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The House met at 2 p.m. and was NO SUBSTITUTE FOR VICTORY ethanol, hydrogen. These technologies called to order by the Speaker pro tem- are already out there; we just need to (Mr. POE asked and was given per- pore (Mr. GINGREY). have a national commitment to have mission to address the House for 1 fuel independence. f minute. I have proposed a bill, H.R. 4409, Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, as the war which is cosponsored by Mr. ENGEL of DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER wages on in the deserts of Iraq, there is New York, that moves us in that direc- PRO TEMPORE talk of a new direction. There are only tion in 20 years. I urge my colleagues The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- three options: one, retreat because the to join us and take a good serious look fore the House the following commu- fight is a bit rough-going. Two, stale- at fuel independence. nication from the Speaker: mate. A Vietnam-type politically cor- WASHINGTON, DC, rect draw. Three, victory. f November 13, 2006. Mr. Speaker, there is no substitute CONGRATULATING THE HOUSTON I hereby appoint the Honorable PHIL for victory. Let the generals finish the DYNAMO GINGREY to act as Speaker pro tempore on job, win and bring our troops home. this day. Abandoning Iraq is not in the best in- (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked J. DENNIS HASTERT, terest of the United States. If we sneak and was given permission to address Speaker of the House of Representatives. out now, who is to say the Iranians and the House for 1 minute and to revise f their rogue dictator will not come in and extend her remarks.) and make Iraq a puppet nation of their Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. PRAYER radicalism. Speaker, soccer anyone? Mr. Speaker, I The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Confront the armed militias who rise today to congratulate the Houston Coughlin, offered the following prayer: murder Iraqis in the name of religion, Dynamo, located in the 18th Congres- Lord God of the universe, we praise like al-Sa’dr’s Mahdi army. The thugs sional District, who are now the 2006 You and thank You as the 109th Con- who roam the streets are not engaged Major League Soccer Cup champions, gress gathers to resume its work in in civil war, but terror and anarchy as they won it just yesterday in front serving this Nation. Grant all the and murder. of thousands of soccer fans at Pizza Members of this assembly wisdom, pru- The question I was asked when I was Hut Park. The Houston Dynamo dence and courage as these words of in Iraq by Iraqi citizens was, is Amer- emerged victorious against the New Moses are taken to heart and You pour ica going to leave like in 1991 before England Revolution. forth Your spirit upon two new Mem- the war is won? While American politi- A bet was made with the mayor of bers as well: cians are debating that question, turn the City of Houston and the mayor of ‘‘If you will only obey the Lord your the U.S. military loose on the enemy Boston now has to pay up, legally. The God by diligently observing all the and let our troops decide that question win was with a score of 4–3 on penalty commandments that I enjoin on you with total victory. kicks after the team played to a 1–1 today, the Lord your God will raise you And that’s just the way it is. draw through regulation and extra time. high above all the nations of the Earth. f Every blessing shall come upon you This is a young team that moved AMERICA’S NEED FOR FUEL and overwhelm you, if only you obey from San Jose, and we in Houston are INDEPENDENCE the Lord your God.’’ enthusiastic and absolutely dynamic With renewed faith, we place all our (Mr. KINGSTON asked and was given about the Dynamo. Congratulations to trust in You, and give You glory, Lord, permission to address the House for 1 Kelly Gray, Stuart Holden, Dwayne De by our words and deeds both now and minute and to revise and extend his re- Rosario and Brian Ching who success- forever. Amen. marks.) fully converted from the penalty spot Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, at one in the shoot-out. Brian Ching was rec- f time the United States of America ognized as the match’s most valuable THE JOURNAL overwhelmingly was an agrarian coun- player. try, but today only 2 percent of the This is the Dynamo’s first season in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The population are farmers. Yet those 2 Houston. They have surely made a Chair has examined the Journal of the percent feed all 100 percent of us and a warm welcome for themselves. The last day’s proceedings and announces great portion of the rest of the world as team is led by 2005 Major League Soc- to the House his approval thereof. well. cer Coach of the Year, Dominic Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Now, when it comes to energy, how- Kinnear. Let me acknowledge Dynamo nal stands approved. ever, we import 60 percent; yet Amer- investor-operator Philip Anschutz for f ica consumes 25 percent of the world’s the time and commitment he has given oil. We need, for the sake of national to U.S. soccer and the City of Houston. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE security, fuel independence. In 2004, we Let me also thank Oliver Luck and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the bought over $100 billion of oil from all of the management team family. I gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE) come non-democratic countries, countries also congratulate the players and their forward and lead the House in the like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Russia, families for making the transition Pledge of Allegiance. Venezuela, countries that are not al- from their other city to Houston, Mr. POE led the Pledge of Allegiance ways with the United States on a lot of Texas. Let me also say that the Dy- as follows: matters and particularly on their votes namo are great civic leaders and par- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the in the U.N. ticipants. I am delighted that they are United States of America, and to the Repub- When we do this, we are funding both going to be involved with our school lic for which it stands, one nation under God, sides in the war on terrorism. We need districts in Houston, the North Forest indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. to move towards alternatives: biofuel, Independent School District to be able

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We are proud vided in subsection (d), subject to valid existing SEC. 4. GRANT OF EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF of them. I yield back knowing that we rights, and under such terms and conditions as FIRST REFUSAL. can play soccer in Houston, Texas. the Secretary may require. In accordance with the agreement entered into by the Forest Service, the Council, and the f (2) CORRECTION AND MODIFICATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.— owner of Project No. 67 entitled the ‘‘Agreement HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in consulta- to Convey Grant of Easement and Right of First tion with the owner of the non-Federal land, Refusal’’ and executed on April 17, 2006— Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I may agree to make corrections to the legal de- (1) the Secretary shall grant an easement to ask unanimous consent that when the scriptions of the Federal land and non-Federal the owner of Project No. 67; and House adjourns today, it adjourn to land. (2) the Council shall grant a right of first re- meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow for morning (B) MODIFICATIONS.—The Secretary and the fusal to the owner of Project No. 67. hour debate, thereafter to resume its owner of the non-Federal land may agree to SEC. 5. EXERCISE OF DISCRETION. session at 11 a.m. make minor modifications to the legal descrip- In exercising any discretion necessary to carry The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tions if the modifications do not affect the over- out this Act, the Secretary shall ensure that the public interest is well served. objection to the request of the gen- all value of the exchange by more than 5 per- cent. SEC. 6. GRANTS TO IMPROVE THE COMMERCIAL tleman from California? (b) VALUATION OF LAND TO BE CONVEYED.— VALUE OF FOREST BIOMASS FOR There was no objection. For purposes of this section, during the period ELECTRIC ENERGY, USEFUL HEAT, referred to in subsection (a)(1)— TRANSPORTATION FUELS, AND f OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. (1) the value of the non-Federal land shall be Section 210(d) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER considered to be $200,000; and (42 U.S.C. 15855(d)) is amended by striking PRO TEMPORE (2) the value of the Federal land shall be con- ‘‘$50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006 sidered to be $250,000. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- through 2016’’ and inserting ‘‘$50,000,000 for fis- (c) ADMINISTRATION OF LAND ACQUIRED BY ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair cal year 2006 and $35,000,000 for each of fiscal UNITED STATES.—On acquisition by the Sec- years 2007 through 2016’’. will postpone further proceedings retary, the Secretary shall manage the non-Fed- today on motions to suspend the rules eral land in accordance with— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- on which a recorded vote or the yeas (1) the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly known ant to the rule, the gentleman from and nays are ordered, or on which the as the ‘‘Weeks Act’’) (16 U.S.C. 480 et seq.); and California (Mr. RADANOVICH) and the vote is objected to under clause 6 of (2) any other laws (including regulations) ap- gentlewoman from South Dakota (Ms. rule XX. plicable to the National Forest System. HERSETH) each will control 20 minutes. Record votes on postponed questions (d) CONDITIONS ON CONVEYANCE OF FEDERAL The Chair recognizes the gentleman will be taken after 6:20 p.m. today. LAND.—The conveyance by the Secretary under from California. subsection (a) shall be subject to the conditions f that— GENERAL LEAVE (1) the recipient of the Federal land convey all Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST LAND 160 acres of the Federal land to the Council not ask unanimous consent that all Mem- EXCHANGE ACT OF 2006 later than 120 days after the date on which the bers may have 5 legislative days to re- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I recipient receives title to the Federal land; vise and extend their remarks and in- move to suspend the rules and concur (2) in accordance with section 4(a), the Sec- clude extraneous material on the bill in the Senate amendment to the bill retary grant to the owner of Project No. 67 an under consideration. easement; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (H.R. 409) to provide for the exchange (3) in accordance with section 4(b), the owner of land within the Sierra National For- of Project No. 67 has the right of first refusal re- objection to the request of the gen- est, California, and for other purposes. garding any reconveyance of the Federal land tleman from California? The Clerk read as follows: by the Council. There was no objection. Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I Senate amendment: (e) DISPOSITION AND USE OF CASH EQUALI- Strike out all after the enacting clause and ZATION FUNDS.— yield myself such time as I may con- insert: (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall deposit sume. the cash equalization payment received under Mr. Speaker, H.R. 409 provides for the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. subsection (a)(1) in the fund established by Pub- exchange of land within the Sierra Na- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Sierra National lic Law 90–171 (commonly known as the ‘‘Sisk Forest Land Exchange Act of 2006’’. tional Forest in California. This bill Act’’) (16 U.S.C. 484a). originally passed the House of Rep- SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. (2) USE.—Amounts deposited under paragraph In this Act: (1) shall be available to the Secretary until ex- resentatives on September 20, 2005, but (1) COUNCIL.—The term ‘‘Council’’ means the pended, without further appropriation, for the was recently amended by the Senate. Sequoia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. acquisition of land and any interests in land for The land exchange portion of the bill (2) FEDERAL LAND.—The term ‘‘Federal land’’ the National Forest System in the State of Cali- remains unchanged and would ex- means the parcel of land comprising 160 acres fornia. change 160 acres of Forest Service and located in E1⁄2SW1⁄4 and W1⁄2SE1⁄4, sec. 30, T. (f) COST COLLECTION FUNDS.— property, of which only 15 acres is 9 S., R. 25 E., Mt. Diablo Meridian, California. (1) IN GENERAL.—The owner of the non-Fed- above water, for 80 acres of private (3) NON-FEDERAL LAND.—The term ‘‘non-Fed- eral land shall pay to the Secretary all direct land surrounded by national forest. eral land’’ means a parcel of land comprising costs associated with processing the land ex- The land owner has agreed to pay the approximately 80 acres and located in N1⁄2NW1⁄4, change under this section. sec. 29, T. 8 S., R. 26 E., Mt. Diablo Meridian, (2) COST COLLECTION ACCOUNT.— difference of $50,000 to the Forest Serv- California. (A) IN GENERAL.—Any amounts received by ice to finalize the land transfer. (4) PROJECT NO. 67.—The term ‘‘Project No. the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be de- After the completion of the ex- 67’’ means the hydroelectric project licensed posited in a cost collection account. change, the land owner will then con- pursuant to the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. (B) USE.—Amounts deposited under subpara- vey the property to the Sequoia Coun- 791a et seq.) as Project No. 67. graph (A) shall be available to the Secretary cil Boy Scouts who have run a camp on (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means until expended, without further appropriation, the land under a special use permit for the Secretary of Agriculture. for the costs associated with the land exchange. the last 30 years. SEC. 3. LAND EXCHANGE, SIERRA NATIONAL FOR- (C) REFUND.—The Secretary shall provide to The Senate amendment reduces fund- EST, CALIFORNIA. the owner of the non-Federal land a refund of (a) EXCHANGE AUTHORIZED.— any amounts remaining in the cost collection ing for a biomass grant program au- (1) IN GENERAL.—If, during the 1-year period account after completion of the land exchange thorized by the Energy Policy Act of beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, that are not needed to cover expenses of the 1995 to pay, in part, for the funding au- the owner of the non-Federal land offers to con- land exchange. thorized by the unrelated package of

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Mr. Speaker, I just want mass funding to help reduce hazardous On page 3, strike lines 1 through 3 and in- to thank Chairman POMBO, Chairman fuels and create valuable byproducts sert the following: RADANOVICH, Ranking Member HER- ‘‘(iv) The related campgrounds located along for otherwise unmerchantable woody SETH, all of the staffs involved for their the routes and land components described in debris. clauses (i) through (iii). work through the Resources Com- And while the Senate’s reduction in ‘‘(D) No additional funds are authorized to be mittee and subcommittees on this bill. authorization funding is somewhat dis- appropriated to carry out subparagraph (C). I would also like to thank my Senate tressing, the Resources Committee The Secretary may accept donations for the cosponsors, Senator COBURN, Senator agrees to pass this bill with the under- Trail from private, nonprofit, or tribal organiza- FRIST, and majority leader Senator standing that both the House and the tions.’’. ALEXANDER for their involvement as Senate work together to increase the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- well. I am very proud to be the lead amount appropriated for biomass ant to the rule, the gentleman from sponsor of H.R. 3085. Completing the grants in the future. This would, in California (Mr. RADANOVICH) and the story of the Cherokee removal is an turn, reduce the cost of removing haz- gentlewoman from South Dakota (Ms. important issue for Congress to ad- ardous fuels from the forest and save HERSETH) each will control 20 minutes. dress. I urge all of my colleagues to taxpayer dollars. The Chair recognizes the gentleman vote for it. Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the from California. I understand we are going to have a bill. GENERAL LEAVE recorded vote on this. We are under Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I suspensions, and I am going to need the my time. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- votes. I am going to ask everyone to Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I yield bers may have 5 legislative days to re- come and vote for this. myself such time as I may consume. vise and extend their remarks and in- It has been cosponsored by 20 of my Mr. Speaker, as Mr. RADANOVICH ex- clude extraneous material on the bill colleagues, all from districts and plained, H.R. 409 directs the Secretary under consideration. States in which the additional compo- of Agriculture to exchange 160 acres of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there nents are located. I would also like to Federal land in the Sierra National objection to the request of the gen- add that S. 1970, the Senate companion Forest at Shaver Lake for an 80-acre tleman from California? bill, was sponsored by COBURN, FRIST, inholding also in the Sierra National There was no objection. and ALEXANDER. As a consequence of the Indian Re- Forest. Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I moval Act of 1830, a detachment led by H.R. 409 also requires that the owners yield myself such time as I may con- John Benge traveled 734 miles starting of the non-Federal land make a $50,000 sume. at Fort Payne, Alabama, continuing cash equalization payment and convey Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3085, introduced by through Tennessee, Kentucky, Mis- the Federal land to the Sequoia Coun- Congressman ZACH WAMP of Tennessee souri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. cil of the Boy Scouts of America within and amended by the Senate, would The treaty party group led by John 120 days of receiving it. amend the National Trails System Act A. Bell traveled 765 miles starting at Furthermore, an amendment to H.R. to update a feasibility study originally Charleston, Tennessee, traveling 409 made by the other body makes prepared for the Trail of Tears in 1987. through Arkansas, collectively passing changes to the biomass grants under This new study would examine new through 10 counties in Tennessee even- the Energy Policy Act of 2005. trail segments, land components and tually. Mr. Speaker, we have no objections campgrounds associated with the trail, Also included are 29 forts and the to H.R. 409. particularly Bell and Benge Segments. emigration depots located near Fort Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance As my colleagues are aware, the Payne, Alabama; Ross’ Landing, of my time. Trail of Tears National Historic Trail present-day Chattanooga, Tennessee; Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I encompasses the primary water route and Fort Cass, present-day Charleston, have no additional speakers, and I and northern land route used during Tennessee, where the Cherokee ini- yield back the balance of my time. the forced removal of the Cherokee Na- tially were taken after being rounded The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion from its homelands in the south- up from their homes. question is on the motion offered by east United States to Indian Territory, Consequently, the intent of H.R. 3085 the gentleman from California (Mr. which is present-day Oklahoma. is to study an expansion of the current RADANOVICH) that the House suspend Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, the rules and concur in the Senate bill. which Congress designated in 1987, to amendment to the bill, H.R. 409. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of include these additional documented The question was taken; and (two- my time. components in the National Trails Sys- thirds of those voting having responded Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I yield tem Act. The proposed additions have in the affirmative) the rules were sus- myself such time as I may consume. been documented by National Park pended and the Senate amendment was Mr. Speaker, the majority has al- Service historians, military journals, concurred in. ready explained the purpose of H.R. and newspaper accounts. A motion to reconsider was laid on 3085, which was introduced by our col- The bill directs the Secretary of the the table. league from Tennessee, Representative Interior to complete within 6 months f ZACH WAMP. H.R. 3085 passed the Sen- the remaining criteria necessary to de- ate this past July and has been re- termine the designation of additional TRAIL OF TEARS STUDY ACT turned to us with an amendment from routes to the Trail of Tears National Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I the Senate. Historic Trail. move to suspend the rules and concur Mr. Speaker, while the amendment Even today, many interpretation ac- in the Senate amendment to the bill made to H.R. 3085 is, in our view, un- tivities along the Trail of Tears seek to (H.R. 3085) to amend the National necessary, the overall bill is a good one remember the historic routes taken by Trails System Act to update the feasi- and we have no objection to the adop- the Benge detachment and the Bell bility and suitability study originally tion of the legislation by the House Treaty Party as we are considering in- prepared for the Trail of Tears Na- today. clusion in the National Trails System.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21826 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 I want to be very clear that it is my for his statement on the floor today, (A) administered by the Secretary of Agri- intent that this legislation respect pri- and I yield back the balance of my culture in the Idaho Panhandle National vate property rights absolutely. I be- time. Forests and the Clearwater National Forest; Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I (B) proposed to be acquired by the State; lieve the National Park Service has (C) identified in exhibit A2 of the Agree- demonstrated strong partnerships have no other speakers, and I yield ment; and geared towards respecting the private back the balance of my time. (D) generally depicted on the maps. property of citizens in its admin- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (8) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ istering of the current Trail of Tears question is on the motion offered by means the Secretary of the Interior. National Historic Trail and will con- the gentleman from California (Mr. (9) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the tinue to do so upon the addition of the RADANOVICH) that the House suspend State of Idaho, Department of Lands. routes. the rules and concur in the Senate (10) STATE LAND.—The term ‘‘State land’’ means the approximately 11,815 acres of land The designation and interpretation of amendment to the bill, H.R. 3085. The question was taken. (including all appurtenances to the land) ad- the sites and trails associated with the ministered by the State that is proposed to Cherokee removal will enhance public The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the be acquired by the United States, as identi- understanding of American history. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of fied in exhibit A1 of the Agreement and as Our greatness as a Nation is our ability those voting have responded in the af- generally depicted on the maps. to look at our own history objectively firmative. SEC. 3. LAND EXCHANGE. and in proper perspective, being mind- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, on (a) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with the ful of the errors of the past in order to that I demand the yeas and nays. Agreement and this Act, if the State offers to convey the State land to the United not repeat them. Through this legisla- The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- States, the Secretary and the Secretary of tion we will honor the historic foot- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Agriculture shall— steps taken by the Cherokee and cele- Chair’s prior announcement, further (1) accept the offer; and brate our future as we remember the (2) on receipt of title to the State land, si- proceedings on this question will be past. multaneously convey to the State the Fed- Finally, because of historical signifi- postponed. eral land. f (b) VALID EXISTING RIGHTS.—The convey- cance, H.R. 3085 enjoys broad support ance of the Federal land and State land shall not only within Congress but also with- IDAHO LAND ENHANCEMENT ACT be subject to all valid existing rights. in the Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I (c) EQUAL VALUE EXCHANGE.— of Cherokee and associated trail orga- move to suspend the rules and pass the (1) IN GENERAL.—The value of the Federal nizations such as the Trail of Tears As- land and State land to be exchanged under Senate bill (S. 1131) to authorize the this Act— sociation. The legislation is a wonder- exchange of certain Federal land with- ful example of how we can better un- (A) shall be equal; or in the State of Idaho, and for other (B) shall be made equal in accordance with derstand a national event through purposes. subsection (d). commemoration of the Cherokees’ The Clerk read as follows (2) APPRAISALS.—The value of the Federal story. S. 1131 land and State land shall be determined in I want to thank principle chief of the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of accordance with appraisals— Cherokee Nation, Chad Smith; prin- Representatives of the United States of America (A) conducted in accordance with— ciple chief of the Eastern Band of the in Congress assembled, (i) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and Cherokee Nation, Michell Hicks; and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (ii) the Uniform Standards of Professional everyone at the National and State This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Idaho Land Appraisal Practice; Trail of Tears Associations, especially Enhancement Act’’. (B) reviewed by an interdepartmental re- Dr. Duane King and Jack Baker. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. view team comprised of representatives of In closing, Mr. Speaker, let me say In this Act: Federal and State agencies; and that basically in the last 20 years, we (1) AGREEMENT.—The term ‘‘Agreement’’ (C) approved by the Secretary or the Sec- have been missing a big piece of the means the agreement executed in April 2005 retary of Agriculture, as appropriate. entitled ‘‘Agreement to Initiate, Boise Foot- Trail of Tears. It was enacted by stat- (3) TERM OF APPROVAL.—The term of ap- hills—Northern Idaho Land Exchange’’, as ute 20 years ago, but it was very in- proval of the appraisals by the interdepart- modified by the agreement executed in mental review team is extended to Sep- complete. Two major trails were never March 2006 entitled ‘‘Amendment No. 1’’, and added, and now that we have that docu- tember 13, 2008. entered into by— (d) CASH EQUALIZATION.— mentation, it is important for history, (A) the Bureau of Land Management; (1) IN GENERAL.—If the value of the Federal it is important for the Cherokee Na- (B) the Forest Service; land and State land is not equal, the value tion, it is important for the future of (C) the State; and may be equalized by the payment of cash to our country to understand what hap- (D) the City. the United States or to the State, as appro- pened and where this happened, where (2) BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAND.— priate, in accordance with section 206(b) of The term ‘‘Bureau of Land Management the Federal Land Policy and Management we forcibly removed thousands upon land’’ means the approximately 605 acres of thousands of Cherokee and forced them Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716(b)). land administered by the Bureau of Land (2) DISPOSITION AND USE OF PROCEEDS.— to their new land in Oklahoma, many Management (including all appurtenances to (A) DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.—Any cash dying along the way. the land) that is proposed to be acquired by equalization payments received by the It is a tragic story, but it is one that the State, as identified in exhibit A2 of the United States under paragraph (1) shall be cannot be swept under the rug. The Agreement and as generally depicted on the deposited in the fund established under Pub- Cherokee are a proud people, and I am maps. lic Law 90–171 (commonly known as the very proud of the Cherokee blood in my (3) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the ‘‘Sisk Act’’) (16 U.S.C. 484a). Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners. veins, and I urge all of my colleagues (B) USE OF PROCEEDS.—Amounts deposited (4) CITY.—The term ‘‘City’’ means the city under subparagraph (A) shall be available to to join me today in honoring the Cher- of Boise, Idaho. okee Nation in this great story of Na- the Secretary of Agriculture, without fur- (5) FEDERAL LAND.—The term ‘‘Federal ther appropriation and until expended, for tive Americans who were forced from land’’ means the Bureau of Land Manage- the acquisition of land and interests in land their homeland but have survived and ment land and the National Forest System for addition to the National Forest System are even stronger today because of the land. in the State. challenges they have been through and (6) MAPS.—The term ‘‘maps’’ means maps 1 (e) TIMING.—It is the intent of Congress to make this wrong right in the history through 7 entitled ‘‘Parcel Identification that the land exchange authorized and di- Map: Idaho Lands Enhancement Act Land rected by this Act shall be completed not of America. Exchange’’ and dated February 28, 2006. Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I would later than 180 days after the date of enact- (7) NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LAND.—The ment of this Act. just like to congratulate the gen- term ‘‘National Forest System land’’ means (f) RIGHTS-OF-WAY.— tleman from Tennessee for his hard the approximately 7,220 acres of land (includ- (1) RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO NATIONAL FOREST SYS- work on this important legislation and ing all appurtenances to the land) that is— TEM LAND.—The Secretary of Agriculture,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21827 under the authority of the Federal Land Pol- (1) correct errors; or State lands across a broad area in the icy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. (2) make minor adjustments to the parcels State. 1701 et seq.), shall convey to the State any based on a survey or other means. I urge support of this important easements or other rights-of-way to National (b) REVOCATION OF ORDERS.—Subject to measure. Forest System land that are— valid existing rights, any public land orders (A) appropriate to provide access to the withdrawing any of the Federal land from Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of National Forest System land acquired by the appropriation or disposal under the public my time. State; and land laws are revoked to the extent nec- Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I yield (B) agreed to by the Secretary of Agri- essary to permit disposal of the Federal land. myself such time as I may consume. culture and the State. (c) WITHDRAWALS.— Mr. Speaker, this land exchange re- (2) RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO STATE LAND.—The (1) FEDERAL LAND.—Subject to valid exist- flects an agreement reached between State shall convey to the United States any ing rights, pending completion of the land the Forest Service, Bureau of Land easements or other rights-of-way to land exchange, the Federal land is withdrawn Management, Idaho Department of owned by the State that are— from— Lands, and the city of Boise. (A) appropriate to provide access to the (A) all forms of location, entry, and patent State land acquired by the United States; under the mining and public land laws; and The city of Boise has significant in- and (B) disposition under the mineral leasing terest in preserving the Boise foothills (B) agreed to by— laws and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 for open space. However, the State of (i) the Secretary or the Secretary of Agri- (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). Idaho has a constitutional mandate to culture; and (2) STATE LAND.—Subject to valid existing maximize revenue on their State lands (ii) the State. rights, the land transferred to the United and cannot manage State lands in the (g) COSTS.—The City, either directly or States under this Act is withdrawn from— Boise foothills for open space. through a collection agreement with the (A) all forms of location, entry, and patent Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture, Therefore, S. 1131 transfers 11,815 under the mining and public land laws; and acres of lands from the Idaho Depart- shall pay the administrative costs associated (B) disposition under the mineral leasing with the conveyance of the Federal land and laws and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ment of Lands to the Forest Service State land, including the costs of any field (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). and Bureau of Land Management to be inspections, environmental analyses, ap- (3) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section pre- managed for open space preservation praisals, title examinations, and deed and cludes the Secretary or the Secretary of Ag- for the benefit of the city of Boise. The patent preparations. riculture from using common varieties of State Department of Lands will ac- SEC. 4. MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL LAND. mineral materials for construction and quire 7,220 acres of National Forest (a) TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDIC- maintenance of Federal roads and facilities TION.— System lands that are timber-pro- on the State land acquired under this Act. ducing lands and 605 acres of lands (1) IN GENERAL.—There is transferred from Passed the Senate September 29, 2006. the Secretary to the Secretary of Agri- from the Bureau of Land Management. culture administrative jurisdiction over the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, we have no objections land described in paragraph (2). ant to the rule, the gentleman from to S. 1131. (2) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—The land re- California (Mr. RADANOVICH) and the Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ferred to in paragraph (1) is the approxi- gentlewoman from South Dakota (Ms. support of S. 1131 the Idaho Land Enhance- mately 2,110 acres of land that is adminis- HERSETH) each will control 20 minutes. tered by the Bureau of Land Management ment Act. This legislation directs the Secre- The Chair recognizes the gentleman taries of Agriculture and Interior to exchange and located in Shoshone County, Idaho, as from California. generally identified in exhibit A3 of the land with the State of Idaho, including key par- Agreement. GENERAL LEAVE cels in the Boise Foothills and North Idaho. (3) WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS.—Any land Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I Protecting the Boise Foothills from un- designated as a Wilderness Study Area that ask unanimous consent that all Mem- checked development has long been a priority is transferred to the Secretary of Agri- bers may be given 5 legislative days to for residents of Boise, Idaho. In May 2001 the culture under paragraph (1) shall be managed revise and extend their remarks and in- citizens of Boise, in one of the highest voter in a manner that preserves the suitability of clude extraneous material on the bill turnouts in city history, elected to tax them- land for designation as wilderness until Con- under consideration. gress determines otherwise. selves in order to provide funding to secure (b) ADDITIONS TO THE NATIONAL FOREST The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there permanent public open space in the Boise SYSTEM.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall objection to the request of the gen- Foothills. The land exchange before you today administer any land transferred to, or con- tleman from California? is a key component of that effort. veyed to the United States for administra- There was no objection. The exchange concept was developed be- tion by, the Secretary of Agriculture in ac- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I tween the Idaho Department of Lands, the Bu- cordance with— yield myself as much time as I may (1) the Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly reau of Land Management and the U.S. For- known as the ‘‘Weeks Act’’) (16 U.S.C. 480 et consume. est Service with the assistance of the City of seq.); and The Boise foothills provide a beau- Boise. It uses both Bureau of Land Manage- (2) the laws (including regulations) appli- tiful, open-space backdrop for the city ment and Forest Service acreage to balance cable to the National Forest System. of Boise. For decades, community an exchange with Idaho State Endowment (c) LAND TO BE MANAGED BY THE SEC- members have sought a way to protect lands on an equal-value basis. Bureau of Land RETARY.—The Secretary shall administer open space, and in May 2001, the citi- Management, Forest Service and Idaho De- any State land conveyed to the United States under this Act for administration by zens of Boise approved a tax to secure partment of Lands staff have identified parcels the Secretary in accordance with— open space in the foothills. that help reduce threats to federal forests and (1) the Federal Land Policy and Manage- Roughly 7,700 acres of land in the grasslands identified by the Chief of the Forest ment Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and Boise foothills is owned by the State of Service while conveying land to the State of (2) other applicable laws. Idaho. The State is required to manage Idaho that help the State’s endowment fund (d) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION these lands to maximize revenue, beneficiaries. FUND.—For purposes of section 7 of the Land which would likely lead to develop- and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 I introduced identical legislation H.R. 2718, U.S.C. 460l–9), the boundaries of the Idaho ment. S. 1131, introduced by Senator and I appreciate all of the assistance we got Panhandle National Forests and the Clear- LARRY CRAIG in the Senate and Con- from the House Resources Committee in mov- water National Forest shall be considered to gressman BUTCH OTTER in the House, ing this bill through the process. This land ex- be the boundaries of the Idaho Panhandle would remedy this problem by codi- change is an agreement on which everyone National Forests and the Clearwater Na- fying an agreement produced collabo- wins. The state of Idaho gets more timberland; tional Forest, respectively, as of January 1, ratively by the city of Boise and the the schools get more timber revenue; the peo- 1965. State of Idaho and the Forest Service ple of the Boise area get more open space; SEC. 5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. and the Bureau of Land Management. (a) LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.—The Secretary, and the state and federal agencies involved the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Board The agreement would exchange Idaho get a higher level of management efficiency. may modify the descriptions of land speci- State endowment lands on an equal- I would appreciate your support of this small fied in the Agreement to— value basis with other Federal and but important piece of legislation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21828 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I yield tled ‘‘Ryan Land Exchange-Smuggler Moun- (B) REVERSION.—At the option of the Sec- back the balance of my time. tain-Grand Turk & Pontiac Claims Conveyance retary of the Interior, the parcel of land de- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I to Forest Service’’ and dated August 2004. scribed in section 3(3)(C) shall revert to the (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means have no additional speakers, and I United States if the parcel is used for a purpose the Secretary of Agriculture. other than a purpose described in subparagraph yield back the balance of my time. SEC. 4. LAND EXCHANGE. (A)(ii). The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (a) IN GENERAL.—If the County offers to con- (2) CONDITIONS ON CONVEYANCE OF WILDWOOD question is on the motion offered by vey to the United States title to the non-Federal PARCEL.—In the deed of conveyance for the par- the gentleman from California (Mr. land that is acceptable to the Secretary, the Sec- cel of Federal land described in section 3(3)(A) RADANOVICH) that the House suspend retary and the Secretary of the Interior shall— to the County, the Secretary shall, as deter- the rules and pass the Senate bill, S. (1) accept the offer; and mined to be appropriate by the Secretary, in 1131. (2) on receipt of acceptable title to the non- consultation with the County, reserve to the The question was taken; and (two- Federal land, simultaneously convey to the United States a permanent easement for the lo- County, or at the request of the County, to the cation, construction, and public use of the East thirds of those voting having responded Aspen Valley Land Trust, all right, title, and of Aspen Trail. in the affirmative) the rules were sus- interest of the United States in and to the Fed- SEC. 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. pended and the Senate bill was passed. eral land, except as provided in section 5(d), (a) INCORPORATION, MANAGEMENT, AND STA- A motion to reconsider was laid on subject to all valid existing rights and encum- TUS OF ACQUIRED LAND.— brances. the table. (1) IN GENERAL.—Land acquired by the Sec- (b) TIMING.—It is the intent of Congress that f retary under this Act shall become part of the the land exchange directed by this Act shall be White River National Forest. PITKIN COUNTY LAND EXCHANGE completed not later than 1 year after the date of (2) MANAGEMENT.—On acquisition, land ac- enactment of this Act. ACT OF 2006 quired by the Secretary under this Act shall be Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I SEC. 5. EXCHANGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. administered in accordance with the laws (in- (a) EQUAL VALUE EXCHANGE.—The value of move to suspend the rules and concur cluding rules and regulations) generally appli- the Federal land and non-Federal land— cable to the National Forest System. in the Senate amendment to the bill (1) shall be equal; or (3) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND.— (H.R. 1129) to authorize the exchange of (2) shall be made equal in accordance with For purposes of section 7 of the Land and Water subsection (c). certain land in the State of Colorado. Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l– The Clerk read as follows: (b) APPRAISALS.—The value of the Federal land and non-Federal land shall be determined 9), the boundaries of the White River National Senate amendment: by the Secretary through appraisals conducted Forest shall be deemed to be the boundaries of Strike out all after the enacting clause and in accordance with— the White River National Forest as of January insert: (1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Fed- 1, 1965. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. eral Land Acquisitions; (b) REVOCATION OF ORDERS AND WITH- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Pitkin County (2) the Uniform Standards of Professional Ap- DRAWAL.— Land Exchange Act of 2006’’. praisal Practice; and (1) REVOCATION OF ORDERS.—Any public or- SEC. 2. PURPOSE. (3) Forest Service appraisal instructions. ders withdrawing any of the Federal land from The purpose of this Act is to authorize, direct, (c) EQUALIZATION OF VALUES.— appropriation or disposal under the public land expedite, and facilitate the exchange of land be- (1) SURPLUS OF NON-FEDERAL LAND.—If the laws are revoked to the extent necessary to per- tween the United States, Pitkin County, Colo- final appraised value of the non-Federal land mit disposal of the Federal land. rado, and the Aspen Valley Land Trust. exceeds the final appraised value of the Federal (2) WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND.—On the date of enactment of this Act, if not already SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. land, the County shall donate to the United withdrawn or segregated from entry and appro- In this Act: States the excess value of the non-Federal land, which shall be considered to be a donation for priation under the public land laws (including (1) ASPEN VALLEY LAND TRUST.— the mining and mineral leasing laws) and the (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘Aspen Valley all purposes of law. Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et Land Trust’’ means the Aspen Valley Land (2) SURPLUS OF FEDERAL LAND.— (A) IN GENERAL.—If the final appraised value seq.), the Federal land is withdrawn, subject to Trust, a nonprofit organization as described in of the Federal land exceeds the final appraised valid existing rights, until the date of the con- section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of value of the non-Federal land, the value of the veyance of the Federal land to the County. 1986. Federal land and non-Federal land may, as the (3) WITHDRAWAL OF NON-FEDERAL LAND.—On (B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘Aspen Valley Secretary and the County determine to be ap- acquisition of the non-Federal land by the Sec- Land Trust’’ includes any successor, heir, or as- propriate, be equalized by the County— retary, the non-Federal land is permanently sign of the Aspen Valley Land Trust. (i) making a cash equalization payment to the withdrawn from all forms of appropriation and (2) COUNTY.—The term ‘‘County’’ means Secretary; Pitkin County, a political subdivision of the disposal under the public land laws (including (ii) conveying to the Secretary certain land lo- State of Colorado. the mining and mineral leasing laws) and the cated in the County, comprising approximately Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et (3) FEDERAL LAND.—The term ‘‘Federal land’’ 160 acres, as generally depicted on the map enti- means— seq.). tled ‘‘Sellar Park Parcel’’ and dated August (A) the approximately 5.5 acres of National (c) BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS.—The Secretary, 2004; or the Secretary of the Interior, and the County Forest System land located in the County, as (iii) using a combination of the methods de- generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Ryan may agree to— scribed in clauses (i) and (ii). (1) minor adjustments to the boundaries of the Land Exchange-Wildwood Parcel Conveyance to (B) DISPOSITION AND USE OF PROCEEDS.— Pitkin County’’ and dated August 2004; parcels of Federal land and non-Federal land; (i) DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.—Any cash and (B) the 12 parcels of National Forest System equalization payment received by the Secretary land located in the County totaling approxi- (2) modifications or deletions of parcels and under clause (i) or (iii) of subparagraph (A) mining claim remnants of Federal land or non- mately 5.92 acres, as generally depicted on maps shall be deposited in the fund established by 1 and 2 entitled ‘‘Ryan Land Exchange-Smug- Federal land to be exchanged on Smuggler Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as the Mountain. gler Mountain Patent Remnants Conveyance to ‘‘Sisk Act’’) (16 U.S.C. 484a). Pitkin County’’ and dated August 2004; and (ii) USE OF PROCEEDS.—Amounts deposited The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (C) the approximately 40 acres of Bureau of under clause (i) shall be available to the Sec- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Land Management land located in the County, retary, without further appropriation, for the California (Mr. RADANOVICH) and the as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Ryan acquisition of land or interests in land in Colo- gentlewoman from South Dakota (Ms. Land Exchange-Crystal River Parcel Convey- rado for addition to the National Forest System. ance to Pitkin County’’ and dated August 2004. HERSETH) each will control 20 minutes. (d) CONDITIONS ON CERTAIN CONVEYANCES.— The Chair recognizes the gentleman (4) NON-FEDERAL LAND.—The term ‘‘non-Fed- (1) CONDITIONS ON CONVEYANCE OF CRYSTAL eral land’’ means— RIVER PARCEL.— from California. (A) the approximately 35 acres of non-Federal (A) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of the con- GENERAL LEAVE land in the County, as generally depicted on the veyance of the parcel of Federal land described Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I map entitled ‘‘Ryan Land Exchange-Ryan in section 3(3)(C) to the County, the County ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Property Conveyance to Forest Service’’ and shall agree to— dated August 2004; and (i) provide for public access to the parcel; and bers may have 5 legislative days to re- (B) the approximately 18.2 acres of non-Fed- (ii) require that the parcel shall be used only vise and extend their remarks and in- eral land located on Smuggler Mountain in the for recreational, fish and wildlife conservation, clude extraneous material on the bill County, as generally depicted on the map enti- and public open space purposes. under consideration.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21829 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Under the exchange, the county will transfer necticut for study for potential addi- objection to the request of the gen- two parcels to the Forest Service—a 35-acre tion to the National Wild and Scenic tleman from California? tract known as the ‘‘Ryan property’’ near the Rivers System, and for other purposes. There was no objection. ghost town of Ashcroft; and addition about The Clerk read as follows: Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I 18.2 acres of patented mining claims on S. 435 yield myself as much time as I may Smuggler Mountain near Aspen, Colorado. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- consume. In return, the Federal Government would resentatives of the United States of America in H.R. 1129, introduced by Representa- transfer to the county— Congress assembled, tive MARK UDALL, would authorize a A 5.5 acre tract south of Aspen known as SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. small land exchange in Pitkin County, the ‘‘Wildwood’’ parcel, which the county will This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Lower Colorado, between the Bureau of Land transfer to private ownership after reserving a Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild Management, the U.S. Forest Service, permanent public easement for a trail; and Scenic River Study Act of 2005’’. and Pitkin County. This bill was SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL SEGMENT About 5.92 acres in 12 scattered locations OF FARMINGTON RIVER AND SALM- passed by the House of Representatives on Smuggler Mountain that abut or are near ON BROOK IN CONNECTICUT FOR on December 6, 2005, but was recently lands now owned by the county; STUDY FOR POTENTIAL ADDITION amended by the Senate. The amend- And, finally, a 40-acre tract of BLM land TO NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC ment simply removed a provision of along the Crystal River, which will be subject RIVERS SYSTEM. (a) DESIGNATION.—Section 5(a) of the Wild the bill encumbering the land known as to a permanent conservation easement limiting and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) is the Crystal River parcel with a con- future use to recreational, fish and wildlife, and amended by adding at the end the following: servation easement. open space purposes. ‘‘(139) LOWER FARMINGTON RIVER AND SALM- The remaining portion of the bill The bill requires standard appraisals of all ON BROOK, CONNECTICUT.—The segment of the would transfer 35 acres, once part of properties involved. It provides that if the lands Farmington River downstream from the seg- the Ryan Ranch in the White River Na- going to the county are worth less than what ment designated as a recreational river by tional Forest to the Forest Service. the county is giving to the Federal Govern- section 3(a)(156) to its confluence with the This property is nearly surrounded by ment, the county will waive additional pay- Connecticut River, and the segment of the Salmon Brook including its mainstream and public land and valued by the commu- ment, while if the lands provide by the county east and west branches.’’. nity as open space. In exchange, Pitkin are worth less than those the county is to re- (b) TIME FOR SUBMISSION.—Not later than 3 County would acquire 5.5 acres known ceive, the county will either pay cash to equal- years after the date on which funds are made as the Wildwood parcel from the Forest ize or will convey an additional tract of about available to carry out this Act, the Sec- Service and a total of 45.92 acres from 160 acres, in the Sellers’ Meadow area near retary of the Interior shall submit to Con- the Bureau of Land Management con- Hagerman Pass, to make up the difference. gress a report containing the results of the sisting of mining claims and land along The Resources Committee made some study required by the amendment made by subsection (a). the Crystal River. technical changes suggested by the adminis- (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— The exchange is strongly supported tration and the county and the House passed There are authorized to be appropriated such by local officials and would help to the bill as so amended last year. sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. consolidate public and private owner- On September 29th, the Senate by unani- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ship in Pitkin County. mous consent passed an amended version of ant to the rule, the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the House-passed bill, adding some provisions California (Mr. RADANOVICH) and the my time. regarding public access to and future use of gentlewoman from South Dakota (Ms. Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I yield the lands to be acquired by the county and HERSETH) each will control 20 minutes. myself such time as I may consume. making a number of other, technical changes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman H.R. 1129 authorizes the exchange of The Senate’s changes are consistent with from California. certain lands between the Forest Serv- the original intent of the legislation and are ac- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I ice, Bureau of Land Management, and ceptable to the county. Accordingly, I urge the yield myself such time as I may con- Pitkin County in Colorado. House to concur in the Senate amendment sume One of the properties the Forest and so to send the bill to the President for Mr. Speaker, Senate 435, introduced Service will acquire is a 35-acre parcel signing into law. by Senator LIEBERMAN of Connecticut referred to as the Ryan property, which Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I yield and a companion to H.R. 1344 sponsored is one of the scenic gems of the Roar- back the balance of my time. by our colleague NANCY JOHNSON, ing Fork Valley. At the urging of the Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I would study a segment of Farmington Forest Service, in 2000 Pitkin County yield back the balance of my time. River and Salmon Brook in Con- and the Aspen Valley Land Trust ac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The necticut for potential addition to the quired the Ryan property to protect it question is on the motion offered by National Wild and Scenic River Sys- from development until a land ex- the gentleman from California (Mr. tem. change transferring it to Forest Serv- RADANOVICH) that the House suspend I urge adoption of the bill. ice ownership could be arranged. Five the rules and concur in the Senate Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of years later, H.R. 1129 accomplishes amendment to the bill, H.R. 1129. my time. that goal. The question was taken; and (two- Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I yield We would like to recognize Rep- thirds of those voting having responded myself such time as I may consume. resentative MARK UDALL for his leader- in the affirmative) the rules were sus- Mr. Speaker, the majority has al- ship on H.R. 1129, as well as cosponsor pended and the Senate amendment was ready explained the purpose of S. 435, Representative JOHN SALAZAR. concurred in. which passed the Senate in December Mr. Speaker, we support H.R. 1129. A motion to reconsider was laid on 2005. The legislation is nearly identical Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise the table. to a bill which has already passed the in support of the motion to concur in the Sen- f House. Since S. 435 simply authorizes a ate amendment to H.R. 1129, the Pitkin Coun- study of a proposed river designation, ty Land Exchange Act and to express my LOWER FARMINGTON RIVER AND SALMON BROOK WILD AND SCE- we have no objection to the adoption of thanks to Chairman POMBO and Ranking NIC RIVER STUDY ACT OF 2005 the legislation by the House today. Member RAHALL for making it possible for the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of House to consider it today. Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I my time. The bill provides for completion of a land move to suspend the rules and pass the exchange that involves Pitkin County, Colo- Senate bill (S. 435) to amend the Wild b 1430 rado, on the one hand and two federal agen- and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I cies—the Forest Service and BLM—on the segment of the Farmington River and yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman other. Salmon Brook in the State of Con- from Connecticut (Mrs. JOHNSON).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21830 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. I Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, I have no additional speakers, and I objection to the request of the gen- rise today in strong support of S. 435, yield back the balance of my time. tleman from California? the Lower Farmington River and Salm- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The There was no objection. on Brook Wild and Scenic River Study question is on the motion offered by Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I Act of 2005. Once passed, the bill will the gentleman from California (Mr. yield myself such time as I may con- designate a segment of the Farmington RADANOVICH) that the House suspend sume. River and Salmon Brook in the State the rules and pass the Senate bill, S. Mr. Speaker, Senate 819, introduced of Connecticut for study for potential 435. by Senator TIM JOHNSON of South Da- addition to the National Wild and Sce- The question was taken; and (two- kota, reallocates the costs of the nic Rivers System. I would like to thirds of those voting having responded Pactola Dam and Reservoir to reflect thank the chairman of the Resources in the affirmative) the rules were sus- growing municipal needs for water. As Committee, Mr. POMBO, for bringing pended and the Senate bill was passed. Rapid City’s municipal water needs are this legislation to the floor and for A motion to reconsider was laid on growing at a rapid rate and demand for working with me to ensure that this the table. local irrigation water decreases, this important study can commence f legislation appropriately reallocates promptly. PACTOLA RESERVOIR REALLOCA- the costs associated with the changing The bill commissions a feasibility water needs. This bill is a win for the study to evaluate whether the Lower TION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 citizens of Rapid City and a win for the Farmington River and the Salmon American taxpayer, and I urge my col- Brook qualify as a Wild and Scenic Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I leagues to support this commonsense Partnership River within the National move to suspend the rules and pass the legislation. Park Service’s Wild and Scenic Rivers Senate bill (S. 819) to authorize the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of System. The Lower Farmington River Secretary of the Interior to reallocate my time. is defined as the 40-mile stretch be- costs of the Pactola Dam and Res- Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I yield tween the end of the west branch of the ervoir, South Dakota, to reflect in- myself such time as I may consume. Farmington River in Canton, Con- creased demands for municipal, indus- Mr. Speaker, I strongly support S. necticut, and the Rainbow Dam in trial, and fish and wildlife purposes. 819, sponsored by Senator TIM JOHNSON, Windsor, and the Salmon Brook, an ad- The Clerk read as follows: which is the counterpart to legislation ditional 32-mile stretch in the top 12 in S. 819 I sponsored which passed this body ear- the State of Connecticut for diversity Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- lier this year. This bill authorizes the of aquatic insects it hosts. The study resentatives of the United States of America in Secretary of the Interior to reallocate Congress assembled, area crosses both the Fifth and First the construction costs of Pactola Dam SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Congressional Districts. The Farm- and Reservoir. This important water ington River and Salmon Brook’s rec- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Pactola Res- ervoir Reallocation Authorization Act of supply project is located just 15 miles reational and environmental contribu- 2005’’. west of Rapid City in my home State of tions to our State are well-known and SEC. 2. FINDINGS. South Dakota. a valuable resource for future genera- Congress finds that— The water supply needs of the Rapid tions. (1) it is appropriate to reallocate the costs City area have changed dramatically The 14 miles of the Farmington Riv- of the Pactola Dam and Reservoir, South Da- since the Bureau of Reclamation built er’s west branch, designated as a Wild kota, to reflect increased demands for mu- Pactola Dam 50 years ago. Rapid City nicipal, industrial, and fish and wildlife pur- and Scenic Partnership River in 1994, is is the second largest city in South Da- a resounding environmental and eco- poses; and (2) section 302 of the Department of Energy kota, and there is no doubt this metro- nomic success story. Partnership des- politan area will continue to enjoy ignation for the west branch has fos- Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7152) prohibits such a reallocation of costs without congres- strong economic and population tered public-private partnerships to sional approval. growth. The cost reallocation author- preserve the area’s environment and SEC. 3. REALLOCATION OF COSTS OF PACTOLA ized in this legislation will simply heritage while yielding economic bene- DAM AND RESERVOIR, SOUTH DA- allow the Secretary of the Interior to fits to river towns. Its designation has KOTA. modernize the financial structure of preserved it as a home to trout, river The Secretary of the Interior may, as pro- the project to reflect the changing otter, and bald eagle populations; and vided in the contract of August 2001 entered water supply needs of this area of my historic structures still grace its into between Rapid City, South Dakota, and the Rapid Valley Conservancy District, re- State. banks. Fishermen, hikers, canoeists, allocate, in a manner consistent with Fed- I want to thank Chairman RADANO- and kayakers enjoy the river year- eral reclamation law (the Act of June 17, 1902 VICH, Ranking Member NAPOLITANO, round. (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093), and Acts supple- and committee staff for working with I hope to see the rest of the Farm- mental to and amendatory of that Act (43 ington River, as well as Salmon Brook, U.S.C. 371 et seq.)), the construction costs of me to advance the House counterpart enjoy similar success. This new initia- Pactola Dam and Reservoir, Rapid Valley of this legislation, and I urge my col- tive is a an ideal way to showcase the Unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, leagues to support S. 819. whole river’s unique cultural and rec- South Dakota, from irrigation purposes to Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in reational resources. The direct eco- municipal, industrial, and fish and wildlife support of S. 819, the Pactola Reservoir Re- nomic impact of the final designation purposes. allocation Authorization Act, and its House is estimated at $3 million and an addi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- companion H.R. 3967. As has been noted dur- tional $9 million in total economic im- ant to the rule, the gentleman from ing numerous legislative hearings, markups, pact from recreational users. California (Mr. RADANOVICH) and the and previous Floor proceedings, this legisla- This legislation has broad bipartisan gentlewoman from South Dakota (Ms. tion is critical to meet the changing water support at the local, State, and Federal HERSETH) each will control 20 minutes. needs of one of South Dakota’s largest and level, and I urge my colleagues’ sup- The Chair recognizes the gentleman fastest growing communities—Rapid City. port for the bill. from California. Part of this legislative process has included Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I would GENERAL LEAVE additional consultation with the Bureau of Rec- like to congratulate the gentlewoman Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I lamation, which administers the Pactola Dam from Connecticut for her hard work ask unanimous consent that all Mem- and Reservoir, and the Ellsworth Air Force and bipartisanship in advancing this bers may be given 5 legislative days in Base, one of the most important entities to legislation. which to revise and extend their re- rely on the reservoir’s water. Accordingly, I Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance marks and include extraneous material would like to submit the following comments to of my time. on the bill now under consideration. clarify the intent of this legislation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21831 The Pactola Dam and Reservoir is currently legislation, Ellsworth Air Force Base may also those voting have responded in the af- authorized for both irrigation and municipal be obtaining an additional allocation of water firmative. and industrial use with its costs allocated to in the event that the Air Force directs new Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, on reflect those uses. Over time, municipal and mission to Ellsworth or reconfigures Ells- that I demand the yeas and nays. industrial uses have increased while irrigation worth’s existing mission in such a way that it The yeas and nays were ordered. uses have decreased, creating a need to re- needs additional water beyond the amount it The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- allocate costs better reflecting current usage. has already been allotted. It is Congress’ in- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the When the Secretary of the Interior needs to tent that water from Pactola Reservoir is pro- Chair’s prior announcement, further reallocate costs from an existing allocation vided at no more than the reasonable cost of proceedings on this question will be where there are multiple uses to a new alloca- treating and transporting the water without re- postponed. tion with multiple uses in different amounts, gard to the number of missions at Ellsworth f Congressional approval is required under the Air Force Base. McGovern Amendment. With these clarifications in mind, I urge my GENERAL LEAVE The current language in the Bill under sec- colleagues to support this important legisla- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I tion 3 could be read to imply that the Pactola tion. I have appreciated the opportunity to ad- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Dam and Reservoir is a single purpose, irriga- vance this legislation on the House Resources bers have 5 legislative days in which to tion only project. This interpretation is incorrect Committee and would like to thank the Chair- revise and extend their remarks and to as the Pactola Dam and Reservoir remain man and Ranking Member for their support. include extraneous material on the 6 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of multipurpose projects. Both S. 819 and H.R. bills just considered. 3967 simply reallocate costs from an older my time. Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there multi-purpose allocation to a new multi-pur- objection to the request of the gen- pose allocation. This is consistent with the Pactola Dam, located near Rapid City, South Dakota, stores water from Rapid tleman from California? McGovern Amendment. There was no objection. Some additional clarification is also war- Creek and is part of the Pick-Sloan ranted with respect to the needs of the Ells- Missouri Basin Program. This bill au- f worth Air Force Base. As already stated, this thorizes reallocation of a portion of the REAUTHORIZING LAKE PONT- legislation allocates additional costs to the mu- construction costs of the Pactola Dam CHARTRAIN BASIN RESTORATION nicipal and industrial component of the Pactola and Reservoir from irrigation purposes PROGRAM Reservoir effectively making available addi- to municipal and industrial and fish tional water for municipal and industrial use. It and wildlife purposes. Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I move to is anticipated that Rapid City, South Dakota The effort to reallocate Pactola Dam suspend the rules and pass the bill will contract for much of this allocation. Noth- costs stems from the population (H.R. 6121) to amend the Federal Water ing in the legislation should be construed to growth around Rapid City, with cor- Pollution Control Act to reauthorize a change in any way the Bureau of Reclama- responding increases in demand for program relating to the Lake Pont- tion’s and Rapid City’s existing obligations to M&I water and decreases in demand for chartrain Basin, and for other pur- the Ellsworth Air Force Base. irrigation water. Pactola Dam origi- poses. The definite plan report for this project pre- nally provided water storage for flood The Clerk read as follows: pared by the Bureau of Reclamation dated control, irrigation, and M&I uses. A 40- H.R. 6121 June 1952 makes it clear that the Air Force year water service contract between Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- would contribute its share of the capital cost of the Bureau of Reclamation and Rapid resentatives of the United States of America in the project in advance. The Air Force Appro- City for M&I water expired in 1991. Congress assembled, priation for the year 1954 included funds to Water for Rapid City has been subse- SECTION 1. LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN RES- cover the Air Force share of the project. Ac- quently provided under annual con- TORATION REAUTHORIZATION. cordingly, the Air Force has fully paid its cap- tracts. A second 40-year contract be- The first section 121 of the Federal Water ital contribution and remains entitled to its tween reclamation and the Rapid Val- Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1273) (relat- ing to Lake Pontchartrain Basin) is amended share of the water without paying additional ley Conservancy District for irrigation in subsection (f) by striking ‘‘2005’’ and in- capital cost. Ellsworth Air Force Base currently water expired in 2001. The district de- serting ‘‘2011’’. has an allocation of 1810 acre-feet per year of cided not to renew this contract due to SEC. 2. TECHNICAL CORRECTION. water from the project. The Air Force is re- decreased irrigation demand and suffi- The second section 121 of the Federal quired to pay only the reasonable cost of cient alternative water sources. Since Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1274) transporting, and if appropriate, treating the the district no longer needs Pactola (relating to wet weather watershed pilot water it uses. Nothing in this legislation is in- water, repayment of construction costs projects) is redesignated as section 122. tended to affect the Bureau of Reclamation’s originally allocated to irrigation can The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- obligation to make that water available to Ells- be reallocated to M&I uses and fish and ant to the rule, the gentleman from worth, and nothing is intended to suggest in wildlife purposes. Under law, Congress Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) and the gen- any way that the Air Force Base should pay must authorize this reallocation. tleman from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) more than the reasonable cost of treating and As I close with the Resources Com- each will control 20 minutes. transporting the water. mittee issues today, Mr. Speaker, I The Chair recognizes the gentleman In entering revised contracts with Rapid want to thank Lisa Pittman, our chief from Wisconsin. City, the Bureau of Reclamation is expected to counsel on the Resources Committee, GENERAL LEAVE ensure that Rapid City provides the delivery of for all her hard work during the 109th Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- water to the Air Force Base at no more than Congress. mous consent that all Members may the reasonable cost of treating and trans- Thank you, Lisa porting the water. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance have 5 legislative days in which to re- This legislation is not intended to limit in any of my time. vise and extend their remarks and in- way the Air Force’s ability to make an ar- Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I yield clude extraneous material on the bill rangement with a party other than Rapid City back the balance of my time. under consideration. for the delivery of its allocation of water from The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Pactola Reservoir. There may be private par- question is on the motion offered by objection to the request of the gen- ties or others who are able to build a pipeline the gentleman from California (Mr. tleman from Wisconsin? for water delivery at lower cost than using RADANOVICH) that the House suspend There was no objection. Rapid City’s distribution system. Making such the rules and pass the Senate bill, S. Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- arrangements is not inconsistent with this leg- 819. self such time as I may consume, and I islation or the definite plan report. The question was taken. rise in strong support of H.R. 6121, to Although Rapid City’s increased demand for The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the reauthorize the Lake Pontchartrain water is a key consideration supporting this opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of Basin Restoration Program.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21832 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 The Lake Pontchartrain Basin is a SEC. 2. REFERENCES. b 1445 5,000 square mile watershed encom- Any reference in a law (including regula- But he was very clear that invest- passing 16 parishes in Louisiana and tions), map, document, paper, or other ment in a national rail passenger serv- record of the United States to the bridge de- four Mississippi counties. The area ice, Amtrak, was good sound fiscal in- comprises the largest estuary in the scribed in section 1 shall be considered to be a reference to the Senator William V. Roth, vestment. It was good for the environ- gulf coast region and one of the largest Jr. Bridge. ment. It was good for transportation. I estuaries in these United States. am only sorry that it is not a railroad The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- In 2000, Congress added section 121 to bridge that we are naming after Sen- ant to the rule, the gentleman from the Clean Water Act to establish a ator Roth, but I am proud to support Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) and the gen- Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration this legislation. Program within EPA. The program au- tleman from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in thorizes the Environmental Protection each will control 20 minutes. strong support of S. 1140, legislation to name Agency to help people in Louisiana and The Chair recognizes the gentleman the State Route 1 Bridge over the Chesa- Mississippi address pollution problems from Wisconsin. peake and Delaware Canal in Delaware after affecting Lake Pontchartrain. Now it GENERAL LEAVE the late Senator William V. Roth, Jr. is time to reauthorize the Lake Pont- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- S. 1140 passed the Senate unanimously in chartrain Basin Program. mous consent that all Members may June 2005, and as the sponsor of the House H.R. 6121, introduced by Mr. BAKER, have 5 legislative days in which to re- companion, H.R. 2800, I am pleased to join would reauthorize the Lake Pont- vise and extend their remarks and in- Senators CARPER and BIDEN in offering my full chartrain Basin Restoration Program clude extraneous material on the bill support for S. 1140 and to encourage its for an additional 5 years. I would like now under consideration. adoption by the House today. A leader and dedicated public servant, Sen- to commend Representative BAKER for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ator Roth served honorably during his years in his efforts to restore the ecological objection to the request of the gen- Congress and set a tremendous example for health of Lake Pontchartrain, and I tleman from Wisconsin? future generations of Americans. Best known urge all Members to support this legis- There was no objection. lation. for creating the successful ‘‘Roth IRA,’’ Sen- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- ator Roth also fought hard in Congress to im- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of self such time as I may consume. my time. prove the quality of transportation in the State This bill will designate the State Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I of Delaware. In the early 1990s, Senator Roth Route 1 bridge in the State of Delaware yield myself such time as I may con- played an important role in helping to build the as the Senator William V. Roth, Jr. sume, and I too rise in support of H.R. State Route 1 Bridge in New Castle County, Bridge. 6121, the reauthorization of the Lake Delaware. Senator Roth was first elected to the House Pontchartrain Basin Program. My good Senator Roth began his public serv- in 1966, serving two terms, before being elect- friend and colleague from Wisconsin ice when he was elected to the House in ed to the Senate, where he served for 30 gave a clear and convincing summary 1966. He served two terms in the House before being elected to the Senate in years. He also won the Bronze Star for his of what the bill is about, and I see no service in the U.S. Army during World War II. reason to actually prolong this. I agree 1970, where he served for 30 years. Dur- ing that time, Bill Roth rose to the He died in 2003 at the age of 82. with the sentiment, and I strongly sup- Nothing in my mind would serve as a better port it. chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs and the Sen- tribute to Senator Roth’s many years of dedi- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance cated public service than to rename this of my time. ate Finance Committee. Senator Roth was a well-known fiscal conservative bridge, a true architectural gem in Delaware, Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I have no in his honor. further speakers, and I yield back the who is probably best known outside his home State of Delaware as the creator I urge all my colleagues to join me in sup- balance of my time. porting S. 1140. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of the individual retirement account Mr. BLUMENAUER. I yield back the question is on the motion offered by that bears his name, the Roth IRA. balance of my time. the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. I would note that the Senate passed Mr. PETRI. I have no further speak- PETRI) that the House suspend the this bill by unanimous consent last ers, and I yield back the balance of my rules and pass the bill, H.R. 6121. year, and our colleague, Representative time. The question was taken; and (two- MIKE CASTLE, has introduced an iden- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The thirds of those voting having responded tical bill here in the House. Mr. Speak- question is on the motion offered by in the affirmative) the rules were sus- er, I urge my colleagues to support S. the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. pended and the bill was passed. 1140. Naming this bridge after Senator PETRI) that the House suspend the A motion to reconsider was laid on Roth is a fitting tribute to his many rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 1140. the table. years of public service. The question was taken; and (two- thirds of those voting having responded f Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. in the affirmative) the rules were sus- SENATOR WILLIAM V. ROTH, JR. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I pended and the Senate bill was passed. BRIDGE yield myself such time as I may con- A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I move to sume, and I too rise in support of S. the table. suspend the rules and pass the Senate 1140. f bill (S. 1140) to designate the State I appreciate the clear analysis from ANIMAL ENTERPRISE TERRORISM Route 1 Bridge in the State of Dela- my friend from Wisconsin. I would have ACT ware as the ‘‘Senator William V. Roth, just one other element to add, and that Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speak- Jr. Bridge’’. is that I think it is particularly fitting The Clerk read as follows er, I move to suspend the rules and and appropriate for our committee to pass the Senate bill (S. 3880) to provide S. 1140 advance this and to commemorate Sen- the Department of Justice the nec- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ator Roth. He was keenly interested in essary authority to apprehend, pros- resentatives of the United States of America in environmental protection in the course Congress assembled, ecute, and convict individuals commit- of his career and was one of the most ting animal enterprise terror. SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF SENATOR WILLIAM aggressive and active supporters of V. ROTH, JR. BRIDGE. The Clerk read as follows: The State Route 1 Bridge over the Chesa- Amtrak, at a time when, as my col- S. 3880 peake and Delaware Canal in the State of league and friend mentioned, Senator Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Delaware is designated as the ‘‘Senator Wil- Roth was a fiscal conservative to the Representatives of the United States of America liam V. Roth, Jr. Bridge’’. bone. in Congress assembled,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21833 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(2) for the loss of food production or farm ‘‘43. Force, violence, and threats involving This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Animal En- income reasonably attributable to the of- animal enterprises.’’. terprise Terrorism Act’’. fense; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘(3) for any other economic damage, in- SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF ECONOMIC DAMAGE TO ant to the rule, the gentleman from cluding any losses or costs caused by eco- ANIMAL ENTERPRISES AND Wisconsin (Mr. SENSENBRENNER) and THREATS OF DEATH AND SERIOUS nomic disruption, resulting from the offense. BODILY INJURY TO ASSOCIATED ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section— the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. PERSONS. ‘‘(1) the term ‘animal enterprise’ means— SCOTT) each will control 20 minutes. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 43 of title 18, ‘‘(A) a commercial or academic enterprise The Chair recognizes the gentleman United States Code, is amended to read as that uses or sells animals or animal products from Wisconsin. for profit, food or fiber production, agri- follows: GENERAL LEAVE culture, education, research, or testing; ‘‘§ 43. Force, violence, and threats involving ‘‘(B) a zoo, aquarium, animal shelter, pet Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speak- animal enterprises store, breeder, furrier, circus, or rodeo, or er, I ask unanimous consent that all ‘‘(a) OFFENSE.—Whoever travels in inter- other lawful competitive animal event; or Members may have 5 legislative days state or foreign commerce, or uses or causes ‘‘(C) any fair or similar event intended to within which to revise and extend their to be used the mail or any facility of inter- advance agricultural arts and sciences; remarks and include extraneous mate- state or foreign commerce— ‘‘(2) the term ‘course of conduct’ means a rial on S. 3880 currently under consid- ‘‘(1) for the purpose of damaging or inter- pattern of conduct composed of 2 or more eration. acts, evidencing a continuity of purpose; fering with the operations of an animal en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there terprise; and ‘‘(3) the term ‘economic damage’— ‘‘(2) in connection with such purpose— ‘‘(A) means the replacement costs of lost objection to the request of the gen- ‘‘(A) intentionally damages or causes the or damaged property or records, the costs of tleman from Wisconsin? loss of any real or personal property (includ- repeating an interrupted or invalidated ex- There was no objection. ing animals or records) used by an animal periment, the loss of profits, or increased Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speak- enterprise, or any real or personal property costs, including losses and increased costs er, I yield myself such time as I may of a person or entity having a connection to, resulting from threats, acts or vandalism, consume. relationship with, or transactions with an property damage, trespass, harassment, or Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. animal enterprise; intimidation taken against a person or enti- 3880, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism ‘‘(B) intentionally places a person in rea- ty on account of that person’s or entity’s connection to, relationship with, or trans- Act. sonable fear of the death of, or serious bodily In recent years, some animal rights injury to that person, a member of the im- actions with the animal enterprise; but mediate family (as defined in section 115) of ‘‘(B) does not include any lawful economic activist groups have employed violence that person, or a spouse or intimate partner disruption (including a lawful boycott) that and intimidation against enterprises of that person by a course of conduct involv- results from lawful public, governmental, or that use or sell animals or animal ing threats, acts of vandalism, property dam- business reaction to the disclosure of infor- products for food, agriculture, research age, criminal trespass, harassment, or in- mation about an animal enterprise; testing or entertainment uses. In 1992, ‘‘(4) the term ‘serious bodily injury’ timidation; or the Animal Enterprise Protection Act ‘‘(C) conspires or attempts to do so; means— ‘‘(A) injury posing a substantial risk of was enacted to provide additional au- shall be punished as provided for in sub- thority to prosecute extremists whose section (b). death; ‘‘(B) extreme physical pain; attacks create damages or research ‘‘(b) PENALTIES.—The punishment for a ‘‘(C) protracted and obvious disfigurement; violation of section (a) or an attempt or con- losses of at least $10,000. or spiracy to violate subsection (a) shall be— However, the last several years have ‘‘(D) protracted loss or impairment of the ‘‘(1) a fine under this title or imprisonment seen an increase in the number and the function of a bodily member, organ, or men- not more than 1 year, or both, if the offense severity of criminal acts and intimida- tal faculty; and does not instill in another the reasonable ‘‘(5) the term ‘substantial bodily injury’ tion against those engaged in animal fear of serious bodily injury or death and— means— enterprises. These groups have at- ‘‘(A) the offense results in no economic ‘‘(A) deep cuts and serious burns or abra- tacked not only employees of compa- damage or bodily injury; or sions; nies conducting research, but also ‘‘(B) the offense results in economic dam- ‘‘(B) short-term or nonobvious disfigure- those with any remote link to such re- age that does not exceed $10,000; ment; ‘‘(2) a fine under this title or imprisonment search or activities. This has included ‘‘(C) fractured or dislocated bones, or torn employees of banks, underwriters, in- for not more than 5 years, or both, if no bod- members of the body; ily injury occurs and— ‘‘(D) significant physical pain; surance companies, investors, univer- ‘‘(A) the offense results in economic dam- ‘‘(E) illness; sity research facilities, and even the age exceeding $10,000 but not exceeding ‘‘(F) short-term loss or impairment of the New York Stock Exchange. $100,000; or function of a bodily member, organ, or men- Victims have experienced threat- ‘‘(B) the offense instills in another the rea- tal faculty; or ening letters, e-mails and phone calls, sonable fear of serious bodily injury or ‘‘(G) any other significant injury to the repeated organized protests at their death; body. ‘‘(3) a fine under this title or imprisonment homes and the blanketing of their ‘‘(e) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in neighborhoods with defamatory lit- for not more than 10 years, or both, if— this section shall be construed— ‘‘(A) the offense results in economic dam- ‘‘(1) to prohibit any expressive conduct (in- erature. Some of the more violent acts age exceeding $100,000; or cluding peaceful picketing or other peaceful by these groups include arson, pouring ‘‘(B) the offense results in substantial bod- demonstration) protected from legal prohibi- acid on cars, mailing razor blades, and ily injury to another individual; tion by the First Amendment to the Con- defacing victims’ homes. ‘‘(4) a fine under this title or imprisonment stitution; Many of the actions that the groups for not more than 20 years, or both, if— ‘‘(2) to create new remedies for inter- have engaged in are not addressed by ‘‘(A) the offense results in serious bodily ference with activities protected by the free injury to another individual; or the current animal enterprise ter- speech or free exercise clauses of the First rorism statute, 18 United States Code ‘‘(B) the offense results in economic dam- Amendment to the Constitution, regardless age exceeding $1,000,000; and of the point of view expressed, or to limit 43. This legislation would expand the ‘‘(5) imprisonment for life or for any terms any existing legal remedies for such inter- reach of Federal criminal law to spe- of years, a fine under this title, or both, if ference; or cifically address the use of force, vio- the offense results in death of another indi- ‘‘(3) to provide exclusive criminal penalties lence or threats against not only ani- vidual. or civil remedies with respect to the conduct mal enterprise organizations, but also ‘‘(c) RESTITUTION.—An order of restitution prohibited by this action, or to preempt those who do business with them. S. under section 3663 or 3663A of this title with State or local laws that may provide such 3880 would make it a Federal crime to respect to a violation of this section may penalties or remedies.’’. intentionally damage the property of a also include restitution— (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The item relat- ‘‘(1) for the reasonable cost of repeating ing to section 43 in the table of sections at person or entity having a connection any experimentation that was interrupted or the beginning of chapter 3 of title 18, United to, relationship with, or transactions invalidated as a result of the offense; States Code, is amended to read as follows: with an animal enterprise. The bill

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21834 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 would also make it a criminal act to saulted, and had their homes, busi- other laws they may be breaking. But intentionally place a person or family nesses or cars vandalized. Since the they should not be held more account- member in reasonable fear of death or Animal Enterprise Terrorism law was able for business losses due to causes serious bodily injury because of their enacted in 1992, there have been some such as delivery trucks being delayed relationship with an animal enterprise. 1,100 complaints of such incidents, with any more than a boycott or protest Additionally, the legislation expands property losses reported of being more against any other business. the definition of economic damage to than $120 million. Those complaining To violate the provision of the bill, include loss of property, the costs in- include farmers, scientists, biomedical one must travel or otherwise engage in curred because of a lost experiment or and biotechnology industries, research interstate activity with the intent to lost profits. It also includes a defini- universities, teaching hospitals, finan- cause damage or loss to an animal en- tion of the term ‘‘economic disruption’’ cial institutions, magazines, news- terprise. While the losses of profits, lab to mean losses or increased costs re- papers and other advertising groups experiments or other intangible losses sulting from threats, acts of violence, and others who are viewed as assisting are included, it must be proved that property damage, trespass, harass- or enabling targeted animal enter- such losses were specifically intended ment, or intimidation against a person prises. for the law to be applied. If there is no or entity because of their relationship The evidence is that in many in- damage or economic loss, or damage or with an animal enterprise. This does stances extremist elements among the loss is less than $10,000, the offense is a not include a lawful boycott. animal rights groups are taking advan- misdemeanor, not a felony. Finally, an amendment to S. 3880 in- tage of the fact that the animal enter- This bill does not satisfy everyone, corporated during floor consideration prise laws do not cover affiliates and but it does represent a reasonable com- in the other body addresses concerns associates by using threats, harass- promise in protecting employees and that were raised about the bill’s poten- ment, intimidation and fear and other associates of animal enterprises while tial impact on lawful protests. S. 3880 extreme tactics to pressure them into avoiding violation of first amendment clarifies that nothing in this bill shall severing their activities with such en- freedoms. be construed to prohibit any expressive terprises. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of conduct protected by the first amend- S. 3880 is designed to cover these gaps my time. Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speak- ment, nor shall it criminalize non- or loopholes by providing to employees, er, I yield 6 minutes to my colleague violent activities designed to change businesses and associates of animal en- from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI). public policy or private conduct. terprises similar protections to those Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I would like Before closing, I would like to recog- already covered. In other words, the to express my support for the bill be- nize the efforts of my colleague from bill prevents a person from doing indi- fore us, the Animal Enterprise Ter- Wisconsin, Mr. PETRI, who introduced a rectly to an animal enterprise what rorism Act, which is the Senate version similar measure in this body and has they are prohibited to do directly. of legislation I introduced earlier this helped raise awareness of this impor- Now, citizens engaging in legitimate Congress. The bipartisan legislation tant issue. I believe this bill can help animal enterprise activities and any- that passed the Senate by unanimous protect law-abiding citizens who are one associated with them are entitled consent amends the existing animal en- engaged in lawful activities such as re- to be protected from criminal acts and terprise terrorism statute which has search, farming sales, or manufac- to be able to go about their daily ac- been law since 1992. It extends existing turing that involves animals or animal tivities free from threats to their per- protections for animal enterprises to products. son or property and that of their fam- individuals, businesses and agencies in- I urge my colleagues to support S. ily and associates. State laws are gen- cluding farmers, scientists, biomedical 3880, so we may send this important erally good at providing those protec- and biotechnical industries, research legislation to the President for his sig- tions. However, the interstate nature universities, teaching hospitals, finan- nature. of the planning and execution of the cial institutions and others who have Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of criminal harassment tactics used by associations with animal enterprise. my time. some individuals or groups skilled at This legislation is in response to ris- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, exploiting gaps or weaknesses in the ing incidents of violence and threats I yield myself such time as I may con- laws have made it difficult for States against these entities as a way to ad- sume. to get at problems effectively. That is versely impact animal enterprises Mr. Speaker, S. 3880 is a companion why this bill is deemed necessary. without directly violating the existing bill to H.R. 4239, the Animal Enterprise While we must protect those engaged Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. The Terrorism Act. It reflects a com- in animal enterprises, we must also bill before us clarifies that it is a crime promise bill arrived at after consider- protect the right of those engaged in to damage or interfere with animal en- able effort of a bipartisan group involv- first amendment freedoms of expres- terprise and expands parameters in ex- ing both House and Senate Judiciary sion regarding such enterprises. It goes isting law to cover threats, harassment Committee staff over several months. without saying that first amendment and other illegal activities against From hearings in the House and from freedoms of expression cannot be de- those who are connected with such en- other reports, we have learned that feated by statute. However, to reassure terprises, not just the enterprises current Federal law designed to protect anyone concerned with the intent of themselves. The law increases criminal animal enterprises have been proven to this legislation, we have added in the penalties based on the level of violence be reasonably effective in protecting bill assurances that it is not intended or property loss, while specifically ex- animal enterprises. However, serious as a restraint on freedoms of expres- empting from its coverage all first gaps and loopholes have been identified sion such as lawful boycotting, pick- amendment protected activities. in current law with respect to pro- eting or otherwise engaging in lawful Between January of 1990 and June of tecting employees and associates of advocacy for animals. 2004, extremist movements such as the animal enterprises. Present law pro- In addition, we also wanted to recog- Animal Liberation Front, Stop Hun- tects employees of an animal enter- nize that there are some who conscien- tington Animal Cruelty, and the Envi- prise, but we have found that employ- tiously believe that it is their duty to ronmental Liberation Front com- ees, board members and family mem- peacefully protest the operation of ani- mitted more than 1,100 acts of ter- bers of businesses and nonprofits affili- mal enterprises to the extent of engag- rorism, causing more than $120 million ated with or doing business with such ing in civil disobedience. If a group’s in damage. Animal rights extremists enterprises are complaining that they intention were to stage a sit-in or lie- advance their cause through direct ac- are now being stalked, harassed, in- down or to block traffic to a targeted tion, which includes death threats, timidated or threatened, with some in- facility, they certainly run the risk of vandalism, animal releases and bomb- dividuals even being physically as- arrest for whatever traffic, trespass or ings. Their actions are calculated to

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Current Federal law includ- products that would be covered under 3880 will serve to deter many persons from ing the Animal Enterprise Protection this legislation. engaging in these and worse violent and act is inadequate to address the threats ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS, INC., threatening acts in the future. In addition, and violence committed by animal Staten Island, NY, November 13, 2006. the new law will give prosecutors a powerful rights extremists. Re Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act S. 3880 new tool to go after those who continue to In my own State of Wisconsin, mink Hon. THOMAS E. PETRI, commit these acts. farmers and biomedical researchers Rayburn House Office Building, Please let me know if we can provide any have experienced their own share of in- Washington, DC. further information that would be helpful to DEAR CONGRESSMAN PETRI: I write to sup- you. timidation, harassment and vandalism Very truly yours, at the hands of animal rights extrem- port the passage of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, S. 3880. Advance Publications S.I. NEWHOUSE, Jr., ists. Farmers have had their properties is engaged throughout the United States in Chairman. raided, causing thousands of dollars of the publication of newspapers, business jour- damage. nals, and consumer magazines and websites ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC.—REPRESENTATIVE Scientists around the State have re- on a variety of topics. Advance Publications NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES (PUBLISHED BY ceived, in the mail or at their home, is also affiliated with Bright House Net- SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES) razor blades with letters stating that works, an operator of cable television sys- I. Daily Newspapers they were laced with the AIDS virus. tems in numerous states. For your informa- Alabama: The Birmingham News, The Personal information such as home ad- tion, a representative listing of Advance’s Huntsville Times, Mobile Register. publications and of the locations of Bright Louisiana: The Times-Picayune. (New Or- dresses, phone numbers, and photo- House Networks’ cable systems is attached. graphs of researchers have been posted leans). Our interest in this bill arises from the un- Massachusetts: The Union News/Sunday on extremist Web sites. Many of these fortunate fact that at least one of our publi- Republican (Springfield). same scientists report death threats cations, Vogue magazine, and its editor, Michigan: The Ann Arbor News, The Bay and home visits by animal rights ex- Anna Wintour, have been repeatedly tar- City Times, The Flint Journal, The Grand tremists who, through their terrorism, geted by animal activists who disagree with Rapids Press, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Kala- have a goal of driving the scientists Vogue magazine’s decision to publish edi- mazoo Gazette, The Muskegon Chronicle, torial content about, and carry advertising out of their research, research which The Saginaw News. for, fur and other animal products, and its Mississippi: Mississippi Press (Pascagoula). has and will continue to improve support for fashion designers who may use human health and quality of life. New Jersey: Bridgeton News, The Jersey fur. These opponents are, of course, entitled Journal (Jersey City), The Star Ledger (New- b 1500 to express their views, but their opposition ark), Today’s Sunbeam (Salem), The Times often takes the form of physical attacks on The House Judiciary Subcommittee of Trenton, Gloucester County Times, Ms. Wintour and her home, threats and ef- (Woodbury). on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland forts to harm her, stalking her on the streets New York: Staten Island Advance, The Security held a hearing on the act in and at industry events, and even at a memo- Post-Standard (Syracuse). May of this year. At the hearing, a pri- rial service for her deceased father, and at Ohio: Plain Dealer (Cleveland). mate researcher from the University of least one actual physical invasion of Vogue’s Oregon: The Oregonian (Portland). Wisconsin, Madison, testified about the offices (which put numerous persons in fear, Pennsylvania: The Express-Times (Easton), behind locked doors), as well as other at- The Patroit-News (Harrisburg). harassment and intimidation which she tempts to do so. has experienced. While fortunately Ms. Wintour has not yet II. Consumer Magazines She has even considered leaving the sustained any serious lasting injuries, she The Conde´ Nast Publications: Allure, Ar- Parkinson’s research field and fears has suffered physical pain from those at- chitectural Digest, Bon Appe´tit, Bride’s, others may do so in the current envi- tacks (for example, from a ‘‘flour bomb’’ Conde´ Nast Traveler, Details, Domino, Ele- ronment. This statement has proven to thrown in her eyes, the effects of which hurt gant Bride, Glamour, Golf Digest, Golf for be true. Just this past August, a re- and hampered her for days) and has often Women, Gourmet, GQ, House & Garden, Jane, Lucky, Modern Bride, Self, Teen searcher at UCLA halted his primate with good cause been concerned for her safe- ty and the safety of her family. Indeed, when Vogue, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Vogue, research because of the repeated har- Ms. Wintour is appearing in public as part of W, Wired. assments by animal rights extremists. her job (for example, at fashion shows or Parade Publications: Parade. The bill will provide Federal authori- fashion industry events), we now feel we III. Cable Systems ties with the necessary tools to help must provide guards, sometimes armed, to Bright House Networks: Bakersfield, CA; prevent and better investigate and protect her. On a number of occasions we are Birmingham, AL; Central Florida; Detroit prosecute ecoterror cases. convinced, had it not been for the presence of Suburbs, MI; Indianapolis, IN; Tampa Bay, This legislation is widely supported these unusual safeguards, Ms. Wintour could FL. by those in agriculture, biomedical and have been injured by the efforts to make physical attacks on her. We are of course IV. Business Journals biotechnology industries, as well as concerned that these extreme activists will American City Business Journals Inc. many research universities, teaching step up the severity of their attacks because Group: hospitals and other research institutes. their efforts have so far been unsuccessful at Alabama: Birmingham Business Journal. Enactment of this legislation will en- silencing Vogue. Arizona: The Business Journal Phoenix. hance the ability of law enforcement We understand that among the arguments California: East Bay Business Times (Oak- and the Justice Department to protect made in opposition to the AETA are alleged land), Sacramento Business Journal, San law-abiding American citizens from vi- concerns that it may infringe on First Francisco Business Times, Silicon Valley/ Amendment rights. Our business is wholly San Jose Business Journal. olence and the threat of violence posed dependent upon respect for First Amendment Colorado: Denver Business Journal. by animal rights extremists. rights, and we are second to none in our de- District of Columbia: Washington Business I would like to take this opportunity fense of such rights. We have closely exam- Journal. to thank my colleague, Chairman SEN- ined the AETA with this in mind, and we do Florida: The Business Journal Serving SENBRENNER, Subcommittee Chairman not agree that the AETA, especially with the Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, South COBLE, Ranking Member CONYERS, Sub- ‘‘rules of construction’’ that were added to Florida Business Journal (Miami), Orlando committee Ranking Member ROBERT it, in any way would inhibit or punish free Business Journal, The Business Journal speech or other First Amendment rights. Tampa Bay. SCOTT, Senator INHOFE and Senator If anything, the opposite is the case. The Georgia: Atlanta Business Chronicle. FEINSTEIN for their support in moving real chilling effect on First Amendment Hawaii: Pacific Business News (Honolulu). this bill forward. rights comes about when editors and others Kansas: The Business Journal Serving Met- Mr. Speaker, I also have a letter from are put in fear of physical, violent attack be- ropolitan Kansas City, Wichita Business Advance Publications that details cause of what they publish or say. It is the Journal.

