Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 111 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

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Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 No. 60 House of Representatives The House met at 10:30 a.m. and was ate jobs. The SBA’s lending programs the economic recovery that we’re going called to order by the Speaker pro tem- are a critical piece of helping small through at this moment is in spite of, pore (Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland). businesses access this credit and create not because of, policies emanating f jobs, and I urge my colleagues to sup- from here in Washington, D.C. port this bill. Madam Speaker, when we were privi- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO Now, according to the Northwest leged to have the President of the TEMPORE Business Development Agency in Wash- United States stand in this Chamber The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ington State, for every $1 lent under and deliver his State of the Union mes- fore the House the following commu- the SBA 504 program, $94 is generated sage, one of the things that he talked nication from the Speaker: in tax revenue for our communities. about was the goal of job creation. We Congress has made important steps to of course have seen signs of economic WASHINGTON, DC, recovery, but the unemployment rate April 27, 2010. encourage increased lending for small I hereby appoint the Honorable DONNA F. businesses, including allowing SBA 504 is still just below 10 percent nation- EDWARDS to act as Speaker pro tempore on loans to be used for debt relief, reduc- wide. In my State of California, it is in this day. ing fees in the SBA’s 7(a) and 504 loan excess of 12 percent, and there are peo- NANCY PELOSI, guaranty programs, and increasing the ple who are hurting. When the President stood here right Speaker of the House of Representatives. maximum percentage of the loan guar- behind where I am now, Madam Speak- f anty for 7(a) loans to 90 percent. er, ÷just in front of you and delivered And credit is starting to move. In my MORNING-HOUR DEBATE his State of the Union message, he district alone, between October 2009 talked about the importance of opening The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and the end of February 2010, 58 SBA ant to the order of the House of Janu- up new markets around the world. He 7(a) loans worth nearly $18 million and talked about the fact that 95 percent of ary 6, 2009, the Chair will now recog- 15 504 loans worth nearly $6 million nize Members from lists submitted by the world’s consumers are outside of were provided to small businesses in our borders, and we could create good the majority and minority leaders for the Second Congressional District of morning-hour debate. jobs for American workers if we were Washington State, allowing them to to proceed with the plan for free trade The Chair will alternate recognition expand and to modernize. However, at between the parties, with each party agreements that have been pending. the end of this month, authorization Well, Madam Speaker, 1,253 days ago, limited to 30 minutes and each Mem- for these important SBA programs will an agreement was signed between the ber, other than the majority and mi- expire. United States of America and the Gov- nority leaders and the minority whip, As Congress stays laser-focused on ernment of Colombia to open up the limited to 5 minutes. creating jobs, extending these impor- market so that we could see jobs cre- f tant programs and ensuring small busi- ated for workers at Caterpillar, John nesses can access credit is critical. So SBA EXTENSIONS Deere, Whirlpool, and other very im- I strongly urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this portant industries right here in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill. United States. It is 1,253 days since Chair recognizes the gentleman from f that measure has been signed, and in Washington (Mr. LARSEN) for 5 min- FREE TRADE that same period of time we have seen utes. $2.7 billion in tariffs imposed on prod- Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ucts made by U.S. workers going to Co- Speaker, I rise today in strong support Chair recognizes the gentleman from lombia. of this legislation to extend the impor- California (Mr. DREIER) for 5 minutes. Madam Speaker, if we want to create tant programs of the Small Business Mr. DREIER. Madam Speaker, we are good private sector jobs, we need to un- Administration. all encouraged by the positive news leash the potential, reducing the con- Small businesses are the backbone of that we have been receiving about the straints that have been imposed on our economy, having created 65 percent economic recovery which appears to be U.S. workers. of all new jobs in the last decade. How- underway. I think it’s very clear that Two hundred and eleven years ago ever, over the course of the last 18 with the report that came from the this month, the author of the U.S. Con- months, small business owners have CMS at the end of last week, the dra- stitution became a Member of Con- had trouble accessing the capital they matic increase in spending and the reg- gress, James Madison. Representative need to grow their business and to cre- ulatory vision that is proposed, that Madison, on April 9 of 1789 stood

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2880 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 27, 2010 in the House of Representatives and care bill will increase national health health plans, and small businesses may said the following. He said, I own my- expenditures by $311 billion. That is a not be able to afford a robust insurance self to be a friend of a free system of deficit. plan. CMS’ report further points out commerce and hold it as truth that During the debate, many of us said how many small businesses may cancel commercial shackles are generally un- on the House floor that this bill will in- their plans because it is cheaper to pay just, oppressive, and impolitic. Madi- crease the deficit and expand Federal the tax than to provide health insur- son went on to say, Madam Speaker, powers. I would like to take a few min- ance. that this is more true than the wisdom utes to outline some of the problems New regulations increase government of the most enlightened legislature. with the bill by government officials control over health care. HHS gains an Now, as it comes to job creation and pointing out these problems. incredible amount of power under this economic growth in 2010, it seems to First of all, it obviously increases the bill. They will now have the power to me that looking back to what was said deficit. CBO projected the cost of the dictate insurance policies, insurance 211 years ago by Representative James health care bill to be $940 billion and it prices, regulate the insurance market, Madison about unleashing the shackles would reduce the deficit by $138 billion. and control benefits offered in your that exist to the free flow of commerce However, that has been proven to be health care plan. could create great opportunities for wrong. There are budget gimmicks in This bill obviously violates the Con- U.S. workers. place and it is unlikely that Congress stitution in the fact that the Federal And so, Madam Speaker, while I con- will keep those gimmicks in place. For Government now is mandating that all gratulate the President for the words example, the bill assumes that a 21 per- U.S. citizens purchase a health care that he provided to us in his State of cent cut to Medicare’s physician reim- plan from a private company as a re- the Union message about the benefits bursement rate will stay in place. This quirement for lawful residency in this of opening up new markets around the won’t happen. country. This is an unprecedented ex- world, after 1,253 days since it has been New taxes and mandates will create tension of Federal power, and this is signed, I urge the President to send to economic hardship. Businesses will be only the beginning. The health care the United States Congress that meas- forced to buy health insurance for their bill was so big and so complex that now ure because I believe that, in this elec- employees or pay a tax for every em- we are only learning about the prob- tion year especially, people want to ployee. This will place businesses into lems and flaws in the law, such as its focus on job creation and economic a very difficult position, cutting work- treatment of veteran health plans or growth, and I am convinced that we ers, reducing wages, or preventing com- weakening the Medicaid program for would have a strong bipartisan vote in panies from growing larger if they wish new lawsuits from trial lawyers. support of that very important meas- to avoid these costly penalties. With 10 We need to fix this bill and rein in all ure. percent unemployment nationwide, is the controls and power that have been f this the right time to create a dis- provided through this bill here in incentive for a company to hire more Washington. HONORING THE AIDS FOUNDATION workers? OF CHICAGO FOR 25 YEARS OF Expanding a broken entitlement cre- f SERVICE ates more problems, not real solutions. IT’S TIME TO CUT WALL STREET For example, in 2014, Medicaid will be The SPEAKER pro tempore. The DOWN TO SIZE Chair recognizes the gentleman from expanded to all individuals making less Illinois (Mr. QUIGLEY) for 5 minutes. than 133 percent of the Federal poverty The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I level. Half the people covered under the Chair recognizes the gentleman from rise today to honor the AIDS Founda- health care bill will be covered because Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) for 5 minutes. tion of Chicago for 25 years of service of Medicaid. Unfortunately, most doc- Mr. DEFAZIO. Well, as I speak here to the people of Chicago, Cook County, tors do not participate in Medicaid be- on the floor of the House, the Repub- and the State of Illinois. cause the reimbursement rate is far licans on the Senate side of the Hill are The foundation has served as the cen- less than the private sector and less still blocking meaningful financial re- ter of AIDS and HIV services in the than Medicare. So where are these 16 form, protecting their patrons on Wall Chicago metropolitan area and has million people going to go to get Street as they always do, and the lords been a leading advocate of sound poli- health care? of Goldman Sachs are before a com- cies and legislation in Illinois and It bankrupts State budgets through mittee protesting their innocence. Washington. The foundation has raised Medicaid expansion. With 16 million Now, we all know that Goldman and and disseminated millions of dollars in new individuals enrolled in Medicaid, these other firms on Wall Street were grants for prevention, care, and advo- States will be on the hook for more too big to fail, or at least some think cacy in underserved communities. Medicaid spending. In the short term, they were—I think we should have let Praised as a national model of co- the Federal Government will pay for a few more of them fail, personally, ordinated case management and sup- the expansion of Medicaid, but after and I opposed the bailout of Wall portive housing services, many look to 2017, States will have to pick up about Street. But let’s just say they were too the foundation as a way to do business. 10 percent of the cost. Many States do big to fail or at least they were deemed The AIDS Foundation is the kind of not have the ability to do this; it will too big to fail and they were bailed out community-based, people-oriented or- make it more difficult for them. by the United States Government and ganization that makes America great. Medicare cuts jeopardize the care of the taxpayers of the United States, but Thanks to CEO Mark Ishaug and to all our seniors. Medicare’s costs continue something else was going on at the the staff, volunteers, and board for to grow and the Medicare Trust Fund same time. being a beacon of hope in the fight continues to be insolvent. So, to fix Not only were they too big to fail, against AIDS and HIV. this problem, the majority cut over they had created wonderful, new finan- f $500 billion from Medicare, but rather cial products that were enriching them than using the savings to extend the in unbelievable ways, making millions FIX THE HEALTH CARE BILL program, they immediately spent it on of dollars a day for the lords of Gold- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The expanding Medicaid and creating sub- man and elsewhere on Wall Street. Chair recognizes the gentleman from sidies for the health insurance ex- They had designed products that were Florida (Mr. STEARNS) for 5 minutes. change. CMS reports 15 percent of hos- designed to fail. Then they sold them Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, last pitals will be unprofitable within 10 after they went to the all-too-willing week, the chief actuary for the Center years just because of these cuts. ratings firms, so-called ‘‘impartial’’ for Medicare and Medicaid Services, It creates an inequity against low-in- ratings firms. CMS, issued a troubling report, but it come workers. The employer mandate Goldman would pay Moody’s to rate is not at all surprising to many of us requires businesses to offer a health garbage as caviar, AAA. Then they who debated the health care bill. The plan that meets with the approval of would go out and sell it to sophisti- report said that the Obamacare health HHS. This will drive up the cost of cated investors who should have known

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2881 better. I mean, come on, they should fact robbing capital from companies panies who are trying to compete have looked at it more carefully. I who want to invest, who actually want against foreign competitors abroad be- mean, well, yes, they did kind of mess to make things, who actually would cause our companies competing all around with it and they did get the employ Americans and who would en- over the globe also create American people at Moody’s by threatening to hance our economy, all for them to jobs. If we doubly tax ours on top of take away their business, to rate the gamble on Wall Street. It’s time for the having the second highest corporate garbage as caviar, but those other peo- gambling to stop. tax rate in the world, well, it’s no won- ple should have smelled it and known You know, in a regular casino, if the der we’re not seeing the kind of job really it was garbage. And, I mean, casino goes broke, it’s only the gam- growth that is necessary. We’re not what’s wrong with that? blers and the casino that have a prob- going to see U.S. companies and the And then of course, Goldman just did lem. In the casino of Wall Street, when U.S. be competitive in this global mar- happen to place some bets of its own they mess up, they destroy the real ket. against the garbage—which they had economy of the United States and peo- And finally, the third thing: let’s pro- created and knew was garbage, and ple’s livelihoods. It’s time to cut them mote exports. Exports create jobs, good they bet it was garbage—and they won, down to size. high-paying jobs. Now, the President making billions of dollars for them- f has announced that his goal, his stated selves and others who were in on the goal during the State of the Union, was RESTORING JOB GROWTH IN know here. This is a pretty rotten sys- to double exports by the U.S. over the AMERICA tem. next 5 years. Well, let’s look at a little Now, you could say, well, gee, but The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bit of history here for a moment. It aren’t they doing things like investing Chair recognizes the gentleman from took us 10 years previously to double in capital? Aren’t they building a great Louisiana (Mr. BOUSTANY) for 5 min- exports. It required the completion of a America? No. The financial services in- utes. round of negotiations at the WTO. It dustry has gone from 19 percent of the Mr. BOUSTANY. Madam Speaker, took implementation of NAFTA and 10 profits in this country to 41 percent, the United States is on an unsustain- free trade agreements to be imple- and for the most part—outside of com- able path right now, an unsustainable mented to double exports. This admin- munity banks and some people who course with massive debt, trillion dol- istration has offered none of that so still actually do banking, unlike most lar deficits going into the out-years, far. of those companies on Wall Street— unemployment approaching 10 percent, We have, currently, three free trade they produced no value. They created a and this administration, since January agreements pending that have been ne- heck of a lot of wealth for themselves of 2009, has enacted $670 billion in gross gotiated in good faith, and yet this ad- and others, and occasionally they tax increases with more tax increases ministration and this Democratic Con- caused the economy to explode and planned by this administration and the gress has failed to implement these cost us millions of jobs. Democratic leadership of Congress. It’s free trade agreements. These are a win But they’re still doing very well for no wonder we have high unemployment for the United States because those themselves and now they’re back to and uncertainty all throughout this countries are already bringing goods business as usual. And the Republicans country with regard to the business cli- into our country; we just have barriers in the Senate are defending ‘‘business mate. in exporting to theirs. Why not lift as usual’’ under the guise of wanting to So what can we do? How can we cor- those barriers? Implementing these have a better bill that won’t encourage rect this course? How can we restore free trade agreements will create good bailouts. I mean, this is all such a American competitiveness for the 21st high-paying U.S. jobs. laughable farce. It would be funny ex- century? Well, I think there are three These three countries—Colombia, cept for the unbelievable pain it has things we can do. First, let’s cut waste- Panama, and South Korea—are mar- caused to the real economy of this ful, massive government spending. kets that are ready for U.S. goods and country who have been suffering for Let’s give the American public con- services. So all we have to do is imple- years. fidence that we can get our fiscal house ment these agreements which have It’s time to cut these people down to in order. Let’s send a signal to the been negotiated in good faith. By fail- size, cut them down to size by pros- bond markets and to our foreign allies ure to do this, what we’re doing is ecuting them. I have been joined by 59 and competitors that we can act re- sending a signal to our competitors and of my colleagues, and ELIJAH CUMMINGS sponsibly. Let’s lay out a path for enti- to other countries that the United and I have sent a letter to the SEC say- tlement reform, which is causing se- States does not negotiate in good faith. ing, look, you’ve uncovered one case of vere strain on the Federal budget and That’s a poor signal to send if we want alleged fraud by the Securities and Ex- leading to this deficit spending. Just to be competitive in this global mar- change Commission where they know- laying out a corrective path will send a ket. ingly sold a bad product to investors positive signal. Meanwhile, those three countries I and then they bet against it them- Secondly, we can lower the corporate just mentioned, Colombia, Panama— selves. There were a number of others tax rate to make U.S. companies more let’s just take Colombia, for instance. that went through something called competitive globally with regard to our The European Union and Canada are AIG, which the Federal Government trading competitors. Let’s unleash both in the stages of implementing free also bailed out at the cost of $180 bil- American innovation. Let’s get the trade agreements with Colombia. And lion to taxpayers. We want every trans- American companies out there creating what’s happened? We’ve seen U.S. ex- action between Goldman and AIG scru- jobs again by lowering the tax rate for ports of agriculture products plummet tinized to see whether or not any of our corporations. Right now we have just over the past year. At the same those were similarly fraudulent trans- the second highest corporate tax rate time, the European Union and Canada actions, in which case we could get a in the world among industrialized have also increased their exports to fill few billion dollars back from the lords countries. This makes us less competi- that gap. We are losing out. We are los- of finance to the taxpayers on Main tive. This also means that companies ing out on being able to export to Co- Street, USA. that want to come to the United States lombia simply because we won’t keep It is long past time to begin these and invest to create jobs here also have our good faith negotiation and imple- kinds of investigations and hopefully, a high tax burden. So, therefore, if we ment this agreement. ultimately—like with Enron, because want to create jobs, let’s make this The President has announced a na- this is worse than Enron—prosecutions. country competitive for investment tional export initiative, but yet there And we will let some of them enjoy coming in and for our companies going have been no substantive steps to move some Federal hospitality for a few out to do investment. That’s how we this forward. Why not implement a years. will restore job growth in this country. small business initiative to help our This is absolutely outrageous. Also, one of the things we need to do small businesses export to Colombia? They’re creating products designed to with regard to tax policy is to make That’s an immediate way to create fail, that have no useful product, in sure that we don’t doubly tax our com- jobs.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 27, 2010 IT’S TIME FOR MAIN STREET VAL- But we have a chance this week, we RECESS UES TO COME TO WASHINGTON have a chance in the weeks ahead to fi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The nally draw a line in the sand and say, ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Chair recognizes the gentleman from no, we’ve had too much of that erosion declares the House in recess until noon Virginia (Mr. PERRIELLO) for 5 minutes. of values, we’ve had too much of that today. Mr. PERRIELLO. Madam Speaker, culture of instant gratification—I want Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 1 the time for backroom deals is over. it for me right now, regardless of the minute a.m.), the House stood in recess The time for the Washington-Wall consequences to my country or the until noon. Street collusion that has put Main economy. It’s time for that to end. Street at risk and risked the pension We have basic rules being offered f funds and hard-earned retirement ac- that simply say decency, fairness, ac- b 1200 counts of so many Americans, it is countability say that you shouldn’t be time for this to end. able to sell a product to people based AFTER RECESS How many loopholes is enough for on one thing and then bet against it so The recess having expired, the House the Republican Caucus in the Senate? that you’re taking their money was called to order by the Speaker at We’ve had the entire Republican Sen- through the back door, that the most noon. ate Caucus join with the king of the powerful among us are able to exploit f Corn Husker Kickback to say, no, not and take advantage of the everyday enough loopholes, we need to water it folks who have just worked hard and PRAYER down more, we need less accountability played by the rules to try to secure re- The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. for Wall Street. That’s not what the tirement. Coughlin, offered the following prayer: American people are saying. The Amer- How many loopholes is enough for Lord God, by Your almighty power ican people are saying it’s time to Republicans and the king of the Corn bring Main Street values of account- uphold our commitment to live accord- Husker Kickback at the other side of ing to Your revealed truths and the ability, decency, and transparency to this building? How many loopholes do Washington and to Wall Street. constitutional law of this great coun- they need before they’re ready to pro- try. Let freedom flourish in the lives of People want the banks to bank and ceed with debate? It is far past time to let those who want to use risky, specu- Your people who seek justice and prove end the Wall Street-Washington collu- themselves trustworthy. Shape vir- lative gambling schemes to keep their sion. It is far past time to bring those hands off of the hard-earned retirement tuous leadership in government of the Main Street values back to the way we people. Remove fear from their minds of those who have worked their entire do business in this country because we lives to be able to settle in their later and depression from their spirits. May can still build things and grow things years. People have worked hard to do this body prove creative in facing our in this country. We can build and grow this, and yet we now see from the e- problems, be decisive in seeking the our energy future. We can build and mail streams and the memos from Wall whole truth; as it leads Your people to grow the great universities of Street that they were all too giddy to greater security and peace both now risk all that people had earned to make broadband technology, the electric grid and forever. Amen. of the future. We can still out-innovate a few more bucks on these schemes. f It’s time to get back to an economic any country in the world. system built on building things and But we need a system that rewards THE JOURNAL growing things that create jobs back innovation and rewards following the rules instead of bailing out failure and The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- on Main Street, living wage jobs that ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- help people move from the working collusion. That’s the line in the sand we’re trying to draw now. Those days ceedings and announces to the House class up to the middle class at the core her approval thereof. of the American dream. Yet standing are over of rewarding failure, of rewarding the backroom deals. It is time Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- in the way is a set of rules that seem to nal stands approved. encourage the riskiest of behavior by to reward innovation. It’s time to re- the richest among us at the expense of ward that hard work of the farmer and f the small business owner, where two those who are just trying to make it. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE People aren’t asking for punitive out of every three new jobs in America damages—except where people broke will come from that small business The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman the law, in which case we need more, owner. from California (Mr. MCNERNEY) come not less, of the kind of investigations So, instead of a system that’s tilted forward and lead the House in the that we’ve seen from the SEC. People entirely towards the biggest players, Pledge of Allegiance. are just saying, Why shouldn’t Wall what about giving everyday Americans Mr. MCNERNEY led the Pledge of Al- Street and Washington have to play by a chance, working class, middle class legiance as follows: the same rules that all of us do back on Americans, small business owners who I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Main Street? Yet that basic principle have great ideas and understand the United States of America, and to the Repub- seems to be too much to ask of those principle of following the rules? We lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. on the other side of this building who have for too long had a system that has will stop at nothing, stop at no mecha- rewarded all the worst behaviors in f Washington and Wall Street together. nism to ensure that they continue to HONORING WESLEY RAYMOND Now we have a chance. We have a mo- protect the backroom deals and the STUART carve-outs and the loopholes for Wall ment to say rules of decency, account- Street. ability, and fairness. (Mr. MCNERNEY asked and was We have a system that is based on But there are those in this building given permission to address the House the idea that if you work hard and play who say they will stop at nothing and for 1 minute.) by the rules, you will be able to make use all means necessary to make sure Mr. MCNERNEY. Madam Speaker, it in this country. Well, people who that that debate never happens because today I ask my colleagues to join me in worked hard and played by the rules they know that the more the American honoring the life of Wesley Raymond had everything that they had saved for people understand about the derivative Stuart, a true American patriot who put at risk by tactics that never should schemes and mortgage-backed securi- made the ultimate sacrifice in service have been allowed, but in the tight re- ties and exotic mechanisms they came to our great Nation. lationship between this town and Wall up with, the more they realize that it In 1943, Wesley joined the United Street, we see too often that those was just simply rich and powerful peo- States Navy as an aviation basic principles, those Main Street val- ple gambling with their money and ordnanceman second class, and was ues of decency, accountability, and their retirement security. trained on Avenger bombers. On Sep- fairness, are apparently too much to That time is done. It is time for Main tember 13, 1944, an Avenger took off ask of too many in this town. Street values to come to Washington. from the USS Enterprise with a three-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2883 man crew aboard, including Petty Offi- the American people. Let’s work to- haul of health care and replace it with cer Stuart. The crew was bound for gether on commonsense solutions to a bill that makes lowering costs the battle over the Japanese-occupied end the bailouts, reform Fannie Mae first priority. South Pacific island of Peleliu. Shortly and Freddie Mac, and hold Wall Street f after takeoff, the aircraft was shot accountable. Let’s work together to re- FEDERAL ACTION NEEDED ON down by enemy fire, leaving no sur- peal this government takeover of IMMIGRATION vivors. Although the wreckage of Petty health care and replace it with com- Officer Stuart’s aircraft was later re- monsense reforms that will lower the (Mr. POLIS asked and was given per- covered, he is still considered missing cost of health care. Let’s work to ban mission to address the House for 1 in action. earmarks and stop out-of-control minute and to revise and extend his re- After 60 years, the family of Petty spending. And most importantly, let’s marks.) Officer Stuart continues its commit- work on commonsense solutions that Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ment to keeping his memory alive. I will help small businesses create the to discuss an important issue facing join their efforts by recognizing the kind of jobs that Americans are look- our country, and that’s the issue of im- bravery and sacrifice of this American ing for. migration. The lack of Federal action hero. f and the failure of the Federal Govern- f ment to establish the rule of law has SUPPORT THE SUMMITVILLE PRO- completely and utterly failed so se- CREDIBILITY GAP CUREMENT PROTECTION ACT OF verely that States are trying to take (Mr. BOEHNER asked and was given 2010 Federal law into their own hands. permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. WILSON of Ohio asked and was On the right you have States like Ar- minute.) given permission to address the House izona, which has passed a law that al- Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, we are for 1 minute.) lows for racial and ethnic profiling. On seeing a growing credibility gap here in Mr. WILSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, the left you have States contending Washington. Democrats are saying one this week I introduced the Summitville with whether they issue driver’s li- thing and doing something else. It Procurement Protection Act of 2010. censes or in-state tuition to our grow- started with the trillion dollar stim- This legislation will improve the Fed- ing undocumented population. ulus plan that was rushed through with eral subcontracting process. This is a Federal failure. It is our promises that it would create jobs im- Here is the problem: Federal Acquisi- failure. Congress needs to act now. We mediately and keep unemployment tion Regulation holds the government should not have 10 million, 15 million, below 8 percent. Today unemployment to transparent reporting standards as 20 million undocumented immigrants is near 10 percent, and Americans are it hires prime contractors, but it does in our country. It strains law enforce- still asking, ‘‘Where are the jobs?’’ not hold those prime contractors to the ment, undermines wages for our work- Americans were also promised a war on same standards when they hire subs. ing families, and is a very real security deficits, but all that’s happened is we This is a complete lack of oversight. threat. have piled more debt on the backs of A company in my district, I am a proud cosponsor of com- our kids and grandkids. Summitville Tiles, was denied the op- prehensive immigration reform in the Then we have the trillion dollar gov- portunity to present a formal bid pre- House. Bipartisan efforts are also un- ernment takeover of health care that cisely because of this problem. My leg- derway in the Senate. I urge my col- was forced through with promises that islation would level the playing field leagues to join me in demanding com- it would lower costs. But it turns out and require that prime contractors prehensive immigration reform now. the new law will actually increase meet five sections of the Federal Ac- f costs for taxpayers and patients. This quisition Regulation as they hire subs. REPEAL OBAMACARE comes from an analysis by the Obama I urge my colleagues to support this administration’s Centers for Medicare important legislation. (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- and Medicaid Services. CMS deter- f mission to address the House for 1 mined that the new law will increase minute and to revise and extend his re- what the Nation spends on health care CMS REPORT marks.) over the next 10 years by $311 billion. (Mr. CANTOR asked and was given Mr. PENCE. Well, after months of de- The President claimed that this gov- permission to address the House for 1 bate and assurances that their govern- ernment takeover of health care was minute.) ment takeover of health care would ac- the single most important thing that Mr. CANTOR. At the start of the tually result in lowering the cost of we can do to address our deficits. But health care debate last year, President health care for Americans, the truth now it turns out it is just going to Obama made two critical promises. He landed with a thud last Thursday. A make matters worse. assured the American people that his new report from the Obama adminis- Just think about that credibility gap bill would, number one, lower costs, tration’s own Medicare agency con- when you see the majority insist on and that if they liked the coverage firms what we have known all along: rushing through a job-killing regu- they had they could keep it. On the the President and congressional Demo- latory bill with promises that it will first count, an independent CMS report crats passed a health care law without end Wall Street bailouts. The bill released last week states that health any idea how to pay for it. doesn’t end Wall Street bailouts; it care costs will skyrocket under this They promised to lower the cost of makes them permanent and institu- bill by an astounding $311 billion over health care, but instead ObamaCare tionalizes ‘‘too big to fail.’’ This bill the next 10 years. That’s more than the will send those costs soaring by $311 doesn’t get the government out of the previous estimate for each individual billion. Again, this is from their own private sector; it creates a Politburo- bill passed in the House and Senate. analysts within the administration. style council of regulators who can And if you like what you have, you The same report says some of the ways seize any business and do almost any- truly may not be able to keep it. Even Democrats set out to pay for the bill thing they want to do with it. And the care for our seniors is jeopardized. The are unsustainable, and some of the bill doesn’t address the real reasons for CMS report warns that Medicare cuts methods they used to control costs are, the financial meltdown. It gives a free may trigger a flight of hospitals and quote, ‘‘negligible’’. ride to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, other health care providers from par- The reality is that we need to repeal the government mortgage companies ticipation in Medicare. It also states ObamaCare and replace it with the that started this crisis. that 50 percent of the seniors partici- kind of health care reform that will Americans were promised a new pating in Medicare Advantage are set lower the cost of health care without Washington. Instead, it’s just more of to lose their coverage. growing the size of government. And the same: more spending, more govern- The American people deserve better, House Republicans are determined to ment, and more empty promises. I Mr. Speaker, and that’s why we need to be on the side of the American people think it’s time we start listening to repeal the $1 trillion government over- until we do just that.

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While Americans children from around the world were REFORM struggle to find work and to pay their adopted by American families, yet only mortgages, Wall Street continues to (Mr. BACA asked and was given per- a fraction of these adoptions were proc- pay huge bonuses and to focus only on mission to address the House for 1 essed by accredited adoption agencies. their profits. minute.) The others occurred under an unregu- Janet Orcutt of Kailua, Oahu, shared Mr. BACA. Yesterday I urged all lated process that may not have the her story with me recently. Last Au- Americans to boycott the State of Ari- best interests of the families or the gust, Janet’s son-in-law lost his job in zona until this law is appealed. This child in mind. this bad economy. This led to her law is unjust. It will only lead to the Just over 2 years ago, the United daughter and son-in-law losing their increase of racial profiling and hate States became a full member of the home. Now her daughter, son-in-law, crimes in the State, especially towards Hague Convention on Inter-Country and 5-year-old grandson live with Janet Hispanics. Adoption. Under the Convention, the and her two teenage children. With ev- This is a violation of the fourth and United States requires that inter-coun- eryone living with them, Janet and her 14th amendment in the United States try adoption service providers be ac- husband have had additional costs, Constitution. It does not require local credited to improve transparency and which they charge to their credit police officers to have a warrant. This accountability. Unfortunately, these cards. Each month, they fall farther new law will create a divide between rules only apply to adoptions from behind. people who are asked for legal docu- countries that have signed the Conven- Janet said, ‘‘We middle-income ments and those who are not. This law tion. Adoption agencies who work for Americans are suffering while powerful will create distrust between police and non-Convention countries do not need Wall Street financial companies lobby the communities they protect. This to meet the accreditation require- against financial reform.’’ law is backwards, and sets us back in ments, and these agencies continue to I share Janet’s anger. Without re- time. conduct unregulated adoptions, cre- form, the current system will continue I urge Americans show their support ating a double standard for the treat- to harm the well-being of families like of the boycott and wear a red, yellow, ment of children and families. Janet’s. The House has passed Wall and blue wristband. This is an unjust We must strengthen the adoption Street reform. It is high time that the law and must be overturned, and an ex- practices by requiring accreditation for Senate does likewise. ample of why we need comprehensive all countries’ adoption service pro- immigration reform. f viders. Universal accreditation will create an adoption process that is law- f THE NEW HEALTH CARE LAW ful, safe for the child, and respectful to FAILS ON ALL COUNTS the families involved. b 1215 (Mr. CARTER asked and was given f permission to address the House for 1 THE DEBATE OVER HEALTH CARE minute and to revise and extend his re- CMS CHIEF ACTUARY’S ANALYSIS REFORM IS ALIVE AND WELL marks.) ON EFFECTS OF THE PATIENT (Mr. DREIER asked and was given Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, remem- PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE permission to address the House for 1 ber when we were told the whole point CARE ACT minute and to revise and extend his re- of the new health care bill was to lower (Mr. WALDEN asked and was given marks.) health care costs and to insure all permission to address the House for 1 Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, while Americans? Well, the CMS, under the minute and to revise and extend his re- some may believe that the debate over control of the Obama administration, marks.) health care is behind us, the report estimates that the law fails on all Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, the that we received last week, which stat- counts. Speaker of the House told the National ed very clearly that this administra- Twenty million Americans who cur- Association of Counties a while back tion had determined that we would see rently can’t afford health care will be that Congress needed to pass the a $311 billion increase—increase—in forced under duress to buy a product or health care bill so we could find out health care costs over the next decade, will face fines in IRS action. Four mil- what’s in it. Well, we are finding out was completely counter to what we and lion Americans still will not be able to now. the American people were promised. buy health insurance, and they will The Chief Actuary for the Centers for We were promised that there would, in pay $33 billion in fines. Fourteen mil- Medicare and Medicaid Services is the fact, be savings. So I think that, with lion will lose their employer-sponsored independent scorekeeper of legislation this report, it is very clear that the de- health care insurance. Twenty-three like this. Their report that they just bate continues to be alive and well. million Americans will still have no issued said half of all seniors in Amer- Mr. Speaker, we need to take a step- health care coverage in 2019. Twenty- ica who are on Medicare Advantage by-step approach, ensuring that people one percent of the gross domestic prod- plans, half, are going to lose that cov- can have access to insurance products uct will be spent on health care after erage under the bill that was signed across State lines and ensuring that this law is implemented, which is much into law. meaningful lawsuit abuse reform takes higher than if the Congress had done Well, that’s a big problem for seniors place. Small businesses should be able nothing. in Oregon. Oregon has had one of the to come together to buy at lower rates. You have to wonder: When did we highest penetration rates in the United We should have pooling to deal with know all of this, and why didn’t we States of seniors who wanted Medicare preexisting conditions, and we should know about it before the vote was Advantage and signed up for it. I was expand medical savings accounts. taken? out in Ontario, Oregon, not long ago, Those five things, Mr. Speaker, will f and the seniors there raised their go a long way towards decreasing costs hands and said, ‘‘Why are they taking to ensure that every American will THE CONE OF SILENCE away the Medicare Advantage I have?’’ have access to quality, affordable (Mr. INSLEE asked and was given We now know under this independent health insurance. permission to address the House for 1

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Mr. Speaker, after the tire financial system, all while Wall to the good old days—to the good old collapse on Wall Street and after the Street made hundreds of billions of dol- days of unregulated financial markets, multiple abuses, the American people lars for themselves. of voodoo economics on Wall Street, are very disappointed that one party in Last December, the House of Rep- and of the continuing deregulation of the Senate is filibustering so that we resentatives responded by passing com- big banks on Wall Street. can’t move forward to have a bipar- monsense Wall Street reform. It would We cannot afford to go back to the tisan Wall Street reform bill. protect families and small businesses losing policies of the Bush administra- The Republicans’ filibuster kind of from predatory loans, from indecipher- tion when Wall Street was allowed to reminds me of the old ‘‘Get Smart’’ able fine print, and from other industry consume the wealth of an entire gen- show where they had the Cone of Si- gimmicks. It would end taxpayer-fund- eration. People in Wisconsin believe if lence. When they wanted to keep a seed bailouts and too-big-to-fail banks. It you’re too big to fail, then you should cret so that nobody knew about the se- would impose tough new laws on the not exist. People in Wisconsin know cret, they brought down the Cone of Si- riskiest Wall Street practices that got that we are on their side and that, lence. That’s what the Republicans us into this mess in the first place. when Wall Street innovates, Main want to do about Wall Street reform. House Democrats voted ‘‘yes’’ on Street pays the price. They want a Cone of Silence over the Wall Street reform, but unfortunately, We have got to work hard together to Senate so that nobody knows whose Republicans all voted ‘‘no.’’ Yesterday, catch all of the crooks and to follow side everybody is on. their Senate colleagues again voted their trails wherever they may lead. We are on the side of the American ‘‘no,’’ this time even to start an open We have to make certain that we bal- people to have aggressive Wall Street and honest debate. ance our budgets, that we live within reform. The people who are over there It is time to stop the obstructionism our means, and that we rewrite our fi- who are filibustering are on the side of and to let the debate begin. If Senate nancial regulations to make things fair Wall Street. They want the Cone of Si- Republicans have problems with the for people on Main Street. That’s what lence so that people won’t know that bill, make them known in public. Offer we have to do together. they’re standing up for their friends on amendments. Take votes. Show us Wall Street. That is wrong. where you stand—with Main Street or f You know, maybe the answer ‘‘no’’ is with Wall Street. the right answer to some things, but it f ARIZONA ACTS BECAUSE THE FED- isn’t the right answer to Wall Street ERAL GOVERNMENT REFUSES HEALTH CARE TAKEOVER reform. End the filibuster. Get a vote. TO ACT INCREASES COSTS Let’s tame Wall Street the way it (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina ought to be regulated. given permission to address the House asked and was given permission to ad- f for 1 minute.) dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, be- WHERE ARE THE JOBS? vise and extend his remarks.) cause the Federal Government refuses (Mr. SESSIONS asked and was given Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. to secure the border, States like Ari- permission to address the House for 1 Speaker, last week, the administra- zona have become desperate to solve minute and to revise and extend his re- tion’s own report released by the Cen- the crisis. Arizona has a new illegal im- marks.) ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services migration law that is causing some Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, we are confirmed that the government health heartburn for the open borders crowd. being told today by our friends, the care takeover will increase costs, will The new law makes being in Arizona Democrats, to trust Washington and to hurt seniors, and will put employers in without proof of legal status a crime. trust them. Yet the Obama-Pelosi leg- a position to drop employee coverage. The consequences range from a mis- islation which passed this House ear- This is not what the American people demeanor to a felony depending on lier last year promised that, if Con- wanted when it came to health care re- whether one is a repeat offender, is gress passed the $787 billion stimulus form. trafficking drugs, or is smuggling package, national unemployment According to the CMS report, na- human beings. would never rise above 8 percent. tional health care costs will increase The open borders lobby doesn’t want Today, the national unemployment is by $311 billion over the next 10 years, the laws they don’t like enforced, so 9.7 percent and is hovering near a 25- and this increase will force millions of they protested outside the Arizona year high. seniors off of their current Medicare I think it is time for the American coverage. This information was re- State capitol building when the Gov- people to recognize that the answers do leased over a month after the health ernor signed the bill into law. They not all reside here in Washington, D.C., care takeover was rushed through Con- were caught on video pelting police but that we need to take care of our gress. Clearly, Congress needed to wait with rocks and bottles. One even as- business. Our business should not be to vote on this legislation after the re- saulted a cameraman. The inconsistent about trying to do a lot of things to a port was released. national media calls the peaceful TEA lot of other people but to focus on jobs It is time for us to come together to Party people fringe terrorists, but the for this country. Jobs are the number repeal the government health care violent pro-illegal immigration rock one issue. Jobs are the things which takeover and to swap it for patient- throwers get a pass. will spur the American entrepreneur- centered, affordable health insurance No matter how the open borders ship and the creativity that will allow reform that expands access and that media crowd spins these rowdy dem- us to be competitive with the world. continues to cover preexisting condi- onstrations, entering this country ille- Where are the jobs? tions. gally is still against the law. The Fed- eral Government should do its job and f In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the secure the border. That is what they SUPPORT WALL STREET REFORM 11th in the Global War on Terrorism. are supposed to do. And that’s just the way it is. (Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given f permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her re- WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? f marks.) (Mr. KAGEN asked and was given Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise permission to address the House for 1 THE CMS REPORT IS GOOD NEWS today in strong support of Wall Street minute.) FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE reform. Mr. KAGEN. Mr. Speaker, everyone (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given Wall Street shenanigans led us to in Wisconsin wants to know the answer permission to address the House for 1 this recession, and if not for having the to the question: Whose side are you on? minute.)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2886 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 27, 2010 Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I am innovations which have improved the I am proud to be a cosponsor of this very happy that our Republican col- quality of life for generations of our bill because I believe strongly that leagues have brought up the CMS re- military veterans. Members of Congress should not report because, while they try to pro- Many Americans may not realize ceive a pay raise when so many fami- claim that this is some kind of revela- that some of medical science’s greatest lies in Nevada are struggling with job tion, what it actually verifies is what achievements have been as the result loss, homes that are under water, and we’ve been saying all along, which is of research conducted at the VA. The uncertainty about their economic fu- that we will expand the coverage in CAT scan and the cardiac pacemaker ture. this country, not by the 30 million peo- are but two of the trailblazing innova- Unemployment in my district has ple, which was originally projected, but tions made possible through VA-funded reached record levels, the highest in 25 now by 34 million people. For a 1 per- research. years. Families are tightening their cent increase in our total health care Today, the VA is the worldwide lead- belts and too many hardworking Ne- costs, which is something that we al- er in important medical research, such vadans are desperate to find a job. It ways said we were going to do, we are as in the diagnosis and treatment of would be unconscionable during this going to insure 11 percent more of the traumatic brain injuries and of time of economic hardship for Members population. That’s a pretty good deal. neuroprosthetic technologies related to of Congress to receive an automatic Yet there was another big surprise in amputations and to spinal cord injuries pay raise. Our action today will send a that CMS report, not just that we are of our brave wounded warriors. message to the American people that going to insure more people than we So, this week, as we celebrate the we are changing the way that business thought, but that we will extend the pioneers of the past 85 years, let us also is done in Washington and we are seri- life of Medicare’s trust fund, not just recognize today’s VA researchers, who ous about putting our economy on the by 9 years as we thought, but now by 12 are leading the way to finding the med- path to recovery and restoring eco- years—all the way to 2029. ical breakthroughs of tomorrow. nomic security for all Americans. f Yes, there was some news in the CMS f report. It is good news for the Amer- THE DEMOCRATS’ HEALTH CARE b 1230 ican people; it is good news for Medi- BILL care, and it is good news for the Demo- DAY OF PRAYER (Mr. NEUGEBAUER asked and was cratic Congress, which did this great (Mr. HARPER asked and was given given permission to address the House service for the American people. permission to address the House for 1 for 1 minute and to revise and extend f minute and to revise and extend his re- his remarks.) A NEW REPORT SHEDS LIGHT ON marks.) Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, in EFFECTS OF HEALTH CARE Mr. HARPER. Mr. Speaker, Governor case there’s any doubt about the new TAKEOVER Haley Barbour has proclaimed today as report released by CMS this week, the report says it all. The Democrats’ (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- a Day of Prayer in my home State of health care bill fails to provide the re- mission to address the House for 1 Mississippi to remember Mississippians form taxpayers deserve and expected. minute and to revise and extend her re- who suffered devastating losses of life In fact, the report clearly states that marks.) and property in Saturday’s horrific tor- the health care spending will go up by Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, we got some nadoes and for those families who lost $310 billion over the next 10 years and interesting news from the Obama ad- loved ones in last week’s oil rig explo- that the new long-term care CLASS ministration’s own number crunchers sion. One of the tornadoes was an EF4 that Program poses serious risk of being last week. Though it comes as no sur- unsustainable. prise to those who opposed the govern- left a path of destruction across Mis- sissippi. Communities have come to- This is just another example of the ment takeover of health care, which Federal Government’s creating yet an- became law last month, we learned gether to comfort families, clear de- bris, and accumulate what personal other unsustainable program and fail- that this takeover increases national ing to empower the American people. health care spending by $311 billion. possessions could be found. Equally, Mississippians are experi- We have set ourselves up for more Plus, the Federal actuaries reported spending, more burdens that we simply that 18 million taxpayers will be encing grief in reaction to the drilling incident in the Gulf of Mexico. As cannot afford, while taking away bene- socked with $33 billion in fines for not fits from seniors and disabled Ameri- purchasing government-approved neighbors and families mourn, we are reminded of the character of Mississip- cans who need them most. health care. While Republicans offered positive pians in the aftermath of Hurricane In direct contradiction to President solutions to tackle the spending, Katrina. Obama’s promise of, if you like your Democrats created a massive new gov- Today I join folks from across Mis- plan, you can keep it, the report stated ernment-run health care plan that sissippi in praying for those families that half of the 14.8 million seniors who hurts the economy, interferes with pa- affected. I commend Governor Haley enjoy Medicare Advantage will be tient choices, and does nothing to Barbour for his leadership and for ap- forced to leave the program due to bring down the cost of health care. lower benefits. That means about 20,000 propriately designating today as the Mr. Speaker, the American people de- in my district alone will likely lose Day of Prayer. serve better than that. Though tragic, neither of these their plans. f Too bad we didn’t have this detailed events will break the spirit of Mis- report before the government takeover sissippi and her people. Our people will PASS FINANCIAL REGULATORY became law, but as the saying goes: persevere. REFORM Better late than never. f (Mr. HIMES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 f IN SUPPORT OF ELIMINATION OF minute and to revise and extend his re- CELEBRATING NATIONAL VA PAY RAISE FOR MEMBERS OF marks.) RESEARCH WEEK CONGRESS DURING FISCAL YEAR Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, it’s not (Mr. ALTMIRE asked and was given 2011 even 3 years since Bear Stearns landed permission to address the House for 1 (Ms. TITUS asked and was given per- flat on its back, that Lehman Brothers minute.) mission to address the House for 1 landed flat on its back, that AIG con- Mr. ALTMIRE. Mr. Speaker, this minute and to revise and extend her re- tributed to a destruction of our econ- week is National VA Research Week, marks.) omy which resulted in the destruction recognizing 85 years of VA medical re- Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, later today of $17 trillion of the household wealth search. Since 1925, the VA has led the the House will consider legislation to of the American people. way in cutting-edge medical research, stop the automatic pay raise for Mem- We have spent the last year assem- turning ideas into discoveries and into bers of Congress during this fiscal year. bling a commonsense, market-oriented

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Sean Car- Yet the other side is saying ‘‘no,’’ But over the last decade, much of ney, Ben Engel, John Luke Galla, saying ‘‘no’’ to the kind of common- Wall Street became a Las Vegas casino, Cullen Skinner, and Rose Heid rounded sense reform that will restore Ameri- with our money—our mortgages, our out this champion team. cans’ faith in their system, make them investments, and pensions—being used On behalf of the United States House comfortable investing in America. Yes- as casino chips in trading schemes that of Representatives, congratulations to terday in the other body, a big step added no value to our economy. Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate back was taken. Wall Street needs to get back to Academy’s Academic Decathlon team The time is now if we are to be seri- what it’s good at, and it’s time for Re- on this great victory and on your fu- ous about addressing the crisis that publicans to stop standing in the way ture successes. this country is only now emerging and join us so that we can lock the f from for this House to set aside par- door together. HEALTH CARE BILL’S COSTS tisanship and pass financial regulatory f reform. (Mr. OLSON asked and was given per- RECOGNIZING AUTISM mission to address the House for 1 f AWARENESS MONTH minute and to revise and extend his re- WHERE ARE THE JOBS? (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was marks.) (Mrs. CAPITO asked and was given given permission to address the House Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, each day I permission to address the House for 1 for 1 minute and to revise and extend am more convinced that I was right to minute and to revise and extend her re- her remarks.) oppose the health care reform bill that marks.) Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, was pushed through this Congress last Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise April is Autism Awareness Month, and month. All along Republicans questioned today to voice my deep concern over I call for increased research into and how it’s possible to increase Medicaid the rising tide of unemployment across treatment for this leading develop- enrollees and cut costs at the same America and particularly in my home mental disorder. time. And lo and behold, we were right. State of West Virginia. In my State, Autism impacts more of our children The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid the unemployment rate has risen now every day, and it is becoming excep- Services, or CMS, recently concluded tionally prevalent in our American so- to over 10 percent with some counties that implementing this bill means ciety. The number of American fami- reaching well over 12 percent. health care will be 21 percent of our Beyond these staggering figures, we lies who must learn to cope with au- GDP in 2019, up from 16 percent today. must take a moment to pause and ask tism is growing every day. An esti- Taxpayers will be forced to spend $410 ourselves, are the policies we’re push- mated one out of every 110 children billion to expand Medicaid to 20 mil- ing through this Congress creating real born in the United States are now diag- lion new beneficiaries, and that’s only job growth? Absolutely not. nosed with autism. at the Federal level. That doesn’t Sadly, we all know a family member, We have got to invest in the research count the State level spending, in a friend, a colleague who has lost their that will allow us to better understand which my home State of Texas has job and is struggling to get back on and to treat this serious disorder. For been estimated to incur a $24 billion their feet. The so-called stimulus bill, individuals already living with autism unfunded mandate over 10 years. along with numerous so-called jobs and those children who will be diag- Mr. Speaker, there’s a better way to bills, has failed to produce the jobs nosed this year, we must make this a provide access to quality, affordable that the administration and the Demo- priority. Autism’s hold on our families, health care for all Americans. We crats in this Congress promised. And our children, and our country must be should repeal and replace the bloated worse yet, the policies of this adminis- broken. government plan with one that makes tration are actually causing job loss in I look forward to the day when chil- sense. The American people deserve no my State. dren diagnosed with this develop- less. Instead we should be enacting poli- mental disorder can live full and f cies that get Americans back to work healthy lives. Let’s pass this bill before and awaken Main Street across our us today. THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL country. f PROTECTION AGENCY Mr. Speaker, at a time of increasing (Ms. TSONGAS asked and was given CONGRATULATING NORTHWEST unemployment for American families, permission to address the House for 1 PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGIATE we must keep repeating, where are the minute.) ACADEMY jobs? Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, last f (Mrs. DAHLKEMPER asked and was week I met with a small business given permission to address the House owner from Concord, Massachusetts, WE NEED TO PASS FINANCIAL for 1 minute and to revise and extend who showed me several months of his REFORM her remarks.) credit card statements. Due to a 1-day (Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut asked Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. Mr. Speaker, I late payment after years of on-time and was given permission to address rise today to offer congratulations to payments, his credit card company in- the House for 1 minute and to revise the Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate creased his interest rate by 15 percent, and extend his remarks.) Academy of Erie, Pennsylvania, on informing him that because of the in- Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Mr. their second straight victory at the crease, he will pay off his balance in Speaker, we need to pass financial re- United States Academic Decathlon. 2,820 years. form, and it’s time for Republicans to On Saturday, Collegiate Academy’s Thanks to the Credit CARD Act, such stop standing in the way. nine-member Academic Decathlon abuses are now illegal but only after When I’m home in Connecticut and team won the Division II small school more than a decade of trying to move talk to my neighbors and constituents, title and placed sixth out of 40 schools these bipartisan and commonsense re- I never hear anybody disagree with me overall at the competition in Omaha. forms through Congress. about the need to reform Wall Street. The students showcased their knowl- In response to the law, credit card Their retirement account statements edge in 10 subjects: music, art, lan- companies are already devising new are all the proof that they need that guage and literature, science, history, ways to exploit their customers, trust- Wall Street played a hand that was too economics, essay, interview, speech, ing in Congress’ inability to respond dangerous for their own good. and math. quickly.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2888 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 27, 2010 The Consumer Financial Protection DEFENDING ISRAEL b 1245 Agency will give small business owners (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- JOBS ACT like my constituent an advocate that mission to address the House for 1 (Mr. BROUN of Georgia asked and can respond to shady practices as they minute and to revise and extend his re- evolve. Groups like the AARP have en- was given permission to address the marks.) House for 1 minute.) dorsed the idea of a strong Consumer Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, as a Nation, Financial Protection Agency because Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, one of our strongest allies in the Mid- it will be able to stand up for the little it’s another 3-day work week for Con- dle East is Israel. For decades we have guy against the giants who have been gress, and there is still nothing on the stood with this free and democratic able to set their own rules. agenda to spur the economy and to state as it has been assaulted. We have f incentivize growth. Job creation re- always respected the right of Israel to mains the top concern of the American ‘‘SNITCH TAX’’ defend itself and to build for itself a people. Shouldn’t it be a priority of (Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- stronger nation. Congress as well? With 15 million un- fornia asked and was given permission But now our President is causing employed Americans, it is negligent to address the House for 1 minute and problems for our ally. The President not to prioritize job creation in the pri- to revise and extend his remarks.) takes offense at the bureaucratic ap- vate sector today. Through my JOBS Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- proval of settlements. But these are Act, H.R. 4100, we can empower small fornia. Mr. Speaker, the biggest issue not settlements deep in the heart of businesses by reducing their tax burden on the minds of the American people is the West Bank. They are in their cap- and provide relief to the lowest two in- jobs. So imagine my surprise when I ital, Jerusalem. East Jerusalem is an dividual income brackets. took another look at the so-called area where half the Jewish population Mr. Speaker, I urge this body to seri- health care reform bill and found a proof the capital city currently resides. ously consider my legislation or any vision which is just another job-killer Prime Minister Netanyahu has made other bills that put people back to provision. clear: This is an area that will be part Beginning in 2012 under section 9006 work and provide lasting solutions to of Israel in any peace settlement con- the problems facing our economy. of the Obama care bill, any company, sidered. large or small, that purchases more In just a few weeks, Israel will cele- f than $600 worth of goods or services brate its 62nd year as an independent IN MEMORY OF AUTRY LAMONT from any corporation during the pre- nation. The United States was the first BATTLES vious year will be required now to file to stand and recognize Israel on the a 1099 with the government and with (Ms. WATSON asked and was given day of their independence, and since permission to address the House for 1 that company. That means you have to that time we have remained close al- keep track of all the food that you buy, minute.) lies. Let’s not let this close relation- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise the paint that you buy, the secretarial ship move apart. The President should supplies that you buy, and then you today to honor a life well lived—the stop giving the cold shoulder to our life of Autry Lamont Battles, who have to give this information to the friends in Israel. government. Not because of any obliga- passed away on April 15 of this year. Mr. Battles was born in Los Angeles, tion on your part to pay something but f on the part of the other individual. where he was known for his sense of The assumption is that everybody humor, caring for others, his faith in THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE else cheats, and so what this is, is God, and his talent for cooking. This nothing more than a universal snitch (Mr. COSTA asked and was given per- led him to a fulfilling career in the res- tax. It requires all Americans to give mission to address the House for 1 taurant and catering business, a job up information on somebody else. minute and to revise and extend his re- that allowed him to share his love for Repeal this nonsense. Get rid of this marks.) food and for meeting new people. He burden. Save small business, and co- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, April 24 came into my life when he was sponsor H.R. 5141. marked the 95th anniversary of the Ar- caregiving for a lifelong friend of mine. f menian genocide. Last Saturday I par- He said, I just love your mother. She ticipated with the Armenian commu- WE MUST PASS FINANCIAL just turned 100 years old, and he was nity in Fresno to commemorate this REFORM going to prepare the meal for 300 horrific tragedy. guests. However, his illness did not (Mr. CLEAVER asked and was given I, once again, call upon this body to allow him to do it. permission to address the House for 1 pass the Armenian genocide resolution. So I want to honor Mr. Battles today minute and to revise and extend his re- In my remarks before the Foreign Af- for living among us—a good and decent marks.) fairs Committee markup of House Res- American, who will certainly be missed Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, a little olution 252, I indicated that historians because he reached out to others and over 2 years ago, our Nation walked to have clearly documented this event. was more caring about others than he the precipice. Many Americans are per- Back home, as I grew up, my Armenian was of himself. So we lost him, but I haps unaware of the fact that we were friends told me of the stories of the very, very close not to a major reces- just want to pay tribute to him for a systematic approach to eliminate the sion but a depression. And for this body life well lived. Armenian communities from their to pass financial reform was, I think, f farms, their homes, and their lives. It one of the better things we have done. PASSAGE OF PATIENT PROTEC- For financial reform to remain on was the first genocide of the 20th Cen- tury. They believe it and so do I. TION AND AFFORDABLE CARE the table over in the Senate is just ACT abominable. Many people were out try- Theodore Roosevelt once wrote: ‘‘The ing to survive during this crisis and Armenian massacre was the greatest (Mr. CONAWAY asked and was given still losing money, still losing homes. crime of World War I, and the failure to permission to address the House for 1 We saw Wall Street playing around act against Turkey is to condone it.’’ minute and to revise and extend his re- with derivatives that many of them No one holds modern-day Turkey remarks.) didn’t even understand. They hired sponsible for the past sins of the Otto- Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, here in physicists to actually describe what man Empire, but they should recognize Washington, in these hallowed Halls, would happen with the derivatives. So their history, apologize, and move on we have the power to do many things. if we don’t do financial reform, we’re to establish diplomatic relationships At times, it might appear as if there is going to leave the American public vul- with Armenia. no riddle so complex that the careful nerable. There is never a right time to recog- arrangement of words on a paper can- We have got to do it. We have got to nize the genocide. We cannot wait not overcome it. Indeed, the very ra- establish a Financial Consumer Protec- around for a convenient time. I urge we tionale behind the Patient Protection tion Agency and we need to do it now. pass this resolution. and Affordable Health Care Act was to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2889 solve forever the Gordian knot of costs will soar $311 billion, increasing Medicare & Medicaid Services has re- equality in our citizens’ access to to 21 percent of GDP by 2019. leased its analysis of the new health health care. Yet, for all its words, com- They told us, If you like your plan, care law, and the results are very tell- mands, prescriptions, and boards in the you can keep it. Well, now they admit ing, Mr. Speaker. bill, Richard Foster, the chief actuary that seniors on Medicare Advantage The actuaries are reporting that the of CMS, has laid bare an essential could lose their plans. Companies that new law will increase health care costs truth about these mandates. Mr. offer health plans to their employees over the next 10 years by $311 billion, Speaker, they have consequences. On and retirees are now considering drop- which was much more than the origi- page 10 of his recent report, Mr. FOS- ping them. nal estimates to both the House and TER states unequivocally that this bill They told us it would be good for the the Senate bills. Published reports will make hospitals, long-term care fa- economy. Now they admit employers have indicated that this report, incred- cilities, and other part A providers un- were correct to downgrade their earn- ibly, was submitted to the Secretary of profitable. ings by billions of dollars that ulti- Health and Human Services more than It’s clear to me, Mr. Speaker, that mately will come out of employees’ a week before the final vote in the while we in Washington can pass words wages and benefits. House. But that information, of course, on paper that guarantee all Americans This issue is not going away. It will was not shared with—at least on the health care, that the doctors and hos- continue to plague those responsible Republican side—Members of Congress pitals throughout America may not be until they replace it or until they or the American people. So much for around long enough to provide them themselves are replaced. most open and transparent administra- care. More jobs, Mr. Speaker, lost to f tion in history and so much for pro- wrong-headed policies being forced viding the American people with real upon the American people by this ma- WALL STREET REFORM AND health care reform that would help jority. CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT lower costs. f (Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas asked America is at a crossroads, Mr. and was given permission to address Speaker, in this difficult economy. MOVE AHEAD ON HEALTH CARE While the American people spoke out BILL the House for 1 minute.) Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. The Re- very loudly that they did not want a (Mr. WELCH asked and was given publicans always want to dwell on dis- government health care takeover, permission to address the House for 1 tractions, but I believe that the Amer- Democrats refused to listen. minute and to revise and extend his re- ican people are waiting for the health f marks.) care reform bill to be implemented— Mr. WELCH. We have a debate on BUILDING A RECOVERY RIGHT and that it will. And it will save lives. FOR AMERICA health care, but the fundamental ques- But why are the Republicans standing tion that we face is whether we were (Ms. SUTTON asked and was given on the side of big business and big com- going to stick with the status quo or permission to address the House for 1 panies too big to fail? Now we need the we were going to put a stake in the minute.) Wall Street Reform and Consumer Pro- ground to have a health care system Ms. SUTTON. Congressional Repub- tection Act to be able to respond to where all are covered and all help pay. licans threaten to take us back to the America’s cry for honesty and integ- We did this, unfortunately, without bi- failed policies that created the eco- rity on Wall Street. partisan support. The question we now nomic crisis, siding with special inter- Right now, one of the biggest Wall have is making this work. The status est, Wall Street banks, credit card Street casinos, Goldman Sachs, is tes- quo was broken. We’re spending two, companies, Big Oil, and insurance com- tifying. And I don’t know whether they three times the rate of inflation, the panies. These Bush economic and fiscal can find the facts to be able to defend rate of wage growth. Our businesses policies created the worst financial cri- atrocious acts causing millions of can’t afford it. We spend more and get sis since the Great Depression, with job less, with 45 million Americans unin- Americans to lose money. I personally losses of nearly 800,000 a month, and sured. Now, folks want to repeal it. know of a small business that they lit- nearly doubled our national debt. That includes provisions where your erally destroyed because they were un- Democrats in Congress are working to child can be on your health care policy willing to look at ways of allowing create American jobs and a strong new until age 26; where the doughnut hole that business to survive. And so the $14 foundation for our economy, protecting is going to finally be closed so seniors million of net worth loss, $22 million Main Street and the middle class, not can get the prescription drugs they decline in net worth, and 2.2 million in siding with the insurance companies need; where folks who need preventive homes lost is because of the lack of in- and Wall Street. care and long-term care are going to tegrity on Wall Street. This week’s news provides evidence have access to the care that they need; Pass the legislation that will end that American families are beginning where there won’t be a lifetime cap on bailouts; protect families’ retirement to feel some effects of an economy coverage, so that if you get really sick funds; college savings; homes and busi- headed in a better direction. USA and need that, you’re going to be able nesses; protect consumers; and, yes, in- Today headlines read: ‘‘Economists say to get access to it. ject transparency. Goldman Sachs, recovery looks stronger than ex- So now the debate is: Are we going to what is your answer to the question? pected.’’ Bloomberg says: ‘‘Companies improve this health care system and f in U.S. plan to increase employment, this health care bill, and do it to- WITH AMERICA AT A CROSS- survey shows.’’ The New York Times gether, or are we going to repeal it? I ROADS, IT IS TIME TO LISTEN says: ‘‘From the mall to the docks, say: move ahead. TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE signs of rebound.’’ f No matter how much they try to side (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan asked and with Wall Street, Democrats will side WHAT’S IN THE HEALTH CARE was given permission to address the with the American people and build a BILL House for 1 minute and to revise and recovery and an economy that will (Mr. MCCLINTOCK asked and was extend her remarks.) work for them. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. given permission to address the House f for 1 minute.) Speaker, time and again during health Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, dur- care debate, the American people were RAIDING MEDICARE HURTS OUR ing the recent health debate, the told that the health care bill would SENIORS Speaker ominously said, We have to lower costs, and Republicans contin- (Mr. BOUSTANY asked and was pass the bill so you can find out what ually argued that the big government given permission to address the House is in it. Well, they passed the bill, and takeover of our health care would actu- for 1 minute and to revise and extend now we’re finding out what’s in it. ally increase the cost to taxpayers. his remarks.) They told us it would keep costs Well, who was right? The nonpartisan Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, last down. Well, now they admit health Office of the Actuary at the Centers for week, the nonpartisan Centers for

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2890 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 27, 2010 Medicare & Medicaid Services released both sides talk past each other. Mr. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- an actuarial report that shows that the Speaker, the American people, they get vise and extend his remarks.) President’s new health care law will in- it. They get it that in fact cap-and- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. crease health care costs over and above trade will increase the cost of doing Mr. Speaker, there has been an unfor- what was expected; premiums for fami- business; that health care, which is al- tunate and devastating accident in the lies and small businesses will rise be- ready too big a piece of the family Gulf of Mexico that caused the death of yond what was expected; and access to budget, is going up, not down; that gov- 11 workers. Now we must deal with the a physician will suffer for many, many ernment is increasing spending at a attendant oil spill estimated at 42,000 Americans. They also showed that the time in which the revenue is far less gallons a day. To provide a bit of per- $500 billion in indiscriminate cuts to than what we’re spending. In fact, 40 spective, the gallon capacity of an Medicare to pay for a new entitlement percent of the budget is being bor- Olympic-size swimming pool is 648,000. is a very deep cut that will hurt access rowed. And now we’re having the hu- At the current spill rate, it will take to care for many of our seniors. Half of bris to call financial reform of some- 151⁄2 days to spill the equivalent of an all seniors in the Medicare Advantage thing that in fact is a financial bailout Olympic-sized pool. program will lose their current cov- guarantee. Historic production of oil from the erage. I have 140,000 seniors in my Under President Clinton and a Re- Gulf is 1.7 million barrels per day. The State of Louisiana who depend on publican Congress, Glass-Steagall was U.S. consumes about 19.5 million bar- Medicare Advantage in rural areas for eliminated. Why in the world wouldn’t rels a day. There will be those who will access to a doctor. They’re going to we be talking about simply recreating say this spill is reason enough to cut lose that kind of coverage that gives the separation between real banks that off future offshore oil production. That them that valued access to the physi- the FDIC does have a fund for, created would be disingenuous. cian of their choice. by the banks, and investment banks, Until this accident, the industry has This bill, this law, fails to lower which you recognize if they fail, they had an impeccable record in the Gulf. costs. It creates red tape and bureauc- fail, and you are only guaranteed on According to Amy Myers Jaffe, an en- racy, and it really does nothing to en- the underlying stock. ergy expert at Rice University, in the hance quality for most Americans. Mr. Speaker, I call for real reform. last 15 years, there was not a single f f spill of more than 1,000 barrels among the 4,000 active platforms offshore. She FROM HEALTH CARE REFORM TO b 1300 said offshore drilling was considerably WALL STREET REFORM THE REPEAL REPUBLICANS SIDE safer for the environment than the (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given WITH THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY tankers used for importing oil. permission to address the House for 1 TO REPEAL POPULAR BENEFITS We need to clean up the spill, not use minute.) OF HEALTH REFORM it as a political football. Mr. DEFAZIO. Well, you’ve got to (Ms. LEE of California asked and was give it to my friends on the Republican given permission to address the House f side of the aisle. They are incredibly for 1 minute and to revise and extend STOP WALL STREET FROM GAM- consistent. They have sided with the her remarks.) BLING WITH OUR ECONOMIC SE- big pharmaceutical industry and the Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, CURITY insurance industry. Sadly, they lost the Repeal Republicans have sided with that debate, but they want to revisit it the insurance industry from day one, (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of with the changes we made in health ignoring the need for reform when they Texas asked and was given permission care and some of the outrageous health controlled Congress and opposing re- to address the House for 1 minute.) insurance practices we outlawed, like form at every step as Democrats fought Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of preexisting condition exclusions, re- for reforms that serve the needs of the Texas. Mr. Speaker, for far too long, scissions of your policy when you get American people. The Repeal Repub- the executives on Wall Street reaped sick, and nonrenewal when you get licans really haven’t changed. They rewards by bending the rules and dodg- sick. now want to repeal the reforms, and ing financial regulation. Then they But they’re also fighting to change they will use every deceit, every piece turned to the American taxpayer to dig the subject here, because they’re also of misinformation, and even outright them out. With Wall Street reform, av- trying to stop the reform on Wall lies to oppose reform and, in the proc- erage Americans will never again be on Street. Their biggest patrons are the ess, try to protect the industry’s profit the hook for Wall Street’s mistakes. pharmaceutical industry, the insurance margin. We, quite simply, put an end to the industry, and Wall Street. And they When Democrats fought to close the taxpayer-funded bailouts. just want to protect the status quo for doughnut hole and strengthen Medi- Our legislation will make big banks those folks. care by extending its solvency, the Re- accountable for their own failures and Over on the other side of the Hill, the peal Republicans sided with the insur- give regulators the tools they need to Republicans in the Senate are blocking ance industry and opposed it. Now they put the interest of working- and mid- financial reform—reform of Wall want to repeal it. When Democrats dle-class Americans first. Wall Street Street, doing away with the abuses fought to allow children up to the age reform stands up for working- and mid- that crashed our economy and put mil- of 26 stay under their parents’ cov- dle-class families by putting a stop to lions out of work. And every single erage, the Repeal Republicans sided the unregulated greed of Wall Street House Republican voted against re- with the insurance industry and op- executives who took big bonuses while forming Wall Street here on the floor posed it. Now they want to repeal it. gambling with our homes, our jobs, and of the House. Well, two were absent but And when Democrats fought to ban our economy. all those who voted, voted against it. caps on coverage, the Repeal Repub- Additionally, Democrats are con- Now they want to change the subject licans sided with the insurance indus- tinuing to make investments in small back to health care, except they lost try and opposed it. Now they want to businesses and rebuilding America’s in- that debate, too. repeal it. frastructure. Small businesses are the f We really shouldn’t be surprised. The engine of job creation in this country Repeal Republicans are the same ones and will be the birthplace of our eco- AS PREDICTED, HEALTH CARE who want to dismantle Medicare as we nomic recovery. That’s why we are COSTS WILL RISE know it and who want to privatize So- working to partner with small busi- (Mr. ISSA asked and was given per- cial Security. nesses to help them grow and to expand mission to address the House for 1 f so they can hire more workers. minute and to revise and extend his re- I encourage the American people to marks.) THE GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL stand strong with Democrats to stop Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I have been (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Wall Street from gambling with our here for about 30 minutes listening to asked and was given permission to ad- economic security.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2891 OUR FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, Presi- We are told that the health care bill CARE PROBLEM: RISING COSTS dent Obama stated on February 7, 2010, is going to create jobs in addition to its (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given ‘‘If we can start bending the cost curve primary goal of increasing access to permission to address the House for 1 on health care, that’s the most impor- quality care at an affordable price. minute and to revise and extend his re- tant thing we can do to deal with the Now, a component of this is Medicaid, marks.) deficits long term.’’ Well, we always insuring 21 million people across the Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, when agreed that he was bending the cost Nation, a combined Federal-State pro- the health care bill was moving curve. But our position was that it gram where the State pays part, the through Congress, I repeatedly made wasn’t being bent down; it was being Feds pay part. The problem is that the arguments that the legislation was bent up. Medicaid is not providing access to flawed because it failed to fundamen- The chief actuary of CMS, Mr. Fos- quality care at an affordable price. tally address the problem with our cur- ter’s, report supports this and states There were two articles from the New rent health care system—rising costs. that health care costs will accelerate York Times recently. One speaks of by over $300 billion because of this bill. Well, now guess what? A new analysis how people with Medicaid cannot get in The health reform law will not extend just put out by the Centers for Medi- to see a physician. They have to go to the life of our entitlement programs, care & Medicaid Services confirms that the emergency room because physi- because severe cuts to the programs disturbing fact. According to CMS, the cians don’t see Medicaid patients be- are used not to strengthen Medicare new health care law will actually in- cause it pays so little and it has so but, rather, to finance other outlays. crease our Nation’s health care costs much hassle. The other is about how a And Medicare cuts could lead to pro- rather than decrease them. woman with cancer in Michigan cannot viders ending their participation in the Here are some of the staggering num- find a physician—she also has Med- program. bers: Health care spending is projected icaid—because the problem is it pays so This is not Republicans. This is the little, has so much hassle, all the other to increase by $311 billion, and health chief actuary of CMS who is saying care will now increase to 21 percent of things we expect in a bureaucracy. And this bill is a dog, and we’d better redo lastly, regarding cost, despite paying our gross domestic product by 2019. So it because it’s going to raise costs and costs are going up, not down. less so it doesn’t give access to quality decrease benefits. care, according to articles in Politico, These numbers are alarming, and There is an old saying, If you broke it’s going to increase the deficit by $1 they’re further proof that the health it, you have to keep it. We just broke billion for States like California. care bill missed the mark. Real reform health care in America. would have lowered health care costs f f for individuals, for families, and for GOOD NEWS ABOUT MEDICARE MEDICAL CARE FOR WOMEN small businesses. Unfortunately, the AND HEALTH CARE partisan bill that was signed into law (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and has failed to address this great need for was given permission to address the (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ asked our constituents. House for 1 minute and to revise and and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise f extend her remarks.) Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- and extend her remarks.) HEALTH CARE FOR AMERICANS er, sometimes it takes a woman speak- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. (Mr. MOORE of Kansas asked and ing up for other women to make unfair Speaker, I have some excellent news to was given permission to address the and inappropriate health care practices share. Just last week, the CMS’ inde- House for 1 minute.) a thing of the past. pendent actuary released an analysis of Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Congress Last June, I introduced the Women’s the health care reform legislation that should have passed something on Obstetrician and Gynecologist Medical we passed last month here in this health care reform 40 years ago. We Access Now Act, the WOMAN Act, to Chamber. Their report shows that we can’t change what didn’t happen for 40 ensure that every woman has direct ac- are strengthening Medicare. years. But this year we had an oppor- cess to her OB/GYN. As a State assem- Indeed, according to the Office of the tunity to do something, and Congress bly member, I offered the law allowing Actuary, the Affordable Care Act will finally did it. women direct access to their OB/GYN help extend the life of the Medicare When people in our country get sick in California. Unfortunately, many Trust Fund by an additional 12 years to and they don’t have health insurance, women have not had that access. But 2029, compared to 2017 today. It closes they stay home, they stay home, they I’m happy to say that similar provi- the prescription drug doughnut hole by stay home until they’re deathly ill. sions were included in the final health 2020, with an immediate rebate this Then they go to the emergency room care package. year of $250 and a 50-percent discount where they get the most expensive Patients, employees, primary care on brand-name drugs next year. It low- kind of health care there is in our physicians, and health plan providers ers annual premiums by nearly $200 per country, and we all end up paying for all save money and time if women are beneficiary. It lowers annual average it. We can and should do better. allowed direct access to their OB/ coinsurance by over $200 per bene- We did better this year by passing GYNs. Across the Nation, women will ficiary, and it provides preventive health care reform for our people and no longer have to contend with the wellness care visits for free. our country. The Congressional Budget gatekeeper system that can prevent or When we passed health care reform, Office, CBO, says this will end up sav- delay lifesaving care. Democrats stood up for seniors by ing money on health care for people in Women should not need a permission strengthening Medicare and closing the our country. They are a nonpartisan slip to receive OB/GYN care, no ques- prescription drug doughnut hole that entity that provides reliable informa- tions asked. was wide open and would be left wide tion to both sides, Republicans and f open under the Republicans’ plan. Democrats, and they’re saying we can Under their radical plan to repeal save money by this. We will do that. HEALTH CARE FOR MEDICAID health care, we will move in the wrong We did the right thing for our people RECIPIENTS direction. and our country by passing health care (Mr. CASSIDY asked and was given f reform. permission to address the House for 1 HEALTH CARE REFORM f minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) (Mr. WESTMORELAND asked and WE JUST BROKE HEALTH CARE IN Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. Speaker, it’s al- was given permission to address the AMERICA ways fun to listen to the debate be- House for 1 minute and to revise and (Mr. SHIMKUS asked and was given cause clearly both sides are saying the extend his remarks.) permission to address the House for 1 same thing but disagreeing to it. I am Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, minute and to revise and extend his re- actually referencing some of the things last week the Centers for Medicare & marks.) we’re speaking of. Medicaid Services confirmed what we

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2892 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 27, 2010 already knew—that health care spend- have been telling the majority in this that? We don’t understand. Why do the ing will increase. It violates the pledge body for months that these health care Republicans want to get rid of all that made by the President last year, and it bills were flawed and there is going to good stuff?’’ leaves the hardworking American tax- be a cost. There’s going to be a cost in f payers to pick up the bill. The report money—a lot of it—and a cost in jobs. estimates a $311 billion increase in AT&T had to restate earnings, low- HEALTH CARE COSTS TO total health care spending. And while ering their earnings projections to $1 INCREASE this may be chump change for this ad- billion for the first quarter; John Deere (Mr. JORDAN of Ohio asked and was ministration, it’s a lot of money for & Co. $150 million, and it goes on and given permission to address the House the American taxpayer. on. for 1 minute and to revise and extend There is one area of interest for me, The National Federation of Inde- his remarks.) and that is the high-risk pools for the pendent Business have said that the Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, uninsured. Back home in Georgia, we complicated and restrictive tax credits imagine this: The Democrats’ health have been talking about the Demo- included in the bill actually help no care bill will not reduce health care crats’ approach to the high-risk pools. one. And paperwork and increases in costs, but actually increase them. It is clear that their approach is not Medicare costs will cost small busi- That’s right. According to CMS, the the best, and this report confirmed nesses millions of dollars and, in fact, costs will increase over $300 billion. It that. cost the country millions of jobs. brings to mind Yogi Berra’s line: this is The Democrats want to set aside $5 Democrats claim that because of this deja vu all over again. billion for high-risk pools, but this renew law, small businesses will no Of course, taxpayers and families port says that is not enough and that it longer have to choose between hiring knew this would happen. Any time you will run out within 1 to 2 years. Plus, new employees and offering health in- have a big government, Washington- their plan only covers 375,000 Ameri- surance. Well, that’s fantasy, and we based program, it always costs more cans. What happens when the funds run all recognize that. Right now, small than advertised. The CMS findings un- out? Premiums will go up, services will businesses across the country are mak- derscore what taxpayers and families be cut, there will be waiting lines ing the decision that right now is not across this country understand: we formed, or States like Georgia will be the time to hire. There is simply too need to repeal this bill and replace it forced to pick up the cost. much uncertainty that is created by with the right kind of reform. This is unacceptable for all Ameri- this bill. cans, and taxpayers especially. It should be no surprise that this bill f f will cost American companies millions WALL STREET REFORM of dollars. It will cost Americans mil- (Mr. SCHAUER asked and was given MEDICARE SOLVENCY lions of jobs. But Democrats express permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. ANDREWS asked and was given shock and disbelief when businesses, minute.) permission to address the House for 1 large and small, say the bill will cost Mr. SCHAUER. Every day that Re- minute and to revise and extend his re- them millions. That is just simply an publican Senators block Wall Street marks.) inconvenient truth. reform, another day goes by that our Mr. ANDREWS. In the CMS report f the minority references, the ‘‘M’’ Nation’s middle class and our Nation’s stands for Medicare. CMS is in the b 1315 economy are at risk. Heads I win, tails business of counting and accounting BENEFITS OF HEALTH REFORM you lose; I’m sure you remember that for the Medicare program. Here’s what game. (Mr. GARAMENDI asked and was Well, those are the same rules that they said: given permission to address the House Under the law before the health care Goldman Sachs rigged up to routinely for 1 minute.) bet against its own customers. Heads bill passed, Medicare was going to run Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I out of money in 2017. We have extended they won, tails their customers and the think we just heard something that is American people lost. And AIG, who the life now to 2029 and can build on only a half truth. I was meeting with that to save Medicare. the taxpayers bailed out, was a full the realtors in my district a week or 2 partner in this fraud. The report also says that they made weeks ago, and they had read all of this estimates, subject to interpretation, My constituents are angry. They propaganda from the Republican Party. want their money back. They want about health care costs in the rest of They said, ‘‘Well, we cannot afford to the system, but here’s what they as- commonsense protections that will end buy insurance.’’ too big to fail and make sure they sumed: I asked, ‘‘Are you buying it now?’’ They assumed that medical records never get stuck with the tab again. The ‘‘Yes, we are.’’ House has already acted to protect sharing and technology won’t save any I said, ‘‘Are you aware there is up to hardworking middle-class families money. Most people think it will. They a 50 percent tax credit for every insur- from the abuses of Wall Street. It is assumed that wellness programs that ance policy that you buy?’’ time for the Senate to do the same. stop people from smoking and start ex- ‘‘No, we didn’t know that.’’ ercising won’t save any money. Most ‘‘Are you also aware that if you have f people think it will. They assumed that a child who is 23 who would drop off HONORING JOEL AND RUTH SPIRA insurance companies having to com- your insurance, they will be able to pete with each other will not save any stay on your insurance until they are (Mr. DENT asked and was given per- money. Most people think that it will. 26?’’ mission to address the House for 1 The fact of the matter is the health ‘‘No, we didn’t know that.’’ minute and to revise and extend his re- care law extends the life of Medicare ‘‘How about the cap on the yearly ex- marks.) by 12 years, something the erstwhile penditures and the lifetime cap, do you Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today majority never did when it was in the realize that there will be no cap, what- to pay tribute to two fine American majority. ever you need, you will be able to have business owners, Joel and Ruth Spira, f it paid for by insurance?’’ for their donation of a significant col- ‘‘We didn’t know that.’’ lection of materials to the THE SIDE EFFECTS OF HEALTH ‘‘And you’re a senior; did you know Smithsonian’s National Museum of CARE REFORM ON BUSINESS that there is a $250 immediate tax re- American History. The items the (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given bate if you are buying those drugs in Spiras are donating represent some of permission to address the House for 1 that doughnut hole?’’ the most noteworthy technological ad- minute and to revise and extend his re- ‘‘We didn’t know that.’’ vancements and energy-saving inven- marks.) ‘‘And in 3 years it disappears?’’ tions in the history of electric lighting. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, Amer- ‘‘We didn’t know that. Well, then The collection tells the story of Amer- ican business owners, large and small, why do Republicans want to repeal all ican innovation and the 50-year history

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The Medicare ac- still allowing patients to keep the cov- Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. tuary reports that under the new erage that they have now and as they A family-owned business, Lutron is health care law, 15 percent of all hos- were promised. governed by five principles: take care pitals, nursing homes and other pro- f of the customer; take care of the com- viders could be operating at a loss by pany; take care of the people; innovate 2019 which will jeopardize access to BENEFITS OF HEALTH REFORM with high-quality products; and deliver care. Doctors are threatening to drop (Mr. TONKO asked and was given value to the customer. out of Medicare because cuts in Medi- permission to address the House for 1 Lutron is known for its commitment care reimbursement rates mean they minute and to revise and extend his re- to creating energy-saving products. can’t even cover their costs, much less marks.) Each year, the installed base of make a living. Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, in the Lutron’s products save the Nation Sadly, these few problems are just aftermath of health care reform, one nearly 10 billion kilowatt hours of elec- the tip of the iceberg, as will be re- can’t help but ask rhetorically why tricity, or approximately $1 billion in vealed in the months and years ahead there would be forces out there that utility costs. as the health care law takes effect. would deny progress? Why promote Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my col- f misinformation? Why refuse to set up leagues to join me in congratulating exchanges for the business community? Joel and Ruth Spira for this record of BENEFITS OF HEALTH CARE Why promote a repeal? accomplishment and for their many REFORM I think it is pretty straightforward contributions. (Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan asked and easy to determine that there are f and was given permission to address those who are fighting for the people’s BENEFITS OF HEALTH REFORM the House for 1 minute.) interest ahead of those insurance profit Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Mr. column rises over the last decade. I (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given Speaker, how can you repeal a law that think it is a threat to those asking for permission to address the House for 1 helps millions of Americans for better and ensuring that the doughnut hole minute and to revise and extend his re- health care? The repeal Republicans will be closed, and adult children up to marks.) Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, the radical are once again off base and not right in the age of 26 will be able to stay on reactionary Republicans are at it their assumptions. their parents’ coverage, no more caps Millions of Americans will benefit again; they want to repeal everything. on coverage but really benefit people in from the new health care bill. You and The radical reactionary Republicans this insurance struggle they have faced your doctor will determine your care want to repeal the fact that children in the past. and not the insurance companies. can stay on their parents’ health care It is pretty obvious, this is an effort Small businesses with 50 employees or policy up to age 26. The radical reac- by those who have wanted to dismantle less will get tax credits to help them tionary Republicans want to repeal the Medicare as we know it, those who pay their premiums. So the millions of fact that there will be no pre- want to privatize Social Security, people who work in small businesses conditions. those who want to protect the insur- The radical reactionary Republicans can now have health care. ance industry’s profit margin to yet are the repeal Republicans. Any step Your children who are graduating score another victory with repeal. forward, let’s repeal them and turn from college and find themselves with I think we have a solid effort going them back. The radical reactionary Re- no job will be able to stay on your forward. I believe we should stay the publicans are the new repeal Repub- health care until age 26. course. licans; the no Republicans. These were the same rumblings they f had in 1965 with Medicare, health care Let’s keep the status quo as we move START OVER ON HEALTH REFORM on to meet the foe. Let’s move forward for over 44 million seniors. Medicare with progress. today is one of the best programs for (Mr. HERGER asked and was given health care for seniors, and this bill ex- permission to address the House for 1 f tends its lifetime almost a decade. So- minute and to revise and extend his re- HEALTH CARE JEOPARDIZED cial Security, passed in 1934, is one of marks.) (Mr. PETRI asked and was given per- the most successful programs we have. Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, in June mission to address the House for 1 It is a good bill. The repeal Repub- of last year, President Obama told a minute and to revise and extend his re- licans are wrong again. crowd of people, ‘‘If you like your doc- marks.) f tor, you will be able to keep your doc- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, over the tor. If you like your health care plan, HEALTH CARE TAKEOVER past 18 months, the President repeat- you will be able to keep your health edly said about his health care plan, If (Mr. MARCHANT asked and was care plan. No one will take it away. No you like your current health insurance, given permission to address the House matter what.’’ you can keep it. The majority of Amer- for 1 minute.) Mr. Speaker, it turns out there is icans knew this was nonsense, and now Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, this someone who will take your health the Department of Health and Human radically Republican Texan rises today care plan away, and that person is Services confirms it. to highlight the CMS analysis for the President Obama himself. A report A study just released by that depart- government takeover of our health done by the President’s own adminis- ment’s chief actuary for Medicare con- care system. As many have predicted, tration concludes that under Obama cludes that the financial incentives in CMS concluded that the new law fails care, 50 percent of seniors will lose the new health care law will lead many to contain cost increases in health their Medicare Advantage plans, and it employers to stop offering health care care. CMS projects health care spend- says that some of the Medicare cost coverage altogether. That means about ing will rise to 21 percent of the GDP in control mechanisms may be 14 million people with job-based insur- the next decade. This places our coun- unsustainable. ance today will lose it, and instead will try on an unacceptable path and get- Our seniors are already struggling be required by law to obtain coverage ting less coverage for our money. under the weight of the recession and individually. Even more alarming, CMS concluded they can’t afford to lose the insurance Further, seniors in my State of Wis- that 50 percent of our Medicare Advan- that they depend on. House Repub- consin have become big fans of Medi- tage patients will lose their coverage licans have better, common sense

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2894 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 27, 2010 health care reform plans that will help Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Speaker, we just past few weeks, we’ve seen the real-life seniors and their families. House Re- got yet another smoking gun in this impact these job-killing tax hikes and publicans will work tirelessly to repeal latest report by the Obama administra- health care costs are having on Amer- this harmful bill and start over. tion on this government takeover of ican employers. From AT&T to Cater- f health care. And the report confirms pillar to Lockheed Martin, we have what many of us said: the bill actually seen billions of dollars in losses to WORLD MALARIA DAY increases spending over $300 billion. American companies which will result (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given With all the new taxes on medical de- in further job losses, higher prices, and permission to address the House for 1 vices, drugs, and insurance, it’s going less choice for the American consumer. minute.) to increase the cost of health care for And to add insult to injury, actuaries Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise American families and small busi- at CMS working under Secretary today to recognize World Malaria Day nesses. Over $575 billion in cuts to Sebelius now confirm what most Amer- which was April 21. Medicare, they point out, will actually icans already knew: health care costs Malaria kills almost 1 million people lead to reduced services for Medicare will skyrocket as a result of this bill. every year, and afflicts as many as half recipients, and in fact 50 percent of all The long-term effects of this bill are a billion. Just think of this startling Medicare Advantage participants will still not fully fleshed out, will be dev- fact, Mr. Speaker: every 30 seconds, a lose that health care that they like. astating to this country’s economy, child in Africa dies from malaria. We The American people are asking us and are not worth the time and effort owe it to the children and we owe it to and continue to say, Why isn’t Con- that we have put into it. Let’s move mothers to do more to eradicate this gress focusing on creating jobs? Well, forward to repeal this law. preventable and treatable disease. we should be, but Speaker PELOSI and f We must support programs that pro- her liberal lieutenants just want more vide bed nets and safe indoor spraying. government takeovers and more Wall HEALTH CARE TAKEOVER Malaria doesn’t just affect the sick, it Street bailouts. They are now trying to (Mrs. SCHMIDT asked and was given keeps kids out of school, it keeps push this permanent bailout fund of permission to address the House for 1 adults out of the fields and away from Wall Street, and the American people minute and to revise and extend her re- the workplace, and brings down the continue to ask: Where are the jobs? marks.) economy. Sick parents can’t care for The tone-deaf liberals running this Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, on their children. Congress just don’t get it. March 20, the majority in this body Malaria prevention is key to pre- f passed a bill that the American public venting smart maternal health policies knew was going to cost too much and worldwide. I urge my colleagues to sup- JOE WILSON WAS RIGHT not really effectively address the prob- port funding for international malaria (Mr. BILBRAY asked and was given lems with health care; but despite and survival programs to keep the permission to address the House for 1 claims made to the contrary, this body world’s children and their mothers minute.) did pass the bill. healthy. Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, the re- Just recently, the President’s own f ports are in and, sadly, not only does administration said that the massive b 1330 this health care scheme cost the Amer- government takeover of our health ican people more than it provides and care system will actually increase REPEAL AND REPLACE increases the cost of health care, but at health care costs, not decrease them. OBAMACARE the same time, it exempts anyone ille- And yet while costs increase, this ad- (Mr. GINGREY of Georgia asked and gally in this country from having to be ministration admits that the health was given permission to address the taxed or to buy insurance. Everyone care takeover will still leave 23 million House for 1 minute.) else who is legal in the country is re- people, Americans, without insurance. Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speak- quired to buy the insurance or be The best way to increase the number er, last week, the Centers for Medicare taxed. So illegal immigrants are now of insured Americans is to decrease & Medicaid released a new analysis of exempt from the responsibility; but be- health care costs, something this bill ObamaCare that confirmed what Re- cause the majority refused to put in did not do. The President’s own admin- publicans have been saying all along: the E-verification, the SERVE verifica- istration says the Democratic health our Nation’s health care costs will in- tion to make sure that illegals don’t care takeover does just the opposite, crease under ObamaCare, and this bill get into the benefit package, we have increases costs and doesn’t cover every will hurt health care for seniors. created a situation where illegals now American. This is not what the people Mr. Speaker, a few simple facts: are not required to pay, but they are want. First, under ObamaCare, our national guaranteed, because of a lack of verifi- f health care expenditures will increase cation, that they have access to the STOP EXCESSIVE SPENDING by $311 billion in the first 10 years. Sec- system. ond, health care will increase to 21 per- Sadly, Mr. Speaker, the fact is JOE (Mr. LATTA asked and was given cent of GDP by 2019. Third, the govern- WILSON was right: illegals do have ac- permission to address the House for 1 ment will spend $410 billion to expand cess into a system that the President minute and to revise and extend his re- Medicaid under ObamaCare. And, and Congress promised the American marks.) fourth, more than 7 million seniors will people would not be available. Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise be forced off of their current Medicare f today to express my concern with the coverage, including 50 percent of those recently released analysis done by CMS THE NEW HEALTH CARE LAW IS A who are currently on Medicare Advan- of the health care bill that confirms DISASTER tage. that our Nation’s health care costs will Speaker PELOSI, this is not the re- (Mr. FLEMING asked and was given increase rather than decrease as the form you promised; this is not the re- permission to address the House for 1 President has pledged to the Nation. form the country needs. That is why I minute.) The CMS analysis concluded that the will be fighting to repeal and replace Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Speaker, the gov- national health care expenditure will this legislation with real reforms that ernment takeover of health care just actually increase by $311 billion. At a lower costs and improve coverage and celebrated its 1-month birthday, and time when our employment rate is con- care without bankrupting our country. we are already seeing the disastrous ef- tinuing to rise, how are American fam- f fect it will have on our Nation’s econ- ilies supposed to pay these increased omy. costs? WHERE ARE THE JOBS? Since the beginning of this debate, The latest figures show that the Ohio (Mr. SCALISE asked and was given U.S. employers have warned that this unemployment rate is 11.5 percent, and permission to address the House for 1 bill would destroy American jobs and in some parts of my district it is 14 per- minute.) harm our fragile economy. Over the cent. My constituents are continuing

