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Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013 No. 135 House of Representatives The House met at 10 o’clock and was H.R. 3233 that I introduced with Rep- LATTE’s office, and Chad Kreikemeier called to order by the Speaker pro tem- resentative ADAM KINZINGER that kept in Senator SHAHEEN’s office. The Sen- pore (Mr. HARPER). the Special Immigrant Visa program ator helped spearhead that effort on f alive for Iraqi nationals who helped the the other side of the Capitol. United States during the war effort at And off the Hill there were veterans, DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO great peril to themselves and their veterans like Matt Zeller, who was not TEMPORE families. These are the interpreters, going to let the person whom he de- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- the guides and drivers, people who per- pended on in Iraq suffer that fate. Or- fore the House the following commu- formed a myriad of functions that were ganizations off the Hill, like the Iraqi nication from the Speaker: essential for American operations both Refugee Assistance Project and their WASHINGTON, DC, militarily and diplomatically and for staff, Katie Reisner and Becca Heller, October 3, 2013. our development efforts. were invaluable in keeping the progress I hereby appoint the Honorable GREGG Since I introduced the first legisla- going. HARPER to act as Speaker pro tempore on tion on these refugees 6 years ago, I It was kind that Chairman GOOD- this day. have watched impatiently as the LATTE, the Judiciary Committee chair, JOHN A. BOEHNER, flawed Special Immigrant Visa pro- introduced the unanimous consent re- Speaker of the House of Representatives. gram has sputtered, leaving Iraqis and quest. There was lots of scrambling and f Afghans twisting in the wind trying to many items at loose ends, but somehow MORNING-HOUR DEBATE escape those countries, away from peo- we were able to follow through with ple with long memories who seek to do this small but critical step to keep the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- them harm. program alive. Now the challenge is to ant to the order of the House of Janu- Then, Monday night, it died. Sep- finally make it work for these des- ary 3, 2013, the Chair will now recog- tember 30, the visa program for the perate Iraqis and Afghans. nize Members from lists submitted by Iraqis expired. After 72 hours of furious Kirk Johnson’s book, ‘‘To Be a the majority and minority leaders for activity, last night, the United States Friend Is Fatal: The Fight to Save the morning-hour debate. sent a signal that we were not going to Iraqis America Left Behind,’’ is a call The Chair will alternate recognition leave them behind. Last night, Con- to action. It details what we need to do between the parties, with each party gress came together—the House and to meet our obligations. limited to 1 hour and each Member the Senate, Republican and Demo- In the midst of all the controversy other than the majority and minority crat—to make it possible to uphold our and frustration here on Capitol Hill, we leaders and the minority whip limited end of the bargain. But, unfortunately, were able to come together for a brief to 5 minutes each, but in no event shall the program still is horribly flawed, moment this evening. Let’s not let the debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. disastrously slow, and in dire need of shutdown overshadow the myriad of de- f reform. But we can take heart that the tails that are important—even life and bipartisan leadership displayed on this death—for people at home and abroad. EXTENDING THE SPECIAL issue might make it possible for us to Those who risked their lives for the IMMIGRATION VISA PROGRAM actually make it work. American mission in Iraq and Afghani- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I would thank my colleagues, ADAM stan deserve our best efforts. Last Chair recognizes the gentleman from KINZINGER, TULSI GABBARD, CHRIS GIB- night we saw a glimpse of it. I hope we Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) for 5 min- SON, STEVE STIVERS, and STENY HOYER are able to follow through. utes. and others who stepped in during this f Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, tumultuous time to make sure the the floor of this House has been the project continued. PASS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE scene of many heated exchanges of Despite what was going on behind the SPENDING BILLS late—the shutdown controversy around scenes, there were many staff without The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Affordable Care Act and budget dif- whose tireless dedication to doing the Chair recognizes the gentleman from ferences—but in the midst of some real right thing this would never have hap- Alabama (Mr. BROOKS) for 5 minutes. tension and frustration, there was a pened. I would like to thank Robert Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- bright spot last evening. Karem in Leader CANTOR’s office; er, I am privileged to represent Red- I was pleased that there was a unani- Mariah Sixkiller in STENY HOYER’s of- stone Arsenal, one of America’s pre- mous consent agreement to approve fice, Dimple Shah in Chairman GOOD- mier military bases and home to the

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:04 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03OC7.000 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6178 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 3, 2013 Army Materiel Command, Aviation and tionism and allow a vote—just a vote— I’m a doctor by training, and I look Missile Command, Security Assistance on the defense bills that have passed at this from the perspective of being a Command, Contracting Command, Ex- the House of Representatives with bi- doctor and the American patients. As peditionary Contracting Command, partisan support. If he does, both bills reported in my hometown newspaper, Space and Missile Defense Command, will pass and become law and national the Sacramento Bee, at my hometown and numerous other program executive defense will be fully funded and exempt hospital where I’m still a clinical pro- offices, agencies, and centers. from President Obama’s shutdown or- fessor, UC Davis Medical Center, here According to the Department of De- ders. is what they said: fense, ‘‘of the Department’s 800,000 ci- Mr. Speaker, the Senate, White For cancer patients, government help—in vilian workers, about half will be fur- House, and Congress agree on close to the form of clinical trials sponsored by the loughed.’’ That means President 99 percent of our appropriations bills. National Cancer Institute—can be a matter Obama, our Commander in Chief, in his The White House and Senate must stop of life and death. And the NCI, a Federal agency, has closed its doors for the duration. sole discretion, publicly declared that using a Federal Government shutdown roughly 400,000 DOD civilian employees and the loss of 400,000 national defense One of my colleagues, Dr. David are not ‘‘essential’’ to America’s na- jobs to coerce the House of Representa- Gandara, a UC Davis Cancer Center tional security. tives into spending money America lung cancer specialist, said this: While I disagree and question why does not have on a socialized medicine We have California patients from our cen- any Commander in Chief would, in his program that does not work and that a ter who have been going through clinical majority of Americans do not want. trials there and have been told to go home. sole discretion, slight 400,000 defense The program has been shut down. workers by declaring them superfluous The responsible thing to do is to fund Now, I know yesterday you brought a to America’s national security, that is the 99 percent, end the Federal Govern- bill to the floor, a resolution that re- not why I address the House of Rep- ment shutdown, and then debate and negotiate the 1 percent that we legiti- stored partial funding to the NIH for 3 resentatives today. What I want to months, through December. But as a know is: Why do President Obama, mately disagree on. Mr. Speaker, I urge Democrat Senate doctor, cancer patients are not looking Democrat Senate Majority Leader at 3 months. They need some certainty. HARRY REID, and their allies point- Majority Leader HARRY REID to join our bipartisan House effort to com- We need some certainty in the practice lessly insist on shutting down the of medicine when we’re sitting with DOD? promise—yes, compromise—and pass the National Defense Authorization our patients. So I implore this body to Let me elaborate. come together as Democrats and Re- On June 14, 2013, almost 4 months Act and Defense appropriations bill, publicans to think about those patients ago, the House of Representatives thereby securing America’s national security while at the same time restor- and to think about those Americans passed H.R. 1960, the National Defense who are being hurt by our inability to Authorization Act, on a 315–108 bipar- ing 400,000 jobs America’s economy sorely needs. do our job. tisan vote; 103 House Democrats, a Now, as a Democrat, I’m going to Democrat majority, joined 212 Repub- f continue talking to my Republican col- licans to pass the National Defense Au- WE NEED LEADERSHIP, NOT THE leagues and looking at ways that we thorization Act. BLAME GAME can move forward, but inflammatory On July 24, 2013, almost 3 months The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rhetoric and the blame game is not ago, the House passed H.R. 2397, the De- Chair recognizes the gentleman from going to get us anywhere. We’ve got to fense appropriations bill on a 315–109 California (Mr. BERA) for 5 minutes. learn how to listen to one another, bipartisan vote; 95 House Democrats Mr. BERA of California. Mr. Speaker, we’ve got to learn how to speak to one joined 220 Republicans in passing the day No. 3—day No. 3—of a government another, and we’ve got to learn how to Defense appropriations bill. shutdown that doesn’t need to happen. put the American people ahead of polit- I publicly thank the House Demo- Mr. Speaker, we need leadership, we ical parties. That’s who we work for. crats who supported the programs and don’t need the blame game, and yet The oath I took as a doctor is borne funding that help America’s that is what we are seeing. Republicans on a foundation of two solid principles: warfighters protect American lives. blaming Democrats, Democrats blam- benevolence, to do good; nonmalfea- Collectively, these defense bills restore ing Republicans, the House blaming sance, to do no harm. funding lost because of sequestration the Senate, the Senate blaming the Mr. Speaker, Congress’ inability to and fully fund America’s military and House, and the House blaming the get the job done is doing irreparable national defense. If these defense bills President. harm to Americans and to American become law, then national defense is That isn’t getting us anywhere. And patients, and we certainly are not exempt from President Obama’s shut- to the American people, they’re not doing any good by not getting a budget down orders. saying: Oh, it’s the Democrats’ fault or put together and getting America back Unfortunately, there is an unhappy it’s the Republicans’ fault. They’re on track. Let’s do our job. Let’s do ending to the House’s bipartisan sup- looking at Congress and saying: Why what the American people sent us here port for national defense. Democrat can’t you do your job? Why can’t you to do. Let’s work together as Repub- Senate Majority Leader HARRY REID come together as Democrats and Re- licans and Democrats and learn how to needlessly obstructs votes on both publicans, bring your best ideas for- listen to one another again and do the bills, thus causing them to languish 3 ward and compromise and negotiate? work of the American public. and 4 months in the United States Sen- What this House is doing, what Con- Mr. Speaker, the public is watching. ate. gress is doing, is reckless. It’s irrespon- f Senate intransigence means the De- sible. We need to start putting the partment of Defense is subject to Presi- American people’s interests first be- THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH HAS OF- dent Obama’s shutdown orders and cause they’re the ones that we work FENDED WORLD WAR II VET- 400,000 defense workers are, as of today, for. That’s who sent us here. ERANS barred from helping our warfighters We’re not asking anyone to give up The SPEAKER pro tempore. The who risk their lives for America both their convictions. We all have our con- Chair recognizes the gentleman from here and abroad. Each day these 400,000 victions, and we all have our districts Florida (Mr. MICA) for 5 minutes. defense workers do not work is another and the people back home. What we’re Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker and my col- day America’s warfighters are without asking for, the Members in this body, leagues, I am pleased to hear the gen- their help, is another delay that denies the Republicans and the Democrats, is tleman from California from the other our warfighters the cutting edge in to think about the country. Now is the side of the aisle who just spoke and his high-tech weaponry needed to defeat time for us to put the American people willingness to work together. I think America’s enemies with minimal loss first. That means we’ve got to be able that’s the kind of cooperation that the of life. to come forward and understand and American people are looking for and Mr. Speaker, Democrat Senator learn how to listen. It’s hurting real that Congress needs to adhere to in HARRY REID should stop his obstruc- people. coming together and resolving this.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:04 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.004 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6179 No one wants a shutdown. No one the mandates that are in this bill that far there has already been compromise wants to see vital and essential govern- can and need to be revised. from the Democrats down from the en- ment programs eliminated or withheld The President has already revised the acted spending to the Ryan budget to from the public. Sometimes in these law. The President said he didn’t need the Senate budget and finally to the situations that are most difficult, you the Congress, as you will recall, some continuing resolution, which is very actually become concerned about basic time ago, and obviously he hasn’t. He close to the Ryan budget—not a budget common sense or, again, the attempts changed some of the terms, given ex- amount that we agree with but some of certain people to try to embarrass emptions to employers, put that off for people would be willing to compromise each side. a year, which was part of the law. on. I think one of the worst things I’ve We’ve asked—and, again, some of us In fact, there was a budget that was seen in my service was the closedown wanted it repealed. Some of us didn’t passed by the House, a budget passed of some of our memorials. This prob- like it, but we now have it. We need to by the Senate, and we passed No Budg- ably won’t show up for my colleagues revise it, and we need to make certain et, No Pay, which I was a cosponsor of, very well, but this is the Martin Lu- that Americans have good health care to make sure this budget process pro- ther King Memorial. You just walk up and access to affordable care, but not ceeded; but the Speaker has refused, and look at it. But to deploy Interior with bureaucracy. since that happened, to appoint con- and park personnel to put out barriers We’ve offered at least three alter- ferees to a Budget Committee. That’s to constrain the public from even walk- natives and some changes, the last one the next step. That’s how we get a ing is an absolutely senseless and pretty simple, to delay for a while the budget, to appoint conferees who then mindless bureaucratic move. individual mandate, like we’ve done for have the responsibility of working out Many people saw also the construc- others. So we can do this and we must compromises. tion. And this, again, is not a very good do this. We must succeed for the Amer- We wrote to the Speaker back in photo, but this is Park personnel that ican people. April, April 17. Here’s a copy of the let- were deployed putting fences up in f ter. Ranking Member CHRIS VAN HOL- front of the Lincoln Memorial and LEN and I wrote to the Speaker urging then, most offensively, to put barriers BUDGET CONFERENCE him to appoint conferees so we could to block, in an open-air park memorial, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The continue the budget process, but he’s our World War II veterans’ memorial. Chair recognizes the gentleman from refused to do that. This is senseless. Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE) for 5 min- Then, just moments before the shut- I have talked to Mr. ISSA and the utes. down happened, Republicans said: Oh, Oversight subcommittee that I chair— Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, we are let’s go to conference on the funding Mr. ISSA chairs the whole Oversight now on our third day of the Republican bill, the continuing resolution, not on Committee of Congress. I know Mr. shutdown of the Federal Government. the budget. That, of course, was a vote HASTINGS is going to look into this, his My constituents and people all across to shut down the government, because Natural Resources Committee. But this this country are disgusted with what that wasn’t going to happen in 45 min- is a senseless offense to the American they’re seeing, the absence of an agree- utes. And so the government shut people and particularly our veterans ment on a simple idea: the American down, and this is now day three. and others, there is no reason for this. people have a right to a government You have to wonder: Why is it that So some common sense has to prevail that is open to serve them, but our the Republicans have refused to pass a in all of this. government is closed. Eight hundred clean funding bill that we are calling We will get beyond this. People will thousand men and women across the for? Well, one member of the House Re- be made whole. It is unfortunate that country have been placed on furlough publican caucus said: sometimes government, whether it was because Speaker BOEHNER and the Now that we’ve jumped off the cliff and lit back in Washington’s days or through- House Republican leadership will not ourselves on fire, we’ve entered the valley of out our history, does work on a bring up a clean continuing resolution the shadow of death. We’ve got to keep run- brinksmanship basis and does not get to fund the government and keep the ning and hold together. to a resolution, particularly when you government open. Mr. Speaker, our country is facing come to difficult times. Now, I would like to talk a little bit very serious challenges today. Men and My colleagues, we are at one of the about what that means for my con- women in cities and towns all across most difficult times in history. Within stituents, and first to say that I have our country don’t know where to find the next 2 weeks, the United States of extended office hours in my district of- work, don’t know if they’re going to be America will be at our debt limit. We’ll fice from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to make sure able to go to work. Seniors are nervous be $17 trillion in debt. They’re going to that my constituents have whatever about whether they can rely on Social come and ask for another trillion dol- help I can provide during this govern- Security and Medicare, and young peo- lars for a year to keep us from being a ment shutdown to help navigate ple are worried about whether they can deadbeat Nation. through the Federal Government, and afford to go to college. These issues are How did we get here? That’s part of that is staffed by my employees who far too important for Republicans to the question that has to be resolved have no guaranty they will even be refuse to negotiate simply as a matter here. You had an era of unprecedented paid. of pride. Every Member of this House spending, 4 years in which the other But I want to talk this morning needs to put aside political posturing side—and these are facts—took control. about how we got here, not to assign and act in the best interests of the peo- They spent $1.5 trillion more than they blame to one side or the other but to ple who sent us here. took in the first year in office—1.4 tril- suggest how we move forward, because Rather than coming together to sup- lion, 1.3 trillion, and so on and so on, we’ve heard from the Speaker these port commonsense solutions and poli- until we’ve gone from $9 trillion in last few days and from many of the Re- cies that would strengthen our coun- debt to 17, reaching 18, almost double publican leaders they just want to try, Speaker BOEHNER and the Repub- in 5 or 6 years. That’s unsustainable. compromise; if the Democrats would licans have decided to shut down the So that’s what this is about. just be willing to compromise and go to Federal Government until they’re able It’s also about a health care program. a conference committee, this would all to undermine the Affordable Care Act. I come from a family that at times work out, and that Republicans are in- For them, it has become an obsession. didn’t have health care. And many terested in delaying health care reform Earlier this week, one House Repub- Americans need health care, and we and cutting spending and the Demo- lican called the Affordable Care Act should be able to provide them, but crats refuse to negotiate on these ‘‘the most insidious law known to people didn’t ask for a bureaucracy. issues. man.’’ House Republicans compared People didn’t ask for thousands of bu- Well, this is actually completely this debate to the terrorist attacks of reaucrats here to manage a govern- false. In fact, look at this chart. We September 11. And when he held the ment program. They didn’t ask for IRS began with spending in the President’s floor for 21 hours, Senator TED CRUZ in- enforcers. They didn’t ask for many of budget of $1.2 trillion. You can see how voked the horrors of World War II and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:04 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.005 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6180 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 3, 2013 the Nazi regime when talking about b 1030 Mr. Speaker, let us vote. Let’s pass health care reform. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN the Senate amendment to the con- Mr. Speaker, this kind of hyperbole tinuing resolution, let’s reopen the and this kind of plainly inflammatory The SPEAKER pro tempore. The government of this United States of rhetoric has no place in a serious dis- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from America, and let’s do it now. Oregon (Ms. BONAMICI) for 5 minutes. cussion about the future of our coun- f try. For weeks, we’ve heard that the Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, this is Republicans would refuse to fund the day three of a completely unnecessary REAL WORLD PEOPLE AND government until it dismantled or government shutdown. About 800,000 OBAMACARE defunded the Affordable Care Act. This people don’t know if they’ll have a pay- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The became their party’s mantra until 2 check at the end of the week. Basic Chair recognizes the gentleman from days ago, because 2 days ago the Re- government services are being denied, Texas (Mr. FLORES) for 5 minutes. publicans stopped trying to defund hundreds of millions of dollars wasted. Mr. FLORES: Mr. Speaker, I rise ObamaCare for the first time and start- Moms who count on WIC to feed their today to talk about what real world ed to try to carve out programs to fund kids are being hurt. Head Start pro- people in Texas District 17 are saying one by one. The very reason they viders are closing. Families trying to about ObamaCare. Leonard from Waco brought this government to a screech- buy a home are turned away. Small writes: ing halt and closed it down was all of a businesses needing loans are told to Government is too big. No one knows how sudden gone. wait. to lead. Government needs to get out of our So I ask my colleagues today: What’s This could all end in about 20 min- lives. Repeal ObamaCare. Whatever the cost, the problem now? What’s the hold up utes if we could just vote on the com- it will be less than the negative effect it will promise that already passed the Sen- have here on this country and on all Ameri- on passing a clean funding bill to re- cans. open government and then go to con- ate. Is it perfect? No. It funds the gov- Lance and Tamara of Thorndale ference to work out all of the dif- ernment at levels below the budget write: ferences on many important policy passed by Democrats in the Senate and issues? proposed by Democrats in the House. It We would like to express our disdain for So, Mr. Speaker, I ask my Repub- keeps in place the across-the-board the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare. Although we have health insur- lican colleagues, my friends on the cuts triggered by sequestration, which I didn’t vote for and do not support. ance that meets the standard of care, we also other side of the aisle, to do what’s know that this health care program will ad- right for our country and demand that But I am willing to support this bill, versely affect many young people who are the Speaker bring a funding bill to the this compromise, this so-called clean just now starting out in life and may not floor to open government and pass this continuing resolution because we are have adequate care that meets the standard. resolution today. damaging the country by this shut- While we do not believe that taxpayers or down, and we need to reopen the gov- health care providers should fund the bill for f ernment. those who do not have health care, the ACA WESTERN PENNSYLVANIANS And why is the government shut is clearly not the solution. Any program WANT FAIRNESS FOR ALL AND down? People don’t understand this. that federally mandates health care and in- NO SPECIAL DEALS IN WASH- volves punitive sanctions by way of the IRS Well, because some of my colleagues on tax returns should be considered a crime. INGTON want to defund, delay, and deny the Af- It will neither help the poor nor the wealthy The SPEAKER pro tempore. The fordable Care Act. that will suffer the negative impact of this Chair recognizes the gentleman from Mr. Speaker and colleagues, we took plan, but rather the young, working, and Pennsylvania (Mr. ROTHFUS) for 5 min- an oath here. When we were sworn into taxpaying family that earns just enough to utes. the office, we took an oath to support survive. Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, it’s day the Constitution. And according to the We believe that a bad plan is worse than no Constitution, when a bill passes both plan, and Congress should continue to oppose three of Senator REID’s government and repeal the ACA, even if it means a con- shutdown. The American people are Chambers and is signed into law by the tinuation of the government shutdown. We frustrated, western Pennsylvanians are President, it becomes a law. We learned received a letter from President Obama in frustrated, and I am frustrated. that in basic civics. The Affordable which he clearly blamed the U.S. House for Make no mistake: there is a choice Care Act is a duly-passed, signed by the the shutdown, and where he accepted no re- here. The House’s solution embraces President, and upheld by the Supreme sponsibility. We cannot abide by this Presi- fairness for all. The Senate’s spending Court law. dent, and do not support him or his self-serv- bill protects special deals for Wash- So if you don’t like a law, how do you ing ideologies. ington, D.C. change it? Again, think back to civics. John from College Station writes: The House passed four reasonable Through the legislative process. Draft No to ObamaCare. compromises to keep the government legislation, have hearings, mark it up, Mike from Hewitt writes: open. Our latest solution ends the spe- put it up for a vote. That’s how this Please hold the line against the Affordable cial deal that President Obama cut for body ought to function. Care Act. Do not give in. Senators and Representatives. It also How not to change laws? By shutting Barry from Pflugerville writes: gives individuals and families the same down the Federal Government. Who on As you know, the Patient Protection and break from the health care law that Earth could be proud of what we are Affordable Care Act was passed in the middle President Obama gave to Big Business. doing here? Who could look at this and of the night, and without the support of the Senator REID could reopen the gov- be proud? I tell you, the American peo- American people. I am calling on you, as one ernment today. Unfortunately, he re- ple, in fact people around the world, of your constituents, to stop this legislation fuses to compromise. In fact, he said are watching. They have seen bitter- by defunding its implementation until the yesterday that he is ‘‘locked in tight.’’ ness and rancor, they have heard over- law can be repealed and replaced with legis- lation that benefits the citizens of the Senator REID is ‘‘locked in tight’’ on simplification, and a lot of misinforma- United States of America. those special breaks for Big Business, tion. You were elected into office to represent Senators, and Representatives. This is It is time to stop governing by cyni- the values and needs of those of us who live an outrage. cism and crisis. It’s time to realize in your State and your district. The passage Mr. Speaker, as I answer the phones that what is happening here is beneath of this legislation was an abdication of the in my office, I hear from constituents the dignity of this Chamber and this oath the lawmakers took when sworn into who tell me that there should be no body. It’s time to restore democracy. office, and I hope that you will do the right special deals; there should be fairness Mr. Speaker and colleagues, the thing now and stop the law from being fully for all. The American people deserve American people do not deserve this implemented, and will work to enact real re- form for our health care system based on better from their Senators. It is time shutdown. There are enough Members free market principles, not government in- for the Senate to end special deals, em- of the Republican and Democratic cau- terference. Americans enjoy the best health brace fairness for all, and reopen this cuses to open this government right care system in the world, and this legislation government. now. harms the very people it is intended to help.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:04 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.005 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6181 Marilyn from College Station writes: CONSTITUTIONAL BUT And it’s time for us to quit pushing a I urge you to stand firm and do all that UNCONSCIONABLE piecemeal startup for a wholesale shut- you can to repeal/defund this law that is a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The down. This is the richest country in the disaster to employers, employees, and our Chair recognizes the gentleman from world. We shouldn’t carry on like this. health care system. Texas (Mr. AL GREEN) for 5 minutes. It’s time for us to move forward and Jack from Woodway writes: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- end the shutdown. Let’s have free and fair and open ne- Mr. FLORES, please do all in your power to er, what we are doing here in Congress help fund the government, and please do not may not be unconstitutional, but it is gotiations. Let’s not do it with the fund ObamaCare. As seniors, we cannot af- unconscionable. It is unconscionable threat of the demise of the government ford the increased premiums for our insur- for us to have a wholesale shutdown of at stake. Let’s do it with everybody’s ance coverage. the government and a piecemeal start intent in mind. Let’s not pick and Tonya from Waco writes: up. It is unconscionable to pit needy choose. Let’s not say one is blessed Americans against needy Americans. It today and another will be blessed to- I am a small business owner in Waco. I built my business from nothing, and I see the is unconscionable. morrow. Let’s share the blessings of horrible ramifications of ObamaCare on It may be lawful to single out some this Nation with all of the people that small business. Please stand strong and fight and say, you are among the fortunate we represent. to defund ObamaCare. that we will bless today, but it’s un- And finally, Dr. King reminded us conscionable. It’s wrong. It may be Debra from Bryan writes: that injustice anywhere is a threat to lawful, but it’s not right. justice everywhere. I say to my veteran The President’s health care must be It is wrong to decide that persons friends, whom I support, you should defunded before it destroys our econ- who happen to be poor, who need WIC, not feel good knowing that somebody omy, our workforce, our health care who need the very sustenance that peo- has decided to bless you at the expense system, and our way of life. My insur- ple acquire to exist, food, clothing and of somebody else. ance will increase 42 percent in 2014, shelter, it’s wrong to say you are not f and who knows where it goes from blessed today. Your time will come, there. As a citizen of the United but not today. It may be constitu- FRUSTRATION OVER THE States, I do not want my tax dollars to tional, but it’s unconscionable. STALEMATE fund a train wreck. We simply cannot It is unconscionable for us, in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The afford it. Please convince your fellow richest country in the world, to con- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from clude that a mother who has a child, Representatives they are destroying Alabama (Mrs. ROBY) for 5 minutes. the working class. There is no way this making $15,080 a year, working full- Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, I rise this is good for all of us. time and living below the poverty line, morning to express my frustration and it’s unconscionable for us to push a the frustration of my constituents over A young man from Brazos County system that will cause her to work writes: the stalemate here in Washington. full-time and not have insurance. It didn’t have to come to this. The My current premium for a family plan with ObamaCare, the Affordable Care Act, a $5,000 deductible costs $360 per month. This House has put forth four proposals to by any name you call it, will allow the Senate, each one offering a com- was canceled due to ObamaCare. that mother to get insurance for her- promise to the other side. Time after When trying to apply for ObamaCare, self and her child. It may not be uncon- time Senator REID stonewalled our ef- he got two new quotes. The first was stitutional to adhere to a principle forts to forge a compromise and pre- one with a $12,700 deductible and cost that would cause a repeal of the Afford- vent a shutdown. When House Repub- $691 per month. When he tried to find a able Care Act. It is unconscionable, licans passed legislation that simply lower deductible, he found an option however, to do so in such a way as to asked Senate Democrats to just simply with a $4,500 deductible at a cost of $854 prevent this mother from having insur- come to the table to negotiate, Senator per month. Again, essentially the same ance for her child. REID said no. coverage for almost 21⁄2 times what he I came to Congress to represent ev- Everyone knows that Republicans was paying before. erybody, and this includes those who make $7.25 an hour. I came to Congress and Democrats don’t see eye to eye on Mr. Speaker, since September 20 the every spending issue. However, there is House has approved, on a bipartisan to represent those who wait tables and make $2.13 an hour plus tips. It’s un- a lot that we do agree on, like funding basis, eight bills to fund all or part of critical care for cancer research, the the Federal Government, but all but conscionable to have people working at $2.13 an hour in the richest country in national parks, veterans services, Na- one of these have been blocked by tional Guardsmen and Reservists. And HARRY REID in the Senate. the world who cannot get health insur- ance. That’s what the Affordable Care when we have drafted stand-alone bills Mr. Speaker, during this process my funding these efforts, we saw support colleagues and I have been called Act does. It allows them to get health insurance. from some Senate Democrats. But arsonists, anarchists, extremists, ex- again, Mr. REID said no. tortionists, and terrorists. In addition, And I must remind us all today, my dear friends, whom I love—I love every So first we couldn’t get Mr. REID to we have been told that we have bombs person who sits on that side of the negotiate over what we disagree on, strapped to our chests. When I was aisle; I love every one of them—but I and today we can’t get him to even growing up, I was taught that if you want to tell you this: mark my words, consider what we do agree on. were calling people names then that Dr. King was right. Life is an inescap- Mr. Speaker, I don’t know how many meant you had nothing meaningful to able network of mutuality. It’s tied to more olive branches we have left on the say. a single garment of destiny. What im- tree, but today we are going to offer This fight is about fairness, Mr. pacts one directly impacts all indi- more. We have already worked to en- Speaker. First, the Americans believe rectly. And while you can sit at home sure that young boys and girls who that if a delay for business that gave in comfort, assuming that it does not need cancer treatments from the Na- them $14 billion worth of benefit was impact you, I assure you, the way the tional Institutes of Health receive the good enough for business, it ought to arc of the moral universe has been de- lifesaving medicine they deserve. be good for everybody by delaying the veloped, it will impact you sooner or Today, we will work to protect our individual mandate for a year. later. Nation’s military men and women who Secondly, if ObamaCare is good You are not worried about Wall have served so honorably in combat, enough for the American people, it is Street right now. But when Wall Street only to have their hard-earned benefits good enough for the President, the Vice takes a hit, it’s going to eventually denied to them by partisan bickering. President, and all Members of Con- trickle down to every one of us. Worry Finally, and most importantly, we gress. about Home Street. I do. Worry about will work to end this shutdown, not Mr. Speaker, I ask that all Ameri- Main Street. That’s okay. But I am not just for some Americans, but for all cans pray for our country during these going to put Wall Street above Home Americans, because, Mr. Speaker, this difficult times. Street, where people live. has always been an issue of fairness.

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Ignore the fact that have heard much debate over the last regular Americans? the U.S. Supreme Court has already week, arguments and accusations being Our message to the Majority Leader ruled it is constitutional. Ignore the made from both sides. I have heard ref- REID is, you worked swiftly to pass a fact that 72 percent of the American erences to being terrorists, to jihad, stand-alone funding bill for Active people do not want to have the govern- and to having bombs strapped to our Duty soldiers. Why now not work with ment shut down over the Affordable chests. us to pass similar bills for veterans, Care Act. Mr. Speaker, I spent 1 year, 2005–2006, our National Guardsmen and Reserv- Ignore JOHN MCCAIN, who said perhaps the bloodiest time of the war, ists, cancer research, or national ObamaCare will not be repealed, and it as an Army combat surgeon in Iraq. In parks? is irrational to think so. Ignore the this Chamber I have seen no terrorists, The people deserve better, Mr. fact that on the same day that my no jihad, nor any bombs strapped to Speaker, than President Obama and friends on the other side of the aisle chests. And if you have been to war, Majority Leader REID’s refusal to work were patting themselves on the back you would not use such rhetoric here. toward bipartisan compromise. Enough for shutting down the government, the Mr. Speaker, colleagues, we have en- is enough. Pass these noncontroversial health care marketplaces around this gaged in so much debate concerning spending bills. Come to the negotiating country were overloaded. More than 10 the Affordable Care Act. We have ad- table. Let’s talk. Let’s demonstrate million people were on that Web site dressed it from every angle, the afford- fairness to the American people. Let’s and calling that telephone number be- ability, the methods of implementa- work together, and let’s end this shut- cause they want health insurance. tion, those that may benefit and those down. My friends, to ignore is to be igno- that will not. I have contended that as f rant in this case. But take note: the a Nation we should have focused on real pain has started with the shut- who is uncared for in our Nation and SQUANDER IS THE WORD OF THE tering of many government services, how we provide care. Addressing the DAY the furloughing of 800,000 workers, and uninsured would certainly fall under The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the real threat that people who depend this framework. And I have contended Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from on partial government assistance will that a form, a mere piece of paper that California (Ms. SPEIER) for 5 minutes. get nothing. says you have insurance or a plan, does Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, the word My colleagues, we are squandering not mean that you have access to care, of the day is squander, defined broadly this moment to lead. Those on the nor does it mean that you have cov- as the majority party having the votes other side of the aisle that are the ma- erage for treatment. to pass solutions that fit what America jority are squandering their majority Many from one side of the aisle have needs and wants, but instead moves and replacing their principled views of said, ‘‘You lost the election, get over forward with an approach to appease government with fruitless extremist it.’’ Indeed, the Republicans lost the an angry faction of their party, and in objectives. Presidential election. And I am over it. doing so advances nothing but its own Mr. Speaker, the last time I looked, However, all of us in this body won political shortsightedness while mak- Senator CRUZ was not a Member of the elections. Each of us was elected to ing a mockery out of public policy. House of Representatives. But some- serve the American people as well. And Squander. how it appears that he is running the while the President has a seat at the In the House, we have had political show over here. head of the table, he does not have the theater of a piecemeal approach, where The shutdown is keeping people from only seat at the table. And we all need parks and cures for life-threatening seeing their families. In San Francisco, to take our seats at the table. diseases are used as rhetorical props. Dave Donohue planned to take his wife I look forward, not backward, except But this approach has done nothing to and his 11-day-old child to meet the to learn from history. I am over the address the real danger to our national grandmother in Mexico. Baby Milo Presidential election. What I am not security and how this shutdown doesn’t have a passport. And the pass- over is what we are becoming. What we hinders our ability to keep Americans port office is closed. So they are going are becoming is of great concern to me, safe from terrorists. to have to forego that trip. as much concern to me as the Afford- The government shutdown has fur- Danny Aiello, a retired beat cop from able Care Act itself. I have a concern loughed 70 percent of the intelligence Philadelphia, brought to Washington, about who we are, and what we con- community, 70 percent of the civilians D.C., by his daughter and son-in-law sider to be right, and what we think is in the intelligence community. The Di- because he had just lost his wife to wrong. And I hope that everyone has rector of National Intelligence called cancer, was here to see the Washington taken the opportunity to look at our the government shutdown a, quote, monuments, except now he is seeing past. Our glorious history is all around ‘‘dreamland,’’ unquote, for enemies them all from the outside. Never going us. that want to steal our Nation’s secrets, to go in to see the Air and Space Mu- As you look around and you review and said it ‘‘seriously damages our seum. our great history, you see the legacies ability to protect the security and safe- What do we tell Victoria Thomas, 26, left from previous generations. What is ty of this Nation and its citizens.’’ And who has a 4-year-old daughter, who our legacy? What will this generation, with each passing day, he thinks the cannot find child care now because this Congress leave behind? Will it be damage becomes more insidious. there have been nine Head Start pro- that we have a disregard for the law, a Well, here we are talking about grams that have been closed? ‘‘I can’t disregard for laws that we voted on and parks, talking about our venerable vet- afford child care with my limited re- signed? Waivers, exemptions, special erans. We haven’t said a word, really, sources,’’ she said, as a single mom subsidies, all of which show a disregard about our intelligence community. We who is studying for a master’s degree for applying laws equally, as well as a have basically, and I say this to my in business, and she worries that her disregard for the rule of law. colleagues on the other side of the daughter will fall behind. ‘‘She is Applying laws equally, the rule of aisle, you have put out the welcome learning so much,’’ she says. ‘‘The pro- law, the very ideals that Americans mat for every terrorist around this gram is preparing her for kindergarten have proudly touted for over two cen- world to know that right now we are next year.’’ turies. Are we deciding to abandon vulnerable. Mr. Speaker, the word is squander, these core values? Is this the way we Maybe it was a clever concept behind and it’s time for us to reopen the gov- want to carve out our chapter in Amer- closed doors several weeks ago. Delay ernment. ican history? The history of a great

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Real peo- These aren’t abstractions or pre- that we enjoy and the responsibility ple, real consequences. dictions; these are real people whose that comes with it. And he summed it So I am sad. I am sad because I know health and livelihoods are being threat- up by saying, ‘‘Freedom consists not in this does not have to be. I know, Mr. ened by this law. doing what we like, but in having the Speaker, that sitting up on that desk is Mr. Speaker, the proponents of this right to do what we ought.’’ I pray that a bill passed by the Senate last Friday, disastrous scheme keep reminding us the rule of law, and equality for all a clean, comprehensive bill which that it is ‘‘the law of the land.’’ They Americans, our fundamental principles would reopen the Federal Government. implore us to simply give up and move that are etched in all of our hearts, And you know what else I know, and on. We will not give up on our constitu- with the foundation of these principles every single Member of this Chamber ents. We will not move on when they and the civility that accompanies such, knows as well? It has the votes to pass need us to seek fairness on their behalf. we are obligated to come together to if we would but bring it up for a vote. The other side acts as if this bill find common ground and to talk to one And then, Mr. Speaker, we could re- which they hastily cobbled together another. And, Lord willing, we will. open the Federal Government and we and passed on a party-line vote against massive popular opposition is so firmly f could take into account the real people and the real consequences of our inac- entrenched in American law that it can SHUTDOWN CONSEQUENCES tion. We could put out the ‘‘Open for never be amended or repealed. This is The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Business’’ sign on the Federal Govern- nonsense and they know it. ObamaCare is the law. But what do Chair recognizes the gentleman from ment and help those that we were sent we do in Congress every day? We work Washington (Mr. HECK) for 5 minutes. here to help. Mr. HECK of Washington. Mr. Speak- to change bad laws, and we certainly er, in the run-up to the government f work to make sure laws treat all Amer- shutdown, and now into day three, I b 1100 icans fairly. And as Rich Lowry re- have sensed a gamut of emotions cours- cently pointed out: REOPENING GOVERNMENT FAIRLY ing through the veins of this institu- If this were consistent principle rather tion, including emotional fatigue, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The than opportunistic advice, Democrats would Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from have been content to leave a number of poli- frustration, and outrage. cies they vigorously fought in place out of North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) for 5 min- You can tell there is outrage because deference to duly constituted policy and law. of the elevated decibel level. And for utes. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, we all re- Mr. Speaker, this is about basic fair- some of us as well is the emotion of ness. The President has given special sadness. I don’t know how you can help member hearing the promise ‘‘if you like your health care, you can keep it.’’ treatment to Big Business, Congress but feel otherwise if you keep in mind and his well-connected political allies; what the consequences of our inaction We also remember hearing that ObamaCare would reduce insurance but he refuses to offer the same relief are having beyond the doors of this to working families. That is wrong. Chamber. They are affecting real peo- costs for families by about $2,500 a year. That is not what we are hearing That is not fair. Ordinary Americans ple, and they are having real con- deserve the same exemption that the sequences. now. Ronald, one of my constituents from President has given businesses. I have the unbelievable privilege to Let’s reopen this government. Let’s Advance, North Carolina, just received represent Joint Base Lewis-McChord in reopen it fairly. Washington State, and the tens of a letter from Blue Cross Blue Shield in- thousands of servicemembers and civil- forming him because of ObamaCare his f ian employees who support them there. month monthly premiums are tripling THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND The civilian employees already experi- from $400 per month to $1,200 per THE IMPACT ON THE U.S. VIRGIN enced furlough days. Just a few weeks month. His deductible also skyrocketed ISLANDS ago I spoke to one of those individuals. to $11,000. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The As a consequence of the furlough, she William in Rural Hall, North Caro- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from lost her car. I am not sure what the lina, tells me the same story. His pre- the Virgin Islands (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN) consequence of government shutdown miums are also tripling from $400 to for 5 minutes. will be on her life. more than $1,200. Dianne, one of my Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, You know, we tend to think of those constituents from Clemmons, tells me Tuesday was a bittersweet day. It was people, I suspect here, often as what we that her health care premiums are slat- an unfortunate day because of the gov- would call GS–10s or –12s or –14s, but ed to rise from $193 per month to $553 ernment shutdown, but it was a good that’s not the case. The preponderance per month beginning on January 1, day because of the millions of Ameri- of them are GS–2s and –3s and –4s. And 2014, again due to ObamaCare. William cans who live in the States and Wash- a protracted shutdown will materially from Winston-Salem recently informed ington D.C., who finally had the oppor- alter their lives. Real people, real con- me that his son’s 2014 renewal rate tunity to leave the ranks of the unin- sequences. came in. His premiums are rising from sured when they logged in or called the Yesterday, we received an email from $314 to $821.96. toll-free number and enrolled in afford- a woman who is the WIC, Women, In- Mr. Speaker, until now we have been able quality health care coverage fant, Children, provider in our area. forced to debate ObamaCare in the ab- through the health insurance market- She has already had 16 phone calls stract, using economic predictions and places. from moms who are scared they are not common sense to explain why this ill- However, October 1 was bittersweet going to be able to feed their children. conceived law is going to be, as one of for other reasons for me, and I rise Women, infants, children. Real people, its key proponents in the Senate pre- today as a Congresswoman from the real consequences. dicted, a train wreck. But now the ver- United States Virgin Islands because And as well, the wheels of commerce dict is in. Families from across my dis- on October 1 my constituents, who are are grinding. We have been in contact trict are receiving letters from insurers also Americans, were largely left out in with a commercial real estate person explaining that the so-called Afford- the cold on this key part of the law. who is helping another person start up able Care Act is driving their pre- As a member of the Health Sub- a propane distribution business in one miums sky high. committee of Energy and Commerce, I of the communities in my district. He My constituents don’t want to be was at the table and an active partici- has one step left to go, that’s a success- forced to change their health care pant in the drafting, negotiation, and

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Despite It is important to remember that be- II Memorial and it was chained up. our efforts, still too many people, well cause of the Affordable Care Act there Mind you, this is an open-air rock me- intentioned, just don’t acknowledge is a very significant increase, though morial dedicated to the sacrifice of so that, for example, across nearly every in the hundreds of millions of dollars, many soldiers there in World War II, an health indicator, from HIV/AIDS, can- in funding for the Medicaid program open-air rock memorial. cer, heart disease and obesity preva- and the Governor can establish a local But I continued only with my run, lence, to rates of uninsurance and poverty level that could significantly and I got down to the Lincoln Memo- health care provider shortages, the increase Medicaid eligibility. The ro- rial, and to my amazement that thing U.S. Virgin Islands often are worse off bust increase in funding for Medicaid was chained up too. I was so agitated than the national average. can allow for thousands of Virgin Is- in seeing this that I turned to a tourist So I, working in close collaboration landers to be newly eligible for mean- and I said, You got to be kidding me. with leadership and my territorial col- ingful health insurance coverage under Would you take a picture of that? And leagues, the Black, Hispanic, Asian and that program. Unfortunately, although it was actually a family from Shang- Progressive Caucuses, worked tire- the House passed a provision that hai, China, here halfway around the lessly to ensure that the more than 4 would have changed the match, it did world. They took the picture, and they million Americans who live in U.S. ter- not make it through the Senate, so the emailed it to me last night and it is an ritories, as well as our collective match is set so high that it is difficult amazing shot. As you can see there, the Lincoln Me- health care systems, would enjoy the for us and the other territories to fully morial, two guards. Now, mind you, I positive benefits of health care reform. utilize the increased funding. The great news is that we were in As a physician who practiced for have been there many times when no- body was there, no security guard, no- very large part successful. Today, Vir- more than 20 years before coming to body. And yet in this instance you gin Islanders and other persons in the Congress, I know what happens to have chains around it, two police cars, territories are included in the con- someone’s health and wellness, as well simply to keep people out of one of the sumer protections that make it illegal as personal finances, when they do not great memorials to freedom in our for a health plan to deny health cov- have health insurance coverage. It is country. erage because of a preexisting disease catastrophic. That is why I requested It just strikes me that that is a pic- or to rescind or deny coverage when meetings with Secretary Sebelius to ture of political gamesmanship and someone gets sick and to impose life- explore how and whether the moneys hostage taking, and I would say re- time dollar limits on essential benefits. that could have been used to establish spectfully, Mr. President, you have Today, U.S. Virgin Islanders can a health insurance exchange can in- gone too far on this one. At the time of keep their children on their health stead be used for making health care the sequester, you ended school tours plans until the child is 26 years of age. reform a reality for those who are un- to the White House. Now, mind you, Because of The Affordable Care Act, insured but make too much to qualify not since Jefferson’s time and war has today seniors in the U.S. Virgin Islands for Medicaid. the people’s House, the White House, receive free annual wellness visits and So there is a small but distinct win- been shut down for public tours. But free preventive care. They receive dow of opportunity to work with the you used that as a political tool to Medicare prescription drug rebate Secretary and our Governor to think somehow gain advantage in the seques- checks and meaningful help covering outside the box, to identify meaningful ter that still exists so kids from 8th the cost of their prescription drugs. In and thoughtful solutions to the unique grade may take their one trip to Wash- the U.S. Virgin Islands because of the health care challenges facing the ington, D.C., and can’t go to the White Affordable Care Act, our community Americans in the U.S. Virgin Islands. House because you think it will gain health centers and community health Some will require legislation, and I ask political favor. And I see the same workers are strengthened and better for the support of my colleagues on thing going on with this. equipped to serve as medical homes. that; but also please let us pass a clean So let’s agree that we disagree. We But the devil is in the details. You CR to keep our government open and agree that we as Republicans think we see, the sad reality is that just because provide services to Americans wherever ought to be spending less. You and U.S. Virgin Islanders are included in we live in this great country. HARRY REID think we ought to be the law and eligible for these great f spending more. I think the Congres- benefits does not mean that the law sional Budget numbers are on our side. has been implemented in a manner REOPENING OUR NATION’S MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS They say that in just 12 years we are that allows them all benefits or to only going to have enough money to fully experience the positive impact The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pay for interest and entitlements and the Affordable Care Act was intended Chair recognizes the gentleman from nothing else, and in that regard this is to have on every American. South Carolina (Mr. SANFORD) for 5 just a sneak preview of much more The law gave the Governor in the minutes. damaging things to come if we don’t U.S. Virgin Islands a choice between Mr. SANFORD. Mr. Speaker, I have get our financial house in order. two options, and all the territories: been a runner all my life. I ran in high But I would say it is okay to have one, to establish a health insurance ex- school and college, and it has always disagreements, but it is not okay to change, either separately or in partner- been my way of sort of clearing my hold, I guess, citizens hostage and try ship with a State that was also setting head. Sometimes I clearly haven’t run to maximize and inflict pain in their up a State-based exchange; or, two, to enough. ability to do normal things, particu- use the funds that would have gone to- Over the years, during my roughly 20 larly when the House has offered four wards the exchange to expand our Med- years in and out of Washington, I have different bites at the apple in keeping icaid program. made it a tradition of running down the government open and particularly The Governor, based on advice of a the Mall, down to the Lincoln Memo- when just last night bills were sent to task force and consultants, opted for rial. I have been down at the Lincoln HARRY REID that would have kept gov- option number two. And so amid all of Memorial on those runs in the dead of ernment open, would have kept the the information that is being promul- night when there was not a soul down Park Service open, would have kept gated about the opening up of enroll- there. I have been down there at sun- groups like NIH open. ment for the exchanges, wonderful rise when there was nobody there. I I think this is really important. news for many Americans, my con- have been there on a summer afternoon Reagan once said there at the Branden- stituents and those in the other terri- when it seemed like every tourist from burg Gate to Mr. Gorbachev, tear down

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This is ridiculous political bound for leadership and changed the and never lost sight of those in the gamesmanship. I was Governor for lives of countless individuals. He real- community he served. eight years. I have been an executive. I ized the special challenges of students Both of these people put their com- know that you can do this, and I would in our Valley and those throughout the munity first. I worked with both ask that you do so. State and he made their voices heard. George and Pete for years, and they I am going to go for my evening run, His passion was recognized by Gov- were not only my friends, but they 5:30, 6 o’clock. I would invite every one ernor George Deukmejian, who ap- were friends of the Valley they loved of you all up there in the gallery to pointed him as his chief adviser relat- and the State they called home, Cali- come join me at the Lincoln Memorial. ing to all matters involving education. fornia. I would ask listeners out there to join Pete served also under Governor Pete My colleagues, Mr. Speaker, I think me at the Lincoln Memorial. I will talk Wilson and Governor Arnold it is time for all of us in this body to to Representative PALAZZO from Mis- Schwarzenegger and, ultimately, Presi- live up to the memory of these two sissippi and MICHELE BACHMANN and dent George Bush when he was ap- shining examples, people who we have others who gathered there at the World pointed to the advisory commission on all worked with throughout our lives, War II Memorial. This has gotten out educational excellence for all Ameri- and I think in the true tradition of of control with regard to this degree of cans. public service these are the kind of in- political gamesmanship by HARRY REID Knowing that strong schools require dividuals we ought to have as role mod- and by the President. strong communities, Pete wanted to els when fixing our Nation’s budget and So I would just ask that you take an- see Fresno prosper and develop into a putting government back to work. other look at that picture, think about thriving business hub. From co- f what it means, think about the sac- founding Leadership Fresno, to sitting rifice that has been made that is ulti- on the Valley Business Conference Ex- OPEN AMERICA’S PARKS AND mately about what these memorials ecutive Board, to serving as the presi- MEMORIALS are founded on, and why can’t we do dent of the Fresno County Athletic The SPEAKER pro tempore. The something about it, Mr. President. I Hall of Fame where he was enshrined, Chair recognizes the gentleman from would ask you to do so. Pete invested his time in the commu- Washington (Mr. HASTINGS) for 5 min- I would invite folks for a 5:30 or 6 nity and the city he loved. For 16 years utes. o’clock run down at the Lincoln Memo- he served as the superintendent of Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. rial. Speaker, yesterday the House passed The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Fresno County Schools where he rep- resented 34 school districts, 325 schools, and sent to the Senate a bipartisan bill Chair reminds Members that they are to keep our national parks open. Twen- to direct their remarks to the Chair. and almost 200,000 students. He was a loving husband, a proud fa- ty-three Democrats joined the House f ther, and a distinguished alum of Fres- Republicans to end the closure of these HONORING GEORGE ZENOVICH AND no State. He was part of the 1961 Mercy national treasures. They joined us to PETE MEHAS Bowl team that was a national cham- unlock the gates and to open the doors The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pion. So it is with a heavy heart that of these treasures, from Acadia to Chair recognizes the gentleman from we say good-bye to this man who dedi- Zion. They joined with us to tear down California (Mr. COSTA) for 5 minutes. cated his life to making the future of the barriers that were erected to block Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, we have others brighter. access to our open D.C. memorials that seen a great deal of political posturing Another individual whom he worked my colleague from South Carolina just and speeches over the last several days. with and whom I worked with was also alluded to a moment ago. These memo- I think it is time that we get our prior- a pillar of our community and that was rials are open 24 hours a day, 365 days ities straight and pass a clean budget George Zenovich. George was a man a year. So the Senate should act today that reopens this government. I think who lived his life with purpose and a to pass this bill and to send it to the the American public is, frankly, sick dedication to public service. Born in President for his signature. and tired of the blame game. 1922 of a Slavic family, he was a prod- But it is disappointing to see state- I also believe that many of my Re- uct of our Valley. He served in the ments from Senate Democrat leaders publican friends are distracted with United States Army Air Force. He was dismissing and even ridiculing these issues that are important, but are not student body president at Fresno commonsense steps as ‘‘piecemeal.’’ It central to the question of funding gov- State. is even more disappointing that the ernment. We can debate the issue of Later on he enrolled in law school President has threatened a veto of this the Affordable Health Care Act, as we after he married the love of his life, bill to keep the parks open. should, but it is not central to reopen- Kika. Upon completion of his degree, Mr. Speaker, let’s not forget that one ing government. he quickly built a strong professional week ago today the Senate Democrats, Today, I would like to talk to you reputation and served in the California led by HARRY REID, and the entire Sen- about two public servants from my Assembly beginning in 1962. Later on ate, unanimously approved a bill to neck of the woods, the San Joaquin he became the majority leader, before keep the Federal Helium Reserve open Valley, who put their community first taking a seat in the California State and operating, and last night the Presi- and delivered results. Sadly, in the last Senate. dent finally signed this bill to prevent week these two individuals have passed His impact as a senator was far- a helium shutdown into law. Now, away and we say good-bye to them. But reaching, from creating the California make no mistake, Mr. Speaker, I am I want to use their examples as role Arts Council, to the California Housing glad the Senate unanimously passed it, models because I think their commit- Authority Finance Agency, to author- and I am glad the President signed the ment to public service, to the people of ing the first law in the United States law. It is important for our economy. the San Joaquin Valley in California that gave farm workers a chance at But the reason I bring this up is that and our Nation, is a good example. One collective bargaining through the Agri- the helium program is part of the De- was a Democrat and one was a Repub- cultural Labor Relations Board. He was partment of the Interior, the Depart- lican. Both were widely respected; and an advocate for those voices who some- ment of the Interior that is responsible they never, ever let partisanship or ide- times got lost in the political banter. for our national parks. So one has to ology get in the way of solutions. In 1979, George was appointed by Gov- ask, why will the Senate pass and the George Zenovich and Pete Mehas ernor Jerry Brown to be on the court of President sign into law a bill to specifi- were the best our Valley had to offer, appeals. In 2008, Fresno’s new Fifth cally prevent the closure of our Federal

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:04 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.010 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6186 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 3, 2013 helium program, but then refuse to act affordable, then why do 57 percent of today, they confessed, they only had on a bill that would end the closure of Americans oppose ObamaCare? If this 655,000. over 400 national parks that are visited law is affordable, then why is Ruth As I have said time and time again, by millions of Americans every year? from LaGrange opting to pay the pen- the easy solution is for the President The contradictions in their words and alty and forgo insurance because she and my colleagues on the other side of actions are glaring. Such political pos- and her husband can no longer afford the aisle to join House Republicans and turing is not only illogical and hypo- to pay their family’s premiums under agree to a 1-year delay and defund, just critical, but the result of that pos- this Affordable Health Care Act? I like he has done delay for Big Business turing punishes the American people. guess even if Ruth likes her plan, she and his buddies. Why don’t we do it for Mr. Speaker, this does not need to really can’t keep it. She was lied to. the American people? Why don’t we put happen, and it should not happen. So I One thing supporters of ObamaCare all of us in the same class rather than urge the Senate Democrats and the always tout is that it will help those trying to divide this country? Why President to stop going out of their who are very sick or have preexisting don’t we do the delay? Give them time, way to make the government shutdown conditions get access to affordable if they can, to straighten out this mess as painful as possible, and I urge the care. Well, let me tell you about Cindy and put everybody, small businesses, Senate Democrats and the President to from Newnan who is fighting a brave Americans, everybody, employed and come to the table and negotiate an end battle with cancer. Much to her sur- unemployed, in the same class. to this shutdown and to act today to prise, she has been told by her doctor f take the reasonable and responsible that under the Affordable Care Act, GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN step of passing a bill to open our parks ObamaCare, some of the treatments in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and memorials to America’s veterans, medicine that make a difference in her Chair recognizes the gentleman from families, and all U.S. citizens. being sick just a few days instead of a Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) for 5 minutes. f few weeks will no longer be covered. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I was sit- What about someone who does not have TRIBUTE TO RAPHAEL BELL ting and listening to some of the pre- a few weeks? What are they supposed vious speakers, and I heard more than The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to do? And how do we explain that to one, but one in particular, make the Chair recognizes the gentleman from Cindy’s children? point really forcefully that nobody Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) for 5 minutes. You know it is a sad day when em- wants this government shutdown, that Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. ployers like IBM are left with no universally we oppose, as Members of Speaker, I come to the floor today to choice but to kick retirees off their Congress, keeping our government express condolences to the family, health care plans. What a reward to closed. I just wish that were true. friends, and parishioners of Bishop those like David of Griffin who have I have been doing a lot of reading on Raphael Bell, who passed away this given so many years contributing to this and looked back at some of the re- past Sunday while preaching a sermon their company’s success. ports from months ago. There was a in his pulpit. As a matter of fact, his And it is not just hurting American really interesting story in a magazine wife had suggested that he not go to families. It is killing small businesses, recently that described a strategy to church, but he indicated that he would the economic engine of our country. I not adopt the budget and to force an go because he thought it might make just got a letter from Dale in La- argument over the continuing resolu- him feel better. Grange, who is one of four owners of a tion and to force the debate over the He was 90 years old. He grew up the heating and air conditioning company Affordable Care Act into the debate son of a sharecropper in Mississippi, which self-insures their employees. about the continuing resolution with moved to Illinois, founded several In an effort to comply with the idea that if we don’t, here in Con- schools and colleges, became the senior ObamaCare, the Affordable Care Act, in gress, capitulate on a previously en- bishop of a diocese, well-loved, well-re- 2011, the heating and air conditioning acted law that the House and the Sen- spected, a tremendous personality. I company saw their health care costs go ate agreed to, that the President came to know his family when I taught up $38,000 compared to 2010. The same signed and the Supreme Court upheld, his nephew 40 years ago and have ob- thing happened in 2012. Their costs if we don’t capitulate, that there will served him ever since. went up almost $40,000 from 2011. This be a shutdown of the government. So I I just wanted to say to his family, means they went from spending $115,000 only wish it were true that not every- friends, and parishioners that they on health care for their employees in body in this body wanted to avoid this have been graced by the presence of a 2010 to almost $195,000 just 2 years shutdown that is crippling our econ- tremendously great individual who later. omy and hurting the American people. died doing what he liked to do, and What is just as concerning is employ- There is something that we can do, that is preach the Gospel. ers who have been forced by however, to get out of this, and it f ObamaCare to increase their employ- would be simply to allow for a dose of democracy in the House of Representa- AFFORDABLE CARE ACT IS KILL- ees’ premiums and no longer offer tives; because we know, and I have ING THE ECONOMIC ENGINE OF health insurance for spouses or chil- talked to many Members on both sides AMERICA dren. of the aisle, particularly Members on b 1130 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the other side, and it is not just the 17 Chair recognizes the gentleman from This change has been a financial dis- that have already declared their will- Georgia (Mr. WESTMORELAND) for 5 aster for Melanie of Hamilton whose ingness to buck the Tea Party leader- minutes. husband will no longer be covered by ship—and essentially the leader of the Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, her employer, TSYS, a great company group in the House is the Senator from every day now for the past 3 years, I in my district and a stable source of Texas. More than 17 are willing to vote have heard from the good people of jobs. for a clean bill to reopen government Georgia’s Third Congressional District For 3 years, we have seen the disas- so that we can get back to the business about how expensive their health in- trous consequences of this supposedly of legislating. I think it is a big num- surance costs have become and will be- Affordable Care Act, and in just 3 days ber. I suspect it might even be a major- come as a result of ObamaCare. On since the exchanges have gone live, we ity of the other side. The Senate would Tuesday, their fears of just how have heard hundreds of stories similar approve it. It already has. The Presi- unaffordable this Affordable Care Act to the ones I just told. Imagine how dent said he would sign it, and a major- is became a truly bleak reality to much worse things can become in 3 ity of this House, probably a majority them. months. of both parties, would approve a clean If this train wreck of a law is truly But listen, it’s not just the lies we resolution to reopen government so affordable, then why have Georgians have been told, but it’s the lies we’re that we can get on with the fights on seen their premiums increase as much still being told—such as California re- things that we don’t agree on. That’s as 300 percent on the exchanges? If it is porting they had 5 million hits. Finally the way this democracy was designed.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:04 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.012 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6187 I’m new here. I’ve only been here 9 out even reading the bill. As Ms. Mr. Speaker, it is time to bring months, but I’ve been following govern- PELOSI said: We’re going to pass it and sound reasoning to this process. Let’s ment, been a part of it for a long, long then we’re going to read it. Yet Mr. meet and negotiate, Mr. President and time. I’m a citizen who understands Obama has said that House Repub- Senator REID. how our democracy is supposed to licans are on an ideological crusade, f work; and I always believed that if a Mr. Speaker. His staff has referred to GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN majority of both bodies agree on a par- us as suicide bombers. Really? ticular position and the President You know, Mr. Speaker, we were all The SPEAKER pro tempore. The agrees, that we can put a law through, elected to serve our constituents. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from sign it, and get on with the business. President was, and so was I. So was the Kentucky (Mr. BARR) for 5 minutes. The other side talks a lot about nego- Speaker of the House. We don’t have a Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, the Amer- tiating, having a conference com- monarch in this country, Mr. Speaker, ican people are frustrated and angry mittee. It is so interesting to me that we have a representative government, that politicians in Washington can’t back in April after both bodies, the and our role is to listen and to respond even work together to keep the govern- House and the Senate, had adopted to our constituents. They are writing ment open and operating. They’re hear- budget resolutions, that it was the Re- us, they’re emailing us constantly tell- ing a lot of rhetoric from the White publican leadership that not only failed ing us their concerns. Let’s hear about House and Congress about who is to to, but refused to negotiate a budget one from Cornelius, North Carolina: blame, but instead of trading accusa- resolution that could have avoided this Just received my new monthly premium tions about who is to blame, the Presi- whole thing in the first place. I had to from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of North Caro- dent and Congress should face the re- wonder then—I was scratching my lina for 2014. With ObamaCare, my monthly alities of divided government. The only head—Why? cost now has tripled with more limited cov- way forward in divided government The charade of the last week or so erage. But what the heck, now I can get when there is a difference of opinion, has made it clear to me why: This was pregnant at 58 years old since I now have my when there’s an impasse, is negotiation the intent all along, to shut down gov- mandatory maternity coverage. Please con- and compromise. tinue to push to stop this horrible mandate. ernment and use that—the kindest I come from the same congressional term I can use, I suppose, is ‘‘lever- Here is another constituent from district that was once represented by age’’; I’ve heard others use other Huntersville, North Carolina: Henry Clay, a great statesman and terms—but to use that leverage to try We are currently paying $270 per month for Speaker of the House. Clay, who was to extract from the government that our high deductible health insurance policy known as the ‘‘Great Compromiser,’’ which the other side couldn’t win legis- through Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Today, we knew that in divided government, the received our new rate for our family for 2014. only way forward is through negotia- latively, couldn’t win at the ballot box, A comparable plan now with Blue Cross/Blue but will use every tool, including the Shield is $1,037.02. tion and compromise. Unfortunately, closing of the Federal Government and the President and the Senate majority Mr. Speaker, this is deplorable. She leader continue to reject the model of now the threat to default on our Fed- goes on to write: eral obligations, and wreck the econ- Henry Clay. They continue to say that omy in doing so. It was my understanding that under they will refuse to negotiate, refuse to ObamaCare, premiums would go down. It was compromise, refuse to work in a bipar- The President agrees, the Senate my understanding that this would be good agrees, a majority of the House agrees for everyone. If ObamaCare is not good tisan way to achieve a middle ground we should continue to operate govern- enough for government employees, like and end this government shutdown. ment. We should adopt the continuing Members of Congress and the White House, Last night, the President hosted con- resolution at the number that the Re- why is it being delayed for certain corpora- gressional leaders at the White House; publican leadership has supported all tions and labor unions who are asking for an but rather than offer to negotiate along and get back to providing the exemption, and why can’t I get out of this about how to reopen the government services that our country needs and program? and fix some of the harmful effects of provide stability back into our econ- She goes on to write: ObamaCare, the President reiterated omy. I’m asking you to stand up for freedom, for his stubborn refusal to negotiate. Re- f choice, for the citizens of this country, to grettably, the meeting was more polit- delay ObamaCare for at least a year, at the ical theater than a genuine effort to re- GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN very minimum, or even better, to repeal the solve this impasse. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The law in its entirety. In contrast, this House has offered to Chair recognizes the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, this is not an ideolog- negotiate. The House has offered mul- North Carolina (Mr. PITTENGER) for 5 ical crusade; this is about meeting the tiple compromises. Since September 20, minutes. needs of our constituents. There are the House has voted no less than 14 Mr. PITTENGER. Mr. Speaker, I was other concerns out there with jobs. times to fund the government, to fund frankly disappointed and really per- Companies aren’t hiring full-time peo- critical parts of the government, to plexed yesterday when the President of ple. They are hiring part-time so they fund the District of Columbia, to fund the United States called a meeting in can stay under that threshold. The cost the National Institutes of Health, to the White House and asked the Speaker of this health care plan has gone up fund our national parks, to fund our of the House to come and meet. He dramatically. The Congressional Budg- troops, to fund our veterans, and to end asked the leader of the Democrats in et Office says it is unsustainable. Why this government shutdown. the House to come and meet. He asked should we allow for corporations— But instead of working with House the majority leader in the Senate to there’s 1,100 of them today, friends of Republicans to reopen the government, meet. And at the same time, his press- the President—to receive a delay in this administration directed barricades man, Jay Carney, was on TV saying: ObamaCare, and yet ordinary Ameri- to be placed at the World War II Memo- We’re not going to negotiate. When cans cannot do that? rial, inconveniencing our Honor Flight they ended the meeting, Senator REID That’s why we proposed an amend- veterans visiting our Nation’s Capital. and Ms. PELOSI said: We’re not going to ment for an individual mandate Instead of working with House Repub- negotiate. deferment, that they would not be obli- licans to end the interruption of life- Mr. Speaker, I’m aware that this bill gated at this time. We also said that saving clinical trials for cancer pa- has been 50 years in the making. The Members of Congress should not re- tients through the NIH, the Senate ma- Democrats have wanted to nationalize ceive the subsidy, nor should the White jority leader asked: Why would we health care for 50 years. They found House staff, the President, and his Cab- want to do that? their political timing to do it when inet Secretaries. Why should we get Our friends on the other side of the they controlled the House and the Sen- something special that ordinary Amer- aisle say they want to vote on a so- ate, when President Obama was Presi- ican people don’t get? And yet these called clean CR. They insist that we ig- dent, and with a total partisan vote, bills are lying on the desk of HARRY nore the voices of millions of our con- they got what they wanted—even with- REID because he tabled them. stituents who are flooding our offices

