Congressional Record United States of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 107Th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 107th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 148 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2002 No. 1 House of Representatives The House met at noon. Members will record their presence Kildee Moran (KS) Sherman by electronic device. Kilpatrick Moran (VA) Sherwood The SPEAKER. This being the day King (NY) Morella Shimkus fixed by Public Law 107–98 of the 107th The call was taken by electronic de- Kingston Murtha Shows Congress, enacted pursuant to the 20th vice, and the following Members re- Kirk Myrick Shuster Amendment to the Constitution for the Kleczka Nadler Simmons sponded to their names: Knollenberg Neal Simpson meeting of the 2nd session of the 107th [Roll No. 1] Kolbe Nethercutt Skeen Congress, the House will be in order. Kucinich Ney Skelton The prayer will be offered by the Abercrombie Combest Goode LaFalce Northup Smith (MI) Ackerman Condit Goodlatte Chaplain. LaHood Norwood Smith (NJ) Aderholt Cooksey Gordon Lampson Nussle Smith (TX) The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Akin Cox Goss Langevin Oberstar Smith (WA) Allen Coyne Graham Lantos Obey Souder Coughlin, offered the following prayer: Andrews Cramer Granger Larsen (WA) Olver Spratt ‘‘Sing a new song to the Lord, sing to Armey Crane Graves Latham Ose Stearns the Lord, all the Earth. Sing to the Baca Crenshaw Green (TX) Bachus Crowley Green (WI) LaTourette Otter Stenholm Lord and bless His name, proclaim His Baird Cubin Greenwood Leach Owens Strickland power day after day.’’ Baker Culberson Grucci Lee Oxley Stump Lord, may this new session of the Baldacci Cummings Gutknecht Levin Pastor Stupak Baldwin Cunningham Hall (OH) Lewis (CA) Paul Sununu 107th Congress give You praise from its Barcia Davis (CA) Hall (TX) Lewis (GA) Pelosi Sweeney beginning and be to Your glory in the Barrett Davis (IL) Hansen Lewis (KY) Pence Tancredo end. Bartlett Davis, Jo Ann Harman Linder Peterson (MN) Tanner Bass Davis, Tom Hart Lipinski Petri Tauscher With new vigor and genuine orches- Bentsen Deal Hastert LoBiondo Phelps Tauzin tration, may the Members of the House Bereuter DeFazio Hastings (FL) Lofgren Pitts Taylor (MS) Berkley Delahunt Hastings (WA) Lowey Platts Terry of Representatives lift their voices in Biggert DeLauro Hayworth the anthem of freedom and justice Lucas (KY) Pombo Thompson (CA) Bilirakis DeMint Herger Lucas (OK) Price (NC) Thompson (MS) Bishop Deutsch Hill while they, with all America, grow in Luther Putnam Thornberry Blunt Diaz-Balart Hilliard Lynch Rahall Thune virtue day after day. Boehlert Dingell Hobson Maloney (CT) Ramstad Tiahrt Be with these Members, Lord, as they Boehner Doggett Hoeffel Maloney (NY) Regula Tiberi come together to accomplish the work Boozman Dooley Hoekstra Borski Doolittle Holden Manzullo Rehberg Tierney of Your people with hearts attuned to Boswell Dreier Holt Markey Reynolds Toomey the movement of Your spirit. May Boucher Duncan Honda Mascara Rivers Towns their voices in unison be heard around Boyd Dunn Horn Matheson Rodriguez Turner Brady (PA) Edwards Hostettler Matsui Roemer Udall (CO) the Earth. Brady (TX) Ehlers Hoyer McCarthy (MO) Rogers (KY) Udall (NM) As they work toward a just society Brown (FL) Ehrlich Hulshof McCollum Rogers (MI) Upton through the enactment of law, fill Brown (OH) Emerson Hunter McCrery Ross Velazquez Brown (SC) Engel Isakson McDermott Rothman Visclosky them with compassion and care for all Bryant Eshoo Israel McGovern Royce Walden who are suffering from oppression or Buyer Etheridge Issa McHugh Rush Walsh loss. In them, let Your spirit find cre- Calvert Evans Istook McInnis Ryan (WI) Wamp Camp Farr Jackson (IL) ative expression that will lift the McIntyre Ryun (KS) Watson (CA) Cannon Fattah Jackson-Lee McKeon Sabo Waxman Cantor Ferguson (TX) hearts of those who yearn to hear the McKinney Sanchez Weiner Capito Filner Jefferson melodious promise of security and McNulty Sandlin Weldon (PA) Capps Flake Jenkins Meehan Sawyer Weller peace. Peace is Your gift, now and for- Capuano Fletcher Johnson (CT) ever. Cardin Foley Johnson (IL) Meek (FL) Saxton Wexler Carson (IN) Forbes Johnson, E. B. Meeks (NY) Schakowsky Whitfield Amen. Castle Ford Johnson, Sam Mica Schiff Wicker Millender- Schrock Wilson (NM) f Chabot Fossella Jones (NC) Chambliss Frelinghuysen Kanjorski McDonald Scott Wilson (SC) CALL OF THE HOUSE Clay Frost Kaptur Miller, Dan Sensenbrenner Wolf Clayton Ganske Keller Miller, George Serrano Wynn The SPEAKER. The Clerk will utilize Clement Gekas Kelly Miller, Jeff Shadegg Young (FL) the electronic system to ascertain the Clyburn Gilchrest Kennedy (MN) Mollohan Shaw Coble Gilman Kennedy (RI) Moore Shays presence of a quorum. Collins Gonzalez Kerns

b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:19 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 b 1228 terrorism and other public health S.J. Res. 12. Joint resolution granting the emergencies,’’ and requests a con- consent of Congress to the International The SPEAKER. On this rollcall, 347 Emergency Management Assistance Memo- Members have recorded their presence ference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses there- randum of Understanding. by electronic device, a quorum. S. Con. Res. 90. Concurrent resolution ex- Under the rule, further proceedings on, and appoints Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. pressing the sense of Congress regarding the under the call are dispensed with. DODD, Mr. HARKIN, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. efforts of people of the United States of Ko- JEFFORDS, Mr. GREGG, Mr. FRIST, Mr. rean ancestry to reunite with their family f ENZI, and Mr. HUTCHINSON, be the con- members in North Korea. PERSONAL EXPLANATION ferees on the part of the Senate. S. Con. Res. 92. Concurrent resolution rec- The message also announced that the ognizing Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, during rollcall vote Senate has passed with amendments in success in promoting democracy and its con- No. 1 on quorum call I was unavoidably de- which the concurrence of the House is tinuing contribution to United States na- tained. Had I been present, I would have tional interests. requested, a concurrent resolution of voted ‘‘present.’’ the House of the following title: f f H. Con. Res. 211. Concurrent resolution DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE commending Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on the WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON TODAY 10th anniversary of her receiving the Nobel The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman Peace Prize and expressing the sense of the Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask from Utah (Mr. HANSEN) come forward Congress with respect to the Government of unanimous consent that the business and lead the House in the Pledge of Al- Burma. in order under the Calendar Wednesday legiance. The message also announced that the rule be dispensed with on today. Mr. HANSEN led the Pledge of Alle- Senate has passed bills, a joint resolu- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to giance as follows: tion and concurrent resolutions of the the request of the gentleman from I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the following titles in which the concur- Texas? United States of America, and to the Repub- rence of the House is requested: There was no objection. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, S. 392. An act to grant a Federal charter to f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Korean War Veterans Association, Incor- f porated, and for other purposes. COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE S. 990. An act to amend the Pittman-Rob- PRESIDENT MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ertson Wildlife Restoration Act to improve A message in writing from the Presi- the provisions relating to wildlife conserva- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a dent of the United States was commu- tion and restoration programs, and for other privileged resolution (H. Res. 331) pro- purposes. viding for a committee to notify the nicated to the House by Ms. Wanda S. 1099. An act to increase the criminal Evans, one of his secretaries. President of the assembly of the Con- penalties for assaulting or threatening Fed- gress, and ask for its immediate con- f eral judges, their family members, and other sideration. public servants, and for other purposes. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE S. 1214. An act to amend the Merchant Ma- The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: A message from the Senate by Mr. rine Act, 1936, to establish a program to en- Monohan, one of its clerks, announced sure greater security for United States sea- H. RES. 331 ports, and for other purposes. that the Senate has passed with Resolved, That a committee of two Mem- S. 1400. An act to amend the Illegal Immi- bers be appointed by the Speaker on the part amendment in which the concurrence gration Reform and Immigrant Responsi- of the House is requested, bills of the of the House of Representatives to join with bility Act of 1996 to extend the deadline for a committee on the part of the Senate to no- House of the following titles: aliens to present a border crossing card that tify the President of the United States that H.R. 1892. An act to amend the Immigra- contains a biometric identifier matching the a quorum of each House has assembled and tion and Nationality Act to provide for the appropriate biometric characteristic of the Congress is ready to receive any communica- acceptance of an affidavit of support from alien. tion that he may be pleased to make. S. 1608. An act to establish a program to another eligible sponsor if the original spon- The resolution was agreed to. sor has died and the Attorney General has provide grants to drinking water and waste- determined for humanitarian reasons that water facilities to meet immediate security A motion to reconsider was laid on the original sponsor’s classification petition needs. the table. S. 1622. An act to extend the period of should not be revoked. f H.R. 2215. An act to authorize appropria- availability of unemployment assistance tions for the Department of Justice for fiscal under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF year 2002, and for other purposes. and Emergency Assistance Act in the case of COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE victims of the terrorist attacks of September The message also announced that the 11, 2001. PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO Senate insists upon its amendment to S. 1637. An act to waive certain limitations HOUSE RESOLUTION 331 the bill (H.R. 2215) ‘‘An Act to author- in the case of use of the emergency fund au- The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints ize appropriations for the Department thorized by section 125 of title 23, United as members of the committee on the of Justice for fiscal year 2002, and for States Code, to pay the costs of projects in part of the House to join a committee response to the attack on the World Trade other purposes,’’ requests a conference on the part of the Senate to notify the with the House on the disagreeing Center in New York City that occurred on September 11, 2001. President of the United States that a votes of the two Houses thereon, and S. 1803. An act to authorize appropriations quorum of each House has been assem- appoints Mr. LEAHY, Mr. KENNEDY, and under the Arms Export Control Act and the bled, and that Congress is ready to re- Mr. HATCH, to be the conferees on the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security ceive any communication that he may part of the Senate. assistance for fiscal years 2002 and 2003, and be pleased to make, the gentleman for other purposes. The message also announced that the from Texas (Mr. ARMEY) and the gen- S. 1834. An act for the relief of retired Ser- Senate has passed with an amendment tleman from Missouri (Mr. GEPHARDT). in which the concurrence of the House geant First Class James D. Benoit and Wan Sook Benoit. f is requested, a bill of the House of the S. 1858. An act to permit the closed circuit following title: televising of the criminal trial of Zacarias b 1230 H.R. 3448. An act to improve the ability of Moussaoui for the victims of September 11th. the United States to prevent, prepare for, S. 1864. An act to amend the Public Health NOTIFICATION OF THE SENATE and respond to bioterrorism and other public Service Act to establish a Nurse Corps and Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a health emergencies. recruitment and retention strategies to ad- privileged resolution (H. Res. 332) to in- The message also announced that the dress the nursing shortage, and for other form the Senate that a quorum of the purposes. Senate insists upon its amendment to S. 1888. An act to amend title 18 of the House has assembled, and ask for its the bill (H.R. 3448) ‘‘An Act to improve United States Code to correct a technical immediate consideration. the ability of the United States to pre- error in the codification of title 36 of the The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- vent, prepare for, and respond to bio- United States Code. lows:

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:48 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.002 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3 H. RES. 332 party and may not continue beyond 10 to provide new authority to support Resolved, That the Clerk of the House in- minutes before the hour appointed for programs for mentoring children of inform the Senate that a quorum of the House the resumption of the session of the carcerated parents; to amend the Fos- is present and that the House is ready to pro- House; and the form of proceedings to ter Care Independent Living Program ceed with business. morning hour debate shall be as fol- under title IV–E of that act to provide The resolution was agreed to. lows: The prayer by the Chaplain, the for educational and training vouchers A motion to reconsider was laid on approval of the Journal, and the Pledge for youths aging out of foster care, and the table. of Allegiance to the Flag shall be post- for other purposes; f poned until resumption of the session House Joint Resolution 79, making of the House; initial and subsequent further continuing appropriations for DAILY HOUR OF MEETING recognitions for debate shall alternate the fiscal year 2002, and for other pur- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a between the parties; recognition shall poses; privileged resolution (H. Res. 333) and be conferred by the Speaker only pur- House Joint Resolution 80, appoint- ask for its immediate consideration. suant to lists submitted by the major- ing the day for the convening of the The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- ity leader and minority leader; no second session of the 107th Congress. lows: Member may address the House for And Speaker pro tempore GILCHREST H. RES. 333 longer than 5 minutes, except the ma- signed the following enrolled bills on Resolved, That unless otherwise ordered, jority leader, the minority leader, or Thursday, January 3, 2002: before Monday, May 13, 2002, the hour of the minority whip; and following morn- H.R. 1088, to amend the Securities daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on ing hour debate, the Chair shall declare Exchange Act of 1934 to reduce fees col- Mondays; 11 a.m. on Tuesdays; and 10 a.m. on a recess pursuant to clause 12 of rule I lected by the Securities and Exchange all other days of the week; and from Monday, until the time appointed for the re- Commission, and for other purposes; May 13, 2002, until the end of the second ses- sumption of the session of the House. H.R. 2277, to provide for work author- sion, the hour of daily meeting of the House The SPEAKER. Is there objection to ization for nonimmigrant spouses of shall be noon on Mondays; 10 a.m. on Tues- the request of the gentleman from treaty traders and treaty investors; days, Wednesdays, and Thurdays; and 9 a.m. H.R. 2278, to provide for work author- on all other days of the week. Texas? There was no objection. ization for nonimmigrant spouses of The resolution was agreed to. intracompany transferees, and to re- A motion to reconsider was laid on f duce the period of time during which the table. GRANTING MEMBERS OF THE certain intracompany transferees have f HOUSE PRIVILEGE TO EXTEND to be continuously employed before ap- REMARKS AND INCLUDE EXTRA- plying for admission to the United JOINT SESSION OF THE CON- NEOUS MATERIAL IN THE CON- States; GRESS—STATE OF THE UNION GRESSIONAL RECORD FOR THE H.R. 2336, to extend for 4 years, MESSAGE SECOND SESSION OF THE 107TH through December 31, 2005, the author- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a CONGRESS ity to redact financial disclosure state- privileged concurrent resolution (H. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask ments of judicial employees and judi- Con. Res. 299) and ask for its imme- unanimous consent that, for the second cial officers; diate consideration. H.R. 2506, making appropriations for session of the 107th Congress, all Mem- The SPEAKER. The Clerk will report foreign operations, export financing, bers be permitted to extend their re- the concurrent resolution. and related programs for the fiscal marks and to include extraneous mate- The Clerk read the concurrent reso- year ending September 30, 2002, and for rial within the permitted limit in that lution, as follows: other purposes; section of the RECORD entitled ‘‘Exten- H.R. 2751, to authorize the President H. CON. RES. 299 sion of Remarks.’’ to award a Gold Medal on behalf of the Resolved by the House of Representatives (the The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Congress to General Henry H. Shelton Senate concurring), That the two Houses of the request of the gentleman from Congress assemble in the Hall of the House and to provide for the production of Texas? of Representatives on Tuesday, January 29, bronze duplicates of such medal for There was no objection. 2002, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving sale to the public; such communication as the President of the f H.R. 2869, to provide certain relief for United States shall be pleased to make to small businesses from liability under them. MAKING IN ORDER MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES ON TODAY the Comprehensive Environmental Re- The concurrent resolution was agreed sponse, Compensation, and Liability to. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Act of 1980, and to amend such act to A motion to reconsider was laid on unanimous consent that the Speaker promote the cleanup and reuse of the table. be authorized to entertain motions to brownfields, to provide financial assist- f suspend the rules relating to the fol- ance for brownfields revitalization, to lowing measures on the legislative day enhance State response programs, and MAKING IN ORDER MORNING HOUR of Wednesday, January 23, 2002: H.R. for other purposes; DEBATES 700, H.R. 2234, H. Res. 330. H.R. 2884, to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask The SPEAKER. Is there objection to enue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief unanimous consent that on legislative the request of the gentleman from for victims of the terrorist attacks days of Monday and Tuesday during Texas? against the United States, and for the second session of the 107th Con- There was no objection. other purposes; gress, the House shall convene 90 min- f H.R. 3030, to extend the basic pilot utes earlier than the time otherwise es- program for employment eligibility tablished by order of the House solely ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER verification, and for other purposes; for the purpose of conducting ‘‘morning The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 4 H.R. 3061, making appropriations for hour debate,’’ except that on Tuesdays of rule I, the Speaker signed the fol- the Department of Labor, Health and after May 13, 2002 the House shall con- lowing enrolled bills and joint resolu- Human Services, and Education, and vene for that purpose 1 hour earlier tions on Friday, December 21, 2001: Related Agencies for the fiscal year than the time otherwise established by H.R. 1, to close the achievement gap ending September 30, 2002, and for order of the House; with accountability, flexibility, and other purposes; The time for morning hour debate choice, so that no child is left behind; H.R. 3248, to designate the facility of shall be limited to 30 minutes allocated H.R. 2873, to extend and amend the the United States Postal Service lo- to each party, except that on Tuesdays program entitled Promoting Safe and cated at 65 North Main Street in after May 13, 2002, the time shall be Stable Families under title IV–B, sub- Cranbury, New Jersey, as the ‘‘Todd limited to 25 minutes allocated to each part 2 of the Social Security Act, and Beamer Post Office Building’’;