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That is not in the current Mr. Speaker, I am afraid that my dis- New Mexico: New Mexico Business Weekly law now. tinguished colleague from Ohio hasn’t (Albuquerque). Mr. KUCINICH. Reclaiming my time, read the bill, so I will read it for him. New York: The Business Review Serving and I thank the gentleman for pointing At the end of page 7 in the Senate- New York’s Capital Region (Albany), Busi- that out. However, I must say that the passed bill, there is a subsection (e) ness First: Western New York’s Business reach of the Federal law includes any called ‘‘rules of construction,’’ which Newspaper (Buffalo). place which does Federal research, and North Carolina: The Business Journal says, in part: nothing in this section Serving Charlotte and the Metropolitan all these universities are involved in shall be construed, one, to prohibit any Area, The Business Journal Serving the research projects as universities who expressive conduct, including peaceful Greater Triad Area (Greensboro Winston- are supporting this bill. picketing or other peaceful demonstra- Salem), The Business Journal Serving The I cannot see why we need to have a tion, protected from legal prohibition Triangle’s Business Communities (Raleigh). specific law with this regard. I mean, by the first amendment to the Con- Ohio: Business Courier Serving the Cin- just as we need to protect peoples’ stitution. cinnati-Northern Kentucky Region, Colum- right to conduct their work without bus Business First (Columbia), Dayton Busi- Two, to create new remedies for in- fear of assault, so too this Congress has terference with activities protected by ness Journal. yet to address some fundamental eth- Oregon: Business Journal Portland. the free speech or free exercise clause Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Business Jour- ical principles with respect to animals. of the first amendment to the Con- nal, Pittsburgh Business Times. How should animals be treated hu- stitution regardless of the point of Tennessee: Memphis Business Journal, manely? This is a debate that hasn’t view expressed or to limit any existing Nashville Business Journal. come here. legal remedies for such interference. Texas: Austin Business Journal, Dallas There are some specific principles That means that if somebody wishes Business Journal, Houston Business Journal, with respect to humane treatment of San Antonio Business Journal. to peacefully protest research on ani- animals. My concern about this bill is mals, they can do so, as the statute, Washington: Puget Sound Business Jour- that it could have a chilling effect on nal (Seattle). with the amendment that was adopted Wisconsin: The Business Journal Serving people who, the law says, well, their on the floor in the other body, specifi- Milwaukee. first amendment rights are protected. cally prohibits a prosecution for that. But the law also is written in such a Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Now, let’s look at what the people way as to have a chilling effect on the I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman this bill has been designed to go after exercise of the constitutional rights of from Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH). have been saying: protest, and so for that reason, I can’t Mr. KUCINICH. Would the distin- ‘‘I don’t think you would have to kill support this. I think that it would be guished gentleman from Wisconsin too many researchers. I think that for important for this Congress to look at yield for a question? 5 lives, 10 lives, 15 human lives, we the claims of people who are sincere Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Certainly. could save 1 million, 2 million or 10 advocates of animal rights. ENSENBRENNER million nonhuman lives.’’ Animal Lib- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. S , I am not talking about people who as I am reading through this act and would threaten anyone with death be- eration Press Officer Jerry Vlasak at looking at the types of injuries that cause they don’t agree with them, but the 2003 National Animal Rights Con- would occur to people, it occurs to me there are individuals who love animals, ference in Los Angeles. that there are existing Federal stat- who don’t want to see animals hurt, Second: ‘‘Arson property destruction, utes which come into play with respect who have a point and a right to speak burglary and theft are ‘acceptable to inflicting bodily harm on individ- out. I think for that reason, this bill crimes’ when used for the animal uals. Why are we creating a specific has not yet reached its maturity. cause.’’ That quote was from Alex classification here? I think I understand what the spon- Pacheco, who is the director of PETA. Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Would the sors of this bill are trying to do, but I Third: ‘‘I wish we all would get up gentleman yield? don’t think that the end that it is and go into the labs and take the ani- Mr. KUCINICH. Please. going to, you are hoping to achieve, mals out or burn them down.’’ That is Mr. SENSENBRENNER. The reason that you are going to reach, because Ingrid Newkirk, president of PETA at the bill is before us is that the current unless this Congress makes a clear the National Animal Rights Conven- statute is drafted too narrowly and statement about ethical principles tion ‘97, June 27, 1997. does not deal with threats by animal with respect to animals, and how we ‘‘Get arrested. Destroy the property rights extremists in inflicting bodily treat animals, how are animals treated of those who torture animals. Liberate harm, for example, against the pub- in research, these are really serious those animals interned in the hellholes lisher of Vogue magazine, because they questions that millions and millions of our society tolerates.’’ That is Jerry put ads in depicting people wearing Americans care about. Vlasak of the Animal Defense League furs. So I understand the intent here. But again on an Internet post of June 21, Mr. KUCINICH. Well, reclaiming my I just think that you have got to be 1996. time, I certainly stand with every very careful about painting everyone ‘‘We have found that civil disobe- Member of this House in defense of the with the broad brush of terrorism who dience and direct action has been pow- rights of individuals to be free of bodily might have a legitimate objection to a erful in generating massive attention harm or injury under all and any cir- type of research or treatment of ani- in our communities . . . and has been cumstances. I think it would be a little mals that is not humane. So, again, I very effective in traumatizing our tar- bit easier for some of us to support this wanted to express this note of caution gets.’’ J.P. Goodwin, Committee to legislation. about this legislation, but notwith- Abolish the Fur Trade at the National Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Well, will standing that there are specific state- Animal Rights Convention in Los An- the gentleman yield? ments about protection of the first geles June 27, 1997. Mr. KUCINICH. I certainly will yield. amendment. This bill is written in such Or: ‘‘In a war you have to take up Mr. SENSENBRENNER. The reason a way as to have a chilling effect on arms, and people will get killed, and I the bill is before us is that the current the exercise of peoples’ first amend- can support that kind of action by pet- statute does not extend the reach of ment rights. rol bombing and bombs under cars, and the Federal criminal law to those who Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speak- probably at a later stage, the shooting do business with animal enterprise or- er, how much time do I have left? of vivisectors on their doorsteps. It is a

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex- you demonstrate to them what they like this under suspension, no matter press my concerns with S. 3880, The Animal are doing is wrong, then they should be how well intentioned it may be, is Enterprise Terrorism Act. stopped using whatever means are nec- problematic. I believe that individuals and groups cannot essary.’’ This bill has an inherent flaw that I resort to intimidation, vandalism or violence in This bill is designed to criminalize am pointing out. In addition, when the advancement of a cause. Protests must be whatever means are necessary outside that flaw is held up against the con- lawful and disagreements respected. But, this the Constitution. stitutional mandate to protect freedom bill, as drafted, could criminalize lawful and Mr. KUCINICH. Would the gentleman of speech, what we have done here is we constitutionally protected activists. yield? have crippled free expression. This bill criminalizes conduct that ‘‘inten- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. I am happy I am not and never have been in favor tionally damages or causes the loss of any to yield. of anyone using a cloak of free speech real or personal property,’’ however, the bill Mr. KUCINICH. I thank the gen- to commit violence. The Supreme fails to define what ‘‘real or personal property’’ tleman. To calm the gentleman’s con- Court Justice said, your right to swing means. As a result, legitimate advocacy—such cerns, I have read the bill, and I under- your fist ends at the tip of my nose. No as a boycott, protest, or mail campaign—that lined the sections that I expressed con- one has the right to yell ‘‘fire’’ in a causes an animal enterprise to merely lose cern about. I am concerned about, as crowded theater. We have heard those profits could be criminalized under S. 3880. you are, anyone who wants to commit kinds of admonitions. It also fails to adequately define the term violence against anyone. Remember, I On the other hand, the chairman’s ‘‘animal enterprise.’’ Nothing in the current def- am the author of the bill to create a recitation of the statements of animal inition requires that an enterprise be lawful. Department of Peace and Nonviolence. rights activists, statements that I, my- Therefore, investigations into unlawful animal I share your concern about violence. I self, would disagree with, those state- enterprises, such as animal fighting organiza- am suggesting that carving out a spe- ments, in and of themselves, are con- tions or illegal puppy mills, could be deterred cial section of law here has a chilling stitutionally protected speech. as employees, citizens, and legitimate animal effect. b 1515 activists may be afraid to cooperate or provide Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Reclaiming information to law enforcement agencies for my time, again, I will reread page 7, Yet under this bill they suddenly find fear of prosecution under the terms of this bill. lines 10 through 21 of the bill that was themselves shifting into an area of I am a strong supporter of research, but I passed by the other body that says doubt, which goes back to my initial also believe that animal rights need to be vigi- nothing in this section shall be con- claim that this bill was written to have lantly enforced. In order to achieve that goal, strued to prohibit any expressive con- a chilling effect upon a specific type of I have been working with the Humane Society duct, including peaceful picketing or protest. on amendments to the Animal Rights Act, other peaceful demonstration pro- Again, I am not for anyone abusing which is the law that governs the humane tected from legal prohibition by the their rights by damaging another per- care, handling, treatment and transportation of first amendment to the Constitution. son’s property or person, but I am for animals in laboratories and dealers who sell Two, to create new remedies for in- protecting the first amendment and animals to laboratories and animal exhibitors. terference with activities protected by not creating a special class of viola- My bill would provide two keys changes to this the free speech or free exercise clause tions for a specific type of protest. law. First, it doubles the fine for violations of the first amendment to the Con- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, (from $5,000 to $10,000) and increases the stitution, regardless of the point of I yield back the balance of my time. number of annual inspections at laboratories. view expressed or to limit any existing Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speak- I will be introducing this measure when the legal remedies for such interference, er, I yield myself the balance of my House comes back for the 110th Congress, unquote. time. and I hope that all of my colleagues will join Now, what this section says is that I would just like to sum up that on me in providing these additional animal protec- nothing in the bill, absolutely nothing October 30 the American Civil Lib- tions. in the bill shall be construed to restrict erties Union sent a letter to the gen- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance what I have just read. This bill should tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS), of my time. pass. We should reject the red herrings my ranking member, and myself, not The SPEAKER pro tempore. The that we are hearing from the gen- opposing this legislation. They did ask question is on the motion offered by tleman from Ohio and other opponents. for minor changes, but they did not ex- the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of press one concern about constitu- SENSENBRENNER) that the House sus- my time. tionally protected first amendment pend the rules and pass the Senate bill, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, rights being infringed upon or jeopard- S. 3880. I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman ized in any way by this bill. The question was taken; and (two- from Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH). Now, if there ever was an organiza- thirds of those voting having responded Mr. KUCINICH. Again, I applaud the tion that really goes all the way on one in the affirmative) the rules were sus- gentleman from Wisconsin for his com- side in interpreting the first amend- pended and the Senate bill was passed. mitment to protecting people from ment as liberally as it can, it is the A motion to reconsider was laid on harm. I would like to read the next American Civil Liberties Union. My the table. paragraph that he didn’t get to, be- friend from Ohio, whom I have a great f cause it raises a question about why respect for, is even outside the defini- this bill is necessary: nothing in this tion of the first amendment that the EXTENDING PERMANENT NORMAL section shall be construed, number 3, ACLU has eloquently advanced in the TRADE RELATIONS TO VIETNAM to provide exclusive criminal penalties halls of this Capitol for decades and Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I move to or civil remedies with respect to the will do so for decades to come. suspend the rules and pass the bill conduct prohibited by this action. This is a good bill. I think that all of (H.R. 5602) to authorize the extension So what is this all about? This bill, the fears that the gentleman from Ohio of nondiscriminatory treatment (nor- in effect, does provide exclusive crimi- has placed on the record are ill-founded mal trade relations treatment) to the nal penalties for a certain type of con- by practically everybody who has products of Vietnam, as amended. duct, and yet the drafting of this bill looked through this bill, including the The Clerk read as follows:

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H.R. 5602 The petition shall set forth the allegations (d) RECORD.—The Trade Representative Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- in support of the request. shall make available to the public a com- resentatives of the United States of America in (2) REVIEW BY TRADE REPRESENTATIVE.— plete record of all nonconfidential informa- Congress assembled, The Trade Representative shall review the tion presented in proceedings conducted SECTION 1. FINDINGS. allegations in any petition filed under para- under this section, together with a summary Congress finds the following: graph (1) and, not later than 20 days after the of confidential information so submitted. (1) In July 1995, President Bill Clinton an- date on which the Trade Representative re- SEC. 6. ARBITRATION AND IMPOSITION OF nounced the formal normalization of diplo- ceives the petition, shall determine whether QUOTAS. matic relations between the United States to initiate proceedings to make a determina- (a) ARBITRATION.—If, within 60 days after and Vietnam. tion under subsection (a). consultations are requested under section 4, (2) Vietnam has taken cooperative steps (3) PROCEDURES.— in a case in which the Trade Representative with the United States under the United (A) DETERMINATION TO INITIATE PRO- makes an affirmative determination under States Joint POW/MIA Accounting Com- CEEDINGS.—If the Trade Representative section 5(c), the matter in dispute is not re- mand (formerly the Joint Task Force-Full makes an affirmative determination under solved, the Trade Representative shall re- Accounting) established in 1992 by President paragraph (2) with respect to a petition, the quest arbitration of the matter under the George H.W. Bush to provide the fullest pos- Trade Representative shall publish a sum- Dispute Settlement Understanding. mary of the petition in the Federal Register sible accounting of MIA and POW cases. (b) IMPOSITION OF QUOTAS.— and notice of the initiation of proceedings (3) In 2000, the United States and Vietnam (1) IN GENERAL.—The Trade Representative under this section. concluded a bilateral trade agreement that shall impose, for a period of not more than 1 (B) DETERMINATION NOT TO INITIATE PRO- included commitments on goods, services, year, the quantitative limitations described CEEDINGS.—If the Trade Representative de- intellectual property rights, and investment. in paragraph (2) on textile and apparel prod- termines not to initiate proceedings with re- The agreement was approved by joint resolu- ucts of Vietnam— spect to a petition, the Trade Representative tion enacted pursuant to section 405(c) of the (A) if, pursuant to arbitration under sub- shall inform the petitioner of the reasons Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2435(c)), and en- section (a), the arbitrator determines that therefor and shall publish notice of the de- tered into force in December 2001. the Government of Vietnam is providing, on termination, together with a summary of (4) Since 2001, normal trade relations treat- or after the date on which Vietnam accedes those reasons, in the Federal Register. ment has consistently been extended to Viet- to the World Trade Organization, a prohib- (c) INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS BY OTHER nam pursuant to title IV of the Trade Act of ited subsidy to its textile or apparel indus- MEANS.—If the Trade Representative deter- 1974. try; or (5) Vietnam has undertaken significant mines, in the absence of a petition, that pro- ceedings should be initiated under this sec- (B) if the arbitrator does not issue a deci- market-based economic reforms, including sion within 120 days after the request for ar- the reduction of government subsidies, tar- tion, the Trade Representative shall publish in the Federal Register that determination, bitration, in which case the limitations iffs and nontariff barriers, and extensive together with the reasons therefor, and no- cease to be effective if the arbitrator, after legal reform. These measures have dramati- tice of the initiation of proceedings under such limitations are imposed, determines cally improved Vietnam’s business and in- this section. that the Government of Vietnam is not pro- vestment climate. viding, on or after the date on which Viet- (6) Vietnam is in the process of acceding to SEC. 4. CONSULTATIONS UPON INITIATION OF IN- VESTIGATION. nam accedes to the World Trade Organiza- the World Trade Organization. On May 31, If the Trade Representative initiates a pro- tion, a prohibited subsidy to its textile or ap- 2006, the United States and Vietnam signed a ceeding under subsection (b)(3)(A) or (c) of parel industry. comprehensive bilateral agreement pro- section 3, the Trade Representative, on be- (2) LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED.—The quan- viding greater market access for goods and half of the United States, shall, on the day titative limitations referred to in paragraph services and other trade liberalizing commit- on which notice thereof is published under (1) are those quantitative limitations that ments as part of the World Trade Organiza- the applicable subsection, so notify the Gov- were in effect under the Bilateral Textile tion accession process. ernment of Vietnam and request consulta- Agreement during the most recent full cal- SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF APPLICATION OF TITLE tions with that government regarding the endar year in which the Bilateral Textile IV OF THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 TO subsidy. Agreement was in effect. VIETNAM. SEC. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTA- (c) DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE.—If, (a) PRESIDENTIAL DETERMINATIONS AND EX- TION. after imposing quantitative limitations TENSION OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY TREAT- (a) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.—In the notice under subsection (b) because of a prohibited MENT.—Notwithstanding any provision of published under subsection (b)(3)(A) or (c) of subsidy, the Trade Representative deter- title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. section 3, the Trade Representative shall mines that the Government of Vietnam is 2431 et seq.), the President may— provide an opportunity to the public for the not providing, on or after the date on which (1) determine that such title should no presentation of views concerning the issues— Vietnam accedes to the World Trade Organi- longer apply to Vietnam; and (1) within the 30-day period beginning on zation, a prohibited subsidy to its textile or (2) after making a determination under the date of the notice (or on a date after apparel industry, the quantitative limita- paragraph (1) with respect to Vietnam, pro- such period if agreed to by the petitioner), or tions shall cease to be effective on the date claim the extension of nondiscriminatory (2) at such other time if a timely request on which that determination is made. treatment (normal trade relations treat- therefor is made by the petitioner or by any SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. ment) to the products of that country. interested person, (b) TERMINATION OF THE APPLICABILITY OF with a public hearing if requested by an in- In this Act: TITLE IV.—On and after the effective date of terested person. (1) BILATERAL TEXTILE AGREEMENT.—The the extension of nondiscriminatory treat- (b) CONSULTATION.—The Trade Representa- term ‘‘Bilateral Textile Agreement’’ means ment to the products of Vietnam under sub- tive shall consult with the Committee on the Agreement Relating to Trade in Cotton, section (a), title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 Ways and Means of the House of Representa- Wool, Man-Made Fiber, Non-Cotton Vege- shall cease to apply to that country. tives and the Committee on Finance of the table Fiber and Silk Blend Textiles and Tex- SEC. 3. PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING PROHIB- Senate, and with the appropriate advisory tile Products Between the Governments of ITED SUBSIDIES BY VIETNAM. committees established under section 135 of the United States of America and the Social- (a) AUTHORITY OF TRADE REPRESENTA- the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155), with re- ist Republic of Vietnam, entered into on TIVE.—The Trade Representative may con- spect to whether to initiate proceedings July 17, 2003. duct proceedings under this section to deter- under section 3 and, if proceedings are con- (2) DISPUTE SETTLEMENT UNDERSTANDING.— mine whether the Government of Vietnam is ducted, with respect to making the deter- The term ‘‘Dispute Settlement Under- providing, on or after the date on which mination under subsection (c). standing’’ means the Understanding on Rules Vietnam accedes to the World Trade Organi- (c) DETERMINATION.—After considering all and Procedures Governing the Settlement of zation, a prohibited subsidy to its textile or comments submitted, and within 30 days Disputes referred to in section 101(d)(16) of apparel industry, if such proceedings are after the close of the comment period under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 begun, and consultations under section 4(a) subsection (a), the Trade Representative U.S.C. 3511(d)(16)). are initiated, during the 1-year period begin- shall determine whether the Government of (3) INTERESTED PERSON.—The term ‘‘inter- ning on the date on which Vietnam accedes Vietnam is providing, on or after the date on ested person’’ includes, but is not limited to, to the World Trade Organization. which Vietnam accedes to the World Trade domestic firms and workers, representatives (b) PETITIONS.— Organization, a prohibited subsidy to its tex- of consumer interests, United States product (1) FILING.—Any interested person may file tile or apparel industry. The Trade Rep- exporters, and any industrial user of any a petition with the Trade Representative re- resentative shall publish that determination goods or services that may be affected by ac- questing that the Trade Representative in the Federal Register, together with the tion taken under section 6(b). make a determination under subsection (a). justification for the determination. (4) PROHIBITED SUBSIDY.—

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Their becoming part vailing Measures. products to an area that will both ad- of the WTO will mean that the dis- (C) AGREEMENT ON SUBSIDIES AND COUNTER- vance those countries and the United ciplines of international regulations VAILING MEASURES.—The term ‘‘Agreement States. will apply to them. on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures’’ Vietnam will be a major player in the Let me say, however, I have several means the Agreement on Subsidies and textile industry. The concern we have concerns. One is that this bill is on the Countervailing Measures referred to in sec- is in balancing the concerns of those suspension calendar. This bill did not tion 101(d)(12) of the Uruguay Round Agree- ments Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(12)). who are on the retail side and those go through committee. There was no (5) TEXTILE OR APPAREL PRODUCT.—The who are on the production side, and we hearing. I think this is not a wise pro- term ‘‘textile or apparel product’’ means a believe that the amendment that we cedure. In fact, I am sure it is not a good listed in the Annex to the Agreement have offered will go a long way toward wise procedure, and it is not going to on Textiles and Clothing referred to in sec- resolving those concerns. be followed in the future. Bills of this tion 101(d)(4) of the Uruguay Round Agree- There is still concern as far as the nature, I believe, will have hearings be- ments Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(4)). chairman is concerned and, I know, of fore a committee and will not come up (6) TRADE REPRESENTATIVE.—The term other Members on Vietnam’s record on on suspension. ‘‘Trade Representative’’ means the United human rights and religious freedom. Secondly, a second concern, there is States Trade Representative. Just because it decides to join the an important omission here and there The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- World Trade Organization doesn’t is no safeguard mechanism in this ac- ant to the rule, the gentleman from mean that it has decided in all aspects cession agreement. When nonmarket California (Mr. THOMAS) and the gen- to join the world’s civilized nations in economies operate, they usually do not tleman from Washington (Mr. its behavior not only to its people and do so through the usual mechanisms of MCDERMOTT) each will control 20 min- to others. However, I do firmly believe supply and demand or international utes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman that if Vietnam lives up to its commit- market dynamics, and so it is easier from California. ment in its membership in the World for there to be surges of imports into Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Trade Organization, it will encourage this country and more difficulty in myself such time as I may consume. and accelerate the opportunity for dealing with them. The Bush adminis- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5602 was a bill that needed reforms in a tangible way that tration did not negotiate a general was introduced in June of this year by impacts the Vietnamese people’s lives surge provision here nor a textile surge the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. daily. So although I have a number of provision. They were both in the China RAMSTAD) and principally the gen- reservations in that regard, I do sup- accession agreement. This is a serious tleman from California (Mr. THOMP- port going forward. omission, or at least an omission that SON). This is the culmination of a long This is a regime that is not a democ- should not be replicated. and sometimes very difficult process. racy. I do hope as we examine trade re- For example, there is now negotia- The relationships between the United lationships that may be presented to tion with Russia of an accession agree- States and Vietnam have been dif- this Congress before we adjourn sine ment. The bilateral has been completed ficult. When I was a member of the die, that we take cognizance of the fact and the multilateral will start. I don’t committee as a member of the minor- that we have an opportunity to enter think we should be approving PNTR ity and the chairman of the Trade Sub- into free trade agreements with grow- bills, for example, with Russia, until committee was the gentleman from Ne- ing and vibrant democracies in this there is a safeguard mechanism nego- vada, Mr. GIBBONS, we traveled to Viet- hemisphere, and if we are anxious to tiated in the agreement itself. nam as the first official United States move a trade agreement with a country I believe all of us on this side who are Delegation on Trade. That was a num- that is not democratic, that we extend speaking today will be dedicated to ber of years ago. So we arrive today that same courtesy to those in the making sure that there is such a safe- after an 11-year effort in working with Western Hemisphere, specifically Peru, guard mechanism, so that if there is Vietnam to enjoy the announcement that have made significant sacrifices that surge of exports to us, we have a that Vietnam is on the verge of joining to come to a free trade agreement. mechanism to deal with it. the World Trade Organization. They are, after all, a deserving people. On balance, I think it is important to Vietnam joining the WTO will bring Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- proceed with this bill, and therefore I substantial economic benefits obvi- sent that I turn the balance of my time urge support. ously to the Vietnamese and to the over to the gentleman from Florida Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- United States, because Vietnam has (Mr. SHAW), the chairman of the Trade self such time as I may consume. agreed to open its markets to U.S. Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5602 would grant goods and services. However, to fully Committee, and that he be allowed to permanent normal trade relations with benefit from this move on the part of yield said time. Vietnam and permit U.S. businesses to Vietnam to the World Trade Organiza- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there take full advantage of the commit- tion, the United States must first ex- objection to the request of the gen- ments that Vietnam has made as part tend the so-called permanent normal tleman from California? of its accession into the World Trade trade relationship to Vietnam, and There was no objection. Organization. that is what this bill does. Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I On November 7, 2006, World Trade Or- I asked to take it up with the ‘‘as yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from ganization members voted to approve amended’’ phrase attached because we Michigan (Mr. LEVIN). Vietnam’s entry into the organization have been able to come to an agree- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank the and Vietnam is expected to officially ment. One of the real concerns with an gentleman for yielding. become a member by the end of the increase in trade between the United Mr. Speaker, I support this legisla- year. To get to this point, Vietnam has States and Vietnam is the textile in- tion because I believe, on balance, clearly made significant economic re- dustry. We have concerns about those Vietnam’s accession to the WTO is a forms and will benefit not only the areas in the United States that still positive step. It is a growing economy international community, but also the have an ability to provide and afford with 90 million people. It remains a people of Vietnam. the production of textiles and the rela- command economy basically and a one- As part of Vietnam’s accession into tionship we are going to continue to party state, and that always leads to the World Trade Organization, more

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Representatives and the Committee on Additionally, U.S. service providers The U.S.-Vietnam accession agree- Ways and Means will need to consider will have increased access to Vietnam’s ment, for the most part, is a strong ways that our trade law remedies can market. My own State of Florida al- one. The agreement will open an be updated and strengthened, including ready exports over $20 million of goods emerging market of almost 90 million the antidumping laws. American firms to Vietnam. With Vietnam’s entry into people to American exporters of goods are among the most competitive in the the World Trade Organization, I expect and services. This agreement will pro- world, but they cannot compete with this number to grow even higher, thus vide the Nation’s exporters and con- the treasury of foreign countries. The benefiting those that manufacture, cre- sumers opportunities which are not administration should know that in ate, grow and harvest these products, available today. the new Congress; the new majority as well as those that package, store In my home State of Washington, a will insist that the administration in- and transport them. State that relies heavily on exports to corporate safeguard tools in future To say the United States and Viet- drive its economy, products like com- PNTR agreements. nam have had a rocky relationship puter software, commercial aircraft, In closing, I support this bill because would be a dramatic understatement. and agricultural goods will find better it is an important step that we should Yet, much like with Japan, this oppor- access to an increasingly dynamic take to strengthen the multilateral tunity to promote cooperation and con- economy through this agreement. trading system. It is an important step ciliation demonstrates the great Subjecting Vietnam to the dis- to provide opportunities for American progress that is important when coun- ciplines of the WTO and its rules and and Vietnamese workers and entre- tries engage economically. dispute settlement mechanisms will be preneurs. Most importantly, this is a By enacting this legislation, the a positive step in providing the United step we can take to improve U.S.-Viet- United States and Vietnam have a States more of an opportunity to en- namese relations and our relationship unique opportunity to show the world sure that Vietnam’s economic reforms with emerging Asian economies. It is that no matter what the history be- continue and move in the right direc- unfortunate that the agreement has tween these countries may be, they can tion. This will provide a new oppor- some key shortcomings that my col- still have substantial economic and tunity for the Vietnamese to improve leagues on the House Ways and Means foreign policy benefits when the coun- their lives by participating in freer and intend to address in the coming tries turn away from violent conflict fair markets. That is what makes this months. and focus their efforts on economic agreement worthy of support despite Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of interaction with an international rule- its flaws. my time. based system. Even as we move, I hope, to pass this Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- b 1530 resolution, we must recognize a deeply self such time as I may consume. This legislation can provide an im- flawed process by which the resolution I would like to clarify the record on portant symbolic example to countries is brought before the House. First, this the statement by the gentleman from throughout the world facing an impor- is a major trade bill that is coming to Washington. He may have just gotten tant choice between violence and isola- the floor on a suspension calendar, the the amendments, but the bill has been tion or economic prosperity. legislation introduced and made avail- out there since last spring and amend- Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to able to the Members and the public ments were delivered to the staff of the support H.R. 5602 and support the ef- just a few hours ago without any sig- minority office last Thursday asking forts of American businesses striving nificant debate, without any hearing in for comments. We are trying to do this to compete in this new and expanding the committee of jurisdiction, and in as bipartisan a way as we can be- market. without the opportunity of any mark- cause we have support from the other Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of up. I doubt most Members know any- side. my time. thing about this bill, which was intro- So I don’t want anyone watching this Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I duced just a few hours ago, as most process going forward to think that the yield myself such time as I may con- Members are presently flying back majority here has in any way not sume. from their districts across the country. shared the information that it has with Mr. Speaker, I support this legisla- This is not the way the Congress the minority. tion granting Vietnam permanent nor- should operate when we are legislating Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he mal trade relations. on matters of importance to the Amer- may consume to the gentleman from Today is a day that shows America ican people. We should follow the reg- Arizona (Mr. KOLBE). really at its best. With one piece of leg- ular order, and I am hopeful that in the Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the islation, we will show the world the future we will do that. In fact, I am ab- gentleman from Florida for yielding heart and spirit of our country. In the solutely certain we will do that, having me this time. grand scheme of things, there is not a listened to Mr. LEVIN talk about it. I want to rise in strong support of lot of money involved here, but there is In fact, the bill, and Vietnam’s acces- this legislation, and I want to com- an enormous amount of history and sion agreement to the WTO, omits a mend the chairman of the full com- healing involved. Democrats support critically important provision. The mittee and the chairman of the sub- permanent normal trade relations with Bush administration failed once again committee for the work that they have Vietnam because granting PNTR to to negotiate a safeguard mechanism done in advancing this bill, which will Vietnam allows it to join the rules- with Vietnam, which is a country with benefit both America and Vietnam for based, multilateral trading system, the a nonmarket economy. This is a major years to come. And I want to especially World Trade Organization. Vietnam’s oversight. Nonmarket economies do pay tribute to the chairman of the accession to the WTO will ensure that not respond to normal market signals Trade Subcommittee for his long serv- Vietnam is bound to international of supply and demand, and thereby ice in this Congress and for the work rules and concessions that aim to pro- they often create surplus supply that that he has done over the years in the vide trade-related economic growth can lead to import surges in the U.S. area of trade, which has made such ad- that is fair. market. These surges, and this admin- vances for better relations between the But PNTR does more than just bring istration’s failure to address them ef- United States and other countries and Vietnam into a multinational trading fectively, are one of the areas in which improved the lot of people in other

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countries as well as the lot of workers Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I and I hope that this concern is not and citizens here at home in the United yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from proven to be founded, that the agree- States. His service will be greatly Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER). ment between the administration and missed in the next Congress. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I the Senators from North Carolina will Permanent normal trade relations appreciate the gentleman’s courtesy in deter U.S. companies from operating in with Vietnam is the next logical step permitting me to speak on this bill. Vietnam and harm companies that de- in our partnership with that country. I am honored to follow my friends pend on imports from that country, Back in 1995, with my support and that Mr. SHAW and Mr. KOLBE, who have in- limiting the benefits of this agreement of many others on both sides of the vested in making this work, and it is both for the United States and the Vi- aisle, we embarked on a new path of an example of how trade policy can, in etnamese people, as well as setting, political progress with Vietnam. We re- fact, be bipartisan. This is one of those shall we say, a dubious precedent for stored political relations and we re- examples. future trade policy. stored economic relations. We recog- For those of us who entered political I do encourage the administration to nized how important it was to inte- life during the Vietnam War era, the work closely with the United States grate a former adversary into the glob- passage of normal trade relations and stakeholders and attempt to find a mu- al economy. the final step towards normalization of tually acceptable conclusion to this Then in December of 2001, we passed relations with Vietnam is nothing issue that is fair to the parties in- a bilateral trade agreement that has short of astonishing. I was honored to volved and does not set a dangerous spurred economic growth for all par- accompany President Clinton on his precedent. ties. By the end of 2005, two-way trade historic visit to Vietnam in 2000 and to I would also repeat on the floor what between the United States and Viet- watch the spontaneous outpouring of, I have said to friends and people that I nam had reached nearly $8 billion, a interest and it appeared even affection, have met in Vietnam, Vietnamese offi- huge increase from the base it started for the American President and for cials at the highest level in both coun- at just a few years earlier. Now, with America at that point. This agreement tries, that the Vietnam record on reli- the passage of this legislation, with the cements this important political rela- gious freedom and human rights con- adoption of permanent normal trade tionship with a key Southeast Asia tinues to be an impediment to a full relations, we will magnify those bene- partner and demonstrates a roadmap flowering of the partnership with the fits and we will allow the United States for other former enemy countries to re- United States. It decreases the legit- and Vietnam to work as partners in the pair relations and proceed together imacy of the Vietnamese Government World Trade Organization. along a mutually beneficial path. in the eyes of their people and people The impact for our Nation will be es- It contributes to the continued proc- around the world. pecially dramatic in the services sec- ess of reform in Vietnam, strength- b 1545 tor. The bill will provide more open ac- ening the rule of law, promoting trans- cess in telecommunications, financial parency in government, and decreasing A truly close relationship can only be services, and energy services. This is that government’s role in the Viet- based on shared values and the Viet- crucial, absolutely crucial, for jobs namese economy. nam Government’s record must im- here at home in the United States. It is also good economic policy for prove in the area of human rights and Eighty percent of the American work- both the United States and Vietnam, religious freedom. And it is not just force is in the service sector. strengthens the international trading about the relationship between the At the same time, this legislation is system in the wake of the collapse of United States and Vietnam and helping about more than just economics, and I the Doha Round. U.S. exports to Viet- oppressed people in Vietnam. It is only think that those on both sides of the with this freedom of the economy and aisle recognize this fact. Permanent nam have increased over 150 percent religion that they are going to be able normal trade relations will promote since that historic visit with President to benefit the full flowering of their additional domestic reforms in Viet- Clinton to over $1.2 billion last year, economy. nam. By increasing transparency in and Vietnam continues to be the sec- Mr. Speaker, in the end, permanent that country’s trade practices, this bill ond fastest economic growth engine in normal trade relations with Vietnam is will contribute to greater transparency the world. a win for both the United States and in all areas of government. Vietnam has agreed to open their From the first time that I visited markets to U.S. manufactured goods, Vietnam on all fronts. And I for one en- Vietnam after my service in the con- services, and agricultural commodities, joyed working with the junior Senator flict there, more than 15 years ago, to including things we care about in Or- from Oregon who helped lead the pas- today we have seen enormous changes egon like beef, apples and pears. sage in the Senate, demonstrating once take place in the political structure of Imports from Vietnam are also im- again that trade does not have to be Vietnam. And as a Vietnam veteran, I portant in supporting many jobs in the one of these mindless partisan issues. I find this especially heartwarming and Northwest, as my friend from Puget strongly support this legislation and especially important. We are working Sound mentioned. Companies, I would urge my colleagues to do as well. and we must continue to work on be- say, like Nike and Intel have the same Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I continue half of development and of good gov- sort of interests, and it will also pro- to reserve the balance of my time. ernance in Vietnam. vide advantages for American con- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I This legislation shows us that Viet- sumers. Access to U.S. markets can yield 41⁄2 minutes to the gentleman nam’s best interests can align with the also play an important role in Viet- from Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH). interests of this country as well, and nam’s fight against poverty as it seeks Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in this is what free trade is all about. to emulate the progress of the other opposition to H.R. 5602. Opposing PNTR This is what free trade does for two ‘‘Asian tigers,’’ which have lifted hun- for Vietnam is in the interest of the Vi- countries, and this is why this bill has dreds of millions of people out of pov- etnamese and the American people. As bipartisan support, and it is why it will erty and sickness in East Asia. you know, Vietnam has been subject to pass, why it should pass, today. However, I would offer two points of a trade agreement with the United I can only hope that in the next Con- caution. I am concerned that the ad- States since 2001. How has it gone? If gress my colleagues will take the same ministration has agreed to self-initiate you care about Vietnam, then you commonsense approach to other trade antidumping investigations against the should care to know that Vietnam has bills that will be considered and that Vietnamese textile industry, which em- a lot to lose as poor as that country they will have the courage to embrace ploys 2 million people and is Vietnam’s may be. a free trade agenda which will benefit second largest export earner. By cre- Vietnam had a growth rate of 9 per- Americans and people around the world ating an uncertain atmosphere for U.S. cent between 1993 and 1997, the year the alike. business in Vietnam, I am concerned, Asian financial crisis hit. In other

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Have we not learned that tion, because it is vital to these devel- is disappointing at best. the U.S. cannot for long be the world’s oping countries and the workers and During the WTO decade, that is 1995 biggest market and biggest consumer if the American businessmen and con- to 2005, the number and percentage of our people are not making wealth sumers. people living on less than $2 a day has through manufacturing? I mean, we If you are trying to plan to source jumped in South Asia, sub-Saharan Af- need an American manufacturing pol- some of your material overseas and rica, Latin America, the Middle East icy where the maintenance of steel, you do not know what the law is going and the Caribbean. The rate of world- automotive, aerospace and agriculture to be applying to it, it is very hard for wide poverty reduction has slowed. Per is seen as vital to our Nation’s national you to plan in advance, as the garment capita income growth in poor nations security. industry does or other industries. You decline when they sign up for the WTO. Mr. Speaker, if you care about jobs in need some certainty about when things And structural adjustment policies the United States, then you should be are going to be available and what pref- by the IMF and the World Bank also concerned to learn that the U.S. bal- erences will be in place so that the cause the economic situation of the ance of trade with Vietnam has gone costs can be considered. people in those countries that sign up from a surplus in 1993 to a deficit of I would urge the Speaker in this for the WTO to be impaired. over $5 billion. thing to bring us a short-term clean ex- Per capita growth from 1980 to 2000 As Chinese manufacturers move tension. There are a lot of things out fell to half of what occurred between south to Vietnam in search of even there that can get onto these bills that 1960 and 1980, 1980 prior to the imposi- cheaper labor, more and more exports really do not add, in fact are very con- tion of the WTO–IMF package. I worry will come from Vietnam to the United troversial. about the Vietnamese people if the States and more and more jobs in the But the clean extension should in- PNTR should pass. If you care about U.S. will disappear. Wake up, Congress. clude the provisions for Haiti, which is Vietnam, then you should care to know We have got close to an $800 billion the poorest country in our hemisphere, that the PNTR could have the effect of trade deficit, and this bill just keeps and certainly we want to do what we causing, one, millions of peasants to be going in the same direction. can for them. Sub-Saharan Africa is thrown off the land as agricultural sup- Goodbye, American jobs. No workers also a very undeveloped area that is ports are withdrawn; two, millions of rights. No human rights. No environ- having enormous economic problems. workers to lose their jobs as state en- mental quality principles. Why are we And for those kinds of supports I think terprises wither in the face of foreign doing this? there ought not to be any kind of oppo- competition or downsize and speed up Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, the sition to them. The problem is they al- operations in an effort to stay competi- gentleman from Florida has the right ways get coupled with everything else tive. to close? under the sun that people have always Privatization, right on its way. At The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- wanted to do. the beginning of this year, I was one of tleman from Florida has the right to I hope the chairman and the com- the Democratic representatives chosen close, that is correct. mittee and the subcommittee and the by the Speaker of the House to visit Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I Speaker will all come together and Southeast Asia, and we visited Viet- yield myself the balance of the time. bring us a bill and we will support it as nam. Mr. Speaker, I feel confident this we have done this one today. One of the things that struck me dur- measure before us will pass quite eas- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ing the visit, particularly to the south ily. I am glad that you have allowed of my time. part of Vietnam, was the ubiquitous the House to consider it today. I am Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- nature of the bicycle. People use bicy- sorry that Mr. RAMSTAD did not get a self the balance of our time. cles as a primary means of getting chance to come. We are going to miss Mr. Speaker, I would like to ac- around, and it is linked to the culture. Mr. SHAW as he leaves us. Mr. KOLBE, I knowledge that after all of these years, There are rules that impose high tariffs am sorry he has left the floor. He was I finally found something that I agree and taxes on bringing cars in to oper- also a promoter of trade in under- with with the gentleman from Wash- ate in Vietnam. Those rules and tariffs developed countries and has been a real ington, and that is the statement with are just going to be wiped off the contributor to that effort here in the regard to the Andean countries, Africa, books, pushed aside. Congress. and with Haiti. This agreement is going to have a However, this House has a little bit I would hope if we cannot conclude a profound impact in creating a transi- of work left to do in trade. And I satisfactory agreement, free trade tion in the culture of Vietnam away talked to the chairman of the com- agreement with the countries that we from a use of an effective and efficient mittee, Mr. THOMAS, before he left are working with now, most notably means of transportation, towards chok- about whether or not we can get a bill Peru and Colombia, that we should ing streets that are already clogged between now and the time we get out have some short-term extension of the with a lot of people, with automobiles of here. I would urge the Speaker and Andean preference for those countries. at a time that we should be thinking the chairman to act on a bill that ex- At this time we do not have one, an about the relationship between trade tends the expiring trade preference pro- agreement with Ecuador. However, Ec- and global climate change. grams, the Andean Trade Promotion uador is in a situation now of going I mean, after all, the WTO does not Program and the generalized system of into an election where they have one permit human rights, workers’ rights preferences. These are programs that pro-American candidate, and one that or environmental quality principles to have been in place for many, many is pro-Chavez. I think we should watch be put into trade agreements. So here years and have had a very positive ef- that very closely, and I think that we we are celebrating the growth of free fect in the underdeveloped world. And I have an obligation to do everything we trade at the same time the worldwide think it is important that we not allow can for our friends and their economic economic crisis continues. them to lapse in the midst of transi- growth. I will leave it right there. Somebody has got to make the con- tion between party control and what- But I think that we need to, and I nection between demanding that the ever. would hope that in the next Congress, WTO have environmental quality prin- There are a lot of people out there which I regret that I will not be part ciples written into these agreements, whose jobs depend on how those are im- of, to see these things through that we and you are going to see countries like plemented. And I think that the chair- should continue our work to become, Vietnam suffer as a result of that lack. man understands that and has given and continue to be free trade.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21843 I would like to also comment on the letter signed by numerous former Cabinet in which President Bush will participate. comments made by my friend from Secretaries, U.S. Trade Representatives and This will further encourage Vietnam’s emer- Ohio with regard to the low wages and others involved in trade and foreign policy in gence as a responsible regional partner, as low standard of living in Vietnam. I previous administrations. we together address a myriad of complex We hope you find this letter useful as you international economic and security issues. traveled there in the late 1980s with consider your vote on this important issue. We urge the Congress to approve PNTR for then-chairman Gibbons. It is the same Sincerely, Vietnam at the earliest possible opportunity CODEL that Mr. THOMAS made ref- JIM RAMSTAD, this summer. erence to in his opening remarks. Member of Congress. Sincerely, There we saw a very impoverished MIKE THOMPSON, Madeleine K. Albright, James A. Baker nation. We stayed at a government Member of Congress. III, Charlene Barshefsky, Samuel L. Berger, Harold Brown, Warren Chris- house in which the conditions were de- topher, William S. Cohen, Lawrence S. plorable. In fact, one of the spouses U.S. VIETNAM, WTO COALITION, July 11, 2006. Eagleburger, Carla A. Hills, Michael along on the trip took all of her hus- Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Speaker, Kantor, Henry A. Kissinger, Anthony band’s undershirts and laid them on House of Representatives. Lake, Robert McNamara, Colin L. Pow- the bed before she would even get into Hon. NANCY PELOSI, ell, Robert E. Rubin, George P. Shultz, the bed. We had rolling blackouts. The Minority Leader, Robert S. Strauss, Clayton K. Yeutter. country was an economic disaster. House of Representatives. b 1600 But we saw something very impor- Hon. BILL FRIST, Majority Leader, I think the Members on both sides of tant. And I think this was really driven the aisle will certainly find somebody home, particularly, Jake Pickrel, U.S. Senate. Hon. HARRY REID, on that list that they have a great deal whom many of us know, his wife fell Minority Leader, of respect for for their particular view and broke her hip. The doctors who was U.S. Senate. with regard to matters pertaining to traveling with us took her down to the We strongly support the President’s pro- trade. hospital in Vietnam, and he came back posal to grant Permanent Normal Trade Re- GENERAL LEAVE and said this is 1950s technology, the x- lations (PNTR) status to Vietnam. America’s Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- ray equipment there. And of course we long-term security and economic interests mous consent that all Members have 5 immediately flew her out of Vietnam, will be advanced by Vietnam’s full integra- legislative days in which to revise and where she could get and did get proper tion into the rules-based global trading sys- tem. Vietnam can become a catalyst for extend their remarks and include ex- treatment. growth and development in Southeast Asia, traneous material on the subject of the I think we can look at Vietnam now, and will offer significant opportunities for bill under consideration. and I have not been back since then. U.S. companies, workers, and consumers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there But I understand the economic strides In the thirty years since the end of the objection to the request of the gen- conflict in Southeast Asia, the United States that they have made are really tremen- tleman from Florida? dous. And that is almost 100 percent has worked steadfastly to normalize rela- tions with its former adversary. This effort There was no objection. due to their changing their economy so Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I that it can thrive and it can grow and proceeded, step by step, as we sought the fullest possible accounting of American pris- would like to thank Mr. RAMSTAD, who is not held back by the 100 percent so- oners of war and personnel missing in action. is trying to get back here in order to cialistic tendencies that it seemed to The ‘‘Roadmap’’ to normalization helped to take time on the floor, and really I have at the time. achieve significant progress in this regard. think if he were here, and I will not Also I think that there is no question We enjoy today a multifaceted, mutually hesitate because he is not, to praise but that our trade will grow with Viet- beneficial relationship with Vietnam that him for the good work that he has done nam, because this is an agreement that has enabled us to engage on a range of and his foresight in bringing this par- issues, including protection of religious free- works both ways. Their tariffs come ticular bill forward. down, our exports will increase, there dom, labor, and human rights. Vietnam is home to nearly eighty-five mil- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. is no question about that. As usual, lion people, more than half of whom are Speaker, I have serious concerns about estab- and we find in most countries, that the under the age of twenty-five. As a country lishing Permanent Normal Trade Relations tariffs of the country that we are tak- facing a host of infrastructure and human (PNTR) with Vietnam without mandating es- ing down tariffs with has a higher tar- development challenges, Vietnam merits not sential human rights protections. iff than we do. only our attention. but also our support for In August, the Government of Vietnam ar- So we should benefit, Vietnam should the promising reform process that is under- rested and held a U.S. Citizen, Cong Thanh benefit and the economy of both coun- way. In this vein, the 2001 U.S.-Vietnam Bi- Do, on false charges. Only with the efforts of tries will be better off for it. And when lateral Trade Agreement was an important milestone, and it has contributed to the de- many U.S. officials was Mr. Do released. an economy as small as Vietnam mixes velopment of a more open, market-oriented The Government of Vietnam arrested and with an economy as large as the United economy with important potential benefits imprisoned Mr. Do, a U.S. citizen, on false States, it is very easy to realize that for the Vietnamese and American peoples. charges even when it was trying to convince any type of stimulus that you give PNTR and WTO accession for Vietnam will the U.S. Congress to grant permanent normal those economies will be a very, very strengthen America’s linkages with the com- trade relations. big impact on their economy. mercially and strategically important region What practices will the Government of Viet- I have a letter here from the U.S.- of Southeast Asia, which, with a GDP of nam engage in when they are not trying to Vietnam World Trade Coalition, and it nearly $3 trillion, represents our fourth larg- convince the U.S. Congress to pass PNTR? est export market. The comprehensive WTO I believe that had the Majority allowed us is signed by Madeleine Albright, Jim accession agreement reached by Vietnam Baker, Charlene Barshefsky, Samuel and U.S. negotiators will provide even broad- ample time for consideration and debate on Berger, Harold Brown, Warren Chris- er market access across a range of U.S. goods PNTR, we may have been able to include crit- topher, William Cohen, Lawrence and services. Equally important, it will en- ical human rights protections. Eagleburger, Carla Hills, Michael hance transparency, accountability, and the I urge my colleagues to oppose this bill until Kantor, Henry Kissinger, Anthony rule of law. sufficient time is granted to include necessary Lake, Robert McNamara, Colin Powell, The granting of PNTR for Vietnam rep- human rights protections. Robert Rubin, George Shultz, Robert resents the logical next step in the normal- Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ization of relations between our two coun- Strauss, and Clayton Yeutter, very express my strong support for the permanent tries, a process that has been made more ef- normalization of trade relations (PNTR) with much in favor of this agreement. fective by broad bipartisan support in Con- Washington, DC, September 8, 2006. gress, and that has spanned successive presi- Vietnam. With the Doha round of global trade DEAR COLLEAGUE: As the bipartisan co- dential administrations during the past talks in limbo, the U.S. must continue to pur- sponsors of H.R. 5602, to provide Vietnam three decades. We support the granting of sue an active bilateral trade agenda that with Permanent Normal Trade Relations PNTR in advance of Vietnam hosting the makes real gains for America’s working fami- (PNTR) status, we forward you the following Annual APEC Leaders Meeting in November, lies.

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Fully 95 per- of State, the U.S. Commission on International (NAFTA), I have watched as trade trans- cent of the world’s population lives outside the Religious Freedom, Amnesty International, the formed communities in Texas from areas of United States, and the global economy is pro- Committee to Protect Journalists, and various marginal business activity, to some of the jected to grow at three times the rate of the Vietnamese-American groups have docu- most rapidly developing counties in the nation. U.S. economy. We must continue to take mented egregious violations of religious free- Laredo now serves as the largest inland port steps to make sure American farmers, manu- dom, human rights, and free speech in Viet- in North America and takes in 60 percent of all facturers and service providers remain leaders nam. NAFTA traffic. in the international marketplace and our prod- I have been a supporter of international But our current trade agreements are simply ucts have fair access to foreign markets. trade. But I also know that the Vietnamese not enough. In today’s global economy, we Vietnam is the fastest growing economy in Government would correct their behavior in cannot afford to stand idle but instead must Southeast Asia and continues to grow in sig- order to perfect a trading relationship with the push ahead with increased trade liberalization. nificance as a U.S. trading partner. By our United States. Given the alarming human The Vietnam agreement does just that. granting Vietnam PNTR status, U.S. busi- rights violations currently underway in Viet- Agricultural products are crucial exports for nesses will be able to take advantage of the nam, it seems a mistake for our country to my congressional district. With Vietnam’s ac- increased market-access opportunities the Vi- grant PNTR to Vietnam without requiring that cession to the World Trade Organization etnamese have offered in return. And in- the Vietnamese Government make significant (WTO) and our new trade relations, Vietnam creased market access to Vietnam will also improvements in respecting human rights, free will reduce tariffs on most U.S. agricultural ex- help provide U.S. companies a competitive speech, and freedom of religion. ports to 15 percent or less. Texas farmers will sourcing counterbalance to China in the re- The United States of America has a long be able to sell in the Vietnamese market on a gion. and honorable tradition of safeguarding free- level playing field with competitors in other Without passage of this legislation, U.S. dom and human rights throughout the world, WTO member countries. Without PNTR with companies will not be able to take advantage especially with our trading partners. We Vietnam, Texas’s exporters will lose. I urge my of the Vietnamese concessions. And in addi- should not make an exception for Vietnam. colleagues to join me today in making history tion, the United States will not be able to en- At a time when we are spending 8 to 10 bil- and supporting America’s working families by gage in dispute-settlement cases with Vietnam lion dollars a month and shedding the blood of granting Permanent Normal Trade Relations to in the World Trade Organization. our American servicemen and women pro- Vietnam. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I would like to claiming the cause to be democracy for Iraq, thank Chairmen THOMAS and SHAW for their Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in how is it that we can fail to use our mere eco- leadership on bringing forward this important opposition to H.R. 5602 legislation to authorize nomic leverage to try to achieve human rights legislation, and I would also like to thank the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment in Vietnam? Ranking Member RANGEL and Representative (normal trade relations treatment) to the prod- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition THOMPSON for their support of this legislation. ucts of Vietnam, and to establish a procedure to this bill which would grant permanent nor- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- for imposing quotas on imports of subsidized port passage of H.R. 5602. mal trade relations for the government of Viet- textile and apparel products of Vietnam. Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. nam. Mr. Speaker, as we speak American sol- Speaker, I rise today in opposition to granting Why are we here today ready to give Viet- diers are dying in Iraq in support of a noble ef- permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) to nam—a country with an abysmal human rights fort to create a democratic government. Why Vietnam. record, which continues to abuse and oppress then are we about to give Permanent Normal Just two months ago, the Vietnamese gov- its own people—favorable trade status? Trading Treatment to the dictatorship in Viet- ernment arrested my constituent, a U.S. cit- I am strongly opposed to this action and nam, a cabal of gangsters and thugs that mer- izen, Cong Thanh Do. Mr. Do had posted urge defeat of this legislation. cilessly prohibits in Vietnam and Laos any de- comments on the Internet while at home in There are people in Vietnam right now, as mocracy, freedom of law, freedom of the San Jose, California advocating that Vietnam we debate this bill, in jail for their support of press, and human and religious rights? The undergo a peaceful transition to a multi-party religious freedom, democracy, and freedom of Vietnamese government has never come democracy. For exercising his U.S. Constitu- speech—universal freedoms on which our clean on the whereabouts of over 600 Amer- tional right of free speech, the Vietnamese ar- country was built. If someone says they are ican soldiers who were left behind in Vietnam rested him and held him in prison for 38 days for you, but do not want to be identified with after the war. I’m not talking about granting us in Vietnam without charges. you, how much are they really for you? Are permission to dig for American remains, I’m Other U.S. citizens have been imprisoned in we for democracy and religious freedom in talking about their refusal to hand over the Vietnam for what appear to be political rea- Vietnam or are we more interested in pro- prison documents of those men who we know sons, including the sister of another one of my moting trade? were alive when we left Vietnam thirty years constituents, Thuong Nguyen ‘‘Cuc’’ Foshee. The answer to that question may lie in the ago. Although both are free today and back in incredible news just announced today that the Mr. Speaker, the same political party that America, I am concerned about hundreds of State Department has conveniently removed forced us to cut and run from Vietnam has Vietnamese nationals as well as other U.S. Vietnam from its list of Countries of Particular stubbornly refused to acknowledge the com- citizens imprisoned in Vietnam. Concern—a designation stamped on countries plete lack of freedom there and in Laos. It The Vietnamese government has repeatedly with egregious violations of human rights and doesn’t care if we retreat from Iraq just like we violated human rights. Hundreds of Viet- religious freedom. Vietnam had been on the did from Vietnam, before the job is done. But namese have been imprisoned, put under list in the company of China, Eritrea, Iran, what truly disturbs me is how the majority can house arrest, or placed under intense surveil- Myanmar, North Korea, Saudi Arabia and go along with this and reward the thugs in lance for simply practicing their religion or Sudan. Hanoi for what they did and continue to do to speaking out about democracy and human I stand with the dissidents who remain in their own people and to the relatives of our rights in Vietnam. jails across Vietnam because they spoke out veterans who never returned. Have we com- Following his return to the U.S., Mr. Do pro- against human rights abuses being committed pletely lost our moral compass? Is cheap labor vided me a disturbing list of over 130 Viet- and condoned by their own government. Mr. so much more important than democracy, namese nationals and U.S. citizens he be- Speaker, I call on this House to stand with the freedom of religion and supporting our soldiers lieves are currently imprisoned in Vietnam as people of Vietnam who deserve our support and their families? Do we care anymore about prisoners of conscience or harassed by the as they seek democracy and freedom from freedom? government for simply speaking about democ- oppression. Accordingly, I strongly urge my colleagues racy and human rights. Later this week the President will make a to reject this misconceived initiative that insults In addition, groups such as the Human historic trip to Vietnam. I have called on him our troops and ignores the wishes of good Rights Watch have published reports of 355 to meet with Vietnamese human rights activ- people of Vietnam who want to live free from Montagnard prisoners of conscience currently ists here in the United States, and I have the thugs in Hanoi. imprisoned in Vietnam. asked that he meet with dissidents in Vietnam.

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Early vot- ing (Percent) Vote Total (Percent)

U.S. Representative District 15: Multi County Precincts Reported: 278 of 278—100.00% Paul B. Haring—REP* ...... 6,638 23.93 13,920 24.18 Ruben Hinojosa—Incumbent—DEM* ...... 16,561 59.70 35,346 61.39 Eddie Zamora—REP* ...... 4.543 16.38 8,311 14.43 Total Votes Cast ...... 27,742 57,577 U.S. Representative District 21: Multi County Precincts Reported: 308 of 309—99.68% Tommy Calvert—IND* ...... 2.149 2.47 5,285 2.59 John Courage—DEM* ...... 23.463 23.71 49.909 24.45 Gene Kelly—DEM* ...... 8.378 8.47 18,355 8.99 James Lyle Peterson—IND* ...... 930 0.94 2,198 1.08 Mark J. Rossano—IND* ...... 590 0.60 1,443 0.71 Lamar Smith—Incumbent—REP* ...... 61.550 62.19 122,880 60.19 James Arthur Strohm—LIB* ...... 1,605 1.62 4,085 2.00 Total Votes Cast ...... 98,65 204,155 U.S. Representative District 22—Unexpired Term: Multi County Precincts Reported: 176 of 176—100.00% Don Richardson—REP* ...... 2,475 5.24 7,402 5.97 Shelley Sekula Gibbs—REP* ...... 31.057 65.74 76,940 62.08 M. Bob Smither—LIB* ...... 8,056 17.05 23,427 18.90 Steve Stockman—REP* ...... 4,732 10.02 13,593 10.97 Giannibicego Hoa Tran—REP* ...... 92O 1.95 2,566 2.07 Total Votes Cast ...... 47.240 123,928 U.S. Representative District 23: Multi County Precincts Reported: 326 of 326—100.00% August G. ‘‘Augie’’ Beltran—DEM* ...... 1,185. 2.03 2,650 2.14 Rick Bolanos—DEM ...... 1,028 1.76 2,563 2.07 Henry Bonilla—Incumbent—REP* ...... 30,063 51.44 60,147 48.60 Adrian Deleon—DEM* ...... 843 1.44 2,198 1.78 Lukin Gilliland—DEM* ...... 6,180 10.57 13,725 11.09 Ciro D. Rodriguez—DEM* ...... 11,752 20.11 24,593 19.87 Craig T. Stephens—IND* ...... 1,486 2.54 3,344 2.70 Albert Uresti—DEM* ...... 5,907 10.11 14,529 11.74 Total Votes Cast ...... 58,444 123,749 U.S. Representative District 25: Multi County Precincts Reported: 253 of 253—100.00% Barbara Cunningham—LIB* ...... 2,386 3.53 6,933 4.24 Lloyd Doggett—Incumbent—DEM* ...... 45,439 67.30 109,839 67.25 Brian Parrett—IND* ...... 1,224 1.81 3,594 2.20 Grant Rostig—REP* ...... 18,467 27.35 42,956 26.30

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Early vot- ing (Percent) Vote Total (Percent)

Total Votes Cast ...... 67,516 163.322 U.S. Representative District 28: Multi County Precincts Reported: 236 of 236—100.00% Ron Avery—CON* ...... 3,940 11.42 9,458 12.23 Henry Cuellar—Incumbent—DEM* ...... 23,121 67.04 52,339 67.68 Frank Enriquez—DEM* ...... 7,427 21.54 15,531 20.08 Total Votes Cast ...... 34,488 77,328 * CON—Constitution DEM—Democratic IND—Independent LIB—Libertarianh REP—Republican

PROVIDING FOR SWEARING IN OF OFFICE OF THE CLERK, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE HONORABLE SHELLEY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DEPT. OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY, SEKULA GIBBS, OF TEXAS, AS A Washington, DC, November 8, 2006. Trenton, NJ, November 8, 2006. MEMBER OF THE HOUSE Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Re Unofficial Results for the Special Elec- The Speaker, House of Representatives, tion for the Unexpired Term for the Thir- Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Washington, DC. teenth Congressional District. Hon. KAREN L. HAAS, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: I have the honor to mous consent that the gentlewoman Clerk of the House, House of Representatives, transmit herewith a facsimile copy of a let- from Texas, Ms. SHELLEY SEKULA Washington; DC. ter received from Ms. Donna Kelly, Assistant GIBBS, be permitted to take the oath of DEAR MS. HAAS: Enclosed please find the office today. Attorney General, State of New Jersey, indi- unofficial results for the Special Election cating that, according to the unofficial re- held on November 7, 2006 for the office of Her certificate of election has not ar- turns of the Special Election held November Member, House of Representatives, Thir- rived, but there is no contest and no 7, 2006, the Honorable ALBIO SIRES was elect- teenth Congressional District, State of New question has been raised with regard to ed Representative in Congress for the Thir- Jersey. These unofficial results do not in- her election. teenth Congressional District, State of New clude the absentee or provisional ballot to- Jersey. tals. You are further advised that no chal- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to lenge or recount for this election is known at the request of the gentleman from With best wishes, I am this time. The official results for the elec- Texas? Sincerely, tion will be certified by the Board of State KAREN L. HAAS, Canvassers no later than December 5, 2006. There was no objection. Clerk of the House. Your office will be provided with the original Attachment. Certificate of Election upon such certifi- f cation. If you have any question, please contact this office. Thank you for your attention to COMMUNICATION FROM THE this matter. CLERK OF THE HOUSE Sincerely yours, DONNA KELLY, The SPEAKER laid before the House Assistant Attorney General. the following communication from the (For Stuart Rabner, Attorney General Clerk of the House of Representatives: of New Jersey). UNOFFICIAL LIST—CANDIDATE RETURNS FOR UNEXPIRED TERM FOR NOVEMBER 2006 GENERAL ELECTION, THIRTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: ESSEX (PART)—HUDSON (PART)—MIDDLESEX (PART)—UNION (PART) COUNTIES

Name Address Party/Designation County Slogan Tally

Unexpired Term: Albio Sires, P.O. Box 300, West New York, NJ 07093 ...... Democratic ...... Essex (part) ...... Democratic ...... 9,516 Hudson (part) ...... Democratic ...... 48,357 Middlesex (part) ...... Democratic ...... 218 Union (part) ...... Democratic ...... 3,837 Total ...... 61,928 Dick Hester, 233 East Delavan Ave., Newark, NJ 07104 ...... Pro Life Conservative ...... Essex (part) ...... Pro Life Conservative ...... 350 Hudson (part) ...... Pro Life Conservative ...... 1,391 Middlesex (part) ...... Pro Life Conservative ...... 61 Union (part) ...... Pro Life Conservative ...... 190 Total ...... 1,992

Total Democrats—1 The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Ms. SEKULA GIBBS and Mr. SIRES ap- Total Republicans—0 the request of the gentleman from New Total Independents—1 peared at the bar of the House and took Total Candidates—2 Jersey? the oath of office, as follows: There was no objection. f Do you solemnly swear that you will PROVIDING FOR SWEARING IN OF f support and defend the Constitution of THE HONORABLE ALBIO SIRES, the United States against all enemies, OF NEW JERSEY, AS A MEMBER SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE foreign and domestic; that you will OF THE HOUSE SHELLEY SEKULA GIBBS, OF bear true faith and allegiance to the TEXAS, AND THE HONORABLE Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I ask same; that you take this obligation ALBIO SIRES, OF NEW JERSEY, unanimous consent that the gentleman freely, without any mental reservation AS MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE from New Jersey, Mr. ALBIO SIRES, be or purpose of evasion; and that you will permitted to take the oath of office The SPEAKER. Will the Representa- well and faithfully discharge the duties today. tives-elect and the Members of their of the office on which you are about to His certificate of election has not ar- respective delegations present them- enter, so help you God. rived, but there is no contest and no selves in the well. question has been raised with regard to The Representatives-elect will raise The SPEAKER. Congratulations. You his election. their right hand. are now Members of the 109th Congress.

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I would like HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever is necessary to move this Nation forward and address the critical issues to express my deep gratitude to my (Mr. BARTON of Texas asked and facing our country, including health wife, Adrienne, my stepdaughter, Tara, was given permission to address the care—as you would imagine, being a my friends and especially my neighbors House for 1 minute.) physician, I have very big concerns in the 13th Congressional District of Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, about that—illegal immigration, and New Jersey, who have honored me by it is my privilege on behalf of the the war on terror. allowing me to represent them in Texas delegation to introduce to the Again to my colleagues in the House Washington. 109th Congress the Honorable SHELLY and all of those in public service, I Mr. Speaker, when I left Cuba with SEKULA GIBBS, Dr. GIBBS. She is a der- would like to thank you for your serv- my family 45 years ago, I could never matologist in Houston, Texas. She ice to our country. I am proud to be have envisioned that I would be stand- serves on the Houston City Council at among you today, and, together, I am ing on the floor of the House of Rep- large. She has been active in the confident that we will meet the chal- resentatives to give this speech. This Ellington Field task force to help ren- lenges that the future will bring our day for me truly embodies the promise ovate that part of Houston, Texas. great country. of this Nation, the promise of its She is a fifth-generation Texan. She f founders, the promise of its many im- has two children, two stepchildren, WELCOMING THE HONORABLE migrant communities, the promise and, I think, three grandchildren. She which means that anyone, no matter is married to a graduate of Waco High ALBIO SIRES TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the circumstances of birth or class, can School, which is the high school that I rise to become a Member of the great- graduated from. She is going to do (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given est democratic body in history. great honor to the 22nd Congressional permission to address the House for 1 Mr. Speaker, it was the community District of Texas for the rest of the minute.) of West New York that welcomed me 109th Congress and it is with a great Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is my and my family so many years ago. I deal of personal Texas pride that I in- great pleasure and honor this evening have tried, tried every day to give back troduce to this body the Honorable to introduce the newest member of our to my neighbors for their generosity, SHELLEY SEKULA GIBBS. New Jersey delegation, ALBIO SIRES. first as a teacher and a coach, then as Ms. SEKULA GIBBS. Mr. Speaker, I ALBIO won a special election last week a mayor and as a State assemblyman. ask unanimous consent to address the to fill the remaining term of Senator The people of the 13th District have House for 1 minute. MENENDEZ, who won reelection to the provided me with the greatest privilege The SPEAKER. Without objection, Senate last week. He was also elected of all, to represent them in the House the gentlewoman is recognized. to a full term and will be back with us of Representatives. There was no objection. in January as well. Mr. Speaker, I am aware of the honor ALBIO comes to this House after serv- Ms. SEKULA GIBBS. Mr. Speaker, I and the privilege of serving in the ing as the mayor of West New York and thank the kind gentleman from Texas, House of Representatives and the faith serving four terms in the New Jersey the dean of our Texas congressional that my constituents have placed in General Assembly, including two terms delegation, for his remarks and the me by sending me here on their behalf. as the assembly speaker. During his warm welcome that I received here It is the trust of the people of New Jer- tenure in the assembly, ALBIO cham- today. He is a wonderful example of the sey that has enabled me to be here pioned legislation that increased the type of Congress Member that I hope to today, and I intend to honor that trust minimum wage in New Jersey by $2. emulate while serving in this body. every day that I serve as their rep- ALBIO also led the fight to help New resentative. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Jersey families better afford college for Mr. Speaker, thank you very much. the great people of the 22nd Congres- their children by creating the STARS sional District who elected me for the program, which offers full paid county f confidence that they have placed in me and State college tuition scholarships ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER in representing their values and allow- to thousands of New Jersey students. ing me to serve them for the remainder The SPEAKER. Under clause 5(d) of As this Congress prepares to tackle rule XX, the Chair announces to the of the 109th Congress. I would also like both the minimum wage and college af- to thank the Speaker and the rest of House that, in light of the administra- fordability in January, ALBIO will be a tion of the oath to the gentlewoman my colleagues in the U.S. House of strong voice on behalf of working-class from Texas, Ms. SHELLEY SEKULA Representatives. I look forward to get- families. ALBIO was born in pre-Com- GIBBS, and the gentleman from New ting to know them and to know each of munist Cuba, but fled with his family you and work on the initiatives that Jersey, Mr. ALBIO SIRES, the whole at age 12 to the United States. He was number of the House is 433. will help strengthen our country. a star basketball player in both high Most of all, I would like to thank the school and college, and I am sure he f volunteers and the hard workers who would have no problem suiting up ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER have helped me, as well as my family again as a member of the congressional PRO TEMPORE and especially my husband, Robert, basketball team. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. who is joining us today, as well as my He also joins both me and BILL DELA- BONNER). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule son, Michael. HUNT as the only current Members of XX, proceedings will resume on mo- Thanks to their unyielding support Congress who earned a degree from tions to suspend the rules previously throughout the last 3 months of our Middlebury College in Vermont. He is postponed. lives and those of my two daughters joined here today by his wife, Adri- Votes will be taken in the following who are not here, Elyse and Mallory, enne, his stepdaughter, Tara Kole, and order: and all of the people who have worked supporters from his new congressional Concur in Senate amendment to H.R. so hard on my campaign, I am now able district. Please join me in welcoming 3085, by the yeas and nays; to address this auspicious body. ALBIO SIRES to the House of Represent- S. 819, by the yeas and nays; During my time in the House of Rep- atives. H.R. 5602, by the yeas and nays. resentatives, I will ensure that my con- Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- The first electronic vote will be con- stituents receive the first-rate rep- mous consent to address the House. ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining resentation that they deserve. There The SPEAKER. Without objection, electronic votes will be conducted as 5- are only a few weeks left until the ses- the gentleman is recognized. minute votes.

