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Vol. 155 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009 No. 32 House of Representatives The House met at 10:30 a.m. the American people today and tonight But people do count in this adminis- f was really there, waiting on the desk tration—finally. The UI benefits will when he got to the Oval Office. He help those who have lost their jobs. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE didn’t bring it with him. He didn’t have There is a payroll deduction that goes The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the very much to do with creating it. He into the average person’s pocket, and order of the House of January 6, 2009, was only in the Senate a short time. It there is going to be, finally, some over- the Chair will now recognize Members was presented to him by the last ad- sight in governing on behalf of the from lists submitted by the majority ministration, and he has now, in just 1 American people, overall, returning and minority leaders for morning-hour month, given us a recovery plan that America to the American people. debate. helps the American people. Above all, I It took 96 months to destroy our f believe the President strikes a very economy. Remember where Mr. Bush delicate balance and walks a very fine, came in. There was a burgeoning sur- THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN— thin tightrope between economic re- plus. We argued in 2000 about whether PROGRESS FOR THE AVERAGE covery and economic disaster. we would pay down the national debt AMERICAN How do you deal with it as it’s going too fast. That’s where we were. He had The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes downhill? How do you arrest it? It’s a plan. He didn’t tell us what his plan the gentleman from Washington (Mr. like being in the mountains. In western was, but it was not only to not pay MCDERMOTT) for 5 minutes. Washington, we have mountains. Peo- down the debt but to build it up dra- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, ple are up, climbing mountains, and matically in the period that followed. tonight, the President will address an one of the first things you have to This President who has now come into expectant country in a joint session of learn to do when climbing mountains office has said we’re going to stop that, Congress, and will give the American where there is snow is learn how to do and we’re going to change what’s going people a report on the progress that he an arrest. You’re sliding down a gla- on. has made and intends to make in the cier. What do you do to stop yourself A New York Times editorial today near future. The key word here is from falling? The first thing you’ve got reminds us that the other side of this ‘‘progress.’’ to learn to do is put that ice ax in and body remains intent on working In barely a month, President Obama hold. Now, the President is working on against American workers. The Gov- has shown us that he can walk the that sort of problem. We are sliding ernor of Mississippi and the Governor down—and have been since Sep- talk. The stimulus package the Presi- of Louisiana say, ‘‘We don’t want that tember—very abruptly, and he has got dent signed into law will take America unemployment money for our part- to bring this slide to a halt and then down a road that we did not see in the time workers.’’ There is clearly some start the climb and get us back up on last administration. It is one that gov- rethinking that has got to be done on our feet and start back on the climb. erns from the center, focused on the behalf of this body in terms of what is There are those who say we ought to going on in this country. Part-time average American—the average person throw the banking institutions over- workers are entitled to the unemploy- who gets up in the morning, gets to board because of their unrestrained ment insurance they paid in. work at 8 o’clock, works until 5 o’clock practices. Maybe we’re going to have to and goes home and takes care of his The American people want a solu- nationalize banks. One doesn’t know tion, and if the Republicans choose to family, maybe coaches baseball, maybe exactly what is going to be necessary, ignore that, the American people have is a single mother who goes home, but the President has begun to show made it clear already that they can re- picks her kids up at daycare and goes that he is willing to make the tough turn to the voting booth and enforce home and takes care of them for the decisions that have to be done. There their will. evening, but it is focused on the aver- are some who say the average Amer- age American. ican does not benefit. I’ve had calls. [From the New York Times, Feb. 24, 2009] Now, in the last 8 years, these people I’ve had people come up to me and say, WHAT PART OF ‘STIMULUS’ DON’T THEY GET? have either been left behind or have ‘‘I pay my bills. I do everything right. Imagine yourself jobless and struggling to been thrown overboard by the last ad- I didn’t go out and borrow a lot of feed your family while the governor of your ministration in its rush to open Amer- state threatens to reject tens of millions of money, and it looks to me like the only dollars in federal aid earmarked for the un- ica’s purse, wallet, whatever you people who are getting any benefit out employed. That is precisely what is hap- want—bank vaults—to their friends. of this are people who made wild, crazy pening in poverty-ridden states like Lou- The economic disaster that President decisions, like bankers. Why am I not isiana and Mississippi where Republican gov- Obama is facing and will talk about to getting something?’’ ernors are threatening to turn away federal

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This behavior re- erywhere understand that our country when we get control of this spending, inforces the disturbing conclusion that the is in serious trouble. We are sinking, But I ask you, and every Member Republican Party seems more interested in and it is on this Congress’ watch, and it who serves here has to ask themselves: ideological warfare than in working on poli- is this Congress’ obligation to fix it. How will history judge the 111th Con- cies that get the country back on track. Fortunately, as President Obama prepares Main Street USA is suffering. Busi- gress if it does not deal with this issue? for his first address to Congress on Tuesday nesses are closing. Wages and hours are Your children and your grand- evening, voters of both parties have noticed. being cut back. Restaurants that once children will come up and say, you About three-quarters of those polled in a re- bustled with customers are half empty, know, ‘‘Grandpop or Grandmom or Dad cent New York Times/CBS News survey—in- and the only waiting line starts at the or Mom, weren’t you there during the cluding more than 60 percent of Repub- unemployment office. 111th Congress when we had $11 trillion licans—said Mr. Obama has been trying to How did we get to these frightening of debt? When the Chinese had such in- work with Republicans. And 63 percent said Republicans in Congress opposed the stim- times? fluence on this country that this Sec- ulus package primarily for political reasons, Look at the numbers. For years retary no longer spoke out on human not because they thought it would be bad for we’ve been spending and spending be- rights and religious freedom when the economy. It should be sobering news for yond our means, mortgaging the future there were 30-some Catholic bishops in Republicans that about 8 in 10 said the party for our children and grandchildren— jail? When we saw all of this going on should be working in a bipartisan way. over $56 trillion in unfunded obliga- with unemployment? What did you do The Republican Party’s attacks on the un- tions through Social Security, Medi- employment insurance portion of the stim- when you were there? Were you there?’’ ulus package are a perfect example. States care and Medicaid. The national debt is Yes, I think you were. What would that accept the stimulus money aimed at the $11 trillion. Standard & Poor’s invest- you do? unemployed are required to abide by new fed- ment service predicts the loss of our This Congress will be a total failure, eral rules that extend unemployment protec- triple-A bond rating as early as 2012. and it will be our children and our tions to low-income workers and others who Imagine the headlines when that day grandchildren who will pay the price, were often shorted or shut out of compensa- comes. and history will judge it very, very tion. This law did not just materialize out of China now holds the paper of 1 of poorly. nowhere. It codified positive changes that every 10 American dollars, and we saw have already taken place in at least half the f for the first time the Secretary of states. CAPTIVE PRIMATE SAFETY ACT To qualify for the first one-third of federal State punting when she was in Beijing, aid, the states need to fix arcane eligibility never raising the issue of human rights (H.R. 80) requirements that exclude far too many low- and religious freedom. Imagine how the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The income workers. To qualify for the rest of Catholic bishops and Buddhist monks Chair recognizes the gentleman from the aid, states have to choose from a menu of who are in prison felt when they heard Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) for 5 min- options that include extending benefits to that the Secretary, because of pan- part-time workers or those who leave their utes. jobs for urgent family reasons, like domestic dering to the Chinese in wanting them Mr. BLUMENAUER. Yesterday, the violence or gravely ill children. to buy our paper, never raised this House engaged in a vigorous debate on Data from the National Employment Law issue. Yet this Congress has done noth- the captive primate bill, H.R. 80, which Project, a nonprofit group, show that 19 ing but spend, spend, spend and talk, would prohibit the interstate transport states qualify for some of the federal financ- talk, talk. of chimpanzees and other monkeys ing and that a dozen others would become el- Congress is made up of parents and across State borders. It was fascinating igible by making one or two policy changes. grandparents. Yet it seems that this Unemployed workers are worst off in the listening to the give-and-take on the Deep South, where relatively few people are Congress is prepared to push all of this floor of the House. The argument eligible to receive payments. Louisiana, Mis- onto our children and our grand- against the bill seemed to center on sissippi and Texas stand out. children. Why won’t Congress act? Why two points: The governors are blowing smoke when has Congress failed to act? What is One was that this bill was not the they suggest that the federal unemployment Congress afraid of? most important thing that we could aid would lead directly to new state taxes. Over the weekend, President Obama possibly be considering at the time. No one knows what the economic climate said, ‘‘ . . . we can’t generate sustained will be when the federal aid has been used up The second was that it would not stop several years from now. But by dumping bil- growth without getting our deficits the ability of some people to have a lions of dollars into shrinking state unem- under control.’’ I could not agree more, chimpanzee as a pet in their own ployment funds, which puts money into the and time will tell if this administra- homes. hands of people who spend it immediately on tion and this Congress will embrace the I found it interesting because the no- food and shelter, the stimulus could help the process that leads to a solution. tion that somehow this measure is not states through the recession and into a time The process that will lead to a solu- the most important issue is true. Con- when unemployment trust funds can be re- tion is the bipartisan commission that gress deals with thousands of issues in plenished. In other words, the stimulus could Congressman JIM COOPER and I have make a tax increase less likely. a wide range of areas—from passing But even if new taxes are required at some proposed with every spending program budgets, to dealing with the national point, the new federal standards would pro- on the table with tax policy. Congress debt, to recovering our economy, to tect more unemployed workers than ever be- would vote up or down on the commis- naming post offices, to dealing with fore and bring states like Louisiana, Mis- sion’s recommendations. protections for the environment. sissippi and Texas into the 21st century. If any Member from either side, from Governors like Mr. Jindal should be wor- my side who is not on this bill or from b 1045 rying about how to end this recession while the Democratic side who is not on this There are a wide range. One of the helping constituents feed and house their things why we have 435 of us here and families—not about finding ways to revive bill, has a better idea that will work— tired election-year arguments about big a better idea rather than just a rotary 100 Senators is because we can do more spending versus small government. speech, a better idea that works—put it than one thing at once. f forward. Don’t hide behind the process. But I will tell you, the woman who is There always seems to be an excuse. in the hospital in Cleveland, who had COMMISSION WITH TEETH: FORC- The American people are experiencing her face ripped off by a chimpanzee last ING CONGRESS TO ADDRESS EN- a crisis of confidence and expect this week, would probably think, along TITLEMENT ISSUE Congress to act. When we gain control with her family and friends, that it The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. of the reckless spending, we will be might be important to deal with the JACKSON-LEE of Texas). The Chair rec- able to rebuild our economy. We will safety of Americans, over 100 of whom

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This has been a jury, 9,000 earmarks with minimal no- family or your community. problem, as we know, for a long time tice—we found that the PMA Group, The second notion, that somehow it but it was brought to a head just re- who lobbied for many earmarks in last would not magically stop overnight the cently when a lobby firm, a powerhouse year’s defense bill the year before that, ability to have a wild animal, that is lobby firm that had $14 million in rev- clients of the PMA Group received as not domesticated, that has no business enue just last year, it was revealed many as up to a dozen earmarks in this being treated as a pet in somebody’s that they were being investigated by omnibus appropriation bill that we’ll home, is an excuse not to act. That be- the FBI. be considering tomorrow. Let me say trays lack of knowledge of what we This firm was quite prominent. It that again. A firm under investigation have done dealing with animal welfare passed a lot of campaign contributions by Federal authorities, for what might for the last 50 years. to Members here on Capitol Hill. In re- be misused or mishandled campaign To be able to deal with frameworks turn, clients of this lobbying firm re- contributions to Members of Congress, moving forward, establishing protec- ceived in one defense appropriation bill clients of that firm are receiving ear- tions is important. In 2003 we dealt $300 million. So it was quite lucrative marks in the appropriation bill that with the problem of having large cats, for this firm obviously to do what it we’ll be passing tomorrow, and not one tigers, lions, panthers that people kept was doing. Member here has the ability to go in as pets. We’re also going to have to do Anyway, it was revealed that the FBI and challenge a single one of those ear- something in the long run with other was investigating this firm, and within marks. It’s take-it-or-leave-it on the inappropriate pets like crocodiles and days, the firm completely imploded. It whole bill, one vote at the end, take-it- pythons. has dissolved. One week or so after it or-leave-it, no ability to challenge. These are not trivial items. This is was revealed, it’s gone, but the damage That simply isn’t right, Madam Speak- not appropriate treatment for some of has been wrought to the dignity and er. That’s not right. God’s creatures, and they put families decorum of this House. We sit here That’s why we need the Ethics Com- at risk. We in Congress should estab- today all under suspicion because a mittee to take a look at this. We know lish these frameworks to avoid future firm spread so many campaign con- from press reports that somebody’s problems. tributions around, and many earmarks taking a look at it. Politico reported The most important point is that, if were received. And no matter what the on February 12 that, ‘‘Several sources the provisions of our bill had been es- intent was or the motive here, the ap- said FBI agents have spent months lay- tablished policy, that poor woman pearance of this does not reflect well ing the groundwork for their current wouldn’t be in a hospital in Cleveland on the dignity and decorum of the investigation, including conducting re- because the monkey that attacked her House. search on earmarks and campaign con- would not have been shipped from Mis- We have to remember that most of tributions.’’ souri (along with others that were dis- the earmarks sought by this firm, this Now, we may not want to look at it, bursed around the country) to Con- firm that is now under investigation, but the Justice Department is. We have necticut to her neighbor. are for for-profit entities, private busi- the obligation here to uphold the dig- I would suggest that it’s important nesses. These earmarks are essentially nity and decorum of the House. Our for people to take a step back and look no-bid contracts. A Member of Con- standard should not be investigations, at critical areas of animal welfare and gress will simply say, I want an ear- convictions, and imprisonment. It the relationship that we have with mark for this firm. Maybe it might be ought to be what upholds the dignity of them. It is important to pass this legis- in his district, it might not, but it’s a the House. Let’s pass this resolution. lation, as the House did overwhelm- private, for-profit-making company, f ingly last session, only to have it die in getting a Federal contract without the Senate. It’s important to pass it scrutiny otherwise, with nothing and THE ESSENCE OF THE GREATNESS again, but it’s also important for peo- no other bids. Nobody else can bid on OF AMERICA LIES IN ITS PEO- ple to be able to deal with establishing it. PLE, NOT IN ITS GOVERNMENT an appropriate framework for relation- Here, let me just step back for a sec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ships with animals so that it doesn’t ond. One thing that is unbelievable Chair recognizes the gentleman from have to become the most important here is we will be considering an omni- California (Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN) for thing in the world for one family or bus appropriation bill, a $410 billion 5 minutes. one community. Instead, we have a log- bill, tomorrow. We received a list of Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- ical, rational set of policies that are the earmarks that will be in that bill fornia. Mr. Speaker, it’s interesting good for the welfare of animals, that yesterday. So I think within 36 hours sitting on the floor listening to the protect our families and have the Fed- or so of receiving the list of 9,000 ear- speeches during this period of time. eral Government playing its appro- marks, we will be considering the bill. On the one hand, I listened to the priate role. Now, we have had rules in this House, gentleman from Virginia talk about a Already 20 States around the country and good rules, passed which stipulate bipartisan approach to deal with our have done their job with an outright that we have transparency, that we are problem of fiscally irresponsibility and prohibition. It’s time for the Federal supposed to be given notice of these the load of debt that we are placing on Government to amend the Lacey Act earmarks well in advance. I would sub- our children and grandchildren. On the to extend the protections dealing with mit that 36 hours for 9,000 is hardly other hand, I did hear a gentleman captive primates, to help in a small but transparency, but even if it were, from the other side of the aisle talk critical way make all our communities transparency has to be followed by ac- about why it’s Bush’s fault. more livable and our families safer, countability. Accountability means When I was in school, they were healthier and more economically se- that somebody should be able to stand teaching us debate. We talked about cure. up and challenge any of these ear- the ad hominem argument, the person- f marks, to challenge whether or not a alization of the argument. Usually that for-profit entity, a company in some- meant that when you didn’t have the OUR STANDARD SHOULD BE WHAT body’s district, ought to be getting a facts you tried to make it personal. UPHOLDS THE DIGNITY OF THE sole-source contract by a Member, with There was also discussion by a gen- HOUSE no scrutiny by other Members of this tleman from the other side of the aisle The SPEAKER pro tempore. The body. I cannot come to the floor tomor- about the fact that we’re finally going Chair recognizes the gentleman from row, nor can any other Member, and to be concerned about the people of Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) for 5 minutes. challenge any of these earmarks, to America, as if those who disagree with Mr. FLAKE. Madam Speaker, yester- look at the relationship between ear- you would be people who are not inter- day I introduced a privileged resolution marks, campaign contributions, or to ested in Americans. I’m not sure that

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With 708 danc- difficult economic situation, and as did understand the seriousness and the ers this year representing over 350 stu- others, I returned to my district to depth of this economic difficulty. dent organizations and 180 individual talk to constituents about that. I had a And lastly, I asked them: The eco- groups, THON has shattered previous tele-town hall where we had over 6,000 nomic crisis’ impact on me is such year’s record. people on the line, and I listened to that—and the response, number one, Madam Speaker, it is this type of their comments. I also sent out a ques- was, I am okay right now, but I’m wor- leadership and dedication that gives tionnaire by e-mail, and thus far we’ve ried about what will happen to me if me renewed hope that our Nation’s received over 1,800 responses. I thought the economy continues to get worse, 59 best days are still ahead of us. As a it might be informative to tell this percent. Thirty-three percent of the proud Penn State alumnus, I join with body the feelings of the people in my people said, I will face tough decisions colleagues such as Congressman WOLF, district, at least as reflected in this but I will survive. And less than 9 per- a Penn State alumni, in saying it is survey; although I realize it is not a cent said, I do not know how I will not only an honor to be associated with scientific survey. make it through the time. a first class institution, it is a privilege In response to the question, what is Interesting thing about that response to share that association with the the most immediate economic concern is the resiliency of the American peo- 15,000 students that participated in you face, overwhelmingly, 53 percent of ple. They do believe, they do have faith THON. the respondents said they were most that we will get out of this, but they We Penn Staters have a saying: ‘‘We concerned about declining value of re- believe that we will get out of it are Penn State.’’ But, Madam Speaker, tirement accounts. We ought to be very through the ingenuity, the creativity, as you can see, it goes without ques- concerned about that, because if we the stick-to-it-iveness of the work tion that these students are truly the send a message to the world that we ethic of the American people, not gov- ‘‘we’’ in Penn State. are fiscally irresponsible, that more ernment. f and more spending and more and more While certain government programs RECESS debt is the way to get out of the situa- might be able to assist, we should not tion that we got into because of spend- forget that the essence of the greatness The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ing and debt, those retirement ac- of America lies in its people, not in its ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair counts are going to lose more value. government. This government reflects declares the House in recess until noon We ought to be concerned about the fu- its people. This government is one that today. ture, as well as the immediate present. was set up to protect the rights of the Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 3 min- Secondly, in response to the ques- people but also to be protected against utes a.m.), the House stood in recess tion, what is the most important ele- an overweening government. If we are until noon. ment of an economic stimulus package, to work ourselves out of this economy, f the number one response was tax cuts. we must rely on the people for their b 1200 Why? Because many of the American creativity and do nothing that im- people do believe the argument that pinges upon that. AFTER RECESS raising taxes in the midst of a reces- f The recess having expired, the House sion doesn’t make sense and that tax was called to order by the Speaker pro cuts, properly articulated, properly en- b 1100 tempore (Mr. BLUMENAUER) at noon. forced, create a stimulus to the private CONGRATULATING DANCE MARA- f sector, particularly the small- and me- THON AT PENN STATE UNIVER- dium-sized businesses where the jobs PRAYER SITY IN ITS MONEY RAISING EF- are really created, not the government The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. FORT TO COMBAT CHILDREN’S sector. Secondly, the biggest response Coughlin, offered the following prayer: CANCER was, nothing, the economy is strongest Lord of history and Father of all hu- when government does not interfere. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The manity, as we mark Black History And the third response was funding for Chair recognizes the gentleman from Month this year, anxiety gives us much infrastructure projects. And unfortu- Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 to pray about. Yet we have much to nately, the percentage of money that minutes. celebrate as well. goes to infrastructure projects is rel- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. The Honorable JOHN LEWIS tells a atively small, as is the percentage that Madam Speaker, I rise today to bring story which may serve as a parable for goes towards tax cuts. attention to a great cause and to con- African American history in the United The next question: Are you satisfied gratulate the over 15,000 young men States. On a Sunday afternoon, he was with the economic stimulus package and women at Penn State University one of 15 children who took refuge in Congress passed? Thirty-four percent of who participated in the largest stu- Aunt Sevena’s house because a storm the people in my district said, no, the dent-run philanthropy in the world— was brewing. As the storm let loose, details of the size and scope needed to THON. the house began to sway. The wood be- be worked out. Perhaps they thought THON, which is short for Dance Mar- neath their feet began to bend. A cor- having less than 24 hours to look at a athon, is a student-run venture led by ner of the room started lifting up. 1,076 page bill was inappropriate. The the Penn State University Interfrater- That was when Aunt Sevena told the second largest response, 33 percent, nity and the Panhellenic Council whose children to line up and hold hands. was, no, Congress shouldn’t have mission is to conquer pediatric cancer Then she had them walk as a group passed any stimulus package. Those by providing outstanding emotional back and forth from kitchen to the are concerned that a stimulus package and financial support for the children, front of the house toward every corner does not stimulate. And third, by a families, researchers and staff at the of the room that was rising. Fifteen much, much smaller margin, yes, any- Penn State Children’s Hospital. children were walking with the wind, thing the government can do is better Madam Speaker, this is no ordinary holding that trembling house down than nothing. student organization. Dating back to from flying to the sky with the weight The next question: I expect the worse 1972 when the first THON was held, a of their own bodies. They had learned of the economic crisis to be over with- small group of dancers raised approxi- that You, Lord, were right in the midst in—and this is truly difficult to read mately $2,000. This past weekend, over of the storm and Your voice could be because it said that 42 percent of the 15,000 student volunteers raised $7.49 heard in the thunder. respondents thought it would take 24 million to fight pediatric cancer. Since Throughout history, Lord, Your pres- months or more. Second largest re- its inception in 1972, THON has raised ence can be found. Be with this House