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All of these are the recently passed health care bill Last week, the Obama administra- positive signs; however, if our recovery will increase health care costs to 21 tion’s own experts confirmed what is going to produce the jobs that the percent of the GDP by 2019. In addition we’ve been saying for a year: this bill American people need and deserve, to this increased spending in health costs too much. Mr. Speaker, it’s time small businesses will be central to the care, the Congressional Budget Office to repeal this law and replace it. equation. has stated that under current spending f In every previous recession, small levels, by 2020 American taxpayers will firms have served as job-creating cata- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER be paying $2 billion a day in interest lysts. Not only do small firms add jobs PRO TEMPORE alone on the national debt. It also esti- faster than big companies, but many mates that the debt will be $20 trillion The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. dislocated workers launch their own by that year. BLUMENAUER). Pursuant to clause 8 of ventures during economic downturns. Our Nation’s economic future re- rule XX, the Chair will postpone fur- Those enterprises in turn often grow quires that this administration and ther proceedings today on motions to and create employment opportunities Congress exercise serious fiscal con- suspend the rules on which a recorded for the American people. For entre- straint and stop excessive spending. vote or the yeas and nays are ordered, preneurs to play this role, they need f or on which the vote incurs objection the right tools. The legislation before under clause 6 of rule XX. us will extend the Small Business Ad- STANDING FOR HEALTH CARE Record votes on postponed questions ministration programs that help new (Mr. AL GREEN of Texas asked and will be taken later. ventures form and existing businesses was given permission to address the f grow. House for 1 minute and to revise and TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF Since the start of this Congress, the extend his remarks.) SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS House has passed 16 bills to strengthen Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- ´ SBA initiatives. This included legisla- er, I was there when the President Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I tion to modernize the SBA’s capital ac- signed the health care bill into law. I move to suspend the rules and pass the cess programs so that small businesses saw him sign it in ink, but my heart bill (S. 3253) to provide for an addi- can weather the credit crunch. How- was heavy because I knew that while tional temporary extension of pro- ever, before the SBA programs are he was signing in ink, it was written in grams under the Small Business Act fully updated, they must be extended. prayers, the prayers of some 46 million and the Small Business Investment Act This bill ensures these initiatives keep people who did not have insurance. of 1958, and for other purposes. operating. We cannot afford any of the Signed in ink, written in prayers, but The Clerk read the title of the bill. SBA services to lapse just as our recov- also written in tears, the tears of par- The text of the bill is as follows: ery is getting off the ground. ents who have children with pre- S. 3253 I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ existing conditions who could not get Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- and reserve the balance of my time. insurance for their children. Signed in resentatives of the United States of America in 1345 ink, written in prayers, tears, as well Congress assembled, b as blood, because in this country 45,000 SECTION 1. ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY EXTEN- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise SION OF AUTHORIZATION OF PRO- today in support of the chairwoman’s people die annually because they do GRAMS UNDER THE SMALL BUSI- not have insurance. That’s one person NESS ACT AND THE SMALL BUSI- request to suspend the rules and pass S. every 12 minutes. NESS INVESTMENT ACT OF 1958. 3253. The bill is a simple 3-month ex- So I do not stand for and will not (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1 of the Act enti- tension of all the Small Business Ad- stand for reinstating tears, for rein- tled ‘‘An Act to extend temporarily certain ministration’s core programs until stating those prayers, and I will not authorities of the Small Business Adminis- July 31, 2010. tration’’, approved October 10, 2006 (Public This bill is necessary because the have the blood of the 45,000 on my Law 109–316; 120 Stat. 1742), as most recently hands. I stand with the bill. amended by section 1 of Public Law 111–136 temporary extension we approved in f (124 Stat. 6), is amended by striking ‘‘April January is going to expire at the end of 30, 2010’’ each place it appears and inserting this week. Over the past 3 years, the REPEAL AND REPLACE HEALTH ‘‘July 31, 2010’’. House Small Business Committee has CARE BILL (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments worked in a productive, bipartisan (Mr. KLINE of Minnesota asked and made by subsection (a) shall take effect on manner to author legislation reauthor- was given permission to address the April 29, 2010. izing and improving the Small Business House for 1 minute and to revise and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Administration and its programs. I extend his remarks.) ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from commend the chairwoman on her lead- Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) and the ership and willingness to work in this er, I rise today to share my constitu- gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GRAVES) fashion. By working together, we have ents’ concerns and frustrations over each will control 20 minutes. reported and passed several bills that the health care bill that unfortunately The Chair recognizes the gentle- would modernize the SBA, allowing it is now law. woman from New York. to serve small business owners in the Last night, I hosted a telephone town GENERAL LEAVE 21st century. hall meeting; thousands of my con- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask Unfortunately, our counterparts in stituents participated. I invited them unanimous consent that all Members the other body have not worked as dili- to discuss any issue that they chose; have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- gently, and unless we pass this exten- every single one spoke about this new tend their remarks and include extra- sion, many of the SBA programs that health care law. And they had con- neous material on the bill under con- our small businesses rely on are going cerns. One man who called in said, I’m sideration. to expire on Friday. 72 years old, I’m retired, and I get my The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Small businesses are the backbone of health insurance from my company. objection to the request of the gentle- our economy. It is because of them Are they still going to provide pre- woman from New York? that we have seen nominal gains in our scription drug coverage? That’s a fine There was no objection. economy recently. Still, the national question. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I unemployment rate hovers around 10 The wife of a family practitioner yield myself such time as I may con- percent, with some States experiencing said, My husband is 62, and his patients sume. as much as 14 percent. If we are serious

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Whereas Global Youth Service Day, a pro- technical assistance, the SBA is often I have introduced legislation that can build gram of Youth Service America, is the larg- the first place entrepreneurs turn to in upon the loan guarantee program extended by est service event in the world, the only day helping build and growing their busi- H.R. 493 and which would eliminate the prob- of service dedicated to youth engagement, nesses. It’s essential that we keep lem of ‘‘graduating’’ Section 8(a) program par- and in 2010 is being observed for the 22nd these programs running while we main- ticipants before they are sufficiently prepared consecutive year in the United States and tain our efforts to work on full reau- to compete for contracts with large and estab- for the 11th year globally in more than 100 lished companies in the private sector. countries; thorization. Whereas Global Youth Service Day engages While we are continuing to work My legislation, H.R. 4897, the ‘‘Not Too Small to Succeed in Business Act,’’ reforms millions of young people worldwide with the with our colleagues in the other body, support of more than 200 National and Inter- we need more time to thoughtfully and and modernizes the Section 8(a) program to national Partners, 85 State and local Lead completely reauthorize these critical help more small and disadvantaged business Agencies, and thousands of local partners; programs. I am hopeful that we will be enterprises (DBE) remain in business and hire Whereas high quality community service able to complete the work on full reau- more workers by doing the following: and service-learning programs increase thorization by the end of this Congress. 1. Amending the Small Business Act to in- young people’s academic engagement and Again, I support the chairwoman’s crease the net worth limits (to $750,000) used achievement, workforce readiness, 21st cen- by SBA in determining whether an applicant tury skills, and civic knowledge and engage- request to pass S. 3253 and urge all of ment; my colleagues to do so. satisfies the ‘‘economically disadvantaged’’ requirement for admission to the program and Whereas community service and service- Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in learning provide opportunities for young strong support of S. 3253, which extends the increases to $2.25 million the net worth required for early graduation from the program. people to apply their knowledge, idealism, Small Business Act. energy, creativity, and unique perspectives 2. Extending the Section 8(a) program pe- I support this legislation because it is crucial to improve their communities by addressing riod to 11 years, from the current 9 years. a myriad of critical issues, such as health, that the Small Businesses Administration pro- 3. Granting a one-time 2-year reinstatement grams that have helped launch and sustain so childhood obesity, education, illiteracy, pov- in the Section 8(a) program for companies erty, hunger, environment, climate change, many small businesses are allowed to con- who were graduated from the program at the tinue. violence, and natural disasters; expiration of the 9-year term. Whereas Global Youth Service Day is an Small businesses employ just over half of all Mr. Speaker, extending the programs under opportunity for citizen diplomacy, as evi- private sector employees, with a payroll of the SBA Act, including the Loan Guarantee denced by the growing number of projects about $175 billion, and create many of the Program and amending the Section 8(a) Small that involve youth working collaboratively new jobs we need. More than half of all Amer- and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Pro- across borders to address global issues, in- icans work at or own a small business. Small gram are a necessary part of strengthening creasing intercultural understanding, and promoting the sense that they are global businesses have been responsible for the ma- our ability to help small businesses succeed jority of new jobs created in this country. Any- citizens; and provide jobs for our people. I urge all Whereas thousands of participants in one who talks about getting our economy on members to join me in voting for S. 3253. track and does not talk about what we need schools and community-based organizations Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I have no are planning Global Youth Service Day ac- to do for small business is missing a huge further requests for time, and I yield tivities as part of a Semester of Service in piece of the puzzle. back the balance of my time. which young people spend the semester ad- In my district, the 37th Congressional Dis- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. I yield back the dressing a community need connected to trict of California, there are approximately balance of my time. learning goals or academic standards over 16,300 small businesses. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the course of at least 70 hours; But in the global economy of the 21st cen- question is on the motion offered by Whereas Global Youth Service Day pro- tury, small businesses, very much like the the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. vides an opportunity for young children, teenagers, and young adults, to gain experi- banks and the auto industry, need sound fiscal VELA´ ZQUEZ) that the House suspend the options to remain competitive, especially in dif- ence as active citizens and community lead- rules and pass the bill, S. 3253. ers, and assist schools, community organiza- ficult economic times for them and their cus- The question was taken; and (two- tions, faith-based organizations, government tomers. thirds being in the affirmative) the agencies, businesses, and families; and This is where the Small Business Adminis- rules were suspended and the bill was Whereas the Edward M. Kennedy Serve tration can help. passed. America Act recognizes Global Youth Serv- The SBA exists to aid and protect the inter- A motion to reconsider was laid on ice Day as a national day of service and calls ests of small business concerns, to preserve the table. on the President to encourage people of the free competitive enterprise and to maintain f United States to observe the day with appro- and strengthen the overall economy of our na- priate youth-led community improvement GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY tion. and service-learning activities: Now, there- The SBA was established in 1953 by the Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I move fore, be it federal government to aid, counsel, assist and to suspend the rules and agree to the Resolved, That the House of Representa- protect the interests of small business con- resolution (H. Res. 1240) supporting the tives— cerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise goals and ideals of Global Youth Serv- (1) recognizes and commends the signifi- and to maintain and strengthen the overall ice Day, as amended. cant contributions of youth of the United The Clerk read the title of the resolu- States and encourages the cultivation of a economy of our nation. civic bond between young people dedicated The SBA’s Office of Business Development tion. The text of the resolution is as fol- to serving their neighbors, their commu- assists firms owned and controlled by eco- nities, and the Nation; nomically and socially disadvantaged individ- lows: (2) supports the goals and ideals of Global uals enter the economic mainstream by pro- H. RES. 1240 Youth Service Day; and viding firm-specific analyses, counseling, man- Whereas Global Youth Service Day is an (3) calls on the people of the United States agement training, professional consulting and annual campaign that celebrates and mobi- to observe Global Youth Service Day by— monitoring services, and access to business lizes the millions of children and youth who (A) encouraging youth to participate in improve their communities each day of the community service and service-learning development opportunities under section 8(a) year through community service and service- projects and joining their peers in such of the Small Business Act. learning; projects; Much like the loan guarantee program, the Whereas Global Youth Service Day will be (B) recognizing the volunteer efforts of the Section 8(a) program is well intended. But one celebrated from April 23, 2010, to April 25, young people of the United States through- of its problems is that too often program par- 2010; out the year; and

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Pursu- scape parks and playgrounds, prepare stand before you today to commend the ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from and distribute food, and paint murals significant contributions our youth are California (Ms. WOOLSEY) and the gen- on schools in 100 locations within the making in our Nation’s communities. tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) metro area. I urge my colleagues to support this each will control 20 minutes. In Detroit, Michigan, more than 125 resolution. The Chair recognizes the gentle- students from an inner city Detroit Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of woman from California. school educated their classmates and my time. GENERAL LEAVE families about having a healthy diet Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I am Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I re- and nutrition and incorporating exer- pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gen- quest 5 legislative days during which cise in their daily lives. In Atlanta, tlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. Members may revise and extend and in- Georgia, Mr. Speaker, the local YMCA DELAURO), the author of H. Res. 1240. sert extraneous material on H. Res. coordinated with over 100 community Ms. DELAURO. I rise in support of 1240 into the RECORD. partners and 1,000 young people in feed- this resolution honoring and sup- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there porting the goals and ideals of Global objection to the request of the gentle- ing the homeless, in yard work for the Youth Service Day, which took place woman from California? elderly, community gardening with the this past weekend. I want to commend There was no objection. Atlanta Community Food Bank, among Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield many other things. my colleague, Representative EHLERS, myself as much time as I may con- Both young people and their commu- for taking the lead in cosponsoring this sume. nities will benefit greatly from ex- important resolution. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support panded opportunities like these which Global Youth Service Day is a public of House Resolution 1240, a resolution allow youth to engage in volunteer awareness and education campaign led to support the goals and ideals of Glob- community service and service learn- by Youth Service America with the Na- al Youth Service Day. Global Youth ing worldwide. tional Youth Leadership Council and Service Day is an annual worldwide Mr. Speaker, this resolution serves to the Global Youth Action Network. It event that highlights and celebrates recognize and commend the significant emphasizes the importance of public the ongoing contributions of youth to contributions of youth of the United service. It highlights the valuable con- their communities through volunteer States and to support the goals and tributions that young people make to service and service learning. ideals of Global Youth Service Day their communities all year long. Global Youth Service Day is the larg- 2010. In the words of Gandhi, ‘‘The best est service event in the world, and over I thank Representative ROSA way to find yourself is to lose yourself the past 21 years it has brought to- DELAURO from Connecticut for intro- in the service of others.’’ That is the gether more than 40 million people in ducing this resolution, and I urge my simple truth that animates Global thousands of communities worldwide. colleagues to support this bill. Youth Service Day. By mobilizing This past weekend it was observed for I reserve the balance of my time. young people around the world to iden- the 22nd consecutive year in the United Mr. PETRI. I yield myself such time tify and address the needs of their States, and for its 11th year globally, as I may consume. neighbors, by supporting their commu- in more than 100 countries. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support nity service, and by civic engagement Mr. Speaker, service learning extends of House Resolution 1240, supporting efforts, we not only help our commu- the classroom into the community, the goals and ideals of Global Youth nities to thrive, we help the next gen- providing young people with the oppor- Service Day. Global Youth Service Day eration find themselves through serv- tunity to give back locally. It is also supports and encourages community ice and commitment to a greater good. an academic tool that builds real-life service and service learning through- This past weekend, young people all applications into student curriculum, out these United States, and enables around the world designed and carried keeping students engaged in their edu- millions of students to make contribu- out community service projects in cation. High quality service learning tions to their communities. America’s areas ranging from literacy and men- that is integrated with academic cur- young people, from kindergartners to toring, to the environment and energy riculum increases students’ cognitive college students, have the desire, en- conservation, to hunger and homeless- engagement, motivation to learn, ergy, and ability to make a real dif- ness. This year saw 2,631 projects in 87 school attendance, and academic ference in their communities. Global countries and all 50 States. achievement. Global Youth Service Youth Service Day is an opportunity We often say that service is its own Day takes that one step further by pro- for them to convert their ideas and en- reward, but it actually has the benefit moting projects that encourage youth ergy into action. of being true. In addition to the posi- to work collaboratively across national Through community service and tive results these projects have on our borders to address global issues, to in- service learning, we can inspire, em- communities, research shows that crease intercultural understanding, power, and celebrate young people who young people who participate in com- and to promote the sense that we are recognize the need to do something for munity service also enjoy increased all global citizens. their communities, believe in their civic engagement and they do better in There are countless benefits associ- ability to get it done, and then take ac- school. By recognizing the interdepend- ated with volunteerism and service. tion. Service learning engages students ence of their community, they become Evidence shows that there exists a con- in the educational process, using what more independent, more grounded, clusive correlation between youth serv- they learn in the classroom to solve more cognizant of the world around ice, character development, lifelong real-life problems. Service learning and them. They become better citizens. adult volunteering, philanthropy, and community service enables students to The cycle of service and citizenship other forms of civic engagement. not only learn about democracy and is why we passed the Edward M. Ken- Opportunities like Global Youth citizenship, but to become actively nedy Serve America Act 1 year ago last Service Day provide avenues for youth contributing citizens and community week, to offer young people more op- to apply their knowledge, idealism, en- members through the service that they portunities to serve their nation. It is ergy, creativity, and unique perspec- perform. why we continue to encourage our tives to improve local communities by There are a growing number of oppor- young men and women to become deep- addressing critical issues such as pov- tunities for youth to get involved in ly involved in the life, health, and edu- erty, hunger, illiteracy, education, nat- service activities through schools, cation of our communities through ural disasters, climate change, and so service clubs, religious affiliations, such programs as AmeriCorps, Teach very much more, Mr. Speaker. family, or neighborhood-based volun- for America, and Summer of Service. It

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This is a won- sity, suicide, and certain chronic diseases; lands, such as members of the Peace derful opportunity for younger people Whereas a National Institute of Justice study indicated that abused and neglected Corps and our Armed Forces. who have more experience with science children are 11 times more likely to be ar- All of us in this room today know and mathematics and who are able to rested for delinquent behavior as juveniles, firsthand the value of public service. communicate their love of science and and are 2.7 times more likely to be arrested Global Youth Service Day helps to mathematics to help the young people for violent and criminal behavior as adults; transmit that priceless value to the around them. Whereas an estimated 1⁄3 of abused and ne- next generation. All around the world So it is with pleasure that I rise. It is glected children grow up to abuse or neglect it encourages boys and girls to get in- with great pleasure that I am a cospon- their own children; volved, to give of themselves, to use sor of this resolution. I think it is an Whereas providing community-based services to families impacted by child abuse and their enthusiasm, their energy, and extremely important issue. neglect is less costly than the emotional and their passion to help our communities. I thank Ms. DELAURO and Ms. WOOL- physical damage inflicted on children who I urge my colleagues to honor these SEY for their working on this as well. have been abused and neglected, providing values of civic and community service, This is a golden opportunity for all of services to abused and neglected children and to support this resolution. us to express our gratitude to the (including child protective, law enforcement, Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield such young people of this world who con- court, foster care, or health care services), or time as he may consume to the lead co- tinue to act as volunteers in so many providing treatment to adults recovering author of this legislation, our re- different ways and in meaningful ways from child abuse; and Whereas child abuse and neglect has long- spected colleague from the State of which will direct their careers as well term economic and societal costs: Now, Michigan (Mr. EHLERS). as will help the Nation. therefore, be it Mr. EHLERS. I thank the gentleman Mr. PETRI. I have no further re- Resolved, That the House of Representa- from Wisconsin for yielding. quests for time, and I yield back the tives— I am a great believer in volunteer ef- balance of my time. (1) expresses support for the goals and forts, and I believe that is what makes Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, again, I ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention our Nation tick. And I think it is espe- would like to compliment Congress- Month; (2) recognizes and applauds the national cially appropriate to educate children woman DELAURO and Congressman and young adults at a very early age to and community organizations that work to EHLERS for their amazing efforts in promote awareness about child abuse and ne- become involved in volunteer work. this regard, and I urge my colleagues glect, including by identifying risk factors Global Youth Service Day is a major to support H. Res. 1240, a resolution to and developing prevention strategies; and means of implementing that, and support the goals and ideals of Global (3) supports efforts to— bringing to children the awareness of Youth Service Day. (A) increase public awareness of prevention and importance of volunteer work, and With that, I yield back the balance of programs relating to child abuse and neglect; also developing ways to make volun- my time. and teer work seem interesting and fun to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (B) reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect in the United States. the youth of our Nation. question is on the motion offered by I do have to warn them, however, as the gentlewoman from California (Ms. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. CUMMINGS). Pursuant to the rule, the I have learned myself, volunteer serv- WOOLSEY) that the House suspend the ice can lead to the halls of Congress. I rules and agree to the resolution, H. gentlewoman from California (Ms. would have never been elected to of- Res. 1240, as amended. WOOLSEY) and the gentleman from Wis- fice, never even would have become po- The question was taken; and (two- consin (Mr. PETRI) each will control 20 litically active without my volunteer thirds being in the affirmative) the minutes. activities. But I soon learned when en- rules were suspended and the resolu- The Chair recognizes the gentle- gaging in volunteer activities and help- tion, as amended, was agreed to. woman from California. ing people that much of the problems I A motion to reconsider was laid on GENERAL LEAVE was trying to solve should have been the table. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I resolved by the local elected officials. quest 5 legislative days during which f And with some friends we got together Members may revise and extend and in- and got some very good people elected. NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE sert extraneous material on H. Res. Never did I suspect that I might myself PREVENTION MONTH 1293 into the RECORD. someday be called upon to do the same Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I move The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there thing and follow a path that led to to suspend the rules and agree to the objection to the request of the gentle- Congress. resolution (H. Res. 1293) expressing sup- woman from California? There was no objection. The Edward M. Kennedy Serve Amer- port for the goals and ideals of Na- Ms. WOOLSEY. I yield myself such ica Act is a wonderful device to give tional Child Abuse Prevention Month, time as I may consume. recognition to the youth of this Na- as amended. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support tion, gives an opportunity for us to rec- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- of House Resolution 1293, which sup- ognize the service that they have ren- tion. ports the goals and ideals of National dered, and also calls on the President The text of the resolution is as fol- Child Abuse Prevention Month. Our of the United States to encourage peo- lows: ple of the United States to observe this children are our most precious re- H. RES. 1293 day and make it clear to young people sources, and they need our support to Whereas ‘‘National Child Abuse Prevention thrive and to grow into healthy, pro- what marvelous opportunities for vol- Month’’ is observed in April 2010; unteerism they have. ductive adults. Whereas in 2008, out of an estimated During National Child Abuse Preven- b 1400 6,000,000 children referred for investigations and assessments, approximately 772,000 chil- tion Month, we raise awareness of the There are many different ways in dren were determined to be victims of abuse critical necessity of responding to which the youth can contribute to the and neglect; child abuse, to promoting healthy fam- functioning of the Nation, but two that Whereas in 2008, an estimated 1,740 chil- ilies, and to nurturing our children in come to mind as being especially useful dren died as a result of abuse and neglect; safe environments free from abuse, ne- are, one, helping the elderly who often Whereas in 2008, an estimated 80 percent of glect, or fear. have trouble adjusting to new homes or the children who died due to abuse and ne- The effects of child abuse and neglect who simply don’t know how to handle glect were under the age of 4; have enormous consequences on our Whereas in 2008, of the children under the the electronics of the new abodes that age of 4 who died due to abuse and neglect, Nation’s children. On average, five they’ve moved into. Another method is the majority were under the age of 1; children every day are killed as a re- working with the young people of this Whereas abused and neglected children sult of child abuse or neglect, and a re- Nation, with the very young people— have a higher risk in adulthood for devel- port of child abuse is made every 10

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Tragically, sexual, children who are abused or who are ne- WOOLSEY) that the House suspend the emotional, and physical abuse threaten glected are 11 times more likely to be rules and agree to the resolution, H. too many of our Nation’s children arrested for delinquent behavior as ju- Res. 1293, as amended. every single day. veniles and are 2.7 times more likely to The question was taken; and (two- Studies have shown that abused or be arrested for violent and criminal be- thirds being in the affirmative) the neglected children have a higher risk havior as adults. rules were suspended and the resolu- in adulthood for developing other National Child Abuse Prevention tion, as amended, was agreed to. health problems, including alcoholism, Month aims to raise awareness about A motion to reconsider was laid on depression, drug abuse, eating dis- child abuse and neglect and to encour- the table. orders, obesity, suicide, and certainly age individuals and communities to f other chronic diseases. support children and families, as com- Our entire communities—parents, munity awareness and involvement is NATIONAL ASSISTANT guardians, relatives, neighbors, and or- paramount to the prevention of child PRINCIPALS WEEK ganizations—all share the responsi- abuse and neglect, and the goals of Na- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I move bility of preventing the crime of child tional Child Abuse Prevention Month to suspend the rules and agree to the abuse, and our government plays an encourage members of every commu- resolution (H. Res. 1131) expressing sup- important role as well. We must sup- nity to support the children in that port for designation of the week of port families to help them stay to- community. April 18, 2010, through April 23, 2010, as gether and to raise children into be- I would like to thank my colleague, National Assistant Principals Week, as coming happy, stable, and successful Congresswoman JUDY BIGGERT of Illi- amended. adults. nois, for introducing this important The Clerk read the title of the resolu- National Child Abuse Prevention legislation. I urge all of my colleagues tion. Month is about increasing awareness of to support House Resolution 1293, sup- The text of the resolution is as fol- the problem so that we can stop child porting the goals and ideals of National lows: abuse and neglect before it starts. To- Child Abuse Prevention Month. H. RES. 1131 ´ gether, we can protect children. We can Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Whereas the National Association of Sec- strengthen families. We must ensure Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National ondary School Principals and the National that every child grows up in a safe, sta- Child Abuse Prevention Month, which raises Association of Elementary School Principals ble, and nurturing environment. awareness of child abuse and the services have declared the week of April 18, 2010, National Child Abuse Prevention available to victims. through April 23, 2010, as National Assistant Month highlights the roles of impor- Child abuse is a tragic, destructive, and a Principals Week; tant prevention resources, such as largely silent epidemic that affects millions of Whereas the assistant principal is respon- early childhood programs, family re- sible for establishing a positive learning en- Americans—both children and adults. vironment and building strong school-com- source centers, parent support groups, And it is never more tragic than when it is munity relationships; respite and crisis care, and educator sexual in nature. Unfortunately one in six chil- Whereas the assistant principal is a mem- training, which can help reduce the dren in our country experiences this type of ber of the school administrative team who risk factors for child abuse and pro- abuse in their lifetime. interacts with sectors of the school commu- mote healthy families. In my district, I can think of one young nity, including support staff, instructional Mr. Speaker, this resolution in sup- woman in particular who was abused by a staff, students, and parents; port of National Child Abuse Preven- teacher she knew and respected over a dec- Whereas assistant principals play a pivotal tion Month serves to remind us of our ade ago. I am proud to say that she has re- role in the instructional leadership of the school by conducting instructional super- collective responsibility to protect our covered and is leading a happy life. She is vision, mentoring teachers, recognizing the children from maltreatment and to en- also one of the officers in a group achievements of staff, encouraging collabo- sure that all of our kids have child- headquarted in Santa Ana called The Inno- ration, ensuring the implementation of best hoods free from abuse and free from ne- cence Mission, which is working to help pre- practices, monitoring student achievement glect. vent abuse. goals and progress, facilitating and modeling I thank Representative PETRI for in- The Innocence Mission is putting forward a data driven decision-making to inform introducing the resolution, and I urge my message of empowerment, one that tells par- struction, and guiding the direction of tar- colleagues to support this bill. ents they can prevent child sexual abuse. A geted intervention and continual school im- I reserve the balance of my time. provement; message that speaks directly to children and Whereas the day-to-day logistical oper- Mr. PETRI. I yield myself such time adult survivors and says to them,—’’you are ations of schools require assistant principals as I may consume. not alone.’’ Victims have the support of their to monitor and address facility needs, at- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support communities, and have nothing to be tendance, transportation issues, and sched- of the resolution before us, H. Res. 1293, ashamed of. uling, as well as supervise extra and co-cur- expressing support for the goals and Far too often we read stories of child abuse ricular events; ideals of National Child Abuse Preven- in the headlines. It is heartbreaking and pre- Whereas assistant principals are entrusted tion Month. ventable, and that is why Congress and with maintaining an inviting, safe, and or- Child abuse is an unfortunate reality groups like the Innocence Mission must con- derly school environment that supports the for many of the Nation’s children. No growth and achievement of each and every tinue to advocate for victims and raise public student by nurturing positive peer relation- child should have to experience abuse awareness. ships, recognizing student achievement, or neglect, but cases of such are re- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I have no serving as mediators, analyzing behavior ported every day. Recent data from further requests for time, and I yield patterns, providing interventions, and con- 2008 indicate that 772,000 children were back the balance of my time. ducting discipline; victims of child abuse and neglect and Ms. WOOLSEY. I urge my colleagues Whereas the National Association of Sec- that 1,740 children died as a result of to support H. Res. 1293, authorized by ondary School Principals/Virco National As- child abuse and neglect. Eighty percent the gentlewoman from Illinois, Con- sistant Principal of the Year program began in 2004 to recognize outstanding middle and of those children were under the age of gresswoman JUDY BIGGERT. I gave Con- high school assistant principals who have 4. gressman PETRI the credit, but he does demonstrated success in leadership, cur- Besides the immediate physical and so many good things that I just made riculum, and personalization; and emotional pain that abuse and neglect that mistake. I ask my colleagues to Whereas the week of April 18, 2010, through can inflict on a child, these experiences support the goals and ideals of Na- April 23, 2010, would be an appropriate week

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Mr. McCann is leading an effort quests for time, and I yield back the of assistant principals to the success of stu- to reform his school’s curriculum in re- balance of my time. dents in schools in the United States; and sponse to student feedback, and he has Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I urge (3) encourages the people of the United worked closely with school counselors my colleagues to support H. Res. 1131, States to observe National Assistant Prin- to help the graduates of Flowing Wells authored by Congresswoman MARCIA cipals Week with appropriate ceremonies and to pursue their goals of postsecondary FUDGE from Ohio, and I urge my col- activities that promote awareness of school education. leagues to support the goals and ideals leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education. I thank Mr. McCann for his hard of National Assistant Principals Week. work, for his dedication to his school Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and for being the role model he is for of my time. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from assistant principals nationwide. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The California (Ms. WOOLSEY) and the gen- Mr. Speaker, once again, I express question is on the motion offered by tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) my support for National Assistant the gentlewoman from California (Ms. each will control 20 minutes. Principals Week, and I thank the Na- WOOLSEY) that the House suspend the The Chair recognizes the gentle- tion’s assistant principals. I thank rules and agree to the resolution, H. woman from California. Representative FUDGE for bringing this Res. 1131, as amended. GENERAL LEAVE resolution to the floor, and I urge my The question was taken. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I re- colleagues to pass this resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the quest 5 legislative days during which I reserve the balance of my time. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Members may revise and extend and in- Mr. PETRI. I yield myself such time in the affirmative, the ayes have it. sert extraneous materials on H. Res. as I may consume. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, on that 1131 into the RECORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there House Resolution 1131, expressing sup- The yeas and nays were ordered. objection to the request of the gentle- port for the designation of the week of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- woman from California? April 18 through 23 of this year as Na- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the There was no objection. tional Assistant Principals Week. Chair’s prior announcement, further Ms. WOOLSEY. I yield myself such The successful operation of an edu- proceedings on this motion will be time as I may consume. cational institution requires com- postponed. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support petent administrators. An assistant f of House Resolution 1131, which sup- principal, sometimes called a ‘‘vice SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND ports the goals and ideals of National principal’’ or a ‘‘deputy principal,’’ as- IDEALS OF WORKERS’ MEMO- Assistant Principals Week. With this sists the principal in the general gov- RIAL DAY resolution, we recognize the critical ernance and leadership of a school. As- role that assistant principals serve in sistant principals are often responsible Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I move our Nation’s schools, and we honor for student discipline, for classroom to suspend the rules and agree to the their hard work and dedication. observations, for teacher evaluation resolution (H. Res. 375) supporting the Many of us have fond memories of and supervision, for facilitating parent goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial the assistant principals who served in meetings, for maintaining schedules, Day in order to honor and remember our schools. They were the ones who and for handling logistical matters. the workers who have been killed or in- made sure we were safe in the hallways Additionally, the assistant principals jured in the workplace, as amended. and that we didn’t miss our buses. frequently serve as testing coordina- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- They stopped by our classrooms to tors; they assist in training staff on tion. make sure we had all of the supplies we procedures related to standardized as- The text of the resolution is as fol- needed, and they counseled us through sessment as well as to account for test- lows: mistakes and successes to help us grow ing materials. In addition to these du- H. RES. 375 and to learn as students and citizens. ties, assistant principals are instruc- Whereas, each year, about 5,000 workers Assistant principals are the unsung tional leaders. are killed due to workplace-related injuries heroes of our schools. They serve as a in the United States, and more than 2,000,000 behind-the-scenes link between every b 1415 workers across the world die of workplace- sector of the school community. Their Assistant principals are members of related accidents and diseases; job description has expanded signifi- the school’s administrative team who Whereas, each day, an average of 14 work- cantly over the past decades, and they interact with virtually every sector of ers are killed due to workplace injuries in are the backbone of a school’s adminis- the school community including sup- the United States; Whereas there are about 3,700,000 occupa- trative team. They interact with stu- port staff, instructional staff, students tional injuries and illnesses in the United dents, with teachers, with staff, and and parents. As a result of being the States annually; with parents on a daily basis to ensure center of activity, they are able to fos- Whereas tens of thousands of Americans that every child is receiving the best ter positive relationships and resolve with workplace injuries or illness become education possible. National Assistant conflicts among all stakeholders permanently disabled; Principals Week recognizes their im- throughout the school community. Whereas more people are killed worldwide portant contributions. These administrators play a key role each year at work than in wars; Since 2004, the National Association in the leadership of the school by men- Whereas, on February 7, 2010, 6 workers were killed and 26 injured when there was a of Secondary School Principals and toring teachers, encouraging collabora- massive natural gas explosion at the Kleen Virco have partnered to applaud section, and monitoring student achieve- Energy power plant in Middletown, Con- ondary school assistant principals in ment while ensuring that all students necticut; their dedication and success in school thrive in a safe, inviting, and orderly Whereas, on April 2, 2010, 7 workers were leadership as part of National Assist- environment that is conducive to killed by a fire at the Tesoro oil refinery in ant Principals Week. Their National learning. Anacortes, Washington; Assistant Principal of the Year pro- Today we recognize assistant prin- Whereas, on April 5, 2010, 29 miners were gram recognizes outstanding middle cipals in elementary, middle, and high killed and 2 were injured in a massive explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Ra- level and high school assistant prin- school throughout the Nation for their leigh County, West Virginia, in the worst cipals who have demonstrated success dedication to the educational advance- coal mine disaster in 40 years; in leadership, curriculum, and person- ment of our children. We honor them Whereas, on April 20, 2010, there was an ex- alization. for the contribution that they have plosion and fire on the British Petroleum-

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Whereas observing Workers’ Memorial Day allows us to honor and remember victims of remember and we honor all of these Workers’ Memorial Day not only rec- workplace injuries and disease; and fallen workers, and we redouble our ognizes and honors those who have Whereas observing Workers’ Memorial Day commitment to make our Nation’s been killed or injured on the job, it reminds us of the need to strive for better workplaces safe and healthy for all also reminds us of the overwhelming worker safety and health protections: Now, workers. need to improve health and safety therefore, be it I thank Representative EDDIE BER- standards in our Nation’s workplaces. Resolved, That the House of Representa- NICE JOHNSON from Texas for intro- It has been 40 years since the cre- tives— ducing this resolution, and I urge my ation of OSHA, and over this time, (1) supports the goals and ideals of Work- ers’ Memorial Day to honor and remember colleagues to support this bill. worker health and safety standards workers who have been killed or injured in Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of have vastly improved. However, there the workplace; my time. is still work to be done, as evidenced (2) recognizes the importance of worker Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- by several recent workplace disasters. health and safety standards; self such time as I may consume. The month of April has been particu- (3) encourages the Occupational Safety and Today we honor the men and women larly devastating for workplace deaths Health Administration, the Mine Safety and who have lost their lives on the job. in the United States. On April 2, seven Health Administration, industries, employ- With this resolution, we honor their workers were killed by a devastating ers, and employees to support activities sacrifice and offer our condolences to fire at Tesero Refinery in Washington. aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of preventing illness, injury, and death their families. And as ever, we use this And just last week, as has been men- in the workplace; and occasion to recognize the importance tioned, we also saw a large explosion (4) calls upon the people of the United of policies and practices that will en- and fire on the Deepwater Horizon States to observe such a day with appro- courage safe workplaces and prevent drilling rig 50 miles off the coast of priate ceremonies and respect. on-the-job illnesses, injuries, and fa- Louisiana. Seventeen workers were in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- talities. jured and 11 are missing and thought ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Bringing this resolution at this time now to be dead. California (Ms. WOOLSEY) and the gen- is particularly important given the re- April 5, as has been mentioned, the tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) cent tragedies and loss of life in the explosion at the Upper Big Branch coal each will control 20 minutes. mining accidents in West Virginia. mine in West Virginia where 29 lives The Chair recognizes the gentle- Our diverse economy sometimes were lost. Additionally, a miner was woman from California. place workers in challenging situa- killed this past week at Pocahontas GENERAL LEAVE tions. Some jobs are inherently more Mine in West Virginia. Both of these Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I re- dangerous than others. Yet all workers mines had a pattern of repeat safety quest 5 legislative days during which should know the utmost precautions violations. It appears that these com- Members may revise and extend and in- are being taken to limit dangers on the panies were not dedicated to the safety sert extraneous material on H. Res. 375 job. Employers must work diligently of their employees. Rather, they were into the RECORD. every day to provide safer work sites, dedicated to staying open by doing the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there free of hazards to ensure that all em- bare minimum to meet regulations. objection to the request of the gentle- ployees come home to their families at Chairman MILLER, Congresswoman woman from California? the end of the day. WOOLSEY, and Congressman RAHALL There was no objection. This resolution speaks to preventing have been diligent in working to bring Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield accidents and injuries on the job. A to light repeated violators and holding myself such time as I may consume. proactive approach to safety creates a those who continue to operate unsafe Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support safe working environment. By working mines accountable. of House Resolution 375, which sup- together, employers, employees, and I would like to express my deepest ports the goals and ideals of Workers’ government safety officials involved sympathy to the families and loved Memorial Day. can ensure safer work sites. ones of those who were killed and in- A number of recent tragedies serve to I urge my colleagues to support this jured in these tragic events, as well as remind us of the importance of occupa- resolution. all those workers who were injured or tional and mine safety. In early Feb- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of killed worldwide. These are our moth- ruary, six workers were killed and 26 my time. ers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons, and injured in a natural gas explosion at Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I am daughters. They left home for work in the Kleen Energy Power Plant in Mid- pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gen- the morning like all of us do, only dletown, Connecticut. On April 2, seven tlewoman from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BER- never to return. workers were killed in an explosion and NICE JOHNSON), the author of H. Res. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The fire at the Tesoro Refinery in 375. time of the gentlewoman has expired. Anacortes, Washington. On April 5, 29 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Ms. WOOLSEY. I yield the gentle- miners lost their lives in a massive ex- Texas. I thank the presiding Member woman an additional 30 seconds. plosion at the Upper Big Branch mine for yielding. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of in West Virginia. This incident was the On Wednesday of this week, which is Texas. I thank the gentlewoman. worst U.S. coal mining disaster in 40 tomorrow, millions of people worldwide We hear again and again that those years. recognize Workers’ Memorial Day. who died knew the risk of what they And, finally, Mr. Speaker, today our Each year in this country, thousands were doing, a risk many felt was nec- thoughts and prayers remain with the of workers are killed due to workplace- essary to provide for their families. friends and families of those 11 miners related injuries, and tens of thousands Yes, accidents do happen. But often ac- who went missing after an explosion more die of occupational illnesses. It is cidents are preventable, and we must last week at the Deepwater Horizon oil staggering to think that every day an do all that we can to prevent injury rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Seventeen average of 14 workers are killed due to and death on the job. workers were also injured, and we wish injuries on the job. Worldwide more I would like to thank House leader- for their speedy recovery. than 2 million workers die of occupa- ship and Chairman MILLER for their Too many workers in this Nation are tional illness and injuries annually. support in bringing this resolution to subjected to dangerous conditions at That means more people are killed on the floor today, and I would also like work and have sacrificed their lives the job each year than in wars. to thank Congressman BRUCE BRALEY and health as a result. Everyone is en- The bottom line is that everyone de- and Congresswoman LINDA SA´ NCHEZ for titled to a safe and healthy workplace. serves a safe and healthy workplace. their assistance in bringing this resolu- Every family deserves to know that Many of us take this basic right for tion forward.

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Workers shouldn’t has played a significant part in making ily and the workplace together and in have to choose between losing their this bill come forward. sync from time to time. lives and losing their jobs. Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. I thank the I also want to thank Congresswoman These tragedies call for immediate gentlewoman for yielding. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON for her intro- reforms that will make all workplaces Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong duction of this resolution for Workers’ safer. First, we must allocate funding support of this resolution honoring Memorial Day and to all of the mem- that will start to clear the backlog of Workers’ Memorial Day. bers of the committee who have sup- the mine safety appeals. Second, we The recent mining disaster in West ported it, to Mr. PETRI for his support. need to look at outdated and ineffec- Virginia serves as a strong reminder of This is the 21st annual Workers’ Me- tive laws that continue to allow com- the millions of Americans who put morial Day, a day to honor workers panies to put workers in harm’s way. their lives on the line every day they who have lost their lives or become In 2008, I authored legislation that go to work. Workers’ Memorial Day would have strengthened the mine dis- commemorates those who have been in- sick or injured because of the unsafe jured or killed on the job. And, Mr. and unhealthy workplaces in the past aster prevention efforts, improved Speaker, this is personal to me because year. emergency responses, and reduced when I was 2 years old, my father was Our Nation’s workers have had a long-term health risks to miners. The severely injured in a workplace acci- tough year. Last Sunday, our Nation S–MINER Act passed the House, but dent, and one of the things I am proud- paused to remember 29 fallen miners in died in the Senate because of a veto est of was setting up a scholarship fund the Upper Big Branch mine, the worst threat. We don’t know yet if it would in his name to help injured workers U.S. coal mining accident since 1970. have prevented the Upper Big Branch and their families in Iowa get a new Upper Big Branch was not the only hor- tragedy, but it certainly could have start on life. rific workplace catastrophe this year. helped. Over the past several decades in the Last week 11 workers died in an explo- Finally, Congress should pass the United States, we have made great sion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig Protecting America’s Workers Act. progress in preventing injuries and in the Gulf of Mexico. This bill will modernize safety protections for workers across all industries deaths in the workplace. However, b 1430 there is still much work that needs to through stronger penalties, effective Three days before the blast at Upper be done, and each year more than 5,000 whistleblower protections, and mean- Big Branch, seven workers perished in Americans are killed due to workplace ingful accountability when employers an explosion at a refinery near Seattle. injuries and millions more experience break the law. This comes after a devastating explo- occupational injuries and illnesses. Four years ago, I made a promise to sion at a power plant under construc- Work-related accidents are still too the families who lost a loved one in the tion in Connecticut, which cost six common in the United States. On aver- Sago, Darby, and Aracoma Alma mine workers their lives. These explosions age, 16 Americans are killed every day disasters. I told them we would do ev- are a reminder that while we have due to workplace injuries. We need to erything we could to heed the lessons continue to work to ensure that every made some strides in workplace safety, of those disasters and keep miners safe. workplace is a safe one. unacceptable risks still remain for our Unfortunately, I’ve had to make the While in the United States we have workers. Fourteen workers die on the same promise to families at the improved workplace safety in recent job every day. We have to do better. Crandall Canyon mine disaster and now decades, the numbers across the globe Take the Upper Big Branch mine: 2 the Upper Big Branch mine disaster. are overwhelming. It’s estimated that months ago, my committee learned This has got to stop. nearly 2 million workers die each year about how many mine operators man- On this Workers’ Memorial Day, it’s due to work-related accidents or dis- aged to avoid some of the tougher sanc- time to live up to this promise for all eases worldwide. More people are killed tions implemented after the Sago mine the families of workers who have lost due to workplace injury or disease than explosion. While some have made safe- their lives on the job—and all working are killed in war. ty a priority, others have responded by men and women across this country. As a founder of the Populist Caucus, indiscriminately challenging nearly We cannot afford to let another year go dedicated to strengthening the middle every safety citation. By flooding the by without meaningful reform. class, I will continue to fight for work- system with unwarranted appeals, Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I continue place safety. I am also committed to these companies have been able to to reserve the balance of my time. recognizing this holiday and the mil- avoid full accountability for their ac- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I’m lions of workers across the world who tions. The consequences of these delays pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- have given their lives on the job. can be deadly. tleman from Illinois (Mr. HARE). That’s why I was proud to work with Last August, the Mine Safety and Mr. HARE. I want to thank Chairman my friends, Congresswoman EDDIE BER- Health Administration identified 48 WOOLSEY for her leadership on the NICE JOHNSON and fellow Populist Cau- mines that were able to escape the pos- Workforce Protection Subcommittee, cus member Congresswoman LINDA sibility of tougher scrutiny because of who I have had the pleasure of serving SA´ NCHEZ as we continue to honor the these unresolved appeals. Upper Big with. millions of men and women who have Branch mine was one of them. So was Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong given their lives for the continued the nearby Pocahontas mine, where a support of H. Res. 375. On April 28, we progress of humankind. worker was killed last week. observe Workers’ Memorial Day, when I urge all of my colleagues to vote in Loopholes in our safety laws aren’t people all over the world gather to re- favor of this resolution. exclusive to mining. Sadly, penalties member and mourn the workers killed Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I continue for companies that violate health and or injured on the job. April 28 also com- to reserve the balance of my time. safety laws are woefully outdated. Mul- memorates the creation of the Occupa- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I am timillion-dollar corporations often face tional Safety and Health Administra- pleased and honored to yield 4 minutes little more than a slap on the wrist for tion. Since its inception in 1970, OSHA to the chair of the Education and potentially fatal violations. Without has been a driving force in improving Labor Committee, the number one effective enforcement, it’s easy for bad workplace safety and health conditions champ for workers in our Congress, the actors to become repeat offenders. across the country. Over the past sev- gentleman from California (Mr. Without adequate whistleblower pro- eral decades, through the work of GEORGE MILLER). tections, workers who want to report OSHA, we have made enormous strides

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We must continue to fight to tragedies from West Virginia to Con- would do anything in the community, protect our workers’ safety and health necticut to Washington State and now whether it was raising money for char- and to hold those who put their em- Louisiana. While we grieve for those ities, being involved in Little League, ployees at risk accountable. lost in these tragedies, we should never being involved in his union. The loss is Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I have no forget those who are killed on the job something that is still felt so deeply in further requests for time, and I yield but never make the front pages. Their the community because of what a won- back the balance of my time. families’ pain is no less substantial and derful person he was. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield our obligation to protect them is no The Education and Labor Committee, myself the balance of my time. less important. Each of these deaths under Congresswoman WOOLSEY’s lead- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- should remind us that failing to give ership and Mr. MILLER, is going to con- tlewoman from California is recognized 1 OSHA the tools it needs to regulate the duct a study because there are certain for 2 ⁄2 minutes. workforce efficiently leaves our con- rules that have now been recommended Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, as stituents, the American workforce, in by the Chemical Safety Board for we’ve heard, every year about 5,000 workers are killed and 4 million are in- jeopardy. power plant construction because there jured on the job, with an additional The government alone cannot fully is a wave of natural gas power plants 50,000 dying each year from occupa- protect our workers. Workers’ Memo- that are under construction because of tional diseases. There are about 4 mil- rial Day must also be a reminder to our the Energy Act. The fact of the matter lion cases of reportable workplace inju- Nation’s employers of their obligation is, the law has not caught up with the ries and 3.7 million occupational ill- to keep their employees safe. The days technology that surrounds this very nesses and injuries on an annual basis. of certain companies skirting safety dangerous work. While coal mining remains one of the just to save a buck must come to an I, again, applaud Congresswoman most dangerous jobs in the United end once and for all. For those employ- WOOLSEY for bringing this motion for- States, every single day hardworking ers that fail to comply, we must ward. But to honestly honor these indi- miners show up to the mines in order strengthen worker protections and viduals who lost their lives, we need to to provide for their families. We need make penalties more severe. make sure that the laws are enacted to to do whatever we can to ensure that On behalf of all of those who we make sure that there are real protec- they and other workers return home honor on Workers’ Memorial Day, I ask tions for workers and their families safely each and every night. my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and we don’t have situations like the To honor those who have sacrificed to join Chairman WOOLSEY and me in Crabb family and Dobratz family are their lives, their health, and their the fight to modernize OSHA to protect experiencing today. loved ones who sacrificed the lives of the lives and health of America’s work- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I continue those that went to work and didn’t ers. Let us all stand together today in to reserve the balance of my time. come home, we must do more. We have Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I’m solidarity in recognizing Workers’ Me- to do more than talk. We have to bring morial Day, honor all those we have pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gen- OSHA and MSHA into the 21st century. lost, and vow to take the steps nec- tlewoman from Ohio (Ms. SUTTON). That is my commitment to the work- Ms. SUTTON. I thank the gentle- essary to make every American safer ers of America. That is what I’m work- woman for her leadership on this ex- at work. ing on with the support of my sub- tremely important issue. I rise in Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I continue committee in Education and Labor, the strong support of this resolution. This to reserve the balance of my time. Workforce Protection Subcommittee, Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I am Thursday, April 28, 2010, millions of and our chairman, GEORGE MILLER. pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gen- workers and their families throughout That is what we know must happen. tleman from Connecticut (Mr. the world will gather to commemorate So I urge my colleagues, in closing, COURTNEY). Workers’ Memorial Day. We will re- to support H. Res. 375, support the Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, on member and honor those injured or goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Sunday, February 7, 2010, while a lot of killed on the job, and we will renew the Day, and I thank Congresswoman families were returning from church, call for stronger workplace protec- JOHNSON and Congressman BRALEY and myself included, an explosion occurred tions. those that worked with her on this at the Kleen Energy power plant in Since 1970, when the Occupational amazing resolution. It is so important. Middletown, Connecticut, a plant that Safety and Health Act was passed, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. Mr. was under construction—a new natural more than 410,000 workers’ lives have Speaker, I rise in support of House Resolution gas plant—where workers, particularly been saved due to improvements in 375, supporting the mission and goals of from Local 777 of the Plumbers and working conditions. However, the num- Workers Memorial Day, introduced by my Pipefitters, were there as almost a non- ber of workplace-related illnesses, inju- good friend, the gentlelady from Texas. stop series of shifts to get the plant on- ries, and deaths remains far too high. On Workers Memorial Day, we pause to re- line since a lot of the power credits had In 2008, more than 4 million workers member workers who have been injured, already been sold to the owners. were injured and 5,214 workers were sickened, or even killed on the job. It was an explosion which took place killed due to job hazards. In Ohio, 168 We were recently given a harsh reminder of in the middle of the State of Con- workers lost their lives in the work- the realities of workplace danger in West Vir- necticut. It was heard as far away as place in 2008; 168 Ohioans went to work ginia. The coal miners who lost their lives in Long Island Sound. That was the size and lost their lives as a result of work- that tragedy paid the ultimate price while work- and violence of the explosion. They place hazards. One hundred and sixty- ing to support their families and supply energy were purging the natural gas power eight men and women went to work to this great nation. lines. There was a buildup of natural and never returned to their families. Sixteen workers are killed on the job each gas. Unfortunately, there was some ig- This is about more than statistics. day in America. my home, Los Angeles Coun- nition that caused the explosion to This is about lost lives. ty, that means that, on average, one worker take place. Six workers were killed. This Workers’ Memorial Day we dies every 3 days. We lose a neighbor on the Twenty-six more were injured. Among pause and remember the thousands of job every 3 days. them was Raymond Dobratz of Old lives lost in workplaces around the Accidents don’t just happen in the most Saybrook, Connecticut, someone who world. In the past 3 months alone, we dangerous industries or on the most haz- was a father and a grandfather, a beau- have witnessed four major workplace ardous job sites. They also happen in offices, tiful family. He was very active in the tragedies that claimed the lives of 41 stores, and warehouses. community. The other was Ronnie workers. Eleven workers are still miss- The fact is, deaths and injuries at work are Crabb of Colchester, Connecticut. Ron- ing after an oil rig explosion last week. preventable. We just need to give the issue

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With passage of the Recovery Act, we were tives congratulates the Onondaga Commu- With that, I reserve the balance of able to shift resources to agencies that en- nity College Lady Lazers for winning the Na- my time. force workplace safety and health laws. tional Junior College Athletic Association Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- While the recent tragedy in West Virginia re- (NJCAA) Division I Women’s Lacrosse Tour- self such time as I may consume. nament. minds us that we have far to go, my point is I rise today in support of House Reso- that it shouldn’t take a disaster to put our eye The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lution 561, introduced by our colleague on the ball. One preventable death at work is ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Mr. MAFFEI, congratulating the Onon- too many. California (Ms. WOOLSEY) and the gen- daga Community College Lady Lazers Disasters, like the recent loss of so many tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) for winning the National Junior Col- lives in West Virginia, serve as a stark re- each will control 20 minutes. lege Athletic Association Division I minder of the inadequacies that still exist. No The Chair recognizes the gentle- Women’s Lacrosse Tournament. family should ever have to suffer loss because woman from California. Noted for its hills, wooded terrain, we do not properly or fully inspect a work- GENERAL LEAVE and expansive view of the surrounding place. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I re- countryside, Onondaga Community I urge my colleagues on both sides of the quest 5 legislative days during which College is a college of the State Uni- aisle to support this resolution. Members may revise and extend and in- versity of New York system. Onondaga I also urge you to join the members of the sert extraneous material on H. Res. 561 is a diverse educational learning com- Labor and Working Families Caucus as we into the RECORD. munity, committed to creating and continue our efforts to make it safe to go to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there maintaining an atmosphere where indi- work in America. objection to the request of the gentle- viduality is not only recognized but en- Ms. WOOLSEY. With that, I yield woman from California? couraged to contribute to the fabric of back the balance of my time. There was no objection. the campus environment. Onondaga The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ms. WOOLSEY. I yield myself as Community College serves the edu- question is on the motion offered by much time as I may consume. cational and economic development the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- needs of the region. Their focus is on a WOOLSEY) that the House suspend the gratulate the Onondaga Community student-centered environment, learn- rules and agree to the resolution, H. College Lady Lazers for winning the ing-focused institution with a commu- Res. 375, as amended. National Junior College Athletic Asso- nity-oriented approach. The question was taken. ciation Division I Women’s Lacrosse In addition to its academic success, The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Tournament. Onondaga Community College has a opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being On May 10, 2009, the Onondaga Com- history of excellence in athletics and is in the affirmative, the ayes have it. munity College Lady Lazers team cele- proud of its more than 200 athletes who Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, on that brated their National Junior College participate in one of the institution’s I demand the yeas and nays. Athletic Association Division I cham- 11 competitive teams. In the past 3 The yeas and nays were ordered. pionship title with a solid winning years, Onondaga teams have captured The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- score of 9–7 over Monroe Community five national championships and, in ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the College. This was an especially notable 2009, became the first college in NJCAA Chair’s prior announcement, further victory for the Lady Lazers, winning history to achieve two simultaneous proceedings on this motion will be the national title in their first year of national championships in men’s and postponed. existence. Winning the championship women’s lacrosse. game was the conclusion to an out- On May 10, 2009, the Onondaga Lady f standing season where their only loss Lazers defeated Monroe Community b 1445 all season was to Monroe College dur- College 9–7 in the finals of the National ing the regular season. Getting to Junior College Athletic Association Di- CONGRATULATING THE ONONDAGA avenge that loss, resulting in the win- vision I Lacrosse Tournament. The COMMUNITY COLLEGE LADY ning of the championship, made the Lady Lazers won the national title in LAZERS triumph even sweeter for the team of their first year of existence. In addi- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I move young athletes. tion, Lauren Welch, Amanda Cizenski, to suspend the rules and agree to the Each Lady Lazers team member is a and Emily Pierson were named First resolution (H. Res. 561) congratulating proud representative of the community Team NJCAA All-Americans. the Onondaga Community College college which is located in the heart of So today we congratulate Onondaga Lady Lazers for winning the National Upstate New York, near the Finger Community College, its students, fac- Junior College Athletic Association Lakes, Lake Ontario, and the St. Law- ulty, and fans on their win. I urge my (NJCAA) Division I Women’s Lacrosse rence Seaway as well as the Adiron- colleagues to support this resolution. Tournament. dack Mountains. The community col- I yield back the balance of my time. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- lege takes pride in a history of excel- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I am tion. lence and athletics with more than 200 pleased to yield as much time as he The text of the resolution is as fol- athletes who participate in one of the may consume to the gentleman from lows: institution’s 11 competitive teams. New York (Mr. MAFFEI), who is the au- H. RES. 561 Lady Lazers attacker Lauren Welch thor of this resolution. Whereas, on May 10, 2009, the Onondaga was named first team NJCAA All- Mr. MAFFEI. Mr. Speaker, I thank Community College Lady Lazers defeated American in addition to being named the gentlewoman from California and Monroe Community College 9–7 in the finals the Region III Player of the Year. the gentleman from Wisconsin for their of the National Junior College Athletic Asso- Midfielders Amanda Cizenski and support of this legislation, which I do ciation (NJCAA) Division I Women’s La- Emily Pierson were also named First support on behalf of the community crosse Tournament at Herkimer County Team All-Americans. Welch, Cizenski, college team in my district. Community College; and Pierson were also First Team All- I wanted to quickly mention that the Whereas the Lady Lazers won the national title in their first year of existence; Region selections. word Onondaga is an Hodenosaunee Whereas the Lady Lazers’ players, coaches, I congratulate these residents as well word, an Iroquois word. The Iroquois and staff are excellent representatives of On- as the fans all across the great State of Confederation was a major Native ondaga Community College; New York for their support, dedication, American confederation of actually

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The college that, in- congratulating the Onondaga Commu- There was no objection. deed, these teams are from is named nity College Lady Lazers for winning Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield after that original people. the National Junior College Athletic myself as much time as I may con- Our community colleges are a tre- Association Division I Women’s La- sume. mendous asset that are too often taken crosse Tournament. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- for granted in our communities. In my With that, I yield back the balance of gratulate the Onondaga Community community, we have one of the best my time. College Lazers for winning the Na- community colleges, Onondaga Com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tional Junior College Athletic Associa- munity College, and today I rise to question is on the motion offered by tion Division I Men’s Lacrosse Tour- congratulate two great lacrosse teams the gentlewoman from California (Ms. nament. On May 10, 2009, the Onondaga from this college. Before I do, I want to WOOLSEY) that the House suspend the Community College Lazers men’s la- congratulate this college for its aca- rules and agree to the resolution, H. crosse team defeated Nassau Commu- demics. Res. 561. nity College with a final score of 9–8 This college is becoming one of the The question was taken; and (two- during the finals of the NJCAA Divi- best 2-year institutions of higher learn- thirds being in the affirmative) the sion I Men’s Lacrosse Tournament at ing in this country, thanks in large rules were suspended and the resolu- Herkimer County Community College. part to the leadership of President tion was agreed to. The game that secured the Lazers’ Debbie Sydow. Onondaga is at the fore- A motion to reconsider was laid on victory was remarkable, as it marked front of providing education to its stu- the table. the third national title for Onondaga dents, and exhibits excellence in the f Community College’s men’s lacrosse high-tech and cutting-edge careers that CONGRATULATING THE ONONDAGA program. The victory was also espe- are becoming the future of the econ- COMMUNITY COLLEGE LAZERS cially sweet as it concluded an omy in central New York and, indeed, undefeated season for the team. In ad- in the country as a whole, particularly Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the dition to winning the NJCAA division in the areas of health care, environ- championship, the 2009 men’s team also mental technology, and high-tech man- resolution (H. Res. 563) congratulating the Onondaga Community College won its fifth consecutive NJCAA Re- ufacturing. It has become a center for gion III championship as well as its art, music, and culture in our commu- Lazers for winning the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) ninth consecutive Mid-State Athletic nity. And with its extremely popular Conference title in 2009. residence facilities, it now offers the Division I Men’s Lacrosse Tournament. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- I congratulate Head Coach Chuck full college experience. Wilbur on winning eight consecutive After two or more years of study at tion. Mid-State Athletic Conference cham- Onondaga, students have gone on to The text of the resolution is as fol- pionships, five consecutive Region III transfer their credits and continue lows: championships, and three national their education at some of the most H. RES. 563 championships. Chuck was named the prestigious institutions of higher Whereas, on May 10, 2009, the Onondaga NJCAA Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Asso- learning in this country, including Co- Community College Lazers defeated Nassau lumbia, Cornell, Syracuse University, Community College 9–8 in the finals of the ciation National Coach of the Year in National Junior College Athletic Association 2009, the third time he was given that the Rhode Island School of Design, (NJCAA) Division I Men’s Lacrosse Tour- NYU, University of Southern Cali- honor. nament at Herkimer County Community I also wish to congratulate attack fornia, and Clarkson. College; But I am here today to rise in con- man Jerome Thompson and midfielder Whereas the Lazers now holds 3 men’s la- Jeremy Thompson, who were named gratulations of two of the college crosse national titles; teams. I am going to congratulate one Whereas Head Coach Chuck Wilbur was the the offensive and defensive players of team now because that’s the subject of NJCAA Men’s Lacrosse Coach of the Year; the year, respectively, by the NJCAA H. Res. 561, and then I am hoping the Whereas the Lazers completed an Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association. In gentlelady will yield to me when we undefeated season; addition to Jerome Thompson and Jer- consider H. Res. 563. I will talk about Whereas the Lazers’ players, coaches, and emy Thompson, midfielder Ed Prevost, staff are excellent representatives of Onon- defenseman Pete Mumford, and goalie the other team. daga Community College; Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Jon Fiorillo were all named to the Whereas Jerome Thompson and Jon NJCAA All-American First Team. the Onondaga Community College Fiorillo were named the Offensive and Defen- Lady Lazers for winning the 2009 Na- sive Players of the Year respectively by the In 2009, Mr. Speaker, Onondaga Com- tional Junior College Athletic Associa- NJCAA Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association; munity College became the first col- tion women’s lacrosse tournament. I and lege in NCAA history to achieve two si- am incredibly proud to represent the Whereas the residents of Onondaga County multaneous national championships in Lady Lazers. They had an incredible and fans are to be congratulated for their men’s and women’s lacrosse, with both season and, of course, this national support, dedication, and pride in the team: the men’s Lazers team winning the Now, therefore, be it title along with the Lady Lazers team. championship. Resolved, That the House of Representa- In 2009, as mentioned, their inaugural tives congratulates the Onondaga Commu- Onondaga Community College is very season, the Lady Lazers defeated Mon- nity College Lazers for winning the National proud of its athletes as well as its aca- roe Community College 9–7 in the Junior College Athletic Association demic programs. finals of the NJCAA women’s lacrosse (NJCAA) Division I Men’s Lacrosse Tour- I congratulate each member of the tournament at Herkimer County Com- nament. team, and I congratulate the commu- munity College. This was the conclu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nity college family on winning the sion of a fantastic season by a fantastic ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from NJCAA Division I championship, and I team. Three Lady Lazers were named California (Ms. WOOLSEY) and the gen- wish them great success in 2010 for First Team NJCAA All-Americans, and tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) their men’s lacrosse season. all of the Lady Lazers were tremendous each will control 20 minutes. I thank Representative MAFFEI for representatives of Onondaga College The Chair recognizes the gentle- bringing this resolution forward, and I and their community. The 2010 season woman from California. urge my colleagues to support this is already well underway, and the Lady GENERAL LEAVE measure. Lazers are currently ranked number Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I re- With that, I reserve the balance of two in the country with a 7–1 record. quest 5 legislative days during which my time.

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Whereas healthy and high performance Athletic Association Division I Men’s In 2009, the Lazers defeated Nassau schools are designed to improve indoor envi- Lacrosse Tournament. Community College 9–8 in the finals of ronments and other environmental factors Onondaga Community College is a the NJCAA men’s lacrosse tournament by improving ventilation, providing for college of the State University of New at Herkimer County Community Col- moisture and mold controls, temperature York system and one of 30 locally spon- lege. This was the conclusion of a great and humidity controls, as well as acoustics and noise controls, and other design ele- sored community colleges throughout season with many talented players, too ments; New York State. They offer 2-year de- numerous to mention here, but I will Whereas healthy and high performance gree programs that serve as transfer say that Jerome Thompson and Jon schools provide a healthier and safer learn- opportunities for baccalaureate degree Fiorillo were named the offensive and ing environment for children and improved programs at 4-year campuses and for defensive players of the year, and Head academic achievement and well-being; direct entry to the workforce, and they Coach Chuck Wilbur was named the Whereas National Healthy Schools Day is offer certificate programs that can be NJCAA Coach of the Year. an important day to celebrate and promote completed in 1 year. The college cur- All of the Lazers are tremendous rep- healthy and green school environments for all children; rently has over 11,000 students enrolled resentatives of their school and their Whereas National Healthy Schools Day is and strives to provide the full college community. The 2010 season is well un- coordinated by Healthy Schools Network in experience. derway, and the Lazers are currently collaboration with the Environmental Pro- The Onondaga Community College ranked number 3 in the country with tection Agency and the Council of Edu- men’s lacrosse team is an example of an 11–2 record. cational Facility Planners—International the college’s excellence, with three na- I ask my colleagues to join me in and is celebrated on the first day of School tional titles to its name. The team has congratulating the Onondaga Lazers on Building Week; and included 35 All-American and 47 La- a tremendous season and a 2009 NJCAA Whereas April 26, 2010, would be an appropriate day to designate as ‘‘National Healthy crosse Coaches Association Academic national championship. Schools Day’’: Now, therefore, be it All-Americans. The 2009 men’s lacrosse Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I urge Resolved, That the House of Representa- team completed the season 16–0, an my colleagues to support H. Res. 563 tives— undefeated season. congratulating the Onondaga Commu- (1) supports the designation of National Healthy Schools Day; and b 1500 nity College Lazers for winning the NJCAA Division I men’s lacrosse tour- (2) supports the goals and ideals of this day The team captured the 2009 NJCAA nament. which include the promotion of healthy and safe places to learn. National Championship against Nassau I yield back the balance of my time. Community College on May 10, 2009, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from with a 9–8 victory, closer than the la- question is on the motion offered by California (Ms. WOOLSEY) and the gen- dies who won 9–7. Jerome Thompson the gentlewoman from California (Ms. and Jon Fiorillo were named the offen- tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) WOOLSEY) that the House suspend the each will control 20 minutes. sive and defensive players of the year, rules and agree to the resolution, H. and Head Coach Chuck Wilbur was The Chair recognizes the gentle- Res. 563. woman from California. named the NJCAA Men’s Lacrosse The question was taken; and (two- GENERAL LEAVE Coach of the Year. thirds being in the affirmative) the I stand to congratulate the Onondaga Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I re- rules were suspended and the resolu- quest 5 legislative days during which Community College men’s lacrosse tion was agreed to. team, Coach Chuck Wilbur, the stu- Members may revise and extend and in- A motion to reconsider was laid on sert extraneous material on H. Res. dents and fans, and the faculty and the table. staff at OCC. I urge my colleagues to 1280 into the RECORD. support the resolution before us. f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I yield back the balance of my time. NATIONAL HEALTHY SCHOOLS objection to the request of the gentle- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I am DAY woman from California? pleased to recognize the gentleman There was no objection. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I move Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield from New York (Mr. MAFFEI) for such to suspend the rules and agree to the myself such time as I may consume. time as he may consume. resolution (H. Res. 1280) expressing the Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Mr. MAFFEI. I thank the gentle- support of the House of Representa- of H. Res. 1280, a resolution recognizing woman from California as well as the tives for the goals and ideals of Na- the goals and ideals of National gentleman from Wisconsin. We have tional Healthy Schools Day, as amend- Healthy Schools Day. had a very, very good year in lacrosse ed. Every year we celebrate National last year in upstate New York. In fact, The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Healthy Schools Day to promote a good portion of the bills that I have tion. healthy and green school environments come to sponsor on the floor have been The text of the resolution is as fol- for all children. Across the country, congratulatory resolutions for all of lows: more than 55 million children and 7 the various teams that we have had. H. RES. 1280 million adults spend their days in over Syracuse University won its tour- 125,000 public and private schools in the nament. Le Moyne was second in its di- Whereas there are approximately 55,000,000 children and 7,000,000 adults who spend their United States. That is why it is essen- vision in lacrosse, and we have already days in the Nation’s more than 125,000 public tial that we recognize the importance mentioned the OCC women. and private schools; of healthy learning environments. This But, Mr. Speaker, I think the word Whereas children spend an average of 30 to year, National Healthy Schools Day that the gentleman from Wisconsin 50 hours per week in school; 2010 focuses on the importance of good used, ‘‘excellence,’’ is the only way to Whereas one-third of public school prin- indoor air quality, nontoxic cleaning describe this particular team. These cipals report that some environmental fac- supplies, and environmentally friendly young men had extremely high expec- tors interfere with classroom instruction; building materials. tations on their shoulders, and yet Whereas some environmental hazards that are common in schools include unsafe drink- The need for healthy schools is clear. they exceeded even those. ing water, ventilation problems and poor in- Scientific studies show that poor envi- So I rise to congratulate the Onon- door environmental quality which are associ- ronmental conditions in schools harm daga Community College Lazers for ated with a wide range of problems that in- students’ health and academic achieve- winning the 2009 National Junior Col- clude poor concentration, poor attendance, ment. On the other hand, healthy

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Districts are also schools are designed to improve the in- linked to unhealthy indoor air quality. responsible for ensuring that school door environment for the students and Too many school districts struggle buildings are safe from physical danger staff members who go to work and with the poor physical condition of and that all children will be protected school in these buildings each and their facilities, and this reality has during their time at school. every day. They are more energy effi- only become worse because of the fiscal National Healthy Schools Day pro- cient and lead to better overall health. crisis affecting our country. motes schools that support parents’ ef- Many States, in fact, have already Schools in urban and rural areas are forts to ensure their children are safe adopted guidelines for building healthy often overcrowded, unhealthy, inad- and healthy whether at home or at and high performance schools, like my equately maintained, and reduce qual- school. home State of New York. ity learning. Healthy school environ- I ask my colleagues to join me today National Healthy Schools Day draws ments encourage better school attend- in honoring local schools that meet the attention to the importance of having ance and participation. Kids who feel commitment to keeping all children a safe and healthy school environment healthy are more likely to stay in healthy and safe. for our Nation’s students. National school. Healthy schools also encourage I have no additional requests for Healthy Schools Day is supported by students to spend time at school for ex- time, and I yield back the balance of the Healthy Schools Network, the tracurricular activities, which is a key my time. EPA, the National Education Associa- part of President Obama’s goal to Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I am tion, and many more organizations. I make our schools the community cen- pleased to recognize the gentleman am proud to be counted as a supporter ters that they should and could be. All from New York (Mr. TONKO), the au- of National Healthy Schools Day, and students deserve dry, clean, and quiet thor of this legislation, for as much look forward to continuing to work facilities with good indoor air, lighting time as he may consume. with my colleagues here to ensure that and sanitation. Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I thank every student has a healthy environ- National Healthy Schools Day high- the gentlewoman from California and ment in which to learn. After all, our lights simple steps we can take that the gentleman from Wisconsin. I rise children are the foundation for this can improve school environments for today in support of H. Res. 1280, a reso- country’s great future. Shouldn’t we be our children. This year’s healthy lution that I introduced to recognize providing them with the safest and schools campaign focuses on the impor- National Healthy Schools Day. Na- healthiest places to learn? tance of green, nontoxic cleaning prod- tional Healthy Schools Day recognizes Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I urge ucts. Approximately 25 percent of the importance of having a clean, my colleagues to support this resolu- chemicals in cleaning products used in healthy and safe indoor environment in tion recognizing National Healthy schools are toxic and contribute to our Nation’s schools. Schools Day authored by Congressman poor indoor air quality, smog, cancer, Each day millions of students, teach- TONKO from New York, and recognizing asthma and other diseases. Simply re- ers, and staff go to work and school in the importance of ensuring healthy and placing toxic products with all natural our Nation’s schools. Not all of these green school environments for all of cleaners could immediately improve are healthy environments, especially our children. the health of our students. for our young children. The EPA esti- I yield back the balance of my time. Additionally, Mr. Speaker, the U.S. mates that up to one-half of those The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Environmental Protection Agency pro- schools have problems with indoor air question is on the motion offered by vides guides and assessments on their quality. And 32 million students attend the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Web site to help schools improve in- schools that have self-reported envi- WOOLSEY) that the House suspend the door air quality. National Healthy ronmental problems with their facili- rules and agree to the resolution, H. Schools Day raises awareness of tools ties that can affect our children’s Res. 1280, as amended. like these to help make our schools health and learning. The question was taken; and (two- healthier and safer for kids. Indoor air quality is one of the most thirds being in the affirmative) the Mr. Speaker, this resolution in sup- common environmental problems in rules were suspended and the resolu- port of National Healthy Schools Day schools, which can aggravate children’s tion, as amended, was agreed to. serves to recognize the importance of allergies and asthma problems. Nine The title of the resolution was healthy, safe, and green learning envi- percent of our Nation’s schoolchildren amended so as to read: ‘‘Expressing ronments in our Nation’s schools. I have asthma, which is the leading support for designation of April 26, thank the gentleman from New York cause of absenteeism in schools. Other 2010, as National Healthy Schools (Mr. TONKO) for introducing this reso- common environmental problems in Day.’’. lution, and I urge my colleagues to schools include mold infestations, lead A motion to reconsider was laid on support this bill. and copper contaminated drinking the table. I reserve the balance of my time. water, playgrounds and classrooms f Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- with high levels of pesticides, un- self such time as I may consume. checked furnaces and buses leaking b 1515 Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support carbon monoxide, and exhaust from RURAL HOUSING PRESERVATION of H. Res. 1280 expressing the support of gasoline-powered equipment. AND STABILIZATION ACT OF 2010 the House of Representatives for the These problems affect the health of Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I goals and ideals of National Healthy our Nation’s schools and the people in move to suspend the rules and pass the Schools Day. Most parents recognize them, and can contribute to absentee- bill (H.R. 5017) to ensure the avail- the importance of keeping their chil- ism, learning difficulties, sick building ability of loan guarantees for rural dren healthy, and strive to do so. Na- syndrome, staff turnover, and liability homeowners, as amended. tional Healthy Schools Day recognizes issues for our school districts. The Clerk read the title of the bill. the important role that schools also Research shows that simple steps can The text of the bill is as follows: play in keeping students healthy and be taken to make our schools H.R. 5017 ready to learn. healthier. Heating and ventilation Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Approximately 55 million children equipment can be improved to enhance resentatives of the United States of America in spend 30–50 hours a week in our Na- indoor air quality. New schools can be Congress assembled, tion’s schools. Local communities built with a healthy design at non-pol- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. strive to make their school buildings luted sites, in more sustainable ways This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Rural Hous- places that support positive environ- that reduce energy and maintenance ing Preservation and Stabilization Act of ments in which learning can thrive. costs. Nontoxic products can be used 2010’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2908 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 27, 2010 SEC. 2. LOAN GUARANTEE FEES. guarantees rural home loans with the This legislation extends the USDA (a) UP-FRONT FEES.—Paragraph (8) of sec- money that it receives through the ap- 502 loan guarantee program. This pro- tion 502(h) of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 propriations process and the upfront gram is a very important homeowner- U.S.C. 1472(h)(8)) is amended to read as fol- fees it collects on loan originations. ship tool for many rural Americans, lows: Historically, Congress has also set, ‘‘(8) GUARANTEE FEES.—With respect to a many of whom live in my State of West guaranteed loan under this subsection, the through the annual appropriations Virginia, providing a loan guarantee on Secretary may collect from the lender, at process, the statutory limit on the privately issued loans. The 502 program the time of issuance of the guarantee, a fee maximum loan commitment authority has a very low default rate. equal to not more than 4.0 percent of the that the Federal Government will Over the last few years, demand for principal obligation of the loan, as deter- guarantee. These guarantees decrease the program has increased, and con- mined sufficient by the Secretary to cover the exposure of home lenders to default sequently loan commitment authority the costs (as such term is defined in section so that they will underwrite more for the 502 program will be exhausted. 502 of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 mortgages for low- and moderate-in- Without swift action, borrowers who (2 U.S.C. 661a)) of loan guarantees under this come families in rural America. subsection.’’. rely on this program will run out of op- In 2009, the 115,000 loans made under (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 739 tions for affordable home loans. of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food the program averaged $112,000. The fi- Last week, I offered an amendment and Drug Administration, and Related Agen- nancial crisis, however, has created un- during the markup of H.R. 5017 in the cies Appropriation Act, 2001 (as enacted by precedented demand for and spiked Financial Services Committee that Public Law 106–387; 114 Stat. 1549A–34) is homebuyer interest in the program. As provides the 502 program with addi- hereby repealed a result, the program has more than tional loan commitment authority and (c) AUTHORIZATION OF AMOUNT OF LOAN tripled in recent years from guaran- makes an important improvement to GUARANTEES.—Section 513 of the Housing teeing about $3 billion in 2006 to guar- the program. In order to make the pro- Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1483) is amended by add- anteeing more than $10 billion at the ing at the end the following new subsection: gram self-sufficient, we are raising the ‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION FOR LOAN GUARAN- end of March 2010. guaranteed fee up to 4 percent, grant- In March, USDA notified its State di- TEES.—The Secretary may, to the extent ap- ing the Secretary the authority to proved in appropriation Acts, guarantee rectors and participating lenders in the choose the appropriate level. This en- loans under section 502(h) in aggregate program that they would have to stop sures that the program will no longer amounts not to exceed $30,000,000,000 for fis- making conditional loan commitments be reliant on taxpayer funds to build cal year 2010.’’. at the end of April because they had capital reserves, a welcome part of the SEC. 3. BUDGETARY EFFECTS. exhausted their funding and would 502 program. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the have to wait until they received addi- Although I am committed to con- purpose of complying with the Statutory tional appropriations. H.R. 5017 offers a Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010, shall be deter- tinuing to work with my colleagues on commonsense solution to this problem potential long-term modifications to mined by reference to the latest statement by raising the upfront fee that USDA titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- the 502 program that serve the best in- can charge commercial lenders up to 4 tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in terests of the homeowners and the tax- percent and increasing the USDA’s the Congressional Record by the Chairman of payers, I believe it is important that loan authority to $30 billion for the the Committee on the Budget of the House of the language increasing the loan com- current year. USDA confirms that Representatives, provided that such state- mitment authority to $30 billion be ment has been submitted prior to the vote on these amounts would be sufficient for limited to the current fiscal year and passage. the program to continue to operate not beyond that time period. We must without interruption. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- be aware of the impact on the private ant to the rule, the gentleman from Moreover, by making this program self-sustaining, we would also reduce market and ensure that private enti- Pennsylvania (Mr. KANJORSKI) and the ties are able to regain appropriate mar- gentlewoman from West Virginia (Mrs. discretionary spending by $24 million in the current fiscal year. So this legis- ket share. CAPITO) each will control 20 minutes. Mr. Speaker, with these changes, we The Chair recognizes the gentleman lation represents a win for American taxpayers and a win for America’s strike a balance of extending the pro- from Pennsylvania. gram through the rest of the year. I, GENERAL LEAVE heartland. This legislation additionally enjoys and I’m sure many of my colleagues Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I ask broad support and passed out of the Fi- here, have heard from numerous Real- unanimous consent that all Members nancial Services Committee by a bipar- tors, lenders and potential homebuyers may have 5 legislative days within tisan vote last Thursday. In this re- about the situation that the 502 pro- which to revise and extend their regard, I am especially grateful for the gram has found itself in. Since its in- marks on this legislation and insert ex- work of my colleague, the gentle- ception, the 502 program has helped traneous material thereon. woman from West Virginia (Mrs. hundreds of thousands of families with The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there CAPITO), who has worked closely with low to moderate incomes realize home- objection to the request of the gen- me on these matters. Her suggestions ownership. Over the past several tleman from Pennsylvania? have helped make a good bill even bet- weeks, as I said, many constituents There was no objection. ter. have contacted me stressing just how Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I Additionally, many groups have important this program is as they are yield myself such time as I may con- called upon Congress to act quickly to on their path towards homeownership sume. fix this problem, including the Na- and wish to see its continued funding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support tional Association of Realtors, the Again, I would like to thank Mr. of H.R. 5017, the Rural Housing Preser- Mortgage Bankers Association, and the KANJORSKI for working with me on this vation and Stabilization Act. This leg- American Bankers Association. We legislation. islation aims to preserve the U.S. De- should heed their advice and pass this I reserve the balance of my time. partment of Agriculture’s section 502 bill. Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I Single Family Housing Guaranteed In sum, Mr. Speaker, to preserve the yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Loan Program that helps low- and dream of homeownership in America’s Connecticut (Mr. COURTNEY). moderate-income rural residents ob- heartland, I urge all my colleagues to Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, last tain safe and affordable housing. vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 5017. Friday, the U.S. Department of Com- Since its inception, this program has I reserve the balance of my time. merce released figures for March for helped hundreds of thousands of fami- Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I would the sale of single family homes. It in- lies realize the American dream of like to thank my colleague, Mr. KAN- creased by 27 percent, the biggest in- homeownership. Managed by the JORSKI, for his good, solid work on this crease since 1963. USDA’s Rural Housing Service, the bill. We have worked well together on We are finally starting to see real program provides a vital source of H.R. 5017, and I think we see the results signs of recovery in the housing mar- mortgage credit in communities of less of that work together here today on ket, but it didn’t happen by itself en- than 20,000 residents. USDA currently the floor. tirely. Prices have certainly gone

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The of Congress shall not receive a cost of will protect and nurture have been a question is on the motion offered by living adjustment in pay during fiscal huge reason why we’ve seen the growth the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. year 2011, sponsored by the gentleman in numbers that the U.S. Department KANJORSKI) that the House suspend the from Arizona (Mr. MITCHELL), actually of Commerce reported last week. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5017, as mirroring language that the gentleman The 502 program in eastern Con- amended. from Texas (Mr. PAUL) has had before necticut has been a lifeline throughout The question was taken. our body for some period of time. Both 2009 and early 2010 where, again, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the gentlemen have worked on this to- spike in numbers that Mr. KANJORSKI opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being gether, it is my understanding. described has been a reality and has al- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Across the country, we know that lowed, again, the market to thrive, but Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, on there are serious issues plaguing Amer- also to provide people an avenue to ob- that I demand the yeas and nays. icans, mainly a deteriorating economy tain financing that otherwise they The yeas and nays were ordered. and very high unemployment rates. In never would have been able to get in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- my home State, the underemployment the regular market. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the rate is over 20 percent. In my district, As was said by the Congresswoman Chair’s prior announcement, further Sacramento County has an unemploy- from West Virginia, lenders are holding proceedings on this motion will be ment rate of 12.9 percent, which is ac- their breath, homeowners are holding postponed. tually lower than some of the cities in their breath, and the first-time home- f my district. The city of Galt, for exam- buyer tax credit is about to expire in a ple, has an unemployment rate of 15 few days. Passing this legislation PROHIBITING A COST OF LIVING percent. So it goes without saying that which will provide an avenue to protect ADJUSTMENT FOR MEMBERS OF things are not well in our economy and this program will continue the upward CONGRESS IN 2011 people are suffering. momentum that we are finally starting Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- As Americans around the country are to see in the housing market. er, I move to suspend the rules and struggling and sacrificing to make ends Again, I congratulate Mr. KANJORSKI pass the bill (H.R. 5146) to provide that meet, it appears that we in Congress for his creative solution to this prob- Members of Congress shall not receive should not be immune. Other institu- lem, which will not cost the taxpayers a cost of living adjustment in pay dur- tions are doing likewise. The Chief Jus- additional funds, but will keep, again, ing fiscal year 2011. tice of the Supreme Court recently an- a growing real estate market moving The Clerk read the title of the bill. nounced in his Year-End Report for the in the right direction. Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I would The text of the bill is as follows: Judiciary that he would not be request- just, again, reiterate my support for H.R. 5146 ing the usual salary increase for Fed- this bill. I think it’s timely. It’s some- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of eral judges given that ‘‘so many of our thing that we want to do in an expedi- Representatives of the United States of America fellow citizens have been touched by tious and responsible manner, and I be- in Congress assembled, hardship.’’ The President has also an- lieve that this bill addresses those con- SECTION 1. NO COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT IN nounced a pay freeze for top White PAY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. cerns. House officials and other appointees in Notwithstanding any other provision of the Federal Government. Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong law, no adjustment shall be made under sec- support of H.R. 5017, the ‘‘Rural Housing Mr. Speaker, recently in this House tion 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization we passed H. Res. 1257, supporting the Preservation and Stabilization Act of 2010.’’ Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 31) (relating to cost of This bill would preserve the U.S. Depart- living adjustments for Members of Congress) goals and ideals of National Financial ment of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service during fiscal year 2011. Literacy Month, 2010. This legislation (RHS) Section 502 Single Family Direct The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sought to raise public awareness about Homeownership Loans Program, which is set ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from financial education through high- lighting the importance of maintaining to expire at the end of this month. California (Mrs. DAVIS) and the gen- and managing personal finances, in- Section 502 is USDA’s main housing loan tleman from California (Mr. DANIEL E. creasing personal savings, and reducing program and is designed to help low-income LUNGREN) each will control 20 minutes. individuals purchase, build, repair, or renovate The Chair recognizes the gentle- indebtedness in the United States. homes in rural areas. woman from California. Some would ask whether we in Con- Currently, Section 502 is the only federal gress ought to undertake that same ex- GENERAL LEAVE program targeting safe and affordable home- amination with respect to our spending ownership opportunities to low- and very low- Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- in this House and our spending overall income rural households. The annual average er, I ask unanimous consent that all on the Federal budget. Members have 5 legislative days to re- income of a Section 502 direct borrower is 55 b 1530 percent of area median income, or $18,500 a vise and extend their remarks on this year. legislation. At a time when we are passing reso- Since its inception, Section 502 has pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there lutions telling Americans to be more vided loans to approximately 2.5 million fami- objection to the request of the gentle- cognizant of their financial situation, lies at an extremely low cost to the federal woman from California? their debt, their savings, we do need to government. Unfortunately, the amount appro- There was no objection. do the same in the House. priated for rural housing programs has been Mrs. DAVIS of California. I yield my- Millions of Americans are not getting insufficient to meet the demand. The current self such time as I may consume. a pay raise this year. Many, unfortu- backlog for Section 502 direct loans includes Mr. Speaker, while there are positive nately, are not even getting paychecks. 27,000 rural households, totaling $2.9 billion in signs of economic recovery around the Under these circumstances, Congress loan applications. country, the budget deficit is still an must forgo a pay raise to save the H.R. 5017, will preserve the Section 502 important issue. Therefore, it is appro- hardworking taxpayers and hard-look- program and establish a self-sustaining propriate that we continue to forego a ing job seekers in this country a little gram at no cost to taxpayers. I believe Section cost-of-living adjustment at this time of their money. Relative to the overall 502 is vital for our rural communities through- as we did for 2010. I hope all of my col- Federal budget, this single act doesn’t out the nation and this bill is absolutely nec- leagues will join me in supporting this have that great an impact. But any essary to help preserve a critical program at measure. dollar, any Federal dollar, is something no cost to taxpayers. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of that we should treat with utmost re- I urge my colleagues to vote for this impor- my time. sponsibility because it comes to us in a tant bill. Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- sense involuntarily from our constitu- Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I yield fornia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such ents. It comes through taxes or future back the balance of my time. time as I may consume. taxes to pay for current debts.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2910 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 27, 2010 So under these circumstances I think on this for several years. I am pleased where we have somebody over there most of my colleagues, if not all of my that this is going to be passed today. called the Federal Reserve that says we colleagues, would agree that this is the Much has been said about the unem- can print money at will, and our job is time for us to forgo a pay raise. I would ployment rate in this country. And I to be the lender of last resort. That urge all of my colleagues to support saw one other take on unemployment means to bail anybody and everybody this resolution, Mr. Speaker. today, where it said that for low-in- out that needs money. And it looks I reserve the balance of my time. come people below $20,000, the unem- like that will be domestic as well as Mrs. DAVIS of California. I would ployment rate is actually 31 percent, international. like to yield 3 minutes to the bill’s which shows how devastating this re- I would like to freeze the ability of sponsor, the distinguished gentleman cession is, and for some it is an actual the Federal Reserve to print money out from Arizona (Mr. MITCHELL). depression. of thin air. That in moral terms is Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise I would like this bill to be passed, but counterfeit, and yet that is the encour- today in support of H.R. 5146, the Can- not just as symbolism. It is good sym- agement for us to run up our deficits cel the Pay Raise for Members of Con- bolism and important symbolism. As because the Fed can come in and in- gress in Fiscal Year 2011 Act, a bill to was mentioned by the gentleman from crease the money supply. A sound mon- stop Members of Congress from receiv- California, it is not a tremendous etary system would have frozen any- ing an automatic pay raise in fiscal amount of money, but it is important body’s ability to just create money out year 2011. Last week the Senate ap- for us to recognize that we have a seri- of thin air. proved this same legislation, and I am ous problem in this country and that I would also like to freeze the income pleased that today the House is finally we shouldn’t be careless about the way tax at the 1912 level. And that indeed following suit. we think about this problem. It would be a real boost to the people of With unemployment high and so shouldn’t make us feel necessarily good this country. All of a sudden there many families under stress, it would be because we passed this. This is just would be great wealth in the hands of simply unconscionable for Congress to necessary. the consumer. Just think if all the raise its own pay. But that is precisely It does remind me of a piece of legis- money that we spent on the bailouts what will happen in fiscal year 2011 un- lation I introduced many years ago, in that just tided things over, if just a less Congress takes action to stop it. the 1970s, when we had rampant infla- portion of that had been used to get rid This bill is simply the right thing to tion, which I anticipate will probably of the income tax, I think the money do. Earlier this year, Chief Justice come back to this country. Back then would have been better spent because Roberts announced that, in a major we had a 15 percent inflation rate. My the people would have been spending break from tradition, he will not seek suggestion then in the form of legisla- the money instead of the bureaucrats a salary increase this year for Federal tion, to get the Members’ attention to and the politicians and the regulators judges in light of the fact that, quote, understand what inflation was all that bailed out the people who were ‘‘so many of our fellow citizens have about, I said we should take a pay cut making all the money in the first been touched by hardship.’’ Likewise, at the rate of inflation. Even today we place. But I would also extend this freeze President Obama has announced a pay might suggest that. There is a lot more onto some other things, too. I would freeze for senior White House officials inflation out there than we admit to. like to freeze some of our militarism. I as well as top appointees across the So maybe not only should we freeze our think we have enough fighting going Federal Government. And as I men- salaries, maybe we should be taking a on. I don’t think we should expand the tioned, last week the Senate approved pay cut so that we can do a better job, war. I don’t think we should be looking legislation to block the next automatic because we really can’t brag about the for another enemy. I would like to job that we have done for the country pay raise for Members of Congress. freeze the sanctions on countries. I It is time—past time—for the House because of the condition the country is would like to see a lot more free trade. to act. The American people are not in. I would like to see that the bombing is getting a raise this year. Neither But I would like to extend this moti- not extended, that we quit allowing our vation to freeze the pay of Congress- should Congress. CIA to extend the bombing of countries I want to thank Representative RON men to freezing a few other things. I that have not attacked us. I would also PAUL for his steadfast leadership on would like to see our budget at least like to put a freeze on this concept of this issue. He and I have worked close- frozen where it is. That would go a long preventive war. This whole idea of the ly with each other for several years way to solving some of our budgetary concept of preventive war means that now to block the annual pay raise, and problems. And how about freezing the we can literally start the war. today’s vote would not have been pos- debt level. Let’s not raise the debt So, yes, it’s good that we are freezing sible without him. Dr. PAUL, thank level. Instead, this next year our na- the salaries of us here in the Congress. you. tional debt is going to go up about $2 But if we really want to restore the Re- I also want to thank the National trillion when you add up all that we public, we will freeze a lot of these Taxpayers Union and Citizens Against borrow from our trust funds. other issues as well. Government Waste for their support of Also, I would like to see a freeze on Mrs. DAVIS of California. I would our efforts to block the pay raise. And regulations because regulations usu- like to yield 2 minutes to the bill’s co- of course I want to thank Representa- ally backfire. There are unintended sponsor, the distinguished gentleman tive JIM MATHESON for his work on this consequences, they cost a lot of money, from Utah (Mr. MATHESON). legislation, as well as House leadership they act as a tax, and they don’t im- Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, as so for allowing this important bill to prove the economy overall. many people in this country continue come to the floor today. I would be in support of freezing the to struggle to find work, let alone re- Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- wealth transfer system, the system ceive a pay raise, I am glad Congress fornia. Mr. Speaker, at this time I that most people think is going to help has chosen to highlight this issue. Now, would like to yield 5 minutes to the in- all the poor people. The trouble is the last year Congress recognized how in- domitable distinguished gentleman wealth transfer system helps the rich appropriate it would be to accept the from Texas (Mr. PAUL), who has people, and they are the ones who get stealth salary increase and passed a worked on this issue for some time. the bailouts and the poor people don’t. measure to block a congressional pay (Mr. PAUL asked and was given per- So a freeze on wealth transfer would go raise for the current fiscal year. This mission to revise and extend his re- a long way toward restoring a free soci- past week the Senate continued the marks.) ety and a constitutional government. freeze on congressional pay without a Mr. PAUL. I thank the gentleman Also, I think the consensus of the single dissenting vote. And now I urge from California. American people today is we ought to my fellow House Members to follow Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this freeze the bailouts. Let’s not bail out suit and pass this commonsense meas- legislation, and I want to compliment anybody anymore. But it looks like it ure. Mr. MITCHELL from Arizona for getting will be a long time before that happens The need for this bill also underlines this bill to the floor. We have worked because we have a monetary system another significant problem with the

