and help- have broken promises. the House, much less sent to the Sen- ing shed some light on this subject. As I, like most of my colleagues, want ate. he has pointed out, and our colleague to work with the Democrats on getting Democratic Promise No. 18: Make from Florida pointed out, a lot of things accomplished for the American global warming a top priority. Prom- things have been said, not just in the people. But we find that difficult to do ise: Again from Speaker NANCY PELOSI. heat of a campaign, but in very delib- when we know that we can’t count on ‘‘The most urgent environmental issue erate opportunities, either on the floor their word. facing us today is global warming.’’ of the House or in plans that were I want to bring up a few more of And this comes from a piece attributed drawn up, in press releases. These were these promises that have been made to the Speaker, a New Direction for not slips of the tongue that were made. and broken that I think are going to be America, page 9. And let me point out to anyone who very, very good for the American peo- Broken promise: June 1, 2007, Con- might have just joined us that, in addi- ple to be reminded of. I’m going to go gress Daily PM. ‘‘Pelosi says global tion to having the Official Truth Squad in this report that’s highlighted here warming bill might wait until next which has been operating for about 18 to Democratic Promise No. 16, lower year. Doesn’t sound like it’s a very ur- months here in the House to correct gasoline prices. I know this is a big gent issue if they’re going to put it off misstatements that are made by the concern in my district. It’s a big con- for a year.’’ people on the other side of the aisle so cern to me. Promise: ‘‘Democrats have And the promises and the broken often, a group of us are going to be a plan to lower gas prices. Join Demo- promises related to energy continue to highlighting this new report which has crats who are working to lower gas go on and on and on. just come out today, House Democrats prices now.’’ That was said by then mi- Mr. CARTER. Will the gentlelady Top 100 Broken Promises, put together nority leader NANCY PELOSI, Democrat, yield? by the Republican leaders offices here California in a press release, April 19, in the House of Representatives. We 2006. Ms. FOXX. I will be happy to yield to think it’s important to highlight what Broken promise: And I’m going to my colleague from Texas. was promised to the American people quote from USA Today, May 22, 2007. Mr. CARTER. And I thank the last year, this year and what have been ‘‘The average price of gasoline hit gentlelady for yielding to me. the results of those. $3.218 a gallon, up a stunning 11.5 cents As you were reading those inter- In fact, while my colleague from the past week, and just half a penny esting broken promises, I was thumb- Texas was speaking, I was just think- shy of the inflation adjusted record the ing through here and saw my name in ing about the fact that most of our col- government reported. The average is one of them so I thought I might read leagues have left the Chamber tonight, almost certain this week to pass the about it. Broken promise No. 43: Pro- they’re on their way home for the 4th inflation adjusted high of 3.223 recorded tect U.S. Borders. Promise: ‘‘I believe of July recess. And I can remember, it in May 1981 by the Energy Information there is virtually unanimous agree- has been just a short time ago, that the Administration.’’ And that comes from ment in Congress that we must secure Democrats promised that they would an article entitled Average Gasoline our borders and know who is entering get all the appropriations bills passed Price Nears 1981 Average. And as I said, our country.’’ Then-House Minority by the 4th of July recess. I’m not sure it’s from USA Today, May 22, 2007. Whip STENY HOYER, press release May that that broken promise is even in Democrats have been in power for 6 25, 2006. here. But as of today, we passed 6 out months and gas prices have gone up, Promise: ‘‘Democrats are for the rule of 12. So half of the appropriations bills not down. of law. We want to get the border secu- got passed. Democratic Promise No. 17: Make en- rity right. We would do what’s nec- Now, I’ve even had some of them ac- ergy reform a top priority. Promise: essary to protect our borders.’’ Then cuse us of being the problem in not ‘‘Democrats promise to hit the ground House Minority Whip STENY HOYER, being able to get the bills passed or not running on energy issues if they win press release December 15, 2005. being able to go home on Friday after- control of the House or Senate. Re- Broken promise: ‘‘Just 6 months noon. And I looked at one of my col- sponding to voters concerns about $3 a after Democrats took power in the leagues one day who said that, and I gallon gasoline and the soaring cost of House, 114 House Democrats voted said, wait a minute; who’s in charge home heating oil, Democratic leaders against a Republican proposal to pro- here? You all blamed us last year for in both Chambers have ranked energy vide the funds necessary for construc- things we didn’t accomplish. Now as one of their top priorities for the tion of at least two layers of reinforced you’re blaming us for things you don’t next Congress.’’ That’s from an article fencing, the installation of additional accomplish. I find it very interesting entitled Energy Reserving a Front physical barrier, roads, lighting cam- that they’re very good at doing that. Burner, National Journal, September 9, eras and sensors pursuant to section So our goal here is to simply hold 2006. 102 (b)(1) of the Illegal Immigration Re- them accountable. I think the Amer- Broken promise: And this is a quote form and Immigration Responsibility ican people want their government from Energy and Environment Daily, Act of 1986.’’ This comes from the GOP held accountable for what we promise May 18, 2007. ‘‘House Speaker NANCY Motion to Recommit, a rollcall vote, to do. And as I said earlier, I’m very PELOSI, Democrat, California, issued a June 15, 2007. troubled by having come to a House clear directive soon after Democrats Broken promise: ‘‘218 Democrats that I revere so much, this House of took control of Congress this year, voted against an amendment by Rep- Representatives, and find that the promising a comprehensive energy and resentative John Carter, Republican,

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The House and Senate Fox News: ‘House Democrats added tary Funding Bill a Stain on Con- versions of the budget depend on re- more than a dozen new rules the ad- gress.’’ serve funds to pay for additional spend- ministration must meet before it can Broken Promise: ‘‘It’s hard to say ing. There is only one catch: The re- spend more money on the border fence.’ which is worse: Democratic leaders of- serve funds are empty.’’ And the title Special report, Brit Hume, Fox News, fering peanuts for a vote of this mag- of this, ‘‘Democrats Banking on Empty June 18, 2007.’’ And I thank the nitude or Members allowing their votes Reserves.’’ The source, Los Angeles gentlelady for yielding. to be bought for peanuts.’’ This is from Times, March 27, 2007. Again, hardly a Ms. FOXX. Well, thank you for help- a USA Today editorial, March 22, 2007, conservative place to come up. ing to get on the record these broken entitled ‘‘Pork Has No Place in ‘Emer- promises. gency’ War Bill.’’ We talked earlier about earmarks, These are the kinds of things that and I think that it is very important, b 2030 make the American public cynical again, that we talk a little bit more I think over the next several months, about their elected officials. And it is about the issue of earmarks because I we will do our best to make sure that nothing that the Republicans are say- think that was one of the more egre- we bring them out one after another, ing about the Democrats. It is what the gious of the promises that were made and I am sure we are probably going to publications of this country are saying and then broken by the Democrats. have another hundred of them to be about them and showing over and over And had we not called their hand on it able to talk about in the next 6 months and over how they have broken their 2 weeks ago in this very Chamber with without any difficulty. promises. I don’t think that we could our standing up and protesting what I want to talk about fiscal responsi- probably get into a stack up to here of they were doing to keep the earmarks bility and taxes a little bit because I all of the statements that have been a secret so that the American people think this is something else the Amer- made in all of the presses about the could not judge whether the votes we ican people are quite concerned about. broken promises of the Democrats in were taking on the bills were votes Let me talk about Democratic Promise the first 6 months of their majority that we should be taking, but, no, the No. 49, ‘‘Restore Fiscal Responsi- reign, but I do think that it is impor- Democrats had promised transparency, bility.’’ Promise: ‘‘Democrats offer a tant that we point out some of them so but they weren’t about to do it until New Direction which includes fiscal re- people can make the comparison be- we made them do it. sponsibility,’’ Democratic Caucus tween what has been said to them and Democratic Promise No. 68: ‘‘Allow Chairman JAMES CLYBURN, press re- what was promised to them. lease, October 10, 2006. Democratic Promise No. 57. It is enti- Lawmakers to Challenge Individual Promise: ‘‘We will work together to tled ‘‘Institute ‘PAYGO’ to Control Earmarks.’’ Promise: ‘‘I think, first of lead the House of Representatives with Spending.’’ all, with any bill, any provision, a commitment to integrity, to civility, Promise by Speaker NANCY PELOSI on whether it is an earmark or not, there and to fiscal responsibility,’’ Speaker- her Web site: ‘‘Democrats are com- should be transparency. So that is Elect NANCY PELOSI, press release, No- mitted to fiscal responsibility through what we have said, and I hope you vember 16, 2006. pay-as-you-go budgets so that our chil- would agree, that before Members vote Promise: ‘‘It is imperative to the fu- dren and grandchildren are not saddled on a bill, there should be appropriate ture of our Nation that we come to- with mountains of debt.’’ time for people to be able to read it, gether, Democrats and Republicans, Broken promise, and again this is not that it would be a matter of public and restore fiscal responsibility,’’ Ma- coming from a Republican or conserv- record, and if there is an earmark that jority Leader STENY HOYER, Democrat, ative publication. This is coming from can stand the scrutiny, then that Maryland, press release, January 23, the San Diego Union Tribune in an edi- transparency will give the opportunity 2007. torial dated April 16, 2007. The quote: for it to be there,’’ then Minority Lead- Broken promise, and this comes from ‘‘In Washington . . . congressional er NANCY PELOSI in a press conference, the Post and Courier in Charleston, leaders have imposed pay-as-you-go March 16, 2006. South Carolina: ‘‘CLYBURN Defends budget rules that exclude the existing Broken promise: ‘‘Rather than in- Budget Earmarks,’’ February 21, 2007. entitlement programs, such as Medi- cluding specific pet projects, grants, ‘‘Now Democratic Whip JAMES CLY- care and Medicaid, which dominate and contracts in legislation as it is BURN, Democrat, South Carolina, also Federal spending. So ‘PAYGO’ is really being written, Democrats are following said he loves appearing in the Citizens just political cover for new taxes to an order by House Appropriations Com- Against Government Waste Pig Book. support new spending.’’ mittee chairman to keep the bills free ‘I want to be there as often as I pos- Some of the people in the country of such earmarks until it is too late for sibly can for as much money as I pos- have gotten this other than the Repub- critics to effectively challenge them.’’ sibly can,’ he said.’’ lican Members of this Congress, and it The title of the article: ‘‘House Demo- Folks, these are not conservative is very important that these things be crats Sidestep Their Own Rule to publications that are putting these published so that people understand Shield Lawmakers’ Pet Projects From quotes out and calling the Democrats what they are doing. Scrutiny,’’ Associated Press, June 3, to task. These are what we would gen- Let me give you one more here. 2007. erally call liberal newspapers. And Democratic Promise No. 58, ‘‘Adopt there are lots of quotes from the New Honest Budgets.’’ Promise: ‘‘The new As I said earlier, we believe that it is York Times. I just haven’t gotten to Democratic-led House takes America our responsibility to bring to the them yet. in a new direction, a fiscally respon- American people a list of these broken Broken promise relating to the prom- sible budget with the right priorities. promises, the promises made and then ises I just read: ‘‘Democrats resorted to Budget Committee Chairman JOHN the promises broken, because the begging, threatening, and, worst of all, SPRATT is a master of the budget, and House Democrats haven’t kept their bribing Members for their votes with he and his team have done an out- promises to the American people, $21 billion in pork-barrel projects . . . standing job reflecting the right Amer- whether it is the result of inaction or Loading a bill that’s supposed to keep ican priorities and values,’’ Speaker an inability to govern. On issue after our soldiers in bullets, boots, and NANCY PELOSI, press release, March 21, issue, the 110th Congress has failed to beans, pork-barrel bribes for congres- 2007. meet the needs of working families, sional colleagues must be a low point Broken promise: ‘‘American families soldiers battling radical jihadists, sen- in the history of the U.S. Congress. don’t have the option of using gim- ior citizens, and others who are waiting

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And we need to live up to our one of the thousands of groups that While Democrats broke their promise promises so that we can get on with have been to south Mississippi and con- to operate the House floor in an open, the important work that the American tinue to go to south Mississippi to help fair, and bipartisan manner, Repub- people have sent us here to do. people rebuild their lives. licans have found ways to strengthen This is the people’s House, and I am We want to thank them and all the and expose flaws in Democratic bills. extraordinarily proud to be a Member groups, but I also want to recognize a While Democrats broke their promise of this House. And I know I join with letter that they sent to my office. And to lead the most open, honest, and eth- other Republicans in saying that we it’s strange that they should even be ical Congress in history, Republicans want to bring back respect and integ- thanking someone from my office, it is are pushing for commonsense ethics rity to this House so it is not called a my office that should be thanking rules that hold lawmakers to a higher House of hypocrisy. them. But I want to read their letter in standard. While Democrats broke their f gratitude for them, and thank them as promise to deliver transparency in a way of thanking all the people that spending taxpayer dollars, Republicans b 2045 helped. have forced the majority to restore ‘‘We are eternally grateful to you for GOP earmark reforms that bring great- AMERICA, MISSISSIPPI THANKS YOU sharing with us one of Mississippi’s fin- er transparency and accountability to est natural resources, Chris LaGarde.’’ Federal spending. While Democrats The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Chris is an employee in my office. broke their promise to enact legisla- HALL of New York). Under a previous Since we first met Chris a year ago, tion that makes America energy inde- order of the House, the gentleman from we’ve come to know him as a dear pendent, Republicans believe we can Mississippi (Mr. TAYLOR) is recognized friend, a counselor, a leader, a chef, a lower gas prices and reduce our depend- for 5 minutes. mentor and a pack rat. He is a great ence on foreign energy by increasing Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I want to big energizer bunny in a bright orange domestic energy supplies, conserving thank my colleagues for yielding me jumpsuit, not only because he never more, and investing in the technologies the time. stops, but because his presence ener- of tomorrow. While Democrats broke Mr. Speaker, as you know, about 22 gizes all of us. Chris is a man of com- their promise to be fiscally responsible months ago the Mississippi Gulf Coast passion and passion. He is caring, lov- increasing taxes and spending in tan- was hit with the worst hurricane in our ing, generous and the most humble dem, Republicans put forth a plan that Nation’s history. It was followed up by man you could ever meet. He’s an ex- balances the Federal budget without a disaster made by man, which was the cellent chef and host. raising taxes. And while Democrats insurance industry almost uniformly Through all of the trials and tribu- broke their promise to make national denying the claims of people who had lations of finding work for our 60 vol- and homeland security a priority, paid their premiums for decades. So unteers all week and feeding us twice House Republicans have stood united people who thought they were covered this week, he always kept his to provide our troops the resources woke up the next day or the next week composure, his sense of humor and his they need to defeat al Qaeda and rad- to discover that their house was gone, love for all of us. He is a role model not ical jihadists and are determined to se- and that their insurance company that cure our borders and enforce our immi- only for young adults, but for us older said they were in ‘‘good hands’’ or that adults as well. He lends perspective to gration laws. might have been their ‘‘good neighbor’’ While Republicans are working to what is really important in all of our or were ‘‘on their side’’ weren’t going lives, not our iPods, TVs, cell phones, earn back the majority, Democrats are to pay. acting like the entrenched majority cars and homes, but our friends, family It has led to several problems, one of and fellow human beings. they led before, saying one thing to which will be addressed, we hope, in Americans outside of Washington and Chris is the epitome of the face of July with a promise by the Speaker doing something different inside the Christ, of service, of love for his fellow PELOSI, Chairman FRANK, Chairwoman Capitol building. man. Over the next few weeks, every House WATERS for a hearing in the Financial To the folks of St. Elizabeth Seton, Democrat must answer this key ques- Services Committee to amend the Na- know what you’ve said is really about tion: Why haven’t you kept your prom- tional Flood Insurance Program to yourselves and about the other people ises? allow people to buy all-perils insurance who’ve come to south Mississippi to I don’t have a Web site available like through their Nation, something that help us out. And on behalf of the people some of the other groups do. But I can will prevent the fight in the future in of south Mississippi, I want to thank tell you that this publication, ‘‘House other areas of America where 52 per- all of those volunteers for what they Democrats’ Top 100 Broken Promises,’’ cent of Americans live. So if they go have done and what they continue to will be available from any Republican through the same sort of tragedy that do. And on behalf of not only the peo- Member of this Congress, and I am sure the people of Mississippi went through, ple of south Mississippi, but all of our that we can make it available. I am that they will be paid. Because the fellow Americans, I think our fellow sure it is on a Web site, probably on only people who did pay their claims Americans have truly risen to the oc- the Web sites of all of the leadership: last time, uniformly, was our Nation casion. And I, for one, am eternally Republican Leader JOHN BOEHNER, Re- through the National Flood Insurance grateful for their help. publican Whip ROY BLUNT, Conference Program. f Chair ADAM PUTNAM, Policy Chairman One of the ways that the American ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE WHITE THADDEUS MCCOTTER, Conference Vice people responded to that, Mr. Speaker, HOUSE Chair KAY GRANGER, Conference Sec- is that by the thousands, all the way retary JOHN CARTER, Chief Deputy from kindergartners to grandparents, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Whip ERIC CANTOR, Rules Committee volunteers that have come to south the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Ranking Republican DAVID DREIER. My Mississippi, they volunteered their uary 18, 2007, the gentleman from New guess is that it can be found on any of time, they have given of their own per- Hampshire (Mr. HODES) is recognized their Web sites. I am going to make sonal treasure to help the people of for 60 minutes as the designee of the sure that it is on my Web site in the south Mississippi rebuild who should majority leader. next few days. have been paid by the insurance indus- Mr. HODES. Mr. Speaker, I’m here But I think, again, it is important try but won’t. We’ve had so many tonight with my distinguished col- that we hold people to the promises groups. And I wish I could name them league from Florida (Mr. KLEIN) to talk

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Vice President, to be able to respond to So the reality is, what can we do? Mr. HODES. Mr. KLEIN, one of the the clearly expressed will of the Amer- What are the choices? And I have not things I think about is the change in ican people, the facts on the ground in been one who said immediate with- the dialogue that has occurred since Iraq, the advice from esteemed mili- drawal. There are some in this Cham- the Democrats became the majority tary commanders and generals who un- ber that believe in immediate with- party here in the House of Representa- derstand the situation in Iraq. drawal, there are some that say we tives as a result of the elections of No- And, really, it all comes down to ac- should be there for 10, 20, 30, 50 years, vember 2006. countability. Because Mr. KLINE and I as long as it takes. And I know that there are many peo- came to this body as a result of the I think the reality is, there has to be ple in this country who are extremely elections of November 2006. And in a better way. And I think that we’ve frustrated. More than 70 percent of the those elections, the American people heard from many of our military ex- people in this country, the statistics spoke loudly and clearly. In my home perts. When President Bush says, let’s now tell us, are committed to changing State of New Hampshire, they said we listen to the military experts, I agree. course in Iraq, despite the intran- need a new direction in Iraq; our strat- But it’s not just the military experts sigence, the stubbornness, the refusal egy is not working. that are telling you what you want to of the President to face reality, despite The war in Iraq has not made us hear, it’s the military experts that the refusal of the Vice President of this safer. The war in Iraq is not enhancing have been our generals, people that country to meet his own obligations to American security. The war in Iraq is have served in that region, continue to the people of this country. But the dia- not stabilizing the Middle East and ad- serve in that region, and not just as logue has changed. vancing our true national security in- soon replace them if they don’t agree It’s very important, I think, to take terests. The war in Iraq is costing bil- with the present administration. stock of what has happened, where we lions and billions and billions of dol- There are answers, just like anything are now and how we are moving for- lars, sapping our military strength and else. It doesn’t matter if it’s health ward, and also to talk about the ac- readiness, and leaving us, as a Nation, care or energy, there are answers to all countability of the administration and poorer and unable to respond to con- these things. People solve problems all the Republicans, our colleagues on the flicts around the globe and the urgent day long. Americans are very innova- other side of the aisle, who have stood need of domestic priorities at home, tive, energetic people. There are an- foursquare up until now with the failed the needs of working families here in swers to this one as well. They may not policies of this President. America who need the kinds of funds be the answers we’re looking for that The picture that I have put up here is that are being diverted into a war that are the ultimate best answers, but a picture of President Bush with vir- is not working, that need to be used at there are ways that we can best protect tually the entire Republican delegation home to help take care of Americans. our interests in the Middle East, our standing with him when he rejected the Now I’d like to yield to Mr. KLEIN. support of the State of Israel and other Democrats’ attempt to set reasonable Mr. KLEIN of Florida. I thank the friends in that region, and then most guidelines for troop readiness, for gentleman from New Hampshire (Mr. importantly, the people that live in our benchmarks, for Iraqi accountability, HODES). country. And those may be redeploy- and a timeline for the responsible, stra- I appreciate the opportunity to be ment, moving our troops out of harm’s tegic redeployment of American troops here tonight as members of our fresh- way and into areas where maybe the to protect our security. man class. We try to get together borders are secured; or maybe, as we We’ve heard a lot in the past few about once a week to speak to each know now, the major mistake was that days, in the past few months from our other and to speak to the Members on the entire Iraqi leadership of its armed colleagues on the other side of the aisle the floor here about the importance of forces was basically eviscerated, who keep blasting Democrats. They what we were elected to do, along with they’re gone and moved away. And so say, well, we’re not getting anything every other Member, Democrat and Re- the result is you have an Iraqi Army done. But Democrats have stood up publican, in this Chamber. that by and large is leaderless. And time and time again to help push a new Certainly this last election had a lot they’ve been trying to make amends on direction in Iraq. And frankly, and un- to do with the war and the strategy of that and trying to deal with that, but fortunately, it’s been our Republican the war and whether waging the war in they’re still way behind their curve. colleagues on the other side of the aisle the way it was being waged was suc- We can probably provide some support who have not helped move this along, cessful. And of course success, at least in that area. who have not stood up to their Presi- in my view and the people that I have But we do also know at the same dent and said to our President, this is spoken to, is what can we do to en- time, in terms of our national security an American issue. We must all work hance and protect the American peo- interests, if we think about what together for a responsible strategy that ple? All of us, in our homes, our cities, brought us to this point so far and why protects American security. our country, and certainly our friends we have this threat of terrorism, is be- Now, after 6 months in the majority, abroad. cause we were attacked on 9/11, nothing House and Senate Democrats really are At this time, it seems pretty clear, to do with Iraq, but Osama bin Laden changing the debate on the war. We’re and I think it’s been pretty clear to the and al Qaeda. That issue has to do with insisting that the Bush administration American people for a long time who Afghanistan and maybe other areas of and the Iraqi Government be held ac- have been ahead of the President and Pakistan. That’s where our military countable. We need benchmarks to ahead of the Congress in their thinking might, our strength, our troops, our measure progress, or the lack thereof. about this, that the national security ability to build coalitions around the We need to challenge the stay-the- of our country, of course coming first, world, which we’ve lost along the way course strategy, and we will continue is not being enhanced by having our here, that’s where we can have the to challenge this President’s stay-the- fighting men and women, our brave most impact. course strategy. men and women fighting a war that by So Mr. HODES, I would just like to And what is not too surprising to me and large is the participation of a civil open with those thoughts. I know we’re now, as we sit here today ready for the war, a civil war among groups of people going to have a little bit of discussion July 4th recess and about 6 months that unfortunately have been fighting on that. But I want the American peo- into the 110th Congress, under pressure each other for a long, long time; that ple to know and I want our Members from responsible Democrats and the by us dropping in our own form of de- here in the Chamber to understand, American public, an increasing number

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That is their civilian somehow, Saddam Hussein and Iraq stamp House Republicans face the re- ability, their ability to put the elec- were tied in with al Qaeda at the time ality, join the Democrats, together tricity back on, build hospitals and of that attack. It just wasn’t so. with the American people, in demand- create jobs for themselves and put We have made some serious mistakes ing a real change and a responsible, down the terror and the people that are that they see. They see that the object strategic redeployment of our forces harassing them in the cities and the of going in, occupying Baghdad and im- from Iraq? That, as you said, doesn’t explosives going on. They have got to mediately firing the civil service, de- necessarily mean and shouldn’t mean, take their own bull by the horns and do Baathification, firing the Army, simply in my view, that we bring everybody something about themselves. We can’t provided fuel for the insurgency, pro- home in a precipitous fashion. That’s do that. They have to do that. So there vided people and weapons to fight what the Republicans continue to is this responsibility that they have to against stability in Iraq. They see claim Democrats are talking about, stand up to themselves and recognize. those questions. but nothing could be further from the We did what we said we were going to Now the question they are asking is, truth. Because the Democratic Caucus do. We took out Saddam Hussein and where to? Where do we go from here? and the American people understand gave them a fresh opportunity. Saddam The good news is that some of the Re- that what is needed is a responsible, Hussein was a tyrant. He was a bad publican Senators have begun to see strategic redeployment to protect guy. But let’s now look to the next the light. I just want to quote one of American security. level. The next responsibility is for the Mr. KLEIN of Florida. And Mr. Iraqi people to stand up for themselves. our distinguished colleagues who is in the Senate Chamber, Senator RICHARD HODES, I would absolutely agree with We can’t fight their war for them. We you. And I think the proof is in the can’t fight that for them. We have our LUGAR, the distinguished Republican pudding back home. When I go back own responsibilities. from Indiana, the ranking member on home and I speak to folks in town hall We have to deal with Iran right now. the Foreign Relations Committee, who meetings in Palm Beach County and Iran is a serious threat to Israel and said, ‘‘In my judgment, the costs and Broward County in south Florida our interests around the world, North risks of continuing down the current where I live, I’ve heard from Demo- Korea, obviously, and Afghanistan. path outweigh the potential benefits crats, Republicans and independents. These are places where the United that might be achieved. Persisting in- And nobody wears their party on their States military needs to be able to be definitely with the surge strategy will sleeve, you just hear from them and strong and exert itself when needed. delay policy adjustments that have a they explain how they feel. And they Mr. HODES. Mr. KLEIN, I want to better chance of protecting our vital feel very strongly that, as former mili- pick up on a few points you made, be- interests over the long term. Our secu- tary, there are a lot of senior citizen cause as I have traveled around New rity interests call for a downsizing and veterans in my area, they fought so Hampshire, I have met with numerous redeployment of U.S. military forces to hard for our country and the values veterans and lots of folks in the active a more sustainable position.’’ That was and the strength that they have for the military. The people in New Hampshire a speech by Senator LUGAR, a Repub- belief in the military and the strength are not especially liberal, left-wing lican from Indiana, on the Senate floor that they have for the belief in our people. They are Americans. on June 25 of this year. He is beginning country and doing the right thing as This issue is really an issue of what to face the reality and getting ready we did in World War II and as we’ve it means to be a patriot. Because we all for a new direction in Iraq. done so many times since then. And want the best outcome we can possibly We have now been joined by our dis- they feel that what is going on right make for this country, for our troops, tinguished colleague, JASON ALTMIRE now is weakening the military, weak- for our veterans, for our wounded war- from Pennsylvania. We are delighted to ening America, as a standard bearer for riors. We want to do the best we can have you with us. He often speaks with truth and strength in the world, and for America. On whatever side of this the 30-Something Group. It is a real this hurts. This hurts them, as people debate about the proper policy, I think treat to have him with the New Mem- who fought so hard for our country. we all need to respect each other’s ber Caucus tonight. The Class of 2006 views on that. welcomes you, JASON. b 2100 I find that in New Hampshire. But Mr. ALTMIRE. Thank you, Mr. I am not 70 years old. I am not 80 what I find is a deep yearning that this HODES. It is an honor to see you here years old. But I have so many people country is accountable to the Amer- tonight, as well as Mr. KLEIN from that have expressed that to me as they ican people, that our government is ac- Florida. wear their hats, as they wear their uni- countable to the American people in a form, as they come and talk about way that sets us on a course for being We are at our 6-month point. We have their own personal experiences. We cer- number one. one of our freshman colleagues in the tainly have that generation. Now, I don’t mean that in any big, Chair tonight. Mr. HALL from New Then we have the generation of par- bullying way, but number one because, York is serving as the Speaker pro ents whose kids may enlist or are al- up until recently, in my years—I have tempore this evening. We are in the ready in the military. Some believe been around for 56 years—this country Chamber here tonight; we are talking that what the military is doing is just stood on its values. We stood on the about the first 6 months. We are talk- right. Some feel very bad and feel like, principles of truth, justice, fairness, ing about what is certainly the most not that their sons and daughters equality, and opportunity for all. That important issue facing the country, as aren’t doing the right thing on behalf is what the American people expect anyone would agree, which is the war of the country, they just feel like the from their government. That is where in Iraq. We are talking about account- strategy is not what they have made they want our country to go. They see ability. As the gentleman pointed out, that representation, that commitment that the war in Iraq has diverted us we have a President that seems to be about. from being as great as we can be, from struggling with accountability right I also feel like you do, that I am be- fulfilling the true promise of America now. ginning to see, and I know in some of both in the blood and treasure of our If you look at what has happened in the committee hearings we have had in brave soldiers lost in the sands of Iraq. Iraq, we talk about the surge. We are the House of Representatives we have They also are very concerned. I speak going to have this report in September heard expressions by both Democrats to people about some of what happened on whether the surge has worked. We and Republicans. We are starting to and the mistakes that were made that all pray that we get good news in Sep- hear from Republicans, too, about produced the issues that we are in tember, that General Petraeus is going

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In fact, as you Iraq situation as anything more than lar effort and were unable to get in on well know, Mr. HODES, the last 3 ‘‘stay the current course.’’ We all know this tour. months where the surge has been fully that we need a different course. So, I really thought this was a dis- in effect and we have been over there, We were talking about account- graceful situation, and I did want to have been the bloodiest 3 months in the ability. I did just want to tell one story bring it to the attention of my fresh- 41⁄2 years we have been in Iraq. The last that is related to the way this adminis- men colleagues, because this is some- 3 months have been the worst 3 tration views our men and women and thing that just happened today. And I months. That does not bode well for the families that are serving this coun- think it is indicative of the treatment the effectiveness of the surge. try. I had a constituent in town today. that our military families are getting As you said, we are over 3,500 now She is an 84-year-old Gold Star mother. from this administration. that have been killed and 25,000 in- Her son was killed in 1969 in Vietnam. I talked about the fact that we have jured, wounded and that is just a tragic She has not been to Washington, D.C. had 6 consecutive years prior to this situation. She has not seen the Wall with her one of chronic underfunding of our VA I was able to tour Walter Reed soon son’s name on it, the Vietnam War Me- healthcare system. You see the result after that incident came to light with morial. She called our office 2 weeks at Walter Reed, what happens when the Washington Post, and perhaps you ago and explained her situation. She you don’t provide enough funding for gentlemen did as well. What strikes said, ‘‘I am bringing my two daughters, these institutions. Unfortunately, we you when you meet these men and who are obviously grown now. They are as a nation were doing that over the women, they are the bravest and the the sisters of the serviceman that was last several years. brightest and the best this country has killed in 1969. They are going to come But this Congress took a step in the to offer. To think that we have a situa- down together as a family for the first right direction to resolve that by pro- tion where we were giving them sub- time.’’ Her goal, her life-long dream, viding the largest increase in the his- standard care in a military hospital, was to tour the White House. So we tory, 77-year history of the VA health and in the Department of Defense, we care system, and in the 6 months we chronically underfund our VA health called the White House. As you cer- tainly know, there is a 6-month wait- have been here, we have voted for $13 care systems all across the country. So billion in increased funding for the VA you have the Defense health care sys- ing list. But there is an exception in healthcare system. tem that Walter Reed was a part of, special circumstances. One of those cir- cumstances, we were told, you were We have also voted to increase and that was a disgraceful situation; screenings and treatment for trau- then on the other hand, for the past probably told, were for Gold Star fami- lies. matic brain injury, which is now the several years, we have chronic under- signature issue for the Iraq war vet- funding of the VA health care system. b 2115 erans. Many of the people who would So when we talk about this adminis- They can get in and take that tour of have perished in previous wars, because tration’s record with regard to ac- the White House. countability and what happens after of increased technology and military So we were told, sure, they are wel- equipment, we have a lot of amputees these brave men and women come come. We sent the information over, home, we have the issue of multiple de- and we have a lot of head injuries. So and then we promptly got a phone call ployments where the Guard and Re- the issues we face are different from saying, well, no, no, that exception serve families have to struggle with issues we faced in previous wars with only works for Iraq and Afghanistan multiple deployments and extended de- regard to treating the men and women Gold Star families, not for Vietnam era ployments going from 1 year to 18 that come home. families. months. Some of these veterans are So we are going to screen them and So we had to call back this 84-year- small business owners or work in small we are going to treat them for trau- old woman who wanted to see the Viet- firms where they have to go to their matic brain injury and we are going to nam War Memorial and her son’s name employer and say, I have to go over to make that part of what we are doing in on the wall for the first time, and Iraq, I have to serve this country. Of the VA healthcare system. wanted to tour the White House, it was course, the employer says, that is won- So this Congress has taken a step in her lifelong dream, and we had to tell derful, you have my support. Then they the direction of honoring our Nation’s have to go back a second time, maybe her well, I am sorry, we are not going veterans, and I am proud at our 6- a third. to be able to do that, because the month point of our first term in Con- Again, for the ones that own their White House does not allow that. gress that we can go home over the own business and are the person that is Then it came to my attention that July 4th recess and talk about the fact running the business, how are they we as Members of Congress in very rare that no Congress in the history of the going to keep that business afloat? It circumstances are allowed to take Congress has ever done more for our affects the family. It affects the chil- groups down and put them in the line if Nation’s veterans than we have, in just dren. This has so many repercussions. we appear with them. So I called her 6 months. So I am proud to talk about Every segment of our society is im- and I said, you know, I am going to that. pacted by it. But we have a President just do this myself. Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Thank you. I that has been given the views of the So today we took her down and we appreciate your observing those things American people—we are going to talk put her in the line and she got her tour that we did, because I think every one about that tonight—but they have been of the White House. of us believes it is the right thing to disregarded. So I sent a letter to President Bush do. I know, just to share for a moment, Sixty-nine percent of the American and I said, there is two issues here. One the experience that all of us had at people think we are heading down the is this policy is ridiculous. How can Walter Reed Hospital and the experi- wrong road in Iraq and that we need to you justify putting one group of fami- ences that we have all had in visiting change course. Instead, we get more of lies who have suffered the greatest loss our veterans and our folks who have the same. We have an administration imaginable in the service of our coun- fought for you us so bravely back that was given a blueprint for success try ahead of another group of families? home. by the Iraq Study Group 6 months ago How can you put one generation of The point you made is that many of now, 7 months ago. Instead of following military Gold Star families ahead of these men and women back in Viet- it, or at least looking at it, it was another? nam, back in other wars, would have promptly discarded. The second issue is, what is the pol- died based on the injuries they have re- We have an administration that has icy? Can you explain it? What is the ceived. But instead, because of modern ignored the advice of his generals on justification for it? And please change science, they are alive today, some of

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I am tragic misadventure this would be. are going to require a lifetime of care. very happy that Democrats have Those words were brought back to And every American needs to under- changed, as you said, Mr. HODES, the me as I thought about them 18 months stand that is a responsibility we have. discussion in Washington, taking the later when I returned on the ground in When we ask our men and women to discussion back in our streets at home, Afghanistan and saw what had not been fight for us, we better be prepared to our main streets back at home up here, accomplished when I had known what make sure they have all the necessary finding even Republicans now who I had to be done. Because we diverted cares, and their families get that same know believe and, of course, they want our attention and our resources, our level of care. Because it is that sup- to do the right thing as well, but just Psychological Operations Forces, our port, that when we ask people to fight a blind loyalty to the President’s pol- Special Operations Forces, our Civil for the values and strength of our icy at this point is not the right thing Affairs Forces and the attention of this country, that needs to be there. to do. We need to think, use common Nation from Afghanistan to Iraq. But that is a cost of this war. And sense, figure out the right way to rede- To me, Afghanistan is prey to terror- the problem, of course, is that if in ploy, protect our men and women over ists now once again as the Taliban re- fact, as we started this conversation there, do the right thing so the Middle gain control in parts of the southern tonight, we are not achieving our na- East can be stabilized and we can fight provinces. And as we look inserting tional security interests, we are not our real battles and deal with Iran and more forces back into Afghanistan, it making Americans safer at home or Afghanistan and other places. is a poster child for what Iraq is really our friends overseas more secure, if we Mr. HODES. Mr. KLINE, thank you about. are not accomplishing any of that, and very much for those thoughts. I expect Iraq is a conflict, a civil war that has we are going to wait until September that over this July 4th recess, a num- hurt our strategic security, and Af- now, and unfortunately there may be ber of our colleagues, especially those ghanistan is merely a poster child for another 300 or 400 of our brave men and on the other side of the aisle, will prob- how the rest of our global security, as women losing their lives for something ably be hearing from their constituents well as our homeland security, has suf- that again is not accomplishing those about their concerns about the current fered. There is not one army unit here at goals, and we are spending another $40 course in Iraq, the failure of this ad- home, not one, Army, Guard, Active billion or $50 billion, I think a lot of ministration’s strategy, with the surge Guard or Reserve, that is in a state of and the way things have been handled, Americans are saying, what could we readiness, that is committed to deploy the numerous mistakes, both strategic do with that amount of money? What anyplace in the world, as was said ear- could we do with those lost lives back and implementation and in conception lier, to any contingency elsewhere, here at home, those lost lives, the lost have deeply, deeply hurt us. from Korea to the Western Pacific, to I know the American people, as we opportunities for the families and men help our other forces. Nor are we en- are here in Congress, especially in dis- and women fighting for us? gaged in this world where the true cen- I know when I think about Florida cussions with Democratic Members on ter of gravity, strategic gravity for the where I am from, they already have 139 the Armed Services Committee, are United States is over the next decade, men and women killed. We have had deeply concerned that American readi- the Western Pacific, nor in Southeast 1,196 severely injured. These are our ness, that our readiness to deal with Asia, nor in the Middle East. neighbors. These are our friends. other conflicts that may arise, not be We have walked away from a strat- We had just tragically this past jeopardized, and we are going to take egy of engagement in this world as we week, a young man, 25 years old, Dan- important steps and have taken impor- have narrowed down to a conflict that iel Agami, who, unfortunately, was tant steps to improve the readiness is a civil war in one country. We need killed recently by, of course, an IED. I that has been hurt by these deploy- to step back and look at Iraq. Not as know that every one of us in this ments in Iraq. itself alone, but as a piece in our stra- Chamber, and I think out there in the At some point we are going to talk a tegic template of how we look at the country, they have been through this little bit more about what it has meant security environment across this loss. They understand what that neigh- for our veterans, but we have been world. Therefore, we need a change in bor, that nephew, that son, that daugh- joined by another distinguished col- this strategy. ter, what it means. league who I would like to introduce. It is not about getting out of Iraq, as A lot of Americans haven’t been real- JOE SESTAK, a member of the class of you well said. It is not just about re- ly affected by this war because maybe 2006 from Pennsylvania, came to this turning our troops home. It is about a the numbers are not as significant as Congress with an extraordinarily dis- proper redeployment of our forces in they were during Vietnam or during tinguished career, serving our country order to enhance the security of Amer- World War II. But it is an American. in the military in the Navy. ica. Every loss of life is an American, and I He is a gentleman who understands I am not anti-war. I am pro-security. think we all share that sense of feeling military, military matters, military And the Democratic approach to this is and, of course, that empathy for the operations. He is deeply committed to one that recognizes and should recog- families. American strategic interests and is in nize with the Republicans, because we The question we are raising now, of the forefront of those in the Demo- need them and they need us, to define course, the national commitment we cratic Caucus who are intent on seeing the end of what President Bush said on have to fight wars is there. The a new direction in Iraq. 10 January would not be an open-ended strength and understanding our mili- I would like to now turn it over to commitment. tary always has to be at the ready. But you, JOE SESTAK. We need to define that end as a cer- we should also understand that when Mr. SESTAK. I appreciate that from tain date, a specific date, approxi- we do fight wars, that we need to win, my colleague from New Hampshire. mately a year, that says to everyone in succeed, do whatever is necessary, but, I want to comment upon what all that region that behavior now has the at the same time, be smart about it. three of you brought out, and I thought incentive to change, because we will no Accomplish the goals that we have and brought out well. I would like to speak longer be in Iraq providing the polit- recognize that in this dangerous world about it from my experience. ical and military cover for this civil that we live in today, in this present I remember being on the ground in war to continue to simmer as the poli- strategy that President Bush has exe- Afghanistan 2 months after that war ticians in Iraq, failing to step up to the cuted and is unwilling to change to began. I had the opportunity during a plate because they are pursuing their this point in time, we have made our- very short period of time to see what personal fiefdoms, their personal ambi- selves weaker in other theaters, in needed to be done. I left, brought back tions in the 32 ministries that they other places around the world. That is an aircraft carrier battle group for that run, as we provide their security. unacceptable to me. It is unacceptable war. Then we brought that battle group And of great importance is Iran. to every person I would imagine who is into the Persian Gulf for what we When I was there with Senator HAGEL

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Because, as you point out, we of separate tribal entities by the Brit- Iran and Syria, to bring them to the have created, unfortunately, more in- ish and French in a grand deal, there table, our most senior political leader, stability in the Middle East. has been an undercurrent of these ten- U.S. political leader in Iraq said in re- b 2130 sions, which the tribal leaders, they be- sponse to a question, Iran does not lieve, are going to work out. want a failed state if we redeploy. And now, however we got into it, we Personally, I believe ultimately It may not want the government we have to make the best of a bad situa- there will be a political solution in Iraq want, but it does not want a failed tion because we are all in this to- that the Iraqis must determine for state. It doesn’t want the 2 million gether. That is the spirit with which themselves. Our military presence can- Iraqi refugees there that have not al- we as Democrats are trying to talk to not impose a political solution; only ready overflowed Iraq’s borders to con- our Republican colleagues. they can. In my view, based on the re- tinue to flow over Iran’s. Nor does it There has been a lot of name-calling search that I have done and based on want a proxy war between it, the Shi’as on the floor. They call us cut-and-run discussions with experts in the region, in Iran supporting the Shia in Iraq, and and say this and that and the other I think it is highly likely that Iraq will the Sunnis in Syria supporting the thing. But as you have so well put, we devolve into some kind of autonomous Sunnis in Iraq. Once we are out, they are talking about a strategy. Strategy regions, perhaps three autonomous re- don’t want that war to ensue. is the key word. It means a strategic gions. In Kurdistan, one representing So, what this future plan is to be redeployment to protect American se- the Sunnis, one representing the Shia, about is a redeployment to enhance curity. who then use the central government America’s security by focusing where If we just step back for a moment, I for certain federal purposes, but one we need to in this world, beginning want to share some of the thoughts of which recognizes, as their constitution with Afghanistan, and a readiness here a very esteemed retired general, Gen- wants to go to, that a political solu- at home to bring it back up, to remain eral William Odom, who addressed us tion, trying to hold together this gov- in that region on bases we already have recently about the situation there. He ernment which isn’t working, won’t and had before the conflict with troops said, Look at the situation we are in. work for them, and they will find once there in Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, the Our troops are in a sea of hostile peo- we are gone and they no longer have us United Arab Emirates, with a carrier ple, approximately 7 million in num- as a crutch, they will find the political battle group and amphibious ready ber, and growing in hostility every day. solution they need to carry their coun- group, and then deal with strength as Fully 80 percent of the Iraqis want the try forward. we safely redeploy over a year’s period, occupation to end. Fifty percent of And if we, as a true world leader, re- approximately. Because it took 6 them think badly enough about us that deploy strategically and wisely and months to redeploy out of Somalia they would sanction violence against then use our diplomatic resources to with approximately 8,000 troops. Americans. bring neighbors, allies, friends, reunite We have got 160,000 in Iraq and over We are surrounded in Iraq by un- a real coalition in the world to help, we 100,000 U.S. civilian contractors to safe- friendly nations, Iran and Syria. We may be able to have the kind of result ly redeploy. As we do this with a date have problems with Hezbollah in Leb- of a stable state that will help us not certain and incentive to change the be- anon; Hamas and new issues for Israel. only in the region but around the havior of the Iraqis so they step up to Israel’s security has been threatened world. And it is what the American the plate, knowing they must assume by the instability in the Middle East people want. responsibilities, it brings the Iranians because, unfortunately, our misadven- It is this kind of discussion and this and Syrians together, with us remain- ture in Iraq has emboldened Islamic kind of thinking that the President ing in the region, to have a strategy jihadists in the region. It has not made ought to be having with his generals. I that leads to diplomacy, so that there us more safe, but has grown the Islam hope that as we sit here tonight talk- is an accommodation for a non-failed jihad movement. It has been the best ing about Iraq, and as we prepare to re- state. A region we have our interests recruiting device they have had. turn home for July 4, I hope that Presi- in, we will remain there, and a state So he understands the importance of dent Bush is in the White House and I that has brought the parties together what to do when American troops find hope he is talking to his generals about under the incentive of a date certain to themselves caught in the middle of not what the plan ought to be for a stra- work towards stability. one civil war, as he put it, but in the tegic redeployment. But I fear that he I appreciate being able to make these middle of multiple civil wars. He ad- is not doing that at this point. comments which tonight’s discussion I dressed the concern, which is a valid Mr. ALTMIRE, why don’t I throw it believe have really pointed us towards concern on the part of all of us, of what over to you. a strategic approach to a date to rede- will happen in Iraq when we redeploy Mr. ALTMIRE. I was struck in hear- ploy. in a planned strategic way. People are ing my Pennsylvania colleague, the Mr. HODES. I thank you for those concerned. What will we leave? gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. comments. Coming from someone with We have a government at this point SESTAK), I believe the highest ranking the kind of military experience you which is essentially not working. It is military officer ever elected to Con- have, they ring especially true. hardly a unity government. They can’t gress; and so much of the rhetoric that You know, often on the floor of the get themselves together to have their revolved around the discussion that House of Representatives, what we army stand up or get the ministers to this House had on Iraq was, you guys have experienced in our first 6 months work together. They seem to have fall- don’t have any experience, you don’t is political rhetoric that masks some of en into tribal allegiances. know what you are talking about. All the deeper, more complex and nuanced But what General Odom pointed out you want to do is tie the hands of the issues that really are worthy of discus- in recent discussions with experts in generals on the ground, and you need sion in deciding as a nation how to the region, including generals of coun- to leave this up to the experts. move forward. tries whom we have worked with, they What we have heard tonight is an ex- It is really what the American people have pointed out that it is highly like- pert, one of the military’s foremost have been asking, not only of us here ly that when we leave Iraq, when the military experts that we are fortunate in Congress, but especially of their American troop presence, which is the to have not only in this House of Rep- President, their Vice President, the cause, in their view, of much insta- resentatives, but in our freshman class leaders in the White House, who have bility, is gone, that Iraq—it is not with us. been responsible for this unfortunate going to be great, but the kind of cata- We heard a strategy for success, and failed policy. And what the American clysmic events that people are pre- we heard someone who has been there

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This is where Sestak has, but differences of opinion. think you not only have that lifetime our foreign policy and military And the problem is, this administra- of experience serving in the military, strength and the sharing of intel- tion has not shown a willingness to lis- but as a leader, an admiral in the mili- ligence and confidence with other al- ten to differences of opinion. tary, you have the high level of under- lies around the world, where we have I talked about it earlier. Generals are standing of all the issues we are dis- always historically, American Presi- reassigned if they come in with a dif- cussing right now. Of course, it is not dents have always led, and we made ference of opinion. Public opinion cer- the end-all, be-all, but it is a tremen- sure that we had that authority. And it tainly doesn’t matter. The facts on the dous resource for all of us. was in our country’s best interests. ground certainly don’t matter. One of the committees that I serve But today we find ourselves in a I was watching earlier, and I don’t on is Foreign Affairs, and that com- place because we are mired in Iraq know if you had the opportunity to mittee is responsible for working with where many countries around the walk through some of the facts of what the President and the State Depart- world are not prepared to share that is going on on the ground in Iraq right ment on our foreign policy, whether it goal of nuclear containment. This is now. We hear a lot of things on TV is in the Western Hemisphere, Hugo something that we need to focus on. about, is the surge working, is it not Chavez in Venezuela, or in the Middle This is another reason why we have to working. I will let my colleagues de- East or Russia or China. extricate ourselves in a responsible cide. Our country has been consumed with way from a war that is not achieving In November of 2003, the number of terrorism since we were attacked on our national security interests, and insurgents in Iraq was 5,000. That is a our shores by Osama bin Laden. One of refocus our attention on nuclear weap- pretty high number. In March of 2007, the biggest frustrations we have as ons that may be developed in Iran, and the most recent month for which data Americans, the most powerful nation make sure that we are doing the right is available, there were 70,000 insur- in the world with the highest level of thing to protect the American people. gents in Iraq as estimated by the information and intelligence and reach Mr. HODES. Thank you. Brookings Institution. So 5,000, 4 years around the world, the fact that Osama Admiral SESTAK, we have a few mo- ago; 70,000, today. bin Laden is still on the loose is beyond ments left. I turn it over to you for The number of multifatality bomb- imagination. Every American should some of your closing thoughts and then ings in May of 2004 was 9; in May of demand that that should have been and I will wrap up. 2007, last month, it was 42. To me that should continue to be a top priority. Mr. SESTAK. If I may add onto com- does not indicate that we are making I am pointing that out for a reason. ments made by the gentleman from progress or there is a light at the end That reason is, we took our eye off the Florida (Mr. KLEIN), the lack of a strat- of the tunnel. And the numbers of peo- ball when we got involved in this in the egy of engagement by this administra- ple killed, both civilian and American first place. That has been discussed and tion where it became focused and stuck servicemen, we talked about that ear- we understand that. But that doesn’t in Iraq has hurt our security tremen- lier, it is exponentially more now. mean that today we shouldn’t still be dously. We outsourced our leadership Clearly, we need a new direction, and focusing on where the real threat is. during that period of time to others. we need people like Admiral Sestak, The threat relates to al Qaeda and North Korea went to China. We gave like anyone who is willing to take a Osama bin Laden and his henchmen. Iran to the European Union. And I hard look at this and offer an alter- The threat relates to nuclear weapons. can’t tell you who we gave the Middle native solution, like the Iraq Study These are the significant challenges of East to. Group. This is a group of experts who our day. They are challenges as it re- Let’s step back and look at what has got together, spent a great deal of time lates to Russia and loose nuclear weap- occurred. A conflict in the Middle East studying this issue, making very ons. They are challenges as it relates where our Secretary of State stopped thoughtful recommendations to the to North Korea and containing North by for a photo-op and continued down, American people, to the White House, Korea. in the midst of that conflict, to South- and they were promptly disregarded. There was an interesting story that east Asia for a conference. Not only were they disregarded, but Reuters produced. It talked about the Iran, bent now upon a nuclear weap- the course of action that they rec- estimated number of nuclear weapons on. And North Korea, as you ref- ommended, diplomacy with the other that were likely to have been produced erenced, during that period of time as actors in the region, a training force by North Korea during the last 6 years they called General Powell back, who rather than an offensive force, these of the Bush administration. This is a tried to continue the negotiations that are things that we are going in the rogue country by many discussions, by the Clinton administration had left the exact opposite direction. We didn’t just the United Nations and countries Bush administration with an agreed discard it, we have gone opposite to around the world, that has a nuclear framework not to have a nuclear reac- what they recommended. weapon, possibly seven nuclear weap- tor continue to produce fissile mate- I would say once again that this dis- ons that we know of, all within the last rial. And a missile moratorium. They cussion is healthy. We have four of us 6 years, which tells us once again that now at least have seven more nuclear here that have opinions, and there are we took our eye off the ball of dealing weapons, if they care to build them. a lot of opinions, and that is the way it with the true threats. should be. I would agree with the gen- This is not a question of whether b 2145 tleman from New Hampshire (Mr. North Korea is going to shoot off an And they’ve exploded one of them. HODES) that I hope the same type of ICBM towards the United States. This And they’ve broken the missile mora- discussion is taking place on the other is not a stable country and may pro- torium and only belatedly have they end of Pennsylvania Avenue. Unfortu- vide that nuclear weapon to other actually gone back now and agreed to nately, that does not seem to be the groups, organizations, countries. That the same agreement that the Clinton case. is a threat. That is where our focus administration had. Mr. KLEIN of Florida. I agree with should be. Iraq is a different situation. Iraq is such a tragedy. Iran, when you, Mr. ALTMIRE. Just the title ‘‘ad- We take a look at Iran and what we General Ikenberry was leaving, our miral’’ speaks of such respect that we know about Iran at this moment. three-star general from Afghanistan, have for Representative SESTAK. Those There are an estimated number of cen- he was asked, does Iran work toward of us who did not have the privilege of trifuges in Iran, in their main nuclear our interest there? The answer was yes. serving in the military, as you can facility producing reactor-grade ura- You want stability in Afghanistan. It imagine, there are 435 of us on the nium. There may be 1,300 of these doesn’t want the Taliban there or al

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That’s what Thank you very much and good culture. this debate is about. night. 2341. A letter from the Principal Deputy Mr. HODES. I thank all my col- Associate Administrator, Environmental f leagues, Mr. SESTAK and Mr. ALTMIRE Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- from Pennsylvania, Mr. KLEIN from LEAVE OF ABSENCE cy’s final rule — National Emission Stand- ards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Florida. It has been a truly interesting By unanimous consent, leave of ab- discussion tonight focusing on strat- Sources: Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers Pro- sence was granted to: duction, Carbon Black Production, Chemical egy, the complexity of a world that has Mr. ABERCROMBIE (at the request of Manufacturing: Chromium Compounds, changed but which Democrats are fac- Mr. HOYER) for today after noon. Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production and ing with boldness and leadership to Mr. MCNULTY (at the request of Mr. Fabrication, Lead Acid Battery Manufac- help take our country and the world in HOYER) for today on account of a fu- turing, and Wood Preserving [EPA-HQ-AR- a new direction, to reverse the damage neral of a war casualty from the dis- 2006-0897; FRL-8330-1] (RIN: 2060-AN44) re- that’s been done by the administration ceived June 19, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. trict. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and and reassert our role as a leader in this Mr. POE (at the request of Mr. world on our principles and our values, Commerce. BOEHNER) for today after 6:45 p.m. on 2342. A letter from the Principal Deputy not merely our military might but account of official business. Associate Administrator, Environmental only using our military might in serv- Mr. GILCHREST (at the request of Mr. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ice of the good judgment our leaders BOEHNER) for June 25 and 26. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation exercise in the pursuit of peace. of Implementation Plans; North Carolina: As we leave for our July 4 recess, I f Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Winston- want to leave us with this thought. The SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED Salem Areas Second 10-Year Maintenance Army says that it will leave no soldier Plan for the Carbon Monoxide National Am- By unanimous consent, permission to bient Air Quality Standard; Clarification behind. And as we discussed here to- address the House, following the legis- night, the Democrats in Congress have [EPA-R04-OAR-2005-NC-0002-200538C; FRL- lative program and any special orders 8328-6] received June 19, 2007, pursuant to 5 committed to leaving no veteran be- heretofore entered, was granted to: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- hind. We have voted and passed the big- (The following Members (at the re- ergy and Commerce. gest increase in Veterans’ Administra- 2343. A letter from the Principal Deputy quest of Mr. YARMUTH) to revise and Associate Administrator, Environmental tion spending for health care and need- extend their remarks and include ex- ed services in this country’s history. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- traneous material:) The chart I have here shows in dra- cy’s report on Audit Policy: Frequently Mr. MCDERMOTT, for 5 minutes, matic form what has happened over the Asked Questions for 2007; to the Committee today. on Energy and Commerce. past few years. From 2003 to 2008, the Ms. WATERS, for 5 minutes, today. 2344. A letter from the Chairman, Council VA is treating many, many more Iraq Mr. HINCHEY, for 5 minutes, today. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a and Afghanistan war veterans. We’ve copy of D.C. ACT 17-61, ‘‘Cigarette Stamp Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. been in a conflict where our soldiers Clarification Temporary Act of 2007,’’ pursu- Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. have been deployed, redeployed, rede- ant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. ployed and redeployed again, two Committee on Oversight and Government Mr. SARBANES, for 5 minutes, today. times, three times, four times. Whereas Reform. Mr. ELLISON, for 5 minutes, today. 2345. A letter from the Chairman, Council compared to World War II, when their Mr. YARMUTH, for 5 minutes, today. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a active duty tours were 180 days, they’re Mr. SESTAK, for 5 minutes, today. copy of D.C. ACT 17-62, ‘‘District of Columbia now seeing 15 months, wreaking havoc (The following Member (at the re- School Reform Property Disposition Clari- on the soldiers and their families at fication Temporary Amendment Act of 2007,’’ quest of Ms. FOXX) to revise and extend the same time. As General Odom put it pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to today, they’re experiencing cata- his remarks and include extraneous the Committee on Oversight and Govern- clysmic events every day, new kinds of material:) ment Reform. 2346. A letter from the Clerk of the House injuries, polytrauma, traumatic brain Mr. REICHERT, for 5 minutes, today. f of Representatives, transmitting the annual injuries, PTSD have created great com- compilation of personal financial disclosure plexity in our VA system. ADJOURNMENT statements and amendments thereto filed So as we go out on July 4, I would Mr. ALTMIRE. Mr. Speaker, pursu- with the Clerk of the House of Representa- ask us all to think about what sup- tives, pursuant to rule XXVI, clause 1, of the porting our troops really means. In my ant to House Concurrent Resolution House Rules; (H. Doc. No. —43); to the Com- view, supporting our troops means em- 179, 110th Congress, I move that the mittee on Standards of Official Conduct and ploying and following a course that is a House do now adjourn. ordered to be printed. 2347. A letter from the Fiscal Assistant real, smart, strategic effort to protect The motion was agreed to; accord- ingly (at 9 o’clock and 50 minutes Secretary, Department of the Treasury, American security by redeploying our transmitting the Department’s March 2007 troops from the middle of a civil war in p.m.), pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 179, 110th Congress, the ‘‘Treasury Bulletin,’’ pursuant to 26 U.S.C. which they don’t belong, number one. 9602(a); jointly to the Committees on Ways That is truly supporting our troops, be- House adjourned until Tuesday, July and Means, Transportation and Infrastruc- cause they are owed the policy that the 10, 2007, at 2 p.m. ture, Natural Resources, Energy and Com- civilian leaders should be following. f merce, Education and Labor, and Agri- culture. That is what our troops are owed and EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, our veterans are owed when they come ETC. f home, the best that we can give them. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON No more broken promises from the Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from the PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS White House. No more broken promises Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of from the Republicans who have cut the Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 2339. A letter from the Principal Deputy committees were delivered to the Clerk budgets time and time again, who have for printing and reference to the proper cut health care in the VA, who have Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- calendar, as follows: imposed fee increases on our veterans. cy’s final rule — Lactofen; Pesticide Toler- Mr. LANTOS: Committee on Foreign Af- No more. We will leave no veteran be- ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0178; FRL-8132-9] re- fairs. H.R. 2420. A bill to declare United hind. The Democrats promise that. We ceived June 19, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. States policy on international climate co- have followed through on our commit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- operation, to authorize assistance to pro- ment. culture. mote clean and efficient energy technologies

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in foreign countries, and to establish the PITTS, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, and Mr. International Clean Energy Foundation; GINGREY, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. KING- FORTUN˜ O): with an amendment (Rept. 110–215). Referred STON, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, and Mrs. H.R. 2904. A bill to amend the Elementary to the Committee of the Whole House on the DRAKE): and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reau- H.R. 2898. A bill to amend title 28, United State of the Union. thorize the laws relating to public charter States Code, to establish standards for im- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts: Committee schools to improve academic achievement of peachment of justices and judges of the on Financial Services. H.R. 1851. A bill to re- all students; to the Committee on Education United States; to the Committee on the Ju- form the housing choice voucher program and Labor. diciary. under section 8 of the United States Housing AL- By Mr. BISHOP of Georgia (for himself, By Mr. PENCE (for himself, Mr. W Act of 1937; with an amendment (Rept. 110– DEN of Oregon, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. WESTMORE- 216). Referred to the Committee of the Whole BLUNT, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. PUTNAM, LAND, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. House on the State of the Union. Mr. CANTOR, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. GINGREY, and Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts: Committee FLAKE, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. AKIN, Mrs. on Financial Services. H.R. 1852. A bill to gia): H.R. 2899. A bill to designate the Depart- BACHMANN, Mr. BARRETT of South modernize and update the National Housing Carolina, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. Act and enable the Federal Housing Admin- ment of Veteran Affairs outpatient clinic lo- cated at 417 West 4th Avenue in Albany, BILBRAY, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mrs. istration to use risk-based pricing to more Georgia, as the ‘‘Walter Carl Jordan, Jr. De- BLACKBURN, Mrs. BONO, Mr. BOOZMAN, effectively reach underserved borrowers, and partment of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. BROWN of for other purposes; with an amendment Clinic‘‘; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- South Carolina, Ms. GINNY BROWN- (Rept. 110–217). Referred to the Committee of fairs. WAITE of Florida, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. the Whole House on the State of the Union. By Mr. DINGELL (for himself, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. BUYER, Mr. f BARTON of Texas, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. CAMP of Michigan, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. CAMPBELL of California, Mr. CANNON, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS BARROW, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. GON- Mr. CARTER, Mr. COLE of Oklahoma, Under clause 2 of rule XII, public ZALEZ, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, bills and resolutions were introduced GORDON, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. INSLEE, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. and severally referred, as follows: Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. DEAL of By Mr. RUPPERSBERGER: ENGEL, Mr. ROSS, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. Georgia, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of H.R. 2894. A bill to require the Secretary of ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. MARKEY, Florida, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mrs. DRAKE, the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsyl- tion of the bicentennial of the writing of the ALLEN, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. TERRY, vania, Mr. EVERETT, Ms. FALLIN, Mr. ‘‘Star Spangled Banner’’ and the War of 1812, Mrs. BONO, Mrs. MYRICK, Mrs. CAPPS, FEENEY, Mr. FORTUN˜ O, Ms. FOXX, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on Mr. UPTON, Mr. MELANCON, and Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. GARRETT of Financial Services. RUSH): New Jersey, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. By Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts (for H.R. 2900. A bill to amend the Federal GOHMERT, Mr. GOODE, Mr. GOOD- himself, Ms. WATERS, Mr. GARY G. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and LATTE, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. HASTINGS of MILLER of California, Mr. RAMSTAD, extend the user-fee programs for prescription Washington, Mr. HERGER, Mr. HOEK- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. drugs and for medical devices, to enhance STRA, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. SAM ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. AL the postmarket authorities of the Food and JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. MUR- Drug Administration with respect to the KELLER, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. KING- PHY of Connecticut, Mr. DENT, Ms. safety of drugs, and for other purposes; to STON, Mr. KIRK, Mr. KLINE of Min- LEE, Mr. RENZI, Mr. CLAY, Mr. SMITH the Committee on Energy and Commerce. nesota, Mr. KUHL of New York, Mr. of New Jersey, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. By Mr. ALLEN (for himself and Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. LUCAS, HINOJOSA): MICHAUD): Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, H.R. 2901. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 2895. A bill to establish the National Mr. MACK, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to establish a program Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treas- MCCARTHY of California, Mr. demonstrating multiple approaches to Life- ury of the United States to provide for the MCCRERY, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. MILLER long Learning Accounts, which are portable, construction, rehabilitation, and preserva- of Florida, Mr. GARY G. MILLER of worker-owned savings accounts that can be tion of decent, safe, and affordable housing California, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Mrs. used by workers to help finance education, for low-income families; to the Committee MYRICK, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. PAUL, training, and apprenticeships and which are on Financial Services. Mr. PEARCE, Mr. PITTS, Mr. POE, Mr. intended to supplement both public and em- By Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York (for ployer-provided education and training re- PRICE of Georgia, Mr. RADANOVICH, herself and Mr. TERRY): sources, and for other purposes; to the Com- Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. RYAN H.R. 2896. A bill to amend the Elementary mittee on Ways and Means. of Wisconsin, Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. SEN- and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to es- SENBRENNER ESSIONS HAD By Mr. ALLEN (for himself, Mr. BISHOP , Mr. S , Mr. S - tablish a volunteer teacher advisory com- EGG HUSTER IMPSON of New York, Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas, , Mr. S , Mr. S , Mr. mittee; to the Committee on Education and MITH MITH Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Ms. CASTOR, Mr. S of Nebraska, Mr. S of Labor. OUDER TEARNS COHEN, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. HALL of New Texas, Mr. S , Mr. S , Mr. By Mr. LEWIS of Georgia (for himself, ERRY IAHRT ALBERG York, Mr. HARE, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. T , Mr. T , Mr. W , Mr. WELLER, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, ELDON EST JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON Mr. W of Florida, Mr. W - Mrs. EMERSON, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of MORELAND HITFIELD ICK of Georgia, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. , Mr. W , Mr. W - Texas, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCNUL- ER ILSON PERLMUTTER, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. WALZ , Mr. W of South Carolina, TY, and Mr. HINOJOSA): OLF OUNG of Minnesota, Mr. WEINER, Mr. MUR- Mr. W , Mr. Y of Alaska, and H.R. 2897. A bill to amend title XVIII of the PTON PHY of Connecticut, Mr. WELCH of Mr. U ): Social Security Act to establish a prospec- Vermont, and Mr. GENE GREEN of H.R. 2905. A bill to prevent the Federal tive payment system instead of the reason- Texas): Communications Commission from re- able cost-based reimbursement method for H.R. 2902. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- promulgating the fairness doctrine; to the Medicare-covered services provided by Feder- enue Code to double the child tax credit for Committee on Energy and Commerce. ally qualified health centers and to expand the first year, to expand the credit depend- By Mr. KIRK: the scope of such covered services to account ent care services, to provide relief from the H.R. 2906. A bill to establish a pilot pro- for expansions in the scope of services pro- alternative minimum tax, and for other pur- gram under which the Secretary of Edu- vided by Federally qualified health centers poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. cation makes grants to establish and support since the inclusion of such services for cov- By Mr. PRICE of North Carolina (for the 10th Congressional District of Illinois erage under the Medicare Program; to the himself, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Ms. CORRINE School Conservation Corps; to the Com- Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in BROWN of Florida, Mr. MILLER of mittee on Education and Labor. addition to the Committee on Ways and North Carolina, Mr. COHEN, Mr. By Mr. KIRK (for himself and Mr. LI- Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- MCINTYRE, Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. WALZ PINSKI): mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- of Minnesota, Ms. CARSON, Mr. WATT, sideration of such provisions as fall within and Mr. BUTTERFIELD): H.R. 2907. A bill to amend the Federal the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 2903. A bill to amend the Elementary Water Pollution Control Act to establish a By Mr. AKIN (for himself, Mr. DOO- and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to pro- deadline for restricting sewage dumping into LITTLE, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. CHABOT, vide grants for innovative teacher retention the Great Lakes and to fund programs and Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, Mr. programs; to the Committee on Education activities for improving wastewater dis- CULBERSON, Mr. WILSON of South and Labor. charges into the Great Lakes; to the Com- Carolina, Mr. POE, Mr. FRANKS of Ar- By Mr. BOUSTANY (for himself, Mr. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- izona, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. HOEKSTRA, ture.

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A bill to amend the Internal Rev- port to the Attorney General certain infor- Congress from receiving the automatic pay enue Code of 1986 to expand expenses which mation regarding the deaths of individuals in adjustment scheduled to take effect in 2008; qualify for the Hope Scholarship Credit and the custody of law enforcement agencies; to to the Committee on House Administration, to make the Hope Scholarship Credit and the the Committee on the Judiciary. and in addition to the Committee on Over- Lifetime Learning Credit refundable; to the By Mr. ABERCROMBIE (for himself sight and Government Reform, for a period Committee on Ways and Means. and Mr. PUTNAM): to be subsequently determined by the Speak- By Mr. GALLEGLY (for himself, Mr. H.R. 2909. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- MATHESON, Mr. ETHERIDGE, and Mr. enue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the GILLMOR): the travel expenses of a taxpayer’s spouse committee concerned. H.R. 2925. A bill to provide a grant program who accompanies the taxpayer on business By Mr. BUTTERFIELD (for himself, for gifted and talented students, and for travel; to the Committee on Ways and Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- Means. MEEKS of New York, Mr. WYNN, Mr. cation and Labor. By Mrs. DAVIS of California (for her- THOMPSON of Mississippi, and Mr. By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas (for him- self, Mr. MITCHELL, and Mr. WALZ of LEWIS of Georgia): self, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- Minnesota): H.R. 2910. A bill to amend the H.R. 2917. A bill to require the Federal fornia, Mr. HONDA, Mr. FRANK of Mas- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide Communications Commission to report on sachusetts, Ms. WATERS, Mr. LEWIS of for reimbursement to members of the Armed measures being taken to inform the public of Georgia, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. Forces of tuition for programs of education the transition to digital format television HINOJOSA, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- delayed by military service, for deferment of broadcasting; to the Committee on Energy sissippi, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. SIRES, Mr. students loans and reduced interest rates for and Commerce. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. GRIJALVA, members of the Armed Forces during periods By Mrs. CAPPS (for herself, Mr. Mr. PASTOR, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. of military service, and for other purposes; THOMPSON of California, Ms. ESHOO, SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Mr. FARR, Ms. SOLIS, Ms. ZOE MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. By Mr. ACKERMAN (for himself, Mr. LOFGREN of California, Mr. SCHIFF, CLAY, Mr. WATT, Ms. CORRINE BROWN GRIJALVA, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. JACKSON- Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of of Florida, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. LARSON LEE of Texas, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. California, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. of Connecticut, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. COHEN, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of Cali- HONDA, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. MATSUI, WALSH of New York, and Mr. COHEN): fornia, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. STARK, Mr. LANTOS, Ms. LORETTA H.R. 2926. A bill to authorize funds to pre- Mr. RANGEL, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SANCHEZ of California, Ms. WATSON, vent housing discrimination through the use MCDERMOTT, Ms. LEE, and Mr. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. LEE, Ms. HAR- of nationwide testing, to increase funds for CLEAVER): MAN, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mrs. DAVIS of the Fair Housing Initiatives Program, and H.R. 2911. A bill to amend the Electronic California, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- Fund Transfer Act to provide similar protec- BERMAN, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of nancial Services. tions under that Act for consumers as apply California, and Mr. SHERMAN): By Mr. HILL (for himself, Mr. TERRY, under the Truth in Lending Act, and for H.R. 2918. A bill to permanently prohibit Mr. BARROW, Mr. BROWN of South other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- oil and gas leasing off the coast of the State Carolina, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. cial Services. of California, and for other purposes; to the ROSS, and Mr. TOWNS): By Mr. BISHOP of New York: Committee on Natural Resources. H.R. 2927. A bill to increase the corporate H.R. 2912. A bill to require the Adminis- By Mrs. CHRISTENSEN: average fuel economy standards for auto- trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- H.R. 2919. A bill to authorize the Secretary mobiles, to promote the domestic develop- tion to finalize the proposed rule relating to of the Interior to conduct a study to deter- ment and production of advanced technology the reduction of fuel tank flammability ex- mine the suitability and feasibility of desig- vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Com- posure, and for other purposes; to the Com- nating the Virgin Islands Military and Vet- mittee on Energy and Commerce. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- erans Memorial, to be located in By Mr. HINOJOSA (for himself, Mr. ture. Fredericksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, BACA, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. GONZALEZ, By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself, as a unit of the National Park System; to Mr. SERRANO, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mrs. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, and Mr. the Committee on Natural Resources. NAPOLITANO, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. REYES, KUHL of New York): By Mrs. CHRISTENSEN: Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, H.R. 2913. A bill to amend the administra- H.R. 2920. A bill to convey certain sub- Mr. SALAZAR, Ms. SOLIS, Ms. tive requirements for conservation programs merged lands to the Government of the Vir- VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, administered by the Department of Agri- gin Islands, and for other purposes; to the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. CUMMINGS, culture to ensure a greater emphasis on in- Committee on Natural Resources. Mr. FATTAH, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, creasing habitat for native and managed pol- By Mr. COOPER: Ms. LEE, and Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ linators and establishing cropping systems, H.R. 2921. A bill to require the Secretary of of California): integrated pest management regimes, and H.R. 2928. A bill to provide grants to States other practices to protect native and man- the Treasury to conduct a study on the feasi- to improve high schools and raise graduation aged pollinators, and for other purposes; to bility of authorizing the Department of the the Committee on Agriculture. Treasury to create and issue annuity prod- rates while ensuring rigorous standards, to By Mr. BRADY of Texas (for himself, ucts, and for other purposes; to the Com- develop and implement effective school mod- mittee on Financial Services. els for struggling students and dropouts, and Mr. ISRAEL, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. By Ms. DEGETTE (for herself, Mr. CAS- to improve State policies to raise graduation BURGESS, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. ENGLISH of TLE, Mr. BECERRA, and Mr. KIRK): rates, and for other purposes; to the Com- Pennsylvania, Mr. HERGER, Mr. HIN- H.R. 2922. A bill to amend title XVIII of the mittee on Education and Labor. CHEY, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. Social Security Act to reduce the occurrence By Ms. LEE (for herself, Mr. ALLEN, MCNULTY, Mr. NUNES, Mr. PAUL, Mr. of diabetes in Medicare beneficiaries by ex- Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. PRICE of North RAMSTAD, Mr. SESSIONS, Mrs. tending coverage under Medicare for medical Carolina, and Ms. WATERS): TAUSCHER, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. nutrition therapy services to such bene- H.R. 2929. A bill to limit the use of funds to SMITH of New Jersey, and Mr. YOUNG of Florida): ficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk fac- establish any military installation or base H.R. 2914. A bill to amend title XVIII of the tors for developing type 2 diabetes; to the for the purpose of providing for the perma- Social Security Act to improve access of Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in nent stationing of United States Armed Medicare beneficiaries to immune globulins; addition to the Committee on Ways and Forces in Iraq or to exercise United States to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- economic control of the oil resources of Iraq; and in addition to the Committee on Ways mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in and Means, for a period to be subsequently sideration of such provisions as fall within addition to the Committee on Armed Serv- determined by the Speaker, in each case for the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. ices, for a period to be subsequently deter- consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. DINGELL (for himself, Mr. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- REGULA, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. JINDAL, sideration of such provisions as fall within cerned. Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. BAKER, Mr. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. BRALEY of Iowa (for himself, JEFFERSON, Mr. BOUSTANY, and Mr. By Mr. MAHONEY of Florida: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. BOS- MELANCON): H.R. 2930. A bill to amend section 202 of the WELL, and Mr. LOEBSACK): H.R. 2923. A bill to direct the Secretary of Housing Act of 1959 to improve the program H.R. 2915. A bill to amend the Public Defense to make a grant to the National D- under such section for supportive housing for Health Service Act to reauthorize the Na- Day Museum Foundation for facilities and the elderly, and for other purposes; to the tional Health Service Corps Scholarship and programs of America’s National World War Committee on Financial Services. Loan Repayment Programs; to the Com- II Museum; to the Committee on Armed By Mrs. MALONEY of New York (for mittee on Energy and Commerce. Services. herself and Mrs. CAPITO):

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H.R. 2931. A bill to amend the Public By Ms. NORTON: HOLLEN, Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Mr. Health Service Act and Employee Retire- H.R. 2938. A bill to authorize grants to up- WELCH of Vermont, and Ms. ment Income Security Act of 1974 to require grade agriculture and food sciences facilities DELAURO): that group and individual health insurance at the District of Columbia Land Grant Uni- H.R. 2943. A bill to amend titles II and XVI coverage and group health plans provide cov- versity, and for other purposes; to the Com- of the Social Security Act to provide for erage for qualified individuals for bone mass mittee on Agriculture, and in addition to the treatment of disability rated and certified as measurement (bone density testing) to pre- Committee on Oversight and Government total by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs as vent fractures associated with osteoporosis; Reform, for a period to be subsequently de- disability for purposes of such titles; to the to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, termined by the Speaker, in each case for Committee on Ways and Means. and in addition to the Committee on Edu- consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. SHAYS: cation and Labor, for a period to be subse- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- H.R. 2944. A bill to amend title II of the So- quently determined by the Speaker, in each cerned. cial Security Act to provide that the eligi- case for consideration of such provisions as By Mr. PALLONE: bility requirement for disability insurance fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 2939. A bill to prohibit the commercial benefits under which an individual must concerned. harvesting of Atlantic blackfish in the coast- have 20 quarters of Social Security coverage By Mr. MCHUGH: al waters and the exclusive economic zone, in the 40 quarters preceding a disability shall H.R. 2932. A bill to amend title 39, United and for other purposes; to the Committee on not be applicable in the case of a disabled in- Natural Resources. States Code, to make cigarettes and certain dividual suffering from a covered terminal By Mr. PERLMUTTER (for himself, other tobacco products nonmailable, and for disease; to the Committee on Ways and Mr. KAGEN, Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, other purposes; to the Committee on Over- Means. Mr. KIND, Mr. COSTA, Mr. DAVID sight and Government Reform, and in addi- By Mr. STARK: DAVIS of Tennessee, and Ms. MCCOL- tion to the Committee on Ways and Means, H.R. 2945. A bill to amend part C of title LUM of Minnesota): for a period to be subsequently determined XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide by the Speaker, in each case for consider- H.R. 2940. A bill to amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act with re- beneficiary protections against excessive ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- cost-sharing under the Medicare Advantage risdiction of the committee concerned. spect to discretionary determinations waiving an alien’s inadmissibility based on Program; to the Committee on Ways and By Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California Means, and in addition to the Committee on (for himself, Mr. GORDON, Mr. BROWN certain activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Energy and Commerce, for a period to be of South Carolina, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in COOPER, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. DAVID By Mr. POE (for himself, Mr. COSTA, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. HOLDEN, Mrs. each case for consideration of such provi- DAVIS of Tennessee, Mrs. JO ANN sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. NAPOLITANO, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. FORTUN˜ O, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. committee concerned. ETHERIDGE, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. GER- By Mr. TERRY (for himself, Mr. LACH INCHEY OLT REICHERT, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. MOORE of , Mr. H , Mr. H , Mr. HOLDEN, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New IND ARKEY OLLOHAN Kansas, Mr. PAUL, Mr. MCHUGH, Mrs. K , Mr. M , Mr. M , York, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. OORE ORAN MALONEY of New York, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. M of Kansas, Mr. M of SIMPSON, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- ICKERING OE Mr. HALL of New York, Ms. CARSON, Virginia, Mr. P , Mr. P , sissippi, Mr. PAUL, Mr. GRAVES, and OSS Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. GENE GREEN of and Mr. R ): Mr. CRAMER): H.R. 2933. A bill to amend the American Texas, Ms. NORTON, Mr. GRIJALVA, H.R. 2946. A bill to amend the account- Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend Mr. WELCH of Vermont, Mr. MCCAUL ability provisions of part A of title I of the the authorization for that Act, and for other of Texas, Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Mr. Elementary and Secondary Education Act of purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- MICHAUD, Mr. GORDON, Mrs. 1965, and for other purposes; to the Com- sources. GILLIBRAND, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. MAR- mittee on Education and Labor. By Mr. MITCHELL: SHALL, Mr. JEFFERSON, Ms. MATSUI, H.R. 2934. A bill to prevent Members of Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. By Mr. UDALL of New Mexico: Congress from receiving the automatic pay BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. H.R. 2947. A bill to provide for the estab- adjustment scheduled to take effect in 2008; RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- lishment of energy performance standards to the Committee on House Administration, LARD, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. GINNY BROWN- for new Federal or federally supported build- and in addition to the Committee on Over- WAITE of Florida, Ms. MOORE of Wis- ings, and major renovations of Federal or sight and Government Reform, for a period consin, and Mr. MORAN of Virginia): federally supported buildings, and for other to be subsequently determined by the Speak- H.R. 2941. A bill to safeguard the Crime purposes; to the Committee on Energy and er, in each case for consideration of such pro- Victims Fund; to the Committee on the Commerce, and in addition to the Commit- visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Budget, and in addition to the Committees tees on Transportation and Infrastructure, committee concerned. on Rules, and the Judiciary, for a period to and Ways and Means, for a period to be sub- By Mr. MORAN of Kansas (for himself, be subsequently determined by the Speaker, sequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi- Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, in each case for consideration of such provi- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the and Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas): sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 2935. A bill to extend tax relief to the committee concerned. committee concerned. residents and businesses of an area with re- By Mr. RYAN of Ohio (for himself and By Mr. WALBERG: spect to which a major disaster has been de- Mr. HUNTER): H.R. 2948. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- clared by the President under section 401 of H.R. 2942. A bill to provide for identifica- enue Code of 1986 to permit health insurance the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and tion of misaligned currency, require action to be purchased from a health savings ac- Emergency Assistance Act (FEMA-1699-DR) to correct the misalignment, and for other count; to the Committee on Ways and by reason of severe storms and tornados be- purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. ginning on May 4, 2007, and determined by Means, and in addition to the Committees on By Mr. WEXLER (for himself, Mr. the President to warrant individual or indi- Financial Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a GALLEGLY, and Mr. ACKERMAN): vidual and public assistance from the Fed- period to be subsequently determined by the H.R. 2949. A bill to authorize grants to the eral Government under such Act; to the Speaker, in each case for consideration of Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes; Committee on Ways and Means. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. By Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts (for tion of the committee concerned. By Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico: himself, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsyl- By Mr. SARBANES (for himself, Mr. H.R. 2950. A bill to reduce our Nation’s de- vania, Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. ANDREWS, Ms. BERK- pendency on foreign oil by investing in SAM JOHNSON of Texas, and Mr. LEY, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. clean, renewable, and alternative energy re- RAMSTAD): BOOZMAN, Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas, Mr. sources, promoting new emerging energy H.R. 2936. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. BRALEY technologies, developing greater efficiency, enue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recov- of Iowa, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency ery period for the depreciation of certain im- CUMMINGS, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Vir- and Renewables Reserve to invest in alter- provements to retail space; to the Com- ginia, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. FILNER, Mr. native energy, and for other purposes; to the mittee on Ways and Means. GONZALEZ, Mr. HALL of New York, Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in By Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts: Mr. HARE, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. KAPTUR, addition to the Committees on Science and H.R. 2937. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mrs. Technology, Education and Labor, Transpor- enue Code of 1986 to provide that manage- MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. GEORGE tation and Infrastructure, Natural Re- ment and administrative activities will not MILLER of California, Mr. MILLER of sources, Oversight and Government Reform, be taken into account in determining if an Florida, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small entity has sufficient business activities in a PERLMUTTER, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, In- foreign country to avoid treatment as an ex- Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, telligence (Permanent Select), and Agri- patriated entity; to the Committee on Ways Mr. SERRANO, Mr. SHAYS, Ms. SOLIS, culture, for a period to be subsequently de- and Means. Mr. SPACE, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. VAN termined by the Speaker, in each case for

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consideration of such provisions as fall with- versary of the Battle of Gettysburg; to the H.R. 1211: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Committee on Armed Services. H.R. 1216: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. cerned. H.R. 1229: Mr. HOLDEN. f By Mr. YARMUTH (for himself and Mr. H.R. 1267: Mr. ALTMIRE and Mr. SPACE. ELLISON): ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1275: Mr. WAXMAN and Ms. WATSON. H.R. 2951. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 1282: Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. enue Code of 1986 to modify the earned in- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1304: Mr. CAMP of Michigan. come tax credit for single, childless workers; were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1322: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. to the Committee on Ways and Means. tions as follows: BOUCHER, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. HONDA. H.R. 1338: Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. SHULER, Mr. By Mr. DREIER (for himself, Mr. H.R. 82: Mr. BERRY, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. LIPINSKI, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. COLE of Oklahoma, Mr. GIFFORDS, and Mr. ISRAEL. BOREN, Mr. PATRICK MURPHY of Pennsyl- PITTS, Mr. PUTNAM, and Mr. RUSH): H.R. 154: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. H. Con. Res. 178. Concurrent resolution ex- vania, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. KLEIN of H.R. 156: Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania. pressing the sense of the Congress that the Florida, Mr. SHAYS, and Mr. MCINTYRE. H.R. 180: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota and United States should expand trade opportu- H.R. 1343: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. SCOTT Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. nities with Mongolia by initiating negotia- of Georgia, Ms. LEE, Mr. GERLACH, and Mr. H.R. 219: Mr. ADERHOLT. tions to enter into a free trade agreement CUMMINGS. H.R. 241: Mrs. BACHMANN. with Mongolia; to the Committee on Ways H.R. 1357: Mr. COBLE, Mrs. WILSON of New H.R. 245: Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. and Means. Mexico, Mr. CRENSHAW, and Mr. CARTER. H.R. 303: Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. LARSEN of By Mr. SERRANO: H.R. 1381: Mr. PAYNE. Washington, Mr. SMITH of Washington, and H. Con. Res. 179. Concurrent resolution H.R. 1398: Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. HARE, Mr. CAL- Mr. HAYES. providing for a conditional adjournment of VERT, Mr. HOEKSTRA, and Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 396: Ms. GRANGER. the House of Representatives and a condi- Georgia. H.R. 404: Mr. DUNCAN. tional recess or adjournment of the Senate; H.R. 1399: Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. FLAKE, Mrs. H.R. 418: Mr. KLINE of Minnesota, Mr. considered and agreed to. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. NUNES, and Mr. BACHUS, Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, and By Ms. KILPATRICK (for herself, Mr. PAUL. Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. CONYERS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. H.R. 1400: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 450: Mr. DICKS. SERRANO, Mr. COHEN, Mr. RUSH, and fornia, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. H.R. 462: Mr. HILL. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida): CRENSHAW, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. MICA, Mr. KEL- H.R. 468: Mr. SERRANO and Ms. ZOE H. Con. Res. 180. Concurrent resolution LER, Mr. CUMMINGS, and Mr. MILLER of Flor- LOFGREN of California. supporting the goals and ideals of African ida. H.R. 507: Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. American Bone Marrow Awareness Month; to H.R. 1415: Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. CLARKE, and H.R. 530: Mr. MCNERNEY and Mr. ALEX- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. ANDER. By Mr. ORTIZ (for himself, Mr. TOM H.R. 1416: Ms. CLARKE and Mr. BRADY of H.R. 549: Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 583: Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, Mr. TAYLOR, Mrs. H.R. 1418: Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. BOYDA of Kansas, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. H.R. 1419: Mr. SHAYS, Mr. JORDAN, and Mr. H.R. 601: Mr. LATOURETTE. HINOJOSA, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 621: Mr. HODES and Mr. DENT. ISSA, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. H.R. 1420: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. GEORGE H.R. 642: Mr. ALEXANDER. BOUCHER, Mr. GOODE, Ms. KILPATRICK, MILLER of California, and Ms. LORETTA H.R. 643: Mr. HARE and Mr. RAHALL. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. GRIJALVA, SANCHEZ of California. H.R. 657: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. GOR- Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, H.R. 1422: Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. FARR, Mr. DON, and Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. FORBES, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. AL OLVER, and Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. H.R. 687: Mr. ALLEN. GREEN of Texas, Mr. SPACE, and Mr. H.R. 1428: Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 697: Mr. SULLIVAN. WOLF): H.R. 1440: Mr. PORTER. H. Con. Res. 181. Concurrent resolution rec- H.R. 748: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan and Mr. H.R. 1459: Mr. STUPAK, Mr. WELLER, Mr. ognizing and commending all volunteers and PEARCE. SCOTT of Georgia, and Mr. DUNCAN. other persons who provide support to the H.R. 758: Mr. ALEXANDER. H.R. 1464: Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. HOLT, Ms. families and children of members of the H.R. 782: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of LEE, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Mr. ACKERMAN. Armed Forces, including National Guard and Texas and Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 1474: Mr. WELCH of Vermont, Mr. HIN- Reserve personnel, who are deployed in serv- fornia. CHEY, Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. MELANCON, ice to the United States; to the Committee H.R. 840: Mr. PASTOR. and Ms. VELA˜ ZQUEZ. on Armed Services. H.R. 864: Mr. RAMSTAD and Mr. RUSH. H.R. 1506: Mr. ARCURI, Ms. CASTOR, and Ms. By Mr. ALLEN: H.R. 867: Mr. WOLF, Mr. PETERSON of Min- LINDA T. SA˜ NCHEZ of California. H. Res. 525. A resolution expressing the nesota, and Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. H.R. 1507: Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota and sense of the House of Representatives that H.R. 928: Mr. CASTLE. Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. the United States should reaffirm the com- H.R. 957: Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. COBLE, Mr. H.R. 1514: Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. mitments of the United States to the 2001 DENT, Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico, and Mr. H.R. 1532: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. FRANK Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement CARTER. of Massachusetts. and Public Health and to pursuing trade H.R. 971: Mr. WELCH of Vermont. H.R. 1536: Mr. ARCURI. policies that promote access to affordable H.R. 1023: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. ROGERS H.R. 1537: Mr. MCKEON, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. medicines; to the Committee on Ways and of Kentucky, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Ms. PERLMUTTER, and Ms. SUTTON. ´ Means. VELAZQUEZ, and Mrs. BIGGERT. H.R. 1552: Mr. CUMMINGS, Mrs. CAPPS, and By Mr. CUMMINGS: H.R. 1030: Mr. WATT. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. H. Res. 526. A resolution supporting home H.R. 1043: Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 1560: Mr. GOODE. ownership and responsible lending; to the H.R. 1076: Mr. FOSSELLA. H.R. 1576: Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 1088: Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsyl- H.R. 1584: Mr. MCINTYRE, Ms. HERSETH By Mr. MCDERMOTT (for himself, Mr. vania. SANDLIN, Mr. REGULA, and Mr. HODES. WELLER, Mr. STARK, Mr. PORTER, Mr. H.R. 1092: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 1610: Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. CARTER, and LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. BERKLEY, Mrs. H.R. 1102: Mr. SPACE and Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. BILBRAY. BACHMANN, Mr. YARMUTH, and Mrs. H.R. 1103: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. WOOL- H.R. 1629: Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. DAVIS of California): SEY, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, and H.R. 1634: Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. GENE H. Res. 527. A resolution recognizing the Mr. HONDA. GREEN of Texas, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. SOLIS, month of November as ‘‘National Homeless H.R. 1108: Mr. BISHOP of New York and Ms. Mr. ENGEL, Mr. WAXMAN, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. Youth Awareness Month‘‘; to the Committee EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. RUSH, and Mrs. CAPPS. on Ways and Means. H.R. 1110: Mr. BOSWELL. H.R. 1647: Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsyl- By Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut (for H.R. 1112: Mr. CAMPBELL of California. vania. himself, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. H.R. 1113: Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. RENZI, H.R. 1665: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. DELAURO, Mr. LARSON of Con- and Mr. BURTON of Indiana. H.R. 1687: Ms. NORTON, Mr. LOEBSACK, and necticut, and Mr. SHAYS): H.R. 1120: Mrs. BACHMANN and Mr. WAMP. Mr. ALLEN. H. Res. 528. A resolution commemorating H.R. 1134: Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. H.R. 1699: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. PRICE the 300th anniversary of the Town of New H.R. 1147: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. of North Carolina, and Mr. BRADY of Penn- Milford, Connecticut; to the Committee on H.R. 1171: Mr. CLAY and Mr. GERLACH. sylvania. Oversight and Government Reform. H.R. 1177: Mr. ETHERIDGE. H.R. 1705: Mr. ARCURI and Mr. COHEN. By Mr. WELCH of Vermont: H.R. 1178: Mr. RAMSTAD. H.R. 1707: Mr. COSTELLO. H. Res. 529. A resolution commending Brig- H.R. 1193: Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsyl- H.R. 1709: Mr. HOLDEN and Mr. KILDEE. adier General George Stannard and the Sec- vania. H.R. 1761: Mr. POE. ond Vermont Brigade upon the 144th anni- H.R. 1197: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 1809: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York.

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H.R. 1845: Mr. REYES, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- H.R. 2332: Mr. COBLE, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mrs. fornia, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- gia, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. PETRI. WILSON of New Mexico, and Mrs. JO ANN LARD, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, H.R. 1846: Mr. SESSIONS. DAVIS of Virginia. Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Ms. H.R. 1856: Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. H.R. 2342: Mr. HONDA. SOLIS, Mr. STARK, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Ms. WA- H.R. 1871: Mr. WYNN. H.R. 2353: Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, and TERS, Ms. WATSON, Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. WOOL- H.R. 1872: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Ms. HIRONO. SEY, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. H.R. 1881: Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 2361: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. EMAN- H.R. 1889: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 2362: Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky and Mr. UEL, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. MARKEY, H.R. 1912: Mr. STUPAK. CROWLEY. Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, H.R. 1927: Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. H.R. 2365: Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. PETERSON of Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, H.R. 1937: Mr. SPRATT, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. Minnesota, Mr. GOHMERT, and Mr. CAMP of Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. DELAHUNT, Ms. BERK- BLUMENAUER, Ms. FOXX, Mr. NUNES, Mr. STU- Michigan. LEY, and Ms. CASTOR. PAK, and Mr. PORTER. H.R. 2380: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. HAYES, H.R. 2762: Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. BACHUS, and Ms. H.R. 1941: Mr. CUMMINGS. Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. DELAURO. H.R. 1943: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois and Mr. PLATTS, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and H.R. 2802: Mr. PAUL, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. PAYNE, BUTTERFIELD. Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. HONDA, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Ms. H.R. 1953: Mr. BOREN. H.R. 2392: Mr. HARE. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. TIERNEY, and Mr. FARR. H.R. 1956: Mr. BISHOP of New York. H.R. 2416: Mr. WELDON of Florida. H.R. 2805: Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. DAVID DAVIS of H.R. 1957: Mr. DELAHUNT and Mr. HOLT. H.R. 2417: Mr. STARK. Tennessee, and Mr. GORDON. OE OFGREN H.R. 1968: Ms. Z L of California, H.R. 2426: Mr. HILL. H.R. 2809: Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. GRIJALVA, HOMPSON EWIS Mr. T of Mississippi, and Mr. L H.R. 2435: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia and Mr. Mr. KIND, and Mr. CARNAHAN. of Georgia. WYNN. H.R. 2818: Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, H.R. 1971: Mr. BUTTERFIELD and Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 2438: Mr. BAKER. Ms. CARSON, and Mr. GONZALEZ. H.R. 1983: Mr. LOBIONDO, Ms. CASTOR, and H.R. 2443: Mr. MCNULTY and Mr. BOREN. H.R. 2821: Mr. HERGER and Mr. JEFFERSON. Mr. WEXLER. H.R. 2447: Ms. CARSON, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. H.R. 2827: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 1990: Mrs. JONES of Ohio. CONYERS, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. JEFFERSON, and H.R. 2831: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and Mr. ARMAN ERLMUTTER H.R. 2015: Ms. H , Mr. P , Mr. HOLT. DAVIS of Alabama. Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, and H.R. 2458: Mr. ALTMIRE. H.R. 2832: Mr. UPTON. Mr. HIGGINS. H.R. 2471: Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. H.R. 2834: Mr. WELCH of Vermont and Mr. H.R. 2027: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS and Mr. H.R. 2504: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. FILNER. DAVIS of Alabama. H.R. 2510: Mr. WICKER and Mrs. BACHMANN. H.R. 2840: Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 2036: Mr. HARE. H.R. 2512: Mr. LAMPSON. H.R. 2842: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 2046: Mr. CARNAHAN and Mr. HASTINGS H.R. 2548: Mr. SCHIFF and Ms. LORETTA H.R. 2852: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. ETHERIDGE, of Florida. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. DELAHUNT, Ms. BORDALLO, H.R. 2053: Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. MCNULTY, Mrs. H.R. 2550: Mrs. DRAKE and Mr. MILLER of Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. FARR, Mrs. MCCAR- BONO, and Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Florida. THY of New York, and Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ- H.R. 2054: Mr. COSTA. H.R. 2578: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Ms. BALART of Florida. H.R. 2060: Mr. GILCHREST. FALLIN, and Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. H.R. 2857: Mr. SARBANES, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. H.R. 2069: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2588: Mr. WELDON of Florida. HARE, and Ms. CLARKE. H.R. 2075: Mr. BACA. H.R. 2596: Mr. FILNER, Ms. BEAN, Mr. H.R. 2859: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2091: Mr. DAVIS of Alabama and Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. TIERNEY, Ms. H.R. 2860: Mr. HOEKSTRA and Mr. HINOJOSA. GILLMOR. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. ELLISON, and Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 2879: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. H.R. 2092: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. GEORGE MIL- H.R. 2600: Mr. GOODE, Mr. DUNCAN, and Mr. H.R. 2880: Mr. SAXTON, Mr. RENZI, and Mr. LER of California, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of Cali- ADERHOLT. SESSIONS. fornia, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, H.R. 2892: Mrs. MALONEY of New York. H.R. 2608: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. HONDA, Mr. H.J. Res. 45: Mr. DONNELLY. H.R. 2609: Mr. CHANDLER and Mr. HINOJOSA. PAYNE, Mr. FILNER, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. ROTH- H. Con. Res. 4: Mr. GORDON. H.R. 2634: Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, MAN, Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. WATSON, Mr. H. Con. Res. 102: Mr. SNYDER, Ms. ROYBAL- Mr. CONYERS, Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. STARK, Mrs. CAPPS, and Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. POMEROY, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. BERKLEY, and Mr. DAVIS of Illi- H.R. 2639: Mr. WALBERG and Mr. BURTON of COHEN, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. nois. Indiana. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. COURTNEY, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 136: Mr. UDALL of New Mexico H.R. 2659: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mrs. ANDREWS. and Mr. JONES of North Carolina. BOYDA of Kansas, and Mr. PLATTS. H.R. 2102: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. H. Con. Res. 139: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 2668: Mr. ELLISON. DICKS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. H. Con. Res. 162: Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- H.R. 2700: Ms. BORDALLO. MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, vania, Mr. DOYLE, Ms. MATSUI, and Mr. H.R. 2702: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. WOLF. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. CARNAHAN, and Mr. STARK. H.R. 2103: Mr. COURTNEY. H. Con. Res. 169: Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 2707: Mr. FOSSELLA. H.R. 2122: Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. H. Con. Res. 176: Mr. PETERSON of Pennsyl- H.R. 2723: Mr. RUSH, Mr. HALL of Texas, GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. OLVER, Ms. vania. and Mr. BUTTERFIELD. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. NADLER, Mr. H. Res. 32: Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 2734: Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. ALLEN, and Mr. LOBIONDO. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. MILLER of Florida, H.R. 2123: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Min- and Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Texas. nesota, and Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 2738: Mr. PENCE. H.R. 2125: Mr. GILLMOR. H. Res. 34: Mr. RUSH, Mr. HONDA, Mr. LEWIS H.R. 2743: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. H.R. 2138: Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Ms. of Georgia, and Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 2745: Mr. PAUL, Mr. LAMPSON, and Mr. HOOLEY, Mr. CULBERSON, and Mrs. H. Res. 37: Ms. LEE and Ms. CASTOR. ALEXANDER. BACHMANN. H. Res. 106: Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. BOYD of H.R. 2746: Mr. RUSH. H.R. 2149: Mr. ALEXANDER. Florida, Ms. CARSON, Mr. WATT, Mr. ARCHANT AUL H.R. 2165: Ms. KILPATRICK and Mr. GON- H.R. 2750: Mr. M , Mr. P , Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. EWIS UMMINGS ZALEZ. L of California, Mr. C , Mr. KAGEN, and Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 2216: Ms. CARSON. WEXLER, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. H. Res. 111: Mrs. MALONEY of New York, H.R. 2217: Ms. CARSON. SMITH of Texas, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. BOREN, Mr. Mr. SPACE, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. H.R. 2228: Mr. WOLF. BOSWELL, Ms. CASTOR, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Ms. WALZ of Minnesota, and Mr. MANZULLO. H.R. 2231: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington and ESHOO, Ms. GIFFORDS, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE H. Res. 140: Ms. SHEA-PORTER and Mr. Mr. DUNCAN. JOHNSON of Texas, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2236: Ms. DEGETTE. York, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, H. Res. 145: Mr. CROWLEY and Ms. LINDA T. H.R. 2247: Mr. PASTOR and Mr. DEFAZIO. Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. STARK, Mrs. SA´ NCHEZ of California. H.R. 2255: Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. TAUSCHER, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. H. Res. 169: Mr. ALTMIRE. H.R. 2265: Ms. HOOLEY. MICHAUD, Mr. SESTAK, and Ms. SOLIS. H. Res. 208: Mr. WESTMORELAND and Mr. H.R. 2274: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mrs. H.R. 2758: Mr. HOLT, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, GALLEGLY. MCCARTHY of New York, and Mr. DICKS. Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. H. Res. 231: Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 2280: Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. BOSWELL, MURPHY of Connecticut, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. H. Res. 282: Mr. FOSSELLA and Mrs. DRAKE. and Mr. PLATTS. BECERRA, Mr. BERMAN, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. H. Res. 303: Mr. CONYERS and Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 2289: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- CARDOZA, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. H. Res. 326: Mr. SPRATT, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. fornia. ESHOO, Mr. FARR, Mr. FILNER, Ms. HARMAN, BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. MARSHALL, and H.R. 2298: Mr. HIGGINS and Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. HONDA, Mr. LANTOS, Ms. LEE, Ms. ZOE Mr. SESTAK. H.R. 2312: Mr. BAKER and Mr. MILLER of LOFGREN of California, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. H. Res. 333: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia and Florida. MCNERNEY, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- Mr. ELLISON.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:02 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JN7.094 H28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMHOUSE June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7435 H. Res. 338: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois and Mr. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM part of the United States of America for the HASTINGS of Florida. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS renewal of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process; to the Committee on Foreign Af- H. Res. 345: Mr. KILDEE, Mr. RYAN of Wis- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors consin, Mr. CASTLE, and Mr. DELAHUNT. fairs. were deleted from public bills and reso- 94. Also, a petition of the Democrats H. Res. 356: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Ms. LORET- lutions as follows: TA SANCHEZ of California, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Abroad Munich, Germany, relative to a Res- H.R. 2720: Mr. REYES. Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. WAXMAN, olution urging the Congress of the United H. Res. 106: Mr. WICKER. and Mr. RUSH. States to impress upon the President of the f United States that the current crisis over H. Res. 476: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Iran’s enrichment of uranium and its alleged H. Res. 489: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, and PETITIONS, ETC. aid and assistance to the insurgency in Iraq Ms. KILPATRICK. Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions should be solved through diplomacy and di- H. Res. 493: Mr. THOMPSON of California, and papers were laid on the clerk’s rect talks with the government of Iran; to Mr. DREIER, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. MCKEON, and desk and referred as follows: the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mrs. MALONEY of New York. 91. The SPEAKER presented a petition of 95. Also, a petition of the Democrats H. Res. 494: Mr. FILNER. the Democrats Abroad Munich, Germany, Abroad Munich, Germany, relative to a Res- olution concerning the restoration of habeas H. Res. 497: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. relative to a Resolution strongly supporting corpus; to the Committee on the Judiciary. FORTUN˜ O, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. a political rather than a military solution to MORAN of Virginia, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, the civil war in Iraq involving a regional dip- 96. Also, a petition of the Washington and Mr. HIGGINS. lomatic effort including Iraq’s neighbors, as Democratic Town Committee, relative to a Resolution urgently petitioning the Congress H. Res. 499: Mr. KLINE of Minnesota, Mr. military force cannot be the answer to com- of the United States to institute impeach- ELLSWORTH, Mr. DENT, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. munal violence; to the Committee on Armed ment proceedings against the President of LAMBORN, Mr. WAMP, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. Services. the United States and the Vice President for CULBERSON, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. WIL- 92. Also, a petition of the Democrats approving warrantless surveillance of United SON of South Carolina, and Mr. ALEXANDER. Abroad Munich, Germany, relative to a Res- olution calling on the Democratic National States citizens in violation of the Constitu- H. Res. 500: Mr. WICKER and Mr. MCCOTTER. Committee to develop a United States Cli- tion; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H. Res. 506: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. mate Change Policy by 2008 that includes the 97. Also, a petition of the Democratic H. Res. 508: Mr. ROHRABACHER. United States participation in multilateral Party of Arizona, relative to a Resolution H. Res. 511: Mr. ROSKAM. efforts to slow, stop and reverse the increase calling for an end to the United States pres- of global GHG emissions; to the Committee ence in Iraq by limiting funding for the war H. Res. 515: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. BLUMENAUER, on Energy and Commerce. and fully funding the safe and orderly rede- Mr. WU, and Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. 93. Also, a petition of the Democrats ployment and withdrawal of all troops from H. Res. 521: Mr. WEINER and Mrs. LOWEY. Abroad Munich, Germany, relative to a Res- Iraq; jointly to the Committees on Armed H. Res. 523: Mr. ROTHMAN. olution calling for a proactive policy on the Services and Foreign Affairs.