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And he Chair has examined the Journal of the (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina said in 1991 in a mayoral race when he last day’s proceedings and announces asked and was given permission to ad- supported a candidate other than the to the House his approval thereof. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- candidate I supported that black people Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- vise and extend his remarks.) will vote for white people and white nal stands approved. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. people will vote for black people as Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the long as race isn’t the issue, and he sup- Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I National Guard Youth Challenge Pro- ported a white candidate who was the demand a vote on agreeing to the gram. When we invest in the mentoring incumbent mayor because he had Speaker’s approval of the Journal. and education of our children, we pro- worked with him as a State legislator, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The vide them a strong foundation for their and that was the cause of his defeat in question is on the Speaker’s approval future success. The National Guard 1992. But he was early in the call for bi- of the Journal. Youth Challenge Program has a proven racial voting. The question was taken; and the track record of teaching the leadership, When I ran for office the first time Speaker pro tempore announced that citizenship and life skills that can for this seat that I was successful in the ayes appeared to have it. make a difference in so many lives. 2006, it wasn’t particularly popular for Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. I am particularly proud to have African Americans to come out and Speaker, I object to the vote on the members and supporters of the pro- support me openly. Many did or I ground that a quorum is not present gram here on Capitol Hill today, in- wouldn’t be here. But he was one of the and make the point of order that a cluding General John Conaway, chair- first, and there wasn’t an issue in his quorum is not present. man of the National Guard Youth mind about race. It was about who The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Foundation, and also Colonel Jackie could go the best job. ant to clause 8, rule XX, further pro- Fogle, Director of the South Carolina Alvin King was a leader. He leaves ceedings on this question will be post- Youth Challenge Academy, as they cel- three sons and a daughter, a daughter, poned. ebrate and bring recognition to the ex- Esperanza, who he loved as well as his The point of no quorum is considered traordinary work that they are doing withdrawn. three sons, but who serves as an intern on behalf of our Nation’s youth. in my office and was the apple of his f I am grateful to have introduced leg- eye; his sons Alvin, Samuel and Ash- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE islation that would help expand the re- ley, and his wife, Rosalva, who he dear- sources for these programs to ensure The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the ly loved and will miss him dearly, as they continue to have a positive im- gentleman from Ohio (Mr. WILSON) will I and the City of Memphis. pact on the young men and women in come forward and lead the House in the our communities. I am particularly f Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. WILSON of Ohio led the Pledge grateful to see the plans for success in REPUBLICANS SAY ‘‘GET SERIOUS of Allegiance as follows: Guam with Governor Felix Camacho ABOUT FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: and First Lady Joann Camacho. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the FREEZE SPENDING NOW’’ In conclusion, God bless our troops, United States of America, and to the Repub- (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, and we will never forget September the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 11th. mission to address the House for 1 f minute and to revise and extend his re- f marks.) MOVING FROM BANK CARE TO MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO ALVIN Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, during HEALTH CARE KING these challenging economic times, (Mr. KUCINICH asked and was given (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- American families and small busi- permission to address the House for 1 mission to address the House for 1 nesses are making sacrifices to make minute and to revise and extend his re- minute.) ends meet, and Congress should do the marks.) Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, yesterday same. Mr. KUCINICH. Fifty million Ameri- in Memphis, Tennessee, my hometown With all the talk about fiscal respon- cans without any health insurance, an- and the site of Tennessee 9, a great sibility in Washington, D.C., it is time other 50 million underinsured. There leader in our community passed away, for our Democratic colleagues to put has never been a more significant mo- a gentleman by the name of Alvin our money where their mouth is, and ment where this country has the oppor- King. Republicans are willing to come to- tunity to turn crisis into opportunity Alvin King was 73 years old, and dur- gether across the aisle and make the by making it possible for all Americans ing his time in Memphis, he was a po- hard choices necessary to put our fiscal for the first time to have a plan of na- litical leader. He was an African Amer- house in order. tional health care, a universal, single- ican gentleman. This is Black History Judging from what is scheduled to payer, not-for-profit health care sys- Month. He was the third Memphian come to the floor tomorrow, Mr. tem, where all $2.2 trillion that is spent elected to the House of Representatives Speaker, it looks like the majority just for health care will be spent for health in Tennessee since reconstruction in doesn’t get it. Just slightly over one care for people and not for profit for in- 1868, and he served in the House of Rep- week after passing a $1 trillion so- surance companies. Insurance compa- resentatives for 24 years, the third called stimulus bill, Democrats in Con- nies make money not providing health longest serving African American in gress are planning to pass another big care. the Tennessee House of Representa- spending bill, $410 billion, 9,000 ear- With so many Americans without tives. marks as usual, the largest increase in health care today, it is urgent that we I served with Representative King for discretionary spending since the Carter recognize the value of H.R. 676 to pro- 10 of those years when I was a senator administration. vide Americans with the coverage they and he was a very capable, well-liked House Republicans and millions of need, plus we stop this system which is and effective legislator. Americans are saying enough is excluding people from being able to get He did something that is I guess em- enough. Let’s do what every American the care they need because of the cost bodied in our President, Barack family, what the every small business of premiums and copays. Obama, showing that people can get be- is doing. Let’s freeze Federal spending This is a moment that we need to yond race. Alvin King was born in the immediately and come together to get seize. H.R. 676, universal, single-payer, civil rights era when it was important this Congress’ house in order.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:41 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.008 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE H2610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 24, 2009 PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL BRING fiscal choices. Unfortunately, they are Security Adviser for the Speaker. Mike ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE BUDG- about 8 years and $5 trillion short with Sheehy has given three decades of serv- ET PROCESS their newfound fiscal conservatism. ice to his country, much of it here in (Mr. WILSON of Ohio asked and was Remember, George Bush inherited a the House of Representatives. given permission to address the House surplus. What was the answer to the When the Speaker first appointed me for 1 minute.) surplus? Tax cuts. Then we had the at- to the House Permanent Select Com- Mr. WILSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, tacks of 9/11. What was the answer to mittee on Intelligence 6 years ago, tonight the American people will hear that? Tax cuts. Then we had the mis- Mike was one of the first people I the truth about the fiscal situation begotten war in Iraq. What was the an- turned to. His deep experience on intel- that President Obama inherited. swer to that? Tax cuts. A war fought ligence matters, as well as his knowl- There won’t be any sugarcoating in on borrowed money and tax cuts. And edge of the House and its Members, the form of accounting gimmicks that then we had the bank collapse and the have served the Speaker and all of us hide the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, recession growing into a depression. well over the years. natural disasters and some Medicare And what was the answer of George Especially after the Speaker asked payments. President Obama believes Bush? Tax cuts. And what is the an- me to chair the Select Intelligence that government should be honest, and swer of the Republicans today? Tax Oversight Panel, I have frequently he is doing the right thing by elimi- cuts. sought his advice on a wide range of For them to say they are for fiscal nating accounting gimmicks. Such issues, and I’ve found him to be always responsibility and honest budgeting tricks gave the false impression that thoughtful and well-informed, and I after those 8 years is laughable. The the government was actually address- might add, always calm. He is a con- Obama administration is going to give ing our Nation’s fiscal mess when it summate professional. it straight to the American people to- really wasn’t. As he leaves his position here on Cap- night. They have made a hash out of it, Mr. Speaker, tonight President itol Hill, I and others want to recognize and we are going to try to fix it, but it Obama will level with the American him, thank him and wish him well. is going to take some time. people about the $1.3 trillion deficit f that he inherited from President Bush. f $410 BILLION ‘‘OMINOUS’’ In the days ahead, we will work with STIMULATE THE ECONOMY—DRILL APPROPRIATIONS BILL President Obama to make the hard OFFSHORE (Mr. KIRK asked and was given per- choices necessary to put us back on a (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was mission to address the House for 1 fiscally responsible path. given permission to address the House minute and to revise and extend his re- f for 1 minute and to revise and extend marks.) CONGRESS MUST QUIT SPENDING his remarks.) Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, the House Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, some will vote on the $410 billion ‘‘ominous’’ (Mr. LATTA asked and was given day in the future we may live in a land appropriations bill this week. The bill’s permission to address the House for 1 flowing with renewable green energy, text was finished weeks ago but kept minute and to revise and extend his re- windmills on every corner, cute little secret from the American people, and marks.) battery-operated cars in every garage. now we know why. The legislation con- Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, last week But the path to blissful nirvana is long tains 9,000 earmarks to be approved, it was my privilege during our work pe- and we have just begun that journey. ironically, the same week as we had a riod back in the district to be at seven Right now, our primary fuel source fiscal responsibility summit. of my county courthouses. What I did for vehicles is crude oil, whether we Last night, my staff and I stayed up was I met one-on-one all morning and like it or not. We get most of it from to read this bill, longer than the stim- all afternoon and we got locked into the Middle East. We transfer billions of ulus. We found no less than 12 ear- the courthouses in the evenings to talk dollars of taxpayer money to countries marks for clients of a lobbying firm to these people that we represent. And that don’t like us or respect us, coun- that was raided by the FBI 3 months they are concerned. They are con- tries that have ties to radical terror- ago. The leaders of Paul Magliochetti cerned about the spending that has ists that want to kill us. and Associates will likely go to jail, been going on in this Congress. The American people support clean but their earmarks from this criminal I had one gentleman wait 4 hours, 4 offshore drilling. It is good for the enterprise are in this legislation, total- hours, to come up and just sit across country. We will keep our money in ing over $8 million of the taxpayers’ from the desk from me for 30 seconds America instead of sending it overseas. money, all approved by the leaders of and say we are spending too much Offshore drilling creates high-paying this House. This is irresponsible spend- money in this country. They are wor- jobs for Americans. We reduce the risk ing by a criminal enterprise to the det- ried about what is happening to their of oil spills from tankers from the Mid- riment of this Congress. future, to their kids’ future and their dle East. Oil companies will send mil- f grandkids’ future. lions of dollars to our Treasury for the You know, it is tough when you pick right to lease offshore, and it can be PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL up the paper and try to explain it to done cleanly and safely. PRESENT AN HONEST BUDGET them. They say, where is this money But the new administration has THAT CUTS THE DEFICIT IN coming from that is being borrowed? blocked offshore drilling. With all the HALF IN FIVE YEARS Over the weekend we saw the Secretary rhetoric about stimulating the econ- (Ms. SUTTON asked and was given of State was over in China with cup in omy, one would think that a real stim- permission to address the House for 1 hand saying we need you to keep buy- ulus would be to drill off our shores minute.) ing our debt. and bring jobs and money to Americans Ms. SUTTON. Mr. Speaker, President The folks back home are concerned instead of going into debt with the elu- Obama inherited a fiscal mess created about their future and they want this sive stimulus package. by 8 years of Republican economic and Congress to do something, and that And that’s just the way it is. fiscal policies. Tonight, our new Presi- means we have got to quit spending. f dent will begin the slow process of re- f b 1215 storing fiscal discipline to Washington. He will do that first by leveling with FIXING THE BUDGET RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF the American people about the true (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given MIKE SHEEHY costs of the budget he’ll release on permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. HOLT asked and was given per- Thursday. minute.) mission to address the House for 1 Second, he will re-institute the pay- Mr. DEFAZIO. Well, we just heard minute.) as-you-go guidelines similar to those from the Republican side of the aisle Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today that have been in place here in the that they are ready to make the tough to recognize Mike Sheehy, the National Democratic House now for the last 2

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:08 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.011 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE February 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2611 years. The principle of pay-as-you-go souri, plant has the key ingredients to Our economy nationwide and in my played an instrumental role in creating be part of the survival and success of home State of New Jersey is in worse the budget surpluses of the 1990s. Un- Chrysler. shape than ever. fortunately, those commonsense prin- The workforce at the plant is among As a result of the economic deterio- ciples were rejected by the Bush ad- the most productive in the industry, ration that occurred under President ministration, and helped lead to the and the plant itself has had a half bil- Bush’s policy, the projected deficit for record deficit that our country must lion dollars invested in it for flexible fiscal year 2009 has reached an unprece- now address. manufacturing to give it the ability to dented $1.2 trillion. This deficit did not And, third, President Obama is ex- build the cars of the future today. The arise overnight, and out of the blue. pected to propose mandatory, across- manufacturing technology reduces the President Bush inherited a healthy $5.6 the-board spending cuts to offset any carbon footprint, and provides long- trillion surplus. new initiative that expands the govern- term savings and energy use. This And so, Mr. Speaker, we need to ment’s red ink. state-of-the-art plant and its record- bring our country back to fiscal re- Mr. Speaker, these reforms will help setting workers are the example of sponsibility. us cut the budget deficit in half over what can help the industry and Chrys- f the next 5 years, which is not bad, con- ler survive and thrive in the future. ACT FISCALLY RESPONSIBLY AND sidering what we inherited from our f IN A BIPARTISAN MANNER Republican friends. MAKING QUALITY CARE f (Mr. FLEMING asked and was given ACCESSIBLE TO PATIENTS permission to address the House for 1 ALICE IN WONDERLAND WORLD OF (Mr. BOUSTANY asked and was minute.) CONGRESSIONAL BUDGETING given permission to address the House Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Speaker, 2 weeks (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given for 1 minute and to revise and extend ago this body spent over $1 trillion of permission to address the House for 1 his remarks.) taxpayer dollars on programs that will minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, to- grow the size of government, but won’t marks.) night President Obama is expected to stimulate the economy to help us get Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, wel- unveil some of his health care reform, out of this financial crisis. come to the Alice in Wonderland world and I hope to work with the President Consumer confidence remains low, of congressional budgeting, a place to lower costs for American families and fear of the future remains, as evi- where Congress calls for fiscal respon- and make health care more accessible denced by the lowest Dow since 1997. sibility, but then spends well beyond without dramatically raising taxes. Last week I held two town hall meet- our means, even as the budget deficit Some of my Democratic colleagues ings in my district in Northwest Lou- grows to over $1.4 trillion. advocate for government-run universal isiana. In both meetings, the feelings We’re all too familiar with the litany health coverage, but coverage alone were the same. People are scared and of the spending that’s already occurred does not guarantee access. Too many they are angry. They are looking for this session; $350 billion for the TARP rural communities currently lack doc- solutions. Instead we give them waste- bailout, $787 billion for the pork-filled tors, and Medicare payment cuts and ful spending and social programs fund- stimulus bill, and this week, right after frivolous lawsuits have driven pro- ed with one-time money. Now we hear the so-called fiscal responsibility sum- viders out of business in underserved of a plan to finance this with taxes on mit, Congressional leaders will bring communities. the back of small businesses and on the up a giant omnibus spending bill that Health care reform should be based taxpayers themselves. will spend another $410 billion, an 8 on three basic principles, information, To help this economy, we must allow percent increase over funding from last choice and control. Information that business to expedite depreciation year, and has over 9,000 earmarks. My provides real information to patients schedules, eliminate capital gains constituents aren’t seeing an 8 percent and doctors, choice that allows free- taxes and reduce payroll deductions increase in their paychecks. dom of choice to choose a doctor and and dedicate dollars to infrastructure The nonpartisan Brookings Institu- develop a doctor/patient relationship, projects, including I–49 in Louisiana. tion also cited recently, and I quote, and control, which creates real port- As we move to consider the half tril- ‘‘these are just not deficits as far as ability for families. lion dollar omnibus, I urge my col- the eye can see, but they’re trillion- Working together, I believe we can leagues to act fiscally responsible and dollar deficits as far as the eye can achieve real results and make health in a bipartisan manner. see.’’ care much more affordable and acces- f Mr. Speaker we’re making sacrifices sible. We all agree that our system will COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION every day. Congress should continue to make America more competitive and REFORM do the same. give families peace of mind. And that’s f why we need to work together to put (Mr. BACA asked and was given per- the doctor and patient back in control. mission to address the House for 1 CHRYSLER PLANT’S FUTURE IN f minute.) FENTON, MISSOURI Mr. BACA. I rise today to urge my (Mr. CARNAHAN asked and was BUSH BUDGET LEGACY—DEEP colleagues, our leadership, Speaker given permission to address the House DEFICITS AND ECONOMIC DECLINE PELOSI, President Obama, to work with for 1 minute and to revise and extend (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given CHC on comprehensive immigration re- his remarks.) permission to address the House for 1 form. Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, Chrys- minute and to revise and extend his re- Two weeks ago this legislative body ler Corporation has a proud history of marks.) passed a significant bill that will help producing cars, trucks and vans in the Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, over the our devastated economy. We cannot Fenton, Missouri, plant. The workers last 8 years, the Bush administration forget the other gaping wound here, there helped Chrysler survive its dark- turned our budget situation from rosy our broken immigration system. We est hours in the 1980s, and helped it to grim. President Bush and the Repub- are making a big mistake if we con- thrive during the 1990s and 2000s. lican Congress pushed their economic tinue to ignore the 12 to 14 million un- The U.S. Government has stepped in policies as an answer to the prolonged documented immigrants who are part to help our American automakers sur- growth that never came. They let of this economy. This is not something vive and to protect American jobs. I budget rules lapse and enacted expen- that we should sweep under the rug was truly disappointed to read in the sive tax cuts for the wealthiest few, with more unrealistic enforcement- St. Louis Post Dispatch that the Fen- with no offsets. only fixes to the immigration system. ton, Missouri, plant may be at risk Now it turns out, instead of spurring Enforcement-only approaches makes under Chrysler’s viability plan. By al- long-term growth, these trickle-down the situation worse by generating an most every measure, the Fenton, Mis- policies have cost our Nation dearly. underground economy and encouraging

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:41 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.013 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE H2612 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 24, 2009 a demand for vulnerable, undocu- for all of us. Imagine this: We are only terday. It is, in fact, a place where our mented workers. one law away from guaranteeing access soldiers are working very hard, but it I urge my colleagues not to let poli- to affordable care for everyone every- is also a place where we can find an- tics cloud a real solution. The only an- where in these United States. other location. We are studying the swer is comprehensive immigration re- f issue, but I think it is possible to close form. Guantanamo Bay. REPUBLICAN ALTERNATIVE f f RECOVERY PLAN ANTICIPATING THE JOINT SESSION (Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida A PROPOSED TAX HOLIDAY OF CONGRESS asked and was given permission to ad- (Mr. GOHMERT asked and was given (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given dress the House for 1 minute and to re- permission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 vise and extend her remarks.) minute.) minute and to revise and extend his re- Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I have marks.) Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, House proposed a tax holiday plan. The bill Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, tonight, Republicans refused, to a person, to has been filed. I think the first one was when President Obama speaks to a support the economic course that laid over here on the Clerk’s desk as joint session of Congress, I will be on President Obama’s recovery plan of- soon as we were sworn in. It would the aisle to greet him, as I have for the fered. allow the American people to keep past 20 years. It’s always my honor and The Republican proposal is made up their own income for 2 months. It privilege to shake the hand of the almost entirely of tax cuts for the would allow them to keep their with- President of the United States. And it’s wealthy and strips virtually all of the holding. really electrifying. But I think tonight, job-creation investments that was nec- When I brought it up to President Mr. Speaker, the anticipation is even essary to transform our economy for Obama, he seemed intrigued by the more electrifying than usual. Our new the future. Their alternative plan had idea. He said, ‘‘Ah, you need to talk to President, who has done such a wonder- no funds for American infrastructure Larry Summers about it.’’ ful job in bringing us hope, is going to needs, no investment in energy effi- Larry Summers said, ‘‘Sure, I’ll talk come tonight to speak with the Con- ciency, and no protection for health to you.’’ gress and tell us his plans. I hope and care, no money for police officers and Well, he didn’t take my calls, but I know that under his administration, teachers and no food assistance for nonetheless, I was really gratified Sat- we will fix health care and have it uni- struggling families, and offered no urday to hear the President say he was versal for everyone. chance for America to come out of this going to put people’s money, their We know, and under his administra- recession stronger and more able to withholdings, in their paychecks so tion, we will look at our energy policy compete economically. they wouldn’t have to wait for a rebate and wean ourselves off of foreign oil so Mr. Speaker, when are House Repub- check. I said, ‘‘Wow, fantastic. He’s that America can truly be energy inde- licans going to realize that you can going to help the American people.’’ pendent. fool some of the people some of the The average household was going to We need to get our fiscal House in time, but you can’t fool all of the peo- get to keep about $1,000 a month under order, and the President’s going to ad- ple all of the time? the proposal. It was going to be great. dress that as well. f It was going to help people buy cars. So as we anticipate his speech, Mr. Yet, as it turns out, he said it’s $65 a Speaker, I want to say to the President b 1230 month. Boy, that’s like throwing some- of the United States, that I am willing PROSPERITY AHEAD FOR ALL body who’s drowning a toothpick and and want to work with him hand-in- AMERICAN PEOPLE saying, ‘‘Grab hold and hang on and hand, hope we can do it on a bipartisan we’ll help you.’’ Let’s get them their basis, and I look forward to his words (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked real money back. tonight. and was given permission to address f f the House for 1 minute.) Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER NO PATIENT LEFT BEHIND Speaker, what an exciting and wonder- PRO TEMPORE (Mr. KAGEN asked and was given fully forward day that we have today The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. permission to address the House for 1 when we will be addressed by the Com- BLUMENAUER). Pursuant to clause 8 of minute and to revise and extend his re- mander in Chief regarding the state of rule XX, the Chair will postpone fur- marks.) the Nation. All I can think about is we ther proceedings today on motions to Mr. KAGEN. Mr. Speaker, we’re have planted the seeds of the economic suspend the rules on which a recorded going to be listening this evening to stimulus package, a plan that should vote or the yeas and nays are ordered, President Obama, and one of his fea- help no matter who you are and where or on which the vote is objected to tured subjects will be health care. you are in the nooks and crannies of under clause 6 of rule XX. What we don’t need in the United this Nation, how this Commander in Record votes on postponed questions States is socialized medicine. We don’t Chief will tell us of the prosperity will be taken later. need more government control of our ahead, of the brighter days ahead. I personal lives. look forward to that kind of leadership, f What we do need is access to afford- for, when you are in troubling times, HONORING PAUL NEWMAN able health care for everyone. And to you plant the seeds to make it better. Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to guarantee access to affordable care for Our instruction to America is that no suspend the rules and agree to the reso- every citizen, we need to enact the es- area should be left out. The rural poor lution (H. Res. 18) honoring the life, sential elements of health care, which should not be left out. The urban cen- achievements, and contributions of are, first, that there shall be no dis- ters should not be left out. As we are Paul Newman. crimination against any citizen due to watching the States, we are seeing that The Clerk read the title of the resolu- any pre-existing condition. some of them are making decisions tion. Second, there should be open disclo- that do not impact all of the people. The text of the resolution is as fol- sure of all prices, so we know the price We are going to call them to be able to lows: of a pill before we swallow it. be held accountable because this H. RES. 18 And, third, we need to secure the money is not for their own personal same discounts for all citizens so we all piggy banks. Whereas Paul Newman, a great American actor, film director, entrepreneur, humani- pay the same price for the same service Let me also say, Mr. Speaker, that I tarian, and automobile racing enthusiast, or product. was gratified that the chairman of the passed away on September 26, 2008; We can also create the largest risk Homeland Security Committee allowed Whereas Paul Newman was born on Janu- pools possible to leverage down prices me to travel to Guantanamo Bay yes- ary 26, 1925, in Shaker Heights, Ohio;