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In almost every profession, to more than $600 and you are engaged weren’t sure that this was in the bill. salary increases are dependent on per- in a business, you will have to file a When we talked to the Congressional formance, experience, tenure, or any 1099 with United Airlines or American Research Service, they said, Oh, it number of factors other than really Airlines and the Federal Government. couldn’t be. Then when we pointed out showing up to work every day. If you purchase food for your company that the new language in the bill is This system which shrouds the con- and it amounts to more than $600, you property and not just services—and gressional pay increase in arcane pro- will have to file a 1099. If you happen to that includes anything that you pur- cedures deters a healthy, open debate be a rancher and you purchase bales of chase—it has an unbelievable obliga- of the issue. This legislation is a hay, you are going to have to keep a tion on small business. straightforward measure to stop the running tab all year long, and when Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of pay increase for fiscal year ’11 and has you go over $600 you are going to have my time. been widely supported in a bipartisan to file a 1099. If you in fact utilize Mrs. DAVIS of California. I yield 3 manner. FedEx or UPS, if during the course of minutes to the distinguished gen- I commend Congressman MITCHELL the year it is more than $600, you will tleman from New Mexico (Mr. TEAGUE). and Congressman PAUL for their work have to file a 1099 with FedEx or UPS Mr. TEAGUE. Mr. Speaker, as a on this issue over the past 2 years. and the Federal Government. small business man in the oil and gas Now, beyond this one-time issue we are So this is a new burden that will re- industry for over 30 years, I know that, talking about today, I would be remiss quire accounting procedures for any- when times are tough, we have to if I didn’t mention I have introduced a body involved in business, particularly tighten our belts. That is why the very separate piece of legislation which imposed on small business. But more first bill that I sponsored in Congress would permanently repeal the provi- than that, there is a double-edged was a bill to stop the automatic pay sion of the law granting automatic pay sword to this. And that is this is a dag- raise for Members of Congress. raises and bring this issue to an open, ger at the heart of small business. Be- Last year, we were able to get up or down vote to let the public know cause if you have this obligation, it is enough signers to stop this pay raise where we stand on this issue every easier to deal with one single big ven- for this year, and I was proud to work year. The Senate has also passed this dor than to have a number of them. In- to get that done. I am proud that our legislation. I look forward to dis- stead of going to your local hardware work has again paid off and that I am cussing this issue as we move forward store if you are a small company and standing here today in support of a bill to address our budgetary priorities. you need some hardware, you ought to that will again stop the automatic pay As I have said for the past many go to one of the big guys because their raise that Members have taken advan- years, spending priorities in a time of universe of products is greater. And so tage of for too long. war and economic turmoil should not if you have everything you purchased While many working New Mexicans include an automatic salary increase from them, knowing it is going to be are struggling to make ends meet, it is for Members of Congress. I urge my fel- over $600, you only have a single 1099 to insulting that anyone would accept an low Members of the House to prevent a file. automatic pay raise, which is some- pay raise for 2011 and vote in favor of So what we have done in one fell thing most of the constituents in my the legislation on the floor today. swoop is make it more difficult to ac- district will have to do without—if Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- tually operate with this new regu- they are earning salaries at all. Our fornia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such latory scheme, and on the other hand, constituents expect honest and respon- time as I may consume. create disincentives for small business. sible leadership from their Congress. After listening to the gentleman Now, when we contacted the Internal That’s why I encourage my colleagues from Texas (Mr. PAUL), I am reminded Revenue Service to see how they are to just say ‘‘no’’ to the dough. of some freezes I would like to see. In going to interpret it, they said we Mr. Speaker, we need to take this a addition to this freeze on our pay for a haven’t interpreted it yet because we step further. I call on my fellow Mem- year, I would like to see us put a freeze are waiting for HHS to give us guid- bers of Congress to cosponsor legisla- on regulations on small business. ance. So now we have tax policy going tion I have sponsored with my col- The previous speaker just mentioned to be determined by HHS. league from Arizona, Representative that he believes we have somewhat of KIRKPATRICK. Our bill would cut pay an arcane procedure for providing for b 1545 for all Senators and Representatives by pay raises to Members of Congress. All I’m saying is, if people think that 5 percent beginning January 1, 2011. That may be true. But there is cer- we’ve had arcane procedures for means This would be the first congressional tainly no more arcane activity that we of pay raises for Members of Congress, pay reduction since 1933. engaged in than when we passed the it is nothing compared to what we’ve I think it’s about time that Congress health care bill in that having a new done in this health care bill with regu- has their pay cut just like the rest of burden on business, particularly small lation on small business. I actually call the country, so I ask you to join me in business. And I speak of section 9006 of that provision of the health care bill this fight today. the health care bill, which has nothing the ‘‘universal snitch act’’ because, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- to do with health, but has everything when you file this 1099, it has nothing fornia. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to do with regulation in that now, as to do with your obligation to pay to the pride of the Coast Guard, the opposed to the law which has existed taxes. It has got to be premised on the distinguished gentleman from North for many years in which you had to file idea that every vendor you deal with Carolina (Mr. COBLE). a 1099 on someone who provided a serv- cheats and that the only way to catch Mr. COBLE. I thank my friend from ice for you, the purpose of which was to cheaters is to have this new paper California. make sure that there was some paper trail. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak on behalf trail to see if you were paying payroll So I don’t know. It just seems repug- of this bill. taxes, we now have decided under this nant to me that we would do that, and Some would say, Well, it’s just a bill, the health care bill, section 9006, I happen to have a bill that I intro- symbolic gesture. Well, it may be sym- to require anybody involved in a trade duced yesterday that would repeal bolic, but it is symbolically signifi- or a service, that is any type of busi- that. cant. What better time to impose a ness who makes a purchase from some I just bring this up because the gen- freeze against ourselves than now dur- other corporate entity of any type that tleman from Texas prompted this ing these harsh economic times of peo- amounts to more than $600 cumula- thought in my mind about freezes that ple being beneficiaries of pink slips, of tively over a single year, that requires would be appropriate. Then when the being told their jobs are gone. Then

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2912 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 27, 2010 they see that Congress gets an auto- an increase in their pay. The lack of trans- The vote was taken by electronic de- matic COLA. I think this is a good bill, parency in the yearly raise only serves to in- vice, and there were—yeas 411, nays 0, and I urge its passage. crease skepticism, disillusion and distrust of not voting 19, as follows: I thank the gentleman from Cali- government. Last year, I sponsored H.R. [Roll No. 224] fornia for having elevated me to the 1597, which eliminates the automatic pay in- YEAS—411 ‘‘distinguished’’ category as well. crease for Members of Congress. If Members Ackerman Dahlkemper Johnson (GA) Folks, we are on the right track here. of Congress believe they have earned a raise, Aderholt Davis (CA) Johnson (IL) This bill needs to be passed. We need to they should vote on it in full view of the public. Adler (NJ) Davis (IL) Johnson, E. B. impose a freeze upon ourselves for the I am pleased today, that the House of Rep- Akin Davis (KY) Johnson, Sam next fiscal year. I think it would send Alexander Davis (TN) Jones resentatives is considering a bill in clear view Altmire DeFazio Jordan (OH) a message which would be well received of the public that would do away with the cost- Andrews DeGette Kagen by our constituencies across this land. of-living increase for next year. While this leg- Arcuri Delahunt Kanjorski Mrs. DAVIS of California. I reserve Austria DeLauro Kaptur islation, H.R. 5146, is only a one-year fix to Baca Dent Kennedy the balance of my time, Mr. Speaker. the problem, it is an important first step and I Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- Bachmann Deutch Kildee am proud to be one of the sponsors of this Bachus Diaz-Balart, L. Kilpatrick (MI) fornia. Mr. Speaker, I have no further legislation. I oppose the yearly automatic in- Baird Diaz-Balart, M. Kilroy requests for time. Baldwin Dicks Kind I would just urge my colleagues to crease in pay and strongly support today’s Barrow Dingell King (IA) support this resolution. This is appro- legislation to make sure Members of Congress Bartlett Doggett King (NY) do not get a raise next year. Barton (TX) Donnelly (IN) Kingston priate at this particular time. I think Bean Doyle Kirk all Members of Congress recognize the Our employers, the voters, are right to be Berkley Dreier Kirkpatrick (AZ) difficult economic straits we are in. It unhappy with Washington’s spending spree. Berman Driehaus Kissell is a simple resolution. It forgoes the There should be no increase in congressional Biggert Duncan Klein (FL) pay until Congress listens to the public and Bilbray Edwards (MD) Kline (MN) pay raise for the year 2011, and I would Bilirakis Edwards (TX) Kosmas urge my colleagues to support it. cuts spending. Bishop (GA) Ehlers Kratovil I yield back the balance of my time. Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- Bishop (NY) Ellison Kucinich Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- er, I yield back the balance of my time. Bishop (UT) Ellsworth Lamborn The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Blackburn Emerson Lance er, I just wanted to comment very Blumenauer Engel Langevin briefly because my colleagues were question is on the motion offered by Blunt Eshoo Larsen (WA) asking for basically a freeze on a status the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Boccieri Etheridge Larson (CT) DAVIS) that the House suspend the Boehner Farr Latham quo of the health care that we know Bonner Fattah LaTourette today. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5146. Bono Mack Filner Latta They spoke of repugnant policies. I The question was taken. Boozman Flake Lee (CA) want to talk just for a minute about The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Boren Fleming Lee (NY) opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Boswell Forbes Levin the repugnant policies that we know of Boucher Fortenberry Lewis (CA) today, which don’t allow people to get in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Boustany Foster Lewis (GA) insurance if they have preexisting con- Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- Boyd Foxx Linder er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Brady (PA) Frank (MA) Lipinski ditions that have ratings which dis- Braley (IA) Franks (AZ) LoBiondo criminate, particularly against women, The yeas and nays were ordered. Bright Frelinghuysen Loebsack and which make it almost impossible The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Broun (GA) Fudge Lofgren, Zoe for small business to be able to take ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Brown (SC) Gallegly Lowey Chair’s prior announcement, further Brown, Corrine Garamendi Lucas care of and to help their employees Brown-Waite, Garrett (NJ) Luetkemeyer when it comes to health insurance. So, proceedings on this motion will be Ginny Gerlach Luja´ n yes, we have some policies that we postponed. Buchanan Giffords Lummis f Burgess Gingrey (GA) Lungren, Daniel have been trying to change. Unfortu- Burton (IN) Goodlatte E. nately, my colleagues are asking for a ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Butterfield Gordon (TN) Lynch freeze. PRO TEMPORE Buyer Granger Mack Yet I do want to applaud the fact Calvert Graves Maffei The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Camp Grayson Maloney that we are here on a singular effort Campbell Green, Al Manzullo today, and that is to forgo the cost-of- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Cantor Green, Gene Marchant living adjustment for Congress. I think will resume on motions to suspend the Cao Griffith Markey (CO) that’s a good idea. It is a very timely rules previously postponed. Capito Grijalva Markey (MA) Votes will be taken in the following Capps Guthrie Marshall idea, and it is very important that we Capuano Gutierrez Matheson move forward with it today. order: Cardoza Hall (NY) Matsui Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, Kan- H. Res. 1131, by the yeas and nays; Carnahan Hall (TX) McCarthy (CA) sans continue to suffer from the effects of the H.R. 5017, by the yeas and nays; Carney Halvorson McCarthy (NY) H.R. 5146, by the yeas and nays. Carson (IN) Hare McCaul recession. Times remain tough for many. Carter Harper McClintock Small business owners are struggling to keep The first electronic vote will be con- Cassidy Hastings (FL) McCollum the doors of their businesses open. Families ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Castle Hastings (WA) McCotter electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Castor (FL) Heinrich McDermott are struggling to pay their bills. When faced Chaffetz Heller McGovern with difficult times, Kansans make sacrifices. minute votes. Chandler Hensarling McHenry They cut back where they can and stretch f Childers Herger McIntyre every dollar to make ends meet. Chu Herseth Sandlin McKeon NATIONAL ASSISTANT Clarke Higgins McMahon Times are also tough for the Federal Gov- PRINCIPALS WEEK Clay Hill McMorris ernment. The national debt is more than $12 Cleaver Himes Rodgers trillion and it continues to grow every day. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Clyburn Hinchey McNerney When times are tough, Kansans expect their finished business is the vote on the mo- Coble Hinojosa Meek (FL) tion to suspend the rules and agree to Coffman (CO) Hirono Meeks (NY) government to act like they do—to make sac- Cohen Hodes Melancon rifices and cut spending. Yet, the Federal Gov- the resolution, H. Res. 1131, as amend- Cole Holden Mica ernment is spending more than ever before. ed, on which the yeas and nays were or- Conaway Holt Michaud One of the first places Congress should look dered. Connolly (VA) Honda Miller (FL) Conyers Hoyer Miller (MI) to cut spending is the annual cost-of-living in- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Cooper Hunter Miller (NC) crease for Members of Congress. Representa- tion. Costa Inglis Miller, Gary tives and Senators do not deserve a raise, es- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Costello Inslee Miller, George question is on the motion offered by Courtney Israel Minnick pecially when many Kansans will not receive Crenshaw Issa Mitchell a raise this year and the unemployment rate the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Crowley Jackson (IL) Moore (KS) remains high. WOOLSEY) that the House suspend the Cuellar Jackson Lee Moran (KS) I have long been opposed to the hidden rules and agree to the resolution, H. Culberson (TX) Moran (VA) process by which Members of Congress get Res. 1131, as amended. Cummings Jenkins Murphy (CT)

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Watt Nye Ruppersberger Teague Andrews Ellison Sestak Terry Waxman Oberstar Rush Terry Arcuri Ellsworth Lynch Shea-Porter Thompson (CA) Obey Ryan (OH) Thompson (CA) Austria Emerson Maffei Sherman Thompson (MS) Weiner Olson Ryan (WI) Thompson (MS) Baca Engel Maloney Shuler Thompson (PA) Welch Olver Salazar Thompson (PA) Bachmann Eshoo Manzullo Shuster Thornberry Whitfield Ortiz Sa´ nchez, Linda Thornberry Bachus Etheridge Markey (CO) Simpson Tiahrt Wilson (OH) Owens T. Tiahrt Baird Farr Markey (MA) Sires Tiberi Wilson (SC) Pallone Sanchez, Loretta Tiberi Baldwin Fattah Marshall Skelton Tierney Wittman Pascrell Sarbanes Tierney Barrow Filner Matheson Slaughter Titus Wolf Pastor (AZ) Scalise Titus Bartlett Forbes Matsui Smith (NE) Tonko Woolsey Paul Schakowsky Tonko Barton (TX) Fortenberry McCarthy (CA) Smith (NJ) Towns Wu Paulsen Schauer Towns Bean Foster McCarthy (NY) Smith (TX) Tsongas Yarmuth Berkley Frank (MA) McCaul Payne Schiff Tsongas Smith (WA) Turner Young (AK) Berman Frelinghuysen McCollum Pence Schmidt Turner Snyder Upton Young (FL) Perlmutter Schock Upton Biggert Fudge McCotter Space Van Hollen Perriello Schrader Van Hollen Bilbray Gallegly McDermott Peters Scott (GA) Visclosky Bilirakis Garamendi McGovern NAYS—62 Peterson Scott (VA) Walden Bishop (GA) Gerlach McHenry Akin Gingrey (GA) Miller, Gary Petri Sensenbrenner Walz Bishop (NY) Giffords McIntyre Bishop (UT) Goodlatte Myrick Blumenauer Pingree (ME) Serrano Wasserman Gordon (TN) McKeon Blackburn Granger Nunes Blunt Graves McMahon Pitts Sessions Schultz Brady (TX) Hastings (WA) Paul Boccieri Grayson McMorris Platts Sestak Waters Broun (GA) Hensarling Pence Boehner Green, Al Rodgers Poe (TX) Shadegg Watson Brown (SC) Herger Petri Polis (CO) Shea-Porter Watt Bonner Green, Gene McNerney Burgess Hunter Bono Mack Griffith Meek (FL) Poe (TX) Pomeroy Sherman Waxman Burton (IN) Inglis Rohrabacher Posey Shimkus Weiner Boozman Grijalva Meeks (NY) Calvert Johnson, Sam Rooney Price (NC) Shuler Welch Boren Guthrie Melancon Campbell Jordan (OH) Roskam Putnam Shuster Westmoreland Boswell Gutierrez Michaud Cantor King (IA) Quigley Simpson Whitfield Boucher Hall (NY) Miller (MI) Carter Kingston Royce Radanovich Sires Wilson (OH) Boustany Hall (TX) Miller (NC) Chaffetz Lamborn Ryan (WI) Rahall Skelton Wilson (SC) Boyd Halvorson Miller, George Coffman (CO) Lewis (CA) Scalise Rangel Slaughter Wittman Brady (PA) Hare Minnick Culberson Linder Schmidt Rehberg Smith (NE) Wolf Braley (IA) Harper Mitchell Duncan Lummis Sensenbrenner Reichert Smith (NJ) Woolsey Bright Hastings (FL) Moore (KS) Flake Mack Sessions Rodriguez Smith (TX) Wu Brown, Corrine Heinrich Moran (KS) Fleming Marchant Shadegg Roe (TN) Smith (WA) Yarmuth Brown-Waite, Heller Moran (VA) Foxx McClintock Shimkus Rogers (AL) Snyder Young (AK) Ginny Herseth Sandlin Murphy (CT) Franks (AZ) Mica Stearns Rogers (KY) Space Young (FL) Buchanan Higgins Murphy (NY) Garrett (NJ) Miller (FL) Westmoreland Butterfield Hill Murphy, Patrick NOT VOTING—19 Buyer Himes Murphy, Tim NOT VOTING—16 Barrett (SC) Gonzalez Richardson Camp Hinchey Nadler (NY) Barrett (SC) Gonzalez Reyes Cao Hinojosa Napolitano Becerra Harman Schwartz Becerra Harman Ruppersberger Capito Hirono Neal (MA) Berry Hoekstra Souder Berry Hoekstra Souder Capps Hodes Neugebauer Brady (TX) Mollohan ´ Davis (AL) Mollohan Wamp Velazquez Capuano Holden Nye Davis (AL) Moore (WI) Wamp Fallin Moore (WI) Fallin Price (GA) Cardoza Holt Oberstar Gohmert Price (GA) Gohmert Reyes Carnahan Honda Obey Carney Hoyer Olson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE b 1620 Carson (IN) Inslee Olver The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Cassidy Israel Ortiz the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Castle Issa Owens tive) the rules were suspended and the Castor (FL) Jackson (IL) Pallone ing in this vote. Chandler Jackson Lee Pascrell resolution, as amended, was agreed to. Childers (TX) Pastor (AZ) b 1631 The result of the vote was announced Chu Jenkins Paulsen Messrs. BURTON of Indiana, NUNES, as above recorded. Clarke Johnson (GA) Payne Mrs. LUMMIS, Messrs. BROWN of A motion to reconsider was laid on Clay Johnson (IL) Perlmutter Cleaver Johnson, E. B. Perriello South Carolina, ROONEY, MICA, the table. Clyburn Jones Peters KINGSTON, WESTMORELAND, Stated for: Coble Kagen Peterson GINGREY of Georgia, LINDER, and Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Cohen Kanjorski Pingree (ME) Mrs. SCHMIDT changed their vote Cole Kaptur Pitts No. 224, had I been present, I would have Conaway Kennedy Platts from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ voted ‘‘yes.’’ Connolly (VA) Kildee Polis (CO) Mr. MCHENRY changed his vote from f Conyers Kilpatrick (MI) Pomeroy ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Cooper Kilroy Posey So (two-thirds being in the affirma- RURAL HOUSING PRESERVATION Costa Kind Price (NC) Costello King (NY) Putnam tive) the rules were suspended and the AND STABILIZATION ACT OF 2010 Courtney Kirk Quigley bill, as amended, was passed. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Crenshaw Kirkpatrick (AZ) Radanovich The result of the vote was announced Crowley Kissell Rahall as above recorded. CAPUANO). The unfinished business is Cuellar Klein (FL) Rangel A motion to reconsider was laid on the vote on the motion to suspend the Cummings Kline (MN) Rehberg the table. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5017, as Dahlkemper Kosmas Reichert Davis (CA) Kratovil Richardson f amended, on which the yeas and nays Davis (IL) Kucinich Rodriguez were ordered. Davis (KY) Lance Roe (TN) PERSONAL EXPLANATION The Clerk read the title of the bill. Davis (TN) Langevin Rogers (AL) Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, earlier today I The SPEAKER pro tempore. The DeFazio Larsen (WA) Rogers (KY) DeGette Larson (CT) Rogers (MI) was unavoidably detained and missed rollcalls question is on the motion offered by Delahunt Latham Ros-Lehtinen 224 and 225. If present, I would have voted the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. DeLauro LaTourette Ross ‘‘yea’’ on rollcalls 224 and 225. KANJORSKI) that the House suspend the Dent Latta Rothman (NJ) Deutch Lee (CA) Roybal-Allard f rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5017, as Diaz-Balart, L. Lee (NY) Rush amended. Diaz-Balart, M. Levin Ryan (OH) PROHIBITING A COST OF LIVING This is a 5-minute vote. Dicks Lewis (GA) Salazar ADJUSTMENT FOR MEMBERS OF The vote was taken by electronic de- Dingell Lipinski Sa´ nchez, Linda CONGRESS IN 2011 Doggett LoBiondo T. vice, and there were—yeas 352, nays 62, Donnelly (IN) Loebsack Sanchez, Loretta The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. not voting 16, as follows: Doyle Lofgren, Zoe Sarbanes TONKO). The unfinished business is the

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The correct McHenry Putnam AVIS Smith (TX) vote for rollcall No. 226 would have been D ) that the House suspend the McIntyre Quigley rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5146. Smith (WA) ‘‘aye’’ instead of ‘‘nay,’’ providing that Mem- McKeon Radanovich Snyder This will be a 5-minute vote. McMahon Rahall Space bers of Congress shall not receive a cost of The vote was taken by electronic de- McMorris Rangel Speier living adjustment in pay during fiscal year Rodgers Rehberg Spratt 2011. vice, and there were—yeas 402, nays 15, McNerney Reichert Stark Meek (FL) Reyes Again, I want to state that Congresswoman not voting 13, as follows: Stearns Melancon Richardson Stupak JACKSON LEE opposes the cost of living adjust- [Roll No. 226] Mica Rodriguez Sullivan ment for Members of Congress as stated ap- Michaud Roe (TN) YEAS—402 Sutton Miller (FL) Rogers (AL) propriately in H.R. 5146. Tanner Ackerman Cohen Heinrich Miller (MI) Rogers (KY) Taylor f Aderholt Cole Heller Miller (NC) Rogers (MI) Teague Adler (NJ) Conaway Hensarling Miller, Gary Rohrabacher REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Terry Akin Connolly (VA) Herger Miller, George Rooney VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Alexander Cooper Herseth Sandlin Thompson (CA) Minnick Ros-Lehtinen H.R. 5013, IMPLEMENTING MAN- Altmire Costa Higgins Mitchell Roskam Thompson (PA) Andrews Costello Hill Mollohan Ross Thornberry AGEMENT FOR PERFORMANCE Arcuri Courtney Himes Moore (KS) Rothman (NJ) Tiahrt AND RELATED REFORMS TO OB- Tiberi Austria Crenshaw Hinchey Moran (KS) Roybal-Allard TAIN VALUE IN EVERY ACQUISI- Baca Crowley Hinojosa Murphy (CT) Royce Tierney Bachmann Cuellar Hirono Murphy (NY) Ruppersberger Titus TION ACT OF 2010 Tonko Bachus Culberson Hodes Murphy, Patrick Rush Mr. ARCURI from the Committee on Baird Cummings Holden Murphy, Tim Ryan (OH) Tsongas Baldwin Dahlkemper Holt Myrick Ryan (WI) Turner Rules submitted a privileged report Barrow Davis (CA) Honda Nadler (NY) Salazar Upton (Rept. No. 111–467) on the resolution (H. Bartlett Davis (IL) Hoyer Napolitano Sa´ nchez, Linda Van Hollen Res. 1300) providing for consideration Barton (TX) Davis (KY) Hunter Vela´ zquez Neal (MA) T. of the bill (H.R. 5013) to amend title 10, Bean Davis (TN) Inglis Neugebauer Sanchez, Loretta Visclosky Becerra DeFazio Inslee Nunes Sarbanes Walden United States Code, to provide for per- Berkley DeGette Israel Nye Scalise Walz formance management of the defense Berman Delahunt Issa Oberstar Schakowsky Wasserman acquisition system, and for other pur- Biggert DeLauro Jackson (IL) Obey Schauer Schultz Bilbray Dent Jenkins Olson Schiff Watson poses, which was referred to the House Bilirakis Deutch Johnson (GA) Olver Schmidt Waxman Calendar and ordered to be printed. Bishop (GA) Diaz-Balart, L. Johnson (IL) Weiner Ortiz Schock f Bishop (NY) Diaz-Balart, M. Johnson, Sam Owens Schrader Welch Bishop (UT) Dicks Jones Pallone Schwartz Westmoreland ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Blackburn Dingell Jordan (OH) Pascrell Scott (GA) Whitfield Blumenauer Doggett Kagen Pastor (AZ) Scott (VA) Wilson (OH) PRO TEMPORE Blunt Donnelly (IN) Kanjorski Paul Sensenbrenner Wilson (SC) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Boccieri Doyle Kaptur Paulsen Serrano Wittman Boehner Dreier Kennedy Pence Sessions Wolf CHU). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, Bonner Driehaus Kildee Perlmutter Sestak Wu the Chair will postpone further pro- Bono Mack Duncan Kilroy Perriello Shadegg Yarmuth ceedings today on motions to suspend Boozman Edwards (TX) Kind Peters Shea-Porter Young (AK) the rules on which a recorded vote or Boren Ehlers King (IA) Peterson Sherman Young (FL) Boswell Ellsworth King (NY) the yeas and nays are ordered, or on Boucher Emerson Kingston NAYS—15 which the vote incurs objection under Boustany Engel Kirk Clyburn Johnson, E. B. Thompson (MS) clause 6 of rule XX. Boyd Eshoo Kirkpatrick (AZ) Conyers Kilpatrick (MI) Towns Brady (PA) Etheridge Kissell Record votes on postponed questions Edwards (MD) Lee (CA) Watt Brady (TX) Farr Klein (FL) Ellison Meeks (NY) Woolsey will be taken later. Braley (IA) Fattah Kline (MN) Jackson Lee Moran (VA) f Bright Filner Kosmas (TX) Payne Broun (GA) Flake Kratovil Brown (SC) Fleming Kucinich NOT VOTING—13 SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH Brown, Corrine Forbes Lamborn Barrett (SC) Harman Souder Brown-Waite, Fortenberry Lance Berry Hoekstra Wamp Ginny Foster Langevin Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I Davis (AL) Marshall Waters move to suspend the rules and agree to Buchanan Foxx Larsen (WA) Fallin Moore (WI) Burgess Frank (MA) Larson (CT) Gohmert Price (GA) the resolution (H. Res. 1259) recog- Burton (IN) Franks (AZ) Latham nizing and supporting the goals and Butterfield Frelinghuysen LaTourette ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness Buyer Fudge Latta The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Calvert Gallegly Lee (NY) Month. the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Camp Garamendi Levin The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Campbell Garrett (NJ) Lewis (CA) ing in this vote. Cantor Gerlach Lewis (GA) tion. Cao Giffords Linder b 1641 The text of the resolution is as fol- Capito Gingrey (GA) Lipinski Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas changed lows: Capps Gonzalez LoBiondo Capuano Goodlatte Loebsack her vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ H. RES. 1259 Cardoza Gordon (TN) Lofgren, Zoe Mr. BARTON of Texas changed his Whereas, on average, a person is sexually Carnahan Granger Lowey vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ assaulted in the United States every 21⁄2 min- Carney Graves Lucas So (two-thirds being in the affirma- utes; Carson (IN) Grayson Luetkemeyer Whereas the Department of Justice reports Carter Green, Al Luja´ n tive) the rules were suspended and the Cassidy Green, Gene Lummis bill was passed. that 203,830 people in the United States were Castle Griffith Lungren, Daniel The result of the vote was announced sexually assaulted in 2008; Castor (FL) Grijalva E. as above recorded. Whereas 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have Chaffetz Guthrie Lynch A motion to reconsider was laid on been victims of rape or attempted rape; Chandler Gutierrez Mack Whereas the Department of Defense re- Childers Hall (NY) Maffei the table. ceived 2,908 reports of sexual assault involv- Chu Hall (TX) Maloney f ing members of the Armed Forces in fiscal Clarke Halvorson Manzullo year 2008, representing an eight percent in- Clay Hare Marchant PERSONAL EXPLANATION Cleaver Harper Markey (CO) crease from fiscal 2007; Coble Hastings (FL) Markey (MA) Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam Whereas children and young adults are Coffman (CO) Hastings (WA) Matheson Speaker, I rise to make a correction on the most at risk of sexual assault, as 44 percent

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I multiple types of sexual violence, including combat sexual assault; will call her Carrie, although that is but not limited to acquaintance, stranger, (C) national and community organizations not her real name. Carrie was walking spousal, and gang rape, incest, child sexual and private sector supporters should be rec- from her home to meet her husband at molestation, forced prostitution, trafficking, ognized and applauded for their work in pro- a party in suburban Milwaukee. She forced pornography, ritual abuse, sexual har- moting awareness about sexual assault, pro- was approached by three strangers assment, and stalking; viding information and treatment to its sur- with guns. Madam Speaker, she was Whereas it is estimated that the percent- vivors, and increasing the number of success- raped for 45 minutes while two guns age of completed or attempt rape victimiza- ful prosecutions of its perpetrators; and tion among women in higher educational in- (D) public safety, law enforcement, and were held against her. She thought stitutions may be between 20 and 25 percent health professionals should be recognized about screaming, but she was afraid over the course of a college career; and applauded for their hard work and inno- she would be shot. After the assault, Whereas, in addition to the immediate vative strategies to increase the percentage Carrie said, I lay there and the first physical and emotional costs, sexual assault of sexual assault cases that result in the thought that came to my head was: I has associated consequences that may in- prosecution and incarceration of the offend- wish they had killed me because this clude post-traumatic stress disorder, sub- ers; isn’t going to go away. stance abuse, major depression, homeless- (2) the House of Representatives strongly Fifteen years later, the memories of ness, eating disorders, and suicide, among recommends national and community orga- others; nizations, businesses in the private sector, the assault have not gone away. But Whereas only 41 percent of sexual assault colleges and universities, and the media to with incredible personal strength, victims pursue prosecution by reporting promote, through National Sexual Assault Carrie has channeled the horrendous their attack to law enforcement agencies; Awareness and Prevention Month, awareness experience of victimization and subse- Whereas two-thirds of sexual crimes are of sexual violence and strategies to decrease quent pain and fear into an incredibly committed by persons who are not strangers the incidence of sexual assault; and positive way. She has dedicated herself to the victims; (3) the House of Representatives supports to creating the social change necessary Whereas sexual assault survivors suffer the goals and ideals of National Sexual As- to end sexual violence, and she speaks emotional scars long after the physical scars sault Awareness and Prevention Month. have healed; eloquently about the need to support The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- prevention programming and services Whereas, with recent advances in DNA ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from technology, law enforcement agencies have for victims of sexual assault and their the potential to identify the rapists in tens Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- families. But maybe more importantly, of thousands of unsolved rape cases; tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) each will she bravely puts a human face on sex- Whereas aggressive prosecution can lead to control 20 minutes. ual assault with those less familiar the incarceration of rapists and therefore The Chair recognizes the gentle- with the issue or its consequences. prevent them from committing further woman from Wisconsin. Carrie is a neighbor, a daughter, a crimes; GENERAL LEAVE sister, a wife. And Carrie is a reason to Whereas national, State, territory, and tribal coalitions, community-based rape cri- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I fight as long as it takes to keep other sis centers, and other organizations across ask unanimous consent that all Mem- women from experiencing what she has the Nation are committed to increasing pub- bers have 5 legislative days to revise endured. She is a true survivor and an lic awareness of sexual violence and its prev- and extend their remarks and include inspiration to me, and should be to all alence, and to eliminating it through preven- extraneous material on the resolution of us. tion and education; under consideration. Although, like Carrie, most victims Whereas important partnerships have been The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there are younger women, the effects of sex- formed among criminal and juvenile justice objection to the request of the gentle- ual assault cut across all racial, social, agencies, health professionals, public health religious, ethnic and economic bound- workers, educators, first responders, and vic- woman from Wisconsin? tim service providers; There was no objection. aries. Whether the crime is rape, incest, child sexual abuse, stalking or Whereas free, confidential help is available b 1645 to all survivors of sexual assault through the sexual harassment, sexual assault im- National Sexual Assault Hotline, more than Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I pacts everywhere: our schools, work- 1,000 rape crisis centers across the United yield myself such time as I may con- places, streets and homes. Sexual as- States, and other organizations that provide sume. sault is a threat to both public health services to assist survivors of sexual assault; Madam Speaker, studies of the preva- and public safety, and it requires a co- Whereas, according to a 2010 survey of rape lence of crime and of victimization ordinated response in the form of in- crisis centers by the National Alliance to show that one in six women and one in End Sexual Violence, 72 percent of programs creased support for prevention, edu- have experienced a reduction in funding over 33 men will be a victim of rape or at- cation, law enforcement, prosecution, the past year, 56 percent have experienced a tempted rape in their lifetimes. On av- and services provided to survivors. reduction in staffing, 23 percent currently erage, a person is sexually assaulted in This year, as our country faces dif- have a waiting list for services, and funding the United States every 21⁄2 minutes. In ficult economic times, sexual assault and staffing cuts have resulted in an overall my home State of Wisconsin, we have service providers are seeing marked in- 50 percent reduction in the provision of insti- learned that nearly 93 percent of sexual creases in reported sexual violence for tutional advocacy services; assault survivors are violated by some- a variety of reasons. Yet according to a Whereas individual and collective efforts one they know and trust; tragically, of- reflect our dream for a Nation where citizens 2010 survey of rape crisis centers by the and organizations actively work to prevent tentimes as youngsters before they National Alliance to End Sexual Vio- all forms of sexual violence and no sexual as- have even reached the age of 15. lence, fully 72 percent of sexual assault sault victim goes unserved or ever feels there Nationwide, we know that children prevention programs have experienced is no path to justice; and and young adults are most at risk. a reduction in funding over the past Whereas April is recognized as ‘‘National Forty-four percent of sexual assault year; 56 percent have experienced a re- Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention victims are under the age of 18, and 80 duction in staffing; 23 percent cur- Month’’: Now, therefore, be it percent are under the age of 30. It is es- rently have a waiting list for services; Resolved, That— timated that 20–25 percent of women and funding and staffing cuts have re- (1) it is the sense of the House of Rep- attending college are raped or as- sulted in an overall 50 percent reduc- resentatives that— saulted over the course of their college (A) National Sexual Assault Awareness and tion in the provision of institutional Prevention Month provides a special oppor- career. advocacy services. tunity to educate the people of the United These statistics are staggering and We still have far to go in eradicating States about sexual violence and to encour- unconscionable. Yet, as is often the the harm inflected in our communities age the prevention of sexual assault, the im- case, statistics alone can’t adequately by sexual assault. There is a clear and

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But I would like to talk about about sexual violence and to encourage States. one person that impacted my life. the prevention of sexual assault, the The goal of the resolution is to raise Before I came to Congress, I spent all improved treatment of its survivors, public awareness and educate commu- of my time at the courthouse in Hous- and the prosecution of its perpetrators. nities and individuals about sexual as- ton, first as a prosecutor and then as a As part of the National Sexual Assault sault and sexual violence. It encour- criminal court judge. Every day for Awareness and Prevention Month, we ages the prevention of sexual assault years, almost 30, I saw criminal cases, recognize national and community or- and the improvement of treatment of either prosecuting them or hearing ganizations as well as private sector its survivors and the prosecution of them as a judge. supporters for their work in promoting perpetrators. One of those cases involved a young awareness about sexual assault, and The numbers tell the story we cannot lady. I will call her Lisa. Lisa was a also applaud public safety, law enforce- ignore. On average, a person is sexually student at the University of Houston. ment, and health professionals for assaulted in the United States every She was married and had a couple of their hard work and innovative strate- 21⁄2 minutes. According to the Depart- sons. She worked in the daytime and gies to increase the percentage of sex- ment of Justice’s Bureau of Justice went to school at night to get a second ual assault cases that result in the Statistics, individuals age 12 or older degree. She had left school one evening prosecution and incarceration of of- experienced an estimated 222,000 rapes and she was driving down one of our fenders. or sexual assaults in 2008, the last year freeways heading home out in the sub- Along with my colleagues, Congress- for which we have data. The Rape urbs. The lights came on on the dash of man TED POE from Texas and Congress- Abuse Incest National Network, called her car, she had car trouble, and she woman DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ RAINN, provides statistics about inci- pulled off to a service station she from Florida, I introduced House Reso- dents of sexual assault in this country. thought was open. It was not open, but lution 1259 to recognize April 2010 as And according to RAINN, children and she thought it was. Lisa talked to the the National Sexual Assault Awareness young adults are the greatest risk of service station attendant, turned out and Prevention Month. By supporting sexual assault: 44 percent of sexual as- he wasn’t the service station attendant this resolution, we highlight the efforts sault victims are under the age of 18, but she thought he was, trying to get of individuals and agencies that pro- and 80 percent are under the age of 30. some help late at night. vide rape crisis intervention and pre- One in six women and 1 in 33 men are The first thing that happened, Luke vention services. We also call attention victims of rape or attempted rape. And Johnson pulled her out of that car. He to sexual violence as a major public over the course of their lifetimes, 18 kidnapped her. He took her to a remote health issue and raise awareness of the percent of all women in the United area of east Texas in the piney woods. need for increased resources for pre- States are raped. He sexually assaulted her. He beat her venting sexual violence. Thankfully, there are thousands of so bad with a pistol that he thought he Madam Speaker, I want to extend my advocates across the country who serve had killed her. In fact, when he later thanks to a number of advocates for as a bridge to recovery and encourage was arrested, he was mad that he their work on sexual assault preven- survivors of sexual assault to report hadn’t killed her. Lisa was a remark- tion, and tireless work to help victims the crimes as soon as it occurs. As my able woman. She survived that brutal cope with the trauma of sexual assault friend from Wisconsin has pointed out, attack even though she laid in the and transition from victim to survivor. there are numerous victims groups. I woods for a couple of days before a In Wisconsin, we are incredibly lucky call them the victims posse, who are hunter found her. She was rescued. Her to have the Wisconsin Coalition out to help victims of crimes, espe- physical needs were met. The person Against Sexual Assault working to cre- cially in the area of sexual assault, and who committed that crime, Luke John- ate the social change necessary to end we commend them for their work in son, was captured by the police. He was sexual violence. My thanks go to the this country. charged with aggravated sexual as- coalition and their member organiza- As we work to empower victims of sault. He was tried in my court. Lisa tions across the State for the impor- sexual assault, we also need to support came and testified about the events. tant work that they do. the efforts of law enforcement officials Luke Johnson was convicted and sent And finally, I want to extend my sin- to punish sex offenders and combat fu- to the penitentiary for 99 years. cere thanks to my colleagues, Con- ture occurrences. Unfortunately, only You see, Madam Speaker, we would gressman TED POE and Congresswoman 41 percent of sexual assault victims re- hope that would be the rest of story DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ for their port their attacks to law enforcement. and life would go on and victims would strong support as the lead sponsors of We must encourage victims to report recover; but that is not the world we this resolution. Thank you for your the crimes so we can aggressively pros- live in. Victims are people, and because work and leadership. ecute rapists and remove them from they are people, things happen to them Although we have made significant our communities. That is why we build emotionally as well as physically. progress, we still have far to go in penitentiaries, to house rapists and b 1700 eradicating the harm inflicted on our people who sexually assault children. communities by sexual assault, and I Today’s House resolution increases The first thing that happened to Lisa urge all of my colleagues to fully sup- public awareness of sexual assault and was she didn’t go back to school; she port this resolution recognizing Na- works to combat it through preven- never went back to that campus again. tional Sexual Assault Awareness and tion, education, and punishment. As The next thing that happened is she Prevention Month. chairman and co-chair of the Victims lost her job; she was fired because she I reserve the balance of my time. Rights Caucus, along with my friend could not concentrate based upon this Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I from California (Mr. COSTA) we totally crime. Her husband, being the kind of yield myself such time as I may con- support this legislation. guy he was, he decided he no longer sume. I have no further requests for time wanted her. He filed for divorce, di- Madam Speaker, today the House and am prepared to close. vorced her, got custody of the children, considers House Resolution 1259, a res- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I and moved to another State. olution designating the month of April continue to reserve the balance of my Lisa started abusing drugs. First it as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, time. was alcohol, then it was everything and I totally support this important Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, else. She couldn’t quite handle the fact legislation. I want to thank the gentle- as my friend has pointed out, this reso- that she was a victim of crime, even

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Whereas April 26, 2010, has been designated street, and the note reads, ‘‘I’m tired of The Clerk read the title of the resolu- as World Intellectual Property Day, a time running from Luke Johnson in my tion. to celebrate the importance of intellectual nightmares.’’ The text of the resolution is as fol- property to the United States and the world: See, she got the death penalty for lows: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- H. RES. 1208 being a victim of sexual assault. And tives— we would hope that victims could han- Whereas intellectual property is the back- (1) supports the goals of World Intellectual dle it, that they could move on with bone of the economic competitiveness of the Property Day to promote, inform, and teach their life, that they could cope, but United States and the only economic sector the importance of intellectual property as a that’s not the world we operate in be- in which the United States has a trade sur- tool for economic, social, and cultural devel- plus with every nation in the world; cause they’re real people. And we as a opment; Whereas well over 50 percent of United (2) recognizes the ever-increasing impor- Nation need to be sensitive to victims States exports now depend on some form of of sexual assault. It’s the most unusual tance of intellectual property and the new intellectual property, compared to less than challenges and serious threats to its protec- crime in our culture. We can sort of see 10 percent 50 years ago; tion, which affect prospects for future why people commit theft. We can see Whereas intangible assets that stem from growth of the United States economy; sometimes why people get mad and in intellectual property, such as high-value (3) supports robust and ongoing efforts to a rage they might even commit a mur- services, global branding, technological protect the health and well-being of citizens know-how, and scientific research, must be in the United States from fraudulent and il- der. But there is no logical reason why recognized as cornerstones in achieving eco- legal counterfeiting and piracy; anybody would commit the crime of nomic recovery and creating jobs; (4) congratulates the World Intellectual sexual assault against another person Whereas intellectual property assets today Property Organization for building aware- unless it’s an attempt to steal the very represent more than one third of the value of ness of the value of intellectual property and United States-based corporations and more soul of that person, and that’s what developing the necessary infrastructure to than 17 percent of the gross domestic prod- criminals are trying to do when they help citizens take full advantage of their uct of the United States; commit this crime. That is why it is own creativity; and Whereas intellectual property plays a sig- such a horrible crime, and we as a cul- (5) applauds the ongoing contributions of nificant role in an increasingly broad range human creativity and intellectual property ture must be concerned about it. of services, ranging from the Internet to So this resolution helps bring that to health care to nearly all aspects of science to growth and innovation and for the key the public forum, that Sexual Assault and technology and literature and the arts, role they play in promoting and ensuring a and the potential for innovation and inven- brighter and stronger future for the United Awareness Month is something that we States and the world. should be, as a people, concerned about tion must be fostered as its greatest at- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- because victims have rights, too. The tribute; Whereas the United States and all coun- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from same Constitution that protects de- tries share the challenge of combating piracy Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- fendants protects victims of crime. And and counterfeiting of intellectual property, tleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) each as it has been said before, we are not including illicit trade in life-saving drugs, will control 20 minutes. judged by the way we treat the rich, cutting edge technologies, film, music, The Chair recognizes the gentle- the famous, the powerful, the impor- books, and inventions that affect the quality woman from Wisconsin. tant folks. We’re judged by the way we of life; treat the innocent, the weak, the vic- Whereas the piracy and counterfeiting of GENERAL LEAVE tims of crime. That’s how we as a peo- intellectual property have a significant im- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I pact on economies around the world, trans- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- ple will be judged. late into lost jobs, lost earnings, and lost tax So I commend the gentlelady from bers have 5 legislative days to revise revenues, and threaten public health and and extend their remarks and include Wisconsin for sponsoring this resolu- safety; tion. I wholeheartedly support it and I Whereas the World Intellectual Property extraneous material on the resolution urge its adoption. Organization, with 184 member states, is the under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- primary organization in the world focused on the development and protection of intellec- objection to the request of the gentle- ance of my time. tual property rights for all creators and all woman from Wisconsin? Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I ap- countries; There was no objection. preciate my cosponsor of this legisla- Whereas World Intellectual Property Day Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I tion for also putting a name, a story, provides an opportunity to reflect on how in- yield myself such time as I may con- and a face on this very consequential tellectual property touches all aspects of sume. matter. Lisa and Carrie from our re- people’s lives, how copyright helps music to be heard and art, films, and literature to be Madam Speaker, House Resolution spective States represent many other 1208 supports the goals of World Intel- victims and survivors alike, and it seen, how industrial design helps shape the world in which people live, how trademarks lectual Property Day and recognizes speaks to the importance of this reso- provide reliable signs of quality, and how the importance of protecting intellec- lution. I commend the gentleman for patenting helps promote ingenious inven- tual property. World Intellectual Prop- his advocacy and ask for support of tions that make life easier, faster, safer, and erty Day brings attention to the im- this resolution. sometimes completely changes the way peo- pact that intellectual property has in Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I ple live; our daily lives, educates us on how in- Whereas the theme of 2010 World Intellec- yield back the balance of my time. tellectual property protection pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. tual Property Day is ‘‘Innovation-Linking the World’’, and presents an opportunity to motes creativity and innovation, and TITUS). The question is on the motion champion the role of intellectual property celebrates its contributions to society. offered by the gentlewoman from Wis- rights in providing incentives for the devel- The theme for World Intellectual consin (Ms. BALDWIN) that the House opment of the innovative solutions needed to Property Day this year is, ‘‘Innovation: suspend the rules and agree to the reso- meet today’s global challenges while cre- Linking the World.’’ The focus is to lution, H. Res. 1259. ating jobs and stimulating the United States educate us on how innovation tech- The question was taken; and (two- economy; nologies have created an interlinked thirds being in the affirmative) the Whereas April 26, 1970, was the date on and global society. which the Convention establishing the World rules were suspended and the resolu- Intellectual Property Organization entered Yesterday, we celebrated the 10th an- tion was agreed to. into force; nual World Intellectual Property Day. A motion to reconsider was laid on Whereas, in 2000, member states of the This day was selected because on April the table. World Intellectual Property Organization es- 26, 1970, the United Nations established

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This resolution congratu- erty protections throughout the world make our Nation more globally com- lates the World Intellectual Property is, in my opinion, Madam Speaker, in petitive, and drives American exports Organization for building awareness of everyone’s best interest. In this regard, to foreign markets. the value of intellectual property. This WIPO plays a very important role, and For intellectual property to work, it resolution also celebrates the contribu- it is my hope that General Gurry will has to be protected; people have to tions of innovators throughout the make every effort to help others real- know that they will get the value of world and reminds us of the impor- ize the significance of intellectual their inventions and of their brain tance of protecting intellectual prop- property rights and work to help im- power. We must protect intellectual erty rights. plement and enforce robust laws which property to grow jobs here in the U.S. Protecting intellectual property ensure that intellectual property will It is critical. rights is key to maintaining incentives flourish everywhere. I am proud to recognize World Intel- for the development of innovative solu- I urge support of H. Res. 1208. lectual Property Day, and I ask my tions to meet today’s global chal- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I colleagues to join me in supporting lenges, and so we must continue to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from this resolution to recognize World In- fight against piracy and counterfeiting Washington (Mr. SMITH), the author of tellectual Property Day and the role of intellectual property. Piracy dam- the resolution before us. that intellectual property plays in our ages our national economy and the (Mr. SMITH of Washington asked and Nation. world economy. It results in lost jobs was given permission to revise and ex- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speak- and stifles innovation. tend his remarks.) er, I yield myself such time as I may I would like to thank Congressman Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam consume. ADAM SMITH for introducing this reso- Speaker, I rise in strong support of Madam Speaker, the purpose of lution. I would also like to acknowl- House Resolution 1208. House Resolution 1208 is to congratu- edge the strong bipartisan support of I would like to thank Chairman CON- late the World Intellectual Property members of the Intellectual Property YERS as well as his staff for their sup- Organization, WIPO, for its work and Caucus. port in bringing this resolution to the to support the goals of World Intellec- I urge my colleagues to support this floor, and for the kind remarks from tual Property Day. This day includes important resolution, and I reserve the the gentleman from North Carolina teaching the importance of intellectual balance of my time. (Mr. COBLE). I also want to thank the property as a tool for economic, social, Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speak- other Chairs of the House Intellectual and cultural development. er, I yield as much time as he might Property Caucus, the gentlewoman WIPO is considered the most impor- consume to the gentleman from North from California (Mrs. BONO MACK) and, tant international organization for the Carolina (Mr. COBLE), a senior member again, the gentleman from North Caro- promotion of intellectual property. of the Judiciary Committee and a lina (Mr. COBLE), who have joined me Among other responsibilities, WIPO ad- former chairman of the Intellectual in sponsoring House Resolution 1208. ministers treaties, such as the Berne Property Subcommittee. This important resolution commemo- and Paris Conventions, that protect in- Mr. COBLE. I thank my friend from rates World Intellectual Property Day, tellectual property globally. The Texas (Mr. SMITH) for yielding. which was observed yesterday, April 26. United States, of course, is a WIPO Madam Speaker, intellectual prop- Each year since 2001, World IP Day has member. erty has been described as the corner- been held in observance of the estab- Nine years ago, WIPO member states stone, or one of the cornerstones, of lishment of the World Intellectual commemorated the founding of the or- America’s economic future; and I think Property Organization by the United ganization by establishing World Intel- that is an accurate description. Nations. World Intellectual Property lectual Property Day. April 26, 1970 is H. Res. 1208 supports the goals of Day calls attention to the importance the date on which the convention that World Intellectual Property Day, of IP for both our Nation and the inter- created WIPO took effect. This resolu- which falls on April 26 every year, national economy. It recognizes the tion commemorates the achievements which this year also happened to fall contributions made by the countless of WIPO and its designation of April 26, on the 40th anniversary of the World artists, innovators, and other creative 2010 as World Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Organization, minds that enrich, assist, and inform Day for the current year. In addition, commonly known as WIPO. WIPO has us in many ways. the resolution contains background in- grown to 184 member states, and its In and around my district in Wash- formation on the extent to which intel- new director general, Francis Gurry, ington State, I am able to observe lectual property generates jobs, sales, issued a statement honoring World In- daily the critically important role and exports for the United States, tellectual Property Day, which pledged played by innovation and intellectual while contrasting these benefits with to ensure that the intellectual prop- property to the economies of the South the problems related to piracy and erty system continues to serve its most Sound region and the United States. As anti-counterfeiting. fundamental purpose of encouraging many of my colleagues are aware, I support this resolution and I urge innovation and creativity, and that the Washington State is fortunate to boast its adoption. benefits of the system are accessible to a robust technological and innovative Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- all, helping to bring the world closer. economy, with companies that range in ance of my time. Robust and effective laws combined size from major corporations to hun- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I with effective enforcement are abso- dreds of smaller and medium-size busi- ask my colleagues to support this reso- lutely necessary to meet General nesses. Together, these industries di- lution, and I yield back the balance of Gurry’s global ambitions. According to rectly and indirectly create hundreds my time. the Department of Commerce, intellec- of thousands of jobs and generate bil- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tual property-intensive industries em- lions of dollars in economic activity. question is on the motion offered by ploy nearly 18 million workers, account Each relies upon innovation and re- the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. for more than 50 percent of all U.S. ex- spect for intellectual property to re- BALDWIN) that the House suspend the ports, and represent 40 percent of the main successful and internationally rules and agree to the resolution, H. country’s growth in the United States. competitive. Res. 1208. USA for Innovation estimates that Similarly, in States and localities The question was taken; and (two- U.S. intellectual property is worth be- throughout America, artists, inven- thirds being in the affirmative) the tween $5 trillion and $5.5 trillion. The tors, and employees in IP-intensive in- rules were suspended and the resolu- credit for this success belongs to our dustries play a major role in sup- tion was agreed to.

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Madam Speaker, I one state, either by design or happenstance, bill (H.R. 3808) to require any Federal yield myself such time as I may con- find their way into neighboring or more distant or State court to recognize any notari- sume. states. zation made by a notary public li- Madam Speaker, H.R. 3808, the Inter- If ultimately needed in any one of the latter censed by a State other than the State state Recognition of Notarizations Act jurisdictions to support or defend a claim in where the court is located when such of 2009, requires all Federal and State court, that document should not be refused notarization occurs in or affects inter- courts to recognize documents lawfully admission solely on the ground it was not no- state commerce. notarized in any State of the Union tarized in the state where the court sits. The Clerk read the title of the bill. when interstate commerce is involved. H.R. 3808 ensures this will not happen. The text of the bill is as follows: An identical version of this bill passed A notarization in and of itself neither vali- H.R. 3808 the House in 2007. dates a document nor speaks to the truthful- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- A notary public has the professional ness or accuracy of its contents. resentatives of the United States of America in expertise to verify the identity of the The notarization serves a different func- Congress assembled, signatory to a document and ensure tion—it verifies that a document signer is who SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. that it was willingly signed. Notary he or she purports to be and has willingly This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Interstate publics are a critical first line of de- Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2009’’. signed the document. fense against fraud. Although notariza- By executing the notarial certificate, the no- SEC. 2. RECOGNITION OF NOTARIZATIONS IN FEDERAL COURTS. tion serves the same purposes in all tary public, as a disinterested party to the Each Federal court shall recognize any States, there are differences in State transaction, informs all other parties relying on lawful notarization made by a notary public laws governing notarization, and also or using the document that it is the act of the licensed or commissioned under the laws of a varying technical formalities. That person who signed it. State other than the State where the Fed- makes it difficult for a State to recog- Consistent with the vital significance of the eral court is located if— nize an out-of-state notarization. notarial act, H.R. 3808 compels a court to ac- (1) such notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce; and For example, some States dictate cept the authenticity of the document even (2)(A) a seal of office, as symbol of the no- that ink seals must be used, while oth- though the notarization was performed in a tary public’s authority, is used in the notari- ers require embossers. Some States restate other than where the forum is located. zation; or quire very specific language in the ac- Madam Speaker, much of the testimony we (B) in the case of an electronic record, the knowledgment certificate, and thus the received at our Subcommittee hearing on the seal information is securely attached to, or language used in other States may not bill in 2006 addressed the silliness of one logically associated with, the electronic be acceptable. Such technical dif- state not accepting the validity of another record so as to render the record tamper-references between State law hinder the state’s notarized document in an interstate sistant. recognition of documents that were legal proceeding. SEC. 3. RECOGNITION OF NOTARIZATIONS IN STATE COURTS. lawfully notarized in the State in Some of the examples were based on petty Each court that operates under the juris- which the notarization was performed, reasons. For instance, one state requires a diction of a State shall recognize any lawful and this can cause unnecessary delays notary to affix an ink stamp to a document, an notarization made by a notary public li- that impact important legal rights and act that is not recognized in a sister state that censed or commissioned under the laws of a interstate commerce. requires documents to be notarized with a State other than the State where the court The fact that some States do not rec- raised, embossed seal. is located if— (1) such notarization occurs in or affects ognize documents lawfully notarized in Passing the bill will streamline interstate interstate commerce; and other States also presents a constitu- commercial and legal transactions consistent (2)(A) a seal of office, as symbol of the no- tional issue. The U.S. Constitution re- with the guarantees of the Full Faith and tary public’s authority, is used in the notari- quires that each State give full faith Credit Clause of the Constitution. zation; or and credit to the public acts, records, Madam Speaker, I urge Members to support (B) in the case of an electronic record, the and judicial proceedings of every other H.R. 3808. seal information is securely attached to, or State. The 21st century affords ad- I yield such time as he may consume logically associated with, the electronic vances in transportation and tele- to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. record so as to render the record tamper-re- ADERHOLT). sistant. communications that have expanded Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. the ability of individuals and busi- In this Act: nesses to conduct their affairs across appreciate the chairman’s support for (1) ELECTRONIC RECORD.—The term ‘‘elec- State boundaries. The laws governing this legislation to be brought to the tronic record’’ has the meaning given that notarization should not be permitted floor, and of course the support of term in section 106 of the Electronic Signa- to continue encumbering their ability Ranking Member SMITH on this legisla- tures in Global and National Commerce Act to do so. tion as well. Without it, this legisla- (15 U.S.C. 7006). By giving those laws reciprocal rec- tion, we would not be here today where (2) LOGICALLY ASSOCIATED WITH.—Seal in- we are. formation is ‘‘logically associated with’’ an ognition, effectively harmonizing electronic record if the seal information is them, H.R. 3808 will bring those laws One other person who has been very securely bound to the electronic record in within the spirit of the Constitution’s supportive and who actually brought such a manner as to make it impracticable vision and bring much needed relief this to my attention several years ago to falsify or alter, without detection, either from antiquated formalities. is my friend MIKE TURNER, from Bir- the record or the seal information. I urge my colleagues to support this mingham. We’ve worked together on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- legislation. this to try to resolve this issue through ant to the rule, the gentleman from I reserve the balance of my time. the United States Congress, and so Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speak- here we are, as mentioned, the third tleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) each er, I yield myself such time as I may time to try to resolve this. will control 20 minutes. consume. There is an old saying, ‘‘The third The Chair recognizes the gentle- Madam Speaker, at the outset I want time’s the charm,’’ and I am hopeful woman from Wisconsin. to thank the sponsor of the bill, Rep- today that saying holds true. As my GENERAL LEAVE resentative ADERHOLT, for his persist- colleagues who serve on the Judiciary Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I ence and patience. This is the third Committee are well aware, today ask unanimous consent that Members time the full House has considered his marks the third time that the House of

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The (4) stresses the need to begin early inter- I was first made aware of this prob- question is on the motion offered by vention services soon after a child has been lem, as I say, by my friend MIKE TURN- the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. diagnosed with autism, noting that early ER when I was first elected to Congress BALDWIN) that the House suspend the intervention strategies are the primary back in 1997. Here we are in 2010. The rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3808. therapeutic options for young people with issue is still not resolved. This is an The question was taken; and (two- autism, and that early intervention significantly improves the outcome for people with issue of great frustration to people who thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill was autism and can reduce the level of funding deal with notaries on a daily basis. and services needed to treat people with au- Several years ago, the House Judici- passed. tism later in life; ary Committee worked with supporters A motion to reconsider was laid on (5) recognizes the shortage of appropriately of this issue to find a satisfactory solu- the table. trained teachers who have the skills and sup- tion to the problem of the recognition f port necessary to teach, assist, and respond of notarizations across State lines. In to special needs students, including those NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS with autism, in our school systems; and March of 2006, the Subcommittee on MONTH Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual (6) recognizes the importance of worker Mr. DOYLE. Madam Speaker, I move training programs that are tailored to the Property heard from several witnesses needs of people with developmental disabil- who all agreed that this is an ongoing to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1033) expressing sup- ities, including those with autism, and notes and difficult problem for interstate that people with autism can be, and are, pro- commerce. To businesses and individ- port for designation of April 2010 as ductive members of the workforce if they are uals engaged in businesses across State ‘‘National Autism Awareness Month’’ given appropriate support, training, and lines, this is a matter long overdue. and supporting efforts to devote new early intervention services. In a nutshell, as it has been stated, resources to research into the causes The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- H.R. 3808 will expedite interstate com- and treatment of autism and to im- ant to the rule, the gentleman from merce so that court documents and prove training and support for individ- Pennsylvania (Mr. DOYLE) and the gen- other notarized documents will be fully uals with autism and those who care tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. PITTS) recognized from one State to another. for individuals with autism, as amend- each will control 20 minutes. Today States can refuse to acknowl- ed. The Chair recognizes the gentleman edge the integrity of notarized docu- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- from Pennsylvania (Mr. DOYLE). tion. ments from one State to another. This GENERAL LEAVE The text of the resolution is as fol- legislation, H.R. 3808, will streamline Mr. DOYLE. Madam Speaker, I ask lows: the interstate, commercial, and legal unanimous consent that all Members H. RES. 1033 transactions consistent with the guar- may have 5 legislative days in which to antees of the States’ rights that are Whereas autism is a developmental dis- revise and extend their remarks and in- called for in the full faith and credit order that is typically diagnosed during the first 3 years of life, affecting individuals’ clude extraneous material in the clause of the United States Constitu- ability to communicate and interact with RECORD. tion. others; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there This legislation preserves the rights Whereas autism affects an estimated 1 in objection to the request of the gen- of States to set standards and regulate every 110 children in the United States; tleman from Pennsylvania? notaries, while reducing the burden on Whereas autism is four times more likely There was no objection. the average citizen who has to use our to be diagnosed in boys than in girls; Mr. DOYLE. Madam Speaker, I yield court systems. Currently, as the law Whereas autism can affect anyone, regard- myself as much time as I may con- stands today, each State is responsible less of race, ethnicity, or other factors; sume. for regulating its notaries. Typically, Whereas it costs approximately $80,000 per Madam Speaker, I rise today in year to treat an individual with autism in a an individual will pay a fee, they will medical center specializing in developmental strong support of House Resolution submit an application, and they will disabilities; 1033. This resolution expresses support take an oath of office. Some States re- Whereas the cost of special education pro- for the designation of this month, the quire the applicants enroll in edu- grams for school-age children with autism is month of April, as National Autism cational courses, to pass exams, and often more than $30,000 per individual per Awareness Month. even obtain a notary bond. Nothing in year; Autism spectrum disorders are a this legislation will change those steps. Whereas the cost nationally of caring for group of developmental disabilities Please know we are not trying to man- persons affected by autism is estimated at that affect an estimated one in 100 chil- upwards of $90,000,000,000 per year; dren nationwide. ASDs, or autism, are date how States regulate notaries Whereas despite the fact that autism is one which they appoint. The bill will not of the most common developmental dis- typically diagnosed within the first 3 preclude the challenge of notarized orders, many professionals in the medical years of life. Autism occurs in all ra- documents such as a will contest. and educational fields are still unaware of cial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Again, I want to stress that this is in the best methods to diagnose and treat the However, we know that autism affects no way trying to mandate what a State disorder; and each person and certain groups dif- should do or what a State should not Whereas April 2010 would be an appropriate ferently. do. It simply allows there to be more month to designate as ‘‘National Autism People with Asperger’s syndrome, Awareness Month’’ to increase public aware- one form of autism, typically do not free flow of commerce between States, ness of the need to support individuals with and particularly when you are talking autism and the family members and medical have difficulty with language or intel- about the regulation of notaries them- professionals who care for individuals with lectual disability. Others with autism selves. autism: Now, therefore, be it have more notable language delays and Again, I want to thank the chairman Resolved, That the United States House of social challenges, among other symp- and also the ranking member for their Representatives— toms. This form of autism is referred support of this legislation to allow us (1) expresses support for designation of a to as autistic disorder, or classic au- to move forward. I would urge my col- ‘‘National Autism Awareness Month’’; tism. Autism is at least four times (2) recognizes and commends the parents leagues that when this legislation is and relatives of children with autism for more likely to be diagnosed in boys brought for a vote that they would sup- their sacrifice and dedication in providing than in girls. port it under suspension of the rules. for the special needs of children with autism We have made important progress in Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speak- and for absorbing financial costs for special- research on autism within the past few er, I have no further requests for time, ized education and support services; years, and I and dozens of Members of

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It now occurs in one out of every symptoms of autism. Today’s resolu- to the floor as quickly as possible. I 110 births in the United States. We tion gives us an opportunity to do just urge my colleagues to support this res- need to take action to address the that. This awareness raising is particu- olution. causes of autism now and provide sup- larly important since early interven- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- port to individuals and families af- tion has shown to improve a child’s de- ance of my time. fected by the disorder. velopment. Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, I yield National Autism Awareness Month is This resolution recognizes and com- myself such time as I may consume. an important advocacy tool for those mends parents and relatives for their Madam Speaker, I rise in support of affected by autism and by those af- dedication in caring for children with House Resolution 1033, expressing sup- fected by Asperger’s to raise awareness autism. It supports the investment of port for National Autism Awareness about a similar but distinct condition. resources into research that will help Month, and I am pleased to join the Asperger’s disorder is distinctive from improve our understanding of autism gentleman from Pennsylvania, the co- autism in that its symptoms are less and promote early intervention and chair of the Autism Caucus, on behalf severe. Individuals with Asperger’s treatment. It also recognizes the im- of the other cochair of the Autism Cau- often possess above-average intel- portance of appropriately trained edu- cus, the gentleman from New Jersey ligence and want social interaction cators to respond to students with spe- (Mr. SMITH), as well as the gentleman with other people, but their condition cial needs. from Washington (Mr. REICHERT), the is an obstacle to communication. Those are the reasons why my friend prime sponsor, and Mr. BACHUS of Ala- Americans with Asperger’s and autism bama and Mr. GERLACH from Pennsyl- CHRIS SMITH and I, as founders and co- have so much to offer. With the right vania, who are other sponsors of this chairs of the Congressional Autism support to help overcome the barriers resolution. Caucus, introduced H.R. 2413, the Au- of their disorders, they can share their tism Treatment Acceleration Act. That b 1730 talents and can be productive, engaged bill will reinforce our country’s work The resolution, as was stated, ac- members of our communities. to identify the causes of autism by im- knowledges April as National Autism I am proud to offer my support to Na- proving the coordination of our govern- Awareness Month, and it supports the tional Autism Awareness Month, and I ment’s efforts. And it establishes a na- research efforts for the causes and urge my colleagues to support not only tional network of autism research in treatments of autism. I would like to this resolution but individuals and order to strengthen linkages between recognize the efforts of those who have families affected by autism and research and service initiatives at the gone through the appropriate training Asperger’s throughout our country. Federal, regional, State, and local lev- and who have provided support to indi- Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, I yield 5 els, and facilitate the translation of re- viduals with autism. minutes to the cochair of the Autism search on autism into services and I would also like to recognize the Caucus, the gentleman from New Jer- treatments that will improve the qual- parents, the relatives, the friends of sey (Mr. SMITH). ity of life for individuals with autism those with autism for their sacrifices Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I thank and their families. A national data re- and dedication, especially for absorb- my good friend, Mr. PITTS, for yielding. pository will be created to share ing many times the significant costs Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- emerging data, findings, and treatment for specialized education and support port of H. Res. 1033, a resolution desig- models. services. nating April 2010 as National Autism This resolution on the floor today Some have estimated that one in Awareness Month. mentions the needs of adults with au- every 110 children in the United States I thank my friends and colleagues tism, and our bipartisan bill, H.R. 2413, is affected by a disorder on the autism Messrs. REICHERT, GERLACH, and BACH- actually creates an adult services dem- spectrum. Once diagnosed, early inter- US. I especially want to thank my good onstration project to provide an array vention is important to improve the friend and colleague, the cochair of the of services to adults with autism spec- outcomes of those with autism and to House caucus, who is MIKE DOYLE, and trum disorders, including postsec- reduce the level of funding and services Mr. PITTS for their leadership on this ondary education, vocational and self- needed to treat people with autism very important resolution and, most advocacy skills, employment; residen- spectrum disorder later in life. Contin- importantly, on this very important tial services, supports and housing; nu- ued research to identify the root causes issue. trition, health and wellness, rec- of autism and support for the training This resolution serves an important reational and social activities; and of caregivers and teachers who work function of increasing awareness of the transportation and personal safety. with children with autism will ensure 1.5 million individuals who are living I am proud that our bill, H.R. 2413, that people with autism will continue with autism spectrum disorder and of will also create a national training ini- to be important and productive mem- the extreme dedication and efforts of tiative on autism and a technical as- bers of society. their families in providing the best sistance center to develop and expand I would like to thank especially the possible care and environments for interdisciplinary training and con- author of the resolution, Mr. DAVID their children, grandchildren, brothers, tinuing education on autism spectrum REICHERT of Washington, for his leader- and sisters. disorders. ship in raising autism awareness, and I I want to especially note that the We ask all the Members of the House, would like to commend the efforts of parents and the grandparents of chil- including this resolution’s sponsors, to those who care for individuals with au- dren with autism have earned our enor- join us and cosponsor H.R. 2413, the Au- tism. I encourage all of my colleagues mous respect. I know many families tism Treatment Acceleration Act, a to vote in favor of this resolution. with autism. It can be a very meaningful bill that would achieve the I reserve the balance of my time. harrowing ordeal. Yet they do it with goals of today’s resolution. Mr. DOYLE. Madam Speaker, I yield such class and with such love and dedi- I want to commend Representative 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from cation to their children. The concerns REICHERT, the sponsor of this resolu- Pennsylvania (Mrs. DAHLKEMPER). of the parents are validated in the com- tion, for his work on this resolution at Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. Madam Speak- munity, and have since been found to a time when so much needs to be done er, I rise in support of House Resolu- be true nationwide in terms of the for children and adults with autism. tion 1033, expressing the House of Rep- numbers. Madam Speaker, I would also like to resentatives’ support for April as Na- I will point out to my colleagues that note that the Committee on Education tional Autism Awareness Month. I’ve been involved in autism since 1981,

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It seems to me that every we know that more research is needed, ents, Bobbie and Billy Gallagher from dollar we spend early-on means that we and I think that any way that we can Brick Township, New Jersey, came to can have a higher functioning autistic make it possible for people to focus on me after hours and said, Congressman, child, now young adult, who can get a it and to understand how important we’d like you to sit down and look over job, who can become gainfully em- these additional resources are makes a some of the evidence and data we’ve ac- ployed, and who can become as inde- whole lot of sense. cumulated because it is our belief that pendent as humanly possible. So every I just want to commend my col- there is a prevalent spike in autism in dollar we spend on autism is a dollar leagues for their outstanding work Brick. well spent. that they have done to bring us to this We brought in all of the good players. Mr. DOYLE and I have already entered point. I am hoping that, as a result of We brought in the CDC; we brought in into a compact with friends in North- this, we will get more Members in- the NIH folks, and we brought in public ern Ireland, in Wales, and in Scotland volved and, of course, more people in- health experts. We put together a where they have an autism problem. volved in this issue, because there are study to find out what was or is the This is a global phenomenon, as my still a lot of unanswered questions. At trigger that was seemingly causing friends and colleagues know, and we any time we can create a situation this huge spike in autistic children in need to do more. where people will focus on it, then I one particular town in the State of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The think answers will be coming forth. New Jersey. To our shock and dismay, time of the gentleman has expired. So I just want to commend my col- as this was going on, we discovered Mr. PITTS. I yield the gentleman an leagues for this effort. I look forward that there was a prevalence spike for additional 2 minutes. to working with them because this is a Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I have insure, but it was most likely throughout very serious problem. It is one that troduced a bill which would provide the rest of New Jersey and probably, as should not be ignored, and it is one on small grant money to fledgling non- which we really should spend time it was highly suggestive, throughout governmental organizations through- making certain we get the word out in the entire country of the United out the world. order to get the kind of research that States. In my travels to places like Nigeria, we need to have in order to bring about So we put together a piece of legisla- I met up with a small nongovernmental tion to establish what we called the a solution. organization which was like David Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 Centers of Excellence to look at, espe- versus Goliath. I was trying to get the minutes to one of the cosponsors of the cially, and to apply the best principles government there to realize that they resolution, the gentleman from Ala- and prevalence techniques to deter- have an autistic problem that is esti- bama (Mr. BACHUS). mine what was causing this and to de- mated to affect about 1 million chil- Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, as a termine how many children were being dren in Nigeria alone. Nobody knows parent myself, I know that there is malaffected by autism. To our shock how accurate that is, but the best and nothing more important than the well- and dismay, again we discovered that most well-intentioned people in Nige- being of a child to a parent. When there the United States didn’t have a one in ria have come to that number. is a change in a child’s behavior and 10,000 prevalence, which is what the ex- So we do have a serious spike. What when the parents or grandparents no- pectation was when I was elected in is the trigger? Is it too many vaccines tice that something is wrong, they are 1981, but that it was much higher. At given at one time, you know, where the the first to notice, and they are also that point, it was put at about one out megadosing that occurs today in that the first to want answers. Often those of every 150 children. little child can’t metabolize and where answers are that the child has autism So the Centers of Excellence were the body can’t deal with it in a way or is on the autism spectrum. funded. The legislation was passed. I’ll that leads to the child’s being safe I also join in commending MIKE never forget that Congressman MIKE from those other diseases? Is it thimer- DOYLE and CHRIS SMITH for their long BILIRAKIS was kind enough to accept osal? For our children and for our labors on this issue, and I would like to our legislation as Title I of the Chil- young adults who have autism, we need associate myself with the remarks of dren’s Health Act, which was a very to continue to leave no stone unturned Mr. TOWNS and of others. comprehensive law designed to help in finding what the trigger is or what Autism has always been a chal- children. Title I not only put more the multiple triggers are. lenging diagnosis. There is an in- money into the CDC but also into the Finally, again, I want to thank Bob- creased instance of autism spectrum National Institutes of Health, which bie and Billy Gallagher, who are the disorder. It is quite a phenomenon. As then was very much underfunding this two parents in Brick Township who of yet, it hasn’t really been explained, effort to try to help autistic children. came forward with a stack of papers but it is something that children, fami- Just for the record, we were spending and who said, Please, will you take this lies, and siblings will have to deal with $287,000 per year on autism at CDC. As up? their entire lives. There are two very my colleagues know, that falls off the I took it up, and I’ve enjoyed work- important things that we now know table at some of our bureaucracies. ing closely with friends and colleagues about autism: That number has now gone up signifi- on the other side of the aisle so that we The first is that awareness is critical, cantly to about $15 million, and now we can cure autism now. The sooner the so I commend Mr. REICHERT and Mr. have a critical mass of money working better. GERLACH, along with Mr. PITTS and the very synergistically with local health Mr. DOYLE. I would just like to say other speakers today. That’s what departments and the Centers for Dis- that I deeply appreciate the efforts of makes the designation of April as Na- ease Control and Prevention as well as the gentleman from New Jersey on be- tional Autism Awareness Month so sig- on these prevalence efforts to find out half of all people with autism and on nificant. The sooner an autism spec- what the parameters are of this devel- behalf of their families. He has been a trum disorder is identified, the sooner opmental disability, because you can’t true champion, and I appreciate his a child can receive specialized treat- combat something unless you know the friendship, too. ment. who, what, when, where, and why of it, Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to The second thing we know is that and that is what we are trying to do. the gentleman from New York (Mr. early intervention programs can make In the early 2000s, Mr. DOYLE and I TOWNS). an exceptional difference in the quality launched the Autism Caucus. We have Mr. TOWNS. Thank you very much of life for these precious children. This tried throughout these years to be very for yielding time to me. has been proven not just by studies but supportive of every legislative effort, Of course I want to commend the by the personal stories told by indi- including the cure autism efforts of members of the Autism Caucus for vidual families. They’ve seen their

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This tism. the Meislers. It is a model for autism means that autism is more common Collectively, we must commit every avail- services, not just for Alabama but for than childhood cancer, juvenile diabe- able resource to research and treatment in the entire country. Mitchell’s Place tes, and pediatric AIDS combined. In order to enhance the quality of life for children, combines the latest in behavioral and addition to being one of the most com- their families, and the people who care for and developmental research on autism with mon disorders that affect our children, assist them in their lives. a structured and caring environment. autism is believed to cost more than Currently there is no medical detection or When you walk through the doors of $90 billion a year to treat. cure for autism, but early diagnosis and inter- the center, which is bright and nur- Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania vention holds much promise. Through enhanc- turing, you can feel the love for the Department of Public Welfare released ing awareness of autism, together we will offer children, and they respond. its Pennsylvania Autism Census, which hope to people who desperately need it. I en- There are many promising develop- conducted a county-by-county census courage my colleagues to join in this mission ments to report to families living with on the number of individuals suffering to raise awareness and recruit the resources autism. Recently, I and Congressman from autism. The total number of indi- that will bring hope to children, their families, MIKE DOYLE, who is the chairman of viduals with autism in the Common- and their caregivers. the Congressional Autism Council, wealth is estimated to be over 25,000, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, hosted a briefing at which we heard including 3,500 adults with the dis- I rise today to express my strong support for from the Director of the National Insti- order. H. Res. 1033, supporting the designation of tutes of Health, Dr. Thomas Insel. He Despite the prevalence of autism and April of 2010 as ‘‘National Autism Awareness told us about exciting research which its impact on individuals, families, and Month’’ and supporting efforts to devote new is progressing in a number of areas. Ex- our Nation’s health care system, there resources to research into the causes and pert researchers are studying causes, is still much to be learned about how treatment of autism and to improve training early intervention programs, strategies best to diagnose and treat this dis- and support for individuals with autism and for older individuals with autism, and order. That’s why our resolution sup- those who care for individuals with autism. I even potential cures. ports devoting resources toward re- would also like to commend Congressman searching the root causes of autism 1745 DAVID REICHERT, the sponsor of this resolu- b and identifying the best treatments In my State, thanks to the efforts of tion, for his commitment to improving training and programs to help individuals with and supoort for individuals with autism and State Representative Cam Ward, we the disorder. now have an Autism Task Force which those who care for individuals with autism. Because autism affects the entire This resolution draws critical attention to the is coordinating our State resources, family, not just the child with the dis- impact that autism has on the people of the and I know we patterned that after order, our resolution also commends United States. Although only 1 percent of the Pennsylvania, Congressman GERLACH. the parents and relatives of children population of children ages 3–17 in the U.S. In conclusion, it’s an honor to speak with autism for their dedication in pro- have an autism spectrum disorder, the cost of on behalf this resolution and of the viding for their special needs. While autism over the lifespan is 3.2 million dollars children and parents and grandparents there’s no single cause known for au- per person. The effects of autism are wide- and loved ones of those with autism. tism, I believe we should focus our at- spread. Autism is the fastest-growing develop- It’s a pleasure to work with many tention on increased awareness and mental disability with a 1,148 percent growth Members of Congress who care so deep- funding for autism research. Our reso- rate. There are 1 to 1.5 million Americans who ly about this issue, including the lead lution is an important step in achiev- live with an autism spectrum disorder. cosponsors, Congressmen REICHERT and ing our goal of searching for better I have had the pleasure of visiting the GERLACH, along with Mr. PITTS from treatments and hopefully, one day, a Marcus Autism Center, near my district, where Pennsylvania, Mr. SMITH, and Mr. cure. I was able to see and experience first hand DOYLE. Today’s resolution has great Please join me and my colleagues in just how crucial it is that families and children meaning to millions of families across supporting this resolution. affected by autism are given the attention, America affected by autism spectrum Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, more chil- support, and resources they need, The disorder. dren will be diagnosed this year with autism The SPEAKER pro tempore. The than with diabetes, cancer, and AIDS com- Marcus Autism Center is a non-profit organiza- time of the gentleman has expired. bined. It is the fastest-growing serious devel- tion with a mission to provide information, Mr. PITTS. I yield the gentleman an opmental disability in the world. services and programs to children with autism additional 15 seconds. In fact, the United Nations General Assem- and related disorders, their families and those Mr. BACHUS. If it encourages par- bly has gone so far as to adopt a resolution who live and work with them. The Marcus Au- ents to be more attentive to the symp- declaring April 2 as annual ‘‘World Autism tism Center offers integrated advanced clin- toms of autism and to get early treat- Awareness Day’’ (WAAD). Autism is only the ical, behavioral, educational and family sup- ment for their children, we will have third disorder to be recognized in this manner port services. Through the encouragement done a great service for their families. by the UN, showing the disorder’s pervasive and financial support of the Marcus family, Mr. DOYLE. Madam Speaker, I con- nature and ever-increasing effect on millions Marcus Autism Center has become a nation- tinue to reserve the balance of my of people throughout the world. ally recognized center for excellence for the time. Autism afflicts one in every 150 American provision of coordinated and comprehensive Mr. PITTS. I yield the balance of my children—nearly one in every 94 boys. This services for children and adolescents with de- time to the gentleman from Pennsyl- statistic is disturbing, especially when we velopmental disabilities. The Marcus Autism vania, my good friend JIM GERLACH. know so little about the root causes of the dis- Center has served more than 30,000 people Mr. GERLACH. I thank the gen- order. to date. tleman for yielding. As the Founder and co-chair of the Con- Please join me and support this resolution Madam Speaker, I rise today to join gressional Children’s Health Care Caucus, I to bring awareness to improve training and my colleagues and to thank my col- recognize the destructive force of autism and support for individuals with autism and those leagues—Congressman BACHUS, Con- am proud to do my part to raise awareness of who care for individuals with autism in the gressman REICHERT, Congressman this life-altering and little known disorder. Chil- United States. PITTS, Congressman SMITH, Congress- dren deserve a solid foundation—and commu- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, man DOYLE, Congressman TOWNS. nities are starting to understand autism like I rise today in support of H. Res. 1033, a reso- Thank you for joining in support of never before, but there is more we can do. lution designating April 2010 as ‘‘Nation Au- this resolution to recognize April 2010 By raising public awareness of autism, my tism Awareness Month.’’ I thank my friends as National Autism Awareness Month. goal is to see that resources are dedicated to and colleagues, Representatives REICHERT,

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GERLACH and BACHUS for introducing this res- that there is a tremendous unmet need to im- IN RECOGNITION OF BOYS AND olution—and my friend and co-chair of the prove services for both children and adults GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BAS- House Autism Caucus, MIKE DOYLE. with autism. That is why I am extremely grati- KETBALL TEAM This resolution services an important func- fied to have joined my friend MIKE DOYLE, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tion of increasing awareness of the 1.5 million along with Rep. ELIOT ENGEL, in introducing, previous order of the House, the gen- individuals living with an autism spectrum dis- the Autism Treatment Acceleration Act (H.R. tleman from New York (Mr. TOWNS) is order (ASD) and the extreme dedication and 2413), to provide for enhanced support, serv- recognized for 5 minutes. efforts of their families in providing the best ices and treatment, as well as research for in- Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise possible care and environment for their chil- dividuals with autism spectrum disorders and today to recognize Boys and Girls High dren, grandchildren and brothers and sisters. their families. School in Brooklyn, New York. The Especially the parents and grandparents of in- To mention only two provisions of the bill— boys basketball team last month won dividuals with autism deserve our enormous it would establish an Adult Services Dem- the New York City Public School Ath- respect and support. Also deserving recogni- onstration Project to provide an array of serv- letic League, PSAL, city champion- tion are the many ASD advocacy groups who ices to adults with autism spectrum disorders ship. It is really referred to as the have been working hard for so long and the including: post secondary education, voca- High, as it is affectionately known in many providers of care and services for indi- tional and self advocacy skills, employment; Brooklyn, and has a long known his- viduals with autism. residential services, supports and housing; nu- tory of athletic excellence. From my first session in Congress in 1981, trition, health and wellness; recreational and I’m not standing here recognizing the I have been a consistent advocate for individ- social activities; and transportation and per- High’s boys basketball team only be- uals with developmental disorders, including sonal safety. And it would establish a ‘‘Na- cause it won its first PSAL champion- autism. In 1998, I became much more deeply tional Network for Autism Spectrum Disorders ship in 31 years or because it has sev- involved after learning and listening to parents Research and Services’’ to strengthen link- eral players who college scouts are se- in a local community in my district—Brick ages between research and service initiatives riously recruiting. All of that is note- Township—about their concerns that the fre- at the federal, regional, state and local levels, worthy and I think it is just great that quency of autism was much higher than was and facilitate the translation of research on au- that has occurred. But I also stand here being reported by officials at the time. The tism into services and treatments. because of the coach, Ruth Lovelace, concerns of those parents were validated for the coach of the High’s basketball their community and have since been found to I know that all of us here share the commitment to dramatically improve the lives for the team. She is the first woman in the be true nationwide. As stated in the resolution history of the PSAL to take a male before us, autism is now known to affect every well over a million American children and adults who have an autism spectrum disorder team to the championship and win. 1 in 110 children—my own state of NJ has Ms. Lovelace did not do it alone. She and improve the outlook for their families and among the highest rates in the nation at 1 in did not shoot or dribble a ball or even other loved ones. I thank my friends Rep- 94. get fouled. Rather, she provided the resentatives REICHERT, GERLACH and BACHUS Autism generally is a life-long disability that leadership to take them all the way. for introducing this resolution. And I thank my can overwhelm families, as their lives become Ms. Lovelace starred in basketball at friend MIKE DOYLE for his leadership in estab- consumed with the considerable challenges of the High, played both at Hilbert Junior lishing new programs to help individuals with identifying appropriate biomedical and psycho- College and Seton Hall. As coach, she autism. social treatments, schooling and other needed won 377 times and lost only 108 games support systems for their autistic child—and Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, I yield during her 15-year tenure. Coach Love eventually for an autistic adult. back the balance of my time. and the team have been featured in Our nation is in the midst of an autism crisis Mr. DOYLE. Madam Speaker, I hope documentaries on ESPN, NBC, and that becomes more severe each passing that the House will unanimously ap- CBS. month, a crisis that costs our nation tens of prove House Resolution 1033, as amend- Coach Love would not have had the billions of dollars annually in medical care, be- ed, and I yield back the balance of my opportunity to lead a male team to a havioral therapy, special child care, and a time. basketball championship without range of child and adult services needed to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Congress’s efforts to pass title IX in care for these individuals. The resolution be- question is on the motion offered by 1972. This signature piece of legislation fore us provides the staggering financial costs the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. opened the doors for women like Ruth of autism—$80,000 per year to provide spe- DOYLE) that the House suspend the Lovelace to participate in organized cialized treatment in a medical center, $30,000 rules and agree to the resolution, H. sports. per child per year for special education serv- Res. 1033, as amended. Again, I applaud the Boys and Girls ices, and a nationwide costs of over $90 bil- High School boys basketball team for The question was taken; and (two- lion per year. having a winning season and making thirds being in the affirmative) the The resolution appropriately recognizes the the residents of the 10th Congressional rules were suspended and the resolu- critical importance of early diagnosis and early District of Brooklyn, my fellow tion, as amended, was agreed to. treatment for children with autism in order to Brooklynites, so proud. have the greatest positive impact on their The title of the resolution was I would like to just enter the names lives, and it recognizes the extremely impor- amended so as to read: ‘‘Expressing of these great athletes into our CON- tant need to provide worker training for young support for designation of April 2010 as GRESSIONAL RECORD because they are adults and adults with autism so that they can ‘National Autism Awareness Month’ not only great athletes, they’re also active members of the workforce. and supporting efforts to devote re- great scholars, they’re also great gen- Thankfully, Madam Speaker, in December sources to research into the causes and tlemen, and I think that within itself 2006, this Congress passed and then Presi- treatment of autism and to improve is something that we should recognize dent Bush signed the Combating Autism Act, training and support for individuals today. which added significant provisions to broaden with autism and those who care for in- I would like to recognize Jonathan and strengthen activities related to autism. dividuals with autism.’’. Arroyo, Dominique Bostick, Ralph Among its provisions, that law requires the A motion to reconsider was laid on Colon, Leroy Truck Fludd, Anthony National Institutes of Health to expand ASD- the table. Hemingway, Leroy Isler, Darren Kirby, related research—including investigating pos- Christopher Lockhart, Nkosi Brown, sible environmental causes of autism, author- f Jamal Mapp, Aaron McBurnie, izes grant programs to improve the epidemi- Saequahn Pettus, Jeffland Neverson, ology of autism, and also includes a very ro- SPECIAL ORDERS Jobse Reyes, Antoine Slaughter, Calvin bust section ‘‘Autism Education, Early Detec- Sterling, Michael Taylor, Jerry White, tion, and Intervention,’’ to improve the early The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Brandon Williams. screening, diagnosis, interventions, and treat- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- And let me just recognize the coach- ments for ASDs. uary 6, 2009, and under a previous order es. First I want to recognize the ath- While we all were gratified with passage of of the House, the following Members letic director, Sheila Shale; and then the Combating Autism Act, we also recognized will be recognized for 5 minutes each. head coach, again, Ruth Lovelace; and

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National Guard to the border, secure So it’s my honor and my pleasure to The rocks are a weapon of choice by the border, and make sure that our say to the Boys and Girls High School those who want to come into the Border Patrol agents and our sov- we are so proud of you and what you United States illegally and who con- ereignty is protected. have done to bring back the pride to front our Border Patrol. It’s not just And that’s just the way it is. the weapons of choice by them, our Brooklyn that we rightfully deserve. f Congratulations, Boys and Girls High cartels, of course—the drug cartels. HELPING WOUNDED VETERANS School. They use other weapons. A little more firepower. Border Patrol is out- AND THEIR FAMILY CAREGIVERS f manned, out-gunned, and out-financed The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. NEWS FROM THE THIRD FRONT by the vicious border cartels who bring SCHRADER). Under a previous order of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a drugs into the United States and make the House, the gentlewoman from Cali- previous order of the House, the gen- money off of the illegal use of nar- fornia (Ms. WOOLSEY) is recognized for tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- cotics in bringing those drugs into the 5 minutes. nized for 5 minutes. United States. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, we have Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I Now, finally, we have started hearing no greater obligation as a Congress and bring you news from the third front. something about what is taking place as a Nation than to look after the The third front is the border that the on the border. It’s because of the folks Americans who selflessly and patrioti- United States has with Mexico, almost in Arizona; that’s where Tucson is. cally have volunteered themselves into 2,000 miles long. The first front, of That’s where Border Patrol assaults on harm’s way in Iraq, Afghanistan, and course, is the battle in Iraq. The second Border Patrol agents have increased around the world. When they come 300 percent in 2 months. They have so is the one in Afghanistan. The third home wheelchair-bound or with miss- desperately taken matters into their front is the violence that occurs on our ing limbs or with a traumatic brain in- own hands and made it illegal to be in southern border with our neighbors in jury, they deserve nothing less than the United States if you do not have a Mexico. the very best treatment and care. passport or a legal document. They Tonight I would like to talk about Often, that care is provided not by have taken the Federal law and alone specific group, and that’s our Bor- health care professionals at a hospital, lowed police officers, when they have der Patrol agents who are doing a but by spouses, parents, other family reasonable suspicion, to arrest some- noble job on the broard southern bor- members, or a loved one that isn’t even body that’s illegally in the United der with Mexico. Some people don’t re- next of kin. Many of these wonderful States. In other words, they catch alize this, but our Border Patrol folks are already living on a tight them for doing some other crime, they agents, Madam Speaker, are under con- budget. They’re likely to be already find out they’re illegally in the coun- stant attack, daily attack, and it’s caring for young children and/or aging try and it becomes a crime in Arizona. from people that are coming into the They had to pass that law because parents. And often they have jobs they United States illegally. The assaults the Federal Government, who’s sup- can’t afford to lose. against our Border Patrol officers have posed to protect the sovereignty of the I’ve fought to give these families the increased up to 16 percent more than country and protect citizens from peo- support they need. I introduced the last year. Just in the Tucson area, as- ple who throw rocks at our Border Pa- first-ever expansion of the Family and saults against Border Patrol agents in trol, for example, it’s the Federal Gov- Medical Leave Act, which provided the first 2 months of this year have in- ernment’s job to do that. But the Fed- Americans with 6 months of unpaid creased 300 percent from last year. eral Government—because we’re too leave—unpaid, should be paid—of un- Over 108 Border Patrol agents in a 2- busy, like today. We honor on the paid leave to care for wounded service- month period have been assaulted in House floor all the assistant principals members and their families. Last week, the Tucson area. in the United States. Now I’m sure that a bipartisan majority in the House Let me show you a photograph, was an important piece of legislation took important new steps by passing Madam Speaker. I’m not sure you can that we passed today, yet we’re hon- the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus see this. Let me hold it up. This is a oring assistant principals and naming Health Services Act. This would ease Border Patrol vehicle. It’s a pickup post offices while we ought to be secur- the enormous burden falling on those truck. But you can see that there is ing the borders of the United States. whose loved ones return from war with mesh steel across portions of this Bor- We secure the borders of foreign a severe injury. It provides tools and der Patrol vehicle. The Border Patrol countries better than we secure our training so they can be better care- calls this vehicle and others like it a own borders. We secure the borders of givers. When they accompany a vet- ‘‘war wagon.’’ Iraq and Afghanistan and Third World eran on medical visits, their lodging Now, why would they have this mesh countries, but not our own border. So would be paid for. They would also be steel across their windows, across the we have to leave our Border Patrol on eligible for a monthly stipend as well front windshield, on the roof protecting patrol, driving these war wagons to as health care benefits of their own. the lights, the red lights? Why would protect themselves when they’re trying And when the stress becomes too great, they have this? Well, it’s to protect to enforce the rule of law. which of course it does, counseling and themselves. You see, when these Bor- I recently asked a Texas Ranger respite care would be available. der Patrol vehicles go up and down the down in the Laredo area, I said, What’s The bill also makes huge strides in U.S. border with Mexico, those people it like after the sun goes down? He recognizing the unique challenges who want to come into the United said, Congressman POE, it gets western. faced by women who wear the uniform. States illegally are waiting for them in It gets western. What he meant by It includes treatment for sexual trau- different parts of the border, on our that, it gets violent. And it does get ma, which affects a staggering number side right on the border, and throw violent. The gunfire, the violence, the of servicewomen. There is a child care rocks at our Border Patrol, and that’s kidnappings, the murders all take pilot program so that women veterans how many of the assaults have oc- place down there because the drug car- can get the care they need without sac- curred against our Border Patrol tels are trying to bring drugs into the rificing the care of their children. Also, agents in recent years. United States. And they out-man, out- for the first time ever, there’s neonatal So thus they have to build these war gun, and out-finance our Border Patrol care for the infants of returning sol- wagons, something that you might agents. diers giving birth. want to see in Afghanistan or Iraq, to Our Border Patrol agents are doing I wish I didn’t have to vote for that protect themselves from those who as good a job as we’ll let them do, and bill last week because I wish that bill