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:30 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA7.007 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 H.R. 3334, to designate the Richard J. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, dent of the United States; which was Guadagno Headquarters and Visitors HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, read and, together with the accom- Center at Humboldt Bay National Washington, DC, December 21, 2001. panying papers, without objection, re- Wildlife Refuge, California; Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, ferred to the Committee on Inter- The Speaker, House of Representatives, H.R. 3338, making appropriations for Washington, DC. national Relations and ordered to be the Department of Defense for the fis- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- printed: cal year ending September 30, 2002, and mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of To the Congress of the United States: for other purposes; the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- As required by section 401(c) of the H.R. 3346, to amend the Internal Rev- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. enue Code of 1986 to simplify the re- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- 1641(c), and section 204(c) of the Inter- cember 20, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. porting requirements relating to high- national Emergency Economic Powers er education tuition and related ex- That the Senate agreed to conference report H.R. 2506. Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), I transmit here- penses; That the Senate passed without amend- with a 6-month periodic report on the H.R. 3348, to designate the National ment H.J. Res. 79. national emergency with respect to the Foreign Affairs Training Center as the That the Senate passed without amend- risk of nuclear proliferation created by George P. Shultz National Foreign Af- ment H.J. Res. 80. the accumulation of weapons-usable fairs Training Center; With best wishes, I am fissile material in the territory of the H.R. 3392, to name the National Cem- Sincerely, Russian Federation that was declared etery in Saratoga, New York, as the JEFF TRANDAHL, Clerk of the House. in Executive Order 13159 of June 21, Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga Na- 2000. tional Cemetery, and for other pur- f GEORGE W. BUSH. poses; COMMUNICATION FROM THE THE WHITE HOUSE, January 23, 2002. H.R. 3447, to amend title 38, United CLERK OF THE HOUSE f States Code, to enhance the authority of the Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs to The SPEAKER laid before the House ANNIVERSARY OF ROE V. WADE recruit and retain qualified nurses for the following communication from the (Mr. LINDER asked and was given the Veterans Health Administration, Clerk of the House of Representatives: permission to address the House for 1 to provide an additional basis for es- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, minute and to revise and extend his re- tablishing the inability of veterans to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, marks.) defray expenses of necessary medical Washington, DC, December 21, 2001. Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, on yester- Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, day over 100,000 Americans rep- care, to enhance certain health care The Speaker, House of Representatives, programs of the Department of Vet- Washington, DC. resenting nearly every State in the Na- erans’ Affairs, and for other purposes. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- tion marched in opposition to one of f mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of our Nation’s most notorious and, I the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- think, tragic Supreme Court rulings, APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER TO tives, the Clerk received the following mes- the decisions to legalize abortion in the THE PERMANENT SELECT COM- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- United States. MITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE cember 20, 2001 at 12:04 p.m. Twenty-nine years ago yesterday the The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 11 That the Senate passed without amend- U.S. Supreme Court ruled seven to two ment H.R. 2277. of rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the That the Senate passed without amend- that the U.S. Constitution affords a order of the House of Thursday, Decem- ment H.R. 2278. woman the right to obtain an abortion. ber 20, 2001, authorizing appointments That the Senate passed without amend- But what was not known at the time and waiving clause 11(a)(1) of rule X, ment H.R. 2751. was that the case of Roe v. Wade would the Speaker on Tuesday, January 22, That the Senate passed without amend- only add another fissure in the societal 2002, appointed the following Member ment H.R. 2869. fabric. of the House to the Permanent Select That the Senate passed without amend- In addition yesterday to voicing his Committee on Intelligence: ment H.R. 3030. admiration for those who seek to pro- That the Senate passed without amend- tect the right to life, President Bush Mr. EVERETT of Alabama. ment H.R. 3248. f That the Senate passed without amend- proclaimed last Sunday to be National ment H.R. 3334. Sanctity of Life Day. I too support the COMMUNICATION FROM HON. RICH- That the Senate passed without amend- efforts of these Americans, and I am ARD A. GEPHARDT, DEMOCRATIC ment H.R. 3346. grateful that America may follow LEADER That the Senate passed without amend- President Bush’s leadership as he The SPEAKER. The Chair lays before ment H.R. 3392. works to mend this fissure by truly the House the appointment made by That the Senate passed without amend- recognizing this noble cause and val- ment H.R. 3447. uing the culture of life. the minority leader during the same That the Senate passed without amend- sine die adjournment pursuant to the ment H.R. 3348. What we have learned from the order of the House on Thursday, De- That the Senate passed without amend- events of September 11 is that life, cember 20, 2001. ment H. Con. Res. 292. every life is sacred. Now, more than HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, With best wishes, I am ever, we must reaffirm our commit- OFFICE OF THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER, Sincerely, ment to the sanctity of life. And I am Washington, DC, January 4, 2002. JEFF TRANDAHL, hopeful that life, our most sacred of Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Clerk of the House. gifts, can be preserved and protected Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, f for all humans, born and unborn. Washington, DC. f DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to section PERIODIC REPORT ON THE NA- 955(b)(1)(B) of Public Law 105–83, I hereby ap- TIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RE- AMERICANS NEED ECONOMIC point the following Member to the National SPECT TO THE RISK OF NU- STIMULUS PACKAGE Council on the Arts: CLEAR PROLIFERATION CRE- (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- Ms. Betty McCollum, MN ATED BY THE ACCUMULATION Yours Very Truly, mission to address the House for 1 OF WEAPONS-USABLE FISSILE RICHARD A. GEPHARDT. minute and to revise and extend his re- MATERIAL IN THE TERRITORY f marks.) OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION— Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, we are in a COMMUNICATION FROM THE MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT recession. People are losing their jobs CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. and their retirement savings. The Con- The SPEAKER laid before the House NO. 107–174) gress needs to do something about it. the following communication from the The SPEAKER laid before the House The House has passed an economic Clerk of the House of Representatives: the following message from the Presi- stimulus package, not once, but twice,

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.010 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5 in order to accommodate critics. It is stan by 500,000 people, kids who are il- the first American to win two gold common knowledge that the economic literate; kids who do not have any op- medals in the Olympics in 1928. His son stimulus package we passed in Decem- portunity to have education; people was in the Olympics in 1964, and his ber has enough support to become law. who do not have work; 7 percent who grandson Jimmy Shea is poised to par- It has enough votes to pass not just in have running water. And yet these vic- ticipate for the first time in an Olym- the House but in both Chambers of tims of wars because of the Taliban and pic event, which I personally partici- Congress. these wicked criminals who are in pated in when our late departed col- Mr. Speaker, we in the House have Guantanamo Bay must suffer. league Mr. Solomon took me to Lake done our part. We have passed a good What about the victims in America, Placid; that is, the skeleton run, and bill, a bill that will help the unem- those who lost loved ones and the fami- we were going to have the opportunity ployed, the underemployed, and those lies, who had their first bitter Christ- for the first time ever to have third who would create jobs in the first mas alone this year? What about them? generation Americans participate in place. We have shown that we care. We What does Attorney General Clark the Olympics. have done more than just talk. think in the morning? His passion goes We just got the news yesterday that Now the bill is out of our hands. I un- out to the prisoners in Guantanamo Mr. Shea was killed in a horrible acci- derstand that it is against House rules Bay, yet never a thought about all the dent, and so I would like to at this mo- to comment on the other body’s inac- refugees, over 3 million refugees in ment extend my condolences to all of tion, so I will not. But I will say that Iran and Pakistan, out of Afghanistan, the family members and the friends of the American people need this eco- never a thought about the victims in the Sheas and all of those participating nomic stimulus. I will say that the the United States of America. in our very important team, and I media reports that the stimulus has What is more important? Getting the know that his grandfather would want the votes to pass into law, and people headline one more time and showing me to wish Jimmy Shea well as he pre- are waiting for a vote. the world what you are all about. Well, pares with his skeleton sled that is painted with the red, white and blue f I am glad most of America has common sense and are wisely ignoring such alle- colors to have great success in Salt A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET gations as the unfair treatment of pris- Lake City. (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- oners. We have better things to do. We f mission to address the House for 1 have a war to fight. We have to move EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR SOL- minute and to revise and extend his re- on. DIERS TRANSPORTING DETAIN- marks.) f EES TO GUANTANAMO, CUBA Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, in this past year and future year of war and poli- ASSISTING RETIREES AND (Mr. ISSA asked and was given per- tics and recession, I rise today to urge UNEMPLOYED WORKERS mission to address the House for 1 my colleagues to respond to that high- minute.) (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today er calling of Members of the United and was given permission to address in support of our fighting men and States House of Representatives under the House for 1 minute and to revise women who have done so valiant and the Constitution of the United States and extend her remarks.) done so well in Afghanistan and in sup- and commit ourselves on this first day Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. port of the measures that they have of this second session of the 107th Con- Speaker, I represent the 18th Congres- taken to secure and safely transport gress to be a Congress that balances sional District in Texas, Houston, the detainees from Afghanistan, a cold the Federal budget. Texas, where we have found an enor- and inhospitable climate and one in The headlines, Mr. Speaker, are filled mous corporate and human tragedy. which medical support is not properly with an American corporation which But the human tragedy is what I speak available, to Guantanamo, Cuba. through either mismanagement or to today, the greatest tragedy, and Additionally, I pledge to ensure that criminality has done a disservice to that we in Congress have to fix the the safety of our men and women is millions of middle-class shareholders problem. We must help the retirees and maintained and the safety of the de- and to thousands of its employees, even employees who have been so negatively tainees by personally going to Cuba, by some from my own family who live in impacted by this debacle. looking and seeing the conditions Texas. So I hope as we proceed in these under which they are held to ensure It is fundamentally a failure of that hearings, we lay upon the minds and that they are humanitarian, but as a corporation to manage its budget. Let hearts of our fellow colleagues in this military veteran to also ensure that us not likewise fail in this Congress to Congress, help the retirees across the the precautions are taken so that never give the American people, even in Nation who have lost millions of dol- again will either a detainee or our men these recessionary times, a balanced lars, let us put these unemployed work- and women guarding those detainees be Federal budget. Let us begin this day ers and their families back on their killed because of the kind of uprisings to live out that proverb that if you owe feet. that have occurred not once but twice debts, pay debts. And let us live out Mr. Speaker, I intend to file legisla- in the region. our commitment in this Republican- tion today to make sure that we Mr. Speaker, I believe that this body dominated Congress to provide a bal- prioritize our responsibilities, helping should commit itself to understanding anced Federal budget for the American the retirees and helping the unem- that problem and supporting our fight- people. ployed workers. I tell you that those in ing men and women and their ability f Texas are crying out for help and I to maintain the safety of the detainees TREATMENT OF DETAINEES hope that we will help them. and themselves. f (Mr. KINGSTON asked and was given f permission to address the House for 1 b 1245 CONSIDERING MEMBER AS FIRST minute and to revise and extend his re- SPONSOR OF H.R. 548 marks.) REMEMBERING JACK SHEA Mr. JEFF MILLER of Florida. Mr. Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, now (Mr. DREIER asked and was given Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that comes the usual liberal cadre of bleed- permission to address the House for 1 I might hereafter be considered as first ing hearts in America lead by the minute and to revise and extend his re- sponsor of H.R. 548, a bill originally in- former Attorney General, Ramsey marks.) troduced by the gentleman from Flor- Clark, saying we are mistreating the Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, it saddens ida, Mr. SCARBOROUGH, for the purposes prisoners in Guantanamo Bay. me to report to the House the tragic of adding cosponsors and requesting re- I just returned from Quetta, Paki- loss of a great patriot, a wonderful prints pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. stan. Quetta is an interesting city, pop- American, who on the eve of the Olym- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ulation around 200,000; and yet, it has pics was killed. I am referring to Jack SIMPSON). Is there objection to the re- been swelled by refugees from Afghani- Shea, a 91-year-old individual who was quest of the gentleman from Florida?

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:30 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.015 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 There was no objection. Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I sec- f yield myself such time as I may con- ond the thoughts of the majority lead- sume. er, and both Democrats and Repub- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER This legislation was introduced by licans will welcome the President here PRO TEMPORE our distinguished colleague the gen- on Tuesday night for the State of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SAXTON) Union. ant to the provisions of clause 8 of rule and it was overwhelmingly approved by The SPEAKER pro tempore. The XX, the Chair announces that he will the House on June 12. This measure Chair thanks the committee. postpone further proceedings today on will extend the Asian Elephant Con- (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN asked and was each motion to suspend the rules on servation Act at its existing authoriza- given permission to revise and extend which a recorded vote or the yeas and tion level. her remarks.) nays are ordered, or on which the vote Since its enactment in 1997, Congress Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I is objected to under clause 6 of rule has appropriated $2.9 million to fund 46 yield myself such time as I might con- XX. conservation projects in 12 range coun- sume. Such record votes, if postponed, will tries. These funds, which are the only I rise in support, Mr. Speaker, of H.R. be taken after debate has concluded on continuous source of money for the 700, a bill to reauthorize the Asian Ele- all motions to suspend the rules. Asian elephants, have had a dramatic, phant Conservation Act. positive impact on the ongoing inter- I would also like to recognize and ap- f national struggle to save this flagship plaud the bill’s sponsor, the gentleman ASIAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION species from extinction. from New Jersey (Mr. SAXTON), for his REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2001 While many Americans were thrilled continued leadership in protecting by the recent birth of an Asian ele- these magnificent, yet imperiled ani- Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I phant at the National Zoo, it is essen- mals. move to suspend the rules and concur tial that natural habitat be preserved Unlike African elephants, the steep in the Senate amendment to the bill and protected for these animals. This is decline in the population of Asian ele- (H.R. 700) to reauthorize the Asian Ele- a fundamental goal of H.R. 700 because phants was not widely known until phant Conservation Act of 1997. the battle to save the irreplaceable 1997. Sadly, we have learned that this The Clerk read as follows: species is far from won. population, at one time flourishing, is Senate amendment: During consideration in the other now fragmented into ever-shrinking Page 4, strike out all after line 12 down to body, a number of technical correc- remnant populations scattered across and including line 19 and insert: tions were made to the Multinational (b) TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.— 13 countries throughout Southern and (1) The matter under the heading ‘‘MULTI- Species Conservation Fund. We have Southeast Asia. NATIONAL SPECIES CONSERVATION FUND’’ in title reviewed those modifications and sup- Fortunately, the Asian Elephant I of the Department of the Interior and Related port them. Conservation Act has helped range Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. Furthermore, the other body ex- states the address the multiple threats 4246; 112 Stat. 2681–237), is amended— tended the authorization for the Na- which have contributed to the decline (A) by striking ‘‘section 5304 of’’ and all that tional Fish and Wildlife Foundation for of this keystone species in the wild. follows through ‘‘section 6 of the Asian Ele- 2 years and corrected a mistake made Grants initiated under the Asian Ele- phant Conservation Act of 1997’’ and inserting last year in their authorization levels. ‘‘section 5 of the Rhinoceros and Tiger Con- phant Conservation Program have pro- servation Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 5304), part I of The National Fish and Wildlife Foun- vided valuable financial assistance to the African Elephant Conservation Act (16 dation was created by Congress in 1984 impoverished areas. U.S.C. 4211 et seq.), and section 5 of the Asian to conserve fish, wildlife and plants These funds have supported a wide Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (16 U.S.C. and the habitats on which they depend. assortment of projects within range 4264)’’; In nearly 20 years, the Foundation states, including conservation, plan- (B) by striking ‘‘16 U.S.C. 4224’’ and inserting has funded over 5,000 projects which ning, scientific research, education and ‘‘section 2204 of the African Elephant Conserva- have restored nearly 20 million acres of community outreach, as well as anti- tion Act (16 U.S.C. 4224)’’; habitat, and over 11,000 miles of (C) by striking ‘‘16 U.S.C. 4225’’ and inserting poaching and law enforcement activi- ‘‘section 2205 of the African Elephant Conserva- streams and waterways have been en- ties. tion Act (16 U.S.C. 4225)’’; and hanced. In addition, the Foundation Progress on the ground is being (D) by striking ‘‘16 U.S.C. 4211’’ and inserting has been extremely successful in made. That is why this legislation is ‘‘section 2101 of the African Elephant Conserva- leveraging limited public dollars with fully supported by the administration tion Act (16 U.S.C. 4211)’’. corporate, private and other nonprofit and by many international conserva- (2) Effective on the day after the date of en- funds. By any objective standard, the tion organizations, including the World actment of the African Elephant Conservation foundation has done an effective job of Wildlife Fund and the Wildlife Con- Reauthorization Act of 2001 (107th Congress)— promoting healthy populations of fish, servation Society. (A) section 2104(a) of the African Elephant Conservation Act is amended by striking ‘‘this wildlife and plants. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 700 is virtually the Act’’ and inserting ‘‘this title’’; and I support these improvements and I same legislation that the House passed (B) section 2306(b) of the African Elephant urge an aye vote on H.R. 700 so that we earlier this year by the lopsided vote of Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 4245(b)) is amended can send this important legislation to 401 to 15. The other technical amend- by striking ‘‘this Act’’ each place it appears and the President for his signature, and I ments made by the other body to H.R. inserting ‘‘this title’’. urge an aye vote on this legislation. 700 are noncontroversial, and I urge my SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of colleagues to support this legislation FOR NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE my time. to reauthorize this important wildlife FOUNDATION. REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY PRESIDENT Section 10(a)(1) of the National Fish and program. Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (16 Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, your com- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of U.S.C. 3709(a)(1)) is amended— mittee on the part of the House to join my time. (1) by striking ‘‘2003’’ and inserting ‘‘2005’’; a like committee on the part of the Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I and Senate to notify the President of the yield such time as he may consume to (2) in subparagraph (A), by striking United States that a quorum of each the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. ‘‘$20,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$25,000,000’’. House has been assembled and is ready SAXTON), the author of the legislation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to receive any communication that he (Mr. SAXTON asked and was given ant to the rule, the gentleman from may be pleased to make has performed permission to revise and extend his re- Maryland (Mr. Gilchrest) and the gen- that duty. marks.) tlewoman from the Virgin Islands (Mrs. The President asked us to report that Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank CHRISTENSEN) each will control 20 min- he will be pleased to deliver his mes- the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. utes. sage at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, GILCHREST) for yielding me the time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman 2002, to a joint session of the two Mr. Speaker, during the years that I from Maryland (Mr. GILCHREST). Houses. have been involved in this issue, from