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:35 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.015 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE February 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2613 Whereas following his service in the Navy Paul Newman was born in Cleveland, nent figures in the American arts for during World War II in the Pacific theater, Ohio, to parents Arthur and Teresa over 50 years. Paul Newman completed his degree at Newman during the tumultuous eco- Paul Newman was born on January Kenyon College and later at the Yale School nomic times of the 1920s. A supposed 26, 1925 in Shaker Heights, Ohio. His fa- of Drama; ther owned a sporting goods store, but Whereas Paul Newman is considered one of athletic powerhouse, Paul Newman’s America’s most accomplished actors and his first love during high school ended up Mr. Newman was more interested in career in film and on stage spanned over being football rather than acting or following his mother’s and uncle’s in- fifty years; theater. However, following high terest in the arts, and he started acting Whereas Paul Newman was nominated for school graduation, the legendary New- in grade school. After less than a year ten Oscars, winning Best Actor in 1986 for his man would eventually enlist in the at Ohio University in Athens, he joined role in The Color of Money and two honorary United States Navy Air Corps, and the Navy, and served for 3 years during Oscars, the Humanitarian Award in 1993 and would spend a portion of his service World War II. After the war, he at- the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1985; tended Kenyon College on an athletic Whereas Paul Newman brought life to time as a radio operator in the Pacific during World War II. scholarship where he played football many memorable characters, including and acted in numerous plays before ‘‘Hud’’, ‘‘Cool Hand Luke’’, ‘‘Butch Cassidy’’, Upon conclusion of his military serv- ‘‘Henry Gondorff’’, and ‘‘Fast Eddie’’; ice, Mr. Newman resumed his colle- graduating in 1949. Mr. Newman later Whereas in 1982, Paul Newman co-founded giate pursuits by attending Kenyon studied drama at Yale University, and Newman’s Own, a premium food and bev- College of Ohio where he would major soon thereafter, he made his first debut erage company that began with salad in theater, thereby fostering his love of on Broadway in the play ‘‘Picnic.’’ A dressings and has expanded to over 150 vari- acting and the arts. In addition to his year later, in 1954, he starred in his eties of all-natural food and beverage prod- undergraduate studies, Mr. Newman first Hollywood film, ‘‘The Silver Chal- ucts; ice,’’ a flop that he good-naturedly Whereas Paul Newman was a dedicated also studied at Yale’s School of Drama before taking a leap of faith and pur- laughed at for the rest of his life. philanthropist, donating all of the profits Although his first film was a failure suing his acting ambitions on New from Newman’s Own sales for educational in his eyes, the 1956 movie ‘‘Somebody and charitable purposes, totaling over York’s famed Broadway scene—and the $250,000,000 in donations; Up There Likes Me’’ made him a star, rest, as they say, is history. and more hits followed: ‘‘The Long, Whereas Paul Newman founded eleven Hole From his 1953 Broadway debut in the Hot Summer’’ opposite his soon-to-be- in the Wall camps around the world, named Pulitzer Prize winning comedy ‘‘Pic- wife, Joanne Woodward, ‘‘Cat on a Hot for the outlaw gang made famous by New- nic’’ to his unforgettable roles in such man’s portrayal of Butch Cassidy in Butch Tin Roof’’ and ‘‘The Young Philadel- films as ‘‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,’’ Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and dedicated phians.’’ All of these film classics have to providing free recreation to children with ‘‘Cool Hand Luke,’’ ‘‘Butch Cassidy and withstood the test of time for movie cancer and other serious illnesses; the Sundance Kid,’’ and the 1982 enthusiasts. Whereas Paul Newman founded the Scott version of ‘‘The Verdict,’’ Mr. New- Mr. Newman was one of the few ac- Newman Foundation for the prevention of man’s talent has crossed generations tors who successfully made a transi- drug abuse in 1978 after the death of his son; and has touched the lives of millions of tion from 1950s cinema to the new film Whereas Paul Newman was a successful Americans over nearly a half century. racecar driver and well-rounded athlete, win- eras of the 1960s and 1970s. He began the In addition to his acting career, Mr. decade with ‘‘Exodus,’’ ‘‘The Hustler,’’ ning several Sports Car Club of America na- Newman is also well-known for his love tional driving titles and competing in Day- ‘‘Sweet Bird of Youth,’’ ‘‘Hud,’’ ‘‘Harp- tona in 1995 on the occasion of his 70th birth- of Nascar racing and for his extraor- er and Hombre,’’ and many more. In day; dinary philanthropical efforts made 1968, he turned to directing, earning en- Whereas Paul Newman was beloved by his possible by the proceeds of his famous thusiastic reviews for his work on ‘‘Ra- family, friends, and neighbors for his great Newman’s Own salad dressing products. chel, Rachel,’’ starring his wife. In the generosity, good humor, and spirited charm; Since inception, Newman’s Own has do- late 1960s and early 1970s, Mr. Newman and nated over $250 million to thousands of Whereas Paul Newman’s humanitarian played an integral part in the creation charities and worthy causes around the of the highest grossing films of their works and incomparable talents have made world, including Hole in the Wall him an American icon who will never be for- time—‘‘Butch Cassidy and the gotten: Now, therefore, be it Camps, which he and his wife, Joanne Sundance Kid’’ and ‘‘The Sting’’—win- Resolved, That the House of Representa- Woodward, created as a safe haven for ning many awards, including best pic- tives honors the life and accomplishments of children facing life-threatening ill- ture for the latter. Paul Newman for his many contributions to nesses. However, the movies and occasional American film, theater, and philanthropy. Mr. Speaker, there is no doubt that stage roles were never enough. In the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Paul Newman’s legacy, talents and 1970s, he turned to race car driving, an ant to the rule, the gentleman from contributions to our country’s cultural obsession he picked up in midlife after Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and the and social fabric will long be remem- he was cast as a race car driver in the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. JORDAN) bered. Nevertheless, House Resolution film ‘‘Winning.’’ His first race was in each will control 20 minutes. 18, as introduced by Steve Cohen of 1972, and his first professional victory The Chair recognizes the gentleman Tennessee and considered by the House was in 1982. He was a co-owner of the from Massachusetts. Committee on Oversight and Govern- Newman/Haas Indy racing team, and at GENERAL LEAVE ment Reform, allows our Chamber to the age of 70, he participated in the 24 Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- also express our gratitude and com- Hours of Daytona. He was still racing imous consent that all Members may memoration for the life of Paul New- at the age of 80. have 5 legislative days in which to re- man. For this reason alone, I ask my In 1982, as a joke, he decided to sell vise and extend their remarks. colleagues to join me in supporting the salad dressing he created and bot- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there House Resolution 18. tled for friends and family at Christ- objection to the request of the gen- I reserve the balance of my time. mas. Thus was born the food marketing tleman from Massachusetts? Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I phenomenon known as ‘‘Newman’s There was no objection. rise to speak in favor of H. Res. 18. Own’’ products. More than 25 years Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- It is my pleasure to stand here and later, the brand has expanded to in- self such time as I may consume. recognize a fellow Ohioan for his great clude other foods, ranging from pop- On behalf of the House Committee on years of service. The world lost one of corn to spaghetti sauce to wine. All of Oversight and Government Reform, I its greatest actors, film directors, en- its profits, more than $200 million, am pleased to stand in support of trepreneurs, and humanitarians last have been donated to charity. Much of House Resolution 18, which expresses September when Paul Leonard New- the money was used to create a number admiration and honor for the life, man lost his battle with lung cancer at of Hole in the Wall Gang Camps named achievement and contributions of the age of 83—the legendary actor, after the outlaw gang in ‘‘Butch screen legend and philanthropist Paul whose steely blue eyes, good humor Cassidy.’’ The eleven summer camps, Newman, who, as we all know, lost his and passion for helping the less fortu- located all over the world, provide free battle against cancer last September. nate made him one of the most promi- recreation for gravely ill children.

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It is run by the oldest of his five dressing for me and for many Ameri- table work. cans, Mr. Speaker, and new spaghetti daughters, Susan Newman, and its mis- b 1245 sion is to publicize the danger of drugs sauce and new popcorn—Paul New- and alcohol. man’s Own. I’d like to close by using Newman’s Finally, 25 years after ‘‘The Hustler’’ They established a policy that all own tradition and spirit: ‘‘Shameless and seven Academy Award nomina- proceeds from Newman’s Own products exploitation in pursuit of the common tions, Mr. Newman won an Oscar in would be donated to charities, all of good.’’ Mr. Speaker, I urge everyone to go to 1986 for his role in ‘‘The Color of the profits through Newman’s Own Newmansown.com, look at Paul New- Money.’’ He continued to act, charming Foundation. That has resulted in over man, think about Paul Newman, and many with his role in ‘‘Road to Per- $250 million already going to charities around the world. today and every day buy salad dress- dition’’ at the age of 77. He finally re- ing, popcorn, spaghetti sauce, and tired in 2007, saying he had lost his In the fall of 1988, he opened his first Hole in the Wall Camp in Connecticut other products of Paul Newman’s and confidence and abilities. let his legacy live on and support the The world will mourn Paul New- for children with serious medical con- charities: Shameless exploitation in man—the actor, race car driver and re- ditions, conditions ranging from cancer to HIV/AIDS, to hemophilia and sickle the pursuit of the common good. nowned philanthropist—and those blue Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I eyes that mesmerized the public will cell anemia. Over the years that camp has gone worldwide. It has gone to Af- will continue to reserve. live on in his wonderful films for gen- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, at this erations to come. rica, Asia and the Middle East—seeing children who have devastating illnesses time I am very pleased to recognize the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of distinguished gentleman from Con- my time. and giving them an opportunity for a summer of enjoyment and laughter. necticut (Mr. COURTNEY) for 2 minutes. Mr. LYNCH. At this point, I would Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, it is Newman used to visit these camps just like to recognize my friend for 5 min- obvious from listening to the prior to take a look. The kids did not know utes, Representative STEVE COHEN from comments of this great resolution that who he was, but he got a great feeling Tennessee. Paul Newman touched a lot of parts of from worthwhile projects by just Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to America: His birthplace in Ohio; the watching these young people, and he honor the life, achievements and con- time he spent, obviously, in Hollywood saw how much they enjoyed the oppor- tributions of Paul Leonard Newman—a making movies; Tennessee, other tunity to have recreation. He served man whose legacy remains in his films places. But he did, for the last half of over 135,000 young people over the and philanthropy. his life, live in Westport, Connecticut, I, like, I think, every other American years. In his charitable work, he has in- a place that our State was always glad am a longtime admirer of Paul New- to embrace him and his wonderful wife, man’s, and I wanted to honor him last vested his own time in choosing the charities which go from environmental Joanne Woodward. year in Congress when he passed, but He was somebody who, in the State to educational to the arts, and those we were in the process of adjourning, of Connecticut, was usually seen in charities have gone all over the world. and time didn’t make it possible. jeans, in casual clothes, probably even He used his fame to give away much of In 1985, while a Tennessee State Sen- having a libation now and then at com- ator, I sponsored a similar resolution his fortune. While we have had philan- thropic Americans like Melinda and munity events, very low-key, and never because he had just started his work Bill Gates and Ted Turner and in my really looking to draw attention to with Newman’s Own, and his philan- city Danny Thomas, who came and did himself. thropy was starting to spark the Na- It’s been mentioned earlier the great so much for St. Jude, I don’t think tion. He responded when I sent him a work that he did founding the Hole in anybody has given such a percentage of copy of the resolution with a very nice the Wall Gang, which was an extraor- their fortune and continues to do so as note, signed by Paul Newman, with the dinary accomplishment even in just Paul Newman. return address simply being ‘‘Paul He was one of the founders of the the latter stage of his life. And the Newman.’’ The understated response committee encouraging corporate phi- first camp which he founded was in was typical of a man who was so under- lanthropy—a membership organization Ashford, Connecticut, in eastern Con- stated. of CEOs and corporate chairpersons necticut, a 30-acre farm by the Sunday night at the Academy committed to raising the level of qual- Harakaly family. Again, a place where Awards, in their tribute to artists who ity of global corporate philanthropy. children suffering chronic, in many had passed away in the previous year, The committee leads the business com- cases crushing illnesses were able to we were reminded of this gentleman munity in developing sustainable and come and actually enjoy life as a sum- when he was shown on the screen and strategic community partnerships mer camper which otherwise would received the greatest applause from his through philanthropy. never ever have been possible. cohorts—members of the academy. In these times, Mr. Speaker, more I just wanted to share a description Newman’s daughter described him as a people need to assume personal respon- by one of the boards of directors about rare symbol of selfless humanity. sibility and contribute to those who when Paul Newman would show up at Paul Newman was inspirational. His are suffering. Paul Newman continues the camp because he didn’t just go acting career crossed generations. I re- to do so through his charities. through the motions of just leaving his member my mother and father enjoy- At the end of the Oscars on that trib- name, but he appeared in many in- ing him much when I was a child, and ute to those who passed, Paul Newman stances to participate in camp activi- it spanned some 50 years. was shown on the screen as Chance ties. He loved to talk about the little In 1986, he won two awards from the Wayne in ‘‘Sweet Bird of Youth,’’ and kids who had no idea who he was, the Academy—one for best actor, and the he was quoted as saying, ‘‘The biggest friendly old guy who kept showing up other was an honorary Oscar, in part, difference between people is not be- at camp to take them fishing. While for his personal integrity and dedica- tween the rich and the poor, the good their counselors stammered star tion to his craft, but then in 1994, he and the evil. The biggest difference be- struck, the campers indulged Newman was awarded a third—the Jean tween people is between those who the way they would have indulged a Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his have had the pleasure of love and those particularly friendly hospital blood philanthropic work. Only Frank Si- who haven’t.’’ technician. natra and Paul Newman have so been These words were not Paul New- It took me years to understand why honored in history. man’s. They were the writer’s, but they Newman loved being at the Hole in the

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He replied, was a regular guy with blue eyes, de- man’s Own brand—and that’s in addi- ‘‘That I was part of our times.’’ Paul Newman spite the Oscars and the race cars and tion to giving away half of his income was both part and paragon of his times, and the burgeoning marinara empire. a year. we in Connecticut will dearly miss him. The most striking thing about Paul The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I Newman was that a man who could time of the gentleman has expired. urge support for H. Res. 18. have blasted through life demanding, Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield the I yield back the balance of our time. ‘‘Have you any idea who I am,’’ invari- gentleman an additional 1 minute. Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, again, I ably wanted to hang out with the folks, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. urge my colleagues to join with Mr. often the little ones who neither knew In giving away half his income to COHEN and the other speakers in sup- or cared. causes he supported, it was especially porting the resolution at hand. striking how humble Paul had re- I yield back the balance of my time. Again, I want to applaud Mr. COHEN The SPEAKER pro tempore. The for bringing this extraordinary meas- mained throughout his life. But Paul question is on the motion offered by ure and calling our Members for unani- was the first to acknowledge luck in the gentleman from Massachusetts mous support. his life. He said, ‘‘The beneficence of Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I it,’’ he said, ‘‘in many lives and the (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend will continue to reserve. brutality of it in the lives of others, es- the rules and agree to the resolution, Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, at this pecially children, who might not have H. Res. 18. The question was taken; and (two- time I would like to recognize Chair- a lifetime to make up for it.’’ Paul once asked what he owed his thirds being in the affirmative) the man GEORGE MILLER from California fans after all of these years, to which rules were suspended and the resolu- for 2 minutes. he humbly replied, ‘‘Thank you.’’ And (Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California tion was agreed to. that’s exactly what the world owes A motion to reconsider was laid on asked and was given permission to re- him. the table. vise and extend his remarks.) I want to thank Congressman COHEN Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. f for introducing this resolution, and I Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of want to offer, obviously, my best wish- RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE this resolution to honor the life and ac- es to Paul’s family—the kids and the OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH complishments of Paul Newman, a grandkids—and to that magnificent Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to truly great American and a man I am partner of his in a magnificent rela- suspend the rules and agree to the reso- proud to have called my friend. tionship, Joanne, and thank them for lution (H. Res. 83) recognizing the sig- Sadly, Paul passed away late last sharing Paul with us during his great nificance of Black History Month. year. Paul was a magnificent human life. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- being. While he played the anti-hero on Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a tion. the silver screen, in real life he was a great artist, humanitarian, and longtime resi- The text of the resolution is as fol- true hero. Like his character Cool dent of Connecticut’s 4th District, Paul New- lows: Hand Luke, Paul Newman was not man. H. RES. 83 afraid to rock the boat. Paul’s achievements in philanthropy and the Whereas the first Africans were brought in- Paul never limited his horizons—in arts are well known. He was an Academy voluntarily to the shores of America as early his acting, his advocacy, or his vision Award-winning film star whose food company, as the 17th century; of our world. He once admonished some Newman’s Own, donated more than $250 mil- Whereas these Africans in America and of his colleagues who shied away from lion in profits and royalties to charitable their descendants are now known as African- politics, he said, ‘‘Do you abdicate the causes. Lesser known, however, are Paul’s Americans; Whereas African-Americans suffered invol- responsibilities of citizenship merely contributions to the community of Westport, because you carry a Screen Actors’ untary servitude and subsequently faced the Connecticut, where he and his wife Joanne injustices of lynch mobs, segregation, and Guild card . . . Or do you dig deeply Woodward resided for nearly 50 years to- denial of basic, fundamental rights; and become as knowledgeable an ex- gether. Whereas despite involuntary servitude, Af- pert as you can and speak your piece Though they could have easily used their rican-Americans have made significant con- and hope your weight was being thrown Westport home as an escape from their many tributions to the economic, educational, po- on the right side?’’ national and international projects, Paul and litical, artistic, literary, religious, scientific, I knew Paul before he knew me, and Joanne chose instead to become quiet pillars and technological advancement of the Amer- when our friend, Lizzie Robbins, intro- of their town. They were regular volunteers at icas; duced us to one another, I realized I Whereas in the face of injustices, United the Historical Society, the Public Library, and States citizens of good will and of all races had never met anyone like him in pub- the Westport Country Playhouse—a cultural distinguished themselves with their commit- lic life before. He was modern despite mecca in my district whose outreach in the ment to the noble ideals upon which the his age, he remained curious through- community is tremendous, and where Joanne United States was founded and courageously out his life, he had an enormous pas- remains Artistic Director. fought for the rights and freedom of African- sion and steadfast commitment. He If you want to know the Paul Newman that Americans; started the Hole in the Wall Gang kids Westport knew, consider the following story. In Whereas Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived camp for kids with life-threatening dis- 2000, the Westport YMCA wanted to honor and died to make real these noble ideals; eases, and they attended the camp free the Newmans for its ‘‘Faces of Achievement’’ Whereas the greatness of the United States is reflected in the historic election of Barack of charge. award and wrote to Paul regarding this idea. Obama, an American of African ancestry, to He was an advocate of nuclear disar- The following was Newman’s gracious re- the Office of the President of the United mament, early childhood development, sponse: States of America; and a healthy environment. He even On my 70th birthday, my wife Joanne and Whereas the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln helped to pioneer alternative fuel tech- I resolved not to accept any more honors. and Fredrick Douglass inspired the creation nologies to cut carbon emissions. Not, you understand out of arrogance, just a of Negro History Week, the precursor to It was an honor to be on the receiv- mellow belief that we had been honored in Black History Month; ing end of his exultations, his missives, gracious sufficiency and that more would Whereas Negro History Week represented his opinion pieces for the vision that he constitute excess. As the daughter says in the culmination of Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s Thornton Wilders’ Our Town, ‘Momma, am I efforts to enhance knowledge of black his- and I shared for peace and justice for pretty?’ Momma replies, ‘You’re pretty tory started through the Journal of Negro this world—even while the right wing enough for all normal purposes.’ Joanne and History, published by Woodson’s Association tried to punish him in the marketplace I have been fortunate to be honored enough for the Study of African-American Life and for his willingness to speak his mind. ‘for all normal purposes.’ History; and