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Roxaida Ramı´rez Matos being sustained in conflicts that are curity apparatus pays and trains thugs 48. Dulce Avalo Dıáz doing little or nothing to advance our to strike fear in the hearts of all Cu- 50. Ariela Riviaux Castillo ´ national security interests. I can’t help bans in order to keep the regime in 51. Evelia Hernandez Ravelo 52. Georgina Noa Monte but think how many military families power. The thugs, the plainclothes ter- 53. Belinda Barzaga Lugo would have been spared the struggle if rorists of the Castros’ regime, harass, 54. Marioris Moreno Noa we had taken a SMART security ap- intimidate, insult, spit upon, and en- 55. Xiomara Duquesne Sua´ rez proach to fighting terrorism or if we gage in violence against the unarmed 56. Mirtha Go´ mez Cola´ s had doubled down on humanitarian aid dissidents and other independent civil 57. Madeline Lazara Betancourt rather than resorting to aggression, in- society members in Cuba. These spec- 58. Yaquelıń Cutin˜ o vasion, and occupation. tacles are known as ‘‘acts of repudi- 59. Gladis Lugo Expo´ sito ´ But as fiercely as I am in opposition ation.’’ The international press refers 60. Dulce Marıa Quintana 61. Suyoanis Tapia Mayeta to these two wars, I will never turn my to the plainclothes thugs of the Cas- 62. Leonor Reynord Borges back on the men and women who have tros’ state security apparatus as ‘‘civil- 63. Leydi Coca Quesada been asked to fight them. In fact, the ian government supporters,’’ but that 64. Noely Camila Araujo Molina more skeptical you are about Iraq and doesn’t change their true nature. No, 65. Yordanka Pen˜ a Lo´ pez Afghanistan, the greater you should be they’re not ‘‘plainclothes government 66. Yeni Palenzuela Izquierdo in your obligation to our troops on the supporters.’’ They’re plainclothes 67. Ana Aguililla front lines. There’s one big solution to thugs of Cuban state security. 68. Laura Ine´s Pollan Toledo ´ the strain on our veterans health care On recent Sundays, the Ladies in 69. Bertha Soler Fernandez 70. Melba Santana Ariz system and family caregivers, and that White have gone to church, as every 71. Reyna Luisa Tamayo Danger would be to reverse the disastrous pol- Sunday, to pray for their family mem- 72. Belkis Cantillo Ramı´rez icy that is creating more wounded bers who are political prisoners, and 73. Alejandrina Garcıá de la Rivas combat veterans every single day. the thugs have become more violent. 74. Julia Nu´ n˜ ez Pacheco So, Mr. Speaker, I can think of no Protected by uniformed state security 75. Ne´lida Borrego Arago´ n better way to honor our soldiers than agents, the plainclothes thugs have 76. Reyna Maria Ortiz Tamayo to end these wars and to bring all of spat upon and committed acts of vio- 77. Milka Maria Pen˜ a Martıńez ´ them home—and bring them home now. lence against Laura Pollan, Bertha 78. Ana Belkis Ferrer Garcıa 79. Loida Valde´s Gonza´ lez f Soler, Reina Tamayo, Julia Esther 80. Lidia Esther Lima Valde´s The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Nunez, Asuncion Carrillo, Loida 81. Magaly Broche de la Cruz previous order of the House, the gen- Valdez, Laura Maria Labrada, and the 82. Isabel Sa´ nchez Altarriba tleman from North Carolina (Mr. other Ladies in White. 83. Yamile´ Vela´ zquez Batista I hereby submit for the RECORD the 84. Sonia Alvarez Campillo JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. 85. Asuncio´ n Carrillo Herna´ ndez (Mr. JONES addressed the House. His names of 96 Ladies in White who have been actively demanding the release of 86. Irene Viera Filloy remarks will appear hereafter in the ´ Cuban political prisoners in recent 87. Barbara Rojo Arias Extensions of Remarks.) 88. Iraida Soledad Rivas Verdecia months. ´ f 89. Amada Evelia Hernandez Ravel 1. Martha Dıáz Rondo´ n 90. Catalina Cano LADIES IN WHITE 2. Regla Vaillant Planas 91. Elsa Gonza´ lez Padro´ n 3. Mildre Noemı´ Sa´ nchez Infante 92. Belkis Barzaga Lugo The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a 4. Ercilia Correoso Pe´rez 93. Gisela Delgado Sablo´ n previous order of the House, the gen- 5. Maritza Castro Martıńez 94. Noelia Pedraza Jimeńez tleman from Florida (Mr. LINCOLN 6. Blanca Herna´ ndez Moya 95. Nancy Sa´ nchez Altarriba DIAZ-BALART) is recognized for 5 min- 7. Lilia Castan˜ er Herna´ ndez 96. Mercedes Acosta antiago de Cuba utes. 8. Ivonne Malleza Galano ´ ´ ´ I also submit for the RECORD a letter Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of 9. Deysi Lazara Suarez Martınez 10. Odalys Sanabria Rodrı´guez sent today by representatives of the Florida. Mr. Speaker, the Ladies in 11. Caridad Caballero Batista Ladies in White outside of Cuba, Blan- White are a group of wives, mothers, 12. Zoila Herna´ ndez Dıáz ca Reyes Castanon and Yolanda sisters, and daughters of Cuban polit- 13. Gertrudis Ojeda Sua´ rez Huerga, asking international leaders ical prisoners. The group came to- 14. Niurkis Rivero Despaigne for support in the Ladies in White’s gether after the arrests of 75 Cuban dis- 15. Mercedes Fresneda Castillo struggle for human rights and liberty. sidents in April 2003. Seventy-five 16. Sara Martha Fonseca Acevedo ´ ´ MARCH 27, 2010. Cuban political prisoners who, 7 years 17. Ismari Salomon Carcases 18. Tania Montoya Va´ zquez DEAR SIR, We write you as the Representa- ago, joined the thousands of others who 19. Yolanda Martıńez Guerra tives of the Ladies in White in Europe and are imprisoned in Cuba because of their 20. Guadalupe Varela Mora the United States, to seek your urgent at- political beliefs or for ‘‘crimes’’ that 21. Zayli Figueroa Acosta tention for the current plight of Cuba’s polit- are only ‘‘crimes’’ in a country bru- 22. Odalys Zurman Gonza´ lez ical prisoners and their families. tally oppressed by a totalitarian re- 23. Ba´ rbara Couyedo Riego The Ladies in White are members of inde- gime of gangsters, by gangsters, and 24. Miriam Espinosa del Valle pendent civil society and the group was born ´ spontaneously, seven years ago, as a result for gangsters. Because that is what the 25. Doraida Perez Paceiro 26. Iris Tamara Pe´rez Aguilera of the arrest of 75 members of the peaceful Castro brothers are—gangsters. 27. Mayra Morejo´ n Herna´ ndez opposition by the Cuban regime during the Fidel Castro has been a gangster 28. Mari Blanca Avila Espo´ sito Black Spring of 2003. Wives, mothers, sisters, since he was a juvenile delinquent. He 29. Petra Serafina Dıáz Castillo and daughters of these prisoners only ask for became a Communist to give ideolog- 30. Rosario Morales La Rosa the right to see their unjustly jailed rel- ical clothing to his gangsterism. Raul 31. Sonia Garro Alfonso atives freed. Castro came to gangsterism via Marx- 32. Maylisis Abrahantes Mun˜ oz By this means we seek to ask, that as a ism-Leninism, after his brother sent 33. Juana Go´ mez Riego representative of a democratic nation where 34. Yudermis Fonseca Rondo´ n human rights and freedom of speech are re- him as an almost illiterate adolescent 35. Crispina Xiomara Duquesne Sua´ rez spected, that you attempt, and within your to then-Czechoslovakia, where he re- 36. Doralis Alvares Soto ability, interest yourself personally and seek ceived a rigorous indoctrination in 37. Ana Iris Vega Rodrı´guez the attention of those individuals and insti- Marxism-Leninism. So the brothers ar- 38. La´ zara M. Caballero Betancourt tutions that you see fit, to defend these

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:32 Jul 09, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H27AP0.REC H27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2927 women, and their relatives, so that all hos- tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is b 1815 tility that they suffer in the streets of Ha- recognized for 5 minutes. Still, this approach, endorsed by the vana and in all of Cuba cease, both phys- (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. administration, would guarantee the ically and verbally, for defending their right His remarks will appear hereafter in to freedom. bailout authority remains a powerful We thank you for your time and coopera- the Extensions of Remarks.) tool in the government’s arsenal. Now, tion, and we trust in your invaluable help, at f the President is hoping to use the tac- the same time that we insist that the cur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tic employed in the health care debate rent situation is extremely delicate and dan- previous order of the House, the gen- by dismissing legitimate concerns with gerous. tleman from Virginia (Mr. FORBES) is rhetoric but not with facts. And I Respectfully, would take the comments he made in BLANCA REYES CASTAN˜ O´ N, recognized for 5 minutes. Representatives in Europe. (Mr. FORBES addressed the House. New York where he said, ‘‘What is not YOLANDA HUERGA, His remarks will appear hereafter in legitimate is to suggest that we’re ena- Representative in the United States. the Extensions of Remarks.) bling or encouraging future taxpayer bailouts, as some have claimed. That This last Sunday, the day before yes- f terday, the Ladies in White were sur- may make for a good sound bite, but The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a it’s not factually accurate.’’ Well, actu- rounded and subjected to 7 hours of in- previous order of the House, the gentle- sults and acts of violence by the plain- ally it is accurate. woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- And let us look at the bailout fund in clothes thugs of the Castros’ state se- LEHTINEN) is recognized for 5 minutes. the House-passed bill. On the House curity apparatus. Surrounded and sub- (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN addressed the side, H.R. 4173, subsection 1609(o), it jected to nightmarish, abominable in- House. Her remarks will appear here- provides authority for the government sults and grotesque sexual gestures, as after in the Extensions of Remarks.) to borrow up to $200 billion that can be well as loud, constant screams and used by the government for its bailout chants of communist slogans and vio- f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a actions. lence for 7 hours, the day before yester- In the Senate bill, Senate bill 3217, previous order of the House, the gen- day, subjected to the well-planned tac- subsection 210(n), it creates a special tleman from California (Mr. BILBRAY) tics which are part of the training of $50 billion fund to resolve big financial is recognized for 5 minutes. the plainclothes state security agents institutions, to resolve those institu- (Mr. BILBRAY addressed the House. of the Castros’ gangster regime. tions when they’ve failed. Behind that His remarks will appear hereafter in But the Ladies in White continue to fund is the ability to issue government the Extensions of Remarks.) stand tall. Like the political prisoners debt—in other words, to issue taxpayer who they defend, the Ladies in White f obligations. It is no wonder why our represent the true Cuba. They embody FINANCIAL REFORM colleague on the other side of the aisle the decency, patriotism, and love of from California (Mr. SHERMAN) re- the real Cuba—not the grotesque, per- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under cently said of the Dodd bill, ‘‘There are verted hatred, envy, and perfidy of the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- serious problems with the Dodd bill. Castros and their gangster regime. uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Cali- The Dodd bill has unlimited executive This evening, my thoughts and pray- fornia (Mr. ROYCE) is recognized for 60 bailout authority. That’s something ers of limitless admiration and soli- minutes as the designee of the minor- Wall Street desperately wants but darity are with Cuba’s Damas de Blan- ity leader. doesn’t dare ask for. The bill contains co—the Ladies in White. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, as we permanent, unlimited bailout author- f watch the Senate move on legislation ity,’’ as my colleague on the other side The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a yet again toward a cloture vote on Sen- of the aisle mentioned, and I agree previous order of the House, the gen- ator DODD’s legislation, I think it is with his assessment. tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) is rec- worth noting some of the concerns that There is another piece of this in the ognized for 5 minutes. many of us have and that many econo- broad expansion of open bank assist- (Mr. DAVIS of Illinois addressed the mists have with the Dodd-Frank ap- ance authority granted to the FDIC. House. His remarks will appear here- proach on the legislation. I begin with The House bill, section 1109, provides after in the Extensions of Remarks.) focusing on a past occurrence, the res- the FDIC authority to ‘‘avoid or miti- f cue of investment bank Bear Stearns in gate adverse effects on systemic eco- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the spring of 2008. nomic conditions or financial stability previous order of the House, the gen- The Federal Government has com- by guaranteeing obligations of sol- tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) is mitted trillions of taxpayer dollars to vent’’ financial institutions. The recognized for 5 minutes. institutions like Fannie Mae, Freddie FDIC’s guarantees can be up to $500 bil- (Mr. MORAN of Kansas addressed the Mac, AIG, Citigroup, and Bank of lion and may be expanded an additional House. His remarks will appear here- America out of fear that the demise of $500 billion with permission from Con- after in the Extensions of Remarks.) any of these too-big-to-fail institutions gress. That is $500 billion in potential would trigger a systemic crisis and col- f taxpayer liabilities to solvent compa- lapse of the global financial system. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a nies. For my own part, I’d make the obser- This is not the death panel that previous order of the House, the gentle- vation that I thought—I voted against Chairman FRANK so often claimed. This woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- those bailouts with the presumption is not an ‘‘enhanced bankruptcy proc- ognized for 5 minutes. that if we move to enhance bank- ess’’ or an ‘‘expedited bankruptcy’’ (Ms. KAPTUR addressed the House. ruptcy, it would be preferable to set- that the administration wants people Her remarks will appear hereafter in ting up a system which would bring the to believe. It is, in fact, a codification the Extensions of Remarks.) moral hazard and the eventual evo- of the current ad hoc approach to bail- f lution into a system where the Federal outs. As Mr. SHERMAN has noted in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Government was guaranteeing institu- past, this amounts to TARP on previous order of the House, the gen- tions that were too big to fail. steroids. tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is But that is currently the concern I We are handing over the keys to the recognized for 5 minutes. have about this legislation, even Treasury to unelected bureaucrats. If (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed though the public has rejected this ap- TARP was any indicator, regulators the House. His remarks will appear proach to financial regulation, the will always err on the side of doling hereafter in the Extensions of Re- bailouts that we have seen, and abhor out too many Federal dollars under the marks.) bailouts of financial institutions. If guise of preventing a systemic shock. If f you have a town hall meeting, I guar- the letter of the law allows for them to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a antee you, you will sense the rejection guarantee $500 billion of debt for sol- previous order of the House, the gen- of the Dodd-Frank approach. vent companies, they will do just that.

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Under the Dodd-Frank approach, gov- cessive leverage in the financial sector The FDIC is liquidating very simple ernment will determine which firms and the overreliance on the failed rat- institutions primarily made up of in- are too big to fail and which are too ing agencies, you have a recipe for dis- sured deposits and made up of small small to save. Under this bill, the gov- aster. straightforward loans. In fact, 98 per- ernment will determine which credi- And I will add that the Fed came to cent of the liabilities of banks and tors and which counterparties of a the Congress and suggested to us in thrifts unwound by the FDIC in the failed firm should be bailed out and 2004 and 2005 that there was systemic last 2 years were insured deposits. This those that should not. And government risk with Fannie and Freddie, and what is in stark contrast to the nondeposit- will dismantle a healthy institution they asked for was an amendment to taking institutions likely to be covered that they believe may pose a risk deleverage these portfolios that were under the resolution authority, which under the wording of the legislation. being built up in Fannie and Freddie, is going to end up creating this perma- This type of power will lead to a in our GSEs, our government-spon- nent bailout authority. And I would hyperpolitical environment where po- sored enterprises. The leveraging was just give you some examples from the litical pull will replace market dis- in excess of 100:1. These institutions past. cipline. Subjectivity will replace objec- were involved in arbitrage, and it was Take Lehman Brothers, take AIG. tivity and the clearly defined rules of Congress that gave them the where- Neither of these firms had insured de- the road that have been a cornerstone withal to do this and prevented the positors or depositors of any kind, and of our capital markets. We need to ex- regulators from going in and forcing their complex assets and liabilities did pand the bankruptcy process and the these institutions, these government- not look anything like the simple clearly defined rules of the road that sponsored enterprises, to deleverage small loans and residential and com- come with it, and we need to take out the size of these portfolios. mercial mortgages that the FDIC deals the ability for political manipulation You can imagine the reaction from with. The sheer size of these institu- in the process. officials at the Fed when we turned a tions trump anything the FDIC has There are other concerns that I have deaf ear in Congress. As a matter of touched. The $639 billion in Lehman with the approach in this legislation, fact, I want to point out that in the was nearly 15 times bigger than the in the Dodd-Frank approach, and one Senate, we had legislation from Sen- largest bank ever resolved by the of the concerns I have is that it fails ator Hagel written by the Fed that FDIC, and AIG was over $1 trillion in wholly to address one of the major root would allow that authority to regulate assets. causes of the crisis. It is important to for systemic risk, to give the regu- This is another problem with this ap- remember that one of the root causes lators the ability to deregulate these proach. Since nearly all of the liabil- of the crisis was in the junk mortgage portfolios. That bill went out of com- ities of banks and thrifts unwound by market, subprime and Alt-A loans. mittee, but Senator CHRIS DODD op- the FDIC are insured deposits, there is Federal Government policies were re- posed it on the floor, opposed it coming a strong presumption of government sponsible for the buildup of these loans. to the floor, and, as a consequence, the backing behind these ‘‘too big to fail’’ There were 27 million subprime and bill never came up; although it passed institutions; and, by applying this Alt-A loans in our economy in 2008 be- committee, it never came up in the model to the largest of our financial in- fore the financial crisis. That’s about Senate. stitutions, the legislation will signal half of all mortgages. Of those, 12 mil- On this side of the House, the House that the government-provided safety lion were held or guaranteed by Fannie of Representatives, there was a bill net now extends to a much wider por- Mae and Freddie Mac, the government- that came to the floor, and I put in the tion of our capital market. sponsored enterprises; $5.4 billion of amendment that Chuck Hagel had car- And think for a minute what that FHA and about 2 million as a result of ried in the Senate. Again, the amend- means to the competitors of these the largest banks making CRA comment that I introduced was written by large firms, for the smaller firms that mitments in order to get approval for the Federal Reserve in an attempt to are too small to save. Suddenly they mergers and expansions. give them the ability to regulate for face a differential in their borrowing One of the other factors, of course, in systemic risk in Fannie and Freddie costs that can reach up to 100 basis the economic contraction that we’ve because they had warned that the con- points. Some studies show 78 basis- faced was the fact that the Fed set neg- sequence we faced was a systemic eco- point costs, some show 100 basis-point ative real interest rates; in other nomic collapse. And certainly that’s costs. That’s the costs that small insti- words, they set the interest rates that exactly where this collapse began. It tutions have currently that is higher were measured against inflation at a was in the housing market. It was with than the borrowing costs of institu- negative sum, and when our Federal the collapse of Fannie and Freddie, the tions that face this implied govern- Reserve put that in place for 4 years loss of about $1 trillion in value. ment bailout or have been bailed out running, it was followed by central Now I’m going to bring up one other by the government. banks in Europe that did the same issue that’s missing on the Senate side thing. So central banks all over the that really gives me pause in terms of b 1830 world for 4 years set those interest the way this is approached. Let me just You saw it with respect to the gov- rates at a negative rate. make the point that the FDIC has no ernment-sponsored enterprises, how Virtually every economist will tell experience with these types of institu- much lower their cost of borrowing was you that this played a significant role tions. As I’ve said before, I have op- and how they were able to over lever- in the crisis; and we’re not looking at posed the bailouts. I, instead, wanted age, and how on top of all of this, they the fact that we have not addressed to see a system devised. We have com- could become a duopoly and put their this issue either because, in essence, panies, major firms go bankrupt in the competitors out of business because the Federal and the central banks United States—airlines, railroads. people presumed that the government threw fuel on the fire. These unusually These are handled instead by an expe- was behind these institutions. low rates incentivized the financial dited bankruptcy process through the These are some of my concerns, and I sector to take excessive risk and they courts, and that’s what I wanted to see know these concerns are shared by a exacerbate the normal business cycle. beefed up. colleague of mine on the committee, Dr. Friedrich Hayek won the Nobel Let’s go to the Senate bill. A major Mr. SCOTT GARRETT. Prize in Economics in 1974 for explain- premise upon which the resolution au- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ing this phenomenon on how this thority was based is the notion that of my time. causes booms and busts in the cycle. the FDIC uses a similar tool to unwind The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under And, of course, Fannie Mae and small commercial banks. In fact, last the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Freddie Mac and the easy money policy week before the Financial Services uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from New

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Because they didn’t read the bill, analysis of where the country cur- to the experts. We listened to the peo- they find out now in another study rently finds itself with regard to this ple who were involved with this and that about half of those senior citizens macro issue of Wall Street reform and the people who also would be hurt by on the Advantage program of Medicare banking reform in this country, some- wrong actions being taken. We took all will be losing their plans. That is the thing which Members on both sides of of that advice and we came up with a ramifications when you try to rush the aisle agree wholeheartedly is nec- Republican solution to this proposal, something through without reading it essary and needed to be done. We just and actually had it done before the and understanding it. need to make sure that we do so in a White House ever even came up with Now back to the point, here we have thoughtful manner so we don’t do more their white paper that they presented over in the Senate, we have a 1,300-page harm than good. at the White House. plus bill that didn’t go through the When President Obama and Demo- I remember going to that presen- committee process and didn’t have an crats claim Republicans are doing the tation where the President came out opportunity for vetting and hearing bidding of big Wall Street banks and and said here is my solution, here is from the various witnesses and experts, oppose all financial service reg reform, the problem, just laid it out and left that, too, Senator REID is trying to you know, you hear that over and over the stage. Didn’t take a single question push through this week against all again by some of the commentators on from the audience. That is how it has odds and truly understanding what TV, I have to say, you find it laughable been ever since, left the stage and has they are doing over there. on a number of different levels. not listened to what the American pub- The bill they are attempting to work First of all, think about this, it is the lic and those involved have to say on and move quickly without that un- Democrat bills that have institutional- about their plan. derstanding codifies the government ized permanent bailouts and too big to Before I go to our Republican plan, I policies invoked to bail out AIG, Bear fail. It is no wonder then that Demo- would like to remind our colleagues Stearns, and others, and it does so, in crats have received such strong fund over in the Senate on the other side, large part, by creating a permanent $50 raising support from the titans of Wall who likely will be asked to vote on the billion bailout fund which, I should Street. Obama-Dodd-Frank plan, and they will add, can be endlessly reloaded. Let me As I stand here, I’m not sure I have be likely to vote on it again soon. They make a point on that. all of those numbers before me. Later voted on it earlier, and I guess they They say we are going to set up this on I may. Off the top of my head, those will be doing it again today, if they $50 billion fund to bail out the future numbers stand out as something to the haven’t done so already. And the way bank losses and what have you. Well, if tune of something like around $15 mil- it is coming down in the press reports the next day they need that $50 billion lion from the various titans of Wall is that HARRY REID sees it as a win/win and it goes down, the next day after Street, as they put it, to the Presi- for them to just continue to put vote that they can go right back to the pot dent’s campaign in the last cycle. I after vote after vote. The last vote Re- of money and try to raise it back up think the number I saw just the other publicans stood together saying they again, and go to another $50 billion. So day, and the most recent numbers out would vote ‘‘no’’ on any bill that would $50 billion is really a placeholder for 50, for the 2008 cycle of Congress, some- perpetuate bailouts to taxpayers for 100, 150, 200, 250, on and on and on it thing like $2.9 million from these var- these financial institutions. That is a could go, bailing out failing institu- ious Wall Street firms and banks going good thing. We hope they stand firm on tions, so-called too-big-to-fail institu- to the majority party, the Democrat that. tions, and potentially also indirectly Party, in the last election; twice as There is a whole host of reasons, in put the American taxpayer on the much as what is going to Republicans. addition to that, why both Democrats hook. Maybe it is no wonder that they have and Republicans should vote against I should probably explain just one ex- received such strong support from Wall that 1,300-page permanent bailout bill. ample of that. Look at AIG. What was Street that they would then put in a Let me digress for a moment on that the number we saw on AIG. I think it bill that would see to it that Wall issue. We are just now learning of the was around $80 billion needed to bail it Street is taken care of in the sense of ramifications, unintended and other- out. Here is the seminal question which the perpetuation of bailouts at the tax- wise, from the health care bill; you I think we put to Secretary Geithner. I payers’ expense. know, that 2,000-page bill that we know don’t know if we ever got a satisfac- Not only do Republicans support real no one read on this floor and under- tory answer from him or anyone else financial service reform, the House Re- stood all of the ancillary portions of it, who proposed the legislation in the publicans were the first ones to come and yet it passed in the House, passed Senate. The questions was: Had you forward with a comprehensive reform in the Senate, and came back to the had this bill, the Dodd bill, in place plan that actually ends too big to fail. House again and passed overwhelm- prior to AIG, would the outcome have It ends bailouts, and we also don’t suc- ingly after a lot of arm twisting by the been any different? cumb to the Democrats’ urge to take White House and others to get all of Well, there you needed about $80 bil- yet another vast portion of our econ- the votes they needed to get it done. lion, all from the American taxpayers. omy with government overreach and But you could see during the debate Here they say we will have $50 billion. intrusion and bullying of private busi- in the health care bill, when poignant Obviously $50 billion is not enough; so nesses. Think about that. questions and particular questions in the short term, where will you get The reason I point out that Repub- were raised on particular portions of that money. The bill, the Senate Dem- licans came out with a proposal earlier the bill, there was no one on the other ocrat Obama-Dodd-Frank bill basically than the majority party, earlier than side of the aisle who could honestly say says you can go to the Federal Govern- the White House, earlier than the I have read through the bill, all of the ment, the Federal Reserve, they can Treasury. I remember being in this several thousand pages, and all of the basically front end load that money to Chamber talking on this floor early ancillary references to it and had a the facility so they can loan it out to last year in 2009, in January and Feb- complete understanding of it. Yet that whether it is AIG next time or another ruary and March saying we need to at- bill passed, and now we are seeing the Lehman in the future, or what have tack this problem on Wall Street, we ramifications from that. you. The American taxpayer at that need to attack the morass that we are A study came out this past week point in time is now on the hook for finding our country in economically. from this administration saying the ac- however much money they want to We needed to get reform done. All of tual cost of health care, remember lend out without basically any limit.

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If pattern of government overreach that A recent study points out that the you have a local community bank in we have seen throughout the Obama portion of the bill, the CFPA, Con- your community, you have to ask administration and with the Demo- sumer Financial Protection Agency, them, What do you think about the crats controlling here in the House. something that they want to create as fact that potentially, depending upon It also continues the pattern of gov- a brand new agency here in Wash- your size, you could be held liable for ernment picking winners and losers ington, as if we don’t have enough the egregious mistakes and failures of and political bullying and deciding just agencies already in Washington, a re- these huge titans of Wall Street who who it is will succeed in this country cent study points out that the CFPA make absurd investment decisions. I and who it is that is going to fail rath- will increase the cost of interest rates think most of your local community er than through the private market that consumers pay by at least 160 banks that potentially could be on the and rather than through the rule of law basis points. What does that mean? hook would say, it is nothing good for and the rule of the bankruptcy code. That means if you have a 6 percent us, it is nothing good for our local com- Did we ever think that we would loan that you could have gotten today, munity because any time you put a tax come to the day when it would be the well, once this bill passes, then it will on something, one bank or another, it politicians who would decide: I think increase by 160 basis points. That hurts the businesses in that commu- that business over there should do well means your 6 percent loan will now be nity. and thrive and succeed, as opposed to 7.6 percent. Another major point that is problem- this business over here. I don’t have Also, the study shows it will reduce atic with the bill, it expands the im- much favor for them for one reason or consumer borrowing by at least 2.1 per- plied government guarantee in the fi- another, maybe they are not a friend of cent. Well, that makes sense. Right nancial marketplace for the largest mine politically or otherwise, and the now most people, when they’re out firms. Sort of along the point I was politicians says, That business can go looking for a car loan or they’re look- just making here, it is the biggest into the dust and not succeed. ing for a mortgage for the house or a firms in Wall Street that are going to Did we ever think we would get to home equity loan to try to make some be able to say, Thank goodness, thank the day when it would be Washington improvements, one of the first things goodness we made all of these contribu- and Washington politicians and bu- they do when they sit down with their tions to those people in Washington reaucrats who would say, I am going to banker or when they open up the paper who are now supporting this legislation pick that one as a winner, and that one to see what the availability of interest of the Dodd-Frank-Obama bill because over there is a loser. rates is, they look to see how much are now we know who our friends are, and That, in essence, is basically what we those interest rates. And you want to of course, it is on the other side of the find in the 1,300-page bill that Senator get the very best interest rates you can aisle, who are supporting this legisla- REID would like to see passed without get because every percentage point tion that will allow for their perpetual any real debate or discussion or amend- higher means less money in your pock- bailout. ments or improvements upon because et at the end of the day and more Another problem with the bill is it it allows the bureaucrats of various money in the banker’s pockets. continues to place taxpayers on the Federal agencies, these appointed and Well, this bill, outside studies have hook for billions, if not trillions of dol- unelected individuals, to make those said that when you now start looking lars for bailed out failed nonbanks. I basically life-and-death decisions for for those car loans, student loans, com- say trillions of dollars because there is industry and life-and-death decisions mercial loans, mortgages for your nothing in that 1,300 pages of legisla- for businesses as well. house or mortgages for commercial tion that is sitting in the other House, property, under this bill, because in the Senate right now that Senator b 1845 they’re adding these new impediments REID wants them to push right Did we ever think we would get to to the access of credit, you will see through, vote on without having full the point where those decisions are not your rates of interest go up by 1 point, understanding of it. There is nothing in made by the markets because this busi- 1.5 points. That 1.5 points can mean a that bill that would say, American tax- ness actually did do a better job in de- lot of money, a lot of money out of payer, your liability to the big banks ciding how it would grow, how it would your pocket and mine every time you in New York and around the country is invest, what sort of services it would take a loan. And think about it, is that going to be limited at this much or this provide? That’s how the free market something we really want to do during much. There is no limit. It can just go has always thought that businesses this economic morass, these economic up to billions of dollars, tens of billions should thrive. And if this business over troubles that we find ourselves in right of dollars, hundreds of billions of dol- here decides that they make poor in- now? lars, or trillions and trillions of dollars vestment decisions, poor customer I have so many small businesses that potentially. service, poor decisions, generally, on come to me right now, owners of small And if you think trillions are out of how it’s running, then the market businesses, some are individuals, that sight as far as the potential, all we should say that is the business that say I just can’t get credit as it is. I have to look at is the GSEs, Fannie will fail. have a good credit rating, I have a good Mae and Freddie Mac, and where is the Well, we’re going to throw that all credit position, I’ve been paying all my limit on the potential loss to the aside now with this piece of legislation bills on time, but when I go out to try American taxpayer there. I think it is and say the market forces are not to get a loan, I just can’t get it. And as around $389 billion that they have going to be it. What people decide on it is, the rates that are out there are scored that it will cost taxpayers over situations of who should win and who not just really where I want to be, but the next 10 years coming out of our should lose are not going to be the pre- I can maybe afford them if I can get Treasury, which means out of our eminent decision basis anymore. In- those loans. pockets. But there is a potential there stead it’s going to be politicians and Well, here we’re going to have the with several trillions of dollars of po- bureaucrats, a sad day that most Senate now try to pass a bill—and we tential losses on their books that we Founding Fathers would never have already passed a version of it in the can all Americans be eventually liable thought we would get to. House, unfortunately—that will say to for. So trillions are not out of the ques- Another problem with the Senate an individual who is already struggling tion when you are talking about such bill, the Frank-Dodd bill that HARRY to get a loan or struggling to pay his mammoth institutions and trading as REID is trying to push through the Sen- current interest, you know, the next we have seen here. ate right now without a debate and time you get this loan, the rates were

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Senate, that section will also likely re- dent’s Chief of Staff said—and I para- Another huge problem with the bill duce jobs as well, according to outside phrase him—Don’t let any good crisis that’s before us in the Senate, that al- experts. And why is that? go to waste, we’re in a crisis situation, ready passed the House and potentially Well, it’s hard to get into without so instead of dealing with the crisis will come back to the House for an- going through a laborious explanation area over here, we’re going to start cre- other vote if it unfortunately gets out of derivatives and how they all work ating all new agencies over here to reg- of the Senate, is that the bill will also and what have you; but just understand ulate all different aspects of the econ- cost jobs; and it will cost the jobs at a this, that if you create higher costs for omy that were not part of the problem. time when the singular focus in this the end users, if you create higher That’s exactly what this legislation Congress should be just the opposite. costs, whether it’s credits or otherwise, that we hear is about to be considered The one main goal that we should be for people who currently use the mar- in the Senate, that Senator REID would able to work on across the aisle in this kets as they are currently configured like to pass through without the de- House is how to create more jobs all in an honest, transparent, and open bate, deliberation, and transparency across this country, all 50 States. way, if you require certain businesses that we would like. I know the average rate for unem- to say, well, instead of taking this So at a time when Americans are ployment in this country is just shy of $100,000 that I was going to use to buy pleading with political leaders to stop 10 percent; but, boy, you talk to some some new equipment, a new truck, new the government overreach, this bill folks in different parts of this country manufacturing equipment, or instead greatly expands authority for govern- and you know that the unemployment of me taking this $1 million I have over ment bureaucrats, as I say, to regulate rate is a lot higher than that: 10 per- here to build a new plant, to hire new huge segments of the economy, includ- cent, 20 percent, 30 percent, 40 percent, employees, to create a new manufac- ing those non-financial institutions, 50, 60 percent higher in certain portions turing base, I’m going to have to use such as the stores and the layaway of this country than where it is as a na- that over here because of all the new plans and so on and so forth. tional average. You talk to those peo- rules and regulations that the Senate It also allows—and here’s a point—it ple where the long-term unemployment wants to impose on that business. also allows government bureaucrats to rate is around 15, 16, 17 percent and ask I’m going to have to put it over here take over and actually close a firm. them, What’s the most important thing sort of just sitting in the bank, if you The government, for the first time that Congress should be doing right will, as far as capital because of these you’re going to be able to say, besides now? They will honestly answer you, new derivative requirements. If I can’t picking winners and losers, as I pointed Get me a job; Help turn the economy use it to buy a new truck, if I can’t use out before, which is a tremendous over- around so unemployment rates start it to buy new equipment, if I can’t use reach of government authority to say going down again and so I can start it to build a new building, I basically for a bureaucrat someplace in Wash- supporting my family again. just have to set it aside as far as mar- ington or New York or some other And what are we doing? What I’m gin or capital requirements, what hap- place designated by the Washington bu- doing is trying to create those jobs. pens to job creation in that business? reaucrats to say, well, we think that But what is Congress doing? What is If he can’t buy the new truck, he’s your business should win and your the Senate doing right now? What is not going to hire a new driver to drive business should lose, besides just pick- the Democrat majority doing right that truck. If he can’t use the money ing winners and losers, the Senate bill now? Well, they’re trying to pass a bill to buy a new piece of equipment, he’s goes even further than that. over in the Senate that will cost the not going to be able to hire new people It allows government bureaucrats to creation of jobs just at a time when we in the business to run the equipment. If take over and close a firm. They can should try making even more. he can’t use the $1 million, or whatever say for whatever reason—hopefully not Remember I mentioned a study ear- it is, to build a new plant to manufac- political, but who knows—for whatever lier saying that if we pass that Senate ture something, he’s not going to be reason these bureaucrats will say, well, bill out of the Senate—today, tomor- able to hire new people that are able to I think that firm over there is one I row, this week, next week—I men- run that factory and work in the of- think the government agency now tioned before that if we do so, your fices in that factory as well or that should take over. Isn’t that really too credit costs will go up. That same business as well because this legisla- much power in the hands of the govern- study also found the number of jobs tion will basically shift that money, ment? And doesn’t it open up our econ- will be impacted in this country as job-creation dollars, from that prac- omy to political bullying rather than well. And here’s what they found: the tical good use for the economy over the way it should be? study found that the CFPA, the Con- here to, well, let’s say not a job-cre- And the way it should be is it should sumer Financial Protection Agency, ating use—another problem of the be that a firm’s success or ultimate which is a provision in that bill over in overall legislation that the Senate is failure should be decided by the free the Senate, will actually reduce net trying to pass as we speak. markets, decided by the people of the new jobs in the economy by 4.3 percent. So at a time when Americans are country whether they think this com- Let me repeat that: if the Senate bill pleading with the political leaders to pany is providing the services they like were to pass and that new CFPA were stop government overreach in the econ- and this company is not providing. to be created, as the President wants it omy and in their lives, well, this bill That’s the way it has been for 200-plus to be created, you would reduce net basically, again, doesn’t listen to those years—or longer than that, actually— new jobs in the economy by 4.3 percent. Americans. The Senate bill basically in this country, and now we’re going to So pass the Senate bill, see the net greatly expands government authority change all that and allow bureaucrats number of jobs go down by 4.3 percent. for government bureaucrats to regulate to say, you win, you lose, we’re going There’s another provision in the bill now another huge segment of the econ- to take over you, we’re going to not as well, just as an aside—without get- omy, including, by the way, non-finan- take over you; we’re going to provide ting into the weeds, as they say, por- cial institutions, things like retail you with a bailout at taxpayers’ ex- tions of the bill—it says the derivative stores that offer layaway plans, compa- pense; you’re going to have to do it on and systemic risk portion of the bill— nies that finance their own sales, and your own. And you the citizens out that’s a whole other portion separate even manufacturers that ensure there are going to have to all pay the from the CFPA, that is a section that against their risk. price of this. tries to regulate and address the issue All these areas had absolutely noth- Those of you who think you have of derivatives. And Republicans, by the ing to do with the economic problems nothing to do with financial services,

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It’s going to that was the derivatives portion of the ly make it more difficult for companies impact upon all of us if we are to pass bill. Derivatives, I’ve heard them de- to hedge their risks. That’s why I say a this failed bill over in the Senate. scribed in a number of different ways, lot of businesses may not recognize Now, several portions of the bill also insurance policies or such, but without how it impacts upon them. Maybe it is are handouts to—who do you think? going into the details on how they ac- not the company themselves, it is The trial bar. Why is that? Because it tually operate, remember this about other companies that they deal with, will increase lawsuits. It will benefit derivatives, I guess, to take away from that they have to deal with. If they lawyers, but drive up costs for every- my remarks on derivatives: none of the can’t hedge their risks properly, they body else. Nothing against lawyers by experts that came before the com- will find themselves at odds with being any means, trial lawyers as well, but mittee—those who use them, those who able to prosper and do as well next year do we really need another piece of leg- didn’t use them, those who are in- as they have in the past. islation that will just basically involved with them, those who are not So when the Senate bill tries to do crease the number of lawsuits in this involved with them, academics and the this, what it’s really doing is adding country? Don’t we have enough law- like—there was no one who said that huge new costs to risk management. suits already going on? Do we need to the problems that we find ourselves in What will that do? That will needlessly set up a structure that fundamentally today were because of the structure or tie up companies’ moneys that could is done in such a way that most of the the makeup of derivatives themselves. otherwise be used to create jobs. It experts looking at it are saying, yes, No. I think most of the experts who goes back to that little analogy I had the number of lawsuits is going to in- came to us said it was the fact that you before saying that if you have a com- crease just because there is so much had trading in derivatives without ade- pany that says we have X number of ambiguity that’s out there? quate transparency and capital there dollars in the bank that we are intend- Also, at a time when you’re seeing a in certain circumstances, like in the ing to use for new expansion, produc- growing consensus that the Federal Re- AIG situation. tion, or growth, now that money may serve should be less powerful, let’s take be unfortunately tied up over here b 1900 a look at the Federal Reserve, and isn’t through all the new regulation and there a consensus now. I think we saw And then similarly, with the AIG sit- otherwise, and capital margin require- bipartisan support that the amount of uation you had a situation where the ments and the like. And if they can’t control and authority and power of the regulators who were charged with have it over here to grow the company, Federal Reserve, I thought there was knowing what they are doing, having prosper the company, and create new growing consensus in this country and the authority to do so, failed to live up jobs and the like, and new benefits for also in this Congress, in this House, to their obligation to monitor the very their employees because it’s now tied that maybe the Federal Reserve should entities that they are supposed to be up, who hurts? Who pays the price? It be reined in a little—or some were say- giving oversight to. Isn’t it a little bit is the employees, it is the economy, it ing a whole lot. That’s not what is hap- ironic that we see now in the Senate is the community that that business pening over in the Senate. that those very same failed regulators finds itself in. So at a time when you’re seeing a are going to get even bigger and broad- Now, to all that truly terrible legis- growing consensus that the Federal Re- er powers. lation that we see sitting in the Senate serve should be given less power, not In any event, on the derivative por- that Senator REID is trying to push more, the Senate bill greatly expands tion of the bill, what does the Senate through without a true committee the Federal regulatory powers. This is bill do? Well, it sets up a really, I don’t process where we could really get into done despite the fact the board has a know what is a good word for it—I the weeds and find out what is in those proven track record of failing to iden- guess a technical word would be clum- 1,300-plus pages and try to understand tify systemic risks before they actually sy—it sets up a clumsy new two-tiered all the consequences, intended and oth- occur in its overeagerness to pay tax- SEC-CFTC regulatory regime over all erwise, the Republicans do have a com- payers money at risk while conducting derivative users. And that is really a prehensive substitute. It has received fiscal policy without accountability. It huge portion of the economy. unanimous support from the party and has an overeagerness to put taxpayers’ You know, the average person says, those here who have worked on it, and money at risk while conducting fiscal ‘‘I don’t use derivatives.’’ And the aver- also significant support from those policy without any accountability. age small business might say, ‘‘I don’t players, both involved with the discus- And any time we try to get that ac- use derivatives.’’ But that small busi- sion, academics and otherwise. countability, I should add just as a side ness begins to look one step behind its And it is really also the only truly note, what do we get? We get pushback daily activities, it may find that the bipartisan plan that’s out there. Be- from the Federal Reserve. Pushback, source of its credit does in fact use de- cause whether you are a Republican or whether it’s a Republican idea; rivatives. That industry that has a par- Democrat, I think most in this country pushback, whether it’s a Democrat idea ticular product that they manufacture, agree on one theme: No more bailouts. to try to put in some additional levels what have you, maybe people in the So it’s bipartisan in the theme, it’s bi- of accountability and transparency. company that work there don’t recog- partisan in the merits, it’s bipartisan And so despite that, the Senate bill is nize it, but you talk to the CFO, chief in the actual language. Its central going to say we’re going to give them financial officer or otherwise, you will theme, as I say, is no more bailouts. even more and greater power and con- find out that they actually do use de- And our plan depends on an expedited trol. rivatives to protect themselves, just bankruptcy rather than a government- Given the extraordinary government like other companies use risk manage- run bailout fund. interventions into private firms we’ve ment as mechanisms to protect other Let me give you one, two, three, four already seen with the trampling of the portions of their business. So they are points that are in it. It provides com- rule of law in order to benefit political used. They are a huge portion of the prehensive transparency and account- favorites in the auto industry, for in- economy. ability among the major traders in the stance, I’m very uncomfortable with And here we have a Senate bill now derivative markets without setting up any of these new sweeping powers. The saying we are going to fool around with that Byzantine new regulatory regime auto industry, I guess, is a clear exam- this and set up this new two-tiered SEC that I just mentioned a minute ago. It ple of that. It goes back to what I was and CFTC regulatory regime over all allows for real consumer protection, saying before: Federal Government, bu- the derivative users. And in a way it important, without a bureaucracy that reaucrats saying this company wins, goes back to my earlier point that it separates consumer protection from

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They did not. lative program and any special orders That simply means that you are not Remember, finally, it was largely heretofore entered, was granted to: going to say that there is somebody government that got us into this situa- (The following Members (at the re- sitting over here looking over an insti- tion we find ourselves in in the first quest of Mr. TOWNS) to revise and ex- tution saying, well, I think you should place. It was the implosion of Fannie tend their remarks and include extra- do this in order to be safe and sound and Freddie that created so many of neous material:) and prudentially run, and you are the other problems that we see across going to have somebody over here in a the economic spectrum as we see it Mr. TOWNS, for 5 minutes, today. totally different silo, a different agen- today. It was also the easy money pol- Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. cy, who is going to be saying, well, I icy of the Fed and the errors that were Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, for 5 minutes, think you should have a consumer made over time there. It was the mis- today. product that works this way or works placed incentives and downright re- that way. And if they are working at quirements in the housing finance sec- Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. cross-purposes, which one prevails? tor that basically encouraged or forced Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. Well, at the end of the day, the confirms to lend to borrowers that (The following Members (at the re- sumer is the one that hurts. shouldn’t have been buying a home in quest of Mr. POE of Texas) to revise and Additionally, third point, the Repub- the first place. It was government reg- extend their remarks and include ex- lican plan reins in the Fed instead of ulators that didn’t do their job whom traneous material:) giving it vast new powers. It goes to the Democrats would like to further Mr. POE of Texas, for 5 minutes, May that point I raised before. The Demo- empower and provide a false sense of 4. crat majority plan in the House and security and hamper the free markets. the Senate says, ‘‘Hey, Fed, you’ve It was all those problems that Mr. JONES, for 5 minutes, May 4. been doing such a wonderful job with brought us to the situation that we Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, monetary policy, you’ve been doing find ourselves in today. None of those for 5 minutes, today. such a wonderful job with regulation of problems are addressed either at all or Mr. BILBRAY, for 5 minutes, today. the institutions under you, you’ve done in a correct manner in the legislation Mr. MORAN of Kansas, for 5 minutes, such a wonderful job, Federal Reserve, that we see in the Senate right now. with being able to see the calamities May 4. Now is the time that we have an op- down the road.’’ I say of course that all portunity to do right for the American tongue in cheek. They say, ‘‘Well, f public. Now is the time we have an op- we’re going to make you even larger portunity to do right for the economy. and more expansive and grow in SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Now is the time we have an oppor- power.’’ The Speaker announced her signa- tunity to create new jobs and new ex- Well, not for the Republicans, not for ture to an enrolled bill of the Senate of pansions in the economy, to make the most Americans. Most Americans want the following title: economy of tomorrow better for busi- us to rein in the Fed. And that is what S. 3253. An act to provide for an additional the Republican bill will do, by giving it nesses, for small community banks, for small communities across this country, temporary extension of programs under the less powers than it has right now. Small Business Act and the Small Business Fourthly, the Republican plan re- for families as well. But we can only do Investment Act of 1958, and for other pur- sponsibly deals with Fannie and that if we work in a truly bipartisan poses. Freddie, one of the biggest culprits in manner to go through the process and the entire process. Believe it or not, begin the discussions on what the root f the Senate bill, the Dodd-Frank-Obama causes of these problems were and to bill, does absolutely nothing with re- come up with a no-bailout philosophy BILL PRESENTED TO THE gard to Fannie and Freddie and the and approach to this that addresses the PRESIDENT GSEs. Think about this little number GSEs—Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac— Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the right now. You hear about all the that reins in the excessive powers of House, reports that on April 26, 2010, money that was spent over the last the Federal Reserve, and addresses the she presented to the President of the year or so out of taxpayer pockets, other concerns of job creation and the United States, for his approval, the fol- whether it goes to the Wall Street bail- other concerns of regulation that I lowing bill. outs, whether it goes to the auto indus- have addressed already this evening. If we do that, then we will be successful H.R. 4360. To designate the Department of try, whether it goes to AIG or Bear Veterans Affairs blind rehabilitation center Stearns and you just name it, all those for this generation and generations to in Long Beach, California, as the Major billions and billions of dollars went out come. Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department the door. You know which bailout real- I look forward to actually being able of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation ly trumps even all those combined? It to get to that point in time. I look for- Center. would be the GSEs, Fannie Mae and ward to hearing from the other side of Freddie Mac, where, as I mentioned I the aisle and hearing from the Senate f think earlier this evening, the number that the bill they are pushing right ADJOURNMENT is close to $400 billion already pro- now, the Dodd-Frank-Obama bill, is jected to cost the taxpayer over the being pulled and they are no longer Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. next 10 years. And the President’s plan, going to force the votes, but instead Speaker, I move that the House do now the Dodd-Frank plan, is silent on try- they are willing to open up a true and adjourn. ing to do anything about that. honest dialogue to get the job done. The motion was agreed to; accord- Not only are they silent about doing When that time comes, I will be willing ingly (at 7 o’clock and 10 minutes anything about that, it’s silent as to to work with them to accomplish that. p.m.), the House adjourned until to- putting any limits to it. Right now With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back morrow, Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at there is no limit to the amount of the balance of my time. 10 a.m.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Arrival Departure Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 Lorraine C. Miller ...... 3 /27 4 /2 Thailand ...... Baht 1,0720.00 Dollar 11,642.60 ...... 12,714.60 John V. Sullivan ...... 3 /27 4 /2 Thailand ...... Baht 1,0720.00 Dollar 11,642.60 ...... 12,714.60 Thomas J. Wickham ...... 3/27 4/2 Thailand ...... Baht 1,0720.00 Dollar 11,642.60 ...... 12,714.60 Tonya L. Spratt-Williams ...... 3/27 4/2 Thailand ...... Baht 1,0720.00 Dollar 11,642.60 ...... 12,714.60 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. LORRAINE C. MILLER, Apr. 9, 2010. (AMENDED) REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA, KOSOVO, MACEDONIA, SERBIA, AND GERMANY, EXPENDED BETWEEN FEB. 13 AND FEB. 22, 2010

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 Hon. Earl Pomeroy ...... 2 /14 2 /16 Bosnia and Herzegovina ...... 268.00 ...... 4,260.00 ...... 4,528.00 John Lis ...... 2/14 2/16 Bosnia and Herzegovina ...... 518.00 ...... 9,275.00 ...... 9,793.00 Rachael Leman ...... 2/14 2/16 Bosnia and Herzegovina ...... 518.00 ...... 9,275.00 ...... 9,793.00 Hon. Earl Pomeroy ...... 2 /16 2 /17 Kosovo ...... 217.00 ...... 217.00 John Lis ...... 2/16 2/17 Kosovo ...... 217.00 ...... 217.00 Rachael Leman ...... 2/16 2/17 Kosovo ...... 217.00 ...... 217.00 Hon. Earl Pomeroy ...... 2 /17 2 /18 Macedonia ...... 299.00 ...... 299.00 John Lis ...... 2/17 2/18 Macedonia ...... 299.00 ...... 299.00 Rachael Leman ...... 2/17 2/18 Macedonia ...... 299.00 ...... 299.00 Hon. Earl Pomeroy ...... 2 /18 2 /21 Serbia ...... 671.00 ...... 671.00 John Lis ...... 2/18 2/21 Serbia ...... 1,171.00 ...... 1,171.00 Rachael Leman ...... 2/18 2/21 Serbia ...... 1,171.00 ...... 1,171.00 Hon. Earl Pomeroy ...... 2 /21 2 /22 Germany ...... 232.00 ...... 232.00 John Lis ...... 2/21 2/22 Germany ...... 232.00 ...... 232.00 Rachael Leman ...... 2/21 2/22 Germany ...... 232.00 ...... 232.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. EARL POMEROY, Apr. 13, 2010. REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2010

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- 7203. A letter from the Assistant to the ETC. riculture. Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Re- 7201. A letter from the Director, Defense serve System, transmitting the System’s Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- ‘‘Major’’ final rule — Electronic Fund Trans- communications were taken from the partment of Defense, transmitting the De- fers [Regulation E; Docket No. R-1377] re- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- ceived April 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. quisition Regulation Supplement; Research 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial 7199. A letter from the Regulatory Analyst, and Development Contract Type Determina- Services. Department of Agriculture, transmitting the tion (DFARS Case 2006-D053) (RIN: 0750-AF79) 7204. A letter from the Chairman, U.S.- Department’s final rule — Swine Contract received March 26, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. China Economic and Security Review Com- Library (RIN: 0580-AB06) received April 11, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed mission, transmitting the Commission’s 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Services. record of the public hearing on ‘‘China’s Ac- Committee on Agriculture. 7202. A letter from the Principal Deputy, tivities in Southeast Asia and the Implica- 7200. A letter from the Director, Regu- Department of the Navy, transmitting notice tions for U.S. Interests’’; to the Committee latory Management Division, Environmental of cancellation of public-private competi- on Financial Services. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tions performed under the Office of Manage- 7205. A letter from the Acting Scientific cy’s final rule — Flumioxazin; Pesticide Tol- ment and Budget Circular A-76 ‘‘Perform- Director, Department of Health and Human erances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0885; FRL-8810-3] ance of Commercial Activities’’; to the Com- Services, transmitting the Annual Report on received February 17, 2010, pursuant to 5 mittee on Armed Services. the National Institute of Child Health and

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A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Preliminary Damage Assessment informa- native Fuel Vehicles for fiscal year 2009, pur- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- tion on FEMA-1874-DR for the Common- suant to 42 U.S.C. 13218; to the Committee on mitting the Department’s final rule — wealth of Virginia; jointly to the Commit- Energy and Commerce. Amendment of Class E Airspace; Killeen, TX tees on Transportation and Infrastructure, 7207. A letter from the Chief, Policy and [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0928; Airspace Docket Homeland Security, and Appropriations. Rules Division, OET, Federal Communica- No. 09-ASW-28] received April 13, 2010, pursu- 7226. A letter from the Administrator, tions Commission, transmitting the Com- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, mission’s final rule — Amendment of Parts on Transportation and Infrastructure. transmitting the Department’s report on the 25, 74, 78 and 101 of the Rules regarding Co- 7217. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Preliminary Damage Assessment informa- ordination between the Non-Geostationary cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- tion on FEMA-1875-DR for the State of Mary- and Geostationary Satellite Orbit Fixed-Sat- mitting the Department’s final rule — land; jointly to the Committees on Transpor- ellite Service and Fixed, Broadcast Auxiliary Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lampasas, tation and Infrastructure, Homeland Secu- and Cable Television Relay Services in the 7 TX [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0925; Airspace rity, and Appropriations. GHz, 10 GHz and 13 GHz Frequency Bands Docket No. 09-ASW-25] received April 13, f [ET Docket No.: 03-254] received April 26, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infra- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Committee on Energy and Commerce. structure. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 7208. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 7218. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ment of Energy, transmitting a legislative cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of proposal to provide additional Flexibility to mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- committees were delivered to the Clerk the Department of Energy Materials Protec- lishment of Class E Airspace; Panama City, for printing and reference to the proper tion, Control, and Accounting Program; to Tyndall AFB, FL [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0249; calendar, as follows: the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Airspace Docket No. 10-ASO-22] received Ms. SLAUGHTER: Committee on Rules. 7209. A letter from the Director, Office of April 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. House Resolution 1300. Resolution providing Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5013) to transmitting the Department’s final rule — tation and Infrastructure. amend title 10, United States Code, to pro- Oklahoma Regulatory Program [SATS No. 7219. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- vide for performance management of the de- OK-0320-FOR; Docket No. OSM-2008-0023] re- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- fense acquisition system, and for other pur- ceived April 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- poses (Rept. 111–467). Referred to the House 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural lishment of Class E Airspace; Quitman, GA Calendar. Resources. [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0053; Airspace Docket 7210. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- No. 10-ASO-19] received April 13, 2010, pursu- f trator for Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- on Transportation and Infrastructure. mitting the Administration’s final rule — 7220. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Correc- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- bills and resolutions of the following tions [Docket No.: 071220872-0093-04] (RIN: mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- titles were introduced and severally re- 0648-AS71 and 0648-AU71) received March 17, lishment of Class E Airspace; Mount Pleasnt, ferred, as follows: 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the SC [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0069; Airspace Committee on Natural Resources. Docket No. 10-ASO-15] received April 13, 2010, By Mr. DELAHUNT (for himself, Mr. 7211. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ISSA, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- SCOTT of Virginia, and Ms. RICHARD- mitting the Department’s final rule — Revi- ture. SON): sion of Class E Airspace; Iliamna, AK [Dock- 7221. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- H.R. 5143. A bill to establish the National et No.: FAA-2009-1036; Airspace Docket No. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Criminal Justice Commission; to the Com- 09-AAL-17] received April 26, 2010, pursuant mitting the Department’s final rule — Revi- mittee on the Judiciary. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on sion of Prohibited Area P-49; Crawford, TX By Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas: Transportation and Infrastructure. [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0921; Airspace Docket H.R. 5144. A bill to establish the Buffalo 7212. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- No. 09-AWA-3] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received Bayou National Heritage Area in the State cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- April 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Texas, and for other purposes; to the Com- mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mittee on Natural Resources. lishment of Class E Airspace; Hailey, ID tation and Infrastructure. By Mr. MCNERNEY: [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0954; Airspace Docket 7222. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- H.R. 5145. A bill to amend title 38, United No. 09-ANM-11] received April 26, 2010, pursu- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- States Code, to improve the continuing pro- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee mitting the Department’s final rule — Ex- fessional education reimbursement provided on Transportation and Infrastructure. tension of Compliance Date for Cockpit to health professionals employed by the De- 7213. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Voice Recorder and Digital Flight Data Re- partment of Veterans Affairs; to the Com- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- corder Regulations [Docket No.: FAA-2005- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 20245; Amendment No. 27-45, 29-52, 91-313, 121- By Mr. MITCHELL (for himself, Mr. worthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. 349, 125-60 and 135-121] (RIN: 2120-AJ65) MATHESON, Mr. PAUL, Mr. TEAGUE, Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & recieved April 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN, Mr. SALAZAR, 440) Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0656; 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. HALL of New York, Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-038-AD; tation and Infrastructure. Mr. HOLT, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. Amendment 39-16056; AD 2009-22-05] (RIN: 7223. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ISRAEL, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Ms. 2120-AA64) received April 26, 2010, pursuant cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- TITUS, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. DON- Transportation and Infrastructure. lishment of Class E Airspace; Luverne, MN NELLY of Indiana, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. 7214. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- [Docket No.: FAA-2009-1150; Airspace Docket GIFFORDS, Mr. HARE, Mr. BURTON of cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- No. 09-AGL-34] received April 13, 2010, pursu- Indiana, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee QUIGLEY, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, worthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mrs. HALVORSON, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. Corporation Model G58 Airplanes [Docket 7224. A letter from the Director, Regu- HODES, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. No.: FAA-2009-1176; Directorate Identifier latory Management Division, Environmental ARCURI, Ms. KILROY, Mr. WALZ, Ms. 2009-CE-062-AD; Amendment 39-16226; AD Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- MARKEY of Colorado, Mr. BARROW, 2010-06-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 26, cy’s final rule — Notice of Availability of Mr. POLIS, Mr. KRATOVIL, Mr. CHAN- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Class Deviation; Disputes Resolution Proce- DLER, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. Committee on Transportation and Infra- dures Related to Clean Water and Drinking ALTMIRE, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. structure. Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF and PETERSON, Mr. GORDON of Tennessee, 7215. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- DWSRF, respectively) Reallocation Under Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. DRIEHAUS, Mr. FOS- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- the American Reinvestment and Recovery TER, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. KLEIN of mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- Act of 2009 (ARRA) [FRL-9115-1] received Florida, Mrs. DAHLKEMPER, Ms. KAP- lishment of Low Altitude Area Navigation February 17, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. TUR, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. AUSTRIA, Route (T-284); Houston, TX [Docket No.: 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Mr. HILL, Ms.

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MATSUI, Mr. CHILDERS, Mr. of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- By Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida: CARNAHAN, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. tion of the committee concerned. H. Res. 1301. A resolution supporting the REICHERT, Mr. KAGEN, Mr. MINNICK, By Mr. HIMES: goals and ideals of National Train Day; to Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. COBLE, Mr. H.R. 5154. A bill to authorize public hous- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- BRIGHT, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. POMEROY, ing agencies to use public housing operating structure. Mr. SPACE, Mr. LANCE, Ms. GRANGER, funds as collateral for financing energy con- By Mr. CAO (for himself, Mr. HONDA, Ms. JENKINS, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. servation improvements and to freeze utility Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. DENT, FORBES, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. MORAN of consumption levels for purposes of deter- and Mr. CASSIDY): Kansas, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. ALEX- mining Operating Fund assistance, and for H. Res. 1302. A resolution supporting the ANDER, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. REHBERG, other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- goals and ideals of National Hepatitis Aware- Ms. SUTTON, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. VAN cial Services. ness Month and World Hepatitis Day; to the HOLLEN, and Mr. BOOZMAN): By Mr. JONES (for himself and Mr. Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5146. A bill to provide that Members of ORTIZ): By Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Congress shall not receive a cost of living ad- H.R. 5155. A bill to direct the Secretary of Florida (for himself, Ms. WATSON, Mr. justment in pay during fiscal year 2011; to Commerce to conduct an aerial assessment CAMPBELL, Mr. KIND, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. the Committee on House Administration, of sea turtle populations in United States MCINTYRE, Mr. ISSA, and Mr. ENGEL): and in addition to the Committee on Over- waters, and for other purposes; to the Com- H. Res. 1303. A resolution recognizing the sight and Government Reform, for a period mittee on Natural Resources. close friendship and historical ties between to be subsequently determined by the Speak- By Ms. MATSUI (for herself, Mr. RUSH, the United Kingdom and the United States; er, in each case for consideration of such pro- Mr. DINGELL, and Ms. ESHOO): to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 5156. A bill to provide for the estab- By Mr. MARSHALL (for himself, Mr. committee concerned; considered and passed. lishment of a Clean Energy Technology Man- LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- By Mr. OBERSTAR (for himself, Mr. ufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to gia, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. LINDER, Mr. MICA, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. CAMP, Mr. assist United States businesses with export- SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. GINGREY of COSTELLO, and Mr. PETRI): ing clean energy technology products and Georgia, Mr. BARROW, Mr. PRICE of H.R. 5147. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- services; to the Committee on Foreign Af- Georgia, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and fairs, and in addition to the Committee on JOHNSON of Georgia, and Mr. BROUN expenditure authority of the Airport and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be of Georgia): Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United subsequently determined by the Speaker, in H. Res. 1304. A resolution honoring the States Code, to extend authorizations for the each case for consideration of such provi- members of the 48th Infantry Brigade Com- airport improvement program, and for other sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the bat Team of the State of Georgia’s Army Na- purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- committee concerned. tional Guard for their service and sacrifice tation and Infrastructure, and in addition to By Mr. OWENS: on behalf of the United States from 2009 to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- H.R. 5157. A bill to amend title 31, United 2010; to the Committee on Armed Services. States Code, to provide for the issuance of riod to be subsequently determined by the f Speaker, in each case for consideration of War on Debt Bonds; to the Committee on such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Ways and Means. MEMORIALS By Mr. WILSON of Ohio: tion of the committee concerned. Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memo- By Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mr. TOWNS, H.R. 5158. A bill to require Federal contrac- rials were presented and referred as fol- Mr. CHAFFETZ, and Mrs. MALONEY): tors and subcontractors to comply with cer- H.R. 5148. A bill to amend title 39, United tain reporting requirements and trans- lows: States Code, to clarify the instances in parency standards; to the Committee on 265. The SPEAKER presented a memorial which the term ‘‘census’’ may appear on Oversight and Government Reform. of the House of Representatives of the State mailable matter; to the Committee on Over- By Mr. HINCHEY (for himself, Mrs. of Kansas, relative to House Resolution No. sight and Government Reform. CAPPS, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. 6032 urging the United States Congress to se- By Mr. BONNER: BOSWELL, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. lect the Boeing NewGen Tanker; to the Com- H.R. 5149. A bill to extend Federal recogni- ARCURI, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. GRIJALVA, mittee on Armed Services. tion to the Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians of Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. KIL- 266. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- Alabama, and for other purposes; to the DEE, Mr. FARR, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. resentatives of the State of Maine, relative Committee on Natural Resources. MCCOLLUM, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. to House Joint Resolution 1303 urging the By Mr. CHILDERS: SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. LEWIS Congress of the United States to support a H.R. 5150. A bill to restore Second Amend- of Georgia, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. strong clean energy and climate bill; to the ment rights in the District of Columbia; to JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. LEE of Cali- Committee on Energy and Commerce. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- fornia, Mr. TANNER, Mr. SERRANO, f ment Reform. Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. SPEIER, By Mr. FLAKE: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 5151. A bill to limit the amount which CUMMINGS, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors may be made available for the Members’ CLARKE, Ms. KILROY, Ms. EDWARDS of Representational Allowance for fiscal year Maryland, Mr. TONKO, Ms. SHEA-POR- were added to public bills and resolu- 2011, to prohibit the use of such Allowance TER, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. tions as follows: for expenses of official mail of any material LOEBSACK, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, H.R. 43: Mr. WEINER, Mr. LARSON of Con- other than a document transmitted under Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. KAP- necticut, Mr. COURTNEY, and Mr. DOGGETT. the official letterhead of the Member in- TUR, Mr. ISRAEL, Mrs. MALONEY, Ms. H.R. 213: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan and Mr. volved, and to require the quarterly state- BALDWIN, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of Cali- FORBES. ment of costs incurred for official mail by of- fornia, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. FILNER, Mr. H.R. 303: Mr. JONES, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and fices of the House of Representatives to pro- JACKSON of Illinois, and Ms. ROYBAL- Mr. ALTMIRE. vide a separate breakdown of the costs in- ALLARD): H.R. 333: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas and Mr. curred for each method of mass communica- H. Con. Res. 268. Concurrent resolution SOUDER. tion covered by the statement; to the Com- supporting the goals and ideals of National H.R. 616: Mr. TIAHRT. mittee on House Administration. Women’s Health Week, and for other pur- H.R. 758: Ms. FUDGE, Ms. BALDWIN, and Mr. By Mr. GINGREY of Georgia (for him- poses; to the Committee on Oversight and QUIGLEY. self, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, and Mr. Government Reform. H.R. 775: Mr. STARK. KINGSTON): By Mr. PETERSON (for himself, Mr. H.R. 949: Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. OLVER, Ms. H.R. 5152. A bill to adjust the boundary of LUCAS, Ms. MARKEY of Colorado, Mr. MOORE of Wisconsin, and Mr. HARE. the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield BOSWELL, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. KINGSTON, H.R. 988: Mr. SHUSTER and Mr. UPTON. Park to include the Wallis House and Mrs. DAHLKEMPER, Mr. MORAN of H.R. 1074: Mr. BOSWELL and Mr. TIM MUR- Harriston Hill, and for other purposes; to the Kansas, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. SMITH of PHY of Pennsylvania. Committee on Natural Resources. Nebraska, Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN, Mr. H.R. 1079: Mr. MORAN of Kansas. By Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN: NEUGEBAUER, Mr. KISSELL, Mr. H.R. 1175: Mr. MCNERNEY. H.R. 5153. A bill to amend the Minuteman CONAWAY, Mr. KRATOVIL, Mr. ELLS- H.R. 1430: Mr. PAULSEN. Missile National Historic Site Establishment WORTH, Mr. GRAVES, Mrs. LUMMIS, H.R. 1578: Mr. CLAY. Act of 1999 to modify the boundary of the and Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois): H.R. 1587: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in H. Con. Res. 269. Concurrent resolution H.R. 1625: Mr. HOLDEN. South Dakota, and for other purposes; to the congratulating the outstanding professional H.R. 1671: Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. GORDON of Committee on Natural Resources, and in ad- public servants, both past and present, of the Tennessee, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, and Mr. dition to the Committee on Agriculture, for Natural Resources Conservation Service on KAGEN. a period to be subsequently determined by the occasion of its 75th anniversary; to the H.R. 1751: Ms. MATSUI, Mr. MOORE of Kan- the Speaker, in each case for consideration Committee on Agriculture. sas, and Ms. HIRONO.

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H.R. 1806: Mr. ORTIZ. H.R. 4759: Mr. SHULER. H. Res. 407: Ms. DEGETTE and Ms. WATSON. H.R. 2003: Mr. LANGEVIN. H.R. 4800: Mr. NADLER of New York. H. Res. 764: Mr. ROHRABACHER Mr. H.R. 2016: Ms. WATSON. H.R. 4812: Mr. SALAZAR. CHAFFETZ, and Mr. MCINTYRE. H.R. 2067: Mr. HIMES. H.R. 4830: Mr. LOEBSACK and Mr. WU. H. Res. 767: Ms. HIRONO and Mr. RYAN of H.R. 2084: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 4844: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. Ohio. H.R. 2104: Ms. CHU. GENE GREEN of Texas, and Mr. CRENSHAW. H. Res. 1033: Mr. CARNEY, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. H.R. 2156: Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. H.R. 4850: Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. DAVIS of Ken- MCHENRY, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, H.R. 2262: Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. HALL of New tucky, Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. KILPATRICK of and Mr. COLE. York, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. MOORE of Michigan, and Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. H. Res. 1073: Mr. ADERHOLT and Mr. PENCE. Kansas, and Mr. MCMAHON. H.R. 4856: Ms. HARMAN and Mr. MITCHELL. H. Res. 1131: Mr. MICHAUD and Ms. EDDIE H.R. 2414: Ms. MATSUI and Mr. SCHRADER. H.R. 4866: Mr. AKIN and Mrs. MCMORRIS BERNICE Johnson of Texas. H.R. 2417: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. RODGERS. H. Res. 1152: Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 2455: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. H.R. 4868: Mr. LANGEVIN. H. Res. 1217: Mr. KING of New York, Mrs. CASTLE, Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania, H.R. 4870: Mr. FARR and Mr. COHEN. and Mr. Sablan. H.R. 4914: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. LOWEY, and Mr. TONKO. H.R. 2575: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 4918: Mr. TAYLOR. H. Res. 1224: Mr. STARK and Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 2597: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 4919: Mr. LATTA. H. Res. 1229: Mr. CHAFFETZ. H.R. 2753: Mr. TIAHRT. H.R. 4925: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. ARCURI. H. Res. 1240: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. BORDALLO, H.R. 2891: Mr. HEINRICH. H.R. 4943: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska and Mr. Mr. BERMAN, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 2941: Ms. ESHOO and Mr. COURTNEY. INGLIS. fornia, Ms. FUDGE, and Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H.R. 2987: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. H.R. 4947: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA and Mr. H. Res. 1241: Mr. SOUDER. H.R. 3043: Ms. TITUS, Mr. MEEK of Florida, ARCURI. H. Res. 1247: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, and Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 4953: Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts, Mr. OLVER, H.R. 3116: Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 5012: Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. DELAHUNT, H.R. 3185: Mr. HOLT, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ H.R. 5015: Ms. BALDWIN and Mr. OLVER. Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. MOORE of of California, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, and Mr. H.R. 5035: Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. SPACE, Mr. Wisconsin, Mr. FILNER, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, BISHOP of Georgia. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. KRATOVIL, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. H.R. 3212: Mr. COHEN and Mr. HODES. Mr. POMEROY, Mr. MCCOTTER, and Mr. MATSUI, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. TSONGAS, Ms. RICH- H.R. 3339: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. FILNER, and CAPUANO. ARDSON, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. Mr. THOMPSON of California. H.R. 5040: Ms. BALDWIN. PRICE of North Carolina, Ms. EDWARDS of H.R. 5044: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. H.R. 3355: Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Maryland, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. H.R. 5065: Mr. BONNER, Mr. LINDER, Mr. H.R. 3393: Mr. NYE, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, SHULER, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. HONDA, LAMBORN, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. PRICE of Geor- Mr. ROSS, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. Mr. CONYERS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. gia, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, and Mr. ARCURI, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. KRATOVIL, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. COSTA, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. WOLF, KING of New York. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. POMEROY, and Mr. Mr. LEVIN, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, H.R. 5078: Mr. FILNER. CHILDERS. and Mr. SKELTON. H.R. 5085: Mr. LEE of New York and Mr. H.R. 3415: Mr. OLSON. H. Res. 1261: Mr. GUTHRIE. MURPHY of New York. H.R. 3421: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- OE OFGREN H.R. 5089: Mr. WILSON of Ohio and Mr. H. Res. 1265: Ms. Z L of Cali- fornia, Mr. SIRES, and Mr. MICHAUD. fornia. H.R. 3441: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia and Mr. CARNAHAN. H. Res. 1275: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. HINCHEY. H.R. 5090: Ms. NORTON. H. Res. 1277: Mr. HOLT. H.R. 3594: Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 5092: Mr. MICA, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. ROG- H. Res. 1279: Mr. AKIN. H.R. 3597: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. ERS of Michigan, Mr. CLAY, Mr. BRADY of H. Res. 1285: Mr. LOBIONDO, Ms. BERKLEY, H.R. 3668: Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. MIL- Pennsylvania, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, LER of North Carolina, and Mr. LARSON of Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KIRK, Mr. KISSELL, Mr. Connecticut. BILBRAY, Mr. ANDREWS, Ms. GINNY BROWN- Mr. LAMBORN, and Ms. SCHWARTZ. H.R. 3706: Mr. HENSARLING. WAITE of Florida, Mr. BLUNT, Ms. WOOLSEY, H. Res. 1290: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. MORAN of H.R. 3734: Mr. BERMAN and Ms. FUDGE. Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. Virginia, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Ms. MCCOL- H.R. 3764: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. PIERLUISI, and SIMPSON, and Mrs. BIGGERT. LUM, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. H.R. 5111: Mr. SULLIVAN, Mrs. BACHMANN, SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. H.R. 4000: Mr. RANGEL and Mr. COHEN. Mr. FORBES, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. MCCOTTER, CONYERS, Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. WATSON, Ms. H.R. 4014: Mr. BERMAN, Mr. HONDA, Mr. Mr. WAMP, and Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. QUIGLEY, and Mr. SHERMAN, and Mrs. DAVIS of California. H.R. 5138: Mr. MANZULLO and Mr. BILBRAY. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 4128: Mr. BOOZMAN, Ms. RICHARDSON, H.R. 5142: Mr. TEAGUE and Mr. LARSON of H. Res. 1295: Mr. TERRY and Mr. SMITH of Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, and Mr. SESTAK. Connecticut. Nebraska. H.R. 4132: Mr. SCHIFF. H. Con. Res. 16: Mr. CHAFFETZ. H. Res. 1297: Mr. ARCURI, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. H.R. 4219: Mr. LAMBORN. H. Con. Res. 18: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. ISSA, Mr. MINNICK, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. H.R. 4223: Mr. YARMUTH. H. Con. Res. 200: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas RODRIGUEZ, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. TANNER, Mr. H.R. 4255: Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. CONNOLLY and Mr. KAGEN. TEAGUE, Mr. TERRY, Ms. TITUS, Mr. ADLER of of Virginia, Mr. SALAZAR, and Mr. ROGERS of H. Con. Res. 226: Mr. BISHOP of New York New Jersey, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. KAGEN, Mr. Michigan. and Mr. MCNERNEY. SCHAUER, Mr. BOREN, Mr. JONES, Mr. H.R. 4296: Mr. CAPUANO. H. Con. Res. 240: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. AL- H.R. 4303: Mr. STARK. COSTELLO, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. EXANDER, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. H.R. 4306: Mr. WALZ and Mr. AUSTRIA. GUTIERREZ, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, Ms. GORDON of Tennessee, Mr. KRATOVIL, Mr. H.R. 4309: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of BOCCIERI, Mr. COOPER, Mr. NYE, Mr. RAHALL, H.R. 4320: Mr. CUMMINGS and Mr. HOLT. California, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. Mr. BOYD, Mr. WALDEN, and Mr. PERRIELLO. H.R. 4329: Mr. SHIMKUS. DELAHUNT, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, and H.R. 4502: Mr. PETERS. Mr. TIERNEY. f H.R. 4530: Mr. MOORE of Kansas and Mr. H. Con. Res. 260: Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. ARCURI. QUIGLEY, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. H.R. 4544: Ms. NORTON. BRADY of Texas, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. PETITIONS, ETC. H.R. 4593: Mr. PLATTS. HUNTER, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. BARROW, H.R. 4638: Ms. DELAURO. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. FOSTER, Under clause 3 of rule XII, H.R. 4662: Mr. LATHAM, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. TERRY, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. CARTER, Mr. 121. The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. AL City of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, relative H.R. 4678: Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. MEEKS of GREEN of Texas, Mr. SHIMKUS, and Mr. to Resolution No. 2010–05 calling upon the New York, and Mr. ISRAEL. CONAWAY. United States Conference of Mayors to adopt H.R. 4749: Ms. CHU. H. Con. Res. 265: Mr. MILLER of Florida. a plan for providing economic relief to the H.R. 4751: Ms. BALDWIN and Mr. H. Con. Res. 266: Mr. ACKERMAN and Mr. Nation of Haiti; which was referred to the BLUMENAUER. FLEMING. Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 No. 60 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY up to 10 minutes each. The first 30 min- called to order by the Honorable MARK LEADER utes will be controlled by the majority. L. PRYOR, a Senator from the State of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The Republicans will control the final Arkansas. pore. The majority leader is recog- 30 minutes. nized. Following morning business, we will PRAYER resume consideration of the motion to f The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- proceed to the Wall Street reform leg- fered the following prayer: TRIBUTE TO OFFICER IAN DEUTCH islation. Let us pray. Mr. REID. Mr. President, 60 miles f God of Glory, let Your mercies draw outside Las Vegas is a rural commu- OBSTRUCTIONISM us to You. Wean us from all evil and nity called Pahrump. It originally had make us servants who live worthy of a series of artesian wells, had lots of Mr. REID. Mr. President, part of our Your love. Energize our Senators for water, and for many years they farmed required reading, as I was going today’s challenges, enabling them to cotton. But it has now become a retire- through college, was to read George Or- mount up on eagle’s wings, soaring ment and business community with well’s book, ‘‘1984,’’ which was looking high for Your glory. Help them to be golf courses there. It is a beautiful into the future. Of course, looking at devoted, confident, and obedient labor- community less than an hour from Las 1984 now, it is looking in the rearview ers for You. Lord, fill them with Your Vegas. mirror. But when I was in school we grace so that their lives will be like Last night a man who had just re- looked at ‘‘1984.’’ It was George Or- fountains of living water. We pray in turned from Afghanistan—his name is well’s classic book. Your great Name. Amen. Ian Deutch. It was his second day on The main focus of the book is how societies would be in the years to come, f the job as a police officer. He was mur- dered by a man who had a domestic dis- in 1984. It appears he was fairly pro- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE pute with a woman, and he was pro- phetic because one of the things that The Honorable MARK L. PRYOR led ceeding to a place of business with lots George Orwell talked about is that the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: and lots of people when he shot Officer there would come a time when people I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Deutch. would stand and talk, and whatever United States of America, and to the Repub- The officer who was with him, Thom- they said, the direct opposite would be lic for which it stands, one nation under God, as Klenczar, killed the gunman saving true. That is what we have going on indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. untold lives. This is a tragic story. The from my friends on the Republican side f slain man had a teenage child, a 7-year- of the aisle as it deals with Wall Street APPOINTMENT OF ACTING old, and just returned, as I have indi- reform, as it deals with what we have PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE cated, from Afghanistan in our mili- been doing legislatively. tary. It was his second day on the job— We have a situation where people The PRESIDING OFFICER. The not killed in Afghanistan, not wounded sometimes forget where we were. Let’s clerk will please read a communication in Afghanistan, killed in Pahrump, NV. talk about where we were for just a to the Senate from the President pro This is the way peace officers find short time. During the 8 years of the tempore (Mr. BYRD). themselves all over America every day Clinton administration, 24 million new The legislative clerk read the fol- protecting us from these criminals and jobs were created. During that period lowing letter: crazed people. I express my condo- of time, we were paying down the na- U.S. SENATE, lences to the entire Nye County Sher- tional debt. We were being criticized PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, iff’s Department and especially to for paying it down too fast, too quick- Washington, DC, April 27, 2010. Sheriff Anthony DeMeo and especially ly. To the Senate: Now comes 8 years of George Bush. Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, to the family of Ian Deutch. of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby f Let’s remember where we were. Privat- ization of Social Security was the cry appoint the Honorable MARK L. PRYOR, a SCHEDULE Senator from the State of Arkansas, to per- of the Bush administration. Then we form the duties of the Chair. Mr. REID. Mr. President, today fol- had a war of choice—and, by the way, ROBERT C. BYRD, lowing leader remarks, there will be a there is a new book out by Evan Thom- President pro tempore. period of morning business for 1 hour. as of Newsweek. He talks about the Mr. PRYOR thereupon assumed the During that period of time Senators rush to war, and I heard him inter- chair as Acting President pro tempore. will be permitted to speak therein for viewed.