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.018 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7 time to time folks come to me and say We have been successful but we are Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I have why are you concerned about the situa- not finished. Nevertheless, this law has no further requests for time, and I tion involving the Asian elephants. I sent a powerful message to the inter- yield back the balance of my time. just wanted to take a few minutes this national community that we must not The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. morning to explain why that is and allow this flagship species to disappear SIMPSON). The question is on the mo- how we got to where we are with this from the wild. tion offered by the gentleman from program that has been quite successful. b 1300 Maryland (Mr. GILCHREST) that the Mr. Speaker, in 1997 I introduced this House suspend the rules and concur in bill because I became startled to learn The United States must continue to the Senate amendment to the bill, H.R. that there were less than 40,000 Asian play its crucial leadership role. So I am 700. elephants living in the wild. Further- pleased to have introduced this reau- The question was taken. more, nearly 50 percent of those ele- thorization and am hopeful that it will The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the phants were living in various national again pass the House of Representa- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of parks in India, while the remaining tives and be signed into law by the those present have voted in the affirm- animals were scattered in fragmented President. ative. populations in 12 other countries in Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, South and Southeast Asia. yield myself such time as I may con- on that I demand the yeas and nays. Mr. Speaker, it occurred to me that sume, and I would like to once again The yeas and nays were ordered. with the rapid decline in the popu- commend the gentleman from New Jer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lation of this species, it is not without sey (Mr. SAXTON) for his passion on this ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the reason that one could conclude that issue and his leadership at the com- Chair’s prior announcement, further they would actually some day, in the mittee. proceedings on this motion will be not too distant future, become extinct Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance postponed. of my time. unless something was done by the vari- f ety of people who care about issues in- Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I volving wildlife. yield myself such time as I may con- TUMACACORI NATIONAL HISTOR- The primary reason for this serious sume to also compliment the gen- ICAL PARK BOUNDARY REVISION decline in population is the loss of es- tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SAXTON) ACT OF 2001 sential habitat. That should be no sur- for his effort on this issue, and the Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I prise to anyone. It is no secret that ele- staff, and all those who helped push move to suspend the rules and pass the phants and man are in direct competi- this bill through. I urge my colleagues bill (H.R. 2234) to revise the boundary tion for the same resources. In most to vote ‘‘aye’’ on this legislation. of the Tumacacori National Historical cases, it was the elephants who lost. Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Park in the State of Arizona, as In addition, Asian elephants are support the Asian Elephant Conservation Act, amended. poached for their bones, hide, meat and H.R. 700. This important measure will help The Clerk read as follows: teeth and are still captured for domes- protect the future of the Asian elephant by H.R. 2234 supporting and providing resources to con- tication, and conflicts between ele- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- phants and people are escalating at an servation programs around the world. resentatives of the United States of America in alarming rate. The Center for Elephant Conservation, lo- Congress assembled, Furthermore, it was clear that mil- cated in my congressional district in Polk SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. lions of Americans were not aware of County, Florida, is dedicated to the conserva- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Tumacacori Na- the plight of Asian elephants and, in tion, breeding, and scientific study of Asian tional Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of addition, range countries lacked the fi- elephants. The Center for Elephant Conserva- 2001’’. nancial resources to help conserve this tion, sponsored through private funding from SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. flagship species. Ringling Brothers, is a global focal point for (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds the fol- Without an international effort, the the worldwide study of the Asian elephant. lowing: future of the Asian elephant was in se- Knowledge developed at the conservation (1) Tumacacori Mission in southern Arizona rious jeopardy, and in response to this center is shared with veterinary scientists was declared a National Monument in 1908 in problem, along with a number of other dedicated to the preservation of the Asian ele- recognition of its great historical significance as ‘‘one of the oldest mission ruins in the south- Members, we proposed the establish- phant around the world. west’’. ment of the Asian Elephant Conserva- With fewer than 50,000 Asian elephants left (2) In establishing Tumacacori National His- tion Fund. The concept was modeled internationally, the animal has been placed on torical Park in 1990 to include the Tumacacori after the highly successful African Ele- the Endangered Species Act. The captive Mission and the ruins of the mission of Los phant Conservation Fund. breeding program at the Elephant Conserva- Santos Angeles de Guevavi and the Kino visita The fundamental goal of this legislation Center, however, is one of the most suc- and rancheria of Calabazas, Congress recog- tion was to obtain a small amount of cessful in the world, with over 12 elephant nized the importance of these sites ‘‘to protect Federal assistance for on-the-ground births in the last decade and is dedicated to and interpret, for the education and benefit of the public, sites in the State of Arizona associ- conservation projects. Fortunately, the care and husbandry of elephants. ated with the early Spanish missionaries and this important legislation was over- The Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthor- explorers of the 17th and 18th centuries’’. whelmingly approved by both bodies ization Act would enable critical conservation (3) Tumacacori National Historical Park plays and was finally signed into law in 1997. efforts to continue to protect endangered spe- a major role in interpreting the Spanish colonial Under the provisions of this act, $25 cies for future generations. Since 1997 when heritage of the United States. million could be set aside for the Asian the bill was first authorized, over 27 conserva- (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act are— elephant conservation funds until Sep- tion grants, matched in private funding, have (1) to protect and interpret the resources asso- tember 30, 2002. In fact, some $2.9 mil- been designated in nine different countries for ciated with the Tumacacori Mission by revising the boundary of Tumacacori National Historical lion in Federal funds have been allo- the protection of the Asian elephant. Park to include approximately 310 acres of land cated and these moneys have been The Act, which extends authorization to adjacent to the park; and matched by an additional $1.1 million 2007, will continue to help preserve the future (2) to enhance the visitor experience at in private donations. of the Asian elephant by supporting programs Tumacacori by developing access to these associ- These funds have been used to under- for the promotion of elephant conservation, re- ated mission resources. write 46 conservation projects in 12 settlement of elephants, education on popu- SEC. 3. BOUNDARY REVISION, TUMACACORI NA- range countries to help benefit the lation dynamics and feeding patterns and TIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, ARI- Asian elephant population. While the other important elephant conservation pro- ZONA. early indication is that the worldwide Section 1(b) of Public Law 101–344 (16 U.S.C. grams. 410ss(b)) is amended— population of Asian elephants has Please join me in support of the Asian Ele- (1) by inserting after the first sentence the fol- stopped its precipitous decline, it is un- phant Conservation Reauthorization Act and lowing new sentence: ‘‘The park shall also con- realistic to believe that $3 million can help to preserve the future of the Asian ele- sist of approximately 310 acres of land adjacent save the species from extinction. phant. to the original Tumacacori unit of the park and

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:30 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.021 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 generally depicted on the map entitled support the park expansion. It is our Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a ‘Tumacacori National Historical Park, Arizona understanding this expansion will few minutes to pay tribute to the Proposed Boundary Revision 2001’, numbered allow the National Park Service to chairman of the committee, the gen- 310/80,044, and dated July 2001.’’; and (2) in the last sentence— move park facilities away from his- tleman from Utah (Mr. HANSEN). He (A) by striking ‘‘The map’’ and inserting ‘‘The toric buildings and allow the park to has assisted the people of Arizona in maps’’; and recreate the mission and orchard as the many years that he has been chair- (B) by striking ‘‘the offices’’ and inserting they once appeared. man in the increase of monuments and ‘‘the appropriate offices’’. Tumacacori serves as a cultural and increase of parks, and so I want to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- historical touchstone for a variety of thank him for his support and his ant to the rule, the gentleman from different peoples, including Native friendship. Maryland (Mr. GILCHREST) and the gen- American, Spanish, Mexican, and Euro- Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I tlewoman from the Virgin Islands (Mrs. pean cultures. Expansion of this site yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from CHRISTENSEN) each will control 20 min- will allow improved interpretation and Arizona (Mr. KOLBE). utes. preservation of this valuable area. We Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the The Chair recognizes the gentleman commend our colleague, the gentleman gentleman for yielding me this time; from Maryland (Mr. GILCHREST). from Arizona (Mr. PASTOR), for his and I do rise in support of H.R. 2234, the Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I work on this legislation and support Tumacacori National Historical Park yield myself such time as I may con- the passage of H.R. 2234. Boundary Revision Act of 2001. And in sume. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he doing so, I want to pay special tribute Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2234, introduced by may consume to the gentleman from to my colleague, the gentleman from the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. PAS- Arizona (Mr. PASTOR). Arizona (Mr. PASTOR), whose idea and TOR), would authorize the expansion of Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I thank whose vision has brought this about the boundary of the Tumacacori Na- the gentlewoman from the Virgin Is- and which I believe is making a very tional Historical Park to include 310 lands for yielding me this time. significant improvement to this impor- acres of adjacent land. These lands As my good friend, the gentleman tant historical park. were originally part of a chain of mis- from Maryland (Mr. GILCHREST) and As has already been mentioned by sions established by the Spanish from the ranking member of the sub- earlier speakers, the legislation revises north-central Sonora, Mexico, to San committee, has explained, there is a the boundary of this historical park, Xavier del Bac near present-day Tuc- lot of history in the Tumacacori Na- the Tumacacori National Historical son. In 1908, President Theodore Roo- tional Park; and what we are attempt- Park, in southeastern Arizona, to in- sevelt set aside 9 acres immediately ing to do is to extend the boundaries to clude approximately 310 acres of land around the church and declared it a na- approximately 310 acres. The reason we which are now adjacent to the park. tional monument. Since that time, want to do this is that the park’s gen- The park includes three mission sites boundaries have been changed to in- eral management plan calls for the ac- that were established by Jesuit Father clude other significant missions, and in quisition of additional lands. We want Kino on the then-northern frontier of 1990 the monument was declared a Na- to ensure that the support facilities, New Spain. And of course this area has tional Historical Park. which are greatly needed, can be built a fascinating history of its relationship The park’s general management plan on the site but will not detract from with Spain and the Jesuit missions. identifies the need to acquire these ad- the historical mission. Father Kino established this mission ditional lands, which were all a part of Also, we want to create a living mu- in 1690, and the priests maintained a the original mission. The expansion seum, a living park; and so by acquir- presence at the mission for over 150 would allow the Park Service to re- ing the land, we will restore orchards years. However, when financial aid plant the orchard and add a program that were utilized during the time that from Spain ceased with the Mexican with livestock and farming, while en- the Spanish were coming to this mis- independence in 1821, all native Span- hancing the development of the Juan sion. There are two large properties iards were expelled from Mexico and Bautista de Anza National Historic now bordering the park. A 90-acre Tumacacori’s last resident Spanish Trail. The current landowners of the ranch lies to the south and east and priest was forced to leave. But the property are willing sellers and are this ranch contains the remains of the Mexican priests continued to maintain supportive of this legislation. historic orchard and other mission-re- it, even as Apache raids increased. Mr. Speaker, this legislation is sup- lated cultivated lands. To the north Then, in 1848, when the soldiers left the ported by both the majority and the and east, 220 acres of undeveloped land nearby town of Tubac, the residents of minority as well as the administration, contain the remains of the mission Tumacacori followed. and I urge my colleagues to support fields and sites that now have many ar- A few years later, in 1853, Tubac and the bill. tifacts. Tumacacori became part of the United Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The expansion of the park’s boundary States with the Gadsden Purchase that my time. would allow the Park Service to fur- added it to the territory of New Mexico Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I ther enhance the visitor’s experience at and Arizona. It was September 15, 1908, yield myself such time as I may con- Tumacacori by the replanted orchard when President Theodore Roosevelt sume. and by adding a living history pro- proclaimed this as a national monu- The Tumacacori Mission was de- gram. We also want to develop the ment and it was redesignated as a park clared a national monument in 1908, Juan Bautista de Anza National His- in 1990. making it one of the first monuments toric Trail that now exists on private Tumacacori is just a few miles from declared in the United States. The site land between Tumacacori and the town the ranch where I grew up. People then contains the ruins of the original mis- of Tubac. and people now go to this historic park sion church, which dates from the 17th In this last appropriation bill, in the to tour the mission park and to go century, as well as a limekiln and cem- Department of the Interior appropria- back and visit the late 17th and early etery. Over time, the monument was tions, which was signed by the Presi- 18th centuries. I remember as a expanded; and in 1990, the area was es- dent recently, included was $1 million schoolchild many visits to this wonder- tablished as a National Historical to construct administration and main- ful place and the sense of history and Park. tenance facilities at this park, remov- culture that it brings to all of us that However, certain features of the coming these functions from the viewed live there and to, I think, all the people pound, including an irrigation ditch historical areas. This is an important of the United States. and orchard, lie on private lands adja- first step taken by this Congress to- Today, we are recognizing the impor- cent to the park. H.R. 2234 revises the ward preserving the history of this tance of this historic site both for what boundary of the park to include an ad- monumental place and these beautiful it was in the 17th century and what it ditional 310 acres which were originally times. I ask the House to now take the will continue to be in the 21st century. part of the mission. The land is divided next step by increasing the boundaries I am very pleased to support this legis- into two parcels and both landowners of the park. lation and urge its adoption.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA7.011 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9 Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I There was no objection. nizing the importance of mentoring. have no further requests for time, and f The resolution, introduced by the gen- I yield back the balance of my time. tleman from Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE), Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE OF reminds us all of the important role yield myself such time as I may con- REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING that caring adults play in the lives of sume to highly compliment the gen- BENEFITS OF MENTORING our Nation’s youth; and I thank the tleman from Arizona (Mr. PASTOR) and Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I move to gentleman for his work in Congress as the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. suspend the rules and agree to the reso- well as his work with his own men- KOLBE) for their dedication to this leg- lution (H. Res. 330) expressing the sense toring organization, TeamMates of Ne- islation and for an informed statement of the House of Representatives regard- braska, on this important issue. about the history of this area. ing the benefits of mentoring. Today’s teens cope with major phys- I know it must be beautiful to both The Clerk read as follows: ical changes, emotional ups and downs, gentlemen, and I am sure that they are peer pressures, and a changing iden- very happy it is going to be protected. H. RES. 330 Whereas the future course of the United tity; but they are also confronted by a Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to more complex and impersonal society take this opportunity to commend our col- States depends on its children and youth; Whereas educated, confident, and nurtured where drugs and alcohol are easily league, Representative PASTOR, for his work available and tragedies such as AIDS on this important legislation. children will make our Nation stronger; Whereas research has shown that men- Given that we are still a comparatively and violence strike too close to home. toring measurably affects young people by In this time of growth and uncertainty, young nation, the list of sites in the United increasing school attendance, improving States dating from the 17th century is a short our children need positive role models rates of secondary school graduation and col- or mentors in their lives. one. We must be certain to provide those few lege attendance, decreasing involvement we have with the protection they deserve. This with drugs and alcohol, and decreasing vio- Simply, a mentor is an adult who, legislation achieves this important goal. lent behavior; along with parents, provide young peo- Furthermore, few sites in America speak to Whereas considerable numbers of our Na- ple with support, counsel, and friend- the history of such a broad array of peoples. tion’s children face difficult circumstances: 1 ship. Most importantly, mentors are This area is rich in Native American, Spanish, out of 4 children lives with only 1 parent; 1 people who care. And for many people, Mexican and European culture. Such rich and out of 10 children is born to teenaged par- that makes all the difference. diverse history must be preserved and H.R. ents; 1 out of 5 children lives in poverty; and According to recent research, chil- 1 out of 10 children will not finish secondary dren with mentors are 46 percent less 2234 will do just that. school; Representative PASTOR has described to me Whereas mentoring is a proven, effective likely to begin using illegal drugs, 52 the annual fiesta held at the old mission at- strategy to combat such circumstances by percent less likely to skip school, and tended by hundreds of people representing matching a caring, responsible adult with a 33 percent less likely to get into fights. each of the cultures which value this site. I am child to provide guidance, stability, and di- In addition, children of mentors re- very pleased that, thanks to Representative rection to the child and to build the child’s ported greater confidence in their per- PASTOR’s diligence, this year’s fiesta may take confidence; formance at school and better relation- place on an expanded site that more accu- Whereas it is estimated that more than ships with their families. rately represents the way this historic area 16,000,000 children in the United States need or want a mentor but mentoring programs b 1315 once looked. nationwide serve at most 750,000 of such chil- We thank our Republican colleagues for Despite these positive outcomes, too dren; many children who need a mentor do their assistance in moving this legislation, Whereas a coalition of mentoring organiza- commend Representative PASTOR for his hard tions have designated January as National not have one. In my State of Delaware work and urge our colleagues to support H.R. Mentoring Month; alone, an estimated 10,000 young people 2234. Whereas the establishment of a National could benefit from a positive, sup- Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I have Mentoring Month would emphasize the im- portive relationship with an adult; but no further requests for time, and I portance of mentoring and recognize with only 7,000 are currently served. yield back the balance of my time and praise and gratitude the many individuals in Nationally, more than 16 million urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote on the legislation. the United States who are involved with children need a mentor, but current The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mentoring; and programs reach only 750,000. It is, question is on the motion offered by Whereas the establishment of a National Mentoring Month would encourage more in- therefore, appropriate that this Janu- the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. dividuals to volunteer as mentors, to the ary, the inaugural National Mentoring GILCHREST) that the House suspend the benefit of our Nation’s children: Now, there- Month, we encourage caring adults to rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2234, as fore, be it reach out to the children and youth in amended. Resolved, That it is the sense of the House their communities. In Delaware, every- The question was taken. of Representatives that mentoring relation- one from the Governor and the Dela- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ships can benefit America’s youth and result ware Mentoring Council to local busi- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of in improved school attendance and academic nesses will be working hard to recruit achievement. those present have voted in the affirm- 1,000 new mentors. It is my hope that ative. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- other States will rise to the challenge Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, ant to the rule, the gentleman from to connect each of our Nation’s chil- on that I demand the yeas and nays. Delaware (Mr. CASTLE) and the gentle- dren with caring adults. The yeas and nays were ordered. woman from California (Mrs. DAVIS) As part of that effort, I want to rec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- each will control 20 minutes. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the ognize the many businesses, churches, The Chair recognizes the gentleman and community groups that partner Chair’s prior announcement, further from Delaware (Mr. CASTLE). proceedings on this motion will be with our schools to provide mentors to postponed. GENERAL LEAVE children in need as well as the informal Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask mentoring relationships that exist be- f unanimous consent that all Members tween teachers, coaches, and neigh- GENERAL LEAVE may have 5 legislative days in which to bors. I also want to recognize those Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I ask revise and extend their remarks on H. who lend their expertise or contribute unanimous consent that all Members Res. 330. financially to mentoring organizations. may have 5 legislative days within The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Their support is as important as volun- which to revise and extend their re- objection to the request of the gen- teering to become a mentor. marks and include extraneous material tleman from Delaware? The events of September 11, as tragic in the RECORD on the two bills just con- There was no objection. as they were, taught us about charity, sidered, H.R. 700 and H.R. 2234. Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield heroism, and our own capacity to care The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there myself such time as I may consume. about others. As we pause to recall the objection to the request of the gen- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support teacher, neighbor, or coach who made a tleman from Maryland? of H. Res. 330, the legislation recog- positive impression on our lives, I hope