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It underpins the entire cess. tures, then at least do away with your world’s bond market. If Congress f special deal. At least give up your spe- doesn’t lift the debt ceiling and we de- cial exemption and your special perk fault, Treasury bonds would, for the b 1200 under this law. At least join with first time in our history, no longer be AFTER RECESS House Republicans in requiring all risk free. The value of bonds around The recess having expired, the House politicians in Washington, the Presi- the world would instantly fall, and bil- was called to order by the Speaker at dent, members of the Cabinet, Mem- lions of dollars of wealth would be de- noon. bers of Congress and their staff, to live stroyed in the blink of an eye. The dol- under the same health care law that lar could even lose its status as the f they have imposed on the American world’s reserve currency. PRAYER people. At least live by the laws you We need to end the shutdown and lift The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick write. the debt ceiling today. Jobs, growth, J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: Mr. Speaker, let me conclude by ask- and the financial security of our coun- Loving God, we give You thanks for ing my colleagues on the other side of try depend on it. giving us another day. the aisle a simple question: If f We give You thanks that You have ObamaCare is such a great program for given to us the goals of justice and the the American people, if it is so worth BRING CLEAN BUDGET TO THE FLOOR designs of freedom, and that these are defending that you’re willing to shut our heritage, as Americans. down the government to defend it, then The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bless the Members of the people’s why won’t you participate in it? Think Chair recognizes the gentleman from House with the understanding that it is about it. If ObamaCare’s exchanges are Maryland (Mr. SARBANES) for 2 min- their work to develop the strategies such a perfect solution to the problems utes. and the plans for achieving those goals, of health care in our Nation, then why Mr. SARBANES. We beseech the and the trust to know that Your Spirit are Democrats in the White House and Speaker of this House, JOHN BOEHNER, is with them in their work. in Congress so intent on keeping their to bring a clean budget to the floor. Grace this assembly with the resolve special exemption from them? That is the responsible thing to do. It to be faithful in its tasks, responsible Mr. Speaker, it is wrong for politi- is the democratic thing to do. Unfortu- in its actions, and fervent in its desire cians in Washington to shut down the nately, in a cynical power play that to serve a Nation which, so many hope, government and vote against every bill only serves to further inflame the will live beyond the current difficulties to reopen the government just to keep wrath of the American people, the into an ever-greater realization of both their special deal that no other Amer- Speaker has erected a wall of obstruc- justice and freedom. ican gets under ObamaCare. So I call tionism, a wall that, in truth, is sepa- May all that is done today be for on the President and the Senate to end rating the American people from their Your greater honor and glory. their stubborn refusal to negotiate, end democracy. Amen. their suborn refusal to compromise, So we say today to the Speaker: Mr. f end their stubborn refusal to open this Speaker, open these gates of democ- government just so that they can keep racy. Mr. BOEHNER, tear down this THE JOURNAL their special exemption under wall. Tear down this wall of obstruc- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- ObamaCare. tionism. Tear down this wall, this wall ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- Mr. Speaker, I say that, if that has been constructed on a founda- ceedings and announces to the House ObamaCare is such a great law for the tion of reckless ideology. Tear down his approval thereof. American people, then it should be this wall of shame upon which the Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- good enough for President Obama and most extreme members of your caucus nal stands approved. Members of Congress. have so proudly, almost gleefully, in- f f scribed their names in mockery of the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MARKET IMPACT OF SHUTDOWN will of the American people. Tear down AND DEFAULT this wall of obstructionism. Show that The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman democracy can indeed flourish in this from Pennsylvania (Mr. DOYLE) come The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chamber. Bring a clean budget to the forward and lead the House in the Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from floor. Today, bring it to the floor. It Pledge of Allegiance. New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) will pass, and we can put our govern- Mr. DOYLE led the Pledge of Alle- for 5 minutes. ment back to work. giance as follows: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- York. Mr. Speaker, it is important to I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the bers are reminded to direct their re- United States of America, and to the Repub- look at the impact of the shutdown and marks to the Chair. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, a looming government default on our indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f financial markets. f On the shutdown, if the SEC uses all MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE of its rainy-day money, it will be ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER A message from the Senate by Ms. forced to close some key market over- Curtis, one of its clerks, announced The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- sight functions. There would be little that the Senate has passed without tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute to no oversight of exchanges. And if amendment bills of the House of the speeches on each side of the aisle. there were more trading glitches like following titles: f the one that closed NASDAQ last month, the SEC wouldn’t be able to re- H.R. 3233. An act to extend the period dur- HOUSE REPUBLICANS WILL NOT spond quickly and problems could ing which Iraqis who were employed by the BE BULLIED United States Government in Iraq may be quickly spiral out of control. This granted special immigrant status and to (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina could irreparably damage confidence in temporarily increase the fee or surcharge for asked and was given permission to ad- the safety and integrity of U.S. finan- processing machine-readable nonimmigrant dress the House for 1 minute and to re- cial markets, and I’ve always said that visas. vise and extend his remarks.)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:38 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.014 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6189 Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. As a member of the House Armed know it. Stop playing games and pass a Speaker, the President’s failure to ne- Services Committee, I’m pleased to in- clean continuing resolution. gotiate is unprecedented. Yesterday, he troduce this bill today with Congress- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. finally invited congressional leaders to man COOK of California. This common- MEADOWS). The Chair would ask that meet at the White House, but no sense piece of legislation makes sure all Members use the proper form in progress was made. The President, in- that all employees of the Department asking to be recognized for 1 minute stead, issued an ultimatum, telling of Defense work and get paid during speeches. Congress that he is not willing to nego- the government shutdown. f tiate. Specifically, the Support Our Armed A PICTURE IS WORTH A Our Nation is quickly approaching a Forces Act extends pay to the National THOUSAND WORDS deadline where we will no longer be Guard, Reservists, dual service techni- able to pay our bills. This morning, I cians, and all civilian Department of (Mr. WESTMORELAND asked and received a six-page memo from the Defense employees and contractors was given permission to address the Treasury Department outlining the during this period of time. House for 1 minute and to revise and disastrous impacts of defaulting. Indiana’s Second District is home to extend his remarks.) Every American family knows the Grissom Air Reserve Base in Miami Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, consequences of exceeding the max- County. Since October 1, reports state they say a picture is worth a thousand imum on our credit cards. Responsible that over 600 full-time civilian employ- words, so I’m going to show you some Americans do not send white papers ees and Air Force Reservists have been pictures today. warning of a crisis; we find ways to re- furloughed at Grissom Air Reserve This is a picture of the World War II duce spending so we can spend within Base. Veterans Memorial being shut down. I our means. want to find out who ordered these It’s time for the President to take his I think it’s unfair and unsafe for Con- gress to jeopardize employment for signs because these were up the very responsibilities seriously. The only next morning. And plus, you know, way to make progress is to sit down these very individuals who devote their lives to fight for the continued security what may be a Chicago sign painter with congressional Republicans and that got this order, who gave him the find a commonsense solution. of this country. order, and where did we get all the bar- In conclusion, God bless our troops, This bill provides essential support and we will never forget September the for hundreds of hardworking Hoosiers ricades. 11th in the global war on terrorism. and Guardsmen in Miami County to Here’s another one. This is a park in Washington, D.C. You can see the kids f guarantee the readiness of that base. Congress has an obligation to protect and stuff playing. It’s got a sign that IT’S TIME FOR CONGRESS TO DO this Nation, to support the men and it’s shut down. ITS JOB AND GET AMERICANS women who wear the uniform bravely So these things are normally open- BACK TO WORK and work behind the scenes to provide air. They’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was equipment, training and essential sup- a week, 365 days a year. But yet, now given permission to address the House port for the armed services. they’re closed. I wonder if the golf courses on our for 1 minute.) f Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Federal property and our military rise today’s on behalf of the many un- STOP PLAYING GAMES AND PASS bases are closed? employed Americans who are looking A CLEAN CONTINUING RESOLU- It doesn’t look like they are right for work, people who need a fair shot at TION now, but we’ll see if we can’t get them entering the workforce so they can (Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas asked some barricades. earn a living for themselves and their and was given permission to address f family. the House for 1 minute and to revise It’s a travesty that the same partisan LISTEN TO THE FAMILIES ACROSS and extend his remarks.) THIS COUNTRY gridlock that shut down the govern- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. ment on the American people has also Speaker and Members, here we are, (Ms. TSONGAS asked and was given kept us from passing a bipartisan jobs Day 4 of the government shutdown, all permission to address the House for 1 bill this Congress. because the Republican majority didn’t minute.) Government shouldn’t be closed for get their way on a bill 3 years ago. Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, on business. Hardworking Americans de- They’re so obsessed, in fact, with Tuesday, despite the GOP’s best ef- serve a government that works over- eliminating the Affordable Care Act forts, health care exchanges across this time to create jobs and promote a that they’re willing to risk the func- country opened. In the first 24 hours, strong economy. The families I rep- tions of the United States Government, healthcare.gov was visited by 4.7 mil- resent deserve better, and the Amer- just to prove a point. It’s really amaz- lion visitors. In Massachusetts, where ican people deserve better. ing and, yet, so sad. we’ve had an exchange for years, thou- This Friday, I’m hosting a job fair at And now that they’ve seen the polls sands began the process of signing up South Suburban College in my district. and realize the American people don’t for expanded care. Over 50 employers will be on hand to support what they’re doing, their re- Yesterday, in one of the local papers offer jobs to individuals looking for sponse is to pass a few bills to only re- in my district, the Lawrence Eagle- work. I know they’ll be impressed by open a few agencies within the govern- Tribune, a reader wrote about the ben- the talented men and women we have efits that people are already enjoying in Illinois’ Second Congressional Dis- ment. Again, amazing. We need to open the whole govern- under the Affordable Care Act. trict. This grateful parent stated: Enough with the distractions. Ameri- ment. And yet, congressional Repub- licans don’t care about the con- I have been happy with ObamaCare. For cans want jobs. Businesses want to cre- the past 2 years, my two recent college grads ate jobs. And it’s time that Congress sequences of a shutdown, even though they’re significant. have been on my insurance. We have saved did its job and passed legislation to get over $4,000. Originally, one was kicked off Americans back to work. Thousands of people are furloughed. our plan at age 22. Republicans say young Critical programs and services across f and healthy kids do not need insurance. the country have been shuttered, and They are wrong. One of our children was hit BE FAIR TO HOOSIERS all because congressional Republicans by a car walking, and the other had gall- (Mrs. WALORSKI asked and was are in denial of the Affordable Care bladder surgery. The hospital bills were over given permission to address the House Act. It is the law of land and has been $50,000. for 1 minute and to revise and extend for 3 years, and has survived 42 legisla- It is evident that families all over her remarks.) tive attempts to repeal it. this country are grateful that their Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise It’s time to move on. This is not a se- loved ones will have access to afford- today in support of H.R. 3232, the Sup- rious, responsible way to run the able health coverage. To my colleagues port Our Armed Forces Act. United States of America, and you across the aisle, please listen to them.

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Mr. Speaker, manipulating the shutdown to inten- PAY OUR MILITARY ACT the American people deserve better. tionally hurt as many American fami- (Mr. BROOKS of Alabama asked and The American people deserve better lies as possible, and that is simply was given permission to address the than a Federal Government that is wrong. House for 1 minute.) largely shut down—services curtailed, My home State of Arizona has many Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- employees furloughed. They deserve national parks and beautiful scenic er, this week the Pay Our Military Act better than a President who says he views, most importantly, the Grand became law. It states, in part, and I will not negotiate and a Senate that Canyon, the gem of the National Park quote: apparently cannot negotiate. Service. It should not be forgotten that Mr. Speaker, the House has sent mul- these belong to the people. There are hereby appropriated for fiscal tiple continuing resolutions to the Sen- Though the House passed H.J. Res. year 2014 such sums as are necessary to pro- vide pay and allowances to: Members of the ate to fund government operations 70, Open Our National Parks and Mu- armed services, civilian personnel of the De- through mid-December. The Senate seum Act by a large bipartisan margin, partment of Defense who are providing sup- dismissed each one, including our re- the Senate is refusing to act on it, port to members of the armed services, and quest to establish a House-Senate con- which is why, in true Arizona fashion, contractors of the Department of Defense ference committee to engage in dia- the Arizona Game and Fish Commis- whom are providing support to members of logue to discuss our differences and, sion offered to the National Park Serv- the Armed Forces. yes, to work toward solutions. After ice their own solution, which is to in- Mr. Speaker, every single DOD civil- all, compromise should not be a four- clude their own game and fish re- ian worker and contractor supports the letter word here in Washington. But sources to keep open our national armed services. Hence, as a matter of the President won’t negotiate and the parks, including Lees Ferry, the gate- law, there should be no furloughs of Senate won’t talk. way to the Colorado River, the Grand any DOD civilian personnel and no pay- To paraphrase a recent military lead- Canyon, and the very symbol of Ari- ment delays to any DOD contractors. er: Tell me how this ends. zona. Yet, a DOD memo states, ‘‘Of the De- Until they come around, we must all On behalf of the people of Arizona, I partment’s 800,000 civilian workers, remain committed to ending this gov- urge the National Park Service to get about half will be furloughed.’’ ernment shutdown and for fighting for out of the way. Let residents, let Mr. Speaker, that violates the Pay fairness in the President’s new health Americans, let everyone back into Our Military Act, and the Obama ad- care law. their parks. ministration must immediately return The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- all 400,000 furloughed DOD employees f bers are reminded to refrain from en- to work and pay all DOD contractors PRAY FOR WISDOM gaging in personalities towards the on time. It’s the law. (Mr. VARGAS asked and was given President. While a Member may engage f permission to address the House for 1 in criticisms of policies of the Presi- b 1215 minute and to revise and extend his re- dent, remarks may not include those marks.) ACA EXCHANGE OPENING personalities. Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, in the f (Ms. LEE of California asked and was short time that I have been here, I given permission to address the House have had the honor of meeting many of STOP TRYING TO BURN DOWN THE for 1 minute.) my colleagues on the Republican side, HOUSE Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, and I have found them to be very hon- (Mr. DOYLE asked and was given despite Republicans’ conviction to orable people. In fact, I have had the permission to address the House for 1 defund, dismantle, and shut the Fed- solemn opportunity to pray with them. minute and to revise and extend his re- eral Government down because they They love their families, they love marks.) want to deny health care to millions of their country, they love their commu- Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, we’ve Americans, exchanges have opened nity, just like we do. And I would hope heard from our Republican colleagues across the country with overwhelming that we could both stand back on this that Democrats don’t want to com- response. In fact, in my home State of issue, reopen the government, and find promise, that the President doesn’t California, Covered California, which is a way to get to a compromise. I think want to negotiate. California’s exchange, reported 5 mil- that reasonable people can get there. I read something on the Internet this lion page views to their Web site by 3 So I pray that we are granted wisdom morning that sort of describes the type o’clock in the afternoon, exceeding ex- on both sides to step back, to take a of negotiation the Republicans want to pectations. look at what we’re doing, and to see have with us. It goes something like Women can no longer be charged how many people are being hurt in our this: more for just being a woman. Victims communities and around the country. Can I burn down your house? of domestic violence can no longer be This is not the way I think that we No. denied coverage for having a pre- should be acting. I think we are better How about just the second floor? existing condition, and insurance com- than that. No. panies can no longer increase pre- Again, I pray for wisdom. How about the garage? miums to increase profits while deliv- f No. ering less health care to consumers. Well, let’s talk about what I can burn Mr. Speaker, the American people OMB MEMORANDUM ON OPER- down. are tired of this. Hostage-taking is a ATIONS DURING A POTENTIAL No. deplorable tactic. Shutting down the LAPSE IN FUNDING You’re not compromising. government in exchange for denying (Mr. WALBERG asked and was given Mr. Speaker, this is what we’ve been health care for millions is morally permission to address the House for 1 going through. You want a budget for 6 wrong. minute.) weeks? Defund ObamaCare. Delay Let’s reopen the government. We Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I would ObamaCare. Take away the individual should do it now. The American people wholeheartedly concur with the pre- mandate from ObamaCare. Or please, deserve us to do our job to keep gov- ceding speaker that we need wisdom,

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We hope that President Obama Sadly, we’ve seen too many pictures ObamaCare. and HARRY REID will negotiate in good of that in recent days with the memo- Mr. Speaker, late yesterday after- faith and join Republicans in our ef- rials and monuments being chained off. noon, I got the answer. We all got an forts to keep the government funded That’s wrong. email about the President’s decision on and protect the rights of the American This morning, my staff and I came how this exemption is going to work. citizens. across a document from the executive Mr. Speaker, we all have to go and f office of the President’s Office of Man- get the gold policy. Yes, Mr. Speaker. Not the bronze, not the silver, but the REMEMBERING DR. MACK KING agement and Budget with a Q&A deal- CARTER ing with planning for agency oper- gold policy from the exchange. That’s ations during a potential lapse of ap- the only one we can get. You see, (Mr. HASTINGS of Florida asked and was given permission to address the propriations: bronze and silver is only good enough for everyone else in the country. For House for 1 minute and to revise and Question: What if the cost of shutting Members of Congress and Members of extend his remarks.) down a Web site exceeds the cost of main- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. taining services? the Senate and their staff, it’s gold or Answer: The determination of which serv- nothing. That’s why this fight has been Speaker, my heart is heavy because of ices continue during an appropriations lapse for a clean CR. No one wants to remove the death of one of my dearest friends is not affected by whether the costs of shut- that exemption. in Florida, Dr. Mack King Carter, the down exceed the costs of maintaining serv- Mr. Speaker, remove the exemption pastor emeritus of Mount Olive Baptist ices. for Congress and their staff. Church. He was an extraordinary theo- Mr. Speaker, that gives me concern. f logian, teacher, missionary, and an ex- Indeed, the sites that we’ve checked on emplary servant of God. His wife, Pat, VOTE ON THE CLEAN CR like the National Park Service, NASA, and the family know that heaven has E-Verify, and the Department of Agri- (Ms. HANABUSA asked and was been ‘‘deliciously’’ improved. culture have been shut down for polit- given permission to address the House Mack was a preacher’s preacher. I mourn with his many relatives and ical purposes. That needs to stop. for 1 minute.) Ms. HANABUSA. Mr. Speaker, you friends and the Mount Olive family. f win. You shut down the Federal Gov- One of his favorite words was ‘‘deli- PUT POLITICS ASIDE ernment. But now what? Do you know cious.’’ Our lives have been deliciously enhanced because of the profound (Mr. O’ROURKE asked and was given why you did it? You started with Christian teachings of a son of Ocala, permission to address the House for 1 defunding ObamaCare. Then it went to Florida, Dr. Mack King Carter. We minute.) delaying funding for a year and con- science clause added in, and then you talked politics a lot, and he would re- Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, 43,000 mind me always of the admonitions of El Pasoans are Federal employees. This went to repealing the medical device tax, and then it went to delaying the Leviticus and Ecclesiastics. is the fifth highest concentration of I would remind this ‘‘shutdown’’ Federal employees in the Nation. Many individual mandate for a year and making sure government does not con- place that we have a responsibility to of them work at Fort Bliss. Others are the least of us in this society. Border Patrol agents or customs offi- tribute to our staffs’ medical insur- f cers at the busiest ports of entry in the ance. By the way, you did that twice. country. All of them are facing uncer- Now there’s no mention of ObamaCare COME TO THE CONFERENCE tainty because they’re being fur- and its cherry-picking what parts of TABLE loughed or working without pay. government will open. (Mr. HURT asked and was given per- I have spoken to many of them over I ask you again, why did you do this? mission to address the House for 1 the past week, including Army officers I am confused, Mr. Speaker. But what minute.) who are worried about what this shut- about the people whose lives you have Mr. HURT. Mr. Speaker, I’m pleased down is doing to the morale of the sol- been playing with? You can’t tell them that the House has acted once again to diers they command and veterans em- why you’re doing this. fund critical operations of the Federal End this brinksmanship and show ployed at William Beaumont Army Government. leadership. Allow the House to vote on Medical Center who cannot go to work Last night, we adopted legislation the clean CR. to care for our wounded warriors. that would provide funding for the Na- A woman whose husband must go to f tional Institutes of Health and for re- work, but doesn’t know when he will PROTECTING RIGHTS OF opening monuments like our World get paid provided this advice to us: AMERICANS War II Memorial. The NIH provides critical funding for work ranging from Do your job, just as my husband has to do (Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia his. the treatment of traumatic brain inju- asked and was given permission to ad- ries suffered by our soldiers to cancer Mr. Speaker, the solution to this cri- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- therapy for our children. NIH is the sis is right before us. Bring the Senate- vise and extend his remarks.) largest source of Federal research fund- passed government funding bill to the Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. ing for the important work in these floor. It will pass this House, and the Speaker, the real issue here today is areas at the University of Virginia, lo- government will be open tomorrow. about the rights of the American peo- cated in Virginia’s Fifth District. Mr. Speaker, please put politics aside ple. Individual American citizens This critical funding should not lapse and do what is right. should have the same rights to the because the Senate majority leader re- f same exemptions as powerful corpora- fuses to come to the conference table tions have been given, and Members of to work out a reasonable spending REMOVE THE EXEMPTION FOR Congress should comply with the same CONGRESS agreement for the Federal Govern- laws as everyone else, whether it be ment. (Mr. HARRIS asked and was given ObamaCare or any other law of this This critical funding should not lapse permission to address the House for 1 country. And that, Mr. Speaker, is all because the Senate majority leader in- minute.) that we’ve asked for. sists on protecting health care waivers Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I’ve been If the President would simply agree for Washington special interests while wondering exactly why on Tuesday to give the people of this country the leaving Virginia families in the cold. morning the Senate and the President same relief that he has given powerful The critical funding should not lapse let the government shut down, started corporations, we wouldn’t be shut down because the Senate majority leader in- barricading monuments from our right now. sists on protecting special health care

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It’s time for us to act. f THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE f AFFORDABLE CARE ACT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN LOSING (Ms. CLARKE asked and was given (Ms. KUSTER asked and was given (Mr. BUTTERFIELD asked and was permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her re- permission to address the House for 1 given permission to address the House minute and to revise and extend her re- for 1 minute.) marks.) Ms. CLARKE. Mr. Speaker, at the marks.) Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, because rise to say to my Republican friends, time that President Obama was first inaugurated, it was clear to most some in Washington insist on putting the issue is not whether you are win- ideology ahead of common sense, we ning or losing this debate. The Amer- Americans that we had a crisis in the health care system: the cost of pre- are in the midst of a government shut- ican people are losing. down that will hurt real people in my This is day three. We ask you again miums was skyrocketing every year, millions of American families did not State of New Hampshire. Shutting to be reasonable. Let’s reopen the gov- down our government hurts our econ- ernment and then get our leadership have health insurance, and many of the health insurance plans that existed omy; it hurts job creation; it hurts our from both parties and both Chambers veterans; it hurts small businesses; and into a room and not come out until were inadequate, providing coverage that was essentially useless when it hurts middle class families. they have a bipartisan agreement to We owe our constituents much, much fund the government in a responsible someone had a serious health problem or a preexisting condition. Our seniors better than this, like Joe, who called manner. my office this morning from Afghani- Remember, Democrats, for the pur- enrolled in Medicare were, in many in- stances, paying hundreds of dollars stan. The line was a bit crackly, but pose of opening this government, have this is Joe’s message to me today: agreed to the Republican level of dis- each month for drugs. Now the Affordable Care Act in im- Support access to affordable health care cretionary spending of $986 billion. for all Americans and open our government. That’s the Republican proposal; and mediate effect addresses this crisis. Al- Joe said to me this morning: Democrats, including the President, ready, the Affordable Care Act has per- have agreed to this level of funding mitted millions of Americans to visit a I am over here working hard for my family through November 15. primary care physician without copay- and my country. Please, I’m asking you to do the same. The votes are on this floor right now ments, prohibits insurance companies to pass the $986 billion CR right now. from discriminating against people So Joe, today we owe it to you. Let’s Prove that I’m wrong. with preexisting conditions, and now gather together and pass a responsible Speaker BOEHNER, leadership re- parents are keeping their children on bill that will fund the government and quires that you say ‘‘no’’ to those who their health insurance plans until then refocus our attention on the needs want to obstruct and shut down the they’re 26 years of age. of our country. government. You must say ‘‘no’’ to As of Tuesday, across our great Na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The them and let us vote, up or down, a tion, people without health insurance Members are reminded to direct their clean continuing resolution. at long last have the ability to enroll remarks to the Chair. in health care exchanges. The Afford- f f able Care Act, it’s the law of the land. REASONS TO GET RID OF PASS THE NATIONAL GUARD AND f OBAMACARE AIR FORCE RESERVE FUNDING (Mr. HUELSKAMP asked and was NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF BILL given permission to address the House HEALTH (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was for 1 minute.) (Mrs. ELLMERS asked and was given given permission to address the House Mr. HUELSKAMP. Mr. Speaker, at permission to address the House for 1 for 1 minute and to revise and extend 12:01 a.m. this past Tuesday morning, I minute and to revise and extend her re- his remarks.) attempted to sign up for ObamaCare. marks.) Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on It’s now been 60 hours, and I have Mrs. ELLMERS. Mr. Speaker, we are September 11, 2001, Lieutenant Colonel still not been able to successfully navi- granted the power of the purse strings Rolando Aguilar was already in the gate the online marketplace. Error here in Congress, so we are right and cockpit of his F–16 at Ellington Field message after error message, failed se- reasonable by using that power. in Houston, Texas. He was a member of curity standards, and 60 hours on Web Yesterday, the House led and acted the Texas Air National Guard. site hold for just this one Kansan, and responsibly by providing yet another He was in his cockpit when he heard it is clear ObamaCare is failing—and plan to get parts of this government the sound of scrambling horns alerting embarrassingly so—particularly for the back open again: him to fly a mission. He and his former Kansas Governor who is now in We provided funding to the NIH, wingman took off and they headed charge of ObamaCare but, of course, re- which provides essential lifesaving east, and they intercepted Air Force 1 fuses to live under it herself. treatments and research to families over the Gulf of Mexico and protected My office recently spoke with one of who have received the worst news pos- the former guardsmen from their unit the insurers in Kansas who told us that sible—that their family member, their from any possible attack. They stayed not one of the 365,000 uninsured Kan- child, may have pediatric cancer that guarding him and flying next to Air sans successfully signed up for insur- needs a cure. And I urge the Senate and Force 1 until they were relieved. Yes, it ance under the ObamaCare exchanges the majority leader, HARRY REID, to was President Bush. the first day. bring this up for a vote in the Senate According to them, the Texas Air Na- Although Senator HARRY REID and immediately. tional Guard was the first to be in the all the Senate Democrats, Kathleen We provided funding to the District air on September 11. The members of Sebelius, and the President himself of Columbia, which is part of our stew- the Guard and Air Force Reserve—and, refuse to live under ObamaCare, the ardship. Mr. Speaker, I was a member of the Re- rest of America doesn’t have that privi- Today, we will once again vote to serve at the same time President Bush lege. keep the promises to our veterans, and was a guardsman, at the same base at This is yet another example of why we will vote for the funding for Na- Ellington Field—kept them flying, we need to get rid of ObamaCare. It’s tional Guard and Reservists. These are have served and are serving our Nation

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There should be no shutdown for before they start talking bad about it.’’ (a) IN GENERAL.—There are hereby appro- these volunteers that protect Amer- Mr. Speaker, he is still a real strong priated for fiscal year 2014, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, ican. Pass the National Guard and Air Republican, but he says: I’m very happy this came along. for any period during which interim or full- Force Reserve funding bill and keep year appropriations for fiscal year 2014 are Lieutenant Colonel Aguilar flying. f not in effect such sums as are necessary to And that’s just the way it is. MR. SPEAKER, OPEN THE provide pay and allowances to members of f GOVERNMENT the reserve components of the Armed Forces (as named in section 10101 of title 10, United POLITICAL PROCESS (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given States Code) who perform inactive-duty (Mr. RYAN of Ohio asked and was permission to address the House for 1 training (as defined in section 101(d)(7) of given permission to address the House minute.) such title) during such period. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I have (b) TERMINATION.—Appropriations and for 1 minute and to revise and extend heard my colleagues on the Republican funds made available and authority granted his remarks.) side of the aisle say that they want to pursuant to this section shall be available Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, we keep the government open. Well, it’s until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) the enactment into law of an appropria- hear a lot from our Republican friends simply not true, Mr. Speaker. about funding for NIH and these pedi- tion (including a continuing appropriation) Look, let’s face it: the Republicans for any purpose for which amounts are made atric research programs where dozens are in charge of this House. It’s Speak- of children can get cancer treatment, available in this section; (2) the enactment er BOEHNER and the Republican leader- into law of the applicable regular or con- and they make a big deal about it. On ship that shut the government down. tinuing appropriations resolution or other our side, we want to make sure every They could simply bring up the Senate Act without any appropriation for such pur- child in the United States has access to resolution that would keep the govern- pose; or (3) January 1, 2015. health care in case they get cancer. ment open at any time now, today or The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill We hear from the other side: We want any time, and the government would shall be debatable for 30 minutes, to open the World War II Memorial so reopen. equally divided and controlled by the that veterans can have access to the So I don’t want to hear this constant chair and ranking minority member of memorial. But if that veteran’s spouse rhetoric that, oh, the Republicans want the Committee on Appropriations. or that veteran’s child may have can- to keep the government open. It’s sim- The gentleman from Florida (Mr. cer or not have health care, we’re say- ply not true. They are in charge. They YOUNG) and the gentleman from Indi- ing, as Americans, that we should have the responsibility. Speaker BOEH- ana (Mr. VISCLOSKY) each will control cover every American. Isn’t that what NER has the responsibility to bring up a 15 minutes. they fought and died for, justice for all, clean resolution that would keep this The Chair recognizes the gentleman and health care justice for all? And we government open. from Florida. hear from the other side: They’re shut- Now, I have heard that our appropri- GENERAL LEAVE ting down the government. ators—and you listen to NANCY PELOSI. Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I was against the Iraq war. The Iraq They have said that we have agreed to I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- war was unaffordable. The Iraq war was the government spending levels on the bers may have 5 legislative days in unpopular. Fifty-eight percent of the other side of the aisle, so that’s not the which to revise and extend their re- American people were against the Iraq issue here. There is no issue anymore marks and include extraneous material war. Democrats didn’t shut down the about how much we’re going to spend. on H.R. 3230, and that I may include government. It’s simply that Republicans want to tabular material on the same. Use the political process—which we close the government down because of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there did, and won the House back in ’06, won the Affordable Care Act. It should not objection to the request of the gen- the Presidency in ’08, and wound down be linked in any way. tleman from Florida? the Iraqi war. That’s how you govern in If anybody suggests this is not a There was no objection. democracy. problem, 22 percent of the gross na- Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Two hundred-plus years we have been tional product is dependent upon the I yield myself 3 minutes. governing in this country through a Federal Government. This is having a Mr. Speaker, the Pay Our Guard and Reserve Act would fix a simple drafting political process. You wrap yourselves negative impact on our economy. error that existed in H.R. 3210, the Pay in the flag, and then you don’t use the Mr. Speaker, open the government Our Military Act. democratic process. again. f This bill was intended to appropriate f funding so that all of our servicemem- AFFORDABLE CARE ACT PAY OUR GUARD AND RESERVE bers, Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve, ACT will receive their paychecks on time (Mr. CLYBURN asked and was given and without interruption during the permission to address the House for 1 Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 370, I government shutdown. minute.) call up the bill (H.R. 3230) making con- As most of you know, our Guard and Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I would tinuing appropriations during a Gov- Reserve members perform two kinds of like to acquaint you and my colleagues ernment shutdown to provide pay and training throughout the year: annual with Mr. Butch Matthews, a 61-year-old allowances to members of the reserve training, which occurs for 2 weeks a former small businessman from Little components of the Armed Forces who year; and Inactive Duty for Training, Rock, Arkansas, who used to wake up perform inactive-duty training during which is commonly referred to as every morning at 4 a.m. to deliver such period, and ask for its immediate weekend drill. canned beverages to retailers before re- consideration. While H.R. 3210 appropriated funding tiring in 2010. The Clerk read the title of the bill. for pay and allowances for servicemem- A lifelong Republican, he was heavily The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- bers who perform active service during skeptical of the Affordable Care Act ant to House Resolution 370, the bill is the shutdown, it mistakenly omitted when it first passed. ‘‘I did not think considered read. pay and allowances for performing in- ObamaCare was going to be a good The text of the bill is as follows: active duty training or weekend drill. plan; I did not think it would help me H.R. 3230 b 1245 at all’’ is what he said. But after a lit- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of tle research, he has now found out that Representatives of the United States of America This was a simple technical drafting he can get a better plan than he al- in Congress assembled, error in the legislation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:07 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.026 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6194 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 3, 2013 I have heard from many concerned I just want to reference two incidents stable economic footing. The House Members requesting that we address that I have been involved in in the last and the Senate must work together to this issue as quickly as possible to pre- 10 days, that I am appalled that we flip the switch on this shutdown not vent any lapse in pay for our Guard and have shut the government down over only for our troops, but for everyone Reserve members during this shut- this fight. who calls this Nation their home. down. This bill would correct that and The first is a meeting I had with a It is our responsibility as Members of ensure that all of our servicemembers constituent of mine in Merrillville, In- Congress to take care of our troops. receive their paychecks on time, in- diana. The gentleman has worked hard Just as each of my colleagues in this cluding for time served on weekend all of his life as an independent con- body voted for the Pay Our Military drill. tractor. Their family had insurance Act, I hope they will do the same today The Pay Our Military Act passed the through his wife, who worked for a to correct that act. House unanimously, and I believe this small medical practice that was pur- Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from In- bill should have broad bipartisan sup- chased. She was relieved of her position diana, my friend, mentioned in his re- port as well. not because she was a bad employee, marks about the other aspects of the I reserve the balance of my time. but because of consolidation. There- Federal Government that need to be Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I after, of course, you know how this back in operation. I could not agree yield myself such time as I may con- story turns out. She contracts cancer. with him more on that. However, the sume, and I certainly want to thank My constituent is in my office in the route out of this mess—if you call it— the chairman of the Defense Appropria- last 2 weeks because they are fore- is for the Senate to appoint conferees. tions Subcommittee, as well as the closing on his house because they are The House authorized and appointed chairman of the full committee, for all broke, and we are arguing about this. conferees 2 days ago. We are waiting on of their good work on the Appropria- But what infuriates me and pro- the Senate to do the same. If they ap- tions Committee. foundly disappoints me is I am getting point conferees, we can work out the It is not out of disrespect that I rise on an elevator across this aisle at differences between the two bodies, as in strong opposition to this legislation. about 1 in the morning this Tuesday is the time-honored tradition of this We are piecemealing destroying the and one of my colleagues gets on that place, and solve the shutdown problem. government of the United States, in- So I ask the Members of the other elevator and my colleague was gleeful, cluding the defense and the ability to body to go ahead and appoint con- gleeful and happy and cheery, because defend ourselves of this Nation. ferees. Let’s start talking. We can my colleague had called their State ex- While we would suggest today that solve this problem. So far they refuse we are solving the problems at the De- change at 12:30 a.m. in the morning and to even talk. partment of Defense, I would ask the for some reason no one answered the Mr. VISCLOSKY. I yield 2 minutes to question: What about maintenance of phone and the system didn’t work. Why the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. the existing equipment needed for do you think people are calling that MCCOLLUM), a member of the Defense readiness? Not in here. What about pro- number? They need health insurance. Appropriations Subcommittee. curement for new equipment that is Gleeful that government didn’t work, Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, my being eaten up in Afghanistan? Not in and that is before we shut it down. Republican colleagues are once again here. What about research and develop- What have we come to here? We have bringing a bill to the floor in response ment to keep technological superiority the best country in the world. It is to the terrible news coverage on their of our forces so we are never in a fair time we start running it again. shutdown. fight? Not in here. What about main- I am opposed to this piecemeal ap- Now, I am very confident that every taining facilities where these personnel proach. single Member of the House of Rep- live, where they work, where they I reserve the balance of my time. resentatives supports our Guard and serve our Nation? Not in here. What Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Reserve men and women. We all want about the commissaries? Not in here. I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman them to receive the pay that they have I recognize that yesterday in Europe from Kentucky (Mr. ROGERS), the earned. We could do just that really the Army Chief of Staff said that this chairman of the Appropriations Com- quickly by passing a clean CR to fund shutdown is impacting significantly mittee. the entire Federal Government and put day-to-day operations and forcing the Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Thank an end to this GOP shutdown. But Re- military to cut training. you, Mr. Chairman, for yielding me publican leadership isn’t serious about There was an additional announce- this time. stopping the shutdown. ment today by a particular company, Mr. Speaker, the very distinguished We all know that this bill is not a so- Sikorsky, that said they have ‘‘slowed chairman of this subcommittee has lution. It is just a distraction. For ex- production of the Blackhawk heli- rendered invaluable service to this Na- ample, this bill claims to support mili- copter now that Federal contracting tion and this body and certainly this tary pay during the shutdown. How- inspectors have left their posts on fur- committee, and I thank him for his ever, while this bill does provide them lough because of the shutdown.’’ The wonderful service over a long period of a paycheck, it fails to provide them the same Federal employees at Pratt & time. materials essential for doing their job. Whitney in East Hartford are also fur- I rise today in support of the brave Let me give you an example of a few loughed, delaying the delivery of en- men and women of our military who of the things that it doesn’t fund: it gines and spare parts. stand at the ready to defend this home- doesn’t fund the maintenance of exist- I reference the good chairman of the land. ing equipment, and we need that for Subcommittee on Defense Appropria- This legislation will provide the men readiness; the procurement of new tions, Mr. ROGERS, who is chairman of and women of the National Guard and equipment if something needs to be re- Appropriations. About 2 weeks ago, I Reserve with due compensation for placed in order to continue a training noted on this floor that in article 1, their service—on time and in full— drill or to be fully prepared; research section 9, paragraph 7, it says: throughout the government shutdown. and development to keep the tech- No money shall be drawn from the Treas- Our intention with the Pay Our Mili- nology superiority of the U.S. forces; ury, but in consequence of appropriations tary Act was to support all of our men and then, as the ranking member made by law. and women in uniform. This legislation pointed out, keeping the facilities and It doesn’t say anything about partial, merely fixes a technical drafting error maintenance moving forward. temporary continuing resolutions. to amend that. This bill fails to ensure that our serv- It is time that the Congress of the Once again, I believe this is an im- icemen and -women will have the United States begins appropriating. I portant action to get us on the path to- equipment and other support materials am here as an appropriator to talk ward ending this crisis. This bill under- that they need. It certainly won’t en- about fiscal policy, but our process has scores the need to sufficiently and ap- sure that our other Federal law en- been usurped by those who have a par- propriately fund the entire Federal forcement at the FBI or the DEA are ticular social agenda. It is called the Government—to preserve our national paid even as they continue to work to Affordable Care Act. security and get the Nation back on a keep America safe.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:07 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.031 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6195 Mr. Speaker, this Republican govern- Longer processing times for routine med- Cancellation of upcoming drill weekend ment shutdown needs to end. The en- ical readiness activities due to employees’ will cancel weapons qualification for many tire government needs to be funded. taking on the responsibilities of furloughed units scheduled to do this at Camp Ripley. personnel. These units will be challenged to re-schedule The American people don’t want the Long Term Impact: as ranges are usually booked first quarter of Tea Party picking winners and losers, Technicians will incur a debt for benefits the fiscal year. Will be an opportunity for deciding what government services are FTS personnel training to be qualified in units to re-schedule yet in Oct short term. necessary. their positions Units that have Periodic Health Assessments Let’s do what is right for the Amer- Delayed hiring actions further compound (PHA) and Dental events will have to re- ican people and pass a clean continuing turmoil of personnel turnover schedule. Will negatively impact personnel resolution to fund the entire Federal Morale of Technician force is greatly di- readiness. minished with 2nd furlough in one year Government. School cancellations. We will daily be can- Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) soldiers celling travel to schools that start this FY. Mr. Speaker, I enter into the RECORD may not receive mid-month and subsequent It will be case by case that we find school the Minnesota Air and Army National pay. seats later in the FY that troop will be able Guard Government Shutdown Impact Units that deploy within the next two to attend. This will be a readiness issue if it in its entirety. months (Oct–Nov) or who are currently de- goes long term. ployed will experience significant impact on MN AIR AND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD GOVERN- Long Term Impact: deployment and family readiness support. MENT SHUTDOWN IMPACT (VERSION 2—2 OC- Personnel readiness will begin to suffer Yellow ribbon events may need to be can- TOBER 2013) more as we cancel schools and medical readi- celled due to contracting for venue, food or ness events. Begin building a larger pool of ADDRESSED FROM: lack of child care. Soldiers/Airmen that will need new schools Less than 15 days (short term) and Remaining Defense Travel System (DTS— dates and units will begin to see a larger Greater than 15 days (long term). travel reimbursements) Vouchers for Sol- backlog of troops that need periodic FEDERAL FULL-TIME STAFF (FTS) IMPACT: diers and Military Families for FY13 will be physicals and dental. The challenge with Emergency Furlough—Number of Federal delayed for payment. schools is that some lower density schools Personnel Impacted Funeral Honors Team will cease oper- and longer schools will have fewer opportuni- Army Technicians: 701 (655 Furloughed— ations. ties to re-schedule this FY. This becomes a 93.4%) Reduced capacity in processing enlisted readiness issue. promotion actions Air Force Technicians: 445 (381 Fur- CAMP RIPLEY TRAINING CENTER IMPACT: loughed—85.6%) Outside agencies may have to process Fed- eral Tuition Assistance requests. Short Term Impact: Total Force Impacted: 1146 (1036 Fur- No Active Duty Operational Support Potential loss of ability to deliver timely loughed—90.4%) (ADOS) or Technicians medical readiness events across the state, re- Short Term impact: Long Term Impact: Benefits processing delayed (in processing, ducing medical readiness of the force. After 21 days loss of State Employees paid retirements, return to duty) AGR and TECH Potential reduction in personnel readiness under the Master Cooperative Agreement. 1,036 Technicians not at work and not re- ratings for all reportable units due to eroded Operations—Section is reduced by 50% (2 ceiving pay medical readiness ratings. Technicians, 1 State Military) resulting in General personnel actions delayed, AGR LOGISTICS IMPACT: reduced support to customers and no new and TECH Maintenance—All Maintenance activities leases agreements. Scheduled travel/training TDY will be can- in the MNNG will cease during shutdown. All Range Control: Reduction 55% (6 ADOS), celled Maintenance facilities will be closed. resulting in reduced customer support for No new hires or job announcements Short Term impact: range safety briefings, general customer sup- Leave accrual stops for technicians after 80 Maintenance Readiness of the MNNG will port, and response for Range Safety Checks hours (48 already used during furlough) decline due to inability to repair dead-lined delayed Over 30 Active Duty Operational Support/ equipment while Dual Status Technicians Automated Target Systems: State Mili- Active Duty for Special Work (ADOS/ADSW) are furloughed. tary, potentially 50% reduction imme- will not report to work Upgrades to MNNG M1A1s will be deferred diately. Automated Target Personnel would Long term impact: until funding resumes. not be available resulting in limited auto- FTS will incur a debt for benefits BFT/JCR Fielding—Fielding team is mated ranges or target maintenance for FTS personnel not attending required issuing all remaining equipment to the military customers and very limited support training courses for positions USPFO effective 30 Sep 13. USPFO and J4 to state agencies with signed leases. Delayed hiring actions will compound the will then complete the install and fielding. Air Operations: Reduction of 100% (3 Tech- turmoil of personnel turnover Long term impact: nicians and 2 ADOS), resulting in the air- Labor relations with union and union Blue Force Tracker upgrades will be de- field, UH–60 Simulator being closed and no members stressed layed, systems will go off line after 90 days fueling operations. Personnel readiness will drop due per- of non use. Blue Force Tracking is a United Arden Hills Army Training Site: Reduction sonnel actions not taking place States military term used to denote a GPS- of 50% of the full time staff, resulting in re- Moral of technician force is greatly dimin- enabled system that provides military com- duced support to customers and availability. ished with another furlough manders and forces with location informa- Logistics (other than billeting which is self Animosity of technician force towards the tion about friendly (and despite its name, supporting)—Reduction of 100% (17 Techni- AGR force also about hostile) military forces. If they cians), resulting in: AGRs do not receive Mid-month and subse- are not synced with the satellite once every Supply & Services being open 2 days a quent pay until furlough complete. 90 days they lose their identity and it costs week. Housing: Limited AGR Employees will Bottom line for Full-Time Staff (FTS) is us more manpower to re-sync them. need to Inventory & Inspect the Troop Issue that very limited personnel actions will be Supply: able to be supported and will be greatly de- Short Term impact: Buildings when they need to be turned-in. Fuel Support: Retail Fuel Points will run layed during a furlough. $54,334 of Class 1 (food) has been ordered out of fuel. FTS Top Three Concerns: supporting 23 units in an IDT status for the Ammo Supply Point: No ammo for mili- Benefits Processing weekend of 4–6 OCT. These orders will need Pay tary customers. to be canceled. Department of Public Safety—No initial Loss of trained FTS forces due to cancelled $8,717 for seven commercial bus requests training impact. After 21 days the section would re- for the weekend of 4–6 OCT canceled. duce from 12 guards to 9 guards resulting in Long term impact: PERSONNEL READINESS/SOLDIER-AIRMAN AND reduced services and ability to man only one An additional $16,198 in Class 1 (food) or- FAMILY SERVICES IMPACT: gate. Short Term Impact: ders will be canceled from the local vender if Joint Visitors Bureau/Public Affairs Of- Family Programs initiatives and support shutdown continues till 30 Oct. fice—Reduction of 80% (4 Technicians and 1 Training: efforts will be significantly impacted due to ADOS), resulting in no ID Cards, no Com- Short Term impact: unavailability of all personnel. mand or Department of the Army photos, re- New Equipment Training (NET) for 1/34 Ar- Reduce current ability to provide deploy- duced protocol visits and public affairs/com- mored Brigade Combat Team will be sus- ment related services to soldiers and family munity support operations. pended based on Inactive Duty Training and members by 62% Signal Support—100% reduction (1 Techni- Annual Training restrictions, suspending Reduction in our ability to provide ID cian), resulting in no on site support for NET for Bradley Fighting Vehicle Crews cards to soldiers and family members in se- computers, radios, frequency management, Training needs to be deferred to colder lect locations. and other support. No retiree counseling services weather months, less desirable. Budget—100% reduction (2 Technicians), Slowed processing for GI bill requests and TRAINING/OPERATIONS IMPACT: resulting in only emergency budget issues issue resolution Short Term Impact: being addressed by non-budget personnel.

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Efficiency will be nega- spect as I have in working with the the section would reduce 100% (9 State and 2 tively impacted as the seniority moves are chairman of the Defense Sub- Contract), resulting in all Hunt Programs for made, and employees must be trained for committee, and I thank him for his Deployed Soldiers will being cancelled at their new responsibilities. If the Federal service. both Camp Ripley (Dec 2–4) and AHATS (Oct Government shutdown is resolved, then we All of us want to be helpful to the 25–27) and (Dec 6–8). No Native American will need to unwind whatever management men and women that we care about Consultation meeting. (Annual Requirement activities we initiate to comply with the bar- who rise up and serve us, whatever call, NHPA) REPI (ACUB) Report to NGB will not gaining agreements, causing further disrup- get completed. Annual update to the Inte- tion to routines, negative impacts on produc- as civilian soldiers. So today I want to grated Natural Resources Management Plan tivity, and morale. offer a solution. Rather than this bill, (INRMP) will not get completed (Annual Re- If the shutdown continues over the longer I would like for our leadership, the quirement—Sikes Act). No Environmental term, the Adjutant General must then decide Speaker, to bring to the floor a clean Review (National Environmental Protection if any of the services provided by the em- bill to open the government. Act Requirement) for Sustainment Restora- ployees normally supported by the master I want my National Guard in Texas— tion and Modernization (SRM) and Military cooperative agreement are essential to state 1,900 of them—to be able to be paid. Construction (MILCON) projects will not agency operations. If they are, then the agency will need to determine how to fund But I also want their families to have take place due to no staff available. All Con- the Affordable Care Act, and I also servation and Integrated Training Area Man- the activities within our existing state budg- agement (ITAM) Projects will be impacted. et, and since we do not carry an aggressive want to make sure that they have in- reserve, other agency activities will need to AIR BASES IMPACT: frastructure, maintenance of existing be cut to fund the services deemed necessary. Short Term Impact: equipment, and procurement of new Additionally, the agency will be respon- equipment, research and development, No local flying training operations during sible to pay the unemployment benefit costs any shutdown period—impact on perishable for all laid off state employees for the dura- facilities maintenance, commissaries flying skills tion of layoff. in the United States. No Mission Ready Airlift or Joint Airborne Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I hear that there are 20 or 30 or 40 Re- Air Transportability Training (JA/ATT) publicans ready to vote on a bill that No Aircraft Maintenance or fuel support I am happy now to yield 2 minutes to presence capable of preparing aircraft for re- the very distinguished gentleman from will open the government. Let’s open the government to serve our National sponse to state or national emergency New Jersey (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN), an No Air Operations Supervision, planners, important member of the Defense Ap- Guard. or instructors to support response to real propriations Subcommittee. b 1300 world contingencies or training events Reduced to an AGR force only, there is no Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. I thank the Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam support for any function beyond mainte- chairman for yielding. Speaker, I am very pleased to yield 1 Mr. Speaker, in the family of public nance & protection of the facility minute to the gentleman from Arkan- Long Term Impact: servants, our military, and especially sas (Mr. WOMACK), another member of Depending on duration of shutdown, air- their families, deserve special atten- the Defense Appropriations Sub- crew members may go non-current, non-mis- tion, especially during this government committee. sion ready along with instructor force leav- shutdown. Mr. WOMACK. I thank the gentleman ing unit with no local means to regenerate We have spoken with pride many an operations force (unless AMC/ANG issue for the time. times about our Active Duty soldiers, training waivers) Madam Speaker, I rise in support of sailors, marines, Coast Guard, airmen Medical Readiness requirements, if not the resolution. and airwomen, many deployed in Af- completed, render members non-deployable It is important for people to remem- Impact on SORTS for any units unable to ghanistan and other challenging areas ber that the issue that we are speaking complete upgrade or continuation training around the globe. Impact on construction projects, such as I need not remind my colleagues that about goes right to the heart of readi- the contract for the water line replacement, the men and women of the National ness. Never before in the history of this if we do not have staff to supervise the oper- Nation have we been so reliant on our ations Guard are just as vital to the perform- ance of our military. They train, de- Guard and Reserve as now. Pilot currencies become affected if the I am an example, Madam Speaker, of shutdown continues for longer period. Pro- ploy, and they fight alongside their Ac- ficiency begins to fade (depending on experi- tive Duty brethren. Many of these men that reliance. It was my National ence) after a couple weeks. Additionally, the and women have completed multiple Guard battalion that became the first ‘‘Ready Aircrew Program (RAP)’’ currencies overseas deployments in some of these to answer our Nation’s call after 9/11 are tracked on a monthly basis. As pilot cur- same dangerous areas. They guard us when my Gunslingers from Arkansas rencies expire, they will no longer be quali- here at home and meet the challenges took the mission of the Multinational fied to sit alert. For that reason, we have Force and Observers into Sinai, submitted a listing of approx. 128 essential of manmade and natural disasters— civil emergencies like Hurricane Sandy Egypt—and let me just add—on very employees that we will require in order to short notice. We were able to go be- maintain currency for 20 of our 29 pilots. last year in New Jersey or the flooding This group will be needed if the shutdown in Colorado. Last year, the National cause we were trained and we were continues for an extended. Guard alone responded to more than ready. STATE/DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS 100 natural disaster missions. This sequester has already taken its IMPACT: Mr. Speaker, this bill corrects a toll on our military, so to deny these Number of State Personnel Impacted drafting error in the Pay Our Military Guardsmen and Reservists their pay State Military Employees (Short Term 2 Act, signed into law last Monday. It is when they’re making these sacrifices Oct 2013): 5 makes absolutely no sense to me. In State Civilian Employees (Long Term 22 intended to appropriate funds so that all of our servicemembers—Active fact, it’s incredibly stupid for our coun- Oct 2013): 131 try to be so shortsighted to try to Total Force Impacted: 136 Duty, Guard and Reserve—get paid. It Over the short term, the direct cost to the deserves our bipartisan support. make our political statements by deny- State of Minnesota in lost assistance for Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, I ing the men and women of the Guard payroll through the Master Cooperative yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman and Reserve the pay for their sac- Agreement is just under $300,000.00 per week. from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). rifices. This means that the cost to simply cover the (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was I urge support of the resolution. amount of federal funding unavailable to the given permission to revise and extend Mr. VISCLOSKY. I reserve the bal- state for the 21 days required per the bar- ance of my time. gaining agreements to provide notice to our her remarks.) employees of a layoff will approach Ms. JACKSON LEE. I thank the Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam $1,000,000.00. ranking member for the time. Speaker, at this time, I yield 1 minute During the notification period, costs will Madam Speaker, I thank the chair- to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. be incurred by the agency to manage the se- man of this committee and the ranking COFFMAN).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:07 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03OC7.009 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6197 Mr. COFFMAN. Madam Speaker, I Congress face the same consequences Voting against our Guard and Re- rise in support of H.R. 3230, the Pay under ObamaCare that hardworking serve servicemembers is every bit as Our Guard and Reserve Act. Americans across the country face. indefensible as voting against our Ac- On September 30, Congress passed It is my desire, my sincere hope, that tive Duty servicemembers and our and the President signed H.R. 3210, the Senate and the President will come vets. I urge my colleagues to act re- which, I believe, is the Pay Our Mili- together as soon as possible to join the sponsibly and to fund our Reserve and tary Act, which I introduced. Every House in a civil and open dialogue. We Guard. Member of the House voted for that need to enact a fair solution to this sit- Mr. VISCLOSKY. I yield 3 minutes to bill. Yet there are those here today uation that serves all Americans, par- the ranking member of the Appropria- who seem to have sort of temporary ticularly our Nation’s heroes who have tions Committee (Mrs. LOWEY). amnesia about that and are saying we so bravely served us. Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I rise are not going to vote for anything Mr. VISCLOSKY. I continue to re- with great respect for Chairman piecemeal, that we will only vote when serve the balance of my time. YOUNG. However, I rise in strong oppo- there is a clean CR for everything, for Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam sition to this reckless Republican shut- everybody, for all aspects of the Fed- Speaker, at this point, I yield 1 minute down. eral Government—the discretionary to the gentlelady from Michigan (Mrs. Of course we support the National budget. MILLER). Guard and Reserves. The House already Yet you already voted piecemeal. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Madam passed a full-year funding bill for the You voted for Active Duty personnel. Speaker, I rise today in strong support Guard and Reserves in July under the You voted for Federal civil service. of this legislation, the Pay Our Guard auspices of Chairman YOUNG and our and Reserve Act. You voted for the contractors essential extraordinary ranking member, Mr. The first and foremost responsibility for them. You already did that. The VISCLOSKY; but this bill is inadequate, of the Federal Government is to pro- message that you’re sending is that the and it’s the wrong action at this time. vide for the common defense. That is Our troops need training and equip- soldiers, the marines, the airmen, the actually in the Preamble of our Con- ment—two key components absent Reserves, and the Guardsmen, who stitution. Since our Nation’s birth, from this bill. This measure does noth- have sacrificed their lives for this some 237 years ago, the National Guard ing to help the CIA, the FBI, the DEA, country, are of lesser status than the has been at the foundation of our com- the Secret Service, or the Immigration Active Duty. You are wrong. That is mon defense. and Customs Enforcement. This is crit- simply wrong. Since 9/11, Madam Speaker, we have ical to our Nation’s defense. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. ROS- seen the largest call-up to active serv- We could end the shutdown today if LEHTINEN). The Chair would like to re- ice of our National Guard and Reserve the majority would only allow a vote mind the Members to address their re- since World War II. They actually on the Senate-passed bill, which in- marks to the Chair. make up about 30 percent of everybody cludes the funding levels that the Re- Mr. VISCLOSKY. I yield myself such who is in theater. The men and women publicans support and that would be time as I may consume. of the Guard and Reserve have always signed by the President. Then we could Madam Speaker, I would simply answered freedom’s call with bravery get to work, as our ranking member make the point in response to the gen- and with honor. The enemies and their said, on a complete bill, an omnibus tleman’s remarks that I don’t want to bullets make no distinction between bill, through the regular order of the vote on a clean CR. I’m not here to do the regular Armed Forces and the Appropriations Committee. that. I am here to vote on 12 appropria- Guard and Reserve, so it is beyond me The House majority, apparently, tions bills that make discrete deci- to understand why this Congress would can’t take the heat from the fire that sions, that make discerning judgments do so. they’ve lit, so now they’ve put forward about how best and most efficiently We have a duty to make certain that this reckless political attempt to shift and most effectively to run the Govern- those brave men and women have the blame for their shutdown. Ending the ment of the United States. The gen- training that they need to serve in the shutdown of our government couldn’t tleman is mistaken if he thinks I want defense of our freedoms and to make be more simple: stop playing games to vote on a clean CR. I want to do ap- certain that they are paid for their and pass the reasonable bill that the propriations bills just as I know Chair- service. Vote ‘‘yes’’ for the National Senate and the White House have al- man ROGERS wants to do and as Rank- Guard and Reserve. Vote ‘‘yes’’ on this ready agreed to. Madam Speaker, it’s ing Member LOWEY wants to do. legislation. time for the Republicans to stop oppos- I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. VISCLOSKY. I continue to re- ing reasonable solutions and to end Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam serve the balance of my time. their shutdown. Allow a vote on the Speaker, I agree that the regular order Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam Senate bill. is to pass individual appropriations Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gen- I have served in this Congress for bills and to go to conference with the tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. many years with the distinguished Senate if they will conference. I agree BRIDENSTINE). ranking member, Mr. VISCLOSKY, and with my friend from Indiana on that Mr. BRIDENSTINE. Madam Speaker, the chairman, Mr. BILL YOUNG. I am issue. I rise in support of H.R. 3230 for our Na- embarrassed to go home to my con- At this time, I yield 1 minute to the tional Guard and Reserve. I would be stituents in my district and talk to gentleman from Florida (Mr. BILI- astonished if any Member of Congress them about the dysfunction due to the RAKIS), my colleague and my friend. votes against this bill. Republican shutdown of this govern- Mr. BILIRAKIS. Thank you, Mr. In the midst of a shutdown, due to ment. There are people who don’t have Chairman. the President and HARRY REID’s unwill- child care. There are people who don’t Madam Speaker, I rise today to show ingness to negotiate, Congress came to- have health care. There are people who my support for the continued funding gether, and we acted to fund our Active are suffering, who are having trouble for our veterans and military personnel Duty troops. Following this vote, the paying the rent. Let us open this gov- in the Reserve components. As vice radical left voted against funding our ernment and get our work done. chairman of the House Veterans’ Af- veterans; they voted against funding Mr. YOUNG of Florida. I reserve the fairs Committee, I always find myself our national parks; and they even balance of my time. in awe of the sacrifices our men and voted against funding cancer patients. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, women in uniform have made in serv- Now we are trying to pay the Reserve understanding that Chairman YOUNG ice to our great country. and Guard components, who have will close and that he has no further I remain committed to ending this fought valiantly for this country all speakers, I would simply make the ob- government shutdown and to fighting over the world. The citizen warriors of servation that I would hope all of us to protect the American people. I have my State of Oklahoma and across this think through the issues that are pend- joined my House colleagues to vote country should not suffer because the ing here today and tomorrow and re- multiple times to keep the government radical left, which includes our Presi- member that our ultimate charge is to open and to make sure that Members of dent, is unwilling to negotiate. be of service to all of the public.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:07 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.034 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6198 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 3, 2013 I yield back the balance of my time. proach will mean that we will spend the next Mr. ENYART. I am, in its current Mr. YOUNG of Florida. I yield myself hundred or two hundred days coming back to form. the balance of my time. fund an office, agency or Federal component Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam Madam Speaker, this is not a polit- that the majority did not know was essential. Speaker, I reserve a point of order on ical bill. This is a correction bill. It has The regular order for consideration of fund- the gentleman’s motion. been held pretty much to a legislative ing bills allows committees with jurisdiction The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point process rather than a political process. and more important in-depth knowledge about of order is reserved. I want to say how much I have en- agencies to make funding decisions. The Clerk will report the motion to joyed the many years of serving on the No one member knows everything that there recommit. same subcommittees with Mrs. LOWEY, is to know about what each agency does and The Clerk read as follows: and then she advanced to the high rank how what that agency does impacts or touch- Mr. Enyart moves to recommit the bill as the ranking member on the Appro- es on how well another part of the Federal H.R. 3230 to the Committee on Appropria- priations Committee. government functions. tions with instructions to report the same To my friend, Mr. VISCLOSKY, we The Federal government is not a group of back to the House forthwith with the fol- have worked together for so long on dismembered parts but a cohesive unit that lowing amendment: the Defense Appropriations Committee works as one for the benefit of the American Strike all after the enacting clause and in- to bring to this House and to this Con- people. sert the following: gress legislation that had no sign of Attempting to bribe our Guard and Reserv- That upon passage of this bill by the House politics. ists into turning a blind eye to the best interest of Representatives, the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations H.R. 3230, I believe, will be supported of our nation speaks to the character of the majority’s leadership on the matter of the for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, as by everybody in the House. It doesn’t amended by the Senate on September 27, solve the overall problem, but it does budget. 2013, shall be considered to have been taken solve one problem for the Guard and Attempting to turn one American against an- from the Speaker’s table and the House shall Reserve. I am satisfied that there will other is a shameful act and one that will not be considered to have (1) receded from its be other legislation, maybe not fol- be tolerated or soon forgotten by the American amendment; and (2) concurred in the Senate lowing this particular bill, but fol- public. amendment. lowing in the course of events that will The House majority see members of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- come later. Today, we are dealing with Guard and Reservists as selfish. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- H.R. 3230, and I hope that everybody in They are far from selfish, they are selfless. linois is recognized for 5 minutes in the Chamber and in the House will sup- Over 662,000 National Guard and Reserve support of his motion. Troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan as of port H.R. 3230 and at least take care of b 1315 one of the problems. 2011. With that very important thought, I Included in these numbers are 15,877 Army Mr. ENYART. Madam Speaker, the yield back the balance of my time. Guard, 11,939 Army Reservists, 2,068 Navy underlying bill pays Reservists and Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise Reservists, 3,499 Marine Corps Reservists Guardsmen for weekend drills during to speak on H.R. 3230, the Pay Our Guard and over 6,000 Air National Guard, Air Force this government shutdown, but it does and Reserve Act. The members of the Na- Reservists and Coast Guard Reservists from nothing to pay the full-time support tional Guard who reside in the city of Houston the State of Texas. force. The vast majority of full-time If the majority cared about the welfare of the are more than numbers; they are friends of Guardsmen and Reservists wear a uni- Guard and Reservists they would have ended mine who share a passion for love of country form but are considered civil service the Sequester, which has cost them pay cuts and community service that is unrivaled. technicians; thus, they’re currently just like all Federal personnel. It is very painful to me to see our men and furloughed. This is not a game—where points can be women in the armed services treated with I spent nearly 37 years serving this won or lost—these are lives being impacted such disrespect by the majority of the House great Nation’s military; 32 years of by decisions made by the majority of this body of Representatives. I know how they treat those years were in the National Guard who are not putting first the America the members of Congress when we visit their in- and the Reserve. As a young enlisted Guard and Reservists risk their lives to protect stallations or facilities. They greet us with sa- airman and later as a junior officer in and serve. the Army Guard, I certainly appre- lutes, deference and respect. The Guard and Reserves will not leave any- I have learned to return their greetings in ciated that paycheck for a weekend of one behind—if they did they know that the duty. I, like many of the young troops kind not out of habit but out of true apprecia- ability to defend and protect this nation would tion for who they are and what they do to serving today, needed that paycheck, be left behind. kind of like the civilian employees at make the lives of countless Americans better. We must learn from these brave men and Scott Air Force Base need their pay- Guard and reservists, unlike regular army or women to work together for the good of a na- checks or the Forest Service workers military service personnel, are part of the sup- tion and not for political gain. in the Shawnee National Forest need port for first responders for communities in We know what needs to be done—put ev- their paychecks or the clerks at the times when a hurricane comes ashore, eryone back to work in the Federal govern- Social Security office in Carbondale, wildfires strike, tornadoes touch down and ice ment; then we can work on the issues that Illinois, need their paychecks. storms occur. separate us. When Congress moves to fund only compo- Time is important for Federal workers who The absolute utter cynicism of the nents of the government but not the entire have been working with reduced pay for underlying bill appalls me. As the only government they do harm to our nation’s se- months. We should and can do better than former general serving in Congress, I’m curity in small and large ways. One of the play politics with the lives of our Guard and sponsoring this amendment to correct large ways they harm our nation’s security is Reservists. the underlying bill which only makes to undermine the cohesiveness of all of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time pawns of dedicated American Reserv- components of our military force. for debate has expired. ists and Guardsmen. The only thing The majority bringing a bill to the floor today Pursuant to House Resolution 370, that bill does is give the politicians to include the Guard and Reserve on their list the previous question is ordered. who sponsored it and who vote for it a of favored Federal government programs, The question is on the engrossment claim, while wrapping themselves in projects or agencies is an afterthought. and third reading of the bill. the flag, to say they’re supporting the If the House majority thought that the Guard The bill was ordered to be engrossed troops. It’s as phony as putting a flag and Reserves were important to the security and read a third time, and was read the pin on your lapel and claiming that of our nation, which I believe that they are, third time. makes you a patriot. funding would have been in the bill passed MOTION TO RECOMMIT The underlying bill is as phony as the that continued pay to soldiers. Mr. ENYART. Madam Speaker, I bill I voted against Tuesday. That bill What is most troubling is that if the majority have a motion to recommit at the was falsely named ‘‘Honoring Our of the House would actually negotiate with desk. Promise to America’s Veterans Act.’’ Democrats in the House before introducing The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the My father was a disabled veteran. He’s these measures, they would know that this ap- gentleman opposed to the bill? buried in a national cemetery. My