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The Marchant Pitts Smith (NJ) PACTOLA RESERVOIR REALLOCA- Markey Platts Smith (TX) question is on the motion offered by TION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF the gentleman from California (Mr. Marshall Poe Smith (WA) Matheson Pombo Snyder 2005 RADANOVICH) that the House suspend Matsui Pomeroy Sodrel the rules and concur in the Senate McCarthy Porter Solis The SPEAKER pro tempore. The amendment to the bill, H.R. 3085, on McCollum (MN) Price (GA) Stark pending business is the question of sus- McCotter Price (NC) Stearns pending the rules and passing the Sen- which the yeas and nays are ordered. McCrery Putnam Stupak The vote was taken by electronic de- McDermott Rahall Tauscher ate bill, S. 819. vice, and there were—yeas 383, nays 3, McGovern Ramstad Taylor (MS) The Clerk read the title of the Senate not voting 46, as follows: McHenry Rangel Terry bill. McHugh Regula Thomas The SPEAKER pro tempore. The [Roll No. 517] McIntyre Rehberg Thompson (CA) McKeon Reichert Thompson (MS) question is on the motion offered by YEAS—383 McMorris Renzi Thornberry the gentleman from California (Mr. Abercrombie Cleaver Grijalva Rodgers Reyes Tiahrt RADANOVICH) that the House suspend Ackerman Clyburn Gutknecht McNulty Reynolds Tiberi Aderholt Coble Hall Meehan Rogers (AL) Tierney the rules and pass the Senate bill, S. Akin Conaway Harman Meek (FL) Rogers (KY) Towns 819, on which the yeas and nays are or- Alexander Conyers Harris Melancon Rogers (MI) Turner dered. Allen Cooper Hart Mica Rohrabacher Udall (CO) This will be a 5-minute vote. Andrews Costa Hastings (FL) Michaud Ros-Lehtinen Upton Baca Costello Hastings (WA) Millender- Ross Van Hollen The vote was taken by electronic de- Bachus Cramer Hayes McDonald Rothman Vela´ zquez vice, and there were—yeas 387, nays 0, Baird Crenshaw Hayworth Miller (FL) Roybal-Allard Visclosky not voting 45, as follows: Baker Crowley Hensarling Miller (MI) Royce Walden (OR) Baldwin Cuellar Herger Miller (NC) Ruppersberger Wamp [Roll No. 518] Barrett (SC) Culberson Herseth Miller, Gary Rush Wasserman YEAS—387 Barrow Cummings Hinchey Miller, George Ryan (OH) Schultz Abercrombie Cannon English (PA) Bartlett (MD) Davis (AL) Hinojosa Mollohan Ryan (WI) Waters Ackerman Cantor Eshoo Barton (TX) Davis (CA) Hobson Moore (KS) Ryun (KS) Watson Aderholt Capito Etheridge Bass Davis (FL) Hoekstra Moore (WI) Sabo Watt Akin Capps Everett Bean Davis (IL) Holden Moran (KS) Salazar Waxman Alexander Capuano Farr Beauprez Davis (KY) Holt Moran (VA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Weiner Allen Cardin Fattah Becerra Davis (TN) Honda Murphy T. Weldon (FL) Andrews Cardoza Feeney Berkley Davis, Jo Ann Hooley Musgrave Sanchez, Loretta Weldon (PA) Baca Carnahan Ferguson Berman Davis, Tom Hoyer Myrick Sanders Weller Bachus Carter Filner Berry Deal (GA) Hulshof Nadler Saxton Westmoreland Baird Case Fitzpatrick (PA) Biggert DeFazio Hunter Napolitano Schakowsky Wexler Baker Castle Flake Bilbray DeGette Hyde Neugebauer Schiff Whitfield Baldwin Chabot Forbes Bilirakis Delahunt Inslee Nunes Schmidt Wicker Barrett (SC) Chocola Ford Bishop (GA) DeLauro Issa Nussle Schwartz (PA) Wilson (NM) Barrow Clay Fortenberry Bishop (NY) Dent Istook Oberstar Schwarz (MI) Wilson (SC) Bartlett (MD) Cleaver Fossella Bishop (UT) Diaz-Balart, L. Jackson (IL) Obey Scott (GA) Wolf Barton (TX) Clyburn Foxx Blackburn Diaz-Balart, M. Jackson-Lee Olver Scott (VA) Woolsey Bass Coble Frank (MA) Blumenauer Dicks (TX) Ortiz Sekula Gibbs Wu Bean Cole (OK) Franks (AZ) Blunt Dingell Jenkins Otter Sensenbrenner Wynn Beauprez Conaway Frelinghuysen Boehlert Doolittle Jindal Owens Serrano Young (AK) Becerra Conyers Garrett (NJ) Boehner Doyle Johnson (CT) Oxley Sessions Young (FL) Berkley Cooper Gerlach Bonilla Drake Johnson (IL) Berman Costa Gingrey Bonner Dreier Johnson, E. B. NAYS—3 Berry Costello Gonzalez Bono Duncan Johnson, Sam Flake Jones (NC) Paul Biggert Cramer Goodlatte Boren Edwards Jones (OH) Bilbray Crenshaw Gordon Boswell Ehlers Kanjorski NOT VOTING—46 Bilirakis Crowley Graves Boucher Emanuel Kaptur Boozman Hefley Pryce (OH) Bishop (GA) Cuellar Green (WI) Boustany Emerson Keller Burton (IN) Higgins Radanovich Bishop (NY) Culberson Green, Al Boyd English (PA) Kelly Carson Hostettler Shimkus Bishop (UT) Cummings Green, Gene Bradley (NH) Eshoo Kennedy (MN) Chandler Inglis (SC) Blackburn Davis (AL) Grijalva Brady (PA) Etheridge Kennedy (RI) Slaughter Cole (OK) Israel Blumenauer Davis (CA) Gutknecht Brady (TX) Everett Kildee Souder Cubin Jefferson Blunt Davis (FL) Hall Brown (OH) Farr Kilpatrick (MI) Spratt Doggett Lewis (KY) Boehlert Davis (IL) Harman Brown (SC) Fattah Kind Strickland Engel McCaul (TX) Boehner Davis (KY) Harris Brown, Corrine Feeney King (IA) Sullivan Evans McKinney Bonilla Davis (TN) Hart Brown-Waite, Ferguson King (NY) Sweeney Gallegly Meeks (NY) Bonner Davis, Jo Ann Hastings (FL) Ginny Filner Kingston Tancredo Gibbons Murtha Bono Davis, Tom Hastings (WA) Burgess Fitzpatrick (PA) Kirk Tanner Gilchrest Neal (MA) Boren Deal (GA) Hayes Butterfield Forbes Kline Taylor (NC) Gillmor Northup Boswell DeFazio Hayworth Buyer Ford Knollenberg Udall (NM) Gohmert Norwood Boucher DeGette Hensarling Calvert Fortenberry Kolbe Goode Osborne Walsh Boustany Delahunt Herger Camp (MI) Fossella Kucinich Gutierrez Pickering Boyd DeLauro Herseth Campbell (CA) Foxx Kuhl (NY) Bradley (NH) Dent Hinchey Cannon Frank (MA) LaHood ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Brady (PA) Diaz-Balart, L. Hinojosa Cantor Franks (AZ) Langevin Brady (TX) Diaz-Balart, M. Hobson Capito Frelinghuysen Lantos The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Brown (OH) Dicks Hoekstra Capps Garrett (NJ) Larsen (WA) the vote). Members are advised there Brown (SC) Dingell Holden Capuano Gerlach Larson (CT) are 2 minutes remaining in this vote. Brown, Corrine Doolittle Holt Cardin Gingrey Latham Brown-Waite, Doyle Honda Cardoza Gonzalez LaTourette Ginny Drake Hooley Carnahan Goodlatte Leach b 1905 Burgess Dreier Hoyer Carter Gordon Lee Butterfield Duncan Hulshof Case Granger Levin Mr. MCNULTY changed his vote from Buyer Edwards Hunter Castle Graves Lewis (CA) ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Calvert Ehlers Hyde Chabot Green (WI) Lewis (GA) Camp (MI) Emanuel Inslee Chocola Green, Al Linder So (two-thirds of those voting having Campbell (CA) Emerson Issa Clay Green, Gene Lipinski responded in the affirmative) the rules

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Istook Melancon Sa´ nchez, Linda ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE McGovern Porter Smith (TX) Jackson (IL) Mica T. The SPEAKER pro tempore (during McKeon Price (GA) Smith (WA) Jackson-Lee Michaud Sanchez, Loretta McMorris Price (NC) Snyder (TX) Millender- Sanders the vote). Members are advised there Rodgers Putnam Tauscher Jefferson McDonald Saxton are 2 minutes remaining in this vote. Meek (FL) Ramstad Terry Jenkins Miller (FL) Schakowsky Mica Rangel Thomas Jindal Miller (MI) Schiff b 1916 Miller (NC) Rehberg Thompson (CA) Johnson (CT) Miller (NC) Schmidt Miller, Gary Reichert Thornberry Johnson (IL) Miller, Gary Schwartz (PA) So (two-thirds of those voting having Miller, George Reynolds Tiahrt Moore (KS) Rogers (KY) Johnson, E. B. Miller, George Schwarz (MI) responded in the affirmative) the rules Tiberi Moran (KS) Royce Johnson, Sam Mollohan Scott (GA) Udall (CO) were suspended and the Senate bill was Moran (VA) Ruppersberger Jones (NC) Moore (KS) Scott (VA) Upton passed. Musgrave Ryan (WI) Jones (OH) Van Hollen Moore (WI) Sekula Gibbs Myrick Ryun (KS) Kanjorski The result of the vote was announced Walden (OR) Moran (KS) Sensenbrenner Northup Sabo Kaptur Moran (VA) Serrano as above recorded. Nunes Schiff Wasserman Keller Murphy Sessions A motion to reconsider was laid on Nussle Schmidt Schultz Kelly Musgrave Shadegg the table. Olver Schwartz (PA) Watson Kennedy (MN) Myrick Shaw Ortiz Schwarz (MI) Watt Kennedy (RI) Nadler Shays f Otter Sekula Gibbs Waxman Kildee Napolitano Sherman Oxley Sensenbrenner Weiner Kilpatrick (MI) Neugebauer Sherwood EXTENDING PERMANENT NORMAL Pearce Sessions Weldon (PA) Kind Northup Shuster Pelosi Shadegg Weller King (IA) Nunes Simmons TRADE RELATIONS TO VIETNAM Pence Shaw Westmoreland King (NY) Nussle Simpson The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Peterson (PA) Shays Wexler Kingston Petri Shuster Whitfield Oberstar Sires pending business is the question of sus- Kirk Obey Skelton Platts Simmons Wicker Kline Olver Smith (NJ) pending the rules and passing the bill, Pombo Simpson Wilson (NM) Knollenberg Ortiz Smith (TX) H.R. 5602, as amended. Pomeroy Skelton Young (AK) Kolbe Otter Smith (WA) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Kucinich NAYS—161 Owens Snyder The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Kuhl (NY) Oxley Sodrel Abercrombie Hayes Pascrell LaHood Pallone Solis question is on the motion offered by Aderholt Hayworth Pastor Baca Hinchey Langevin Pascrell Stark the gentleman from California (Mr. Paul Lantos Baldwin Hoekstra Pastor Stupak THOMAS) that the House suspend the Payne Larsen (WA) Barrett (SC) Holden Paul Tauscher Peterson (MN) Larson (CT) rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5602, as Barrow Hunter Payne Taylor (MS) Pitts Latham amended, on which the yeas and nays Bartlett (MD) Inglis (SC) Pearce Terry Poe LaTourette Barton (TX) Jackson (IL) Pelosi Thomas are ordered. Rahall Leach Becerra Jackson-Lee Pence Thompson (CA) This will be a 5-minute vote. Regula Lee Bishop (UT) (TX) Peterson (MN) Thompson (MS) Renzi Levin The vote was taken by electronic de- Boswell Jenkins Peterson (PA) Thornberry Reyes Lewis (CA) vice, and there were—yeas 228, nays Boucher Johnson, Sam Petri Tiahrt Rogers (AL) Lewis (GA) Brady (PA) Jones (NC) Pitts Tiberi 161, not voting 43, as follows: Rogers (MI) Lewis (KY) Brown (OH) Jones (OH) Platts Tierney Rohrabacher Linder [Roll No. 519] Brown, Corrine Kanjorski Poe Towns Ros-Lehtinen Lipinski YEAS—228 Brown-Waite, Kaptur Pombo Ginny Ross LoBiondo Turner Kelly Pomeroy Ackerman Chocola Herseth Burgess Kennedy (RI) Rothman Lofgren, Zoe Udall (CO) Porter Akin Clay Hinojosa Butterfield Kildee Roybal-Allard Lowey Upton Alexander Clyburn Hobson Buyer Kilpatrick (MI) Ryan (OH) Lucas Price (GA) Van Hollen ´ Allen Cole (OK) Holt Cleaver King (IA) Salazar Lungren, Daniel Price (NC) Velazquez Andrews Conaway Honda Coble Kucinich Sa´ nchez, Linda E. Putnam Visclosky Rahall Walden (OR) Bachus Cooper Hooley Conyers Langevin T. Lynch Baird Costa Hoyer Ramstad Wamp Costello Lantos Sanchez, Loretta Mack Baker Cramer Hulshof Rangel Wasserman Culberson LaTourette Sanders Maloney Bass Crenshaw Hyde Regula Schultz Cummings Lee Saxton Manzullo Bean Crowley Inslee Rehberg Waters Davis (IL) Lewis (GA) Schakowsky Marchant Beauprez Cuellar Issa Davis (TN) Lipinski Reichert Watson Scott (GA) Markey Berkley Davis (AL) Istook Davis, Jo Ann LoBiondo Renzi Watt Scott (VA) Marshall Berman Davis (CA) Jefferson Deal (GA) Lofgren, Zoe Serrano Matheson Reyes Waxman Berry Davis (FL) Jindal DeFazio Lungren, Daniel Sherman Matsui Reynolds Weiner Biggert Davis (KY) Johnson (CT) DeLauro E. Sherwood McCarthy Rogers (AL) Weldon (FL) Bilbray Davis, Tom Johnson (IL) Dent Lynch Sires McCollum (MN) Rogers (KY) Weldon (PA) Bilirakis DeGette Johnson, E. B. Diaz-Balart, L. Markey Smith (NJ) McCotter Rogers (MI) Weller Bishop (GA) Delahunt Keller Diaz-Balart, M. Marshall Sodrel McCrery Rohrabacher Westmoreland Bishop (NY) Dicks Kennedy (MN) Doyle McCotter Solis McDermott Ros-Lehtinen Wexler Blackburn Dingell Kind Duncan McHenry Stark McGovern Ross Whitfield Blumenauer Doolittle King (NY) Edwards McHugh Stearns McHenry Rothman Wicker Blunt Drake Kingston Everett McIntyre Stupak McHugh Roybal-Allard Wilson (NM) Boehlert Dreier Kirk Fattah McNulty Taylor (MS) McIntyre Royce Wilson (SC) Boehner Ehlers Kline Feeney Meehan Thompson (MS) McKeon Ruppersberger Wolf Bonilla Emanuel Knollenberg Filner Melancon Tierney McMorris Ryan (OH) Woolsey Bonner Emerson Kolbe Fitzpatrick (PA) Michaud Towns Rodgers Ryan (WI) Wu Bono English (PA) Kuhl (NY) Fortenberry Millender- Turner McNulty Ryun (KS) Wynn Boren Eshoo LaHood Foxx McDonald Vela´ zquez Meehan Sabo Young (AK) Boustany Etheridge Larsen (WA) Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Visclosky Meek (FL) Salazar Young (FL) Boyd Farr Larson (CT) Gerlach Miller (MI) Bradley (NH) Ferguson Latham Gingrey Mollohan Wamp Waters NOT VOTING—45 Brady (TX) Flake Leach Gonzalez Moore (WI) Brown (SC) Forbes Levin Green (WI) Murphy Weldon (FL) Boozman Gutierrez Radanovich Calvert Ford Lewis (CA) Green, Al Nadler Wilson (SC) Burton (IN) Hefley Rush Camp (MI) Fossella Lewis (KY) Green, Gene Napolitano Wolf Carson Higgins Shimkus Campbell (CA) Frank (MA) Linder Grijalva Oberstar Woolsey Chandler Hostettler Slaughter Cannon Frelinghuysen Lowey Gutknecht Obey Wu Cubin Inglis (SC) Souder Cantor Garrett (NJ) Lucas Hall Owens Wynn Doggett Israel Spratt Capito Goodlatte Mack Hastings (FL) Pallone Young (FL) Engel McCaul (TX) Stearns Capps Gordon Maloney Evans McKinney Strickland Capuano Granger Manzullo NOT VOTING—43 Gallegly Meeks (NY) Sullivan Cardin Graves Marchant Boozman Engel Gohmert Gibbons Murtha Sweeney Cardoza Harman Matheson Burton (IN) Evans Goode Gilchrest Neal (MA) Tancredo Carnahan Harris Matsui Carson Gallegly Gutierrez Gillmor Norwood Tanner Carter Hart McCarthy Chandler Gibbons Hefley Gohmert Osborne Taylor (NC) Case Hastings (WA) McCollum (MN) Cubin Gilchrest Higgins Goode Pickering Udall (NM) Castle Hensarling McCrery Doggett Gillmor Hostettler Granger Pryce (OH) Walsh Chabot Herger McDermott

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Israel Pickering Sullivan terror and work to ensure that the in- Mr. GINGREY, for 5 minutes, Novem- McCaul (TX) Pryce (OH) Sweeney telligence community and our troops ber 15. McKinney Radanovich Tancredo have all the tools necessary to com- Meeks (NY) Rush Tanner f Murtha Shimkus Taylor (NC) plete their mission. Through Repub- Neal (MA) Slaughter Udall (NM) lican policies of providing the adminis- Neugebauer Souder SENATE BILLS REFERRED Walsh tration the tools it needs to be success- Norwood Spratt Bills of the Senate of the following Osborne Strickland ful in the war on terror, we helped de- titles were taken from the Speaker’s fend our Nation from another attack ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE table and, under the rule, referred as on American soil. The SPEAKER pro tempore (during follows: Republicans are unified in our ideals the vote). Members are advised that 2 of tax relief for all Americans to grow S. 1409. An act to amend the Safe Drinking minutes remain in this vote. Water Act Amendments of 1996 to modify the the economy and provide opportunities b 1926 grant program to improve sanitation in rural for every American to prosper. As a di- and Native villages in the State of Alaska, to Mr. HALL and Mr. MILLER of Flor- rect result of the Republican tax relief the Committee on Energy and Commerce, in ida changed their votes from ‘‘yea’’ to policies, unemployment is at 4.4 per- addition to the Committee on Transpor- ‘‘nay’’. cent, there have been 38 consecutive tation and Infrastructure for a period to be Mr. BISHOP of Georgia changed his months of job creation, and wages have subsequently determined by the Speaker, in vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea’’. risen 2.4 percent over the last year. each case for consideration of such provi- So (two-thirds of those voting having These are undeniable accomplishments sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. not responded in the affirmative) the of the Republican-led Congress that af- S. 1726. An act to designate the facility of motion was rejected. fect all Americans. Republicans pro- the United States Postal Service located at The result of the vote was announced vided tax breaks for American families 324 Main Street in Grambling, Louisiana, as as above recorded. through the child tax credit and mar- the ‘‘Coach Eddie Robinson Post Office Stated for: riage tax penalty relief and voted to Building’’; to the Committee on Government Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. kill the death tax. Reform. 519, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Republican policies have made our S. 3523. An act to amend the Internal Rev- present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Nation safer and stronger, and we are enue Code of 1986 to provide that the Tax unified in our fight to continue these Court may review claims for equitable inno- f cent spouse relief and to suspend the running successful policies. PERSONAL EXPLANATION on the period of limitations while such f claims are pending; to the Committee on Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I was LEAVE OF ABSENCE Ways and Means. regrettably unable to be on the House Floor S. 3526. An act to amend the Indian Land for rollcall vote 517—passage of H.R. 3085— By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Consolidation Act to modify certain require- a bill to amend the National Trails System Act sence was granted to: ments under that Act; to the Committee on to update the feasibility and suitability study Ms. CARSON (at the request of Ms. Resources. originally prepared for the Trail of Tears Na- PELOSI) for today on account of a plane S. 3845. An act to designate the facility of tional Historic Trail; rollcall vote 518—passage delay. the United States Postal Service located at Mr. CHANDLER (at the request of Ms. 301 Commerce Street in Commerce, Okla- of S. 819—the Pactola Reservoir Reallocation homa, as the ‘‘Mickey Mantle Post Office PELOSI) for today and November 14 on Authorization Act of 2005; and rollcall vote Building’’; to the Committee on Government 518—passage of H.R. 5602—a bill to author- account of official business. Reform. ize the extension of nondiscriminatory treat- Mr. ISRAEL (at the request of Ms. S. 3879. An act to implement the Conven- ment (normal trade relations treatment) to the PELOSI) for today. tion on Supplementary Compensation for products of Vietnam, and to establish a proce- Ms. MCKINNEY (at the request of Ms. Nuclear Damage, and for other purposes, to dure for imposing quotas on imports of sub- PELOSI) for today on account of illness. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. sidized textile and apparel products of Viet- Mr. TANNER (at the request of Ms. S. 3880. An act to provide the Department PELOSI) for today and November 14 on of Justice the necessary authority to appre- nam. hend, prosecute, and convict individuals Had I been present I would have voted account of official business. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico (at the re- committing animal enterprise terror; to the ‘‘aye’’ for rollcall vote 517, ‘‘aye’’ for rollcall Committee on the Judiciary. quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today and No- vote 518, and ‘‘no’’ for rollcall vote 519. S. 4044. An act to clarify the treatment of vember 14 and 15 on account of official f certain charitable contributions under title business. 11, United States Code, to the Committee on REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Mr. OSBORNE (at the request of Mr. the Judiciary. AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1696 BOEHNER) for today on account of offi- f Mr. KUHL of New York. Mr. Speaker, cial business. I ask unanimous consent that my name Mr. SHIMKUS (at the request of Mr. SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED be removed as a cosponsor on H.R. 1696. BOEHNER) for today and November 14 and November 15 until 2:30 p.m. on ac- The SPEAKER announced his signa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ture to an enrolled bill of the Senate of objection to the request of the gen- count of traveling with the NATO Par- liamentary Assembly. the following title: tleman from New York? S. 2464. An act to revise a provision relat- There was no objection. f ing to a repayment obligation of the Fort f SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED McDowell Yavapai Nation under the Fort McDowell Indian Community Water Rights b 1930 By unanimous consent, permission to Settlement Act of 1990, and for other pur- address the House, following the legis- UNIFIED REPUBLICANS poses. lative program and any special orders (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- heretofore entered, was granted to: f mission to address the House for 1 (The following Members (at the re- ADJOURNMENT minute.) quest of Ms. SEKULA GIBBS) to revise Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, although and extend their remarks and include Ms. SEKULA GIBBS. Mr. Speaker, I Republicans face new challenges in the extraneous material:) move that the House do now adjourn. coming Congress, one thing is clear. We Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, November 14 The motion was agreed to; accord- are unified in our determination to and 15. ingly (at 7 o’clock and 38 minutes pursue policies to strengthen our Na- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, for 5 minutes, No- p.m.), under its previous order, the tion and our economy. vember 15. House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- Republicans will continue to fight for Mr. HAYWORTH, for 5 minutes, No- day, November 14, 2006, at 10 a.m., for complete victory in the global war on vember 14. morning hour debate.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21851 OATH OF OFFICE MEMBERS, RESI- tion that the national emergency with re- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- DENT COMMISSIONER, AND DEL- spect to Iran, as declared by Executive Order worthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH & Co. EGATES 12170 on November 14, 1979, is to continue in KG Model STEMME S10-VT Sailplanes effect beyond November 14, 2006, pursuant to [Docket No. FAA-2006-25689; Directorate The oath of office required by the 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 109–150); to the Identifier 2006-CE-45-AD; Amendment 39- sixth article of the Constitution of the Committee on International Relations and 14765; AD 2006-19-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received United States, and as provided by sec- ordered to be printed. November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion 2 of the act of May 13, 1884 (23 9948. A letter from the Program Analyst, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure. Stat. 22), to be administered to Mem- 9955. A letter from the Program Analyst, bers, Resident Commissioner, and Dele- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- worthiness Directives; Sandel Avionics In- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- gates of the House of Representatives, corporated Model ST3400 Terrain Awareness mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- the text of which is carried in 5 U.S.C. Warning System/Radio Magenetic Indicator worthiness Directives; General Electric Com- 3331: (TAWS/RMI) Units Approved Under Tech- pany CF34-10E Series Turbofan Engines ‘‘I, AB, do solemnly swear (or af- nical Standards Order(s) C113, C151a, or [Docket No. FAA-2006-25896; Directorate firm) that I will support and defend C151b; Installed on Various Small and Trans- Identifier 2006-NE-33-AD; Amendment 39- the Constitution of the United port Category Airplanes [Docket No. FAA- 14775; AD 2006-20-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 2006-24101; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-103- November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. States against all enemies, foreign 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- and domestic; that I will bear true AD; Amendment 39-14718; AD 2006-16-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 7, 2006, pursu- tation and Infrastructure. faith and allegiance to the same; ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 9956. A letter from the Program Analyst, that I take this obligation freely, on Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- without any mental reservation or 9949. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 purpose of evasion; and that I will FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Series Turbofan Engines [Docket Ni. FAA- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- well and faithfully discharge the 2006-25584; Directorate Identifier 2000-NE-62- worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Mod- duties of the office on which I am AD; Amendment 39-14733; AD 2006-17-12] (RIN: els RB211 Trent 892, 884, 877, 875, and 892B Se- about to enter. So help me God.’’ 2120-AA64) received November 7, 2006, pursu- ries Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA-2006- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee has been subscribed to in person and 25713; Directorate Identifier 97-ANE-09; filed in duplicate with the Clerk of the on Transportation and Infrastructure. Amendment 39-14780; AD 97-06-13R1] (RIN: 9957. A letter from the Program Analyst, House of Representatives by the fol- 2120-AA64) received November 7, 2006, pursu- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- lowing Member of the 109th Congress, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- pursuant to the provisions of 2 U.S.C. on Transportation and Infrastructure. worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model 25: 9950. A letter from the Program Analyst, CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- SHELLEY SEKULA GIBBS, Texas, Twen- Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-25657; Direc- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ty-Second. torate Identifier 2006-NM-187-AD; Amend- worthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft ment 39-14735; AD 2006-17-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) f Company Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D Air- received November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 planes [Docket No. FAA-2006-25760; Direc- OATH OF OFFICE MEMBERS, RESI- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on torate Identifier 2006-CE-48-AD; Amendment Transportation and Infrastructure. DENT COMMISSIONER, AND DEL- 39-14757; AD 2006-18-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- EGATES 9958. A letter from the Program Analyst, ceived November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- The oath of office required by the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- sixth article of the Constitution of the tation and Infrastructure. worthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney 9951. A letter from the Program Analyst, United States, and as provided by sec- PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA-2006- tion 2 of the act of May 13, 1884 (23 mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Stat. 22), to be administered to Mem- 24034; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-05-AD; worthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Oper- Amendment 39-14729; AD 2006-17-08] (RIN: bers, Resident Commissioner, and Dele- ations) Limited Model ATP Airplanes [Dock- 2120-AA64) received November 7, 2006, pursu- gates of the House of Representatives, et No. FAA-2006-25721; Directorate Identifier ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee the text of which is carried in 5 U.S.C. 2006-NM-132-AD; Amendment 39-14748; AD on Transportation and Infrastructure. 3331: 2006-18-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Novem- 9959. A letter from the Program Analyst, ‘‘I, AB, do solemnly swear (or af- ber 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- to the Committee on Transportation and In- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- firm) that I will support and defend frastructure. the Constitution of the United worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model 9952. A letter from the Program Analyst, DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 Series States against all enemies, foreign FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24290; Direc- and domestic; that I will bear true mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- torate Identifier 2005-NM-243-AD; Amend- faith and allegiance to the same; worthiness Directives; Empresa Brasiliera de ment 39-14731; AD 2006-17-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) that I take this obligation freely, Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB- received November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 without any mental reservation or 135 Airplanes and Model EMB-145, -145ER, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on purpose of evasion; and that I will -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Transportation and Infrastructure. Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-22033; Direc- well and faithfully discharge the 9960. A letter from the Program Analyst, torate Identifier 2004-NM-218-AD; Amend- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- duties of the office on which I am ment 39-14391; AD 2005-24-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- about to enter. So help me God.’’ received November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767- has been subscribed to in person and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 400ER Series Airplanes and Model 777-200 and filed in duplicate with the Clerk of the Transportation and Infrastructure. -300 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005- House of Representatives by the fol- 9953. A letter from the Program Analyst, 21713; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-085-AD; FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- lowing Member of the 109th Congress, Amendment 39-14732; AD 2006-17-11] (RIN: mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2120-AA64) received November 7, 2006, pursu- pursuant to the provisions of 2 U.S.C. worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 25: -300, -400, -500 Series Airplanes Equipped with on Transportation and Infrastructure. ALBIO SIRES, New Jersey, Thirteenth. an Auxiliary Fuel System Installed in Ac- 9961. A letter from the Program Analyst, f cordance with Supplemental Type Certifi- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- cate (STC) SA83NE, SA1078NE, ST0004NY, or mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ST01337NY [Docket No. FAA-2006-25746; Di- worthiness Directives; RECARO Aircraft ETC. rectorate Identifier 2006-NM-151-AD; Amend- Seating GmbH & Co. (RECARO) Model 3410 Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive ment 39-14750; AD 2006-18-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Seats [Docket No. FAA-2005-22876; Direc- received November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 torate Identifier 2005-NE-39-AD; Amendment communications were taken from the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 39-14734; AD 2006-17-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Transportation and Infrastructure. ceived November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 9947. A communication from the President 9954. A letter from the Program Analyst, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of the United States, transmitting notifica- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21852 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 9962. A letter from the Program Analyst, planes [Docket No. FAA-2006-25724; Direc- [Docket No. FAA-2006-25008; Airspace Docket FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- torate Identifier 2006-NM-197-AD; Amend- No. 06-ACE-6] received November 7, 2006, pur- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ment 39-14742; AD 2006-18-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas received November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes; and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ture. Model MD-10-10F Airplanes [Docket No. Transportation and Infrastructure. 9979. A letter from the Trial Attorney, Fed- FAA-2006-24999; Directorate Identifier 2006- 9970. A letter from the Program Analyst, eral Railroad Administration, Department of NM-060-AD; Amendment 39-14736; AD 2006-17- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 7, mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- ment’s final rule — Occupational Noise Ex- 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the fication of Legal Description of Class D and posure for Railroad Operating Employees Committee on Transportation and Infra- E Airspace; Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright [Docket No. FRA 2002-12357, Notice No. 2] structure. Army Airfield, AK [Docket No. FAA-2006- (RIN: 2130-AB56) received November 7, 2006, 9963. A letter from the Program Analyst, 24813; Airspace Docket No. 06-AAL-16] re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ceived November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ture. worthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 tation and Infrastructure. f Mark 0070 and 0100 Airplanes [Docket No. 9971. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA-2006-24959; Directorate Identifier 2005- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS NM-258-AD; Amendment 39-14737; AD 2006-17- mitting the Department’s final rule — Rev- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public 16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 7, ocation of Class E2 Surface Area; Elko, NV bills and resolutions were introduced 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the [Docket No. FAA-2006-25252; Airspace Docket and severally referred, as follows: Committee on Transportation and Infra- No. 06-AWP-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received No- structure. vember 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. SKELTON (for himself, Mr. AN- 9964. A letter from the Program Analyst, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- DREWS, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mrs. TAU- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure. SCHER, Mr. COOPER, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 9972. A letter from the Program Analyst, SMITH of Washington, Mr. LARSEN of worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Washington, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. MAR- DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, DHC-8-300, and DHC-8- mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- SHALL, Mr. BOREN, and Mr. UDALL of 400 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006- fication of Legal Description of Class D and Colorado): H.R. 6313. A bill to expand the oversight 24979; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-014-AD; E Airspace; Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright and accounting authority of the Office of the Amendment 39-14738; AD 2006-17-17] (RIN: Army Airfield, AK [Docket No. FAA-2006- Special Inspector General for Iraq Recon- 2120-AA64) received November 7, 2006, pursu- 24813; Airspace Docket No. 06-AAL-16] re- struction over funds appropriated for the ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ceived November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Iraq Security Forces Fund and to restore a on Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- termination date for the Office based on the 9965. A letter from the Program Analyst, tation and Infrastructure. percentage of expenditures from the Iraq Re- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 9973. A letter from the Program Analyst, lief and Reconstruction Fund and the Iraq mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Security Forces Fund; to the Committee on worthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- Armed Services, and in addition to the Com- Model MD900 Helicopters [Docket No. FAA- lishment of a Class E Enroute Domestic Air- mittee on International Relations, for a pe- 2006-24631; Directorate Identifier 2005-SW-01- space Area, San Louis Obispo, CA [Airspace riod to be subsequently determined by the AD; Amendment 39-14739; AD 2006-18-01] (RIN: Docket No. 05-AWP-12] received November 7, Speaker, in each case for consideration of 2120-AA64) received November 7, 2006, pursu- 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Committee on Transportation and Infra- tion of the committee concerned. on Transportation and Infrastructure. structure. By Mr. BUYER: 9966. A letter from the Program Analyst, 9974. A letter from the Program Analyst, H.R. 6314. A bill to amend title 38, United FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- States Code, to extend certain expiring pro- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- visions of law and to expand eligibility for worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas fication of Class E Airspace; Pierre, SD the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Air- [Docket No. FAA-2006-24449; Airspace Docket Assistance program; to the Committee on planes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24368; Direc- No. 06-AGL-03] received November 7, 2006, Veterans’ Affairs. torate Identifier 2005-NM-230-AD; Amend- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- By Mr. ANDREWS: ment 39-14740; AD 2006-18-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- H.R. 6315. A bill to afford students and par- received November 7, 2006, pursuant to 5 ture. ents with private civil remedies for the vio- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 9975. A letter from the Program Analyst, lation of their privacy rights under the Gen- Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- eral Education Provisions Act; to the Com- 9967. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule — Revi- mittee on Education and the Workforce, and FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- sion of Class E Airspace; Barter Island, AK in addition to the Committee on the Judici- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- [Docket No. FAA-2006-23714; Airspace Docket ary, for a period to be subsequently deter- worthiness Directives; Empresa Brasiliera de No. 06-AAL-07] received November 7, 2006, mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- sideration of such provisions as fall within 145XR Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24439; mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-039-AD; ture. By Mr. BAIRD: Amendment 39-14741; AD 2006-18-03] (RIN: 9976. A letter from the Program Analyst, H.R. 6316. A bill to extend through Decem- 2120-AA64) received November 7, 2006, pursu- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ber 31, 2008, the authority of the Secretary of ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- the Army to accept and expend funds con- on Transportation and Infrastructure. fication of Class E Airspace; Chamberlain, tributed by non-Federal public entities to ex- 9968. A letter from the Program Analyst, SD [Docket No. FAA-2006-24450; Airspace pedite the processing of permits; to the Com- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Docket No. 06-AGL-04] received November 7, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ture. worthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Committee on Transportation and Infra- By Mr. GERLACH: JT8D-1, -1A, -1B, -7, -7A, -7B, -9, -9A, -11. -15, structure. H.R. 6317. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- -15A, -17, -17A, -17R, -17AR, -209, -217, -217A, 9977. A letter from the Program Analyst, enue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on -217C, and -219 Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- any tax-exempt organization which accepts 2001-NE-30-AD; Amendment 39-14728; AD 2006- mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- any contribution which may be used to relo- 17-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 7, lishment of Class E Airspace; Butler, GA cate property held by the organization if the 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the [Docket No. FAA-2006-25392; Airspace Docket relocation is contrary to the intent of the Committee on Transportation and Infra- No. 06-ASO-10] received November 7, 2006, donor of the property; to the Committee on structure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Ways and Means. 9969. A letter from the Program Analyst, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- By Mr. LYNCH: FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ture. H.R. 6318. A bill to implement the rec- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 9978. A letter from the Program Analyst, ommendations of the Office of the Special worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction to CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) Airplanes and Model CL- mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- ensure that the Department of Defense prop- 600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Air- fication of Class E Airspace; Lake Ozark, MO erly accounts for all small arms weapons

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procured by the Department of Defense for H.R. 1950: Mrs. DRAKE. H.R. 5878: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. use by the Iraqi Security Forces; to the Com- H.R. 2051: Mr. EHLERS. H.R. 5887: Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. mittee on Armed Services. H.R. 2103: Mrs. MCCARTHY. H.R. 5888: Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. SALAZAR, Ms. By Mr. LYNCH: H.R. 2239: Mr. PETRI. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. BAIRD, Mrs. MCCAR- H.R. 6319. A bill to require the Secretary of H.R. 2421: Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. KUHL of New THY, Mr. SHAYS, and Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Veterans Affairs to establish centers to pro- York, Mr. WICKER, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. H.R. 5894: Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, vide enhanced services to veterans with am- MCCAUL of Texas, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. TAYLOR Mr. STARK, and Mrs. KELLY. putations and prosthetic devices, and for of North Carolina, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. LEACH, H.R. 5897: Mr. ETHERIDGE and Mr. SERRANO. other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. HALL, Mr. WU, H.R. 5905: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. erans’ Affairs. Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 5906: Mr. WYNN, Mr. SMITH of New Jer- By Mr. THOMAS: SERRANO, Ms. CARSON, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. sey, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, and Mr. H.R. 6320. A bill to create an additional H.R. 2568: Mr. REYES, Mr. PLATTS, and Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. judgeship for the eastern district of Cali- MORAN of Kansas. H.R. 5959: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2719: Mr. CHANDLER and Mr. fornia, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 5967: Ms. FOXX and Mrs. BLACKBURN. FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania. mittee on the Judiciary. H.R. 5983: Mr. ROTHMAN. H.R. 2793: Mr. ANDREWS. By Mr. CLAY (for himself, Mr. BLUNT, H.R. 5991: Mr. STARK. H.R. 2861: Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. HALL, Mr. Mr. TANNER, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. H.R. 5996: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. LEACH, and Mr. MICHAUD. SKELTON, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. SHIM- H.R. 6046: Mr. ROTHMAN. H.R. 2989: Mr. MCHUGH. KUS, Mr. HULSHOF, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. H.R. 6053: Mr. GOODE, Mr. SIMMONS, and Mr. H.R. 3019: Mr. NUSSLE. GRAVES, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. BARROW, ASE AXMAN C . Mr. FORD, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. GRI- H.R. 3159: Mr. W . H.R. 3255: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. H.R. 6093: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. JALVA, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 3380: Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. MICHAUD, Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire, BECERRA, Mr. ROSS, Mr. BERRY, Mr. H.R. 3617: Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. GOODE, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, and COOPER, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. H.R. 3628: Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. LEACH. FILNER, Mr. PASCRELL, Mrs. TAU- H.R. 3762: Mr. WYNN. H.R. 6096: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. SCHER, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. LARSON of H.R. 3949: Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 6132: Mr. ETHERIDGE and Mr. WYNN. Connecticut, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. H.R. 3954: Mr. SALAZAR, Ms. SCHWARTZ of H.R. 6133: Mr. BOUCHER. LYNCH, Mr. TIERNEY, Ms. WATERS, Pennsylvania, Mr. MARSHALL, and Mr. H.R. 6147: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. HOYER, Ms. JACK- ENGEL. MARSHALL, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. GORDON, and SON-LEE of Texas, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. H.R. 4033: Mrs. MYRICK, Mrs. BONO, Mr. Mr. BOUCHER. PALLONE, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. WOLF, Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. HUNTER. H.R. 6155: Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. MARCH- EMANUEL, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. H.R. 4042: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia and Mr. ANT, and Mr. BURTON of Indiana. SOLIS, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of REYES. H.R. 6175: Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island and Texas, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. DAVIS of H.R. 4098: Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. CUMMINGS. Alabama, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. WATT, H.R. 4188: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 6178: Mr. LYNCH. Mr. WYNN, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 4341: Mr. MCCRERY and Mr. JEFFER- H.R. 6184: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. SCHIFF, SON. H.R. 6187: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mrs. DAVIS of Mr. WEXLER, Ms. WASSERMAN H.R. 4597: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. California, and Mr. ROTHMAN. SCHULTZ, and Mr. RANGEL): H.R. 4672: Ms. DEGETTE. H.R. 6191: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- H. Res. 1078. A resolution congratulating H.R. 4727: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin and Mr. fornia. the St. Louis Cardinals on winning the 2006 SERRANO. H.R. 6210: Mr. SIMMONS. World Series; to the Committee on Govern- H.R. 4747: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 6212: Mr. TOWNS. ment Reform. fornia and Mr. CLAY. H.R. 6215: Mr. PAYNE. By Mr. KIND: H.R. 4824: Ms. BALDWIN, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. H.R. 6227: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H. Res. 1079. A resolution recognizing and MORAN of Kansas, Mr. MCINTYRE, and Mrs. H.R. 6235: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. celebrating the commitment of the Student KELLY. H.R. 6242: Mr. SHUSTER. Conservation Association to the United H.R. 4903: Mr. BACA, Ms. MATSUI, and Mr. H.J. Res. 96: Mr. BOUCHER and Mr. States’ national parks and public lands; to REYES. MCHENRY. the Committee on Resources. AYLOR H.R. 5022: Mr. T of North Carolina H. Con. Res. 340: Mr. TIBERI and Mr. LLEN f and Mr. A . FRANKS of Arizona. H.R. 5072: Mr. BERRY. H. Con. Res. 343: Mr. TOWNS. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS TO PUBLIC H.R. 5119: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H. Res. 548: Mr. RAMSTAD. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Texas. H. Res. 759: Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Ms. H.R. 5179: Mr. PLATTS and Mr. CONAWAY. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors JACKSON-LEE of Texas, and Mr. GARRETT of H.R. 5200: Mr. LANGEVIN and Mr. WATT. were added to public bills and resolu- New Jersey. H.R. 5225: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H. Res. 822: Mr. LEACH. tions as follows: H.R. 5247: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. H. Res. 964: Mr. SHAYS, Mr. STUPAK, and H.R. 354: Mr. MURTHA. WAXMAN, Mr. DOGGETT, and Mr. WEINER. Mrs. MALONEY. H.R. 363: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 5416: Mr. JINDAL and Mr. RUSH. ETERSON H.R. 517: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 5465: Mr. BUTTERFIELD and Mr. CLAY. H. Res. 977: Mr. P of Minnesota. H.R. 550: Mr. TANNER and Mr. LANGEVIN. H.R. 5501: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. H. Res. 993: Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina, H.R. 583: Mr. HULSHOF and Mr. ETHERIDGE. H.R. 5550: Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. EHLERS, Mr. HONDA, Mr. SMITH of Texas, H.R. 699: Mr. NADLER, Mr. ENGEL, and Mrs. H.R. 5554: Mr. BOREN. and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. BIGGERT. H.R. 5555: Mr. EVERETT. H. Res. 1051: Mr. TOWNS. H.R. 807: Mr. MCCOTTER. H.R. 5624: Mr. TOWNS, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. H. Res. 1063: Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. HOLT, Ms. H.R. 814: Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. CUMMINGS. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. H.R. 874: Mr. SHADEGG and Mr. GIBBONS. H.R. 5635:. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, BISHOP of New York, Mr. CONYERS, and Mrs. H.R. 898: Mr. JINDAL. Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. SALAZAR, and Mr. COS- MALONEY. H.R. 998: Mr. JONES of North Carolina. TELLO. H.R. 1078: Mr. COSTELLO. H.R. 5674: Mr. FILNER. f H.R. 1175: Mr. STARK. H.R. 5707: Mr. MCCOTTER. H.R. 1227: Mr. PITTS and Mr. SALAZAR. H.R. 5757: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER and Mr. H.R. 1249: Mr. MURTHA and Ms. SCHWARTZ WAXMAN. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM of Pennsylvania. H.R. 5772: Mr. WAXMAN and Mr. HALL. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 1298: Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. EHLERS, Ms. H.R. 5829: Mr. KUCINICH. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors ESHOO, Mr. WALSH, and Mr. PITTS. H.R. 5836: Mr. ETHERIDGE and Mr. SMITH of were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 1426: Mr. GILLMOR. Washington. H.R. 1582: Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 5855: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. lutions as follows: H.R. 1632: Mr. LYNCH. HONDA, and Mr. CARNAHAN. H.R. 1696: Mr. KUHL of New York.

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The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was will be a period for the transaction of and other matters as we move through called to order by the Honorable JOHN morning business with Senators per- the week. E. SUNUNU, a Senator from the State of mitted to speak up to 10 minutes each. Mr. REID. Mr. President, the major- New Hampshire. f ity leader and I have had a number of conversations and we think this should PRAYER RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY be a productive week. There will natu- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- LEADER rally be a number of interruptions, but fered the following prayer: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- we have our minds on completing the Let us pray. pore. The majority leader is recog- appropriations bill and finishing the Eternal spirit, who has made and pre- nized. very important nuclear agreement served us as a Nation, You are the f with the largest democracy in the same yesterday, today, and forever. In world: India. We want to do it now for these changing times, help us to fix our SCHEDULE a number of reasons, not the least of gaze on You, the changeless one. Re- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I have a which is the President is leaving in the mind us that You are the one who few announcements and then the next few days for Vietnam and we want places leaders in positions of power and Democratic leader may want to re- to see if that can be completed with a responsibility, and that to whom much spond to those and then I will have a minimum amount of debate and is given, much is required. brief statement. I know he has a state- amendments. We are confident and As this Nation gathers itself for the ment following that. hopeful that can be done. challenging work ahead, give us Your Today we return to begin the process f wisdom. Let that wisdom guide the of finishing our work for the 109th Con- RECENT ELECTIONS AND LOOKING Members of the U.S. Senate to accom- gress. This afternoon we will begin con- AHEAD plish the most good for the most peo- sideration of the Military Construction ple. Remove from the lives of our law- and Veterans Affairs appropriations Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I want to makers obstructions that prevent them bill. Senator HUTCHISON will be here take a moment to comment on the re- from doing Your will. We pray in Your around 3 o’clock today to begin consid- cent elections and then a very brief sovereign name. Amen. eration of that bill with opening state- look ahead. First, let me remind my colleagues in every year that we have f ments. Although we do not have any rollcall votes today, I hope the chair- waged war, our troops have fought to PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE man and ranking member will work to- uphold certain ideals: the ideals of de- The Honorable JOHN E. SUNUNU led gether to reach an agreement for com- mocracy, of liberty, and of freedom. the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: pletion of that bill during tomorrow’s They are those very same principles upon which this Nation was founded in I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the session. 1776 and they are the principles we United States of America, and to the Repub- Over the course of the next several strive to live by today in 2006. We saw lic for which it stands, one nation under God, days, we have orientation events for indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. that play out in last week’s election, a Senators-elect for the 110th Congress. natural manifestation of those ideals. f We will be welcoming them a little bit We saw democracy at work, an oppor- later tonight at a dinner that formally APPOINTMENT OF ACTING tunity for the American people to kicks off that orientation meeting. We PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE speak, to influence Government. So will also have our leadership elections The PRESIDING OFFICER. The while I, of course, was disappointed in this week and policy luncheons as well. clerk will please read a communication the outcome, we are not discouraged, to the Senate from the President pro Those will be on Tuesday and Wednes- and people come back today not dis- day. The Democratic elections will tempore (Mr. STEVENS). couraged because, as I have said, this The assistant legislative clerk read occur Tuesday morning, followed by election was democracy at work. the following letter: their Democratic policy luncheon, and Change can be tough. Change opens on this side of the aisle we will proceed U.S. SENATE, the door, however, to new opportunity, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, with our elections on Wednesday morn- and with that new opportunity comes Washington, DC, November 13, 2006. ing, with our policy luncheon to follow new hopes. The American people have To the Senate: that afternoon. Given this schedule, spoken and now is the time for us to Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, our first vote will likely occur some- move forward together. That is a very of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby time Tuesday—late Tuesday afternoon. powerful message from the American appoint the Honorable JOHN E. SUNUNU, a We do hope to finish the military con- people: Move forward and move forward Senator from the State of New Hampshire, struction bill on Tuesday afternoon. to perform the duties of the Chair. together. TED STEVENS, This week we will also consider a For a number of my colleagues—and President pro tempore. short-term continuing resolution. The I think of this as I mention the ori- Mr. SUNUNU thereupon assumed the current CR expires on Friday, and we entation program that begins for our chair as Acting President pro tempore. need to pass a further resolution as new colleagues for the next Congress— soon as we possibly can. I have talked moving forward means concentrating f to the Democratic leader about this in part on paving the way for their suc- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME and we hope we will act on this quick- cessors. For them, it is a time of tran- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ly. sition. The next few weeks, the last of pore. Under the previous order, the This week we will also work toward the 109th Congress, will be my final leadership time is reserved. agreements and passage of the Vietnam weeks serving as a Senator, but as f normal trade relations legislation and most everyone knows, I self-limited my the U.S.-India nuclear agreement, as time as a Senator 12 years ago, so I MORNING BUSINESS well as other appropriations measures have known every day—every day for The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- that can be considered. We will keep the last 12 years—that I would be de- pore. Under the previous order, there Members apprised as we schedule these parting this body next month, and it

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So I would hope before the distin- ness of the 109th Congress, and that is forward. guished majority leader ends his career where I will be concentrating my ef- Last week the American people spoke as a Senator, which has been a mark- forts. for change. In the months ahead, Sen- edly significant career, that we can do As I look back on this Congress, the ate Democrats will fight for change. that. It should be the law of the land, Republican majority has accomplished We are going to focus on three prior- and hopefully it will be in the next cou- many things of which I am very proud. ities, including bipartisanship. We have ple months. We submitted the tax cuts for every to work together. We can’t accomplish Finally, this Senate and we Demo- American which have helped to create anything as Democrats standing alone. crats will do our very best to focus our 6 million jobs in the last 3 years. We As has been shown, the Republicans energies on the challenges facing our have waged a bold war on terror, which couldn’t accomplish anything standing country and take concrete steps to pro- has prevented every potential terror alone. We need to work together to tect our country and help working fam- attack on our soil right here in this pass legislation on a bipartisan basis country over the past 5 years. We have and send it to the White House. We ilies get ahead. For too long families given seniors prescription drug cov- must have open government—a new have struggled with high health care erage through Medicare for the first word: ‘‘transparency’’—and we have to costs while the big drug companies time, affordable prescription drug cov- have results. Bipartisanship is great. haven’t struggled. I am glad they have erage. We confirmed outstanding judi- But if people don’t see what we are not had to struggle, but I think we cial nominees, including two Supreme doing and there are no results, it is not need to have a more even playing Court justices. We passed a forward- as it should be. field—especially with insurance compa- looking energy bill. We strengthened We have a lot of challenges: health nies. For too long, ranchers in Nevada our commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS care, energy, the economy, including and farmers all across this country here at home and around the world. We these deficits we have; Iraq. We need to have struggled to fill their tanks with have eliminated frivolous class action restore checks and balances. Last gas and to have enough money in their lawsuits. And we did all of this in one Wednesday or Thursday I met a lot of bank accounts to do that which they of the most challenging partisan polit- press people in the audience and I said need to do. But they have seen these ical environments ever. to each of them: I will bet most of you big oil companies get the tax breaks But as we move forward—and that here have never watched a congres- that I personally do not think they de- really does officially begin today—we sional conference in session, a con- serve. I don’t think the American peo- begin with finishing the business of the ference committee meeting. It is true. ple believe they deserve them either. 109th Congress, and we must work to- We haven’t had one. That is what we For too long, all Americans have gether to overcome that partisanship used to do here. We used to have them we have seen in the past, that crippling worried about the direction of the war for a couple of hundred years, and for a in Iraq only to see Congress refuse to partisanship that has plagued us in the couple of decades I was involved in recent past. America wants results and have a real debate on the issues. On a them. But during the last at least 6 America wants solutions, and it is with personal basis, I have encouraged the years, we haven’t had any—a con- that focus we enter the waning days of President to listen to what the Baker- ference where we have a House bill and the 109th Congress. We must return to Hamilton working group has to say, a Senate bill and we have an open an era of working together in a civil, and I know he will do that. I think it meeting, and Republicans make sug- bipartisan fashion. It is my hope both is important that he is willing to meet gestions on how the bill could be made parties, Republicans and Democrats, with those people. They are a tremen- better, and Democrats make sugges- will work toward governing together to dous group of very patriotic Americans tions, and there is a vote taken pub- produce those solutions, to produce with significant experience. On the licly. We haven’t done that, and that is those tangible results for the American Democratic side, as an example, you people. That begins here, and it begins not good. We need to do that. That is have the former Secretary of Defense now. what I am talking about, open govern- and former Presidential Chief of Staff. This week the Senate agenda will ment, these checks and balances our They are good people, Democrats and focus, as we mentioned earlier, on com- Founding Fathers set forth in that doc- Republicans, who are going to be talk- pleting the remaining appropriations ument we call the Constitution, three ing to the President. If we are going to bills, and in the days and in the weeks separate, equal branches of govern- have a new direction in Iraq, the Presi- ahead, we will consider the nomination ment. dent must listen to new ideas. This is a of Bob Gates as Secretary of Defense I commend the distinguished major- step in the right direction. ity leader. We worked together here in and, as we just stated, the Vietnam That is why last week I asked the trade legislation and the U.S.-India ci- the Senate to come up with the most significant lobbying and ethics reform President to convene a bipartisan con- vilian nuclear technology bill. Each of gressional leadership group and invite us has many ideas to contribute to the in a quarter of a century—since Water- gate, actually. We passed that. We other people, too, if he wants, of discourse and I know we will continue course. It is his meeting. But if he to do that. We must build on our suc- passed it on a bipartisan basis. We in- cluded not only lobby and ethics re- wants, to have Secretary Baker, Con- cesses, the successes that make Amer- gressman Hamilton, members of the ica the best place—the best place—to form; we had, as a result of a number of Senators led by DIANNE FEINSTEIN, a military. I think if we spent a couple of raise a family, the best place to start a days doing this—however long the business, and the best place to get and provision in there dealing with ear- marks, to make earmarks more trans- President sees fit—I think it would be keep a job. Now is the time for us to helpful to have if he heard what we had get back to work. parent. The bill we passed out of here slowed the revolving door between gov- to say. If we are going to have a new f ernment employees and lobbyists and direction in Iraq, the President must RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY eliminated gifts paid for by lobbyists listen to new ideas. That is why I felt LEADER and substantially expanded disclosure comfortable in suggesting this to the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- by lobbyists. It limited privately fund- President. pore. The Democratic leader is recog- ed travel in many instances, and re- We Democrats have some very con- nized. quired more disclosure. It stopped crete ideas as to what we think should

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I hope we find joined together to put a provision in hope, for the good of the American peo- more and more of those opportunities that bill that said the year 2006 will be ple, we can continue to look forward— as we move forward on the great issues a year of significant transition in Iraq. not dwell on the past but look forward. of our time, including Iraq, energy, The year 2006 is coming to an end. We I hope very much we can get our so- health care, and the rest of the issues need to implement that law. called tax extenders done. The reason with which we must deal as a country. We, as Democrats, also offered an these are important to do is they are I will say this as well. In the days amendment that received 40 votes critical tax relief for American fami- ahead, we will hear many things about called the Reed-Levin or Levin-Reed lies and businesses that will expire if some of our colleagues, some of whom amendment, however you want to look we don’t do something—a deduction for are newcomers to our institution, the at it, to begin a change of course, to college tuition, deduction for State and U.S. Senate, and some of them who are set a framework to change course. For local sales taxes. The manager of the leaving. For me, it is a sad day that example, in that legislation, we called bill on military construction is Kay Senator CHAFEE and Senator DEWINE, for responsibly redeploying our troops Bailey Hutchison from Texas. This has who were members of the Gang of 14, to transform the mission to training, been her issue because the large State will not be around to be a part of that counterterror, logistics, force protec- of Texas is losing those families’ tax tion. Does this mean pulling all the deductions, deductions for out-of-pock- future bipartisan coalition that we are troops out now? Of course it doesn’t. et expenses incurred by teachers and going to have to have in the Senate. But it does say we must start rede- for businesses, the research and devel- But I hope, on the side of both the ploying troops as soon as possible. opment tax credit, the work oppor- Democrats and the Republicans, that Second, the sectarian differences tunity tax credits and Welfare-to-Work there is a great number of Members of must be reconciled. They are plaguing tax credits. These things are extremely the Senate on both sides of the aisle the country. We have had in the last 2 important. Unless we act to extend this who will come together to address days, just that we know of, almost 200 relief in the next few weeks, families those significant issues that face us as Iraqis killed, 3 American soldiers, 4 will be facing a tax increase next year. a country. British soldiers. We must push for That is not acceptable and we need to As I spent my time in Colorado for changes to the Iraqi Constitution and act. most of the last month and traveled power and resource sharing. It is a new day in the Senate. Let’s around the State, most of the people in I believe it is time for our President work together and move America for- my State were making one statement to call for a regional conference that ward. I offer my hand to my friends on to us as a Congress and that was to get he participants in. I spoke to the King the other side of the aisle. I have about the people’s business. They want of Jordan today. He thought it was a reached out to my friend, Senator us to do the work that they so fer- good idea to have the President call for FRIST. We are going to do everything vently want to be accomplished for this a meeting of the leaders of Egypt, we can to have the country know we country. I believe in my State—which I Saudi Arabia, Jordan—even Syria. It is are doing good things in the next few believe is reflective of what is hap- a regional problem. Let’s talk about weeks. And I reached out to my friend, pening around the country—they want this regionally. It is more their prob- MITCH MCCONNELL, who I understand us to set a new direction and to be suc- lem than our problem. They have more will be the next Republican leader, to cessful in our undertaking in Iraq. I to lose or win than we do. So I think a work together on the issues of the next join the minority leader, Senator REID, regional conference would be very im- Congress as we have on many issues in in his comments about how we ought portant to regionalize our strategy. the past. to move forward in trying to create a We must revitalize the failed con- I suggest the absence of a quorum. bipartisan approach to achieving suc- struction efforts. It was stunning to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- cess in Iraq. see in the weekend news how much less pore. The clerk will call the roll. oil is being produced there in Iraq than The assistant legislative clerk pro- As I traveled around my State, and before the war. It was stunning to see ceeded to call the roll. as I traveled around the country as how little potable water is being pro- Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I ask well, I think the issue of energy inde- duced there than before the war. And unanimous consent the order for the pendence has become an issue on which to see that the electricity in Baghdad— quorum call be rescinded. people very much want us to get be- as an example, prior to the war it was The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- yond the rhetoric they have heard for 16 hours a day, and now it is down to pore. Without objection, it is so or- the last 30 years. The Energy Policy less than 4 hours a day. We have to re- dered. Act of 2005 was one of the few bipar- vitalize our failed reconstruction ef- f tisan efforts that ultimately succeeded forts. in this Congress. I hope, as we move Finally, we have to rebuild our mili- BIPARTISANSHIP ahead on the issue of energy, we will tary. We do not have a single Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I find ways of embracing conservation, undeployed Army unit that is battle thank both the majority leader and mi- embracing renewable energy, embrac- ready. Everything is in need of repair nority leader for their comments this ing the new technologies of today so we or replacement—replenishment. The afternoon and for setting forth the can in fact get our hands on energy Pentagon has told us it will cost $75 tone of moving forward in a spirit of bi- independence, which is so critical. It is billion to bring the military up to what partisanship on behalf of our country. I critical for our Nation from the point it was before the war. We want to work want to quickly make four points. of view of the national security of the and see if we can accomplish that. It is going to be very important for United States of America and the Those are our suggestions. us in the weeks ahead, and in the new world. It is critical for our Nation in From Iraq to the economy, there is Congress, that we do find the seeds of terms of our economic security, and it much to do in the next few weeks and bipartisanship which we have found in is critical for our Nation in terms of then at the beginning of the new year the past in many of the efforts that the environmental security which is and a new Congress—so much to do. We have gone on in this body. For me, dur- also at stake on the issue of energy. Fi- must take advantage of the next few ing my first 2 years as a Senator, one nally, it is critical to our country as to weeks and get as much done as we can. of the things I will always remember as how we provide new opportunities for There are 55 Republicans, there are 45 one of the best times of the Senate is rural America as we grow our way to Democrats, we understand that—for when we came together with the Gang energy independence in this country.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21857 Finally, I would like to make a com- lic works, military installations, facilities, and tion, Air Force’’ under Public Law 109–13, ment on an issue which I believe con- real property for the Army as currently author- $10,800,000 are hereby rescinded. tinues to break the backs of the Amer- ized by law, including personnel in the Army MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE Corps of Engineers and other personal services ican people and bankrupt American (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS AND TRANSFER OF necessary for the purposes of this appropriation, FUNDS) businesses today and that is the issue and for construction and operation of facilities of health care and the costs of health in support of the functions of the Commander in For acquisition, construction, installation, care, which have risen astronomically. Chief, $2,172,622,000, to remain available until and equipment of temporary or permanent pub- We have left almost 50 million people September 30, 2011: Provided, That of this lic works, installations, facilities, and real prop- of our country without health insur- amount, not to exceed $199,540,000 shall be erty for activities and agencies of the Depart- ment of Defense (other than the military depart- ance, 77,000 in my State of Colorado available for study, planning, design, architect and engineer services, and host nation support, ments), as currently authorized by law, alone. $1,162,281,000, to remain available until Sep- I hope this institution, the Senate, as authorized by law, unless the Secretary of Defense determines that additional obligations tember 30, 2011: Provided, That such amounts of working with the House of Representa- are necessary for such purposes and notifies the this appropriation as may be determined by the tives, can deliver real results for the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Secretary of Defense may be transferred to such people of the United States of America Congress of the determination and the reasons appropriations of the Department of Defense in the weeks and years ahead. therefor: Provided further, That of the funds available for military construction or family Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I appropriated for ‘‘Military Construction, Army’’ housing as the Secretary may designate, to be suggest the absence of a quorum. under Public Law 109–114, $43,348,000 are here- merged with and to be available for the same The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- by rescinded: Provided further, That of the purposes, and for the same time period, as the funds appropriated for ‘‘Military Construction, appropriation or fund to which transferred: pore. The clerk will call the roll. Provided further, That of the amount appro- The assistant legislative clerk pro- Army’’ under Public Law 109–13, $125,800,000 are hereby rescinded: Provided further, That of priated, not to exceed $172,150,000 shall be avail- ceeded to call the roll. the amount provided under this heading, able for study, planning, design, and architect Mrs. HUTCHISON. Madam President, $34,800,000 is designated as an emergency re- and engineer services, as authorized by law, un- I ask unanimous consent that the order quirement pursuant to section 402 of S. Con. less the Secretary of Defense determines that ad- for the quorum call be rescinded. Res. 83 (109th Congress), the concurrent resolu- ditional obligations are necessary for such pur- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. MUR- tion on the budget for fiscal year 2007, as made poses and notifies the Committees on Appropria- KOWSKI). Without objection, it is so or- applicable in the Senate by section 7035 of Pub- tions of both Houses of Congress of the deter- dered. lic Law 109–234. mination and the reasons therefor: Provided further, That of the funds appropriated for MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE f ‘‘Military Construction, Defense-Wide’’ under CORPS Public Law 108–132, $9,000,000 are hereby re- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS OF FUNDS) VETERANS AFFAIRS AND RE- scinded: Provided further, That of the funds ap- For acquisition, construction, installation, propriated for ‘‘Military Construction, Defense- LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- and equipment of temporary or permanent pub- Wide’’ under Public Law 108–324, $43,000,000 are TIONS ACT, 2007 lic works, naval installations, facilities, and real hereby rescinded: Provided further, That of the Mrs. HUTCHISON. Madam President, property for the Navy and Marine Corps as cur- funds appropriated for ‘‘Military Construction, I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- rently authorized by law, including personnel in Defense-Wide’’ under Public Law 109–114, the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and ate proceed to the immediate consider- $72,065,000 are hereby rescinded: Provided fur- other personal services necessary for the pur- ther, That of the amount provided under this ation of H.R. 5385, the Military Con- poses of this appropriation, $1,238,065,000, to re- heading, $100,886,000 is designated as an emer- struction and Veterans Affairs and re- main available until September 30, 2011: Pro- gency requirement pursuant to section 402 of S. lated agencies appropriations bill for vided, That of this amount, not to exceed Con. Res. 83 (109th Congress), the concurrent 2007. I further ask consent that the $71,626,000 shall be available for study, plan- resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2007, as committee-reported substitute be ning, design, and architect and engineer serv- made applicable in the Senate by section 7035 of agreed to as original text for the pur- ices, as authorized by law, unless the Secretary Public Law 109–234. of Defense determines that additional obliga- pose of further amendment, with no MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL tions are necessary for such purposes and noti- GUARD points of order waived by virtue of this fies the Committees on Appropriations of both agreement. Houses of Congress of the determination and the (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there reasons therefor: Provided further, That of the For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- objection? funds appropriated for ‘‘Military Construction, habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the Without objection, it is so ordered. Navy and Marine Corps’’ under Public Law 108– training and administration of the Army Na- The clerk will report the bill by title. 132, $30,000,000 are hereby rescinded: Provided tional Guard, and contributions therefore, as The legislative clerk read as follows: further, That of the funds appropriated for authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code, and Military Construction Author- A bill (H.R. 5385) making appropriations ‘‘Military Construction, Navy and Marine ization Acts; $539,804,000, to remain available for military quality of life functions of the Corps’’ under Public Law 108–324, $8,000,000 are until September 30, 2011: Provided, That of the Department of Defense, military construc- hereby rescinded. funds appropriated for Military Construction, tion, the Department of Veterans Affairs, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE Army National Guard’’ under Public Law 109– and related agencies for the fiscal year end- (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS OF FUNDS) 114, $2,129,000 are hereby rescinded. ing September 30, 2007, and for other pur- For acquisition, construction, installation, poses. and equipment of temporary or permanent pub- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL GUARD The Senate proceeded to consider the lic works, military installations, facilities, and For construction, acquisition; expansion, re- bill, which had been reported from the real property for the Air Force as currently au- habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the Committee on Appropriations, with an thorized by law, $1,214,885,000, to remain avail- training and administration of the Air National able until September 30, 2011: Provided, That of Guard, and contributions therefore, as author- amendment to strike all after the en- this amount, not to exceed $71,381,000 shall be ized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United States acting clause and insert in lieu thereof available for study, planning, design, and ar- Code, and Military Construction Authorization the following: chitect and engineer services, as authorized by Acts, $252,834,000, to remain available until Sep- That the following sums are appropriated, out law, unless the Secretary of Defense determines tember 30, 2011. of any money in the Treasury not otherwise ap- that additional obligations are necessary for MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY RESERVE such purposes and notifies the Committees on propriated, for military construction, the De- For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- Appropriations of both Houses of Congress of partment of Veterans Affairs, and related agen- habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the the determination and the reasons therefor: Pro- cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, training and administration of the Army Re- vided further, That of the funds appropriated 2007, and for other purposes, namely: serve as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, for ‘‘Military Construction, Air Force’’ under TITLE I United States Code, and Military Construction Public Law 108–324, $2,694,000 are hereby re- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Authorization Acts, $191,450,000, to remain scinded: Provided further, That of the funds ap- available until September 30, 2011. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY propriated for ‘‘Military Construction, Air (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS OF FUNDS) Force’’ under Public Law 109–114, $19,816,000 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY RESERVE For acquisition, construction, installation, are hereby rescinded: Provided further, That of For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- and equipment of temporary or permanent pub- the funds appropriated for ‘‘Military Construc- habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the

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None of the funds made available in MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE RESERVE DEFENSE-WIDE this title shall be used to: (1) acquire land; (2) provide for site preparation; or (3) install utili- For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- For expenses of family housing for the activi- ties for any family housing, except housing for habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the ties and agencies of the Departrnent of Defense which funds have been made available in an- training and administration of the Air Force Re- (other than the military departments) for oper- nual Acts making appropriations for military serve as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, ation and maintenance, leasing, and minor con- construction. United States Code, and Military Construction struction, as authorized by law, $48,506,000. Authorization Acts, $44,936,000, to remain avail- SEC. 107. None of the funds made available in DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FAMILY HOUSING able until September 30, 2011. this title for minor construction may be used to IMPROVEMENT FUND transfer or relocate any activity from one base NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION For the Department of Defense Family Hous- or installation to another, without prior notifi- SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM ing Improvement Fund, $2,500,000, to remain cation to the Committees on Appropriations of For the United States share of the cost of the available until expended, for family housing ini- both Houses of Congress. North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security In- tiatives undertaken pursuant to section 2883 of SEC. 108. None of the funds made available in vestment Program for the acquisition and con- title 10, United States Code, providing alter- this title may be used for the procurement of struction of military facilities and installations native means of acquiring and improving mili- steel for any construction project or activity for (including international military headquarters) tary family housing and supporting facilities. which American steel producers, fabricators, and for related expenses for the collective de- CHEMICAL DEMILITARIZATION CONSTRUCTION, and manufacturers have been denied the oppor- fense of the North Atlantic Treaty Area as au- DEFENSE-WIDE tunity to compete for such steel procurement. thorized by section 2806 of title 10, United States SEC. 109. None of the funds available to the Code, and Military Construction Authorization For expenses of construction, not otherwise Department of Defense for military construction Acts, $205,985,000, to remain available until ex- provided for, necessary for the destruction of or family housing during the current fiscal year pended. the United States stock-pile of lethal chemical may be used to pay real property taxes in any FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY agents and munitions in accordance with sec- foreign nation. tion 1412 of the Department of Defense Author- For expenses of family housing for the Army SEC. 110. None of the funds made available in ization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521), and for the for construction, including acquisition, replace- this title may be used to initiate a new installa- destruction of other chemical warfare materials ment, addition, expansion, extension, and alter- tion overseas without prior notification to the that are not in the chemical weapon stockpile, ation, as authorized by law, $578,791,000, to re- Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of as currently authorized by law, $140,993,000, to main available until September 30, 2011. Congress. remain available until September 30, 2011, which SEC. 111. None of the funds made available in FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, shall be only for the Assembled Chemical Weap- ARMY this title may be obligated for architect and en- ons Alternatives program. gineer contracts estimated by the Government to For expenses of family housing for the Army DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE exceed $500,000 for projects to be accomplished for operation and maintenance, including debt ACCOUNT 1990 in Japan, in any North Atlantic Treaty Organi- payment, leasing, minor construction, principal zation member country, or in countries bor- and interest charges, and insurance premiums, For deposit into the Department of Defense dering the Arabian Sea if that country has not as authorized by law, $675,617,000. Base Closure Account 1990, established by sec- tion 2906(a)(1) of the Defense Base Closure and increased its defense spending by at least 3 per- FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 note), cent in calendar year 2005, unless such con- MARINE CORPS $191,220,000, to remain available until expended. tracts are awarded to United States firms or For expenses of family housing for the Navy United States firms in joint venture with host DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE and Marine Corps for construction, including nation firms. ACCOUNT 2005 acquisition, replacement, addition, expansion, SEC. 112. None of the funds made available in extension, and alteration, as authorized by law, For deposit into the Department of Defense this title for military construction in the United $305,071,000, to remain available until September Base Closure Account 2005, established by sec- States territories and possessions in the Pacific 30, 2011. tion 2906A(a)(1) of the Defense Base Closure and on Kwajalein Atoll, or in countries bor- FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 dering the Arabian Sea, may be used to award NAVY AND MARINE CORPS note), $5,237,100,000, to remain available until any contract estimated by the Government to ex- expended. For expenses of family housing for the Navy ceed $1,000,000 to a foreign contractor: Provided, and Marine Corps for operation and mainte- ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS That this section shall not be applicable to con- nance, including debt payment, leasing, minor SEC. 101. None of the funds made available in tract awards for which the lowest responsive construction, principal and interest charges, this title shall be expended for payments under and responsible bid of a United States con- and insurance premiums, as authorized by law, a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract for construction, tractor exceeds the lowest responsive and re- $498,525,000. where cost estimates exceed $25,000, to be per- sponsible bid of a foreign contractor by greater FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE formed within the United States, except Alaska, than 20 percent: Provided further, That this sec- tion shall not apply to contract awards for mili- (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS OF FUNDS) without the specific approval in writing of the tary construction on Kwajalein Atoll for which For expenses of family housing for the Air Secretary of Defense setting forth the reasons the lowest responsive and responsible bid is sub- Force for construction, including acquisition, therefor. mitted by a Marshallese contractor. replacement, addition, expansion, extension, SEC. 102. Funds made available in this title for SEC. 113. The Secretary of Defense is to inform and alteration, as authorized by law, construction shall be available for hire of pas- the appropriate committees of both Houses of $1,182,138,000, to remain available until Sep- senger motor vehicles. Congress, including the Committees on Appro- tember 30, 2011: Provided, That of the funds ap- SEC. 103. Funds made available in this title for priations, of the plans and scope of any pro- propriated for ‘‘Family Housing Construction, construction may be used for advances to the posed military exercise involving United States Air Force’’ under Public Law 108–324, Federal Highway Administration, Department personnel 30 days prior to its occurring, if $23,400,000 are hereby rescinded: Provided fur- of Transportation, for the construction of access amounts expended for construction, either tem- ther, That of the funds appropriated for ‘‘Fam- roads as authorized by section 210 of title 23, porary or permanent, are anticipated to exceed ily Housing Construction, Air Force’’ under United States Code, when projects authorized $750,000. Public Law 109–114, $42,800,000 are hereby re- therein are certified as important to the na- SEC. 114. Not more than 20 percent of the scinded. tional defense by the Secretary of Defense. SEC. 104. None of the funds made available in funds made available in this title which are lim- FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, this title may be used to begin construction of ited for obligation during the current fiscal year AIR FORCE new bases in the United States for which spe- shall be obligated during the last two months of For expenses of family housing for the Air cific appropriations have not been made. the fiscal year. Force for operation and maintenance, including SEC. 105. None of the funds made available in (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) debt payment, leasing, minor construction, prin- this title shall be used for purchase of land or SEC. 115. Funds appropriated to the Depart- cipal and interest charges, and authorized by land easements in excess of 100 percent of the ment of Defense for construction in prior years law, insurance premiums, as $755,071,000. value as determined by the Army Corps of Engi- shall be available for construction authorized FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE neers or the Naval Facilities Engineering Com- for each such military department by the au- For expenses of family housing for the activi- mand, except: (1) where there is a determination thorizations enacted into law during the current ties and agencies of the Department of Defense of value by a Federal court; (2) purchases nego- session of Congress.