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That does not take into consid- they have diabetes or other problems. ing a failsafe method to make sure that eration what has happened to the Iraqi We put $5 billion in that bill to allow when these big companies have a fu- people, hundreds of thousands of them States that already have programs to neral, they pay for it themselves. killed during this war. All of that war work with the people who have pre- So I cannot understand why we can- was unpaid for; the tax cuts to the existing disabilities. Those who do not, not go to the bill, have amendments of- wealthy, unpaid for. No longer was they have that $5 billion so that adults, fered. The end of negotiations should there any concern about paying down until we get the exchanges up, can terminate sometime. I was a trial law- the debt too quickly. apply to have insurance for preexisting yer by profession. Of course, it is good The Bush administration turned that disabilities. to negotiate, but there comes a time on its head. In fact, they got rid of all We also raised the age for young men when you have to say: OK. We have had of the rules that allowed us to do that, and women who are not getting mar- enough of this. Let’s let the jury de- including pay-go; that is, we pay for ried as early as they used to. They can cide. things as we go along. now be on their parents’ health insur- That is basically what we have done. So let’s understand a little bit where ance policy until they are 26 years old. The jury is the American people. They we were. In the last 2 months of the We filled the doughnut hole created decided they want us to move forward. Bush administration 11⁄2 million jobs during the Bush administration. So The American people, undeniably de- were lost. Obama came to the Presi- that health care legislation is ex- mand we protect them from Wall dency with this huge hole having been tremely important and good legislation Street, which has run wild. dug. I mean it was a hole that was a and important law in this country. Two-thirds of the American people sight to behold. We have worked out of Each day that goes by, part of the 4 support us cracking down on big bank- that hole. We still have a long ways to million businesses will be able to have ers’ reckless risk taking. I direct ev- go, but we have come a long ways out insurance for their employees that eryone within the sound of my voice to of that hole. they have never had before. People will read the book, the best seller—and it is We know we stopped a worldwide de- no longer suffer as a result of the a best seller for a good reason—called pression with the stimulus bill, the re- doughnut hole. People can stay on ‘‘The Big Short.’’ This book, written by covery bill. Now that is of little con- their insurance policy until they are the same man who wrote ‘‘The Blind solation for people who have lost their 26. Preexisting disabilities will not be Side,’’ talks about what has happened homes or who are afraid they are going the problem it was, and we have done on Wall Street. I am from a State that to lose their homes or who have lost other things. is famous for gambling. But the people their job or are afraid they are going to We are now moving to Wall Street re- who come to Las Vegas to gamble do so lose their job. But we have stopped the form. Here is where George Orwell with their own money. Wall Street bleeding. Now we have to get back to a comes into the picture. Everything the gambled and caused this problem with vibrant economy, and we can do that. Republicans have said about what we our money. They are gambling now We are not there yet. are trying to do with Wall Street re- with our money. The rules are the We have been able to accomplish a form is just the opposite. Whatever same today as they were when this de- lot. We have been able to stop that they say is just the opposite. bacle occurred. worldwide depression. We were able to I talked to one Republican Senator A majority of the American people pass the most significant environ- last night. support us asking banks to pay for mental legislation in more than a quar- I said: We should get on the bill and their own funerals. I already men- ter of a century. We created more than then you can offer all of the amend- tioned that. That is the fund financed 2 million acres of wilderness, 1,000 ments you think are appropriate. by the big financial firms to cover the miles of wild and scenic rivers, hun- That Senator said: No. We want all of cost of their liquidation—not to bail dreds of miles of trails, and many other the problems worked out before we get out banks that threaten the larger things in that bill. on the bill. economy, as some characterize it, but We passed the Lilly Ledbetter legis- I said: You know, that is not really to shut them down for good. The Amer- lation to more equalize pay between the way the Senate was set up 230 years ican people also demand that their men and women. We have passed legis- ago. The Senate is to be a body where leaders discuss these details and im- lation to stop mortgage fraud. We we proceed to legislation, then offer prove on those ideas. They have two passed legislation to stop children from amendments, and then there is a de- simple requests—this is the American being addicted by tobacco companies. bate that takes place. people: One, that their leaders look out For the first time in the history of this But the Republicans have a new for their economic security, and two, country, the FDA now controls to- standard; that is, they want to nego- that their legislators will legislate. In bacco, stopping people from being ad- tiate. That is the new banner. I wonder other words, they want us to protect dicted, as all of my family was when when the end of negotiations takes their job, and they want us to do our they were teenagers. place? The ranking member and the own job. Right now, Senate Repub- Credit card legislation—we were able chairman of the committee negotiated licans are refusing to do either. Yester- to move forward on that and stop many for months on this legislation. Then day, they stood together en bloc to of the abuses of credit card companies. when that fell through, one of the jun- block us from moving this bill to the National service legislation, something ior members of the committee stepped floor. They did not even want the Sen- that Senator Kennedy wanted for 30 forward and negotiated for a month, ate to talk about legislation as part of years, we were able to pass, and many and that fell through. the normal legislative process. other things, in spite of the Repub- There comes a time when we have to More than 2 years after the financial licans fighting us every step of the start legislating and stop negotiating. collapse that sparked a worldwide re- way. We have had dozens of filibusters. We have a bill that is on the Senate cession, Senate Republicans are claim- They have certainly established them- floor. It received all Democratic votes ing we are moving too fast—too fast. selves as the party of no. except one, and none of the Republican They are claiming that only a fully ne- Of course, we passed health care leg- votes. It is not as if we are asking any- gotiated and agreed upon bill can come islation, one of the most important one to approve the legislation. We are up for debate. That is absurd, stunning, things ever done in the history of this simply asking to be able to get on the unheard of. They want all the details country. Four million small businesses legislation. to be worked out beforehand, behind across America, 24,000 of them in Ne- But the Republicans said no. Now we closed doors, and out of view from the vada, are now eligible for health care. know, from looking at the newspapers public. That is unprecedented in the They will be able to get a 35-percent and all of the accounts on electronic more than 200 years we have been a subsidy for their health care pre- media, that the American people sup- Senate. As we all learned in civics

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It is very interesting, Mr. President, f This morning, I saw that the junior that the Republican Senators are will- FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM Senator from Virginia—a Democrat ing to talk about financial reform with and a man who knows what it is like to press conferences and other media Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, create jobs—is acknowledging what Re- events. Why weren’t they willing to last night the Democrat majority publicans have been saying all along. talk about it here on the floor? forced a vote on a bill that was not This is what he said: What purpose does the Senate serve? ready for prime time. We know this be- There are parts that need to be tightened. Why do we have rules for debate and cause every day it seems another one the opportunity to offer amendments? of its flaws comes to light. And it is That is certainly true. So let’s stop President Kennedy once said: noteworthy that there was bipartisan the show partisanship and fix the bill. Let us not be afraid of debate or discus- objection to going forward with the bill Let’s tighten the parts that need to be sion—let us encourage it. last night in its current form. tightened, as Senator WARNER sug- That is what he said. So I ask my Re- You have every single member in my gests. Let’s get back to the business of publican colleagues, why are you conference—from one end of the party reforming Wall Street and proving to afraid? What are you afraid of? All we spectrum to the other—united in call- the American people that the days of want to do is move to the bill. ing for more bipartisan talks. We have Wall Street bailouts are indeed over. If something untoward happens after heard from a couple of Democrats who Madam President, I yield the floor. the bill gets to the floor, they can still think we should make some improve- f stop us from getting 60 votes. There are ments as well. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME 41 of them. Why in the world can’t we You had the National Federation of go to the floor and debate this bill? Independent Businesses yesterday say- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under They have that protection. ing the bill hurts America’s small busi- the previous order, the leadership time The right response to disagreement is ness job creators. We heard from the is reserved. not dismissal; it is discussion. For far organization that represents military f too long, there has been too much se- officers yesterday expressing their con- MORNING BUSINESS crecy and too little transparency on cerns about the impact the bill will Wall Street. The American people have have on nearly 400,000 Active-Duty, re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under paid the price in their job and their life tired, and former servicemembers, the previous order, there will now be a savings, and they demand we fix what their families, and survivors. Commu- period of morning business for 1 hour, is broken. As long as Republicans in- nity bankers from across the country with Senators permitted to speak sist on secrecy and resist transparency say this bill, as currently written, therein for up to 10 minutes each, with here in the Senate—and if they do not hurts Main Street. The New York the time equally divided and controlled let us address the problems we were Times this morning reported that the between the two leaders or their des- sent here to resolve—we will never maker of M&M’s and Snickers is con- ignees, with the majority controlling fully recover. the first half and the Republicans con- Remember, this debacle on Wall cerned about the bill’s impact on the cost of sugar and chocolate. Harley-Da- trolling the final half. Street took place starting more than 2 The Senator from Michigan. years ago. Why aren’t we here debating vidson is worried about the effect it is the issue? Because the Republicans going to have on business, and eBay is f worried about the consequences for its want more negotiations. They refuse to FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM legislate. business. Clearly, this bill is not ready. It falls Ms. STABENOW. Madam President, I f short of our constituents’ demands to rise today to urge my Republican col- ORDER OF PROCEDURE prevent future bailouts, and it is ex- leagues—to urge the Republican lead- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I am sorry pected to hurt America’s job creators er—to drop their filibuster of the Wall I did not have a chance to tell the Re- at a time when we need jobs most. Does Street reform bill. publican leader, but I think he under- anyone really believe the people who I wish I could say this is the first stands we have the opportunity to have make Harley-Davidsons and Snickers time we have seen efforts to block a vote today. I think we will have it at bars are responsible for the financial moving forward to even debate a crit- 4:30 today. crisis? Does anyone think that? Then ical issue before the Senate, but, as the Mr. MCCONNELL. Yes, that is fine. why would we want to punish them in Presiding Officer knows, the party of Mr. REID. So I ask unanimous con- our effort to hold Wall Street account- no has now 171 different times either sent that today, when the Senate re- able? These are just the kinds of unin- filibustered or threatened to filibuster sumes consideration of the motion to tended consequences you get from critical legislation that is important proceed to S. 3217, all time until 12:30 rushing legislation. If we are aware of for moving America forward. Historic— p.m. and from 2:15 to 4:30 p.m. be equal- them, why wouldn’t we want to address 171 times; never heard of before. ly divided and controlled between the them? In many cases, all it would take With all due respect, the idea that leaders or their designees, with the is a simple fix. The Military Officers the bill has to be perfect before we time from 4:15 to 4:30 p.m. equally di- Association says all it would take is a begin to debate it makes absolutely no vided and controlled between Senators simple tweak in the language to ad- sense. There have been numerous DODD and SHELBY or their designees, dress their concerns. In other places, times, because of the importance of a with Senator DODD controlling the we just need to close a loophole. Unfor- piece of legislation, that I have sup- final 71⁄2 minutes; that at 4:30 p.m., the tunately, the Democratic majority ported and everyone on this floor has motion to proceed to the motion to re- seems less interested in fixing this bill supported moving forward to proceed consider be agreed to, the motion to re- than in some political win they think to a bill knowing it would need to have consider be agreed to, and the Senate they are scoring by not fixing the bill. changes before we would support the then proceed to vote on the motion to It is a total waste of the people’s time. final outcome of the bill. We do that invoke cloture on the motion to pro- Americans do not understand why we all the time. ceed to S. 3217. would vote on a bill that does not meet Personally, there are changes I want The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the basic test of reform. They do not to see and will work hard for in the leg- pore. Is there objection? see the point. In what other line of islation that is before us. There are

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But to sim- us to make sure it is done right but, protect participants from fraudulent or ply say: No, we will not proceed to the most of all, to make sure we put in abusive practices. bill—and just to make that clear for place rules and accountability for our That is what their charge was. When everyone, this is not a vote on final families, our small businesses, and our she saw in the marketplace that there passage; this is a vote on whether to manufacturers so they can have the were these products that were being proceed to the bill—says to the Amer- capital they need and the account- used that basically thwarted this act, ican people that changing the unregu- ability and the trust in the system she proposed regulating derivatives. lated, unaccountable practices on Wall they need to move forward and create That is in the 1998 timeframe. So this Street is not worth even bringing up, jobs and create investment in this problem has been around for a long to get to the floor to debate. That is country. time. what this says. That is what is so Again, 171 times—unprecedented— As we saw the demise of long-term shocking to me. more than any other time in our his- capital management and incurred a fi- I have to say, on behalf of the people tory we have seen efforts to block and nancial crisis at that time, she said: of Michigan, who have been hit so hard to filibuster. It has to stop. Too much Let’s make sure we are regulating by the gambling and unregulated proc- is at stake, and certainly the people in these products. What happened was, esses, I am extremely concerned that my State have gone through too much she was basically run out of town for we are seeing another filibuster. We to allow this to continue. her views. She was the Chair of the will have an opportunity to change Madam President, I yield the floor. Commission at the time, and a bunch that today, tomorrow, the next day. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of people, basically influenced by Wall hope colleagues will decide that rather ator from Washington. Street, came down to Washington, DC, than just blocking the ability for us to Ms. CANTWELL. Madam President, I and said: That is the wrong idea. We fix this problem, they will join us and appreciate my colleague from Michigan don’t need to do this. This issue isn’t that many of us will join together in being out here, as she has been repeat- going to be a problem for us. So not amendments that will make sure this edly, to talk about how our process of- only was she prohibited as the Chair of bill is the right kind of bill moving for- tentimes breaks down and what the the Commodities Futures Trading ward. consequences are because there is prob- Commission to fulfill this act, to make But we have seen what happened ably no bigger consequence than what sure we regulated this market—not when Wall Street did not have account- has happened to the State of Michigan, only that—legislation was passed by ability and oversight. I can tell you, and she fights every day to make sure the Congress prohibiting us from regu- the people of Michigan cannot afford to we are aware of what will help our lating these derivatives. Imagine that. go through that again. Eight million economy and help Main Street. So I You actually had the Chair of the Com- Americans, many of them—too many thank her for that. I thank her for mission doing her job; you actually had of them—in my great State of Michi- being out here to urge us to get off of her calling out a problem in the mar- gan, have lost their jobs, through no a filibuster and on to important legis- ket, fulfilling her responsibilities of fault of their own, because of the se- lation that I think will help our coun- oversight, and not only was she told cret, unregulated deals on Wall Street. try. she couldn’t regulate those, Congress We have seen small business owners, I am here also to talk about some- prohibited her from doing that in the who had worked so hard to build their thing that I wish to make sure, as we Commodities Futures Modernization part of the American dream for their enter this floor debate, people aren’t Act. families, forced to close their doors be- confused about; that is, that we have How did we get to that situation? I cause they did not have access to cap- made choices in the past that have get it because I had to live through the ital. This has to stop. Families around helped accentuate the situation we are Enron crisis in our State and a lot of my State have watched as money in in, and if we are going to get out of people cooked up off-book accounting their pension funds and 401(k)s van- this situation, we have to be honest and people said: Oh, it is a bunch of en- ished before their eyes because other with ourselves that this is a time when vironmentalists not allowing us to people were gambling with their we need to do our job and make sure we have an energy supply. That is why we money. The most heart-wrenching time understand the opportunity to make have an energy crisis—or people said: for us in Michigan was GM and Chrys- sure consumers are protected. Oh, we are having an energy crisis be- ler being forced into bankruptcy be- I wish to start by talking about the cause we don’t have enough refineries. cause of the economic crisis caused by Commodities Exchange Act. There has We found out it was people manipu- Wall Street’s recklessness. been a lot of debate about what various lating supply and demand with various So I am shocked and deeply con- committees have oversight and what schemes called Death Star and Get cerned that my colleagues on the other the important issues are. For me, there Shorty, a variety of things that all side of the aisle would choose to fili- is no more important issue than mak- came down to this: off-book account- buster this bill, which puts in place ing sure the Commodities Futures ing. How could you fool the account- commonsense regulations and puts Trading Commission, which has over- ants into believing that your scheme consumers back in control of their fi- sight of financial indexes, has the au- was legitimate? nances. I am deeply concerned for our thority to regulate what are called de- So it should be no surprise that in community bankers, who have also rivative markets. The reason I say this 1994, in a little retreat effort—some of been victims of the crisis, who need is so important is because of the fact us go on retreats and talk about our help so they can get credit flowing that we allowed legislation to pass in policy issues. Here, some of the titans again back to our small businesses and 2000—the Commodities Futures Mod- of Wall Street went down to Boca our manufacturers to create jobs. But ernization Act—that literally deregu- Raton, about 80 J.P. Morgan bankers, mostly I am deeply concerned for the lated these derivatives. More specifi- and started to wonder if there was a hard-working men and women in my cally, it prevented us from regulating. way to create derivatives that could State who work hard every day, who We had a Commodities Futures Trad- bet on whether bonds or loans would play by the rules, and who were hurt by ing Commission Chair, a woman named default. That is what they did. They the reckless behavior on Wall Street Brooksley Born, who saw what damage were down in Boca Raton saying, basi- and who want to know this will not was happening in 1998 with these de- cally: How can we do off-book account- happen again. rivatives because they were unregu- ing to figure out ways in which we can The bill we have will hold the big lated. She tried to do something about bet on these things? banks accountable and put consumers it. She tried to do something about it So that is what happened. That was back in control. It is time to stop the because the Commodities Exchange the start of this. A few years later, unregulated gambling on Wall Street Act provided oversight to deter and Brooksley Born, after she saw them,

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So that is why it is so impor- at that time, basically said all the fun- thetic CDOs were cooked up and had no tant we fix this in the legislation. damental templates we have learned capital behind them. I know my col- Just to give an idea of where people from the Great Depression are needed league, Senator DORGAN, has been on are making the money—because I know to have markets function smoothly are the floor talking about an amendment some people like to say: Well, let’s get gone. These are things we had put in he is going to be offering on the Senate out here and make sure we do someplace after the last fiscal crisis. We put floor to make sure we close that. But thing for small business. I think it is them in place because we knew we had what it created was just a high risk for incredibly important to do that, but we to protect things. fraud and manipulation and excessive are not going to get the big banks to The other side of the aisle led the speculation. That is what happened. make a bunch of loans to small busi- charge on that deregulation, led the So when we deregulated the deriva- nesses, as that last chart showed us, charge on the deregulation of derivative market, what happened? Well, it when they can make money in dark tives and said: Let’s keep our hands off. should be no surprise, again, to find market derivatives. This chart shows I would say at least four times we have out that when we deregulated it, the the increased profit they have had had votes on various derivative meas- market exploded. Here is where we since 2008. So we have actually had a ures and the majority of my colleagues were in 1999. There were some deriva- decrease in lending. We have actually on the other side of the aisle have said: tive products, but now look at it. It had a decrease in the amount of capital No, let’s don’t reregulate them. peaked at $700 trillion. It has leveled going out to the tune of something like I am all for hearing what they have off now somewhere around $600 trillion. $574 billion and an increase in trading to say today, but this is an important A $600 trillion market in derivatives profits. So we know where the money issue. Let me explain why. grew because we created a dark market is going. Wall Street is not putting When we look at capital markets, we opportunity in which most people money into Main Street; Wall Street is have to have transparency. If we don’t couldn’t—not everybody could under- putting money into Wall Street dark have transparency, people don’t know stand what was going on, and certainly markets, and we have to get on this what is going on and products can be the regulators who used to have a day legislation to fix that. manipulated. So after the 2000 Com- job of overseeing this were prohibited So what would we do in this legisla- modities Futures Modernization Act, from doing their day job. I should add, tion? Well, if my Agriculture Com- basically on derivatives we had no not only were the regulators prohibited mittee colleague’s mark is put into transparency, no capital requirements, from doing their day job, in the Com- this legislation, as I believe the leader no prohibition on fraud, no prohibition modities Futures Modernization Act of is going to do, then we have a choice of on manipulation, no regulation of 2000, we also had a provision in there having an unregulated market or, with intermediaries. Why are we surprised that said States aren’t able to use their this legislation, a truly regulated mar- we ended up in this situation? Because authority to look into these markets ket with exchange trading. People say: if we basically took what had been the and market activities as well. So we What does that mean, exchange trad- fundamentals of the last fiscal crisis did two things. We prevented the Fed- ing? I don’t understand. What is that and put them in place in a law and eral regulators from doing anything going to solve for us? Well, just as I then basically were warned and we de- and we prevented the State regulators said how dark the market was and no regulated them, why are we surprised from doing something as well and now one knew what was going on, when we we ended up in this situation? Because we have this unbelievable—unbeliev- have a product that is traded on an ex- after deregulation, what it meant if able—unbelievable market of activity. change, we actually have transparent you were doing trading, at least on My colleagues on the other side of pricing so people can see what the pric- these derivatives—on other products the aisle like to talk about innovation. ing is, just as this situation is being de- you had certainty and you had predict- Well, I know a little bit about innova- scribed right now in the Senate Over- ability, but on these products—let me tion. I worked for a company that was sight Committee hearing about how be more specific. a startup company. When I look at people didn’t know what was going on We had what were called dark mar- that issue, I see we have to have finan- or who was paying what or who was be- kets and that meant because you cial markets on Wall Street that help hind what bets. We have to have trans- couldn’t see into these dark markets, those companies get financing through parent pricing, and we have to have you didn’t understand what was being their very early stages. That is what is real-time trade monitoring. Because done. I know our colleague, Senator so important about our financial mar- someone is monitoring those trades, we LEVIN, is holding a hearing today, and kets operating effectively. But one can know exactly what is happening in the he is going to get to the bottom of ex- see from this chart—or maybe not. market and who is moving what and actly what was going on in those dark Maybe you can’t see from this chart how they are moving it and we have a markets and who was trying to manip- because it is so hard to see, but at the transparent valuation. ulate them. But the fact that they very bottom there is a little yellow If my colleagues have time and they were dark and not traded meant we line, and that yellow line represents as- read this latest book out by Michael couldn’t see the price that somebody sets. It represents the loans these Lewis, ‘‘The Big Short,’’ he talks about was paying and thereby couldn’t under- banks are making, the amount of how people didn’t know exactly what stand what was going on in the market. money that is in loans in capital going was going on with the valuation of this So we had no transparency. We also to businesses that are the true ideas of because it was being hidden from them, had no requirement to keep records, no innovation. There is a lot of innovation so they had no way of understanding large trader reporting, which would in derivatives. Now we know what it is: exactly what the value of these prod- have been things that the CFTC would dark market derivatives that cooked ucts were. That is why this scheme was have looked at and said: Oh, I can look up things like CDOs and synthetic in- able to be perpetrated on people, beat that and see whether manipulation struments to basically bet against cause they didn’t know what the true is happening. We had no speculation bonds because somebody had valuation is. If we have exchange trad- limits. Another thing that happens on securitized loans to banks that were ing, we actually have speculation lim- the stock market or on trades that risky bank loans anyway and then its and we have public transparency. happen now—we hear about it all the tried to make somebody believe it was So when we are on the floor debating time—is that if somebody thinks some- a great way to cover them financially. this—and I hope my colleagues on the body is messing around with the mar- So all of it was just a risky game, and other side of the aisle will support ex- ket, we can have limits. We can come that is what we are doing. So we are change trading. I heard one of our col- in and on an exchange—or an agency not helping the American economy in leagues on the other side of the aisle

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In a rush by market if we didn’t have oversight of are for and realize that, in the past, this body to pass the bill—which to me the exchange? they have been against some of the de- was irresponsible—they have missed If you didn’t have these kinds of rivatives reforms that would have the things the Actuary has outlined things—transparency in pricing, real- stopped us from having this crisis. now in a very thorough report to the time trade monitoring, transparent I yield the floor and suggest the ab- American people. I want to go through valuation, speculation limits, and pub- sence of a quorum. that with you. lic transparency—who would buy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Fundamentally, this says that health stocks? Why do you think derivatives clerk will call the roll. care costs are going to be higher, ac- can operate in the dark? They cannot. The legislative clerk proceeded to cess to care is going to go down, and The other thing we will be talking call the roll. the spending is unsustainable. It is fas- about on the floor is that unregulated Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I cinating, because this is in light of a trading doesn’t have any capital behind ask unanimous consent that the order speech by President Obama in June of the trade. If we actually had a clear- for the quorum call be rescinded. 2009, when he said if any bill arrived inghouse—exchange trading and a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without from Congress to his desk that is not clearinghouse—then you would have objection, it is so ordered. controlling costs, ‘‘that is not a bill I capital behind these trades, and people f can support.’’ He said it is going to would know somebody has the ability CMS REPORT ON HEALTH CARE have to control costs. to deal with this transaction they are Well, the Actuary tells us that the betting on. These are the things we Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I bill now signed into law by the Presi- need to do. These are the things that come to the floor as someone who prac- dent, as well as the additional bill, be- are critical to the type of reform we ticed medicine in Casper, WY, for 25 cause there are actually two new need to get done. years. I was an orthopedic surgeon for laws—one the initial bill and then the I am concerned that we are not going the people of Wyoming, as well as med- fix-it bill—will increase costs, raise to get to this legislation, that the dark ical director of the Wyoming Health Federal spending, threaten access to market is going to continue to operate Fair Program, which reached across care for seniors, and will result in high- that way or that people are going to the State with low-cost health care er insurance premiums. propose loopholes to basically water screenings, aimed at giving people the That is not a Republican Senator down this legislation. We have had a opportunity to take more responsi- saying that; that is the Chief Actuary lot of conversation about loopholes. bility for their own health and essen- for the United States in charge of One of them is the end-user loophole. tially keep down the costs and get Medicare and Medicaid in a well-docu- Basically, any kind of loophole in the down the cost of their medical care. mented report that came out April 22, legislation is kind of like water; the Today, I come to the floor with a sec- 2010. money is going to flow where it can. If ond opinion on what this Senate has What is actually in the report? Let’s it is a dark market, that is where it passed, what the House has passed, and go through it page by page. The first will flow. what has been signed into law by the thing is, it says this is going to bend We had a hearing of the Commerce President. I come today because I con- the spending curve—the rate at which Committee in 2008, 6 or 7 months before tinue to believe that what is now the we are spending on health care in the the big bubble burst, and George Soros law of the land with health care reform country. The President said we want to came to testify. He said we are basi- is going to be bad for patients, bad for get the spending cost curve down. This cally inside of a bubble and it is going providers, the nurses and doctors, and says the opposite, that the cost curve to cause great concern. He knew then, those who take care of our patients, is going to go up. That is on page 2. because he knew what kind of activity and bad for payers—the American peo- Turning to page 4, What about over- was going on. He talked in his testi- ple—who end up paying the bill for all national spending on health care mony about how important it was that health care in this country—the tax- over the next 10 years? Between 2010 you apply regulation and apply it to payers of this Nation, people who pay and 2019, national spending on health both the regulated and unregulated for their own care. I believe fundamen- care is going to go up by $311 billion. market. If you don’t apply it to the un- tally, as this bill has been passed into The President said he wanted a bill regulated market, then all the money law, it is going to result in higher costs that was actually going to get the cost moves over to the unregulated area. for patients, as well as for taxpayers, of care and spending down on health I appreciated this New York Times less access to care for people all across care. editorial that said: America, and unsustainable spending Turn to page 7. The President said he If [end users] are exempted, potentially at a time when we are running record wants to make sure if you have care trillions of dollars worth of transactions deficits. you like, you can keep it—keep the could avoid the exposure—and stability— That is not just my opinion. If you care you like. We all heard that. We that comes with exchange trading. ask what the public believes, in polling heard it time and time again. Yet, on That is what we are going to debate across the country the American peo- page 7 in this report by the President’s about, whether you are going to have ple have overwhelmingly rejected this agency, it says about 14 million people that kind of oversight and make sure bill that is now signed into law by the will lose their employer coverage by that we end up putting the kind of reg- President, because they believe the 2019. Again, the President said if you ulations we need in place. cost of their own personal care is going like what you have, you can keep it. As another New York Times editorial to go up and the quality of their own His Actuary, who actually did the said: personal care is going to go down. Fun- numbers on the bill, said, sorry, 14 mil- Strong derivatives reform is a matter of damentally, they believe this bill was lion people will lose their employer putting taxpayers first—ahead of the big not passed for them but for someone coverage by 2019. banks and corporate America that are fight- else. Let’s turn to page 8. An estimated 23 ing hard for a return to the risky business as The reason I come to the floor today million people will remain uninsured usual. to talk about it is because the report by 2019. This is at a time when the We don’t need risky business as has just come out by the Centers for President said he wanted to provide usual. We need to reform these mar- Medicare and Medicaid Services Actu- coverage for all these people. But even kets. Let’s get capital flowing again ary, Richard Foster, the Chief Actuary. 10 years out, 23 million people will still and get innovation in products and He has come out with a report to go remain uninsured in the United States. services in important areas of our through methodically, page by page, Many of them are going to have to pay economy and know that having funda- what is actually in the health care bill. a penalty because of that. They will be

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The President said: I They are concerned about their Medi- aisle and absolutely swore that this want to cover all these people. What he care. was going to improve care, as well as decided to do and what this body de- What does the report say about Medi- get down the cost of care. cided to do is to cram another 18 mil- care? Turn to page 9: Unsustainable. Let’s turn to page 15 of the report, lion people on to Medicaid, a program The cuts we are looking at are going to the CLASS Act. That is the long-term we know right now is fundamentally become unsustainable even within the care insurance program that so many flawed. It is broken. Half the doctors in next 10 years. With the cuts to Medi- in this Chamber thought was going to the country do not want to see patients care of over $500 billion, one would be a wonderful thing, and those on my on Medicaid because the reimburse- think at a time when we are looking at side of the aisle said: This cannot ment to them is so low. Hospitals tell more and more seniors coming of age work. The numbers are not going to you they lose money when those pa- to be on Medicare that we would have work for our country. They are not tients are in the hospital. Doctors say used that specific Medicare money to going to work for this bill. Who are you they cannot keep their offices open if keep it in Medicare, use it to save trying to kid? they take more and more Medicaid pa- Medicare, not to start an entirely new The Democrats who supported the tients. The only way they are allowed government program. CLASS Act were not able to kid the to see them is by charging other pa- As you work your way through this, people at the Health and Human Serv- tients more—the cost shifting that you say: What does this mean for sen- ices Centers for Medicare and Medicaid happens in health care in America. iors on Medicare? That gets us to page Services. No, they saw right through it. What does this say about Medicaid? 9 and page 10 of the national report of But, of course, the report came out Eighteen million more people are going the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid after the bill had been signed into law to be put on Medicaid by the year 2019. Services. These are the people who by the President. Is that going to be care? The President know. They looked into the numbers. What the report says is that the talks about coverage, but he does not They said they did not have time to do CLASS Act faces ‘‘a significant risk of talk about care. These people are very it while the House and the Senate were failure’’—‘‘a significant risk of fail- unlikely to get care. rushing to pass the bill. They said we ure.’’ It says there is a very serious This is what the report says on page should have given more thought and risk that the CLASS Act program will 20: A significant portion of the in- time to this bill. be unsustainable. People on this side of creased demand for Medicaid services, What happened when they actually the aisle said that. We said it before because there are all these millions looked at what has been signed into the vote. We heard from the other side more people on Medicaid, the increased law? They talk about cuts to providers, of the aisle: Oh, no, you have it all demand for Medicaid services could be difficult to meet. All these patients are to the people who take care of the pa- wrong. People who looked at it and going to be put on Medicaid, and they tients on Medicare. They are expecting know—and these are the President’s are not going to be able to get care. many providers, medical professionals own people—said: Unsustainable. I say it is hardly fair and it is mis- to ‘‘end their participation in the pro- What about premiums for insurance? leading to the American people. Every- Last year the President said he expects gram.’’ This is going to jeopardize ac- body in Canada has coverage. They to lower the health care premiums for cess to patient care. have coverage but they cannot get The report says 15 percent of all the the average family in this country by care. Madam President, 33,000 Cana- hospitals in this country, all the nurs- $2,500. That is an incredibly admirable dians came to the United States last ing homes in this country, and similar goal, something all Americans would year to pay for their own health care providers—we are talking about home support because, after all, early on the because even though they had coverage health care agencies, that link, that President said: My goal is to get down in Canada, they could not get care lifeline to people who are at home the cost of care, clearly something he there. So they came to the United needing care; hospice, for people who abandoned early on. States and paid for care. are in the final days of their lives— What this says on page 17 of the re- About a year ago when the President about 15 percent of all of them, as a report from the Actuary is that the new of the United States was talking about sult of the way this bill has been put laws, fees, and excise taxes, higher health care, he always held up the together, are likely to be operating at drug prices, device prices—this is all Mayo Clinic for excellent care in Amer- a financial loss by 2019. going to result in higher insurance pre- ica, and it is a model for excellent care. Are they going to be able to stay miums for American families, the The Mayo Clinic said: We do not want open? Are they going to be able to pro- exact opposite of what the President more Medicaid patients, because they vide care for people? Absolutely not. promised. lose too much money by taking those Are they going to close down? Very Let’s go to page 16 because we have people, and they want to keep their likely. Is that going to impact a lot of talked about funds allocated for the doors open to fulfill their mission. rural communities across this country? new high-risk insurance pools. I think Here we have the Actuary who is Absolutely. it is important to have these pools. looking at this page by page—and, ob- As we go through this actuary report, They work well in various States. A viously, the Centers for Medicare and it brings to light what Nancy PELOSI number of States have these pools. It is Medicaid Services knows what they are meant when she said we have to pass a commitment by the State. We want talking about. They looked at the the bill to find out what is in it. What to involve the Federal Government, numbers and item after item, page by a shame it is that the American people, have people working together with page and said: This is not working. although they sensed what was in it, folks with preexisting conditions, peo- One of the things we talked about at had to wait until this point so they ple who absolutely need care. the Health Care Summit was the issue could continue to express their con- The CMS report says what this body of Medicare fraud. I sat at the table cerns to those who voted in favor of it. has done is insufficient. It says the and discussed the issue with the Presi- Let’s take a look at some other pro- amount of money they decided to put dent. This law does almost nothing—al- visions. Those who supported this bill in this program is going to be ex- most nothing—to limit actual fraud said there are other Medicare savings hausted by the year 2012. Once again, and abuse. provisions in the bill that will help this body who said they knew better Last year, Medicare paid $47 billion save money and that will help control than the folks who studied the bill, in claims that were suspect. We know future health care growth. No—the re- those who said we just have to pass it in Florida, drug dealers have been mov- port on page 13—they said those things to get something done, have created a ing from dealing in drugs to Medicare

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They say: That is why I come here today to tell The latest numbers nationally are More profit, less chance of getting you, Madam President, that there are that 15 million people are without caught, less punishment. I think I things that will work to get down the work across America, and in Pennsyl- ought to go into Medicare fraud. That cost of care. There are things that will vania it is 582,000 people. I was looking is what they are doing. work to provide additional treatment at the numbers for the month of What does the Actuary say when he for more people in America; more pa- March, region by region in Pennsyl- looks at the new bill? He estimates the tients, better care. But they are not in vania. We have 14 labor markets, the fraud provision in the law will save this health care bill that passed the numbers of which are charted on a only about 2 percent, only $1 out of House, passed the Senate, and was monthly basis. Looking at the areas of every $50 of Medicare fraud. signed into law by the President. the State where it is above our unem- As we look at this, it is no surprise That is why today I offer my second ployment rate, we have several parts of the American people want a second opinion that it is time to repeal this Pennsylvania where, if it is not 10 per- opinion about this bill. It is no surprise bill and replace it with what will work. cent, it is very close to that. In Erie, the American people are saying it is I yield the floor and suggest the ab- PA, up in northwestern Pennsylvania, time to repeal and replace the bill. sence of a quorum. it is a 10-percentage point unemploy- That is why I come to the floor of the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ment. I realize for some States they Senate with my second opinion, with 25 UDALL of New Mexico). The clerk will have been in double-digit figures for a years of practicing medicine. call the roll. while, but for places such as Erie, it is On the way over, I picked up USA The assistant legislative clerk pro- 10 percent. Today. It is so interesting, a big story ceeded to call the roll. The Lehigh Valley, on the eastern in the paper today: ‘‘Next Phase In Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask side of our State, is getting close to 10. Health Care War: Applying The Law.’’ unanimous consent that the order for It is 9.8. My home area of northeastern The subheadline is ‘‘Cabinet’’—we are the quorum call be rescinded. Pennsylvania is 9.8. Johnstown’s num- talking about the President’s Cabinet, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bers, an area in southwestern Pennsyl- the Cabinet of the United States— objection, it is so ordered. vania, which has always had higher ‘‘Cabinet Braces For Lobbying Blitz By numbers of unemployment, are getting f Industry Advocates.’’ The Cabinet is close to 10. So throughout our State bracing for a lobbying blitz. I thought CONCLUSION OF MORNING the numbers are very high. the President of the United States said BUSINESS When people in any State see those he did not want lobbyists in the White The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning high numbers and they see the jobless- House, did not want lobbyists impact- business is closed. ness, they see people who have lost ing on his Cabinet. They are weighing their homes or job or both, when they right in. Absolutely. f see that people have lost their hopes The President did have them in the RESTORING AMERICAN FINANCIAL and dreams in this process, when they White House, obviously behind closed STABILITY ACT OF 2010—MOTION see all that around them, either in doors, cutting the deals. That is the TO PROCEED their own lives or the lives of their way we ended up with a health care bill The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under families and neighbors, they look to that is bad for patients, bad for pro- the previous order, the Senate will re- Washington to see what we are doing viders, and bad for payers, the Amer- sume consideration of the motion to about it. They want to know: How can ican payers, the taxpayers of this coun- proceed to S. 3217, which the clerk will you respond to that? How can you take try, and the people who are paying for report. action to help us? I think we have, in some measure, their health care. That is why I come The assistant legislative clerk read but this Wall Street reform is going to to the floor to say it is time to repeal as follows: this legislation and replace it with leg- be part of it as well. We passed the Re- Motion to proceed to the consideration of covery bill, which is having an impact. islation that is actually patient cen- S. 3217, a bill to promote the financial sta- tered, that gives more responsibility bility of the United States by improving ac- We passed the HIRE Act a couple of and opportunities for individual pa- countability and transparency in the finan- months ago, and that is having an im- tients, just what I tried to do through cial system, to end ‘‘too big to fail,’’ to pro- pact, and will have more of an impact the Wyoming health fairs where we tect the American taxpayer by ending bail- as time goes by. So there have been a give people more information so they outs, to protect consumers from abusive fi- series of jobs bills that have helped can use that information to get their nancial services practices, and for other pur- substantially, and will continue to cholesterol down, get their blood pres- poses. help, but one of the most urgent prior- sure under control, find out if they are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ities and questions most Americans diabetic and if they are, get their blood the previous order, all time until 12:30 have is, who is going to be on our side? sugar under control, give people incen- p.m. and from 2:15 to 4:30 p.m. will be Who will fight for us when it comes to tives to stay healthy and keep down equally divided and controlled between whether we will empower local commu- the cost of their care. the two leaders or their designees. nities to create jobs and have some se- We need a patient-centered health The Senator from Pennsylvania is curity? care bill. We sure do not have one. We recognized. Will we continue to empower Wall need a health care bill that allows peo- Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I rise Street and the dealmakers, the scam ple to buy insurance across State lines. today to talk about the business we artists who have ripped people off to That increased competition will drive have in front of us here in the Senate, make a profit? And not just a profit, down the cost of care. financial regulatory reform. But I did what we used to think of as a lot of The University of Minnesota did a want to note that we meet in an hour money—$1 million. We are talking study: 12 million more Americans of real economic trauma for many fam- about profits we cannot even begin to would have insurance today without ilies across America and across the comprehend. A very small number of this bill if all we did was allow Ameri- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Americans, a very small number of in- cans to buy insurance across State I know the Presiding Officer sees this stitutions, such as these megabanks, lines and allow small groups to join to- as well in his home State of New Mex- are getting these profits purely out of gether to get better opportunities to ico. We have lots of people out of work. greed and purely out of a willingness to buy insurance to get the cost down. And although there is no question in cast aside people’s lives and their fu- Then, of course, we need to deal with my mind that our economy has begun tures, without worry as to whether the abusive lawsuits that exist in this to recover, and has recovered substan- actions they take on Wall Street will

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But I think it has be- nity. for checking accounts and other serv- come more apparent to the American These megabanks have prospered in ices are lower at community banks people on this question of whose side ways we cannot even begin to describe than at the megabanks, the big institu- we are on, that there is one side—this or appreciate. We continue, so to speak tions. According to research by the side of the aisle—that is trying not back home, grappling with the results Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, in one only to get the policy right and get a of that, the aftermath of that: high un- quarter last year, the four largest bill prepared, but that we are trying to employment—record-high numbers— megabanks raised fees related to depos- move that bill forward. One of the ways and a ballooning deficit. Why are we its by an average of 8 percent. In the we move a bill forward is to have a de- even having a debate—trying to have a same period, community banks lowered bate. Why shouldn’t the Senate be hav- debate, I should say, if our friends get their fees by an average of 12 percent. ing a debate, unless there is a question to the point of allowing us to have a So in one quarter last year, the four about whether you are on one side or debate—why are we having this debate? big banks raised their fees by an aver- the other? Because Wall Street put the American age of 8 percent and the smaller com- I think our friends on the other side people into this position. munity banks lowered those same fees. of the aisle are going to have to ask We need to reinvent this megabank That is another reason community themselves whether they are on the model, change it substantially, and banks make a lot more sense for most side of the people; if they are on the move it toward a system of smaller Americans. side of communities and small busi- banks and more competition. I thought The reason for the big difference in nesses, who are telling us to get some- that is what our friends were for. I fees charged by the smaller community thing done about these Wall Street thought they were in favor of competi- banks versus the big mega Wall Street problems that have caused 15 million tion. banks is not just that they want to try people to lose their job—and in Penn- Many people know community bank- to be consumer or customer friendly, it sylvania we have lost 582,000, as said I ers. The Independent Community is because there is competition in- before. People are wondering, whose Bankers of America say there are al- jected into the system of community side are you on? If you are not on the most 8,000 community banks operating banks. Economist Simon Johnson said: side of debate and getting the bill across the country. Even with this With low interest rates, the [big] banks passed, then you are on the side of Wall problem we have with megabanks and could raise money from depositors virtually Street. It is very simple. I know some Wall Street, those 8,000 community for free; they could borrow cheaply from each other; they could borrow cheaply at the of the policy gets complicated, but this banks are still 97 percent of our banks. Fed’s discount window; they could sell bonds isn’t complicated at all. That is the good news, that that num- at low interest rates because of FDIC debt If you are on the side of the ber is high. These institutions, as we guarantees; they could swap their asset- megabanks and Wall Street, here is know, have boards of directors made up backed securities for cash with the Fed; they what you are on the side of: You are on of people in the community, as it could sell their mortgages to Fannie and the side of continuing what has hap- should be, who are invested in the com- Freddie . . . and so on. pened for a generation now, with our munity and the success of those bor- It is like dot, dot, dot. We have heard usual and more familiar banking sys- rowers. They are also institutions that all about this. They had all the oppor- tem that has been altered in a way so are a lot smaller in terms of size. In tunities in the world. Their plate was that it has become almost unrecogniz- terms of asset size, 91 percent of com- full: I am a big megabank, and I need a able to people who used to walk down munity banks have assets of less than little extra help here to make some the street, figuratively, but almost lit- $1 billion. They are nowhere near a big more millions for this guy or that guy erally, or walk or drive not too very far bank and nowhere near, obviously, a or to make billions for the bank or for in a community and go to a bank. They megabank. individual bankers. I need a little help, knew the institution. They knew the The largest of our megabanks is so I will go to the Fed discount win- people who worked there. They knew Bank of America, which, by September dow. That was one option. I just charge who was in charge. They dealt with a 2009—and I am sure the number is a little more over here. banker in a very personal way. much higher today, but as of Sep- They had all these options to make A lot of that is gone. If we do the tember 2009, it had assets of $2.3 tril- more money—because of the generosity right thing here, I think we can bring lion. It is hard to describe that. That is of the Federal Government, by the some of that sense back. But at a min- most of the Federal budget. We have a way, in large measure. The Federal imum, put the brakes on, put rules in Federal budget that is several trillion. Government helps a lot of institutions place to govern what the scam artists That is a big share, if you equate it to every day of the week, including banks. on Wall Street do every day of the the entire Federal budget—not the full The same folks who complain about week to make a profit, to rip people budget but certainly a big share of it, government want bankers to get all off, and to destroy our economy and to $2.3 trillion. the help in the world from government. cause record-high unemployment. Consumers do not reap huge benefits The big banks had all these options In that scenario I talked about be- from these banks. We know that. If at their disposal if they got into a pe- fore, what we used to have was that anything, they are harmed by the un- riod where they needed a little extra people knew their bankers. They knew checked power of these banks. help. What about the borrower who got each party was invested in the other. As I said last week, three of our larg- into a bad mortgage because some The banker wanted to make a good est megabanks have cut participation local scam artist or maybe a scam art- loan, obviously. That was part of his or in a key Small Business Administra- ist on Wall Street put them into a her business. But he or she knew that tion lending program by between 85 mortgage they couldn’t afford? What making that loan had to be on good percent and 90 percent from one year to happens when they can’t pay their terms, in a way that borrower could the next. Just at the time we have a mortgage? What happens when they pay it back. Obviously, the borrower— bad economy—that they caused, in lose their job and then can’t pay the going to the local bank as a local busi- large measure—and just at the time we mortgage and lose health care? Do they ness, to people they knew—was in- need help for small businesses, these have a menu, a list, a full plate, or a vested in their success as well. The bor- same big banks that got the benefit of full table of options? No. They have rower wanted the bank to do well. It all of that wealth and all of that scam very few options. For a lot of Ameri- was part of their community. But now artistry and fraud, in some cases, are cans who lost their job because of Wall we have a system where, if you enter not helping us create jobs in small Street or who lost their house because into a mortgage transaction, that flies business. To say that is perverted and of what Wall Street was doing or lost off to Wall Street, and then on Wall disturbing does not even begin to cap- their livelihood because of some fraud

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It is about a every instance—this amendment would So that is why I encourage my col- gross disparity of power residing on at long last put some clearly defined leagues on both sides of the aisle to Wall Street and injuring the ability of rules in place about the size and the le- support the SAFE Act amendment to people just to make ends meet, just to verage of financial institutions. We our financial reform legislation. It is have a job, or just to be able to borrow can’t just say: OK, megabank, you can about that we took a step that has real money in a way that will allow them to do whatever you want, you can get big- meaning and real impact on one of the purchase a house or do something else ger and do whatever you want, and biggest problems we have in America, in their lives. after the fact we will have some regu- where you have megabanks that are What this means is, despite offering lators try to mitigate the damage you doing quite well, and if we allow them better and cheaper consumer products, are causing or try to rein you in a lit- to continue to do well, they will have a our community banks at the local level tle bit. Sometimes that works, but our few individuals in a few institutions are struggling to get by, while their big recent history tells us it is not going to across America who will benefit from brothers, their megabank brothers are work the way it should. So we need that. on Wall Street making more money some clearly defined rules that apply But most of the rest of us, most peo- than we can even compute or com- to these megabanks and would only imple, especially those out of work, most prehend. The community banks, which pact a handful of institutions, a very small businesses, will not benefit from used to be the foundation of our system small number of institutions—these these megabanks. We need to change and the place where people could go to large megabanks that are at the heart this, and we need to do it in the course borrow, are having trouble, are strug- of the problem. of this debate. gling to get by. The alternative to placing these limi- I would once again say to my col- One of the ways to confront this is tations on the big banks, on their size leagues, if we debate it, it will tell us not just to pass a bill that sounds good and the leverage they have, is a con- very clearly whose side we are on. If here and there and looks like reform tinuation of the system we have right you continue to hold up debate, I think but to have a final product after de- now, the so-called too-big-to-fail sys- the American people know whose side bate. Again, I hope our friends will get tem. So a bank gets so big and has so you are on. It is not their side. to the point of debating this bill. It many tentacles out into our economy I ask unanimous consent that any makes sense that if something is very and across the world that we say: Gosh, time in quorum calls on the motion to important and the American people say if they are in trouble, we can’t let proceed to S. 3217 during today’s ses- do something about it, you ought to them go. They are too big and have too sion be divided equally between both debate it and pass it—just a little free much of an impact if they fail. We have sides. advice to the other side. to help them. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without But we have to do more than just In addition to passing a law that ends objection, it is so ordered. pass something; we have to pass some- bailouts, we also have to end this too Mr. CASEY. I suggest the absence of thing that works. We have to pass big to fail. It is kind of a straitjacket a quorum. something that will be meaningful in our system has been in: it does not The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the lives of real people. If we allow allow us much freedom, but it gives a clerk will call the roll. these megabanks to retain their power soft landing to a lot of these The assistant legislative clerk pro- and their influence and their wealth, to megabanks that really should be cut ceeded to call the roll. the detriment of working families, down in size. We know we need to Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I small businesses, and our economy in change that. ask unanimous consent that the order general—if we allow them to have that I commend the efforts to increase the for the quorum call be rescinded. power, it will be nice to pass a bill, but ability of regulators to oversee and en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without we will not be getting to the root cause force discipline, but candidly—and I objection, it is so ordered. or one of the root causes of our prob- think our history shows this—it is not UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT—S. 3217 lem. enough. It is not enough to just give Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I That is why I and Senator KAUFMAN, regulators more power or more re- ask unanimous consent that any time Senator BROWN, and others are sup- sources. We need to pull apart or spent in quorum calls on the motion to porting the SAFE Banking Act. I deconstruct in some measure these proceed to S. 3217 during today’s ses- thank those two Senators for their megabanks because they are too big, sion be divided equally between both work on this over a long period of time. too powerful, and they have caused too sides. This will be an amendment to the act much damage. Having a regulatory sys- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without we are working on, the Restoring Fi- tem in place will not be enough. That objection, it is so ordered. nancial Stability Act of 2010. This part is why we need the SAFE Banking Act. Mr. BROWN of Ohio. I thank the of it, this will be a new element to it if We also need to take other steps to Chair. we can get the amendment agreed to— address this root cause as well as other f I think we can—to the SAFE Banking root causes. We know community Act. This is what it will do—basically, banks are banks that are better for RECESS four things. I will go through them families and for small businesses—the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under quickly. First of all, impose a 10-per- two parts of our society, the two parts the previous order, the Senate stands cent cap on any bank share of the total of our economy, our families and our in recess until 2:15 p.m. deposits of government-backed deposi- small businesses. They are saying to Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:33 p.m., tory institutions, so placing a cap on us: Do something that is real. Do some- recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- that. Place a 2-percent-of-GDP limit on thing that not only makes sense in bled when called to order by the Pre- all nondeposit liabilities, so limiting terms of policy but will help at the siding Officer (Mr. BEGICH). and circumscribing what these local level in terms of improving our f megabanks can do. Third, place a 3-per- economy. cent-of-GDP limit on all nondeposit li- So more banks mean more competi- RESTORING AMERICAN FINANCIAL abilities, including any off-balance- tion, and they also mean more cus- STABILITY ACT OF 2010—MOTION sheet provisions as well as any system- tomer-friendly products. It also means TO PROCEED—Continued ically significant nonbank financial in- more loans for small businesses that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- stitution. Fourth, we would put into get them from community banks and ator from New Hampshire.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:44 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\S27AP0.REC S27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2683 Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I wanted caused by some very distinct and spe- sold and securitized and subdivided and to rise to speak further about this fi- cific events that occurred, and a lot of syndicated and sometimes put into a nancial reform bill. Yesterday, I talked them were the responsibility of the synthetic instrument, or had a syn- at some length about the problems I Congress. thetic instrument mirroring it. So we saw with the bill relative to section 106 If we want to look for who is the had this loan down here, and this mas- in the derivatives language. Today, I cause of the downturn and the crisis in sive structure from the churning of want to talk about things that are not the subprime market, we can look at that loan on top of it, and the loan in the bill that should have been in the ourselves in the mirror and say: We wouldn’t support all that structure bill. are, to a large degree. Easy money was over it. So it all collapsed on us in late The reason I am rising to talk about also a problem. But I think right at the 2008. this bill, which is a very complex bill, center of the problem was the collapse This bill, however, doesn’t address and intricate, is because we on our side of underwriting standards in this coun- that issue of underwriting standards in feel very strongly that we should be in- try. any effective way. Senator ISAKSON and volved in the negotiations of a better It used to be, up through the 1990s, I have spoken about this on the Senate bill. We are not asking that there be no you couldn’t get a loan for much more floor a number of times, and we are bill; just the opposite. We are saying than 85 percent of the value of the going to offer what we hope is a bipar- there is a lot in this bill that just plain home. You had to put some money tisan proposal. But it will improve the needs to be improved. down, and you had to be able to show bill because it will basically be taking For example, in the area of too big to to the person who was lending you the us back to the underwriting standards fail, we have to make absolutely sure, money—the mortgagor—that you could that used to be in place in the 1990s, if a company is large and it gets into pay the money back. Well, we went not only for the origination of the loan trouble and it overextends itself, that into this huge expansion in lending but also for the securitizer of the loan. it fails; that the American taxpayer which was driven in large part by two This is critical. If we are going to fix doesn’t come in and support that com- things: One, the monetary policy of the this problem—and the purpose of the pany in the financial sector, or any- Fed, which basically allowed for easy bill should be to fix the problem that body else, as a matter of fact, such as money to flow out there very quickly created the crisis and make sure it the automobile sector. So that lan- into the market; and, secondly, the doesn’t occur again—if that is the real guage in the bill needs to be tightened Congress, specifically insisting every- goal, then there should be underwriting up. It doesn’t accomplish that as effec- body should be able to have a home standards. tively as we think it should. whether they could afford it or not or The second issue in this bill that is The derivatives language has some whether the home was properly valued. not addressed is Fannie and Freddie. serious problems. I talked yesterday Those two factors lead to an explosion These two entities have trillions of dol- about one of them, but there are a in home ownership, equally leading to lars of outstanding liability, out- whole series of problems. The purpose an explosion in mortgages which, first, standing notes, and it is estimated that of the derivatives part of this bill did not meet the value of the under- the taxpayer has a $400 billion to $500 should be, No. 1, to reduce systemic lying asset and, in fact, in some in- billion—that is $1⁄2 trillion—of liability risk and make sure that, prospectively, stances were actually valued at more because a lot of these notes aren’t ever we do everything we can to make these than the asset even at the time they going to be paid back. Yet Fannie and instruments—which are critical to the were issued. Freddie are still operating almost in a ability of the economy to be liquid and Almost all these subprime mortgages business-as-usual mindset, pushing produce credit—are as safe and as presumed there would always be an ap- money out the door, buying up bonds sound as possible, while at the same preciation of real estate prices, so they and notes and mortgages, and doing it time making sure we do not overreact could loan at 100 percent and at some almost as if there is no end to the tax- and create a situation where this mar- point you would be down to 85 percent payers’ pocketbook. ket—which is so crucial to manufactur- or 90 percent of the value. That didn’t In fact, we don’t even put Fannie and ers across this country and especially happen, of course. The value went Freddie on the Federal balance sheet. to Main Street, which basically bene- down, and so the mortgages went un- We know, since we own 80 percent of fits from the credit generated by de- derwater in terms of their basic value. those companies that the taxpayer is rivatives—doesn’t artificially contract Secondly, the monies were lent to indi- on the hook for this debt—this $400 bil- due to excessive regulation, or that it viduals who, because of the way they lion to $500 billion of debt. This bill doesn’t go overseas. So we lose the fact structured these loans for the first 2 or acts as if it doesn’t even exist, and yet that we are today at the center of cap- 3 years, could pay the interest or the that was one of the primary drivers of ital and credit. We want to be the best mortgage payment, but as soon as the economic collapse of 2008, from place in the world to create capital and these loans reset to a realistic interest which we are all suffering and have suf- to create credit, and we should have a rate, they couldn’t pay it. Everybody fered. So this bill should have at least bill that accomplishes that. knew it when they did the loan. an initial step into the arena of how we I have been outlining concerns I have Now, why did people do that? Why are going to handle this issue of in the derivatives area—yesterday I was there this collapse in underwriting straightening out the GSEs, as they talked about section 106—and I could standards? Well, there were a lot of are called. highlight a number of other areas. For reasons. I happen to think probably the The first step is that we ought to example, the immediacy with which primary one was that we separated the bring their liabilities onto our books so derivatives are pushed from a clearing- owner of the loan from the actual that the taxpayers aren’t being lied to; house into an exchange situation, loanmaking process. Therefore, the so that we are telling the truth to the which I don’t think will work under people who were originating the loans American people as to how much it will this bill. I think, basically, it would weren’t interested in the underlying se- cost to straighten this out and we have contract the market dramatically. curity. They were not even interested started thinking about how we are But what I want to speak to specifi- in whether the person could pay it going to straighten it out. Yet this bill cally are the things left out of this bill back. They were only interested in the doesn’t do that. That is a place where that should be addressed in order to fees they were generating. So we had a we, as Republicans—and I think a lot make sure we don’t have happen again collapse in the underwriting standards. of other people—would like to see this what happened in September of 2008 We had an inverted pyramid, with this bill improved, and that is why we are and on into the rest of that year, which person down here borrowing money opposing going forward with the bill in was that tremendous trauma that our from this entity over here on a piece of its present form until we are allowed to Nation went through and is just now property which wasn’t worth the value participate in the negotiations on im- coming out of—and for some people it at which money was being borrowed. proving it. That is what this is all is still a trauma because they don’t The person borrowing the money about. have a job, which is the worst trauma couldn’t pay it back, but nobody cared The third issue, of course, is the cred- of all for somebody. That trauma was because that loan was then taken and it rating agencies. We know without

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They be- in this country. have the spectacle of the desperate lieved, generally, when the credit rat- So those are our concerns, and that is need for reforming Wall Street finance ing agency said it was a triple-A rated why we are continuing to insist that in this country and the entire Repub- security, that they had done their due we be allowed to be at the table to ne- lican caucus in the Senate votes no— diligence and it was a triple-A rated se- gotiate these very critical issues on every single one of them. curity. It turned out it wasn’t, in many this very complicated bill. Well, let me describe what we are instances. I thank the Senator from North Da- facing, if I might. This economic col- As a result, it was sloppy under- kota for showing me the courtesy of al- lapse is not a stranger to most Ameri- writing again, by people or financial lowing me to go first, and I yield the cans. Somewhere around 15 or 16 mil- houses that were willing to buy these floor. lion got out of bed this morning job- securitized products, the CDOs and var- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- less, looking for work and can’t find ious other products. They didn’t do the ator from North Dakota. work. They understand the cost of this heavy lifting of everyone going and Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask economic collapse. looking at the actual assets which were unanimous consent to speak as in Here is what it has cost the taxpayer. backing up these products. They relied morning business for 15 minutes. By the way, we don’t have all these on the rating agencies, and the rating The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without numbers. This was from an enter- agencies didn’t do their job either. objection, it is so ordered. prising reporter at Bloomberg who did So we have this serious issue with Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, change good work. But the Federal Reserve rating agencies that needs to be ad- is very hard in this country and in this bailout commitment, $7.8 trillion; dressed. It is not effectively addressed Chamber. Change is always hard. I was FDIC, $2 trillion; Treasury, $2.7 tril- in this bill. But we cannot correct the thinking, as we have been blocked from lion; HUD, $300 billion—that is $12.8 problems which created the 2008 crisis proceeding on the Wall Street reform trillion, think about that, the amount and caused this very severe recession bill, which is a very important issue, of money lent, spent or committed on and put this country through this tre- about what probably was the case on behalf of the American taxpayer to try mendous trauma unless we address another big change at the turn of the to get out of this deep hole. that issue, along with underwriting last century, when Upton Sinclair Even as we found ourselves in this standards, GSEs, and credit rating wrote about the meatpacking houses in deep hole—here, by the way, is what agencies. So Republicans are saying: this country. has happened to the biggest financial Let’s look at that and try to fix that. He wrote a book called ‘‘The Jungle’’ institutions in the country. Going back That is why we don’t want to go for- and described his visit to the 10 years ago, the Congress decided—in my judgment without any wisdom at ward until we are brought to the table meatpacking houses in Chicago and the all because I voted against it—to say and allowed to address that issue. unbelievably unsanitary conditions in Another question: They have filled those meatpacking houses—rats all let’s homogenize all our big financial this bill with all sorts of extraneous around those meatpacking houses. But institutions. Congress said let’s put things that had absolutely nothing to that was all right because they them all in one big basket, investment do—absolutely nothing to do—with the poisoned the rats. They took loaves of banks, FDIC-insured banks, real estate, housing crisis and the economic melt- bread and soaked them in poison, laid securities, throw them all into one big down that followed. A lot of corporate them around and then there were dead old holding company and things will be governance rules that have been kick- rats and all the other things that ex- great. It will allow us to compete with ing around this city for a long time and isted in those meatpacking houses that the Europeans and others much better. They created these giant houses of that are the agenda of certain groups went down the same chute, and out the cards. This is what happened the larg- in this city that have a political agen- back side came meat right to the gro- est financial institutions in the coun- da dealing with wanting to have con- cery store and to the American people, try got bigger and bigger. In fact, that trol over corporations—a lot of it influ- an unsuspecting public—the most un- is what has happened even during this enced by organized labor—have been sanitary conditions in the world. collapse. Even in the greatest recession thrown into this bill willy-nilly. They As a result of publishing the book, since the Great Depression they have had nothing, and they have nothing, to ‘‘The Jungle,’’ there was a public out- continued to grow. do with the overarching issues that af- cry demanding that something be done. Let me again describe some of the or- fect protecting the market and making The Congress finally, at last, at long igin of this, this cesspool of greed that and giving us a sound financial system. last, beat back the opposition of a very has existed in recent years, resulting in Yet they are in this bill. They strong meatpacking industry and one person—I have talked about him in shouldn’t be in this bill or, if they are passed safe food laws, creating the the past—making $3.6 billion in just going to be in the bill, they should be Food and Drug Administration. Change one year, betting against America, sell- significantly adjusted. is so very hard. But people knew then ing short. So these are some of our concerns. something had to be done about that, By the way, if you are wondering, People ask: Well, why are the Repub- and the American people know now that is $300 million a month or, if this licans stopping this bill at this point? something has to be done about this. person’s spouse asks: How are we doing, Because we want a better bill, and we It is interesting to hear people come sweetheart, he can say we made $10 have specific proposals for accom- to the floor of the Senate and say: million a day every single day. plishing that. We want language which Well, we are blocking a motion to pro- This is on the Internet right now and does accomplish too big to fail and ceed to go to a Wall Street reform bill this is the origin of all this greed. It ends that policy. We want language because we want to make it better. goes up from here, to a security, to a which makes the derivative market not Does anybody really believe that? They hedge fund, to an investment bank, and only safe and not a systemic risk but a want to weaken it. They do not even they are all making obscene profits sound and strong force for credit in want it in the first place, to the extent right on up through the collapse. By this country. We want language which they can avoid it. That is why they the way, they are doing it again today. addresses better underwriting stand- didn’t do anything in the committee. This is on the Internet. This is a com- ards. We want language which address- There were negotiations for weeks in pany called EasyLoanForYou: es the issues of the GSEs. And we want the Banking Committee. I was not Get the loan you seek fast and hassle-free. language which addresses the failures there, but I am told by all involved Our lenders will approve your loan imme- of the credit rating agencies. We don’t there were negotiations for weeks in diately regardless of your credit score or his- want a lot of extraneous language the Banking Committee. Then they tory.

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Come to us, ‘‘Get a form because we want to strengthen standing behind them to pick up the guaranteed bad credit personal loan it—I don’t think so. It doesn’t sound to tab. today.’’ me like that is the case. No more. The legislation brought to Yes, this is on the Internet today. If you want to strengthen it, I say to us by Senator DODD and Senator LIN- Bad Credit Personal Loans, ‘‘a Chris- my colleagues—you say it is not strong COLN dealing with financial reform and tian Faith Based Service.’’ enough in too big to fail—I am going to derivatives is not perfect. Senator Previous bankruptcy? That is all be offering an amendment on ending DODD is on the floor. He would be the right. No credit, bad credit, recent di- too big to fail. But you can’t offer an first to say that. But none of us can vorce, need more money? No problem. amendment unless you get the motion offer any amendments unless we have a This is the origin of what was going to proceed to get the bill on the floor. motion to proceed to get to the bill. I on in this country and it is still going But I am wondering how many Repub- think the work done by Senator DODD on. By the way, you don’t have to lican votes I will get for an amendment and the Banking Committee is work make interest payments or principal that says if you are too big to fail, if that needs to be commended. It payments for the first 12 months, we you pose a moral hazard, systemic risk stretches my imagination, and I think will make them for you, and you don’t with grave consequences to our econ- others’, for the excuse for voting have to document your income to us. omy, it seems to me we should back against the motion to proceed to allow We wallpapered this country with you away through divestitures to a us to get to the floor on this and actu- this sort of nonsense, fundamentally point where you are not causing that ally have a debate and offer amend- ignorant banking practices, and then moral hazard, if that is the case. ments, to allow as an excuse that the turned them into securities and sold Those who say they are trying to other side truly wants to strengthen them up, up, up the chain. The fact is, strengthen this bill—and I doubt it—I this. everybody was making big fees. The wonder if they will join me on that. You know what. We are going to get rating companies were with their pom- They come to the floor and say: We to the bill at some point, somehow, poms, approving everything with AAA. haven’t had a chance to negotiate or over the opposition of a determined mi- Meanwhile, they were creating an en- discuss this, when, in fact, there were nority that wants to protect Wall tire house of cards. Unbelievable. negotiations for months in the Senate Street’s interests here. Even as we are Today, there is a hearing going on Banking Committee, and before that holding these hearings today and dis- and one of the largest investment there were hearings that went on for a covering some pretty pathetic behavior banks is under siege at that hearing be- year in the Senate Banking Com- on behalf of some big economic play- cause our friend, Senator CARL LEVIN, mittee. When they finally got to the ers, we are going to get to this bill. actually has the goods. He has the point of writing the bill, the Repub- When we do, we will see who is on the memos, the internal memos. He sub- licans decided we don’t have one sug- floor of the Senate on the side of the poenaed them. It shows that invest- gestion for an amendment, not one, not American people. We will see who truly ment banking company is making any. Now they are saying: We are going wants Wall Street reform that does the record profits now but actually was to take a stand. We are not going to right thing. betting against its customers, was ac- even allow the Senate to consider Wall There are many things we need to do. tually selling short, betting against Street reform because we think it Let me just say I mentioned too big to the American economy. So the ques- needs to be improved. Oh, really? I fail—I am going to introduce an tion is, When all that was going sour think they think it is too strong. I amendment that bans naked credit de- and the American taxpayers were told think they have a lot of friends who fault swaps that have no insurable in- these companies that are doing that want them to weaken it. That is my terest. Again, that is betting, not in- are too big to fail, that we have a belief. vesting. So there are a lot of things for moral hazard here, we have systemic The question is, Will we be able to us to do, but we cannot even begin to risk with grave consequences to this see, at some point, perhaps at long do that until we get a motion to pro- economy and therefore the American last, the other side stop making exceed, and we would expect, perhaps taxpayer has to be told you bail them cuses and allow us to begin legislating? even by accident, we would get one out. The Federal Reserve, on behalf of Is there any American who has suffered vote or perhaps two votes on the other the American taxpayer, decides we are the consequences of this deep decline side. We will see. Maybe this afternoon going to provide unlimited funding and in our economy, the deepest decline will be the time. unlimited money and a new loan win- since the Great Depression—is there The American people deserve much dow for the first time in history to in- any American who says: You know better. As I said when I started, I know vestment banks. Then we go to the Fed what. Hands off the big investment that change is hard and big change is and say: How much did you actually banks. Hands off the big finance com- exceedingly hard. But this is a big put out there? And they say: You have panies. Yes, we know they were trading issue. This isn’t some small potatoes. no business knowing. We don’t intend things we don’t understand. They were This is trillions and trillions of dollars. to tell you, and we don’t intend to tell trading things such as credit default The American people lost $15 trillion in the American people. That is where we swaps that were naked. wealth when the economy hit rock bot- find ourselves right now. It is unbeliev- I asked the other day: How did that tom. So they require us, they demand able. get naked? A credit default swap that of this Congress to take action—not to There is an old country saying: The is naked means it has no insurable in- take action just for the sake of having water is not going to clear up until you terest in any case on either side. It is done something but to take action for get the hogs out of the creek. not investing, it is simply waging. I the sake of fixing this, to make sure This issue we are trying to get to the said before: Why pretend? Why not put this sort of nonsense and behavior can- floor of the Senate on a motion to pro- a keno pit or a craps table in the lobby not ever happen again in a way that ceed so we can actually do Wall Street of those institutions because all it is, is threatens this country’s economy. reform is all about getting the hogs out making wagers or bets. I yield the floor. of the creek. But we will vote again We have a couple of very large com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- today at 4:30—I believe it is 4:30. We munities and many other areas of ator from Vermont. voted yesterday. We will vote, I sup- America where you can do that, Las Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, let me pose, tomorrow. Every single Repub- Vegas and Atlantic City. But in the begin by commending my friend from lican has said we don’t intend to even last decade, and especially with the North Dakota, expressing my agree- allow you to proceed because we want growth of these unbelievably exotic in- ment of virtually everything he said. I

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Com- That is quite a cross section of polit- and neighbor from New Hampshire, petition is what drives prices down. ical views in favor of bringing trans- Senator GREGG, took to the floor yes- Well, maybe one of the reasons mil- parency to the Fed. What my amend- terday to express his outrage that 10 lions of Americans today are paying 25 ment will do—and we intend to bring Senators on the Budget Committee or 30-percent interest rates on their that amendment to the floor during voted for an amendment I offered— credit cards is you have got four banks this debate—is, in fact, it would re- which lost, by the way, 12 to 10—to that issue two-thirds of them. quire the Federal Reserve to release all begin the process of breaking up too- The four largest banks in this coun- of the details about the more than $2 big-to-fail financial institutions that try provide half of the mortgages in trillion in zero-interest loans the Fed pose a catastrophic risk to our econ- America. I think that is a real prob- provided to large financial institutions. omy. Frankly, after listening to Sen- lem. The four largest banks control Also it would call for a GAO audit of ator GREGG’s statement, I wonder, with nearly 40 percent of all bank deposits the Fed. all due sincerity, what planet he is liv- in this country. The bottom line there is it is impera- ing on. Apparently, he has missed the Over 100 years ago, we had some good tive that the GAO conduct an inde- fact that due to the greed, the reckless- Republicans, William Howard Taft and pendent and comprehensive audit of ness, and the illegal behavior of Wall Teddy Roosevelt. When they saw the the Federal Reserve within 1 year. Street, the American people continue concentration of ownership and wealth That is what our amendment does. It to suffer through the worst economic that existed in their time, they, as requires the Federal Reserve to dis- crisis since the Great Depression. The good Republicans, said: Let’s start close the names of the financial insti- damage done by Wall Street in bring- breaking it up. tutions that received over $2 trillion in ing this economy to a grinding halt is I think what they did over 100 years virtually zero-interest loans since the incomprehensible—millions of people ago is a lesson we should learn today. start of the recession. If a financial institution is too big to having lost jobs, their homes, their This is an amendment that I think fail, that financial institution is too savings, young people trying to go out millions of people want. What is inter- big to exist and the time is now to into the job market to begin a career esting about it is if you talk about bi- start breaking it up. in their lives unable to do that because partisanship or tripartisanship, this This idea of starting to break up of the greed of Wall Street. The fact amendment, both in the House and the large financial institutions is not just that just yesterday we could not get Senate, brings together some of the an idea that BERNIE SANDERS has, it is one Republican vote to proceed to more conservative members and some not just an idea, an amendment offered begin the debate on how we finally re- of the more progressive members. In by Senators BROWN of Ohio and KAUF- form Wall Street is beyond my com- the House, this language is supported prehension. This debate needs to be MAN are going to speak to. It is an idea by my former colleague RON PAUL. I going forward, and we need to pass that is spreading all over this country. I would point out to you that the am introducing it here in the Senate. strong—underline ‘‘strong’’—legisla- That, my friends, is a very significant tion that makes sure that what hap- presidents of three regional Federal Reserve Banks also support the need to disparity in political views. But we do pened a year and a half ago never, ever agree that the Fed needs transparency. happens again. start breaking up large financial insti- I also find it interesting that we have tutions. These are: James Bullard, who Let me conclude by simply saying some of our conservative Republican is the president of the Fed in St. Louis; this: The time is now for the Senate to begin to deal with the greed, the reck- Senators, such as Senator GREGG, who Thomas Toenig, the president of the day after day tell us how much they Fed in Kansas City; and Richard Fish- lessness, and the illegal behavior on dislike big government—they don’t er, the president of the Fed in Dallas, Wall Street. The American people have like Social Security, don’t like Medi- TX. They are all in agreement that we demanded action since this crisis care, don’t like big government—but have got to start breaking up these began, and we owe it to them to de- apparently have no problem with huge large financial institutions. liver. As we proceed with Senator DODD’s piece of legislation, which I financial institutions which control a Senator DORGAN made this point, and very significant part of our economy. I want to make it again; that is, that think has many very positive at- In the last 15 years, the six largest during the bailout, the Fed decided it tributes, I think our goal is as we de- banks in this country have more than was going to lend out trillions of dol- bate it, to make it even stronger. tripled in size and now have combined lars in zero or almost zero-interest In that regard, as I mentioned, I will assets equal to 63 percent of the gross loans. When Chairman Bernanke came be bringing forward an amendment domestic product. Let me say that before the Budget Committee, on which dealing with Fed transparency. I will again. The six largest banks in this I serve, I asked him what I thought was be bringing forth an amendment which country now have combined assets a pretty simple and straightforward will put a cap on the interest rates equal to 63 percent of this Nation’s question: Mr. Chairman, can you tell that banks can charge. I think it is not GDP. me and the American people who re- acceptable, not moral, that banks are I ask all my conservative friends who ceived these loans? now charging 25, 30-percent interest come down saying: Oh, government is I mean, we are talking about trillions rates. We are going to have a cap simi- too big, government is awful, what of dollars in loans. I do not think it is lar to what exists for credit unions. about banks that have trillions of dol- too much to ask who received the loans As I mentioned also, we are going to lars in assets? Why aren’t we talking and what the terms were of those have legislation, an amendment deal- about that reality? The truth is that loans. Well, Mr. Bernanke disagreed. I ing with Fed transparency. So my hope today what we are seeing with these offered an amendment that day that is our Republican friends will join us in huge financial institutions is not only begins to bring transparency to the beginning this debate and, in fact, the ongoing problem of what happens Fed. That amendment is called the going forward so that finally, finally, when they fail and whether the tax- Federal Reserve Sunshine Act. I am we can hold Wall Street accountable payers will be having to bail them out happy to say it has 32 cosponsors. In- and bring forth the legislation to make again, but when you have that kind of terestingly enough, 22 of them are Re- sure that never do we see a repetition concentration of ownership, you have a publicans, 10 are Democrats. They are: of the disaster we saw a year and a half very dangerous situation. Senators BARRASSO, BENNETT of Utah, ago. The four largest banks in this coun- BOXER, BROWNBACK, BURR, CARDIN, I yield the floor. try, four banks, issue two-thirds of the CHAMBLISS, COBURN, COCHRAN, CORNYN, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- credit cards. What do we think about CRAPO, DEMINT, DORGAN, FEINGOLD, ator from Kansas.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:44 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\S27AP0.REC S27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2687 Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, I un- that financial markets will be fully more difficult for small businesses to derstand I have 10 minutes in which to aware of the government’s authority start up and be successful. Small busi- make my remarks. Is that correct? and inclination to prop up large failed nesses are, as the President has ac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- financial institutions. knowledged, the leading job creators in ator can be recognized for 10 minutes. The very existence of this authority the country. Mr. ROBERTS. I appreciate that. undercuts the claim that the govern- Everyone—everyone—all of us agree Over the past 2 years, Americans ment will actually ever wind up with we need better regulation of our finan- have seen an unprecedented govern- such firms. Those firms, along with cial system. However, the financial ment reach into the private sector, their creditors and shareholders, will regulatory reform bill that came out of some of which may be necessary. They take more risks and, yes, put the finan- the Banking Committee does not are angry about it, as they should be. cial system into even greater danger. achieve that goal. I dearly hope the For many, the overreach of govern- There has also been much attention chairman of the committee and the ment began with the bank bailout or paid to the creation of something ranking member can reach some ac- TARP. The $700 billion TARP that I op- called a Bureau of Consumer Financial commodation to produce a better prod- posed was passed in the fall of 2008 Protection, BCFP. I would hate to try uct. when every day we awoke to see a new to pronounce that acronym. It does not address the problems, as financial crisis headlining the front This sounds like a good idea at first. written, that led to the financial tur- page. We all want, everyone in this Senate moil but, instead, imposes additional TARP was initially intended to pur- wants, to ensure strong consumer fi- regulatory burdens on our community chase troubled assets and get them off nancial protection. That is not the banks and financial institutions that the books of the troubled banks. Yet, issue. Yet, rather than working with did not contribute to that turmoil. over time, the program evolved into a regulators to strengthen existing con- It does not discourage risk taking by fund—some would call it a slush fund— sumer protection rules and crack down large financial institutions. It does to include bailouts for the auto indus- on unfair deceptive and abusive prac- nothing—nothing—to address Fannie try and the housing market. The term tices, this provision adds another layer Mae or Freddie Mac, which had a cen- ‘‘bailout’’ will never be the same again. of bureaucracy and financial regula- tral role in the collapse of the housing I think the American people are right tion that will ultimately be harmful markets that helped trigger the finan- to demand that they are never again for consumers, and I mean all con- cial crisis. put on the hook to bail out a failed sumers, by raising their costs for finan- It does not ensure that taxpayers company. They are right to demand cial products, and eliminating the never again have to bail out a failed that those who got us into the finan- types of financial products and services company. However, it does increase the cial mess not be allowed to do so again. that are available to choose from. Federal bureaucracy and make it more Unfortunately, the financial regulatory Not only that, this bill increases the difficult and costly for consumers to reform bill that the Senate is set to regulatory burden for banks, including obtain credit for their families and take up and debate does not achieve our community banks, that are already small businesses. these goals. subject to 1,700 pages of regulations in This approach will not benefit con- I know both sides are now involved in the consumer area alone. Under this sumers or community banks or our discussions, and the next 48 hours are bill, our community banks would have economy. We need to work to improve going to be absolutely crucial to deter- to comply with an additional 27 new or this bill. It is vital for our economy we mine if, in fact, we can get a bipartisan expanded regulations, including new get it right when addressing financial bill. But with any business, if it is mis- burdens on small business loans. No regulatory reform because the con- managed, if its leaders make poor deci- telling how many pages these new reg- sequences will be seen for years—for sions, the business should be allowed to ulations will add or how much they years—to come. fail. Success and failure have, until re- will increase the cost of lending to I yield the floor. cently, been the cornerstone of what small business. Finally, this bill harms The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. has made our economy one of the the very innovation and entrepreneur- GILLIBRAND). The Senator from Con- strongest in the world. The bailouts of ship that has made our country so suc- necticut. Mr. DODD. Madam President, I will financial and auto companies have cessful and created one of the strongest take a few minutes, if I can, recognize turned that philosophy on its head. I economies in the world. It does this by myself for 10 minutes, if I may, and ask think it is a dangerous road to go limiting the ability of small startup the Presiding Officer to notify me when down. We need to set a new course. It companies to raise seed capital. Cur- is what the American people want. that time has expired. rently, angel investors—that is quite a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The This bill does not end bailouts. In- name—but angel investors, those high- Chair will do so. stead, it allows some of the largest fi- er income individuals who wish to in- Mr. DODD. Madam President, I have nancial institutions to contribute to a vest in a promising startup company, great affection for my friend from Ne- bailout fund, to be used if a company to take the risk, must have a net worth braska and I appreciate his comments were again to fail. of at least $1 million or income of about the bill. He wants to fix the bill. Well, this does nothing to deter com- $250,000. That is a noble goal. And the way to fix panies from taking risks that could This bill increases those require- the bill, of course, is to begin debating lead to failure and the need for a future ments to $2.3 million and $450,000, re- the bill. So I am delighted to hear he bailout. In fact, it sends a signal that spectively. Estimates are that this pro- would want to fix the bill. The problem the government will bail out institu- vision, along with a provision in the I have is I cannot seem to get enough tions, just as it bailed out Fannie Mae bill that would subject startups and in- people on the other side to get us to and Freddie Mac, the two troubled vestors to 50 different sets of State reg- the point where we might give them an mortgage giants that have received ulations, would disqualify about 77 per- opportunity to do exactly what they $125.9 billion, might as well make it cent of current investors. claim they want to do. $126 billion, in direct government fund- In 2007, these individuals invested $26 Mr. ROBERTS. Madam President, ing and now have an unlimited U.S. billion in more than 57,000 ventures will the chairman yield for a second? credit line. across the country. We are talking Mr. DODD. I am happy to yield, just Yet there is no mention, no mention, about companies such as Amazon, for a second. of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac in this Google, Facebook. All benefitted from The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- bill. Failure to deal with Fannie Mae angel investors. Yet this bill makes it ator from Kansas. and Freddie Mac keeps taxpayers on harder for promising young companies Mr. ROBERTS. I am very privileged the hook for more bailouts of these en- to get the capital they need to get to represent the State of Kansas. tities. started to grow and become successful. Mr. DODD. Kansas. Excuse me. I am The bill also allows the FDIC and the At a time when the unemployment sorry. Federal Reserve to come to the aid of rate is 9.7 percent, I think the last Mr. ROBERTS. Nebraska is fine, but failing financial firms, which means thing Congress should do is to make it they——

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Kansas, not Nebraska. even have a chance to hear a bill dis- worthless they were. Mr. ROBERTS. I appreciate it. cussed that might avoid the kind of ca- Thanks to this scheme, the housing Mr. DODD. I thank my friend. tastrophe that has befallen them over bubble grew bigger and collapsed hard- Anyway, my point is, we want to get this past year and a half. er. Magnetar walked away with billions to the bill. And whether it is my Sen- And, yes, we are all familiar with po- of dollars in profits. Other institutions ator friend from Kansas or Nebraska, litical considerations that seem as in- saw an opportunity to run the same we want to get to the bill, if we can. evitable as the sunrise in this commu- scheme. The American people ended up That is all this is about now. I am nity. But still, I cannot bring myself to paying the price, of course, as we all going to talk about the bill a bit here believe that every single member of painfully are aware. in the brief moments I have before we the minority caucus wants to stand I am the chairman of the Banking actually get to the vote this afternoon with the large Wall Street financial in- Committee. I believe in the vibrant fi- on this matter. stitutions that are the major objectors nancial sector of our Nation. Small The American public is sitting there to this bill going forward. businesses need capital and credit. in sort of stunned disbelief. Here we all This morning, as Goldman Sachs ex- There are many honest people on Wall acknowledge this huge problem that ecutives were testifying—including Street who, I believe, have helped others to build wealth in our country. So needs to be addressed for the 8.5 mil- this afternoon—before a Senate com- the problem is not that these execu- lion people who have lost their job, the mittee, we all got another chance to tives got rich without contributing to 7 million who have lost their homes, understand why they feel so deeply America. The problem is that these ex- their retirement income. We know wronged by this legislation. ecutives got rich betting against Amer- from all of the statistics what this fi- As Frank Rich said in the New York ica. They did it in secret where no one nancial crisis has caused. Times this weekend—and I quote him— Over the last year and a half, we have could see what they were doing, let [S]omething is fundamentally amiss in a alone stop them, until it was too late. been busy trying to come up with the financial culture that thrives on ‘‘products’’ answers on how to solve this problem that create nothing and produce nothing ex- They took outrageous risks with in the future. Here we are, with about cept new ways to make bigger bets and stack money that did not belong to them be- 14 weeks left to go before the close of the deck in favor of the house. cause they could, in their view. By the this Congress, with a bill on the floor Our prosperity in the country was time anyone realized what was going of the Senate that we put together over built on the hard work of generations on, they had managed to destroy much many weeks and months—on a bipar- of Americans. It was grown in the corn- of the prosperity Americans had built tisan basis, I might add. Here it is, fields of Nebraska and Kansas, engi- over the course of generations. Maybe I am naive, but I do not be- Madam President. Now we are being neered in the laboratories of Massachu- lieve any Senator wants to be on their told, despite the fact that 58 of us be- setts, forged in the foundries of Chi- side in this debate. And do you know lieve we ought to at least begin the de- cago, and manufactured, if I may say what. I have seen firsthand that there bate—I am not asking anyone to vote so, in textile plants such as in my are Republicans who deeply want to for the bill. I am not asking you to home State of Connecticut. get to this bill and get it done. That is vote for an amendment on the bill. All It is deeply ingrained in the Amer- why the legislation we want to bring to I am asking you is, Can we begin dis- ican ethos that, in this land of great the floor reflects broad bipartisan cussing this bill here? It is the job of opportunity, you build wealth by cre- agreement. This bill was not written ating something: an idea, a product, a this body to do so. by this Senator alone or a handful of So I am delighted to receive all the service. Democrats on the committee. This bill lectures I have received from people This economic crisis was not caused was written in large part with the co- by the creators, the producers, the from about whether they like the bill operation of my colleagues, both or do not like the bill or what they small businesses, and the working men Democrats and Republicans. want to add to it or subtract from it, and women who abide by that guiding The bill creates an early warning sys- and that is all very interesting con- principle. It was caused by some on tem so we can see and stop the next versation. But the fact is, until we ac- Wall Street who wanted to get rich wave of dangerous financial products tually move to the bill—which will be without contributing a thing, by execu- and practices before it threatens the the matter once again before us this tives who simply come up with ways to economic stability of our Nation. It afternoon—all that talk is nothing but circulate money around in a large cir- brings derivatives out of the shadows talk. cle, taking a piece for themselves every and into the sunlight so that Wall If you have an idea on what you want time that circle spins. Street is held accountable for its ac- to change in this bill, tell me about it. Operating in the shadows of our eco- tions. And finally, it puts a cop on the But, more importantly, let’s debate it, nomic structures, in the places where consumer protection beat so Americans discuss it, and then vote on whether to regulators were not equipped to do can make smart decisions based on full add it to this piece of legislation, or to their job, firms such as Goldman Sachs information when they are planning for take anything out you wish to take out found ways to game the financial sys- their financial futures and those of as well. But I cannot even begin that tem, reaping unheard of profits and re- their families. process if, in fact, you continue to ob- warding their executives with huge bo- To listen to the minority leader, the ject to us getting to a debate. nuses. main point of contention, over the last So that is what this is all about. Understand exactly what these bank- week or so, the reason he has given for I guess it does not pay to get your ers were doing. They were not just try- his caucus to try and kill this bill as a hopes up in this town, but I was still ing to predict the future; they were bloc, is a disagreement over the provi- disappointed yesterday when we ended betting on the failure of the mortgage sions of our bill that end too-big-to-fail up coming up short with the votes nec- market, a failure they themselves were bailouts. essary to proceed to the bill. in a position to cause. But I have to tell you, I do not be- To be honest, I am still mystified by Earlier this month, National Public lieve that is the case. No fair reading of the reaction of our colleagues. Yes, we Radio and the nonprofit journalistic this bill allows you to claim with a have heard all the rhetoric from the organization ProPublica reported on straight face that it perpetuates tax- minority leadership. We have seen the another firm, a hedge fund named payer bailouts. It is not true. I have de- thundering horde of Wall Street lobby- Magnetar. This hedge fund, according bunked that idea before on this floor, ists descending on this community, to the report, saw the housing market and I will do it again.

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Without lation, even though the Banking Committee damages, restitution, and recoupment of objection, it is so ordered. chairman has worked for roughly half a year compensation and other gains not compat- Mr. DURBIN. If the Chair will notify with key Senate Republicans and incor- ible with such responsibility. me when I have reached 71⁄2 minutes so porated many of their ideas into his bill. Section 206 of the bill: I may come to a blazing close. McConnell also said the bill continues con- In taking action against this title, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without troversial bank bailouts, but it doesn’t. (FDIC) shall determine that such action is objection, it is so ordered. If you do not believe the press re- necessary for the purposes of the financial Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, it ports, here is what our friend, the head stability of the United States, and not for has been over 2 years since Bear of the FDIC, Sheila Bair, had to say. the purposes of preserving the covered finan- Stearns failed. It has been over 18 cial company; ensure that the shareholders She, as I said, is the head of that orga- of covered financial company do not receive months since Wall Street collapsed and nization, the Federal Deposit Insurance payment until after all other claims and the the economy teetered on the brink of Organization—former legal counsel to Fund are fully paid; ensure that unsecured depression. It has been almost a year the minority leader Bob Dole, a Repub- creditors bear losses in accordance with the since the administration offered a de- lican in good standing, I might add, as priority of claim provisions in section 210; tailed proposal to reform Wall Street. well. She shuts down, by the way, ensure that management responsible for the It has been 4 months since the House failed banks for a living. She is a Re- failed condition of the covered financial passed its version of Wall Street re- company is removed— publican. She said: form. Yet, unfortunately, the minority Again, fired, if you didn’t understand The status quo is bailouts. That’s what we party, the Republicans in the Senate, have now. If you don’t do anything, you are those words— still want to delay any Wall Street re- going to keep having bailouts. and not take an equity interest in or become form. They want to put off Wall Street a shareholder of any covered financial com- reform for another day. Further, talking about our bill, she pany or any covered subsidiary. said: Yesterday, the Republicans in the Lastly: It makes [bailouts] impossible, and it Senate had a chance to vote to end Notwithstanding any other provision of should. their filibuster on Wall Street reform law, the Corporation, as receiver for a cov- Sheila Bair says: ered financial company, shall succeed by op- so that we could start to debate this We worked really hard to squeeze bailout eration of law to the rights, titles, powers, issue and consider amendments from language out of this bill. The construct is and privileges described in subparagraph (A), both sides of the aisle, almost the way you can’t bail out an individual institution— and shall terminate all rights and claims we remember learning about the Sen- you just can’t do it. that the stockholders and creditors of the ate in school: a real place where there Madam President, I will speak a lit- covered financial company may have against is a real debate, differences of opinion, the assets of the covered financial company votes, winners, losers—an amazing con- tle bit more. I know my other col- or the Corporation arising out of their status leagues will want to be heard. I ask as stockholders or creditors, except for the cept. We don’t see much of it anymore, unanimous consent for 2 additional right to payment, resolution, or other satis- do we? minutes, if I can. faction of their claims as permitted under There are a lot of empty chairs here. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without this section. The Corporation shall ensure There is very little actual debate lead- objection, it is so ordered. that shareholders and unsecured creditors ing to a vote. So yesterday we said to Mr. DODD. How in the world the mi- bear losses consistent with the priority of the Republicans: After all this time nority leader can come up with that ar- claims provisions under this section. since this started, after 2 years since gument does not make any sense at all. We seem to agree on the problem, Bear Stearns failed and all we have He quoted, of course, from the infa- and we seem to agree on how to solve been through, isn’t it about time for us mous Frank Luntz memo. The memo, it. So, again, I quote from the legisla- to roll up our sleeves and get down to of course, by Frank Luntz was written tion. work? Shouldn’t we bring some reform before the bill was written. Frank Let’s get to this bill. We have written and transparency to Wall Street so we Luntz’s political memo said the fol- the provisions that stop too big to fail don’t have to go through this ever lowing: forever. There are other very impor- again? Wall Street got away with mur- tant provisions in this bill that deserve The single best way to kill any legislation der and the taxpayers ended up holding is to link it to the Big Bank Bailout. consideration. the bag, remember? Again, I am not asking anyone to So he provided political rec- The previous administration asked us vote for the bill at this juncture or to to send almost $800 billion to Wall ommendations and strategies even be- vote for the amendments that come up. fore this bill was written. The memo, Street to save the institutions that For the life of me, I don’t know how we made some of the greediest, stupidest of course, confirms that because of the explain to anyone in this country, in date of it. So no matter what he wrote, decisions in the history of American light of what we have been through, business. I was in those meetings. I can that was going to be their political ar- that we can’t even begin the debate remember sobering moments—I will gument here. So the minority leader and the discussion. bet the chairman of the Banking Com- blindly followed the political memo By the way, no two Senators are here: Make that argument. Whether it going to write this bill. There are 100 of mittee can remember them as well— is true is irrelevant, just say it often us who serve here, and every single when the Treasury Secretary, Mr. enough. And the old adage goes: If you Member of this body has a right to Paulson, and the Chairman of the Fed- repeat it often enough, people will offer amendments and be heard. As eral Reserve, Mr. Bernanke, looked us begin to believe it, despite what the chairman of the committee, I will in- in the eye and said: If we don’t put $85 facts are. So again, that is the lan- sist upon that. Every Member who has billion in AIG today, it will fail and the guage of others. an idea and has an amendment will be American economy will fail with it. It But let me, if I can—because some- heard. But, please, let’s get to it. takes your breath away. We do a lot of times talking about it is not enough— With that, I yield the floor and note important things here but nothing like let me quote from sections of the bill. the absence of a quorum. that. Then, it wasn’t 2 weeks later that Section 204 of the bill says: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The they came back and said: It is not (1) Creditors and shareholders will bear the clerk will call the roll. enough. We need up to $800 billion to losses in the financial company; The assistant bill clerk proceeded to buy toxic assets with something called (2) Management responsible for the condi- call the roll. TARP. tion of the financial company will not be re- Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask Well, let me tell my colleagues, I am tained. unanimous consent that the order for a liberal arts lawyer. I have spent a Let me translate: You get fired. the quorum call be rescinded. lifetime in politics. I can’t really start

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It will be amazing. objection, it is so ordered. of those same firms we rescued with There is a second provision in here Mr. DODD. I see my friend and col- taxpayers’ dollars sent us a thank-you for consumer financial protection. league from Oregon. I will yield 10 min- card which had a postscript that said: Right now, strung out across our gov- utes to the Senator from Oregon. Incidentally, we have just declared ernment are all of these agencies that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that we are going to give one another are supposed to be watching out for us. ator from Oregon is recognized. $10 million bonuses for our wisdom. We have agencies that make sure the Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I How do you buy that? How do you sell toaster you bought over the weekend thank the chairman of the Banking it to the American people? doesn’t explode, catch fire, and burn Committee for the time to address an So we have come here with the lead- down your house. We expect that, don’t issue that I think is essential in this ership of Senator DODD on the Banking we? That is the Consumer Product bill and for all of the good work he has Committee and Senator LINCOLN on the Safety Commission. But we don’t have done to bring this reform bill to the Agriculture Committee, which has a an agency that makes sure the mort- floor of the Senate. piece of this, and said: We are going to gage you signed doesn’t explode and It is time that we have an open de- change this story. We are going to have you lose your house. That is what hap- bate on the floor of the Senate about more accountability, we are going to pened: stuck in mortgage provisions. provisions that affect the financial have more transparency, and, frankly, Have you ever been through a real es- foundations of our entire economy. I we are going to put a cop on the beat tate closing? There is a stack of pages know the chairman has been working when it comes to Wall Street. We are turned at the corner; sign as fast as hard. We held the vote yesterday to try going to make sure they don’t get in- you can; at the end of 15 or 20 minutes, to proceed with an open debate. We will volved in this mess again. you have writer’s cramp; a check; a hold another vote today and one to- I don’t often come to the floor to key to the house, and you are out the morrow to say let’s have this conversa- plug a book, but I am going to: Michael door. Oh, you didn’t check that line, tion about reforming Wall Street. Lewis, ‘‘The Big Short.’’ I recommend the middle of the page, the 35th docu- Today, I wish to address a particular it if you can stand it. He tells the in- ment that you signed? It had a prepay- point, which is limiting the ability of side story of what happened on Wall ment penalty in there for your mort- high-risk investments to blow up our Street. These so-called great, wise men gage. Prepayment penalty, so what? economy. didn’t know what they were doing Well, it just says that when the inter- My colleague and friend, Senator other than making a lot more money est rate goes up, you can’t refinance it. LEVIN, did a monumental service to every single day. They were building Oh, I didn’t know that. Of course you this institution today by holding a this house of cards, and eventually it didn’t. Lawyers don’t catch those hearing with the executives of the fell. He tells the story about the folks things. large investment firm Goldman Sachs, who profited when it fell. They were So we want to create the strongest discussing practices that misled clients completely out of favor for years. Peo- consumer financial protection law in and bundled huge risks into our finan- the history of the United States not to ple said: Shorting the housing market? cial system. create a massive agency—it won’t be— Are you crazy? There is no way to go The SEC currently has an investiga- but to empower consumers so that but up when it comes to housing. Well, tion underway. The courts will deter- when you sit down at that closing or they made a lot of money, shorting the mine the merit of that case. But today you decide to take out a credit card or market, and the folks who came up I want to address what the SEC could a student loan or an auto loan, you with these crazy vehicles to package not charge Goldman Sachs with: they know what you are getting into. The all these mortgages left us and Amer- could not charge them with the clear basics are in front of you in plain ica holding the bag. conflict of interest for holding a finan- English. Wall Street hates this idea This recession we are in took $16 tril- cial stake in a position completely op- like the Devil hates holy water. The lion to $17 trillion out of the American posite to the very security that they notion that there would be some agen- economy. I don’t need to tell anybody themselves put together and were sell- cy there looking over their shoulder about it. If you look at your savings ing to their clients. The reason the sends fear into their hearts. I think it account before and after, you know SEC could not address this issue is be- is a good idea. If someone wants to what I am talking about—savings, re- cause there is currently no law that come here and debate it, I am ready, tirement, the business down the street says such a conflict of interest is unac- but I think we ought to have a debate. that closed, the neighbor who lost his ceptable. What are the Republicans afraid of? job. You know the story, as we all do. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- This gets to the heart of what is It took $16 trillion to $17 trillion. That wrong on Wall Street today. The execu- ator has consumed 71⁄2 minutes. is more than the total value of all of Mr. DURBIN. Let me go to my blaz- tives at Goldman Sachs are insisting the goods and services produced in the ing close. up and down that they were not mak- United States of America in any year— Let me just say that at the end of the ing high-risk bets themselves; instead, the total value—yanked out of the day—currently, lobbyists are being they were only ‘‘market makers’’ un- economy because of the stupidity of paid $120,000 a day by Wall Street to derwriting these deals. Well, no matter these folks. stop this bill. So far, they have Repub- how often someone repeats something, Now we come before the Senate and licans on their side and they have been that doesn’t make it so. As others have say: Do you want to risk going through successful. In an hour, I hope that all said, facts are stubborn. that again? Shouldn’t we learn some- changes. Let them join us in a bipar- Goldman was holding positions for thing in the process here that avoids tisan effort to make this economy its own benefit—large positions. They that problem? The Republicans yester- stronger, make the rules work for aver- were betting the market would go one day said: No, thanks. We don’t care to age people, and to put some protection way or another. But that is not making vote on this. in there for the consumers of America. a market, where you bring buyers and Well, in an hour they are going to I yield the floor. sellers together; that is proprietary have another chance. I hope they have Mr. DODD. Madam President, I am trading, plain and simple. come to their senses. I hope the people told there are others who want to be Proprietary trading, or high-risk in- they represent have led them to their heard, so I would at this juncture note vesting, cost investment firms and senses. We have given them ample op- the absence of a quorum. commercial banks billions of dollars in portunity, and will, to offer their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The losses because they bet big on housing amendments. Let’s hear their ideas. I clerk will call the roll. securities, and the bets went bad.