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They would receive out further proceedings in recom- already passed by the House. It elimi- funds for the equipment to do their mittal. nated funding for VA construction. It jobs. There would no longer be fur- The vote was taken by electronic de- eliminated funding for national ceme- loughs. Can the Chair explain why it is vice, and there were—yeas 228, nays teries, that cemetery my father is bur- not germane to keep all of the needs of 194, not voting 9, as follows: ied in. It eliminated funding for med- the National Guard open for public [Roll No. 515] service instead of only their pay? ical and prosthetic research. That bill YEAS—228 was a lie to America’s veterans and If we’re paying our National Guard, but they can’t do their jobs, what sense Aderholt Graves (MO) Pitts America’s voters. Amash Griffin (AR) Poe (TX) I am sick of phony bills designed does that make? Are we asking our Amodei Griffith (VA) Pompeo solely to create political ads. I and my brave soldiers simply to sit at their Bachmann Grimm Posey constituents are sick of the messaging desks? What kind of strange House is Bachus Guthrie Price (GA) this that would force that situation on Barletta Hall Radel that makes bad policy out to be good Barr Hanna Reed politics. It is time to drive the money- our brave men and women, the brave Barton Harper Reichert changers from the temple and to bring men and women that have been so re- Benishek Harris Renacci Bentivolio an end to this sanctimonious foolish- markably addressed by the gentleman Hartzler Ribble Bilirakis Hastings (WA) Rice (SC) ness. Just as a soldier refuses to leave across the aisle? Bishop (UT) Heck (NV) Madam Speaker, if you rule this mo- Rigell his or her battle buddies behind, I Black Hensarling Roby refuse to leave all of the people who tion out of order, does that mean we Blackburn Holding Roe (TN) will not have a chance to keep the en- Boustany Hudson Rogers (AL) proudly serve this great Nation behind. Brady (TX) Huelskamp Rogers (KY) tire Federal Government open today? Bridenstine Huizenga (MI) Stop this charade. Have the moral Rogers (MI) Can the Chair please explain why we Brooks (AL) Hultgren courage to tell the truth to the Amer- Rohrabacher Brooks (IN) Hunter can’t keep our part-time National Rokita ican people. The amendment I offer Broun (GA) Hurt Rooney today presents the continuing resolu- Guard and the entire Federal Govern- Buchanan Issa ment open today? Bucshon Jenkins Ros-Lehtinen tion, which has the Republican budget Roskam numbers in it. It would pay not just the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Burgess Johnson (OH) Calvert Johnson, Sam Ross part-time National Guard, not just the Chair is prepared to rule. Rothfus The gentleman from Florida makes a Camp Jordan part-time Reservists, but the full-tim- Campbell Joyce Royce point of order that the amendment pro- Runyan ers, too. It puts 70 percent of the CIA Cantor Kelly (PA) posed in the motion to recommit of- Capito King (IA) Ryan (WI) back to work. It puts the VA back to fered by the gentleman from Illinois is Carter King (NY) Salmon work. It puts our government back to Sanford not germane. Cassidy Kingston work. Chabot Kinzinger (IL) Scalise The bill extends funding relating to Let’s not call this a continuing reso- Chaffetz Kline Schock the Reserve components of the Armed Coble Labrador Schweikert lution. Let’s call it what it is: Put Our Forces for all of fiscal year 2014 and a Coffman LaMalfa Scott, Austin Government Back to Work. I ask you Sensenbrenner portion of fiscal year 2015. The instruc- Cole Lamborn to have the integrity to vote ‘‘yes’’ or Collins (GA) Lance Sessions tions in the motion propose an order of ‘‘no.’’ If you’re a patriot behind that Collins (NY) Lankford Shimkus business of the House relating to fund- Conaway Latham Shuster American flag pin, have the guts to ing for all other agencies and depart- Cook Latta Simpson show it. Cotton LoBiondo Smith (MO) I yield back the balance of my time. ments subject to the annual appropria- Cramer Long Smith (NE) tions process for the remainder of the Crawford Lucas Smith (NJ) POINT OF ORDER fiscal year. Crenshaw Luetkemeyer Smith (TX) Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam On October 2, 2013, a similar motion Culberson Lummis Southerland Speaker, I make a point of order Daines Marchant Stewart to recommit was offered to a joint res- Davis, Rodney Marino Stivers against the motion to recommit. olution that, like H.R. 3230, provided Denham Massie The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Stockman for the appropriation of certain funds. Dent McCarthy (CA) Stutzman tleman from Florida will state his The Chair ruled that motion non- DeSantis McCaul Terry point of order. DesJarlais McClintock Thompson (PA) germane on committee jurisdiction Diaz-Balart McHenry Thornberry Mr. YOUNG of Florida. This motion Duffy McKeon grounds. Tiberi is not germane and as such is a viola- Duncan (SC) McKinley Here, similarly, the bill falls within Tipton Duncan (TN) McMorris tion of rule XVI, clause 7, which states: Turner the jurisdiction of Committee on Ap- Ellmers Rodgers No motion or proposition on a sub- Upton propriations. The instructions con- Farenthold Meadows Valadao ject different from that under consider- tained in the motion to recommit fall Fincher Meehan ation shall be admitted under color of Fitzpatrick Messer Wagner within the jurisdiction of the Com- Fleischmann Mica Walberg amendment. mittee on Rules. Walden This motion deals with the propo- Fleming Miller (FL) The motion is not germane. The Flores Miller (MI) Walorski sition unrelated to the matter ad- Forbes Miller, Gary Weber (TX) point of order is sustained. Webster (FL) dressed by the joint resolution and Mr. ENYART. Madam Speaker, I ap- Fortenberry Mullin brings in a matter under the jurisdic- Franks (AZ) Mulvaney Wenstrup peal the ruling of the Chair. Frelinghuysen Murphy (PA) Westmoreland tion of the Committee on Rules, which The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gardner Neugebauer Whitfield fails the committee of jurisdiction test question is, Shall the ruling of the Garrett Noem Williams and, therefore, is a violation of rule Chair stand as the decision of the Gerlach Nugent Wilson (SC) Gibbs Nunes Wittman XVI, clause 7. House? Gibson Nunnelee Wolf I ask for a ruling from the chair. Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam Gingrey (GA) Olson Womack The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the Speaker, I move to lay the appeal on Gohmert Palazzo Woodall gentleman from Illinois wish to be the table. Goodlatte Paulsen Yoder Gosar Pearce Yoho heard on the point of order? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gowdy Perry Young (AK) Mr. ENYART. Yes, Madam Speaker, I question is on the motion to table. Granger Petri Young (FL) would like to be heard on the point of The question was taken; and the Graves (GA) Pittenger Young (IN) order. Speaker pro tempore announced that NAYS—194 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- the ayes appeared to have it. Andrews Beatty Bishop (GA) tleman from Illinois is recognized on Mr. ENYART. Madam Speaker, on Barber Becerra Bishop (NY) the point of order. that I demand the yeas and nays. Barrow (GA) Bera (CA) Blumenauer

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Andrews Grijalva Neal Butterfield Hoyer ´ Peterson The vote was taken by electronic de- Beatty Gutierrez O’Rourke Capps Huffman Pingree (ME) Becerra Hahn Pallone Capuano Israel Pocan vice, and there were—yeas 265, nays Bishop (GA) Hanabusa Pascrell Carney Jackson Lee Polis 160, not voting 6, as follows: Blumenauer Hastings (FL) Pastor (AZ) Carson (IN) Jeffries Price (NC) Bonamici Heck (WA) Payne Cartwright Johnson (GA) [Roll No. 516] Quigley Brady (PA) Higgins Pelosi Castor (FL) Johnson, E. B. Rahall YEAS—265 Brown (FL) Himes Pingree (ME) Castro (TX) Kaptur Brownley (CA) Hinojosa Pocan Rangel Aderholt Gohmert Chu Keating Olson Butterfield Holt Price (NC) Richmond Amash Goodlatte Cicilline Kelly (IL) Owens Capps Honda Quigley Roybal-Allard Amodei Gosar Clarke Kennedy Palazzo Capuano Horsford Rangel Ruiz Bachmann Gowdy Clay Kildee Paulsen Ca´ rdenas Hoyer Richmond Bachus Granger Cleaver Kilmer Ruppersberger Pearce Carson (IN) Huffman Roybal-Allard Barber Graves (GA) Clyburn Kind Ryan (OH) Perlmutter Cartwright Israel Ruppersberger ´ Barletta Graves (MO) Cohen Kirkpatrick Sanchez, Linda Perry Castor (FL) Jackson Lee Sa´ nchez, Linda Barr Griffin (AR) Connolly Kuster T. Peters (CA) Chu Jeffries T. Barrow (GA) Griffith (VA) Conyers Langevin Sanchez, Loretta Peters (MI) Cicilline Johnson (GA) Sanchez, Loretta Barton Grimm Cooper Larsen (WA) Sarbanes Peterson Clarke Johnson, E. B. Sarbanes Benishek Guthrie Costa Larson (CT) Schakowsky Petri Clay Kaptur Schakowsky Bentivolio Hall Courtney Lee (CA) Schiff Pittenger Cleaver Kelly (IL) Schiff Bera (CA) Hanna Crowley Levin Schneider Pitts Clyburn Kennedy Schwartz Bilirakis Harper Cuellar Lewis Schrader Poe (TX) Cohen Kildee Scott (VA) Bishop (NY) Harris Cummings Lipinski Schwartz Polis Connolly Kilmer Scott, David Bishop (UT) Hartzler Davis (CA) Loebsack Scott (VA) Pompeo Conyers Kind Serrano Black Hastings (WA) Davis, Danny Lofgren Scott, David Posey Cooper Kirkpatrick Sewell (AL) Blackburn Heck (NV) DeFazio Lowenthal Serrano Price (GA) Costa Kuster Shea-Porter Boustany Hensarling Radel DeGette Lowey Sewell (AL) Courtney Langevin Sherman Brady (TX) Holding Rahall Delaney Lujan Grisham Shea-Porter Crowley Larsen (WA) Sires Braley (IA) Hudson Reed DeLauro (NM) Sherman Cuellar Larson (CT) Slaughter Bridenstine Huelskamp Reichert DelBene Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sinema Cummings Lee (CA) Smith (WA) Brooks (AL) Huizenga (MI) Deutch (NM) Renacci Davis (CA) Levin Speier Sires Brooks (IN) Hultgren Doggett Lynch Ribble Davis, Danny Lewis Swalwell (CA) Slaughter Broun (GA) Hunter Doyle Maffei Rice (SC) DeGette Lofgren Takano Smith (WA) Buchanan Hurt Duckworth Maloney, Rigell Delaney Lowenthal Thompson (CA) Speier Bucshon Issa Edwards Carolyn Roby DeLauro Lowey Thompson (MS) Swalwell (CA) Burgess Jenkins Ellison Maloney, Sean Roe (TN) Deutch Lujan Grisham Tierney Takano Bustos Johnson (OH) Engel Matheson Rogers (AL) Dingell (NM) Titus Thompson (CA) Calvert Johnson, Sam Enyart Matsui Rogers (KY) Doggett Luja´ n, Ben Ray Tonko Thompson (MS) Camp Jordan Eshoo McCollum Rogers (MI) Doyle (NM) Tsongas Tierney Campbell Joyce Esty McDermott Rohrabacher Duckworth Maloney, Van Hollen Titus Cantor Keating Farr McGovern Rokita Edwards Carolyn Vargas Tonko Capito Kelly (PA) Fattah McIntyre Rooney Ellison Matsui Veasey Tsongas Carney King (IA) Foster McNerney Ros-Lehtinen Engel McCollum Vela Van Hollen Carter King (NY) Frankel (FL) Meeks Roskam Enyart McDermott Vela´ zquez Vargas Cassidy Kingston Fudge Meng Ross Eshoo McGovern Visclosky Veasey Castro (TX) Kinzinger (IL) Gabbard Michaud Rothfus Esty McNerney Walz Vela Chabot Kline Gallego Miller, George Royce Farr Meeks Wasserman ´ Chaffetz Labrador Garamendi Moore Velazquez Ruiz Fattah Meng Schultz Coble LaMalfa Garcia Moran Visclosky Runyan Frankel (FL) Michaud Waters Coffman Lamborn Grayson Murphy (FL) Walz Ryan (OH) Fudge Miller, George Watt Cole Lance Green, Al Nadler Wasserman Ryan (WI) Gabbard Moore Waxman Collins (GA) Lankford Green, Gene Napolitano Schultz Salmon Grayson Moran Welch Collins (NY) Latham Grijalva Neal Waters Sanford Green, Al Nadler Wilson (FL) Conaway Latta Gutie´rrez Nolan Watt Scalise Green, Gene Napolitano Yarmuth Hahn O’Rourke Waxman Cook Lipinski Schneider Hanabusa Owens Welch Cotton LoBiondo Schock NOT VOTING—6 Cramer Loebsack Schrader Hastings (FL) Pallone Wilson (FL) Bass Jones Negrete McLeod Crawford Long Schweikert Heck (WA) Pascrell Yarmuth Herrera Beutler McCarthy (NY) Rush Crenshaw Lucas Scott, Austin NOT VOTING—9 Culberson Luetkemeyer Sensenbrenner Bass Foxx McCarthy (NY) Daines Lummis Sessions b 1357 Davis, Rodney Lynch Shimkus Ca´ rdenas Herrera Beutler Negrete McLeod So the bill was passed. Dingell Jones Rush DeFazio Maffei Shuster DelBene Maloney, Sean Simpson The result of the vote was announced b 1348 Denham Marchant Sinema as above recorded. Dent Marino Smith (MO) Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Messrs. DeSantis Massie Smith (NE) A motion to reconsider was laid on BUTTERFIELD, HONDA, Ms. WILSON DesJarlais Matheson Smith (NJ) the table. of Florida and Messrs. RUIZ and CAR- Diaz-Balart McCarthy (CA) Smith (TX) Duffy McCaul Southerland f NEY changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to Duncan (SC) McClintock Stewart ‘‘nay.’’ Duncan (TN) McHenry Stivers Messrs. NUGENT, GRIFFIN of Ar- Ellmers McIntyre Stockman VETERANS BENEFITS CONTINUING Farenthold McKeon Stutzman APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION, kansas and Mrs. NOEM changed their Fincher McKinley Terry vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Fitzpatrick McMorris Thompson (PA) 2014 So the motion to table was agreed to. Fleischmann Rodgers Thornberry Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, Fleming Meadows Tiberi The result of the vote was announced Flores Meehan Tipton pursuant to House Resolution 370, I as above recorded. Forbes Messer Turner call up the joint resolution (H.J. Res. Stated for: Fortenberry Mica Upton 72) making continuing appropriations Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. Foster Miller (FL) Valadao for veterans benefits for fiscal year Foxx Miller (MI) Wagner 515, I was unexpectedly detained and missed Franks (AZ) Miller, Gary Walberg 2014, and for other purposes, and ask the rollcall vote No. 515 on the motion to table Frelinghuysen Mullin Walden for its immediate consideration. the appeal of the ruling of the chair. Had I Gallego Mulvaney Walorski The Clerk read the title of the joint Garamendi Murphy (FL) Weber (TX) been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. Garcia Murphy (PA) Webster (FL) resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gardner Neugebauer Wenstrup The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- question is on the passage of the bill. Garrett Noem Westmoreland ant to House Resolution 370, the joint The question was taken; and the Gerlach Nolan Whitfield resolution is considered read. Gibbs Nugent Williams Speaker pro tempore announced that Gibson Nunes Wilson (SC) The text of the joint resolution is as the ayes appeared to have it. Gingrey (GA) Nunnelee Wittman follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:07 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03OC7.005 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6201 H.J. RES. 72 There was no objection. cutting $6.2 billion in funding that this Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, I body voted in June, in the bill that we resentatives of the United States of America in yield myself such time as I may con- approved 421–4. Congress assembled, That the following sums sume. This proposed CR does not address, are hereby appropriated, out of any money in We bring before the House today, touch, or do anything for the remain- the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and out of applicable corporate or other rev- Madam Speaker, legislation that will ing VA discretionary accounts, which enues, receipts, and funds, for veterans bene- ensure that our veterans are given the are equally important to our veterans fits for fiscal year 2014, and for other pur- benefits that they have earned and and our families: poses, namely: that there’s no delay in the processing The Information Technology ac- SEC. 101. (a) Amounts are provided for enti- of disability claims. count, which includes $155 million for tlements and other mandatory payments Madam Speaker, the other day, the Veterans Benefits Management whose budget authority was provided in the President Obama gave us a list of System and is vital in speeding up the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, things that are important and vital and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, claims process, is not included; 2013 (division E of Public Law 113–6), to con- that the Nation do to make sure that The Office of the Secretary account, tinue activities at the rate to maintain pro- there is no interruption in services. In which includes the Board of Veterans gram levels under current law, under the au- particular, we as a Congress, as a Appeals which provides decisions on thority and conditions provided in the appli- House want to make sure that our vet- claims appeals, is not included; cable appropriations Act for fiscal year 2013, erans are taken care of. Everything The National Cemetery Administra- to be continued through the date specified in they have earned through their service tion is not included, which means that section 103(3). to their country, we want to make cer- burials, Madam Speaker, at the na- (b) Notwithstanding section 103, obliga- tions for mandatory payments due on or tain it is taken care of. tional cemeteries will be conducted on about the first day of any month that begins This legislation before us today is es- a reduced schedule; after October 2013 but not later than 30 days sential because the VA has told us that The Office of Inspector General ac- after the date specified in section 103(3) may funds for these benefits will run out by count is not included, which means continue to be made, and funds shall be the end of this month. So it’s essential that audits and evaluations, adminis- available for such payments. we pass this legislation right now. trative investigations, health care in- SEC. 102. Amounts are provided for ‘‘De- Although the Veterans Health Ad- spections, and the Inspector General partment of Veterans Affairs—Departmental ministration is funded a year in ad- hotline will be suspended; Administration—General Operating Ex- penses, Veterans Benefits Administration’’ vance, we have to pass this legislation The medical research account is not at a rate for operations of $2,455,490,000: Pro- today, Madam Speaker, to ensure that included; vided, That such amount shall be made avail- veterans and their survivors receive The construction accounts are not able subject to the authority and conditions disability compensation benefits. included; as provided under the Military Construction We have to pass this legislation Grants to State veterans home and and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies today to make sure that 517,000 low-in- State cemeteries are not included. Appropriations Act, 2013 (division E of Public come veterans and their family mem- On June 4 we passed a full bill, a Law 113–6) and shall be available to the ex- bers receive their pensions. We have to complete bill, a bipartisan bill. We pro- tent and in the manner that would be pro- vided by such Act. pass this legislation today unani- vided more resources for veterans in SEC. 103. Unless otherwise provided for in mously so that three-quarters of a mil- the bipartisan bill we passed in June this joint resolution or in the applicable ap- lion students will receive their post- than are provided in this anemic at- propriations Act for fiscal year 2014, appro- 9/11 GI education benefits. We need to tempt to hide the cynical Republican priations and funds made available and au- pass this legislation today, Madam efforts to justify a government shut- thority granted pursuant to this joint resolu- Speaker, so that 54,000 unemployed vet- down underneath the veil of the service tion shall be available until whichever of the erans will be able to be eligible for and sacrifice of generation after gen- following first occurs: (1) the enactment into eration of veterans. law of an appropriation for any project or ac- training assistance through the vet- tivity provided for in this joint resolution; erans retraining assistance program. This is shameful. Veterans can see (2) the enactment into law of the applicable Finally, Madam Speaker, we also through this hypocrisy. The American appropriations Act for fiscal year 2014 with- have to make sure we get this legisla- people can see through this hypocrisy. out any provision for such project or activ- tion passed so that 67,000 veterans with We need to end this lifeboat strategy ity; or (3) December 15, 2013. service-connected disabilities receive offered by the Senator from Texas, SEC. 104. It is the sense of Congress that their vocational rehabilitation and em- where the only visible functions of gov- this joint resolution may also be referred to ployment subsistence allowances. ernment he approves or sanctions will as the ‘‘Honoring Our Promise to America’s Veterans Act’’. It’s also important to note that this be opened. This joint resolution may be cited as the legislation will provide $223 million for Open the entire government. Serve ‘‘Veterans Benefits Continuing Appropria- cemetery headstones and burial plot al- the American people by passing a clean tions Resolution, 2014’’. lowances that our veterans by their resolution discharging our constitu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The service to our Nation have earned. tional responsibilities and voting down joint resolution shall be debatable for I reserve the balance of my time. this phantom of a funding bill that 30 minutes, equally divided and con- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam does a disservice to our Nation’s he- trolled by the chair and ranking minor- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I roes—our veterans. ity member of the Committee on Ap- may consume. I reserve the balance of my time. propriations. Here we are again, de´ja` vu all over Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, it The gentleman from Texas (Mr. CUL- again. The leadership of the other side is my privilege at this time to yield 3 BERSON) and the gentleman from Geor- of the aisle is again attempting to dis- minutes to the gentleman from Ken- gia (Mr. BISHOP) each will control 15 tract the American people from look- tucky (Mr. ROGERS), the distinguished minutes. ing at their cynical shutdown efforts chairman of the Appropriations Com- The Chair recognizes the gentleman by trying to hold them under the torn mittee. from Texas. and shredded garments of our veterans. Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Thank GENERAL LEAVE This is a hoax. This is a fraud. you, Mr. Chairman, for yielding this Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask Simply stated, this bill will not pro- time and thank you for bringing up unanimous consent that all Members vide enough funding to pay for all the this bill. may have 5 legislative days in which to programs, where every Member of this Madam Speaker, I rise in support of revise and extend their remarks and to House understands that veterans bene- this bill. include extraneous material on House fits are vital and crucial pieces of our This bill continues to provide our Na- Joint Resolution 72, and that I may in- ongoing obligation and commitment to tion’s veterans with access to impor- clude tabular material on the same. our veterans. tant benefits that they have earned in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there However, we should all be clear and service to their country. To let these objection to the request of the gen- we should understand that in accepting important health benefits slow or stop tleman from Texas? this piecemeal proposal, we are in fact would be to renege on our promise to

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Just we’re talking about on the floor today. fits at the current annual rate of ap- yesterday, one of their Members said: And I have a suspicion why the Demo- proximately $82 billion until December We have to get something out of this. crats keep stalling this veteran funding 15, or until we enact full-year appro- And I don’t even know what that is. bill—they are playing politics. priations. The House majority has shut down I ask the Senate majority leader and Yesterday, when we considered this the government, but not to reduce my friends in the Democratic leader- bill on the floor under suspension, Re- spending or for some other policy rea- ship to unite. Take up the bill that the publicans and Democrats alike united son. It is for pure petulance, and they ranking member has already said that behind the duty of this Congress to don’t even know what they’re trying to fully funds veterans on June 4. provide for our veterans. Frankly, I’m accomplish. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from surprised it didn’t pass with the vote of b 1415 every single Member, but some of my California (Mr. TAKANO) for a unani- colleagues on the other side of the aisle Ending the shutdown couldn’t be mous consent request. chose not to support the care of our more simple. Stop playing games. Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, be- former servicemen and -women. Allow a vote on the bill—with your fore I state my unanimous consent re- But I believe that, given this second number—to end the shutdown that the quest—— chance, where a majority will do, my Senate passed and the President will The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- colleagues will come together to pass sign. tleman is recognized for a unanimous this important bill. Not only is it im- This could end in 30 minutes. Just consent request only. portant for the well-being of our vet- take the bill with your number, let it PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY erans, but it’s important for the well- pass here, send it to the White House, Mr. TAKANO. Parliamentary in- being of the Nation as a whole. Every and that’s the end; and we can get on quiry, Madam Speaker. step we take to fund one section of the with business to serve the people that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- government is a step we can take to- we were elected to help. tleman will state his parliamentary in- My constituents want us to work on ward reopening the entire government. quiry. Even if we do not agree on much, we these serious issues, as do you. Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, what Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, can agree, Madam Speaker, that we do the House Republicans want to end the only question before the House to- can’t allow this government shutdown this shutdown, because—— night is: Will we unite to support our The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- to persist much longer and continue to veterans? tleman has been recognized only for a inflict harm on the United States. The I am pleased, at this time, to yield 1 unanimous consent request. clearest path forward is coming to- minute to the gentleman from Florida Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I ask gether on a bipartisan and bicameral (Mr. MILLER), the chairman of the Vet- unanimous consent that the House basis to work out our differences, find erans’ Affairs Committee. bring up the Senate amendment to H.J. a solution, and end this shutdown. And Mr. MILLER of Florida. I thank the Res. 59, the clean CR, and go to con- the way to do this is laying right in gentleman for yielding. ference on a budget so that we can end front of us. I rise for the second time this week this Republican government shutdown The House passed the other night a to talk about this particular piece of that is slowing our economic growth by motion to go to conference with the legislation. Why the second time? Well, .3 percent. Senate on the differences that we have because the Democrats banded to- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- between us. It is the old, time-honored gether to kill this veterans funding bill tleman will suspend. tradition of the House and Senate hav- once before. And as I mentioned before Under guidelines consistently issued ing a conference together to work out the Democrats moved to kill this vet- by successive Speakers as recorded in differences that is the way this place erans funding bill, we worked to ensure section 956 of the House Rules and should be working; and yet the Senate that disabled veterans, low-income vet- Manual, the Chair is constrained not to refuses to sit down with us. erans going to school on the GI Bill, entertain the request unless it has been Madam Speaker, our conferees are and survivors of those killed in the line cleared by the bipartisan floor and waiting at the table downstairs, even of duty continue to receive their bene- committee leaderships. as I speak. And if the Senate would fits that they are due, the benefits that Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam just send over their conferees, we can they in fact have earned. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from work out the differences and the shut- Madam Speaker, the House Demo- Texas (Mr. VEASEY) for a unanimous down and solve the rest of the Nation’s crats must not know that BERNIE consent request. problems. SANDERS, the chairman of the Senate Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I ask I urge my colleagues to provide for Veterans’ Affairs Committee, intro- unanimous consent that the House our veterans and help us get out of this duced a bill on Monday night that re- bring up the Senate amendment to H.J. shutdown disaster. Vote ‘‘aye’’ on this lated to veterans funding, and I’d like Res. 59, the clean CR, and go to con- bill. to share with everyone a bit about that ference on a budget so that we end this Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam effort. And I quote from press reports: Republican government shutdown that Speaker, at this time I yield 2 minutes Veterans Affairs’ Chairman Bernard Sand- is undermining our national security to the gentlelady from New York (Mrs. ers introduced the legislation (S. 1564) Mon- by leaving more than 70 percent of the LOWEY), ranking member of the full day night and quickly got the backing from CIA furloughed. Appropriations Committee. four other Democrats on the panel, as well as The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, of Richard M. Burr of North Carolina, the top tleman will suspend. course we support funding for our vet- Republican on the committee . . . Specifi- As the Chair previously advised, the erans. The House already passed a full- cally, the bill would protect mandatory com- request cannot be entertained absent year funding bill in June by a vote of pensation and pension benefits for veterans appropriate clearance. and families, including survivor benefits. It 421–4, which was $6 billion more than would also, among other things, continue Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam the cheap ploy now being considered. money flowing to educational programs for Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from It is essential that the VA can con- veterans . . . The bill, he predicted, would be Arizona (Mr. BARBER) for a unanimous tinue offering services, but we must passed in enough time to ensure veterans consent request. also ensure that veterans receive job benefits are not disrupted. Burr said he ex- Mr. BARBER. Madam Speaker, our training, children receive immuniza- pects the Senate to adopt the legislation by servicemembers and our veterans have tions, and that our food supply is safe. unanimous consent. done their duty and they have stood Radical Republicans have shut down The SPEAKER pro tempore. The steadfast in defense of our Nation. the government because they refuse to time of the gentleman has expired. They deserve more than our thanks——

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We owe it all to our men been turned away from Head Start, or unanimous consent request. and women in uniform. the veterans earning their graduate de- Ms. CLARKE. Madam Speaker, I ask MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR OFFICERS INJURED grees whose research labs have been unanimous consent that the House TODAY closed. bring up the Senate amendment to H.J. Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, of course we need to Res. 59, the clean CR, and go to con- ask for a moment of silent prayer for restore full funding for the VA so it ference on a budget so that we can end those officers who have been injured can resume its full array of services to this Republican government shutdown today. our Nation’s veterans, to whom we owe that is undermining public health by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will all a special debt of gratitude and support. But veterans want the same thing all preventing the CDC from working on Members rise for a moment of silent Americans want: for us to reopen the its annual flu vaccine or detecting dis- prayer. entire government so they can get on ease outbreaks. Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, with their lives as parents and workers we are here today to work arm-in-arm The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- and members of their communities. tlewoman will suspend. The gentle- in support of our men and women in You don’t have to take my word for woman is not recognized. uniform. I’m pleased at this time to it. In a letter sent this morning to the As the Chair previously advised, that yield 1 minute to the gentleman from bipartisan congressional leadership, request cannot be entertained absent Tennessee (Mr. ROE). the heads of several major Veterans appropriate clearance. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I thank the Service Organizations write, and I Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam chairman for yielding. quote: Madam Speaker, as a former mayor, Speaker, I reserve the balance of my Our organizations and the veterans we rep- time. I associate my remarks with the chair- resent will no longer tolerate Congress Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, man. leveraging veterans’ health and well-being to at this time, I yield 1 minute to the I rise in strong support of the legisla- achieve unrelated political ends. gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. ROE). tion on the floor today. What we have Or, in the succinct words of the Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Madam before us today is an opportunity to spokesman for the Veterans of Foreign Speaker, I rise in strong support of this keep the faith with America’s veterans, Wars, ‘‘The VA needs to be fully fund- legislation. of which I am one, and ensuring the ed, not piecemealed and not used as le- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- funding for disability payments, for the verage.’’ tleman will suspend. GI bill, which I used, education train- So let’s dispense with this political ing, and VA home loans. theater and this piecemeal approach f No matter what your thoughts on the that fails to end the shutdown. The RECESS current impasse, we owe our veterans Senate has approved a clean funding The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- this much. This should not be, must bill that will pass this House easily ant to clause 12(b) of rule I, the Chair not become a partisan issue. There are this very afternoon if the Speaker will declares the House in recess subject to real and serious debates to be had simply let it be voted on. the call of the Chair. about how we’re able to deal with It’s time to get on with this business that the American people elected us to Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 22 min- ObamaCare and our Nation’s debt cri- do. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. sis, but that’s not what we’re dis- cussing now. Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, f Northeast Tennessee, which I’m hon- at this time I yield 1 minute to the b 1530 ored to represent in this body, has a gentleman from Colorado (Mr. LAM- long history of military service and BORN). AFTER RECESS hosts Mountain Home VA Medical Cen- Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I The recess having expired, the House ter, one of the largest and finest such rise today to address the emerging pat- tern of poor decisionmaking coming was called to order by the Speaker pro facilities in the country. When I visit from the Obama administration on na- tempore (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) at 3 them, I don’t see Republicans or Demo- o’clock and 30 minutes p.m. tional security. crats; I see patriots who answered the Under sequestration, this White f call, did their duty, and then came House mandated that civilian defense home to make a life. VETERANS BENEFITS CONTINUING workers be furloughed, even when Let’s make sure they all get the sup- APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION, agencies had the money to pay these port they need. I urge my colleagues to 2014 employees, many of whom are vet- vote ‘‘yes.’’ erans. And today, under this partial The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam government shutdown, the White Chair will advise Members of the re- Speaker, at this time I am delighted to House has again chosen to furlough the maining time in debate. The gentleman yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from vast majority of these same workers, from Texas (Mr. CULBERSON) has 9 min- North Carolina (Mr. PRICE), the rank- against the express will and intent of utes remaining. The gentleman from ing member of the Homeland Security Congress. Georgia (Mr. BISHOP) has 10 minutes re- Subcommittee. Earlier this week, all of us here in maining. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam Congress passed a bipartisan bill, Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, I Speaker, I have the privilege of rep- which the President signed, to ex- yield myself such time as I may con- resenting one of the most military- pressly protect the pay of Active Duty sume. friendly and veteran-friendly areas of military, civilian defense employees, I want to first say that today we’ve the country, North Carolina. So I’m and designated defense contractors. had a reminder again of how much we glad our Republican colleagues are The Pentagon can put these workers owe our men and women in uniform. concerned with maintaining funding back on the job today, but the White And I want to express the gratitude of for our Nation’s veterans. House is choosing to furlough our crit- the Members of the House, the people But it’s too bad they didn’t think a ical civilian defense workers. of America to our men and women in little more about the VA before forcing The Obama administration is also uniform who keep our streets safe this government shutdown on us Mon- eroding our national security by choos- every day, and say that our hearts and day night. And now it’s too bad they’re ing to furlough 70 percent of the civil- our prayers are with those injured offi- not showing equal concern for the more ian employees at our intelligence agen- cers today, and to express our immense than half a million veterans who now cies. This is unnecessary.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:07 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.046 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6204 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 3, 2013 The law is now on the books to put As our intelligence analysts and member of the Veterans Affairs Com- civilians back to work to protect our other key personnel sit idle, our adver- mittee. national defense. Let’s do it. saries do not. Those who threaten the Mr. MICHAUD. I thank the gen- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, country have not been furloughed. tleman for yielding. at this time I also would like to extend Those devising new ways to attack our Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposi- our condolences, and would also like to homeland, our allies, and innocent ci- tion to this bill, which is nothing more express our appreciation to the Ser- vilians around the world, are not on hi- than a political ploy. My colleagues on geant at Arms and to the Capitol Po- atus. They are working hard, and so the other side of the aisle say a vote lice for their hard work in making sure must we. against this bill is a vote to block vet- that the people that work in this Cap- End the reckless shutdown now. Put erans services. itol, the Members and visitors, are the intelligence agencies back to work. It’s actually this government shut- safe. And we appreciate their vigilance Put all Americans back to work. End down, which they have caused, that during the recent incident. the endless series of manmade, avoid- threatens VA’s ability to provide the Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the able and irresponsible crises that services for our veterans. gentleman from California (Mr. FARR), threaten our country and our economic who is the ranking member of the Ap- recovery. If Republicans in this House were propriations Subcommittee on Agri- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, really serious about helping our vet- culture. how much time is remaining? erans, they’d pass a clean CR and end Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, give us back The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COL- this government shutdown that they our committee. Give us back our chair- LINS of Georgia). The gentleman from have caused. man. Georgia has 51⁄2 minutes remaining. If they really want to guarantee vet- Mr. CULBERSON worked, with all of us The gentleman from Texas has 7 min- erans services are adequate, they would on both sides of the aisle, for about 6 utes remaining. bring forward in this House H.R. 813, as months to do a veterans appropriations Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, amended, to the floor. This bipartisan bill. This is not it. I reserve the balance of my time. bill would fund all the VA through fu- This is a disastrous bill, because this Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I ture advanced appropriations, and take cuts $6.2 billion out of the bill that we want to point out that, today, the only this political football off the table for- passed. This doesn’t help veterans. This question before the House today is a ever. is game-playing. ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no’’ vote whether or not you Passing that bill will help make sure Our Appropriations Committee is support funding our veterans. that veterans will no longer be used supposed to have 12 bills on this floor. This is not complicated. The Vet- like they are being used today, as the We have none. We don’t have a simple erans Administration has said they pawns of a political party scheme. one just to pass to keep government will run out of money unless we pass This is outrageous. And I would en- open. this legislation today to make certain We’ve never done this before. Never. courage my Republican colleagues to that our veterans who have earned bring up H.R. 813, as amended, to the No preconditions ever in the history these important benefits receive them. like this. full floor so we can stop playing polit- Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to We have a good committee. We have ical football with the men and women the gentleman from Florida (Mr. a good chairman. Give us back the who served this great Nation of ours. SOUTHERLAND). process. Give us back an ability to It’s unbelievable that you’d do such a Mr. SOUTHERLAND. Mr. Speaker, keep this government open. thing. And if you think that you’re Defeat this bill. I’m proud to represent 72,000 veterans convincing the VSOs that if we don’t Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I re- in Florida’s Second Congressional Dis- fund this then we’re not supporting serve the balance of my time. trict. veterans, they know the difference. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, The bill that we will be voting on 1 today is a bill that says, we support I yield 1 ⁄2 minutes to the gentleman b 1545 from California (Mr. SCHIFF), a member you, not just for what you need today, of the Appropriations Committee. but we also support you for what you They see through the political foot- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, as we ap- did in your past. ball. They are tired of it, and I would proach the end of the first week of the What our veterans did in their past encourage you to encourage the Speak- GOP shutdown, I want to highlight the was join arms with fellow Americans er to bring up once again H.R. 813, as impact it’s having on just one sector of and went to fight for a principle, a amended, passed unanimously by the our government, the intelligence com- principle of no special treatment. They Veterans’ Affairs Committee, for a full munity. believed deeply in the Declaration of vote in this House. As Director Clapper and Director Independence that says we hold these This is outrageous and nothing but a Alexander made clear in testimony in truths to be self-evident that all men political gimmick today. are created equal. the Senate yesterday, 70 percent of key The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Mr. Speaker, I’m proud today to join analysts have been forced to leave bers are reminded to direct all remarks arm-in-arm with our veterans to say their posts. This is irresponsible, tragic to the Chair. and, most painfully, completely avoid- we agree with that principle. It is time Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I able. that we re-establish the deeply held be- House Republicans now say they will lief that there is one standard that yield myself such time as I may con- put up a bill funding veterans, but not should apply to all Americans, not two sume. the intelligence agencies. Or tomorrow, standards, not a ruling class and then I will remind all Members that the the intelligence agencies, but not the the majority of the Americans that Veterans Administration has said that FBI, or the FBI, but not the Depart- have to serve them. There is but one funds for these benefits will expire at ment of Homeland Security, or DHS standard. the end of this month. Anytime you and NIH, but not the Department of I applaud our veterans. I thank them have a disagreement, you try to find Justice. for their sacrifice, and I believe that those areas where you can agree and This is ridiculous, senseless, and this bill, Honoring Our Promise to that are especially important, and set reckless. America’s Veterans Act, is the only those aside. That’s what we’re doing Let’s be honest about what the House thing that is right and principled in today. leadership is really saying. We will this Chamber today. The House majority has brought this choose, hostage by hostage, which I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ in bill to the floor to ensure that our vet- agency of the government we will re- just a few moments on this bill hon- erans and their survivors will receive lease. We will do so only to buy time oring our veterans. their disability compensation. A ‘‘yes’’ until the ransom we want we get, the Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, vote will ensure that low-income vet- repeal of an unrelated health care re- I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman erans and their families get their pen- form. from Maine (Mr. MICHAUD), ranking sions. A ‘‘yes’’ vote will ensure three-

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Mr. Speaker, benefits that they have earned by their So what are you cutting? The Na- at this time I yield 1 minute to the service to the country. tional Cemetery Administration, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. SCOTT). Again, I stress the VA has said these office in charge of construction of VA Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. benefits will run out at the end of this facilities, Office of Inspector General, Speaker, the Republican Party is a month. So we’ve chosen what is our grants to the States for veterans party with such a rich legacy. It’s the highest priority, looking at our men homes, grants to the State cemeteries. party of Abraham Lincoln, who saved and women in uniform—an area we are All four veterans organizations said this country; it’s the party of Dwight in complete agreement on—and that there is a problem in the House of David Eisenhower, who put the ex- brought it to the floor in good faith. Representatives’ lack of leadership. pressway and the interstate system to- We hope our colleagues will join us in Bring a clean CR to the floor. Let’s gether; it’s the party of Everett Dirk- voting ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no’’ in support of our vote it up. You are not fooling any- sen, and without him we wouldn’t have veterans. body. This is a Republican right-wing the Civil Rights Act; it’s the party of At this time I yield 11⁄2 minutes to part that is bringing this terrible in- Ronald Reagan, who sat down with Tip the gentleman from California (Mr. stance to this country. There’s no rea- O’Neill and put the great tax cut in LAMALFA). son. that helped the economy; and it’s the Mr. LAMALFA I want to thank my Bring up a clean CR. A clean CR. party of George Bush, who gave us colleague from Texas. I am appalled that the House is considering Medicare part D. Mr. Speaker, we are here to honor this bill that only partially funds the Depart- I bring these things out because I be- our veterans—all Americans—for their ment of Veterans Affairs. lieve if all of these gentlemen were job by the work we do here. It’s been To take one small portion of the budget to here—each one of them—they would shameful the last few days to have our help those men and women who have sac- say to you, Please, let’s cut this out. veterans come all the way to Wash- rificed so much and use it as a club to ham- Let your leader, Mr. BOEHNER, bring a ington, D.C.—our World War II vet- mer the American people over the head while clear, clean CR for just 6 weeks. That’s erans and some of the Korean veterans you argue about the Republican Government all we’re asking. we’ve met as well—and find themselves Shutdown. This is what that leadership would blockaded unnecessarily out of what is This bill cuts $6B from the bill the House be. This is what Mr. BOEHNER wanted theirs over the politics of a shutdown. passed earlier this year for a full year funding to do. JOHN BOEHNER is a decent man. Now the politics of this shutdown of the Department of Veterans Affairs. That’s what he wanted to do. come into this room here. We don’t al- This is unconscionable. I urge you to do what is right. Honor ways get to do the perfect bill around This is what this bill does not fund: the rich legacy of your party. If you this place. I see my Democrat col- the National Cemetery Administration, want to honor the veterans who gave the office in charge of construction of VA fa- leagues basically yelling at us over, We their lives to fight for us, they would cilities, want the perfect bill, we want it all in say, Don’t use us for a pawn here. Office of Inspector General, Open it all up for all America. one. Grants to state veterans homes, Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I When we can find the things we agree Grants to state cemeteries. yield myself such time as I may con- on, including this bill, including other The Four Organizations that write the Inde- sume. measures put up in the last couple of pendent Budget each year, AMVETS, DAV, I want to point out very quickly, we days, we can all agree on this portion PVA and VFW, sent a letter today to all the are funding the most essential parts of of any CR bill together. We can put leaders of the Congress. They said that ‘‘Both the Veterans Administration, where we this out and stop the hijinx, stop the government shutdowns and continuing resolu- have been told they will run out of politics, stop the games, and get this tions represent failures in leadership.’’ They money within the next 30 days. We agreement done. went on to say that anything less than passing want to ensure that our veterans don’t We all agree on this piece of legisla- a full appropriations bill ‘‘is unacceptable to have a thing to worry about. We don’t tion, that it should be done and it’s the the men and women who have served this na- want their families, their children, right thing. It will get veterans served tion in uniform.’’ their survivors to worry for one mo- and get them out of this mess, out of Pass a clean CR and let’s get back to the ment whether or not their benefits are this pool of muck that we are in, fight- business of governing this country. going to be there. ing over this CR, fighting over this Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I We bring this bill to the floor today shutdown. yield myself such time as I may con- to ensure that they are taken care of, So let’s agree today to get our vet- sume. their peace of mind is secured. And erans served and take the political I would simply point out very quick- also, this is clearly one of those areas— football out, take the name-calling ly there are no cuts in this bill. We’re in support of our veterans—where we out—Republicans, Democrats, all that simply funding essential veterans serv- can agree. stuff—and get the job done. We’re here ices through December 15 at a level Again, I stress, common courtesy and to get the job done. On my farm, I equal to the amount that we have al- common sense tell us when you have a don’t want to get everything done in ready passed out of the House the first disagreement, you find those areas one day. You make progress a little bit week of June. There are no cuts. where you can come together and agree at a time, one field at a time. We want to make sure these essential and put that behind you. That’s all this This is one field at a time here. We services continue for our veterans and is. It’s not complicated. can do this bill. Instead of holding each they don’t see any interruption in serv- Let’s vote together today to make other hostage because the Democrats ices. sure that our veterans programs are want the perfect all-in-one-bill, we can I reserve the balance of my time. fully funded. do the pieces we agree on together. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. At this time I yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to yield 1 minute to the sume. at this time I am pleased to yield 30 gentlelady from Florida (Ms. BROWN), a I’d like to point out the fact that seconds to my good friend, the gen- strong and consistent advocate for vet- while the bill may do what my good tleman from South Carolina (Mr. CLY- erans and a member of the Veterans’ friend has suggested, it doesn’t fund all BURN), the assistant Democratic leader. Affairs Committee for over 20 years. of the accounts. There are a number of Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I am Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, accounts, as has been pointed out time pleased my friend would yield me 30 let’s be clear: God has blessed us with and time again, that are not funded. seconds.

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We of those veterans—is to find those better and I call on this chamber to demand a have two of the most, I believe, effec- areas where the help is needed most ur- vote to fully fund the VA for the entire year. tive veterans service organizations in gently and to set that aside and get ’er Every day that goes by without providing full the country; and they tell me they do done now before these benefits run out. appropriations for the VA is another day that not wish to be pitted against their sib- And the vote today is very simple: our brave veterans are being harmed and de- lings and their spouses. They do not yes or no, will you vote to support nied the support and services they paid for in wish to be pitted against their children America’s veterans and honor them for blood, sweat, and sacrifice. and their grandchildren. their sacrifice and make sure they Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, here we Let’s not pick winners and losers. don’t miss a minute, that there’s no are day three of the manufactured Republican Let’s fund the full bill. bubble in the pipeline of the benefits government shutdown and Republicans still Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I re- that they have earned by their sac- have no viable proposal to reopen the govern- serve the balance of my time. rifices for this great Nation. ment. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, This is a simple yes-or-no vote in The Republican refusal to back off their ex- H.J. Res. 59, the Senate clean bill, in- support of our veterans. treme, ideological demands has taken our cludes all programs administered by I urge passage of the legislation, and country down a dangerous path that is threat- the VA. Let me repeat: all programs. I yield back the balance of my time. ening to derail the Department of Veterans Af- The Senate didn’t cherry-pick which Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, this irre- fairs’ progress on the claims backlog. programs get funded. It continues oper- sponsible shutdown of the government How in the world can veterans claims be ations of the entire Federal Govern- has deprived Oregonians of many fed- processed when their counterparts at the De- ment. eral services that they rely on. For the partment of Defense and the Social Security On the other hand, the anemic H.J. time being the Veterans Administra- Administration are furloughed. These fur- Res. 72 that we’re voting on here, the tion has been able to use reserve funds loughed employees are essential to process Medical Research account is not in- to continue providing benefits and veterans claims. This is another cynical ploy. cluded; Construction; Office of the Sec- medical services to our nation’s vet- Mr. Speaker, individual agencies do not op- retary, Board of Veterans Appeals; In- erans. Today the Republicans put a dis- erate in a vacuum, which is why we need to spector General, not included; IT ac- ingenuous bill on the floor, H.J. Res. fund the entire government. count, not included; grants to State 72, that claimed to fund the VA while Members of Congress are elected to make veterans homes, State cemeteries, the the rest of the government remains sure our government functions. National Cemetery Administration, shut down. H.J. Res. 72 would cut the Yet, some in this chamber are taking that not included. VA budget by $6.2 billion. It provides fundamental responsibility and holding it hos- Enough of these games. Let’s pass a no funding for prosthetic research, VA tage, hoping that by doing so they can be cer- CR. Let’s do our work. Let’s finish our cemeteries, construction of VA facili- tain that people are denied health care. work. Let’s fund the government and ties including the new CBOC in Eugene, If my colleagues would really like to help put these workers back to work. I yield back the balance of my time. Oregon, and many other critical serv- veterans—rather than trying to score political Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, could ices. This is unacceptable. I refuse to points—they need to fund the entire federal I inquire how much time is remaining. cut funding for our nation’s veterans. government. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- For that reason I voted against H.J. As the daughter of a veteran, let us honor tleman from Texas has 2 minutes re- Res. 72. The Republican House leader- our veterans by reopening our government. maining. ship needs to ignore the small faction Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, a Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I of their party that insists holding our few weeks ago, I visited the Navy’s Space and yield myself the balance of my time. veterans and other Americans hostage. Naval Warfare Systems Command in San It’s important to remember that as They need to bring the Senate passed Diego. As I spoke with SPAWAR employees, we have done in the House and the Sen- funding bill to the floor for a vote so I was proud, but not surprised, to learn that ate has done by unanimous consent, we that we can reopen the government. the majority of them were veterans. have paid our Active Duty military. Our veterans deserve no less. In fact, this happens almost every time I Their salaries are paid. So they don’t I strongly support H.R. 813, which speak to a group of Federal workers. have to worry about it as they stand on would authorize advance appropria- Veterans represent more than 25 percent of the walls of Rome in defense of our tions for all VA discretionary ac- the entire Federal Government workforce—so freedom. counts. I fought for years to get ad- many of whom sacrificed for our country in Today, we bring this legislation to vance appropriations for the VA, which Iraq and Afghanistan. the floor to be sure that past genera- we finally secured for medical ac- After making the difficult transition to civilian tions of our military men and women counts. It is time to ensure that all of life, none of them expected to be told that they who have served this country and de- the VA receives advance appropriations cannot come to work. fended our freedom and made it pos- so that veterans are never again used Let our veterans and the rest of the Federal sible for us to be here today, that their as a political football. I am also a co- workforce do their jobs. The best way to serve benefits are fully funded. sponsor of H.R. 3181, which would make veterans and honor our promise to them is to We’ve been told straight up by the sure that every account at the VA is reopen the entire government without delay. VA that the items that are before the exempt from any future across-the- Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise House today will run out of money be- board sequestration. today in support of H.J. Res. 72. I want to fore the end of this month. This is not Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, point out a few critical points of this resolution complicated. It truly is common sense I rise in opposition to H.J. Res. 72, the par- and how it will ease the stress on the Depart- and common courtesy to find those tisan resolution that would cut over $6 billion ment of Veterans Affairs as well as our men areas of agreement, set those aside, do from our nation’s veterans from what this and women as well as their family members those in priority order. House passed in June. who have served our nation honorably and We’ve made sure the current genera- There are many issues that divide our two faithfully. tion of military men and women are parties. One of the issues that has always re- First, I would like to bring your attention to paid. We’re now, today, making sure ceived bipartisan support is supporting our na- how important it is to continue to provide fund- that our veterans of previous genera- tion’s heroes and their families. ing for disability claims processing—‘‘disability tions are fully compensated for sur- Unfortunately, due to the extreme views of claims need to go out—surely we can all vivor benefits, for low-income vet- some in the Majority, this chamber is now con- agree on that? I have seen first-hand what erans, for student 9/11 GI benefits, for sidering a resolution which would cut $6.2 bil- these men and women must go through to get unemployed veterans. We’re going to lion from the VA and excludes funding for sev- back on their feet and we should be making make sure that veterans with service- eral VA programs which are vital to the thou- sure that all of the resources they need aren’t connected disabilities are taken care sands of veterans in my district, including na- delayed a single day.’’ We have worked to- of. tional veterans’ cemeteries, medical and pros- gether over the last few years to reduce the

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Without sufficient funding, VA Veterans to seek assistance for medical greatest accomplishments and a true honor won’t be able to continue its efforts to reduce care—especially PTSD or Traumatic Brain in- to our brothers-in-arms. If this Congress the significant backlog that each Member of- juries. So I have made it a central part of my truly wishes to recognize the sacrifice and fice hears far too much about. public service to make sure they know how bravery of our World War II veterans and all Secondly I would like to emphasize the im- much they are loved and appreciated. who’ve come after, it will end this shutdown portance of making funds available for the In the 106th Congress I introduced House and re-open our government now. The cur- post-9/11 GI bill benefits. Without the funding Joint Resolution 98, which was signed into law rent shutdown has slowed the rate at which by President Clinton. This resolution honored the government can process veterans’ dis- in H.J. Res. 72, more than 760,000 veterans ability claims and, as the VA has stated, it won’t receive their post-9/11 benefits. This is the debt paid for our nation’s freedom by mi- is negatively impacting other services to our an investment in the future of America which nority veterans who fought during World War nation’s veterans. Piecemeal or partial we must preserve. II. If this Congress truly wishes to recognize spending plans do not adequately ensure that Thirdly, I have attended far too many funer- the sacrifice and bravery of our veterans it will our veterans—and indeed all Americans— als; the mandatory funding provided in the bill end this shutdown and re-open our govern- have access to the system of self-government will provide 49,221 burial allowances and ment now. The current shutdown has slowed established to serve and protect them. 25,538 burial plot allowances, 26,091 service- the rate at which the government can process The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time connected death awards, 500,002 burial flags, veterans’ disability claims and, as the VA has for debate has expired. 344,826 headstones or markers, and 63,508 stated, it is negatively impacting other services Pursuant to House Resolution 370, grave-liners or reimbursement for privately to our nation’s veterans. the previous question is ordered. The question is on the engrossment purchased outer burial receptacles at VA and It is extremely personal and painful to me to and third reading of the joint resolu- private cemeteries. We as a nation owe the see the majority in this body use Veterans as a political football to try to score political tion. men and women who have defended America The joint resolution was ordered to the entitlements which they earned. H.J. Res. points. Veterans deserve our honor and re- spect and regard for the service they have be engrossed and read a third time, and 72 will provide funding to ensure we continue was read the third time. to care for our Veterans. given to this country—which was given not for MOTION TO RECOMMIT My friends on the other side of the aisle pay, but out of patriotism and love of country. Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I have been emphasizing that this bill doesn’t Today, I am ashamed of this body for treat- have a motion to recommit at the provide as much money to the VA as the bill ing Veterans as if they can be bribed to turn their backs on this nation and the pain of fel- desk. the House passed back in June. That’s be- low Americans are suffering under the pres- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the cause this bill is a more targeted approach. It sure of an unnecessary Federal government gentlewoman opposed to the bill? provides all the mandatory funding and the shutdown. The majority of the House of Rep- Ms. DUCKWORTH. I am opposed to money for claims processing administration in resentatives are showing such disrespect to the bill, Mr. Speaker. the near-term. But when you add the advance Veterans by attempting to bribe them into The SPEAKER pro tempore. The medical services funding that has already leaving their fellow Americans behind by offer- Clerk will report the motion to recom- been provided to the money in this bill, it totals ing financial relief to them while other Ameri- mit. $141.4 billion—96 percent of the total the cans remain in financial harm’s way. The Clerk read as follows: House approved last June. There are several When Veterans served in uniform they Ms. Duckworth moves to recommit the smaller discretionary accounts that are not fought for this nation under one flag without joint resolution H.J. Res. 72 to the Com- funded in this bill, but they tend to be ac- regard for political party or region of the na- mittee on Appropriations with instructions to report the same back to the House forth- counts with a slower spend out rate, like con- tion. struction and State homes, and these ac- with with the following amendment: As the member from the 18th Congressional Strike all after the resolving clause and in- counts will more than likely have carryover District of Houston Texas I have fought hard sert the following: funds to cover the short-term. The Democrats to protect the honor and the rights of our great That upon passage of this joint resolution are making too much of the $6.2B this bill veterans. This Congress in years past have by the House of Representatives, the joint doesn’t provide for, when $141.4 billion will be spoken highly of our nation’s veterans be- resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing available. cause without their sacrifice we would not be appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, our service in a free nation. other purposes, as amended by the Senate on September 27, 2013, shall be considered to members and our veterans have done their In the 18th Congressional District of Texas duty, they have stood steadfast in defense of have been taken from the Speaker’s table there are more than 50,000 veterans and they and the House shall be considered to have (1) our nation. are almost ten percent of this district’s civilian receded from its amendment; and (2) con- They deserve more than our thanks, more population over the age of 18. curred in the Senate amendment. than our tribute, they deserve our support. I cannot forget our nation’s veterans. They Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I re- They deserve the compensation, health are my friends’ people I admire and feel privi- serve a point of order on the gentle- care, educational opportunities, and employ- leged to serve in the House of Representa- woman’s motion. ment assistance that they have earned. tives. My service to them in part is motivated The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point That’s why I rise in support of funding for by the selflessness these men and women of order is reserved. our service members and veterans by ending have shown and their courage when facing The gentlewoman from Illinois is rec- this government shutdown. long and difficult recoveries from injuries in- ognized for 5 minutes in support of her On behalf of the over eighty thousand vet- curred while serving. motion. erans in my district, I ask unanimous consent Our veterans are extraordinary citizens who that the House bring up the Senate Amend- have changed the course of our lives in ways b 1600 ment to the Continuing Appropriations Resolu- that we may not even realize. I hope we will Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, it tion, H.J. Res. 59. always keep this thought in mind. The most would appear that the chairman has re- Let’s end the shutdown and honor our com- important lessons that our Veterans can teach signed himself to keeping the govern- mitment to our veterans and their sacrifices for us is not to be divided against each other be- ment shut down for 30 days so that the this country. cause we will surely fall as a nation. When the VA will run out of money in that 30 Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to House of Representatives openly pits one days’ time. The way to ensure that the speak on H.J. Res. 72, the ‘‘Honoring Our group of Americans against another they dis- VA doesn’t run out of money in 30 days Promise to Veterans Act.’’ I have unwavering honor our veterans and their sacrifice. is to pass a clean CR to reopen all of support for our nation’s veterans and Houston I would like to close my remarks with citing government. is home for tens of thousands of veterans. the words of two great American Veterans Mr. Speaker, I have spent every mo- I hold our men and women of the armed who served our nation on the field of battle ment since waking up in my hospital services in the highest regard. I have fought and as members of the Congress: Congress- bed at Walter Reed defending our mili- for them to receive pay raises, affordable and man JOHN DINGELL and Senator Bob Dole. tary and serving our veterans. I know safe housing, family support services, and the They said: when they’re being exploited.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:38 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03OC7.017 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6208 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 3, 2013 Mr. Speaker, the bill we are debating bring up the clean, Senate-passed con- Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, on isn’t a serious or respectful attempt to tinuing resolution that has the addi- that I demand the yeas and nays. support our Nation’s heroes. It will not tional $6 billion of funding for our he- The yeas and nays were ordered. help veterans; in fact, it does just the roes, for our veterans. opposite. It cuts more than $6 billion in Let’s reopen the government so we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- funds for the Department of Veterans can get back to the work of serving our ant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- Affairs from the same bill that my col- Nation. minute vote on the motion to table leagues and I passed, 421–4, just earlier POINT OF ORDER will be followed by a 5-minute vote on this year. Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I passage of the joint resolution, if aris- I can’t support this bill because it make a point of order that the instruc- ing without further proceedings in re- pits one veteran against another. It tions contained in the motion violate committal. would continue paying out pension clause 7 of rule XVI, which requires benefits at the cost of cutting medical that an amendment be germane to the The vote was taken by electronic de- and prosthetic research for wounded bill under consideration. vice, and there were—yeas 225, nays veterans. It would give veterans in the As the Chair recently ruled on Octo- 193, not voting 13, as follows: VA their health care and needed men- ber 2, 2013, the instructions contain a [Roll No. 517] tal health services, which I applaud, special order of business within the ju- but it leaves 800,000 of their brothers risdiction of the Committee on Rules. YEAS—225 and sisters—my brothers and sisters— Therefore, the amendment is not ger- Aderholt Granger Pitts caught in the backlog where they mane to the underlying bill. Amash Graves (GA) Poe (TX) would have to wait even longer to get Amodei Graves (MO) Pompeo Mr. Speaker, I insist on my point of Bachmann Griffin (AR) Posey a decision on their benefits. It would order. Bachus Griffith (VA) Price (GA) allow our troops with posttraumatic The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the Barletta Grimm Radel stress to access the Veterans Crisis gentlewoman from Illinois wish to be Barr Guthrie Reed Barton Hall Line, but at the expense of not laying heard on the point of order? Reichert Benishek Hanna Renacci our heroes to rest in our national Ms. DUCKWORTH. Yes, Mr. Speaker. Bentivolio Harper Ribble cemeteries on a timely basis. It would The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Bilirakis Harris Rice (SC) allow our veterans to be counseled for tlewoman from Illinois is recognized on Bishop (UT) Hartzler Rigell Black Hastings (WA) Roby military sexual trauma, but not quick- the point of order. Blackburn Heck (NV) ly review the appeals that they submit Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, if Roe (TN) Boustany Hensarling Rogers (AL) Brady (TX) Holding to get the compensation they so right- you rule this motion out of order, does Rogers (KY) Bridenstine Hudson fully deserve for that trauma. that mean we will not have a chance to Rogers (MI) Brooks (AL) Huelskamp Rohrabacher This is unacceptable. It is shameful keep the entire Federal Government Brooks (IN) Huizenga (MI) Rokita we are even considering responding to open today? Broun (GA) Hultgren Rooney Buchanan Hunter our veterans’ service to our Nation Can the Chair please explain why we Ros-Lehtinen Bucshon Hurt with a funding cut at a time when the can’t open the entire Federal Govern- Roskam Burgess Issa Ross need for their services has never been ment today? Calvert Jenkins greater. And we don’t fund government The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Camp Johnson (OH) Rothfus Campbell Johnson, Sam Royce by pitting one group against another. Chair is prepared to issue a ruling. Runyan The gentleman from Texas makes a Cantor Jordan A piecemeal deal to fund some veterans Capito Joyce Ryan (WI) could still allow TRICARE to run out point of order that instructions pro- Carter Kelly (PA) Salmon of funds for prescription medication for posed in the motion to recommit of- Cassidy King (IA) Sanford our military and retirees. fered by the gentlewoman from Illinois Chabot King (NY) Scalise Chaffetz Kingston Schock We’re not a Nation that would ask are not germane. Coble Kinzinger (IL) Schweikert veterans to accept funding at the ex- The joint resolution extends funding Coffman Kline Scott, Austin pense of their children who are in Head relating to certain veterans’ benefits Cole Labrador Sensenbrenner Start. A piecemeal-approach bill tells within a portion of fiscal year 2014. The Collins (GA) LaMalfa Sessions Collins (NY) Lamborn Shimkus our thousands of military and vet- instructions in the motion propose an Conaway Lance Shuster erans’ families who rely on food stamps order of business of the House relating Cook Lankford Simpson that we will pay their salaries when to funding for all other agencies and Cotton Latham Smith (MO) departments subject to the annual ap- Cramer Latta Smith (NE) they go to war, but we won’t feed their Crawford LoBiondo Smith (NJ) children. propriations process for the remainder Crenshaw Long Smith (TX) And the idea that funding the VA of the fiscal year. Culberson Lucas Southerland will protect their benefits from the ef- As the Chair ruled earlier today, as Daines Luetkemeyer Stewart Davis, Rodney Marchant fects of this shutdown is simply not well as on October 2, 2013, a motion to Stivers Denham Marino Stockman true. Our veterans are also small busi- recommit proposing an order of busi- Dent Massie Stutzman ness owners in Elgin, Illinois; they are ness of the House is not germane to a DeSantis McCarthy (CA) Terry students in Addison; they are home- DesJarlais McCaul Thompson (PA) measure providing for the appropria- Diaz-Balart McClintock owners in Hanover Park; and many of tion of funds, because such motion ad- Thornberry Duffy McHenry Tiberi them continue to serve their country dresses a matter within the jurisdic- Duncan (SC) McKeon Turner as government employees. Funding tion of a committee not represented in Duncan (TN) McKinley Upton Ellmers McMorris Valadao just part of the VA will not help the the underlying measure. Here, the in- Farenthold Rodgers Wagner veterans who are waiting on loans from structions propose a non-germane Fincher Meadows Walberg Fitzpatrick Meehan the Small Business Administration. amendment. Walden Fleischmann Messer So let’s put our politics aside and The point of order is sustained. Walorski Fleming Mica stop using our veterans as pawns. This Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I ap- Flores Miller (FL) Weber (TX) approach will not meet the full range peal the ruling of the Chair. Forbes Miller (MI) Webster (FL) of desperately needed veteran services. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Fortenberry Mullin Wenstrup Foxx Mulvaney Westmoreland It is no way to fund government. question is, Shall the decision of the Franks (AZ) Murphy (PA) Whitfield Our veterans didn’t leave their com- Chair stand as the judgment of the Frelinghuysen Neugebauer Williams rades behind on the field of battle. house? Gardner Noem Wilson (SC) Shame on the majority for leaving Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I Garrett Nugent Wittman Gerlach Nunes Wolf them and the Nation they defended move to lay the appeal on the table. Gibbs Nunnelee Womack without a government. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gibson Olson Woodall Our Nation is better than this. We question is on the motion to table. Gingrey (GA) Palazzo Yoder are better than this. I urge my col- The question was taken; and the Gohmert Paulsen Yoho Goodlatte Pearce Young (AK) leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this motion to Speaker pro tempore announced that Gosar Perry Young (FL) recommit and please, please allow us to the ayes appeared to have it. Gowdy Petri Young (IN)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:25 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.053 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6209 NAYS—193 to save others from harm’s way, not There was no objection. Andrews Green, Al Negrete McLeod only those of us who work on Capitol The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Barber Green, Gene Nolan Hill, but those who visit their Capitol. question is on the passage of the joint Barrow (GA) Grijalva O’Rourke So I know that round of applause was Beatty Gutie´rrez Owens resolution. Becerra Hahn Pallone heartfelt and deeply meant, and we The question was taken; and the Bera (CA) Hanabusa Pascrell thank them. Speaker pro tempore announced that Bishop (GA) Hastings (FL) Pastor (AZ) I yield to the majority leader before the ayes appeared to have it. Bishop (NY) Heck (WA) Payne I ask him a question on the schedule. Blumenauer Himes Pelosi RECORDED VOTE Bonamici Hinojosa Perlmutter Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I want to Brady (PA) Holt Peters (CA) thank the gentleman for yielding, and Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I de- Braley (IA) Honda Peters (MI) I concur with his thanks to the Capitol mand a recorded vote. Brown (FL) Horsford Peterson Police. A recorded vote was ordered. Brownley (CA) Hoyer Pingree (ME) Bustos Huffman Pocan As well, each and every day, all of us The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Butterfield Israel Polis benefit from their dedication and com- 5-minute vote. Capps Jackson Lee Price (NC) mitment to our safety, the people who The vote was taken by electronic de- Capuano Jeffries Quigley visit this Capitol and its surroundings vice, and there were—ayes 259, noes 157, Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Rahall Carney Johnson, E. B. Rangel to their safety, and I know all of us not voting 15, as follows: Cartwright Kaptur Richmond want to extend that thanks just to let [Roll No. 518] Castor (FL) Keating Roybal-Allard them know we really appreciate them. Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Ruiz Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker—and I AYES—259 Chu Kennedy Ruppersberger know, again, as did the majority lead- Aderholt Gallego McKeon Cicilline Kildee Ryan (OH) Amash Garamendi McKinley Clarke Kilmer Sa´ nchez, Linda er—Mr. SANFORD BISHOP, himself, gave Amodei Garcia McMorris Clay Kind T. such a tribute to the Capitol Police at Bachmann Gardner Rodgers Cleaver Kirkpatrick Sanchez, Loretta the beginning of the last bill; but also Bachus Garrett Meadows Clyburn Kuster Sarbanes we want to thank the Sergeant at Barber Gerlach Meehan Cohen Langevin Schakowsky Barletta Gibbs Messer Connolly Larsen (WA) Schiff Arms, Paul Irving, and all of those who Barr Gibson Mica Conyers Larson (CT) Schneider work with the Sergeant at Arms. Barrow (GA) Gingrey (GA) Miller (FL) Cooper Lee (CA) Schrader Mr. Speaker, I know he may want to Barton Gohmert Miller (MI) Costa Levin Schwartz say a word on that as well, but I will Benishek Goodlatte Mullin Courtney Lewis Scott (VA) Bentivolio Gosar Mulvaney Crowley Lipinski Scott, David yield to him now for the purposes of in- Bera (CA) Gowdy Murphy (FL) Cuellar Loebsack Serrano forming the Members of the majority Bilirakis Granger Murphy (PA) Cummings Lofgren Sewell (AL) leader’s view of the schedule for the Bishop (NY) Graves (GA) Neugebauer Davis (CA) Lowenthal Shea-Porter days to come. Bishop (UT) Graves (MO) Noem Davis, Danny Lowey Sherman Black Griffin (AR) Nugent DeFazio Lujan Grisham Sinema Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I thank Blackburn Griffith (VA) Nunes DeGette (NM) Sires the gentleman. Boustany Grimm Nunnelee Delaney Luja´ n, Ben Ray Slaughter As well, on behalf of my colleagues Brady (TX) Guthrie Olson DeLauro (NM) Smith (WA) on the majority’s side of the aisle, I Braley (IA) Hall Owens DelBene Lynch Speier want to express our thanks to Paul Ir- Bridenstine Hanna Palazzo Deutch Maffei Swalwell (CA) Brooks (AL) Harper Paulsen Dingell Maloney, Takano ving, the Sergeant at Arms Office and Brooks (IN) Harris Pearce Doggett Carolyn Thompson (CA) the entire team that he heads up in Broun (GA) Hartzler Perry Doyle Maloney, Sean Thompson (MS) this Capitol for their tireless dedica- Buchanan Hastings (WA) Peters (CA) Duckworth Matheson Tierney tion to our safety and well-being, to Bucshon Heck (NV) Peters (MI) Edwards Matsui Titus Burgess Heck (WA) Peterson Ellison McCollum Tonko our families’ safety and well-being. Bustos Hensarling Petri Engel McDermott Tsongas Each and every one of us has been af- Calvert Holding Pitts Enyart McGovern Van Hollen fected and touched by some threat or Camp Hudson Poe (TX) Eshoo McIntyre Veasey Campbell Huelskamp Polis Esty McNerney Vela some risk at some time. Again, I want Cantor Huizenga (MI) Pompeo Farr Meeks Vela´ zquez to express that gratitude to him and Capito Hultgren Posey Fattah Meng Visclosky his team. Carter Hunter Price (GA) Foster Michaud Walz Mr. Speaker, as to the gentleman’s Cassidy Hurt Radel Frankel (FL) Miller, George Wasserman request about information on the Chabot Issa Rahall Fudge Moore Schultz Chaffetz Jenkins Reed Gabbard Moran Watt schedule, we did put out an email indi- Coble Johnson (OH) Reichert Gallego Murphy (FL) Waxman cating that we are going to go into Coffman Johnson, Sam Renacci Garamendi Nadler Welch morning-hour tomorrow morning at 10 Cole Jordan Ribble Garcia Napolitano Wilson (FL) Collins (GA) Joyce Rice (SC) Grayson Neal Yarmuth o’clock, and legislative business starts Conaway Keating Rigell at noon. We will also be making an an- NOT VOTING—13 Cook Kelly (PA) Roby nouncement as to the weekend sched- Cooper Kilmer Roe (TN) Bass Lummis Tipton ule and what we can expect for votes Costa King (IA) Rogers (AL) Carson (IN) McCarthy (NY) Vargas Cotton King (NY) Rogers (KY) Herrera Beutler Miller, Gary Waters over the weekend. Cramer Kingston Rogers (MI) Higgins Pittenger Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman Crawford Kinzinger (IL) Rohrabacher Jones Rush for that information. Crenshaw Kline Rokita Culberson Labrador Rooney b 1634 The gentleman, does he know how likely it is we will be in? Obviously, Daines LaMalfa Ros-Lehtinen Mr. GRIJALVA changed his vote Davis, Rodney Lamborn Roskam every Member has a schedule, and they DelBene Lance Ross from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ are trying to deal with that and inform Denham Lankford Rothfus Ms. GRANGER and Mr. ROKITA their staffs of that. I know it’s very dif- Dent Latham Royce changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ficult for the leader. I’ve been there; I DeSantis Latta Ruiz ‘‘yea.’’ DesJarlais Lipinski Runyan know how difficult it is to anticipate. Diaz-Balart LoBiondo Ryan (WI) So the motion to table was agreed to. I’ve heard some comments that Satur- Duffy Loebsack Salmon The result of the vote was announced day is a probability but that, perhaps, Duncan (SC) Long Sanford Duncan (TN) Lucas Scalise as above recorded. Sunday is not. (By unanimous consent, Mr. HOYER Ellmers Luetkemeyer Schneider Can the gentleman give any clarifica- Farenthold Lynch Schock was allowed to speak out of order.) tion on that? Fincher Maffei Schrader LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, we will Fitzpatrick Maloney, Sean Schweikert Mr. HOYER. At the outset, I know Fleischmann Marchant Scott, Austin announce in the morning what to ex- Fleming Marino Sensenbrenner that I join the majority leader in ex- pect as far as votes for the weekend. Flores Massie Sessions pressing our gratitude to the Capitol Mr. HOYER. I yield back the balance Forbes Matheson Shimkus Police. of my time. Fortenberry McCarthy (CA) Shuster Mr. Speaker, all too often we take for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Foster McCaul Simpson Foxx McClintock Sinema granted the folks who are prepared to objection, 5-minute voting will con- Franks (AZ) McHenry Smith (MO) put their own lives and safety at risk tinue. Frelinghuysen McIntyre Smith (NE)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:25 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03OC7.016 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6210 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 3, 2013 Smith (NJ) Turner Williams OBAMACARE reau of Labor Statistics, Elkhart Coun- Smith (TX) Upton Wilson (SC) ty was named number three on the U.S. Southerland Valadao Wittman (Mr. SHIMKUS asked and was given Stewart Wagner Wolf permission to address the House for 1 Department of Commerce’s list of Stivers Walberg Womack minute and to revise and extend his re- counties with the fastest growing job Stockman Walden Woodall growth. Much of this increase is attrib- Stutzman Walorski marks.) Yoder uted to the RV manufacturers and sup- Terry Weber (TX) Yoho Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I want Thompson (PA) Webster (FL) Young (AK) to read a text I got from a friend and pliers that provide products and create Thornberry Wenstrup Young (FL) great jobs. Tiberi Westmoreland colleague from my State of Illinois: Young (IN) I’d like to highlight one recent ac- Tierney Whitfield John, I have firsthand experience that the complishment of Drew Industries in NOES—157 premium for an individual health policy is almost double the price now on the ex- Elkhart. A parent company of Lippert Andrews Green, Al Negrete McLeod changes in Illinois. Components and Kinro, this RV manu- Beatty Green, Gene Nolan Becerra Grijalva O’Rourke This person works for a health broker and facturing supplier has strengthened our Bishop (GA) Hahn Pallone her premium is going from $600 to $1,100 per Hoosier economy. Together, they em- Blumenauer Hanabusa Pascrell month with Blue Cross. This is not good. ploy over 4,000 Hoosiers in Elkhart Bonamici Hastings (FL) Pastor (AZ) I pray that you all band together, John, County. The Elkhart Truth reports Brady (PA) Himes Payne and stay the course, please. She is not the that the company plans to add 800 Brown (FL) Hinojosa Pelosi only one, John. Brownley (CA) Holt Perlmutter All my clients’ new premiums are going more jobs in 2017, expanding operations Butterfield Honda Pingree (ME) higher, as well. If they want it at the same in Elkhart and Goshen. Capps Horsford Pocan The manufacturing industry has Capuano Hoyer Price (NC) price, they have to pick a much larger de- Ca´ rdenas Huffman Quigley ductible. pumped life back into northern Indi- Carney Israel Rangel The President is not telling the truth. I am ana, and once again Hoosiers are lead- Carson (IN) Jackson Lee Richmond praying for you, John, to hold the line. ing the way. Cartwright Jeffries Roybal-Allard Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) Ruppersberger f f Castro (TX) Johnson, E. B. Ryan (OH) GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN Chu Kaptur Sa´ nchez, Linda GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN Cicilline Kelly (IL) T. (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was Clarke Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta permission to address the House for 1 Clay Kildee Sarbanes given permission to address the House Cleaver Kind Schakowsky minute.) for 1 minute.) Clyburn Kirkpatrick Schiff Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, the Re- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, Cohen Kuster Schwartz publican majority, who’ve been stam- two heroes of mine, World War II vet- Connolly Langevin Scott (VA) Conyers Larsen (WA) Scott, David peded by a radical minority of their erans, Representative JOHN DINGELL Courtney Larson (CT) Sewell (AL) Conference, are continuing the game of and Senator Robert Dole, plainly said Crowley Lee (CA) Shea-Porter Whac-A-Mole; every time something that piecemeal or partial spending Cuellar Levin Sherman visible pops up on television about yet Cummings Lewis Sires plans do not adequately ensure that Davis (CA) Lofgren Slaughter another Federal agency and people our veterans are served or protected. Davis, Danny Lowenthal Smith (WA) having been disadvantaged, particu- I have in my hand today a letter DeFazio Lowey Speier larly when it affects Republican dis- from the Majority Leader, Mr. REID, DeGette Lujan Grisham Swalwell (CA) Delaney (NM) Takano tricts or constituencies they have some whom I thank him for his service, and DeLauro Luja´ n, Ben Ray Thompson (CA) concern about, they play Whac-A-Mole. a letter from our Democratic leader- Deutch (NM) Thompson (MS) That’s fun, that one. They know it’s ship here in the House. It simply pleads Dingell Maloney, Titus not going to happen and they know it’s Doggett Carolyn Tonko with the Speaker of this body, rather Doyle Matsui Tsongas not going to be accepted, but they’re than piecemeal the American Dream, Duckworth McCollum Van Hollen pretending to care. It’s time to stop rather than respond in a way that Edwards McDermott Veasey pretending to care and to really care. leaves 800,000 Federal employees unem- Ellison McGovern Vela Engel McNerney Vela´ zquez We just did a great applause for the ployed—and God knows the tragedy of Enyart Meeks Visclosky Capitol Police. I was standing with ev- this poor person who came on the hill Eshoo Meng Walz erybody else. Guess what? They’re in a black car. No one knows what Esty Michaud Wasserman working, they’re not getting paid, and Farr Miller, George Schultz drove this person to do this. Fattah Moore Watt they can’t take leave or be sick be- What I would say to you is: Let’s get Frankel (FL) Moran Waxman cause they’re essential employees. our wheels back on, serve the Amer- Fudge Nadler Welch That’s what’s happening to every es- ican people, bring them back, vote for Gabbard Napolitano Wilson (FL) Grayson Neal Yarmuth sential Federal employee in this coun- a bill today that will open the govern- try. Their life is being blown up. ment. I will stay here until we get that NOT VOTING—15 They’re not getting paid. They can’t bill on the floor. Piecemeal is Bass Jones Rush take leave. They can’t be sick. undeserving of America and all whom Collins (NY) Lummis Serrano Gutie´rrez McCarthy (NY) Tipton This is not right. It’s time to just we love. Herrera Beutler Miller, Gary Vargas allow this body to vote on a clean con- f Higgins Pittenger Waters tinuing resolution. What are you afraid GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN b 1648 of? Are afraid it would pass, to tempo- rarily fund the government until No- (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania So the joint resolution was passed. vember 15? Is that too much to ask? asked and was given permission to ad- The result of the vote was announced Then you can negotiate. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- as above recorded. f vise and extend his remarks.) A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. the table. HOOSIER SUCCESS ON NATIONAL Mr. Speaker, first, I want to take this MANUFACTURING DAY f time to thank our Capitol Police Ser- (Mrs. WALORSKI asked and was geant at Arms staff, local D.C. police HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW given permission to address the House that provide for our safety every day. Mr. LAMALFA Mr. Speaker, I ask for 1 minute and to revise and extend Our prayers go out to those injured and unanimous consent that when the her remarks.) involved in today’s terrible incident. House adjourns today, it adjourn to Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, as a Second, Mr. Speaker, article I, sec- meet at 10 a.m. for morning-hour de- member of the Manufacturing Caucus, tion 9, clause 7 of the U.S. Constitution bate and noon for legislative business. I am pleased to rise in support of Na- explicitly states that no funds shall be The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tional Manufacturing Day on October drawn from the Treasury without ap- objection to the request of the gen- 4. propriations made by law. This is one tleman from California? In northern Indiana, we have a great of the few obligations that Congress There was no objection. story to share. According to the Bu- must meet annually, and Congress has