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:44 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.020 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE H2616 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 24, 2009 Whereas the month of February is offi- tionary War during the Boston Mas- cans have made to all facets of our cially celebrated as Black History Month, sacre, to such powerful individuals as lives. which dates back to 1926, when Dr. Carter G. Harriet Tubman, Benjamin Banneker, We recognize scientists, such as Woodson set aside a special period of time in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm George Washington Carver, who have February to recognize the heritage and changed our daily lives; politicians, re- achievement of Black Americans: Now, X, Madam C.J. Walker, General Colin therefore, be it Powell, to the thousands of military ligious figures, and activists who have Resolved, That the House of Representa- service men and women who have helped shape our Nation, and the art- tives— bravely served our nation, to the Mem- ists, entertainers, and sports heroes (1) recognizes the significance of Black bers of our own Congressional Black who continue to make our daily lives History Month as an important time to rec- Caucus and, of course, to our now 44th more enjoyable. ognize the contributions of African-Ameri- President of the United States, Barack The collective contributions of the cans in the Nation’s history, and encourages Obama, who will speak to this body African American community has the continued celebration of this month to touched every one of our lives in a provide an opportunity for all peoples of the this evening. The contributions that black Ameri- positive way. United States to learn more about the past I reserve the balance of our time. and to better understand the experiences cans have made to this great Nation that have shaped the Nation; and are intricately woven into who we are b 1300 (2) recognizes that the ethnic and racial di- as a people and as a country. And it is Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, at this versity of the United States enriches and not just the pioneers or the leaders strengthens the Nation. time, I would like to recognize the that have made a difference, but im- chief sponsor of this resolution, my The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- portantly, it is the everyday citizen friend from Texas (Mr. AL GREEN), for ant to the rule, the gentleman from that’s serving as a teacher, a mentor, a 4 minutes. Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and the pastor, a doctor, a first responder, a Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- gentleman from Ohio (Mr. JORDAN) public servant, or a parent who con- er, I thank Chairman TOWNS, Ranking each will control 20 minutes. tinues to impact our country’s history Member ISSA, Subcommittee Chair The Chair recognizes the gentleman in such a powerful and positive way. Lynch, the manager of the resolution from Massachusetts. Across our great land, Black History on the floor from Ohio, Congressman GENERAL LEAVE Month is marked by the offerings of JORDAN, and I also thank the many co- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- educational and cultural programs, sponsors of this resolution. imous consent that all Members may heightened media coverage and special Mr. Speaker, how appropriate it is have 5 legislative days in which to re- celebrations and events designed to that this resolution would come to the vise and extend their remarks. share with the world the strength, the floor of the House of Representatives The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ingenuity, and accomplishments of our on the day that the newly elected objection to the request of the gen- fellow American citizens. President of the United States of tleman from Massachusetts? Mr. Speaker, as we move to recognize America would address a joint session There was no objection. Black History Month and this year’s of Congress. How appropriate it is be- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I now yield educational theme of ‘‘The quest for cause the newly elected President of myself such time as I may consume. black citizenship in the Americas,’’ let the United States of America is a sig- As a Member of the House Committee us all recall the experience and valu- nificant manifestation of how impor- on Oversight and Government Reform able contributions of African Ameri- tant black history is in the United and Chair of the House Subcommittee cans to the United States of America. States of America. It is on this day on the Federal Workforce, I’m pleased Moreover, let us not forget that black that he will address this joint session to stand in full support and consider- history is truly American history. of Congress, and he is a person of Afri- ation of House Resolution 83, which And with that, I urge the swift pas- can ancestry. calls for Congress to recognize the sig- sage of House Resolution 83. While it is true that we should re- nificance of Black History Month, I reserve the balance of my time. member the horrors of history, it is which is annually commemorated dur- Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I equally as true that we should cele- ing the month of February. yield myself such time as I may con- brate the successes of history. And I House Resolution 83 was introduced sume. believe that this resolution is a means by our colleague, Representative AL I am honored to speak today in sup- by which we can engage in the celebra- GREEN of Texas, on January 23, 2009, port of H. Res. 83, which has been spon- tion of good deeds accomplished and and was considered by and reported sored by my distinguished colleague great things done that can engender from the Oversight Committee on Feb- from Texas, Mr. AL GREEN, to recog- the inspiration to do that which must ruary 11, 2009, by a voice vote. nize Black History Month. be done. The measure has strong support and Each February during Black History So let us today celebrate the fact cosponsorship of over 70 Members of Month, we express our appreciation for that African Americans were able to Congress. Yet today’s floor consider- the determination and perseverance of overcome involuntary servitude with ation of the bill gives Members of this the African American community, as the help of Americans of good will of body an opportunity to pay tribute to well as remember the struggles they all hues, of all colors. And because they the remarkable contributions that Af- have endured. This resolution is a fit- were helped and they were able to over- rican Americans have made to Amer- ting tribute as we just last month cele- come involuntary servitude, we should ica’s growth department and rich his- brated both the life of the Reverend allow this to engender the inspiration tory. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the his- necessary to go forward and deal with As we are aware, February marks the toric inauguration of the first African some of the problems that African beginning of Black History Month, American President of the United Americans are confronting today, the which was first celebrated as Negro States, Barack Obama. problems of housing that finds African History Week in 1926 by Carter G. This resolution seeks to do several Americans without homes many times Woodson, a noted African American au- things. First, it memorializes the great and being evicted from homes on too thor and scholar; but it has since be- costs African Americans have paid for many occasions. come a month-long commemorative injustices of the past and present. The Let’s celebrate the many successes in celebration as a way of recognizing and Civil Rights Movement and the events the area of education, from Phillis highlighting the role that black Ameri- that led up to it were a pivotal point in Wheatley, to many other great edu- cans have played in America since its our history. Martin Luther King, Jr., cators, Dr. Benjamin Mays, for exam- existence, and the role they continue led the charge to right the wrongs of ple. And as we celebrate their suc- to play in the country on a daily basis. discrimination and strove to create a cesses, let this engender within us the From the story of Crispus Attucks, a nation where all men and women are inspiration to deal with the dropout black man from my home State of truly equal. rates around this country that can be Massachusetts, who became the first This resolution also seeks to honor in excess of 50 percent in some quarters American casualty of the Revolu- the many contributions African Ameri- of the African American community.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:41 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24FE7.014 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE February 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2617 Let’s celebrate the successes in the can lift up their heads and say, ‘‘I can Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, at this civil rights movement that enabled us be President of the United States.’’ point, I would be honored to recognize to overcome the indignation and hu- While Black History Month was Representative DONALD PAYNE from miliation of segregation. But as we cel- originally created in February to mark New Jersey for 2 minutes. ebrate this, let it engender within us the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln Mr. PAYNE. Thank you for allowing the inspiration to help the many who and Frederick Douglas, both of whom me to participate in this very impor- are still suffering around the world, had enormous impacts on the lives of tant recognition of Black History who have not had their human rights African Americans, it was developed Month. And let me thank Congressman and human dignity respected by their into an opportunity to celebrate lives AL GREEN in particular for bringing governments. and works of the many ordinary Afri- H.R. 83, which recognizes the signifi- Let us celebrate the many political can Americans who have helped to en- cance of Black History Month, to the accomplishments that we have right rich our society and improve our Na- House floor. here in the House of Congress. We have tion. Over 80 years ago, Dr. Carter G. Member CHARLIE RANGEL, who happens In the case of the civil rights move- Woodson and the men of Omega Psi Phi to chair Ways and Means; Member ment, as it is so often the case in created Negro History and Literature BENNIE THOMPSON, African American, American history, it was the everyday Week, which called upon the black who happens to chair Homeland Secu- Americans that had the greatest role community to study black history and rity; Member MAXINE WATERS, African in making the change that brought literature as well as raise awareness American, who happens to chair the equality to our Nation. The struggle about our community’s contributions Housing Subcommittee of Financial for equal rights and the civil rights to American history. At that time, the Services. movement are defining points in our seed was planted. The movement that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Nation’s history and serve as proof grew out of the black churches, col- tleman’s time has expired. that our greatest adversities can come leges, schools and community centers Mr. LYNCH. I yield the gentleman 1 from our greatest achievements. flowered in the designation by Presi- more minute. I urge my colleagues to vote for H. dent Jimmy Carter of February as Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. And as we Res. 83. Black History Month. celebrate the accomplishments of these Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, at this For over 30 years, the Nation, and great and noble Americans here in the time, it gives me great pleasure to rec- particularly the black community, has House of Representatives, let it provide ognize the gentleman from Georgia used February as a time to shine a the inspiration for us to understand (Mr. SCOTT) for 3 minutes. light on the achievements that African that we are here not because of our Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Americans at every level have made to color, not because we are of African an- on February 12, 1909, exactly 100 years our community, our Nation, and to the cestry, we are here because the people ago this month, a group of 60 persons world. The contributions that African of America expect us to do the great came together as a result of a race riot Americans have made to the creation work that has to be done. in Springfield, Illinois, the birthplace and evolution of our Nation, while So this is a time for celebration that of Abraham Lincoln; very ironic, the sometimes glossed over, are so intri- engenders inspiration, and I am hon- emancipator of this Nation. cately interwoven in the American fab- ored to be inspired to move forward It is very important for us to recog- ric. To know American history, one and support this resolution. And I beg nize that these groups of people came must know black history; they go hand that all of my colleagues would vote together, 60 in number, to make in hand. Far too often black history for it. amends and to address the racial condi- has been watered down to disconnected Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, at this tions in the United States at the turn factoids and pieces of trivia or quick time, I am pleased to recognize the of the century and as a result of this mentions in our schools’ history books. gentlelady from New York (Mrs. riot in Springfield, Illinois. But it’s We, as a Nation, lost sight of the fact MCCARTHY) for 2 minutes. also important to note that of these 60 that the accomplishments of African Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. individuals, 53 were white people and Americans are not ones of disjointed Speaker, I rise today in support of H. seven were black people, headed up by milestones, but ones that have been in- Res. 83, commemorating the annual W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida Wells Bennett, numerable, continuous, enduring and celebration of Black History Month. strong Americans who rose to the occa- diversified. As our Nation celebrates Black His- sion. Dr. John Hope Franklin once recalled tory Month this February, we are for- You know, one of the great NAACP a conversation he had with Dr. Wood- tunate to also mark a unique milestone writers, Langston Hughes, put it best son where the latter wished for a with the election that was mentioned when he was describing the condition time—— before by my colleague of the first Af- of the African American people when The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- rican American President. How proud he wrote that, ‘‘Life for me (African tleman’s time has expired. we all are that this day has come. Americans) ain’t been no crystal stair. Mr. LYNCH. I would like to recognize While it can be said that this ex- It’s had tacks in it and splinters, and the gentleman for 1 additional minute. traordinary achievement has brought boards torn up, no carpet on the floor, Mr. PAYNE. Where the history of Af- about a new era in our history, it is im- bare. But all the while I’ve been a rican Americans would be made an in- portant that we take time to remember climbin’ on and reaching landings and tegral part of American history. all of those who made great sacrifices turnin’ corners, and sometimes going Well, let me conclude by saying that, to help make the dream of equality in in the dark where there ain’t been no in New Jersey, we have been able to our Nation a reality. light.’’ But in February of 1909, there have legislation called the Amistad Black History Month gives all Ameri- came a light, and that light was the bill, A1301, that incorporates the his- cans a chance to mark how far our Na- NAACP. tory of African Americans into the his- tion has come, and serves as a useful What an extraordinary story. And no tory books and has a commission—it reminder of the struggle and efforts of greater testimony can be given to the was a bill that was introduced by Sen- those Americans who fought for free- NAACP than to recognize that on this ator Bill Payne in 2002—and the his- dom for all citizens in our Nation. very evening, for the first time in tory of African Americans is now to be I am blessed that I have many Afri- American history, an African Amer- interwoven into the regular history of can Americans in my community that ican, the President of the United our Nation. And that’s where we should certainly went through the struggle of States, will address a joint session of strive for the day where we will not the civil rights, and the stories they Congress. What an extraordinary trib- have a separate African American his- tell and how they come into the ute on the very time that we are here tory month, but that the accomplish- schools and continue to tell the stories. to celebrate 100 years of the NAACP ments of African Americans would be And I think it’s important that our founding. interwoven into our history books. young people know the struggles to get So on this occasion we say, happy Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, to where we have a President, so they birthday, NAACP, and thank you. before urging passage of the resolution,

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:41 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.024 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE H2618 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 24, 2009 let me just say I think it’s a testimony more about the contributions of unsung lead- with the inauguration of President Barack of the greatness of this country that ers as well as those whose name we already Obama, the centennial of the National Asso- both the two major political parties know. In recognizing Black History Month, we ciation for the Advancement of Colored People today have an African American as continue the work necessary to make a more (NAACP), and the bicentennial of Abraham their leader, with both Michael Steele, perfect union. Black History Month is not sim- Lincoln’s birthday, our celebration of the and of course our President, Barack ply a time for ceremony, it is a time to live up unique contributions of African Americans to Obama. to our promise by making equality, freedom our communities and our Nation is particularly I urge the passage of this important and justice our national reality. meaningful. Black History Month gives us a resolution, and I yield back the balance Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, once chance to reflect on those individuals who of my time. again the month of February is upon us and have changed the course of American history. Mr. LYNCH. I thank the gentleman we take a moment to look back. We look back We remember political leaders, such as Fred- from Ohio. and remember the fighters, the marchers, and erick Douglass, Rosa Parks, and Martin Luther Mr. Speaker, again I want to urge my the dreamers. We look back and remember King Jr. who fought valiantly to bring civil colleagues to join myself, Representa- those who marched on when they were told to rights and social equality to African Ameri- tive AL GREEN—who is the chief spon- stand down, and who remained seated when cans. We honor athletic heroes, such as Jack- sor of this resolution—Mr. PAYNE, and they were told to get up. We pay tribute to ie Robinson and Willie Thrower, gifted artists others who have spoken here today in those heroes whose voices are heard across such as Louis Armstrong and Ray Charles, supporting and recognizing the signifi- the generations, and to those heroes whose and scientists and inventors such as George cance of Black History Month by vot- defiant silence rings louder than any word can Washington Carver and Benjamin Banneker, ing in favor of House Resolution 83. be spoken. It is Black History Month. It is a who for decades showed African Americans Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong month of solemn remembrance; and a month that they could make a mark in the world. support of House Resolution 83, Recognizing of exuberant hope. Race relations in our Nation have come a the Significance of Black History Month and So let us look back to remember and to long way since the days of its founding, and am proud to be an original cosponsor of this honor those who refused to allow the status even since the 1960’s when equal rights were measure. quo to hold this nation back from the fulfill- equal on paper only in many places. Last Some have asked if our country still needs ment of its promise. Let us honor the ordinary month, amid adoring cries and astronomical to formally recognize Black History Month? My slave, who embraced extraordinary courage to crowds, Americans inaugurated their first Afri- answer is absolutely, yes! Just as students are flee his oppressors and help maintain our can American President: President Barack taught about American and World History union; the airman who fought and died for a Obama. In years past, we have been able to throughout their school years, the contribu- country whose promise was not yet his, but read our children stories of great accomplish- tions of African American to this great nation who refused to stop believing what it could be- and to the world still need to be taught and re- ments made by African Americans. We have come; the preacher’s son from Georgia, who been able to encourage our children, showing taught. In fact, the recent and historic inau- dared to march and dared to dream; and the them by example that they can achieve any- guration of President Barack Obama as our funny-named son of a Kenyan man and a thing they set their hearts to. This year, par- country’s first African American President of Kansas woman who asked a nation what it ents and teachers around the country will read the United States of America underscores the wanted to become. Let us take this oppor- to their children not only the stories of Doug- continued need to celebrate Black History tunity to remember these people, and the lass, of Parks, and of Booker T. Washington, Month. countless others who struggled by their side, but also the story of an African American boy While most Americans now know President honoring them with humility and gratitude. Barack Obama’s story, too many Americans Yet, also as we celebrate this month of re- who grew up to become the President of the still do not know or understand that he stands membrance, there is a principle that must not United States. The story of the Black people on the shoulders of many brave African Amer- be forgotten: let us look back in order to honor in America continues to develop with each ican men and women. In fact, just a few years the struggles and celebrate the triumphs of Af- passing year, and this year proved a climactic ago, most of my colleagues here in the House rican-Americans throughout our history, but let chapter, full of hope and opportunity for the fu- had never beard of a young leader named us not forget that those struggles were en- ture. Barack Obama. Black History Month gives us dured and those triumphs attained so that we As the proud founder and chairman of the a wonderful opportunity to share a better un- may look forward. These heroes of the past Congressional Ethiopia and Ethiopian Amer- derstanding of their stories of hardship and in- fought for that right. That right to look forward ican Caucus, one of my goals is to increase spiration with new generations of Americans. towards a future brighter than the past, filled awareness around the United States of the im- While many people may have held about with the opportunities that give our nation so portant contributions that members of the Ethi- Malcom X or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. or much promise. If we wish to continue the opian American community have made to our Rosa Parks, far too many young people don’t progress towards our forebears’ vision we society. I am truly grateful for the diverse con- know about Shirley Chisholm, the first African must never forget this crucial principle. tributions of African Americans to our Nation American woman to serve in this House of Furthermore, it is this principle of looking and I encourage everyone to take time to Representatives and to run for President of forward which makes this Black History Month learn more about their achievements during the United States. Too many young people so different from the rest. This Black History Black History Month. I urge my colleagues to still have no idea about the work of Fannie Month we see, for the first time, the unequivo- support H. Res. 83, which recognizes the sig- Lou Hammer to ensure that African Americans cal results of more than two hundred years of nificance of Black History Month, and I thank in Mississippi could actually exercise the right looking forward, of more than two hundred my friend Representative AL GREEN for intro- to vote and not just point to the words printed years of fighting for the hope of tomorrow, and ducing the resolution. on paper. of struggling for the promise of the future. We Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as We have come an incredibly long way from see this in our new president, who embodies a strong supporter and cosponsor of H. Res. the struggles that Dr. Carter G. Woodson not only everything so many before him have 83. 73 years ago, Dr. Carter G. Woodson faced in 1926 to set aside one week in Feb- struggled for, but everything we continue to strove to highlight the significant contributions ruary to recognize the contributions of African strive for. As President Obama himself has of African-Americans to United States of Americans to this country. It seems so fitting said, ‘‘What we have already achieved gives America. Throughout this nation’s history, Afri- that we are now able to devote the entire us hope—the audacity to hope—for what we can-Americans have played an enormous role month of February for this important recogni- can and must achieve tomorrow.’’ in shaping our political, cultural, and intellec- tion, in the month that we also celebrate the Thus, Mr. Speaker I would like to leave my tual identity. I am especially proud to recog- lives of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Doug- colleagues and the American people with what nize this year’s Black History Month under the lass. For all the problems faced by America I believe to be the fundamental purpose of leadership of our first African-American Presi- during the lifetimes of Lincoln and Douglass, Black History Month: to look back, to the he- dent, Barack Obama. including the barbaric but legal institution of roes and happenings of the past, so that we Last week, as I celebrated becoming the slavery, and a civil war that almost destroyed and our children may look forward to a future longest-serving member of the House of Rep- the union, by studying the contributions of of greater promise, greater justice, and greater resentatives, I was able to reflect on the high- these great leaders, the country made itself opportunity than has ever been previously lights of my tenure. One of my proudest mo- better. imagined. ments was voting for the 1957 Civil Rights That is why we must continue our celebra- Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, each February Act, a vote that almost cost me my seat. I tions of Black History Month—so we can learn we celebrate Black History Month. This year, later had the similar honor of voting the 1964

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Mr. Speaker, I again rise to support this im- over the United States Postal Service, For his bravery during the war, he was portant month for America and the many con- I am pleased to present for consider- awarded the Silver Star. tributions of African-Americans throughout ation Senate bill 234, which will des- An outstanding U.S. Postal Service U.S. history, and I urge my colleagues to join ignate the United States postal facility employee in Springfield for 57 years, me in voting ‘‘yes’’ on H. Res. 83. located at 2105 East Cook Street in Wilson became the first African Amer- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I yield Springfield, Illinois, as the ‘‘Colonel ican Reservist from Illinois to achieve back the balance of my time. John H. Wilson, Jr. Post Office Build- the rank of colonel. Wilson retired The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing.’’ from the military in 1973 as group com- question is on the motion offered by Notably, this legislation was intro- mander of the now-deactivated Spring- the gentleman from Massachusetts duced by Senator RICHARD DURBIN on field-based 303rd Ordinance Ammuni- (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend January 14, 2009, and was passed by the tion Group after serving for 14 years in the rules and agree to the resolution, Senate under unanimous consent on active duty and another 17 years in the H. Res. 83. February 12, 2009. Our own colleague Reserves. The question was taken. Representative PHIL HARE of Illinois Sadly, on August 3, 2008, Colonel Wil- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the has introduced House companion bill son died in Springfield, Illinois, in the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being H.R. 516, and I should note that the same Spring Street home in which he in the affirmative, the ayes have it. House measure enjoys the support of was born 89 years before. He leaves be- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, on that I the entire Illinois congressional dele- hind his wife, Lydia, and their two demand the yeas and nays. gation and has been reported favorably children. The yeas and nays were ordered. by the House Oversight Committee. This honor is appropriate, and by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- A lifelong native of Springfield, Illi- placing his name on the Springfield ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the nois, Colonel Wilson proudly spent 14 Post Office where he served for so Chair’s prior announcement, further years on active duty in the United many years, the memory of his service proceedings on this motion will be States Army, during which he served to his country and community will live postponed. as a first lieutenant under General on. George S. Patton in World War II. As a f Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of result of his distinguished wartime b 1315 my time. service, Colonel Wilson subsequently Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, at this COLONEL JOHN H. WILSON, JR. received the Silver Star, a military dis- time I would like to yield such time as POST OFFICE BUILDING tinction awarded to those members of he may consume to the chief sponsor of the United States Armed Forces who Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to this resolution, the distinguished gen- have demonstrated ‘‘gallantry in ac- suspend the rules and pass the Senate tleman from Illinois (Mr. HARE). tion.’’ bill (S. 234) to designate the facility of Mr. HARE. Mr. Speaker, I thank my the United States Postal Service lo- Colonel Wilson followed his active duty service by spending 17 additional friend Mr. LYNCH for yielding. cated at 2105 East Cook Street in I rise today in strong support of S. years in the United States Army Re- Springfield, Illinois, as the ‘‘Colonel 234, a bill to name the Cook Street serve as a member and ultimately John H. Wilson, Jr. Post Office Build- Post Office in Springfield, Illinois, ing’’. group commander of Springfield-based 303rd Ordinance Ammunition Group. In after Colonel John H. Wilson, Jr. The Clerk read the title of the Senate I am deeply honored to have been al- 1965 upon his promotion to colonel, he bill. lowed to introduce H.R. 516, the com- The text of the Senate bill is as fol- became the first African American resident of Illinois to obtain this dis- panion bill to the legislation before us lows: today with the support of the entire Il- S. 234 tinguished military commissioned offi- cer rank in the Army Reserve, which is linois delegation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Colonel John H. Wilson answered the resentatives of the United States of America in an honor worthy of being celebrated today during Black History Month and call to serve not once but twice in his Congress assembled, life before he passed last year. During SECTION 1. COLONEL JOHN H. WILSON, JR. POST throughout the year. OFFICE BUILDING. However, the designation of the East World War II, he joined the segregated (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Cook Street postal facility in honor of United States Army and received the United States Postal Service located at 2105 Colonel Wilson is not only fitting in Silver Star for Gallantry. Mr. Wilson East Cook Street in Springfield, Illinois, light of Colonel Wilson’s combined 31 later served in the U.S. Army Reserves, shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Colo- years of military service but also given and in 1965 he was promoted to colonel, nel John H. Wilson, Jr. Post Office Build- his 57 years of dedicated civilian serv- the first African American from Illi- ing’’. nois to achieve this rank. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, ice as an employee of the United States map, regulation, document, paper, or other Postal Service and a proud member of Assistant Secretary to the Depart- record of the United States to the facility re- the American Postal Workers Union. ment of Veterans Affairs, Tammy ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Regrettably, Colonel Wilson passed Duckworth, praised Colonel Wilson’s be a reference to the ‘‘Colonel John H. Wil- away in August of last year in his be- distinguished military career saying, son, Jr. Post Office Building’’. loved hometown of Springfield, Illinois. ‘‘If it wasn’t for the brave men and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- He was 89 years old. Mr. Speaker, let us women like Colonel Wilson, we would ant to the rule, the gentleman from also show our gratitude for the service not have the same freedoms we do Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and the rendered by Colonel John Wilson by today. America would just not be the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. JORDAN) passing Senate 234. same.’’ each will control 20 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Following his military retirement in The Chair recognizes the gentleman my time. 1973, Colonel Wilson joined the United from Massachusetts. Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I States Postal Service. For 57 years, 6 GENERAL LEAVE yield myself such time as I may con- days a week, through rain, sleet, and Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- sume. snow, Colonel Wilson worked at the imous consent that all Members may I rise today in support of this bill to Cook Street Post Office and was an ac- have 5 legislative days in which to re- designate the facility of the United tive member of the American Postal vise and extend their remarks. States Postal Service located at 2105 Workers Union. Ron Smith, President The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there East Cook Street in Springfield, Illi- of the Lincoln Land Area Local, re- objection to the request of the gen- nois, as the ‘‘Colonel John H. Wilson, members Colonel Wilson as a dedicated tleman from Massachusetts? Jr. Post Office Building.’’ employee. He said to me, ‘‘John always