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.025 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 we will return the favor by becoming a military mentoring programs which family member, who saw something mentor to a child in need. Together we are making a real difference. For ex- special in them and mentored them. can guide our Nation’s youth into ample, the Department of Military Af- Everyone can be that life-changing in- adulthood, helping them reach their fairs and the Florida National Guard, fluence in a young person’s future. fullest potential. I cannot imagine a in conjunction with the State of Flor- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of greater gift. ida, has designed a program called my time. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman About Face, which brings low-income, Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield for his resolution, and I urge an ‘‘aye’’ at-risk kids into National Guard ar- such time as he may consume to the vote. mory facilities to increase their func- gentleman from Ohio (Mr. BOEHNER). Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tional life skills, to improve their basic Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I thank my time. skills, teach computer literacy, and my colleagues for bringing this resolu- Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- help them with their homework. More tion to the floor today. er, I yield myself such time as I may importantly, they teach kids that We all know that far too many chil- consume. someone cares about them and their fu- dren in our society do not have strong (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and ture. role models at home. Parents are too was given permission to revise and ex- Personally, I had the wonderful op- busy; or in many neighborhoods, par- tend her remarks.) portunity to be the first executive di- ents may not even exist. What we have Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- rector of the Aaron Price Fellows profound around the country is that men- er, I thank the gentleman from Dela- gram. I developed an educational en- toring really does work. It provides a ware (Mr. CASTLE) for this opportunity richment program focused on civic re- role model for many of these children to join him in support of National Men- sponsibility with a group of 40 young that they do not see on a day-to-day toring Month. Hundreds of thousands people of diverse ethnic and economic basis in their own lives. I congratulate of children each year have an oppor- backgrounds drawn from several local the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. tunity to grow into stronger young high schools each year. Each student OSBORNE), the coach, as we call him, people and adults because of the caring was involved in the program for 3 for bringing this resolution to the floor attention of an older person. This rela- years, and what they learned from one and keeping our attention focused on tionship can move a child’s life in im- another and the people with whom mentoring. As the chairman of the portant directions; but we need not they met throughout the city gave Committee on Education and the just hundreds of thousands, but mil- them lifelong learning skills. One of Workforce, the gentleman from Ne- lions, of volunteers to address the lives the favorite trips for each class was braska (Mr. OSBORNE) has not let a of those young people who would ben- coming to Washington, D.C., where the week go in the last year when he did efit from this personal attention. students saw for themselves this polit- not talk to me about the need to pro- The gentleman from Delaware (Mr. ical process. mote mentoring. CASTLE) expressed the dimensions of Did it make a difference in students Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1, which we passed the need. It is our hope that National lives? As they continued to keep in last December and the President signed Mentoring Month will focus many touch with me, I see young people, into law several weeks ago, contains a more people on this opportunity. I many of whom came from lower-eco- significant amount of funding for a new would like to take a few minutes to nomic circumstances, whose aspira- mentoring program to provide seed share my own experiences with a vari- tions and educational achievement money to generate more mentors ety of mentoring programs. As a school have led them to become teachers and around the country. During the signing board member in San Diego, we ap- bankers, social workers, international of the bill, the President himself proved programs which encouraged relief workers and even a town mayor. talked about the need for mentoring, older students to act as mentors to I am honored to have two former fel- and suggested to people if they really younger ones. For example, a fifth lows working on my staff. Jennette wanted to do something and help grade student might meet regularly Lawrence is a valued legislative assist- young people in need, go to a school with a first grader to read with her. ant here. Todd Gloria, a field rep- and become a mentor. Eighth grade students might write sto- resentative in the district, earned a I think that action and the action we ries in their creative writing class and Truman Fellowship to go to graduate are taking today will help bring this to present them to third graders. These school, but wanted first to be part of more people’s attention. It will help can be quality learning experiences for our political process. After being an in- children. But as important as it is for each pair of young people. tern in my office and then graduating us to help children, I also think that There are programs like Rolling from UCSD, Arzo Mansury chose to mentors themselves get an awful lot Readers that coordinate regular pair- work resettling new Afghan refugees, out of mentoring. I think the gentle- ing of children and volunteer adults to people from her birth country, and now woman from San Diego just dem- coach reading skills. These volunteers hopes to be part of the rehabilitation onstrated to us what it meant her to be may be retired or working, but can be process of that country. a mentor to this young man. flexible in their hours; and I am proud The stories are legion, but I would I have people in my district who are that one of my staff members, Carla like to close with the memory of a very mentors. And I remember one specifi- Meyers, has been a lunchtime volun- special young man, Willie Jones. Liv- cally, Mr. Richard Scott from Sidney, teer, meeting once a week, to read with ing in a low-income area punctuated by Ohio, a retired construction company a student in a Capitol Hill elementary gangs and drugs, Willie became a executive. He and his wife are mentors school. model citizen, a fine student, and a in an elementary school in Sidney, and In San Diego we have an award win- neighborhood leader in urging others the richness they get out of helping ning school, the Monarch School, to leave gangs. Unfortunately, as he young people is something that en- which brings homeless children who prepared to leave for a 4-year scholar- riches their lives by reaching out to often have not been in school into an ship at Cornell, where he would study help others. educational setting. The Downtown to be a doctor, Willie was gunned down Mr. Speaker, let me congratulate all Rotary Club recruits its members on in a drive-by shooting. those today who are mentoring around one-on-one mentors to spend regular Rather than focus on his death, I like the country, and let us encourage more time with these needy young people, to think that my mentoring helped of our fellow citizens to take an hour a often in after-school hours. Willie become the outstanding young week or two hours a week and go to a Coming from San Diego with its man that he was; and in his own short local school and help one young person large military population, I took the years, his mentoring had led other in America get a better life. opportunity to sponsor an amendment young people to stronger adult lives. Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- to the Juvenile Justice Bill to encour- When I meet successful adults from er, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman age one-on-one mentoring programs for challenging backgrounds and ask them from California (Mr. SCHIFF). at-risk juveniles with the Department what made the difference in their lives, Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise in of Defense personnel. There are several it is always an adult, usually not a support of the resolution and urge my

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:30 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.028 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11 fellow citizens to join the mentoring in our private jobs or in teaching or in ment, encourages young people not program near where they live. Several any profession, we hope makes a posi- just to watch television but to read a years ago when I was a State senator in tive difference in lives; but the result is book, to go out and help someone, to Sacramento, we had a hearing at which often intangible and unknown. I en- provide some service. Father Greg Boyle testified. Father courage my colleagues to become a I urge all of my colleagues to support Boyle works with at-risk youth in Los mentor because the results are very this very important resolution. It Angeles, and he was asked if he could tangible, seen every day in the face of means so much. It will send a strong point to any one thing that distin- the young person mentored. message that will urge other Ameri- guished those young people from at- Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman cans to give a little time, to share a risk backgrounds that led to their suc- from Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE) and the little time, to give of yourself. That is cess, that was a cause for their high gentlewoman from California (Mrs. what life is all about, helping others, achievement; and he said that they all DAVIS) for being our Democratic floor especially those that have been sort of had two common characteristics: they manager. left out and do not have the benefits of maybe a wonderful, loving family, got a job, and they had a mentor. They b 1330 had the dignity, the discipline, the maybe do not have the benefit of a hope that comes from work; and they Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- good head start. I think mentoring had a mentor, someone who cared er, I yield such time as he may con- helps people to catch up, helps those whether they succeeded or failed. It sume to the gentleman from Georgia that have been left out and left behind. might have been a member of the cler- (Mr. LEWIS). I urge my colleagues to support this gy, a parent, a grandparent, a proba- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, very important resolution. I thank my tion officer or a teacher, but someone I want to thank the gentlewoman from friends on both sides of the aisle for who cared about what happened to that California for yielding me this time. bringing this resolution before us. child’s life. Those words had such an Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield air of truth about them, I have kept of this resolution. I want to take the such time as he may consume to the them with me to this day. time to salute the many youth organi- distinguished gentleman from Mary- Mr. Speaker, 15 years ago I became a zations and groups, and not just youth land (Mr. GILCHREST). mentor. I walked into the Big Brothers organizations and groups but adult or- Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I of Greater Los Angeles; and I was ganizations and groups; and salute all thank the gentleman from Delaware matched with a young man, then 7 of the mentors, people who are making for yielding me this time, and I want to years old, David McMillan. It was one a difference in the lives of our children, thank the gentleman from Nebraska of the best days of my life when I be- our young people. (Mr. OSBORNE) for offering this legisla- came a Big Brother. We started out This is a time to salute groups such tion, this resolution, to us this after- going to the beach, the movies, roller as the Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers noon and to all those people who this skating and going to the park, or read- and Big Sisters and groups and organi- afternoon have participated in this dis- ing or talking with each other. He zations like the 100 Black Men of cussion and expressed their feelings on would give me criticism of my music America for their commitment and the concept of mentoring and the ben- taste, and I would accept it. We would dedication to mentoring by ensuring efit that is the result. spend time just catching up on each that all children and young people have A number of us in here, I am sure, other’s lives; and we have become in a valuable skills. This sense of caring, have done some type of mentoring very short space of time, family to this sense of sharing, this sense of giv- throughout our adult years and have each other, and we have shared in each ing of ourselves to help others, some- found that specific relationships be- other’s successes and failures and trials times as a mentor, as some have stated tween adults and children are gen- and tribulations. It has been one of the much earlier, you learn more and you erally, especially in the context of best additions to my life. probably receive more than you actu- mentoring, long lasting, they provide So while I cannot speak from the ally give. It is part of the American friendship between the mentor and the point of view of a mentee, I can speak tradition that we participate in a sense child that is being mentored, they pro- from the point of view of a mentor of caring and sharing, for our young vide an avenue, an opportunity for the about how it enriches the life of the people, for our children to have a rela- child to understand what is beyond the mentor. tionship with adults, to have safe next curve, what are the opportunities David is doing phenomenally well. He places to go after school hours. that are out there, what are the fears graduated from Yale University and is There are so many organizations and that I have for the future or my now a graduate student at USC where so many groups all across America present circumstance. Mentoring is an he is an aspiring film maker. I am fre- that are doing tremendous, unbeliev- extraordinary opportunity to do a quently asked whether, but for my in- able things to help mold and shape our number of very positive things. fluence in David’s life, do I think he young people, which is so necessary A number of years ago, shortly after would have gone on to Yale University. during this time in our history. I got out of the service and I was in my And after much reflection, I have to Mentoring not only gives children a early twenties, and I thought I was say no. I think he would have gone on head start but also meets the serious quite old when I was in my early to Harvard University, which is, of public responsibility of protecting our twenties, myself, some of my brothers course, the cruelest thing one can say young people, showing our young peo- and some friends who had recently to a Yalie. So if David is watching, I ple a different way, a better way, a come back from Vietnam or were start- got him again. But this has more than more excellent way. So many children ing college got together with a lawyer a grain of truth in it. David is an ex- and so many young people in so many and a minister to create a Boy Scout ceptional young man, and he comes troubled communities need someone to troop for designated legally, judicially from an exceptional family. hold their hand, to show them the way, designated juvenile delinquents. We David would have done well under to show them the light. These men- had 20 young teenagers in that troop. any circumstance; but there are many, toring relationships benefit American Ten were white and 10 were black. many young people who really need the children, and in so many instances it None of us had a college education, but benefit of a mentor, need the benefit of improves the larger community and we understood the relationship be- someone in their lives to help them creates a greater sense of community, tween young people and responsible gain direction, gain a sense of self- a greater sense of family, a greater adults to open an avenue of oppor- worth, a sense of purpose, and most im- sense of what I like to call one house, tunity. We stayed with those teenagers portant of all, a sense of being loved by that we all are in the same house, that for about a year; then we all went off someone else. we all are in this thing together. to college or we got married or we went I hope this resolution today will en- I think in a city like Atlanta, my someplace else. courage more Americans to become city, and in other places where you Mr. Speaker, those teenagers are now mentors to make a contribution. Much have mentors working, it improves in their forties. They are not young of what we do, whether in Congress or school attendance, academic achieve- adults. They are middle-aged adults.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.031 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 Whenever we run into them periodi- agreed to have a mentor on one condi- this country for what he had done in cally, they still talk about the first tion. He said, ‘‘Just don’t give me a his own form of mentoring, which was time that they caught a fish, the first white guy.’’ Naturally we matched him coaching; but he had a strong bent for time they built a campfire, the first up with a white mentor, an AT&T exec- mentoring which we heard about early time they went on a long hike, the first utive named Paul Hurling. He worked and often since he has been here. He time they actually sat with an adult with him every week. They became has become the conscience of the House and read a book. The idea of mentoring friends. To make a long story short, by of Representatives with respect to the is a long-term idea; and the positive the end of his high school career, subject of mentoring. He is clearly one benefits to the child, the teenager, the Lennard went on to become Orange of, if not the national leader on the young adult and the adult that is in- County Student of the Year. He won whole subject of mentoring in this volved is rather enormous. two tickets to an Orlando Magic bas- country. We are delighted that he was Mr. Speaker, I will close with this ketball game through a school raffle. able to get here. He did have some statement: there are many Americans He called up his mentor and said, ‘‘I’m transportation problems and has just that have extraordinary talents. Those so excited, I won two front row tick- made it. talents are in music, they are in art, ets.’’ His mentor replied, ‘‘That’s great. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. they are in math, they are in the Why don’t you invite your best friend.’’ SIMPSON). The gentleman from Ne- sciences, they are just in being a Lennard replied, ‘‘That’s why I called braska (Mr. OSBORNE) is recognized for human; and each one of those adults you.’’ Mentoring literally makes a dif- 7 minutes. that has a specific talent is unique. ference in people’s lives. Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, I appre- That unique person can give that I commend Coach OSBORNE for bring- ciate the kind comments of the gen- young child a perspective on the won- ing forth this resolution. I urge all my tleman and rise in strong support of ders of our country and the world, op- colleagues to support it. I know in this resolution. portunities that can be unmatched. Florida, Governor Jeb Bush has just Over the last 36 years of my life, I Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 announced this week a mentoring ini- was involved in coaching and dealt minutes to the gentleman from Florida tiative throughout the entire State with young people on a daily basis. I guess some of the observations I had (Mr. KELLER). that is going to result in 115,000 people were not all positive. We saw some tre- Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I thank having mentors. I think Congress is ap- mendous changes in our culture, in our the gentleman for yielding me this propriately recognizing the importance young people, over those 36 years. time. I rise today as a supporter and of National Mentoring Month. I urge Some of those changes had to do with original cosponsor of Coach OSBORNE’s my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this family. I think many people can intu- mentoring resolution, which honors important resolution. itively understand those things that I National Mentoring Month and recog- Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 am talking about. In the early 1960s, nizes the benefits of mentoring. minute to the distinguished gentleman we saw very few people that we were I would like to tell my colleagues a from Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON), a member recruiting dealing with living without little bit about my background and of the Committee on Education and the both of their biological parents. Today, why mentoring is important for edu- Workforce, who had so much to do with that number is almost 50 percent, so cation. Before getting elected to Con- H.R. 1 last year. there is a huge number have had some gress, I had the happy privilege of serv- Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, I thank dysfunction in their families. ing as the volunteer chairman of the the gentleman from Delaware for yield- Orlando/Orange County Compact Pro- We went from a 5 percent out-of-wed- ing me this time. lock birthrate in 1960 to 33 percent gram, which is the largest mentoring I rise really to praise the gentleman today. Currently, we have 18 million fa- program for public schools in the State from Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE). This is a therless children in our country. I of Florida. I also had the opportunity man who has written a resolution that guess I saw firsthand that when your to serve as a mentor myself to two stu- is a reflection of the life that he has father is not around and many times dents at Boone High School in Orlando. lived, by being a mentor to hundreds of does not even care to stay around long I learned firsthand how important that young athletes, being a father figure enough to see what you look like, it is to education, particularly as it re- for those that did not have them, being leaves a hole in your life. Usually, you lates to preventing children from drop- a person who demonstrated the dif- are spending the rest of your life some- ping out of high school. ference in right and wrong. This House how trying to fill that gap, and some- In the State of Florida, we had a big is fortunate to have the gentleman times it is with all the wrong things. problem. Only 53 percent of our chil- from Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE), and we There has been a tremendous amount dren were graduating from high school, will be fortunate today to unanimously of change in our family structure. worst in the country. In Orlando, my pass this resolution. We have also seen some significant hometown, we decided to do something In John Kennedy’s inauguration, changes in the culture. We currently about it in 1988 by creating the Or- there was a poem by Robert Frost read are the most violent country in the lando/Orange County Compact Pro- which ended, ‘‘Two roads diverged in a world for children in regard to homi- gram, which is a mentoring program yellow wood and I took the one less cide and suicide. Second place is not that matches up students at risk of traveled by and that made all the dif- even very close. We have also seen dropping out of high school with busi- ference.’’ some significant increases in drugs and ness people from the local community, For many of America’s youngsters, alcohol. And, of course, all of these sort of like a Big Brothers/Big Sisters, what makes all the difference in the things have been very harmful to our program where they meet 1 hour a road less traveled by is a positive men- children. week. The results of mentoring proved tor to show them the light, show them I guess from my standpoint, the to be dramatic. Over the past 10 years, the way, and show them the direction. greatest threat to our country today is 98 percent of the students in the Com- I praise the author, the gentleman not terrorism, it is not the economy, it pact program graduated from high from Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE). I am is not Social Security, it is not Medi- school, the number-one graduation rate pleased to give my support to this im- care. Rather, it is what is happening to in the United States. From worst to portant resolution. our young people, because if our young first. Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield people are not in good shape, do not Let me just give one example why the balance of my time to the gen- have the character, do not have the this was successful. There is a young tleman from Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE), background to hold this country to- man named Lennard who is an African the distinguished sponsor of the resolu- gether, we will go the way of many American student at Jones High tion. I think the gentleman from Geor- other civilizations. School, an inner city school in down- gia (Mr. ISAKSON) said it wonderfully town Orlando. He was struggling in well. The gentleman from Nebraska b 1345 school, making Ds and Fs, skipping (Mr. OSBORNE) came obviously to Con- So, we cannot pass a law that is school, had been arrested for selling gress with a very distinguished back- going to solve these problems, unfortu- drugs. He was going to drop out. He ground, recognized by most people in nately, but we can provide a mentor. A

