February 6, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 1 1459 Rules of the House of Representatives, that I attacks, corporate scandals, wars, and executive branches a tool to help elimi- have received a subpoena for testimony devastating natural disasters. It is a nate wasteful spending. Common-sense issued by the U.S. District Court for the measure of our economy’s resilience reform will help prevent billions of tax- Eastern District of Virginia. and the effectiveness of pro-growth payers’ dollars from being spent on un- After consultation with counsel, I have de- termined that compliance with the subpoena policies that our economy has absorbed necessary and unjustified projects. is consistent with the precedents and privi- these shocks, grown for 6 straight As we take these steps to address dis- leges of the House. years, and had the longest period of un- cretionary spending, we also need to Sincerely, interrupted job growth on record. Yet confront the biggest challenge to the ANGELLE B. KWEMO, mixed indicators confirm that eco- Federal budget: the unsustainable Legislative Director. nomic growth cannot be taken for growth in entitlement spending. Many f granted. To insure against the risk of Americans depend on programs like BUDGET OF THE UNITED STATES an economic downturn, I will work Social Security, Medicare, and Med- GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR with the Congress to pass a growth icaid, and we have an obligation to 2009—MESSAGE FROM THE PRESI- plan that will provide immediate, make sure they are sound for our chil- DENT OF THE UNITED STATES meaningful, and temporary help to our dren and grandchildren. If we do not (H. DOC. NO. 110–84) economy. address this challenge, we will leave Americans have real concerns about our children three bad options: huge The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- their ability to afford healthcare cov- tax increases, huge deficits, or huge fore the House the following message erage, pay rising energy bills, and meet cuts in benefits. The longer we put off from the President of the United monthly mortgage payments. They ex- the problem, the more difficult, unfair, States; which was read and, together pect their elected leaders in Wash- and expensive a solution becomes. with the accompanying papers, without ington to address these pressures on My Budget works to slow the rate of objection, referred to the Committee our economy. So my Budget puts forth growth of these programs in the short on Appropriations and ordered to be proposals to make health care more af- term, which will save $208 billion over printed: fordable and accessible, reduce our de- 5 years. This step alone would reduce To the Congress of the United States: pendence on oil, and help Americans Medicare’s 75-year unfunded obligation At www.budget.gov, Americans will struggling to keep their homes. by nearly one-third. My Administra- find the budget of the Federal Govern- Above all, my Budget continues the tion cannot solve this problem alone, ment for Fiscal Year 2009. Two key pro-growth policies that have helped though. We need a commitment from principles guided the development of promote innovation and entrepreneur- the Congress to reform and improve my Budget—keeping America safe and ship. I will not jeopardize our country’s these vital programs so they can serve ensuring our continued prosperity. continued prosperity with a tax in- future generations of Americans. As we enter this New Year, our econ- crease. Higher taxes would only lead to In my 2009 Budget, I have set clear omy retains a solid foundation despite more wasteful spending in Wash- priorities that will help us meet our some challenges, revenues have ington—putting at risk both economic Nation’s most pressing needs while ad- reached record levels, and we have re- growth and a balanced budget. dressing the long-term challenges duced the Federal deficit by $250 billion As we work to keep taxes low, we ahead. With pro-growth policies and since 2004. Thanks to the hard work of must do more to restrain spending. My spending discipline, we will balance the the American people and spending dis- Budget proposes to keep non-security budget in 2012, keep the tax burden cipline in Washington, we are now on a discretionary spending growth below 1 low, and provide for our national secu- path to balance the budget by 2012. Our percent for 2009 and then hold it at that rity. And that will help make our coun- formula for achieving a balanced budg- level for the next 4 years. It also cuts try safer and more prosperous. et is simple: create the conditions for spending on projects that are not GEORGE W. BUSH. economic growth, keep taxes low, and achieving results—because good inten- THE WHITE HOUSE, February 4, 2008. spend taxpayer dollars wisely or not at tions alone do not justify a program f all. that is not working. As Commander in Chief, my highest One of the best ways to reduce waste b 1415 priority is the security of the Amer- and increase accountability is to make ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ican people. So my Budget invests sub- Federal spending more transparent. To PRO TEMPORE stantial resources to protect the help Americans see where their money The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- United States from those who would do is being spent, we have launched a ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair us harm. Continuing our Nation’s ef- website called www.USAspending.gov, will postpone further proceedings forts to combat terrorism around the and to help Americans see the kind of today on motions to suspend the rules globe, my Budget provides our men and results they are getting