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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2007 No. 106 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was U.S. SENATE, Senate will resume consideration of S. called to order by the Honorable JON PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, 1639, which the clerk will report. TESTER, a Senator from the State of Washington, DC, June 28, 2007. The legislative clerk read as follows: To the Senate: Montana. A bill (S. 1639) to provide for comprehen- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, sive immigration reform and for other pur- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby PRAYER poses. appoint the Honorable JON TESTER, a Sen- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- ator from the State of Montana, to perform Pending: fered the following prayer: the duties of the Chair. Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) modified Let us pray. ROBERT C. BYRD, amendment No. 1934, of a perfecting nature. Gracious God, our hiding place, how President pro tempore. Division VII of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) Mr. TESTER thereupon assumed the modified amendment No. 1934. often we take refuge in Your forgive- Division VIII of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) ness. Thank You for Your unlimited chair as Acting President pro tempore. modified amendment No. 1934. mercy. Today, we are aware of how we f Division IX of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) do not always measure up to what we modified amendment No. 1934. know to be right; forgive us. Also, we RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY Division X of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) know of the times we have done wrong LEADER modified amendment No. 1934. Division XI of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) because of our failure to act; forgive The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- modified amendment No. 1934. us. Help us, Lord, to lean on Your pore. The majority leader is recog- Division XII of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) grace, trusting You to save us from nized. modified amendment No. 1934. ourselves. Division XIII of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) f Today, bless the Members of this modified amendment No. 1934. great body. Give them the strength and SCHEDULE Division XIV of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) modified amendment No. 1934. commitment to lead our Nation to new Mr. REID. This morning the Senate Division XV of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) levels of greatness. Empower them to will immediately resume consideration modified amendment No. 1934. use their talents, abilities, and ener- of S. 1639, the immigration legislation. Division XVI of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) gies to make a better world. As they There will be an hour of debate only modified amendment No. 1934. walk in the path of truth and honor, prior to the cloture vote on the legisla- Division XVII of Reid (for Kennedy/Spec- ter) modified amendment No. 1934. give them Your peace. We pray in Your tion. The time is divided between Sen- saving Name. Amen. Division XVIII of Reid (for Kennedy/Spec- ators KENNEDY and SPECTER or their ter) modified amendment No. 1934. designees. Division XIX of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) f Following the hour, the leaders will modified amendment No. 1934. each receive 10 minutes if they choose Division XX of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to utilize the time, with the majority modified amendment No. 1934. Division XXI of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) The Honorable JON TESTER, a Sen- leader controlling the final 10 minutes. modified amendment No. 1934. ator from the State of Montana, led If all time is used, the cloture vote Division XXII of Reid (for Kennedy/Spec- the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: would occur about 10:50 this morning. ter) modified amendment No. 1934. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Members are reminded that there is a Division XXIII of Reid (for Kennedy/Spec- United States of America, and to the Repub- 10 a.m. filing deadline for any germane ter) modified amendment No. 1934. Division XXIV of Reid (for Kennedy/Spec- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, second-degree amendments. ter) modified amendment No. 1934. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f Division XXV of Reid (for Kennedy/Spec- ter) modified amendment No. 1934. f RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME Division XXVI of Reid (for Kennedy/Spec- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ter) modified amendment No. 1934. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING pore. Under the previous order, the Division XXVII of Reid (for Kennedy/Spec- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE ter) modified amendment No. 1934. leadership time is reserved. Kennedy Amendment No. 1978 (to Division The PRESIDING OFFICER. The f VII of Reid (for Kennedy/Specter) modified clerk will please read a communication amendment No. 1934), to change the enact- to the Senate from the President pro COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION ment date. tempore (Mr. BYRD). REFORM ACT The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The legislative clerk read the fol- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pore. The Senator from Massachusetts lowing letter: pore. Under the previous order, the is recognized.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S8642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 28, 2007 Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I un- a number of instances, individuals, the in this country, and whether we believe derstand that at the hour of 10:30 we undocumented, have crossed the line in that our greatest days are yet to come. will be having the cloture vote on the terms of immigration, drawn here by Are we going to respond to the voices immigration legislation. Am I correct? the great economic magnet, the eco- of fear? And that is the issue. Are we The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- nomic magnet that is on this side of going to have a positive resolution, a pore. The vote may actually be at 10:50. the border that says: Look, we need constructive resolution, that is going Mr. KENNEDY. Fine. I yield myself 5 you over here to make the American to continue to be shaped as it goes to minutes. economy work. We want to pay you the House of Representatives, shaped Mr. President, this has been a long over here when you are unemployed there as well by different responsible journey to try and bring our broken over here. We will provide you the re- figures? It may have somewhat of a dif- immigration system and our broken sources so you can look after your fam- ferent view. Or are we going to say no, borders to the place where this Senate ily. People have been attracted to that no, we have listened to those voices of can take action. Today’s action is magnet. We have them here. fear who say: Absolutely not. We are going to be absolutely key to whether For those toward the end of this dis- going to take the status quo. Every we will be able to continue and finalize cussion and debate, as we have heard person who votes ‘‘no’’ is going to this legislation at the end of the week. on the floor, we know what they are know that this situation is going to get So today’s vote is a critical vote, key against. We do not know what they are worse and worse and worse. vote, perhaps the most important vote for. Time and time again they tell us: We are going to say that: Oh, yes, we have had here on this issue over the We do not like this provision; we do sure, we will do something down on the period of the last 3 years. not like that provision; we do not want border. But you are never going to Our Judiciary Committee has been that part of it. They ought to be able have the kind of workforce enforce- working on this legislation. Senator to explain to the American people what ment, you are never going to have the SPECTER has been a key part of this they are for. What are they going to do kind of absolutely essential identifica- whole effort. It has been a bipartisan with the 121⁄2 million who are undocu- tion system that any responsible immi- effort. Our quest has been a bipartisan mented here? Send them back? Send gration system is absolutely required effort here on the floor of the Senate. them back to countries around the to have. Those of us who are committed to world, more than $250 billion; buses This is a vital vote about the future this issue believe we have an important that would go from Los Angeles to New of our country or the past. That is responsibility to try to achieve some- York and back again? Try and find going to be the issue in question when thing. We believe the reason for us them? Develop a type of Gestapo here the time comes to vote. being here, whether it is from Massa- to seek out these people who are in the Mr. President, I reserve the remain- chusetts or Pennsylvania or from other shadows? That is their alternative? der of my time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- States, is to deal with the public’s That is their alternative? pore. The Senator from Pennsylvania. business, the Nation’s business. This is This country and this Senate is bet- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I yield the Nation’s business. I think outside ter. We have a process that said: Look, myself 5 minutes. of the issue of the war in Iraq, this is okay, you are here and undocumented. The legislation now pending is the front and center for our country. You are going to have to pay a price. very best that can be done by very ex- People in my State are concerned We are going to take people who are in tensive work on the immigration prob- and affected by it, and they are in the line who have said they want to lems in the United States. other parts of the country as well. We play by the rules. They go and they Last year in the 109th Congress, the have 900,000 nonnative-born individuals wait, and you wait and you wait and Judiciary Committee, which I chaired, in my State of Massachusetts. Of those you wait. You pay and pay, and you produced a bill. This year we went to a 900,000, 200,000 are undocumented. We pay and you pay. You pay your fees, little different procedure and we have have more than 3,000—in the city of you pay your processing fees, your ad- structured a bill which is the best that Boston—more than 3,000 small busi- justment fees. You pay not only for can be done as of this moment. It may nesses directly responsible for 34,000 yourself but the other members of the yet be improved in the balance of the jobs, more than half a billion dollars in family. You demonstrate you are going amendments yet to be voted upon, if pay and sales taxes in my State by to learn English, you demonstrate you cloture is invoked on this vote this those who are born in other countries. worked here, that you are a good cit- morning, a 60-vote tally, obviously They represent probably less than 10 izen, that you have not had any run-in very difficult to get to. percent of the State’s population, and with crime, and then maybe you get on Had I written the bill, it would have 17 percent of the job market. The work- that pathway with a green card, and, been substantially different. I would ers in our State, 17 percent are non- perhaps, in 15, 18 years you will be able have agreed with Senator MENENDEZ native born, a demonstration that to raise your hand and be a citizen here that there ought to be more consider- those individuals who have come here in the United States. This is the issue. ation to families. I would have agreed to the United States want to work. Are we going to have a constructive with Senator DODD that we ought to They want to work. They also are men and positive resolution of this issue, or have more parents coming into this and women of faith. They are men and are we going to be naysayers, bumper country. I would have agreed with women who care about their families, sticker sloganeers who say: We are those who oppose the touchback, which by the fact that more than $48 billion against amnesty, or, we are against I think is punitive and formalistic and is returned every single year to the this bill? not related to anything, necessarily. countries in Central and South Amer- America deserves better. The issue is But this is an accommodation. The ica. too important. Now is the time, this is art of politics is to compromise and to They care about their families. They the place. The Senate is the forum accommodate. We have constantly said want to work. More likely than not, where we have to take this action. to the opponents: If you have some- they are all men and women of deep I am hopeful that America is watch- thing better, tell us what it is. faith and religious belief. That is re- ing this and will understand what is at Not only have the opponents not told flected in many of our communities in stake here. This is an issue and this is us what they have in mind for some- my State and in travels around the a vote of enormous importance. We thing better, but they have refused to country. You see that day in and day talk of votes here. Some are more im- come forward and offer any amend- out. portant than others. A few are of enor- ments and have used Senate procedure Also they want to be a part of the mous significance and consequence. A to stop others from offering amend- American dream. We have seen that re- few of them are going to have a defin- ments. So for hours I sat here as man- flected in the total numbers of individ- ing impact about what kind of society ager of the bill doing nothing. That is uals who have served in the Armed we are going to be in, how we are going why we have utilized the unusual pro- Forces of our country. Some 70,000 to treat each other, whether we have a cedure we have today. Some are com- have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, respect for our fellow human beings plaining that they have not had an op- and many have lost their lives. But in and our fellow individuals who are here portunity to offer amendments but,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8643 candidly, it is their own fault. When and so expresses himself or herself by ing who they are—the threat this pre- they had a chance to do so, they didn’t. voting for cloture so the bill can go for- sents to the security of every man, Beyond that, they stopped others from ward but then votes against the bill on woman, and child. offering amendments. the merits. Those who vote against clo- This bill is aimed to fix what is bro- We have the advocates for the immi- ture will be responsible for killing the ken in our system. I have had indi- grants. They have a very strong case. bill. They can then vote against the vidual Senators say to me: Well, if the What this bill started out to do was to bill so that they won’t be responsible bill was just this part, I would vote for deal with the 12 million people who are for passing the bill. Around here, we it; if the bill was just that part, I would so-called ‘‘living in the shadows’’ in like to avoid being responsible for one vote for it. The point is, this part or fear. This bill does deal with that issue. thing or another, but if we do not have that part won’t get 60 votes. Only a Those who say it doesn’t go far cloture on this bill, the bill is dead. If combination of parts to accomplish a enough have a point, but I think they we have cloture, then Senators are not broad fix of broken borders, broken lose sight of the core reason the bill is responsible for its passage when they identification, a totally broken system structured, as it is for the 12 million. It vote against it. will get enough votes. accommodates them in a realistic way I urge my colleagues to bear that in We are very close to the votes re- and puts them on the path to citizen- mind. We pride ourselves in the Senate quired. I don’t know what to say to ship. That has led many to cry ‘‘am- on being courageous. President Ken- Members who are not yet decided to nesty.’’ I don’t think it is amnesty for nedy’s book as a Senator was titled bring them on board. I agree with what the reasons that have been enumerated ‘‘Profiles in Courage.’’ We have one il- Senator KENNEDY and Senator SPECTER many times. But amnesty, like beauty, lustration of that in the senior Senator have said: If we miss this opportunity, is in the eye of the beholder. These 12 from Arizona, Mr. MCCAIN, who is on there is not likely to be another one in million are going to be here whether the front page of the Washington Post the next few years to fix the system. we legislate or not. So if it is amnesty, today with the reports about his coura- What will that mean? That will mean to do nothing is to have silent am- geous stand on immigration costing every year 700,000 to 800,000 more peo- nesty. They are going to stay here. To him votes, perhaps costing him the Re- ple will come across our borders do nothing is to perpetuate anarchy. publican nomination. No one knows for unobserved, unknown. They will dis- Those who have argued strenuously sure, but it isn’t helping him any. appear into the shadows. If there is pe- and cogently to have border protection It would be my hope that the Senate riod of ‘‘do nothing’’ for the next 10 and employer verification to eliminate would rise to the occasion and would years, that will be 7 to 8 million more the magnet and to reimpose the rule of not kill this bill because if it is done, it people illegally in the country. If we law are right. But they are not going to is finished for the year. Next year is a don’t fix our visa overstay system, get the core of what they want if no Presidential/congressional election. We which is in this bill—40 percent of the bill is passed. So we ought to come to are off to 2009 and beyond. Then it will illegal population are visas overstay; grips with the basic reality that the only be worse. many of them don’t go home—that will fundamentals on both sides have been I leave my colleagues with the essen- remain unfixed. If we don’t come up realized, not the periphery and not the tial point that a responsible position with fraud-proof identification cards, fringes, but the fundamentals. would be to let the bill go forward. employers will never really be able to We have had some votes which really There is another 60-vote margin com- know whom they employ and whether defy the tradition of the Senate. We ing on the issue of a budget point of that individual is a legal person. This had the Dorgan amendment early on order. Don’t be responsible for killing is an opportunity to fix all of that. where many voted against their pref- the bill by voting against cloture. Then The fixes may not be to everyone’s erences, their policy judgments, to kill you don’t have to be responsible for the liking, but they are positive. It is the the bill. They had a position as to what bill when voting no, and let the major- most positive immigration bill we have they thought was right. They had ex- ity rule but not call for a super- considered yet. pressed it. We knew what their policy majority on this very critical issue. Additionally, never before in the his- position was. They voted the other way I reserve the remainder of my time. tory of the country is more being done to kill the bill. Mr. KENNEDY. I yield 5 minutes to to fix our broken borders, to fix inte- Yesterday, on the Baucus amend- the Senator from California. rior enforcement, to fix employer sanc- ment, it was really extraordinary. I The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. tions. One thing is happening that has have been here a while. Twenty-three CASEY). The Senator from California. turned this bill by talk show hosts into Senators changed their votes. You can Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, this something it is not, and that is for tell on the cards, there is a check one is really a very difficult time because those people who are opposed, this is way and a cross-off and a check the probably in the 14 years I have been an amnesty bill. I don’t know how we other way. Twenty-three Senators here, there is no more important bill could say more strongly that it is not. changed their votes. We talk about pro- than this one. There is no more dif- I don’t know how we could say more files in courage, this is a profile in cyn- ficult bill. There is no bill that calls strongly that what is out there now is icism. Votes were changed in order to upon the courage of every single Sen- a silent amnesty. People are here 15, 20, defeat the bill, not because they ex- ator more than this bill. I know what 25 years. They are working, owning pressed the preferences of the Senators. has been happening out there. I know property. They now have a state of am- There were colleagues who said how the calls that have been made. I know nesty. This bill reconciles that. This they would vote, and then they didn’t some of the threats that have been bill changes that. This bill prevents it vote the way they said they were going made. Yet we have a chance in this bill from happening in the future. It is hard to. I am not going to call them com- to do the right thing. for me to understand why that doesn’t mitments which were breached, but Many people don’t understand the measure big-time with many of our col- that term might be used. It is a little bill. They don’t understand the large leagues. Apparently, it does not. strong to say that a Senator broke his amount of the bill that is dedicated to I can only come to the floor to plead: word and breached a commitment. Let enforcing our borders. They don’t un- Let us finish this bill. If you are con- me simply say that some said how they derstand the money that the fees and cerned about enforcement, Senator would vote and then didn’t. That is an fines put into the process to be able to GRAHAM’s amendment coming down the unusual occurrence in the Senate. do what we need to do with respect to pike next has many very interesting It has been a common practice for immigration. They don’t understand improvements. Give him a chance to Senators to vote in favor of cloture and the reforms that are made in employ- offer that amendment, then vote no. then to vote against the bill. That ex- ment verification. They also don’t un- But I think to cut this bill off now is a presses a middle ground that the Sen- derstand the threat to our national se- huge mistake. We are so close. There ator doesn’t think there ought to have curity—that having so many people in are still a series of amendments to be to be a supermajority that is, 60 this country and not knowing who they passed. Please, give them an oppor- votes—to carry the bill. But the Sen- are, having more people coming into tunity postcloture. Please vote for clo- ator doesn’t want to vote for the bill this country every day and not know- ture.

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The Sen- election my constituents sent me a way and on the other side who want it ator from North Carolina. couple of clear messages, one of which all their way, thwarting the will of the Mrs. DOLE. Mr. President, first of was do something about illegal immi- majority, which recognizes that nei- all, I thank Senator SESSIONS, Senator gration. In my State, we have a major- ther side can have it all their way but DEMINT, and Senator VITTER for their ity of people who are entering the that doing nothing is not acceptable. hard work on this matter, and other country illegally coming across the That will be the result if cloture is not Senators as well. border from Mexico, creating huge en- invoked. Certainly, there is one area in which vironmental problems, law enforce- The final point I would like to make we have much agreement; that is, se- ment problems, people victimized on is there are several amendments we curing our borders. Clearly, the Amer- both sides, costs to the State, lawless- should be voting on to improve this ican people do not have any confidence ness literally on street corners. The legislation. Only by moving forward at all in the promises this will be done people of my State are saying: What is with the cloture vote will we be able to when there is track record of total fail- happening to our country when we vote on those amendments. One of ure. In 1986, there were 3 million illegal can’t enforce the laws at the border? those is an important amendment, a aliens, and today, of course, there are Are we not a sovereign country? They very large amendment, which was put 12 million or more. The Government have a point. together by Senator GRAHAM and my- does not seem to know how many. We understand politically that in self and Senator MARTINEZ and several I have an op-ed piece from the Char- order for us to enforce the law, we have others which really tries to fill in all of lotte Observer. Just quoting from 1986: to have an enforceable law. As a result, the gaps in enforcement, some of which This bill will help us provide the imme- this bill we have put together for the have been pointed out to us by our con- diate relief on the border that we need. first time creates a strong bipartisan stituents, by critics of the bill, by folks In my view, it is a good bill. We should consensus for all of the things that are on the talk shows, by people who op- all support it, be glad that this long needed to control our border. But it pose the bill. We have taken a lot of controversy has finally been put to does more in two key ways. The reason those suggestions—many of them are rest. these other two things are important is great ideas—and put them into this en- Well, CHUCK GRASSLEY made it very because a lot of my constituents have forcement amendment. It will, for ex- clear in strong points that he was said: Why should we believe that a new ample, make it very difficult for a visa wrong in the 1986 vote, that this did law is going to be enforced when the overstayer to be able to be here ille- not provide the security at the border existing law isn’t enforced? That is a gally in the future. We are going to we have been promised again today. very good question. Presidents, both know when they overstay their visa. In 2006, we had the Secure Fence Act, this administration and the previous We are going to detain them until they 700 miles of fencing to be built. Only 2 administration, and Congresses have can be removed from the country. That miles have been built. not done an adequate job of enforcing is just one example. So in order to be So my view, my strong view, is it is the law. But it is also true that we able to vote on those strong and not just promises, it is proof people have two laws that are not very en- strengthening amendments, we have to want. The American people want to see forceable. We know that 40 percent of invoke cloture, we have to be able to results, control of our borders. We need the people who are here illegally have proceed. to establish standards or metrics and overstayed visas. They didn’t cross the There are still two more opportuni- then show they have been achieved— border illegally. It is very hard to en- ties for those who want to express their for example, having a significant de- force the visa overstay laws because opposition to the bill to do so. There crease in the number of illegal aliens they are not adequate. We don’t have will be a budget point of order, and who cross our border, having a signifi- adequate resources, either. there will be the vote on final passage. cant decrease in those who overstay Secondly, the employee verification But surely our colleagues would, I their visas, a high rate of deporting hope, respect the will of the majority, system in place today is a joke. Every- those where courts have said a person which is to keep moving to make this one knows that. One can use counter- needs to be removed from this country bill as good as we possibly can, and feit driver’s licenses and Social Secu- and deal with contentious provisions at then everybody has the ability to vote rity cards, and we all know there are a later date. But these are the key however they want to at the end of the millions of people working here ille- issues people are concerned about. day. I hope my colleagues will agree gally though they presented documents The first order of business must be that doing nothing is not an option and to an employer. The 1986 bill wrote a that we ensure that the mess we are that we can continue to move the bill very bad provision for employment faced with now never, ever occurs forward by supporting cloture. verification. It doesn’t work. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- again. We should be laser-focused on So for those who say, ‘‘Well, let’s en- ator from Pennsylvania. our resources, our energy, and ensuring force the law, and then there will be Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, we our borders are secure. the attrition of illegal immigrants and have 5 allotted minutes for Senator My staff and I have been meeting we will get back to a good situation,’’ SESSIONS, and I see he is on the floor. with sheriffs across our State. Section the answer is, of course, if you do not I ask the Senator, would you like to 287(g), which is law now, provides that have a good law to enforce, you cannot take that time now, Senator SESSIONS? these local officials can be deputized to work that strategy. The law has to be Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I un- enhance the ICE agents. This is very changed. It is very clear that in order derstood it was 10 minutes. important. to change the law so it can be enforce- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I say The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- able—both with respect to visa over- to the Senator, you have 5 minutes ator’s time has expired. stayers and at places of employment— from each side. You have 5 from me Mrs. DOLE. I thank the Chair. we are going to have to have a group of and 5 from Senator KENNEDY. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- people get together, Democrats and Re- I say to the Senator, I was going to ator from Alabama. publicans, willing to support some yield you 5 minutes now. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I things that each other wants in order Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I thank Senator DOLE and yield 2 min- to pass such a law. That is the genesis would be pleased to use 5 minutes now. utes to the Senator from Tennessee, of the bill that is before us. I believe some of the other Members I Mr. CORKER. I hope my colleagues will recognize wanted to share time with are avail- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that doing nothing is not acceptable. It able and can speak. ator from Tennessee.

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It is unen- ture and will vote for a fourth time This vote today is really not about forceable. You can get a job in America today against cloture. But at the same immigration. It is about whether we based on a driver’s license and a Social time, I really have tried to play a con- are going to listen to the American Security card being presented. What structive role in voting on each amend- people and realize we need to proceed did all the hijackers on 9/11 have in ment based on the merits of that more carefully, in a more sensitive common? They all had fake ID cards. amendment. manner, and appear to be listening to They all had fake driver’s licenses. I This bill is about a lot of things. Cer- the concerns of the American people. can get you a Social Security card. To tainly, people have put a lot of effort The allocation of time, as we ap- my good friend from South Carolina, into it—based on compassion, based on proach this vote, is very symbolic of JIM DEMINT, we can go to the Jockey trying to solve a problem. It also, no where we stand. The supporters of this Lot in Anderson, and I can get both of doubt, has some more sinister compo- bill, out of an hour’s time, have allo- us a Social Security card by midnight nents. I hate to say it: cheap labor, cated 10 minutes to the opinion of the with whatever name you want, what- party politics, who is going to gain the American people. I think we should lis- ever number you want. Until we address that problem, we majority. So there are a lot of different ten to the American people. I hope all are never going to solve illegal immi- things at play here. I think we all un- of my colleagues will decide not to gration because it is about jobs. Cur- derstand that. But I really do appre- move ahead with this bill and vote rent law is a failure. The public should ciate the efforts of all involved. against cloture today. be cynical. Are we helping them when Today, this is going to get down to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- we fail? We are at 20 percent approval, four or five Senators. I encourage them ator’s time has expired. to vote against cloture, for this reason: and we deserve it. We do not deserve Mr. DEMINT. I thank the Chair. I think this bill is not good for Amer- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I re- our pay raise. But who are the 20 per- cent? What do you like about this Con- ica because I believe America has lost serve my 5 minutes remaining. faith in our Government’s ability to do The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- gress? I cannot believe there are 20 per- the things it says it will do. We have ator from South Carolina. cent of the American people who like had intelligence gaffs. We have had Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, I ask what we are doing up here because we are doing nothing but talking about evolving reasons as to why we are in- Senator SPECTER, may I be recognized? volved in military conflicts. We have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- what we will not do, and we are playing seen what has happened at the local, ator from Pennsylvania. a game that the American people do State, and Federal level on things such Who yields time? not understand, like the other side as Katrina. We have ministers who Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I yield does not exist. You are never going to deal with this want to go on mission trips today but 5 minutes to the distinguished Senator issue until you embrace the 12 million. who cannot get passports renewed. from South Carolina. No Democrat is going to let you build This is about competence. It is about The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- a fence and do all the things we want credibility. I think Americans feel they ator from South Carolina. to do without addressing the 12 mil- are losing their country. They are not Mr. GRAHAM. I thank the Chair. losing it to people who speak dif- lion. That is never going to happen. To my colleagues who have partici- I want to address the 12 million. The ferently or talk differently or are from pated in this debate, I think it has been different backgrounds; they are losing reason I want to address the 12 million, a once-in-a-lifetime experience, I hope it bothers me there are 12 million peo- it to a government that has seemed to for all of us, because if we did this not have the competence or the ability ple here that we do not know who they every week, the Senate would fall are and what they are up to. I wish to carry out what it says it will do. apart because this is tough politics, I believe this bill is going to fail. they would go away, but they are not. there is no question about it. What I would urge people to do is not It is a problem America has to deal I do not pretend to know that I am what they have said today—and that is, with, and we want someone else to do on the wrong side or the right side of to let it pass—but to move, meaning to it because we are afraid if we do a plea the American people. I can tell you pass into another time, but approach- bargain it is amnesty. We are afraid what polls say—that once you tell peo- ing it on a more modest basis, where that the people who don’t want to deal ple what is in this bill, about border we do the things we say we will do and with the 12 million will come and take enforcement, employer verification, build a foundation that will cause the our jobs away. This is about our jobs. merit-based immigration, the tem- American people to actually have faith Well, this is bigger than my job. The porary worker program, it is 2 to 1 in in this Government. 12 million will be dealt with. They are about every poll I have seen. I guess The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. not going to be ignored. They will be you can get the poll to respond to the OBAMA). The Senator’s time has ex- dealt with firmly and fairly eventually. way you ask the question. pired. They are not going to be deported. Mr. CORKER. I thank the Chair. What I am trying to do is provide a They are not going to jail. They can’t The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- solution to a problem that affects the be wished away. So we need to come to- ator from Alabama. American people. Here is the formula gether in a bipartisan manner and have Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I for this problem to be solved: biparti- principled compromise where we deal thank the Senator from Tennessee and sanship. with the 12 million, we deal with bro- would recognize the Senator from To my friends on this side, if you ken borders, we get a temporary work- South Carolina, thanking him for his think you can ignore Democrats, good er program. leadership. As the Senator from Penn- luck. They exist. There are a bunch of To my Republican friends, remember sylvania, Mr. SPECTER, said, this has them over there. Yes, raise your hand this day if you vote no. You will never, been a tough battle. I thank Senator if you are a Democrat. Why don’t you ever have this deal again. There will DEMINT for his courage. I yield him 1 all leave? Well, they are not going never be a merit-based immigration minute, I believe. away. Now, there are a bunch of us system such as we have negotiated be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- over here. Good luck ignoring us. cause President Bush has helped us. To ator from South Carolina. I would like to secure the border. my friends on this side who say Presi- Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I thank How many Democrats would? Every- dent Bush would sign anything, you the Senator for his leadership. body raises their hand, right? Wouldn’t don’t understand what is going on here. Mr. President, this immigration bill you like to have an employer President Bush has given us as Repub- has become a war between the Amer- verification system where an employer licans things we will never get without

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How again. ward and secure those borders. So we can that be reformed? I submit this The 12 million stay here on our have done it in this legislation, and we would be a disaster. terms. They have to learn English. have included the funding to be able to The American people, I do not be- They have to pay fines. They can’t be secure those borders. lieve, desire to double illegal immigra- citizens unless they go back and start Second of all, for more than the last tion. That is what this bill—legal im- over. This is as good as it is going to 20, 25 years, what has happened is that migration. That is what this bill does. get. the United States of America has Mr. President, I ask that I be notified Now, if we lived in a perfect world looked the other way as our immigra- after I have spoken for 2 minutes. where the Republicans could write this tion laws have been broken time after The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- bill, it would be different, and I can as- time. So for the first time, what we ator will be notified. sure you, my Democratic friends would have done with this legislation is we Mr. SESSIONS. The bill is promoted have written a different bill. All I can have said we are going to enforce the as providing security, but the Border tell you is, the American people have a laws. We are going to have tough em- Patrol Association, the former Border low opinion of us because we can’t ployer sanctions against employers Patrol Officers Association, two former seem to do the things we need to do—— who hire those who are unauthorized to chairmen, chiefs of Border Patrol of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- work in our country. We are even going the United States, former Assistant ator’s time has expired. to criminalize their conduct. So we will Attorney General in charge of immi- Mr. GRAHAM. Because we are too enforce the laws of our Nation. gration and security say it will not worried about us and not them. Thirdly, we take the 12 million un- work, and they are scathing in their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- documented workers who are here in criticism and steadfastly reject this ator from Massachusetts is recognized. America, and we say: You are going to bill. I believe it will further diminish, Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I un- pay a fine. You are going to be pun- therefore, the rule of law. derstand we have 111⁄2 minutes; is that ished. You are going to learn English. The procedure used to get us to this correct? You are going to have to go to the back point is unprecedented in the history of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of the line, and then after some time the Senate. It allows the leadership to ator is correct. on the average of 11, 12 years, between approve every single amendment that Mr. KENNEDY. I yield 4 minutes to 8 and 13 years, if you do all the things gets voted on and gives us only 10 min- the Senator from Colorado and the re- we require of you, including paying utes in opposition this morning, while maining time between the Senator these very high fines and paying all of the masters of the universe get over 40 from Illinois and myself. the processing fees required, then at minutes, 50 minutes to promote their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that point in time, you will have an op- side. It is typical of the way this de- ator from Colorado is recognized. portunity to become a citizen if you so bate has gone, and it will breed more Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I come choose. cynicism by the public. to the floor this morning to urge my To me, that is a commonsense solu- I have just seen a notice this morn- colleagues to vote yes on cloture as we tion to the national security issue ing from the Sergeant at Arms to tell bring this debate to a very pivotal which is at stake in this debate. It also us that the telephone systems here point. is a commonsense solution for a nation have shut down because of the mass As I come to the floor this morning, that prides itself in enforcing our laws. phone calls Congress is receiving. A de- I am reminded of the millions of phone We are not like other countries around cent respect for the views of the Amer- calls and letters that everybody has re- the world that don’t enforce our laws, ican people says let’s stop here now. ceived in this Chamber. Many of those but we will be. Let’s go back to the drawing board and phone calls and those letters, those So I say this to my colleagues on the come up with a bill that will work. demonstrations have been filled with other side: I respect you. I respect you The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- hate and with venom. They have been for what you do here and for how you ator has used 2 minutes. He has 3 min- filled with hate and with venom. bring a civil debate to the issues that utes remaining. We are the United States of America we deal with every day. But at the end Mr. SESSIONS. I thank the Chair. I because we are able to bring our Gov- of the day, if we don’t get this done yield 2 minutes to the Senator from ernment together to function on behalf today with this cloture vote, it is going Louisiana who has been effective and of the people of this country. So for all to mean the national security of the courageous in his advocacy on this of those who have sent arrows in the United States of America will continue issue. direction of the profiles in courage who to be compromised into the future for Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, if the have been working on this issue for the who knows how long. It will mean we Chair could inform me when I have last 2 years, I say to them: Remember will continue to be a nation that does used 2 minutes. the prayer of Cesar Chaves of the not enforce our laws on immigration Mr. President, we all stand here on United Farm Workers in which he said: within this country, and it will mean the floor of the Senate and regularly Help us love even those who hate us. we will have failed to develop a real- acknowledge and even praise the com- Help us love even those who hate us so istic and honest solution to the 12 mil- mon sense and the wisdom of the that we can change the world—so that lion undocumented workers who labor American people. Well, this vote this we can change the world. in America every day. morning for each of us is about wheth- Much of the venom we have seen So I urge my colleagues to vote er you really believe that or whether it around this issue has to do with the ‘‘yes’’ on this cloture motion that we is just a cheap political line to use. fact that people are afraid. People are have coming up. The American people get it, and they afraid. I ask my colleagues to join us in I yield the floor. do have common sense and wisdom on looking forward and not being afraid Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I be- this issue. They know repeating the because what makes people afraid lieve there is 5 minutes on this side. fundamental mistakes of the 1986 bill, today is that we have a system of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- joining a big amnesty with inadequate chaos, a system of broken borders, a ator from Alabama is recognized. enforcement, will cause the problem to system of victimization. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I grow and not diminish. They know So how do we move forward to create know good people have worked on this promising enforcement after 30 years of a system of law and order of which we bill, and they are promoting it as a broken promises isn’t good enough. in the United States of America can be good step forward on immigration. But They know the so-called trigger is a

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Mr. President, I ask forcement, will only decrease illegal shores—my mother and her family, the to be notified when I have 30 seconds immigration 13 percent and will have families of all of us—brought with remaining. another 8.7 million illegal aliens com- them a special quality: a determina- We are called today by the ancients, ing into the country. They know that. tion for a better life and a willingness the Founders of this Republic. Are we They do have wisdom and common to take a risk to come to America. going to form a more perfect union? It sense. They brought a willingness to take the was in this Chamber a number of years The question is: Do we or do we de- hardest, toughest jobs to prove the ago that we knocked down the great cide that Washington knows best? This American dream and hope that their walls of discrimination on the basis of isn’t just a vote about immigration. children will have better. Multiply that race, that we knocked down the walls This is a vote about whether this body by millions and you have the story of of discrimination on the basis of reli- is out of touch, whether this body is ar- this great Nation. gion. We knocked them down regarding rogant, or whether it will respect the Throughout our history, we have al- national origin, we knocked them down true wisdom and common sense of the ways debated how many more we can with regard to gender, we knocked American people. take. That debate comes to a head this them down with regard to disability. I yield the floor. morning in just a few minutes. We will Here in this Senate we were part of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have a chance on the Senate floor to march for progress. ator from Alabama has 1 minute re- decide whether we step forward. Today, we are called on again in that maining. I have heard the voices against this exact same way. This issue is of the Mr. SESSIONS. I yield to the Sen- saying: Not this bill. We can surely do historical and momentous importance ator from South Carolina, Mr. DEMINT. better. We have worked hard on this that those judgments and those deci- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- bill. We have made compromises. There sions were. When the Senate was called ator from South Carolina is recognized. are parts of it which I detest and parts upon, it brought out its best instincts, Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, one of which I embrace, and that is the nature values, and its best traditions. We saw the most encouraging parts about this of compromise and cooperation. I this Nation move forward. Who among debate—there is a silver lining—is it thank all of those who have crafted it us would retreat on any of those com- has reengaged the American people and and put it together. mitments? Who among us would say no shown us that we are truly a govern- But I want to tell my colleagues to that great march for progress that ment of the people. They have spoken what is at stake is very basic and fun- we had in this Nation? and they have spoken loudly. Our damental as to who we are as a nation. The question is: Is it alive? Is it con- phones have been ringing off the hooks. Outside this Chamber, outside this con- tinuing? Is it ongoing? Those who vote We have received e-mails and letters. gressional debate, you have heard the ‘‘aye’’ say it is ongoing, that we are People are trying to get in touch with voices. Some of them are dark and continuing that march toward us. Even now, they are calling in such ugly. They are not the voices of Amer- progress. numbers that it has crashed the tele- ica, a hopeful nation that understands Year after year, we have had broken phone system in the Senate. we can be a nation of laws, and with di- borders. Year after year, we have the My question to the Senate today is: versity we can grow in this world in exploitation of workers. Year after What part of ‘‘no’’ don’t we under- the 21st century. No, these are voices year, we see people who live in fear stand? We need to vote no against clo- of exclusion, people who want to keep within our own borders of the United ture and stop this process that is alien- those people out, people who want States of America. This is the oppor- ating the American people from what those people to go away. That is not tunity to change it. Now is the time. we do, and then enforce the laws that America. That isn’t what we are about Now is the time to secure our borders. are on the books and prove we are a na- as a nation. That isn’t what distin- Now is the time to deal with the na- tion of laws and that we will enforce guished us in the world. What distin- tional security issue. Now is the time the laws that have been passed by this guished us is we can stand up—Black, to resume our commitment to family Congress. White, and brown, from all across this values, to people who want to work I thank the Chair, and I yield the world—and make a nation. We have hard, men and women of faith, people floor. done it for over 200 years. We can do it who care about this country and want The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- again. Those who argue this diversity to be part of the American dream, who ator has 10 seconds remaining. will destroy us don’t understand the have seen their sons and daughters, in Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I wish core values of this country. many instances, fight and lose their we had been given more than 10 min- I beg my colleagues this morning, lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. That is utes, while the other side has been even if you disagree with this bill, the challenge. given 40 or 50. I thank the Chair and don’t end this debate. Give us a chance Now is the time. This is the place. yield the floor. to continue this debate and bring this This bill is strong. It is fair and prac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to a conclusion and a vote. Give us this tical. Today, my friends, we have the ator from Massachusetts. procedural vote that is coming up so choice: Are we going to vote for our Mr. KENNEDY. I understand we have we can continue this debate. If at the hopes, or are we going to vote for our 71⁄2 minutes. end of the day we step back and say we fears? Are we going to vote for our fu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- are surrendering to these negative ture, or are we going to vote for our ator is correct. voices across America, the Senate past? Mr. KENNEDY. I yield 31⁄2 minutes to can’t rise to the occasion with an im- This is the place. Now is the time. the Senator from Illinois. portant bill, it won’t speak well of the This is the vote. Vote ‘‘aye’’ for Amer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Senate. There are those of us entrusted ica’s future. ator from Illinois is recognized. with the responsibility to serve in this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, in our place. ator from Pennsylvania is recognized. Nation’s history, this Nation of immi- Let us say to people across America Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, let me grants, we have always struggled with that we are going to have strong bor- first compliment the distinguished this issue. As soon as people arrive on ders, we are going to enforce the law in Senator from Massachusetts. this shore, there is a question about the workplace, we are going to have I yield 2 minutes to the Senator from how many more can we take? What rules that say to those who are here il- Florida. does it mean for our Nation if more legally you can only stay if you meet Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. President, I people come from strange lands who the strictest requirements. I think that have been involved deeply in this de- don’t speak our language? Yet this di- is a reasonable standard, a reasonable bate that we have had over a couple of

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We have come to these shores, and Amer- cans don’t believe their Government is should not simply say the bill isn’t ica has had the magic that it performs representing them and acting on their good enough so we are going to do on those of us who come here to be- behalf. The polls show it. nothing. come Americans to then make a con- On one of the most critical issues of For those who find criticism with the tribution, as I hope I am making today our day, we will not restore that con- bill, it is much easier to tear down by serving in the Senate. fidence if we fail to act again. The only than it is to build. We have crafted a The fact is, this is a divisive issue, way we can restore that confidence is bill over months of discussions and ne- but I believe it will bind and heal our by acting. Skepticism is not a reason gotiations, which does a tremendous country if we deal with it. Unfortu- for inaction. For those who say, well, amount to end the illegality, secure nately, to do nothing will continue this let’s enforce our laws, I remind them the border, to ensure that we have the festering debate in our country that is that some of our laws are unenforce- mechanisms to enforce an employment so divisive and, at times, so ugly. Our able. My conservative friends are the verification system so we don’t have country is better than that. I think our first to point out that the 1986 law is any more illegal workers. We do a country has the resourcefulness and not an effective law. It is unenforce- measure of justice to those who have the strength of culture to ensure that able. Until we change it, we are not been here and worked and made this we not fear they want to change Amer- going to be able to enforce the law. country their home for, in many in- ica, but that we change them to be the That is why it is time for us to return stances, two decades. Americans that we hope all of us are to the rule of law in America. By re- The fact is, for those who simply say and can be. turning to the rule of law, we can re- do nothing, they have a measure of re- I thank the Senator for the addi- store that confidence that is so critical sponsibility to what comes next. What tional time. This is something in which for the American people to have in comes next is a continuation of the il- I have invested my heart and soul be- their Government. legal system. To say simply ‘‘enforce cause I believe it to be so right for our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the law,’’ well, the current laws aren’t country. This isn’t about the 12 million ator from Pennsylvania is recognized. good enough to be enforced. They do immigrants. This is about what that Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, how not have the enforcement mechanisms will do to ensure that America con- much time remains? necessary to ensure that we do have tinues to be the place it has been for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- workplace enforcement, which at the more than 200 years, as a beacon of lib- ator has 9 minutes. end of the day is the most important erty, the ‘‘shining city on a hill’’ that Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, we measure we can have. President Ronald Reagan spoke of. We have heard from the objectors what the A lot has been said about the cost to have to continue that tradition and American people think. I am not sure our society of illegal immigrants being welcome more people into that tradi- they have standing to represent the legalized. The CBO, which we trust on tion by allowing them to be legal citi- American people. We heard the junior these issues, has said—this is the non- zens, legalize their status, while we Senator from South Carolina speak as partisan congressional budget office— make it clear that the game is up, and to his interpretation of what the Amer- they find that the new Federal revenue from now on immigration into America ican people think. But we heard the from taxes, penalties, and fees under will only be legal and not illegal, as it senior Senator from South Carolina this bipartisan immigration bill will has been for more than two decades. stand in firm support of this legisla- more than offset the cost of setting up Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I com- tion—the Senator representing South the new immigration system and the pliment the Senator from Florida for Carolina, as well as the other Senator cost of any Federal benefit temporary his statements. Had we more time, all from South Carolina. workers, Z visa holders, and future of us could tell our own stories. Mine We know as a matter of practice that legal immigrants under the bill would involves two immigrant parents. My the callers and the e-mailers are char- receive. father came here at 18, in 1911, and con- acteristically naysayers. You hear a I thank the Senator for yielding me tributed to this country. My mother lot more from people who object than some time. I simply say that it has came with her family at the age of 6, in you do from people who are in favor. been a pleasure to work with those who 1906, and contributed to this country. I We know that the majority of America have committed themselves to do thank the Senator from Florida, Sen- is the silent majority. From my own something about the problem, and not ator MARTINEZ, who has a special story soundings, what I hear on the train simply say what is imperfect about the to tell because he himself is an immi- when I come back and forth from Penn- solution but to find a solution to this grant and is a great testament to what sylvania, what I hear in the res- difficult problem. we are trying to accomplish with this taurants, on the streets, and in the fit- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, the bill. ness club is to proceed, try to find a Senator from Florida has such a back- I yield 3 minutes to the Senator from way to improve a very serious situa- ground, being an immigrant himself, Arizona, who has made such a unique tion in immigration. and I think our cause would be well contribution to this bill, coming from a No one of us is able to speak for the served if he took another 3 minutes. border State and facing irate calls, not American people. We hear different Mr. MARTINEZ. I thank the Senator. that they are necessarily representa- voices at different times. I know one Let me touch on that issue. As an im- tive of all of Arizona. He said he thing with relative certainty, and that migrant to America, I understand what learned some new words. is you cannot tell what the American it means to live the American dream. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- people think simply by those who ob- had the opportunity to come to this ator from Pennsylvania doesn’t have 3 ject and those who call. We do not run country as a 15-year-old child, not minutes. He has 30 seconds. The Sen- America in a representative democ- speaking the language or under- ator from Massachusetts has 11⁄2 min- racy, in a republic, by public opinion standing this culture; yet the embrace utes remaining. polls. If we did, we would take the pub- that America gives those of us who are Mr. KENNEDY. I yield that time to lic opinion poll and we could dispense fortunate enough to come to these the Senator. with all of the fat salaries that Mem- shores and make America our home Mr. SPECTER. I have 10 minutes 30 bers of Congress get. We could dispense made me an American. seconds because I have been allotted with paying 535 people and take a pub- Many out there today fear that im- the leader time. I yield him 3 minutes. lic opinion poll and sign it into law. migrants don’t want to assimilate. The Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I can say I think the most erudite statement fact is—and I have said this before—im- this in about 90 seconds. The Senator on this particular issue was uttered by

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A letter trays, instead of serving you, if he sacrifices the bill. was addressed to me and said, among it to your opinion. For those who did not hear an earlier other things: You probably should go Now, that is not to say in a rep- statement I made, I repeat, we had the under the witness protection program resentative democracy we ought to not unusual situation on the Dorgan because of your work on this immigra- consider the opinions of our constitu- amendment where Senators did not tion issue. ents, but I think Edmund Burke was vote their judgment on public policy That is from Searchlight, NV. This right more than 200 years ago when he but voted against their own judgment doesn’t take into consideration the let- talked about our duty in owing our to kill the legislation. ters and the calls my offices in Reno, constituents our best judgment. We have a tally sheet, those of us Las Vegas, and here in Washington get What is our best judgment and how who work in the Senate, showing how filled with hate. I have, of course, have we come to it? We have been Senators voted. And on the Baucus turned the letter that I got from working on immigration a long time, amendment yesterday, we had the ex- Searchlight over to the Capitol Police. and we saw the failures of the 1986 leg- traordinary situation of 23 vote This situation is a problem not just islation. Because the 1986 legislation changes. You can tell the vote change in the border States and big cities, it is failed doesn’t mean we cannot correct because there is a mark on one side, it a problem all over America. the problem. Things are very different is crossed off, and the mark then ap- We are said to be the greatest delib- today than they were in 1986. For one pears on the other side. erative body in the world. Shouldn’t we thing, we now have a foolproof method I suggest to my colleagues that we do something positive regarding an of determining whether an individual is had more cynical maneuvering on the issue that affects everybody in Amer- legal or illegal. So now we can hold Baucus vote, which is characteristic of ica, immigration? Some say it is the employers responsible not to hire ille- the maneuvering throughout the text country’s biggest problem. While that gal immigrants. We can take away the of this legislation, and that what this may be debatable, it is a significant magnet of work in this country for body ought to do is take the famous problem, one of the top two or three words of President John F. Kennedy those who are not here legally. problems facing us, and the problem is We have lost sight I think, of the when he served in this body, to exercise not going to go away. Is it right to very fundamental purpose as to what a little courage, a profile in courage as wait until there is a new President? we are trying to accomplish through opposed to what appears to be a profile Should we wait until we get a new Con- legislation to reform immigration. in cynicism. gress? Of course not. Talk radio has The essence of it is, Senators can We are trying to secure our borders. had a field day, these generators of vote for cloture not to kill the bill, and This bill goes a long way to securing simplicity. then vote against the bill and exercise the borders with fencing, with auto- I want everyone to know, and I want their right to do that and still allow mobile blocks, with more Border Pa- the record spread, I do not believe any- this bill to go forward where it may yet trol. The entire 2,000-mile plus of the one who is a Senator who votes against border will be more secure. It can’t be be improved. Mr. President, I see my time is just this motion to proceed is filled with perfectly secured, and that is why we about to expire. How much time re- prejudice, with hatred, with venom, as have employer verification which, as I mains? we get in our phone calls and our mail. say, is now foolproof. Then when we The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is I don’t believe that. But I do believe we deal with the immigrants, we are try- 20 seconds remaining. have an issue before us that we must ing to deal with the 12 million undocu- Mr. SPECTER. I yield back the re- resolve. mented immigrants. Those who would mainder of my time. My family has been enriched by im- like more—I said earlier that if I had The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- migration. My father-in-law, Earl my choice, I would agree with Senator jority leader is recognized. Gould, came to America from Russia MENENDEZ, that I would have more Mr. REID. Mr. President, is immigra- when he was a little boy. When he family unification. I would agree with tion a problem? Of course, it is. But is came here his name was Israel Gold- Senator DODD that I would have more immigration a problem that is limited farb. He assumed the name Earl Gould. visas for parents. But this legislation is to Texas, Arizona, California, the bor- When I met my wife, her name was crafted by compromise, and that is the der States? No. Is immigration a prob- Landra Gould. art of politics—the compromise. So it lem only for big cities, such as San An- I had the opportunity to talk with is the best bill that we can structure tonio, New York, Chicago, L.A.? No. my father-in-law many times. Every and come forward with. Immigration is a problem all over one of his siblings who came to Amer- If we do not legislate now, we will America. ica had a different name. They all not legislate later this year when our As people know, I am from Search- changed their name in this great melt- calendar is crowded with Iraq and ap- light, NV, a little town I was born in ing pot. propriations bills and patent reform, et and the town where I lived. It is 60 My father-in-law died as a young cetera. We are then into 2008 and an miles southeast of Las Vegas in the man—he was 52 years old—from leu- election year for President and Con- southern tip of the State. Is immigra- kemia. I think of him often. My wife is gress, and it will be pushed over to tion something people talk about in an only child. I think of him often for 2009. Circumstances will not be better Searchlight? Of course, it is. the kindness that he showed me. This then, they will be worse. Take yesterday. I got back to my of- ring I wear he gave to me on his death We have a very frequent practice, as fice, and there was a call from Tommy. bed. This watch that I wear he gave to we all know, for Senators to vote in I am not going to give his last name for me. When he was sick and knew he was favor of cloture, and then to vote fear somebody will look him up. going to die, he and my mother-in-law against the bill. That is an expression Tommy called me—and I do have his took a trip to the Middle East and of policy judgment not to hold a piece last name—and he said: I have a friend brought me back this watch. They of legislation to a 60-vote super- here who is from Mexico, has been here didn’t have money to buy watches for majority level. We do not have an issue quite a long time. What is this immi- me, but they bought a watch for me. I of freedom of religion. We do not have gration bill you are working on going still wear the watch. an issue of freedom of speech. We have to do for him? Should I be in favor of In this great melting pot we have a public policy question where in good it? called America, of which I am a part, conscience Senators can say: I am op- Yes, Tommy, you should be because my five children are eligible for Israeli posed to the legislation, but I do not your friend will no longer have to be citizenship because, with the Jewish

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S8650 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 28, 2007 tradition, lineage is with the mother, Mr. President, there is $4.4 billion for sion, the other embraces the American not the father. My children proudly border security. Is it going to help? Oh, dream. One path embraces the status know this. it will help a lot. There are 370 miles of quo, the other pragmatism. Democrats My family has been enriched as a re- fencing, which we authorized and, of and Republicans alike, let us keep hope sult of immigration. I knew my grand- course, have done nothing about; 300 alive, let us keep the American dream mother. I talked with her lots of times. miles of vehicle barriers; 20,000 new alive, let us keep pragmatism alive and As a boy, I listened to her stories. I Border Patrol agents; more than 100 well here in the Senate. talked with her. I can still hear her ground-based radar and camera towers; I ask you to join on the path of hope, voice—oh, we had a grand time. That is and 31,500 detention beds. a courageous path, a path that Presi- how she talked. She was born in Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, under dent Bush, Leader MCCONNELL, and I Katherine’s Cross, England, and came the UC, I think we are well passed the have chosen, a bipartisan path to legis- over here as a girl, married my grand- time the leader had, and this side only lative hope. That is what this vote of father, had eight children, all of them received 10 minutes. cloture is all about. Voting for cloture raised in Searchlight, NV. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The lead- on this imperfect bill will make our Those are two examples of what im- er has the floor. The majority leader union a little more perfect. migration is all about, two examples of has the floor. CLOTURE MOTION what it has done to HARRY REID. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I would say My skin is real white. We have Afri- this, 31,500 detention beds. One of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under can Americans. The Presiding Officer problems we have—— the previous order and pursuant to rule is of African-American ancestry. In the Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, point XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate back of the room—we don’t even have of order. The unanimous consent gave the pending cloture motion, which the to look at the back of the room—we the leader 12 minutes. It is now about clerk will state. have Hispanics. But my skin is Amer- 12 or 15. Does that override the leader’s The legislative clerk read as follows: ican skin, just as the Presiding Officer, time? CLOTURE MOTION just as Senator SALAZAR. Mr. REID. It is my understanding in What is immigration all about? A We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- the order—— ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the number of years ago, one of America’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. The great journalists, James Fallows, Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Chair always allows some latitude to move to bring to a close debate on Calendar wrote a book called ‘‘More Like Us.’’ the two leaders. He is currently 1 No. 208, S. 1639, Immigration. The thesis in this book was that every- minute over time. Ted Kennedy, Russell D. Feingold, Daniel one was saying we should be more like Mr. REID. Mr. President, it is my un- K. Inouye, Tom Carper, Sheldon White- Japan. derstanding of the order of the pre- house, Pat Leahy, Richard J. Durbin, Japan was at the zenith of its height senters that Senator MCCONNELL and I Benjamin L. Cardin, Ken Salazar, and power, and we were in the dol- had 10 minutes. Frank L. Lautenberg, Joe Lieberman, drums economically. Everyone said we The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is Dianne Feinstein, John Kerry, Charles should be more like Japan. Schumer, Ben Nelson, B.A. Mikulski, James Fallows wrote this book, true. Harry Reid. Mr. REID. Ten minutes was given to ‘‘More Like Us,’’ and he said: No, we The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- should be more like us, like America, the distinguished Republican manager of the bill, and I now am using my imous consent, the mandatory quorum and the No. 1 issue he talked about call has been waived. being different from Japan, our leader’s time that was not in the order. The question is, Is it the sense of the strength, is immigration. I testify that I would also say to my friend from Senate that debate on S. 1639, the bill is true; that is the strength of this Alabama that I would never rudely in- to provide for comprehensive immigra- great country. terrupt him whenever he is giving a Today in America we have a problem speech. I would never do that, and I tion reform, and for other purposes, with immigration. We have porous bor- wish he hadn’t done that, but I will shall be brought to a close? ders that need to be fixed. We are Sen- continue. The yeas and nays are mandatory ators, I repeat, Members of the great- Mr. President, 31,500 new detention under the rule. est deliberative body in the history of beds. In Las Vegas, when someone is The clerk will call the roll. the world. With the honor of our office picked up on an immigration violation, The assistant legislative clerk called comes enormous responsibility. We there is no place to put them. That is the roll. must resist the ever-present tempta- what this legislation does, actual Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the tion to do what is expedient at the ex- money—not authorizing money but ac- Senator from South Dakota (Mr. JOHN- pense of what is right. When short- tual money. That is important. SON) is necessarily absent. It creates a mandatory employer term gain diverges from long-term The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. verification system, which is so impor- good, we must choose the good. This is BROWN). Are there any other Senators tant, and a pathway to legalization for our challenge today. in the Chamber desiring to vote? I ask every one of my colleagues, 12 million people, like my friend The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 46, Democrats and Republicans, not to Tommy from Searchlight, NV. What do nays 53, as follows: shrink from this issue, to support us they do? They work, they pay taxes, moving forward on this legislation for they learn English, they stay out of [Rollcall Vote No. 235 Leg.] the good of our country, the greatness trouble, and they pay fines and pen- YEAS—46 of our country. alties. That is important. Akaka Gregg McCain There are 100 of us. If each one of us AgJOBS. The DREAM Act. This leg- Bennett Hagel Menendez were given a few days to draft an immi- islation is important. It has come Biden Inouye Mikulski Boxer Kennedy gration bill. We probably could do a about as a result of a lot of hard work. Murray Cantwell Kerry Nelson (FL) better job than what has been done For example, we have had 36 hearings, Cardin Klobuchar Obama with this bill, in our own minds. But 6 days of committee action, 59 com- Carper Kohl Reed mittee amendments, 21 days of Senate Casey Kyl Reid some of the greatest legislative minds Clinton Lautenberg Salazar in this body have worked long and hard debate, and 92 Senate floor amend- Conrad Leahy Schumer ments. Craig Levin to come up with this bill. Perfect? No. Snowe Good? Yes. I know the vote for everyone here Dodd Lieberman Durbin Lincoln Specter I hope we can do the right thing and today is a difficult vote. For some of Feingold Lott Whitehouse move this legislation forward. I am not us, it may be the most difficult of our Feinstein Lugar Wyden here to tell my colleagues this legisla- careers. There is no perfect answer to Graham Martinez tion is the greatest thing that ever this problem of immigration, but there NAYS—53 came along, but it is something that is are two paths. One path is diversion Alexander Baucus Bond badly needed, and we need to continue and negativity, while the other em- Allard Bayh Brown this process. braces hope. One path embraces exclu- Barrasso Bingaman Brownback

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8651 Bunning Ensign Rockefeller to the increasing distance between the Many good things are worth the wait. Burr Enzi Sanders year of my birth and the current date. Grandma Moses did not take up paint- Byrd Grassley Sessions Chambliss Harkin Shelby I may not like it, but as Maurice Chev- ing until the age of 75. She painted Coburn Hatch Smith alier put it: some 1,600 paintings, 250 of which she Cochran Hutchison Stabenow Old age is not so bad when you consider the painted after her 100th birthday. Mi- Coleman Inhofe Stevens alternative. chelangelo was still working on frescos Collins Isakson Sununu Corker Landrieu A recent Associated Press story ran Tester and sculptures when he died at the age Cornyn McCaskill Thune in West Virginia’s Charleston Daily of 89. Crapo McConnell Vitter Mail. The headline read: Dramatic Age is no barrier to accomplishment. DeMint Murkowski Dole Nelson (NE) Voinovich change in signatures shows that age is When the spirit and the mind are will- Domenici Pryor Warner catching up with Senator BYRD. The ing, the creative juices continue to Dorgan Roberts Webb newspaper offered as proof the signa- flow. I like to think that I still have a NOT VOTING—1 tures on my Senate financial disclosure few things left on my to-do list. I also Johnson forms from last year and this year. It like to think that someday our rapidly is true that this year’s signature looks aging society will get over its fear and The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this like I signed it in a moving car. Some its denial of aging. We had better get vote the yeas are 46, the nays are 53. days, the benign essential tremor that over it quickly because the demo- Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- I have had for years now is worse than graphics tell us our senior population sen and sworn not having voted in the on other days, just as it is for the ap- is rapidly growing. affirmative, the motion is rejected. proximately 5 million other people in If my colleagues still show deference The majority leader is recognized. the United States who suffer from to me, as the news article reported, I Mr. REID. Mr. President, the vote similar tremors. It is annoying, but it hope it is due to my experience, my po- has been cast. As I told a number of my is hardly evidence that I am at death’s sition as chairman of the Appropria- Republican friends, even though the door. tions Committee, and my ability as a vote is disheartening to me in many Nor should it come as a surprise that Senator. If they are patient with me as ways, I think as a result of this legisla- I use canes to help me get around or I turn the page, I hope that is an exam- tive work we have done in the last sev- that I am not always as fast as I once ple of the Golden Rule; that they show eral months on this legislation, there was. I am not aware of any require- patience with my minor adversities of have been friendships developed that ment for physical dexterity in order to age as they hope that someday others were not there before, trust initiated hold the office of U.S. Senator. The will show to them. that did not exist before. I say to my often grueling hours working in the After all, the Senate is not exactly friends, Democrats and Republicans, Senate requires are tough on far junior full of spring chickens. You better be- this is a legislative issue. It will come Senators, and I am no longer one of the lieve it. It is not supposed to be. The back; it is only a question of when. We younger Senators. Senate was designed to give age and ex- are only 6 months into this Congress. But to worry in print that I have perience a chance to flourish, and the We have so much to do. missed one vote this year? Really. Out rules give slower speakers—the rules Hopefully, this lesson we have all of more than 18,000 votes in my career, give slower speakers a chance to be learned will be one where we recognize to miss one vote or two votes every heard. we have to work more closely together. now and then is surely excusable. Even Five percent of Senators date from I hope we can do that. I say to all of old people can be allowed a sick day or the roaring 1920s. All of them served in you, thank you very much for your pa- two now and then, can’t they? World War II. The Senate will truly That is really the crux of the matter. tience—the phone calls I have made; if lose a great generation when they de- In this Internet-savvy, media-infused I twisted arms, it was not very often. I cide, if ever, if ever, to retire. so appreciate—I think I speak for all of culture, we have forgotten that people Almost a quarter of Senators date us—being able to be part of this great do get older, even, dare I say it, old, from the 1930s, including many sea- old. Television is full of pretty young Senate where we are able to participate soned committee chairmen and rank- people. The few white-haired heads in decisions such as this. ing members. I am sure my younger that one sees on television are made up colleagues on the Appropriations Com- f and glamorous. Off camera, though, mittee appreciate the opportunity to MORNING BUSINESS most bear little resemblance to their play a larger role as appropriations Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- TV persona. In a culture of Botox, wrinkle cream, bills move through the Senate, as the imous consent we go to a period of and hair dye, we cannot imagine that recent articles reported. morning business with Senators per- As I have gotten older, I have learned becoming older is a good thing, an ex- mitted to speak for up to 10 minutes to have great trust and great respect perience to look forward to, a state each, and Senator ROBERT C. BYRD be worthy of respect. If I were 50 years old for my colleagues, many of whom I recognized to speak for double what ev- and used canes due to some injury or have worked with for many years. Why eryone else is allowed to speak, 20 min- had a disease-related tremor, the news- is that decried as a bad thing? Why utes. letter stories would be about my car- should not these fine Senators, now in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without rying on despite my adversities. But their fifties through their eighties, get objection, it is so ordered. my only adversity is age. Age. to spread their wings while the old wise The President pro tempore is recog- In real life, the lucky ones among us BYRD watches? nized for 20 minutes. do get old. We move down the steep Abraham Lincoln once rightly ob- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The slope, to the far right of the bell curve served: President pro tempore is recognized for of age. The really lucky ones, and I al- In the end, it’s not the years of your life 20 minutes. most count myself among them, get to that count. It’s the life in your years. f be aged, into their nineties or even My only adversity—my only adver- older, a distinction that I think is nat- sity is age. It is not a bar to my useful- GROWING OLDER urally paired with the wisdom borne of ness as a Senator. I still look out for Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I feel com- experience. We do get white hair, yes. West Virginia. I still zealously guard pelled to address head on, I mean head And we do get wrinkles. And we move the welfare of this Nation and its Con- on, the news stories in recent weeks more slowly. We worry about falling stitution. I still work every day to that have pointed out the shocking dis- down because we do not bounce up the move the business of this Nation for- covery, yes, shocking discovery, that I way we used to. ward, to end this reckless adventure in am growing older. Did you get that? Our brains are still sharp, but our Iraq, and to protect, to preserve, and Shocking discovery that I am growing tongues are slower. We have learned, defend the Constitution of the United older. sometimes the hard way, to think be- States against all those who would re- I find it no surprise, but then I have fore we speak. I hope, however, that shape it to suit partisan agenda. I will had some time to become accustomed what we have to say is worth the wait. continue to do this work until this old

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S8652 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 28, 2007 body just gives out and drops. Do not back at their pursuers. At least one Catherine’s father, Bill Bittner, Sr., expect that to be anytime soon. round hit Ken’s cockpit, embedding was a close friend of Ken’s and his fish- I believe all ages and all occupations shrapnel in his arm and leg. ing partner. Bill and I often spent long should be part of a truly representative Determined to stay in the air as long summer days fishing with Ken and body. I also believe society works best as possible, Ken and George attacked a talking about World War II. when the energy and idealism of youth, group of bombers until they ran out of To this day, Ken’s family has strong youth, youth, pairs with the experience ammunition. The pair then landed at ties to Alaska. Ken’s son, Ken Jr., fol- and wisdom of age. Wheeler Field to resupply and refuel. lowed in his father’s footsteps and also America is the land of opportunities. While an air crew rearmed their became commander of the Alaska Air I don’t think our some 36 million citi- planes, the duo received a dressing National Guard. They remain the only zens over the age of 65 are disqualified down from a superior officer for taking father and son in our Nation’s history from participating in the life of the off without orders. The officer also in- to have achieved such an honor. Also, country that we—we—helped to build. sisted they stay on the ground, but Ken Sr.’s grandson, Eric Taylor, now Our country rejected those kinds of ar- when another attack forced airfield serves in the Alaska Air National bitrary barriers long ago, and this Sen- personnel to scatter, Ken and George Guard with distinction. ator loudly and proudly rejects them took the chance to get back into the The remarkable story of Ken Taylor now. fight. reminds me of a statement once made The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sen- With a fresh supply of .50 caliber am- by General George Marshall. Asked if ior Senator from Alaska is recognized. munition, Ken positioned himself on America had a secret weapon to help f the runway to take off just as a group win World War II, General Marshall re- of dive bombers flew overhead. He de- plied in the affirmative. He said we had BRIGADIER GENERAL KEN scribed his second takeoff to Army ‘‘the best darn kids in the world.’’ TAYLOR Times as follows: One can’t help but wonder if these Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, today I took off right toward them, which gave words were partly inspired by Ken Tay- I pay tribute to BG Ken Taylor, who me the ability to shoot at them before I even lor, who, at age 21, exemplified great will be buried at Arlington National left the ground. I got behind one of them and courage and bravery during the battle Cemetery later this afternoon. started shooting again. The only thing I that drew America into World War II. didn’t know at that time was that I got in From his service as a pilot during For those who remember, his was one World War II to his tenure as Com- the middle of the line rather than the end. There was somebody on my tail. They put a of the two planes that took off in the mander of the Alaska Air National bullet right behind my head through the can- movie entitled ‘‘Pearl Harbor.’’ Guard, General Taylor was always a opy and into the trim tab inside. So I got a It gives me great pride to have hero—in every sense of the word, and little bit of shrapnel in my leg and through known this man. On this solemn day to all who knew and loved him. the arm. It was of no consequence; it just when we put him to rest, let us all take As a young boy in Oklahoma, Ken set scared the hell out of me for a minute. a moment to reflect on the life—and his sights on becoming a pilot. After Before the last fires were extin- honor the memory—of this great Amer- completing high school and 2 years of guished from the remains of the Pacific ican hero. college, Ken fulfilled his dream by join- Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Ken Taylor and I yield the floor. ing the Army Air Corps. George Welch had shot down at least The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- In April 1941, newly commissioned as eight Japanese fighters. Many believe ator from Missouri is recognized for 10 a second lieutenant, Ken received his their decision to take to the air pre- minutes. first assignment. He was stationed at vented a full assault on Haleiwa, sav- f Wheeler Field, on the Hawaiian island ing the field from sure destruction. By of Oahu, as a member of the 47th Pur- the end of the day, the two lieutenants HOMAGE TO SENATOR BYRD suit Squadron. And it was there, during had become America’s first heroes of Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, one of the darkest days in our Nation’s World War II—all while wearing tuxedo first, let me pay homage to the senior history, that Ken’s bravery shined pants and a Hawaiian flower-print Senator from West Virginia who, in a brightest. shirt. typically eloquent way, spoke to the Early in the morning on December 7, For his tremendous courage under Senate about his long service to his 1941, after a long night of poker, danc- fire, Ken received the Distinguished State. Let me tell the people of West ing, and a little drinking at the offi- Service Cross and a Purple Heart. But Virginia, they don’t need to worry; cer’s club, Ken awoke to the sound of his service to this Nation was far from they have a very strong Senator in this low flying Japanese aircraft fighters finished. Ken went on to fight at Gua- body. Any comments about his age are and bombers on course to attack the dalcanal, where he was credited with misplaced, because his passion and his Navy’s Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. destroying another Japanese plane. intellectual heft and his knowledge of Ken and fellow pilot George Welch, After a broken leg ended his combat history and the Constitution far out- who was staying in a neighboring career, Ken returned stateside and weigh any considerations one would apartment, took immediate action. served for 27 more years. He served in have about his age. They called ahead to their air crew the Alaska Air National Guard. (The remarks of Mrs. MCCASKILL per- with instructions to load their P–40s In 1967, Ken became the Assistant Ad- taining to the introduction of S. 1723 with fuel and ammunition. jutant General for the Alaska Air Na- are located in today’s RECORD under Both pilots hurriedly pulled their tional Guard. Before retiring in 1971, he ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and evening wear back on, and sped off in was promoted to Brigadier General and Joint Resolutions.’’) Ken’s new Buick toward Haleiwa Field. served as the full Commander of the f Dodging Japanese strafing runs and Air Guard. driving at speeds in excess of 100 miles In this capacity, Ken quickly distin- PROGRESS ON S. 1 per hour, they soon arrived at the air- guished himself as an able and re- Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, field. The pair quickly strapped into spected leader. He worked closely with there are times since I have been here their P–40 Tomahawks, which were MG C. F. Necrason, then the Adjutant that I have been surprised and shocked. fully fueled but only partially armed. General of the Alaska National Guard, This week was one of them, when I saw Outnumbered, outgunned, and with- to save the Air Guard component in the leader of my party rise to ask the out orders, the two pilots taxied to the our State. Under Ken’s direction, the body to send S. 1 to conference. Keep in runway intent on engaging the over 300 reinvigorated Air Guard units provided mind what S. 1 is. S. 1 was the first unchallenged Japanese aircraft. rural Alaskans with access to health piece of legislation we passed in the Once airborne, Ken and George im- care, medivacs, and disaster relief serv- Senate this year. That is why it is mediately came under fire. Ken later ices. called S. 1. Keep in mind what the vote described the ensuing combat as As a Senator for Alaska, it was my was. It was 96 to 2. There are not going ‘‘shooting fish in a barrel’’—a definite privilege to work with Ken on many to be very many times that we do any- understatement, as the Japanese shot occasions during this period. My wife thing 96 to 2. That was months ago.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8653 Now, all this time we have been wait- So I guess I would say the failure of need. Let’s begin to create a lawful sys- ing to send this bill to conference so we the legislation today, despite the good tem at the border. can move ahead and make it law. This efforts of my esteemed colleagues who As the American people see that and is ethics reform. This is the essence of met together and wrote this bill—and gain confidence in us as a government, what we should be about. We are here they did not want anybody to change a then we begin to talk about some of to do the people’s business, not big jot or tittle of it—despite all of that, the more difficult problems: What do money’s business. We are here to pro- despite their good efforts, it did not do we do about 12 million people who are tect average people in these United the job. It did not shut off the water. here illegally? States, not the lobbyists in the hall- According to the Congressional Budget One of the things that very much way. Office, it would only have reduced ille- concerned me in this bill—and it shows Ethics reform should be at the top of gality by 13 percent, and in the next 20 the mindset that seemed to be driving our list. What happened when our lead- years we would have another 8.7 mil- the legislation and was an indication er asked for this bill to go to con- lion people here illegally. there was no real commitment to en- ference? The Republican leader ob- I think our Senators—after hearing forcement—was moving the date of the jected. What in the world is going on that and having it pounded in and see- people who would be allowed to go on a that we would pass a bill 96 to 2 and ing this is not an exaggeration but an path to legality and even citizenship to then the Republican leader would say, objective report by the Congressional even if you came into our country last ‘‘I object to it going to conference’’? Budget Office, and then we heard the year. The American people have been very promises: The only way to get a lawful Now, last year’s bill, which I vigor- engaged on the immigration issue for system in America is to vote for this ously criticized, said you could take weeks. That bill has come to its con- bill—they were not persuaded, espe- advantage of the amnesty or legaliza- clusion. I urge every American out cially because the American people saw tion process if you came into America there to use those same fingers and through it. before January 1, 2004. This bill said those same phones, to use those same Rightly, the American people have you could take advantage of the am- e-mails and those same letters, to im- grown to be cynical about the words of nesty—you would not be asked to mediately begin calling their Senator Congress on immigration. They have leave—and you could become an Amer- and say to them: Why in the world grown to be cynical about that. For 40 ican citizen if you broke into our coun- would you be blocking ethics reform in years, Presidents and Congresses have try before January 1, 2007, this year. the Senate? There is no good excuse— promised we are going to make a law- So after the President has called out except politics. If we cannot get beyond ful system: We are going to do this. the National Guard, after we have said politics to reform ethics, then I think Don’t worry, I voted for that bill last the border is closed—and it has not the people have a right to give us an year. It was going to do this and do been closed; we made some improve- approval rating in the cellar. that, double Border Patrol—but noth- ment, but it has not at all closed the il- So I call on the Republican leader, I ing ever happens. legality at the border—but if you could call on our Republican colleagues: Stop We arrested a million people trying get past the National Guard last De- playing games with ethics reform. to enter our country illegally last cember 31 and get into this country, Let’s move forward. Let’s make this year—a million people. Why do we have this bill would have put you onto a happen on behalf of the people we came that many people arrested? One reason citizenship path. here to represent. If we cannot do this, is because the border is known, world- But that is not what our colleagues we ought to put our tail between our wide, to be insecure and that you have told us who supported the legislation. legs, be ashamed, and go home. They said it was going to help those Mr. President, I suggest the absence a very good chance of being able to enter the country illegally. people who have deep roots in America of a quorum. who have children here and ones we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The If we can change that and we create cannot ask to leave. I am sympathetic clerk will call the roll. a clear message around the world that The legislative clerk proceeded to our border is secure and if you come to that. I am prepared to work on call the roll. you are going to be apprehended and something like that. But the idea that Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask you will be prosecuted if you come some single person who broke across unanimous consent that the order for across the border illegally, we could the border last December, past the Na- the quorum call be rescinded. see a dramatic dropoff in that and a tional Guard, is being given all the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- dramatic increase of people applying, benefits of citizenship, all the benefits pore. Without objection, it is so or- waiting in line to come legally. That is we would give to somebody who waits dered. what it is all about, and this bill did in line to come legally makes no sense to me and indicates the mindset we f not do it. Now, somebody was saying to me and have here. IMMIGRATION asking me recently about President The mindset is confused is all I am Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I Bush and his legacy. I have to tell you, saying. The President, the executive thank the Presiding Officer for his in- I like President Bush. He is a friend of branch, and the Congress have not yet sight into the legislation we consid- mine. I believe his heart is good. I be- gotten the message. The message is: ered. I guess the Presiding Officer un- lieve he wanted to do something good We don’t want talk. We don’t want derstands, when you have completed a about immigration. I have the highest promises. We want you to get busy and tough campaign and you have talked to regard for him. create a lawful system of immigration, voters, you learn some things. Hope- What I would ask President Bush to and then we can begin to talk about fully, our Senate has learned some do with regard to his legacy on immi- how to deal with people who are here things: That the heart of the American gration would be to carry on at a much illegally and what our future flow of people is good, that they are not mean more effective and aggressive rate than immigration would be. They had some spirited, but they are concerned about he has with a movement toward en- good ideas in the bill about how to im- a lawful system of immigration. forcement. He has done things in the prove the future process by which we I was on an Alabama-based radio last several years to improve immigra- select for admission immigrants who show ‘‘Rick and Bubba.’’ They are ex- tion enforcement more than the pre- desire to come. We know we can’t ac- panding out around the country and do vious four or five Presidents, but it has cept everybody. Eleven million people an excellent job and are very fair about not been enough. applied for the 50,000 lottery slots we immigration. One told me the other So I would suggest to the President: had in the year 2000. It just indicates morning: Senator, let me tell you my Make it your legacy to leave a secure that the number of people who would philosophy. My philosophy is that if border for America. Enforce our cur- like to come here vastly exceeds our you have a broken pipe in your attic, rent laws. Utilize every effective and ability to admit them all, so we must and there is water on your floor, you appropriate tool we now have, which select some way for those who come. I don’t go spend all your time mopping would make a huge difference. Ask the believe that a touch, a bit, in this bill up the floor, you fix the leaking pipe. Congress for what additional tools you that tended toward a Canadian-type

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S8654 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 28, 2007 system was a great first step and We do have a crisis, and it is our re- Where is the help for the small busi- should give us a model for future flow. sponsibility to meet it. Just because nesses that may not even be computer- So to my colleagues and particularly this effort failed does not mean we ized? to my friend, the President of the didn’t make progress. I think we did I said: I know the Department of United States, whom I respect so make progress. It was not enough to Homeland Security, when the regula- much, I would say let’s make it a leg- get the majority even of this Senate to tions are made, will have a provision acy of this Congress and this President agree that this not only took care of for a business that has one employee or to do everything possible, beginning the problems of today but would pro- two to be able to have a clear, easy today, to have a secure border in our vide a standard for tomorrow and 10 way to verify with this tamperproof ID. country. I believe it would be widely years from now so that everyone would There would be a picture on it and a bi- approved by the American people. I be- know what the laws are and that the ometric indication. lieve it would be good for our country. laws would be enforced. So we have So I think we need to work on the It would be a true contribution to made progress. guest worker program immediately, American society and put us on the I look at so many of our colleagues along with the border security pro- road toward a step to adopting new and who worked so hard on this, along with gram, so that the economy of this better policies for immigration. members of the President’s Cabinet country and the people who are seeking It is great to see my colleague, Sen- and the President himself, and I know to work in our country to provide for ator HUTCHISON from Texas. I thank how deeply disappointed they are that their families wherever they may live her for her insight and commitment to this was not successful. Nevertheless, I would be able to be matched. I think creating a good system. Being from believe we were in a much better place we should do those two things first. Texas and having lived with this issue this year than we were last year, and I That would be my suggestion of a new for years and years, she is sympathetic believe, if we start fresh, we can come approach. and compassionate to those who want up with a better approach to this prob- The problem we ran into with this to come to America, but she also un- lem. bill and the bill we tried to pass last derstands the need to create a system What would a better approach be? year was that tough issue of, what you of laws we can be proud of. First, I think it is clear the Amer- do with the people who are already Mr. President, I thank the Chair and ican people do not believe there is a here illegally, because the enforcement yield the floor. commitment to border security. I be- was not done. A blind eye was turned. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- lieve there is much more progress in Through many years, since 1986, there pore. The Senator from Texas is recog- this area than is known. We know the has not been that workable guest nized. catch-and-release program is virtually worker program which would accom- Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I shut down. It used to be that an alien modate the economic needs of our thank the Senator from Alabama for coming into our country illegally who country and the economic needs of his remarks. was not from Mexico but was from far- workers who cannot find jobs in their This is a hard time. This has been a ther down in Central or South America own home countries. Dealing with that very difficult issue. There is no ques- would not be able to be apprehended was the hangup on this bill, make no tion that so many people put hours and and deported because there were no de- mistake about it. It was the perception hours in to try to produce a piece of tention facilities that could hold them, that people would be able to come here, legislation that could get a majority or so they were caught and released. stay in our country illegally, and never 60 votes to proceed. I think it is impor- Today, that program has been virtually have to go home in order to become le- tant for us to take a moment and say, shut off. gally processed in our country. The yes, it was a disappointment, but we So we have made progress. Is it American people rose up and said no. must go forward. This should not be enough? Absolutely not. But we must My amendment which tried to fix that the end of efforts to deal with one of have a renewed commitment to border came very close—53 to 45. the most important, if not the most security, and I think it is clear the I think that is a concept we should important, domestic problem in our American people believe we must show revisit but not until we have addressed country today; that is, we are a sov- there is a commitment as a pre- border security and made a commit- ereign nation which must have secure requisite to addressing the other prob- ment and significant improvements borders. lems. and a guest worker program estab- We know there are terrorists who are Today, I suggest we might look at a lished for people coming in legally. In trying to enter our country to harm fresh approach which has the commit- my opinion, that would probably also Americans. We would be naive to look ment that was made by the President 2 cause some of the people who are here the other way. We know there are drug weeks ago to border security, the illegally to see a clear path, a workable cartels trying to enter our country money commitment for the barriers, path, a dependable path to come into with illegal drugs. We know there are and the commitment to following our country and begin to work legally human traffickers who are bringing through on those border security meas- if we act now to set up that guest people into our country illegally and ures. That would be one step we could worker program. Then start the long robbing these people of huge amounts take that I believe would have uni- and arduous process of trying to handle of extorted money. We know we must versal agreement. There is no one who responsibly the people who are here il- stop that. has called me about this bill who has legally, some of whom have homes, We also know there is a need in this not said the absolute first requirement have American-born children, which we country for work and jobs that are not is border security. must realistically address but maybe being filled by Americans, and we must The second thing I think we should not all at once. That would be my sug- provide a legal way for people to fill do as we are continuing this commit- gestion for those who are willing to those jobs. We must not equate the ment to border security is a guest say: Let’s take a week, and let’s deter- people who have come here for jobs, worker program—a guest worker pro- mine what the next course should be. trying to feed their families—because gram going forward that is a workable Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- they have little hope from their coun- way for people to come into this coun- sent for 2 additional minutes. try of origin of being able to do that— try and have the ability to work out in The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- with terrorists and drug dealers. They the open, legally, to be able to go back pore. Without objection, it is so or- are two separate kinds of problems and and forth from their home country dered. separate kinds of people. We need to without being afraid they could not get Mrs. HUTCHISON. Let me end by provide an avenue for those who are back in, and a tamperproof identifica- saying I do believe we need to take trying to do better for themselves and tion for employers to easily be able to some time. We need to look at the con- their families to work in our country see that a person is legally in this sequences of doing nothing, which I do and to be in our country and, within country. not think people focus on enough, and the laws we have, to go into permanent I met with my good friend Massey try to have a fresh approach, perhaps a residency and citizenship. Villarreal yesterday, and he said: more graduated approach, that would

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They come to our coun- to lose jobs that are not being filled. The same was true in our battles for try with their hearts and minds full of Perhaps, there could be something fair housing and for an end to discrimi- hope. along that line as we decide how to nation against persons with disabil- ities. On immense issues such as these, We will endure today’s loss and begin deal with those people who are here. I anew to build the kinds of tough, fair, do believe there will be more accept- a minority in the Senate was often able to create stalemate and delay for a and practical reform worthy of our ance of a responsible, legalization proc- time. But they had never been able to shared history as immigrants and as ess of people who are here illegally if stop the march of progress. Americans. the American people see border secu- Throughout all of those battles, we Immigration reforms are always con- rity and a guest worker program that faced critics who loudly warned that troversial. But Congress was created to puts the people in the front of the line we were changing America forever. In muster political will to answer such who have come legally into our coun- the end, they were right. Our history of challenges. Today we didn’t, but to- try to work. civil rights legislation did change morrow we will. Mr. President, it is so important that America forever. It made America I yield the floor. we not give up. It is so important that stronger, fairer, and a better nation. we not turn another blind eye to the Immigration is another issue like Mr. President, I suggest the absence problem facing this country of more that. We know the high price of con- of a quorum. and more illegal aliens coming in. We tinuing inaction. Raids and other en- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- must secure our borders from terror- forcement actions will escalate, terror- pore. The clerk will call the roll. ists, drug dealers, and human traf- izing our communities and businesses. The assistant legislative clerk pro- fickers. But it is not the same as peo- The 12 million undocumented immi- ceeded to call the roll. ple who are coming to our country for grants will soon be millions more. Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I economic help for themselves and their Sweatshops will grow and undermine ask unanimous consent that the order families. We must provide a way to at- American workers and wages. State for the quorum call be rescinded. tract those people to jobs that are not and local governments will take mat- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. being filled by Americans. So, yes, it is ters into their own hands and pass a MCCASKILL). Without objection, it is so disappointing today. maze of conflicting laws that hurt our ordered. I applaud the people who have country. We will have the kind of open worked so hard. I want to say that they border that is unacceptable in our post- Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I did make progress, and it is something 9/11 world. ask unanimous consent to speak for up from which we can all learn and do bet- Immigration reform is an oppor- to 10 minutes. ter as we move forward. But, mostly, tunity to be true to our ideals as a na- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- we cannot shirk the responsibility of tion. Our Declaration of Independence ator has that right. our United States Senate and our announces that all of us are created Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, I United States Congress, working with equal. Today, we failed to live up to wanted to come to the floor to offer a the President, to do the right thing for that declaration for millions of men few thoughts and observations on the our country. and women who live, work, and wor- important vote we had earlier today on I yield the floor. ship beside us. But our ideals are too the immigration bill. I know many peo- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- strong to be held back for long. ple are puzzled when they watch us de- Martin Luther King had a dream that pore. The Senator from Massachusetts bate big and important issues such as is recognized. children would be judged solely by ‘‘the content of their character.’’ Today, we this. What usually happens is our views f failed to make that dream come true are reduced to a bumper sticker. Par- IMMIGRATION for the children of immigrants. But ticularly on complex topics such as im- that dream will never die. It has the migration, a bumper sticker doesn’t Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, it is tell the whole story. So I wish to offer now clear that we are not going to power to overcome the most bitter op- position. a few thoughts on the way forward on complete our work on immigration re- this important issue. form. That is enormously dis- I believe we will soon succeed where we failed today, and that we will enact I have not found an issue in my short appointing for Congress and for the the kind of comprehensive reform that time in the Senate, now about 41⁄2 country. But we will be back and we our ideals and national security de- years, which has been more closely fol- will prevail. The American people sent mand. Soon, word will echo across the lowed and on which there has been us here to act on our most urgent prob- country about the consequences of to- more passion than the subject we have lems, and they will not accept inac- day’s vote. The American people will been debating this week and which we tion. know that a minority of the Senate voted on this morning. I have seen this happen time and blocked a record investment in border time again. America always finds a Sometimes, as we all know, passion security. way to solve its problems, expand its can produce more heat than light, but H.L. Mencken said that for every what we need is some light and some frontiers, and move closer to its ideals. complex problem, there is a simple so- It is not always easy, but it is the clear thinking and some better solu- lution—and it is wrong. A minority in tions to our broken borders and our American way. the Senate has employed a simple label I learned this first as a child at my broken immigration system than we against this bill—amnesty—and they have had so far. grandfather’s knee. He taught me that were wrong, too. in America progress is always possible. A minority in the Senate rejected a I don’t say that with the intent to His generation moved past the cruel stronger economy that is fairer to our criticize the hard work that people signs in the windows in Boston saying taxpayers and our workers. A minority have put into this effort. I am proud of ‘‘Irish Need Not Apply’’ and elected of the Senate rejected America’s own the fact that since I have been in the that son of an Irish immigrant as extraordinary immigrant history and Senate, I have tried to constructively mayor of Boston. ignored our Nation’s most urgent contribute to a solution to this prob- I learned that lesson firsthand when I needs. lem. As a member of the Senate Judici- came to the Senate in 1962. Our Nation But we are in this struggle for the ary Committee and as a former chair- was finally recognizing that the work long haul. Today’s defeat will not man of the Immigration and Border Se- of civil rights had not ended with the stand. As we continue the battle, we curity Subcommittee of that Judiciary Emancipation Proclamation, nor with will have ample inspiration in the lives Committee, now as the ranking mem- the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown of the immigrants all around us. ber, I have tried my best to contribute

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Government program—the only Gov- ment solutions with a lot of moving I think we need to go back to basics. ernment program—known as Basic parts based on big, grandiose promises, We need to go back and listen to our Pilot, to try to match up the identity when our history has been one of not constituents. We need to talk to them of people who came to work there with delivering consistent with what we and explain to them what the problem a Social Security number. Basic Pilot promised. Let me mention what I mean is. We need to have a transparent proc- confirmed that, yes, that is JOHN COR- by that. ess that is an interactive process where NYN, and that is JOHN CORNYN’s Social In 1986, we had a big immigration we can listen to them and we can tell Security number, but that is about all bill, supposedly one to fix all the prob- them what we have learned about this Basic Pilot could tell them. What they lems. President Ronald Reagan signed issue and about some of the problems wouldn’t tell them is if it was some- that bill. I remember Ed Meese, his At- and try to come up with a solution. body else masquerading as JOHN COR- torney General, wrote a piece in I be- One of the lessons may be that big, NYN and claiming his Social Security lieve the New York Times explaining multifaceted, complex programs such number. what was going through President Rea- as this bill offered, particularly on That company sustained a huge busi- gan’s mind as he signed that amnesty something where the Federal Govern- ness loss because the Federal Govern- for 3 million people. Ed Meese ex- ment doesn’t have a whole lot of credi- ment failed it by not providing it with plained that President Reagan was told bility when it comes to actually en- a reliable means to determine whether in 1986 that if you do this amnesty one forcing the law or securing the border, people who claim to be American citi- time, that will be the end of it; you the American people are not going to zens and eligible to work were, in fact, will never have to do another one, as accept it, and I think that was re- eligible. So we have a lot of credibility long as we have enforcement of our flected in the vote we had today. we need to restore at the Federal Gov- laws that go hand in hand with that That is not the same thing as saying ernment level when it comes to enforc- grant of amnesty for 3 million people. give up, because we can’t give up. This ing the law and securing our borders. Part of the skepticism that I think problem is not going away. As some- the American people and certainly my body who represents a border State I think if we perhaps break down this constituents in Texas have had about with about 1,600 miles of common bor- big problem into smaller solutions, this bill is that they saw coupled with der with Mexico, I say we have to find step by step, and work our way through a path to legalization and ultimately a rational solution to this problem. this, we can continue to find an oppor- American citizenship for roughly 12 I know that passions have run high, tunity to solve this problem bit by bit million people that we mean it this but I, for one, am very pleased with the and piece by piece. What I saw rejected time, we are going to get serious about level of the debate in the Senate be- this morning were big, grandiose gov- border security, we are going to get se- cause, as we all know, sometimes this ernment solutions where our credi- rious about eliminating the document topic is susceptible to some pretty irre- bility was seriously lacking because of fraud and identity theft that makes sponsible language and dialog. a lack of followthrough on earlier our current worker verification system This was not a rejection of our herit- promises, particularly when it comes virtually unworkable, and they saw a age as a nation of immigrants. We are to enforcing our laws and securing our repetition of 1986. a nation of immigrants, but we are also borders. There were components of this bill a nation of laws. And I think what the I would just like to say to all my col- that I thought were actually pretty American people saw—certainly my leagues who have worked so hard on good, that represented an improvement constituents in Texas saw—is the sta- this issue that you have my commit- over the status quo. But I think some tus quo of a kind of lawlessness and a ment that I will continue to work with of the debate got a little bit hard to be- lack of commitment to simple law and you in good faith to try to solve the lieve such as when people said the only order which they wanted to see re- problems. That is what I thought my way you are going to get border secu- stored. I think if we demonstrate that constituents wanted me to do. That is rity is if you agree to a path to citizen- we have heard the message they have what I know they want me to do. They ship for 12 million people. The Amer- sent us—if we demonstrate that, yes, do not want us pointing the finger of ican people are pretty smart. They can we are serious about border security; blame. They do not want us calling see through that, and they know there yes, we are serious about enforcing the each other names. And they do not is no obvious linkage between border law—then I think we can continue that want the sort of ‘‘hyperpartisanship’’ security and a path to citizenship for 12 conversation and talk about the other that unfortunately too often character- million people. They know if we were aspects of this legislation that we need izes our activities in Washington. But serious about border security, we to continue to work on. they also don’t want to be sold a bill of would have already done it. What are the legitimate needs of goods. They do not want to be prom- So I think, at least the lesson I have American employers for legal workers? ised a lot when they know we are going learned from this vote this morning is Certainly, we would prefer that they to deliver little. not that we can give up because the get legal workers rather than workers So this is a big issue, one that is wor- problem is not going to go away. It who are not respecting our laws. Cer- thy of the greatest deliberative body in may get caught up in Presidential elec- tainly, we would all want, I would the world—the U.S. Senate—and it is tion politics and maybe part of what think, to have a system whereby some- an issue on which I assure each of my we need to do is continue this grand one can show up at a workplace and colleagues that I intend to do my part national conversation about how do we present a tamper-proof, secure identi- to try to solve. solve this problem because I don’t be- fication card and virtually guarantee Madam President, I yield the floor, lieve there is any problem that is too that they are legally eligible to work and I suggest the absence of a quorum. big for the American people to solve. in the United States as opposed to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Certainly, they are not waiting for kind of document fraud and identity clerk will call the roll. some pronouncement from Mount theft that now runs rampant and which Olympus in Washington, DC, about makes it impossible even for good em- The bill clerk proceeded to call the here is the answer and you have to ployers trying to honor the law to roll. swallow it. We work for the American know that the person standing before Mr. HATCH. I ask unanimous consent people. We work for the constituents them can actually legally work in the that the order for the quorum call be who sent us here. The power we get to United States. rescinded. act on their behalf comes from the bot- We recently had an example of a The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. NEL- tom up; it doesn’t come from the top company, a Swift meatpacking plant, SON of Nebraska). Without objection, it down. I think part of the rejection that which was the subject of a raid by the is so ordered.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8657 NOMINATION OF LESLIE It is not credible to demand that Circuit position ran into trouble when SOUTHWICK judges render decisions that serve cer- the ABA rated him not qualified. Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, as the tain political interests, whether or not My Democratic colleagues thought discussion over immigration reform the law actually requires that result. that was the most insightful, thorough, demonstrates, this body confronts It is not credible to attack Judge accurate, and definitive evaluation tough issues and can find itself em- Southwick for phrases or language in ever done on any nominee to any posi- broiled in some contentious debates. opinions he did not write. tion anywhere. Over the years, it has not been un- It is not credible to ignore the limi- The same ABA has unanimously common to see judicial appointment tations imposed on appeals court given Judge Southwick its highest well debates at the top of the list of conten- judges by the standard of review they qualified rating. That means, according to the ABA’s tious debates. And during those de- must follow. own description of its rating criteria, bates, we have seen a lot of tactics and It is not credible to say that a judi- that Judge Southwick gets the highest methods used. cial ruling against a particular party marks for such things as compassion, But some tactics are simply wrong. amounts to a judge’s personal hostility Some methods are simply inappro- against a group to which that party open-mindedness, freedom from bias priate. might belong. and commitment to equal justice. So here is the choice we face. There are some means which no ends These are some of the misleading On the one side, critics who do not can justify. Some of these wrong tac- tactics that we have seen used against know and have not worked with Judge tics, inappropriate methods, and ille- judicial nominees in the past and are Southwick look only at the results of gitimate means have been used to at- being used against Judge Southwick just a few cases and claim Judge tack the nomination of Leslie South- now. Southwick has hostile views on issues wick to the U.S. Court of Appeals for These tactics are simply not credible, such as race, when there is no indica- the Fifth Circuit. and I am amazed that my Democratic tion by anybody in Mississippi or oth- If we care about the integrity of this colleagues seem to be going along with erwise that he has any such hostility. body and the good of the judicial them. One of the sure signs that such ille- On the other side, the ABA and those branch, if we really believe that there who do know and have worked with is something more important than raw gitimate tactics are in play is that they result in a distorted, twisted cari- Judge Southwick look at his entire ideological politics, we should reject record and gave him the highest marks this attack on this good man and con- cature of a nominee that those who have long known and worked with him for compassion, open-mindedness, free- firm his nomination. dom from bias and commitment to Judge Southwick, who served for a simply do not recognize. Richard Roberts, former president of equal justice under the law. dozen years on the Mississippi Court of These two radically different pictures Appeals, has received a unanimous well the Mississippi bar, for example, says that no other lawyer in the State is as of this nominee cannot both be true. qualified rating from the American Bar I think the tactics and standards qualified as Judge Southwick to serve Association. used by Judge Southwick’s critics are on the Fifth Circuit. He has the strong support of his wrong and illegitimate, and the conclu- According to Phillip McIntosh, asso- home State Senators, both of whom are sions about him based on those tactics ciate dean at the Mississippi College Senior Members. are simply not credible. I think they School of Law where Judge Southwick He would fill a judicial emergency know that. vacancy. now teaches, a politically and racially And they certainly do not justify And though it has been obscured by diverse faculty unanimously approved doing an about-face and voting against all the hyperbolic, vitriolic, and over- Judge Southwick for a faculty position a nominee who, just months ago, re- the-top rhetoric now thrown about, the with no question about his integrity, ceived the Judiciary Committee’s Judiciary Committee just months ago fairness, or impartiality. unanimous support. approved without objection Judge A. La’Verne Edney, an African-Amer- Illegitimate tactics leading to less Southwick’s nomination. Now, for ican partner at Judge Southwick’s than credible conclusions do not justify whatever reason, the nomination is in former law firm, clerked for him on the disregarding the judgment of our col- limbo—first it is on the committee Mississippi Court of Appeals. leagues, the Senators from Mississippi, agenda without action and now not on He says that Judge Southwick ap- who are this nominee’s home State the committee agenda at all. plied the law fairly without regard to Senators. The committee looked at the same the parties’ affiliation, color, or stat- Let me close with one more point. qualifications, the same record, the ure. In their opposition letter, the Con- same man with the same character, These and other colleagues and part- gressional Black Caucus says that we and found no objection whatsoever. ners of Judge Southwick know him ‘‘should be impressed by the frequency The only difference—which is really a best. with which Southwick’s opinions and distinction without a difference—is I can only imagine their shock and concurrences have been overruled.’’ that Judge Southwick was then nomi- confusion over the wildly derogatory That is pure, unadulterated hogwash. nated to the U.S. District Court but and extreme descriptions offered by Judge Southwick authored 927 opin- now has been nominated to the U.S. Judge Southwick’s Washington-based ions and concurrences while on the Court of Appeals. critics. Mississippi Court of Appeals and only The disturbing tactics being used I can only imagine the reaction by 21 of them have been either reversed or against this nominee are certainly not those who know Judge Southwick even criticized by the Mississippi Su- new, and they are no more legitimate when those who do not know him make preme Court in 12 years. I don’t know or persuasive now than when they have such claims without knowing what of many judges who have such an un- been used against other nominees in they are talking about. blemished record. the past. I think my colleagues would agree I must say that I am indeed im- Frankly, I am amazed that anyone that the American Bar Association has pressed by the frequency with which finds them credible, let alone persua- never been accused of a conservative Judge Southwick’s opinions and con- sive. bias. currences have been overruled. Judge Southwick served on the Mis- And I think we would all agree that I am very impressed with such a low sissippi Court of Appeals for 12 years. the ABA conducts perhaps the most ex- reversal rate over such a long period of It is not credible to focus only on a haustive and thorough evaluation of distinguished judicial service. few cases among the 7,000 in which he judicial nominees. And I note that Kay Cobb, former participated and the nearly 1,000 opin- The ABA looks at the whole record; presiding justice of the Mississippi Su- ions he wrote. the ABA interviews dozens of people in preme Court, the court that reviewed It is not credible to focus only on the each case. Judge Southwick’s decisions, has writ- results of those few cases, ignoring the Let me remind everyone that the pre- ten with enthusiastic support of his facts and the law. vious nominee to this very same Fifth nomination.

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I would venture to guess his resignation as a judge for the Mississippi that his fellow judges have also expressed Court of Appeals and pending the approval of munity, volunteering with Habitat for their written support of his untiring efforts his nomination to the Fifth Circuit. The sug- Humanity since 1993. and abilities as a judge on our Mississippi gestion to make this offer was made by one He volunteered to serve his country Court of Appeals. of our faculty members, and the rec- in the Mississippi National Guard and The purpose of my letter, however, is to ommendation was unanimously approved by by joining a line combat unit that emphasize Judge Southwick’s personal vir- our faculty. We have a politically and ra- served in Iraq. tues. He is simply one of the finest, most de- cially diverse faculty, but not one note of Only months ago, the Judiciary Com- cent, kind, humble, and fair-minded persons concern about Judge Southwick’s integrity, mittee found Judge Southwick’s quali- I have ever known regardless of race or gen- fairness, or impartiality was sounded. His fications and character sufficient to re- der. appointment to our faculty was strongly port his district court nomination Judge Southwick reminds me in so many supported by all of our faculty members. I ways of Judge Charles Clark, who served for might even mention that his teaching part- without a single objection. many years as Chief Judge for the Fifth Cir- ner for Trial Practice this past semester is Judge Southwick today is the same cuit Court of Appeals, and for whom Judge an African American attorney and former man with the same qualifications, the Southwick clerked before entering the pri- Mississippi Circuit Court judge, and whom same ability, the same character, and vate practice of law. When Judge Clark Judge Southwick personally recruited to the same commitment to the rule of served on the Court of Appeals, he had it partner with him for the course. law. all—intellectual ability, superb personal and I hope that you will support the nomina- He has the strong support of his organizational skills, work ethic, commit- tion of this outstanding man to the Fifth home State Senators—both of whom ment, integrity, and a wonderful sense of Circuit. He is an exceptional candidate and are highly respected—and should be humor. I am sure you remember Judge deserving of confirmation. given the opportunity to serve on the Clark. Judge Leslie Southwick is cut from Sincerely, Fifth Circuit. the exact same cloth. PHILLIP L. MCINTOSH, Seldom will the Judiciary Committee have Associate Dean and Professor of Law. The Judiciary Committee should re- the opportunity to make an appointment port his nomination, and the Senate which will have such a lasting effect on the BRUNINI, ATTORNEYS AT LAW should confirm him, without delay, or integrity of our federal judicial system in TRUSTMARK BUILDING, a manifest injustice will have occurred Mississippi and the other states within the Jackson, MS, June 5, 2007. and will led to even more antagonism Fifth Circuit, and to solidify the reputation Re Judge Leslie Southwick Nomination. between the two sides of this body. it justifiably enjoys as the protector of our Hon. ARLEN SPECTER, We have been used to some of these rule of law, the civil rights of all citizens. Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, tactics in the last 2 months of a Presi- Please do not miss this opportunity to con- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. dent’s tenure, maybe even the last 6 firm the nomination of Judge Leslie South- DEAR SENATOR SPECTER: I am an African- wick. months, but hardly ever against a per- American partner at the law firm of Brunini, With highest regards, I am Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC, where son of this man’s qualifications, and Respectfully yours, then we have usually knocked that Judge Southwick was once a member. I be- RICHARD C. ROBERTS, III. lieve in fairness for all people and salute our type of criticism down, as decent, hon- leaders for giving their lives to assure that orable Senators should knock them MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE, fairness. While I share the sentiments of down. Frankly, this President will June 4, 2007. other African-Americans that the federal ju- serve for another year and a half. He Re The Honorable Leslie Southwick. diciary needs to be more diverse, I believe has appointed a sterling, good man who Hon. ARLEN SPECTER, that Judge Southwick is imminently quali- deserves to be brought before the Sen- Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, fied for the United States Fifth Circuit Court ate and confirmed. I hope my col- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. of Appeals and write in support of his nomi- leagues will stop this tragedy and put DEAR SENATOR LEAHY: I am writing to you nation. to express my strong support for the nomina- I met Judge Southwick during my third this man on the court. He deserves it. tion of Leslie Southwick to the Fifth Circuit year of law school when I interned with the He will be great on the court. He will Court of Appeals. I have known Judge South- Court of Appeals of Mississippi. That intern- be a person who will be fair and decent wick for several years while he has been an ship allowed me an opportunity to work with for everybody. I have every confidence adjunct professor and vising professor at most of the Judges on the bench at that in him. Mississippi College School of Law. As Asso- time. I was most impressed with Judge I ask unanimous consent that the ciate Dean, hiring of adjuncts comes under Southwick because of his work ethic and his letters to which I referred be printed in my responsibilities for the law school. We serene personality. When I finished law have been honored to have him on our fac- school in 1996, I believed that my chances for the RECORD. There being no objection, the mate- ulty and look forward to a long and bene- landing a clerkship were slim because there ficial relationship with him. Our students was only one African-American Court of Ap- rial was ordered to be printed in the likewise hold Judge Southwick in highest re- peals judge on the bench at the time and RECORD, as follows: gard. there were very few Caucasian judges during LAW OFFICES OF Judge Southwick is a man of highest integ- the history of the Mississippi Supreme Court RICHARD C. ROBERTS III, rity, honor and intellect. As a judge on the or the Court of Appeals (which was fairly Ridgeland, MS, June 5, 2007. Mississippi Court of Appeals he scrupulously new) who had ever hired African-American Re Leslie Southwick. did his judicial duty in following the law in law clerks. In spite of the odds, I applied for Hon. ARLEN SPECTER, his judicial opinions. I am greatly dis- a clerkship. Judge Southwick granted me an Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, appointed that some have taken the oppor- interview and hired me that same day. While U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. tunity to try to score political points by Judge Southwick had many applicants to DEAR SENATOR SPECTER: The issue of diver- characterizing Judge Southwick as intoler- choose from, he saw that I was qualified for sity seems to be the current focal point in ant or having ‘‘very fixed, right-wing world the position and granted me the opportunity. the nomination process for the vacancy ex- view,’’ seeking to imply that he would not be During my tenure as clerk with the Court, isting on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. fair and impartial in applying the law. In my Judge Southwick thought through every As a former President of the Mississippi Bar, personal and professional dealings with him, issue and took every case seriously. He I understand and appreciate the desire and I can attest to his fine character. I have not earned a reputation for his well thought out need to have females and African-Americans the slightest doubt regarding his impar- opinions and his ability to produce the high- serving in our federal judiciary, particularly tiality and commitment to fairness. est number of opinions in a term. It did not when the candidates are from Mississippi. I Judge Southwick would make an out- matter the parties’ affiliation, color, or stat- venture to say, however, that no other law- standing judge for the Fifth Circuit. I know ure—what mattered was what the law said yer in the State of Mississippi is as qualified that he will uphold the law and apply it re- and Judge Southwick worked very hard to for the Fifth Circuit position by virtue of gardless of his personal view on a particular apply it fairly. Judge Southwick valued my education, experience, intellect, integrity subject. He is a very thoughtful man, a true opinions and included me in all of the discus- and temperament as the Honorable Leslie H. scholar. I also know that he is not racist and sions of issues presented for decision. Having Southwick. does not hold racist views. Such an allega- worked closely with Judge Southwick, I have I have known Judge Southwick personally tion is ludicrous, insulting, and without no doubt that he is fair, impartial, and has since 1977. I am sure you are well aware of foundation. all of the other qualities necessary to be an

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Looking to let me know about his experiences there. to Ellis Island, a place to which mil- back at what I said then, in light of to- Upon his return to the United States, Judge lions came to America to start a jour- day’s vote, it was strikingly clairvoy- Southwick shared with others his humbling ney, a journey that contributed enor- ant to me, to say the least. experience serving our country. It is clear mously to its great promise, enor- I said on that day we must come to- from his writings and speaking that he mously to the great country that it is gether not as Democrats and Repub- served with pride and dignity. today. licans or liberals and conservatives but Other the years, Judge Southwick has I rise to discuss the recent cloture as statesmen and, in doing so, honor earned the reputation of being a person of high morals, dignity, and fairness. It is un- vote on immigration with that context the traditions of the Senate as a body fortunate that there are some who have in mind. The Senate had a historic op- that values reasoning, honest debate, made him the chosen sacrifice to promote portunity to move forward today with and compromise over sound bites and agendas and have set out to taint all that comprehensive immigration reform talking points but especially over the Judge Southwick has worked so hard to ac- that truly secured our borders, that re- politics of fear. complish. I am prayerful that those efforts alized the economic realities of our Unfortunately, today, the voices that will not preclude Judge Southwick from time and allowed people the oppor- appealed to that fear and the lowest serving as our next Judge on the United tunity to come out of the shadows into common denominator won out. Only 12 States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. If additional information is needed, please the light to earn their legalization. of our Republican colleagues were will- feel free to contact me. Unfortunately, the Senate decided to ing to stand up and vote to invoke clo- Yours truly, maintain the status quo, a status quo ture, almost half of those who voted for A. LA’VERNE EDNEY. of broken borders, that does not meet last year’s bipartisan immigration bill. our economic challenges, and that per- Only 12 Republican colleagues were SUPREME COURT OF MISSISSIPPI, mits human exploitation and traf- willing to move forward, at least for Jackson, MS, June 5, 2007. ficking to take place. the final essence of debates and amend- Re Judge Leslie H. Southwick. As someone who was part of the early ments, and to a final vote, which is Hon. ARLEN SPECTER, negotiations back in March of this year about half of those who voted last year Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, on the question of immigration reform, for immigration reform. U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. I maintained then that the administra- Now, personally, I still had serious DEAR SENATOR SPECTER: This letter is en- thusiastically written to urge you and the tion had leaped away from the largely concerns about the direction of the Committee to confirm Leslie H. Southwick bipartisan bill of last year that re- bill, but I voted to keep it alive be- to serve on the Fifth Circuit Court of Ap- ceived 23 Republican votes and 39 cause I wanted to work to make it bet- peals. I’ve known him for many years and Democratic votes to a much more con- ter and because I believe in comprehen- I’m honored to give him my highest rec- servative, much more impractical, and sive immigration reform as something ommendation, without reservation. In every a much more partisan proposal this that is in the national interest and na- way he is worthy to serve. year. I was unable to join several of my tional security of the United States Judge Southwick’s scholarship and char- acter are stellar. The opinions he wrote dur- colleagues in what has become known and because America’s promise and its ing his ten years on the Mississippi Court of as the grand bargain. I acknowledge security should not have been snuffed Appeals reflect his thoroughness and fair- and appreciate several of those who ad- out by one single vote. ness, as well as the depth of his knowledge vocated, because we were only on the I said back on that day in May that and the quality and clarity of his reasoning floor on immigration reform, truly a I could not sign on to the agreement and writing. critical issue for this country, as a re- because it tore families apart, and it In every aspect of his legal career and life sult of their leadership, colleagues such says to many they are only good in general, Leslie Southwick has excelled. He as Senators KENNEDY and SALAZAR and enough to work here and give their has a long and consistent record as a devoted family man, a courageous military leader, an GRAHAM, to name a few, who truly be- human capital and slave but never accomplished author, and an excellent appel- lieved in that opportunity; at the same good enough to stay here. But instead late judge. His awareness and attention to time, because of the leadership of the of responding to those erstwhile con- promoting fairness and equality with regard majority leader, who was willing to cerns from those of us willing to be to race and gender are exemplary. take on one of the most contentious supportive of comprehensive immigra- Our country needs conscientious and inde- issues, an issue that has been conten- tion reform, the appeal was constantly pendent judges of impeccable integrity and I tious throughout our country’s history. made to the right of the spectrum, to cannot think of anyone who better qualifies those who actually achieved some of for this appointment! I have often remarked on the floor how Sincerely, on the question of immigration, it is the things they wanted in the bill but, KAY B. COBB (1999–2007) interesting to have heard the language obviously, never even intended to vote Mr. HATCH. I suggest the absence of of those debates at different times in for comprehensive immigration re- a quorum. our history. form—not even to vote to allow it to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Ben Franklin referred to no longer move forward. As it moved to the clerk will call the roll. being able to accept those who were right, it got less and less support from The legislative clerk proceeded to coming to our shores in negative the right. call the roll. terms. He was talking then about the Unfortunately, instead of working Mr. MENENDEZ. I ask unanimous Germans. The former Governor of Mas- with those of us who were willing to consent that the order for the quorum sachusetts, in the early 1900s, said that, not only work to improve this bill but call be rescinded. in fact, they are sending the most illit- also put our votes where our mouths The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without erate of their people to our shores. He were, they kept giving in to demand objection, it is so ordered. was talking then about the Irish. In after demand from conservative Repub- f 1925, in an official report of the Los An- licans, and in turn this bill moved fur- geles Chamber of Commerce, they said: ther and further to the right. IMMIGRATION We need the Mexicans because of their In fact, at least two Members who Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, from bending and crouching habits which were at the press conference on May 17 my State of New Jersey and that part the whites cannot attain themselves to and got things included in the bill of the State in which I live, we can al- in order to pick our produce. We had voted against keeping this process most touch Lady Liberty. She is that the Chinese exclusionary provisions. moving forward by voting against clo- close to us from a State park called So while this has always been a wel- ture today. Liberty State Park, an area I had the coming country, the debate has not Ultimately, in my mind, this came unique privilege of representing in the been as welcoming. On that day when down to a President and a party who House of Representatives for 13 years the ‘‘Grand Bargain’’ was announced, I was, once again, there for the photo

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Would it not be better for in this bill; we should not rely on a not willing to roll up their sleeves and all of us to have a more open and fair small group of our colleagues to re- do the hard work to improve this bill debate on border security and immigra- solve those issues in an unamendable and help it move forward for our Na- tion that is not subjected to unneces- conference report. tion: a Republican Party that was not sary deadlines and closed-door deci- Lastly, I have been told that this bill about progress but about partisanship; sionmaking? would have an interesting and unin- a Republican Party that was not about In addition, as a border State Sen- tended effect in my home State of New solving our Nation’s problems but ator, I know first-hand the need to se- Mexico. As I understand it, New Mexico seeking political gain by stopping cure our borders because every day my State law would allow all Z visa hold- progress of any sort in this Senate; the constituents tell me about the prob- ers under this bill to qualify for Med- same President who used large lems they face because of illegal en- icaid. That matter needs to be reviewed amounts of political capital misleading tries into our country. We have a crisis and its impacts fully considered so that our country into a disastrous war in on our borders that must be resolved. the Congress can avoid unintended ef- Iraq, with little political capital on However, instead of pursuing imme- fects of this bill. truly improving our Nation’s security diate emergency funding to help secure For all of these reasons, I decided to through tough yet practical and com- our border, S. 1639 cobbles border secu- vote no on the motion to invoke clo- prehensive immigration reform; a rity improvements and funding with ture on S. 1639. We need improved bor- President who used political capital on some concerning immigration reforms. der security and immigration reform. tax cuts for the wealthiest in our coun- While the bill also provided $4.4 billion Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, last try but not on truly meeting our Na- to fund these border security initia- night there was a vote on a critical tion’s economic needs through fair and tives, that money was contingent upon amendment to the immigration bill, comprehensive immigration reform; final passage of the bill by Congress, Senator BAUCUS’ proposal to strip any and it is either a President who has no something that appears to be less than reference to REAL ID in the under- political capital or one who was not a sure thing. lying bill. This, truly, is a case of addi- willing to use it. What is clear to me is that the Amer- tion by subtraction. Finally, throughout my life, and ican people want the measures in the REAL ID—astronomically expensive, most recently on the Senate floor, I bill—like providing 20,000 Border Pa- personally intrusive, controversial, and have heard the phrase ‘‘those people’’— trol agents, constructing 370 miles of unrealistic, passed by the last Congress ‘‘those people.’’ Those who use that border fencing and 300 miles of border without real scrutiny—is precisely the phrase are the voices of division and vehicle barriers, putting 105 radar and kind of impractical trigger that could discrimination. They are the camera towers on the border, and using derail comprehensive immigration re- xenophobes who exist today and have four unmanned aerial vehicles for bor- form. existed at different times in our Na- der security—in place before we ad- Unless we amend this bill, real re- tion’s history but whose voices have ul- dress the millions of unauthorized form will have to wait for REAL ID. timately been overcome to give way to aliens living and working in the United Consider the groups lined up against it: the greatest successful experiment in States. Therefore, I believe it would be not just the ACLU, but also the Na- the history of mankind—the United more appropriate to provide $4.4 billion tional Conference of State Legisla- States of America that we know today. in border security funding in a separate tures, and the National Governors As- But the last phrase of Emma emergency spending bill to fund these sociation. Since REAL ID passed in the Lazarus’s poem emblazed on the inner border security initiatives. last Congress, 16 States have enacted wall of the pedestal of the Statue of Additionally, I remain concerned anti-Real ID bills or resolutions. An- Liberty says: about the amendment process associ- other 22 States, including my own, I lift my lamp beside the golden door! ated with this bill. More than 300 have anti-Real ID bills and resolutions Maybe today that lamp is somewhat amendments were filed to this bill’s pending in their State legislatures. dimmer, but it will shine again. The predecessor, S. 1348, and almost 150 Why are they so opposed to REAL course of history is unalterable, the amendments have been filed to S. 1639. ID? They are opposed because it sets an human spirit cannot be shackled for- However, we were only allowed to con- unreachable standard and offers States ever, the drumbeat for security, eco- sider 26 amendments to S. 1639. Border almost no financial help in meeting it. nomic vitality and, most importantly, security and immigration reform are Conservative estimates State that it justice will only grow stronger. the most important domestic issues would cost $23 billion to fully imple- Finally, to those who have often re- facing the United States today. Clearly ment REAL ID. This legislation only ferred to ‘‘those people’’ in this debate, the Senate, the most deliberative body authorizes $1.5 billion for States and let me say on behalf of ‘‘those people,’’ in the world, should be allowed to con- the President didn’t ask for a single we have seen the light, and we simply sider additional amendments that dollar for REAL ID in his budget re- will not be thrust back into the dark- could improve upon this bill. While one quest. That means that States would ness. of my amendments is part of the pack- have to shoulder a $21 billion burden. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise age of amendments that was allowed to That is an enormous unfunded man- today to discuss my vote against clo- be considered to this bill, I had other date. ture on S. 1639, the border security and good ideas to make this bill better for This crushing financial burden on immigration reform bill debated by the New Mexico, the southwest border, and States is bad enough—but REAL ID Senate this week. the United States. Many of my col- poses a security risk as well. Its re- I support some of the proposals be- leagues on both sides of the aisle did quirements expose people’s personal hind S. 1639 because we must address too, and we deserve an opportunity to data to theft by creating a massive our border and immigration crisis. consider those amendments. pool of highly sensitive personal infor- However, I was forced to vote no on the Also, some of the provisions that I mation such as Social Security num- motion to invoke cloture on S. 1639 for initially supported in this bill have bers, birth certificates and driving in- several reasons. been amended to the point that the bill formation. The bill before us is neither workable no longer has its initial purposes. For Even if States could pay for this new nor realistic. Additionally, many Sen- example, the temporary worker pro- program it would require a tremendous ators do not even know what is in the gram that is critical to so many indus- amount of personnel and work to get latest version of the bill. tries in my State does not meet those this done. The Massachusetts DMV has It is also pretty clear to this Senator industries’ needs. estimated it would take 10 years to re- that anything similar to S. 1639 is dead Further, I am concerned by state- enroll current citizens with licenses on arrival in the House of Representa- ments by members of the bipartisan alone, which would place them beyond tives. I question the rationale of pass- border and immigration working group the 2013 deadline in the bill. ing a bill that has so many flaws when that some issues of concern in S. 1639 REAL ID is profoundly flawed—That several Members of the House have said will be resolved in conference. The Sen- is why six States have passed laws that this bill will not even be considered by ate should debate the issues of concern prohibit it from being implemented at

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They want lessly to negotiate this legislation, I unfeasible, unfunded mandate that something to be done to address our must express my disappointment in the States are not only unwilling but in borders, but do not support the blanket manner in which the bill’s proponents some cases legally bound not to meet. amnesty of this bill. have sought to move this bill through Squaring that circle should not be a The current situation of an open bor- the Senate. precondition for a much larger need: der and an overly complex hiring proc- I, for one, am supportive of com- providing real immigration reform for ess encourages illegal immigration and prehensive immigration reform and for the American people. the hiring of illegal workers. Once we many of the approaches outlined in I am proud to have supported the improve these situations, we can deter- this bill. We simply cannot be asked to Baucus-Tester amendment to remove mine what steps may be necessary for live with the status quo. However, once this dangerous and nonsensical provi- addressing the illegal immigrant popu- again, there are several huge problems sion from the underlying bill. I hope lation. with this bill, and I believe that a more that we will be able to move forward We should not, however, even be con- thorough vetting of this legislation and create a fair, reasonable and com- sidering amnesty. Amnesty encourages through debate and amendment could prehensive immigration bill that this illegal immigration. In 1986, 7 million have fixed those problems and ensured country so desperately needs. immigrants were granted amnesty. that it contained policy changes the Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, our immi- Today we are facing an illegal popu- American people would support. gration system is broken and needs re- lation of over 12 million. The 1986 am- As many have observed throughout form. Undocumented immigrants flow nesty did not stop illegal immigration. this debate, there are currently mil- through our porous borders. Employers We should not repeat this policy with- lions of illegal immigrants residing hire them with near impunity. Our out ensuring that we are not making within our Nation’s borders. No one Government lacks the ability to ade- the same mistake. knows exactly how many, only that quately detect unauthorized employ- This is a complicated issue that will they are here, they are working, and, ment, while employers in sectors such directly impact businesses across the in large part, they contribute to our as agriculture, Michigan’s second larg- United States. Improvements are need- economy. We also have many businesses and in- est industry, fear that their crops will ed in employer verification processes, dustries that must have access to for- go unpicked for lack of legal, author- but those improvements cannot be eign labor, especially during this time ized workers. The bipartisan com- made in legislation forced through the when, while are seeing record lows in promise bill before the Senate was an Senate by vote trading. People who unemployment, we still have a short- opportunity to make progress on a break laws should be held accountable age of workers. very difficult problem. for their actions. This means better en- Under the status quo, employers are The first step in immigration reform forcement of our current laws, both on too often forced to make a decision be- must be stronger border security. Al- the border and by employers. Employ- tween hiring illegal workers and won- though there were some provisions in ers must be given the tools to verify dering whether our inefficient and the bill before the Senate that I did not legal workers and be held accountable often arbitrary enforcement efforts support, this legislation had strong when they knowingly hire illegal im- will catch up with them or abiding by border security measures, even strong- migrants. the law and closing the doors of their er than the ones we debated a few We in the U.S. Senate still have the businesses. weeks ago. In fact, it contained the opportunity to do some good. We can We need to find a fair, compassionate funding for the enhanced border secu- go back to our committee process and and lawful way to deal with the illegal rity. draft legislation that could help our immigrants already this country. We We need a more secure, more sen- Border Patrol do their jobs. We can put need to create a guest worker program sible, and fairer system of immigra- together an employee verification sys- for those businesses in need of foreign tion. Because of filibusters in the Sen- tem that actually works and does not workers. And, we need to improve the ate we have been unable to fully con- run small businesses out of business system by which we legally distribute sider and amend the bill. We do not through fines. There could be a lot of visas and green cards to make it more know what the final language might solutions for securing our border and fair and efficient. have been, and we were unable to vote making sure that people who are hired The authors of this legislation have on amendments which we favored. We are legal immigrants. We can improve tried to address these issues in the cur- should have finished the consideration the way that temporary seasonal work- rent bill, and I applaud them for their of those amendments to determine er visas and agricultural worker visas efforts. However, they addressed them whether or not the final product was an are processed. in various ways that, in the minds of improvement on the status quo. To do Rewarding bad behavior only encour- many, make this bill completely un- that, cloture was required to end the ages more bad behavior. We will not workable and ineffective. The policies filibuster. I am disappointed that the encourage more bad legislative behav- proposed by legislation are almost im- Senate was thwarted in that endeavor. ior by going forward with this legisla- possible to implement and even if they Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I opposed S. tion. could be implemented, there are so 1639, the immigration reform bill, and Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise many loopholes and exclusions that al- the motion to invoke cloture on this today to speak of my vote against clo- most every solution in the bill can and flawed piece of legislation. ture on the motion to proceed to S. will be bypassed by those who want to Our immigration system is com- 1639, the comprehensive immigration continue to exploit the system. I am plicated. Our borders remain open. We reform bill. This issue continues to be convinced that many of my colleagues cannot have immigration reform with- a divisive one, both in the halls of Con- understand these concerns and even out strengthening the security of our gress and throughout our Nation. In- agree with my assessment, but they borders. This unsound bill cir- deed, many people throughout the are so anxious to end this debate and cumvented our Senate process and at- country have strongly held views when reach a successful conclusion they tempted to buy off support by throwing it comes to our Nation’s immigration compromised several core values that in carrots for Senators in exchange for policy. In fact, over the past month, I Americans hold dear and made dam- their support. have heard from countless Utahns who aging concessions. The American people understand have contacted me with their views on The provisions of this bill were nego- what is going on here in the Senate de- immigration reform. I expect that tiated and vetted in secret. It was then bate and they understand what cloture every Senator’s office has been over- brought to the floor where the appar- means. They are flooding our offices in whelmed with calls, emails, and faxes ently shaky coalition that drafted the

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Yet, in an Democrat requirement for regular viser for Iraq and Afghanistan. effort to preserve the coalition, they order is not necessary anymore. Lieutenant General Lute is an ac- have worked together to prevent the Mr. President, we have been told that complished senior officer with a distin- passage of even some of the most rea- this is our last chance to pass immigra- guished record and great experience in sonable, commonsense amendments. tion reform for several years. I dis- both military tactics and national se- Then, after an initial attempt to end agree. Once again, there were other ap- curity strategy and policy. Lieutenant the debate failed, the majority leader proaches that could have been taken to General Lute has been serving as the agreed to let the debate go forward and pass this legislation, and these options Director of Operations, J–3, on the to have votes on a number of amend- remain available. In addition, there are Joint Staff since September of 2006. Im- ments. Initially, this sounded good. many areas of agreement when it mediately prior to this assignment, he However, it soon became clear that, in comes to immigration. Therefore, I be- served for more than 2 years as the Di- another effort preserve this shaky, lieve that we can find a way to address rector of Operations, J–3, at U.S. Cen- flawed compromise, the only amend- our immigration problems that will tral Command, overseeing combat op- ments that would be voted on were satisfy the American people. erations in Iraq and Afghanistan and those of the majority leader’s own But, to do that, we need a process other operations in the CENTCOM area choosing. that is fair and open. The process we of responsibility. I don’t believe that anyone should be have followed in this case has been too While I know of no concerns as to criticized for their willingness to com- limiting and, as a result, we have a bill General Lute’s qualifications for the promise. Clearly, compromise is a vital that the vast majority of Americans position to which he has been nomi- part of what we do in the Senate. How- will not support. That being the case, I nated by the President, there have ever, we simply cannot value com- oppose this effort to end debate and to been some other concerns expressed promise for compromise’s own sake. In- push this bill through. about this nomination. The first con- deed, we should not push through such Mr. President, I yield the floor and cern questions the need for the position fatally flawed legislation simply be- suggest the absence of a quorum. itself as well as the potential for confu- cause it is the product of compromise. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. sion as to who is responsible for Iraq Compromise—the means by which the SALAZAR). The clerk will call the roll. and Afghanistan policy. On the one Senate passes legislation that will ben- The legislative clerk proceeded to hand, the position implies a direct and efit our Nation—is not an end unto call the roll. independent relationship with the itself. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I ask President as Assistant to the Presi- Yet, too many of my colleagues seem unanimous consent that the order for dent, and on the other hand, as Deputy all too willing to simply push this leg- the quorum call be rescinded. National Security Adviser for Iraq and islation through simply to preserve The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Afghanistan, the position implies sub- this great compromise. In fact, it al- objection, it is so ordered. ordination to the National Security most appears as if some would consider f Adviser. our efforts successful if we were simply One can argue that the responsibility able to bring this bill to passage, re- EXECUTIVE SESSION for Iraq and Afghanistan policy clearly gardless of what the bill looked like belongs to the National Security Ad- and regardless of what its effect would viser, as well as the responsibility for NOMINATION OF LIEUTENANT be on our immigration system. How- directly advising the President on GENERAL DOUGLAS E. LUTE TO ever, I believe that if we were to follow those issues. Creating a position with BE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESI- this course, we would be wasting an op- ambiguous subordination to the Na- DENT AND DEPUTY NATIONAL portunity to provide real reforms to tional Security Adviser could need- SECURITY ADVISER FOR IRAQ our Nation’s immigration policy and to lessly complicate and confuse an al- AND AFGHANISTAN provide real solutions for our Nation’s ready confused policy process. I, too, many immigration problems. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I ask have some concerns in this regard but It is not a novel idea to suggest that unanimous consent that the Senate not to the extent that I will oppose the there was a better way to approach now proceed to executive session to President’s decision to create such a this problem. That way, Mr. President, consider Calendar No. 165, the nomina- position. was the process by which we approach tion of LTG Douglas Lute; that the The other concern which has been ex- all issues of this magnitude. This bill time until 3 o’clock be for debate on pressed is that appointing an Active- was brought to the floor without hav- the nomination, equally divided be- Duty military officer to such a polit- ing gone through the committee proc- tween myself and Senator WARNER or ical position is a practice which should ess. This is never a good sign for any his designee; that at the conclusion or be avoided in that for the officer in piece of legislation. Whenever you by- yielding back of time, the nomination question, it needlessly blurs the dis- pass the regular order of the Senate, be laid aside and the Senate return to tinction between recommendations he there will undoubtedly be a significant legislative session in morning business; might make based on unbiased profes- portion of our constituents who feel as and that at 4 p.m., the Senate return to sional military judgment and those if their views don’t count. The Senate executive session and the vote on con- based upon or colored by political con- has used and maintained the com- firmation of the nomination of Lieu- siderations. In a larger sense, it is mittee structure for over 200 years, and tenant General Lute. counter to the traditional American it has served the American people well. I also am hopeful that there will be approach to civil-military relations. In this case, refusing to use the time- some votes on judicial nominees as For the individual officer, it may also tested committee structure has been a well today, but that has not yet been create difficulties in subsequently re- recipe for disaster. cleared. turning from a political position to a The decision to bring this bill di- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without uniformed, apolitical, military posi- rectly the floor robbed many Senators objection, it is so ordered. tion. I emphasize that General Lute of an opportunity to examine the bill The clerk will report. will remain on active duty during this thoroughly and publicly express their The assistant legislative clerk read period. concerns. In addition, it made certain the nomination of Douglas E. Lute, De- However, this would not be the first that the bill would come before the en- partment of Defense, Army, to be Lieu- time that uniformed military officers, tire Senate without the benefit of Com- tenant General. remaining on active duty, have served

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He later commanded the second don’t believe it should be the norm for reconciliation benchmarks, such as im- armored cavalry regiment in 1998 to a military officer to serve in these plementing legislation for the equi- 2000, and the multinational brigade kinds of positions, I do not believe this table distribution of revenues from oil east in Kosovo in 2002. In 2003, he was should be a disqualifying concern in sales, de-Baathification, and constitu- assigned as deputy director of oper- rare circumstances such as this, and tional amendments, that would lead to ations in headquarters European com- therefore should not disqualify General reconciliation among the three main mand and, in that capacity, played an Lute from his nominated position. Iraqi groups. Progress is not apparent important role in responding to the im- I do believe, however, that General in those critically important political pending humanitarian crisis in Liberia. Lute has been nominated for an reconciliation areas—again, the stated It was in that context that I first met unenviable position. He will be respon- purpose of the surge. this distinguished officer. sible for bringing coherence to an inco- I believe the only chance to get Iraqi General Jones was, at that time, herent policy—a policy that is still politicians to stand up is when they NATO commander. I talked with him floundering after more than 4 years of know we are going to begin to stand about the problems we were experi- war in Iraq. down. Our soldiers risk their lives encing over the African coast at that General Lute told the Armed Serv- while Iraqi politicians refuse to take time. As you may recall, elements of ices Committee that ‘‘the position is political risks and make the necessary the Marine Corps and other Naval units an advisor and coordinator, without di- compromises to promote reconcili- were sent down there to try to—and in- rective authority beyond a small ation. Those are the compromises deed they did—succeed in contributing staff.’’ He further said that the ability which everybody agrees must be made to a cessation of a lot of the tensions to move policy forward had to do more if there is going to be any hope to end which could have erupted into a civil with such factors as ‘‘Presidential di- the violence in Iraq. We cannot con- war. rection and support, acceptance by tinue to have the lives of American At that time, General Lute was di- other policy principals, broad commit- servicemembers held hostage to Iraqi rector of operations for the U.S. Cen- ment to a common cause, cultivated political intrigue and intransigence. tral Command, where he served over 2 interpersonal relationships, personal I hope once General Lute is con- years. I was privileged to join him off integrity, and meaningful results.’’ firmed, he will be willing and able to the coast aboard those naval vessels, Secretary Rice, described as a close redirect Iraq policy to exert maximum and he accompanied me when I went in personal friend of the President—in- pressure on Iraqi leaders to achieve po- and worked with the Ambassador in deed almost a family member—was ei- litical reconciliation. The beginning of the incipient days of that potential ther not able to get that Presidential that is a phased redeployment of conflict. direction and support or not able to United States troops from Iraq. That is As a key member of the joint staff, I employ it to bring coherence to the the only leverage on those leaders with visited him many times in the Depart- President’s policy. One must wonder any hope of success, with them finally ment of Defense and received excellent how General Lute can be expected to be understanding that their future is in briefings from him about the worldwide more successful. their hands and we cannot save them situation. I have witnessed firsthand It is no secret that several retired from themselves. the extraordinary, professional capa- four-star general officers were offered But as for today’s nomination, I sup- bilities of this fine officer. the position and turned it down. Ac- port the confirmation of LTG Douglas In the estimation of GEN David cording to media reports, one reason Lute to be the special assistant to the Petraeus: given by one of the generals was that President and the Deputy National Se- the administration remains fundamen- curity Adviser for Iraq and Afghani- Doug Lute knows Iraq. Doug Lute knows tally divided on how to carry out the stan. Iraq, the region, and in Washington will be a conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Re- I yield the floor. great addition to the team that is striving to achieve success in Iraq. He is also a doer. tired Marine GEN Jack Sheehan, who The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- declined to be considered for the posi- ator from Virginia is recognized. Ambassador Crocker added: tion, said: Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I note General Lute’s knowledge and experience The very fundamental issue is, they [the with great respect and approval the will make him a valuable partner to our ef- administration] don’t know where the hell Senator’s comments to support his forts in Iraq. I look forward to working they’re going. nomination. The Senator and I have closely with General Lute in the coming months. General Sheehan reportedly ex- discussed this nomination, and I pressed concern that the hawks within strongly endorse the President’s nomi- There has also been some indication the administration, including Vice nation of General Lute and welcome that people are concerned about the President CHENEY, remain more power- the support of our distinguished chair- precedents connected with this assign- ful than the pragmatists looking for an man of the committee. ment. I will put into the RECORD a list exit strategy in Iraq. This does not The Senator made reference to Gen- of individuals who have served Presi- bode well for General Lute. eral Sheehan and others who appar- dents in this capacity over the past It is no secret that General Lute ently had some contact with the White years. Notably among them were Gen- himself questioned the so-called surge House personnel, and others, regarding eral Haig, military assistant to the strategy for Iraq before its announce- possibly taking on this assignment. In President for national security affairs; ment by President Bush last January. no way can I believe their comments Lieutenant General Scowcroft; Admi- Indeed, General Lute confirmed that should be held against the distin- ral Poindexter; GEN Colin Powell; Gen- doubt at his hearing. guished nomination of General Lute. eral Kerrick; GEN Michael Hayden, Di- The surge is now complete, and the They are part of the public records, but rector of Central Intelligence at the results are not very promising. Amer- I think sometimes when the President present time and on active duty. ican casualties are at some of the high- speaks with individuals about the pos- I ask unanimous consent that this est levels of the war, sectarian violence sibility of serving him, those matters list be printed in the RECORD. is rising again after a short reduction, are best left confidential—for any There being no objection, the mate- and the insurgency is as active as ever, President. I certainly treat them that rial was ordered to be printed in the especially in the use of mass casualty- way. I was somewhat taken aback by RECORD, as follows:

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Rank/Name Position From To

GEN Alexander Haig ...... Military Assistant to the Presidential Assistant for National Security Affairs ...... 1969 1970. GEN Alexander Haig ...... Deputy National Security Advisor ...... 1970 1973. GEN Alexander Haig ...... White House Chief of Staff (Nixon) ...... 1973 1974. LTG Brent Scowcroft ...... Deputy National Security Advisor ...... 1973 1975. ADM John Poindexter ...... Deputy National Security Advisor ...... 1983 1985. ADM John Poindexter ...... National Security Advisor ...... 1985 1986. LTG Colin Powell, USA ...... Deputy National Security Advisor ...... 1987 1987. LTG Colin Powell, USA ...... National Security Advisor ...... 1987 1989. LtGen Donald Kerrick, USAF ...... Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs ...... 1997 1999. LtGen Donald Kerrick, USAF ...... Deputy National Security Advisor ...... 2000 2000. Gen Michael Hayden, USAF ...... Director of Central Intelligence ...... 2006 Present.