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:35 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.033 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H13 mentor is an adult who cares, who af- tor going on all around the country. In addi- Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- firms, who supports and provides a vi- tion, last week, President Bush signed a proc- er, I yield myself such time as I may sion for young people. So many young lamation naming January National Mentoring consume. people really do not have an idea of Month. In addition, a postage stamp promoting Mr. Speaker, it has been a pleasure what they could be or what they could mentoring is now available through the United to be here today and to speak in sup- accomplish, and that is where a mentor States Postal Service. port of the National Mentoring Month. oftentimes comes in. So far, 29 States have officially created for- I want to thank my colleague the gen- Mentoring works. Studies, many mal State mentoring partnerships, which are tleman from Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE) studies, have shown these particular bipartisan collaborative efforts of public and for his distinguished career in working data: A mentoring program will reduce private sector leaders to increase the number with young people. We really appre- absenteeism from school by more than of young people with mentors, increase re- ciate that. The gentleman has been a 50 percent, produces significantly bet- sources dedicated to mentoring, ensure quality great role model. ter grades, higher graduation rates. In standards, and expand mentor programming. In closing, as we remember Martin addition, mentoring reduces drug abuse Altogether, in the year 2000, state mentoring Luther King, Jr. this week, I recall by nearly 50 percent and also signifi- partnerships: that he said, ‘‘Everyone can be a drum cant reductions in alcohol abuse and Recruited over 66,000 mentors; major for peace.’’ Paraphrasing him, also reduces smoking. It also results in Trained nearly 25,000 mentors; everyone can be a drum major for men- a significant reduction in teen preg- Provided technical assistance to over 3,300 toring. nancy and promiscuous behavior. It re- organizations; Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. sults in improved self-esteem, personal Responded to nearly 15,000 inquiries; hygiene and interpersonal relation- Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield Leveraged over $11 million in new re- myself such time as I may consume. ships. Finally, a good mentoring pro- sources for mentoring; and gram reduces fighting, antisocial be- Mr. Speaker, in final closing, I would Partnered with over 2,800 program pro- havior and criminal behavior by sig- like to thank the gentlewoman from viders. nificant degrees. California (Mrs. DAVIS) and also thank Currently in the United States we Two really excellent examples of States with obviously the gentleman from Ne- are mentoring roughly 500,000 young a strong commitment to mentoring are Cali- braska (Mr. OSBORNE), but also all the people, and it is estimated by school fornia and Florida. other speakers who spoke here today. authorities and people who work with In California, an executive order of Governor All these individuals spoke of inci- young people we have approximately 20 Pete Wilson launched the Governor’s Men- dents from their own lives or incidents million young people who are des- toring Partnership in 1995. The initial $10 mil- in their lives and incidents they knew perately in need of a mentor. So we feel lion investment made by the State has grown about in which young people were that this initiative is a step in the to $23.4 million per year, to invest in grants to helped by mentoring. I think any rea- right direction. quality local mentoring programs. Further, the soning person who has seen mentoring It is only a start. It can provide some initial goal of 250,000 young people in quality in action knows what a valuable sub- significant data as to what works, mentoring relationships has grown to 1 million. stitute it can be sometimes for what is what is the best way to mentor, and we In addition, California’s initiative allows re- missing in somebody’s life to help plan to have at least some mentoring lease-time policy for State employees of 40 them. For that reason, I would hope we programs in every State in the Union hours per year. Twenty-nine local mentoring would all unanimously embrace this that will give us the data that we need partnerships have been created throughout legislation before us. to follow this valuable exercise. the State and $800,000 is available per year Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, as a cospon- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my col- for technical assistance. Finally, to survive into sor of the resolution, this Member wishes to leagues on the Committee on Edu- the future, a private sector foundation devel- add his strong support for H. Res. 330, which cation and the Workforce for their sup- oped to secure private dollars for the initiative. expresses the sense of the House of Rep- port, and urge adoption of this meas- In Florida, Governor Jeb Bush launched the resentatives that a National Mentoring Month ure. Governor’s Mentoring Initiative in 1999. It has should be established. In addition to raising Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this a statewide goal to recruit 200,000 mentors. awareness, a key goal of the effort is to en- resolution, which recognizes the benefits of Governor Bush signed an executive order al- courage more individuals to become mentors. mentoring and the thoughtful investments in lowing all executive officer staff 1 paid hour of This Member would like to commend the mentoring programs that have been made administrative leave, and the Florida Cabinet distinguished gentleman from Ohio (Mr. across the country. I have spoken of the bene- passed an administrative order allowing State BOEHNER), the chairman of the House Com- fits of mentoring many times on this floor and employees 1 paid hour of administrative leave mittee on Education and the Workforce, and I am pleased that the House is now consid- (as a result 1,800 mentored in May). The the distinguished gentleman from California ering this resolution. State of Florida has committed over $12 mil- (Mr. MILLER), the ranking member of the On Monday of this week, I was in Omaha, lion in direct support of mentoring initiative House Committee on Education and the Work- NE, with Governor Mike Johanns who signed through the legislature and a 13 percent in- force for bringing this important resolution to a proclamation naming January as Mentoring crease to public schools of tutoring and men- the House floor today. This Member would Month in Nebraska. Other States have held toring. Florida has also created a Corporate also like to commend the distinguished gen- big kickoff events in January to commemorate Honor Role with over 60 businesses that sup- tleman from Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE) for National Mentoring Month: port mentoring programs. sponsoring H. Res. 330 and for his personal Minnesota held a kick-off event at the State I am pleased that Congress has made the interest in establishing mentoring relationships Capitol building on January 3 that included commitment to support mentoring through au- nationwide. sports figures, political leaders, youth, and thorization and appropriations for the Men- Many children throughout the United States media. toring for Success Program, which is author- face difficult situations—and when matched Delaware held an event announcing their ized at $17.5 million for fiscal year 2002. This with a caring and responsible adult, positive commitment to recruit 1,000 new mentors for tiny investment can reap huge dividends. Men- results ensue. Research has shown that men- Delaware children. toring can make such a difference in the lives toring benefits young people in a positive Ohio had a televised Outstanding Mentor of young people who need the support of a manner by increasing school attendance, im- Awards event that included State representa- strong role model in their lives. I hope that proving rates of secondary school graduation tives, television personalities, and representa- thousands of children can benefit from men- and college attendance, decreasing involve- tives from the schools and volunteer commis- tors thanks to the strong support offered for ment with drugs and alcohol, and reducing sion as presenters and judges. mentoring programs at the Federal, State, and violent behavior. Boston had a roundtable on ‘‘Who mentored local levels. Every child deserves a chance to Mr. Speaker, in closing, this Member urges you’’ followed by a ‘‘Mentoring Evening with succeed, and, for many, mentoring can make his colleagues to support H. Res. 330. the Boston Celtics.’’ the difference. Please support this resolution Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise to There are dozens of other events, including to commend the hard work of so many making comment on the positive attributes of men- mentor recruitment fairs, training events, fun a difference in the lives of our Nation’s young toring. In the days of yesteryear, it was be- events for mentors and the children they men- people. lieved one needed a toga to be mentor,

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.035 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 whereas the prote´ge´s would sit at the feet of local communities. The youth of America need invite him and the 72 cosponsors of the the wise one and learned the mysteries of life. positive direction and mentoring is a great way Younger Americans Act to work with me on In our modern world, we have a more accu- to do this. getting that bill passed. Only then will we have rate definition of contemporary trends in men- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. a national youth development policy that toring. Mentoring is known as the most fre- Speaker, I want to first and foremost thank my assures all children and youth have access to quent and effective method of transmitting colleague from Nebraska, TOM OSBORNE, for the educational, health, and economic re- knowledge and wisdom in society; virtually ev- bringing this resolution to the floor. He is the sources they need to realize their full potential. eryone has experienced it. author of the mentoring program recently Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, In an educational setting, mentoring has signed into law by the President as part of the I rise this afternoon in support of H. Res. 330, proven to be beneficial to all parties, be it, No Child Left Behind Act and he is also a co- which expresses the sense of this body renew teachers learning from veteran professors sponsor of my bill, the Younger Americans garding the benefits of mentoring. or students developing their perception of the Act, which would make youth development Mentoring is a proven strategy that dramati- world at large. Considerable studies have indi- programs such as mentoring, a national pri- cally improves the lives of young people by cated a lesser attrition rate among new teach- ority. matching a caring, responsible individual with ers whose induction program included men- Mr. Speaker, consider the following: them. toring. In 1998, a National Association of State Twenty-Two percent of violent crime victims A mentor’s guidance helps a young person Boards of Education survey found that among in the United States are juveniles and children build confidence, enthusiasm, and trust. Stud- new special education teachers who continued under age 12 make up approximately one ies have shown that mentoring has a definitive to teach for a second year, 20 percent noted fourth of all juvenile victims known to police. impact on young people by increasing attend- that they stayed because of the mentoring My State of California ranks 48th among the ance at school, improving rates of high-school support they had received. 50 States and the District of Columbia for the graduation and college attendance, and de- It is worth mentioning that both mentors and percentage of youth detained in the California creasing involvement with drugs and violent prote´ge´s responded favorably to the mentoring Youth Authority (CYA), county camps, juvenile behaviors. Mentoring opens young people’s process. The experienced teachers were en- halls, and private institutions. eyes to a brighter future. Research further indicates that mentors also thusiastic because they believed that men- Nationally, we know that alcohol and drug benefit: One study found that 75 percent of toring allowed them to help others improve use among youth remains a serious public the mentors surveyed reported that their men- themselves, receive respect and obtain fresh health concern. In California, we are finding toring experience had a ‘‘very positive’’ effect ideas and energy from the new teachers. The that while self-reported teen drug use declined on their lives. And 83 percent indicated that prote´ge´s, on the other hand, demonstrated in the mid-eighties through the early nineties, they learned or gained personally from their more complete planning, more effective class- we are now experiencing a strong rebound. mentoring experience. room instruction, and more target goal setting. And, children are using more dangerous drugs The biggest challenge facing mentoring, Other studies on the same subject dem- such as heroin and methamphetamines. however, is that mentors are in short supply. onstrated the influence mentoring can have on We also know that the need for adult-super- It is estimated that only 5 percent of the 16 younger students. It gives them a head start to vised environments in the after school hours is million young people who need or want men- a successful life. In a 1995 Impact Study by significant. About half of all California children tors have them. There are simply not enough Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, we now ages 5 to 14 have both parents or a single mentors to go around. know that 53 percent of these students were parent working at least 30 hours per week. Mentoring can occur in various forms. An less likely to skip school; 46 percent were less These numbers describe just some of the adult can regularly contribute one lunch hour likely to begin using illegal drugs; and 37 per- problems our children face. For too long how- a week to help a student strengthen reading cent less likely to skip a class. ever, we have focused on providing remedies skills. A young person and her mentor can The Quantum Opportunity Program funded to these problems that only address the nega- hang around once a week and play basketball, by the Ford Foundation showed that high tive behaviors instead of looking at ways that go to a museum, or visit a historical site. Any school students from families receiving public promote the positive and healthy development amount of consistent, quality time together will assistance who had a mentor were more likely of our youth. make a difference in the lives of young peo- This resolution takes us in this new direction than others to graduate from high school and ple. enroll in college. They also had fewer arrests. where the focus is placed squarely on what On January 18, President Bush proclaimed Mr. Speaker, mentoring is truly a valuable children need to grow into healthy, safe, and January 2002 as National Mentoring Month tool at the disposal of anyone who is willing to well-educated adults. Making sure that all chil- and encouraged Americans to serve as role assist those in need. Many successful people dren have access to a caring and responsible models for our country’s youth and to volun- started this way. I hope this tool will be used adult relationship through quality mentoring teer as mentors. Governors, Mayors, and more readily across the Nation. programs is critical to this effort. other government officials around the country Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, There is an overwhelming body of research have also passed similar proclamations for I rise today to address the importance of men- to demonstrate the benefits of programs that their own communities. toring. In today’s society, our children face guide youth development in a positive manner. As a concerned citizen and Chair of the many challenges and they need every bit of According to a report released by Public/Pri- Congressional Children’s Caucus, I urge my help that we can provide for them. Mentors vate Ventures, a child’s involvement in a men- colleagues to support this legislation and to can provide that extra help for our children. toring relationship with a caring and respon- continue our hard work to ensure that children Matching a caring, responsible individual with sible adult can reduce their participation in al- have hope for a bright future. a young person is a proven strategy that im- cohol and drugs and increase attendance in Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in proves the life of that person. A mentor’s guid- school. We also know that students with adult strong support of this important resolution rec- ance helps to build up their confidence, enthu- supervision during after-school hours have ognizing the benefits of mentoring, and I also siasm, and trust. Studies have shown the better work habits, better relationships with want to commend Congressman OSBORNE for positive impacts of mentoring, including in- their peers and better emotional adjustment. his hard work and initiative on this issue. creasing attendance at school, improving rates California has long recognized the need for Mr. Speaker, Webster’s dictionary defines of high-school graduation and college attend- mentoring programs and since 1995 over ‘‘mentor’’ as ‘‘a trusted friend or advisor.’’ A ance, and decreasing involvement with drugs 340,000 children have benefited from pro- mentor offers a child, or youth, support, en- and violent behaviors. Research has shown grams that match youth with caring and re- couragement, and academic assistance. that the positive impacts go both ways, and sponsible adult mentors through the California Young people in America currently face that many mentors report having learned from Mentoring Initiative. overwhelming obstacles. Nearly one-half of all their experience. Volunteers in Probation and Families First children grow up without one biological parent But mentors are in short supply; 16 million Inc., represent just two examples of out- or in difficult home environments. young people are estimated to need mentors, standing programs in the Initiative that offer Others struggle socially, academically, or and there simply are not enough to go around. quality mentoring relationships to youth in my emotionally. Often, the lack of a strong role January has been designated as ‘‘National district. model in a child’s life creates a vacuum that Mentoring Month’’. We need to use this time I want to applaud Mr. OSBORNE for bringing the child seeks to fill with drugs, alcohol, vio- to raise awareness of mentoring on a national this resolution to the floor and I look forward lence, or sex. level and to empower and energize the pro- to working with him to expand the number of There is solid evidence that well-run men- grams that provide mentoring programs in our mentoring programs across the country. I also toring programs can change a young person’s

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:35 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JA7.028 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H15 life, reduce drug and alcohol use and improve nurture and empower a child to succeed in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. academic achievement. areas which otherwise may threaten a child’s SIMPSON). The question is on the mo- Research has shown that mentoring re- ability to overcome obstacles. tion offered by the gentleman from duces absenteeism from school and drug and Mentors and volunteers bridge an important Delaware (Mr. CASTLE) that the House alcohol abuse by nearly 50 percent, and also gap between a child’s home life and school. suspend the rules and agree to the reso- substantially reduces teen pregnancy violence. We all agree that parental involvement in a lution, H. Res. 330. Through mentoring, young people gain in- child’s education is critical to ensuring that stu- The question was taken; and (two- creased self-esteem and motivation to suc- dent’s academic achievement and confidence, thirds having voted in favor thereof) ceed. but unfortunately, not every child has a parent the rules were suspended and the reso- Mentors do not parent. A mentor provides that is actively involved in his or her life. lution was agreed to. stable, responsible guidance to enable a child Having adult mentors and volunteers A motion to reconsider was laid on or youth to make good, positive decisions. present in the schools signals their concern the table. We should recognize all mentors including and love for our nation’s youth. I am proud to f younger mentors involved in peer mentoring. It salute the thousands of mentors and volun- is important to encourage not only adults to teers in my congressional district. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER become mentors, but also older youth. The numbers of adults committed to serving PRO TEMPORE When the mentor is an older student not too our children are astounding—26,005 mentors The SPEAKER pro tempore. Debate far in age from the mentee, this transforming and volunteers contributed 1,092,957 hours in has concluded on all motions to sus- relationship affects both young people. Pinellas County Schools in 2001. An additional pend the rules. All of us have heard the expression that ‘‘it 31,653 mentors and volunteers spent Pursuant to the provisions of clause is better to give than to receive;’ the mentoring 1,280,898 hours in Hillsborough County 8, rule XX, the Chair will now put the relationship offers the opportunity to two peo- Schools, and 13,000 adults contributed over question on motions to suspend the ple to enter into this life-changing experience 300,000 hours in Pasco County Schools. rules on which further proceedings of giving and receiving. Mr. Speaker, we should do all that we can were postponed earlier today. Mr. Speaker, we have both the ability and to encourage mentoring relationships between Votes will be taken in the following the responsibility to give all of our children a adults and our nation’s youth. The benefits of order: chance to succeed. Mentoring provides this mentoring relationships are numerous—men- Concurring in the Senate amendment chance. I urge my colleagues to vote in favor tors provide positive role models for children in to H.R. 700, by the yeas and nays; and of this resolution. a world that desperately needs them. This res- H.R. 2234, by the yeas and nays. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in olution recognizes the importance of men- The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes support of the resolution introduced by the toring, and I am glad that my colleague has brought our attention to this issue today. the time for any electronic vote after gentleman from Nebraska, Mr. OSBORNE. This Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, as an original the first vote in this series. resolution coincides with the President desig- cosponsor of H. Res. 330, I rise in strong sup- nating January, National Mentoring month and f port of this resolution to honor the community I am pleased to lend my support to this impor- service we know as mentoring. ASIAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION tant issue. This time-tested method of helping chil- REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2001 The future course of the United States de- dren—particularly at-risk children—to grow The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pends on its children and youth. Educated, and learn benefits all. As the parents of our, pending business is the question of sus- confident, and nurtured children will make our my wife and I have been fully engaged as role pending the rules and concurring in the Nation stronger. Research has shown that models and mentors for our own children. Senate Amendment to H.R. 700. mentoring measurably affects young people by There is nothing more fulfilling for us than to The Clerk read the title of the bill. increasing school attendance, improving rates work with them to shape their futures and of secondary school graduation and college open their minds and hearts to all the possi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The attendance, decreasing involvement with bilities that lay before them. But far too many question is on the motion offered by drugs and alcohol, and decreasing violent be- children do not have this opportunity. One in the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. havior. Considerable numbers of our Nation’s four children has only one parent, who may GILCHREST) that the House suspend the children face difficult circumstances: 1 out of 4 not have the time to spend with her son or rules and concur in the Senate amend- children lives with only 1 parent; 1 out of 10 daughter. One in ten children is born to teen- ment to the bill, H.R. 700, on which the children is born to teenaged parents; 1 out of aged parents, who themselves need guidance. yeas and nays are ordered. 5 children lives in poverty; and 1 out of 10 These children need a helping hand to come The vote was taken by electronic de- children will not finish secondary school. from outside the home. vice, and there were—yeas 349, nays 23, Mentoring is a proven, effective strategy to As we celebrate National Mentoring Month, not voting 63, as follows: combat such circumstances by matching a we should honor the commitment of the men [Roll No. 2] caring, responsible adult with a child to pro- and women who spend time with these kids YEAS—349 vide guidance, stability, and direction to the and help to give them hope for tomorrow. Abercrombie Boyd Coyne child and to build the child’s confidence. It is Working one child at a time, they make a real Ackerman Brady (PA) Cramer estimated that more than 16,000,000 children difference in their communities. They keep Aderholt Brady (TX) Crane in the United States need or want a mentor Allen Brown (FL) Crenshaw children off of the streets and out of trouble. Andrews Brown (OH) Crowley but mentoring programs nationwide serve at They keep drug dealers from finding buyers. Armey Brown (SC) Cubin most 750,000 of such children. They keep gang recruiters from finding new Baca Bryant Cummings Many children throughout the United States Bachus Burr Cunningham members. Baird Buyer Davis (CA) face difficult circumstances in their lives and We should also give thanks to those organi- Baker Calvert Davis (FL) when matched with a caring and responsible zations that connect these men and women to Baldacci Camp Davis (IL) adult, positive results ensue. The effects of the children who need them. Some of these Baldwin Cannon Deal mentoring include the improvement of school Barcia Capito DeFazio groups are big names we all know and re- Barrett Capps Delahunt attendance and academic achievement, de- spect, like America’s Promise and Big Broth- Bartlett Capuano DeLauro creased substance abuse, and reduced violent ers, Big Sisters and Partnership for a Drug- Bass Cardin DeLay behavior. Free America. Others spring up in commu- Bentsen Carson (IN) DeMint Bereuter Castle Deutsch Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to support nities all across America. They may be a Berkley Chabot Diaz-Balart this resolution to help create more awareness church group or a women’s club. Whether the Berry Chambliss Dingell for the positive benefits of mentoring programs group is large or small, the outcome is the Biggert Clay Doggett in our Nation. Bilirakis Clayton Dooley same—children who can smile at their futures Bishop Clement Doolittle Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong again. Blunt Clyburn Dreier support of H. Res. 330. I urge all my colleagues to support the men- Boehlert Combest Duncan I have always believed that mentors and tors in their communities and to support this Boehner Condit Dunn volunteers play an important role in encour- Boozman Conyers Edwards resolution. Borski Cooksey Ehlers aging our nation’s youth to excel in academics Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield Boswell Costello Ehrlich and in life. Caring relationships with adults can back the balance of my time. Boucher Cox Emerson