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We can- crisis. crisis. not let Goldman and other firms con- Certainly, we need many other important Certainty, we need many other important tinue to pretend they weren’t placing reforms, including creating a strong con- reforms, including creating a strong con- high-risk bets. We cannot let financial sumer protection agency, imposing the duty sumer protection agency, imposing the duty firms continue to get away with selling of care to customers on financial providers, of care to customers on financial providers, bad products to unsuspecting clients and reestablishing a well-regulated market and reestablishing a well-regulated market while betting against those products. for derivatives. But a strong Volcker Rule is for derivatives. But a strong Volcker Rule is one of the most important provisions to pre- one of the most important provisions to pre- This issue goes to the heart of the in- vent ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions, vent ‘‘too big to fail’’ financial institutions, tegrity of the system, and integrity is stop conflicts of interest, and support credit stop conflicts of interest, and support credit essential for folks who have capital and in our economy. in our economy. want to put that capital at risk. They Madam President, I ask unanimous I congratulate your efforts and urge others to join you. need to know they have a fair market consent that the entire letter from into which they can invest that cap- Sincerely, John Reed be printed in the RECORD. JOHN S. REED. ital. This goes right to the core of the There being no objection, the mate- Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, it role of Wall Street in aggregating cap- rial was ordered to be printed in the ital and allocating that capital to the is very helpful to have a former CEO of RECORD, as follows: places where it would have the highest a company such as Citigroup weigh in APRIL 23, 2010. return. on the challenges before us. John Reed, Hon. JEFF MERKLEY and Hon. CARL LEVIN, as former chairman and CEO of The bill before us is a very good bill. U.S. Senate, I think we can make it even stronger Washington, DC. Citigroup, is in a position to reflect on by including an amendment that Sen- DEAR SENATORS MERKLEY AND LEVIN: I the deregulation and the combination ator LEVIN and I have sponsored on write to support your efforts to rein in the of the roles of lending banks and in- high-risk investments and conflicts of high risk activities that helped cause the vestment houses and how it contrib- interest. But to consider that amend- collapse of the world’s financial system. The uted to creating the economic catas- ment, we have to begin the debate; and recent financial crisis demonstrated all too trophe that became the great reces- that debate should begin now. clearly the twenty year deregulatory experi- sion. ment in combining critical commercial I speak now to my colleagues to say Let’s not let lobbyists confuse the banking with equally critical, but riskier in- issue. They will try to argue that high- vestment banking, failed. that we need your help in creating a stakes investing was not implicated in In 2007 and 2008, losses from risky propri- firewall between highly risky propri- this crisis, or that the sky will fall if etary trades in the major financial firms etary investments and the basic lend- we move high-risk investing outside of quickly decimated the availability of credit ing functions of banks. It is like stor- the banking system—I am talking and seriously damaged the economy far being fireworks in your living room. Fire- about those banks that take insured yond the concrete canyons where those bets works are wonderful, and there is no deposits and make loans—but that is were made. problem with utilizing them on the When a firm is focused on market gain Fourth of July or New Years. But you not the case. through proprietary trading, it too often will I wish to read from a letter sent to employ every available device to achieve don’t store them in your living room me and Senator CARL LEVIN by John those gains—including taking advantage of where they might end up burning down Reed. John Reed is former chairman clients and putting the fine at risk. As re- your house. and CEO of Citigroup. He speaks to cent cases in the media demonstrate, risk Second, we need clear conflict of in- those false arguments. This is what he management and conflicts of interest sys- terest rules that make sure that the in- wrote: tems do not alone accomplish those goals. vestment houses maintain integrity In fact, the incentives of management and I write to support your efforts to rein in with their customers, so that if they traders at today’s massive, publicly traded the high risk activities that helped cause the are promoting a security to their cus- banks are geared towards short term prof- collapse of the world’s financial system. The its—both the firm’s and their own—and not tomers, they are not doing so while recent financial crisis demonstrated all too towards the long-term well-being of their separately and secretly betting against clearly the twenty year deregulatory experi- employer or their clients. Boards of directors it. These reforms are important. They ment in combining critical commercial have obligations to maximize shareholder are an important part of the financial banking with equally critical, but riskier in- value, and no matter how much they and vestment banking, failed. rules of the road that will be healthy In 2007 and 2008, losses from risky propri- management attest to the contrary, they too for Wall Street and for the foundation etary trades in the major financial firms naturally focus on short term performance. of our economy. quickly decimated the availability of credit As one competitor’s risky trading boosts its I yield the floor. and seriously damaged the economy far be- earnings and relative short term perform- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ance, others will be pressured—by the mar- yond the concrete canyons where those bets ator from Connecticut. were made. kets, and their own economic self-interest— to follow suit. Mr. DODD. Madam President, I yield When a firm is focused on market gain 5 minutes to our colleague from Wash- through proprietary trading, it too often will Without strong rules on risk, leverage, and employ every available device to achieve conflicts of interest, we will see another race ington. those gains—including taking advantage of to the bottom, as traders, management, di- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- clients and putting the firm at risk. As re- rectors, and even shareholders will seek to ator from Washington is recognized. cent cases in the media demonstrate, risk attain the supersized rewards made possible Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, management and conflicts of interest sys- by high risk investments. The incentives yesterday afternoon, we attempted to tems do not alone accomplish those goals. need to be more properly aligned—which can bring a bill to the floor that finally only best occur if proprietary trading is out John Reed, the former chairman and of the banks, and restricted at the system- holds Wall Street accountable. It is a CEO of Citigroup, concludes with this: ically critical non-banks. bill that includes the strongest protec- I strongly support your efforts to put the I strongly support your efforts to put the tion for consumers that has ever been provisions that Chairman Paul Volcker has provisions that Chairman Paul Volcker has enacted. It is an end to taxpayer bail- advocated firmly into law. I believe that the advocated firmly into law. I believe that the outs, and it gives tools to individuals, PROP Trading Act (S. 3098) and your pro- PROP Trading Act (S. 3098) and your pro- the resources they need to make smart posed Floor amendment based on that does posed Floor amendment based on that does financial decisions. It is a bill that that. The legislation provides reasonable ex- so. The legislation provides reasonable ex- ends Wall Street’s ‘‘anything goes’’ ceptions for client-oriented services while in- ceptions for client-oriented services while including the necessary safeguards to protect cluding the necessary safeguards to protect rules that have meant everybody else against the dangers of high-risk assets and against the dangers of high-risk assets and pays. high-risk trading strategies. Putting these high-risk trading strategies. Putting these Unfortunately, the ‘‘no’’ vote from restrictions firmly into law will be good for restrictions firmly into law will be good for the other side yesterday told us they

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If we add another level of regulation, rules of the road, the other side wants I yield the floor. it will just mean more cost, and they to build a speed bump and pass a bill The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- are already regulated. This product that neither reforms Wall Street nor ator from Connecticut. would be regulated upstream already. protects Main Street. Mr. DODD. Let me thank my col- The financial institutions that are I fear that the obstruction and un- league from the State of Washington. I writing the note and the paper are al- willingness to allow us to bring a bill appreciate very much her comments ready regulated under this bill. Why to the floor is simply their push to get and her leadership. would we do the double regulation in a watered-down bill that big banks can I see my friend, Senator BROWNBACK, the bill on top of the local regulation simply step aside from and ignore. It as well. Madam President, I ask unani- they already have? has been rubberstamped by Wall Street mous consent that the last 71⁄2 minutes That is why the auto dealers are here lobbyists and special interests. This is be reserved for myself before the vote. in town today, saying they didn’t cause just an effort to figure out how they Is that the correct time; 7 or 71⁄2 min- the financial crisis, they are not banks, can preserve the status quo and talk utes? 71⁄2 minutes. and they do not think they ought to be their way out of change. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without a part of this. They are quintessential I fear the delay is about allowing spe- objection. Main Street auto dealers. They are cial interests in Washington and bank- The Senator from Kansas. part of the Main Street fabric. We have ers on Wall Street and big money do- Mr. BROWNBACK. Madam President, lost a lot of auto dealers across the nors to write a compromise bill. I may I inquire how much time remains country during this financial down- worry that just about everybody has on our side on the debate? turn. We spent $3 billion trying to sup- been invited to the table to write that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Thirty- port the auto industry and now we bill—except the American people. That five minutes. have this heavy-handed regulation that is because the vast majority of Ameri- Mr. BROWNBACK. I thank the Chair, will cost auto sales. It doesn’t seem to cans want to see the strong Wall Street and I yield myself such time as I may make sense that we would penalize reforms we have put forward pass. consume. Main Street for Wall Street’s problems. In fact, just yesterday, the Wash- I thank my colleague from Con- They are small businesses, the auto ington Post released a poll that shows necticut, whom I think the world of. dealers are, in cities and towns 63 percent of Americans want to see He is a wonderful family man, whom I throughout the country. We should be stronger regulations of Wall Street en- saw out walking this morning. He is a talking about how we can support acted. But do you know what. There is great human being, a great Senator, them and extend credit in the market- still a widely held view on Wall and of great lineage. I am sorry to see place rather than regulate and tamping Street—as yesterday’s vote shows— Senator DODD leaving. down on their business. with many in this Chamber that the I have one particular area of this bill My amendment is simple. It keeps voices of the people can be drowned out about which I wish to raise a point. these new banking regulations from by big money and twisting words about Auto dealers are in town today. We touching auto dealers that do not loan the truth about what is in this bill. have a series of auto dealers from their own money. That is all it does. If Wall Street thinks they can get away across the country who are here and they loan their own money, they are with highway robbery because, unfor- they are deeply concerned about the subject to it. If they do not loan their tunately, they have. They think they consumer financial products piece of own money, if some other major bank, can pull a fast one on Main Street. I this particular legislation. They are financial house or institution does it, am here to tell you they cannot. They concerned because it is going to hit that financial house or bank or institu- are flatout wrong. I know because I got them. I would point out to my col- tion is subject to the regulation. But my values from Main Street. I grew up leagues about this that I have pur- the auto dealer that is simply there in Bothell, a small town of 1,000 people. chased a car—I presume everyone in trying to get a car sold and providing The values we learned on Main Street this body has purchased a car—and this instrument that comes from some- are good ones that are also good for probably a number of us on credit, al- body else, they are not regulated, so your business and for your customers. though maybe not everybody. But they do not have the extra cost. So it We learned that an honest business is nearly everyone has gone into a dealer- is not double regulation from the same a successful one. We learned that our ship and bought a new or used car and bill. customers are not prey and businesses asked for financing on that new or used If an auto dealer does lend that not predators. We learned that per- car and have gotten it from the local money, as I mentioned, they will be sonal responsibility means owning up dealership. Ninety-four percent of regulated. This amendment applies to mistakes and making them right. those cars that are financed that way, only to auto dealers that facilitate We believe these values are strong that paper is actually from some rela- loans from larger financial companies. throughout our country today. Those tionship the dealership has upstream. Why should we have to amend this? If values exist in such small towns as the It is from a bank, a major consumer I am hearing anything across my one I grew up in and big cities in every auto lending entity or from somebody State—and I am traveling a lot across State. Everyone who voted against else who does the financing. The local Kansas—people are fed up with heavy- moving forward with this bill yester- dealership just has the paper there, and handed, big government. They have day is going to hear from people who they are the ones that originate it. had it up to their necks and beyond hold those values today. I am sure they They sell the car and arrange for some- with heavy-handed, big government. will tell you in no uncertain terms that body else to do the financing. They Why would we do this on top of every- it is time to pass a bill with strong re- don’t do it—or 94 percent don’t do that. thing else? forms for a system that is out of con- Six percent of car dealerships do their These auto dealers are the retail out- trol. It is time to protect our con- own local financing. lets. They are the storefronts that sumers, time to end bailouts, and time I have an amendment that I will put process the paperwork for various well- to restore personal responsibility and forward, if we get a chance—or I would known brands with large finance arms. bring back accountability. prefer this actually be built into the Under my amendment, these finance I am very hopeful in the coming few base bill—where the local auto dealer- arms would still be regulated, but the days all of those who voted no will ship that doesn’t loan their own money dealers that process the paperwork move forward and listen to the hard- isn’t required to comply with the con- wouldn’t. But it is still regulated up- working men and women in this coun- sumer financial products requirement stream. The auto dealerships them- try so we can put forward a strong re- of this bill. It will add another level of selves have been crippled from sales

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It will cost a lot more, it will fessionals, hardware, electronics, and jew- We will have less auto dealerships if make financing less available to indi- elry stores—struggling through the current you are going to tax and regulate viduals, and it will hurt these busi- economic climate would be subject to these them. It doesn’t make any sense. nesses. It will hurt car sales, it will new regulations. Under my amendment, auto dealers hurt motorcycle sales, and it will hurt These small businesses had nothing to do would still be regulated by the FTC the economy for no good reason. I ask with the Wall Street meltdown and should and various State laws, so consumers my colleagues to focus in on what is not be faced with onerous new and duplica- would still have protection to ensure tive regulations because of a problem that happening in this area of the consumer they did not cause. that truth in lending still applies. So if products and their financing. Do we you are concerned about auto dealers want to hit auto dealers? I don’t think The first concern I have with this and what they are doing, the writing so. I don’t think that was the target of legislation is this overbreadth in the and the paper retailwise, they remain this bill. It certainly wasn’t the cause consumer protections. Wall Street can regulated by the FTC and various of the financial crisis we had. take care of itself. It’s fine to provide State laws and consumer protection Why would we have to hit them? We protections against Wall Street, but laws that are currently in place. I don’t. Listen to your local auto deal- surely we can reach an agreement that think those are things that should re- ers. They are here in town today. Hear we don’t intend this legislation to main in place, and they do remain in their story about what is taking place. reach into Main Street, to the extent it place. We don’t need another level on Let’s help the auto dealers, as we have does. I would urge my colleagues to lis- top of that. Why do we need to create been trying to do, and let’s not hurt ten to the concerns expressed by the a duplicative regulation for auto deal- them with a heavyhanded regulation. NFIB and let’s try to deal with those ers, where we regulate each dollar of With that, I yield the floor. concerns in a way that would enable us each auto loan twice? This is what The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to be more supportive of the legisla- frustrates people so much. ator from Arizona. tion. I have people raise the concern about Mr. KYL. Madam President, let me The second point I would like to what happens outside military bases begin, first of all, by complimenting make has to do with the so-called too and auto loans outside military bases. my colleague from Kansas, who has big to fail or taxpayer bailouts. There We have several major military bases been indefatigable in the argument and are different ways of talking about in the State of Kansas. We are very the cause that he was espousing just this. I find it interesting that some of proud of our military bases and our now. He has talked to all of us about my colleagues have apparently a great military. They are saying: OK. We this problem, and he has made it very reverence for a pollster and wordsmith want to get at auto loans and dealers clear this shouldn’t be an intention by the name of Frank Luntz. Frank there. Well, they are regulated. They within this legislation. We shouldn’t be Luntz is a person whom I know, and he are currently regulated. They are cur- trying to expand the reach of a bill— is very good with words. He is a good rently regulated under the FTC and that was supposed to deal with Wall pollster and so on. At one time, he ap- various State laws. Street—all the way to our local car parently wrote a memo that suggested If somebody is concerned about a dealers on Main Street. I appreciate that one way to attack a bill such as small auto dealer that sits right out- the fact that sometimes legislation the bill that is before us—I think my side a military base and tries to get fi- sweeps with too broad a brush, but this colleague, the chairman of the com- nancing for military members and they is something we can fix and we need to mittee, has noted this memo was writ- do not like what the financing is, that fix it. ten by Luntz before there even was a is currently regulated. It is already in In fact, it is not just the auto deal- bill—was to use bailout language. I many States, where a State’s attorney ers. The National Federation of Inde- haven’t seen the memo, but I under- general can go at these right now. pendent Businesses, which bills itself stand that is what it said. They know where they are located. It as the voice of small business, and fre- No. 2, Republicans have used this is not as if they are hiding and moving quently does represent small business bailout language; therefore, No. 3, we around. They are located right outside causes, has written a letter to us, on are blindly following Luntz. Well, if I military bases. If you want to hit them April 26, describing this unduly large suggested that to my professor in phi- and regulate them, go to the State at- reach of the legislation before us. losophy 101, I would get flunked out of torney general, go to the State con- Madam President, I ask unanimous the course for the basic failure in logic. sumer products agency, go to the State consent to have printed in the RECORD This is a logic fallacy—something fol- consumer finance agencies and have at the conclusion of my remarks the lowed something else; therefore, it was them address it. Why on Earth, with letter I have just referred to. because of it. The law that is the fa- the big financial problem we have had The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mous saying—post hoc ergo propter that was created by Wall Street and objection, it is so ordered. hoc—obviously, a fallacy. international traders, would you want (See exhibit 1.) So I defend those of my colleagues to hammer the local auto dealers? Mr. KYL. Madam President, another who have used language that may be As I put this amendment forward, it word about what is said in this letter. somewhat similar to Luntz on the basis was interesting to me that we had a They point out the fact that the con- that just because they used the lan- number of groups say people who sell sumer protection part of the legisla- guage didn’t mean that Luntz caused recreational vehicles are also inter- tion goes far beyond protecting con- them to use it. It may be Luntz figured ested in being brought into this amend- sumers from Wall Street. It essentially out the same thing the rest of us fig- ment and being excluded or motorcycle goes to anybody who lends money on ured out—this bill does not end tax- financers or any number of groups bean installment basis where you have payer bailouts. That is the problem. cause they are seeing the same prob- more than four installment payments. Taxpayers are still on the hook. lem. They are small businesspeople. Let me quote from the letter. I can understand the sensitivity of They are going to be regulated by this NFIB is concerned about the overly broad those who helped to write the bill who enormous Federal entity that was tar- reach of the new Consumer Financial Protec- are subject to the criticism in this lan- geted at Wall Street and, instead, as tion Bureau. Providing consumers with clear guage. But the solution to it is obvi- small businesses in their local commu- and accurate financial information is an imous: Get the taxpayers out of this so portant goal, but because of the reach of the nities, they are going to get hit. They Bureau’s authority many small businesses they are no longer on the hook for any are going to take the hammer, and will find themselves subject to its regula- bailouts and then the argument will they are not set up to handle it. They tions. In addition to the many new and du- not last anymore, whether Luntz likes do not have huge staffs in these areas. plicative regulatory burdens placed on com- it or not. That could be done through a

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[T]he discretion given to the govern- somehow doing so because some lob- motives. I am not going to suggest ment in the Senate proposal opens the door byist told us to. I don’t care about the which Senators are talking about it, to undesirable actions such as allowing the lobbyist or Wall Street here. What I but one of them spoke specifically with administration to write checks to favored care about is my constituent taxpayers respect to the Republican leader by parties. This concern is not theoretical: such being on the hook for a bailout of one mischief took place in the bankruptcies of name. of these entities or the creditors of When you are questioning the mo- Chrysler and General Motors, as the two auto companies were used as conduits to these entities or the shareholders of tives of someone, suggesting the only these entities. reason they did it is because they read transfer billions of dollars from TARP to the president’s political supporters. This is the final point I wish to somebody’s memo or because some lob- make. This is like the Sherlock Holmes byist from Wall Street has been vis- He is talking there about labor unions. story of the dog that didn’t bark. There iting them or suggesting it was because is something missing from this legisla- of campaign contributions, that gets A better approach would be a resolution regime centered on bankruptcy. tion. If you look through the entire very close to a violation of Senate bill—and probably the biggest reason rules. Senators can take responsible There is a lot of debate about exactly how to do this liquidation process, for the failure of our financial system positions on bills irrespective of what a was the fact that Fannie Mae and lobbyist might have said or somebody unwinding process, quasi-bankruptcy process, and so on. There are a lot of Freddie Mac were allowed to go whole might have written in a memorandum. hog, take on a bunch of bad loans, and I would like to have an honest debate good arguments. It is difficult to do, end up with an implicit guarantee that about the bill rather than suggesting and I appreciate that the chairman of ultimately became an explicit guar- the motivations of Senators with re- the Banking Committee has had to antee by the taxpayers of America. spect to the positions they have taken. deal with a lot of different ideas from One of my colleagues—in fact, it was different Senators about how to do it, You won’t find any resolution of that the Senator from Illinois—asked the as well as a lot of columnists, and so problem in this bill. Why is it that, when everybody question, with regard to the vote we on. knows this problem began with a lot of are about to take here, What are Re- But it is a fact that under the exist- loans being made to people who could publicans afraid of? In effect, are we ing legislation, there is still liability not afford them—those loans then afraid of going to the bill and then hav- for taxpayers here that concerns some being acquired by Fannie and Freddie ing votes on amendments? Let me an- of us. We would like to see a genuine and then sold off in fancy, esoteric in- swer that question very specifically. discussion about taking that out. If it struments on the market here—why is One thing at least I am concerned is a concern of all of us and we all it that there is nothing in here about about is that we will not get to have agree that should not be, let’s have a the risk of Fannie and Freddie and the votes on amendments. We were prom- little good faith here and get it out be- risk they still pose? It is way north, ised, in the health care debate, this fore we come to the floor and have to apparently, of $400 billion—I have 2,400- or 2,700-page bill, that we would try an amendment where there are 41 heard in the trillions of dollars—and get lots of amendments to try to deal Republicans, 59 people who organize this would be a taxpayer liability. If with the concerns we had. I believe it with Democrats, and we are not at all that is the case, shouldn’t we be focus- was seven—after seven amendments, assured of being able to get it out of ing reform on the entities that actu- once the leader got his 60 votes, there the bill. were no more votes. There was no more Here is another article. It is in the ally created the problem, Fannie Mae amendment process. There was no National Review Online, April 26. The and Freddie Mac? Why isn’t that being more debate. At that point, cloture was article is entitled ‘‘The Case Against done? The former chairman of the Banking filed, the vote was taken, and he had the Dodd Bill.’’ They make several Committee has explained. The Senator his 60 votes. End of discussion. points in here, but one of them is this from Alabama, when he was chairman There is nothing to suggest that if we resolution authority. go to this bill, we are going to have a of the committee, tried to get more But the resolution authority designed by regulatory authority over Fannie and fair amendment process. If that were the Dodd bill might actually create more made very clear by the majority lead- moral hazard than it would eliminate, be- Freddie. Members of the then-minor- er, by the distinguished chairman of cause it would give the FDIC too much flexi- ity, now-majority party stopped him the committee, and Republicans had bility in how it resolves a failed firm. and said: No, we don’t need any more some sense that we would fare better It goes on to say: regulatory authority. I especially re- than we did during the health care de- As structured, this authority would allow member a quote from the chairman of bate, then that would be one thing. But the Government to bail out nonbank credi- the House banking committee that was with the experience of the health care tors, and worse, to play favorites among especially colorful in this regard, that debate behind us, I think you can un- them, just as we saw when the Obama ad- he thought we could give them a little derstand why we would be a little bit ministration gift-wrapped large stakes in the bit more latitude here, that he didn’t wary of ‘‘just trust us, go to the bill, automakers for its union allies at the ex- think any more regulation was nec- and we will let you have all the amend- pense of secured creditors. essary. ments you want to try to fix the bill.’’ My point here is simply that there So the question is, If we knew there That is the first point. are a lot of people who have looked at was a big problem a-brewing here, we Let me get back just a little bit to this and have come to the conclusion, didn’t do anything about it at the time this issue about the bailout because I as I have, that the bill is not tightly and after the fact discovered, of course, made an assertion and I need to back it enough written; that, as written, it has that is exactly what the problem was, up. too much in it that would allow var- why wouldn’t we want to make sure I really don’t think any of us want to ious Federal entities, including the that it will never happen again and continue to have taxpayers on the FDIC, pretty unlimited authority to that we somehow resolve the problem? hook. But this is complicated, and it use taxpayer money to resolve or liq- One of the answers given is that it is may well be that the continuing au- uidate or deal with companies that are an awfully big problem to try to tack- thority, for example, of the FDIC that deemed necessary to deal with. I won’t le. This is an awfully big bill. If we can is specifically written into the legisla- say ‘‘too big to fail’’ because allegedly reach into Main Street, to your local tion, while not intended to result in we are eliminating that. car dealer or dentist because your kid’s taxpayers being on the hook, it never- Surely we can get together and try to orthodontia takes more than 4 months theless does. resolve this issue in a way that leaves to pay on installments, surely we can

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And how the Senate works is be- ably going to be stuck with for a long did not cause. Further, as the most recent cause we all participate in the debate. time, and the failure to deal with this NFIB Small Business Economic Trends I know there are those who have this is a glaring omission in the legislation. (SBET) survey shows, small businesses con- concern and fear. Obviously, you do not Nor do I think that if we grant the tinue to struggle with lost sales and such have unlimited debate forever. But the motion to proceed to the bill and one of regulations could make these problems point is, amendments ought to be of- us offers an amendment to cover worse—stifling any potential small business fered. I have colleagues on my side, po- recovery. Placing more restrictions on the litically, of the aisle who want to make Fannie and Freddie, that it would fare ability to attract and keep customers to too well in this body. I will not specifi- small businesses will inhibit a strong recov- this bill stronger, in their views. I cally ask the chairman of the com- ery. know there are people who think I have mittee or anybody else whether they NFIB also has concerns with a provision in gone too far with the bill and want to would support such an amendment, but the bill that reduces the pool of angel inves- water it down a bit. That debate can the reality is that it is unlikely this tors that can provide start-up capital or in- only occur if we are on the bill. But I body would actually regulate Fannie vest in a small business. The provision sets want my colleague to know, as one of and Freddie. That is a reason why some higher wage and asset minimum require- the leaders of the minority, that I ments on angel investors, thus eliminating of us oppose the legislation. many highly qualified angel investors from would never deprive another colleague Unless there is some ability to nego- providing needed financing. This provision of the opportunity to be heard, offer tiate something in advance of the bill would hamper the entrepreneurial opportuni- their amendment and their thoughts in actually coming to the floor, with very ties for angel investment opportunities for that process. little likelihood that it would be done many small and start-up businesses, thus Secondly, on the too big to fail, this on the floor, it seems to me that this is adding another road block to finding alter- goes back and forth. Senator SHELBY another reason why those of us who native capital financing when bank lending and I have worked on this. I see the have opposed cloture have every basis and other sources of financing remains hard possibility that—if there are some to get in this economy. workability amendments that tighten for coming here and saying that until Small business still has not recovered from we get some satisfaction, some sugges- the economic downturn and has paid the that up, I am all for that. Senator tion that this problem is going to be price for the bad decisions and subsequent BOXER of California has an amendment dealt with, why would we want to pro- bailout of many large financial institutions. that would say that nothing in this bill ceed to legislation which obviously Addressing problems in the financial services can ever allow taxpayer money to be isn’t even going to fix the biggest part sector makes sense, but such regulations used. I am for that amendment. I don’t of the problem that was created in the should not overreach to include small busi- know how many different ways we can first place? That is a third reason why ness or leave small business owners paying say it. I think all of us agree we don’t for the excess of companies deemed too big want to see our country go through I think at least up to now Republicans to fail. have said we are not prepared to go to Thank you for taking into consideration that again. So the only limitations this legislation. our concerns, and we ask the Senate to op- here are, do we think we are finding ad- EXHIBIT 1 pose the motion to proceed to the current ditional language here that will satisfy NATIONAL FEDERATION bill. us that we have done the job we think OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS, Sincerely, we have intended to do? Senator SHEL- Washington, DC, April 26, 2010. SUSAN ECKERLY, BY and I talked about how to do this. DEAR SENATOR: On behalf of the National Senior Vice President, Again, if that is the holdup, that Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Public Policy. should not hold us up because we are the nation’s leading small business advocacy Mr. KYL. Mr. President, might I in- both committed to that. organization, we urge the Senate to vote quire how much is remaining on our Thirdly, I want to say that there is a against cloture on the motion to proceed to side? document circulating with some ideas S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Stability Act of 2010. The current bill is too of a Republican alternative that in- BURRIS). There is 101⁄2 minutes remain- far reaching and imposes major new costs on cludes getting into the government- small businesses. ing. sponsored enterprises. I say to my After the near collapse of many financial Mr. KYL. There is 101⁄2 minutes on friend, it is a huge issue, the GSEs. It firms and the impact this had on the overall our side? I will yield to the chairman of is not just Fannie and Freddie; there economy, small business recognizes the need the committee for a moment. are others. It needs a lot of work. to ensure that our laws address the problems Mr. DODD. I thank the Senator from But this proposal I have read—and it that can arise from such excess and to pro- Arizona. My intention was—let me say is not legislative language—a lot of it, tect the broader economy from the failures a couple of things. I don’t have any problem whatsoever. I of one sector. But these changes to financial Mr. KYL. What I might do is yield services industry should be focused on the am not sure who the author of this is, specific problems caused by Wall Street and the floor and reserve the remainder of but it has been circulated. Again, I am the lessons learned from these events. New the Republican time. In that way, if not endorsing everything here because laws that target industries and businesses on one of my colleagues comes and I have it is just a concept, but if that is an Main Street that did not create the problem to leave, that time will be remaining. amendment, the better part of what I would not solve the problems and potentially The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have seen, about 90 percent of what I creates new ones. ator is recognized. have seen here, I have no problem with NFIB is concerned about the overly broad Mr. DODD. I have reserved the last at all. That can be an amendment in- reach of the new Consumer Financial Protec- 71⁄2 minutes. I think otherwise we tion Bureau. Providing consumers with clear cluded as part of our bill. But, again, I and accurate financial information is an im- might run out of time, I say to my have to get to it. The difficult problem portant goal, but because of the reach of the friend from Arizona. I will just take 1 I have is everybody is coming with Bureau’s authority many small businesses minute, if I may. things they would like to add to or sub- will find themselves subject to its regula- I want to tell him and say this to tract from the bill, but, as my col- tions. In addition to the many new and du- him. I have been here 30 years. I have league knows, having been a leader plicative regulatory burdens placed on com- chaired bills on the floor. I never around here for a long time, you have munity banks, the Bureau is charged with chaired a committee before 36 months to get to the product. That is my frus- regulating any retailer or merchant that fi- ago when I became chairman of the nances a purchase subject to a financing tration here. charge or a written payment plan with more Banking Committee under our system. Lastly, I am not going to bore him than four payments. Many small business re- But I want to say this to my friend with too much detail here, but in sec- tailers and merchants—such as medical pro- from Arizona and I want him to convey tion 1027—and I won’t read all of it— fessionals, hardware, electronics, and jew- this to his colleagues through this ve- the last lines on limitations, because of

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Everybody way that the—not the legislation is reau may not exercise any rulemaking, su- acknowledges that there is work to be discussed, but the Senators are dis- pervisory, enforcement, or other authority done in the regulatory regimes that cussed, the motivations for different under this title with respect to a merchant, govern the trade in these very esoteric Senators. retailer, or seller of nonfinancial goods or instruments, the derivatives and oth- It would be easy to come to the floor services that is not engaged significantly in ers, and regulating financial institu- offering or providing consumer financial and talk about motivations. It would products or services. tions and dealing with the problem also be wrong. I think the leaders in when some of them become financially And, again, to insulate against the the debate, starting with the leader- troubled. Everybody acknowledges the very worry you would have, and others ship and then the chairman and rank- need to do that. ing of the committee and on down, per- have talked about, the NFNIB, some- I firmly believe at the end of the day one who has four installment pay- haps have had some responsibility to there will be legislation passed that take the lead in making sure in the dis- ments—it may be your local grocer, deals with that. I do not think there is people who show up and buy food and cussions on the merits of the bill— anything the minority could do, even if when I raise a particular issue, as the do not pay for it, but usually at the end it wanted to, to stop legislation from of the month or the end of 6 months, chairman just did, to say: Well, let me ultimately passing. So to those col- go to the language and see if I think we you have to be in the business of finan- leagues on the other side who believe it cial services or products to be affected do have it already covered, rather is the Republicans’ intent to stop the than: I know why you are saying that, by the legislation. legislation, to have no legislation, all I Now, again, I know there are Mem- Senator from Arizona. You have some can say is, yet one more time, that is ill motive. The Senator would not say bers who have problems with that part not true. of the bill. People on my side who want that. So perhaps we can begin to reach I do not know of a single Republican a better sense of trust where we can to strengthen it think I have not gone who believes that, of a single Repub- far enough on the bill. One of the dif- begin to work through these things in lican who does not want to see legisla- a much more constructive way by tak- ficult jobs is trying to reconcile dif- tion. Nor do I believe this is analogous ferences that exist. But I cannot even ing the leadership and getting a more to health care in that there was a civil conversation. begin to do so if we cannot even talk strictly partisan approach taken there. When I say that, I point to nobody in about it. The lines were drawn, and we do not particular as in violation but rather So that is my frustration as the have to debate how we got there. The point to myself and the other leader- chairman of a committee, trying to get reality was, at the end of the day, Re- ship as the place to start with setting us to a point where all of us want to be, publicans were trying to do everything that tone. All of these things could I am sure. We do not want to leave here we could to stop the legislation, and begin to build the trust that might en- having said we did not really deal with the majority did everything within its able us to begin to engage each other. this problem that everyone in the power to ultimately get it passed. country—I know, Arizona, what you That is not the same situation I see The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mi- have been through in your housing with this bill because, first of all, I nority’s time has expired. issues is staggering. Florida, Cali- think Members are a little closer than Mr. KYL. How time flies when you fornia, Arizona, I think Nevada prob- was the case on health care. Secondly, are having fun. ably rank in the most difficult States there has been at least a negotiating And to conclude a process that will where housing prices have declined and process between the chairman and the be constructive and helpful to the foreclosures have occurred. ranking member and others that has American people. I know my friend from Arizona feels suggested ways to at least approach Mr. DODD. Mr. President, let me as strongly about this as I do. But I as- some of these problems. thank the distinguished Republican sure him, I will not deprive anybody of Republicans are suffering under no il- leader for his comments. Part of what an amendment to be offered at all in lusions that with a 59-to-41 Senate line- he just said is worthy of note. This in- the process. Secondly, we will try the up we should get 100 percent of the way stitution suffers. We operate on unani- workability issues on too big to fail or even 60 or 50 percent of the way. mous consent. That is the way it and, again, language we have worked Senator SHELBY has made it clear he works. And inherent in unanimous con- on on the consumer protection, and we understands he needs to compromise sent is trust. It is the only way this in- think we took care of those dentists because the majority has more votes stitution has ever operated. and others who were worried about it. than the minority does, but to try to There has been, I think we would all But, again, others may have amend- get at least a proportional or rep- have to acknowledge, a breakdown for ments and ideas. I will have to consider resentative sample of Republican ideas a lot of different reasons. We have to them on the Senate floor, and all of us in here. get back to it. This is an opportunity will have to vote on them. But I appre- Moreover, as my colleagues’ con- to do that. ciate him giving me a little time to ex- versations just revealed, there is a lot press my thought. of overlap in intent. I do not think we Senator SHELBY and I have a very The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- intend the bill to reach into Main good working relationship. We trust ator from Arizona. Street to the degree that some of us each other. We talk to each other. We Mr. KYL. If I may respond very brief- are concerned it still does. I do not spent an hour together. We are meeting ly, I appreciate the Senator’s com- think there is the intention to see tax- again at 5:00, after this vote today, to ments. I am sure the chairman would payers still on the hook to the extent talk about one way or the other where acknowledge the basis for some Repub- some of us think the bill still does. And the bill is. There has to be a return to lican concerns about the ability to to the extent the chairman of the com- that comity and understanding, while offer, not an unlimited number of mittee says there have to be ways to we have differences of opinion. amendments for the purpose of filibus- ensure that does not happen, and we If the American people believe we tering the bill, but, rather, enough to can do that, I accept what he says in cannot trust each other, when I say I try to solve what are perceived to be good faith. I also accept in good faith will—I was asked at our conference the problems of the bill. his view that amendments, within rea- lunch, again, the very question that Part of the problem is a lack of trust. son, should not be limited. my colleague from Arizona raised: Will There are some on the Democratic side Again, there is no intent on the Re- I be allowed to offer an amendment, who have said they believe the intent publican side to filibuster the bill to Senator DODD? Absolutely, you will. of the Republican leadership, or Repub- prevent a vote from ever occurring. I So it is a concern I know that every- licans, is to filibuster this bill so there do not think we would have that abil- body has about whether they can be would be no bill. It is hard to prove a ity even if we wanted to do that. So we heard on these matters. I would never,

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I heard them—the cosponsors— agers of the bill will consider them. some agency that at long last might one Senator today listed the cospon- All we are being asked to do, in the keep an eye out for the average citizen sors of an amendment he wants to next 7 minutes or less, is to give this in this country, that watches their offer. There are more Republicans than product a chance to be discussed. This credit cards, their mortgages, and so Democrats on the amendment dealing product reflects a year and a half of ef- many other financial activities they with the Federal Reserve System. I fort to answer the question: What went engaged in that became deceptive and have some concerns about that amend- wrong that caused our economy and fraudulent, that they suffered terribly. ment. But the fact is, it has bipartisan our Nation to go through the worst So we all agree on the basic goals support for an amendment they want economic crisis since the early part of outlined in this bill. Differences exist, to offer. There are a lot of these ideas. the last century? That is a legitimate at least in one or two of the years. Too I know within the Republican circle question being asked. What are the big to fail, I do not think there is any there are divisions as well as to what gaps? What steps are we taking to fill real disagreement. I do not think there ought to be in this bill. We have them in those gaps? Are there cops on the is any disagreement on the early warn- on our side as well. It is not as if there beat to protect us? Do they have the ing system, as I have heard the debate. is some bright line here, and there is authority and the resources to do the The differences exist in what happens one solid thought process over here, job? Is there an early warning system? inside the consumer protection agency and an alternative one over here. We These are all issues upon which I sus- and what happens in the area of the have about as many different views on pect, based on my conversations over a shadow economy and dealing with the this bill as there may be Members in year and a half—or more than that derivatives and other items, but not this body. now—on which we have a lot of agree- whether we want to do something. But all I ask for is to get to this bill. ment. So that is what we ought to be doing. Let’s get to this debate. Again, the I do not know of anyone in this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- leader got up and said this was a par- Chamber who wants to support a bill jority’s time has expired. tisan bill. I have worked very hard to that does not end too big to fail. If Mr. DODD. I ask unanimous consent avoid that. Back in November when I they exist, I have not heard their for 30 additional seconds. introduced the bill, there were objec- voices. I do not think there is anyone The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tions on the minority side as well as on here who does not believe we should objection, it is so ordered. the majority side. We put it aside. We not have an early warning system so Mr. DODD. We have spent the last have spent from November up until we can identify problems before they day debating whether we ought to have just a few days ago trying to put a become the large ones that cost us as this. Let’s vote to invoke cloture and product together that would reflect all much as it has over the last year and a begin the long debate we need to have. of this different thinking. It is a vastly half. I urge my colleagues to do so. different bill from the one I introduced I think all of us—I have heard my The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under in November. I know it is not yet to ev- colleagues say they are for a consumer the previous order, the motion to pro- eryone’s satisfaction, but we need to protection agency. I believe them. We ceed to the motion to reconsider the debate this bill, in my view. have a consumer protection agency in motion on the motion to invoke clo- It will take a long time. This is not this bill. There is a debate about how ture on the motion to proceed to S. going to be a short debate. I know that. much authority we want to give them, 3217 is agreed to, the motion to recon- But we need to allocate the time talk- the interface, the interaction with pru- sider is agreed to. ing about what is in the bill or not in dential regulators. Those are all argu- The question is on agreeing to the the bill rather than questioning each ments within the context of whether motion to invoke cloture on the mo- other’s motives as to why we are not we ought to have a consumer protection to proceed to S. 3217 upon recon- on the bill, it seems to me. tion agency. sideration. So my plea is, again, as Senator There is not a position over here that The yeas and nays are ordered under SHELBY has said, I think we are about I know of—maybe some have it—that the rule. 80 percent in agreement. I believe that they are just flatout against a con- The clerk will call the roll. to be the case. If we are 80 percent in sumer protection agency. Senator The legislative clerk proceeded to agreement, that ought to be enough of SHELBY has told me, and others on the call the roll. a basis upon which to move forward. If Banking Committee: We are for a con- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the we were all in disagreement about ev- sumer protection agency. They have Senator from Indiana (Mr. BAYH) is erything, well, I might still believe we differences about what ought to happen necessarily absent. ought to debate it. So, again, I see my within that. That is the purpose for Mr. KYL. The following Senator is colleague—I realize he has to go, and having the debate. We are told again, necessarily absent: the Senator from we are going to vote in a couple of min- we heard it a moment ago: We ought to Utah (Mr. BENNETT). utes. But I thank him for spending the have the bright sunshine on deriva- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there time with me and to hear me out on tives, these exotic instruments that any other Senators in the Chamber de- these points. I am grateful to him for were used, went from $91 billion in 1998, siring to vote? that. to close to $600 trillion—that is with a The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 57, Mr. President, those are sort of the T—11 years later. nays 41, as follows: points that I intended to make in these That shadow economy contributed [Rollcall Vote No. 126 Leg.] closing minutes of this discussion, once significantly to what we went through. again. We had it yesterday, and here Based on what I have heard, everyone YEAS—57 we are again this afternoon. With all of thinks we ought to do something about Akaka Dodd Kohl Baucus Dorgan Landrieu the things that people are going that and not leave the situation as it is Begich Durbin Lautenberg through in the country, it seems to me, today, as it was 18 months ago, because Bennet Feingold Leahy again, this bill, which has been the nothing has changed since then, put- Bingaman Feinstein Levin product of a year and a half of work— ting our Nation at risk once again. So Boxer Franken Lieberman Brown (OH) Gillibrand Lincoln this was not drafted over a weekend or we agree on that as well. Burris Hagan McCaskill some short period of time trying to re- Let’s have transparency. Let’s have Byrd Harkin Menendez flect the interests of my colleagues—is accountability. There are differences; I Cantwell Inouye Merkley Cardin Johnson Mikulski deserving of our consideration. would be naive and foolish to suggest Carper Kaufman Murray I am not asking to vote for this with otherwise. But everyone seems to agree Casey Kerry Nelson (FL) this next vote. No one will be asked to we ought to do something about it. So Conrad Klobuchar Pryor

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Barrasso Ensign McConnell to regulate the out-of-control deriva- That is what a trader sang about the Bond Enzi Murkowski tives market that has been offered yet massive fire, which threatened homes Brown (MA) Graham Nelson (NE) in this Congress, and I strongly support and lives. Brownback Grassley Risch it. Bunning Gregg The tapes also confirmed that in se- Roberts The Dodd-Lincoln bill will require ro- Burr Hatch Sessions cret deals with power producers, trad- Chambliss Hutchison Shelby bust Federal oversight. It will establish Coburn Inhofe ers deliberately drove up prices by or- Snowe transparency. It will reduce systemic Cochran Isakson dering powerplants shut down. Thune risk. I believe this bill is the best Collins Johanns Vitter chance to tackle these unregulated When California regulators tried to Corker Kyl get money back from Enron, their Cornyn LeMieux Voinovich markets that were responsible for Crapo Lugar Wicker bringing down Enron, AIG, Lehman traders joked this way: NOT VOTING—2 Brothers, with terrible repercussions They’re . . . taking all the money back from you guys? All the money you guys stole Bayh Bennett for the American economy and millions of hard-working families. This from those poor grandmothers in California. The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this bill will also rein in reckless traders That was the mentality. Another vote, the yeas are 57, the nays are 41. who lack a moral compass. trader responded: Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- Today there is nothing more impor- Yeah, Grandma Millie, man. sen and sworn not having voted in the tant than restoring faith in the Amer- affirmative, the motion is not agreed This was an eye-opening experience, ican economy, and we cannot do it to say the least. to upon reconsideration. without this bill. To do that, we have The Senator from California. In 2002, 2003, and 2004, I offered four to restore America’s faith in our abil- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, is it separate amendments to restore regu- ity to take strong corrective action appropriate for me to speak on the bill lation to derivatives markets, and each against the bad actors who perpetrated for a few minutes, please. time the President’s working group on this crisis. Yes, this is our moment to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mo- financial markets advocated against act, yet we cannot. The other side of tion to proceed is pending. the amendments, and they went down. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Thank you very the aisle will not let it happen. Our Nation’s financial experts argued Derivatives were exempted, as I said, much. that private parties would protect the from regulation in the Commodities Mr. President, on a big bill, I find public interest by looking out for their Futures Modernization Act of 2000. this a very puzzling situation where for own interests, and Congress trusted our That law created massive regulatory the second time the other side of the experts. loopholes such as the Enron loophole aisle has essentially said, We won’t let But the experts were wrong. They ig- which prohibited the Commodity Fu- you go to a vote on a motion to pro- nored the growing risk these products tures Trading Commission from over- ceed to debate until there is agreement posed to our financial system. seeing electronic exchanges; the Lon- on the bill. How can there be agree- In 2007, finally, the Senate took ac- don loophole, which allowed for un- ment on the bill if there isn’t debate tion to close the Enron loophole when regulated trading of U.S. commodities and if the majority at least isn’t al- it approved bipartisan legislation that on overseas exchanges, and the swaps lowed to present its position? I find on I authored with Senator SNOWE and loophole, which allowed for unregu- a bill of this size and the complexity of others. That legislation brought regulated bilateral trades through brokers, the bill, to refuse to go to a debate on latory oversight to electronic com- swap dealers, and direct party-to-party the bill to be an amazing thing. I hope modity exchanges such as the negotiations. Together, these loopholes the other side of the aisle will begin to IntercontinentalExchange, and it es- have been responsible for some of our see that and relent. tablished antifraud and Nation’s worst economic crises. They I had a chance today to listen to antimanipulation standards for our Na- must be closed. tion’s electronic energy futures mar- some of the questions being asked in I first became aware of the problem kets. But then they went offshore and the Permanent Subcommittee on In- of unregulated derivatives during the traded on the London exchange to vestigations of Goldman Sachs, and if Western energy crisis. The years were avoid the law. We learned that soon anything should show the need for this 2000 and 2001, when Enron traders there were other loopholes that re- bill, it is what is going on in a Sub- fleeced Californians for approximately mained open. committee of this body. Yet, out here, $40 billion in artificially inflated elec- Beyond the reach of Federal over- we cannot even begin the debate on the tricity and natural gas prices. bill. We cannot hear from the chairman Without Federal oversight rules in sight the derivatives market swelled to of the committee. We cannot hear from place, it took us some time to realize the size of $600 trillion. There were no the ranking member. We cannot under- what was going on in California, and rules to prevent systemic failure, stand both points of view. We are pre- then when we did, the party in power fraud, or manipulation. No one ensured vented essentially from debating one of would not believe us. We learned the that these products served any com- the most important bills this Congress hard way the dangers of having no mercial function beyond gambling, and will pass. paper trail, no one to raise the alarm, no one worked to make sure traders I wanted to come to the floor today no cop on the beat to enforce penalties. understood the products they traded. to say that, as well as to speak in sup- Some experts told us this was just It turns out traders often use the port of the derivatives position put for- supply and demand. I even remember stockholder value of major financial ward on Monday by Chairman LINCOLN going to the White House and hearing institutions to gamble in markets they and Chairman DODD as part of the fi- these exact words. We didn’t know that did not understand—with bets large nancial and commodities market re- traders were in it just for greed. enough to put the entire financial sys- form package. That is why I will never forget the tem at risk. I think it is fair to say I have long day Senator CANTWELL, another long- They bet on oil. They bet on natural advocated for more aggressive regula- time champion for derivatives reform, gas. And with the creation of the credit tion of derivatives which, in the main, handed me a copy of the taped con- default swap, they began to bet on each are very complex financial instruments versations between Enron traders. other’s demise. exempted from Federal oversight These tapes from Enron’s west coast New exotic financial products were through loopholes in the Commodities trading desk demonstrated beyond a dreamed up, such as the recent one to Futures Modernization Act of 2000. In reasonable doubt that energy traders trade movie box office futures, which other words, prior to the year 2000, we would do anything to make a buck. was proposed by Cantor Exchange this

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But this time it was ranth settled and paid a huge fine in For the first time, with the passage not only Western energy consumers substantial millions of dollars. of this bill, we will have a process in who suffered. The unregulated deriva- Further, the bill will close the Lon- place to ensure the most minimal dis- tives market brought our entire econ- don loophole so they can’t go around ruption necessary in order to wind omy to its knees. American law, by requiring that For- down failures on Wall Street. That is That is why it is so vital that we eign Boards of Trade adhere to min- what this is about. And the $50 billion learn from this experience and imple- imum standards comparable to those in is not government money. The $50 bil- ment the derivatives reform proposals the United States and report all trad- lion is a fund that the companies con- that have been put forward by Senators ing activity to United States regu- tribute to, which is held in escrow by LINCOLN and DODD. lators on a timely basis. the government so that if it has to be Let me take a few moments to de- Finally—and perhaps most impor- used, it can be used. scribe some of the bill’s key positions. tantly—the bill will prevent FDIC-in- I stand behind Chairman DODD when It will require every trade to be re- sured retail banks and banks with ac- he emphasizes the level of bipartisan negotiations that have gone into the ported in real time to the Commodity cess to the Federal Reserve discount bill before us. But bipartisan com- Futures Trading Commission, so regu- window from engaging in the ex- promise does not mean withholding lators will know for the first time what tremely risky practice of swaps dealing is actually going on in these markets. support until you get everything you with a government guarantee. That is They will be transparent; they won’t be want. Financial reform is not a zero- important. sum game. We need solutions, not dark markets. Everyone will know. This innovative and important provi- It will require standardized high-vol- threats to block meaningful reform of sion effectively implements the ume trades to be cleared through a reg- our financial markets. Without strong Volcker rules and protects taxpayers. ulated clearinghouse. This will ensure reform, every American who has been So you can see what a big provision that everyone in the system gets paid blindsided by the profit-above-all-else this is—remember, it was derivatives even when one trader defaults. Had we mentality of Wall Street will lose, lose, that brought the house of cards down. had this system in place, AIG’s col- lose, and that is what is at stake in Now there will be transparency, clear- lapse would not have posed a systemic these cloture motions. ing, and position limits. I very much risk. Anyone who has taken basic econom- thank the chairman of the Banking Swap dealers who sell uncleared con- ics knows markets only function when tracts to end users, which are more Committee for negotiating with Sen- market participants have good infor- risky than cleared trades, will be sub- ator LINCOLN and achieving this. It is a mation—in fact, perfect information ject to significantly higher capital re- monumental gain. and when the transactions occur free of I very strongly believe that all swap quirements enforced by the CFTC in fraud, abuse, and manipulation. Hand- activities and commercial banking cooperation with bank regulators. ing control and oversight of financial The bill helps small commercial end should be distinct, so that taxpayers do markets to the biggest Wall Street users such as utilities or trucking com- not supplement, subsidize, guarantee, banks does not produce a free market panies hedge their risks, but major fi- or insure the riskiest activities of large with good information, free from nancial institutions and mutual funds financial institutions. abuse, as has been painfully illustrated will have to conduct their trading in There is no denying that opponents over the last few years. regulated markets. That is a good of the bill are trying to come up with Accusations of fraud against Gold- thing. new and creative ways to block this man Sachs, announced the Friday be- It will require all cleared contracts bill. fore last, underscore the need for finan- to be traded on an exchange or on a With so much at stake, it is not sur- cial reform. Goldman Sachs will have swap execution facility. Trading on ex- prising that allies of the big banks and their day in court, but the allegations changes or execution facilities provides Wall Street lenders have already against the firm cry out for greater for pretrade transparency—again, launched a multimillion dollar ad cam- transparency at giant Wall Street light—which is necessary to fully un- paign to frame the debate and fight banks. derstand and manage the risks being these changes. They are cynically Let me return to where I began. I was taken by market participants, to pro- twisting the facts to assert that this 1 of the 40 Senators on the telephone in vide more efficient and accurate pric- legislation will perpetuate more bail- September of 2008, when both Secretary ing, and to facilitate more cost-effec- outs in the future. Nothing could be Paulson of the Treasury and Ben tive risk management. further from the truth. The big Wall Bernanke of the Federal Reserve It will require speculative position Street firms that caused this crisis talked to Senators and said—and I am limits to be set in the aggregate for have hired lobbyists to portray Wall paraphrasing, but this is the sum and each commodity, instead of contract Street reform as something that is bad substance of it—we are a hair’s breadth by contract. Position limits provide an for taxpayers. away from a major collapse of the en- important restriction on market ma- The loudest detractors of financial tire financial marketplace of our coun- nipulation and the amount of risk that regulatory reform claim that it will be try, and it will be worse than the Great can build up in any one market partici- another government intrusion in the Depression if it happens. pant. free market. Well, we have found out I never expected to hear that. I never For the first time, the CFTC will be that the free market is not self-regu- thought these market activities could able to prevent speculators from as- lating. do that. To some extent, I believed the sembling massive positions in a par- Recently, the Wall Street Journal re- market was self-regulating, but it ticular commodity, such as oil, by as- ported that opponents of regulatory re- isn’t. We found that out in spades. I sembling large positions in multiple form have adopted talking points dis- think we are deleterious in our duty if contracts. See how they do that. tributed by a messaging firm whose cli- we do not address this, if we do not Traders can now simply buy posi- ents include Bank of America, Chase fully debate it on the floor, if every- tions in Brent Crude Oil when they Card Services, and UBS. The memo body who hears the debate doesn’t un- have exceeded limits in West Texas In- suggests that the best way to kill the derstand what the evils are that are termediate crude oil, and that makes bill is to link it to the big bank bailout there; that naked swaps, that cred- no sense. See, it is a way to hide the outs. it default swaps need oversight, that size of your trading position. My colleagues on the other side of hedge funds without any regulation Aggregate position limits will pre- the aisle have adopted these talking must have transparency, must be regu- vent manipulative practices, such as points and are doing everything they lated, and that trading must go over an

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Not to cans can go under contract on the first- these securities around the world, do it is malfeasance of duty, in my time homebuyer tax credit and the these mortgage securities, No. 1. Equal view. Not to let us move forward with move-up tax credit. I had the privilege with that is Moody’s and Standard’s a robust debate, to waste time with of working with the banking chairman rating them as investment grade when cloture votes day after day—and it on that legislation in the fall of last they obviously were not. looks like they will continue—I believe year—and its extension—and I felt a I would think that as we move to- is improper. To demand that a bill has sense of reward today when the an- ward a debate on this bill, when that to be agreed upon by both sides before nouncement came out that for the first time comes, and it will come, that it it is even debated on this floor as a time in 36 months home values in the will be a bill that includes Freddie and major bill is something that in this day 20 test markets in the United States Fannie and includes Moody’s and and age, with the economic troubles of actually went up by six-tenths of 1 per- Standard. I do understand there are this Nation, I thought we would never cent. That is not a lot of money, but it some references to Moody’s and Stand- ever hear. is the first time in 36 months. The ard, but I will submit to you that the So the bottom line is: Now is the chairman created an environment to best accountability on Moody’s and time to act. Now is the time to close allow that debate to take place, and Standard is for them to be paid by the the gaps in regulation. It is time to this Senate voted 100 to 0 to pass it and purchasers of the securities, not the hold the big banks accountable to the the American people have benefited creator of them, because then they are people they serve. It is time to put a from it. accountable to the people who actually moral compass into trading. It is time As I tell so many who call me, it is get stuck holding the bag, not to the to ensure that taxpayers will never not going to be extended because cred- guy who created them and dumped again be forced to bail out big banks its such as that are designed to do what them and ran, which is some of what because they are too big to fail. No it has done; that is, to bring the mar- Senator FEINSTEIN was talking about. bank is. That is what Wall Street re- ketplace back and hopefully stabilize I also wish to talk about the quality form will achieve. That is why I feel so values and move forward. I commend of lending. There are provisions in this committed to making it happen and Senator DODD for setting up the envi- bill that talk about shared risk and why I am asking for the support of all ronment where that could take place. risk retention. There are provisions for our colleagues. That brings me to my point on the a mortgage banker to retain 5 percent Senator DODD and Senator LINCOLN bill before us. Senator FEINSTEIN did an of the risk in a loan. That is a well-in- have assembled the strongest provi- excellent job of talking about Wall tended move, but as I said the other sions of each of their respective bills Street and some other people who cer- day on the floor and as I reminded peo- into a proposal to reform the bilateral tainly need to be held accountable ple in this body, when the savings and swaps and derivatives market that is where there wasn’t any transparency, loans collapsed, when the RTC, the more effective than any proposal to contributors to the problem, and the Resolution Trust Corporation, was cre- date. So I wish to thank both of them terrible problem the derivatives caused ated—and that crisis cost the Amer- for their leadership in bringing this bill in the whole mess. But there is another ican people $3⁄4 trillion—savings and to the floor. I am very proud to stand story out there I wish to bring up, be- loans in America didn’t have 5 percent with them, along with my long-time cause when we do get to the debate on of the risk, they had 100 percent of the colleagues in this effort, Senator this bill, it is my hope we will truly risk. They made those loans with de- SNOWE, Senator CANTWELL, Senator have a debate and an amendment proc- posits they had of their depositors and DORGAN, Senator HARKIN, Senator ess because there are some things not they were paid back over time. But BROWN of Ohio, and Senator NELSON of in this 1,407-page bill that ought to be. when we took away their preference for Florida. They have worked for a long What I specifically want to talk deposits on $10,000 or less against the time to bring about strong regulation about is Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, banking industry, and when—because of the derivatives market. Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s. When they began losing money—we allowed So the question remains: What will the market began to collapse, a lot of them to form service corporations and happen? Will this bill be allowed to see those derivatives that were talked get into businesses they didn’t know the light of day? Will this bill be able about were bets, one way or another, anything about, they finally collapsed to regulate fraud and manipulation? against the housing market, which in and imploded with 100 percent risk, not Will this bill be able to see that the many ways had been overheated in just 5 percent. American taxpayer is protected so we America because of the approval of So I would submit another thing that can say, truly, in good conscience: something known as a subprime mort- needs to be incorporated in this is for Never again will this happen in the gage. But the devil in those details us to put in some underwriting stand- United States. that caused us so much problem is that ards—minimum standards—so any- So I say to the other side: Stop this there was originally no market for thing that doesn’t meet them has to be nonsense. Let this bill come to the subprime mortgage. They were B, C, an insured mortgage by an MGIC or a floor. Come down to the floor and de- and D credits. They were downpayment PMI. We should go back to the good old bate it. Vote against it, if you don’t assistance loans. They were higher risk days of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, where like it. That is the American way. I loans by their definition, but they got you had to have a job and a verifica- don’t believe that when a bill comes securitized and two things happened: tion to borrow money, where you had out of committee by a majority vote, First, Moody’s and Standard rated to get a credit report, where you didn’t regardless of how that majority is them as investment grade, AAA invest- have a windshield appraisal, where an achieved, whether it is bipartisan or ment-grade securities; secondly, appraiser drove by on the street, but a the product of one party, that it should Freddie and Fannie, at the behest of legitimate appraisal, where they val- be refused debate on the floor. We have the U.S. Government and its Con- ued a property, and where you couldn’t a chance to change that. I hope the Re- gress—us—started buying those securi- borrow money that would cause you to publicans will. I hope we will debate ties to meet the desire to have more af- spend more than 25 or 30 percent on and pass this bill. fordable housing in America, a noble your monthly payment as a percentage I thank the Chair, and I yield the goal but a goal that was being achieved of your gross income or a total of 38 floor. by loaning people money who could not percent on all debts you had, including The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. pay it back, by loaning them the down- that payment, for at least a year or HAGAN). The Senator from Georgia. payment they didn’t have, by not vali- more in duration.

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I was pleased as a former member about how we got into this mess with ended up having a vibrant housing of the Banking Committee to be in- the housing bubble and all that lit- market, with 65 percent home owner- volved in that and encourage my col- erally led us almost to the brink of dis- ship—the largest of any country in the leagues to support what was a very aster in this country. world. But when Wall Street got good idea. Part of what happened is market greedy, when our idea of forcing The other thing I want to say while forces were not allowed to work. Regu- Freddie and Fannie to be purchasers of he is still on the floor is, he and I don’t lation was not enforced. The regulators resort, when all those things were cre- agree on everything, but we agree on a were in many cases, too many cases, ated, the rush came to make the mort- lot of stuff. I would like to invoke the asleep at the switch. But I will talk a gage, to sell the paper, to produce the 80–20 rule, which Senator MIKE ENZI little bit about the housing markets. income that the investor wanted, and from Wyoming talks about. I used to I am a guy, as a Governor and as a the quality of the house, the qualifica- say to him: Why do you and Ted Ken- Senator, I always pushed real hard— tion of the buyer, and the legitimacy of nedy—when he, Senator Kennedy, was and as a Congressman before that— the loan came in question. with us; they were senior Democratic pushed real hard for home ownership. I So I look forward to the point in and Republican on the Health, Edu- love the idea that people own their own time when we get to this debate that cation, Labor and Pensions Com- home, own a piece of the rock. For a we will talk about three things: No. 1 is mittee—I would say to MIKE ENZI, he is lot of people the biggest part of their that Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae one of the most conservative Members life savings is the home they own. They were, in fact, government-sponsored in- of the Senate, and Ted Kennedy, argu- use that not just as shelter but to help stitutions and today are a lot more ably one of the most liberal Members send kids to school and borrow against government sponsored than they ever of the Senate: How come you and he for all kinds of things and at the end of were. No. 2, if we exempt them, we can get so much done in a very produc- their lives to live off of, in some cases, leave the potential and the temptation tive committee, regardless of whether the equity in their homes. That is a for them to be used as a dictated pur- Ted Kennedy was the chairman or MIKE good thing. chaser of certain kinds of paper that ENZI was the chairman? That is not to say everybody ought will get us right back into the same MIKE ENZI used to say: Ted and I be- to be a homeowner. In some cases there situation. If Moody’s and Standard do lieve in the 80–20 rule; 80 percent of the are some folks who ought not to be. not have an accountability to their stuff we agree on, 20 percent of the As the housing market heated up and rating standards, when something such stuff we don’t agree on. What we de- the housing prices were going up, folks as the subprime loans happen, we will cided to do is focus on the 80 percent on assumed they would go up forever. be leaving open the opportunity for which we agree, set aside the 20 percent They didn’t. Few things go up forever, most of what happened that was the we don’t agree on, and we will come and that includes housing prices. principal cause of the collapse to hap- back and worry about that another We had a number of folks looking pen again. I think we have a responsi- day. around at other people who wanted to bility not to do that. I think, hopefully, at the end of the become home owners. People who did I hope to become a part of a debate day we will decide to do that. There is not have the ability to become a home- on that part of this legislation that a whole lot more on which we agree owner, didn’t have the financial where- closes the loophole, that takes away than we don’t agree. My hope is we will withal to become a homeowner, were this idea that if you just have a 5-per- have an opportunity to bring this bill sucked in or duped into buying homes. cent shared risk, it is a safe loan, and to the floor and do what we used to do They took on exotic mortgages in the instead make sure the underwriting to in the Senate; that is, we have people hopes they would somehow be able to the borrower is what we count on be- actually offer their amendments, we pay for those and the value of the cause, after all, that is going to be how have a chance to debate those amend- homes would keep going up over time the money is paid back. We know for a ments, and we vote them up or we vote and people would come out whole. It fact that Freddie and Fannie were a them down; that one side wouldn’t line didn’t work out that way. major part of the problem, and we up all together to vote against those I think part of what went wrong, know that lack of quality underwriting amendments, and the other side line up aside from the assumption that hous- was a major contributor to the quality to vote for them. ing prices would go up, is the fact that of the security. Somewhere it ought to I think with a lot of amendments Re- regulators were asleep at the switch. be addressed. But in these 1,407 pages, publicans and Democrats have actually The other thing that went wrong is to the best of my reading and looking, gone across party lines, and it will de- kind of a basic concept that to make it is not. That is unfortunate and it is pend a lot more in some cases on geog- markets work, for there to be some a mistake. I hope, when we get to the raphy, in some cases on the business market discipline, there has to be skin final debate, we will correct that error climate in a particular State or the na- in the game. or else we will not have addressed a ture of their businesses. Others have talked about this even major contributor to the problem for We will have a couple of days voting today on the Senate floor. We had, in our taxpayers and our voters and our not for cloture, not to bring the bill to some cases, mortgage brokers who citizens. the floor; I would say to my colleagues would say to people who did not have With that, I yield the floor. I will be voting with them, working the ability to be homeowners: Don’t The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- with them on some of their amend- bother telling us what your income is ator from Delaware. ments, and my hope is they will do the or showing us what your income is. Mr. CARPER. Madam President, same on some of mine. But I hope we You tell us you are OK and your in- while the Senator from Georgia is still can get past this sticking point and ac- come is good, we will take your word on the Senate floor, I want to say it is tually do what we are sent here to do; for that. great to have him back. He has been that is, to legislate, to govern, and I In too many cases that happened, and back for a couple of weeks, but he had know that is what is in their hearts as the regulators allowed that to happen. some pretty serious health challenges well. I wanted to share that. We had mortgage brokers originate a and it is good to see him back on his Mr. ISAKSON. If the Senator will mortgage and pass the customer on to feet and in full voice. yield, I thank the Senator for his good a bank or mortgage banker. They He mentioned in his remarks for the wishes. I always enjoy working with would write the mortgage, allow the first time about 3 days ago the home the distinguished former Governor, mortgage to be done, and the person buyers tax credit, which actually ex- now Senator from Delaware, and I look ended up with a home. They ended up panded a little bit the second time forward to that moment where we are with a mortgage. The mortgage was through, is coming to a halt, and we finding that 80 percent common passed on, maybe bought by Fannie are seeing this enormous volume in ground. Mae or Freddie Mac, and they bundled

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The bankers made their fee, the idea we are on the side, not so will find out there is a lot on which we and they were out of it. Fannie and much of the financial institutions, cer- agree; that we will find common Freddie got some kind of fee, as I re- tainly not necessarily on the side of ground, we will address this issue and call, for securitizing the loans, and Wall Street, but we are on the side of move on to other important issues and they were kind of out of it. The credit regular people, many of whom have challenges that face our Nation. agencies made their fee and they were been damaged by all this. Madam President, I suggest the about of it. We ended up with folks own- Among the points I would want to sence of a quorum. ing these securities, in some cases, all leave us with in terms of the things we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The around the world. are for is, we want to have in place clerk will call the roll. We sliced and diced these securities strict new regulations to stop Wall The legislative clerk proceeded to and they were acquired by different in- Street from gambling with money, our call the roll. vestors. Too many of the players in money, in the end. We are not inter- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask this business didn’t have any skin in ested in more taxpayer bailouts. The unanimous consent that the order for the game. At the end of the game, idea of creating this $50 billion fund the quorum call be rescinded. when folks started defaulting on the that will be paid for by financial insti- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. mortgages, not making the payments, tutions themselves, to contribute to UDALL of Colorado). Without objection, those investments in mortgage-backed that so later on when these big institu- it is so ordered. securities which were out there owned tions get into trouble, we actually have Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, again by different bunches of investors the money literally there, available to today, for the second day in a row, we turned into what I call Swiss cheese. use to shut them down and retire them have failed to break the Republican fil- They had a lot of holes in them, holes in an orderly way that doesn’t disrupt ibuster on the Wall Street reform bill. created when folks stopped meeting the financial system, that is one of the The votes are very clear. With one or their mortgage payments and eventu- things we are for. two Democrats out—one who is op- ally, instead of turning into Swiss We are going to try to end too big to posed to breaking the filibuster and the cheese, they in many cases became il- fail. We want to put a new cop on the other absent—there was not a single liquid, unmarketable, and they gath- beat in terms of consumer protection Republican vote in support of moving ered, in some cases, on the books, the for consumers, at least working with to the debate on the Wall Street reform balance sheets of financial institutions. the largest 100 or so institutions that bill. Despite all these tricks we tried to have over $50 billion in assets among Tomorrow, there will be another op- create and gimmicks we tried to create the bankholding companies, and we—I portunity, and it appears the other or financial tools we tried to create to think this is important, too, a reside, the Republican side, of the aisle is deal with the risk, they didn’t all minder in the course of this debate—we deciding they do not want to debate work. In the end it came tumbling want to put consumers in control with this issue. The Senate as an institution down. information in plain English. is designed to give people a chance to Among things we want to do, we As I listen to this debate and a lot of express themselves, both by votes and want to make sure in the legislation folks coming to visit with us and talk amendments they might offer. That is we are working on regulators actually about the issues before us, we can prob- what we have offered. regulate. Second, one of the things we ably use more plain English on the It is interesting to me, this bill want to make sure of is we actually, Senate floor than not. Sometimes I which is before us, the Restoring Amer- when we are asking somebody what hear my colleagues, certainly our ican Financial Stability Act—I am just their income is, we want to verify it so staffs and folks who visit with us, talk- checking on how many pages it is; we some people don’t end up taking on ing about stuff that reminds me of the count pages around here now—is 1,400 risks they obviously can’t meet. We old saying—remember Albert Ein- pages. OK. And I am not being critical want to make sure people have skin in stein’s Theory of Relativity? Somebody of the size of this bill. It is a big chal- the game, the banks, the financial in- once asked Mrs. Einstein: Mrs. Ein- lenge to make sure we pass the laws stitutions have skin in the game; that stein, do you understand your hus- that are necessary to promote financial the shareholders of those institutions band’s Theory of Relativity? stability. are at risk; otherwise, what reason She said: I understand the words but But it was not but a few months ago should they have—why should there be not the sentences. That is what she that the Republicans were arguing that any discipline? There will not be in too said: I understand the words but not the health care reform bill was so big many cases. the sentences. that we had to have it right out here in There are some people who think we I hear some of the debate on some of front of us and we should not be negoti- ought to mandate capital standards what is presented to us. I understand ating behind closed doors with secret and risky activities, raise the capital the words, but some of the sentences I negotiations on the bill; it ought to be standards, and we should do that by understand but not all of them. I want right here on the Senate floor; let’s mandates or legislative fiat. I don’t to make sure at the end of the day have the amendments. Now comes this know if that is a smart thing to do be- when we are finished and we bring the bill on Wall Street reform, and the Re- cause we are working in this inter- bill to the floor and offer amendments, publican position is exactly the oppo- national marketplace, and our finan- we actually understand the sentences site. They say: We do not want to have cial institutions, if they have certain and not just the words of the amend- an amendment process on the floor; we capital standards that are dramatically ments and actually write defined legis- want you to agree ahead of time behind different from the capital standards or lation, go through conference with the closed doors on what the bill is going requirements for liquidity different House, and actually do understand not to say. I do not know if they have from other countries, that sort of puts just the words but the sentences, the noted the inconsistency of their posi- our institutions at a disadvantage, a paragraphs, the pages, and the whole tion, but it is fairly clear. competitive disadvantage. We have to kit and caboodle so at end of the day I think they probably have some make sure our regulators are coordi- we will have taken some big steps to good ideas to change this bill. I am nating with other regulators around greatly reduce the likelihood we are anxious to see their amendments. I the world and we actually do have ever going to have to go through this think we have some good ideas to im- standards so financial institutions, again—certainly not in our lifetimes prove the bill. I would like to offer a when they are involved in risky behav- and certainly not again ever. few amendments. It is almost sounding

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When you lurch from one vote to an empty floor rotten mortgages increased and the un- buy toys for your kids during the holi- to the next vote to an empty floor to derlying value of the homes and busi- days, you want to make sure they don’t the next vote. People who are following nesses and other entities began to de- have lead paint on them or tiny pieces this debate on the outside have to be cline and the bottom fell out. Lewis the kids might ingest and choke on. wondering what we are trying to tells the story about those who saw it The Consumer Product Safety Commis- achieve. coming and ended up making a lot of sion is supposed to watch out for those Unfortunately, for some, what they money because they shorted the mar- sorts of things, and they do. But when are trying to achieve is absolutely ket, as they say. They guessed that the it comes to our financial instruments nothing. They want to stop the Senate real estate bubble was going to burst. that we have as part of our daily lives, from acting. They believe it is in their How many more times do we need to go there is no real watchdog. I am talking best political interest—maybe in the through that as a nation before we about mortgages on our homes and best interest of the country, from their change the rules on Wall Street in credit card agreements, student loans, point of view—that we do nothing. terms of their conduct and what they automobile loans, retirement plans, How could you take that position can do? things that make a big difference in We think it is time. This bill is a when it comes to Wall Street after our lives and that can go bad and cost product of the Senate Banking Com- what we have been through as a na- us dearly. This bill sets up within the mittee and a lot of hard work. Senator tion? How could you take the position Federal Reserve an agency for con- DODD, the Democratic chairman of the that we should do nothing when it sumer financial protection. It will be comes to the Wall Street banks and fi- committee, met for several months with the Republican Senator who the strongest consumer financial pro- nancial institutions? These banks and tection law in the history of the United ranks No. 1 on that committee, RICH- financial institutions got away with ARD SHELBY of Alabama, and they States, and it isn’t a massive bureauc- murder when it came to corrupting our could not reach an agreement. Senator racy. What it basically does is empower economy and leading us into the most DODD then said, I will meet with Sen- consumers across the country so that painful recession in modern memory. ator CORKER of Tennessee, also on the when they sit down to sign an agree- How could you take the position, as committee, and sadly that didn’t result ment, the basics are explained to them. some Republicans have, that we should in an agreement either. Then Senator It also puts that watchdog in place to not debate or vote on a bill to try to DODD said, Let’s have a hearing and keep an eye on those banks when they avoid that catastrophe from recurring? let’s put this bill right on the table and start sneaking in new terminology, That, to me, is so basic and funda- let people offer amendments to it. The these tricks and traps that can explode mental. Republicans prepared over 400 amend- on you at a later date. That is the part It strikes me that the American peo- this one Republican Senator said has ple have it right. They understand ments to this bill, and when Senator DODD convened the committee, they re- to go. We don’t want this consumer fi- what we have been through. They un- nancial protection. derstand that after the great minds of fused to call up a single one of them— not one of them—to be put on this bill Well, the Senator may not want it; Wall Street made the greatest mis- the banks don’t want it either. They takes in modern economic history, or voted on. So the bill comes to the floor in that don’t want someone looking over their they came whining and crying to the situation and the Republicans refuse to shoulder, but I think the American Federal Treasury to bail them out. let us move forward. That is because people not only want it, they deserve it They asked for hundreds of billions of under the Senate rules we need 60 after what we have been through. dollars from hard-working families votes. We only have 59 on a good day I was standing in the airport in Chi- across America to get through their in- here, and we clearly need Republican cago on Monday on my way out here dividual economic crises at their banks help to move this bill forward. They and a fellow came up to me, a business- and their financial institutions. I will have decided as a party caucus to stand man in Chicago, and said: Oh, what a concede that I voted for that idea be- by Wall Street and to stand against re- coincidence. I am on my way out to see cause the alternative was a disaster in form. I don’t understand it. I can’t you. our economy. imagine that they are hearing any- I said: Good. Well, after sending the money to thing that is different than what I hear He said: I am here so that we can ex- Wall Street, they showed their grati- when I go home. When I go home, basi- empt our business from the Consumer tude by giving one another bonuses, cally people tell me that they believe Financial Protection Agency. multimillion-dollar bonuses, for their it is time for accountability from the I said: Save the money on the airfare, bone-headed stupidity that led us into banks and the speculators on Wall because I am not voting that way. I this mess and then deciding that once Street and they believe we ought to do don’t think we ought to start carving they were solvent again and moving it now. They want to see us put a cop out all of the different special interests forward, they would stop loaning on the beat. They want to see the gov- and business groups that want to come money to businesses across America ernment keeping an eye on these big fi- here and say we are the good guys, we that are trying to survive and get out nancial institutions, establishing are not the cause of the problem. The of this recession. It is the ultimate in standards of conduct, establishing mar- fact is if they are, in fact, good guys irresponsibility, and it is what we have gin requirements so we know they are and good gals, if they are honest in come to expect from some of the people not overextended again as they were their dealings, if they are treating cus- on Wall Street. leading into this recession, and they tomers honestly, if they are conscien- I mentioned earlier that many of us want to make sure we are doing some- tious and ethical, what are they wor- have been reading this book, ‘‘The Big thing that is going to avoid a replay of ried about? This is an agency we have Short’’ by Michael Lewis. He tells the what we have just been through. created to go after the bottom feeders, story of how we got into this mess, how There is another aspect of this bill. the predators who are out there taking these people dreamed up ways to create When I spoke to one of the Republicans advantage of consumers in the name of these financial instruments, which al- during the vote today, I said to him: consumer credit. most defy description, where they What is the problem here? Why aren’t This has happened so many times in would take thousands of mortgages you joining us in this Wall Street re- the time I have served in Congress, from all around the United States and form? Don’t you hear the same things where you come in and say, We want to package them into a little bundle and at home that we do? protect consumers from the worst in put some code name on them that only He said: My big concern is the con- the financial industry, and the big the insiders could understand and then sumer financial protection agency in banks come in and say, Oh, no, it is decide to sell them in pieces—tranches, here. just a foot in the door. Pretty soon

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It is an outrage. It is an outrage in control when it comes to some of the battle the American people want us to that my State lets them get away with most basic decisions they have to have to clean up Wall Street and see to it. They have tried to tighten up the make? Now is it time to have strict it that the kind of economic damage law a couple of times, but these folks new regulations to stop Wall Street that reckless gambling by Wall Street are slippery. They find a way around it. gambling from happening again in our created across our whole economy They charge outrageous interest rates. financial sector? Now is it time to never happens again. They are rolling over these debts time make sure that the agreements we We want to bring sensible, firm over- and time again until these people are enter into are in plain, understandable sight to these Wall Street banks, and absolutely out of luck. They have no- English? we want to create an independent con- where to turn. Now is the time to end taxpayer bail- sumer financial protection agency so I introduced a bill, a cap on interest outs once and for all. Banks and finan- that there is an institution out there rates, a usury bill, and I said if you cial institutions, not American tax- that is looking out for the little guy, want to meet every creepy, crawly, payers, should foot the bill for their the person who can’t hire a lobbyist or slimy reptile in the financial industry, own mistakes. If the Republicans ob- a lawyer and who has to take it or introduce a usury bill, and they will all ject to that, offer an amendment. leave it when the bank comes calling. slide under your door to come in and Stand up here and say, I think we The history of what brought us here meet with you and tell you how you ought to be ready to bail them out. is instructive. It says a lot about the just don’t understand. Yes, they will I don’t think they will. Also, it is motivation of what is going on on the say to me, it is 108 percent a year an- time for consumers to have the infor- Republican side. nual interest, but it is not what you mation they need to compare rates so We began with the most colossal think it is. It is what I believe it is, they can make the financial choices bank failure and economic meltdown and it is a rip-off of consumers that has that are right for them and their fami- since the Great Depression. This body to come to an end. I am joining with lies. had to appropriate hundreds of billions Senator KAY HAGAN of North Carolina American voters get it overwhelm- of dollars to prop up the financial sec- to put an end to some of these business ingly. They want us to pass this bill. tor and save it from complete and utter operations. I don’t think they do any But the Wall Street lobbyists get it collapse from a global financial melt- good for America. too. This morning an analyst came for- down. That is how dangerous the way It has been about 10 years ago now ward and said the Wall Street firms are Wall Street was playing was. It took us that Senator Jim Talent, a Republican spending $120,000 every day on Capitol right to the brink of global financial from Missouri, put an amendment on a Hill for lobbyists. They are working meltdown and required unprece- bill that didn’t attract much attention. the phones. They are working the cor- dented—and unpopular—actions by The amendment he put on exempted ridors. They are doing everything they Congress to keep that from happening. military families from being business can to kill this bill. These special in- You would think the lesson every- clients of these payday loan oper- terest groups have a lot at stake here. body would take from that experience ations. Why would he exempt military If we do, in fact, come through with is that Wall Street needs to change, families? Because the Pentagon had re- this reform, the party is going to be that there needs to be regulatory reported to him that in many military over at some of these banks and they form. This cannot be allowed to happen installations around the United States, know it, so they are fighting it tooth to American families again because soldiers—Air Force, others—were bor- and nail. If we have a consumer finan- wild speculators on Wall Street are rowing money from these fly-by-night cial protection agency, they are going playing unregulated games with other operations, couldn’t pay it back, and to change the way they do business. people’s money. But from then until got so deeply in debt they had to be They won’t make as much money. now, we have seen no Republican bill. discharged from the service. Men and They are going to be held to honest Chairman DODD laid down his first bill women trained in our military, because standards and they don’t like it. So on November 19, 2009, and the Repub- of the debt they had incurred as a re- they are spending a fortune begging licans didn’t answer with an alter- sult of these rotten operations, fly-by- the Republicans to continue this fili- native of their own. There was no basis night operations, had to leave the mili- buster to stop the Wall Street reform. from which to negotiate back and tary service, and the Pentagon was I hope a few Republicans will break forth. They just criticized his bill, and saying to this Senator and others, We ranks and join us. If they do, I think that was that. invested a lot of money training that many others will follow, but it will Negotiations continued—persistent person and now they are gone. take a few courageous, forward-looking negotiations—to try to get some Re- So we said 10 years ago that we were people to step up and say, That is publicans to support Wall Street regu- going to provide that these payday enough. Two filibusters in a week is latory reform, and they led nowhere. loan operations could not lend money enough. Were Senators negotiating in good to military families, and it passed and By Wednesday—by tomorrow—if we faith but being reeled in at the end by became the law. Well, if we are pro- can get three or four Republicans to the leadership? Was it just a way to tecting military families and our na- step up, we can start an honest, bipar- waste time with false negotiations to tional interests, why aren’t we pro- tisan debate that leads to the kinds of keep us from getting to this business? tecting all families? That is my point reforms we need to make our economy I don’t know; I am not a mind reader. of view. I think Senator KAY HAGAN of stronger, create more jobs, and protect But what I do know is that there was North Carolina shares that point of American taxpayers from ever being no Republican alternative. view and I want to make sure we move soaked again for another bailout. Eventually, Chairman DODD said: OK, forward on that. I also want to make Mr. President, I yield the floor and we are going to hearing. We have our sure interest rates are regulated. There suggest the absence of a quorum. bill. Bring your amendments. Let’s is a limit to how much should be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The have a public debate in the Banking charged. There are people who exceed clerk will call the roll. Committee about how we regulate Wall that limit and take advantage of those. The legislative clerk proceeded to Street. Those are the kinds of things that are call the roll. On March 23, Chairman DODD con- at issue here. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I vened that markup. I know our com- So this week, if you tried to follow ask unanimous consent that the order mittee members came expecting a long what is going on in the Senate, some- for the quorum call be rescinded. haul. They were expecting late nights

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Day cussion, not until we have cut our Commission—an independent consumer after day, week after week, hundreds of deals, not until we have gone into financial products protection agency to hours of hearings we went through backrooms and cut our deals, not until look out after the little guy. amendment after amendment after we have delivered for Wall Street in How often have you looked at a cred- amendment. We accepted 160, I think, backroom deals we wouldn’t bring to it card application and seen how many Republican amendments in that proc- this floor because we know what they pages of small print are in it? Look at ess. We still didn’t get their support, would look like in the bright light of a mortgage. Look at any kind of com- but at least there was a public discus- day. mercial credit. In all that small print, sion. That is where we are. Frankly, it is the lawyers and the lobbyists have But when the Banking Committee unfortunate and it is a shame for the done their work. Too often, it is the took up this bill, with that same expec- American people because every day we person who signs on the bottom line tation that there would be long, ardu- continue with this is another victory who ends up discovering they signed up ous hours of hearings, argument, public for the Wall Street mischief. Every day for a raw deal. Nobody is looking out debate, and amendment, what did they we are delayed is another day that the for them. Nobody is putting at the top get? The ranking member said: We champagne corks are flying out the of the contract: Green light. This is have no amendments. We don’t care to window of the investment banks on fair. We have taken a look at it. Safe, discuss this. Call up the vote on the Wall Street as they celebrate the fact good to go, Good Housekeeping Seal of bill. We don’t want to do anything in that more highly leveraged gambles Approval—or yellow light: Careful. You the public light of day. Vote the bill can go through because we haven’t reg- might want to truly know what you out. ulated them, more mortgage brokers are doing before you sign up for this— So the chairman had no choice but to can go out and sell junk mortgages to or red light: Bad deal. Dangerous for do that. He had no choice but to vote folks and take advantage of them with consumers. Look out. the bill out with no amendments. So conditions that are buried deep in the Simple, helpful information for here we are. We have gone from the fine print that they do not see. More American consumers to get, an inde- worst financial disaster the country people can get stuck in credit card pendent commission to help advise has seen since the Great Depression tricks and traps that are unregulated consumers in those ways and have until this point, and the Republicans by an independent consumer financial some regulatory authority over the have no bill, no reform to offer. When protection agency to stand up for people who put those products to- it comes to their first opportunity, them. Of course, the CEOs continue to gether, that is what we want in this when their hand is forced in the com- get huge bonuses without the kind of bill. It is not fancy. It is not tricky. It mittee to bring in amendments, they governance this bill would put over ex- is just a way to unwind the ‘‘gotcha’’ have no amendments, nothing to say. ecutive compensation. contracts that too many Americans Now we try to move to the bill, and Why do they do it? Well, the relation- have had to put up with for too long be- here we are—stuck. ship between the other party and Wall cause Wall Street and the bankers have We are not here voting on the bill, we Street is pretty well known. It has been writing those contracts and there are here trying to get their clearance been publicly reported that leaders of hasn’t been discipline over them. to bring up this bill to discuss it and go the other party went running up to So that is one of the ideas we are out through the Senate process of debate Wall Street not too long ago to have there with. If they have a better idea, and amendment and they are objecting their favorite closed-door, private where is it? I don’t want to deal that to that. meetings in the shadows, no publicity, away in the dark. Come to the floor So what is the common theme of a no press. They would not discuss what and tell us in the bright light of day party that has no bill, that offers no took place in those meetings, but you what better idea you have than a con- amendments, and that wants no floor know they went up there to offer their sumer financial protection agency that debate? The common theme of those services to Wall Street to help defeat is independent and out there to help things is wanting to cut deals in the this legislation. They just don’t want the ordinary folks. dark, wanting to have their deals not to talk about it. We would also consolidate bank regu- see the light of day until they are al- So that has been pretty well estab- lators so that a big Wall Street bank ready buried in a bill. Some of them lished, and it runs afoul of the desires can’t shop around and decide which would probably even turn around and of the American people. Two-thirds of regulator it wants to have regulated. object to some of the things they ar- Americans want us to take action. As You don’t get to choose your ref when gued to get in. those of us who have spent time in pub- you go to play a game, and you We should be prepared to do the lic life know, usually people care about shouldn’t get to choose your regulator public’s business in the light of day. In issues that relate to them very imme- when you go out into the field of com- fact, after the most public process we diately. They care about pocketbook merce. It allows game playing and it is have ever seen on health care, we took issues. They care about their family, not right. criticism from the other side for a cou- the roof over their head, their pay- We should strengthen regulation over ple occasional moments when people check. For a lot of folks in America, all financial firms and no more allow- got together and cut a deal. But those Wall Street is a long way off, and it is ing them to change their charter to were the exceptions in a hugely public almost a kind of hypothetical concern avoid rules they do not like. That is process, ranging across several com- for a lot of Americans. But they have not complicated. That is simple. It is mittees that took weeks and months, it, just as strongly as they care about clear. It is our position in the bright in which everybody knew where we the economy right now. Because they light of day. If they have a better one, were going, what we were doing, and know Wall Street has been taking ad- where is it? I am not going to deal that what our priorities were to help the vantage of America for too long; that one away in the dark. It wouldn’t be American people. This is the exact op- the risks of it for ordinary families, right. posite. They do not want to do any- when it gets out of control, are too There are provisions that would thing in the light of day. They do not great; and that Wall Street needs to be crack down on CEO compensation, to have a bill where they are prepared to reined in. They know that, and that is make sure shareholders have a real say show the American people what their why they want us to act. in executive pay and to make sure, in ideas are. When you say to them: OK. That is why it is a shame that the particular, that the compensation com- Our idea is, how would you change minority party is refusing to allow us mittees of the board that sets execu- those, they have nothing to say. They to even go to the bill and have a public tive pay aren’t just the pals and the do not want to debate, discuss or debate in the light of this Chamber, in golfing buddies of the people whose amend. the light of day, about our ideas. We multimillion-dollar pay and bonuses

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We are What happened is the banks figured out ning against the public interest, the happy to listen to it. the States that have the worst con- concerns of the American people and But this room is empty of Repub- sumer protection laws in the country the needs of our country, and are just licans right now. There are no ideas, and they moved there. Not for nothing to protect Wall Street. They don’t there are no alternatives. All they does your credit card usually come want that in public so they are willing want to do is deal this stuff away in from one of just two or three States. to have this fight. They are willing to the dark and it is wrong. They will, The result of that is that the power blockade even going to this bill, just however, attack it. They will say that of the States of the United States of for the purpose of protecting the dark- a provision in this bill that provides for America, the sovereign power of the ness in which they want to cut deals to the banking industry to fund an or- States of the United States of America protect Wall Street and the special in- derly failure and wipeout of an existing they have had since before the Revolu- terests behind them. bank so the government doesn’t have tion to protect consumers from exorbi- That has to stop. Like many of my to come in and bail it out, because tant interest rates, from rates that colleagues I am prepared to stay here, to keep banging away at this, to come there is no provision for an orderly were called usury because they were and vote over and over again, to spend failure, is actually taxpayer-funded too high, illegally high, was taken days and nights on this issue until we bailout legislation. I mean, they away from them. Nobody in Congress get the job done. I take some comfort couldn’t be more wrong. The argument made that decision. It slipped through from some of the stories of history, one doesn’t even make sense. in the back of the Supreme Court deci- of which is the Biblical story of Jeri- For starters, there is no bailout. The sion all those years ago and the indus- cho. When Joshua and the Israelites bank isn’t bailed out. It is put out of try saw their opportunity and they surrounded Jericho, they didn’t go and its misery, but it is put out of its mis- adapted. If you want to know why you negotiate and ask them would you ery and sold off in an organized way. are paying a 30-percent interest rate on please open the door, we will give you So as far as a taxpayer-funded bailout, your credit card when your home State what you want. No, they went around there is no bailout. As far as it being has an interest rate cap of 18 percent, the city, time after time—seven times taxpayer funded, it is industry funded. it is because of that decision. they went around the city of Jericho, There is no taxpayer money in the deal I am for putting that choice back in blowing their horns, blowing the ram’s at all. We make the industry pay to ba- the hands of the States to protect their horn. On the seventh day, on the sev- sically have a funeral plan for their own consumers from these global, enth tour around Jericho, when they international, multinational banks. colleague banks that fail so the tax- blew their horns, Joshua said to the Global, international, multinational payer doesn’t have to be there. Israelites: Let out a great shout. And They turn that completely inside banks, huge Wall Street banks could they let out their great shout and the out, and they do so why? Not because it not give a hoot about Rhode Island. ram’s horns blared and the walls fell is true—we know that—but because But if they have to obey Rhode Island flat. they have a pollster who has taken a law, that is another question—Rhode Maybe it will take seven times poll and who has discovered that, guess Island law or Colorado law or Cali- around this bill before the walls of ob- what, the American public doesn’t like fornia law or Vermont law; you name struction the Republicans have put up bailouts and doesn’t like bailout bills. it. The States should be able to protect to protect the dark deals they want to So, aha, the geniuses discover they are their consumers the way they always do for their special interests fall. going to call this a bailout bill because had until this decision—it is part of Maybe it will take seven times. Maybe that makes it seem unpopular. It American history—from exorbitant and it will take 17 times. Maybe it will doesn’t matter that it is not true. A cruel interest rates. So I would like to take 27 times. But when you look at little confusion never hurts when you see that amendment. the damage that Wall Street caused to don’t have a position of your own that But the bill as it is, is something we this country with its speculative, dan- you are willing to bring out in the can be proud of. It is a shame that here gerous practices, with its unregulated, light of day. But that is what they we are with two votes now back to uninhibited excesses, this is important. have to say about that provision. back, with the Republicans refusing to This is one we need to win for the That is actually a provision that I allow us to even enter that debate. I American people. This is one we need think makes a lot of sense. There has have wracked my brain to try to think to win for the safety of our economy to be a way to have an orderly failure of a way to explain why they are doing going forward. This is one we need for of a bank that goes insolvent so the this. There are not any good reasons. every family that lost their job because taxpayer doesn’t have to come in and One is to prevent progress on any- the financial catastrophe washed prop it up because people worry, if one thing, anything and everything—the through the business they worked for. goes, is there a run on the bank? What politics of obstruction. If it has Presi- They have never been to Wall Street, does this mean for the global banking dent Obama’s name on it, if it would they have no interest in the financial system? You have to have a way for reflect well on him no matter how im- industry, but they are as out of work banks to fail, for managers to be fired, portant it is to the American people, as anybody else because of what for shareholders to lose their money, forget it. Job No. 1 is to deny any vic- splashed and sloshed across this coun- for all the consequences for failure in a tories, any support to Obama irrespec- try from what happened on Wall real market system to happen but in tive of the merits. We have seen plenty Street. an orderly way. That is what the bill of evidence of that and maybe that is Those are people we cannot forget. does. the reason. Those are people we cannot let down. So you can go through this bill idea Reason No. 2, they have interests, Rhode Island still has the third highest by idea, and I am willing to stand by special interests they want to protect— unemployment in the country. We are the Democratic ideas. I actually have Wall Street interests, banking inter- in our 27th month of severe recession. some amendments, if we could get to ests, people who do not want to see an It has been compounded by historic this bill, that I would like to see called independent consumer financial protec- flooding that has 2,000 Rhode Islanders up because I think we could improve it. tion agency looking over consumer still out of their homes. The flooding I would love to see us reverse a deci- contracts and sticking up for the little sure isn’t Wall Street’s fault but it sion called the Marquette decision—a guy. That could be another reason. compounds the harm that Wall Street decision by the Supreme Court that That would explain why they do not inflicted on the entire economy, and it said the rules for a bank are deter- want to put their positions on the focused so intensely in my home State mined by the State where the bank has record anywhere. That is why they will of Rhode Island.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:44 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\S27AP0.REC S27AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2707 As far as I am concerned, we are Senate and House of Representatives to Mary also served a vital role for her here, we are here to stay, we are going suspend the 2011 cost of living adjust- community when she managed the to get this done, and we cannot be dis- ment for Members of Congress. Point Area Bus Cooperative before the couraged by the Republican obstruc- Although there has been encouraging city took over the operations. She did tion. news on some sectors of our economy, a tremendous job in that position and I see the majority leader on the floor. too many Californians are unemployed later went on to serve as director of Would it be convenient to yield to him? or underemployed. It is fitting that we the Stevens Point Convention and Visi- Mr. REID. I so appreciate my friend forgo a cost of living adjustment at tors Bureau. She also served as a extending his usual courtesy. this time. Democratic national committeewoman CLOTURE MOTION f for Wisconsin. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I offer a ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Above all, Mary was a beloved wife, cloture motion which is at the desk, mother, and grandmother. My and I ask it be reported. thoughts are with her family and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- TRIBUTE TO STANLEY G. JONES friends today, as so many mourn her ture motion having been presented ∑ loss. I know all of us are grateful for under rule XXII, the Chair directs the Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I wish today to pay tribute to the well- Mary’s life and her many contributions clerk to read the motion. to Stevens Point and the State of Wis- The legislative clerk read as follows: respected tribal leader and proud veteran of the War in the Pacific with the consin, which will live on for many CLOTURE MOTION years to come.∑ We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- U.S. Marine Corps, Stanley G. Jones, ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Sr., ‘‘Scho-Hallem.’’ f Mr. Jones is retiring after more than Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE to bring to a close debate on the motion to 40 years of service to his people, the proceed to Calendar No. 349, S. 3217, the Re- Tulalip Tribes, of my State of Wash- At 10:13 a.m., a message from the storing American Financial Stability Act of ington. Mr. Jones served on the Tulalip House of Representatives, delivered by 2010. Tribes Board of Directors for the past Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Christopher J. Dodd, Blanche L. Lincoln, 44 years; longer than any other Tulalip nounced that the House has passed the Jeff Bingaman, Mark Begich, Charles following bills, in which it requests the E. Schumer, Arlen Specter, Robert tribe member. Menendez, Benjamin L. Cardin, Daniel Mr. Jones helped guide tribes in the concurrence of the Senate: K. Inouye, Jack Reed, Edward E. Kauf- Northwest through their legal battle to H.R. 4543. An act to designate the facility man, Byron L. Dorgan, Richard J. Dur- regain lost treaty rights, culminating of the United States Postal Service located bin, Tom Udall, John F. Kerry, Sheldon in the Boldt Decision of the 1970s. He at 4285 Payne Avenue in San Jose, Cali- Whitehouse, Robert P. Casey, Jr. was instrumental in reviving the tradi- fornia, as the ‘‘Anthony J. Cortese Post Of- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- tional First Salmon Ceremony in 1976, fice Building’’. imous consent that following a period H.R. 4861. An act to designate the facility the practice having been outlawed by of the United States Postal Service located of morning business tomorrow, the Federal Government in the early at 1343 West Irving Park Road in Chicago, Il- Wednesday, April 28, the Senate re- 1900s. He was the first Chair of the Na- linois, as the ‘‘Steve Goodman Post Office sume the motion to proceed to S. 3217, tional Indian Gaming Task Force, and Building’’. with the time until 12:20 p.m. equally helped set tribal policy regarding the divided and controlled between the usage of proceeds from Tulalip tribal At 2:15 p.m., a message from the leaders or their designees; that at 12:20 ventures. House of Representatives, delivered by p.m., the Senate proceed to vote on the Mr. Jones was a strong advocate for Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- motion to invoke cloture on the mo- economic development. He led the nounced that the House has passed the tion to proceed to S. 3217, with the Tulalip Tribes’ efforts to invest their following bill, without amendment: mandatory quorum waived. lands, and worked to create jobs and S. 3253. An act to provide for an additional The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without opportunities for his tribe’s people, and temporary extension of programs under the objection, it is so ordered. those in neighboring communities. He Small Business Act and the Small Business Mr. REID. Mr. President, I thank the also endeavored to provide educational Investment Act of 1958, and for other pur- Senator from Rhode Island. opportunities, health care, housing and poses. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- senior services to tribal members. ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ator from Rhode Island is recognized. Mr. Jones will be sorely missed but The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Mr. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. I thank the ma- his legacy is in the growing respect for BYRD) reported that he had signed the jority leader for his steady and strong treaty rights and tribal sovereignty following enrolled bill, which was pre- leadership through these times. that he leaves behind. Today his vision viously signed by the Speaker of the I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- is being carried on by a new generation House: sence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of tribal leaders. S. 1963. An act to amend title 38, United I take this opportunity to wish him a clerk will call the roll. States Code, to provide assistance to care- ∑ givers of veterans, to improve the provision The legislative clerk proceeded to long and well-deserved retirement. f of health care to veterans, and for other pur- call the roll. poses. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I REMEMBERING MARY THURMAIER ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ask unanimous consent the order for ∑ Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, today the quorum call be rescinded. At 6:30 p.m., a message from the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without it is with sadness that I remember the House of Representatives, delivered by objection, it is so ordered. life of Mary Thurmaier, who passed Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- away on April 25. I was fortunate to nounced that the Speaker has signed f know Mary, who did so much for her the following enrolled bill: MORNING BUSINESS community and for our state. S. 3253. An act to provide for an additional Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I Mary was a tireless activist and vol- temporary extension of programs under the ask unanimous consent that the Sen- unteer. Perhaps her most significant Small Business Act and the Small Business ate proceed to a period of morning contribution of all was her 24 years of Investment Act of 1958, and for other pur- business, with Senators permitted to service on the Stevens Point Area poses. speak for up to 10 minutes each. School Board, from 1982 to 2006. Mary, f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without a devoted mother of four herself, spent MEASURES REFERRED objection, it is so ordered. her nearly two and a half decades on f the board working to strengthen public The following bills were read the first education for the children of Stevens and the second times by unanimous SUSPENDING THE 2011 COLA Point. She focused much of her consid- consent, and referred as indicated: Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I sup- erable effort on critical issues like H.R. 4543. An act to designate the facility port the recent actions by both the early childhood education. of the United States Postal Service located

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An act to designate the facility sault Awareness Month; considered and Public Health Service Act to provide of the United States Postal Service located agreed to. for the participation of physical thera- at 1343 West Irving Park Road in Chicago, Il- By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. pists in the National Health Service linois, as the ‘‘Steve Goodman Post Office GRASSLEY): Corps Loan Repayment Program, and Building’’; to the Committee on Homeland S. Res. 502. A resolution eliminating secret for other purposes. Senate holds; to the Committee on Rules and Security and Governmental Affairs. S. 1190 f Administration. By Mr. BEGICH (for himself, Mr. At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED JOHANNS, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. name of the Senator from New Mexico DALL) was added as a cosponsor The Secretary of the Senate reported BURRIS, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. INHOFE, Ms. (Mr. U MURKOWSKI, Mr. NELSON of Nebraska, of S. 1190, a bill to provide financial aid that on April 27, 2010, she had presented Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. TESTER, and Mrs. to local law enforcement officials along to the President of the United States GILLIBRAND): the Nation’s borders, and for other pur- the following enrolled bill: S. Con. Res. 61. A concurrent resolution ex- poses. S. 1963. An act to amend title 38, United pressing the sense of the Congress that gen- States Code, to provide assistance to care- eral aviation pilots and industry should be S. 1235 givers of veterans, to improve the provision recognized for the contributions made in re- At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the of health care to veterans, and for other pur- sponse to Haiti earthquake relief efforts; to name of the Senator from North Da- poses. the Committee on the Judiciary. kota (Mr. DORGAN) was added as a co- f f sponsor of S. 1235, a bill to amend the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Public Health Act, the Employee Re- JOINT RESOLUTIONS tirement Income Security Act of 1974, S. 182 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 The following bills and joint resolu- At the request of Mr. DODD, the name to require that group and individual tions were introduced, read the first of the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. health insurance coverage and group and second times by unanimous con- BINGAMAN) was added as a cosponsor of health plans provide coverage for treat- sent, and referred as indicated: S. 182, a bill to amend the Fair Labor ment of a minor child’s congenital or By Mrs. HUTCHISON: Standards Act of 1938 to provide more developmental deformity or disorder S. 3261. A bill to establish the Buffalo effective remedies to victims of dis- due to trauma, infection, tumor, or dis- Bayou National Heritage Area in the State crimination in the payment of wages ease. of Texas, and for other purposes; to the Com- on the basis of sex, and for other pur- S. 1239 mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. poses. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the S. 435 CRAPO, Mr. KERRY, and Mr. BOND): name of the Senator from Rhode Island At the request of Mr. CASEY, the S. 3262. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Arkansas enue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume sponsor of S. 1239, a bill to amend sec- cap for private activity bonds shall not apply (Mrs. LINCOLN) was added as a cospon- tion 340B of the Public Health Service to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of sor of S. 435, a bill to provide for evi- Act to revise and expand the drug dis- water and sewage facilities; to the Com- dence-based and promising practices count program under that section to mittee on Finance. related to juvenile delinquency and By Mr. AKAKA (for himself and Mr. improve the provision of discounts on criminal street gang activity preven- ENSIGN): drug purchases for certain safety net tion and intervention to help build in- S. 3263. A bill to establish a Chief Veteri- providers. nary Officer in the Department of Homeland dividual, family, and community S. 1598 Security, and for other purposes; to the Com- strength and resiliency to ensure that mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- youth lead productive, safe, healthy, At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the mental Affairs. gang-free, and law-abiding lives. name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and NOUYE S. 504 I ) was added as a cosponsor of S. Mrs. MCCASKILL): 1598, a bill to amend the National Child S. 3264. A bill to amend the Consumer At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the name of the Senator from Massachu- Protection Act of 1993 to establish a Credit Protection Act to provide for regula- permanent background check system. tion of debt settlement services, and for setts (Mr. BROWN) was added as a co- other purposes; to the Committee on Bank- sponsor of S. 504, a bill to redesignate S. 2882 ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. the Department of the Navy as the De- At the request of Mr. KERRY, the By Mr. McCAIN (for himself, Mr. TEST- partment of the Navy and Marine name of the Senator from California ER, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. Corps. (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor BURR, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. S. 891 of S. 2882, a bill to amend the Internal BROWNBACK, Mr. HATCH, Mr. BEN- Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the NETT, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. ISAKSON): At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, her S. 3265. A bill to restore Second Amend- name was added as a cosponsor of S. rules relating to the treatment of indi- ment rights in the District of Columbia; to 891, a bill to require annual disclosure viduals as independent contractors or the Committee on Homeland Security and to the Securities and Exchange Com- employees, and for other purposes. Governmental Affairs. mission of activities involving colum- S. 2989 By Mr. BENNET: bite-tantalite, cassiterite, and wolf- At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the S. 3266. A bill to ensure the availability of name of the Senator from California loan guarantees for rural homeowners; to the ramite from the Democratic Republic Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban of Congo, and for other purposes. (Mrs. BOXER) was withdrawn as a co- Affairs. S. 1055 sponsor of S. 2989, a bill to improve the By Mr. DODD (for himself, Ms. COL- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the Small Business Act, and for other pur- LINS, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. MCCAIN, name of the Senator from Minnesota poses. and Mr. CARPER): (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- S. 3065 S. 3267. A bill to improve the provision of sponsor of S. 1055, a bill to grant the assistance to fire departments, and for other At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, her purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- congressional gold medal, collectively, name was added as a cosponsor of S. curity and Governmental Affairs. to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 3065, a bill to amend title 10, United 442nd Regimental Combat Team, f States Code, to enhance the readiness United States Army, in recognition of of the Armed Forces by replacing the SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND their dedicated service during World current policy concerning homosex- SENATE RESOLUTIONS War II. uality in the Armed Forces, referred to The following concurrent resolutions S. 1057 as ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’, with a pol- and Senate resolutions were read, and At the request of Mr. TESTER, the icy of nondiscrimination on the basis referred (or acted upon), as indicated: names of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. of sexual orientation.