Mr. WARNER. I would also put this Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask not of the Department of Defense but into the RECORD at this point. I solic- to be notified after 5 minutes. the Department of Justice. If your ited the White House’s views regarding The PRESIDING OFFICER. The court system is not working, if you any legalities of this nomination. I Chair will so notify the Senator. don’t have an adequate jail system, if have the letter of Mr. Fielding, counsel Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I you can’t get the water turned on or to the President. I ask unanimous con- think Senator LEVIN and Senator WAR- the electricity turned on, our soldiers sent that it be printed in the RECORD. NER have pointed out the fact that this are at an increased risk to their safety. There being no objection, the mate- is not an unprecedented appointment So it is absolutely critical that all rial was ordered to be printed in the and that it is consistent with what has our agencies of Government work to- RECORD, as follows: been done before. People have their gether, agree, work out differences, and THE WHITE HOUSE, own ideas about how the chain of com- create the greatest possible oppor- Washington, DC, June 26, 2007. mand should work, but that is fun- tunity for those fabulous soldiers we Hon. JOHN WARNER, damentally the question to be an- have sent to be successful in helping to U.S. Senate, swered. create a stable and decent government Washington, DC. Let me join with Senator WARNER in in Iraq. It is not at the level of co- DEAR SENATOR WARNER: This is in response saying how much I admire the record operation we need. We have not gotten to your inquiry as to the constitutionality of of General Lute. He is a three-star gen- the President of the United States appoint- to that level. ing an active duty military officer to serve eral. He was a director of operations at I am telling my colleagues, I have in the White House Office as Deputy Na- the operational section of Central seen it. The Department of Defense is tional Security Advisor to the President and Command for 2 years. He is intimately here, the Department of Justice is Assistant to the President. familiar with the Middle East. He has here, the Department of State is here. There is no constitutional issue arising by demonstrated in his positions with the The Department of Defense—probably virtue of such service. All military officers Department of Defense in recent years in frustration, I will say it this way. I are part of the Executive Branch of our gov- with the joint staff his willingness to ernment, and there is no break in their chain said we probably would have been bet- of command, as the President’s constitu- question ideas that many consider pop- ter off just giving everything to the tional duties include his role as Commander- ular. In fact, it is reported that he Department of Defense. They are pret- in-Chief of the United States Armed Forces. asked a lot of tough questions about ty doggone competent in what they do. Likewise, such an appointment is consistent the surge, and how that would go, and But the State Department has huge re- with U.S. law. See 10 U.S.C. § 601. how it should be handled if done. I sponsibilities in Iraq. Therefore, the As you are aware, in the past our Nation think, if anything, we know for sure Defense Department steps back and has been served by active duty military offi- that he will do what he believes is in they interface, but State has respon- cers holding the same position; to wit: Gen- America’s interests. sibilities, Justice has responsibilities, eral Brent Scrowcroft, Admiral John Let me tell you why I truly believe Poindexter, General Colin Powell, General and Interior has responsibilities in Donald Kerrick. we need a position such as this and a Iraq. Virtually every department and Thank you for your inquiry. I am pleased man like General Lute. We have about agency does. They are not at the high- to be able to respond. 170,000-plus soldiers in Iraq and Afghan- est level of effectiveness, in my view. With best regards, istan. They are serving us in a dan- It is not as important, I have to say, Sincerely, gerous area of the world. We know and for Justice to get a court system up FRED F. FIELDING, have had so many colleagues say—and Counsel to the President. and running as it is for the Defense De- Senator LEVIN is most articulate in partment because it is their soldiers at Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I feel saying this—it is more than just the risk if we don’t create a good justice that this gentleman, General Lute, is military; there is a political settle- system in Iraq. eminently qualified, as the President ment, there is reconstruction, there I thought we needed somebody such has indicated. It is the personal prerog- are economic issues involved, oil and as General Lute to go into Iraq, go into ative of the President to select those gas, water, electricity, which are all Afghanistan, and find out what is going who wish to advise him in a confiden- key components of having a govern- on and be able to tell the President tial vein. General Lute will undertake ment effective in Iraq that serves the where the problems are. When there is that with great distinction. people of Iraq and Afghanistan. a dispute between agencies, one person The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- This is important. The problem is we can fix it, and that is the President of ators from Virginia and Michigan con- have all our agencies involved in Iraq, the United States. He can say: I want it trol the time. not just the military. We have the done this way or your resignation to- Mr. SESSIONS. Will somebody yield State Department involved in Iraq. The morrow, Mr. Secretary. Or you and I me some time? Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I yield State Department is the one respon- have had a long friendship over the such time as the Senator from Ala- sible for trying to move the Govern- years. I want this done, you don’t want bama wishes to take. ment along in an effective way. They it done. I will get somebody who will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- also have responsibility over the econ- get it done. ator from Alabama is recognized. omy, trying to help Iraq have a good But how can he know all these dif- Mr. LEVIN. Will the Senator yield economy. They are responsible for try- ferent problems that are occurring? briefly? ing to negotiate safety agreements How can he personally be on top of it? Mr. SESSIONS. Yes. with its neighbors. They are respon- Likewise for the Secretary of State. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, how much sible for infrastructure, actually. They She is expected to be in China, to go to time remains on both sides? are not responsible for law and order, Brazil, Chile, Indonesia, Europe, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the court system, and the prison sys- Kosovo, South Korea, or Japan. The ator from Michigan has 71⁄2 minutes. tem, which has not gone well at all. I National Security Adviser has the The Senator from Virginia has 10 min- have been a major critic of that situa- whole world under his responsibility. utes. tion. That is under the responsibility, He has to be managing all these issues

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That leagues, it is obvious to me the Na- governments in those countries to be doesn’t mean the President cannot tional Security Adviser cannot drop all successful, therefore enhancing their bring an active-duty military person of his or her responsibilities and spend ability to be effective against terror- on to his staff. As Senator WARNER said his or her time negotiating problems in ists and violence, therefore reducing in another meeting, the President has Iraq. The President is going to have to the threat to our soldiers—that is the the authority to bring anyone of value designate somebody to do that. He has bottom line—and increasing their abil- to his administration he wants. The chosen General Lute who is a man, by ity to be successful. question becomes: Should that indi- all accounts, of extraordinary ability, I am pleased to support this nomina- vidual remain in uniform? And should proven experience in the region, a per- tion. I think all the serious questions that individual be able to return to the son who knows the difficulties so he that have been raised have been an- active-duty military once his service is can carefully and with good judgment swered. done? analyze the different disputes and try I see my friend and colleague from I asked General Lute during his con- to get them settled so we can get on Virginia. He raises a good point about firmation hearings if he believed that with producing more oil and gas, hav- this matter of a uniformed person the advice he would be giving in this ing water for the citizens, having the being in the executive branch, the po- position would be political in nature, sewage system working, having the litical branch, I guess one can call it. and it unavoidably is. electricity on, and helping to make We have done it before and, in this So we have a situation that is recent sure we have a legal system with suffi- case, in my view, that concern, while a history. This type of situation does not cient bed spaces to detain criminals. legitimate one, I believe is outweighed go back long in American history I discovered that we have one-ninth by the fact that we need help right now where we have brought active-duty as many bed spaces in Iraq as we do in and General Lute is the guy who can do military people inside the political cir- my State of Alabama. I saw a similar cle of an administration and then al- story for New York. There are not it. I yield the floor. lowed them to return as active-duty enough places to put the criminals, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who we have to increase those places. The members back to the military. This yields time to the Senator from Vir- bureaucracy is sitting around and not has not happened with any frequency, ginia? getting that done. other than in the past 20 years or so. If we catch and release terrorists, Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, how much That individual returning to the they are going to go out and kill again. time remains? military in a uniform unavoidably The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is causes questions inside the military There have been several articles that 1 have picked up on this situation. I have 6 ⁄2 minutes remaining. about political alignments and tends to Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I yield the politicize the military. That is my to say, it has been a theme of mine for 1 3 years now, and we still haven’t gotten 6 ⁄2 minutes to the Senator from Vir- problem. There is no way General Lute the justice system up like we would ginia. If he needs additional time, I ask can go to the morning meetings and like it. unanimous consent that he be given give advice that is not simply oper- 1 I see the Presiding Officer, a former additional time, after the 6 ⁄2 minutes. ational, but that is political in nature attorney general in his State, Senator We will wait and see if that is the case. with respect to how an administration SALAZAR. We were together in Iraq and Mr. WEBB. Mr. President, I will do puts a policy into place, and then can talked about these issues. I know he my best to finish within 6 minutes. I return to the active-duty military and shares a genuine concern that things appreciate the chairman asking me to be viewed as politically neutral. I say are not being accomplished as fast as come to the floor. that again with respect to the other in- possible. So I think that operating in This issue came up fairly quickly be- dividuals who were named in Fred the name of the President to try and cause of the vote this morning. I was Fielding’s letter. find out what difficulties are occurring not able to be here when my friend and It is my intention, during the time I in Iraq, where the bottlenecks are, and colleague, the senior Senator from Vir- am in the Senate, to ask any military being able to get the parties together ginia, made his comments, but he did officer who is being put into a position in the name of the President—he has give me the letter that had been pro- of political sensitivity whether that in- no direct authority to order the De- vided to him by the counsel to the dividual intends to take the uniform partment of Justice or the Department President which addresses the issue of off and keep it off. Any individual who of Defense to do anything. But he has the constitutionality of a uniformed of- otherwise is qualified who intends to the authority given by the President. If ficer serving as a direct policy adviser return to the active-duty military they can’t agree, he can appeal to the inside the administration. service, in my opinion, is violating this President. He can say: Mr. President, Counsel Fielding points out in the very sensitive line with respect to the the Department of State wants to do letter that there is no constitutional politicization of the military, and I in- this, the Department of Justice wants issue. He mentions Generals Scowcroft, tend to oppose those nominations. to do this, the Department of Defense Powell, Kerrick, and Admiral I thank the chairman for this time. wants to do this. My recommendation Poindexter as recent examples of ac- I yield the floor. is to do this, but you need to make this tive-duty military officers holding this Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, in decision. Then the President can help type of position. keeping with my practice of deferring eliminate these problems. I would have risen in opposition to to Presidents when it comes to execu- The truth is, when somebody such as all of these other individuals under the tive branch nominations, I voted to General Lute says we have a disagree- circumstances that exist today, and I confirm LTG Douglas Lute to serve as ment between State and Justice and I am going to try to clarify that. Assistant to the President and Deputy am inclined to say this is the way it I don’t expect the opposition I have National Security Adviser for Iraq and ought to be settled, but the President to General Lute’s nomination is going Afghanistan. He is a competent officer told me, when I call him tomorrow, to to preclude him from being confirmed. with a history of service to this Na- let me know if there are any difficul- I don’t want the record to indicate that tion. However, I am deeply concerned ties, I am going to tell him that you I have any question with respect to his that rather than changing course in two children cannot agree, usually competence, the way he has served the Iraq, the President is merely rear- they get together and settle it. They country over the past 30 years or so, ranging the bureaucracy in the White don’t want to have the President come but I do believe this is a very impor- House. in and settle these disputes and get in- tant issue, and it goes beyond the opin- The administration needs to better volved. They know he has a lot of ion that was in Counsel Fielding’s let- coordinate the U.S. Government’s oper- issues on his plate. ter. ations in Iraq and Afghanistan. I am

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S8666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 28, 2007 pleased that Lieutenant General Lute and his existing staff should have long statement of some of his principles. I has acknowledged that the U.S. mili- ago figured out how to coordinate exec- thought the American people might ap- tary alone cannot stabilize Iraq and utive branch support to our com- preciate how he approaches this issue. that enhanced efforts by other agencies manders and senior diplomats in the He spoke to people. He said this of the Federal Government are needed. field, without needing to put a military about this position: However, I am skeptical that this officer in charge of coordinating the ci- To a person, those with whom I have spo- new position will have a significant im- vilian arms of government. ken conveyed two clear messages: first, a pact given that the President still re- Repeatedly, the President has ap- message of concern for the well-being and fuses to admit that there is no military pointed a new military officer to a safety of our men and women in harm’s way; solution to the situation in Iraq. Until leadership position and Congress has and second, that we would all like to see us the President recognizes the need to re- allowed the nomination to proceed pursue a course of action that makes our deploy our troops from Iraq and seek country safer while safeguarding our na- without objection. The White House tional interests in the region. Surely, this is international assistance in promoting then turns the cooperation of Congress our common ground. a political resolution, I am afraid that into yet another sound bite to prolong He went on to say: Lieutenant General Lute’s efforts will the prosecution of the President’s simply contribute to more of the same failed policy. How many times have we But the stakes for the United States are failed policy. I will continue working also high. This region—where America has heard that General Petraeus was con- vital national interests—will not succeed if to redeploy our troops from Iraq so firmed unanimously and that we ‘‘just Iraq and Afghanistan do not succeed, and the that we can devote greater resources to need to give him time’’? The President U.S. plays a vital role in this cause. 1 our top national security priority— has had 4 ⁄2 years to show progress. In- He went on to say this: going after the terrorists who attacked stead, the situation continues to wors- us on 9/11 and their allies. No one is satisfied with the status quo: not en in Iraq. the Iraqis, not key regional partners, not the Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I am I, for one, will not vote to give the U.S. Government, and not the American pub- voting present on the nomination of President another military officer to lic. To change this, we are in the midst of Douglas E. Lute to be Special Assist- blame or another unanimous vote to executing a shift in course as announced by ant to the President and Deputy Na- exploit to delay bringing home our the President in January. Early results are tional Security Adviser for Iraq and Af- troops. I will not accept the President’s mixed. Conditions on the ground are deeply ghanistan. claim that a military officer advising complex and are likely to continue to Although I respect General Lute’s the President on two ongoing conflicts evolve—meaning that we must constantly adapt. Often, measures that fix one problem distinguished 30-plus year career in the should not be required to testify before U.S. Army, I view this position as rear- in as complex an environment as this reveal Congress on the progress of this long challenges elsewhere. ranging the bureaucracy at the White and disastrous war. That is certainly true. General Lute House. The creation of a ‘‘war czar’’ I will, therefore, vote against the continued: will not hide the President’s failed confirmation of Lieutenant General policies and is another way for him to Lute to this position. But one factor remains constant—the dedi- duck responsibility for the war in Iraq. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who cation and sacrifice of our men and women, military and civilian, serving in these com- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, on May 15, yields time? 2007, President Bush nominated LTG bat zones. They are a continuing source of Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, how inspiration to me and to my family. Douglas Lute as Assistant to the Presi- much time remains on this side? The position for which I have been nomi- dent and Deputy National Security Ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is nated is designed for one fundamental pur- viser for Iraq and Afghanistan. In that no time remaining to Senator WARNER. pose: to advise the President on how to pro- position, Lieutenant General Lute is to Mr. SESSIONS. I thank the Chair vide our troops and civilians in the field with be charged with coordinating the ef- and yield the floor. increased focused, full-time, real time, sup- forts of the executive branch to sup- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- port here in Washington. port our commanders and senior dip- ator from Michigan. He goes on to say: lomats on the ground in Iraq and Af- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, appar- The aim is to bring additional energy, dis- ghanistan. ently I have a minute and a half re- cipline, and sense of urgency to the process. I am voting against the nomination maining. I will be happy to yield to the Our troops deserve this support. of LTG Douglas Lute, not because he is Senator from Alabama, if he would like I think that is a good statement, a unqualified for the position but be- the time. sense of urgency for all our agencies cause the White House refuses to per- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, if we and departments of Government, not mit him to testify before those Mem- are waiting for the vote, I was going to just the military. He concludes this bers of Congress responsible for the quote a few items from General Lute’s way: oversight and funding of these con- statement, but otherwise I don’t need Mr. Chairman, I am a soldier; and our flicts. Article 2, section II of the Con- to do that. country is at war. It is my privilege to serve. stitution makes it clear that the power Mr. LEVIN. The vote will begin at 4. This position represents a major personal to appoint certain officers involves the Under the order, there is another challenge and I am humbled by the responsi- advice and consent of the Senate. I can speaker scheduled at 3 o’clock. bility it entails. If confirmed, I will give the imagine no circumstance where the The PRESIDING OFFICER. At 3 President my straightforward, candid, pro- President may require policy advice o’clock the Senate will return to morn- fessional advice. and guidance from an Active Duty ing business. Mr. President, I yield the floor. military officer regarding ongoing con- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, if Sen- f flicts and issues relevant to Congress’s ator LEVIN is comfortable with this, I oversight responsibilities to which ask for 3 minutes. If someone comes to MORNING BUSINESS Congress should not be equally capable the Chamber at 3 and needs to take the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under of hearing in either public or closed fo- floor, I will yield. the previous order, the Senate is now rums as appropriate. To do otherwise Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I ask in a period of morning business, with may raise popular suspicion that all is unanimous consent that the Senator Senators permitted to speak up to 10 not on the ‘‘up and up’’ with the way from Alabama be yielded 3 minutes, minutes each. the President is conducting this war. and then morning business start at 3:03 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I suggest I am also concerned that putting a p.m. the absence of a quorum. general in this position will leave the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The military open to inferences by the ad- objection, it is so ordered. clerk will call the roll. ministration that it is the military, The Senator from Alabama. The bill clerk proceeded to call the rather than George W. Bush, who is re- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, we roll. sponsible for the failed policies in Iraq. had a hearing with General Lute. Sen- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- After 5 years of conflict in Afghanistan ator LEVIN presided in his able way, as imous consent that the order for the and Iraq, the President, his Cabinet, always. He gave us a short written quorum call be rescinded.

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However, before we agree to this clerk will call the roll. 10 minutes equally divided between unanimous consent request, I would The bill clerk proceeded to call the Senators LEAHY and SPECTER, or their like to engage my colleague in a brief roll. designees, for debate on judicial nomi- colloquy to ensure minority rights are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- nations; that at the conclusion or not trampled, as they were in the sup- publican leader is recognized. yielding back of that time, the Senate plemental. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, vote on confirmation of Executive Cal- As the Senate will recall, the major- I ask unanimous consent that the order endar Nos. 85, 105, and 106, in that ity drafted that bill and included mat- for the quorum call be rescinded. order; that the motions to reconsider ters not related to troop funding and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without be laid upon the table; the President be not part of either bill. This was de- objection, it is so ordered. immediately notified of the Senate’s signed, obviously, to get around 41 Re- Mr. REID. It is my understanding action and the Senate return to legisla- publican Senators here in the Senate. there is a unanimous consent pending. tive session. Obviously, putting those items in a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. KLO- troop funding bill made it very dif- ator is correct. Is there objection to BUCHAR). Without objection, it is so or- ficult to oppose the bill and we know the request? dered. how that story ended. Mr. DEMINT. Reserving the right to Mr. REID. Madam President, Senator In that vein, I ask my good friend, object, Madam President. WARNER asked earlier today what the majority leader, to commit that, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- would happen with the next judge, consistent with the provisions of S. 1— ator from South Carolina. which is a Virginia judge. It would be to commit not to drop extraneous pro- Mr. DEMINT. Madam President, ear- my intent—I have to talk to Senator visions into this conference report not lier this year, the Senate took a major LEAHY, and I have a meeting with him dealt with by either body. I think it is step in being more transparent with this afternoon—that we do that on important that this very significant the earmarking process. We worked to- Monday, the day we get back. We will issue, on which we have had extraor- gether. We passed within the lobbying/ do the Virginia judge and the remain- dinary bipartisan cooperation, con- ethics reform bill transparency and ing district judges. So there will be tinue to deal with the subject matter rules that would keep us from adding four votes on the Monday we get back related to this bill. secret earmarks when we go to con- on the district court judges. Mr. REID. Madam President, I don’t ference. I have asked repeatedly on the Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, if the wish to relegislate the supplemental. I Senate floor that we accept that as a leader will yield for a question, those think it was one of the best things that rule. I had asked the majority leader to three additional judges you made ref- has happened to the country in a long amend his unanimous consent request erence to are the three Michigan dis- time. We were able to get some things to go to conference to include Senate trict court judges? in that bill, such as minimum wage, for acceptance of the rules we have already Mr. REID. That is right. That is what the first time in 10 years; disaster re- passed. That way we would have the we had left on the calendar. lief for farmers, first time in 3 years; comprehensive work we have all f the first time we got money over and planned to have. I understand from the above what the President wanted for majority leader they are not willing to UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST— homeland security; we were able to get accept that, and they want to go to H.R. 2316 $6.5 billion for Katrina. conference where it is our belief it will Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent Having said that, the distinguished be significantly changed. the Senate proceed to the immediate Republican leader has my assurance In light of our inability to come up consideration of Calendar No. 182, H.R. this bill will deal with the subject mat- with agreement that would include ear- 2316, Lobbying Disclosure; that all ter that came out of the Senate and mark disclosure, I object. after the enacting clause be stricken, out of the House. It will deal with eth- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- and the text of S. 1, as passed by the ics and lobbying reform. tion is heard. Senate on January 18, 2007, be inserted I further say to my friend, and he and The majority leader. in lieu thereof; that the bill be read a I have had long discussions on this bill Mr. REID. Again, we have delay, third time, passed, the motion to re- and I am sure we will continue to have delay, delay, on an issue of vital impor- consider be laid on the table; that the some, this will be a real conference, as tance. What we are asking is to go to Senate insist on its amendment, re- we have had for many years—not re- conference. We have already acknowl- quest a conference with the House on cently, but this will be a conference edged there will be nothing that will the disagreeing votes of the two where there will be public debate on come out of conference other than Houses, and the Chair be authorized to what we should do and what we should what is in this bill. For us to do the appoint conferees on the part of the not do. conference out here on the Senate floor Senate with a ratio of 4 to 3, with the We will schedule that the week we is a little unusual proceeding. All the above occurring without intervening get back, schedule the conference as conference committees I have been in- action or debate. soon as we can when we appoint con- volved in have been ones where the I would say to my distinguished col- ferees. There has been a request we not conferees decide what should happen, league—my counterpart, Senator appoint them today. I accept that. We and then they bring that matter back MCCONNELL—that it is my intent not will do it when we get back. The mi- to the respective bodies. Then there is to appoint the conferees until we get nority need not worry. This legislation, a vote on it. back. when it comes back, will be perfect for If my friend from South Carolina The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- the President to sign if, in fact, that is doesn’t like what comes back, he has publican leader is recognized. necessary. In some instances, it is not every avenue within the rules at his Mr. MCCONNELL. Reserving right to necessary. But it will deal with ethics disposal. No one is trying to take ad- object, and I will not object, I was not and lobbying and nothing else. vantage of him. I appreciate the work on the floor Tuesday when the major- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- he has done on earmarks. A number of ity leader first brought this issue to publican leader. other people have worked on earmarks. the Senate floor. I was down at the Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, It has been a progressive step forward. White House. I am pleased he is ready I have one phone call to my cloakroom But it would not say much about my to go to conference on lobby reform, I have to deal with. I respectfully re- leadership if we negotiated it out here

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Will the leader yield lican Senate is objecting to going to change this culture. That is what this for a question? conference on ethics and lobbying re- legislation is all about. It is time that Mr. REID. All of which are impor- form? we started doing things for the Amer- tant. Earmarking is important to my Mr. REID. The Senator from Illinois ican people. One of the things we can friend from South Carolina. Other Sen- has it down pat. We have worked with- do is tell the American people that we ators have other things of importance in the confines of the rules that have are distancing ourselves from this cul- in this lobbying/ethics reform. We de- been given us. We have passed a bill. ture of corruption. bated this issue. We debated it at some They have passed one in the House. That is what this legislation is all length. We accepted a lot of amend- Now is the time to see if we can make about. To not allow us to go to con- ments. A number of amendments were it into law. ference on some petty issue that my not in the final draft of what went to There will be some things that will friend has raised is really bad, not good the House. They have now completed wind up being a Senate rule. Some for the American people. This is a bill loaded with good things. We want to do their work. It is time we go to con- things will wind up being a House rule. some good things for the American ference and work this out. But we are That is part of what the conference is people. not going to piecemeal this out here on going to work out. No one is trying to On some procedural suggestion that the Senate floor. detract from anything that the distin- is not within the confines of common Mr. DEMINT. Will the leader yield guished Senator from South Carolina sense and good judgment, we have an for a question? wants. But just because you want objection. That is wrong. All it does is Mr. REID. I am happy to. something doesn’t mean you are nec- focus more attention on the culture of Mr. DEMINT. I thank the leader, and essarily going to get it. I just think corruption. I appreciate his perseverance. I would this is such a bad way to legislate. Mr. DEMINT. Will the Senator allow just like to ask why the part of this Here we were within seconds of being a response? bill that applies only to the Senate—it able to go to conference. A phone call The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- does not need to be conferenced with came in to the cloakroom. I understand ator from South Carolina. the House because it is our rule about that. The Republican leader has an ob- Mr. DEMINT. I thank the Chair. how we deal with earmarks, how we ligation to take care of his Members. I am very surprised to hear earmark deal with the conference of out-of- But I think this is not a good way to reform referred to as a trivial issue. scope earmarks. Why can’t we just ac- go. More than anything else, the things cept that part here and go to con- Mr. DURBIN. Will the Senator yield that you were just talking about, the ference with all of these other provi- for another question? corruption, are all earmark related, sions in which you know our Members Mr. REID. The eyes of the American where Congressmen have sold earmarks are interested? public are on us. for bribes. A big part of the corruption I have no objection to going to con- Mr. DURBIN. Will the Senator yield? here is earmarks. To respond in a more ference, but there is no reason to con- Mr. REID. I am happy to yield. detailed way, the House has passed its ference with the House on rules that Mr. DURBIN. I ask the majority own rules package. It didn’t relate to apply only to the Senate. leader, wasn’t there a clear message us. They did not send it to conference. Mr. REID. Madam President, the from the last election that people They didn’t need the Senate to advise. House, of course, has issues that affect wanted us to clean up the culture of They adopted their own rules. We them only. Sometimes they affect what corruption in this town, that they know, if I could speak through the we do. So we can’t do this in a vacuum. wanted ethics and lobbying reform? Chair to Senator DURBIN, that if we I have a suggestion. I think it is a Isn’t that why the Democratic major- send this to conference, nothing will be valid, constructive suggestion. I would ity picked it as S. 1, the first piece of done this year. This conference will say to my friend from South Carolina, legislation we considered, made it a work for months. We will not have ear- what he should do is see what he can do high priority, and passed it with a mark reform during this year’s appro- to get on the conference. That is what strong bipartisan vote? And isn’t it a priations process. That is exactly what I would suggest. I would be happy to fact that because of the objection from this is intended to do. have you on the conference. I don’t se- the Republican side of the aisle, we For that reason, Madam President, I ask unanimous consent, again, that the lect who the Republicans put on the now run the risk of having nothing, no rules be discharged from further con- conference, but that may be an answer change, no reform in lobbying or eth- sideration and the Senate now proceed to the problem. I would be happy to ics, and that the Senator from South to S. Res. 123 and S. Res. 260; that the have you in the conference. I think it Carolina has asked for you to guar- resolution be agreed to, and the motion would be a good exercise for you to see antee a result from a conference com- to reconsider be laid on the table. what goes on inside of a real con- mittee? Mr. DURBIN. I object. ference. Mr. REID. I appreciate—— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- Separate and apart from that, I have Mr. DEMINT. Madam President, may tion is heard. to simply say, this is, again, a diver- I respond? Mr. REID. Madam President, I would sion, a distraction from doing the work Mr. REID. For the first time in 131 assure my friend that I have spoken to of this country. years, someone was indicted working the Speaker on more than one occa- Mr. DURBIN. Will the majority lead- in the White House. That man has now sion. We have been trying to get to er yield? been convicted and is in prison. The conference on this for quite some time Mr. REID. I am happy to yield. President’s appointee to handle Gov- now. They completed their work. It has Mr. DURBIN. I would like to ask the ernment contracting was led away in been about 31⁄2 weeks. I believe without majority leader if I understand what handcuffs from his office. He is now in any stretch of the imagination, we will has happened here. We have adopted prison. The majority leader of the finish this conference in a week. It the language of the Senator from House of Representatives was con- might go 10 days. But it will only be a South Carolina in S. 1, 96 to 2. We sent victed three times of ethics violations. question of scheduling. The conference it over to the House for consideration. He has now resigned in disgrace after will go very quickly. It will be a public The Senator from South Carolina came having been indicted in Texas. conference. to the floor while the House was delib- We have another Congressman, part I would say to my friend—I say this erating and insisted that we move for- of the whole Abramoff scandal, who is respectfully—did you serve in the ward. We said we had to wait for House in prison. Many staff members have House before you came here?

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8669 Mr. DEMINT. Yes, sir. Mr. DEMINT. I thank the Senator for or two things missing from this bill; we Mr. REID. I thought so. So you are the comment. You are exactly right. If took care of 12 things, but it is tough probably not familiar with conferences this was just what I wanted, I would because we have to work across party because under Republican leadership, not hold up anything. This is some- aisles. It is tough because everybody they were eliminated. There were no thing you voted for. Every Senator has his or her own idea. Do you think conferences. I have said we will hold voted for this earmark reform as a Sen- it is good to get started with the pack- public conferences. So even though my ate rule, not as something we are going age we have and get it done for the friend is probably not familiar with a to debate with the House but as our American people? real conference, we will have one. It rule. All I am asking is that we adopt What does my friend think the aver- will not take all year. It will not take the rules for the Senate that we have age person would say? all conference. We will finish it very already passed. I do not want to hold Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, quickly. up this conference. the average person would say—because No one suggests that earmarking is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- the average American is practical— trivial. I suggested that your objection jority leader. anyone who insists on only his way or to this is trivial. I say that you Mr. REID. Madam President, we have her way is gumming up the works. To shouldn’t do this. It is wrong. It is only a vote scheduled. I have just received get 90 percent or 95 percent of what is slowing up what you in your heart word from the Appropriations Com- a good package, most people would say, want. All you are doing is slowing it mittee, bipartisan, they need another yes. up. There is no intent on my behalf to 10 minutes. So I ask unanimous con- I will say another thing to my col- eliminate earmark reform. I think sent that they have 10 minutes; other- league. Mr. DEMINT. Madam President, will most everybody in this body lives by wise, I will just go into a quorum call. earmark reform. I think it would be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without my Senator yield for a question? Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I very good that rather than some vacu- objection, it is so ordered. will be happy to yield when I finish my ous thing talking about earmarks, we Mr. REID. So the vote will take place little colloquy with my friend from have something here that we can look at 10 after the hour. California. to that is either a part of a law or a Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, re- rule. My friend should not worry about My guess is, if you ask the person on claiming my time. the street what is the most egregious this taking a long time. Once we get to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- abuse in terms of lobbyists and ethics, conference, it will not take long. ator from New York. it is the trips. That is what caught the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I highlights. It was all the free gifts and ator from New York is recognized. understand this passed by a whole lot all the emoluments and going to Lon- Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I of votes. That is not the point. There don and going here and going there. would like to address my comments to are lots of things that pass by a lot of my friend from South Carolina. The Most people, if you asked them about votes, and then they all have to be earmarks, and they knew what the ear- bottom line is very simple. We have worked out in conference committees conference committees to move things marks were—they would say the bridge and in other ways. If each of us insists from Alaska is a bad thing, and there along, not to slow them down. My col- ‘‘it is my way or I hold things up’’— league from South Carolina has con- are a few others that are a bad thing— maybe there are ways to improve and cerns about earmarks. I understand but my guess is that 95 percent of the strengthen the provisions we pass; them. They are heartfelt. But it is people in this body—maybe 100 percent; maybe there are things other people clear that if we acceded to his request, maybe my friend from South Carolina might add; maybe there will be the any single Senator, because of any is proud of the earmarks they have put kinds of legislative tradeoffs that will issue on any bill, could hold up in and they should be made public make a stronger ethics bill. We all progress completely—on ethics reform, early and there should be debate on have no way of knowing. But we do on 9/11, on anything else. them—but they, in themselves, are not I will tell you my reading. I am from know one thing: If what the Senator wrong as the free trips, in themselves, a different part of the country than my from South Carolina is doing, by as- are wrong. colleague, but people want us to get serting his prerogatives in the Senate, So the bottom line is, if you ask the some things done. They don’t want us was done by everybody, or even five average citizen, my colleague from to say: If I don’t get it exactly my way other Senators, we would absolutely California is right, they would say: on my provision, I am going to hold ev- have no ethics reform—no ethics re- Move forward because there is a lot in erything up. That is the consequence of form—no ethics reform. this bill that is important. In fact, the what my friend from South Carolina is Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, will No. 1 abuse we read about might have saying. the Senator yield for a question? been trips or emoluments or something Mr. DEMINT. Will the Senator yield? Mr. SCHUMER. I am happy to yield like that more than earmarks. Mr. SCHUMER. I might feel that the to my colleague from California. Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, will worst part of what happened, the scan- Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I the Senator from New York yield for a dals we talked about, is the free trips. come from the House of Representa- question? I might say: I don’t want to trust any- tives, as my friend from New York and Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I thing to conference reports. Unless free my friend from South Carolina. Over am happy to yield to my colleague trips are done exactly as we say here, I there, in that body, the Speaker de- form Illinois. want to hold up the bill. One of my col- cides how everything is going to go, Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, is leagues might say that they think the whether the Speaker is a Republican or the Senator aware that the bill just ob- worst thing is flying and the airplanes. Democrat. Then some people come over jected to by the Republican Senator Mr. DEMINT. Will the Senator yield? here from the House, and they decide from South Carolina that we want to Mr. SCHUMER. I will in a minute. they are going to use the rules of the take to conference to make into law in- We would be totally gridlocked. If each Senate to call attention to what they cludes provisions that toughen the of us in this body of 100, each with think is the issue of the day. rules concerning gifts and travel, ban- strong opinions and great talents, were I want to thank my friend. My ques- ning gifts from registered lobbyists, re- to say: I am not going to let anything tion to my friend is this: If you went quiring the market value be paid for move forward unless I get my thing out and asked the average person on tickets to events, prohibiting Senators done, period, without change, without the street what they think about the from participating in events to honor discussion, without modification, with Congress and whether we need ethics them at a national convention, extend- the other body, we would be where the reform and if we should pass ethics re- ing the ban on travel paid for by lobby- public doesn’t want us: gridlocked on form, my friend, I think, would agree— ists, requiring Senators and staff to re- ethics reform, gridlocked on 9/11, grid- and I will ask him this—they would an- ceive approval from the Ethics Com- locked on everything else. swer, yes. mittee before accepting expenses for I am happy to yield to my friend Then, if you followed it up, I say to any trip paid for by private sources, re- from South Carolina. my friend, and said: Well, there are one quiring full disclosure of any travel on

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Yet the path my staff, so those leaving the Senate are ward. friend from South Carolina is taking is limited in the jobs they can take; re- So my colleague from Illinois makes exactly the opposite because we will ducing and eliminating negotiations a point that I think is—— get good earmark reform. for another job by a sitting Senator in Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, will terms of where they might go when the Senator yield for another question? f they leave the Senate; also, prohibiting Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I staff contact with lobbyists who are continue to yield to my colleague. EXECUTIVE SESSION family members of the Senator; also, Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I voting to significantly expand lobbying would like to ask my colleague from disclosure. New York, as to the notorious K Street NOMINATION OF LIEUTENANT It goes on for lengthy paragraphs: Project, where lobbyists had regular GENERAL DOUGLAS E. LUTE, TO voting to prohibit partisan efforts like meetings with Members of the Senate BE LIEUTENANT GENERAL, U.S. the K Street Project, that notorious to discuss which legislation would ARMY project involving lobbyists and Mem- come up, which amendments would be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under bers of the Senate; voting to deny pen- considered, which provisions in the Tax the previous order, the Senate resumes sions to former Members convicted of Code would be passed, and which would executive session and will proceed to a certain crimes; voting to protect the fail—all of these things are now prohib- vote on Executive Calendar No. 165, integrity of conference reports. ited under the bill that we want to which the clerk will report. Does the Senator from New York not send to conference. They do not relate The legislative clerk read the nomi- make this point, that when one Sen- directly to earmarks, which are appro- nation of Lt. Gen. Douglas E. Lute to ator stands up and says: Well, I have priations measures, but everyone be Lieutenant General. one little section that I want to guar- across America would concede there The question is, Will the Senate ad- antee is going to be in the final con- were clear abuses when it came to this vise and consent to the nomination of ference report, that Senator is stopping K Street Project. Lt. Gen. Douglas E. Lute, to be Lieu- us from considering all of these ele- So when the Republican Senator tenant General, U.S. Army, under title ments of ethics and lobbying reform, from South Carolina objects to taking 10, U.S.C., section 601? each of which points to some concern this bill to conference, he has gone be- Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask of Members of the Senate where we yond earmarks. He is not allowing us for the yeas and nays. want to change the ethics standards, to consider the broader question about The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a clean up the culture of corruption? what we consider to be unethical and sufficient second? So when the Republican Senator illegal contacts between lobbyists and There appears to be a sufficient sec- from South Carolina objects to going Members of the Senate. He is stopping ond. to conference, he stops us from consid- us from passing new laws to bring some The clerk will call the roll. ering any and all of the things I just ethics reform to the Senate. The legislative clerk called the roll. read. I ask the Senator from New York, Mrs. BOXER (when her name was Is that the point the Senator from the issue of earmarks was voted on called). Present. New York is making? with an overwhelming vote in the Sen- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I ate. The Appropriations Committee, on Senator from South Dakota (Mr. JOHN- thank my colleague from Illinois. That which I serve, is moving forward with SON) is necessarily absent. is exactly the point I am making. I real earmarks reform. So it would seem The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there would say, the reason we have a Sen- that the Senator from South Carolina any other Senators in the Chamber de- ate, and not a body of one, is because is carping on a trifle here. We have a siring to vote? there are different views. Some of the huge number of important legislative The result was announced—yeas 94, things that my colleague from Illinois items to consider in S. 1. nays 4, as follows: read to me are the most objectionable I ask the Senator from New York, in [Rollcall Vote No. 236 Ex.] that are on the books now. the time he has served in the House I would guess the public is probably and the Senate, can he recall a time YEAS—94 closer to my view than the view of the when a Senator or Member of Congress Akaka Domenici McConnell Senator from South Carolina. I would could receive a guarantee that a con- Alexander Dorgan Menendez Allard Durbin Mikulski guess what bothered them the most ference committee was going to Barrasso Ensign Murkowski with Abramoff, or with anything else, produce exact language as each Mem- Baucus Enzi Murray was all the trips and emoluments and ber would like going into the con- Bayh Feingold Nelson (FL) Bennett Feinstein the way the lobbyists sort of insinu- ference? Nelson (NE) Biden Graham Obama Mr. SCHUMER. Well, Madam Presi- Bingaman Grassley ated their way into the whole process. Pryor Bond Gregg There are hundreds of earmarks where dent, I have served in this body now for Reed Brown Hagel there were no lobbyists involved. There 8 years. I had served in the House for 18 Brownback Harkin Reid were many more earmarks—most ear- years. I cannot recall a single instance. Bunning Hatch Roberts marks—where the public debate would We do have senses of the Senate; we Burr Hutchison Rockefeller Salazar be supported by this body. had senses of the House, which are sup- Cantwell Inhofe Cardin Inouye Sanders Mr. DEMINT. Madam President, will posed to direct things. But we have Carper Isakson Schumer the Senator yield for a question? never asked for a guarantee. I, for one, Casey Kennedy Sessions Mr. SCHUMER. So I would say to my cannot recall someone saying: I am Chambliss Kerry Shelby friend from Illinois that is exactly the holding up everything until I get my Clinton Klobuchar Smith Coburn Kohl Snowe point. If each of us insists that our lit- guarantee. That is wrong. Cochran Kyl Specter tle provision must be passed on its Mr. DEMINT. Madam President, will Coleman Landrieu Stabenow own—no debate, no discussion, no mov- the Senator yield for a question? Collins Lautenberg Stevens ing forward with the general process— Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I Conrad Leahy Sununu Corker Levin Thune we would have no ethics reform. will be happy to yield in a second. Cornyn Lieberman Vitter Craig Lincoln Mr. DEMINT. Madam President, will I will tell you, I go to my State. It is Voinovich Crapo Lott the Senator yield for a question? a diverse State of 19 million people. It Warner DeMint Lugar Mr. SCHUMER. So despite the good is not South Carolina. It is not Illinois. Dodd Martinez Whitehouse intentions of my colleague from South It is not Nevada. It is not California. It Dole McCain Wyden

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8671 NAYS—4 the more than 6 years of the Bush Pres- Have the yeas and nays been asked Byrd Tester idency, more circuit court judges, more for on the Benjamin Hale Settle nomi- McCaskill Webb district court judges, and more total nation? ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 judges have been confirmed while I The PRESIDING OFFICER. They Boxer served as Judiciary chairman than dur- have not. ing the longer tenures of either of the Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I ask NOT VOTING—1 two Republican chairmen working with for the yeas and nays. Johnson Republican Senate majorities. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a The nomination was confirmed. The Administrative Office of the U.S. sufficient second? Mr. REID. Madam President, it is my Courts lists 48 judicial vacancies after There is a sufficient second. understanding that there are three The yeas and nays were ordered. these nominations are confirmed, yet The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is all votes for district court judges, is that the President has sent us only 26 nomi- time yielded back? true? nations for these vacancies. Twenty Mr. LEAHY. I yield back my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is two of these vacancies—almost half— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- true. have no nominee. Of the 15 vacancies ator from Pennsylvania is recognized. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask deemed by the Administrative Office to Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, I unanimous consent that all votes be 10 be judicial emergencies, the President seek recognition to speak on the nomi- minutes in duration. has yet to send us nominees for 6 of nation of Benjamin Settle to be a U.S. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without them. That means more than a third of District Judge for the Western District objection, it is so ordered. the judicial emergency vacancies are of Washington. Benjamin Hale Settle Mr. REID. I thank the Chair. without a nominee. was nominated by President Bush on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Of the 13 circuit court vacancies, January 9, 2007. A hearing was held on the previous order, there is 10 minutes more than half are without a nominee. his nomination on March 13, and he of debate preceding the votes. If the President had worked with the was unanimously reported out of the Who yields time? Senators from Rhode Island, New Jer- Judiciary Committee on April 25. The Senator from Vermont is recog- sey, Maryland, California, Michigan, Mr. Settle has an impressive resume nized. and the other States with the remain- and a record of service. He received his Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, we ing circuit vacancies, we could be in B.A. from Claremont McKenna College are going to have how many nomina- position to make even more progress. in 1969. Upon graduating from college, tions? As it is, we have cut the circuit va- he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve The PRESIDING OFFICER. Three. cancies in half, from 26 to 13. Contrast and entered law school at Willamette The Senator has 5 minutes. that with the way the Republican-led University College of Law where he re- Mr. LEAHY. Madam Presient, the Senate’s lack of action on President ceived his J.D. degree in 1972. Senate continues to make progress Clinton’s moderate and qualified nomi- After graduating from law school he today with the confirmation of three nees resulted in circuit court vacancies worked for Don Miles Attorneys as an more lifetime appointments to the increasing from 17 to 26. During most associate until he was called up to Federal bench, Benjamin Hale Settle to of the Clinton years, the Republican- serve full time in the Judge Advocate the District Court for the Western Dis- led Senate engaged in strenuous efforts General’s Corps for the U.S. Army in trict of Washington, Richard Joseph to keep circuit judgeships vacant in an- 1973. Three years later, in 1976, Mr. Set- tle left full time Army service and re- Sullivan to the District Court for the ticipation of a Republican President. joined the Don Miles where he prac- Southern District of New York, and Jo- To a great extent they succeeded. seph S. Van Bokkelen to the District The Judiciary Committee has been ticed for one year, before opening a Court for the Northern District of Indi- working hard to make progress on small partnership of his own. He has ana. The nominations of Mr. Settle and those nominations the President has enjoyed a successful career as a general practitioner, working in a variety of Mr. Sullivan are for vacancies deemed sent to us. Of course, when he sends us small partnerships over the last three by the Administrative Office of the well-qualified, consensus nominees U.S. Courts to be judicial emergencies. decades. with the support of his home-state Sen- Mr. Settle’s broad practice has en- All three nominees have the support of ators like those before us today, we can their home State Senators. I thank compassed both litigation and trans- have success. actional matters. The nominee has also Senators MURRAY, CANTWELL, CLINTON, Mr. Settle is a partner and cofounder served as the general counsel to several SCHUMER, LUGAR, and BAYH for work- of the Shelton, WA, law firm of Settle ing with us and with the President on municipal and private corporate enti- & Johnson, PLLC, where he has worked ties. In addition to his litigation and the nomination. for 30 years. He also served 7 years as a These 3 judges will bring this year’s general counsel work, Mr. Settle has prosecutor and defense counsel in the served as judge pro tempore in Mason judicial confirmations total to 21. It is U.S. Army Judge Advocate General County Superior and District Courts before the Fourth of July recess, and Corps. where he has managed numerous mat- we have already confirmed many more Mr. Sullivan is general counsel to ters for mediation and arbitration. judges than were confirmed during the Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., The ABA has unanimously rated Mr. entire 1996 session when President Clin- where he has worked since 2005. Before Settle ‘‘Qualified.’’ The vacancy to ton’s nominees were being reviewed by that, he worked as a Federal pros- which Mr. Settle is nominated has been a Republican Senate majority. That ecutor in the Southern District of New designated a ‘‘judicial emergency’’ by was the session in which not a single York and in private practice at the the nonpartisan Administrative Office circuit court nominee was confirmed. Wall Street law firm of Wachtell, of the Courts. I hope my fellow Sen- We have already confirmed three cir- Lipton, Rosen, & Katz. ators will support this nomination. cuit court judges in the early months Mr. Van Bokkelen is the U.S. attor- Madam President, I also seek rec- of this session. As I have previously ney for the Northern District of Indi- ognition to discuss the nomination of noted, that also puts us well ahead of ana, where he has served since 2001. He Richard Sullivan to be a District Judge the pace established by the Republican has worked in private practice for the for the Southern District of New York. majority in 1999. law firms of Goodman, Ball, Van Richard J. Sullivan was nominated As the Judiciary Committee chair- Bokkelen & Leonard and Wilson, to be a U.S. District Court Judge for man, I have always treated this Presi- Donnesberger, Van Bokkelen & Reid. the Southern District of New York on dent’s judicial nominees more fairly He previously served as an assistant February 15, 2007. A hearing was held than Republicans treated President U.S. attorney and as an assistant at- on his nomination on April 11, 2007, and Clinton’s. With these confirmations, torney general in the Indiana Attorney the Judiciary Committee reported his the Senate will have confirmed 121 General’s office. nomination favorably on May 3, 2007. judges while I have served as Judiciary I congratulate the nominees and He is a highly qualified nominee with Chairman. It is a little known and their families on their confirmation a distinguished record both as a pros- wholly unappreciated fact that during today. ecutor and in private practice. In 1986,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S8672 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 28, 2007 he received his B.A. degree from the tigate the murder of a prominent poli- Sununu Vitter Webb Tester Voinovich Whitehouse College of William and Mary, where he tician and lawyer in Lake County, IN. Thune Warner Wyden was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. In 1990, Since 2001, Mr. Van Bokkelen has he graduated from Yale Law School. served as U.S. Attorney for the North- NOT VOTING—1 Following law school, he served as a ern District of Indiana. His courtroom Johnson law clerk to Judge David M. Ebel of the experience is extensive. Over the The nomination was confirmed. United States Court of Appeals for the course of his career, he has tried over Tenth Circuit. In 1991, he joined 100 cases to verdict. The American Bar f Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz as a liti- Association has unanimously rated Mr. gation associate. Van Bokkelen ‘‘Well Qualified.’’ NOMINATION OF RICHARD SUL- In 1994, he joined the U.S. Attorney’s I urge my fellow Senators to support LIVAN, TO BE UNITED STATES Office for the Southern District of New this nomination. DISTRICT JUDGE York as an assistant U.S. attorney. Madam President, I know everybody During his tenure in the office, he is anxious to conclude these matters. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The served in a variety of leadership posi- They ought not be noncontroversial. clerk will report the next nomination. tions. In 1999, he was put in charge of Again, we have Benjamin Hale Settle, The legislative clerk read the nomi- the Office’s General Crimes Unit and for the Western District of Washington; nation of Richard Sullivan, of New later became chief of the Narcotics Joseph S. Van Bokkelen, for the North- York, to be United States District Unit. In 2002, he was named the found- ern District of Indiana; Richard J. Sul- Judge for the Southern District of New ing chief of the newly created Inter- livan, for the Southern District of New York. national Narcotics Trafficking Unit, York. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- which was dedicated to investigating All have excellent academic records jority leader is recognized. and prosecuting the world’s largest and professional records and passed Mr. REID. Madam President, for all narcotics trafficking and money-laun- through the Judiciary Committee. I Members, this will be our last vote. dering organizations. From 2002 to 2005, recommend that my colleagues vote There will be a voice vote following he also served as director of the New for them. this vote. On Monday, July 9, starting York/New Jersey Organized Crime I yield back the remainder of my at 5:30 p.m., maybe even 5:15 p.m., we Drug Enforcement Task Force. time. will have a series of three or four roll- In 2005, Mr. Sullivan joined Marsh & call votes. McLennan Companies, Inc., as deputy f Madam President, I ask for the yeas general counsel for litigation. He still NOMINATION OF BENJAMIN HALE and nays on this nomination. works in that capacity, and since 2006 SETTLE, TO BE UNITED STATES The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a has also served as the general counsel DISTRICT JUDGE sufficient second? There is a sufficient of Marsh Inc., the world’s largest insur- second. ance broker and risk management The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The question is, Will the Senate ad- firm. Marsh & McLennan Companies is question is, Will the Senate advise and vise and consent to the nomination of the parent company of Marsh Inc. consent to the nomination of Benjamin Richard Sullivan, of New York, to be The American Bar Association has Hale Settle, of Washington, to be U.S. district judge for the Southern unanimously rated Mr. Sullivan ‘‘Well United States District Judge for the District of New York? Western District of Washington? The Qualified.’’ The seat to which he is The clerk will call the roll. yeas and nays have been ordered. The nominated has been designated a ‘‘judi- The legislative clerk called the roll. clerk will call the roll. cial emergency’’ by the nonpartisan Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Administrative Office of the Courts. I The assistant legislative clerk called Senator from South Dakota (Mr. JOHN- hope my fellow Senators will vote to the roll. SON) is necessarily absent. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the confirm Mr. Sullivan. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. And finally, Madam President, I seek Senator from South Dakota (Mr. JOHN- WHITEHOUSE). Are there any other Sen- recognition to discuss the nomination SON) is necessarily absent. ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? of Joseph S. Van Bokkelen to be a Dis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there The result was announced—yeas 99, trict Judge for the Northern District of any other Senators in the Chamber de- nays 0, as follows: Indiana. siring to vote? President Bush nominated Mr. Van The result was announced—yeas 99, [Rollcall Vote No. 238 Ex.] Bokkelen on January 9, 2007. A hearing nays 0, as follows: YEAS—99 was held on his nomination on April 11 [Rollcall Vote No. 237 Ex.] Akaka Dole McCaskill and the Senate Judiciary Committee Alexander Domenici McConnell YEAS—99 Allard Dorgan Menendez reported his nomination favorably on Akaka Crapo Lieberman Barrasso Durbin Mikulski May 3. He is a highly qualified nominee Alexander DeMint Lincoln Baucus Ensign Murkowski with extensive experience both as a Allard Dodd Lott Bayh Enzi Murray prosecutor and in private practice. Barrasso Dole Lugar Bennett Feingold Nelson (FL) Baucus Domenici Martinez Biden Feinstein Nelson (NE) In 1966, Mr. Van Bokkelen received Bayh Dorgan McCain Bingaman Graham Obama his B.A. degree from Indiana Univer- Bennett Durbin McCaskill Bond Grassley Pryor sity. In 1969, he graduated from Indiana Biden Ensign McConnell Boxer Gregg Reed University School of Law. After grad- Bingaman Enzi Menendez Brown Hagel Reid Bond Feingold Mikulski Brownback Harkin Roberts uating law school, Mr. Van Bokkelen Boxer Feinstein Murkowski Bunning Hatch Rockefeller joined the Office of the Indiana Attor- Brown Graham Murray Burr Hutchison Salazar ney General, serving as deputy attor- Brownback Grassley Nelson (FL) Byrd Inhofe Sanders Bunning Gregg Nelson (NE) Cantwell Inouye Schumer ney general and subsequently as assist- Burr Hagel Obama Cardin Isakson Sessions ant attorney general. In 1972, he be- Byrd Harkin Pryor Carper Kennedy Shelby came an assistant U.S. attorney for the Cantwell Hatch Reed Casey Kerry Smith Northern District of Indiana, where he Cardin Hutchison Reid Chambliss Klobuchar Snowe Carper Inhofe Roberts Clinton Kohl Specter served until 1975. Casey Inouye Rockefeller Coburn Kyl Stabenow Between 1975 and 2001, he worked in Chambliss Isakson Salazar Cochran Landrieu Stevens private practice as a partner—first at Clinton Kennedy Sanders Coleman Lautenberg Sununu Coburn Kerry Schumer Collins Leahy Tester Wilson, Donnesberger, Van Bokkelen & Cochran Klobuchar Sessions Conrad Levin Thune Reid and then at Goodman, Ball, Van Coleman Kohl Shelby Corker Lieberman Vitter Bokkelen & Leonard, P.C. His practice Collins Kyl Smith Cornyn Lincoln Voinovich has focused on litigation, both civil Conrad Landrieu Snowe Craig Lott Warner Corker Lautenberg Specter Crapo Lugar Webb and criminal. Between 1983 and 1985, he Cornyn Leahy Stabenow DeMint Martinez Whitehouse served as a special prosecutor to inves- Craig Levin Stevens Dodd McCain Wyden

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8673 NOT VOTING—1 Newspapers across northern Indiana Senator MARTINEZ was another gen- Johnson contain articles and editorials applaud- eral. He brought intelligence and te- The nomination was confirmed. ing his determination to bring about nacity to this debate, and a story that effective law enforcement. The North- never fails to inspire us. f west Indiana Times recently com- Senator LOTT’s a great whip, and a NOMINATION OF JOSEPH S. VAN mented that Joe Van Bokkelen ‘‘has an good friend. He has been in this build- BOKKELEN TO BE UNITED excellent track record for the five ing more than 3 decades, but he has the STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR years he has led the U.S. Attorney’s of- energy of a freshman. He has been a THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IN- fice in Northern Indiana.’’ leader and friend: I thank him for it. DIANA Joe has received a number of high Senator SALAZAR gave a lot of him- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The performance ratings, including the self to this debate, a lot of time and no clerk will report the next nomination. A.V. rating from Martindale-Hubbell little criticism. Thank you. The assistant legislative clerk read and the highest judicial rating from And finally, it is a marvel of nature the nomination of Joseph S. Van the American Bar Association. to see a man whose calling in life is ob- Bokkelen, of Indiana, to be United Outside of his public service, Joe is vious to anyone who sees him at his States District Judge for the northern involved with a number of community job. Senator KENNEDY is such a man. district of Indiana. activities and civic organizations. He loves his work, and his passion has Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I appre- I would again like to thank Chair- inspired us. ciate this opportunity to support the man LEAHY and Ranking Member SPEC- Of course, behind all these Senators President’s nomination of Joseph S. TER for their leadership in facilitating are a lot of terrific staff members who Van Bokkelen to serve as a U.S. dis- consideration of Joe Van Bokkelen’s have worked incredibly hard on this trict judge for the Northern District of nomination to serve as a Federal judge. bill. On the Judiciary Committee, Indiana. I believe that he will demonstrate re- there was Michelle Grossman, Lauren I would first like to thank Senate Ju- markable leadership to northern Indi- Petron, Gavin Young, Lauren diciary chairman, PAT LEAHY; ranking ana and will appropriately uphold and Pastarnack, Lynn Feldman, Juria member, ARLEN SPECTER; and the re- defend our laws under the Constitu- Jones, and most of all Mike O’Neill. spective leaders for their important tion. On Senator MCCAIN’s staff, Becky work to facilitate timely consideration The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Jensen. On Senator GRAHAM’s staff of this nomination. question is, Will the Senate advise and there was Matt Rimkunas and Jen In July of last year, Judge Rudy consent to the nomination of Joseph S. Olson. On Senator KYL’s staff, Eliza- Lozano informed me of his decision to Van Bokkelen, of Indiana, to be United beth Maier and Michael Dougherty. On assume senior status after a distin- States District Judge for the Northern Senator MARTINEZ’s staff, Brian Walsh, guished career of public service. He was District of Indiana. Clay Deatherage, and Nilda Pedrosa. a remarkable leader on the Federal The nomination was confirmed. Now I want to thank everyone who bench, and I applaud his leadership to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under opposed the bill. Indiana and to the legal community. the previous order, motions to recon- Senators SESSIONS, DEMINT, and VIT- Given this upcoming vacancy and the sider these votes are laid on the table. TER got us all to sit up and listen close- need for strong leadership, I was The President shall be notified of the ly to a lot of people who thought they pleased to commend to President Bush Senate’s actions. had been shut out of this debate. They Joe Van Bokkelen to serve on the Fed- f put the rules of this body to work. And eral court in the Northern District of LEGISLATIVE SESSION I would take any one of them in a fire- Indiana. fight. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under I have known Joe for many years, Senator CORNYN, one of the original and I have always been impressed with the previous order, the Senate returns architects, deserves our thanks. He has his high energy, resolute integrity, and to legislative session. been committed to finding a solution The minority leader is recognized. remarkable dedication to public serv- to our Nation’s immigration problem Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ice. ask I be allowed to proceed as in morn- for a long time. His contributions on Joe Van Bokkelen attended Indiana ing business. the interior enforcement piece of this University where he received both his The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bill were a major part of the original undergraduate and law degrees. He objection, it is so ordered. compromise. But when he saw it was then served in the Indiana Attorney not a solution he could accept, he told General’s Office followed by his first f us. experience in the United States Attor- IMMIGRATION Senator CHAMBLISS told us what the ney’s Office in the Northern District. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, farmers needed, and we listened. We After many years of private practice, today is a day of victory and defeat. So thank him for his important contribu- Joe assumed his current position of many people have poured so much of tions to the bill. United States Attorney for the North- themselves into this bill over the last Senator ISAKSON was the author of ern District of Indiana on September weeks and months, and every one of the trigger concept, which every one 21, 2001. His performance in this posi- them deserves our thanks and our re- now agrees is a good idea. tion has been nothing short of remark- spect. To everyone involved in the crafting able. He has undertaken the most ag- This bill tested the will, and the of this bill, I want to thank you. This gressive public corruption initiative in goodwill, of many people. But it tested was a labor of uncommon intensity. It the history of the office. Since 2002, some more than others. So first I want required will, energy, and patience. over 30 public officials have been in- to thank those whose position did not And while it strained a lot of bonds, it dicted and convicted. Joe has also used prevail. broke none of them. As the majority his office to target the use and posses- Senator SPECTER’s knowledge of this leader said after the final vote, ‘‘We’re sion of illegal firearms, combat gang issue is matched only by his stamina. all still friends here.’’ activity, implement drug demand re- As the ranking member, he has our ad- As the elected leader of my con- duction programs, and cultivate com- miration and he deserves our thanks. ference, I stood here in January and munity partnerships. Senator KYL inspired all of us, flying opened this session with a pledge. I Likewise, Joe has demonstrated lead- into his State and facing a lot of angry knew contentious issues always have a ership in the Justice Department constituents, and the cameras week better chance of being solved by di- where he serves on several of the At- after week with optimism, patience vided governments, that immigration torney General’s advisory committees, and good cheer. reform was within our reach, and I said including Violent and Organized Crime, Senator GRAHAM was one of the gen- we should put it in our sights. White Collar Crime, Sentencing Guide- erals in this effort. He always does I also knew it was going to have to be lines, and the Regional Information what he thinks is right, and Americans bipartisan if we were going to get a bill Sharing Working Group. admire him for it. at all. So everyone I have mentioned

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It f redeployed to Iraq in March 2006. lit up the switchboards here for weeks, His friend and fellow soldier SP Josh- HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES and ignited a debate that strained our ua White said that when he asked normal alliances here and at home in STAFF SERGEANT THOMAS W. CLEMONS Thomas why he offered to go back to our States. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Iraq, Thomas replied sincerely, ‘‘I can- I heard from a lot of Kentuckians. rise today to honor the life of a heroic not sit back on my couch and watch Thousands of smart, well-informed peo- soldier and a fellow Kentuckian, SSG one of my soldiers’ names come across ple called my offices to talk about this Thomas W. Clemons. SSG Clemons, that screen and live with myself.’’ bill. They did not like the idea of some- born in Leitchfield, KY, proudly served Thomas’s unit provided force protec- one being rewarded for a crime, or the in the Kentucky Army National Guard tion and ran security missions for the impact that this would have on a soci- from August 2000 until December 11, Army. ‘‘He was honored to be a sol- ety whose first rule is the rule of law. 2006, when he tragically lost his life dier,’’ Patricia says. ‘‘That’s what he They did not trust the Government to while on his second tour of duty near wanted, and that’s what he was.’’ suddenly get serious about border con- Diwaniyah, Iraq. He was 37 years old. Staff Sergeant Clemons’s funeral trol after neglecting it for 2 decades. Staff Sergeant Clemons earned nu- service was held in December 2006 in And I do not blame them. I worried merous awards and medals throughout the small Kentucky town of about all that too. And to every one of his military career, including the Caneyville, close to Leitchfield in them, I say today: Your voice was Bronze Star Medal. A decorated sol- Grayson County. So many people came heard. dier, he will be remembered by those to pay their respects to Thomas and A lot of good people came to my of- who knew him as a loving son and his family that the funeral home could fice. They argued for positions as di- brother, a caring husband, a devoted not hold them all. Many of Thomas’s verse as the country itself. They ex- father, a loyal friend and an avid Uni- friends told Patricia after the service plained their views patiently and with versity of Kentucky Wildcats fan. that ‘‘he helped me by just talking to passion. I want to thank them too for A true family man, Thomas cher- me.’’ informing my thinking and for helping ished time with his wife, Sheila, his Staff Sergeant Clemons was a man to shape this extraordinary debate. sons Tony and Ryan and his step- people wanted to know, and he is My goal from the start has been to daughters Brittany and Amber. He was mourned and missed by his beloved move the conference forward, to facili- known for saying that of all the bless- family and friends who had the honor tate debate, to ensure that the minori- ings God had bestowed upon him, his to know him. ty’s voice was heard to the maximum family was the greatest. He is loved and remembered by his extent possible. I had hoped there Like most soldiers, Thomas felt that wife, Sheila, his mother and step-fa- would be a way forward. And as the di- being away from that family was the ther, Patricia and Jimmie Frank, his visions between supporters and oppo- hardest part of serving his country. sons, Tony and Ryan, his step-daugh- nents widened, the only way forward, But rather than focus on himself, he ters, Brittany and Amber, his brothers, to my mind, was to ensure a fair proc- sought to alleviate the loneliness of Tim Clemons, Chad Clemons and Shan- ess. This was the only way to be sure others. As a father to two teenage non Frank, his sisters, Julie Johnson, we could improve the status quo, which boys, Staff Sergeant Clemons recog- Michelle Mudd and Pamela Bowling, all of us agreed was indefensible. If nized the difficulty that long periods and many others. every voice was heard, we could be con- away from home created for the young- Staff Sergeant Clemons was the type fident our votes reflected the best this est soldiers in particular. of man who, when asked by a local vol- body could do. He ‘‘tried to be a daddy to everyone unteer group if they could send him I had hoped for a bipartisan accom- over there, especially the young ones,’’ anything while he was serving abroad, plishment, and what we got was a bi- says Thomas’s mother, Patricia Frank. replied, ‘‘pencils, for the little kids in partisan defeat. The American people And along with the comfort and nur- Iraq.’’ He was the type to volunteer his made their voices heard, the Senate turing Staff Sergeant Clemons gave to free time to serve as a youth basket- worked its will, and in the end it was his troops, he provided an equal ball and baseball coach back home in clear that the bill that was crafted did amount of discipline and profes- Kentucky. not have the support of the people of sionalism. He was the family man who cherished Kentucky, it did not have the support Clemons’s company commander, CPT time with his children, the friend with of most Americans, it did not have the Ronald Ballard, said, ‘‘Thomas was the a shoulder to lean on and the soldier support of my conference, and it did type of leader who delivered a one-two who was willing to sacrifice his life ‘‘to not have enough support in the Demo- punch. First, he gave his guidance and save a million,’’ even a million people cratic conference, a third of which op- standards, and then he led by exam- he had never met. posed it. ple.’’ And so although neither I nor my This is not a day to celebrate. We do Captain Ballard went on to add that colleagues had the pleasure of meeting not celebrate when a pressing issue Thomas ‘‘understood he would not al- him, I stand here today to say this Sen- stays unresolved. But we can be con- ways be here to lead his soldiers—that ate honors and salutes SSG Thomas W. fident that we will find a solution to he had to get them ready to fill his Clemons for his service. We will hold the problems that we have tried to ad- boots.’’ his family in our thoughts and prayers. dress here. Many people have made On one particularly tortuous day in And the citizens of Kentucky and this great personal sacrifices to work on a Iraq, Staff Sergeant Clemons phoned grateful nation will always remember solution to our broken immigration his parents in Kentucky. One of his his sacrifice. system. A lot of them exposed them- men had just died. Like any mother f selves to ridicule and contempt. would, Patricia gently reminded her And so we can say with pride that the son that family was what was impor- CHANGE OF VOTE failure of this bill was not a failure of tant, and that his family was alive and Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, on roll- will or hard work or good intentions. well—to which Thomas replied, ‘‘Over call vote No. 231, I voted ‘‘nay.’’ It was Martin Luther King once said that here, everyone is my family.’’ my intention to vote ‘‘aye.’’ ‘‘human progress never rolls in on Thomas embraced his duties as a I ask unanimous consent that I be re- wheels of inevitability; it comes Guardsman without hesitation. Before corded as an ‘‘aye.’’ This would not af- through the tireless efforts of men.’’ his departure to Iraq, he told several fect the outcome of the vote. And we can be sure that many good friends and family members, ‘‘a few The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without people will step forward again to offer lives for a million—that’s worth it.’’ objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8675 Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I sug- Well, today was a classic example. job. They took it because no one else gest the absence of a quorum. We know—everyone knows—the immi- wants it. It is difficult, it is dirty, it is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The gration system in America has failed. hot, it is a sweaty, nasty job, and they clerk will call the roll. It has just plain failed. In 1986, the last take it because they get paid to do it. The assistant legislative clerk pro- time we addressed this issue, 21 years Most of them, when they get the pay- ceeded to call the roll. ago, President Reagan suggested an check, send half of it back home. There Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- amnesty for those who were here ille- are many parts of Central America and sent that the order for the quorum call gally and that we do things to stop South America which subsist because be rescinded. more from coming. It did not work. of the transfer payments from people The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The amnesty was given; the enforce- working in America who are illegal, objection, it is so ordered. ment did not take place. On average, sending their checks back home to f about 800,000 new illegals came into the their families. These workers live in United States each year for 21 years; IMMIGRATION the barest of circumstances and try to 600,000 stayed. get by in the hopes that some day, they Mr. DURBIN. This was an historic We have a rough estimate that about will be Americans; some day, they will day in the Senate. I was up after the 12 million undocumented and illegal have family with kids who have a much vote on immigration with Senator people are here today. What are we better chance. KENNEDY. We had a little press con- going to do about it? Well, first and ob- Their story is our story. It is a story ference to talk about what happened. viously, stop illegals from coming into of this Nation from its beginning. We needed 60 votes to move the immi- the United States. It won’t be easy. Today, we had a chance to address this gration bill forward, for more amend- Look at the risks people are willing to problem, to deal with 12 million who ments, to final passage. take to come to our country—walking are undocumented, to deal with border When the roll call was taken, there across a desert knowing your life may enforcement, workplace enforcement, were 46 votes; it was far short of what be at stake, paying someone thousands and to talk about how many more peo- was needed. The average person might of dollars to put you in the back of a ple we need each year. ask: ‘‘Why would it take 60 votes to truck where you might be asphyxiated, We cannot open our borders to every- pass something in the Senate? I jumping on a railroad train where you one who wants to come to America. We thought it was by majority vote.’’ could lose your life or a limb, just to cannot physically do it. It would not be Well, not in the Senate, it is not. If it get right here in our country. It is that good for our Nation, for those who are is a complicated issue, and many are, it desire to come to America that has here, or for our economy. But there are takes 60 votes. It is just the nature of been around for so long, and it is still some we need. this place, the reason why the Senate there, and it will always be there. As a Congressman who represents was created. It is the reason why a But we know there are things we downstate Illinois, there were times Senator from a State such as Rhode Is- could do to make this border of ours when I desperately begged foreign phy- land would represent his State, along better. We talked about things, sen- sicians to come to small towns. These with one other Senator, and a Senator sible things—not a 2,000-mile wall or towns did not have a doctor. They were from a State such as Illinois would anything like that, but placing walls going to lose their hospitals. Doctors have two Senators. It is the nature of where they will help, placing fences came from India, from Pakistan, other the Senate. where they will help, traffic barriers, places, from the Philippines, and they It is a guarantee that the minority new technology, more border enforce- were greeted with cheer by people who always has protection and a voice in ment, training, trying to reach cooper- had never been to their countries or this political process. It leads to a lot ative agreements with the Mexicans knew anything about their land of ori- of frustrations, as you can imagine, be- and others—to slow illegal border gin. They came to the rescue. They cause bringing together 51 Senators crossings down. All of those things rep- opened that doctor’s office. Many of ready to act and to solve a problem is resent a positive step forward. We com- the people in those small towns I rep- not enough; around here, it never has mitted $4 billion to that effort. It resent in Illinois could not even pro- been. And it leads to a lot of criticism should be done. nounce that doctor’s last name. He was from the outside about how we spend Then the workplace—that is what ‘‘Dr. K,’’ they would say, ‘‘I just don’t so much time talking and so little time brings people here. Anyone who comes know how to pronounce his name. I am doing. People look at us and say: ‘‘You to America and thinks they can just glad he is here. Mom is feeling better, know, how many years have you all park themselves and wait for a com- and we are glad he is here if we ever been giving speeches about health care fortable life is wrong. They come to need him.’’ in America? When are you going to do work. The jobs that immigrants take, So we bring in folks each year, and something about it?’’ Well, the honest they are jobs that most of us do not we try in this bill to define how many answer is, that is good criticism. We want. If you went to a restaurant in we are going to need. Well, you know have not come up with a plan, nor have the great city of Chicago, which I am what happened once debate started, we had the political will to move a honored to represent today, and you Mr. President. There is a sentiment in plan, and if we did, it would face its took a look around at who took the America which is as historic as our biggest hurdle probably right here on plates off your table, my guess is many country. I say jokingly, because I have the floor of the Senate. This is the of them may be undocumented people. no way of knowing, that in 1911, when place where things slow down. George You don’t see the folks back in the my mother came off the boat in Balti- Washington said of the Senate: ‘‘This is kitchen washing those dishes or those more, having arrived as a 2-year-old the saucer that cools the tea.’’ on the loading dock or perhaps tonight little girl from Lithuania, and came I was lucky to serve in the House for the ones who will clean the bath- down that ramp with my grandmother 14 years. It is a great place. I loved it. rooms—likely to be, many of them, un- and her brother and sister, I am sure I loved all of the people I worked with. documented people who are here doing there were people looking up at this We ran every 2 years. You had to be in those jobs every single day. They made group coming in, saying: Please, not touch with the folks in your district on your bed in the hotel room after you more of those people. a regular, constant basis. You reacted left; they were with your mom in the That has been the nature of America. pretty quickly as things came along. nursing home bringing her water and We know we are almost all immigrants Bills passed, resolutions passed, you changing her sheets; they are the peo- or the descendants of immigrants. Yet would sit there and shake your head ple who, incidentally, make sure they there is a resistance that is built into and say: ‘‘All of the things we do just trim the greens for you so this week- our country to more coming in: They seem to die in the Senate.’’ Well, it is end they will look picture perfect. are different, there may be too many of the nature of the process. It is a nar- Those are the folks out there every sin- them, they may threaten our jobs—all rowing between the two Chambers that gle day. They are in the packing of those things. And we saw that senti- makes it difficult to move things houses, like the place where I used to ment, not on the floor of the Senate or through. work in college. That is no glamorous the House, but certainly we heard it on

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She was an amazing How long will we tolerate 200,000, through the night. They got our home young lady who had great musical tal- maybe 400,000 deaths? How long will we telephone number and decided to try to ent. She was accepted at Juilliard tolerate 2.5 million people displaced keep her awake all night. Well, that is School of Music, but when she applied from their homes, a refugee crisis in part of this job. I am not asking for she learned from her mother that when Chad and other nearby crises? How sympathy. I understand I am a public she was brought from Korea to the long will the global community tol- figure. I am sorry she had to put up United States at the age of 2, no papers erate such brutality in today’s world. with it. She has put with it for a long were filed. She had no status. She In May, more than 4 years after the time. But that sentiment got carried wasn’t a citizen of anyplace. She called crisis in Darfur began, President Bush away in many respects. It went beyond our office and said: ‘‘What should I said: criticizing a bill and went into some- do?’’ We checked, and we were told she For too long, the people of Darfur have suf- thing else that doesn’t speak well of us had to go back to Korea. She had not fered at the hands of a government that is as a Nation. been there since she was 2 years old. complicit in the bombing, murder, and rape So tomorrow morning, across Amer- Her life is a life of uncertainty now. of innocent civilians. My administration has ica, many people—some 12 million of Where is she going to go? This is the called these actions by their rightful name: them—will get up and go to a job where only country she has ever known. She genocide. The world has a responsibility to help put an end to it. they will work hard and they will come wants to use her musical talents right home and not be sure about what to- here in America, a place she calls I agree with the President. I agree, morrow will bring. They do not know if home. and I call on the President to help there will be a knock on the door and Then there is an attorney in the Loop America take action by use his upcom- they will have to leave. They do not in Chicago, a nice, attractive, young ing visit with Russian President Vladi- know if they will be separated from the woman who graduated from law school. mir Putin to demand a halt to Russian family they love, they do not know I met her at a gathering. She asked if military sales to the Sudanese Govern- whether their children will have any I could talk to her afterward. She came ment, sales that fuel the violence and future at all. That uncertainty is be- up to me and said: ‘‘I have to talk to are in violation of the U.N. arms em- cause of the fact that we did not have you in private. It is about my mom. My bargo. My colleagues on both sides of the votes today in the Senate. mom is Polish. She came to Chicago to the aisle—Senator SAM BROWNBACK, I think about some of them whom I visit some relatives years ago, over- Republican of Kansas; RUSS FEINGOLD, know personally. I think about some of stayed her visa. She is not here legally. Democrat of Wisconsin; GORDON SMITH, the characterizations of those people She got married, had a family. She Republican of Oregon—have joined me which I think are so unfair. lives in constant fear that she is going in a bipartisan request. Together we Last weekend, Pat Buchanan, who to be deported away from her children wrote President Bush asking him to makes a living writing books and say- and grandchildren. What are we going take action on this urgent issue when ing things that are controversial, was to do, Senator?’’ he meets with the President Putin. on ‘‘Meet the Press’’ and characterized There will be no answer to these Russia can’t claim to be a responsible the 12 million people as criminals, wel- cases until we have a law that creates leader in the global community and at fare recipients, called them the mass a mechanism, a formula, and a process the same time flaunt United Nations invasion of the United States. Perhaps that is reasonable. We tried to do that sanctions established to help end this a few of them might fit in that cat- today without success. We can’t give ongoing genocide. Mr. Putin cannot egory, but not the ones I have met and up. We can’t give up on these cases, have it both ways. know. and we can’t give up on this issue. Amnesty International recently re- Among the people now whose lives We have to understand that this ported that Russia and China, two per- are going to be left in uncertainty is a great Nation of immigrants has to have manent members of the U.N. Security mother I know and know very well. Her laws. These laws have to be followed. Council, are supplying the bulk of husband was one of those lucky ones. There will be no more amnesties. What weapons to Sudan. That is right. Two He was a citizen from Mexico. In 1986, we suggested today was that anyone permanent members of the U.N. Secu- he was given amnesty by President who is here and wants to try to make rity Council are providing the weapons Reagan. He works 14-hour days in a it to the finish line of legalization has and ammunition being used by the Su- club in Chicago as a maitre’d, greeting to understand how tough it will be over danese Government to perpetuate the people, bringing them to their tables. 8 to 13 years before you can reach that genocide, killing innocent life. That is He and his wife have four children who goal. Go to the back of the line so ev- unacceptable. Mr. Putin must put an are all American citizens. They were erybody who applied legally comes be- end to weapons sales. Weapons sold to all born here. But his wife is undocu- fore you, learn English, have no crimi- the Sudanese Government contribute mented. Several years ago, she was de- nal record, have a history of work, pay to the massive human misery and vio- ported, 3 days before Mother’s Day, your taxes, pay your fines, check in lence in Darfur. As I speak today, back to Mexico. She was pregnant at every year. Then, at some point, go human rights violations, rapes, mur- the time and wanted to stay in the back outside this country and apply to ders, attacks on humanitarian workers United States with her doctor until the come in again. Those are not easy continue without end. The accounts baby was born but wasn’t allowed. steps. Very few would have made it to are ongoing and widespread. Eventually, I called the State Depart- the finish line, but we gave them that For example, the Associated Press re- ment. They gave her a humanitarian chance. That is what America is about, cently reported a horrible story, one visa to come back to the United States. to give people a chance. that is sadly too common in Darfur. Now once each year I make a phone I hope we return to this issue. I doubt Seven women at a refugee camp in call to ask if she can stay with her if it will be soon. But I hope we return Kalma, Darfur, pooled their money to family for another year. Luckily, she because of the fact that we have left so rent a donkey and a cart. They ven- has been able to stay on what they call many questions unresolved. tured out of the camp to gather fire- a humanitarian waiver. But she and f wood, which they hoped they might be her children never know from year to able to sell and use the proceeds to feed year whether mom is going to be de- DARFUR their families. A few hours away from ported to Mexico. Will it make Amer- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I come the camp, they were attacked and ica better if she leaves? Will it make to the floor this evening to address an robbed by the Janjaweed militia. They

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Witnesses linois, DICK DURBIN, for his passion, for America in progress. have documented Russian attack heli- his wisdom, for his courage, and for his I look to the Civil War, where there copters used by the Sudanese Air Force leadership. I look forward to con- were over 600,000 people in America during Janjaweed attacks. Russian- tinuing our work together as we work who died, as Lincoln said in his Gettys- built Antonov aircraft have been seen on this and so many other issues that burg Address, to give a new birth of bombing areas along the border with are so important, both to Illinois and freedom to America. That was a state- Chad. to Colorado and to the Nation and to ment by President Lincoln in which he I have photos I will share with those the entire world. I thank my colleague believed slavery and the separation and following the debate. This is an MI–24 from Illinois. ownership of people based on their race attack helicopter at Nyala airport in As I reflect on the occurrences of the was something which was absolutely Darfur, March 2007. It is a Russian heli- last several years with respect to im- wrong. He was able to keep our Union copter. According to the United Na- migration reform, I wish to comment together with the blood that was tions, the sales of this aircraft are pro- on several things. The first of those is spilled both in the South and in the hibited. The Russians make these a long history related to an issue that North. It was out of that great Civil War of sales, and these helicopters are used to is somehow intertwined with my own our times that we ended up with what kill innocent people. President Bush is life. Four hundred nine years ago, my are now some of the more significant meeting with the President of Russia. I forefathers and foremothers came to amendments of our Bill of Rights. One hope he will mention this attack heli- the place we now call the State of New thinks of the 13th and 14th and 15th copter and how it is being misused in Mexico, today known as the land of en- amendments that abolished slavery, violation of U.N. resolutions. chantment. It was in New Mexico they that created equal protection under the Similarly, this is the Antonov-26 air- decided to found what was the first set- laws, that made sure everybody—no craft spotted in many places in Darfur tlement in the Southwest and in that matter who they are, no matter where between January and March 2007, part of the State. They named that they come from—had an opportunity in parked here at Nyala airport in late city the city of Santa Fe, the city of holy faith. Over the centuries following these United States. March 2007, another Russian aircraft But that was not the end of the the founding of the city of Santa Fe, sold in violation of U.N. resolutions march for progress because even with for the next 250 years, my family con- that can be used, unfortunately, to sus- the inclusion of those amendments, tinued to farm and ranch along the tain a government which is perpet- women were excluded and, in fact, the banks of the Rio Grande River, from uating a genocide. Russia should not be U.S. Supreme Court, in interpreting helping the genocidal efforts of the Su- Santa Fe up to the north through com- those amendments, made the decision danese Government. munities such as those named Espanola that the Jim Crow segregation laws of 1 It has been 2 ⁄2 years since President and Chama. Then in 1848, we didn’t im- the United States of America were just Bush decisively called the crisis in migrate to this country, but the border fine; that it was OK for the Govern- Darfur a genocide. We have tightened of the United States of America moved ment of America to sanction a place sanctions and called for greater action us over to the Rio Grande River to the where you could have schools for to stop it, and I applaud that. But we south. It was in 1848, the Mexican- Blacks, schools for Whites, schools for must do more. I have appealed to the American war was ended with the sign- people who were Hispanic. It was OK, President personally and directly on ing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hi- in those days, for women, according to three different occasions. Last week, I dalgo. The signing of the treaty gave the laws of this country, not to be al- appealed to Secretary of State the people who lived in at that time lowed to vote, to take a subservient Condoleezza Rice to seize every single the Southwestern part of the United and very secondary role in our society. opportunity to make the genocide in States the option of either becoming That was after a great civil war where Darfur a big issue, an issue of diplo- citizens of these United States or going over 600,000 people gave their lives on macy and for action. back not from where they had come the soil of our America. But yet Amer- I say to the President, we have many but back to the other side of what had ica marched forward on a path of issues to discuss with our Russian part- been a new border that had been cre- progress. And we did, indeed, later on ners, ranging from cooperation in pre- ated in 1848. adopt the women’s right of suffrage venting the spread of nuclear weapons My forefathers and foremothers at that allowed women to vote in our so- and materials to reaffirming support the time having had 250 years of his- ciety. for basic democratic principles and in- tory living in the Southwest, living in Through the long civil rights move- stitutions in Russia. Our relationship New Mexico, living in the southern ment, led by great leaders such as with Russia is a very important one. part of Colorado, made the decision Thurgood Marshall, we ended up with a But we can’t look the other way when they were going to choose the path of courageous Supreme Court in a unani- an ally is aiding in a genocide. I hope America, the path of the future, the mous decision of those days where Jus- President Bush will use his visit with path of what is now the greatest coun- tice Warren wrote the famous Supreme President Putin to help highlight an try in the world. It was a good deci- Court decision of Brown v. Board of issue that requires immediate atten- sion. As a result of that decision, we Education. In that 1954 decision by Jus- tion, helping to stem the crisis in have been now in New Mexico and Colo- tice Warren, what Justice Warren said Darfur. Put an end to this genocide by rado for a number of generations. I am in that decision is that the place of putting an end to Russian weapons a fifth generation Coloradan. My fam- separate but equal had no place in our sales to the Sudanese Government. ily goes back in New Mexico for 12 gen- America. He said you cannot have a I yield the floor. erations. doctrine of separate but equal. That The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Going back to that history, and rec- ends up branding those who are of a ator from Colorado. ognizing for the first 250 years of my different color with a sense of inferi- f family’s settlement of these United ority and, therefore, under the equal States they were part of the Govern- protection clause of the 14th amend- IMMIGRATION ment of Spain, subjects of the Govern- ment there was no room for segrega- Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I come ment of Spain for most of that time, tion in the United States of America. to the floor to speak about the immi- and then for about 20 years a part of That was a significant milestone in our gration reform issue. Before my col- the Mexican Government when Mexico march for progress in America. league from Illinois leaves the Cham- overthrew Spain in the War of Inde- We have made major steps since that ber, I wish to say that at the end of the pendence in 1821. So for us there is that point in time. The passage of the Civil

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But confident and optimistic the tomor- We made it very clear in our state- there is no person who has more of a rows and the weeks ahead and the ment that it was not a free ride. We passion and a sense of justice in Amer- years ahead will bring about a resolu- said to them in our legislation they ica. When you think about the con- tion to this issue of immigration which would have to pay significant fines, tributions the Kennedy family and we deal with today, and in that resolu- they would have to pass a background Senator KENNEDY have made to this tion of how immigration legislation is check, they would have to learn Nation, they are one of those historic passed, to fix a system which is in English, they would have to live and heritage families of whom we can chaos and in disorder today, what we through a time—to use a Catholic met- all truly be proud. It has been an honor will find is, as Dr. Martin Luther King aphor—a period of purgatory for up to for me to work with him. said, change in our immigration laws 8 years before they would be eligible to Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM did not will bend toward the arc of moral jus- even become citizens. For most of have to get involved in the issue of im- tice; that justice is where that arc will them it would have meant a period of migration. He is up for reelection. It is lead us as we deal with the issue of im- up to 11 years. not a popular issue. He comes from a migration reform. So this was not the free ride that was tough State, South Carolina. Yet he I believe very strongly we had a good characterized by some of the opponents worked every day and gave it every- bill. It was not a perfect bill. It was a of the legislation. This was, indeed, thing he had, his whole heart and soul. bill that, obviously, had its critics, tough, fair, and practical legislation He deserves a profile in courage for both on the left and on the right. But that we proposed. But that legislation what he did. I think it is important for us to step will not be heard on the Senate floor Senator FEINSTEIN has labored so back and ask ourselves what it is we further for who knows how long. But at much because she cares about those were trying to do, those of us who some point in time those forces that people working in the fields. She cares worked so hard on this legislation. drew us together are forces which are so much about making sure we have a I believe, first and foremost, what we not going to go away. program that works for business and were doing is trying to address the na- We have to continue to figure out a for agriculture. She is concerned about tional security issues of the United way to fix our broken borders. We have the human and moral issues. She States. We were trying to do that by to have the courage to stand up and en- partnered up with our colleague, Sen- strengthening our borders and making sure that fix of a broken immigration ator LARRY CRAIG, to get 800 organiza- sure we had enough money to be able system. What we have to do is have the tions behind the legislation for to hire the personnel and do the things courage to say we are going to do AgJOBS. She did an incredible job in we have to do to enforce our borders something that is moral and just and moving us forward, along with Senator and also to enforce our laws within our humane with the 12 million undocu- LARRY CRAIG. country. Senator BOB MENENDEZ, we heard How can we sit here today in the mented workers who have toiled in our him speak earlier on the Senate floor. United States of America and know hotel rooms, in our fields, who work at He truly has added a tremendous di- there are millions of people we do not construction sites, who work as chick- mension to this body, and his leader- know, or what their backgrounds are, en pluckers, as my good friend said in who are here illegally, how can we be South Carolina, who work in those ship will continue to bring us to a solu- satisfied that our national security is kinds of conditions every day. tion that is a fair and humane and just taken care of when the borders are as So I leave the end of this day with a solution to this issue of immigration porous as they are today? This national sense of hopefulness, a sense of opti- about which he cares so much. When he security issue is an inescapable force mism, and with a sense that these ines- talks about family reunification, for that will ultimately lead us to have the capable forces that impel us forward him, he knows what that means in the right resolution to dealing with the will now not allow us to fail. We will context of immigration in a personal issue of our broken borders. get this job done. sense. So we need to honor and respect We also have a system of immigra- As we get this job done, it is also im- his perspective, which I support. tion which is simply broken. It is not portant to reflect on the fact that Senator REID, without his leadership, working. What ends up happening is there have been many people who have and without his bringing ‘‘Lazarus’’ up people point a lot to the border to the gotten us to the point where we are to life again on the floor of the Senate south, Mexico, as though that is where today. There is a lot of work that has on immigration, we would not have the issue of immigration, which has be- gone on on this issue of immigration. gotten anywhere. So I thank our leader come so contentious, is rooted. Yet in As Senator REID, and I, and others for having given us the opportunity reality, when you talk to the Irish who have spoken about this issue of immi- and having stood with us on some very live in New York or in Chicago or other gration, we have reminded people that tough debates. He is a tough guy. He is places, there are many undocumented since 9/11 there have been 36 hearings a boxer. He knows how to fight. That is Irish who live in those communities. on the issue of immigration. There the kind of leadership America needs. There are undocumented people in have been 6 days of committee markup. Senator LEAHY, as the chairman of this country who come from over 140 There have been 59 committee amend- the Judiciary Committee, who has countries all around the world. Indeed, ments. There have been now probably done such a great job in the func- no matter how big a wall we build, no 25 days of this Senate debating the tioning of that Judiciary Committee, matter how tall the wall, no matter issue of immigration. And during that helped us move this legislation for- whether that wall is as big as the Wall course, there have been almost 100 Sen- ward. I thank him for his leadership. of China, the fact is, we have a system ate floor amendments that we have Senator KYL, the chairman of the Re- inside of our country that is not work- voted on as we have moved forward publican Conference Committee—get ing because about 40 percent of the peo- with immigration reform. that—the chairman of the Republican ple who are here in an undocumented We will get there. But through that Conference Committee, was in the status actually came into the country whole effort, there have been some tre- trenches. He was in the trenches, legally, and they have overstayed their mendous people who have been profiles sleeves rolled up, trying to make this visas. So we have an immigration sys- in courage. Some of them are new- thing happen; JON KYL from Arizona tem within our country that simply is comers to our Senate family. Some of deserves one of those profiles in cour- not working. them are Democrats who have been age as well; Senator MCCAIN and his Finally, there are the moral and around a long time and who have in- leadership. He is running for President. human issues that are at stake, includ- spired the people of America and the This is not a popular issue to take up.