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SEC. 116. For military construction or family rectly to the Fund; or (2) the Department of De- 403, chapter 603, or chapter 903 of title 10, housing projects that are being completed with fense Military Unaccompanied Housing Im- United States Code, for the maintenance or re- funds otherwise expired or lapsed for obligation, provement Fund from amounts appropriated for pair of general and flag officer quarters at the expired or lapsed funds may be used to pay the construction of military unaccompanied housing military service academy under the jurisdiction cost of associated supervision, inspection, over- in ‘‘Military Construction’’ accounts, to be of that Secretary: Provided further, That each head, engineering and design on those projects merged with and to be available for the same Secretary of a military department shall provide and on subsequent claims, if any. purposes and for the same period of time as an annual report by February 15 to the congres- SEC. 117. Notwithstanding any other provision amounts appropriated directly to the Fund: Pro- sional defense committees on the amount of of law, any funds made available to a military vided, That appropriations made available to funds that were derived under section 2601, department or defense agency for the construc- the Funds shall be available to cover the costs, chapter 403, chapter 603, or chapter 903 of title tion of military projects may be obligated for a as defined in section 502(5) of the Congressional 10, United States Code, in the previous year and military construction project or contract, or for Budget Act of 1974, of direct loans or loan guar- were obligated for the construction, improve- any portion of such a project or contract, at any antees issued by the Department of Defense pur- ment, repair, or maintenance of any military fa- time before the end of the fourth fiscal year suant to the provisions of subchapter IV of cility or infrastructure. after the fiscal year for which funds for such chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, per- SEC. 124. Amounts contained in the Ford Is- project were made available, if the funds obli- taining to alternative means of acquiring and land Improvement Account established by sub- gated for such project: (1) are obligated from improving military family housing, military un- section (h) of section 2814 of title 10, United funds available for military construction accompanied housing, and supporting facilities. States Code, are appropriated and shall be projects; and (2) do not exceed the amount ap- SEC. 121. (a) Not later than 60 days before available until expended for the purposes speci- propriated for such project, plus any amount by issuing any solicitation for a contract with the fied in subsection (i)(1) of such section or until which the cost of such project is increased pur- private sector for military family housing the transferred pursuant to subsection (i)(3) of such suant to law. Secretary of the military department concerned section. SEC. 118. (a) Not later than December 1, 2006, shall submit to the Committees on Appropria- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with tions of both Houses of Congress the notice de- SEC. 125. None of the funds made available in the Secretary of State, shall submit to the Com- scribed in subsection (b). this title, or in any Act making appropriations mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of (b)(1) A notice referred to in subsection (a) is for military construction which remain available Congress a report on actions taken by the De- a notice of any guarantee (including the making for obligation, may be obligated or expended to partment of Defense and the Department of of mortgage or rental payments) proposed to be carry out a military construction, land acquisi- State during the previous fiscal year to encour- made by the Secretary to the private party tion, or family housing project at or for a mili- age host countries to assume a greater share of under the contract involved in the event of— tary installation approved for closure, or at a the common defense burden of such countries (A) the closure or realignment of the installa- military installation for the purposes of sup- and the United States. tion for which housing is provided under the porting a function that has been approved for (b) The report under subsection (a) shall in- contract; realignment to another installation, in 2005 clude a description of— (B) a reduction in force of units stationed at under the Defense Base Closure and Realign- (1) attempts to secure cash and in-kind con- installation; or ment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public tributions from host countries for military con- (C) the extended deployment overseas of units Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), unless such a struction projects; stationed at such installation. project at a military installation approved for (2) attempts to achieve economic incentives of- (2) Each notice under this subsection shall realignment will support a continuing mission fered by host countries to encourage private in- specify the nature of the guarantee involved or function at that installation or a new mission vestment for the benefit of the United States and assess the extent and likelihood, if any, of or function that is planned for that installation, Armed Forces; the liability of the Federal Government with re- or unless the Secretary of Defense certifies that (3) attempts to recover funds due to be paid to spect to the guarantee. the cost to the United States of carrying out such project would be less than the cost to the the United States by host countries for assets (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) United States of cancelling such project, or if deeded or otherwise imparted to host countries SEC. 122. In addition to any other transfer au- upon the cessation of United States operations the project is at an active component base that thority to the Department of Defense, amounts shall be established as an enclave or in the case at military installations; may be transferred from the accounts estab- (4) the amount spent by host countries on de- of projects having multi-agency use, that an- lished by sections 2906(a)(1) and 2906A(a)(1) of other Government agency has indicated it will fense, in dollars and in terms of the percent of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act gross domestic product (GDP) of the host coun- assume ownership of the completed project. The of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 note), to the fund estab- Secretary of Defense may not transfer funds try; and lished by section 1013(d) of the Demonstration (5) for host countries that are members of the made available as a result of this limitation from Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 any military construction project, land acquisi- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), (42 U.S.C. 3374) to pay for expenses associated the amount contributed to NATO by host coun- tion, or family housing project to another ac- with the Homeowners Assistance Program. Any count or use such funds for another purpose or tries, in dollars and in terms of the percent of amounts transferred shall be merged with and the total NATO budget. project without the prior approval of the Com- be available for the same purposes and for the mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of (c) In this section, the term ‘‘host country’’ same time period as the fund to which trans- means other member countries of NATO, Japan, Congress. This section shall not apply to mili- ferred. tary construction projects, land acquisition, or South Korea, and United States allies bordering SEC. 123. Notwithstanding this or any other the Arabian Sea. family housing projects for which the project is provision of law, funds made available in this vital to the national security or the protection of (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) title for operation and maintenance of family health, safety, or environmental quality: Pro- SEC. 119. In addition to any other transfer au- housing shall be the exclusive source of funds vided, That the Secretary of Defense shall no- thority available to the Department of Defense, for repair and maintenance of all family hous- tify the congressional defense committees within proceeds deposited to the Department of Defense ing units, including general or flag officer quar- seven days of a decision to carry out such a Base Closure Account established by section ters: Provided, That not more than $35,000 per military construction project. 207(a)(1) of the Defense Authorization Amend- unit may be spent annually for the maintenance TITLE II ments and Base Closure and Realignment Act and repair of any general or flag officer quar- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (10 U.S.C. 2687 note) pursuant to section ters without 30 days prior notification to the 207(a)(2)(C) of such Act, may be transferred to Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of VETERANS BENEFITS PROGRAMS the account established by section 2906(a)(1) of Congress, except that an after-the-fact notifica- COMPENSATION AND PENSIONS the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act tion shall be submitted if the limitation is ex- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 note), to be merged with, ceeded solely due to costs associated with envi- For the payment of compensation benefits to and to be available for the same purposes and ronmental remediation that could not be reason- or on behalf of veterans and a pilot program for the same time period as that account. ably anticipated at the time of the budget sub- disability examinations as authorized by law (38 (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) mission: Provided further, That the Under Sec- U.S.C. 107, chapters 11, 13, 18, 51, 53, 55, and SEC. 120. Subject to 30 days prior notification retary of Defense (Comptroller) is to report an- 61); pension benefits to or on behalf of veterans to the Committees on Appropriations of both nually to the Committees on Appropriations of as authorized by law (38 U.S.C. chapters 15, 51, Houses of Congress, such additional amounts as both Houses of Congress all operation and main- 53, 55, and 61; 92 Stat. 2508); and burial benefits, may be determined by the Secretary of Defense tenance expenditures for each individual gen- the Reinstated Entitlement Program for Sur- may be transferred to: (1) the Department of De- eral or flag officer quarters for the prior fiscal vivors, emergency and other officers’ retirement fense Family Housing Improvement Fund from year: Provided further, That nothing in this sec- pay, adjusted-service credits and certificates, amounts appropriated for construction in ‘‘Fam- tion precludes the Secretary of a military de- payment of premiums due on commercial life in- ily Housing’’ accounts, to be merged with and to partment, after notifying the congressional de- surance policies guaranteed under the provi- be available for the same purposes and for the fense committees and waiting 21 days, from sions of title IV of the Servicemembers Civil Re- same period of time as amounts appropriated di- using funds derived under section 2601, chapter lief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 540 et seq.) and for other

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benefits as authorized by law (38 U.S.C. 107, GUARANTEED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING LOANS FOR 38, United States Code, to remain available until 1312, 1977, and 2106, chapters 23, 51, 53, 55, and HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT September 30, 2008, $412,000,000, plus reimburse- 61; 43 Stat. 122, 123; 45 Stat. 735; 76 Stat. 1198), For the administrative expenses to carry out ments, of which not less than $15,000,000 shall $38,007,095,000, to remain available until ex- the guaranteed transitional housing loan pro- be used for Gulf War Illness research. pended: Provided, That not to exceed $28,112,000 gram authorized by subchapter VI of chapter 37 NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION of the amount appropriated under this heading of title 38, United States Code, not to exceed For necessary expenses of the National Ceme- shall be reimbursed to ‘‘General operating ex- $750,000 of the amounts appropriated by this Act tery Administration for operations and mainte- penses’’ and ‘‘Medical services’’ for necessary for ‘‘General operating expenses’’ and ‘‘Medical nance, not otherwise provided for, including expenses in implementing the provisions of services’’ may be expended. uniforms or allowances therefor; cemeterial ex- chapters 51, 53, and 55 of title 38, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION penses as authorized by law; purchase of one Code, the funding source for which is specifi- MEDICAL SERVICES passenger motor vehicle for use in cemeterial op- cally provided as the ‘‘Compensation and pen- erations; and hire of passenger motor vehicles, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) sions’’ appropriation: Provided further, That $160,733,000, of which not to exceed $8,037,000 For necessary expenses for furnishing, as au- such sums as may be earned on an actual quali- shall be available until September 30, 2008. thorized by law, inpatient and outpatient care fying patient basis, shall be reimbursed to DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION ‘‘Medical care collections fund’’ to augment the and treatment to beneficiaries of the Depart- GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES funding of individual medical facilities for nurs- ment of Veterans Affairs and veterans described ing home care provided to pensioners as author- in section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) ized. including care and treatment in facilities not For necessary operating expenses of the De- under the jurisdiction of the Department, and partment of Veterans Affairs, not otherwise pro- READJUSTMENT BENEFITS including medical supplies and equipment and vided for, including administrative expenses in For the payment of readjustment and rehabili- salaries and expenses of healthcare employees support of Department-Wide capital planning, tation benefits to or on behalf of veterans as au- hired under title 38, United States Code, and aid management and policy activities, uniforms or thorized by law (38 U.S.C. chapters 21, 30, 31, to State homes as authorized by section 1741 of allowances therefor; not to exceed $25,000 for of- 34, 35, 36, 39, 51, 53, 55, and 61), $3,262,006,000, title 38, United States Code; and for necessary ficial reception and representation expenses; to remain available until expended: Provided, expenses in the administration of the medical, hire of passenger motor vehicles; and reimburse- That expenses for rehabilitation program serv- hospital, nursing home, domiciliary, construc- ment of the General Services Administration for ices and assistance which the Secretary is au- tion, supply, and research activities, as author- security guard services, and the Department of thorized to provide under section 3104(a) of title ized by law; administrative expenses in support Defense for the cost of overseas employee mail, 38, United States Code, other than under sub- of capital policy activities; and administrative $1,467,764,000: Provided, That expenses for serv- section (a)(1), (2), (5), and (11) of that section, and legal expenses of the Department for col- ices and assistance authorized under para- shall be charged to this account. lecting and recovering amounts owed the De- graphs (1), (2), (5), and (11) of section 3104(a) of VETERANS INSURANCE AND INDEMNITIES partment as authorized under chapter 17 of title title 38, United States Code, that the Secretary For military and naval insurance, national 38, United States Code, and the Federal Medical of Veterans Affairs determines are necessary to service life insurance, servicemen’s indemnities, Care Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 2651 et seq.); enable entitled veterans: (1) to the maximum ex- service-disabled veterans insurance, and vet- $28,689,000,000, plus reimbursements: Provided, tent feasible, to become employable and to ob- erans mortgage life insurance as authorized by That of the funds made available under this tain and maintain suitable employment; or (2) to title 38, United States Code, chapter 19; 70 Stat. heading) not to exceed $1,350,000,000 shall be achieve maximum independence in daily living, 887; 72 Stat. 487, $49,850,000, to remain available available until September 30, 2008: Provided fur- shall be charged to this account: Provided fur- until expended. ther, That, notwithstanding any other provision ther, That the Veterans Benefits Administration VETERANS HOUSING BENEFIT PROGRAM FUND of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall shall be funded at not less than $1,167,859,000: PROGRAM ACCOUNT establish a priority for treatment for veterans Provided further, That of the funds made avail- able under this heading, not to exceed (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) who are service-connected disabled, lower in- come, or have special needs: Provided further, $75,000,000 shall be available for obligation until For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans, September 30, 2008: Provided further, That from such sums as may be necessary to carry out the That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall give the funds made available under this heading, program, as authorized by subchapters I the Veterans Benefits Administration may pur- through III of chapter 37 of title 38, United priority funding for the provision of basic med- ical benefits to veterans in enrollment priority chase up to two passenger motor vehicles for use States Code: Provided, That such costs, includ- in operations of that Administration in Manila, groups 1 through 6: Provided further, That, not- ing the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as Philippines. withstanding any other provision of law, the defined in section 502 of the Congressional OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Budget Act of 1974: Provided further, That dur- Secretary of Veterans Affairs may authorize the dispensing of prescription drugs from Veterans For necessary expenses of the Office of In- ing fiscal year 2007, within the resources avail- spector General, to include information tech- able, not to exceed $500,000 in gross obligations Health Administration facilities to enrolled vet- erans with privately written prescriptions based nology, in carrying out the provisions of the In- for direct loans are authorized for specially spector General Act of 1978, $70,599,000, of on requirements established by the Secretary: adapted housing loans. which $3,474,950 shall remain available until Provided further, That the implementation of In addition, for administrative expenses to September 30, 2008. the program described in the previous proviso carry out the direct and guaranteed loan pro- CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTS grams, $153,185,000. shall incur no additional cost to the Department of Veterans Affairs. For constructing, altering, extending and im- VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION LOANS PROGRAM proving any of the facilities including parking MEDICAL FACILITIES ACCOUNT projects under the jurisdiction or for the use of For necessary expenses for the maintenance (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) the Department of Veterans Affairs, or for any and operation of hospitals, nursing homes, and of the purposes set forth in sections 316, 2404, For the cost of direct loans, $53,000, as au- domiciliary facilities and other necessary facili- thorized by chapter 31 of title 38, United States 2406, 8102, 8103, 8106, 8108, 8109, 8110, and 8122 ties for the Veterans Health Administration; for of title 38, United States Code, including plan- Code: Provided, That such costs, including the administrative expenses in support of planning, cost of modifying such loans, shall be as defined ning, architectural and engineering services, design, project management, real property ac- construction management services, maintenance in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act quisition and disposition, construction and ren- of 1974: Provided further, That funds made or guarantee period services costs associated ovation of any facility under the jurisdiction or with equipment guarantees provided under the available under this heading are available to for the use of the Department; for oversight, en- subsidize gross obligations for the principal project, services of claims analysts, offsite utility gineering and architectural activities not and storm drainage system construction costs, amount of direct loans not to exceed $4,242,000. charged to project costs; for repairing, altering, In addition, for administrative expenses nec- and site acquisition, where the estimated cost of improving or providing facilities in the several a project is more than the amount set forth in essary to carry out the direct loan program, hospitals and homes under the jurisdiction of $305,000, which may be transferred to and section 8104(a)(3)(A) of title 38, United States the Department, not otherwise provided for, ei- Code, or where funds for a project were made merged with the appropriation for ‘‘General op- ther by contract or by the hire of temporary em- erating expenses’’. available in a previous major project appropria- ployees and purchase of materials; for leases of tion, $429,000,000, to remain available until ex- NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN HOUSING LOAN facilities; and for laundry and food services, pended, of which $2,000,000 shall be to make re- PROGRAM ACCOUNT $3,569,000,000, plus reimbursements, of which imbursements as provided in section 13 of the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) $250,000,000 shall be available until September Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 612) for For administrative expenses to carry out the 30, 2008. claims paid for contract disputes: Provided, direct loan program authorized by subchapter V MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC RESEARCH That except for advance planning activities) in- of chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, For necessary expenses in carrying out pro- cluding needs assessments which may or may $615,000: Provided, That no new loans in excess grams of medical and prosthetic research and not lead to capital investments, and other cap- of $30,000,000 may be made in fiscal year 2007. development as authorized by chapter 73 of title ital asset management related activities, such as

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portfolio development and management activi- contractual costs associated with operations au- SEC. 207. Appropriations available in this title ties, and investment strategy studies funded thorized by chapter 3109 of title 5, United States shall be available to pay prior year obligations through the advance planning fund and the Code, $1,255,900,000, to remain available until of corresponding prior year appropriations ac- planning and design activities funded through September 30, 2008: Provided, That none of these counts resulting from sections 3328(a), 3334, and the design fund and CARES funds, including funds may be obligated until the Department of 3712(a) of title 31, United States Code, except needs assessments which may or may not lead to Veterans Affairs submits to the Committees on that if such obligations are from trust fund ac- capital investments, none of the funds appro- Appropriations of both Houses of Congress, and counts they shall be payable from ‘‘Compensa- priated under this heading shall be used for any such Committees approve, a plan for expendi- tion and pensions’’. project which has not been approved by the ture that: (1) meets the capital planning and in- SEC. 208. Notwithstanding any other provision Congress in the budgetary process: Provided vestment control review requirements established of law, during fiscal year 2007, the Secretary of further, That funds provided in this appropria- by the Office of Management and Budget; (2) Veterans Affairs shall, from the National Serv- tion for fiscal year 2007, for each approved complies with the Department of Veterans Af- ice Life Insurance Fund (38 U.S.C. 1920), the project (except those for CARES activities ref- fairs enterprise architecture; (3) conforms with Veterans’ Special Life Insurance Fund (38 erenced above) shall be obligated: (1) by the an established enterprise life cycle methodology; U.S.C. 1923), and the United States Government awarding of a construction documents contract and (4) complies with the acquisition rules, re- Life Insurance Fund (38 U.S.C. 1955), reimburse by September 30, 2007; and (2) by the awarding quirements, guidelines, and systems acquisition the ‘‘General operating expenses’’ account for of a construction contract by September 30, 2008: management practices of the Federal Govern- the cost of administration of the insurance pro- Provided further, That the Secretary of Vet- ment: Provided further, That within 60 days of grams financed through those accounts: Pro- erans Affairs shall promptly report in writing to enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans vided, That reimbursement shall be made only the Committees on Appropriations of both Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Ap- from the surplus earnings accumulated in an in- Houses of Congress any approved major con- propriations of both Houses of Congress a re- surance program in fiscal year 2007 that are struction project in which obligations are not programming base letter which provides, by available for dividends in that program after incurred within the time limitations established project, the costs included in this appropriation. claims have been paid and actuarially deter- mined reserves have been set aside: Provided above. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS further, That if the cost of administration of an CONSTRUCTION, MINOR PROJECTS (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) insurance program exceeds the amount of sur- For constructing, altering, extending, and im- Sec. 201. Any appropriation for fiscal year plus earnings accumulated in that program, re- proving any of the facilities including parking 2007, in this Act or any other Act for ‘‘Com- imbursement shall be made only to the extent of projects under the jurisdiction or for the use of pensation and pensions’’, ‘‘Readjustment bene- such surplus earnings: Provided further, That the Department of Veterans Affairs, including fits’’, and ‘‘Veterans insurance and indem- the Secretary shall determine the cost of admin- planning and assessments of needs which may nities’’ may be transferred as necessary to any istration for fiscal year 2007 which is properly lead to capital investments, architectural and other of the mentioned appropriations: Pro- allocable to the provision of each insurance pro- engineering services, maintenance or guarantee vided, That before a transfer may take place, gram and to the provision of any total disability period services costs associated with equipment the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall request income insurance included in such insurance guarantees provided under the project, services from the Committees on Appropriations of both program. of claims analysts, offsite utility and storm Houses of Congress the authority to make the SEC. 209. Amounts deducted from enhanced- drainage system construction costs, and site ac- transfer and an approval is issued, or absent a use lease proceeds to reimburse an account for quisition, or for any of the purposes set forth in response, a period of 30 days has elapsed. expenses incurred by that account during a sections 316, 2404, 2406, 8102, 8103, 8106, 8108, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) prior fiscal year for providing enhanced-use 8109, 8110, 8122, and 8162 of title 38, United Sec. 202. Amounts made available for fiscal lease services, may be obligated during the fiscal States Code, where the estimated cost of a year 2007, in this Act or any other Act, under year in which the proceeds are received. project is equal to or less than the amount set the ‘‘Medical services’’ and ‘‘Medical facilities’’ SEC. 210. Funds available in this title or funds forth in section 8104(a)(3)(A) of title 38, United accounts may be transferred between the ac- for salaries and other administrative expenses States Code, $168,000,000, to remain available counts to the extent necessary to implement the shall also be available to reimburse the Office of until expended, along with unobligated balances restructuring of the Veterans Health Adminis- Resolution Management and the Office of Em- of previous ‘‘Construction, minor projects’’ ap- tration accounts: Provided, That before a trans- ployment Discrimination Complaint Adjudica- propriations which are hereby made available fer may take place, the Secretary of Veterans tion for all services provided at rates which will for any project where the estimated cost is equal Affairs shall request from the Committees on Ap- recover actual costs but not exceed $31,246,000 to or less than the amount set forth in such sec- propriations of both Houses of Congress the au- for the Office of Resolution Management and tion for: (1) repairs to any of the nonmedical fa- thority to make the transfer and an approval is $3,059,000 for the Office of Employment and Dis- cilities under the jurisdiction or for the use of issued. crimination Complaint Adjudication: Provided, the Department which are necessary because of Sec. 203. Appropriations available in this title That payments may be made in advance for loss or damage caused by any natural disaster for salaries and expenses shall be available for services to be furnished based on estimated or catastrophe; and (2) temporary measures nec- services authorized by section 3109 of title 5, costs: Provided further, That amounts received essary to prevent or to minimize further loss by United States Code, hire of passenger motor ve- shall be credited to ‘‘General operating ex- such causes. hicles; lease of a facility or land or both; and penses’’ for use by the office that provided the GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE EXTENDED uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized service. CARE FACILITIES by sections 5901–5902 of title 5, United States SEC. 211. No appropriations in this title shall For grants to assist States to acquire or con- Code. be available to enter into any new lease of real struct State nursing home and domiciliary fa- Sec. 204. No appropriations in this title (except property if the estimated annual rental is more cilities and to remodel, modify or alter existing the appropriations for ‘‘Construction, major than $300,000 unless the Secretary submits a re- hospital, nursing home and domiciliary facilities projects’’, and ‘‘Construction, minor projects’’) port which the Committees on Appropriations of in State homes, for furnishing care to veterans shall be available for the purchase of any site both Houses of Congress approve within 30 days as authorized by sections 8131–8137 of title 38, for the construction of any new hospital or following the date on which the report is re- United States Code, $85,000,000, to remain avail- home. ceived. able until expended. Sec. 205. No appropriations in this title shall SEC. 212. No funds of the Department of Vet- be available for hospitalization or examination erans Affairs shall be available for hospital GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE VETERANS of any persons (except beneficiaries entitled care, nursing home care, or medical services pro- CEMETERIES under the laws bestowing such benefits to vet- vided to any person under chapter 7 of title 38, For grants to aid States in establishing, ex- erans, and persons receiving such treatment United States Code, for a non-service-connected panding, or improving State veterans cemeteries under sections 7901–7904 of title 5, United States disability described in section 1729(a)(2) of such as authorized by section 2408 of title 38, United Code or the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief title, unless that person has disclosed to the Sec- States Code, $32,000,000, to remain available and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et retary of Veterans Affairs, in such form as the until expended. seq.)), unless reimbursement of cost is made to Secretary may require, current, accurate third- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS the ‘‘Medical services’’ account at such rates as party reimbursement information for purposes of (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) may be fixed by the Secretary of Veterans Af- section 1729 of such title: Provided, That the For necessary expenses for information tech- fairs. Secretary may recover, in the same manner as nology systems and telecommunications support, Sec. 206. Appropriations available in this title any other debt due the United States, the rea- including developmental information systems for ‘‘Compensation and pensions’’, ‘‘Readjust- sonable charges for such care or services from and operational information systems; including ment benefits’’, and ‘‘Veterans insurance and any person who does not make such disclosure pay and associated cost for operations and indemnities’’ shall be available for payment of as required: Provided further, That any maintenance associated staff; for the capital prior year accrued obligations required to be re- amounts so recovered for care or services pro- asset acquisition of information technology sys- corded by law against the corresponding prior vided in a prior fiscal year may be obligated by tems, including management and related con- year accounts within the last quarter of fiscal the Secretary during the fiscal year in which tractual costs of said acquisitions, including year 2006. amounts are received.

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(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Congress the authority to make the transfer and services on the site referred to in subsection (a), SEC. 213. Notwithstanding any other provision an approval is issued. the Secretary may not carry out such portion of of law, at the discretion of the Secretary of Vet- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) the master plan without the approval of the erans Affairs, proceeds or revenues derived from SEC. 222. For purposes of perfecting the fund- Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and enhanced-use leasing activities (including dis- ing sources of the Department of Veterans Af- the House of Representatives. posal) may be deposited into the ‘‘Construction, fairs’ new ‘‘Information technology systems’’ (e) EXEMPTIONS.—Nothing contained in this major projects’’ and ‘‘Construction, minor account, funds made available for fiscal year provision shall prevent the Department of Vet- projects’’ accounts and be used for construction 2007, in this or any other Act, may be trans- erans Affairs from providing maintenance, serv- (including site acquisition and disposition), al- ferred from the ‘‘General operating expenses’’, ice or programs consistent with the mission of terations and improvements of any medical fa- ‘‘National Cemetery Administration’’, and ‘‘Of- the Department. cility under the jurisdiction or for the use of the fice of Inspector General’’ accounts to the SEC. 227. None of the funds available to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Such sums as ‘‘Medical services’’ account: Provided, That be- Department of Veterans Affairs, in this Act, or realized are in addition to the amount provided fore a transfer may take place, the Secretary of any other Act, may be used to replace the cur- for in ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ and ‘‘Con- Veterans Affairs shall request from the Commit- rent system by which the Veterans Integrated struction, minor projects’’. tees on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- Services Networks select and contract for diabe- SEC. 214. Amounts made available under gress the authority to make the transfer and an tes monitoring supplies and equipment. ‘‘Medical services’’ are available— approval is issued. SEC. 228. The major medical facility project for (1) for furnishing recreational facilities, sup- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) a Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Cen- plies, and equipment; and ter in New Orleans, Louisiana, for which funds SEC. 223. Amounts made available for the ‘‘In- (2) for funeral expenses, burial expenses, and were appropriated for the Department of Vet- formation technology systems’’ account may be other expenses incidental to funerals and bur- erans Affairs for the ‘‘Construction, major transferred between projects: Provided, That no ials for beneficiaries receiving care in the De- projects’’ account in Public Law 109–234 and project may be increased or decreased by more partment. Public Law 109–148 shall be treated for purposes than $1,000,000 of cost prior to submitting a re- of section 8104(b) of title 38, United States Code, (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) quest to the Committees on Appropriations of as a major medical facility project that has been SEC. 215. Such sums as may be deposited to both Houses of Congress to make the transfer specifically authorized by law, and the Sec- the Medical Care Collections Fund pursuant to and an approval is issued, or absent a response, retary of Veterans Affairs may obligate and ex- section 1729A of title 38, United States Code, a period of 30 days has elapsed. pend amounts so appropriated for that account may be transferred to ‘‘Medical services’’, to re- SEC. 224. No funds in this Act may be depos- main available until expended for the purposes ited into the DOD/VA Health Care Sharing In- for that project for the purchase of a site includ- of this account. centive Fund. ing property exchange for, and new construc- tion, restoration, or replacement of, the Depart- SEC 216. Notwithstanding any other provision SEC. 225. The authority provided by section of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall 2011 of title 38, United States Code, shall con- ment of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New allow veterans eligible under existing Depart- tinue in effect through September 30, 2007. Orleans, Louisiana. ment of Veterans Affairs medical care require- SEC. 226. REPORT ON USE OF LANDS AT WEST TITLE III ments and who reside in Alaska to obtain med- LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- RELATED AGENCIES ical care services from medical facilities sup- FAIRS MEDICAL CENTER. (a) REPORT.—The Sec- ported by the Indian Health Service or tribal or- AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS retary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Con- COMMISSION ganizations. The Secretary shall: (1) limit the gress a report on the master plan of the Depart- SALARIES AND EXPENSES application of this provision to rural Alaskan ment of Veterans Affairs relating to the use of veterans in areas where an existing Department Department lands at the West Los Angeles De- For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- of Veterans Affairs facility or Veterans Affairs- partment of Veterans Medical Center, Cali- vided for, of the American Battle Monuments contracted service is unavailable; (2) require fornia. Commission, including the acquisition of land or participating veterans and facilities to comply (b) REPORT ELEMENTS.—The report under sub- interest in land in foreign countries; purchases with all appropriate rules and regulations, as section (a) shall set forth the following: and repair of uniforms for caretakers of na- established by the Secretary; (3) require this (1) The master plan referred to in that sub- tional cemeteries and monuments outside of the provision to be consistent with Capital Asset Re- section, if such a plan currently exists. United States and its territories and possessions; alignment for Enhanced Services activities; and (2) A current assessment of the master plan. rent of office and garage space in foreign coun- (4) result in no additional cost to the Depart- (3) Any proposal of the Department for a vet- tries; purchase (one-for-one replacement only) ment of Veterans Affairs or the Indian Health erans park on the lands referred to in subsection and hire of passenger motor vehicles; not to ex- Service. (a), and an assessment of each such proposal. ceed $7,500 for official reception and representa- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) (4) Any proposal to use a portion of those tion expenses; and insurance of official motor SEC. 217. Such sums as may be deposited to lands as dedicated green space, and an assess- vehicles in foreign countries, when required by the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital ment of each such proposal. law of such countries, $37,088,000, to remain Asset Fund pursuant to section 8118 of title 38, (c) ALTERNATIVE REPORT ELEMENT.—If a mas- available until expended. United States Code, may be transferred to the ter plan referred to in subsection (a) does not FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ and ‘‘Construc- exist as of the date of enactment of this Act, the For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- tion, minor projects’’ accounts to remain avail- Secretary shall set forth in the report under that vided for, of the American Battle Monuments able until expended for the purposes of these ac- subsection, in lieu of the matters specified in Commission, $4,900,000, to remain available until counts. paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b), a plan expended, for purposes authorized by section SEC. 218. None of the funds available to the for the development of a master plan for the use 2109 of title 36, United States Code. Department of Veterans Affairs, in this Act, or of the lands referred to in subsection (a) during any other Act, may be used for payment for E- the period beginning on the date of the enact- UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR Gov initiatives. ment of this Act and ending 25 years later and VETERANS CLAIMS SEC. 219. None of the funds made available in during the period beginning on the date of the SALARIES AND EXPENSES this Act may be used to implement any policy enactment of this Act and ending 50 years later. For necessary expenses for the operation of prohibiting the Directors of the Veterans Inte- The master plan referred to in subsection (a) the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans grated Service Networks from conducting out- shall be completed prior to the adoption of the Claims as authorized by sections 7251–7298 of reach or marketing to enroll new veterans with- Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Serv- title 38, United States Code, $19,790,000: Pro- in their respective Networks. ices (CARES) plan for that property, or prior to vided, That $1,260,000 shall be available for the SEC. 220. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs the issuance of any enhanced use lease on the purpose of providing financial assistance as de- shall submit to the Committees on Appropria- subject property. The CARES plan for the sub- scribed, and in accordance with the process and tions of both Houses of Congress a quarterly re- ject property shall be consistent with the master reporting procedures set forth, under this head- port on the financial status of the Veterans plan required by this section. ing in Public Law 102–29. Health Administration. (d) LIMITATIONS ON IMPLEMENTATION.— DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—CIVIL (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may not im- CEMETERIAL EXPENSES, ARMY SEC. 221. Amounts made available under the plement any portion of the master plan referred ‘‘Medical services’’, ‘‘Medical facilities’’, ‘‘Gen- to in subsection (a) until 120 days after the date SALARIES AND EXPENSES eral operating expenses’’, and ‘‘National Ceme- of the receipt by the Committees on Appropria- For necessary expenses, as authorized by law, tery Administration’’ accounts for fiscal year tions of the Senate and the House of Represent- for maintenance, operation, and improvement of 2007, may be transferred to or from the ‘‘Infor- atives of the report required by that subsection. Arlington National Cemetery and Soldiers’ and mation technology systems’’ account: Provided, (2) ACTIONS OTHER THAN DIRECT VETERANS Airmen’s Home National Cemetery, including That before a transfer may take place, the Sec- SERVICES.—In the case of any portion of the the purchase of two passenger motor vehicles for retary of Veterans Affairs shall request from the master plan referred to in subsection (a) that replacement only, and not to exceed $1,000 for Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of does not relate exclusively to direct veterans official reception and representation expenses,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 6333 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21863 $26,550,000, to remain available until expended. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Military Con- and strongly supports, BRAC, Army In addition, such sums as may be necessary for struction and Veterans Affairs and Related modularity, and the global war on ter- parking maintenance, repairs and replacement, Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007’’. ror, our service men and women are in to be derived from the Lease of Department of The committee amendment in the a time of great transformation, and the Defense Real Property for Defense Agencies ac- nature of a substitute was agreed to. funds will be provided for these ac- count. Mrs. HUTCHISON. Madam President, counts. It is important that they re- ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME it is my pleasure today to bring the fis- ceive these facilities to enable the For expenses necessary for the Armed Forces cal year 2007 Military Construction, transformation. We are also continuing Retirement Home to operate and maintain the Armed Forces Retirement Home—Washington, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies to press our NATO allies to share the District of Columbia and the Armed Forces Re- bill to the Senate for consideration. burden of construction costs for NATO tirement Home—Gulfport, Mississippi, to be paid The bill provides $16.26 billion for mili- facilities and have been successful. from funds available in the Armed Forces Re- tary construction, $77.9 billion for the The bill provides necessary funds for tirement Home Trust Fund, $54,846,000. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the rebasing effort as well as continues ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS $143.5 million for the related agencies. the emphasis on family housing initia- SEC. 301. None of the funds in this title under The bill provides the much needed re- tives within the Department of De- the heading ‘‘American Battle Monuments Com- sources for the Department of Veterans fense. It also provides $1.1 billion for mission’’ shall be available for the Capital Secu- Affairs to care for our brave veterans Guard and Reserve components which rity Costs Sharing program. returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, is $215 million above the requested (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) as well as those who have served with level. The bill includes funding total- SEC. 302. (a) For an additional amount for honor in our past wars. We fully sup- ing $5.2 billion to implement the BRAC ‘‘United States Court of Appeals for Veterans port our veterans and appreciate the 2005 decisions. This is an increase of Claims, Salaries and Expenses’’, $500,000, to re- sacrifices they made for our country, $3.7 billion over last year. We do rec- main available until expended, for implementa- ommend a minor cut of 7 percent to tion of the Appellate Case Management Elec- by increasing the VA’s funding by $6.45 tronic Case Files System. billion from last year’s enacted level to this account because we found flexi- (b) Of the amount appropriated under the the President’s request of $77.9 billion. bility in supplies and equipment will heading ‘‘United States Court of Appeals for This year, we are proposing to bring not be needed next year because of the Veterans Claims, Salaries and Expenses’’, in the medical services and medical adminis- slow pace of BRAC implementation. I Military Quality of Life, Military Construction, tration under one account. This merger would emphasize, however, that no and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006 of the two accounts will give the VA BRAC construction projects are af- (Public Law 109–114), $500,000 are rescinded. the flexibility to manage and budget fected. (c) This section shall take effect immediately Putting our bill together was cer- upon enactment of this Act. all medical services operations, includ- tainly a bipartisan effort. Let me say TITLE IV ing hospital staff personnel, from one account for better management, orga- now we are giving notice to Members GENERAL PROVISIONS on both sides of the aisle that we plan SEC. 401. No part of any appropriation con- nization, and efficiency. The funding for the new combined medical services to come forward tomorrow about 2:15 tained in this Act shall remain available for ob- with all of the amendments we have ligation beyond the current fiscal year unless account is $28.7 billion, which is $3.1 had requested so far, and anything a expressly so provided herein. billion above last year’s level and equal SEC. 402. Such sums as may be necessary for to the President’s request. The funding Member might want to put in this bill needs to be in our hands by close of fiscal year 2007 pay raises for programs funded recommendation also includes the full business today, 5 o’clock. We wish to by this Act shall be absorbed within the levels request of $3.6 billion for medical fa- appropriated in this Act. finish up the bill, deal with the amend- cilities; $412 million for medical and SEC. 403. None of the funds made available in ments at 2:15 on Tuesday, and have our prosthetic research, which is equal to this Act may be used for any program, project, vote then lined up for later in the last year’s level and $13 million above or activity, when it is made known to the Fed- afternoon on Tuesday, in the 5 o’clock eral entity or official to which the funds are the President’s request; $429 million for to 5:30 range. So we are giving notice, made available that the program, project, or ac- major construction; and $85 million for and we hope if there are any amend- tivity is not in compliance with any Federal law grants for construction of State ex- ments we have not already been given, relating to risk assessment, the protection of pri- tended-care facilities. anyone with that kind of request will vate property rights, or unfunded mandates. This bill bridges a significant funding SEC. 404. No part of any funds appropriated come forward. gap in fiscal year 2007 for the Depart- in this Act shall be used by an agency of the ex- I thank Senator FEINSTEIN, the rank- ecutive branch, other than for normal and rec- ment of Veterans Affairs. The adminis- ing member, for her partnership. We ognized executive-legislative relationships, for tration’s budget request included legis- have worked so well together through- publicity or propaganda purposes, and for the lative proposals for the VA’s health out our time on this subcommittee. We preparation, distribution or use of any kit, pam- care system that would have instituted actually have been chairman and rank- phlet, booklet, publication, radio, television or new enrollment fees and increased the film presentation designed to support or defeat ing member, both of us. I have been copayments for prescription drugs, chairman and she has been ranking legislation pending before Congress, except in both of which would have been paid by presentation to Congress itself. member, and we have been the other SEC. 405. All departments and agencies funded veterans. Revenue estimate for those way, and I think we will be the other under this Act are encouraged, within the limits proposals was $795 million. The admin- way come January. I know it will of the existing statutory authorities and fund- istration assumed this revenue in the make no difference. I know we will ing, to expand their use of ‘‘E-Commerce’’ tech- VA’s budget request. The sub- meet the needs of military construc- nologies and procedures in the conduct of their committee has denied these proposals tion. We will meet the needs of our vet- business practices and public service activities. and has provided the $795 million dif- erans. We will do it the right way, and SEC. 406. None of the funds made available in ference for VA health care. this Act may be transferred to any department, we will do it in agreement, because we agency, or instrumentality of the United States The bill also contains additional re- have the same goals—that we honor Government except pursuant to a transfer made sources in the areas of advanced pros- our veterans with the services they de- by, or transfer authority provided in, this Act or thetics, recognizing that veterans re- serve and that we provide for our mili- any other appropriations Act. turning from Operations Iraqi Freedom tary housing and military construction SEC. 407. Unless stated otherwise, all reports and Enduring Freedom are experi- and cleanup for BRAC in the most re- and notifications required by this Act shall be encing the loss of limbs due to combat sponsible way. I couldn’t ask for a bet- submitted to the Subcommittee on Military injury. ter working relationship than I have Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs, and Re- The bill provides much needed funds lated Agencies of the Committee on Appropria- with my ranking member and her staff. tions of the House of Representatives and the for military construction. With the im- I look forward to the years to come. Subcommittee on Military Construction and Vet- pending return of troops as a result of I yield the floor. erans Affairs, and Related Agencies of the Com- the current overseas rebasing effort, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- mittee on Appropriations of the Senate. which our subcommittee recommended ator from California.

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This title of the bill also funds we were able to provide sufficient mili- man in recommending the 2007 Military Arlington National Cemetery, a sacred tary construction dollars to fund the Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Re- site familiar to all Americans which in hundreds of military construction pri- lated Agencies appropriations bill to many ways is the centerpiece of our orities both at home and abroad that the Senate. I thank my friend Chair- homage to those who serve the Nation have all been authorized in the Defense man HUTCHISON for her hard work on and our military in war and in peace. authorization bill. this bill, and I especially thank the In a year in which the Appropriations This is a carefully balanced, bipar- chairman of the Appropriations Com- Committee has been faced with severe tisan bill that is designed to meet the mittee, Senator COCHRAN, and the budget constraints, we are fortunate to health and welfare needs of America’s ranking member, Senator BYRD, for be able to bring to the Senate a bill veterans and the infrastructure re- their support and help in bringing this that fully funds the President’s request quirements of America’s military bill to the floor. for veterans and meets the pressing in- forces with very tight budget limita- This past weekend the Nation ob- frastructure requirements of the mili- tions. served Veterans Day, the day we set tary. We were able to accomplish this I again commend Chairman aside to honor America’s veterans with without imposing any new fees or co- HUTCHISON for her work in developing ceremonies across this great land. payments on veterans. Most impor- this package. With the passage of this Today the Senate takes up a bill that tantly, perhaps, is we do not appear to bill, we will have done our work in the backs up the speeches and ceremonies be facing the same kind of shortfall in Senate. I firmly believe we can work with the funding necessary to provide funding for VA health care that the quickly to complete a conference with the services our veterans were prom- Senate was confronted with last year. the House and send a good bill to the ised and that they both need and de- Providing affordable, accessible, President, if the leadership gives us the serve. The bill before us today is a first-rate health care to our Nation’s opportunity. There has been some spec- critically important funding measure veterans is a priority for this Senate ulation that no appropriations bills for our Nation’s veterans and for the and for both the chairman and myself. will emerge from this lameduck session Active and Reserve Forces in the mili- At a time when our Nation is at war and that we instead will be operating tary. It is a good bill. and over 155,000 Iraq and Afghanistan under a continuing resolution for The bill provides a total of $94.3 bil- war veterans are seeking VA health months to come. I hope that specula- lion in its three titles. The bulk of the care services, many with grievous tion is wrong. It would be a serious dis- funding, $77.9 billion, is for the Depart- physical and mental wounds, veterans service to our Nation’s veterans and ment of Veterans Affairs. Of that health care must be placed at the top our active-duty military to relegate amount, $41.4 billion is mandatory of the list. Money is tight, to be sure. spending for veterans benefit programs, the programs funded under MilCon-VA But like America’s military forces cur- such as veterans compensation and to a continuing resolution in the new pensions, and $36.5 billion is discre- rently fighting in Iraq and Afghani- year. It will be at a $6.5 billion loss to tionary spending, primarily for the stan, the veterans who have fought in these programs to do that. I know medical program. This means that those and past wars deserve the fullest Chairman HUTCHISON, Chairman COCH- medical service programs are funded at measure of our support and gratitude. RAN, and Senator BYRD share my desire Likewise, the Nation’s military the level necessary to meet the needs to send a conference report on this bill forces need and deserve quality facili- of our veterans. Both the chairman and to the President and see it signed into I believe this is so. ties in which to live and work. With law before the end of the year. I very The funding in this bill for the De- the new round of BRAC and the ongo- much hope we can do so. partment of Veterans Affairs is equal ing global realignment of United A great deal of work on both sides of to the President’s budget request and States forces in Europe, Korea, and the aisle has gone into producing this almost $6.5 billion—that is an increase elsewhere overseas, the Defense De- bill. I thank my colleagues for their of 9 percent—over the fiscal year 2006 partment’s base structure is under- support, and I thank my staff—Chris- enacted level. This increase is nec- going change. Tens of thousands of tina Evans on my immediate left, BG essary due to the Iraq and Afghanistan military personnel are returning to the Wright on my far left, and Chad situation. United States from bases that are Schulken who is back in the staff For veterans health, the bill provides being closed overseas, placing great de- dock—and also Senator HUTCHISON’s $32.67 billion. That is an increase of 11.3 mand on domestic installations that staff—Dennis Balkham, Sean Knowles, percent above the 2006 level. It includes will absorb them and their families. and Rose Fabia—for the long hours and $3.2 billion for mental health, a $340 At the same time, the Army is in the great effort they have put into this million increase over last year’s en- midst of reinventing its military struc- bill. acted level. And it includes $4.3 billion, ture, transforming from cumbersome The bill is a direct result of a re- a $228 million increase over last year’s divisions and brigades into more mo- markable working relationship be- enacted level, for geriatrics and ex- bile and agile modular units. This tween Senator HUTCHISON and myself tended care to assist the Nation’s aging modularity carries with it a new set of and between her staff and my staff. I veterans population. infrastructure requirements, and new thank the chairman again for this For military construction, which 2 emphasis regarding new facilities is warmth and most particularly for her years ago was all that we did to- being placed on the Nation’s special op- leadership. I am very pleased to rec- gether—now we also have the veterans erations forces, including the fielding ommend passage of this bill to the full budget for the second year—the bill in- of a new Marine Corps special oper- Senate. cludes $16.3 billion in funding. That is ations command. All of this restruc- I yield the floor. for a wide range of mission-critical fa- turing, of course, is going on while up- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cilities—barracks, daycare centers, wards of 170,000 United States military ator from Texas is recognized. family housing projects, both within personnel remain fully engaged in Iraq Mrs. HUTCHISON. Madam President, the United States and overseas. Also and Afghanistan. I agree with Senator FEINSTEIN’s state- included in that funding is $5.24 billion In all, there are many challenges fac- ment completely that we should pass to implement the most recent base re- ing the military construction budget. this bill. I think it would be irrespon- alignment and closure round, not so Yet when the $5.2 billion for a new sible, honestly, for us not to fund the fondly known as BRAC around here. BRAC round is taken out of the equa- priorities and the increases that are in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21865 this bill for our veterans and our mili- due to the difference in allocations. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tary construction projects. So I will This is primarily due to the Defense objection, it is so ordered. make every effort to ensure that we do Health Program in the Senate’s De- The amendment is as follows: have this bill go to conference, and I fense allocation but in the House’s (Purpose: To provide, with an offset, an addi- think we will be very close with the Military Quality of Life and Veteran’s tional $2,500,000 for the Department of Vet- House on the conference items. Affairs allocation. erans Affairs for the Office of Inspector I do believe we can get this bill to the I commend the distinguished chair- General) President. Frankly, I think there are man of the Appropriations Committee At the end of title II, add the following: other appropriations bills that would for bringing this legislation before the SEC. ll. (a) ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR OF- be in the same situation. We have new Senate, and I ask unanimous consent FICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OF DEPARTMENT projects in many of the pieces of legis- that a table displaying the Budget OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.—The amount appro- priated by this title under the heading ‘‘OF- lation. I cannot think of an appropria- Committee scoring of the bill be print- FICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL’’ is hereby in- tions bill that is not bipartisan. So it is ed in the RECORD. creased by $2,500,000. my hope that we can keep the prior- There being no objection, the mate- (b) OFFSET.—The amount appropriated by ities and spending that we have worked rial was ordered to be printed in the this title under the heading ‘‘CONSTRUCTION, very hard all of this year to produce in RECORD, as follows: MAJOR PROJECTS’’ is hereby reduced by all of the appropriations bills, rather $2,500,000. than rely on a continuing resolution H.R. 5385, 2007 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I want to that does not take into account the bi- AFFAIRS APPROPRIATIONS, SPENDING COMPARISONS— say at the outset that I am cognizant partisan efforts that have been made to SENATE-REPORTED BILL of the constraints placed upon the Ap- fund the priorities of today. That is es- [Fiscal Year 2007, $ millions] propriations Committee and I am very pecially true in our bill because it is General Pur- pleased that funding has been included ongoing, defense-related items, but I pose Mandatory Total to obviate the need for the administra- think there are other bills that have Senate-reported bill: tion’s proposals to charge veterans the same kinds of priorities and neces- Budget authority ...... 52,900 36,961 89,861 more for their care. sities as well. So we will work together Outlays ...... 48,142 36,814 84,956 Senate 302(b) allocation: That said, I don’t believe it is in any- in our bipartisan way and try to make Budget authority ...... 52,900 36,961 89,861 one’s interest—least of all veterans—to sure that happens. Outlays ...... * * * 2006 Enacted: cut funding for the VA watchdog, the I will just say once again that if any Budget authority ...... 44,143 38,188 82,331 inspector general. of our colleagues have amendments, Outlays ...... 41,803 38,093 79,896 President’s request: The President’s budget and this VA- now is the time to notify us, by the Budget authority ...... 52,789 36,388 89,177 MilCon bill both call for a reduction in close of business today, 5 o’clock. It is Outlays ...... 46,782 36,284 83,066 House-passed bill: 1 27 IG staff members. our hope to dispose of amendments Budget authority ...... 94,705 36,388 131,093 Our amendment seeks to restore this starting at 2:15 tomorrow. I am told Outlays ...... 89,448 36,284 125,732 Senate-reported bill compared cut and ensure the IG can do his job by that votes could occur any time after to: adding $2.5 million in resources. The 2:15, and the offices will be appro- Senate 302(b) allocation: Budget authority.... 0 0 0 money for this amendment would be priately notified. Outlays ...... na na na drawn from the construction account Let me end by saying that I, too, 2006 Enacted: Budget authority .... 8,757 ¥1,227 7,530 and would amount to only a half of a want to give so much credit to Senator Outlays ...... 6,339 ¥1,279 5,060 percent of the entire account. President’s request: FEINSTEIN’s staff and my staff who If this bill is enacted as is, the OIG have a great working relationship. Budget authority .... 111 573 684 Outlays ...... 1,360 530 1,890 oversight function would suffer. There They work the long hours and they do House-passed bill: 1 ¥ ¥ would be an increased risk of criminal so much behind the scenes that makes Budget authority .... 41,805 573 41,232 Outlays ...... ¥41,306 530 ¥40,776 activity, waste, and abuse across VA everything come together—the * There is no outlay allocation in the Senate for 2007 appropriations bills. programs and operations. It would re- amounts that we have in the budget 1 House and Senate bills having different jurisdictions. sult in fewer monetary benefits in a resolution and the allocations on the Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding. Totals adjusted for time of fiscal restraint, fewer reports Appropriations Committee and all of consistency with scorekeeping conventions. with recommendations for improved the different factors that go into an ap- Mr. GREGG. Madam President, I sug- economy and efficiencies, and fewer ar- propriations bill. They do a great job. I gest the absence of a quorum. rests, indictments, and convictions of thank Senator FEINSTEIN’s three staff The PRESIDING OFFICER. The members, and my three staff members, clerk will call the roll. individuals who prey on America’s vet- erans or seek to defraud VA. The loss who were named by Senator FEINSTEIN The legislative clerk proceeded to earlier. call the roll. of staff would markedly diminish the Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, the pend- Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I ask IG’s ability to address complex issues ing Military Construction and Vet- unanimous consent the order for the such as the recent loss of VA data and erans Affairs appropriations bill for fis- quorum call be rescinded. other information technology issues. cal year 2007, H.R. 5385, as reported by The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Furthermore, it would reverse the re- the Senate Committee on Appropria- ALEXANDER). Without objection, it is so cent trend of the OIG expanding its tions provides $89.861 billion in budget ordered. truly independent oversight of VA’s authority and $84.956 billion in outlays AMENDMENT NO. 5128 health care programs and operations in fiscal year 2007 for the Military Con- Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I would and reduce OIG field presence where struction and the Department of Vet- like to call up my amendment for fund- veterans receive care at VA facilities erans Affairs programs. Of these totals, ing for VA oversight. I am talking across the Nation. $36.961 billion in budget authority and about properly funding the VA Inspec- During the recent VA data theft inci- $36.814 billion outlays are for manda- tor General’s Office. I do have an dent, had it not been for the diligence tory programs in fiscal year 2007. amendment at the desk. of investigators from the VA IG’s of- The bill provides total discretionary The PRESIDING OFFICER. The fice, it is likely it would have taken budget authority in fiscal year 2007 of clerk will report. even longer for the Secretary, Congress $52.900 billion. This amount is $111 mil- The assistant legislative clerk read and affected veterans to have learned lion above the President’s request, at as follows: of the loss. the 302(b) allocations adopted by the The Senator from Hawaii [Mr. AKAKA], for Now is not the time to cut the IG’s Senate, $8.8 billion above fiscal year himself and Mr. OBAMA, proposes an amend- funding and staff. Clearly, it is more 2006 enacted levels, and $41.8 billion ment numbered 5128. important than ever that VA has the below the House-passed bill. Mr. AKAKA. I ask unanimous con- effective internal oversight that only a As my colleagues know, the large dif- sent the reading of the amendment be robust and fully funded Inspector Gen- ference with the House funding level is dispensed with. eral’s Office can provide.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21866 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 The authors of the VA independent alyzed Veterans of Grove City High School guidance budget realize this and have written a America; counselor John Hampson knew Eric letter to the House and Senate leader- JOSEPH C. VIOLANTE, well and said that he was simply the ship in support of the amendment. National Legislative kind of person who always made others I ask unanimous consent that the Director, Disabled American Veterans; feel good. ‘‘He would always greet letter be printed in the RECORD. DENNIS CULLINAN, you,’’ John recalls. ‘‘He was always There being no objection, the mate- National Legislative making a point to go out of his way to rial was ordered to be printed in the Director, Veterans of say hello. He knew how to have fun, RECORD, as follows: Foreign Wars of the but to have fun in an appropriate man- THE INDEPENDENT BUDGET, United States. ner.’’ He remembers Eric as a jokester Washington, DC, November 13, 2006. Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I urge who liked to make everyone laugh and Speaker of the House HASTERT, my colleagues to support this amend- that he talked of being a firefighter House Minority Leader PELOSI, ment. This is a small amount of money when he ended his tour of duty. House of Representatives, relative to the overall spending in this The night before Eric’s funeral, his Senate Majority Leader FRIST, Senate Minority Leader REID, bill. Indeed, such a modest amount is friends shared humorous stories about U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. essential to ensuring the billions in- their friend the prankster. They re- DEAR lll: We write on behalf of cluded in this bill are spent wisely. called how they would sneak into AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Vet- Mr. President, I suggest the absence church to play basketball, drink choco- erans of Foreign Wars of the United States, of a quorum. late milkshakes, and talk all night. In and Paralyzed Veterans of America, joint au- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the words of his childhood friend, Brent thors of the Independent Budget, on a matter clerk will call the roll. of concern dealing with the Department of Carman, ‘‘There was never a moment The assistant legislative clerk pro- without a joke or a smile.’’ They Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector ceeded to call the roll. General (OIG). laughed about Eric’s trademark foot- Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I ask Like most Federal agencies, VA currently wear, which he called ‘‘shandals.’’ This unanimous consent that the order for is subject to a Continuing Resolution until particular style involved Eric cutting Congress passes VA’s appropriations act, the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without off the toes and heels off his old gym which may not occur until very late this cal- shoes, and hence turning them into endar year, or perhaps even later. Because objection, it is so ordered. the proposed fiscal year 2007 appropriation Mr. DEWINE. I ask unanimous con- something resembling sandals. Dave for VA’s OIG is expected to result in a sig- sent to speak as in morning business. Montgomery, a friend, reflected that nificant shortfall, we understand VA is pre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Eric was simply the type of person who paring to take steps to develop a plan to re- objection, it is so ordered. loved life. duce spending in that office. We also under- HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES At Eric’s funeral, the Reverend Rob stand that the principal strategy will be a LANCE CORPORAL ERIC BENHOLTZ Paugh laughingly recalled his naviga- reduction in the number of OIG employees tional skills. ‘‘Eric thought he had a through attrition of the existing work force. Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I rise The VA OIG budget is formulated based on today to honor a brave young man sense of direction’’ he said. He then 458 full-time employee equivalents (FTEE). from my home State of Ohio, Marine shared a story about how Eric once However, that office is currently staffed at LCpl Eric Bernholtz. Lance Corporal managed to find a wedding in Lou- 473 FTEE. The longer that office remains Bernholtz was killed on August 3, 2005, isiana by simply driving south—with- above 458 FTEE, the more they will be re- when an improvised explosive device out knowing either the name of the quired to reduce staffing in order to achieve detonated under his military vehicle town or the church. The minister was the lower FTEE limitation. Given this situa- amazed to see him there in a suit—but tion, we have been advised that a number of during combat operations south of steps are being taken or are planned, includ- Haditha, Iraq. He is survived by his no socks. ing not filling vacant positions except on a parents, James and Catherine, his Eric was a man of tremendous dedi- case-by-case examination of need versus al- brother Adam and sister-in-law Sarah, cation—dedication to his family and ternatives. and his long-time girlfriend Erica friends and dedication to his faith. A While we sometimes disagree with findings Scott. devoted member of the Grove City in a particular OIG review or investigation, Growing up in Grove City, OH, Eric Church of the Nazarene, Eric spent the OIG constitutes a major segment of VA’s much of his time and energy there. He management system to assure account- enjoyed playing sports and video games ability, and within VA serves as an inde- with his friends. Eric loved children; acted in church dramas and coached pendent voice on patient safety, health care his father said that even when he was church youth sports teams. quality, financial stewardship, systems and in high school, little kids would knock Those close to Eric said he was facilities management and data integrity. on the door and say, ‘‘Can Eric come known for being full of life and person- Reducing the OIG’s ability to carry out such out and play?’’ He enjoyed reading and ality, having a soft-spoken heart and a vital functions, even on a marginal basis as rock climbing and talked about becom- love of God. These same friends stood has been proposed, ultimately could put vet- ing a firefighter and remodeling watch over Eric from the time the Ma- erans in jeopardy. We understand Senator rines brought his body to the funeral Daniel Akaka has proposed an amendment to houses. Shortly after the attacks of the Fiscal Year 2007 Veterans Affairs-Mili- September 11, Eric decided that he home until the morning of his burial. tary Quality of Life appropriations bill that wanted to serve his country. He de- And on July 19, few weeks before his would replenish these funds to the OIG. We cided to do so by enlisting in the Ma- death, this is what he told his mother strongly support Senator Akaka’s proposal rines in 2003. over the phone: ‘‘I’m not afraid and and urge the House and Senate Leadership to Former neighbor Andy Unger de- you know, Mom, if something happens include funds associated with Senator scribed the 23-year-old Marine Reserv- to me, I’m okay with Jesus. I’m fine. Akaka’s amendment in the final conference ist as a carefree kid who found his You’re going to see me again.’’ report on VA’s appropriation for the new fis- focus in the military. Jim, Eric’s fa- Other friends have also reflected cal year. We believe this small investment upon how important his faith was to will pay very large dividends for veterans ther, agreed that his son had found who need and use VA services. what he was looking for in the mili- Eric. Jerrod ‘‘Butter’’ Watson of New- We appreciate your attention to this re- tary, even though he knew it meant ark, OH, said: quest. fighting in Iraq. These are Jim’s words Eric was a solider for our country but more Sincerely, describing a conversation he had with importantly, for God. He is guarding the DAVID G. GREINEDER, his Eric: ‘‘When Eric told me he had gates of heaven now. We mourn the loss of Acting National Legis- joined the Marines I said, ‘You know such an honorable young man but rejoice lative Director, that he is in a far better place and we will AMVETS; you will have to go over there.’ And he see him soon. May God bless the family and CARL BLAKE, told me, ‘Somebody has to do this friends left behind. I am honored to have Acting National Legis- Dad.’ He wanted to be one of those peo- known such an amazing man of faith and lative Director, Par- ple.’’ courage. He will never be forgotten.

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He Winston Churchill once said some- testing himself. would never shy away from his faith and thing that was very simple, but which Chris also understood what it truly would try to convince others to believe. I re- perfectly illustrates the life of Chris meant to be a marine. John remembers member that being one of his greatest quali- Dyer—‘‘Never, never, never give up.’’ walking with his son just after he grad- ties. I was always envious of his faith in the Chris never gave up. No matter how uated from boot camp. These were Lord. He will be greatly missed, and the Ma- rine Corps is just a little bit weaker without difficult the challenge, he wasn’t satis- Chris’s words: him. To his parents, I couldn’t have met a fied unless he excelled at it. In fact, Dad, I know you’re going to be worried. I better man. I grieve with you, but couldn’t Chris consistently sought out chal- don’t want you to worry. I’m going to come begin to understand your pain. Be proud of lenges that tested him both mentally home. I couldn’t be any happier with what I Eric, he was a great person. To Eric, so long and physically. Giving up simply am in life right now. Dad, I know this is hard friend, I look forward to the day we meet wasn’t an option in his world. He was for you, but if it comes to it and I have to again. give my life for one of my fellow Marines, I’ll the kind of person who sets goals—and do it without thinking. This strength in the Lord also gives then achieves them. Eric’s parents the necessary willpower Chris graduated with honors from John says that the Marines gave to make it through the loss of their be- Princeton High School in 2004. He had Chris the focus that helped him fulfill loved son. Jim Bernholtz said that excelled in his classes, taking 5 years his enormous potential. ‘‘I think, for when he and his wife learned of their of German and 3 of physics. ‘‘If there him not to reach his dreams,’’ John Eric’s death, the Lord gave them both was a tougher course to take,’’ his fa- said, ‘‘would have killed him just as peace right away. They miss him every ther, John, recalls, ‘‘he wanted to take much as that bomb in Iraq.’’ Upon ar- day but they know exactly where Eric it. He was such a fine young man.’’ riving in Iraq, Chris was offered a job is. In an interview, Jim said that in Chris was well-rounded. He played training Iraqis. Although this meant twenty-some-odd years he would be viola in the orchestra and dove for the an immediate promotion and a job off shaking hands with his son again. swim team. His teammates remember the front lines, Chris—who was the Eric Bernholtz was a brave young his drive to excel in all sports, even only PFC in his company to carry a man who always wanted to do the right though he wasn’t always the athlete squad automatic weapon, or SAW—re- thing. His father said, ‘‘Eric told me who had the most natural ability. His fused. He explained his decision in a when he was on the phone with me last, father, John, remembers that Chris long letter to his father, writing: ’Dad, I’m not scared. I’m ready to come played football for the first time in I was offered that job training Iraqis. But, home, but I now have to finish what I eighth grade—and was team captain by Dad, I’m a SAW gunner, and you know what that firepower means to my squad, so I came here to do.’ ’’ the end of the season. And during one turned it down. So, no promotion, no safe His parents Jim and Cathy remember high school swim meet, Chris at- haven, no worries. Eric as a ‘‘constant joy.’’ Even when he tempted a dive that fell somewhat I think Chris’s letter says a lot about came home late, missing his curfew by short of what a dive should be—he the type of marine he was—and about minutes, as upset as they would try to belly flopped into the water with a loud the type of marines he served with. be with him he would have them all smacking noise. But 5 minutes later, Chris was a member of Lima Com- laughing together within minutes. Chris was bravely climbing the ladder pany, which lost thirteen other men— At his brother’s funeral, Adam once again—still red from the slapping eight of them from Ohio—on the day Bernholtz, who is deaf, gave the eulogy of the water. Chris died. It was a tragedy felt not in sign language. Eric was his best Princeton High School Principal Ray only by Ohio but by the entire Nation. friend growing up and was his bridge to Spicher said: The bond among these men was some- the hearing world. Eric grew up with Chris was a young man who had tremen- thing not seen everyday. Chris’ father, dous drive and tremendous potential. He was sign language as much as the spoken John, remembers that his son described word and fit into the deaf world as eas- really intense about a lot of aspects of life but also fun-loving. He knew how to have a them as closer than brothers. In video ily as the hearing. As Adam finished, footage of the unit in Iraq, the musical he signed: ‘‘I love you. I can’t wait to good time. Chris was the kind of guy we would all hope our kids would grow up to be Chris is seen strumming his guitar and run and hug you when I see you again.’’ like. singing Puff the Magic Dragon, while Eric Bernholtz will be greatly missed Chris was also involved in his com- his Marine brothers laugh around him. by all those who had the privilege of munity, and took the time to write to I attended Chris’ funeral at Arlington knowing and loving him. I am so hon- the second- and third-graders in a Sun- Cemetery and was honored to meet his ored to have been given the privilege of day school class, thanking them for the family and friends, who have been sharing his bravery with all of you letters they had sent him in Iraq—cor- truly inspired by his strength of char- today. Fran and I continue to pray for respondence he had enjoyed sharing acter and dedication to his country. this courageous young man and his with his fellow marines. Chris’ little sister Sarah has also en- family. I have talked about Chris the honors listed in the Marines, and is currently LANCE CORPORAL CHRISTOPHER J. DYER student and Chris the athlete. It is attending the Ohio State University on Mr. President, this afternoon I would time for me to talk about Chris, the a Navy ROTC scholarship. She ob- also like to speak about a fellow Ohi- marine. tained her parents’ permission to grad- oan who gave his life during Operation Chris joined the Marines out of a uate from high school a year early, and Iraqi Freedom—Marine LCpl Chris- strong sense of duty, and because he was the second youngest recruit in her topher J. Dyer, from Evendale, OH. On felt it was an honor to serve. Growing graduating class at Parris Island. ‘‘My August 3, 2005, Lance Corporal Dyer up, Chris had kept his sights on his brother did influence my decision in died near Haditha, Iraq, when a road- goal of one day serving his country. In that he wanted to serve his country,’’ side bomb exploded under his vehicle. high school, the advanced studies coor- she said. ‘‘He realized we have so many Chris was only 19 years old when he dinator at Princeton High, Tim Dugan, freedoms. We have a debt to society.’’ gave his life in service to this Nation. was also an ex-Marine. He and Chris Sarah wrote the following poem in But 19 years was more than enough grew close, and had many discussions honor of her brother: time for him to inspire all who knew about Chris’s own interest in joining Dear Dear Brother him. There are very few—young or the Corps. You have gone home, old—who live with the same determina- Chris also viewed the Marines as the To your Father, your Savior, tion and joy that Chris did. Jason ultimate challenge. His father, John, Your Kingdom is come.

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His mother, Carey, remembers him Indeed, Danny was a great marine After triumphs, and troubles, and all of our as ‘‘a wonderful son and a guy who al- who ‘‘knew what he had to do.’’ While pain. ways liked to have fun.’’ He had many stationed at the Marine Corps Air Sta- Dear dear brother, interests, and was deeply involved in tion in Cherry Point, NC, he volun- Stay Tough on high. school extracurricular activities. As a We will remember you. teered to go to Iraq on several occa- freshman at West Branch High School sions. In the words of his father, Mark: SEMPER FI in Beloit OH, he wrestled and played A bright future awaited Chris Dyer. He truly felt like he wasn’t contributing football until he injured his ankle. But unless he was over there. He had been accepted into the honors this didn’t stop Danny, who quickly program at the Ohio State University turned to a new love—music. This was just typical of Danny. He and was planning to study finance so He joined the school’s concert choir was always willing to help out—be it that he could become a partner in an and became a favorite participant in his country, community, or fellow investment firm. In the last email he West Branch’s annual spring musicals, man. He was a proud member of the sent to his father, he asked that his playing roles in ‘‘Guys and Dolls,’’ First Brethren Church of North coming home party include salmon, ‘‘The Wizard of Oz,’’ and ‘‘Grease.’’ Georgetown, someone deeply rooted in burgers, steaks, and brats. He wanted During his junior and senior year, he his church and community. After join- to purchase a 1999 Jeep Grand Cher- joined the school’s highly competitive ing the Marines, he corresponded on a okee, complete with power V–6 and a ensemble choir, Young and Alive, and regular basis with his pastor, Rev. Moon roof. also traveled to perform at Disneyland. Mitchell Funkhouser. Reverend Chris also wrote that he wouldn’t be And during his senior year, Danny Funkhouser particularly recalls one working during the few months he was earned the honor of being elected by letter, the last that Danny sent. Refer- home before beginning classes—he was his peers as ‘‘Assistant Warrior Chief,’’ ring to his duty to protect the other going to take that time to get his pi- one of three mascots for the school. troops, Danny had written: lot’s license, something that had been Danny was something we could all They called us the Guardians. It’s a hum- his dream for years. In a mural painted aspire to—a young man who simply bling title. in his memory, a plane flies across a had the confidence to be himself. This I would like to share a story that his midnight blue background towards a is what his father, Mark McVicker, had father Mark relates about Danny, who single star representing Chris’ spirit. to say about him: had wanted to get a tattoo since he was Chris Dyer was a man who was al- He had his own drum and people loved him 18, but waited until he joined the Ma- ways reaching for the next goal, the for it. If you met him, you loved him. He was rines to do so. Danny had waited until very strong, very friendly, very popular. next accomplishment. With his life he after his 18th birthday to enlist be- selflessly defended the values that we Dr. Scott Weingart, the super- cause he wanted to sign up on his all cherish—freedom, liberty, and de- intendent of West Branch High School, own—he didn’t want his dad to do it for expressed a similar sentiment. He said: mocracy. His mother, Kathy, spoke as him. Well, Danny talked over the tat- Chris during a memorial service in his Our students remember Dan McVicker as a too decision with his father Mark and honor. ‘‘Today I am not a fallen hero,’’ student who was nice to everyone, who had friends in many, many different circles. his stepmother Irma. A Bible verse was she said. ‘‘I am a risen one.’’ what he wanted, he said, thinking that And Mr. John Zamarelli, Danny’s There is no one for whom that state- because it was religious they would ment could be truer than Chris Dyer. music teacher, described Danny as ‘‘the rarest of teenagers—one so secure that agree to it quicker. As his father, He always wanted to be the absolute Mark, says: best in whatever he did, be it a new he never worried about what anybody thought of him.’’ So one Sunday the three of us sat down in sport, an honors student, a caring the living room and researched the Bible. He brother, or a marine. His parents John Danny was indeed an individual with many interests. But his strongest pas- said I want something that describes can take comfort in knowing that their sion was the desire to serve our Nation. strength and it must be in the Book of Dan- son was successful in all of the above. iel. Danny and his friends were only high My wife Fran and I wish to express school juniors when the September 11, Mark and Irma—but mostly Danny— our deepest thanks to Christopher Dyer 2001, terrorist attacks occurred. And agreed after a couple hours of Bible for giving his life for our freedom. We yet they were deeply moved by the study that Daniel 10:6 was going to be will keep his family—his parents John events of that day. Inspired to serve his his first tattoo once he was a Marine. Dyer and Kathy Dyer, and his sisters country, Danny joined the Marines Danny unveiled the new tattoo that Laura and Sarah—in our thoughts and Corp shortly after he graduated in 2003. Thanksgiving. It was on his left shoul- prayers. Nine of his classmates joined along der and read: LANCE CORPORAL DANIEL MC VICKER with him, all motivated by the same His body also was like the beryl, and his Mr. President, this afternoon I come desire. Together, these young men gave face as the appearance of lightning, and his to the Senate floor to pay tribute to a new meaning to the mascot of West eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his remarkable young man and a fellow Branch—the Warriors. feet like in colour to polished brass, and the Ohioan—Marine LCpl Daniel M. Dr. Weingart was not surprised when voice of his words like the voice of a mul- titude. McVicker from Alliance, OH. Lance he learned that Danny had decided to Corporal McVicker was killed in the enlist. ‘‘He was just that kind of young Danny was proud of the chosen verse, city of Al Qaim, Iraq on October 6, 2005, man,’’ he said. and Mark himself even agreed that it while driving an armored vehicle that Once Danny made the decision to en- was a nice-looking tattoo. And 10/6— was hit by a roadside bomb. He was 20 list in the Marines, he was surrounded the number of the Bible verse that years old. by love and support. Eleven family Danny chose—also became the month Daniel is survived by his father and members accompanied him to his en- and day that he died a hero serving his stepmother, Mark and Irma McVicker, listment ceremony in Cleveland. They Nation, a symbol of strength and dedi- and his mother and stepfather, Carey were all very proud. cation. and Bill Meissner. He was also the lov- In Iraq, Danny served in the Combat Danny McVicker was dearly loved ing brother of Mollie McVicker and Logistics Battalion Security Company, and respected by all who knew him.