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Snyder eryone.’’ Waters f Sanchez, Loretta Speier Watt Mr. Speaker, bestowing Colonel Wil- Sarbanes Spratt Waxman Schakowsky Stupak son’s name to the post office where he THE JOURNAL Weiner Schauer Tanner Welch served his community for so many The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Schiff Tauscher years is only a small tribute to a man ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Schrader Taylor Wexler Whitfield who dedicated his entire life to the ished business is the question on agree- Schwartz Thompson (CA) service of others. As we celebrate Scott (GA) Thompson (MS) Wilson (OH) ing to the Speaker’s approval of the Scott (VA) Tierney Woolsey Black History Month, it is fitting that Journal, which the Chair will put de Serrano Titus Yarmuth we honor this great American hero and novo. Sestak Tonko pioneer. I ask my colleagues to support The question is on the Speaker’s ap- NAYS—163 S. 234. proval of the Journal. Aderholt Franks (AZ) Myrick To his wife of 63 years, Lydia, and The question was taken; and the Akin Frelinghuysen Neugebauer their two daughters and two grandsons, Speaker pro tempore announced that Alexander Gallegly Nunes it is my privilege to share Colonel Wil- the noes appeared to have it. Altmire Garrett (NJ) Nye son’s story today. I know he made you Arcuri Giffords Olson Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, Austria Gingrey (GA) Paul proud as he has made the people of Illi- on that I demand the yeas and nays. Bachus Granger Paulsen nois proud. The yeas and nays were ordered. Barrett (SC) Graves Pence Bartlett Guthrie Thank you to my good friend and Il- The vote was taken by electronic de- Peterson Barton (TX) Hall (TX) Petri linois colleague Senator DICK DURBIN Biggert Harper vice, and there were—yeas 242, nays Pitts for introducing this legislation. I would Bilirakis Hastings (WA) 163, not voting 27, as follows: Platts Bishop (UT) Hensarling also like to thank Chairman TOWNS Poe (TX) [Roll No. 75] Blackburn Herger and Ranking Member ISSA for working Price (GA) YEAS—242 Bonner Hunter with me to bring this bill to the floor. Bono Mack Inglis Putnam Abercrombie Ellison Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I Levin Boozman Issa Radanovich Ackerman Engel Lewis (GA) Boustany Jenkins Rehberg urge all Members to support the pas- Adler (NJ) Eshoo Lipinski Brady (TX) Johnson, E. B. Roe (TN) Andrews Etheridge sage of S. 234, and I yield back the bal- Loebsack Broun (GA) Johnson, Sam Rogers (AL) Baca Fattah ance of my time. Lofgren, Zoe Brown (SC) Jones Rogers (KY) Baird Filner ´ Lujan Brown-Waite, Jordan (OH) Rogers (MI) Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, again I Baldwin Forbes Lummis Ginny King (IA) Rohrabacher urge my colleagues to join me and Rep- Barrow Foster Lynch Buchanan King (NY) Rooney Bean Frank (MA) resentative HARE. It is not every day Maffei Burton (IN) Kirk Ros-Lehtinen Becerra Fudge Maloney that we are able to dedicate a postal Buyer Kirkpatrick (AZ) Roskam Berkley Gerlach Markey (CO) Calvert Kline (MN) Royce building in memory of a career postal Berman Gonzalez Markey (MA) Camp Lamborn Ryan (WI) Berry Goodlatte clerk and member of the American Marshall Cantor Lance Bilbray Gordon (TN) Scalise Postal Workers Union. So for that rea- Massa Capito Latham Bishop (NY) Grayson Schmidt Matheson Carney LaTourette son I ask our colleagues to join us in Blumenauer Green, Al Schock Matsui Carter Latta supporting Senate 234. Boccieri Green, Gene Sensenbrenner McCarthy (NY) Castle Lee (NY) Boren Griffith Shadegg Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- McClintock Chaffetz Lewis (CA) Boswell Grijalva Shimkus quests for time, and I yield back the McCollum Childers Linder Boucher Gutierrez Simpson McDermott Coble LoBiondo balance of my time. Boyd Hall (NY) Smith (NE) McGovern Coffman (CO) Lucas The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Brady (PA) Halvorson Smith (NJ) McIntyre Cole Luetkemeyer Braley (IA) Hare Smith (TX) question is on the motion offered by McMahon Conaway Lungren, Daniel Bright Harman Space the gentleman from Massachusetts McNerney Crenshaw E. Brown, Corrine Hastings (FL) Meek (FL) Culberson Mack Stearns (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend Butterfield Heinrich Meeks (NY) Davis (KY) Manzullo Terry Capps Heller the rules and pass the Senate bill, S. Melancon Deal (GA) Marchant Thornberry Capuano Herseth Sandlin 234. Michaud Diaz-Balart, L. McCarthy (CA) Tiahrt Cardoza Higgins Miller (NC) Diaz-Balart, M. McCaul Tiberi The question was taken. Carnahan Hill Miller, George Donnelly (IN) McCotter Turner The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Carson (IN) Himes Minnick Dreier McHenry Upton Castor (FL) Hinchey opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Mollohan Duncan McKeon Walden Chandler Hinojosa in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Moore (KS) Ehlers McMorris Wamp Clarke Hirono Moore (WI) Ellsworth Rodgers Westmoreland Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, on that I Clay Hodes Moran (VA) Emerson Mica Wilson (SC) Cleaver Hoekstra demand the yeas and nays. Murphy (CT) Fallin Miller (FL) Wittman Clyburn Holt The yeas and nays were ordered. Murphy, Patrick Flake Miller (MI) Wolf Cohen Honda Murtha Fleming Mitchell Wu The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Connolly (VA) Hoyer Nadler (NY) Fortenberry Moran (KS) Young (AK) ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Conyers Inslee Napolitano Foxx Murphy, Tim Young (FL) Chair’s prior announcement, further Cooper Israel Neal (MA) proceedings on this motion will be Costa Jackson (IL) Oberstar NOT VOTING—27 Costello Jackson-Lee Obey Bachmann Holden Stark postponed. Courtney (TX) Olver Bishop (GA) Lowey Crowley Johnson (GA) Ortiz Sullivan f Blunt McHugh Cuellar Johnson (IL) Pallone Sutton Boehner Miller, Gary ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Cummings Kagen Pascrell Teague Burgess Perriello Dahlkemper Kanjorski Pastor (AZ) Thompson (PA) PRO TEMPORE Campbell Sessions Davis (AL) Kaptur Payne Wasserman Cao Shuster The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Davis (CA) Kennedy Perlmutter Schultz Cassidy Skelton Davis (IL) Kildee Peters Watson ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Farr Solis (CA) Davis (TN) Kilpatrick (MI) Pingree (ME) will resume on questions previously Gohmert Souder DeFazio Kilroy Polis (CO) postponed. DeGette Kind Pomeroy ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Votes will be taken in the following Delahunt Kingston Posey The SPEAKER pro tempore (during order: DeLauro Kissell Price (NC) Dent Klein (FL) Rahall the vote). One minute remains in this approval of the Journal, de novo; Dicks Kosmas Rangel vote. motions to suspend the rules with re- Dingell Kratovil Reichert gard to: Doggett Kucinich Reyes H.R. 80, de novo; Doyle Langevin Richardson b 1350 Driehaus Larsen (WA) Rodriguez H.R. 637, by the yeas and nays; Edwards (MD) Larson (CT) Ross Messrs. DUNCAN, GINGREY of Geor- H. Res. 83, by the yeas and nays; and Edwards (TX) Lee (CA) Rothman (NJ) gia, BROUN of Georgia and Mrs.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:44 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.030 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE February 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2621 EMERSON changed their vote from lege of serving in this body. They are, matter is foreign intelligence surveil- ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ however, equally important. They lance laws, satellite technology or Mr. DAVIS of Illinois changed his don’t have a vote, but they have ex- human intelligence operations, he is vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ traordinary influence, and their influ- virtually a walking encyclopedia of So the Journal was approved. ence in many respects is in direct rela- knowledge. The result of the vote was announced tion to the substance of their advice Mike’s national security expertise is as above recorded. and counsel. the result of many years of public serv- f By that yardstick, I think there is no ice, first during his time in the U.S. staff person with whom I have worked Navy JAG Corps, and then in the 10 TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL W. SHEEHY through the years that surpasses Mike years he spent as an aide to the late (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given Sheehy in terms of the value added to Representative Edward Boland. permission to address the House for 1 the considerations of the critical issues As some of you may remember, Mr. minute.) that confront our country. Boland was the first chairman of the Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to In particular, Mr. Sheehy has been House Intelligence Committee and he sing the praises of Mike Sheehy, a per- involved in some of the information earned great distinction as the father son who has served our country for most vital to protecting our people and of the Boland Amendment, which pro- over 30 years in the military and on our Nation. He has done so with great hibited funding of U.S. involvement in Capitol Hill. Unfortunately for us, intellect, with great integrity, with the Nicaraguan Contras uprising. Act- Mike Sheehy is moving on after over 30 great insight, with great thoughtful- ing as an associate staff member for years of service, and so it is with mixed ness. the House Iran-Contra Investigating feelings that I say how proud we are of Mike, America does not know the Committee, Mike had a front-row seat him, but how sad we are to see him name Mike Sheehy, doesn’t see you on to the history that evolved during his leave. C–SPAN, but they have been extraor- service to Representative Boland. Mike began in the Congress of the dinarily well-served by you. Well, they Mike joined the Intelligence Com- United States as an aide in 1977 to Con- may have seen him from time to time mittee as chief counsel in 1990 under gressman Eddie Boland of Massachu- perhaps on C–SPAN. But they have the leadership of then-chairman An- setts. That is a name familiar to many been extraordinarily well-served by thony Beilenson. In 2003, he received of us here in the Chamber. He served as you. Your country has been well-served the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Di- Chairman Boland’s administrative as- by you in the Navy and in this institu- rector’s Award, the highest award sistant, and then went on to serve him tion, and each and every one of us have given by that agency. It was at that as Staff Director and Chief Counsel at been well-served by you. But in par- time that he left the committee when the House Intelligence Committee, and ticular I know, as I said as we were then-minority leader, our Speaker that is where many of us became more walking to the Chamber, the Speaker today, hired him as her senior policy fully aware of Mike’s contribution to of our House will uniquely miss your adviser. To me, it seems she knew a our country. quiet presence, your extraordinarily good thing when she saw it. We missed He came to my staff in 2003 when I good advice and counsel, and your him on the committee, but we were became House Democratic leader. He steady hand. glad he was there advising our Speak- became the security adviser to that of- Mr. Speaker, I express my gratitude to Mi- er. fice. That same year he was recognized chael Sheehy, a true public servant of the fin- In the time that I have had the privi- with the prestigious Director’s Award, est caliber—who leaves us at the end of the lege to serve as a member and now as the highest award given by the Defense week. chairman of the Intelligence Com- Intelligence Agency. Mike has spent 30 years on Capitol Hill, fol- mittee, I have grown to rely on him Mike is the proud father of three lowing five years in the Navy. That makes a and discovered that Mike’s depth and children, Beth, Matt and Tim. His chil- grand total of 35 years in public service to the breadth of intelligence knowledge are dren are continuing the family com- people of this great Nation. only surpassed in my opinion by his ex- mitment to public service. Beth served I have known Mike personally for several acting eye for detail, his capacity to in the Peace Corps in Kazakhstan and years. He is a studied and cautious profes- focus on the bigger picture and his Matt served proudly in our Nation’s sional, with extremely sound judgment and an ability to find middle ground when military. almost unparalleled depth of policy knowledge there doesn’t seem to be any. Of all the people that I have worked on national security issues. While he is often quiet, Mike is al- with and served with in this Congress Most recently, I had the pleasure of working ways processing, turning the informa- and beyond, I can say that Mike with Mike on renewing the Foreign Intelligence tion over and over in his head, and of- Sheehy is truly an all-American pa- Surveillance Act. Mike proved critical to the ar- fering a measured, thoughtful response triot. He loves America. He came here duous negotiations, and went above the call of to whatever the situation may be. after attending Marquette University duty—spending several late nights with me, in Just as he has ably served the Speak- and Georgetown Law School and serv- my office, poring over bill text. er, he has become a trusted adviser for ing in the Navy. Since then he has been He has been an asset and a loyal friend to me as chairman and for our Intel- serving our country, staffing the Con- me and my staff, certainly to Speaker PELOSI, ligence Committee as well. gress of the United States. and to the Members he served before her. He b 1400 Leaving after 33 years, he leaves a is irreplaceable and will be missed tremen- foundation of knowledge and experi- dously, although we wish him well in all that So, today, to Mike, I say thank you ence and judgment to those of us who lies ahead. for your service to your Nation and will carry on. Godspeed. Good luck. Well done. thank you for your capable counsel on Thank you, Mike Sheehy, for your Ms. PELOSI. I am pleased to yield to all matters of intelligence. I wish you leadership and your service to our the gentleman from Texas. success as you retire with over 35 years country. Mr. REYES. I thank the gentlelady of public service, and I hope that you Mr. HOYER. Will the Speaker yield? for yielding. find much happiness in all of your en- Ms. PELOSI. I am pleased to yield to Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay trib- deavors. God bless you, Mike. the gentleman. ute as well to our Speaker’s national Ms. PELOSI. Thank you very much, Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentle- security adviser and former staff direc- Mr. Chairman. woman for yielding. tor to the House Permanent Select Mr. Speaker, in conclusion I want to Mr. Speaker, Members of the House, I Committee on Intelligence, Mr. Mi- say that in addition to all the wonder- have risen before to note how well this chael Sheehy. ful things that are said about Mike, country is served by those who work As chairman of the Permanent Select simply put, without his leadership and for this institution and with all of us. Committee on Intelligence, I have had knowledge staffing us on the Intel- They are not elected; they are selected. the immense honor of working closely ligence Committee at a crucial time in They are selected by those of us who with Mike on significant intelligence our country’s history, we would not have been given the honor and privi- issues of our day. Whether the subject have had a 9/11 Commission. I know

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:44 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.032 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE H2622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 24, 2009 that Mr. Roemer, who authored that Green, Gene Massa Royce Pitts Ryan (WI) Walden legislation in the House, would sub- Griffith Matheson Ruppersberger Poe (TX) Scalise Walz Grijalva Matsui Rush Posey Sessions Wamp scribe to that characterization as well. Gutierrez McCarthy (CA) Ryan (OH) Price (GA) Shadegg Westmoreland So whether it’s force protection, 9/11 Hall (NY) McCarthy (NY) Salazar Putnam Smith (NE) Wilson (SC) Commission, ongoing safety of the Halvorson McCollum Sa´ nchez, Linda Radanovich Sullivan Young (AK) Hare McCotter T. Rohrabacher Terry American people, the list goes on and Harman McDermott Sanchez, Loretta Roskam Thornberry on, Mike Sheehy has been there to pro- Hastings (FL) McGovern Sarbanes tect the American people, which is our Heinrich McHugh Schakowsky NOT VOTING—14 first responsibility. Heller McIntyre Schauer Bachmann Miller, Gary Stark Herseth Sandlin McKeon Schiff Campbell Perriello Thompson (PA) Thank you, and God speed, Mike Higgins McMahon Schmidt Cao Smith (TX) Tiahrt Sheehy. Thank you very much. Hill McMorris Schock Cassidy Solis (CA) Watson Himes Rodgers Schrader Cohen Souder f Hinchey McNerney Schwartz Hinojosa Meek (FL) Scott (GA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Hirono Meeks (NY) Scott (VA) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during PRO TEMPORE Hodes Melancon Sensenbrenner the vote). Two minutes remain in this Holden Mica Serrano The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Holt Michaud Sestak vote. HOLDEN). Without objection, 5-minute Honda Miller (MI) Shea-Porter Hoyer Miller (NC) Sherman b 1409 voting will continue. Inslee Miller, George Shimkus So (two-thirds being in the affirma- There was no objection. Israel Minnick Shuler Jackson (IL) Mitchell Shuster tive) the rules were suspended and the f Jackson-Lee Mollohan Simpson bill was passed. (TX) Moore (KS) Sires The result of the vote was announced CAPTIVE PRIMATE SAFETY ACT Johnson (GA) Moore (WI) Skelton Johnson (IL) Moran (VA) Slaughter as above recorded. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Johnson, E. B. Murphy (CT) Smith (NJ) A motion to reconsider was laid on finished business is the question on Jones Murphy, Patrick Smith (WA) the table. suspending the rules and passing the Kagen Murphy, Tim Snyder Stated against: Kanjorski Murtha Space bill, H.R. 80. Kaptur Nadler (NY) Speier Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 76, The Clerk read the title of the bill. Kennedy Napolitano Spratt I was unavoidably delayed. Had I been The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Kildee Neal (MA) Stearns present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ question is on the motion offered by Kilpatrick (MI) Nunes Stupak Kilroy Nye Sutton f the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. Kind Oberstar Tanner BORDALLO) that the House suspend the King (NY) Obey Tauscher SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY RECY- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 80. Kirk Olver Taylor CLED WATER ENHANCEMENT Kirkpatrick (AZ) Ortiz Teague The question was taken. Kissell Pallone Thompson (CA) ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Klein (FL) Pascrell Thompson (MS) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Kosmas Pastor (AZ) Tiberi finished business is the vote on the mo- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Kratovil Paulsen Tierney Kucinich Payne Titus tion to suspend the rules and pass the RECORDED VOTE Lance Perlmutter Tonko bill, H.R. 637, on which the yeas and Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I Langevin Peters Towns nays were ordered. Larsen (WA) Petri Tsongas demand a recorded vote. Larson (CT) Pingree (ME) Turner The Clerk read the title of the bill. A recorded vote was ordered. Latham Platts Upton The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. This LaTourette Polis (CO) Van Hollen question is on the motion offered by will be a 5-minute vote. Lee (CA) Pomeroy Vela´ zquez Lee (NY) Price (NC) Visclosky the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. The vote was taken by electronic de- Levin Rahall Wasserman BORDALLO) that the House suspend the vice, and there were—ayes 323, noes 95, Lewis (CA) Rangel Schultz rules and pass the bill, H.R. 637. not voting 14, as follows: Lewis (GA) Rehberg Waters This will be a 5-minute vote. Linder Reichert Watt [Roll No. 76] Lipinski Reyes Waxman The vote was taken by electronic de- AYES—323 LoBiondo Richardson Weiner vice, and there were—yeas 402, nays 16, Loebsack Rodriguez Welch not voting 14, as follows: Abercrombie Brown, Corrine Delahunt Lofgren, Zoe Roe (TN) Wexler Ackerman Buchanan DeLauro Lowey Rogers (AL) Whitfield [Roll No. 77] Adler (NJ) Butterfield Dent Luja´ n Rogers (KY) Wilson (OH) YEAS—402 Alexander Buyer Diaz-Balart, L. Lynch Rogers (MI) Wittman Altmire Calvert Diaz-Balart, M. Maffei Rooney Wolf Abercrombie Boehner Castle Andrews Camp Dicks Maloney Ros-Lehtinen Woolsey Ackerman Bonner Castor (FL) Arcuri Capito Dingell Markey (CO) Ross Wu Aderholt Bono Mack Chaffetz Austria Capps Doggett Markey (MA) Rothman (NJ) Yarmuth Adler (NJ) Boozman Chandler Baca Capuano Donnelly (IN) Marshall Roybal-Allard Young (FL) Akin Boren Childers Bachus Cardoza Doyle Alexander Boswell Clarke Baird Carnahan Driehaus NOES—95 Altmire Boucher Clay Baldwin Carney Edwards (MD) Andrews Boustany Cleaver Barrow Carson (IN) Edwards (TX) Aderholt Deal (GA) Jordan (OH) Arcuri Boyd Clyburn Bartlett Castle Ehlers Akin Dreier King (IA) Austria Brady (PA) Coffman (CO) Bean Castor (FL) Ellison Barrett (SC) Duncan Kingston Baca Brady (TX) Cohen Becerra Chandler Ellsworth Barton (TX) Fallin Kline (MN) Bachus Braley (IA) Cole Berkley Childers Emerson Bishop (UT) Flake Lamborn Baird Bright Conaway Berman Clarke Engel Blackburn Forbes Latta Baldwin Brown (SC) Connolly (VA) Berry Clay Eshoo Blunt Foxx Lucas Barrett (SC) Brown, Corrine Conyers Biggert Cleaver Etheridge Boehner Franks (AZ) Luetkemeyer Barrow Brown-Waite, Cooper Bilbray Clyburn Farr Bonner Garrett (NJ) Lummis Bartlett Ginny Costa Bilirakis Connolly (VA) Fattah Brady (TX) Gingrey (GA) Lungren, Daniel Barton (TX) Buchanan Costello Bishop (GA) Conyers Filner Broun (GA) Gohmert E. Bean Burgess Courtney Bishop (NY) Cooper Fleming Brown-Waite, Goodlatte Mack Becerra Burton (IN) Crenshaw Blumenauer Costa Fortenberry Ginny Graves Manzullo Berkley Butterfield Crowley Boccieri Costello Foster Burgess Guthrie Marchant Berman Buyer Cuellar Bono Mack Courtney Frank (MA) Burton (IN) Hall (TX) McCaul Berry Calvert Culberson Boozman Crowley Frelinghuysen Cantor Harper McClintock Biggert Camp Cummings Boren Cuellar Fudge Carter Hastings (WA) McHenry Bilbray Cantor Dahlkemper Boswell Cummings Gallegly Chaffetz Hensarling Miller (FL) Bilirakis Capito Davis (AL) Boucher Dahlkemper Gerlach Coble Herger Moran (KS) Bishop (GA) Capps Davis (CA) Boustany Davis (AL) Giffords Coffman (CO) Hoekstra Myrick Bishop (NY) Capuano Davis (IL) Boyd Davis (CA) Gonzalez Cole Hunter Neugebauer Bishop (UT) Cardoza Davis (KY) Brady (PA) Davis (IL) Gordon (TN) Conaway Inglis Olson Blackburn Carnahan Davis (TN) Braley (IA) Davis (TN) Granger Crenshaw Issa Paul Blumenauer Carney Deal (GA) Bright DeFazio Grayson Culberson Jenkins Pence Blunt Carson (IN) DeFazio Brown (SC) DeGette Green, Al Davis (KY) Johnson, Sam Peterson Boccieri Carter DeGette