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You think about Hoy, Marcela Urrutia, and Ron Weich; note the absence of a quorum. those years he spent in captivity in for Senator DURBIN, Joe Zogby; for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Vietnam and what kind of courage was Senator LEAHY, Matt Virkstis and clerk will call the roll. honed into his consciousness and into Ellen Gallagher; for Senator GRAHAM, The assistant legislative clerk pro- his humanity. He truly is a person of Jen Olson and Matt Rimkunas; for Sen- ceeded to call the roll. Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- great leadership. ator KYL, Elizabeth Maier and Michael dent, I ask unanimous consent that the Senator SPECTER, the ranking mem- Dougherty; for Senator MCCAIN, Becky ber of the Senate Judiciary Com- order for the quorum call be rescinded. Jensen; for Senator SPECTER, Michael The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mittee, is a Republican who helped O’Neill and Juria Jones; for Senator objection, it is so ordered. shepherd this legislation forward. Day MARTINEZ, Nilda Pedrosa and Clay Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- after day he worked to make this hap- Deatherage. dent, I have had the privilege of listen- pen because he knew of the national I thank all the staff who have made ing to the Presiding Officer in his role imperative we were dealing with. He this possible. as the Senator from Colorado give a In conclusion, let me say I have great also is one of those people with great very detailed and very comprehensive hope. I have great hope and I am opti- courage. overview of a lot of the personalities mistic. I am optimistic we are going to My colleague from Florida, Senator and the intrigues, as well as the sub- MARTINEZ, worked hard for a very long be able to deal with the great issues of stance, that went into this whole de- time trying to get us across the finish our time in the 21st century. We are bate on immigration. It was inter- line. For me, he is a brother. For me, going to be able to figure out a way to esting that when we failed to get the when he tells the story of being a Peter resolve the issues in Iraq and in the necessary 60 votes today to cut off de- Pan child, he exemplifies the dream Middle East, because the greatness of bate on a motion of cloture, all the and hope of what America is. We very America depends upon us restoring the Senators stayed on the floor and lis- much look forward to continuing our greatness of America around the world. tened to the majority leader. I thought working relationship together on We will move forward with a clean en- the tone that the majority leader, Sen- issues that affect America. ergy future for the 21st century, which ator HARRY REID of Nevada, set was I say to his colleague, the Presiding is what we worked so hard on and what not one of bitterness; it was one ex- Officer, Senator NELSON from Florida, I we passed in this Chamber last week. pressing a good deal of frustration in appreciate his great work and hanging We will work very hard to address the the fact that so much effort had been with us, even on what was a very tough issues of health care which affect so made and we didn’t get to the 60 votes. vote at the end. many Americans and their families and As a matter of fact, I think we were I also want to say a quick word about so many American businesses. Yes, we some 11 or 12 votes short of the 60 a couple of other people who are fresh- will continue to work on the issue of votes. men, about whom some might say: immigration. It is an issue we must re- He did not point fingers. He didn’t What were they doing involved in such solve, and I am optimistic. say whose fault it was. He said there a big issue? But then I guess they did it I am optimistic because when I think will be another day, that this is one of because they learned and because they of that generation I come from, that the great issues of our time, and that were doing it for all of the right rea- generation of World War II, the parents America was better off for having had sons. SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, my col- of the Presiding Officer and mine, peo- the debate. HARRY REID comported league from Rhode Island, I called on ple who lived through those very dif- himself with great dignity and great him and said: You need to be a part of ficult times of the Great Depression leadership because there will be an- this group. You need to be a part of it and the Dust Bowl, people who fought other day. There has to be another day because, No. 1, you are on the Judici- in World War II, veterans such as my on the issue of immigration, simply be- ary Committee; and No. 2, you were a father who went to war, my mother cause what we have now on the books great attorney general of Rhode Island; who served in the Pentagon during is a law this Senator voted for in 1986 and No. 3, you will learn so much in World War II, that generation of World as a Member of the House of Represent- working with great names such as KEN- War II, where half a million Americans atives; a law that has never been en- NEDY and SPECTER, LEAHY, and others. gave their lives in the name of pre- forced by the U.S. Government and So he joined us, and day in and day out serving civilization and freedom; if never has been obeyed by the people he was there, laboring to get us across they could take on those challenges of who were supposed to obey the law. the finish line. their time, then there is no reason why What was estimated back in 1986—21 AMY KLOBUCHAR, the new Senator we in the Congress cannot take on the years ago—to be 2 million, maybe 3 from Minnesota, has a way of trying to challenges of our time and restore the million illegal folks in this country, bring people together. She has a way of greatness of America and make sure because the law was never obeyed, in trying to bring people together. She la- that the legacy they left to each and many cases by employers who were bored mightily to get us to where we every one of us is not a legacy we for- supposed to be the fulcrum of enforcing ended up today, with at least as many get or that we do not pass on in an the law, that they would only hire votes as we were able to get. even better shape to our children. I do legal entrants into this country, and on But it is not just those who work who not want our generation to be the first top of it was never enforced by the U.S. have the title of Senator—and I might generation in American history that Government, created a condition that add Senator TRENT LOTT also did a passes on the baton to the next genera- so many people have blasted the very Herculean job of trying to get us across tion in worse condition than we inher- legislation we have been considering of the finish line, and I thank him for ited it from our parents. amnesty. that. I thank the Presiding Officer, and I What we have now is amnesty: That But there are many people behind yield the floor. 2 million or 3 million 21 years ago each of these Senators. We get the hon- Mr. President, in my haste to thank would grow to 12 million illegal aliens ors, we get the label of Senator, but we everybody I forgot to say something today. That is amnesty. Amnesty is couldn’t do it without the wonderful about someone who has now been what we have today because the law floor staff we have, including the Par- through three immigration battles was never enforced or obeyed. That is liamentarians and the clerks and oth- with me in my office, and that is what we have to correct. ers who help us every day, but also the Felicia Escobar. Felicia will be going Now, sadly, because of the experi- staffs of each of our offices. to law school soon. For the last 3 years ences we have had over the last 21

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That is why the welfare and the protection of this tended to implement the remaining 9/11 one of the first bills passed in the country, the protection of the home- Commission recommendations. House and the Senate at the start of land. Because of those two main rea- I will read that again; I didn’t do a this session of Congress would finally sons, we will live to see another day, very good job of it. and fully implement the unanimous and we will pass an immigration law to The 9/11 families are grateful to Congres- recommendations of the 9/11 Commis- bring us into order out of the chaos sional Leadership for taking the difficult sion. which is the current condition. step of removing a controversial labor provi- As my colleagues know, since we I commend the Senator from Colo- sion from pending security legislation in- acted on a broad bipartisan basis, rado as he gave a personality profile of tended to implement the remaining 9/11 House and Senate Democrats and Re- so many of these wonderful Senators Commission recommendations. We recognize publicans have worked tirelessly to re- here, and it is a Senate family. You get that this was a difficult decision for them, solve the differences over this bill and to know each other on a personal basis, considering their party’s longstanding dedi- get it to the President’s desk so it can cation to the principles involved. and you see how on occasion a Senator be signed into law. However, twice this will rise to an occasion. All of the peo- Passage of this bill is long overdue, par- ticularly in light of bipartisan support at the week, my Republican colleagues have ple whom the Senator from Colorado bill’s inception in both the House and Sen- objected to moving forward so we can mentioned certainly merit that dis- ate. The Democrats have taken an important complete action on this bill. tinction. But what the Senator from step toward improving our national security On Tuesday, a Republican Senator Colorado didn’t do is he didn’t talk by removing what the opposition identified made it clear for the record that the about himself. The Senator from Colo- as an impediment to the bill’s passage. Republicans objected to proceeding to rado has done one of the most remark- Senate Republican leadership must, in conference because of a provision in turn, stop blocking the naming of conferees able jobs of acclimating to the Senate the bill regarding TSA screeners, which within a short period of time and be- so that this critical legislation can move for- ward. Similarly, the Administration should had prompted the President to issue a coming so effective, and especially on cease its threats to veto legislation regard- veto threat on the bill. an issue such as immigration, for ing the provisions that go to the heart of the Although the provision would im- which he has great passion and com- 9/11 Commission recommendations. prove efficiency, morale, and skills of passion. Everyone must work together. The safety TSA screeners, President Bush strenu- So I wanted to add my little com- and security of our country is at stake. ously opposed it. ments to all of those the Senator men- This is signed by Carol Ashley, whose In an effort to demonstrate our com- tioned who have so wonderfully stood daughter Janice was lost in that ter- mitment to completing this important tall under very difficult circumstances. rorist attack of September 11; Rose- legislation as quickly as possible, we It is quite unusual when a subject will mary Dillard, who is the widow of informed our Republican colleagues we touch a nerve that will create such pas- Eddie, who was killed in that terrorist were prepared to address their objec- sion on both sides—passion that gets so attack; Beverly Eckert, who is the tions and remove this provision during heated that the sides won’t talk to widow of Sean Rooney, who was killed conference negotiations. But my Re- each other. We cannot make law like in that attack; Mary Fetchet, the publican colleagues apparently decided that because, as the Good Book says, mother of Brad, who was killed in that to shift the goalposts. you have to come and reason together. terrorist attack; Carie Leming, whose Yesterday, when I asked for consent When the passion gets so hot that you daughter Judy was killed in that ter- to proceed with the commitment that cannot come and reason together, you rorist attack; and Abraham Scott, the the TSA provision not be included in cannot come together and build con- widower of Janice, who was killed in the conference, Senator LOTT objected sensus, that is when the legislative that attack. on behalf of Senate Republicans. But process in a democracy breaks down. These are members of organizations this time he would not say why he ob- These Senators, in the midst of all of that have been steadfast in making jected. He just objected. that passion, stood tall, comporting sure everything is done so that we Once we made our intentions clear themselves extremely well and serving don’t have other terrorist attacks and about their expressed concern, I cer- in the best tradition of the U.S. Sen- that we implement the recommenda- tainly don’t understand why my Re- ate. tions of the 9/11 Commission. Those or- publican colleagues continue to object Mr. President, I yield the floor and ganizations are Voices of September to moving forward to complete action suggest the absence of a quorum. 11th, 9/11 Pentagon Families, and Fam- on this bill. Why do they keep shifting The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ilies of September 11, which are organi- the goalposts? Of what are they afraid? clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk pro- zations well known throughout the This strange behavior is not lost on ceeded to call the roll. country. the American people. Today, represent- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Earlier this spring, the Director of atives of the 9/11 victims, their fami- imous consent that the order for the National Intelligence, ADM Mike lies, let their views be heard. I have quorum call be rescinded. McConnell, told our Armed Services read their statement into the RECORD. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. NEL- Committee in a public hearing that al- The American people expect us to fin- SON of Florida). Without objection, it is Qaida’s franchise is growing and its ish this work as rapidly as possible. so ordered. leadership remains alive and well along There can be little doubt that Amer- the Afghanistan/Pakistan border and ica will be more secure when this bill is f that any new attack on the United signed into law. That is why I believe ETHICS AND LOBBYING REFORM States ‘‘most likely would be planned we need to take the next procedural Mr. REID. Mr. President, we had a and come out of the [al-Qaida] leader- step as part of our regular order, which number of conversations this afternoon ship in Pakistan.’’ We think that is in- is to appoint conferees to finish these on the floor about ethics and lobbying credible. Almost 6 years after 9/11, we negotiations. reform. We are not going to move on face the same threat we faced that day: Therefore, Mr. President, I make the that anymore today. We will renew our Osama bin Laden and a determined ex- following unanimous consent request: request tomorrow, until we get this tremist group intent on harming Amer- That the homeland Security and Gov- done. I hope we can get it done. It is icans. Unfortunately, it is painfully ernmental Affairs Committee be dis- really important for the country. clear that much more can and must be charged from further consideration of Mr. President, I am reading now into done to protect America from terrorist H.R. 1 and that the Senate then pro- the RECORD a statement that was attacks. ceed to its immediate consideration—I issued today. I received it in my office, Three years ago, the bipartisan 911 am sorry, whenever I see that H.R. 1, it as all Senators did: Commission recommended ways to confuses everybody; that is what we

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8681 did that the Senate proceed to its im- staff in trying to get good value for our Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, first, I mediate consideration; that all after money. thank Majority Leader REID for trying enacting clause be stricken and the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I say to move this bill forward. text of S. 4, as passed in the Senate, on through the Chair to my friend, I guess Second, I say to my friend from Okla- March 13, be inserted in lieu thereof; I will ask the question: Who have you homa, I have tremendous respect for that the bill be read a third time, talked to who said you can’t have this my friend from Oklahoma. I regard him passed, the motion to reconsider be postaudit program in the bill? truly as a friend. We traveled to China laid upon the table; that the Senate in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- together. He is a gentleman, and I sist on its amendment, request a con- ator from Oklahoma can answer the don’t think anybody doubts the sin- ference with the House on the dis- question of the majority leader. cerity of his conviction and his desire agreeing votes of the two Houses, and Mr. COBURN. My staff has relayed to to save and not waste money. the Chair be authorized to appoint con- me, the Federal Financial Management Similar to Senator REID, I am not fa- ferees on the part of the Senate, with Subcommittee minority staff, who miliar with the particulars of this pro- the above occurring with no inter- have been working on this issue since vision the Senator wishes to put into vening action or debate. we passed the bill, relayed to me before the bill, but it seems reasonable. I have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there I came over that they still will not to tell my friend from Oklahoma, I objection? grant us that access in the bill. don’t want to see money wasted. I can Mr. COBURN. Reserving the right to Mr. REID. I will be happy to work tell him that in New York City, we are not wasting the money. In fact, the object. with Senator LIEBERMAN. He is a per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the son who has a reputation for being fair. taxpayers of New York, the city where Senator from Oklahoma object? He would be the chair of this con- his one daughter and two of mine re- Mr. COBURN. I object. ference, as far as I know. side, as well as my wife and my parents Mr. REID. Mr. President, does the and most of my family, we in New I say to my friend, I will be happy to Senator from Oklahoma wish to make York don’t like to see the money wast- take a look at this issue—no guaran- a statement? ed. We think too much of it is spread tees. It sounds reasonable what the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- all over the place. Senator is asking. I ask of the Senator, ator from Oklahoma. I will tell him this: That the money let us go to conference. If something Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, I say to that goes to New York is not wasted, comes back out of conference—I will the majority leader, I do not mean to No. 1. No. 2, there are areas that affect personally look into this. I will talk delay this bill. I am on that sub- the whole country that will be held up. with Senator LIEBERMAN about this committee. I worked hard on this bill. Port security—God forbid a nuclear issue. I don’t know the bill that well I agree with the majority leader that weapon is smuggled into this country because it has been through a com- many of those recommendations need and exploded, God forbid. The more we mittee of which I have no knowledge. to go forward. delay on port security, the worse off we But give us a chance. I don’t know who This bill spends $12 billion over the will be. Rail security, truck security, the distinguished Republican leader next 3 years. We have worked tirelessly and cyber security are all part of this will put on the conference. This is and worked hard. Mr. President, $9 bil- bill. going to be a real conference, an open lion of that $12 billion is grants. It is Similar to Senator REID, it seems to certainly not in the best interest of conference, where people will be able me the proposal the Senator from those most at risk, but I lost that to, in a public meeting, say: I want to Oklahoma is making sounds good. Why fight. So I am willing to let that go. offer this amendment, and then the not have review? Money wasted on this But the postgrant review process, conference can either accept it or re- vital area—it is akin to money from which we asked for and were told would ject it. the DOD wasted because it is our de- be in the bill before we went to con- I think the Senator from Oklahoma fense, even though it is our homeland ference, is not in it. Every time we ask should give us a chance. This is an im- defense as opposed to our military de- about it, we get pushed back. portant issue. There are provisions fense—hurts all of us. Until we look at how we are going to that should be implemented—should But I can tell him this: I have known spend the money, until we can satisfy have been implemented a long time Senator REID a long time. The Senator that, I don’t believe we are ready to go ago. from Oklahoma has known him a little to conference, and I also believe there I recognize that the Senator has a less longer than I. When he makes a are still some problems with ports in daughter in New York. I have listened commitment to be serious about this terms of solving those problems and to my colleague, the senior Senator issue and to look at it carefully and to some of the tier 1 issues we have. from New York, on more than one oc- give a colleague, such as the Senator My objection is not meant to be dila- casion about what the people of New from Oklahoma, a bird’s-eye view of tory or anything else, other than to York went through, we all went what happens in the conference and the make the point that if we are going to through. America through long-lens ability to push and make changes, he is spend $9 billion in grants to carry these glasses watched what happened on 9/11. sincere. He is not trying to put one recommendations out—and that is a These people in New York, widows and over and push this aside. small portion of the recommendations widowers—and I read their names into Also, I am not on the committee, but of the 9/11 Commission, but it is the $9 the Record—have a better feeling about I will join my colleague from Okla- billion—and we refuse to have a these issues and we need to get this homa in wanting a review process. I postgrant auditing process where we done. would like to speak with Chairman look to see—because we know from I commit to my friend, the junior LIEBERMAN and other members of the what IGs have told us and the GAO, Senator from Oklahoma, that I will committee as to why they didn’t put much of the money we have been personally take a look at this issue. I this in. I don’t know the reason for spending post-9/11 has been wasted, and know how thoughtful he is and how he that. But I can assure him, as some- it hasn’t gone to prevent the next ter- feels about the money that is spent by body who is involved in many parts of rorist act. the American taxpayers. I will make the Homeland Security bill because of I have a personal interest as well. I every effort to make sure the Senator the city and State from which I come, have a daughter who lives in New York from Oklahoma is treated fairly. Even I will work with him because I hate City. I want her protected. I don’t want though he is not a member of the con- seeing the money wasted. I hate it. to do something that might stop that, ference, I will arrange it, if he is not on In New York City, we are spending but we have to do it in a way that the conference committee, he can come money. New York City taxpayers and makes us good stewards of the tax- and talk to the conferees. I will do New York State taxpayers are spending payers’ money. whatever I can to help alleviate any of money because we don’t think there is That is my reason for objecting. It is the concerns he has. enough. I will give one example. not on behalf of the Republican leader- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I live in Brooklyn. There is the ship. It is on behalf of myself and my ator from New York. Brooklyn Bridge. Intelligence reports

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That no knowledge, I say to the majority provement plan. is four police officers 7 days a week, 24 leader, that has been worked out. The Her plan included renovation and hours a day. We can’t do it part time if last memo I have from my staff direc- construction of eight gardens, as well terrorists are going to go after this tor is that it has not. If that is the as the restoration of close to 6 miles of bridge. So that is 20 police officers per case, again, I will live up to my word Lake Michigan shoreline. week. It is five shifts to do it 24 hours that I promised the majority leader Under her direction, the Chicago Bo- a day, 7 days a week. That money is and senior Senator from New York tanic Garden has expanded its collec- coming out of the pockets not of my that you would not have an objection tion to include more than 2 million friend from Nevada or my friend from from me— plants. While it is undeniably beautiful, the Oklahoma but the daughter of the Sen- Mr. REID. If this is the case, tomor- Chicago Botanic Garden prides itself on ator from Oklahoma, my family, me, row in the Senator’s absence, can we go being more than just a pretty garden. city residents. It is not fair. ahead with this bill? Under Barbara Carr’s leadership, the This bill, in terms of helping deal Mr. COBURN. If that is the case, then garden has truly become a living mu- with some of those issues, is impor- I don’t have a basis for objection. seum and classroom. Students from the tant. In making our homeland secure, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Chicago Public Schools attend pro- it is important. jority leader. grams at the garden in which they So I make a plea to my friend from f learn about the science of plants and Oklahoma—and he is my friend and I VOTE EXPLANATION the importance preserving biodiver- think every bit of his intentions are Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I was not sity. honorable, as they almost always are— And you don’t even have to visit the to let this bill go forward, to take the able to be here yesterday for all of the votes on motions to table amendments Botanic Garden to learn from it. Work- majority leader’s word that he will ing with the University of Illinois at look at this issue himself carefully and to S. 1639. Had I been here, I would have voted against tabling the amend- Chicago, the garden created an online, make sure the Senator from Oklahoma searchable database of plant species ments filed by Senator DODD and Sen- has the ability to look at it carefully that can help even the most inexperi- ator MENENDEZ. because this bill has been delayed long enced gardener. It is called eplants.org. enough and the heartfelt pleas of the f If you have a garden you might want to people who Senator REID mentioned—I TRIBUTE TO BARBARA WHITNEY bookmark that site. It is a good one. know most of them personally, I know CARR A few years ago, Barbara Carr real- about their losses, I know their fami- ized that in Chicago—one of the lies a little bit—are for real, as are the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, Chicagoans take our green spaces very greenest cities in the country—there pleas of everybody else who is involved. weren’t a lot of advanced degree pro- seriously. In fact, if you look at the So I ask my colleague to consider grams in horticulture and botany, and great seal of the city of Chicago, you lifting his objection and letting us she quickly set about to fill that gap. will see, written in Latin, the city’s move forward. There will be plenty of She initiated the creation of an Aca- motto: Urbs in Horto—City in a Gar- time to object if the conference com- demic Affairs Program at the Botanic den. mittee doesn’t treat him fairly. He can Garden and teamed with Northwestern So it seems only natural that Chi- slow this place down and slow the bill University, the Illinois Institute of cago is home to one of America’s most down at that point and have the same Technology, and the University of Illi- popular and spectacular gardens: the effect as doing it now, and we might be nois to develop several outstanding Chicago Botanic Garden. able to move forward with the legisla- academic programs. tion. The Botanic Garden is one of the In recent years the garden has be- Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, if I brightest jewels in Chicago’s crown of come the site of cutting edge research might be recognized, I say to my col- great cultural and educational institu- in the fields of botany and environ- league for New York, I have been work- tions. mental conservation. ing on this for 6 months. This isn’t Since its opening in 1972, the Chicago In recent years the garden has be- new. They knew this was coming. Botanic Garden has provided a 385-acre come the site of cutting edge research These are commitments that were island of beauty and tranquility just in the fields of botany and environ- made that were not kept. This is not a outside of one of America’s biggest and mental conservation. It is home to an busiest cities. reflection on Senator LIEBERMAN. This impressive seed repository called the is a staff-driven problem. The only le- Today, it is the second-most visited Seeds of Success program, part of a verage I have to get staff to do what public garden in the country, drawing global initiative to collect and store they are supposed to be doing is this. appreciative visitors from throughout native seeds in order to preserve plant I apologize to the Senator and to his the Chicago area and around the globe. biodiversity. constituents. If my colleagues fix it Part of what makes the Chicago Bo- Over the years, both Barbara and the over the break, when we come back, I tanic Garden so extraordinary is the garden have received many accolades. would not have any objection. dedication, vision and inexhaustible The garden was recognized for its edu- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, will energy of the woman who has served as cational programs and community out- my colleague yield? its president for the last 12 years, Bar- reach projects with the National Award Mr. COBURN. Yes, I yield. bara Whitney Carr. for Museum and Library Service in Mr. SCHUMER. Is that the Senator’s With a great sense of gratitude—and 2004. This prestigious honor is the high- only objection? a touch of sadness I would like to wish est award bestowed upon a museum. Mr. COBURN. That is the only objec- Barbara Carr well as she prepares to Earlier this year, the American Public tion I have. step down from the Botanic Garden and Garden Association presented Barbara Mr. REID. Mr. President, I say to begin a new chapter in her life. More with the 2007 Award of Merit, the orga- Senator COBURN, I received a note. This importantly, I want to thank her for nization’s highest honor. is from Senator LIEBERMAN’s staff: all she has done to make the Chicago Before joining the Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden a beautiful oasis, a Barbara Carr earned a degree from We have worked very close with Senator COBURN’s staff—in particular his sub- popular tourist attraction, and an im- Denison University in Ohio. She spent committee staff director—Katie French. portant teaching tool. nearly 20 years at the Lincoln Park Zo- Coburn’s provisions were included in S. 4. Like Daniel Burnham, the legendary ological Society, serving as its execu- The House negotiators opposed them and planner who redesigned Chicago after tive director and president.

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She will also served in Iraq with distinction. As vet- $4.2 billion. For 2008, the estimates have the opportunity to spend more erans of U.S. Army combat convoy show that current level spending is time with her family: her husband Rob- duty, they were tasked with dangerous below the budget resolution by $928.1 ert F. Carr III—better known as Tad and difficult work in the most demand- billion for budget authority and $586.7 their six children, and 11 grand- ing of circumstances. Like their recent billion for outlays while current level children. rescue of Joseph Mead, however, no revenues exceed the budget resolution I join the residents of Chicago, the challenge has yet proven too difficult level by $34.6 billion. ‘‘city in a garden,’’ in thanking Bar- for them to overcome. bara Whitney Carr for helping to create Staff Sergeant Fletcher hails from I ask unanimous consent that the a garden in our city that makes us all McCloud, TX; Senior Airman Greer is letters and accompanying tables from proud. from Bozeman, MT; and Senior Airman CBO be printed in the RECORD. f Rogers is from Cumberland Gap, TN. There being no objection, the mate- They are currently assigned to the rial was ordered to be printed in the RESCUERS FROM EIELSON AIR 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron at RECORD, as follows: FORCE BASE Eielson Air Force Base, where they U.S. CONGRESS, Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, it serve Alaska and our Nation with CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, gives me great pride to salute three honor. Washington, DC, June 27, 2007. brave young airmen stationed at A few days after the rescue, Joseph Hon. KENT CONRAD, Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. SSGt Mead’s cousin, Ben Saylor, said, ‘‘This Chairman, Committee on the Budget, Bryan Fletcher, SrA Elicia Greer, and is a reminder that there are good peo- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. SrA John Rogers displayed remarkable ple in this world.’’ He is right. These DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The enclosed report heroism—and saved a life—on the airmen epitomize the kind of quiet pro- shows the effects of Congressional action on the fiscal year 2007 budget and is current evening of June 16, 2007. fessionalism and unassuming valor our The three airmen were riding rec- through June 25, 2007. This report is sub- men and women in uniform dem- mitted under section 308(b) and in aid of sec- reational vehicles near Jet Ski Lake in onstrate on a daily basis. I join all tion 311 of the Congressional Budget Act, as Fairbanks when they heard a woman Alaskans in commending their coura- amended. scream. They immediately stopped to geous actions. The estimates of budget authority, out- help, and saw an unconscious man f lays, and revenues are consistent with the about to drown in the lake. Staff Ser- technical and economic assumptions of S. geant Fletcher dove into the water BUDGET SCOREKEEPING REPORT Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on first, followed by Senior Airman Greer. Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I rise to the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008, as approved They proceeded to pull the man out submit to the Senate the first budget by the Senate and the House of Representa- and began cardiopulmonary resuscita- scorekeeping reports for the 2008 budg- tives. tion. Senior Airman Rogers, who was et resolution. The reports, which cover Pursuant to section 204(a) of S. Con. Res. riding a distance away, soon arrived to fiscal years 2007 and 2008, were prepared 21, provisions designated as emergency re- help in this effort. by the Congressional Budget Office quirements are exempt from enforcement of Airmen Fletcher, Greer, and Rogers pursuant to section 308(b) and in aid of the budget resolution. As a result, the en- spent several minutes administering closed current level report excludes these section 311 of the Congressional Budget amounts (see footnote 1 of Table 2 of the re- CPR to Joseph Mead before they reg- Act of 1974, as amended. port). This is my first report for fiscal year istered any response. All three took The reports show the effects of con- 2007. turns performing mouth-to-mouth re- gressional action through June 25, 2007. Sincerely, suscitation and compressing Mead’s The estimates of budget authority, PETER R. ORSZAG, heart. They continued CPR until the outlays, and revenues are consistent Director. University of Alaska Fire Department with the technical and economic as- Enclosure. TABLE 1.—SENATE CURRENT LEVEL REPORT FOR SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007, AS OF JUNE 25, 2007 [In billions of dollars]

Current level over/ Budget resolution 1 Current level 2 under (¥) resolu- tion

On-Budget: Budget Authority ...... 2,255.5 2,255.5 0.0 Outlays ...... 2,268.6 2,268.6 0.0 Revenues ...... 1,900.3 1,904.5 4.2 Off-Budget: Social Security Outlays 3 ...... 441.7 441.7 0.0 Social Security Revenues ...... 637.6 637.6 0.0 1 S. Con. Res, 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008, as adjusted pursuant to section 207(f), assumed approximately $120.8 billion in budget authority and $31.1 billion in outlays from emergency supple- mental appropriations. Such emergency amounts are exempt from the enforcement of the budget resolution. Since current level totals exclude the emergency requirements enacted in P.L. 110–28 (see footnote 1 of table 2), budget authority and outlay totals specified in the budget resolution have also been reduced (by the amounts assumed for emergency supplemental appropriations) for purposes of comparison. 2 Current level is the estimated effect on revenue and spending of all legislation that the Congress has enacted or sent to the President for his approval. In addition, full-year funding estimates under current law are included for enti- tlement and mandatory programs requiring annual appropriations, even if the appropriations have not been made. 3 Excludes administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration, which are off-budget, but are appropriated annually. Source: Congressional Budget Office.

TABLE 2.—SUPPORTING DETAIL FOR THE CURRENT LEVEL REPORT FOR ON-BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007, AS OF JUNE 25, 2007 [In millions of dollars]

Budget au- thority Outlays Revenues

Enacted in previous session: Revenues ...... n.a. n.a. 1,904,706 Permanents and other spending legislation ...... 1,347,423 1,297,059 n.a. Appropriation legislation ...... 1,480,453 1,543,072 n.a. Offsetting receipts ...... ¥571,507 ¥571,507 n.a. Total, enacted in previous session ...... 2,256,369 2,268,624 1,904,706

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Budget au- thority Outlays Revenues

Enacted this session: Appropriation Acts: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 110–28) 1 ...... ¥794 9 ¥166 Total, enacted this session ...... ¥794 9 ¥166 Entitlements and mandatories: Budget resolution estimates of appropriated entitlements and other mandatory programs ...... ¥30 0 0 Total Current Level 12 ...... 2,255,545 2,268,633 1,904,540 Total Budget Resolution ...... 2,376,348 2,299,749 1,900,340 Adjustment to the budget resolution for emergency requirements 3 ...... ¥120,803 ¥31,116 0 Adjusted Budget Resolution ...... 2,255,545 2,268,633 1,900,340 Current Level Over Adjusted Budget Resolution ...... 0 0 4,200 Current Level Under Adjusted Budget Resolution ...... 0 0 n.a. 1 Pursuant to section 204(a) of S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008, provisions designated as emergency requirements are exempt from enforcement of the budget resolution. The amounts so designated for fiscal year 2007, which are not included in the current level total, are as follows: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 110–28)—Budget Authority, 120,803; Outlays, 31,116; Revenues, n.a. 2 Excludes administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration, which are off-budget. 3 S. Con. Res. 21, as adjusted pursuant to section 207(f), assumed $120,803 million in budget authority and $31,116 million in outlays from emergency supplemental appropriations. Such emergency amounts are exempt from the en- forcement of the budget resolution. Since current level totals exclude the emergency requirements enacted in P.L. 110–28 (see footnote 1), budget authority and outlay totals specified in the budget resolution have also been reduced (by the amounts assumed for emergency supplemental appropriations) for purposes of comparison. Notes.—n.a. = not applicable; P.L. = Public Law. Source: Congressional Budget Office.

U.S. CONGRESS, tion 311 of the Congressional Budget Act, as quirements are exempt from enforcement of CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, amended. the budget resolution. As a result, the en- Washington, DC, June 27, 2007. The estimates of budget authority, out- closed current level report excludes these Hon. KENT CONRAD, lays, and revenues are consistent with the amounts (see footnote 1 of Table 2 of the re- technical and economic assumptions of S. Chairman, Committee on the Budget, U.S. Sen- port). This is my first report for fiscal year ate Washington, DC. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on 2008. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The enclosed report the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008, as approved Sincerely, shows the effects of Congressional action on by the Senate and the House of Representa- PETER R. ORSZAG, the fiscal year 2008 budget and is current tives. through June 25, 2007. This report is sub- Pursuant to section 204(a) of S. Con. Res. Director. mitted under section 308(b) and in aid of sec- 21, provisions designated as emergency re- Enclosure. TABLE 1.—SENATE CURRENT LEVEL REPORT FOR SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008, AS OF JUNE 25, 2007 [In billions of dollars]

Current level over/ Budget resolution 1 Current level 2 under (¥) resolu- tion

On-budget Budget Authority ...... 2,350.2 1,422.1 ¥928.1 Outlays ...... 2,353.8 1,767.1 ¥586.7 Revenues ...... 2,015.8 2,050.5 34.6 Off-budget Social Security Outlays 3 ...... 460.2 460.2 0.0 Social Security Revenues ...... 669.0 669.0 0.0

1 S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008, as adjusted pursuant to section 207(f), assumed approximately $0.6 billion in budget authority and $48.6 billion in outlays from emergency supplemental appropriations. Such emergency amounts are exempt from the enforcement of the budget resolution. Since current level totals exclude the emergency requirements enacted in P.L. 110–28 (see footnote 1 of table 2), budget authority and outlay totals specified in the budget resolution have also been reduced (by the amounts assumed for emergency supplemental appropriations) for purposes of comparison. Additionally, section 207(c)(2)(E) of S. Con. Res. 21 assumed $145.2 billion in budget authority and $65.8 billion in outlays for overseas deployment and related activities. Pending action by the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on the Budget has directed that these amounts be excluded from the budget resolution aggregates in the current level report. 2 Current level is the estimated effect on revenue and spending of all legislation that the Congress has enacted or sent to the President for his approval. In addition, full-year funding estimates under current law are included for enti- tlement and mandatory programs requiring annual appropriations, even if the appropriations have not been made. 3 Excludes administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration, which are off-budget, but are appropriated annually. Source: Congressional Budget Office.

TABLE 2.—SUPPORTING DETAIL FOR THE CURRENT LEVEL REPORT FOR ON-BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008, AS OF JUNE 25, 2007 [In millions of dollars]

Budget authority Outlays Revenues

Enacted in previous session: Revenues ...... n.a. n.a. 2,050,796 Permanents and other spending legislation ...... 1,410,115 1,351,590 n.a. Appropriation legislation ...... 0 419,862 n.a. Offsetting receipts ...... ¥575,635 ¥575,635 n.a.

Total, enacted in previous session ...... 834,480 1,195,817 2,050,796 Enacted this session: Appropriation Acts: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 110–28) 1 ...... 1 42 ¥335

Total, enacted this session ...... 1 42 ¥335 Entitlements and mandatories: Budget resolution estimates of appropriated entitlements and other mandatory programs ...... 587,601 571,260 0 Total Current Level12 ...... 1,422,082 1,767,119 2,050,461 Total Budget Resolution ...... 2,495,957 2,468,215 2,015,841 Adjustment to the budget resolution for emergency requirements 3 ...... ¥605 ¥48,639 n.a. Adjustment to the budget resolution pursuant to section 207(c)(2)(E) 4 ...... ¥145,162 ¥65,754 n.a.

Adjusted Budget Resolution ...... 2,350,190 2,353,822 2,015,841 Current Level Over Adjusted Budget Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. 34,620 Current Level Under Adjusted Budget Resolution ...... 928,108 586,703 n.a. 1 Pursuant to section 204( a) of S. Con. Res. 21, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2008, provisions designated as emergency requirements are exempt from enforcement of the budget resolution. The amounts so designated for fiscal year 2008, which are not included in the current level total, are as follows: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 110–28)—budget authority, 605; outlays, 48,639; revenues, n.a. 2 Excludes administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration, which are off-budget. 3 S. Con. Res. 21, as adjusted pursuant to section 207(f), assumed $605 million in budget authority and $48,639 million in outlays from emergency supplemental appropriations. Such emergency amounts are exempt from the enforce- ment of the budget resolution. Since current level totals exclude the emergency requirements enacted in P.L. 110–28 (see footnote 1), budget authority and outlay totals specified in the budget resolution have also been reduced (by the amounts assumed for emergency supplemental appropriations) for purposes of comparison. 4 Section 207(c)(2)(E) of S. Con. Res. 21 assumed $145,162 million in budget authority and $65,754 million in outlays for overseas deployment and related activities. Pending action by the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Sen- ate Committee on the Budget has directed that these amounts be excluded from the budget resolution aggregates in the current level report. Notes.—n.a. = not applicable; P.L. = Public Law. Source: Congressional Budget Office.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8685 NOMINATION OF LIEUTENANT for four reasons. First, our diplomats minds of the people. Civil affairs operations, GENERAL DELL LEE DAILEY and foreign assistance professionals public diplomacy—right now the Special Op- erations organizations have about 15 or 20 Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I wish have the background and training to conduct these activities. Second, re- teams that help in public diplomacy that to discuss the confirmation of Lieuten- work specifically for the ambassadors in the ant General Dell Lee Dailey as the Co- gardless of the skills of Special Oper- embassies. That’s just a small snapshot of ordinator in the State Department’s ations forces, the very fact that uni- what the military can bring to the table. Office of Counterterrorism. formed officers are at the forefront of Unfortunately, this response appears Lieutenant General Dailey has had a local diplomacy can be counter- to reflect the mindset of someone who distinguished military career. There productive by encouraging or rein- sees combating terrorism through a can be no question about that. He is a forcing perceptions that U.S. policy is military, or at least Department of De- graduate of West Point and has served driven by our military. Third, if policy fense, prism. This answer suggests a as a battalion commander, regiment is to guide counterterrorism efforts— lack of appreciation for the need to in- commander, and assistant division and that is the whole point of the Coor- corporate and balance civil, intel- commander both at posts in the United dinator position—then diplomats, not ligence, and military initiatives when States and abroad. Most recently, he soldiers, need to be leading the way. coordinating a U.S. counterterrorism served as director at the Center for And, finally, we need our military to strategy. It is not that the answer is Special Operations at MacDill Air do what it does best in the struggle wrong; it indicates a keen under- Force Base. He has received numerous against al-Qaida and its allies, and that standing of what the Department of awards for his excellence including the is conduct tactical operations as well Defense can bring to the table. But the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, as work directly with host country Department of Defense does not need two Defense Superior Service Medals, militaries and regional peacekeeping more champions in the interagency three Army Commendation Medals and forces. The overextension of Special process. What is needed is a champion six Meritorious Service Medals. He has Operations or other military forces for for the role of other agencies and de- spent his entire life defending this na- other missions takes away from these partments, for aggressive diplomacy, tion and I thank him for service. efforts. for expanded foreign assistance efforts, The position to which he was con- We need only look at Africa, where firmed last Friday is that of the State for antipoverty and anticorruption pro- strategic counterterrorism policies are grams that complement broader coun- Department’s Coordinator for the Of- desperately needed, to understand the fice of Counterterrorism. While I did terterrorism strategies, for effective challenges ahead. In Somalia, DOD op- public diplomacy, and for multilateral not object to Lieutenant General erations have been conducted in a near Dailey’s confirmation, as a member of cooperation, including strengthening policy vacuum. Tactical efforts have regional organizations in places like both the Foreign Relations Committee not, and will not, address the condi- and the Select Committee on Intel- Africa and rediscovering the common tions that have allowed terrorist orga- ground with our allies in Europe and ligence, I would like to register my nizations safe haven. Yet violence and concerns. elsewhere that we had immediately instability continue to fester, at great after September 11. While the nomination of a military cost to our national security, without official to a civilian post does not by I recognize that these challenges adequate diplomatic, humanitarian or present an extremely high bar for any itself cause concerns, this particular foreign assistance efforts. Elsewhere on position requires an ability to develop nominee. I also recognize that this the continent, in regions where extre- nomination is colored by the failure of and implement interagency strategies mism can take hold and where ter- and to encourage the use of and mobi- this administration to develop and im- rorist organizations might find sympa- plement effective interagency counter- lize non-DOD assets. In the context of thetic populations, neither the State this administration’s tendency to em- terrorism strategies. But it is precisely Department nor USAID has sought to because of the critical importance of ploy military options against strategic maintain a presence. Finally, problems, or to assign nonmilitary this position and the need for the AFRICOM’s recent difficulties in find- nominee to resist this administration’s functions to the Department of De- ing a willing host country illustrate fense, it is particularly important that overemphasis on military options that how diplomatic initiatives must pre- I have regarded General Dailey’s nomi- the Coordinator for Counterterrorism cede efforts to expand our military demonstrate a commitment to expand- nation with such scrutiny. I do not reg- footprint. I have supported AFRICOM ister these concerns lightly and now ing and utilizing the resources of the and believe that African nations will State Department, USAID and other that he has been confirmed, I look for- recognize what the command may have ward to working with General Dailey agencies of the U.S. Government. to offer, but we must acknowledge that I have talked with General Dailey on developing coherent and comprehen- governments and local populations and reviewed his writings, including a sive counterterrorism strategies, co- alike remain skeptical of initiatives 2006 article in which he wrote that Spe- ordinating true interagency efforts and that seem driven by our military. cial Operations forces, ‘‘doing what promoting the use of our diplomatic It is in this context that I sought they do best,’’ are ‘‘developing links and other nonmilitary resources that from General Dailey an understanding within the population that will provide are so critical to success in the fight of this critical position, one whose pri- ongoing intelligence and personal rela- against al-Qaida and its affiliates. mary mission is ‘‘to forge partnerships tionships that will cement ties with al- with non-state actors, multilateral or- lies around the world.’’ When it comes f ganizations, and foreign governments to military engagements, Special Oper- to advance the counterterrorism objec- ations forces may, in fact, have this REMEMBERING SENATOR CRAIG tives and national security of the role. But in most of the countries and THOMAS United States.’’ At his nomination regions of the world where we are Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, Sen- hearing, I asked him the following fighting al-Qaida and seeking to deny ator Craig Thomas was a very good question: it safe haven, these activities should friend. He served in the Senate with not fall to the Department of Defense. What points of collaboration do you see for great honor and respect for the institu- the relative roles of U.S. military action, Indeed, ‘‘developing links within the military assistance and nonmilitary assist- tion. population’’ and ‘‘cement[ing] ties with ance in the war against international ter- I got to know Senator Thomas best allies around the world’’ are the jobs of rorism? through the work of the Finance Com- our diplomats. And, in far-flung re- Lieutenant General Dailey’s response mittee. Senator Thomas was an active gions of the world, where a U.S. diplo- was: and dedicated participant in the busi- matic presence or foreign aid program ness of the committee from tax policy, The military has a huge source of non-le- can help deny terrorist organizations thal, non-kinetic resources that Department to health care, Social Security and safe haven, we should be working to ex- of State and the other agencies, I think, can international trade. When I was chair- pand those efforts, not deferring to the rely on to be successful in that portion of the man of the committee, I could always Department of Defense. This is critical war on terror that gets to the hearts and count on his diligent, steadfast and

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These principles was a strong voice for opening new property, he left little doubt as to his guided him throughout his remarkable markets and opportunities for U.S. ex- priorities. As a member of the Senate career, during which he worked for the ports. He went above and beyond and Energy Committee, and particularly in Wyoming Farm Bureau, the American engaged himself fully in efforts to his leadership of the National Parks Farm Bureau, and the Wyoming Rural achieve ambitious outcomes from trade Subcommittee, Craig asked tough Electric Association before winning a negotiations. He demonstrated his questions and made strong statements special election to the U.S. House of commitment time and again with his about the responsibility of the Federal Representatives. own personal time and his personal re- Government to care for the land it al- In 1994, Craig was elected to the U.S. solve. ready owned; the fundamental nature Senate, and went on to make his mark Senator Thomas was a true rep- of private property rights; and in a number of areas. He served with resentative for his Wyoming constitu- Congress’s need to consider the inter- distinction on the Energy, Finance, ents. He worked hard and sincerely for play between these principles when and Agriculture Committees—posts he their good and for the good of our Na- contemplating new national parks or used to promote issues important to tion every day. He will be missed so historic sites. He was always a fair his constituents in the rural west and very much. Barbara and I extend our broker, and I found on many occasions their quality of life. As the chairman of sincere and deep sympathies to his that he would give my priorities fair the National Parks Subcommittee, family and his staff. consideration and due process. Craig worked tirelessly to protect Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I seek I very much regret that Senator America’s natural treasures, and as the recognition to honor the life of my col- Thomas lost his battle to cancer. In co-chairman of the Senate Rural league, Senator Craig Thomas. 1970, President Nixon declared war on Health Caucus, he made significant Craig, a real outdoorsman, would say cancer. Had that war been prosecuted strides in improving rural health care he enjoyed nothing more than a horse- with the same diligence as other wars, infrastructure. No question, Craig’s nu- back ride through Wyoming’s spectac- my former chief of staff, Carey merous accomplishments truly speak ular wilderness area. Despite that, he Lackman, a beautiful young lady of 48, volumes about his commitment to the found himself here in Washington, DC, would not have died of breast cancer. people of Wyoming and our entire Na- working for the betterment of his One of my very best friends, a very dis- tion. Home State and the Nation. He was tinguished Federal judge, Chief Judge Craig’s greatest commitment, how- outspoken on government’s need to Edward R. Becker, would not have died ever, was to his family. He was unwav- provide adequate funding for national of prostate cancer. All of us know peo- ering in his devotion to his dear wife parks, a subject he knew well as chair- ple who have been stricken by cancer, Susan and his children Peter, Patrick, man and ranking member of the Na- who have been incapacitated with Par- Greg, and Lexie. My husband Bob and I tional Parks Subcommittee on the En- kinson’s or Alzheimer’s, who have been are blessed to have known and worked ergy and Natural Resources Com- victims of heart disease, or many other with Craig, and we keep Susan and the mittee. maladies. I sustained an episode with entire Thomas family in our thoughts Senator Thomas was also a strong Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer 2 years and prayers. defender of his State’s cattle industry ago. That trauma, that illness, I think, Craig’s memory and legacy indeed and was a firm believer in the virtues could have been prevented had that live on, across Wyoming, throughout of rural America. This passion stems war on cancer declared by the Presi- the halls of Congress, in the countless back to his time at the University of dent of the United States in 1970 been lives he touched, and in the public Wyoming, where he received a degree prosecuted with sufficient intensity. servants who follow in his footsteps. in animal husbandry. Senator Thomas On a personal level, Senator Thomas Our Nation is grateful for his many also served as an officer in the U.S. Ma- had an extraordinary relationship with years of service and positive contribu- rine Corps from 1955 to 1959, achieving his wife Susan. As many of my col- tions. May God bless the entire Thom- the rank of captain, an experience that leagues can attest, Craig and Susan as family in this time of sorrow, and taught discipline and reinforced his were quite inseparable and quick with may God continue to bless his beloved commitment to the United States. humor. Even as Craig battled with Wyoming and this great land of the Before Craig came to Congress, he acute myeloid leukemia he continued free—America. served as vice president of the Wyo- to serve in the Senate with extreme f ming Farm Bureau, and once headed vigor and a smile. He leaves behind CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE the rural electric trade association of many friends and admirers, who have DAY Wyoming. After 5 years in the Wyo- tried to emulate his courage, his tenac- ming House, Thomas won a special ity, and his integrity. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I election to replace DICK CHENEY, who I extend my deepest condolences to would like to take a few moments to was appointed to be Secretary of De- Susan, their four children, the whole commemorate the 231st birthday of our fense. As Wyoming’s lone Member in Thomas family, and his very able staff. Nation, on this coming Fourth of July. the U.S. House of Representatives, he Mrs. DOLE. Mr. President, it is with On the 4th of July, 1776, the Second had the responsibility of representing a heavy heart that I join so many Continental Congress adopted the Dec- over 450,000 constituents. Craig was re- Americans in mourning the passing of laration of Independence and our Na- elected to that seat in 1990 and 1992, a my dear friend and esteemed colleague, tion was born. However, our forefathers testament to his ability to serve the Senator Craig Thomas. Craig served would have to fight 7 more years and people of Wyoming effectively. In 1994, the people of Wyoming with great in- draft and ratify the Constitution before he ran for the U.S. Senate and won, de- tegrity, honesty, and common sense. the principles laid down in the Declara- feating popular Democratic Governor He was a true American patriot and tion of Independence could truly begin Mike Sullivan by 20 percentage points. dedicated public servant who never to be realized. He was elected to a second term in 2000 failed to put the best interests of his That was just the beginning of our with a 74 percent majority, one of the beloved state and country above per- Nation’s story. It has taken the hard largest margins in Wyoming election sonal ambitions. work and dedication of countless history. He was reelected to a third Craig came from humble beginnings, Americans to build the great and free term in 2006 with 70 percent of the working summers on his family’s dude Nation we know today. On this day we vote. ranch near Yellowstone National Park. should pay tribute to the pioneers who Senator Thomas had no doubts about He earned a degree from the University struck out across the frontier to build who he was or what he represented. He of Wyoming, where he was a respected new lives, the individuals who built the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8687 roads and bridges that connect the memorate such events in our country’s S. 277. An act to modify the boundaries of country, the teachers who have en- history, I look forward to many more Grand Teton National Park to include cer- sured our youth reached their full po- festivals such as these that bring peo- tain land within the GT Park Subdivision, and for other purposes. tential and all Americans who in their ple together from across the globe.∑ f own way have contributed to this Na- f tion. ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED RECOGNIZING SINAI, SOUTH We cannot forget the brave Ameri- The message further announced that DAKOTA cans of our armed services who the Speaker has signed the following throughout our history have fought ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I enrolled bills: and died to preserve the freedom we all recognize Sinai, SD. The town of Sinai S. 229. An act to redesignate a Federal enjoy, nor those currently serving. On will celebrate the 100th anniversary of building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the the Fourth of July we must also honor its founding this year. ‘‘Raymond G. Murphy Department of Vet- the sacrifice of these men and women. Since its beginning in 1907, Sinai has erans Affairs Medical Center’’. As New Mexicans gather with family been a strong reflection of South Dako- S. 801. An act to designate a United States courthouse located in Fresno, California, as and friends to barbecue and watch fire- ta’s values and traditions. As they cel- the ‘‘Robert E. Coyle United States Court- works, I hope they will take a moment ebrate this milestone anniversary, I am house’’. to remember the greatness of this Na- confident that Sinai will continue to The enrolled bills were subsequently tion and pay tribute to all those who thrive and succeed for the next 100 signed by the President pro tempore have made it so. years. (Mr. BYRD). f I would like to offer my congratula- At 12:18 p.m., a message from the ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS tions to the citizens of Sinai on their anniversary and wish them continued House of Representatives, delivered by prosperity in the years to come.∑ Mr. Hanrahan, one of its reading clerks, announced that the House has 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE f ROSWELL UFO FESTIVAL passed the following bill, without RECOGNIZING NUNDA, SOUTH amendment: ∑ Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, today DAKOTA S. 1704. An act to temporarily extend the I would like to commemorate the 60th ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I programs under the Higher Education Act of anniversary of the Roswell UFO inci- 1965, and for other purposes. dent. recognize Nunda, SD. The town of Nunda will celebrate the 100th anniver- The message also announced that the On July 8, 1947, the Roswell Army Air House has passed the following bill, in sary of its founding this year. Field, RAAF, issued a statement an- which it requests the concurrence of Nunda was founded in 1907 with the nouncing they had recovered a ‘‘flying the Senate: arrival of the South Dakota Central disk’’ from a nearby ranch. This news H.R. 2643. An act making appropriations release, concerning the landing of a Railroad. Since its beginning, Nunda for the Department of the Interior, environ- mysterious object, was quickly has been a strong reflection of South ment, and related agencies for the fiscal year changed. The next day, the RAAF Dakota’s values and traditions. As ending September 30, 2008, and for other pur- issued a retraction and stated the mys- they celebrate this milestone anniver- poses. terious object was in fact a downed sary, I am confident that Nunda will The message further announced that weather balloon. Although Roswell continue to thrive and succeed for the the House has agreed to the following Army Air Field officials had retracted next 100 years. concurrent resolution, in which it re- their original statement within 24 I would like to offer my congratula- quests the concurrence of the Senate: hours, the controversy, which has en- tions to the citizens of Nunda on their H. Con. Res. 172. Concurrent resolution dured for 60 years, had already begun. anniversary and wish them continued honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City prosperity in the years to come.∑ of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives The interest ignited by the original in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, ‘‘flying disk’’ statement continues to f 2007. spark debate for many, not just in the MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT great State of New Mexico but around At 6:13 p.m., a message from the the world. Supposed witnesses of the Messages from the President of the House of Representatives, delivered by event and UFO theorists to this day United States were communicated to Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, claim that the mysterious object was the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his announced that the House has agreed an actual alien aircraft. Others hold secretaries. to the following concurrent resolution: steadfast in the Air Force’s latest clas- f H. Con. Res. 179. Concurrent resolution sification of the object being a U.S. providing for a conditional adjournment of EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED the House of Representatives and a condi- Government spy balloon. Regardless of tional recess of adjournment of the Senate. what was recovered 60 years ago, this As in executive session the Presiding notable event has become part of Officer laid before the Senate messages f Roswell and the history of our State. from the President of the United MEASURES PLACED ON THE For the past 12 years, the city of States submitting sundry nominations CALENDAR Roswell has celebrated this well-known and withdrawals which were referred to The following bill was read the first event by holding the Roswell UFO Fes- the appropriate committees. and second times by unanimous con- tival on the town’s main street. Skep- (The nominations received today are sent, and placed on the calendar: tics and alien-enthusiasts alike gather printed at the end of the Senate pro- H.R. 2643. An act making appropriations from around the globe to commemo- ceedings.) for the Department of the Interior, environ- rate the incident by partaking in nu- f ment, and related agencies for the fiscal year merous activities and programs during ending September 30, 2008, and for other pur- a 4-day festival. The people who con- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE poses. verge in Roswell this year for the fes- At 9:33 p.m., a message from the The following concurrent resolution tival, July 5—8, are in for an exciting House of Representatives, delivered by was read, and placed on the calendar: weekend, as it promises to be the best Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, H. Con. Res. 172. Concurrent resolution in the festival’s history. Lectures, pa- passed the following bill, in which it honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City requests the concurrence of the Senate: of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives rades, concerts, hot air balloon rides in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, and air shows are only a few of the H.R.1830. An act to extend the authorities 2007. items on this year’s program. of the Andean Trade Preference Act until f I have no doubt the controversy and February 29, 2008. debate surrounding the events of 60 The message also announced that the ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED years ago will continue. However, as House has passed the following bill, The Secretary of the Senate reported long as we are able to enjoy and com- without amendment: that on today, June 28, 2007, she had

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Murphy Department of Vet- Aleutian Islands’’ (RIN0648–XA45) received USAID Acquisition Regulations’’ (RIN0412– erans Affairs Medical Center’’. on June 26, 2007; to the Committee on Com- AA60) received on June 26, 2007; to the Com- S. 801. An act to designate a United States merce, Science, and Transportation. mittee on Foreign Relations. courthouse located in Fresno, California, as EC–2387. A communication from the Acting EC–2398. A communication from the Assist- the ‘‘Robert E. Coyle United States Court- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, house’’. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Department of State, transmitting, pursuant f ant to law, the report of a rule entitled to law, certification of a proposed license for ‘‘Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone the export of defense articles and defense EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Off Alaska; Shallow-Water Species Fishery services associated with the production of COMMUNICATIONS by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of tactical computers, data processing, and The following communications were Alaska’’ (RIN0648–XA68) received on June 26, communications systems for Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. laid before the Senate, together with 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2399. A communication from the Assist- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–2388. A communication from the Assist- ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, uments, and were referred as indicated: ant Administrator for Fisheries, National Department of State, transmitting, pursuant EC–2378. A communication from the Under Marine Fisheries Service, Department of to law, a report relative to post-liberation Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), trans- Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, Iraq; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vio- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Allocation of tions. lation of the Antideficiency Act by the De- Trips to the Closed Area II Yellowtail Floun- EC–2400. A communication from the Acting partment of the Air Force, case number 04– der Special Access Program’’ (RIN0648–AV50) Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning, 02; to the Committee on Appropriations. received on June 26, 2007; to the Committee Evaluation and Policy Development, Depart- EC–2379. A communication from the Direc- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ment of Education, transmitting, pursuant tors of Defense Research and Engineering EC–2389. A communication from the Assist- to law, a report relative to the articles, ma- and the Joint IED Defeat Organization, ant Administrator for Fisheries, National terials, or supplies manufactured outside the United States that were purchased by the transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Department during fiscal year 2006; to the ative to the results of the survey of research Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and and technology that would be supportive of the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Rule to Modify Swordfish Retention Limits and HMS Pensions. the combating IED mission; to the Com- EC–2401. A communication from the Acting Limited Access Vessel Upgrading Restric- mittee on Armed Services. Administrator, U.S. Agency for Inter- tions’’ ((RIN0648–AU86)(I.D. 110206A)) re- EC–2380. A communication from the Direc- national Development, transmitting, pursu- ceived on June 26, 2007; to the Committee on tor, Education Activity, Department of De- ant to law, the Semiannual Report of the Or- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, notifi- ganization’s Inspector General for the period cation of a decision to implement perform- EC–2390. A communication from the Assist- ant Administrator for Fisheries, National ended March 31, 2007; to the Committee on ance by contract for the Logistics Support in Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Marine Fisheries Service, Department of the Domestic Dependent Elementary and fairs. Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, Secondary Schools at Fort Campbell, Ken- EC–2402. A communication from the Fed- tucky; to the Committee on Armed Services. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries Off eral Co-Chair, Appalachian Regional Com- EC–2381. A communication from the Assist- West Coast States; Highly Migratory Species mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs), Fisheries’’ (RIN0648–AS89) received on June Semiannual Report of the Commission’s In- transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2006 An- 26, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, spector General for the period of October 1, nual Report for the Department’s Science, and Transportation. 2006, through March 31, 2007; to the Com- EC–2391. A communication from the Direc- STARBASE Program; to the Committee on mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- Armed Services. mental Affairs. EC–2382. A communication from the Sec- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant EC–2403. A communication from the Sec- retary of Defense, transmitting, a report on to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Closure retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- of Tilefish Permit Category B to Directed ant to law, the Semiannual Reports of two of Tilefish Fishing’’ (RIN0648–XA54) received on eral Dennis R. Larsen, United States Air the Department’s Inspector Generals for the June 26, 2007; to the Committee on Com- Force, and his advancement to the grade of period ended March 31, 2007; to the Com- merce, Science, and Transportation. lieutenant general on the retired list; to the mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- EC–2392. A communication from the Assist- mental Affairs. Committee on Armed Services. ant Secretary for Administration, Depart- EC–2383. A communication from the Assist- EC–2404. A communication from the Chair- ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- ant Inspector General (Communications and man and General Counsel, National Labor suant to law, the Department’s annual re- Relations Board, transmitting, pursuant to Congressional Liaison), Department of De- port relative to its use of Category Rating; fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- law, the Semiannual Report of the Board’s to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Inspector General for the period of October 1, port relative to the inventory of commercial and Transportation. and inherently governmental activities for 2006, through March 31, 2007; to the Com- EC–2393. A communication from the Sec- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Armed retary of the Interior, transmitting, pursu- Services. mental Affairs. ant to law, the Department’s Strategic Plan EC–2405. A communication from the In- EC–2384. A communication from the Assist- for fiscal year 2007–2012; to the Committee on spector General, Small Business Administra- ant Secretary for Export Administration, Energy and Natural Resources. tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the In- Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- EC–2394. A communication from the Fiscal spector’s Semiannual Report for the period ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Assistant Secretary, Department of the of October 1, 2006, through March 31, 2007; to to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revi- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, an- the Committee on Homeland Security and sions and Clarification of Export and Reex- nual reports relative to several of the De- Governmental Affairs. port Controls for the People’s Republic of partment’s programs; to the Committee on EC–2406. A communication from the Ad- China; New Authorization Validated End- Finance. ministrator, Small Business Administration, User; Revision of Import Certificate and PRC EC–2395. A communication from the Chief transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi- End-User Statement Requirement’’ of the Trade and Commercial Regulations annual Report of the Administration’s In- (RIN0694–AD75) received on June 26, 2007; to Branch, Customs and Border Protection, De- spector General for the period of October 1, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and partment of Homeland Security, transmit- 2006, through March 31, 2007; to the Com- Urban Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- EC–2385. A communication from the Dep- titled ‘‘United States–Jordan Free Trade mental Affairs. uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Agreement’’ (RIN1505–AB75) received on EC–2407. A communication from the Chair, Programs, National Marine Fisheries Serv- June 25, 2007; to the Committee on Finance. Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- ice, Department of Commerce, transmitting, EC–2396. A communication from the Acting sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Legisla- Semiannual Report of the Commission’s In- ‘‘Final Rule to Implement the Pacific Tuna tive and Public Affairs, U.S. Agency for spector General for the period ended March Fisheries 2007 Restrictions in the Eastern International Development, transmitting, 31, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Se- Tropical Pacific Ocean for Purse Seine and pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled curity and Governmental Affairs. Longline’’ (RIN0648–AU79) received on June ‘‘Mentor-Protege Program’’ (RIN0412–AA58) EC–2408. A communication from the Sec- 26, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, received on June 26, 2007; to the Committee retary of Health and Human Services, trans- Science, and Transportation. on Foreign Relations. mitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled

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A communication from the Rules Housing, and Urban Affairs. consider all or part of the grant as income; Administrator, Federal Bureau of Prisons, SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53 and Department of Justice, transmitting, pursu- Whereas, the average Road Home grant is Whereas, as a result of these devastating ant to law, the report of a rule entitled sixty-five thousand dollars; therefore, some events, the President’s Office of Gulf Coast ‘‘Searching and Detaining or Arresting Non- recipients would find themselves bumped up Rebuilding estimated that over one hundred Inmates’’ (RIN1120–AB28) received on June to higher tax brackets and would likely have twenty-seven thousand owner-occupied 26, 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary. a higher federal income tax liability; and homes received major or severe damage EC–2410. A communication from the Chief Whereas, the Louisiana Department of based on the criteria used by the Federal of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Revenue has determined that grants would Emergency Management Agency; and Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pur- not constitute income for state purposes. Whereas, in the aftermath of Hurricane suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Therefore, be it Katrina, President George W. Bush made a ‘‘Exclusions from Gross Income of Foreign Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisiana commitment to the people of Louisiana, in a Corporations’’ ((RIN1545–BG00)(TD 9332)) re- does hereby memorializes the Congress of nationally-covered statement that the fed- ceived on June 25, 2007; to the Committee on the United States and the Internal Revenue eral government would do what was nec- Finance. Service to take such actions as are necessary essary to provide for the recovery of the EC–2411. A communication from the Chair- to prevent the taxation of rebuilding grants state and its citizens; and man and President, Export-Import Bank of from the state’s Road Home program. Be it Whereas, the state of Louisiana has always the United States, transmitting, pursuant to further proposed that the Road Home Program pay law, a report relative to transactions involv- Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be for owner-occupied uninsured or under- ing U.S. exports to Brazil including the sale transmitted to the presiding officers of the insured wind damage as well as flood damage of up to twenty-eight (28) Boeing 737–800 air- Senate and the House of Representatives of within the parameters of the program; and the Congress of the United States of Amer- craft; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- Whereas, in Action Plan Amendment No.1 ica, to the Commissioner of the Internal ing, and Urban Affairs. proposed by the Louisiana Recovery Author- EC–2412. A communication from the Chair- Revenue Service, and to each member of the ity, captioned Action Plan Amendment for man and President, Export-Import Bank of Louisiana congressional delegation. Disaster Recovery Funds for the Road Home the United States, transmitting, pursuant to Housing Programs, which, according to news law, a report relative to transactions involv- POM–144. A joint resolution adopted by the releases, was approved by the U.S. Depart- ing U.S. exports to Ireland including the sale Senate of the State of Colorado urging Con- ment of Housing and Urban Affairs in May of up to sixty (60) Boeing 737–800 aircraft; to gress to pass the federal ‘‘Gestational Diabe- 2006, it was clearly stated the program pro- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and tes Act of 2006’’; to the Committee on posed to provide ‘‘the full proposed assist- Urban Affairs. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. ance to all of the Louisiana homeowners who EC–2413. A communication from the Gen- SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL 07–005 suffered major or severe damage’’ and stated eral Counsel, Department of the Treasury, that ‘‘It is the State’s policy that partici- Whereas, gestational diabetes is one of the transmitting, the report of two draft bills pants in the Homeowner Assistance Program most common issues facing pregnant women that seek to reduce the loss of public funds deserve a fair and independent estimate or and their health care providers, and the associated with improper Federal payments projection of damages from the storm, re- prevalence of gestational diabetes is increas- and collections, and increase the collection gardless of the cause of damage’’; and ing; and of delinquent Federal debt; to the Com- Whereas, according to federal sources, Whereas, according to the American Diabe- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- 43,298 homeowners experienced no major tes Association, gestational diabetes affects fairs. flooding but major or severe wind damage; approximately 4–8% of all pregnant women, EC–2414. A communication from the Dep- and which is about 135,000 women in the United uty General Counsel, Federal Energy Regu- Whereas, since the adoption of Action Plan States each year; and latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant Amendment No. 1, the state has experienced Whereas, according to the Colorado Preg- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Stand- increased costs in the program, resulting in nancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, ards for Business Practices of Interstate Nat- a current three billion dollar shortfall, duly gestational diabetes affects approximately ural Gas Pipelines; Standards for Business from a combination of factors, including an 7.5% of all pregnant women in Colorado, Practices for Public Utilities’’ (Docket Nos. increase in the number of eligible claimants which is about 5,000 women in Colorado each RM96–1–027 and RM05–5–001) received on June from the original estimates by approxi- year; and 27, 2007; to the Committee on Energy and Whereas, women who are overweight or mately eleven thousand, more homes se- Natural Resources. obese are at an increased risk for developing verely damaged than originally estimated, EC–2415. A communication from the Acting gestational diabetes, and other risk factors increased costs per eligible claimant than Director, Minerals Management Service, De- include genetics, ethnicity, and maternal originally estimated, lower than anticipated partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- age; and homeowner property insurance claim bene- suant to law, a report relative to the Roy- Whereas, gestational diabetes is associated fits received from private insurers, and high- alty in Kind Operation for fiscal year 2006; to with more health problems for the mother er than estimated costs of repair and con- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- and child, including an increased risk for struction. Therefore, be it sources. birth trauma, induction, and caesarean sec- Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisiana EC–2416. A communication from the Assist- tion; extreme increases in birth weight for memorializes the Congress of the United ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), children of women who developed gestational States and urges and requests the federal ad- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- diabetes; an increased risk for developing ministration to fulfill the commitment to ative to a review of previous findings by the childhood obesity; and putting the mothers the citizens of Louisiana to fully fund recov- Chief of Engineers in a study of the Mis- and their children at a higher risk of devel- ery from damages resulting from hurricanes sissippi River between Coons Rapids Dam, oping Type 2 diabetes; and Katrina and Rita. Be it further Minnesota and the mouth of the Ohio River; Whereas, greater understanding is needed Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution to the Committee on Environment and Pub- by both patients and health care providers shall be transmitted to the secretary of the lic Works. on treating and preventing gestational dia- United States Senate and the clerk of the EC–2417. A communication from the Chief betes, especially as there is disagreement United States House of Representatives, to of the Trade and Commercial Regulations among health care providers about how to each member of the Louisiana delegation to Branch, Customs and Border Protection, De- treat gestational diabetes and the effective- the United States Congress, and to the Presi- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- ness of treatments; and dent of the United States. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Whereas, United States Senator Hillary titled ‘‘United States-Morocco Free Trade Rodham Clinton introduced the federal ‘‘Ges- POM–143. A concurrent resolution adopted Agreement’’ (RIN1505–AB76) received on tational Diabetes Act of 2006’’ (GEDI act), by the Senate of the State of Louisiana urg- June 27, 2007; to the Committee on Finance. which is aimed at lowering the incidence of ing Congress to take such actions as are nec- gestational diabetes, providing funding for f essary to prevent the taxation of rebuilding research and community education, and pre- grants from the state’s Road Home program; PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS venting women who developed gestational to the Committee on Finance. diabetes and their children from developing The following petitions and memo- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25 rials were laid before the Senate and Type 2 diabetes; and Whereas, Louisiana taxpayers have spent Whereas, the GEDI act: were referred or ordered to lie on the countless hours coping with paperwork and Creates a research advisory committee table as indicated: bureaucracy that has inconvenienced them with representatives from federal agencies POM–142. A resolution adopted by the Sen- since hurricanes Katrina and Rita dev- and health organizations to develop stand- ate of the State of Louisiana urging Con- astated southern Louisiana in 2005; and ardizing procedures for gestational diabetes

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Now, therefore, be it develop methods to prevent these mothers Whereas, very little is known about the Resolved by the Senate and the House of and their children from developing Type 2 di- cause, treatment, and prevention of child- Representatives of the State of Montana, abetes, and to address factors that influence hood stroke; and That the Legislature does hereby repeal, re- risks for gestational diabetes; and Whereas, medical research is the only scind, cancel, nullify, and supersede to the Provides grants to nonprofit organizations means by which the citizens of the United same effect as if they had never been passed and state health agencies to be used for ex- States and Louisiana can identify and de- any and all extant applications by the Legis- panding state-based and community-based velop effective treatment and prevention lature of the State of Montana to the Con- prevention activities and training for health strategies for childhood stroke; and gress of the United States of America to call care providers in helping to prevent gesta- Whereas, early diagnosis and treatment of a convention to propose amendments to the tional diabetes; and childhood stroke greatly improves the Constitution of the United States of Amer- Expands basic, clinical, and public health chances that the affected child will recover ica, pursuant to the terms of Article V of the research on gestational diabetes, including and not experience a recurrence; and Constitution, regardless of when or by which therapies for detecting and treating gesta- Whereas, all citizens of Louisiana are en- session or sessions of the Montana Legisla- tional diabetes, facilitating enrollment in couraged to learn more about the impact of ture the applications were made and regard- clinical trials for populations that dispropor- childhood stroke on our state. Therefore, be less of whether the applications were for a tionately suffer from gestational diabetes, it limited convention to propose one or more developing diagnostics, and understanding Resolved, That the Senate of the Legisla- amendments regarding one or more specific factors that influence gestational diabetes; ture of Louisiana does hereby urge and re- subjects and purposes or for a general con- and quest the Congress of the United States to vention to propose an unlimited number of Whereas, the GEDI act is an important support the efforts, programs, services and amendments upon an unlimited number of step toward a better understanding of gesta- advocacy of organizations, such as the Amer- subjects. Be it further tional diabetes and in lowering the incidence ican Stroke Association, that work to en- Resolved, That the following resolutions of gestational diabetes in pregnant women. hance public awareness of childhood stroke. and memorials are specifically repealed, re- Now, therefore, be it Be it further scinded, canceled, nullified, and superseded: Resolved by the Senate of the Sixty-sixth Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be Joint Concurrent Resolution No. 2, 1901; General Assembly of the State of Colorado, transmitted to the secretary of the United House Joint Resolution No. 1, 1905; Senate the House of Representatives concurring States Senate and the clerk of the United Joint Resolution No. 1, 1907; House Joint Me- herein, That we, the members of the Colo- States House of Representatives and to each morial No. 7, 1911; House Joint Resolution rado General Assembly, respectfully request member of the Louisiana delegation to the No. 13, 1963; and Senate Joint Resolution No. the Congress of the United States, including United States Congress. 5, 1965. Be it further the members of Colorado’s Congressional Resolved, That the Legislature of the State delegation, to support the proposed ‘‘Gesta- POM–146. A joint resolution adopted by the of Montana urges the Legislatures of each tional Diabetes Act of 2006’’. Be it further Legislature of the State of Montana repeal- and every state that has applied to Congress Resolved, That copies of this Joint Memo- ing, rescinding, canceling, voiding, and su- to call a convention for either a general or a rial be sent to the Colorado Chapter of the perseding any and all extant applications by limited constitutional convention to repeal American Diabetes Association, the Colo- the Legislature of the State of Montana pre- and rescind the applications. Be it further rado Diabetes Prevention Control Program, viously made during any legislative session Resolved, That the Secretary of State is di- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Presi- to the Congress to call a convention pursu- rected to send copies of this resolution to the dent of the United States Senate, the Speak- ant to the terms of Article V of the U.S. Con- Secretary of State of each state in the er of the United States House of Representa- stitution for proposing one or more amend- Union, to the presiding officers of both tives, and each member of Colorado’s Con- ments to it; to the Committee on the Judici- houses of the Legislatures of each state in gressional delegation. ary. the Union, to the President of the United HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38 States Senate, to the Speaker of the United POM–145. A resolution adopted by the Sen- Whereas, the Legislature of the State of States House of Representatives, and to the ate of the State of Louisiana urging Con- Montana, acting with the best of intentions, Montana Congressional Delegation. gress to support efforts, programs, services has, at various times and during various ses- and advocacy of organizations, such as the sions, previously made applications to the POM–147. A concurrent resolution adopted American Stroke Association, that work to Congress of the United States of America to by the Legislature of the State of Ohio urg- enhance public awareness of childhood call one or more conventions to propose ei- ing Congress to appropriate full funding for stroke; to the Committee on Health, Edu- ther a single amendment concerning a spe- the Adam Walsh Act; to the Committee on cation, Labor, and Pensions. cific subject or to call a general convention the Judiciary. SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 87 to propose an unspecified and unlimited SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Whereas, a stroke, also known as a ‘‘cere- number of amendments to the United States brovascular accident,’’ is an acute neurologic Constitution, pursuant to the provisions of Whereas, the Congress of the United States injury that occurs when a blood vessel that Article V of the United States Constitution; passed the Adam Walsh Child Protection and carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is and Safety Act of 2006 (the ‘‘Adam Walsh Act’’) either blocked by a clot or bursts; and Whereas, former Chief Justice of the on July 25, 2006, to protect the public from Whereas, a stroke is a medical emergency United States of America Warren E. Burger, sex offenders and offenders against children, that can cause permanent neurologic damage former Associate Justice of the United and President George W. Bush signed the or death if not promptly diagnosed and States Supreme Court Arthur J. Goldberg, Adam Walsh Act into law on July 27, 2006; treated; and and other leading constitutional scholars and Whereas, twenty-six out of every one hun- agree that such a convention may propose Whereas, the Adam Walsh Act establishes dred thousand newborns and almost three sweeping changes to the Constitution, any a comprehensive national system for the reg- out of every one hundred thousand children limitations or restrictions purportedly im- istration of sex offenders and offenders have a stroke each year; and posed by the states in applying for a conven- against children that requires the State of Whereas, an individual can have a stroke tion or conventions to the contrary notwith- Ohio to amend its Sexual Offender Registra- before birth; and standing, thereby creating an imminent peril tion and Notification Act; and Whereas, stroke is among the top ten to the well-established rights of the citizens Whereas, the Adam Walsh Act requires the causes of death for children in Louisiana, and the duties of various levels of govern- U.S. Attorney General to implement a Sex and twelve percent of all children who expe- ment; and Offender Management Assistance program rience a stroke die as a result; and Whereas, the Constitution of the United through which the U.S. Attorney General Whereas, the death rate for children who States of America has been amended many may award grants to states to offset the experience a stroke before the age of one times in the history of this nation and may costs of implementing the Adam Walsh Act year is the highest out of all age groups; and be amended many more times, without the and may give bonus payments to states that Whereas, many children who experience a need to resort to a constitutional conven- implement the Adam Walsh Act in a speci- stroke will suffer serious, long-term neuro- tion, and has been interpreted for more than fied period of time. Now, therefore, be it logical disabilities, including hemiplegia, 200 years and has been found to be a sound Resolved, That we, the members of the which is paralysis of one side of the body, document that protects the lives and lib- 127th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, seizures, speech and vision problems, and erties of the citizens; and urge the Congress to appropriate full funding learning difficulties; and Whereas, there is no need for, and rather for the Adam Walsh Act; and be it further Whereas, those disabilities may require on- there is great danger in, a new Constitution Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate going physical therapy and surgeries; and or in opening the Constitution to sweeping transmit duly authenticated copies of this Whereas, the permanent health concerns changes, the adoption of which would only resolution to the President of the United and treatments resulting from strokes that create legal chaos in this nation and only States, to the members of the Ohio Congres- occur during childhood and young adulthood begin the process of another 2 centuries of sional delegation, to the Speaker and the

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A bill to provide the District of Co- Commission; to the Committee on Energy were submitted: lumbia a voting seat and the State of Utah and Natural Resources. an additional seat in the House of Represent- By Mr. LEAHY (for himself and Mr. By Mr. KENNEDY, from the Committee on atives (Rept. No. 110–123). COCHRAN): Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: By Ms. LANDRIEU, from the Committee S. 1729. A bill to amend titles 18 and 28 of Report to accompany S. 845, a bill to direct on Appropriations, without recommendation the United States Code to provide incentives the Secretary of Health and Human Services without amendment: for the prompt payments of debts owed to to expand and intensify programs with re- H.R. 2771. A bill making appropriations for the United States and the victims of crime spect to research and related activities con- the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year by imposing surcharges on unpaid judgments cerning elder falls (Rept. No. 110–110). ending September 30, 2008, and for other pur- owed to the United States and to the victims By Mr. BINGAMAN, from the Committee poses. of crime, to provide for offsets on amounts on Energy and Natural Resources, with an By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on collected by the Department of Justice for amendment in the nature of a substitute: Federal agencies, to increase the amount of S. 175. A bill to provide for a feasibility Foreign Relations, with an amendment and special assessments imposed upon convicted study of alternatives to augment the water with an amended preamble: persons, to establish an Enhanced Financial supplies of the Central Oklahoma Master H. Con. Res. 7. Calling on the League of Recovery Fund to enhance, supplement, and Conservancy District and cities served by Arab States and each Member State individ- improve the debt collection activities of the the District (Rept. No. 110–111). ually to acknowledge the genocide in the By Mr. BINGAMAN, from the Committee Darfur region of Sudan and to step up their Department of Justice, to amend title 5, on Energy and Natural Resources, without efforts to stop the genocide in Darfur. United States Code, to provide to assistant amendment: By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on United States attorneys the same retirement S. 324. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Foreign Relations, with an amendment in benefits as are afforded to Federal law en- Interior to conduct a study of water re- the nature of a substitute and with an forcement officers, and for authorized pur- sources in the State of New Mexico (Rept. amended preamble: poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. No. 110–112). S. Res. 203. A resolution calling on the By Mr. SMITH (for himself, Mr. CON- S. 542. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Government of the People’s Republic of RAD, Ms. STABENOW, Ms. SNOWE, and the Interior to conduct feasibility studies to China to use its unique influence and eco- Ms. COLLINS): address certain water shortages within the nomic leverage to stop genocide and violence S. 1730. A bill to amend part A of title IV Snake, Boise, and Payette River systems in in Darfur, Sudan. of the Social Security Act, to reward States the State of Idaho, and for other purposes By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on for engaging individuals with disabilities in (Rept. No. 110–113). Foreign Relations, without amendment and work activities, and for other purposes; to S. 1037. A bill to authorize the Secretary of with a preamble: the Committee on Finance. the Interior to assist in the planning, design, S. Res. 253. A resolution expressing the By Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Mr. and construction of the Tumalo Irrigation sense of the Senate that the establishment of VOINOVICH, and Mr. CHAMBLISS): District Water Conservation Project in a Museum of the History of American Diplo- S. 1731. A bill to provide for the continuing Deschutes County, Oregon (Rept. No. 110– macy through private donations is a worthy review of unauthorized Federal programs and 114). endeavor. agencies and to establish a bipartisan com- mission for the purposes of improving over- S. 1110. A bill to amend the Reclamation f Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act sight and eliminating wasteful Government of 1992 to provide for the conjunctive use of INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND spending; to the Committee on Homeland Se- surface and ground water in Juab County, JOINT RESOLUTIONS curity and Governmental Affairs. Utah (Rept. No. 110–115). By Mr. ALLARD (for himself and Mr. By Mr. BINGAMAN, from the Committee The following bills and joint resolu- SALAZAR): on Energy and Natural Resources, with an tions were introduced, read the first S. 1732. A bill to designate the facility of amendment in the nature of a substitute: and second times by unanimous con- the United States Postal Service located at S. 1139. A bill to establish the National sent, and referred as indicated: 301 Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, Colo- rado, as the ‘‘Dr. Karl E. Carson Post Office Landscape Conservation System, and for By Mrs. McCASKILL: other purposes (Rept. No. 110–116). S. 1723. A bill to amend the Inspector Gen- Building’’; to the Committee on Homeland By Mr. BINGAMAN, from the Committee eral Act of 1978 to enhance the independence Security and Governmental Affairs. on Energy and Natural Resources, without CHU- of the Inspectors General, to create a Coun- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. S amendment: MER, Ms. STABENOW, and Mr. BROWN): cil of the Inspectors General on Integrity H.R. 235. A bill to allow for the renegoti- S. 1733. A bill to authorize funds to prevent and Efficiency, and for other purposes; to the ation of the payment schedule of contracts housing discrimination through the use of between the Secretary of the Interior and Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- nationwide testing, to increase funds for the the Redwood Valley County Water District, ernmental Affairs. Fair Housing Initiatives Program, and for and for other purposes (Rept. No. 110–117). By Mr. ENSIGN (for himself and Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Bank- H.R. 276. A bill to designate the Piedras REID): ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. S. 1724. A bill to provide for the convey- Blancas Light Station and the surrounding By Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. LAU- ance of certain Bureau of Land Management public land as an Outstanding Natural Area TENBERG, and Mr. KERRY): to be administered as a part of the National land in the State of Nevada to the Las Vegas S. 1734. A bill to provide for prostate can- Landscape Conservation System, and for Motor Speedway, and for other purposes; to cer imaging research and education; to the other purposes (Rept. No. 110–118). the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and H.R. 482. A bill to direct the Secretary of sources. Pensions. the Interior to transfer ownership of the By Mr. HARKIN: By Mr. SCHUMER: American River Pump Station Project, and S. 1725. A bill to amend the Employee Re- S. 1735. A bill to amend title 49, United for other purposes (Rept. No. 110–119). tirement Income Security Act of 1974, the In- States Code, to improve dispute resolution H.R. 839. A bill to authorize the Secretary ternal Revenue Code of 1986, and title 5, provisions related to the Federal Aviation of the Interior to study the feasibility of en- United States Code, to improve the protec- Administration personnel management sys- larging the Arthur V. Watkins Dam Weber tion of pension benefits, and for other pur- tem; to the Committee on Commerce, Basin Project, Utah, to provide additional poses; to the Committee on Health, Edu- Science, and Transportation. water for the Weber Basin Project to fulfill cation, Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. DODD: the purposes for which that project was au- By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mr. S. 1736. A bill to amend title II of the So- thorized (Rept. No. 110–120). CRAPO): cial Security Act to provide that the eligi- H.R. 886. A bill to enhance ecosystem pro- S. 1726. A bill to regulate certain State bility requirement for disability insurance tection and the range of outdoor opportuni- taxation of interstate commerce, and for benefits under which an individual must ties protected by statute in the Skykomish other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- have 20 quarters of Social Security coverage River valley of the State of Washington by nance. in the 40 quarters preceding a disability shall designating certain lower-elevation Federal By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. WAR- not be applicable in the case of a disabled in- lands as wilderness, and for other purposes NER, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. dividual suffering from a covered terminal (Rept. No. 110–121). ISAKSON, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. disease; to the Committee on Finance. By Mr. BINGAMAN, from the Committee COLEMAN, and Mr. VOINOVICH): By Mr. SESSIONS: on Energy and Natural Resources, with an S. 1727. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 1737. A bill to amend title XVIII of the amendment in the nature of a substitute: enue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit Social Security Act to provide for a waiver

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S. 911 Interdiction within the Office of the Deputy S. 216 At the request of Mr. REED, the Attorney General, to improve the Internet At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the names of the Senator from Maryland Crimes Against Children Task Force, to in- name of the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. CARDIN), the Senator from crease resources for regional computer foren- (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), the Senator sic labs, and to make other improvements to sponsor of S. 216, a bill to provide for increase the ability law enforcement agen- from Hawaii (Mr. AKAKA), the Senator cies to investigate and prosecute predators; the exchange of certain Federal land in from New Mexico (Mr. BINGAMAN), the to the Committee on the Judiciary. the Santa Fe National Forest and cer- Senator from New York (Mr. SCHUMER) By Mr. ROCKEFELLER (for himself tain non-Federal land in the Pecos Na- and the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. and Mr. BROWN): tional Historical Park in the State of INOUYE) were added as cosponsors of S. S. 1739. A bill to amend section 35 of the In- New Mexico. 911, a bill to amend the Public Health ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the S. 218 Service Act to advance medical re- health coverage tax credit, and for other pur- At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the search and treatments into pediatric poses; to the Committee on Finance. name of the Senator from Rhode Island By Mr. CONRAD (for himself and Mr. cancers, ensure patients and families (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- DORGAN): have access to the current treatments S. 1740. A bill to amend the Act of Feb- sponsor of S. 218, a bill to amend the and information regarding pediatric ruary 22, 1889, and the Act of July 2, 1862, to Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to mod- cancers, establish a population-based provide for the management of public land ify the income threshold used to cal- national childhood cancer database, trust funds in the State of North Dakota; to culate the refundable portion of the and promote public awareness of pedi- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- child tax credit. atric cancers. sources. S. 367 By Mr. BAYH (for himself and Mr. S. 968 At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the ALLARD): At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the S. 1741. A bill to modernize the manufac- name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. name of the Senator from Michigan tured housing loan insurance program under BAYH) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. LEVIN) was added as a cosponsor of title I of the National Housing Act; to the 367, a bill to amend the Tariff Act of S. 968, a bill to amend the Foreign As- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sistance Act of 1961 to provide in- Affairs. sale of goods made with sweatshop creased assistance for the prevention, By Mr. THUNE: labor, and for other purposes. S. 1742. A bill to prevent the Federal Com- treatment, and control of tuberculosis, S. 651 munications Commission from repromul- and for other purposes. ARKIN gating the fairness doctrine; to the Com- At the request of Mr. H , the S. 970 name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- At the request of Mr. SMITH, the tation. INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Washington By Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. KOHL, 651, a bill to help promote the national (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- Mr. SPECTER, and Mr. CRAPO): recommendation of physical activity S. 1743. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- sor of S. 970, a bill to impose sanctions to kids, families, and communities on Iran and on other countries for as- enue Code of 1986 to repeal the dollar limita- across the United States. tion on contributions to funeral trusts; to sisting Iran in developing a nuclear S. 661 the Committee on Finance. program, and for other purposes. At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the By Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Ms. S. 1026 SNOWE): name of the Senator from South Da- At the request of Mr. CHAMBLISS, the S. 1744. A bill to prohibit the application of kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- certain restrictive eligibility requirements sponsor of S. 661, a bill to establish name of the Senator from Colorado to foreign nongovernmental organizations kinship navigator programs, to estab- (Mr. ALLARD) was added as a cosponsor with respect to the provision of assistance lish guardianship assistance payments of S. 1026, a bill to designate the De- under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of for children, and for other purposes. partment of Veterans Affairs Medical 1961; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Center in Augusta, Georgia, as the S. 691 ‘‘Charlie Norwood Department of Vet- f At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the erans Affairs Medical Center’’. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. S. 1060 SENATE RESOLUTIONS INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the The following concurrent resolutions 691, a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the name of the Senator from Maryland and Senate resolutions were read, and (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor referred (or acted upon), as indicated: benefits under the Medicare program for beneficiaries with kidney disease, of S. 1060, a bill to reauthorize the By Mr. DEMINT: and for other purposes. grant program for reentry of offenders S. Res. 260. A resolution strengthening the S. 725 into the community in the Omnibus point of order against matters out of scope Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of in conference reports; to the Committee on At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the Rules and Administration. name of the Senator from New York 1968, to improve reentry planning and By Mr. COLEMAN (for himself, Mr. (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- implementation, and for other pur- DOMENICI, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. KLO- sor of S. 725, a bill to amend the Non- poses. BUCHAR, Mr. FEINGOLD, and Mr. DUR- indigenous Aquatic Nuisance Preven- S. 1107 BIN): tion and Control Act of 1990 to reau- At the request of Mr. SMITH, the S. Res. 261. A resolution expressing appre- name of the Senator from Michigan ciation for the profound public service and thorize and improve that Act. educational contributions of Donald Jeffry S. 866 (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- Herbert, fondly known as ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’; to At the request of Mr. LUGAR, the sor of S. 1107, a bill to amend title the Committee on the Judiciary. name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. XVIII of the Social Security Act to re- f DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. duce cost-sharing under part D of such 866, a bill to provide for increased plan- title for certain non-institutionalized ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS ning and funding for health promotion full-benefit dual eligible individuals. S. 38 programs of the Department of Health S. 1146 At the request of Mr. DOMENICI, the and Human Services. At the request of Mr. SALAZAR, the name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. S. 881 names of the Senator from Virginia CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the (Mr. WEBB) and the Senator from Texas 38, a bill to require the Secretary of name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. (Mr. CORNYN) were added as cosponsors

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8693 of S. 1146, a bill to amend title 38, S. 1553 eral, to create a Council of the Inspec- United States Code, to improve health At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the tors General on Integrity and Effi- care for veterans who live in rural name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. ciency, and for other purposes; to the areas, and for other purposes. INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of S. Committee on Homeland Security and S. 1147 1553, a bill to provide additional assist- Governmental Affairs. At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the ance to combat HIV/AIDS among Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. young people, and for other purposes. rise to talk about something great SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1603 Congress did 30 years ago. They passed 1147, a bill to amend title 38, United At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the the Inspector General Act. That act States Code, to terminate the adminis- name of the Senator from California has provided a layer of accountability trative freeze on the enrollment into (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- in our Government that is very impor- the health care system of the Depart- sponsor of S. 1603, a bill to authorize tant. Unfortunately, there are still ment of Veterans Affairs of veterans in Congress to award a gold medal to times that the inspector generals in the lowest priority category for enroll- Jerry Lewis, in recognition of his out- our Government are not given the re- ment (referred to as ‘‘Priority 8’’). standing service to the Nation. spect and deference they deserve. That is why today I am introducing the Im- S. 1219 S. 1607 proving Government Accountability At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the Act. name of the Senator from Arkansas name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. If one thinks about the inspector (Mr. PRYOR) was added as a cosponsor OBAMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. generals, what they are is a first line of of S. 1219, a bill to amend the Internal 1607, a bill to provide for identification defense on behalf of taxpayers and Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax- of misaligned currency, require action against Government waste and ineffi- payer protection and assistance, and to correct the misalignment, and for ciency. They are the first line of de- for other purposes. other purposes. S. 1233 fense because they are inside Federal S. 1624 At the request of Mr. CRAIG, the agencies. Let’s be honest, inspector At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. generals inside Federal agencies are name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. facing mountains of waste and ineffi- BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1233, a bill to provide and enhance ciency. If they are to do their jobs the 1624, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- intervention, rehabilitative treatment, way Congress intended, they must be enue Code of 1986 to provide that the and services to veterans with trau- independent, and their work must be exception from the treatment of pub- matic brain injury, and for other pur- immediately accessible to the public. licly traded partnerships as corpora- poses. We have had some troubling inci- tions for partnerships with passive- dents over the last several years as it S. 1353 type income shall not apply to partner- relates to the independence, the quali- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the ships directly or indirectly deriving in- name of the Senator from Montana fications and, frankly, the integrity of come from providing investment ad- our inspector generals. That is why (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor viser and related asset management this legislation is necessary. That is of S. 1353, a bill to nullify the deter- services. minations of the Copyright Royalty why this legislation is so important. S. 1661 The legislation will do several things. Judges with respect to webcasting, to First, all inspector generals will be ap- modify the basis for making such a de- At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the pointed for terms of 7 years. That will termination, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. PRYOR) and the Senator from New make sure they cannot arbitrarily be S. 1356 Jersey (Mr. LAUTENBERG) were added as removed from their position by a de- At the request of Mr. BROWN, the cosponsors of S. 1661, a bill to commu- partment head who is getting nervous name of the Senator from Vermont nicate United States travel policies about information they are providing (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- and improve marketing and other ac- to the public in terms of account- sor of S. 1356, a bill to amend the Fed- tivities designed to increase travel in ability. eral Deposit Insurance Act to establish the United States from abroad. Second, Congress must be notified of industrial bank holding company regu- S. 1711 the removal of any inspector general lation, and for other purposes. and, very importantly, the reasons for S. 1382 At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the name of the Senator from Massachu- the removal before they can be re- At the request of Mr. REID, the moved from office. setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Mississippi Third, all inspector generals will (Mr. LOTT) and the Senator from South sponsor of S. 1711, a bill to target co- caine kingpins and address sentencing have their own legal counsel to avoid Carolina (Mr. DEMINT) were added as using the agency counsel. This is im- cosponsors of S. 1382, a bill to amend disparity between crack and powder co- caine. portant because if they are going to the Public Health Service Act to pro- have independence, they must have vide the establishment of an S. 1713 independent legal advice about their Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Reg- At the request of Mr. OBAMA, the ability to do their job. istry. names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Fourth, no inspector general can ac- S. 1398 WYDEN), the Senator from New York cept a bonus. The bonuses are given by At the request of Mr. REID, the name (Mrs. CLINTON), the Senator from Cali- the heads of the agencies. That is an of the Senator from Michigan (Ms. fornia (Mrs. FEINSTEIN), the Senator inherent conflict. If you know that you STABENOW) was added as a cosponsor of from Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN), the please the head of your agency and you S. 1398, a bill to expand the research Senator from Connecticut (Mr. DODD) get more money, what kind of short- and prevention activities of the Na- and the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. cuts are you going to take? What are tional Institute of Diabetes and Diges- COBURN) were added as cosponsors of S. you going to be willing to gloss over in tive and Kidney Diseases, and the Cen- 1713, a bill to provide for the issuance order not to embarrass the head of that ters for Disease Control and Prevention of a commemorative postage stamp in agency with information you have dis- with respect to inflammatory bowel honor of Rosa Parks. covered about waste and inefficiency? disease. f Fifth, in the event of a vacancy, the S. 1545 Council on Integrity and Efficiency At the request of Mr. SALAZAR, the STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED will recommend to the appointing au- name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS thority three possible replacements. NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. By Mrs. MCCASKILL: They will not have the ability to dic- 1545, a bill to implement the rec- S. 1723. A bill to amend the Inspector tate the replacement for the IG, but it ommendations of the Iraq Study General Act of 1978 to enhance the will provide the appointing authority Group. independence of the Inspectors Gen- with three qualified people to take

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The no property or employees, no office or to the Office of Management and Budg- information the inspector generals pro- any other physical presence, in the et, or OMB, that sends the President’s vide is crucial to Congress and crucial State. The second case involves a Dela- budget request to Congress. to the public. This legislation would ware holding company that licensed in- Next, all inspector general Web sites make sure that they are qualified, pro- tellectual property trademarks and must be directly accessible from the tected, independent, and the public trade names to a customer that does home page of the agency. I asked my knows what they are up to. business in New Jersey. The holding staff to take a tour through Govern- I urge my colleagues to get excited company itself had no offices, employ- ment agency Web sites to see how easy about this legislation and maybe, ees, or property in New Jersey, and did it was to find out what the IGs had uncharacteristically, move it quickly not otherwise have a physical presence been up to in those agencies. It was re- through the Senate. in the State. In both cases, the State markably difficult. In many instances courts ruled that the out-of-State cor- By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself we couldn’t even find the inspector poration was taxable. general’s information on the home and Mr. CRAPO): What is so disappointing about the S. 1726. A bill to regulate certain page of that agency. The public ought Supreme Court’s silence on this issue is State taxation of interstate commerce, to be able to go on the page of any Fed- the fact that these State court deci- and for other purposes; to the Com- eral agency and immediately click on mittee on Finance. sions conflict with an earlier Supreme the last inspector general report, find Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I want Court ruling. In 1992, in Quill Corp. v. out what that inspector general found to speak about the bill I am intro- North Dakota, the Supreme Court pro- and, frankly, ought to be able to ask ducing today with Senator CRAPO, the hibited States from forcing out-of- the question, what has been done about Business Activity Tax Simplification State corporations from collecting it. There will be a way for the public to Act of 2007. Our bill tries to address a sales and use tax, unless the corpora- anonymously send allegations of waste, very important question: How should tion has a physical presence in the tax- fraud, and abuse directly to the IG of- States tax businesses that locate their ing State. However, some State courts fices. operations in a few States, but have have held that the physical presence Our office found that only three of 27 customers and earn income in many test established by Quill creates no sampled Federal agencies have an obvi- States? This issue has grown in impor- such limitations on the imposition of ous direct link from their home page to tance in recent years, and the Supreme business activity taxes. the IG’s Web site. Clearly, we are not Court’s decision last week not to get Currently, 19 States take the posi- focused on making this information involved in the issue raises the stakes tion that a State has the right to tax a available to the public. Frankly, all even further. business merely because it has a cus- the auditors in the world, all the in- The crux of the issue is this: A ma- tomer within the State, even if the spector generals in the world do no jority of States impose corporate in- business has no physical presence in good if the public can’t learn the infor- come and other so-called ‘‘business ac- the State whatsoever. mation. Because if the public doesn’t tivity taxes’’ only when companies These States’ actions in pursuing know about it, it isn’t going to have have ‘‘physical presence,’’ such as em- these taxes have caused uncertainty the cleansing effect it should. Only six ployees or property, in their States. and widespread litigation, so much so of the 27 sampled IGs have an obvious However, some States contend that the that it has created a chilling effect on direct link on their home page to re- mere presence of a business’s cus- foreign and interstate commerce. I port waste, fraud, and abuse. That is tomers, or an ‘‘economic presence,’’ is have spoken out against double tax- very important. all that is necessary to impose a busi- ation on many issues in the past, and I give credit to Representative JIM ness activity tax. These companies are the double tax in these cases, while not COOPER of Tennessee who has been facing a confusing and costly assort- as large, is just as wrong. working on this legislation in the ment of State and local tax rules, some Let me be clear about this: I know House. I am excited to join him in this enacted by legislatures and others im- that several Governors and State rev- effort. Senator COLLINS and Senator posed upon them by State revenue au- enue commissioners have spoken out LIEBERMAN have some of these provi- thorities and upheld by State courts. against the legislation because they sions in their Accountability in Gov- Senator CRAPO and I introduced simi- don’t like the Federal Government ernment Contracting Act, of which I lar legislation in the 109th Congress to telling them what they can and cannot am also proud to be a cosponsor. try to address this problem of double tax. They are also concerned about any There have been specific examples taxation and tax practices that vary revenue they might lose as a result. that have occurred recently. I won’t go from State to State. That bill came But if the States are collecting a tax into them other than to say, we had close to passing the House, but some they shouldn’t be collecting in the first one Commerce IG who refused to resign last-minute objections were raised. place, the fact that they might lose a after an investigation showed that he Now, the need for legislation and con- small amount of revenue is not the had committed malfeasance in office. gressional action has taken on new ur- most persuasive argument, in my view. However, after much pressure from gency, and we have revised the bill to I believe Congress has a responsi- Congress, he finally did step down. We address many of the concerns expressed bility to create a uniform nexus stand- have another inspector general who has last year. ard for tax purposes so that goods and been accused of trying to block the Just last week, the U.S. Supreme services can flow freely between the serving of a search warrant at NASA. Court denied certiorari in two cases States. Firm guidance on what activi- Think about that, trying to block the that challenged the constitutionality ties can be conducted within a State serving of a search warrant that had of State taxation of out-of-State com- will provide certainty to tax adminis- been issued by a court of law. We have panies with no physical presence in a trators and businesses, reduce multiple another IG who was not reappointed by State. The States involved in these taxation or the same income, and will President Bush and said publicly it was cases, West Virginia and New Jersey, reduce compliance and enforcement because at the Department of Home- asserted theories of economic nexus to costs for States and businesses alike. land Security, he was seen as a traitor, tax out-of-State corporations. They The last time Congress acted on this and he was intimidated about not claimed that because some customers issue was in 1959, when Public Law 86– issuing reports that might reflect of such corporations reside in the 272 was enacted to prohibit States from badly on the agency. State, even though the corporation is imposing ‘‘income taxes’’ on sales of Bottom line, we should protect in- not physically present, they are sub- ‘‘tangible personal property’’ by a busi- spector generals. They are precious. ject to business activity taxes. ness whose sole activity within a State

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The Internet is replacing it creates a difficult situation for busi- ence and again in New Hampshire and bricks-and-mortar stores. Companies nesses. It is laughable to think that a other States because they have cus- and consumers are increasingly linked company would decide to cut off all tomers in those States. This is why any across State lines. transactions with individuals within a revenue loss estimates from any city or The Business Activity Tax Sim- certain State to avoid similar laws. State are overblown. plification Act of 2007 addresses these And so they will have to start paying In short, this is no longer a theo- changes over the last 48 years both taxes to States where they start gener- retical discussion. Federal legislation modernizing Public Law 86–272 and ating no revenue, hiring no employees, is required to stop this food fight. codifying the physical presence stand- and contributing nothing to the State’s I believe that Congress has a duty to ard. Our bill extends the protections of economy from their phantom presence prevent some States from impeding the the 1959 law to include solicitation ac- aside from these taxes. But these com- free flow and development of interstate tivities performed in connection with panies are not going to stand idly by commerce and to prevent double tax- all sales and transactions, not just and be double-taxed; they will simply ation. That is why I am asking my col- sales of tangible personal property. The declare less income in their home leagues on both sides of the aisle, in- bill protects the free flow of informa- States as a result. cluding the chairman and ranking tion, including broadcast signals from I know that my legislation with Sen- member of the Finance Committee, to outside the State, from becoming the ator CRAPO has raised concerns in the carefully consider this legislation. basis for taxation of out-of-State busi- past. The States have argued that BAT Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I would nesses. legislation represents an intrusion into like to thank my colleague from New BATSA also protects activities where their authority to govern. But I believe York, Senator SCHUMER, for the work the business is a consumer in the the contrary: A fundamental aspect of he has done on this bill. He shares my State. It makes little sense to impose American federalism is that Congress grave concerns about the devastating tax on out-of-State businesses that has the authority and responsibility impact that legal interpretations of purchases goods or services from an in- under the commerce clause to ensure Public Law 86–272 are having on foreign State company. Obviously, in this very that interstate commerce is not bur- and interstate commerce. I’m pleased common scenario, the out-of-State dened by State actions. that we can work together in a bipar- business is not using these goods or In fact, the exercise of such congres- tisan effort to make changes to a law services to generate any revenue in the sional power is necessary in order to that is in serious need of updating and State. Why should they be subject to prevent excessive burdens from being clarification in view of the more serv- tax? placed on businesses engaged on inter- ice-oriented economy we have today Most importantly, BATSA codifies state activity by virtue of their cus- driven in large part by modern tech- the physical presence standard. States tomer’s residing in a particular State. nology’s profound transformation of and localities can only impose business Congress must act to ensure certainty, business transactions. This is why we activity taxes on businesses within predictability, and fairness of taxation are introducing the Business Activity their jurisdiction that have employees of multistate corporations. The lack of Tax Simplification Act of 2007, or in the State, or real or tangible per- a bright-line physical presence stand- BATSA, today. sonal property that is either leased or ard encourages each State to act in its Congress has a Constitutional re- owned. It is consistent with current own self interest by taking action to sponsibility to ensure that interstate law and sound tax policy, which holds maximize its revenues, regardless of commerce is not unduly burdened by that a tax should not be imposed by a the potential double taxation that re- State actions, including unfair and State unless that State provides bene- sults. burdensome taxation of such com- fits or protections to the taxpayer. Let me address a few concerns that merce. Public Law 86–272 was enacted Further, the physical presence stand- have been raised about the bill. Oppo- almost 50 years ago, for just these pur- ard is the basis for each and every one nents claim that BATSA includes so poses. Ways of conducting multi-state of our treaties with foreign nations— many exceptions to the physical pres- business have changed, and, in the ab- adoption of a more nebulous standard ence standard that large, multistate sence of any clarifying legislation, by the States undermines these inter- companies will utilize the legislation some state courts have interpreted tax- national treaties. to ensure they pay minimum State tax ation activity under an ‘‘economic We need to act now. Already, State nationwide. But our bill explicitly presence’’ approach. This approach legislatures are interpreting the States that it preserves States’ author- does not reflect the intent or spirit of court’s denial of cert as an affirmation ity to adopt or continue to use their the Commerce Clause of the Constitu- of their position that they are free to own tax compliance tools. tion; furthermore, it creates a climate enact whatever policies affecting inter- In response to those who say that of uncertainty that inhibits business state commerce that are beneficial to this legislation will be a huge hit to expansion and innovation. Businesses their particular State revenue needs, State budgets, the figures just don’t have to take into account the very real regardless of the national impact. Be- add up. There have been a number of possibility that they will be taxed mul- cause the court will not review their studies done, but even the highest rev- tiple times for the same business activ- nexus standard and Congress has not enue estimate represents only a very ity. These ‘‘business activity taxes’’ acted, States now have an ideal oppor- small percentage of the total amount are certainly appropriate when a busi- tunity to raise revenues from out-of- of business activity taxes collected by ness has a physical presence in a State; State corporations regardless of the the States. The studies leave out one these taxes are inappropriate when im- national impact. important fact, however: Companies af- posed by a State where that business’s Only 3 days after the Supreme Court fected by double-taxation are going to customer happens to reside, but in denied cert, the New Hampshire Assem- declare less income in their home which the business has no physical bly added an amendment to the State States, if they have to pay taxes on presence. budget at 3:40 a.m. to allow the State that same income to another State. States’ efforts to impose improper to collect revenue from out-of-State Let me cite just one example from a business activity taxes have been businesses. The denial of cert thereby company in my State. In 2005, furthered by the Supreme Court’s re- resulted almost immediately in a $10 Citigroup paid 63 percent of all it State cent silence on this issue. Recent State million to $100 million windfall for New and local taxes to New York State and court rulings are in conflict with the Hampshire. No one can deny that this New York City, all based on physical high Court’s ruling in Quill Corp. v. was an extremely aggressive action; presence in the State and the city. As North Dakota in 1992. In that ruling,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S8696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 28, 2007 the Supreme Court prohibited States BATSA upholds the approach of dis- this session, Senator WARNER and I of- from forcing out-of-state corporations regarding certain de minimus activi- fered legislation to make that deduc- to collect sales and use taxes unless ties codified in Public Law 86–272. tion permanent, raise it to $400, and ex- such corporation had a physical pres- States have argued that BATSA will pand it to cover professional develop- ence in the taxing State. As my col- result in substantial lost State tax rev- ment expenses. league from New York pointed out a enue. In fact, according to the Congres- Today, we introduce legislation that few minutes ago, State courts in both sional Budget Office, the projected would provide teachers with an alter- New Jersey and West Virginia have total loss of revenue to states from native tax credit for books, supplies, held that the physical presence test in BATSA in year one of enactment rep- and equipment they purchase for their Quill only applies to sales and use resents just 0.2 percent of all State and students, as well as for professional de- taxes, not business activity taxes. I local taxes paid by businesses in 2005. velopment expenses. The tax credit share my colleague’s deep concern with And the CBO cost estimate is actually would be set at 50 percent of such ex- the fact that the appeals of these two less than the cost claimed by the Na- penditures so that teachers would re- cases to the Supreme Court were de- tional Governor’s Association in its ceive 50 cents of tax relief for every nied certiorari just last week. This de- own revenue estimates. dollar of their own money they spend, nial underscores the urgency of I will tell you what BATSA does not up to $300. BATSA. do. BATSA does not help large compa- Our rationale in proposing a tax cred- This effort by a large number of nies avoid paying their fair share of it as an alternative to the existing de- States to impose business activity State taxes, stating explicitly that duction is simple, deductions only re- taxes based on economic presence has States retain the authority to adopt or duce tax liability indirectly, by reduc- the potential to open a Pandora’s Box continue to use anti-tax avoidance ing taxable income. The value of the of negative implications for businesses. compliance tools. It expressly endorses deduction is equal to the taxpayer’s Without clarification by Congress, statutory and regulatory tools at marginal tax rate, or what we call States will be free to enact revenue- States’ disposal to combat tax abuse. their tax ‘‘bracket.’’ For example, for raising nexus legislation and policies Industry and activity-specific safe har- teachers in the 25 percent tax bracket, that, by definition, will not and cannot bors included in prior bills do not exist a $100 deduction would reduce their tax take into account the national impact in this legislation. liability by 25 percent, or $25. of such activities. The eleventh-hour In the glaring absence of Supreme By contrast, the tax credit we are enactment of economic nexus legisla- Court clarification on Quill Corp. v. proposing would reduce the amount of tion by the New Hampshire State Leg- North Dakota, and in the presence of taxes paid by a teacher by 50 percent islature just days after the Supreme confusing state court interpretations for each dollar that a teacher spends on Court denial of certiorari in the New of that decision and ongoing, and le- school supplies or professional develop- Jersey and West Virginia cases is a gally-creative revenue-raising schemes ment expenses, regardless of the tax sign of things to come. For many busi- by States, it’s imperative that Con- bracket the teacher is in. A teacher nesses, this will serve as a death knell gress act now to preserve the free flow who took the maximum credit amount for growth and expansion. of commerce between States. The Busi- of $300 would save 50 percent of that BATSA will help clarify the intent of ness Activity Tax Simplification Act of amount—$150—in taxes. Public Law 86–272. BATSA codifies the 2007 provides that clarification. BATSA We have made an effort to ensure ‘‘physical presence’’ standard and will ensures that one standard of taxation that the tax benefit we are proposing eliminate confusion for State tax ad- applies for taxing multi-state compa- will make all teachers who use it bet- ministrators and businesses alike. It’s nies, so that companies are not un- ter off, relative to the current deduc- consistent with current law and the no- justly taxed multiple times by dif- tion. Let me take a moment to explain tion that a tax should not be imposed ferent States on the same income. I how we have done this: first, the tax by a State unless that State provides hope that our colleagues here in the credit is structured as an alternative benefits or protections to the taxpayer. Senate will support this important leg- teachers can choose either the deduc- BATSA clarifies that an out-of-state islation that will protect the business tion or the credit, whichever works business must have nexus under both expansion in our country that keeps best for their tax situation. Second, the Due Process Clause and the Com- our economy competitive and thriving. the level of the credit, if adopted in its merce Clause. This standard is also present form, would provide a net consistent with the standards we have By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. after-tax benefit of $150. This is signifi- in place with regard to our trading WARNER, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Ms. cantly higher than the net after-tax partners abroad. SNOWE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. benefit that most teachers can receive BATSA modernizes Public Law 86–272 LUGAR, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. COLE- using the current $250 deduction. by extending the protections under MAN, and Mr. VOINOVICH): It is even higher than the net after- that law to include solicitation activi- S. 1727. A bill to amend the Internal tax benefit that would result from the ties performed in connection with all Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a $400 deduction Senator WARNER and I sales and transactions, not just tan- credit against income tax for certain proposed earlier this year. Teachers in gible personal property. BATSA applies educator expenses, and for other pur- the 25 percent tax bracket would get a to all business activity taxes, not just poses; to the Committee on Finance. net after-tax benefit of $100 from a $400 net income taxes. This includes gross Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise deduction, so they will see an increase receipts taxes, gross profits taxes, sin- today, along with my good friends, of $50 under the credit system that we gle business taxes, franchise taxes, cap- Senators WARNER, CHAMBLISS, SNOWE, are proposing today. Even teachers in ital stock taxes and business and occu- ISAKSON, LUGAR, CORNYN, COLEMAN, and the highest tax bracket, which is cur- pation taxes. It does not apply to VOINOVICH, to introduce the Teacher rently set at 35 percent, would see a transaction taxes such as sales and use Tax Credit Act of 2007. small increase in the net benefit they taxes. As we approach the end of the school would receive under this credit, com- BATSA protects the free flow of in- year, it is appropriate once again to pared to a $400 deduction. formation, critical in our modern era consider tax relief to help cover the I should also note that some teachers of Internet business and protects the out-of-pocket expenses our Nation’s make so little they do not even have activities where the business is a con- teachers incur to improve the edu- the tax liability to offset this credit. sumer in that State. And, as my col- cation of our children. To make sure these teachers are also league, Senator SCHUMER, rightly Many times in the past, we have compensated for the money they spend pointed out, it is counterintuitive to come to the floor to offer legislation on on classroom supplies and professional impose taxes on an out-of-state com- this subject. In 2001, Senator WARNER development, the credit Senator WAR- pany purchasing goods or services from and I offered legislation which resulted NER and I are proposing is fully refund- an in-State company, since the out-of- in the enactment of the existing $250 able. state company isn’t generating any teacher tax deduction. That deduction It is remarkable how much the aver- revenue for the State. expires at the end of this year. Earlier age teacher spends every year out of

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Washington, DC, June 27, 2007. the Collins/Warner Teacher Tax Relief The NEA’s data also shows that the Senator SUSAN COLLINS, Act of 2001 provisions that provided a average teacher in the U.S. still does Senator JOHN WARNER, $250 above-the-line deduction for edu- U.S. Senate, cators who incur out-of-pocket ex- not make $50,000, and in many States, Washington, DC. including Maine, they average less DEAR SENATORS COLLINS AND WARNER: On penses for supplies they bring into the than $40,000. When you realize that the behalf of the National Education Associa- classroom to better the education of average teacher is not particularly well tion’s (NEA) 3.2 million members, we would their students. These important provi- paid, it speaks volumes about their like to express our strong support for your sions provided almost half a billion dedication that they are willing to proposal to create a tax credit for educators’ dollars worth of tax relief to teachers make that kind of investment to sup- classroom supply and professional develop- all across America in 2002 and 2003. ment expenses. We thank you for your con- port the teaching they provide to their In the 108th Congress we were able to tinued leadership and advocacy on this im- successfully extend the provisions of students. portant issue. Indeed, I have spoken to dozens of As you know, educators across the country the Teacher Tax Relief Act for 2004 and teachers in my home State who tell me make considerable financial sacrifices as 2005. In the 109th Congress we were able they routinely spend far in excess of they reach into their own pockets to pur- to successfully extend the provisions the $300 credit limit on materials they chase classroom supplies. Studies show that for 2006 and 2007. teachers spend more of their own funds each While these provisions will provide use in their classrooms. At every year to supply their classrooms, including substantial relief to America’s teach- school I visit, I find teachers who are purchasing essential items such as pencils, ers, our work is not yet complete. spending their own money to improve glue, scissors, and facial tissues. For exam- It is now estimated that the average the educational experiences of their ple, NEA’s 2003 report Status of the Amer- teacher spends $826 out of their own students by supplementing classroom ican Public School Teacher, 2000–2001 found pocket each year on classroom mate- supplies. Year after year, these teach- that teachers spent an average of $443 a year rials—materials such as pens, pencils, ers spend hundreds of dollars on books, on classroom supplies. More recently, the and books. First-year teachers spend bulletin boards, computer software, National School Supply and Equipment As- sociation found that in 2005–2006, educators even more. Why do they do this? Sim- crayons, construction paper, tissue spent out of their own pockets an average of ply because school budgets are not ade- paper, stamps and inkpads. For exam- $826.00 for supplies and an additional $926 for quate to meet the costs of education. ple, Anita Hopkins and Kathi instructional materials, for a total of $1,752. Our teachers dip into their own pocket Toothaker, elementary school teachers By creating a tax credit, your legislation to better the education of America’s from Augusta, Maine, purchase books would reduce the amount of taxes paid by a youth. for their students to have as a class- teacher by 50 percent for each dollar he or Moreover, in addition to spending room library as well as workbooks and she spends on school supplies. Thus, a teach- er taking the maximum credit of $300 would substantial money on classroom sup- sight cards. They also purchase special save $150 in taxes, regardless of his or her tax plies, many teachers spend even more prizes for positive reinforcement for bracket. As a result, your bill will make a money out of their own pocket on pro- students. Mrs. Hopkins estimates that real difference for many educators, who fessional development. Such expenses she spends $800 to $1,000 of her own often must sacrifice other personal needs in include tuition, fees, books, and sup- money on extra materials to make order to pay for classroom supplies. plies associated with courses that help learning fun and to create a stimu- NEA also strongly supports your proposal our teachers become even better in- lating learning experience. to cover out-of-pocket professional develop- ment expenses under the tax credit. Teacher structors. It is important that this credit also quality is the single most critical factor in The fact is that these out-of-pocket be available to teachers who incur ex- maximizing student achievement. Ongoing costs place lasting financial burdens on penses for professional development. professional development is essential to en- our teachers. This is one reason our While this tax relief provides modest sure that educators stay up-to-date on the teachers are leaving the profession. assistance to educators, it is my view skills and knowledge necessary to prepare Little wonder that our country is in students for the challenges of the 21st cen- that students are its ultimate bene- the midst of a teacher shortage. ficiaries. Studies consistently show tury. Your bill will make a critical dif- ference in helping educators access quality Accordingly, Senator COLLINS and I that well-qualified teachers, and in- training. have joined together to take another volved parents, are the most important We thank you again for your work on this step forward by introducing legislation contributors to student success. Edu- important legislation and look forward to today that creates a refundable tax cators themselves understand just how continuing to work with you to support our credit for teachers. The Teacher Tax important professional development is nation’s educators. Credit Act of 2007 will simply provide a Sincerely, to their ability to make a positive im- refundable tax credit up to $150 for pact in the classroom. Teachers in DIANE SHUST, Director of Govern- classroom expenses and professional Maine repeatedly tell me that they ment Relations. development expenses. need, and want, more professional de- RANDALL MOODY, I ask unanimous consent to have velopment. But tight school budgets Manager of Federal printed in the RECORD at the end of my often make funds to support this devel- Advocacy. statement the attached letter from the opment impossible to get. By providing Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise National Education Association en- a credit for professional development today in support, once again, of Amer- dorsing the Collins-Warner Teacher expenses, this amendment will help ica’s teachers by joining with Senator Tax Credit Act of 2007. I will also ask teachers take that additional course or COLLINS in introducing the Teacher unanimous consent to have printed in pursue that advanced degree that will Tax Credit Act of 2007. Other original the RECORD at the end of my statement make them even better at what they cosponsors of this bill include Senators the attached letter from the Virginia love to do. CHAMBLISS, COLEMAN, CORNYN, ISAKSON, Education Association endorsing the Our bill makes it a priority to reim- LUGAR, SNOWE, and VOINOVICH. Collins-Warner Teacher Tax Credit Act burse educators for just a small part of Senator COLLINS and I have worked of 2007. what they invest in our children’s fu- closely for some time now in support of Mr. President, our teachers have ture. It is both sound education policy legislation to provide our teachers with made a personal commitment to edu- and sensible tax policy. I hope our col- tax relief in recognition of the many cate the next generation and to leagues will join us in support of this out-of-pocket expenses they incur as strengthen America. In my view, the important initiative. part of their profession. In the 107th Federal Government should recognize

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S. 505 Richmond, VA, June 28, 2007. corrections officers, and even correc- will build upon current law by increas- Senator JOHN WARNER, tions employees not serving in a law ing the above-the-line deduction, as U.S. Senate, enforcement role receive enhanced ben- President Bush has called for, from $250 Washington, DC. efits greater than those received by as- allowed under current law to $400; al- DEAR SENATOR WARNER: On behalf of the sistant U.S. attorneys. This is an in- lowing educators to include profes- members of the Virginia Education Associa- tion, I am delighted and proud that you are equity that should be remedied. By cor- sional development costs within that recting this disparity, Congress would $400 deduction; and making the teacher again proposing to create a tax credit for educators’ classroom supply and professional also help the Federal justice system re- tax relief provisions in the law perma- development expenses. Virginia teachers and tain experienced prosecutors. Of all the nent. I appreciate your continued leadership on prosecutors who leave the government The Teacher Tax Credit Act of 2007 is this matter because it obviously affects Vir- for the private sector, 60 to 70 percent another step forward in providing our ginia educators—and educators around the do so with experience of between 6 and educators with the recognition they de- nation—directly in the pocketbook. 15 years. With the Department of Jus- serve. As I’m sure you are aware, the National Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Education Association reported in a study tice’s rapidly expanding role in com- sent that the letters to which I referred entitled the Status of the American Public bating terrorism, we cannot afford to be printed in the RECORD. School Teacher, 2000–2001 that teachers spent lose the experienced men and women There being no objection, the mate- an average of $443 a year on classroom sup- who serve in this vital role. rial was ordered to be printed in the plies. Since that time, the average spending This legislation also addresses con- for supplies and materials is estimated to RECORD, as follows: cerns about the cost to the Federal have increased to over $1,750 annually. Add NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, Government of providing enhanced re- to that the out of pocket expense of profes- tirement benefits to assistant U.S. at- Washington, DC, June 27, 2007 sional development and you realize the sac- Senator SUSAN COLLINS, rifice and commitment of our nation’s teach- torneys. Proponents of the bill have Senator JOHN WARNER, ers to a quality education for their class- helped craft provisions that would as- U.S. Senate, rooms and the professional commitment sist the Department of Justice in re- Washington, DC. they have for themselves. covering money owed to the Federal DEAR SENATORS COLLINS AND WARNER: On The bill you are sponsoring with Senator Government as a result of judgments behalf of the National Education Associa- Collins recognizes teachers’ dedication and tion’s (NEA) 3.2 million members, we would and other fines. By bolstering the De- will make a significance difference for many partment’s ability to collect the funds like to express our strong support for your educators. Again, I thank you. proposal to create a tax credit for educators’ Sincerely, it is owed, resources would be freed up classroom supply and professional develop- PRINCESS MOSS, to provide the parity in retirement ment expenses. We thank you for your con- President, benefits sought by assistant U.S. attor- tinued leadership and advocacy on this im- Virginia Education Association. neys. The result of the creative efforts portant issue. As you know, educators across the country to fund these benefits in an alternative make considerable financial sacrifices as By Mr. LEAHY (for himself and manner is that the Department of Jus- they reach into their own pockets to pur- Mr. COCHRAN): tice will, through its duties as the Na- chase classroom supplies. Studies show that S. 1729. A bill to amend titles 18 and tion’s law enforcement agency, be able teachers spend more of their own funds each 28 of the United States Code to provide to provide the benefits its employees year to supply their classrooms, including incentives for the prompt payments of deserve at little or no cost to the tax- purchasing essential items such as pencils, debts owed to the United States and payer. glue, scissors, and facial tissues. For exam- the victims of crime by imposing sur- ple, NEA’s 2003 report Status of the Amer- By passing this legislation, we will ican Public School Teacher, 2000–2001 found charges on unpaid judgments owed to signal the Federal Government’s rec- that teachers spent an average of $443 a year the United States and to the victims of ognition that prosecutors in our soci- on classroom supplies. More recently, the crime, to provide for offsets on ety fulfill a critical role. Congress can National School Supply and Equipment As- amounts collected by the Department send the message that the service of sociation found that in 2005–2006, educators of Justice for Federal agencies, to in- these prosecutors is a valued and indis- spent out of their own pockets an average of crease the amount of special assess- pensable component of our Federal jus- $826.00 for supplies and an additional $926 for ments imposed upon convicted persons, instructional materials, for a total of $1,752. tice system. I hope all Senators will By creating a tax credit, your legislation to establish an Enhanced Financial Re- join us in supporting this legislation to would reduce the amount of taxes paid by a covery Fund to enhance, supplement, ensure that Federal policy equally re- teacher by 50 percent for each dollar he or and improve the debt collection activi- spects the contributions of all members she spends on school supplies. Thus, a teach- ties of the Department of Justice, to of the law enforcement community in er taking the maximum credit of $300 would amend title 5, United States Code, to keeping our society safe and secure. save $150 in taxes, regardless of his or her tax provide to assistant United States at- I ask unanimous consent that the bracket. As a result, your bill will make a torneys the same retirement benefits real difference for many educators, who text of the bill be printed in the often must sacrifice other personal needs in as are afforded to Federal law enforce- RECORD. order to pay for classroom supplies. ment officers, and for authorized pur- There being no objection, the text NEA also strongly supports your proposal poses; to the Committee on the Judici- was ordered to be printed in the to cover out-of-pocket professional develop- ary. RECORD, as follows: ment expenses under the tax credit. Teacher Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today I S. 1729 quality is the single most critical factor in join with Senator COCHRAN to intro- maximizing student achievement. Ongoing duce a bill that will provide parity be- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- professional development is essential to en- resentatives of the United States of America in sure that educators stay up-to-date on the tween the retirement benefits granted Congress assembled, skills and knowledge necessary to prepare to assistant U.S. attorneys and those SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. students for the challenges of the 21st cen- granted to other Federal law enforce- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Enhanced tury. Your bill will make a critical dif- ment officers. Financial Recovery and Equitable Retire- ference in helping educators access quality There are 5,500 assistant U.S. attor- ment Treatment Act of 2007’’. training. neys in 93 offices throughout the TITLE I—ENHANCED FINANCIAL We thank you again for your work on this United States, all of whom are serving important legislation and look forward to RECOVERY continuing to work with you to support our on the front lines to uphold the rule of SEC. 101. IMPOSITION OF CRIMINAL SURCHARGE. nation’s educators. law. Having served as a prosecutor for (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3612 of title 18, Sincerely, many years in Vermont, I know well United States Code, is amended by striking DIANE SHUST, the integral role prosecutors play in subsection (g) and inserting the following:

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‘‘(g) IMPOSITION OF SURCHARGE.— ‘‘(1) an amount equal to 95 percent of each amended by this Act, or section 3011 of title ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A surcharge shall be im- principal payment made by a defendant shall 28, United States Code, as amended by this posed upon a defendant if there are any un- be credited as otherwise provided by law; and Act; and paid criminal monetary penalties as of the ‘‘(2) an amount equal to 5 percent of each (4) 50 percent of any special assessment date specified in subsection (f)(1). principal payment shall be credited to the collected under section 3013(a) of title 18, ‘‘(2) AMOUNT OF SURCHARGE.—The sur- Department of Justice Enhanced Financial United States Code, as amended by this Act. charge imposed under paragraph (1) shall Recovery Fund established under section 104 (c) AVAILABILITY.—The amounts credited be— of the Enhanced Financial Recovery and Eq- to the Fund shall remain available until ex- ‘‘(A) 5 percent of the unpaid principal bal- uitable Retirement Treatment Act of 2007. pended. ance; or ‘‘(d) SURCHARGES.—For any payment made (d) PAYMENTS FROM THE FUND.— ‘‘(B) $50, if the unpaid balance is less than by a defendant after the full amount of a sur- (1) AMOUNT.— $1,000. charge imposed under subsection(a) has been (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in ‘‘(3) ALLOCATION OF PAYMENTS.— satisfied, the full amount of such payment subparagraph (B), the Attorney General shall ‘‘(A) FINE OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT.—If a shall be credited to the principal amount due use not less than $20,000,000 of the Fund in surcharge is imposed under paragraph (1) for or accrued interest, as the case may be. each fiscal year, to the extent that funds are a fine or special assessment— ‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— available, for the civil and criminal debt col- ‘‘(i) an amount equal to 95 percent of each ‘‘(1) the term ‘principal payment’ does not lection activities of the Department of Jus- principal payment made by a defendant shall include any amount that is imposed as inter- tice, including restitution judgments where be credited to the Crime Victims Fund estab- est, penalty, or a surcharge; and - included in the beneficiaries are the victims of crime. lished under section 1402 of the Victims of title 18, but not here? (B) EXCEPTIONS.— Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10601); and ‘‘(2) the term ‘unpaid balance due to the (i) ADJUSTMENT OF AMOUNT.—In each fiscal ‘‘(ii) an amount equal to 5 percent of each United States’ includes any unpaid balance year following the first fiscal year in which principal payment shall be credited to the due to a person that was represented by the deposits into the Fund are greater than Department of Justice Enhanced Financial Department of Justice in the civil matter in $20,000,000, the amount to be used under para- Recovery Fund established under section 104 which the money judgment was entered.’’. graph (1) shall be increased by a percentage of the Enhanced Financial Recovery and Eq- (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- equal to the change in the Consumer Price uitable Retirement Treatment Act of 2007. MENT.—The table of sections at the begin- Index for the calendar year preceding that ‘‘(B) RESTITUTION.—If a surcharge is im- ning of subchapter A of chapter 176 of title fiscal year. posed under paragraph (1) for a restitution 28, United States Code, is amended by strik- (ii) LIMITATION.—In any fiscal year, obligation— ing the item relating to section 3011 and in- amounts in the Fund shall be available to ‘‘(i) an amount equal to 95 percent of each serting the following: the extent that the amount appropriated in principal payment shall be paid to any vic- ‘‘3011. Imposition of surcharge.’’. that fiscal year for the purposes described in tim identified by the court; and SEC. 103. INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF SPECIAL subparagraph (A) is not less than an amount ‘‘(ii) an amount equal to 5 percent of each ASSESSMENTS. equal to the amount appropriated for such principal payment shall be credited to the Section 3013 of title 18, United States Code, activities in fiscal year 2006, adjusted annu- Department of Justice Enhanced Financial is amended by striking subsection (a) and in- ally in the same proportion as increases re- Recovery Fund established under section 104 serting the following: flected in the amount of aggregate level of of the Enhanced Financial Recovery and Eq- ‘‘(a) The court shall assess on any person appropriations for the Executive Office of uitable Retirement Treatment Act of 2007. convicted of an offense against the United United States Attorneys and United States ‘‘(C) SURCHARGES.—For any payment made States— Attorneys. by a defendant after the full amount of a sur- ‘‘(1) in the case of an infraction or a mis- (2) USE OF FUNDS.— charge imposed under paragraph (1) has been demeanor— (A) IN GENERAL.—Funds used under para- satisfied, the full amount of such payment ‘‘(A) if the defendant is an individual— graph (1) shall be used to enhance, supple- shall be credited to the principal amount due ‘‘(i) the amount of $10 in the case of an in- ment, and improve civil and criminal debt or accrued interest, as the case may be. fraction or a class C misdemeanor; collection litigation activities of the Depart- ‘‘(4) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— ‘‘(ii) the amount of $25 in the case of a ment of Justice, primarily such activities by ‘‘(A) the term ‘criminal monetary pen- class B misdemeanor; and United States attorneys’ offices. A portion of alties’ includes the principal amount of any ‘‘(iii) the amount of $100 in the case of a such sums may be used by the Department of amount imposed as a fine, restitution obliga- class A misdemeanor; and Justice to provide legal, investigative, ac- tion, or special assessment, regardless of ‘‘(B) if the defendant is a person other than counting, and training support to the United whether any payment schedule has been im- an individual— States attorneys’ offices. posed; and ‘‘(i) the amount of $100 in the case of an in- (B) LIMITATION ON USE.—Funds used under ‘‘(B) the term ‘principal payment’ does not fraction or a class C misdemeanor; paragraph (1) may not be used to determine include any amount that is imposed as inter- ‘‘(ii) the amount of $200 in the case of a whether a defendant is guilty of an offense or est, penalty, or a surcharge.’’. class B misdemeanor; and liability to the United States (except inci- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section ‘‘(iii) the amount of $500 in the case of a dentally for the provision of assistance nec- 3612 of title 18, United States Code, is amend- class A misdemeanor; and essary or desirable in a case to ensure the ed— ‘‘(2) in the case of a felony— preservation of assets or the imposition of a (1) by striking subsections (d) and (e); and ‘‘(A) the amount of $200 if the defendant is judgment which assists in the enforcement (2) by redesignating subsections (f) through an individual; and of a judgment or in a proceeding directly re- (i), as amended by this Act, as subsection (d) ‘‘(B) the amount of $1,000 if the defendant lated to the failure of a defendant to satisfy through (g), respectively. is a person other than an individual.’’. the monetary portion of a judgment). SEC. 102. IMPOSITION OF CIVIL SURCHARGE. SEC. 104. ENHANCED FINANCIAL RECOVERY (e) OTHER USE OF FUNDS.—After using (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3011 of title 28, FUND. funds under subsection (d), the Attorney United States Code, is amended to read as (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established General may use amounts remaining in the follows: in the Treasury a separate account known as Fund for additional civil or criminal debt the Department of Justice Enhanced Finan- collection activities, for personnel expenses, ‘‘§ 3011. Imposition of surcharge cial Recovery Fund (in this section referred for personnel benefit expenses incurred as a ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A surcharge shall be im- to as the ‘‘Fund’’). result of this Act or the amendments made posed on a defendant if there is an unpaid (b) DEPOSITS.—Notwithstanding section by this Act, or for other prosecution and liti- balance due to the United States on any 3302 of title 31, United States Code, or any gation expenses. The availability of amounts money judgment in a civil matter recovered other law regarding the crediting of collec- from the Fund shall have no effect on the in a district court as of— tions, there shall be credited as an offsetting implementation of title II or the amend- ‘‘(1) the fifteenth day after the date of the collection to the Fund an amount equal to— ments made by title II. judgment; or (1) 2 percent of any amount collected pur- (f) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘‘(2) if the day described in paragraph (1) is suant to civil debt collection litigation ac- ‘‘United States’’— a Saturday, Sunday, or legal public holiday, tivities of the Department of Justice (in ad- (1) includes— the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, dition to any amount credited under section (A) the executive departments, the judicial or legal holiday. 11013 of the 21st Century Department of Jus- and legislative branches, the military de- ‘‘(b) AMOUNT OF SURCHARGE.—A surcharge tice Appropriations Authorization Act (28 partments, and independent establishments imposed under subsection (a) shall be— U.S.C. 527 note)); of the United States; and ‘‘(1) 5 percent of the unpaid principal bal- (2) 5 percent of all amounts collected as (B) corporations primarily acting as in- ance; or restitution due to the United States pursu- strumentalities or agencies of the United ‘‘(2) $50, if the unpaid balance is less than ant to the criminal debt collection litigation States; and $1,000. activities of the Department of Justice; (2) except as provided in paragraph (1), does ‘‘(c) ALLOCATION OF PAYMENTS.—If a sur- (3) any surcharge collected under section not include any contractor of the United charge is imposed under subsection (a)— 3612(g) of title 18, United States Code, as States.