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The fact of the matter from Tennessee has been particularly Danny’s schoolmates at West Branch is, millions of older people simply can- interested, as I have, in taking ap- felt the same way. After his death, not pay their skyrocketing prescrip- proaches that promote innovation in they honored him with a makeshift tion drug bills and they want to know the science and biomedical fields. What memorial in front of the school. The why the Government isn’t doing more I have just described, which is some- school has also formalized a tribute by to contain these costs. thing that could be done under the ap- naming a senior award in his honor, Fortunately, we have been able to proach Senator SNOWE and I have been and a moment of silence was observed make a little bit of headway on this advocating, will not freeze research, in his honor before a West End versus issue in the Senate. Senator SNOWE and will not freeze innovation, but will Alliance High School football game, a I, in particular, earlier this year, got make darn sure the senior citizens of game which Danny’s Warriors won the support of 54 Senators, a majority this country and the taxpayers of this with a thrilling, last minute field goal. of the Senate, to lift this restriction country have a new opportunity to Indeed, his family, friends, and neigh- and take stronger action to hold down hold down the cost of medicine and bors will never forget Danny McVicker. the cost of medicine. also protect the wallets of our tax- He lived life to the fullest, and was Medicare is sort of like the guy going payers. model of what we all hope our children to Costco buying toilet paper one roll Let me give another example of how at a time. The Government is not act- will become. His heart was big, and he this approach can contain the costs of ing like a smart shopper. The Govern- had a tremendous sense of dedication medicine. Let’s say we have an older ment is not taking practical steps like to his family, community, and country. person in Portland, OR, or Miami or everyone in Tennessee, Oregon, Iowa, His parents should be applauded for New York. They are in a metropolitan or anywhere else, to use bargaining having raised such a wonderful son and area, and in the metropolitan area they power to hold down the cost of this es- patriot. may have a choice of major plans be- sential for older people, prescription My wife Fran and I will continue to cause a lot of folks are vying to get a drugs. part of the ‘‘big city’’ market with a keep the family of Daniel McVicker in We have made a bit of headway. I lot of older people. So let’s say one of our thoughts and prayers. have been particularly pleased the dis- the seniors is in an HMO, a health I yield the floor and suggest the ab- tinguished Senator from Nevada, Mr. sence of a quorum. maintenance organization, or they are REID, made it clear this would be a top in something called a PPO, a preferred The PRESIDING OFFICER. The priority for the Senate to take up when clerk will call the roll. we begin our work early next year. provider organization, or maybe they The assistant legislative clerk pro- Given that and in hopes that the Sen- are in a drug-only private plan. All of ceeded to call the roll. ate can come together on a bipartisan those private entities may be looking Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I ask basis—and I believe the approach Sen- for ways to hold down the costs, but if unanimous consent that the order for ator SNOWE and I have been taking for one of those private plans does not get the quorum call be rescinded. the past 3 years can now get over 60 the same deal the other big private The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without votes in the Senate—I take a few min- buyers get, then one of those plans can objection, it is so ordered. utes tonight to outline a bit as to how ask Medicare to step in at that point. f it would work if this restriction was In effect, one of those private plans that is not getting a fair shake in the MORNING BUSINESS lifted and Medicare could genuinely act to hold down the cost of medicine. marketplace can say to Medicare: Hey, Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I ask So let’s start with the example of a look, we are not getting a very good unanimous consent the Senate now new drug coming out on the market for deal when it comes to negotiating for proceed to a period of morning business cancer, and it is an expensive drug. our seniors. At that point, Medicare with Senators permitted to speak for Let’s say this drug that many seniors could step in and say: We are going to up to 10 minutes each. will need will cost $100,000. At present, assist in that kind of bargaining proc- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without each of the plans that offers the pre- ess. objection, it is so ordered. scription drug benefit has to negotiate I happen to think just the fact Medi- Mr. DEWINE. I suggest the absence of for the few people in each of those care is in a position to have that lever- a quorum. plans who might need the new drug. age—if the private marketplace is not The PRESIDING OFFICER. The If the legislation Senator SNOWE and willing to bargain seriously, is not clerk will call the roll. I have been advocating became law, the willing to negotiate seriously—just the The assistant legislative clerk pro- Secretary could negotiate on behalf of fact there would be that kind of lever- ceeded to call the roll. all the people in the Medicare private age for Medicare can help to be a force Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask plans who need the drug. That way, to contain the cost of medicine for unanimous consent that the order for there would be new leverage for older older people. the quorum call be rescinded. people in the private marketplace to So here again I have cited an exam- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without hold down the cost of medicine. If you ple of how you can hold down the cost objection, it is so ordered. had a small number of people in a pri- of medicine without price controls, Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask vate plan, say, in Tennessee, and a without national formularies and ap- unanimous consent to speak as in small number of people in a private proaches that could constrain innova- morning business for up to 15 minutes. plan in Oregon, and a small number of tion, just by using plain old common The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without people in a private plan in Iowa, the sense and bargaining power, the way objection, it is so ordered. Secretary could negotiate on behalf of every business does in North Carolina, f all of those people in Medicare’s pri- Tennessee, and across the country. vate plans. That could mean real sav- Now, finally, it seems to me we ought MEDICARE ENHANCEMENTS FOR ings to folks in Tennessee and folks in to be thinking about the fact that with NEEDED DRUGS ACT Oregon and folks elsewhere who right many older people, they will have a Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, a new now do not have a lot of leverage in the private retirement package as well. So public opinion poll shows that Ameri- private marketplace. a lot of those seniors are concerned cans are particularly concerned about Now, think about the implications of about their overall health care bill, the restriction that keeps Medicare this proposal. Nobody is talking about knowing they are going to get some

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On November 3 of this year, So when the Medicare plans save sen- running Medicare? Ed McGaffigan broke that record. iors money on medicine, that is simply If you are in North Carolina and you Length of time in office, of course, is less cost the retiree plan has to make are in the technology sector or you are not an end in itself. How long a com- up. Seniors are going to be looking at in Oregon in the natural resources sec- missioner serves is not as important as their overall bill, and they want to tor, the first thing you try to do is use how well he or she serves the public in- know that every step possible is being your bargaining power and get the terest while on the commission. By taken to hold down their Medicare ex- most for your dollar. You act as a this measure, too, Ed McGaffigan penses, as Senator SNOWE and I have smart shopper. And people have been stands out. been advocating for the last 3 years, flabbergasted that Medicare is the only Congress created the Nuclear Regu- because if that is done, there is simply ‘‘person’’ out there shopping without latory Commission not to promote nu- less cost for the retiree plan to make using every bit of clout that would be clear power but to regulate nuclear up. available to older people in the mar- power. The commission’s job, in the Containing the costs on the Medicare ketplace. words of the Atomic Energy Act, is to side has the potential to help keep That is why this evening I wanted to ‘‘promote the common defense and se- costs down for employers insuring take a few minutes to outline specifi- curity and to protect the health and their retirees. So if you do that, you cally how the changes Senator SNOWE safety of the public.’’ Ed has taken are also going to provide some relief to and I have been advocating for the last those words to heart. Throughout his time on the commis- the taxpayers of this country because few years would work. They are com- sion, Ed has worked to improve the ef- included in the original Medicare bill mon sense. They use the marketplace ficiency and the effectiveness of the are a lot of subsidies designed to help to protect the wallets of senior citizens NRC’s regulatory programs. He has employers keep insuring their retirees and our taxpayers. I am particularly been instrumental in improving the re- so a lot of older people do not just get pleased Senator REID has indicated this actor oversight process, focusing it pushed back entirely into Medicare would be a high priority. Fifty-four more directly on risks and on activities when their employers ought to be help- Members of the U.S. Senate have al- ready voted for it. I hope next year—as important to plant safety and, at the ing them. By containing drug costs same time, making it more transparent through Medicare and containing some people begin to understand, with the examples I have given tonight and oth- and open to the public. Following 9/11, of the costs for those employers, then he helped revamp the NRC’s security the need for taxpayer dollars to shore ers, how this would work—my hope is early next year a significant step will and emergency preparedness programs up those employer plans goes down. to strengthen the Nation’s nuclear fa- What is the bottom line? We are be taken finally to hold down the costs of the medicines that are essential for cilities against the possibility of a ter- going to be able to help seniors not rorist attack. He has helped lay the through a Government cost-contain- this country’s older population. Mr. President, I yield the floor and groundwork for licensing the next gen- ment approach but by empowering suggest the absence of a quorum. eration of nuclear powerplants, new those who are supposed to advocate for The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. uranium enrichment plants, and the them in the private marketplace. That BURR). The clerk will call the roll. nuclear waste depository. He has also is what 54 Members of the U.S. Senate The legislative clerk proceeded to taken an active role in managing the have voted for. It is a comprehensive, call the roll generation change confronting the market-based, cost-containment ap- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask NRC by helping to hire and train a new proach. It will help older people in the unanimous consent that the order for generation of nuclear regulators to re- marketplace if they are part of a small the quorum call be rescinded. place the current generation which is plan. And the Secretary is in a position The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without now retiring. He is a firm but fair regu- to negotiate on behalf of all of those in objection, it is so ordered. lator and an effective nuclear safety those small plans, say, for an expensive f watchdog. cancer drug. It could help the older I take special interest in Ed’s EDWARD MCGAFFIGAN, JR. person in a big city where some plans achievements on the commission be- are getting a good deal but one senior Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, the cause Ed was one of the first people I is not. At that point, the senior wants Nuclear Regulatory Commission was hired when I came to the Senate in somebody to make sure there is some established on January 19, 1975, to reg- 1983. He was a legislative assistant. extra clout in the marketplace. ulate the Nation’s civilian nuclear Later he was my legislative director Finally, I think what Senator SNOWE power industry. Since then, 25 men and and, finally, my senior policy adviser. and I have been advocating over these three women have served as members He was my right hand on defense and last 3 years will help employers and of that commission. Members are ap- technology policy, on personnel and ac- taxpayers as well. If you hold down the pointed by the President by and with quisition reform, on nuclear non- costs on the Medicare side, that is the advice and consent of the Senate proliferation and export control policy, going to mean the employers—the em- for 5-year terms. On November 3, Com- all of that until he joined the NRC in ployers—of this country are not going missioner Ed McGaffigan, Jr. became 1996. to have to come up with as much the longest serving member of the Ed had already established himself as money on their side to protect their re- NRC. Of the 28 men and women who a brilliant physicist and a dedicated tirees. Containing costs on the Medi- have served as commissioners since public servant before I hired him. He care side clearly has the potential to 1975, only 6 have been reappointed to a had earned degrees in physics from keep costs down for employers insuring second term. Only one, Ed McGaffigan, both Harvard and Cal Tech and in pub- their retirees. has been reappointed to a third term. lic policy from Harvard’s Kennedy So now, as the Senate begins to First appointed by President Clinton in School of Government. He had served schedule for early next year and Sen- 1996, Ed was reappointed to a second in the Foreign Service. He had been a ators look at the variety of issues that term in 2000, and reappointed by Presi- science attache at our embassy in Mos- are coming up, I hope they will look in dent Bush to a third term in 2005. cow. He held simultaneous senior posts particular at this concept which has The Senate rarely confirms NRC on both the staff of the National Secu- won the support of 93 percent of the nominations before the date set by law rity Council and the Office of Science

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As a the main theme in the American Gov- pared than we were in the 2004 and 2005 newly elected Senator, I was indeed ernment in the last several years. hurricane cycles. fortunate to have his counsel at the I hope that both the House of Rep- As we go down the list of the chal- start of my work here in the Senate. resentatives and the Senate are getting lenges that are facing this country— He is an invaluable ally, a tenacious that message loudly and clearly from and there are many that I have not adversary, and a fine human being. I the American people. I can tell you, named—these cannot be solved as a am honored to have his friendship. Mr. President, I know what Floridians Democratic or as a Republican solu- It comes as no surprise to me that Ed are thinking. It is my business to know tion; they have to be solved with the has served the commission as long or that. Interestingly, also, Florida is a right solution; otherwise, you will as ably as he has. He has devoted his microcosm of the Nation. People are never get consensus, particularly in career to public service. He has served tired of this bickering. Folks do not the Senate. So this is my profound us well with his scientific skill, his ex- want a Republican or a Democratic so- hope, and I want to express it to the pert knowledge, and his sound judg- lution; they want the right solution. If Senate on this first day after the Tues- ment. you do what is right, you can get a lot day election of November 7. At his third confirmation hearing be- done. That is what the American peo- The message has been clear: Stop the fore the Committee on Environment ple want. partisan bickering. Reach out across and Public Works last year, Ed spoke Certainly, a thorny problem, such as the aisle. Bring people together with movingly of his Irish immigrant father. how to bring about stability in Iraq, is the enormous geographical and philo- He had encouraged Ed to ‘‘dream big going to require a bipartisan solution. sophical differences as are expressed in dreams’’ and taught him, by acting on It is going to take a great deal of co- this Senate, reflecting the opinions of those dreams, to make them possible. operation between the legislative the people of the United States to In a lifetime of public service, Ed has branch, the Congress, and the execu- reach out across these partisan lines dreamed big dreams and the Nation is tive branch, the President. The state- and bring people together. better for it. ments that we have heard by the new Mr. President, again, I appreciate the I yield the floor and suggest the ab- majority leaders of both the House and privilege of continuing my service to sence of a quorum. the Senate, as well as the statements our country as I express this heartfelt The PRESIDING OFFICER. The made by the President, are certainly opinion. clerk will call the roll. statements in the right direction. Now The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COR- The legislative clerk proceeded to we will see if those statements can, in NYN). The Senator from Georgia. call the roll. fact, become a reality in deeds and ac- f Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- complishments. TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT LIPSON dent, I ask unanimous consent that the This Senator is dedicated to reaching order for the quorum call be rescinded. out and building that consensus across Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, simul- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the aisle, when you look at the enor- taneous with my remarks tonight at objection, it is so ordered. mous challenges that are facing this Kennesaw University Convocation Cen- f country in addition to Iraq—the whole ter in Cobb County, GA, there is a me- war on terror, the defense of the home- morial service where thousands of my SERVING FLORIDIANS land, the protection of our seaports; fellow citizens are paying tribute to Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- the stability of the U.S. budget, the at- the life, the times, and the contribu- dent, it is a great privilege for this tempt to bring the budget back into tions of Dr. Robert Lipson. On Satur- Senator from Florida to continue pub- balance, an approach of pay-as-you-go; day night, Dr. Lipson, leaving lic service as a result of the will ex- attending to the needs of our senior Kennestone Hospital, was killed in a pressed in last Tuesday’s election by citizens, particularly senior citizens tragic automobile accident with a mo- the people of my State of Florida. It is who have been lifted out of so much torcycle just two or three blocks from a great privilege for a lifetime of public poverty as a result of these programs, the health care facility to which he had service. It is especially a great privi- such as Medicare and Social Security, dedicated the majority of his life. lege serving in this body at this time in and the protection of those programs Dr. Lipson was just not any ordinary our Nation’s history, with the chal- and the proper financing of those pro- doctor; he was an extraordinary human lenges that are facing us. grams; the need of the United States to being. Dr. Lipson was president and I believe there are many messages address the needs of assisting State CEO of WellStar Health Systems, the that have come from the American and local governments on education; owner and operator of five hospitals in people in this election that we have the preparation for the big one that is metropolitan Atlanta, in Cobb, Doug- just experienced. Clearly, the issue of surely to come in terms of natural dis- las, and Paulding Counties, the em- Iraq and the policy of the United asters because, surely, we are going to ployer of hundreds of doctors and thou- States Government toward Iraq is one. have it—and the two Senators in the sands of caregivers, and one of the true That was discussed during the election Chamber, both, are coastal Senators. A leaders in modern health care today in all over this country, and it was par- category 4 or 5 hit directly from the our State. ticularly discussed as two of the main water on a highly dense urbanized area, Dr. Lipson, in his time at Kennestone items of interest in the two televised and that will cause economic havoc Hospital, did a $68 million capital im- debates that we had in the Senate elec- that will be even over and above what provement with an 84-bed residential tion in Florida. we have seen, and the potential of in- tower. He brought an open-heart sur- The other message coming out of this surance losses in excess of what we ex- gical unit to Kennestone Hospital, and election, in addition to Iraq, is that the perienced in the 2005 and 2004 hurri- at the time of his tragic loss, Dr. American people are tired of the par- canes that hit a lot of our South- Lipson’s emergency room at tisan bickering. They have seen exces- eastern States. Kennestone Hospital was the second sive partisanship operative in Wash- When the economic loss and insur- largest emergency room in the State of ington. When they see that excessive ance loss hits $50 billion, there is no Georgia and one of the largest in the partisanship overlaid with ideological one State, no one insurance company United States, serving victims of tragic rigidity, the result is gridlock. That is that can withstand that kind of loss. trauma throughout the metropolitan what we have had, in large part. People That is another challenge facing us. area. would like for their public servants to Then there is the straightening up of But it wasn’t only his leadership as perform by reaching out to each other FEMA and its ability to respond, and the head of WellStar Health Systems.

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In fact, only 8 weeks friends, and the entire Upland commu- Jamie Coleman, when he returned ago—8 weeks before his death—his pho- nity in mourning his death. While we home in a few months. Family friend tography was displayed at Kennesaw struggle to bear our sorrow over this Kenny Dewig said James had been a University for all to see because of his loss, we can also take pride in the ex- leader in the Marines just as he had great insight, his great talent, his ample he set, bravely fighting to make been a leader with his Titans high credibility, and the way he had cap- the world a safer place. It is his cour- school football team, ‘‘He was just in tured not only our community but all age and strength of character that peo- charge of the whole squad on patrols. the special places in the world he vis- ple will remember when they think of He was just a really good boy.’’ ited. Lance, a memory that will burn bright- Jonathan was killed while serving his So tonight on the floor of the Senate, ly during these continuing days of con- country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. on behalf of myself and thousands and flict and grief. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, thousands of citizens in my State, I ex- Lance was known for his dedication 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Divi- tend to his wife, his mother, his son, to family and his love of country. Ac- sion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and his daughter our sympathy in this cording to friends and loved ones, he Camp Lejeune, NC. This brave soldier tragic loss but also our pride and joy in also enjoyed spending time outdoors, leaves behind father James Ling of the great contributions of Dr. Robert being with children and animals, and Evansville, mother Joanne Van Ant- Lipson to the betterment of the health was always making jokes. Today and werp of Owensville, sister Carma Dart, of countless thousands of citizens and always, Lance will be remembered by and brother Dillen Friend. Today, I join James’s family and the betterment and the health of our family members, friends, and fellow friends in mourning his death. While community. Hoosiers as a true American hero, and we struggle to bear our sorrow over I yield the floor. I suggest the ab- we honor the sacrifice he made while this loss, we can also take pride in the sence of a quorum. dutifully serving his country. example he set, bravely fighting to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The As I search for words to do justice in make the world a safer place. It is his clerk will call the roll. honoring Lance’s sacrifice, I am re- courage and strength of character that The legislative clerk proceeded to minded of President Lincoln’s remarks people will remember when they think call the roll. as he addressed the families of the fall- of James, a memory that will burn Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask en soldiers in Gettysburg: ‘‘We cannot brightly during these continuing days unanimous consent that the order for dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave of conflict and grief. the quorum call be rescinded. James was known for his dedication The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without men, living and dead, who struggled to his family and his love of country. here, have consecrated it, far above our objection, it is so ordered. He was looking forward to his wedding poor power to add or detract. The f and starting a life with Jamie. Today world will little note nor long remem- and always, James will be remembered HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES ber what we say here, but it can never by family members, friends, and fellow CORPORAL LANCE M. THOMPSON forget what they did here.’’ This state- Hoosiers as a true American hero, and Mr. BAYH. Mr. President, I rise ment is just as true today as it was we honor the sacrifice he made while today with a heavy heart and deep nearly 150 years ago, as I am certain dutifully serving his country. sense of gratitude to honor the life of a that the impact of Lance’s actions will As I search for words to do justice in brave young man from Upland, IN. Cpl live on far longer than any record of honoring James’s sacrifice, I am re- Lance M. Thompson, 21 years old, died these words. minded of President Lincoln’s remarks on November 15th. Lance was killed by It is my sad duty to enter the name as he addressed the families of the fall- an improvised explosive devise while of Lance M. Thompson in the official en soldiers in Gettysburg: ‘‘We cannot conducting combat operations in the RECORD of the U.S. Senate for his serv- dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we Al Anbar Province of Iraq. With his en- ice to this country and for his profound cannot hallow this ground. The brave tire life before him, Lance risked ev- commitment to freedom, democracy, men, living and dead, who struggled erything to fight for the values Ameri- and peace. When I think about this just here, have consecrated it, far above our cans hold close to our hearts, in a land cause in which we are engaged and the poor power to add or detract. The halfway around the world. unfortunate pain that comes with the world will little note nor long remem- A 2001 graduate of Eastbrook High loss of our heroes, I hope that families ber what we say here, but it can never School, Lance followed in his brother like Lance’s can find comfort in the forget what they did here.’’ This state- Phillip’s footsteps by joining the Ma- words of the prophet Isaiah who said, ment is just as true today as it was rines. His father, Gregory, told the Ko- ‘‘He will swallow up death in victory; nearly 150 years ago, as I am certain komo Tribune that his son had been a and the Lord God will wipe away tears that the impact of James’s actions will committed member of the Armed from off all faces.’’ live on far longer than any record of Forces and believed in what the Ma- May God grant strength and peace to these words. rines were doing in Iraq. Reflecting on those who mourn, and may God be with It is my sad duty to enter the name Lance’s life, his half-brother, Matt, all of you, as I know He is with Lance. of James Brown in the official RECORD told the Marion Chronicle-Tribune that LANCE CORPORAL JAMES BROWN of the U.S. Senate for his service to his ‘‘motto’’ had been ‘‘gung-ho.’’ This Mr. President, I rise today with a this country and for his profound com- selfless dedication carried Lance heavy heart and deep sense of gratitude mitment to freedom, democracy, and through his first tour of duty in Iraq to honor the life of a brave young man peace. When I think about this just and led him back again for a second from Owensville. James Brown, 20 cause in which we are engaged and the tour, which began in September of this years old, died on November 2 after unfortunate pain that comes with the year. being struck by a sniper bullet while loss of our heroes, I hope families like Lance was the 38th Hoosier soldier to on patrol in Al Anbar Province west of James’s can find comfort in the words be killed while serving his country in Baghdad. James risked everything to of the prophet Isaiah who said, ‘‘He Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was as- fight for the values Americans hold will swallow up death in victory; and signed to the Weapons Company, 2nd close to our hearts, in a land halfway the Lord God will wipe away tears from Battalion, 5th Marine, 1st Marine Divi- around the world. off all faces.’’

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Today and always, Mr. President, I rise today with a the U.S. Senate for his service to this Kraig will be remembered by family heavy heart and deep sense of gratitude country and for his profound commit- members, friends, and fellow Hoosiers to honor the life of a brave Hoosier ment to freedom, democracy, and as a true American hero, and we honor from Evansville. Brock Babb, 40 years peace. When I think about this just the sacrifice he made while dutifully old, died on October 15 after a roadside cause in which we are engaged and the serving his country. bombing in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. unfortunate pain that comes with the As I search for words to do justice in Brock risked everything to fight for loss of our heroes, I hope families like honoring Kraig’s sacrifice, I am re- the values Americans hold close to our Brock’s can find comfort in the words minded of President Lincoln’s remarks hearts, in a land halfway around the of the prophet Isaiah who said, ‘‘He as he addressed the families of the fall- world. will swallow up death in victory; and en soldiers in Gettysburg: ‘‘We cannot Brock enlisted in the Marines after the Lord God will wipe away tears from dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we graduating from Reitz High School in off all faces.’’ cannot hallow this ground. The brave 1984. He served in the first gulf war and May God grant strength and peace to men, living and dead, who struggled then returned home to become a sheet those who mourn, and may God be with here, have consecrated it, far above our metal worker and raise his family. In all of you, as I know He is with Brock. poor power to add or detract. The 2004, Brock decided to reenlist, feeling SERGEANT KRAIG FOYTECK world will little note nor long remem- ber what we say here, but it can never that he had unfinished business in Iraq. Mr. President, I rise today with a forget what they did here.’’ This state- Brock was remembered by his mother heavy heart and deep sense of gratitude ment is just as true today as it was Susie as a dedicated and caring Amer- to honor the life of a brave young man nearly 150 years ago, as I am certain ican happy to carry out his duty, when from LaPorte. Kraig Foyteck, 26 years that the impact of Kraig’s actions will she said that he wanted to help young old, died on October 30 after being hit by small arms fire during a raid on a live on far longer than any record of marines survive. Brock was killed while serving his house near Baghdad. Kraig risked ev- these words. It is my sad duty to enter the name country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. erything to fight for the values Ameri- cans hold close to our hearts, in a land of Kraig Foyteck in the official RECORD He was assigned to Marine Forces Re- of the U.S. Senate for his service to serve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th halfway around the world. Kraig enlisted in the military at 23 in this country and for his profound com- Marine Division. This brave soldier search of adventure. He had a passion mitment to freedom, democracy, and leaves behind wife Barbara Babb; par- for gymnastics and enjoyed para- peace. When I think about this just ents Susie and Terry Babb; and chil- chuting. Kraig’s mother spoke of his cause in which we are engaged, and the dren Tanner, Zoie, and Levi Babb. deep sense of patriotism and commit- unfortunate pain that comes with the Today, I join Brock’s family and ment to his country, telling a local loss of our heroes, I hope that families friends in mourning his death. While news outlet that the night before he like Kraig’s can find comfort in the we struggle to bear our sorrow over left for his tour she sensed second words of the prophet Isaiah who said, this loss, we can also take pride in the thoughts, but her son wanted to honor ‘‘He will swallow up death in victory; example he set, bravely fighting to his commitement. In August 2005, and the Lord God will wipe away tears make the world a safer place. It is his Kraig was sent to Mosul in northern from off all faces.’’ courage and strength of character that Iraq, where his mother said he pa- May God grant strength and peace to people will remember when they think trolled with his Stryker unit and hand- those who mourn, and may God be with of Brock, a memory that will burn ed out candy and toys to Iraqi children. all of you, as I know He is with Kraig. brightly during these continuing days Kraig was supposed to have finished his PRIVATE FIRST CLASS NATHAN J. FRIGO of conflict and grief. tour in August, but the day before Mr. President, I rise today with a Brock was known for his dedication leaving Iraq, he was told he would be heavy heart and deep sense of gratitude to his family and his love of country. sent to Baghdad for a few months. He to honor the life of a brave young man He had only been in Iraq for 2 weeks at was due to return in January. He had from Kokomo, IN. Nathan J. Frigo, 23 the time of the attack and was looking hoped to reenroll in college after being years old, died on October 17 in forward to helping his fellow marines. discharged from the Army and planned Baqubah, Iraq. Nathan risked every- Brock’s dedication and sense of duty to study medicine. thing to fight for the values Americans made him a model marine and a true Kraig was killed while serving his hold close to our hearts, in a land half- leader for the others serving with him. country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. way around the world. Today and always, Brock will be re- He was assigned to A Company, 2nd Nathan enlisted in the Army after membered by family members, friends, Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd graduating from Northwestern High and fellow Hoosiers as a true American Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort School in 2001. He is remembered as an hero, and we honor the sacrifice he Wainwright, AK. This brave soldier active student and athletic leader, hav- made while dutifully serving his coun- leaves behind his mother, Connie ing lettered in both track and cross try. Foyteck of LaPorte; father Rik Gutzke country. Nathan chose the position of As I search for words to do justice in of Oregon; a brother, Christopher; and infantryman and volunteered to serve a honoring Brock’s sacrifice, I am re- grandparents Virginia and Jack 4-year tour of duty. Nathan’s father minded of President Lincoln’s remarks Foyteck. spoke of his deep sense of patriotism as he addressed the families of the fall- Today, I join Kraig’s family and and commitment to his country, say- en soldiers in Gettysburg: ‘‘We cannot friends in mourning his death. While ing, ‘‘He knew the risks, but he wanted dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we we struggle to bear our sorrow over to go where he was needed. He wanted cannot hallow this ground. The brave this loss, we can also take pride in the to help, and he wanted to make a dif- men, living and dead, who struggled example he set, bravely fighting to ference with his life.’’ here, have consecrated it, far above our make the world a safer place. It is his Nathan was killed while serving his poor power to add or detract. The courage and strength of character that country in Operation Iraqi Freedom. world will little note nor long remem- people will remember when they think He was assigned to Headquarters and ber what we say here, but it can never of Kraig, a memory that will burn Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, forget what they did here.’’ This state- brightly during these continuing days 68th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Di- ment is just as true today as it was of conflict and grief. vision, Fort Carson, CO. This brave sol- nearly 150 years ago, as I am certain Kraig was known for his dedication dier leaves behind parents Maureen and that the impact of Brock’s actions will to his family and his love of country. Fred Frigo and sisters Sarah and Beth.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21874 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 Today, I join Nathan’s family and the second time, the Purple Heart, the tant step toward honoring one of our friends in mourning his death. While Iraq Campaign Medal, the Army Good most preeminent leaders. The National we struggle to bear our sorrow over Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Re- Mall in Washington, DC, is graced with this loss, we can also take pride in the serve Medal with Mobilization device memorials to America’s greatest presi- example he set, bravely fighting to for the second time, and the Combat dents. Today we broke ground on a me- make the world a safer place. It is his Infantryman Badge. morial to honor the Reverend Dr. Mar- courage and strength of character that My thoughts and prayers have been tin Luther King, Jr. Although never people will remember when they think with Scott’s wife Geri and his children, elected to national office, Dr. King of Nathan, a memory that will burn Justin and Sarah, as well as all those courageously led the Nation through a brightly during these continuing days other family and friends who are griev- crucial chapter of American history of grief. ing his loss. Scott’s family said, ‘‘Scott and became the voice of the entire civil Nathan was known for his dedication was a dedicated and loving husband rights movement. to his family and his love of country, and father. He was actively involved in In his famous ‘‘I Have A Dream’’ having aspired since he was a child to his children’s lives. He was a loyal, speech on the National Mall, Dr. King become a member of the military. The compassionate, and caring friend that noted that ‘‘[w]hen the architects of Army announced that he has been ele- everyone liked. He loved and was com- our republic wrote the magnificent vated to specialist and awarded a mitted to God, and was very involved words of the Constitution and the Dec- Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Today with his church and community.’’ laration of Independence, they were and always, Nathan will be remem- Learning about the sacrifice of Scott signing a promissory note to which bered by family members, friends, and Nisely, I am reminded of the words of every American was to fall heir.’’ fellow Hoosiers as a true American John 15:13: ‘‘Greater love has no man This past summer we reaffirmed and hero, and we honor the sacrifice he than this, that he lay down his life for reauthorized one of the most important made while dutifully serving his coun- his friends.’’ methods of enforcing this promise and try. His family also said of Scott that he upholding the Constitution—the Vot- As I search for words to justly honor ‘‘loved his country and was a volunteer ing Rights Act. Over the course of doz- the Frigo family’s sacrifice, I am re- career service-member that was proud ens of Judiciary Committee hearings minded of President Lincoln’s condo- and honored to serve his country.’’ Our and markups, we recalled the great his- lences to the mother of two fallen sol- Nation will be forever grateful for toric struggle for civil rights led by diers: ‘‘I pray that our Heavenly Father Scott Nisely’s loyal service and sac- American heroes of vision and may assuage the anguish of your be- rifice. His loss is tragic, but he will be strength, including Martin Luther reavement, and leave you only the remembered as an American hero. King, Jr., and his widow, Coretta Scott cherished memory of the loved and Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I rise to King. lost, and the solemn pride that must be express my sympathy over the loss of The pervasive discriminatory tactics yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice U.S. Army National Guard SFC Scott that led to the original Voting Rights upon the altar of Freedom.’’ These Nisely of Nebraska. Sergeant Nisely Act were deeply rooted. As a Nation, words of comfort withstand the tests of died during a firefight with insurgents this effort to ensure equal protection time and circumstance, and remind us near Asad, Iraq, on September 30. He dates back more than 135 years to the all that the impact of Nathan’s actions was 48 years old. ratification of the 15th amendment in will live on far longer than any record Sergeant Nisely was born in Syra- 1870, the last of the post-Civil War Re- of them. cuse, NE. After high school, he at- construction amendments. It took the It is my sad duty—and great honor— tended Doane College in Crete, NE, passage of the Voting Rights Act of to enter the name of Nathan Frigo in where he competed in track and cross 1965 for people of all races in many the official RECORD of the U.S. Senate country. He would later settle in parts of our country to effectively for his service to his country and for Marshalltown, IA, with his wife Geri. begin exercising the rights granted 95 his profound commitment to freedom, In addition to his service in the Armed years earlier by the 15th amendment. democracy, and peace. When I think Forces, Sergeant Nisely also worked Despite the additional gains we have about the terrible pain that comes with for the U.S. Postal Service in Iowa for made in enabling racial minorities to the loss of our heroes, I hope that fami- 12 years. participate fully in the political life of lies like Nathan’s can find comfort in While at Doane, Sergeant Nisely en- our country, the work of the Voting the words of the prophet Isaiah who listed with the Marine Corps Reserve Rights Act is not yet complete, and the said, ‘‘He will swallow up death in vic- and served 22 years with the Marines dream of Dr. King has not yet been tory; and the Lord God will wipe away on active duty and as a reservist. He fully realized. But his dream lives on, tears from off all faces.’’ was a veteran of Operation Desert as vital and as inspirational as the day May God grant strength and peace to Storm. In July, 2002, Sergeant Nisely it was delivered. those who mourn, and may God be with accepted a demotion in rank to fill a Just last week, we had an historic all of you, as I know He is with Nathan. vacancy in the Iowa Army National national election. Men and women of SERGEANT 1ST CLASS SCOTT E. NISELY Guard and served in that capacity until every color and creed came to polling Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, his death. places around the country to have today I rise to pay tribute to SFC Sergeant Nisely will be remembered their voices heard. Nonetheless, some Scott E. Nisely, who made the ultimate for his strong faith and his desire to citizens experienced problems casting sacrifice while serving his country. serve his country. In honor of Sergeant their votes. The Senate Judiciary Com- Sergeant Nisely, of Marshalltown, IA, Nisely, Doane College will rename an mittee will hold a long-overdue over- was assigned to C Company, 1st Bat- annual track and field event the Scott sight hearing this week to examine talion, 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Nisely Memorial Track Classic. shortcomings in the enforcement of our Infantry Division, Army National In addition to his wife, Sergeant civil rights laws and the guarantees of Guard, based out of Iowa Falls, IA. He Nisely is survived by his son Justin and political equality enshrined in the 14th was mobilized for Operation Iraqi Free- his daughter Sarah. and 15th amendments. In doing so, we dom with the unit in September 2005 I ask my colleagues to join me and continue to honor the promissory note and arrived in Iraq in early May 2006. all Americans in honoring SFC Scott written to all Americans. He died at the age of 48, on September Nisely. I look forward to bringing my chil- 30, 2006, in Al Asad, Iraq, when his mili- f dren and grandchildren to the Martin tary vehicle encountered small arms Luther King, Jr. Memorial when it is fire. A MALL MEMORIAL FOR DR. KING completed in 2008. I trust it will be a Staff Sergeant Nisely will be post- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, this moving tribute befitting one of our Na- humously awarded the Bronze Star for morning, our Nation took an impor- tion’s greatest leaders.

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Because the United Ms. Harris has reached an incredible the importance that international edu- States is increasingly connected to for- benchmark in her career, and I stand cation and exchange programs play in eign economies, international edu- today to reflect on her service. establishing closer relations between cation and exchanges are critical for Ms. Harris began working in the Sen- the United States and the world. the United States workforce to remain ate on April 30, 1975, for distinguished The U.S. Government has a proud competitive—especially to fulfill the Senator Philip A. Hart of Missouri. tradition of supporting international increased need for foreign language Just a few days before the end of his education and exchange programs, and proficiency. We cannot compete glob- term, Senator Hart lost his battle with we must continue that tradition. Why? ally if we are unable to promote and cancer on December 26, 1976. Ms. Harris First of all, international education is sell our goods and services, and we will then served Senator Adlai E. Stevenson necessary for our children to remain hinder ourselves if we do not provide III of Illinois for 5 years. Upon Senator competitive in the increasingly global opportunities for American students to Stevenson’s retirement, she joined the economy. Second, exchange programs learn foreign languages or about other office of his successor, Senator Alan J. also attract future leaders from cultures and societies. In 2006, a University of Wisconsin— Dixon. I was then lucky enough to in- abroad, exposing them to the opportu- Platteville alum, triple majoring in herit a most loyal and experienced nities and freedoms afforded by our criminal justice, Spanish, and biology, Senate employee when Ms. Harris democratic system. Third, inter- national education and exchange pro- participated on a study-abroad pro- joined my staff in 1984. grams expand horizons and change the gram in Merida, Venezuela. During her Upon joining my team, Althia ini- lives of the participants for the better. studies in Merida, she was able to hone tially helped with my transition from Finally, international education builds her Spanish language skills and take a the West Virginia Governor’s office to bridges between communities and im- specialized course in law. She now Capitol Hill. An immeasurable and in- proves understanding of cultures dif- works in Wisconsin as a correctional valuable aide, I am sure without ferent from our own—something that officer and is called upon regularly to Althia’s able assistance the job would has perhaps never been as important as assist with translation services. This have taken much longer to accomplish. it is today. student—like many others who study I know it would have been more dif- International Education Week will be abroad—honed her foreign language ficult without a seasoned Senate staff- observed in all 50 States and in over 100 proficiency through her international er knowledgeable in how to really countries. I encourage my colleagues education experience and is directly make things work in the Senate. to take a moment during International applying the skills she obtained over- On September 12, 1986, Althia began Education Week to acknowledge the seas in her employment. She is a great- working part time in my office so she work the citizens of their States are er asset to her employer because she could take on new challenges in the doing to ensure the successful future of can provide translation services. Inter- private sector and other areas of gov- the United States through the pro- national education and exchange pro- ernment. She first worked for the Ad- motion of international education. grams are crucial components for the In Wisconsin, schools such as Fox vertising Council and then for the Na- United States and must continue to be Valley Technical College in Appleton, tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis- supported in order to maintain a Northcentral Technical College in tration, NASA. At NASA, she con- healthy economy. Wausau, and the University of Wis- International education advances the tinues to work as a contractor for the consin system, to name a few, will hold global economic interests of the United Office of Education. As an active mem- events recognizing the importance of States and has been shown to give stu- ber of her community, she has never international education in higher edu- dents an advantage over their peers in abandoned her work here in the Sen- cation. Community organizations will the United States who have not been ate. be recognizing the week as well; the exposed to international experiences. With continual service in my office International Institute of Wisconsin Most students realize this fact. The De- for over 20 years, Althia is someone will be hosting a Community Summit partment of State has noted that 88 who has helped keep my office oper- on Citizen Diplomacy to discuss the percent of American college students ation running with important day-to- important role citizen diplomacy—in- believe international education will day tasks. She is a lover of urban gar- cluding international education—plays give them a competitive advantage in dening, a collector of African art, and a in today’s world. I am proud that these the workplace. domestic and international traveler. and many other Wisconsin institutions While international education and As Senators, we are each here to rep- and organizations are working to rec- exchange programs improve America’s resent our respective States and to ognize the important role of inter- competitiveness globally, they also at- work on the needs of our constituents. national education and exchanges. tract current and future leaders from I am a strong supporter of inter- But the work we do is directly depend- other countries to the United States. national education and exchange pro- According to the Department of State, ent on those who support us—our staff gramming. On April 12, 2005, I intro- more than 565,000 international stu- who are always there, always pushing duced S. Res. 104, the ‘‘People-to-Peo- dents from over 200 countries study in behind the scenes. Each and every de- ple Engagement in World Affairs’’ reso- the United States each year—some of voted member of my staff helps me ac- lution. My resolution recognized the whom will return home to become lead- complish the job I am here to do, and importance of international programs ers of their countries. The more they Althia has made a real contribution to and exchanges and called on Americans know about the United States and the my work for over 20 years. to strive to become more engaged in more connections they have with I am honored to recognize Althia’s international affairs and more aware of American citizens, the better. devotion and service and to extend my peoples and developments outside the Emmanuel Sanon of Haiti was a re- deepest appreciation for her ongoing United States—including studying cent participant in the Northcentral contributions. Althia is a true gem— abroad. I have also cosponsored resolu- Technical College’s CASS, Cooperative the kind of person you are lucky to tions making 2005 the Year of Foreign Association of States for Scholarships, find and retain for what time they can Language Study and 2006 as the Year of program. CASS is a USAID funded give. It has been a wonderful 20 years. Study Abroad. scholarship program for students from

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I was a strong become agents for change in their sion of Americans; in contrast, four supporter of the creation of the Com- countries. countries give the U.S. positive mission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Bonnie Bissonette, director of inter- marks.’’ Abroad Fellowship Program, an inde- national education at Northcentral Through their international experi- pendent commission created in 2004 for Technical College, wrote me about ences, exchange participants are able the purpose of recommending a pro- Emmanuel’s experience and said: to demonstrate American values, listen gram to greatly expand the oppor- Emmanuel studied Electromechanical to different viewpoints, and speak tunity for students at institutions of Technology and Leadership at Northcentral about the similarities they share with higher education in the United States Technical College in Wausau from 2003–2005 populations around the world. Increas- to study abroad, with special emphasis and returned home to Haiti with high hopes ing international understanding of on studying in developing countries. for his future. Since returning home, he has America will improve the image of the One of my colleagues—Senator DUR- had 5 contractual jobs with the U.N. in Haiti United States—and an improved per- BIN—has taken the first step in work- and is looking to start a tech school for the ception of the United States will serve ing to implement the commission’s youth of his community. He has already published recommendations by intro- started to provide some computer and to also improve our national security. English language training. Wisconsin has International education and ex- ducing the Abraham Lincoln Study taken a lead role in educating the economi- change programs also have great po- Abroad Act, S. 3744. cally disadvantaged youth of our close neigh- tential to create beneficial relation- The purpose of S. 3744 is to encourage bors to the south so that they can improve ships between communities on opposite at least 1 million undergraduate stu- the standard of living and slow the tide of sides of the world. These relationships dents in the United States to partici- economic emmigration. Fox Valley Tech- can lead to increased opportunities for pate in study abroad programs aca- nical College and NTC are two of only 13 commerce and development for every- demic credit within 10 years, including community colleges in the United States students in technical and scientific that host this highly successful program. one. Let me give you an example. For the fields of study. The program also seeks Emmanuel’s experience is only one of first time this year, the University of to ensure that an increasing portion of several success stories I could share Wisconsin—Green Bay was awarded a study abroad takes place in nontradi- about the useful skills exchange stu- Department of State grant to take col- tional destinations, with substantial dents gain while studying in the United lege students to Jordan to study for 2 increases in developing countries. States which are later used to improve weeks. The program, called Journey to The bill would specifically authorize the lives of others in their home coun- Jordan, gave students the opportunity the Secretary of State to establish an tries. to spend 6 weeks in Jordan learning Ar- Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Pro- Which brings me to my next point— abic, living with host families, volun- gram to facilitate undergraduate study international education and exchange teering at civil service organizations, abroad for academic credit through the programs expand horizons and change and learning firsthand about Jordanian creation of undergraduate fellowships lives by exposing the participants and culture. These students returned with and grants to institutions of higher programmers to new ways of thinking exposure to another language and a education to reform academic pro- and living. Those who study abroad are greater understanding of another cul- grams and institutional policies that forced to live outside of their comfort ture. inhibit participation by students in zones and as a result they learn a vast Just as important, however, is that study abroad. Senator DURBIN’s bill—along with amount about themselves and other the program itself built a bridge be- other international education and ex- cultures. They often return home as tween Jordan and the United States. change legislative initiatives is an im- different people with greater awareness Earlier this month, the vice president portant step to one day having all and appreciation for others. of the University of Jordan, along with American students engaged in some A University of Wisconsin—White- members of the North American Jor- type of international education or ex- water professor wrote to me recently danian Association, NAJA, and the change program, and we need to con- and said: American MidEast Leadership Net- tinue to take the necessary steps to For about ten years now, I have been the work, traveled to the University of provide our children every opportunity coordinator of a student exchange between Wisconsin—Green Bay, at their own ex- to learn about new cultures and to UW—Whitewater and Arnhem Business pense, to discuss future partnership op- School in the Netherlands. My students speak a second, or even third, lan- change dramatically during their experience. portunities. These individuals chose to travel to guage. They even ‘look’ different when they return. As we recognize and celebrate Inter- the United States because they want to At first they are tentative and worried, and national Education Week, I call on all maintain a relationship with the Uni- by the time they leave, they are truly citi- Americans to take a few minutes to zens of the world . . . Working as a coordi- versity of Wisconsin—Green Bay. This learn something new this week about nator is one of the most rewarding things I is a wonderful connection between uni- another culture, and I encourage all do as a professor. versities and countries that I hope will Americans to recognize and support This example drives home the fact continue to grow. international education and exchange that in Wisconsin, and also across the I commend those who work every day throughout the year. United States, students who choose to to promote international education engage in international education and and exchange programs, but we need to f exchange opportunities are truly work even harder to engage more ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS changed forever. Americans in international education The deeper understanding of other and exchange programs. To start, we cultures is a two-way street and is should be following the lead of those HONORING CLARENCE J. ‘‘MAC’’ vital to enhancing the image of the who have begun this process. The Uni- MCCORMICK III United States abroad and our national versity of Wisconsin—Oshkosh has a ∑ Mr. BAYH. Mr. President, today I security. Citizen-to-citizen exchanges global education certificate program pay tribute to the life of a distin- improve perceptions of the United that educates teachers on how to intro- guished businessman, community lead- States: a 2006 study published by the duce global perspectives in the class- er, and friend, Mac McCormick, who Pew Research Center found that room. Wisconsin’s own State super- passed away on October 26. Mac’s dedi- ‘‘publics around the world continue to intendent, Elizabeth Burmaster, has cation to the State of Indiana kept him

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In an attempt to plot cellular de- ment to his involvement with Vin- that California is home to three of velopment from the beginning, Dr. Fire cennes University, his career was filled these individuals. Their names are designed an experiment that produced with acts of conscientious service on Roger D. Kornberg, recipient of the the exact opposite of the anticipated behalf of friends, family members, and Nobel Prize in chemistry; Andrew Z. result: After injecting a worm with a Hoosiers across Indiana. Fire, recipient of a share of the Nobel piece DNA to increase the expression of Mac comes from a long line of distin- Prize in medicine; and George F. a particular gene, Dr. Fire inadvert- guished Hoosier public servants, in- Smoot, recipient of a share of the ently succeeded in suppressing the gene cluding his father, Jim McCormick, Nobel Prize in physics. completely. This result would eventu- and his grandfather, Clarence McCor- Dr. Roger D. Kornberg was born into ally lead to the discovery of a funda- mick. I have had the privilege of know- the shadow of a giant in the scientific mental mechanism for controlling the ing the McCormick family for many community. Dr. Kornberg’s father, Dr. flow of genetic information—that of years and have seen firsthand the dif- Arthur Kornberg, won a share of a RNAi, or RNA inference, which quashes ference his efforts have made in our Nobel Prize in 1959 for his trailblazing the activity of specific genes. This dis- State. The contributions Mac made work on DNA information transfer. Dr. covery was termed the ‘‘Breakthrough through his leadership and philan- Roger Kornberg’s decision to follow in of the Year’’ in 2002 by Science Maga- thropy touched countless lives, and his his father’s footsteps reflects a man of zine and has earned Dr. Fire and his dedication and good humor made him a clear vision and unshakable will, and it colleague, Dr. Craig Mello, the 2006 role model for a generation of Hoosiers. is extraordinarily inspiring to see an Nobel Prize for medicine. In 1981, Mac started Best Way Ex- individual meet the high standard that The potential benefits of the dis- press, Inc., with four trucks. Through was set before him. covery of RNA inference are limitless. Dr. Kornberg graduated from Har- his skillful oversight it grew to the 400- By using RNAi to silence one gene at vard University in 1967 and went on to truck operation it is today. Over the time and observing abnormalities the get his doctorate from Stanford in 1972. past quarter century, Mac has used behavior of cells, researchers are able For the last 26 years, Dr. Kornberg has that same tireless dedication and busi- to identify the function of genes, and been a professor of structural biology ness savvy to serve the people of Indi- potentially, use silencing to reduce or at Stanford, conducting cutting-edge ana. As a board member of the Indiana eliminate cellular activity harmful to research while guiding his students in Economic Development Corporation human health. Dr. Fire’s many their exploration of nature’s mysteries. and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, achievements constitute an extraor- Over that time he tirelessly probed the dinary contribution to our under- he helped ensure a bright future for the questions surrounding how information standing of how life operates at its working men and women of our State, is stored in genes and transferred to most basic level, and demonstrate his and his service to Vincennes University other parts of a cell. This process is outstanding talent and unwavering as a member of the board of trustees called transcription, and it holds a key commitment to improving the health and vice president of the nonprofit to understanding of how cells operate. Jamac Corp. exemplified his spirit of As a result of Dr. Kornberg’s efforts, of his fellow human beings. philanthropy. we can now visually demonstrate how Dr. George F. Smoot has for years Mac is survived by father Clarence J. information encoded in a cell’s DNA been examining the cosmos in search of ‘‘Jim’’ McCormick; stepmother blueprint is read and duplicated into an answer to the biggest question of Marilyn McCormick; brothers Mike what is called messenger RNA. This them all: How did it all begin? To an and Pat McCormick; sister Jane constitutes a significant leap forward amazing degree, Dr. Smoot has been Wissell; sons Will, Ry and Eli McCor- in our knowledge of cellular mechanics answering this seemingly unanswerable mick; and partner Andre Neal. and has brought us closer to identi- question. For 50 years, scientists strug- A lifelong Hoosier, Mac served in fying and rectifying the disturbances gled in vain to support the Big Bang leadership roles in numerous trucking in the transcription of genetic informa- theory with hard, indisputable evi- trade associations, including Truck tion that is the cause of common kill- dence. Dr. Smoot dealt the contentious PAC, Truckload Carriers Association, ers like heart disease and cancer. Dr. theory a further challenge when, in and Indiana Motor Truck Association, Kornberg’s work has already influenced 1976, he and others found startling evi- and in July he was chosen as the Indi- the development of drugs and therapies dence that galaxies are clustered to- ana Chamber of Commerce’s 2006 Busi- for various conditions and is opening gether and not, as previously thought, ness Leader of the Year. He was set to new avenues for future research. spread evenly throughout the universe. assume the chairmanship of the Amer- The story of Dr. Andrew Z. Fire is This observation conflicted with tem- ican Trucking Association next week, equally impressive and inspirational. perature readings that consistently where he previously had served as vice Although extremely modest in de- found space to be an even temperature chairman. It is a rare man who can meanor, Dr. Fire has demonstrated of 2.7 degrees above absolute zero. Dr. make such an impact on so many peo- world-class intellectual ability and un- Smoot had presented the scientific ple over the course of one life. Hoosiers quenchable drive since childhood. Hav- community a quandary: How could the will miss Mac as a friend, a community ing graduated high school at the age of heat be evenly distributed through the leader, and a committed advocate for 15, Dr. Fire attended the University of universe if galaxies were not? our state. California, Berkeley, after being It is a testament to Dr. Smoot’s bril- It is my sad duty to enter the name turned down by his other choice: Stan- liance, ingenuity, and diligence that of Clarence J. ‘‘Mac’’ McCormick III in ford. Now, at age 47, Dr. Fire has he, along with his colleague and co- the Record of the U.S. Senate for his achieved the highest pinnacle of suc- recipient of this year’s Nobel Prize in service to the State of Indiana.∑ cess in his field, opened up previously physics, Dr. John C. Mather, would f inaccessible areas of research with vast clear up the confusion resulting from potential for the future of medicine, the establishment of a ‘‘lumpy’’ uni- HONORING THE 2006 CALIFORNIA and gotten into Stanford, where he is verse and finally cement the Big Bang NOBEL LAUREATES the third Nobel laureate of the institu- theory of the creation of the universe. ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I would tion’s proud medical school. To achieve that ambitious goal, Smoot like to take this opportunity to extend Dr. Fire, like Dr. Kornberg, was rec- overcame nearly insurmountable ob- my most sincere congratulations to all ognized for his years of exploration stacles and broke through barriers that

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Throughout his life, he has which under the direction of Dr. Smoot tablished an after school Sheriff’s Ac- been lauded and recognized by numer- and Dr. Mather succeeded in detecting tivity League to help kids succeed in ous community and philanthropic or- the minuscule variations in tempera- school and stay out of gangs. ganizations for his work in the multi- ture that were anticipated by the Big After the tragedy of September 11, cultural communities and his dedica- Bang theory and the ‘‘lumpy’’ nature of 2001, Sheriff Horsley stepped into a tion to music and art. His work has the universe. leadership role and joined the FBI in a been featured in several exhibits, on As a result of Dr. Smoot’s incredible regional Joint Terrorism Task Force. the Internet, and on several local and achievement, we now have a much He established a regional information national television stations. clearer picture of where we came from sharing network with the nine Bay Since he was a young person, Charles and where we are going. His pene- Area counties and directed the Sher- Bibbs has possessed a strong talent for trating vision challenges the limits of iff’s Office of Emergency Services to art and artistic creation. Throughout human comprehension, transporting us take the lead to ensure that the coun- his career, he worked in corporate to times and places that were once ty’s first responders and public health America and funded his artistic cul- unreachable. Dr. Smoot has fundamen- workers had the equipment and train- tivation through that work. In 1985, tally changed the way we view the uni- ing to respond to disasters. Sheriff Bibbs was able to fuse his strengths in verse and secured his place as one of Horsley also worked with regional business with his passion for artistic the most important astrophysicists of transit agencies to establish a transit expression and formed B Graphics and all time. unit of deputy sheriffs to patrol bus Fine Arts to publish and distribute his It is with great pleasure that I ap- and rail transportation within the own artwork. Since that time, Bibbs plaud all three of California’s 2006 county. has become a dedicated and renowned Nobel laureates. Dr. Kornberg, Dr. Sheriff Horsley was also a fierce ad- ethnic artist and has worked passion- Fire, and Dr. Smoot have made ex- vocate for the construction of a state- ately for cohesion and unity within traordinary contributions to our un- of-the-art forensic crime lab that is marginalized communities. derstanding of how the universe oper- used by local, regional, State, and Fed- Recently, Charles Bibbs has spent ates, from the microscopic level of the eral agencies to solve crimes. Sheriff much of his time conducting seminars cell to the vast level of galaxies. Their Horsley tirelessly worked with the Bay and workshops to educate and inspire phenomenal insights have answered Area Congressional Delegation, includ- young people and reinforce educational questions that have long puzzled the ing my office, to obtain funding to en- institutions. He formed Art 2000, a non- sure that the forensic crime lab had scientific community and raised new profit visual art association that works the latest in crime fighting technology. possibilities for the research of future to inform local communities about art, Among his many accomplishments, and helps to inspire art patrons and generations. I thank these men for the Sheriff Horsley currently serves as co- artists themselves. From this organiza- many valuable gifts they have given chair of the Attorney General and humanity, not least of which is the gift State Superintendent of Public In- tion has come Images Magazine, which of unbridled imagination and the belief struction’s Safe Schools Task Force; is the first national publication dedi- ∑ that anything is possible. vice chair of the Northern California cated to ethnic art. As well, this has f High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area; inspirited the traveling ethnic art ex- hibit ‘‘Art on Tour.’’ Along this same IN HONOR OF SHERIFF DON chair of the San Mateo County Vehicle vein, Bibbs’ passion for jazz music led HORSLEY Theft Task Force and Vice Chair for the County Narcotics Task Force. him to the creation and founding of In- ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I take Sheriff Horsley has also been a member land Empire Music and Arts Founda- this opportunity to recognize San of the executive board of the California tion, a nonprofit organization that has Mateo County sheriff Don Horsley, who State Sheriffs’ Association since 1996, hosted an annual world-class jazz and is retiring after 38 years of dedicated served as the past chair of the San art festival in southern California for service to law enforcement and public Mateo County Criminal Justice Coun- the past 3 years. safety. cil and as a past member of the board Art and graphic representations are Sheriff Horsley is a San Francisco of directors of the California Peace Of- powerful tools that can help unite com- Bay Area native who was born in San ficers’ Association. munities and inspire young people. The Francisco, raised in Daly City, and Sheriff Horsley has not only im- work and example of Charles Bibbs has educated in the county’s public proved public safety but has worked inspired countless individuals and con- schools. He graduated from Daly City’s tirelessly with local elected officials, tinues to bring art and music to our Westmoor High School before grad- schools, and community organizations Nation’s youth. I applaud Charles uating with honors from San Francisco to foster a strong sense of community Bibbs and look forward to many more State University in 1969. and improve the lives of children and years of cultural representation and After a brief time as a classroom families in San Mateo County. youth enrichment from this great teacher, Sheriff Horsley entered into a Sheriff Horsley’s service to San American artist.∑ career in law enforcement that has Mateo County and dedication to public f spanned 38 years. safety throughout California is inspir- CELEBRATING THE CITY OF Beginning as a patrol officer in Daly ing. I have been honored to work with LODI’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY City and later serving as a patrol dep- him. I am confident that, even in re- uty officer in East Palo Alto, Sheriff tirement, Sheriff Horsley will continue ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask my Horsley was elected Sheriff of San to touch lives with his good will and colleagues to join me in celebrating Mateo County in June 1993. From the compassion.∑ the 100th anniversary of the city of beginning, Sheriff Horsley has been f Lodi, a thriving, family-oriented com- dedicated to making his community a munity located in California’s San Joa- better and safer place to live. Under his RECOGNIZING CHARLES A. BIBBS quin Valley. leadership, the San Mateo County ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today, I The city originally known as Sheriff’s Office has implemented an ex- ask my colleagues to join me in recog- Mokelumne was founded in 1869 when tensive number of innovative programs nizing entrepreneur and philanthropist Charles O. Ivory and John M. Burt es- to make the community safer, includ- Charles A. Bibbs as he is recognized by tablished the Ivory Store, an enterprise ing community policing, graffiti abate- the Black Voice Foundation for his ex- that attracted scores of homesteaders ment, gang intelligence/investigative ceptional contributions to ethnic art. and businesses to the area. In order to

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She racehorse, as horse racing was a pop- From his humble beginnings in fought hard for her education, while at- ular activity in the area during this pe- Malad, Ralph made the most of his op- tending schools that were separate and riod. By the time its residents over- portunities, graduating from college, far from equal. whelmingly voted for incorporation on eventually with a master’s degree from She wanted to be a doctor—a pedia- November 27, 1906, Lodi was already ISU. He maintained a strong connec- trician. Although she would never at- one of the fastest growing communities tion with that university, serving as a tend medical school, she was certainly in San Joaquin County. special advisor to the president for a healer. In fact, her thesis was enti- In 1907, in an effort to publicize a nearly a decade. He also served our tled: ‘‘The Factors Affecting Secondary large carnival to promote Lodi’s fa- country in the military as a U.S. Army Education for Negroes in Maryland mous Tokay grapes, a mission-style lieutenant and was a life member of Counties,’’ which laid the groundwork arch was erected at Pine and Sac- the American Legion and the Air Force for changes in education and the Su- ramento Streets. The Lodi Arch, one of Association. preme Court. the few remaining Mission Revival cer- He was first elected to public office She cared not only about her own emonial arches left in California, has as a member of the Idaho House of Rep- education but the education of others. served as an entrance into Lodi for the resentatives and was then elected to That is why Mrs. McMillan was so at past century. In 1919 and 1926, the the U.S. House of Representatives, the home at the NAACP. The NAACP is world-famous A & W Root Beer and the youngest Member of Congress serving about empowerment and it is about Supertreader, the first successful full- during the Kennedy administration. As equality. Mrs. McMillan understood circle tire retreading mold, were re- a Member of Congress, Ralph worked to this and focused on the grassroots, spectively introduced to the world ensure women received equal pay, sup- which turned the Baltimore branch within a short distance from the Lodi ported civil rights legislation and au- into a powerhouse. Arch. To many people, this remarkable thored a bill to establish the Peace As national president, she strength- landmark symbolizes the city’s proud Corps. But his service didn’t end when ened the NAACP and brought it here to history and economic vitality. he completed two terms in Congress. Baltimore. She didn’t throw bricks— In 1956, the Federal Government offi- Ralph continued his community in- she sold bricks—to build the NAACP cially recognized Lodi as a winegrape volvement in many ways. He was the headquarters in Baltimore, and she al- growing region, thus allowing vintners cofounder of the Danny Thomas Memo- ways supported young leaders, like to label their wine as originating from rial Golf Tournament, which has Kweisi Mfume. Always, she fought for Lodi. However, it was not until 1986, helped raise millions of dollars for can- equality and fairness, whether it was when the Lodi Appellation was for- cer research and is still raising funds for equal pay for teachers in Maryland mally approved, that Lodi began to each year. He looked for ways to im- or for the freedom of the South African shed its label as the wine industry’s prove every community and venture he people living under apartheid. best kept secret to become one of the encountered. He was one of the friend- On a personal note, I met Mrs. Mc- emerging wine-producing regions in liest people you could ever meet and Millan when I was on the Baltimore the Nation. Today, Lodi is home to a remained in contact with friends from City Council. She was the president of highly regarded and vibrant wine in- all over the world through his life. He the Baltimore Branch of the NAACP dustry where nearly two dozen wineries was active in his church, spending time and attended every critical meeting utilize exemplary viticulture practices at the local LDS temple and teaching and hearing. She also came to my of- to consistently produce wines that are Sunday School each week. Retirement fice on occasion. We didn’t know each renowned for their quality. was not a word that meant much to other well, having come from different The city of Lodi has grown from a Ralph—he had too much energy with sides of Baltimore, but I so admired town of less than 2,000 residents from his activities with family, friends, and her. She took a keen interest in this the time of its incorporation to a flour- other interests to take it easy. At 77, spunky, chunky, feisty Baltimorean. ishing and diverse community of 63,000 he remained active and full of life up to Her greatest passions were schools. that rests in the middle of one of the nearly his final day. We were ending segregation in our most dynamic regions of California. Ralph was devoted to his family and schools—not only tearing down old The state of the city as it turns 100 is his Nation, and he will be deeply ways but building new ones. To her, the best captured by its slogan: ‘‘Livable, missed by all those who knew him. word ‘‘public’’ meant a lot: public Lovable, Lodi.’’ The story of the city’s Idaho is honored to have counted him schools, public libraries, and the public first 100 years is a testament to the as one of her native sons. During this interest. value of community, vision, and opti- time, our thoughts and prayers go out Mrs. McMillan was always so sup- mism. As the residents of the city work to his wife Willa and his children, portive and encouraging toward me. I together to make their city a better grandchildren, and great-grand- would win some and I would lose some; place to call home, I congratulate children.∑ but she always said: Keep speaking them on their centennial anniversary f up—keep speaking out. If you were and wish them another 100 years of doing well, she told you. If she thought TRIBUTE TO ENOLIA P. MCMILLAN good fortune and success.∑ you could do better, she told you; and ∑ f Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, today we did. I pay tribute to the life and legacy of She had a passion for young people A LIFETIME OF NATIONAL Enolia P. McMillan. She was a revered and spotting new leaders. She thought SERVICE and beloved civil rights leader, commu- all young people had value and always ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, Senator nity leader, and educator. believed in the freedom to achieve—to CRAIG and I were saddened, when, last Mrs. McMillan was an amazing follow the American dream. month, the State of Idaho lost one of woman with a fantastic story. She had She would say: Barbara, fight for its distinguished citizens. Ralph Ray both grace and grit, as well as a per- more books and less bombs. Fight for Harding, who served our State as the sonality that would not accept the more libraries and fewer jails. Make 2nd District Congressman for two word ‘‘no’’ for an answer. sure people have drugs to fight cancer, terms in the 1960s, passed away on Oc- When they said: ‘‘You can’t,’’ she while at the same time fighting the tober 26 in Blackfoot. He left behind a said: ‘‘I can!’’ cancer of drugs. Fight for more jobs

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21880 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 and make sure people turn the corner. care by giving large donations to the Parish in Durango and St. Cajetan’s Don’t leave them standing at the cor- Linton Hospital Foundation and the Church in Denver to the Sangre de ner. Most of all, she would say, Bar- Campbell County Clinics. Cristo Parish in my native San Luis bara, fight for the freedom to achieve. While drought conditions have Valley. The Order has a noble history I marvel at how mysteriously God caused a spike in short-term sales, the in my State and around the world, works. I marvel that he should call sale barn may be facing some chal- where its parishioners and pastors have Enolia McMillan in the same year as lenging years as producers work to worked to spread virtue and to improve he has called four other great mothers build their herds back up. However, I the lives of our citizens. of the civil rights movement: Rosa am confident that the same work ethic Saint Cajetan, Paolo Consiglieri, Parks, Coretta Scott King, Victorine that has caused the Herreid Livestock Bonifacio da Colle, and Pope Paul IV Adams, and Roberta March. I so ad- Market to flourish for 25 years will founded the Theatine order nearly 5 mired Mrs. McMillan’s passion and her allow the business to continue pros- centuries ago in Italy, partly in re- activism. I am so grateful for her pering. sponse to the upheavals of the Ref- friendship. I will miss her leadership, On October 6, 2006, the community ormation. In the generations that fol- her vision, and her political savvy. celebrated the Herreid Livestock Mar- lowed, the Theatines established mis- The best of her lives on in all of us, ket with a free BBQ Beef Lunch before sions in foreign lands, building church- as we seek to live up to her courage, the 25th anniversary sale. I wish to es and spreading their teachings to conviction, and tenacity.∑ congratulate the current and past own- places like Peru, Borneo, Sumatra, ers and employees of the Herreid Live- f Georgia, and Armenia. stock Market on reaching this mile- The Theatines arrived in Colorado at 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE stone for their business, and for their the end of the 19th century to a young HERREID LIVESTOCK MARKET years of service to the community. State undergoing rapid changes. Thou- ∑ Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today Once again, I commend the individuals sands of new immigrants from Ireland, I honor the owners and operators of the involved in this enterprise and am Italy, Mexico, and elsewhere rushed to Herreid Livestock Market on its 25th pleased to see them publicly honored.∑ Colorado’s mines, farms, and ranches. anniversary. Each year, hundreds of f These immigrants arrived in places like Durango, San Luis, and Antonito, thousands of animals are moved TRIBUTE TO DENNIS COCHRANE through the sale barn to be purchased and found a centuries-old Hispano cul- ∑ by farmers or by packers, and eventu- Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, today I ture and a deeply rooted Catholic faith. ally find their way to supermarket pay tribute to Mr. Dennis Cochrane, a As these towns and settlements grew, shelves. The Herreid Livestock Market Wisconsin resident who last Thursday so too did the demands on the parishes is one of the largest sale barns in the concluded his term on the board of di- of Colorado. In 1906, the Bishop of Colo- region, and has proven to be a pillar of rectors of the Northeast-Midwest Insti- rado, Nicolas Matz, seeing a need for the local community both by facili- tute. The Northeast-Midwest Institute more priests in southwestern Colorado, is a Washington-based, private, non- tating business and through advocacy asked the Theatine Order to serve Sa- profit, and nonpartisan research orga- and philanthropy. cred Heart Parish in Durango. The The Herreid Livestock Market began nization dedicated to economic vital- Reverend John Licciotti and the Rev- ity, environmental quality, and re- operating in 1981. A previous sale barn erend Francisco Maria Blasquez Gomez gional equity for Northeast and Mid- in Herreid had burned down in 1978. held their first masses in a former west States. Herman Schumacher, the late Gordie schoolhouse, but the structure, and the During his tenure on the institute’s Ulmer, and the late Andy Heisler were missions in the region, grew quickly. board, Dennis has provided exceptional primarily responsible for the building In 1920, the order established St. counsel and guidance, and in the proc- of the current structure. Joe Vetter Cajetan’s Church in Denver and began ess has helped to improve the economic quickly joined in the enterprise as an staffing the church in Antonito. Three development and environmental qual- auctioneer and soon purchased a third years later, the order expanded to San ity of the Northeast-Midwest region. of the business. Since then, Luis and its missions, and later to Dennis is a partner in the law firm of churches in Fort Collins and Colorado Schumacher and Vetter have remained Marcovich, Cochrane, Milliken and Springs. Today, the Theatine Order has partners, along with various other indi- Swanson in Superior, WI. Prior to his 19 priests in Colorado, serving thou- viduals, most recently J.R. Scott. Fi- law practice, he served as assistant dis- sands of parishioners. nally, though, last summer the busi- trict attorney for Douglas County, WI, In honoring the centennial of the ness was sold to Joe Varner. Scott still and city Attorney for the city of Supe- Theatine Fathers, we recognize the manages the sale barn, however, and rior. He has served as a member of the contributions of the order to the par- Schumacher and Vetter remain in- city of Superior Harbor Commission ishes and parishioners of Colorado, but volved as well. and was active in the founding of the we also celebrate the contributions of In addition to operating a premier Head of the Lakes Council of Govern- the fathers to the culture, faith, and sale barn, Schumacher, Vetter, and ments, which evolved into the Metro- history of our great State. Their work Scott have been active in a variety of politan Interstate Committee of the has helped bind communities, build issues of vital importance to their in- Duluth-Superior Region. schools, and instill virtue, compassion dustry. They have been active in push- I thank Dennis Cochrane for his lead- and character in our citizenry. The ing for country-of-origin labeling, help- ership on the Northeast-Midwest Insti- Theatines are pillars in their commu- ing to close the Canadian border for tute’s Board. His valued service and nities, giants who serve the greater food safety reasons, and perhaps most council will not easily be replaced.∑ good. notably, Schumacher was a founder of f I am proud to honor the Order of the the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Theatine Fathers and to have this op- Fund, R–CALF. R–CALF has advocated CENTENNIAL OF THE ORDER OF portunity to thank them for their cen- for producers by opposing market ma- THE THEATINE FATHERS tury of service. May the virtues that nipulation on the part of meatpackers, ∑ Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, last they teach in the towns and churches working to restrict the importation of Friday, November 10, we celebrated the across the great State of Colorado con- foreign cattle into the U.S., and food centennial of the Order of the Theatine tinue to fill our hearts and guide our safety, among other areas of concern. Fathers in Colorado. I want the date of service for generations to come.∑ R-CALF has now merged with the this milestone, so important to my f United Stockgrowers of America and State’s history and culture, to be noted has over 18,000 members. The owners of in the RECORD. THE RED MASS the Herreid Livestock Market have The Theatine Order serves parishes ∑ Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, also supported access to local health across Colorado, from the Sacred Heart today I wish to share with this body

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21881 the recent remarks of the new Arch- rootedness. We cannot become isolated from sense that that Spirit continues to be bishop of Washington, Donald W. our connectedness and expect to flourish. As shared. The resurgence of spiritual renewal Wuerl, at this year’s 53rd Annual Red a people, we have a need to be part of a liv- in its many forms bears testimony to the at- Mass in Washington, DC. I have had ing unity with roots and a lived experience, avistic need to be connected to the vine and with a history and, therefore, a future. Our rooted in the soil of our faith experience. the pleasure of working with Arch- lives as individuals and as a society are di- As Jesus assures us in today’s Gospel: bishop Wuerl in his previous service as minished to the extent that we allow our- ‘‘Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its the 11th bishop of Pittsburgh, PA. For selves to be cut off or disconnected from that own unless it remains on the vine, so neither 18 years, he ministered to 800,000 which identifies and nurtures us. Branches can you unless you remain in me.’’ The rev- Catholics throughout southwestern live and bear fruit only insofar as they are elation of the mystery of God-with-us is not Pennsylvania with generosity and com- attached to the vine. incidental to that human experience. It gives passion. No one person; no part of our society, no light and direction to the struggle we call The Red Mass is celebrated each year people can become isolated, cut off from its the human condition. Religious faith and history, from its defining experiences of life, faith-based values are not peripheral to the in Washington, DC., at the start of the from its highest aspirations, from the les- human enterprise. Our history, the history of Supreme Court session and tradition- sons of faith and the inspiration of religion— mankind, is told in part in terms of our ally is held in the Cathedral of St. Mat- from the very ‘‘soil’’ that sustains life-and search for and response to the wisdom of thew the Apostle. Supreme Court Jus- still expect to grow and flourish. Faith con- God. tices, judges, Government officials, victions, moral values and defining religious Religious faith has long been a cornerstone lawyers, and people of all faiths regu- experiences of life sustain the vitality of the of the American experience. From the larly attend the Mass to offer prayers whole society. We never stand alone, discon- Mayflower Compact, which begins ‘‘In the for those who administer justice. This nected, uprooted, at least not for long with- name of God, Amen,’’ to our Declaration of out withering. Independence, we hear loud echoes of our Mass is sponsored by the John Carroll A profound part of the human experience is faith in God. It finds expression in our Society. The Red Mass enjoys a rich the search for truth and connectedness, and deepseated conviction that we have history, originating many centuries the development of human wisdom that in- unalienable rights from ‘‘Nature and Na- ago in European capitols. Red Mass de- cludes the recognition of God, an apprecia- ture’s God.’’ rives its name from the traditional tion of religious experience in human history Thomas Jefferson stated that the ideals color of vestments worn by the cele- and life, and the special truth that is di- and ideas that he set forth in the Declara- brants of the Mass, signifying the scar- vinely revealed religious truth. tion of Independence were not original with let robes worn by royal judges who at- Science linked to religiously grounded eth- him, but were the common opinion of his ics, art expressive of spirituality, technology day. In a letter dated May 8, 1825, to Henry tended the Mass centuries ago. The tra- reflective of human values, positive civil law Lee, former governor of Virginia, Jefferson dition in the United States began in rooted in the natural moral order are all writes that the Declaration of Independence 1928 in New York City and spread to branches connected to the vine. is ‘‘intended to be an expression of the Amer- cities across the country. A healthy and vital society respects the ican mind and to give to that expression the I hope that in sharing his comments wisdom of God made known to us through proper tone and spirit.’’ with my colleagues, we will continue the gift of creation and the blessing of rev- George Washington, after whom this city the ongoing conversations among peo- elation. We not only need God’s guidance, is named, was not the first, but perhaps was ple of faith about the roles of faith, but we are created in such a way that we the most prominent, American political fig- law, and values in our system of de- yearn for its light and direction. Pope John ure to highlight the vital part religion must Paul II in his encyclical Fides et Ratio re- play in the well-being of the nation. His mocracy. minds us: ‘‘. . . God has placed in the human often-quoted Farewell Address reminds us Mr. President, I ask that the remarks heart a desire to know the truth—in a word, that we cannot expect national prosperity of Archbishop Wuerl to which I referred to know himself—so that, by knowing and without morality, and morality cannot be be printed in the RECORD. loving God, men and women may also come sustained without religious principles. The material follows. to the fullness of truth about themselves.’’ Morality and ethical considerations cannot RED MASS HOMILY (Intro., Fides et Ratio) be divorced from their religious antecedents. One reason we gather today in prayer for What we do and how we act, our morals and FAITH, LAW AND HUMAN VALUES the outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit ethics, follow on what we believe. The reli- Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of is our realization that it is the wisdom of gious convictions of a people sustain their Washington God that fills up what is lacking in our own moral decisions. Cathedral of Matthew the Apostle, limited knowledge and understanding. Con- What is religion’s place in public life? As Washington, DC, Sunday, October 1, 2006 nected to the vine, we access the richness of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, tells us Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, It is a God’s word directing our human experience in his first encyclical letter, ‘‘Deus Caritas privilege for me to join each of you at this under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Cut Est’’ (God Is Love): ‘‘[f]or her part, the 53rd annual Red Mass sponsored by the John off from the vine, we have only ourselves. Church, as the social expression of Christian Carroll Society as part of a noble tradition At times our society, like many contem- faith, has a proper independence and is struc- in our nation’s capital of invoking the bless- porary cultures heavily nurtured in a secular tured on the basis of her faith as a commu- ing of God’s Holy Spirit on all who are en- vision that draws its inspiration elsewhere, nity which the State must recognize. The gaged in the service of the law, especially can be tempted to think that we are suffi- two spheres are distinct, yet always inter- the members of the judiciary. cient unto ourselves in grappling with and related’’ (DCE 28). Politics, law and faith are Recently I received a beautiful plant root- answering the great human questions of mingled because believers are also citizens. ed in a very attractive container with gor- every generation in every age: how shall I Church and state are home to the very same geous flowers mixed throughout the arrange- live; what is the meaning and, therefore, the people. ment. Within a few short days, however, value of life; how should we relate to each The place of religion and religious convic- even though I took great care of it, some of other; what are our obligations to one an- tion in public life is precisely to sustain the flowers began to fade. It was only after other? those values that make possible a common I removed one of the withered flowers that I The assertion by some that the secular good that is more than just temporary polit- made the startling discovery that not all of voice alone should speak to the ordering of ical expediency. Without a value system the flowers were attached to the plant and society and its public policy, that it alone rooted in morality and ethical integrity, rooted in the soil, but instead simply were can speak to the needs of the human condi- there is the very real danger that human placed in little plastic containers. As the tion, is being increasingly challenged. Look- choices will be motivated solely by personal flowers were not part of the plant and not ing around, I see many young men and convenience and gain. rooted in the soil, they had no source of women who, in such increasing numbers, are To speak out against racial discrimination, nourishment and died. looking for spiritual values, a sense of social injustice or threats to the dignity of A beautiful flower in an isolated container rootedness and hope for the future. In spite life is not to force values upon society, but is much like the branch that Jesus speaks of all the options and challenges from the rather to call our society to its own, long-ac- about in today’s Gospel text from St. John, secular world competing for the allegiance of cepted, moral principles and commitment to the branch that gets cut off, detached from, human hearts, the quiet, soft and gentle defend basic human rights, which is the func- isolated from the vine. Such a branch cannot voice of the Spirit has not been stilled. tion of law. bear much fruit—certainly not for long. Just as we are told in the first reading Not only did Thomas Jefferson subscribe to Whatever image we use, the lesson is the today that the Spirit of God was shared with the proposition that all are created equal, same. We cannot be cut off from our some of the elders so, too, today we have a but his writings indicate that he extended

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 the logic of that statement. All people are Weirton was and is known for its elaborate further. At home, Larry hung obliged to a code of morality that rests on world-class steelmaking. up the telephone. When Mary tried the very human nature which is the founda- Mr. Tice was a hard-working veteran calling back, there was no answer. She tion for our human dignity and equality. Jef- at Weirton Steel. There had never been then drove home, though it was too ferson recognizes no distinction between public and private morality. In a letter dated a doubt as to where Larry would work late. August 28, 1789, to James Madison, who later when he was growing up. He, like so I stand before you today to ask that became the fourth president of our country, many others, had been raised to believe Larry Tice’s story be remembered, Jefferson wrote: ‘‘I know but one code of mo- if they worked hard, there would al- along with the ongoing struggle of all rality for all, whether acting singly or col- ways be a job that included a living steelworkers. Many ask why we in lectively.’’ wage, competitive benefits, and a guar- steel States fight so hard for our steel Perhaps nowhere is the relationship of val- anteed pension. Larry’s father, uncles, jobs, and it is because of stories like ues, religious faith, public policy and the ap- and cousins had all worked at the mill. Larry Tice’s that touch our hearts. It plication of the law more deeply rooted in its historic expression than here in our nation’s Larry worked there his whole life after is so that no more steelworkers will capital. Here is the place where our first signing up after high school graduation suffer the agony Mr. Tice endured and president, George Washington, and the first in 1973. Just before his death, his job which conquered him. We work to en- Catholic bishop in our country, John Carroll, was in jeopardy, many of his benefits sure that fair trade conditions exist so recognized so very early on in the life of our diminished, and his pension had all but no more families find themselves ago- country the need to respect, honor and sup- disappeared. nizing as a loved one worries about port the understanding that the goals of gov- Mr. Tice worked at the heart of the their livelihood and ability to provide ernance and the expression of faith-based mill, in the pit, where glowing molten for their family. The steel industry is morality mingle and overlap. At the same steel drifted overhead in 340-ton ladles, time, each was respectful of the prerogatives very important to the prosperity of our 1 of the other, and both were mindful that all then roared out of 3 ⁄2-inch holes. He State and is something that touches the voices needed to be heard. excelled in his area of work and was many West Virginians’ lives and our In the end, the goal of public policy, and crew chief to six employees. Everyone country. My deepest sympathy goes its application and interpretation, must be says Mr. Tice enjoyed his work and out to the Tice family.∑ not what we can do but what we ought to do; took pride in what he did. It was not an f not what we have the ability to achieve, but easy job. The intense heat and the what in our hearts, in our conscience and in physical nature of the job tax workers MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT our souls we know we must do. As believers, our hope for a better world is physically and mentally, but Mr. Tice Messages from the President of the rooted in our faith that God will help us was a true steelworker, never com- United States were communicated to make this happen. Faith is the source of our plaining and always doing what he was the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his perennial optimism and our social activism asked. secretaries. and involvement. If we work and work hard After many layoffs at Weirton Steel f enough, God will be with us to bring about and the closure of the hot end, Mr. Tice that world of peace, justice, understanding, was relocated to the tin mill, but he EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED wisdom, kindness, respect and love that we happily accepted this assignment be- As in executive session the Presiding call His kingdom coming to be on earth. Officer laid before the Senate messages Our prayer today is that our American cause he was one of those who would democratic society will continue to be a still have a job after another massive from the President of the United flowering plant connected to the vine with layoff. With the new job came many States submitting sundry nominations roots sunk deep into the rich soil of our na- new stresses and worries. Mr. Tice had and a treaty which were referred to the tional identity, spiritual experience and only 2 weeks to master the new ma- appropriate committees. faith convictions. May our religious faith, as chinery and technology; the tin mill (The nominations received today are a foundational part of our national experi- was more technologically advanced and printed at the end of the Senate pro- ence, continue to nurture and sustain each was a place that required new skills ceedings.) branch of our society so that by its very con- nectedness to the vine it can blossom and and processes. At age 51, this new, f flourish. high-tech job posed a real challenge for MEASURES REFERRED Thank you.∑ Mr. Tice. The stress continued to The following bills were read the first f mount and Mr. Tice began to feel infe- rior, as his friends report, looking back and the second times by unanimous REMEMBERING LARRY TICE on his last few months of life. consent, and referred as indicated: ∑ Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, I Mr. Tice worried that the new man- H.R. 383. To designate the Ice Age Floods rise today to share with my colleagues agement of Weirton would not tolerate National Geologic Route, and for other pur- in the Senate the story of an awful a slow learning curve. He worried that poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- tragedy that took place in Weirton, if he didn’t pick up his new craft quick- ural Resources. H.R. 971. An act to extend the deadline for WV. Larry Tice, a steelworker at the ly enough that he would be fired. In the commencement of construction of certain former Weirton Steel now called Mittal end, friend and family pointed to some hydroelectric projects in Connecticut, and Steel’s Weirton Plant took his own life negative reinforcement and a general for other purposes; to the Committee on En- earlier this year after being over- feeling of inadequacy on Mr. Tice’s ergy and Natural Resources. whelmed with a misplaced feeling of part. This steelworker of two-plus dec- H.R. 1215. An act to provide for the imple- failure. ades worried that if he didn’t catch on mentation of a Green Chemistry Research Larry spent decades in Weirton quickly enough he wouldn’t be able to and Development Program, and for other Steel’s hot mill before he was provide for his family or allow them purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, transitioned to the tin mill in Mittal’s Science, and Transportation. the opportunities they deserved—wor- H.R. 1344. An act to amend the Wild and reorganization and shrinking of its op- ries that anyone who cares for a family Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of erations in Weirton. At its height, can understand. Larry Tice was a fam- the Farmington River and Salmon Brook in Weirton Steel employed 14,000—nearly ily man to his last days. the State of Connecticut for study for poten- everyone in a town of roughly 25,000. This hardship and uncertainty, along tial addition to the National Wild and Scenic Twenty years ago employment was ap- with his constant pressure and concern Rivers System, and for other purposes; to the proximately 7,000, and today the com- for his family’s welfare, ultimately led Committee on Energy and Natural Re- pany employs less than 2,000 people in to him taking his own life. Mr. Tice’s sources. a town that has shrunk to fewer than widow, Mary, is now only left to won- H.R. 1472. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located 20,000 people. Weirton is a town that der what was so inescapable. Mary at 167 East 124th Street in New York, New had been built around the plant, and spoke with Larry over the phone mo- York, as the ‘‘Tito Puente Post Office Build- the plant served as the town’s eco- ments before his death and he told her ing’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- nomic engine for nearly 100 years. he had ‘screwed up,’ though he did not rity and Governmental Affairs.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21883 H.R. 1711. An act to provide assistance to Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of H.R. 5016. An act to provide for the ex- the State of New Mexico for the development the Interior to participate in the Los Ange- change of certain Bureau of Land Manage- of comprehensive State water plans, and for les County Water Supply Augmentation ment land in Pima County, Arizona, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy Demonstration Project, and for other pur- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- and Natural Resources. H.R. 1796. An act to amend the National ural Resources. H.R. 5079. To update the management of Trails System Act to designate the route of H.R. 4720. An act to designate the facility Oregon water resources, and for other pur- the Mississippi River from its headwaters in of the United States Postal Service located poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- the State of Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico at 200 Gateway Drive in Lincoln, California, ural Resources. for study for potential addition to the Na- as the ‘‘Beverly J. Wilson Post Office Build- H.R. 5108. An act to designate the facility tional Trails System as a national scenic ing’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- of the United States Postal Service located trail, national historic trail, or both, and for rity and Governmental Affairs. at 1213 East Houston Street in Cleveland, other purposes; to the Committee on Energy H.R. 4750. An act to authorize the Sec- Texas, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Robert A. and Natural Resources. retary of the Interior to conduct a study to Martinez Post Office Building’’; to the Com- H.R. 2069. An act to authorize the exchange determine the feasibility of implementing a mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- of certain land in Grand and Uintah Coun- water supply and conservation project to im- mental Affairs. ties, Utah, and for other purposes; to the prove water supply reliability, increase the H.R. 5136. An act to establish a National Committee on Energy and Natural Re- capacity of water storage, and improve water Integrated Drought Information System sources. management efficiency in the Republican within the National Oceanic and Atmos- H.R. 2110. An act to provide for a study of River Basin between Harlan County Lake in pheric Administration to improve drought options for protecting the open space charac- Nebraska and Milford Lake in Kansas; to the monitoring and forecasting capabilities; to teristics of certain lands in and adjacent to Committee on Energy and Natural Re- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests sources. Transportation. in Colorado, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 4766. To amend the Native American H.R. 5313. An act to reserve a small per- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Programs Act of 1974 to provide for the revi- centage of the amounts made available to sources. talization of Native American languages the Secretary of Agriculture for the farm- H.R. 2679. To amend the Revised Statutes through Native American language immer- land protection program to fund challenge of the United States to prevent the use of sion programs; and for other purposes; to the grants to encourage the purchase of con- the legal system in a manner that extorts Committee on Indian Affairs. servation easements and other interests in money from State and local governments, H.R. 4772. An act to simplify and expedite land to be held by a State agency, county, or and the Federal Government, and inhibits access to the Federal courts for injured par- other eligible entity, and for other purposes; such governments’ constitutional actions ties whose rights and privileges under the to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, under the first, tenth, and fourteenth amend- United States Constitution have been de- and Forestry. ments; to the Committee on the Judiciary. prived by final actions of Federal agencies or H.R. 5323. An act to require the Secretary H.R. 3534. An act to designate the Piedras other government officials or entities acting of Homeland Security to provide for cere- Blancas Light Station and the surrounding under color of State law, and for other pur- monies on or near Independence Day for ad- public land as an Outstanding Natural Area poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ministering oaths of allegiance to legal im- H.R. 4789. An act to require the Secretary to be administered as a part of the National migrants whose applications for naturaliza- of the Interior to convey certain public land Landscape Conservation System, and for tion have been approved; to the Committee located wholly or partially within the bound- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy on the Judiciary. aries of the Wells Hydroelectric Project of H.R. 5340. An act to promote Department and Natural Resources. Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas of the Interior efforts to provide a scientific H.R. 3606. An act to modify a land grant County, Washington, to the utility district; basis for the management of sediment and patent issued by the Secretary of the Inte- to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River rior; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- sources. Basin, and for other purposes; to the Com- ural Resources. H.R. 4844. To amend the Help America Vote mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. H.R. 3626. An act to authorize the Sec- Act of 2002 to require each individual who de- H.R. 5347. An act to reauthorize the HOPE retary of the Interior to study the feasibility sires to vote in an election for Federal office VI program for revitalization of public hous- of enlarging the Arthur V. Watkins Dam to provide the appropriate election official ing projects; to the Committee on Banking, Weber Basin Project, Utah, to provide addi- with a government-issued photo identifica- Housing, and Urban Affairs. tional water for the Weber Basin Project to tion, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 5418. An act to establish a pilot pro- fulfill the purposes for which that project mittee on Rules and Administration. gram in certain United States district courts was authorized; to the Committee on Energy H.R. 4846. To authorize grants for contribu- to encourage enhancement of expertise in and Natural Resources. tions toward the establishment of the Wood- patent cases among district judges; to the H.R. 3871. An act to authorize the Sec- row Wilson Presidential Library; to the Com- Committee on the Judiciary. retary of Interior to convey to The Missouri mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- H.R. 5454. An act to authorize salary ad- River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive mental Affairs. justments for Justices and judges of the Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc., H.R. 4876. An act to ratify a conveyance of United States for fiscal year 2007; to the certain Federal land associated with the a portion of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation Committee on the Judiciary. Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in to Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, H.R. 5483. An act to increase the disability Nebraska, to be used as an historical inter- pursuant to the settlement of litigation be- earning limitation under the Railroad Re- pretive site along the trail; to the Com- tween the Jicarilla Apache Nation and Rio tirement Act and to index the amount of al- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Arriba County, State of New Mexico, to au- lowable earnings consistent with increases in H.R. 3961. An act to authorize the National thorize issuance of a patent for said lands, the substantial gainful activity dollar Park Service to pay for services rendered by and to change the exterior boundary of the amount under the Social Security Act; to subcontractors under a General Services Ad- Jicarilla Apache Reservation accordingly, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ministration Indefinite Deliver Indefinite and for other purposes; to the Committee on and Pensions. Quantity Contract issued for work to be Indian Affairs. H.R. 5503. An act to amend the National completed at the Grand Canyon National H.R. 4942. An act to establish a capability Housing Act to increase the mortgage Park; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- and office to promote cooperation between amount limits applicable to FHA mortgage ural Resources. entities of the United States and its allies in insurance for multifamily housing located in H.R. 4275. An act to amend Public Law 106– the global war on terrorism for the purpose high-cost areas; to the Committee on Bank- 348 to extend the authorization for estab- of engaging in cooperative endeavors focused ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. lishing a memorial in the District of Colum- on the research, development, and commer- H.R. 5516. An act to allow for the renegoti- bia or its environs to honor veterans who be- cialization of high-priority technologies in- ation of the payment schedule of contracts came disabled while serving in the Armed tended to detect, prevent, respond to, re- between the Secretary of the Interior and Forces of the United States; to the Com- cover from, and mitigate against acts of ter- the Redwood Valley County Water District, mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. rorism and other high consequence events and for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 4382. An act to provide for the convey- and to address the homeland security needs Energy and Natural Resources. ance of certain land in Clark County, Ne- of Federal, State, and local governments; to H.R. 5533. An act to prepare and strengthen vada, for use by the Nevada National Guard; the Committee on Homeland Security and the biodefenses of the United States against to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Governmental Affairs. deliberate, accidental, and natural outbreaks sources. H.R. 4981. An act to amend the National of illness, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 4545. An act to amend the Reclama- Dam Safety Program Act; to the Committee Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and tion Wastewater and Groundwater Study and on Environment and Public Works. Pensions.