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While I continue to be disrespected by the theater of barri- their employer, the President post- cast every vote on this House floor in cades. poned the mandate on their employer, order to keep the government open, it Republicans and Democrats in the so we postponed the mandate on the should be morally reprehensible for me House found common ground and employee. That’s all we have to do. or other Members of the body to collect passed legislation to solve these prob- Now if you’ll want that special deal a paycheck while this lapse of appro- lems. We urge the Senate Democrats to so much, we understand. But if you priations continues. do their part. These proposals offer speak about people going hungry, keep Unfortunately, this gesture will not common ground. Let’s build on it. in mind, it’s only your affection for reopen the government. As we continue And with regard to the closure of the that special deal that keeps them from to work towards ensuring that critical World War II Memorial, may I offer a being fed. If you really cared about services are made available to our Na- reminder that the beaches of Nor- those people, you would give up your tion and citizens, we remain hopeful mandy were closed, too. special deal. Now it may be that Senator REID so that the Senate majority leader will f loves it, he can do nothing about it. see the error of his ways and begin ne- b 1700 That said, let’s negotiate. gotiations with the House. The Constitution says that if the two f REOPEN THE FEDERAL Chambers disagree, you go to con- GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN GOVERNMENT ference committee. At the end of the (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN asked and was day, if you give up your special deal, (Ms. TITUS asked and was given per- people are fed. Why do you want that mission to address the House for 1 given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) special deal so much? minute and to revise and extend her re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- marks.) Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Yesterday I spoke about the damage to the St. bers are reminded to direct their re- Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, over 186,000 marks to the Chair. students in Clark County School Dis- John economy because the national f trict in Las Vegas receive free or re- park is closed. Like everyone’s dis- duced school meals, and for many this trict—Republican and Democrat—the HONORING DEPUTY BILLY school meal is the only food they’ll eat damage is growing exponentially with ‘‘BUBBA’’ KENNEDY all day. Yet this destructive govern- every day this continues. By not put- (Mr. GALLEGO asked and was given ment shutdown has cut off Federal ting a clean CR to a vote, the House permission to address the House for 1 funding for school meals, leaving leadership is preventing pregnant minute.) school districts to struggle to feed women and babies from getting impor- Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, I rise their students with budgets already tant nutritional support. today in honor of the late Billy devastated by the sequestration. The gentleman who called me on a ‘‘Bubba’’ Kennedy, a deputy sheriff who Hungry children come to school un- radio program on Tuesday can’t get was killed last night out in west Texas. prepared to learn, and school meals help from us with USDA loans because A committed peace officer of 14 years, give them the opportunity that they USDA offices are closed. Our work with he was killed in the line of duty at only need to succeed. Children who eat a SBA offices, to help our small busi- 38 years old. school breakfast are better able to nesses, are on hold. And the town halls A graduate of Iraan High School, score higher on academic tests, they’re with GSA on Federal contracting with Deputy Kennedy worked for 7 years at less likely to miss school, and they’re local businesses will be put off. the Pecos County Sheriff’s Depart- more likely to graduate. Despite this, My community is already in eco- ment, where I met him. He also worked Republicans are preventing Federal nomic distress, and this shutdown is for 4 years at the Brown County Sher- funds from buying food for these stu- making it worse. I’m proud to have one iff’s Department before joining the dents. of the best National Guard units in the Upton County Sheriff’s Department in With 28 percent of children in Nevada country. I’m a member of the Amer- November of 2012. He is remembered by at risk of going hungry, we should be ican Legion Auxiliary and avid sup- his friends, his colleagues, and his fam- doing everything we can to feed these porter of NIH. But the bills that are ily. Deputy Kennedy’s name will be added to the Law Enforcement Officers students. The Republican shutdown is being passed here only pretend to help Memorial next year. That is the only doing the opposite. It’s harming vul- these entities while imposing dam- memorial in Washington, D.C., that nerable children by literally taking aging cuts. will never be finished. food from the mouths of babes. The ACA is law. Get over it. Let’s stop this divide and conquer piecemeal He leaves behind his beloved wife, Shame on these Republicans. They Jodi; two sons, Lane and Blake, who must end this shutdown now. approach. Let’s vote on a clean meas- ure to reopen the offices of the Federal are 10 and 15 years old; and his parents, f Billy Frank and Della Kennedy. Government to ensure Federal workers GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN I’m honored to have had the oppor- can pay their bills. And let’s make sure tunity, Mr. Speaker, to recognize (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- the Federal Government will pay its Bubba Kennedy, the deputy sheriff that mission to address the House for 1 debt too. I knew and respected. His devotion to minute.) f his community and his family has Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, the United GIVE UP YOUR SPECIAL DEAL truly impacted the lives of many and States Capitol Police deserve our will continue to do so, even after his thanks every day, but this day espe- (Mr. CASSIDY asked and was given passing. In Rankin, Texas, which is cially for all they do to keep visitors in permission to address the House for 1 such a small community in west Texas, this Capitol safe. minute.) where everybody knows everybody, his Mr. Speaker, Americans don’t want a Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. Speaker, I have death, his loss is truly, truly deeply government shutdown. They also don’t good news for my colleagues from the felt. Democratic side of the aisle. We can re- want to get an unfair deal under f ObamaCare. open the government. The House wants to reopen govern- Let’s make clear what the House has CONSTITUENT LETTERS ON ment fairly, but we need the Senators done: we have sent a continuing resolu- OBAMACARE to be part of the conversation. In the tion to the Senate which funds the gov- (Mr. RICE of South Carolina asked meantime, their refusal to talk has ernment and has two amendments and was given permission to address

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I can no longer see my doctor of better from us. our economy. Yes, in the downturn, we 14 years. I know of other people getting f were hurt. But what’s remarkable is their hours cut and not being able to that the persistence and ingenuity of find a job, and they don’t know what CELEBRATING NATIONAL the manufacturing industry statewide their health care will be. MANUFACTURING DAY continues to rank above the national The next one: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under average in terms of the concentration We have 24 employees and have been the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- of manufacturing employment. in business since 1982. We currently pay uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Ohio And after years of decline, in 2011, 100 percent of the premium health care (Mr. RYAN) is recognized for 60 minutes the total number of manufacturing insurance for our employees. After dis- as the designee of the minority leader. firms actually increased. This means cussing this with our health care pro- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I ap- that companies and industries like vider, we’ve determined that when preciate the opportunity to be here to aerospace, electronics, computers, ObamaCare is put in place, we will no do a Special Order. pharmaceuticals, they’re central to the longer be able to provide health care We are here, and I am here as a co- success of the Massachusetts manufac- insurance. chair of the House Manufacturing Cau- turing economy. It’s why I believe in The next one: cus, to celebrate and recognize Na- advanced manufacturing in that it Higher premiums, higher deductibles, tional Manufacturing Day. We know promises future growth, and it’s essen- less coverage. there are a lot of divisive issues being tial to the public-private partnerships Next: talked about here in the Nation’s Cap- that are going to innovate and are I have been paying insurance to Blue itol. But I think one issue, as we start going to be needed to commercialize Cross/Blue Shield for 25 years now. A to lay some groundwork for what the and bring new products to market. month and a half ago, I got a letter in world looks like after we shake this That’s why I’m proud to have written the mailbox, saying, I am losing my virus that’s happening here in Wash- and introduced the Revitalize Amer- coverage due to the Obama health care ington, D.C., I think manufacturing, ican Manufacturing and Innovation law. I thought Mr. Obama promised no advanced manufacturing, additive Act, RAMIA, of 2013, along with my Re- one had to change insurance compa- manufacturing, three-dimensional publican colleague TOM REED of New nies. Mr. Obama has told a lie, and printing, and all of the issues that sur- York, the fellow cochairman with you, there’s no other way to say it. round rebuilding the United States of Mr. Chairman. Next one: America, can happen. And we have an The bill is designed to bring industry, My insurance company is dropping obligation, I think, as we have argu- universities and community colleges, my business. So much for being able to ments about the issues of the day, also Federal agencies, and State and local keep your insurance if you want to. to lay that seed corn, that long-term governments all under one roof to ac- Not. A small business owner like me investment in strategies that will help celerate manufacturing innovation. It is—up a creek. our country grow. establishes public-private sectors for Well, that’s not exactly what he said. We have a group of men and women, manufacturing innovation that will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Members of Congress here this evening, help bridge the gap between basic re- bers are reminded to refrain from en- that would like to speak on that. And search and development and commer- gaging in personalities toward the I would like to work quickly through cialization of novel technologies. President. that list. First, I would like to yield to The centers will serve as a regional f the gentleman from Massachusetts. hub of manufacturing excellence and Congressman KENNEDY, coming from will provide access to cutting-edge ca- OPEN UP THE GOVERNMENT New England, coming from Massachu- pabilities and equipment, creating an (Mr. MORAN asked and was given setts, which obviously is a huge manu- unparalleled environment to educate permission to address the House for 1 facturing State with a long history of and train the next generation of our minute and to revise and extend his re- manufacturing, beginning with the workforce. marks.) early stages of our country. And as we’ve seen, Mr. Chairman, Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, the public Mr. KENNEDY. To my colleague we’ve seen this model work right there has been witness to extraordinary divi- from Ohio (Mr. RYAN), the chairman of in your hometown of Youngstown, siveness between the Republicans and the House Manufacturing Caucus, I Ohio, the area that you represent. Democrats in this House. But I think want to thank you for organizing this There are great advancements that we it’s important that the public bear in and for your leadership on this issue. have seen in additive manufacturing in mind that we have a law that was On October 1, just 2 days ago, the In- 3–D printing. passed, passed substantially in the stitute for Supply Management re- Our bill is locally driven manufac- House and the Senate—granted, it was ported the manufacturing index rose in turing policy that addresses the dis- primarily by Democrats, of course. But September for the fourth straight connect between research, commer- it was signed by the President. And month to a reading of 56.2. Any reading cialization, and workforce training. then we had a Presidential election. A above 50 indicates growth, and it’s the We’ve seen that back in my district in major issue was the Affordable Care highest level we’ve seen since April of communities like Taunton, Fall River, Act. That’s why it was called 2011. and Attleboro, where industrial manu- ObamaCare. And President Obama won Now a couple of monthly statistics facturing and manufacturing has been by 5 million votes, Mr. Speaker. about manufacturing: In 2011, manufac- and can be a key to economic develop- Now, Mr. Speaker, the issue is the turing contributed over $1.8 trillion to ment in the future. That’s why I sup- funding of the Federal Government. the Nation’s economy and accounted port this industry. That is why I am Virtually all the Democrats voted to for 47 percent of all U.S. exports. For proud to support this bill. And I thank fund the government. Virtually all of every $1 that we spend in manufac- you for the opportunity to speak this the other side, Mr. Speaker, voted not turing, another $1.48 is added to the evening. to. economy, the highest multiplier effect Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I thank the gen- So now, for the Republican majority of any economic sector. Nine percent of tleman. And I would also like to thank to come up and try to open up different the workforce, more than 11 million him for his leadership on that par- agencies, suggesting that we don’t Americans, are employed in manufac- ticular bill. We do have the National want to do that—they’re the ones that turing. And two-thirds of the U.S. pri- Additive Manufacturing Institute in

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Making things here at home, whether here, with the impasse that we’re deal- And there are multiple companies in- it’s building new cars, the cars of the ing with over the last week, and focus volved in that. We just had Siemens future, whether it’s building the appli- on these efforts, focus on the things Corporation donate over $400 million in ances or electronics that we’re talking that we can do to incentivize U.S. man- software to Youngstown State Univer- about, help create the strong economic ufacturing. sity as we begin to create that pipeline foundation that we’ve enjoyed as a Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I thank the gen- for people to go into this new and what country and will do so for future gen- tleman from Delaware, who obviously will be a transformational industry. erations. gets it, and is involved in, I think, a lot Our next speaker is the gentleman So it’s our job, as Members of Con- of initiatives that we’re beginning to from Delaware, also a State that is gress, to pass laws that will encourage push here in a bipartisan way. crucial to our defense industrial base innovation and job creation right here And as I said, I hope when we get and our manufacturing base here in the at home, and put hardworking Ameri- through the next few weeks and this United States. I yield to Congressman cans back to work. And that’s why I’ve tough time that we’re having here, CARNEY. worked with my colleagues on both that we can begin to push some of Mr. CARNEY. Thank you, Mr. Chair- these initiatives. man. sides of the aisle to come up with ways to attract and keep U.S. manufac- Our next speaker is the gentlelady Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the from Connecticut, another New Eng- midst of this manufactured crisis here turing jobs here. This summer, I joined my colleague land State that is deeply, deeply en- in the Capitol to join many of my col- gaged in manufacturing in the United from Pennsylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK) leagues on the Democratic side for States from very, very early on, a key something that we all can get behind, to introduce the Made in America Act. It’s really a simple bill. It creates a la- component to our defense industrial which is creating strong manufac- base, whether it’s any branch, quite beling system called the America Star turing jobs here in our great country. frankly, of the military, especially the labels, much like Energy Star, that One of the frustrations about the im- Navy, and the technologies that spin companies can use to identify the ex- passe that we have here in the House out of a lot of the public investments tent to which their products are made and in the Capitol is that we have some that we make. really serious issues that confront us in America. And I think when we talk about pub- Just this past summer I had to go as a country. And I think the most im- lic/private partnerships, and when we shopping for a new air-conditioner. My portant among them is, where are the talk about public investments, Con- jobs of the future going to come from? air-conditioner broke down. And it was necticut’s the kind of State that, if we We know that in our districts—Mr. difficult to determine what products make these investments, benefits a RYAN of Ohio and some of the other were made here, how much they were great deal. It has a very skilled work- speakers tonight, in my State of Dela- made here, what kind of parts were force, a well-educated workforce, but ware—that manufacturing has been the made here. also a great manufacturing workforce. backbone, particularly of those jobs Last year I bought a new front door, I yield to the gentlewoman from Con- that provide middle class incomes for a new oak front door; spent a lot of necticut (Ms. ESTY). generations. time going around trying to find a door Ms. ESTY. I want to thank you for We’ve lost so many since 2008. My that was made here in the U.S., and your leadership, Mr. RYAN, and Mr. home State, we’ve lost both of our auto found a wonderful product just over the REED, your bipartisan cochair of the manufacturing plants, the General Mo- line in Pennsylvania. Manufacturing Caucus, for all you have tors plant at Boxwood Road and the Made in America is something that been doing in this Congress and in oth- Chrysler plant in Newark. people want to see, and they want to ers, to promote manufacturing. b 1715 know what the products that they buy Today, we celebrate the rebirth of and that they see out there in stores, We’ve lost, over the past 10 years or manufacturing in Connecticut and how much is foreign-made and how so, Avon Products, a manufacturing fa- across America. My State is home to much is made here in the USA. And cility in Newark. And for generations, close to 5,000 manufacturing compa- people, consumers, care about it, and downstate in the town of Seaford, the nies, employing nearly 168,000 men and that’s why this piece of legislation is Dupont nylon plant provided a path- women. Our State has a long tradition way to middle class for generations of important because it provides people of manufacturing, dating back to Eli families down there. with the opportunity to know that. Whitney and the cotton gin, and I am We know that the competition for I also got together with the gen- proud to see that that tradition is those jobs, today and into the future, is tleman from California (Mr. HONDA), being carried on to the next genera- going to define the success of our own who’s here in the Chamber, with the tion. ability to maintain a middle class here Scaling Up Manufacturing Act. I’m Tomorrow marks the Second Annual in the United States, and also, define sure he’ll talk about it. The bill creates National Manufacturing Day, and in the competition that we have with our a 25 percent tax credit for the cost of Connecticut, we are celebrating manu- neighbors around the world. construction or lease of a company’s facturing through what we are calling There’s some hope on the horizon. In first domestic manufacturing facility. the Dream It, Do It Initiative. Folks recent years, we’ve seen a new trend Thank you, Mr. HONDA, for that, for across the State will be showcasing the called insourcing. We’re actually see- the opportunity to join you on that. importance of American manufac- ing companies moving back jobs here I also introduced a bill to increase turing. Hundreds of middle school stu- into the United States. the research and development tax cred- dents will participate in a Manufac- General Electric, one of the premiere it from 14 percent to 17 percent and, turing Mania program, to learn how manufacturing industrial conglom- more importantly, to make it perma- Connecticut-made products impact erates, international companies here in nent, to create certainty for businesses their lives. the U.S., has started to move appliance to locate their research and develop- Throughout the month, manufac- manufacturing to the States of Indiana ment facilities here in this country. turing facilities will be giving tours, and Ohio and other places in the Mid- This will give those companies that and technical colleges and high schools west from their plants that they moved certainty that they need to set up will hold open houses to show young some years ago to Mexico. those operations. people and their parents how rewarding Apple just announced it’ll start man- These are just a few examples, Mr. a career in manufacturing can be. ufacturing a new laptop here in the Speaker, of the ways that Congress can I’ve been meeting with manufactur- United States. do something to make it possible for us ers from across my district, and I’ve

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But chain, I think, is essential; to recognize Jonal Labs, in Meriden, employees and today we’ve heard nothing but the up- that it’s not just the General Motors managers are working together seeking graded, the high tech, the kind of man- plant, but it’s all of the Tier 1, Tier 2, ways to manufacture quality products ufacturing that requires many, many Tier 3 suppliers right down the line for customers across Connecticut, other States to cooperate with each that are making component parts, that across the country, and across the other in order for something to happen. are providing good manufacturing jobs world. So the American manufacturing ren- for Americans. I’m proud of the innovative, dedi- aissance is really essential for a full Those jobs, as has been stated here cated men and women of manufac- and sustainable economic recovery. Na- several times, pay a lot more. The av- turing, and I want to make sure that tional Manufacturing Day is an oppor- erage manufacturing worker makes they continue to succeed for genera- tunity to highlight manufacturing’s about $77,000 a year. The national aver- tions to come. importance and outsized contributions age is $60,000 a year. I also know firsthand how important to America’s economy. So more patents, more innovation manufacturing is because I come from Manufacturing can generate 70 per- coming off the factory floors around a family of manufacturers. My grand- cent of exports in both advanced and the country, in the field of manufac- father started a small manufacturing emerging manufacturing, and up to 90 turing, and so that happens in supply company 61 years ago that I’m proud to percent of business research and devel- chains, the companies that are in- say is still in business today. opment spending. volved in the supply chains, and also I know, from that experience, and Just in my home State of California, the big manufacturers that we often from companies all across Connecticut, there are over 40,000 manufacturers think of. the importance of providing a sup- that account for over 1.2 million jobs One statistic I’d like to make, too, portive environment for manufacturing and $230 billion of output. Small sup- before I introduce the gentleman from to grow and thrive and ensure that we plying contractor manufacturers like Rhode Island, is we think of big compa- are building jobs right here in America. Cal Weld, in Fremont, California, nies like Boeing and like Facebook. That is why I’m introducing two which I was going to visit, but I think And Facebook, which has a lot of bills, the First STEP Act, and the that our calendar is going to delay that prominence today, Facebook, they STEM Jobs Act, that help students, visit. Cal Weld, in Fremont, California, both have market values over $50 bil- employees, and small businesses suc- plays a key role in the worldwide sup- lion. ceed by ensuring that our students ply chain system. Facebook employs about 5,000 work- have the skills for the future. It’s a The term ‘‘supply chain’’ is a concept ers. Boeing employs about 170,000 work- need I’ve heard time and time again that’s not well understood nor well-dis- ers because you need the manpower, from manufacturers in my district. cussed. But a supply chain is necessary the woman power in these facilities to We have to ensure that the next gen- for any manufacturer to be able to make that happen. eration has the skills to be competitive produce their products. So I’d like to yield to my friend, a in a global economy where manufac- These manufacturing jobs are high- strong advocate for working-class peo- turing jobs pay those high wages that paying, and they are job multipliers, a ple on the House Budget Committee, we need to rebuild the middle class term that’s been used previously. High- and it’s always fun to be on that com- here in America. paying and they are job multipliers. mittee with him. I know that there is a lot of bipar- Each manufacturing job creates 47 ad- I yield to my friend, the gentleman tisan support in this Chamber for our ditional non-manufacturing jobs in from Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE). efforts to promote American manufac- other industries like customer service, b 1730 turing, innovation, and competitive- transportation and other service-ori- ness. Many of us, on both sides of the ented sectors. Mr. CICILLINE. I thank the gen- aisle, are committed to working to- Manufacturing outputs are almost 12 tleman from Ohio for yielding and for gether on this and many other issues to percent of our gross state product in your very powerful leadership of the help the American people. California and account for 87 percent of Manufacturing Caucus here in the The time has come for us to pass our exports. So manufacturing has and House. some real jobs bills for manufacturers, continues to be the platform for build- As you know, tomorrow, October 4, for workers and for families across my ing a solid middle class all across this we celebrate National Manufacturing district and across this country. country, the United States and abroad. Day, which is an opportunity to under- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I thank the gen- For these reasons and others, I re- score and reaffirm our commitment to tlelady for her good work and good mind my colleagues today that we have manufacturing and to remember that words. plenty of work to do to provide appro- manufacturing helped build this coun- Our next speaker is from the great priate funding for innovation, appro- try. It made this country a great and State of California which, obviously, priate funding for research and devel- powerful Nation. It helped build a has one of the most diverse economies. opment to rebuild and educate a thriving middle class and has created But many people think California, and skilled manufacturing workforce, and good-paying jobs for hardworking men they don’t necessarily think manufac- to provide targeted tax incentives to and women all across our country. turing. And the leadership that the protect and re-shore the manufacturing This is especially true in my home gentleman has been providing here, a supply chain. State of Rhode Island, which is, as you number of issues, a number of bills The term ‘‘re-shore’’: bringing back all know, the birthplace of the Amer- sponsored and pushed throughout his the manufacturing supply chain that ican Industrial Revolution, and has a career here, and we’re going to learn has been decimated for over the 30-year very long and important history in more about, I’m sure, what’s going on period of outsourcing. American manufacturing—more than in California. We can and must rebuild manufac- anyplace in the country—and I know So I yield to the gentleman from turing capacity and leadership in the the gentleman from Ohio will contest California (Mr. HONDA). United States. this a little. But Rhode Island under- Mr. HONDA. I thank my friend for For those reasons, I’m very proud to stands the importance of a strong man- leading this group, and also providing be part of this caucus, the Manufac- ufacturing sector; and if we want to get the rest of the country the under- turing Caucus. And we shall work to- our economy back on the right track, standing and the idea that there’s work gether to knit together all our ideas it’s critical that we start making

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We have wonderful life or you can support your- my colleagues today as we salute legislative fixes and we have strategies self with your family in other careers American manufacturing and to really down here, but much of this is cultural. like advanced manufacturing and real- underscore our commitment to helping As you said, these facilities are not ize that’s a valuable, important, valued rebuild and strengthen manufacturing your grandparents’ manufacturing fa- part of our economy. And I think there in this country, and particularly to pay cilities. In Youngstown and Akron and needs to be a lot of language around attention to the House Democratic in Rhode Island, we remember growing that and a lot of support so that people Make It in America agenda, which is a up and hearing about that long legacy see that as a career path. very comprehensive set of bills that of the steel mills blowing out soot. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Yes. I think a lot will help reinvigorate American manu- You’ve got to sweep your porch off two of the jobs people have today, you’re facturing and put folks back to work in or three times during the course of the tied to a Blackberry after 5 or 6 my home State of Rhode Island, and I day because of the soot that’s coming o’clock, your iPhone on the weekend. A think all across this country. out. The mill was running and people lot of these manufacturing jobs you As part of that package is the Make said, That means we’re working. It’s put a good hard day’s work in, you go It in America Manufacturing Act, gold dust, really. home. You go home and get the grill which is legislation I introduced to Today, it’s much different. You can going. You go to your kid’s little help manufacturers buy new equip- eat your breakfast off the floor in some league game. You go watch the ment, retrofit their factories, retrain of these facilities. Browns. You do whatever it is you’ve their workers, and increase their ex- And so how do we break with guid- got to do. The Patriots or whoever ports, but really, help to jump-start ance counselors with, in my esti- you’re rooting for. You have time to do what we’re already seeing in this man- mation, the robotics in the schools, other important things and be with ufacturing renaissance. Legos in the early schools, and begin your family and other things. As you know very well, market con- this pipeline to get people excited And I remember looking back in the ditions are such that wages are start- about using their hands and making heyday in Youngstown and Niles, ing to rise in Asia. Energy costs re- things again. And not everyone is where I grew up, my grandfather had a main high, so the cost of transporting going to go to college and get a 4-year great job, was well paid in the steel goods is expensive. So this is a real op- degree. mill, and at 3 or 4 o’clock, he was gone. portunity, a real moment to seize. And Mr. CICILLINE. I think you raise a And he would go to his garden, they if we change some policies here in very important point. Of the things I would have time to make dinner, have Washington and, instead of under- think we have seen, unfortunately, is a happy hour where the families would mining American manufacturing, re- the way that we have approached man- come together and be together and place it with policies that support ufacturing in this country the last cou- have that quality of life. American manufacturing, we have a ple of decades where we have actually And I think we can look at manufac- tremendous opportunity for additional sent messages to young people that turing and say, Well, hey, it’s clean, job growth. Earlier this week, we saw even more they should think of something other it’s a new skill set, it’s exciting. evidence that our manufacturing sec- than manufacturing, that it’s sort of a There’s a lot of really hot things going tor is growing stronger, again. In the dead-end career and manufacturing on in manufacturing today. You can September report, the Institute for doesn’t exist here anymore. We’re work in a team. You’re creating new Supply Management found that manu- going to be a service economy. products in all different sectors of the facturing was growing at its fastest And you hear it in the language of economy, and you have a life outside of guidance counselors and sometimes in your work that is important for your pace in almost 21⁄2 years. And as has been said—and we all know—manufac- parents. I would say if kids came home family, your children, your kids, and turing is a jobs multiplier. For every and said, Mom, Dad, I want be to a everything else. new manufacturing job we create, it re- manufacturer, their parents would say, Mr. CICILLINE. And you are making sults in an additional 4.6 jobs being cre- Really? That doesn’t have a bright fu- things that are sought by the rest of ated. Support it. Of course, with high- ture. the world. I think one of the things we tech manufacturing, it adds an addi- I think what we have to really do is should never lose sight that those tional 16 jobs. support both in career and technical words ‘‘Made in America’’ still mean a So this is very, very important in our academies manufacturing tracks to be lot. And people understand when a ongoing effort to grow the economy sure people see this as a career path product is made in America, it’s made and create jobs. I think it particularly and to remind people that manufac- by the best trained workers in the is important to make note that in the turing jobs pay, on average, above non- world; it has the best quality standards area of manufacturing, we need to be manufacturing jobs. So these are good- in the world. And so people all over the very focused on job training and be paying jobs. And that it requires a dif- world want to buy stuff made in Amer- sure our young people are prepared to ferent skill set today—a more advanced ica. compete for the kinds of jobs that are skill set. So I think given the opportunity to becoming available in advanced manu- But when you look particularly at do that—and, certainly, I think all facturing. what’s happening with innovation and Americans want to do that—given that I visit manufacturers in my district design and 3–D printing and all the opportunity, we will see tremendous all the time and hear from them the intersections of making things with growth in our manufacturing sector. importance of skills development and this new technology, it’s a career path But I think it’s very important that in job training for the new workers in the that has tremendous opportunities. this moment we understand the signifi- manufacturing sector. It’s not the case But I agree with you very much that cance of changing some of the policies anymore that you can walk down to we have to stop saying to young peo- in Washington that undermine Amer- your neighborhood manufacturer and ple, Your life is only a success if you go ican manufacturing. get the job your father or grandfather to college. I want to take a minute to applaud or mother or grandmother got. It re- When I was the mayor of Providence, the President, who has really made the quires a different set of skills, and it I used to visit schools all the time and rebirth of American manufacturing an requires additional training. very often hear principals or teachers important priority. He talks about a So as part of our strategy, we have to say, Everyone is going to go to college, lot of this in the State of the Union, I focus on how do we ensure that young right? And they would encourage ev- know, and addresses to the country. people and people entering the manu- eryone to raise their hands. He established recently this Invest- facturing sector have the skills nec- The truth is, we have to send a mes- ing in Manufacturing Communities essary to compete successfully. sage to young people that if you want Partnership, a program to help

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Look at what Making things and taking pride in support and strengthen Rhode Island the Internet has done for wealth cre- making things in America should be manufacturing and, obviously, recog- ation. But this is the kind of wealth something we all agree on. I hope that nize what that will mean for job creation that hits people in Rhode Is- we will enjoy a lot of bipartisan sup- growth. land, hits people in Youngstown and port in making that a reality. But it’s been, I think, very valuable Akron, Ohio. It’s not just Silicon Val- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Well, it takes to have the President take a leadership ley. They benefit, manufacture it some public investment. That’s what I role and continue to make the case somewhere else, and no one else really worry about and I talk to our Repub- that manufacturing and making things benefits from it other than the prod- lican colleagues about. and rebuilding American manufac- uct, which is a significant benefit. My concern really is this national turing is a key part of our economic re- This, I think, can be very revolu- narrative that there isn’t anything covery. tionary in that regard. that the government could spend It’s one of those issues where one So we’ve got an obligation here. See- money on that would be a good thing— would hope that there’s bipartisan sup- ing the tea leaves, reading the leaves, it’s all bad, any spending at all. So port. You have been a great leader of we’ve got to make those investments. that is a bad narrative to operate from the Manufacturing Caucus with a bi- Mr. CICILLINE. Absolutely. First when you’re trying to say, hey, here’s partisan leadership there. You look at and foremost, I want to congratulate the public-private partnerships that we the Make It in America agenda and you you again because you have led the want to see, as I said in my opening. think, Why hasn’t every single bill on country with the manufacturing cen- So the public-private partnership that agenda already become law? These ter, being the very first one. And I’m with NAMII in Youngstown, the Addi- are good, commonsense bills that sup- hoping we’re going take a group from tive Manufacturing Institute, public- port American manufacturing, which is Rhode Island soon to visit so we can private partnership; a lot of companies, so critical to our country. see the success of what you’ve done and defense companies—companies like We’re in a difficult period where the kind of model it can provide for the Siemens. So here is the investment in there’s not a lot of bipartisan support, whole country. Youngstown. Now there is the building but I’d love to hear the gentleman’s But I think you’re absolutely right. I that was refurbished was an old ware- thoughts on that because it seems so think 3–D printing is one example that house—and that’s great—in old down- critical. is really going to transform the way we town. Now there’s other businesses Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I agree. The issue make things in this country. We have looking to locate. They say well, we really is we need to get on the stick be- some great partners in Rhode Island— want to be around the innovation cause China, the European Union, the Rhode Island School of Design— that’s happening there. So for an older many other countries are pumping a where I think we’re going to really industrial area, fantastic for us to have good deal of money into 3–D printing. begin to understand that design is that opportunity. We have one set up. The President going to be such an important part of Then Siemens comes in, and Siemens wants to do an additional 7 to 10 or 20, this new manufacturing, and it’s going donated $440 million worth of software maybe 30 additional centers, where you to make everyone a manufacturer, in to Youngstown State University to cre- have these public-private partnerships some ways—to have the ability to print ate that pipeline. You can see how just where you’re innovating in areas of the products. that little public investment is driving economy. We have the first in Additive So you’re right: our competitors all of the private investment that’s not Manufacturing. You have one of the around the world also know this. And just going to help our region—the tech first grants to start developing in they’re making very substantial in- belt from Cleveland to Pittsburgh, to Rhode Island. vestments. So I think this is one of Akron and Youngstown, that whole re- The Chinese are dumping tons of those moments in the history of our gion—but transform throughout the money in 3–D printing. They’re going country where we have to realize that entire country. Everyone will benefit to have 10 innovation centers in China. if we’re going to continue to lead the from this. So they’re full speed ahead. And this is world economically and continue to be So you begin to see that pipeline that an area that we want to win. We want a place where products are produced you can create. And as you said, get on to make sure that we are on the cut- that are the envy of the world, we have a track for manufacturing when you’re ting edge, not just because we’re Amer- to create conditions that help compa- in high school so that when you’re 18, icans, but because our success is the nies and individuals innovate and be you’re not wandering around saying world’s success. successful in making things so that we what car can I go buy and get myself I think making these investments is can start shipping American-made into debt, or go to college for 1 year critical. There really isn’t that much goods all over the world. and accumulate debt and drop out be- money. In the grand scheme of things, One of the things I think we have to cause it’s not your thing. We want kids putting hundreds of millions of dollars look at is how do we support American to graduate from high school with a into these critical areas of the econ- manufacturers in tax policies so that skill, to be able to go out in the world omy, if you look at three-dimensional we’re not incentivizing companies to and earn if they don’t want to go to printing, it’s a printer, in essence, like ship jobs overseas and instead college. the printer you would have on your incentivizing companies to keep jobs Get these 3–D printers in the schools. desk, except you pump materials into here; how do we provide research and These kids are amazing. They’ll learn the printer, and it can print your development tax credits that are more it like that. That’s going to take some iPhone, it could print a shoe. They generous and more permanent so they public investment. have YouTube videos of houses being can plan the kinds of investments that Mr. CICILLINE. You’re absolutely printed one day. will help grow jobs. right. In my State, in the cities of It’s just amazing how this is going to I know you have the same experi- Woonsocket and Pawtucket and Cen- revolutionize manufacturing. We used ence. You go to a manufacturer in your tral Falls and Providence, which all to have the mainframe computers that district, and you’re awed by the entre- have mill buildings that were filled became desktops. preneurship and the commitment and during a different time, filled with So we have manufacturing today dedication of the workers there and the good-paying jobs, and so we have to that builds rooms that could also be quality of the products they’re pro- make adjustments to sort of what the shrunk. And parts. And it has a trans- ducing. And all they’re asking from us demands are of the marketplace: What formational effect to have a desktop is give them a set of tools to level the are the new technologies that are

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:25 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.065 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6217 available, like 3–D printing? What are Party members who are hellbent on But you just don’t shut down the gov- the skills that workers need? And what killing the Affordable Care Act and dis- ernment because a policy has shifted in are the incentives we need to create to mantling it. the country or the mood of the country help those buildings be filled with man- Now, here is the problem: They have has shifted on something. You have to ufacturing jobs of the 21st century? every right as an American citizen and work through the political process. And you’re right, it’s going to re- as an elected Member of the United So let’s have that fight. And if you quire some public-private partner- States Congress to have that opinion don’t win it—if I were the Tea Party, ship—thoughtful, careful, efficient and to fight for that. I’d say: Boy, this ObamaCare is so bad, kinds of relationships, but a real public Here’s where I think there is a prob- set it up and let it go. Wait until the investment that will bring tremendous lem: We have an obligation here in this American people see this. We’re going benefit not only to my State, but to Chamber to make sure that the govern- to sweep them in 2014. We’re going to our country. ment runs—runs smoothly, gets fund- win the Presidency back in 2016. I, too, worry that there is a group of ed. We’re going to have our arguments Why wouldn’t you just let it go? If folks here in the Congress who believe as to what the investments are, what it’s so bad, let it go. You win the House we can’t invest in anything that’s im- the Tax Code looks like, what are the back. You could defund it. You could portant for our future. And as you trade agreements. These are all fights strip it down. You win the Presidency. mentioned, our competitors are doing we have in this Chamber. I’m not here Start back over. We could go back to it, and they’re doing it at a much fast- to say that democracy is pretty. It’s that old system where people are going er pace. So if we’re going to be success- ugly. It’s messy. There’s a House of 435 bankrupt with their current health ful, we need to seize this moment and Members, a Senate of 100 Members, a care plan or getting kicked off or not build on the rich and wonderful manu- President, an executive branch. This is getting coverage for a preexisting con- facturing history of our country. I an ugly process. It is inherently ugly. dition. You have every right to do that. think we will see tremendous opportu- As Churchill said, it’s the worst form So let’s get back to regular order. If nities in my State, and I know in Ohio of government on the planet, except for Speaker BOEHNER brought a bill to the and across this country. all the others. House floor today, right now, called all Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I appreciate the We have an obligation to keep the Members and said we’re having what gentleman being here. I see States rep- government running. So my argument, we call a clean CR, we’re just going to resented here, Rhode Island and Con- my complaint with what the Tea Party extend funding from the current levels necticut and Massachusetts and Ohio members are doing by saying, well, out for 6 weeks or 8 weeks—whatever and California, and you could go on we’ll extend what we call a continuing the number would be—and he brought into Michigan and Indiana and Wis- resolution—funding of the govern- it to the floor, it would pass, Demo- consin and all through New England ment—we will agree to extend it for 6 crats and Republicans. The Senate and into Maine and New Hampshire. more weeks if you defund ObamaCare would send their bill over; the Presi- We are a manufacturing country. We or if you delay ObamaCare. dent would sign it. The government would open back up, and we could go always have been. So I thank the gen- Now, as I said, they have every right back to having our fights about the Af- tleman. to make that argument and they have Can I ask, Mr. Speaker, how much every right to have that belief, but a fordable Care Act; and the Tea Party time I have remaining? couple of points. folks could talk about how bad it is, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- We fund the government, and then and we’ll have examples of people that tleman has 19 minutes remaining. through the normal process of gov- have benefited and we’ll move on. Now, the other problem I have is that Mr. RYAN of Ohio. I would like to erning—committee process, the strug- we’ve already had this political fight. make a few comments slightly off topic gle between the House and the Senate, It doesn’t stop us from having it again. for celebrating Manufacturing Rec- the Republican House and the Demo- Sometimes political fights take some ognition Day tomorrow and just ex- cratic Senate and a Democratic Presi- time. So we just had this fight. plain to my constituents at home in a dent—we have that fight through the Our friends on the other side called couple of minutes—because I don’t normal budgetary process. this ‘‘ObamaCare,’’ and President want to take the entire time, but in a You do not shut down the govern- Obama just won reelection—clean couple of minutes, explain to my con- ment because you don’t like a piece of sweep across the country; more Demo- stituents at home my feelings and how legislation that passed the House, crats in the Senate in States like Indi- passed the Senate, was signed into law I think things are playing out here in ana. SHERROD BROWN won reelection in Washington. I haven’t had an oppor- by the President of the United States, Ohio. President Obama won Ohio and a tunity to be home, and I want to com- and the Supreme Court deemed it con- bunch of other key swing States where municate to them. stitutional. You do not shut the gov- the central issue was repeal My position here obviously is we ernment down because of that. You ObamaCare. So that battle was just need to get the government up and run- continue the government operating, fought, and to shut down the govern- ning. We have the national discussion and then you have this other fight. ment in this process, I think, is im- going on about health care, the Afford- And guess what? Maybe you won’t proper. able Care Act. I voted for the Afford- win the fight. I was here in 2003, 2004, Here we have now all these other able Care Act, support the Affordable 2005, 2006. The Iraq war was going on. I issues with the debt ceiling coming up Care Act. We’re going to have its was against the Iraq war, had no inter- and all of these other things. Let’s glitches as it rolls out. But prior to a est in us going to Iraq, campaigned have the fight, win the political argu- few years ago, as we were getting into against it my first election. But when ment, win the political battle. Take it the run-up of the Affordable Care Act, we got down here, we, through the po- back to the people in 2014 and 2016 if I had 1,700 families in 1 year go bank- litical process, fought it and we tried that’s ultimately what you want to do. rupt because of health care costs, nu- to end it. Then, eventually, in 2006, As I said, you have every right to do merous people losing their insurance. Democrats won the House, won the that. This is a democracy. The political As we’re talking about the next gen- Senate. We began the process of trying system will allow for it. eration of manufacturing, it has been to continue to end the war in Iraq. We So I just want my constituents to an ugly process in communities like didn’t do a very good job of it because know, you know, I don’t think we ours with people losing their jobs and President Bush was still in office. should get into a position of nec- not having health insurance, and 45, 50, President Bush had just won reelection essarily picking what parts of the gov- 55, 60 years old can’t yet qualify for in 2004, but we continued the fight. ernment should open and not open. Medicare, are stuck, can’t get any in- My friends say the Affordable Care Open it up. surance. That was a problem. Health Act is not affordable and not popular. The other point is, the Democrats, care costs going up dramatically. Guess what? The Iraq war was not af- for the number we want to open it up But what’s happening here is we’re fordable. The Iraq war was not popular. at, we wanted a much higher number. now having a discussion from a smaller Well over 50 percent of Americans did There’s been too many cuts, in our es- group in the Republican caucus of Tea not want us to be there at one point. timation, for some of these essential

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And the President said we’ll uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Texas when their hearts break, we rejoice take that number, so we already com- (Mr. GOHMERT) is recognized for 60 min- when they rejoice—and it is hard to promised. utes as the designee of the majority feel good and stand by and let a train If you go out and want to buy a car leader. wreck or a nightmare, depending on and someone makes an offer for $10,000 Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I al- which Democrat’s description of and you say, ‘‘No, I’ll give you 9 for it,’’ ways enjoy my friends on the other ObamaCare you want, just let it go and and they say, ‘‘Okay, we’ll take it for side of the aisle, some really terrific continue to wreak havoc on America 9,’’ that was a compromise. That’s public speakers. I also enjoyed particu- and real American people, on American what happened here. larly the question from my friend lives. across the aisle who said: ‘‘Why not let But still, to be clear to my constitu- We’ve mentioned some of the stories ObamaCare just go through?’’ ents, every bill that has come off this before. As I say, they continue to come That is something that has been de- floor didn’t just say we’re going to ex- in to [email protected]. bated and I have discussed with so tend funding for the government. It Here is one from Jeff: many of my constituents. There are said we’re going to extend funding for I run a business in Tyler. We have part- many people in the country that are so the government and we want to repeal time associates that work 35 hours per week angry about ObamaCare being passed. ObamaCare, we want to repeal the Af- on average. But this varies due to the chang- It is just hard to call it ‘‘affordable fordable Care Act, and we want to ing business levels. We provide transpor- care’’ because I have heard from so tation services moving freight to and from delay it for a year. That is an issue many that it has just devastated, so Tyler. Since the implementation of the Af- that has been argued. We can continue many who have told me that it is any- fordable Care Act, we have had to cut down to do it, but let’s do it through the nor- thing but affordable. It is devastating hours of these associates to get below the mal political process. employer-mandated level of 30 hours. These them. Let’s get NIH back up and running, associates are used to working 35 hours on Some have said if we just let average per week. As most Americans, they Centers for Disease Control, Food Safe- ObamaCare go through, it is going to ty. All of these things can be funded set their budget for their family around this hurt so many people. It has already many hours. Our company needs to be able with a total package. hurt so many people. If we just let it go to compete in this market so we need the If Speaker BOEHNER brought a bill to through—stand by, just get out of the flexibility of the part-time worker. However, the floor, a clean continuing resolution way, let it hit, let it get the full hurt we must now cut hours of loyal, dedicated that funded the government without and damage that will continue—that associates below 29 hours. This is creating a problem, first for our associates, who are any of this extraneous stuff, it would will just get worse as it hurts the econ- pass with Democrats and Republicans. simply trying to make ends meet, and for omy as it continues to make most peo- the organization that I run to provide qual- The Senate would agree to it, the ple’s health care and health insurance President would sign it, and the doors ity service to our customers. This law is both go up. handcuffing the businesses and will ulti- would open back up. If you are a purely political animal, mately drive up costs of running a company. Lastly, let me say—because my that is the perfect question to ask: When costs rise they are passed along to the friends have come up on the other side Why not just let ObamaCare go customers and on to the end consumer. We and said, well, we want to fund NIH be- through and let it do its damage? will continue to struggle economically under cause there’s pediatric cancer patients But when you care deeply about peo- this law. Please do whatever you can to re- there that need help, and I say of verse this law and restore liberty to this ple and see the damage it is doing, how country and our businesses. course we want to do that. But we want can you stand by and let it keep hurt- Here is one from Tammy: every family in America to have insur- ing the way it is? People have already ance if their child gets cancer. We want lost insurance, they’ve already gotten When ObamaCare first passed its law, I every citizen to have access. And the asked my ObGyn what he thought of it. His their notices, we continue to get words were that it ‘‘sucks.’’ I told my hus- Affordable Care Act has done that for emails, we continue to get calls, I con- millions and millions of people. It got band that I bet when all this is said and done tinue to hear from people I know and he would retire. And guess what? He did. So rid of preexisting conditions. It has trust back home, I hear from other the part about being able to keep your doc- taken the insurance companies out of people around the country. tor is definitely not true. Also, I own a small the doctor/patient relationship. There has been an email where people business with less than 50 employees, and we Before, if you were a child or you had could send us their stories and then we will never be able to grow our business any cancer, you could hit your lifetime try to verify: [email protected] bigger than what it is right now. Sad. limit on your insurance policy and .gov. So those stories continue to come From Tammy. then you were screwed. You couldn’t in at [email protected]. Mary said: get insurance because you hit your life- So if you are purely a political ani- We had insurance through Moen in my re- time limit in just a year or two. The mal, whether Republican or Democrat, tirement package, which cost us $27 per Affordable Care Act removed that cap then it is a good question to ask: Why month. It has been canceled effective Janu- and it allows those investments to be not just let ObamaCare come through? ary 1 of 2014 and comparable coverage is made and allows that person to be able going to cost us $300 per month. We are on Because if it is as bad as people are Social Security. to get their health care. telling us it is—you see the damage to That is from Walter and Mary in east These are commonsense things. So I the economy, you see the people that Texas. wanted to communicate that to my have lost full-time work and gone to Here is one from Harold: constituents. part-time work because of it, having to Mr. Speaker, I want to say thank take multiple jobs, losing the benefits My granddaughter teaches elementary stu- you. We are here also to recognize Na- dents in Mesquite. She was shocked to find they had, you see businesses that had that the health insurance she carries on her- tional Manufacturing Day tomorrow. I cultivated and trained employees, who self and her son has doubled in cost since the want to thank Congressman REED, who did not want to lose employees, who school year. She inquired as to why. And is the cochair of the House Manufac- were building and building but got well, you already know what the answer she turing Caucus, for his leadership on es- above the 50 threshold and now they was given: ObamaCare. tablishing more of these innovation have had to cut below that or go to A single mom and her son. centers, along with Congressman KEN- part time, you see the damage—then, Here is another from a business NEDY and all of our speakers here to- yes, for purely political animals why owner: night. not let it go through? I have been told that my company offers Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance As my friend noted, if it is all that what is known as a Cadillac health plan, al- of my time. bad you will win the next election, the though it has been years since anyone in my