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This senior leader also would sor of S. 3178, a bill to amend the Work- gins on August 30, 1836, when Augustus provide overall guidance for the health force Investment Act of 1998 to provide Chapman Allen and his brother, John of the Department’s working animals for the establishment of Youth Corps Kirby Allen, founded the City of Hous- that play a vital role in the Nation’s programs and provide for wider dis- ton near the banks of the Buffalo defense. semination of the Youth Corps model. Bayou. The city was incorporated on I have long been concerned about the S. 3213 June 5, 1837, and named after the Nation’s ability to prepare for and re- At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the former General and President of the spond to agriculture disasters, such as name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. Republic of Texas, Sam Houston. One a catastrophic foreign animal disease CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. of the most significant battles in the outbreak. In February, 2009, I held a 3213, a bill to ensure that amounts history of Texas, the Battle of San hearing on protecting public and ani- credited to the Harbor Maintenance Jacinto, was fought at the mouth of mal health and received testimony Trust Fund are used for harbor mainte- Buffalo Bayou and the San Jacinto from several agencies, including the nance. River. It paved the way for the Repub- Government Accountability Office, lic of Texas to become an independent S. 3244 GAO, which had recently completed a country. At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the review of the Federal veterinary work- If approved by Congress, the Buffalo name of the Senator from Minnesota force. GAO reported troubling short- Bayou’s National Heritage Area status (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- falls in our veterinarian workforce and would enhance as well as promote the sponsor of S. 3244, a bill to provide that our planning to respond to foreign ani- national significance of this historic Members of Congress shall not receive mal disease and zoonotic outbreaks. I waterway. a cost of living adjustment in pay dur- believe that this bill will help address ing fiscal year 2011. this challenge and support a more ca- By Mr. AKAKA (for himself and pable and prepared Department of S. 3259 Mr. ENSIGN): Homeland Security. At the request of Mr. KOHL, the name S. 3263. A bill to establish a Chief I urge my colleagues to join me in of the Senator from Alabama (Mr. SES- Veterinary Officer in the Department supporting this legislation. SIONS) was added as a cosponsor of S. of Homeland Security, and for other 3259, a bill to amend subtitle A of the purposes; to the Committee on Home- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhance- land Security and Governmental Af- sent that the text of the bill be printed ment and Reform Act of 2004 to make fairs. in the RECORD. the operation of such subtitle perma- Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I rise There being no objection, the text of nent law. today to introduce a bill, along with the bill was ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as follows: f Senator ENSIGN, to establish a Chief Veterinary Officer within the Depart- S. 3263 STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED ment of Homeland Security. I want to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS acknowledge the leadership that our resentatives of the United States of America in By Mrs. HUTCHISON: colleagues in the House, especially Congress assembled, S. 3261. A bill to establish the Buffalo Representative ROGERS of Alabama, SECTION 1. CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER OF DE- Bayou National Heritage Area in the have shown in introducing a bipartisan PARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU- State of Texas, and for other purposes; companion bill. This bipartisan, bi- RITY. to the Committee on Energy and Nat- cameral legislation advances increased (a) IN GENERAL.—Title III of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) is ural Resources. focus on veterinary health, food de- amended by adding at the end the following: Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I fense, and agricultural security within ‘‘SEC. 317. CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER. rise today to introduce a bill to des- the Department of Homeland Security. ignate the Buffalo Bayou as a National ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There is in the Depart- Importantly, it does this without cre- ment a Chief Veterinary Officer, who shall be Heritage Area. This legislation will ating an additional layer of manage- appointed by the Secretary. designate the 25-mile stretch of the ment within the Department. ‘‘(b) REPORTING RELATIONSHIP.— Houston Ship Channel as the first Na- Animal disease and zoonotic out- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Veterinary Of- tional Heritage Area in Texas. This dis- breaks are a looming threat to the ficer shall report directly to the Chief Med- tinction will allow up to $1 million an- United States. A major foreign animal ical Officer. nually for 10 years to the area and pro- disease outbreak, such as foot-and- ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—If an individual other vide the tourism benefits of Federal mouth disease, could have far-reaching than the Assistant Secretary for Health Af- recognition without restriction on land effects, threatening our food supply fairs is serving as the Chief Medical Officer, or commerce. the Chief Veterinary Officer shall report di- and harming both domestic commerce rectly to the Assistant Secretary for Health In 2002, Congressman GENE GREEN and international trade. The Depart- Affairs. and I introduced the Buffalo Bayou Na- ment of Homeland Security would be ‘‘(c) QUALIFICATIONS.—The individual ap- tional Heritage Study Act, which di- called upon to provide leadership and pointed as Chief Veterinary Officer shall be a rected the U.S. Department of the Inte- to integrate the necessary assets and veterinarian who possesses— rior to conduct a study to determine if people from across the Nation to re- ‘‘(1) a demonstrated ability in and knowl- the Buffalo Bayou was eligible to respond to such an incident. edge of veterinary public health and emer- ceive National Heritage Area distinc- This bill would strengthen the De- gency preparedness; and tion. The Department of the Interior partment’s capacity to prepare for and ‘‘(2) other professional experience, as determined by the Secretary, including experi- has concluded that the Buffalo Bayou respond to such a crisis by ensuring ence in agriculture, food defense, and dis- has met the criteria needed for Na- that there is a veterinary leader within aster medicine. tional Heritage Area distinction, and I the Department who is fully prepared ‘‘(d) RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Chief Veteri- support this distinction. I wish to rec- and empowered to respond. The Sec- nary Officer shall— ognize Congressman GREEN for spear- retary of Homeland Security would be ‘‘(1) be the head of the division of the De- heading the efforts to designate the required to appoint a veterinarian with partment with primary responsibility for Buffalo Bayou as a National Heritage expertise in veterinary public health, veterinary issues, food defense, and agri- Area. emergency preparedness, and other re- culture security; and The Buffalo Bayou has played an im- lated fields as the Department’s Chief ‘‘(2) have primary responsibility within the Department for responsibilities relating to portant role in the development of Veterinary Officer. He or she would veterinary medicine and veterinary public Texas and our nation’s commerce. The lead the division of the Department health, including— Buffalo Bayou has helped the City of with primary responsibility for veteri- ‘‘(A) serving as the principal authority in Houston become the fourth largest city nary issues, food defense, and agricul- the Department responsible for advising the

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Mr. President, I rise ant Secretary for Health Affairs, on veteri- legislation would also codify the Dis- today to introduce the Second Amend- nary public health, food defense, and agricul- trict City Council’s law that prohibits ment Enforcement Act of 2010 with tural security issues; the carrying of firearms into the Dis- Senators MCCAIN, BEGICH, BENNETT, ‘‘(B) providing guidance for the health and BROWNBACK, BURR, CHAMBLISS, welfare of the working animals of the De- trict’s public buildings that have im- partment, including those used to enhance plemented security measures and cod- GRAHAM, HATCH and WICKER to codify transportation, border, and maritime secu- ify the Council’s law regulating the the landmark U.S. Supreme Court deci- rity, and for other purposes; carrying of rifles or shotguns. sion District of Columbia v. Heller, ‘‘(C) leading the policy initiatives of the The legislation would correctly re- which ruled Washington, DC’s, decades- Department relating to— store the right of self-defense for any old ban on firearms unconstitutional. ‘‘(i) food, animal, and agricultural inci- District resident in his or her home. This bill will repeal the District of Co- dents, and the impact of such incidents on Previously, the District had a require- lumbia’s restrictions on semiautomatic animal and public health; and ment that any firearm kept in a home firearms, current gun storage law and ‘‘(ii) overall domestic preparedness for and be stored in a manner that made it es- complicated firearms registration sys- collective response to agricultural terrorism; tem. It will ensure that law-abiding ‘‘(D) serving as the principal point of con- sentially useless for self-defense, e.g. tact in the Office of Health Affairs for— kept ‘‘unloaded and either disassem- persons in Washington, DC, are able to ‘‘(i) all veterinary preparedness and re- bled or secured by a trigger lock, gun fully exercise their Second Amendment sponse research and development; and safe, locked box, or other secure de- rights just like all other Americans. ‘‘(ii) sharing homeland security veterinary vice.’’ The legislation would also clar- My cosponsors and I, all signers of medical information with Department offi- ify that landlords cannot prohibit fire- the bipartisan friend-of-the-court brief cials, including all components with veteri- arms in rented homes or offices or dic- for District of Columbia v. Heller, urg- nary, food, or agricultural interests; ing the Court to support gun rights, ‘‘(E) serving as the principal point of con- tate what firearms tenants may own. Most egregious was the District’s re- think this is a very important bill and tact within the Department with respect to we welcome our colleagues’ support. veterinary homeland security issues for— strictions on the purchase of firearms ‘‘(i) the Department of Agriculture, the De- and outright ban on the purchase of f partment of Defense, the Department of ammunition. At the heart of the Su- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS Health and Human Services, and other Fed- preme Court’s decision was that Dis- eral departments and agencies; and trict residents must be able to own op- ‘‘(ii) State, local, and tribal governments, erable firearms for lawful purposes, SENATE RESOLUTION 501—RECOG- the veterinary community, and other enti- which must then allow residents mean- NIZING AND SUPPORTING THE ties within and outside the Department; and ingful opportunities to purchase fire- GOALS AND IDEALS OF SEXUAL ‘‘(F) performing such other duties relating ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH to the responsibilities of the Chief Veteri- arms and ammunition. Since the Dis- nary Officer as the Secretary may require. trict does not have traditional retail Mr. CASEY (for himself, Mr. ‘‘(e) ADVANCE NOTICE OF REORGANIZATION gun shops and current federal law pro- BROWNBACK, and Mr. FRANKEN) sub- REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 days before hibits a person from purchasing hand- mitted the following resolution; which carrying out any reorganization within the guns outside the person’s State of resi- was considered and agreed to: Department that would affect any responsi- dence, the legislation would amend S. RES. 501 bility of the Chief Veterinary Officer, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate Federal law to allow District residents Whereas on average, a person is sexually congressional committees a report on the the ability to purchase guns from fed- assaulted in the United States every 21⁄2 min- proposed reorganization.’’. erally-licensed dealers in Maryland and utes; (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of Virginia and then transport them back Whereas the Department of Justice reports contents in section 1(b) of such Act is to their homes in DC. Let me be very that 203,830 people in the United States were amended by adding at the end of the items clear on this point, this legislation sexually assaulted in 2008; Whereas 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have relating to title III the following: would not allow residents of the Dis- ‘‘Sec. 317. Chief Veterinary Officer.’’. been victims of rape or attempted rape; trict to buy firearms from anyone who Whereas the Department of Defense re- By Mr. MCCAIN (for himself, Mr. is not a federally-licensed dealer, even ceived 2,908 reports of sexual assault involv- TESTER, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. at a gun show. I believe this is a very ing members of the Armed Forces in fiscal reasonable restriction and one that year 2008, representing an 8 percent increase BEGICH, Mr. BURR, Mr. from fiscal year 2007; CHAMBLISS, Mr. BROWNBACK, again, like much of this legislation, takes into consideration the concerns Whereas children and young adults are Mr. HATCH, Mr. BENNETT, Mr. most at risk of sexual assault, as 44 percent WICKER, and Mr. ISAKSON): of the District’s City Council. of sexual assault victims are under 18 years S. 3265. A bill to restore Second Some may ask why a Senator from of age, and 80 percent are under the 30 years Amendment rights in the District of Arizona and a Senator from Montana of age; Columbia; to the Committee on Home- would introduce legislation that im- Whereas sexual assault affects women, land Security and Governmental Af- pacts the lives of District residents. It men, and children of all racial, social, reli- fairs. is simple—we believe that residents gious, age, ethnic, and economic groups in the United States; Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I am across this country should have access to firearms to protect themselves, par- Whereas women, children, and men suffer proud to introduce the Second Amend- multiple types of sexual violence, including ment Enforcement Act today with Sen- ticularly in their own home or place of acquaintance, stranger, spousal, and gang ator TESTER. I have always supported business. It is a constitutional right rape, incest, child sexual molestation, forced Americans’ Second Amendment rights and one that was put in place by the prostitution, trafficking, forced pornog- and was pleased when the Supreme Founding Fathers, recognized by the raphy, ritual abuse, sexual harassment, and Court found in June 2008 that the Dis- Supreme Court and cherished by many stalking; trict of Columbia had reached too far Americans. However, the District of Whereas it is estimated that the percent- Columbia City Council did not follow age of completed or attempt rape victimiza- in restricting the District’s residents tion among women in institutions of higher from owning firearms and defending the Supreme Court’s directive in fully education is between 20 and 25 percent over themselves in their home. The legisla- updating their city’s laws regarding the course of a college career; tion that we introduce today seeks to firearms, and so now it is up to Con- Whereas, in addition to the immediate implement the Supreme Court’s deci- gress to ensure that District residents’ physical and emotional costs, sexual assault sion in District of Columbia v. Heller. rights are respected by their govern- has associated consequences that may in- Specifically, the Second Amendment ment. clude post-traumatic stress disorder, sub- Enforcement Act would codify many of I hope my colleagues will join me in stance abuse, major depression, homeless- the laws the District of Columbia City supporting this important legislation ness, eating disorders, and suicide; Council has put in place in response to that will not only restore District resi- Whereas only 41 percent of sexual assault victims pursue prosecution by reporting the Supreme Court’s decision. For ex- dents’ rights, but also ensure that no their attack to law enforcement agencies; ample, this legislation would codify resident in any State, territory or the Whereas 2⁄3 of sexual crimes are committed the District’s repeal of the semiauto- District is prevented from exercising by persons who are not strangers to the vic- matic ban and retain the District’s ban his or her Second Amendment right. tims;

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Whereas relief flights were fully paid for potential to identify the rapists in tens of by individual pilots and aircraft owners; f thousands of unsolved rape cases; Whereas smaller general aviation aircraft Whereas aggressive prosecution can lead to SENATE RESOLUTION 502—ELIMI- were able to deliver supplies and medical the incarceration of rapists and therefore NATING SECRET SENATE HOLDS personnel to areas outside Port-Au-Prince prevent these individuals from committing which larger aircraft could not serve; and further crimes; Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. Whereas the selfless efforts of the general Whereas national, State, territory, and GRASSLEY) submitted the following res- aviation community have saved countless tribal coalitions, community-based rape cri- olution; which was: lives and provided humanitarian assistance sis centers, and other organizations across S. RES. 502 in a time of need: Now, therefore, be it the Nation are committed to increasing pub- Resolved, Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- lic awareness of sexual violence and its prev- resentatives concurring), That the United alence, and to eliminating it through preven- SECTION 1. ELIMINATING SECRET SENATE States Congress— HOLDS. tion and education; (1) recognizes the many contributions of Rule VII of the Standing Rules of the Sen- Whereas important partnerships have been the general aviation pilots and industry to ate is amended by adding at the end the fol- formed among criminal and juvenile justice the Haiti earthquake relief efforts; and lowing: agencies, health professionals, public health (2) encourages the continued generosity of ‘‘7. (a) The majority and minority leaders workers, educators, first responders, and vic- general aviation pilots and operators in the of the Senate or their designees shall recog- tim service providers; nize a notice of intent of a Senator who is a ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti. Whereas free, confidential help is available member of their caucus to object to pro- to all survivors of sexual assault through the f ceeding to a measure or matter only if the National Sexual Assault Hotline, more than Senator— 1,000 rape crisis centers across the United ‘‘(1) submits the notice of intent in writing NOTICES OF HEARINGS States, and other organizations that provide to the appropriate leader or their designee services to assist survivors of sexual assault; COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL and grants in the notice permission for the Whereas, according to a 2010 survey of rape RESOURCES leader or designee to object in the Senator’s crisis centers by the National Alliance to Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I name; and End Sexual Violence, 72 percent of programs ‘‘(2) not later than 2 session days after the would like to announce for the infor- have experienced a reduction in funding over submission under clause (1), submits for in- mation of the Senate and the public the past year, 56 percent have experienced a clusion in the Congressional Record and in that a business meeting has been reduction in staffing, 23 percent have a wait- the applicable calendar section described in ing list for services, and funding and staffing scheduled before Committee on Energy subparagraph (b) the following notice: cuts have resulted in an overall 50 percent and Natural Resources. The business ‘‘ ‘I, Senator lll, intend to object to pro- reduction in the provision of institutional meeting will be held on Thursday, ceeding to lll, dated lll.’ advocacy services; April 29, 2010, to convene off the Senate ‘‘(b) The Secretary of the Senate shall Whereas individual and collective efforts maintain for both the Senate Calendar of floor immediately following the first reflect the dream of the people of the United Business and the Senate Executive Calendar vote. States for a nation where citizens and orga- a separate section entitled ‘Notices of Intent The purpose of the business meeting nizations actively work to prevent all forms to Object to Proceeding’. Each section shall is to consider the nomination of Jef- of sexual violence and no sexual assault vic- include the name of each Senator filing a no- tim goes unserved or ever feels there is no frey Lane to be an Assistant Secretary tice under subparagraph (a)(2), the measure of Energy (Congressional and Intergov- path to justice; and or matter covered by the calendar that the Whereas April is recognized as ‘‘National Senator objects to, and the date the objec- ernmental Affairs). Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention tion was filed. For further information, please con- Month’’: Now, therefore, be it ‘‘(c) A Senator may have an item relating tact Amanda Kelly. Resolved, That— to that Senator removed from a calendar to COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL (1) it is the sense of the Senate that— which it was added under subparagraph (b) RESOURCES (A) National Sexual Assault Awareness and by submitting for inclusion in the Congres- Prevention Month provides a special oppor- sional Record the following notice: Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I tunity to educate the people of the United ‘‘ ‘I, Senator lll, do not object to pro- would like to announce for the infor- States about sexual violence and to encour- ceeding to llll, dated llll.’.’’. mation of the Senate and the public age the prevention of sexual assault, the im- f that a hearing has been scheduled be- proved treatment of survivors of sexual as- fore the Senate Committee on Energy sault, and the prosecution of perpetrators of SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- and Natural Resources. The hearing sexual assault; TION 61—EXPRESSING THE will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2010, (B) it is appropriate to properly acknowl- SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT edge the more than 20,000,000 men and at 9:30 a.m., in room SD–366 of the women who have survived sexual assault in GENERAL AVIATION PILOTS AND Dirksen Senate Office Building in the United States and salute the efforts of INDUSTRY SHOULD BE RECOG- Washington, DC. survivors, volunteers, and professionals who NIZED FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS The purpose of the hearing is to re- combat sexual assault; MADE IN RESPONSE TO HAITI view current issues related to offshore (C) national and community organizations EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS oil and gas development including the and private sector supporters should be recognized and applauded for their work in pro- Mr. BEGICH (for himself, Mr. Department of the Interior’s recent 5- moting awareness about sexual assault, pro- JOHANNS, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. BURRIS, year planning announcements and the viding information and treatment to sur- Mr. CRAPO, Mr. INHOFE, Ms. MUR- accident in the Gulf of Mexico involv- vivors of sexual assault, and increasing the KOWSKI, Mr. NELSON of Nebraska, Mr. ing the offshore oil rig Deepwater Hori- number of successful prosecutions of per- ROBERTS, Mr. TESTER, and Mrs. zon. petrators of sexual assault; and GILLIBRAND submitted the following Because of the limited time available (D) public safety, law enforcement, and concurrent resolution; which was re- health professionals should be recognized for the hearing, witnesses may testify ferred to the Committee on the Judici- by invitation only. However, those and applauded for their hard work and inno- ary: vative strategies to increase the percentage wishing to submit written testimony of sexual assault cases that result in the S. CON. RES. 61 for the hearing record should send it to prosecution and incarceration of the offend- Whereas, on January 12, 2010, the country the Committee on Energy and Natural ers; of Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake; Resources, United States Senate, (2) the Senate strongly recommends that Whereas, after the earthquake, general Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by email national and community organizations, busi- aviation pilots rallied to provide transpor- to Abi- nesses in the private sector, colleges and uni- tation for medical staff and relief personnel; versities, and the media promote, through Whereas more than 4,500 relief flights were [email protected] National Sexual Assault Awareness and Pre- made by general aviators in the first 30 days For further information, please convention Month, awareness of sexual violence after the earthquake; tact Linda Lance or Abigail Campbell.

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Mr. President, I objection, it is so ordered. health problems, including alcoholism, de- ask unanimous consent that the Com- SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMPETITIVENESS, pression, drug abuse, eating disorders, obe- mittee on Energy and Natural Re- INNOVATION, AND EXPORT PROMOTION sity, suicide, and certain chronic diseases; sources be authorized to meet during Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I Whereas a National Institute of Justice the session of the Senate to conduct a ask unanimous consent that the Sub- study indicated that abused or neglected hearing on on April 27, at 10 a.m., in committee on Competitiveness, Inno- children— room SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Of- vation, and Export Promotion of the (1) are 11 times more likely to be arrested fice Building. Committee on Commerce, Science, and for criminal behavior as juveniles; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Transportation be authorized to meet (2) are 2.7 times more likely to be arrested for violent and criminal behavior as adults; objection, it is so ordered. during the session of the Senate on Whereas an estimated 1⁄3 of abused or ne- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS April 27, 2010, at 10 a.m., in room 253 of glected children grow up to abuse or neglect Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I the Russell Senate Office Building. their own children; ask unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas providing community-based serv- mittee on Foreign Relations be author- objection, it is so ordered. ices to families impacted by child abuse or ized to meet during the session of the SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER neglect may be far less costly than— Senate on April 27, 2010, at 2:15 p.m. Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I (1) the emotional and physical damage inflicted on children who have been abused or The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ask unanimous consent that the Sub- objection, it is so ordered. neglected; committee on Water and Power be au- (2) providing to abused or neglected chil- COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, thorized to meet during the session of dren services, including child protective, law AND PENSIONS the Senate to conduct a hearing on enforcement, court, foster care, or health Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I April 27, 2010, at 3 p.m., in room SD–366 care services; or ask unanimous consent that the Com- of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. (3) providing treatment to adults recov- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ering from child abuse; and and Pensions be authorized to meet objection, it is so ordered. Whereas child abuse or neglect has long- term economic and societal costs: Now, during the session of the Senate to con- SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND WILDLIFE duct a hearing entitled ‘‘Putting Safe- therefore, be it Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I Resolved, That the Senate— ty First: Strengthening Enforcement ask unanimous consent that the Sub- and Creating a Culture of Compliance (1) designates April 2010 as ‘‘National Child committee on Water and Wildlife of the Abuse Prevention Month’’; at Mines and Other Dangerous Work- Committee on Environment and Public (2) recognizes and applauds the national places’’ on April 27, 2010. The hearing Works be authorized to meet during and community organizations that work to will commence at 2 p.m. in room 430 of the session of the Senate on April 27, promote awareness about child abuse or ne- the Dirksen Senate Office Building. 2010, at 10 a.m. in room 406 of the Dirk- glect, including by identifying risk factors The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and developing prevention strategies; objection, it is so ordered. sen Office Building. (3) supports the proclamation issued by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY President Obama declaring April 2010 as ‘‘Na- objection, it is so ordered. Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I tional Child Abuse Prevention Month’’; and ask unanimous consent that the Com- f (4) should— mittee on the Judiciary be authorized (A) increase public awareness of prevention NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE programs relating to child abuse or neglect; to meet during the session of the Sen- PREVENTION MONTH and ate on April 27, 2010, at 10 a.m. in room Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I (B) continue to work with the States to re- SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Office ask unanimous consent the Judiciary duce the incidence of child abuse or neglect Building, to conduct a hearing entitled Committee be discharged from further in the United States. ‘‘Oversight of the Department of Home- consideration and the Senate now pro- f land Security.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ceed to S. Res. 498. SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. MONTH objection, it is so ordered. COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND The clerk will report the resolution Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I ENTREPRENEURSHIP ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: ate proceed to the immediate consider- ask unanimous consent that the Com- ation of S. Res. 501, submitted earlier mittee on Small Business and Entre- A resolution (S. Res. 498) designating April 2010 as ‘‘National Child Abuse Prevention today. preneurship be authorized to meet dur- Month.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ing the session of the Senate on April clerk will report the resolution by 27, 2010, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing There being no objection, the Senate entitled ‘‘Connecting Main Street to proceeded to consider the resolution. title. the World: Federal Efforts to Expand Mr. WHITEHOUSE. I ask unanimous The legislative clerk read as follows: Small Business Internet Access.’’ consent the resolution be agreed to, A resolution (S. Res. 501) recognizing and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the preamble be agreed to, and the mo- supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual As- objection, it is so ordered. tions to reconsider be laid upon the sault Awareness Month. PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS table. There being no objection, the Senate Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without proceeded to consider the resolution. ask unanimous consent that the Per- objection, it is so ordered. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. I ask unanimous manent Subcommittee on Investiga- The resolution (S. Res. 498) was consent that the resolution be agreed tions of the Committee on Homeland agreed to. to, the preamble be agreed to, the mo- The preamble was agreed to. Security and Governmental Affairs be tions to reconsider be laid upon the The resolution, with its preamble, authorized to meet during the session table, with no intervening action or de- reads as follows: of the Senate on April 27, 2010, at 10 bate, and any statements be printed in a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled S. RES. 498 the RECORD. ‘‘Wall Street and the Financial Crisis: Whereas, in 2008, approximately 772,000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The Role of Investment Banks.’’ children were determined to be victims of objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without abuse or neglect; The resolution (S. Res. 501) was Whereas, in 2008, an estimated 1,740 chil- objection, it is so ordered. dren died as a result of abuse or neglect; agreed to. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE Whereas, in 2008, an estimated 80 percent of The preamble was agreed to. Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I the children who died due to abuse or neglect The resolution, with its preamble, ask unanimous consent that the Select were under the age of 4; reads as follows:

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RES. 501 Whereas important partnerships have been versities, and the media promote, through Whereas on average, a person is sexually formed among criminal and juvenile justice National Sexual Assault Awareness and Pre- assaulted in the United States every 21⁄2 min- agencies, health professionals, public health vention Month, awareness of sexual violence utes; workers, educators, first responders, and vic- and strategies to decrease the incidence of Whereas the Department of Justice reports tim service providers; sexual assault; and that 203,830 people in the United States were Whereas free, confidential help is available (3) the Senate supports the goals and ideals sexually assaulted in 2008; to all survivors of sexual assault through the of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Whereas 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have National Sexual Assault Hotline, more than Prevention Month. been victims of rape or attempted rape; 1,000 rape crisis centers across the United Whereas the Department of Defense re- States, and other organizations that provide f ceived 2,908 reports of sexual assault involv- services to assist survivors of sexual assault; ing members of the Armed Forces in fiscal Whereas, according to a 2010 survey of rape ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL year 2008, representing an 8 percent increase crisis centers by the National Alliance to 28, 2010 from fiscal year 2007; End Sexual Violence, 72 percent of programs have experienced a reduction in funding over Mr. WHITEHOUSE. I ask unanimous Whereas children and young adults are consent that when the Senate com- most at risk of sexual assault, as 44 percent the past year, 56 percent have experienced a of sexual assault victims are under 18 years reduction in staffing, 23 percent have a wait- pletes its business today, it adjourn of age, and 80 percent are under the 30 years ing list for services, and funding and staffing until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 28; of age; cuts have resulted in an overall 50 percent that following the prayer and pledge, Whereas sexual assault affects women, reduction in the provision of institutional the Journal of proceedings be approved men, and children of all racial, social, reli- advocacy services; to date, the morning hour be deemed gious, age, ethnic, and economic groups in Whereas individual and collective efforts reflect the dream of the people of the United expired, the time for the two leaders be the United States; reserved for their use later in the day, Whereas women, children, and men suffer States for a nation where citizens and orga- multiple types of sexual violence, including nizations actively work to prevent all forms and there be a period of morning busi- acquaintance, stranger, spousal, and gang of sexual violence and no sexual assault vic- ness for 90 minutes, with Senators per- rape, incest, child sexual molestation, forced tim goes unserved or ever feels there is no mitted to speak for up to 10 minutes prostitution, trafficking, forced pornog- path to justice; and each, with the time controlled between raphy, ritual abuse, sexual harassment, and Whereas April is recognized as ‘‘National the two leaders or their designees, with stalking; Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month’’: Now, therefore, be it the Republicans controlling the first 30 Whereas it is estimated that the percent- minutes and the majority controlling age of completed or attempt rape victimiza- Resolved, That— tion among women in institutions of higher (1) it is the sense of the Senate that— the next 30 minutes; that following education is between 20 and 25 percent over (A) National Sexual Assault Awareness and morning business, the Senate resume the course of a college career; Prevention Month provides a special oppor- consideration of the motion to proceed Whereas, in addition to the immediate tunity to educate the people of the United to S. 3217, the Wall Street reform legis- physical and emotional costs, sexual assault States about sexual violence and to encour- lation, as provided for under the pre- has associated consequences that may in- age the prevention of sexual assault, the improved treatment of survivors of sexual as- vious order. clude post-traumatic stress disorder, sub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without stance abuse, major depression, homeless- sault, and the prosecution of perpetrators of ness, eating disorders, and suicide; sexual assault; objection, it is so ordered. (B) it is appropriate to properly acknowl- Whereas only 41 percent of sexual assault f victims pursue prosecution by reporting edge the more than 20,000,000 men and women who have survived sexual assault in their attack to law enforcement agencies; PROGRAM Whereas 2⁄3 of sexual crimes are committed the United States and salute the efforts of by persons who are not strangers to the vic- survivors, volunteers, and professionals who Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Under a previous tims; combat sexual assault; order, at 12:20 p.m. tomorrow, there Whereas sexual assault survivors suffer (C) national and community organizations will be a cloture vote on the motion to emotional scars long after the physical scars and private sector supporters should be recognized and applauded for their work in pro- proceed to consider the Wall Street re- have healed; form bill. Whereas, because of advances in DNA tech- moting awareness about sexual assault, providing information and treatment to sur- nology, law enforcement agencies have the f potential to identify the rapists in tens of vivors of sexual assault, and increasing the thousands of unsolved rape cases; number of successful prosecutions of per- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. petrators of sexual assault; and Whereas aggressive prosecution can lead to TOMORROW the incarceration of rapists and therefore (D) public safety, law enforcement, and prevent these individuals from committing health professionals should be recognized Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, if further crimes; and applauded for their hard work and inno- there is no further business to come be- Whereas national, State, territory, and vative strategies to increase the percentage fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- tribal coalitions, community-based rape cri- of sexual assault cases that result in the sent that it adjourn under the previous sis centers, and other organizations across prosecution and incarceration of the offend- the Nation are committed to increasing pub- ers; order. lic awareness of sexual violence and its prev- (2) the Senate strongly recommends that There being no objection, the Senate, alence, and to eliminating it through preven- national and community organizations, busi- at 7:11 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- tion and education; nesses in the private sector, colleges and uni- day, April 28, 2010, at 9:30 a.m.

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HONORING MR. TODD NELSON TRIBUTE TO JOAN HASKELL every time Arab countries sought to destroy Israel, they found the Israelis stronger and HON. BRIAN HIGGINS HON. TOM LATHAM more determined than ever to survive. OF NEW YORK OF IOWA Seeing that the military option wasn’t successful, the Arab nations turned toward a dif- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ferent method to try to destroy Israel: ter- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 rorism. Through rockets, bus bombings, sui- Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today cide attacks, hostage crises and the murders to pay tribute to the years of service given to to recognize the retirement of Joan Haskell of countless innocent civilians, Israel has con- the people of Chautauqua County by Mr. Todd from the Marshall County Farm Bureau, and to tinued to survive, determined that life will go Nelson. Mr. Nelson served his constituency express my appreciation for her 14 years of on, as usual, no matter what the obstacle or faithfully and justly during his tenure as the service to her community. challenge. Kiantone Town Justice. A Marshall County native with a strong agri- Israel’s enemies have also tried to use the Public service is a difficult and fulfilling ca- culture background, Ms. Haskell achieved the United Nations, UN, to delegitimize it. They reer. Any person with a dream may enter but position of Office Administrator with the Bu- have passed resolutions in the UN equating only a few are able to reach the end. Mr. Nel- reau’s federation staff. Her extensive work Zionism with racism. They have created entire son served his term with his head held high with members of the Farm Bureau since 1995 agencies at the UN to highlight Israel’s alleged and a smile on his face the entire way. I have has earned Joan the respect and appreciation ‘‘war crimes.’’ And they have hijacked the UN no doubt that his kind demeanor left a lasting of her community. Human Rights Council to push their own rac- impression on the people of Chautauqua Madam Speaker, I commend Joan Haskell ist, anti-Semitic agenda. County. for her many years of loyalty and dedication to And despite all of these enemies, Israel has We are truly blessed to have such strong in- her fellow Iowans. It is an honor to represent demonstrated over and over its desire and dividuals with a desire to make this county the Joan in the United States House of Rep- yearning to live in peace. They willingly gave wonderful place that we all know it can be. Mr. resentatives, and I know that my colleagues up the Sinai to make peace with Egypt, and Nelson is one of those people and that is why join me in wishing her a happy and healthy re- signed a peace agreement with Jordan in Madam Speaker I rise in tribute to him today. tirement. 1994. They withdrew from Lebanon a decade f f ago and pulled out of Gaza in 2005, all in HONORING ISRAELI hopes they would find a peace partner on the HONORING ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY other side. INDEPENDENCE DAY But instead, Israel’s offers have been SPEECH OF spurned, and their adversaries have refused to SPEECH OF HON. KEITH ELLISON negotiate. Their so-called ‘‘partners’’ say that HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY Israel must make unreasonable concessions OF MINNESOTA before they will even sit down and negotiate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEVADA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with them. When Arab leaders were invited to Wednesday, April 21, 2010 attend a peace conference with Israel, in Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, this week we 2007, they even refused to walk through the witnessed the 62nd anniversary of the found- Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to same door as Israel’s leaders. ing of the State of Israel. It is an occasion to mark the 62nd anniversary of the independ- Through all this, the United States has celebrate the achievements of a country that, ence of the State of Israel. stood by Israel, even in these darkest of like the United States, aspires to be a land of Sixty-two years ago, a brave group of Jews times. We provided Israel with weapons, with peace, prosperity and the pursuit of happi- living in the Middle East made the audacious technical expertise and a friendship that has ness. claim that a Jewish State could be success- endured through generation after generation of The United States and Israel are bound by fully re-invented in their ancient homeland. American leadership. The American people a common history forged by those who dared More than 2,000 years after the last inde- demand no less: we believe in the Jewish to dream of democracy and freedom; of civil pendent Jewish government had come to an people’s right to a homeland, and their right to and human rights; of laws and not wishes. end, they believed they could somehow re-es- live in peace, as our democratic ally. This po- President Harry Truman was the first world tablish a Jewish state, almost from scratch, in sition does not win us friends in the Muslim leader to recognize the Israeli declaration of a way that had never happened before, any- world, but we stand by this position because independence in 1948. Other countries soon where in the world. we know it is right. The people of Israel, I followed. In this way, with the United States at These daring Jews came from all around know, are eternally grateful for this friendship its side, Israel entered the community of na- the globe: from Yemen, from Russia, from and have repaid it with their loyalty throughout tions. France, from the United States, and, in many the years of its existence. We continue to share that sacred bond born cases, from the very land that was about to I am extremely proud of the strong U.S.- in 1948. The bond carries with it a burden that become the State of Israel. They shared a Israel relationship and I call on the Obama Ad- all such undeniable relationships bring—the common heritage, but it remained to be seen ministration to continue this tradition of strong responsibility to celebrate our successes, and whether these disparate peoples could unify to U.S. support for Israel. We must focus our at- to address our challenges. We are both develop a country or a common culture. Could tention not on minor irritants in our bilateral re- stronger nations because of this. To do other- they even agree on what kind of government lationship, but on bringing the parties together wise would be to diminish that special bond. to form? Or what laws to pass? to meet face-to-face for negotiations. We can- An anniversary is also an opportunity to Their claim was particularly bold, given that not impose any solution on them; only they think about the future and therefore this is a seven Arab neighbors stood ready to destroy can come up with a negotiated solution that time for us to renew our commitment to work this state in its infancy. Armed with some of strengthens the security for both sides and for peace. As former Prime Minister Yitzhak the most advanced weaponry known to man, brings about a state for the Palestinian people. Rabin said, ‘‘We must think differently, look at these Arab countries were determined never Only they can bring peace to this region. things in a different way. Peace requires a to allow a Jewish state in their neighborhood. Mr. Speaker, the idea of the State of Israel world of new concepts, new definitions.’’ As a But, in what can only be described as a mir- is as audacious today as it was 62 years ago. friend and ally of Israel, I look forward to the acle, this tiny Jewish state survived those ini- It shows that a group of determined individuals work of nurturing the seeds of peace that will tial days and fought to victory in 1948. They can successfully band together and triumph in sustain and protect Israel. did it again in 1956, 1967 and 1973. In fact, the most difficult of circumstances. It shows

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On this historic day, I call on my col- OF TEXAS f leagues to join me in congratulating Israel on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO EMMA SKAHILL this milestone and in assuring them of U.S. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 support for generations to come. Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me HON. TOM LATHAM OF IOWA f in congratulating the 2009–2010 Congres- sional Youth Advisory Council. This year 45 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF BO students from public, private, and home Tuesday, April 27, 2010 JOOST ON HIS OFFER OF AP- schools in grades 9 through 12 made their POINTMENT TO ATTEND THE Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today voices heard and made a difference in their to honor and congratulate Emma Skahill, of UNITED STATES NAVAL ACAD- communities, their country and their Congress. EMY Earlham, Iowa, who has achieved national These students volunteered their time, effort, recognition for exemplary volunteer service in and talent to inform me about the important her community. The 2010 Prudential Spirit of HON. ROBERT E. LATTA issues facing their generation. As young lead- Community Awards program recently named ers within their communities and their schools, Emma as a Distinguished Finalist of top youth OF OHIO these students boldly represent the promise volunteers in Iowa for her part in organizing a and the hope we all have for their very bright IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fund-raising walk and awareness campaign to future. help with the construction of a Habitat for Hu- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 President Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘Freedom is manity house for a Mississippi family in need. never more than one generation away from Created in 1995, by Prudential Financial in Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in partnership with the National Association of pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- the bloodstream. It must be fought for, pro- Secondary School Principals (NASSP), The standing young man from Ohio’s Fifth Con- tected, and handed on for them to do the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards annu- gressional District. I am happy to announce same, or one day we will spend our sunset ally honors the most impressive student volun- that Bo Joost of Sherwood, Ohio has been of- years telling our children and our children’s teers in each state and the District of Colum- fered an appointment to attend the United children what it was once like in the United bia. This organization strives to impress upon States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Mary- States where men were free.’’ all youth volunteers that their contributions are land. To ensure that the blessing of freedom is critically important and highly valued, while in- passed from one generation to the next, the Bo’s offer of appointment poises him to at- spiring other young individuals to follow their members of the CYAC spent time interviewing tend the United States Naval Academy this fall example. Over the past 15 years, the program a veteran and documenting the experience for with the incoming midshipmen Class of 2014. has become the nation’s largest youth rec- the ‘‘Preserving History Project.’’ Today I’m Attending one of our Nation’s military acad- ognition effort based solely on community proud to submit the brief summaries provided emies is an invaluable experience that offers service, and has honored nearly 100,000 so the patriotic service of our dedicated vet- young volunteers at the local, state and na- a world-class education while placing de- erans and the thoughtful work of the CYAC mands on those who undertake one of the tional level. may be preserved for antiquity in the CON- most challenging and rewarding experiences Madam Speaker, individuals such as Emma GRESSIONAL RECORD. A copy of each sub- of their lives. Skahill must be recognized and applauded for mitted student summary follows. their sincere dedication to maintaining a Bo brings an enormous amount of leader- To each member of the Congressional healthy community and for their positive im- ship, service, and dedication to the incoming Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making pact on the lives of others. Emma’s actions Class of 2014. While attending Fairview High this year and this group a success. It is not a show that young Americans can—and do— School in Sherwood, Ohio, Bo attained a coincidence that this congressional tribute play important roles in our nation, and I am grade point average of 4.0 that placed him celebrates two generations of service. Each of proud to represent Emma, her family and her first in his graduating class. He was inducted you is trusted with the precious gift of free- fellow volunteers in the United States Con- into the National Honor Society where he dom. gress. You are the voices of the future and I salute served as vice president his senior year. Bo f was also a member of the Varsity Club and you. God bless you and God bless America. Foreign Language Society. The summary follows: GUADALUPE FLORES JUAREZ I chose someone who was close to the Throughout high school, Bo participated in hearts of my family, a man of God, and the football, baseball, and archery teams, hav- someone who is loyal to his country, Captain HON. ED PERLMUTTER ing served as co-Captain of the varsity football Jones. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, OF COLORADO team his senior year. Bo has been active and after Captain Jones joined the Navy, he ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES held numerous leadership positions in Student panded tremendously beyond those Texas Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Stu- border lines. Captain Jones has a genuine Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise dents Against Destructive Decisions, Students outlook on the thirty-five years he served in the Navy and is nothing less than satisfied today to recognize and applaud Guadalupe for Action in Education, served as a D.A.R.E. with those years. He finished college while Flores Juarez who has received the Arvada role model, and participated in Lutheran Youth gaining his commission in the Navy, and Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Fellowship. Bo also volunteers for relay for still had an ample amount of time to con- award. Guadalupe Flores Juarez is an 8th life, central shares, and vacation bible school. tinue serving in the military, which he did grader at Wheat Ridge Middle School and re- I am confident that Bo will carry the lessons of with full devotion and determination. Cap- ceived this award because her determination his student leadership to the Naval Academy. tain Jones is a great man, and his story is one of a kind. Prior to this exceptional inter- and hard work have allowed her to overcome Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join view, I already had a great appreciation for adversities. me in congratulating Bo Joost on the accept- the Navy, as well as the other branches of The dedication demonstrated by Guadalupe ance of his appointment to the United States service, because I grew up with a father who Flores Juarez is exemplary of the type of Naval Academy. Our service academies offer actively served to protect the United States achievement that can be attained with hard the finest military training and education avail- of America. Even with my previous knowl- work and perseverance. It is essential stu- edge and gratitude of the military service, able. I am positive that Bo will excel during his after I completed the personal interview dents at all levels strive to make the most of career at the Naval Academy and I ask my with Captain Jones, my eyes and my mind their education and develop a work ethic colleagues to join me in extending their best were open to more reasons why I truly sup- which will guide them for the rest of their lives. wishes to him as he begins his service to the port all of the troops. I still get a sudden I extend my deepest congratulations once Nation. shock when I hear that one person in the again to Guadalupe Flores Juarez for winning

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Madam Speaker, it is my great ognizable voices, for his decades of service to HON. ANDRE´ CARSON pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- the North Country standing young man from Ohio’s Fifth Con- OF INDIANA For years, Derek has produced quality pro- gressional District. I am happy to announce IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gramming for Mountain Lake PBS, that Grant Genzman of Perrysburg, Ohio has Plattsburgh’s public television station and has Tuesday, April 27, 2010 been offered an appointment to attend the reached millions of viewers in New York, United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I Vermont and Quebec. Maryland. rise today to congratulate my hometown Butler Derek has been a regional storyteller for Grant’s offer of appointment poises him to Bulldogs on their first ever run to the NCAA decades through the many series he has pro- attend the United States Naval Academy this Men’s Basketball Championship Game. duced and hosted including: People Near fall with the incoming midshipmen Class of While their loss to Duke was painful for fans Here, Roadside Adventures, Roadside Rec- 2014. Attending one of our Nation’s military of the Bulldog faithful, it was a great ride and ipes and Rustic Living. He is also noted in the academies is an invaluable experience that of- the entire State of Indiana was ecstatic to be region as a documentary filmmaker with pro- fers a world-class education while placing de- a part of it. ductions such as: A Castle in Every Heart: mands on those who undertake one of the The game itself was nothing short of epic. The Arto Monaco Story, Voices of Scotland, most challenging and rewarding experiences Fifteen lead changes. Two shots to win it in Then Again: Reliving History at Fort Ticon- of their lives. the final thirteen seconds. deroga and Reach for the Sky: Inside the U.S. Grant brings an enormous amount of lead- But most importantly, both teams rep- Air Force Thunderbirds. ership, service, and dedication to the incoming resented the peak of success on AND off the Mr. Muirden is admired by many throughout class of midshipmen. While attending St. court. our community for his in depth and enter- John’s Jesuit High School in Toledo, Ohio, While many athletic programs focus on at- taining reporting of the history of the North Grant attained an impressive grade point aver- tracting NBA prospects instead of student ath- Country. He is held in high regards by many age that placed him first in his graduating letes, we saw two schools with 90-percent- in our region because of his balanced report- class. Grant earned the AP Scholar Award, plus graduation rates playing for the national ing and his dedication to preparation and pro- the Outstanding Academic Achievement championship. fessionalism. Creating hundreds of hours of Award, the Claver Scholar Award and he was This run allowed the Bulldogs to introduce television chronicling our region, he is a pro- inducted into the National Honor Society. Outside the classroom, Grant was a mem- America to something we know as the Butler lific producer and host of programs that cap- ber of the football, wrestling, and tennis Way—which means playing with character and ture the unique feel and environment of the teams. Grant utilized his leadership skills by toughness, and placing team above self. Adirondacks and our North Country region. Madam Speaker, I would like to congratu- participating in St. John Jesuit’s Integrity Com- In the end, Duke took home the champion- mittee, Ambassadors Core Team, Marine ship, but Butler won the hearts of the Amer- late and thank Derek Muirden for his decades of effort to immortalize our community and Science Club, and Student Council. I am con- ican people. fident that Grant will carry the lessons of his Mark my words—Butler will be back again honor our Nation. He is a great entertainer and a source of pride for our region, and the student leadership to the Naval Academy. next year running with the big dogs—winning Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join North Country would not be the same without their way. The Butler Way. me in congratulating Grant Genzman on his him. acceptance of appointment to the United f f States Naval Academy. Our service acad- ESMERALDA VALDEZ emies offer the finest military training and edu- ERIKA LOPEZ cation available. I am positive that Grant will excel during his career at the Naval Academy HON. ED PERLMUTTER HON. ED PERLMUTTER and I ask my colleagues to join me in extend- OF COLORADO OF COLORADO ing their best wishes to him as he begins his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service to the Nation. f Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise ERIC JIMENEZ today to recognize and applaud Esmeralda today to recognize and applaud Erika Lopez Valdez who has received the Arvada Wheat who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge HON. ED PERLMUTTER Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Erika OF COLORADO Esmeralda Valdez is an 8th grader at Moore Lopez is an 8th grader at Mandalay Middle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Middle School and received this award be- School and received this award because her Tuesday, April 27, 2010 cause her determination and hard work have determination and hard work have allowed her Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise allowed her to overcome adversities. to overcome adversities. today to recognize and applaud Eric Jimenez The dedication demonstrated by Esmeralda The dedication demonstrated by Erika who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge Valdez is exemplary of the type of achieve- Lopez is exemplary of the type of achievement Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Eric Ji- ment that can be attained with hard work and that can be attained with hard work and perse- menez is a 12th grader at Wheat Ridge High perseverance. It is essential students at all verance. It is essential students at all levels School and received this award because his levels strive to make the most of their edu- strive to make the most of their education and determination and hard work have allowed him cation and develop a work ethic which will develop a work ethic which will guide them for to overcome adversities. guide them for the rest of their lives. the rest of their lives. The dedication demonstrated by Eric Ji- I extend my deepest congratulations once I extend my deepest congratulations once menez is exemplary of the type of achieve- again to Esmeralda Valdez for winning the Ar- again to Erika Lopez for winning the Arvada ment that can be attained with hard work and vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth perseverance. It is essential students at all Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the levels strive to make the most of their edu- the same dedication and character to all her same dedication and character to all her future cation and develop a work ethic which will future accomplishments. accomplishments. guide them for the rest of their lives.

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His experiences and its 735,000 residents are now reeling fi- f proved to me that by serving the country, nancially. Teachers are being laid off. Schools one can really gain the skills and character are not being built or renovated. Roads are THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH AD- traits to be successful in life. I fully respect not being improved. Transportation plans are VISORY COUNCIL: A LEGACY OF Thompson and his commitment to serving being scrapped, and critical upgrades in public SERVICE the nation.—Kenny Lee safety have ceased. f The financial plight of San Mateo County HON. SAM JOHNSON was recently profiled in detail in a February EMMA RITTER OF TEXAS 24, 2010, Wall Street Journal article entitled, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lehman’s Ghost Haunts California. (Madam Tuesday, April 27, 2010 HON. ED PERLMUTTER Speaker, I respectfully request that this article OF COLORADO be included in the RECORD.) Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES My legislation will require the Secretary of Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me Tuesday, April 27, 2010 the Treasury to use any profit made by the in congratulating the 2009–2010 Congres- sale of troubled assets acquired through the sional Youth Advisory Council. This year 45 Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 students from public, private, and home today to recognize and applaud Emma Ritter to be used to purchase the securities, bonds, schools in grades 9 through 12 made their who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge and other financial instruments issued by Leh- voices heard and made a difference in their Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Emma man Brothers which were held by local gov- communities, their country and their Congress. Ritter is an 8th grader at Drake Middle School ernments on September 12, 2008. The bill di- These students volunteered their time, effort, and received this award because her deter- rects the Secretary of the Treasury to estab- and talent to inform me about the important mination and hard work have allowed her to lish a $1.7 billion remediation fund, and grants issues facing their generation. As young lead- overcome adversities. him the authority to assist the public entities ers within their communities and their schools, The dedication demonstrated by Emma Rit- affected by the collapse of Lehman Brothers. these students boldly represent the promise ter is exemplary of the type of achievement Under my legislation taxpayers will get their and the hope we all have for their very bright that can be attained with hard work and perse- money back and will know where the money future. verance. It is essential students at all levels goes. My legislation specifically states that any President Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘Freedom is strive to make the most of their education and local government which receives money from never more than one generation away from develop a work ethic which will guide them for this new fund must report back to the federal extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the rest of their lives. government on how this money is being used, the bloodstream. It must be fought for, pro- I extend my deepest congratulations once and demonstrate job creation, retention, and tected, and handed on for them to do the again to Emma Ritter for winning the Arvada economic activity equal to the amount of funds same, or one day we will spend our sunset Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth received. years telling our children and our children’s award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the Financial institutions were deemed ‘‘too big children what it was once like in the United same dedication and character to all her future to fail.’’ Today, we should not overlook those States where men were free.’’ accomplishments. who are being treated as though they are too To ensure that the blessing of freedom is f small to help. passed from one generation to the next, the It’s time to serve the best interests of the members of the CYAC spent time interviewing INTRODUCTION OF THE RESTITU- American people. They lost their hard-earned a veteran and documenting the experience for TION FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT taxpayer dollars which were specifically in- the ‘‘Preserving History Project.’’ Today I’m ACT OF 2010 tended to be invested in their community for proud to submit the brief summaries provided vital services, and I urge my colleagues to join so the patriotic service of our dedicated vet- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO in this critical effort. erans and the thoughtful work of the CYAC OF CALIFORNIA [From the Wall Street Journal, Feb. 24, 2010] ON may be preserved for antiquity in the C - IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LEHMAN’S GHOST HAUNTS CALIFORNIA GRESSIONAL RECORD. A copy of each sub- (By John Carreyrou) mitted student summary follows. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 SAN MATEO, CALIF.—Little more than a To each member of the Congressional Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today year after the worst of the financial panic, Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making to announce the introduction of my legislation, Wall Street is bouncing back. But in this this year and this group a success. It is not a the Restitution for Local Government Act of county just south of San Francisco, pain coincidence that this congressional tribute 2010. This legislation will require the Depart- from the financial system’s near-collapse is celebrates two generations of service. Each of ment of the Treasury to assist public entities still felt every day. you is trusted with the precious gift of free- that lost taxpayer dollars when Lehman Broth- San Mateo, a scenic swath of peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco dom. ers declared bankruptcy in September of 2008 You are the voices of the future and I salute Bay, saw $155 million evaporate when Leh- . . . the single largest bankruptcy in the his- man Brothers went bankrupt in September you. God bless you and God bless America. tory of the United States. 2008. On top of deep budget cuts brought on The summary follows: More than 40 municipalities from around the by California’s fiscal crisis, the loss on Leh- In the interview I conducted, I conversed country lost close to $1.7 billion when Lehman man securities means San Mateo’s 735,000 with former Air Force Captain Wayne R. collapsed. residents are taking a hit. Thompson. He served the United States from In my Congressional District, San Mateo Public schools here have laid off dozens of 1960–1963 during the time when Cold War ten- County and its public institutions were severe teachers and delayed or canceled renova- sions were greatest. Stationed at NORAD in tions. Local community colleges are slashing Colorado Springs, he was in charge of emer- victims, and still are, of the Lehman Brothers classes and scrapping new facilities, even as gency power, and he also participated in dif- bankruptcy. enrollment surges because of the bad econ- ferent construction projects. At one point, San Mateo County is required by California omy. The county trimmed its commuter rail during the Cuban Missile Crisis, he slept for State law to hold operating funds, reserves service and shelved plans to build a new three days at the base because an attack and bond proceeds in an investment pool. women’s jail to alleviate overcrowding. seemed imminent. There were many false Their investment pool held funds for the coun- The biggest factor behind San Mateo’s alarms, and many times he did not know if ty and local cities, school districts, transit trouble is California’s spending cuts. But its he would make it. Luckily, for the United Lehman losses make a bad situation worse. States and him, no nuclear weapons were agencies and the community college district. The problem underscores the diverging for- fired, and Kennedy resolved the situation. They invested in the most highly-rated, con- tunes of Wall Street and Main Street and Thompson learned a lot from his stay in the servative Lehman securities. They were not helps explain the populist anger still sim- military as he said that the experience ‘playing the market’ or rolling the dice. They mering in many parts of the country. Last helped him build character and leadership. are victims of some of the worst abuses and week, Barclays PLC reported that its 2009

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The not consistent with what Congress intended most of America,’’ says Richard Gordon, a lost bond proceeds totaled nearly $8 million, for TARP funding.’’ member of the county’s board of supervisors. a debt local taxpayers will be paying off for In San Mateo, reverberations from the But in San Mateo County, he says, ‘‘It’s a the next 30 years. Lehman losses were on display on the cam- continuing story that continues to unfold.’’ Jean Holbrook, the county’s super- pus of Canada College, one of the county’s A report by Beacon Economics, commis- intendent of schools, says the Lehman losses three community colleges, earlier this sioned by the county, estimates that the came on the heels of deep funding cuts from month. Lehman losses reduced local government the state that had already cost the jobs of 91 Students held a two-day teach-in to pro- spending, especially on construction of the school’s 681 employees, including 21 test faculty layoffs, course cancellations and projects, by $148 million over two years. The teachers. In the ensuing year, 60 more school fees that jumped 30% this year. consulting firm says this resulted in 1,648 employees would have to be let go, resulting Lilliam Castellanos, a 35-year-old student jobs lost or not created. County unemploy- in larger class sizes and fewer elective majoring in Latin America studies to be- ment now hovers around 9%, double what it courses. come an interpreter, said she could no longer was 18 months ago. San Mateo’s board of supervisors ordered afford textbooks because the funding for a Dozens of cities and counties around the an independent review of the way the county program that handed out book vouchers to country, from Sarasota, Fla., to Boulder, investment fund was run, but found no Hispanic students had been cut sharply. Colo., lost a total of $1.7 billion when Leh- wrongdoing. In keeping with rules California Other students complained about long wait man went under, because they held Lehman passed in the mid–1990s (following Orange lists to get into courses and a reduction in bonds or other securities. The two worst hit County’s disastrous experiment with deriva- the number of counselors. states are Florida and California. Florida tives), San Mateo’s treasurer had invested in Mr. Galatolo, the chancellor, says the col- public agencies lost a total of more than $400 highly rated securities and put no more than leges’ $25 million Lehman loss compounded million, mostly from a state investment 10% of the fund in any single issuer. funding cuts made by the state, forcing him pool. California municipalities lost a total of With Lehman bonds trading at pennies on to slash the colleges’ annual budget by one- $250 million across some 28 cities and coun- the dollar, county officials held little hope of fifth, to $100 million from $125 million. ties. recovering their investment through bank- Of the $25 million loss, $20 million had been San Mateo County’s loss was the biggest of ruptcy proceedings. So they opted for a two- earmarked for new buildings and classrooms any municipality. Under state rules, the pronged strategy: They sued former Lehman that he says now won’t be built. The remain- county government, city governments and Brothers executives for fraud, and they lob- ing $5 million came directly out of the col- area school districts hold their operating bied their state congressional representa- leges’ operating fund. funds, reserves and bond proceeds together in tives to insert language in TARP legislation Mr. Galatolo says he’s angered by the re- an investment pool that lost about 6% of its that would let municipalities tap the federal turn of multimillion-dollar bonuses on Wall value when Lehman went under. rescue program. Street ‘‘while we can’t make ends meet for Though such language was included in the The investment pool owned highly rated our students.’’ As for Mr. Geithner, he says, final bill, bailing out municipalities was low Lehman bonds and notes, which currently ‘‘He had the ability to help us, and he chose on the list of the federal government’s prior- trade around 20 cents on the dollar. Any re- not to.’’ ities in late 2008 as the financial system flirt- On the other side of the peninsula, in the covery from the bankruptcy process will ed with collapse. wind-swept, rural community of Half Moon take at least another year. A recovery of 20 To rally support and keep the issue alive in Bay, Robert Gaskill, superintendent of the cents on the dollar would leave the pool with Washington, Ms. McMillan, the deputy coun- Cabrillo Unified School District, says his dis- a loss of roughly $125 million. ty manager, began reaching out to other trict’s share of the Lehman loss was $1.4 mil- Much of the anger in San Mateo is directed counties and cities ensnared in the Lehman at the Obama administration and, specifi- lion, out of an annual budget of $28 million. bankruptcy. Mr. Gaskill says he had to lay off five cally, at Timothy Geithner, the Treasury In May 2009, as financial institutions began teachers and projects that 20 more will be let secretary. Mr. Geithner has declined to use to stabilize and the specter of a depression go in the 2010–11 school year, out of 177, be- funds from the government’s Troubled Asset subsided, the House Committee on Financial cause of state funding cuts. The district is Relief Program, or TARP, to bail out mu- Services agreed to hold a hearing on the also paring back summer school. nicipalities. matter. Michael Bachicha, former director of the ‘‘There’s too big to fail, and we’re too In their testimony before the committee, schools’ special programs, sat through the small for them to care,’’ says Mary McMil- Democratic Reps. Anna Eshoo and Jackie school-board meeting at which his job was lan, the county’s deputy manager. Speier, whose districts span parts of San eliminated in April 2009. Because he had ten- Before Wall Street’s crash in late 2008, San Mateo County, argued that the $1.7 billion ure, Mr. Bachicha was able to land another Mateo County was on track to balance its municipalities were asking for amounted to job teaching at the district’s ‘‘continuation’’ $1.7 billion annual budget within five years. just one-quarter of 1% of TARP funds and high school for students who are falling be- California’s cutbacks and the Lehman col- paled in comparison with the hundreds of bil- hind. But his salary dropped from $105,000 to lapse torpedoed that. lions of dollars the Treasury Department had The county government lost $37 million $72,000. Around the same time, his wife lost provided to banks. her job as a kindergarten teacher at a local when Lehman Brothers went under. That’s Ron Galatolo, chancellor of San Mateo’s on top of a $100 million deficit due in part to private school. community colleges, told the assembled con- Mr. Gaskill, the district superintendent, state cutbacks. San Mateo County has lim- gressmen that he felt it was ‘‘highly inequi- says the teaching job that Mr. Bachicha took ited power to increase taxes: Boosting sales table to use TARP funding to shore up banks bumped someone else less senior off the pay- taxes requires two-thirds voter approval, and and to bail out failing corporations but fail roll, resulting in one of the five teacher lay- two efforts have failed in recent years. to protect agencies’ taxpayer dollars, such as offs. The schools were hit hard, too. In one typ- ours.’’ Ms. McMillan, the deputy county manager, ical case, Lehman-related losses at the Se- After the hearing, Rep. Eshoo sought a hasn’t given up on getting the Lehman quoia Union High School district, one of 25 meeting with Mr. Geithner, but says the money back. She holds conference calls in the county, totaled $6.2 million, an Treasury secretary didn’t respond to her let- every two weeks with officials from other af- amount equivalent to 7% of the district’s an- ters and phone calls for months. fected counties and cities to plot strategy. nual budget. Meanwhile, the state cut its Rep. Eshoo finally met with him on Oct. On last week’s call, 35 people dialed in from funding to the Sequoia district this school 28, followed by a second meeting on Dec. 2. across the country. year by $1.9 million and is cutting it again She says Mr. Geithner told her that TARP In the meantime, the county is gearing up next school year by another $3.4 million. was intended only for financial institutions to dismiss hundreds of employees this spring, San Mateo ranks among California’s most and that rescuing municipalities would open the first time it has had to resort to mass diverse counties. Home to software giant Or- a Pandora’s box of claims from other inves- layoffs, according to Mr. Gordon, the mem- acle Corp. and biotechnology pioneer tors. ber of the board of supervisors. Genentech, it encompasses both wealthy en- Rep. Eshoo invoked the passage inserted a claves and working-class, immigrant cities year earlier in the TARP bill, which refers to f such as Daly City and East Palo Alto that ‘‘the need to ensure stability for U.S. public DULCE VEGA SALINAS depend heavily on county services. In East instrumentalities, such as counties and cit- Palo Alto, unemployment is 20%. ies, that may have suffered significant in- When Lehman Brothers filed for bank- creased costs or losses in the current market HON. ED PERLMUTTER ruptcy-court protection on Sept. 15, 2008, the turmoil.’’ OF COLORADO news was met with a mix of panic and dis- She says Mr. Geithner said the passage fell IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES belief by local officials. The county’s schools short of mandating use of TARP funds to Tuesday, April 27, 2010 took the worst hit, losing $38 million over- bail out municipalities. night. Two county school districts, the Se- While declining to comment on the meet- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise quoia district and the Menlo Park City Ele- ings, a Treasury spokeswoman says: ‘‘There today to recognize and applaud Dulce Vega

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It must be fought for, pro- Salinas is exemplary of the type of achieve- tected, and handed on for them to do the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment that can be attained with hard work and same, or one day we will spend our sunset perseverance. It is essential students at all Tuesday, April 27, 2010 years telling our children and our children’s levels strive to make the most of their edu- Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great children what it was once like in the United cation and develop a work ethic which will pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- States where men were free.’’ guide them for the rest of their lives. standing young man from Ohio’s Fifth Con- To ensure that the blessing of freedom is gressional District. I am happy to announce passed from one generation to the next, the I extend my deepest congratulations once that Joel Boose of Norwalk, Ohio has been of- members of the CYAC spent time interviewing again to Dulce Vega Salinas for winning the fered an appointment to attend the United a veteran and documenting the experience for Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for States Military Academy at West Point, New the ‘‘Preserving History Project.’’ Today I’m Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit York. proud to submit the brief summaries provided the same dedication and character to all her Joel’s offer of appointment poises him to at- so the patriotic service of our dedicated vet- future accomplishments. tend the United States Military Academy this erans and the thoughtful work of the CYAC fall with the incoming cadet Class of 2014. At- may be preserved for antiquity in the CON- f tending one of our Nation’s military academies GRESSIONAL RECORD. A copy of each sub- is an invaluable experience that offers a world- mitted student summary follows. IN HONOR OF THOMAS P. FOTE class education while placing demands on To each member of the Congressional those who undertake one of the most chal- Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making lenging and rewarding experiences of their this year and this group a success. It is not a HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. lives. coincidence that this congressional tribute celebrates two generations of service. Each of OF NEW JERSEY Joel brings an enormous amount of leadership, service, and dedication to the incoming you is trusted with the precious gift of free- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Class of 2014. While attending St. Paul High dom. You are the voices of the future and I salute Tuesday, April 27, 2010 School in Norwalk, Ohio, Joel attained a grade point average that placed him in the top ten you. God bless you and God bless America. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today percent of his graduating class. Joel was in- The summary follows: Captain Lawrence Nunn, USA (born March to honor Thomas P. Fote and congratulate ducted into the National Honor Society, participated in the Teens Leadership Corps, and 1979) is currently serving in the United him upon receiving the New Jersey Gov- States Army. Captain Nunn is a 2001 grad- ernor’s and New Jersey Jefferson’s Environ- was active in the Student Council. uate of the United States Military Academy. mental Stewardship award. This award recog- Throughout high school, Joel was a member He served two tours in the Second Gulf War of the football, track, and swimming teams. nizes outstanding volunteers who pioneer and in Iraq. He is the recipient of two Bronze Joel utilized his leadership skills by being cap- Star Medals for his exceptional bravery in promote energy conservation and environ- tain of the football team and vice-president of each of his tours. He also received the Global mental action. Mr. Fote’s years of selfless the Key Club. In addition, Joel was awarded War on Terrorism Ribbon and many other work to improve New Jersey’s environment an academic letter each year and was recog- medals and accolades. Captain Nunn is mar- make him a highly deserving recipient of this nized as a McScholar Athlete. I am confident ried to Olivia Nunn who is also a Captain in honor. the U.S. Army. Captain Nunn was born and that Joel will carry the lessons of his student raised in Canton, Michigan. Mr. Fote serves as Legislative Chair of Jer- leadership to West Point. I learned from my interview with Captain sey Coast Anglers Association where he has Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Nunn that the highest form of service to our built a coalition to stop the Port Authority of me in congratulating Joel Boose on the ac- country is exemplified in soldiers like Cap- tain Nunn. This level of service to our coun- New York and New Jersey from ocean dump- ceptance of his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Our try requires exceptional courage, dedication, ing. Because of his efforts residents of New service academies offer the finest military commitment and above all unrelenting per- Jersey benefit from improved ocean water and training and education available. I am positive severance to and for our country.—Nathan Lee a safer, cleaner coastal environment. Mr. Fote that Joel will excel during his career at West also serves on the Policy Board of the Bar- Point and I ask my colleagues to join me in f negat Bay Estuary Program. Under his leader- extending their best wishes to him as he be- DRAZEN FILLIP DOSLO ship, the Barnegat Bay’s water quality has im- gins his service to the Nation. proved while the program’s administrative f HON. ED PERLMUTTER costs have remained low. As an unpaid volun- THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH AD- OF COLORADO teer, Mr. Fote selflessly donates much of his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time to these critical environmental efforts. Mr. VISORY COUNCIL: A LEGACY OF SERVICE Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Fote is also a retired Army captain who bravely served our country in Vietnam. His lifetime Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise of service to New Jersey and our nation is an HON. SAM JOHNSON today to recognize and applaud Drazen Fillip Doslo who has received the Arvada Wheat example to us all. OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. The Governor’s Volunteer Awards are being Drazen Fillip Doslo is a 12th grader at Arvada Tuesday, April 27, 2010 presented for the first time this year in a new School and received this award because his partnership with the New Jersey Jefferson Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam determination and hard work have allowed him Awards. Mr. Fote’s volunteer work is espe- Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me to overcome adversities. cially deserving of an inaugural award from in congratulating the 2009–2010 Congres- The dedication demonstrated by Drazen Fil- these two long standing and highly respected sional Youth Advisory Council. This year 45 lip Doslo is exemplary of the type of achieve- volunteer recognition efforts. students from public, private, and home ment that can be attained with hard work and schools in grades 9 through 12 made their perseverance. It is essential students at all Madam Speaker, it is my hope that this voices heard and made a difference in their levels strive to make the most of their edu- body will join me in honoring Thomas P. Fote communities, their country and their Congress. cation and develop a work ethic which will for his exceptional service and congratulate These students volunteered their time, effort, guide them for the rest of their lives. him upon receiving the New Jersey Gov- and talent to inform me about the important I extend my deepest congratulations once ernor’s Environmental Stewardship award. issues facing their generation. As young lead- again to Drazen Fillip Doslo for winning the

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It was Madam Speaker, Gary devoted 30 years of during this time that Father Bryce became HONORING SHERIFF GARY his life enforcing the law and protecting the more active in the larger efforts of the Diocese MADDOX ON HIS RETIREMENT citizens of Schoolcraft County. His career as of Pittsburgh. In 1970, he became the found- sheriff and his commitment to his community ing director of the Office for Pro-Life Activities HON. BART STUPAK should be commended. I ask Madam Speaker, and 2 years later took the same position in the OF MICHIGAN that you and the entire U.S. House of Rep- Office for Justice and Peace. This commitment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives, join me in recognizing Sheriff to needs of the living Church community in an Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Gary Maddox for his courage, his dedication, evermore complex society eventually propelled Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- and his years of service on his retirement from Father Bryce here to Washington, DC as the ognize Schoolcraft County Sheriff Gary Mad- the Schoolcraft County Sheriff’s Department. Pro-Life Activities Secretary for the U.S. Con- dox of Manistique, Michigan on his retirement f ference of Catholic Bishops, a position which after 30 years of dedicated law enforcement he held for 10 years. DOMINIC DRUMRIGHT service. Sheriff Maddox’s commitment to the In 1988, he returned to his hometown to citizens of Schoolcraft County reflects the en- HON. ED PERLMUTTER lead St. Bede Parish in Pittsburgh’s Point thusiasm and work ethic that embody the spirit Breeze neighborhood, where he has served OF COLORADO of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. as pastor for over 20 years. Beyond his dedi- Gary has remained close to his roots IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cated ministry to the faith and educational life throughout his career in law enforcement. He Tuesday, April 27, 2010 was named Schoolcraft County Deputy Sheriff of the St. Bede parish, Father Bryce continued on February 22, 1979 and went on to be ap- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise to play important roles in the larger Pittsburgh pointed Schoolcraft County Sheriff on January today to recognize and applaud Dominic Catholic community as dean of the Central 1, 1986. Over the years he was reelected by Drumright who has received the Arvada Deanery, consultor in the College of the people of Schoolcraft County five times Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Consultors, and a member of the priest coun- before retiring at the end of 2009. award. Dominic Drumright is a 7th grader at cil. Continuing on as administrator of St. Bede Under his leadership, Schoolcraft County Drake Middle School and received this award past his retirement age, he provides the parish has implemented many important public safety because his determination and hard work with continuity and an ever-present model for programs. Gary launched the first D.A.R.E. have allowed him to overcome adversities. faithful ministry. program to provide area youth with skills to The dedication demonstrated by Dominic Father Bryce credits the priests that he avoid involvement with drugs. He also coordi- Drumright is exemplary of the type of achieve- knew growing up in St. Bernard Parish as pro- nated the county’s first taser program, estab- ment that can be attained with hard work and viding the inspiration for his vocation of lished the county’s 911 service, developed perseverance. It is essential students at all priestly ministry. I have no doubt that he him- training programs for corrections officers and levels strive to make the most of their edu- self has provided similar inspiration to genera- led an incident command school for law en- cation and develop a work ethic which will tions of St. Bede parishioners and members of forcement officers. As sheriff, Gary coordi- guide them for the rest of their lives. the Catholic community in Pittsburgh. nated and managed countless search and res- I extend my deepest congratulations once cue operations effectively and with again to Dominic Drumright for winning the Ar- I want to congratulate Father Bryce for his composure. Over the years he has dem- vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for 50 years of dedicated service to the Church onstrated both professionalism and concern Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit and the Pittsburgh community and I wish him while working to consistently improve public the same dedication and character to all his many more years at St. Bede. safety in the community. future accomplishments. Gary has never been one to rest on his lau- f f rels; he has always taken advantage of opportunities to improve his training and expertise. FATHER EDWARD BRYCE DIANA ROMERO He has participated in the National Drug Court Institute Adult Drug Court Planning Initiative HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE Training Program, completed Emergency Med- OF PENNSYLVANIA HON. ED PERLMUTTER ical Technician-Ambulance Training and Level IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF COLORADO II Law Enforcement Training for the Federal Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Forest Service, among others. He has also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helped to inspire and educate others looking Mr. DOYLE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday, April 27, 2010 to enter the field of law enforcement serving honor a Pittsburgh resident and a constituent for 21 years as an executive board member of mine, Father Edward Bryce. Father Bryce is Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise and instructor of Northern Michigan Univer- celebrating the Golden Jubilee of his priestly today to recognize and applaud Diana Romero sity’s Law Enforcement Training Consortium. ordination after 50 years of ministry to the who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge As sheriff, Gary has demonstrated a com- Pittsburgh community. Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Diana mitment to his profession serving as a District Born in Pittsburgh, Father Bryce attended Romero is a 12th grader at Jefferson High I Upper Peninsula representative to the Michi- North Catholic High School and St. Charles School and received this award because her gan Sheriffs’ Association. He also served as Seminary in Philadelphia. He continued his determination and hard work have allowed her President of the Upper Peninsula Law En- studies at the North American College in to overcome adversities. forcement Association in past years. Outside Rome, eventually earning a licentiate in sa- The dedication demonstrated by Diana Ro- of law enforcement Gary has made community cred theology from the Pontifical Gregorian mero is exemplary of the type of achievement service a priority in his life. He has volun- University there. Father Bryce was ordained a that can be attained with hard work and perse- teered time working with the Veterans of For- priest on March 25th, 1960 and began his verance. It is essential students at all levels eign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Voice of Democ- ministry as a parochial vicar at Immaculate strive to make the most of their education and racy Broadcast Scriptwriting Program and Conception Parish in Washington, Pennsyl- develop a work ethic which will guide them for served as chairman of the local C.B.C. radio vania. This first assignment was the beginning the rest of their lives. telethon to raise funds for the American Can- of a vocation that would carry him throughout cer Society, Bay Cliffs Health Camp and the the Pittsburgh area in service to the needs of I extend my deepest congratulations once Easter Seals Society of Michigan. He also the Catholic community. again to Diana Romero for winning the Arvada serves on the Central Upper Peninsula Plan- In his 50 years as a priest, Father Bryce al- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth ning and Development Committee. ways seemed to find a way to minister to the award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the I know Gary well and over the years he has community through a variety of means, often same dedication and character to all her future been an honorable public servant and a good simultaneously. While teaching theology stu- accomplishments.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:48 Apr 28, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27AP8.011 E27APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E676 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 27, 2010 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MI- I extend my deepest congratulations once 16, 2010. Her two times were 39.51 and 39.58 CHAEL WATROL ON HIS OFFER again to Destiny Hinojos for winning the Ar- placing her 30th overall. OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for On behalf of South Carolina, I am proud to THE UNITED STATES NAVAL Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit recognize Lauren Cholewinski’s achievements ACADEMY the same dedication and character to all her as a professional and Olympic athlete. future accomplishments. HON. ROBERT E. LATTA f f OF OHIO COMMENDING SAMUEL A. STATEMENT HONORING THE LIFE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES KRAKOWER OF MRS. JODY LOWRY Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great HON. JOHN H. ADLER HON. BETTY SUTTON pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- OF NEW JERSEY standing young man from Ohio’s Fifth Con- OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressional District. I am happy to announce IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Michael Watrol of Rossford, Ohio has Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 been offered an appointment to attend the Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speak- Ms. SUTTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, er, I rise today to congratulate Cadet Samuel with a heavy heart to pay tribute to Jody Maryland. A. Krakower and his outstanding performance Michael’s offer of appointment poises him to Lowry, who passed away on December 25, in the Rancocas Valley Regional High School 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. I attend the United States Naval Academy this NJROTC unit. Mr. Krakower is a Naval fall with the incoming midshipmen Class of know Jody from her active role in the North- Science 3 cadet and a junior at Rancocas Val- east Ohio Community, and have personally 2014. Attending one of our Nation’s military ley Regional High School. academies is an invaluable experience that of- come to know her friendship and hospitality at Cadet Krakower has been a member of the her lovely home in Akron. fers a world-class education while placing de- NJROTC drill team for 2 years where he has mands on those who undertake one of the Jody was an avid volunteer, devoted daugh- earned the prestigious Blue and Gold drill ter, wife, and loving mother. most challenging and rewarding experiences cord. He has also represented his unit as a of their lives. Jody was also very active with local service member of the Uniform Inspection Team, and groups in Akron, Ohio. Michael brings an enormous amount of has participated in, and completed the Junior She knew that she could make a positive leadership, service, and dedication to the in- Officer Leadership Training Program. Cur- contribution in Akron while continuing to fight coming Class of 2014. While attending St. rently, Cadet Krakower holds the position of her cancer. Jody was determined to serve our Francis de Sales High School in Toledo, Ohio, Public Affairs Department Head and is an edi- community by giving to the people who need- Michael attained an impressive grade point av- tor of the unit’s newspaper. ed her help. erage. He received numerous academic Throughout his academic career, Cadet Whether it was at The Summit County Bat- awards. Krakower has performed in the top of his class tered Women’s Shelter, Children’s Hospital, or Throughout high school, Michael was a while remaining an integral and active partici- the St. Joseph Parenting Center, Jody com- member of the water polo, tennis, CYO bas- pant in his local community through the Boy mitted her time to helping people who could ketball and Belmont Swim teams. He received Scouts of America and as a volunteer with a not always help themselves. his varsity letter in tennis. Michael has been local food pantry. active in Young Marines of Toledo, Junior Cadet Krakower has received the American Her work for children’s rights continued as a State of America, Bethel Lutheran Church, Legion Medal for Scholastic Excellence and Guardian Ad Litem for the Summit County and has volunteered for numerous organiza- the NJROTC Community Service Ribbon, with CASA/GAL Program and was further proof of tions in the community. I am confident that Mi- 3 stars. He has been selected to attend the her devotion to others in need. chael will carry the lessons of his student Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Summer Perhaps her most avid cause was her work leadership to the Naval Academy. 2010 program for students for Science, Tech- at the Alzheimer’s Association, where she Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join nology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). He chaired the Annual Alzheimer’s Association me in congratulating Michael Watrol on the ac- will be recognized at the Rancocas Valley Gala last year. She became involved in the ceptance of his appointment to the United High School NJROTC Awards Banquet on Alzheimer’s Association as a result of her fa- States Naval Academy. Our service acad- May 26, 2010. ther, Jacob’s long time Alzheimer’s illness, emies offer the finest military training and edu- In recognition of this young man’s achieve- which took his life last summer. cation available. I am positive that Michael will ments, I ask that the House of Representa- Jody was a lifelong resident of Akron, was excel during his career at the Naval Academy tives and all Americans join me in congratu- a respected and beloved member of the great- and I ask my colleagues to join me in extend- lating this honorable young man on his er Akron Community, and her presence will be ing their best wishes to him as he begins his achievements. I have no doubt he will exhibit remembered by the entire area. Her legacy of service to the Nation. the same dedication and character to all his community, friendship, family and good work f future endeavors. will continue for many, many years however. The fact that her funeral at the Akron Jewish DESTINY HINOJOS f Center was overflowing with hundreds upon HONORING MISS LAUREN hundreds of her friends and family members is HON. ED PERLMUTTER CHOLEWINSKI a testament to her life long work. OF COLORADO Jody leaves behind not only those whom IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. she served, but also a loving family—her hus- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 OF SOUTH CAROLINA band Randy, her daughters Marisa and Mere- dith, her mother Elaine Apelbaum, her brother Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize and applaud Destiny Perry Apelbaum, as well as other many other Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Hinojos who has received the Arvada Wheat close family members and friends. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, it is with Jody will truly be missed. Destiny Hinojos is a 12th grader at Wheat great pride that I acknowledge the achieve- We will always remember Jody for her ever- Ridge High School and received this award ments of Miss Lauren Cholewinski. An accom- present smile, her commitment to her commu- because her determination and hard work plished young woman of 21 years of age, nity, and her dedication to her family. have allowed her to overcome adversities. Lauren Cholewinski honorably represented the On behalf of the people of Ohio’s 13th Dis- The dedication demonstrated by Destiny United States of America in her participation at trict, I want to express my deepest sympathies Hinojos is exemplary of the type of achieve- the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Her dis- to her Mother Elaine, her husband Randy and ment that can be attained with hard work and cipline and determination carried her from her her daughters, Marisa and Meredith. perseverance. It is essential students at all home in York County, South Carolina, where They have lost a great daughter, wife and levels strive to make the most of their edu- she attended Northwestern High School in mother who passed away much too soon and cation and develop a work ethic which will Rock Hill, to compete in the 500 Meter Wom- we have lost a true friend and committed guide them for the rest of their lives. en’s Speedskating competition on February member of our community.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:48 Apr 28, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27AP8.015 E27APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E677 COMMENDING THE WORK OF THE COMMEMORATING THE 40TH These students volunteered their time, effort, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO’S BLUE ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY and talent to inform me about the important RIBBON TASK FORCE ON ADULT issues facing their generation. As young lead- HEALTH COVERAGE EXPANSION SPEECH OF ers within their communities and their schools, HON. RON KIND these students boldly represent the promise OF WISCONSIN and the hope we all have for their very bright HON. JACKIE SPEIER future. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA President Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘Freedom is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, April 21, 2010 never more than one generation away from Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I rise today in extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in Tuesday, April 27, 2010 strong support of this resolution to honor one the bloodstream. It must be fought for, pro- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, the national of Wisconsin’s greatest Senators, the late tected, and handed on for them to do the healthcare reform bill passed by this Congress Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day. To- same, or one day we will spend our sunset was an historic achievement that will improve morrow, we will celebrate the 40th anniversary years telling our children and our children’s the lives of millions of Americans. This reform of this important day, and just as Senator Nel- children what it was once like in the United would not have been possible without the tire- son envisioned, people across the country will States where men were free.’’ less efforts and advocacy of so many individ- reflect on the importance of conservation and To ensure that the blessing of freedom is uals and organizations across the country, in- environmental stewardship. passed from one generation to the next, the cluding local governments whose own When Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day members of the CYAC spent tithe interviewing healthcare initiatives improved access to med- 40 years ago, environmental protection was a veteran and documenting the experience for ical care and advanced the cause of nation- an issue of little importance to most Ameri- the ‘‘Preserving History Project.’’ Today I’m wide reform. cans. Today, I know he would be proud to see proud to submit the brief summaries provided That is why I commend the County of San how far we’ve come. Thanks to his foresight so the patriotic service of our dedicated vet- Mateo’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Adult and leadership, environmental stewardship is erans and the thoughtful work of the CYAC Health Coverage Expansion. A broad-based one of the top issues in American politics and may be preserved for antiquity in the CON- coalition comprised of representatives from society. GRESSIONAL RECORD. A copy of each sub- healthcare providers, labor, chambers of com- Not only has the issue risen here in Wash- mitted student summary follows. merce, local governments, and community ad- ington, but now American citizens and busi- To each member of the Congressional vocacy groups, the Task Force achieved nesses large and small are doing their part to Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making meaningful gains in the quality and efficiency protect our environment and create the inno- this year and this group a success. It is not a of San Mateo County’s healthcare delivery vative industries of the future. Public and pri- coincidence that this congressional tribute system and expanded health coverage to vate investment in green technology and re- celebrates two generations of service. Each of more than 2,000 previously uninsured adults newable energy can reduce our dependence you is trusted with the precious gift of free- through the Access to Coverage for All pro- on foreign oil, re-invigorate our economy, and dom. You are the voices of the future and I salute gram. Originally funded in-part through a fed- create new jobs. In fact, the area I represent you. God bless you and God bless America. eral grant, this program has since become a in western Wisconsin has abundant natural re- The summary follows: mainstay of the effort to expand access to sources that could help the area become a Mr. Marcus Poe is a combat veteran of healthcare in the county. leader in clean energy innovation. As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of World War II. He was born in rural Okla- The work of this Task Force is an enduring Earth Day, it is important to realize that as homa. At the time of his enlistment, he was symbol of the compassion, commitment, dedi- married with two children (Mark and good stewards of the planet, we must work to cation and talent of the residents of San Marcia), and was attending Tulsa Business do our part to conserve energy, restore our Mateo County and the 12th Congressional College, majoring in secretary and account- environment and take care of this place we District, whom I am fortunate and honored to ing. He served for 22 months, from 1944 to call home. We can all do more to lower our represent. Madam Speaker, I commend the 1945. He was in the United States Air Force carbon footprints. Simple steps such as using and was a nose gunner on a B–24 fighter County of San Mateo’s Blue Ribbon Task energy-saving light bulbs, increasing the sus- plane. Beginning at the rank of private, he Force on Adult Health Coverage Expansion for tainability of our homes, carpooling with others eventually became a sergeant. He served in its leadership in helping to solve one of our in the neighborhood, and recycling our trash the 436th unit bomb group in the 15th Air nation’s most pressing issues, and for its cour- Force. He received basic training in multiple are all important ways we can lessen our en- age to think globally and to act locally. states, such as Oklahoma and Texas. After- ergy consumption and preserve our environ- wards, he was stationed in Cerignola, Italy, ment for future generations. f where he flew missions every third day. He Senator Nelson’s legacy is alive and well had confirmed hits and was never shot down. HONORING MARVIN AVERY today, especially in Wisconsin and I will con- He returned home on November 3, 1945, a few PALMORE CENTER FOR HOPE, tinue to carry it forward in Congress and I months after the atomic bombing of Naga- saki and Hiroshima that resulted in VJ Day. INC. FOR THEIR EXTRAOR- hope that people in western Wisconsin and across the country will remember it in the work He moved to Texas in 1970 to be with his son DINARY WORK IN THE COMMU- Marcus, and retired in July of 1987, having NITY they do and the way they lead their lives. To- never been unemployed for a day in his life. gether we ensure a safe, clean, and abundant He is now 89 years old, and still goes about natural world for our children. his daily lifestyle with ease.—Yu-Chun Lin HON. STEVE ISRAEL f f OF NEW YORK THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH AD- HONORING ADELANTE OF SUF- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VISORY COUNCIL: A LEGACY OF FOLK COUNTY INC. FOR THEIR Tuesday, April 27, 2010 SERVICE EXTRAORDINARY WORK IN THE COMMUNITY Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge a nonprofit organization that HON. SAM JOHNSON serves my district, Marvin Avery Palmore Cen- OF TEXAS HON. STEVE ISRAEL ter for Hope, Inc. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK Center for Hope has demonstrated an over- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whelming amount of commitment to serving Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Tuesday, April 27, 2010 the Long Island community. My constituents Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today rely on our nonprofits for the vital services in congratulating the 2009–2010 Congres- to acknowledge a nonprofit organization that they offer. These organizations’ continuous sional Youth Advisory Council. This year 45 serves my district, Adelante of Suffolk County acts of selfless efforts are admirable. students from public, private, and home Inc. I am proud to honor Marvin Avery Palmore schools in grades 9 through 12 made their Adelante has demonstrated an over- Center for Hope, Inc. for their extraordinary voices heard and made a difference in their whelming amount of commitment to serving work in the community. communities, their country and their Congress. the Long Island community. My constituents