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An act to designate the facility congratulating The Professional Golfers’ As- tions for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2007, of the United States Postal Service located sociation of America on its 90th anniversary and for other purposes; to the Committee on at 200 Lawyers Road, NW in Vienna, Vir- and commending the members of The Profes- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ginia, as the ‘‘Captain Christopher Petty sional Golfers’ Association of America and H.R. 5692. To direct the Secretary of the In- Post Office Building’’; to the Committee on The PGA Foundation for the charitable con- terior to conduct a special resource study to Homeland Security and Governmental Af- tributions they provide to the United States; determine the feasibility and suitability of fairs. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, establishing a memorial to the Space Shut- H.R. 6115. An act to extend the authority of and Transportation. tle Columbia in the State of Texas and for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- H. Con. Res. 473. Concurrent resolution its inclusion as a unit of the National Park ment to restructure mortgages and rental supporting the goals and ideals of System; to the Committee on Energy and assistance for certain assisted multifamily Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month; to the Natural Resources. housing; to the Committee on Banking, Committee on Health , Education, Labor, H.R. 5736. An act to designate the facility Housing, and Urban Affairs. and Pensions. of the United States Postal Service located H.R. 6131. An act to permit certain expend- H. Con. Res. 478. Concurrent resolution at 101 Palafox Place in Pensacola, Florida, as itures from the Leaking Underground Stor- supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘Lights the ‘‘Vincent J. Whibbs, Sr. Post Office age Tank Trust Fund; to the Committee on On Afterschool!’’, a national celebration of Building’’; to the Committee on Homeland Finance. after-school programs; to the Committee on Security and Governmental Affairs. H.R. 6143. An act to amend title XXVI of Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R. 5825. An act to update the Foreign In- the Public Health Service Act to revise and telligence Surveillance Act of 1978; to the extend the program for providing life-saving f Committee on the Judiciary. care for those with HIV AIDS; to the Com- H.R. 5835. An act to amend title 38, United mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and MEASURES PLACED ON THE States Code, to improve information man- Pensions. CALENDAR agement within the Department of Veterans H.R. 6151. An act to designate the facility Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Com- of the United States Postal Service located The following bills were read the sec- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. at 216 Oak Street in Farmington, Minnesota, ond time, and placed on the calendar: H.R. 5857. An act to designate the facility as the ‘‘Hamilton H. Judson Post Office’’; to S. 3994. A bill to extend the Iran and Libya of the United States Postal Service located the Committee on Homeland Security and Sanctions Act of 1996. at 1501 South Cherrybell Avenue in Tucson, Governmental Affairs. S. 4041. A bill to protect children and their Arizona, as the ‘‘Morris K. ‘Mo’ Udall Post H.R. 6160. An act to recruit and retain Bor- parents from being coerced into admin- Office Building’’; to the Committee on der Patrol agents; to the Committee on istering a controlled substance in order to Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- attend school, and for other purposes. fairs. fairs. H.R. 5861. An act to amend the National H.R. 6162. An act to require financial ac- f Historic Preservation Act, and for other pur- countability with respect to certain contract poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- actions related to the Secure Border Initia- MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ural Resources. tive of the Department of Homeland Secu- rity; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- The following bill was read the first H.R. 5923. An act to designate the facility time: of the United States Postal Service located rity and Governmental Affairs. at 29–50 Union Street in Flushing, New York, H.R. 6164. An act to amend title IV of the S. 4047. A bill to prohibit the issuance of as the ‘‘Dr. Leonard Price Stavisky Post Of- Public Health Service Act to revise and ex- transportation security cards to individuals fice’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- tend the authorities of the National Insti- who have been convicted of certain crimes. rity and Governmental Affairs. tutes of Health, and for other purposes; to H.R. 5989. An act to designate the facility the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, f of the United States Postal Service located and Pensions. H.R. 6166. An act to amend title 10, United at 10240 Roosevelt Road in Westchester, Illi- ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED States Code, to authorize trial by military nois, as the ‘John J. Sinde Post Office Build- commission for violations of the law of war, The Secretary of the Senate reported ing’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- and for other purposes; to the Committee on that he had presented to the President rity and Governmental Affairs. Armed Services. of the United States the following en- H.R. 5990. An act to designate the facility H.R. 6203. An act to provide for Federal en- rolled bills: of the United States Postal Service located ergy research, development, demonstration, at 415 South 5th Avenue in Maywood, Illi- On October 3, 2006: and commercial application activities, and nois, as the ‘‘Wallace W. Sykes Post Office S. 2430. An act to amend the Great Lakes for other purposes; to the Committee on En- Building’’; to the Committee on Homeland Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990 to ergy and Natural Resources. Security and Governmental Affairs. provide for implementation of recommenda- H.R. 6233. An act to amend the Safe, Ac- H.R. 6014. An act to authorize the Sec- tions of the United States Fish and Wildlife countable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation retary of the Interior, acting through the Service contained in the Great Lakes Fish- Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make Bureau of Reclamation, to improve Califor- ery Resources Restoration Study. technical corrections, and for other pur- nia’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and S. 2856. An act to provide regulatory relief poses; to the Committee on Environment and water supply; to the Committee on Energy and improve productivity for insured deposi- Public Works. and Natural Resources. tory institutions, and for other purposes. H.R. 6062. An act to enhance community The following concurrent resolutions S. 3661. An act to amend section 29 of the development investments by financial insti- were read, and referred as indicated: International Air Transportation Competi- tutions, and for other purposes; to the Com- H. Con. Res. 222. Concurrent resolution tion Act of 1979 relating to air transpor- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- supporting the goals and ideals of National tation to and from Love Field, Texas. fairs. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance On October 5, 2006: H.R. 6072. An act to amend the Federal De- Day; to the Committee on Health, Edu- S. 2562. An act to increase, effective as of posit Insurance Act to provide further regu- cation, Labor, and Pensions. December 1, 2006, the rates of compensation latory relief for depository institutions and H. Con. Res. 317. Concurrent resolution re- for veterans with service-connected disabil- clarify certain provisions of law applicable questing the President to issue a proclama- ities and the rates of dependency and indem- to such institutions, and for other purposes; tion annually calling upon the people of the nity compensation for the survivors of cer- to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and United States to observe Global Family Day, tain disabled veterans. Urban Affairs. One Day of Peace and Sharing, and for other S. 3728. An act to promote nuclear non- H.R. 6078. An act to designate the facility purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- proliferation in North Korea. of the United States Postal Service located tions. at 307 West Wheat Street in Woodville, H. Con. Res. 430. Concurrent resolution rec- On October 10, 2006: Texas, as the ‘‘Chuck Fortenberry Post Of- ognizing the accomplishments of the Amer- S. 3930. An act to authorize trial by mili- fice Building’’; to the Committee on Home- ican Council of Young Political Leaders for tary commission or violations of the law of land Security and Governmental Affairs. providing 40 years of international exchange war, and for other purposes.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21885 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Agency, Department of Homeland Security, COMMUNICATIONS titled ‘‘Free Trade Agreements—Guatemala transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of and Bahrain’’ ((RIN0750–AF49) (DFARS Case a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter- The following communications were 2006–D028)) received on November 6, 2006; to minations’’ (71 FR 59398) received on Novem- laid before the Senate, together with the Committee on Armed Services. ber 6, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–8938. A communication from the Direc- Housing, and Urban Affairs. uments, and were referred as indicated: tor, Defense Procurement and Acquisition EC–8948. A communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the Treasury, EC–8928. A communication from the Ad- Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- transmitting, pursuant to law, (12) reports ministrator, Food and Nutrition Service, De- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- relative to vacancy announcements within partment of Agriculture, transmitting, pur- titled ‘‘Berry Amendment Notification Re- the Department, received on November 6, suant to law, the report of a rule entitled quirement’’ ((RIN0750–AF33) (DFARS Case 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, ‘‘For-Profit Center Participation in the 2006–D006)) received on November 6, 2006; to and Urban Affairs. Child and Adult Care Food Program’’ the Committee on Armed Services. EC–8939. A communication from the Coun- EC–8949. A communication from the Sec- (RIN0584–AD66) received on November 6, 2006; sel for Regulations, Office of Public and In- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, dian Housing, Department of Housing and ant to law, a six-month periodic report rel- and Forestry. Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant ative to the national emergency that was de- EC–8929. A communication from the Direc- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Exten- clared in Executive Order 13338 of May 11, tor, Regulatory Review Group, Department sion of Minimum Funding Under the Indian 2004; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to Housing Block Grant Program’’ (RIN2577– and Urban Affairs. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Removal AC69) received on November 6, 2006; to the EC–8950. A communication from the Gen- of Obsolete Regulations’’ (RIN0560–AH65) re- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban eral Counsel, Federal Housing Finance ceived on November 6, 2006; to the Com- Affairs. Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- EC–8940. A communication from the Prin- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Home Loan estry. cipal Deputy, Office of the Under Secretary Bank Elective Directors’’ (RIN3069–AB31) re- EC–8930. A communication from the Con- of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), trans- ceived on November 6, 2006; to the Com- gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of (2) of- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Plant Health Inspection Service, Department ficers authorized to wear the insignia of the fairs. of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to next higher grade in accordance with title 10, EC–8951. A communication from the Gen- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Imported United States Code, section 777; to the Com- eral Counsel, Federal Housing Finance Fire Ant; Addition of Counties in Arkansas mittee on Armed Services. Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- and Tennessee to the List of Quarantined EC–8941. A communication from the Liai- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Privacy Act and Areas’’ (Docket No. APHIS–2006–0080) re- son Officer, Office of the Secretary, Depart- Freedom of Information Act; Implementa- ceived on November 6, 2006; to the Com- ment of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to tion’’ (RIN3069–AB32) received on November mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Depart- 6, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- estry. ment of Defense Personnel Security Program ing, and Urban Affairs. EC–8931. A communication from the Under Regulation’’ (DoD–2006–OS–0038) received on EC–8952. A communication from the Gen- Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- November 6, 2006; to the Committee on eral Counsel, Federal Housing Finance ness), transmitting, a report on the approved Armed Services. Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- retirement of Vice Admiral Walter B. EC–8942. A communication from the Direc- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Affordable Housing Massenburg, United States Navy, and his ad- tor, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Program Amendments’’ (RIN3069–AB26) re- vancement to the grade of vice admiral on Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- ceived on November 6, 2006; to the Com- the retired list; to the Committee on Armed ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Services. titled ‘‘Buy American Act Exemption for fairs. EC–8932. A communication from the Under Commercial Information Technology’’ EC–8953. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- ((RIN0750–AF23) (DFARS Case 2005–D011)) re- Secretary and Director, United States Pat- ness), transmitting, a report on the approved ceived on November 6, 2006; to the Com- ent and Trademark Office, Department of retirement of General James L. Jones, Jr., mittee on Armed Services. Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, United States Marine Corps, and his ad- EC–8943. A communication from the Gen- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes to vancement to the grade of general on the re- eral Counsel, National Credit Union Admin- Eliminate the Disclosure Document Pro- tired list; to the Committee on Armed Serv- istration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the gram’’ (RIN0651–AC01) received on November ices. report of a rule entitled ‘‘General Lending 6, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–8933. A communication from the Under Maturity Limit and Other Financial Serv- Science, and Transportation. Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- ices’’ (RIN3133–AD30) received on November EC–8954. A communication from the Direc- ness), transmitting, a report on the approved 7, 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- tor, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- retirement of Lieutenant General Jan C. ing, and Urban Affairs. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Huly, United States Marine Corps, and his EC–8944. A communication from the Coun- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘At- advancement to the grade of lieutenant gen- sel for Regulations, Office of Public and In- lantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic eral on the retired list; to the Committee on dian Housing, Department of Housing and Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Temporary Rule; Armed Services. Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant Inseason Retention Limit Adjustment’’ (ID EC–8934. A communication from the Assist- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Demoli- No. 092506B) received on November 6, 2006; to ant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and tion or Disposition of Public Housing the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Environment), transmitting, pursuant to Projects’’ (RIN2577–AC20) received on No- Transportation. law, a report on the Department’s decision vember 6, 2006; to the Committee on Bank- EC–8955. A communication from the Direc- to convert functions currently performed by ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. tor, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Navy personnel to contractors; to the Com- EC–8945. A communication from the Sec- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- mittee on Armed Services. retary, Division of Corporation Finance, Se- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–8935. A communication from the Assist- curities and Exchange Commission, trans- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone ant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Processor Environment), transmitting, pursuant to entitled ‘‘Rules 13e–4 and 14d–10’’ (RIN3235– Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Bering Sea law, a report relative to a streamlined com- AJ50) received on November 6, 2006; to the and Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ (ID petition of military personnel; to the Com- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban No. 101206F) received on November 6, 2006; to mittee on Armed Services. Affairs. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–8936. A communication from the Direc- EC–8946. A communication from the Chief Transportation. tor, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Counsel, Federal Emergency Management EC–8956. A communication from the Acting Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- titled ‘‘Acquisition of Major Weapon Sys- a rule entitled ‘‘National Flood Insurance suant to law, the report of a rule entitled tems as Commercial Items’’ ((RIN0750–AF38) Program; Appeal of Decisions Relating to ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific (DFARS Case 2006–D012)) received on Novem- Flood Insurance Claims’’ (RIN1660–AA41) re- Coast Groundfish Fishery; Specifications and ber 6, 2006; to the Committee on Armed Serv- ceived on November 6, 2006; to the Com- Management Measures; End of the Pacific ices. mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Whiting Primary Season for the Mothership EC–8937. A communication from the Direc- fairs. Sector (ID No. 100206A) received on Novem- tor, Defense Procurement and Acquisition EC–8947. A communication from the Chief ber 6, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Science, and Transportation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21886 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 EC–8957. A communication from the Acting ministration, Department of Commerce, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Public Works. Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- a change in previously submitted reported EC–8974. A communication from the Prin- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled information and action on a nomination for cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone the position of Under Secretary for Eco- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in nomic Affairs, received on November 6, 2006; ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ment Area’’ (ID No. 100306E) received on No- and Transportation. ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Implementa- vember 6, 2006; to the Committee on Com- EC–8966. A communication from the White tion Plans; Ohio Particulate Matter’’ (FRL merce, Science, and Transportation. House Liaison, Bureau of Industry and Secu- No. 8228–2) received on November 6, 2006; to EC–8958. A communication from the Acting rity, Department of Commerce, transmit- the Committee on Environment and Public Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a change Works. Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- in previously submitted reported informa- EC–8975. A communication from the Prin- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled tion and action on a nomination for the posi- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone tion of Assistant Secretary for Export Ad- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pollock in the ministration, received on November 6, 2006; ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands’’ (ID No. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 100306D) received on November 6, 2006; to the and Transportation. ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Implementa- Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–8967. A communication from the Ad- tion Plans; State of Missouri; Nitrogen Ox- Transportation. ministrator, Federal Aviation Administra- ides Allowance Allocations for 2008’’ (FRL EC–8959. A communication from the Acting tion, Department of Transportation, trans- No. 8239–3) received on November 6, 2006; to Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Committee on Environment and Public Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- aviation operations in the airspace serving Works. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Love Field and the Dallas-Fort Worth area; EC–8976. A communication from the Prin- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone to the Committee on Commerce, Science, cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Western and Transportation. of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and EC–8968. A communication from the Acting ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ (ID No. Assistant Administrator for Procurement, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 100506B) received on November 6, 2006; to the National Aeronautics and Space Administra- ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Implementa- Committee on Commerce, Science, and tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tion Plans; Louisiana; 2006 Low Enhanced Transportation. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Small Business Inno- Vehicle Inspection/Maintenance Program’’ EC–8960. A communication from the Acting vation Research and Small Business Tech- (FRL No. 8241–2) received on November 6, Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, nology Transfer Contractor Recertification 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- of Program Compliance’’ (RIN2700–AD17) re- Public Works. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ceived on November 6, 2006; to the Com- EC–8977. A communication from the Prin- ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office and South Atlantic; Snapper/Grouper Re- tation. of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- sources of the South Atlantic; Closure’’ (ID EC–8969. A communication from the Acting ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, No. 092606D) received on November 6, 2006; to Secretary of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Committee on Commerce, Science, and pursuant to law, a report relative to the dis- ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Implementa- Transportation. EC–8961. A communication from the Acting ability-related complaints that U.S. and for- tion Plans; State of Iowa’’ (FRL No. 8240–6) Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, eign passenger air carriers operating to and received on November 6, 2006; to the Com- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- from the U.S. received during the 2005 cal- mittee on Environment and Public Works. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled endar year; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–8978. A communication from the Prin- ‘‘Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Science, and Transportation. cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea EC–8970. A communication from the Sec- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- and Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ (ID retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, No. 100506C) received on November 6, 2006; to law, a report entitled ‘‘Annual Report to pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Congress on Federal Government Energy ‘‘Export Notification; Change to Reporting Transportation. Management and Conservation Programs, Requirements’’ (FRL No. 8101–3) received on EC–8962. A communication from the Acting Fiscal Year 2005’’; to the Committee on En- November 6, 2006; to the Committee on Envi- Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, ergy and Natural Resources. ronment and Public Works. Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- EC–8971. A communication from the Attor- EC–8979. A communication from the Prin- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ney, Office of Assistant General Counsel for cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office ‘‘Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Legislation and Regulatory Law, Depart- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- Off Alaska; Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alas- ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, ka’’ (ID No. 100606A) received on November 6, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Procedures pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, for the Acquisition of Petroleum for the ‘‘Louisiana: Final Authorization of State Science, and Transportation. Strategic Petroleum Reserve’’ (RIN1901– Hazardous Waste Management Program Re- EC–8963. A communication from the Acting AB16) received on November 6, 2006; to the vision’’ (FRL No. 8241–3) received on Novem- Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, Committee on Energy and Natural Re- ber 6, 2006; to the Committee on Environ- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- sources. ment and Public Works. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–8972. A communication from the Prin- EC–8980. A communication from the Prin- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Non-American of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- Fisheries Act Crab Vessels Catching Pacific ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Cod for Processing by the Offshore Compo- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled nent in the Western Regulatory Area of the ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality ‘‘Revisions to the California State Imple- Gulf of Alaska’’ (ID No. 101106A) received on Implementation Plans; Maryland; Nitrogen mentation Plan, Lake County Air Quality November 6, 2006; to the Committee on Com- Oxides Allowance Allocations for 2008’’ (FRL Management District, Monterey Bay Unified merce, Science, and Transportation. No. 8238–9) received on November 6, 2006; to Air Pollution Control District, San Joaquin EC–8964. A communication from the Assist- the Committee on Environment and Public Valley Unified Air Pollution Control Dis- ant Administrator for Fisheries, National Works. trict, and Ventura County Air Pollution Marine Fisheries Service, Department of EC–8973. A communication from the Prin- Control District’’ (FRL No. 8234–9) received Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office on November 6, 2006; to the Committee on the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Rule to of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Envi- Environment and Public Works. Implement Measures Approved in Frame- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, EC–8981. A communication from the Ad- work Adjustment 42 to the Northeast Multi- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ministrator, Environmental Protection species Fishery Management Plan’’ ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Implementa- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- (RIN0648–AT24) received on November 6, 2006; tion Plans and Designation of Areas for Air port entitled ‘‘FY 2005 Superfund Five-Year to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Quality Planning Purposes; North Carolina; Review Report to Congress’’; to the Com- and Transportation. Redesignation of the Rocky Mount 8–Hour mittee on Environment and Public Works. EC–8965. A communication from the White Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attainment’’ EC–8982. A communication from the Assist- House Liaison, Economics and Statistics Ad- (FRL No. 8239–5) received on November 6, ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works),

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21887 transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Excess Inclusion on November 6, 2006; to the Committee on ative to the Department’s possible need to Income and Charitable Remainder Trusts’’ Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. operate the Mississippi River headwaters res- (Rev. Rul. 2006–58) received on November 6, EC–9003. A communication from the ervoirs; to the Committee on Environment 2006; to the Committee on Finance. Human Resources Specialist, Office of the and Public Works. EC–8993. A communication from the Spe- Assistant Secretary for Administration and EC–8983. A communication from the Sec- cial Assistant, Office of Legislative Affairs, Management, Department of Labor, trans- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- Department of State, transmitting, pursuant mitting, pursuant to law, (2) reports relative mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled to law, a report on the United States Partici- to vacancy announcements in the Depart- ‘‘Collaborative Demonstration-Based Review pation in the United Nations for the year ment, received on November 6, 2006; to the of Physician Practice Expense Geographic 2005; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Adjustment Data’’; to the Committee on Fi- EC–8994. A communication from the Assist- Pensions. nance. ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, EC–9004. A communication from the White EC–8984. A communication from the Acting Department of State, transmitting, pursuant House Liaison, Department of Health and Social Security Regulations Officer, Office of to law, a report relative to methods em- Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to Disability and Income Security Programs, ployed by the Government of Cuba to comply law, the report of change in previously sub- Social Security Administration, transmit- with an agreement it made with the United mitted reported information and the des- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- States; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- ignation of an acting officer for the position titled ‘‘Representative Payment Policies and tions. of Assistant Secretary for Planning and Administrative Procedure for Imposing Pen- EC–8995. A communication from the Assist- Evaluation, received on November 6, 2006; to alties for False or Misleading Statements or ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Withholding of Information’’ (RIN0960–AG09) ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to and Pensions. received on November 6, 2006; to the Com- law, a report relative to the international EC–9005. A communication from the White mittee on Finance. agreements other than treaties that have House Liaison, Department of Health and EC–8985. A communication from the Acting been entered into in the past sixty days; to Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to Social Security Regulations Officer, Office of the Committee on Foreign Relations. law, the report of change in previously sub- Disability and Income Security Programs, EC–8996. A communication from the Sec- mitted reported information and discontinu- Social Security Administration, transmit- retary of the Senate, transmitting, pursuant ation of service in an acting role for the posi- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to law, the report of the receipts and expend- tion of Assistant Secretary for Planning and titled ‘‘Continuing Disability Review Failure itures of the Senate for the period from April Evaluation, received on November 6, 2006; to to Cooperate Process’’ (RIN0960–AG19) re- 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006; ordered to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ceived on November 6, 2006; to the Com- lie on the table. and Pensions. mittee on Finance. EC–8997. A communication from the Ad- EC–9006. A communication from the White EC–8986. A communication from the Chief ministrator, Office of Foreign Labor Certifi- House Liaison, Department of Health and of the Publications and Regulations Branch, cation, Department of Labor, transmitting, Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to Internal Revenue Service, Department of the pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled law, the report of a vacancy and the designa- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ‘‘Labor Condition Applications and Require- tion of an acting officer for the position of report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Con- ments for Employers Using Nonimmigrants Surgeon General, received on November 6, cerning Use of 2001 CSO Tables Under Sec- on H1B Visas in Specialty Occupations and 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, tion 7702’’ (Notice 2006–95) received on No- as Fashion Models; Labor Attestations Re- Labor, and Pensions. vember 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance. garding H–1B1 Visas’’ (RIN1205–AB38) re- EC–9007. A communication from the White EC–8987. A communication from the Chief ceived on November 6, 2006; to the Com- House Liaison, Department of Health and of the Publications and Regulations Branch, mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Pensions. law, the report of a vacancy and the designa- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–8998. A communication from the Ad- tion of an acting officer for the position of report of a rule entitled ‘‘Taxation and Re- ministrator, Office of Workforce Security, Administrator, received on November 6, 2006; porting of Excess Inclusion Income’’ (Notice Department of Labor, transmitting, pursu- to the Committee on Health, Education, 2006–97) received on November 6, 2006; to the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Labor, and Pensions. EC–9008. A communication from the White Committee on Finance. ‘‘Federal-State Unemployment Compensa- House Liaison, Department of Health and EC–8988. A communication from the Chief tion (UC) Program; Confidentiality and Dis- Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to of the Publications and Regulations Branch, closure of State UC Information’’ (RIN1205– law, the report of discontinuation of service Internal Revenue Service, Department of the AB18) received on November 6, 2006; to the in an acting role and action on a nomination Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and for the position of General Counsel, received report of a rule entitled ‘‘AJCA Modifica- Pensions. on November 6, 2006; to the Committee on tions to the Section 6011, 6111, and 6112 Regu- EC–8999. A communication from the Sec- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. lations’’ (RIN1545–BF98) received on Novem- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- EC–9009. A communication from the White ber 6, 2006; to the Committee on Finance. mitting, pursuant to law, the 2005 report rel- House Liaison, Department of Health and EC–8989. A communication from the Chief ative to the Food and Drug Administration’s Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to of the Publications and Regulations Branch, methods for meeting the necessary condi- law, the report of a vacancy and the designa- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the tions specified in the Prescription Drug User tion of an acting officer for the position of Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Fee Act of 1992; to the Committee on Health, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare report of a rule entitled ‘‘United States Education, Labor, and Pensions. and Medicaid Services, received on Novem- Treaties That Meet the Requirements of Sec- EC–9000. A communication from the Sec- ber 6, 2006; to the Committee on Health, Edu- tion 1(h)(11)(C)(i)(II)’’ (Notice 2006–101) re- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- cation, Labor, and Pensions. ceived on November 6, 2006; to the Com- mitting, pursuant to law, an annual report EC–9010. A communication from the Direc- mittee on Finance. detailing the means by which the conditions tor, Regulations Policy and Management EC–8990. A communication from the Sec- specified in the Animal Drug User Fee Act of Staff, Department of Health and Human retary of Health and Human Services, trans- 2003 were met; to the Committee on Health, Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled Education, Labor, and Pensions. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Recordkeeping Re- ‘‘Impact of Increased Financial Assistance to EC–9001. A communication from the White quirements for Human Food and Cosmetics Medicare Advantage Plans’’; to the Com- House Liaison, Office of Communications Manufactured From, Processed With, or Oth- mittee on Finance. and Outreach, Department of Education, erwise Containing, Material from Cattle’’ EC–8991. A communication from the Chief transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ((RIN 0910–AF48) (Docket No. 2004N–0257)) re- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, action on a nomination for the position of ceived on November 6, 2006; to the Com- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Assistant Secretary for Communications and mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Outreach, received on November 6, 2006; to Pensions. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standards for Cal- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, culating Energy Savings for the New Energy and Pensions. f Efficient Home Credit’’ (Announcement 2006– EC–9002. A communication from the White REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 88) received on November 6, 2006; to the Com- House Liaison, Office of Communications mittee on Finance. and Outreach, Department of Education, The following reports of committees EC–8992. A communication from the Chief transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of were submitted: of the Publications and Regulations Branch, the discontinuation of service in the acting By Mr. INHOFE, from the Committee on Internal Revenue Service, Department of the role for the position of Assistant Secretary Environment and Public Works, with an Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the for Communications and Outreach, received amendment in the nature of a substitute:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21888 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 S. 3591. A bill to improve efficiency in the make improvements in payments to S. 2635 Federal Government through the use of high- hospitals under the medicare program, At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the performance green buildings, and for other and for other purposes. name of the Senator from New York purposes (Rept. No. 109–358). S. 1147 (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- By Ms. COLLINS, from the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, sor of S. 2635, a bill to amend the Inter- fairs: the name of the Senator from Indiana nal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the Report to accompany S. 1838, a bill to pro- (Mr. BAYH) was added as a cosponsor of transportation fringe benefit to bicycle vide for the sale, acquisition, conveyance, S. 1147, a bill to amend the Internal commuters. and exchange of certain real property in the Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the S. 2702 District of Columbia to facilitate the utiliza- expensing of broadband Internet access At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the tion, development, and redevelopment of expenditures, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Vermont such property, and for other purposes (Rept. (Mr. JEFFORDS) was added as a cospon- No. 109–359). S. 1353 At the request of Mr. REID, the sor of S. 2702, a bill to require the Sec- f names of the Senator from Michigan retary of Defense to carry out a pro- EXECUTIVE REPORT OF (Mr. LEVIN) and the Senator from gram on the provision of assistance to COMMITTEE Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were added as co- certain military families. S. 3128 The following executive report of a sponsors of S. 1353, a bill to amend the nomination was submitted: Public Health Service Act to provide At the request of Mr. BURR, the for the establishment of an names of the Senator from Mississippi By Mr. ENZI for the Committee on Health, (Mr. LOTT) and the Senator from Ken- Education, Labor, and Pensions, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Reg- *John Peyton, of Florida, to be a Member istry. tucky (Mr. BUNNING) were added as co- of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S Tru- S. 1915 sponsors of S. 3128, a bill to amend the man Scholarship Foundation for a term ex- At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act piring December 10, 2011. names of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. to provide for uniform food safety *Nomination was reported with rec- AKAKA), the Senator from New York warning notification requirements, and ommendation that it be confirmed sub- (Mrs. CLINTON), the Senator from Dela- for other purposes. ject to the nominee’s commitment to ware (Mr. BIDEN) and the Senator from S. 3608 respond to requests to appear and tes- Washington (Mrs. MURRAY) were added At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the tify before any duly constituted com- as cosponsors of S. 1915, a bill to amend name of the Senator from Colorado mittee of the Senate. the Horse Protection Act to prohibit (Mr. SALAZAR) was added as a cospon- sor of S. 3608, a bill to modify the f the shipping, transporting, moving, de- livering, receiving, possessing, pur- boundary of Mesa Verde National Park, INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND chasing, selling, or donation of horses and for other purposes. JOINT RESOLUTIONS and other equines to be slaughtered for S. 3651 The following bills and joint resolu- human consumption, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the tions were introduced, read the first poses. names of the Senator from Arkansas and second times by unanimous con- S. 2010 (Mrs. LINCOLN) and the Senator from sent, and referred as indicated: At the request of Mr. HATCH, the California (Mrs. BOXER) were added as By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. FEIN- name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. cosponsors of S. 3651, a bill to reduce GOLD, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. LEAHY, Ms. INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of S. child marriage, and for other purposes. CANTWELL, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. 2010, a bill to amend the Social Secu- S. 3705 COBURN, Mr. KERRY, Mr. SALAZAR, rity Act to enhance the Social Security At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the Mr. SUNUNU, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. FEIN- of the Nation by ensuring adequate name of the Senator from Arkansas STEIN, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. DORGAN, public-private infrastructure and to re- (Mrs. LINCOLN) was added as a cospon- Mr. WYDEN, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. LEVIN, solve to prevent, detect, treat, inter- Mr. BYRD, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. WARNER, sor of S. 3705, a bill to amend title XIX Ms. SNOWE, and Mr. BENNETT): vene in, and prosecute elder abuse, ne- of the Social Security Act to improve S. 4046. A bill to extend oversight and ac- glect, and exploitation, and for other requirements under the Medicaid pro- countability related to United States recon- purposes. gram for items and services furnished struction funds and efforts in Iraq by extend- S. 2342 in or through an educational program ing the termination date of the Office of the At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the or setting to children, including chil- Special Inspector General for Iraq Recon- name of the Senator from California dren with developmental, physical, or struction; to the Committee on Homeland (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- mental health needs, and for other pur- Security and Governmental Affairs. By Mr. DEMINT (for himself and Mr. sponsor of S. 2342, a bill to amend title poses. ENSIGN): XVIII of the Social Security Act to de- S. 3768 S. 4047. A bill to prohibit the issuance of liver a meaningful benefit and lower At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the transportation security cards to individuals prescription drug prices under the names of the Senator from Wisconsin who have been convicted of certain crimes; Medicare program. (Mr. FEINGOLD), the Senator from Or- read the first time. S. 2487 egon (Mr. WYDEN) and the Senator f At the request of Mr. CRAIG, the from Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were added ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS name of the Senator from North Caro- as cosponsors of S. 3768, a bill to pro- lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- hibit the procurement of victim-acti- S. 724 sor of S. 2487, a bill to ensure an abun- vated landmines and other weapons At the request of Mr. DODD, the name dant and affordable supply of highly that are designed to be victim-acti- of the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. nutritious fruits, vegetables, and other vated. LAUTENBERG) was added as a cosponsor specialty crops for American con- S. 3771 of S. 724, a bill to improve the No Child sumers and international markets by At the request of Mr. HATCH, the Left Behind Act of 2001, and for other enhancing the competitiveness of names of the Senator from Minnesota purposes. United States-grown specialty crops. (Mr. COLEMAN) and the Senator from S. 1002 S. 2545 Idaho (Mr. CRAPO) were added as co- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the At the request of Mr. OBAMA, his sponsors of S. 3771, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- name was added as a cosponsor of S. Public Health Service Act to provide vania (Mr. SPECTER) was added as a co- 2545, a bill to establish a collaborative additional authorizations of appropria- sponsor of S. 1002, a bill to amend title program to protect the Great Lakes, tions for the health centers program XVIII of the Social Security Act to and for other purposes. under section 330 of such Act.

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S. 3795 SARBANES) was added as a cosponsor of Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, today At the request of Mr. SMITH, the S. 3980, a bill to direct the Secretary of Senator FEINGOLD and I are intro- name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. Health and Human Services, in con- ducing the Iraq Reconstruction Ac- CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. sultation with the Secretary of Edu- countability Act of 2006. This bipar- 3795, a bill to amend title XVIII of the cation, to develop a policy for man- tisan legislation, is co-sponsored by Social Security Act to provide for a aging the risk of food allergy and ana- Senators LIEBERMAN, LEAHY, COLEMAN, two-year moratorium on certain Medi- phylaxis in schools, to establish school- CANTWELL, SALAZAR, KERRY and care physician payment reductions for based food allergy management grants, COBURN, has a single purpose: to ensure imaging services. and for other purposes. continuing, vigorous oversight of S. 3814 S. 4014 American tax dollars in Iraq by repeal- At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the At the request of Mr. LUGAR, the ing the premature termination date for name of the Senator from Colorado names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. the Office of the Special Inspector Gen- (Mr. SALAZAR) was added as a cospon- VOINOVICH), the Senator from Ohio (Mr. eral for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR). sor of S. 3814, a bill to amend part B of DEWINE), the Senator from Minnesota This legislation would restore title XVIII of the Social Security Act (Mr. COLEMAN), the Senator from Flor- SIGIR’s termination date to its pre- to restore the Medicare treatment of ida (Mr. MARTINEZ), the Senator from vious schedule of 10 months after 80 ownership of oxygen equipment to that Connecticut (Mr. DODD), the Senator percent of Iraq reconstruction funds in effect before enactment of the Def- from New Hampshire (Mr. SUNUNU) and have been expended. It would repeal icit Reduction Act of 2005. the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. conference language in the 2007 Defense S. 3910 HAGEL) were added as cosponsors of S. Authorization Bill that would close At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the 4014, a bill to endorse further enlarge- SIGIR on October 1, 2007, and transfer names of the Senator from California ment of the North Atlantic Treaty Or- oversight to the Inspectors General of (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from Lou- ganization (NATO) and to facilitate the the Departments of State, Defense, and isiana (Ms. LANDRIEU), the Senator timely admission of Albania, Croatia, the U.S. Agency for International De- from New Jersey (Mr. LAUTENBERG) and Georgia, and Macedonia to NATO, and velopment. the Senator from Maryland (Mr. SAR- for other purposes. Departmental and agency Inspectors BANES) were added as cosponsors of S. S. 4015 General perform an important service 3910, a bill to direct the Joint Com- At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the with dedication and expertise. How- mittee on the Library to accept the do- name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ever, those offices are configured to nation of a bust depicting Sojourner ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. provide audits, inspections, and inves- Truth and to display the bust in a suit- 4015, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- tigations of continuing government op- able location in the Capitol. enue Code of 1986 to increase the erations. The traditional approach of S. 3920 amount of gain excluded from the sale IG oversight—extensive inquiries, At the request of Mr. HATCH, the of a principal residence. lengthy preparation and delivery of re- name of the Senator from Minnesota S. 4043 ports, recommendations for corrective (Mr. COLEMAN) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mrs. HUTCHISON, the action—is thorough. But it also is sor of S. 3920, a bill to amend part B of name of the Senator from Louisiana time-consuming and can allow wasteful title XVIII of the Social Security Act (Mr. VITTER) was added as a cosponsor or fraudulent practices to continue for to assure access to durable medical of S. 4043, a bill to amend the Inter- some time. equipment under the Medicare Pro- modal Surface Transportation Effi- Iraq reconstruction is a unique situa- gram. ciency Act of 1991 to designate a por- tion, with enormous amounts of money S. 3936 tion of Interstate Route 14 as a high being spent in a relatively short period At the request of Mr. FRIST, the priority corridor, and for other pur- of time on a specific range of programs names of the Senator from Utah (Mr. poses. and operations. A number of agencies BENNETT) and the Senator from Vir- S. CON. RES. 84 across the federal government are ac- ginia (Mr. WARNER) were added as co- At the request of Mr. KYL, the name tive in Iraq reconstruction, including sponsors of S. 3936, a bill to invest in of the Senator from South Carolina the Department of Defense, the Depart- innovation and education to improve (Mr. DEMINT) was added as a cosponsor ment of State, the U.S. Agency for the competitiveness of the United of S. Con. Res. 84, a concurrent resolu- International Development, the De- States in the global economy. tion expressing the sense of Congress partment of Justice and others. Recon- S. 3962 regarding a free trade agreement be- struction managers, and ultimately the At the request of Mr. DOMENICI, the tween the United States and Taiwan. taxpayers, do not have the luxury of names of the Senator from Nebraska f waiting months to receive rec- (Mr. HAGEL) and the Senator from ommendations to correct wasteful or South Carolina (Mr. DEMINT) were STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED fraudulent practices. Oversight of Iraq added as cosponsors of S. 3962, a bill to BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS reconstruction requires that the In- enhance the management and disposal By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. spector General be able to cross depart- of spent nuclear fuel and high-level ra- FEINGOLD, Mr. LEIBERMAN, Mr. mental boundaries and deliver the re- dioactive waste, to assure protection of LEAHY, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. sults of his work quickly and effi- public health and safety, to ensure the COLEMAN, Mr. COBURN, Mr. ciently. territorial integrity and security of the KERRY, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. Effective oversight of Iraq recon- repository at Yucca Mountain, and for SUNUNU, Mr. KENNEDY, Mrs. struction requires the unique approach other purposes. FEINSTEIN, Mr. LAUTENBERG, provided by the SIGIR. Special Inspec- S. 3972 Mr. DORGAN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. tor General Stuart Bowen described At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the BIDEN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. BYRD, this approach in testimony before the name of the Senator from Minnesota Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. WARNER, Ms. Homeland Security and Governmental (Mr. COLEMAN) was added as a cospon- SNOWE, and Mr. BENNETT): Affairs Committee in a hearing on Au- sor of S. 3972, a bill to amend title XXI S. 4046. A bill to extend oversight and gust 2. SIGIR’s auditors and inspectors of the Social Security Act to reduce accountability related to United States provide on-the-spot guidance to man- funding shortfalls for the State Chil- reconstruction funds and efforts in Iraq agers as soon as problems are discov- dren’s Health Insurance Program by extending the termination date of ered, so corrective action can begin im- (SCHIP) for fiscal year 2007. the Office of the Special Inspector Gen- mediately. This ‘‘real time’’ method al- S. 3980 eral for Iraq Reconstruction; to the lows most of his reports to document At the request of Mr. DODD, the name Committee on Homeland Security and not only how problems were detected, of the Senator from Maryland (Mr. Governmental Affairs. but also how they were corrected.

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Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- pact of its audit operations is $441 bil- stan, 2004 (Public Law 108–106; 117 Stat. 1238; ment intended to be proposed by him to the lion, its investigative operations is $20 5 U.S.C. App., note to section 8G of Public bill H.R. 5385, supra; which was ordered to lie Law 95–452), as amended by section 1054(b) of million and its inspection operations is on the table. the John Warner National Defense Author- SA 5133. Mr. FRIST (for Mr. MCCAIN) pro- $1.44 billion. It has achieved these re- ization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law sults while costing the taxpayer $72 posed an amendment to the bill S. 3501, to 109–364), is amended to read as follows: amend the Shivwits Band of the Paiute In- million. This means that for every dol- ‘‘(o) TERMINATION.—(1)(A) The Office of the dian Tribe of Utah Water Rights Settlement lar SIGIR has spent there has been a fi- Inspector General shall terminate 10 months Act to establish an acquisition fund for the nancial impact of $25 dollars, a very after 80 percent of the funds appropriated or water rights and habitat acquisition pro- impressive ratio. SIGIR has also otherwise made available to the Iraq Relief gram. and Reconstruction Fund have been ex- opened 256 cases thus far, and has ei- SA 5134. Mr. BAUCUS submitted an amend- pended. ment intended to be proposed by him to the ther referred for prosecution or cleared ‘‘(B) For purposes of calculating the termi- bill H.R. 5385, making appropriations for the 164. SIGIR has an impressive record. nation of the Office of the Inspector General military quality of life functions of the De- under this subsection, any United States The Office has 92 open cases, with 25 of partment of Defense, military construction, funds appropriated or otherwise made avail- them at the Department of Justice. the Department of Veterans Affairs, and re- able for fiscal year 2006 for the reconstruc- SIGIR has issued 73 audit reports and lated agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- tion of Iraq, irrespective of the designation 65 project assessments. Its work has led tember 30, 2007, and for other purposes; which of such funds, shall be deemed to be amounts to the arrests of five people, and the was ordered to lie on the table. appropriated or otherwise made available to convictions of four, with more than $17 SA 5135. Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted an the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund. amendment intended to be proposed by her million in assets seized. During the ‘‘(2) The Special Inspector General for Iraq to the bill H.R. 5385, supra; which was or- current quarter, SIGIR investigators Reconstruction shall, prior to the termi- dered to lie on the table. nation of the Office of the Special Inspector opened 20 new cases and closed 10. SA 5136. Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted an General under paragraph (1), prepare a final There is no question that SIGIR has amendment intended to be proposed by her forensic audit report on all funds deemed to to the bill H.R. 5385, supra; which was or- proven itself to be a much-needed be amounts appropriated or otherwise made dered to lie on the table. watchdog, auditing reconstruction con- available to the Iraq Relief and Reconstruc- tracts in Iraq and spotlighting numer- tion Fund.’’. f ous cases of waste, fraud and abuse. We f TEXT OF AMENDMENTS must keep this watchdog on the job. AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND SA 5122. Mr. STEVENS submitted an In addition, SIGIR has taken on a PROPOSED amendment intended to be proposed by mission that will benefit our nation SA 5122. Mr. STEVENS submitted an him to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- long after the Iraq reconstruction ef- propriations for the military quality of forts conclude. Through its Lessons amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5385, making appropriations life functions of the Department of De- Learned Initiative, the experience for the military quality of life functions of fense, military construction, the De- gained in Iraq—and the methods devel- the Department of Defense, military con- partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- oped to track, evaluate, and correct struction, the Department of Veterans Af- lated agencies for the fiscal year end- programs—will provide critical guid- fairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ing September 30, 2007, and for other ance to managers and policymakers in ending September 30, 2007, and for other pur- purposes, which was ordered to lie on poses; which was ordered to lie on the table. the future. The efficient and speedy the table; as follows: SIGIR approach would have helped the SA 5123. Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. LEAHY, Ms. On page 82, between lines 19 and 20, insert initial urgent stages of Katrina recov- CANTWELL, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. COBURN, Mr. the following: ery immeasurably, and it will be in- WARNER, Mr. KERRY, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. SEC. 126. (a) Of the amount appropriated or valuable in the aftermath of new disas- SUNUNU, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. SNOWE, Mrs. otherwise made available by this title under ters to come. FEINSTEIN, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. DORGAN, the heading ‘‘FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION SIGIR has performed admirably in Mr. WYDEN, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. BYRD, AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY’’, $7,500,000 may be the most difficult of circumstances. Mr. SCHUMER, and Mr. BENNETT) submitted available for the lease of not more than 300 an amendment intended to be proposed by additional housing units in the vicinity of Mr. Bowen and his exemplary staff her to the bill H.R. 5385, supra; which was or- Fairbanks, Alaska. Such funds may not be have put themselves in harm’s way nu- dered to lie on the table. available for the construction or purchase of merous times. This incredible dedica- SA 5124. Mr. REID submitted an amend- such units. tion is reflected in their work, which ment intended to be proposed by him to the (b)(1) The total cost of a unit leased under provides a high degree of oversight and bill H.R. 5385, supra; which was ordered to lie subsection (a), including the cost of utilities, accountability that is essential for Iraq on the table. maintenance, and operation, may not exceed reconstruction to succeed, and it is cre- SA 5125. Mr. REED submitted an amend- $25,000 per year. ment intended to be proposed by him to the (2) A lease entered into under subsection ating a template for success in the bill H.R. 5385, supra; which was ordered to lie (a) may not exceed 5 years in duration or in- challenges that lie ahead. I urge my on the table. clude an option to extend the lease beyond colleagues to support the Iraq Recon- SA 5126. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an the 5-year period beginning on the date the struction Accountability Act. I ask amendment intended to be proposed by her lease commences. unanimous consent that the text of the to the bill H.R. 5385, supra; which was or- bill be printed in the RECORD. dered to lie on the table. SA 5123. Ms. COLLINS (for herself, SA 5127. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. There being no objection, the text of amendment intended to be proposed by her the bill was ordered to be printed in to the bill H.R. 5385, supra; which was or- LEAHY, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. COLEMAN, the RECORD, as follows: dered to lie on the table. Mr. COBURN, Mr. WARNER, Mr. KERRY, SA 5128. Mrs. HUTCHISON (for Mr. AKAKA Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. SUNUNU, Mr. KEN- S. 4046 (for himself and Mr. OBAMA)) proposed an NEDY, Ms. SNOWE, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- amendment to the bill H.R. 5385, supra. LAUTENBERG, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. WYDEN, SA 5129. Mr. CRAIG submitted an amend- resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. BIDEN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. BYRD, Mr. Congress assembled, ment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5385, supra; which was ordered to lie SCHUMER, and Mr. BENNETT) submitted SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. on the table. an amendment intended to be proposed This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Iraq Recon- SA 5130. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- by her to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- struction Accountability Act of 2006’’. ment intended to be proposed by him to the propriations for the military quality of

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(a) ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR OF- amendment intended to be proposed by FICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL OF DEPARTMENT On page 82, between lines 19 and 20, insert him to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- the following: OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.—The amount appro- SEC. 126. Section 3001(o) of the Emergency propriations for the military quality of priated by this title under the heading ‘‘OF- Supplemental Appropriations Act for De- life functions of the Department of De- FICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL’’ is hereby in- fense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and fense, military construction, the De- creased by $2,500,000. Afghanistan, 2004 (Public Law 108–106; 117 partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- (b) OFFSET.—The amount appropriated by this title under the heading ‘‘CONSTRUCTION, Stat. 1238; 5 U.S.C. App., note to section 8G lated agencies for the fiscal year end- of Public Law 95–452), as amended by section MAJOR PROJECTS’’ is hereby reduced by ing September 30, 2007, and for other $2,500,000. 1054(b) of the John Warner National Defense purposes, which was ordered to lie on Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Pub- lic Law 109–364), is amended to read as fol- the table; as follows: SA 5129. Mr. CRAIG submitted an lows: On page 82, between lines 19 and 20, insert amendment intended to be proposed by ‘‘(o) TERMINATION.—(1)(A) The Office of the the following: him to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- Inspector General shall terminate 10 months SEC. 126. (a) Of the amount appropriated or propriations for the military quality of after 80 percent of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this title under life functions of the Department of De- the heading ‘‘MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY otherwise made available to the Iraq Relief fense, military construction, the De- and Reconstruction Fund have been ex- AND MARINE CORPS’’, $3,410,000 may be avail- pended. able for the replacement of a vehicle bridge partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- ‘‘(B) For purposes of calculating the termi- at Naval Station, Newport, Rhode Island. lated agencies for the fiscal year end- nation of the Office of the Inspector General (b) The amount appropriated or otherwise ing September 30, 2007, and for other under this subsection, any United States made available by this title under the head- purposes; which was ordered to lie on funds appropriated or otherwise made avail- ing ‘‘MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MA- the table; as follows: able for fiscal year 2006 for the reconstruc- RINE CORPS’’ and available for the Hazardous On page 106, between lines 12 and 13, in- tion of Iraq, irrespective of the designation Material Storage Facility at Naval Station, sert the following new section: of such funds, shall be deemed to be amounts Newport, Rhode Island, is hereby reduced by SEC. 229. (a) INCREASE IN THRESHOLD FOR appropriated or otherwise made available to $3,410,000. MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY PROJECTS.—Sec- the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund. tion 8104(a)(3)(A) of title 38, United States ‘‘(2) The Special Inspector General for Iraq SA 5126. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted Code, is amended by striking ‘‘$7,000,000’’ and Reconstruction shall, prior to the termi- an amendment intended to be proposed inserting ‘‘$10,000,000’’. nation of the Office of the Special Inspector (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment General under paragraph (1), prepare a final by her to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- propriations for the military quality of made by subsection (a) shall take effect on forensic audit report on all funds deemed to October 1, 2006, and shall apply with respect be amounts appropriated or otherwise made life functions of the Department of De- to fiscal years beginning on or after that available to the Iraq Relief and Reconstruc- fense, military construction, the De- date. tion Fund.’’. partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- lated agencies for the fiscal year end- SA 5130. Mr. THUNE submitted an SA 5124. Mr. REID submitted an ing September 30, 2007, and for other amendment intended to be proposed by amendment intended to be proposed by purposes, which was ordered to lie on him to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- him to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- the table; as follows: propriations for the military quality of propriations for the military quality of On page 82, between lines 19 and 20, insert life functions of the Department of De- life functions of the Department of De- the following: fense, military construction, the De- fense, military construction, the De- SEC. 126. Subsection (c) of section 1077 of partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- the John Warner National Defense Author- lated agencies for the fiscal year end- lated agencies for the fiscal year end- ization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law ing September 30, 2007, and for other ing September 30, 2007, and for other 109–364) is hereby repealed. purposes; which was ordered to lie on purposes, which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: the table; as follows: SA 5127. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted On page 106, between lines 12 and 13, in- On page 106, between lines 12 and 13, insert an amendment intended to b e proposed sert the following: the following: by her to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- SEC. 229. (a) COLOCATION OF COMMUNITY SEC. 229. (a) REPORTS ON RULEMAKING FOR propriations for the military quality of BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC WITH WAGNER IN- PROCEDURES TO ADD EMBLEMS OF BELIEF TO life functions of the Department of De- DIAN HEALTH SERVICE UNIT, WAGNER, SOUTH GOVERNMENT-PROVIDED HEADSTONES AND fense, military construction, the De- DAKOTA.—No amount appropriated or other- MARKERS.—As soon as practicable after the partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- wise made available for the Department of date of the enactment of this Act, and every lated agencies for the fiscal year end- Veterans Affairs by this title may be obli- 90 days thereafter until such rulemaking is gated or expended to implement a business complete, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs ing September 30, 2007, and for other plan of Veterans Integrated Service Network shall submit to the Committees on Appro- purposes, which was ordered to lie on 23 (VISN 23) for the implementation a Com- priations of the Senate and the House of the table; as follows: munity Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Representatives a report on the status of the On page 106, between lines 12 and 13, insert Wagner, South Dakota, unless such business rulemaking of the Secretary to establish the following new section: plan contains an evaluation and an analysis procedures for adding new emblems of belief SEC. 229. Not later than 60 days after the of the prospect of colocating such Commu- to the list, maintained by the National Cem- date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- nity Based Outpatient Clinic with the Wag- etery Administration, of emblems of belief retary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to ner Indian Health Service unit in Wagner, that are approved for inscription on the Committee on Appropriations of the Sen- South Dakota. headstones and markers provided by the ate and the Committee on Appropriations of (b) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS FOR EMER- Government for the graves of veterans. the House of Representatives a report on the GENCY ROOM SERVICES AT WAGNER INDIAN (b) EVALUATION OF PENDING REQUESTS FOR actions taken by the Secretary to test vet- HEALTH SERVICE UNIT.—Of the amount ap- NEW EMBLEMS OF BELIEF.—Not later than 30 erans for vestibular damage. propriated or otherwise made available to days after the completion of the rulemaking the Department of Veterans Affairs by this described in subsection (a), the Secretary title under the heading ‘‘MEDICAL FACILI- SA 5128. Mr. AKAKA (for himself and shall make a final decision on each request TIES’’, up to $500,000 may be available for for the inclusion on the list described in that Mr. OBAMA) proposed an amendment to emergency room services at the Wagner In- subsection of a new emblem of belief for the bill H.R. 5385, making appropria- dian Health Service unit pending implemen- headstones and markers for the graves of tions for the military quality of life tation of a business plan meeting the re- veterans that is submitted to the Depart- functions of the Department of De- quirements in subsection (a).

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Mr. THUNE submitted an partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- mation of the Senate and the public amendment intended to be proposed by lated agencies for the fiscal year end- that the Permanent Subcommittee on him to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- ing September 30, 2007, and for other Investigations of the Committee on propriations for the military quality of purposes; which was ordered to lie on Homeland Security and Governmental life functions of the Department of De- the table; as follows: Affairs will hold a hearing entitled fense, military construction, the De- On page 106, between lines 12 and 13, in- ‘‘Failure to Identify Company Owners partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- sert the following: Impedes Law Enforcement.’’ lated agencies for the fiscal year end- SEC. 229. Of the amount appropriated by The Permanent Subcommittee on In- ing September 30, 2007, and for other this title under the heading ‘‘NATIONAL CEM- vestigations’ hearing will examine the ETERY ADMINISTRATION’’ up to $1,000,000 may issue of States routinely incorporating purposes; which was ordered to lie on be available for the construction of the first the table; as follows: phase of the Yellowstone County National hundreds of thousands of new, non-pub- On page 82, between lines 19 and 20, insert Veterans Cemetery, Montana, for roads, irri- licly traded companies in the United the following: gation, and site improvements. The amount States each year without obtaining the SEC. 126. (a) The amount appropriated or so available shall supplement funds raised by identity of the corporate owners, there- otherwise made available by this title under the local community for purposes of the by impeding law enforcement inves- the heading ‘‘MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR cemetery. tigations into persons misusing U.S. FORCE’’ is hereby increased by $750,000. shell corporations for money laun- (b) Of the amount appropriated or other- SA 5135. Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted wise made available by this title under the dering, tax evasion, terrorist financing, an amendment intended to be proposed or other crimes, The hearing will fea- heading ‘‘MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR by her to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- ture the April 2006 Government Ac- FORCE’’, as increased by subsection (a), propriations for the military quality of $750,000 shall be available for the Air Force countability Office (GAO) report pre- life functions of the Department of De- Financial Management Center. pared at the Subcommittee’s request, fense, military construction, the De- (c) The amount appropriated or other- ‘‘Company Formations: Minimal Own- partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- wise made available by this title under the ership Information Is Collected and heading ‘‘NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZA- lated agencies for the fiscal year end- Available.’’ Witnesses for the upcoming TION SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM’’ is ing September 30, 2007, and for other hearing will include representatives of hereby reduced by $750,000. purposes; which was ordered to lie on GAO, the Department of Justice, the the table; as follows: SA 5132. Mr. THUNE submitted an Financial Crimes Enforcement Net- amendment intended to be proposed by At the appropriate place insert the fol- lowing: work, and the Internal Revenue Serv- him to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- SEC. 229. Notwithstanding any other provi- ice, as well as representatives of sev- propriations for the military quality of sion of law, the Secretary is authorized to eral states, A final witness list will be life functions of the Department of De- carry out major medical facility projects and available on Thursday, November 9, fense, military construction, the De- leases for which any funds have been appro- 2006. partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- priated under this Act or any other Act. Fur- The Subcommittee hearing is sched- lated agencies for the fiscal year end- ther, for major medical facility projects au- uled for Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at ing September 30, 2007, and for other thorized under Public Law 108–170, the Sec- 2:30 p.m. in Room 342 of the Dirksen retary may carry out contracts through Sep- purposes; which was ordered to lie on tember 30, 2007, including land purchase on Senate Office Building. For further in- the table; as follows: projects for which Phase I design has been formation, please contact Raymond V. On page 82, between lines 19 and 20, insert authorized. Shepherd III or Elise J. Bean, of the the following: Permanent Subcommittee on Inves- SEC. 126. (a) The amount appropriated or SA 5136. Mrs. HUTCHISON submitted tigations at 224–3721. otherwise made available by this title under an amendment intended to be proposed SUBCOMMITTEE ON NATIONAL PARKS the heading ‘‘MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR by her to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I would FORCE’’ is hereby increased by $1,500,000. propriations for the military quality of (b) Of the amount appropriated or other- like to announce for the information of wise made available by this title under the life functions of the Department of De- the Senate and the public that the Sub- heading ‘‘MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR fense, military construction, the De- committee on National Parks hearing FORCE’’, as increased by subsection (a), partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- for Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 4 $1,500,000 shall be available for making base lated agencies for the fiscal year end- p.m. in room SD–366 of the Dirksen security improvements at Ellsworth Air ing September 30,2007, and for other Senate Office Building in Washington, Force Base, South Dakota. purposes; which was ordered to lie on DC, has been postponed until further (c) The amount appropriated or other- the table; as follows: wise made available by this title under the notice. At the appropriate place insert the fol- heading ‘‘NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZA- For further information, please con- lowing: TION SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM’’ is tact Tom Lillie at (202) 224–5161, David ‘‘SEC. 126. (a) The amount available for hereby reduced by $1,500,000. ‘‘Military Construction, Air Force’’ is hereby Szymanski at (202) 224–6293, or Sara reduced by $25,400,000 for ‘‘Basic Expedi- Zecher 202–224–8276. Mr. FRIST (for Mr. MCCAIN) SA 5133. tionary Airmen Training Facility, Lackland PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS proposed an amendment to the bill S. AFB, Texas’’. Mr. COLEMAN. Mr. President, I 3501, to amend the Shivwits Band of (b) The amount available for ‘‘Military would like to announce for the infor- the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Water Construction, Defense-wide’’ is hereby in- mation of the Senate and the public Rights Settlement Act to establish an creased by $651,600 for ‘‘Planning and Design: that the Permanent Subcommittee on Special Operations Command’’. acquisition fund for the water rights Investigations of the Committee on and habitat acquisition program; as (c) The amount available for ‘‘Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Navy Homeland Security and Governmental follows: and Marine Corps’’ is hereby increased by Affairs will hold a hearing entitled On page 2, strike lines 19 through 22 and $10,601,000 for ‘‘Leasing’’. ‘‘The Defense Travel System: Boon Or insert the following: (d) The amount available for ‘‘United Boondoggle (Part 2).’’ ‘‘(2) TRANSFERS TO ACQUISITION FUND.— States Court of Appeals for Veterans The Permanent Subcommittee on In- There are transferred to the Acquisition Claims’’ is hereby increased by $311,400 for vestigations plans to hold this second Fund any funds made available, but not ex- ‘‘Salaries and Expenses’’. pended, under subsection (f). SEC. 127. On page 65, line 5, strike hearing on the Department of Defense’s ‘‘$72,065,000’’ and insert ‘‘58,229,000’’.’’ (DOD) Defense Travel System (DTS) as SA 5134. Mr. BAUCUS submitted an f part of its ongoing investigation of amendment intended to be proposed by DOD’s travel policies and practices. him to the bill H.R. 5385, making ap- NOTICE OF HEARING The DTS was intended to be a seamless propriations for the military quality of PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS integrated computer-based travel sys- life functions of the Department of De- Mr. COLEMAN. Mr. President, I tem that would facilitate travel for fense, military construction, the De- would like to announce for the infor- DOD employees and lead to increased

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Mr. President, in order to will report the bill by title. that DOD proceeded with the imple- place the bills on the calendar under The legislative clerk read as follows: mentation of DTS despite warnings the provisions of rule XIV, I object to A bill (H.R. 860) to provide for the convey- from the DOD Inspector General (IG) further proceeding en bloc. ance of the reversionary interest of the and the Secretary of Defense’s Pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- United States in certain lands to the Clint gram Analysis and Evaluation section tion is heard. The bills will be placed Independent School District, El Paso Coun- ty, Texas. that DTS might not be the most cost on the calendar. effective solution to DOD’s travel There being no objection, the Senate f needs. Following the hearing, the proceeded to consider the bill. Chairman asked the Government Ac- MEASURE READ THE FIRST Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent countability Office (GAO) and the DOD TIME—S. 4047 the bill be read a third time and IG to respectively determine if the pro- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I under- passed, the motion to reconsider be jected cost savings were justified and stand there is a bill at the desk, and I laid on the table, and any statements to perform a cost benefit analysis of ask for its first reading. be printed in the RECORD. DTS. The upcoming hearing will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without present the results of those reviews and clerk will report the bill by title. objection, it is so ordered. provide DOD an opportunity to re- The legislative clerk read as follows: The bill (H.R. 860) was ordered to a spond. Witnesses for the upcoming A bill (S. 4047) to prohibit the issuance of third reading, was read the third time, hearing will be representatives of GAO transportation security cards to individuals and passed. and DOD. who have been convicted of certain crimes. The Subcommittee hearing is sched- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I now ask f uled for Thursday, November 16, 2006, for a second reading, and in order to at 10 a.m. in Room 342 of the Dirksen place the bill on the calendar under the AMENDING THE SHIVWITS BAND Senate Office Building. For further in- provisions of rule XIV, I object to my OF THE PAIUTE INDIAN TRIBE formation, please contact Raymond V. own request. OF UTAH WATER RIGHTS SET- Shepherd, III, Staff Director and Chief The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- TLEMENT ACT Counsel to the Permanent Sub- tion is heard. Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent committee on Investigations, at 224– f the Senate proceed to the immediate 3721. PUEBLO OF ISLETA SETTLEMENT consideration of Calendar No. 531, S. f AND NATURAL RESOURCES RES- 3501. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO TORATION ACT OF 2006 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The MEET Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND unanimous consent to proceed to the A bill (S. 3501) to amend the Shivwits Band GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS immediate consideration of H.R. 5842, which is at the desk. of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Water Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I Rights Settlement Act to establish an acqui- ask unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. sition fund for the water rights and habitat mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- acquisition program. The legislative clerk read as follows: ernmental Affairs be authorized to There being no objection, the Senate meet on Monday, November 13, 2006, at A bill (H.R. 5842) to compromise and settle all claims in the case of Pueblo of Isleta v. proceeded to consider the bill. 2:30 p.m. to consider the nomination of United States, to restore, improve, and de- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I am Susan E. Dudley to be Administrator, velop the valuable on-reservation land and pleased that today the Senate has Office of Information and Regulatory natural resources of the Pueblo, and for agreed to pass S. 3501, a bill to amend Affairs, Office of Management and other purposes. the Shivwits Band of the Paiute Indian Budget. There being no objection, the Senate Tribe of Utah Water Rights Settlement The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without proceeded to consider the bill. Act to establish an acquisition fund for objection, it is so ordered. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask the water rights and habitat acquisi- f unanimous consent that the bill be tion program, with an amendment that read the third time and passed, the mo- I have also offered. This bill amends PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR tion to reconsider be laid upon the Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I the Shivwits Band of Paiute Indian table with no intervening action or de- Tribe of Utah Water Rights Settlement ask unanimous consent that Rose bate, and that any statements relating Act, enacted in 2000, which ratified a Fabia, a detailee to the Appropriations to this measure be printed in the negotiated settlement of the Shivwits Committee from the Department of RECORD. Veterans Affairs and a staff member on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Band of Paiute Indian Tribe’s water en- our committee, be granted floor privi- objection, it is so ordered. titlement to flow from the Santa Clara leges for the duration of debate on H.R. The bill (H.R. 5842) was ordered to a River in UT. 5385. third reading, was read the third time, S. 3501 was introduced to address a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and passed. deficiency in the original statutory language of the Shivwits Water Rights objection, it is so ordered. f Settlement Act. Section 10 of that Act f TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONVEY- authorized a water rights and habitat MEASURES PLACED ON THE ANCE OF THE REVERSIONARY acquisition program. Congress appro- CALENDAR—S. 3994 AND S. 4041 INTEREST OF THE UNITED priated $3 million that was authorized Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I under- STATES IN CERTAIN LANDS TO by Section 10. When the Department of stand there are two bills at the desk THE CLINT INDEPENDENT the Interior attempted to implement due for a second reading. SCHOOL DISTRICT, EL PASO the law, the Treasury Department ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The COUNTY, TEXAS vised that the language in Section 10 clerk will report the bills by title for a Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent was insufficient for this purpose. The second time. that the Committee on Foreign Rela- Treasury Department and Department