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EFFECTIVE DATES. section 8335(b) and 8425(b) of this title), an such individual, deposit, with interest, to the (a) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by assistant United States attorney shall be Civil Service Retirement and Disability section 101 and section 103 shall apply to any treated in the same manner and to the same Fund the difference between the individual offense committed on or after the date of en- extent as a law enforcement officer for pur- contributions that were actually made for actment of this Act, including any offense poses of this chapter.’’. such service and the individual contributions involving conduct that continued on or after (c) MANDATORY SEPARATION.—Sections that would have been made for such service the date of enactment of this Act. 8335(b)(1) and 8425(b)(1) of title 5, United if the amendments made by section 202 of (b) FUND AND SURCHARGES.— States Code, are each amended by adding at this title had then been in effect. (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 104 and the the end the following: ‘‘This subsection shall (2) EFFECT OF NOT CONTRIBUTING.—If the de- amendments made by section 102 shall take not apply in the case of an assistant United posit required under paragraph (1) is not effect 30 days after the date of enactment of States attorney.’’. paid, all prior service of the incumbent shall this Act. SEC. 202. PROVISIONS RELATING TO INCUM- remain fully creditable as law enforcement (2) PENDING CASES.—The amendments made BENTS. officer service, but the resulting annuity by section 102 shall apply to any case pend- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— shall be reduced in a manner similar to that ing on or after the date of enactment of this (1) the term ‘‘assistant United States at- described in section 8334(d)(2)(B) of title 5, Act. torney’’ means an assistant United States United States Code. attorney appointed under section 542 of title TITLE II—EQUITABLE RETIREMENT (3) PRIOR SERVICE DEFINED.—In this sub- 28, United States Code. section, the term ‘‘prior service’’ means, TREATMENT OF ASSISTANT UNITED (2) the term ‘‘incumbent’’ means an indi- STATES ATTORNEYS with respect to any individual who makes an vidual who is serving as an assistant United election (or is deemed to have made an elec- SEC. 201. RETIREMENT TREATMENT OF ASSIST- States attorney on the effective date of this tion) under subsection (c)(1)(A), all service ANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. section. performed as an assistant United States at- (a) CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.— (b) NOTICE REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 9 torney, but not exceeding 20 years, per- (1) ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY DE- months after the date of enactment of this formed by such individual before the date as FINED.—Section 8331 of title 5, United States Act, the Department of Justice shall take of which applicable retirement deductions Code, is amended— measures reasonably designed to provide no- begin to be made in accordance with such (A) in paragraph (28), by striking ‘‘and’’ at tice to incumbents on— election. the end; (1) their election rights under this title; (f) REGULATIONS.—The Office of Personnel (B) in paragraph (29) relating to dynamic and Management shall prescribe regulations nec- assumptions, by striking the period and in- (2) the effects of making or not making a essary to carry out this title, including pro- serting a semicolon; timely election under this title. visions under which any interest due on the (C) by redesignating paragraph (29) relat- (c) ELECTION AVAILABLE TO INCUMBENTS.— amount described under subsection (e) shall ing to air traffic controllers as paragraph (1) IN GENERAL.—An incumbent may elect, be determined. (30); for all purposes, to be treated— SEC. 203. EFFECTIVE DATES. (D) in paragraph (30), as so redesignated, (A) in accordance with the amendments (a) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by made by this title; or by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’; section 201 shall take effect on the first day (B) as if this title had never been enacted. and of the first applicable pay period beginning (2) FAILURE TO ELECT.—Failure to make a (E) by adding at the end the following: on or after 120 days after the date of enact- timely election under this subsection shall ‘‘(31) ‘assistant United States attorney’ ment of this Act. means an assistant United States attorney be treated in the same way as an election (b) INCUMBENTS.—Section 202 of this title appointed under section 542 of title 28.’’. under paragraph (1)(A), made on the last day shall take effect 120 days after the date of (2) RETIREMENT TREATMENT.—Chapter 83 of allowable under paragraph (3). enactment of this Act. title 5, United States Code, is amended by (3) TIME LIMITATION.—An election under adding after section 8351 the following: this subsection shall not be effective unless By Mr. SMITH (for himself, Mr. the election is made not later than the ear- ‘‘§ 8352. Assistant United States attorneys CONRAD, Ms. STABENOW, Ms. lier of— ‘‘Except as provided under the Enhanced (A) 120 days after the date on which the no- SNOWE, and Ms. COLLINS): Financial Recovery and Equitable Retire- tice under subsection (b) is provided; or S. 1730. A bill to amend part A of ment Treatment Act of 2007 (including the (B) the date on which the incumbent in- title IV of the Social Security Act, to provisions relating to the non-applicability volved separates from service. reward States for engaging individuals of mandatory separation requirements under (d) LIMITED RETROACTIVE EFFECT.— with disabilities in work activities, and section 8335(b) and 8425(b) of this title), an (1) EFFECT ON RETIREMENT.—In the case of assistant United States attorney shall be for other purposes; to the Committee an incumbent who elects (or is deemed to on Finance. treated in the same manner and to the same have elected) the option under subsection extent as a law enforcement officer for pur- Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise (c)(1)(A), all service performed by that indi- today to introduce Pathways to Inde- poses of this chapter.’’. vidual as an assistant United States attor- (3) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- ney (and, with respect to subparagraph (B) of pendence Act of 2007, along with Sen- MENTS.— this paragraph, any service performed by ators CONRAD, STABENOW, SNOWE, and (A) TABLE OF SECTIONS.—The table of sec- such individual pursuant to an appointment COLLINS. This legislation includes two tions for chapter 83 of title 5, United States under sections 515, 541, 543, and 546 of title 28, important provisions that will help Code, is amended by inserting after the item United States Code) shall— States transition Temporary Assist- relating to section 8351 the following: (A) to the extent performed on or after the ance for Needy Fami1ies, TANF, recipi- ‘‘8352. Assistant United States attorneys.’’. effective date of that election, be treated in ents who have disabilities into work. (B) MANDATORY SEPARATION.—Section accordance with applicable provisions of sub- States currently face a conflict be- 8335(a) of title 5, United States Code, is chapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title tween the new Federal TANF require- amended by striking ‘‘8331(29)(A)’’ and in- 5, United States Code, as amended by this serting ‘‘8331(30)(A)’’. title; and ments, as reauthorized by the Deficit (b) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYS- (B) to the extent performed before the ef- Reduction Act of 2006, DRA, and the TEM.— fective date of that election, be treated in nondiscrimination requirements of the (1) ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY DE- accordance with applicable provisions of sub- Americans with Disabilities Act. In FINED.—Section 8401 of title 5, United States chapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title order to comply with the ADA, States Code, is amended— 5, United States Code, as if the amendments must make modifications to the work (A) in paragraph (34), by striking ‘‘and’’ at made by this title had then been in effect. requirements they impose on TANF re- the end; (2) NO OTHER RETROACTIVE EFFECT.—Noth- cipients with disabilities to ensure that (B) in paragraph (35), by striking the pe- ing in this title (including the amendments riod and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and made by this title) shall affect any of the they can participate in the program (C) by adding at the end the following: terms or conditions of an individual’s em- and move toward gainful employment. ‘‘(36) ‘assistant United States attorney’ ployment (apart from those governed by sub- However, under new Federal TANF means an assistant United States attorney chapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title rules, States only get credit when re- appointed under section 542 of title 28.’’. 5, United States Code) with respect to any cipients participate in a narrow set of (2) RETIREMENT TREATMENT.—Section 8402 period of service preceding the date on which activities for a specific number of of title 5, United States Code, is amended by such individual’s election under subsection hours each week, with limited flexi- adding at the end the following: (c) is made (or is deemed to have been made). bility for people with disabilities. ‘‘(h) Except as provided under the En- (e) INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PRIOR hanced Financial Recovery and Equitable SERVICE.— Our legislation would allow States to Treatment Act of 2006 (including the provi- (1) IN GENERAL.—An individual who makes create modified employability plans for sions relating to the non-applicability of an election under subsection (c)(1)(A) shall, people with disabilities and get credit mandatory separation requirements under with respect to prior service performed by toward the TANF participation rate if

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The bill This bill will help families with disabil- in work for a month in a fiscal year if— also would allow states To exclude peo- ities achieve and maintain stability ‘‘(I) the State has determined that the re- ple with pending SSI applications and during the transition from welfare to cipient is in substantial compliance with ac- severe temporary disabilities from the becoming more financially secure and tivities and hourly participation require- work rates. independent of Government assistance. ments set forth in a modified employability This legislation allows states to re- Over 20 individual States, including plan that meets the requirements set forth ceive full credit when a modified em- Oregon, and the National Governors in clause (i); and Association, representing all 50 States ‘‘(II) the State complies with the reporting ployability plan is developed for a fam- requirement set forth in clause (iii) for the ily that includes a person with a dis- and five territories have identified fiscal year in which the month occurs. ability. The bill requires States that problems with how the current rules ‘‘(iii) REPORTS.— receive credit for families on their affect their ability to serve individuals ‘‘(I) REPORT BY STATE.—With respect to caseload with modified employability with disabilities appropriately and any fiscal year for which a State counts a re- plans to submit annual reports to the meet the TANF work requirements. cipient as engaged in work pursuant to a Department of Health and Human They have asked for modifications to modified employability plan, the State shall Services, HHS, on the types of modi- the new TANF requirements like the submit a report entitled ‘Annual State Re- ones proposed in our bill. port on TANF Recipients Participating in fications made and disabled popu- Work Activities Pursuant to Modified Em- lations served. It also requires HHS to I look forward to working with my ployability Plans Due to Disability’ to the compile this information and send an cosponsors, Senators CONRAD, STABE- Secretary not later than March 31 of the suc- annual report to Congress. NOW, SNOWE, and COLLINS on these im- ceeding fiscal year. The report shall provide This approach is appealing to States portant provisions, and I urge my col- the following information: for many reasons. It allows States to leagues to join us in support of this ‘‘(aa) The aggregate number of recipients design a system and receive credit for legislation. with modified employability plans due to a moving a person progressively over I ask unanimous consent that the disability. time from rehabilitation toward work. text of the bill and letters of support be ‘‘(bb) The percentage of all recipients with modified employability plans who substan- It also creates a more realistic work printed in the RECORD. There being no objection, the mate- tially complied with activities set forth in structure for individuals with disabil- the plans each month of the fiscal year. ities and/or addictions who otherwise rial was ordered to be printed in the ‘‘(cc) Information regarding the most prev- may fall out of the system either RECORD, as follows: alent types of physical and mental impair- through sanction or discouragement, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ments that provided the basis for the dis- despite their need for financial assist- resentatives of the United States of America in ability determinations. ance. Congress assembled, ‘‘(dd) The percentage of cases with a modi- In July 2002, the General Accounting SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. fied employability plan in which the recipi- Office reported that as many as 44 per- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Pathways to ent had a disability, was caring for a child Independence Act of 2007’’. with a disability, or was caring for another cent of TANF families have a parent or SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF MODIFIED EMPLOY- family member with a disability. child with a physical or mental impair- ABILITY PLAN FOR INDIVIDUALS ‘‘(ee) A description of the most prevalent ment. This is almost three times high- WITH DISABILITIES. types of modification in work activities or er than the rate among the non-TANF (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 407(c)(2) of the hours of participation that were included in population in the United States. In 8 Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 607(c)(2)) is the modified employability plans. percent of TANF families, there is both amended by adding at the end the following ‘‘(ff) A description of the qualifications of new subparagraph: a parent and a child with a disability; the staff who determined whether individ- ‘‘(E) INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES COM- uals had a disability, of the staff who deter- among non-TANF families, this figure PLYING WITH A MODIFIED EMPLOYABILITY PLAN mined that individuals needed modifications is 1 percent. The GAO’s work confirmed DEEMED TO BE MEETING WORK PARTICIPATION to their work requirements, and of the staff the findings of earlier studies, includ- REQUIREMENTS.— who developed the modified employability ing work by the Urban Institute and ‘‘(i) MODIFIED EMPLOYABILITY PLAN.—A plans. the HHS Inspector General. State may develop a modified employability ‘‘(II) REPORT BY SECRETARY.—The Sec- These figures mean that we need to plan for an adult or minor child head of retary shall submit an annual report to Con- make sure that the TANF program household recipient of assistance who has gress entitled ‘Efforts in State TANF Pro- gives States the ability and incentives been determined by a qualified medical, grams to Promote and Support Employment to serve families in their TANF pro- mental health, addiction, or social services for Individuals with Disabilities’ not later professional (as determined by the State) to than July 31 of each fiscal year that includes grams and help them to move from have a disability, or who is caring for a fam- information on State efforts to engage indi- welfare to work. This is the lesson that ily member with a disability (as so deter- viduals with disabilities in work activities Oregon and many other States already mined). The modified employability plan for the preceding fiscal year. The report have learned when they developed and shall— shall include the following: refined their TANF programs. ‘‘(I) include a determination that, because ‘‘(aa) The number of individuals for whom Most individuals with disabilities of the disability of the recipient or the indi- each State has developed a modified employ- who receive TANF are able to engage vidual for whom the recipient is caring, rea- ability plan. in work activities and move toward sonable modification of work activities, ‘‘(bb) The types of physical and mental im- employment, and many will either hourly participation requirements, or both, pairments that provided the basis for the dis- need no modifications to standard is needed in order for the recipient to par- ability determination, and whether the indi- ticipate in work activities; vidual with the disability was an adult re- work activities or only minor modi- ‘‘(II) set forth the modified work activities cipient or minor child head of household, a fications. Those with more serious con- in which the recipient is required to partici- child, or a non-recipient family member. ditions may need more intensive serv- pate; ‘‘(cc) The types of modifications that ices and more significant adjustment ‘‘(III) set forth the number of hours per States have included in modified employ- to the basic work requirements. Under week for which the recipient is required to ability plans. the bill, a qualified professional must participate in such modified work activities ‘‘(dd) The extent to which individuals with make a determination that an indi- based on the State’s evaluation of the fam- a modified employability plan are partici- vidual has a disability and the state ily’s circumstances; pating in work activities. must document the types of modifica- ‘‘(IV) set forth the services, supports, and ‘‘(ee) An analysis of the extent to which modifications that the State will provide to the option to establish such modified em- tions, if any, that the individual needs the recipient or the recipient’s family; ployability plans was a factor in States’ to succeed in moving toward employ- ‘‘(V) be developed in cooperation with the achieving or not achieving the minimum ment. recipient; and participation rates under subsection (a) for Our bill proposes the creation of a ‘‘(VI) be reviewed not less than every 6 the fiscal year. more appropriate path for those who months. ‘‘(iv) DEFINITIONS.—

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‘‘(I) DISABILITY.—For purposes of this sub- mental health and substance use conditions working with you toward swift enactment of paragraph, the term ‘disability’ means a in programs to help them successfully move the ‘‘Pathways to Independence Act of 2007’’. mental or physical impairment, including from welfare to work. Sincerely, substance abuse or addiction, that— Mental Health America is dedicated to DAVID SHERN, ‘‘(aa) constitutes or results in a substan- helping all people live mentally healthier President & CEO. tial impediment to employment; or lives. Our network of over 320 State and local CONSORTIUM FOR CITIZENS WITH ‘‘(bb) substantially limits 1 or more major affiliates nationwide includes advocates, DISABILITIES, life activities. consumers of mental health services, family Washington, DC, June 28, 2007. ‘‘(II) MODIFIED WORK ACTIVITIES.—For pur- members of consumers, providers of mental Hon. GORDON SMITH, poses of this subparagraph, the term ‘modi- health care, and other concerned citizens— Hon. DEBBIE STABENOW, fied work activities’ means activities the all dedicated to improving mental health Hon. SUSAN COLLINS, State has determined will help the recipient care and promoting mental wellness. Hon. KENT CONRAD, become employable and which are not sub- A large percentage of individuals who need Hon. OLYMPIA SNOWE, ject to and do not count against the limita- and rely on the Temporary Assistance for U.S. Senate, tions and requirements under the preceding Needy Families (TANF) program have sig- Washington, DC. provisions of this subsection and of sub- nificant mental health conditions and sub- DEAR SENATORS SMITH, CONRAD, STABENOW, section (d).’’. stance use disorders. Studies indicate that (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments one-fourth to one-third of TANF recipients SNOWE, AND COLLINS: We are writing to made by this section shall take effect on Oc- has serious mental health conditions, and thank you for introducing legislation that tober 1, 2007. some studies show that up to one-fifth of will allow States to more effectively serve SEC. 3. STATE OPTION TO EXCLUDE SSI APPLI- TANF recipients have substance use dis- families that include a person with a dis- CANTS IN WORK PARTICIPATION orders. Moreover, more than one-fifth have ability in the Temporary Assistance to RATE. learning disabilities and more than one-fifth Needy Families (TANF) program. We believe (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 407(b)(5) of the have physical impairments. As you know, this legislation, if enacted, will significantly Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 607(b)(5)) is these rates are well above those for the gen- improve the ability of States to help families amended by striking ‘‘at its option, not re- eral population and indicate a pressing need successfully move from welfare toward work quire an individual’’ and all that follows and for access to care. while also ensuring that the needs of family members with disabilities are met. The un- inserting ‘‘at its option— We are very concerned about changes made dersigned organizations enthusiastically sup- ‘‘(A) not require an individual who is a sin- to the TANF program in reauthorizing legis- port this legislation. gle custodial parent caring for a child who lation included in the Deficit Reduction Act has not attained 12 months of age to engage (DRA). Individuals with mental health condi- The Consortium for Citizens with Disabil- in work, and may disregard such an indi- tions, substance use disorders, or other dis- ities (CCD) is a coalition of national con- vidual in determining the participation rates abling conditions will need assistance meet- sumer, advocacy, provider and professional under subsection (a) of this section for not ing the work requirements of the TANF pro- organizations headquartered in Washington, more than 12 months; gram that were significantly tightened by DC. We work together to advocate for na- ‘‘(B) disregard for purposes of determining the DRA. However, the regulations issued by tional public policy that ensures the self de- such rates for any month, on a case-by-case the Department of Health and Human Serv- termination, independence, empowerment, basis, an individual who is an applicant for ices implementing the new DRA require- integration, and inclusion of children and or a recipient of supplemental security in- ments provide such narrow definitions of the adults with disabilities in all aspects of soci- come benefits under title XVI or of social se- types of activities that can count toward a ety. The CCD TANF Task Force seeks to en- curity disability insurance benefits under state’s work participation rate (which deter- sure that families that include persons with title II, if— mines Federal funding), we fear States will disabilities are afforded equal opportunities ‘‘(i) the State has determined that an ap- be discouraged from providing the services and appropriate accommodations under the plication for such benefits has been filed by these individuals need in order to be engaged TANF block grant. or on behalf of the individual; in the program and able to work. We are par- Congress explicitly stated in the Personal ‘‘(ii) the State has determined that there is ticularly alarmed that States are only al- Responsibility and Work Opportunity Rec- a reasonable basis to conclude that the indi- lowed to count individuals receiving mental onciliation Act that, in implementing TANF, vidual meets the disability or blindness cri- health or substance abuse treatment or reha- States are to comply with the Americans teria applied under title II or XVI; bilitation activities as job readiness activi- with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 ‘‘(iii) there has been no final decision (in- ties for 4 consecutive weeks and 6 weeks of the Rehabilitative Services Act of 1973. cluding a decision for which no appeal is total per year before requiring that these in- The expectation, therefore, is that States pending at the administrative or judicial dividuals be engaged in full-time employ- will provide individualized treatment and an level or for which the time period for filing ment. effective and meaningful opportunity to such an appeal has expired) denying benefits; States are required under the Americans fully participate in the program. To achieve and with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 this, States must provide appropriate serv- ‘‘(iv) not less than every 6 months, the of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehab Act) ices, modify as necessary policies, practices, State reviews the status of such application to make modifications to Federal programs, and procedures, and adopt non-discrimina- and determines that there is a reasonable including TANF, to enable individuals with tory methods of administering the program. basis to conclude that the individual con- disabilities to participate. However, if States This expectation is also conveyed in guid- tinues to meet the disability or blindness provide ADA-required modifications to the ance to the States issued by the Office of criteria under title II or XVI; and work requirements for individuals with dis- Civil Rights in the Department of Health and ‘‘(C) disregard for purposes of determining abilities, including those with serious men- Human Services. such rates for any month, on a case-by-case tal health conditions, they may not meet Under the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA), basis, an individual who the State has deter- their work participation rates even if these Congress reauthorized the TANF block grant mined would meet the disability criteria for TANF recipients are actively engaged in ac- program. The legislation retained States’ ob- supplemental security income benefits under tivities designed to help them secure full- ligation to comply fully with the ADA and title XVI or social security disability insur- time jobs. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ance benefits under title II but for the re- Your bill would give States the flexibility as amended while hindering States’ ability quirement that the disability has lasted or is they need in order to fully engage individ- to fully engage families that include a per- expected to last for a continuous period of uals with serious mental health conditions son with a disability. The DRA effectively not less than 12 months.’’. or substance use disorders in activities de- increases the work participation rate for the (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments signed to move them successfully into em- TANF program and imposes penalties on made by this section shall take effect on Oc- ployment. Specifically, your bill would allow States that fail to meet the participation tober 1, 2007. States to develop ‘‘modified employability rates. It does not allow States to receive plans’’ for TANF recipients who are deter- credit toward the work participation rate for MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA, mined by qualified medical, mental health, families whose employability plan has been Alexandria, VA, June 28, 2007. or social services professionals either to modified to accommodate a person with a Hon. GORDON SMITH, have a disability or to be caring for a family disability. It fails to ensure that States re- Hon. DEBBIE STABENOW, member with a disability. These provisions ceive adequate credit for providing rehabili- Hon. SUSAN COLLINS, would also enable States to meet the ADA tative services to parents with disabilities to Hon. KENT CONRAD, and Rehab Act requirements to provide rea- help them prepare for a successful transition Hon. OLYMPIA SNOWE, sonable accommodations to these families to work. In short, existing policies do not U.S. Senate, without losing Federal TANF funds. provide States with credit for offering appro- Washington, DC. We greatly appreciate your on-going lead- priate accommodation and services to fami- DEAR SENATORS SMITH, CONRAD, STABENOW, ership in working to ensure that individuals lies that include a person with a disability. SNOWE, AND COLLINS: I am writing to com- with mental health conditions, substance use Instead it increases the likelihood States of- mend you for introducing the ‘‘Pathways to disorders, and other disabling conditions are fering such accommodations and services Independence Act of 2007’’. This legislation able to fully participate in and benefit from that ‘‘do not count’’ will face financial pen- will enable States to engage individuals with the TANF program. We look forward to alties.

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Mr. President, I rise to In addition, the Commission will use regulations, the National Governor’s Asso- introduce the United States Authoriza- OMB’s PART, which is a tool to assess ciation stated that: tion and Sunset Commission Act of and improve program performance. Governors continue to believe that States 2007. I am very pleased to be joined by PART looks at all factors that affect should have maximum flexibility in receiv- my colleagues and good friends, Sen- and reflect program performance in- ing credit for key rehabilitative and sup- ator GEORGE VOINOVICH and Senator portive services such as substance abuse, be- cluding program purpose and design, havioral/mental health and domestic vio- SAXBY CHAMBLISS, who share my com- performance measurement, evalua- lence treatments in one or more work activ- mitment that every dime sent by tax- tions, and strategic planning, program ity. These services are an imperative part of payers to Washington, DC, is spent management, and program results. moving recipients, with barriers, to work wisely. Using PART, OMB has scored 793 Gov- and retaining employment. States need cred- The United States Authorization and ernment programs and found that 4 it for these services in work activities that Sunset Commission Act of 2007 creates percent are ineffective and the results are fully countable for all hours of participa- an eight member bipartisan Commis- for 24 percent could not be shown. Pro- tion without time limit. sion, made up of four Senators and four We believe your legislation provides appro- grams rated as ‘‘ineffective’’ or ‘‘re- priate flexibility for families who require ac- Representatives. The Commission will sults not demonstrated’’ account for commodation due to a disability. Under this look at the effectiveness and efficiency $152 billion in budget authority. bill, States will receive credit, not face pen- of all Federal programs, but will espe- The Commission’s work will be guid- alties, for investing in the supports nec- cially focus on unauthorized and inef- ed by 10 criteria, including the pro- essary to help individuals with disabilities fective programs. The bill is modeled gram’s effectiveness and efficiency, succeed in the labor market and achieve a after the sunset process that the State achievement of performance goals, and higher degree of self-reliance. The flexibility of Texas instituted in 1977 to identify whether the program has fulfilled its provided in this bill can improve the overall and eliminate waste, duplication, and performance of the TANF program by help- legislative intent. ing families at greatest risk move toward inefficiency in government agencies. Unfortunately Congress has a tend- employment. To date, studies have dem- This process has led to the elimination ency to create commissions and then onstrated that a disproportionate number of of dozens of agencies that have out- ignore their work and continue on with families who exit the program without em- lived their usefulness and has saved business as usual. This bill solves this ployment or other sources of financial assist- Texas taxpayers hundreds of millions problem. It requires Congress to con- ance include a person with a disability. of dollars. sider, debate, and vote on the Commis- States can and must serve these families bet- The job of the Commission is to ask sion’s report under expedited proce- ter and Congress should provide them with the fundamental question: ‘‘Is an agen- the tools to do so by supporting this legisla- dures. cy or program still needed?’’ The United States Authorization and tion. The Commission has two major re- Thank you again for introducing this legis- Sunset Commission Act of 2007 is an sponsibilities. First, the Commission lation and your leadership on this very im- important step to getting our fiscal must submit a legislative proposal to portant issue. We are grateful for your lead- house in order and to making sure that Congress at least once every 10 years ership on behalf of families that include an Congress gets back to the hard work of adult or child with a disability. We look for- that includes a review schedule of at oversight to determine if programs ac- ward to working with you and your staffs to least 25 percent of unauthorized Fed- tually fulfill their stated purpose or ensure that this provision becomes law. eral programs and at least 25 percent of yield some unintended or counter- Sincerely, ineffective Federal programs or where American Dance Therapy Association. productive results. Periodic assess- effectiveness cannot be shown by the American Music Therapy Association. ments are essential to good Govern- Office of Management and Budget’s, American Association on Intellectual & ment and this is what the Commission OMB, Performance Assessment Rating Developmental Disabilities. will provide to Congress and to tax- American Psychological Association. Tool, PART. The Commission’s sched- payers across the country. For this Association of University Centers on Dis- ule will abolish each program if Con- reason, I ask that my colleagues join abilities (AUCD). gress fails to either reauthorize the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. me in cosponsoring the United States program or consider the Commission’s Easter Seals, Inc. Authorization and Sunset Commission recommendations within 2 years. Epilepsy Foundation. Act of 2007. Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Second, the Commission must con- Learning Disabilities Association of Amer- duct a review of each program identi- I ask unanimous consent that the ica. fied in its review schedule and send its text of the bill be printed in the Mental Health America. recommendations for congressional re- RECORD. National Alliance on Mental Illness. There being no objection, the text of National Alliance to End Homelessness. view. Congress will then have 2 years to consider and pass the Commission’s the bill was printed in the RECORD, as National Association of Councils on Devel- follows: opmental Disabilities. recommendations or to reauthorize the National Association of County Behavioral program before it is abolished. S. 1731 Health and Developmental Disability Direc- Congress has two bites of the apple Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tors. when it comes to evaluating Federal resentatives of the United States of America in National Association of State Directors of spending. First, when it authorizes a Congress assembled, Special Education. program and second when it appro- National Association of State Head Injury SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Administrators. priates the money for it. Yet a study This Act may be cited as the ‘‘United National Association of State Mental by the Congressional Budget Office States Authorization and Sunset Commis- Health Program Directors. found that Congress spent just under sion Act of 2007’’. National Council for Community Behav- $160 billion in 2006 on agencies and pro- SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. ioral Healthcare. grams despite the fact that their au- In this Act— National Disability Rights Network. thorization had expired. The list in- (1) the term ‘‘agency’’ means an Executive The Arc of the United States. cluded hundreds of accounts, big and agency as defined under section 105 of title 5, United Cerebral Palsy. United States Code; United Spinal Association. small, ranging from the Coast Guard, $8 billion, to the Administration on (2) the term ‘‘Commission’’ means the United States Authorization and Sunset By Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Mr. Aging, $1.5 billion, to section 8 tenant- Commission established under section 3; and VOINOVICH, and Mr. CHAMBLISS): based housing, $15.6 billion, to foreign (3) the term ‘‘Commission Schedule and S. 1731. A bill to provide for the con- relations programs, $9.5 billion. Many Review bill’’ means the proposed legislation tinuing review of unauthorized Federal of these expired programs and agencies, submitted to Congress under section 4(b).

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SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION. (2) the chairperson shall have the author- (7) DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF THE COMMIS- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established ity to begin the operations of the Commis- SION.— the United States Authorization and Sunset sion, including the hiring of staff. (A) DIRECTOR.—The chairperson of the Commission. (h) MEETING; VACANCIES.—After its initial Commission may appoint a staff director and (b) COMPOSITION.—The Commission shall be meeting, the Commission shall meet upon such other personnel as may be necessary to composed of 8 members (in this Act referred the call of the chairperson or a majority of enable the Commission to carry out its func- to as the ‘‘members’’), as follows: its members. Any vacancy in the Commis- tions, without regard to the provisions of (1) Four members appointed by the major- sion shall not affect its powers, but shall be title 5, United States Code, governing ap- ity leader of the Senate, 1 of whom may in- filled in the same manner in which the origi- clude the majority leader of the Senate, with nal appointment was made. pointments in the competitive service and minority members appointed with the con- (i) POWERS OF THE COMMISSION.— without regard to the provisions of chapter sent of the minority leader of the Senate. (1) IN GENERAL.— 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that (2) Four members appointed by the Speak- (A) HEARINGS, TESTIMONY, AND EVIDENCE.— title relating to classification and General er of the House of Representatives, 1 of The Commission may, for the purpose of car- Schedule pay rates, except that no rate of whom may include the Speaker of the House rying out the provisions of this Act— pay fixed under this subsection may exceed of Representatives, with minority members (i) hold such hearings and sit and act at the equivalent of that payable to a person appointed with the consent of the minority such times and places, take such testimony, occupying a position at level II of the Execu- leader of the House of Representatives. receive such evidence, administer such tive Schedule. Any Federal Government em- (3) The Director of the Congressional Budg- oaths; and ployee may be detailed to the Commission et Office and the Comptroller of the Govern- (ii) require, by subpoena or otherwise, the without reimbursement from the Commis- ment Accountability Office shall be non-vot- attendance and testimony of such witnesses sion, and such detailee shall retain the ing ex officio members of the Commission. and the production of such books, records, rights, status, and privileges of his or her (c) QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS.— correspondence, memoranda, papers, and regular employment without interruption. (1) IN GENERAL.— documents, that the Commission or such (B) PERSONNEL AS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.— (A) SENATE MEMBERS.—Of the members ap- designated subcommittee or designated (i) IN GENERAL.—The executive director pointed under subsection (b)(1), 4 shall be member may determine advisable. and any personnel of the Commission who members of the Senate (not more than 2 of (B) SUBPOENAS.—Subpoenas issued under are employees shall be employees under sec- whom may be of the same political party). subparagraph (A)(ii) may be issued to require tion 2105 of title 5, United States Code, for (B) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS.— attendance and testimony of witnesses and Of the members appointed under subsection the production of evidence relating to any purposes of chapters 63, 81, 83, 84, 85, 87, 89, (b)(2), 4 shall be members of the House of matter under investigation by the Commis- 89A, 89B, and 90 of that title. Representatives, not more than 2 of whom sion. (ii) MEMBERS OF COMMISSION.—Clause (i) may be of the same political party. (C) ENFORCEMENT.—The provisions of sec- shall not be construed to apply to members (2) CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP.— tions 102 through 104 of the Revised Statutes of the Commission. (A) IN GENERAL.—If a member was ap- of the United States (2 U.S.C. 192 through (C) PROCUREMENT OF TEMPORARY AND pointed to the Commission as a Member of 194) shall apply in the case of any failure of INTERMITTENT SERVICES.—With the approval Congress and the member ceases to be a any witness to comply with any subpoena or of the majority of the Commission, the Member of Congress, that member shall to testify when summoned under authority chairperson of the Commission may procure cease to be a member of the Commission. of this paragraph. temporary and intermittent services under (B) ACTIONS OF COMMISSION UNAFFECTED.— (2) CONTRACTING.—The Commission may section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, Any action of the Commission shall not be contract with and compensate government at rates for individuals which do not exceed affected as a result of a member becoming and private agencies or persons for services the daily equivalent of the annual rate of ineligible under subparagraph (A). without regard to section 3709 of the Revised basic pay prescribed for level V of the Execu- (d) INITIAL APPOINTMENTS.—Not later than Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5) to enable the Commis- tive Schedule under section 5316 of such 90 days after the date of enactment of this sion to discharge its duties under this Act. title. Act, all initial appointments to the Commis- (3) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES.— (8) COMPENSATION AND TRAVEL EXPENSES.— sion shall be made. The Commission is authorized to secure di- (A) COMPENSATION.—Members shall not be (e) CHAIRPERSON; VICE CHAIRPERSON.— rectly from any executive department, bu- paid by reason of their service as members. (1) INITIAL CHAIRPERSON.—An individual reau, agency, board, commission, office, shall be designated by the Speaker of the (B) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each member of independent establishment, or instrumen- the Commission shall be allowed travel ex- House of Representatives from among the tality of the Government, information, sug- members initially appointed under sub- penses, including per diem in lieu of subsist- gestions, estimates, and statistics for the ence, in accordance with sections 5702 and section (b)(2) to serve as chairperson of the purposes of this section. Each such depart- Commission for a period of 2 years. 5703(b) of title 5, United States Code. ment, bureau, agency, board, commission, of- (2) INITIAL VICE CHAIRPERSON.—An indi- fice, establishment, or instrumentality shall, (j) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— vidual shall be designated by the majority to the extent authorized by law, furnish such There are authorized to be appropriated such leader of the Senate from among the individ- information, suggestions, estimates, and sta- sums as necessary for the purposes of car- uals initially appointed under subsection tistics directly to the Commission, upon re- (b)(1) to serve as vice-chairperson of the rying out the duties of the Commission. quest made by the chairperson. Commission for a period of 2 years. (k) TERMINATION.—The Commission shall (4) SUPPORT SERVICES.— (3) ALTERNATE APPOINTMENTS OF CHAIRMEN terminate on December 31, 2037. (A) GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE.— AND VICE CHAIRMEN.—Following the termi- The Government Accountability Office is au- nation of the 2-year period described under SEC. 4. DUTIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE paragraphs (1) and (2), the Speaker and the thorized on a nonreimbursable basis to pro- UNITED STATES AUTHORIZATION majority leader of the Senate shall alternate vide the Commission with administrative AND SUNSET COMMISSION. services, funds, facilities, staff, and other every 2 years in appointing the chairperson (a) SCHEDULE AND REVIEW.— support services for the performance of the and vice-chairperson of the Commission. (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months functions of the Commission. (f) TERMS OF MEMBERS.— after the date of the enactment of this Act (B) GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.— (1) MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.—Each member and at least once every 10 years thereafter, The Administrator of General Services shall appointed to the Commission shall serve for the Commission shall submit to Congress a provide to the Commission on a nonreim- a term of 6 years, except that, of the mem- legislative proposal that includes the sched- bers first appointed under paragraphs (1) and bursable basis such administrative support services as the Commission may request. ule of review and abolishment of agencies (2) of subsection (b), 2 members shall be ap- and programs (in this section referred to as (C) AGENCIES.—In addition to the assist- pointed to serve a term of 3 years. the ‘‘Commission Schedule and Review (2) TERM LIMIT.—A member of the Commis- ance under subparagraphs (A) and (B), de- bill’’). sion who serves more than 3 years of a term partments and agencies of the United States (2) SCHEDULE.—The schedule of the Com- may not be appointed to another term as a are authorized to provide to the Commission mission shall provide a timeline for the Com- member. such services, funds, facilities, staff, and (g) INITIAL MEETING.—If, after 90 days after other support services as the Commission mission’s review and proposed abolishment the date of enactment of this Act, 5 or more may determine advisable as may be author- of— members of the Commission have been ap- ized by law. (A) at least 25 percent of unauthorized pointed— (5) POSTAL SERVICES.—The Commission agencies or programs as measured in dollars, (1) members who have been appointed may use the United States mails in the same including those identified by the Congres- may— manner and under the same conditions as de- sional Budget Office under section 602(e)(3) of (A) meet; and partments and agencies of the United States. title 2, United States Code; and (B) select a chairperson from among the (6) IMMUNITY.—The Commission is an agen- (B) if applicable, at least 25 percent of the members (if a chairperson has not been ap- cy of the United States for purposes of part programs as measured in dollars identified pointed) who may serve as chairperson until V of title 18, United States Code (relating to by the Office of Management and Budget the appointment of a chairperson; and immunity of witnesses). through its Program Assessment Rating

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A motion to the schedule for review and abolishment of ommendations. reconsider the vote by which the motion to agencies under paragraph (1), the Commis- (2) ADDITIONAL REPORTS.—The Commission proceed is agreed to or not agreed to shall sion shall provide that any agency that per- shall submit to Congress and the President not be in order. If the motion to proceed is forms similar or related functions be re- additional reports as prescribed under para- agreed to, the Senate or the House of Rep- viewed concurrently. graph (1) on or before June 30 of every other resentatives, as the case may be, shall imme- (4) CRITERIA AND REVIEW.—The Commission year. diately proceed to consideration of the bill shall review each agency and program identi- (d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in without intervening motion, order, or other fied under paragraph (1) in accordance with this section shall be construed to limit the business, and the bill shall remain the unfin- the following criteria as applicable: power of the Commission to review any Fed- ished business of the Senate or the House of (A) The effectiveness and the efficiency of eral program or agency. Representatives, as the case may be, until the program or agency. (e) APPROVAL OF REPORTS.—The Commis- disposed of. (B) The achievement of performance goals sion Schedule and Review bill and all other (C) LIMITED DEBATE.—Debate on the bill (as defined under section 1115(g)(4) of title 31, legislative proposals and reports submitted and all amendments thereto and on all de- United States Code). under this section shall require the approval batable motions and appeals in connection (C) The management of the financial and of not less than 5 members of the Commis- therewith shall be limited to not more than personnel issues of the program or agency. sion. 50 hours, which shall be divided equally be- (D) Whether the program or agency has SEC. 5. EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF COMMIS- tween those favoring and those opposing the fulfilled the legislative intent surrounding SION RECOMMENDATIONS. bill. A motion further to limit debate on the its creation, taking into account any change (a) INTRODUCTION AND COMMITTEE CONSID- bill is in order and is not debatable. All time in legislative intent during the existence of ERATION.— used for consideration of the bill, including the program or agency. (1) INTRODUCTION.—If any legislative pro- time used for quorum calls (except quorum (E) Ways the agency or program could be posal with provisions is submitted to Con- calls immediately preceding a vote) and vot- less burdensome but still efficient in pro- gress under section 4(c), a bill with that pro- ing, shall come from the 50 hours of debate. tecting the public. posal and provisions shall be introduced in (D) AMENDMENTS.—No amendment that is (F) Whether reorganization, consolidation, the Senate by the majority leader, and in the not germane to the provisions of the bill abolishment, expansion, or transfer of agen- House of Representatives, by the Speaker. shall be in order in the Senate. In the Sen- cies or programs would better enable the Upon introduction, the bill shall be referred ate, an amendment, any amendment to an Federal Government to accomplish its mis- to the appropriate committees of Congress amendment, or any debatable motion or ap- sions and goals. under paragraph (2). If the bill is not intro- peal is debatable for not to exceed 1 hour to (G) The promptness and effectiveness of an duced in accordance with the preceding sen- be divided equally between those favoring agency in handling complaints and requests tence, then any Member of Congress may in- and those opposing the amendment, motion, made under section 552 of title 5, United troduce that bill in their respective House of or appeal. States Code (commonly referred to as the Congress beginning on the date that is the (E) VOTE ON FINAL PASSAGE.—Immediately Freedom of Information Act). 5th calendar day that such House is in ses- following the conclusion of the debate on the (H) The extent that the agency encourages sion following the date of the submission of bill, and the disposition of any pending and uses public participation when making such proposal with provisions. amendments under subparagraph (D), the rules and decisions. (2) COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION.— vote on final passage of the bill shall occur. (I) The record of the agency in complying (A) REFERRAL.—A bill introduced under (F) OTHER MOTIONS NOT IN ORDER.—A mo- with requirements for equal employment op- paragraph (1) shall be referred to any appro- tion to postpone consideration of the bill, a portunity, the rights and privacy of individ- priate committee of jurisdiction in the Sen- motion to proceed to the consideration of uals, and purchasing products from histori- ate, any appropriate committee of jurisdic- other business, or a motion to recommit the cally underutilized businesses. tion in the House of Representatives, the bill is not in order. A motion to reconsider (J) The extent to which the program or Committee on the Budget and the Com- the vote by which the bill is agreed to or not agency duplicates or conflicts with other mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- agreed to is not in order. Federal agencies, State or local government, mental Affairs of the Senate, and the Com- (2) CONSIDERATION BY OTHER HOUSE.—If, be- or the private sector and if consolidation or mittee on the Budget and the Committee on fore the passage by one House of the bill that streamlining into a single agency or program Homeland Security and Governmental Af- was introduced in such House, such House re- is feasible. fairs of the House of Representatives. ceives from the other House a bill as passed (b) SCHEDULE AND ABOLISHMENT OF AGEN- (B) REPORTING.—Not later than 30 calendar by such other House— CIES AND PROGRAMS.— days after the introduction of the bill, each (A) the bill of the other House shall not be (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months committee of Congress to which the bill was referred to a committee and may only be after the date of the enactment of this Act referred shall report the bill or a committee considered for final passage in the House and at least once every 10 years thereafter, amendment thereto. that receives it under subparagraph (C); the Commission shall submit to the Congress (C) DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE.—If a com- (B) the procedure in the House in receipt of a Commission Schedule and Review bill mittee to which is referred a bill has not re- the bill of the other House, with respect to that— ported such bill at the end of 30 calendar the bill that was introduced in the House in (A) includes a schedule for review of agen- days after its introduction or at the end of receipt of the bill of the other House, shall cies and programs; and the first day after there has been reported to be the same as if no bill had been received (B) abolishes any agency or program 2 the House involved a bill, whichever is ear- from the other House; and years after the date the Commission com- lier, such committee shall be deemed to be (C) notwithstanding subparagraph (B), the pletes its review of the agency or program, discharged from further consideration of vote on final passage shall be on the bill of unless the agency or program is reauthorized such bill, and such bill shall be placed on the the other House. by Congress. appropriate calendar of the House involved. Upon disposition of a bill that is received by (2) EXPEDITED CONGRESSIONAL CONSIDER- (b) EXPEDITED PROCEDURE.— one House from the other House, it shall no ATION PROCEDURES.—In reviewing the Com- (1) CONSIDERATION.— longer be in order to consider the bill that mission Schedule and Review bill, Congress (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 5 calendar was introduced in the receiving House. shall follow the expedited procedures under days after the date on which a committee (3) CONSIDERATION IN CONFERENCE.— section 6. has been discharged from consideration of a (A) CONVENING OF CONFERENCE.—Imme- (c) RECOMMENDATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE bill, the majority leader of the Senate, or the diately upon final passage of a bill that re- PROPOSALS.— majority leader’s designee, or the Speaker of sults in a disagreement between the 2 Houses (1) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the House of Representatives, or the Speak- of Congress with respect to a bill, conferees the date of enactment of this Act, the Com- er’s designee, shall move to proceed to the shall be appointed and a conference con- mission shall submit to Congress and the consideration of the committee amendment vened. President— to the bill, and if there is no such amend- (B) ACTION ON CONFERENCE REPORTS IN THE (A) a report that reviews and analyzes ac- ment, to the bill. It shall also be in order for SENATE.— cording to the criteria established under sub- any member of the Senate or the House of (i) MOTION TO PROCEED.—The motion to section (a)(4) for each agency and program to Representatives, respectively, to move to proceed to consideration in the Senate of the be reviewed in the year in which the report proceed to the consideration of the bill at conference report on a bill may be made even is submitted under the schedule submitted to any time after the conclusion of such 5-day though a previous motion to the same effect Congress under subsection (a)(1); period. has been disagreed to. (B) a proposal, if appropriate, to reauthor- (B) MOTION TO PROCEED.—A motion to pro- (ii) DEBATE.—Consideration in the Senate ize, reorganize, consolidate, expand, or trans- ceed to the consideration of a bill is highly of the conference report (including a mes- fer the Federal programs and agencies to be privileged in the House of Representatives sage between Houses) on a bill, and all

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Debate on (1) shall be referred to any appropriate com- the 10 hours of debate. any debatable motion or appeal related to mittee of jurisdiction in the Senate, any ap- (D) AMENDMENTS.—No amendment to the the conference report (or a message between propriate committee of jurisdiction in the Commission Schedule and Review bill shall Houses) shall be limited to 1 hour, to be House of Representatives, the Committee on be in order in the Senate and the House of equally divided between, and controlled by, the Budget and the Committee on Homeland Representatives. the mover and the manager of the conference Security and Governmental Affairs of the (E) VOTE ON FINAL PASSAGE.—Immediately report (or a message between Houses). Senate and the Committee on the Budget following the conclusion of the debate on the (iii) CONFERENCE REPORT DEFEATED.— and the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Commission Schedule and Review bill, the Should the conference report be defeated, de- ment Reform of the House of Representa- vote on final passage of the Commission bate on any request for a new conference and tives. A committee to which a Commission Schedule and Review bill shall occur. the appointment of conferrees shall be lim- Schedule and Review bill is referred under (F) OTHER MOTIONS NOT IN ORDER.—A mo- ited to 1 hour, to be equally divided between, this paragraph may review and comment on tion to postpone consideration of the Com- and controlled by, the manager of the con- such bill, may report such bill to the respec- mission Schedule and Review bill, a motion ference report and the minority leader or the tive House, and may not amend such bill. to proceed to the consideration of other busi- minority leader’s designee, and should any (B) REPORTING.—Not later than 30 calendar ness, or a motion to recommit the Commis- motion be made to instruct the conferees be- days after the introduction of the Commis- sion Schedule and Review bill is not in order. fore the conferees are named, debate on such sion Schedule and Review bill, each Com- A motion to reconsider the vote by which motion shall be limited to 1⁄2 hour, to be mittee of Congress to which the Commission the Commission Schedule and Review bill is equally divided between, and controlled by, Schedule and Review bill was referred shall agreed to or not agreed to is not in order. the mover and the manager of the conference report the bill. (2) CONSIDERATION BY OTHER HOUSE.—If, be- report. Debate on any amendment to any (C) DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE.—If a com- fore the passage by one House of the Com- such instructions shall be limited to 20 min- mittee to which is referred a Commission mission Schedule and Review bill that was utes, to be equally divided between and con- Schedule and Review bill has not reported introduced in such House, such House re- trolled by the mover and the manager of the such Commission Schedule and Review bill ceives from the other House a Commission conference report. In all cases when the man- at the end of 30 calendar days after its intro- Schedule and Review bill as passed by such ager of the conference report is in favor of duction or at the end of the first day after other House— any motion, appeal, or amendment, the time there has been reported to the House in- (A) the Commission Schedule and Review in opposition shall be under the control of volved a Commission Schedule and Review bill of the other House shall not be referred the minority leader or the minority leader’s bill, whichever is earlier, such committee to a committee and may only be considered designee. shall be deemed to be discharged from fur- for final passage in the House that receives ther consideration of such Commission (iv) AMENDMENTS IN DISAGREEMENT.—In it under subparagraph (C); Schedule and Review bill, and such Commis- any case in which there are amendments in (B) the procedure in the House in receipt of sion Schedule and Review bill shall be placed disagreement, time on each amendment the Commission Schedule and Review bill of on the appropriate calendar of the House in- shall be limited to 30 minutes, to be equally the other House, with respect to the Com- volved. divided between, and controlled by, the man- mission Schedule and Review bill that was (b) EXPEDITED PROCEDURE.— ager of the conference report and the minor- introduced in the House in receipt of the (1) CONSIDERATION.— ity leader or the minority leader’s designee. Commission Schedule and Review bill of the (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 5 calendar other House, shall be the same as if no Com- No amendment that is not germane to the days after the date on which a committee mission Schedule and Review bill had been provisions of such amendments shall be re- has been discharged from consideration of a received from the other House; and ceived. Commission Schedule and Review bill, the (C) notwithstanding subparagraph (B), the (v) LIMITATION ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT.—A majority leader of the Senate, or the major- vote on final passage shall be on the Com- motion to recommit the conference report is ity leader’s designee, or the Speaker of the mission Schedule and Review bill of the not in order. House of Representatives, or the Speaker’s other House. Upon disposition of a Commis- (c) RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF designee, shall move to proceed to the con- sion Schedule and Review bill that is re- REPRESENTATIVES.—This section is enacted sideration of the Commission Schedule and ceived by one House from the other House, it by Congress— Review bill. It shall also be in order for any (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power member of the Senate or the House of Rep- shall no longer be in order to consider the of the Senate and the House of Representa- resentatives, respectively, to move to pro- Commission Schedule and Review bill that tives, respectively, and is deemed to be part ceed to the consideration of the Commission was introduced in the receiving House. (c) RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF of the rules of each House, respectively, but Schedule and Review bill at any time after applicable only with respect to the procedure REPRESENTATIVES.—This section is enacted the conclusion of such 5-day period. by Congress— to be followed in that House in the case of a (B) MOTION TO PROCEED.—A motion to pro- bill, and it supersedes other rules only to the (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power ceed to the consideration of a Commission of the Senate and the House of Representa- extent that it is inconsistent with such Schedule and Review bill is highly privileged rules; and tives, respectively, and is deemed to be part in the House of Representatives and is privi- of the rules of each House, respectively, but (2) with full recognition of the constitu- leged in the Senate and is not debatable. The tional right of either House to change the applicable only with respect to the procedure motion is not subject to amendment, to a to be followed in that House in the case of a rules (so far as they relate to the procedure motion to postpone consideration of the of that House) at any time, in the same man- Commission Schedule and Review bill, and it Commission Schedule and Review bill, or to supersedes other rules only to the extent ner, and to the same extent as in the case of a motion to proceed to the consideration of any other rule of that House. that it is inconsistent with such rules; and other business. A motion to reconsider the (2) with full recognition of the constitu- SEC. 6. EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF COMMIS- vote by which the motion to proceed is tional right of either House to change the SION SCHEDULE AND REVIEW BILL. agreed to or not agreed to shall not be in rules (so far as they relate to the procedure (a) INTRODUCTION AND COMMITTEE CONSID- order. If the motion to proceed is agreed to, of that House) at any time, in the same man- ERATION.— the Senate or the House of Representatives, ner, and to the same extent as in the case of (1) INTRODUCTION.—The Commission Sched- as the case may be, shall immediately pro- any other rule of that House. ule and Review bill submitted under section ceed to consideration of the Commission 4(b) shall be introduced in the Senate by the Schedule and Review bill without inter- Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, I am majority leader, or the majority leader’s des- vening motion, order, or other business, and pleased to join my good friend and col- ignee, and in the House of Representatives, the Commission Schedule and Review bill league Senator CORNYN in introducing by the Speaker, or the Speaker’s designee. shall remain the unfinished business of the the United States Authorization and Upon such introduction, the Commission Senate or the House of Representatives, as Sunset Commission Act of 2007. This Schedule and Review bill shall be referred to the case may be, until disposed of. legislation would create a bipartisan the appropriate committees of Congress (C) LIMITED DEBATE.—Debate on the Com- commission to make recommendations under paragraph (2). If the Commission mission Schedule and Review bill and on all to Congress on whether to reauthorize, Schedule and Review bill is not introduced in debatable motions and appeals in connection reorganize, or terminate Federal pro- accordance with the preceding sentence, therewith shall be limited to not more than then any member of Congress may introduce 10 hours, which shall be divided equally be- grams. It would establish a systematic the Commission Schedule and Review bill in tween those favoring and those opposing the process to review unauthorized pro- their respective House of Congress beginning Commission Schedule and Review bill. A mo- grams and agencies, and, if applicable, on the date that is the 5th calendar day that tion further to limit debate on the Commis- programs that are rated as ineffective such House is in session following the date of sion Schedule and Review bill is in order and or results not demonstrated under the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8707 Program Assessment Rating Tool, efforts to detect discrimination and en- (a) along with any recommendations or pro- PART. The Comptroller General and force equal housing opportunities. This posals for legislative or administrative ac- the Director of the Congressional legislation is especially timely given tion to address any issues raised by such Budget Office, CBO, would serve as ex- that June is National Homeownership testing; and (2) on an annual basis, a detailed summary officio members, bringing their knowl- Month. of the calls received by the Fair Housing Ad- edge and experience and that of their The Housing Fairness Act promotes ministration’s 24-hour toll-free telephone organizations to the process. equal housing opportunities for all peo- hotline. Earlier this year, as it does every ple by authorizing funds to process (d) USE OF RESULTS.—The results of any year, the CBO reported on programs complaints, investigate cases of hous- testing required under subsection (a) may be that at one time had an explicit au- ing discrimination, and develop and op- used as the basis for the Secretary, or any thorization that has either expired or erate education and outreach programs State or local government or agency, public to inform the general public of fair or private nonprofit organization or institu- will expire during the current session. tion, or other public or private entity that This is always a lengthy report that housing rights. The legislation also the Secretary has entered into a contract or runs 75 pages or more. In recent years, creates a competitive matching grant cooperative agreement with under section the total amount of unauthorized pro- program for private nonprofit organiza- 561 of the Housing and Community Develop- grams receiving appropriations re- tions to examine the causes of housing ment Act of 1987 (42 U.S.C. 3616a) to com- ported by CBO has ranged between $160 discrimination and segregation and mence, undertake, or pursue any investiga- billion and $170 billion annually. their effects on education, poverty and tion or enforcement action to remedy any discrimination uncovered as a result of such I make this point, not to criticize or economic development. Despite the passage of the Fair Hous- testing. to imply that all unauthorized pro- (e) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section: grams should be eliminated. Instead, it ing Act almost 40 years ago, more than (1) DISABILITY STATUS.—The term ‘‘dis- is to point out that what we are doing 4 million fair housing violations still ability status’’ has the same meaning given now is not working for us. We know occur each year. When the Department the term ‘‘handicap’’ in section 802 of the that oversight is an important part of of Housing and Urban Development Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3602). our job, but oversight takes time. How designated certain real estate compa- (2) FAMILIAL STATUS.—The term ‘‘familial nies for investigation, studies uncov- status’’ has the same meaning given that do we explain to our constituents that term in section 802 of the Civil Rights Act of we do not have the time to distinguish ered an 87 percent rate of racial steer- ing and a 20 percent denial rate for Af- 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3602). between worthwhile programs and (f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— those that have outlived their purpose, rican-Americans and Latinos. In part There are authorized to be appropriated to are poorly targeted, operate ineffi- due to fair housing violations, the carry out the provisions of this section ciently, or simply are not producing re- homeownership gap between people of $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 and each fiscal sults? different racial and ethnic groups is year thereafter. As a sponsor of The Stop Over-Spend- larger than it was in 1940. These facts SEC. 3. INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR THE FAIR confirm that we need to be doing more HOUSING INITIATIVES PROGRAM. ing Act of 2007, ‘‘S.O.S.,’’ legislation, Section 561 of the Housing and Community which includes several provisions from to promote fair housing. Development Act of 1987 (42 U.S.C. 3616a) is bills I introduced earlier this year, I I invite my colleagues to cosponsor amended— want to work with my colleagues to this legislation and work with me to (1) in subsection (b)— pass legislation that allows us to con- find solutions to further detect dis- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘quali- vert some of the time spent on the an- crimination and enforce the Fair Hous- fied’’ before ‘‘private nonprofit fair housing nual budget cycle into time spent on ing Act. enforcement organizations,’’; and (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘quali- oversight. A biennial budget cycle plus I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the fied’’ before ‘‘private nonprofit fair housing commissions such as this one and oth- enforcement organizations,’’; ers that I have proposed to examine en- RECORD. There being no objection, the text of (2) by striking subsection (g) and inserting titlement programs and increase pro- the following: the bill was ordered to be printed in gram accountability all have a similar ‘‘(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— the RECORD as follows: goal—to provide the time and the tools ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to S. 1733 to reinvigorate congressional over- be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section $52,000,000 for each of fiscal sight. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in years 2008 through 2012, of which— This legislation does not take away Congress assembled, ‘‘(A) not less than 75 percent of such our obligation to make difficult deci- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. amounts shall be for private enforcement sions about what programs to continue This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Housing initiatives authorized under subsection (b); and those that we can no longer afford Fairness Act of 2007’’. ‘‘(B) not more than 10 percent of such to support. What it does do is provide SEC. 2. TESTING FOR DISCRIMINATION. amounts shall be for education and outreach an opportunity to work smarter. I be- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Housing programs under subsection (d); and lieve by establishing this Commission and Urban Development shall conduct a na- ‘‘(C) any remaining amounts shall be used tionwide program of testing to— for program activities authorized under this to do a thorough examination of pro- section. grams and agencies, using established (1) detect and document differences in the treatment of persons seeking to rent or pur- ‘‘(2) AVAILABILITY.—Any amount appro- criteria, and a transparent reporting chase housing or obtain or refinance a home priated under this section shall remain process, that we can carry out our re- mortgage loan, and measure patterns of ad- available until expended.’’; sponsibilities more efficiently and ef- verse treatment because of the race, color, (3) in subsection (h), in the matter fol- fectively. religion, sex, familial status, disability sta- lowing subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘and I urge my colleagues to support The tus, or national origin of a renter, home meets the criteria described in subpara- United States Authorization and Sun- buyer, or borrower; and graphs (A) and (C)’’ after ‘‘subparagraph (B)’’; and set Commission Act of 2007. (2) measure the prevalence of such dis- criminatory practices across the housing and (4) in subsection (d)— (A) in paragraph (1)— By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. mortgage lending markets as a whole. (b) ADMINISTRATION.—The Secretary of (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘; and’’ SCHUMER, Ms. STABENOW, and Housing and Urban Development shall enter and inserting a semicolon; Mr. BROWN): into agreements with qualified fair housing (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking the pe- S. 1733. A bill to authorize funds to enforcement organizations, as such organiza- riod and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and prevent housing discrimination tions are defined under subsection (h) of sec- (iii) by adding at the end the following new through the use of nationwide testing, tion 561 of the Housing and Community De- subparagraph: to increase funds for the Fair Housing velopment Act of 1987 (42 U.S.C. 3616a(h)), for ‘‘(E) websites and other media outlets.’’; Initiatives Program, and for other pur- the purpose of conducting the testing re- (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘or other poses; to the Committee on Banking, quired under subsection (a) . public or private entities’’ and inserting ‘‘or (c) REPORT.—The Secretary of Housing and other public or private nonprofit entities’’; Housing, and Urban Affairs. Urban Development shall report to Con- and Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, today, I gress— (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘or other introduce the Housing Fairness Act of (1) on a biennial basis, the results of each public or private entities’’ and inserting ‘‘or 2007, legislation that would strengthen round of testing required under subsection other public or private nonprofit entities’’.

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This cancer insurance benefits under which an indi- (1) fully comply with the requirements of section 561(d) of the Housing and Community strikes one in every six men, making it vidual must have 20 quarters of Social Development Act of 1987 (42 U.S.C. 3616a(d)) even more prevalent than breast can- Security coverage in the 40 quarters to establish, design, and maintain a national cer, which strikes one in every seven preceding a disability shall not be ap- education and outreach program to provide a women. plicable in the case of a disabled indi- centralized, coordinated effort for the devel- In 2007, more than 218,000 men will be vidual suffering from a covered ter- opment and dissemination of the fair hous- diagnosed with prostate cancer, and minal disease; to the Committee on Fi- ing rights of individuals who seek to rent, more than 27,000 men will die from the nance. purchase, sell, or facilitate the sale of a disease. One new case occurs every 2.5 home; Mr. DODD. Mr. President, today I am minutes and a man dies from prostate introducing the Claire Collier Social (2) utilize all amounts appropriated for cancer every 19 minutes. such education and outreach program under Security Disability Insurance Fairness The Prostate Research, Imaging, and section 561(g) of such Act; and Act. This legislation will ensure that (3) promulgate regulations regarding the Men’s Education Act, also known as individuals suffering from certain ter- fair housing obligations of each recipient of the PRIME Act, will mirror the invest- minal diseases are entitled to receive Federal housing funds to affirmatively fur- ment the Federal Government made in Social Security disability benefits. ther fair housing, as that term is defined advanced imaging technologies, which Under current law, an individual who under title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of led to life-saving breakthroughs in de- contracts a covered terminal illness, 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.). tection, diagnosis and treatment of and who has not been part of the work- SEC. 5. GRANTS TO PRIVATE ENTITIES TO STUDY breast cancer. This bill directs the Sec- force for a period of time, may not HOUSING DISCRIMINATION. retary of the Department of Health and qualify for Social Security disability (a) GRANT PROGRAM.—The Secretary of Human Services, HHS, to expand re- Housing and Urban Development shall carry benefits they would otherwise be enti- search on prostate cancer, and provides out a competitive matching grant program tled to. the resources to develop innovative ad- to assist private nonprofit organizations in— This bill is named after Claire Col- (1) conducting comprehensive studies that vanced imaging technologies for pros- examine— tate cancer detection, diagnosis, and lier, a Stamford, Connecticut mother (A) the causes of housing discrimination treatment. of three, who I first met a few years and segregation; and The Prostate Research, Imaging, and ago after she was diagnosed with (B) the effects of housing discrimination Men’s Education Act would also create amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS, in and segregation on education, poverty, and a national campaign conducted 2003. ALS, commonly known as Lou economic development; and through HHS to increase awareness Gehrig’s disease, first strikes the nerve (2) implementing pilot projects that test about the need for prostate cancer cells, then weakens the muscles, causes solutions that will help prevent or alleviate paralysis and tragically leads to death. housing discrimination and segregation. screening, and the development of bet- (b) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to receive a ter screening techniques. Since African Three years ago, Claire applied for grant under this section, a private nonprofit American men are 56 percent more Social Security disability benefits. organization shall— likely to develop prostate cancer com- However, she was denied the benefits (1) submit an application to the Secretary pared with Caucasian men and nearly because she did not have enough work of Housing and Urban Development, con- 2.5 times as likely to die from the dis- credits. Ms. Collier, who worked for taining such information as the Secretary ease, this campaign will work with the more than 15 years as an events plan- shall require; and Offices of Minority Health at HHS and ner, does not qualify for Social Secu- (2) agree to provide matching non-Federal funds for 25 percent of the total amount of the Centers for Disease Control and rity disability benefits, even though the grant, such funds may include items do- Prevention to ensure that this effort she paid Social Security and Medicare nated on an in-kind contribution basis. will reach the men most at risk from taxes for more than 15 years. The rea- (c) PREFERENCE.—In awarding any grant this disease. son is the Social Security Act man- under this section, the Secretary of Housing The Prostate Research, Imaging and dates that an individual earn 20 quar- and Urban Development shall give preference Men’s Education Act will also promote ters of Social Security earnings during to any applicant who is— research that improves prostate cancer the 10 years preceding a disability to (1) a qualified fair housing enforcement or- screening blood tests. According to a collect benefits. This discriminates ganization, as such organization is defined recent National Cancer Institute study, against people who have earned the re- under subsection (h) of section 561 of the current blood tests result in false-nega- Housing and Community Development Act of quired number of credits outside of the 1987 (42 U.S.C. 3616a(h)); or tive reassurances and numerous false- time period prescribed under current (2) a partner of any such organization. positive alarms. Some 15 percent of law. (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— men with normal blood test levels ac- Under the present system, hard- There are authorized to be appropriated to tually have prostate cancer. Even when working Americans, such as Claire Col- carry out the provisions of this section levels are abnormal, some 88 percent of lier, are being denied benefits at a time $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through men end up not having prostate cancer 2012. when they need them most. In Claire’s but undergoing unnecessary biopsies. case, the rules are especially unfair Furthermore, the prostate is one of the since she has been penalized for choos- By Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. last organs in a human body where bi- LAUTENBERG, and Mr. KERRY): ing to stay at home with her children opsies are performed blindly, which can prior to being diagnosed with ALS. S. 1734. A bill to provide for prostate miss cancer even when multiple sam- The bill I am sponsoring will change cancer imaging research and education; ples are taken. the eligibility standard. The Claire to the Committee on Health, Edu- Government initiative in research Collier legislation will amend the So- cation, Labor, and Pensions. and education can be the key to diag- cial Security Act to provide that the Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today I nosing prostate cancer earlier and eligibility standard for disability in- rise to introduce the Prostate Re- more accurately. This legislation surance benefits not be applicable in search, Imaging, and Men’s Education would strengthen our efforts to fight the case of a disabled individual suf- Act. This important legislation ad- this disease. dresses the urgent need for the develop- As June is Men’s Health Month, this fering from a terminal illness. ment of new technologies to detect and is an ideal time to draw attention to Passage of this important legislation diagnose prostate cancer, and for the the issue affecting so many men across will simply ensure fairness. We should education of the dangers of this deadly the Nation. I ask all my fellow Sen- reward individuals who contribute to disease. ators to join with me in ensuring the Social Security, not punish them. The I thank my colleagues, Senator health of our husbands, brothers, sons, Claire Collier Social Security Dis- FRANK LAUTENBERG and Senator JOHN and friends against this disease. ability Insurance Fairness Act will KERRY, for joining me as original co- eliminate inequity in the current sys- sponsors of this important legislation. By Mr. DODD: tem. I look forward to working with

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8709 my colleagues to see that this legisla- We can, with minimal effort, take tax credit, HCTC. The report confirms tion is not only passed by this body these people down. But, due to lack of what many in Congress have been say- soon, but that it is signed into law. resources we are investigating less ing since the HCTC program began, the than 2 percent of these cases. Again, we credit is not enough, the program has By Mr. BIDEN (for himself and are only investigating 2 percent of the several barriers to enrollment, the pre- Mrs. BOXER) known child pornography traffickers. miums are prohibitively high for some S. 1738. A bill to establish a Special We also know that when law enforce- workers because of medical under- Counsel for Child Exploitation Preven- ment agents do investigate these cases, writing, and the program is very con- tion and Interdiction within the Office there is a local abused child in 30 per- fusing and expensive to administer. Al- of the Deputy Attorney General, to im- cent off the cases. And, research shows though the GAO reported a $19 million prove the Internet Crimes Against that at least 55 percent of child pornog- decrease in costs of administration be- Children Task Force, to increase re- raphy possessors have previously sexu- tween 2003 and the end of fiscal year sources for regional computer forensic ally assaulted children or attempted to 2006, administrative costs still make up labs, and to make other improvements do so. So, by picking up these known approximately 34 percent of the total to increase the ability of law enforce- offenders, we are saving children. spending for the HCTC. ment agencies to investigate and pros- Finally, it is important to note that The Trade Adjustment Assistance ecute predators; to the Committee on every time one of these images or vid- Act is up for reauthorization this year. the Judiciary. eos are shared, the child is victimized It is long past time for Congress to Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I rise again and again. focus on the problems with the TAA today to introduce the Combating So, to help ensure that law enforce- health coverage tax credit and reau- Child Exploitation Act of 2007. This ment has the capacity to get the job thorization presents us with that op- legislation takes a bold step forward in done, I am introducing the Combating portunity. That is why I am intro- addressing child exploitation. Child Exploitation Act of 2007. And, Mr. President, let me assure First, this legislation will establish a ducing legislation today that will you, we need bold action. We have Special Counsel in the Deputy Attor- make much-needed improvements to taken some important steps here in the ney General’s Office to coordinate all the HCTC program. And, I am proud Senate, including passing the Jacob activities related to preventing child that the distinguished Senator from Weterling Act, the Pam Lyncher Act, exploitation. This will be one person Ohio, Mr. BROWN, is joining me in in- the Amber Alert program, and last who will be held accountable for re- troducing this important bill. The TAA year’s Adam Walsh Act. sults. Health Coverage Improvement Act of But, this is a problem that keeps We will also congressionally require 2007 offers solutions to many of the growing and growing, and we need bold that there be at least one Internet problems with the HCTC identified by action to address this problem. If we do Crimes Against Children Task Force, the GAO. This legislation will go a long not act, we will probably be back here CAC, in each State. This program is way to make the TAA health care tax naming a new bill after another unfor- poised to become the backbone for our credit a realistic option for displaced tunate child victim. investigative efforts here in the U.S. by workers and their families. The bottom line is that the Internet forming a network of highly trained in- When Congress passed the Trade Act has facilitated an exploding, multi-bil- vestigators to focus exclusively on of 2002, we made a promise to American lion dollar market for child pornog- combating child exploitation. Under workers that the potential loss of jobs raphy, with 20,000 new images posted this bill, we will triple the funding for will not equal the loss of health care every week. This is a market that can the ICAC program to help with hiring, coverage. Unfortunately, Congress has only be supplied by the continued sex- training, and investigative resources to failed to make good on that promise. ual assault and exploitation of more form this Nation-wide network. Since we passed this bill, I have heard children and the research shows that In addition, we will authorize over from steel retirees and widows in my victims are getting younger and they 250 new Federal agents to focus exclu- State about how unaffordable the TAA are being exposed to more sadistic sively on this problem, including 125 health care tax credit is. And I have abuse. new FBI agents, which will double the been very frustrated, just as I was The FBI and the Department of Jus- number of agents under the Innocent when this bill passed, that we were not tice have testified before Congress that Images Program at the FBI, 95 new able to make the credit more afford- there are hundreds of thousands of peo- agents for the Immigration and Cus- able and accessible for people who need ple trafficking child pornography in toms Enforcement Agency, ICE, and 31 it the most—laid-off workers and retir- this country and millions around the new postal inspectors. ees with very limited income. We can world. This bill will help us form a coordi- fix these problems by including provi- We are not making a dent in this nated effort to go after child predators. sions from the TAA Health Coverage problem. As stated previously, we know where Improvement Act in the TAA reauthor- Don’t get me wrong, there are many many of these people are and we need ization bill. Federal, State and local investigators to go get them. and prosecutors out there working tire- For a good number of supporters of In my view, it is inexcusable that we the Trade Act of 2002, the health insur- lessly, but need to do much more. are not putting the resources toward We have not dedicated enough Fed- ance tax credit was the single most im- tracking the ones down who we know portant factor in overcoming their con- eral agents to this problem and we about and doing much more to find the have not provided enough support for cerns about giving the President fast- others who are lurking in the shadows. track authority to move trade agree- States and local government. This legislation will get us on the The most troubling aspect, one that ments through Congress. In my own right track and I urge my colleagues to judgment, the fast-track would not led to the drafting of this legislation is support this effort. that we know where many of these peo- have passed Congress without the ple are and if we set the right priorities By Mr. ROCKEFELLER (for him- health care tax credit. The TAA health credit was the trade-off to balance the we can go pick them up. self and Mr. BROWN): Let me repeat that, we have new in- S. 1739. A bill to amend section 35 of President’s authority. vestigative techniques that will allow the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Yet, the success many of us envi- us to identify many of the people who improve the health coverage tax credit, sioned for the health care tax credit are trafficking child pornography and and for other purposes; to the Com- has not been realized through imple- we can go pick them up. mittee on Finance. mentation. The number of people who A very conservative estimate is that Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, have been able to access the health there are more than 400,000 people who last month, the Government Account- care tax credit over the last 2 years is we know who are trafficking child por- ability Office, GAO, released yet an- extremely disappointing. As of January nography on the Internet in the U.S. other report about the Trade Adjust- 31, 2007, only 15,506 out of 252,280 who right now. ment Assistance, TAA, health coverage are eligible for the credit are enrolled

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S8710 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 28, 2007 in the program. That is just over 6 per- on the use of the individual market, as TAA eligibility. Many laid-off workers cent, which means that almost 94 per- Congress intended under the original and PBGC recipients cannot afford to cent of those eligible are not partici- law. The Trade Act of 2002 specified maintain health coverage in the pating. that the health insurance credit could months between losing their jobs and In my home State of West Virginia, not be used for the purchase of health TAA certification and, therefore, lose we have worked hard to promote the insurance coverage in the individual eligibility for the statutorily-provided HCTC for trade-displaced workers. market except for HCTC-eligible work- consumer protections. This legislation When Weirton Steel instituted signifi- ers who previously had a private, non- corrects this problem by clarifying cant layoffs, thousands of employees group coverage policy 30 days prior to that three months of continuous cov- lost their jobs. In the aftermath, State separation from employment. However, erage means 3 months prior to separa- and national officials, health plan States have been allowed by this Ad- tion from employment. staff, and representatives of the Inde- ministration to create State-based cov- Fourth, this bill allows spouses and pendent Steelworkers Union and erage options in the individual market dependents to receive the health cov- United Steel Workers worked collabo- for any HCTC beneficiaries, including erage tax credit. Over the last 2 years, ratively to provide continuous health those who did not have individual mar- younger spouses and dependents of care coverage for HCTC-eligible work- ket coverage one month prior to sepa- Medicare-eligible individuals have not ers and retirees. The community really ration from employment. been able to receive the subsidy be- came together and worked around the Because of the Administration’s in- cause eligibility runs through the clock to educate workers and retirees terpretation of the law, there are peo- worker or retiree. This technicality is about their coverage options and to en- ple who had employer-based coverage unfair to individuals who rely on sure they were enrolled in the HCTC. prior to separation from employment health coverage through their spouses Loss of employment is absolutely who are now being covered in the indi- or parents. The TAA Health Coverage devastating to workers and their fami- vidual market. This was not the intent Improvement Act allows younger lies. While health care coverage alone of the law. To make matters worse, spouses and dependent children to re- cannot replace job loss, it does help to this interpretation undermines the tain eligibility for the health coverage ease the burden on displaced workers consumer protections set forth in the tax credit in the event the qualified and their dependents. West Virginia is law because individual market plans beneficiary becomes eligible for Medi- a model example of how HCTC can are allowed to vary premiums based on care. work. However, with only 6 percent of age and medical status. In one state Finally, this legislation streamlines those eligible for HCTC enrolled across that GAG reviewed for a previous re- the HCTC enrollment process and the country, there is still much more port, because of medical underwriting, makes it easier for trade-displaced that needs to be done. HCTC recipients in less-than-perfect workers to access health insurance I must say to my colleagues that health were charged almost 6 times the coverage. According to GAO, two of the Congress has had a hand in these dis- premiums charged to recipients rated factors contributing to low participa- appointing enrollment figures. We have in the healthiest category. The legisla- tion include the complex nature of the ignored every opportunity to improve tion I am introducing today addresses HCTC program and the inability of the health coverage tax credit and en- this problem by clarifying that States workers to pay 100 percent of the pre- hance the lives of workers displaced by can only designate individual market mium during the up to 3 months before trade. Members of this body have pre- coverage within guidelines of 30-day re- they begin to receive advance pay- viously voted against TAA bills that striction and by requiring individual ments. The TAA Health Coverage Im- would have extended Trade Adjustment provement Act improves consumer in- Assistance to service workers and also market plans to be community-rated. Second, this legislation guarantees formation about the HCTC by requiring addressed some of the problems the that eligible workers will have access that the Treasury Secretary’s eligi- GAO has identified with the health to comprehensive group health cov- bility notice include a description of coverage credit. The TAA Health Coverage Improve- erage. Group coverage is what people the HCTC program; specific contact in- ment Act makes long overdue improve- know. The vast majority of laid-off formation for state offices responsible ments to the TAA health care tax cred- workers and PBGC retirees had em- for determining eligibility and pro- it. First, this legislation addresses the ployer-sponsored group coverage prior viding enrollment assistance; a list of issue of affordability. In addition to to losing their jobs or pension benefits. the HCTC coverage options in the sate; the GAO, several consumer advocacy The TAA Health Coverage Improve- and a statement informing eligible in- groups and research organizations, in- ment Act designates the Federal Em- dividuals of the deadline to enroll in cluding the Commonwealth Fund, the ployees Health Benefit Plan, FEHBP, HCTC in order to avoid lapses in cov- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, as a qualified group option in every erage. Additionally, our legislation in- and Families USA, have cited afford- State, so that displaced workers Na- cludes a presumptive eligibility provi- ability of the credit as the primary rea- tionwide will have access to the same sion that allows displaced workers to son for low participation in the HCTC type of affordable, comprehensive cov- enroll in a qualified health plan and re- program. The bottom line is that a 65 erage they were used to when they ceive the HCTC immediately upon ap- percent subsidy is not enough. With a were employed. plication to the Department of Labor 65 percent credit, an eligible individual Third, the TAA Health Coverage Act for certification. There is also a provi- still has to pay an average of $2,104 in clarifies the 3 month continuous cov- sion which directs the Treasury Sec- annual premium costs for single cov- erage requirement. Under the original retary to pay 100 percent of the cost of erage plus additional amounts for TAA statute, displaced workers are re- premiums directly to the health plans deductibles and co-payments. This fig- quired to maintain 3 months of contin- during the months TAA-eligible work- ure is particularly astounding given uous health insurance coverage in ers are waiting for advance payment to the fact that the average worker, while order to qualify for certain consumer begin. actively employed and earning a pay- protections. Those protections are As a former Governor, I know how check, paid just $627 annually in 2006 guaranteed issue, no preexisting condi- important Trade Adjustment Assist- for single employer-sponsored health tion exclusion, comparable premiums, ance is to individuals who have lost insurance coverage. In other words, if and comparable benefits. Congress in- their jobs due to trade. In West Vir- you lose your job, you have to pay tended this 3 month period to be count- ginia, thousands of workers have lost more than three times as much for ed as the 3 months prior to separation their jobs as a result of trade policy. health insurance, even if you get the from employment. However, the ad- While adjusting to the loss of employ- HCTC. The TAA Health Coverage Im- ministration has interpreted the 3 ment, these individuals still have to provement Act makes the credit more month requirement as 3 months of pay mortgages, put food on the table, affordable by increasing the subsidy health insurance coverage prior to en- and care for their families. Finding af- amount to 95 percent. rollment in the new health plan, which fordable health care adds a significant This legislation also addresses the usually is after separation from em- burden to their worries. The TAA issue of affordability by placing limits ployment and after certification of health coverage tax credit is designed

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The Gov- The amount allowed as a credit against the Code is amended by striking ‘‘or an eligible ernment Accountability Office has tax imposed by subtitle A shall be equal to alternative TAA recipient (as defined in sec- given us a very specific diagnosis of the 100 percent in the case of the taxpayer’s first tion 35(c)(3))’’ and inserting ‘‘, an eligible al- problems. Now, it is up to us to fix eligible coverage months occurring prior to ternative TAA recipient (as defined in sec- them. I look forward to working with the issuance of a qualified health insurance tion 35(c)(3)), an eligible multiemployer pen- my colleagues to pass this important costs credit eligibility certificate.’’. sion recipient (as defined in section 35(c)(5), legislation in conjunction with reau- (b) PAYMENT FOR PREMIUMS DUE PRIOR TO or an individual who is an eligible individual CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CRED- by reason of section 35(c)(6)’’. thorization of the Trade Adjustment IT.—Section 7527 of the Internal Revenue (2) Section 173(f)(4) of the Workforce In- Assistance program. Code of 1986 (relating to advance payment of vestment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2918(f)(4)) is I ask unanimous consent that the credit for health insurance costs of eligible amended— text of the bill be printed in the individuals) is amended by adding at the end (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ RECORD. the following new subsection: at the end; There being no objection, the text of ‘‘(e) PAYMENT FOR PREMIUMS DUE PRIOR TO (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking the pe- ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE.—The program es- the bill was printed in the RECORD, as riod and inserting a comma; and tablished under subsection (a) shall provide— follows: (C) by inserting after subparagraph (C), the ‘‘(1) that the Secretary shall make pay- following new subparagraphs: S. 1739 ments on behalf of a certified individual of ‘‘(D) an eligible multiemployer pension re- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- an amount equal to 100 percent of the pre- cipient (as defined in section 35(c)(5) of the resentatives of the United States of America in miums for coverage of the taxpayer and Internal Revenue Code of 1986), and Congress assembled, qualifying family members under qualified ‘‘(E) an individual who is an eligible indi- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. health insurance for eligible coverage vidual by reason of section 35(c)(6) of the In- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as months (as defined in section 35(b)) occur- ternal Revenue Code of 1986.’’. the ‘‘TAA Health Coverage Improvement Act ring prior to the issuance of a qualified (d) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT CLARIFYING ELI- of 2007’’. health insurance costs credit eligibility cer- GIBILITY OF CERTAIN DISPLACED WORKERS RE- (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- tificate; and CEIVING A BENEFIT UNDER A DEFINED BENEFIT tents for this Act is as follows: ‘‘(2) that any payments made under para- PENSION PLAN.—The first sentence of section graph (1) shall not be included in the gross 35(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. income of the taxpayer on whose behalf such is amended by inserting before the period the Sec. 2. Improvement of the affordability of payments were made.’’. following: ‘‘, and shall include any such indi- the credit. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments vidual who would be eligible to receive such Sec. 3. 100 percent credit and payment for made by this section shall apply to months an allowance but for the fact that the indi- monthly premiums paid prior beginning after the date of the enactment of vidual is receiving a benefit under a defined to certification of eligibility for this Act in taxable years ending after such benefit plan (as defined in section 3(35) of the the credit. date. Employee Retirement Income Security Act Sec. 4. Eligibility for certain pension plan SEC. 4. ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN PENSION of 1974).’’. participants; presumptive eligi- PLAN RECIPIENTS; PRESUMPTIVE (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments bility. ELIGIBILITY. made by this section shall apply to months Sec. 5. Clarification of 3-month creditable (a) ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN PENSION PLAN beginning after the date of the enactment of coverage requirement. RECIPIENTS.—Subsection (c) of section 35 of this Act in taxable years ending after such Sec. 6. TAA pre-certification period rule for the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amend- date. purposes of determining wheth- ed— SEC. 5. CLARIFICATION OF 3-MONTH CRED- er there is a 63-day lapse in (1) in paragraph (1)— ITABLE COVERAGE REQUIREMENT. creditable coverage. (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ (a) IN GENERAL.—Clause (i) of section Sec. 7. Continued qualification of family at the end; 35(e)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of members after certain events. (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking the pe- 1986 (defining qualifying individual) is Sec. 8. Offering of Federal group coverage. riod and inserting ‘‘, and’’; and amended by inserting ‘‘(prior to the employ- Sec. 9. Additional requirements for indi- (C) by adding at the end the following: ment separation necessary to attain the sta- vidual health insurance costs. ‘‘(D) an eligible multiemployer pension tus of an eligible individual)’’ after ‘‘9801(c)’’. Sec. 10. Alignment of COBRA coverage with participant.’’; and (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section TAA period for TAA-eligible in- (2) by adding at the end the following new 173(f)(2)(B)(ii)(I) of the Workforce Investment dividuals. paragraph: Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2918(f)(2)(B)(ii)(I)) is amended by inserting ‘‘(prior to the employ- Sec. 11. Notice requirements. ‘‘(5) ELIGIBLE MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION RE- ment separation necessary to attain the sta- Sec. 12. Annual report on enhanced TAA CIPIENT.—The term ‘eligible multiemployer tus of an eligible individual)’’ after ‘‘1986’’. benefits. pension recipient’ means, with respect to (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments Sec. 13. Extension of national emergency any month, any individual— made by this section shall apply to months grants. ‘‘(A) who has attained age 55 as of the first beginning after the date of the enactment of SEC. 2. IMPROVEMENT OF THE AFFORDABILITY day of such month, this Act in taxable years ending after such OF THE CREDIT. ‘‘(B) who is receiving a benefit from a mul- date. (a) IMPROVEMENT OF AFFORDABILITY.— tiemployer plan (as defined in section SEC. 6. TAA PRE-CERTIFICATION PERIOD RULE (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 35(a) of the Inter- 3(37)(A) of the Employee Retirement Income FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING nal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to credit Security Act of 1974), and WHETHER THERE IS A 63-DAY LAPSE for health insurance costs of eligible individ- ‘‘(C) whose former employer has withdrawn IN CREDITABLE COVERAGE. uals) is amended by striking ‘‘65’’ and insert- from such multiemployer plan pursuant to (a) ERISA AMENDMENT.—Section 701(c)(2) ing ‘‘95’’. section 4203(a) of such Act.’’. of the Employee Retirement Income Secu- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section (b) PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY FOR PETI- rity Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1181(c)(2)) is 7527(b) of such Code (relating to advance pay- TIONERS FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSIST- amended by adding at the end the following ment of credit for health insurance costs of ANCE.—Subsection (c) of section 35 of the In- new subparagraph: eligible individuals) is amended by striking ternal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by ‘‘(C) TAA-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.— ‘‘65’’ and inserting ‘‘95’’. subsection (a), is amended by adding at the ‘‘(i) TAA PRE-CERTIFICATION PERIOD RULE.— (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments end the following new paragraph: In the case of a TAA-eligible individual, the made by this section apply to taxable years ‘‘(6) PRESUMPTIVE STATUS AS A TAA RECIPI- period beginning on the date the individual beginning after December 31, 2007. ENT.—The term ‘eligible individual’ shall in- has a TAA-related loss of coverage and end- SEC. 3. 100 PERCENT CREDIT AND PAYMENT FOR clude any individual who is covered by a pe- ing on the date that is 5 days after the post- MONTHLY PREMIUMS PAID PRIOR tition filed with the Secretary of Labor mark date of the notice by the Secretary (or TO CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY under section 221 of the Trade Act of 1974. by any person or entity designated by the FOR THE CREDIT. This paragraph shall apply to any individual Secretary) that the individual is eligible for (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section only with respect to months which— a qualified health insurance costs credit eli- 35 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as ‘‘(A) end after the date that such petition gibility certificate for purposes of section amended by section 2(a)(1), is amended— is so filed, and 7527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (1) by striking the subsection heading and ‘‘(B) begin before the earlier of— shall not be taken into account in deter- all that follows through ‘‘In case’’ and in- ‘‘(i) the 90th day after the date of filing of mining the continuous period under subpara- serting ‘‘AMOUNT OF CREDIT.— such petition, or graph (A).