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It doesn’t ever get through and someday get it, sit well with me. I am sure not well with my who voted for it, haven’t any idea what employees. I am considering early retire- it’s not going to have the coverage that is in it. I read it. That’s why I was so ment and closing or selling my business all they had before. They’ve lost their in- committed to voting against it and to together. It just doesn’t seem to matter to surance. They won’t have insurance trying to get others to understand anyone anymore that hard work and doing like that again. It won’t be the cov- what they were going to do to America. the right thing all these years ever counted erage that they’d wanted, that they’d So, for this young man, who had for anything. Here is hoping some folks will selected, that they’d agreed on. Why? known the pride of being self-sup- pull their heads out of—before it is too late. Because, if you like your insurance, porting with a disability and providing I was part of Tenet’s reduction in force on ObamaCare makes sure you’re not like- June 21, 2013. With low hospital census and for his family just above the poverty poor CMS reimbursement my position was ly to keep it. That’s the bottom line. line, ObamaCare has shoved him into eliminated. I lost the family health care. I Here is one from Ima: poverty. was paying $2,062 annually with a family de- Due to ObamaCare, I received a letter from Here is one from Michelle with two ductible of $2,400 for our medical, dental, pre- my doctor 2 weeks ago, telling me she would ‘‘l’s.’’ It’s not my friend, MICHELE scription, and eye insurance. For COBRA or no longer take care of anyone on Medicare. BACHMANN. This is from a Texas Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance we will now There is a big shortage of doctors that will ‘‘Michelle.’’ She sent this last week: have to pay $1,000 per month or $12,000 annu- accept Medicare patients in such a small During this process and even before ally. My employment will not cover the cost town as Lufkin. I haven’t been able to get ObamaCare actually goes into full effect, of my insurance. another doctor to accept me as of this date. every single member of my family has been I never thought I would live to experience That’s from Claudia. affected. Both of my children, who have al- my own government treating us like we were I am a firefighter with the city of White- ways maintained full-time jobs and have a Communist nation. Our Congress has truly house, Texas. We have been able until Octo- supported their families are now faced with let the American people down. ber 1, 2013, to work up to 39 hours a week be- part-time employment from multiple jobs cause the city cannot afford to give us bene- I’m sure Ima remembers being told because their employers can’t afford to pro- fits. The city asked us if we could get on our repeatedly by everyone—from the vide health insurance any longer, and as spouse’s group insurance I could still work President and by so many of our Demo- such, their hours have been reduced to avoid up to 39 hours a week with the new health cratic colleagues here—that if you like having to provide health insurance. That care law. I joined my wife’s group policy and your doctor, you can keep your doctor. means my children and my grandchildren are all going to be forced into the exchanges, went from paying $189 a month to $600 per Well, Ima lost her doctor like so many month. We have been told as of October 1, which are not affordable at all despite the 2013, that Texas Municipal insurance has in- across America. empty promises made by the Democratic terpreted the new health care law as anyone Here is one from Jay in east Texas: Party when this horrible bill was passed. working over 30 hours a week has to be pro- My son returned from a tour in Iraq to an In fact, please tell our former Speaker vided health benefits. We are now going to be economy that hindered his job search for that, now that everyone has had a chance to cut back to working 24 hours a week and not over a year. He finally got a job with read it, it’s even more obvious that this plan get health care. I have left my wife’s plan Fastenal as a part-time warehouse worker. does not work. and went back to my own insurance policy, As a part-timer, he was able to work 39 hours On my side, I’ve always maintained health but with the cuts in hours I cannot afford to every week, which paid his bills and allowed insurance, but since the passage of stay on her plan and will have a hard time him to put aside some savings for pilot train- ObamaCare, my health premiums have in- paying for my own. ing. Thanks to ObamaCare, his hours have creased over 316 percent. In addition, my I cannot understand, if the new health plan been cut to 29. He has had to move out of his deductibles have skyrocketed by 500 percent, is going to get health insurance for everyone apartment and into a communal house so he and the covered services have been reduced. and I already have insurance, why can’t I be can afford to live. Thankfully, he has VA So thank you for allowing me to keep my left alone to work the 39 hours a week? At health benefits. Otherwise, he would have to health care coverage if I chose to. You didn’t $13 an hour, 24 hours a week doesn’t bring in pay for health benefits or a fine out of his mention that it would now be unaffordable. much for the job we are expected to do, and greatly reduced income. Here is one from Leland: at 61 years of age jobs are kind of scarce. I This is from Jim: ‘‘A dark age in medicine.’’ That was the can’t understand why my country is trying phrase my oncologist, at a recent office visit, My son has a learning disability. Yet he to put me on welfare. We have too many on used. He said, When you cut reimbursements has worked faithfully for a nationwide paint it already. All I want to do is work. as low as Medicare and ObamaCare have company for over 3 years. He is married. He done, the number of patients I must see to From John. and his wife work hard and refuse to go on cover the fixed costs of my practice severely Here is one from Kerri: welfare. They have their dignity, a life vision impacts the time I can spend with a single and a committed work ethic. Yet the best I’ve been in law enforcement since I was 21, patient. Quality of care can’t help but be im- position he had attained was part time at and what is happening to our officers, dis- pacted. patchers, and deputies today is disgusting. the paint company. He was working 32 hours Many rural counties, like mine where I’m per week, and they were paying their bills, If Leland has an oncologist, I hope from, have voted in County Commissioners but were living basically at the poverty line. and pray that his cancer is in remis- Court and actually passed that because of Then ObamaCare came, and like so many sion. ObamaCare, the deputies will have to pay for companies, my son’s hours were reduced to It was amazing to hear Democrats their own medical insurance. These officers 28 hours per week. This put him below the say, Hey, yeah. Okay. Maybe we did are already being paid below what sur- poverty line and made it impossible to meet cut Medicare in ObamaCare by over rounding counties are being paid. Now they all of his bills. He refused to pursue welfare $700 billion. I’m not sure if I hear them because he has a commitment to earn what are going to have to spend over half of their talk about the amount by which they income on their own insurance because the he receives. ObamaCare punished diligent, county cannot afford to pay it. Let me break community, responsible Americans like my devastated Medicare. Hey—but that this down for you. A good friend of mine is son. only goes to the providers. It does not employed as a deputy by the same county How many other working poor have been affect and will not affect your care. sheriff’s office and makes about $900 every 2 similarly hurt because of a program that was As you can find out from Leland, it weeks and $400 to $450 of that will now go to- put in place with such irresponsible legisla- does affect their care, and as we’ve wards medical insurance. This deputy was al- tive leadership? heard from other people across the most killed in the line of duty 2 years ago, If someone wonders what James is country, when you cut so dramatically resulting in a lot of surgeries and a year of talking about regarding irresponsible the reimbursement that a health care hospitalization and rehabilitation as well. legislative leadership, that came provider gets for providing health care Because of all of those line-of-duty injuries he may not be able to get private coverage through a legislative process without service, either they’re going to have to now. How could you ask a man or woman to any input from Republicans, who rep- stop providing that service or they can- lay their life on the line every day, to serve resented nearly half of the country, so not provide the same level or quality of the public and enforce laws, but then tell nearly half of the country didn’t get service.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:38 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K03OC7.068 H03OCPT1 pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6220 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 3, 2013 Seniors across America are one by parable to my current is increasing from $235 was what they were going to vote on one figuring that out. Wow, wait a to $407 per month, and my maximum out-of- here. Then it turned out, here came the minute. You were so sold on this pocket expense is increasing from $2,700 to other. So I was slow to make my way ObamaCare bill, and you called it ‘‘af- $6,350. through that bill. I really didn’t want fordable.’’ Yet you told me I wasn’t He goes on to complain about hearing to. What if they come back with a going to be affected as a senior citizen the President say on numerous occa- 5,000-page bill after that? When it in America when you cut hundreds of sions, if you like your insurance, you turned out that’s what they were really billions of dollars out from the services can keep it. going to do, I went through that. I was going to get? They’re figuring it b 1830 I wasn’t able to go through and take out. Their service has been affected, Here’s one from Carmine: the sections in each place that were and it will get worse and worse as time I am a responsible family man. I’ve always talked about in other bills, other laws. goes on because that’s what the gov- provided health insurance for my family. In It’s almost impossible unless you have ernment does. When the government 2008, I was diagnosed with MS, making insur- a tremendous amount of time to go takes over something, it’s rare that it ance expensive. However, I always made do back and figure out how it actually af- gets better. by having insurance either on my wife’s plan fects other laws. But when you read Here we’ve got one from Nick: or my own plan. In 2009, we lost my wife’s through it, you get an awful lot of gist plan and we worried because of my pre- of what’s happening, and it sure wasn’t The American Veterinary Medical Associa- existing condition. However, we learned that tion has decided, because of the uncertain- our State of New Jersey had a provision that something we should have passed. ties of ObamaCare, to discontinue its spon- we cannot be denied coverage as long as we Karen, from Vermont, actually, said: sorship of its group major medical policy, ef- can prove we had coverage at the time I was Shortly following passage of ObamaCare, I fective December 1, 2013. Not only have my diagnosed. I also find out that in our State, lost my primary care doctor. He decided to wife and I had this insurance since she grad- New Jersey, dependents can stay on their join a group that limited the number of pa- uated from vet school in 1976, but my dad parents’ plan up until they are 31 years old. tients that he could treat, and they charged also had it when he graduated from vet So two of Obama’s biggest benefits were al- a yearly fee not covered by Medicare for the school in 1952. So now, at the age of 61, we ready available in my State. However, after privilege of remaining his patient. This re- are looking for new insurance. being extremely responsible in this tough sulted in hundreds of patients being dropped. I’m sure Nick recalls the promise: if economic time, the ObamaCare law has now Put an end to ObamaCare. you like your insurance, oh, you can made my insurance policy nonrenewable. My She lost her doctor. She didn’t get to keep it. wife worked really hard to make sure that I and our child are covered under this plan and keep him or her. Here is an email from Debbie: now we will lose it. We do not know if these Here’s one from Dee: I am responding by letting you know that plans, which could be a little cheaper, will My insurance deductible was raised to I’ve lost my health care insurance. It’s ter- provide the coverage I need. I have a specific $4,000, as of September 1, 2013, per individual, minating at the end of this year due to doctor I see at St. Sinai. Because the liberal $8,000 per family. ObamaCare. Democrats want to cover the uninsured—a She goes on to describe all the other Of course, we have her name and in- noble thing—they are hurting those who al- things that jumped up as a result. formation. ways try to be responsible. Here’s one from Erica: One from Tom: That was Carmine in New Jersey. As a single disabled mom to one disabled It is worth noting, Mr. Speaker, that My doctor retired as a result of son, I’m on Medicare and Medicaid. I just got ObamaCare. back during the ObamaCare debate, my new policy for 2014. Half of the insurance there were many of us Republicans who That’s somebody who served in the I had is gone because of—— were saying to our Democratic Well, I can’t read that here, Mr. Army. friends—they controlled the White Here is one from Emily: Speaker, as Erica describes the bill in House; they controlled the House; they such a way that I can’t read it on the We had group insurance with my husband’s controlled the Senate—who said, Look, work. It was a plan that covered our family floor. why don’t we do a bipartisan group of Anyway, she says: that cost $568 a month, no co-pay, and the bills or one bill? We can agree on a bill $1,200 deductible per person has now in- I was able to join a gym on a discount to creased to $1,100 per month and a $4,800 de- that allows people to keep their kids keep me active, but no longer can do that. ductible per person to stay current with new on their insurance if they’re depend- My price increased for my prescription health care laws. That’s more than our house ents. We can work something out here. drugs. Please, repeal this bill and listen to payment. Once upon a time, a mother whose We were told we weren’t needed be- the American people. husband worked was able to stay home. Now cause they controlled the White House, Here’s one from Helen: either both have to work to afford a thing the Senate, the House of Representa- As a glass artist, Obama’s hold on our like insurance or neither works so we can tives. They didn’t need our input. bum off the people who do. economy has ruined my business. My target They rammed through a bill without market is middle class, stay-at-home moms, Her subject line was: ‘‘Unaffordable knowing what all was in it. I know of but almost all my customer base has shifted rather than Affordable.’’ But her insur- cases, I’ve heard of cases where people to those owning half-million-dollar homes. I ance went from $568 a month, which is had acknowledged conditions, insur- know, because I check every time I make a a pretty healthy price there, basically ance companies that we know, and sale. This makes me very sad, and even mad, doubling to $1,100 per month, and the then later got dropped after they got that only the wealthy can afford my art now. no co-pay deductible went from $1,200 expensive. Oh, you had a preexisting I should have gone into gun sales, which don’t discriminate. per person to $4,800 per person. That’s condition. There have been things that ObamaCare has forced my family to lose enough to devastate a family. were very unfair that insurance compa- our Blue Cross from my husband’s work be- Here is one from James: nies have done, and there are ways to cause he cannot afford us anymore. We’re al- Several months ago, we got a letter in the deal with those things. When there are most old enough to go on Medicare, but I mail saying that our physician—and I won’t not, we should fix it with legislation. hear it’s been raided by ObamaCare, which give the name—was leaving her affiliated What the Democratic party did, with- we refuse to participate in. We’re not practice. When we asked her about it, she out most people who voted for the Obama’s slaves. listed ObamaCare as the primary reason for ObamaCare bill knowing what was in Well, I’m not going to read the rest leaving the practice. it, they passed a law that had not been of that. But Helen obviously is rather Here is one from Ty: properly vetted or thought through. bitter because they liked their insur- I just received my affordable health care There was no chance to fuss about ance, but the promises were broken. renewal notice from my health care insur- amendments at the subcommittee, at She didn’t keep her insurance, she and ance provider, which is one of the two mem- the committee, or here on the floor be- her family. That’s only a portion of the bers participating in North Carolina’s mar- cause the bill that was dealt with in stacks of emails we’ve been getting. ketplace exchange. I’ve been informed that I want to go back to the question my the plan which I currently have and like will the subcommittee, committee, it no longer be available under ObamaCare. As wasn’t the same one that they rushed friends ask: Why not just let a result, I’m being forced to switch to a new through as the final ObamaCare. ObamaCare go through? Like I say, if plan. Additionally, effective January 1, 2014, I read the 1,000-page bill. I read their you’re a pure political animal, yeah, the premium for an insurance plan com- 2,000-page bill when it looked like that let it go through. Let Americans like

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That is more than they’ll win the White House in 2016. podium when it was white marble, that eight times as many pages as there are in Well, it just happens that, to some of this is a day that will live in infamy. the Gutenberg Bible, which has 642 two-sided us, doing the right thing in Congress is He gave another speech when he said leaves or 1,286 pages. not about helping a political party. It’s the only thing we have to fear is fear It is bad enough ObamaCare was about trying to help the people that itself. It’s considered one of the great- never read by most of the people that elected us. It’s about trying to do est speeches by anybody. Yet our Presi- voted for it. And now you’ve got 10,535 what’s right for the whole country. dent was on CNBC yesterday, and he regulations that have been published If your heart doesn’t break when you said: that I’m sure nobody here in the House read these stories and when you take If we get into the habit where one party is or the Senate has read, that are now the phone calls and when you have peo- allowed to extort, then any President who the effective new laws of the land. ple tell you, with broken hearts, of comes after me would be unable to govern ef- We’ve got new navigators. There is fectively. what’s happened to their business, money, massive amounts of money what’s happened to their job, what’s That’s rather interesting. It’s a little being paid for navigators. And that’s happened to their family, what’s hap- different from the approach that Bill created a problem. National Review pened to their kids’ jobs and the suf- Clinton took back in the 1990s; because Online published this today by Sean fering that’s going on, why? if you’re President Clinton, back during the Riley: enough of a political animal like some shutdown, the few weeks that was Tuesday marked the first day of open en- folks, I guess, yeah, okay, maybe it going on, talked to the Speaker of the rollment for the health insurance exchanges would be great for the Republican House virtually every day. There may set up by the Affordable Care Act. It didn’t Party if we just sat back and let it go have been 1 or 2 days that they didn’t go very well. Would-be health insurance con- through, let it devastate everybody talk, but otherwise, they were basi- sumers in at least 47 States encountered you can. cally talking every day. technical problems. These so-called glitches, My late mother used to tell me she You had an interviewer asking the however, mask a much more serious concern wished I would be a doctor. She used to President, gee, Wall Street seems to be for consumers: protecting sensitive data. The lack of sufficient security surrounding the have Dr. McKellar, who passed away pretty calm. The President, instead of this year. I think he’s the one that exchanges should give potential enrollees saying that’s a great thing, everybody pause. kept encouraging me, but he would tell should remain calm, we’re going to In August, a coalition of attorneys general me: LOUIS, you’d be a great doctor. I’ll work this thing out, the only thing we from 13 States wrote Health and Human help you. You’d be great. We can get have to fear is fear itself, instead Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to ex- you into Baylor Medical School. sounded more like a fire alarm, gee, press concerns over consumer privacy and That’s a great medical school, but it they better be concerned. oversight of ‘‘navigators,’’ counselors just didn’t feel like what I was called He wanted Wall Street to be con- charged with assisting consumers enrolling in the exchanges. Specifically, the attorneys to do. It didn’t feel right in my heart. cerned, to be worried, because when But when I think about the suffering general asked what policies were in place to Wall Street gets worried, then it means screen and monitor program personnel, pre- that is going on, I know that I’m in a that people that have invested in the vent fraud and remedy cases of it, and regu- place to make a difference, and we, market, that have their life savings, late the navigators at the State level. But every one of us here in this body, are retirement savings in the market, it chief among their concerns was whether suf- here where we can make a difference, means they lose money. Yet that’s ficient safeguards were in place to prevent where we can help people see the doc- what was suggested—get worried, get security breaches. tor that they should see. concerned. In September, the concerns of the attor- The question has come from different neys proved prescient. An employee of Min- constituents, from other people, gee, b 1845 nesota’s health exchange accidentally sent all Federal workers—some think that 2,400 Social Security numbers, complete with Here’s an article from Penny Starr names and addresses, to an insurance broker Congress has a different health care from yesterday afternoon late. It is an applying to become a navigator. Not only plan than all Federal workers, but it’s interview with our Democratic col- was the information mishandled, it was sent all part of the same Federal plan that league across the aisle who chaired the in an unencrypted and unsecured spread- every Federal worker has, and you’ve Energy and Commerce Committee that sheet, suggesting additional lapses in secu- got choices you can make. Some people brought ObamaCare to the floor. rity. HHS—Health and Human Services—has have asked a question that I don’t have cnsnews.com asked, ‘‘What I was going yet to respond to the August letter. Concerns are not limited to the 13 attor- a really good answer for. They’ve said: to ask you is if you’ve read those 10,535 If the Democrats were so insistent, if neys general who wrote to Secretary pages of regulations.’’ Those are the Sebelius. In California, State insurance com- the real purpose of ObamaCare was to final ObamaCare regulations that have missioner Dave Jones, an early supporter of try to make sure people that didn’t now come out and been published in the ACA, expressed worry that the 21,000 per- have insurance got insurance, and they the Federal Register. sonnel providing customer support for the really intended to make sure that if Former Chairman WAXMAN, who exchanges lacked proper oversight and could you like your insurance you can keep pushed through the ObamaCare bill, ‘‘obtain information that will allow them to your insurance, and if they were really said to the reporter, ‘‘Have you read build the trust they have with the individual they’re working with and potentially sell serious that if you like your doctor you them?’’ The reporter said, ‘‘No. Have can keep your doctor, then why didn’t them all manner of bogus products, steal you read them?’’ The former chairman their identity, and gain access to certain as- they just figure out a way that if you that pushed through ObamaCare said, sets they might have.’’ don’t have insurance, you can choose ‘‘Is it important that I read it?’’ The Commissioner Jones is not alone in his from a State’s cafeteria plan or Fed- reporter said, ‘‘Do you think that the unease. A report from the House Oversight eral employee plan in their States? Do American people should read it? I just Committee found that top HHS officials are something like that. asked you a very honest question, similarly worried about the potential for I don’t have a good answer, other whether you’ve read them. It’s a yes or identity theft. than, when you look and you go no question.’’ The former chairman Anyway, the article goes on. through ObamaCare, it is very clear, as that shoved through ObamaCare said, An article here from today entitled, we said before, it wasn’t just about ‘‘I think it is a propaganda question, ‘‘Obama: ‘I have bent over backwards health care. It was about the GRE, the and I refuse to talk to you about it.’’ to work with the Republican Party.’ ’’ government running everything, the The article says: It says ‘‘I think it’s fair to say that— government getting all of your most Since March 2010, when President Barack during the course of my presidency—I personal, private information, having Obama signed the Patient Protection and Af- have bent over backwards to work with every one of your medical records in fordable Care Act and its companion Health the Republican Party. And have pur- Federal possession. Care and Education Reconciliation Act, var- posely kept my rhetoric down.’’ Of

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Reporters here PRIATIONS RESOLUTION, 2014; or two exception during those few at The Washington Post and at other publi- PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION weeks. I mentioned that to another cations have been on the hunt for this myth- OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE Member of Congress. And he said, Well ical creature.’’ RULES; WAIVING REQUIREMENT the difference must have been that Anyway, kind of sarcastic snarking. OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII President Clinton wanted to end the This article is from The Daily Caller WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDER- shutdown. Because there’s evidence by Alex Pappas from October 2: ATION OF CERTAIN RESOLU- that continues to mount that this In Tennessee, those shopping on the new TIONS; AND FOR OTHER PUR- wasn’t about the Republicans as much health insurance co-ops could end up with POSES as it was our Democratic friends think- more than just some health insurance. They Mr. COLE, from the Committee on ing that the polling data, the conven- might even walk away with a free Rules, submitted a privileged report tional wisdom that all of us in this smartphone. The Nashville Business Journal (Rept. No. 113–242) on the resolution (H. body have heard, that if there’s a shut- is reporting that Community Health Alli- Res. 371) providing for consideration of down, Republicans will pay in the next ance, Tennessee’s ObamaCare health insur- election. So the conventional wisdom ance co-op, is using the prospect of a free the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) mak- has been going around for some time. phone to encourage folks to enroll: ing continuing appropriations for the ‘‘Community Health Alliance, Tennessee’s It goes back. I recall hearing it after Special Supplemental Nutrition Pro- health insurance co-op, is running a unique gram for Women, Infants, and Children the majority was won here in the promotional program to drive enrollment in House by the Republicans in November for fiscal year 2014, and for other pur- its plans for sale on the exchange: health in- poses; providing for consideration of of 2010: If there’s another shutdown, surance in exchange for a smartphone. then we’ll get the majority right back ‘‘As a part of its Community Health Con- motions to suspend the rules; waiving a from the Republicans. Which always nection Program, CHA is offering qualified requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII kind of mystified me a little bit be- individuals an LG’’—that’s not Louie Goh- with respect to consideration of certain cause the last shutdown was in ’95— mert—‘‘an LG Lucid 2 4G smartphone (or resolutions reported from the Com- equivalent model), a phone plan, and tech mittee on Rules; and for other pur- that was when it began. And it was 11 support, included as a cost of their health more years before the Republicans lost poses, which was referred to the House plan benefits. The phone plan includes un- Calendar and ordered to be printed. the majority. And Newt Gingrich limited talk, unlimited texting, and 1.2 stayed Speaker for 3 more years. And gigabytes of data.’’ f as a result, the relationship seemed to The article goes on. LEAVE OF ABSENCE grow closer, and the President and the This is by the Associated Press in By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Speaker worked more closely together. Paris: sence was granted to: But again, that was a different time Government Shutdown Spreads to the Mr. JONES (at the request of Mr. CAN- because then, back in those days, the Beaches of Normandy. TOR) for today and the balance of the President would never call over the Tourists traveling to Omaha Beach to pay week on account of personal reasons. Speaker of the House to say, I just their respects to the 9,387 military dead at Mr. TIPTON (at the request of Mr. wanted to remind you here in private, the Normandy American Cemetery and Me- CANTOR) for today after 3:30 p.m. here at the White House, since you morial will find it closed, a victim of the through October 6 on account of at- U.S. Government’s partial shutdown. took off from your busy day to come tending his daughter’s wedding. over here, I just wanted to remind you We’ve seen what has happened to this f basically that I’m not negotiating with country and what is happening to this you. country. It’s time to stop the suffering. ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Which had to feel a little weird to ev- We could let it go through and let peo- Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, erybody in the room because everybody ple continue to be hurt. I never took an reported and found truly enrolled a bill in the room knew the President has oath to do no harm, but by golly, that’s of the House of the following title, said, after the next election, you know, what this Congress should do. Stop the which was thereupon signed by the he’ll be a lot more flexible with the harm. Let’s, at least, delay Speaker: Russians and certainly willing to nego- ObamaCare. And in the meantime, H.R. 3233. An act to extend the period dur- tiate with the Russians, certainly will- we’ll keep passing spending bills to ing which Iraqis who were employed by the ing to negotiate now, as we’ve seen, keep things going. United States Government in Iraq may be with the Iranians, which certainly With that, I yield back the balance of granted special immigrant status and to causes our close allies and friends who my time. temporarily increase the fee or surcharge for are trying to fight radical Islam a lot processing machine-readable nonimmigrant visas. of concern because they’ve seen this f administration throw one ally after an- f other under the bus. We’ve heard allies RECESS ADJOURNMENT wonder which ones of us may be next The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I move under this administration. So how is it ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair that the House do now adjourn. the President can work with all these declares the House in recess subject to The motion was agreed to; accord- other countries—Russians, Iranians, the call of the Chair. ingly (at 8 o’clock and 40 minutes Syrians—but can’t negotiate with Accordingly (at 6 o’clock and 58 min- p.m.), under its previous order, the Americans? utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. House adjourned until tomorrow, Fri- This is an article from the National day, October 4, 2013, at 10 a.m. for Review Online from Charles Cooke. In f morning-hour debate. the article it says: f The Washington Post’s Wonkblog is snarking a little about the lack of successful b 2038 EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Federal ObamaCare sign-ups. Under a picture ETC. of a unicorn, Sarah Kliff writes: ‘‘If you have AFTER RECESS purchased health coverage on the Federal Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive Government’s new ObamaCare marketplace, The recess having expired, the House communications were taken from the about a dozen or so reporters would like to was called to order by the Speaker pro Speaker’s table and referred as follows: speak with you. We promise we won’t take tempore (Ms. FOXX) at 8 o’clock and 38 3216. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- up too much of your time. We just need to minutes p.m. ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting

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A joint resolution making Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of sion, transmitting the Commission’s final continuing appropriations for national intel- rule — List of Fair Employment Practice committees were delivered to the Clerk ligence program operations for fiscal year Agencies (RIN: 3046-AA96) received Sep- for printing and reference to the proper 2014, and for other purposes; to the Com- tember 20, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. calendar, as follows: mittee on Appropriations. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education Mr. COLE: Committee on Rules. House By Mr. CARTER: and the Workforce. Resolution 371. Resolution providing for con- H.J. Res. 79. A joint resolution making 3218. A letter from the Director, Regula- sideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. continuing appropriations for certain compo- tions Policy and Management Staff, Depart- 75) making continuing appropriations for the nents of the Department of Homeland Secu- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Special Supplemental Nutritional Program rity for fiscal year 2014, and for other pur- mitting the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule for Women, Infants, and Children for fiscal poses; to the Committee on Appropriations. — Unique Device Identification System year 2014, and for other purposes; providing By Mr. SIMPSON: [Docket No.: FDA-2011-N-0090] (RIN: 0910- for consideration of motions to suspend the H.J. Res. 80. A joint resolution making AG31) received September 27, 2013, pursuant rules; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of continuing appropriations for the Bureau of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rule XIII with respect to consideration of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Edu- Energy and Commerce. certain resolutions reported from the Com- cation, and the Indian Health Service for fis- 3219. A letter from the Assistant Secretary mittee on Rules; and for other purposes cal year 2014, and for other purposes; to the for Export Administration, Department of (Rept. 113–242). Referred to the House Cal- Committee on Appropriations. Commerce, transmitting the Department’s endar. By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina: final rule — Revisions to the Export Admin- H.J. Res. 81. A joint resolution making f istration Regulations (EAR): Unverified List continuing appropriations for the National (UVL) [Docket No.: 120524116-2116-01] (RIN: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Nuclear Security Administration and the Of- 0694-AF70) received September 17, 2013, pur- fice of Environmental Management of the Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- bills and resolutions of the following mittee on Foreign Affairs. and for other purposes; to the Committee on 3220. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- titles were introduced and severally re- Appropriations. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- ferred, as follows: By Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky: mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Mr. H.J. Res. 82. A joint resolution making worthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Air- TIBERI, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. COLLINS continuing appropriations for the National planes [Docket No.: FAA-2012-1222; Direc- of Georgia, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. Weather Service for fiscal year 2014, and for torate Identifier 2012-NM-134-AD; Amend- NUGENT, Mr. REICHERT, and Mr. SCA- other purposes; to the Committee on Appro- ment 39-17505; AD 2013-13-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) LISE): priations. received September 9, 2013, pursuant to 5 H.R. 3239. A bill making automatic con- By Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tinuing appropriations for the continuation H.J. Res. 83. A joint resolution making Transportation and Infrastructure. of FBI emergency and critical training pro- continuing appropriations for the Impact Aid 3221. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- grams in the event of a Government shut- program of the Department of Education for cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- down; to the Committee on Appropriations. fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; to mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- By Mr. PITTENGER (for himself and the Committee on Appropriations. worthiness Directives; Learjet Inc. Airplanes Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New By Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky: [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0213; Directorate York): H.J. Res. 84. A joint resolution making Identifier 2012-NM-207-AD; Amendment 39- H.R. 3240. A bill to instruct the Comp- continuing appropriations for Head Start for 17512; AD 2013-14-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received troller General of the United States to study fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; to September 9, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the impact of Regulation D, and for other the Committee on Appropriations. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- purposes; to the Committee on Financial By Mr. CARTER: tation and Infrastructure. Services. H.J. Res. 85. A joint resolution making 3222. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- By Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia (for continuing appropriations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fiscal cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- himself, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. year 2014, and for other purposes; to the mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- BROUN of Georgia, Mr. GINGREY of Committee on Appropriations. worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Georgia, Mr. WOODALL, Mr. COLLINS By Mr. TERRY: Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0206; Direc- of Georgia, Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, H.J. Res. 86. A joint resolution making torate Identifier 2012-NM-068-AD; Amend- Mrs. ELLMERS, Mrs. ROBY, Mr. continuing appropriations for the Consumer ment 39-17507; AD 2013-14-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) DENHAM, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. Product Safety Commission for continuing received September 9, 2013, pursuant to 5 TURNER, and Mrs. HARTZLER): U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on H.R. 3241. A bill to amend the Pay Our projects or activities of the Office of Compli- Transportation and Infrastructure. Military Act to provide for continuing appro- ance and Field Operations; to the Committee 3223. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- priations for defense civilian personnel (in- on Appropriations. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cluding military technicians (dual status)) By Mr. TERRY: mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- and members of the reserve components of H.J. Res. 87. A joint resolution making worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company the Armed Forces performing inactive-duty continuing appropriations for the National Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0299; Direc- training; to the Committee on Appropria- Highway Traffic Safety Administration for torate Identifier 2012-NM-072-AD; Amend- tions. fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; to ment 39-17508; AD 2013-14-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) By Ms. TITUS: the Committee on Appropriations. received September 9, 2013, pursuant to 5 H.R. 3242. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- f U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on enue Code of 1986 to extend the election to CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Transportation and Infrastructure. treat the cost of qualified film and television 3224. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- productions as an expense which is not STATEMENT cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- chargeable to capital account; to the Com- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of mitting the Department’s final rule — mittee on Ways and Means. the Rules of the House of Representa- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gruver, TX By Mr. ADERHOLT: tives, the following statements are sub- [Docket No.: FAA-2011-1111; Airspace Docket H.J. Res. 75. A joint resolution making mitted regarding the specific powers No. 11-ASW-13] received September 9, 2013, continuing appropriations for the Special pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Supplemental Nutrition Program for granted to Congress in the Constitu- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Women, Infants, and Children for fiscal year tion to enact the accompanying bill or ture. 2014, and for other purposes; to the Com- joint resolution. 3225. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- mittee on Appropriations. By Mr. CASSIDY: cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- By Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN: H.R. 3239. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- H.J. Res. 76. A joint resolution making Congress has the power to enact this legis- worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company continuing appropriations for the National lation pursuant to the following: Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0204; Direc- Nuclear Security Administration for fiscal The principal constitutional authority for torate Identifier 2012-NM-229-AD; Amend- year 2014, and for other purposes; to the this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- ment 39-17510; AD 2013-14-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Committee on Appropriations. ticle I of the Constitution of the United

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Res. 77. purpose, amount, and period of availability, (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- and to set forth terms and conditions gov- gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the lation pursuant to the following: erning their use. Debts and provide for the common Defence The principal constitutional authority for By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina and general Welfare of the United States. this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- H.J. Res. 81. . . .’’ Together, these specific constitutional ticle I of the Constitution of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- provisions establish the congressional power States (the appropriation power), which lation pursuant to the following: of the purse, granting Congress the author- states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the Article One of Constitution. ity to appropriate funds, to determine their Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- By Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky: purpose, amount, and period of availability, tions made by Law. . . .’’ In addition, clause H.J. Res. 82. and to set forth terms and conditions gov- 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- erning their use. (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PITTENGER: gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the The principal constitutional authority for H.R. 3240. Debts and provide for the common Defence this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- Congress has the power to enact this legis- and general Welfare of the United States. ticle I of the Constitution of the United lation pursuant to the following: . . .’’ Together, these specific constitutional States (the appropriation power), which This bill is enacted pursuant to the power provisions establish the congressional power states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the granted to Congress under Article I, Section of the purse, granting Congress the author- Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. ity to appropriate funds, to determine their tions made by Law . . .’’ In addition, clause By Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia: purpose, amount, and period of availability, 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution H.R. 3241. and to set forth terms and conditions gov- (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- erning their use. gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. YOUNG of Florida: Debts and provide for the common Defence Clause 7 of section 9 of article I of the Con- H.J. Res. 78. and general Welfare of the United States stitution of the United States (the appro- Congress has the power to enact this legis- . . .’’ Together, these specific constitutional priation power), which states: ‘‘No Money lation pursuant to the following: provisions establish the congressional power shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in The principal constitutional authority for of the purse, granting Congress the author- Consequence of Appropriations made by Law this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- ity to appropriate funds, to determine their . . .’’ In addition, clause 1 of section 8 of ar- ticle I of the Constitution of the United purpose, amount, and period of availability, ticle I of the Constitution (the spending States (the appropriation power), which and to set forth terms and conditions gov- power) provides: ‘‘The Congress shall have states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the erning their use. the Power . . . to pay the Debts and provide Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- By Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky: for the common Defence and general Welfare tions made by Law. . . .’’ In addition, clause H.J. Res. 83. of the United States . . .’’ 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. TITUS: (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3242. gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the The principal constitutional authority for Congress has the power to enact this legis- Debts and provide for the common Defence this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- lation pursuant to the following: and general Welfare of the United States. ticle I of the Constitution of the United The bill is enacted pursuant to the power . . .’’ Together, these specific constitutional States (the appropriation power), which granted to Congress under Article I, Section provisions establish the congressional power states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the 8, Clause I of the United States Constitution. of the purse, granting Congress the author- Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- By Mr. ADERHOLT: ity to appropriate funds, to determine their tions made by Law . . .’’ In addition, clause H.J. Res. 75. purpose, amount, and period of availability, 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- and to set forth terms and conditions gov- (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- lation pursuant to the following: erning their use. gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the The principal constitutional authority for By Mr. CARTER: Debts and provide for the common Defence this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- H.J. Res. 79. and general Welfare of the United States ticle I of the Constitution of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- . . .’’ Together, these specific constitutional States (the appropriation power), which lation pursuant to the following: provisions establish the congressional power states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the The principal constitutional authority for of the purse, granting Congress the author- Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- ity to appropriate funds, to determine their tions made by Law. . . .’’ In addition, clause ticle I of the Constitution of the United purpose, amount, and period of availability, 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution States (the appropriation power), which and to set forth terms and conditions gov- (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the erning their use. gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- By Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky: Debts and provide for the common Defence tions made by Law . . .’’ In addition, clause H.J. Res. 84. and general Welfare of the United States. 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- . . .’’ Together, these specific constitutional (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- lation pursuant to the following: provisions establish the congressional power gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the The principal constitutional authority for of the purse, granting Congress the author- Debts and provide for the common Defence this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- ity to appropriate funds, to determine their and general Welfare of the United States ticle I of the Constitution of the United purpose, amount, and period of availability, . . .’’ Together, these specific constitutional States (the appropriation power), which and to set forth terms and conditions gov- provisions establish the congressional power states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the erning their use. of the purse, granting Congress the author- Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- By Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN: ity to appropriate funds, to determine their tions made by Law . . .’’ In addition, clause H.J. Res. 76. purpose, amount, and period of availability, 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- and to set forth terms and conditions gov- (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- lation pursuant to the following: erning their use. gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the The principal constitutional authority for By Mr. SIMPSON: Debts and provide for the common Defence this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- H.J. Res. 80. and general Welfare of the United States ticle I of the Constitution of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- . . .’’ Together, these specific constitutional States (the appropriation power), which lation pursuant to the following: provisions establish the congressional power states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the The principal constitutional authority for of the purse, granting Congress the author- Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- ity to appropriate funds, to determine their tions made by Law. . . .’’ In addition, clause ticle I of the Constitution of the United purpose, amount, and period of availability, 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution States (the appropriation power), which and to set forth terms and conditions gov- (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the erning their use. gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- By Mr. CARTER: Debts and provide for the common Defence tions made by Law . . .’’ In addition, clause H.J. Res. 85. and general Welfare of the United States. 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- . . .’’ Together, these specific constitutional (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- lation pursuant to the following: provisions establish the congressional power gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the The principal constitutional authority for of the purse, granting Congress the author- Debts and provide for the common Defence this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- ity to appropriate funds, to determine their and general Welfare of the United States ticle I of the Constitution of the United

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States (the appropriation power), which H.R. 3111: Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. JONES, Mr. OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF KENTUCKY states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the FORBES, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. TURNER, H.J. Res. 75, the Special Supplemental Nu- Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- Mr. KLINE, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. trition Program for Women, Infants, and tions made by Law . . .’’ In addition, clause REICHERT, and Mr. YARMUTH. Children Continuing Appropriations Resolu- 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution H.R. 3121: Mr. BARLETTA and Mr. HUIZENGA tion, 2014, does not contain any congres- (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- of Michigan. sional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or lim- gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the H.R. 3154: Mr. SCHWEIKERT and Mr. SES- ited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of Debts and provide for the common Defence SIONS. rule XXI. and general Welfare of the United States H.R. 3163: Mr. RANGEL, Mr. HOLT, Mr. CON- OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF KENTUCKY . . .’’ Together, these specific constitutional YERS, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. ELLISON. provisions establish the congressional power H.R. 3170: Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. H.J. Res. 76, the National Nuclear Security of the purse, granting Congress the author- WALBERG, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. Administration Continuing Appropriations ity to appropriate funds, to determine their ROE of Tennessee, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. Resolution, 2014, does not contain any con- purpose, amount, and period of availability, SALMON, and Mr. GOHMERT. gressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or and to set forth terms and conditions gov- H.R. 3197: Mr. HANNA. limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 erning their use. H.R. 3206: Mrs. CAPPS and Mr. TAKANO. of rule XXI. By Mr. TERRY: H.R. 3223: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF KENTUCKY H.J. Res. 86. TSONGAS, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. H.J. Res. 77, the Food and Drug Adminis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- THOMPSON of California, Ms. BROWNLEY of tration Continuing Appropriations Resolu- lation pursuant to the following: California, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. tion, 2014, does not contain any congres- clause 3 of section 8 of article I of the Con- WATT, Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas, Ms. CLARKE, sional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or lim- stitution. Mr. NADLER, Mr. CLAY, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. ited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of By Mr. TERRY: CHU, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. LAR- rule XXI. H.J. Res. 87. SON of Connecticut, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. SWALWELL of California, Ms. MCCOLLUM, OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF KENTUCKY lation pursuant to the following: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. COLE, Ms. H.J. Res. 78, the National Intelligence Pro- clause 3 of section 8 of article I of the Con- MOORE, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. TIER- gram Operations Continuing Appropriations stitution. NEY, Mr. SIRES, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. WATERS, Resolution, 2014, does not contain any con- f Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. gressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or STEWART, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS MCDERMOTT, Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. of rule XXI. RUSH, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF KENTUCKY ADERHOLT, Mr. HURT, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. were added to public bills and resolu- H.J. Res. 79, the Border Security and En- tions as follows: YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. MCKINLEY, Ms. LOF- GREN, Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. forcement Continuing Appropriations Reso- H.R. 460: Mr. SCHIFF. FORTENBERRY, Mr. RUNYAN, Mr. CARSON of lution, 2014, does not contain any congres- H.R. 487: Mr. LOWENTHAL. Indiana, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. sional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or lim- H.R. 494: Mr. SIRES. BUTTERFIELD, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. THOMPSON of ited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of H.R. 713: Mrs. BEATTY. Mississippi, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. rule XXI. H.R. 961: Mr. GALLEGO. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. FOSTER, OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF KENTUCKY H.R. 1024: Mr. TAKANO and Mr. PAYNE. ´ Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. H.J. Res. 80, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, H.R. 1428: Mr. SCHIFF and Mr. DEUTCH. KENNEDY, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. DENT, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian H.R. 1429: Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. GRIMM, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. Health Service Continuing Appropriations H.R. 1461: Mr. LABRADOR, Mr. COLE, Mr. VALADAO, Mr. TERRY, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. CAR- Resolution, 2014, does not contain any con- SMITH of Texas, and Mr. FARENTHOLD. NEY, Mr. CLYBURN, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN gressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or H.R. 1462: Mr. COLE. GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mr. WALZ, Mr. limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 H.R. 1698: Mr. KENNEDY and Ms. LOFGREN. POSEY, Mr. STIVERS, and Mr. FARR. of rule XXI. H.R. 1726: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 3231: Mr. REICHERT. New Mexico and Mr. GALLEGO. H.R. 3232: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF KENTUCKY H.R. 1728: Mr. HONDA, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. Mr. HUNTER, and Mr. MICHAUD. H.J. Res. 82, the National Weather Service BROWN of Florida, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Ms. LEE of H. Res. 112: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, California, Mr. MORAN, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H. Res. 281: Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. does not contain any congressional ear- H.R. 1755: Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD. H. Res. 360: Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. marks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 1779: Mr. PERRY. SALMON, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. MESSER, Mr. benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. H.R. 2001: Mr. HONDA, Mr. PETERS of Cali- FLEISCHMANN, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF KENTUCKY fornia, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. RUSH, Mr. TONKO, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. BENISHEK, and H.J. Res. 83, the Impact Ad Continuing Ap- GRIJALVA, and Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. H.R. 2477: Mr. PAYNE. propriations Resolution, 2014, does not con- f H.R. 2575: Mr. SCALISE. tain any congressional earmarks, limited tax H.R. 2632: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined H.R. 2692: Ms. CHU, Mr. POCAN, and Mr. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- in clause 9 of rule XXI. RANGEL. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF KENTUCKY H.R. 2727: Mr. ANDREWS. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.J. Res. 84, the Head Start Continuing Ap- H.R. 2728: Mr. WEBER of Texas. propriations Resolution, 2014, does not con- H.R. 2734: Ms. CHU and Mr. CLAY. statements on congressional earmarks, tain any congressional earmarks, limited tax H.R. 2760: Mr. TAKANO. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined H.R. 2866: Mr. HUNTER, Mr. COBLE, and Mr. benefits were submitted as follows: in clause 9 of rule XXI. HARPER. H.R. 2876: Mr. WESTMORELAND. OFFERED BY MR. ISSA OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF KENTUCKY H.R. 2918: Mr. CLEAVER and Mr. KING of The provisions that warranted a referral to H.J. Res. 85, the Federal Emergency Man- New York. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- agement Agency Continuing Appropriations H.R. 3043: Mr. SCHWEIKERT. ment Reform in H.R. 3223 do not contain any Resolution, 2014, does not contain any con- H.R. 3103: Mr. NADLER and Mr. CALVERT. congressional earmarks, limited tax bene- gressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or H.R. 3108: Ms. SHEA-PORTER and Mr. DANNY fits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 K. DAVIS of Illinois. clause 9 of rule XXI. of rule XXI.

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Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013 No. 135 Senate The Senate met at 10:30 a.m., and was ator from the State of Hawaii, to perform You want to talk about spending; you called to order by the Honorable BRIAN the duties of the Chair. want to talk about health care; you SCHATZ, a Senator from the State of PATRICK J. LEAHY, want to talk about agriculture; you Hawaii. President pro tempore. want to talk about the post office, it Mr. SCHATZ thereupon assumed the does not matter. We are happy to do so. PRAYER Chair as Acting President pro tempore. Our agreement that we proposed to The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- f them: whatever you want to talk fered the following prayer: about. MEASURES READ THE SECOND So I formally offered that, first in a Let us pray. TIME Have mercy upon us, O God, and save letter to the Speaker. I talked to him. Then I came to the floor here and reit- us from the madness. We acknowledge The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- erated the offer. My only condition: our transgressions, our shortcomings, pore. Under the previous order, having that the conferees negotiate in the our smugness, our selfishness, and our received H.J. Res. 70, 71 and 73 from the light of day while the government is pride. Create in us clean hearts, O God, House, the measures are considered to open for business. That did not seem and renew a right spirit within us. De- have received their second readings and objection to further proceedings is con- too unreasonable. liver us from the hypocrisy of attempt- To my surprise, the Speaker refused ing to sound reasonable while being un- sidered to have been heard for purposes of rule XIV. and the Senate Republicans objected. reasonable. Remove the burdens of House Republicans truly do not know those who are the collateral damage of f what they want. They cannot take yes this government shutdown, trans- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY for an answer. We have agreed to their forming negatives into positives as You LEADER budget number, which we thought work for the good of those who love The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- should be higher. We agreed to that. You. They want to go to conference. We We pray in Your merciful Name. pore. The majority leader is recog- nized. agreed to that. But they have had trou- Amen. ble agreeing to anything for quite some f f time now. SCHEDULE This spring, after years of Repub- licans loudly longing for a budget PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. REID. Mr. President, following passed by the Senate, despite already The Presiding Officer led the Pledge leader remarks, the Senate will be in a having a budget with the force of law, of Allegiance, as follows: period of morning business until 2 p.m. we decided: Let’s give them their way. this afternoon, with Senators per- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the We worked hard, led by Senator MUR- mitted to speak for up to 10 minutes. United States of America, and to the Repub- RAY, to have a budget that we com- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The first hour will be equally divided pleted after 5 o’clock in the morning. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. and controlled between the two leaders We voted on over 100 amendments. or their designees. The Republicans f Then Senate Democrats, following will control the first 30 minutes and what they said—they, the Republicans APPOINTMENT OF ACTING the majority the second 30 minutes. said they wanted, regular order. They PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE f said: Let’s go to conference to work out the differences. They passed their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS budget; we passed ours. Guess what. clerk will please read a communication Mr. REID. Mr. President, yesterday I to the Senate from the President pro After all of this haranguing about hav- made the Speaker of the House of Rep- ing a budget and regular order, they tempore (Mr. LEAHY). resentatives JOHN BOEHNER an offer I The legislative clerk read the fol- decided they did not like that so well. thought he could not refuse, but he did. It was really very difficult to com- lowing letter: House Republican leaders have de- prehend. When Republicans finally got U.S. SENATE, manded the Senate join them in a con- what they said they wanted, it turned PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, ference committee to work out budget Washington, DC, October 3, 2013. out they did not want it after all. Yes- To the Senate: differences. That seemed like a good terday, the same story. Republicans Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, idea to me. That is why Democrats yes- asked to go to conference on a budget. of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby terday asked consent to do exactly Democrats agreed. Republicans ob- appoint the Honorable BRIAN SCHATZ, a Sen- that, go to conference—on anything. jected. Those tactics truly are back to

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That would except for maybe 10 percent. what they want. Maybe they do not end the shutdown now. So I have a We are willing to sit down and talk have a game plan. It is becoming more message for my mainstream Repub- about anything they want to talk apparent every day. One of the House lican colleagues: If you ever hope to about in conference. But the govern- Republican tea party leaders, a Con- get out of this mess to end this Repub- ment has to open first. It is time for gressman from Indiana by the name of lican government shutdown, get rid of my Republican friends to defy their tea STUTZMAN, admitted this to one of the the tea party direction. Work with us. party overlords. Washington newspapers yesterday. Help us reopen the government. We can Every day that passes the idea of start negotiations today. Here is what he said. Listen to this: shutting down the government in order As everyone knows, I think, I had a We are not going to be disrespected. We to repeal ObamaCare is becoming so meeting with Leader MCCONNELL, have to get something out of this. transparent and so bad for the country. Speaker BOEHNER, and Leader PELOSI Now listen to this, the last phrase of No one—I mean, it was not very pop- his statement: last night at the White House. The Speaker said after the meeting—of ular for them to do it anyway. Every But I don’t know what that is. course it was obvious during the meet- day that goes by it is less popular. Con- If there is any way I disrespected him, or sidering that only a handful of Ameri- we disrespected him, we do not want that to ing—the only thing that he cares about is ObamaCare. That is what this is all cans supported the strategy, as I said, happen. We apologize. They want to get to begin with, it is a bad sign for them, something out of this. Well, let’s consider about. They do not care about any- that. Except they do not know what they thing else. the Republicans. want. It is a little hard to make a deal there. We know what this government shut- Millions of Americans have visited Republicans should come to their down has done to our country already. Federal marketplace exchanges over senses and realize there is more than General Clapper, one of the leaders in the last 3 days. The demand is so high wounded pride on the line. The longer our intelligence gathering information that on some of the Web sites, they this Republican government shutdown around the world, has stated that 72 crash. This is not unprecedented. persists, the harder it will be on our percent of people who work in our in- Google, when they first started, they economy. I hope they can figure out telligence agencies are home watching experienced the same challenges. what it is they want, before the dam- TV, reading a book. They are not at State-based exchanges have flourished age to the economic recovery is even work, protecting us from the bad peo- virtually everywhere. Take, for exam- more irreversible than they have al- ple around the world—and there are ple, my friend the Republican leader’s ready created. lots of them. State of Kentucky. More than 100,000 It is obvious the strain of the self-in- We have talked about our national people have already visited the State’s flicted shutdown is beginning to wear parks here. It has really been bad for health care exchange and Web site. on many Republicans. Pick up the pa- people coming to Nevada who want to More than 10,000 people have filled out pers today. Listen to the news. There recreate in our parks. But not only for applications for health coverage, and were reports of vicious infighting from them. It has hurt business in Nevada, more than 3,000 Kentucky families yesterday’s Republican caucus meet- as it has around the country. have already enrolled in new coverage. ing. This is what one Republican said NIH. We all understand how impor- This shows the hunger the American after the meeting: tant it is that people who are sick and people have to sign up for affordable ill have the ability to have the best It was very evident to everyone in the health care. room that the junior Senator from Texas care in the world. If you are at the end We have had Republicans come here does not have a strategy. He never had a of the line and you are fortunate and say: Oh, it is so bad for the job strategy and could never answer questions enough to be able to say: Well, maybe market. Throughout the press today— about what the end game was. Just like there is still another chance; they are and I will only pick a few of them—for Stutzman from Indiana—that is the danger doing something back in Washington example, one out of the New York of following the tea party, because you are at one of the National Institutes of Times. Speaker BOEHNER said it is job following and you are headed off the cliff. Health; maybe they can help. killing; TED CRUZ, it is hurting the That is where we have been and that is where Not now. They cannot do it now be- American people; Senator MCCONNELL, we already are, trying to get off the cliff cause of the Republicans. it is a big reason we are turning into a that they put us over. The Centers for Disease Control is nation of part-time workers. Tea party Republicans do not really not a very glamorous sounding name, want a way out of the government but that is what it is about, controlling I am not going to go through all the shutdown. I read here direct state- disease. Most of them are furloughed. economists, but they all say the same ments yesterday from one of their can- Senator HARKIN came on the floor yes- thing—it doesn’t hurt jobs at all. Mark didates—she is a Congressman. She ran terday and talked about a real serious Zandi, of Moody’s Analytics—who, by for President. She said: Finally we’ve problem. They could not figure out the way, was JOHN MCCAIN’s chief eco- gotten what we want. We’ve shut down what it was. People were sick and nomic adviser when he ran for Presi- government. dying. The Centers for Disease Control dent—said: I don’t see ObamaCare as So I think the statements I have figured it out. It was because of pome- impacting the job market. A man by made about their being anarchists are granate seeds coming from some other the name of Gregory Mankiw, a Har- pretty valid. They are glad the govern- country. They work on these scourges vard economist who worked for Presi- ment is shut down. They do not believe every day because things come up that dent George W. Bush, when asked in government. A government shut- make people sick. We are in flu season about how it affected the economy: Not down is the end game for them, obvi- now. They are not working on that. a whole lot. ously. Tea party Republicans do not The second in command in the House There are many more quotes, but we really want a way out of this govern- of Representatives, Congressman CAN- get the picture. When the history ment shutdown. They like it the way it TOR, said yesterday: Well, that’s okay. books are written—and they will be is. We know that there’s a lot of problems written—ObamaCare will be seen as the But in addition to the statement around our country with the shutdown. greatest single step since Medicare to coming from the Republican Senate But we are going to, one by one, reopen provide fairness to all Americans. The caucus, there are some rumblings over those agencies. more America learns about the afford- in the House. More than 20 reasonable It is so obvious. It is so obvious. This able care provided in ObamaCare, the Republicans in the House have said on is all directed toward President more they like it. And the Republicans

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The Republican leader is recog- call that an understatement. You Today the House will pass a bill to nized. would think the administration would ensure our veterans—in fact, they have f be begging for a delay after stories like done that—continue to get the services that. So this should be easy. Congress CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS and benefits they so richly deserve. If gets treated the same way as every- Democrats are unwilling to fund other Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I body else on the ObamaCare exchanges parts of the government, at the very want to start this morning with a point and individuals get the same break the least they can agree to support our vet- that is obvious to me but I think bears President already handed out to em- erans. repeating: Nobody wants the shutdown. ployers, the same break the President As the Senator from Texas and the Democrats say they do not want it; Re- has already unilaterally given to em- majority leader were just discussing, I publicans certainly don’t want it. We ployers. It is time for Democrats to have the first of these unanimous con- all can agree on at least that. The start acting responsibly. It is time to sent requests to propound. question at this point is: How do we re- work with us and find our way out of I ask unanimous consent that when solve the issues that truly divide us— this mess. the Senate receives H.J. Res. 72, mak- that really divide us. The point I have f ing continuing appropriations for vet- been making all week is simply this: erans’ benefits for fiscal year 2014, the The only thing keeping the govern- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME measure be read three times and ment from opening back up is the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- passed, and the motion to reconsider be Democrats’ refusal to apply a very sim- pore. Under the previous order, the made and laid upon the table. ple principle of fairness when it comes leadership time is reserved. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- to ObamaCare: Let’s treat everybody f pore. Is there objection? the same. Let’s treat everybody the Mr. REID. Reserving the right to ob- MORNING BUSINESS same. Basically, all the House is asking ject, Mr. President, my friend notes for at this point—they wanted a lot The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- that no one wants to shut down the more, but all they are asking for at pore. Under the previous order, the government. Obviously, he didn’t listen this point—is a level playing field when Senate will be in a period of morning to my statement. We have people who it comes to ObamaCare. That is about business for debate only until 2 p.m., have been saying for days now—Repub- the only thing standing in the way of with the first hour equally divided and licans saying—they are glad the gov- the government’s opening back up, and controlled between the two leaders or ernment has shut down; they have been it is a pretty reasonable request. If their designees, with Republicans con- waiting for this for years. I have Washington Democrats can’t agree to trolling the first 30 minutes and the quoted the Congresswoman from Min- that, then can they at least join us in majority controlling the second 30 min- nesota who said that. Congressman making sure that veterans programs utes, with Senators permitted to speak MARLIN STUTZMAN of Indiana tells us are funded; that the Honor Flight vet- therein for up to 10 minutes each. where the tea party is when he said: erans can visit the World War II Memo- The Republican whip. ‘‘We’re not going to be disrespected. We rial, and that the National Institutes Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask have to get something out of this. And of Health can continue its research? unanimous consent that I be allowed to I don’t know what that even is.’’ Can we at least agree on that? That is engage in a colloquy with the Repub- So Republicans are throwing one just the right thing to do. lican leader, the Senator from Mis- crazy idea or another at the wall in the Those issues respond directly to the souri, the Senator from Georgia, if he hope one will stick. They throw out concerns a number of our Democratic wishes to join, and the Senator from one idea, then come up with another colleagues have raised and it is the South Dakota during the 30 minutes al- one. And then, I repeat, they hope same thing this Congress voted to do a located to our side. something will stick on that wall, and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- couple of days ago with the brave men they do not even know which wall they and women of our military. I hope my pore. Is there objection? Mr. REID. Mr. President, reserving are throwing it on. friends across the aisle will reflect on The latest plan came from the junior the right to object, I came to the the efforts of Republicans in the House Senator from Texas, which is to cher- floor—and I am happy to do that—but and allow the Senate to quickly vote ry-pick parts of the government he I was told there would be a unanimous on all the bills the House sent us last likes. House Republican Leader CANTOR consent request. If that is not the case, night so we can get the government re- admitted this strategy. According to Senators can go ahead and do their col- opened as soon as possible. the New York Times, this is what he loquy, and when they want to do that That said, yesterday’s meeting at the said when asked: What about those I will come back. White House, frankly, wasn’t particu- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, for the cancer patients who need some help; larly encouraging. The President basi- information of the majority leader, and what about the disadvantaged kids who cally called us all down there to tell us anyone else who is interested, there want to return to their Head Start he is not interested in negotiating. It will be some unanimous consent re- classes? was essentially a negotiation about not quests. We will frontload those so the That’s coming as well. We are going to negotiating. Now we hear he is off cam- majority leader doesn’t have to stay on take every issue that has come up and put it on the floor. paigning today in Rockville rather the floor more than maybe about 10 than sitting down to get this thing minutes, if that suits his schedule. He is following Senator CRUZ’s idea solved, which is certainly dis- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- specifically. Senator CRUZ is now joint appointing. pore. Is there objection? Speaker. He lectures the House on oc- But here is the good news. A solution Without objection, it is so ordered. casion, as he does people over here. isn’t that far from reach. As I said, no- The Republican leader. We support veterans and parks and body wants a shutdown, so that is a f NIH and all these different elements of good start. And it is hard to argue with government that are closed, but we what Republicans are asking for, espe- UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST— also are not going to choose between cially after the embarrassing—embar- H.J. RES. 72 veterans, cancer research, disease con- rassing—rollout of the ObamaCare ex- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, trol, highway safety, or the FBI, and changes on Tuesday. I mean, one of the many of us were stunned this week to we are not going to give a blank check

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Mr. SCHUMER. I simply wanted to and some report as many as 100. He would love to visit the World War follow up on what he said. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- II Memorial. Unfortunately, his health If we were to go along with these in- pore. Is there objection to the modified is not such that he can. But those who dividual UC requests—— request? can are coming to Washington. There Mr. CORNYN. Regular order, Mr. Mr. MCCONNELL. I object. will be one from Fort Worth coming on President. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Tuesday, and I intend to meet them The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pore. Objection is heard. and to welcome them. They should not pore. Is there objection to the request? Mr. REID. I object to the previous be turned back because of this politi- Mr. REID. Mr. President, reserving consent. cally concocted government shut- the right to object, here is the situa- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- down—one that the President and the tion. The junior Senator from Texas pore. Objection is heard. majority leader seem to be enjoying wants to fund everything else, just not The Republican leader. but which is causing a lot of hardship ObamaCare. Here is what one col- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, and inconvenience. umnist said today—Dana Milbank from with all due respect to my good friend The House of Representatives has the Washington Post—and I will be the majority leader, he was speaking passed a separate piece of legislation quick; I know Senators have a lot to about the junior Senator from Texas, that would open the World War II Me- talk about here: whom I don’t see on the floor at the morial, along with other national park House Republicans continued what might moment. The request was made by the services. I would note it got 252 votes be called the lifeboat strategy: deciding minority leader, the Republican leader in the House of Representatives yester- which government functions are worth sav- ing. In: veterans, the troops and tourist at- of the Senate, and it dealt, quite appro- day, including 23 Democrats. I hope it tractions. Out: Poor children, pregnant priately, with veterans’ benefits. That would enjoy the same sort of bipartisan women, and just about every government was the whole purpose of the consent support in the Senate. function that regulates business or requires request. I ask unanimous consent that the people to pay taxes. Here are some of the I would repeat that I was the one who Senate proceed to the immediate con- functions not boarding— requested consent that we provide re- sideration of H.J. Res. 70, making con- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, is lief for veterans during this shutdown, tinuing appropriations for National that an objection? and the person to whom his speech Park Service operations, which was re- Mr. REID. I will use leader time seems to be directed I don’t see on the ceived from the House; that the meas- then, Mr. President. floor at the moment. But with that, I ure be read three times and passed; and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- know we are in the middle of a col- the motion to reconsider be considered pore. Without objection, it is so or- loquy here, and the Republican whip made and laid upon the table. dered. has the podium now. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. REID. So if they are afraid to lis- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pore. Is there objection? ten to the things I have to say, they pore. The Republican whip. Mr. REID. Reserving the right to ob- should listen, because the government f ject, I ask unanimous consent that is closed, and it is closed because they their request be modified as follows: UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST— have helped close it. So let’s not try to That an amendment, which is at the H.J. RES. 70 be technical here. I want to say some- desk, be agreed to; that the joint reso- thing and I am going to say it. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I want lution, as amended, be read a third Continuing the Milbank quote: to raise as a preliminary matter under time and passed and the motion to re- Here are some of the functions not board- rule XIX of the Senate Rules, no Sen- consider be considered made and laid ing the GOP lifeboats: market regulation, ator shall in debate directly or indi- upon the table with no intervening ac- chemical spill investigations, antitrust en- rectly by any form of words impute to tion or debate. forcement, work site immigration checks, another Senator or to other Senators workplace safety inspections, the Environ- Mr. CORNYN. I object. mental Protection Agency . . . communica- any conduct or motive unworthy or un- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tions and trade regulation, nutrition for 9 becoming a Senator. pore. Is there objection to the original million children and pregnant women, flu I want to remind all our colleagues request? monitoring and other functions of the Cen- that when they talk about Members of Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, may I ters for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Senate who are not on the floor inquire. Did the majority leader object housing rental assistance for the poor. and not here or able to defend them- to my unanimous consent request or Here is what else he wrote: selves, I think if not the letter of the seek to amend it? And that’s quite a list that the Tea Party rule, certainly the spirit is in jeopardy The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- is throwing out of the boat. We need to end of being transgressed, and I think we pore. Objection has not yet been heard. the Government shutdown. don’t want to head down that path. Is there objection? I say, without any reservation, that I would point out that we have wit- Mr. REID. I object. the key to opening the government nessed, with some dismay, many of our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- still remains with the Senate-passed World War II veterans being turned pore. The objection is heard. funding resolution that will open the away at the World War II Memorial f government. We will talk about any- here in Washington, DC. thing they want to talk about. We have A number of these Honor Flights UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST— said that. come from my State. There will be one H.J. RES. 73 I ask unanimous consent that their that comes here tomorrow afternoon. I Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I recog- request be modified as follows: That an intend to meet them and welcome nize my colleagues from Missouri and amendment, which is at the desk, be them to Washington and visit the South Dakota, who I know also have agreed to; that the joint resolution, as World War II Memorial with them. unanimous consents, and I yield to amended, be read a third time and These gentlemen and ladies are quite them for those. passed and the motion to reconsider be advanced in years, and for many of Mr. BLUNT. I thank my friend from considered made and laid upon the them—like, for example, my father-in- Texas for yielding. table with no intervening action or de- law who landed on Utah Beach on the On Monday morning, I was scheduled bate. second day of the Normandy invasion, to be at Washington University in St.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:45 Oct 03, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G03OC6.005 S03OCPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7147 Louis, MO, to look at some of their re- and put all the medical services of the pay allowances to members of the Re- search. A lot of the research NIH does Federal Government back in business serve components of the Armed Forces; has been done in our State; one-third of immediately. that the measure be read three times the research for the human genome The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and passed; and the motion to recon- project was done in our State. pore. Is there objection to the modified sider be considered made and laid upon Then, on Tuesday evening, for the request? the table. fifth year in a row, I was at the fund- Mr. BLUNT. Reserving the right to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- raising event for the Children’s Inn at object, I would remind my good friend pore. Is there objection? the National Institutes of Health, from Illinois that there was a time Mr. REID. Mr. President, I would ask where families and children can stay when in the Senate we dealt with all of the Senator from Illinois and the chair- while they are there for treatment. these issues individually—as we should man of the Appropriations Sub- This is a private sector event. In spite have last year and didn’t. There were committee on Defense to respond. of everything else that was going on, it no appropriations bills on the floor. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, reserv- was a great event where lots of money A continuing resolution is not the ing the right to object, I am going to offer to the Senator from South Da- was raised for those kids. best way to do the business of the kota an even better deal. Not only will I said at that event that somebody country, and I would object. we help the reservists, not only will we told me years ago that if everybody in The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- open the Veterans’ Administration, but your family is well, you have lots of pore. Objection is heard. out of the two million federal workers, problems. If somebody in your family Is there objection to the original re- 800,000 have been furloughed. There are is sick, you have one problem. The quest? over a half a million veterans in the Mr. DURBIN. I object. Children’s Inn is one of the places federal workforce and a fourth of them The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- where people help families deal with are disabled. Now I am going to give the one problem they have. pore. Objection is heard. the Senator from South Dakota an op- But as virtually every Member of f portunity to put them all back to work this Senate at one time or another has UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST— immediately, including paying the re- said, the work of the NIH is important. H.R. 3230 servists and everything he suggested. It is important that it continue. The I ask unanimous consent that the re- House yesterday passed a House joint Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I yield quest of the Senator from South Da- resolution that would continue that to the Senator from South Dakota. kota be modified as follows: that the work. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, the men amendment which is at the desk be I ask unanimous consent that the and women who serve our Nation in the agreed to; that the bill as amended Senate proceed to the immediate con- Guard and Reserve shouldn’t be im- then be read a third time and passed; sideration of H.J. Res. 73, making con- pacted by a partial government shut- and the motions to reconsider be con- tinuing appropriations for the National down. sidered made and laid upon the table, Institutes of Health for the fiscal year Recently, the House and Senate with no intervening action or debate. 2014; that the measure be read three unanimously passed the pay our mili- This amendment is the text that times and passed; and the motion to re- tary first act, which was signed into passed the Senate. It is a clean con- consider be considered made and laid law by the President this past Monday. tinuing resolution for the entire gov- upon the table. That bill ensures that Active-Duty ernment and will put thousands of dis- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- military and those who support them abled veterans back to work. It is pore. Is there objection? stay on the job regardless of the dys- something already in the House and re- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, reserv- function in Washington. Congress was portedly has the support of a majority ing the right to object, I am going to right and passed the legislation, and of the Members of the House of Rep- make a counteroffer to the Senator President Obama was right to imme- resentatives. from Missouri which is even better. It diately sign it into law. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- is going to open the National Institutes Today, the House of Representatives pore. Is there objection to the modified of Health, the Centers for Disease Con- is going to pass H.R. 3230, the Pay Our request? trol, and all of the medical research at Guard and Reserve Act. This bill pro- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, reserving the Department of Defense. We are vides funding to pay Guard and Reserve the right to object, as the Senator from going to make sure all of the medical troops who are not currently on Active Illinois has already pointed out, that research and medical services of the Duty. Although these men and women has already passed in the Senate. What Federal Government in every agency at currently don’t have Active-Duty sta- he is suggesting is already in the every level are open for business imme- tus, they have regularly scheduled House, not being acted on. diately, and the Senator from Missouri, training requirements. They stand What the Senate can act on is legis- by agreeing to this modification, will ready to serve in overseas conflicts and lation that is being sent from the go way beyond the National Institutes to respond to domestic disasters if House that would ensure that our Na- of Health. He is going to be opening all called upon by their country. tional Guard and Reserve troops are of these medical services. These men and women proudly serve treated the same way as our Active Therefore, I ask unanimous consent this country, and they should not be troops are treated. I think that is only that the request be modified as follows: impacted by spending disagreements in fair and only fitting. These are people that an amendment which is at the Washington. Today the Senate has a who not only respond to domestic dis- desk be agreed to; that the joint reso- chance to give these individuals and asters but are also involved in conflicts lution, as amended, then be read a their families greater certainty by overseas on a regular basis. third time and passed; and the motions passing H.R. 3220, as soon as it is re- So I would object. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- to reconsider be considered made and ceived from the House. pore. The objection is heard to the laid upon the table with no intervening I am sorry to hear that the majority modification requested. action or debate. and the President have already indi- Is there objection to the original re- This amendment is the text that cated they are going to oppose this and quest? passed the Senate, is a clean con- that the President has threatened to Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, on be- tinuing resolution for the entire gov- veto this legislation. I can’t imagine half of the one-half million veteran ernment, including the National Insti- that we would not do for our Guard and Federal employees, one-fourth of whom tutes of Health, and is something that Reserve troops what we have already are disabled, I object. is already over in the House and re- done for our Active-Duty troops. I The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- portedly has the support of a majority think that is a big mistake. pore. Objection is heard. of the Members of the House of Rep- So I ask unanimous consent that The Republican whip. resentatives. This is an opportunity for when the Senate receives H.R. 3230, Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, may I the Senator from Missouri to finally making continuing appropriations dur- inquire how much time is remaining in break down this government shutdown ing a government shutdown to provide our allocated time?