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA7.020 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H16 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 Engel Leach Reynolds NOT VOTING—63 [Roll No. 3] Eshoo Lee Rivers Ballenger Gutierrez Napolitano Etheridge Levin Rodriguez YEAS—356 Barr Hall (OH) Ortiz Evans Lewis (CA) Roemer Abercrombie Eshoo Lofgren Rogers (KY) Barton Hastert Quinn Farr Lewis (GA) Ackerman Etheridge Lowey Rogers (MI) Becerra Hayes Radanovich Fattah Linder Aderholt Evans Lucas (KY) Ros-Lehtinen Berman Hilleary Reyes Ferguson Lipinski Akin Farr Lucas (OK) Ross Blagojevich Hinchey Riley Filner LoBiondo Blumenauer Hinojosa Rohrabacher Allen Fattah Lynch Fletcher Lofgren Rothman Rush Bonilla Hooley Roukema Andrews Ferguson Maloney (CT) Foley Lowey Bonior Houghton Roybal-Allard Armey Filner Maloney (NY) Forbes Lucas (KY) Ryan (WI) Sabo Bono Hyde Sessions Baca Flake Markey Ford Lucas (OK) Burton Inslee Slaughter Bachus Fletcher Mascara Fossella Lynch Sanchez Sanders Callahan John Solis Baird Foley Matheson Frank Maloney (CT) Carson (OK) Jones (OH) Thomas Baker Forbes Matsui Frelinghuysen Maloney (NY) Sandlin Sawyer Davis, Tom Kilpatrick Thurman Baldacci Fossella McCarthy (MO) Frost Manzullo Saxton DeGette Kind (WI) Traficant Baldwin Frank McCarthy (NY) Ganske Markey Schakowsky Dicks Kingston Vitter Barcia Frelinghuysen McCollum Gekas Mascara Schiff Doyle Largent Waters Barrett Frost McCrery Gephardt Matheson Schrock English Lewis (KY) Watkins (OK) Bartlett Ganske McDermott Gilchrest Matsui Scott Everett Luther Weldon (FL) Bass Gekas McGovern Gillmor McCarthy (MO) Serrano Gallegly Miller, Gary Woolsey Bentsen Gephardt McHugh Gilman McCarthy (NY) Shaw Gibbons Mink Wu Bereuter Gilchrest McInnis Gonzalez McCollum Berkley Gillmor McIntyre Shays b 1414 Gordon McCrery Sherman Berry Gilman McKeon Goss McDermott Sherwood Messrs. PENCE, RYUN of Kansas, Biggert Gonzalez McKinney Graham McGovern Shimkus ROYCE, GOODLATTE, SENSEN- Bilirakis Gordon McNulty Granger McHugh Shows Bishop Goss Meehan Graves McInnis Shuster BRENNER, and HUNTER, and Mrs. JO Blunt Graham Meek (FL) Green (TX) McIntyre Simmons ANN DAVIS of Virginia changed their Boehlert Granger Meeks (NY) Green (WI) McKeon Simpson vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Boehner Graves Menendez Boozman Green (TX) Mica Greenwood McKinney Skeen Mr. SKELTON changed his vote from Grucci McNulty Skelton Borski Green (WI) Millender- Gutknecht Meehan Smith (MI) ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Boswell Greenwood McDonald Hall (TX) Meek (FL) Smith (NJ) So (two-thirds having voted in favor Boucher Grucci Miller, Dan Hansen Meeks (NY) Smith (TX) thereof) the rules were suspended and Boyd Gutknecht Miller, George Harman Menendez Smith (WA) Brady (PA) Hall (OH) Miller, Jeff Hart Mica Snyder the Senate amendment was concurred Brady (TX) Hall (TX) Mollohan Hastings (FL) Millender- Souder in. Brown (FL) Hansen Moore Hastings (WA) McDonald Spratt The result of the vote was announced Brown (OH) Harman Moran (KS) Brown (SC) Hart Moran (VA) Hefley Miller, Dan Stark as above recorded. Hill Miller, George Stearns Bryant Hastings (FL) Morella Burr Hastings (WA) Murtha Hilliard Miller, Jeff Stenholm A motion to reconsider was laid on Buyer Hayworth Nadler Hobson Mollohan Strickland the table. Calvert Hefley Neal Hoeffel Moore Stupak Stated for: Camp Hill Nethercutt Hoekstra Moran (KS) Sununu Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, during rollcall vote Cannon Hilliard Ney Holden Moran (VA) Sweeney Capito Hobson Northup Holt Morella Tancredo No. 2 on Jan. 23, 2002, I was unavoidably de- Tanner Capps Hoeffel Norwood Honda Murtha tained. Had I been present, I would have Capuano Hoekstra Nussle Horn Myrick Tauscher Tauzin voted ‘‘yea.’’ Cardin Holden Oberstar Hoyer Nadler Carson (IN) Holt Obey Hulshof Neal Taylor (MS) f Taylor (NC) Carson (OK) Honda Olver Isakson Nethercutt Terry b 1415 Castle Horn Osborne Israel Ney Thompson (CA) Chabot Hoyer Ose Issa Northup Thompson (MS) MINORITY WHIP Chambliss Hulshof Otter Istook Norwood Thornberry Clay Hunter Owens Jackson (IL) Nussle Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, as Thune Clayton Isakson Oxley Oberstar Jackson-Lee Tiahrt leader of the Democratic Caucus, I Clement Israel Pallone (TX) Obey Tiberi have been directed to report to the Clyburn Issa Pascrell Jefferson Olver Tierney House that the Democratic Members Collins Istook Pastor Jenkins Osborne Combest Jackson (IL) Payne Towns have selected as their minority whip Johnson (CT) Ose Turner Condit Jackson-Lee Pelosi Johnson (IL) Otter Udall (CO) the gentlewoman from California, the Conyers (TX) Pence Johnson, E. B. Owens Udall (NM) Honorable NANCY PELOSI. Cooksey Jefferson Peterson (MN) Johnson, Sam Oxley Upton As a matter of information to the Costello Jenkins Peterson (PA) Jones (NC) Pallone Velazquez Cox Johnson (CT) Petri Kanjorski Pascrell Visclosky Members of the House, it is my under- Coyne Johnson (IL) Phelps Kaptur Pastor Walden standing that this is the highest posi- Cramer Johnson, E. B. Pickering Keller Payne Walsh tion to which a woman has been elect- Crane Johnson, Sam Pitts Kelly Pelosi Crenshaw Kanjorski Platts Wamp ed in the history of the House of Rep- Kennedy (MN) Peterson (MN) Watson (CA) Crowley Kaptur Pombo Kennedy (RI) Peterson (PA) Watt (NC) resentatives. Cubin Keller Pomeroy Culberson Kelly Portman Kildee Petri Watts (OK) f King (NY) Phelps Waxman Cummings Kennedy (MN) Price (NC) Kirk Pickering Weiner TUMACACORI NATIONAL HISTOR- Cunningham Kennedy (RI) Pryce (OH) Davis (CA) Kildee Putnam Kleczka Pitts Weldon (PA) ICAL PARK BOUNDARY REVISION Knollenberg Platts Weller Davis (FL) King (NY) Rahall Kolbe Pombo Wexler ACT OF 2001 Davis (IL) Kirk Ramstad Davis, Jo Ann Kleczka Rangel Kucinich Pomeroy Whitfield The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LaFalce Portman Wicker Deal Knollenberg Regula LaHood Price (NC) Wilson (NM) SIMPSON). The pending business is the DeFazio Kolbe Rehberg Lampson Pryce (OH) Wilson (SC) question of suspending the rules and Delahunt Kucinich Reynolds Langevin Putnam Wolf passing the bill, H.R. 2234, as amended. DeLauro LaFalce Rivers Lantos Rahall Wynn DeLay LaHood Rodriguez Larsen (WA) Ramstad Young (AK) The Clerk read the title of the bill. DeMint Lampson Roemer Larson (CT) Rangel Young (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Deutsch Langevin Rogers (KY) Latham Regula question is on the motion offered by Diaz-Balart Lantos Rogers (MI) LaTourette Rehberg Dingell Larsen (WA) Ros-Lehtinen the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Doggett Larson (CT) Ross NAYS—23 GILCHREST) that the House suspend the Dooley Latham Rothman rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2234, as Doolittle LaTourette Rush Akin Goodlatte Royce Dreier Leach Ryan (WI) Cantor Hayworth Ryun (KS) amended, on which the yeas and nays Duncan Lee Ryun (KS) Coble Herger Schaffer are ordered. Dunn Levin Sabo Collins Hostettler Sensenbrenner This will be a 5-minute vote. Edwards Lewis (CA) Sanchez Culberson Hunter Shadegg The vote was taken by electronic de- Ehlers Lewis (GA) Sanders Davis, Jo Ann Kerns Stump Ehrlich Linder Sandlin Flake Paul Toomey vice, and there were—yeas 356, nays 14, Emerson Lipinski Sawyer Goode Pence not voting 65, as follows: Engel LoBiondo Saxton

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA7.024 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H17 Schakowsky Stenholm Upton PERSONAL EXPLANATION 2002 and 2003 underline the challenges Schiff Strickland Velazquez we face. Schrock Stump Visclosky Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably Scott Stupak Walden detained for rollcall No. 1, Call of the House ‘‘While the weak economy has played Serrano Sununu Walsh Quorum. Had I been present I would have a substantial part, overspending is the Shadegg Sweeney Wamp primary cause of the current problem. Shaw Tancredo Watson (CA) voted ‘‘present.’’ Shays Tanner Watt (NC) I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall When the last budget limitation agree- Sherman Tauscher Watts (OK) No. 2, H.R. 700, the Asian Elephant Con- ment was reached in 1997, the Congres- Sherwood Taylor (MS) Waxman servation Reauthorization Act of 2001 (Concur sional Budget Office projected Federal Shimkus Taylor (NC) Weiner revenues of $1.408 trillion for 2002 for a Shows Terry Weldon (PA) in Senate Amendment). Had I been present I Shuster Thompson (CA) Weller would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ balanced budget. The actual figure was Simmons Thompson (MS) Wexler I was also unavoidably detained for rollcall $1.893 trillion, or 41 percent more than Simpson Thornberry Whitfield was projected.’’ Skeen Thune Wicker No. 3, H.R. 2234, the Tumacacori National Skelton Tiahrt Wilson (NM) Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of So revenues are higher than ex- Smith (NJ) Tiberi Wilson (SC) 2001. Had I been present I would have voted pected. Smith (TX) Tierney Wolf ‘‘yea.’’ ‘‘Unfortunately, spending grew even Smith (WA) Toomey Wynn more—to $2.003 trillion—enormously Snyder Towns Young (AK) f Souder Turner Young (FL) beyond the 1998 projections. Spratt Udall (CO) PERSONAL EXPLANATION ‘‘We need to take a more serious’’ Stark Udall (NM) Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, today, January 23, role and I would insert the letter in the NAYS—14 due to family considerations, I unfortunately RECORD. Coble Jones (NC) Schaffer was not able to vote on three rollcall votes. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Goode Kerns Sensenbrenner Had I been present, I would have voted Washington, DC, January 22, 2002. Goodlatte Kingston Smith (MI) Hon. GEORGE W. BUSH, Herger Paul Stearns ‘‘present’’ on rollcall No. 1. President of the United States, The White Hostettler Royce I also would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. House, Washington, DC. NOT VOTING—65 2—reauthorizing a conservation program for DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: I urge you to submit Ballenger Gutierrez Ortiz Asian elephants and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 3— a budget in February that recognizes and ad- Barr Hastert Quinn expanding the Tumacacori National Historic dresses the rapid increase in deficit spend- Barton Hayes Radanovich Park in Arizona. ing. The need to raise the debt ceiling within Becerra Hilleary Reyes the next few weeks and new CBO projections Berman Hinchey Riley f showing budget deficits in FY 2002 and FY Blagojevich Hinojosa Rohrabacher 2003 underline the challenges we face. Blumenauer Hooley Roukema PERSONAL EXPLANATION While the weak economy has played a sub- Bonilla Houghton Roybal-Allard Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Bonior Hyde Sessions stantial part, overspending is the primary Bono Inslee Slaughter avoidably detained for some of the legislative cause of the current problem. When the last Burton John Solis business scheduled for today, Wednesday, budget limitation agreement was reached in Callahan Jones (OH) Tauzin January 23. Had I been present, I would have 1997, the Congressional Budget Office pro- Cantor Kilpatrick Thomas voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 2, H.R. 700, the jected federal revenues of $1.408 trillion for Davis, Tom Kind (WI) Thurman FY 2002 for a balanced budget. The actual DeGette Largent Traficant Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization figure was $1.983 trillion, or 41% more than Dicks Lewis (KY) Vitter Act and rollcall No. 3, H.R. 2234, the was projected. Unfortunately, spending grew Doyle Luther Waters Tumacacori National Historical Park Boundary English Manzullo Watkins (OK) even more—to $2.003 trillion—enormously be- Everett Miller, Gary Weldon (FL) Revision Act. yond our 1998 projections. Ford Mink Woolsey f We need to take a more serious look at Gallegly Myrick Wu how we can prioritize spending in the FY 2003 Gibbons Napolitano REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- budget, and make hard choices about which VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF programs can be trimmed or eliminated. If b 1426 S. 1762, ESTABLISHING FIXED IN- we do not make decisions to restrain spend- So (two-thirds having voted in favor TEREST RATES FOR STUDENT ing now, I am concerned that projected defi- thereof) the rules were suspended and AND PARENT BORROWERS cits will continue to grow to the great detriment of future generations of Americans. the bill, as amended, was passed. Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, from the Com- The result of the vote was announced I respectfully suggest that your leadership mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- is necessary if we are to prioritize spending as above recorded. leged report (Rept. No. 107–354) on the and thus limit deficit spending. A motion to reconsider was laid on resolution (H. Res. 334) providing for NICK SMITH, the table. consideration of the bill (S. 1762) to Member of Congress. Stated for: amend the Higher Education Act of f Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, due to com- 1965 to establish fixed interest rates for SPECIAL ORDERS plications with my voting card I was recorded student and parent borrowers, to ex- as not voting in rollcall No. 3 on January 23, tend current law with respect to spe- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under 2002. I ask that the RECORD reflect that I cial allowances for lenders, and for the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- would have voted ‘‘yea’’ in this vote. other purposes, which was referred to uary 3, 2001, and under a previous order Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, during rollcall vote the House Calendar and ordered to be of the House, the following Members No. 3 on January 23, 2002 I was unavoidably printed. will be recognized for 5 minutes each. detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ f f LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF OUR f (Mr. SMITH of Michigan asked and TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION was given permission to address the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, due House for 1 minute and to revise and previous order of the House, the gen- to official business in my congressional dis- extend his remarks and include therein tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) is trict, I missed rollcall votes No. 2 and No. 3. extraneous material.) recognized for 5 minutes. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, er, I wrote an open letter to the Presi- today I rise to recognize our Nation’s f dent which I would review at this time. heroic men and women who are serving ‘‘I urge you to submit a budget in our country, our citizens, in the war on PERSONAL EXPLANATION February that recognizes and addresses terrorism. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- the rapid increases in deficit spending. Following the unspeakable acts of able to be present for rollcall vote No. 2 and The need to raise the debt ceiling with- terror on September 11 of last year, the No. 3. Had I been present, I would have voted in the next few weeks and the new CBO President admonished our Nation to ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 2 and No. 3. projections showing budget deficits in prepare for a long struggle, a military