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STEVE ISRAEL THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH AD- HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON OF NEW YORK VISORY COUNCIL: A LEGACY OF OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. SAM JOHNSON Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, to acknowledge a nonprofit organization that OF TEXAS unfortunately last night I was unable to cast serves my district, Huntington Enrichment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my votes on H.R. 4543, H. Res. 1103, and Center. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 H.R. 4861 and wish the RECORD to reflect my Huntington Enrichment Center has dem- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam intentions had I been able to vote. onstrated an overwhelming amount of commit- Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me Last night, I was meeting with constituents ment to serving the Long Island community. in congratulating the 2009–2010 Congres- of mine who represent various student organi- My constituents rely on our nonprofits for the sional Youth Advisory Council. This year 45 zations from the University of Illinois at Ur- vital services they offer. The continuous self- students from public, private, and home bana-Champaign and I was unable to arrive in less efforts of those involved with Huntington schools in grades 9 through 12 made their Washington, DC to cast my votes. Enrichment Center are admirable. voices heard and made a difference in their Had I been present on rollcall No. 221 on I am proud to honor Huntington Enrichment communities, their country and their Congress. suspending the rules and passing H.R. 4543, Center for their extraordinary work in the com- These students volunteered their time, effort, the Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building, I munity. and talent to inform me about the important would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ f issues facing their generation. As young lead- Had I been present on rollcall No. 222 on ers within their communities and their schools, suspending the rules and passing H. Res. IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF KYLE HALL ON HIS OFFER OF these students boldly represent the promise 1103, Celebrating the life of Sam Houston on and the hope we all have for their very bright the 217th anniversary of his birth, I would APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MA- future. have voted ‘‘aye.’’ President Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘Freedom is RINE ACADEMY Had I been present on rollcall No. 223 on never more than one generation away from suspending the rules and passing H.R. 4861, extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the Steve Goodman Post Office Building, I HON. ROBERT E. LATTA the bloodstream. It must be fought for, pro- would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ OF OHIO tected, and handed on for them to do the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s SAN RAMON’S FIRE CHIEF Tuesday, April 27, 2010 children what it was once like in the United Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great States where men were free.’’ HON. JERRY McNERNEY pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- To ensure that the blessing of freedom is OF CALIFORNIA standing young man from Ohio’s Fifth Con- passed from one generation to the next, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressional District. I am happy to announce members of the CYAC spent time interviewing that Kyle Hall of Greenwich, Ohio has been of- a veteran and documenting the experience for Tuesday, April 27, 2010 fered an appointment to attend the United the ‘‘Preserving History Project.’’ Today I’m Mr. MCNERNEY. Madam Speaker, I am States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings proud to submit the brief summaries provided honored to take this opportunity to commemo- Point, New York. so the patriotic service of our dedicated vet- rate the life of William Joseph Fereira. Bill Kyle’s offer of appointment poises him to at- erans and the thoughtful work of the CYAC Fereira was born in 1921 and grew up in San tend the United States Merchant Marine Acad- may be preserved for antiquity in the CON- Ramon, California when the city was inhabited emy this fall with the incoming midshipmen GRESSIONAL RECORD. A copy of each sub- by fewer than 100 people. His father was San Class of 2014. Attending one of our Nation’s mitted student summary follows. Ramon’s first postmaster, and his family military academies is an invaluable experience To each member of the Congressional owned a general store. Bill attended San that offers a world-class education while plac- Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making Ramon Grammar School and San Ramon Val- ing demands on those who undertake one of this year and this group a success. It is not a ley High School, and went on to join the U.S. the most challenging and rewarding experi- coincidence that this congressional tribute Navy. Bill served his country with honor in the ences of their lives. celebrates two generations of service. Each of South Pacific during World War II and was in- Kyle brings an enormous amount of leader- you is trusted with the precious gift of free- volved in the historic Doolittle Raid. After the ship, service, and dedication to the incoming dom. war, Bill returned to California and started a Class of 2014. While attending South Central You are the voices of the future and I salute family in nearby Danville. High School in Greenwich, Ohio, Kyle attained you. God bless you and God bless America. As the area grew, Bill and his neighbors re- an impressive grade point average. Kyle was The summary follows: alized that their community required greater inducted into the National Honor Society, ac- Arjinderpal Singh Sekhon: Serving the firefighting resources. With the help of Howard tive in the Student Council, was a class offi- Country, Representing a People Serving one’s country is undoubtedly one of the most Weidemann, a local rancher, Bill established cer, and achieved numerous academic hon- honorable duties of any citizen. Representing the San Ramon Fire Protection District and ors. one’s country in the face of great adversity became San Ramon’s first Fire Chief. Oper- Throughout high school, Kyle was a mem- and threatening challenges requires more ations were run out of his garage, where Bill ber of the football, basketball, and track than a sense of duty, however. It requires a was in charge of answering calls 24 hours a teams. He was co-captain of the football team sense of patriotism. Arjinderpal Singh day and maintaining a fire truck and jeep. and was a third year letterman in the sport. Sekhon, a Colonel in the United States Army Upon retiring after serving 15 years as Fire Kyle served the community of Greenwich by from 1984 to 2009, espoused that very attitude Chief, Bill stayed active by fixing up anything assisting with the Salvation Army. I am con- when he volunteered his medical physician services as a Pulmonary and Internal Medi- that needed repairing, expanding his aviation fident that Kyle will carry the lessons of his cine specialist. As the first follower of the memorabilia, and sharing his knowledge of student leadership to the Merchant Marine Sikh faith to become a battalion com- local lore with the community. Bill was crucial Academy. mander, Dr. Sekhon served primarily in Op- to the development of San Ramon as it grew Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join eration Desert Storm and Operation Endur- into the fine city it is today. We all mourn Bill’s me in congratulating Kyle Hall on the accepting Freedom. His experiences representing

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LATTA multicultural foundation of our great coun- and most endangered marine mammal spe- OF OHIO try, Dr. Sekhon’s story rings true to the cies. Only about 200 Vaquitas remain—down IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES basic principles of this nation: regardless of two-thirds from a decade ago. CEDO is help- race or religion, any citizen may dedicate his Tuesday, April 27, 2010 ing design a new type of net that will protect or her life to safeguarding the liberties of Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great the Vaquitas and works with fishermen so they our shared home.—Jaywin Singh Malhi pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- understand how they can ply their trade with- f standing young man from Ohio’s Fifth Con- out harming the few remaining Vaquitas. gressional District. I am happy to announce RECOGNITION FOR THE INTERCUL- The research and educational efforts of the that Jacob Brodman of Tiffin, Ohio, has been TURAL CENTER FOR THE STUDY Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts offered an appointment to attend the United OF DESERTS AND OCEANS and Oceans have substantially improved the States Military Academy at West Point, New biological health and the sustainability of the York. HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS Sea of Cortez. CEDO also understands the Jacob’s offer of appointment poises him to OF ARIZONA importance of collaboration with other entities. attend the United States Military Academy this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES More than forty funding and program partners fall with the incoming cadet Class of 2014. At- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 are part of the diverse CEDO network. tending one of our Nation’s military academies is an invaluable experience that offers a world- Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I rise CEDO is doing critical conservation work for all of us and we look forward to everything class education while placing demands on today to recognize the outstanding achieve- those who undertake one of the most chal- ments of the Intercultural Center for the Study that it will accomplish in the next 30 years. I commend the dedicated staff, board members lenging and rewarding experiences of their of Deserts and Oceans, also known as lives. CEDO—El Centro de Estudios de Desiertos y and volunteers whose dedication sustains this essential environmental organization. Jacob brings an enormous amount of lead- Oceános. ership, service, and dedication to the incoming On May 1 2010, CEDO celebrates 30 years f class of West Point cadets. While attending of exploring and helping to protect the crea- Calvert High School in Tiffin, Ohio, Jacob at- tures, habitats and cultures of the Sonoran PERSONAL EXPLANATION tained an impressive grade point average. Desert and the Sea of Cortez. Its educational Jacob was a member of the School’s Spanish and research facility is located on the Sea of Club and Quiz Bowl team, and he earned aca- Cortez in Puerto Penãsco, Sonora, Me´xico, HON. BART STUPAK demic letters throughout his high school ca- where students and visitors alike are exposed OF MICHIGAN reer. to its essential work to preserve this fragile IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Outside the classroom, Jacob was a mem- ecosystem. ber of the football, wrestling, and track teams. CEDO was envisioned in 1975 when Peggy Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Jacob utilized his leadership skills by partici- Turk Boyer, CEDO’s executive director, first Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, on Monday, pating in Calvert High School’s National Honor visited Puerto Penãsco with professors John April 26, 2010, I was absent for three votes for Society and Student Council. I am confident Hendrickson and Don Thomson of the Univer- medical reasons. I rise today to enter into the that Jacob will carry the lessons of his student sity of Arizona’s Ecology and Evolutionary Bi- leadership to West Point. RECORD how I would have voted had I been ology Department, as part of the University of Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join able to vote. Arizona’s marine biology program. me in congratulating Jacob Brodman on his CEDO opened its doors in 1980. Since House rollcall vote 221. I would have voted acceptance of appointment to the United then, thousands of people have participated in ‘‘yes.’’ States Military Academy. Our service acad- CEDO’s research, education and conservation House rollcall vote 222. I would have voted emies offer the finest military training and edu- programs. CEDO’s biological field station an- ‘‘yes.’’ cation available. I am positive that Jacob will nually provides hands-on marine studies to House rollcall vote 223. I would have voted excel during his career at West Point and I hundreds of university students and research- ‘‘yes.’’ ask my colleagues to join me in extending ers. CEDO also has expanded its outreach by their best wishes to him as he begins his serv- offering school field trips, eco adventures, f ice to the Nation. summer camps for young marine biologists f and community education programs. HONORING JACOB’S LIGHT FOUN- Gus, a 13 year old who spent time at DATION, INC. FOR THEIR EX- HONORING LONG ISLAND COALI- CEDO, spoke for many others who have en- TRAORDINARY WORK IN THE TION FOR THE HOMELESS FOR joyed the incredible opportunities that are COMMUNITY THEIR EXTRAORDINARY WORK available there. Gus wrote ‘‘in one small trip, IN THE COMMUNITY I experienced a colossal adventure. It’s not HON. STEVE ISRAEL every day that you get to do something as HON. STEVE ISRAEL OF NEW YORK magical as I was able to do, but luckily, CEDO OF NEW YORK is dedicated to bringing people closer to na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ture and all of its creatures. I have gained a Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 new determination to protect the beauty of Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today Puerto Penãsco and its unique environment. I to acknowledge a nonprofit organization that to acknowledge a nonprofit organization that believe that ordinary people, such as you and serves my district, Long Island Coalition for serves my district, Jacob’s Light Foundation. me, are the key to conserving the Sea of the Homeless. Cortez’s irreplaceable natural wonder. To- Jacob’s Light Foundation has demonstrated Coalition for the Homeless has dem- gether, we can save the Sea. Thank you an overwhelming amount of commitment to onstrated an overwhelming amount of commit- CEDO for your wonderful contributions to conserving the Long Island community. My con- ment to serving the Long Island community. servation.’’ stituents rely on our nonprofits for the vital My constituents rely on our nonprofits for the The CEDO vision is that all residents and services they offer. The continuous selfless ef- vital services they offer. The continuous self- visitors to the Northern Gulf understand, ap- forts of those involved with Jacob’s Light less efforts of those involved with the Coalition preciate and participate in sustainable activi- Foundation are admirable. are admirable. ties and actions that support a healthy, thriving I am proud to honor Jacob’s Light Founda- I am proud to honor the Long Island Coali- and productive ecosystem. CEDO seeks to tion, Inc. for their extraordinary work in the tion for the Homeless for their extraordinary learn about the region through research, share community. work in the community.

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During his service, he has HONORING LONG ISLAND LATINO Tuesday, April 27, 2010 worked with the House Foreign Affairs’ Sub- TEACHERS ASSOCIATION FOR committee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam THEIR EXTRAORDINARY WORK Environment, which I chair, to bring greater at- Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me IN THE COMMUNITY tention to the issue of Unexploded Ordnance in congratulating the 2009–2010 Congres- in Laos. sional Youth Advisory Council. This year 45 Because of him, I was able to visit Laos on students from public, private, and home HON. STEVE ISRAEL OF NEW YORK two occasions and gain a firsthand under- schools in grades 9 through 12 made their standing of the catastrophic and lasting effects IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voices heard and made a difference in their of U.S. Air Force bombing operations in Laos communities, their country and their Congress. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 during the Vietnam War. To this very day, These students volunteered their time, effort, Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today these deadly, unexploded ordnances continue and talent to inform me about the important to acknowledge a nonprofit organization that to claim the lives of a people who are not and issues facing their generation. As young lead- serves my district, Long Island Latino Teach- never were at war with us, and unless we rec- ers within their communities and their schools, ers Association. tify this now, the loss of life will go on and on, these students boldly represent the promise LILTA has demonstrated an overwhelming tomorrow, the next day, and every day there- and the hope we all have for their very bright amount of commitment to serving the Long Is- after. I thank Ambassador Philakone for his future. land community. My constituents rely on our leadership on this issue. President Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘Freedom is nonprofits for the vital services they offer. The Before Ambassador Philakone accepted his never more than one generation away from continuous selfless efforts of those involved assignment to come to the U.S. in February extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in with LILTA are admirable. 2007, he devoted six years as Ambassador of the bloodstream. It must be fought for, pro- I am proud to honor Long Island Latino the Lao PDR to the Republic of the Phil- tected, and handed on for them to do the Teachers Association for their extraordinary ippines. From 1996–1999, he was the Deputy same, or one day we will spend our sunset work in the community. Governor of the Lao Central Bank. Prior to years telling our children and our children’s f that position, he served as President of a joint children what it was once like in the United venture commercial bank in the Lao PDR. States where men were free.’’ CONGRATULATING THE LINCOLN Ambassador Philakone has held other dis- To ensure that the blessing of freedom is UNIVERSITY TRACK AND FIELD tinguished banking posts, including Managing passed from one generation to the next, the TEAM Director of a state commercial bank and Direc- members of the CYAC spent time interviewing tor of Administration of the Lao Development a veteran and documenting the experience for HON. IKE SKELTON Bank. Additionally, from 1976–1989, he was the ‘‘Preserving History Project.’’ Today I’m OF MISSOURI the Director of Research of the Bank of the proud to submit the brief summaries provided IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lao PDR. so the patriotic service of our dedicated vet- In addition to his extensive practical experi- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 erans and the thoughtful work of the CYAC ence, Ambassador Philakone has academic may be preserved for antiquity in the CON- Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me training in policy and diplomatic matters. He GRESSIONAL RECORD. A copy of each sub- take this means to congratulate the men and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Ad- mitted student summary follows. women of the Lincoln University Track and ministration from Institut Royal de Droit et To each member of the Congressional Field team for their outstanding performance d’Administration in Laos and an advanced de- Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making at this year’s NCAA Division II Indoor Track gree from Institut International d’Administration this year and this group a success. It is not a and Field Championships. Publique (IIAP) in France. He is fluent in coincidence that this congressional tribute The women’s team finished the season by English, French, and Thai. celebrates two generations of service. Each of bringing home their second national title in as Ambassador Philakone and his wife, Mrs. you is trusted with the precious gift of free- many years and the Blue Tigers’ tenth overall Somchit Philakone, have three children, and I dom. national championship. This accomplishment extend to them my highest regards and best You are the voices of the future and I salute is even more impressive given the strong per- wishes. you. God bless you and God bless America. formance by the men’s Track and Field team. f The summary follows: Led by junior Kimour Bruce, himself a national I interviewed retired Captain John Michael champion in the 60-meter dash, the men’s IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF Hayes, a former Air Force pilot during the SEAN MURRAY ON HIS OFFER OF Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972. Mr. Hayes is team finished in fourth place. Madam Speaker, I wish to extend my con- APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE an exceptional veteran who was a vital con- UNITED STATES AIR FORCE tributor during our war efforts. He flew 166 gratulations to the student-athletes of the Lin- successful combat missions and gained over coln University Track and Field team for these ACADEMY 24,000 flying hours in the military and in remarkable achievements. commercial flight. In Vietnam he was given f HON. ROBERT E. LATTA a rare opportunity to wear the mantle of OF OHIO senior-officer-hood while being a junior offi- COMMENDING HIS EXCELLENCY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cer. He taught and trained many men in the PHIANE PHILAKONE, AMBAS- delicate art of flight while being stationed SADOR OF THE LAO PEOPLE’S Tuesday, April 27, 2010 near northern Vietnam and the brunt of the DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC warfare. Not only was Mr. Hayes an out- Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great standing military officer, he also is an in- pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- credible asset to our community. As Vet- HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA standing young man from Ohio’s Fifth Con- erans Affairs/Military Liaison he deals with OF AMERICAN SAMOA gressional District. I am happy to announce numerous cases daily spanning from post- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Sean Murray of Defiance, Ohio has been war medal bestowment, to veterans/widows offered an appointment to attend the United benefits, to youth involvement with our re- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 States Air Force Academy at Colorado tired servicemen. Mr. Hayes also conducts Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I Springs, Colorado. veterans interviews to keep the stories of WWII veterans and others alive. Mr. Hayes rise today to commend the distinguished serv- Sean’s offer of appointment poises him to further solidified my yearning to make a dif- ice of His Excellency Phiane Philakone, the attend the United States Air Force Academy ference in America by joining the armed Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic this fall with the incoming cadet Class of 2014. forces. His unique take on leadership and pa- Republic (PDR) to the United States. Ambas- Attending one of our Nation’s military acad- triotism opened my eyes to new possibilities sador Philakone will soon be returning to Laos emies is an invaluable experience that offers

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As young lead- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 grade point average that placed him first in his ers within their communities and their schools, Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I graduating class. Sean was inducted into the these students boldly represent the promise would like to recognize and commend the Ben National Honor Society and also received the and the hope we all have for their very bright Davis High School Lady Giants for winning the Scholar-Athlete Award, Academic Achieve- future. ment Award, Eagles Excellence Award, Aca- 2010 Indiana State High School Athletic Asso- demic All-League, Academic All-Ohio, and President Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘Freedom is ciation Girls Basketball Championship. was named to the Principal’s List. never more than one generation away from Ben Davis High School is a 3-year high Throughout high school, Sean was a mem- extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in school in the Metropolitan School District of ber of the football and track teams, serving as the bloodstream. It must be fought for, pro- Wayne Township, located in the 7th Congres- captain of the football team his senior year. tected, and handed on for them to do the sional District of Indiana. Sean received his varsity letter in both sports same, or one day we will spend our sunset Since 1892, the school has provided Indian- and holds the school record for the 4x800 years telling our children and our children’s apolis students with nationally recognized aca- meter relay. Sean also served as National children what it was once like in the United demic and athletic programs. The high school Honor Society vice president and Student States where men were free.’’ is known for its debate and journalism activities, and it continues to expand on the artistic Council vice president, in addition to being ac- To ensure that the blessing of freedom is tive in the D.A.R.E. middle school role model programs offered to its students. passed from one generation to the next, the The Lady Giants are an example of the suc- program. He also volunteers within the com- members of the CYAC spent time interviewing cess and pride that young people can achieve munity for various organizations. I am con- a veteran and documenting the experience for through receiving a well-rounded education. fident that Sean will carry the lessons of his the ‘‘Preserving History Project.’’ Today I’m In the Championship game, the Lady Giants student leadership to the Air Force Academy. proud to submit the brief summaries provided defeated the Merrillville High School Lady Pi- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join so the patriotic service of our dedicated vet- rates with a final score of 99 to 52. Not only me in congratulating Sean Murray on the ac- erans and the thoughtful work of the CYAC was this the Lady Giants’ second straight ceptance of his appointment to the United may be preserved for antiquity in the CON- championship win, but the team also set a States Air Force Academy. Our service acad- GRESSIONAL RECORD. A copy of each sub- new state record for making it their 58th con- emies offer the finest military training and edu- mitted student summary follows. secutive victory. cation available. I am positive that Sean will I encourage all of my colleagues to join me excel during his career at the Air Force Acad- To each member of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making in praising these extraordinary young women emy and I ask my colleagues to join me in ex- for their hard work and perseverance, and I this year and this group a success. It is not a tending their best wishes to him as he begins encourage them to continue to develop and coincidence that this congressional tribute his service to the Nation. serve as an example for all students across celebrates two generations of service. Each of f the United States. you is trusted with the precious gill of freedom. HONORING LONG ISLAND IMMI- f GRATION ALLIANCE FOR THEIR You are the voices of the future and I salute you. God bless you and God bless America. TRIBUTE TO UNIVERSITY OF CEN- EXTRAORDINARY WORK IN THE TRAL MISSOURI PRESIDENT COMMUNITY The summary follows: AARON PODOLEFSKY Charlie O’Reilly was inducted into the HON. STEVE ISRAEL United States Army in Kansas City and com- HON. IKE SKELTON OF NEW YORK pleted Basic Army Training at Camp OF MISSOURI Chaffee, Arkansas. Charlie received badges IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for hours shooting proficiency. After com- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 pleting his training at Camp Chaffee, Charlie Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today was ordered to report for duty at Andrews Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, I wish to to acknowledge a nonprofit organization that Air Force Base, Washington D.C. He was as- extend my congratulations and best wishes to signed to the 601st AAA Battalion. Their serves my district, Long Island Immigration Al- Dr. Aaron Podolefsky as he prepares to end mission was the defense of the Washington, liance. D.C. area. In addition to his normal duties, his tenure as president of the University of Long Island Immigration Alliance has dem- Charlie was required to serve periodically in Central Missouri, UCM, in Warrensburg, MO. onstrated an overwhelming amount of commit- the control center where he would plot the After 5 years of dedicated service to the Uni- ment to serving the Long Island community. position of aircraft around the military Dis- versity, Dr. Podolefsky will become the presi- My constituents rely on our nonprofits for the trict of Washington. Charlie entered the dent of Buffalo State College in Buffalo, New vital services they offer. The continuous self- Army as a Buck Private (E1) and when trans- York. less efforts of those involved with the Long Is- ferred from active duty to the army reserves After a distinguished record of academic ac- land Immigration Alliance are admirable. he held the rank of an E4 (SP3/CPL). He com- complishment as a scholar at San Jose State I am proud to honor Long Island Immigra- pleted his active duty service and was trans- University in California and the State Univer- ferred to Fort George G. Meade, Maryland sity of New York at Stony Brook, Dr. tion Alliance for their extraordinary work in the where he was released from active duty and community. transferred to the United States Army Re- Podolefsky pursued a career as an educator f serve where he served for an additional six and academic administrator, showing a com- years before receiving his Honorable Dis- mitment to public universities and the develop- THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH AD- charge. Through my interview I learned of ment of young minds across the country. VISORY COUNCIL: A LEGACY OF my grandfather’s times and memories as a During his tenure as President of UCM, Dr. SERVICE ‘‘troop.’’ I learned that there is always hope Podolefsky presided over a period of great for better days; that believing in yourself is change. With the adoption of a new name for HON. SAM JOHNSON a quality you must develop and once pursued the University, he brought together students, should truly be cherished. Hope, faith, endur- OF TEXAS educators, community partners, and civic lead- ance, and happiness are key necessities for ers to develop and implement a new vision for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not only doing well in the military but sur- UCM. He expanded opportunities for students Tuesday, April 27, 2010 viving our society today. My grandfather learned many great lessons in the Army and and enhanced economic development in the Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam over-all experienced a life-changing experi- region by reorganizing the academic depart- Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me ence that he will value forever.—Tara ments and developing partnerships with na- in congratulating the 2009–2010 Congres- O’Reilly tional and international institutions.

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Madam Tuesday, April 27, 2010 University. Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today Madam Speaker, I wish Dr. Podolefsky the in congratulating the 2009–2010 Congres- to acknowledge a nonprofit organization that best of luck in his future career at Buffalo sional Youth Advisory Council. This year 45 serves my district, Nassau Suffolk Law Serv- State College and thank him for his dedication students from public, private, and home ices. to the University of Central Missouri. Together schools in grades 9 through 12 made their Nassau Suffolk Law Services has dem- with his wife Ronnie and sons, Noah and voices heard and made a difference in their onstrated an overwhelming amount of commit- Isaac, Dr. Podolefsky will be missed and his communities, their country and their Congress. ment to serving the Long Island community. mark on UCM will be felt for years to come. These students volunteered their time, effort, My constituents rely on our nonprofits for the and talent to inform me about the important vital services they offer. The continuous self- f issues facing their generation. As young lead- less efforts of those involved with Nassau Suf- ers within their communities and their schools, folk Law Services are admirable. IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF these students boldly represent the promise I am proud to honor Nassau Suffolk Law TODD KLEMAN ON HIS OFFER OF and the hope we all have for their very bright Services for their extraordinary work in the APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE future. community. UNITED STATES MERCHANT MA- President Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘Freedom is f RINE ACADEMY never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. ROBERT E. LATTA the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY OF OHIO same, or one day we will spend our sunset OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years telling our children and our children’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, April 27, 2010 children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.’’ Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great To ensure that the blessing of freedom is Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, on April pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- passed from one generation to the next, the standing young man from Ohio’s Fifth Con- 26, 2010, I was unavoidably detained and was members of the CYAC spent time interviewing unable to record my vote for rollcall No. 221– gressional District. I am happy to announce a veteran and documenting the experience for that Todd Kleman of Fort Jennings, Ohio has 223. Had I been present I would have voted: the ‘‘Preserving History Project.’’ Today I’m Rollcall No. 221: ‘‘Yes’’—Anthony J. Cortese been offered an appointment to attend the proud to submit the brief summaries provided Post Office Building. United States Merchant Marine Academy at so the patriotic service of our dedicated vet- Rollcall No. 222: ‘‘Yes’’—Celebrating the life Kings Point, New York. erans and the thoughtful work of the CYAC of Sam Houston on the 217th anniversary of Todd’s offer of appointment poises him to may be preserved for antiquity in the CON- his birth. attend the United States Merchant Marine GRESSIONAL RECORD. A copy of each sub- Rollcall No. 223: ‘‘Yes’’—Steve Goodman Academy this fall with the incoming mid- mitted student summary follows. Post Office Building. shipmen Class of 2014. Attending one of our To each member of the Congressional f Nation’s military academies is an invaluable Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making experience that offers a world-class education this year and this group a success. It is not a PERSONAL EXPLANATION while placing demands on those who under- coincidence that this congressional tribute take one of the most challenging and reward- celebrates two generations of service. Each of HON. XAVIER BECERRA ing experiences of their lives. you is trusted with the precious gift of free- OF CALIFORNIA Todd brings an enormous amount of leader- dom. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship, service, and dedication to the incoming You are the voices of the future and I salute Class of 2014. While attending Fort Jennings you. God bless you and God bless America. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 High School in Fort Jennings, Ohio, Todd at- The summary follows: Mr. BECERRA. Madam Speaker, yesterday tained an impressive grade point average. I interviewed Master Sergeant Darrell I was unavoidably detained and missed rollcall Todd was inducted into the National Honor Crews who retired from the Army with over 221, 222, and 223. If present, I would have twenty years of service and became a high Society, active in the Scholastic Bowl, and a voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 221, 222, and 223. member of the Envirothon Team. school Army JROTC instructor. Master Ser- geant Darrell Crews served in Infantry, f Throughout high school, Todd was a mem- Armor, and combat support during his career ber of the soccer and track teams, earning in the Army. He served in conflicts such as IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF varsity letters in both events. Todd was active Vietnam and Desert Storm, seeing combat in RICHARD SNYDER ON HIS OFFER in the community by being a 4–H member, both. He was also deployed in several other OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND Junior Leader, member of the Junior Fair countries in the Middle East and was even THE UNITED STATES MILITARY Board, and a Boy Scout. Todd also partici- stationed at a base in Germany. After serv- ACADEMY pated in the marching and pep bands. I am ing he used the G.I. Bill to receive payment confident that Todd will carry the lessons of for college to become further educated. With his prior knowledge and experience with the HON. ROBERT E. LATTA his student leadership to the Merchant Marine military he is able to influence students to OF OHIO Academy. strive for their best in what they believe and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join that education is an important gift that me in congratulating Todd Kleman on the ac- should be sought after by all students. My Tuesday, April 27, 2010 ceptance of his appointment to the United interview with Master Sergeant Darrell Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great States Merchant Marine Academy. Our service Crews showed me how military service af- pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- academies offer the finest military training and fects someone and that the skills gained standing young man from Ohio’s Fifth Con- throughout his career can be used to help education available. I am positive that Todd others in their lives. Also, just like ordinary gressional District. I am happy to announce will excel during his career at the Merchant people, NCO’s and officers have to use team- that Richard Snyder of McClure, Ohio has Marine Academy and I ask my colleagues to work in order to make things happen which been offered an appointment to attend the join me in extending their best wishes to him is one thing that Master Sergeant Crews United States Military Academy at West Point, as he begins his service to the Nation. truly believes in.—Eric Parker. New York.

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ENGEL is an invaluable experience that offers a world- so the patriotic service of our dedicated vet- OF NEW YORK class education while placing demands on erans and the thoughtful work of the CYAC IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those who undertake one of the most chal- may be preserved for antiquity in the CON- lenging and rewarding experiences of their GRESSIONAL RECORD. A copy of each sub- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 lives. mitted student summary follows. Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Richard brings an enormous amount of To each member of the Congressional honor the First Lady of the Republic of Alba- leadership, service, and dedication to the in- nia, Dr. Liri Berisha, and to welcome her once coming Class of 2014. While attending Napo- Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making this year and this group a success. It is not a again to the United States. leon High School in Napoleon, Ohio, Richard Dr. Liri Berisha, a devoted mother and a dili- attained a 4.0 grade point average that placed coincidence that this congressional tribute celebrates two generations of service. Each of gent pediatrician, became the very first First him first in his graduating class. Richard was Lady in the history of democratic Albania in inducted into the National Honor Society and you is trusted with the precious gift of freedom. 1992 when her husband, Sali Berisha, was attained the A.P. Scholar Award. elected President of the Republic. Throughout Throughout high school, Richard was a You are the voices of the future and I salute her husband’s 5 years in office and since his member of the cross country and track teams you. God bless you and God bless America. election in 2005 as Prime Minister, Dr. Berisha and active in intramural basketball and has been distinguished for her involvement in volleyball. Richard received the Greater Buck- The summary follows: public life and commitment to people in need. eye Conference’s All Academic Award. Rich- I interviewed John Sadler. Mr. Sadler Among her many endeavors, I strongly com- ard served as senior class president at Napo- served in the Navy branch of the armed mend the First Lady for her dedication to the leon High School and has been an active forces for five years. Mr. Sadler served on women and children of Albania. Dr. Berisha is member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Napo- submarines for four years of his service and Honorary President of the UNICEF office in Al- leon, Ohio. He was selected to attend Buck- is now a very successful medical physicist. bania. She actively promotes efforts to expand eye Boys State, was a Student Council rep- He has lived a very fulfilling and respectable education and healthcare to marginalized resentative and a member of Peers Achieving life and is a great role model. Through interviewing Mr. Sadler I have really come to re- women and children and is an outspoken Win-Win Situations, P.A.W.S. I am confident alize the honor that should be given to vet- voice against human trafficking. In 2009, the that Richard will carry the lessons of his stu- erans in our society. They risk their lives for Women’s Information Network named Dr. dent leadership to West Point. us, fighting to preserve our freedoms, but we Berisha ‘‘Woman of the Year’’ for ‘‘her commit- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join so often neglect to even thank them or con- ment to make the world a better place for me in congratulating Richard Snyder on the sider this. There are many people that we women and all citizens’’. acceptance of his appointment to the United know have served in the armed forces and we States Military Academy at West Point. Our aren’t even aware of this. This is sad as these In 2008, Dr. Berisha founded the Mother Te- service academies offer the finest military people should be respected and honored in to- resa Cultural Foundation which commemo- training and education available. I am positive day’s society. These veterans should be given rates its namesake as a symbol of hope and that Richard will excel during his career at a special place in the society that they have human dignity. This week, the First Lady joins West Point and I ask my colleagues to join me risked their lives to protect, leaving behind us on Capitol Hill to honor the 100th anniver- loved ones and everything they once knew to sary of the birth of Mother Teresa with a rein extending their best wishes to him as he preserve this great nation. Without the serv- begins his service to the Nation. ception and special exhibition. As the Chair of ice of these veterans America would not be the Congressional Albanian Issues Caucus, I f the free land that it is today. We should re- look forward to participating in this celebration member each day what these veterans have and again welcoming the distinguished First THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH AD- done for us and thank them for it. These vet- VISORY COUNCIL: A LEGACY OF erans’ stories should be preserved as they are Lady of Albania to the United States. SERVICE a huge part of American history and how this country got to where it is today. I think f HON. SAM JOHNSON that this interview has given me a new perspective on veterans and their service.—Troy MEDIA SHOW BIAS ON ARIZONA OF TEXAS Pickens IMMIGRATION LAW IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, April 27, 2010 f HON. LAMAR SMITH Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam OF TEXAS Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me HONORING VICTIMS INFORMATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BUREAU OF SUFFOLK FOR in congratulating the 2009–2010 Congres- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 sional Youth Advisory Council. This year 45 THEIR EXTRAORDINARY WORK students from public, private, and home IN THE COMMUNITY Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, the schools in grades 9 through 12 made their national media have given mostly negative voices heard and made a difference in their coverage to Arizona’s new immigration en- communities, their country and their Congress. HON. STEVE ISRAEL forcement law, which Arizonans support over- These students volunteered their time, effort, OF NEW YORK whelmingly. and talent to inform me about the important A CBS report gave the perspective of oppo- issues facing their generation. As young lead- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nents of the law, one of whom called it ‘‘mean- ers within their communities and their schools, Tuesday, April 27, 2010 spirited’’ and compared it to Nazi repression. these students boldly represent the promise The report featured video of signs that read, and the hope we all have for their very bright Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today ‘‘Veto Racism’’ and ‘‘Stop the Hate.’’ future. to acknowledge a nonprofit organization that NBC asked an Arizona sheriff, ‘‘Are you President Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘Freedom is serves my district, Victims Information Bureau worried that it affects the image of your never more than one generation away from of Suffolk. state?’’ and questioned whether the new pol- extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in icy will ‘‘distract law enforcement’’ and ‘‘take VIBS has demonstrated an overwhelming the bloodstream. It must be fought for, pro- valuable resources away from cracking down amount of commitment to serving the Long Is- tected, and handed on for them to do the on more serious crimes.’’ land community. My constituents rely on our same, or one day we will spend our sunset An MSNBC headline curiously read, ‘‘Law nonprofits for the vital services they offer. years telling our children and our children’s Makes it a Crime to be Illegal Immigrant.’’ children what it was once like in the United VIBS’ constant selfless efforts are admirable. The national media should tell Americans States where men were free.’’ I am proud to honor Victims Information Bu- the truth: Arizona’s new law mirrors what is al- To ensure that the blessing of freedom is reau of Suffolk for their extraordinary work in ready federal law. Then Americans can decide passed from one generation to the next, the the community. for themselves what to think.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:48 Apr 28, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27AP8.036 E27APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E684 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 27, 2010 MISTAKEN ADDITION AS American political history in which partisan bit- This means the national debt has increased COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2499 terness abated. President Monroe went on two by $2,241,938,262,112.10 so far this Con- long national tours in order to gain the trust gress. HON. W. TODD AKIN and faith of the American people. Monroe ex- This debt and its interest payments we are OF MISSOURI panded the country’s borders by purchasing passing to our children and all future Ameri- Florida from Spain. Yet, Monroe may be best IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cans. remembered for his belief that the Americas f Tuesday, April 27, 2010 should be free from future European coloniza- Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, my name was tion and interference in sovereign countries’ HONORING CHARLES ‘‘KENNY’’ mistakenly added as a cosponsor of H.R. affairs. His strong opinions and principles on HILL 2499. Let the RECORD reflect that I would re- foreign policy came to be known as the Mon- move my name as a cosponsor of this bill if roe Doctrine. HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON I were able. James Monroe was a loyal public servant OF ILLINOIS f and an exceptional statesman. He proved to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be a visionary leader who helped form our Na- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 IN HONOR OF THE ANNUAL JAMES tion in its infant stages, and later helped to MONROE DAY PROGRAM IN reconcile a deeply divided country in the after- Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, WESTMORELAND COUNTY math of the War of 1812. I rise today to pay tribute to Charles ‘‘Kenny’’ President Monroe cherished the very prin- Hill, one of the hard working employees of the HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN ciple of democracy, and championed the House Wellness Center. Kenny is retiring from duty as a Members’ Wellness Center Attend- OF VIRGINIA cause of a republic empowered not by privi- ant after 41 years of service to the Architect IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lege or birthright, but by the people. He once stated, ‘‘In this great Nation there is but one of the Capitol. He and his wife Carole look for- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 order, that of the people, whose power, by a ward to enjoying his retirement with their chil- Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I am privi- peculiarly happy improvement of the rep- dren Lisa, Kenny, and Tony and their grand- leged to rise today to honor the James Mon- resentative principle, is transferred from them, children Christopher, Charlie, Pamela, Tiffany, roe Memorial Foundation and the annual without impairing in the slightest degree their Elizabeth, Wayne, and Kyle. The Members of James Monroe Day Program. sovereignty, to bodies of their own creation, the 111th Congress would like to thank you I am pleased to recognize and honor the and to persons elected by themselves, in the Kenny for all your years of hard work and birth and life of our Nation’s fifth president, full extent necessary for the purposes of free, dedication. You will be missed. and First District of Virginia native, James enlightened, and efficient government’’. This f Monroe. I appreciate the invitation to share eloquent statement contained a very simple HONORING URBAN LEAGUE OF this special occasion with you. message that continues to ring true today. LONG ISLAND FOR THEIR EX- First, I want to recognize the important ac- I recently introduced the James Monroe TRAORDINARY WORK IN THE complishments of the James Monroe Founda- Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 4329) to COMMUNITY tion. Since 1928, the James Monroe Founda- honor James Monroe and the contributions he tion has worked tirelessly to preserve the made to the Commonwealth and our Nation. former President’s great legacy. Your efforts This legislation would authorize the U.S. HON. STEVE ISRAEL have kept his memory alive and have allowed Treasury to mint coins to commemorate the OF NEW YORK generations of people to learn about his many bicentennial of the election of President James IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES significant contributions to our Nation. I would Monroe. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 In addition, the funds collected from the coin like to thank the foundation for your hard work Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today will go to the James Monroe Memorial Foun- and for organizing this magnificent celebration. to acknowledge a nonprofit organization that dation to reconstruct the birthplace of Presi- James Monroe came to the Presidency as serves my district, Urban League of Long Is- dent Monroe including farm buildings and a one of the most qualified men to ever assume land. visitor and education center in Westmoreland the office. He was the last American President Urban League has demonstrated an over- County. Additional proceeds will then be used of the ‘‘Virginia Dynasty,’’ and one who left whelming amount of commitment to serving to support continuing education programs such a lasting impression on American history the Long Island community. My constituents about President Monroe, the Monroe Doctrine, that we gather today to recognize his life and rely on our nonprofits for the vital services an online library, and collection and preserva- celebrate his birth. they offer. The continuous selfless efforts of tion of artifacts and historical items related to As you know, President Monroe, one of five those involved with the Urban League of Long James Monroe’s childhood and presidency. children to Spence Monroe and Elizabeth Island are admirable. James Monroe was an outstanding citizen, Jones, was born here in Westmoreland Coun- I am proud to honor Urban League of Long soldier, and statesman who dedicated his life ty on April 28, 1758. Monroe was raised and Island for their extraordinary work in the com- to our country. He was a good man who in- educated in what is now the First Congres- munity. sional District of the Commonwealth of Vir- spired a nation at a moment in time that f ginia. He worked on the family farm until en- begged for leadership. Jefferson said of his tering the College of William and Mary at the fellow Virginian, ‘‘A better man cannot be.’’ IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF AN- age of 16. Within a year, the American Revo- The citizens of the Commonwealth of Vir- DERSON SHOWMAN ON HIS lution began and Monroe soon left college to ginia and especially America’s First District ex- OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO AT- enlist in the Continental Army. He was one of press their gratitude to James Monroe, in TEND THE UNITED STATES MILI- the men who crossed the Delaware with commemoration of the 252nd anniversary of TARY ACADEMY George Washington. his birthday. As a politician, Monroe served in the Vir- f HON. ROBERT E. LATTA ginia Assembly, the Continental Congress, as OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL OF OHIO Governor to the Commonwealth of Virginia, as DEBT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a U.S. Senator, Secretary of State and Sec- retary of War to President James Madison. Ul- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 timately, James Monroe became our fifth HON. MIKE COFFMAN Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, it is my great OF COLORADO President of the United States. pleasure to pay special tribute to an out- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His presidency represented a key point in standing young man from Ohio’s Fifth Con- our history. National identity and patriotism Tuesday, April 27, 2010 gressional District. I am happy to announce were growing and the country’s democratic in- Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- that Anderson Showman of Willard, Ohio has stitutions and capitalist economy were taking er, today our national debt is been offered an appointment to attend the form. $12,880,364,008,405.96 United States Military Academy at West Point, During Monroe’s early years in the White On January 6th, 2009, the start of the 111th New York. House his administration was known as the Congress, the national debt was Anderson’s offer of appointment poises him ‘‘Era of Good Feelings’’, a time period in $10,638,425,746,293.80. to attend the United States Military Academy

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:48 Apr 28, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27AP8.040 E27APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E685 this fall with the incoming cadet Class of 2014. should be at their most active, 61.5 percent being formed throughout the country, the tim- Attending one of our Nation’s military acad- don’t receive any physical activity outside of ing is perfect for us to address the lack of emies is an invaluable experience that offers school hours. Even more disturbing, only 3.8 physical education being provided in schools. a world-class education while placing de- percent of elementary schools, 7.9 percent of I want to give a special thanks to my col- mands on those who undertake one of the middle schools, and 2.1 percent of high league, ZACH WAMP, for all of his tireless work most challenging and rewarding experiences schools provide daily physical education and supporting this bill. I would also like to thank of their lives. 22 percent do not require students to take any Chairman MILLER for his devotion to the con- Anderson brings an enormous amount of physical education. The rise in childhood obe- cepts and goals of the FIT Kids Act. The leadership, service, and dedication to the in- sity correlates with the removal of physical American Heart Association, the National As- coming Class of 2014. While attending Willard education from schools over the past two dec- sociation for Sports and Physical Education, High School in Willard, Ohio, Anderson at- ades and a decline in routine physical activity. the American Diabetes Association, and the tained a grade point average that placed him Of all the deaths from major chronic dis- National Football League with their Play 60 in the top ten percent of his graduating class. eases, 23 percent are linked to sedentary life- campaign, all support the FIT Kids Act and ad- Anderson was inducted into the National styles that today begin in early childhood. This vocated for its passage. Honor Society, active in Student Council, and is backwards; we need to ensure that our na- And, last but certainly not least, I want to was a class officer. tion’s youth learn the merits of living active thank Richard Simmons. For nearly four dec- Throughout high school, Anderson was a lifestyles starting at an early age, not how to ades, Richard has helped millions of Ameri- member of the football, basketball, and base- live inactive lives. It is true that you can’t have cans lose weight, tirelessly working with over- ball teams. He earned varsity letters in those a healthy mind without a healthy body. Study weight adults, teaching them to adopt a life- sports and was also an instructor with the Mid- after study have shown that active children style of balance, moderate eating and exer- west Baseball Camp. Anderson served the perform better on tests and are more focused cise. Most recently, he has changed his focus community of Willard by assisting with the and driven during the school day. With the ad- from adults to children, traveling to over 200 community’s hospital events, the Salvation vance in technology and the changing society schools last year. A leading advocate for the Army, and the local food bank. I am confident we live in, it may be true that today’s kids will FIT Kids Act, Richard has praised the bill at that Anderson will carry the lessons of his stu- never be as active as they were in the past. schools, on television, and at speaking events dent leadership to West Point. However, we can provide them with quality around the country. His successful grassroots Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join physical education that will teach them the im- campaign in favor of the bill flooded congres- me in congratulating Anderson Showman on mense benefits to living an active life begin- sional offices with letters urging support of the the acceptance of his appointment to the ning at an early age. bill. As we pass the FIT Kids Act today, it United States Military Academy at West Point. The FIT Kids Act will get kids moving during serves as a testament to Richard’s tenacious Our service academies offer the finest military the day again and help them learn how to live advocacy to make our children healthy again. training and education available. I am positive healthy, active lifestyles. The bill will provide The benefits of getting physical activity back that Anderson will excel during his career at information to parents and communities on the into schools are so great that it is something West Point and I ask my colleagues to join me amount of physical education being offered in we need to come together and commit to. in extending their best wishes to him as he schools measured against the most recent na- Routine physical education is a proven way to begins his service to the Nation. tional recommendations. Also, it will require lower children’s body mass index, increase f that school districts provide parents with infor- students’ attention and attentiveness during mation on healthy living because schools can the day, and improve kids’ academic scores. FITNESS INTEGRATED WITH only solve so much of this problem. This infor- Let’s pass this bill to ensure that we don’t con- TEACHING KIDS ACT mation increases awareness of entire families tinue spending $147 billion annually on obesity and communities about opportunities for phys- related medical expenses or have more of our SPEECH OF ical activity and how best to live healthy lives. population suffer from chronic diseases, harm- HON. RON KIND Providing parents and caregivers with this in- ing their quality of life and economic output. OF WISCONSIN formation is imperative to ensure that they are We need to commit to providing children with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES making healthy choices at home. the foundations and knowledge to make In addition to providing information to par- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 healthy choices and live active lives; the FIT ents and communities, the bill enacts a Na- Kids Act puts us on the path toward doing Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tional Research Council Study on the types of this. strong support of the bipartisan Fitness Inte- physical education offered in schools and var- f grated with Teaching (FIT) Kids Act, H.R. ious and innovative means that schools suc- 1585, legislation I authored with my colleague, cessfully employ physical education in order to TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN RANDY Representative ZACH WAMP. Throughout my get students active. Additionally, there will fi- JACKSON, USN time in Congress, I have taken a special inter- nally be a comprehensive study regarding the est in ensuring our nation’s youth live healthy, relationship between cognitive development, HON. IKE SKELTON active lives. The FIT Kids Act focuses on get- academic achievement and physical education OF MISSOURI ting physical education back into schools and and fitness. The cost of the study will be mini- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has the support of over 50 organizations in mal and the benefits substantial. While some Tuesday, April 27, 2010 addition to bipartisan support in the House. studies have indicated that physical activity With one in three children in this country and education lead to better academic Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it has being classified as overweight or obese it is achievement, including a study most recently come to my attention that my friend CAPT clear that childhood obesity has reached epi- conducted by the CDC, the study in this bill Randy Jackson will retire from the United demic proportions. Our kids are living increas- would provide definitive evidence of the impor- States Navy on June 4, 2010, after three dec- ingly sedentary lives, not enjoying the wonders tance of movement and exercise to cognitive ades of service to our nation. Let me take this of the outdoors or being active. As opposed to development and future productivity. means to congratulate Captain Jackson on his going outside, they stay indoors, sit in front of Lastly, this bill will make available to state well-earned retirement and to thank him for his the television and play video games. In Wis- education agencies and local education agen- lifetime of service to the United States and for consin alone, 25 percent of children watch cies best practices on innovative physical edu- his many years of friendship. three or more hours of television a day and 20 cation and physical activity policies and pro- Born in my hometown of Lexington, Mis- percent play video games or use a computer grams at the state and local level while identi- souri, Captain Jackson received his appoint- for means other than school work three or fying common challenges in implementing ment to the United States Naval Academy and more hours per day. The Centers for Disease physical education and barriers for meeting graduated in 1980 with a degree in Systems Control and Prevention recommends that chil- the DC recommendations for physical edu- Engineering. After distinguishing himself in the dren participate in 60 minutes of physical ac- cation. classroom, Captain Jackson moved across the tivity daily. Since kids spend a majority of their I am so proud that the FIT Kids Act made country to serve aboard the USS Elliot, based time at school, it is clear that schools must be it to the floor today. With all of the great things in San Diego, California. involved as we work to get kids moving. the First Lady has been doing to stop child- Over the next 30 years, Captain Jackson This is especially true when it is considered hood obesity and all of the historical private showed remarkable adaptability and flexibility that for children ages 9–13, an age that kids and public partnerships that are currently as he moved from post to post and job to job

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010 TION’S JEFFREY BUTLAND FAM- Over the years, Captain Jackson has received ILY-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE numerous unit and service awards, among Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam YEAR FOR 2010 them the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Speaker, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Com- in congratulating the 2009–2010 Congres- mendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement sional Youth Advisory Council. This year 45 HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO Medal. students from public, private, and home OF GUAM Married to the former Sonja Huff of schools in grades 9 through 12 made their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Camdenton, MO, Captain and Mrs. Jackson voices heard and made a difference in their Tuesday, April 27, 2010 are the proud parents of three young adults: communities, their country and their Congress. Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise Ryan, Kirsten, and Evan. These students volunteered their time, effort, today to recognize Ms. Shana Guzman Madam Speaker, throughout his life, Cap- and talent to inform me about the important issues facing their generation. As young lead- Pangelinan for her entrepreneurial spirit in tain Jackson has shown uncommon commit- growing her family-owned business on Guam ment to service and dedication to country. I ers within their communities and their schools, these students boldly represent the promise and her dedication to our community. Ms. trust my fellow members of the House will join Pangelinan is the President of International me in wishing him well as he prepares to and the hope we all have for their very bright future. Distributors, Inc. (IDI) and has been named close a chapter in his life and begins to write the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Jef- another. President Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘Freedom is never more than one generation away from frey Butland Family-Owned Business of the extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in Year for 2010. f the bloodstream. It must be fought for, pro- A native daughter of Guam, Shana is the IN RECOGNITION OF SHEN YUN tected, and handed on for them to do the second oldest of five children of Frank C. and PERFORMING ARTS same, or one day we will spend our sunset Annie P. Guzman. Shana graduated from the years telling our children and our children’s Academy of Our Lady of Guam High School children what it was once like in the United and attended the University of San Francisco HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. States where men were free.’’ in California as a Business Management OF NEW JERSEY To ensure that the blessing of freedom is major. She returned home to Guam in 1993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passed from one generation to the next, the and worked with her father, Frank, who estab- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 members of the CYAC spent time interviewing lished IDI, and learned from him the best prac- a veteran and documenting the experience for tices which allowed Shana to take over man- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today the ‘‘Preserving History Project.’’ Today I’m agement when he passed away in 2000. to recognize the cultural impact of Shen Yun proud to submit the brief summaries provided Under Shana’s direction and leadership, IDI Performing Arts, a dance and music company so the patriotic service of our dedicated vet- continues to thrive. that promotes traditional Chinese heritage erans and the thoughtful work of the CYAC With the same passion and conviction throughout the United States and the world. may be preserved for antiquity in the CON- Shana demonstrates for her business, she The group will be coming to New Jersey in co- GRESSIONAL RECORD. A copy of each sub- dedicates her time and talents to her three ordination with the New Jersey Falun Dafa As- mitted student summary follows. children and their school activities. She has sociation, and I would like to thank them for To each member of the Congressional served as the Finance Committee Co-Chair for sharing their art with my home state. Youth Advisory Council, thank you for making Mercy Heights Nursery School and contributes Shen Yun’s performances are marked by this year and this group a success. It is not a to the community as a member of the Board their beauty and grace and the dancers’ or- coincidence that this congressional tribute of Trustees for the Department of Chamorro nate costumes. Each dancer adheres to a celebrates two generations of service. Each of Affairs and through organizations such as strict training regimen that requires a thorough you is trusted with the precious gift of free- Hurao, Inc., a non-profit organization whose knowledge of Chinese dance and customs. dom. mission is to perpetuate the Chamorro lan- The production showcases 5,000 years of Chi- You are the voices of the future and I salute guage and culture. To assist & promote nese history while bringing the audience a you. God bless you and God bless America. Hurao, Shana has developed her own thrilling experience. Their show combines the The summary follows: Chamorro immersion program. With her lead- energy of dance and music with the wisdom of The person I interviewed was Mr. Vance ership, IDI continues to support our community famous Chinese legends in a manner that Miller, a past Captain of the United States by donating produce to various charitable or- both educates and entertains its spectators. Air Force. This person accomplished every- ganizations, including Catholic Social Serv- Shen Yun Performing Arts has made incred- thing. Once he got back from service, he be- ices, Guma’ San Jose, Alee Shelter, Depart- ible strides in its short existence. In 2009 came a better person and a better leader. Mr. ment of Youth Affairs, and the Tamuning Sen- alone, they performed in front of over 800,000 Miller gets respect and the care he needs for ior Citizens Center. Shana also continues her what he does every day as a businessman for people, four times more than in their first year, his company. Once I walked into his office, father’s legacy by ensuring IDI remains an ac- in almost 100 cities worldwide. They have everyone gave him respect and spoke to him tive member & supporter of the Micronesian been featured in such esteemed venues as with such care that could not be described. Chefs’ Association, an organization of which Radio City Music Hall in New York, the Ken- What I gained from this interview is to look her late father was a founding member, sup- nedy Center in Washington, DC and Le Palais at life as more than what you see right at porting the education and talents of young de Congres in Paris, France. first sight. When I spoke with Mr. Miller, he local chefs. Madam Speaker, I would once more like to really made me think of what it is like to It is on the occasion of her recognition by thank Shen Yun Performing Arts for their con- give your life up for your country and for the the U.S. Small Business Administration as people you serve. Once I was finished he tribution to the advancement of the arts and made me think about life a lot more. Life is their Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business their tireless promotion of Chinese culture. more than just what is inside the box, it is of the Year for 2010, that I join the people of Their efforts have breathed new life into Chi- about what you make of it and how much Guam in acknowledging her service and out- nese traditions and provided thousands with you put into it. Finally, I admire Mr. Miller standing leadership in our business an indepth look into their heritage. tremendously for what he has done for this community.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:48 Apr 28, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27AP8.046 E27APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS April 27, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E687 RECOGNIZING MR. JACK CHAN AS cently named the U.S. Small Business Admin- capital. The City of Arcadia and the entire San THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS AD- istration’s ‘‘Veteran Small Business Champion Gabriel Valley should be very proud of these MINISTRATION’S MINORITY of the Year for 2010.’’ outstanding students. CHAMPION OF THE YEAR FOR Art served in the Vietnam War from 1970 to On Monday, after three days of simulated 2010 1971 as a member of the U.S. Army’s 101st congressional hearings testing the students’ Airborne Division. He is a 35-year resident of knowledge of constitutional principles, which HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO Guam. Following his service in the U.S. Army, were judged by a panel of constitutional schol- OF GUAM Art worked in sales and in 1985, founded ars, lawyers, journalists and government lead- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Independent Trading Company trading food ers, the AHS team was announced the win- products, appliances, and construction mate- ners of this year’s competition. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 rials from the mainland to Guam and Micro- I believe very firmly in the tremendous im- Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise nesia. From 1989 to 1996, Art opened and op- portance of understanding our history and the today to recognize Mr. Jack Chan for his lead- erated Eagle Freight Services—which pro- principles on which our nation was founded. ership and advocacy in support of minority vided air freight services through five offices These students should be commended for small business owners. Mr. Chan is the Vice from Guam to the Midwest United States. their mastery of our founding documents and President of Kwong Hwa Trading Co. and is From 1999 to 2006, Art co-founded and man- the words of our founding fathers, and I enthu- the U.S. Small Business Administration’s ‘‘Mi- aged Auto Services 2000. siastically congratulate them on their success. nority Champion of the Year’’ for 2010. Art has become a prominent figure in our The AHS Constitution Team’s victory is a Jack was born in Hong Kong in 1972 to community and serves as a Board Member for testament not just to the hard work and dedi- Ping Chan and King Ng. He attended elemen- the Pacific Island Microcredit Institute, an or- cation of these students, but also the guidance tary school in Hong Kong before relocating ganization that provides microloans to vet- and commitment of their teacher Kevin Fox with his parents and five siblings to Guam in erans and individuals at poverty level seeking and coaches Gary Kovacic, Jim Romo, Bob 1985. He attended John F. Kennedy High self sufficiency and business opportunities. A Garrett and Karyn McCreary. School and completed a one year Tourism Vo- strong and dynamic advocate for Guam’s vet- The members of the AHS Constitution Team cational Program at Guam Community College erans’ community, Art volunteers his time to are: Robel Abdella, Wini Addanki, Pallavi during his final year of high school. Jack con- educate veterans on a variety of issues includ- Bugga, Madyson Cassidy, Andrew Chang, tinued his educational pursuits at the Univer- ing programs, benefits, health care, legal Winston Chang, Greg Chen, Ruodi Duan, sity of Guam, graduating with a Bachelor’s de- rights and national representation. Daphne Fan, Kathy Garcia, Jamie Griswold, gree in Business Administration in Marketing Art’s involvement in the veteran community Derek Ha, Jennifer Hang, Lauren Hanna, in 1997 while helping to maintain his family’s has been recognized by various organizations. Frank Huang, Rayla Hylbom, Michael Kallin, business and working at a local tour agency. Art served as the Master of Ceremonies for Amanda Kallis, Jesse Li, Andrew Lin, Sangavi Jack serves as Vice President of Kwong Guam’s Annual Veterans Day Memorial Pro- Pari, Tim Semenov, Joanna Shen, Kiko Hwa Trading, and under his leadership, the gram in 2009 and was a recipient of the Ro- Sunata, Bonnie Tam, Andrew Taylor, Cath- company continues to work closely with other tary Club of Tumon Bay’s ‘‘Service Above Self erine Tong and Shen Wang. businesses, suppliers and local government Award’’ for his commitment to our island’s vet- f agencies and non-profit organizations to sup- erans. An avid motorcycle rider, Art is a mem- port the local community. ber of the Guam Veterans Harley Davidson RECOGNIZING MS. LINDA TUNG AS Jack’s hard work, dedication and industrious Organization, which provides motorcade es- THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS AD- nature have earned him the respect of busi- corts for funerals of fallen soldiers and con- MINISTRATION’S WOMEN IN ness leaders in our community and in the ducts other philanthropic activities such as dis- BUSINESS CHAMPION OF THE western Pacific region. His efforts on the tributing holiday treats to children on Guam YEAR FOR 2010 Board of Directors of the Chinese Chamber of during their annual Christmas motorcades. Commerce of Guam (CCCG) have made a dif- It is on the occasion of his recognition by HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO ference in the participation of other minority the U.S. Small Business Administration as OF GUAM business owners and associates as CCCG their Veteran Small Business Champion of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members. A CCCG Member since the organi- Year for 2010, that I join the people of Guam Tuesday, April 27, 2010 zation’s inception, Jack is actively involved in to acknowledge him for his service and his its annual events and activities. Jack’s partici- commitment to our veteran community. Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise pation in CCCG has helped to raise support f today to recognize Ms. Linda Tung for her en- and awareness for local organizations such as trepreneurial leadership and mentorship in the the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Club of CONGRATULATING THE ARCADIA women’s business community on Guam. Ms. Guam and the American Red Cross Guam HIGH SCHOOL CONSTITITION TEAM Tung is the President and Founder of GIT Chapter. International Tours and was recently named It is on the occasion of his recognition by HON. DAVID DREIER the U.S. Small Business Administration’s the U.S. Small Business Administration as Mi- OF CALIFORNIA Women in Business Champion of the Year for nority Champion of the Year for 2010, that I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2010. Linda was born and raised in Taiwan and is join the people of Guam to acknowledge his Tuesday, April 27, 2010 service and outstanding leadership in our fluent in English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese community. Mr. DREIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today and Taiwanese. Following her graduation from f to congratulate the Arcadia High School, AHS, high school in 1966, she began working for a Constitution Team on their first place finish in number of leading in-bound travel agencies in RECOGNIZING MR. ARTHUR F. the 23rd annual ‘‘We the People: The Citizen Taipei. MESA AS VETERAN SMALL BUSI- and the Constitution,’’ contest which was held Linda married Dr. Frank C. Tung in 1976 NESS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR in Washington, DC this past weekend and and after traveling throughout the United FOR 2010 concluded Monday evening. States for educational opportunities, the cou- The AHS team represented the entire state ple settled on Guam in 1985. Since that time, HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO of California in the competition, which tests Linda served as Guam Operations Manager of OF GUAM students’ knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, Japan Travel Land and established GIT Inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Bill of Rights and American democracy. national Tours, Inc. Since its inception, GIT After spending time with this outstanding Tours has successfully provided various serv- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 group of students last week, I was confident ices to more than 320,000 visitors from Tai- Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise they would take their knowledge of and dedi- wan (R.O.C.), Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, today to recognize Mr. Arthur F. Mesa for his cation to learning about the Constitution and Honcho, Liaoning and the Philippines. years of civic engagement, leadership and ad- turn it into a great win for Arcadia and Cali- Linda’s thirty years of experience have vocacy for Guam’s veterans. Mr. Mesa, known fornia. proved invaluable as Chairwoman of the Tour- to his family and friends as ‘‘Art,’’ is Editor and After winning local and state competitions, ism Committee of the Chinese Chamber of Publisher of the Guam Veterans News, host of these students proved themselves champions Commerce of Guam. She works in partnership K-57’s radio show, ‘‘Vet Talk,’’ and was re- at the final competition here in our nation’s with members of the Guam Visitors Bureau,

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He has also ministration’s Financial Services Champion of sociation of Guam, as well as numerous agen- served as the Chairman for the Guam Chi- the Year for 2010. cies in the Asia-Pacific region to promote nese School Foundation, President of the Chi- Keven earned his degree in Finance from Guam as a premier, family-oriented tourist nese School Board of Guam and President Arizona State University in 1996 and soon destination in the Western Pacific. and member of the Board of the United Chi- Linda often volunteers to help aspiring en- began his career as a Management Trainee nese Association of Guam. Fong has held with the Bank of Guam. In 1997, Keven was trepreneurs on Guam. In addition, Linda has public office as Secretary and member of the promoted to Credits Officer, specializing in created opportunities for her female employ- Board of Directors for the Guam Economic consumer loans and real estate. Continuing ees to engage in in-house cross-training to de- Development Authority, as well as the Over- his advancement with the Bank of Guam, he velop their leadership skills and expertise in all seas Compatriot Affairs Commissioner of the was promoted as Branch Manager of their facets of the tour business. A number of her Republic of China. He was appointed by Gov- Tumon, Belau and Mangilao Branches. He former female employees have continued to ernor Felix Camacho of Guam as an Ambas- later graduated in 2003 from the Pacific Coast pursue their education and other career oppor- sador of Goodwill to foster better economic Banking School at the University of Wash- tunities and are now recognized as leaders in ties between Guam and Taiwan. ington, completing an intensive two-year Mas- their respective communities. As a mentor for Fong strives for excellence in business and women in the business community, Linda is a in all aspects of life. He has taken a leader- ters-level extension program for senior officers sounding board and colleague for many ship role in fundraising, contributing time and in the banking industry. Additionally, Keven re- women seeking to emulate her success. energy towards various non-profit and commu- ceived his Masters in Business Administration It is on the occasion of her recognition by nity organizations. His service spans a wide from the University of Guam in 2006. the U.S. Small Business Administration as range of organizations including the American In his current role, Keven assists small busi- their Women in Business Champion of the Red Cross, Make a Wish Foundation, Fo nesses in our community in identifying oppor- Year for 2010, that I join the people of Guam Guan Shan Temple, University of Guam En- tunities for growth. Over his 13-year career to acknowledge her service and outstanding dowment Foundation, University of Guam with the Bank of Guam, Keven’s hard work leadership in our business community. Board of Regents, Guam Memorial Hospital and dedication have helped to advance the in- f Volunteer Association, Guam Hotel & Res- terests of small businesses on Guam. RECOGNIZING MR. FONG S. WU AS taurant Association, Guam Visitors Bureau, Keven uses his education and years of ex- THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS AD- Filipino Community of Guam, Korean Ladies’ perience to serve our community by providing MINISTRATION’S PERSON OF THE Association of Guam, Rotary of Guam Sun- assistance with the grant funded Guam Op- YEAR FOR 2010 rise, International Women’s Club of Guam, tions for Alternative Loans for Assistive Tech- and the Guam Society of America among oth- nology (GOAL-AT) and Get Guam Tele- HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO ers. working (GGT) programs. These programs OF GUAM It is on the occasion of his recognition by provide loans to individuals with disabilities to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the U.S. Small Business Administration as assist them with starting home-based busi- Person of the Year for 2010, that I join the Tuesday, April 27, 2010 nesses. Keven not only provides technical as- people of Guam to acknowledge him for his sistance to these organizations but assists in Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise commendable service and leadership in our outreach and presentations to various dis- today to recognize Mr. Fong S. Wu for his community. ability and senior citizen events, educating years of community involvement and service f on Guam. Mr. Wu is the President and Chief them about these programs, resources and Executive Officer of Sunny Plastic (Guam) Inc. RECOGNIZING MR. KEVEN the loan process. Keven also serves on the and Pacific Sunny Group of Companies. He CAMACHO AS THE U.S. SMALL board of the Felix M. Camacho and Carlos G. was recently named the U.S. Small Business BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION’S FI- Camacho Scholarship, a non-profit organiza- Administration’s ‘‘Person of the Year’’ for NANCIAL SERVICES CHAMPION tion that offers up to four $1,000 scholarships 2010. OF THE YEAR FOR 2010 annually to qualified participants. Keven’s Fong is currently the Managing Partner and business background, professional advocacy, Chief Executive Officer of LTA, LLC., and is HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO and his outstanding spirit of community, are, responsible for corporate planning and the op- and will continue to be, valuable assets to our OF GUAM island community. eration of Ladera Towers, a luxury hotel/con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dominium. He is also Managing Partner and It is on the occasion of his recognition by Chief Executive Officer of PacSun Invest- Tuesday, April 27, 2010 the U.S. Small Business Administration as Fi- ments, responsible for all strategic initiatives of Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise nancial Services Champion of the Year for its real estate investment projects. In addition, today to recognize Mr. Keven Camacho for his 2010, that I join the people of Guam in ac- Fong is Managing Partner of Pago Bay Re- community engagement, support, and assist- knowledging his service and outstanding lead- sort, LLC. ance for small business owners on Guam. As ership in our community.

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Park Service, and Will Shafroth, Deputy Assistant H.R. 2522, to raise the ceiling on the Federal share Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, both of the of the cost of the Calleguas Municipal Water Dis- Department of the Interior; Diane Shober, Wyoming trict Recycling Project, after receiving testimony Director of Tourism, Cheyenne; Ken Burns, Flor- from Kira L. Finkler, Deputy Commissioner for Ex- entine Films, Walpole, New Hampshire; Scott ternal and Intergovernmental Affairs, Bureau of Rec- Bacher, Carlsbad, New Mexico; and Clyde Butcher, lamation, Department of the Interior; Timothy Venice, Florida. Quinn, Association of California Water Agencies, NOMINATIONS Sacramento; and Ed Brookshier, City of Hermiston, Oregon. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of WILDLIFE AND HABITAT MANAGEMENT Philip D. Moeller, of Washington, who was intro- Committee on Environment and Public Works: Sub- duced by Senator Murray, and Cheryl A. LaFleur, of committee on Water and Wildlife concluded a hear- Massachusetts, who was introduced by Senators ing to examine collaborative solutions to wildlife and Shaheen and Brown (MA), both to be a Member of habitat management, after receiving testimony from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, after the Gary Frazer, Assistant Director, Endangered Species, nominees testified and answered questions in their United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department own behalf. of the Interior; Robyn Miller, Nature Conservancy, WATER BILLS Boise, Idaho; Jeff Benoit, Restore America’s Estu- aries, Arlington, Virginia; and Debbie Straughn, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Sub- Grove Valley Elementary School, Edmond, Okla- committee on Water and Power concluded a hearing to examine S. 745 and H.R. 2265, bills to amend homa. the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study BUSINESS MEETING and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee ordered fa- Interior to participate in the Magna Water District vorably reported the following business items: water reuse and groundwater recharge project, S. S. 2971, to authorize certain authorities by the 1138 and H.R. 2442, bills to amend the Reclama- Department of State, with an amendment in the nation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facili- ture of a substitute; ties Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Re- S. 3087, to support revitalization and reform of cycling Program, S. 1573 and H.R. 2741, bills to the Organization of American States, with an amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Ground- amendment in the nature of a substitute; and water Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Sec- The nomination of Mari Carmen Aponte, of the retary of the Interior to participate in the City of District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Re- Hermiston, Oregon, water recycling and reuse public of El Salvador, Department of State. project, S. 3099, to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric WALL STREET AND THE FINANCIAL CRISIS project involving the American Falls Reservoir, S. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- 3100, to reinstate and extend the deadline for com- fairs: Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations mencement of construction of a hydroelectric project concluded a hearing to examine Wall Street and the involving the Little Wood River Ranch, H.R. 325, financial crisis, focusing on the role of investment to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Ground- banks, after receiving testimony from Josh water Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Sec- Birnbaum, Tilden Park Capital Management, and retary of the Interior to participate in the Avra Black Michael Swenson, David A. Viniar, Craig Broderick, Wash Reclamation and Riparian Restoration Project, and Lloyd C. Blankfein, all of New York, New H.R. 637, to authorize the Secretary, in cooperation York, and Fabrice Tourre, London, England, all of with the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, to the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc; and Daniel L. participate in the design, planning, and construction Sparks, New Canaan, Connecticut. of an advanced water treatment plant facility and re- cycled water system, H.R. 1120, to amend the Rec- ENFORCING SAFETY IN MINES AND lamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and OTHER DANGEROUS WORKPLACES Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: rior to participate in the Central Texas Water Recy- Committee concluded a hearing to examine putting cling and Reuse Project, H.R. 1393, to amend the safety first, focusing on strengthening enforcement Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conserva- and creating a culture of compliance at mines and tion and Improvement Act of 2000 to authorize ad- other dangerous workplaces, after receiving testi- ditional projects and activities under that Act, and mony from Joseph A. 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Mine Safety and Health, and David Michaels, Assist- receiving testimony from former Senator Gordon H. ant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, Smith, on behalf of the National Association of both of the Department of Labor; Cecil E. Roberts, Broadcasters; former Representative Steve Largant, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), Tri- on behalf of CTIA–The Wireless Association; Julius angle, Virginia; Jeffrey Harris, Patriot Coal Com- Genachowski, Chairman, Federal Communications pany, Farley, West Virginia; Wes Addington, Appa- Commission; Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Sec- lachian Citizens’ Law Center, Whitesburg, Ken- retary of Commerce for Communications and Infor- tucky; Bruce Watzman, National Mining Association mation, National Telecommunications and Informa- (NMA), Washington, D.C.; Peg Seminario, Amer- tion Administration; Jonathan Adelstein, Adminis- ican Federation of Labor and Congress of Industri- trator, Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agri- alized Organizations (AFL–CIO) Bethesda, Maryland; culture; Susan Walthall, Acting Chief Counsel, Of- Michael Brandt, American Industrial Hygiene Asso- fice of Advocacy, and Sean J. Greene, Associate Ad- ciation (AIHA), Los Alamos, New Mexico; Kelli ministrator for Investment, both of the Small Busi- Heflin, Scott’s Liquid Gold, Denver, Colorado; and ness Administration; Terry Huval, Lafeyette City- Holly Shaw, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Parish Consolidated Government, Lafeyette, Lou- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY isiana, on behalf of the American Public Power Asso- ciation; and Steve Friedman, American Cable Asso- Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded an ciation, and Thomas A. Gerke, CenturyLink, both of oversight hearing to examine the Department of Washington, D.C. Homeland Security, after receiving testimony from Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security. INTELLIGENCE SMALL BUSINESS INTERNET ACCESS Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee met in Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Com- closed session to receive a briefing on certain intel- mittee concluded a hearing to examine Federal ef- ligence matters from officials of the intelligence forts to expand small business Internet access, after community. h House of Representatives Small Business Investment Act of 1958: S. 3253, Chamber Action to provide for an additional temporary extension of Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 16 pub- programs under the Small Business Act and the lic bills, H.R. 5143–5158; and 6 resolutions, H. Small Business Investment Act of 1958; Con. Res. 268–269; and H. Res. 1301–1304 were Pages H2895–96 introduced. Pages H2935–36 Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2936–37 Service Day: H. Res. 1240, amended, to support the Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Day; H. Res. 1300, providing for consideration of the Pages H2896–98 bill (H.R. 5013) to amend title 10, United States Expressing support for the goals and ideals of Code, to provide for performance management of the National Child Abuse Prevention Month: H. Res. defense acquisition system (H. Rept. 111–467). 1293, amended, to express support for the goals and Page H2935 ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month; Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she Pages H2898–99 appointed Representative Edwards (MD) to act as Expressing support for designation of the week Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H2879 of April 18, 2010, through April 23, 2010, as Na- Recess: The House recessed at 11:01 a.m. and re- tional Assistant Principals Week: H. Res. 1131, convened at 12 noon. Page H2882 amended, to express support for designation of the Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules week of April 18, 2010, through April 23, 2010, as and pass the following measures: National Assistant Principals Week, by a 2⁄3 yea- Providing for an additional temporary extension and-nay vote of 411 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, of programs under the Small Business Act and the Roll No. 224; Pages H2899–H2900, H2912–13

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All points of order against the amendments are of 1986 to ensure that health coverage provided by waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of the Department of Defense is treated as minimal es- rule XXI. The rule provides one motion to recommit sential coverage. Signed on April 26, 2010. (Public with or without instructions. Law 111–159) The rule provides that the Chair may entertain a S.J. Res. 25, granting the consent and approval of motion that the Committee rise only if offered by Congress to amendments made by the State of Mary- the chair of the Committee on Armed Services or a land, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Dis- designee. Finally, the rule provides that the Chair trict of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan may not entertain a motion to strike out the enact- Area Transit Regulation Compact. Signed on April ing words of the bill. Testimony was herd from 26, 2010. (Public Law 111–160) Chairman Skelton, and Representatives Andrews, f Grayson, McKeon, Conaway and Sessions. COAST GUARD CIVIL RIGHTS DIVERSITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, INITIATIVES APRIL 28, 2010 Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Sub- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transpor- tation held a hearing on Status of Coast Guard Civil Senate Rights Programs and Diversity Initiatives. Testi- Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy mony was heard from the following officials of the and Water Development, to hold hearings to examine a U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- national assessment of energy policies, focusing on signifi- rity: Terri Dickerson, Director, Civil Rights Direc- cant achievements since the 1970s and an examination of torate; RADM Ronald T. Hewitt, Assistant Com- U.S. energy policies and goals in the coming decades, 10 mandant, Human Resources; and RADM J. Scott a.m., SD–124. Burhoe, Superintendent, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Gov- ernment, to hold hearings to examine the President’s pro- and Laurie Ekstrand, Director, Strategic Issues, posed budget estimates for fiscal year 2011 for the Com- GAO. modity Futures Trading Commission and for the Securi- SSA DISABILITY CLAIMS BACKLOG ties and Exchange Commission, 2:30 p.m., SD–138. Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Per- Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on So- sonnel, to hold hearings to examine military compensa- cial Security and the Subcommittee on Income Secu- tion and benefits, including special and incentive pays, in rity and Family Support held a joint hearing on review of the Defense Authorization request for fiscal year SSA’s large backlogs in disability claims. Testimony 2011 and the Future Years Defense Program, 10 a.m., was heard from Representative Filner; the following SR–222. officials of the SSA: Michael J. Astrue, Commis- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- sioner; and Patrick P. O’Carroll, Inspector General; committee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- Dan Bertoni, Director, Disability Issues Education, rine, to hold an oversight hearing to examine motor car- Workforce and Income Security Team, GAO; and rier safety efforts, 10 a.m., SR–253. public witnesses. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, to hold hearings to examine S. 1241, to amend Public Law 106–206 to direct the Sec- Joint Meetings retary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to No joint committee meetings were held. require annual permits and assess annual fees for commer- f cial filming activities on Federal land for film crews of 5 persons or fewer, S. 1571 and H.R. 1043, bills to pro- NEW PUBLIC LAWS vide for a land exchange involving certain National Forest System lands in the Mendocino National Forest in the (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D402) State of California, S. 2762, to designate certain lands in H.R. 4573, to direct the Secretary of the Treasury San Miguel, Ouray, and San Juan Counties, Colorado, as to instruct the United States Executive Directors at wilderness, S. 3075, to withdraw certain Federal land and the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, interests in that land from location, entry, and patent the Inter-American Development Bank, and other under the mining laws and disposition under the mineral

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and geothermal leasing laws, S. 3185, to require the Sec- G. ‘Marty’ Mahar Post Office’’, H.R. 4214, to designate retary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land to the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Elko County, Nevada, and to take land into trust for the 45300 Portola Avenue in Palm Desert, California, as the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada, ‘‘Roy Wilson Post Office’’, S. 2945 and H.R. 3250, bills and H.R. 86, to eliminate an unused lighthouse reserva- to designate the facility of the United States Postal Serv- tion, provide management consistency by incorporating ice located at 1210 West Main Street in Riverhead, New the rocks and small islands along the coast of Orange York, as the ‘‘Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn County, California, into the California Coastal National Post Office Building’’, H.R. 3634, to designate the facil- Monument managed by the Bureau of Land Management, ity of the United States Postal Service located at 109 and meet the original Congressional intent of preserving Main Street in Swifton, Arkansas, as the ‘‘George Kell Orange County’s rocks and small islands, 2:30 p.m., Post Office’’, H.R. 4624, to designate the facility of the SD–366. United States Postal Service located at 125 Kerr Avenue Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to in Rome City, Indiana, as the ‘‘SPC Nicholas Scott resume hearings to examine Elementary and Secondary Hartge Post Office’’, S. 3013 and H.R. 4628, bills to Education Act (ESEA) reauthorization, focusing on stand- designate the facility of the United States Postal Service ards and assessments, 2 p.m., SD–430. located at 216 Westwood Avenue in Westwood, New Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Jersey, as the ‘‘Sergeant Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office business meeting to consider an original bill entitled, Building’’, and the nominations of Todd E. Edelman, ‘‘Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2010’’, S. 2782, to Milton C. Lee, Jr., and Judith Anne Smith, all to be an provide personal jurisdiction in causes of action against Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of contractors of the United States performing contracts Columbia, Dana Katherine Bilyeu, of Nevada, and Mi- abroad with respect to members of the Armed Forces, ci- chael D. Kennedy, of Georgia, both to be a Member of vilian employees of the United States, and United States the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, and citizen employees of companies performing work for the Dennis P. Walsh, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the United States in connection with contractor activities, S. Special Panel on Appeals, and any pending calendar busi- 3167, to amend title 13 of the United States Code to ness, 10 a.m., SD–342. provide for a 5-year term of office for the Director of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight, to Census and to provide for authority and duties of the Di- hold an oversight hearing to examine contract manage- rector and Deputy Director of the Census, S. 3249, to ment at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- 2:30 p.m., SD–342. gency Assistance Act to reauthorize the predisaster hazard Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine mitigation program and for other purposes, S. 3196, to the nominations of Robert Neil Chatigny, of Connecticut, amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to provide to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, that certain transition services shall be available to eligi- and John A. Gibney, Jr., to be United States District ble candidates before the general election, H.R. 1454, to Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, 2:30 p.m., provide for the issuance of a Multinational Species Con- SD–226. servation Funds Semipostal Stamp, H.R. 1345, to amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the discrimina- House tory treatment of the District of Columbia under the pro- Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agri- visions of law commonly referred to as the ‘‘Hatch Act’’, culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administra- H.R. 2092, to amend the National Children’s Island Act tion, and Related Agencies, on Drug Safety, 10:30 a.m., of 1995 to expand allowable uses for Kingman and Herit- 2362A Rayburn. age Islands by the District of Columbia, S. 3066, to cor- Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Gov- rect the application of the Non-Foreign Area Retirement ernment, on FY 2011 Budget Request for the GSA, Equity Assurance Act of 2009 (5 U.S.C. 5304 note) to 10:30 a.m., 2362–B Rayburn. employees paid saved or retained rates, H.R. 3978, to Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Education and Related Agencies, on FY 2011 Budget Commission Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of Overview: National Institutes of Health, 10 a.m., 2359 Homeland Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise Rayburn. authorized activities of the Center for Domestic Prepared- Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Air and ness that are related to preparedness for and response to Land Forces, hearing on Air Mobility Programs, 2 p.m., terrorism, S. Res. 481, expressing the sense of the Senate 2118 Rayburn. that public servants should be commended for their dedi- Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on cation and continued public service to the Nation during Workforce Protections, hearing on Whistleblower and Public Service Recognition Week, May 3 through 9, Victims’ Rights Provision of H.R. 2067, Protecting 2010, S. 3200, to designate the facility of the United America’s Workers Act, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. States Postal Service located at 23 Genesee Street in Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Hornell, New York, as the ‘‘Zachary Smith Post Office Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, hearing enti- Building’’, S. 3012 and H.R. 4425, bills to designate the tled ‘‘Public Sales of Hurricane Katrina/Rita FEMA Trail- facility of the United States Postal Service located at ers: Are They Safe or Environmental Time Bombs?’’ 10 2–116th Street in North Troy, New York, as the ‘‘Martin a.m., 2322 Rayburn.

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Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, hearing on Committee on the Judiciary, hearing on H.R. 2695, Cred- Clean Energy Policies That Reduce Our Dependence on it Card Fair Fee Act of 2009, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Oil, 9:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Sub- Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Antibiotic committee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Resistance and the Threat to Public Health’’, 2 p.m., hearing entitled ‘‘The Rise of the Drones II: Examining 2123 Rayburn. the Legality of Unmanned Targeting,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Hous- Rayburn. ing and Community Opportunity, hearing entitled ‘‘Leg- Committee on Rules, to consider H.R. 2499, Puerto Rico islative Proposals to Preserve Public Housing,’’ 10 a.m., Democracy Act of 2009, 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol. 2128 Rayburn. Committee on Science and Technology, to consider the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, 10 Trade, hearing entitled ‘‘ Promoting Small and Micro En- a.m., 2318 Rayburn. terprise in Haiti,’’ 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. Committee on Small Business, hearing entitled ‘‘Evalu- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing ating the Impact of Small Business Trade Policy on Job entitled ‘‘ Reviewing FinCEN Oversight Reports,’’ 2 Creation and Economic Growth,’’ 1 p.m., 2360 Rayburn. p.m., 2220 Rayburn. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- Committee on Foreign Affairs, to mark up the following committee on Water Resources and Environment, to con- bills: H.R. 4128, Conflict Minerals Trade Act; H.R. tinue hearings on Protecting and Restoring America’s 5138, International Megan’s Law of 2010; H.R. 4801, Great Waters, Part II: The Columbia River and San Fran- Global Science Program for Security, Competitiveness, cisco Bay, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. and Diplomacy Act of 2010; H.R. 5139, Extending Im- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Subcommittee munities to the Office of the High Representative and on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counter- the International Civilian Office in Kosovo Act of 2010; and S. 1067, Lord’s Resistance Army Disarmament and intelligence, executive, briefing on Hot Spots, 1 p.m., North Uganda Recovery Act of 2009, 10 a.m., 2172 304 HVC. Rayburn. Joint Meetings Committee on House Administration, to consider a Com- mittee resolution relating to energy demonstration Conference: meeting of conferees on H.R. 2194, to projects; followed by a hearing on Oversight of the Clerk, amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United Sergeant at Arms, Chief Administrative Officer and In- States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expand- spector General of the House of Representatives, 11 a.m., ing economic sanctions against Iran, 1 p.m., SVC–210/ 1310 Longworth. 212.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 28 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 28

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: After the transaction of any Program for Wednesday: Consideration of H.R. morning business (not to extend beyond 90 minutes), 5013—IMPROVE Acquisition Act of 2010 (Subject to a Senate will continue consideration of the motion to pro- Rule). ceed to consideration of S. 3217, Restoring American Fi- nancial Stability Act, and after a period of debate, vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill at 12:20 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue.

HOUSE Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E672 Owens, William L., N.Y., E671 Faleomavaega, Eni F.H., American Samoa, E680 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E674, E686 Adler, John H., N.J., E676 Giffords, Gabrielle, Ariz., E679 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E670, E671, E671, E671, E672, Akin, W. Todd, Mo., E684 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E669 E673, E674, E675, E675, E676 Becerra, Xavier, Calif., E682 Israel, Steve, N.Y., E677, E677, E678, E679, E679, E680, Skelton, Ike, Mo., E680, E681, E685 Berkley, Shelley, Nev., E669 E681, E682, E683, E684 Smith, Lamar, Tex., E683 Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E686, E687, E687, E687, Johnson, Sam, Tex., E670, E672, E674, E677, E678, E688, E688 E680, E681, E682, E683, E686 Speier, Jackie, Calif., E677 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E671, E681 Johnson, Timothy V., Ill., E678, E684 Spratt, John M., Jr., S.C., E676 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E684 Kind, Ron, Wisc., E677, E685 Stupak, Bart, Mich., E675, E679 Doyle, Michael F., Pa., E675 Latham, Tom, Iowa, E669, E670 Sutton, Betty, Ohio, E676 Dreier, David, Calif., E687 Latta, Robert E., Ohio, E670, E671, E674, E676, E678, Wittman, Robert J., Va., E684 Ellison, Keith, Minn., E669 E679, E680, E682, E682, E684 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E682 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E683 McNerney, Jerry, Calif., E678

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