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In his expe- serve for 31 years in the U.S. Air Force. friend from South Dakota and I were rience, are they being reasonable in As fate would have it, he was trans- there for the majority of that 10-year demonstrating good faith in trying to ferred to Tachikawa Air Force Base in doubling of NIH funding. break this impasse? Japan right after my junior year in Last year in the Appropriations Com- Mr. THUNE. I say to the distin- high school. So I graduated from high mittee markup I voted for a bill that guished whip, the Senator from Texas, school in Japan, and I became ac- would add $1 billion extra to NIH fund- he is exactly correct. The House of quainted with this 17th century styl- ing. It was defeated in the committee. Representatives has moved several ized form of drama and dancing called This year I voted for a bill that would pieces of legislation—and will this kabuki. add almost $1.5 billion of additional morning—that address some of what The thing about kabuki is that the NIH funding. we think are the real needs out there audience oohs and aahs as the actors This makes a difference in the lives in the midst of a very unnecessary gov- demonstrate their great skill at car- of people. Dr. Francis Collins, the Di- ernment shutdown. Some of those have rying out this stylized form of drama rector of NIH, has estimated that each been mentioned here on the floor this and dance. What we have seen on this week there is a shutdown his agency’s morning. I would point out two in addi- government shutdown, contrived as it research hospital would have to turn tion: taking care of our Guard and Re- is, is a form of kabuki. We know ex- away an estimated 200 patients. He es- serve troops as we have our Active- actly what is happening. timated 30 of those patients would be Duty troops—it is really important. All The Senate, under the majority lead- children. of us have Guard units with families er, has turned down at least four—and I know they took the children and in- that have been impacted. The House of now here today four more—proposals dividuals who were coming Monday and Representatives has given us an oppor- from the House of Representatives to Tuesday but are now beginning to no- try to mitigate some of the hardship as tunity to do that. tify people: If you were scheduled to The other thing I would mention, I a result of their determination to pro- come, we have 4,000 people working and spoke yesterday about President tect the special congressional carve- 14,000 people not working. We can’t ac- Obama’s refusal to open the World War out from ObamaCare—which was ta- cept you right now. II Memorial for veterans on their bled the other day at the instance of I think this is the right thing to do. Honor Flight. He rejected their appeal the majority leader—as well as to deny It is an easy thing to do, if we would average Americans the same oppor- to visit the memorial dedicated to just stand and do it. their service, an opportunity to honor tunity the President has unilaterally If we do not oppose NIH—and I do not given to employers to delay the imple- their brothers in arms, many of whom believe there is a Senator who does— mentation of ObamaCare for 1 year died in that great war. I am pleased why don’t we continue their funding when it comes to the individual man- that the veterans—not ones to be de- and do it right now? feated—breached the barricades and date. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I heard That is what the majority has ob- took their memorial. the assistant leader on the Democratic jected to. That is what the majority I have had the opportunity—my fa- side, the majority side, yesterday make leader in a party-line vote has tabled, ther is a World War II Navy fighter and that is the only reason we are en- what I thought was a very impassioned pilot—to be able to show him some of gaged in a government shutdown—be- speech on behalf of access to research these memorials we have, monuments cause of their refusal to accept those that is provided by the NIH for chil- here in Washington, DC, particularly reasonable conditions from the House dren who are suffering from cancer. I the one that was erected in honor of of Representatives. ask the Senator from Missouri, would his generation. So this is kabuki as we in America the bill the House has passed and the They should not be denied the honor understand it. We all understand the Senator asked consent the Senate con- of visiting these monuments to their dance. We understand this is a form of sider address the very same sort of can- service. drama. But the problem is the Amer- cer research for children the assistant When we are thinking about that ican people are suffering either hard- majority leader was arguing for yester- generation of Americans, we had Sen- ship or great inconvenience as a result day? ator MCCONNELL put forward an oppor- of the unwillingness of the President of Mr. BLUNT. I was impressed by the tunity today to address the needs of the United States to negotiate and the comments of my friend from Illinois our veterans. We found out that even hard-line ‘‘my way or the highway’’ po- yesterday about NIH funding. I am for though the veterans budget is advance- sition of the majority party. NIH funding. I have never failed to vote funded by a year, there are certain ele- I ask my colleagues who are on the for NIH funding. Frankly, I have never ments of that budget that are going to floor—both of whom served with great failed to vote for an amendment that run out of money. We want to make distinction in the House of Representa- would increase NIH funding, as far as I sure those of the great generation that tives—whether they believe the House know. I have seen it increase dramati- served our country, defended our coun- has acted in good faith, whether they cally. try around the world, have access to have tried to resolve this impasse by Opening the doors of that research the programs and the benefits that sending over to the Senate reasonable facility is the right thing to do. We have been assured and promised to pieces of legislation which, if accepted could do it today. I cannot imagine the them. by the majority, could break this im- President would not sign a bill that let I think it is unconscionable, unac- passe and reopen the Federal Govern- three-quarters of that workforce go ceptable that we not agree to allow ment. back to work and let the 200 people those services to continue to be funded. I ask the Senator from Missouri to who will be turned away in the next 7 I am very disappointed to see our col- respond first. days be told instead: Come on, be part leagues on the Democratic side resist Mr. BLUNT. Let me say to my friend of this process. We are waiting for you. and object to that motion here this from Texas that until the leadership in We are here. We are doing the kinds of morning. If anything, if any group of the Senate changed to the current things your family critically needs us people in this country deserves to have leadership 7 years ago, we always did to do. the respect and also the promises hon- appropriations by debating and advanc- Mr. CORNYN. I ask the Senator from ored, the promises we made to them, it ing individual things. South Dakota, I know South Dakota is those American veterans. The idea that we don’t want to de- has a lot of uniformed military. The If we look at the last shutdown in bate anything if we don’t debate every- Senator has already addressed a piece 1995 and 1996, President Bill Clinton

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They call it self-govern- ernor’s Cabinet for Health, Audrey time remains? ment for a reason. We all ought to be Haynes, in Kentucky. The Kentucky The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- working together toward that end. insurance exchange, which the Repub- pore. Three minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- licans want to close down, has had Mr. CORNYN. I thank the Senators pore. The Republican time has expired. 117,000 unique visitors, 109,000 from South Dakota and from Missouri f prescreenings to determine qualifica- for making very important points. I tions for health insurance, and 13,000 know the leaders—bicameral leader- IRAQI SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA Kentuckians—already, in 2 days—al- ship of the House and the Senate—were PROGRAM ready 13,000 have applied for health called to the White House last night, at The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- coverage and 8,000 are now complete. which time Senator MCCONNELL, the pore. Under the previous order, having This is great news. They are leading distinguished Republican leader, re- received from the House H.R. 3233, the country. Kentucky should be so ported here on the floor, the President which is identical to S. 1566, the bill is proud. Mr. President, 122 small busi- announced he was not going to nego- considered read three times and passed. nesses have begun applications, 3,500 tiate. Bizarre. Why would the Presi- The motion to reconsider is considered new families have been enrolled, and dent call the Republican and the Demo- made and laid on the table. there have been 15,000 calls to the call cratic leadership to the White House to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- center. say: I am not going to negotiate. Is it pore. The assistant majority leader. Apologize that we have not been able for a photo opportunity? Is it to give f to process these as quickly in any sort of some false impression that he is State, but the overwhelming positive actually rolling up his sleeves and is CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS public response across America to what engaged in the business of government Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, there they call ObamaCare is an indication to which he was elected? are two sides to every story. Before he of pent-up demand in Kentucky, Illi- I hope the President reconsiders leav- leaves the floor, I would like to say to nois, and every State for people to fi- ing town while the government is shut my friend from Texas—and he is my nally get access to health insurance. down, in the words of the majority friend—I was at the World War II Me- I see others are on the floor to speak. leader, and leaving for a trip to Asia morial yesterday with an Honor Flight I want to say to my friends on the while, as our distinguished Democratic from Illinois. There were no barricades other side of the aisle, please reopen colleagues just pointed out, many fed- stopping them from going to the me- this government. We can sit down and eral employees are furloughed during morial, so the characterization on the negotiate—we should—about important this government shutdown. My hope floor that the veterans were stopped is issues, the issues the Senator from would be that the President would can- not true, it is not accurate. I hope the Washington addressed in the budget. cel his trip and that he would stay here record will reflect that. Let’s address all these issues. Let’s do in Washington, as we are, trying to The reason there is any question it in a bipartisan, thoughtful, adult solve this problem and break this im- about access relates to the shutdown of manner. Telling 800,000 Federal em- passe. the U.S. Federal Government, the shut- ployees to go home is really unfair to These proposals we have made here down of this government. We have them. It is unfair to this Nation. It today, many of which have been voted passed a continuing resolution, which doesn’t speak well of us. on by the House of Representatives in is a spending bill, to allow the govern- The last point I will make is this. I a bipartisan fashion, are designed to do ment to function for 6 weeks. We left the Senate Foreign Relations Com- exactly that—to break this impasse. passed it here in the Senate. The House mittee hearing this morning. Wendy Yet what is the response of the White Speaker, Mr. BOEHNER, refuses to call Sherman is Assistant Secretary of House to some earlier proposals? They it for a vote. State. She is widely respected. We were sent out a Statement of Administra- There is a majority, Democratic and talking about the threat of Iran as a tion Policy saying: If it is passed, I Republican, ready to vote for it, ready nuclear power. She said to us—and she would veto it. That is President Barack to reopen the government, no questions said it with some regret—that the gov- Obama. How is that rolling up your asked about the NIH, about the barri- ernment shutdown is hurting our ef- sleeves and being engaged in the job cades at the World War II Memorial forts to stop the development of nu- you got elected to? He earned it. He which were there originally. All these clear weapons in Iran. How? Ninety was elected twice as President of the questions will be resolved. Three times percent of the employees at the De- United States. But it is not leadership this morning the Republicans have ob- partment of Treasury office responsible to convene a meeting of Republican jected to bringing that measure up for for monitoring Iran so that the sanc- and Democratic leadership at the another vote in the Senate. That wor- tions are there and tough and bring White House and say: I am not going to ries me. them to the bargaining table—90 per- negotiate. And by the way, I am leav- Let me say one other thing about the cent of those Federal employees have ing town on Saturday. Good luck. Affordable Care Act, the insurance ex- been furloughed at the Department of That leads me to conclude that the changes. This morning—I am sorry he Treasury because the government shut President and his party are actually has left the floor—this morning, this is down; and 72 percent—almost three- enjoying this shutdown because they what the Republican leader, Mr. fourths—of all the men and women at see this as partisan political gain. They MCCONNELL, said about the insurance our intelligence agencies in a civilian read the public opinion polls, just as we exchanges: capacity have been laid off as well be- do, but I do not think the American Embarrassing, embarrassing rollout over cause of the government shutdown. people should be fooled and they are ObamaCare exchanges on Tuesday. I mean, These are men and women charged not being fooled. House Republicans one of the folks the President had standing with watching the enemy every minute and Republicans in the Senate have behind him at the White House tried to log of every day so we never have another made many reasonable proposals, only on and sign on to ObamaCare, and after a 9/11. This is one of the aspects of the to be given the Heisman, and the Presi- couple of unsuccessful attempts, the Post re- government shutdown that literally dent is not negotiating and the govern- ports, she gave up. jeopardize the security of the United ment remains shut down. I have good news for the Senator States of America. The President needs to stay here, from Kentucky. When you look across For goodness’ sake, let’s put this demonstrate leadership, continue to the United States of America at the ex- government back in business before the meet with leaders on both sides of the changes that have been opened, he end of this day.

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They are widespread in terms of our We have 51⁄2 million of the most won- minding all of us of the many people differences with our Republican col- derful, patriotic, hard-working, philan- and communities and the economy in leagues, but we don’t do them any fa- thropic, community-oriented people this country that are being hurt today vors by shutting off, closing our arms you can have. because of the tea party’s insistence, in and saying: We are not going to talk I also love representing Maryland be- the House of Representatives, that this about it. We do it by going to con- cause in my State we have one of the government remain shut until ference, and we do it by working to- largest concentrations of civilian agen- ObamaCare is defunded or eliminated. I gether. We don’t do it by shutting out cies in America. They have wonderful am frustrated, as is every American the lights across this country on our names such as the National Institutes today, thinking why can’t our govern- government. of Health, and the National Institutes ment work? Why can’t people come to- In front of the House today is a solu- of Standards and Technology that gether? tion. It is the Senate-passed bill that is helps to set the standards that enable As chair of the Budget Committee, I supported by a majority in the House the private sector to be able to develop have been out here 19 times since last and a majority in the Senate as well the products they can sell around the March saying: Let’s go to conference and would pass today if it were brought world. We are home to the Nuclear committee and resolve our differences, up. With that vote, we could open our Regulatory Commission. We are home and 19 times Members of the Repub- government, put people back to work, to the Consumer Product Safety Com- lican Party have said no. They have and then we would go to conference, mission that looks at a variety of not allowed us to go talk. work out our agreements in the way things from children’s toys to the safe- Now we find ourselves in a mess. The our children expect us to do. ty of our mattresses to make sure they government is shut down. Families are Let’s be an example as adults to fam- are not flammable. I could go on listing hurting and communities are hurting ilies and young people across this coun- those agencies: the Census Bureau, the and our economy is hurting. What is try that when there is a disagreement, National Weather Service, the Fish and the response now of the Republicans in all parties involved work together at a Wildlife Service, which helps to keep the House of Representatives and here conference table and set aside their dif- the seafood industry safe and oper- on the floor? Oops, we didn’t mean to ferences and find a solution for the ational. I have a lot of Federal employees, hurt everybody. We have a few friends country. It cannot be done by saying: and they are asking me: What are they we are going to take care of. I’m not going to let anybody go to doing? What I am telling them is that I have listened to the debate this work until I get my way, which is what the other side—one faction in one morning where our Republican col- the House of Representatives is doing. party in one House of government—is leagues came out and asked unanimous We can get this done. As I talked prohibiting a reopening of our govern- consent to take care of a few of their about yesterday, I am a former pre- ment because of their failure to take favorite parts of government so that school teacher, and I have seen this up the Senate continuing funding reso- they can say they helped. I am as pas- kind of activity before. We have all lution, which would reopen government sionate as anyone about our veterans. seen our kids make a mess in their for 6 weeks while we work out our fis- There is not one Member of this Senate room, and then say: Gosh. How did that who does not fully support our military cal problems. happen? That is what we are hearing Their solution is to do this piece- and our veterans. No one questions from the other side today: Well, gee, meal. Piecemeal does not work. We that, but I take a backseat to no one in how come we haven’t passed any appro- cannot do this one agency at a time. advocating for our veterans—as the priations bills? Wow, if we had a budget Weren’t we proud of our World War II former chair of the veterans’ com- done, we wouldn’t be here. veterans and how plucky and spunky mittee, as the daughter of a World War Why has that happened? Because they were when they essentially broke II veteran who earned a Purple Heart time after time—and the chairwoman the line to be able to see a memorial in and was one of the first soldiers in Oki- of the Appropriations Committee is their honor? Absolutely. When the Na- nawa. here—when we have tried to get our tional Park Service put that ban up As a young woman myself during the work done, we have been blocked by around it, they were operating under Vietnam war, I worked in the Seattle the very same tea party Republicans the orders of what a shutdown is. Now, veterans hospital with men and women who today have put us into this shut- unofficially, that World War II mu- my age who were coming home from down and said: My way or the highway; seum is open. But while we say, aren’t the Vietnam war. I have done so much either repeal ObamaCare or this coun- we proud of our veterans—Yes. Don’t work on this floor, as well as worked try hurts. blame the National Park Service for with hundreds of thousands of our vet- That is not what we should be doing. closing the World War II memorial. erans who are coming home from the Let’s tell our veterans, our military, Blame the others for shutting down current conflicts, and helped to pass our Head Start moms, our 800,000 em- government. Our veterans—who want- legislation to make sure they have ployees, and everybody in this country: ed to see the memorial which salutes what they need, so we don’t just say We are a country that can work. We them, the greatest generation who thank you, but we serve them well. are at work. Let’s open our doors, pass fought World War II—should not have I take a backseat to no one on vet- legislation in the House, and then we to worry about their own government. erans. I can tell you one thing about will work out our disagreements. As Then the other side says: Well, we our military and our veterans that ev- hard as it is, we can do that. are going to fund veterans’ benefits. We eryone here knows: They are the least I hope that is the focus we have cannot fund veterans’ benefits without selfish among us. They have volun- today. I say to Speaker BOEHNER: Bring reopening Social Security and the IRS. teered to serve our country. They have up the bill, pass it, and allow us to get I have looked and investigated and given up for every American, and they back to work. worked with my committee on why the have a motto that they leave no one I yield the floor. veterans had a backlog for disability behind. I can’t imagine that our vet- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- benefits. One of the ways claims are erans are out there today saying: Take pore. The Senator from Maryland. processed is they not only have to get care of me with this small amendment Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise what the veteran says, but they have and leave behind the children who are to speak in morning business. How to get paperwork from the Social Secu- in our Head Start programs or the much time remains? rity Administration and from the In- moms and dads who are dependent on The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ternal Revenue Service to be able to nutrition programs in this country or pore. Nineteen minutes. process the claim. the 800,000 employees who are sitting Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise They can beat the drum, raise the at home today scared to death about today in a twofold role. No. 1, I am flag, sound the bugle all that they

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What kind of While they are doing their piecemeal pharmaceutical fees and medical device government is this, with all that pomp approach, they are so busy showing off fees. But guess what. During the shut- and strut, the ridicule of our Federal and trying to show their pro-defending down, the government is prohibited employees? Now this shutdown is America stance—they passed a bill to from collecting the fees that it is owed. humiliating our country and make sure the military gets paid. Sure, What is this? This is showbiz politics. humiliating the people who work for what American would not want our This is not pragmatic solutions. our government, and so on. troops in harm’s way to get paid? We We need to reopen government—re- Across this Nation and in my own are for that. But they were so fast and open the entire government—so it can State, because of thousands of Federal so facile and so showbiz, they forgot do the job we have authorized them to employees being furloughed or paid in the National Guard. do, and have the men and women who IOUs, businesses are hurting. I am the Now they are coming up with a piece- do that job be able to come back to daughter of a small business owner. My meal approach to add the National work. That is why Senator REID has— father owned a small grocery store. I Guard. I love the National Guard. We instead of cherry-picking individual am the granddaughter of a woman en- are the home of the fighting 29th. They items—offered the comprehensive solu- trepreneur—a wonderful woman of Pol- were heroes in World War II, and they tion that would reopen our govern- ish heritage who opened a Polish bak- have been heroes in every war since ment. ery to be able to help her family. Every then. I want to see the National Guard This is not only affecting govern- day they said, ‘‘Good morning, can I helped, but they are kind of Johnny- ment workers because government help you?’’ I know what it is like to be come-latelies to the piecemeal ap- workers actually affect the economy. in the retail food business, and I under- proach because in their fast-track, Right this very minute, the President stand what it is like when your cus- showbiz, showoff approach, they forgot has been in Rockville, MD. I would tomers are facing the fact that they the National Guard. Oh, wasn’t that a have loved to have joined him this are unemployed. All of these, mom- cool thing to do. morning, but I wanted to be here at my and-pop stores to the larger agencies, I support what Senator REID just did duty station. The President was at are being affected. on each and every one of those piece- Rockville Pike, which is a road in The government shutdown threatens meal bills, to add the continuing fund- Montgomery County that has some of our progress. We know in 1995 and in ing resolution to open all of govern- the greatest civilian agencies in the 1996, it cut our gross domestic product. ment. Over the last few days we have world clustered around it. The shutdown can cost our economy as shamed them into thinking about the He was going to visit the Luis family. much as $10 billion a week. National Institutes of Health. I love They are a minority, woman-owned as- Every week the Small Business Ad- the National Institutes of Health. It is phalt contractor. They are a wonderful ministration, because it is shut down, in my State. Every day people go to family and an American success story. can’t process loans or give technical work there to find cures for the dread They came to this country with just a assistance to small businesses. The diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and au- little money in their pocket but with International Trade Association, which tism, not only for the American people big dreams in their hearts to have free- helps our people sell products around here but also around the world. In a dom and the opportunity to open a the world—and what is left of our man- few weeks we will be racing for the business. They opened an asphalt con- ufacturing sector in Maryland has told cure. Let’s race to open government. tracting business which gets most of me how important our foreign commer- In their disdain for civilian agencies, its business from local, State, and the cial service officers are—is shut down. NIH was closed down, but now they are government for roads. They are the in- The Department of Labor processes coming up with a piecemeal approach frastructure people. Not coming up applications for visas, for farms, for to reopen NIH. Do I want NIH open? with a way to keep our government seafood processors as in my own State. Absolutely. Over 70 percent of the peo- open, cancel sequester, and move legis- Businesses typically file for visas 2 or 3 ple who work there have been laid off. lation to fund our physical infrastruc- months in advance. Because of the Last year NIH announced—because of ture is dramatically affecting them. shutdown, it is going to affect every- its research and work with wonderful Around Rockville Pike, there are sev- body from citrus farmers in the South academic centers and our private sec- eral agencies, and I have already said to those people who have New England tor to develop biotech and pharma- their names: The National Institutes of ski resorts. People might say, Oh, that ceutical products—that cancer rates in Standards and Technology, the Nuclear is a Gucci job. A Gucci job in a New the United States were reduced by 15 Regulatory Commission, and the Con- England ski resort? I don’t think so. It percent. With all of that work, they sumer Product Safety Commission. is very important to Vermont and New have now been furloughed. That is affecting businesses up and Hampshire and the citrus farmers down Some might say: Senator BARB, do down Rockville Pike. People aren’t South. the piecemeal. I would love to. But if buying their groceries, they are not We have to reopen the government. NIH workers were here, they would buying gas. I am going to say more The way we reopen the government is say: If you reopen us, it is a hollow op- about that in a little while. not by a piecemeal approach but by the portunity unless you open the FDA. We Remember that Social Security House taking up the Senate resolution. do the basic research at our institutes, agency I talked about? It is in a neigh- I have a lot more to say, and I will but somebody has to take that re- borhood called Woodlawn in Baltimore. say it during the day today. I know my search and make use of it in other med- Nine thousand—nine thousand—Social colleague from Rhode Island, Senator ical devices, biotech products, or phar- Security workers in Baltimore and REED, is on the floor. He is a member of maceuticals. They then go through around the country have been fur- the Appropriations Committee and a clinical trials because in this country loughed. Right near them is the CMS member of the Defense authorization we want to be sure that whatever you agency which also looks out for our committee. He is a staunch defender of put on your body or in your mouth to Medicare. people. He has been so outspoken on help you is safe and effective. The Food A few blocks from Social Security is the need for student loans. He has also and Drug Administration does that. the FBI field office. Those FBI agents been so outspoken on the need for en- We can do lots of research, and have are on the job—on the job—but they ergy assistance for poor people with brilliant ideas that could lead to new are being paid with IOUs. Do my col- the coming winter. He is a defender of and credible solutions for people in leagues know that because of what we America, a graduate of West Point, and pain, agony, and suffering, but unless have had to do with our budget they he has been a defender of the little guy

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Mr. President, first let me gress that we need a budget, we need a deficit, in terms of serving the Amer- commend the chairwoman for her ex- budget, we need a budget. Well, we pro- ican people. traordinary leadership in so many dif- duced a budget, and now we are being I have heard a lot of talk such as: Oh, ferent ways, including her articulate blocked. we have to have a lot of negotiations explanation of the crisis we face at the What is happening instead of moving and compromise, et cetera. I have sup- moment and her compelling argument to meaningful, comprehensive budget ported legislation I believe in strongly. that a piecemeal approach to resolving negotiations is that we are in a govern- I have opposed legislation, but I don’t the government shutdown will not ment shutdown, and now the Repub- think I have ever stood up and said it work, since the pieces are so critically licans are trying to extricate them- is either my way or nothing happens. interrelated. selves from this manufactured crisis, That is not the way to responsibly rep- I rise to speak about this government created by their own hands, by sending resent the people of America. It is the shutdown as well. Today is day three of over piecemeal bills to fund preferred give-and-take of principled com- the Republican government shutdown, and selected agencies of the govern- promise. Sometimes there is legisla- and it seems increasingly clear that ment. As the chairwoman pointed out, tion that reaches this floor that I can’t Speaker BOEHNER is trying to drag this it doesn’t work, because the govern- support, but I think in a democracy it out long enough to merge the shut- ment is related. NIH can make discov- is the majority, ultimately—after we down with brinkmanship over whether eries, but if the FDA is not authorized go through our procedural convolu- to pay our Nation’s bills. This attempt and operating so they can approve tions—it is the majority ultimately to gut existing law and put the full their use by people, it doesn’t work. We that prevails. faith and credit of the United States at can’t disassociate these things. There is a strong sense, as reflected risk is no way to run a country. If we We saw today in Rhode Island about in the newspapers, that the majority of are dragged into the commingling of 26,500 women and children might lose the House of Representatives wants the Republican government shutdown their WIC benefits, their nutrition ben- this situation resolved. They want all and the Republican proposals to de- efits, their support. Ignoring them and government agencies opened. And fault on our debt, we could be facing a helping others is not going to benefit through the procedural votes on this catastrophic financial situation that this country. In fact, it will contribute, side, it is very clear that our col- would affect not just government oper- I think, to decline. leagues were willing to allow a major- ations but markets worldwide, and We have looked at the National ity vote to come to this floor, which that is not something we should even Guard, veterans’ benefits, and national carried. So the majority of the House contemplate. So we have to move very parks. Those are all worthy elements, and the Senate are with the American quickly to a resolution of this manu- but they are not the entire range of people. We just have to get the leader- factured crisis. elements we must perform. I believe ship of the House to get with the Amer- When I hear a discussion of what is the other side is trying to come up ican people. going on, the words I hear used are with some type of coherent argument We have to talk about some of these words such as ‘‘reckless,’’ ‘‘irrespon- for their actions. Is this about the serious issues, but I think the best sible,’’ and, indeed, words much worse debt? We have made progress in reduc- place to do so, in my view, is in the than these all across this country. The ing our deficit. Because of actions we context of budget negotiations, and we bottom line is the average American is have taken, we have reduced projected have been repeatedly blocked from fed up. They expect government to deficits over 10 years by $2.4 trillion. bringing the budget to conference. In open, to serve them, to perform its Do we have to do more? Yes. But we fact, many of our Republican col- basic function—not selective functions have to do it in a current, thoughtful leagues—and I will give them credit; but its full range of functions. way. many of them have stood up and said Survey after survey notes two simple Is it about the sequester? Well, let’s we have to go to the budget negotia- things: No. 1, the government should be talk about the sequester. Let’s talk tions in the conference. Senator reopened for business. No. 2, the effort about it in the context of a budget and MCCAIN said, for example, ‘‘It’s not the by some to connect the Affordable Care appropriations bills for 2014. regular order for a number of Senators, Act to funding the government should Is it about the Affordable Care Act? a small number, a minority within a be ceased. These aren’t the views of one Well, it has begun. There has been a minority here, to say they will not particular political party; they are the huge demand in the first few days and agree to go to conference.’’ That is views of a very, very large majority of it is working through problems. And what is happening. It is happening in Americans, and I share their senti- there will be problems. There is no terms of a minority of Republican ment. The government should not be major initiative of this kind that is Members in the House who are demand- closed. The Affordable Care Act should rolled out by any business or any gov- ing that this Speaker not relent on this not be tied to reopening the govern- ernment that doesn’t have issues, and government shutdown, and it is hap- ment. those issues will be dealt with. pening here to a degree with respect to There is a very simple solution here: What is very clear, though, is closing the conference committee on the budg- Pass the short-term, continuing resolu- the government and then, in sort of an et. We have to go ahead and do our job. tion at current levels of spending so ad hoc way, opening up parts is no way We have had colleagues on the other then we can begin the process of resolv- to operate. It is unfair to the American side talk about how the closure has ing the budget impasse. Let me say people who aren’t getting services they detrimental effects. The Member who that again: Pass the bill that funds the expect and deserve. Also, it’s unfair to represents Yosemite National Park was government at the current level of furloughed Federal employees at the very sad it was closed. I am also dis- spending. Doing so means keeping, in Defense Department and elsewhere— tressed that it is closed. I chair the effect, the sequester—something that not just the Defense Department but subcommittee that appropriates fund- many on the other side of the aisle all Departments—some of them are ing for our national parks. We do our have demanded. Frankly, I would hope working without the certainty that best to maintain the parks, to make that having done that, we could then they indeed will be paid. sure we support those individuals who seriously get into discussions with the There is a simple way to avoid this work for the Park Service. I under- leader and with the chairwoman on our situation. The House should stop pre- stand the impact is not just within the side about how we create a budget for venting an up-or-down vote on the Sen- confines of the park, it is the busi- 2014 that does away with the sequester. ate’s continuing resolution and open nesses all around the park. That is

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Because 45 Federal employees voted against keeping the government of budget negotiations and a con- who work for the Defense Contract open. ference and also recognize that while Management Agency have been sent But this is not just about the value of we are here involved in this manufac- home as a result of this shutdown— a national park. It is about all the tured crisis, the world is moving. The sent home by one small group of right- functions the government performs. It world is moving in ways in which we wing extremist ideologues in the House is about those women and children who cannot be so preoccupied that we do of Representatives, one part of this receive benefits through the WIC Pro- not sense: foreign affairs issues in Congress, one branch of the govern- gram. It is about those Federal work- Syria, foreign affairs issues across the ment—and those 45 employees who ers who are furloughed who cannot per- globe; international economic issues; work for the Defense Contract Manage- form their duties. We have to go ahead future competitive issues with other ment Agency cannot certify and in- and open up our government. We have economies. While we are fixated and fo- spect the work of the Sikorsky employ- to recognize what a democracy ulti- cused on this manufactured crisis, ees. So there is no way the U.S. mili- mately is all about: It is the will of the which is completely unnecessary, we tary can take delivery of those heli- American people—the majority of the are not doing the important work, we copters. American people—that has to be re- are not anticipating the problems that My hope is this situation can be re- flected, ultimately, by the Representa- are developing right now in the world solved quickly and that we can find a tives and the Senators. or in our economy, we are not invest- way to get these DCMA employees Again, I think it is very clear, except ing in jobs and in job creation, we are back doing their vital jobs that con- for the bottleneck at the House leader- not looking ahead. We have to do that tribute so directly and importantly to ship, that the majority of the House also. the success of our military operations. and the majority of the Senate want I would urge a quick, decisive vote on They are civilian employees. They this government to open up. Let’s do a continuing resolution so we can get should be back at work certifying and it. We need a vote. We have to stop re- back to the business of leading Amer- inspecting and making sure those heli- litigating the Affordable Care Act. It ica. copters are the best in the world, as passed. It was upheld as constitutional With that, I yield the floor. they have always been, and that they by the Supreme Court. It is open for The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. can be delivered to our military; that business starting on October 1, with BALDWIN). The Senator from Con- the military can pay Sikorsky, and Si- significant interest by the public. necticut. korsky can keep its people at work There were 3,000 page-hits per minute Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Madam Presi- rather than furlough them, and so that in Rhode Island as it opened up on Oc- dent, let me second the very powerful those Sikorsky helicopters are avail- tober 1, which I am told by the tech- and eloquent remarks just made by my able to help our troops in the toughest nologists is an amazing number. There colleague from Rhode Island: that we challenges they face all across the were 2,000 calls to our call center—peo- must vote, we need to have a vote in globe. They need and deserve those hel- ple who were looking for insurance, to the House of Representatives to give icopters. buy it in a private marketplace, which moderate Republicans the opportunity But even if we put those Sikorsky is the core of the Affordable Care Act. to put the Federal Government back to workers back at their jobs tomorrow, So we have to move forward. If we do work in the service of Americans and the needless chaos and confusion not move forward, SBA lending is effec- keep America—in the private as well as caused by the shutdown is an out- tively cut off, so small business men public sector—at work so they can rageous and inexcusable dereliction by and women, who are struggling to get meet the obligations of their families. those small, rightwing extremists who their businesses going, to keep them We have developing a situation in have insisted on ideology over country going, and hire Americans, will not America where more and more the rip- and fearmongering over job creation. have that ability to receive support ple effects of this shutdown will affect The ripple effects of Sikorsky shut- from the SBA. private employees, not just the Federal ting down its assembly line will be felt We need, as they say—and everyone and government workers who are told by the suppliers who provide parts and has become familiar with this term—a to go home and told they cannot do components used in those helicopters. I clean CR that opens everything up. If their jobs. have visited them, and I have seen we do not, then we know the impact is As I have said repeatedly, we need to those parts and components used on going to be dramatic. end the hostage-taking tactics by one those assembly lines by those Sikorsky In 2011, economists estimated that a small faction of one party in one House workers. If Sikorsky is not using those shutdown would cost the economy 0.2 of this branch of government. The rip- parts and components, workers in percent of GDP each week. And it accu- ple effects of this shutdown are begin- those suppliers will be furloughed as mulates. ning to grow across America. well, or worse. Looking back to 1995 and 1996, when a Last night, United Technologies, the We are talking about men and women Republican House also shut down the largest employer in Connecticut, an- who live—many of them—paycheck to government for 27 days, it reduced GDP nounced it has been forced to furlough paycheck. They do not have huge sav- growth by roughly 0.5 percent. Those thousands of employees, starting ini- ings. They may well, in fact, probably are jobs, not just statistics. Those are tially with more than 1,500 at its Si- will not be paid for the time they are lots of jobs and confidence in our econ- korsky facility in Stratford, which furloughed. The ripple effect on con- omy. If we do not have jobs and con- makes Black Hawk helicopters for our sumer demand will be felt across Con- fidence, then we are not doing our job Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and necticut and, as a result of similar sit- and we are not fulfilling what we were Special Forces. Thousands of other jobs uations, across the country. sent here by the people to do: grow the may be at risk at Pratt & Whitney and All too often, we tend to think of the economy, give us work, give us con- at defense manufacturers all cross the Federal workforce as a nameless and fidence that you can at least perform Nation. faceless group, but this shutdown is the basic functions of government. This political gamesmanship and bringing home what the real impact of Now we have to move forward. I am budget brinkmanship has stopped pro- their work is—from the NIH employees uncertain as to how long this will con- duction of the Black Hawk helicopters, who do cancer research and provide tinue to fester. We should do this im- an iconic symbol to all our service- treatment to people who need it and mediately. As I said, procedurally the members that help is on the way. They now will go without it; to the Head House—and I had the privilege to serve are the ones that transport troops into Start workers and programs across the there for 6 years—can bring this con- combat, rescue the wounded, and de- country that provide for educational tinuing resolution up on very short no- liver supplies to the most inaccessible readiness to children who now will go

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If we listen to our local going to show up to their preschool kinds of issues all across the country. leaders, if we listen to America, we will being closed. It is an unacceptable The chaos and confusion will ripple and put the Federal Government back to hardship to millions of frail elderly accumulate. These effects are cumu- work. We will avoid that train wreck who are going to have their nutritional lative, and they will multiply. and tsunami that will result from the benefits compromised. The damage done by these wounds to spreading ramifications and ripple ef- So I think we can all agree that the our workforce are, tragically, self-in- fects of the loss of income and service consequences of the shutdown are un- flicted and they dramatize how that that results from this shutdown. acceptable to our veterans. They are cumulative effect will, in fact, increase Finally, let me just emphasize one of unacceptable, though, to a panoply of exponentially. the very important unintended con- other families and individuals across I warned of the effects on job cre- sequences of actions that we have the country. ation and economic growth repeatedly taken or failed to take. When Congress I would note also that I believe the before and after the shutdown oc- passed the resolution to pay our resolution the Senator is offering and curred. In addition to the vital services troops, we intended to cover all of the suggested be passed provides only par- that are imperiled and impacted, these men and women who wear the uniform, tial funding for the VA. There is no economic effects on job creation and all who serve in our military forces, in- funding here to operate the national recovery are irreparable. They affect cluding all categories of National cemeteries. There is no funding for the people’s lives. They are real con- Guard service. Board of Veterans’ Appeals. There is no sequences to real people. Unfortunately, some are not covered funding for constructing VA hospitals I have called on this body to let com- in actual practice. I am committed to and their clinics. There is no funding, promise and cooler heads prevail and ensuring that everyone in uniform is actually, to operate the IT system that end those ripple effects, end the shut- paid for their service and sacrifice. Re- the entire VA needs in order to con- down, end this self-inflicted wound be- gardless of the numerous diverse cat- tinue going forward. fore it becomes an economic tsunami. egories of service that may exist in the So I would actually offer and ask I hope everyone in this body, every- National Guard or in other branches of unanimous consent that the Senator’s one in this Congress, will use every service, every man and woman who request be modified; that an amend- ounce of their energy, every minute of wears the uniform, every man and ment which is at the desk be agreed to, this day and the days to come to cause woman who serves in our military that the joint resolution, as amended, should be paid and paid on time now. this inexcusable shutdown to end, to then be read a third time and passed, I am committed to making sure our fix the train wreck before it leads to and the motions to reconsider be con- Department of Defense and our govern- other wrecks of other trains that may ment recognizes that obligation. So sidered made and laid upon the table collide. let’s think about them. Let’s keep in with no intervening action or debate. We have spent a lot of time in this This amendment is the text that mind the brave men and women who body talking, and it is time we started passed the Senate. It is a clean con- are serving and sacrificing to keep us listening. We ought to be listening to tinuing resolution for the entire gov- free, to make sure our democracy func- the American people, who are telling tions in the service of people. Let’s ernment and something that is already us: Get the job done. Get back to work. keep faith with them as well as with over in the House and reportedly has We ought to be listening to voices of the American people. Let’s do our work the majority support of the Members of our local communities which are see- by making sure we put the American the House of Representatives. This ing the harm of this shutdown. Government back to work and make would solve the problems I am sure the Jim Finley, for example, the CEO of sure the country is at work. Let the Senator is going to talk about with re- the Connecticut Conference of Munici- House vote. spect to certain veterans but would palities, said yesterday: I yield the floor. also solve all of those other problems Our poorest communities. They’re the ones The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and would make sure we continue to who are going to feel the hit first. ator from Utah. have funding for the national ceme- That is because the Women, Infants teries, continue to build hospitals that f and Children’s Program and housing need to be built for veterans, continue vouchers for low-income families are UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST— to service the IT needs that underlay just two of the programs that make the H.J. RES. 72 the foundation of our veterans sys- social safety net work and help people Mr. LEE. Madam President, I ask tems, and also make sure Head Start most in need. The WIC Program pro- unanimous consent that when the Sen- kids do not get turned away from their vides food assistance to more than ate receives H.J. Res. 72, making con- classrooms, make sure Sikorsky Air- 58,000 low-income pregnant women, tinuing appropriations for veterans’ craft workers get to go back to work, mothers, and children in Connecticut. benefits for fiscal year 2014, the meas- make sure our food still gets inspected, Listen to Mayor Pedro Segarra of ure be read three times and passed; we get meals to our frail elderly. Hartford, who said: that the motion to reconsider be con- The CR is in front of the Senate. If After 30 days it becomes very difficult. sidered made and laid upon the table. the Senator would agree, I propose we We’ve already been under pressure from the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there move forward with this modification to feds because of sequestration to reduce ex- objection? his request. penses in several categories. Mr. MURPHY. Reserving the right to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the Recently, Newtown and Monroe, object, Madam President, my under- Senator from Utah so modify his re- along with other Connecticut commu- standing is that the Senator is pro- quest? nities, received Federal grants to hire posing to allow for appropriations to Mr. LEE. I object to the proposed local police officers. So listen to Mon- move forward for a portion of veterans modification. roe First Selectman Steve Vavrek, who funding. Let me just say a few things. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there said he has no idea whether that It is clearly a hardship that the shut- objection to the original request? money will ever arrive, and he has no down is going to result in a diminution Mrs. BOXER. Reserving the right to way of checking on it, and, of course, of benefits to our veterans. I appreciate object, I just want to say I so strongly he has no way of planning for future the Senator coming to the floor to try support my colleague from Con- law enforcement in his community. to address that today. necticut. I so oppose what is going on Students from Sandy Hook Elemen- But as my colleague from Con- here with the Republicans. Time and tary School were relocated to a school necticut just mentioned, it is also an time again they have had a chance to

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Just Office buildings would close, paychecks resentatives that have been passed in because people are going to get health would be delayed. Vital services for seniors this fashion have, quite significantly, insurance and it bothers some Repub- and veterans, women and children, busi- received substantial bipartisan sup- nesses and our economy depend on would be 1 2 port. I expect that the rest of them will licans, sorry you lost that battle 3 ⁄ hamstrung . . . Veterans who’ve sacrificed years ago and then in the election. for their country, will find their support cen- receive bipartisan support as well. In So we have to keep the government ters unstaffed . . . Tourists will find every the middle of an unfortunate govern- running, and we have to pay the bills one of America’s national parks and monu- ment shutdown, surrounded by all of that we all incurred. They are threat- ments, from Yosemite to the Smithsonian to this diverse rhetoric, Republicans and ening chaos. I am so appreciative the the Statue of Liberty, immediately closed. Democrats came together in the House, Senator from Connecticut came down And of course the communities and small overwhelmingly, to approve these bills. and gave another chance to our Repub- businesses that rely on these national treas- I think we owe it to the country to ures for their livelihoods will be out of cus- lican friends to let them join us and do tomers and out of luck. show we can do the same in the Senate, our job. acting upon the advice of our better The Republicans in the House of Rep- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there angels and acting in the spirit of bipar- resentatives took the President of the objection? United States at his word and started tisan cooperation to keep our govern- Mr. MURPHY. Again, the Senator acting immediately to draft bills that ment funded. having rejected my offer to modify his Fourth, this is a path forward that would make sure these priorities re- consent—we have an opportunity to was first introduced by none other than ceived funding. In response, Senate pass a continuing resolution which en- Democrats have said this plan to fund the distinguished majority leader him- joys the support of the Senate, which things such as veterans, national self. On Monday afternoon, Senator reportedly enjoys the support of the parks, and others was fundamentally HARRY REID from Nevada, the Senate majority of Members of the House of unserious. They said Republicans were majority leader, asked for unanimous Representatives should the Speaker playing games. The biggest head- consent to pass a bill that ensured our simply call it. We could solve the prob- scratcher of them all, the President Active-Duty military would be paid in lems the Senator is about to talk issued a veto threat for bills that fund the event of a shutdown. In a matter of about, as well as all of the other prob- the very things he said he wanted to minutes it was done. lems presented to the people being af- fund, that he would like Congress to So I ask my friends across the aisle: fected today by the shutdown, if we fund. Was Senator REID playing games? Was would just move forward with a clean It makes me wonder, why is it that that unserious? We did that then. Mon- continuing resolution with no political the President of the United States and day, just a few days ago, we passed riders attached to it. the Democrats in the Senate are hav- something that did not fund every- For that reason, I object. ing such a hard time taking yes for an thing, but it did fund something. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- answer. The fundamental objection, as funded the government to the extent tion is heard. I understand it, has been that because necessary to allow us to continue pay- The Senator from Utah. these bills, passed by the House of Rep- ing our Active-Duty military per- Mr. LEE. Madam President, what we resentatives last night, and those being sonnel. are being told by the majority is that passed today, within the next couple of Was that unserious? Well, of course we have to vote for everything in order hours, because those bills do not fund not. Why is it unserious when we try to to fund anything. Moments ago, I pro- everything, they are objectionable; in fund veterans’ disability payments, posed a unanimous consent request other words, we have to fund every- cancer research, or our National that if approved would provide for the thing or we may fund nothing. Guard? immediate availability of mandatory I have to remind my colleagues that Why is it all of a sudden trying to funds generally controlled through the normally, under regular order, Con- play games trying to keep our national annual appropriations process for the gress will vote on and ultimately ap- parks open? Department of Veterans Affairs. prove a dozen or so separate segmented What exactly has changed since Mon- I thank the Republican leader for appropriations measures, making sure day? Why can we come together to pass making similar requests earlier today we address each year within our Fed- a bill funding military pay but not to and other Republican colleagues for eral Government what it is that we are fund veterans’ benefits? joining him. I look forward to making spending money on. This is a big gov- Finally, none of these bills has any other similar requests in the coming ernment, one that expends between $3.5 connection to the implementation of hours. Frankly, I am a little stunned and $4 trillion a year. It is appropriate ObamaCare. at some of the things we are hearing that we break this up into pieces. I understand that my friends across from the other side of the aisle. It is But over the last 41⁄2 years or so, we the aisle support that law despite its difficult for me to understand the ob- have been operating on the basis of numerous failings and indications that jection to bills the House passed last back-to-back continuing resolutions, it is harming the American people and night and the ones Senate Republicans measures that basically require us to the economy, that it is hurting jobs are trying to pass today. fund everything or fund nothing. So and threatening the affordability of First, this legislation does not fund what this proposal does, what the Re- health insurance. anything that is controversial. None of publicans in the House of Representa- I understand that some of my friends the pieces of legislation being worked tives are quite wisely doing is saying across the aisle want to protect that on and passed by the House right now let’s start with those areas as to which law. and last night can be considered con- there is the most broad-based bipar- We are going to continue to have troversial. These bills provide funding tisan consensus, and let’s keep govern- that debate about that law, especially for things such as veterans’ disability ment funded at current levels, as the in light of all of the problems people benefits, the GI bill, and cancer re- continuing resolution would do within are having signing up with the ex- search. These bills keep our national those areas, and let’s build consensus changes, not to mention the ongoing parks open and they make sure our Na- and let’s start funding the government problems of job losses, wage reduc- tional Guard personnel get paid. in those areas where there is not sig- tions, hours lost, and people losing There are many things on which Re- nificant objection. their health coverage because of publicans and Democrats do not agree, What I do not hear from my col- ObamaCare. Especially in light of all of but whether to take care of our vet- leagues is a substantive objection to those problems, we should continue

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That fight will ment for all of us as I engage in that Under the Budget Control Act of 1974, most certainly continue. promotion for this wonderful person. the right strategy at that point was to My friends across the aisle are wel- He first served this Nation by flying put the two budgets in conference and come to join that debate, as I am sure dozens of missions in Iraq and Afghani- let conferees figure it out. For folks they will. But none of these bills, none stan and now serves the Nation in a who aren’t familiar with it—and there of the bills that we are considering new way, but has now been furloughed may be some who are listening—a today relate in any way to the imple- twice this year, once because of the se- budget conference is a pretty simple mentation of ObamaCare. quester and next because of the shut- thing. For this moment, at the very least, down. We have tens of thousands of When I was Governor of Virginia, we we should focus on keeping our promise veterans such as Eric Ryan who are had them all the time. The two Houses to the people, those who have sac- going through the furlough experience. would pass different budgets. Each rificed the most to keep this country The second is a community story. If House takes their budget, goes into the free. you were to ask where in Virginia negotiating room, sits down, and com- I applaud the Republican leadership would you feel the impact of the se- pares. One side wins on this issue, one in the House of Representatives. I ap- quester, I think most people might side wins on the other, and on a third plaud the Republicans and the Demo- think the neighborhoods around the issue they might split it 50–50. The crats who have supported legislation to Pentagon or Hampton Roads, where House budget and the Senate budget help keep our government funded in there is naval power. But the effects are very different. these critical areas. We can come to- are being felt everywhere. But that is what we do. We sit down, gether if we act in a step-by-step proc- I wish to speak about one commu- listen, dialogue, compromise, and we ess, if we pursue a step-by-step process nity, Chincoteague, the barrier island solve the problems of the country. for funding our government. off the Eastern Shore of Virginia, the Nineteen times since March 23 we have It more closely resembles the way we subject of the famous children’s book, stood on the floor of this body and said should have been appropriating in the ‘‘Misty of Chincoteague.’’ It is beau- we want to go to conference with the first place. This is the best way for- tiful community, a tiny small town. House on this budget. Nineteen times, ward. It is the way to help minimize Chincoteague’s economy is fun- the last of which was yesterday, a the pain that Americans are experi- damentally about visits to the national small handful of Senators—and that encing as a result of this unfortunate seashore, Assateague and Chincoteague was the phrase that the Senator from shutdown. Islands. But those parks and national Utah used once on the floor in blocking The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- resources have been closed. this: We are a small handful of Sen- ator from Virginia. I got a call Tuesday morning right ators—and the House Republicans have Mr. KAINE. Madam President, I rise away from friends in Chincoteague say- blocked a budget compromise. to talk about the need to reopen gov- ing: Chincoteague is motels, res- For the last 61⁄2 months we have not ernment—and not to reopen govern- taurants, grocery stores, gas stations, had the opportunity to sit down and ment in a piecemeal way, one bit this and people who sell suntan lotion and dialogue. For folks who don’t know week and then another bit next week, sunglasses. Because of the closure, the how a budget conference works, if, in a which seems to be the newest gambit entire economy has had its guts pulled conference a compromise is reached, it on the table. We need to reopen the out during the Federal shutdown. doesn’t just become law like that. The government because the government of Moreover, there is a historic light- compromise has to come back to both this country should have never shut house at the wildlife refuge that has Houses. Both Houses debate the com- down in the first place. been restored. It has taken 6 years to promise, both Houses vote on the com- Few States are feeling the impact of restore. This week was the opening and promise, and everyone’s interests are the shutdown more than Virginia. I celebration of the lighthouse. They ex- protected. They can look at the com- wish to tell two stories, a personal one pected visitors to come from every- promise and decide whether they like and then a story about one community where. That has been cancelled. it or don’t. in my State. Chincoteague has one other industry For 61⁄2 months we have been blocked In my State many Federal employees that is very important. They didn’t in an effort to go to budget conference. live in Virginia. About 150,000 Federal only want to be about tourism, so over Imagine our amazement. In this body employees are jeopardized currently by the last 15 to 20 years they have on Monday night, after the House shut the shutdown, and 70,000 of them are worked to build up the capacity of down government, 3 hours later they DOD civilians who were already fur- NASA at Wallops Island, which is 5 passed a bill and said: We have an idea. loughed earlier this year. One of the miles from Chincoteague Island. Let’s have a conference. Finally, 61⁄2 employees who is jeopardized is a Kids who graduate from high school months after they shut down govern- major in the Air Force Reserve by the and are interested in science and math ment. But let’s have it be a really par- name of Eric Ryan. He lives in north- don’t have to move away and never ticular kind of conference, not a con- ern Virginia, is married, and has four come home. They can get a science and ference about the budget of the United children. math degree, come back, and work as States. Let’s have a conference about Eric had a distinguished career in the rocket scientists. Eighty percent of the whether the Government of the United Air Force, retired, became a civilian, NASA employees at Wallops near Chin- States should be open or closed. rejoined the Air Force Reserve, and is coteague have been furloughed as a re- I know I can speak for my colleagues currently working at the Pentagon. At sult of this shutdown. who are here. Our view is we will nego- the Pentagon as a civilian, he is cur- The experience of Col. Eric Ryan, tiate, compromise, and listen to any rently furloughed with a wife and four who works in my office, and the experi- policy issue. Budget negotiation is ex- children to support. ence of this small community on the actly how you do this or policy debates Eric is a Presidential Management Eastern Shore of Virginia dem- are how you do it. But what none of us Fellow and has been loaned to my of- onstrates how serious these effects are. in this body or in the House should fice for a period of time. He showed up The good news is we can solve this if ever negotiate is whether the United at the Pentagon Tuesday to get fur- Speaker BOEHNER would only allow a States exists or not, whether it is fund- loughed, and then he came to my office vote to reopen government. ed or not, whether it is open or closed. to hear me deliver my furlough speech The Presiding Officer knows this be- I believe it has to be open. That is es- to all of my employees. He got the dou- cause we sat through it together. It sentially what our oath of office says ble dose that day. bears a little bit of repetition. we have to do when we say we will

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Who determines who gets energy so we can have a 21st-century States and its validity shall not be help and who determines who doesn’t? economy and affordable energy in that questioned. The fact is the government provides 21st century—they are all off the job. There is a way forward here, and it is some pretty essential services to folks Domestic violence and folks who are such a simple way forward: that is, across the board. To stand on this floor impacted by domestic violence—there Speaker BOEHNER needs to allow a vote and cherry-pick certain pieces of the are shelters that are determining right in the House. It is simple. Allow a vote government to fund and not to fund is now whether they will turn away those and not only allow a vote, but allow a totally unfair. Quite frankly, those victims of domestic violence. vote on a budget number that he has groups know they are being used as po- The list goes on and on and on. already agreed to. litical pawns in this process. Whether we are talking about the Cen- The continuing resolution the Sen- We started out these negotiations ters for Disease Control or we are talk- ator from Connecticut talked about with a CR that was at $1.58 trillion. We ing about logging and salvage sales or that is currently pending, funds gov- compromised that down to a point of talking about allowing wells to be ernment for an interim period of time $986 billion, somewhere around a $70 drilled in the Bakken—that has all at a budget level that was the House’s billion reduction. This is real money, a stopped. Why? Because of a Speaker of number. It is not a number I liked. We significant compromise. the House—who, by the way, a previous had a different number in the Senate, a The House came back and said: No, speaker just said they were very proud higher number we want to fund it to. that is really not good enough. We of. But why has it stopped? It is be- But we accepted the House’s number want that $986 billion figure, and then cause of a Speaker of the House who for the short-term spending bill out of we also want to defund the Affordable doesn’t have the internal guts to put a spirit of compromise. Care Act. this on the floor and let it pass the We sent it back to the House and we Why? Because, my goodness, it is the House of Representatives. That would said: We are compromising. We are not most terrible thing. There are all sorts put this country back to work so we even going 50–50. We are compromising of reasons given on the floor why the could start doing the things we need to by accepting your budget number. This Affordable Care Act is so terrible. do in the halls of the Senate and the is not as if the Senator from Utah said For example, I had a flat tire on my halls of the House that are important we want to fund everything or nothing, truck last week—it was the Affordable for this country, whether it is the farm no. We have other things we would like Care Act. I ran out of fuel in my fuel bill or housing reform or a defense au- to fund that we are not funding in this tank—that doggone Affordable Care thorization bill—the list goes on and bill because we accepted everything Act. on. Instead, we are dealing with a to- the House wants to fund in their CR. Let’s get the Affordable Care Act im- tally self-inflicted crisis supported by They only need to accept yes for an plemented and all of these bogus ex- people who want to shut this govern- answer. The good news is this is not a cuses about why it is so bad will go ment down. Regardless of what they partisan issue because many Senate away. People will get the advantage of say on this floor, they are very happy Republicans want to do exactly what I affordable insurance once again, not because this government is shut down. am suggesting. government health care, but affordable It is time, Members of the House of Based on current reports in the insurance so they can afford to get Representatives, that you demand that House, there are numerous House Re- sick. the Speaker put that bill up so you can publicans—four of whom are from Vir- Aside from that, the repeal of it was vote on it and we can get back to doing ginia—who are publicly on the record. turned back. Then they came back the business of this country. They wish to do exactly as we are sug- with a delay of 1 year and said: Oh, by With that, I yield the floor. gesting. the way, if you work for Congress or The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Speaker BOEHNER, bring your own you are a Member of Congress, we are ator from Colorado. spending bill up for a vote. If you do it going to take away any sort of insur- Mr. BENNET. Madam President, I will pass. If it passes, government will ance benefits you get whatsoever. would like to first say how much I ap- reopen. Once government has reopened, This was interesting. Because, quite preciate the words of the Senator from we can have a budget conference and frankly, if Members of Congress don’t Virginia and the words of the Senator talk about any issue the House wants want that benefit, they will turn it from Montana. They are known to be to talk about, any issue that we want back, and I anticipate some will after commonsense people, to work in a bi- to talk about. But it is time to end the Affordable Care Act is put into partisan way day after day in this Con- hostage politics and reopen the doors. place. I doubt that very much. gress, against all odds, to actually try The Speaker has it in his hands to do Instead, what happened was we to make something work around this that, simply and immediately. turned that back, and now we are in a place. So I thank them for their leader- I yield the floor. situation where we sent back a clean ship and their comments this morning. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- continuing resolution at $986 billion. In For 4 years I have come to this floor ator from Montana. the House, if the Speaker would put at about this time of the year and Mr. TESTER. Madam President, peo- that bill on the floor, it would pass and talked about how Washington has be- ple all around this country—and Mon- we could start doing the business of come the land of flickering lights tana is no exception—are looking at this country once again rather than where the standard of success is not the actions in Washington, DC, and sitting here in a government shutdown how we are imagining the future and they are shaking their heads in dis- where things aren’t working and we are what we are doing for the next genera- belief. They are shaking their heads in not addressing the issues that need to tion of Americans but that we are man- disbelief because the government has be addressed. aging, after a little bit of aggravation shut down, but yet a bill has passed the But when we take a look at whether and hostility, to keep the lights on for Senate. If the Speaker of the House we are going to fund certain programs, 1 more month or for 6 more months. would offer it on the House floor, it I want to talk about a few very briefly Well, this time we are not the land of would pass the House and the govern- before I kick it over to the Senator flickering lights. The lights are out in ment wouldn’t have to be shut down. from Colorado. Washington. They have managed to Then all the resolutions put forth on We have intelligence folks who are shut down the government. the other side, and some on this side, not on the ground, but we have folks No mayor, no school superintendent, quite frankly, about opening different fighting in theater right now who need no city council in Colorado would

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FEMA is going to make politics. In fact, it is exactly the oppo- elected representatives in Washington sure this work gets done, but neverthe- site. We just had these terrible floods who are still taking a salary? I don’t less a number of FEMA employees— in our State, and people are struggling think so. Are these jobs less important both based in Washington and at the to do everything they can to keep their than the people who are actually in FEMA Region VIII office governments open to provide people theater right now in Afghanistan? I headquartered in Denver—are vulner- who have been displaced by the flood, don’t think so. able to furloughs if this shutdown con- who have lost everything they own, the After 1 week of shutdown, the WIC tinues. services they need. Program—the Women, Infants, and Our economy is recovering in Colo- This shutdown is already hurting the Children Program—will have no funds rado, and we are being led by innova- U.S. economy and Colorado’s economy, for clinical services, food benefits, and tive businesses that have been growing and it is not surprising why. There is a administrative costs. Roughly 100,000 jobs despite the dysfunction in Wash- lot of rhetoric around this place about women and children in Colorado par- ington. This year I visited many of uncertainty and the damage it does to ticipated in the WIC Program last year them—companies that, in the depths of our economy. Nothing could create and will lose their benefits. the worst recession since the Great De- more uncertainty than shutting this The shutdown will delay SBA loans pression, were actually creating jobs government down and threatening the for Colorado’s small businesses. Last by inventing our future. That is what credit rating of the United States by year SBA processed 1,300 applications, innovators do, and that is what Colo- saying: We are not going to pay our for a total of $559 million in loans, and radans do. We are letting them down bills. We have an ideology that is so far they are on the ground right now, profoundly here by failing to exercise outside the mainstream of American thank goodness, working with people our most basic responsibilities as legis- political thought that we can’t find a who have suffered through these floods. lators, as people who receive a salary way to actually win elections that Our national parks, wildlife refuges, from the taxpayer. They do not send us align with our ideology, so we are and recreational lands—major drivers here to shut it down, they send us here going to use these kinds of tactics to of Colorado’s economy—are closed. to improve it. They send us here to bring this government to its knees. They are shut down. Approximately come to agreement and to compromise The AP reported that the U.S. and 13,000 people visiting national parks in and to imagine a better future for our European stock markets fell yesterday Colorado will be turned away each day children and for our grandchildren. That is what we are here to do. as investors and world leaders worried this government is closed. It will result Instead, a very radical faction in the about the threat to the global econ- in nearly $800,000 of revenue a day for House and some of their colleagues omy. According to the Denver Post, our local communities, which are al- here in the Senate have shut this gov- the shutdown may cost the United ready suffering because of the floods. ernment down in support of an ide- States at least $300 million a day in Estes Park is one of the towns that ology that, as I mentioned earlier, is lost output during a 1-week shutdown. have been terribly affected, and this is far outside the mainstream of Amer- What good is that doing anybody? How one of their peak times of the year for ican political thought. They are enti- is that helping any American? Econo- tourism because of the changing tled to their opinion. Everybody is en- mists have estimated that a 3-week leaves. They are losing that oppor- titled to their opinion. But they are closing would cut economic production tunity, and we are making it worse be- not entitled to shut the government by 1 percent. It would cut our GDP by cause the government is shut down. down if they don’t get what they want, 1 percent. How does this self-inflicted Thousands of Federal employees are and that is where we find ourselves. wound help anybody? out of work during this economic re- It has been a privilege for me to work In Colorado, to be clear, just as in covery. There is a delay in Social Secu- in this place, and the moments I have the other States we have heard about rity services. There will be a delay in enjoyed the most have been the ones today, it is not just the families who veterans’ benefits by the end of Octo- where we have worked in a bipartisan rely on Federal programs or Federal ber. Colorado is home to almost 400,000 way, with colleagues on the other side, workers who are suffering because of veterans. That is almost 10 percent of to dramatically improve the way the this shutdown. The Denver Post re- our State’s population. Food and Drug Administration works ported that in a neighborhood near the At risk is the funding for Head Start so that new drugs could be approved Denver Federal Center, Rick Koerner, agencies and the Export-Import Bank’s more quickly and so that the 600 bio- who owns Stack Subs sandwich shop in support for small companies. science firms in Colorado that came to Lakewood, estimates he has lost about But what is just so insulting at this me and said they could no longer raise 5 percent of his normal business since moment is that we are trying to re- venture capital because it was all going the shutdown began on Thursday. He cover from this flood. The recent flood- to Europe and Asia because of uncer- says he can’t afford to lose any cus- ing damaged at least 17,000 homes and tainty with the FDA and to please help tomers because, in his words, ‘‘it’s a other structures, several thousand of them fix that—with Republican col- thin-margin business to begin with.’’ which were outright destroyed. Mil- leagues, we were able to get that done. How are we helping him? In the same lions of dollars’ worth of public infra- In working the immigration bill we story, Deborah Giovingo, who owns a structure has literally been swept passed, with the Gang of 8—four Demo- restaurant called Paradise Cove on away. More than 200 miles of Colorado crats and four Republicans—we solved West Alameda Avenue, just east of the roads and at least 50 bridges have been each other’s political problems to bring Federal Center, said she is also wit- damaged or destroyed. Nine Coloradans a product to the floor that actually nessing a loss. ‘‘We’re not getting our lost their lives in the floods. The floods could pass with nearly 70 votes—a regular lunchers. I think they’re really consumed an area of Colorado that is supermajority of the Senate—and we trying to conserve their money.’’ Right twice the size of Rhode Island. The dev- still need to pass that bill in the House. now, how are we helping these people? astation defies belief. Houses have been That bill, in stark contrast to the One city perhaps hardest hit in our leveled and reduced to piles of debris, government shutdown we are going State is Colorado Springs in El Paso and some of these communities lie in through right now, actually will drive County. According to the Colorado ruins. GDP growth. The Congressional Budget Springs Gazette, the furloughs at our FEMA has pledged to go to great Office tells us that immigration bill military bases include more than 1,000 lengths, and they are working very adds 3 points of GDP growth in the workers at the Air Force Academy, 400 hard to ensure that crucial disaster re- first 10 years and 5 points in the second workers at Schriever Air Force Base, sponse and recovery services are not 10 years.