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S. 3501 facilitates this correc- pended, under subsection (f). objection, it is so ordered. tion in the Shivwits Water Rights Set- ‘‘(3) EXPENDITURES FROM ACQUISITION The bill (S. 3687) was ordered to be FUND.—On request by the Secretary, the Sec- engrossed for a third reading, was read tlement Act. retary of the Treasury shall transfer from However, subsequent to approval of the Acquisition Fund to the Secretary such the third time, and passed, as follows: this measure by the Indian Affairs amounts as the Secretary determines to be S. 3687 Committee, the Congressional Budget necessary to carry out this section. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Office determined that the language ‘‘(4) INVESTMENT OF AMOUNTS.— resentatives of the United States of America in developed by Treasury and Interior, as ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—On request by the Sec- Congress assembled, reflected in S. 3501, could be inter- retary, the Secretary of the Treasury shall SECTION 1. FINDINGS. preted to authorize an additional $3 invest such portion of the Acquisition Fund With respect to the parcel of real property million to the Acquisition Fund and as is not, in the judgment of the Secretary, in Marion County, Oregon, deeded by the thereby increase direct spending. required to meet current withdrawals. United States to the Confederated Tribes of Therefore, I have offered an amend- ‘‘(B) OBLIGATIONS.—Investments may be Siletz Indians of Oregon and the Confed- made only in public debt securities with ma- erated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Commu- ment with the bill in an effort to avoid turities suitable to the needs of the Acquisi- nity of Oregon by quitclaim deed dated June any ambiguity in S. 3501 concerning tion Fund, as determined by the Secretary, 18, 2002, and recorded in the public records of prior appropriations for the Acquisi- that bear interest at a rate determined by Marion County on June 19, 2002, Congress tion Fund. The amendment strikes the the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into finds that— potentially ambiguous language in the consideration current market yields on out- (1) the parcel of land described in the quit- bill, and inserts new language, to the standing marketable obligations of the claim deed, comprising approximately 19.86 affect, that funds transferred to the United States of comparable maturity. acres of land originally used as part of the Acquisition Fund are funds made avail- ‘‘(C) ACQUISITION OF OBLIGATIONS.—For the Chemawa Indian School, was transferred by able but not expended. The technical purpose of investments under subparagraph the United States in 1973 and 1974 to the amendment therefore avoids the possi- (A), obligations may be acquired— State of Oregon for use for highway and as- ‘‘(i) on original issue at the issue price; or sociated road projects; bility of any redundant appropriations, ‘‘(ii) by purchase of outstanding obliga- (2) Interstate Route 5 and the Salem Park- keeping S. 3501 budget neutral, as was tions at the market price. way were completed, and in 1988 the Oregon originally intended, and fully imple- ‘‘(D) SALE OF OBLIGATIONS.—Any obligation Department of Transportation deeded the re- ments Section 10 of the Shivwits Band acquired by the Acquisition Fund may be maining acreage of the parcel back to the of Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Water sold by the Secretary of the Treasury at the United States; Settlement Act of 2000. market price. (3) the United States could no longer use Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent ‘‘(E) CREDITS TO ACQUISITION FUND.—The in- the returned acreage for the administration the amendment at the desk be agreed come on, and the proceeds from the sale or of Indian affairs, and determined it would be to, the bill, as amended, be read a third redemption of, any obligations held in the most appropriate to transfer the property to time and passed, the motion to recon- Acquisition Fund shall be credited to, and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of sider be laid on the table, and any form a part of, the Acquisition Fund. Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the ‘‘(5) TRANSFERS OF AMOUNTS.— Grand Ronde Community of Oregon; ECORD statements be printed in the R . ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The amounts required (4) on request of the Confederated Tribes of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to be transferred to the Acquisition Fund Siletz Indians of Oregon and the Confed- objection, it is so ordered. under this subsection shall be transferred at erated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Commu- The amendment (No. 5133) was agreed least monthly from the general fund of the nity of Oregon, the United States transferred to, as follows: Treasury to the Acquisition Fund on the the parcel jointly to the Tribes for economic (Purpose: To modify a provision relating to basis of estimates made by the Secretary of development and other purposes under the transfers to the Acquisition Fund) the Treasury. Indian Self-Determination and Education On page 2, strike lines 19 through 22 and ‘‘(B) ADJUSTMENTS.—Proper adjustment Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.); insert the following: shall be made in amounts subsequently (5) the transfer of the parcel was memorial- ‘‘(2) TRANSFERS TO ACQUISITION FUND.— transferred to the extent prior estimates ized by the United States in 2 documents, in- There are transferred to the Acquisition were in excess of or less than the amounts cluding— Fund any funds made available, but not ex- required to be transferred. (A) an agreement titled ‘‘Agreement for pended, under subsection (f). ‘‘(6) MANAGEMENT.—The Acquisition Fund Transfer of Federally Owned Buildings, Im- The bill (S. 3501), as amended, was or- (including the principal of the Acquisition provements, Facilities and/or Land from the Fund and any interest generated on that United States of America the [sic] Confed- dered to be engrossed for a third read- principal) shall be managed in accordance erated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Commu- ing, was read the third time, and with this section.’’. nity of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes passed, as follows: f of Siletz Tribe [sic] of Oregon’’, dated June S. 3501 21, 2001; and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- WAIVING APPLICATION OF THE IN- (B) a quitclaim deed dated June 18, 2002, resentatives of the United States of America in DIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND and recorded in the public records of Marion Congress assembled, EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT County, Oregon, on June 19, 2002 (reel 1959, SECTION 1. ACQUISITION FUND. Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent page 84); (6) use of the parcel by Tribes for economic Section 10 of the Shivwits Band of the Pai- the Senate proceed to the immediate ute Indian Tribe of Utah Water Rights Set- development purposes is consistent with the tlement Act (Public Law 106–263; 114 Stat. consideration of Calendar No. 642, S. intent and language of the Indian Self-Deter- 743) is amended— 3687. mination and Education Assistance Act (25 (1) in subsection (f), by striking the second The PRESIDING OFFICER. The U.S.C. 450 et seq.) and other Federal Indian sentence; and clerk will report the bill by title. law— (2) by adding at the end the following: The legislative clerk read as follows: (A) to encourage tribal economic develop- ‘‘(g) ACQUISITION FUND.— A bill (S. 3687) to waive application of the ment; and ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established Indian Self-Determination and Education (B) to promote economic self-sufficiency in the Treasury of the United States a fund Assistance Act to a specific parcel of real for Indian tribes; to be known as the ‘Santa Clara Water property transferred by the United States to (7) the United States does not desire the Rights and Habitat Acquisition Fund’ (re- 2 Indian tribes in the State of Oregon, and return of the parcel and does not intend ferred to in this section as the ‘Acquisition for other purposes. under any circumstances to take action Fund’), consisting of— There being no objection, the Senate under the Indian Self-Determination and ‘‘(A) such amounts as are appropriated to Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et the Acquisition Fund under paragraph (2); proceeded to consider the bill. seq.) or any other legal authority to seek the and Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent return of the parcel; and ‘‘(B) any income earned on investment of that the bill be read a third time and (8) in reliance on this intent, the Tribes amounts in the Acquisition Fund under para- passed, the motion to reconsider be have committed over $2,500,000 to infrastruc- graph (4). laid on the table with no intervening ture improvements to the parcel, including

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Mr. President, if there is (a) NONAPPLICATION OF LAW.—Notwith- World Intellectual Property Organiza- no further business to come before the standing any other provision of law, the In- tion (WIPO). Similarly, renewal of a Senate, I ask that the Senate stand in dian Self-Determination and Education As- design registration in each Contracting adjournment under the previous order. sistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) shall not Party may be made by filing a single There being no objection, the Senate, apply to the transfer of the parcel of real request along with payment of the ap- property in Marion County, Oregon, deeded at 6:02 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, by the United States to the Confederated propriate fees at the International Bu- November 14, 2006, at 2:15 p.m. reau of WIPO. This Agreement should Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon and the f Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde make access to international protec- Community of Oregon by quitclaim deed tion of industrial designs more readily NOMINATIONS dated June 18, 2002, and recorded in the pub- available to U.S. businesses. lic records of Marion County on June 19, 2002. Executive nominations received by In the event that the Senate provides the Senate November 13, 2006: (b) NEW DEED.—The Secretary of the Inte- its consent to ratify the Agreement, rior shall issue a new deed to the Tribes to the United States would not deposit its DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE the parcel described in subsection (a) that instrument of ratification until the MARK EVERETT KEENUM, OF MISSISSIPPI, TO BE shall not include— UNDER SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE FOR FARM AND (1) any restriction on the right to alienate necessary implementing legal struc- FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES, VICE J.B. PENN. the parcel; or ture has been established domestically. COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION (2) any reference to any provision of the In- I recommend that the Senate give MARK EVERETT KEENUM, OF MISSISSIPPI, TO BE A dian Self-Determination and Education As- early and favorable consideration to MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COM- sistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.). this Agreement and give its advice and MODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, VICE J. B. PENN. (c) PROHIBITION ON GAMING.—Class II gam- consent to its ratification, subject to DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN ing and class III gaming under the Indian the declarations described in the ac- DEVELOPMENT Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et companying report of the Department SCOTT A. KELLER, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT seq.) shall not be conducted on the parcel de- SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, scribed in subsection (a). of State. VICE STEVEN B. NESMITH, RESIGNED. GEORGE W. BUSH. f SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT THE WHITE HOUSE, November 13, 2006. CORPORATION REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SE- f CHARLES E. DORKEY III, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEM- CRECY—TREATY DOCUMENT NO. BER OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE SAINT LAWRENCE 109–21 ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, VICE JAMES S. NOVEMBER 14, 2006 SIMPSON. Mr. FRIST. As in executive session, I MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCEL- Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent ask unanimous consent that the in- LENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY junction of secrecy be removed from that when the Senate completes its FOUNDATION business today, it stand in adjourn- the following treaty transmitted to the DAINE HUMETEWA, OF ARIZONA, TO BE A MEMBER OF Senate on November 13, 2006, by the ment until 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, No- THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MORRIS K. UDALL vember 14. I further ask that following SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRON- President of the United States: MENTAL POLICY FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement the prayer and pledge, the morning AUGUST 25, 2012, VICE RICHARD NARCIA, TERM EXPIRED. Concerning the International Registra- hour be deemed expired, the Journal of DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY proceedings be approved to date, the tion of Industrial Designs, Treaty Doc- ANTHONY W. RYAN, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE AN AS- ument No. 109–21. time for the two leaders be reserved, SISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, VICE TIMOTHY and the Senate resume consideration of S. BITSBERGER. I further ask that the treaty be con- SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION sidered as having been read the first H.R. 5385, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations ANDREW G. BIGGS, OF NEW YORK, TO BE DEPUTY COM- time; that it be referred, with accom- MISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THE REMAINDER panying papers, to the Committee on bill. OF THE TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 19, 2007, VICE JAMES B. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without LOCKHART III. Foreign Relations and ordered to be ANDREW G. BIGGS, OF NEW YORK, TO BE DEPUTY COM- printed; and that the President’s mes- objection, it is so ordered. MISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 19, 2013. (REAPPOINTMENT) sage be printed in the RECORD. f UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT objection, it is so ordered. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, tomorrow KATHERINE ALMQUIST, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN AS- The message of the President is as we will continue to work on the bill we SISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES follows: AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, VICE began today, the Military Construction LLOYD O. PIERSON, RESIGNED. To the Senate of the United States: and Veterans Affairs appropriations DEPARTMENT OF LABOR With a view to receiving the advice bill. The bill’s managers, Senators LEON R. SEQUEIRA, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT and consent of the Senate to ratifica- HUTCHISON and FEINSTEIN, were here SECRETARY OF LABOR, VICE VERONICA VARGAS tion, I transmit herewith the Geneva today and will be here on the floor to- STIDVENT. Act of the Hague Agreement Con- morrow. Senators should consult with NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE cerning the International Registration them at the earliest time possible if HUMANITIES of Industrial Designs (the ‘‘Agree- they want to have an amendment con- WILLIAM FRANCIS PRICE, JR., OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR ment’’), adopted in Geneva on July 2, sidered to this important funding bill. A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2012, VICE EVELYN DEE 1999, and signed by the United States We do expect to complete this legis- POTTER ROSE, TERM EXPIRED. ROBERT BRETLEY LOTT, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE A MEM- on July 6, 1999. I also transmit, for the lation tomorrow afternoon. Senators BER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A information of the Senate, a report of are reminded we will be voting tomor- TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2012, VICE TERESA LOZANO LONG, TERM EXPIRED. the Department of State with respect row late afternoon, and we will alert CHARLOTTE P. KESSLER, OF OHIO, TO BE A MEMBER OF to the Agreement. everyone once a vote is scheduled. THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A TERM EX- PIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2012, VICE KATHARINE DEWITT, This Agreement promotes the ability As I mentioned earlier this morning, TERM EXPIRED. of U.S. design owners to protect their we plan this week to do a continuing JOAN ISRAELITE, OF MISSOURI, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A TERM EX- industrial designs by allowing them to resolution, to do a Vietnam trade PIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2012, VICE DON V. COGMAN, TERM obtain multinational design protection agreement, and to do the U.S./India nu- EXPIRED. BENJAMIN DONENBERG, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEM- through a single deposit procedure. clear agreement, as well as other ap- BER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A

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TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2012, VICE MARIBETH GEORGE H. GREEN, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL PATRICK D. WILSON, 0000 MCGINLEY, TERM EXPIRED. PAULA GREENLEE, OF VIRGINIA FORESTSTORN HAMILTON, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A GRANT S. GUTHRIE, OF CALIFORNIA To be brigadier general MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR ANDREW S. HAMRICK, OF GEORGIA COLONEL ROMA J. AMUNDSON, 0000 A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2012, VICE MARY COSTA, CAROLYN F. HANDY, OF VIRGINIA COLONEL VIRGINIA G. BARHAM, 0000 TERM EXPIRED. ALISON C. HANNAH, OF MASSACHUSETTS COLONEL ROLAND L. CANDEE, 0000 ADAM J. HANTMAN, OF MARYLAND CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY COLONEL ALLEN M. HARRELL, 0000 SARA RUTH HARRIGER, OF ALASKA COLONEL JAMES A. HOYER, 0000 SERVICE NATALIE A. HENRY, OF VIRGINIA COLONEL STEVEN P. HUBER, 0000 RALAN LUCAS HILL, OF CALIFORNIA RICHARD ALLAN HILL, OF MONTANA, TO BE A MEMBER COLONEL RONALD W. HUFF, 0000 ALICE LADENE HOLDER, OF CALIFORNIA COLONEL DAVID F. IRWIN, 0000 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION BARBARA A. HOLSTON, OF VIRGINIA FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM COLONEL SCOTT W. JOHNSON, 0000 JAMES W HOLTSNIDER, OF COLORADO COLONEL THEODORE D. JOHNSON, 0000 EXPIRING JUNE 10, 2009, VICE JUANITA SIMS DOTY, TERM AARON D. HONN, OF TEXAS EXPIRED. COLONEL JEFFERY D. KINARD, 0000 LUDOVIC HOOD, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COLONEL SCOTT D. LEGWOLD, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ERIKA LOREL HOSKING, OF VIRGINIA COLONEL WALTER E. LIPPINCOTT, 0000 ELIZABETH J. HOWARD, OF MARYLAND COLONEL WILLIAM M. MALOAN, 0000 TERRY L. CLINE, OF OKLAHOMA, TO BE ADMINIS- WILLIAM P. HUMNICKY, OF CALIFORNIA COLONEL RANDALL R. MARCHI, 0000 TRATOR OF THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL BRETT T. HUNT, OF ARIZONA COLONEL CRUZ M. MEDINA, 0000 HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF STEPHANIE J. HUTCHISON, OF MASSACHUSETTS COLONEL RICHARD S. MILLER, 0000 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, VICE CHARLES CURIE, SAMUEL HYON, OF MARYLAND COLONEL STUART C. PIKE, 0000 RESIGNED. LARRY M. JACKSON, OF VIRGINIA COLONEL DANNY K. SPEIGNER, 0000 JOHN CLARK JACOBS, OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY COLONEL STANLEY M. STRICKLEN, 0000 AMANDA SCHRADER JACOBSEN, OF WASHINGTON COLONEL MARGARET S. WASHBURN, 0000 PAUL A. SCHNEIDER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNDER CHARLES L. JARRETT III, OF TENNESSEE COLONEL TONY N. WINGO, 0000 SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF KIM H. JORDAN, OF CALIFORNIA HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE JANET HALE, RESIGNED. HORMAZD J. KANGA, OF KENTUCKY IN THE AIR FORCE AUDRA A. KEAGLE, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL TO THE GRADE POSTAL RATE COMMISSION TAMMY CRITTENDEN KENYATTA, OF VIRGINIA INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR FORCE UNDER AMY D. KUEHL, OF VIRGINIA TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: DAN GREGORY BLAIR, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, D. KRISTIAN KVOLS, OF FLORIDA TO BE A COMMISSIONER OF THE POSTAL RATE COMMIS- DENISE D. LAMOUREUX, OF VIRGINIA To be colonel SION FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 14, 2012, VICE LAWRENCE PAUL LANE, OF CALIFORNIA GEORGE A. OMAS, TERM EXPIRED. LOLA A. LECERF, OF VIRGINIA JEFFREY C. CARSTENS, 0000 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE IRMA M. LOPEZ, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DIANA LYNCH, OF MARYLAND TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR ELLEN C. WILLIAMS, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE A GOV- FELICIA D. LYNCH, OF FLORIDA FORCE AND FOR REGULAR APPOINTMENT UNDER TITLE ERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A DARRIN WILLIAM STUART MACKINNON, OF VIRGINIA 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624, 1552, AND 531: TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2016. (REAPPOINTMENT) BRENT AARON MAIER, OF TEXAS MEREDITH MANERI, OF NEW JERSEY To be lieutenant colonel FOREIGN SERVICE MIKA MCBRIDE, OF TEXAS STEPHEN R. GERINGER, 0000 THE FOLLOWING-NAMED PERSONS OF THE AGENCIES MARGARET M. MCLAUGHLIN, OF THE DISTRICT OF THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- INDICATED FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OF- COLUMBIA POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED FICERS OF THE CLASSES STATED. MATTHEW C. MCNEIL, OF OHIO STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS OF JOEL MENDEZ, OF ALABAMA CLASS THREE, CONSULAR OFFICERS AND SECRETARIES JOSHUA J. MILLER, OF VIRGINIA To be major IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF KAREN N. MIMS, OF PENNSYLVANIA AMERICA: JUDITH H. MONSON, OF NEW YORK PAUL M. ROBERTS, 0000 KELLY E. MURNANE, OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE ROSHNI MONA NIRODY, OF NEW JERSEY IN THE ARMY LESLIE SILVIA NUNEZ, OF FLORIDA LAURIE JEANNE MEININGER, OF CALIFORNIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF DANIEL ONSTAD, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS OF JUAN CARLOS OSPINA, OF FLORIDA THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY CLASS FOUR, CONSULAR OFFICERS AND SECRETARIES IN RONALD D. OWLES, OF FLORIDA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF NICK PARIKH, OF WASHINGTON AMERICA: REBECCA SUZANNE PHELPS, OF MICHIGAN To be colonel LAURA ELOISE PYEATT, OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF STATE NEVEEN N. RAMIREZ, OF NEW JERSEY WILLIE G. BARNES, 0000 BENJAMIN NELSON REAMES, OF TEXAS THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF MARSHALL C. DERKS, OF VIRGINIA JUSTIN ELBERT REYNOLDS, OF IOWA THE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING-NAMED MEMBERS OF THE FOREIGN DAVID J. ROEHN, OF VIRGINIA THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY SERVICE TO BE CONSULAR OFFICERS AND/OR SECRE- GEORGE G. SARMIENTO, OF TEXAS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: TARIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED JULIA REID SCHIFF, OF OHIO To be colonel STATES OF AMERICA, AS INDICATED: ASHLEY M. SCHOLL, OF OHIO CONSULAR OFFICERS AND SECRETARIES IN THE DIP- MELISSA SCHUBERT, OF MISSOURI LESLIE N. SWARTZ, 0000 LOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: VERA B. SEARLES, OF MARYLAND ANNIE M. SIMPKINS, OF FLORIDA THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ADAM L. SMITH, OF UTAH THE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO HEIDI E. SMITH, OF MICHIGAN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY HEATHER BYRNES, OF ALASKA MARC ALAN SNIDER, OF ILLINOIS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: DEPARTMENT OF STATE PETER RICARDO SOLANO, OF MINNESOTA To be colonel ADRIENNE BECK TAYLOR, OF VIRGINIA PATRICK M. AGENTS, OF VIRGINIA ERIC L. THORNTON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DANIEL P. MC LEMORE, 0000 JAMES D. APPLEGATE, OF MICHIGAN HUNTER TRESEDER, OF CALIFORNIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF MAHA ANGELINA ARMUSH, OF TEXAS WILLIAM FAY VON ZAGORSKI, OF VIRGINIA THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO CHUKA NNONSO ASIKE, OF MARYLAND LILLIAN CATHERINE WAHL-TUCO, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY JAYSHREE BALASUBRAMANIAN, OF NORTH CAROLINA CHANIN T. WEBB, OF VIRGINIA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: JASON J. BECK, OF UTAH WILLIAM STEPHEN WELLS, OF THE DISTRICT OF RICHARD CLEVELAND BLACKWOOD, OF VIRGINIA COLUMBIA To be colonel PATRICK A. BOGUE, OF VIRGINIA GARY W. WESTFALL, OF FLORIDA JOSEF R. SMITH, 0000 STEPHANIE ELIZABETH BOSCAINO, OF VIRGINIA MATTHEW WRIGHT, OF TEXAS MICHAEL D. TAYLOR, 0000 JEFFREY D. BOWAN, OF WASHINGTON CHADWICK JACKSON WYKLE, OF WEST VIRGINIA THOMAS SCOTT BROWN, OF WASHINGTON HANSANG YI, OF CALIFORNIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- CHRISTIENNE CARROLL, OF CALIFORNIA SOVANDARA YIN, OF OREGON POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED JEFFREY JOHN CARY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MADELINA M. YOUNG, OF NEW YORK STATES ARMY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORPS MICHAEL G. CATHEY, OF CALIFORNIA MELISSA S. ZADNIK, OF PENNSYLVANIA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: JAMES A. CATTO, OF SOUTH CAROLINA To be major PERRY YANG CHEN, OF VIRGINIA IN THE COAST GUARD GABRIELLE ANN COLLINS, OF THE DISTRICT OF THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- ROBERT M. BLACKMON, 0000 COLUMBIA MENT AS A PERMANENT COMMISSIONED REGULAR OFFI- BRADLEY M. VOORHEES, 0000 WILLIAM EVAN COUCH, OF ALABAMA CER IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD IN THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- CORNELIUS C. CREMIN, OF CALIFORNIA GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 211: POINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REG- CHRIS CURRAN, OF NORTH CAROLINA ULAR ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., ROBERTO CUSTODIO, OF FLORIDA To be lieutenant SECTION 531 AND 3064: T.A. DADISMAN III, OF VIRGINIA GREG E. VERSAW, 0000 AMY ELIZABETH DAHM, OF TEXAS To be lieutenant colonel GREGORY D’ALESANDRO, OF MARYLAND IN THE ARMY MARK S. DAVIES, OF NEW MEXICO NICHOLAS C. BAKRIS, 0000 JOYE L. DAVIS-KIRCHNER, OF MISSOURI THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE To be major ANNE B. DEBEVOISE, OF CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE JAFFAR A. DIAB, OF MASSACHUSETTS RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADES INDICATED ANDREW D. MAGNET, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: CHRISTOPHER R. DILWORTH, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR DIANA P. DRAGON, OF VIRGINIA To be major general APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE THERESA L. DUNN, OF VIRGINIA UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, JASON D. EVANS, OF HAWAII BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT T. BRAY, 0000 U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: DAVID FABRYCKY, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL RAYMOND W. CARPENTER, 0000 RICHARD P. FELDMAN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BRIGADIER GENERAL HUNTINGTON B. DOWNER, JR., 0000 To be colonel RICHARD A. FISHER, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES W. NUTTALL, 0000 KATHLEEN FOX, OF CALIFORNIA BRIGADIER GENERAL DARREN G. OWENS, 0000 DAVID E. GREEN, 0000 ELAINE C. GLASENAPP, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES I. PYLANT, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel COREY M. GONZALEZ, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BRIGADIER GENERAL STEVEN D. SAUNDERS, 0000 VERONIKA GRAYLESS, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL RANDAL E. THOMAS, 0000 MICHAEL J. WILSON, 0000

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TRIBUTE TO THE GARY, INDIANA, the members of the Gary NAACP for the ef- Golden City High School. In 1976, he grad- BRANCH OF THE NAACP forts, activities, and leadership they have uated from the College of the Ozarks with a championed to improve the quality of life for degree in criminal justice administration. Mr. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY all residents of Indiana’s First Congressional Moyer has served as the Clerk of the Circuit OF INDIANA District. I also ask that you join me in com- Court in Barton County since 1983 and has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mending the community leaders who, through been a leader among his colleagues, serving Monday, November 13, 2006 their unwavering commitment to their commu- as president of the Circuit Clerk and Record- nity, are so deserving of the special honors ers Association in 1994. Mr. Moyer previously Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- bestowed upon them. served as Deputy Sheriff, a police officer, and tinct honor to take this time to recognize the f a Deputy Juvenile Officer. He is active in the members of the Gary, Indiana branch of the First Assembly of God Church, the Lamar Ro- National Association for the Advancement of TRIBUTE TO RETIRING BARTON tary Club, and the Freedom Singers gospel Colored People, NAACP. On Monday, October COUNTY OFFICIALS choir. Jerry Moyer is married to Jena Moyer 30, 2006, the Gary NAACP held its 90th anni- and has a daughter named Tiffany. versary dinner, while also celebrating the 45th HON. IKE SKELTON Recorder of Deeds Jean Keithly has lived in Annual Mary White Ovington Freedom Fund OF MISSOURI Barton County all her life and is a graduate of Awards at Saint Timothy Community Church’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lamar High School. From 1984 to 2003, she Fellowship Hall in Gary, Indiana. Monday, November 13, 2006 served as the Deputy Recorder of Deeds in The NAACP was founded on February 12, Barton County. In 2003, she became the first 1909, with the mission to end all racial dis- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to elected Recorder of Deeds in Barton County crimination and to secure the political, eco- my attention that a number of officials from since 1935, when the office had been com- nomic, and social rights of all African-Ameri- Barton County, Missouri, are retiring this year bined with the Circuit Clerk’s office. Mrs. cans. As the Nation’s oldest and largest civil after serving the public for a number of years. Keithly has been an active member of the Re- rights organization, the NAACP has worked I have had the privilege of representing Bar- corder’s Association of Missouri for 22 years. successfully with allies of all races who be- ton County in the United States Congress on She is a long-time member of the Hopewell lieve in and continue to carry out this mission two occasions. Barton County lies in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and has still today. The Gary NAACP, the largest southwestern part of the Fourth Congressional been an outstanding charitable volunteer. Mrs. branch in the State of Indiana, was organized District. Its county seat of Lamar is the birth- Keithly is married to Bob Keithly and has two by those who felt there was a need for an or- place of President Harry S Truman, and the children, Michael and Teresa. ganization that would monitor and defend the people who live there today personify the Deputy Assessor Ona Mullinax has lived in rights of African-Americans in northwest Indi- same common sense, hard working, Show-Me Golden City, Missouri, for the past 41 years ana. The members of the Gary NAACP, who State values that made President Truman an and has worked at the Barton County Court- so selflessly serve the community, share the outstanding president and global leader. I am house since 1983. Throughout her tenure, she goals of the national organization. They fight honored to represent these fine Missourians in has capably worked through many changes each and every day to combat injustice, dis- the United States Congress and to have had within her office and was especially instru- crimination, and unfair treatment in their com- the privilege to work with many of these out- mental in assigning emergency 911 addresses munity. standing public officials. to rural Barton County homes. In 1998, Mrs. This year’s fundraiser event and anniversary Presiding Commissioner Gerald Miller was Mullinax received the Employee of the Year dinner featured Dan Parker, Indiana State born in Idaho but moved to Missouri as a award, which was presented by the Lamar Ro- Democratic Committee chairman; and Murray child. He graduated from Lamar High School tary Club. She and her husband, Rusty, have Clark, Indiana State Republican Committee in 1958 and has been active in the community a shared family of seven children and ten chairman, as the evening’s keynote speakers. since that time. Since 1999, Mr. Miller has grandchildren. The theme for this year’s event was, ‘‘Remem- served as Presiding Commissioner and has Mr. Speaker, these five individuals represent bering the Past. Preparing for the Future. Vot- worked tirelessly to improve the communities the outstanding Missourians who live and work ing to make a Difference.’’ The featured he represents. He is a member of the Lamar within Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District. speakers addressed the importance of voting Metro Club, the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, and As they each prepare to spend time with their while promoting their respective party mem- the Lamar Masonic Lodge. He is a successful families and enjoy retirement, I know that my bers. businessman who is married to Brenda Rine- colleagues will join me in wishing them well. This year, several honorees were recog- hart and has two sons, Mark and Matt. f nized at the event with a special awards pres- County Clerk Bonda Rawlings is a lifelong entation. Denise Dillard, State Senator Earline resident of Barton County. She graduated HONORING MR. TOM BENSON, RE- Rogers, the Gary Cultural and Historical Soci- from Lamar High School in 1961 and has CIPIENT OF THE CHARLES E. ety, Willie Watkins, New Mount Moriah Baptist dedicated much of her life to bettering her PIPER AWARD Church, First African Methodist Episcopal community. Since 1983, she has served as Church, Saint Timothy Community Church, the the Barton County Clerk and has been a lead- HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Gary City Clerk’s Office, and Marshanelle Hill er in the State Association of County Clerks, OF ILLINOIS were among those being honored with various serving as president in 1996. While working IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awards for their service to the community and full time, she is also a member of the Barton Monday, November 13, 2006 to the branch. County Chamber of Commerce, the Lamar Art In addition, the Mary White Ovington Award, League, the Barton County Historical Society, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the most distinguished award of the evening, the Truman Area Transportation System, and honor Mr. Tom Benson, recipient of the 2006 was presented to Gary residents Jonathan the Lamar High School Booster Club. In all of Charles E. Piper Award for exceptional busi- Comer and Cherrie B. White. This very special these organizations, Mrs. Rawlings has held a ness achievement. Mr. Benson is currently the award annually recognizes those making the leadership position. Bonda is married to Bill owner of the World’s Largest Laundromat in greatest contributions to sustaining civil rights. Rawlings and has two sons, Stan and Steve. Berwyn, IL and also serves as president of the Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin- Circuit Clerk Jerry Moyer has spent his adult Berwyn Development Corporation. His out- guished colleagues to join me in commending life serving Barton County and is a graduate of standing leadership, receiving both local and

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His student evaluation scores are the Fire Tower Fire Watch system and began built the facility and powered it with state-of- by far the best in his department and among using aircraft for fire detection. With his mili- the-art solar energy, which significantly saves the highest in the university: His average over tary flying experience and additional flight time financial and energy resources. The World’s 16 years at Cornell is 4.57 out of 5, an un- he had accrued thanks to the GI Bill of Rights, Largest Laundromat is as an exceptional equaled level of consistency and excellence. Mr. Selesky was promoted to District Pilot at model of a cost-effective, energy conserving In addition to being an entertaining lecturer, the Mio District Office. Mr. Selesky piloted one business—the best of both worlds. Professor Williamson is also a true mentor to of only four planes used by the State of Michi- Tom Benson’s resourcefulness and vision- students, inspiring and supporting them gan. In 1980, Mr. Selesky retired after 29 ary outlook extends to the social atmosphere throughout their education, even attending stu- years of service as an employee in the State of his laundromat as well. Aside from a spa- dent sporting events. ‘‘Without the confidence of Michigan having served as Conservation cious interior and 15 flat-screen TVs, the facil- and skills I learned from Professor Williamson, Foreman and as a pilot. ity offers free wireless access, free pizza on I never would have . . . received a doctorate Mr. Speaker, with our brave men and Wednesday nights, and hosts many special in plasma physics,’’ a former advisee re- women deployed abroad, it is more important events. Additionally, the World’s Largest Laun- counts. than ever that all of us observe Veteran’s Day. dromat has a reputation for promoting commu- Professor Williamson is an inspiration to us By honoring past heroes, we salute those who nity programs that encourage education. One all, an individual who truly makes a difference serve today. With that in mind, I ask that all program, Read to Ride, awards bikes to chil- in the lives of those around him. I am honored of my colleagues join me in saluting Mr. dren who read books during the summer. to congratulate him on receiving the Carnegie Selesky for his service and in congratulating On November 4, 2006, Benson was pre- Foundation’s 2006 Professor of the Year him for being awarded Ogemaw County Vet- sented with the Charles E. Piper Award for his Award. eran of the Year. efforts and positive influence on the Berwyn f f business community. It is my privilege and pleasure to congratulate Mr. Benson on this TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN SELESKY TRIBUTE TO THE ASIAN- award and acknowledge his contributions to AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION the community. His unique approach, dedica- HON. BART STUPAK tion, and determination serve as an inspiration OF MICHIGAN HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY to the business community, as well as all citi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA zens. Monday, November 13, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Monday, November 13, 2006 PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHARLES pay tribute to one of my constituents who has Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with sin- WILLIAMSON distinguished himself through service to his cere admiration that I recognize the Asian- country, his State and his community. Mr. American Medical Association, which hosted HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY John Selesky has been selected as ‘‘Ogemaw the 30th Annual Asian-American Charity Ball OF NEW YORK County Veteran of the Year’’ by the Ogemaw on Saturday, November 4, 2006, at the Avalon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County Veterans Alliance. Mr. Selesky is truly Manor in Hobart, Indiana. Each year, the deserving of this unique honor. Asian-American Medical Association pays trib- Monday, November 13, 2006 Mr. Selesky enlisted in the U.S. Army Air ute to prominent, outstanding citizens for their Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Corps as an Aviation Cadet in 1942. He was contributions to the community. In recognition honor Charles H.K. Williamson, a long-time trained in Oxnard, California, and Roswell of their efforts, individuals are honored at this educator and winner of the Carnegie Founda- Army Airfield. After flight training, Mr. Selesky annual banquet and are awarded the pres- tion’s 2006 Professor of the Year Award for was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the tigious Crystal Globe Award. New York State. U.S. Army Air Corps. The Asian-American Medical Association Professor Williamson, during his 16 year In 1943, Mr. Selesky left on a night flight at has always been a great asset to Northwest tenure in the School of Mechanical and Aero- 11 p.m. After takeoff, Mr. Selesky’s plane un- Indiana. Its members have selflessly dedicated space Engineering at Cornell University, has derwent engine failure causing him to undergo themselves to providing quality medical serv- impacted countless individuals, from under- a forced landing at the end of the runway. ice to the residents of Indiana’s First Congres- graduates to Ph.D. candidates to fellow pro- Injured, Mr. Selesky walked back to the run- sional District, and they have always dem- fessors. As a colleague states, ‘‘Professor way and then back to the flight line. The staff onstrated exemplary service through their Williamson is the most creative and talented in the flight office called the base hospital, many cultural, scholastic, and charitable en- educator I have encountered . . . he has no which dispatched an ambulance. Mr. Selesky deavors. equal on our faculty in integrating research awoke on an operating table where surgeons At this year’s charity ball, the Asian-Amer- into teaching and teaching into research.’’ were sewing up cuts on his head and face. ican Medical Association presented Surjit S. It seems fitting that Professor Williamson Sadly, Mr. Selesky lost his left eye in the acci- Patheja, M.D., with the Crystal Globe Award. began his teaching career among royalty, tu- dent. Dr. Patheja was born in Pakistan in 1947 and toring Prince Pavlos of Greece before leaving After being discharged from the Army in graduated from Rangoon University Medical London to emigrate to Pasadena, California, 1943, Mr. Selesky returned home to Grayling, College in 1959. He practiced medicine in and Caltech in 1984. In 1990, he found him- Michigan. A member of the greatest genera- Burma for several years until immigrating to self an assistant professor at Cornell, appre- tion, Mr. Selesky did not take much time to the United States in June 1964. After prac- hensively standing in front of 100 students in rest after his discharge. Instead, he almost im- ticing medicine in locations such as Con- a thermodynamics class. ‘‘I remember coming mediately went back to work in the family necticut, New York, and Baltimore, Maryland, out of that first class on a high,’’ he recalls. ‘‘I store. He also started a family of his own. Ulti- Dr. Patheja relocated to Northwest Indiana, realized that the students really want to learn mately, Mr. Selesky and his wife, Virginia, where he has resided for the past 35 years. and are eager to know that the teacher genu- would have five children, John, Jr., Verna, Although now retired from his practice, Dr. inely wants the same thing.’’ Barbara, Jeffery and Mike. Patheja, board certified in Radiology and Nu- From that point on, Professor Williamson After purchasing a small farm, Mr. Selesky clear Medicine, has been an invaluable mem- has been a trailblazer, pioneering new ap- went back to serving his state and his country ber of the medical community since his arrival proaches to lecturing. His classes are unpre- by joining the Conservation Department as a in Northwest Indiana, even serving as Presi- dictable but always educational, using any- Forest Fire Tower Lookout out of the Mio Dis- dent of the Porter County Medical Society and thing from footlong smoke rings to Beatles al- trict Office in Mio, Michigan. In 1957, Mr. the Tenth District Medical Society. Aside from

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Dr. Patheja has always remained an active Mr. Speaker, Major General Kathy Frost Professor Dotson truly is an exemplar of the member of the community, donating his time was a respected leader who will be greatly American success story. Born the second of through membership in several clubs and as- missed by her family, her friends, and her col- three sons to tenant farmers in Kentucky, he sociations, including the Valparaiso Rotary leagues. She and her husband were dear graduated from Transylvania University in Club, the Sikh Religious Society of Chicago, friends of mine and I know the members of 1941 and joined the U.S. Air Force as a test the Indian Medical Association of Northwest the House will join me in extending heartfelt pilot throughout World War II. In September of Indiana, and, of course, the Asian-American condolences to Major General Kathy Frost’s 1945, he decided to go to Harvard University Medical Society. He is also a member of the family. for graduate school. He would recount the American College of Radiology and the Radio- f story of his experience with the associate logical Society of North America. dean: ‘‘She looked at my transcript and she Although Dr. Patheja has devoted so much HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVER- looked at me in my full officer’s uniform and fi- of his time to medicine and to the Northwest SARY OF THE JOHNSON-PHELPS nally said, ‘Harvard can afford to take a few Indiana community, he has always made a ALL AMERICAN VFW POST #5220 chances.’ ’’ Five years later, Arch left Harvard special point of sharing as much time as pos- Square with a Ph.D. in government. sible with his loving wife of 61 years, Mindy, HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI His career at Cornell University spanned 50 and their three children. Aside from spending OF ILLINOIS years, during which he had an immeasurable time with his family, in his spare time, Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES impact on the campus and its students. In 1969, 18 years after arriving in Ithaca, Prof. Patheja has always enjoyed golfing and pho- Monday, November 13, 2006 tography. Dotson was named Chair of the Department of Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Government. In 1979 he became founding Di- distinguished colleagues join me in com- honor the 60th anniversary of the Johnson- rector of the Cornell in Washington program, mending the Asian-American Medical Associa- Phelps All American VFW Post #5220 in Oak and in 1984 undertook the same role for Cor- tion, as well as this year’s Crystal Globe Lawn, IL. Since its establishment, Post #5220 nell Abroad. From 1991 to 1996 he served as Award recipient, Surjit S. Patheja, M.D., for has enriched the lives of its members and Director of the Cornell Institute for Public Af- their outstanding contributions to medicine and faithfully served the community. Today, Post fairs. During this time, he also consulted inter- to the community. Their unwavering commit- #5220, under the guidance of Commander Jo- nationally, helping India with regional develop- ment to improving the quality of life for the seph Stachon, has over 600 members and is ment, assisting with the opening of a College people of Northwest Indiana and throughout one of the most active VFW Posts in the of Public Administration in the Philippines, and the world is truly inspirational. For these rea- Chicagoland area. working for the United Nations. sons, they are to be praised, and I am proud Area veterans, returning from the Second Professor Dotson had a tremendous impact to serve as their Representative in Wash- World War, formed the Johnson-Phelps VFW on all whose lives he touched. The Cornell in ington, DC. Post between 1944 and 1945 and received a Washington and Cornell Abroad programs are f formal charter in 1946. Initially, members gath- now cornerstones of the Cornell experience, ered at the Oak Lawn Public Library and later with over 1,000 students participating in them IN MEMORY OF MAJOR GENERAL held functions at Brandt’s Dug-Out. In 1951, each year. A former student says, ‘‘He deeply KATHRYN G. FROST the Post moved into its current location at loved all of his students . . . he encouraged 52nd and Yourell Drive. us to recognize within ourselves the ability to HON. IKE SKELTON Throughout its history, Post #5220 has suc- succeed even if the odds seemed stacked OF MISSOURI cessfully brought veterans of all ages and against us.’’ Dedicated to public service, Arch IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES backgrounds together. Members of the Post truly believed that everyone, no matter their and its Ladies Auxiliary have a strong reputa- Monday, November 13, 2006 roots or circumstances, could make an impact tion for participating in community service on the world they lived in. Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep events, performing volunteer work at hospitals, Professor Dotson serves as a model for sadness that I inform the House of the death and spearheading donation drives and fund- what we all may aspire to become. I am hon- of Major General Kathryn G. Frost. raisers for charity. Through the work of its ored to pay tribute to him today, and send my General Frost was an inspiration to many members, the Post continues to make a dif- thoughts and prayers to the family and friends people. She was the wife of The Honorable ference in the lives of countless individuals of this inspiring figure. Martin Frost, she was a sister, an aunt, a and has a tremendous impact on the sur- f friend to the military, and a hero to many. rounding community. General Frost consistently urged joint service It is my great honor to recognize the 60th TRIBUTE TO SAYKLLY’S officers and enlisted persons to be the very anniversary of the Johnson-Phelps All Amer- CONFECTIONARY AND GIFTS best they can be and worked hard to transfer ican VFW Post #5220 and commend the out- her commitment to service to the soldiers with standing work of its members. As we cele- HON. BART STUPAK whom she came in contact. brate the members’ accomplishments today, OF MICHIGAN Her distinguished career spanned three dec- we also thank them for their dedicated service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ades, and her duties included tours as Chief, in defending everything that our great Nation Monday, November 13, 2006 Military Personnel Office/Deputy Adjutant Gen- represents. Our society is forever indebted to eral, Berlin Brigade/United States Army, Ber- our Nation’s veterans for their unyielding brav- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lin, Germany; Commander, Eastern Sector, ery, courage, and perseverance. pay tribute to a business and a family in my United States Military Entrance Processing f district that, in many ways, exemplify the Command, Great Lakes, Illinois; Adjutant Gen- American dream. The Sayklly’s family busi- eral/Commanding General, Physical Disability TRIBUTE TO ARCH T. DOTSON ness has been in the same family for 100 Agency/Executive Director of Military Postal years. Through hard work, perseverance and Service Agency, Alexandria, Virginia; and HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY an admirable entrepreneurial spirit, the family Deputy Legislative Assistant to the Chairman OF NEW YORK has built an Upper Peninsula institution. of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, DC. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1906, a young Lebanese immigrant General Frost’s awards and decorations in- named Joseph Sayklly opened his own shop clude the Distinguished Service Medal with Monday, November 13, 2006 in Escanaba, Michigan. The shop, ‘‘Sayklly’s,’’ Oak Leaf Clusters, Defense Superior Service Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to carried groceries and homemade candy and Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious honor the life and memory of an inspiring man ice cream. Eventually, that little store would

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In February 1957, the newly Martha Jean, Fred and Edward. All of the chil- Over my 14 years in Congress, I have handed formed Diocese of Gary was established, and dren helped in the business and all of them out hundreds of Sayklly chocolate bars, known Holy Trinity joined the neighboring Catholic lived in a small apartment above the store. as ‘‘Yooper Bars’’ to people in Washington, parishes in welcoming the Most Reverend An- Over the years, Sayklly’s grew in popularity. DC. A ‘‘Yooper Bar’’ is a chocolate bar in the drew G. Grutka as its first Bishop. Throughout Local residents in Escanaba would stop by the shape of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Every- the years, Holy Trinity and its leaders have store to take home a bag of Sayklly’s famous one from Members of Congress to President achieved many milestones and accolades. candy or linger at the soda fountain to savor Clinton to troops recovering in Walter Reed None, however, was seen as more prestigious treats made with hand-cranked ice cream. In Hospital from wounds incurred in Iraq have than that which occurred on July 10, 2004, the early days of Sayklly’s, some of the most enjoyed a delicious Yooper Bar from Sayklly’s. when Holy Trinity was honored with a visit popular products sold were peanut brittle, Mr. Speaker, we all know how challenging it from Peter Cardinal Erdo, Primate of Hungary. Another outstanding milestone in the hand-pulled taffy, hand-dipped chocolates, can be for a family to build a small business. parish’s history took place on May 1, 2005, peanut clusters and fudge. Many of these Growing a successful business, while also when the present pastor, Father Alphonse same delights are sold today. keeping it in the same family for over 100 Skerl, celebrated his 50th anniversary of ordi- When Joseph Sayklly passed away in 1943, years, is truly an impressive accomplishment. nation to the priesthood. Through all of the Mary maintained the business with the help of I ask that the entire U.S. House of Represent- support, generosity, and leadership of Father her children and Mary’s sister Martha Jean. In atives join with the people of Escanaba to ob- Skerl for nearly 35 years, along with the dedi- 1959, Fred moved the candy-making part of serve Sayklly’s centennial celebration. Please cation of the parish council, staff, parishioners, the business to Third Avenue North from its join me in saluting the Kirbys and all the gen- and organizations, Holy Trinity has reached original Ludington Street location. Fred also erations of the Sayklly family who have made their most momentous celebration with the separated the store Sayklly’s from the candy ‘‘Sayklly’s’’ into a special place that is enjoyed 100th anniversary. production facility. by so many of my constituents. Holy Trinity Hungarian Church has been a Shortly thereafter, Marge and Josephine f mainstay in the city of East Chicago and is began operating the store, then known as TRIBUTE TO HOLY TRINITY worthy of this recognition as it celebrated its ‘‘Sayklly’s Confectionary and Gift.’’ Around 100th anniversary on Sunday, October 22, HUNGARIAN CHURCH 1960, Sayklly’s stopped selling groceries and 2006. The church offers an invaluable service concentrated on selling the candies and gift to its parishioners and community, providing items for which the store has since become so HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY numerous opportunities for all to join together famous. OF INDIANA to experience its rich heritage. In 1983 Debbie and Jim Kirby purchased IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other Sayklly’s Confectionary and Gifts from Jose- Monday, November 13, 2006 distinguished colleagues join me in honoring phine and Marge. Debbie was the grand- and congratulating Holy Trinity Hungarian daughter of Joseph, the original founder of the Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with Church on their 100th anniversary. Throughout business. Operating Sayklly’s was a home- great honor and enthusiasm that I recognize the years, the clergy and members of Holy coming for Debbie who began working in the the Holy Trinity Hungarian Church in East Chi- Trinity have dedicated themselves to providing store at age 12 when her aunts, Marge and cago, Indiana, as its members celebrate the spirituality and guidance through the protection Josephine were the proprietors. Today, church’s 100th anniversary. The festivities of the Hungarian traditions and faith. Their Debbie fondly recalls how her Aunt Marge in- began on Sunday, October 22, 2006, with constant dedication and commitment is worthy stilled into her a sense of customer service, al- Holy Mass, and were followed by a jubilee din- of our admiration. ways reminding Debbie to put a smile on her ner at Casa Maria Banquet Hall in Dyer, Indi- f face for customers by saying, ‘‘Smile, God ana, to celebrate this exceptional milestone. loves you.’’ Around the turn of the 20th century, the TRIBUTE TO LAVEDA CROSS Today, Sayklly’s remains in the same family Hungarian neighborhood in East Chicago, In- that started it 100 years ago. Since the enter- diana, was centered around family, religion, HON. IKE SKELTON prising Joseph Sayklly opened the store in and a yearning for a church of their own. On OF MISSOURI 1906, it has been a mainstay in downtown Es- July 4, 1904, a group met in the home of Ste- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES canaba. The store continues to be an institu- phen Farkas on Alexander Avenue to share Monday, November 13, 2006 tion for everyone who lives in Escanaba and ideas for beginning what is now the Holy Trin- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to throughout the Upper Peninsula. Locals and ity Hungarian Church. On November 11, 1906, my attention that a longtime community leader visitors alike delight in Sayklly’s famous the cornerstone was laid for the first church in Lexington, MO, has been recognized for her chocolates. building, which was followed by its dedication commitment to the Daughters of the American Sayklly’s has grown over the years. The on the feast of the Holy Trinity in 1907. On Revolution. LaVeda Cross has been a mem- business now employs 28 people year round Christmas Eve 1907, the first resident pastor ber of this distinguished organization for twen- and that number increases when extra help is arrived, Father Oscar Szilagyi. Though his ten- ty-eight years and recently served as Regent needed during busy sale times such as Christ- ure was short-lived due to the regulations of of the Lafayette-Lexington Chapter for the past mas, Valentine’s Day and Easter. In addition the Religious Order, Father Szilagyi has the eight years. to renovating the store on Ludington Street in distinction of performing Holy Trinity’s first Under the leadership of LaVeda Cross, the Escanaba, the Kirbys have opened Sayklly’s marriage, baptism, and funeral. Though this Lafayette-Lexington Chapter more than dou- outlets in the Delta Plaza Mall in Escanaba as church, as well as Holy Trinity’s second bled its membership while at the same time well as the Westwood Mall in Marquette, church building, was eventually destroyed by promoting the City of Lexington and its local Michigan. fire, the parishioners and their spiritual leaders businesses. Notably, she traveled the state However, just as the business has grown forged on. Through their faith, hard work, and raising funds for the restoration of the Ma- over the years, the owners have never forgot- dedication, the cornerstone of the third and donna of the Trail monument in Lexington. ten their commitment to quality. Sayklly’s uses present church was laid on May 30, 1920, and LaVeda Cross not only was active in her only premium ingredients, still heats candy in dedicated on May 22, 1921. Following the re- local chapter, she also has held many leader- big copper kettles and hand-dips all of its building of the church, Holy Trinity went on to ship positions with the state chapter of the chocolates. open a school in 1922, and by 1927, Holy Daughters of the American Revolution. She Sayklly’s remains an anchor of the Esca- Trinity, continuing to expand, saw the develop- has served as the Missouri State Cor- naba community. As Debbie Kirby notes, what ment of several organizations, including: Holy responding Secretary, Missouri State Reg- she enjoys most about owning and operating Rosary Circle, Altar Society, Holy Name Soci- istrar, and Chairman of the Missouri Madonna

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21902 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 of the Trail Monument. Her leadership contin- TRIBUTE TO STAFF SERGEANT Marland ‘‘Marley’’ Lyle Holte, who was ad- ued at the national level where she served as JONATHAN ROJAS mired by many for his commitment to better the National Vice Chairman of the Flag of the the lives of the residents of San Benito Coun- United States of America. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY ty. Marley passed away Saturday, September As a member of the Daughters of the Amer- OF INDIANA 16, 2006 at the age of 80, but left a long his- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican Revolution, Ms. Cross devoted much of tory of community service. Holte moved to her time to traveling. She has represented the Monday, November 13, 2006 Hollister in 1966 where he was a teacher at Lafayette-Lexington chapter at district meet- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with R.O. Hardin School for several years before ings, fall forums, at the Missouri State Con- great respect and deep sadness that I wish to becoming its principal. He served in that posi- ference, and at the National Continental Con- commend United States Army Staff Sergeant tion, and later at Rancho San Justo School, gress. Jonathan Rojas for his bravery in the field of for a total of 18 years. Although he retired Mr. Speaker, I want to thank LaVeda Cross battle and his willingness to fight for his coun- try. Staff Sergeant Rojas was killed in action from teaching in 1987, he never really retired. for her leadership to the community of Lex- He started a new vocation in the real estate ington, MO, to the State of Missouri, and to when his vehicle came under attack by small business and in 1994 opened Crown Realty. her country. I know the members of the House arms fire near Baghdad, Iraq on October 3, will join me in wishing her well. 2006. His sacrifice will be remembered by a That same year, he won election as mayor of community that has been struck hard by the the City of San Juan Bautista. f devastating loss of one of its own. Marley was a familiar face in the community Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Jonathan Rojas moved to Hammond, Indiana in 1990 to for decades, thanks to his efforts on behalf of CONGRATULATING COACH CHRIS- the local youth, minorities and particularly the TOPHER DONFIELD ON HIS RE- be with his family. Following his graduation homeless. Friends remember him as a modest TIREMENT from Hammond High School in 1997, he at- tended college for a year and eventually went person who was reluctant to take credit for his on to work for several years at a local glass good deeds. Marley served as President of HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN company, prior to joining the Army in 1999. the San Benito County Little League; Commis- Jonathan’s friends and family recall him as OF NEW JERSEY sioner of Hollister’s Parks and Recreation always being playful, the type to never refrain Commission; Director of the San Juan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from cracking a joke. They also remember him Bautista Chamber of Commerce; Member of as a good kid who was never in trouble and Monday, November 13, 2006 the San Juan Bautista Planning Commission; loved to spend time with his family. Jonathan Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- was an avid sports enthusiast who participated President of 33rd District Agricultural Fair ognize Mr. Christopher J. Donfield, a resident in soccer and baseball while in school, and as Board; and Chairman of the San Juan of Washington Township, New Jersey, for his with so many of his generation, he was a true Bautista Rotary Club. devoted service to Bergen Catholic High video game aficionado. Marley founded the Community Assistance School as an English teacher, guidance coun- Staff Sergeant Rojas leaves behind a loving Program and provided free dinners on selor, and basketball coach for 46 years. family that misses him very much. He is sur- Thanksgiving and Christmas. He started the vived by his devoted wife, Tasha (Sullivan) Christopher Donfield grew up in Teaneck, Rojas. The couple would have celebrated their Christmas dinner tradition about 20 years ago New Jersey and earned a full academic schol- fourth wedding anniversary on October 25, after he and his wife decided to combine their arship to attend Fordham Prep in the Bronx. 2006, and planned to start a family upon Jon- money and feed the needy instead of buying He continued on to Fordham University, where athan’s return to civilian life. Jonathan also gifts for each other. Several years later they he majored in both English and Accounting. leaves to cherish his memory his adoring par- started organizing Thanksgiving dinners as Shortly after graduating, Chris sought a teach- ents, Jose and Catalina Rojas, his brother, well. The Holiday Dinners began in 1985 and ing position at Bergen Catholic High School, William (Norma) Rojas, his sister, Isaura have continued ever since. The annual din- where he quickly became a favorite of both Rojas, and his nephew, William Rojas, Jr., as ners, which have more than doubled in size students and colleagues alike. He also be- well as his treasured companions, Diamond, since their inception, are funded entirely by came coach to the high school basketball Tyson, and Joker. Staff Sergeant Jonathan donations from area businesses and residents. team. During his 40 year tenure as the Varsity Rojas also will be greatly missed by a sad- Head Coach of the boys’ basketball team, the Holte said the success of the dinners is the re- dened but proud community and a grateful na- sult of widespread community support. Crusaders, Chris led the team to an astound- tion. ing 648 wins in his 878 game career. This in- Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and Marley was well-liked by many for his ability cludes a streak of 31 straight winning seasons my other distinguished colleagues join me in to build consensus and transcend political, cul- that began in the 1968–69 season. In addition honoring a fallen hero, United States Army tural and personal borders. He earned the ad- to his accomplishments as a Varsity Coach, Staff Sergeant Jonathan Rojas. Staff Sergeant miration of the Latino community for his good Chris led his team in an unprecedented Rojas is the sixteenth service member from deeds and was elected President of the San achievement of 30 straight Bergen County northwest Indiana to sacrifice his life during Benito County League of United Latin Amer- Jamboree appearances, as well as qualifying Operation Iraqi Freedom, and his passing ican Citizens, where he served in that position comes as a setback to a community already for the State Tournament 33 times in 34 sea- for 5 terms. Many in the Latino community re- sons and winning the Sectional Crown 7 shaken by the realities of war. Staff Sergeant Rojas will forever remain a hero in the eyes of ferred to Marley as the ‘‘Norwegian-Latino’’ times. because of his love of the culture, music and The most significant accomplishment of his family, his community, and his country. Thus, let us never forget the sacrifice he made most of all, its people. In addition to serving Chris’s career, however, is the impact he had on nearly every local community organization, on the thousands of students that he has to preserve the ideals of freedom and democ- racy. Holte had piled up an astounding collection of taught and coached over the years. Chris put accolades, including ‘‘Realtor of Year’’ in 1993 his heart and soul into everything he did while f and the LULAC ‘‘Outstanding Man of the he was at Bergen Catholic High School and it IN HONOR OF MARLAND shows in the heartfelt respect and admiration ‘‘MARLEY’’ LYLE HOLTE Year’’ Award in 1996. the student body and the entire Bergen Catho- Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this oppor- lic community have bestowed upon him. HON. SAM FARR tunity to acknowledge all the wonderful things Today, I would like to recognize Christopher OF CALIFORNIA that my good friend Marley gave to all of us. Donfield’s dedication to the Bergen Catholic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He will be missed by many including his son, High School community and congratulate him Monday, November 13, 2006 Dan. His departure fills us with sadness but on his impressive coaching achievements. I Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to his outstanding work is an example to the send him my best wishes on his retirement. honor the achievements of my good friend generations that come.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21903 RECOGNIZING NEW AMERICA ME- John served two years in the U.S. Army and Dunes, the Save the Dunes Council worked DIA’S FIRST NATIONAL ETHNIC was awarded the Army Commendation Medal tirelessly toward their goal of creating a Na- MEDIA AWARDS for Outstanding Service. After his return, John tional Lakeshore, which they accomplished in was elected RMFU President in 1970. His 1966. Since that time, the Save the Dunes HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA strong leadership abilities were repeatedly Council, comprised of local citizens, has con- OF CALIFORNIA demonstrated during his 23 years as presi- tinued to fight to protect the lakeshore from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent, and in 1993 President Bill Clinton ap- man-made intrusions and preserve the envi- pointed John as the Deputy Administrator for ronment. Through the efforts of these dedi- Monday, November 13, 2006 the Farm Service Agency in Colorado. He cated individuals, the Indiana Dunes National Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to later worked in Washington, DC, at the Grain Lakeshore has nearly doubled in size. Cur- recognize New America Media (NAM) and The Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Adminis- rently, the National Lakeshore consists of First National Ethnic Media Awards. From its tration as Special Assistant to the Adminis- more than 15,000 picturesque acres of land, inception, NAM has worked to create a more trator. John then returned to Colorado in 2000 while plans for continued expansion are in inclusive public forum and to bring visibility and was once again elected president of the place. and economic viability to ethnic media, a crit- RMFU in 2001. The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has, ical sector of American journalism that covers Unbelievably, through all of this John for many years, been a popular tourist des- and serves our country’s growing ethnic and Stencel also found the time to serve as the tination as well as a place where local families immigrant communities that are often president of the Colorado 4–H Foundation, as and groups can enjoy an afternoon together. marginalized by barriers of culture and lan- the vice president of the Colorado Future Its scenic lake views and magnificent sandy guage. Farmers of America Foundation, and as a beaches have made the Indiana Dunes Na- NAM has continued to build the profile of member of the Colorado State University tional Lakeshore a focal point of Northwest In- ethnic media by developing first a California Board of Agriculture. His versatility, dedication, diana, while the spectacular Mount Baldy, the and now a national awards program to recog- and uncharacteristic leadership are admirable. largest of the lakeshore’s moving dunes at nize journalists working in the ethnic media I remember sharing time with John on the 126 feet, is a sight that visitors are sure to re- and covering stories critical to their commu- road during a series of renewable energy member. In addition to the magnificent nature nities. tours throughout rural Colorado over the past views, the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore NAM conducted a nationwide poll of ethnic couple years. I learned quickly of the remark- offers a wide array of activities to satisfy the communities in multiple languages that found able ability of this man. Whether the topic was interests of all nature-lovers, including: hiking, 52 million adult Americans access ethnic wind power and methane digesters or crop swimming, bird watching, fishing, camping, media regularly; ethnic media represent the subsidies and cooperative development and horseback riding, as well as many guided forefront of civic and independent journalism; it projects, his grasp of the issues was second- tours and other gatherings. is where ethnic and immigrant Americans turn to-none. On Saturday, October 21, 2006, the Indiana to find information about their communities, Mr. Stencel’s forward thinking policies and Dunes National Lakeshore 40th Anniversary their states, their government, their healthcare, actions have set an example in the agriculture Gala took place and featured a social hour education for their children, their civil rights as world. He acknowledges and promotes ideas and exhibit tours of the artwork of Frank V. citizens in our society—yet ethnic media has that need to be brought to the attention of Dudley, an artist who dedicated forty years of received only marginal recognition from the small and large farmers alike. His pending re- his life to the preservation and promotion of public and private sector. tirement will mark the end of an exceptional the Indiana Dunes. The evening proceeded NAM’s work to highlight the important role career, and finding a worthy successor will un- with a silent auction, formal dinner, speakers, that ethnic media plays is commendable. doubtedly be difficult. and music. NAM’s work to create bridges between ethnic Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other media and the mainstream as well as cross- in honoring John Stencel for his accomplish- distinguished colleagues join me in honoring cultural understanding between ethnic commu- ments, his dedication, and his legacy. Citizens the efforts of the members of the Save the nities is praiseworthy. NAM’s commitment to of Colorado and the United States as a whole Dunes Council, past and present, and in cele- honoring the ethnic media through an increas- have benefited from this man’s service, and brating the 40th Anniversary of the establish- ingly prestigious Awards Program is admi- we owe him our gratitude. ment of the Indiana Dunes as a National rable. f Lakeshore. These selfless individuals continue Mr. Speaker, I commend New America to dedicate their time and unrelenting efforts to Media and the First National Ethnic Media TRIBUTE TO THE 40TH ANNIVER- serve their community through the preserva- Awards for its courageous goal to create a SARY OF THE INDIANA DUNES tion of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, more equitable and integrated American soci- NATIONAL LAKESHORE and I am proud to represent them in Con- ety. gress. f HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY f OF INDIANA HONORING MR. JOHN STENCEL, TRIBUTE TO THE HOUSTON DY- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENT OF THE ROCKY NAMO AND THE CITY OF HOUS- MOUNTAIN FARMERS UNION Monday, November 13, 2006 TON FOR WINNING THE 2006 Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER (MLS) HON. MARK UDALL great respect and admiration that I wish to CUP OF COLORADO congratulate the members of the Save the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dunes Council as they celebrate the 40th An- HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE niversary of the Indiana Dunes National Lake- Monday, November 13, 2006 OF TEXAS shore. To commemorate this special occasion, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise the Save the Dunes Council hosted a 40th An- today to honor Mr. John Stencel, a tireless ally niversary Gala Event on Saturday, October Monday, November 13, 2006 of rural America and the hardworking farmers 21, 2006, at Valparaiso University’s Brauer Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, and ranchers that call it home. Museum of Art in Valparaiso, Indiana. I rise today to congratulate the Houston Dy- Mr. Stencel was born and raised on a farm From its humble beginning, the Save the namo and the city of Houston for winning its near Greeley, CO, and from the beginning his Dunes Council, created in the Ogden Dunes first 2006 Major League Soccer Cup. commitment to agriculture was clear. He was living room of Dorothy Buell and a mere dozen In front of thousands of soccer fans at Pizza active in 4–H, the Future Farmers of America, of her female neighbors, has become one of Hut Park, the Houston Dynamo emerged vic- and the Farmers Union Youth Program. After the most knowledgeable, involved, and re- torious against the New England Revolution graduating from Colorado State University in spected organizations in Northwest Indiana with a score of 4 to 3 on penalty kicks after 1964 he began a career with the Rocky Moun- and beyond. Founded in 1952 with the mis- the teams played to a 1–1 draw through regu- tain Farmers Union (RMFU). A few years later sion of protecting and preserving the Indiana lation and extra time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21904 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 This is a fitting conclusion to an amazing life. Now healthy, John is working to make REMEMBERING FRANK LAMBERT season. Congratulations to Kelly Gray, Stuart others aware of the importance of organ dona- Holden, Dwayne De Rosario and Brian Ching tion. He works as a volunteer for the Gift of HON. FRANK R. WOLF who successfully converted from the penalty Life Donor Program, an organization that OF VIRGINIA spot in the shootout. Brian Ching was recog- matches donors with patients, Today about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nized as the match’s Most Valuable Player. 90,000 people in the United States are await- Monday, November 13, 2006 This is the Dynamo’s first season in Hous- ing an organ transplant. Making the decision ton, and they have surely made a warm wel- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, last week Loudoun to be an organ donor can save lives. come for themselves. The team is lead by County in Virginia’s 10th District lost a loyal 2005 Major League Soccer Coach of the Year, I want to thank John for all that he has public servant. Frank Lambert, a former Dominic Kinnear. Let me acknowledge Dy- done. He was given a second chance at life Loudoun County supervisor, passed away on namo investor/operator Philip Anschutz for the and selflessly used it to help others in need. Wednesday, November 8, at the age of 77. time and commitment he has given to U.S. John’s story proves that one person can make I was honored to call Frank Lambert a friend soccer and the city of Houston. I also con- a difference in the world. His volunteer efforts and to work with him on issues of importance to Loudoun County when he served on the gratulate the players and their families for have given hope to cancer patients, and he making the transition (from San Jose) to Board of Supervisors during the 1980’s. has made our community, and our Nation, a Mr. Speaker, I submit for the RECORD an Houston. For the players and their families to better place. obituary from the Leesburg Today newspaper pick up and come to Houston, Texas and do of November 10 which describes the public what they’ve done this year is impressive. We f service of Frank Lambert. We send our condo- welcome you with open arms, and we remain lences to his wife Ruby and all his family. devoted to your success. Also, a big thank TRIBUTE TO JAMES AND JUSTINE [From Leesburg Today, Nov. 10, 2006] you and congratulations to Oliver Luck and the DAVIS entire Dynamo management team family. FORMER SUPERVISOR FRANK LAMBERT DIES The team was created on December 15, (By Margaret Morton) 2005 when the San Jose Earthquakes were HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH A longtime Waterford area resident, Frank relocated, allegedly due to San Jose’s failure Lambert, 77, died early Wednesday morning OF CALIFORNIA at Inova Loudoun Hospital’s Cornwall Street to secure a soccer-specific stadium. Even campus in Leesburg. though all of San Jose’s players and coaches IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Colleagues and friends were surprised by moved to Houston, the team’s name, logo, the news of Lambert’s death. Attorney Steve history and statistics were not transferred. Monday, November 13, 2006 Stockman, who served with Lambert on the The name ‘‘Dynamo’’ refers to Houston’s in- county board when Republicans were a rare dustrial economy and is an allusion to the var- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I would breed in Loudoun, knew he had been ill, suf- ious Eastern European soccer teams who are like to take this opportunity to congratulate fering from pneumonia, but he said Wednes- called ‘‘Dynamo’’, most notably Dynamo Dres- James and Justine Davis on the celebration of day he had visited him in his home north of their 70th year of marriage. James and Justine Waterford less than a month ago. ‘‘He den, FC Dynamo Kyiv and FC Dynamo Mos- seemed strong,’’ Stockman said. cow. Although unrelated, there was a previous Davis were married January 3, 1937 at St. The two Republicans served on the board professional soccer team called the Houston John’s Rectory in Fresno, California. of supervisors together from January 1984 to Dynamos that played in the old United Soccer James Davis was born in Madera in 1914 December 1987, along with Jim Brownell and League in 1984. The team colors are orange, Andrew Byrd, with Lambert representing the on the same property that he lives on today. Catoctin District. white, and black. He is the son of James L. and Gertrude Davis, The Houston Dynamo play their home ‘‘He was a very nice man, the epitome of a both long time Madera residents. James was Virginia gentleman,’’ Stockman recalled. He matches at Robertson Stadium—a 33,000- described his former colleague as being seat sports stadium located on the University the Madera County Agricultural Commissioner from 1964 until his retirement in 1976. He ‘‘very, very astute, with a brilliant mind.’’ of Houston campus in southeast Houston. A Despite a bit of occasional acerbity, ‘‘when three-year lease was signed to play at the sta- started working for the agricultural department he had to,’’ Lambert did not try to force his dium while plans for a soccer-specific stadium in 1949. James also farmed cotton, alfalfa, opinions on others. ‘‘He would lay it out and are finalized. and cattle on his home ranch. give a brilliant analysis,’’ Stockman said. Stockman, who was some years younger This is the Dynamo’s first championship in Justine Nicolini was born on a farm in Fres- this league, though several of their players than Lambert, said he was also very friendly. no in 1912 on property that is now adjacent to ‘‘I learned a lot from him,’’ he recalled, de- won titles with the team’s previous incarnation, the Fresno Convention Center. She is the scribing Lambert as almost ‘‘Reaganesque’’ the San Jose Earthquakes. daughter of Jose Nicolini, from Italy, and Rosa in his warmth and ability to communicate, My heartiest congratulations, and I look for- Ylarraz Nicolini, from Spain. She worked for with a big deep baritone voice. ward to many more celebrations with Houston His political philosophy was ‘‘very conserv- Dynamo in Houston, Texas. Gottschalks Department Store before marriage ative,’’ according to Stockman. After both I look forward to a community-based cele- and held various office positions in Madera had left elective office Lambert and former bration in heir home stadium in the 18th Con- after moving to Madera. Leesburg mayor and Leesburg District Su- gressional district at Robertson Stadium. James and Justine met on a blind date ar- pervisor Frank Raffo, a staunch Democrat, did a weekly radio talk show and Brownell f ranged by friends. The Davis’s have one recalled Wednesday the two had some ‘‘heat- A TRIBUTE TO JOHN BROWNE daughter, Patricia Sunia, two grandchildren, ed exchanges.’’ and three great grandchildren. James and ‘‘He was very principled, very true to his HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS Justine live in the same house that they cause,’’ Brownell said of his former col- moved into after their marriage. Following re- league. ‘‘If ever there were a loyal and faith- OF NEW JERSEY ful Republican, he was it,’’ he said. Describ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tirement, James and Justine traveled exten- ing Lambert as ‘‘very, very conservative,’’ sively throughout the United States, Canada, Monday, November 13, 2006 Brownell, whose support for moderation Europe, Mexico, Caribbean, Australia, and often put him at odds with GOP stalwarts, Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, today, I am Great Britain. said that looking back, however, ‘‘Frank was proud to honor John Browne, a courageous probably right about a lot of things.’’ cancer survivor and citizen from the great Their devotion to one another is a model for After Democrat Betsey Brown defeated state of New Jersey. After winning his battle all married couples to follow. As evidence of Lambert as part of the 1987 slow-growth with cancer, Mr. Browne tirelessly worked to this devotion, James and Justine have always movement, he left active politics, although he remained an ardent Republican, according bring hope to others afflicted with this terrible agreed to not go to sleep angry. They have al- ways maintained a strong love for one another to Brownell. He also continued in public disease. He is truly an inspiration to others service as a member of the Loudoun County and it is my privilege to honor him today. and can often be seen holding hands to this Library Board and currently as a member of Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, John day. I wish James and Justine Davis contin- the Loudoun County Animal Control Advi- Browne needed a liver transplant to save his ued health and happiness in their marriage. sory Board.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 13, 2006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 21905 Winston ‘‘Win’’ Porter was chairman of the Director Antonio Maria Costa sounded similar Secondly, governments are in denial. Too Loudoun Republican Party when Lambert alarm bells on the massive increase in co- many governments—particularly in rich was on the board of supervisors. He echoed caine flow to Europe from Colombia and the countries—fail to invest political capital to the opinions of Lambert’s colleagues, calling prevent and treat drug abuse. As a con- him ‘‘very intelligent and capable, with a lot Andean region. He said, regarding cocaine, sequence, their societies have the drug prob- of ideas.’’ among many important things, ‘‘Wake up Eu- lem they deserve. Don Walker, of Walker and Clarke Con- rope! You are heading for a crisis.’’ Interesting is the case of Sweden. Over the struction, recalled another of Lambert’s con- I ask that the full text of the UNODC offi- past three decades, successive governments tributions, calling him ‘‘the father of com- cial’s statement on this important subject be have invested consistently and significantly munications in Loudoun.’’ Fascinated with printed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, and in drug treatment and prevention. As a re- radio communications as a youth, Lambert urge all my colleagues to see how the burden sult, Sweden has been one of the cleanest— established one of the area’s first successful of our drug-fighting efforts in Colombia and most drug-free—societies in Europe. Well: pager companies, Metrocall. Since 1969, he elsewhere in the region ought to also be but even there, cocaine abuse is creeping in. has been president of the Great Eastern Economists have recognized for centuries Communications Company. He also was a shared by our European friends as well. that bad money chases away good money. Ham radio operator and held a FCC first UNITED NATIONS Bad habits spread quickly; especially in af- class radio telephone license. In the 1960s, Office on Drugs and Crime fluent, fast-paced societies. Emerging econo- Lambert was part owner and manager of Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director mies, in particular, should be on the alert for WEER in Warrenton and later worked for COCAINE IN EUROPE: A WAKE-UP CALL a rise in cocaine use, including in Russia and WAGE in Leesburg. Dialogue on Shared Responsibility and the China where health ministers have told me Lambert’s pioneering paging business was Global Problem of Illicit Drugs that there are no problems with cocaine in not without controversy, and some opposed their countries. My response? Brace yourself. Ladies and Gentlemen, I have some good it, especially the tall radio tower that was It’s on the way. news and some bad news. The good news is erected at his home north of Waterford. Europe’s cocaine habit is not only causing that in most of the world, demand for co- ‘‘But, no one at the time had instant com- problems on this continent. It is making life caine is stable or even dropping. Coca cul- munications,’’ including those who would difficult for President Uribe and other Ande- tivation has been slashed by a quarter in the most need them, such as doctors, nurses or an leaders, not to mention all states between past five years. And seizures of cocaine have fire and rescue workers, Walker said. Iron- here and Latin America affected by drug almost doubled during that period. An as- ically, he recalled, one of the opponents had trafficking. tounding 42% of an cocaine produced was a heart attack and it was one of Lambert’s So we face a problem of credibility. How seized in 2005. pagers that helped save her life. can Europe urge the Andean countries to re- But Lambert was more than just a success- The bad news is the upward trend in Eu- rope. I am not afraid to name and shame the duce supply when its drug habit is driving ful businessman to Walker. ‘‘He was my cultivation? neighbor and friend, from the day he moved worst offenders—Spain, England and Italy. The level of cocaine use in Spain which is 3% We all need to get serious about assuming here in the mid-1970s,’’ he said. It was a our responsibility for the drug problem. I friendship that lasted from the first day. among those aged 15 to 64—now exceeds (for the first time ever) levels of cocaine use in therefore applaud the Colombian Govern- Walker, as a young man, met the older Lam- ment’s efforts to promote a dialogue on bert, when he went up to help him move into the United States. And the UK is not far be- hind. In 2005, annual prevalence for cocaine shared responsibility. What are some ways his house, to Wednesday morning’s news that that we can work together? he had died. use in this country was 2.4%, up from 0.6% a decade earlier. Surely we should do more to support alter- Describing Lambert as ‘‘a very professional native development. Most illicit crop grow- and academic man, a caring member of the Look at another leading indicator. Ten years ago, in the Netherlands 20% of all new ers (Afghanistan, Colombia or Laos), live in community and a great lover of animals,’’ some of the poorest communities in the Walker asked him to be godfather to his two clients entering treatment for drug abuse were addicted to cocaine. Less than a decade world. Crop eradication will not work over sons. the long term if there is no legal economy to ‘‘I would trust him with anything I had, or later the proportion was 40%, In Spain, the proportion in 1995 was 7%. In 2002 it was 42%. replace it. Drug control and development would hope to have, in my life,’’ he said this must therefore go hand in hand. week. and I would bet that the proportion has con- tinued to rise since then. International donors should provide more He is survived by his wife Ruby; sons Roger assistance to coca farmers. For its part, I Lambert of Andros Island, Bahamas, and Wake up Europe! You are heading for a cri- sis. We are facing a pandemic, and not only urge the Government of Colombia to involve Christopher Lambert of Waterford; a broad range of ministries in developing a grandsons Michael and James Lambert; because of coca addiction by high profile en- tertainers, executives, models or socialites coherent alternative development strategy granddaughters Constance and Angela Lam- that will assist coca farmers. bert; and brother Roland Lambert of Con- who flaunt their illicit drug, use in words and deeds. This is a symptom of a deeper More attention should be devoted to the necticut. environment. Coca farmers and producers Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. problem—one made worse by uncritical re- slash and burn forests, pollute streams and Monday, Nov. 13 at Union Cemetery with the porting in the media. damage fragile ecosystems (by the use of Rev. Edwin Urban officiating. What will it take to get people to take the problem seriously? A phone call from a hos- toxic chemicals). The Andean region has less f pital that your child or colleague has had an than 1% of the world’s land area, but more overdose? Or was caught in the cross-fire of than 15% of the world’s plant life. At a time COCAINE IN EUROPE A WAKE UP when we are all so concerned about climate CALL a drug-related shooting? Or killed in an acci- dent under the influence of drugs? That’s change. I urge all Europeans to think about what happened in America’s cities in the the destruction done to our habitat for the HON. DAN BURTON 1980s, especially as coca turned into crack. If sake of a line of cocaine. OF INDIANA we are not careful it is coming to our neigh- The billions of dollars made through the narco-economy are empowering cartels, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES borhoods. Europe’s growing cocaine problem is due to funding insurgency and financing terrorism. Monday, November 13, 2006 a number of factors. Cocaine ruins everything along the trail Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, last First, drug addicts are switching from nar- from the Andean countries through the Car- cotics, heroine, to psychoactive substances. ibbean, Mexico, and West Africa to lucrative September, the Committee on International Coca is fashionable because it is attractive: markets in Europe and North America, Relations’ Subcommittee on the Western white not dark; sniffed not injected; taken in where gun crime and gang violence associ- Hemisphere and the Committee on the Judi- a living room; not in a dark alley; symbol of ated with the drug trade have turned some ciary’s Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, success not evidence of failure. Second and urban neighborhoods into war zones. and Homeland Security held a joint hearing on because of all of the above, cocaine users are Ladies and gentlemen. The alarm clock is the increased cocaine drug flow to Europe, in in denial, no chance of AIDS, a trendy white ringing. Europe, it is time to wake up and an effort to encourage our European friends collar habit. Celebrities get away with it so get going. Supply control is not enough. and allies to provide more help to the Andean when is the problem? Well, there is a prob- Imagine that this year we seize all 900-odd lem as recognized by a 17 year old inmate I tons of Andean cocaine. Well as many tons region, and Colombia in particular. met in a prison in Naples: ‘‘I thought that I will be produced next year. At a November 2, 2006, Shared Responsi- could control the white lady—la signora Imagine if Andean farmers gave up all bility Conference in London, which was spon- bianca—that I could have her whenever I their coca crops. Francisco, this is your sored by the Government of Colombia, the UN wanted. But soon she controlled me, and I dream!! That is not enough, since demand by Office of Drugs and Crime, UNODC, Executive became her slave.’’ the world’s 13 million cocaine addicts will

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Morning Star Fishermen who is dedicated to continuing his personal Society at large should be actively engaged. also works to help establish tilapia-breeding development and the development of his pro- Only by working together on all aspects of tanks in foreign nations. Students who travel fession. I commend Dr. Williams for his re- drug control will we be able to move towards to the Dade City facility learn how to raise markable work. a healthier and safer world. tilapia as a high-protein food source back f Thank you for your attention. home in their own communities around the TRIBUTE TO BENITA A. ALLISON f world. HONORING HIS EXCELLENCY Civic Ventures, a think tank based in San HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS EURIPIDES EVRIVIADES, AMBAS- Francisco, noted Mr. Geissler’s work. Civic OF NEW YORK SADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF CY- Ventures asked for nominations of people over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRUS the age of 60 who are using their experience to solve social problems. The think tank re- Monday, November 13, 2006 HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS ceived 1,200 nominations, and named 71 Pur- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in pose Prize Fellows. OF FLORIDA recognition of Benita A. Allison, a distin- Mr. Geissler will attend the symposium in guished citizen of Brooklyn, New York. It be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September and hopes to work with other par- hooves us to pay tribute to this outstanding Monday, November 13, 2006 ticipants to gather new ideas on how best to woman and I hope my colleagues will join me Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct grow Morning Star Fishermen into the future. in recognizing her many accomplishments. pleasure to honor the departing Ambassador Mr. Speaker, civic-minded individuals like Born to the late Lamonias Smith-Ody and of the Republic of Cyprus to the United States, Hans Geissler help make our cities and mu- William Smith, Benita A. Allison remains a part His Excellency Euripides Evriviades. nicipalities better places to live and work. The of the Brooklyn community today. Ms. Allison Ambassador Evriviades has served in this motto of Morning Star Fishermen is ‘‘Give a is a product of the New York public school post since December 2003, but his diplomatic man a fish, he eats for one day. Teach a man system and has received certificates from career is long and distinguished. Prior to serv- to raise fish, the whole community eats.’’ Peo- Brooklyn College and New York University. ing as Cyprus’ Ambassador to the United ple like Hans Geissler prove that one person Ms. Allison has had many firsts in her ca- States, he served as the Ambassador to the can indeed make a positive difference reer and life, among them; she was the first Netherlands, August 2000 to October 2003, throughout the world. Black woman to be an Institutional Stock Trad- and Ambassador to Israel, November 1997 f er for a major bank in New York City. She was until July 2000. Since 1976, he has served in accepted in one of the first classes that in- TRIBUTE TO DR. J. OTIS cluded woman of color to enter and graduate a variety of diplomatic positions, proudly rep- WILLIAMS resenting Cyprus and her citizens. from the New York City Police Academy as a It has been my honor and privilege to work New York City Police Officer where she with Ambassador Evriviades on issues impor- HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN served 18 months. tant to Cypriots. I have come to regard him as OF SOUTH CAROLINA Ms. Allison has been very involved in the an effective, determined, and passionate ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community. She represents her church, 1st Baptist Church of Crown Heights, as a ‘‘Mis- vocate for his country, a man who remains Monday, November 13, 2006 committed to the reunification of Cyprus and sion Advocate’’. Ms. Allison holds numerous who has pursued this goal even when it put Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to memberships and sits on many community him at odds with others. pay tribute to a doctor, who has had a tremen- boards. She sits on the Economic Develop- I want to bid a fond farewell to Ambassador dous impact on his profession and his col- ment Board of Community Board 8 and is a Evriviades and offer him my congratulations leagues. Dr. J. Otis Williams is a renowned member of the Service Corp of Retired Execu- and appreciation for his 3 years of service in chiropractor in South Carolina, who is being tives. Ms. Allison is a lifetime member of our Nation’s Capital. I praise the Ambassador honored on November 19, 2006 by his peers Church Women United in Brooklyn and is a for his tremendous efforts and contributions to with a Trailblazer Award. past member of the National Council of Negro raise awareness among Members of Congress It is clear why Dr. Williams would receive Women (Flatbush Section). Ms. Allison served and administration officials of Cyprus’ desire to this recognition. He was instrumental in insur- as a Regional Resource Consultant for U.S. be reunified. He will be greatly missed, and I ing a good scope of practice for South Caro- Department of Health and Human Services, wish him all the best in the years to come. lina chiropractors in the 1980s when an exam- where she was responsible for providing ca- ining board for the profession didn’t exist. He f pacity building services to the minority com- remains dedicated to the cause of high quality munity/faith based HIV/AIDS population. She RECOGNIZING HANS GEISSLER OF chiropractic care, and has served on South has also served on the Mental Health Advisory DADE CITY, FLORIDA Carolina Chiropractic Board of Directors. He Board for Brookdale University Hospital in has been very involved with legislative matters Brooklyn, New York and the Pastoral Care HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE governing the profession. HIV/AIDS Advisory Board for Kings County OF FLORIDA Otis Williams was born in Ridgeland, South Hospital in Brooklyn. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carolina in 1947. He was raised by his grand- Since 2003, Ms. Allison has worked as a mother, until she died when he was just 11 Parent Coordinator for New York City Depart- Monday, November 13, 2006 years-old. From the time he was young, Otis ment of Education. As a Parent Coordinator Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Williams knew he wanted to be a doctor. He she works and partners with community orga- Speaker, I rise to honor Hans Geissler, the graduated from Robert Smalls High School nizations to assist parents and families with founder of Morning Star Fishermen. Mr. and Morehouse College, and went on to pur- such issues as housing, employment, adult Geissler was recently selected from a group of sue his chiropractic degree at the National training and education. She has held work- volunteer and service organization workers College of Chiropractic (now National Univer- shops to address such topics as adult edu- aged 60 and older who were nominated to sity of Health Sciences). cation training, immigration and conflict medi- participate in a symposium at Stanford Univer- Dr. Williams returned home to South Caro- ation. sity. This symposium highlights community lina and began his practice on Lady’s Island in Ms. Allison’s work has not gone unnoticed service and the use of business experience in 1978. He sees a wide range of patients from and has earned her recognition from the New the volunteer service field. infants to centenarians. He has done post- York City Conference of Mayors, the New Jer- Since leaving the French Foreign Legion graduate work in chiropractic orthopedics, acu- sey HIV Care Network and Barber-Scotia Col- and retiring from a career as a plumbing con- puncture, addictionology and compulsive dis- lege.