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:36 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.035 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE February 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2623 Delahunt Klein (FL) Polis (CO) Westmoreland Wilson (SC) Wu Conyers Inglis Moran (KS) DeLauro Kline (MN) Pomeroy Wexler Wittman Yarmuth Cooper Inslee Moran (VA) Dent Kosmas Posey Whitfield Wolf Young (AK) Costa Israel Murphy (CT) Diaz-Balart, L. Kratovil Price (GA) Wilson (OH) Woolsey Young (FL) Costello Issa Murphy, Patrick Diaz-Balart, M. Kucinich Price (NC) Courtney Jackson (IL) Murphy, Tim Dicks Lamborn Putnam NAYS—16 Crenshaw Jackson-Lee Murtha Dingell Lance Radanovich Broun (GA) Garrett (NJ) Paul Crowley (TX) Myrick Doggett Langevin Rahall Coble Hensarling Poe (TX) Cuellar Jenkins Nadler (NY) Donnelly (IN) Larsen (WA) Rangel Duncan Jordan (OH) Shadegg Culberson Johnson (GA) Napolitano Doyle Larson (CT) Rehberg Ehlers Lummis Stearns Cummings Johnson (IL) Neal (MA) Dreier Latham Reichert Flake McClintock Dahlkemper Johnson, E. B. Neugebauer Driehaus Latta Reyes Franks (AZ) Neugebauer Davis (AL) Johnson, Sam Nunes Edwards (MD) Lee (CA) Richardson Davis (CA) Jones Nye Edwards (TX) Lee (NY) Rodriguez NOT VOTING—14 Davis (IL) Jordan (OH) Oberstar Ellison Levin Roe (TN) Bachmann Kirk Souder Davis (KY) Kagen Obey Ellsworth Lewis (CA) Rogers (AL) Campbell LaTourette Stark Davis (TN) Kanjorski Olson Emerson Lewis (GA) Rogers (KY) Cao Miller, Gary Thompson (PA) Deal (GA) Kaptur Olver Engel Linder Rogers (MI) Cassidy Perriello Watson DeFazio Kennedy Ortiz Eshoo Lipinski Rohrabacher Hirono Solis (CA) DeGette Kildee Pallone Etheridge LoBiondo Rooney Delahunt Kilpatrick (MI) Pascrell Fallin Loebsack Ros-Lehtinen ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DeLauro Kilroy Pastor (AZ) Farr Lofgren, Zoe Roskam The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Dent Kind Paul Fattah Lowey Ross the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Diaz-Balart, L. King (IA) Paulsen Filner Lucas Rothman (NJ) Diaz-Balart, M. King (NY) Payne Fleming Luetkemeyer Roybal-Allard ing. Dicks Kingston Pence Forbes Luja´ n Royce Dingell Kirk Perlmutter Fortenberry Lungren, Daniel Ruppersberger b 1417 Doggett Kirkpatrick (AZ) Peters Foster E. Rush So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Donnelly (IN) Kissell Peterson Foxx Lynch Ryan (OH) Doyle Klein (FL) Petri Frank (MA) Mack Ryan (WI) tive) the rules were suspended and the Dreier Kline (MN) Pingree (ME) Frelinghuysen Maffei Salazar bill was passed. Driehaus Kosmas Pitts Fudge Maloney Sa´ nchez, Linda The result of the vote was announced Duncan Kratovil Platts Gallegly Manzullo T. Edwards (MD) Kucinich Poe (TX) Gerlach Marchant Sanchez, Loretta as above recorded. Edwards (TX) Lamborn Polis (CO) Giffords Markey (CO) Sarbanes A motion to reconsider was laid on Ehlers Lance Pomeroy Gingrey (GA) Markey (MA) Scalise the table. Ellison Langevin Posey Gohmert Marshall Schakowsky Stated for: Ellsworth Larsen (WA) Price (GA) Gonzalez Massa Schauer Emerson Larson (CT) Price (NC) Goodlatte Matheson Schiff Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Engel Latham Putnam Gordon (TN) Matsui Schmidt 77, had I been present, I would have voted Eshoo LaTourette Radanovich Granger McCarthy (CA) Schock ‘‘yea.’’ Etheridge Latta Rahall Graves McCarthy (NY) Schrader Fallin Lee (CA) Rangel Grayson McCaul Schwartz f Farr Lee (NY) Rehberg Green, Al McCollum Scott (GA) Fattah Levin Reichert Green, Gene McCotter Scott (VA) RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE Filner Lewis (CA) Reyes Griffith McDermott Sensenbrenner OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH Flake Lewis (GA) Richardson Grijalva McGovern Serrano Fleming Linder Rodriguez Guthrie McHenry Sessions The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Forbes Lipinski Roe (TN) Gutierrez McHugh Sestak finished business is the vote on the mo- Fortenberry LoBiondo Rogers (AL) Hall (NY) McIntyre Shea-Porter Foster Loebsack Rogers (KY) Hall (TX) McKeon Sherman tion to suspend the rules and agree to Foxx Lofgren, Zoe Rogers (MI) Halvorson McMahon Shimkus the resolution, H. Res. 83, on which the Frank (MA) Lowey Rohrabacher Hare McMorris Shuler yeas and nays were ordered. Franks (AZ) Lucas Rooney Harman Rodgers Shuster Frelinghuysen Luetkemeyer Ros-Lehtinen Harper McNerney Simpson The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Fudge Luja´ n Roskam Hastings (FL) Meek (FL) Sires tion. Gallegly Lummis Ross Hastings (WA) Meeks (NY) Skelton The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Garrett (NJ) Lungren, Daniel Rothman (NJ) Heinrich Melancon Slaughter question is on the motion offered by Gerlach E. Roybal-Allard Heller Mica Smith (NE) Giffords Lynch Royce Herger Michaud Smith (NJ) the gentleman from Massachusetts Gingrey (GA) Mack Ruppersberger Herseth Sandlin Miller (FL) Smith (TX) (Mr. LYNCH) that the House suspend Gohmert Maffei Rush Higgins Miller (MI) Smith (WA) the rules and agree to the resolution, Gonzalez Maloney Ryan (OH) Hill Miller (NC) Snyder Goodlatte Manzullo Ryan (WI) Himes Miller, George Space H. Res. 83. Gordon (TN) Marchant Salazar Hinchey Minnick Speier This will be a 5-minute vote. Granger Markey (CO) Sa´ nchez, Linda Hinojosa Mitchell Spratt The vote was taken by electronic de- Graves Markey (MA) T. Hodes Mollohan Stupak vice, and there were—yeas 420, nays 0, Grayson Marshall Sanchez, Loretta Hoekstra Moore (KS) Sullivan Green, Al Massa Sarbanes Holden Moore (WI) Sutton not voting 12, as follows: Green, Gene Matheson Scalise Holt Moran (KS) Tanner [Roll No. 78] Griffith Matsui Schakowsky Honda Moran (VA) Tauscher Grijalva McCarthy (CA) Schauer Hoyer Murphy (CT) Taylor YEAS—420 Guthrie McCarthy (NY) Schiff Hunter Murphy, Patrick Teague Abercrombie Bishop (UT) Buyer Gutierrez McClintock Schmidt Inglis Murphy, Tim Terry Aderholt Blackburn Calvert Hall (NY) McCollum Schock Inslee Murtha Thompson (CA) Adler (NJ) Blumenauer Camp Hall (TX) McCotter Schrader Israel Myrick Thompson (MS) Akin Blunt Cantor Halvorson McDermott Schwartz Issa Nadler (NY) Thornberry Alexander Boccieri Capito Hare McGovern Scott (GA) Jackson (IL) Napolitano Tiahrt Altmire Boehner Capps Harman McHenry Scott (VA) Jackson-Lee Neal (MA) Tiberi Andrews Bonner Capuano Harper McHugh Sensenbrenner (TX) Nunes Tierney Arcuri Bono Mack Cardoza Hastings (FL) McIntyre Serrano Jenkins Nye Titus Austria Boozman Carnahan Hastings (WA) McKeon Sessions Johnson (GA) Oberstar Tonko Baca Boren Carney Heinrich McMahon Sestak Johnson (IL) Obey Towns Bachus Boswell Carson (IN) Heller McMorris Shadegg Johnson, E. B. Olson Tsongas Baird Boucher Carter Hensarling Rodgers Shea-Porter Johnson, Sam Olver Turner Baldwin Boustany Castle Herger McNerney Sherman Jones Ortiz Upton Barrett (SC) Boyd Castor (FL) Herseth Sandlin Meek (FL) Shimkus Kagen Pallone Van Hollen Barrow Brady (PA) Chaffetz Higgins Meeks (NY) Shuler Kanjorski Pascrell Vela´ zquez Bartlett Brady (TX) Chandler Hill Melancon Shuster Kaptur Pastor (AZ) Visclosky Barton (TX) Braley (IA) Childers Himes Mica Simpson Kennedy Paulsen Walden Bean Bright Clarke Hinchey Michaud Sires Kildee Payne Walz Becerra Broun (GA) Clay Hinojosa Miller (FL) Skelton Kilpatrick (MI) Pence Wamp Berkley Brown (SC) Cleaver Hirono Miller (MI) Slaughter Kilroy Perlmutter Wasserman Berman Brown, Corrine Clyburn Hodes Miller (NC) Smith (NE) Kind Peters Schultz Berry Brown-Waite, Coble Hoekstra Miller, George Smith (NJ) King (IA) Peterson Waters Biggert Ginny Coffman (CO) Holden Minnick Smith (TX) King (NY) Petri Watt Bilbray Buchanan Cohen Holt Mitchell Smith (WA) Kingston Pingree (ME) Waxman Bilirakis Burgess Cole Honda Mollohan Snyder Kirkpatrick (AZ) Pitts Weiner Bishop (GA) Burton (IN) Conaway Hoyer Moore (KS) Space Kissell Platts Welch Bishop (NY) Butterfield Connolly (VA) Hunter Moore (WI) Speier

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:14 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24FE7.008 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE H2624 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 24, 2009 Spratt Tierney Watt Crenshaw Jackson-Lee Nadler (NY) Terry Upton Welch Stearns Titus Waxman Crowley (TX) Napolitano Thompson (CA) Van Hollen Westmoreland Stupak Tonko Weiner Cuellar Jenkins Neal (MA) Thompson (MS) Vela´ zquez Wexler Sullivan Towns Welch Culberson Johnson (GA) Neugebauer Thompson (PA) Visclosky Whitfield Sutton Tsongas Westmoreland Cummings Johnson (IL) Nunes Thornberry Walden Wilson (OH) Tanner Turner Wexler Dahlkemper Johnson, E. B. Nye Tiahrt Walz Wilson (SC) Tauscher Upton Whitfield Davis (AL) Johnson, Sam Oberstar Tiberi Wamp Wittman Taylor Van Hollen Wilson (OH) Davis (CA) Jones Obey Tierney Wasserman Wolf Teague Vela´ zquez Wilson (SC) Davis (IL) Jordan (OH) Olson Titus Schultz Woolsey Terry Visclosky Wittman Davis (KY) Kagen Olver Tonko Waters Wu Thompson (CA) Walden Wolf Davis (TN) Kanjorski Ortiz Towns Watt Yarmuth Thompson (MS) Walz Woolsey Deal (GA) Kaptur Pallone Tsongas Waxman Young (AK) Thompson (PA) Wamp Wu DeFazio Kennedy Pascrell Turner Weiner Young (FL) Thornberry Wasserman Yarmuth DeGette Kildee Pastor (AZ) NOT VOTING—15 Tiahrt Schultz Young (AK) Delahunt Kilpatrick (MI) Paul Tiberi Waters Young (FL) DeLauro Kilroy Paulsen Bachmann McMorris Solis (CA) Campbell Rodgers NOT VOTING—12 Dent Kind Payne Souder Diaz-Balart, L. King (IA) Pence Cao Miller, Gary Stark Ackerman Cassidy Solis (CA) Diaz-Balart, M. King (NY) Perlmutter Cassidy Perriello Watson Bachmann McCaul Souder Dicks Kingston Peters Garrett (NJ) Peterson Campbell Miller, Gary Stark McCaul Sessions Dingell Kirk Petri Cao Perriello Watson Kirkpatrick (AZ) Pingree (ME) Doggett ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Kissell Pitts ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Donnelly (IN) Doyle Klein (FL) Platts The SPEAKER pro tempore (during The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Dreier Kline (MN) Poe (TX) the vote). Two minutes remaining in the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Driehaus Kosmas Polis (CO) this vote. ing. Duncan Kratovil Pomeroy Edwards (MD) Kucinich Posey b 1431 Lamborn Price (GA) b 1424 Edwards (TX) Ehlers Lance Price (NC) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Ellison Langevin Putnam tive) the rules were suspended and the Ellsworth Larsen (WA) Radanovich Senate bill was passed. tive) the rules were suspended and the Larson (CT) Rahall Emerson The result of the vote was announced resolution was agreed to. Engel Latham Rangel The result of the vote was announced Eshoo LaTourette Rehberg as above recorded. as above recorded. Etheridge Latta Reichert A motion to reconsider was laid on Lee (CA) Reyes A motion to reconsider was laid on Fallin the table. Farr Lee (NY) Richardson the table. Fattah Levin Rodriguez f Lewis (CA) Roe (TN) Filner ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER f Flake Lewis (GA) Rogers (AL) Fleming Linder Rogers (KY) PRO TEMPORE Lipinski Rogers (MI) COLONEL JOHN H. WILSON, JR. Forbes The SPEAKER pro tempore. After POST OFFICE BUILDING Fortenberry LoBiondo Rohrabacher Foster Loebsack Rooney consultation among the Speaker and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Foxx Lofgren, Zoe Ros-Lehtinen the majority and minority leaders, and finished business is the vote on the mo- Frank (MA) Lowey Roskam with their consent, the Chair an- Lucas Ross tion to suspend the rules and pass the Franks (AZ) nounces that, when the two Houses Frelinghuysen Luetkemeyer Rothman (NJ) ´ Senate bill, S. 234, on which the yeas Fudge Lujan Roybal-Allard meet tonight in joint session to hear and nays were ordered. Gallegly Lummis Royce an address by the President of the Gerlach Lungren, Daniel Ruppersberger The Clerk read the title of the Senate E. Rush United States, only the doors imme- bill. Giffords diately opposite the Speaker and those Gingrey (GA) Lynch Ryan (OH) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gohmert Mack Ryan (WI) immediately to her left and right will Gonzalez Maffei Salazar question is on the motion offered by ´ be open. Goodlatte Maloney Sanchez, Linda the gentleman from Massachusetts Manzullo T. No one will be allowed on the floor of Gordon (TN) YNCH Marchant Sanchez, Loretta (Mr. L ) that the House suspend Granger the House who does not have the privi- Markey (CO) Sarbanes the rules and pass the Senate bill, S. Graves lege of the floor of the House. Due to Markey (MA) Scalise Grayson 234. Marshall Schakowsky the large attendance that is antici- Green, Al This will be a 5-minute vote. Massa Schauer pated, the rule regarding the privilege Green, Gene Matheson Schiff The vote was taken by electronic de- Griffith of the floor must be strictly enforced. Matsui Schmidt vice, and there were—yeas 417, nays 0, Grijalva Children of Members will not be per- McCarthy (CA) Schock Guthrie not voting 15, as follows: McCarthy (NY) Schrader mitted on the floor. The cooperation of Gutierrez McClintock Schwartz all Members is requested. [Roll No. 79] Hall (NY) McCollum Scott (GA) The practice of reserving seats prior YEAS—417 Hall (TX) McCotter Scott (VA) Abercrombie Blackburn Cantor Halvorson McDermott Sensenbrenner to the joint session by placard will not Ackerman Blumenauer Capito Hare McGovern Serrano be allowed. Members may reserve their Aderholt Blunt Capps Harman McHenry Sestak seats only by physical presence fol- Harper Adler (NJ) Boccieri Capuano McHugh Shadegg lowing the security sweep of the Cham- Akin Boehner Cardoza Hastings (FL) McIntyre Shea-Porter Alexander Bonner Carnahan Hastings (WA) McKeon Sherman ber. Altmire Bono Mack Carney Heinrich McMahon Shimkus f Andrews Boozman Carson (IN) Heller McNerney Shuler Arcuri Boren Carter Hensarling Meek (FL) Shuster RECESS Austria Boswell Castle Herger Meeks (NY) Simpson Baca Boucher Castor (FL) Herseth Sandlin Melancon Sires The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bachus Boustany Chaffetz Higgins Mica Skelton ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Baird Boyd Chandler Hill Michaud Slaughter declares the House in recess subject to Baldwin Brady (PA) Childers Himes Miller (FL) Smith (NE) Barrett (SC) Brady (TX) Clarke Hinchey Miller (MI) Smith (NJ) the call of the Chair. Barrow Braley (IA) Clay Hinojosa Miller (NC) Smith (TX) Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 33 min- Bartlett Bright Cleaver Hirono Miller, George Smith (WA) utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Barton (TX) Broun (GA) Clyburn Hodes Minnick Snyder subject to the call of the Chair. Bean Brown (SC) Coble Hoekstra Mitchell Space Becerra Brown, Corrine Coffman (CO) Holden Mollohan Speier f Berkley Brown-Waite, Cohen Holt Moore (KS) Spratt Berman Ginny Cole Honda Moore (WI) Stearns b 1645 Berry Buchanan Conaway Hoyer Moran (KS) Stupak AFTER RECESS Biggert Burgess Connolly (VA) Hunter Moran (VA) Sullivan Bilbray Burton (IN) Conyers Inglis Murphy (CT) Sutton The recess having expired, the House Bilirakis Butterfield Cooper Inslee Murphy, Patrick Tanner was called to order by the Speaker pro Bishop (GA) Buyer Costa Israel Murphy, Tim Tauscher Bishop (NY) Calvert Costello Issa Murtha Taylor tempore (Mr. POLIS of Colorado) at 4 Bishop (UT) Camp Courtney Jackson (IL) Myrick Teague o’clock and 45 minutes p.m.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:14 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24FE7.010 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE February 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2625 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. The President of the United States, VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF MCCOTTER); escorted by the committee of Senators H.R. 1105, OMNIBUS APPROPRIA- The gentlewoman from Washington and Representatives, entered the Hall TIONS ACT, 2009 (Mrs. MCMORRIS ROGERS); of the House of Representatives and The gentleman from Texas (Mr. Mr. MCGOVERN, from the Com- stood at the Clerk’s desk. ARTER); mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- C (Applause, the Members rising.) The gentleman from Texas (Mr. SES- leged report (Rept. No. 111–20) on the The SPEAKER. Members of the Con- SIONS); and gress, I have the high privilege and the resolution (H. Res. 184) providing for The gentleman from California (Mr. consideration of the bill (H.R. 1105) distinct honor of presenting to you the MCCARTHY). making omnibus appropriations for the President of the United States. The VICE PRESIDENT. The Presi- (Applause, the Members rising.) fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, dent of the Senate, at the direction of The PRESIDENT. Madam Speaker, and for other purposes, which was re- that body, appoints the following Sen- Mr. Vice President, Members of Con- ferred to the House Calendar and or- ators as members of the committee on gress, the First Lady of the United dered to be printed. the part of the Senate to escort the States: f President of the United States into the I have come here tonight not only to House Chamber: RECESS address the distinguished men and The Senator from Nevada (Mr. REID); women in this great Chamber, but to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The Senator from Illinois (Mr. DUR- speak frankly and directly to the men ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair BIN); and women who sent us here. declares the House in recess until ap- The Senator from New York (Mr. I know that for many Americans proximately 8:35 p.m. for the purpose of SCHUMER); watching right now, the state of our receiving in joint session the President The Senator from Washington (Mrs. economy is a concern that rises above of the United States. MURRAY); all others. And rightly so. If you Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 46 min- The Senator from New Jersey (Mr. haven’t been personally affected by utes p.m.), the House stood in recess MENENDEZ); this recession, you probably know until approximately 8:35 p.m. The Senator from North Dakota (Mr. someone who has—a friend; a neighbor; DORGAN); f a member of your family. You don’t The Senator from Michigan (Ms. need to hear another list of statistics b 2040 STABENOW); to know that our economy is in crisis, The Senator from Vermont (Mr. because you live it every day. It’s the AFTER RECESS LEAHY); worry you wake up with and the source The Senator from Kentucky (Mr. The recess having expired, the House of sleepless nights. It’s the job you MCCONNELL); was called to order by the Speaker at 8 thought you’d retire from but now have The Senator from Arizona (Mr. KYL); o’clock and 40 minutes p.m. lost; the business you built your The Senator from Tennessee (Mr. AL- f dreams upon that’s now hanging by a EXANDER); thread; the college acceptance letter JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS The Senator from South Dakota (Mr. your child had to put back in the enve- PURSUANT TO HOUSE CONCUR- THUNE); lope. The impact of this recession is RENT RESOLUTION 41 TO RE- The Senator from Nevada (Mr. EN- real, and it is everywhere. CEIVE A MESSAGE FROM THE SIGN); and But while our economy may be weak- PRESIDENT The Senator from Texas (Mr. CORNYN). ened and our confidence shaken, The Speaker of the House presided. The SPEAKER. I would like to ac- though we are living through difficult The Majority Floor Services Chief, knowledge the presence and express ap- and uncertain times, tonight I want Mr. Barry Sullivan, announced the preciation to the captain of Flight 1549, every American to know this: Vice President and Members of the Captain ‘‘Sully’’ Sullenberger. We will rebuild, we will recover, and U.S. Senate, who entered the Hall of The Majority Floor Services Chief the United States of America will the House of Representatives, the Vice announced the Dean of the Diplomatic emerge stronger than before. President taking the chair at the right Corps, His Excellency Roble Olhaye, The weight of this crisis will not de- of the Speaker, and the Members of the Ambassador from the Republic of termine the destiny of this nation. The Senate the seats reserved for them. Djibouti. answers to our problems don’t lie be- The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps en- yond our reach. They exist in our lab- as members of the committee on the tered the Hall of the House of Rep- oratories and our universities, in our part of the House to escort the Presi- resentatives and took the seat reserved fields and our factories; in the imagina- dent of the United States into the for him. tions of our entrepreneurs and the Chamber: The Majority Floor Services Chief pride of the hardest working people on The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. announced the Chief Justice of the Earth. Those qualities that have made HOYER); United States and the Associate Jus- America the greatest force of progress The gentleman from South Carolina tices of the Supreme Court. and prosperity in human history we (Mr. CLYBURN); The Chief Justice of the United still possess in ample measure. What is The gentleman from Connecticut States and the Associate Justices of required now is for this country to pull (Mr. LARSON); the Supreme Court entered the Hall of together, confront boldly the chal- The gentleman from California (Mr. the House of Representatives and took lenges we face, and take responsibility BECERRA); the seats reserved for them in front of for our future once more. The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. the Speaker’s rostrum. Now, if we’re honest with ourselves, VAN HOLLEN); The Majority Floor Services Chief we’ll admit that for too long, we have The gentleman from California (Mr. announced the Cabinet of the President not always met these responsibilities— GEORGE MILLER); of the United States. as a government or as a people. I say The gentlewoman from Connecticut The members of the Cabinet of the this not to lay blame or to look back- (Ms. DELAURO); President of the United States entered wards, but because it is only by under- The gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. the Hall of the House of Representa- standing how we arrived at this mo- SCHAKOWSKY); tives and took the seats reserved for ment that we’ll be able to lift ourselves The gentleman from Ohio (Mr. them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. out of this predicament. BOEHNER); At 9 o’clock and 7 minutes p.m., the The fact is, our economy did not fall The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Majority Floor Services Chief and the into decline overnight. Nor did all of CANTOR); Sergeant at Arms, the Honorable Wil- our problems begin when the housing The gentleman from Indiana (Mr. son Livingood, announced the Presi- market collapsed or the stock market PENCE); dent of the United States. sank. We have known for decades that