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‘‘(ii) DEFINITIONS.—The terms ‘TAA-eligi- respect to any qualifying family of such eli- ‘‘(K) Coverage under a health benefits plan ble individual’, and ‘TAA-related loss of cov- gible individual.’’. offered under section 8(a)(1) of the TAA erage’ have the meanings given such terms (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section Health Coverage Improvement Act of 2007.’’. in section 605(b)(4)(C).’’. 173(f) of the Workforce Investment Act of (2) Section 173(f)(2)(A) of the Workforce In- (b) PHSA AMENDMENT.—Section 2701(c)(2) 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2918(f)) is amended by adding vestment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2918(f)(2)(A)) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. at the end the following: is amended by adding at the end the fol- 300gg(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(8) CONTINUED QUALIFICATION OF FAMILY lowing new clause: the following new subparagraph: MEMBERS AFTER CERTAIN EVENTS.— ‘‘(xi) Coverage under a health benefits plan ‘‘(C) TAA-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.— ‘‘(A) ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL BECOMES MEDI- offered under section 8(a)(1) of the TAA ‘‘(i) TAA PRE-CERTIFICATION PERIOD RULE.— CARE ELIGIBLE.—In the case of a month which Health Coverage Improvement Act of 2007.’’. In the case of a TAA-eligible individual, the would be an eligible coverage month with re- SEC. 9. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INDI- period beginning on the date the individual spect to an eligible individual but for sub- VIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS. has a TAA-related loss of coverage and end- section (f)(2)(A), such month shall be treated (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (A) of sec- ing on the date that is 5 days after the post- as an eligible coverage month with respect tion 35(e)(2) of such Code is amended by mark date of the notice by the Secretary (or to any qualifying family member of such eli- striking ‘‘subparagraphs (B) through (H) of by any person or entity designated by the gible individual (but not with respect to such paragraph (1)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (1) Secretary) that the individual is eligible for eligible individual). (other than subparagraphs (A), (I), and (K) a qualified health insurance costs credit eli- ‘‘(B) DIVORCE.—In the case of a month thereof)’’. gibility certificate for purposes of section which would be an eligible coverage month (b) RATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENT.—Sub- 7527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to a former spouse of a taxpayer paragraph (J) of section 35(e)(1) of such Code shall not be taken into account in deter- but for the finalization of a divorce between is amended by adding at the end the fol- mining the continuous period under subpara- the spouse and the taxpayer that occurs dur- lowing: ‘‘For purposes of this subparagraph graph (A). ing the period in which the taxpayer is an el- and clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv) of subpara- ‘‘(ii) DEFINITIONS.—The terms ‘TAA-eligi- igible individual, such month shall be treat- graph (F), such term does not include any in- ble individual’, and ‘TAA-related loss of cov- ed as an eligible coverage month with re- surance unless the premiums for such insur- erage’ have the meanings given such terms spect to such former spouse. ance are restricted based on a community in section 2205(b)(4)(C).’’. rating system (determined other than on the ‘‘(C) DEATH.—In the case of a month which (c) IRC AMENDMENT.—Section 9801(c)(2) of would be an eligible coverage month with re- basis of age).’’. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating (c) CLARIFICATION OF CONGRESSIONAL IN- spect to an eligible individual but for the to not counting periods before significant TENT TO LIMIT USE OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH IN- death of such individual, such month shall be breaks in creditable coverage) is amended by SURANCE COVERAGE OPTION.—Section treated as an eligible coverage month with adding at the end the following new subpara- 35(e)(1)(J) (relating to qualified health insur- respect to any qualifying family of such eli- graph: ance) is amended in the matter preceding gible individual.’’. ‘‘(D) TAA-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.— clause (i), by inserting ‘‘, but only’’ after ‘‘(i) TAA PRE-CERTIFICATION PERIOD RULE.— (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ‘‘under individual health insurance’’. In the case of a TAA-eligible individual, the made by this section shall apply to months (d) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section period beginning on the date the individual beginning after the date of the enactment of 173(f)(2) of the Workforce Investment Act of has a TAA-related loss of coverage and end- this Act in taxable years ending after such 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2918(f)(2)) is amended— ing on the date which is 5 days after the date. (1) in subparagraph (A)(x), by adding at the postmark date of the notice by the Secretary SEC. 8. OFFERING OF FEDERAL GROUP COV- end the following: ‘‘Such term does not in- (or by any person or entity designated by the ERAGE. clude any insurance unless the premiums for Secretary) that the individual is eligible for such insurance are restricted based on a (a) PROVISION OF GROUP COVERAGE.— a qualified health insurance costs credit eli- community rating system (determined other (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Office gibility certificate for purposes of section of Personnel Management jointly with the than on the basis of age).’’; and 7527 shall not be taken into account in deter- Secretary of the Treasury shall establish a (2) in subparagraph (B)— mining the continuous period under subpara- program under which eligible individuals (as (A) in the matter preceding subclause (I), graph (A). defined in section 35(c) of the Internal Rev- by inserting ‘‘, but only’’ after ‘‘under indi- ‘‘(ii) DEFINITIONS.—The terms ‘TAA-eligi- enue Code of 1986) are offered enrollment vidual health insurance’’; and ble individual’, and ‘TAA-related loss of cov- under health benefit plans that are made (B) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘clauses (ii) erage’ have the meanings given such terms available under FEHBP. through (viii) of subparagraph (A)’’ and in- in section 4980B(f)(5)(C)(iv).’’. serting ‘‘subparagraph (A) (other than (2) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The terms and (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments conditions of health benefits plans offered clauses (i), (x), and (xi) thereof)’’. made by this section shall apply to months SEC. 10. ALIGNMENT OF COBRA COVERAGE WITH beginning after the date of the enactment of under paragraph (1) shall be the same as the terms and coverage offered under FEHBP, TAA PERIOD FOR TAA-ELIGIBLE IN- this Act in taxable years ending after such DIVIDUALS. date. except that the percentage of the premium (a) ERISA.—Section 605(b) of the Employee charged to eligible individuals (as so defined) SEC. 7. CONTINUED QUALIFICATION OF FAMILY Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 MEMBERS AFTER CERTAIN EVENTS. for such health benefit plans shall be equal U.S.C. 1165(b)) is amended— (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (g) of section to 5 percent. (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting (3) STUDY.—The Director of the Office of 35 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is ‘‘AND COVERAGE’’ after ‘‘ELECTION’’; and amended by redesignating paragraph (9) as Personnel Management jointly with the Sec- (2) in paragraph (2)— paragraph (10) and inserting after paragraph retary of the Treasury shall conduct a study (A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting of the impact of the offering of health ben- (8) the following new paragraph: ‘‘AND PERIOD’’ after ‘‘COMMENCEMENT’’; ‘‘(9) CONTINUED QUALIFICATION OF FAMILY efit plans under this subsection on the terms (B) by striking ‘‘and shall’’ and inserting ‘‘, MEMBERS AFTER CERTAIN EVENTS.— and conditions, including premiums, for shall’’; and ‘‘(A) ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL BECOMES MEDI- health benefit plans offered under FEHBP (C) by inserting ‘‘, and in no event shall the CARE ELIGIBLE.—In the case of a month which and shall submit to Congress, not later than maximum period required under section would be an eligible coverage month with re- 2 years after the date of the enactment of 602(2)(A) be less than the period during which spect to an eligible individual but for sub- this Act, a report on such study. Such report the individual is a TAA-eligible individual’’ section (f)(2)(A), such month shall be treated may contain such recommendations regard- before the period at the end. as an eligible coverage month with respect ing the establishment of separate risk pools (b) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.—Sec- to any qualifying family member of such eli- for individuals covered under FEHBP and eli- tion 4980B(f)(5)(C) of the Internal Revenue gible individual (but not with respect to such gible individuals covered under health ben- Code of 1986 is amended— eligible individual). efit plans offered under paragraph (1) as may (1) in the subparagraph heading, by insert- ‘‘(B) DIVORCE.—In the case of a month be appropriate to protect the interests of in- ing ‘‘AND COVERAGE’’ after ‘‘ELECTION’’; and which would be an eligible coverage month dividuals covered under FEHBP and allevi- (2) in clause (ii)— with respect to a former spouse of a taxpayer ate any adverse impact on FEHBP that may (A) in the clause heading, by inserting but for the finalization of a divorce between result from the offering of such health ben- ‘‘AND PERIOD’’ after ‘‘COMMENCEMENT’’; the spouse and the taxpayer that occurs dur- efit plans. (B) by striking ‘‘and shall’’ and inserting ‘‘, ing the period in which the taxpayer is an el- (4) FEHBP DEFINED.—In this section, the shall’’; and igible individual, such month shall be treat- term ‘‘FEHBP’’ means the Federal Employ- (C) by inserting ‘‘, and in no event shall the ed as an eligible coverage month with re- ees Health Benefits Program offered under maximum period required under paragraph spect to such former spouse. chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code. (2)(B)(i) be less than the period during which ‘‘(C) DEATH.—In the case of a month which (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— the individual is a TAA-eligible individual’’ would be an eligible coverage month with re- (1) Paragraph (1) of section 35(e) of the In- before the period at the end. spect to an eligible individual but for the ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by (c) PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT.—Section death of such individual, such month shall be adding at the end the following new subpara- 2205(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 treated as an eligible coverage month with graph: U.S.C. 300bb–5(b)) is amended—

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:29 Mar 13, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2007SENATE\S28JN7.REC S28JN7 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8713 (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting section 173(f) of the Workforce Investment uals of such options made available after the ‘‘AND COVERAGE’’ after ‘‘ELECTION’’; and Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2918(f)) and the time date of enactment of this clause and direct (2) in paragraph (2)— necessary for application approval of such assistance to help potentially eligible indi- (A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting grants. viduals and such individual’s qualifying fam- ‘‘AND PERIOD’’ after ‘‘COMMENCEMENT’’; (4) The cost of administering the health ily members qualify and remain eligible for (B) by striking ‘‘and shall’’ and inserting ‘‘, credit program under section 35 of such Code, the credit established under section 35 of the shall’’; and by function, including the cost of sub- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and advance (C) by inserting ‘‘, and in no event shall the contractors. payment of such credit under section 7527 of maximum period required under section SEC. 13. EXTENSION OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY such Code. 2202(2)(A) be less than the period during GRANTS. ‘‘(iv) BRIDGE FUNDING.—To assist poten- which the individual is a TAA-eligible indi- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 173(f) of the tially eligible individuals purchase qualified vidual’’ before the period at the end. Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. health insurance coverage prior to issuance SEC. 11. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS. 2918(f)) is amended— of a qualified health insurance costs credit Section 7527 of the Internal Revenue Code (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting eligibility certificate under section 7527 of of 1986 (relating to advance payment of cred- the following new paragraph: the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and com- it for health insurance costs of eligible indi- ‘‘(1) USE OF FUNDS.— mencement of advance payment, and receipt viduals), as amended by section 3(b), is ‘‘(A) HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ELI- of expedited payment, under subsections (a) amended by adding at the end the following GIBLE INDIVIDUALS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN QUALI- and (e), respectively, of that section. new subsection: FIED HEALTH INSURANCE THAT HAS GUARAN- ‘‘(C) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—The inclusion ‘‘(f) INCLUSION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION.— TEED ISSUE AND OTHER CONSUMER PROTEC- of a permitted use under this paragraph shall The notice by the Secretary (or by any per- TIONS.—Funds made available to a State or not be construed as prohibiting a similar use son or entity designated by the Secretary) entity under paragraph (4)(A) of subsection of funds permitted under subsection (g).’’; that an individual is eligible for a qualified (a) shall be used to provide an eligible indi- and health insurance costs credit eligibility cer- vidual described in paragraph (4)(C) and such (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting tificate shall include— individual’s qualifying family members with the following new paragraph: ‘‘(1) information explaining how the pro- health insurance coverage for the 3-month ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED HEALTH INSURANCE.—For gram established under subsection (a) works period that immediately precedes the first purposes of this subsection and subsection with the credit established under section 35, eligible coverage month (as defined in sec- (g), the term ‘qualified health insurance’ has ‘‘(2) the name, address, and telephone num- tion 35(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of the meaning given that term in section 35(e) ber of the State office or offices responsible 1986) in which such eligible individual and of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.’’. for determining that the individual is eligi- such individual’s qualifying family members (b) FUNDING.—Section 174(c)(1) of the ble for such certificate and for providing the are covered by qualified health insurance Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. individual with assistance with enrollment that meets the requirements described in 2919(c)(1)) is amended— in qualified health insurance (as defined in clauses (i) through (iv) of section 35(e)(2)(A) (1) in the paragraph heading, by striking of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or such section 35(e)), ‘‘AUTHORIZATION AND APPROPRIATION FOR FIS- longer minimum period as is necessary in ‘‘(3) a list of the coverage options that are CAL YEAR 2002’’ and inserting ‘‘APPROPRIA- order for such eligible individual and such treated as qualified health insurance (as so TIONS’’; and defined) by the State in which the individual individual’s qualifying family members to be (2) by striking subparagraph (A) and in- resides, and covered by qualified health insurance that serting the following new subparagraph: ‘‘(4) in the case of a TAA-eligible indi- meets such requirements). ‘‘(A) to carry out subsection (a)(4)(A) of ‘‘(B) ADDITIONAL USES.—Funds made avail- vidual (as defined in section section 173— able to a State or entity under paragraph 4980B(f)(5)(C)(iv)(II)), a statement informing ‘‘(i) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and (4)(A) of subsection (a) may be used by the the individual that the individual has 63 days ‘‘(ii) $300,000,000 for the period of fiscal State or entity for the following: from the date that is 5 days after the post- years 2008 through 2010; and’’. ‘‘(i) HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.—To as- mark date of such notice to enroll in such in- (c) REPORT REGARDING FAILURE TO COMPLY sist an eligible individual and such individ- surance without a lapse in creditable cov- WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPEDITED AP- ual’s qualifying family members with enroll- erage (as defined in section 9801(c)).’’. PROVAL PROCEDURES.—Section 173(f) of the SEC. 12. ANNUAL REPORT ON ENHANCED TAA ing in health insurance coverage and quali- Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. BENEFITS. fied health insurance or paying premiums for 2918(f)) is amended by adding at the end the Not later than October 1 of each year (be- such coverage or insurance. following new paragraph: ‘‘(ii) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AND START- ginning in 2008) the Secretary of the Treas- ‘‘(8) REPORT FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH UP EXPENSES TO ESTABLISH GROUP HEALTH ury, after consultation with the Secretary of REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPEDITED APPROVAL PRO- PLAN COVERAGE OPTIONS FOR QUALIFIED Labor, shall report to the Committee on Fi- CEDURES.—If the Secretary fails to make the HEALTH INSURANCE.—To pay the administra- nance and the Committee on Health, Edu- notification required under clause (i) of para- tive expenses related to the enrollment of el- cation, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate graph (3)(A) within the 15-day period re- igible individuals and such individuals’ and the Committee on Ways and Means and quired under that clause, or fails to provide qualifying family members in health insur- the Committee on Education and the Work- the technical assistance required under ance coverage and qualified health insur- force of the House of Representatives the fol- clause (ii) of such paragraph within a timely lowing information with respect to the most ance, including— manner so that a State or entity may submit recent taxable year ending before such date: ‘‘(I) eligibility verification activities; an approved application within 2 months of (1) The total number of participants uti- ‘‘(II) the notification of eligible individuals the date on which the State or entity’s pre- lizing the health insurance tax credit under of available health insurance and qualified vious application was disapproved, the Sec- section 35 of the Internal Revenue Code of health insurance options; retary shall submit a report to Congress ex- 1986, including a measurement of such par- ‘‘(III) processing qualified health insurance plaining such failure.’’. ticipants identified— costs credit eligibility certificates provided (d) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Effective as if (A) by State, and for under section 7527 of the Internal Rev- included in the enactment of the Trade Act (B) by coverage under COBRA continuation enue Code of 1986; of 2002 (Public Law 107–210; 116 Stat. 933), provisions (as defined in section 9832(d)(1) of ‘‘(IV) providing assistance to eligible indi- subsection (f) of section 203 of that Act is re- such Code) and by non-COBRA coverage (fur- viduals in enrolling in health insurance cov- pealed. ther identified by group and individual mar- erage and qualified health insurance; ket). ‘‘(V) the development or installation of By Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. (2) The range of monthly health insurance necessary data management systems; and KOHL, Mr. SPECTER, and Mr. premiums offered and the average and me- ‘‘(VI) any other expenses determined ap- dian monthly health insurance premiums of- propriate by the Secretary, including start- CRAPO): fered to TAA-eligible individuals (as defined up costs and on going administrative ex- S. 1743. A bill to amend the Internal in section 4980B(f)(5)(C)(iv)(II) of such Code) penses, in order for the State to treat the Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the dol- under COBRA continuation provisions (as de- coverage described in subparagraph (C), (D), lar limitation on contributions to fu- fined in section 9832(d)(1) of such Code), (E), or (F)(i) of section 35(e)(1) of the Internal neral trusts; to the Committee on Fi- State-based continuation coverage provided Revenue Code of 1986, or, only if the coverage nance. under a State law that requires such cov- is under a group health plan, the coverage Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise erage, and each category of coverage de- described in subparagraph (F)(ii), (F)(iii), today to introduce a bill to eliminate scribed in section 35(e)(1) of such Code, iden- (F)(iv), (G), or (H) of such section, as quali- the current dollar limitation on Quali- tified by State and by the actuarial value of fied health insurance under that section. fied Funeral Trusts, QFTs. Congress such coverage and the specific benefits pro- ‘‘(iii) OUTREACH.—To pay for outreach to vided and cost-sharing imposed under such eligible individuals to inform such individ- created these savings vehicles in 1997 coverage. uals of available health insurance and quali- to assist individuals and families who (3) The number of States applying for and fied health insurance options, including out- wanted to plan for, and prepay, funeral receiving national emergency grants under reach consisting of notice to eligible individ- expenses. Yet, funeral costs are rising

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(a) IN GENERAL.—A point of order may be We are also joined by two of our distin- We should not be making it hard for made by any Senator against any item con- guished colleagues, Senators SPECTER families to do the right thing. We tained in a conference report that includes and CRAPO. The change would have a should not be making families jump or consists of any matter not committed to positive impact on the lives of older through extra hoops when all they are the conferees by either House. The point of Americans and on their families. In ad- order may be made and disposed of sepa- trying to do is make these responsible rately for each item in violation of this sec- dition, according to the Joint Com- decisions, well in advance of need. tion. mittee on Taxation, it would have a For older Americans, the primary (b) DISPOSITION.—If the point of order slight, but positive, impact on the Fed- benefits of this legislation are the abil- raised against an item in a conference report eral treasury. ity to have all the money they have under subsection (a) is sustained— When Congress created QFTs, it did saved in the trust be applied to final (1) the matter in such conference report so as a tax simplification measure. Un- expenses, instead of taxes, and the in- shall be stricken; and fortunately, it capped the size of these centive to increase the amount of their (2) when all other points of order under this section have been disposed of— trusts at $7,000, adjusted regularly for contribution. Sixty percent of inflation. This year, the inflation-ad- (A) the Senate shall proceed to consider prefunded funerals were funded by the question of whether the Senate should justed cap is $8,800, but in many in- trusts and elimination of the cap recede from its amendment to the House bill, stances, this amount is no longer suffi- should raise this percentage. For fu- or its disagreement to the amendment of the cient to cover a family’s funeral ex- neral directors, this change would House, and concur with a further amend- penses. In Utah, the average cost of a eliminate the burden and expense of ment, which further amendment shall con- full funeral and burial is $12,685. I am issuing information documents to re- sist of only that portion of the conference re- sure that in many other states it is port income earned from the trust. port that has not been stricken (any modi- fication of total amounts appropriated nec- even higher. Because of this contribu- The National Funeral Directors Asso- tion limit, even those who preplan essary to reflect the deletion of the matter ciation supports this legislation. So struck from the conference report shall be their own funerals too often leave their too do numerous funeral homes that made); heirs with substantial expenses. Even serve the people of Utah. (B) the question shall be debatable; and those who attempt to cover the entire I have no doubt that many more of (C) no further amendment shall be in expense may not have enough money these funeral businesses, many of order. to cover all costs after administrative which are family-owned and family- (c) LIMITATION.— fees and taxes are deducted. run, that serve local communities from (1) IN GENERAL.—In this section, the term This proposal would make Qualified ‘‘matter not committed to the conferees by coast to coast support this legislation either House’’ shall include any item which Funeral Trusts more effective. The as well. principal reason individuals set up consists of a specific provision containing a I think we can all agree that we specific level of funding for any specific ac- Qualified Funeral Trust plans is to lift should make it easier for those who are count, specific program, specific project, or a financial burden from their children. willing to provide for these necessary specific activity, when no such specific fund- Ordinarily, trusts for funeral expenses expenses in advance. Today, I ask my ing was provided for such specific account, are grantor trusts, and the beneficiary colleagues to join me in an effort to specific program, specific project, or specific is responsible for paying any tax on in- enact this important measure. activity in the measure originally com- come generated by the trust. Congress mitted to the conferees by either House. I ask unanimous consent that the (2) RULE XXVIII.—For the purpose of rule recognized, however, that this result text of the bill be printed in the created an administrative burden for XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, RECORD. the term ‘‘matter not committed’’ shall in- the beneficiary or the funeral director There being no objection, the text of clude any item which consists of a specific trustee. As a result, Congress enacted the bill was ordered to be printed in provision containing a specific level of fund- Section 685 of the Internal Revenue the RECORD, as follows: ing for any specific account, specific pro- Code, allowing funeral director trust- gram, specific project, or specific activity, S. 1743 ees to elect to pay the tax on income when no such specific funding was provided earned by funeral trusts. This tax sim- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- for such specific account, specific program, resentatives of the United States of America in specific project, or specific activity in the plification measure eased the paper- Congress assembled, work burden and administrative costs measure originally committed to the con- SECTION 1. REPEAL OF DOLLAR LIMITATION ON ferees by either House. on funeral director trustees, who were CONTRIBUTIONS TO FUNERAL (d) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEAL.— previously required to issue hundreds TRUSTS. This section may be waived or suspended in of 1099 forms to their elderly cus- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section the Senate only by an affirmative vote of 3⁄5 tomers. It also eliminated the tax li- 685 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (re- of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An lating to treatment of funeral trusts) is re- 3 ability and confusion of many elderly affirmative vote of ⁄5 of the Members of the Americans who previously received pealed. Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be re- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsections quired in the Senate to sustain an appeal of these forms. Unfortunately, only those (d), (e), and (f) of such section are redesig- trusts under the cap are currently eli- the ruling of the Chair on a point of order nated as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respec- raised under this section. gible for designation as QFTs. By re- tively. moving this restrictive cap, our legis- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments f lation will eliminate unnecessary ad- made by this section shall apply to taxable ministrative burdens on beneficiaries years beginning after December 31, 2006. SENATE RESOLUTION 261—EX- PRESSING APPRECIATION FOR and trustees. f Let me give you an example of how THE PROFOUND PUBLIC SERVICE the current cap creates unnecessary SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBU- confusion for families. I have used this TIONS OF DONALD JEFFRY HER- example before. It remains worth tell- BERT, FONDLY KNOWN AS ‘‘MR. ing. Four years ago, a constituent of SENATE RESOLUTION 260— WIZARD’’ mine wrote me about this situation. He STRENGTHENING THE POINT OF Mr. COLEMAN (for himself, Mr. was suffering from Parkinson’s disease. ORDER AGAINST MATTERS OUT DOMENICI, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. KLO- So he began planning his own funeral OF SCOPE IN CONFERENCE RE- BUCHAR, Mr. FEINGOLD, and Mr. DURBIN) in order that these decisions and this PORTS submitted the following resolution; burden would be lifted from his chil- Mr. DEMINT submitted the following which was referred to the Committee dren. Because of the cap on QFTs, how- resolution; which was referred to the on the Judiciary:

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S. RES. 261 amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID SA 1995. Mr. REID submitted an amend- Whereas many citizens of the United (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. SPEC- ment intended to be proposed to amendment States remember Donald Jeffry Herbert as TER)) to the bill S. 1639, supra; which was or- SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KEN- ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’ and mourn his passing; dered to lie on the table. NEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the Whereas Don Herbert was born in Waconia, SA 1981. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an bill S. 1639, supra; which was ordered to lie Minnesota and graduated from the La Crosse amendment intended to be proposed to on the table. State Teacher’s College in Wisconsin in 1940 amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID SA 1996. Mr. REID submitted an amend- where he trained to be a science teacher; (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. SPEC- ment intended to be proposed to amendment Whereas Don Herbert volunteered for the TER)) to the bill S. 1639, supra; which was or- SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KEN- United States Army Air Corps and served our dered to lie on the table. NEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the country in the Atlantic theater and earned SA 1982. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an bill S. 1639, supra; which was ordered to lie the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air amendment intended to be proposed to on the table. Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters; amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID SA 1997. Mr. REID submitted an amend- Whereas Don Herbert developed the idea (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. SPEC- ment intended to be proposed to amendment for science programming culminating in TER)) to the bill S. 1639, supra; which was or- SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KEN- ‘‘Watch Mr. Wizard’’, a live television show dered to lie on the table. NEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the produced from 1951 to 1964 and honored by a SA 1983. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an bill S. 1639, supra; which was ordered to lie Peabody Award in 1954; amendment intended to be proposed to on the table. Whereas the National Science Foundation amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID SA 1998. Mr. REID submitted an amend- and the American Chemical Society lauded (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. SPEC- ment intended to be proposed to amendment Don Herbert and his show for promoting in- TER)) to the bill S. 1639, supra; which was or- SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KEN- terest in science and his contributions to dered to lie on the table. NEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the science education; SA 1984. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an bill S. 1639, supra; which was ordered to lie Whereas ‘‘Watch Mr. Wizard’’ has been rec- amendment intended to be proposed to on the table. ognized by numerous awards; amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID SA 1999. Mr. REID submitted an amend- Whereas an additional educational pro- (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. SPEC- ment intended to be proposed to amendment gram, ‘‘Mr. Wizard’s World’’, inspired chil- TER)) to the bill S. 1639, supra; which was or- SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KEN- dren from 1983 to 1990 on cable television; dered to lie on the table. NEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the Whereas ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’ continued to serve SA 1985. Mr. KENNEDY submitted an bill S. 1639, supra; which was ordered to lie as an ambassador for science education by amendment intended to be proposed to on the table. authoring multiple books and programs, and amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID SA 2000. Mr. NELSON of Florida submitted by traveling to schools and providing class- (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. SPEC- an amendment intended to be proposed by room demonstrations; TER)) to the bill S. 1639, supra; which was or- him to the bill H.R. 1585, to authorize appro- Whereas educational research indicates dered to lie on the table. priations for fiscal year 2008 for military ac- that young children make decisions about SA 1986. Mr. KENNEDY submitted an tivities of the Department of Defense, for future careers at a very early age and are in- amendment intended to be proposed to military construction, and for defense activi- fluenced greatly by positive contacts with amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID ties of the Department of Energy, to pre- science and technology; (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. SPEC- scribe military personnel strengths for such Whereas a strong education in science and TER)) to the bill S. 1639, supra; which was or- fiscal year, and for other purposes; which technology is one of the building blocks of a dered to lie on the table. was ordered to lie on the table. productive, competitive, and healthy soci- SA 1987. Mr. KENNEDY submitted an f ety; amendment intended to be proposed to Whereas ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’ encouraged children amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID TEXT OF AMENDMENTS to duplicate his experiments at home, driv- (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. SPEC- SA 1979. Mrs. CLINTON (for herself TER)) to the bill S. 1639, supra; which was or- ing independent inquiry into science with and Mr. MENENDEZ) submitted an simple household equipment; dered to lie on the table. Whereas ‘‘Mr. Wizard’s’’ dynamic and ener- SA 1988. Mr. REID submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed to getic science experiments attracted unprece- ment intended to be proposed to amendment amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. dented numbers of children to educational SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KEN- REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and programming, even those who were disin- NEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to terested or unmotivated in science; bill S. 1639, supra; which was ordered to lie provide for comprehensive immigration Whereas Mr. Wizard Science Clubs were on the table. reform and for other purposes; which started across the United States and had SA 1989. Mr. REID submitted an amend- was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- ment intended to be proposed to amendment more than 100,000 children enrolled in 5,000 lows: clubs by the mid-1950s; and SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KEN- Whereas Don Herbert will be remembered NEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the SEC. ll. RECLASSIFYING THE SPOUSES AND as a pioneer of commercial educational pro- bill S. 1639, supra; which was ordered to lie MINOR CHILDREN OF LAWFUL PER- gramming and instrumental in making on the table. MANENT RESIDENTS WHO FILED PE- SA 1990. Mr. REID submitted an amend- TITIONS BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2007 AS science education exciting and approachable IMMEDIATE RELATIVES. ment intended to be proposed to amendment for millions of children across the United Section 201(b)(2) of the Immigration and SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KEN- States: Now, therefore, be it Nationality Act, as amended by section Resolved, That the Senate— NEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the 503(b)(1) of this Act, is further amended by (1) expresses appreciation for the profound bill S. 1639, supra; which was ordered to lie inserting ‘‘, or a child or spouse of a lawful public service and educational contributions on the table. permanent resident for whom a family-based of Donald Jeffry Herbert; SA 1991. Mr. REID submitted an amend- visa petition was filed on or before January (2) recognizes the profound impact of high- ment intended to be proposed to amendment 1, 2007,’’ after ‘‘United States’’. er educational institutions that train teach- SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KEN- NEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the ers; SA 1980. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted (3) encourages students to honor the herit- bill S. 1639, supra; which was ordered to lie age of Don Herbert by exploring our world on the table. an amendment intended to be proposed through science, technology, engineering, SA 1992. Mr. REID submitted an amend- to amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. and mathematics fields; and ment intended to be proposed to amendment REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and (4) tenders condolences to the family of SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KEN- Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to Don Herbert and thanks them for their NEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the provide for comprehensive immigration strong familial support of him. bill S. 1639, supra; which was ordered to lie reform and for other purposes; which on the table. was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND SA 1993. Mr. REID submitted an amend- PROPOSED ment intended to be proposed to amendment lows: At the end of division XI, add the fol- SA 1979. Mrs. CLINTON (for herself and Mr. SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KEN- lowing: MENENDEZ) submitted an amendment in- NEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1934 bill S. 1639, supra; which was ordered to lie SEC. ll. FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS. proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for on the table. Section 203(a)(2) of the Immigration and himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, SA 1994. Mr. REID submitted an amend- Nationality Act, as amended by section to provide for comprehensive immigration ment intended to be proposed to amendment 503(c)(2) of this Act, is further amended by reform and for other purposes; which was or- SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KEN- striking ‘‘87,000’’ and inserting the following: dered to lie on the table. NEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the ‘‘137,000 (for each of the fiscal years 2008 SA 1980. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an bill S. 1639, supra; which was ordered to lie through 2013) and 112,000 (for fiscal year 2014 amendment intended to be proposed to on the table. and each subsequent fiscal year)’’.

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Mr. KENNEDY submitted an an amendment intended to be proposed REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and amendment intended to be proposed to to amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and provide for comprehensive immigration REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to reform and for other purposes, which Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to provide for comprehensive immigration was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes; which lows: reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- SEC. ll. RECLASSIFYING THE SPOUSES AND was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- lows: MINOR CHILDREN OF LAWFUL PER- lows: MANENT RESIDENTS WHO FILED PE- At the end of division l, add the following: At the end of division XII, add the fol- TITIONS BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2007 AS SEC. ll. FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS. lowing: IMMEDIATE RELATIVES. SEC. ll. FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS. Section 201(b)(2) of the Immigration and Section 203(a)(2) of the Immigration and Section 203(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by section Nationality Act, as amended by section 503(c)(2) of this Act, is further amended by Nationality Act, as amended by section 503(b)(1) of this Act, is further amended by striking ‘‘87,000’’ and inserting the following: 503(c)(2) of this Act, is further amended by inserting ‘‘,or a child or spouse of a lawful ‘‘137,000 (for each of the fiscal years 2008 striking ‘‘87,000’’ and inserting the following: permanent resident for whom a family-based through 2013) and 112,000 (for fiscal year 2014 ‘‘137,000 (for each of the fiscal years 2008 visa petition was filed on or before January and each subsequent fiscal year)’’. through 2013) and 112,000 (for fiscal year 2014 1, 2007,’’ after ‘‘United States’’. SEC. ll. NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS. and each subsequent fiscal year)’’. SEC. ll. PRECLUSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CREDITS PRIOR TO ENUMERATION Section 214(g) of the Immigration and Na- SA 1982. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted OR FOR ANY PERIOD WITHOUT tionality Act, as amended by section 409 of an amendment intended to be proposed WORK AUTHORIZATION. this Act, is further amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(D)— to amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. (a) REPEAL.—Section 607 of this Act is re- pealed and the amendments made by such (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and section are null and void. striking ‘‘(II)’’; and Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to (b) INSURED STATUS.—Section 214 of the So- (B) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘200,000’’ and provide for comprehensive immigration cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 414) is amended inserting ‘‘300,000’’; reform and for other purposes; which by adding at the end the following: (2) in paragraph (10), as redesignated by was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- ‘‘(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph section 409(2) of this Act, by amending sub- lows: (2)— paragraph (A) to read as follows: ‘‘(A) no quarter of coverage shall be cred- ‘‘(A) Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), At the end of division XIII, add the fol- ited for purposes of this section if, with re- an alien who has already been counted to- lowing: spect to any individual who is assigned a so- ward the numerical limitation under para- SEC. ll. FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS. cial security account number on or after the graph (1)(D) during any 1 of the 3 fiscal years Section 203(a)(2) of the Immigration and date of enactment of the Secure Borders, immediately preceding the fiscal year of the Nationality Act, as amended by section Economic Opportunity and Immigration Re- approved start date of a petition for a non- 503(c)(2) of this Act, is further amended by form Act of 2007, such quarter of coverage is immigrant worker described in section striking ‘‘87,000’’ and inserting the following: earned prior to the year in which such social 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) shall not be counted to- ‘‘137,000 (for each of the fiscal years 2008 security account number is assigned; and ward the limitations under clauses (i) and through 2013) and 112,000 (for fiscal year 2014 ‘‘(B) no quarter of coverage shall be cred- (ii) of paragraph (1)(D) for the fiscal year in and each subsequent fiscal year)’’. ited for purposes of this section for any cal- which the petition is approved. Such alien endar year, with respect to an individual shall be considered a returning worker.’’; and SA 1983. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted who is not a natural-born United States cit- (3) in paragraph (11), as redesignated by an amendment intended to be proposed izen, unless the Commissioner of Social Se- section 409(2) of this Act— to amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. curity determines, on the basis of informa- (A) by inserting ‘‘(A)’’ after ‘‘(11)’’; and tion provided to the Commissioner in accord- (B) by adding at the end the following: REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and ‘‘(B) The numerical limitations under para- ance with an agreement entered into under Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to graph (1)(D) shall be allocated for each fiscal provide for comprehensive immigration subsection (e) or otherwise, that the indi- year to ensure that the total number of reform and for other purposes; which vidual was authorized to be employed in the aliens subject to such numerical limits who United States during such quarter. enter the United States pursuant to a visa or was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply with re- lows: are accorded nonimmigrant status under sec- spect to any quarter of coverage earned by tion 101(a)(15)(Y)(ii) during the first 6 months At the end of division XXII, add the fol- an individual who, at such time such quarter of such fiscal year is not greater than 50 per- lowing: of coverage is earned, satisfies the criterion cent of the total number of such visas avail- SEC. ll. FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS. specified in subsection (c)(2). able for that fiscal year.’’. Section 203(a)(2) of the Immigration and ‘‘(e) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Secure Borders, Eco- SEC. ll. PRECLUSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY Nationality Act, as amended by section CREDITS PRIOR TO ENUMERATION 503(c)(2) of this Act, is further amended by nomic Opportunity and Immigration Reform OR FOR ANY PERIOD WITHOUT striking ‘‘87,000’’ and inserting the following: Act of 2007, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- WORK AUTHORIZATION. ‘‘137,000 (for each of the fiscal years 2008 rity shall enter into an agreement with the (a) REPEAL.—Section 607 of this Act is re- through 2013) and 112,000 (for fiscal year 2014 Commissioner of Social Security to provide pealed and the amendments made by such and each subsequent fiscal year)’’. such information as the Commissioner deter- section are null and void. mines necessary to carry out the limitations (b) INSURED STATUS.—Section 214 of the So- SA 1984. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted on crediting quarters of coverage under sub- cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 414) is amended an amendment intended to be proposed section (d). Nothing in this subsection may by adding at the end the following: be construed as establishing an effective ‘‘(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph to amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. date for purposes of this section.’’. (2)— REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and (c) BENEFIT COMPUTATION.—Section 215(e) ‘‘(A) no quarter of coverage shall be cred- Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(e)) is amended— ited for purposes of this section if, with re- provide for comprehensive immigration (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- spect to any individual who is assigned a so- reform and for other purposes; which graph (1); cial security account number on or after the was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- (2) by striking the period at the end of date of enactment of the Secure Borders, lows: paragraph (2) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Economic Opportunity and Immigration Re- (3) by adding at the end the following: form Act of 2007, such quarter of coverage is At the end of division XXVII, add the fol- ‘‘(3) in computing the average indexed earned prior to the year in which such social lowing: monthly earnings of an individual who is as- security account number is assigned; and SEC. ll. FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS. signed a social security account number on ‘‘(B) no quarter of coverage shall be cred- Section 203(a)(2) of the Immigration and or after the date of enactment of the Secure ited for purposes of this section for any cal- Nationality Act, as amended by section Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immi- endar year, with respect to an individual 503(c)(2) of this Act, is further amended by gration Reform Act of 2007, there shall not who is not a natural-born United States cit- striking ‘‘87,000’’ and inserting the following: be counted any wages or self-employment in- izen, unless the Commissioner of Social Se- ‘‘137,000 (for each of the fiscal years 2008 come for which no quarter of coverage may curity determines, on the basis of informa- through 2013) and 112,000 (for fiscal year 2014 be credited to such individual as a result of tion provided to the Commissioner in accord- and each subsequent fiscal year)’’. the application of section 214(d).’’. ance with an agreement entered into under (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments subsection (e) or otherwise, that the indi- SA 1985. Mr. KENNEDY submitted an made by this section shall be effective as of vidual was authorized to be employed in the amendment intended to be proposed to the date of the enactment of this Act. United States during such quarter.

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PRECLUSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY of coverage is earned, satisfies the criterion are accorded nonimmigrant status under sec- CREDITS PRIOR TO ENUMERATION specified in subsection (c)(2). tion 101(a)(15)(Y)(ii) during the first 6 months OR FOR ANY PERIOD WITHOUT ‘‘(e) Not later than 180 days after the date of such fiscal year is not greater than 50 per- WORK AUTHORIZATION. of the enactment of the Secure Borders, Eco- cent of the total number of such visas avail- (a) REPEAL.—Section 607 of this Act is re- nomic Opportunity and Immigration Reform able for that fiscal year.’’. pealed and the amendments made by such Act of 2007, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- SEC. ll. PRECLUSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY section are null and void. rity shall enter into an agreement with the CREDITS PRIOR TO ENUMERATION (b) INSURED STATUS.—Section 214 of the So- Commissioner of Social Security to provide OR FOR ANY PERIOD WITHOUT cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 414) is amended such information as the Commissioner deter- WORK AUTHORIZATION. by adding at the end the following: mines necessary to carry out the limitations (a) REPEAL.—Section 607 of this Act is re- on crediting quarters of coverage under sub- pealed and the amendments made by such ‘‘(d)(l) Except as provided in paragraph section (d). Nothing in this subsection may section are null and void. (2)— be construed as establishing an effective (b) INSURED STATUS.—Section 214 of the So- ‘‘(A) no quarter of coverage shall be cred- date for purposes of this section.’’. cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 414) is amended ited for purposes of this section if, with re- (c) BENEFIT COMPUTATION.—Section 215(e) by adding at the end the following: spect to any individual who is assigned a so- of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(e)) is amended— ‘‘(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph cial security account number on or after the (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- (2)— date of enactment of the Secure Borders, graph (1); ‘‘(A) no quarter of coverage shall be cred- Economic Opportunity and Immigration Re- (2) by striking the period at the end of ited for purposes of this section if, with re- form Act of 2007, such quarter of coverage is paragraph (2) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and spect to any individual who is assigned a so- earned prior to the year in which such social (3) by adding at the end the following: cial security account number on or after the security account number is assigned; and ‘‘(3) in computing the average indexed date of enactment of the Secure Borders, ‘‘(B) no quarter of coverage shall be cred- monthly earnings of an individual who is as- Economic Opportunity and Immigration Re- ited for purposes of this section for any cal- signed a social security account number on form Act of 2007, such quarter of coverage is endar year, with respect to an individual or after the date of enactment of the Secure earned prior to the year in which such social who is not a natural-born United States cit- Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immi- security account number is assigned; and izen, if the Commissioner of Social Security gration Reform Act of 2007, there shall not ‘‘(B) no quarter of coverage shall be cred- determines, on the basis of information pro- be counted any wages or self-employment in- ited for purposes of this section for any cal- vided to the Commissioner in accordance come for which no quarter of coverage may endar year, with respect to an individual with an agreement entered into under sub- be credited to such individual as a result of who is not a natural-born United States cit- section (e) or otherwise, that the individual the application of section 214(d).’’. izen, unless the Commissioner of Social Se- was not authorized to be employed in the (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments curity determines, on the basis of informa- United States during such quarter. tion provided to the Commissioner in accord- made by this section shall be effective as of ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply with re- the date of the enactment of this Act. ance with an agreement entered into under subsection (e) or otherwise, that the indi- spect to any quarter of coverage earned by an individual who, at such time such quarter SA 1987. Mr. KENNEDY submitted an vidual was authorized to be employed in the United States during such quarter. of coverage is earned, satisfies the criterion amendment intended to be proposed to specified in subsection (c)(2). amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply with re- spect to any quarter of coverage earned by ‘‘(e) Not later than 180 days after the date REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and an individual who, at such time such quarter of the enactment of the Secure Borders, Eco- Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to of coverage is earned, satisfies the criterion nomic Opportunity and Immigration Reform provide for comprehensive immigration specified in subsection (c)(2). Act of 2007, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- reform and for other purposes; which ‘‘(e) Not later than 180 days after the date rity shall enter into an agreement with the was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- of the enactment of the Secure Borders, Eco- Commissioner of Social Security to provide lows: nomic Opportunity and Immigration Reform such information as the Commissioner deter- Act of 2007, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- mines necessary to carry out the limitations At the end of division 11, add the following: rity shall enter into an agreement with the on crediting quarters of coverage under sub- SEC. ll. FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS. Commissioner of Social Security to provide section (d). Nothing in this subsection may Section 203(a)(2) of the Immigration and such information as the Commissioner deter- be construed as establishing an effective Nationality Act, as amended by section mines necessary to carry out the limitations date for purposes of this section.’’. 503(c)(2) of this Act, is further amended by on crediting quarters of coverage under sub- (c) BENEFIT COMPUTATION.—Section 215(e) striking ‘‘87,000’’ and inserting the following: section (d). Nothing in this subsection may of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(e)) is amended— ‘‘137,000 (for each of the fiscal years 2008 be construed as establishing an effective through 2013) and 112,000 (for fiscal year 2014 (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- date for purposes of this section.’’. graph (1); and each subsequent fiscal year)’’. (c) BENEFIT COMPUTATION.—Section 215(e) (2) by striking the period at the end of SEC. ll. NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS. of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(e)) is amended— paragraph (2) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Section 214(g) of the Immigration and Na- (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- tionality Act, as amended by section 409 of graph (1); (3) by adding at the end the following: this Act, is further amended— (2) by striking the period at the end of ‘‘(3) in computing the average indexed (1) in paragraph (1)(D)— paragraph (2) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and monthly earnings of an individual who is as- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by (3) by adding at the end the following: signed a social security account number on striking ‘‘(II)’’; and ‘‘(3) in computing the average indexed or after the date of enactment of the Secure (B) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘200,000’’ and monthly earnings of an individual who is as- Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immi- inserting ‘‘300,000’’; signed a social security account number on gration Reform Act of 2007, there shall not (2) in paragraph (10), as redesignated by or after the date of enactment of the Secure be counted any wages or self-employment in- section 409(2) of this Act, by amending sub- Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immi- come for which no quarter of coverage may paragraph (A) to read as follows: gration Reform Act of 2007, there shall not be credited to such individual as a result of ‘‘(A) Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), be counted any wages or self-employment in- the application of section 214(d).’’. an alien who has already been counted to- come for which no quarter of coverage may (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ward the numerical limitation under para- be credited to such individual as a result of made by this section shall be effective as of graph (1)(D) during any 1 of the 3 fiscal years the application of section 214(d).’’. the date of the enactment of this Act. immediately preceding the fiscal year of the (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments approved start date of a petition for a non- made by this section shall be effective as of Mr. REID submitted an immigrant worker described in section the date of the enactment of this Act. SA 1989. 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) shall not be counted to- amendment intended to be proposed to ward the limitations under clauses (i) and SA 1988. Mr. REID submitted an amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. (ii) of paragraph (1)(D) for the fiscal year in amendment intended to be proposed to REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and which the petition is approved. Such alien amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to shall be considered a returning worker.’’; and REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and provide for comprehensive immigration (3) in paragraph (11), as redesignated by Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to reform and for other purposes; which section 409(2) of this Act— provide for comprehensive immigration was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- (A) by inserting ‘‘(A)’’ after ‘‘(11)’’; and lows: (B) by adding at the end the following: reform and for other purposes; which ‘‘(B) The numerical limitations under para- was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- At the end of the amendment, add the fol- graph (1)(D) shall be allocated for each fiscal lows: lowing:

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At the end of the amendment add the fol- provide for comprehensive immigration Section 201(b)(2) of the Immigration and lowing: reform and for other purposes; which Nationality Act, as amended by section This section shall take effect one day after was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- 503(b)(1) of this Act, is further amended by the date of enactment. lows: inserting ‘‘, or a child or spouse of a lawful permanent resident for whom a family-based Mr. REID submitted an At the end of the amendment add the fol- SA 1991. lowing: visa petition was filed on or before January amendment intended to be proposed to 1, 2007,’’ after ‘‘United States’’. This section shall take effect one day after amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. the date of enactment. SEC. ll. PRECLUSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and CREDITS PRIOR TO ENUMERATION OR FOR ANY PERIOD WITHOUT Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to SA 1997. Mr. REID submitted an WORK AUTHORIZATION. provide for comprehensive immigration amendment intended to be proposed to (a) REPEAL.—Section 607 of this Act is re- reform and for other purposes; which amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. pealed and the amendments made by such was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and section are null and void. lows: Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to (b) INSURED STATUS.—Section 214 of the So- cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 414) is amended At the end of the amendment add the fol- provide for comprehensive immigration by adding at the end the following: lowing: reform and for other purposes; which ‘‘(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph This section shall take effect one day after was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- (2)— the date of enactment. lows: ‘‘(A) no quarter of coverage shall be cred- At the end of the amendment add the fol- ited for purposes of this section if, with re- SA 1992. Mr. REID submitted an lowing: spect to any individual who is assigned a so- amendment intended to be proposed to This section shall take effect one day after cial security account number on or after the amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. the date of enactment. date of enactment of the Secure Borders, REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Economic Opportunity and Immigration Re- Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to SA 1998. Mr. REID submitted an form Act of 2007, such quarter of coverage is provide for comprehensive immigration amendment intended to be proposed to earned prior to the year in which such social security account number is assigned; and reform and for other purposes; which amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. ‘‘(B) no quarter of coverage shall be cred- was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and ited for purposes of this section for any cal- lows: Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to endar year, with respect to an individual At the end of the amendment add the fol- provide for comprehensive immigration who is not a natural-born United States cit- lowing: reform and for other purposes; which izen, if the Commissioner of Social Security This section shall take effect one day after was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- determines, on the basis of information pro- the date of enactment. lows: vided to the Commissioner in accordance At the end of the amendment add the fol- with an agreement entered into under sub- SA 1993. Mr. REID submitted an section (e) or otherwise, that the individual lowing: amendment intended to be proposed to This section shall take effect one day after was not authorized to be employed in the amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. United States during such quarter. the date of enactment. ‘‘(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply with re- REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and spect to any quarter of coverage earned by Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to SA 1999. Mr. REID submitted an an individual who, at such time such quarter provide for comprehensive immigration amendment intended to be proposed to of coverage is earned, satisfies the criterion reform and for other purposes; which amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. specified in subsection (c)(2). was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and ‘‘(e) Not later than 180 days after the date lows: Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to of the enactment of the Secure Borders, Eco- At the end of the amendment add the fol- provide for comprehensive immigration nomic Opportunity and Immigration Reform lowing: reform and for other purposes; which Act of 2007, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- This section shall take effect one day after rity shall enter into an agreement with the was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- the date of enactment. Commissioner of Social Security to provide lows: such information as the Commissioner deter- At the end of the amendment add the fol- mines necessary to carry out the limitations SA 1994. Mr. REID submitted an lowing: on crediting quarters of coverage under sub- amendment intended to be proposed to This section shall take effect one day after section (d). Nothing in this subsection may amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. the date of enactment. be construed as establishing an effective REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and date for purposes of this section.’’. Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to SA 2000. Mr. NELSON of Florida sub- (c) BENEFIT COMPUTATION.—Section 215(e) provide for comprehensive immigration mitted an amendment intended to be of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(e)) is amended— reform and for other purposes; which proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1585, (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- to authorize appropriations for fiscal graph (1); was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- (2) by striking the period at the end of lows: year 2008 for military activities of the paragraph (2) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and At the end of the amendment add the fol- Department of Defense, for military (3) by adding at the end the following: lowing: construction, and for defense activities ‘‘(3) in computing the average indexed This section shall take effect one day after of the Department of Energy, to pre- monthly earnings of an individual who is as- the date of enactment. scribe military personnel strengths for signed a social security account number on such fiscal year, and for other pur- or after the date of enactment of the Secure SA 1995. Mr. REID submitted an poses; which was ordered to lie on the Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immi- amendment intended to be proposed to table; as follows: gration Reform Act of 2007, there shall not amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. be counted any wages or self-employment in- At the end of subtitle D of title VI, add the REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and come for which no quarter of coverage may following: be credited to such individual as a result of Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to SEC. 656. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT OF REDUC- the application of section 214(d).’’. provide for comprehensive immigration TION OF SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments reform and for other purposes; which SURVIVOR ANNUITIES BY DEPEND- made by this section shall be effective as of was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- ENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSA- TION. the date of the enactment of this Act. lows: (a) REPEAL.— At the end of the amendment add the fol- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter SA 1990. Mr. REID submitted an lowing: amendment intended to be proposed to 73 of title 10, United States Code, is amended This section shall take effect one day after as follows: amendment SA 1934 proposed by Mr. the date of enactment. (A) In section 1450, by striking subsection REID (for Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and (c). Mr. SPECTER)) to the bill S. 1639, to SA 1996. Mr. REID submitted an (B) In section 1451(c)— provide for comprehensive immigration amendment intended to be proposed to (i) by striking paragraph (2); and

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Mr. President, I (i) by striking subsection (e); and would like to announce for the infor- ation Act of 1978 to reauthorize the Na (ii) by striking subsection (k). mation of the Senate and the public Hoa Pili O Kaloko-Honokohau Advi- (B) In section 1451(g)(1), by striking sub- that an oversight hearing has been sory Commission Reauthorization Act paragraph (C). scheduled before the Committee on En- of 2007. (C) In section 1452— ergy and Natural Resources. Because of the limited time available (i) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ‘‘does The hearing will be held on Thurs- for the hearing, witnesses may testify not apply—’’ and all that follows and insert- day, July 12, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. in room by invitation only. However, those ing ‘‘does not apply in the case of a deduc- wishing to submit written testimony tion made through administrative error.’’; SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. for the hearing record should send it to and the Committee on Energy and Natural (ii) by striking subsection (g). The purpose of this hearing is to con- (D) In section 1455(c), by striking ‘‘, sider the nominations of Clarence H. Resources, United States Senate, 1450(k)(2),’’. Albright, of South Carolina, to be Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by e-mail (b) PROHIBITION ON RETROACTIVE BENE- Under Secretary of Energy; Lisa E. to [email protected]. FITS.—No benefits may be paid to any person Epifani, of Texas, to be an Assistant gov. for any period before the effective date pro- Secretary of Energy for Congressional For further information, please con- vided under subsection (f) by reason of the and Intergovernmental Affairs; and, tact David Brooks at (202) 224–9863 or amendments made by subsection (a). James L. Caswell, of Idaho, to be Direc- Rachel Pasternack at (202) 224–0883. (c) PROHIBITION ON RECOUPMENT OF CERTAIN f AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY REFUNDED TO SBP RE- tor of the Bureau of Land Management. CIPIENTS.—A surviving spouse who is or has Because of the limited time available AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO been in receipt of an annuity under the Sur- for the hearing, witnesses may testify MEET vivor Benefit Plan under subchapter II of by invitation only. However, those COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, wishing to submit written testimony TRANSPORTATION that is in effect before the effective date pro- for the hearing record should send two vided under subsection (f) and that is ad- Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I copies of their testimony to the Com- ask unanimous consent that the Com- justed by reason of the amendments made by mittee on Energy and Natural Re- subsection (a) and who has received a refund mittee on Commerce, Science, and of retired pay under section 1450(e) of title sources, United States Senate, Wash- Transportation be authorized to hold a 10, United States Code, shall not be required ington, DC 20510–6150, or by e-mail to hearing during the session of the Sen- to repay such refund to the United States. [email protected]. ate on Thursday, June 28, 2007, at 10 (d) REPEAL OF AUTHORITY FOR OPTIONAL For further information, please con- a.m. in room 253 of the Russell Senate ANNUITY FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN.—Section tact Sam Fowler at (202) 224–7571 or Office Building. 1448(d)(2) of such title is amended— Amanda Kelly at (202) 224–6836. The hearing will examine the Na- (1) by striking ‘‘DEPENDENT CHILDREN.—’’ COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- and all that follows through ‘‘In the case of RESOURCES a member described in paragraph (1),’’ and ministration’s existing programs, pro- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I posed initiatives, and review the agen- inserting ‘‘DEPENDENT CHILDREN.—In the would like to announce for the infor- case of a member described in paragraph cy’s fiscal year 2008 budget request. (1),’’; and mation of the Senate and the public The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (2) by striking subparagraph (B). that a hearing has been scheduled be- objection, it is so ordered. (e) RESTORATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PRE- fore Committee on Energy and Natural COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC VIOUSLY ELIGIBLE SPOUSES.—The Secretary Resources Subcommittee on National WORKS of the military department concerned shall Parks. Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I restore annuity eligibility to any eligible The hearing will be held on July 12, ask unanimous consent that the Com- surviving spouse who, in consultation with 2007, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD–366 of the mittee on Environment and Public the Secretary, previously elected to transfer Dirksen Senate Office Building. payment of such annuity to a surviving child Works be authorized to meet during The purpose of the hearing is to re- the session of the Senate on Thursday, or children under the provisions of section ceive testimony on the following bills: 1448(d)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, June 28, 2007, at 10 a.m. in room 406 of as in effect on the day before the effective S. 488 and H.R. 1100, to revise the the Dirksen Senate Office Building in date provided under subsection (f). Such eli- boundary of the Carl Sandburg Home order to conduct a hearing entitled, gibility shall be restored whether or not pay- National Historic Site in the State of ‘‘Examining Global Warming Issues in ment to such child or children subsequently North Carolina; S. 617, to make the Na- the Power Plant Sector. was terminated due to loss of dependent sta- tional Parks and Federal Recreational The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tus or death. For the purposes of this sub- Lands Pass available at a discount to section, an eligible spouse includes a spouse objection, it is so ordered. certain veterans; S. 824 and H.R. 995, to COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS who was previously eligible for payment of amend Public Law 106–348 to extend the such annuity and is not remarried, or remar- Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I ried after having attained age 55, or whose authorization for establishing a memo- ask unanimous consent that the Com- second or subsequent marriage has been ter- rial in the District of Columbia or its mittee on Indian Affairs be authorized minated by death, divorce or annulment. environs to honor veterans who became to meet on Thursday, June 28, 2007, at (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The sections and the disabled while serving in the Armed 9:30 a.m. in room 485 of the Russell amendments made by this section shall take Forces of the United States; S. 955, to Senate Office Building to conduct a effect on the later of— establish the Abraham Lincoln Na- (1) the first day of the first month that be- hearing on discussion draft legislation tional Heritage Area; S. 1148, to estab- regarding the regulation of Class III gins after the date of the enactment of this lish the Champlain Quadricentennial Act; or gaming. (2) the first day of the fiscal year that be- Commemoration Commission and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gins in the calendar year in which this Act is Hudson-Fulton 400th Commemoration objection, it is so ordered. enacted. Commission; S. 1182, to amend the COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY SEC. 657. EFFECTIVE DATE OF PAID-UP COV- Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Val- Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I ERAGE UNDER SURVIVOR BENEFIT ley National Heritage Corridor Act of ask unanimous consent that the Com- PLAN. 1994 to increase the authorization of mittee on the Judiciary be authorized (a) SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN.—Section appropriations and modify the date on 1452(j) of title 10, United States Code, is to meet in order to conduct a markup which the authority of the Secretary of on Thursday, June 28, 2007, at 10 a.m. in amended by striking ‘‘October 1, 2008’’ and the Interior terminates under the act; inserting ‘‘October 1, 2007’’. Dirksen room 226. S. 1380, to designate as wilderness cer- (b) RETIRED SERVICEMAN’S FAMILY PROTEC- Agenda TION PLAN.—Section 1436a of such title is tain land within the Rocky Mountain amended by striking ‘‘October 1, 2008’’ and National Park and to adjust the bound- I. Bills: S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of inserting ‘‘October 1, 2007’’. aries of the Indian Peaks Wilderness 2007 (Leahy, Hatch, Schumer, Cornyn,

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Browne, 0000 Colonel Brian T.Bishop, 0000 Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I Colonel Michael R. Boera, 0000 The following named officer for appoint- ask unanimous consent that the Select Colonel Norman J. Brozenick, Jr., 0000 ment in the United States Navy Reserve to Committee on Intelligence be author- Colonel Cathy C. Clothier, 0000 the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., Colonel David A. Cotton, 0000 ized to meet during the session of the section 12203: Colonel Sharon K. G. Dunbar, 0000 Senate on June 28, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. to To be rear admiral (lower half) hold a closed hearing. Colonel Barbara J. Faulkenberry, 0000 Capt. Thomas F. Kendziorski, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Colonel Larry K. Grundhauser, 0000 Colonel Garrett Harencak, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Navy Reserve to Colonel James M. Holmes, 0000 SUBCOMMITTEE ON FEDERAL FINANCIAL MAN- the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., Colonel Dave C. Howe, 0000 AGEMENT, GOVERNMENT INFORMATION, FED- section 12203: Colonel James J. Jones, 0000 ERAL SERVICES, AND INTERNATIONAL SECU- To be rear admiral (lower half) Colonel Michael A. Keltz, 0000 RITY Colonel Frederick H. Martin, 0000 Capt. Lothrop S. Little, 0000 Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I Colonel Wendy M. Masiello, 0000 The following named officer for appoint- ask unanimous consent that the Com- Colonel Robert P. Otto, 0000 ment in the United States Navy Reserve to Colonel Leonard A. Patrick, 0000 mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., ernmental Affairs’ Subcommittee on Colonel Bradley R. Pray, 0000 section 12203: Colonel Lori J. Robinson, 0000 Federal Financial Management, Gov- To be rear admiral (lower half) Colonel Anthony J. Rock, 0000 ernment Information, Federal Serv- Capt. Kenneth J. Braithwaite, 0000 Colonel Jay G. Santee, 0000 ices, and International Security be au- The following named officer for appoint- Colonel Rowayne A. Schatz, Jr., 0000 thorized to meet on Thursday, June 28, ment in the United States Navy Reserve to Colonel Steven J. Spano, 0000 2007, at 3 p.m. in order to conduct a the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., Colonel Thomas L. Tinsley, 0000 hearing entitled, ‘‘Financial Manage- section 12203: Colonel Jack Weinstein, 0000 ment Systems Modernization at the To be rear admiral (lower half) Colonel Stephen W. Wilson, 0000 Colonel Margaret H. Woodward, 0000 Department of Homeland Security: Are Capt. Joseph D. Stinson, 0000 IN THE ARMY Missed Opportunities Costing Us The following named officer for appoint- Money?’’ ment in the United States Navy Reserve to The following named officer for appoint- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., ment in the Reserve of the Army to the objection, it is so ordered. section 12203: grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203: To be rear admiral (lower half) f To be brigadier general Capt. Jerry R. Kelley, 0000 EXECUTIVE SESSION Col. Michael D. Devine, 0000 The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Navy Reserve to IN THE NAVY The following named officer for appoint- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203: ment in the United States Navy to the grade Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- To be rear admiral (lower half) indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: imous consent that the Senate proceed Capt. Cynthia A Dullea, 0000 To be rear admiral (lower half) to executive session to consider Execu- The following named officer for appoint- Capt. David W. Titley, 0000 tive Calendar Nos. 115, 153, 164, 166 ment in the United States Navy Reserve to The following named officer for appoint- through 205 and 207 through 229; and all the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., ment in the United States Navy to the grade nominations on the Secretary’s desk; section 12203: indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: that the nominations be confirmed; the To be rear admiral (lower half) To be rear admiral (lower half) motions to reconsider be laid upon the Capt. Patricia E. Wolfe, 0000 Capt. Michael S. Rogers, 0000 table; the President be immediately The following named officers for appoint- The following named officer for appoint- notified of the Senate’s action and the ment in the United States Navy Reserve to ment in the United States Navy to the grade Senate then return to legislative ses- the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: sion. section 12203: To be rear admiral (lower half) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without To be rear admiral (lower half) Capt. David A. Dunaway, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. Capt. Garry J. Bonelli, 0000 The following named officer for appoint- The nominations considered and con- Capt. Robin R. Braun, 0000 ment in the United States Navy to the grade firmed are as follows: Capt. Sandy L. Daniels, 0000 indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Capt. Scott E. Sanders, 0000 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT To be rear admiral (lower half) Capt. Robert O. Wray, Jr., 0000 Capt. Samuel J. Cox, 0000 Howard Charles Weizmann, of Maryland, to The following named officer for appoint- be Deputy Director of the Office of Personnel ment in the United States Navy Reserve to The following named officer for appoint- Management. the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., ment in the United States Navy to the grade EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES section 12203: indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Michael W. Tankersley, of Texas, to be In- To be rear admiral To be rear admiral (lower half) spector General, Export-Import Bank. Rear Adm. (lh) Gregory A Timberlake, 0000 Capt. David G. Simpson, 0000 IN THE NAVY The following named officer for appoint- The following named officer for appoint- The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Navy Reserve to ment in the United States Navy to the grade ment in the United States Navy to the grade the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: indicated while assigned to a position of im- section 12203: To be rear admiral portance and responsibility under title 10, To be rear admiral Rear Adm. (lh) Edward H. Deets, III, 0000 U.S.C., section 601: Rear Adm. (lh) Albert Garcia, III, 0000 The following named officer for appoint- To be admiral The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Navy to the grade Vice Adm. Eric T. Olson, 0000 ment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: IN THE MARINE CORPS indicated while assigned to a position of im- To be rear admiral The following named officer for appoint- portance and responsibility under title 10, Rear Adm. (lh) Jeffrey A. Wieringa, 0000 ment in the United States Marine Corps Re- U.S.C., section 601: The following named officers for appoint- serve to the grade indicated under title 10, To be vice admiral ment in the United States Navy to the grade U.S.C., section 12203: Rear Adm. Anthony L. Winns, 0000 indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

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Benedict, 0000 Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated Colonel Michael G. Colangelo, 0000 Capt. Michael E. McMahon, 0000 under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203: Colonel Barry K. Coin, 0000 Colonel Steven A. Cray, 0000 IN THE MARINE CORPS To be brigadier general Colonel James D. Demeritt, 0000 The following named officer for appoint- Col. Jonathan E. Farnham, 0000 Colonel Matthew J. Dzialo, 0000 ment in the United States Marine Corps to Col. Hugo E. Salazar, 0000 Colonel Trulan A. Eyre, 0000 the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., IN THE NAVY Colonel Jon F. Fago, 0000 section 624: The following named officer for appoint- Colonel William S. Hadaway, III, 0000 To be brigadier general ment in the United States Naval Reserve to Colonel Samuel C. Heady, 0000 Col. Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., 0000 the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., Colonel John P. Hughes, 0000 IN THE ARMY section 12203: Colonel Mark R. Johnson, 0000 The following named officer for appoint- To be rear admiral Colonel Patrick L. Martin, 0000 Colonel Richard A Mitchell, 0000 ment in the United States Army to the grade Rear Adm. (lh) Carol M. Pottenger, 0000 indicated while assigned to a position of im- Colonel John F. Nichols, 0000 The following named officer for appoint- portance and responsibility under title 10, Colonel Grady L. Patterson, III, 0000 ment in the United States Navy to the grade U.S.C., section 601: Colonel George E. Pigeon, 0000 indicated while assigned to a position of im- To be lieutenant general Colonel William N. Reddell, III, 0000 portance and responsibility under title 10, Colonel Harold E. Reed, 0000 Maj. Gen. Richard P. Zahner, 0000 U.S.G., section 601: Colonel Leon S. Rice, 0000 IN THE NAVY To be vice admiral Colonel Alphonse J. Stephenson, 0000 The following named officer for appoint- Rear Adm. (lh) Jeffrey A Wieringa, 0000 Colonel Eric W. Vollmecke, 0000 ment in the United States Navy to the grade Colonel Eric G. Weller, 0000 The following named officers for appoint- indicated while assigned to a position of im- ment in the United States Navy Reserve to IN THE ARMY portance and responsibility under title 10, the grade. indicated under title 10, U.S. C., U.S.C., section 601: The following named officer for appoint- section 12203: ment to the grade of lieutenant general in To be vice admiral To be rear admiral the United States Army while assigned to a Rear Adm. Joseph Maguire, 0000 Rear Adm. (lh) Jeffrey A Lemmons, 0000 position of importance and responsibility IN THE ARMY Rear Adm. (lh) Frank F. Rennie, IV, 0000 under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: The following Army National Guard of the Rear Adm. (lh) Robin M. Watters, 0000 To be lieutenant general United States officers for appointment in the IN THE AIR FORCE Maj. Gen. John D. Gardner, 0000 Reserve of the Army to the grades indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203: The following named officer for appoint- DEPARTMENT OF STATE ment in the United States Air Force to the To be major general Reuben Jeffery III, of the District of Co- grade indicated under title 10, U.S. C., sec- lumbia, to be United States AJternate Gov- Brigadier General Augustus L. Collins, 0000 tion 8081: Brigadier General James B. Gaston, Jr., 0000 ernor of the International Bank for Recon- To be major general Brigadier General Joe L. Harkey, 0000 struction and Development for a term of five Brigadier General John S. Harrel, 0000 Brig. Gen. Garbeth S. Graham, 0000 years; United States Alternate Governor of Brigadier General Edward A. Leacock, 0000 IN THE ARMY the Inter-American Development Bank for a term of five years; United States Alternate Brigadier General Jose S. Mayorga, Jr., 0000 The following named officer for appoint- Governor of the African Development Bank Brigadier General King E. Sidwell, 0000 ment in the Reserve of the Army to the for a term of five years; United States Alter- Brigadier General Jon L. Trost, 0000 grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section nate Governor of the African Development To be brigadier general 12203: Fund; United States Alternate Governor of Colonel Robert K. Balster, 0000 To be brigadier general the Asian Development Bank; and United Colonel Julio R. Banez, 0000 Col. Jimmie J. Wells, 0000 States Alternate Governor of the European Colonel William A. Bankhead, Jr., 0000 IN THE MARINE CORPS Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Colonel Roosevelt Barfield, 0000 vice Josette Sheeran Shiner. Colonel Gregory W. Batts, 0000 The following ed officer for appointment to Colonel Thomas E. Beron, 0000 the grade of lieutenant general in the United DEPARTMENT OF STATE Colonel David L. Bowman, 0000 States Marine Corps while assigned to a posi- June Carter Perry, of the District of Co- Colonel George A. Brinegar, 0000 tion of importance and responsibility under lumbia, a Career Member of the Senior For- Colonel Jefferson S. Burton, 0000 title 10, U.S.C., section 601: eign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to Colonel Glenn H. Curtis, 0000 To be lieutenant general be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Colonel Larry W. Curtis, 0000 Lt. Gen. Emerson N. Gardner, Jr., 0000 potentiary of the United States of America Colonel Sandra W. Dittig, 0000 to the Republic of Sierra Leone. IN THE NAVY Colonel Alan S. Dohrmann, 0000 Wanda L. Nesbitt, of Pennsylvania, a Ca- Colonel Alexander E. Duckworth, 0000 The following named officer for reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Colonel Frank W. Dulfer, 0000 appomtment in the United States Navy to Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambas- Colonel Robert W. Enzenauer, 0000 the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Colonel Lynn D. Fisher, 0000 section 624: the United States of America to the Republic Colonel Burton K. Francisco, 0000 To be rear admiral of Cote D’Ivoire. Colonel Helen L. Gant, 0000 Rear Adm. (lh) Christine M. Bruzek-Kohler, Frederick B. Cook, of Florida, a Career Colonel Terry M. Haston, 0000 Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class IN THE AIR FORCE Colonel Bryan J. Hult, 0000 of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- Colonel George E. Irvin, Sr., 0000 The following Air National Guard of the traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Colonel Lenwood A. Landrum, 0000 United States officers for appointment in the United States of America to the Central Af- Colonel Roger L. McClellan, 0000 Reserve of the Air Force to the grades indi- rican Republic. Colonel Ronald O. Morrow, 0000 cated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203: Robert B. Nolan, of Virginia, a Career Colonel John M. Nunn, 0000 To be major general Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Colonel Isaac G. Osborne, Jr., 0000 Brigadier General Michael D. Akey, 0000 of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- Colonel Robert J. Pratt, 0000 Brigadier General Michael G. Brandt, 0000 traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Colonel Jerry E. Reeves, 0000 Brigadier General Richard H. Clevenger, 0000 United States of America to the Kingdom of Colonel Timothy A. Reisch, 0000 Brigadier General Cynthia N. Kirkland, 0000 Lesotho. Colonel James M. Robinson, 0000. Brigadier General Duane Lodrige, 0000 Maurice S. Parker, of California, a Career Colonel Mark D. Scraba, 0000 Brigadier General Patrick J. Moisio, 0000 Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Colonel Donald P. Walker, 0000 Brigadier General Charles A. Morgan, III, of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- Colonel Charles F. Walsh, 0000 0000 traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the The following named officer for appoint- Brigadier General Daniel B. O’Hollaren, 0000 United States of America to the Kingdom of ment in the United States Army to the grade Brigadier General Peter S. Pawling, 0000 Swaziland.

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William John Garvelink, of Michigan, a CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY W. WOLKEN, which nominations were re- Career Member of the Senior Foreign Serv- SERVICE ceived by the Senate and appeared in the ice, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Am- Richard Allan Hill, of Montana, to be a Congressional Record of June 4, 2007. bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Member of the Board of Directors of the Cor- PN667 ARMY nomination of Birget Batiste, of the United States of America to the poration for National and Community Serv- which was received by the Senate and ap- Democratic Republic of the Congo. ice for a term expiring June 10, 2009, vice peared in the Congressional Record of June William R. Brownfield, of Texas, a Career Juanita Sims Doty, term expired. 18, 2007. Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Stan Z. Soloway, of the District of Colum- PN668 ARMY nomination of James P. of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- bia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors Houston, which was received by the Senate traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the of the Corporation for National and Commu- and appeared in the Congressional Record of United States of America to the Republic of nity Service for a term expiring October 6, June 18, 2007. Colombia. 2011, vice Carol Kinsley, term expired. PN669 ARMY nomination of John C. Loose Peter Michael McKinley, of Virginia, a Ca- James Palmer, of California, to be a Mem- Jr., which was received by the Senate and reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, ber of the Board of Directors of the Corpora- appeared in the Congressional Record of Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambas- tion for National and Community Service for June 18, 2007. sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of a term expiring October 6, 2011, vice Donna PN670 ARMY nominations (2) beginning the United States of America to the Republic N. Williams, term expired. BRUCE BUBLICK, and ending JAMES MAD- of Peru. DEN, which nominations were received by NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S Patrick Dennis Duddy, of Maine, a Career the Senate and appeared in the Congres- DESK Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class sional Record of June 18, 2007. of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- IN THE AIR FORCE PN671 ARMY nominations (2) beginning traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the PN167 AIR FORCE nominations (21) begin- JACKIE L. BYAS, and ending WILLIAM R. United States of America to the Bolivarian ning RICHARD G. ANDERSON, and ending CLARK, which nominations were received by Republic of Venezuela. MITCHELL ZYGADLO, which nominations the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Anne Woods Patterson, of Virginia, a Ca- were received by the Senate and appeared in sional Record of June 18, 2007. reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, the Congressional Record of January 11, 2007. PN672 ARMY nominations (3) beginning Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador PN373 AIR FORCE nominations (1250) be- JEFFREY R. KEIM, and ending STAN Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the ginning CHRISTOPHER R. ABRAMSON, and ROWICKI, which nominations were received United States of America to the Islamic Re- ending ANNAMARIE ZURLINDEN, which by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- public of Pakistan. nominations were received by the Senate and sional Record of June 18, 2007. Nancy J. Powell, of Iowa, a Career Member appeared in the Congressional Record of PN673 ARMY nominations (9) beginning of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Ca- March 19, 2007. PHILIP A HORTON, and ending PATRICIA reer Minister, to be Ambassador Extraor- PN665 AIR FORCE nominations (2) begin- YOUNG, which nominations were received by dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United ning ALICE A. HALE, and ending NATALIE the Senate and appeared in the Congres- States of America to Nepal. A. JAGIELLA, which nominations were re- sional Record of June 18, 2007. Joseph Adam Ereli, of the District of Co- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the PN674 ARMY nominations (3) beginning lumbia, a Career Member of the Senior For- Congressional Record of June 18, 2007. BERNADINE F. PELETZFOX, and ending eign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Am- PN666 AIR FORCE nominations (6) begin- SUSAN P. STATTMILLER, which nomina- bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ning ANNE M. BEAUDOIN, and ending tions were received by the Senate and ap- of the United States of America to the King- JUSTINA U. PAULINO, which nominations peared in the Congressional Record of June dom of Bahrain. were received by the Senate and appeared in 18, 2007. Richard Boyce Norland, of Iowa, a Career the Congressional Record of June 18, 2007. PN675 ARMY nominations (16) beginning Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class IN THE ARMY JEFFERY H. ALLEN, and ending BOBBY C. of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- THORNTON, which nominations were re- PN202 ARMY nominations (78) beginning dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United ceived by the Senate and appeared in the ERIC D. ADAMS, and ending DAVID S. States of America to the Republic of Uzbek- Congressional Record of June 18, 2007. ZUMBRO, which nominations were received istan. PN676 ARMY nominations (4) beginning by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Stephen A. Seche, of Virginia, a Career DIRK R. KLOSS, and ending MARK C. sional Record of January 18, 2007. Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class STRONG, which nominations were received PN203 ARMY nominations (34) beginning of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- JEFFREY S. ALMONY, and ending DANIEL traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the sional Record of June 18, 2007. A. ZELESKI, which nominations were re- United States of America to the Republic of PN677 ARMY nominations (173) beginning ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Yemen. DAVID M. GRIFFITH, and ending BRIAN N. Congressional Record of January 18, 2007. John L. Withers II, of Maryland, a Career WITCHER, which nominations were received PN585 ARMY nomination of Kenneth C. Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Simpkiss, which was received by the Senate of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- sional Record of June 18, 2007. and appeared in the Congressional Record of dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United May 21, 2007. IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE States of America to the Republic of Alba- PN586 ARMY nominations (2) beginning PN523 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations (8) nia. ANTHONY G. HOFFMAN, and ending PA- beginning John E. Peters, and ending An- Charles Lewis English, of New York, a Ca- TRICIA L. WOOD, which nominations were drew P. Wylegala, which nominations were reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, received by the Senate and ap’peared in the received by the Senate and appeared in the Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambas- Congressional Record of May 21, 2007. Congressional Record of May 7, 2007. sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of PN587 ARMY nominations (3) beginning PN594 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations (4) the United States of America to Bosnia and ROY V. MCCARTY, and ending HUNG Q. VU, beginning Daniel K. Berman, and ending Herzegovina. which nominations were received by the Sen- Scott S. Sindelar, which nominations were Cameron Munter, of California, a Career ate and appeared in the Congressional received by the Senate and appeared in the Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Record of May 21, 2007. Congressional Record of May 22, 2007. of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- PN624 ARMY nomination of Karen L. PN595 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Ware, which was received by the Senate and (317) beginning Linda Thompson Topping States of America to the Republic of Serbia. appeared in the Congressional Record of Gonzalez, and ending Karen Sliter, which Roderick W. Moore, of Rhode Island, a Ca- June 4, 2007. nominations were received by the Senate and reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, PN625 ARMY nomination of Jeanetta Cor- appeared in the Congressional Record of May Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- coran, which was received by the Senate and 22, 2007. traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the appeared in the Congressional Record of United States of America to the Republic of IN THE MARINE CORPS June 4, 2007. Montenegro. PN588 MARINE CORPS nominations (14) PN626 ARMY nominations (4) beginning J. Christian Kennedy, of Indiana, a Career beginning ERIC M. ARBOGAST, and ending RICHARD L. KLINGLER, and ending CAR- Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class JAMES L. WETZEL IV, which nominations LOS M. GARCIA, which nominations were of Counselor, for the rank of Ambassador were received by the Senate and appeared in received by the Senate and appeared in the during his tenure of service as Special Envoy the Congressional Record of May 21, 2007. Congressional Record of June 4, 2007. for Holocaust Issues. PN627 ARMY nominations (20) beginning IN THE NAVY INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION DEEPTI S. CHITNIS, and ending GIA K. YI, PN503 NAVY nomination of Michael R. Hector E. Morales, of Texas, to be a Mem- which nominations were received by the Sen- Murray, which was received by the Senate ber of the Board of Directors of the Inter- ate and appeared in the Congressional and appeared in the Congressional Record of American Foundation for a term expiring Record of June 4, 2007. May 3, 2007. September 20, 2010, vice Jose A. Fourquet, re- PN629 ARMY nominations (154) beginning PN504 NAVY nomination of Curt W. signed. JACOB W. AARONSON, and ending DAVID Dodges, which was received by the Senate

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SUPNICK, which nominations were re- PN506 NAVY nomination of Sandra C. sional Record of May 9, 2007. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Irwin, which was received by the Senate and PN542 NAVY nominations (15) beginning Congressional Record of June 4, 2007. appeared in the Congressional Record of May MARK A. ADMIRAL, and ending DANIEL F. PN637 NAVY nominations (8) beginning 3, 2007. VERHEUL, which nominations were received PATRICIA A. BRADY, and ending MELVIN PN507 NAVY nominations (3) beginning by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- D. SMITH, which nominations were received WILLIAM R. FENICK, and ending ISAAC N. sional Record of May 9, 2007. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- SKELTON, which nominations were received PN543 NAVY nominations (21) beginning sional Record of June 4, 2007. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- MICHAEL D. ANDERSON, and ending PN638 NAVY nominations (8) beginning sional Record of May 3, 2007. BRUCE C. URBON, which nominations were NATHAN L. AMMONS III, and ending DAN- PN508 NAVY nominations (5) beginning received by the Senate and appeared in the IEL W. STEHLY, which nominations were ROBERT B. CALDWELL JR., and ending Congressional Record of May 9, 2007. received by the Senate and appeared in the ELLEN E. MOORE, which nominations were PN544 NAVY nominations (12) beginning Congressional Record of June 4, 2007. received by the Senate and appeared in the SCOT K. ABEL, and ending LELAND D. PN678 NAVY nomination of Carlos E. Congressional Record of May 3, 2007. TAYLOR, which nominations were received Gomez-Sanchez, which was received by the PN509 NAVY nominations (6) beginning by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Senate and appeared in the Congressional DAWN H. DRIESBACH, and ending GLENN sional Record of May 9, 2007. Record of June 18, 2007. PN545 NAVY nominations (11) beginning S. ROSEN, which nominations were received PN679 NAVY nominations (268) beginning MICHAEL J. CERNECK, and ending MI- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- SCOTT F. ADAMS, and ending WILLIAM A. CHAEL L. PEOPLES, which nominations sional Record of May 3, 2007. ZIRZOW IV, which nominations were re- were received by the Senate and appeared in PN510 NAVY nominations (8) beginning ceived by the Senate and appeared in the the Congressional Record of May 9, 2007. NICHOLAS J. CIPRIANO III, and ending Congressional Record of June 18, 2007. STEPHEN C. WOLL, which nominations PN546 NAVY nominations (10) beginning were received by the Senate and appeared in JOHN W. CHANDLER, and ending JAMES A. f the Congressional Record of May 3, 2007. SULLIVAN, which nominations were re- LEGISLATIVE SESSION PN511 NAVY nominations (9) beginning ceived by the Senate and appeared in the RHETTA R. BAILEY, and ending KELLY J. Congressional Record of May 9, 2007. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under WILD, which nominations were received by PN547 NAVY nominations (70) beginning the previous order, the Senate will re- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ARNE J. ANDERSON, and ending KEVIN E. sume legislative session. ZAWACKI, which nominations were received sional Record of May 3, 2007. f PN512 NAVY nominations (9) beginning by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- JEFFREY S. COLE, and ending TIMOTHY J. sional Record of May 9, 2007. LOBBYING REFORM AND 9/11 WHITE, which nominations were received by PN548 NAVY nominations (29) beginning COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS LEIGH P. ACKART, and ending KURT E. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Mr. REID. Mr. President, it goes sional Record of May 3, 2007. WAYMIRE, which nominations were received PN513 NAVY nominations (7) beginning by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- without saying I am disappointed that BRUCE A. BASSETT, and ending MICHAEL sional Record of May 9, 2007. the two issues we have had to do—so PN549 NAVY nominations (29) beginning A. YUKISH, which nominations were re- important—ethics and lobbying reform PIUS A. AIYELAWO, and ending PENNY E. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the and the 9/11 Commission recommenda- WALTER, which nominations were received Congressional Record of May 3, 2007. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- tions implementation—that there have PN514 NAVY nominations (6) beginning sional Record of May 9, 2007. been objections. All kinds of reasons, JULIE S. CHALFANT, and ending PAUL J. PN550 NAVY nominations (19) beginning but it seems to me it is an effort that VANBENTHEM, which nominations were re- WENDY M. BORUSZEWSKI, and ending PA- is not in keeping with what is good for ceived by the Senate and appeared in the TRICIA A. TORDIK, which nominations were Congressional Record of May 3, 2007. our country. I accept what has hap- received by the Senate and appeared in the PN515 NAVY nominations (5) beginning pened, and we will be back tomorrow Congressional Record of May 9, 2007. with our request for the lobbying re- DANIEL J. MACDONNELL, and ending MI- PN551 NAVY nominations (19) beginning CHAEL J. WILKINS, which nominations CHERIE L. BARE, and ending KATHRYN A. form. were received by the Senate and appeared in SUMMERS, which nominations were re- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I the Congressional Record of May 3, 2007. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the would ask one thing of my colleagues. PN516 NAVY nominations (4) beginning Congressional Record of May 9, 2007. We wouldn’t want this—certainly, I HARRY S. DELOACH, and ending MARK Q. PN552 NAVY nominations (15) beginning wouldn’t, and I believe most of my col- SCHWARTZEL, which nominations were re- DARIUS BANAJI, and ending MICHAEL D. ceived by the Senate and app:ared in the leagues wouldn’t—want to let this bill WILLIAMSON, which nominations were re- be delayed because of the cuts of a Congressional Record of May 3, 2007. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the PN517 NAVY nominations (4) beginning Congressional Record of May 9, 2007. thousand deaths. We have dealt with KENNETH BRANHAM, and ending KEVIN J. PN630 NAVY nominations (2) beginning the first objection—TSA. We did some- MCGOVERN, which nominations were re- CHARLES S. CLECKLER, and ending PAT- thing many of us thought we shouldn’t ceived by the Senate and appeared in the RICK P. WHITSELL, which nominations do in an effort to move the bill for- Congressional Record of May 3, 2007. were received by the Senate and appeared in ward. The majority leader has said he PN518 NAVY nominations (3) beginning the Congressional Record of June 4, 2007. will deal with Senator COBURN’s objec- STEVEN P. CLANCY, and ending STEWART PN631 NAVY nominations (2) beginning B. WHARTON III, which nominations were RANDY L. QUINN, and ending SMITH S. B. tion. But if then tomorrow something received by the Senate and appeared in the WALL, which nominations were received by else comes down and they make an- Congressional Record of May 3, 2007. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- other objection and next week another PN519 NAVY nominations (13) beginning sional Record of June 4, 2007. objection and another objection, that JAMES A. ALBANI, and ending ROBERT R. PN632 NAVY nominations (21) beginning would not be fair. YOUNG, which nominations were received by DAVID A. ARZOUMAN, and ending GREGG So I would ask my colleagues, any- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- WOLFF, which nominations were received by one else who has objections, to bring sional Record of May 3, 2007. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- them forward tomorrow so maybe we PN520 NAVY nominations (30) beginning sional Record of June 4, 2007. PATRICK J. BARRETT, and ending JEAN- PN633 NAVY nominations (16) beginning can try to resolve them and move this NINE E. SNOW, which nominations were re- CHRISTINA M. ALVARADO, and ending bill forward. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the JOHN ZDENCANOVIC, which nominations f Congressional Record of May 3, 2007. were received by the Senate and appeared in PN521 NAVY nominations (31) beginning the Congressional Record of June 4, 2007. CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR BETH Y. AHERN, and ending DANIEL E. PN634 NAVY nominations (15) beginning RECESS OF THE HOUSE AND ZIMBEROFF, which nominations were re- KENNETH W. BOWMAN, and ending GARY SENATE ceived by the Senate and appeared in the L. ULRICH, which nominations were re- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Congressional Record of May 3, 2007. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the PN540 NAVY nominations (5) beginning Congressional Record of June 4, 2007. imous consent that the Senate proceed STEVEN D. BROWN, and ending MARK G. PN635 NAVY nominations (9) beginning to H. Con. Res. 179, the adjournment STEINER, which nominations were received HSINGCHIEN J. CHENG, and ending BRAD- resolution.

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Res. 179) sure that hundreds of thousands of time, and passed. providing for a conditional adjournment of workers in these countries can find f the House of Representatives and a condi- legal and meaningful employment in tional recess or adjournment of the Senate. their own countries—workers who UNANIMOUS-CONSENT There being no objection, the Senate might otherwise find jobs in coca fields AGREEMENT—H.R. 1585 proceeded to consider the resolution. or in other illicit industries. By doing Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- so, the Andean trade preferences enable the cloture motion on the motion to imous consent that the concurrent res- the United States to continue to pro- proceed to H.R. 1585 be withdrawn, that olution be agreed to and the motion to mote economic and political stability the motion to proceed be agreed to, and reconsider be laid upon the table. in a key region of Latin America. the Senate resume consideration of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ATPA and other preference programs bill on Monday, July 9, after the con- objection, it is so ordered. are not a one-way street. I hear repeat- clusion of morning business. The concurrent resolution (H. Con. edly from American businesses and Res. 179) was agreed to, as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without consumers how these preference pro- objection, it is so ordered. H. CON. RES. 179 grams benefit the United States. Spe- Mr. REID. Mr. President, this is the Resolved by the House of Representatives (the cifically, ATPA provides numerous Defense authorization bill. I hope there Senate concurring), That when the House ad- U.S. companies with a source of high- journs on the legislative day of Thursday, will be a little conversation about this June 28, 2007, or Friday, June 29, 2007, on a quality, duty-free inputs for their prod- tomorrow. This will get us back and fo- motion offered pursuant to this concurrent ucts. American companies then pass cusing on the intractable war that is resolution by its Majority Leader or his des- these benefits on to American con- taking place in Iraq. ignee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on sumers in the form of lower costs and I made a call a day or two ago to Tuesday, July 10, 2007, or until the time of greater product diversity. speak to Keith Modgling, the father of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this While I welcome this extension, I do Josh. He just turned 22. He was in Iraq concurrent resolution, whichever occurs not wish to minimize legitimate con- first; and that when the Senate recesses or for less than a month. He was killed. cerns that some of my colleagues have We are going to refocus on this. It is adjourns on Friday, June 29, 2007, Saturday, about the program, especially those re- June 30, 2007, Sunday, July 1, 2007, or Mon- important we do that. lating to protection of U.S. invest- day, July 2, 2007, on a motion offered pursu- f ant to this concurrent resolution by its Ma- ment. ATPA provides a framework for jority Leader or his designee, it stand re- addressing these concerns and finding ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2007 cessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, the solutions. To benefit from these Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- July 9, 2007, or such other time on that day preferences, beneficiary countries must imous consent that when the Senate as may be specified by its Majority Leader or protect foreign investment. They must his designee in the motion to recess or ad- completes its business today, it stand afford worker rights. They must uphold adjourned until 9:45 a.m. Friday, June journ, or until the time of any reassembly key intellectual property rights. And pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent reso- 29. On Friday, following the prayer and lution, whichever occurs first. they must meet counternarcotics re- pledge, the Journal of proceedings be SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the quirements. Because of these provi- approved to date, the morning hour be Majority Leader of the Senate, or their re- sions, ATPA is one of the best diplo- deemed expired, and the time for the spective designees, acting jointly after con- matic tools America has in Latin sultation with the Minority Leader of the two leaders be reserved for their use America. later in the day; that there then be a House and the Minority Leader of the Sen- Today we took an important step in period for morning business with Sen- ate, shall notify the Members of the House passing an 8-month extension of ATPA. ators permitted to speak for up to 10 and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble But 8 months is not a lasting solution. at such place and time as they may des- minutes each. Rather, it is a stepping stone toward a ignate if, in their opinion, the public interest The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without possible longer term extension for shall warrant it. objection, it is so ordered. f ATPA beneficiaries, as circumstances warrant. Eight months from now, some f EXTENDING THE AUTHORITIES OF countries may still need these pref- THE ANDEAN TRADE PREF- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:45 A.M. erences; others may not. During the TOMORROW ERENCE ACT time, I will closely monitor whether Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent ATPA beneficiary countries live up to Mr. REID. If there is no further busi- the Senate proceed to H.R. 1830. their end of the bargain and abide by ness to come before the Senate, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the requirements of the program. If unanimous consent that the Senate clerk will report. they do, I will work hard to secure a stand adjourned under the previous The assistant legislative clerk read longer extension. The United States order. as follows: and the Andean region will be better There being no objection, the Senate, A bill (H.R. 1830) to extend the authorities for it. at 7:04 p.m., adjourned until Friday, of the Andean Trade Preference Act until Mr. REID. Mr. President, before I ask June 29, 2007, at 9:45 a.m. February 29, 2008. this be completed, I am glad this is f There being no objection, the Senate being done. I am disappointed it is only NOMINATIONS proceeded to consider the bill. until the end of February. Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, today, I traveled to Bolivia, Peru, and Ecua- Executive nominations received by the Senate has taken an important dor. This is so important to those the Senate June 28, 2007: step in our relationship with Latin countries. I am glad we will get it ex- IN THE NAVY America. Following House action last tended. It would have expired at the THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT night, the Senate unanimously ap- end of this month. It will not expire AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF AND APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE AS- proved an 8-month extension of the An- now. I hope by next February we can SIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSI- dean Trade Preference Act, ATPA. Our have a multiyear extension. I have spo- BILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 152 AND 601: action today prevents these key trade ken to Senators GRASSLEY and BAUCUS. To be admiral preferences from expiring abruptly this I hope that is the case. ADM. MICHAEL G. MULLEN, 0000 weekend. More importantly, it under- I ask unanimous consent the bill be IN THE MARINE CORPS scores the value that United States read three times and passed, the mo- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT places on strong economic engagement tion to reconsider be laid on the table, AS THE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF with our partners in the Andean re- and any statements be printed in the AND APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPON- gion. RECORD. SIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 601 AND 154:

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WAHLQUIST, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE DI- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY CHRISTINA S. HAGEN, 0000 RECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMA- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CHRISTOPHER B. LOUNDERMON, 0000 TION AND ENFORCEMENT, VICE JEFFREY D. JARRETT. To be commander PATRICK W. MCNALLY, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF STATE SCOTT M. MILLER, 0000 SIMONIA R. BLASSINGAME, 0000 RON A. STEINER, 0000 CHRISTOPHER EGAN, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE REP- MICHELLE D. CARTER, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO LYN Y. HAMMER, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND SHANE G. HARRIS, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DEVELOPMENT, WITH THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR. RALITA S. HILDEBRAND, 0000 KATHLEEN A. KERRIGAN, 0000 To be commander DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SUSANNE M. MCNINCH, 0000 BRECKENRIDGE S. MORGAN, 0000 CHRISTOPHER J. ARENDS, 0000 REED VERNE HILLMAN, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE MELANIE R. NORTON, 0000 ANTHONY W. COX, 0000 UNITED STATES MARSHAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAS- WISTAR L. RHODES, 0000 JOHN M. DAZIENS, 0000 SACHUSETTS FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE AN- KATHRYN A. SCOTT, 0000 ANTHONY F. GILLESS, 0000 THONY DICHIO. MELISSA M. SHORT, 0000 GREGORY S. IRETON, 0000 IN THE AIR FORCE CHERYL R. STOLZE, 0000 JOSEPH S. MARTIN, 0000 MARY L. THOMPSON, 0000 SEAN P. MEMMEN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DARRYL M. TOPPIN, 0000 CYNTHIA V. MORGAN, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- JASON L. WEBB, 0000 ELIZABETH R. SANABIA, 0000 CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE GREGORY J. SCHMEISER, 0000 AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RONALD R. SHAW, JR., 0000 601: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY CHRISTOPHER J. STERBIS, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be lieutenant general ANGELA H. WALKER, 0000 To be commander KEITH E. WILLIAMS, 0000 LT. GEN. FRANK G. KLOTZ, 0000 JEFFREY A. BAYLESS, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE NAVY VITTERIO J. CRISP, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY KENNETH F. ELKERN, JR., 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT GERRY M. FERNANDEZ, JR., 0000 To be commander TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY MARY A. L. GIESE, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ERIC R. JOHNSON, 0000 SARAH A. DACHOS, 0000 To be lieutenant commander MATTHEW R. LEAR, 0000 TERRENCE L. DUDLEY, 0000 TIMIKA B. LINDSAY, 0000 GLENN C. GODBEY, 0000 PETER J. OLDMIXON, 0000 TODD A. MAUERHAN, 0000 ROBERT H. PALM, JR., 0000 BRYAN S. MCROBERTS, 0000 RICHARD J. RYAN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- STEPHEN E. MILLS, 0000 RICHARD M. STACPOOLE, 0000 POINTMENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED DAVID W. SAMARA, 0000 ERIK J. STOHLMANN, 0000 STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: TRACY J. SHAY, 0000 ELIZABETH A. THOMAS, 0000 To be captain ROBERT R. STACHURA, 0000 PAULO B. VICENTE, 0000 BRITTON C. TALBERT, 0000 CLAY G. WILLIAMS, 0000 DAN L. AMMONS, 0000 ANDREW S. THAELER, 0000 RAMBERTO A. TORRUELLA, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT To be commander SCOTT A. WALKER, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: KEVIN G. AANDAHL, 0000 MATTHEW H. WELSH, 0000 RAFAEL A. CABRERA, 0000 WARREN YU, 0000 To be commander ALFRED H. DUNN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BENITO E. BAYLOSIS, 0000 KRISTINE A. KNUTSON, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY WILLIAM D. CARROLL, 0000 MARK L. KREUSER, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN D. GERKEN, 0000 MARK T. LAGIER, 0000 ANDREW S. GIBBONS, 0000 STEPHEN P. NIELSEN, 0000 To be commander LYNN A. GISH, 0000 MARK E. OLDFIELD, 0000 CHRIS D. AGAR, 0000 CHRISTOPHER J. HANSON, 0000 JACK D. POOLE II, 0000 JONATHAN J. BARTEL, 0000 WILLIAM L. HARDMAN, 0000 To be lieutenant commander BRYAN E. BRASWELL, 0000 JAY H. JOHNSON, 0000 TERRY B. CARWILE, 0000 JAMES A. KNOLL, 0000 DANIEL D. BROWN, 0000 ROBERT L. CHESSER, 0000 RYAN J. KUCHLER, 0000 SHAMUS R. CARR, 0000 MATTHEW A. DEAN, 0000 PATRICK B. LAFONTANT, 0000 SOPHIA E. DEBEN, 0000 MICHAEL L. DOUGLAS, 0000 JERRY W. LEGERE, 0000 ROBERT D. ECKER, 0000 WILLIAM J. EKBLAD, 0000 JOHN L. LOWERY, 0000 ALEXANDER N. EVANS, 0000 KAREN M. ERNEST, 0000 PETER M. LUDWIG, 0000 NATHANIAL FERNANDEZ, 0000 RICHARD G. FRODERMAN, 0000 HOWARD B. MARKLE, 0000 BRIAN P. FITZSIMMONS, 0000 TODD A. GAGNON, 0000 CHARLES R. MARSHALL, 0000 JOSE E. GOMEZ, 0000 AMY L. HALIN, 0000 STEPHEN R. MEADE, 0000 CHRISTIAN C. HALL, 0000 SEAN R. HERITAGE, 0000 MICHAEL A. PORTER, 0000 CLAYTON O. HILL, 0000 EVAN A. HIPSLEY, JR., 0000 GERALD R. PRENDERGAST, 0000 KARL C. KRONMANN, 0000 JOHN B. HUNTER, 0000 CHRISTOPHER G. RILEY, 0000 JAMES R. LEBAKKEN, 0000 JOEY J. JOHNSON, 0000 JOHN P. ROBINSON II, 0000 MENG G. LEE, 0000 CHARLES D. JONES, 0000 TIMOTHY C. SPICER, 0000 JORGE I. MADERAL, 0000 HANNELORE C. JONES, 0000 DOUGLAS L. SWISHER, 0000 DWAYNE A. MAULTSBY, 0000 WILLIAM A. LINTZ, 0000 MICHAEL E. TAYLOR, 0000 MICHAEL L. MCCLAM, 0000 PATRICK L. MALLORY, 0000 KAI O. TORKELSON, 0000 JOHN S. MOREE, 0000 ERLE MARION, 0000 JON E. WITHEE, 0000 ANTHONY F. PERREAULT, 0000 DANIEL J. MILLER, 0000 ANGELA M. POWELL, 0000 NEAL M. NOTTROTT, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT LYNN J. PRIMEAUX, 0000 RODNEY R. PURIFOY, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY KELVIN L. REED, 0000 DOUGLAS R. SCHELB, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ANTHONY I. RICCIO, 0000 TYRONE L. WARD, 0000 To be commander LAURA L. ROBERTS, 0000 MARIO A. ROSSI, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT DOUGLAS S. BELVIN, 0000 SHANNON D. SCHANTZ, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY MATTHEW D. BOHLIN, 0000 PAIGE A. SHERMAN, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THOMAS C. CECIL, 0000 ERIC D. SHIRLEY, 0000 To be commander STEVEN F. DESANTIS, 0000 PATRICK J. SNIEZEK, 0000 JUAN G. FERNANDEZ II, 0000 STEVEN D. THOMPSON, 0000 PAUL B. ANDERSON, 0000 ERIC J. HIGGINS, 0000 STEVEN A. TOENJES, 0000 JEFFERY D. BARNES, 0000 JOSEPH B. HORNBUCKLE, 0000 THOMAS E. VARNEY, 0000 ANTHONY T. BUTERA, 0000 MARK P. KEMPF, 0000 CURTIS J. WOODS, 0000 JOHN M. DAHM, 0000 JEFFERY T. KING, 0000 ROBERT D. WOODS, 0000 KENNETH D. DEHAN, 0000 SCOTT H. LEDIG, 0000 JENNIFER K. EAVES, 0000 ANDREW J. MCFARLAND, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR TEMPORARY MARK A. GERSCHOFFER, 0000 KURT W. MULLER, 0000 APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE JAMES M. GRIFFIN, 0000 GREGORY A. OUELLETTE, 0000 UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION JEREMY D. HAHN, 0000 DOUGLAS M. PHELAN, 0000 5721: MARY K. HALLERBERG, 0000 CHAD B. REED, 0000 To be lieutenant commander JOSHUA C. HIMES, 0000 JASON L. RIDER, 0000 JEFFREY T. HUBERT, 0000 WESLEY S. SANDERS, 0000 GILBERT AYAN, 0000 GRAHAM K. JACKSON, 0000 KYLE T. TURCO, 0000 ALEXANDER T. BAERG, 0000 DANIEL J. KENDA, 0000 HAROLD W. BOWMANTRAYFORD, 0000 SEAN R. KENTCH, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES A. BROWN, 0000 MADELENE E. MEANS, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY MICHEL C. FALZONE, 0000 FREDERICK W. MOSENFELDER, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THOMAS P. FLAHERTY II, 0000 KELLY S. NICHOLS, 0000 To be commander MICHAEL C. GRUBB, 0000 MATTHEW J. PAWLIKOWSKI, 0000 JEFFREY T. HOLDSWORTH, 0000 DANIEL J. PERRON, 0000 FITZGERALD BRITTON, 0000 JAMES E. MASON, 0000 MICHAEL S. PRATHER, 0000 RUSSELL J. DICKISON, 0000 ERNEST A. MATTA, 0000 CARRI A. ROBBINS, 0000 ELLEN M. EVANOFF, 0000

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BRYANT E. HEPSTALL, 0000 NATHAN P. BORCHERS, 0000 ROBERT J. FLYNN, 0000 CARL P. NOLTE, 0000 BRADLEY T. BORDEN, 0000 PATRICK V. FOEGE, 0000 NORMAN C. OWEN, 0000 JEFFREY S. BOROS, 0000 JOSEPH C. FORAKER III, 0000 NATHAN D. SCHNEIDER, 0000 JERRY R. BOSTER, 0000 RONALD A. FOY, 0000 ERIC J. SIMON, 0000 MICHAEL S. BOUCHER, 0000 MICHAEL G. FRANTZ, 0000 JOHN F. ZREMBSKI, 0000 LESLIE W. BOYER III, 0000 ERIK L. FRANZEN, 0000 CHRISTOPHER J. BOYLE, 0000 WARREN K. FRIDLEY, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT PETER C. BOZZO, 0000 THOMAS A. FROSCH, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY KEVIN M. BRAND, 0000 STEPHEN F. FULLER, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN P. BRAUN, 0000 WARDELL C. FULLER, 0000 To be commander NEIL M. BRENNAN, 0000 BRETT T. FULLERTON, 0000 PETER J. BREWSTER, 0000 DAVID O. GADDIS, 0000 WILLIAM L. ABBOTT, 0000 WILLIAM D. BREWSTER, JR., 0000 MICHAEL P. GALLAGHER, 0000 MARTIN A. ANDERSON, JR., 0000 PATRICK T. BRITT, 0000 JOHN N. GANDY, 0000 ARTHUR P. ARKO, 0000 BRIAN B. BRONK, 0000 BRADLEY R. GARBER, 0000 PETER J. BACHAND, 0000 JOHN E. BROTEMARKLE, 0000 JAMES P. GARDNER, 0000 NONITO V. BLAS, 0000 JAMES E. BROWN, 0000 JOHN A. GEARHART, 0000 BRIAN L. BODOH, 0000 ROBERT BROWN, 0000 BRIAN A. GEBO, 0000 ROGER J. BROUILLET, 0000 ANTHONY M. BRUCE, 0000 THOMAS W. GELKER, 0000 DENNIS L. CAMERON, 0000 THOMAS R. BUCHANAN, 0000 MARC A. GENUALDI, 0000 JERRY T. CHAPMON, 0000 MICHAEL P. BUCKLEY, 0000 MICHAEL J. GIANNETTI, 0000 QUIRION CHRISTIAN, 0000 WILLIAM A. BUCKNER, 0000 DANIEL J. GILLEN, 0000 JOHN F. DEDITIUS, 0000 ROSS S. BUDGE, 0000 DARREN W. GLASER, 0000 RICHARD C. DUNAWAY, 0000 NICHOLIE T. BUFKIN, 0000 LAWRENCE E. GONZALES, 0000 KEVIN L. ECKMANN, 0000 DWAYNE E. BURBRIDGE, 0000 ISSAC N. GONZALEZ, 0000 DION J. EDON, 0000 MICHAEL J. BURIANEK, 0000 KEITH H. GORDON, 0000 JOHN K. FERGUSON, 0000 VORRICE J. BURKS, 0000 MICHAEL J. GRABOWSKI, 0000 FARYLE G. FITCHUE, 0000 JOSEPH F. CAHILL III, 0000 GREGORY L. GRADY, 0000 CLAY K. GLASHEEN, 0000 MARK A. CALDERON, 0000 WAYNE G. GRASDOCK, 0000 MARC D. GREGORY, 0000 PAUL F. CAMPAGNA, 0000 ERIK W. GREVE, 0000 MARK A. HOCHSTETLER, 0000 KYLE R. CAMPBELL, 0000 EDWIN J. GROHE, JR., 0000 JEFFREY M. HORTON, 0000 RONNIE M. CANDILORO, 0000 GUSTAVO GUTIERREZ, 0000 DANNY J. JENSEN, 0000 JOHN E. CAPIZZI, 0000 GREGORY J. HACKER, 0000 WILLIAM R. JOHNSON, 0000 PAUL A. CARELLI, 0000 THOMAS D. HACKER, 0000 DONALD J. KOBIEC, 0000 JOHN G. CARPENTIER, 0000 LEONARD M. HAIDL, 0000 KELVIN M. LEWIS, 0000 CURTIS C. CARROLL, 0000 KAVON HAKIMZADEH, 0000 JOHN M. LOTH, 0000 DANIEL G. CASE, 0000 SEAN P. HALEY, 0000 SCOTT B. LYONS, 0000 CHRISTOPHER J. CASSIDY, 0000 DAVID B. HALLORAN, 0000 GARY D. MARTIN, 0000 CHRISTOPHER J. CAVANAUGH, 0000 JASON G. HAMMOND, 0000 SEAN M. MERSH, 0000 CHRISTOPHER A. CEGIELSKI, 0000 ROBERT G. HANNA III, 0000 MARK A. MESKIMEN, 0000 DAMIEN R. CHRISTOPHER, 0000 GERALD J. HANSEN, JR., 0000 JOHN B. MORRISON, 0000 MAXIMILIAN CLARK, 0000 KEVIN D. HARMS, 0000 MARK C. NISBETT, 0000 JEFFREY J. CLARKSON, 0000 MATTHEW J. HARRISON, 0000 SCOTT E. NORR, 0000 PHILLIP Z. CLAY, 0000 ROGER A. HARTMAN, 0000 VINCENT ORTIZ, 0000 BRYAN M. COCHRAN, 0000 JASPER C. HARTSFIELD, 0000 JEFFREY M. PAFFORD, 0000 BRETT W. COFFEY, 0000 MONTY L. HASENBANK, 0000 CHARLES M. PHILLIP, 0000 BRAD J. COLLINS, 0000 CHRISTOPHER D. HAYES, 0000 WILLIAM M. PRESCOTT, 0000 TIMOTHY M. COOPER, 0000 GREGORY T. HAYNES, 0000 THOMAS PRUSINOWSKI, 0000 FREDERICK D. COTTS, 0000 ALBON O. HEAD III, 0000 KEITH W. RANSOM, 0000 ROBERT COUGHLIN, 0000 KEVIN P. HEALY, 0000 JAMES D. RHOADS, 0000 WILLIAM T. COX, JR., 0000 WILLIAM A. HEARTHER, 0000 DANIEL M. ROSSLER, 0000 JEFFREY A. CRAIG, 0000 PHILLIP W. HEBERER, 0000 MICHAEL A. SCOTT, 0000 SCOTT P. CRAIG, 0000 STEVEN T. HEJMANOWSKI, 0000 GERALD A. SHEALEY, 0000 MICHAEL A. CRARY, 0000 SCOTT A. HENDRIX, 0000 RICHARD T. SHELAR, 0000 LINDA E. CRAUGH, 0000 GERALD C. HENNESSEY, JR., 0000 VINCENT S. SIEVERT, 0000 FREDERICK E. CRECELIUS, 0000 JOHN C. HENSEL II, 0000 SCOTT D. SILK, 0000 ROBERT D. CROXSON, 0000 GERALD R. HERMANN, 0000 CLETUS STRAUSBAUGH, 0000 BRETT E. CROZIER, 0000 CHARLES W. HEWGLEY IV, 0000 ROY A. TELLER, 0000 PAUL A. CRUMP, 0000 SEAN P. HIGGINS, 0000 ROBERT K. TUCKER, 0000 DAVID C. CULPEPPER, 0000 SEAN P. HIGGINS, 0000 JAMES P. TURNER, 0000 CORY L. CULVER, 0000 TIMOTHY M. HILL, 0000 TIMOTHY P. WADLEY, 0000 DONALD S. CUNNINGHAM, 0000 BERTRAM C. HODGE, 0000 DAVID S. WARNER, 0000 SCOTT B. CURTIS, 0000 DOYLE K. HODGES, 0000 CARVILLE C. WEBB, 0000 SEAN T. CUSHING, 0000 TODD A. HOFSTEDT, 0000 CHARLES W. WEBB, 0000 WILLIAM R. DALY, 0000 AARON M. HOLDAWAY, 0000 SHAWN T. WHALEN, 0000 RODNEY D. DANIELS, 0000 JOHN C. HOWARD, 0000 BARRY E. WISDOM, 0000 ANDREW D. DANKO, 0000 CORY R. HOWES, 0000 ALLEN W. WOOTEN, 0000 HILLARY A. B. DARBY, 0000 JOHN L. HOWLAND, 0000 TODD J. DARWIN, 0000 MICHAEL M. H. HSU, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT GEORGE A. DAVIS, 0000 MICHAEL L. HUDSON, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY STEPHEN C. DAVIS, 0000 SCOTT A. G. HUFF, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TIMOTHY P. DAY, 0000 ANTONIO D. HULL, 0000 To be commander DENNIS A. DEBOBES, 0000 MICHAEL E. HUTCHENS, 0000 JEFFREY D. DEBRINE, 0000 JOSEPH A. HUTCHINSON, 0000 KEVIN T. AANESTAD, 0000 ROBERT K. DEBUSE, 0000 ADOLFO H. IBARRA, 0000 TODD A. ABRAHAMSON, 0000 ANTONIO DEFRIAS, JR., 0000 DAVID M. IVEZIC, 0000 DOUGLAS J. ADAMS, 0000 TERENCE P. DERMODY, 0000 JONATHAN L. JACKSON, 0000 GEORGE R. AGUILAR, 0000 BRIEN W. DICKSON, 0000 RONALD G. JACOBSON, 0000 ELLER V. AIELLO, 0000 MICHAEL R. DICKSON, 0000 DAVID G. JASSO, 0000 CHRISTOPHER D. ALEXANDER, 0000 RODRIGO M. DILL, 0000 ROBERT J. JEZEK, JR., 0000 KRISTINE E. ALEXANDER, 0000 THUY H. DO, 0000 BRYON K. JOHNSON, 0000 BENJAMIN J. ALLBRITTON, 0000 MICHAEL D. DOHERTY, 0000 HIRAM S. JOHNSON, 0000 GARY T. AMBROSE, 0000 PETER J. DONAHER III, 0000 MARK E. JOHNSON, 0000 ANDREW D. AMIDON, 0000 LEE A. DONALDSON, 0000 MICHAEL D. JOHNSON, 0000 MICHAEL T. AMOS, 0000 DONALD J. DONEGAN, 0000 ROBERT G. JOHNSON, 0000 MARK E. ANDERSON, 0000 JOHN W. DOOLITTLE, 0000 STEVIN S. JOHNSON, 0000 WAYNE W. ANDERSON, JR., 0000 DAVID H. DORN, 0000 WILLIAM JOHNSON, 0000 CHARLES H. ANDREWS, 0000 BRIAN P. DOUGLASS, 0000 ETTA C. JONES, 0000 FERNANDO J. ARGELES, 0000 GEORGE B. DOYON, JR., 0000 JEFFREY E. JONES, 0000 GEORGE R. ARNOLD II, 0000 JEFFREY J. DRAEGER, 0000 SPENCER C. JONES, 0000 MARK R. ASUNCION, 0000 RAYMOND R. DRAKE, 0000 KRISTIN M. JUNGBLUTH, 0000 THOMAS R. BAKER, 0000 SEAN M. DRUMHELLER, 0000 MARK W. KEKEISEN, 0000 THOMAS C. BALDWIN, 0000 CURTIS B. DUNCAN, 0000 STEPHEN A. KELLEY, 0000 THOMAS D. BARBER, 0000 NGAN H. DUONG, 0000 KEVIN M. KENNEDY, 0000 JOSEPH W. BARNES, 0000 BRYAN W. DURKEE, 0000 LAWRENCE H. KENNEDY, 0000 JOHN J. BARRY III, 0000 JARED V. EAST, 0000 ROBERT R. KENYON, 0000 TROY D. BAUDER, 0000 DAVID V. EDGARTON, 0000 GREGORY R. KERCHER, 0000 JAMES W. BEAVER, 0000 PETER S. EGELI, 0000 DAVID S. KERSEY, 0000 KEITH M. BECK, 0000 JEFFREY W. EGGERS, 0000 WILLIAM A. KETCHAM, 0000 CURTIS A. BECKER, JR., 0000 JAMES J. ELIAS, 0000 TIMOTHY N. KETTER, 0000 RODNEY T. BEHREND, 0000 CARLTON T. ELLIOTT, 0000 LISA L. KETTERMAN, 0000 SCOTT A. BELL, 0000 TONY L. ELLIS, 0000 PAUL R. KEYES, 0000 JAMES A. BELZ, 0000 JOHN K. ELLZEY, 0000 STEVEN W. KIGGANS, 0000 JEFFREY A. BENNETT II, 0000 STEPHEN S. ERB, 0000 KEITH R. KINTZLEY, 0000 CHRISTOPHER BERGEN, 0000 TIMOTHY D. ESH, 0000 BRIAN D. KIRK, 0000 BUDD E. BERGLOFF, 0000 ERIK J. ESLICH, 0000 LAWRENCE J. KISTLER, 0000 PETER R. BERNING, 0000 DAVID C. ESTES, 0000 ROBERT A. KLASZKY, 0000 PAUL N. BERTHELOTTE, 0000 DANIEL T. EVANS, 0000 DENNIS J. KLEIN, 0000 KEVIN W. BILLINGS, 0000 KEVIN W. EVANS, 0000 KEVIN J. KLEIN, 0000 JAMES M. BILOTTA, 0000 JEFFREY N. FARAH, 0000 MITCHEL J. KLOEWER, 0000 DAVID T. BITLER, 0000 SCOTT T. FARR, 0000 GREGORY D. KNEPPER, 0000 ROBERT E. BOARDMAN, 0000 MICHAEL G. FARREN, 0000 MICHAEL J. KOEN, 0000 MICHAEL S. BOBULINSKI, 0000 KENNETH L. FERGUSON, 0000 RICHARD W. KOENIG, 0000 TODD W. BOEHM, 0000 RICHARD J. FIELD, 0000 ROBERT A. KOONCE, 0000 MARK J. BOLLONG, 0000 BRIAN J. FINMAN, 0000 KENNETH G. KOPP, 0000 JOHN D. BOONE, 0000 MATTHEW D. FINNEY, 0000 PHILIP J. KOTWICK, 0000 MICHAEL J. BOONE, 0000 EDWARD J. FISCHER, 0000 SCOTT H. KRAFT, 0000