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That is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fact that after 100 years of debate, the real money even in Washington, DC. objection, it is so ordered. democratic process produced a health They could be passing that bill over Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, the care reform bill that expands coverage there. Instead, the government is shut Founding Fathers set up a system of to millions of Americans and lowers down, and it has been a catastrophic government which intentionally made the cost of insurance for them, despite failure of leadership that has brought social change in this country hard to the fact that it withstood all of the us to this place. achieve. They set up a pretty com- challenges that can come to a major I have absolutely no doubt, from all plicated legislative process with an in- reform like that—including a constitu- the press reports I have read and what novative bicameral legislature in tional challenge, including the ques- I hear from my Republican colleagues which you have to get the exact same tion being put to the electorate again in the Senate, my friends in the Senate bill with the exact same text passed after the law was passed in 2010 and who are Republicans, that if Speaker through two different Chambers. They 2012—despite all that, Republicans have BOEHNER put on the floor of the House set up courts that could overturn those been coming to the floor of the Senate the Senate version of the so-called con- laws if they didn’t abide by the Con- and the floor of the House saying we tinuing resolution, it would pass with a stitution. They set up an office down have got to shut down the government broad majority of Democrats and Re- the street in the White House with a because the people don’t want this publicans, and the American people veto power that could cancel out ac- health care law to be implemented. tions of the majoritarian legislature. would cheer because that is what they And that is why they are doing this Then they built in pretty frequent elec- want. They want us working together. right now—because they know this is tions so that if people didn’t like what And the standard of success needs to be their last chance to try to get this law happened here, they could change the something greater than that we kept repealed. This law, which has already composition of the legislature to try to the lights on, which in this instance we saved millions of seniors money, which get something different to happen. So I haven’t. We haven’t even done that. right now as we speak is saving fami- imagine that is why it took 100 years What is the signal we are trying to lies thousands of dollars as they sign since Teddy Roosevelt first proposed send to this complicated world in up for these exchanges, they know this that this country make a commitment which we live by shutting this govern- is their last chance to get this bill re- to universal health care that we actu- ment down? Why is it that people here pealed because it is about to go into ef- ally got here. All the while, we get away with things that no local fect, and all of their ridiculous argu- watched as every other industrialized elected official would ever get away ments about how the sky is going to nation in the world decided that the with? fall once this reform is implemented compassionate thing to do was to make So we have to continue to fight to will be proven untrue. So Republicans sure people didn’t die because they get this government open. We are going come down here and say the American didn’t have enough money to get into to have another fight to make sure public wants this delayed. that, for the first time in the United the health care system, and they com- mitted themselves to universal health First, let me make the point that my States, we don’t fail to pay our bills colleagues have been making all day: and blow up the full faith and credit of care while the United States sat on the sideline. This is not the place to have that con- the United States—which is one of our versation. The people of this country most important assets, right up there What happened is a couple years ago when, after 100 years of debate and con- do not support the government being with the rule of law, right up there shut down over Republicans’ objection with our capitalist economy. From our sternation and gridlock, we finally made a decision as a nation to move to the healthcare bill. There is no way founding, the full faith and credit of this place can work if every single per- the United States has been a bulwark forward with a health care reform bill that finally puts us on the road to son adopts a ‘‘my way or the highway’’ for us. approach, if it is a condition of running But once we get past that, what we guaranteeing that everybody in this the government for just 6 weeks— need to fight for is the next generation country at least gets some basic access which is essentially what we are argu- of Americans. That is why we have to health care, no matter how much ing over here—that we have to get been sent here. Whether we are Demo- money you have in your wallet or everybody’s particular political points crats or Republicans, that is why we pocketbook. What happened is the sys- solved. are here. And they are waiting to see tem was literally crashing down whether we are willing to be the first around us. We finally woke up to the I get it the Republicans don’t like generation of American leadership to reality that we were paying twice as the health care bill. But I come from provide less opportunity—not more—to much for health care as any other Newtown, CT. I don’t understand why the people that are coming after us. country in the world and getting so we can’t agree that before you buy a Mr. President, I yield the floor. much less—not only in that there were weapon, everybody should get a simple The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. tens of millions of people who were sit- criminal background check. That is as HEINRICH). The Senator from Con- ting on the sidelines, but also in that important as anything in the world to necticut. the outcomes we were getting weren’t me, coming from where I do. But I am not conditioning my support for the f good enough for the amount of money we were paying. operation of the Federal Government EXTENSION OF MORNING Finally the American public sent upon Republicans agreeing to support BUSINESS Members of the House of Representa- me on background checks. And I bet I Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask tives to make a change. They elected feel just as strongly about background unanimous consent the period of morn- Senators determined to make a change. checks, coming from a State which ing business for debate only be ex- They elected a President who cam- witnessed that kind of slaughter, as tended to 5 p.m., with Senators per- paigned on making a change. So in any Republican believes in the repeal mitted to speak therein for up to 10 2010, we overcame the barriers that had of the health care law. But that is not minutes each. been set up by the Founding Fathers to how I am going to operate, nor is it The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without major social change. Both Congresses how any other Democrat is operating. objection, it is so ordered. passed that health care law. Two years When I listen to people say, well, nei- Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I sug- later, it was upheld by the Supreme ther side is willing to negotiate, we gest the absence of a quorum. Court as constitutional. Later that don’t have anything to negotiate over,

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The only I think the estimate is that about 15 implementation, have made it per- party attaching conditions to the oper- million people are going to sign up for fectly clear: They don’t want this place ation of the Federal Government is Re- either the expanded Medicaid portion to play games with the operation of the publicans. This isn’t a negotiation. We of the law or private insurance through Federal Government. They do not sup- just want the government to be back the exchanges in the first year or so; 15 port the tea party shutting down the open for business, with no extras. million are going to sign up over the Federal Government over their polit- But I am OK to have a debate on entirety of the first year. On the first ical beliefs and they want access—for what the people think about the health day, 6.1 million people went to check the first time in many of their lives— care law. I don’t think it should be: out whether they are going to get a to affordable health care. Well, we have the government shut better product. It is going to take a lit- I yield the floor. down. I don’t think there should be a tle while for all those people to sign up, Mr. President, I suggest the absence gun to our head involving the pay- but if 6 million people are just showing of a quorum. checks of thousands of both govern- up on the Web site on day 1, admittedly The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment and civilian employees as well as shutting the thing down for a little clerk will call the roll. the safety of our Nation and of our food while and making the Web site slow The assistant legislative clerk pro- and of our water and of our air. But down significantly, that tells you peo- ceeded to call the roll. let’s have that debate. Polls are going ple out there are desperate for cheaper Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask to tell you people are still kind of di- insurance. And they are going to get it. unanimous consent the order for the vided as to whether they like the par- I saw someone who was quoted in the quorum call be rescinded. ticulars of the law that we passed to paper who looked at the rate they were The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without reform our health care system, but going to get in the exchange versus objection, it is so ordered. they do not want it repealed. In fact, what they were paying and they called Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, par- one of the most recent polls I looked it a ‘‘pocketbook changer.’’ This liamentary inquiry: Are we under a 10- at, which has been consistent with changes people’s lives. Not only will minute time limit? Is that correct? most everything I have seen, said that they get insurance for the first time The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- only 33 percent of Americans, just 1 out but to the extent that today people are ator is correct. of 3, want the law repealed or delayed paying 20, 30, 40 percent more than f or defunded. By a 2-to-1 margin, people they may have to pay on the exchange, TRIBUTE TO ERIK FATEMI want the health care law implemented that helps them and helps our economy because they get that the current sys- because that money goes right back Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, Erik tem is totally broken and they want a out into Main Street. Fatemi, the clerk of my appropriations chance to try to fix it. Mr. President, 6.1 million people subcommittee on Labor, Health and Second, by absolutely astounding, went on the site in the first 24 hours Human Services, and Education, is overwhelming margins the American because all of these sick people or par- leaving the Senate this week after 12 people oppose the tea party’s attempt ents with sick kids who have been years of sterling service. On behalf of to shut down the government unless waiting their entire lives to be able to Senators from both sides of the aisle the health care bill is repealed. Those get health care finally get it, because who have had the good fortune to work numbers are even bigger. It is not 2-to- on the exchanges insurance companies with Erik over the years, I would like 1, it is more like 3-to-1 or 4-to-1. The cannot tell you ‘‘no’’ just because you to take a few minutes to express our most recent Quinnipiac University poll are sick. I hate to tell my friends on gratitude. said the American public opposes Re- the other side of the aisle but there is Knute Rockne was probably the all- publican efforts to shut down the Gov- an enormous amount of really sick peo- time great coach at Notre Dame, and ernment over the defunding of the ple out there who have been getting he knew that the Almighty had a spe- health care law by a 72-to-22 margin. sicker because they cannot afford to go cial feeling for that team. But Rockne And of course the next hostage that to a doctor. Why are there 6 million was fond of saying: ‘‘I’ve found that Republicans are going to take is the people showing up on the Web site on prayers work best when you have big full faith and credit of the American day 1? It is because there are a lot of players.’’ government because they are not going people in trouble, in dire straits, who Successful committee chairs in the to raise the debt ceiling unless they get want insurance. Senate have the same approach. We a whole other set of conditions agreed The reason there is a flood of interest know that it is not enough to be on the to, and guess what. The American pub- in these exchanges is because people side of the angels; we have got to have lic does not want that either. By a want cheaper and better health care big players. Here in the Senate, that slightly smaller margin of 64-to-27 per- and they are sick and tired of waiting means big intellect, big heart, big work cent the American public says pay around for it. But what they are even ethic. And those are qualities that Erik your bills. Don’t put a bunch of condi- more sick and more tired of is this Fatemi possesses in superabundance. tions, a bunch of political riders on place playing games with life and Erik joined my Appropriations staff just paying your bills. death, because that is what this is to in early 2001, a few months before Sen- When Americans fill the gas tank, people out there. If they get access to ator Jim Jeffords switched from Re- they put their credit card in and pay health care, then they have a chance at publican to Independent, giving Demo- the bill. They don’t fill the tank and a quality life. If they do not, they are crats back the majority in the Senate. drive away, which is essentially what going to get sick and a lot of people are So Erik has been in the minority with we would be doing if we agreed to a not going to make it. me, then the majority, then back to budget and then refused to pay the We should fund the Government, get the minority, and now in the majority bills we incurred. it back up and operating. Speaker again. Third, beyond the polling on the spe- BOEHNER has the votes to pass a clean Over the years, Erik has acquired a cific repeal or delay, beyond the poll- continuing resolution in the House to- profound knowledge of the appropria- ing on the shutdown tactics that Re- night, today. He should call it up for a tions and legislative processes that is publicans are using, do you want to vote. He can pass it. We can pass it. widely respected not just by Members know what people think of this health The government can get back up and and staff in this Chamber, but also in care law? Then just look at what hap- operating and then we can have a de- the administration. And with Erik, it’s pened over the last 48 hours after these bate about whether people in this coun- not only a matter of know-how, it is exchanges opened. The volume at try want the health care law imple- also a matter of know-who. Over the healthcare.gov continues to be astro- mented. It may be that people from a years, Erik developed important rela- nomical. Even today on I think the certain Senator’s State or a certain tionship of trust and respect, especially

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In Fatemi stands out in my mind as one ting new cures and therapies to the pa- Alabama, for a family of four this year of the most effective staff members I tients who need them. the premium was $557.58 a month. We have worked with on Capitol Hill. Erik He also oversaw production of the now know the marketplace premium, is the exemplar of an effective appro- 2012 report ‘‘Under Threat: Sequestra- family of four making $50,000 a year priations staffer: he has always mas- tion’s Impact on Nondefense Jobs and with the tax credits, their monthly tered any of the issues he’s been in- Services.’’ This was the first com- premium will be $112 a month, a sav- volved in and he has always dem- prehensive State-by-State projections ings of $445.58 a month for a family of onstrated the ’passion for anonymity’ of the destructive impacts of sequestra- four making $50,000 year in the State of of a loyal staff member. An expert on tion on nondefense discretionary pro- Alabama. NIH, Erik has always been tough, fair grams. In my State of Iowa, that median and compassionate. He always asked All of these accomplishments amply premium per month for a family of four the tough questions and would not give demonstrate Erik’s skills and talents this year was $549.58. The marketplace up until he got straight answers—weth- as a top Senate staffer. But Erik is premium for that family of four at er it was from the NIH or the broader more than that. He is the quintessen- $50,000 with tax credits is now $103 a biomedical research community. And tial humble public servant who works month, for a savings of $446.58 per in all of his dealings with NIH and me, long hours on behalf of this institution month for that family of four. he has always kept uppermost in his and the people of the United States. I was looking at Oklahoma. Their mind the millions of patients and their Let me cite just one aspect of that median premium this year was $684 a families who count on the treatments, humble service. Over the years, Erik month. The marketplace premium for cures, and preventive measures that has spent countless hours explaining to that family of four—again, $50,000 a publicly-funded biomedical research thousands of constituents and advo- year—with their tax credits, believe it makes possible. Throughout his career, cates what was happening on Capitol or not, is $63 per month. They will go in his dedication to his boss, Tom Har- Hill at any given moment. I can’t from $684 to $63 a month. Those fami- kin, and in his commitment to patients imagine how many times and to how lies will have a savings of $621 a month and their families, Erik Fatemi has many audiences he has patiently ex- in the State of Oklahoma. been a superb Appropriations staffer plained how the legislative process The median premium per month for a and a model public servant.’’ works, especially the arcane and some- family of four in Texas this year is As notable as Dr. Collins praise is, I times bizarre workings of appropria- $504.50. Their marketplace premium for long ago lost track of the number of tions. a family of four making $50,000 a year, times people have thanked me for As a Senator, I have always appre- after the tax credits, $57 a month, for a things that Erik played a huge role in ciated that when Erik couldn’t tell my savings of $447.50 a month. It is an getting done. Let me mention a few of constituents the answer they wanted to amazing savings. his many accomplishments. hear—which, unfortunately is most of Many of these people are getting in- One signal achievement of my time the time, especially these last few surance for the first time. Many of as chair of the Appropriations sub- years—he would respond to every ques- these people may have had a pre- committee was collaborating with Sen- tion and e-mail promptly and honestly. existing condition or perhaps they ator Arlen Specter to double funding In dealings with Erik, people always worked in a job that did not give them for the National Institutes of Health know that he is listening and taking health care coverage or perhaps they over a 5-year period. Erik played a very their concerns seriously. simply couldn’t afford $500 a month in significant role in making that pos- Finally, I also want to express my Texas, but now they can afford $57 a sible in 2001, 2002, and 2003—and that is appreciation to Erik’s family members, month and get coverage for their fam- something that he can be very proud especially his wife Alisann and their ily of four, and they will get a subsidy of. beloved daughters, Caroline, Kathryn, for buying that marketplace insurance. In the late 2000s, I was chief Senate and Anna Christina. They, too, have Is this what the Republicans want to sponsor of the Stem Cell Enhancement sacrificed as Erik has spent many late stop? Is this what they want so des- Act, to remove the administration’s ar- nights and weekends toiling in the perately to stop that they are willing bitrary restrictions on stem cell re- Dirksen Building. It was not easy to to shut down government? They ought search and Erik was my lead staffer on experience those absences, but I hope to talk to some of these families in the bill. With Erik’s invaluable assist- you realize that Erik’s work has made Texas, Iowa, Alabama, Oklahoma, and ance, we passed the Stem Cell En- a powerful difference for the American Michigan. hancement Act twice in Congress with people. The premium for a family of four in large bipartisan majorities. Unfortu- Erik, I join with the entire Senate Michigan is $381 a month this year. In nately, the bill was also vetoed twice family in thanking you for your out- the marketplace it will be $80 a month. by President Bush. And do you know standing service. We wish you, Alisann, Georgia’s premium for a family of what. That is about the only thing that Caroline, Kathryn and Anna Christina four is $448 a month this year and will can stop Erik Fatemi: A veto by the much happiness in the years ahead. go down to $132 a month under the President of the United States. The f marketplace. That is what the Repub- good news, of course, is that we ulti- licans want to stop? Well, I think we mately prevailed, with President CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS are seeing that what the Republicans Obama’s executive order in early 2009. Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, more really wanted to do was to keep the During and after the great recession, and more interesting figures are com- same old system we have where health Erik took the lead in identifying and ing in to my health committee from insurance companies call the tune, you responding to the impact the downturn around the country with regard to pay the price, and if you couldn’t af- could have on our Nation’s education what is happening around the Nation ford it, tough luck, go to the emer- system. He illustrated for me and other in terms of the health care market- gency room. Now we are going to cover Members of Congress the devastating place, ObamaCare. The Republicans all Americans. impact educator layoffs would have on said it was going to be a failure and all More and more information will our children’s education and our Na- that kind of stuff and how it was going come in, and as it comes in, I will take tion’s future. The historic Recovery to cost so much more money. I do not the floor to give more and more infor- Act and the later Education Jobs Act have it for every State. It is starting to mation about the call centers. Right kept hundreds of thousands of teachers come in. But I have it for some States now—in the last 2 days—over 7 million and other educators in our schools, and and I want to give this body and people Americans have visited healthcare.gov

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The wait work and not getting a paycheck. ilies which they could not get before. time is only 2 minutes if you call in to I have staff people who don’t make a Now it is time to open the govern- the call center. lot of money. They have families, a ment again, put people back to work so Again, I want to repeat what I said mortgage, and maybe a car payment to we can meet our responsibilities to the yesterday—and I know the majority make, but they don’t have any money American people. leader said it this morning—about the coming in. If they wanted to go to the I call upon Speaker BOEHNER to take dangers of continuing this government credit union here to get a bridge loan the continuing resolution that is sit- shutdown. I quoted a Congressman to get them through the crisis, they ting over in the House now—it is a con- from Iowa who said in Politico: can’t because the credit union is shut tinuing resolution that will open the We passed the witching hour at midnight down. Now where do they go? Do they government. He says we wouldn’t nego- last night and the sky didn’t fall and the get the money from their credit card? I tiate. We already negotiated because roof didn’t cave in. say to the Congressman from Iowa that before that we had one level of spend- Is that what has to happen? Does the for these people the roof has caved in ing in the bill, they had a lower level of sky have to fall and the roof have to and the sky has fallen. spending, and we agreed with them. We cave in before we do something? I There are thousands of Head Start took the lower level. We took the Re- pointed it out yesterday, and I will kids who will be sent home from Head publicans’ level. point it out again today: The Centers Start this month and working parents All he has to do is bring that to the for Disease Control and Prevention is will have to find something else for House floor and it will pass in the next closed down. Why is that important? them. What are they going to do? For 10 to 30 minutes. It will pass, and then Well, we are now in the flu season. them the sky has fallen and the roof we can open the government so people More than 200,000 Americans are hos- has caved in. Don’t we care about can get back to work. The Centers for pitalized due to the flu each year. In a them? Disease Control can get their people mild year 3,000 people will die from the I mentioned Social Security too. So- back out in the field. The National In- flu, and in a severe year that number cial Security will still take your stitutes of Health will open once again. could rise to 50,000. claims and your application for a So- Head Start kids will be able to stay in The CDC monitors which strains are cial Security card, but that is it. You their Head Start Programs. The circulating around the country and won’t get it because the backlog is Women, Infants, and Children feeding which communities are being hit the backing up. They will take it, but they program will be able to get the nec- hardest. They are the ones who look at won’t process it. essary nutritious food for poor kids and how to contain it and keep it from I mentioned that 445,000 people call kids who are homeless. spreading. They are not doing that now their Social Security office every day All Speaker BOEHNER has to do to end because they are shut down. in this country. They will not get an this is to bring that bill on the floor. Food safety: Twelve days ago, 162 answer now. There are 180,000 people He doesn’t even have to vote for it. people in 10 States became ill with hep- who visit a Social Security office every Congressman BOEHNER doesn’t have to atitis A because of eating frozen ber- day in this country, but they can’t now ries. Right away the CDC got on the vote for it. Just throw it out, and I will because they are closed. They lost job, sent their epidemiologists out bet that enough moderate Republicans their Medicare card or Social Security there, tracked it down, isolated it, re- and Democrats will vote to pass it. I card or they need a new Medicaid card. called it, and found out it was pome- challenge him to bring it out. Let’s see There are 22,000 Americans who file granate berries from Turkey. Well, 162 what happens. That is the way to end for retirement benefits every day and people got Hepatitis A, but nobody else this debacle right now. 12,000 apply for disability benefits. did. CDC is not out there doing this With that, I yield the floor, and note They can still apply, but they are not now because they are shut down. That the absence of a quorum. going to get any help. For them the was just 12 days ago. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The What if we have another outbreak of sky has fallen and the roof has caved clerk will call the roll. food poisoning? How fast will it spread? in. The assistant legislative clerk pro- How many people have to get sick? Is What is this Congressman saying, ceeded to call the roll. that what this Congressman from Iowa that the sky has to fall on him and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- is saying, that we have to have more roof has to cave in on him before he ator from Iowa. people get sick? Is that what he means will do something to help open the gov- Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask when he says the sky hasn’t fallen or ernment? And to hear them talk about unanimous consent that the order for the roof hasn’t caved in? it—a representative said ‘‘this is about the quorum call be rescinded. In August, cyclosporine infected 643 the happiest’’ she has been. This is a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without people from a salad mix. It started in Congresswoman from Minnesota. ‘‘This objection, it is so ordered. my home State of Iowa. They imme- is about the happiest I’ve seen mem- Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I have diately called the Centers for Disease bers in a long time,’’ she said. been informed that I spoke incorrectly Control. The CDC got on it right away ‘‘We are very excited,’’ said Representative a few minutes ago when I said the cred- and found that this salad mix was sent Michele Bachmann. ‘‘It’s exactly what we it union was closed. I guess one office to 25 States. They recalled it all, wanted, and we got it.’’ is closed someplace, but another office traced it to salad that had come from Shutting down the government is ex- is open and they will take calls. So I Mexico, and they stopped it. actly what they wanted and they got guess the office in the Hart Building is How many people have to get sick? it. still open. I guess another office some- Do we have to have a West Nile virus, ‘‘It’s wonderful,’’ said Representative John place else is closed. So I spoke incor- hepatitis, e. coli, or a vast outbreak of Abney Culberson of Texas, clapping his rectly. the flu virus before they say: Well, that hands to emphasize his point. ‘‘We are 100 But I will continue to make this is enough, I guess we can start the gov- percent united.’’ point: Isn’t it a shame that our staffs, ernment up again. It is totally irre- So this is where we are. The tea who work hard, have to go to a credit sponsible to say: Well, we can shut party group in the House is happy to union to borrow money to get them down the government because the sky shut down the government. It is the through this period of time, to meet a hasn’t fallen and the roof hasn’t caved happiest they have been, they said. mortgage payment or a car payment or in. They want this discord, disunity, whatever it is? We don’t have to do Members of Congress are getting chaos, and confusion. The American that; we continue to get paid while we their paycheck. They are coming to people don’t want that. are here.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:38 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G03OC6.027 S03OCPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7163 Again, in response to the remarks children’s toys or for food inspectors to that there are Americans alive today, that, well, the sky hasn’t fallen and stop checking whether the meat in our Americans who are healthier, Ameri- the roof hasn’t caved in, according to grocery stores is crawling with deadly cans who are stronger, because of these this Congressman from Iowa, for some- bacteria or for the FDA to ignore and countless other government ef- one who now has to borrow money, whether morning sickness drugs will forts—alive, healthier, stronger be- even from a credit union—I belong to cause horrible deformities in little ba- cause of what we did together. the credit union—for someone who has bies? We never hear that—not from po- The anarchy gang in the House can to borrow money from the credit litical leaders in Washington and not dump on their make-believe version of union, it is just not right. This is sim- from the American people. In fact, government all they want, but when ply not right and another reason why whenever the anarchy gang makes the real government fails to live up to we have to call off this government headway in their efforts to damage our the high expectations we have all set shutdown, which, as I said, we could do government, the opposite happens. for it, politicians in both parties rush in the next few minutes if Mr. BOEHNER After the sequester kicked in, Repub- to outrage. Why? Because the Amer- would just put on the floor the con- licans immediately turned around and ican people know government can work tinuing resolution he has over there called on the technical funding for our and believe government should work. and let his people vote on it. national defense and to keep the air Today—that is right, today—marks Mr. President, I yield the floor. traffic controllers on the job. the fifth anniversary of President Bush The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Now that the House Republicans signing the bank bailout into law. That ator from Massachusetts. have shut down the government, hold- financial crisis cost us upwards of $14 Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, we are ing the country hostage because of trillion—that is trillion with a ‘‘t.’’ now 3 days into a completely unneces- some imaginary health care bogeyman, That is $120,000 for every American sary, completely avoidable Republican Republicans almost immediately household—more than 2 years’ worth of shutdown, and there is more talk than turned around and called on us to start income for the average family. Billions ever about the inability of our leaders reopening parts of our government. of dollars in retirement savings have to find common ground on central, eco- Why did they do this? Because the bo- disappeared, millions of workers lost nomic, and fiscal issues of our time. geyman ‘‘government’’ is like the bo- their jobs, and millions more families This government shutdown is throw- geyman under the bed. It is not real. It lost their homes. In April 2011, after a 2-year bipar- ing a major wrench into a fragile eco- doesn’t exist. nomic recovery. Nearly 1 million Fed- What is real and what does exist are tisan inquiry, the Senate Permanent eral employees are sitting at home for all the important work we as Ameri- Subcommittee on Investigations re- no reason, and other public servants cans have chosen to do together leased a 635-page report that made it are working but not earning a pay- through our government. In our democ- plain: Regulators could have and check. Cancer patients are being racy, government is not some make-be- should have used their existing tools to prevent the crisis. Republicans and turned away from clinical trials at the lieve thing that has an independent Democrats, a bipartisan group, found NIH. Veterans’ benefits are at risk. will of its own. In our democracy, gov- strong agreement that—we better be- Basic nutrition services for pregnant ernment is just how we describe what lieve it—government matters. women and new moms will be dis- we, the people, have already decided to The attacks on government are ab- rupted. Small businesses won’t be able do together. It is not complicated. Our stract, but the consequences of this to get Federal loan guarantees. And all government has three basic functions: shutdown are real: less accountability this is happening on top of the idiotic provide for the national defense; put in for cheaters and rule-breakers, less op- sequester—drastic, across-the-board place rules of the road, such as speed portunity for our children, cracks in spending cuts that have crippled Meals limits, and bank regulations that are the foundations that businesses need to On Wheels, Head Start, and invest- fair and transparent; and build that succeed, and a tilted playing field that ments in medical research. which none of us can build alone— limits opportunities for all of our peo- We all know how we got here. For roads, power grids, schools—that which ple. years now we have heard a small mi- gives everyone a chance to succeed. We know that government doesn’t al- nority in this country rail against gov- We are a nation of innovators and en- ways work. We know no institution is ernment. When I hear the latest tirades trepreneurs, growing small businesses infallible. People make mistakes, ideas from some of the extremists in the and thriving big businesses. But our fail, and sometimes we get it wrong. House, I am struck by how vague these people succeed, our country succeeds But our response isn’t to give up. Our complaints are. From their rhetoric, because we have all come together to response isn’t to sit back and say: I one would think they believed that put public institutions and infrastruc- told you so. We are not a nation of anytime we, the people, come together ture together. We all decided to pass quitters. Our response, the American to improve our lives, the Nation is laws and put cops on the beat so that response, is to fix it, to make govern- committing some terrible wrong. From no one steals a purse on Main Street or ment work better. their rhetoric, one would think they a pension on Wall Street. We all de- Our democracy is an experiment, and believe that the government that func- cided to invest in public education so it is always evolving. We constantly re- tions best is a government that doesn’t that businesses have skilled workers design and reimagine and improve on function at all. So far, they haven’t and a kid with an idea can create the what we do together. But time and ended government, but they have next breakthrough company. We all de- time again throughout our history we achieved the next best thing—shutting cided to invest in basic science so there have reaffirmed the simple truth that the government down. is a great pipeline of ideas to create government matters. Right now, right But behind all the slogans of the tea our future. These achievements aren’t at this moment, if we look closely, we party and all the thinly veiled calls for magic. They didn’t simply occur on will see that we are reaffirming it once anarchy in Washington, behind all that their own or through dumb luck. In again. It is not an accident that the de- there is a reality. The American people each instance we made a choice as a sire to shut down government is con- don’t want the extremist Republicans’ people to come together. fined to one extremist faction of one bizarre vision of a future without gov- The Food and Drug Administration political party of one Chamber of Con- ernment. They don’t support it. Why? makes sure the white pills we take are gress of one branch of government. It is Because the American people know antibiotics and not baking soda. The not an accident that this extremist fac- that without government, we would no National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- tion must resort to absurd hostage tac- longer be a great nation with a bright ministration oversees crash tests to tics—threats to turn off the govern- future. The American people know that make sure all new cars have effective ment, threats to default on our debt, government matters. brakes. The Consumer Product Safety threats to tank the economy—to force The anarchy gang is quick to malign Commission makes sure babies’ car their views on everyone else. It is not government, but when was the last seats don’t collapse in a crash and an accident that this faction is doing time anyone called for regulators to go toasters don’t explode. We don’t know everything in its power to make gov- easier on companies that put lead in who they are, but there is no question ernment appear dysfunctional.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:56 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G03OC6.029 S03OCPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S7164 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 3, 2013 In a democracy, these hostage tactics been postponed. But I do say this: It things may merge—and I know the sen- are the last resort for those who can’t appears to me that the CR discussion ior Senator from Arizona has been in- win their fights through elections, and the debt ceiling discussion are volved in multiple conversations about can’t win their fights through Con- going to be combined maybe into one this—I think we have an opportunity gress, can’t win their fights for the effort, and I just want to say that I now to begin talking again about those Presidency, and can’t win their fights think that is a great opportunity for things that strengthen our Nation and in courts. But these threats are not all of us. I was down here yesterday looking at some reforms, not to do so working and they will never work be- talking about the same. in a chicken way, in a way where you cause this is a democracy, and for more Typically, when we have dealt with have two cars heading at each other, than 200 years our democracy has de- issues such as this, what we have tried but to use this like previous debt ceil- feated extremists and rejected the idea to do together is figure out a way to ings have been used where adults sit that government does not matter. strengthen our country through mak- down, they look at the problems our So to those who have forced us to the ing those kinds of reforms that lessen Nation is facing, and we do some things brink, to those who rail against a the amount of deficits we are going to that, candidly, in a bipartisan way, make-believe government, to those have in the future. That is typically people have been trying to do for a long who seem to rejoice in anarchy, to what debates such as this have been time. those who have salivated at the chance about. I would like to mention one more to shut down our government because So I think the realization that people time—I know I did this yesterday, and their extremist views have left them have right now—that we could well try I know the senior Senator from Ari- disconnected from the experiences of to deal with the CR and the debt ceil- zona and myself have spent a lot of the American people, it is time to hear ing at the same time—could move us time together on this issue—the Presi- a simple message: back into the kind of constructive con- dent, in his budget in April, put forth You can do your best to make gov- versation we have had for so long some mandatory reforms. Many of ernment look like it does not work around mandatory spending reforms, those are pretty good. I would like to when you stop it from working, you figuring out a way to keep spending re- make them better, but they are a pret- can do your best to make government ductions where they are but build upon ty good start. We have a few days—a look paralyzed when you paralyze it, them, but do it in a way that is more week, 2 weeks—here where we could ac- you can do your best to make govern- sensible than what we have done in the tually sit down maybe and cobble ment look incompetent through your past. something together that would mean incompetence and through your inef- So, again, I was beginning to get wor- that while all this acrimony has ex- fectiveness, but sooner or later the ried. And I will stop in a minute. It isted for some time, we might get back government will reopen because this is looks as if the senior Senator—— on target and back to focusing on mak- a democracy and this democracy has Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, will ing our country stronger. already rejected your views. my friend from Tennessee yield for a I know today we were in this incred- We have already chosen to work to- question? ible hearing on Iran, and I certainly ap- gether because we all know we are Mr. CORKER. I would be tremen- preciated the comments of the senior stronger when we come together. And dously honored to take a question from Senator from Arizona about our con- when this government reopens, when the distinguished Senator. cerns there. One of the biggest issues our markets are safe again, when our Mr. MCCAIN. Has the Senator seen we have around the world right now is scientists can return to their research, the polls of American public opinion just people look at us—as the Senator when our small businesses can borrow, about what we are doing here? Has the was alluding to a minute ago—as un- when our veterans can be respected for Senator had a chance to see that? able to deal with our fiscal issues. Mr. CORKER. I do not pay as much their service, when our flu shots re- So I look at what has happened. I attention to polls possibly as I should. know it can be viewed in whichever sume and our Head Start programs get My understanding, in listening to the way you want to view it. I look at it as back to teaching our kids, we will have senior Senator from Arizona, is they being a glass half full. We have an op- rejected your views once again. are not particularly favorable. We are not a country of anarchists. portunity over the next short period of Mr. MCCAIN. To all of us. To all of time to do some good policy, put some We are not a country of pessimists and us. good policy in place, to pass a CR, to ideologues whose motto is ‘‘I got mine. Mr. CORKER. Yes. I did not mean to pass the debt ceiling, and again move The rest of you are on your own.’’ We individuals. our country ahead toward being are not a country that tolerates dan- Mr. MCCAIN. To both sides of the stronger. gerous drugs, unsafe meat, dirty air, or aisle. And they do not understand, isn’t I am sorry to respond with such a toxic mortgages. We are not that na- it true, why we have not been able to long answer. tion, we have never been that nation, come to some conclusion? Mr. MCCAIN. May I ask just one and we will never be that nation. As the Senator from Tennessee just more question of my friend from Ten- Today, a political minority in the said, we now are going to have this nessee. House that condemns government and merged into the debt limit. We know that sooner or later the begged for this shutdown has had its Mr. CORKER. Right. government will begin to function day. But like all the reckless and ex- Mr. MCCAIN. The Senator from Ten- again—sooner or later. tremist factions that have come before nessee has an extensive background in Mr. CORKER. It will function again. it, their day will pass and our democ- finance. Isn’t it true that the world Mr. MCCAIN. Sooner or later we will racy will return to the important work markets would react in a very, very se- address the debt ceiling because the we have already chosen to do together. vere fashion if we allowed the debt United States is not going to renege on I thank the Chair. limit to expire? its debts. I suggest the absence of a quorum. Mr. CORKER. I think everyone un- Mr. CORKER. That is right. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. derstands that is very problematic for Mr. MCCAIN. It is going to meet its HEITKAMP). The clerk will call the roll. markets. Actually, we are beginning to obligations. So we know those are The bill clerk proceeded to call the see some volatility now that we have facts. We know that at some point roll. not seen in the past. there is going to have to be a resolu- Mr. CORKER. Madam President, I I would like to respond, if I could, a tion. It is not going to go on forever. ask unanimous consent that the order little more fully to say that I think we Nothing does. So if it argues for a solu- for the quorum call be rescinded. have an opportunity—look, we have tion, shouldn’t we ask all parties to sit The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without been in a place that I think people have down and start discussions that the objection, it is so ordered. known. We have known exactly where Senator and I and others have had kind Mr. CORKER. Madam President, I did the discussions in the past were going of on an ad hoc basis, sort of, with peo- not really expect to come down here to lead; that is, to this box canyon. ple here and there and then conversa- and speak. I was just checking on a I think the fact that we have ended tions here and there, to start laying judge vote, which I understand has up in a place now where these two the groundwork?

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:39 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G03OC6.030 S03OCPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with SENATE October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7165 I also want to point out that I think Mr. MCCAIN. I thank my friend. locally, including olives, grapevine it is important that the President of Does the Senator yield the floor? leaves, fresh mint, and figs. the United States, rather than saying Mr. CORKER. I do. So here we have the latest result of ‘‘I will not negotiate with anybody The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- our wonderful and much heralded under any circumstances,’’ say ‘‘I am ator from Arizona. agreement on chemical weapons. They willing to sit down and negotiate. I am Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, I killed, in this town, 1,400 people, 400 of willing to join with all parties in try- want to thank my friend from Ten- them children, with gas. Now they are ing to find a way through this.’’ nessee, whose commitment to achiev- going to kill 12,000 more with conven- We will sooner or later. The question ing solutions and resolution of this bit- tional weapons: bombs, guns, tanks, is not whether we will solve these ter environment in which we find our- knives. Brutality and torture has char- issues. The question really is—and I selves is admirable. I am grateful for acterized their behavior for a long pe- ask my friend from Tennessee—how his participation and his leadership. I riod of time. much damage will be done before we also thank my young, handsome col- It seems to me it is a little bizarre. It solve it. Right now, there are people league from Arizona, who also has had is a little bizarre that we are hailing beginning to hurt all over America, a many yearlong commitment to fiscal this cooperation from Bashar Assad on and maybe it is not so bad right now, sanity and balance. I thank my col- chemical weapons, and meanwhile the but it is going to get worse every single leagues. slaughter goes on: 110,000 dead, 1 mil- day that goes by. Frankly, I think we f lion children refugees, the surrounding owe the American people more than SYRIA countries being destabilized, and, of that. Now, if somebody wants to blame course, the refugee camps are terrible me, fine. I will take the blame. If they Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, I situations to which we have not given want to blame the Senator from Ten- come to the floor to talk for a short pe- the assistance that we should. nessee, put the blame on him—on the riod of time about Syria, which is, al- I urge all of my colleagues, if they President, on anybody. But shouldn’t though not dominating our conversa- had the opportunity, to visit one of we remember what our duties are here? tion here—lead stories in both the these refugee camps and hear the sto- Mr. CORKER. Absolutely. As a mat- Washington Post and the Wall Street ries of the murder, the gang rapes, the ter of fact, I am just looking down to Journal are deeply disturbing. torture that is the official doctrine of see what the date is, but it seems to me First, I would like to point out that Bashar Assad, not random acts of vio- that we have 2 weeks here, and to get on the front page of the Wall Street lence. The defectors from Bashar to the Senator’s comments, hopefully a Journal today there is an article titled Assad’s military will tell you that is week. In other words, the quicker we ‘‘Syrian Regime Chokes Off Food To their training and indoctrination and resolve these issues, the better it is for Town That Was Gassed.’’ I repeat: instructions. our Nation, the better it is for the ‘‘Syrian Regime Chokes Off Food To So the second article today is from world, because at the end of the day, Town That Was Gassed.’’ the Washington Post. ‘‘CIA ramping up let’s face it, what we care about most Government forces are tightening the covert training program for moderate is the well-being of our citizens back noose around one of the suburbs gassed by Syrian rebels.’’ home. We know that uncertainty cre- chemical weapons in August, raising con- The CIA is expanding a clandestine effort ates uncertainty in the economy. It af- cerns of a fresh humanitarian crisis as resi- to train opposition fighters in Syria amid fects people’s jobs. I would agree. dents forage for olives, grapevine leaves and concern that moderate U.S.-backed militias other basic foods. Look, we are at that moment in time are rapidly losing ground in the country’s Pro-regime fighters— where we have all realized the CR and civil war. the debt ceiling are probably going to That is Bashar al-Assad’s killers— But the CIA program is so miniscule that be linked together. They are linked to- have encircled about 12,000 people, mostly it is expected to produce only a few hundred gether in essence, and, as the senior civilians but also including some rebel fight- trained fighters each month even after it is Senator from Arizona just mentioned, ers, in the town of Moadhamiya, according enlarged, a level that officials said will do there is no question we are going to re- to local and international aid workers, oppo- little to bolster rebel forces that are being solve those. So what we ought to do is sition activists and people interviewed on eclipsed by radical Islamists in the fight sit down right now, the President of Monday in a government-controlled section against the government of Syrian President of the town. Bashar al-Assad. the United States, the appropriate leadership here in the House and Sen- This is a town that is strategically Here is the interesting part. ate—and whether it is they or their important to both sides because the The CIA’s mission, officials said, has been proxies—but to sit down, and let’s fig- flow of humanitarian and military aid defined by the White Houses’s desire to seek ure out if there are some reforms we flows through this particular area for a political settlement, a scenario that relies those who are fighting in Aleppo and in on an eventual stalemate among the warring can put in place to make our country factions rather than a clear victor. As a re- stronger and to again get back on the Damascus. The story goes on: sult, officials said, limits on the agency’s au- right topic, which is our financial thorities enable it to provide enough support strength. I think we could do that. ‘‘We won’t allow them to be nourished in to help ensure that politically moderate, The fact is that there are no new order to kill us,’’ said a 24-year-old pro-re- U.S.-supported militias don’t lose but not issues. Every single issue has been liti- gime paramilitary in the government-con- enough for them to win. gated. There is legislative language. trolled section. . . . ‘‘Let them starve for a bit, surrender and then be put on trial.’’ Picture these young people who are They are scored. There is not a new fighting in Syria today. The official These are the same people, appar- issue for us to talk about relative to U.S. policy is that they will provide ently government forces, that are ‘‘co- putting some good policy in place to weapons but only enough so they can- operating’’ with us on chemical weap- move ahead. not win. Those people are being slaugh- ons, that are allowing inspectors to The Senator from Arizona has been tered. They are being murdered. They come in to gather the chemical weap- so involved in these issues. I just could are dying. Some 110,000 have died. I am ons. So they have 12,000 people encir- not agree more. I know the junior Sen- not sure how many of them were actual cled, that they have already gassed, ator from Arizona is sitting in the fighters. The official U.S. policy, ac- 1,400 of them, 400 children in the same back, and I know he has been incred- cording to the Washington Post, is that town. So now they are going to starve ibly responsible fiscally. they want them not to win. I think we have an opportunity. I them. Like the fighters said, ‘‘Let It is hard to motivate people to fight think this body should take advantage them starve for a bit, surrender and for a cause that we are not willing to of it. I think the President should come then be put on trial.’’ help them win. to the table, take advantage of it, the It is remarkable. An opposition ac- tivist inside the rebel-held side of the The agency has trained fewer than 1,000 leadership of the House. Let’s do some- rebel fighters this year, current and former thing good for our country. Let’s do it town who was reached by Skype said U.S. officials said. By contrast, U.S. intel- in an appropriate amount of time. the situation is so dire now in the ligence analysts estimate that more than Let’s put this behind us and move on— rebel-controlled area that people are 20,000 have been trained to fight for govern- move on as a nation. subsisting on whatever they can forage ment-backed militias by Assad’s ally Iran

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Bob Herbert grew up the son of a The CIA is ramping up its effort . . . it was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without military man, retired MSG Robert W. clear that the opposition was losing, and not objection, it is so ordered. Herbert. From an early age Bob had a only losing tactically but on a more stra- Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I great fascination with military avia- tegic level. suggest the absence of a quorum. tion. Before he graduated from high Congressman MIKE ROGERS, whom I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The school in Slinger, WI, Bob joined the respect a lot, Chairman of the House clerk will call the roll. Army to fly in a unique program Intelligence Committee, said there is The bill clerk proceeded to call the known as ‘‘High School to Flight a— roll. School.’’ Once he completed flight . . . high degree of frustration . . . with Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I ask school, Bob was posted in Germany, the Syrian strategy. The situation in Syria unanimous consent that the order for where he flew patrols along the borders is changing faster than the administration the quorum call be rescinded. between East and West Germany dur- can keep up. U.S. support for moderate oppo- ing the Cold War era. After a successful sition groups is less than robust and has been The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. 3-year tour in Germany, Bob completed hobbled by inconsistent resource allocation his undergraduate work at Embry-Rid- with stated goals. f dle Aeronautical University. Shortly CIA veterans expressed skepticism that the training and weapons deliveries will have RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF after graduation, he attended test pilot any meaningful effect. In Jordan, operatives THE CHAIR school and earned the title of Army involved in training and arming rebels la- test pilot. ment that we’re being asked to do something Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I ask As a test pilot, he flew both fixed- with nothing. unanimous consent that the Senate wing and rotary aircraft, including hel- I would like to quote some articles: stand in recess subject to the call of icopters, which we all know are impor- ‘‘Al-Qaeda expands in Syria via Is- the Chair. tant to both modern military missions lamic State.’’ There being no objection, the Senate, and for fighting fires and responding to at 2:33 p.m., recessed subject to the call A rebranded vision of Iraq’s al-Qaeda affil- emergencies in the civilian world. iate is surging onto the front lines of the war of the Chair and reassembled at 4:12 After 6 years of active duty with the in neighboring Syria, expanding into terri- p.m. when called to order by the Pre- Army, Bob moved to Reno, where he tory seized by other rebel groups and carving siding Officer (Mr. COONS). transitioned to the Nevada Army Na- out the kind of sanctuaries that the U.S. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- tional Guard. As a member of the Ap- military spent more than a decade fighting jority leader is recognized. propriations Defense Subcommittee, I to prevent in Iraq and Afghanistan. f had the opportunity to meet with Bob We left Iraq. Iraq is now deterio- Herbert about the needs of the Nevada rating. Thousands of people are being CAPITOL HILL SHOOTING Guard. I quickly found that Bob was killed literally every month. Now we Mr. REID. Today was a sobering re- not only an outstanding military offi- see Al Qaeda coming from Iraq in larg- minder of how Federal law enforce- cer but was excellent with numbers and er and larger numbers. ment officers keep all of us safe—not figures surrounding the Military’s Finally, I would like to mention the us, the Members of Congress, but the budget and equipment. Wall Street Journal article from some American people. We have millions of At my request, Bob arranged to come time ago: people who visit this Capitol every to Washington where he worked as a ‘‘Iranians Dial Up Presence in Syria. year, and they work so hard to protect fellow with the Brookings Institution. Shiite Militiamen From Across the this Capitol, this city, and the citizens During that time, he was assigned to Arab World Train at a Base Near of the United States from harm. me, and worked closely with my staff Tehran to Do Battle in Syria.’’ The brave men and women on the on Nevada military issues as well as At a base near Tehran, Iranian forces are Capitol Police force are so well trained. national defense policy and appropria- training Shiite militiamen from across the The Capitol police officers put their tions. During his time as a fellow, Bob Arab world to do battle in Syria—showing lives on the line every day for us. I was promoted by the military and I the widening role of Iran’s elite Revolu- had the privilege of pinning Bob with tionary Guard Corps in Syria’s bloody war. thank them for their service and their sacrifice—and it is a sacrifice. There his Lieutenant Colonel insignia. The busloads of Shiite militiamen from When his fellowship concluded, I Iraq, Syria and other Arab states have been was no better example of that than asked Bob to join my staff here in arriving at the Iranian base in recent weeks, today. Chief Gainer and others will Washington, D.C. Bob had become an under cover of darkness, for instruction in have more about the details. important part of my office and his ex- urban warfare and the teaching of Iran’s I will only say this: I spoke just a few pertise would have been hard to re- clerics, according to Iranian military figures minutes ago to one of the police offi- and residents in the area. The fighters’ mis- place. Over the years I have grown to cers who was injured in this situation sion: Fortify the Syrian regime of President depend on his judgment and advice, not that took place. It was so inspiring to Bashar al-Assad against Sunni rebels, the just about military matters but about U.S. and Israel. talk to this man. He has been hurt, but many other issues. He has always made So here is what we should take away he said—and I am paraphrasing but not sound decisions and is able to bring from all this recent reporting: Despite much—I work every day to make sure simple common sense to complex the recent agreement on chemical you are safe. When he says ‘‘me,’’ he is issues. weapons, that agreement does nothing not talking about me, he is talking I was pleased when Bob decided to to address the underlying conflict in about us. My thoughts are with him for work for me full time on military and Syria, which not only continues but is a speedy recovery, and again my admi- veterans’ affairs, as well as transpor- getting worse and worse. ration goes to all Federal law enforce- tation and technology issues. Through- So, my friends, as the administration ment but especially our Capitol Police. out his time on my staff, Bob has also trumpets this deal of chemical weap- f remained committed to the Army and ons, the fact is that the slaughter goes continued to serve his National Guard on. It is clear to these people whom I PROMOTION OF ROBERT HERBERT unit in Nevada. While working full- have spoken with personally, tragically Mr. REID. Mr. President, it is with time on my staff, Bob earned a mas- their morale is badly damaged. They great pleasure that I congratulate Bob ter’s degree in public administration believe they have been abandoned. The Herbert on his recent promotion to from George Washington University, ongoing tragedy and massacre con- Brigadier General in the United States my alma mater.

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But Bob never Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands, The following joint resolutions were flinched and moved from Reno to Las Omaha Zoological Society, and Joslyn read the second time, and placed on the Vegas. Art Museum, among others. With Wal- calendar pursuant to the order of Octo- After my elevation to the position of ter, she delighted in supporting the ber 2, 2013: Democratic Leader, I once again asked Kingdoms of the Seas Aquarium at the H.J. Res. 70. Joint resolution making con- Bob to return to Washington to help Henry Doorly Zoo and the Recital Hall tinuing appropriations for National Park with my defense and military portfolio. at the Holland Performing Arts Center, Service operations, the Smithsonian Institu- I know that Bob was disappointed to bearing their names, in addition to nu- tion, the National Gallery of Art, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum leave Nevada, but he has more than merous other philanthropic contribu- for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. made up for that disappointment by tions. I am confident I speak for all Ne- H.J. Res. 71. Joint resolution making con- purchasing three additional motor- braskans in thanking the Scotts—in- tinuing appropriations of local funds of the cycles while working here in Wash- deed, Sue and Walter made an out- District of Columbia for fiscal year 2014. ington, for a total of four motorcycles. standing team—for their commitment H.J. Res. 73. Joint resolution making con- His most recent motorcycle is a Har- to the community and willingness to tinuing appropriations for the National In- ley-Davidson custom softail. Like a help neighbors in need. stitutes of Health for fiscal year 2014, and for good parent he ensures that he spends Thanks to the Scotts, ‘‘The Good other purposes. quality time with each bike and enjoys Life’’ in Nebraska has been made even f riding nearly every weekend on the better and will surely remain vibrant MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME backroads of West Virginia, Maryland, for years to come. Sue’s volunteerism The following joint resolutions were and Pennsylvania. He ultimately plans and her can-do attitude will continue read the first time pursuant to the to have one BMW and one Harley-Da- to serve as a worthy example for others order of October 2, 2013. vidson on each coast to optimize his to follow. Though Sue is no longer with motorcycle adventures. us, her spirit will surely live on H.J. Res. 70. Joint resolution making con- tinuing appropriations for National Park For almost 38 years, Brigadier Gen- through those who follow her example Service operations, the Smithsonian Institu- eral Herbert has honorably served our and answer the call to community tion, the National Gallery of Art, and the Nation in the enlisted, warrant officer, service and share their time, talents United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and officer ranks. As Brigadier General and treasure with fellow citizens. for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. he is currently assigned as the Assist- We are saddened by her passing and H.J. Res. 71. Joint resolution making con- ant to the Adjutant General for the Ne- wish to again extend our heartfelt sym- tinuing appropriations of local funds of the vada Army National Guard. And he has pathy to Walter and the Singer and District of Columbia for fiscal year 2014. flown more than 7,000 hours as a pilot, Scott families. May God bless them.∑ H.J. Res. 73. Joint resolution making con- tinuing appropriations for the National In- splitting time between helicopters and f stitutes of Health for fiscal year 2014, and for fixed-wing aircraft. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE other purposes. I am very so grateful for Bob’s serv- f ice—for his service to his country, to At 10:31 a.m., a message from the the state of Nevada and to me. I appre- House of Representatives, delivered by EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ciate his loyalty so much. Congratula- Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- COMMUNICATIONS tions, General Herbert, on this well-de- nounced that the House has passed the The following communications were served promotion. following bill and joint resolutions, laid before the Senate, together with f without amendment: accompanying papers, reports, and doc- H.R. 3233. An act to extend the period dur- uments, and were referred as indicated: ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ing which Iraqis who were employed by the EC–3289. A communication from the Under United States Government in Iraq may be Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), trans- granted special immigrant status and to REMEMBERING SUZANNE SCOTT mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to temporarily increase the fee or surcharge for a violation of the Antideficiency Act that oc- ∑ Mr. JOHANNS. Mr. President, Steph- processing machine-readable non-immigrant curred within the Department of the Air anie and I wish to pay tribute to the visas. Force and was assigned Air Force case num- life and legacy of Suzanne ‘‘Sue’’ Scott. H.J. Res. 70. Joint resolution making con- ber 11–08; to the Committee on Appropria- Sue passed away on September 9, 2013. tinuing appropriations for National Park tions. Service operations, the Smithsonian Institu- EC–3290. A communication from the Acting Her husband, Walter, and the entire tion, the National Gallery of Art, and the Scott and Singer families remain in Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Readiness), transmitting the report of an of- our thoughts and prayers during this for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes. ficer authorized to wear the insignia of the sad time. Her loving family, special H.J. Res. 71. Joint resolution making con- rear admiral (lower half) in accordance with circle of friends, and many admirers tinuing appropriations of local funds of the title 10, United States Code, section 777; to throughout the State of Nebraska and District of Columbia for fiscal year 2014. the Committee on Armed Services. this great Nation are mourning her H.J. Res. 73. Joint resolution making con- EC–3291. A communication from the Assist- passing and reflecting on her remark- tinuing appropriations for the National In- ant Secretary for Export Administration, stitutes of Health for fiscal year 2014, and for Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- able life of service. other purposes. Sue truly embodied compassion in ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ENROLLED BILL SIGNED to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revi- action, lending her time and talents to At 3:47 p.m., a message from the sions to the Export Administration Regula- many community organizations. She House of Representatives, delivered by tions (EAR) to Make the Commerce Control leaves behind a wonderful legacy. One Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- List (CCL) Clearer’’ (RIN0694–AF37) received could list the many brick and mortar in the Office of the President of the Senate nounced that the Speaker has signed improvements attributed to Sue and on September 30, 2013; to the Committee on the following enrolled bill: identify them as her legacy. This is Commerce, Science, and Transportation. true and itself worthy of acknowledge- H.R. 3233. An act to extend the period dur- EC–3292. A communication from the Prin- ment. But, there is a much more pro- ing which Iraqis who were employed by the cipal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish United States Government in Iraq may be and Wildlife and Parks, National Park Serv- found aspect of her legacy. It is the re- granted special immigrant status and to ice, Department of the Interior, transmit- markable example of selfless and tire- temporarily increase the fee or surcharge for ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- less service to others, which will in- processing machine-readable nonimmigrant titled ‘‘Special Regulations; Areas of the Na- spire generations to come. She gave of visas. tional Park System; Yellowstone National

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A communication from the Direc- cular 2005–70, Introduction’’ (FAC2005–70) re- seniors: Now therefore, be it tor of Human Resources, Environmental Pro- ceived in the Office of the President of the Resolved by the West Virginia House of Dele- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to Senate on September 30, 2013; to the Com- gates, That the West Virginia House of Dele- law, (8) eight reports relative to vacancies in mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- gates urges the United States Congress to the Environmental Protection Agency, re- mental Affairs. protect the Social Security benefits that aid ceived in the Office of the President of the EC–3303. A communication from the Acting our most vulnerable citizens; and be it fur- Senate on September 30, 2013; to the Com- Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Ac- ther mittee on Environment and Public Works. quisition Policy, General Services Adminis- Resolved, That the West Virginia House of EC–3294. A communication from the Gen- tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Delegates requests that the West Virginia eral Counsel, Architectural and Transpor- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisi- Congressional Delegation support protecting tation Barriers Compliance Board, transmit- tion Regulation; Allowability of Legal Costs Social Security for West Virginia seniors and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- for Whistleblower Proceedings’’ (FAC2005–70) vulnerable residents by voting against any titled ‘‘Architectural Barriers Act Accessi- received in the Office of the President of the legislation that would base cost of living ad- bility Guidelines; Outdoor Developed Areas’’ Senate on September 30, 2013; to the Com- justments to the Chained Consumer Price (RIN3014–AA22) received in the Office of the mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Index; and be it further President of the Senate on September 30, mental Affairs. Resolved, That the Clerk of the West Vir- 2013; to the Committee on Environment and EC–3304. A communication from the Acting ginia House of Delegates mail a copy of this Public Works. Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Ac- resolution to the Vice President of the EC–3295. A communication from the Chair- quisition Policy, General Services Adminis- United States and the President pro tempore man of the U.S. International Trade Com- tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the of the United States Senate, to the Speaker mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisi- of the House of Representatives, to the Ma- biennial report relative to the impact of the tion Regulation; Pilot Program for Enhance- jority and Minority Leaders of both Houses Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; to ment of Contractor Employee Whistleblower of Congress, and to each United States Sen- the Committee on Finance. Protections’’ (FAC2005–70) received in the Of- ator and Member of the House of Representa- EC–3296. A communication from the Pro- fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- tives from West Virginia. gram Manager, Centers for Medicare and tember 30, 2013; to the Committee on Home- Medicaid Services, Department of Health land Security and Governmental Affairs. POM–152. A resolution adopted by the and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant House of the Representatives of the State of f to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medi- Arkansas memorializing opposition to any care Program; FY 2014 Inpatient Prospective PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS action that would limit the right to keep and Payment Systems: Changes to Certain Cost The following petitions and memo- bear arms; to the Committee on the Judici- Reporting Procedures Related to Dispropor- ary. rials were laid before the Senate and tionate Share Hospital Uncompensated Care HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1003 Payments’’ (RIN0938–AR53) received in the were referred or ordered to lie on the Whereas, the Second Amendment to the Office of the President of the Senate on Oc- table as indicated: Constitution of the United States reads as tober 1, 2013; to the Committee on Finance. POM–150. A resolution adopted by the City follows, ‘‘A well regulated militia, being nec- EC–3297. A communication from the Dep- Council of South Bend, Indiana petitioning essary to the security of a free state, the uty Director, Office of Federal Contract for use of the Vice-Presidential Seal; to the right of the people to keep and bear arms, Compliance Programs, Department of Labor, Committee on Energy and Natural Re- shall not be infringed’’; and transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of sources. Whereas, the right to keep and bear arms a rule entitled ‘‘Affirmative Action and Non- POM–151. A resolution adopted by the has benefited the State of Arkansas, its discrimination Obligations of Contractors House of Delegates of the State of West Vir- economy, and its citizens; and and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals ginia urging the United States Congress to Whereas, generations of Arkansans have with Disabilities’’ (RIN1250–AA02) received in protect the Social Security benefits that aid enjoyed and benefited from the lifestyle fos- the Office of the President of the Senate on our most vulnerable citizens; to the Com- tered by the freedoms and protection granted September 30, 2013; to the Committee on mittee on Finance. by the Second Amendment; and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 21 Whereas, the right to keep and bear arms EC–3298. A communication from the Dep- should not be abridged, infringed upon, or in uty Director, Office of Federal Contract Whereas, Social Security cost of living ad- any way limited by the action of any branch Compliance Programs, Department of Labor, justments are currently based on the Con- of the federal government or a state or local transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of sumer Price Index released annually by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. government: Now, therefore, be it a rule entitled ‘‘Affirmative Action and Non- Resolved by the House of Representatives of discrimination Obligations of Contractors The United States Congress is considering changing the annual cost of living adjust- the Eighty-Ninth General Assembly of the State and Subcontractors Regarding Special Dis- of Arkansas, That the House of Representa- abled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam ments calculated for Social Security recipi- ents; and tives encourages all branches of federal, Era, Disabled Veterans, Recently Separated state, and local government to respect and Veterans, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Whereas, The Chained Consumer Price Index finds smaller increases in consumer preserve the rights guaranteed by the Second Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Amendment to the United States Constitu- Medal Veterans’’ (RIN1250–AA00) received in prices than the traditional Consumer Price Index by estimating how consumers may tion, and opposes any action that would the Office of the President of the Senate on abridge, infringe upon, or limit the right to September 30, 2013; to the Committee on change their buying habits as prices change; and keep and bear arms; and be it further Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Resolved, That the chief clerk of the House EC–3299. A communication from the Sec- Whereas, According to the Center for Eco- nomic and Policy Research, changing to the of Representatives distribute a copy of this retary of Health and Human Services, trans- resolution to the President of the United mitting, pursuant to law, a report related to Chained Consumer Price Index would result in significant cuts to Social Security bene- States, the Vice President of the United the Food and Drug Administration’s imple- States, the President Pro Tempore of the mentation of the Family Smoking Preven- fits: a cut of roughly three percent after 10 years, about six percent after 20 years, and United States Senate, the Speaker of the tion and Tobacco Control Act; to the Com- United States House of Representatives, the mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and close to nine percent over 30 years. For the average worker retiring at age 65, this would chief executive officer of each legislative Pensions. chamber for each of the fifty (50) state legis- EC–3300. A communication from the Chair- mean a cut of about $650 each year by age 75 latures within the United States, and each man of the National Health Care Workforce and a cut of roughly $1,130 each year at age member of the Arkansas Congressional Dele- Commission, transmitting, a report relative 85; and gation. to the status of the Commission; to the Com- Whereas, AARP estimates that this change mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and would cut Social Security benefits by $112 POM–153. A resolution adopted by the Pensions. billion over the next 10 years, leaving seniors House of the Representatives of the State of EC–3301. A communication from the Sec- struggling to keep up with the rising cost of Arkansas memorializing its support for tra- retary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to utilities, health care and prescription drugs. ditional marriage; to the Committee on the law, a report entitled ‘‘The Department of Cuts would start now and get bigger every Judiciary. Labor’s 2012 Findings on the Worst Forms of year; and Child Labor’’; to the Committee on Health, Whereas, The AARP estimates that ninety- HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1049 Education, Labor, and Pensions. two percent of West Virginians 65 or older, Whereas, marriage is a fundamental social EC–3302. A communication from the Acting approximately 277,734 people, receive Social institution that has been tested and re- Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Ac- Security benefits. The average annual ben- affirmed over thousands of years; and

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Whereas, historically marriage has been States, the President Pro Tempore of the HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 9 reflected in our law and the law of all Juris- United States Senate, the Speaker of the Whereas, In 2010, the United States Su- dictions in the United States as the union of United States House of Representatives, the preme Court issued its ruling in Citizens a man and a woman, and the everyday mean- Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the United v. Federal Election Commission that ing of marriage and the legal meaning of United States Supreme Court, the chief exec- enabled corporations and unions to spend un- marriage has always been defined as the utive officer of each legislative chamber for limited amounts of money to influence the legal union of a man and a woman as hus- each of the fifty (50) state legislatures within outcome of our elections; and band and wife; and the United States, and each member of the Whereas, A subsequent ruling Whereas, families consisting of the legal Arkansas Congressional Delegation. Speechnow.org v. Federal Election Commis- union of one man and one woman for the sion, opened the door for individual donors purpose of bearing and raising children re- POM–154. A resolution adopted by the to spend unlimited amounts as well; and mains the basic unit of our civil society; and House of Delegates of the State of West Vir- Whereas, The use of so-called Super PACs Whereas, in 1996, Congress overwhelmingly ginia urging the United States Congress to by wealthy individuals and special interests passed, and President Bill Clinton signed, preserve and protect the Second Amendment nationally has driven up the cost of elections the Defense of Marriage Act under which rights of all law abiding Americans; to the to over $6 billion in the federal elections Congress exercised its rights under the ef- Committee on the Judiciary. alone and reduced local voices in the demo- fects clause of Section 1 of Article IV of the HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 18 cratic process; and United States Constitution; and Whereas, Our nation has recently suffered Whereas, In 2012, based upon Citizens Whereas, Section 2(a) of the Defense of from various acts of mass murder, most no- United, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Marriage Act clearly spells out that ‘‘No tably the tragedy of December 14, 2012 at a century old long-standing Montana cam- State, territory, or possession of the United Sandy Hook Elementary School; and, paign finance law, denying states the right States, or Indian tribe, shall be required to Whereas, Law abiding citizens are not an to regulate their elections in accordance give effect to any public act, record, or judi- issue; and with their experience of the corrupting influ- cial proceeding of any other State, territory, Whereas, Millions of Americans own fire- ence of money in politics; and possession, or tribe respecting a relationship arms and do so safely, responsibly and le- Whereas, The people of West Virginia and between persons of the same sex that is gally; and all other states should have the power to treated as a marriage under the laws of such Whereas, Law abiding citizens should not limit by law the influence of money in their other State, territory, possession, or tribe, be punished for the crimes of evil people; and political systems; and or a right or claim arising from such rela- Whereas, The investigative research of Whereas, On Election Day, 2012, over six tionship.’’; and these tragic events most often leads us to million voters across the United States had Whereas, Section 3 of the Defense of Mar- the underlying cause being linked to mental the opportunity to vote on state and local riage Act, defining marriage, states that illness and not law abiding gun ownership; ballot measures, including the states of Mon- ‘‘the word ‘marriage’ means only a legal and tana and Colorado, calling for a constitu- union between one man and one woman as Whereas, The real issue, the real threat, is tional amendment to limit money in poli- husband and wife, and the word ‘spouse’ re- dangerous criminals and the seriously men tics, including the entire states of Montana fers only to a person of the opposite sex who tally ill who need supervision and treatment; and Colorado, and all proposed resolutions is a husband or a wife.’’; and and passed with overwhelming and bipartisan Whereas, the Supreme Court of the United Whereas, Violent behavior by individuals support, averaging seventy-five percent of States will hear oral arguments in U.S. v. suffering from various forms of mental ill- voters in favor: Now, therefore, be it Windsor on March 27, 2013, asking whether ness is the true issue that warrants the focus Resolved by the House of Delegates, That the the Defense of Marriage Act—passed under of our nation’s President and Congress; and West Virginia House of Delegates supports the effects clause of Section 1 of Article IV Whereas, West Virginia is a slate that an amendment to the United States Con- of the United States Constitution—violates strongly supports the Second Amendment stitution to establish that corporations and the Fifth Amendment of the United States rights of the United State’s Constitution and unions are not entitled to the same rights Constitution; and the rights found in Article Three, Section and protection as natural persons under the Whereas, in February, the Justice Depart- Twenty-two of its own Constitution, and be- Constitution; and be it further ment of President Barack Obama filed a lieves that all efforts should be undertaken Resolved, That such an amendment should brief with the Supreme court of the United to preserve such rights to the fullest: Now, assure the power of the federal, state, and States, asking the Supreme Court to invali- therefore, be it local governments to limit, regulate, and re- date Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Resolved by the House of Delegates, That the quire disclosure of sources of all money Act; and West Virginia House of Delegates conveys to spent to influence elections; and be it further Whereas, on November 2, 2004, 753,770 Ar- the Congress of the United States that it Resolved, That the West Virginia House of kansans voted to pass Proposed Constitu- supports efforts to preserve and protect: our Delegates requests that the West Virginia tional Amendment No. 3 to the Constitution freedoms especially preserving the Second Congressional Delegation support such an of the State of Arkansas, representing 74.95% Amendment rights of all law abiding Ameri- amendment, work diligently towards its pas- of the votes cast; and cans; and be it further sage, and vote at all stages to advance such Whereas, the total amount of votes cast in Resolved, That the West Virginia House of legislation in the Congress; and be it further favor of Proposed Constitutional Amend- Delegates urges the United States Congress Resolved, That the Clerk of the West Vir- ment No. 3 was higher than the total amount to focus on strengthening the areas of men- ginia House of Delegates deliver a copy of of votes cast for the re-election of President tal health diagnosis and treatment; and be it this resolution to the Vice President of the George W. Bush; and further United States and the President pro tempore Whereas, Proposed Constitutional Amend- Resolved, That the West Virginia House of of the United States Senate, to the Speaker ment No. 3 became Amendment 83 to the Delegates requests that the West Virginia of the House of Representatives, to the Ma- Constitution of the State of Arkansas; and Congressional Delegation support actions jority and Minority Leaders of both Houses Whereas, Section 1 of Amendment 83 reads, that preserve Second Amendment Rights and of Congress, and to each United States Sen- ‘‘Marriage consists only of the union of one efforts to address mental health diagnosis ator and Member of the House of Representa- man and one woman.’’; and and treatment in the hope that our nation tives from West Virginia. Whereas, Section 2 of Amendment 83 reads, will never again experience these senseless ‘‘Legal status for unmarried persons which is acts of mass murder, and be it further POM–156. A resolution adopted by the identical or substantially similar to marital Resolved, That the Clerk of the West Vir- Mayor and City Commission of the City of status shall not be valid or recognized in Ar- ginia House of Delegates deliver a copy of Miami Beach, Florida memorializing support kansas, except that the legislature may rec- this resolution to the Vice President of the for the creation of a coalition in support of ognize a common law marriage from another United States and the President pro tempore the initiative to reduce gun violence and il- state between a man and a woman.’’: Now, of the United States Senate, to the Speaker legal firearms trafficking; to the Committee therefore, be it of the House of Representatives, to the Ma- on the Judiciary. Resolved by the House of Representatives of jority and Minority Leaders of the both POM–157. A resolution adopted by the the Eighty-Ninth General Assembly of the State Houses of Congress, and the each United Board of Trustees of the Village of Albion, of Arkansas, That the House of Representa- States Senator and Member of the House of New York memorializing opposition to any tives reaffirms its support for traditional Representatives from West Virginia. legislation which infringes upon the right of marriage as the union of one man and one the people to keep and bear arms; to the woman, as expressed in Amendment 83 of the POM–155. A resolution adopted by the Committee on the Judiciary. Constitution of the State of Arkansas and House of Delegates of the State of West Vir- POM–158. A resolution adopted by the the Defense of Marriage Act; and be it fur- ginia memorializing support for an amend- Town Board of Sumner, WI memorializing ther ment to the United States Constitution to support of an amendment to the U.S. Con- Resolved, That the chief clerk of the House establish that corporations and unions are stitution stating that only human beings are of Representatives distribute a copy of this not entitled to the same rights and protec- endowed with constitutional rights and resolution to the President of the United tion as natural persons under the Constitu- money is not speech, and therefore regu- States, the Vice President of the United tion; to the Committee on the Judiciary. lating political contributions and spending is

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not equivalent to limiting political speech; S. 1567 A resolution (S. Res. 228) authorizing the to the Committee on the Judiciary. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the reporting of committee funding resolutions f names of the Senator from Washington for the period of October 1, 2013, through February 28, 2015; (Ms. CANTWELL), the Senator from New ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS A resolution (S. Res. 253) authorizing ex- York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator S. 55 penditures by committees of the Senate for from Hawaii (Mr. SCHATZ) and the Sen- the periods October 1, 2013, through Sep- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the ator from New Hampshire (Mrs. SHA- tember 30, 2014, and October 1, 2014, through name of the Senator from Montana HEEN) were added as cosponsors of S. February 28, 2015. (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor 1567, a bill to provide for the compensa- There being no objection, the Senate of S. 55, a bill to prohibit Members of tion of furloughed Federal employees. Congress and the President from re- proceeded to consider the resolutions. ceiving pay during Government shut- f Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- downs. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO imous consent that the resolutions be agreed to and the motions to recon- S. 116 MEET sider be laid upon the table en bloc, At the request of Mr. REED, the name COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES with no intervening action or debate. of the Senator from New Hampshire Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a cosponsor unanimous consent that the Com- objection, it is so ordered. of S. 116, a bill to revise and extend mittee on Armed Services be author- The resolutions were agreed to. provisions under the Garrett Lee ized to meet during the sessions of the (The resolution (S. Res. 228) is print- Smith Memorial Act. Senate on October 3, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. ed in the RECORD of Tuesday, Sep- S. 489 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tember 17, 2013, and the resolution (S. At the request of Mr. THUNE, the objection, it is so ordered. Res. 253) is printed in the RECORD of name of the Senator from Minnesota COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Tuesday, September 24, 2013, under (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) sponsor of S. 489, a bill to amend the unanimous consent that the Com- Tariff Act of 1930 to increase and adjust mittee on Foreign Relations be author- f for inflation the maximum value of ar- ized to meet during the session of the ticles that may be imported duty-free Senate on October 3, 2013, at 10 a.m., to ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, by one person on one day, and for other hold a hearing entitled, ‘‘Reversing 2013 purposes. Iran’s Nuclear Program.’’ Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- S. 1335 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without imous consent that when the Senate At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the objection, it is so ordered. completes its business today, it ad- name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. SUBCOMMITTEE ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE AND journ until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Fri- HELLER) was added as a cosponsor of S. GLOBAL NARCOTICS day, October 4; that following the pray- 1335, a bill to protect and enhance op- Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask er and the pledge, the morning hour be portunities for recreational hunting, unanimous consent that the Com- deemed expired, the Journal of pro- fishing, and shooting, and for other mittee on Foreign Relations be author- ceedings be approved to date, the time purposes. ized to meet during the session of the for the two leaders be reserved for their S. 1445 Senate on October 3, 2013, at 2:30 p.m., use later in the day; and that following At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the to hold a Western Hemisphere and any leader remarks, the Senate be in a name of the Senator from Arkansas Global Narcotics Affairs subcommittee period of morning business for debate (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- nomination hearing. only until 2 p.m., with Senators per- sor of S. 1445, a bill to amend the Pub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mitted to speak for up to 10 minutes lic Health Service Act to provide for objection, it is so ordered. each. the participation of optometrists in the f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without National Health Service Corps scholar- objection, it is so ordered. ship and loan repayment programs, and AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE for other purposes. FUNDING f S. 1537 Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the imous consent that the Senate proceed ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10:30 A.M. name of the Senator from Arkansas to the consideration of Calendar Nos. TOMORROW (Mr. PRYOR) was added as a cosponsor 188 and 198, resolutions relative to the Mr. REID. Mr. President, if there is of S. 1537, a bill to ensure that any new authorization of committee funding. no further business to come before the or revised requirement providing for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the screening, testing, or treatment of objection to proceeding to the resolu- it stand adjourned under the previous individuals operating commercial tions en bloc? order. motor vehicles for sleep disorders is Without objection, the clerk will re- There being no objection, the Senate, adopted through a rulemaking pro- port the resolutions by title. at 4:15 p.m., adjourned until Friday, ceeding, and for other purposes. The legislative clerk read as follows: October 4, 2013, at 10:30 a.m.