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:36 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.044 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE H2626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 24, 2009 our survival depends on finding new tonight because this plan prevented the fearful of lending out any more money sources of energy. Yet we import more layoffs their department was about to to households, to businesses, or even to oil today than ever before. The cost of make. each other. When there is no lending, health care eats up more and more of Because of this plan, 95 percent of the families can’t afford to buy homes or our savings each year, yet we keep de- working households in America will re- cars. So businesses are forced to make laying reform. Our children will com- ceive a tax cut—a tax cut that you will layoffs. Our economy suffers even pete for jobs in a global economy that see in your paychecks beginning on more, and credit dries up even further. too many of our schools do not prepare April 1st. That is why this administration is them for. And though all of these chal- Because of this plan, families who are moving swiftly and aggressively to lenges went unsolved, we still managed struggling to pay tuition costs will re- break this destructive cycle, to restore to spend more money and pile up more ceive a $2,500 tax credit for all 4 years confidence, and restart lending. debt, both as individuals and through of college. And Americans who have We will do so in several ways. First, our government, than ever before. lost their jobs in this recession will be we are creating a new lending fund In other words, we have lived able to receive extended unemploy- that represents the largest effort ever through an era where too often, short- ment benefits and continued health to help provide auto loans, college term gains were prized over long-term care coverage to help them weather loans, and small business loans to the prosperity; where we failed to look be- this storm. consumers and entrepreneurs who keep yond the next payment, the next quar- I know there are some in this Cham- this economy running. ter, or the next election. A surplus be- ber and watching at home who are Second, we have launched a housing came an excuse to transfer wealth to skeptical of whether this plan will plan that will help responsible families the wealthy instead of an opportunity work. I understand that skepticism. facing the threat of foreclosure lower to invest in our future. Regulations Here in Washington, we’ve all seen how their monthly payments and refinance were gutted for the sake of a quick quickly good intentions can turn into their mortgages. It’s a plan that won’t profit at the expense of a healthy mar- broken promises and wasteful spend- help speculators or that neighbor down ket. People bought homes they knew ing. And with a plan of this scale the street who bought a house he could they couldn’t afford from banks and comes enormous responsibility to get never hope to afford, but it will help lenders who pushed those bad loans it right. millions of Americans who are strug- anyway. And all the while, critical de- That is why I’ve asked Vice Presi- gling with declining home values— bates and difficult decisions were put dent BIDEN to lead a tough, unprece- Americans who will now be able to off for some other time on some other dented oversight effort—because no- take advantage of the lower interest day. body messes with JOE. I have told each rates that this plan has already helped Well, that day of reckoning has ar- member of my Cabinet as well as may- to bring about. In fact, the average rived, and the time to take charge of ors and governors across the country family who refinances today can save our future is here. that they will be held accountable by nearly $2,000 per year on their mort- Now is the time to act boldly and me and the American people for every gage. wisely—to not only revive this econ- dollar they spend. I’ve appointed a Third, we will act with the full force omy, but to build a new foundation for proven and aggressive Inspector Gen- of the Federal Government to ensure lasting prosperity. Now is the time to eral to ferret out any and all cases of that the major banks that Americans jump-start job creation, restart lend- waste and fraud. And we have created a depend on have enough confidence and ing, and invest in areas like energy, new Web site called recovery.gov so enough money to lend even in more dif- health care and education that will that every American can find out how ficult times. And when we learn that a grow our economy, even as we make and where their money is being spent. major bank has serious problems, we hard choices to bring our deficit down. So the recovery plan we passed is the will hold accountable those respon- That is what my economic agenda is first step in getting our economy back sible, force the necessary adjustments, designed to do, and that is what I’d on track. But it is just the first step. provide the support to clean up their like to talk to you about tonight. Because even if we manage this plan balance sheets, and assure the con- It’s an agenda that begins with jobs. flawlessly, there will be no real recov- tinuity of a strong, viable institution As soon as I took office, I asked this ery unless we clean up the credit crisis that can serve our people and our econ- Congress to send me a recovery plan by that has severely weakened our finan- omy. President’s Day that would put people cial system. I understand that on any given day, back to work and put money in their I want to speak plainly and candidly Wall Street may be more comforted by pockets. Not because I believe in bigger about this issue tonight, because every an approach that gives banks bailouts government—I don’t. Not because I’m American should know that it directly with no strings attached, and that not mindful of the massive debt we’ve affects you and your family’s well- holds nobody accountable for their inherited—I am. I called for action be- being. You should also know that the reckless decisions. But such an ap- cause the failure to do so would have money you’ve deposited in banks proach won’t solve the problem. And cost more jobs and caused more hard- across the country is safe; your insur- our goal is to quicken the day when we ship. In fact, a failure to act would ance is secure; and you can rely on the restart lending to the American people have worsened our long-term deficit by continued operation of our financial and American business and end this assuring weak economic growth for system. That’s not the source of con- crisis once and for all. years. That’s why I pushed for quick cern. I intend to hold these banks fully ac- action. And tonight, I am grateful that The concern is that if we do not re- countable for the assistance they re- this Congress delivered, and pleased to start lending in this country, our re- ceive, and this time, they will have to say that the American Recovery and covery will be choked off before it even clearly demonstrate how taxpayer dol- Reinvestment Act is now law. begins. lars result in more lending for the Over the next 2 years, this plan will You see, the flow of credit is the life- American taxpayer. This time, CEOs save or create 3.5 million jobs. More blood of our economy. The ability to won’t be able to use taxpayer money to than 90 percent of these jobs will be in get a loan is how you finance the pur- pad their paychecks or buy fancy the private sector—jobs rebuilding our chase of everything from a home to a drapes or disappear on a private jet. roads and bridges; constructing wind car to a college education; how stores Those days are over. turbines and solar panels; laying stock their shelves, farms buy equip- Still, this plan will require signifi- broadband and expanding mass transit. ment, and businesses make payroll. cant resources from the Federal Gov- Because of this plan, there are now But credit has stopped flowing the ernment—and, yes, probably more than teachers who can now keep their jobs way it should. Too many bad loans we’ve already set aside. But while the and educate our kids. Health care pro- from the housing crisis have made cost of action will be great, I can as- fessionals can continue caring for our their way onto the books of too many sure you that the cost of inaction will sick. There are 57 police officers who banks. And with so much debt and so be far greater, for it could result in an are still on the streets of Minneapolis little confidence, these banks are now economy that sputters along for not

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:14 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.045 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE February 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2627 months or years, but perhaps a decade. ply numbers on a page, or a laundry tory—an investment that will spur not That would be worse for our deficit, list of programs. I see this document only new discoveries in energy, but worse for business, worse for you, and differently. I see it as a vision for breakthroughs in medicine, science, worse for the next generation. And I America—as a blueprint for our future. and technology. refuse to let that happen. My budget does not attempt to solve We will soon lay down thousands of I understand that when the last ad- every problem or address every issue. miles of power lines that can carry new ministration asked this Congress to It reflects the stark reality of what energy to cities and towns across this provide assistance for struggling we’ve inherited—a trillion-dollar def- country. And we will put Americans to banks, Democrats and Republicans icit, a financially crisis, and a costly work, making our homes and buildings alike were infuriated by the mis- recession. more efficient so that we can save bil- management and results that followed. Given these realities, everyone in lions of dollars on our energy bills. So were the American taxpayers. So this Chamber—Democrats and Repub- But to truly transform our economy, was I. licans—will have to sacrifice some wor- to protect our security, and save our So I know how unpopular it is to be thy priorities for which there are no planet from the ravages of climate seen as helping banks right now, espe- dollars. And that includes me. change, we need to ultimately make cially when everyone is suffering in But that does not mean we can afford clean, renewable energy the profitable part from their bad decisions. I promise to ignore our long-term challenges. I kind of energy. So I ask this Congress you—I get it. reject the view that says our problems to send me legislation that places a But I also know that in time of cri- will simply take care of themselves; market-based cap on carbon pollution sis, we cannot afford to govern out of that says government has no role in and drives the production of more re- anger, or yield to the politics of the laying the foundation for our common newable energy in America. That’s moment. My job—our job—is to solve prosperity. what we need. And to support that in- the problem. Our job is to govern with For history tells a different story. novation, we will invest $15 billion a a sense of responsibility. I will not History reminds us that at every mo- year to develop technologies like wind spend a single penny for the purpose of ment of economic upheaval and trans- power and solar power; advanced rewarding a single Wall Street execu- formation, this nation has responded biofuels, clean coal, and more fuel-effi- tive, but I will do whatever it takes to with bold action and big ideas. In the cient cars and trucks built right here help the small business that can’t pay midst of civil war, we laid railroad in America. its workers or the family that has tracks from one coast to another that Speaking of our auto industry, every- saved and still can’t get a mortgage. spurred commerce and industry. From one recognizes that years of bad deci- That’s what this is about. It’s not the turmoil of the Industrial Revolu- sion-making and a global recession about helping banks—it’s about help- tion came a system of public high have pushed our automakers to the ing people. Because when credit is schools that prepared our citizens for a brink. We should not, and will not, pro- available again, that young family can new age. In the wake of war and de- tect them from their own bad prac- finally buy a new home. And then some pression, the GI Bill sent a generation tices. But we are committed to the company will hire workers to build it. to college and created the largest mid- goal of a retooled, re-imagined auto in- And then those workers will have dle class in history. And a twilight dustry that can compete and win. Mil- money to spend, and if they can get a struggle for freedom led to a nation of lions of jobs depend on it. Scores of loan, too, maybe they’ll finally buy highways, an American on the Moon, communities depend on it. And I be- that car, or open their own business. and an explosion of technology that lieve the nation that invented the Investors will return to the market, still shapes our world. automobile cannot walk away from it. and American families will see their In each case, government didn’t sup- None of this will come without cost, retirement secured once more. Slowly, plant private enterprise; it catalyzed nor will it be easy. But this is America. but surely, confidence will return, and private enterprise. It created the condi- We don’t do what’s easy. We do what’s our economy will recover. tions for thousands of entrepreneurs necessary to move this country for- So I ask this Congress to join me in and new businesses to adapt and to ward. doing whatever proves necessary. Be- thrive. And for that same reason, we must cause we cannot consign our nation to We are a nation that has seen prom- also address the crushing cost of health an open-ended recession. And to ensure ise amid peril, and claimed opportunity care. that a crisis of this magnitude never from ordeal. Now we must be that na- This is a cost that now causes a happens again, I ask Congress to move tion again. That is why, even as it cuts bankruptcy in America every 30 sec- quickly on legislation that will finally back on the programs we don’t need, onds. By the end of the year, it could reform our outdated regulatory sys- the budget I submit will invest in the cause 1.5 million Americans to lose tem. It is time to put in place tough, three areas that are absolutely critical their homes. In the last 8 years, pre- new commonsense rules of the road so to our economic future: energy, health miums have grown four times faster that our financial market rewards care, and education. than wages. And in each of these years, drive and innovation, and punishes It begins with energy. We know the 1 million more Americans have lost shortcuts and abuse. country that harnesses the power of their health insurance. It is one of the The recovery plan and the financial clean, renewable energy will lead the major reasons why small businesses stability plan are the immediate steps 21st century. And yet it is China that close their doors and corporations ship we’re taking to revive our economy in has launched the largest effort in his- jobs overseas. And it is one of the larg- the short term. But the only way to tory to make their economy energy ef- est and fastest growing parts of our fully restore America’s economic ficient. We invented solar technology, budget. strength is to make the long-term in- but we’ve fallen behind countries like Given these facts, we can no longer vestments that will lead to new jobs, Germany and Japan in producing it. afford to put health care reform on new industries, and a renewed ability New plug-in hybrids roll off our assem- hold. We can’t afford to do it. It’s time. to compete with the rest of the world. bly lines, but they will run on batteries Already, we’ve done more to advance The only way this century will be an- made in Korea. the cause of health care reform in the other American century is if we con- Well, I do not accept a future where last 30 days than we’ve done in the last front at last the price of our depend- the jobs and industries of tomorrow decade. When it was days old, this Con- ence on oil and the high cost of health take root beyond our borders—and I gress passed a law to provide and pro- care; the schools that aren’t preparing know you don’t either. It is time for tect health insurance for 11 million our children and the mountain of debt America to lead again. American children whose parents work they stand to inherit. That is our re- Thanks to our recovery plan, we will full time. Our recovery plan will invest sponsibility. double this nation’s supply of renew- in electronic health records and new In the next few days, I will submit a able energy in the next 3 years. We’ve technology that will reduce errors, budget to Congress. So often, we’ve also made the largest investment in bring down costs, ensure privacy, and come to view these documents as sim- basic research funding in American his- save lives. It will launch a new effort

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:14 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.047 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE H2628 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 24, 2009 to conquer a disease that has touched But we know that our schools don’t I’m proud that we passed a recovery the life of nearly every American, in- just need more resources. They need plan free of earmarks, and I want to cluding me, by seeking a cure for can- more reform. That is why this budget pass a budget next year that ensures cer in our time. And it makes the larg- creates new incentives for teacher per- that each dollar we spend reflects only est investment ever in preventive care, formance; pathways for advancement, our most important national priorities. because that’s one of the best ways to and rewards for success. We’ll invest in Yesterday, I held a fiscal summit keep our people healthy and our costs innovative programs that are already where I pledged to cut the deficit in under control. helping schools meet high standards half by the end of my first term in of- This budget builds on these reforms. and close achievement gaps. And we fice. My administration has also begun It includes an historic commitment to will expand our commitment to charter to go line by line through the Federal comprehensive health care reform—a schools. budget in order to eliminate wasteful down payment on the principle that we It is our responsibility as lawmakers and ineffective programs. As you can must have quality, affordable health and as educators to make this system imagine, this is a process that will care for every American. It’s a commit- work. But it is the responsibility of take some time. But we have already ment that’s paid for in part by effi- every citizen to participate in it. And identified $2 trillion in savings over the ciencies in our system that are long so tonight, I ask every American to next decade. overdue. And it’s a step we must take commit to at least one year or more of In this budget, we will end education if we hope to bring down our deficit in higher education or career training. programs that don’t work and end di- the years to come. This can be community college or a 4- rect payments to large agribusinesses Now, there will be many different year school; vocational training or an that don’t need them. We’ll eliminate opinions and ideas about how to apprenticeship. But whatever the the no-bid contracts that have wasted achieve reform, and that’s why I’m training may be, every American will billions in Iraq, and reform our defense bringing together businesses and work- need to get more than a high school di- budget so that we’re not paying for ers, doctors and health care providers, ploma. And dropping out of high school Cold War-era weapons systems we don’t Democrats and Republicans, to begin is no longer an option. It’s not just use. We will root out the waste, fraud, work on this issue next week. quitting on yourself, it’s quitting on and abuse in our Medicare program I suffer no illusions that this will be your country—and this country needs that doesn’t make our seniors any an easy process. Once again, it will be and values the talents of every Amer- healthier, and we will restore a sense of hard. But I also know that nearly a ican. That is why we will provide the fairness and balance to our Tax Code century after Teddy Roosevelt first support necessary for all young Ameri- by finally ending the tax breaks for called for reform, the cost of our health cans to complete college and meet a corporations that ship our jobs over- care has weighed down our economy new goal: by 2020, America will once seas. and the conscience of our nation long again have the highest proportion of In order to save our children from a enough. So let there be no doubt: college graduates in the world. That is future of debt, we will also end the tax health care reform cannot wait, it a goal we can meet. breaks for the wealthiest 2 percent of must not wait, and it will not wait an- I know that the price of tuition is Americans. Let me be absolutely clear, other year. higher than ever, which is why if you because I know you’ll end up hearing The third challenge we must address are willing to volunteer in your neigh- some of the same old claims that roll- is the urgent need to expand the prom- borhood or give back to your commu- ing back these tax breaks means a ise of education in America. In a global economy where the most nity or serve your country, we will massive tax increase on the American valuable skill you can sell is your make sure that you can afford a higher people: if your family earns less than knowledge, a good education is no education. And to encourage a renewed $250,000 a year, a quarter of a million longer just a pathway to opportunity— spirit of national service for this and dollars a year, you will not see your it is a prerequisite. future generations, I ask Congress to taxes increased a single dime. I repeat: Right now, three-quarters of the fast- send me the bipartisan legislation that not one single dime. In fact, the recov- est growing occupations require more bears the name of Senator ORRIN ery plan provides a tax cut—that’s than a high school diploma. And yet HATCH as well as an American who has right, a tax cut—for 95 percent of work- just over half of our citizens have that never stopped asking what he can do ing families. And, by the way, these level of education. We have one of the for his country—Senator EDWARD KEN- checks are on the way. highest high school dropout rates of NEDY. To preserve our long-term fiscal any industrialized nation. And half of These education policies will open health, we must also address the grow- the students who begin college never the doors of opportunity for our chil- ing costs in Medicare and Social Secu- finish. dren. But it is up to us to ensure they rity. Comprehensive health care reform This is a prescription for economic walk through them. In the end, there is is the best way to strengthen Medicare decline, because we know the countries no program or policy that can sub- for years to come. And we must also that out-teach us today will out-com- stitute for a parent, for a mother or fa- begin a conversation on how to do the pete us tomorrow. That is why it will ther who will attend those parent- same for Social Security, while cre- be the goal of this administration to teacher conferences, or help with ating tax-free universal savings ac- ensure that every child has access to a homework, or turn off the TV, put counts for all Americans. complete and competitive education— away the video games, and read to Finally, because we’re also suffering from the day they are born to the day their child. I speak to you not just as from a deficit of trust, I am committed they begin a career. That is a promise a President but as a father when I say to restoring a sense of honesty and ac- we have to make to the children of that responsibility for our children’s countability to our budget. That is why America. education must begin at home. That is this budget looks ahead 10 years and Already, we’ve made an historic in- not a Democratic issue or a Republican accounts for spending that was left out vestment in education through the eco- issue. That’s an American issue. under the old rules—and for the first nomic recovery plan. We have dramati- There is, of course, another responsi- time that includes the full cost of cally expanded early childhood edu- bility we have to our children. And fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. For 7 cation and will continue to improve its that’s the responsibility to ensure that years, we’ve been a nation at war. No quality, because we know that the we do not pass on to them a debt they longer will we hide its price. most formative learning comes in cannot pay. That is critical. With the Along with our outstanding national those first years of life. We’ve made deficit we inherited, the cost of the cri- security team, I am now carefully re- college affordable for nearly 7 million sis we face, and the long-term chal- viewing our policies in both wars, and more students—7 million. And we have lenges we must meet, it has never been I will soon announce a way forward in provided the resources necessary to more important to ensure that as our Iraq that leaves Iraq to its people and prevent painful cuts and teacher lay- economy recovers, we do what it takes responsibly ends this war. offs that would set back our children’s to bring this deficit down. That is crit- And with our friends and allies, we progress. ical. will forge a new and comprehensive

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:14 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K24FE7.049 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE February 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2629 strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan den, but also a great privilege—one American who is sitting here tonight to defeat al Qaeda and combat extre- that has been entrusted to few genera- loves this country and wants it to suc- mism. Because I will not allow terror- tions of Americans. For in our hands ceed. I know that. That must be the ists to plot against the American peo- lies the ability to shape our world for starting point for every debate we have ple from safe havens halfway around good or for ill. in the coming months, and where we the world. We will not allow it. I know that it’s easy to lose sight of return after those debates are done. As we meet here tonight, our men this truth—to become cynical and That is the foundation on which the and women in uniform stand watch doubtful; consumed with the petty and American people expect us to build abroad and more are readying to de- the trivial. common ground. ploy. To each and every one of them, But in my life, I’ve also learned that And if we do—if we come together and to the families who bear the quiet hope is found in unlikely places; that and lift this nation from the depths of burden of their absence, Americans are inspiration often comes not from those this crisis; if we put our people back to united in sending one message: we with the most power or celebrity, but work and restart the engine of our honor your service, we are inspired by from the dreams and aspirations of or- prosperity; if we confront without fear your sacrifice, and you have our dinary Americans who are anything the challenges of our time and summon unyielding support. To relieve the but ordinary. that enduring spirit of an America that strain on our forces, my budget in- I think of Leonard Abess, a bank does not quit, then someday years from creases the number of our soldiers and president from Miami who reportedly now our children can tell their children marines. And to keep our sacred trust cashed out of his company, took a $60 that this was the time when we per- with those who serve, we will raise million bonus, and gave it out to all 399 formed, in the words that are carved their pay, and give our veterans the ex- people who worked for him, plus an- into this very Chamber, ‘‘something panded health care and benefits that other 72 who used to work for him. He worthy to be remembered.’’ they have earned. didn’t tell anyone, but when the local Thank you, God bless you, and may To overcome extremism, we must newspaper found out, he simply said, ‘‘I God bless the United States of Amer- also be vigilant in upholding the values knew some of these people since I was ica. 7 years old. I didn’t feel right getting (Applause, the Members rising.) our troops defend—because there is no At 10 o’clock and 15 minutes p.m., the money myself.’’ force in the world more powerful than the President of the United States, ac- I think about Greensburg, Kansas, a the example of America. And that is companied by the committee of escort, town that was completely destroyed by why I have ordered the closing of the retired from the Hall of the House of a tornado, but is being rebuilt by its detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Representatives. and will seek swift and certain justice residents as a global example of how The Majority Floor Services Chief es- for captured terrorists—because living clean energy can power an entire com- corted the invited guests from the our values doesn’t make us weaker, it munity—how it can bring jobs and Chamber in the following order: makes us safer and it makes us strong- businesses to a place where piles of The members of the President’s Cabi- er. And that is why I can stand here to- bricks and rubble once lay. ‘‘The trag- net; night and say without exception or edy was terrible,’’ said one of the men The Chief Justice of the United equivocation that the United States of who helped them rebuild. ‘‘But the States and Associate Justices of the America does not torture. We can folks here know that it also provided Supreme Court; make that commitment here tonight. an incredible opportunity.’’ The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. In words and deeds, we are showing I think about Ty’Sheoma Bethea, the f the world that a new era of engage- young girl from that school I visited in ment has begun. For we know that Dillon, South Carolina—a place where JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED America cannot meet the threats of the ceilings leak; the paint peels off The SPEAKER. The Chair declares this century alone, but the world can- the walls, and they have to stop teach- the joint session of the two Houses now not meet them without America. We ing six times a day because the train dissolved. cannot shun the negotiating table, nor barrels by their classroom. She has Accordingly, at 10 o’clock and 16 ignore the foes or forces that could do been told that her school is hopeless, minutes p.m., the joint session of the us harm. We are instead called to move but the other day after class she went two Houses was dissolved. forward with the sense of confidence to the public library and typed up a The Members of the Senate retired to and candor that serious times demand. letter to the people sitting in this their Chamber. To seek progress toward a secure and Chamber. She even asked her principal f lasting peace between Israel and her for the money to buy a stamp. The let- MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT RE- neighbors, we have appointed an envoy ter asks us for help and says, ‘‘We are FERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF to sustain our effort. To meet the chal- just students trying to become law- THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE lenges of the 21st century—from ter- yers, doctors, congressmen like your- STATE OF THE UNION rorism to nuclear proliferation; from self and one day President, so we can Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I pandemic disease to cyber threats to make a change to not just the State of move that the message of the President crushing poverty—we will strengthen South Carolina but also the world. We be referred to the Committee of the old alliances, forge new ones, and use are not quitters.’’ That’s what she said. Whole House on the state of the Union all elements of our national power. We are not quitters. and ordered printed. And to respond to an economic crisis These words and these stories tell us The motion was agreed to. that is global in scope, we are working something about the spirit of the peo- with the nations of the G–20 to restore ple who sent us here. They tell us that f confidence in our financial system, even in the most trying times, amid RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE avoid the possibility of escalating pro- the most difficult circumstances, there OF REPRESENTATIVES tectionism, and spur demand for Amer- is a generosity, a resilience, a decency, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ican goods in markets across the globe. and a determination that perseveres; a WEINER) laid before the House the fol- For the world depends on us to have a willingness to take responsibility for lowing resignation from the House of strong economy, just as our economy our future and for posterity. Representatives: depends on the strength of the world’s. Their resolve must be our inspira- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, As we stand at this crossroads of his- tion. Their concerns must be our cause. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tory, the eyes of all people in all na- And we must show them and all our Washington, DC, February 24, 2009. tions are once again upon us—watching people that we are equal to the task be- OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER, to see what we do with this moment; fore us. U.S. Capitol, I know that we haven’t agreed on Washington, DC. waiting for us to lead. DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: This letter is to in- Those of us gathered here tonight every issue thus far, and there are form you that I have sent a letter to Cali- have been called to govern in extraor- surely times in the future when we will fornia Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in- dinary times. It is a tremendous bur- part ways. But I also know that every forming him that I am resigning my position