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STEVEN C. KROLL, 0000 CHRISTOPHER A. PRESZ, 0000 KYLE C. WEAVER, 0000 PATRICK E. KULAKOWSKI, 0000 JOSHUA D. PRICE, 0000 BRUCE J. WEBB, 0000 DOUGLAS W. KUNZMAN, 0000 KARL J. PUGH, 0000 ROBERT W. WEDERTZ, 0000 SCOTT D. KUYKENDALL, 0000 WILLIAM C. PUGH, 0000 TODD S. WEEKS, 0000 JON P. R. LABRUZZO, 0000 MICHAEL G. QUAN, 0000 DAVID B. WELLER, 0000 EUGENE D. LACOSTE, 0000 KEVIN M. QUARDERER, 0000 ADAM J. WELTER, 0000 ROBERT T. LACY, 0000 KEVIN S. RAFFERTY, 0000 MARC A. WENTZ, 0000 LANCE J. LAFOND, 0000 ROLANDO RAMIREZ, 0000 MICHAEL T. WESTBROOK, 0000 MARK A. LAKAMP, 0000 DAVID T. RAMSEY, JR., 0000 ROBERT D. WESTENDORFF, 0000 GEORGE M. LANDIS III, 0000 PAUL E. RASMUSSEN, 0000 DAVID G. WHITEHEAD, 0000 CHAD M. LARGES, 0000 ROSARIO M. RAUSA, 0000 DAVID J. WICKERSHAM, 0000 JONATHAN B. LAUBACH, 0000 CRAIG C. REINER, 0000 JEFFREY S. WILCOX, 0000 PAUL P. LAWLER, 0000 CRAIG M. REMALY, 0000 BRYAN D. WILLIAMS, 0000 WILLIAM E. LAWRENCE, 0000 JOSHUA S. REYHER, 0000 MICHAEL B. WILLIAMS, 0000 HUNG B. LE, 0000 BENJAMIN G. REYNOLDS, 0000 THOMAS R. WILLIAMS II, 0000 MARK S. LEAVITT, 0000 STEVEN M. RICHARDS, 0000 EUGENE M. WOODRUFF, 0000 JEAN M. LEBLANC, 0000 GLENN F. ROBBINS, 0000 MICHAEL S. WOSJE, 0000 FITZHUGH S. LEE, 0000 STEVEN C. ROBERTO, JR., 0000 GARRY W. WRIGHT, 0000 MATTHEW J. LEHMAN, 0000 RICHARD K. ROSSETTI, 0000 GEORGE C. WRIGHT, 0000 FREDERICK C. LENTZ III, 0000 DAVID M. ROWLAND, 0000 WALTER C. WRYE IV, 0000 LANCE L. LESHER, 0000 JOHN C. RUDELLA, 0000 JAY D. WYLIE, 0000 KURT A. LEWIS, 0000 ROME RUIZ, 0000 TERRI A. YACKLE, 0000 MICHAEL LIBERATORE, 0000 GAVAN M. SAGARA, 0000 NATHAN J. YARUSSO, 0000 ALVARO L. LIMA, 0000 TIMOTHY A. SALTER, 0000 MELVIN K. YOKOYAMA, 0000 ANTHONY J. LINARDI III, 0000 KEVIN R. SANDLIN, 0000 LAURENCE M. YOUNG, 0000 CHARLES E. LOISELLE, 0000 MILTON J. SANDS III, 0000 PAUL D. YOUNG, 0000 ROY LOVE, 0000 DAVID M. SANFIELD, 0000 WILLIAM A. ZIEGLER, 0000 ANDREW C. LYNCH, 0000 ERICH B. SCHMIDT, 0000 LEONARD M. LYON, 0000 STEPHEN F. SCHMIDT, 0000 FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY JOSEPH R. MACKAY, 0000 EDWARD A. SCHRADER, 0000 CHRISTOPHER D. MAJORS, 0000 MARK A. SCHRAM, 0000 THOMAS M. BECK, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF MICHAEL D. MAKEE, 0000 CHRISTOPHER A. SCOTT, 0000 THE FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY FOR A EUGENE J. MALVEAUX, JR., 0000 DAVID M. SCOTT, 0000 TERM EXPIRING JULY 29, 2012, VICE DALE CABANISS, CHRISTOPER T. MARTIN, 0000 RICHARD I. SCRITCHFIELD, 0000 TERM EXPIRING. NICOLAS A. MARUSICH, 0000 JEFFREY L. SCUDDER, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TODD R. MARZANO, 0000 MATTHEW T. SECREST, 0000 MARK A. MARZONIE, 0000 ERIC O. SEIB, 0000 PAUL J. HUTTER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE GENERAL COUN- RICHARD N. MASSIE, 0000 RICHARD E. SEIF, JR., 0000 SEL, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VICE TIM S. STEVEN J. MATHEWS, 0000 OLIN M. SELL, 0000 MCCLAIN, RESIGNED. ROBERT W. MATHEWSON, 0000 DAVID K. SHAFFER, 0000 JAMES E. MATTINGLY, 0000 FRANK C. SHELLY, 0000 f JAMES J. MAUNE, 0000 KENNETH W. SHICK, 0000 SHAUN C. MCANDREW, 0000 JUSTIN L. SHOGER, 0000 CONFIRMATIONS EDWARD D. MCCABE, 0000 HANS E. SHOLLEY, 0000 JAMES A. MCCALL III, 0000 JOHN J. SHRIVER, 0000 Executive nominations confirmed by LARRY G. MCCULLEN, 0000 MAXWELL J. SHUMAN, 0000 the Senate Thursday, June 28, 2007: RICHARD C. MCDANIEL, 0000 LARRY A. SIDBURY, 0000 SEAN P. MCDERMOTT, 0000 MICHAEL C. SIEPERT, 0000 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT EDWARD J. MCDONALD, 0000 TIMOTHY L. SIMONSON, 0000 HOWARD CHARLES WEIZMANN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE KEVIN P. MCGEE, 0000 THOMAS W. SINGLETON, 0000 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MAN- CHRISTOPHER F. MCHUGH, 0000 LUKE SIRONI, 0000 AGEMENT. DOUGLAS R. MCLAREN, 0000 WARREN E. SISSON, 0000 RICHARD A. MCMANUS, 0000 BRIAN L. SITTLOW, 0000 EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES BOBBY D. MCPHERSON II, 0000 DARREN J. SKINNER, 0000 DARREN G. MCPHERSON, 0000 QUINN D. SKINNER, 0000 MICHAEL W. TANKERSLEY, OF TEXAS, TO BE INSPEC- JAMES A. MCPHERSON, 0000 STEVEN J. SKRETKOWICZ, 0000 TOR GENERAL, EXPORT-IMPORT BANK. MICHAEL T. MCVAY, 0000 TIMOTHY J. SLENTZ, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF STATE WILLIAM R. MELLEN, 0000 JAMES B. SMELLEY, 0000 KEVIN A. MELODY, 0000 CRAIG M. SNYDER, 0000 REUBEN JEFFERY III, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARK A. MELSON, 0000 ERIC A. SODERBERG, 0000 TO BE UNITED STATES ALTERNATE GOVERNOR OF THE ROGER E. MEYER, 0000 ROBERT G. SODERHOLM, 0000 INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DE- CHRISTOPHER A. MIDDLETON, 0000 DAVID S. SOLDOW, 0000 VELOPMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS; UNITED BRETT W. MIETUS, 0000 JOHN D. SOWERS, 0000 STATES ALTERNATE GOVERNOR OF THE INTER-AMER- PETER A. MILNES, 0000 STEPHEN O. SPRAGUE, 0000 ICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS; LUIS E. MOLINA, 0000 JAMES A. STANLEY, 0000 UNITED STATES ALTERNATE GOVERNOR OF THE AFRI- LEIF E. MOLLO, 0000 THOMAS F. STANLEY, 0000 CAN DEVELOPMENT BANK FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS; KURT A. MONDLAK, 0000 JOSEPH M. STAUD, 0000 UNITED STATES ALTERNATE GOVERNOR OF THE AFRI- DAVID J. MONTGOMERY II, 0000 MICHAEL A. STEEN, 0000 CAN DEVELOPMENT FUND; UNITED STATES ALTERNATE GEOFFREY C. MOORE, 0000 JAY M. STEINGOLD, 0000 GOVERNOR OF THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK; AND STEVEN A. MORGENFELD, 0000 KRISTIN L. STENGEL, 0000 UNITED STATES ALTERNATE GOVERNOR OF THE EURO- KYLE S. MOSES, 0000 HENRY P. STEWART, 0000 PEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT. BRANDT A. MOSLENER, 0000 JAMES M. STEWART, 0000 JUNE CARTER PERRY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JOHN B. MOULTON, 0000 TODD D. STLAURENT, 0000 A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, SHELBY A. MOUNTS, 0000 CHRISTOPHER M. STOPYRA, 0000 CLASS OF MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR BRETT D. MOYES, 0000 GREGORY P. STPIERRE, 0000 EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE THOMAS H. MULDROW, JR., 0000 KENNETH A. STRONG, 0000 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF SI- SCOTT T. MULVEHILL, 0000 DAVID J. SUCHYTA, 0000 ERRA LEONE. DAVID T. MUNDY, 0000 DAVID D. SULLINS, 0000 WANDA L. NESBITT, OF PENNSYLVANIA, A CAREER DEAN A. MURIANO, 0000 DANIEL J. SULLIVAN IV, 0000 MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF BRENDAN J. MURPHY, 0000 DANIEL D. SUNVOLD, 0000 MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- CHARLES G. MURPHY, 0000 WILLIAM S. SWITZER, 0000 DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES THOMAS F. MURPHY III, 0000 SCOTT A. TAIT, 0000 OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF COTE D’IVOIRE. JAMES M. MUSE, 0000 MARK W. TANKERSLEY, 0000 FREDERICK B. COOK, OF FLORIDA, A CAREER MEMBER ROBERT C. MUSE, 0000 CHARLES L. TAYLOR, 0000 OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER- COLEY R. MYERS III, 0000 KYLE W. M. TAYLOR, 0000 COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND MICHAEL J. NADEAU, 0000 BENJAMIN J. TEICH, 0000 PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DANA A. NELSON, 0000 ANTONIO TELLADO, 0000 TO THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC. GREGORY D. NEWKIRK, 0000 JASON A. TEMPLE, 0000 ROBERT B. NOLAN, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER STEPHEN L. NEWLUND, 0000 KARL R. TENNEY, 0000 OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER- DAVID A. NORLEY, 0000 MATTHEW D. TERWILLIGER, 0000 COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND JOSEPH A. NOSSE, 0000 MATTHEW A. TESTERMAN, 0000 PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA JEFFREY L. OAKEY, 0000 JOSEPH C. THOMAS, 0000 TO THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO. TERRY L. OBERMEYER, 0000 NICHOLAS R. TILBROOK, 0000 MAURICE S. PARKER, OF CALIFORNIA, A CAREER MEM- JOSEPH R. OBRIEN, 0000 RICHARD V. TIMMS, 0000 BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- DONALD C. ODEN, 0000 RONALD W. TOLAND, JR., 0000 ISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- FRANK B. OGDEN II, 0000 BRENT A. TRICKEL, 0000 DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES NATHAN R. OGLE, 0000 DEREK A. TRINQUE, 0000 OF AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND. ROBERT N. OLIVIER, 0000 SCOTT S. TROYER, 0000 WILLIAM JOHN GARVELINK, OF MICHIGAN, A CAREER LAWRENCE D. OLLICE, JR., 0000 MICHAEL H. TSUTAGAWA, 0000 MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF LONNIE W. OLSON, 0000 EDWARD D. TURCOTTE, 0000 MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- JOHN F. H. OUELLETTE, 0000 BRADLEY W. UPTON, 0000 DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES DANIEL L. PACKER, JR., 0000 TODD D. VANDEGRIFT, 0000 OF AMERICA TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE WILLIAM J. PALERMO, 0000 STEPHEN J. VANLANDINGHAM, 0000 CONGO. ADAM D. PALMER, 0000 DAVID A. VARNER, 0000 WILLIAM R. BROWNFIELD, OF TEXAS, A CAREER MEM- MATTHEW C. PARADISE, 0000 DENNIS VELEZ, 0000 BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- ANTHONY L. PARTON, 0000 RAYMUNDO VILLARREAL, 0000 ISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- ROBERT W. PATRICK, JR., 0000 CHAD P. VINCELETTE, 0000 DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES RODNEY M. PATTON, 0000 KEVIN S. VOAS, 0000 OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA. SIL A. PERRELLA, 0000 FRANK P. VOLPE, JR., 0000 PETER MICHAEL MCKINLEY, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER STEPHEN E. PETRAS, 0000 JEFFREY M. VORCE, 0000 MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF JAMES B. PFEIFFER, 0000 ROLANDO M. WADE, 0000 MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- JOHN B. PICCO, 0000 THOMAS R. WAGENER, 0000 DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES MICHAEL E. PIETRYKA, 0000 PETER J. WALCZAK, 0000 OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF PERU. ROBERT J. POLVINO, 0000 DANIEL J. WALFORD, 0000 PATRICK DENNIS DUDDY, OF MAINE, A CAREER MEM- DARREN R. POORE, 0000 ANDREW R. WALTON, 0000 BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- CAROL A. PRATHER, 0000 JASON D. WARTELL, 0000 ISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- RICHARD W. PREST, 0000 MICHAEL S. WATHEN, 0000 DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES

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OF AMERICA TO THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VEN- IN THE NAVY COLONEL BRADLEY R. PRAY, 0000 EZUELA. COLONEL LORI J. ROBINSON, 0000 ANNE WOODS PATTERSON, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT COLONEL ANTHONY J. ROCK, 0000 MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE COLONEL JAY G. SANTEE, 0000 CAREER MINISTER, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: COLONEL ROWAYNE A. SCHATZ, JR, 0000 DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES COLONEL STEVEN J. SPANO, 0000 OF AMERICA TO THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN. To be rear admiral (lower half) COLONEL THOMAS L. TINSLEY, 0000 NANCY J. POWELL, OF IOWA, A CAREER MEMBER OF CAPT. MICHAEL J. BROWNE, 0000 COLONEL JACK WEINSTEIN, 0000 THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF CAREER MIN- COLONEL STEPHEN W. WILSON, 0000 ISTER, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLEN- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT COLONEL MARGARET H. WOODWARD, 0000 IPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE NEPAL. INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: IN THE ARMY JOSEPH ADAM ERELI, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, To be rear admiral (lower half) THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- CLASS OF COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- CAPT. THOMAS F. KENDZIORSKI, 0000 CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be brigadier general RICHARD BOYCE NORLAND, OF IOWA, A CAREER MEM- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE COL. MICHAEL D. DEVINE, 0000 BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND To be rear admiral (lower half) IN THE NAVY PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN. CAPT. LOTHROP S. LITTLE, 0000 STEPHEN A. SECHE, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE To be rear admiral (lower half) PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TO THE REPUBLIC OF YEMEN. To be rear admiral (lower half) CAPT. DAVID W. TITLEY, 0000 JOHN L. WITHERS II, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER MEM- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- CAPT. KENNETH J. BRAITHWAITE, 0000 SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TO THE REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE To be rear admiral (lower half) CHARLES LEWIS ENGLISH, OF NEW YORK, A CAREER INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF To be rear admiral (lower half) CAPT. MICHAEL S. ROGERS, 0000 MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES CAPT. JOSEPH D. STINSON, 0000 OF AMERICA TO BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CAMERON MUNTER, OF CALIFORNIA, A CAREER MEM- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE To be rear admiral (lower half) SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA To be rear admiral (lower half) CAPT. DAVID A. DUNAWAY, 0000 TO THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT RODERICK W. MOORE, OF RHODE ISLAND, A CAREER CAPT. JERRY R. KELLEY, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE To be rear admiral (lower half) TO THE REPUBLIC OF MONTENEGRO. INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: J. CHRISTIAN KENNEDY, OF INDIANA, A CAREER MEM- To be rear admiral (lower half) CAPT. SAMUEL J. COX, 0000 BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SELOR, FOR THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR DURING HIS CAPT. CYNTHIA A. DULLEA, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED TENURE OF SERVICE AS SPECIAL ENVOY FOR HOLO- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CAUST ISSUES. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE To be rear admiral (lower half) INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: CAPT. DAVID G. SIMPSON, 0000 HECTOR E. MORALES, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEMBER OF To be rear admiral (lower half) THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTER-AMERICAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CAPT. PATRICIA E. WOLFE, 0000 FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE To be rear admiral SERVICE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: RICHARD ALLAN HILL, OF MONTANA, TO BE A MEMBER To be rear admiral (lower half) REAR ADM. (LH) EDWARD H. DEETS III, 0000 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CAPT. GARRY J. BONELLI, 0000 FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CAPT. ROBIN R. BRAUN, 0000 EXPIRING JUNE 10, 2009. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: STAN Z. SOLOWAY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO CAPT. SANDY L. DANIELS, 0000 BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CAPT. SCOTT E. SANDERS, 0000 To be rear admiral CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE CAPT. ROBERT O. WRAY, JR., 0000 FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 6, 2011. REAR ADM. (LH) JEFFREY A. WIERINGA, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES PALMER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EX- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: PIRING OCTOBER 6, 2011. To be rear admiral THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS WERE APPROVED SUBJECT To be rear admiral TO THE NOMINEES’ COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- REAR ADM. (LH) GREGORY A. TIMBERLAKE, 0000 REAR ADM. (LH) CHARLES H. GODDARD, 0000 QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT REAR ADM. (LH) KEVIN M. MCCOY, 0000 CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE THE JUDICIARY INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED BENJAMIN HALE SETTLE, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE To be rear admiral UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN REAR ADM. (LH) ALBERT GARCIA III, 0000 To be rear admiral (lower half) DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON. RICHARD SULLIVAN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CAPT. TERRY J. BENEDICT, 0000 STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CAPT. MICHAEL E. MCMAHON, 0000 OF NEW YORK. WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND JOSEPH S. VAN BOKKELEN, OF INDIANA, TO BE UNITED RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: IN THE MARINE CORPS STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT To be vice admiral THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT OF INDIANA. IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE IN THE NAVY REAR ADM. ANTHONY L. WINNS, 0000 INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE AIR FORCE To be brigadier general IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT COL. KENNETH F. MCKENZIE, JR., 0000 WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: IN THE ARMY To be admiral To be brigadier general THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED VICE ADM. ERIC T. OLSON, 0000 COLONEL MARK A. ATKINSON, 0000 WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND IN THE ARMY COLONEL MARK A. BARRETT, 0000 RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: COLONEL BRIAN T. BISHOP, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT COLONEL MICHAEL R. BOERA, 0000 To be lieutenant general IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED COLONEL NORMAN J. BROZENICK, JR, 0000 MAJ. GEN. RICHARD P. ZAHNER, 0000 WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND COLONEL CATHY C. CLOTHIER, 0000 RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: COLONEL DAVID A. COTTON, 0000 IN THE NAVY COLONEL SHARON K. G. DUNBAR, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be lieutenant general COLONEL BARBARA J. FAULKENBERRY, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED COLONEL LARRY K. GRUNDHAUSER, 0000 LT. GEN. DOUGLAS E. LUTE, 0000 WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND COLONEL GARRETT HARENCAK, 0000 RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: IN THE MARINE CORPS COLONEL JAMES M. HOLMES, 0000 COLONEL DAVE C. HOWE, 0000 To be vice admiral THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT COLONEL JAMES J. JONES, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE TO THE COLONEL MICHAEL A. KELTZ, 0000 REAR ADM. JOSEPH MAGUIRE, 0000 GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: COLONEL FREDERICK H. MARTIN, 0000 IN THE ARMY To be brigadier general COLONEL WENDY M. MASIELLO, 0000 COLONEL ROBERT P. OTTO, 0000 THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE COL. REX C. MCMILLIAN, 0000 COLONEL LEONARD A. PATRICK, 0000 UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE

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RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE NAVY NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 4, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT 2007. To be major general IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DEEPTI S. BRIGADIER GENERAL AUGUSTUS L. COLLINS, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CHITNIS AND ENDING WITH GIA K. YI, WHICH NOMINA- BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES B. GASTON, JR., 0000 To be rear admiral TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED BRIGADIER GENERAL JOE L. HARKEY, 0000 IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 4, 2007. BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN S. HARREL, 0000 REAR ADM. (LH) CHRISTINE M. BRUZEK-KOHLER, 0000 ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JACOB W. BRIGADIER GENERAL EDWARD A. LEACOCK, 0000 AARONSON AND ENDING WITH DAVID W. WOLKEN, WHICH BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSE S. MAYORGA, JR., 0000 IN THE AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 4, BRIGADIER GENERAL KING E. SIDWELL, 0000 THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED 2007. BRIGADIER GENERAL JON L. TROST, 0000 STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE ARMY NOMINATION OF BIRGET BATISTE, 0000, TO BE OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADES INDICATED UNDER To be brigadier general MAJOR. TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: ARMY NOMINATION OF JAMES P. HOUSTON, 0000, TO BE COLONEL ROBERT K. BALSTER, 0000 LIEUTENANT COLONEL. COLONEL JULIO R. BANEZ, 0000 To be major general ARMY NOMINATION OF JOHN C. LOOSE, JR., 0000, TO BE COLONEL WILLIAM A. BANKHEAD, JR., 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL D. AKEY, 0000 COLONEL. COLONEL ROOSEVELT BARFIELD, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL G. BRANDT, 0000 ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BRUCE BUBLICK COLONEL GREGORY W. BATTS, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL RICHARD H. CLEVENGER, 0000 AND ENDING WITH JAMES MADDEN, WHICH NOMINA- COLONEL THOMAS E. BERON, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL CYNTHIA N. KIRKLAND, 0000 COLONEL DAVID L. BOWMAN, 0000 TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED BRIGADIER GENERAL DUANE J. LODRIGE, 0000 IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 18, 2007. COLONEL GEORGE A. BRINEGAR, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL PATRICK J. MOISIO, 0000 COLONEL JEFFERSON S. BURTON, 0000 ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JACKIE L. BYAS BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES A. MORGAN III, 0000 AND ENDING WITH WILLIAM R. CLARK, WHICH NOMINA- COLONEL GLENN H. CURTIS, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL DANIEL B. O’HOLLAREN, 0000 COLONEL LARRY W. CURTIS, 0000 TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED BRIGADIER GENERAL PETER S. PAWLING, 0000 IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 18, 2007. COLONEL SANDRA W. DITTIG, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM M. SCHUESSLER, 0000 COLONEL ALAN S. DOHRMANN, 0000 ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JEFFREY R. BRIGADIER GENERAL HAYWOOD R. STARLING, JR., 0000 KEIM AND ENDING WITH STAN ROWICKI, WHICH NOMINA- COLONEL ALEXANDER E. DUCKWORTH, 0000 BRIGADIER GENERAL RAYMOND L. WEBSTER, 0000 COLONEL FRANK W. DULFER, 0000 TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED COLONEL ROBERT W. ENZENAUER, 0000 To be brigadier general IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 18, 2007. COLONEL LYNN D. FISHER, 0000 ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH PHILIP A. HOR- COLONEL MAURICE T. BROCK, 0000 COLONEL BURTON K. FRANCISCO, 0000 TON AND ENDING WITH PATRICIA YOUNG, WHICH NOMI- COLONEL HELEN L. GANT, 0000 COLONEL JIM C. CHOW, 0000 NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- COLONEL TERRY M. HASTON, 0000 COLONEL MICHAEL G. COLANGELO, 0000 PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 18, COLONEL BRYAN J. HULT, 0000 COLONEL BARRY K. COLN, 0000 2007. COLONEL GEORGE E. IRVIN, SR., 0000 COLONEL STEVEN A. CRAY, 0000 ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BERNADINE F. COLONEL LENWOOD A. LANDRUM, 0000 COLONEL JAMES D. DEMERITT, 0000 PELETZFOX AND ENDING WITH SUSAN P. STATTMILLER, COLONEL ROGER L. MCCLELLAN, 0000 COLONEL MATTHEW J. DZIALO, 0000 WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE COLONEL RONALD O. MORROW, 0000 COLONEL TRULAN A. EYRE, 0000 AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON COLONEL JOHN M. NUNN, 0000 COLONEL JON F. FAGO, 0000 JUNE 18, 2007. COLONEL ISAAC G. OSBORNE, JR., 0000 COLONEL WILLIAM S. HADAWAY III, 0000 ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JEFFERY H. COLONEL ROBERT J. PRATT, 0000 COLONEL SAMUEL C. HEADY, 0000 ALLEN AND ENDING WITH BOBBY C. THORNTON, WHICH COLONEL JERRY E. REEVES, 0000 COLONEL JOHN P. HUGHES, 0000 NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- COLONEL TIMOTHY A. REISCH, 0000 COLONEL MARK R. JOHNSON, 0000 PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 18, COLONEL JAMES M. ROBINSON, 0000 COLONEL PATRICK L. MARTIN, 0000 2007. COLONEL MARK D. SCRABA, 0000 COLONEL RICHARD A. MITCHELL, 0000 ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DIRK R. KLOSS COLONEL DONALD P. WALKER, 0000 COLONEL JOHN F. NICHOLS, 0000 AND ENDING WITH MARK C. STRONG, WHICH NOMINA- COLONEL CHARLES F. WALSH, 0000 COLONEL GRADY L. PATTERSON III, 0000 TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED COLONEL GEORGE E. PIGEON, 0000 IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 18, 2007. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT COLONEL WILLIAM N. REDDELL III, 0000 ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DAVID M. GRIF- IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED COLONEL HAROLD E. REED, 0000 FITH AND ENDING WITH BRIAN N. WITCHER, WHICH NOMI- WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND COLONEL LEON S. RICE, 0000 NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: COLONEL ALPHONSE J. STEPHENSON, 0000 PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 18, To be lieutenant general COLONEL ERIC W. VOLLMECKE, 0000 2007. COLONEL ERIC G. WELLER, 0000 MAJ. GEN. FRANCIS H. KEARNEY III, 0000 FOREIGN SERVICE IN THE ARMY THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOHN E. PETERS AND ENDING WITH ANDREW P. RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED TO THE GRADE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL IN THE WYLEGALA, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: UNITED STATES ARMY WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, RECORD ON MAY 7, 2007. To be brigadier general U.S.C., SECTION 601: FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH COL. JONATHAN E. FARNHAM, 0000 To be lieutenant general DANIEL K. BERMAN AND ENDING WITH SCOTT S. COL. HUGO E. SALAZAR, 0000 SINDELAR, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY MAJ. GEN. JOHN D. GARDNER, 0000 THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL IN THE NAVY RECORD ON MAY 22, 2007. IN THE AIR FORCE FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LINDA THOMPSON TOPPING GONZALEZ AND ENDING IN THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE TO THE GRADE AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RICHARD G. WITH KAREN SLITER, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RE- INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: ANDERSON AND ENDING WITH MITCHELL ZYGADLO, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE CEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CON- To be rear admiral AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON GRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 22, 2007. JANUARY 11, 2007. REAR ADM. (LH) CAROL M. POTTENGER, 0000 IN THE MARINE CORPS AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRIS- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TOPHER R. ABRAMSON AND ENDING WITH ANNAMARIE MARINE CORPS NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ERIC IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED ZURLINDEN, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY M. ARBOGAST AND ENDING WITH JAMES L. WETZEL IV, WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: RECORD ON MARCH 19, 2007. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ALICE A. MAY 21, 2007. To be vice admiral HALE AND ENDING WITH NATALIE A. JAGIELLA, WHICH IN THE NAVY REAR ADM. (LH) JEFFREY A. WIERINGA, 0000 NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 18, NAVY NOMINATION OF MICHAEL R. MURRAY, 0000, TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT 2007. BE CAPTAIN. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ANNE M. NAVY NOMINATION OF CURT W. DODGES, 0000, TO BE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: BEAUDOIN AND ENDING WITH JUSTINA U. PAULINO, CAPTAIN. To be rear admiral WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NAVY NOMINATION OF MICHAEL L. INCZE, 0000, TO BE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON CAPTAIN. REAR ADM. (LH) JEFFREY A. LEMMONS, 0000 JUNE 18, 2007. NAVY NOMINATION OF SANDRA C. IRWIN, 0000, TO BE REAR ADM. (LH) FRANK F. RENNIE IV, 0000 IN THE ARMY CAPTAIN. REAR ADM. (LH) ROBIN M. WATTERS, 0000 NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH WILLIAM R. IN THE AIR FORCE ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ERIC D. ADAMS FENICK AND ENDING WITH ISAAC N. SKELTON, WHICH AND ENDING WITH DAVID S. ZUMBRO, WHICH NOMINA- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 3, 2007. IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JANUARY 18, 2007. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ROBERT B. CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 8081: ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JEFFREY S. CALDWELL, JR. AND ENDING WITH ELLEN E. MOORE, ALMONY AND ENDING WITH DANIEL A. ZELESKI, WHICH WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE To be major general NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON BRIG. GEN. GARBETH S. GRAHAM, 0000 PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JANUARY MAY 3, 2007. 18, 2007. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DAWN H. IN THE ARMY ARMY NOMINATION OF KENNETH C. SIMPKISS, 0000, TO DRIESBACH AND ENDING WITH GLENN S. ROSEN, WHICH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BE LIEUTENANT COLONEL. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ANTHONY G. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 3, 2007. CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: HOFFMAN AND ENDING WITH PATRICIA L. WOOD, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH NICHOLAS J. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- CIPRIANO III AND ENDING WITH STEPHEN C. WOLL, To be brigadier general PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 21, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE 2007. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON COL. JIMMIE J. WELLS, 0000 ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ROY V. MAY 3, 2007. IN THE MARINE CORPS MCCARTY AND ENDING WITH HUNG Q. VU, WHICH NOMI- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RHETTA R. BAI- NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- LEY AND ENDING WITH KELLY J. WILD, WHICH NOMINA- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 21, TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED TO THE GRADE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL IN THE 2007. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 3, 2007. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WHILE ASSIGNED TO A ARMY NOMINATION OF KAREN L. WARE, 0000, TO BE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JEFFREY S. POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER MAJOR. COLE AND ENDING WITH TIMOTHY J. WHITE, WHICH TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: ARMY NOMINATION OF JEANETTA CORCORAN, 0000, TO NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- To be lieutenant general BE MAJOR. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 3, 2007. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RICHARD L. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BRUCE A. BAS- LT. GEN. EMERSON N. GARDNER, JR., 0000 KLINGLER AND ENDING WITH CARLOS M. GARCIA, WHICH SETT AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL A. YUKISH, WHICH

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NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH SCOT K. ABEL AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 3, 2007. AND ENDING WITH LELAND D. TAYLOR, WHICH NOMINA- JUNE 4, 2007. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JULIE S. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KENNETH W. CHALFANT AND ENDING WITH PAUL J. VANBENTHEM, IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 9, 2007. BOWMAN AND ENDING WITH GARY L. ULRICH, WHICH WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MICHAEL J. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON CERNECK AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL L. PEOPLES, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 4, MAY 3, 2007. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE 2007. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DANIEL J. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH HSINGCHIEN J. MACDONNELL AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL J. WILKINS, MAY 9, 2007. CHENG AND ENDING WITH BRADLEY S. TROTTER, WHICH WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOHN W. CHAN- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON DLER AND ENDING WITH JAMES A. SULLIVAN, WHICH PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 4, MAY 3, 2007. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- 2007. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH HARRY S. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 9, 2007. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH NORMAN J. DELOACH AND ENDING WITH MARK Q. SCHWARTZEL, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ARNE J. ANDER- ARANDA AND ENDING WITH SARAH E. SUPNICK, WHICH WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE SON AND ENDING WITH KEVIN E. ZAWACKI, WHICH NOMI- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 4, MAY 3, 2007. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 9, 2007. 2007. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH PATRICIA A. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KENNETH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH LEIGH P. BRADY AND ENDING WITH MELVIN D. SMITH, WHICH BRANHAM AND ENDING WITH KEVIN J. MCGOVERN, ACKART AND ENDING WITH KURT E. WAYMIRE, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 4, AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 9, 2007. 2007. MAY 3, 2007. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH PIUS A. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH NATHAN L. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH STEVEN P. AIYELAWO AND ENDING WITH PENNY E. WALTER, WHICH AMMONS III AND ENDING WITH DANIEL W. STEHLY, CLANCY AND ENDING WITH STEWART B. WHARTON III, NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 9, 2007. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH WENDY M. JUNE 4, 2007. MAY 3, 2007. BORUSZEWSKI AND ENDING WITH PATRICIA A. TORDIK, NAVY NOMINATION OF CARLOS E. GOMEZ-SANCHEZ, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES A. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE 0000, TO BE LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. ALBANI AND ENDING WITH ROBERT R. YOUNG, WHICH AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH SCOTT F. ADAMS NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- MAY 9, 2007. AND ENDING WITH WILLIAM A. ZIRZOW IV, WHICH NOMI- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 3, 2007. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHERIE L. BARE NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH PATRICK J. BAR- AND ENDING WITH KATHRYN A. SUMMERS, WHICH NOMI- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 18, RETT AND ENDING WITH JEANNINE E. SNOW, WHICH NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- 2007. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 9, 2007. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 3, 2007. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DARIUS BANAJI f NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BETH Y. AHERN AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL D. WILLIAMSON, WHICH AND ENDING WITH DANIEL E. ZIMBEROFF, WHICH NOMI- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 9, 2007. WITHDRAWALS PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 3, 2007. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHARLES S. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH STEVEN D. CLECKLER AND ENDING WITH PATRICK P. WHITSELL, Executive Message transmitted by BROWN AND ENDING WITH MARK G. STEINER, WHICH WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE the President to the Senate on June 28, NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 9, 2007. JUNE 4, 2007. 2007 withdrawing from further Senate NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RICHARD K. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RANDY L. QUINN consideration the following nomina- GIROUX AND ENDING WITH DENISE E. STICH, WHICH AND ENDING WITH SMITH S. B. WALL, WHICH NOMINA- tions: NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 9, 2007. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 4, 2007. JOHN RAY CORRELL, OF INDIANA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MARK A. ADMI- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DAVID A. THE OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND RAL AND ENDING WITH DANIEL F. VERHEUL, WHICH ARZOUMAN AND ENDING WITH GREGG WOLFF, WHICH ENFORCEMENT, VICE JEFFREY D. JARRETT, WHICH WAS NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- SENT TO THE SENATE ON JANUARY 9, 2007. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 9, 2007. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 4, DALE CABANISS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MICHAEL D. AN- 2007. THE FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY FOR A DERSON AND ENDING WITH BRUCE C. URBON, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTINA M. TERM OF FIVE YEARS EXPIRING JULY 29, 2012. (RE- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ALVARADO AND ENDING WITH JOHN ZDENCANOVIC, APPOINTMENT), WHICH WAS SENT TO THE SENATE ON PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 9, 2007. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE MARCH 12, 2007.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION Jenny became a leader in advocating for balance, proof of residency or any other quali- sound public policy, the incorporation of fier. You can read, learn, think, create, ana- HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON science, and public oversight in Pima County’s lyze, research, and contemplate any topic that OF IDAHO Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. might improve your mind, your skills, your Her contributions to the southern Arizona daily life, or your future. The wealth of knowl- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community and the U.S.-Mexico borderlands edge and opportunity available at the finger- Wednesday, June 27, 2007 go much further. In 2001, Jenny took a posi- tips of all who possess a library card is power- Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, on rollcall tion with Defenders of Wildlife, a nationally re- ful. No. 550, passage of H.R. 2546, to designate spected wildlife and habitat protection organi- f the ‘‘Charles George Department of Veterans zation, in their southwest regional office. Over IN RECOGNITION OF REBECCA Affairs Medical Center’’ in Asheville, NC, I was the last 6 years, Jenny has become a national LANIER unavoidably detained and unable to vote. Had leader in speaking out for wildlife and public I been present, I would voted ‘‘yea.’’ lands in the ongoing immigration debate. She f has continually advocated for an open and fair HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES process behind the construction of border in- OF OHIO RECOGNIZING JORDAN JOSEPH frastructure, while pointing out the impacts that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GOSS FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK fence and wall construction have on the nat- Wednesday, June 27, 2007 OF EAGLE SCOUT ural ecosystems that sustain our quality of life Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I and environment. rise today in celebration of Ms. Rebecca La- Jenny builds alliances, and through her bor- HON. SAM GRAVES nier. Ms. Lanier was born on March 24, 1892, der wildlife work at Defenders of Wildlife, she OF MISSOURI in Mississippi and just celebrated her 115th brought together a diverse coalition of human IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES birthday. rights, indigenous rights, environmental, and Ms. Lanier lived in Eutaw, AL, where her Wednesday, June 27, 2007 labor representatives to call for comprehensive family sharecropped for most of her life. She Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly immigration reform and the reversal of deci- moved to Birmingham in 1994, where she re- pause to recognize Jordan Joseph Goss, a sions to build walls on our southern border. In sided until 2004 when she unfortunately lost very special young man who has exemplified 2007, Jenny was honored with Derechos both of her daughters within three weeks of the finest qualities of citizenship and leader- Humanos’ Corazon de Justicia award for her each other. Although Ms. Lanier outlived her ship by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts commitment to justice and social change. daughters, she still enjoys her 7 grandchildren of America, Troop 447, and in earning the Jenny Neeley leaves her post as a profes- and ‘‘about’’ 30 great-grandchildren. most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. sional land and wildlife conservationist this Ms. Lanier now lives with her grandson and Jordan has been very active with his troop, month as she heads to University of Arizona his wife in Warrensville Heights, OH, a munici- participating in many Scout activities. Over the law school. Whether she returns to environ- pality in my congressional district. She has led years Jordan has been involved with Scouting, mental advocacy work or not, she will leave a a very healthy life and had actually never he has not only earned numerous merit legacy that cannot be adequately expressed in been a patient in a hospital until she suffered badges, but also the respect of his family, words, and gives all of us that have known a fall 4 years ago. Ms. Lanier is very active. peers, and community. and worked with her hope that we can truly She walks with a walker and participates in Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join achieve the goals that we set out to accom- Tai Chi for Health Class at the local me in commending Jordan Joseph Goss for plish together. The Tucson community and the Warrensville Heights Civic and Senior Center. his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of wildlife of the Sonoran Desert will sorely miss Although one of the oldest people in the America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- Ms. Neeley, but I have no doubt she will go world, Ms. Lanier does not have a birth certifi- ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. on to accomplish great things in her future en- cate. Her grandson attested that when she f deavors. I wish her the best of luck. was born, the State did not issue them. Rath- f HONORING JENNY NEELEY er, the record of her birth is written in an old RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN LI- family Bible. Ms. Lanier’s zest for life is an in- HON. RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA BRARY ASSOCIATION OF CALI- spiration to us all. Therefore, it is thus my FORNIA pleasure, on behalf of the people of the 11th OF ARIZONA Congressional District of Ohio to recognize IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rebecca Lanier as she celebrates 115 years Wednesday, June 27, 2007 HON. ZOE LOFGREN of a truly blessed life. OF CALIFORNIA f Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to take the opportunity to honor an envi- RECOGNIZING TYLER DON GUESS Wednesday, June 27, 2007 ronmental leader who has given southern Ari- FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF zona many reasons to be proud. Arriving to Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam EAGLE SCOUT Tucson after years split between Hawaii and Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Amer- Flagstaff, AZ, Jenny received her masters de- ican Library Association for its annual con- HON. SAM GRAVES gree in public administration from the Univer- ference being held this week in Washington, OF MISSOURI sity of Arizona. DC. I am also pleased to recognize Melinda IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In Tucson, Jenny fell in love with the Cervantes, County Librarian of Santa Clara Sonoran Desert, and dedicated her profes- County for representing our County librarians Wednesday, June 27, 2007 sional career to protecting the native eco- at this conference. Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly systems of the Borderlands region. I have always supported America’s public li- pause to recognize Tyler Don Guess, a very Ten years ago, Jenny began working for a braries and believe they are an essential part special young man who has exemplified the diverse coalition of neighborhoods, community of building stronger and more educated com- finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by groups, and environmental organizations munities. One of the basic tenets of democ- taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of called the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protec- racy—equal access to opportunity—is played America, Troop 447, and in earning the most tion. Focused on producing the best Multi- out every day in America’s public libraries. prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Species Habitat Conservation Plan ever as- Their doors are open and welcoming to any- Tyler has been very active with his troop, sembled under the Endangered Species Act, one without having to show a diploma, a bank participating in many scout activities. Over the

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I wish to rec- from NEA-funded programs over the last 40 badges, but also the respect of his family, ognize Ms. Brown for her outstanding achieve- years and I hope my colleagues will join me peers, and community. ment in being selected the district winner in in supporting increased funding for this impor- Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join the 26th Annual Congressional Art Competi- tant organization. me in commending Tyler Don Guess for his tion for her inspiring and uplifting piece entitled f accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of ‘‘A New Starry Night.’’ America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- Ms. Brown is currently a high school junior PERSONAL EXPLANATION ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. attending Lehman High School in the Bronx. f She has demonstrated a commitment to pur- HON. JULIA CARSON suing her gift and to further developing her OF INDIANA COMMENDING THE LEADERSHIP IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRAINING INSTITUTE OF AMERICA abilities, making her a deserving recipient of this honor. I am proud that this year my district Wednesday, June 27, 2007 HON. JOHN BOOZMAN is well-represented in this competition by Ms. Ms. CARSON. Madam Speaker, on Mon- Brown’s work and I look forward to viewing it day, June 25, 2007, I was unable to vote on OF ARKANSAS in these halls for the months to come. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rolIcall Nos. 549 and 550. Had I been present, Each year, Congress affords our Nation’s I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on these bills. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 most talented and budding artists the oppor- f Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I wish to tunity to have their work displayed in the Can- recognize and commend the outstanding con- non Tunnel leading to the U.S. Capitol. This TRIBUTE TO COLONEL BILL tributions of the Leadership Training Institute beautiful display is experienced daily by Mem- GORDON of America toward the development of the bers of Congress, their staff, our country’s young leaders of America. residents, and welcomed visitors from all HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE The Leadership Institute of America is an around the world who are awarded the privi- OF COLORADO educational organization providing training and lege of witnessing our young people’s artistic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opportunity in leadership development and cul- endeavors and talents. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 tural dynamics. This organization’s mission is Madam Speaker, I salute the authentic, cre- to identify, inspire, and instruct students for ative voice of Ms. Brown and I wish her con- Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Madam Speaker, I rise leadership in society by equipping them with tinued success and all the very best in the fu- today to honor Retired Army Col. Bill Gordon skills to allow them to defend their beliefs, in- ture. of Fort Collins, Colorado. Later today Colonel Gordon will receive the cluding and understanding of why traditional f values are vital to a free and secure society. National Order of the Legion of Honor from It is these values that have, and continue, to SUPPORT FUNDING FOR THE NA- the Government of France in recognition of his make America great. TIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE distinguished record of military service in LTIA students receive exposure to the major ARTS France during World War II. The Legion of world views, issues, and philosophies of Honor is the highest honor conferred upon today. They are encouraged to pursue careers HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL French citizens and foreign nationals by the in influential sectors of our society by applying OF ARIZONA French Government. the leadership, critical thinking, scientific, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After playing on UCLA’s first football team to compete in the Rose Bowl, Bill Gordon was historic training they receive at LTIA, which is Wednesday, June 27, 2007 grounded in the Biblical traditions of America’s commissioned through UCLA’s Army ROTC forefathers. Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise Program in 1943. Following the 1944 D-Day LTIA students represent future leaders in today in support of funding for the National invasion, Lieutenant Gordon was assigned as government, education, media, and business. Endowment for the Arts. Grants funding from a replacement platoon leader in B Company of They will be the backbone of our Nation and the NEA reaches people of all races, classes the 82nd Airborne Division’s 507th Regiment. vital in sustaining its position as a world lead- and geographic areas. In December 1944, the 507th was assigned er. I have been personally involved with to an area along the Meuse River just east of With great pride, I salute the Leadership Childsplay in Arizona for many years and have Nouzonville, France, to meet the onslaught of Training Institute of America for its unrelenting seen first-hand the impact the arts can have a German surprise attack in the Ardennes. dedication and commitment in training and on the community and good work the NEA After the Battle of the Bulge, Lieutenant Gor- equipping young leaders for the challenges performs. Through NEA grants, the arts are don was seriously injured during a parachute they will face tomorrow in our dynamic and shared with those at all income levels and in jump near the important German industrial ever changing world. all communities. City of Essen. I remember specifically the impact one After the war Lieutenant Gordon was placed f Childsplay production had on the children who on reserve status in 1946, but was re- PERSONAL EXPLANATION attended. Eric and Elliott, a play that received appointed to the regular Army in 1949. Over $23,000 in grant money from the NEA, dealt the course of his 30-year career in the Army, HON. RON KIND with teen depression and suicide. This play Colonel Gordon served in both Korea and OF WISCONSIN about hope shared the tools to recognize and Vietnam. Among his many decorations are the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cope with depression. It inspired young people Distinguished Service Medal, two Silver Stars, Wednesday, June 27, 2007 to come forward to seek help. the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with V, Since its inception, Eric and Elliott has two Purple Hearts, 14 Air Medals with V, and Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, on Monday, formed a unique partnership with the Mental the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. June 25, 2007, I was detained in my district Health Association of Arizona and a counselor Following his distinguished military career, due to a canceled airline flight and was unable now travels with the production to provide on- Colonel Gordon and his family settled in Fort to have my votes recorded on the House floor site counseling services to young people. The Collins, Colorado, where he served as Director for H. Res. 189 (Roll no. 549) and H.R. 2546 play earned the ‘‘Distinguished Play Award of the Larimer County Emergency Manage- (Roll no. 550). Had I been present, I would 2006’’ from the American Alliance for Theatre ment System and as Larimer County Adminis- have voted in favor of both measures. and Education. trator. f This is just one example of many in which The sacrifices he made to ensure the liberty TRIBUTE TO VANESSA BROWN arts and arts education deeply impacts young and freedom of future generations will never people and adults. be forgotten. Also, and importantly, where the Federal Madam Speaker, like so many other young HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY Government invests, the private sector and members of this Greatest Generation, Colonel OF NEW YORK community follow. NEA funding from the Fed- Gordon set aside his ambitions and risked his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral Government encourages the private sec- life to ensure the continued freedom of our Wednesday, June 27, 2007 tor and local communities to invest in arts or- great nation. I am both humbled by his self- Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise ganizations and signals that the arts are a lessness and incredibly proud of his heroic pa- today to pay tribute to the great accomplish- worthy investment. triotism. As he receives recognition today from

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My colleagues from Dimes, D.A.R.E., and the Belmont Heights, Florida and California think only they have HON. JEFF MILLER Ybor City, and Brandon Boys and Girls Clubs. beaches, but coastal tourism is Texas’s sec- OF FLORIDA Derrick is constantly distinguishing himself ond largest coastal industry. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with achievements that are unmatched by any That fact alone shows the argument that oil Wednesday, June 27, 2007 other player in NFL history and the city of and gas production and coastal tourism are Pensacola is recognizing this great man by in- mutually exclusive is just plain wrong. They Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on ducting him to the City of Champions Wall of are acting like Chicken Little, and cannot point behalf of the United States Congress, it is an Fame exhibit; an honor that is shared by only to one beach in Texas that has been ruined honor for me to rise today to recognize the ac- three other people: Don Sutton, Emmitt Smith, by oil or natural gas production. complishments of one of my constituents, Der- and Roy Jones Jr. There will be less need for LNG facilities rick Brooks of the National Football League’s Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United and LNG tankers when we tap our own off- Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Derrick will be in- States Congress, I am proud to recognize shore resources so we can use the safest ducted to the City of Champions Wall of Fame Derrick Brooks for his many outstanding ac- mode of transportation in the world—pipelines. exhibit at Pensacola Regional Airport. The complishments throughout his life, on and off My point is not that we can drill our way to Pensacola Sports Association will join Pensa- the field, and wish him continued success cheap oil or drill our way to energy independ- cola and Escambia County to honor the Pen- throughout his career. ence. If we allow domestic production to die sacola native on Thursday evening at the Pen- f out, conservation and research will not save sacola Civic Center. us, and we will have to pay a terrible eco- At Booker T. Washington High School in PERSONAL EXPLANATION nomic price. Pensacola, Derrick excelled in both the class- I urge my colleagues to support oil and gas room and on the field. By the end of his high HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ production and support the Conaway Amend- school career he was named the USA Today OF CALIFORNIA ment. High School Defensive Player of the Year, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Parade All-American, and was rated the best Wednesday, June 27, 2007 defensive player in the country by Super Prep INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘EN- magazine. Perhaps even more impressive for Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. HANCED FINANCIAL RECOVERY a football player of this stature, Derrick grad- Madam Speaker, on Friday, June 22, 2007, I AND EQUITABLE RETIREMENT uated with a 3.94 grade-point average. was unavoidably detained due to a prior obli- TREATMENT ACT OF 2007’’ Derrick was a 4-year letterman at Florida gation. Had I been present and voting, I would State University where he compiled 274 tack- have voted as follows: HON. ARTUR DAVIS les, 5 interceptions, 8.5 sacks, 13 passes de- 1. Rollcall No. 543: ‘‘yes’’ on ordering the OF ALABAMA previous question. flected, 4 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eries. His senior honors included: First Team 2. Rollcall No. 544: ‘‘yes’’ on agreeing to H. All-America by American Football Coaches, Res. 502. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 UPI and Walter Camp, GTE Academic All- 3. Rollcall No. 545: ‘‘no’’ on agreeing to the Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, as America choice, First Team All-Atlantic Coast Flake amendment to H.R. 2771. a former assistant United States attorney, I am Conference, and Senior Bowl selection. Der- 4. Rollcall No. 546: ‘‘no’’ on agreeing to the pleased to introduce the ‘‘Enhanced Financial rick was a finalist for the Vince Lombardi Jordan amendment to H.R. 2771; Recovery and Equitable Retirement Treatment Award, symbolic of the Nation’s top lineman/ 5. Rollcall No. 547: ‘‘no’’ on motion to re- Act of 2007.’’ This bill will enhance the Federal linebacker, for two straight years. As a junior, commit H.R. 2771 with instructions. Government’s capacity to collect unpaid judg- he was named First Team All-America by 6. Rollcall No. 548: ‘‘yes’’ on passage of ments and restitutionary obligations owed to Football Writers’ Association and Walter H.R. 2771. the United States and victims of crime, as well Camp, and he was a consensus First Team f as strengthen the retirement benefits of assist- All-ACC choice and that conference’s defen- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ant United States attorneys. sive player of the year. Derrick also earned ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED Madam Speaker, as you are aware, United Sophomore All-America honors from Football AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS States Attorney Offices are responsible for News and was a First Team All-ACC choice ACT, 2008 criminal and civil debt collection efforts that re- that year as well. sult annually in billions of dollars that are Derrick graduated from Florida State with a SPEECH OF turned over to Federal agencies and crime vic- bachelor of arts degree in business commu- tims. Unfortunately, however, there remain bil- nications and recently went back and earned HON. GENE GREEN lions of dollars that go uncollected due to the his master’s degree in the same subject. OF TEXAS competing demands on our law enforcement Derrick is now the unquestioned leader of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES officers. ‘‘The Enhanced Financial Recovery the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and arguably the Tuesday, June 26, 2007 and Equitable Treatment Act of 2007’’ will ad- most respected player in the NFL. Long con- dress this problem by improving the process The House in the Committee of the Whole sidered the NFL’s best linebacker, he has House on the State of the Union had under by which the Department of Justice collects been selected to a team-record nine total Pro consideration the bill (H.R. 2643) making ap- criminal and civil debts owed to the United Bowls. Derrick was honored as the NFL’s De- propriations for the Department of the Inte- States and the victims of crime. fensive Player of the Year in 2002 and the rior, environment, and related agencies for But Madam Speaker, that is not all. The 2006 Pro Bowl’s Most Valuable Player. the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and ‘‘Enhanced Financial Recovery and Equitable Following the 2002 season, Derrick was the foe other purposes: Treatment Act of 2007,’’ in addition to improv- instrumental team captain that led the Buc- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. I rise today in ing debt collection, will also significantly aid caneers to their first Super Bowl champion- strong support of the Conaway Amendment. our law enforcement efforts in another impor- ship, and he is ranked as the franchise’s most Supply and demand for energy is out of tant way: it will ensure that assistant United prolific tackler with 1,775 stops. whack and our Nation needs more energy. States attorneys receive the same retirements Derrick has always given back to his com- Demand for natural gas is already building up benefits as all other Federal law enforcement munity and he is considered one of the most across the economy, and proposals pushing officials, thereby increasing the retention of philanthropic players in the NFL. In 2000 he cleaner energy will only accelerate this de- our career Federal prosecutors. Indeed, de- was the co-recipient of the Walter Payton/NFL mand. spite their vital role in prosecuting criminals, Man of the Year Award, and in 2004, was the This amendment is a major opportunity for despite their vital role in defending the United winner of the prestigious 38th annual Byron us to respond to today’s energy crisis with a States in litigation, despite their vital role in

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:12 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JN8.019 E28JNPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with REMARKS_CN E1430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 28, 2007 keeping America safe, assistant United States and thanking the Spokane community for their advocate for all people, and a woman whom attorneys are unfairly shortchanged in the re- support of the Navy. I am proud and honored to call my friend. tirement benefits they receive once their public f Dr. Petioni—congratulations. service is complete. The retirement benefits of [From the New York Beacon] AUSAs are considerably lower than their law HONORING GARLAND MAYOR DR. MURIEL PETIONI RECEIVES BARNARD enforcement colleagues within the FBI, Secret RONALD JONES COLLEGE’S HIGHEST HONOR Service, DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, and Bu- Dr. Muriel Petioni, physician, educator, reau of Prisons. The ‘‘Enhanced Financial Re- HON. JEB HENSARLING community activist, and Harlem living leg- covery and Equitable Treatment Act of 2007’’ OF TEXAS end, received the Barnard Medal of Distinc- corrects this glaring inequality. tion—Barnard College’s highest honor—at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the College’s 115th Commencement cere- Madam Speaker, I think it is fair to say that Wednesday, June 27, 2007 mony May 15. The ceremony took place on our career Federal prosecutors have been Barnard’s historic Lehman Lawn in upper under tremendous pressure these past several Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I Manhattan. months and their morale has been tested like would like to honor Mayor Ronald Jones of Dr. Petioni was honored for her almost six never before. But in spite of that, day after Garland, Texas, winner of the mayoral runoff decades of service to the Harlem community, day, week after week, month after month, election on Saturday, June 16. where she has worked diligently to ensure these men and women vigorously prosecute Mr. Jones has served in public administra- that the underprivileged and underserved, es- those that would seek to undermine our de- tion for 29 years. He has served as assistant pecially women and children, receive proper city manager for more than 5 years and as medical attention and equal access to health mocracy and further weaken our rule of law. care. Our AUSAs deserve better, and we deserve city administrator before that, showing his de- Accompanying Dr. Petioni to Barnard’s better. Passing the ‘‘Enhanced Financial Re- votion to the City of Garland. commencement were the Honorable David N. covery and Equitable Treatment Act of 2007’’ Mayor Jones has served in Christian min- Dinkins, 106th Mayor of the City of New is the least we can do for those that work so istry and pastoral administration for over 40 York; the Honorable Percy Sutton, former hard to keep us safe. years. He was an adjunct professor in the Dal- Manhattan Borough President; Dr. James E. Gunther, pastor emeritus of the Trans- f las County Community College District, teach- ing business management courses, and is a figuration Lutheran Church in Harlem; Dr. U.S.S. BUNKER HILL RECIPIENT OF published author. Working in the private sec- Conrad Graves, founder and president of Cen- THE 2006 SPOKANE NAVAL TROPHY tral Harlem Inter-Agency Programs; her son tor, Mayor Jones directed several entrepre- Charles (Mal) Woolfolk; Hanif Shabazz, exec- neurial endeavors. He is a certified mediator utive producer of Light Action Production; HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS and a negotiator—a skill that will no doubt and Nicola Barlow Licorish. OF WASHINGTON serve him well at City Hall. ‘‘It is hard to believe that Dr. Petrioni IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Most importantly, however, Mayor Jones celebrated her 93rd birthday this past Janu- has been married to Peggy for forty years, ary. She has managed to do so much and Wednesday, June 27, 2007 and they are the proud parents of Ronald E. touch so many in such a short time,’’ Mayor Mrs. MCMORRIS ROGERS. Madam Speak- Jones, II, a practicing attorney, and Reverend Dinkins said. ‘‘If asked, she will tell you that er, I rise today to honor the U.S.S. Bunker Hill, her secret lies in her ability to (as she says) Daryl L. Jones. They also have six grand- ‘go with the flow and ride with the tide.’’’ the winner of the 2006 Spokane Naval Trophy. children. In addition to honoring Dr. Petioni, Bar- The U.S.S. Bunker Hill, a guided-missile cruis- Mayor Jones recently described his own ap- nard College celebrated the achievements of er homeported in San Diego, CA, was recently proach to public service: ‘‘We are just stew- distinguished actor and playwright Anna awarded the trophy for being the most combat ards. . . We are here for a particular time, Deavere Smith; acclaimed writer Joan ready ship in the Pacific Fleet. and then we are gone. All I want to do is to Didion; Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist The U.S.S. Bunker Hill was commissioned leave things better than I found them. That’s Nicholas Kristof; and vice president of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and former on September 20, 1986, and holds the longest what it means to me. And I think it means a active streak of Battle ‘‘E’’ awards for a guid- president of Bryn Mawr College Mary Patter- lot for the Garland community.’’ son McPherson. All five honorees were ed-missile cruiser. Also known as ‘‘The Sword Madam Speaker, as a Representative of the awarded the Barnard Medal of Distinction, of the Fleet,’’ the Bunker Hill is capable of City of Garland, it is my pleasure to congratu- and Smith delivered a rousing keynote ad- maintaining herself at sea for months at a late Mayor Jones on his election victory. dress on the importance of art and activities. time. The mission of the ship is to conduct f This year couldn’t be more appropriate for prompt and sustained combat operations at Barnard, the historic liberal arts college for sea in support of U.S. national policy. Manned DR. MURIEL PETIONI HONORED BY women, to honor Dr. Petioni. 2007 marks the by nearly 400 officers and crew, Bunker Hill is BARNARD COLLEGE 70th anniversary of her graduation from Howard University Medical School, where readily equipped for immediate deployment in she was the only woman in the College of support of our national interests. The ship and HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Medicine’s Class of 1937. This trailblazing ac- its crew also provided humanitarian assistance OF NEW YORK complishment became only the first of many and disaster relief to the victims of the Decem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in an illustrious career dedicated to commu- ber 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. nity health care and the advancement of The trophy, which was commissioned by the Wednesday, June 27, 2007 women in medicine that has spanned eight citizens of Spokane in 1906 to embody the Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today decades. spirit of the Spokane community and their to share with my colleagues here in the ‘‘Dr. Petioni’s career is simply remark- able—not solely for her extraordinary ac- pride in the Navy, was originally presented to House, wonderful news about one of my con- complishments and the many barriers she’s the first winning ship in 1907 by the city of stituents—one of Harlem’s most beloved living broken through, but for all that she has Spokane and the Spokane Chamber of Com- legends—Dr. Muriel Petioni. given back, to Harlem, to medicine, and to merce. At the time, the Spokane Naval Trophy In addition to her many accomplishments generations of women who’ve followed her,’’ was selected by the Secretary of the Navy to and awards, Dr. Petioni—noted physician, said Judith R. Shapiro, president of Barnard be awarded to the battleship or armored cruis- community activist and educator—recently re- College. ‘‘We at Barnard are honored and er in the fleet that demonstrated the highest ceived Barnard College’s highest honor when humbled to present Dr. Petioni with the Medal of Distinction.’’ attributes in Naval gunnery marksmanship. she received the Barnard College Medal of The Barnard Medal is just one of many Today, the Spokane Naval Trophy is Distinction at the College’s 115th Commence- honors that have recognized Dr. Petioni’s stewarded by the Spokane Council of the ment Ceremony. Located in my 15th Congres- achievements. Navy League of the United States. This year, sional District in New York, Barnard College is The Dr. Muriel Petioni Hospital in Yele, as the Navy League celebrates the 100th an- an independent liberal arts college for women Sierra Leone, West Africa was established niversary of the Spokane Naval Trophy, they affiliated with Columbia University. and named after her in May 2006, and in April are proud of the excellence in combat systems Dr. Petioni was recognized for her commit- 2007, plans were announced for the creation readiness and warfare operations that the ment and tireless service to the Harlem com- of the Dr. Muriel Petioni Charter School for health, scholarship and community leader- U.S.S. Bunker Hill has shown. munity where she has worked for almost six ship in New York City, for students from Madam Speaker, I invite my colleagues to decades to ensure that the residents receive first grade to high school. join me in congratulating the U.S.S. Bunker the best quality healthcare possible. This re- Born in Trinidad and raised in Harlem, Dr. Hill on receiving the Spokane Naval Trophy markable woman is a true public servant, an Petioni knew from an early age that she

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It will also have nearly 60 Petioni returned to Harlem and set up a pri- Our Faculties: Recruiting, Retaining, and computers for public use, a self check-out vate practice in the same office her father Advancing Faculty of Color’’ symposium. counter, a drive-up window, a cafe, multi-pur- had used on West 131st Street. She treated Held at the University four times since 1998, pose meeting rooms and a computer lab. To patients in the community for the next 40 Keeping Our Faculties is the Nation’s only the community, the Southeast Anchor offers years, sometimes making house calls, pri- conference focused entirely on increasing more than just a quiet place to read and learn. marily to the poor, the underserved, mothers faculty of color in colleges and universities. It offers a gathering place and an intellectual with small children, and the elderly. The 2007 conference, held April 12–14, at- In addition to her private practice, Dr. tracted over 300 participants and presenters hub for the City of Baltimore. Petioni worked tirelessly to serve her com- from 115 different institutions. In its annual State of American Libraries re- munity in other ways—serving for thirty ‘‘The idea of merit is so ingrained into the port last year, the American Library Associa- years as school physician in Central Harlem culture of higher education, but who’s decid- tion found that 92 percent of the population for the New York City Department of ing what is ‘meritorious’?’’ asks Caroline believed libraries were still needed despite Health, founding the Friends of Harlem Hos- Turner, who originated the idea of the fac- technological advancements. It also found that pital Center in 1987 to raise funds and pro- ulty-of-color discussion while an assistant 63 percent of all Americans have library cards vide support for the 120-year-old hospital, professor at the U of M and is now a pro- and that public libraries are the primary point fessor at Arizona State University. ‘‘If we’re and sitting on the boards of numerous wor- of online access for people without Internet thy organizations, including the Harlem going to increase the numbers of faculty of Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone, the color, we need to redefine merit to include connections at home, school or work. The Columbia School of Social Work, the Amer- more than just these academic journals or Pratt system, now with a southeast presence, ican Cancer Society, the Harlem Council of only those graduate schools,’’ she says. ‘‘The is indeed a reflection of Baltimore’s thirst for Elders, and the Handmaids of Mary. lens has to be widened.’’ learning. Through the Pratt, every Baltimorean Perhaps Dr. Petioni’s greatest influence One notable success story in the effort to has the opportunity to learn and gain knowl- though has been felt by the generations of diversify the faculty is the McNair Post-Bac- edge otherwise not accessible. young female physicians she has mentored calaureate Achievement Program, nine-week The combined dedication of the staff and summer research-apprenticeships for under- and encouraged. Dr. Petioni not only person- volunteer corps at the Enoch Pratt Free Li- ally mentored countless individuals, but also graduates who are first-generation, low-in- built organizations dedicated to the advance- come, or part of groups who are underrep- brary has made it possible for Baltimore’s ment of women in medicine. In 1974, she resented in graduate programs. These re- youth to truly believe that ‘‘Your Journey founded the Susan Smith McKinney Steward search apprenticeships, which are directed Starts Here’’. Madam Speaker, I know that the Medical Society for Women, a professional by a faculty mentor, are designed to increase House of Representatives will join me in con- association dedicated to the empowerment of the rate of doctoral program completion by gratulating the library community on its tre- black women physicians. In 1976, she estab- these students. mendous accomplishment. It truly is the ‘‘Year lished the Medical Women of the National Hundreds of colleges and universities, in- of the Pratt’’. Medical Association, now known as the cluding the University of Minnesota, partici- Council for the Consensus of Women, and pate in the program, which has shown sig- f served as its first president. Dr. Petioni has nificant success in building a ‘‘pipeline’’ of DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, also worked diligently with the Coalition of students of color into graduate school. In ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED 2003–04, more than 2,100 students participated 100 Black Women for over 25 years, devel- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS oping a mentorship program to guide young in the program, and of those students, more black women into careers in medicine. than 56 percent enrolled in graduate school ACT, 2008 The idea was bold for its time. Founded in in the fall of 2004. 1889, Barnard was the only college in New The importance of mentoring graduate stu- SPEECH OF York City, and one of the few in the nation, dents and junior faculty of color was a com- HON. MARK UDALL where women could receive the same rig- mon concern of symposium attendees. ‘‘If OF COLORADO orous and challenging education available to there was one theme I heard repeated men. Today, Barnard is among the strongest throughout the conference, it was the need IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liberal arts colleges in the country, and the to provide mentoring for faculty of color,’’ Tuesday, June 26, 2007 notes Barcelo´ . A number of breakout ses- most sought-after women’s college. The House in Committee of the Whole sions focused on mentoring programs at in- INCREASING DIVERSITY IN HIGHER ED FACULTY House on the State of the Union had under stitutions including the University of Geor- REMAINS A CHALLENGE consideration the bill (H.R. 2643) making ap- gia, Creighton University, and Indiana Uni- (By Ami Burger) propriations for the Department of the Inte- versity, which have found some measure of rior, environment, and related agencies for Despite 30 years of affirmative action and success in retaining faculty of color. hard work, the ranks of faculty of color in ‘‘I remember seeing a magazine ad years the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and higher education remain frustratingly small. ago that said ‘Great minds don’t think for other purposes: In 2003 (the most recent year for which alike,’’’ adds Turner, ‘‘and I thought to my- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Chairman, data are available), the Chronicle of Higher self, ‘Wow, they’ve got it right!’ Academia while I am pleased that the Interior and Envi- Education reported that less than 12 percent will not be able to keep up with the global ronment Appropriations bill contains funding of full professors in America were people of economy and the educational needs of our color: six percent Asian, three percent Afri- for many programs important to Colorado, I students if we don’t have all our minds—the am concerned, about the provision in the bill can American, two percent Hispanic, and 0.3 minds of women, of racial and ethnic minori- percent Native American. For female faculty ties, of all underrepresented groups—at the to create a Commission of Climate Change of color, the numbers are even more dismal: table and in the classroom.’’ Mitigation and Adaptation. In 2003, only 1.2 percent of full professors As has been stated by Science and Tech- f were African American women, one percent nology Chairman BART GORDON and Ranking were Asian women, 0.5 percent were Asian NATIONAL LIBRARY DAY Member RALPH HALL during the floor debate, women, 0.5 were Hispanic women, and 0.1 this commission replicates a bill that I intro- percent were native American. Closer to home, the outlook isn’t much HON. JOHN P. SARBANES duced with my colleague, Mr. INGLIS, earlier brighter. The University of Minnesota re- OF MARYLAND this year—H.R. 906, the Global Change Re- ported that four percent of its full-time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search and Data Management Act of 2007. tenured faculty were people of color that The bill updates and reorients the current U.S. year, the same percentage as the University Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Global Change Research Program, USGCRP, of Iowa, Purdue University, and the Univer- Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, I rise to which coordinates all Federal climate change sity of Chicago. support National Library Day on the Hill and research and was established by law in 1990. According to Nancy ‘‘Rusty’’ Barcelo´ , the congratulate the Enoch Pratt Free Library on My bill would strengthen and streamline University of Minnesota’s vice president and vice provost for equity and diversity, those the grand opening of the new Southeast An- Federal global change research and make it low numbers reflect the academy’s need for chor Library in the Highlandtown neighborhood more user-friendly for State and local govern- entirely new models in the faculty recruit- of Baltimore, the first library to be built and ments, planners and researchers. My bill af- ment process. ‘‘Our advertising, our position open in the city in 35 years. I’m very proud to firms the need for the continued strong Fed- postings, our mission statements, our com- have attended the ribbon cutting ceremony re- eral support for global change research, and it

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The committee received comments from new industries including tobacco harvesting, than Tony Blair. Since he won the keys to No. experts on climate change research through- brownstone quarrying, furniture making, brick 10 Downing Street in May 1997, he has stead- out the country and held a hearing on this works, and later textiles. By 1930 the county fastly fought to promote human rights and to issue on May 3, 2007. The bill was marked up population numbered 13,400 people. After battle the scourge of terrorism. He has strived in the Energy and Environment Subcommittee World War II, in 1947, the cities of Sanford for peace in the Middle East, promoted West- on June 6. It is scheduled to be marked up and Jonesboro merged. The 1950 census of ern aid to battle the AIDS epidemic and pov- before the full Science and Technology Com- the city counted 10,013 residents while the erty throughout Africa and successfully argued mittee tomorrow. population of Lee County was 23,522 persons. for intervention against mass killings in the We all agree that a interagency climate Like much of my Congressional District, Lee Balkans in the late 1990s. change working group is needed and that the County has experienced rapid growth in recent After the horrors of Sept. 11, Blair recog- current U.S. Global Change Research Pro- years, and today some 56,908 North Caro- nized more quickly than most world leaders gram needs to be updated. My bill, H.R. 906, linians live there. that the global fight against terrorism was not is the best way to address this issue. I was Madam Speaker, Lee County has always a battle for the United States to wage alone. pleased to hear assurances from Interior and been dear to my family since it is the birth- Blair knew that all civilized nations had to the Environment Appropriations Subcommittee place of my lovely wife Faye Etheridge. It is stand together as one to battle the medie- Chairman DICKS to Chairman GORDON that we fitting that we take a moment today to honor valism, violence and hate preached by al- will address this issue in conference and that the centennial celebration of Lee County. Qaida and other Islamist groups. the final appropriations bill language will reflect f Blair stood with the forces of freedom not both current law and H.R. 906. I look forward just in word, but in deed. He committed British to working with Chairmen OBEY, DICKS and HONORING AMERICAN VETERANS forces to serve with the U.S. military and other GORDON on the final legislation. coalition forces in Afghanistan and in Iraq, and f HON. BOBBY JINDAL he bravely stood his ground against a rising OF LOUISIANA tide of opposition among the British people. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am proud to be a part of this body which LEE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA several years ago bestowed Blair with the Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Congressional Gold Medal. I can think of no HON. BOB ETHERIDGE Mr. JINDAL. Madam Speaker, our sov- one more deserving. OF NORTH CAROLINA ereignty is dependent upon the brave individ- Prime Minister Blair’s visionary leadership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uals who fight to preserve American values. In will be missed on the world stage, but I trust World War II, Cpl John Reilly fought coura- Wednesday, June 27, 2007 that his vast talents will be put to good use in geously alongside his fellow countrymen in the pursuit of peace, justice and human rights Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, today I order to safeguard the integrity of our great for many years to come. rise to honor the centennial celebration of Lee Nation. In the midst of battle, he risked his life Madam Speaker, I want to personally thank County, North Carolina, in my congressional to save the life of another. Cpl John Reilly’s the Prime Minister and let him know how district. Lee County was created from portions selfless actions reflect the wealth of his char- much I respect the tremendous work he has of Moore and Chatham Counties on March 6, acter; he exemplified bravery and deserves to done over the past 10 years. He has had a 1907 and became an official county July 2, be honored and recognized as a hero. The positive impact on his nation and on the world. 1907. men that served alongside John Reilly speak May God continue to bless him in all his en- Lee County was named for General Robert of his heroics on the battlefield. Marine Cpl deavors. E. Lee commanding general of the Confed- Roland Chiasson praises Corporal Reilly for f erate forces during the American Civil War carrying him to safety during a firefight on Iwo and it is North Carolina’s 98th county. The city Jima, ultimately saving Marine Cpl Chiasson’s TRIBUTE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO of Sanford, named in honor of railroad engi- life. WILL BECOME CITIZENS OF THE neer Col. Charles Ogburn Sanford, is the I am grateful for the sacrifices women and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON county seat. The county’s early economy cen- men like Cpl John Reilly have given in order JULY 4, 2007 tered on agriculture, naval stores, and an iron to protect our country and the freedom it pro- works. Just prior to the Civil War in about vides. As we celebrate our Nation’s birth, I am HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY 1853, the first commercial exploration of the honored to recognize and give thanks to Cpl OF INDIANA area’s coal veins was begun in the community John Reilly and the other men and women IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Egypt, now Cumnock. During the war, the who have so selflessly served our country in Wednesday, June 27, 2007 coal was transported to Fayetteville on the the Armed Forces. Western Railroad, which had been built by Madam Speaker and my colleagues in the Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with slaves and immigrant Irish laborers. Once in House, please join me in honoring Cpl John great pleasure and sincerity that I take this Fayetteville, the coal was taken by boat on the Reilly for his dedication to our Nation. time to congratulate the individuals who will Cape Fear River to the port of Wilmington. f take their oath of citizenship on July 4, 2007. The Western Railroad extended to the town of In true patriotic fashion, on the day of our Jonesboro, named after Col. Leonidas Camp- TRIBUTE TO BRITISH PRIME great Nation’s celebration of independence, a bell Jones. MINISTER TONY BLAIR naturalization ceremony will take place, wel- After the war, the Raleigh and Augusta Air coming new citizens of the United States of Line Railroad built southward and crossed the HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND America. This memorable occasion, coordi- Western Railroad tracks. At this junction and OF GEORGIA nated by the Hammond Public Library and passenger point, the rail-born village of San- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES presided over by Magistrate Judge Andrew ford grew. The city was incorporated in Moore Rodovich, will be held at Harrison Park in County in 1874, and its population in 1880 Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Hammond, Indiana. was 236 persons. The County of Lee was Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam Speaker, America is a country founded by immi- formed through a bill passed by the General people throughout Western Civilization owe a grants. From its beginning, settlers have come Assembly in 1907. Wagon and buggy travel debt of gratitude to British Prime Minister Tony from countries around the globe to the United through the sands from Sanford to Carthage, Blair, a courageous statesman and world lead- States in search of better lives for themselves the county seat of Moore, was too laborious er, who resigned his office today. and their families. The upcoming oath cere- and time consuming for the busy people of the Oftentimes, leaders of courage fare much mony will be a shining example of what is so railway junction. A new county with a conven- more favorably in the eyes of history than they great about the United States of America— ient governmental seat needed to be formed. do in the opinion polls of their day. Like Presi- that people from all over the world can come

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People of color account for Wednesday, June 27, 2007 representing many countries throughout the 69 percent of the city’s total population but Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall world, will take their oath of citizenship in represent 81 percent of recently diagnosed No. 550, I was unavoidably detained and un- Hammond, Indiana: Daniela Gomez Alba, adult AIDS cases and 77 percent of recently able to be present to vote. Had I been Vanhvilay Thongsawath, Fayez Ghaly diagnosed HIV cases. present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Samaan, Sean David Sternfeldt, Maria Del Madam Speaker, these numbers continue to f Carmen Garcia, Khaled Abdullah Mohamed rise and we must do everything in our power Alkadhi, Jovica Georgiev, Evica Jankovic, to educate, prevent, treat and stop the spread PERSONAL EXPLANATION Khadija Nasreen, Muhammad Munawar Uddin, of this deadly virus. Ljubica Andonova, Yasser Yousof Hussein Madam Speaker, National HIV/AIDS Testing HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON Alsalahi, Reina Ahmad Elabed, Heidemarie Day promotes awareness and empowers indi- OF IDAHO Nealon, Nidal Khaleel Bader, Rosa Navarro, viduals to know their status, learn the facts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Irma Guadalupe Gallegos, Victor Manuel about HIV and AIDS and take the proper Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Salas, Hildeberta Ignacio, Ivan Ignacio steps to protect themselves and their commu- Esquival, Edgar Ignacio, Maria Gonzalez, nities. Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Vassilka Ivanova Sokolova, Jose Ernesto In closing, I commend all of the organiza- No. 533 and 534, I was unavoidably detained Munoz Munoz, Margarita Lomeli, Rosalia tions and individuals who participate in Na- and unable to vote. When submitting to the Aguilar De Hernandez, Ramona Garcia, Hec- tional HIV/AIDS Awareness day. record how I would have voted, I inadvertently tor Miguel Rivera Gallegos, Rafael Negrete I encourage my constituents to get tested stated the rollcall numbers incorrectly as 553 Gentil, Stan Krzysztofiak, Juan Carlos Bustos, and I thank Fellowship Missionary Baptist and 554. Had I been present, I would have Angelina Rico De Becerra, Maria Teresa Church, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, En- voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 533 and ‘‘aye’’ on Paredes De Sanchez, Thomas William Fridel, glewood Neighborhood Health Center, the rollcall No. 534. Mirko Koceski, Zivka Koceski, Phuoc Hong South State Family Health Center, the Taylor f Tran, Ramachandra Mukkamala, Cristina Cha- Family Health Center and others for hosting RECOGNIZING CHARLES PAUL vez Melesio, Maureen Allyson Fridel, Omar confidential testing services today in Chicago. BUTLER JR., ON HIS EIGHTIETH Mehidi, Priya Venkata Vishnu Mukkamala, f BIRTHDAY Kameswari Kalluri, Carlos Alberto Garcia Mo- RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- rales, Sonja Sabo-Djuric, Maria De Jesus SARY OF HURRICANE AUDREY Galvan Briseno, Paul Derek MacGregor, HON. JO BONNER Layda Eunice Salazar, Mary Ortiz, and Nancy HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. OF ALABAMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Takla. OF LOUISIANA Though each individual has sought to be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 27, 2007 come a citizen of the United States for his or her own reasons, be it for education, occupa- Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today tion, or to offer their loved ones better lives, Mr. BOUSTANY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor Mr. Charles Paul But- each is inspired by the fact that the United today as a native of Southwest Louisiana to ler Jr., on the occasion of his eightieth birth- States of America is, as Abraham Lincoln de- remember the lives that were lost 50 years day. Charley Butler, a long time resident of scribed it, a country ‘‘. . . of the people, by the ago today when Hurricane Audrey swept Brundidge, Alabama, in Pike County, has people, and for the people.’’ They realize that across the bayou. In the early morning hours been widely recognized for his community the United States is truly a free Nation. By of June 27, 1957, the Category 4 storm bar- service, and I am honored to add my recogni- seeking American citizenship, they have made reled ashore, claiming at least 500 lives in tion on the floor of the House of Representa- the decision that they want to live in a place Cameron and Vermillion parishes. Two hun- tives today. where, as guaranteed by the First Amendment dred of the storm’s victims were children. Charley Butler and his family relocated to of the Bill of Rights, they can practice religion Hurricane Audrey is the seventh deadliest Brundidge, Alabama, in 1961. There began as they choose, speak their minds without fear storm in the history of the United States. To what would become a lifetime commitment to of punishment, and assemble in peaceful pro- date, Audrey remains the only storm of its size the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 34. That test should they choose to do so. to make landfall in June. Too many of South- troop had been languishing for a number of Madam Speaker, I ask you and my other west Louisiana’s lifelong residents who had years, but Mr. Butler spearheaded an effort to distinguished colleagues to join me in con- been seasoned by years of hurricanes did not restore its vitality. He recruited a superb bull- gratulating these individuals, who will become heed the warnings to evacuate. Additionally, pen of adult leaders and lined up important citizens of the United States of America on the storm struck the coast hours before its an- sponsors such as the local Army National July 4, 2007, the day of our Nation’s inde- ticipated arrival, cutting off evacuation routes Guard Armory. The troop became the pride of pendence. They, too, will be American citi- and trapping residents in the hurricane’s path. the Alabama-Florida Council as one of the zens, and they, too, will be guaranteed the in- Unfortunately, we know that the kind of dev- best equipped, most active troops in the re- alienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit astation and misery that Audrey brought to gion. Troop 34 consistently spent more days of happiness. We, as a free and democratic Louisiana are not isolated to that fateful day in encamped than any surrounding troop and society, congratulate them and welcome them. 1957. Two years ago, when Hurricanes Rita was the envy of all when it showed up at Camp Ala-Flo in its custom-painted Troop 34 f and Katrina hit Louisiana, a new generation of Americans experienced first hand the destruc- school bus. Of most significance, Scoutmaster NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY tion these storms can bring. Butler was constantly teaching and imparting Powerful hurricanes continue to assault the the values that are so important to the devel- HON. BOBBY L. RUSH shores of Louisiana. As we enter into the 2007 opment of young men. During Mr. Butler’s ten- OF ILLINOIS hurricane season, I urge Americans living ure as scoutmaster of Troop 34, seventeen IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES along the Gulf Coast to take steps to protect members of the community earned the rare their families and their property. Scientists pre- rank of Eagle, a remarkable achievement for a Wednesday, June 27, 2007 dict that 17 named storms will develop in the small troop from a small town. Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, today I rise in Atlantic and Caribbean this year. Nine of these Mr. Butler’s contributions to the Boy Scouts support of H. Con Res. 169, and in recognition storms are expected to reach hurricane status. have been widely recognized. The Boy Scouts of National HIV Testing Day. As I speak, it is Advanced preparation is key to weathering of America awarded him the prestigious ‘‘Sil- estimated that 180,000 to 280,000 individuals these storms. Let us take lessons from our ver Beaver Award,’’ top recognition for an nationwide are HIV-positive but unaware of past so we can minimize the potential for adult volunteer leader. And in 1988, at ‘‘Scout their status. harm in the future. Day’’ at the Brundidge United Methodist

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It was there that the Scouts gathered that day were his own two tract more than 750,000 visitors annually. By project grew. Bill and Jeannie Pullum donated sons, as well as several fatherless boys who embracing its mission to promote the enjoy- the land for the project and the Bill and Martha considered him very much like a father. ment, understanding, and conservation of Pullum Family Foundation donated a lead gift Charley Butler has also been widely recog- plants and the natural world, the Garden has of half a million dollars. The rest of the fund- nized by the broader community. He received become one of the finest botanic displays in raising was organized by groups and individ- the ‘‘Civic Achievement Award’’ for 2007 from the country and one of the 10th District’s most uals in the community who loved the idea of the alumni association of Kettering University stunning features. having a family-oriented facility that promotes (formerly GMI Engineering and Management Barbara led a 10-year master plan for the active and healthy lifestyles. Institute) of Flint, Michigan. In 2003, he re- garden and launched a capital campaign that The Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA is the ceived the Brundidge Business Association saw 15,000 donors contribute a total of $148 perfect place for a family to balance a healthy ‘‘Humanitarian Award.’’ Active for many years million. This drive led to construction and ren- lifestyle with fun and games. All the exercise in the Brundidge Rotary Club, he has been ovation of eight new gardens and the restora- equipment is new and free fitness assess- recognized frequently by that organization. He tion of nearly 6 miles of shoreline. She also ments and personalized exercise programs is a three time recipient of the group’s ‘‘Serv- oversaw completion of the Botanic Garden are offered. There are also gymnasiums for ice above Self Award,’’ a 2001 recipient of the Center, Children’s Learning Center and the shooting hoops and a children’s playroom that ‘‘Rotary Special Service Award,’’ and in 1986, renovation of the 100,000-square foot allows parents to exercise while children are the recipient of Rotary’s highest recognition, Regenstein Center. supervised by the attentive staff. The YMCA the ‘‘Paul Harris Fellow Award.’’ More recently, Thanks to Barbara’s leadership, the garden also offers classes such as aerobic kickboxing the Brundidge Rotary Club presented Mr. But- is now partnered with some of the leading and kids’ cardio for children ages 3–6 to make ler a ‘‘Lifetime of Service Award’’ for his out- academic institutions in Illinois. She created a healthy and active lifestyle a lifelong habit. standing service from 1975 to 2007. an academic affairs program that now offers a The biggest draw for children is the outdoor Madam Speaker, Charley Butler truly per- master of science in plant biology and con- pool which features lanes for lap swimming, sonifies the motto ‘‘service above self.’’ His servation, a master of landscape architecture water slides and a wading section for small sacrifices of time, effort and energy have truly and a bachelor’s degree in horticulture. Bar- children featuring baby slides and fountains. made his community a better place. His leg- bara spearheaded the effort to develop a part- The Navarre YMCA has about 700 member- acy is well-established and will be long-lasting. nership with the Royal Botanic Gardens in ship units, which represents about 1,600 indi- I am proud to add my name to the list of those Kew, England, to preserve endangered prairie viduals. Now that we are into the heat of sum- recognizing him, and I offer him best wishes plant species and has launched a major mer, the Navarre YMCA is expecting its mem- on his eightieth birthday. science initiative including collaboration with bership to grow. This facility will allow families f leading organizations. to build healthy lifestyles together and have Madam Speaker, Barbara Whitney Carr is a fun at the same time. It is a safe place for chil- PERSONAL EXPLANATION remarkable woman whose dedication helped dren to play and is an enormous benefit to the to make the Chicago Botanic Garden one of community of Navarre, Florida. HON. JOHN R. CARTER the finest institutions in the country and an es- Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United OF TEXAS sential place of tourism, education, and beauty States Congress, I am proud to recognize the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES within the 10th District. I wish her all the best dedication of the Betty J. Pullum Family Wednesday, June 27, 2007 in her retirement and thank her for her years YMCA in Navarre, Florida. of service. Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall f f No. 549, I was unavoidably detained and un- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, able to be present to vote. Had I been RECOGNIZING THE OFFICIAL DEDI- ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ CATION OF THE BETTY J. AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS f PULLUM FAMILY YMCA IN ACT, 2008 NAVARRE PERSONAL EXPLANATION SPEECH OF HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON HON. JEFF MILLER HON. SILVESTRE REYES OF FLORIDA OF IDAHO OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on The House in Committee of the Whole No. 284, passage of H.R. 1429, Head Start for behalf of the United States Congress, it is an House on the State of the Union had under School Readiness Act, I was unavoidably de- honor for me to rise today to recognize the consideration the bill (H.R. 2643) making ap- tained and unable to vote. Had I been present, dedication of the Betty J. Pullum Family propriations for the Department of the Inte- rior, environment, and related agencies for I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ YMCA in Navarre, Florida. This celebrated facility is named in remem- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and f brance of a tireless leader who devoted her- for other purposes: CONGRATULATING BARBARA self to improving her community and who saw Mr. REYES. Madam Chairman, I rise today WHITNEY CARR ON HER RETIRE- the good in everyone. Ms. Betty J. Pullum was in strong support of an amendment by my MENT known to her family as ‘‘Big Deal.’’ It was her friend and colleague, Chairman DICKS, to in- vision and desire to give back to the Navarre crease funding for the Border Environment In- HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK community that has made it the close-knit frastructure Fund, or BEIF, under the U.S.- OF ILLINOIS community that it is today. Because of her Mexico Border Program by $15 million. I also want to thank Chairman DICKS for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES generosity, it is only fitting that the Navarre YMCA is named in honor of her. producing a good piece of legislation and for Wednesday, June 27, 2007 On August 19, 2006, the newly constructed being so responsive to me and other con- Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA building opened cerned Members from border districts. His will- honor Barbara Whitney Carr, the president to serve the community of Navarre, Florida. ingness to listen to and take into account new and CEO of the Chicago Botanic Garden for The state-of-the art facility was conceived by information regarding the program are true over a decade. Bart Pullum, President of the Navarre Beach marking of a fine chairman. As my friend the Barbara Carr presides over one of Amer- Area Chamber of Commerce. As a Navarre chairman noted, BEIF has recently instituted ica’s preeminent public gardens located in native he believed that the youth of Navarre measures to ensure that program funds are

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Recog- amendment. man and friend who lifted so many customers’ nizing one educator in particular, I would like BEIF, which was created under the North spirits. Joe was also a great friend of mine, to congratulate Dr. Stephen Paul Pollinger for American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and I will miss him deeply. his recent Law Teacher of the Year for Middle makes environmental infrastructure projects My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, School Award, given to him by the American affordable for communities throughout the children, and grandchildren during this difficult Bar Association. After receiving his doctorate U.S.-Mexico border region by combining grant time. in education from Fordham University in New funds with loans or other forms of financing. It f York, he taught at several universities, most was created with the understanding that a recently at Florida Atlantic University, while healthy and economically strong border region PAYING TRIBUTE TO ALAN P. serving as the Middle School Administrator at is critical to a secure border and to the flow of MINTZ, M.D. Donna Klein Jewish Academy in Boca Raton, commerce. Economic development rests on a FL. Dr. Pollinger has also served as a staff foundation of strong infrastructure. In many HON. JON C. PORTER developer for the Broward County School poorer border communities, however, the cap- OF NEVADA Board, curriculum designer in social science, ital does not often exist to build water and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES principal at the elementary and middle school wastewater infrastructure. BEIF funds go to- Wednesday, June 27, 2007 levels, and participated in creating Holocaust ward increasing water and wastewater capac- education that is now a part of the Florida cur- ity—bringing services to people who have not Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today riculum. previously had them, improving public health, to honor the life of Alan P. Mintz, M.D. who After taking on the law program at Seminole supporting economic development in poor bor- passed away on June 3, 2007. Middle School in Plantation, FL, he involved der communities, and ultimately strengthening Born in Chicago, Alan P. Mintz graduated the school in the Broward County Mock Trial our southern border. from the University of Chicago and earned a program under the direction of Judge Robert Every million dollars in BEIF water and doctor of medicine degree from the University Diaz. Seminole Middle School not only partici- wastewater investment results in the following of Illinois—School of Medicine. Prior to his pated in the program, but they won the com- over 10 years: $11.1 million in private sector postgraduate training in radiology, in which he petition! It was the success of this program investment, 221 new jobs, $1.7 million in tax later specialized, Dr. Mintz served as a physi- that led to Dr. Pollinger involving the students revenue, and $52.2 million in goods produced cian in the U.S. Navy. Dr. Mintz was a highly in the American Bar Association’s mock trials by the private sector. Generally, BEIF and ac- respected professional in the field of radiology competition. His participation and leadership in companying efforts have aided 185 projects and served as a Diplomate of the American education led Dr. Pollinger to win the Amer- that have benefitted over 7.5 million residents. Board of Radiology, was board certified in ra- ican Bar Association’s Law Teacher of the In my own district of El Paso, Texas, water diology, nuclear medicine and radiation ther- Year for Middle Schools. He will travel to San and wastewater projects have received about apy, and was also appointed chairman of the Francisco in August to receive the award, $65 million in funding under the U.S.-Mexico Department of Radiology for several Chicago- while simultaneously representing Seminole Border Program. That funding has gone to- area hospitals. Middle School, Broward County, the State of ward innovative water planning for a growing Motivated by his passion for health and Florida, and of course my home district, Flor- city in the middle of the desert, toward tech- wellness, Dr. Mintz pioneered a new medical ida 20. With that said Madam Speaker, I am nical assistance for smaller waterworks, and specialty with his work in age management honored to recognize Dr. Stephen Paul toward bringing water and wastewater infra- medicine. He has become famous within the Pollinger for his positive impact on the lives of structure to unincorporated settlements, or field for his controversial promotion in the use others. colonias. This irreplaceable funding source for of steroids and human growth hormone as an f border communities must be maintained. anti-aging therapy for patients. Dr. Mintz con- Let’s bring water and wastewater to those founded and served as CEO and President of DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, who don’t have it. Let’s bring economic devel- Medicon, Inc., the world’s largest radiology ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED opment to poor communities in the U.S.-Mex- management company. His inventive thinking AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ico border region. Let’s invest in a strong and stimulated the creation of Cenegenics Medical ACT, 2008 Institute, the largest age management medi- secure border. I urge my colleagues to join SPEECH OF our chairman, Mr. DICKS, and me in supporting cine organization in the world. Although this critical amendment. headquartered in Las Vegas, Cenegenics HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY f Medical Institute has offices in South Carolina, OF NEW YORK Florida, Hong Kong, and South Korea with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE LIFE OF JOSEPH service reaching more than 12,000 patients. Tuesday, June 26, 2007 TORCASO Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the The House in Committee of the Whole life and memory of Alan P. Mintz, M.D. Dr. House on the State of the Union had under HON. PAUL RYAN Mintz lived his life according to his favorite consideration the bill (H.R. 2643) making ap- OF WISCONSIN maxim by Henry David Thoreau, ‘‘Go con- propriations for the Department of the Inte- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fidently in the direction of your dreams . . . rior, environment, and related agencies for Live the life you have imagined.’’ Dr. Mintz the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and Wednesday, June 27, 2007 clearly fulfilled this statement and will be for other purposes: Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, missed by the many lives he touched. Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam last week, Kenosha, Wisconsin, lost a long- f Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to the time community leader—Joseph Torcaso, who Lamborn Amendment, which would cut all has run Torcaso Shoe Repair shop on 52nd CONGRATULATIONS TO STEPHEN funding in the underlying bill for the National Street for over 60 years. A lifelong resident of PAUL POLLINGER, PHD Endowment for the Arts. Kenosha, he started learning the shoe repair The NEA has been shortchanged for far too business from his father in 1937, at the age of HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ long, and it’s time to ensure that it has the re- 9, and his shop is one of the touchstones of OF FLORIDA sources necessary to carry out its mission of the Kenosha community. Joe passed away on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supporting excellence in the arts, bringing the Friday. arts to all Americans, and providing leadership Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Everyone knew and liked Joe, and his lively in arts education. wit and sense of humor brightened countless Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam Since 1996, Congress has forced the NEA people’s lives. He was known as the ‘‘Mayor Speaker, teaching is among the most noble to meet the ever growing demands of our of 52nd Street’’ or, by some, as the ‘‘Oracle of and demanding of professions; and excellence communities on a shoestring budget. Despite 52nd Street’’ for his knack at forecasting polit- in the delivery of education helps not only indi- gross underfunding, the NEA has continued to ical victors. viduals, but the entire community, become promote arts and culture across the country.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:12 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JN8.049 E28JNPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with REMARKS_CN E1436 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 28, 2007 With the able leadership of my good friends heed his advice on the importance of free care for all veterans, this bill directs that all fu- Rep. SLAUGHTER and Rep. SHAYS, co-chairs of markets and the folly of fiat currency. ture budget requests include TBI as a Select the Congressional Arts Caucus, we’ve been f Program—in other words, as a dedicated line making steady progress every year in getting item. That designation will help ensure that back to the appropriate level of funding for the PERSONAL EXPLANATION TBI treatment and rehabilitation programs re- NEA. This amendment represents an enor- ceive the funding and focus required to meet mous and simply unthinkable step backwards HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO the needs of veterans who are living with this for the Arts in our country. OF ILLINOIS life-altering injury. Madam Chairman, I strongly oppose the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This bill also recognizes that substance Lamborn Amendment and urge my colleagues abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder, Wednesday, June 27, 2007 to do the same. PTSD, are plaguing record numbers of vet- f Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise erans. The National Center for PTSD has re- today to clarify my position on two votes taken ported that 58 percent of veterans who have REMEMBERING DR. HANS during consideration of the State and Foreign substance abuse problems also have lifetime SENNHOLZ Operations Appropriations bill for fiscal year PTSD and are three times more likely to have 2008 and to reiterate my strong support of PTSD than veterans who do not suffer from HON. RON PAUL pro-life issues. substance abuse disorders. To deal with this OF TEXAS During consideration of the bill, I inadvert- challenge, the bill provides $428,873,754 for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ently opposed the Pitts amendment, which the Substance Abuse Program, an increase of would have restored equal funding and a bal- Wednesday, June 27, 2007 $70,880,754 over the President’s request. anced approach in the President’s Emergency Finally, this bill contains an important ac- Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise to recog- Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and voted yes countability provision that the Bush administra- nize the life and achievements of Hans F. on final passage. While voting via electronic tion opposed. Sennholz. Dr. Sennholz was one of the fore- device during two minute votes, I thought I Specifically, the committee mandates in this most free-market economists of his generation had voted correctly but was recorded other- bill that the Department of Veterans Affairs and an inspiration to tens of thousands of peo- wise. By the time I had realized what had hap- provide quarterly reports on the financial sta- ple around the world. pened, the votes had been closed. tus and service level status of the VHA and Dr. Sennholz was born on February 3, 1922 Madam Speaker, since coming to Congress, each of its Veterans Integrated Service Net- in Germany in the midst of the German hyper- I have been a strong supporter of pro-life poli- works, VISNs. The reports must contain the inflation crisis and experienced firsthand the cies. For these reasons, I want to reiterate my time required for new patients to get their first Great Depression and the horrors of Hitler’s support for the Pitts amendment and my oppo- appointment, the time required for established dictatorship. After receiving his master’s de- sition to final passage of the bill. patients to get their next appointment, the gree from the University of Marburg and a f number of patients on wait lists for inpatient doctorate in political science from the Univer- services or any mental health or substance 2008 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, sity of Cologne, Dr. Sennholz received a Ph.D. abuse program, the number of staff shortages VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RE- in economics at New York University, where for mental health services, the planned and LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- he studied under the Austrian economist Lud- actual expenditure rates for contracted mental TIONS BILL wig von Mises. health care, and the number of unique vet- In his 37 years as a professor of economics erans and patients being served. Specific re- at Grove City College, Dr. Sennholz was a HON. RUSH D. HOLT ports on the blind rehabilitation service, OIF/ formative influence for over 10,000 students. OF NEW JERSEY OEF veterans, prosthetics, and substance During an era in which Keynesianism was the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES abuse programs are also mandated in this bill. dominant economic ideology, Dr. Sennholz’s Wednesday, June 27, 2007 I am pleased that Chairman EDWARDS and efforts played a major role in keeping alive the his colleagues are taking this approach to au- flame of classical liberalism and market-based Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, I’m pleased the diting the VA’s programs. We all know that economics. Dr. Sennholz and his free market House has acted on this important legislation. veterans are waiting longer to get their first or ideas were a perfect fit for Grove City, which I want to compliment my colleague, the follow up appointments with their primary care is one of only two colleges in the United chairman of this subcommittee, Mr. EDWARDS providers. These provisions will help us estab- States which eschews federal education fund- of Texas, for the work he and his colleagues lish just how serious the problem is and ing. put into this bill. The priorities in this bill send whether inadequate resources, poor manage- Dr. Sennholz later became President of the a strong message to our military ment, or both are contributing to these delays Foundation for Economic Education, reviving servicemembers and our veterans that we are in the delivery of vital health care services to the institution and renewing its mission to ad- serious about honoring our obligations to our veterans. For these and the other reasons vancing the ideals of private property, indi- them. I’ve cited, I look forward to this bill’s final pas- vidual liberty, the rule of law, and the free To help deal with the constant problem of sage by the Congress. medical inflation and the rising costs of health market. He also served as an adjunct scholar f at the Ludwig von Mises Institute, from which care, this bill provides $37,122,000,000 for the he received the Gary G. Schlarbaum Prize in Veterans’ Health Administration—an increase IN TRIBUTE TO COLONEL WARREN 2004 for his lifelong dedication to the cause of of $4,442,265,000 or 13.6 percent over the FY L. HENDERSON’S RETIREMENT liberty. 2007 level and $2,509,329,000 more than the FROM THE UNITED STATES AIR I first met Dr. Sennholz in the early 1970s President requested. This increase is long FORCE during the campaign to legalize the private overdue and vitally needed. ownership of gold. He was a tremendous influ- Since the attacks on 9/11, more than 1.5 HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER ence on me and introduced me to other emi- million American military personnel have been OF OHIO nent economists of the Austrian School. Dr. deployed in support of Operations Enduring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sennholz consistently taught the beneficial ef- Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. When those men fects of the gold standard and was a tireless and women eventually separate from the serv- Wednesday, June 27, 2007 opponent of inflation. He never ceased to per- ice, a large number of them will require ongo- Mr. TURNER. Madam Speaker, on the oc- sist in pointing out the problems of fiat cur- ing medical care for the wounds and injuries casion of his retirement from the United States rency, the evils of inflation, and the perils of they’ve suffered in service to our country, par- Air Force, I want to recognize Colonel Warren the Federal Reserve’s loose monetary policy. ticularly for mental health needs and traumatic Henderson for his 26 years of dedicated serv- Dr. Sennholz passed away on Saturday, brain injuries, TBI. This bill provides ice to our country. In his most recent assign- June 23, 2007 at the age of 85, having lived $604,325,858 to increase funding for treat- ment, he serves as the Chief, Weapon Sys- a full and rewarding life. Generations of free- ment in these areas. tems Division, Office of the Secretary of the market economists are indebted to him, his We all know that TBI has, tragically, be- Air Force, Legislative Liaison. Colonel Warren spirited teaching, and his lucid writing for come the signature injury of the conflicts in Henderson is responsible for Congressional li- keeping free-market economic teaching alive Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to providing aison and annual authorization of over $50B during trying times. Congress would do well to an overall higher level of funding for medical for all Air Force weapon systems, munitions,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:12 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JN8.052 E28JNPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with REMARKS_CN June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1437 Science/Technology, Research and Develop- PERSONAL EXPLANATION tation to report on the plan’s progress each ment, and Special Access Programs. His Divi- year. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 sion is responsible for developing and exe- HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ contains provisions to hold the FAA’s vendors cuting strategies to best advocate for Air OF FLORIDA accountable for providing safe, quality services Force programs, and prepares AF senior lead- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to consumers and to protect the Government’s ership for testimony before House and Senate interest in major NextGen-related acquisitions. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Armed Services Committees and Select Com- The FAA’s ATC modernization program has mittees on Intelligence. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam historically experienced massive cost overruns The colonel entered the Air Force in 1981 Speaker, I am listed as voting ‘‘nay’’ during and delays. The FAA Reauthorization Act of after receiving his commission from the U.S. rollcall vote number 529 on H.R. 2764, the 2007 authorizes Government Accountability Air Force Academy. He commanded the 23d ‘‘Department of State, Foreign Operations and Office (‘‘GAO’’), Department of Transportation Fighter Group ‘‘Flying Tigers’’ and the 494th Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008’’ Inspector General (‘‘DOT IG’’) and National Fighter Squadron, which, under his leadership, when it was before the House of Representa- Research Council audits and reports related to received the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Com- tives on Thursday, June 21, 2007. This is an NextGen that will help Congress exercise its mander’s Trophy as the top fighter squadron error. I support the Shays of Connecticut oversight responsibilities. in the command. He is a command fighter Amendment on the Iraq Study Group and FINANCING pilot with approximately 4,000 flying hours and want it noted that had my intention been prop- Due to the projected growth of Airport and has flown combat missions over Iraq, Serbia, erly expressed I would be recorded as having Airway Trust Fund (‘‘Trust Fund’’) revenue, I and Afghanistan. voted ‘‘aye.’’ do not believe radical financing reform is nec- essary. I am recommending to the Committee I join my colleagues in expressing our sin- f on Ways and Means that the general aviation cere appreciation to Colonel Warren Hender- INTRODUCING H.R. 2881, THE FAA jet fuel tax rate be adjusted for inflation from son for his outstanding service to both the REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 21.8 cents per gallon to 30.7 cents per gallon, United States Air Force and our Legislative and that the aviation gasoline tax rate be in- Branch. We wish him the best as he transi- creased from 19.3 cents per gallon to 24.1 tions into a new career. Colonel Henderson is HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR OF MINNESOTA cents per gallon. I believe that the forecasted a true professional and a credit to himself and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES growth of Trust Fund revenues, coupled with the United States Air Force. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 additional revenue from the recommended general aviation fuel tax rate increases, will be f Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, I rise to sufficient to provide for the robust capital fund- introduce H.R. 2881, the ‘‘FAA Reauthoriza- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ing required to modernize the ATC system, as tion Act of 2007’’, a bill that provides historic ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED well as to stabilize and strengthen the Trust funding levels for the Federal Aviation Admin- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS Fund. istration’s (‘‘FAA’’) capital Programs. Between ACT, 2008 AIRPORT FUNDING fiscal year 2008 and fiscal year 2011, the bill Madam Speaker, in June, DOT reported provides $15.8 billion for the Airport Improve- SPEECH OF that only 72.5 percent of domestic flights by ment Program (‘‘AIP’’), and nearly $13 billion the United States’ 20 largest airlines arrived HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY for FAA Facilities & Equipment (‘‘F&E’’). These on-time in January, February, March, and robust funding levels will enable the FAA to OF NEW YORK April—the worst showing for those four modernize our air traffic control (‘‘ATC’’) sys- months since DOT began reporting on-time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tem and make capacity enhancing improve- performance in 1995. This is unacceptable. Tuesday, June 26, 2007 ments at our nation’s airports. In addition, the Robust investment in airport infrastructure is FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 also pro- The House in Committee of the Whole necessary to enhance capacity and combat vides $37.2 billion—one-half billion more than delays. House on the State of the Union had under the FAA’s recommendation—for FAA Oper- consideration the bill (H.R. 2643) making ap- According to the FAA, the majority of air propriations for the Department of the Inte- ations over the next four years. traffic delays at the top 35 airports, which ac- rior, environment, and related agencies for ATC MODERNIZATION count for 73 percent of passenger the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and Modernizing our air transportation system is enplanements, can be traced to inadequate for other purposes: a national priority. The FAA forecasts that air- throughput. To quote the FAA: ‘‘The construc- Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Chair- lines are expected to carry more than one bil- tion of new runways and runway extensions man, I rise in strong opposition to the Brown- lion passengers by 2015, increasing from ap- are the most effective method of increasing Waite Amendment, which would cut funding proximately 740 million in 2006. The Depart- throughput.’’ for the National Endowment for the Arts by ment of Transportation (‘‘DOT’’) predicts up to The FAA’s 2007–2011 National Plan of Inte- $32 million dollars, eliminating the much-need- a tripling of passengers, operations and cargo grated Airport Systems (‘‘NPIAS’’) states that ed funding increase for the NEA. by 2025. The FAA Reauthorization Act of during the next five years, there will be $41.2 Since 1996, Congress has forced the NEA 2007 applies a four-part approach to ATC billion of AlP-eligible infrastructure develop- to meet the ever growing demands of our modernization and the Next Generation Air ment, an annual average of $8.2 billion. This communities on a shoestring budget. Despite Transportation System (NextGen), including $41.2 billion includes approximately $18 billion gross underfunding, the NEA has continued to more funding, authority, accountability, and in runway-related needs, including new run- promote arts and culture across the country. oversight. way, taxiway and apron construction. How- The historic funding levels authorized for the ever, in March 2007, the FAA testified that the With much-needed incremental increases FAA’s F&E account will: accelerate the imple- current NPIAS report may understate the true since 2001, the NEA has developed widely- mentation of NextGen; enable FAA to replace cost of needed capital investment, as sharp in- popular programs, including the Big Read and and repair existing facilities and equipment; creases in construction costs occurring in the Shakespeare in American Communities, to en- and provide for the development and imple- last half of 2006 were not fully reflected. The courage Americans to participate in cultural mentation of high-priority safety-related sys- 2007–2011 Airports Council International— experiences. tems. North America Capital Needs Survey esti- In 2006, the NEA awarded 1,744 grants in To increase the authority and visibility of the mates total airport capital needs—including 435 congressional districts—that’s every single Joint Planning and Development Office the cost of non-AIP-eligible projects—to be Congressional district in the nation. (‘‘JPDO’’), which provides the plan for about $87.4 billion or $17.5 billion per year In addition, because of the NEA’s partner- NextGen, the FAA Reauthorization Act of from 2007 through 2011. ship with state and local art agencies, NEA 2007 elevates the Director of the JPDO to the In March 2007, the American Association of grants are typically leveraged 7 to 1 for every status of Associate Administrator for NextGen Airport Executives testified that according to dollar of federal investment. within the FAA. It also mandates that the the January 1, 2007 Means Construction Cost Mr. Chairman, the cost of cutting funding to JPDO develop a work plan that details, on a Indexes, the average construction costs for 30 the NEA is so much more than the savings. I year-by-year basis, specific NextGen-related major U.S. cities have risen more than 24 per- encourage my colleagues to support the NEA deliverables for the FAA and its partner agen- cent in the past three years—at an average and oppose the Brown-Waite amendment. cies, and requires the Secretary of Transpor- annual rate of more than 7.5 percent.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:12 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JN8.057 E28JNPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with REMARKS_CN E1438 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 28, 2007 To combat inflation and to help airports tions of foreign repair stations. The very seri- initially saw as a war-torn ‘‘basket economy.’’ meet increased capital needs, the FAA Reau- ous issue of flight crew fatigue is addressed in These businesses today, and the many others thorization Act of 2007 would increase the the bill by requiring the FAA to contract with that followed, create jobs, produce desirable Passenger Facility Charge (‘‘PFC’’) cap from the National Academy of Sciences to conduct goods and services, offer investment opportu- $4.50 to $7.00. According to FAA, if every air- a study on pilot fatigue, and then to consider nities, and provide mutual benefits in both of port currently collecting a $4.00 or $4.50 PFC the findings of the academy and update, our countries. raised its PFC to $7.00, it would generate ap- where appropriate, its regulations with regard Let me emphasize that, for all the obvious proximately $1.1 billion in additional revenue to flight time limitations and rest requirements benefits that a free trade agreement between for airport development each year. H.R. 2881 for pilots. Importantly, H.R. 2881 also directs the United States and the Republic of Korea also provides significant increases in AlP fund- the FAA to initiate long-overdue action to en- will provide, however, the language of any ing for smaller airports, which are particularly sure crewmember safety by applying occupa- agreement must be scrutinized carefully to as- reliant on AlP for capital financing. tional health standards onboard aircraft. sure that American and Korean labor stand- SMALL COMMUNITIES Finally, two very important issues will be ards are upheld, that our environment is safe- The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 re- considered during the Committee markup as guarded, and that consumers are fully pro- jects the Administration’s proposal to cut fund- amendments to the bill: the first will address tected. I am a strong proponent of these im- ing for the Essential Air Service (‘‘EAS’’) pro- the ongoing dispute between the National Air portant considerations. gram by more than one-half, to $50 million, Traffic Controllers Association (‘‘NATCA’’) and Madam Speaker, I look forward to exam- and instead increases the total amount author- the FAA over failed contract negotiations by ining the text of the proposed U.S.-Korea Free ized for EAS each year from $127 million to establishing a new dispute resolution proce- Trade Agreement and to a productive and in- $133 million (including $50 million derived dure and requiring the parties to go back to formative discussion about it in the weeks and from overflight fees). the negotiating table; the second will address months to come. I welcome the anticipated To improve the quality of air service re- the disparate treatment of employees of ex- signing of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agree- ceived by EAS communities, the bill author- press delivery companies under our nation’s ment this Saturday and encourage my col- izes the Secretary to incorporate financial in- labor laws. Adoption of these amendments will leagues to offer their own expressions of wel- centives into EAS contracts based on speci- go a long way toward restoring collective bar- come and support for this historic event. fied performance goals. In addition, to encour- gaining rights to this critical workforce. f age increased air carrier participation in the Madam Speaker, this is a bill that will keep FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GEN- EAS program, the bill authorizes the Secretary our skies safe and our passengers moving ERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIA- of Transportation to enter into long-term EAS well into the future. TIONS ACT, 2008 contracts that would provide more stability for f participating air carriers. THE U.S.-KOREA FREE TRADE SPEECH OF In contrast to the Administration’s proposal AGREEMENT to sunset the Small Community Air Service HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN Development program on September 30, OF CALIFORNIA 2008, the bill extends the Small Community HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK program through FY 2011, at the current au- Wednesday, June 27, 2007 thorized funding level of $35 million per year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House in Committee of the Whole ENVIRONMENT Thursday, June 28, 2007 House on the State of the Union had under Being ever mindful of the obstacles that the Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, on Saturday, consideration the bill (H.R. 2829) making ap- United States still faces in trying to expand our June 30, the United States and the Republic propriations for financial services and gen- airport capacity through infrastructure improve- of Korea are expected to sign a Free Trade eral government for the fiscal year ending ments, and balancing the needs of airport Agreement, the result of months of negotia- September 30, 2008, and for other purposes: neighborhoods, the FAA Reauthorization Act tions between our two countries. After the Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Chairman, I support the of 2007 contains several environmental-related agreement is signed, Congress will have an Miller-Sanchez amendment to H.R. 2829, the provisions, including a phase out of noisy opportunity to comprehensively review it, an Financial Services and General Government stage 2 aircraft over the next five years; a pilot opportunity that I wholeheartedly welcome. Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2008. The program for the development, maturing and The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Miller-Sanchez amendment would prohibit certification of continuous lower energy, emis- holds both substantive and symbolic impor- OMB from using the funds appropriated in this sions and noise engine and airframe tech- tance. for nearly a million Korean Americans, bill to implement Executive Order 13422. nology; as well as a program to fund six a large number of whom are my constituents, Executive Order 13422 was issued on Janu- projects at public-use airports to take prom- New York is home to many businesses, large ary 18, 2007. The Administration’s rationale ising environmental research concepts into the and small, which focus on trade between the for this Executive Order, which amends Exec- actual airport environment to demonstrate the United States and the Republic of Korea. utive Order 12866, is that it will improve the reduction or mitigation of aviation impacts on The governments of our two countries did way the government does business. What this noise, air quality or water quality in the airport not pursue this agreement without the encour- Executive Order really does is to create new environment. In addition, the FAA is directed agement and input of several important orga- opportunities for politicization and delay in the in this bill to establish a pilot program at five nizations. Among these were the U.S.-Korea regulatory process and make it harder for public-use airports to design, develop, and test FTA Business Coalition, the U.S.-Korea and agencies to take virtually any action. new air traffic flow management technologies Korea-U.S. Business Councils, the American This Executive Order makes a significant to better manage the flow of aircraft on the Chamber of Commerce in Korea and the Fed- change in policy by giving OMB authority over ground and reduce ground holds and idling eration of Korean Industries. I would also like agency guidance documents. Agencies issue times for aircraft with the goal of reducing to recognize the efforts of my good friends at guidance for a variety of reasons such as pro- emissions and increase fuel savings. the Korea International Trade Association with viding safety warnings or helping the public SAFETY whom I had the pleasure of meeting its Chair- understand how to comply with a particular re- As to safety, the bill authorizes $570 million man and representatives on several occa- quirement. Agencies will now have to get over four years to increase the number of sions. OMB approval of any guidance document that aviation safety inspectors by more than one- Madam Speaker, barely a half century ago, is considered ‘‘significant.’’ This means that third. The bill also provides robust funding to the Republic of Korea was an impoverished OMB will have the opportunity to second- address runway safety issues, including $42 casualty of imperialism and war; it has now guess the decisions of agency experts and million over four years for runway incursion re- grown to be the 11th-largest trading nation in that agencies will be delayed in, or blocked duction programs; $74 million over four years the world. The Republic of Korea is also the from, getting important information out to the for runway status light acquisition and installa- seventh largest trading partner of the United public. tion, as well as requires FAA to report to Con- States, with nearly $80 billion in trade volume Executive Order 13422 also requires agen- gress on a plan for the installation and deploy- between our counties each year. cies to designate a presidential appointee as ment of systems to alert controllers or flight Credit for such remarkable development be- a ‘‘Regulatory Policy Officer’’ who will have crews to potential runway incursions. In addi- longs in large part to the efforts of private significant authority. Unless specifically author- tion, the bill would require twice a year inspec- businesses that saw potential in what cynics ized by the agency head, an agency cannot