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA7.032 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H18 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 and moral struggle, against terrorism. hear from advocates of veterans from danger. Finally, and above all, it called On Monday, I witnessed the departure the Gulf War, who will provide rec- for the President to design and imple- of 25 young men and women reservists ommendations to ensure the health of ment a comprehensive national strat- of the 388th U.S. Army Reserve unit in today’s troops. egy to combat terrorism at home and my hometown of Hays, Kansas. I As a subcommittee with jurisdiction abroad. watched the sacrifices of these fami- over the VA health care system, and as In response to these recommenda- lies, of the young children who grabbed a Member of Congress with a strong in- tions, I drafted legislative language to their dad’s and mom’s legs and the terest in and support of our military, begin the regular disclosure of overall tears that are shed for moms and dads we want this hearing to serve as a pub- spending levels on combating terrorism and friends and family and neighbors. lic record of our concerns about those programs. In March of last year, I in- These loved ones of our community being deployed in harm’s way on for- troduced the Homeland Security Strat- have answered the call to duty, and eign shores today. We must take steps egy Act of 2001 to address many of America’s war on terrorism has come necessary to ensure that these veterans these concerns and warn of an impend- home. have a healthy life when they return ing threat. What I said then is still As we now look at the deployment of home. true today: we have no well-publicized, thousands of United States military I hope tomorrow’s hearing will be in- widely understood, comprehensive, forces in combat and in Afghanistan formative for everyone and will lead us government-wide strategy concerning and elsewhere, we should remember to better solutions for the concerns the role of the United States Govern- and learn from those who have served that arose after Desert Storm, Soma- ment in homeland security crisis and us in the past. We have to do the right lia, Kosovo, Bosnia, and other recent consequence management. thing by these soldiers, sailors, airmen military operations. On a positive note, the President did and Marines, with proper preparation The active duty and reservists, some take up my recommendation to des- and readiness before they are deployed. 70,180 that have been called to serve in ignate a single person to be responsible I want to try to assure our families, this war on terrorism, whether in Cen- for and to report on homeland security. those in Kansas and elsewhere, that we tral Asia or elsewhere, will be veterans A few other positive developments have are doing the right thing to ensure the of the future. It is our responsibility as occurred in recent months too. For ex- safe return and a healthy life for our Members of Congress to help ensure ample, Congress passed and the Presi- servicemen and women. that troop health is maintained and dent has signed the USA PATRIOT Act Tomorrow morning, the Committee that our veterans return with the to enhance the government’s ability to on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on greatest possibility of leading a normal collect intelligence about potential Health will conduct a hearing to exam- healthy life. terrorist activities. Regrettably, these ine preventive procedures in place to f steps were taken only after the loss of protect health care of servicemen and HOMELAND SECURITY life on September 11. women who have been deployed to Af- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Meanwhile, our sons and daughters in ghanistan. As chairman of this sub- uniform have achieved unprecedented committee, I will ask whether or not ISSA). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Missouri success abroad in this struggle against the lessons we learned and should have terrorism. Through their sacrifice and learned from our troop deployments in (Mr. SKELTON) is recognized for 5 minutes. selfless service we have destroyed al the Persian Gulf War have been inte- Qaeda’s grip on Afghanistan, driven the grated into current deployment proce- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, several years ago, I became aware of the threat Taliban from power, and disrupted al dures of the Departments of Defense Qaeda’s global operations. and Veterans’ Affairs. that terrorism posed to American security and began to learn more about our Despite the existence of a most chal- Has sufficient priority been given to lenging foe, we have achieved success matters of health protection, preven- Nation’s preparedness. In the aftermath of September 11 last year, I gain while putting less than 3,000 military tion and monitoring of our troops? personnel on the ground and in harm’s Are our troops in Afghanistan de- not even the smallest amount of pleas- way. We have achieved success by uti- ployed with the proper equipment, pro- ure by saying ‘‘I told you so.’’ lizing special tactics and sophisticated tective clothing, detection equipment, In late 1996, after several attacks on technology. B–2 bombers, for example, gas masks to fight a war in which U.S. citizens and military personnel, I flying from Whiteman Air Force Base, chemical and biological weapons might called government investigators into Missouri have placed precision ord- be used? my office to request a study on Amer- nance on target with pinpoint accu- Are our troops prepared to detect re- ica’s ability to defend against terror- racy. Army Special Forces personnel liably the presence of chemical and bi- ists. This was the start of what became have often guided carrier- launched F– ological weapons? a 5-year, 15-report series assessing our 14 and F–18 strike aircraft on bombing Are our troops trained to conduct ef- Nation’s ability to combat terrorism. runs. And Marines have worked along- fective military operations in an envi- The first report by the General Ac- side Army personnel in an unparalleled ronment where chemicals or biological counting Office, or GAO, examined the manner, supporting one another while weapons may be used? Defense Department’s ability to pro- clearing caves and bunkers throughout We will review and hear testimony tect U.S. forces overseas and concluded the mountain areas of the Afghan from the current Department of VA that uniform security standards were countryside. We have every reason to and Defense, and we will hear how we needed to assure the safety of Ameri- be proud of these accomplishments. have benefited from the knowledge and cans around the world. Imagine my dis- gained information from past mis- appointment when a follow-up study Yet, success notwithstanding, much takes. dated this past July stated consider- still needs to be done. For starters, able risk remained and significant se- Osama bin Laden, Mullah Muhammed b 1430 curity and procedural problems persist. Omar, and other Taliban leaders and The hearing will ask current and In other reports issued during this their associates remain at large and former officials of DOD and VA to re- period, GAO further cited additional may be on one of any of the continents view the roles they played in the Gulf shortcomings in our Nation’s ability to of the globe. War and how policy was formulated to combat terrorism. It called for better Nevertheless, to completely realize a deal with the known risks, as well as to coordination and management, for bet- successful fight against terrorism at discuss some of the problems later un- ter planning and training, for an in- home and abroad, several important covered that were not anticipated in crease in the number of real-world ex- and necessary improvements must be the immediacy of the deployment ercises, and for elimination of duplica- pursued. First, we must upgrade our in- itself. We will be privileged to have two tive programs. GAO also repeatedly telligence, law enforcement, first re- former United States Senators who called for the implementation of a sponder, and military capabilities to conducted reviews and investigations comprehensive threat-and-risk-assess- effectively match the present and fu- on the Gulf War veterans. We will also ment process to better quantify the ture threat.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.043 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H19 Second, we must reorganize and co- of 2002, which will prioritize restoring men and women continue to fight for ordinate our approach to homeland se- and assisting both the retirees and the our freedom and justice and equality in curity at the Federal, State and local laid-off employees of this company, be- places far away. And as I close, Mr. levels. cause people have to be our number- Speaker, we now have another national Third, we must improve the coordi- one priority. I think Congress has to tragedy, an American tragedy, one nation of our law enforcement, intel- put as its number-one priority in this that I do not equate to September 11; ligence, diplomatic, and military ef- debacle to be able to make whole those but I simply say that this Congress has forts. innocent families who have been im- the ability to solve these problems if The attacks of September 11 could pacted. We have heard the stories, par- we work hard and we prioritize and have been avoided. Yet as I look to- ticularly from the retirees losing $2 stay focused on helping the people who ward the days ahead, I gain both million, $1 million, $700,000, $800,000, have been hurt most. strength and a sense of optimism in re- $200,000, $8,000; and we have been able Mr. Speaker, I ask that we pass im- calling the words of Thomas Paine, to describe this as nothing smaller mediately the Employees and Retirees who wrote: ‘‘Those who expect to reap than a great tragedy. Restoration Assistance Act of 2002. the blessings of liberty must undergo I believe this Congress has the ability f the fatigues of supporting it.’’ Over to do several things, and I would call ENRON DEBACLE time, we have shouldered the burden upon them to do so. Cap the amount of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and met the challenges of our calling. company stock that individual employ- previous order of the House, the gen- We have done this because we had to; ees can put in their retirement funds. tleman from California (Mr. GEORGE and with patience, persistence and That can be done immediately. Pass the Employee and Retirees Restoration MILLER) is recognized for 5 minutes. faith, I am confident we will continue Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. and Assistance Act of 2002 to prioritize on this path. Our best days still lie Mr. Speaker, the Congress and the pub- those individuals as being the first ahead. lic have been struggling with the issues ones to receive reimbursement if and f surrounding the Enron debacle, the when individuals were found to have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a meltdown of this company and its im- perpetrated inappropriate behavior or previous order of the House, the gentle- pact on employees and on pension illegal behavior. Put the employees woman from the District of Columbia plans of people who were locked into first. (Ms. NORTON) is recognized for 5 min- their plans and could not escape at the Then, we should also find a way that utes. time that insiders within the company the Federal courts can establish a fund (Ms. NORTON addressed the House. were selling stock. in the New York bankruptcy pro- Her remarks will appear hereafter in A whole range of reasons have been ceeding so that laid-off Enron employ- the Extensions of Remarks.) given as to why this was the rule; but ees may be able to travel to New York in point of fact, a corporation simply f from Houston to be able to watch the made a decision that workers were REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER bankruptcy proceedings that they had going to be treated differently than AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 234 originally asked to be held in Houston, management; that while the manage- Texas. This is allowed because we have Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, I ask ment could sell stock at any time, done so under the Federal Judiciary somehow the employee who chose to unanimous consent that my name be when indigent petitioners are not able removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 234. sell his or her stock would disrupt the to travel long distances. In the alter- market. The fact is probably that man- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there native, we should try to provide home- objection to the request of the gen- agement sold much more stock than based viewing of this particular pro- the employees hold, and it never dis- tleman from Massachusetts? ceeding for these employees who have There was no objection. rupted the market. The reason for the been so hurt. disruption of the market around Enron f I just wish to make my colleagues is different than the sale of those aware of one story in the crisis, that of EMPLOYEE AND RETIREE RES- stocks. Janice Farmer, who spent 16 years in TORATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF Today, we learned that Kmart em- the natural gas industry, starting as 2002 ployees suffer from the same handicap. Florida Gas Transmission, which later While Kmart has been heading toward The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a became a part of Enron, and who Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the last previous order of the House, the gentle- worked in the right-of-way department month or so, we find out that Kmart woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) and also at the training center where again has a provision very much like is recognized for 5 minutes. people were trained to handle natural Enron, and that is that employees can- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. gas safety. not sell their stock. In Enron, you Speaker, I rise today to call upon my Janice retired from the Enron Cor- could not sell the stock until you were colleagues to use the power vested in poration with nearly $700,000 in Enron 50. At Kmart, you could not sell it them as the highest lawmaking body of stock. This was her life savings. This until you were 55. But if you chose to this Nation to be problem solvers, re- was to be set aside for her and her sell it, you would have to pay a very solvers of a crisis, and that is the fi- grandchildren. She was proud to invest, substantial, a very substantial penalty nancial crisis that is taking place in and she lost her money. for the withdrawal of the employee Houston, Texas, with the company This is just one of the many victims contributions. This is even for vested called Enron and the enormous impact who have suffered because of the losses individuals. that it is having on both retirees and they have experienced. What I have employees located around this Nation. been asked by those who live in Hous- b 1445 I believe we can do it. ton and elsewhere is that we do some- In spite of that, thousands of individ- I think it is important that where thing for people first. This is where I uals are cashing in. They are paying a the facts point, we will follow, and that believe this Congress can show itself penalty when they sell their stock. we will not ignore the truth. But we well and proud, if the first act we do, Management is not paying a penalty must also be reminded that every time the first legislative initiative that we when they sell their stock. this Nation has faced a tragedy, the pass will prioritize the needs of those It is clear that we need for vested Federal Government has been there Americans. employees in a pension plan to have with strength and creativity and solu- We have come through some very complete control over their assets. The tions. We can do no less now in re- troubling times in the last year. Many idea of management contributing cor- sponding to a crisis that may have of us have faced natural disasters, such porate stock is not a bad idea. The idea both long-range and far-reaching im- as Tropical Storm Allison in Texas. of corporations matching is not a bad pact. Certainly nothing can compare itself to idea. But for the vested employees, the Today, I will file the Employee and the September 11 tragedy. But America bad idea is that they cannot control Retiree Restoration and Assistance Act rose to the occasion, and our young their holdings.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.045 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H20 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 Mr. Speaker, I have introduced legis- RATHER BE CALLED CHICKEN on the mind of many Democrats, but lation that will provide employee con- THAN MORON they were afraid to utter. They went on trol over their assets of their pension The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. national talk shows and said, We think plans once they are vested. It is impor- ISSA). Under a previous order of the the President needs to figure out a so- tant that this happen. As we see again House, the gentleman from Florida lution for the recession. We think the today with the Kmart employees, had (Mr. FOLEY) is recognized for 5 min- President brought us to a recession, they had control over their plans, if utes. blaming the chief executive of this they were not required to pay a pen- Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I want to country for the recession but not offer- alty, they could have exercised the start off the second session of the 107th ing their own solutions. But the Sen- independent judgment that so many Congress on a positive note, and take a ator said it clearly. Let us raise taxes. people say retirees must be able to ex- moment to remind those listening Let us reverse the tax cuts, the same ercise. One of the reasons we say we when anthrax first hit our Capitol, thing. Everyone now agrees. want Americans to have 401(k) plans, there was a decision made by the gen- Mr. Speaker, I have to commend him the supporters do, as opposed to Social tleman from Illinois (Mr. HASTERT), for his courage. I have to commend him Security, is they can exercise their the Speaker, in conjunction with the for saying it like it is on the record, for judgment. But if these plans are pro- gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- people to compare and contrast the po- hibited, if pension plans are out of the HARDT), the minority leader, to move litical parties and what their intents control of workers, and they have no our employees out and close the House are for the future of this debate. Amer- ican families are struggling. Businesses way of knowing what is happening for a couple of days to see the dif- are struggling. People are frightened. within the corporation, then they real- ficulty that we faced and the problems Consumer confidence is down. The last ly do not have the exercise of power with anthrax spores in the Capitol. I thing we should do is raise taxes in a over the assets that have been put commend both gentlemen because they recession. away for them. were concerned about the safety of the employees and the health and welfare John Fitzgerald Kennedy in 1961 de- In the situation of Enron, not only do of the people in their charge. cided when the recession looked bleak we have a corporation engaging in The headlines screamed chicken, and and our economy was teetering, he fraud and inside dealing, but the entity blamed the Speaker of the House for boldly suggested tax cuts, remarkably that was supposed to certify it to em- Congress abandoning our responsibil- successful in those years. Today, a rel- ployees and other investors was engag- ities. I call attention to today’s head- ative suggests that is not such a smart ing in the same fraud, the deceptions lines in USA Today, ‘‘Anthrax at Sen- economic principle. That is great re- and the criminal behavior, I believe. So ate offices deadlier than first thought.’’ flection. where does the employee go? Yet those My colleagues may remember that in I will stick with our course any day employees were trapped in that pension the other Chamber there was bravado of the week. As a member of the Com- system. saying we are going to stay and work. mittee on Ways and Means, I salute the gentleman from California (Mr. THOM- The same is true in Kmart. Kmart We cannot believe the House Members AS) for addressing the economic needs looks more like a classic bankruptcy would leave and run for cover. Let me repeat the headline. ‘‘Anthrax at Sen- of this country. We can throw fear into case. They made a series of bad busi- the hearts of citizens and make them ness judgments, lost market share, ate offices deadlier than first thought.’’ Mr. Speaker, let me read from the scared with talk of gloom and doom. I their competitors outfoxed them, and hope one party stands on this high hill now they are having trouble and seek- same paper. Greg Martin, Bethesda Naval Hospital, took samples from above the city and suggests a way for ing protection of the bankruptcy Americans to have confidence in their courts. Yet they locked their employ- Congressional aides and used them to grow cultures in the lab. He is a med- country, which we have displayed in ees in, or at least locked them in where our war against terrorism, and give the employee would have to consider, ical professional working for the U.S. Government. this President the same kind of con- because once the employee in Kmart fidence and backing that he will need exercised their judgment to sell the The words ‘‘weaponized’’ and ‘‘highly con- centrated spores’’ were still days away from to bring us to an economic certainty, stock that was contributed by the em- making their way into the headlines. But to bring us to a time when people feel ployer, they would pay a very hefty Greg Martin, a physician in the hospital’s good about the direction of this coun- penalty, and then they would be pro- medical corps, became so alarmed that try. hibited from having any further con- morning that he asked for beds to be re- f tributions by the employer. That is not served at Bethesda. He was expecting staffers a system which puts value on the abil- to become ill from their exposure to anthrax. ENRON/ANDERSEN SCANDAL ity of the employee in a vested plan to Let me read more on why the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a make these decisions. tleman from Illinois (Mr. HASTERT) was previous order of the House, the gen- so concerned for the employees of the Mr. Speaker, it is also reported today tleman from Texas (Mr. DOGGETT) is Federal Government, the children of recognized for 5 minutes. that Sears requires their employees to American families who work in our Na- hold on to their stock, although appar- Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, I hope tion’s Capitol. that we can begin this session of Con- ently not 100 percent of the stock, but Nasal swabs from the Daschle aides had to hold on to the stock. We see now gress in a spirit of cooperation by tack- been incubating overnight in the laboratory. ling some of the very serious domestic that they are impacted in the same Not enough hours had passed by usual re- problems that face our country. I be- way in terms of their ability. What we search standards for cultures to grow. Mar- lieve that we can learn from the re- are talking about here is the ability of tin did not expect to see anything out of the peated failures of last year when this individuals to rescue their retirement. ordinary, but he was shocked. ‘‘I was horri- Congress was unable to resolve with so As we saw in Enron, we have seen fami- fied to see there was heavy growth on numerous plates. That is when it all hit home many important issues, and from the lies and individuals and couples who that we had an extensive exposure.’’ several unproductive congressional ses- have had their retirement destroyed by Mr. Speaker, the House made the sions over the last several years. We the criminal behavior of Enron and Ar- right decision, and I said days later I can also learn from a rare and signifi- thur Andersen. They should not have would rather be called a chicken than a cant bipartisan success, namely was that retirement destroyed by the bad moron for staying and leaving the citi- the completion of action on the new business decisions of Kmart when they zens of this Capitol city exposed to education law, just before the holidays, are in a vested plan. deadly bacteria until we were able to where members of both parties working Mr. Speaker, I urge support of our find out whether it was in our offices. together, developed a bill that offers legislation to make sure that Ameri- Let me take a moment, though, to great promise for improving the qual- cans have control over their pension commend the senior Senator from Mas- ity of American public education. plans and they cannot be locked down sachusetts for saying to the Press Club, One of the issues which we should de- by their employer. I want to raise taxes. He said what was vote our energies now, and we should