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A letter from the Director, Legislative Commission, transmitting the Commission’s given me the opportunity to help America’s Affairs Division, Department of Agriculture, final rule — In the Matter of Unlicensed Op- working families and turn our economy transmitting the Department’s final rule — eration in the TV Broadcast Bands Addi- around. It has been a privilege to serve the State Technical Committees (RIN: 0578- tional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices residents of California in the House of Rep- AA51) received February 9, 2009, pursuant to Below 900 MHz and in the 3 GHz Band [ET resentatives for the past eight years. I have 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Docket Nos.: 04-186 and 02-380] received Feb- served during one of the most challenging Agriculture. ruary 12, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. economic times in California’s history, and 642. A letter from the Director, Legislative 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and have worked to help build a better future for Affairs Division, Department of Agriculture, Commerce. our state and country. transmitting the Department’s final rule — 652. A letter from the Acting Assistant I also want to thank you, Madam Speaker, Regional Equity (RIN: 0578-AA44) received Secretary Legislative Affairs, Department of all of my colleagues in the House, and in par- February 9, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. State, transmitting certification of a pro- ticular California’s Congressional delega- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- posed technical assistance agreement for the tion. I have enjoyed working with them dur- culture. export of technical data, defense services, ing my time in Congress. I am looking for- 643. A letter from the OSD Federal Reg- and defense articles to the Cayman Islands ward to continuing to work with you and my ister Liaison Officer, DoD, Department of and the United Arab Emirates (Transmittal colleagues, in order to build a better coun- Defense, transmitting the Department’s final No. DDTC 143-08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. try. rule — Indebtedness of Military Personnel 2776(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Sincerely, [DOD-2007-OS-0025] (RIN: 0790-AI08) received 653. A letter from the Acting Assistant HILDA L. SOLIS, February 10, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Member of Congress. Secretary Legislative Affairs, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed State, transmitting notification of an au- Services. thorization of Danger Pay to U.S. Govern- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, 644. A letter from the OSD Federal Reg- ment civilian employees for service in areas HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ister Liaison Officer, DoD, Department of Washington, DC, February 24, 2009. where civil insurrection, civil war, terrorism Defense, transmitting the Department’s final or wartime conditions threaten physical Governor ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, rule — Civilian Health and Medical Program harm or imminent danger to the health or California State Capitol Building, of the Uniformed Service (CHAMPUS); Vol- Sacramento, CA. well-being of employees; to the Committee untary Disenrollment from the TRICARE on Foreign Affairs. DEAR GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER: In De- Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) [DoD-2008- cember, I was nominated by President-elect HA-0035] (RIN: 0720-AA69) received February 654. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Obama to serve as Secretary for the U.S. De- 10, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- partment of Labor. I am hereby resigning my the Committee on Armed Services. ment’s report on competitive sourcing ef- position as the United States Representative 645. A letter from the Acting Assistant forts for Fiscal Year 2008, pursuant to Public for the 32nd Congressional District of Cali- Secretary Legislative Affairs, Department of Law 108-199, section 647(b) of Division F; to fornia effective Tuesday, February 24, 2009. State, transmitting the 41st report prepared the Committee on Oversight and Govern- It has been a privilege to serve the resi- pursuant to Section 3204(f) of the Emergency ment Reform. dents of California in the House of Rep- Supplemental Act, 2000 (Div. B, P.L. 106-246), 655. A letter from the Chairman of the resentatives for the past eight years. I have as amended; to the Committee on Armed Board, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corpora- served during one of the most challenging Services. tion, Department of Labor, transmitting the economic times in California’s history, and 646. A letter from the Counsel for Legisla- Commission’s Semiannual Report from the have worked to help build a better future for tion and Regulations, Department of Hous- Office of the Inspector General and the Di- our state. I am truly honored that President- ing and Urban Development, transmitting rector’s Semiannual Report on Management elect Obama has given me the opportunity to the Department’s final rule — Public Hous- Decisions and Final Actions on Office of In- help lead our nation forward during these ing Operating Fund Program; Increased spector General Audit Recommendations, difficult times. Terms of Energy Performance Contracts pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) I also want to thank you and your adminis- [Docket Number: FR-5057-F-02] (RIN: 2577- section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight tration, as well as my colleagues in Califor- AC66) received February 12, 2009, pursuant to and Government Reform. nia’s Congressional delegation. I have en- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fi- 656. A letter from the Administrator, De- joyed working with you and them during my nancial Services. partment of Transportation, transmitting a time in Congress. I look forward to con- 647. A letter from the General Counsel, Na- report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- tinuing this important work in order to tional Credit Union Administration, trans- form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Over- build a better California. mitting the Administration’s final rule — sight and Government Reform. Sincerely, Credit Union Service Organizations (RIN: 657. A letter from the Deputy General HILDA L. SOLIS, 3133-AD20) received February 12, 2009, pursu- Counsel, Office of National Drug Control Pol- Member of Congress. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee icy, Executive Office of the President, trans- on Financial Services. mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- f 648. A letter from the Director, Regulatory cancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- Management Division, Environmental Pro- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s form. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER final rule — Prevention of Significant Dete- 658. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- PRO TEMPORE rioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New ment of the Interior, transmitting notifica- Source Review (NSR): Aggregation [EPA-HQ- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under tion of the Department’s intent to accept a OAR-2003-0064, FRL-8773-2] (RIN: 2060-AL75) clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair an- gift of land adjacent to wilderness areas for received February 10, 2009, pursuant to 5 nounces to the House that, in light of preservation as wilderness, pursuant to Sec- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- tion 6 of the Wilderness Act of 1964; to the the resignation of the gentlewoman ergy and Commerce. Committee on Natural Resources. from California (Ms. SOLIS), the whole 649. A letter from the Director, Regulatory number of the House is 432. Management Division, Environmental Pro- 659. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- partment’s first Report to Congress for the f final rule — Prevention of Significant Dete- rioration (PSD) and Nonttainment New North Slope Science Initiative, pursuant to Source Review (NSR): Aggregation [EPA-HQ- Public Law 109-58, section 348(e); to the Com- ADJOURNMENT OAR-2003-0064; FRL-8773-3] (RIN: 2060-AL75) mittee on Natural Resources. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I received February 10, 2009, pursuant to 5 660. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- move that the House do now adjourn. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- retary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmos- The motion was agreed to; accord- ergy and Commerce. phere, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 650. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Administration, transmitting the Adminis- ingly (at 10 o’clock and 20 minutes Management Division, Environmental Pro- tration’s 2007 Annual Report in accordance p.m.), the House adjourned until to- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s with the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Con- morrow, Wednesday, February 25, 2009, final rule — Regulation of Fuels and Fuel vention Act; to the Committee on Natural at 10 a.m. Additives; Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Test Resources.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:36 Feb 25, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24FE7.018 H24FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with HOUSE February 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2631 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON tions Commission report to the Congress re- By Ms. ESHOO: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS garding low-power FM service; to the Com- H.R. 1155. A bill to mandate satellite car- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of riage of qualified noncommercial edu- By Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself, Mr. cational television stations; to the Com- committees were delivered to the Clerk BILBRAY, Mr. ROONEY, and Mr. BRADY mittee on Energy and Commerce. for printing and reference to the proper of Pennsylvania): By Mr. HELLER: calendar, as follows: H.R. 1148. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a program in H.R. 1156. A bill to amend the Elementary Mr. CONYERS: Committee on the Judici- the maritime environment for the mobile bi- and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to re- ary. H.R. 200. A bill to amend title 11 of the ometric identification of suspected individ- quire local educational agencies to provide United States Code with respect to modifica- uals, including terrorists, to enhance border to parents, on request, information regard- tion of certain mortgages on principal resi- security; to the Committee on Homeland Se- ing the professional qualifications of their dences, and for other purposes; with an curity. child’s pupil services instructors; to the amendment (Rept. 111–19). Referred to the By Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- Committee on Education and Labor. Committee of the Whole House on the State By Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN: ida (for herself, Mr. BILBRAY, Ms. of the Union. ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mr. BOOZMAN): H.R. 1157. A bill to amend title 5, United Mr. McGOVERN: Committee on Rules. H.R. 1149. A bill to reauthorize the Adam States Code, to establish certain protections House Resolution 184. A resolution providing Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of for preference eligibles selected for involun- for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1105) mak- 2006, and for other purposes; to the Com- tary geographic reassignment; to the Com- ing omnibus appropriations for the fiscal mittee on the Judiciary. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- year ending September 30, 2009, and for other By Mr. CARNEY (for himself, Ms. form. purposes (Rept. 111–20). Referred to the SCHWARTZ, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- By Mr. HIGGINS (for himself, Mr. House Calendar. vania, Ms. MARKEY of Colorado, Mr. NUNES, Mr. KAGEN, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. f DOYLE, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. ALTMIRE, ROSKAM, Mr. KIND, Mr. GENE GREEN PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. HOLDEN): of Texas, Mr. TERRY, Mr. BOCCIERI, H.R. 1150. A bill to authorize the Secretary Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. DAVIS of Ala- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public of Homeland Security to award grants on a bama): bills and resolutions of the following competitive basis to regional biocontain- H.R. 1158. A bill to promote biogas produc- titles were introduced and severally re- ment laboratories for maintaining surge ca- tion, and for other purposes; to the Com- ferred, as follows: pacity that can be used to respond to acts of mittee on Ways and Means. bioterrorism or outbreaks of infectious dis- By Mr. MEEK of Florida: By Ms. ESHOO: eases, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 1159. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 1142. A bill to amend title XIX of the mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- enue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for Social Security Act to require States to pro- dition to the Committee on Homeland Secu- investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type vide hair prostheses under the Medicaid Pro- rity, for a period to be subsequently deter- scheme; to the Committee on Ways and gram for individuals diagnosed with alopecia mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Means. areata; to the Committee on Energy and sideration of such provisions as fall within By Mr. MEEKS of New York: Commerce. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. POE of Texas: By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Mr. H.R. 1160. A bill to direct the Securities H.R. 1143. A bill to achieve greater na- SERRANO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. NORTON, and Exchange Commission to revise rules to tional energy independence by limiting pres- Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MARKEY of Mas- provide for the comparable treatment and idential withdrawals of offshore lands from sachusetts, and Mr. FATTAH): expanded use of qualified money market disposition for exploration, development, or H.R. 1151. A bill to amend the National and funds for broker-dealer financing; to the production of oil and gas, to authorize States Community Service Act of 1990 to establish Committee on Financial Services. to petition for authorization to conduct off- Encore Service Programs, Encore Fellowship By Mr. PRICE of North Carolina (for shore oil and natural gas exploration and ex- Programs, and Silver Scholarship Programs, himself, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Flor- traction in any area that is within 50 miles and for other purposes; to the Committee on ida, Mr. WATT, Mr. GORDON of Ten- of the coastline of the State and within the Education and Labor. nessee, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. HONDA, seaward lateral boundaries of the State ex- By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Mr. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. BORDALLO, tended, to share offshore oil and gas reve- SERRANO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. NORTON, Mr. WALZ, Mr. CLAY, Mr. ETHERIDGE, nues with States, and for other purposes; to Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MARKEY of Mas- Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. the Committee on Natural Resources. sachusetts, and Mr. FATTAH): HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. KISSELL, By Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H.R. 1152. A bill to amend the National and Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. SHULER, Mr. Texas (for herself, Ms. EDWARDS of Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a COHEN, Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana, Mr. Maryland, Mr. REYES, Mrs. Semester of Service grant program, and for MORAN of Virginia, Mr. MEEKS of New DAHLKEMPER, Mr. MILLER of North other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- York, and Ms. HIRONO): Carolina, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. cation and Labor. H.R. 1161. A bill to amend the Elementary WILSON of Ohio, and Mr. GRAYSON): By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Mr. and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to pro- H.R. 1144. A bill to increase awareness of MCDERMOTT, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. vide grants for innovative teacher retention the existence of and to overcome gender bias BLUMENAUER, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. programs; to the Committee on Education in academic science and engineering through GRIJALVA, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. NOR- and Labor. research and training, and for other pur- TON, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. By Mr. PUTNAM (for himself and Mrs. poses; to the Committee on Science and MARKEY of Massachusetts, and Mr. MYRICK): Technology. FATTAH): H.R. 1162. A bill to amend the Immigration By Mr. GORDON of Tennessee: H.R. 1153. A bill to amend the National and and Nationality Act to permit certain E-2 H.R. 1145. A bill to implement a National Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a nonimmigrant investors to adjust status to Water Research and Development Initiative, Summer of Service State grant program, a lawful permanent resident status; to the and for other purposes; to the Committee on Summer of Service national direct grant Committee on the Judiciary. Science and Technology. program, and related national activities, and By Mr. TERRY (for himself, Mr. KING By Mr. PAUL: for other purposes; to the Committee on of Iowa, Mr. FORTENBERRY, and Mr. H.R. 1146. A bill to end membership of the Education and Labor. SMITH of Nebraska): United States in the United Nations; to the By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Mr. Committee on Foreign Affairs. SERRANO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. H.R. 1163. A bill to direct the Secretary of By Mr. DOYLE (for himself, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. Veterans Affairs to establish a national cem- TERRY, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN MCGOVERN, Mr. MARKEY of Massachu- etery in the Sarpy County region to serve of California, Mr. WILSON of South setts, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of veterans in eastern Nebraska, western Iowa, Carolina, Ms. KILPATRICK of Michi- Texas, and Mr. FATTAH): and northwest Missouri; to the Committee gan, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. H.R. 1154. A bill to amend the National and on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addition to the MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. PAUL, Mr. Community Service Act of 1990 to improve Committee on Ways and Means, for a period BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. TIM the educational awards provided for national to be subsequently determined by the Speak- MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Ms. service, and for other purposes; to the Com- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- SCHWARTZ, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. HINOJOSA, mittee on Education and Labor, and in addi- visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. tion to the Committees on Oversight and committee concerned. DELAHUNT, Mr. CAPUANO, Mrs. Government Reform, and Ways and Means, By Mr. VAN HOLLEN: MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mrs. for a period to be subsequently determined H.R. 1164. A bill to amend title 5, United BLACKBURN, and Ms. BALDWIN): by the Speaker, in each case for consider- States Code, to exempt certain repayments H.R. 1147. A bill to imlpement the rec- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- under the Civil Service Retirement System ommendations of the Federal Communica- risdiction of the committee concerned. from the requirement that they be made

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with interest; to the Committee on Over- H.R. 122: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. H.R. 1039: Mr. HELLER. sight and Government Reform, and in addi- H.R. 154: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 1078: Mr. SESTAK and Mr. tion to the Committee on House Administra- H.R. 156: Mrs. BACHMANN and Mr. MCIN- RUPPERSBERGER. tion, for a period to be subsequently deter- TYRE. H.R. 1084: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- H.R. 211: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. SLAUGHTER, MORAN of Virginia, and Mr. GORDON of Ten- sideration of such provisions as fall within Mr. FILNER, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. CARSON of In- nessee. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. diana, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. WU, Mr. H.R. 1086: Mr. GALLEGLY. By Mr. LANGEVIN: KAGEN, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of H.R. 1101: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H. Con. Res. 58. Concurrent resolution ex- California, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. H.R. 1106: Mr. BACA, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. TURN- pressing the sense of Congress that any ef- MCNERNEY, and Mr. CHANDLER. ER, and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. fort to reengineer the health care system in H.R. 235: Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. TURNER, Mr. H.R. 1135: Mr. MICA and Mr. DUNCAN. the United States should incorporate sus- COHEN, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. NEAL H.J. Res. 18: Mr. LEVIN, Mr. MILLER of tainable wellness programs that address the of Massachusetts, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New North Carolina, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of Cali- underlying causal factors associated with York, Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts, Mr. fornia, Mr. POLIS of Colorado, Mr. CUMMINGS, chronic disease; to the Committee on Energy ABERCROMBIE, Mr. WITTMAN, Mrs. Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. and Commerce. HALVORSON, and Mrs. MALONEY. WEINER, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. BRALEY of By Mr. TERRY: H.R. 293: Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Iowa, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. SESTAK and Mr. H. Con. Res. 59. Concurrent resolution sup- H.R. 294: Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania. PAYNE. porting the goals and ideals of senior H.R. 370: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. CAO. H. Con. Res. 14: Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. caregiving and affordability; to the Com- H.R. 398: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, ALEXANDER, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. BARROW, Mr. mittee on Education and Labor. Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. KUCINICH, and Ms. SLAUGH- GEORGE MILLER of California, Mrs. By Mr. CASTLE: TER. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. GORDON of Ten- H. Res. 185. A resolution supporting the H.R. 406: Mr. GOODLATTE, Ms. LORETTA nessee, Ms. WATSON, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. DOYLE, goals and ideals of Black History Month and SANCHEZ of California, Mr. ACKERMAN, Ms. Mr. MCCOTTER, Ms. MATSUI, Mrs. CAPPS, Mrs. honoring the outstanding contributions of KAPTUR, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. VAN African-American Medal of Honor recipients; MARKEY of Colorado, Mr. SESTAK, and Ms. HOLLEN, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. MARKEY of Massa- to the Committee on Armed Services. CLARKE. chusetts, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. RUSH, Mr. CARSON By Ms. KAPTUR: H.R. 557: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. AL- of Indiana, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. H. Res. 186. A resolution expressing the EXANDER, Mrs. LUMMIS, Ms. FOXX, Mrs. MIL- ENGEL, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. HOLDEN, and sense of the House of Representatives that LER of Michigan, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. KUCINICH. the States should enact a temporary morato- Mr. SENSENBRENNER, and Mr. MCHUGH. H. Con. Res. 18: Mr. GARRETT of New Jer- rium on residential mortgage foreclosures; H.R. 560: Ms. JENKINS. sey. to the Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 610: Mr. COSTA and Ms. SLAUGHTER. H. Con. Res. 40: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, By Mr. TERRY: H.R. 620: Mr. WELCH. Mr. EHLERS, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. GORDON of Ten- H. Res. 187. A resolution expressing support H.R. 626: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. nessee, and Mr. WILSON of Ohio. for the designation of May 7 as National In- ROTHMAN of New Jersey, and Mr. GONZALEZ. H. Res. 18: Ms. FUDGE. formation and Referral Services Day; to the H.R. 630: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. H. Res. 83: Mr. ACKERMAN and Mr. GOOD- Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 662: Mr. PLATTS and Mr. TEAGUE. LATTE. f H.R. 697: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina and H. Res. 111: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. HOLT, Mr. Mr. ISRAEL. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PAULSEN, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. MURTHA, Mrs. H.R. 704: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky and Mr. CAPPS, Mr. CARDOZA, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors DAVIS of Kentucky. ROSS, and Mr. BISHOP of New York. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 745: Mr. SESTAK, Ms. NORTON, Mr. H. Res. 125: Mr. WAMP, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. tions as follows: WEINER, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. LANCE. ROYCE, and Mr. ROSKAM. H.R. 753: Mr. WEINER, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. H.R. 17: Mr. HALL of Texas and Mr. BU- H. Res. 151: Mr. PAUL, Mr. KING of New DELAURO, Mr. HARE, Mr. CARNAHAN, Ms. CHANAN. York, and Mr. PRICE of Georgia. BORDALLO, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. LEE of H.R. 22: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. YOUNG of H. Res. 160: Ms. ESHOO. California, Mr. NADLER of New York, and Mr. Florida, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mrs. HALVORSON, Mr. H. Res. 178: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. HINCHEY. MURTHA, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. FILNER, EHLERS, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. GORDON of Ten- H.R. 756: Mr. GORDON of Tennessee and Mr. Ms. PINGREE of Maine, and Mr. UPTON. nessee, Mr. WILSON of Ohio, Mr. MORAN of MCCOTTER. H.R. 25: Mr. BROUN of Georgia and Ms. JEN- Virginia, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr LEVIN. H.R. 759: Mr. PETERS. KINS. H. Res. 179: Ms. SPEIER. H.R. 31: Mr. ACKERMAN. H.R. 764: Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. ALEXANDER, H. Res. 182: Mr. HINCHEY. H.R. 43: Mr. PAUL, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. ABER- Mr. BARTLETT, and Mr. POE of Texas. H.R. 866: Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. CROMBIE, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. SOUDER, f Mr. GUTHRIE, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. MILLER of H.R. 868: Mr. MCHUGH. North Carolina, Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, H.R. 904: Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. TANNER, H.R. 930: Ms. LEE of California and Mrs. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. ELLS- MALONEY. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- WORTH, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. H.R. 933: Mr. MCCLINTOCK. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS WOLF, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. BERK- H.R. 948: Ms. LINDA T. SANC´ HEZ of Cali- LEY, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Mr. GARY fornia, Mr. SIRES, Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN, Ms. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or G. MILLER of California, Mr. GENE GREEN of KAPTUR, Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsyl- statements on congressional earmarks, Texas, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. CHANDLER, vania, and Mr. REYES. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff Mr. WAMP, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. WILSON of H.R. 978: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. benefits were submitted as follows: South Carolina, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. JONES, and Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. OFFERED BY MR. BARNEY FRANK OF GRIJALVA, Mr. MCHUGH, and Mr. HOLT. H.R. 986: Mr. FARR and Mr. SKELTON. MASSACHUSETTS H.R. 49: Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. HERGER, Mr. H.R. 994: Mr. HELLER and Mr. PLATTS. CHAFFETZ, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. H.R. 997: Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. The provisions that warranted a referral to GOODLATTE, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mrs. HELLER, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, and Mr. the Committee on Financial Services in H.R. BACHMANN, Mr. PLATTS, and Mr. TERRY. BUCHANAN. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes H.R. 101: Mr. MITCHELL. H.R. 1032: Mrs. MYRICK, Mrs. MCMORRIS Act of 2009, do not contain any congressional H.R. 111: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. RODGERS, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. WEINER, Mr. AL- earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited NUNES, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, and EXANDER, and Mr. FILNER. tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), Mrs. HALVORSON. H.R. 1033: Mr. RANGEL. or 9(f) of Rule XXI.

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