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:12 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JN8.061 E28JNPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with REMARKS_CN June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1439 ‘‘commence’’ a rulemaking without the ap- HONORING MICHAEL J. tions against communist North Korea. As a re- proval of the Regulatory Policy Officer. This CZOPKIEWICZ, EAGLE SCOUT sult of this 3-year war the United States lost means that a political appointee will be in the about 33,741 casualties. But, this anniversary powerful position of vetoing or indefinitely de- HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI is not only about recognizing the American laying a rule, even when the rule is needed to OF ILLINOIS solders that were lost in this war, it is also a carry out Congress’ directives. This will slow IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time to recognize the British, Australians, South Africans and the brave soldiers from down agency action even further and invite Thursday, June 28, 2007 the politicization of agency decisions. other nations that served in this war, as well Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today as, the families of these soldiers whose loved Executive Order 13422 will make it harder to honor an outstanding constituent of my dis- ones made the ultimate sacrifice. for agencies to issue common sense safe- trict, Michael J. Czopkiewicz, who will achieve I commend the organizers of this event for guards to protect health, safety, and the envi- the high rank of Eagle Scout on July 7th. Mi- their efforts to coordinate this special cere- ronment. With the Miller-Sanchez amendment, chael, a senior at Brother Rice High School, mony. Although this war is known as the ‘‘For- Congress is sending the message that this is has demonstrated great dedication and com- gotten War’’ lets make sure that it is not for- not a good way to govern. I urge my col- mitment in the pursuit of this admirable goal. gotten. This wreath-laying ceremony and other leagues to support the Miller-Sanchez Joining the Boy Scouts in first grade, Mi- events commemorating the anniversary of this amendment÷. chael has met every test and challenge to war helps to ensure that our children and their pass through the six ranks of the Boy Scouts. children will not forget those that fought to pro- f Those aspiring to be Eagle Scouts must fulfill tect our freedom and peace. requirements in the areas of leadership, serv- I ask my colleagues to join me in paying re- INTRODUCTION OF THE ice, and outdoor skills. To demonstrate pro- spect to the men and women who honorably OSTEOPOROSIS EARLY DETEC- ficiency in certain Scoutcraft skills, each Boy served our nation in Korea and I urge you to TION AND PREVENTION ACT OF Scout must achieve merit badges in the areas also take a moment to honor the fallen heroes 2007 of First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, En- of the Iraq War as we celebrate our Independ- vironmental Science, Personal Fitness, Family ence Day next week. Life, and many more. f HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY As Michael passed through the ranks, he learned the important life skill of self-evalua- EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE OF NEW YORK tion through his participation in Scoutmaster HOUSE REGARDING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF PRIME MINISTER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES conferences. At these conferences, Michael took time to evaluate his past performances TONY BLAIR Thursday, June 28, 2007 and look to the future to create new goals. He SPEECH OF also demonstrated the worthy qualities of re- Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam sponsibility and maturity by holding leadership Speaker, today I am reintroducing bipartisan HON. DAVID DREIER positions within his troop and participating in OF CALIFORNIA legislation, the Osteoporosis Early Detection service projects. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Prevention Act of 2007, along with my Michael’s hardworking nature also extends Monday, June 25, 2007 friend and colleague from West Virginia. outside the Boy Scouts. By working three jobs This important bill will ensure that individ- during the summer and one job during school, Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank uals at high risk for osteoporosis have access Michael has demonstrated his ability to suc- my friend and colleague Mr. PETER KING for to screening tests for the disease. The cessfully take on a variety of responsibilities. introducing this important resolution, which I was proud to cosponsor. I can think of no one Osteoporosis Early Detection and Prevention As a hardworking intern in my district office, more deserving of being honored by this body Act of 2007 will require private insurance Michael shows great interest in civic affairs and the betterment of his community. than Prime Minister Blair. For over a decade, plans to cover bone mass (bone density) he has proven to be a tremendous friend and measurement testing for those at risk for de- It is my honor to commend Michael J. Czopkiewicz for his achievement of the high ally of the United States, and we simply can- veloping the disease. rank of Eagle Scout. As a new Eagle Scout, not say anything today that would adequately Approximately 44 million Americans suffer Michael will join the ranks of fellow Eagle honor the contribution he has made to his from osteoporosis or are at risk of developing Scouts like former President Gerald R. Ford. country, to our country and to the cause of it, and 80 percent of those at risk are women. Michael’s devotion to the Boy Scouts for over freedom throughout the globe. Every year, there are 1.5 million bone frac- a decade is laudable, and I congratulate him And we know he has not made this great tures caused by osteoporosis. Half of all on his achievement. I thank him for his dedi- contribution without significant sacrifice. We women and one-fourth of all men, age 50 or cation to the community, and I know we can have watched him at times endure an enor- older, will suffer a bone fracture due to expect great things from him in the future. mous amount of criticism and personal attack osteoporosis. f for the principled positions he has taken. But Tony Blair has steadfastly demonstrated what Since there is no known cure for RECOGNIZING THE 57TH ANNIVER- true leadership is. It does not always entail osteoporosis, the most effective way to reduce SARY OF THE KOREAN WAR easy or popular choices. It does not always the prevalence and cost of the disease is elicit cheers of support. Leadership in the 21st through prevention and early diagnosis. As a HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL century, as we have come to realize, will often result, bone mass measurement tests are cru- OF NEW YORK mean taking a very difficult stand against the cial to early detection because ordinary x-rays IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enemies of freedom. do not detect osteoporosis until the disease is I believe that history will regard this prin- Thursday, June 28, 2007 so advanced that 25 to 40 percent of bone cipled leadership very highly. And as Mr. mass has been lost. Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today KING’s resolution highlights, this leadership to recognize the 57th anniversary of the Ko- has been exemplified throughout Tony Blair’s Osteoporosis is a disease that has no rean War, also known as the ‘‘Forgotten War’’, entire tenure as Prime Minister. By brokering symptoms and usually remains undiagnosed which began on June 25, 1950. In honor of the Good Friday Agreement, he has ushered until a fracture occurs. I am pleased to intro- this event the Embassy of Korea held a in a new, peaceful era in Northern Ireland, duce a bill that requires private health insur- wreath-laying ceremony at the Korean War bringing together all parties and giving them a ance plans to cover a bone mass measure- Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, on critical role in their own government. He has ment test for qualified men and women who June 25, 2007. been our close ally in every major conflict that are at risk for developing osteoporosis. Bone As a decorated Korean War veteran I am we have faced together—Bosnia, Kosovo, Af- mass measurement is a non-invasive, painless proud that this ceremony has taken place to ghanistan and Iraq. and reliable way to diagnose osteoporosis be- honor the brave soldiers that served and gave He was the first foreign leader to visit fore costly fractures occur. I believe this legis- their lives while fighting this war. A conflict that Ground Zero after September 11, 2001, and lation will make a huge difference in defending started as a civil war became a war between attended President Bush’s address to the joint men and women from osteoporosis. 21 nations that served under the United Na- session of Congress 9 days after those tragic

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:12 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JN8.002 E28JNPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with REMARKS_CN E1440 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 28, 2007 attacks. And no other ally has contributed Khalistan has issued a press release con- ‘‘Badal’s conduct is shameful for a Sikh more forces to the global war on terror. The demning the arrest warrant against Udhoke. I leader,’’ said Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, United States owes a great debt of gratitude recommend it strongly to my colleagues. It President of the Council of Khalistan. ‘‘He is the leader of a government of the Akali Dal, to Prime Minister Blair and to the great people shows the truth about how democracy is really which was organized to protect the interests of his nation. We honor their sacrifices and practiced in India. The need for the Sikhs of of the Sikh Nation, yet he is in bed with the their deep friendship. Khalistan, the Christians of Nagaland, the Indian government that is oppressing the f Muslims of Kashmir, and the other minorities Sikhs. Badal is under the complete control of within India’s artificial borders to claim their the Indian government, rather than working NEW THREAT TO FREEDOM OF God-given right to be free could not be clear- for the Sikhs. We must free ourselves of cor- SPEECH AND PRESS IN INDIA AS er. If they can be arrested for articles they rupt, anti-Sikh leaders like Badal and his WARRANT IS ISSUED FOR SIKH publish, how can they count on the govern- friends by liberating Khalistan.’’ he said. EDITOR ‘‘As former Akal Takht Jathedar Professor ment to protect any of their rights? Darshan Singh said: ‘If a Sikh is not a It is time for us to speak up and take action. Khalistani, he is not a Sikh.’’’ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS We can help by stopping aid and trade with A report issued by the Movement Against OF NEW YORK India until the basic human rights and civil State Repression (MASR) shows that India IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rights of all people are observed. India can admitted that it held 52,268 political pris- oners under the repressive ‘‘Terrorist and Thursday, June 28, 2007 start by withdrawing the arrest warrant for Dr. Udhoke and his associates. We should also Disruptive Activities Act’’ (TADA) even Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, recently an put the United States Congress on record though it expired in 1995. Many have been in arrest warrant was issued by the government publicly in support of self-determination for the illegal custody since 1984. There has been no list published of those who were acquitted of Punjab for Dr. Sukhpreet Singh Udhoke, a Sikhs of Punjab, Khalistan, the Muslims of practicing physician, International Secretary under TADA and those who are still rotting Kashmir, the Christians of Nagalim, and all the in Indian jails. Additionally, according to General of Dal Khalsa USA, and Editor-in- people seeking freedom in South Asia in the Amnesty International, there are tens of Chief of the Sikh publication Shamshir-e- form of a free and fair vote on their status. thousands of other minorities being held as Qaum. Warrants were also issued for two of Isn’t that the democratic way? political prisoners in India. his associates. This is a blatant violation of the ARREST WARRANT FOR UDHOKE MUST BE The MASR report quotes the Punjab Civil basic rights of freedom of speech and freedom WITHDRAWN Magistracy as writing ‘‘if we add up the fig- ures of the last few years the number of in- of the press. Freedom of speech and freedom WASHINGTON, DC, JUNE 28, 2007.—The Coun- nocent persons killed would run into lakhs of the press are two of the rights that are cil of Khalistan today demanded that the ar- [hundreds of thousands.]’’ The Indian govern- rest warrant for Dr. Sukhpreet Singh basic to democracy, yet they can be sup- ment has murdered over 250,000 Sikhs since Udhoke, International Secretary General of pressed at will in ‘‘the world’s largest democ- 1984, more than 300,000 Christians in Dal Khalsa USA and Editor-in-Chief of the racy.’’ Nagaland, over 90,000 Muslims in Kashmir, periodical Shamshir-e-Qaum, and two of his Dr. Udhoke’s crime was to publish articles in tens of thousands of Christians and Muslims associates be withdrawn. The arrest warrant his magazine that criticized the Chief Minister throughout the country, and tens of thou- was issued by the government of Punjab sands of Tamils, Assamese, Manipuris, of Punjab, Parkash Singh Badal, and advo- after Dr. Udhoke printed articles about the Dalits, Bodos, and others. The Indian Su- cated freedom for the Sikhs. For this, he is persecution of the Sikh Nation and how the preme Court called the Indian government’s under the cloud of an arrest warrant. He has Sikh religion is being attacked by the RSS murders of Sikhs ‘‘worse than a genocide.’’ had to go underground to avoid arrest. and its political arm, the BJP. He criticized ‘‘The Sikh masses and the Akali Dal must Madam Speaker, this is frighteningly famil- Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal in his rise to the occasion and establish new leader- iar. It is reminiscent of the tactics of the Soviet articles. The Akali Dal government of Badal ship that works for the interest of the Union, Nazi Germany, or any of the other to- is in a political alliance with the BJP. Dr. Khalsa Panth and abides by Sikh tradition,’’ talitarian police states around the world which Udhoke and his associates’ persecution has said Dr. Aulakh. ‘‘Badal and his government been condemned recently by the World Peace America has always opposed. How can any have betrayed the Sikh Rehat Maryada, Sikh Forum. principles, and Sikh tradition. Their leader- Member of Congress support such a blatantly Dr. Udhoke is a medical doctor who takes ship must be rejected for the interests of the authoritarian country? care of the sick as well as being an activist Khalsa Panth,’’ he said. ‘‘Remember Guru I would strongly advise the Indian govern- for the interests of the Sikh religion and the Gobind Singh’s words: ‘In grieb Sikhin ko Sikh Nation. Dr. Udhoke, a resident of the ment to withdraw the arrest warrant against deon patshahi.’ It is time to realize Guru Sa- Amritsar district, has been forced under- Dr. Udhoke. If it does not, it will confirm that hib’s blessing. Only a free Khalistan will put ground. He is charged with treason and it is the tyrannical, authoritarian, repressive re- a stop to occurrences like the arrest of Dr. antinational activities. His magazine, which gime that the minorities charge that it is, rather Udhoke,’’ he said. ‘‘Without political power, was on the stands for sale, was removed by religions cannot flourish and nations perish. than the democracy it proclaims itself to be. the Badal government. This action is a The time is now to launch a Shantmai This is unfortunately just the latest chapter threat to freedom of speech, of the press, and Morcha to free Khalistan.’’ in a long line of repression against minorities. of religion, which are basic democratic and We have detailed for many years the tens of civil rights. f thousands of Christians, Sikhs, Muslims, Badal is the Chief Minister. As such, he is FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GEN- Dalits, and other minorities who have been responsible for law and order. Yet he was quick to put out an arrest warrant for Dr. ERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIA- murdered at the hands of the Indian govern- TIONS ACT, 2008 ment, as well as the tens of thousands of po- Udhoke for exercising his freedom of speech, but he had to be pressured into prosecuting litical prisoners who are held in India, accord- Ram Rahim, the fraudulent baba who was SPEECH OF ing to Amnesty International. Laws have been impersonating Guru Gobind Singh, and he passed that prohibit anyone from converting has not yet arrested him. This shows what HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN from Hinduism to any other religion. Booklets the Badal government’s priorities and alle- OF CALIFORNIA have been published on how to implicate giances are. He is more concerned with ar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Christians and other minorities in false criminal resting those who defend the interests of the Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Sikh Nation and the Sikh religion than cases. Sikhs have been arrested for marches The House in Committee of the Whole and speeches. A Christian priest was forced to those who violate it. Ironically, despite Badal’s begging and pleading, Ram Rahim House on the State of the Union had under drink his own urine. And the arrest warrant for supported the Congress Party in the recent consideration the bill (H.R. 2829) making ap- Dr. Udhoke shows that the repression goes elections in Punjab. propriations for financial services and gen- on. ‘‘The arrest warrant against Dr. Udhoke eral government for the fiscal year ending Madam Speaker, India’s Constitution, like shows that there is no freedom of speech in September 30, 2008, and for other purposes: ours, guarantees freedom of speech and the Punjab or in India,’’ said Dr. Gurmit Singh Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Chairman, I oppose the Indian courts have ruled that peacefully advo- Aulakh, President of the Council of amendment by the gentleman from Virginia. cating independence for Khalistan (or any Khalistan. ‘‘As the late General Narinder The Office of Special Counsel is a little- Singh said, ‘Punjab is a police state.’ Only a other minority nation) is not a crime. So what free Khalistan will allow Dr. Udhoke and all known agency with an important mission: it was the basis for Dr. Udhoke’s arrest? Sikhs to enjoy freedom of speech, freedom of protects Federal whistleblowers from retalia- I thank Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, President the press, freedom of religion, and all the tion and enforces the Hatch Act, the law that of the Council of Khalistan, for bringing the rights of free people, rights that are the prevents Federal officials from using Federal Udhoke case to my attention. The Council of birthright of all people,’’ he said. resources to engage in partisan politics.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:12 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JN8.006 E28JNPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with REMARKS_CN June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1441 Last month, the Special Counsel issued a Symphorosa for providing me with a strong States and the Caribbean. I am pleased with report highly critical of Lurita Doan, the GSA moral and academic education in church and the success of the Conference on the Carib- Administrator. The Special Counsel found that at the parish grammar school. bean held in Washington DC, last week with during a briefing for certain GSA employees The Archbishop of Chicago established St. the members of the Caribbean Community, by the White House Deputy Director of Polit- Symphorosa to provide a multi-ethnic, Amer- CARICOM. To hold such a historic meeting ical Affairs, the Administrator encouraged her ican parish for the Clearing neighborhood on during Caribbean-American Heritage Month subordinates to engage in partisan political ac- Chicago’s southwest side. Under the leader- speaks to the understanding of the administra- tivity. ship and guidance of Father J. Leo Sharp, the tion to the importance of maintaining a fruitful Here’s what the Republican-appointed Spe- new parish celebrated its first Sunday Mass partnership with our neighbors in the Carib- cial Counsel had to say about this incident: on June 19, 1927. bean. The GSA Administrator displayed no reserva- Without a church of its own, the parish ini- During their visit to the United States the tions in her willingness to commit GSA re- tially met in the Clearing Town Hall until con- heads of states of CARICOM requested to sources, including its human capital, to the struction of a new church could be completed meet with Members of the U.S. House of Rep- Republican Party. Her actions, to be certain, in September 1928. Once the building com- resentatives with whom they have worked on constitute an obvious misuse of her official au- plex was completed, St. Symphorosa School issues affecting the Caribbean and Members thority and were made for the purpose of af- opened under the guidance of four Bene- who sit on committees with jurisdiction over fecting the result of an election. One can dictine sisters. The parish and school have issues affecting the region. Fourteen members imagine no greater violation of the Hatch Act since changed locations, but the school re- of the delegation, including the President of than to invoke the machinery of an agency, mains open, educating and serving the com- Guyana, Vice President of Suriname, Prime with all its contracts and buildings, in the serv- munity’s youth. Ministers and Foreign Ministers of Antigua & ice of a partisan campaign to retake Congress The parish rendered noble service during Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, and the Governors’ mansions. the Great Depression. Although forced to sell Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Currently, the Special Counsel is inves- some of the parish’s land to keep the church Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grena- tigating whether Karl Rove and other White open, Father Sharp and the Benedictine sis- dines and Trinidad and Tobago met with House officials violated the Hatch Act by hold- ters ministered to needy families by collecting members of the House Ways and Means ing numerous other political presentations at and distributing clothing. In 1943, the parish Committee for an Executive Session that I or- over 20 Federal agencies across government. received a new pastor, Father Anthony Harte, ganized. Among the topics we discussed dur- Now, this amendment would take who presided over the parish’s expansion in ing this executive session were the Caribbean $1,000,000 from the Office of the Special the wake of World War II. By the time Father trade preferences expiring next year and their Counsel. I have had serious disagreements Harte retired in 1967, St. Symphorosa had possible extension, as well as the provision of with the Special Counsel in the past, but I added five buildings to the parish property, the enhanced assistance of the U.S. Government have never proposed cutting the budget of this parish population had tripled, and the school to the CARICOM Secretariat for capacity small agency. The Office only has a budget of had over 1,600 students. building to implement its single market. about $16 million, so a cut of this magnitude Father Francis Maniola became the parish’s In order to expand economic opportunities could have a devastating effect. third pastor, and brought the changes of the at home and in the Caribbean, there is a need We need more enforcement of the Hatch Second Vatican Council to St. Symphorosa. to update and expand the Caribbean Basin Act and more protection of Federal whistle- To strengthen the parish’s ability to serve its Initiative. President Bush stated his intentions blowers—not less. members and the community, Father Maniola to work with Congress to extend the reach of I urge my colleagues to oppose the Davis added new programs to the parish that in- the Caribbean Basin Trade Promotion Act as amendment. cluded the Super Club, the Altar & Rosary So- well as the 1991 Trade and Investment f dality, and Widows and Widowers. His succes- Framework Agreement, TIFA. sors, Father John McNamara and Father Marc Expanding the TIFA to include services ben- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Pasciak, encouraged lay participation in the efits our Caribbean neighbors in light of serv- parish and established a parish council and ices being the backbone of CARICOM econo- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY staff. mies. At the forefront of the services offered OF NEW YORK Today, St. Symphorosa Parish is as vibrant by many CARICOM countries are professional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as ever, and the parish continues to serve the financial services. Our support for recognizing worship needs of over 2,400 families in Clear- the regulatory and transparency compliance of Thursday, June 28, 2007 ing and surrounding communities. The St. CARICOM countries—10 of which are listed Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam Symphorosa Family Fest, its major celebratory alongside 34 nations in current tax haven leg- Speaker, on June 25, 2007, I missed rollcall event, has grown into one of the largest parish islation—should be addressed. By inves- votes numbered 549, a Resolution expressing festivals in the Chicago Archdiocese. tigating and recognizing the compliance of the sense of the House of Representatives It is my honor to recognize St. Symphorosa these nations, in line with the Organization of that a ‘‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans on the occasion of its 80th anniversary. The Economic Cooperation and Development, Day’’ should be established and 550, a Reso- parish has fulfilled Father Sharp’s vision of a OECD, definition of tax havens, legislators can lution to designate the Department of Veterans proud community that works together, learns remove their names from current bills that Affairs Medical Center in Asheville, North together, and worships together. With its leg- could prove detrimental to developing Carib- Carolina, as the ‘‘Charles George Department acy of remarkable pastors and committed pa- bean economies if passed. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.’’ rishioners, the parish has truly become a In addition to the House Committee on Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘Family Celebrating Faith.’’ Ways and Means, the heads of states met ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes numbered 549 and 550. f with the House Foreign Affairs Committee and f the Congressional Black Caucus. During the TIME TO FOSTER GREATER COL- meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus, HONORING ST. SYMPHOROSA PAR- LABORATION FOR OUR RE- House Speaker NANCY PELOSI reiterated the ISH ON ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY GIONAL SECURITY commitment of the House leadership to ad- dress the challenges facing the nation of Haiti. HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Having shared values and interests in re- OF ILLINOIS OF NEW YORK gional security, the Caribbean Community and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the United States can best achieve democratic aims by fostering regional understanding and Thursday, June 28, 2007 Thursday, June 28, 2007 accountability. Greater support for regional se- Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I am curity goes beyond sharing resources and to honor St. Symphorosa Parish in Chicago, pleased to introduce the Joint Statement ideas to protect our borders, but it also en- IL. Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of par- issued by the Bush Administration and the compasses the threat of HIV/AIDS. After Sub- ticipating in the 80th anniversary celebration Caribbean Heads of State at the conclusion of Saharan Africa, the largest population of HIV/ mass at this distinguished parish, which has the CARICOM summit. I cannot underscore AIDS infected individuals resides in the Carib- been a pillar of faith and service in Chicago enough the importance of a consistent and bean. In Congress, we continue to provide since 1927. I am especially proud to thank St. progressive relationship between the United funding to assist nations in the region address

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We will develop new ways to facili- to include funding to expand this initiative to our partnership to reinforce the development tate, coordinate, and communicate between all Caribbean nations. aspirations that guide our mutual priorities. our immigration services. While the national security threats of our 3. We pledge to continue promoting the 16. We are heartened by the substantial countries are different in terms of scale, we consolidation of democratic norms, values, progress in Haiti made by the Government of must work to ensure cooperation in the fight and institutions throughout the hemisphere President Pre´val, with the support of inter- against drugs, small arms, and transnational and to enhance accountability and respect national partners. We recognize that Haiti will continue to require substantial regional crime, all which threaten the entire region. Ris- for individual rights. 4. We agree to take steps to expand eco- and international support in the implemen- ing crimes rates in the Caribbean can be at- nomic opportunities for our people, to ad- tation of a consistent and long-term strategy tributed to a deportation process that does not dress the threats of terrorism and crime, and of institution and capacity building, and widely consider the negative impact on receiv- to provide the benefits of democracy to all pledge to work together with the three ing countries. Criminal deportees sent to the members of our societies, recognizing that branches of the Haitian Government. Caribbean often have established themselves democracy will best flourish if our societies 17. On the occasion of Caribbean-American in the United States, and being sent to the are stable and our economies are prosperous. Heritage Month, we pay tribute to the gen- erations of Caribbean-Americans who have Caribbean without financial or social support 5. We recognize the establishment of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy as a helped shape the spirit and character of the can foster poverty in the region. The situation critical element of the growth and develop- United States of America and who continue of poverty, if left unaddressed, increases the ment strategy of the Caribbean Community. to contribute to the growth and development transnational pressure to adopt extremist ide- 6. We are determined to strengthen our ex- of the Caribbean. ology. We must therefore be committed to de- isting trade arrangements. We acknowledge f creasing the incidence of crimes leading to de- President Bush’s announcement to work HONORING JACK VALENTI portation through the sharing of resources and with Congress to extend and update the Car- ibbean Basin Trade Promotion Act and the information. There must be a regional effort to SPEECH OF address threats of terrorism in the United 1991 Trade and Investment Framework Agreement. We further commit to the har- HON. DAVID DREIER States and the Caribbean. monization of customs procedures consistent OF CALIFORNIA Supporting Haiti’s reconstruction process with global standards and the advancement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES should also be a priority of the U.S. govern- of technical trade cooperation. ment. As the second free-state in the Western 7. We reiterate our support for Caribbean Monday, June 25, 2007 Hemisphere, how we treat Haiti as a recov- efforts to expand the services sector, and en- Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, it took a larger- ering democracy is how we treat ourselves. As courage a focus on the international finan- cial services sector to facilitate a competi- than-life man like Jack Valenti to bridge 2 larg- Haiti makes efforts under the leadership of er-than-life worlds like Hollywood and Wash- President Preval to rebuild, the U.S. can serve tive means of economic diversification while remaining committed to the maintenance of ington. It is fitting that this legendary char- as an important bilateral partner. The need to appropriate regulatory and supervisory prac- acter, whose own life was often like an epic grant temporary protected status (TPS) to Hai- tices, consistent with the highest inter- film, would end up in the movie business. tian nationals in the U.S. is urgent to ensure national standards. From a very early age, the passion and the protection of Haitians as well as remission 8. Cognizant of the spread of HIV and AIDS drive that would motivate him for his 85 years preservation during the country’s time of re- and the impact on the economic and social were clearly evident. Lacking the money to go covery. These remissions are crucial to the development of our people, we pledge to to college, Jack worked to put himself through welfare and survival of Haiti from recent envi- deepen our cooperation in health and wel- come the initiative to continue PEPFAR in school and eventually get his MBA at Harvard. ronmental and political difficulties. the Caribbean. During that time, he also joined the Army, flew As the cornerstone of development, edu- 9. Cognizant that more than 95 percent of 51 missions and earned the Distinguished Fly- cational collaboration should be sought in the CARl COM’s energy needs are derived from ing Cross. Western Hemisphere to promote higher living fossil fuels, we pledge to increase coopera- He got his first taste of politics in Houston, standards and stronger democratic institutions. tion in this area to achieve sustainable, se- TX, when he met Senator Lyndon Baines We must support increased exchanges be- cure, and affordable access to energy for all Johnson, and he was hooked. He campaigned tween U.S. and Caribbean students. The Shir- our citizens. heavily for the Kennedy-Johnson ticket in ley A. Chisholm United States-Caribbean Edu- 10. We agree to increase cooperation efforts 1960 and maintained the relationship with Lyn- in the field of education and workplace cational Exchange Act of 2007 introduced by training. We commit to strengthen teacher don Johnson through November 1963 when Congresswoman BARBARA LEE presents an training by expanding the Caribbean Centers the Vice President asked for his help with a opportunity to fund educational development for Excellence. We also commit to strength- Presidential visit to Dallas. On that fateful day and exchange programs between the U.S. and en human capacity in the Caribbean to meet of November 22, Jack was just a few cars the Caribbean. I encourage my colleagues to the demands of a 21st century employment away from President Kennedy when the shots support greater relationships with our friends environment through partnering with aca- were fired. in the Caribbean. The prosperity and security demic institutions and non-governmental Through that tumultuous time, Jack returned of our region depends on the decisions we groups as well as through skills training for to DC with now President Johnson, and grew youth via the Entra-21 program. make today to foster collaboration and effec- 11. We declare our intention to negotiate to be his close confidant and advisor. That tive communication between the U.S. and our an agreement on cooperation in Science and solemn trip on Air Force One would be the trip CARICOM neighbors. Technology including Information Commu- to Washington from which Jack never really Overall, I believe that the members of nication Technologies. returned. As presidential advisor, and then CARICOM had very productive meetings in 12. We recommit to our ongoing efforts of President of the Motion Picture Association of Washington, DC, and laid the foundation for cooperation in the area of disaster prepared- America, Jack Valenti become one of those future discussions and a commitment to help ness, mitigation, and recovery. rare Washington denizens that shapes and 13. We acknowledge the multidimensional defines a city that usually does the shaping the CARICOM nations meet their 20/20 Vision. nature of the security threats and challenges JOINT STATEMENT: CONFERENCE ON THE faced by our countries and pledge to con- and defining. CARIBBEAN tinue to work together in the fight against Through nearly 4 decades at MPAA, he 1. We, the Heads of State and Government terrorism, trafficking in persons, drugs and shepherded the most powerful names in Holly- of the United States of America and of the small arms, and transnational crime. wood around countless industry and political Caribbean Community Nations of Antigua 14. We also acknowledge the successful se- landmines. As the world grew flatter, tech- and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, curity partnership developed to secure the nology grew smarter and politics remained as Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, CARICOM Region during its hosting of the volatile as ever, Jack Valenti’s vision helped Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Cricket World Cup 2007. To this end, we agree the American movie business not only weather St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, to continue strengthening the Region’s secu- and Trinidad and Tobago, meeting in Wash- rity infrastructure. these challenges, but emerge bigger than ington DC, on June 20, 2007, reaffirm our un- 15. We recognize the need to work more ever. equivocal commitment to a secure and pros- closely on immigration security issues in a He was an undeniable force felt on both perous region and future for the benefit of all manner respectful of national laws and gov- coasts. And now his absence is also felt unde- of our citizens. ernment services capacity and sensitive to niably.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:12 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JN8.013 E28JNPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with REMARKS_CN June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1443 FORMER MEMBER OF activist Sardar Jaswant Singh Khalra. As a murdered over 250,000 Sikhs since 1984, more PARLIAMENT ARRESTED AGAIN result of his report, Khalra was arrested and than 300,000 Christians in Nagaland, over murdered while in police custody. His body 90,000 Muslims in Kashmir, tens of thousands was also secretly cremated and was never of Christians and Muslims throughout the HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS given to his family. country, and tens of thousands of Tamils, OF NEW YORK Recently, the Punjab government under Assamese, Manipuris, Dalits, Bodos, and oth- Parkash Singh Badal erected a statue of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers. The Indian Supreme Court called the In- Beant Singh in Jalandhar. Sardar Mann and dian government’s murders of Sikhs ‘‘worse Thursday, June 28, 2007 his associates were arrested when they tried than a genocide.’’ Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, recently the to hang a picture of his assassin, Dilawar ‘‘The arrests of Simranjit Singh Mann and Singh, on it. Dr. Sukhpreet Singh Udhoke show that it is government of Punjab erected a statue to ‘‘The arrest of Simranjit Singh Mann and urgent to liberate Khalistan from Indian rule honor Beant Singh, the late Chief Minister of his associates is another blow to freedom of as soon as possible,’’ said Dr. Aulakh. ‘‘The Punjab, who presided over the murders of speech and freedom of assembly in India. time is now to launch a Shantmai Morcha to over 50,000 Sikhs and the secret cremations basic rights of free people,’’ said Dr. Gurmit free Khalistan.’’ of Sikhs in Punjab at the behest of the Indian Singh Aulakh, President of the Council of f government. Longtime Sikh activist and former Khalistan. ‘‘If a group of people can’t even hold a peaceful demonstration without being FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GEN- member of Parliament Simranjit Singh Mann arrested, then what rights do they really showed up with some associates to protest ERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIA- have? Where is India’s often and loudly pro- TIONS ACT, 2008 the honor given to this brutal, barbaric ruler. claimed commitment to democracy? Mann During the protest, they tried to hang a picture and his associates must be released imme- SPEECH OF of Dilawar Singh, who killed Beant Singh, on diately.’’ the statue. Dilawar Singh is considered by the Mann was previously arrested in 2005, HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN Sikhs to be a martyr. For this act of protest, along with other Sikh activists, for making OF CALIFORNIA speeches in support of Khalistan and raising IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they were arrested. the Khalistani flag. He came to prominence Mr. Mann is also one of the people who was after the Indian government’s military at- Wednesday, June 27, 2007 arrested in 2005 for the crime of making tack on the Golden Temple and 37 other The House in Committee of the Whole speeches in support of Khalistan, the inde- Gurdwaras in June 1984, in which over 20,000 House on the State of the Union had under pendent Sikh homeland, and raising the flag of Sikhs were killed, including Sant Jarnail consideration the bill (H.R. 2829) making ap- Khalistan. I fail to see what crime was com- Singh Bhindranwale. Mann resigned from the propriations for financial services and gen- mitted in any of these acts. police, saying that he could not serve a gov- eral government for the fiscal year ending Coupled with the recent arrest of Dr. ernment that would attack the Golden Tem- September 30, 2008, and for other purposes: ple. In 1989, Mann wrote to the chief Justice Sukhpreet Singh Udhoke for publishing arti- Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Chairman, I oppose the of India, ‘‘reiterating my allegiance to the Sessions amendment to H.R. 2829, the Finan- cles critical of the Chief Minister, Mann’s ar- Constitution and territorial integrity of rest makes it clear that for minorities such as India,’’ according to Chakravyuh: Web of In- cial Services Appropriations bill. H.R. 2829 in- the Sikhs, free speech, free assembly, and a dian Secularism by Professor Gurtej Singh cludes a provision to help restore equity to the free press do not exist in India. For minorities IAS, which reprints the letter. He also served contracting process by preventing private con- such as Christians, Sikhs, Muslims, and oth- as a Member of parliament from Punjab tractors from having an unfair advantage over ers, India is far from the democracy it claims around that time. In the mid-1990s, Mann Federal Employees when competing for Fed- to be. For them, it’s a police state just like the was arrested for peaceful political activities eral jobs. The Sessions amendment would by the Indian government and the Council of Soviet Union or Nazi Germany. eliminate that provision from the bill and would Khalistan secured his release. In 2000, Mann continue the administration’s policy of playing Mann’s arrest and Udhoke’s arrest violate came to the United States with the blessing India’s constitution as well as all the principles of the Indian government, escorted through politics with the civil service system. of freedom and democracy. We cannot stand the United States and Canada by Amarjit The rapid increase in procurement spending idly by and let these arrests go by without tak- Singh of the Khalistan Affairs Center. He in recent years has brought the size of the ing any action. spoke to a group on Capitol Hill in Wash- ‘‘shadow government’’ represented by Federal What can we do? We can and should cut ington DC and while speaking in New York, contractors to record levels. We must stop the off our aid and trade with India until all people he said that the office of the Council of misguided effort to send Federal jobs to pri- Khalsitan in Washington, DC should be vate contractors at any cost. H.R. 2829 is an there are allowed to enjoy basic human rights closed. Since then, he has continued his po- and civil rights. We can and should publicly important step in that direction. litical activism in Punjab, Khalistan. Nei- H.R. 2829, specifically section 738, ensures demand self-determination for the Sikhs of ther Amarjit Singh nor the Khalistan Affairs Punjab, Khalistan, the Muslims of Kashmir, the Center has uttered a word of protest against that Federal employees have the right to com- Christians of Nagalim, and all the people Mann’s arrest. Mann’s grandfather gave a pete fairly for their jobs before they are seeking freedom in South Asia in the form of siropa to General Dyer, the British general privatized. The bill prevents contractors from a free and fair vote on their status. Self-deter- who was in charge of the army that mas- gaining an unfair advantage by not providing mination is the essence of democracy. Unfor- sacred over 1,300 Sikhs at Jalianwalia Bagh. comparable health and retirement benefits. A few years ago, Queen Elizabeth apologized H.R. 2829 also ensures that agencies, not tunately, ‘‘the world’s largest democracy’’ de- to the Sikhs for the massacre during her nies this essential right to its minority citizens. OMB, have the discretion to decide whether a visit to Punjab. public-private competition is appropriate. We have a strong voice. Let us raise it in sup- ‘‘The arrest of Simranjit Singh Mann and H.R. 2829 gives Federal employees the port of these minorities. his associates shows that there is no freedom right to appeal privatization decisions—a right The Council of Khalistan has issued a very of speech in Punjab or in India,’’ said Dr. that contractors already enjoy. We saw this in informative press release on the arrest of Mr. Aulakh. ‘‘This underlines the need for a free, the Army’s reversal of its 2004 decision to Mann and his associates. sovereign, independent Khalistan. In a free Khalistan, no one would be arrested for allow the in-house Federal workforce at Walter SIMRANJIT SINGH MANN MUST BE RELEASED peaceful political activity,’’ he said. ‘‘In a Reed Army Medical Center to perform support WASHINGTON, DC, June 28, 2007.—The Coun- free Khalistan, no one would erect a statue services at Walter Reed. When the competing cil of Khalistan today demanded the imme- to honor those who carry out genocide private contractor protested the Army’s deci- diate release of former Member of Par- against the Sikh religion and the Sikh Na- liament Sardar Simranjit Singh Mann and tion. These arrests should make it clear to sion, the Army reversed its decision and re- his associates who tried to hang a picture of Sikhs that even if you cooperate with India. solved the A–76 process in favor of the con- Beant Singh’s assassin on the late—Chief they will use you and throw you away,’’ said tractor. If the Army had initially decided in Minister’s statue in Jalandhar. Beant Singh, Dr. Aulakh. favor of the contractor, the employees would who received less than 7 percent of the vote, A report issued by the Movement Against have had no similar right to protest. was installed as Chief Minister by the Indian State Repression (MASR) shows that India This is about fairness. The administration’s government. He presided over the murders of admitted that it held 52,268 political pris- policy under Circular A–76 puts private con- more than 50,000 Sikhs. He was the person oners under the repressive ‘‘Terrorist and tractors on third base before Federal employ- who instituted the policy of secret crema- Disruptive Activities Act’’ (TADA), which tion, in which young Sikhs were arrested, expired in 1995. Many have been in illegal ees even get a turn at bat. Section 738 of this murdered in police custody, then declared custody since 1984. According to Amnesty bill helps level the playing field. The Sessions unidentified’’ and secretly cremated and the International, there are tens of thousands of amendment would strip this important lan- families never received their bodies. This other minorities being held as political pris- guage from the bill. I urge my colleagues to barbaric policy was exposed by human-rights oners in India. The Indian government has vote ‘‘no’’ on the Sessions amendment.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:12 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JN8.018 E28JNPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with REMARKS_CN E1444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 28, 2007 IN HONOR OF DONALD MADER I will always be grateful for the positive im- the 1974 GOP primary; 341,000 cast ballots in pact he has had for me, my family, and our re- the Democratic primary runoff that nomi- HON. STEVE ISRAEL gion. This appreciation is evidenced by a birth- nated Charles ‘‘Pug’’ Ravenel. OF NEW YORK day tribute by Ron Brinson published June 24 After residency challenges eliminated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the Post and Courier, of Charleston, SC. Ravenel, Dr. Edwards polled 266,100 votes and [From the Post and Courier, June 24, 2007] defeated Rep. William Jennings Bryan Dorn Thursday, June 28, 2007 FORMER GOVERNOR SHOULD WRITE A BOOK by three percentage points. In a swirl of po- Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today THAT DEFINES HIS LEGACY litical theater, Dr. Edwards suddenly became to honor Donald Mader. He will be retiring (By Ron Brinson) Gov. Edwards. Would Jim Edwards have de- from Underwriters Laboratories at the end of So I’m biased, but the facts speak for feated Ravenel? It’s hard to say, but Dr. Ed- this month after a 42-year tenure. Mr. Mader themselves. Jim Edwards was a darn good wards polled 79,000 more votes in the general is a veteran of the Vietnam war where he governor and is a genuine public leader with election than Ravenel did when he defeated served as a commandant for the 73rd Signal a knack for aligning principles and intellect Dorn in the Democratic runoff. Battalion of the Tropospheric Scatter Commu- to the congeniality of a very nice man. As governor, Edwards and the small hand- nications Equipment School, before working at Edwards celebrates his 80th birthday today, and, Governor, I have a suggestion, ful of Republicans serving in the General As- the Pentagon with the Army Material Com- sort of a reverse birthday gift—write us a sembly got along well with the Democrats mand, Advanced Ariel Fire Support System. book. Your career and personal life include who controlled the legislative process. Upon completion of his service with the notable public achievements. It’s a story Maybe they had no choice, but there was a Army, Mr. Mader returned to my district in that offers life-lesson insights about polit- nurtured mutual respect and civility even Melville, NY, to work as a Project Engineer. ical patriotism and the values of civility. when their many disagreements were aired. Over the next 42 years he went on to hold nu- Your memoirs could provide inspiration and In contrast, these days, it seems, Repub- merous officer positions including senior vice encouragement to others who might consider licans who control just about every part of president of certifications operations, executive the path you took to public service. It would state government often have trouble getting define your legacy and serve to control the vice president of the Americas group and ex- along with themselves. rascals of revisionism in future generations. ecutive vice president of public safety and ex- And if you write it in your usual commu- In 1975, Gov. Edwards vetoed appropria- ternal affairs. Most recently he has served as nicative style, it will be an entertaining read tions for 1,600 new state jobs. Many agencies executive vice president and chief technology about important stuff with many humorous through their heads and their boards lobbied officer. As the head of engineering at Under- anecdotes. Please don’t leave out the stories strongly. The veto was overridden. The nice- writers Laboratories, Mr. Mader is responsible about the rock barges and bootleggers. man governor struck back and with the sup- for technical excellence and driving technical Jim Edwards could write several inter- port of Democratic Sens. Marion Gressette esting books that would link his Depression- innovation across the organization, including and Rembert Dennis, and the Budget and era childhood, his World War II service as a developing and implementing consistent, merchant seaman, his high-achieving college Control Board, Edwards pushed legislation state-of-the-art testing, laboratory, calibration, and medical school days, a thriving oral sur- that would prohibit state employees to lobby and instrumentation policies, procedures and gery practice, and then a public service ca- the legislature. practices. His organization leads research ef- reer that included some unusual stops and Edwards’ marketing performance as gov- forts in key technological areas to UL and challenges. And, as he would quickly point ernor has been grossly under-appreciated. UL’s constituencies and determines the appro- out, along the way he ‘‘married well,’’ and he There were many successes, including at- and Ann Darlington Edwards built a home, priate standards strategy based on business tracting the Bosch and Michelin operations relevancy and support of the UL public safety restored another and nurtured a comfortable family life with their two children. to South Carolina. Many believe these two mission. Edwards assumed personal risks and eco- industrial giants provided the threshold for Mr. Mader is widely respected in his field nomic sacrifices when he answered the call the BMW plant in Greer. and has been recognized by his peers. He is of the political stage, and failure at any In 1980, Edwards supported Texan John a Certified Product Safety Manager (CPSM) point would have squandered his sacrifice. In Connelly for president, then ended up in practice, his affability and humanism brack- with the International Product Safety Manage- President Reagan’s Cabinet. It seems like eted a huge intellect and driving determina- ment Certification Board and a senior member the citizen politician had turned master poli- tion to accomplish the right objectives the of the System Safety Society. He also holds tician. How did that happen? And was memberships with the National Fire Protection right ways. In political life, Jim Edwards didn’t always win, but folks who disagreed Reagan serious about abolishing the Energy Association, the International Association of with him often walked away wondering why. Department, and was Budget Director David Electrical Inspectors and the Instrument Soci- In the late sixties, he carved time from his Stockman really as officious and bull-headed ety of America. I applaud Mr. Mader for his busy Charleston practice for leadership roles as many working in Washington back then service to both the United States Army and in the resurging South Carolina Republican thought? Underwriters Laboratory. Party. He was elected to the state Senate, At MUSC from 1982–1999, Edwards presided f then in a quirky stream of political drama in 1974, he became South Carolina’s first Repub- over dramatic growth. The school’s budget HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOVERNOR lican governor since Reconstruction. In 1981, increased from $148.3 million to $845.6 mil- EDWARDS he became U.S. Secretary of Energy and did lion. Dr. Edwards emphasized the school’s some heavy lifting—and took some political enterprise operations and the state subsidy body blows from The Washington Post—di- dropped from 45 percent in 1982 to 15 percent HON. JOE WILSON recting President Reagan’s ill-fated idea to in 1999. The school’s image soared and grant OF SOUTH CAROLINA eliminate the Department of Energy. In 1982, support increased nine-fold. The MUSC IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he returned to Charleston and began a 17- Health Services Foundation assets grew from year tenure as president of the Medical Uni- $6.8 million to $152 million. That’s impres- Thursday, June 28, 2007 versity of South Carolina. sive management in the dynamic universe of Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam An important chapter in the Edwards book health care. Speaker, Sunday marked the 80th birthday of would be his answer to the question, what James Burroughs Edwards of Mount Pleasant, motivates a highly successful surgeon ap- These days Jim Edwards promotes Mitt SC, who was instrumental in the Reagan Rev- proaching middle age and with a growing Romney’s presidential campaign and tends family toward the political arena? Political olution which transformed the political system to a variety of civic activities. Occasionally, scientists would be interested and future he works from a MUSC office area shared of South Carolina. generations would find his motivations rel- with former Sen. Fritz Hollings. Imagine the I learned firsthand his competence and in- evant and inspirational. tegrity when I served as his assistant to orga- Think about just a few of the possible fly-on-the-wall entertainment when the gov- nize the Charleston County Republican Party chapter topics in the Edwards political ca- ernor and senator share their experiences. in 1964, when he selected me for the State reer. All that and more would make an excellent Development Board in 1975, when he ap- An oral surgeon and raw rookie state sen- book, Governor, and maybe even a good ator, he defeated Gen. William Westmore- movie. Too bad John Wayne is not available pointed me Congressional District chair for land in 1974 for the Republican gubernatorial as leading man. But you should be sure to in- Gov. Ronald Reagan for President in 1976, nomination. The drama was only beginning. clude a mini-chapter about the night you and when he asked me to serve as Deputy State Democrats figured Edwards was simply General Counsel of the U.S. Department of the next token general election candidate. and Mrs. Edwards dined with the Duke. Re- Energy in 1981. Only 35,000 South Carolinians had voted in member? He didn’t eat his asparagus.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 07:12 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JN8.021 E28JNPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with REMARKS_CN June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1445 WE MUST RECOVER OUR STU- just entered the New York City public Her parents promptly enrolled her in paro- DENTS—ACKNOWLEDGING THE schools. As the girls smile broadly and some chial school, saying they’d rather remain in NEED TO SUPPORT NEW YORK of the boys try to look tough, they’re cap- public housing so they could afford her tui- tured at a time in their lives when the future tion. Artavia doesn’t think she would have CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS seems so far away. But in the 13 years that graduated from public school. ‘‘I would have followed, the 23 kids who had the good for- continued being bad,’’ she said. Other kids HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL tune to test into the gifted kindergarten at fell off track in middle school or high school, OF NEW YORK Harlem’s Public School 36 would see their including Morgan Hill, whose mother moved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES class splintered by adversity and fate. One of her to New Jersey in ninth grade. ‘‘I miss the girls would grieve the murders of both New York and that’s where I want to go back Thursday, June 28, 2007 her parents. One of the boys would be ar- to, but I think this was the time that I Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today rested three times and spend a week on should have gone away,’’ she said. Rikers Island. One would get involved in a But Room 206 also produced public school to enter into the RECORD a two-part series gang. Another would attend a city high success stories like Unique Covington, whose published in the New York Daily News by Erin school so violent she’d see four knifefights in grades and writing skills got her into a Einhorn and Carrie Melago entitled: Room four years. small, creative sixth through 12th grade 206: Then and Now. This series chronicles the Their very personal stories illuminate a school in lower Manhattan called the Insti- challenges faced by twenty students who sprawling public school system where some tute for Collaborative Education. began together in gifted kindergarten class at children find ways to flourish but many be- Her middle school classes had 17 students, Harlem’s Public School 36 but have taken di- come lost. Nearly 60% of black and Latino enabling her to build close relationships with teachers. In high school, instead of exams, verse paths in terms of academic and per- New York City public school students don’t earn a diploma after four years of high she wrote up to 20-page research papers and sonal development. Many of these students school. But somehow, most of the youngsters presented them to panels of teachers and are succeeding against the odds to earn high who donned navy blue uniforms with little students. Bound for the University of Hart- school diplomas, while others have become red ties to pose with teacher Rhonda Harris ford in the fall, she credits her success to causalities of societal forces arising from cir- would beat the odds. great schools, an involved mother and her- cumstances in their homes and community ‘‘It’s a very big struggle, very big, trying self. which conspire to tear them down. Citing fam- to give them a good education, trying to And then there’s Letricia Linton, who was have them stay out of trouble,’’ said Denise 3 when she witnessed her mother’s murder ily support and self-motivation as building Ortiz, a mother of six whose daughter and 10 when her father was shot in the head blocks for their perseverance, the students Estrella was in that class. The Daily News by a mugger. She was raised by a powerhouse graduating from high school this year who spent two months tracking down the chil- of a grandmother who pushed her to succeed were once in Room 206 represent what mi- dren of Room 206, finding 21 of the 23. Eleven and to draw on her past for strength. Trag- norities in New York City can accomplish de- report they’re graduating this month from edy ‘‘made me want to do more with my life spite institutional inefficiencies and personal New York City public schools, two from city because I see how short life is,’’ she said. difficulties. Catholic schools and three from public Graduating Thursday from Frederick schools in other cities. Douglass, Letricia knew she’d be successful More than half of the African-American and Two are still enrolled and working toward because she had the right ingredients. ‘‘You Hispanic-American students who enter New diplomas, and three have drifted away from have to have family support,’’ she said. ‘‘You York City public high schools do not graduate the daily grind of education, unsure if they’ll have to have a good relationship with teach- in four years. Some of the challenges faced by find their way back. Kelvin Jones, who ers. You have to have motivation within the students cited in the New York Daily News dropped out last year, is one of the lost. yourself. . . . And you have to have hope.’’ series included the lack of useful teaching and ‘‘Once you leave, you’re going to get too They were smart children who tested into sufficient guidance counseling due to the over- used to this outside life, sleeping all day, a gifted kindergarten at Harlem’s Public School 36 in 1994, but Lance Patterson and crowding of schools, family tragedy, and peer doing what you’re doing,’’ he said. ‘‘You ain’t ready to go back to school.’’ Ronnie Rodriguez would each fall in with the pressure to join gangs. However, 16 of the 20 The children of Room 206 could be from wrong crowd. Lance would be arrested. Ron- students interviewed will graduate this year on any public school. The News chose them by nie would join a gang. schedule from high school: 3 from public chance, starting with a top Harlem high Their challenges were similar, but they’ve schools outside of the city, 2 from private city school, Frederick Douglass Academy, and ended up in very different places. One has a schools, and 11 from New York City public asking to meet with top seniors. That led us mother who will watch him don a cap and to Kamal Ibrahim, a standout who plans to gown this week. The other has a mom who schools. blames herself. ‘‘I should have kept a closer The series also illustrates the diverse paths major in physics at Carnegie Mellon Univer- sity. He gave us the name of Mrs. Harris, his eye on him,’’ Sandra Lugo said of her son, two young men can take with similar family kindergarten teacher. She led us to her 1994 Ronnie. ‘‘I should have been on him maybe a backgrounds but dissimilar backing in terms of class. little harder, been a little stricter.’’ What academic and professional development. One We found Kamal’s classmates by word of happened to the two boys on their travels student had the support of counselors, teach- mouth, public records and the Internet. Most through the city’s public schools tells an im- ers, and a mentor, while the other student had agreed to tell their stories. Three refused. portant story about the fates that divide none of the above and efforts to gain the at- They made different choices along the way, kids into the half who graduate on time and the half who fall off track. tention of the under-staffed guidance office by but all of them started in the same place: a well-regarded school carved into a rocky Lance and Ronnie are two of the 23 kids his mother were fruitless. The first young man bluff at 123rd St. and Amsterdam Ave., from PS 36 whom the Daily News tracked will graduate this year from high school and across from the Grant public houses. down 13 years after they entered school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in law or medi- The year the students of Room 206 started see how they fared. Both boys are the sons of cine, while the latter was pulled out of high kindergarten, budget cuts meant students single mothers who dropped out of high school to protect his life from rival gang mem- were crowded together in aging classrooms. school, but vowed their sons would succeed. Ronnie’s mother lied about her address three bers and will attempt to complete a GED pro- Schools in poor neighborhoods were staffed with high numbers of uncertified teachers, times to get him into good public schools. gram for the third time this year. and a lawsuit filed the previous year alleged Lance’s mother enrolled him in the Boy Both young men aspired to earn high school that the average guidance counselor had to Scouts and other activities to engage his diplomas, but the disparity of sponsors within work with 700 kids. These youngsters were mind. But when Ronnie started getting into the New York City public school system can off to a good start at PS 36, a K–2 school, but trouble, his mother was the only one to no- be attributed to their contrasting positions. We there were problems ahead. Some of their tice. ‘‘No teacher ever called me to say he must work to ensure that our students achieve families left town in search of better schools was failing or nothing like that,’’ she said. and safer streets. Some scraped together Lance, in contrast, was surrounded by sup- academic success and do not become victims portive teachers, an attentive guidance of circumstances that can divert their path of pennies for Catholic school tuition. Others used fake addresses or pulled strings to navi- counselor and an inspiring mentor who learning. I encourage my colleagues to sup- gate a public school system that’s as much a helped keep him on track. ‘‘There was al- port the enhancement of middle and high tale of inequality as the city itself. ways someone in his corner,’’ his mother, school curricula and human resources that In third grade, Jermaine Jackson enrolled Lorraine Patterson, said. ‘‘A lot of kids don’t can provide the greatest opportunity for minor- at Harlem’s PS 144, which was so chaotic the have that, but he was lucky to bump into ity students disproportionately affected by Board of Ed shut it down in 2001. In a crowd- people who said, ‘I care. I think you can school inefficiencies. ed class there in 1997, he became distracted— make it.’’’ and lazy, he said. He fell behind and had to Ronnie was a good student until middle ROOM 206: THEN AND NOW repeat the third grade. ‘‘’It’s not really their school, when he began to socialize more. His (Erin Einhorn and Carrie Melago) fault because I didn’t try, either,’’ he said. grades slipped and his only option for high The year is 1994, and the kids gazing out at Artavia Jarvis says she was hit by a teach- school was Louis D. Brandeis High, a mas- the camera for their annual class photo have er in the fourth grade at Harlem’s PS 125. sive upper West Side school then known for

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A friend IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partnership which authorizes $111 million for cooperative agreements between the FAA and told him he’d be marked present if he at- Thursday, June 28, 2007 tended just the first three periods of every institutions or consortiums to research the de- day, so that’s what he did. His mom arranged Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, today velopment, maturing and certification of lower a meeting with a counselor to try to set Ron- Chairman OBERSTAR, Mr. MICA, Mr. PETRI and energy, emissions and noise engine and air- nie straight, but the meeting was chaotic, I have introduced a bill to reauthorize the pro- frame technology. she said. ‘‘I understand they’re short-staffed grams within the Federal Aviation Administra- Establishment of a pilot program that allows but. . . it wasn’t a priority to have Ronnie tion (FAA)—The FAA Reauthorization Act of FAA to fund six projects at public-use airports motivated or to have him do better.’’ 2007. that take laboratory proven environmental re- When he returned to school in September This legislation keeps our aviation system search concepts and implement them at actual 2004, after being held back in ninth grade, moving forward so that we can increase ca- airports. Eligible projects could include re- Ronnie buckled down. ‘‘For that month, I pacity and safety, modernize our air traffic search that would measurably reduce or miti- was doing everything I needed to do,’’ he control system, and continue to reduce energy gate aviation impacts on noise, air or water said. But he had a poor academic foundation consumption and improve our environment. quality. from middle school and began failing tests. I have said time and again that I believe our Establishment of high performance and sus- ‘‘I’m thinking in my head: ‘Why am I doing Next Generation system can be absorbed by all this work if I’m not going to pass?’’’ tainable air traffic control facilities by imple- the existing FAA financing structure with a That’s when he gave up and joined a gang, he menting environmentally-beneficial practices said, first a local school gang, then the Latin General Fund contribution that is consistent for new construction and major renovation of Kings. with, or even smaller than, recent General air traffic control facilities. This provision is Fund contributions. That is what we have modeled after what is currently being done at His mother tried to get him a transfer to done here. another school after he was chased one day O’Hare International Airport. We are recommending to the House Ways by rival gang members with knives, but Finally, over the last eight months, pas- when that didn’t work, she pulled him out of & Means Committee that the general aviation sengers on our airlines have encountered school. ‘‘I didn’t want my son to end up get- jet fuel tax rate be adjusted for inflation from delays and cancelled flights, resulting in ting stabbed or hurt or even killed,’’ she 21.8 cents per gallon to 30.7 cents per gallon, lengthy tarmac delays. Voluntary efforts by the said. Since then, he’s tried two GED pro- and that the aviation gasoline tax rate be in- industry to improve airline service have come grams, but neither has been a good fit. He creased from 19.3 cents per gallon to 24.1 under strong criticism and I believe closer plans to try again next year so he can join cents per gallon. The forecasted growth of oversight of the aviation industry is needed. the Army. ‘‘It’s sad, because it’s not what I Trust Fund revenues, coupled with additional While I question a one-size-fits-all legislative want for him,’’ his mom said. ‘‘I know col- revenue from the recommended general avia- approach to regulating consumer issues, lege is not for everyone, but I thought he’d tion fuel tax rate adjusted for inflation, will be changes must be made. During our April 2007 at least get a diploma.’’ Brandeis Principal sufficient to provide for the historic capital hearing, we learned that airlines and airports Eloise Messineo did not return calls seeking funding levels required to modernize the ATC comment. do not have emergency contingency plans in system, as well as to stabilize and strengthen place. Lance, the class clown of his kindergarten, the Trust Fund. I said then it should be a priority and that is had strong elementary-school grades that In addition to providing generous funding why in this legislation, we require air carriers got him into the well-regarded Frederick levels, aviation safety is extremely important and large and medium hub airports to file Douglass Academy in sixth grade. ‘‘He was a and as a result, we have numerous initiatives little pain in the neck,’’ Principal Gregory emergency contingency plans with the Sec- Hodge said of Lance. ‘‘I think I met with his and policies to make our system the safest it retary of Transportation for review and ap- mother 10 to 15 times, on the low side.’’ But can be. proval. These plans must detail how the air Lance was bright, his teachers encouraged In particular, I want to highlight two issues carrier will provide food, water, restroom facili- him and he looked forward to coming to that were recently raised in our NTSB Most ties, cabin ventilation, and medical treatment school. He came every day, sometimes on Wanted hearing and are being addressed in for passengers onboard an aircraft that is on Saturday, even after he got into trouble with this legislation. First, we are requiring the FAA the ground for an extended period of time police, he said. Juvenile records aren’t pub- to issue a final rule regarding the reduction of without access to the terminal. The plans must lic, but Lance says he was charged twice as fuel tank flammability in aircraft no later than also detail how facilities and gates will be a juvenile, once for stealing a woman’s purse December 31, 2007. Second, we authorize shared. Fines will be imposed by DOT for any and once for picking a fight with a stranger $42 million for runway incursion reduction pro- on the street. violations. Finally, the air carriers must update grams between FY08 and FY11. We also re- their plans every 3 years. The airports must He was also arrested as an adult when he quire the FAA to submit a report to Congress update their plans every 5 years. was 16. Those records have been sealed, but containing a plan for the installation and de- Madam Speaker, this legislation is the cul- he said he was charged with a hate-crime as- ployment of systems to alert controllers and sault that he wasn’t involved in. The charges mination of numerous hearings, indepth anal- against him were dropped, but not until he’d flight crews to potential runway incursions and ysis, and a continued dialogue with the FAA, spent a week locked up at Rikers Island, he provide funding for runway status light acquisi- our colleagues, and stakeholders. These said. It was one of the only weeks of school tion and installation between FY08 and FY11. issues are important and difficult because our he’s missed. ‘‘Actually, I think it was good Here at home and across the globe, more is answers will determine our ability to continue for me,’’ Lance said. ‘‘It clicked in my brain being done to reduce energy consumption and to maintain the world’s safest aviation system. and made me want to do better, like, ‘Oh, no, emissions. Energy and its consumption are f you can’t do this. You’ve got to do better for extremely important to our economy—we need yourself if you don’t want to be in and out of it to drive a car; fly a plane; produce goods; PERSONAL EXPLANATION jail. It’s not fun.’’’ and heat and light our homes and offices. We The juvenile court assigned him to a pro- do, however, need to be responsible and HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. gram called Esperanza that paired him with aware of the environmental impacts of our en- OF GEORGIA a caring mentor three times a week for six ergy use. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES months. The mentor, Laurence Fernandez, Within aviation, aircraft fuel efficiency has was the father figure Lance needed. Lance increased at roughly 1 percent per year, and Thursday, June 28, 2007 also had a guidance counselor who stepped in research continues in engine efficiency, air- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, and teachers who cheered him on. But in the end, he did the hard work. He’s bound for frame aerodynamics, and the use of lighter I regret that I was unable to vote on Thursday college in the fall and hopes to become a materials, like composites currently used on and Friday, the 21st and 22nd of June. Had I lawyer or a doctor. ‘‘I want to do better than the Boeing 787. Changes in a variety of other been present, I would have voted: to just sit at home, working a regular job,’’ factors, such as operating procedures, aircraft ‘‘Aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 536, and amend- he said. ‘‘I want to do better for myself. I routing, and load factors, can also have signifi- ment to H.R. 2764 which would prohibit the know I can do anything.’’ cant impacts on emissions. use of funds for programs at the Western

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He has OF CONNECTICUT Making appropriations for the Legislative also been a longtime volunteer at the Lake IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Branch for the fiscal year ending September County Passion Play. Thursday, June 28, 2007 30, 2008. In his retirement, Mr. Rodriguez looks for- f ward to traveling with his wife Michele, and Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, it gives enjoying more time with his step-children, me great pleasure to rise today to join the IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM community of my hometown, New Haven, STEARNS Grant and Terre Basham, who also live in Lakeport. He intends to return to school to ob- Connecticut, as friends, colleagues, and com- tain a minister’s license. munity leaders gather to celebrate a remark- HON. BRAD ELLSWORTH Madam Speaker and colleagues, it is appro- able milestone—the 100th anniversary of the OF INDIANA priate at this time that we recognize Mr. New Haven County Bar Association. Founded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Manuel Rodriguez for his many years of serv- in the late 18th century and incorporated in Thursday, June 28, 2007 ice at the Social Security Administration. He 1907, this organization serves as the profes- sional association for judges, attorneys, and Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I rise has been a dedicated public servant of the legal paraprofessionals throughout the greater today to recognize the great efforts of one of highest caliber, and he has done exemplary work on behalf of the citizens of Lake County. New Haven area. my constituents, Mr. William Stearns. Mr. As one can see from the historical exhibition Stearns has gone to great lengths to promote currently on display at the New Haven Mu- f a stronger sense of community in Greene seum and Historical Society, the legal commu- County, Indiana, and his hard work provides HONORING LT. COL. TOM nity has long played a unique and integral role us all a valuable resource. Mr. Stearns cre- CASTRIOTA FOR HIS EXEM- in the rich history of New Haven. From the ated and maintains the website PLARY MILITARY SERVICE earliest days of the colony and the Amistad gogreenecounty.com, which provides wonder- case in the 1840s through the Black Panther ful local information on a variety of topics. The trial in the 1970s and Connecticut v. Griswold website’s forum provides a convenient place HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE in 1965, New Haven attorneys and judges for local Hoosiers to discuss a variety of OF FLORIDA have been at the center of legal decisions issues, and the community links expand the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which have helped to define our Nation. Be- resources that community members can ac- Thursday, June 28, 2007 yond those cases which garnered national at- cess from this one, convenient website. tention, the exhibit also reminds us of the As great a service as this website is to the Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. many local lawyers who had a significant im- people of Greene County, Mr. Stearns’ work is Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Tom pact on the character of our community. all the more remarkable because he performs Castriota, a marine who has served his coun- Theophilus Eaton wrote the laws of the New this great service despite being legally blind. try with honor and distinction for nearly 3 dec- Haven Colony in the 1600s, Joseph Sheldon When one considers the visual difficulties Mr. ades. Having retired from the Marines after 26 actively hired African-American law students in Stearns overcomes every day, the fact that he years in service to his country, Mr. Castriota the 1880s and was influential in the develop- produces a valuable website for our commu- was so moved by the attack of September 11 ment of the American Red Cross, George nity is especially noteworthy. I commend Wil- that he volunteered to re-enter active military Dudley Seymour who was known for his dedi- liam Stearns for his tremendous service to service and join his fellow soldiers and help cation to civic duty in the 1900s, and Mary Greene County, Indiana. wage the Global War on Terror. Manchester in 1938 was the first woman to be f Following his return to the Marines, Lt. Col. named a law partner in Connecticut. HONORING MANUEL RODRIGUEZ Castriota was first assigned to Tampa’s U.S. Today, the New Haven County Bar Associa- OF LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Central Command Post. Last October, he was tion is more than simply a professional asso- notified that he was being called up for a six ciation. It supports its members in many ways, HON. MIKE THOMPSON month stint in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi including continuing legal education programs, Freedom. While in Iraq, Lt. Col. Castriota new attorney mentoring opportunities, annual OF CALIFORNIA served as part of the Multi-National Security social events and working to foster relations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Transition Command. His duties included help- between its members and the courts. The Bar Thursday, June 28, 2007 ing to coordinate the training of the Iraqi sol- Association is also the sponsor of the New Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam diers and police recruits, as well as a twice- Haven County Lawyer Referral Service—a Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Manuel weekly briefing that he gave to general David not-for-profit public service that, for more than Rodriguez of Lake County for his years of Petraeus on the progress of his training. 50 years, has referred members of the public dedicated public service on behalf of the citi- When he is not serving his country as an to private attorneys experienced in the appro- zens of Lake County. He has ably worked in active duty member of the Marines, Lt. Col. priate field of law. The Bar Association also the Social Security Administration, assisting Castriota and his family own a Chevrolet deal- works closely with its charitable arm, the New local residents in managing their benefits, and ership in Hudson, Florida. working with his Haven County Bar Foundation, Inc., which his work has been of great importance to wife Anita, who is the daughter of a marine, provides charitable outreach and educational many. and his 2 children Alex and Chrissy, Lt. Col. programming. Mr. Rodriguez was born in Los Angeles, Castriota has built a second career helping As members gather this evening in celebra- and served 5 years in the United States Air area residents find the perfect car. True lead- tion of the New Haven County Bar Associa- Force before receiving an associate of arts de- ers in the Pasco County community, the tion’s 100th anniversary, we pay tribute to the gree in history. He has worked for the Federal Castriota family has worked hard to give back many invaluable contributions the legal minds Government in the Social Security Administra- to Hudson and help make their neighborhood of our community have made locally, state- tion for 28 years, during which time he has ex- a better place to live and work. wide, and nationally—but most importantly for celled in a variety of roles. His work for Social Madam Speaker, it is military service mem- the countless hours of hard work they do Security has been marked by an exacting at- bers like Lt. Col. Castriota that help make our every day for their clients. While New Haven tention to detail, and a commitment to ensur- military the finest fighting force in the world. certainly has had its share of compelling legal ing that when interruptions do occur to a citi- This Congress congratulates Lt. Col. Castriota cases which have caught the public’s atten- zen’s benefits, the problem is corrected as ex- for his outstanding sense of volunteerism and tion, more often than not, our lawyers, judges, peditiously as possible. His patience and work thanks him for once again joining the battle for and legal paraprofessionals are working on ethic have been of the utmost importance to freedom around the world. His story should cases which—while they may not make na- many people who depend on his expertise to serve as an inspiration to every American and tional headlines—have a real impact on the sustain their primary source of income. each Member of the House and Senate. lives of those they are representing. For the

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Carter will be greatly missed and was taken 2025. f much too soon from his young and growing In addition, my legislation establishes similar family. Let us all keep Carter Gamble and his standards for new buildings and buildings un- HONORING CAPTAIN DON family in our constant thoughts and prayers. dergoing major renovations that were built with ORNDOFF, CIVIL ENGINEER f at least 10 percent of federal funds. These CORPS, UNITED STATES NAVY buildings or renovations must be designed to INTRODUCTION OF ENERGY EFFI- achieve at least a 50 percent reduction com- HON. FRANK R. WOLF CIENT BUILDINGS PROMOTION pared to regional average energy consumption ACT OF 2007 OF VIRGINIA for that building type. Also, they must be built IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in a manner that will allow for declining fossil fuel energy consumption in amounts of 60 per- Thursday, June 28, 2007 HON. TOM UDALL OF NEW MEXICO cent by 2011, 70 percent by 2015, 80 percent Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, it is an honor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by 2020, 90 percent by 2025, and 100 percent to recognize Captain Don Orndoff, a native of by 2030. Thursday, June 28, 2007 Winchester, in the 10th Congressional District Madam Speaker, I believe these two new of Virginia, for his distinguished career as he Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Madam Speak- standards and the improved energy efficiency retires from the United States Navy. er, many of us recognize that one of the great that will result will be a strong marker of Fed- Captain Orndoff served our country not only challenges facing our nation today is com- eral leadership towards more environmentally as a Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer for 29 bating global warming by reducing the green- friendly buildings. years, but also as Naval Facilities Engineering house gas emissions responsible for the rap- It is not enough by itself, however. Another Command Assistant Commander for Navy idly rising temperatures on our planet. What avenue for Federal leadership is the U.S. tax Public Works and Navy Public Works Busi- many may not realize, however, is that the code. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 recog- ness Line Leader. Captain Orndoff graduated largest source of emissions and energy con- nized this and established several very impor- from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State sumption both in this country and around the tant tax credits and deductions to promote en- University and has done tours in such places world is buildings. Given this fact, any attempt ergy efficient construction and improvements as Pearl Harbor, San Francisco and to stem the tide of growing greenhouse gas to homes and commercial buildings. Many of Yokosuka, Japan. emissions and improve energy efficiency must these tax provisions are not only scheduled to After being chosen to lead a Navy Installa- include the building sector. The federal gov- expire in 2008, but in the estimation of many, tion Command and Naval Facilities Engineer- ernment has an important role to play on this were also set at amounts too low to spark the ing Command transformation Captain Orndoff count, and must provide leadership to the rest level of construction and efficiency improve- implemented a dramatic restructuring and of the country and world. To that end, I rise to ments needed. transformation of all NAVFAC components. He introduce today the Energy Efficient Buildings To that end, this legislation extends to 2013 reduced their required workforce by 1,100 ci- Promotion Act of 2007. and increases the Nonbusiness Energy Prop- vilian positions and increased productivity 13 This legislation takes up ‘‘The 2030 Chal- erty Tax Credit from $500 to $1,000, it ex- percent, directly resulting in over $600 million lenge,’’ issued by Ed Mazria of the organiza- tends to 2013 and increases the New Energy in savings and creating the most comprehen- tion Architecture 2030, who, I am proud to Efficient Homes Tax Deduction from $2,000 to sive and fundamental reorganization of the say, is one of my constituents and who was $4,500 per unit, and extends to 2013 and in- command in more than three decades. also instrumental in developing this legislation. creases the Energy Efficient Commercial As the Navy Public Works Business Line The 2030 Challenge calls on the global archi- Buildings Tax Deduction from $1.80 to $2.75 Leader, Captain Orndoff successfully led over tecture and building community to adopt tar- per square foot. 9,000 civilian and military employees and con- gets to ensure that all new buildings, new de- Madam Speaker, we must take steps to ad- tractors, executing an annual workload of $3.6 velopments and existing buildings undergoing dress the greenhouse gas emissions and en- billion for the Navy’s global shore installation major renovations, achieve carbon neutrality, ergy inefficiencies in the building sector. The system. or use no fossil fuel greenhouse gas emitting Federal Government has a unique opportunity I am proud to call attention to Captain energy to operate, by 2030. to provide the leadership for the rest of the Orndoff’s service to our country through a ca- Organizations, architects, local govern- country and even the world in promoting reer marked by inspirational moral courage, ments, and individuals wanting to do their part greener building. I urge my colleagues to co- exceptional vision and relentless leadership. I have all taken up this challenge. The U.S. sponsor this legislation and help begin stem- also commend him and his family for their Conference of Mayors has adopted it for all ming the tide of a significant portion of the dedication to patriotism and their contributions buildings in all cities. It is time for the federal greenhouse gas emissions contributing to the to the United States Navy, and wish them well government to do so as well. In the United problem of global warming. in the future. States, the building sector accounts for ap- f f proximately 48 percent of all annual energy A TRIBUTE TO CHRISTOPHER consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. WESTHOFF TRIBUTE TO CARTER GAMBLE Several states have implemented building standards for state government buildings, but the federal government needs to lead the rest HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF HON. BARON P. HILL OF CALIFORNIA OF INDIANA of the nation by example, to encourage re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duced fossil-fuel energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the ‘‘built’’ envi- Thursday, June 28, 2007 Thursday, June 28, 2007 ronment. Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. HILL. Madam Speaker, my hometown of My legislation ensures that the federal gov- to congratulate Christopher Westhoff, Assist- Seymour, Indiana, has lost one of its finest. ernment answers Architecture 2030’s call by ant City Attorney—Public Works General Although Carter A. Gamble, Jr. was born and establishing an energy performance standard Counsel with the City of Los Angeles, Cali- raised in Georgia, he called Southern Indiana for new federal or federally supported build- fornia, who will become President of the Na- home for a short while. Carter Gamble was ings. For new federal buildings and federal tional Association of Clean Water Agencies tragically killed in Iraq Sunday. My deepest buildings undergoing major renovations, they (NACWA). condolences go to his family—his wife, Peggy, must meet the United States Green Building Christopher Westhoff is an environmental his children, including one on the way, his ex- Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environ- champion for the City of Los Angeles, the tended family, particularly Jackson County mental Design (LEED) silver level standards, State of California, and the Nation. He is an Sheriff Marc Lahrman and Carter’s grand- or an equivalent standard approved by EPA. exceptional leader and public steward, dedi- parents, Bob and Helen Lahrman. Carter They must achieve at least a 60 percent re- cated to the improvement of Los Angeles’ served this country so notably and honorably. duction compared to the regional average en- water quality and public health.

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He has been Outreach, Alliance on Aging, Monterey residents. the Public Works Department’s legal counsel Schools, Meals on Wheels, Boy Scouts of A commissioner with the New Jersey board on environmental regulatory issues including America, and the Armed Forces Relief Fund. of Public Utilities, Commissioner Hughes was wastewater treatment, air quality, and storm The Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Fes- appointed to the board in July 2001 by then- water management. He played a leadership tival celebrates tradition and family by high- Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco. She also role in guaranteeing clean and safe water for lighting and creating music, dance and athletic has served as board president. future generations of Californians by helping competitions for the youth and participating She has held numerous senior positions ensure the upgrade of the Hyperion Treatment community members of the Monterey Area. within the National Association of Regulatory Plant to full secondary treatment of its waste- The festival keeps alive the Celtic culture in Utility Commissioners, including serving as its water. Christopher helped to develop and de- Monterey County, promotes the study of Celtic representative to the U.S. Department of fend policies that have helped clean up the music and dance, and awards funds and Homeland Security’s Government Coordi- Santa Monica Bay, and achieve 100 percent youth scholarships to the Monterey School of nating Council for the Telecom Sector. beneficial reuse of the city’s biosolids. His ne- Piping and Drumming. Before joining the New Jersey Board of gotiations in a landmark settlement agreement Madam Speaker, the Monterey Scottish Public Utilities, Commissioner Hughes served for Los Angeles’ collection systems led to a Games & Celtic Festival provides quality as then-Governor DiFrancesco’s Chief of Man- reduction in sewer spills of more than 70 per- events in a unique, friendly setting to educate, agement and Policy; ex-officio Commissioner cent. Christopher also participated in the de- entertain, and inspire the local Monterey com- of Higher Education; and on the New Jersey velopment and implementation of Proposition munity as well as attract visitors to the County. State Planning Commission, the New Jersey ‘‘O’’, which provided for $500 million in bonds The contributions the Festival has made to the Commission on Science and Technology, the for stormwater management improvements community are invaluable and I am honored to New Jersey Commission on Environmental and green technologies. acknowledge July 1–8, 2007, as Monterey Education, the New Jersey State Board of In 1999, Mr. Westhoff was elected to County Celtic Week. Human Services, and the New Jersey Com- NACWA’s Board of Directors. He currently f merce and Economic Growth Commission acts as the Association’s Vice President and Board of Directors. Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Known chiefly for her expertise in tele- Later this month; Christopher will become communications policy, Commissioner Hughes NACWA’s President. As the President of HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR. focused her career on issues affecting New NACWA, he will build on its reputation as the OF SOUTH CAROLINA Jersey and its consumers. My staff and I, as leading advocate for responsible national poli- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a member of the Energy and Commerce Com- cies that advance clean water and a healthy Thursday, June 28, 2007 mittee, had the pleasure of working with her environment. on matters of mutual interest to the State. For his tireless commitment to ensuring that Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Madam Madam Speaker, please join me in con- Los Angeles becomes an environmentally Speaker, I am writing to notify you that I was gratulating Connie Hughes on her more than smart city, I ask all Members of Congress to absent for votes on June 22, 2007. The rea- three decades of outstanding public service to join me in congratulating Christopher Westhoff son for my absence was that I was attending my state of New Jersey and its residents. on becoming President of the National Asso- a memorial service for the nine firefighters f ciation of Clean Water Agencies. who so bravely gave their lives in the line of f duty on June 18, 2007, in Charleston, SC. ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- Regarding the votes that I missed, please MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES IN HONOR OF THE MONTEREY see below how I would have voted had I been APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 SCOTTISH GAMES & CELTIC FES- present: TIVAL Rollcall vote No. 543: On the Motion to Call SPEECH OF the Previous Question for the Rule on H.R. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER 2771, The Legislative Branch Appropriation HON. SAM FARR OF OREGON OF CALIFORNIA Act.—‘‘nay.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rollcall Vote No. 544: On the Motion adopt- ing the Rule for H.R. 2771, The Legislative Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Thursday, June 28, 2007 Branch Appropriation Act.—‘‘nay.’’ The House in Committee of the Whole Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Rollcall vote No. 545: On the Amendment House on the State of the Union had under honor the Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic offered by Mr. FLAKE of Arizona to reduce consideration the bill (H.R. 2641) making ap- Festival which is celebrating an outstanding funding for the Government Printing Office by propriations for energy and water develop- 40-year tradition. A special Monterey County $3,200,000.—‘‘yea.’’ ment and related agencies for the fiscal year Celtic Week, with a variety of Celtic-themed Rollcall vote No. 546: On the Amendment ending September 30, 2008, and for other pur- poses: activities and events, will commemorate this offered by Mr. JORDAN of Ohio to reduce ap- milestone. These events include a Caber Pa- propriations in the bill by 4 percent across the Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I sup- rade in Carmel; the 3rd Annual Monterey Bay board.—‘‘yea.’’ ported the Hinchey-Wolf amendment to the FY School of Piping and Drumming; a perform- Rollcall vote No. 547: On Republican Motion 2008 Energy and Water Development Appro- ance by the Monterey Bay Pipe Band in the to Recommit that would strike the $16 million priations Bill. This amendment would have es- 4th of July Parade in downtown Monterey; a included in the bill for the congressional take- tablished a one-year spending limitation with Celtic Concert with musicians and dancers; over of the former FDA building.—‘‘yea.’’ regard to the designation of National Interest culminating in the 40th Annual Monterey Scot- Rollcall vote No. 548: On Passage of H.R. Electric Transmission Corridors under section tish Games and Celtic Festival on July 7th– 2771, The Legislative Branch Appropria- 1221 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. I sup- 8th. tions.—‘‘nay.’’ ported this limitation amendment because sec- Featuring fun activities for the entire family, f tion 1221 is a flawed provision of federal law, the Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival and the Department of Energy’s implementa- is a wonderful ‘‘festival for the senses’’ which TRIBUTE TO COMMISSIONER tion of the provision has enhanced concerns includes authentic Celtic music, colorful High- CONNIE HUGHES about the law rather than addressed them. land, Scottish and Irish dancing, athletic com- Section 1221 of the Energy Policy Act petitions such as the famous Caber Toss, HON. MIKE FERGUSON grants the Department of Energy unprece- massed pipe bands on parade, children’s OF NEW JERSEY dented siting and construction authority for games, delicious food, great shopping, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transmission lines. While I strongly support the more. upgrade of our nation’s transmission infra- The Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Fes- Thursday, June 28, 2007 structure and believe that states and the fed- tival not only is an exciting event to attend, it Mr. FERGUSON. Madam Speaker, I rise eral government need tools to make this hap- also raises money to benefit many local chari- today to congratulate Commissioner Connie pen, section 1221 goes too far. The provision

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It would preserve the ability of forum for dialogue and negotiation between government that gives the states time and MA plans to use flat copayments and per diem the East and West and culminated in the Hel- flexibility to suggest alternatives. I hope that rates in lieu of deductibles and co-insurance sinki Final Act in 1975. In 1994, the CSCE this Congress can advance a more balanced charged in traditional Medicare, but it would changed its name, becoming the OSCE. Over approach. prohibit their costs from exceeding the overall the years, in a testament to his dedication to f fee-for-service cost. In other words, it holds the organization and its standing in the world, private plans to their propaganda that they’re Brunner remained active within the OSCE THE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE an advantage. both formally and informally. TRUTH IN ADVERTISING ACT This is a simple bill. It holds Medicare Ad- In 2005, during my presidency of the OSCE vantage plans to their word and assures Medi- Parliamentary Assembly, Brunner and I, in his HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK care beneficiaries that they won’t face higher capacity as chairman of the Swiss Foundation OF CALIFORNIA out of pocket costs if they choose to join one for World Affairs, held a Colloquium on the Fu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the private plan options so heavily pro- ture of the OSCE. A report on the findings of Thursday, June 28, 2007 moted in Medicare today. the colloquium was then provided as a report Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, Medicare Ad- With thousands of different MA plans out to the then-OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Slove- vantage Plans—by name and by advertising— there and numerous complaints being filed nian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel. promote that they provide added value to the about inappropriate and illegal sales tech- A major goal of the colloquium and subse- Medicare benefit. niques, the least we can do is assure Medi- quent report was to give new impetus to polit- But under current law, MA plans are allowed care beneficiaries that they’ll still be eligible for ical dialogue and provide strategic vision for to manipulate cost sharing for Medicare bene- Medicare-covered services at no more than the OSCE. The initial purpose of the Helsinki fits. In some instances, enrollees save com- Medicare prices. Accords had been to expand cooperation in pared to Medicare. In many other instances, I developed this bill in direct response to the areas of security, economic, and humani- they spend more than they would in the tradi- testimony presented by Medicare beneficiary tarian affairs. tional Medicare program. Few seniors or peo- advocates before our Ways and Means Health Additionally, for the first time, it afforded a ple with disabilities understand that—depend- Subcommittee this year. I am pleased that nu- systematic review of human rights practices in ing on their health—they could spend far more merous groups support this bill, including the the Soviet Union and all other signatories of in a Medicare Advantage plan than they would National Committee to Preserve Social Secu- the accords. under traditional Medicare. rity and Medicare, the Medicare Rights Center, With the collapse of the Soviet Union and Beneficiaries are often charged more for Consumers Union, the Alliance for Retired the emergence of independent states from its home health, skilled nursing facilities, hos- Americans, the Center for Medicare Advocacy, territories, spanning from Europe into Asia, pitalizations, durable medical equipment, Part Families USA, the National Senior Citizens questions of the expanding role of the OSCE B drugs (chemotherapy being the biggest Law Center and California Health Advocates. in politico-military, election observation, and service), and inpatient mental health services. I urge you to join me in support of this com- relationships with other multilateral organiza- These services are vital to millions of Medi- mon sense improvement to the Medicare Ad- tions were being raised. care beneficiaries who face multiple chronic vantage program. Working together, Brunner and I were not conditions and depend on affordable health f only able to encourage and host the care for their very lives. IN REMEMBRANCE OF EDOUARD colloquium, but also actively succeeded in ad- As Barbara Kennelly, President of the Na- BRUNNER dressing those concerns, and establishing a tional Committee To Preserve Social Security path forward that addressed the new chal- and Medicare so aptly puts it, ‘‘While MA lenges of the 56 participating states of the plans are required to cover everything that HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS OSCE. OF FLORIDA Medicare covers, they do not have to cover In my current role as chairman of the Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES every benefit in the same way.’’ mission on Security and Cooperation Europe, The Medicare Rights Center emphasizes Thursday, June 28, 2007 I will sorely miss Brunner’s counsel at the that, ‘‘On a daily basis, our counselors assist Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, OSCE, but know that his memory will live on older adults and people with disabilities en- I rise today in remembrance of a dear inter- through his extraordinary contributions to this rolled in these plans who run into unexpect- national colleague who passed away this organization that has been instrumental to edly high out-of-pocket costs for their health weekend. peace and security here in the United States care.’’ A world renowned diplomat, Edouard Brun- as well as throughout Europe. He will not be In my district in California, one of the major ner began his career in the Swiss Foreign forgotten. MA plans in our community charges $275 a Ministry in 1956. Rising through the ranks, he f day for the first 10 days in the hospital. This served as the Swiss Secretary of State from compares to a single charge of $992 in tradi- 1984 to 1989. He then went on to serve as HONORING NICK SWYKA FOR HIS tional Medicare for a hospital stay of up to 60 Ambassador to the United States from 1989 to DEDICATED SERVICE days. That means patients in this so-called 1993. Medicare Advantage plan who have to go to In 1991, U.N. Secretary-General Javier HON. JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON the hospital for 10 days are paying $2750 in- Perez de Cuellar appointed him to a parallel OF TEXAS stead of $992—that is not an advantage! role as his special envoy to the Middle East, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES With regard to home health benefits, Medi- replacing Gunnar Yarring of Sweden. Fol- Thursday, June 28, 2007 care charges no copayment for these services lowing this position, he served as Special as recipients tend to be the most frail, elderly Representative of the Secretary General of the Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise to women who are often widows and living on UN for Abkazia from 1993 and 1994, where recognize and commend the tireless public very low fixed incomes. Yet many MA plans he led a U.N. mission that brokered a truce service of a dedicated and talented member of charge a 20 percent copayment for home ending 2 years of fighting between the Geor- my staff, Nick Swyka. Nick has worked in my health. They also impose tough utilization re- gian government and separatists in the Black office for 4 years, the first 2 as a Legislative view standards to further restrict access to this Sea province of Abkhazia. Assistant and the last 2 as my District Direc- needed benefit for our most at-risk bene- He is often cited for coming out of retire- tor, and he is one of the most intelligent and ficiaries. ment in 1998 to address concerns related to hard-working staffers I have had the privilege Attached is a chart which further highlights his beloved country during the Nazi era, which to employ. how beneficiary cost sharing for various serv- with his involvement, provided an acceptable Nick was born and raised in Houston, at- ices in a variety of MA plans surpasses Medi- solution to the international community. tended St. John’s School and graduated from care’s cost-sharing for those same services. It However, it is through our work within the Georgetown University’s School of Foreign is just an illustrative sampling. Organization for Security and Cooperation in Service with a degree in International Political

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HIGHLIGHTS The House passed H.R. 2829, making appropriations for financial serv- ices and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. Senate of the Interior and the Redwood Valley County Chamber Action Water District. (S. Rept. No. 110–117) Routine Proceedings, pages S8641–S8730 H.R. 276, to designate the Piedras Blancas Light Measures Introduced: Twenty-two bills and two Station and the surrounding public land as an Out- resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 1723- standing Natural Area to be administered as a part 1744, and S. Res. 260–261. Pages S8691–92 of the National Landscape Conservation System, and Measures Reported: for other purposes. (S. Rept. No. 110–118) Report to accompany S. 845, to direct the Sec- H.R. 482, to direct the Secretary of the Interior retary of Health and Human Services to expand and to transfer ownership of the American River Pump intensify programs with respect to research and re- Station Project. (S. Rept. No. 110–119) lated activities concerning elder falls. (S. Rept. No. H.R. 839, to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- 110–110) rior to study the feasibility of enlarging the Arthur S. 175, to provide for a feasibility study of alter- V. Watkins Dam Weber Basin Project, Utah, to natives to augment the water supplies of the Central provide additional water for the Weber Basin Project Oklahoma Master Conservancy District and cities to fulfill the purposes for which that project was au- served by the District, with an amendment in the thorized. (S. Rept. No. 110–120) nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 110–111) H.R. 886, to enhance ecosystem protection and S. 324, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to the range of outdoor opportunities protected by stat- conduct a study of water resources in the State of ute in the Skykomish River valley of the State of New Mexico. (S. Rept. No. 110–112) Washington by designating certain lower-elevation S. 542, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior Federal lands as wilderness. (S. Rept. No. 110–121) to conduct feasibility studies to address certain water H.R. 902, to facilitate the use for irrigation and shortages within the Snake, Boise, and Payette River other purposes of water produced in connection with systems in the State of Idaho. (S. Rept. No. development of energy resources, with an amend- 110–113) ment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. S. 1037, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior 110–122) to assist in the planning, design, and construction of S. 1257, to provide the District of Columbia a the Tumalo Irrigation District Water Conservation voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat Project in Deschutes County, Oregon. (S. Rept. No. in the House of Representatives, with amendments. 110–114) (S. Rept. No. 110–123) S. 1110, to amend the Reclamation Projects Au- H.R. 2771, making appropriations for the Legisla- thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to provide tive Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, for the conjunctive use of surface and ground water 2008, without recommendation. in Juab County, Utah. (S. Rept. No. 110–115) H. Con. Res. 7, Calling on the League of Arab S. 1139, to establish the National Landscape Con- States and each Member State individually to ac- servation System, with an amendment in the nature knowledge the genocide in the Darfur region of of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 110–116) Sudan and to step up their efforts to stop the geno- H.R. 235, to allow for the renegotiation of the cide in Darfur, with an amendment and with an payment schedule of contracts between the Secretary amended preamble. D925

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:34 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D28JN7.REC D28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMDIGEST June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D927 States District Judge for the Southern District of Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and New York. adjourned at 7:04 p.m., until 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Joseph S. Van Bokkelen, of Indiana, to be United June 29, 2007. (For Senate’s program, see the re- States District Judge for the Northern District of In- marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on diana. page S8724.) By 94 yeas 4 nays (Vote No. EX. 236), Lt. Gen. Douglas E. Lute U.S. Army. Pages S8662–66, S8670–73, S8720–23, S8727–30 Committee Meetings Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- (Committees not listed did not meet) lowing nominations: Donald B. Marron, of Maryland, to be a Member BUSINESS MEETING of the Council of Economic Advisers. Brent T. Wahlquist, of Pennsylvania, to be Direc- Committee on Appropriations: Committee ordered favor- tor of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and ably reported the following: Enforcement. H.R. 2764, making appropriations for Depart- ment of States, foreign operations, and related pro- Christopher Egan, of Massachusetts, to be Rep- gram, with an amendment; resentative of the United States of America to the An original bill making appropriations for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Devel- Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and opment, with the rank of Ambassador. related agencies for the fiscal year ending September Reed Verne Hillman, of Massachusetts, to be 30, 2008; United States Marshal for the District of Massachu- An original bill making appropriations for energy setts for the term of four years. and water development and related agencies for the Thomas M. Beck, of Virginia, to be a Member of fiscal year ending September 30, 2008. the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term ex- piring July 29, 2012. NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. ADMINISTRATION BUDGET 1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. committee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Routine lists in the Navy. Pages S8724–27 Coast Guard concluded an oversight hearing to ex- Nomination Withdrawn: Senate received notifica- amine the President’s proposed budget request for tion of withdrawal of the following nomination: fiscal year 2008 for the National Oceanic and At- John Ray Correll, of Indiana, to be Director of the mospheric Administration (NOAA), after receiving Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforce- testimony from Vice Admiral Conrad C. ment, which was sent to the Senate on January 9, Lautenbacher, Jr., USN (Ret.), Under Secretary of 2007. Page S8730 Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, and Admin- istrator, NOAA. Messages from the House: Page S8687 Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S8687 GLOBAL WARMING ISSUES Enrolled Bills Presented: Pages S8687–88 Committee on Environment and Public Works: Com- Executive Communications: Pages S8688–89 mittee concluded a hearing to examine global warm- ing issues in the power plant sector, after receiving Petitions and Memorials: Pages S8689–91 testimony from James E. Rogers, Duke Energy Cor- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S8692–93 poration, Charlotte, North Carolina; Peter A. Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Darbee, Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation Pages S8693–S8715 (PG&E), San Francisco, California; Lewis Hay, III, Florida Power and Light Company (FLP), Juno Additional Statements: Page S8687 Beach; David G. Hawkins, Natural Resources De- Amendments Submitted: Pages S8715–19 fense Council, Jason Grumet, National Commission Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S8719 on Energy Policy, Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Cham- ber of Commerce, and Marlo Lewis, Competitive En- Authorities for Committees to Meet: terprise Institute, all of Washington, D.C; Robert E. Pages S8719–20 Murray, Murray Energy Corporation, Cleveland, Record Votes: Four record votes were taken today. Ohio; and Thomas J. Borelli, Free Enterprise Action (Total—238) Pages S8650–51, S8670–71, S8672, S8672–73 Fund, Eastchester, New York.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:34 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D28JN7.REC D28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMDIGEST D928 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 28, 2007 DHS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS BUSINESS MEETING MODERIZATION Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: On Wednesday, June Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- 27, 2007, Committee ordered favorably reported the fairs: Subcommittee on Federal Financial Manage- following: ment, Government Information, Federal Services, S. 423, to increase, effective as of December 1, and International Security concluded a hearing to ex- 2007, the rates of compensation for veterans with amine financial management systems modernization service-connected disabilities and the rates of de- at the Department of Homeland Security, focusing pendency and indemnity compensation for the sur- on systems and processes needed to support the De- vivors of certain disabled veterans; partment’s mission and operations, after receiving S. 1163, to amend title 38, United States Code, testimony from McCoy Williams, Director, Financial to improve compensation and specially adapted hous- Management and Assurance, and Keith Rhodes, ing for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vi- Chief Technologist, Applied Research and Methods, sion involving both eyes, and to provide for the use Center for Technology and Engineering, both of the of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes; Government Accountability Office; and David S. 479, to reduce the incidence of suicide among Norquist, Chief Financial Officer, and Scott Charbo, veterans; Chief Information Officer, both of the Department of S. 1315, to amend title 38, United States Code, Homeland Security. to enhance life insurance benefits for disabled vet- erans, with amendments; and CLASS III GAMING REGULATION S. 1233, to provide and enhance intervention, re- Committee on Indian Affairs: Committee concluded a habilitative treatment, and services to veterans with hearing to examine draft legislation regarding the traumatic brain injury, with amendments. regulation of class III gaming, after receiving testi- NOMINATION mony from Philip N. Hogen, Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission; Dean Shelton, Cali- Committee on Veterans Affairs: On Wednesday, June fornia Gambling Control Commission, Sacramento, 28, 2007, Committee concluded a hearing to exam- on behalf of Governor Schwarzenegger; Myra Pear- ine the nomination of Charles L. Hopkins, of Massa- son, Fort Totten, North Dakota, and Kurt Luger, chusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Af- Bismark, North Dakota, both of the Great Plains In- fairs (Operations, Preparedness, Security and Law En- dian Gaming Association; W. Ron Allen, Jamestown forcement). S’Klallam Tribe, Sequim, Washington, on behalf of INTELLIGENCE the Washington Indian Gaming Association; and Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed Valerie Welsh-Tahbo, Colorado River Indian Tribes, hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony Parker, Arizona. from officials of the intelligence community. Committee recessed subject to the call. h House of Representatives nologies in foreign countries, and to establish the Chamber Action International Clean Energy Foundation, with an Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 58 pub- amendment (H. Rept. 110–215); lic bills, H.R. 2894–2951; and 9 resolutions, H. H.R. 1851, to reform the housing choice voucher Con. Res. 178–181; and H. Res. 525–529 were in- program under section 8 of the United States Hous- troduced. Pages H7430–33 ing Act of 1937, with an amendment (H. Rept. Additional Cosponsors: Pages H7433–35 110–216); and H.R. 1852, to modernize and update the National Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing Ad- H.R. 2420, to declare United States policy on ministration to use risk-based pricing to more effec- international climate cooperation, to authorize assist- tively reach underserved borrowers, with an amend- ance to promote clean and efficient energy tech- ment (H. Rept. 110–217). Pages H7429–30

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:34 Jun 29, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D28JN7.REC D28JNPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMDIGEST June 28, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D929 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she Christmas Tree project (by a recorded vote of 249 appointed Representative McCollum to act as Speak- ayes to 174 noes, Roll No. 593); er Pro Tempore for today. Page H7343 Pages H7354–57, H7400–01 Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest Wicker amendment that prohibits funds from Chaplain, Rev. Erin Conaway, South Main Baptist being used to implement section 5112(n)(2)(C) of Church, Houston, Texas. Page H7343 title 31, United States Code (by a recorded vote of 295 ayes to 127 noes, Roll No. 598); Temporarily extending the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965: The House agreed Pages H7374–75, H7403–04 by unanimous consent to S. 1704, to temporarily ex- Pence amendment that prohibits funds from being tend the programs under the Higher Education Act used by the Federal Communications Commission to of 1965—clearing the measure for the President. implement the Fairness Doctrine, as repealed in Page H7347 General Fairness Doctrine Obligations of Broadcast Licensees, or any other regulations having the same Making appropriations for financial services and substance (by a recorded vote of 309 ayes to 115 general government for the fiscal year ending noes, with 1 voting ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 599); and September 30, 2008: The House passed H.R. 2829, Pages H7375–80, H7404–05 making appropriations for financial services and gen- Goode amendment (No. 32 printed in the Con- eral government for the fiscal year ending September gressional Record of June 26, 2007) that sought to 30, 2008, by a yea-and-nay vote of 240 yeas to 179 prohibit funds from being used to implement or en- nays, Roll No. 606. Pages H7347–H7411 force the Health Care Benefits Expansion Act of Rejected the Lewis (CA) motion to recommit the 1992 (by a recorded vote of 224 ayes to 200 noes, bill to the Committee on Appropriations with in- Roll No. 603). Pages H7390, H7407–08 structions to report the same back promptly to the Rejected: House with an amendment, by a yea-and-nay vote of Flake amendment (No. 17 printed in the Congres- 222 yeas to 199 nays, Roll No. 605. Pages H7409–10 sional Record of June 26, 2007) that sought to pro- Agreed to: hibit funds from being used for the Fairplex Trade Moran (KS) amendment that prohibits funds from and Conference Center, Pomona, California; being used to administer, implement, or enforce the amendment made to section 515.533 of title 31, Pages H7358–60 Code of Federal Regulations, that was published in Flake amendment (No. 28 printed in the Congres- the Federal Register on February 25, 2005; sional Record of June 26, 2007) that sought to pro- Pages H7347–49 hibit funds from being used for the Advantage West DeFazio amendment (No. 9 printed in the Con- Economic Development Group, Certified Entrepre- gressional Record of June 26, 2007) that prohibits neurial Community Program; Pages H7360–61 funds from being used by the Selective Service Sys- Campbell (CA) amendment that sought to pro- tem to prepare for, plan, or execute the Area Office hibit funds from being used for the Wittenberg Mobilization Prototype Exercise; Page H7363 University East Asian Study Center (agreed by unan- Cardoza amendment (that was debated on June imous consent that the House vacate the ordering of 27th) that reduces funding for General Activities a recorded vote on adoption of the amendment to under the General Services Administration by $8 the end that the Chair may put the question on the million and increases funding for the Office of In- amendment de novo); Pages H7369–70 spector General under the General Services Adminis- DeFazio amendment (No. 8 printed in the Con- tration by $6 million (by a recorded vote of 281 ayes gressional Record of June 26, 2007 and debated on to 144 noes, Roll No. 584); Page H7394 June 27th) that sought to increase funding, by off- Garrett (NJ) amendment (No. 1 printed in the set, for the Small Business Administration by $10 Congressional Record of June 25, 2007 and debated million (by a recorded vote of 95 ayes to 320 noes, on June 27th) that prohibits funds from being used Roll No. 585); Page H7395 by the Securities and Exchange Commission to en- Price (GA) amendment (No. 15 printed in the force the requirements of section 404 of the Sar- Congressional Record of June 26, 2007 and debated banes-Oxley Act (by a recorded vote of 267 ayes to on June 27th) that sought to strike section 738 enti- 154 noes, Roll No. 588); Page H7397 tled Requirement for Public-Private Competition (by Flake amendment (No. 19 printed in the Congres- a recorded vote of 158 ayes to 268 noes, Roll No. sional Record of June 26, 2007) that prohibits funds 586); Pages H7395–96 from being used for the Mitchell County Develop- ment Foundation, Inc. for the Home of the Perfect

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(by a recorded vote of 60 ayes to 361 Withdrawn: noes, Roll No. 591); Pages H7350–52, H7399 Ellsworth amendment (No. 10 printed in the Flake amendment (No. 21 printed in the Congres- Congressional Record of June 26, 2007) that was of- sional Record of June 26, 2007) that sought to pro- fered and subsequently withdrawn that sought to hibit funds from being used for the San Francisco prohibit funds from being used to enter into a con- Planning and Urban Research Association, SPUR tract in an amount greater than the simplified acqui- Urban Center (by a recorded vote of 102 ayes to 317 sition threshold unless the prospective contractor cer- noes, Roll No. 592); Pages H7353–54, H7399–H7400 tifies in writing to the agency that the contractor Flake amendment (No. 22 printed in the Congres- owes no Federal tax debt and Page H7357 sional Record of June 26, 2007) that sought to pro- Wolf amendment (No. 14 printed in the Congres- hibit funds from being used for the West Virginia sional Record of June 26, 2007) that was offered and University Research Corporation for renovations of a subsequently withdrawn that sought to establish small business incubator (by a recorded vote of 101 funding for a budget and entitlement reform com- ayes to 325 noes, Roll No. 594); mission. Pages H7357–58 Pages H7361–63, H7401 Point of Order sustained against: Campbell (CA) amendment that sought to pro- Lucas amendment (No. 34 printed in the Congres- hibit funds from being used for the Abraham Lin- sional Record of June 26, 2007) that sought to pro- coln National Airport Commission (by a recorded hibit funds from being used by the United States vote of 107 ayes to 318 noes, Roll No. 595); Government to seize, other than for value given in Pages H7363–65, H7401–02 a sale or exchange, any coin, medal or numismatic Emanuel amendment that sought to prohibit item made or issued by the United States Govern- funds from being used for the Office of the Vice President (by a recorded vote of 209 ayes to 217 ment before January 1, 1933; Page H7349 Section 106 regarding qualified tax collection con- noes, Roll No. 596); Pages H7365–69, H7402–03 Campbell (CA) amendment that sought to pro- tracts; and Pages H7352–53 hibit funds from being used for a list of sundry Kingston amendment that sought to prohibit projects contained in the bill (by a recorded vote of funds from being used to enter into a contract with 48 ayes to 372 noes, Roll No. 597); an entity that does not participate in the basic pilot Pages H7370–74, H7403 program described in section 403(a) of the Illegal Jordan amendment (No. 31 printed in the Con- Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility gressional Record of June 26, 2007) that sought to Act of 1996. Page H7387 provide that each amount appropriated or otherwise H. Res. 517, the rule providing for consideration made available by this Act that is not required to of the bill, was agreed to on Wednesday, June 27th. be appropriated or otherwise made available by a Adjournment Resolution: The House agreed to H. provision of law is reduced by 8.9 percent (by a re- Con. Res. 179, providing for an adjournment of the corded vote of 149 ayes to 276 noes, Roll No. 600); House and a recess or adjournment of the Senate. Pages H7380–83, H7405–06 Page H7391

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Testimony was heard from Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee, on In- Representatives Thompson of California, Moran of telligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Virginia and Drake; Walter Cruickshank, Acting Di- Assessment held a hearing entitled ‘‘Over-Classifica- rector, Minerals Management Service, Department of tion and Pseudo-Classification: Making DHS the the Interior; Frank Wagner, member, Senate, State Gold Standard for Designating Classified and Sen- of Virginia; Albert Pollard, former Member, House sitive Homeland Security Information.’’ Testimony of Delegates, State of Virginia; and public witnesses. was heard from J. William Leonard, Director, Infor- mation Security Oversight Office, National Archives OVERSIGHT—NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT and Record Administration; and public witnesses. POLICY ACT EXCLUSIONS Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Na- OVERSIGHT—CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS tional Parks, Forests and Public Lands held an over- ENFORCEMENT sight hearing entitled ‘‘Management by Exclusion: Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Con- The Forest Service Use of Categorical Exclusions stitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties held an from NEPA.’’ Testimony was heard from Mark Rey, oversight hearing on the Impact of Ledbetter v. Good- Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environ- year on the Effective Enforcement of Civil Rights ment, USDA; Robin Nazzaro, Director, Natural Re- Laws. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. sources and Environment, GAO; Harrison Pollak, Deputy Attorney General, State of California; and MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES public witnesses. Committee on Natural Resources: Ordered reported the fol- WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE AT K-TOWN lowing bills: H.R. 1239, amended, National Under- DOD’S LARGEST SINGLE FACILITY ground Railroad Network to Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1388, amended, Star-Spangled Banner CONSTRUCTION PROJECT National Historic Trail Act; H.R. 1011, amended, Vir- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Held a ginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007; H.R. 189, amended, hearing on Waste, Fraud and Abuse at the K-Town: How Paterson Great Falls National Park Act of 2007; H.R. Mismanagement Has Derailed DOD’s Largest Single Fa- 761, amended, To authorize the Secretary of the Interior cility Construction Project. Testimony was heard from to convey to the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark the following officials of the GAO: Gregory D. Kutz, Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. Managing Director, Forensic Audits and Special Inves- Certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark tigations; Terrell G. Dorn, Director, Physical Infrastruc- National Historic Trail in Nebraska, to be used as an his- ture; and Bruce A. Causseaux, Senior Level Contract and torical interpretive site along the trail; H.R. 1285, Procurement Fraud Specialist Forensic Audits and Special amended, Snoqualmie Pass Land Conveyance Act; H.R. Investigations; BG Danny K. Gardner, USAF, Director, 1205, amended, Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Installations and Mission Support, U.S. Air Forces in Eu- Act of 2007; H.R. 2400, amended, Ocean and Coastal rope, Department of Defense; and public witnesses. Mapping Integration Act; H.R. 50, amended, Multi- NASA’S EARTH SCIENCE/APPLICATIONS national Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act PROGRAMS of 2007; H.R. 465, amended, Asian Elephant Conserva- tion Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 1834, amended, Committee on Science and Technology: Subcommittee on National Ocean Exploration Program Act; H.R. 716, Space and Aeronautics held a hearing on NASA’s amended, Santa Rosa Urban Water Reuse Plan Act; H.R. Earth Science and Applications Programs: Fiscal 31, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Wastewater Year 2008 Budget Request and Issues. Testimony and Recycled Water Facilities Act of 2007; H.R. 1503, was heard from Michael H. Freilich, Director, Earth amended, Avra/Black Wash Reclamation and Riparian Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, Restoration Project; H.R. 1526, amended, Bay Area Re- NASA; and public witnesses. gional Water Recycling Program Authorization Act; H.R. 1337, amended, To provide for a feasibility study RECORDING ARTISTS WEBCASTERS of alternatives to augment the water supplies of the Cen- ROYALTY RATES tral Oklahoma master Conservancy District and cities served by the district; and 1725, Rancho California Committee on Small Business: Held a hearing on As- Water District Recycled Water Reclamation Facility Act sessing the Impact of the Copyright Royalty Board of 2007. Decision to Increase Royalty Rates on Recording

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Artists and Webcasters. Testimony was head from COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, Representative Inslee; and public witnesses. JUNE 29, 2007 MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Ordered reported the following measures: H.R. 2881, amend- Senate ed, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 2830, No meetings/hearings scheduled. amended, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007; H.R. 2722, Integrated Deepwater Program Reform House Act; H.R. 2775, amended, To amend the Robert T. Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Inter- Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance national Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight and Act to authorize funding for emergency management the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learn- performance grants; H.R. 781, To redesignate Lock ing and Competitiveness of the Committee on Education and Dam No. 5 of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas and Labor, joint hearing on International Students and River Navigation System near Redfield, Arkansas, Visiting Scholars: Trends, Barriers, and Implications for authorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act approved American Universities and U.S. Foreign Policy, 9:30 July 24, 1946, as the ‘‘Colonel Charles D. Maynard a.m., 2172 Rayburn. Lock and Dam;’’ and H. Res. 375, amended, Hon- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Eco- oring United Parcel Service and its 100 years of nomic Opportunity, to mark up the following bills: H.R. commitment and leadership in the United States. 1315, To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide The Committee also approved General Services specially adaptive housing assistance to certain disabled Administration Lease Resolutions. members of the Armed Forces residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member; H.R. 1750, To VETERANS MEASURES amend Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend from Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on 90 days to 1 year the period after release of a member Health approved for full Committee action, as of the Armed Forces from duty during which the member amended, H.R. 2623, To amend title 38, United is protected from mortgage foreclosure under that Act; States Code, to prohibit the collection of copayments H.R. 1240, To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to for all hospice care furnished by the Department of establish a scholarship program for students seeking a de- Veterans Affairs. gree or certificate in the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility; and H.R. 1632, Improving Vet- MEMBER REQUESTS erans’ Reemployment Act of 2007, 9:30 a.m., 334 Can- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Met in execu- non. tive session to consider Member requests for docu- ments in the possession of the Committee.

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Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will be in a period of morn- Program for Tuesday, July 10th: To be announced. ing business.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Green, Gene, Tex., E1429 Porter, Jon C., Nev., E1435 Grijalva, Rau´ l M., Ariz., E1427 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E1430, E1439, E1441, E1445 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E1449 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1450 Reyes, Silvestre, Tex., E1434 Bonner, Jo, Ala., E1433 Hensarling, Jeb, Tex., E1430 Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E1433 Boozman, John, Ark., E1428 Hill, Baron P., Ind., E1448 Ryan, Paul, Wisc., E1435 Boustany, Charles W., Jr., La., E1433 Holt, Rush D., N.J., E1436 Sanchez, Loretta, Calif., E1429 Brown, Henry E., Jr., S.C., E1449 Israel, Steve, N.Y., E1444 Sarbanes, John P., Md., E1431 Brown-Waite, Ginny, Fla., E1447 Jindal, Bobby, La., E1432 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E1448 Carson, Julia, Ind., E1428 Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’, Jr., Ga., E1446 Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E1427, E1433, E1434 Carter, John R., Tex., E1433, E1434 Jones, Stephanie Tubbs, Ohio, E1427 Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E1450 Costello, Jerry F., Ill., E1436, E1446 Kind, Ron, Wisc., E1428 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E1447 Crowley, Joseph, N.Y., E1428 Kirk, Mark Steven, Ill., E1434 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E1438, E1440, E1443 Culberson, John Abney, Tex., E1450 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E1439, E1441 Turner, Michael R., Ohio, E1437 Davis, Artur, Ala., E1429 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E1427 Udall, Mark, Colo., E1431 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E1447 McMorris Rodgers, Cathy, Wash., E1430 Udall, Tom, N.M., E1448 Dreier, David, Calif., E1439, E1442 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1435, E1437, E1439, E1441 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1432 Ellsworth, Brad, Ind., E1447 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E1429, E1434 Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, Fla., E1435, E1437 Etheridge, Bob, N.C., E1432 Mitchell, Harry E., Ariz., E1428 Waxman, Henry A., Calif., E1438, E1440, E1443 Farr, Sam, Calif., E1449 Musgrave, Marilyn N., Colo., E1428 Westmoreland, Lynn A., Mac, Ga., E1432 Ferguson, Mike, N.J., E1449 Oberstar, James L., Minn., E1437 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E1444 Graves, Sam, Mo., E1427, E1427 Paul, Ron, Tex., E1436 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E1448

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