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IN HONOR OF PATIENTS, FAMILIES RECOGNIZING HABITAT FOR HU- homes, with nearly 60,000 volunteers having AND CAREGIVERS COPING WITH MANITY AND THE CARTER WORK contributed over one million hours to help FTD PROJECT build homes in the East Bay and Silicon Val- ley. HON. ZOE LOFGREN These community–built homes are also sus- HON. PATRICK MEEHAN OF CALIFORNIA tainable and environmentally friendly. Habitat uses green design by taking into account en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA ergy efficiency, smart use of building mate- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, October 3, 2013 rials, and water usage to better protect the en- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today vironment and Habitat homeowners. Over 60 Thursday, October 3, 2013 along with my colleagues Rep. Anna Eshoo, green homes have been built in the Bay Area using these environmentally–conscious build- Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Rep. Sam Farr, Rep. John Garamendi, Rep. ing principles. honor the patients, families and caregivers in Michael Honda, Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Jerry McNerney, and Rep. George Miller, to express We thank President and Mrs. Carter and Pennsylvania’s Seventh coping with our most sincere appreciation to Habitat for Habitat for Humanity for this important work. frontotemporal degeneration, a disease proc- Humanity and the Carter Work Project. We hope their legacy of public service will ess with devastating effect on the areas of the For 30 years, former President Jimmy Car- serve as an inspiration to others to support brain that give us our personality. One unique ter and Mrs. Rosalynn Carter have spent a and serve their communities. characteristic of FTD is that it is a young per- week a year on a building project with Habitat f son’s dementia—with the onset of symptoms for Humanity. Their annual commitment to HONORING RICARDO ICAZA typically beginning between the ages of 40 Habitat is called the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter and 60. These symptoms include a com- Work Project and brings attention to Habitat’s HON. JULIA BROWNLEY plicated mix of language impairments, work across the globe and in our local com- munities. This year the Carters are in Oakland OF CALIFORNIA changes in personality and behavior, and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES loss of muscle control and movement prob- and San Jose for the 30th annual event. President Carter first became involved with Thursday, October 3, 2013 lems. Habitat for Humanity in 1984 when he used Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, National news outlets have covered this his carpentry expertise to help renovate an today, I rise to recognize Ricardo F. Icaza, a awful disease in recent years. The New York apartment building in New York City. Ever revered labor leader whose lifelong work and Times recently highlighted Michael French’s since, President Carter and Mrs. Carter have dedication has resulted in the success of experience with FTD. Michael was a good been building homes every year with Habitat. Southern California’s workforce. cook, but he suddenly started burning every The Carters have built homes in New York, Il- For more than 50 years, Ricardo has been pot he cooked with. He would throw away im- linois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wis- a loyal and effective member of the United portant tax documents make financial deci- consin, Miami, D.C., South Dakota, Southern Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Inter- California, Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Geor- sions that didn’t make any sense. Michael’s national Union Local 770, which currently has gia, Alabama, Michigan, Mississippi, Lou- over 30,000 members in the food, retail and wife encouraged him to seek medical help, but isiana, Maryland, Minnesota, and now in Cali- healthcare industries. it took over a year before Michael was prop- fornia. Ricardo has held numerous positions in erly diagnosed with FTD and could receive ap- The Carters have also helped build homes Local 770 including, research assistant, orga- propriate treatment to manage his behavioral abroad in Mexico, Canada, Hungary, Phil- nizer, business representative and secretary- symptoms. Michael now resides in a nursing ippines, Korea, South Africa, India, Thailand, treasurer. In 1981, Ricardo became the first home. China, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Haiti. Latino president of Local 770 because of his The housing market in the San Francisco FTD robs far too many Americans like Mi- commitment to preserving middle class values. Bay Area continues to be among the least af- Under Ricardo’s resilient and unwavering chael of the ability to work, care for himself, fordable in the United States. Less than half of leadership, Local 770 has become the largest and be a loving family member. However, families in the area can afford to buy a home local union in California and one of the largest there is no known cure for FTD, and many cli- and for low–income families it is nearly impos- in the entire nation. Ricardo demonstrated his nicians miss the diagnosis, especially as FTD sible. There is a strong need and demand for adept negotiation skills numerous times in is rare and dementia is primarily considered a affordable housing in the Bay Area and the order to ensure that his members are fairly problem of the elderly. Consequently, patients, lack of affordable housing is damaging our compensated with the pay and benefits that families, and caregivers may endure years of communities. Our community needs strong so- they have worked so hard to earn. confusion and ineffective treatment. lutions to this crisis. In 2003, Ricardo stood up for the middle Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley class and successfully led his members Michael’s story was brought to my attention has helped revitalize neighborhoods, build through a difficult 142 day lockout and strike recently by a constituent who lost his father to sustainable housing solutions, and assist fami- resulting in the preservation of the health care FTD, and is now on the board of the Associa- lies in becoming successful homeowners. benefits that he worked so hard to create tion for Frontotemporal Degeneration, a non- Since 1986, Habitat has helped strengthen throughout the course of his presidency. The profit in Pennsylvania’s Seventh District. This communities and empowered over 360 low–in- tenacity Ricardo displayed during the lockout nonprofit is doing critically important work to come families in Alameda, Contra Costa, and illustrated his dedication to improving the lives raise public awareness and support medical Santa Clara counties. of working men and women. research on the diagnosis, treatment, and pre- Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley In addition to Ricardo’s determined efforts vention of FTD. I urge my colleagues to learn deals with the challenge of affordable housing for our region’s workers, he is an outstanding more about FTD and what they can do to help by using volunteer labor and donated funds citizen who defines philanthropy. His gen- and materials to build affordable homes for erosity and commitment to charitable causes their constituents access quality medical care families in need. These families contribute demonstrate Ricardo’s passion for the better- and services, and to support the medical re- ‘‘sweat equity’’ by contributing hundreds of ment of our community and country. In 2001, search that is needed to cure FTD and related hours of labor in building their own homes. Ricardo established the UFCW Local 770 neurological diseases. Habitat for Humanity helps build commu- Icaza Foundation, a unique non-profit organi- nities by strengthening neighborhood ties. zation that raises funds for leukemia research Habitat recruits volunteers to help build its and other worthy local charities.

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An active participant in Rayburn House Office Building, Wash- ciation for Hispanic Elderly and a former trust- the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Watkins was a ington, DC. ee of the California State University system. member of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your He also serves as the President of the Los in Montgomery, Alabama when Dr. Martin Lu- consultation with the Foreign Affairs Com- Angeles County Federation of Labor, which is ther King Jr. was pastor. Dr. Watkins drove mittee on H.R. 3233, which temporarily ex- the largest labor federation in the country. tends the period during which certain Iraqis the church station wagon on Sunday mornings previously employed by the United States Ricardo’s remarkable and longstanding ca- and was active in the Montgomery bus boy- Government may be granted special immi- reer exemplifies his passion and commitment cotts. When Dr. Watkins joined the Johns grant status. I agreed to the Foreign Affairs to our community’s working people. I am Hopkins University’s admission committee, he Committee being discharged of our referral pleased to join the Tri-Counties Central Labor made it his mission to diversify both the admit- so that the bill could be promptly considered Council in honoring Ricardo F. Icaza. ted students and the faculty. He assisted on the House floor this evening. I am writing f many future Black doctors in entering and to confirm our mutual understanding regard- ing the Foreign Affairs Committee’s con- graduating from medical school. Dr. Watkins IN CELEBRATION OF THE CAREER tinuing Rule X legislative jurisdiction over actively wrote letters to qualified candidates OF DR. LEVI WATKINS, JR. portions of H.R. 3233, which is not affected by encouraging them to apply to the school. His that waiver decision. relentless determination and hard work in- I appreciate your assistance in expediting HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS creased minority representation at Johns Hop- this important legislation for floor consider- OF MARYLAND kins School of Medicine by 400% in four ation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years. Sincerely, EDWARD R. ROYCE, Thursday, October 3, 2013 Dr. Watkins created the Johns Hopkins’ Chairman. Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration in Jan- with great appreciation and respect to recog- uary of 1982 and has held the event every HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, January since that time. The event honors Dr. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, nize a true pioneer in the field of health care Washington, DC, October 3, 2013. and in the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Levi Martin Luther King Jr. and his ideals and has brought an array of speakers to the hospital to Hon. ED ROYCE, Watkins, Jr. has distinguished himself as one Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Ray- of the nation’s most highly regarded cardiac address students and faculty members, includ- burn House Office Building, Washington, surgeons. He has been an inspirational figure ing Reverend Jesse Jackson, actor Danny DC. for the medical community, African Americans Glover, and the late Coretta Scott King. DEAR CHAIRMAN ROYCE: Thank you for and the entire nation. After 40 years in medi- Thankfully, even after his retirement, Dr. Wat- your letter regarding H.R. 3233, to extend the period during which Iraqis who were em- cine, Dr. Watkins has announced that he will kins will continue to play an integral role in the annual commemoration. ployed by the United States Government in retire from Johns Hopkins Medicine located in Iraq may be granted special immigrant sta- my congressional district. In 1991, Dr. Watkins was promoted to be a tus and to temporarily increase the fee or Dr. Watkins attended Tennessee State Uni- full professor of cardiac surgery, becoming the surcharge for processing machine-readable versity and graduated with a degree in biology first African American at the Johns Hopkins nonimmigrant visas. with honors. Inspired by his experiences dur- University School of Medicine to hold this po- As you noted, the Committee on Foreign ing the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Watkins, sition. He was later appointed Associate Dean Affairs was granted an additional referral of in the School of Medicine and Dean of the uni- the bill. I am most appreciative of your deci- who had set his sights on medical school, de- sion to discharge the Committee on Foreign cided that ‘‘it was time Vanderbilt was inte- versity’s postdoctoral programs and faculty de- Affairs from further consideration of H.R. grated.’’ In May of 1966, Dr. Watkins became velopment. 3233 so that it could proceed expeditiously to the first African American to be admitted into It is with a sense of great appreciation and the House floor. I acknowledge that although Vanderbilt University’s School of Medicine. admiration that I thank Dr. Watkins for all he you waived formal consideration of the bill, This was just the beginning of the many has done for the medical field, the Black com- the Committee on the Foreign Affairs is in ‘‘firsts’’ that Dr. Watkins would amass as he munity and the entire nation. Baltimore is very no way waiving its jurisdiction over the sub- ject matter contained in those provisions of blazed his trail of success. When he subse- fortunate to have such a dedicated pioneer to the bill that fall within your Rule X jurisdic- quently graduated from Vanderbilt School of call its own. I wish Dr. Watkins all the best in tion. Medicine in 1970, Dr. Watkins became the his retirement and thank him for his visionary Sincerely, first African American to do so. work that has made a profound impact on our BOB GOODLATTE, In late 1970, Dr. Watkins began a surgical country. Chairman. internship at Johns Hopkins University Medical In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., f School in Baltimore, becoming the first African whom Dr. Watkins knew well, ‘‘The ultimate DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CON- American in that program. He interrupted his measure of a man is not where he stands in TINUING APPROPRIATIONS RESO- internship in 1973 to complete two years of moments of comfort and convenience, but LUTION, 2014 cardiac research at Harvard Medical School. It where he stands at times of challenge and was at Harvard where Dr. Watkins experi- controversy.’’ By this or any measure, Dr. SPEECH OF enced his first scientific breakthrough with his Watkins is truly a great man. research into the connection between the HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN OF MARYLAND renin angiotensin system and congestive heart f failure. This discovery later led to the use of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES angiotensin blockers in the treatment of heart SHORT-TERM EXTENSION OF Wednesday, October 2, 2013 failure. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT PROGRAM Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I am en- After returning to Johns Hopkins and com- couraged to hear my Republican colleagues pleting his residency, Dr. Watkins became SPEECH OF stand in support of the District of Columbia’s Johns Hopkins’ first African American chief HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE ability to expend its own local funds. I agree. resident in cardiac surgery. Three years later, As a member representing a district that in 1978, Dr. Watkins became an assistant pro- OF CALIFORNIA neighbors DC, I have been a long-time sup- fessor in the Division of Cardiac Surgery at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES porter of budget autonomy for our nation’s Johns Hopkins Medical School. Wednesday, October 2, 2013 capital. It should be able to spend its local dol- Some months later, in February 1980, Dr. lars without waiting for approval from this Con- Watkins performed a ground breaking proce- Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- gress. I hope my colleagues will remember dure. He implanted an automatic implantable lowing exchange of letters on H.R. 3233, be- this debate and work towards a long-term leg- defibrillator into the human heart, saving a tween myself and the Chairman of the Com- islative fix for this issue. woman’s life and becoming the first surgeon to mittee on the Judiciary, the gentleman from However, we have a way to solve the imme- perform the operation. This operation has Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE). diate problem for the District of Columbia

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:21 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K03OC8.003 E03OCPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS October 3, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1425 today. If we take up the Senate’s clean con- Concurrently, Ms. Hudson served as a Wells worked for a variety of non-profits, including tinuing resolution, we can send it to the Presi- Fargo agent from 1890 to 1919, making her the American Red Cross and B’nai B’rith Inter- dent for his signature tonight, giving DC the the longest serving female Wells Fargo agent national. He is an extremely active member of necessary authority and letting those federal in California. the community, having served the Jewish employee residents of DC and all our Con- I salute the community of Winchester on Community Center of the Palm Beaches and gressional districts go back to work tomorrow. their 125th anniversary, a community that has as a Palm Beach County Poll Worker. We could reopen the National Institutes of significantly contributed to the active, histor- In addition to all of his accomplishments, Health, our national parks, and the Veterans ical, and thriving nature of Riverside County. Larry is a proud grandfather and great-grand- Administration. And we could ensure that all Though small in size, it has added mightily to father and an avid golfer. Americans have access to the government the county and state in which it resides. I am I know I join with his friends and family in services they need. I call on my colleagues to honored to represent Winchester in the House celebrating this wonderful milestone. I wish bring up the clean CR and end this shut down of Representatives and look forward to con- him good health and continued success in the today. tinuing to serve its residents as the Member of coming year. f Congress for the 42nd District of California. f f TRIBUTE TO THE TOWN OF WIN- PERSONAL EXPLANATION CHESTER ON ITS 125TH ANNIVER- HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER- SARY SARY OF REDINGTON MEMORIAL HON. DANIEL WEBSTER HOME OF FLORIDA HON. KEN CALVERT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD Thursday, October 3, 2013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MAINE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, October 3, 2013 Thursday, October 3, 2013 rollcall No. 484, had I been present, I would Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Town of Winchester, one of the old- f est communities in Riverside County. On Oc- recognize Redington Memorial Home as it tober 5, 2013, the town will celebrate its 125th celebrates its 75th year of providing quality, HONORING THE WORLD WAR II anniversary. Winchester has a rich and color- affordable, assisted living to Maine’s seniors. VETERANS OF ILLINOIS ful past, and will continue to contribute to the More than 75 years ago, John R. McClellan landscape, diversity and history of our county bequeathed his will funds to transform the HON. BILL FOSTER former home of Civil War General Russell B. and the State of California. OF ILLINOIS Shepard into an affordable and safe retirement Settlers came to Winchester in the late IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1800s for its warm weather and open space residence for the elderly women of the abounding with potential for growth. Rich and Skowhegan community. Since Redington Me- Thursday, October 3, 2013 fertile farm lands and natural resources kept morial Home first opened its doors on October Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the early settlers in Pleasant Valley and 15, 1938, it has grown and prospered, offering honor the World War II veterans who traveled helped create the thriving community it is a wide range of support and care for many to Washington, D.C. on October 2, 2013 with today. The Angelo Domenigoni and senior citizens of Skowhegan, Maine. Honor Flight Chicago. Since 2008, this honor- Gaudenzio Garbini families first settled in the Redington Home supports the individuality able program has given World War II veterans area in 1879. and independence of its residents, encour- from the Chicago area the opportunity to visit These early settlers established a town site, aging recreational fitness and social activities, the World War II Memorial on the National which they named Winchester, after the widow as well as facilitating engagement in commu- Mall in Washington, D.C. for a day of honor, of Horace Winchester, Mrs. Amy Winchester. nity affairs. It also provides a dining experi- remembrance and celebration. Shortly thereafter, in 1880, the first post office ence unmatched by most retirement homes, For many, this will be the first time they was established, and original settler, Angelo as the culinary staff offers a nutritious, diverse have the opportunity to visit the World War II Domenigoni appointed the first Postmaster. menu and accommodates the individual pref- Memorial, which was built to honor their cour- Soon, other families including the Patterson, erences of residents. Additionally, in 2007, age and service to this great nation. These Rice, and Haslam clans joined the community. Redington Home completed a significant ex- brave Americans sacrificed and endured so These early families agreed that a Methodist pansion to provide state of the art facilities for much so that we can enjoy the freedoms we Church should be established, and after much its residents and to accommodate more of have today and for that, we owe them our support from the town, in 1887 a church was Maine’s seniors. eternal gratitude. built at the site of Rock House. On October 10, 2013, Redington Memorial Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me In pursuit of establishing a town of Home will commemorate the 75th anniversary in welcoming each of these brave veterans to likeminded people, landowners Amy Win- of its opening by hosting a reception with resi- Washington and to their memorial: chester, Elizabeth Rice, Dennis O’Leary and dents and members of the greater community. Marvin R. Aardema; Norman A. Ackerman; Reverend J.G. Miller hired T.M. Parsons to I am delighted to recognize the accomplish- Laurence L. Andersen; Ben H. Arkes; Edward draw a map of their proposed town site, which ments of this wonderful facility and look for- P. Arlis; Berton Becker; Kenneth Beelen; was submitted to the County of San Diego on ward to its continued success in the years to George A. Behling Jr.; Anthony Bouman; January 23, 1888, and is still used to this day. come. James Cheatham; Emanuel J. Cizek; Anthony In 1893, the County of Riverside was formed Mr. Speaker, please join me again in con- Cook; Robert D. Easoz; Melvin F. Ehrenreich; and Winchester became a census-designated gratulating Redington Memorial Home on 75 D. Wayne Emigh; Theodore Faber; Anthony place of the new community. F.L. Loveland of years of exceptional service. Faklis; James Louis Fattore; Chester J. Winchester was given the honor of serving as f Filipowicz; Lloyd C. Funk; Albert Gencur; An- the first supervisor for Riverside County. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAWRENCE gelo Giannone; Gerry A. Goldman; Lawrence The citizens of Winchester continued to ‘‘LARRY’’ OCHSTEIN F. Gusman; Robert V. Haas; Harry L. Hanson make significant contributions to the county Sr.; Ervin W. Hentsch; Morris Isaac; William R. throughout its development. In 1896, F.T. HON. LOIS FRANKEL Johnson; Julian H. Johnson; Robert J. Kaiser; Lindenberger of Winchester was elected to the Richard P. Katello; Arnold Kincaid; Earl W. OF FLORIDA California State Assembly. Mr. Lindenberger Kochan; John Koepsell; Sheldon H. Konowitz; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had been a long standing fixture within the Orville Kruse; Reginald Z. Krzeminski; Warren town, owning a farm known as ‘‘Olive Green,’’ Thursday, October 3, 2013 E. Kuehl; Sam Lafata; Robert I. Lamken; located at the cross of Lindenberger and New- Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Henry Larsen; Jerome Levin; Aaron B. Levin; port roads. Dr. Charles S. Dickson, M.D., the rise today to celebrate Lawrence ‘‘Larry’’ Frank M. Lieber; Louis Limper; Frank Jr. Lutz; neighborhood doctor, became one of the first Ochstein, a resident of South Florida who Michael Lynch; Marie Lynch; Blanch M. Coroners of Riverside County in 1898. From turns 80 today. Mason; Joseph A. Massura; James J. McClure 1890 to 1929, Tilla Patterson Hudson served Mr. Ochstein, a proud veteran, has been a Jr.; John M. McDonald; John F. Moran; John as a station agent for the Santa Fe Railroad. South Florida resident since 1976. He has F. Muldoon; David T. Neems; James F. Nerad

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:21 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.002 E03OCPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2013 Jr.; Gus Nicholas; Richard Oates; Louis A. the month in which we campaign to raise paratory High School. She has inspired the Paries; William J. Parrillo; Arthur E. Rawers; awareness for breast cancer and celebrate the entire Milwaukee Public System with her Robert J. Real; Edward W. Rethford; Morton victories in research and innovation in treat- achievement. Rich; Robert A. Rose; Leo Ryan; Peter F. ment. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Sarah Sammarco. Bennie L. Sarff; Francis M. In 2013, an estimated 300,000 new cases of Berndt. The citizens of the Fourth Congres- Schaben; Robert Schinz; Paul E. Schneider; invasive and non-invasive breast cancer in sional District and the state of Wisconsin are John Scigousky; Donald C. Shannon; Charles women will arise and almost 40,000 women privileged to have someone of her ability and F. Shenoha; Henry Sidof; Estley K. Surridge; will die of breast cancer. In men, more than dedicated service teaching and guiding our fu- George E. Tejcek; Melvin Torch; John A. 2,000 cases of invasive breast cancer will be ture leaders. I am honored, for these reasons, Tumpich; Herman G. Van Stedum; Maurice D. detected and about 400 men will die from to pay tribute to Sarah Berndt. VonAlmen; Harry Vosburg; Robert Voss; breast cancer. Though the numbers are dis- f Henry E. Webb; Robert F. Wenger; Elmer A. heartening, breast cancer research has made Wills; Robert J. Winicki; Fred S. Yanow; Rose significant strides. CONGRATULATING REX TILLER- E. Yauk; and Harold Zarky. Early detection of breast cancer through SON ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF EN- f mammograms improves survival rates. Reg- ular screenings remain the best way to detect GINEERING HONORING JOHN BEAUMONT breast cancer and women should be encour- aged to get regular exams. While 70 percent HON. KENNY MARCHANT HON. JULIA BROWNLEY of women receive regular mammograms, this OF TEXAS OF CALIFORNIA number can still be higher to increase preven- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. Thursday, October 3, 2013 Unfortunately, we all know someone—a sis- Thursday, October 3, 2013 ter, mother, daughter, aunt, or another loved Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I am proud Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, one—who has been diagnosed and suffered to recognize and congratulate Rex W. today, I rise to recognize John Beaumont, an through breast cancer. Each year, the month Tillerson of Irving, Texas, for his induction into influential and respected individual whose of October reminds us of those lost and the the National Academy of Engineering, which work on behalf of California’s labor community survivors whose stories can empower us to will take place on October 6, 2013, here in is not only remarkable, but truly commend- continue to raise awareness and strive to find Washington, DC. able. a cure for breast cancer. Please join me in Induction into the National Academy of En- John began his long-standing career as a supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. gineering is one of the highest professional honors that engineers can receive. Members labor leader in Ventura County. It was here f where he joined Branch 2902 of the National are elected by their peers in annual classes. Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and A TRIBUTE TO SARAH BERNDT— This year’s class consists of 69 members and began his commitment to the organization and 2013 MILKEN EDUCATOR HONOREE 11 foreign associates from various different the thousands of individuals it represents. engineering fields. Membership recognizes Since its establishment in 1889, the National HON. GWEN MOORE ‘‘those who have made outstanding contribu- Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) has OF WISCONSIN tions to ‘engineering research, practice, or been safeguarding the rights, liberties and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education, including where appropriate, signifi- well-being of the United States Postal Service cant contributions to the engineering literature’ Thursday, October 3, 2013 employees. and to the ‘pioneering of new and developing Over the trajectory of his career, John has Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fields of technology, making major advance- successfully climbed the professional ladder recognize Sarah Berndt, a Milwaukee Public ments in traditional fields of engineering, or on multiple occasions. He served as the NALC School teacher at Ronald Reagan College developing/implementing innovative ap- Branch 231’s Financial Officer and was also Preparatory High School in Milwaukee, Wis- proaches to engineering education.’ ’’ Mr. elected as the Director of Education for the consin. Ms. Berndt, recipient of the 2013 Tillerson’s election is specifically for his ‘‘engi- California State Association of Letter Carriers Milken Educator Award, teaches ninth grade neering leadership in the production of hydro- (SCALC). He served as the California State Spanish and an introductory international bac- carbons in remote and hostile environments.’’ Association of Letter Carriers Vice President calaureate class. Rex Tillerson may be known to many as the and subsequently became the organization’s Ms. Berndt, one of only 40 teachers in the Chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corpora- first, full-time President. United States to receive this prestigious award tion, but he is also a remarkable engineer in John’s perseverance and overarching dedi- in 2013, was honored before her peers, stu- his own right. He earned a Bachelor of cation to our labor force has been instrumental dents and dignitaries at Ronald Reagan High Science degree in civil engineering from the in the fruition and strengthening of California’s School on October 2, 2013. The Milken Edu- University of Texas at Austin in 1975 and working families. Under John’s unwavering cator Award was founded in 1985 by the joined Exxon Company, U.S.A. in that same leadership, dozens of NALC branches across Milken Family Foundation. The award recog- year. Starting as an engineer, Tillerson worked the state of California have prospered and nizes early and midcareer teachers who have his way up the ranks of Exxon—becoming successfully executed numerous labor cam- made a significant impact and have promising President of Exxon Yemen Inc. and Esso Ex- paigns and initiatives. futures in the field. ploration and Production Khorat Inc. in 1995, John exemplifies the finest in California’s Ms. Berndt pursued teaching as a career Vice President of Exxon Ventures and Presi- workforce. His dedication to our community because: ‘‘I wanted to inspire and be inspired. dent of Exxon Neftegas Ltd. in 1998, and Ex- and state is one that I applaud. It gives me I wanted it to be more of a collaborative ad- ecutive Vice President of the newly merged great pleasure to join Tri-Counties Central venture than a dictatorship. I wanted to be dif- ExxonMobil Development Co. in 1999. Labor Council in honoring John Beaumont’s ferent.’’ Ms. Berndt has taught at Ronald In 2001, Tillerson was named Senior Vice work. Reagan High School for three years and is re- President of Exxon Mobil Corporation, and in f spected by students and faculty alike. 2004 he was elected President of the corpora- In order to be considered for a Milken tion and a member of the Board of Directors SUPPORT FOR BREAST CANCER Award, the individual must exhibit the following on March 1, 2004. He assumed his current AWARENESS MONTH attributes: exhibit exceptional instructional tal- position of Chairman and CEO on January 1, ent and student learning results; demonstrate 2006. Under his leadership, ExxonMobil has HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON accomplishments outside the classroom that become one of the largest and most success- OF TEXAS provide a model of professional excellence; be ful publicly held corporations in the world. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an early to midcareer educator who offers Under Tillerson’s direction, ExxonMobil has long-range potential for leadership; and be an also become a leader in the effort to improve Thursday, October 3, 2013 educator whose contributions may be educational outcomes for all students—espe- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. unheralded but worthy of the spotlight. cially in science, technology, engineering, and Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my sup- Ms. Berndt has met all the criteria and has mathematics. port for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. made a difference in the lives of her students Tillerson has long been active in the Boy Since 1985, October has been designated as and faculty at Ronald Reagan College Pre- Scouts of America (BSA). He earned the rank

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Vaucher was the first 2012, he was awarded the Silver Beaver for The planning and design process of the Ad- pilot ever to fly the B–29 at an elevation of his service to his local BSA Council in Dallas, vanced Light Source began in 1987, and 38,000 feet. In recognition of his contributions Texas. ground was broken in 1988, with construction to the B–29 program, he was selected as Mis- Tillerson is also involved in several business completed in 1993. The official dedication took sion Commander to lead 525 B–29s in a final organizations, including as a trustee at the place on the morning of October 22, 1993. show-of-force flight over General MacArthur’s Center for Strategic and International Studies Funded by the Department of Energy Office Japanese surrender signing ceremony on the and at the American Petroleum Institute, and of Science, the nation’s largest funder of the USS Battleship Missouri. as a member of the Business Roundtable and physical sciences, the Advanced Light Source Lt. Col. Vaucher’s courage and dedication in formerly the Executive Committee of the Busi- has contributed directly to the nation’s innova- serving others continued long after he left the ness Council (in 2011 and 2012). Tillerson is tion vitality and economic security. Air Force Reserve in 1962. He has been a also the vice chairman of the Ford’s Theatre Through a rigorous and independent peer local leader in Bridgewater Township for dec- Society, and a former director of the United review process, only the most important re- ades. His efforts helped lead to the establish- Negro College Fund. search proposals are accepted each year to ment of the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional In 2006, Tillerson was named a Distin- utilize ALS’s 40 beamlines, which operate si- School District, the Bridgewater Township Po- guished Engineer Graduate by the UT multaneously over 5,000 hours per year. More lice Department and the Bridgewater Town- Cockrell School of Engineering. He is also a than 2,000 researchers from academic, indus- ship sewage system. I applaud Lt. Col. member of the Chancellor’s Council, Develop- trial, and government laboratories worldwide Vaucher’s decorated history of military and ment Board and the Engineering Advisory use the ALS and publish an estimated 600 community service, and congratulate him for Board for the University of Texas at Austin, scientific publications annually. his induction into the New Jersey Aviation Hall where he was named a distinguished alumnus To date, extraordinary research at the ALS of Fame. in 2007. In 2011, he received an honorary has led to a number of discoveries, including: f doctorate engineering degree from the longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries for electric Worcester Polytechnic Institute. In 2012, he vehicles; nanoscale magnetic imaging for CONGRATULATING TAIWAN ON received the Lincoln Medal from Ford’s The- compact data storage; plastic solar cells that THEIR NATIONAL DAY atre Society. are flexible and easy to produce; inroads into Tillerson is a native of Texas, born in Wich- developing artificial photosynthesis for clean, HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA ita Falls and a graduate of Huntsville High renewable energy; fine-tuning of combustion OF CALIFORNIA School in Huntsville, class of 1970. While at for cleaner-burning fuels; more effective chem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UT Austin, he participated in Tejas Club, the ical reactions for fuel cells; the use of mi- Thursday, October 3, 2013 Longhorn Band, and Alpha Phi Omega. He crobes to clean up toxins; cheaper biofuels and his wife live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area from renewable sources; characterizing protein Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and have four children and four grandchildren. structures for rational drug design; and pro- commemorate Taiwan’s National Day—a day Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th District of duction of even-smaller transistors for more more commonly referred to as Double Ten Texas, I ask all my distinguished colleagues to powerful computers. Day as it falls on October 10. Double 10 Day join me in congratulating Rex W. Tillerson on Truly, the Advanced Light Source continues is a joyous and important day for the Tai- the high professional accomplishment of his to be among our country’s most important and wanese people, and I am proud to join in the induction into the National Academy of Engi- relevant research tools for the advancement of celebration of this anniversary. neering. science and technology. Moreover, the sci- The United States and Taiwan, formally known as the Republic of China, have long f entific discoveries and contributions resulting from its use are fundamental to the growth enjoyed a mutual and beneficial friendship— HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVER- and vibrancy of our nation’s economy. one forged by our political, economic, cultural, SARY OF THE ADVANCED LIGHT On behalf of California’s 13th Congressional and strategic ties. This strong alliance is predi- SOURCE RESEARCH FACILITY District, I offer my congratulations and best cated in part on shared values. In fact, Taiwan wishes to all employees of the ALS, former has nurtured a stable democracy and vibrant HON. BARBARA LEE and current, on reaching this important mile- economy that encourages the entrepreneurial OF CALIFORNIA stone. I look forward to working with the Lab spirit. In the past year, the U.S.-Taiwan rela- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and with the Department of Energy on secur- tionship has been further strengthened through Taiwan’s inclusion in the U.S. visa- Thursday, October 3, 2013 ing a bright future for this extraordinary sci- entific resource. waiver program and the resumption of trade Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise f talks between our two countries, as part of the today to recognize the Advanced Light Source Trade and Investment Framework Agreement. (ALS) research facility at the Lawrence Berke- HONORING LT. COLONEL ROBERT Taiwan has become an economic engine in ley National Laboratory on the occasion of its VAUCHER ON HIS INDUCTION Asia and it continues to play a critical role in 20th anniversary. For two decades, this re- INTO THE NEW JERSEY AVIA- the global supply chain for technology prod- markable scientific tool has provided sci- TION HALL OF FAME ucts. In 2012, Taiwan imported over $6 billion entists, students and organizations from in goods from California and it is currently our around the United States and the world ac- HON. LEONARD LANCE country’s 7th largest export market in the cess to extremely bright sources of intense OF NEW JERSEY world. I have had the pleasure of meeting and coherent short-wavelength light for use in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President Ma and Ambassador King Pu- scientific experiments. Tsung, and believe their strong visionary lead- The intensity of the ALS’s light source is Thursday, October 3, 2013 ership will continue to fortify the bridge be- one billion times brighter than the sun, allow- Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tween our two countries. ing researchers to characterize the electronic recognize Lt. Colonel Robert Vaucher, of As the Representative of California’s 17th structure of matter and to reveal microscopic Bridgewater, New Jersey, on his induction into district and as the Chair Emeritus of the Con- structures with elemental and chemical speci- the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame. Lt. Col. gressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I ficity. Vaucher enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in know firsthand the invaluable impact of the This extraordinary tool, by revealing the mo- 1940 and served valiantly throughout the en- more than 13,000 people of Taiwanese de- lecular and chemical makeup of organic and tirety of World War II. He has remained a scent residing in the heart of Silicon Valley, inorganic materials, offers unprecedented op- presence in his community and in service to and the more than 180,000 Taiwanese-Ameri- portunities for state-of-the art research in ma- our country since. cans living in the San Francisco Bay Area. In terials science, biology, chemistry, physics, Lt. Col. Vaucher was first assigned to Cen- fact, Santa Clara Valley is home to the 2nd and the environmental sciences. Uniquely fo- tral America in 1942, where he logged over largest Taiwanese-American population in the

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DAVID LOEBSACK tices.’’ Again, Mr. Speaker, I extend my congratula- An on-going pattern of human rights abuses tions and best wishes to the people of Tai- OF IOWA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by King Mohammed’s security forces and se- wan—and to the Taiwanese-Americans in my cret police against voices for political reform, district and across this country—on the occa- Thursday, October 3, 2013 including self-determination for the occupied sion of the 102nd anniversary of the Republic Mr. LOEBSACK. Mr. Speaker, today, over Western Sahara, are well documented by of China (Taiwan) on their National Day this ninety Iowa veterans of World War II and the human rights organizations. According to Am- October 10. Korean War have traveled to our nation’s cap- nesty International, ‘‘Pro-independence activ- ital. Together, they will visit the monuments ists have been imprisoned following dem- f that were built in their honor by a grateful na- onstrations calling for the right to self-deter- tion. At a time of great division in our capital, mination for the people of the Western Sa- COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS OF our veterans of the World War II and Korean hara, and some have reportedly been tortured AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS War generations remind us of not only the or otherwise ill-treated during questioning by AT DUKE UNIVERSITY best of our great nation but also the unity with Moroccan law enforcement officials.’’ which our nation responded to great chal- The Kingdom of Morocco is a U.S. ally and lenges. trading partner, yet earlier this year the Moroc- HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD We owe these heroes a debt of gratitude. cans abruptly cancelled the 13th annual U.S.- For many, today will be the first time they will Morocco joint military exercise called ‘‘African OF NORTH CAROLINA see the National World War II Memorial and Lion.’’ This joint exercise involved 1,400 U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Korean War Veterans Memorial. I can service members and 900 Moroccan troops. think of no greater honor than to personally U.S. troops and equipment were already in Thursday, October 3, 2013 thank these heroes on behalf of every Iowan place when the Kingdom of Morocco cancelled I represent for their service to our nation and the maneuvers ‘‘after the Obama administra- Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, on Octo- to pay tribute to the incredible sacrifice they tion backed having the U.N. monitor human ber 5, 2013 there will be a grand event in Dur- made for our country. rights in the disputed territory of Western Sa- ham, North Carolina honoring the five African We owe these heroes a debt of gratitude hara (under Moroccan occupation)’’ reported American undergraduate students that inte- and the Honor Flight demonstrates that we as the Associated Press on April 16, 2013. grated Duke University. On this special occa- a state and as a country will never forget the Obviously, King Mohammed VI and his king- sion Duke, along with the residents of Dur- debt we owe those who have worn our na- dom’s security apparatus have a human rights ham, students and staff of North Carolina tion’s uniform. As a reminder of the service problem that is gaining the attention of the Central University, houses of worship, non- and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation, I am international community. It appears that profits, and community organizations will cele- proud to have a piece of marble in my office human rights are not a matter that concerns brate the 50th anniversary of civil rights from the quarry that was used to build the them. The U.S.-Moroccan bilateral relationship achievements in Durham and the integration World War II Memorial. Our World War II and must be based on a foundation of common Korean War veterans rose to defend not just values and that includes a fundamental re- of Duke University. our nation, but the freedoms, democracy, and spect for human rights. It is time for Congress Nathaniel White Jr., Wilhelmina Reuben- values that make our country the greatest na- to evaluate Morocco’s human rights record Cooke, Gene Kendall, the late Mary Mitchell tion on earth. They did so as one people and and tell King Mohammed that the people of Harris and the late Cassandra Smith Rush one country. Their sacrifices and determina- the U.S. expect more from him. were the five fearless undergraduates who for- tion in the face of great threats to our way of [From the Washington Post, Oct. 2, 2013] ever changed the fabric of Duke University. In life are both humbling and inspiring. MOROCCO’S ROYAL CRACKDOWN 1963, these pioneers enrolled at Duke Univer- I am tremendously proud to welcome the BY JAILING A JOURNALIST, THE COUNTRY’S sity, joining the African American students who Honor Flight of the Quad Cities and Iowa’s MONARCH SENDS A REGRETTABLE MESSAGE veterans of the Second World War and the had enrolled in Duke Law School in 1961 and When the Arab revolutions erupted in Tu- Korean War to our nation’s capital today. On the Divinity and Graduate Schools in 1962. nisia and Egypt in 2011, Morocco’s King Mo- behalf of every Iowan I represent, I thank hammed VI responded by embracing political This occurred at a time when there were only them for their service to our country. reforms. The constitution was quickly re- two African American professors. f vised, and in 2012 a democratic election was After graduating from Duke University, these held for parliament. When a moderate PERSONAL EXPLANATION Islamist party won a majority, it was invited five students went on to do great things that to form a government. Morocco was held up benefited our society. Nathaniel White Jr. be- by Western admirers as a potential model for came Director of the Public Health Sciences HON. DANIEL WEBSTER other Arab monarchies, such as Jordan and Institute at Morehouse College, Wilhelmina OF FLORIDA the Persian Gulf states. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES King Mohammed, however, never yielded Reuben-Cooke became a law professor and his role as Morocco’s ultimate authority, re- member of Duke’s Board of Trustees, and Thursday, October 3, 2013 taining control over the armed forces and ju- Gene Kendall bravely served our country in Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on diciary. As Egypt has veered back toward au- the United States Navy. The late Mary Mitchell rollcall No. 486, Had I been present, I would tocracy following a military coup against its Harris became a performance counselor at have voted ‘‘yes.’’ elected Islamist government, King Moham- med’s regime is showing signs of returning Georgia Tech University and President of Edu- f to autocratic practices. Foremost among cation Consulting for Harris Learning Solutions CONCERNS ABOUT MOROCCO’S these is the arrest on terrorism charges of and Cassandra Smith Rush went on to work HUMAN RIGHTS RECORD one of the country’s foremost journalists— for Southern New England Telephone. Duke and one of the king’s most trenchant critics. The journalist, Ali Anouzla, was taken has a history of producing some of our na- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM from his home in Rabat on Sept. 17, shortly tion’s finest graduates and counts the first five OF MINNESOTA after the Web site he edits published an arti- cle about an al-Qaeda video attacking King African American students among them. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mohammed for presiding over a ‘‘kingdom of It is with great pride that I acknowledge the Thursday, October 3, 2013 corruption and despotism.’’ Mr. Anouzla, 50th anniversary of the integration of Duke who is know for his liberalism. described the Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, yesterday University and the courageous students who video as ‘‘propaganda’’ and did not report it the Washington Post published an editorial en- or link to it. He did, however, link to an arti- changed the institution’s history forever. It is titled ‘‘Morocco’s royal crackdown.’’ The edi- with sincere pride that I ask my colleagues to cle on the Web site of the Spanish newspaper torial highlights the conduct of King Moham- El Paı´s, which in turn linked to the video. join me in marking this important anniversary. med VI and raises serious concerns about On those grounds, prosecutors have charged

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By seiz- ty, support of cooperating agencies and part- ceived honorary doctorate degrees from Be- ing on his reporting on the video—an en- ners such as Dallas County was secured, po- thune-Cookman College and Florida Memorial tirely legitimate subject for journalism— sitioning the Regional Transportation Council, College. they are able to punish him for his coura- RTC, to prioritize and approve the additional Prior to his pastorship at New Mount Olive, geous and critical reporting about King Mo- state and federal funds necessary to make to- Dr. Carter served Calvary, Watula, and St. hammed. Disregarding a taboo against scru- day’s groundbreaking a reality. John Baptist Churches in Ocala, as well as tinizing the monarch, Mr. Anouzla has been Working cooperatively, state officials includ- Green Castle Baptist Church in Prospect, Ken- breaking stories about him and his family for years, first in a newspaper he helped to ing Senators Chris Harris, Jane Nelson and tucky. In 1981, Rev. George E. Weaver, then found and now in the Web site Lakome.com. Craig Estes, Representatives Myra pastor of New Mount Olive, invited Dr. Carter This year, he questioned the king’s extensive Crownover, Tan Parker and Burt Solomons to become his co-pastor before passing the foreign travel; in August, a story about the and Texas Department of Transportation Com- torch to him in November 1982. Under his king’s pardon of a Spaniard jailed in Mo- missioner Bill Meadows supported my engage- leadership, the congregation grew from about rocco on charges of child rape prompted un- ment at the federal level to remove obstacles 2,800 to more than 10,000 members. During precedented street demonstrations against and build the support for financial and other his tenure, Dr. Carter established a television the monarchy. ministry and created the Mount Olive Develop- The king may calculate that the political commitments necessary within the state. They opening he undertook in March 2011, when also worked closely with the staff from the ment Corporation, a faith-based organization the Arab world appeared to be on the cusp of Texas Department of Transportation and the focused on revitalizing low and moderate-in- a democratic revolution, is no longer nec- North Central Texas Council of Governments come communities. Widely considered to be essary in a region where generals and to engage Denton County and the cities of one of America’s great African American jihadists are on the ascent. But the Arab Lewisville, Highland Village, Hickory Creek, preachers, he also traveled throughout the monarchies cannot avoid change: They are Lake Dallas, Corinth and Denton—the local United States and abroad preaching, teaching, doomed unless they can complete a transi- Denton County communities through which and lecturing. Each year, preachers and tion to democratic government. That means churchgoers would fill to capacity Dr. Carter’s tolerating crusading journalists such as Mr. this critical component of our nation’s trans- Anouzla. If King Mohammed wants to pre- portation infrastructure passes. regular classes at the Congress of Christian serve his credibility as a reformer, he will The I–35E project will not only serve to pro- Education’s National Baptist Convention. order his critic released. vide much-needed mobility improvements crit- Dr. Carter had an uncanny ability to com- f ical to our nation’s economic welfare, it will bine his learned biblical scholarship with the also provide for other mobility enhancements. folkways of the traditional African American OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL The project will impact factors critical to air preacher, interweaving everyday situations DEBT quality, safety and other quality-of-life issues and current events into his sermons to make for both local residents and those who move a biblical point. His energy and faith were con- HON. MIKE COFFMAN to the rapidly growing Denton County commu- tagious, inspiring many to preach and count- OF COLORADO nities on a daily basis. less others more to study the Bible. Dr. Carter IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As this project gets underway, I’m proud to was a mentor to more than 100 pastors honor the significant accomplishments that across Florida and the country as a whole, in- Thursday, October 3, 2013 warrant this day of celebration for Denton cluding Rev. Dr. Gerald Kisner, Minister of Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January County. I look forward to the improvements Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in West 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- promised and am honored to represent the Palm Beach, and another dear friend of mine, fice, the national debt was communities and constituents who comprise the late Rev. Lance Chaney of St. John’s Bap- $10,626,877,048,913.08. Denton County in the House of Representa- tist Church in Boynton Beach. Today, it is $16,747,468,940,509.72. We’ve tives. After serving 27 years at New Mount Olive added $6,120,591,891,596.64 to our debt in 4 f Baptist Church, Dr. Carter decided to move on years. This is $6.1 trillion in debt our nation, in 2009. At the time, he was fighting a battle our economy, and our children could have IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF DR. against veritable health problems. However, avoided with a balanced budget amendment. MACK KING CARTER his faith and duty to teach and preach were f unshakeable. Dr. Carter joined New Birth Ca- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS thedral of Faith International in Miami-Dade IN RECOGNITION OF THE OF FLORIDA County, where he also taught Bible study. In GROUNDBREAKING OF I–35E IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES addition, he taught at St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church in Dania Beach and, most re- Thursday, October 3, 2013 HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS cently, preached one of the Easter Sunday OF TEXAS Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, my sermons at New Birth, one of Florida’s largest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heart is heavy because of the death of one of Black churches. Despite his declining health, my dearest friends in Florida, Dr. Mack King Dr. Carter found the strength to continue Thursday, October 3, 2013 Carter, the pastor emeritus of New Mount preaching with energy and passion. Further- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale. An more, he authored four books: A Catechism recognize and celebrate the long-awaited extraordinary theologian, teacher, missionary, for Baptists, To Calvary and Beyond, A Quest groundbreaking for the expansion of Interstate and exemplary servant of God, he was truly a for Freedom, and Interpreting the Will of God. 35–East through Denton County. The initiation preacher’s preacher. I was deeply saddened A devout husband and father, Dr. Carter is of this 28 mile project corridor of 1–35, built a to hear of Dr. Carter’s untimely passing at the survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia A. half century ago, occurs on a segment of a age of 66, and mourn with his many relatives, Thomas Carter; daughters Annalisa Robinson- highway critical to the economic well-being of friends, and the New Mount Olive family dur- Melton and Pamela Latrice Johnson; and Denton County, the State of Texas and our ing this most difficult time. grandchildren Brittany N. Robinson and Carter nation. Dr. Carter was born and raised in Ocala, Nathaniel Johnson. The I–35E project, initiated with $1.4 billion Florida. At the age of five, he answered the I am truly privileged to have known Dr. in funding, is the result of years of concerted call to spiritual service and began preaching Carter’s friendship. We talked politics a lot, effort by officials at the State, regional and as a young man, having pastored his first and he would remind me always of the admo- local levels. Representing the largest single church at the age of 19. In 1967, he received nitions of Leviticus and Ecclesiastics. My child- source of funding, Denton County Judge Mary an Associate of Arts degree from Central Flor- hood friend and District Chief of Staff, Mr. Art Horn and the Denton County Commissioner’s ida Community College, followed by a Bach- Kennedy, also knew him for many years, re- Court rightfully recognized the importance of elor of Arts degree in 1970 from the University calling fondly, ‘‘Dr. Carter, Dorsey Miller and I the project by providing over half of the initial of Florida. Dr. Carter went on to receive a always had dinner on Mother’s Day with our source funds. Their commitment of Denton Master of Divinity degree from Southern Bap- wives at Tropical Acres. In addition to being a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:21 Oct 04, 2013 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.017 E03OCPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2013 powerful spiritual force, he was also a great addition to their dairy facilities they have a PERSONAL EXPLANATION sports historian.’’ Our close friend, Dr. Dorsey third diversified farming operation of pis- Miller, will always remember that, ‘‘Dr. Mack tachios, wheat, cotton, alfalfa, and beans at HON. DANIEL WEBSTER King Carter was a beacon of light in a sea of Curti Terra Inc. OF FLORIDA despair for those who sought hope, love, truth, Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and knowledge. He was the ultimate preacher, NUNES and I recognize the Curti family for Thursday, October 3, 2013 teacher, and practitioner of God’s holy word.’’ their extraordinary impact on the farming in- Mr. Speaker, one of Dr. Carter’s favorite dustry in Central California and congratulate Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on words was ‘‘delicious.’’ Without a doubt, our them on a century of successful business and rollcall No. 485, had I been present, I would lives have been deliciously enhanced because farming. have voted ‘‘yes.’’ of the profound Christian teachings of a son of f Ocala, Florida. For almost 50 years, he dedi- f cated his life to spiritual and community serv- HONORING WARREN HAMILTON WIDENER ice, sharing his wisdom and love for teaching HOUSE REPUBLICANS PASS IRRE- with countless others. While Dr. Mack King SPONSIBLE, PIECEMEAL STRAT- Carter will be dearly missed, his wife, Pat, and EGY TO COVER UP THEIR RECK- HON. BARBARA LEE the family know that heaven has been ‘‘deli- LESS GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OF CALIFORNIA ciously’’ improved. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Thursday, October 3, 2013 IN RECOGNITION OF CURTI FAM- HON. CORRINE BROWN Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise ILY INC., CURTIMADE DAIRY INC. OF FLORIDA today to honor the exceptional life of Mr. War- & CURTI TERRA INC. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ren Hamilton Widener. Mr. Widener was an accomplished community activist, serviceman HON. DAVID G. VALADAO Thursday, October 3, 2013 and humanitarian whose trailblazing work and strong commitment to social justice touched OF CALIFORNIA Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES countless lives. As the first African-American on the House floor, instead of putting an end mayor of Berkeley, Mr. Widener has left an in- Thursday, October 3, 2013 to the damaging Republican Government delible mark on the entire Bay Area commu- Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I, along with Shutdown by passing a clean funding com- nity. With his passing on June 25, 2013, we my colleague Representative DEVIN G. NUNES, promise passed by the Senate, the House Re- look to Warren Widener’s public legacy and rise today to honor the Curti family, cele- publican leadership has chosen to take a dif- the outstanding quality of his life’s work. brating their 100 year anniversary as an inte- ferent path to vote on more political ploys. Warren Widener was born on March 25, gral part of the dairy and farming industry in They are doing this by continuing to offer mini- 1938 in Oroville, CA, in the Sacramento Val- the Central Valley of California. versions of appropriations bills in a cynical ef- ley. As a young man, he served his country as Miro Curti emigrated from Italy and began fort to give themselves political cover for caus- a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, and he served dairying in 1910. In 1913, Miro and his wife ing this shutdown in the first place. his church leading the Methodist Youth Fel- Domenica moved their 32-cow dairy operation These bills are political gimmicks, not a re- lowship with his wife, Mary, at Downs Memo- to Waukena, California. sponsible approach to governing. Republicans rial United Methodist Church. Warren received Miro played an important role in the local have shut down the government and are dam- his Juris Doctorate from Boalt Hall, School of dairy industry and was a valued member of aging our economy and the middle class. And Law. He worked as a lawyer and as President the local community. He was a director of today the House is considering the following of the Urban Housing Institute before begin- Dairyman’s Cooperative Creamery Associa- five GOP piecemeal bills, which only fund se- ning his groundbreaking political career with tion, a trustee of Waukena grade school, an lected pieces of the government—National In- his election to the Berkeley City Council in active member of the Sons of Italy, and in stitutes of Health, local funds for the DC, the 1969 and his historic two-term election as the 1969, he was named the first ‘‘Farmer of the National Parks, certain funding for Reserve/ first black mayor of Berkeley, California, in Year’’ for the Tulare District. Guard, and part of the VA. 1971. In 1975, Miro and Domenica passed away, Like my colleagues in the Democratic Cau- As stated in the October 1971 edition of leaving Curti Farms to be managed by their cus, I wholeheartedly support veterans, our Ebony Magazine’s article on Warren’s historic three sons, Amelio, Italo, and Leo. The three National Guard and Reserve, the District of election, The Guard Changes in Berkeley, sons continued to grow the business and Columbia, important medical research and our ‘‘Widener . . . was a somewhat shy man . . . eventually Curtmaid Holsteins gained a rep- national parks. However, these bills leave out Somewhat enigmatic, Widener was, if there utation across the nation for their superior many of the crucial services relied on by the was such, a cautious radical, a man who ac- herd genetics. They mastered on farm embryo American people such as Head Start pro- cording to one of his colleagues on the coun- transfers and began exporting cattle inter- grams, veterans’ cemeteries, small business cil, ’is really more of a liberal in that he seems nationally to Saudi Arabia, Korea, Taiwan, and loans, education for our children to equipping temperamentally capable of lobbying and stay- Japan. The family was again recognized for and training our troops to building housing for ing cool and working patiently with political op- their contribution to the local agriculture com- military families to getting decisions on vet- ponents’ . . . ’’ munity when, in 1984, Amelio was honored erans disability claims, among many others. After his last term as mayor, Warren would with Tulare’s ‘‘Farmer of the Year’’ award. again return to public service with his election As the Curti family dairy continued to suc- Instead of opening up a few government to the fifth district of the Alameda County ceed, they were able to start a second dairy functions, the House of Representatives Board of Supervisors in 1988, succeeding in 1988 and a third in 2002. The third dairy should re-open the entire government. The John George, the first African-American super- consists of over 500 Jersey milk cows. The harmful impacts of a shutdown extend across visor for Alameda County. third generation of Curti’s are carrying on the government, affecting services that are critical A modern day renaissance man, in addition family tradition of dairying and farming. Today to small businesses, women, children, seniors, to his political career, Mr. Widener also had an the Curti family dairies consist of Curtimade and others across the Nation. appreciation and respect for the arts commu- Dairy, owned by Ben Curti, Curti Family, Inc., The American people have seen enough, nity and served as President of the Berkeley owned by Phillip Curti, and Curti Terra Inc., and the time has come for Republicans to Repertory Theater Board from 1985 until owned by Ken Curti. In 2005 Ben, Phillip, Ken, abandon their reckless and irresponsible 1986. and Jeff Curti were honored with Tulare’s agenda and join Democrats to honor Amer- On a personal note, I met him when I was ‘‘Farmer of the Year.’’ ica’s commitments to provide vital services our a student during the early 70s; I admired and Today, the Curti family dairy operations con- citizens pay for with their hard earned tax dol- respected Warren’s quiet strength, his bold sist of a mixed Holstein and Jersey herd along lars. I urge Speaker BOEHNER, Leader CAN- leadership, and his commitment to our com- with the farming of alfalfa, corn, and wheat at TOR, and the Republican Party to end its shut- munity. Warren Widener was a good friend Curtimade Dairy, Inc., a second mixed Hol- down by working with Democrats to pass a and longtime supporter. stein and Jersey herd at Curti Family Inc., clean funding bill and end this charade imme- He was a man for all seasons who lived life along with farming alfalfa, corn, and wheat. In diately. to its fullest and made this a better world. As

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While initially trict salutes and honors an outstanding indi- Thursday, October 3, 2013 vidual and a stalwart community member, Mr. starting as a part-time caseworker, she quickly Warren Widener. In addition to being a be- Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise rose to become the Senior Caseworker man- loved husband, brother, father of three, grand- today to honor an extraordinary individual and aging the casework services. She had spent father, and great-grandfather, he was a re- former member of my staff, Mrs. Elaine Pom- the last 8 years providing outstanding con- spected colleague and dear friend. I offer my eroy McKellar. Elaine recently retired after an stituent services to the residents of the 13th sincerest condolences to Warren Widener’s exceptional 46 year career dedicated to serv- Congressional District. Mrs. McKellar’s experi- extended group of loved ones and to all who ing others, with the last 8 years serving on my ence as a social worker was an asset to my benefited from his generous spirit over the staff. We join together in praise of her remark- office, as her institutional knowledge and ex- course of his incredible life. Warren’s legacy of able contributions to the Bay Area and our pertise in social welfare easily allowed her to compassion and concern for others will con- great nation. work closely with federal agencies and handle tinue in the years to come. May his soul rest She was born Elaine Pomeroy on August 3, sensitive situations with the upmost profes- 1944 in Thomasville, Georgia, where parents in peace. sionalism and ease. She was committed to were stationed during World War II. Following f ensuring that my constituents received timely the war, she and her family moved to Valley responses from agencies, frequently going NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC City, North Dakota where she grew up with OF CHINA her three younger siblings Linda, Earl, and above and beyond what was required of her. Glenn. She received her Bachelor of Science Mrs. McKellar worked closely with veterans HON. VIRGINIA FOXX in Social Work from the University of North and constituents with issues relating to Social OF NORTH CAROLINA Dakota, and obtained her Masters in Social Security and Medicare. Her many contribu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Work (MSW) at the Washington University in tions to the office have not gone unnoticed. St. Louis. Thursday, October 3, 2013 For 5 years, she was responsible for orga- Armed with her MSW, Mrs. McKellar eagerly nizing An Artistic Discovery, an annual Con- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of headed to the San Francisco Bay Area deter- gressional high school art competition aimed the upcoming National Day of the Republic of mined to work in the progressive political cli- at encouraging students to express them- China, which commemorates the October 10, mate and change-oriented environment. She selves through the arts. Mrs. McKellar worked 1911, uprising that led to the establishment of met her husband, Larry McKellar, while out on tirelessly to build relationships with high school the Republic of China on January 1, 1912. the front lines advocating for fair wages and art teachers and community stakeholders, The Republic of China, also known as Tai- walking a picket line for the United Farm which helped to successfully grow the event. wan, is a friend to the United States and also Workers. They have one son, Dominic In 2012 and 2013, Mrs. McKellar worked a substantial trading partner. Taiwan is the McKellar, who works with his father in the largest per capita importer of U.S. farm prod- family-owned courier business. closely with staff from Congresswoman Jackie ucts, and in 2011 the country imported more She started her career off in the 1970s at Speier’s office to host the Veterans’ Fix-It than $267 million in goods from my home Catholic Social Services in San Francisco. Event, an event to address the backlog in vet- state of North Carolina. She primarily worked on foster care services erans’ claims and cases with the Oakland VA Mr. Speaker, this anniversary presents an and with youth transitioning out of the foster Regional Office. opportunity to recognize Taiwan and her peo- care system. She later went to the Children’s Elaine is an exemplary example of a public ple for their commitment to democracy and Home Society as the Coordinator of Emer- servant. She demonstrates the highest ethical economic freedom. In that same vein, it is my gency Foster Care Family and recruitment, a standards and truly embodies the social work hope that ongoing trade talks between the non-profit agency serving children and families codes of ethics in all aspects of her life. U.S. and Taiwan, as part of the Trade and In- through critical child welfare services. vestment Framework Agreement, will strength- In the late 1980s, Mrs. McKellar’s career On behalf of California’s 13th Congressional en our friendship and economic partnership. took her to Bay View Hunters Point Founda- District, Elaine Pomeroy McKellar, I salute The close relationship our countries have tion, where she helped to implement elemen- you. Your more than 40 years of experience should continue to grow through increased tary school mental health programs with her committed to serving others has been unparal- cultural and economic exchanges and I look experience and expertise in social welfare. leled. We thank you for your service, and best forward to the mutual benefits enjoyed through Following her experience at the Bay View wishes to you and your loved ones in the a strengthened diplomatic bond. Hunters Point Foundation, Mrs. McKellar years to come.

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National Park System, and for other purposes; H.R. the chair and ranking minority member of the Com- 1167, the ‘‘Restoring Storey County Act’’; H.R. mittee on Oversight and Government Reform. The 1259, the ‘‘Coltsville National Historical Park Act’’; rule waives all points of order against consideration H.R. 1633, the ‘‘Small Lands Tracts Conveyance of the bill. The rule provides that the bill shall be Act’’; H.R. 1846, the ‘‘Lower East Side Tenement considered as read. The rule waives all points of National Historic Site Amendments Act’’; H.R. order against provisions in the bill. The rule pro- 2015, the ‘‘Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule vides one motion to recommit. In Section 4, the rule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act of waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two- 2013’’; H.R. 2259, the ‘‘North Fork Watershed Pro- thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is tection Act of 2013’’; H.R. 2657, the ‘‘Disposal of reported from the Rules Committee) against any res- Excess Federal Lands Act of 2013’’; and H.R. 2954, olution reported from the Rules Committee through to authorize Escambia County, Florida, to convey the legislative day of October 21, 2013. In Section certain property that was formerly part of Santa Rosa 5, the rule provides that it shall be in order at any Island National Monument and that was conveyed to time through the calendar day of October 20, 2013, Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House reconveyance. Testimony was heard from Chairman suspend the rules and that the Speaker or his des- Rogers (KY); and Representatives Larson (CT); ignee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her Vela´zquez; Chaffetz; and Miller (FL); Pedro Segarra, designee on the designation of any matter for consid- Mayor, City of Hartford, CT; John Anderson, Coun- eration pursuant to this section. Testimony was cilman, Whitefish, MT; Pat Whitten, County Man- heard from Representatives Wolf, Kingston, and ager, Storey County, NV; John Lee, Mayor, City of Moran. Las Vegas, NV; Steve Ross, Councilman, City of Las Vegas, NV; and public witnesses. Committee on Rules: The Committee, granted, by Joint Meetings record vote of 9–4, closed rules for: H.J. Res. 75, No joint committee meetings were held. the ‘‘Nutrition Assistance for Low-Income Women f and Children Act’’; H.J. Res. 76, the ‘‘Nuclear Weapons Security and Non-Proliferation Act’’; H.J. NEW PUBLIC LAWS Res. 77, the ‘‘Food and Drug Safety Act’’; H.J. Res. (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D897) 78, the ‘‘Preserving Our Intelligence Capabilities H.R. 1412, to amend title 38, United States Act’’; H.J. Res. 79, the ‘‘Border Safety and Security Code, to extend certain expiring authorities affecting Act’’; H.J. Res. 80, the ‘‘American Indian and Alas- veterans and their families. Signed on September 30, ka Native, Health, Education, and Safety Act’’; H.J. 2013. (Public Law 113–37) Res. 82, the ‘‘National Weather Monitoring Act’’; H.R. 3092, to amend the Missing Children’s As- H.J. Res. 83, the ‘‘Impact Aid for Local Schools sistance Act. Signed on September 30, 2013. (Public Act’’; H.J. Res. 84, the ‘‘Head Start for Low-Income Law 113–38) Children Act’’; H.J. Res. 85, the ‘‘National Emer- H.R. 3210, making continuing appropriations for gency and Disaster Recovery Act’’; and H.R. 3223, military pay in the event of a Government shut- the ‘‘Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness down. Signed on September 30, 2013. (Public Law Act’’. The rule provides 40 minutes of debate on 113–39) each joint resolution equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the f Committee on Appropriations. The rule waives all COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, points of order against consideration of each joint OCTOBER 4, 2013 resolution and provides that each joint resolution (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions in each joint reso- Senate lution. The rule provides one motion to recommit No meetings/hearings scheduled. each joint resolution. In Section 3, the rule provides a closed rule for H.R. 3223. The rule provides 40 House minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by No hearings are scheduled.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 4 10 a.m., Friday, October 4

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will be in a period of morn- Program for Friday: To be announced. ing business for debate only until 2 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Foxx, Virginia, N.C., E1431 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E1426 Frankel, Lois, Fla., E1425 Meehan, Patrick, Pa., E1423 Brown, Corrine, Fla., E1430 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1429 Michaud, Michael H., Me., E1425 Brownley, Julia, Calif., E1423, E1426 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E1427 Moore, Gwen, Wisc., E1426 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E1429 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E1426 Royce, Edward R., Calif., E1424 Butterfield, G.K., N.C., E1428 Lance, Leonard, N.J., E1427 Calvert, Ken, Calif., E1425 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1427, E1430, E1431 Valadao, David G., Calif., E1430 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1429 Loebsack, David, Iowa, E1428 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E1424 Cummings, Elijah E., Md., E1424 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E1423 Webster, Daniel, Fla., E1425, E1428, E1430 Foster, Bill, Ill., E1425 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E1428

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