for their on which a recorded vote or the yeas women in uniform the tools they need money, we launched and nays are ordered, or on which the to succeed in Afghanistan and Iraq, and www.ExpectMore.gov. I invite all vote is objected to under clause 6 of it furnishes the resources needed for Americans to log on and find out for rule XX. our civilians to help those nations themselves how their hard-earned tax Record votes on postponed questions achieve economic and political sta- dollars are being spent. will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. Billions of those tax dollars go to bilization. My Budget also strengthens f our overseas diplomatic capabilities something called earmarks. Earmarks and development efforts, advances our are special-interest items that are RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- political and economic interests slipped into big spending bills or com- SARY OF THE NATIONAL ACAD- abroad, and improves the lives of peo- mittee reports, often at the last hour, EMY OF RECORDING ARTS & ple around the world. without discussion or debate. Last Jan- SCIENCES Here at home, we are blessed to live uary, I asked the Congress to reform Mr. HODES. Mr. Speaker, I move to in a country that rewards hard work earmarks, and lawmakers took some suspend the rules and agree to the con- and innovation. In our flexible and dy- modest steps in that direction. But current resolution (H. Con. Res. 273) namic economy, people can pursue they failed to end the practice of con- recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the their dreams, turn ideas into enter- cealing earmarks in report language— National Academy of Recording Arts & prises, and provide for their families. and they continued to fund thousands Sciences. As we look back over the past 7 of them. So I will take steps to advance The Clerk read the title of the con- years, we see the economy has success- earmark reform. I also call on the Con- current resolution. fully responded to substantial chal- gress to adopt the legislative line-item The text of the concurrent resolution lenges, including a recession terrorist veto, which gives the legislative and is as follows:

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The award also continues to be world’s most visible and prestigious award both recognize and congratulate the for music; National Academy of Recording Arts & the only peer-presented award to honor Whereas the GRAMMY was created as a Sciences on its 50th anniversary the achievement, technical proficiency peer award, given by music makers, for Grammy Awards celebration. and overall excellence in the recording music makers, to honor the highest quality Established in 1957, the National industry. recording music of the year without regard Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, The Recording Academy’s responsi- to sales or chart position; also known as the Recording Academy, bility for the Grammys is only the tip Whereas The Recording Academy expanded serves as the premier organization of of the iceberg. The academy has also its mission beyond recognition of musical expanded its scope beyond recognizing excellence to include groundbreaking profes- musicians, producers, recording engi- neers and other recording professionals the best in music to include sional development, cultural enrichment, ad- groundbreaking professional develop- vocacy, education, and human services pro- dedicated to improving the quality of grams; life and cultural conditions of others ment, cultural enrichment, advocacy, Whereas through its 12 chapters across through music and the arts. As a pro- education and human services pro- America, The Recording Academy serves ducer of recordings myself, I am espe- grams. In time, the Grammy Founda- more than 18,000 musicians, singers, song- cially aware of the academy’s fine and tion was created to recognize the sig- writers, producers, engineers, and other important work. nificant contributions music has made music professionals; The Recording Academy is best to American culture and its impact on Whereas, in 1989, The Recording Academy known for its presentation of the all of our citizens in the past, present created the GRAMMY Foundation to cul- and future. tivate the understanding, appreciation, and Grammy Awards, which is the only peer-presented award ceremony to Another aspect of the academy’s out- advancement of the contribution of recorded reach is MusiCares. Through the efforts music to American culture, from the artistic honor artistic achievement, technical and technical legends of the past to the still proficiency and overall excellence in of this program, a wide range of finan- cial, medical and personal emergencies unimagined musical breakthroughs of future the recording industry without regard for many struggling artists in the Na- generations of music professionals; to album sales or chart position. Whereas that same year, The Recording In addition to the Grammys, the Re- tion’s music community are covered. Academy created MusiCares, to provide a MusiCares also provides educational cording Academy is also known for its safety net of critical assistance for music programs that are found throughout philanthropic efforts to cultivate the people in times of need; the country that focus on the preserva- understanding, appreciation and ad- Whereas the GRAMMYs on the Hill Initia- tion of our musical heritage. tive, based in Washington, DC, works to ad- vancement of the recording industry’s Through its 12 chapters across the vance the rights of the music community contributions to American culture United States, the Recording Academy through advocacy, education, and dialogue; through music and