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While f Cooper. this was obviously a difficult responsibility for At the funeral services on October 13, 2006; a child, Dr. Rodriguez later said that he ‘‘came IN MEMORY OF WOODROW WILSON a eulogy was lovingly delivered by his grand- to accept ringing that bell as an honor . . . HOWARD daughter GG Howard which highlighted his whenever I was tired and didn’t feel like get- many achievements. ting out of bed, I remembered my mom’s en- HON. JOE WILSON f couragement. She used to say that if you do OF SOUTH CAROLINA something, do it to the very best of your abil- HONORING HERITAGE ELEMEN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ity.’’ TARY SCHOOL FOR BEING Monday, November 13, 2006 The importance of hard work, endurance, NAMED A NATIONAL BLUE RIB- and dedication that Victor Rodriguez learned Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- BON SCHOOL as a bell ringer stayed with him throughout his er, Woodrow Wilson Howard died October 10, life. Dr. Rodriguez was a star athlete who set 2006, at his home. He was 94 years old. He HON. KENNY MARCHANT many records and won numerous trophies at was born in Catawba County, North Carolina, OF TEXAS Edna High School, Victoria College, and North to the late Cleveland Franklin and Antha IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texas State University. After earning his Ph.d, Leona Sigmon Howard. Dr. Rodriguez began a successful career as a Monday, November 13, 2006 Mr. Howard began his retail career in 1934 teacher and as a coach of several champion- with Belk Department Store and, in 1938 with Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ship track teams. In his work as a teacher and Belk as partner, he founded Howard’s, located to recognize Heritage Elementary School lo- coach, Dr. Rodriguez inspired his students to on Assembly Street in Columbia. He stayed cated in Colleyville, Texas for being named a strive to achieve their goals and dreams. with Belk for 64 years. He moved the Assem- 2006 No Child Left Behind—Blue Ribbon During Dr. Rodriguez’s 12 years as super- bly Street store to Parkland Plaza in Cayce in School. Only 26 public schools in Texas will intendent of the San Antonio School District, 1977. Ultimately, the Howard’s doubled in size receive this coveted award this year. the dropout rate was reduced from 50 percent and expanded to include Howard’s Sports. Mr. The No child Left Behind Blue Ribbon to less than 10 percent. Applying the lessons Howard retired from Belk in 1998. Over the Schools program recognizes schools that in perseverance he learned as a young bell years he sold everything from basic work make significant progress in closing the ringer, then superintendent-elect Dr. Rodri- clothes to high fashion trends. He claimed he achievement gap or whose students achieve guez promised San Antonio School District’s never took a coffee break. at very high levels. Schools must make ade- kindergarten class that he would stay as su- Mr. Howard was a vital member of the com- quate yearly progress in reading, language perintendent as long as they were in school. munity. He had been a member of Mt. Tabor arts and mathematics. Of course, Dr. Rodriguez kept that promise, Lutheran Church for 66 years. He was a char- Heritage Elementary is no exception as not retiring until 1994 when the kindergartners ter member and past president of Cayce-West Principal Stacy Voigt, her staff, the students of 1981 were seniors in high school. Columbia Lions Club and was named the and their families have poured dedication and During his tenure as superintendent, Dr. World Champion Broom Salesman by the na- heart into creating a fertile learning environ- Rodriguez won numerous awards and honors, tional Lions Club in 1976. He served on the ment in Colleyville. They have realized the im- including an achiever award from the Alamo Advisory Board and was an original stock- mense potential of all those involved in mak- Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, holder of Lexington State Bank (now BB&T), ing a school Blue Ribbon-worthy. representative from Texas in the 1989 Na- served on the Board of Directors of the West The No child Left Behind Act is the bipar- tional Superintendent of the Year Award Pro- Columbia-Cayce Chamber of Commerce, was tisan landmark education reform law designed gram sponsored by the American Association a member of the Central Midlands Regional to change the culture of America’s schools by of School Administrators and the Service-Mas- Planning Council and its Committee of 100, closing the achievement gap offering more ter Company, induction into the National His- served on the Board of Directors for the flexibility to States, giving parents more infor- panic Sports Hall of Fame; and honoree in Lowman Home, was a lifetime member of Sin- mation and options and teaching students Ford Motor Company’s Hispanic Salute recog- clair Lodge No. 154 and was named ‘‘Citizen based on what works. Under the law’s strong nizing San Antonio Hispanics for outstanding of the Year’’ by the City of West Columbia in accountability provisions, States must describe contributions to education and literacy. Execu- 1985. how they will close the achievement gap and tive Educator magazine twice named Dr. Mr. Howard was elected to West Columbia make sure all students, including those with Rodriguez one of the Hundred Top School Ex- City Council in 1961 and served for 30 years. disabilities, achieve academically. ecutives in the nation. Just last month, Dr. He acted as Mayor Pro Tem for 28 years. I extend my sincere congratulations to Herit- Rodriguez was honored by his alma mater by While campaigning, his slogan for re-election age Elementary School for receiving this being named a 2006 inductee into the Univer- was ‘‘If you don’t know me ask your neigh- award. This school’s contribution and services sity of North Texas’s Athletic Hall of Fame. bor.’’ He was honored with the Order of the should serve as inspiration to us all. Dr. Rodriguez’s application of the lessons Palmetto in 1998. f he learned, as a young church bell ringer Mr. Howard is survived by his wife of 68 should serve an example to all of us. It is a years, Elizabeth G. ‘‘Lib’’ Howard; his son and TRIBUTE TO DR. VICTOR pleasure to offer my congratulations and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Mary Howard of RODRIGUEZ thanks to Dr. Victor Rodriguez for all of his ef- Lexington, his son and daughter-in-law, forts to help Texas schoolchildren. Tommy and Gloria Howard, also of Lexington, HON. RON PAUL f and his daughter and son-in-law, Marianne OF TEXAS HONORING JULIA PON ON THE and Larry Yoder of Newton, North Carolina. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He is also survived by his grandchildren, GG OCCASION OF HER 80TH BIRTHDAY Howard and Robert Culpepper of Atlanta, Monday, November 13, 2006 Georgia, Chip Howard of Lexington, Melissa Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to HON. ZOE LOFGREN and Jim Henshaw of Isle of Palms, Shannon honor Dr. Victor Rodriguez, a native of Edna, OF CALIFORNIA and Bert Pooser of Columbia, Amy and Jason Texas in my congressional district. Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES London of West Columbia, Michael Howard of Rodriguez’s achievements in, and dedication Columbia, Nathan Yoder of Regensburg, Ger- to, education are an inspiration to us all. As Monday, November 13, 2006 many, Joshua Yoder of Hickory, North Caro- detailed in his autobiography, The Bell Ringer, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. lina, and David and Krissy Yoder of Pinehurst, Dr. Rodriguez developed endurance and per- Speaker, I rise today to recognize a woman North Carolina; as well as his great-grand- severance at an early age when his third who whose quiet contributions in her support

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CLYBURN ice—Health Link, Incorporated with his father groves of San Juan Capistrano, and after OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cuthbert Wiltshire and brother David Wiltshire. graduation from San Francisco College for With a Master’s Degree in Community Health Women, came to Santa Clara Valley to join Monday, November 13, 2006 from LID and a Bachelor of Arts degree in her husband, Joe, in working and caring for Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Urban Politics from Shaw University, Mr. Wilt- the orchards for which our valley was world fa- pay tribute to a doctor and educator, who shire, a Canarsie High School graduate, is mous. As a great tribute to her patience and works every day to expand the chiropractic currently the Chief Executive Officer for the understanding, Julia Pon raised 9 children with profession. Dr. John Henry Porter, Jr., is a Paul J. Cooper Center for Human Services, her husband. highly-regarded chiropractor in my home State Inc., formerly the Brownsville-Oceanhill Mental As Julia celebrates her 80th birthday on De- of South Carolina, and he is being recognized Health Service. cember 10, 2006, we celebrate a strong and by his peers on November 18, 2006 as a trail- Mr. Wiltshire celebrated his twenty-first wed- courageous woman who has raised family blazer. ding anniversary in July with his wife Donna, members who have become successful mem- John Porter is a native of Spartanburg, who is also a twenty-nine year health profes- South Carolina, where today he has a suc- bers of society and who has lived a demon- sional. They have four children—Marc, Ngina, cessful practice and teaches aspiring chiro- Kelli-Lin and Victor. From Fort Greene to Wil- strable life. practic students at his alma mater, Sherman liamsburg, and now Brownsville, Mr. Wiltshire College of Straight Chiropractic. As an Asso- has helped shape the health care landscape f ciate Professor of Clinic Sciences, Dr. Porter of Brooklyn, which has helped improve access RECOGNIZING BOB AND SHARON teaches Toggle Recoil and Full Spine. He has to health care for thousands of New Yorkers. BLANCHARD OF DADE CITY, been with the college since 1979, and enjoys Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent FLORIDA helping students enter the exciting and re- on this body to recognize the accomplish- warding career of Chiropractics. ments of Wayne C. Wiltshire. His commitment While teaching students, Dr. Porter has also to improving healthcare access makes him continued his education by taking courses in most worthy of our recognition today. HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE Chiropractic Radiographic Interpretation, Ad- OF FLORIDA justing Methods, and Chiropractic Principals. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He holds state licenses in both South Carolina and Tennessee. IN MEMORY OF RICK DANIEL Monday, November 13, 2006 Dr. Porter attained his undergraduate de- gree from Claflin University and he studied HON. JOE WILSON Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Business and Data Processing at Spartanburg OF SOUTH CAROLINA Speaker, I rise to honor a husband and wife Technical College. He is married to the former from Dade City, Florida who were recently Errie Bobo, and the couple has three adult IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awarded the prestigious 1000 Friends of Flor- children. Monday, November 13, 2006 ida Award. Bob and Sharon Blanchard are the Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in thank- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- ing Dr. John Henry Porter, Jr., for his commit- owners of a two thousand plus acre working er, the pro-Second Amendment community ment to chiropractics and his desire to teach ranch in the heart of Pasco County. In addition lost a true friend last month, with the passing a new generation the skills needed to succeed to breeding horses and cattle and hosting an of Herman Richard Daniel of Irmo, SC. ‘‘Rick’’ in the profession. Dr. Porter is a tremendous annual steeplechase event, the Blanchards died due to complications from aortal heart advocate for chiropractors, and very deserving have taken the extra step to provide environ- issues. He was 45. of his recognition as a Trailblazer by his mentally sensitive stewardship of their ranch. He was the son of Evelyn Spires and the peers. Little Everglades Ranch has been reforested late Herman Daniel. Rick was a member of f and is a conservation easement, assuring it the New Heights Baptist Church. will be protected from development. The Blan- TRIBUTE TO WAYNE C. WILTSHIRE A longtime aide to South Carolina Comp- chards have also taken leadership roles in the troller General, Richard Eckstrom, Rick had a Coalition to Protect Our Water Resources. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS distinguished and passionate career in the service to causes in the defense of freedom. OF NEW YORK During his acceptance of the award, Bob Rick served ten years as the President of Gun IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Blanchard said that after his retirement, he Owners of South Carolina and the NRA State was wondering what to do with the rest of his Monday, November 13, 2006 Association. He was the only non-legislator in life. He credits his wife for being the driving Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in South Carolina to be named ‘‘Defender of force behind their efforts to make waves for recognition of the jazz musician, Wayne C. Freedom’’ by the National Rifle Association the good of the community. Wiltshire, distinguished artist of the music in- and was also named the first ever NRA Mem- 1000 Friends of Florida promotes healthy dustry. It behooves us to pay tribute to this ber of the Year by ‘‘America’s First Freedom’’ urban and natural places by wise manage- outstanding artist and I hope my colleagues magazine. Rick was known for his powerful ment of growth and change. 1000 Friends of will join me in recognizing his impressive ac- essays and articles on the subject of freedom Florida helps citizens have the technical complishments. and was recently awarded the Second knowledge and access needed to ensure that Wayne C. Wiltshire has spent his entire 33 Amendment Foundation’s ‘‘James Madison public and private decisions lead to livable year career trying to improve access to Award’’ for excellence in writing. Rick was also communities. healthcare for thousands of New Yorkers. a proud officer in the South Carolina State First, as administrator for Emergency and Am- Guard. Mr. Speaker, environmentally engaged citi- bulatory Care Services at Cumberland Hos- Rick is survived by his loving wife Esther zens like the Blanchards are to be com- pital and then as Associate Executive Director and two daughters, Heather Rhea and Kara mended for not only maintaining a working at Woodhull Hospital, which he helped open in Nina; his brother Jim and wife Tonette with ranch in the midst of a growing suburban re- 1982. Mr. Wiltshire then returned to renovate niece Jamie, and sister Linda and her hus- gion of Florida, but for also doing so in a way the new Cumberland D&TC, and served as band Charley Butler. that protects our fragile ecosystem. I Applaud their first Executive Director for 8 years. He Rick was a patriot, loving father, devoted the Blanchards on earning the 1000 Friends of later was transferred to Bellevue Hospital son, and dedicated servant of the Lord. His Florida award and wish them the best of luck where he served for 5 years as the hospital’s quick wit and personal charm will leave us all in their future endeavors. first African-American Associate Executive Di- missing him.

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This past July, after their heroic service, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f elements of Battery B began returning to the Monday, November 13, 2006 United States. Thankfully, during their deploy- HONORING DENNIS KENNEDY ment, the unit suffered no fatalities. Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER Last month, I had the privilege of meeting to recognize Rockenbaugh Elementary School 30 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE with these brave individuals, many of whom located in Southlake, Texas for being named TO THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL live within my congressional district. The cour- a 2006 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon age and selflessness of our soldiers never School. Only 26 public schools in Texas will HON. ZOE LOFGREN ceases to amaze me. I was also touched receive this coveted award this year. OF CALIFORNIA when I learned that during its tour, Battery B The No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES used an American flag that flew over the Schools program recognizes schools that United States Capitol—a little piece of home Monday, November 13, 2006 make significant progress in closing the halfway around the world. achievement gap or whose students achieve Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. Mr. Speaker, the war on terror is a long- at very high levels. Schools must make ade- Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. Dennis Kennedy term commitment, one that will require cour- quate yearly progress in reading, language who has served the City of Morgan Hill in var- age, sacrifice, and hard work. When I see the arts and mathematics. ious capacities for the past 30 years. steadfast resolve of soldiers with Battery B, I Rockenbaugh Elementary is no exception Since 1977, one year after Mr. Kennedy know that we will prevail in this conflict. In as Principal Karen White, her staff, the stu- moved to Morgan Hill, he has been involved in closing, I want to thank the men and women dents and their families have poured dedica- various roles within the City of Morgan Hill’s in our Armed Forces, as well as their families, tion and heart into creating a fertile learning local government. He served three terms on for making tremendous sacrifices to defend environment in Southlake. They have realized the Planning Commission and two terms on our freedom. May God bless you all. the immense potential of all those involved in the General Plan Update Committee. f making a school Blue Ribbon-worthy. In 1990 he stood for election and won a TRIBUTE TO DR. BEATRICE The No Child Left Behind Act is the bipar- seat on the City Council. He has served four GAMBLE-FRANKLIN tisan landmark education reform law designed terms as the mayor of the City of Morgan Hill. to change the culture of America’s schools by He was appointed to his first term in 1992. In closing the achievement gap, offering more 1996, he became the first directly elected HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN flexibility to States, giving parents more infor- mayor and was re-elected in 1998, 2000, 2002 OF SOUTH CAROLINA mation and options and teaching students and 2004. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES based on what works. Under the law’s strong He is past chairman of the South County Monday, November 13, 2006 accountability provisions, States must describe Regional Wastewater Authority, has served Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to how they will close the achievement gap and two terms on the Board of Directors of the pay tribute to a remarkable doctor and South make sure all students, including those with Valley Transportation Authority and is a past- Carolinian, who, on November 19, 2006, will disabilities, achieve academically. president of the Santa Clara Cities Associa- be the only female recipient of the Trailblazer I extend my sincere congratulations to tion. Rockenbaugh Elementary School for receiving Award for her contributions to the chiropractic Mr. Kennedy has always been mindful of his profession. Dr. Beatrice Gamble-Franklin is a this award. This school’s contribution and commitment to the Santa Clara Valley and, al- services should serve as inspiration to us all. native of South Carolina, who has spent her though he was born in Nebraska, he has career helping others. f acted like a true local when community inter- Beatrice Gamble was born in Georgetown, STATEMENT ON HELEN ests were at stake. Mr. Kennedy moved to South Carolina and excelled as a student. She CHENOWETH-HAGE San Jose, California during his high school graduated first in her class from Choppee years and attended Bellarmine College Pre- High School, and was selected for the MARC HON. RON PAUL paratory School in San Jose. He earned a (Minority Access to Research Careers) honors Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering OF TEXAS program, which enabled her to pursue under- from Santa Clara University and served as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES graduate and graduate degrees from Benedict Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. College and Atlanta University. Beatrice then Monday, November 13, 2006 Professionally, it has been a pleasure to attended Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, with the passing work with Mr. Kennedy because he sincerely Georgia. last month of Helen Chenoweth-Hage, Amer- cares about the residents of the City of Mor- Dr. Gamble-Franklin has been in the chiro- ica has lost one of its true champions of liberty gan Hill and their interests. I know I stand with practic field for 20 years. She holds the dis- and constitutional government, and I have lost many other thankful constituents in congratu- tinction of being the first African American chi- a valued friend and colleague. When Helen lating Mr. Kennedy on his years of service and ropractor in South Carolina, and has been served in the House of Representatives, she wishing him the very best for his retirement. voted the best chiropractor in the state. At one gained a national following for her principled f time, Dr. Gamble-Franklin had six practices. and uncompromising defense of private prop- Today, she and her husband, Dr. Gregory erty, the Second Amendment, American sov- HONORING THE RETURN OF BAT- Franklin, have two practices in Columbia and ereignty, and limited federal government. TERY B, 2ND BATTALION, 116TH Orangeburg. Unlike all too many people who come to FIELD ARTILLERY In addition to her work in chiropratics, Dr. Washington, Helen never forgot the principles Gamble-Franklin is using her training in sci- that inspired her to seek office. I was honored HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE entific research to develop hair products. She when Helen became the first member of Con- OF FLORIDA has invented the VictoriUs Silk Protein Re- gress to join my Liberty Caucus. She under- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES laxer, which is highly recommended by hair stood the importance of creating a support stylists. Monday, November 13, 2006 system to help members of Congress resist Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me today in the constant pressures to ‘‘go along to get Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. applauding the trailblazing spirit of Dr. Beatrice along. ‘‘ Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exploits Gamble-Franklin. Her recognition by her peers I will always cherish my memories of the of one of Florida’s National Guard Units—Bat- is a testament to the extraordinary contribu- time Helen and I served together in the tery B, 2nd Battalion, 116th Field Artillery. tions she has made as a chiropractor, and the

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Mr. Speak- ing as a team to grow their business and give GANIZATION er, services for Dr. Bob Kelley, 65, were held back to their friends and neighbors. The family Wednesday, November 1, 2006, at Grace owned company currently has locations in Baptist Church in West Columbia, South Caro- Lake Brantley, Center Hill and Windermere. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS lina. Officiating were Rev. Milton Ker and Dr. Started by Paul Sr. and his wife Regina in Charles Walker. Thompson Funeral Home of the 1970s, the Klingers today boast three gen- OF NEW YORK Lexington handled the arrangements. Inter- erations working in the family business. Paul’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment was Thursday, November, 2, 2006, at four sons Bill, P.J., Dan, and John run the Lakewood Memory Gardens, East Chat- nursery operations, but still rely on Paul Sr.’s Monday, November 13, 2006 tanooga, Tennessee; Turner Funeral Home years of experience and advice. In addition to his active role in the nursery, Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to handled the arrangements in Tennessee. Bill also served as the 2004 President of the pay special tribute to the Austrian Consulate in Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape As- New York as they honor one of my district’s of his saints. Psalm 116:15. Upon using every treasured moment that God had graciously sociation. He is involved in politics and is a outstanding human rights groups, The Rav tireless advocate for the green industry and Tov International Jewish Rescue Organization. granted him in laboring and pasturing for his Lord, loving and providing for his family, and Florida agriculture. Founded in 1973, at the behest of the living for and proclaiming his Savior, Dr. Rob- P.J., who is the Director of Research and former Grand Rabbi of Satmar, Rabbi Joel ert Earl Kelley gained his entrance into heav- Development at the Center Hill operation in Teitelbaum of blessed memory, in 1973, Rav en on Saturday, October 28, 2006. Born in Sumter County, has also taken a leadership Tov was initially established to rescue the per- Rossville, Georgia, he was the son of the late role in the community and serves on the Ex- secuted Jewish community living in the former Clarence Day Kelley and Daisy Lou Hall. tension Advisory Board. He oversees growing Soviet Union. Rabbi Teitelbaum, himself a sur- Known to most as ‘‘Pastor Kelley’’ he spent practices at all three sites and monitors com- vivor of the Holocaust, saw his family perish at the last 43 years preaching and pasturing in pliance with Best Management Practices. the hands of the Nazis. He envisioned Rav West Virginia, Tennessee, and in West Co- P.J.’s three sons also work for the family busi- Tov as the protective shield for the global lumbia, South Carolina, where he recently re- ness. Ben is the dispatcher at the Lake Jewish community living in tyrannical regimes. tired as the pastor of Grace Baptist Church Brantley plant, Brad is in sales and Barrett is after 15 fruitful years of ministry. Pastor Kelley the Assistant Nursery Manager at Lake Rav Tov’s heroic accomplishments of res- Brantley. cuing and resettling Soviet Jewry was only received many prestigious awards including The Order of the Palmetto, from Governor Serving as the manager of the Center Hill possible with the unflinching cooperation and nursery, Dan is joined by his son Adam, who support of the Austrian government, which Mark Sanford, and The Order of Palmetto Pa- triot, from Lieutenant Governor Bauer and serves as the Nursery Manager at the hosted the refugees as they waited for their Windermere location, and a daughter Ashley final resettlement. It is estimated that 367,000 Senator Jake Knotts. Survived by his loving wife, April Allene who is in customer service. Jews stayed in Vienna between 1968–1989 John manages the Longwood nursery and Scott Kelly of West Columbia; daughters and rebuilding their often shattered lives in free has three children, Caroline, Katie and Jack, sons-in-law, Rachel Star Kelley Bancroft and countries. Following the fall of the Soviet who are eager to join the family business one John Bancroft of West Columbia; Laura Dawn Union, the focus of Rav Tov’s and Austrian ef- day as well. Kelley Phillips and Chris Phillips of Charleston; forts have been to save other endangered Mr. Speaker, families like the Klingers de- Sharon Daye Kelley Goforth and David Jewish communities that still exist around the serve recognition for their hard work and dedi- Goforth of West Columbia; sisters, JoAnn world. cation to Florida’s agricultural community. Kelley Tillman and Betty Jewel Kelley Tate They have dedicated their lives to grow their As a result of the enduring bonds between both of Ooltewah, Tennessee; brother, Ken- business, improving the lives of area residents Rav Tov and the Austrian government, the neth ‘‘Buzz’’ Kelley of Hixon, Tennessee. He is by growing and expanding their plant oper- Austrian Federal President, Dr. Heinz Fischer, also survived by eleven grandchildren, John ations, and bringing quality jobs to the entire has decided to confer the prestigious Grand Robert Bancroft, Nathaniel Scott Bancroft, region. The Klingers are to be commended for Decoration of Honor in Gold to Rabbi David Abby Kristine Phillips, April Lauren Phillips, their work and I wish them the best of luck as Niederman, Rav Tov’s Chief Executive for Alyson Kate Phillips, Zachariah Thomas Phil- they continue operations in the future. over three decades, which will be presented to lips, Holly Daye Goforth, Kelley Daye Goforth, f him at a ceremony today at the Austrian Con- Bailey Daye Goforth, Chloe Daye Goforth, and sulate in New York. This wonderful event is Amy Daye Goforth. Dr. Kelley was pre- TRIBUTE TO DR. JERRY HARDEE not only a testament to the resolve of the Aus- deceased by his brother, Clarence Day Kelley, trian government in saving Jews in peril, but a Jr. HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN celebration of the strong relationship between We all look forward to the day our faith will OF SOUTH CAROLINA the United States and Austria. become sight and we are united with Christ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and reunited with Pastor Kelley. Mr. Speaker, as Rav Tov’s representative in Monday, November 13, 2006 f Congress, I have been privileged to work with Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to them and the Austrian government on many RECOGNIZING THE KLINGER pay tribute to a lifelong educator, who has pressing issues facing Jews in danger. I would FAMILY made a tremendous impact on young Chiro- like to particularly make mention of Austria’s practic students. The leadership of Dr. Jerry L. New York Consul General Brigitta Blaha and HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE Hardee has prompted South Carolina Chiro- the Deputy Consul General Andreas Launer OF FLORIDA practors to honor him with a 2006 Trailblazer for their tireless work on Rav Tov’s behalf. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award. encourage all of my colleagues to join me Although his background is education, not today in commending the Austrian government Monday, November 13, 2006 Chiropractics, Dr. Hardee’s role as President and Rav Tov for their phenomenal partnership Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. of Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic in rescuing Jews around the world living in Speaker, I rise today to recognize an accom- led to the college’s tremendous growth and fi- fear and danger. plished family with nurseries in several of the nancial stability. He has officially retired as

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Those statements suggested that MCDOWELL ministrative job as a principal and Title I Gifted the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Program Coordinator in the Garfield School Indians was and is claiming rights in lands District in Maywood, Illinois. Before coming to in Michigan’s Emmet and Charlevoix Coun- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY Sherman College, Dr. Hardee served for a ties, Beaver Island, High Island and Garden OF CALIFORNIA quarter of a century as an executive adminis- Island. Unfortunately, those statements IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were made without the prior approval of the trator at three different institutions in the Uni- Burt Lake Band’s Tribal Council and they Monday, November 13, 2006 versity System of Georgia. He also came out were and are factually inaccurate. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of his first retirement in 1999 to serve as the During those same hearings, those same honor my constituents James and Carol Director of the Center for Teaching and learn- Burt Lake representatives also presented the McDowell on the occasion of their 50th wed- ing at Albany State University in Georgia. House Resources Committee with a map ding anniversary, October 27, 2006. Dr. Hardee spent 35 years as an education which they suggested was an accurate rep- resentation of the Burt Lake Band’s aborigi- Jim and Carol were high school sweethearts administrator. He holds a doctorate degree in in Petaluma, CA, where they met when Jim education and a certificate of advanced study nal territory. That map was not an accurate representation of that territory and it was a senior and Carol was a sophomore. Re- in educational administration from Northern Illi- should never had been presented for that cently, the couple’s 17-year-old granddaughter nois University, a master’s degree in science purpose. learned that they had been married when education from Fisk University, and a bach- To complete this clarification, the Burt Carol was right out of high school and ex- elor’s degree in mathematics from Clark Col- Lake Band would like to note that its re- claimed, ‘‘Gram, you got married at 18! How search has confirmed that the Little Tra- lege. could you?’’ While president of Sherman College, Dr. verse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians did, in fact, receive allotments in southwestern Jim was the third generation to operate the Hardee was renowned for his work to attract family dairy ranch just outside of town. His son more African American students to the profes- Cheboygan County, Michigan and that the Burt Lake Band respects the Little Traverse Michael, ‘‘Mike,’’ now runs the operation as an sion of Chiropractics. He often met with stu- Band’s right to assert any and all rights organic farm, adding strawberries and toma- dents, faculty and health care profession advi- which stem from the award of those allot- toes to the dairy operation. Mike and his wife sors at Historically Black Colleges and Univer- ments. Linda have two children, Ryan and Shannon. sities to encourage more minority student in- Because the historical records of the Patrick, ‘‘Pat,’’ the couple’s other son, is terest in a profession dominated by non-black United States Congress are often used by law Asian editor for the Associated Press, cov- practitioners. His goal is to make the field makers, attorneys and historians, we would greatly appreciate your assistance in seeing ering 34 Asian countries. He and his wife more accessible to African Americans as a ca- Solzck live in Bangkok, Thailand. reer option. that this letter is printed in the Congres- sional Record of the United States House of Mr. Speaker, 50 years together is a wonder- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues Representatives to make the above stated ful testament to Jim and Carol’s love and com- to join me as I pay tribute to this trailblazing corrections. mitment. Jim summed up what makes it work educator, who believes in promoting Cordially, when he told me, ‘‘Carol has always been Chiropractics in minority communities. His CURTIS CHAMBERS, special.’’ Congratulations to them on this leadership on this issue demonstrates his Chairman. happy occasion. dedication to the profession and qualifies him f f for this outstanding recognition by practicing Chiropractors. RECOGNIZING JOSEPH E. JOHN- TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT MICHAEL STON, JR. OF BROOKSVILLE, R. WEIDEMANN f FLORIDA LETTER OF CLARIFICATION FROM HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN THE BURT LAKE BAND OF OT- HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE OF RHODE ISLAND TAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BART STUPAK Monday, November 13, 2006 Monday, November 13, 2006 Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, it is with pro- OF MICHIGAN Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. found sorrow that I rise to recognize the loss IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker, I rise today to recognize Joseph E. of a brave soldier in Iraq, SGT Michael R. Monday, November 13, 2006 Johnston, Jr., the winner of the 2006 Great Weidemann, a resident of Newport who Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, during hearings Brooksvillian of the Year Award. The Award is served his country with dignity and honor. I held in 1997 by the House Resources Com- presented annually to a current or former resi- join his family and the people of Rhode Island mittee, representatives of the Burt Lake Band dent who has made a significant impact on the in mourning this great loss. of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians provided tes- city of Brooksville. Sergeant Weidemann was born in Canada timony that confused some land rights claims Mr. Johnston has a long record of service to and moved to Middletown, RI, with his family in Northern Michigan. the city and to the entire community. Born in when he was 7. In 2001, he graduated from These statements were not approved by the 1922, Mr. Johnston has served with distinction Rogers High School, where he attended the Burt Lake Band’s Tribal Council. As a result as a Florida State Senator and the attorney for Newport Area Career and Technical Center Mr. Curtis Chambers, Chairman of the Burt the city of Brooksville and the Hernando and participated in the automotive program. Lake Band, has written an open letter to mem- County School Board. He was also an honor student and an active bers of Congress, to correct the record on this In addition to his personal service to the member of the JROTC program. issue. city, Mr. Johnston’s son, City Council member One month after graduating from high Without objection, I request that the fol- Joe Johnston III, has continued the family’s school, Sergeant Weidemann pursued his in- lowing letter from the Chairman of the Burt commitment to public service. At the council terests by enlisting in the Army as an auto Lake Band be included into the CONGRES- meeting where Mr. Johnston’s award was first mechanic and joined the 1st Battalion, 36th In- SIONAL RECORD. announced, it was his son Joseph who fantry Regiment of the 1st Brigade, 1st Ar- thanked his fellow council members on behalf mored Division. After serving one tour in Iraq, THE BURT LAKE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS, INC., of his family. Sergeant Weidemann was nearing the end of Brutus, Michigan, October 25, 2006. Mr. Speaker, the city of Brooksville is lucky his second tour when, on October 31st, he DEAR MEMBERS OF THE U.S. CONGRESS: Dur- to have a man like Joseph E. Johnston, Jr. to was killed while on patrol near Hit, in Anbar ing June 24, 1997, hearings held before the take an active role in our community. I am Province.

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When Sergeant Weidemann’s Nation Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great called him to duty to preserve freedom, liberty TRIBUTE TO OFFICER JERRY A. pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to Mrs. and security, he answered without hesitation. HOWARD Mary Ball Morton upon her retirement after 28 We will remember him as a patriot who made years of dedicated service working for the the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Delaware Department of Services for Children, Sergeant Weidemann is survived by his HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK Youth and Their Families. grandmother, Gertrude K.C. Miller; his sister, The Delaware Department of Services for OF FLORIDA Catharine E. Weidemann; and his brothers, Children, Youth and Their Families mission is Richard L. Weidemann and Edward R. and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to provide and manage a range of services for Benjamin J. Berriault. May we keep his loved children who have experienced abandonment, ones in our thoughts and prayers as they en- Monday, November 13, 2006 abuse, mental illness, neglect, or substance dure this difficult period, and may his memory Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise abuse. Its services include prevention, early live on forever. today to congratulate Jerry A. Howard on his intervention, assessment, treatment, perma- We will also continue to hope for the safe retirement from the United States Capitol Po- nency, and after care. The Department at- and speedy return of all of our troops serving lice. Securing the United States Capitol Build- tracts and retains proud and talented individ- throughout the world. ing and ensuring the safety of all individuals uals who are motivated to ‘‘Think of the Child f who work and visit here is a great responsi- First’’ in all that they do. Mrs. Morton has been an inspiring example RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVER- bility that Officer Howard faithfully undertook for 33 years of honorable and dedicated serv- of a person who ‘‘thinks of the child first’’ all SARY OF THE CITY OF of her professional life. Mrs. Morton’s distin- BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA ice. While Officer Howard’s presence on Cap- itol Hill will be missed, his retirement is a guished career has had many different facets, celebratory occasion and I wish him and his yet they all reflect back to a person who has HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE family continued success as they embark been steadfastly dedicated to improving the OF FLORIDA lives of children. Initially, Mrs. Morton worked upon this next chapter in life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to develop foster care policy, and ensure that Officer Howard began his career with the Monday, November 13, 2006 the foster care throughout the State was ade- United States Capitol Police on November 12, quate and working to improve and enrich chil- Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. 1973 with the House Division Second Relief, dren’s lives. During Mrs. Morton’s career, she Speaker, 150 years ago two rural commu- working traffic duty until 1994. He was then has overseen the administration of the State nities, Melendez and Pierceville, merged to transferred to inside details until his retire- of Delaware’s adoption program, court liaison form the city we know today as Brooksville, ment. Officer Howard received numerous services, quality assurance and improvement FL. Located in the heart of Florida’s Nature awards and citations during his years of serv- programs. Coast, since its founding in 1856, Brooksville ice. Mrs. Morton’s commitment to children is has grown into a community with a rich history Officer Howard is a charter member of the constant; now that Mrs. Morton is retiring from and unique traditions. U.S. Capitol Black Police Association, where State employment, she is focusing her energy Unlike many Florida towns, Brooksville is he served as Chaplain, and for the last six and support on the 21st Century Fund for not named for a local resident or indigenous years was Vice President of that association. Delaware’s Children. The 21st Century Fund Indian Tribe, but for one of the 19th century’s for Delaware’s Children will provide a critical foremost spokesmen in the halls of Congress, Prior to working for the United States Cap- bridge between the limited resources of State Preston Brooks. Mr. Brooks of South Carolina itol Police, Officer Howard served two years in and non-profit agencies and underserved chil- was a Member of the U.S. House of Rep- the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to dren by supporting activities that will help chil- resentatives from 1853 to 1856, and is the 1970, including 13 months in Viet Nam. He dren develop socially and academically. city’s namesake. The citizens of Hernando joined the Marine Corp Reserves in 1975 and Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to wish County admired his defense of States’ rights retired in 1995 as a Gunnery Sergeant in the Mrs. Morton success in all her future endeav- and voted to give the county’s largest settle- VFMA–321 Air Wing. ors, and I would like to thank her for her years ment his name. Officer Howard and his wife Gloria will cele- of dedicated advocacy and for her years of In 1856, the city of Brooksville was still in an brate their retirement years in the new family personal friendship. unsafe part of the State. Located in the north- home in Goldsboro, North Carolina. f eastern corner of the city is the historic Fort Desoto. This fort was used as a trading post This is a special occasion for Jerry and Glo- INTRODUCING DR. SHELLEY and a military fort, providing protection as well ria’s five children; Frank, Trey, Larry, Sherry SEKULA-GIBBS as leading the economic growth of the region. and Shannon, and their four grandchildren; Originally settled by four families, DaJuan, Jayme, Taveon, and Kameron, two HON. RALPH M. HALL Brooksville eventually grew into a flourishing daughters-in-law; Gloria and Quianna and their extended family members; Lorie and Paul OF TEXAS commercial and residential community. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Howell family settled in the northern part of Southern. Officer Howard is thankful to his the city, the Mays family in the eastern sec- parents, the late Robert and Alean Howard, Monday, November 13, 2006 tion, the Hale family in the western section who encouraged him to succeed in life, and Mr. HALL. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today and the Parson family in the southern region. his nine siblings for their continued support to introduce and welcome Dr. SHELLEY These four families helped contribute to the and encouragement. SEKULA-GIBBS, the newly elected Member of growth of the city and of the entire region. Officer Howard protected this Nation during Congress from the 22nd Congressional District Today Brooksville houses numerous modern wartime overseas and at home, here at the who will be sworn in tonight. medical facilities, a community college, three U.S. Capitol. He is a patriot, guided by loyalty, Dr. SEKULA-GIBBS is a 5th generation Texan city parks, an outstanding library, thriving honor and duty. This Nation is indebted to Of- and a medical doctor and teacher. Tonight, shopping centers, and a regional airport. ficer Howard for a lifetime of service. His re- she will make history when she becomes the Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the city of tirement is well deserved, and I congratulate first female physician to serve in the U.S. Brooksville on its 150th anniversary. It has him on achieving this milestone. House of Representatives.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise erating as a Joint Reserve Base. With a bounty of transportation bucks today to pay tribute to Buck O’Neil, an inter- Freshman Clyburn showed he was clever; She has also volunteered countless hours to nationally renowned, distinguished Kansas All the South Carolina clubhouse boys Citian, who died on October 6th at the age of serve the citizens of south Texas. She served Danced Dixie up and down as a volunteer medical doctor and teacher at 94. Cheering Mister Jim and diversity forever. John Jordan ‘‘Buck’’ O’Neil was born the the Baylor College of Medicine, she shapes Mister Jim grandson of slaves in Carrabelle, Florida, on the next generation of healers. Made Mister Charlie look cheap, November 13, 1911. He acquired his love for She helped found the Provider Health Net- Sowing his seeds of sunburned charm baseball at a young age from his father, who work, a group that cares for uninsured pa- A lots more dollars played for the local team when he wasn’t tients. As president of the ‘‘Healthy Houston Congressman Clyburn managed to reap. Before he agrees to negotiate working as a foreman in the celery fields. As Foundation’’ she raised money for clinics that Mister Jim dangles the right bait; a teenager, Buck realized that he wanted to provide medical care to the needy. She has From smoke filled rooms do something more with his life, but times also volunteered her time to take care of our He emerges with fat surprises; were difficult throughout the country during the Nation’s veterans in several Veterans Hos- Mister Jim Great Depression, and he had received little Never despises compromises. pitals across the Nation. formal education because the local high As a businesswoman and community lead- Mister Jim rescued Bill Clinton’s Black politics career; school was segregated. er, Dr. SEKULA-GIBBS has brought together When his father told him that, ‘‘There is municipalities, organizations, and businesses When affirmative action fumbling was about to end it something better, but you can’t get it here, to create jobs and economic development in Mister Jim talked to Bubba you’re gonna have to go someplace else,’’ the south Texas region. She understands the And convinced him to merely mend it. Buck made the decision to try his luck as a importance of reforming our current tax code Mr. Jim can display baseball player in the semi-professional barn- and reducing our debt. Warm understanding affectionate appeal storming leagues that traveled the entire coun- As a founding member of the Sylvan Rodri- But the world is a better place try. It didn’t take him long to attract the atten- guez Foundation—an organization that pro- Cause Mister Jim tion of the Memphis Red Sox of the Negro Knows how and when to deal. vides students in the Houston area with the American League, who signed him to his first opportunity to study space, medicine, and professional contract in 1937. After a year of science—she is committed to advancing f playing for the Red Sox, Mr. O’Neil’s contract America’s technological and scientific leader- TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY ZAGAMI was purchased by the Kansas City Mon- ship. As a mother and grandmother, she also archs—the team with which he would spend understands the importance of strengthening the rest of his playing career. families and communities. HON. NICK J. RAHALL II The Monarchs were the most successful While Dr. SEKULA-GIBBS will be sworn in team in the history of the Negro Leagues, win- OF WEST VIRGINIA today, she will only be with us in Washington ning the most titles and producing the best for a short time. She had a very successful IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES players. While playing for Kansas City, Mr. special election—she received over 77,000 Monday, November 13, 2006 O’Neil won batting titles in 1940 and 1946 and votes en route to victory. She ran a good cam- led his team to a convincing victory in the paign for the 110th Congress, but she faced Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 1942 Negro World Series. He batted .353 as many difficult procedural challenges. recognition of Anthony J. ‘‘Tony’’ Zagami, a the Monarchs swept the Homestead Grays, 4– Despite her short run, the future looks bright true public servant who will retire from the 0. He was also selected to play in three Negro for Dr. SEKULA-GIBBS. I look forward to work- U.S. Government Printing Office at the end of American League All-Star Games, and would ing with her in the final weeks of this Con- this year. likely have accomplished more during his play- gress, and I wish her the best of luck in the I have known Tony since the mid-1960s, ing career had it not been for World War II; future. when I was an intern in the office of Senator Mr. O’Neil dutifully served his country for 2 f ROBERT C. BYRD, D–WV, and Tony was a years by completing a tour in the United Senate page. Over the years, Tony has been States Navy from 1943–1945. A TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN a great friend to me, to my family and to the Buck stayed with the Monarchs through the JAMES CLYBURN people of West Virginia, and he will certainly end of the 1955 season, serving both as a be missed here in the legislative branch. player and as the team’s manager for the final HON. MAJOR R. OWENS However, let no one argue that Tony has 8 years of his time in Kansas City, all the OF NEW YORK not earned his retirement. After spending 25 while facing the harshness of separation and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years working for the U.S. Congress, Tony left discrimination in a country that was still seg- regated. Thanks in part to the significant ac- Monday, November 13, 2006 Capitol Hill to become the General Counsel of the GPO. When he departs at the end of the complishments of his Monarchs teammate Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, in the past I year, he will have set a record as the GPO’s Jackie Robinson, who broke down racial bar- have often had the delight of saluting my de- longest-serving General Counsel. riers by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers of Major parting colleagues with a tribute in Rap poetry. League Baseball in 1947, Buck too was able Throughout his career, both here on the Hill At this point, however, circumstances have to join a rapidly-integrating MLB as a scout for and at the GPO, Tony was known for his dedi- been reversed and I am departing. As I leave the Chicago Cubs. In 1962, he became the cation and commitment to public service. He it will be my pleasure to offer some brief por- first African American coach in the Majors. has been the recipient of numerous awards traits in words describing the very able women During his storied career with the Cubs, Mr. and recognitions for outstanding performance and men I leave behind. I would like to begin O’Neil was responsible for the development of and achievement. with JIM CLYBURN. I visited his State on two many great major leaguers, like Joe Carter, different occasions and I was impressed by I thank Tony for his outstanding service and and he also signed two future Hall of Fame the fact that everyone had very strong opin- for his friendship over years. The qualities he players—Lou Brock and Ernie Banks. After 33 ions about JIM. They either feared him or they embodies are getting harder and harder to find years with the Cubs, Buck returned home in admired him. That is one sign of true great- nowadays. 1988 to scout for the Kansas City Royals. ness. The composite opinion of JIM which May God bless this admirable man and his Despite his myriad accomplishments on the emerged was one of a great conciliator, a family as he begins his next chapter. field as a player, manager, and coach, it is

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:37 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR13NO06.DAT BR13NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 21914 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 13, 2006 Buck O’Neil’s accomplishments off the field A TRIBUTE TO PAUL DE LA Bill Young, a frequent source for Mr. de la that demonstrate his love for the game of GARZA Garza, sometimes dinner companion and oc- baseball and his commitment to the essential casional target. ‘‘He was very respected by the folks I know. They trusted him.’’ role that the Negro Leagues played in the inte- HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG Young’s wife, Beverly, recalled tears run- gration of both American sport and American OF FLORIDA ning down de la Garza’s face, as she led him society. In 1990, O’Neil was a leader in the ef- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through VA wards full of wounded soldiers. ‘‘Paul is really compassionate. He really fort to create the Negro League Baseball Mu- Monday, November 13, 2006 seum in Kansas City, Missouri. The Museum, cares,’’ she said Sunday. ‘‘He’s the most won- derful Democrat I ever knew. I can’t believe located in the historic 18th and Vine district of Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Paul de la Garza, a hard this has happened to him and Georgia and downtown Kansas City, has excelled for nearly the kids. This is wrong.’’ a decade in its mission of educating all Ameri- charging newspaper reporter for The St. Pe- tersburg Times with a generous heart of gold TEXAS UPBRINGING cans about the rich and important history of who died on October 29, 2006. Mr. de la Garza was born in Port Isabel, the Negro Leagues. Buck served as the Board Many of our colleagues worked with Paul as Texas, near Brownsville, one of six children. Chairman for the Museum and actively pro- he reported on stories affecting our national His father was a shrimper and his heritage moted its messages of understanding and tri- was Mexican, though he sometimes pointed security and the health care of our country’s umph over adversity. In addition to his work out that some ancestors lived in Texas be- veterans. Paul was an outstanding investiga- fore the United States annexed it. His given with the Museum, Mr. O’Neil served as a tive reporter who mined his many sources to member of the Baseball Hall of Fame Vet- name was Jesus Pablo, but friends called him effect necessary changes in the way in which Jesus only when they wanted to annoy him. erans Committee from 1981–2000, working we deliver medical care at our Department of By fourth grade, he was working 40 hours a hard to ensure that many of the Negro League Veterans Affairs medical centers. He also week, collecting bait for fishermen, his wife, players who had been denied entrance into spent time earlier this summer in Iraq as he Georgia, said. the Major Leagues because of segregation did extensive reporting on the war there and He waited tables and worked at the school newspaper to earn his way through the Uni- were able to gain a deserved entrance into the the role U.S. Central Command plays in man- Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. versity of Texas. Then he worked his way up aging our troops on the ground. the ranks of the Associated Press, with After devoting so many years of his life to Paul was more than a reporter though. He stints in Chicago, Southern Illinois and New- promoting the accomplishments of others, was first and foremost an outstanding hus- ark, N.J. many believed that the time for Buck’s rec- band to his wife Georgia and a loving father Mike Konrad, now Hernando Times editor, ognition had finally arrived in the spring of to his two children Monica, 12, and Carlos, 11, was managing editor of the Southern Illi- noisan, in Carbondale, when Mr. de la Garza 2006, when he was on a special ballot for both of whom he adopted from Mexico. His is the story of the American dream, was posted there for the AP. entry into the Hall of Fame. Shockingly, the ‘‘This was a guy who could work sources Committee chose not to induct Mr. O’Neil, to growing up poor in a small Texas town. He like nobody I’ve ever seen in my life,’’ the dismay of many—but not Buck. Unaffected worked 40 hour weeks as a fourth grader to Konrad recalled. ‘‘Within weeks of getting by the Hall’s decision, he took the high road help out his family. Later he delivered news- there, he was getting stories our reporters and offered to speak at the induction cere- papers and waited tables to put himself were missing, just because he had met so through college at the University of Texas. He many people. And there was nobody in the mony on behalf of those selected, because world who would not talk to Paul.’’ many of them had passed on. On June 30, was a reporter with the Associated Press and Chicago Tribune before becoming a regular on Sometimes, boldness and charm was all it 2006, Buck selflessly honored all 17 individ- the front pages of The St. Petersburg Times took. As the Chicago Tribune’s Mexico City uals related to the Negro Leagues who were bureau chief, Mr. de la Garza interviewed as a reporter in the Washington and Tampa inducted, giving an inspiring speech and in- Latin American presidents and rebel leaders bureaus. alike. On assignment in Cuba, he ran into structing all audience members to hold hands Following my remarks, Mr. Speaker, I would and join him in song. The ovation he received Milton Berle and asked him for a cigar- like to include tributes to Paul from The St. smoking lesson. was the loudest and longest of the ceremony. Petersburg Times, The Tampa Tribune and ‘‘I still have the cigar box that Milton At the time of his death, Buck O’Neil’s ef- The Chicago Tribune. They speak to Paul’s Berle signed for him,’’ said Georgia de la forts were focused on the John ‘‘Buck’’ O’Neil success as a reporter but more importantly his Garza. ‘‘They smoked Cohibas together.’’ Education and Research Center. Scheduled compassion and love for his family, his Once, when Mr. de la Garza was vaca- tioning in New Orleans, a limousine driver for completion in late 2007, the Center will be friends, and for those most in need of help. pointed out Fats Domino’s house. Mr. de la an expansion of the Negro Leagues Baseball Mr. Speaker, I knew Paul de la Garza as a Garza jumped out with a video camera and Museum devoted to teaching people of all reporter, but I will forever miss him as a very talked his way in, where Domino’s band was ages many different aspects of the Negro special friend who always kept life’s priorities practicing for a Jazz Fest performance. Fats, leagues and baseball. The 45,000 square foot in order. My prayers go out to Paul’s family, himself, stayed in back of the house. facility will house extensive archives and especially to Georgia, Monica and Carlos, as ‘‘Paul never met a stranger,’’ recalled Times colleague Tom Scherberger, who wit- promises to devote much of its space and they deal with the loss of a great man, a great husband and a great father. nessed the scene. ‘‘He introduces himself and funding to state-of-the-art technology and pro- we are hanging out with Fats Domino’s band. grams that will teach many different things to [From the St. Petersburg Times, Oct. 30, Finally, one of the band politely says that many different people. 2006] Fats won’t come out until we leave. Only PASSIONATE REPORTER ‘‘NEVER MET A later, did we discover that Paul had pushed Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have this op- STRANGER’’ the button wrong on the camera and we portunity to honor the life of Buck O’Neil, be- Paul de la Garza, a hard-driving St. Peters- never got any video.’’ cause of his accomplishments while playing burg Times reporter whose passion for the Mr. de la Garza first worked at the Times and managing in the Negro and Major big story was matched by love of family, died from 1992 through 1994, where he covered Leagues, because of his work with the Negro Sunday (Oct. 29, 2006) after an apparent heart Tampa police news, wrote a column, and League Baseball Museum, because of his de- attack. helped edit the Tampa section. votion to those who shared in his struggle, val- Mr. de la Garza, 44, who had survived a Then he worked for the Chicago Tribune heart attack 2 years ago, collapsed at his for six years, both in Mexico City and in Chi- uing their legacies more than his own, and Davis Islands home about 10 a.m. after com- cago, where he was a reporter and assign- most of all, because of his immense contribu- plaining of chest pains. He was taken by am- ments editor. tions to the game of baseball and American bulance to Tampa General Hospital, where He returned to the Times in 2000, in part, society. When acclaimed documentary he died about 1 p.m. because he and his wife wanted a more stable filmmaker Ken Burns made his film Baseball in As a journalist, Mr. de la Garza was widely environment for two orphans they had 1994, he chose Buck O’Neil as the narrator, respected for mining sources and breaking adopted in Mexico City—Monica, now 12, and big stories, most recently about VA hos- Carlos, 11. because no other individual better captures pitals and the Special Operations Command ‘‘The two things he cared the most about the history and legacy of our American pas- at MacDill Air Force Base. were his family and his work,’’ said John time. He was truly the game’s ambassador, ‘‘He was a driving investigative reporter. Dunn, longtime friend and Tampa General and his spirit will be sorely missed. This is very shocking,’’ said U.S. Rep. C.W. spokesman. ‘‘Just about every conversation

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The de la Garza Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, mom bought him a suit at Sears, and his house often was opened to extended family. a fellow Texan, led the reporter to an unex- brother gave him the money to fly to Chi- When Georgia’s brother died, they took in pected inspiration for his recovery. cago. When he first got there, he slept on his her niece. When Paul’s father had a stroke, ‘‘I don’t have to turn to the rich and fa- trench coat until he got his first paycheck. they took in his parents. mous, to the heroes of the sports world, to And some colleagues at the bureau gave him During his second stint at the Times, Mr. get me through the anxiety, the depression, furniture.’’ de la Garza covered the Pentagon, the mili- the fear of the what-ifs,’’ de la Garza wrote Mr. de la Garza met his wife, a chef and tary and veterans affairs. Last summer, he in the Times. ‘‘My heroes are right in front artist, while he was working in southern Illi- wrote a detailed, insider’s look at Army Gen. of me, ordinary folks who every day make nois for the Associated Press. She said she John Abizaid, head of U.S. Central Com- my life better.’’ fell in love with him on their first date, Val- mand, as he toured Afghanistan and Iraq. entine’s Day, when he serenaded her at a res- ‘‘This is a heartbreaking loss. He really [From the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 30, 2006] taurant. In 1994, Mr. de la Garza came to the Chicago Tribune as a metro reporter, and went after stories because they would make JOURNALIST KNOWN FOR EMPATHY a difference in the lives of goodhearted later became a foreign correspondent in the (By Flynn McRoberts and Tonya Maxwell) folks,’’ said Paul Tash, Times editor, chair- Mexico City bureau, an assignment he rel- man and CEO. ‘‘He had so much to offer both Paul de la Garza, the son of a shrimper who ished, said George de Lama, then the asso- as a father and husband and also as a re- rose from the poverty of south Texas to be- ciate managing editor for foreign and na- porter.’’ come a columnist and foreign correspondent tional news. for some of America’s top news organiza- ‘‘Paul was someone who was always willing CANCER SURVIVOR tions, died of a heart attack Sunday in his to do any story no matter where it took him. In 2001, Mr. de la Garza was diagnosed with Tampa home. He was one of the first Latinos on our staff Hodgkin’s disease and underwent extensive Mr. de la Garza, 44, drew on his modest cir- to be a foreign correspondent,’’ said de cancer treatments. After 2 years with no re- cumstances to bring an empathy to his sto- Lama, now deputy managing editor, news. currence, he and his wife rented a B&B in his ries for the Chicago Tribune, the St. Peters- ‘‘Paul loved being a foreign correspondent, beloved New Orleans and celebrated with burg Times of Florida and the Associated where the assignment is more of a life than about 40 friends from around the country. Press. Whether it was revealing computer- it is a job. I think he was happiest when he One photograph shows him in a colorful hat, system fiasco at the Department of Veterans was living that life on the road looking for a Jazz Fest scarf around his neck and sun- Affairs or chronicling the ragged life of a stories.’’ While serving as the Tribune’s Mex- glasses. street vendor on Chicago’s West Side, Mr. de ico City bureau chief, Mr. de la Garza and his wife adopted two children in 2000—Monica, ‘‘Paul the journalist was very different la Garza cared intensely about the people he than Paul, the regular guy,’’ recalled Sandra now 12, and Carlos, 11. wrote about, said his wife, Georgia. He left the Tribune in 2000 and moved to Gadsden, the Neighborhood Times editor. Mr. de la Garza spent more than two dec- ‘‘The journalist was a stickler for detail. Washington, DC, to return to work for the ades in journalism, working as a police re- St. Petersburg Times before moving to the He would hang on every sentence. Paul the porter, a wire-service editor, a columnist and man was just a fun-loving laid-back guy.’’ newspaper’s Tampa bureau. a foreign correspondent. Most recently, he A jazz music fan, Mr. de la Garza made an Mr. de la Garza is survived by his wife; was a reporter for the St. Petersburg Times, daughter Monica and son Carlos: mother, annual pilgrimage to the New Orleans jazz where his stories about the VA’s troubled fest with a group of acquaintances. One of Jesusa de la Garza and sister Via Camacho, computer system resulted in the massive both of Austin, Texas, and brothers Eduardo those festivals stood out for friends and fam- project being shut down. ily: the 2003 version, when loved ones con- of Houston and Alberto of Galveston, Texas. ‘‘He always wanted to get to the truth. He Funeral services have not been set. verged from around the country to celebrate was very passionate about it,’’ his wife said. Mr. de la Garza’s having beaten Hodgkin’s Of his VA coverage, he had recently told her: [From the Tampa Tribune, Oct. 30, 2006] lymphoma. ‘‘I know I’ve made a lot of headway, but In addition to his wife and children, Mr. de TIMES’ MILITARY REPORTER DIES there’s so much more to do—so much more la Garza is survived by his mother, Jesusa, (By Mark Holan) to do.’’ two brothers and a sister. Services are pend- TAMPA.—Paul de la Garza, military and Last month, the St. Petersburg Times pub- ing. veterans affairs reporter for the St. Peters- lished Mr. de la Garza’s account of visiting f burg Times, died Sunday of an apparent Qatar in July with Army Gen. John P. heart attack. He was 44. Abizaid, Commander of U.S. Central Com- TRIBUTE TO TANYA RAND A cancer survivor, de la Garza was de- mand. Mr. de la Garza had been trying to ac- scribed by his friend and editor, Pat Farnan, company the general for years, said Mike HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Konrad, an editor at the St. Petersburg as a strong reporter who enjoyed spending OF NEW YORK time with his family. Times and friend since 1986, when the men He is survived by his wife, Georgia, and met as journalists in Carbondale, IL. ‘‘It was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two children, Carlos and Monica. one of his coups,’’ Konrad said. ‘‘He told me Monday, November 13, 2006 For a September profile of Army Gen. John when he came back how the general told his Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Abizaid, de la Garza spent five days traveling staff to give him access to everything on the in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq. trip.’’ recognition of Tanya Rand, a distinguished cit- ‘‘Paul was definitely among the more as- As a journalist, Mr. de la Garza was a mas- izen of Brooklyn, New York. It behooves us to sertive, if not industrious, journalists who ter at cultivating sources and connecting pay tribute to this outstanding woman and I had the military beat,’’ said Lt. Col. Mike with people, be they office workers, political hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing Escudie, media affairs officer for Central figures or top generals, Konrad said. her impressive service. Command. He said the Abizaid profile got ‘‘He’d been writing a lot about problems at Born to Natalie and Caesar Campbell in good reviews from the military. the VA, it was so symbolic of the type of Brooklyn, New York, Tanya Rand remains a ‘‘It was a testament to his profes- work he did. He really believed in the mis- part of the Clinton Hill community today. Ms. sionalism,’’ Escudie said. sion of journalism. When he saw wrongs, he Rand is a product of the New York public ‘‘He had tremendous passion for his work,’’ really wanted to make them right. He want- said Farnan, the Times’ interim metro editor ed to expose wrongdoing.’’ school system and currently attends New York who supervised de la Garza in recent years. Mr. de la Garza was born in Port Isabel, Technical College where she is working to- De la Garza joined the Times’ Tampa bu- Texas, where his father was a shrimper and wards a Bachelor’s degree in Technology. reau in 1992 after eight years of reporting for his mother worked as a hotel maid. In 1992, Ms. Rand joined the Health and The Associated Press. He left to work as a He began working in the 4th grade, selling Hospital Corporation as a part-time recep- Mexico City correspondent for the Chicago bait to shrimpers along the Gulf of Mexico tionist/clerk at one of Cumberland Diagnostic Tribune, then rejoined the Times in August waters off South Texas. One of six children, and Treatment Center’s off sites. While with 2000 in Washington, DC, as the national secu- Mr. de la Garza, known as Chuy to friends the Health and Hospital Corporation, Ms. and family, first considered writing as a ca- rity and foreign affairs reporter. He later re- Rand has enjoyed numerous promotions. She turned to Tampa and lived on Davis Islands. reer in junior high school. De la Garza earned a bachelor’s degree Intending to study political science at the has worked in the Cumberland Diagnostic and from the University of Texas in Austin. University of Texas at Austin, Mr. de la Treatment Center Chemical Dependency De- In June 2002, de la Garza was diagnosed Garza took a journalism class and loved it. partment, the Office of the Director of Commu- with Hodgkin’s disease, a form of cancer. He worked as a reporter and editor at the nity Affairs, and the North Brooklyn Health

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In 2004, Tanya was for the clients and the community at large. the late James Williams, Patricia Williams asked to manage the Community Affairs Office Mr. Fernandez is a certified New York State credits living and growing up in evolving and became the liaison to both the Community Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor, neighborhoods like Harlem, Bedford Advisory Board and Auxiliary Board for Cum- and he has been recognized for his exemplary Stuyvesant and East New York as an inspira- berland Diagnostic and Treatment Center. work ethic by the North Brooklyn Health Net- tion to work for social and economical change. Ms. Rand is the proud mother of two chil- work Department of Social Work. His success Ms. Williams knows hard work is an invest- dren, Lindsey Marie, age 17, and Jassiem is built on a strong family nucleus consisting of ment. She currently is the President/CEO of Jahi, age 13. Although Ms. Rand was busy his wife Nancy, and three children of whom he Ecotech Enterprises, Inc., a firm she estab- with her job and raising two children, she also is very proud: Jeremy, Natalie and Xavier. lished to provide consultant services to gov- found time to be active in her children’s edu- Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent ernment agencies, private sector corporations, cation and her community. She was PTA on this body to recognize the work of Hector and small, minority-owned business enter- President for the District 13 PTA Council and B. Fernandez. His deep commitment to family prises. In the past, Ms. Williams provided was recognized as a ‘‘Parent on the Move’’. and community makes him most worthy of our community outreach and event planning for The Board of Education changed and her chil- recognition today. the Brooklyn Museum of Art Construction dren moved on to different schools, but Ms. f Project. She has delivered bottom line serv- Rand still found time to help parents that were ices such as marketing and sales to well TRIBUTE TO HENRY BOLUS in need of support. She also helps in the polit- known small businesses and she provides ical arena. Most Brooklyn elected officials fundraising and workshop development assist- know they can count on Ms. Rand whenever HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS ance to several non-profits. Ms. Williams has they call on her. OF NEW YORK been called upon as a panelist and guest Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES speaker on numerous occasions and is con- on this body to recognize the work of Tanya Monday, November 13, 2006 sidered an authority on business development. Rand. Her deep commitment to her family and Prior to starting her own consulting firm, Ms. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Williams was executive Director of the Minority community makes her most worthy of our rec- recognition of Henry Bolus, a model citizen of ognition today. Business Opportunity Center under the U.S. Brooklyn, New York. It behooves us to pay Department of Commerce, Minority Business f tribute to this outstanding American and I Development Agency where she provided TRIBUTE TO HECTOR B. hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing business services to more than 70,000 minor- FERNANDEZ his impressive service. ity/women-owned and small businesses. As Henry Bolus voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. senior Administrator of Equal Employment Op- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Army, proudly serving our country during the portunity and Diversity for Morse Diesel Inter- Korean Conflict as a Paratrooper with the national, she successfully implemented poli- OF NEW YORK 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. He cies to ensure 100 million dollars of con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is a product of the New York City public tracting opportunities for minority-owned and Monday, November 13, 2006 school system and later enrolled at New York small businesses where she exceeded labor Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in City’s Kingsborough Community College for force and contracting goals set for women and recognition of Hector B. Fernandez, an ac- undergraduate studies. His success at minority skilled workers at JFK Airport’s Ter- complished professional and model citizen of Kingsborough Community College earned him minal 4 construction project. She was Senior New York. It behooves us to pay tribute to this Presidential level membership in the National Employment Specialist and Career Develop- outstanding man and I hope my colleagues Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma ment Instructor for Non-Traditional Community will join me in recognizing his impressive serv- Alpha Phi. College, Operations Manager for Madison Av- ice. Mr. Bolus recently reached a personal mile- enue firm Durham Temporaries Inc., and has Hector B. Fernandez was born in the Do- stone by becoming the president of Brooklyn’s several years of experience at the U.S. Small minican Republic to Mercedes and Benjamin renowned Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club. Business Administration, Finance Division. Fernandez. At the age of 7, his family immi- He was also elected delegate to the New York Ms. Williams attended John Jay College where she majored in Criminal Justice and grated to the United States and settled in the State Judicial Convention. Mr. Bolus is an Labor Law. Her work has not gone unnoticed. borough of Manhattan, New York. He was honorary life member of the Knights of Colum- Ms. Williams has been recognized by several reared in a traditional Latino home where hard bus. He is also an active member of government agencies and community organi- work and education is valued and rigorously Canarsie’s Shrine Church of St. Jude, where zations. She is also the recipient of the Co- enforced. he serves as an usher and member of the fi- lumbia University Non-Profit Executive Man- Mr. Fernandez received a Bachelor of Arts nance committee. Mr. Bolus has been the loving husband of agement Scholarship. Ms. Williams is the degree from the Metropolitan College of New Josephine Bolus since 1954 and is the proud proud mother of two, Leah and John. York and has over 25 years of professional father of Sabrina Jo Bolus and Michael Henry Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent experience with the New York City Health and Bolus. on this body to recognize the work of Patricia Hospital Corporation and local not-for-profit or- Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent Williams. Her deep commitment to her com- ganizations. He has dedicated the past 20 on this body to recognize the work of Henry munity makes her most worthy of our recogni- years of his life to serving individuals and their Bolus. His deep commitment to his family and tion today. families afflicted with the illness of addiction. community makes him most worthy of our rec- f His strong convictions and compassionate na- ognition today. ture serves him well in supporting those indi- SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS f viduals that are less fortunate. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, As the Addiction Program Administrator for TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA WILLIAMS agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Chemical Dependency Services in the Depart- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- ment of Psychiatry at the North Brooklyn HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS tem for a computerized schedule of all Health Network, Mr. Fernandez is responsible OF NEW YORK meetings and hearings of Senate com- for planning, creating and delivering innovative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- programs and initiatives. He is driven by the tees, and committees of conference. affirmations of the successes and accomplish- Monday, November 13, 2006 This title requires all such committees ments of those he serves. One of his strong- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in to notify the Office of the Senate Daily est attributes is his ability to build and sustain recognition of Patricia Williams, a community Digest—designated by the Rules Com- relationships with key stakeholders to increase leader and entrepreneur. It behooves us to mittee—of the time, place, and purpose the quality of services and resources at pay tribute to this outstanding woman and I of the meetings, when scheduled, and Woodhull Medical Center. His determination to hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing any cancellations or changes in the succeed is supported by his team of staff as her impressive service. meetings as they occur.

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To hold hearings to examine Department Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, No- SD–226 vember 14, 2006 may be found in the of Defense business systems moderniza- tion and financial management ac- Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. countability efforts. MEETINGS SCHEDULED SR–232A POSTPONEMENTS 10 a.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation NOVEMBER 15 NOVEMBER 15 To hold hearings to examine the reau- 11 a.m. 4 p.m. thorization of the Pipeline Safety Pro- Energy and Natural Resources Environment and Public Works gram. Business meeting to consider the nomi- National Parks Subcommittee SR–253 To hold hearings to examine S. 2475, to nation of Alex A. Beehler, of Maryland, Energy and Natural Resources establish the Commission to Study the to be Inspector General, Environ- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Potential Creation of a National Mu- mental Protection Agency. tion of Kevin M. Kolevar, of Michigan, seum of the American Latino Commu- SC–4, Capitol to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy nity, to develop a plan of action for the 2:30 p.m. (Electricity Delivery and Energy Reli- establishment and maintenance of a Armed Services ability). National Museum of the American To hold hearings to examine the current SD–366 Latino Community in Washington, DC, situation and U.S. military operations Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions S. 2645, to establish the Journey in Iraq and Afghanistan; to be followed To hold hearings to examine proposals to Through Hallowed Ground National by a closed session in SH–219. improve drug safety and innovation. Heritage Area, S. 2822 and H.R. 5057, SH–216 SD–430 Energy and Natural Resources Homeland Security and Governmental Af- bills to authorize the Marion Park To hold hearings to examine the Decem- fairs Project and Committee of the Pal- ber 2005 report from the President’s Investigations Subcommittee metto Conservation Foundation to es- Task Force on Puerto Rico’s status. To resume hearings to examine Depart- tablish a commemorative work on Fed- SD–106 ment of Defense travel policies and eral land in the District of Columbia Appropriations practices, focusing on the cost benefit and its environs to honor Brigadier Legislative Branch Subcommittee analysis of the Defense Travel System. General Francis Marion, S. 3805, to di- To resume hearings to examine the SD–342 rect the Secretary of the Interior to progress of the Capitol Visitor Center 10:30 a.m. conduct a special resource study to de- construction. Intelligence termine the suitability and feasibility SD–138 To receive a closed briefing regarding in- of including in the National Park Sys- 3 p.m. telligence matters. tem certain sites in Monroe County, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions SH–219 Michigan, relating to the Battles of the To hold hearings to examine current 2 p.m. River Raisin during the War of 1812, challenges and new ideas to safeguard Finance and H.R. 323, to redesignate the Ellis consumers relating to food safety. Health Care Subcommittee Island Library on the third floor of the SD–430 To hold hearings to examine the States’ Ellis Island Immigration Museum, lo- perspective of the Children’s Health In- cated on Ellis Island in New York Har- NOVEMBER 16 surance Program (CHIP). bor, as the ‘‘Bob Hope Memorial Li- Time to be announced SD–215 brary’’. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- 2:30 p.m. SD–366 fairs Energy and Natural Resources Business meeting to consider proposed Public Lands and Forests Subcommittee NOVEMBER 16 Iraq Reconstruction Accountability To hold hearings to examine S. 3636, to 10:30 a.m. Act of 2006, the nominations of James establish wilderness areas, promote Armed Services H. Bilbray, of Nevada, and Thurgood conservation, improve public land, and To hold a closed briefing on the Naval Marshall, Jr., of Virginia, each to be a provide for high quality economic de- Criminal Investigative Service Report Governor of the United States Postal velopment in Washington County, of events from November 2005 in the Service, Dan G. Blair, to be Chairman, Utah, and S. 3772, to establish wilder- Iraqi town of Haditha and on the probe Postal Rate Commission, and Stephen ness areas, promote conservation, im- by Army Major General Eldon Thomas Conboy, of Virginia, to be prove public land, and provide for high Bargewell on how the chain of com- United States Marshal for the Superior quality development in White Pine mand handled the initial reporting of Court of the District of Columbia. County, Nevada. the incidents. Room to be announced SD–366 SR–222

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