education programs and impacts the music community at large offered by the Grammy Foundation. by working diligently to protect the Whereas through this initiative, The Re- Mr. Speaker, I’m sure we all agree cording Academy has become a leading advo- music creators through strong intellec- that the Recording Academy has made cate for music makers: Now, therefore, be it tual property rights, addressing the le- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the a significant contribution to the land- gality of downloading and purchase of Senate concurring), That Congress congratu- scape of our country. For its service in music on the Internet, as well as music lates The Recording Academy during its 50th improving the environment for music, preservation and music education. GRAMMY celebration for its important work music makers and music lovers over I urge my colleagues to support this in improving the environment for music and the past 50 years, the Recording Acad- concurrent resolution congratulating music makers. emy is undoubtedly deserving of rec- the Recording Academy during its 50th The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ognition. Therefore, I urge swift pas- Grammy celebration, and recognizing ant to the rule, the gentleman from sage of House Concurrent Resolution its important contribution to the suc- New Hampshire (Mr. HODES) and the 273. cess and vitality of music makers. gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mrs. BONO MACK. Mr. Speaker, this week- FOXX) each will control 20 minutes. my time. end millions of Americans will view the The Chair recognizes the gentleman Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Grammy Awards Gala and I rise today to rec- from New Hampshire. self as much time as I may consume. ognize a most important milestone for the or- GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. ganization responsible for this program. Mr. HODES. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- Con. Res. 273, which recognizes the 50th I would first like to take this opportunity to imous consent that all Members may anniversary of the National Academy thank the Majority Leader and his staff for have 5 legislative days in which to re- of Recording Arts & Sciences. working together with my office on this concur- vise and extend their remarks. Mr. Speaker, while the music indus- rent resolution. Additionally, I would like to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there try has changed and continues to thank him for his steadfast commitment to the objection to the request of the gen- change over the years, its importance Recording Arts and Sciences Caucus of which tleman from New Hampshire? to the lives of Americans has not. we both serve as co-chairs. There was no objection. Songs provide inspiration, evoke fond Today I am joined by over 60 of my col- Mr. HODES. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- memories, and even comfort us during leagues—on both sides of the aisle—as I put self as much time as I may consume. times of need. forth this concurrent resolution which recog- Mr. Speaker, as a member of the In addition to entertaining us, we nizes the contributions the National Academy House Committee on Oversight and should also be mindful of the music in- of Recording Arts and Sciences has made to Government Reform, I’m pleased to dustry’s role in our Nation’s economy, our country over the last half century. join my colleagues in the consideration accounting for some $11.5 billion annu- It is indeed an honor to celebrate this anni- of House Concurrent Resolution 273, ally. Moreover, this sector of our econ- versary as we acknowledge that is has been which acknowledges the 50th anniver- omy provides jobs to thousands of sing- 50 years since the Recording Academy was sary of the National Academy of Re- ers, songwriters, musicians, producers formed. Throughout that time the Recording cording Arts & Sciences. and other recording professionals. Academy has expanded its mission beyond a House Concurrent Resolution 273 was In 1957, the National Academy of Re- peer music award to include professional de- introduced by Representative MARY cording Arts & Sciences was formed to velopment, cultural enrichment, advocacy, BONO MACK of California on December honor the most talented music makers education, and human services programs.

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Mr. Speaker, I yield my- has been and is essential to the creative life Robinson and midfielder Dwayne De Rosario self as much time as I may consume. of our Nation. The Recording Academy’s con- were named to the 2007 MLS Best XI all-star Mr. Speaker, I rise today in favor of stant push for the advancement of the rights team: Now, therefore, be it H. Res. 867 which congratulates the of musicians, songwriters, singers, producers, Resolved, That the House of Representa- Houston Dynamo for winning its sec- and other recording professionals is essential tives— ond straight Major League Soccer to the future health and sustainability of the (1) commends the Houston Dynamo soccer team for winning the 2007 MLS Cup; and championship. music community. Thankfully, the Recording (2) congratulates the team for back-to- Early in the season, the Dynamo Academy is there everyday, championing back MLS Cup wins in their first 2 seasons in team members weren’t so much wor- these worthy causes and educating all of us Houston. ried about defending their title as about their importance. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- merely maintaining respectability. As such, I am proud to have authored ant to the rule, the gentleman from They brought a 2–4–1 record into Wash- House Concurrent Resolution 273 which rec- New Hampshire (Mr. HODES) and the ington’s RFK stadium, less than two ognizes the 50th Anniversary of the National gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. miles from where we stand right now, Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. FOXX) each will control 20 minutes. on May 26. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I ask for the The Chair recognizes the gentleman Though they lost by the score of 2–1 support of Members from both sides of the from New Hampshire. that night, to a man, they agreed that aisle for H. Con. Res. 273, legislation I’m GENERAL LEAVE was the game when things turned proud to have authored. around. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield back Mr. HODES. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- imous consent that all Members may The Dynamo did not lose again until the balance of my time. July 10, a period that covered 12 games. Mr. HODES. Mr. Speaker, I yield have 5 legislative days in which to re- vise and extend their remarks. After that, they went six more games back the balance of my time. without a loss. By then, they were back The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there where they belonged, atop the MLS question is on the motion offered by objection to the request of the gen- standings. the gentleman from New Hampshire tleman from New Hampshire? The key for this team, from all ac- (Mr. HODES) that the House suspend the There was no objection. counts, was its defense. The Dynamo rules and agree to the concurrent reso- Mr. HODES. Mr. Speaker, I yield as scored 43 goals in 30 games. Not out- lution, H. Con. Res. 273. much time to myself as I may con- The question was taken; and (two- sume. standing for a league champion, but it thirds being in the affirmative) the Mr. Speaker, as a member of the allowed just 23 goals as opponents wore rules were suspended and the concur- House Committee on Oversight and defenders from all three lines of the rent resolution was agreed to. Government Reform, I’m pleased to Dynamo attack like a cheap suit for A motion to reconsider was laid on join my colleagues in the consideration most of the season. the table. of House Resolution 867, which provides Brian Ching, Stuart Holden, Eddie Robinson, Ricardo Clark, Brad Davis, f for the recognition of the Dynamo soc- cer team, out of Houston, Texas, for and Patrick Ianni formed the backbone COMMENDING THE HOUSTON DY- their recent 2007 MLS championship of those three lines. Pat Onstead, who NAMO SOCCER TEAM FOR WIN- win. help the team set a league record for NING THE 2007 MAJOR LEAGUE House Resolution 867 was introduced best goal-against average, 0.73 per SOCCER CUP by Representative GENE GREEN of game, provided other-worldly goal- Mr. HODES. Mr. Speaker, I move to Texas on December 11, 2007, and was keeping. suspend the rules and agree to the reso- considered by and reported from the The season was not without its lution (H. Res. 867) commending the House Committee on Oversight on Jan- drama. After recovering from the slow Houston Dynamo soccer team for win- uary 29, 2008, by voice vote. start, the Dynamo again flirted with ning the 2007 Major League Soccer Cup. elimination when it lost to FC Dallas, The Clerk read the title of the resolu- b 1430 1–0, in its first playoff game and trailed tion. The measure has the support and co- 1–0 and faced elimination in its second. The text of the resolution is as fol- sponsorship of nearly 55 Members of But the Dynamo then buried Dallas in lows: Congress, and its consideration today a four-goals-in-30-minutes barrage and H. RES. 867 on the House floor allows our entire never looked back. It beat New Eng- Whereas the Houston Dynamo soccer team body the chance to commend the Dy- land in the finals 3–0. Does this sound won the 2007 Major League Soccer Cup, de- namo on winning the coveted MLS familiar? feating the New England Revolution by a Cup. As is the case in most professional The Dynamo showed what can hap- score of 2–1 at RFK Stadium on November 18, sporting or athletic leagues, ultimate pen when the team recognizes its weak- 2007; success or winning of a championship nesses and buys into a plan to fix them. Whereas as the Houston Dynamo came title requires hard work, sacrifice, and Congratulations to Coach Dominic back from a 1–0 halftime deficit to defeat the Revolution; innate desire to win. Kinnear and his players for showing Whereas as Dwayne De Rosario, assisted on The Houston Dynamo, led by 2005 what can happen when we pull together the tying goal to Joseph Ngwenya, scored MLS Coach of the Year Dominic and rise above. the winning goal and was named the game’s Kinnear, have clearly demonstrated Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of MVP; their commitment to these ideals as my time. Whereas as the Houston Dynamo were they not only hold the 2007 MLS Cham- Mr. HODES. Mr. Speaker, I yield to playing without Brian Ching, the MVP of pionship Cup but are also the proud my distinguished colleague from Texas last year’s MLS Cup due to injury; winners of the 2006 MLS Championship (Mr. GENE GREEN) so much time as he Whereas as the Houston Dynamo has won Cup as well. may consume. the Major League Soccer Cup for the second consecutive year; The Dynamo’s recent wins mark the Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Whereas as the Houston Dynamo is the first time in 10 years that a team has Speaker, I would like to thank my col- first team to win back-to-back MLS Cups in won back-to-back MLS Cups. For this league and both the Government Re- 10 years; accomplishment, Mr. Speaker, we form Committee and Rules Committee

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