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:37 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.049 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H21 work together to resolve, are those retirement security. These blameless questions and questions as to whether concerns, such as the use of tax shel- folks who lost their retirement savings or not what the intentions of that act ters, brought to greater public atten- in their 401(k) plan as a result of being really were. Under the Endangered Spe- tion through the Enron/Andersen scan- locked in to relying on company stock cies Act, we look out there for species, dal. Certainly, we should be concerned by Enron management presents a prob- whose species are threatened or they when we look at the Enron/Andersen lem that working together we can act are endangered. As we see those spe- scandal with the lawless conduct that on now before others suffer the same cies, we go out and do studies. Or if we allegedly occurred, and there are pros- fate. think species exist, we go out and we ecutors exploring that as I speak. But I hope that the leadership of this do studies to protect their habitat, to we here in the Congress need to be House and the Administration, both of protect the area in which they live; we equally concerned about conduct by whom have blocked reforms on cam- have actually seen one or two success- Andersen, Enron, and others that may paign finance and abusive tax shelters, ful programs out of the Endangered be lawful but is simply awful in its im- that they have learned from this out- Species Act; for example, the bald pact on America. rageous, still unfolding scandal with eagle. The bald eagle, that species and The Enron/Andersen scandal cer- Enron and with Andersen. If we ap- the preservation of that species, was tainly demonstrates the error of many proach these problems together learn- approached with credible science. who have spoken in this House and who ing from the mistakes of some, we can Science is an important part of the have insisted that a tax cut deregula- preservation of these species. The produce good legislation, do it, quickly tion elixir is the cure for every ill af- science that is put forward must be but carefully, and thereby ensuring flicting America. Certainly Enron got credible. It has got to be truthful. You that no more similar scandals afflict plenty of that elixir. In recent years, lose credibility regardless on which American families. they did not bother paying any income side of the aisle you are on, regardless taxes whatsoever to support our great f of which side of the issue you are on, country. Rather in reviewing the con- b 1500 you lose credibility if you plant evi- duct of Enron and Andersen, we learn dence. You lose credibility if you lie. much that appears to have been lawful QUESTIONING CREDIBILITY OF You cannot do that. You have got to be but was awful in its impact on our FEDERAL STUDIES truthful. Regardless of what those re- country. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. sults of that study come out to be, you This scandal is about more than deal- ISSA). Under the Speaker’s announced must be truthful. ing with a lack of oversight, it turns on policy of January 3, 2001, the gen- Here is what happened. We had seven the deliberate decisions of some policy- tleman from Colorado (Mr. MCINNIS) is people involved. Several of those peo- makers in Washington to overlook recognized for 60 minutes as the des- ple were employees of the Federal Gov- loopholes, shortcuts, back doors, ex- ignee of the majority leader. ernment. They were scientists. They emptions and exceptions that riddle Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am anx- were biologists. They were profes- our laws, providing special protection ious to be back here with my col- sionals. As chairman of the Sub- and special opportunities to special in- leagues. There are a number of dif- committee on Forests and Forest terests that lobby here in Wash- ferent issues that we face in this up- Health, which oversees the responsi- ington—to the detriment of blameless coming year. bility of this and answers to the full employees at Enron, Andersen and One of the issues that I want to talk Committee on Resources, as chairman other companies, of retirees, of inves- about this afternoon, and I am going to of that committee, we depend very tors, and of those many taxpayers, who talk about a number of different heavily upon the assessment and the work hard to contribute their fair things, but one of the things that is findings of these biologists. These people are hired as professionals. These share to our country. very important to me is the credibility The Enron/Andersen scandal makes people are hired with academic creden- of Federal studies. I want to give all of the case for long overdue reforms in tials. my colleagues on both sides of the aisle many areas. One of those is the Abu- Unfortunately, in this case we had a very sad example of evidence that has sive Tax Shelter Shutdown Act, which some biologists who had a different been planted, planted evidence, just I have been urging Congress over three agenda. We had some scientists who like in a criminal case where a police years to adopt. Too often major cor- had a different agenda. We had some officer goes into the home of a suspect porations use gimmicks similar to wildlife State employees who had a dif- and plants a bag of marijuana. It is an these offshore subsidiaries that Enron ferent agenda. They were so driven by effort to lie. That is what it is. It is created as a scheme to avoid paying their agenda that they felt it was nec- lying about the evidence. That is ex- their fair share of taxes. This tax shel- essary to plant evidence. What evi- ter legislation, which we voted on here actly what has happened. dence did they plant? One of the endan- on the House floor, suffered the con- On a Federal study that was recently gered species which we are looking sistent objection of companies like An- undertaken on three separate occa- very carefully at, we are determining dersen, who peddle their tax shelters to sions, we had Federal employees who whether it should be listed as endan- more than just Enron. There are plenty planted evidence in an effort to alter gered and what areas it should be listed of other companies engaged in the the result of a study involving an en- as endangered, is the lynx. It looks same general type of abusive tax shel- dangered species, the lynx. Let me go very much like your household cat, ters that aided Enron. into a little more detail on the facts bigger, more like a bobcat. In fact, the Second, the debate demonstrates the and let my colleagues determine for species is related to the bobcat, the need to reform our campaign finance themselves, is this the way that we lynx and the bobcat. laws. There is so much focus in the ought to run a so-called unbiased, fair What happened was these scientists press on what people are doing with study? And you ask the question and and these biologists, these are your their campaign checks from Enron. you answer the question: Should biolo- employees, they work for us, for the The attention ought to be on whether gists, who have an agenda, go in and be Federal Government. They work for anything meaningful will be done to re- involved and be allowed to make the the people of this Nation. They do our form the campaign finance system for decisions or be the ones who handle the work, to go out and determine what all contributions. We are now two or evidence when they have obviously a are the facts—just the facts, ma’am— three signatures away from a discharge biased agenda as to how that study what are the facts. These biologists petition forcing the Speaker to bring ought to turn out? were assigned to undertake a lynx this issue to the floor for full and fair The facts are this. In this country we study in two forests to determine debate. We ought not to have to force undertook years ago the Endangered whether or not there was any kind of him, this ought to be the first item up Species Act. It is an important act. It proof of the habitat of lynx in these for consideration next week in this does a lot of important things. But as particular areas. This is very con- House. any act that has been enacted into law, troversial, because if lynx were found A third area where prompt reform is there is always somebody who finds to exist in these areas, very severe con- definitely required is with reference to abuse, and there are always serious ditions are placed upon these forests.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.068 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H22 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 Very severe conditions, restrictions on I note that my good colleague from but in a calm, sober-minded fashion, use. For example, if you had a ski area, the State of Arizona, a very active because if we allow this kind of abuse my district in Colorado has all the ski member on the committee, very in- to continue in our system, even as we areas in Colorado. If you had a lynx volved in this revelation that has come lament what happens in stories of high found on a ski area, you could shut the up as a result of a whistleblower, by finance, to pension funds, even as we ski area down. You could shut down all the way, not the biologists coming and attempt with the various committees the timber industry. You could shut telling us, telling the lab, oh, by the of jurisdiction in this Congress to get down bike riders, mountain bikers. You way, we were just testing the lab. As a to the bottom of business and account- could shut down people on the river. result of somebody who was leaving the ing corruption, so too does this Con- You could virtually shut the entire government, retired, on the day of gress have a responsibility to the thing down for hundreds, maybe thou- their retirement they could not live American people, for their quality of sands, maybe hundreds of thousands of with it anymore, they revealed to the life, for the true ascertainment of the square miles. Forest Service, hey, you know what, biological integrity of the flora and So finding the evidence of these we kind of cheated a little, we planted fauna in our various national forests things is a very critical element in our lynx hair out there in the forest so that and the people of Colorado and Arizona assessment to determine whether or the laboratory would say that there and all of our States who love the land not these severe restrictions should be was evidence of lynx habitat. and make a living off the land as true put into place. By the way, do you know what the stewards and true conservationists. What do these biologists do? What do Forest Service did? If you were a cop, This crime of biofraud should not go these Federal Government employees you would be in jail, by the way. What unnoticed, should not go unpunished. who have a fiduciary relationship to the Forest Service did was simply take I salute my colleague from Colorado the people for whom they work, which these biologists off that particular because he understands with his back- are the people of the United States of study, will not give the names of these ground in law enforcement and the law America, what do they do? They go biologists, and gave them counseling, and with a good dose of western, and out, they secure some lynx hair and counseling for this kind of an offense let me enlarge that, American common they plant lynx hair in different spots that undermines the entire credibility sense and Yankee ingenuity, that we in the forests. Then they go out and, of the National Survey. need to get to the bottom of this on be- oh, they discovered the lynx hair that Back to my colleague from Arizona, I half of all the American people, put a they planted and they submit that to appreciate the fact that he has joined stop to biofraud, again amplify and the lab for the lab to determine wheth- me today and I intend to yield him adopt a notion of sound science and its er or not it is lynx hair. They planted time to further discuss what the rami- application when it comes to some- the evidence. That is exactly what they fications of planted evidence on the thing as crucial and as precious as our did. Their full intent was for that National Lynx Survey are. environment. study to conclude that lynx existed in With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield to the b 1515 these forests, and therefore the natural gentleman from Arizona such time as I appreciate the presumption of inno- consequence of that finding was that he may consume. cence for those who it is believed have restrictions would be placed on these Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I committed a crime, but, again, I would forests. thank my colleague from Colorado who reiterate to this House, to cover this How did we find out about this? How has taken a leading role in this, and up in some sort of victimology and say- did we find out about the lynx? The this should be of concern to every ing there, there, counseling is fine, is way we found out about it, we had a American, for what has been per- in itself misfeasance and malfeasance whistleblower. It is not because these petrated on the American people can of the stewardship of the land and the biologists came forward and said, look, accurately be called biofraud. basic trust this government and its as they are now saying, all we really People of good will can disagree on citizens deserve. wanted to do was test the laboratory. land use policy. People of good will can Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Let me ask you, how credible would have different approaches to conserva- the gentleman from Arizona. I might you find a police officer who planted tion and the environment. But always add that I, too, agree with the gen- evidence in a suspect’s house and later and forever, Mr. Speaker, the standard tleman about presumption of innocence on in the courtroom said, ‘‘Well, the should be sound science. in regards to whether or not a crime only reason I planted evidence was to I want to thank my colleague from has taken place. see whether the crime lab could deter- Colorado for leading our subcommittee But I should note that there is no mine that I planted it and that the sus- and as we serve together on the Com- presumption of innocence because pect really didn’t have that bag of mittee on Resources, I look forward to these parties have made an admission marijuana. That is why I did that.’’ hearings, but I think it only fair to put of guilt as far as misdoing in the re- How credible would you find that? on notice those who would coddle a sponsibilities and the fiduciary duties How credible do we find these biolo- criminal element. This is not mis- of their job, as the gentleman knows. gists’ story that the whole reason they guided behavior simply cured by coun- This is not an allegation we are mak- planted this lynx hair in the forests seling. This is not something that ing from the House floor about some was to test the laboratory? In fact, should remain confidential. Indeed, if biologists at the Forest Service. I know their lies, their planting of evidence, there is another lament I have, it is a on the House floor allegations are has hurt the credibility and endangers curious concern that some in govern- made or that we want to investigate the fundamental honesty of the Na- ment do not believe they are account- here or we want to investigate there. tional Lynx Survey. I have had people able to constitutional officers who are The facts are clear: These employees that are very active environmentalists sent here to do the people’s business. planted evidence. They have admitted that are on fire about this. It hurts Mr. Speaker, I would put those peo- to planting evidence. their cause. It hurts everybody’s cause ple with those misguided notions on The whistleblower is how we first to have Federal employees go in and notice today that I will work with my found out about it. The Forest Service plant evidence. It is like a bad cop. subcommittee chairman and I will has disciplined, unfortunately, just by Who suffers the most from bad cops? work with the chairman of the full simply counseling. Any other job in Sure, the suspect, but good cops. Good committee and I will work with this America they would have been fired, cops suffer when they have got a bad full House, if need be, if there are those and, frankly, I think criminal charges cop. Good biologists suffer when you who continue to stonewall the truth, I would have been filed by the local dis- have got a bad biologist, biologists who believe, quite reasonably, quite ration- trict attorney. But in this particular will plant information with the full in- ally, that we should bring people in case the Forest Service counseled them tent to provide misleading informa- under oath to the committee and if and then kept it quiet. We only broke tion, to sway the conclusion of a sup- they continue to stonewall, this Con- this loose about a month ago. posedly verifiable study. This is very, gress should hold those people in con- Mr. HAYWORTH. I appreciate the very damaging, what has occurred. tempt. I say that not in a reflex of rage gentleman’s knowledge, and we should

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.051 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H23 note that investigators continue to advising us that in fact false evidence colleagues here, what we are talking work on this case. had been planted in a very critical about has implications for millions of Let me just ask, are the perpetrators study and it altered or could have al- people. When you close down a forest in still in the employ of the Forest Serv- tered the results of that study. So that the West, remember that in the West ice, receiving salaries from tax dollars, information was not provided. We dug we have huge quantities of public to the gentleman’s knowledge? that information out. lands. In the East you have very little Mr. MCINNIS. Reclaiming my time However, once the information was public land. In fact, in many of your from the gentleman from Arizona, the located or provided to us, then I can States your public lands are the lands answer to that is yes, they remain as tell you the new head of the Depart- where the county courthouse sits. Oh, employees of the Federal Government, ment of Agriculture, Ann Veneman, we have the Shenandoah Park and the in good standing, by the way, I might the head of the National Forest Service Florida Everglades, but for the most add. Number two, the Forest Service, and the Secretary of Interior have been part in the East you have no public to this point in time we have not been very cooperative. lands. able to secure from them information To the extent they have not yet In the West we are totally and com- as to what other studies these par- given us those names, I am going to get pletely dependent upon public lands. ticular biologists have been involved those names and I am going to release All of our power, our highways, our in. them to the public. I think the public lifestyle, our recreation, our farms, our Because of the fact of the deeds that has a right to know the bad cop. In Los ranches, our water, everything is fully these biologists have committed, the Angeles they put that name out real dependent upon the Federal lands. admitted deeds of planting evidence in quickly, because they wanted people There are ways that you can shut us hopes of having a conclusion reached who dealt with this cop to know they off. There are ways that you can shut that lynx existed in these particular had a bad cop. We need to know this down human existence in the West. One forests, because of the seriousness of here, too. of them is through these endangered these charges, it is my opinion that we But to this point in time, they have species. There has been a much higher should look at any work that these been cooperative, the heads of the priority given to endangered species, as people have done to see whether or not agencies. We have not, in my opinion, you know, than human species on a they have also planted evidence in found that same form of cooperation at number of occasions. In some cases I those cases. lower levels. In other words, we are think there is some justification for As the gentleman from Arizona will finding a great deal of resistance obvi- that. recall, a few months ago in the City of ously by the biologists themselves. But under these circumstances, what Los Angeles they had a bad cop and he They know they are in a lot of hot has happened is if you found evidence planted or fabricated evidence in water and so on. of a lynx, and in fact that endangered many, many cases. They had to reopen So, yes, we have had cooperation. We species never existed in that particular every case that cop ever had his finger- have a number of investigators in the area, or the habitat is not in existence, prints on to see whether in fact, and, field and we hope in our subcommittee but because of planted evidence, be- unfortunately, they found out he had, hearing which is coming up to pull out cause Federal employees lied, hundreds to find out if in fact that officer had al- further cooperation if it is not forth- of thousands of people who depend on tered evidence in those cases. coming. the public lands or thousands and thou- Mr. HAYWORTH. I thank my friend That is exactly what needs to happen sands of people who have private lands for the time. I would simply say I look here. But, unfortunately, the Forest that are impacted by the endangered forward to joining my colleague from Service thought it was appropriate just species, and remember, endangered spe- Colorado for those subcommittee hear- to counsel these employees, pat them cies regulations do not just apply to ings. on the back and tell them that they But I also think it is important for public lands, they apply to private were bad boys and bad girls and they purposes of full disclosure to the Amer- lands, their lives could be affected in a should behave more properly in the fu- ican people, it is interesting, political very negative fashion, a loss of huge ture and let it go at that. scientists put a word on what my value of their holdings or their life- Had we not found out about it, frank- friend describes, where you may have a styles or their work. ly, I am afraid we would see that alter- philosophical and cultural change at So the ramifications of planting this ation or planting of evidence would the top, but those at the different lev- evidence are just as serious as if a cop then be seen as somewhat of an accept- els of bureaucracy are somewhat reluc- came into the gentleman from Arizo- able practice with very little punish- tant to help deal with these policy so- na’s office and planted a bag of cocaine ment by the controlling agency. lutions or even feel that they are ac- and then turned you in. You can imag- Mr. HAYWORTH. If the gentleman countable for helping in that regard. ine the public outcry for your resigna- would yield further for a question, we The political scientists call it bureau- tion because they found cocaine in have had a chance to discuss this off cratic inertia. your office. The ramifications are the House floor, but to make it a part Mr. Speaker, I would say to my col- huge. And it is same thing here. The of the record here today, in this House leagues today on the floor, let us take ramifications of this false and planted Chamber, Mr. Speaker, I would ask my away that value-neutral title. Anyone information are devastating if de- colleague from Colorado, how he would who withholds information, as far as I ployed in the way that these biologists characterize the response of the Forest am concerned, is complicit in a crime intended. Service? Has it been forthcoming, has and part of a coverup, and it is the Mr. HAYWORTH. If my friend would it been begrudging, have we seen the duty of our subcommittee and the full yield, I want to thank him for putting type of attitude of how dare we ques- committee and this entire House in le- the proper perspective on this, Mr. tion their disciplinary procedures? gitimate government oversight to work Speaker, because from time to time How would the gentleman charac- with my colleague from Colorado. there are those who will portray any terize the ambiance or the govern- I would simply say, Mr. Speaker, to instance of wrongdoing as being some- mental philosophy of the response of any employee who believes they have a how an issue decided because of the those at the Forest Service? higher calling than sound science or person’s naivete or confusion and that Mr. McINNIS. At this point in time, accountability to the taxpayers of this there would be no harm. reclaiming my time from the gen- country and the citizens of this Nation My colleague from Colorado points tleman from Arizona, I should say the and duly elected constitutional offi- out quite correctly that while public Forest Service, or the Department of cers, they should go on notice: Their land is important in all of our 50 Interior, or the Division of Wildlife in days are numbered and we will get to States, public land is such a fact of life the State of Washington, none of these the bottom of this on behalf of all the west of the Mississippi, and particu- agencies were forthcoming in advising American people, because the people larly in the Southwest, where in my the United States Congress, more spe- have the right to know. Congressional district, the Sixth Con- cifically the committees that have di- Mr. MCINNIS. I thank the gentleman gressional District of Arizona, we have rect responsibility over these issues, from Arizona. I might point out to my some counties that the land mass is 95

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.053 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 percent government-controlled. Indeed, mate oversight of those executive I yield to the gentleman. one county, Gila County, Arizona, less agencies who from time to time might Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I than 3 percent of the land is private forget their scope and mission, might thank the gentleman. As we were hear- land. engage in misfeasance and malfea- ing a recitation of different analogies And this is not some esoteric imag- sance. and actual events, whether it be the ining. This is a reality for the people of With my colleague from Colorado at Los Angeles cop gone bad, or a variety the West who, time and again, have the helm our subcommittee, I have of other stories, I thought about the proven to be good stewards of the land, every confidence that we will get to conduct of those who have come in this who, because of a unique circumstance the bottom of this, and it will make a institution before; and when my col- in applying for statehood, had to confer difference on behalf of the American league and I were still in private life, I to the Federal Government over half of people. I yield back to my friend. can remember reading as an American their lands as a dowry, if you will, or as Mr. MCINNIS. I thank the gentleman citizen of the Abscam investigation a condition for statehood. from Arizona. The gentleman is cor- and, indeed, a Member of this House, It sets up a different dynamic than rect. These biologists lied. There is no who was caught red-handed on video- we see here on the eastern seaboard. It way around it. These were Federal em- tape pocketing proceeds, ill-gotten sets up a dynamic with which many ployees who lied. They have admitted gains, held a press conference and said, Americans in major cities in the East to their lie. They planted evidence. I was just conducting my own inves- or the Midwest may not be familiar, in- The purpose for which they planted tigation. As absurd as that denial was deed, a dynamic that some in fact in this evidence was to alter the National then, it is equally absurd to have these western major cities may not be famil- Lynx Survey. They wanted to alter it bio-frauds claiming the same thing iar with. in such a way, in my opinion, that they and, worse still, the management of But this has a direct harm on Amer- wanted to show the existence of an en- the agency saying, well, you need some ican citizens, particularly in the rural dangered species in a forest, which in counseling. You can continue to work West, and it is not a noble and mis- fact no previous evidence has been here in good standing, but you need guided action. found that that possibly endangered some counseling. No. What needs to happen is that the Indeed, we see that in the newspapers species had habitat in that area. That rule of law must be maintained and the today with the arrival of the American is the whole intent. sacred trust of those who would work Taliban, John Walker Lindh, and the Now, what they are saying today is on behalf of the taxpayers must be re- spin that somehow a young person they just wanted to test the labora- stored. I salute my colleague for taking meant well, but they were naive, ignor- tory. You can imagine, to my colleague the lead on this. I pledge to him and, ing the fact that young Americans from Arizona, if you put a gun in your Mr. Speaker, to this House, and to younger than John Walker Lindh put belt and walked through the metal de- those I represent, that we will find out on the uniform of this country to detector at the airport and then explain what has transpired and we will make fend this country, and yet in the pop- to the officers that captured you, I just the changes necessary. ular culture with the defeatist notions wanted to test your metal detector, Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would blaming America first, you get this in- that is why I walked through with a point out to the gentleman, we have credible spin, and, quite frankly, this gun. Or a cop who plants evidence who heard a lot of discussion about the deviant public psychology that will ex- says I just wanted to test the labora- Enron Corporation and a lot of atten- plain away any and all crimes. tory, the crime lab, to see if they could tion has been paid to the Enron Cor- Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Col- find that I planted the evidence and poration, and the shredding, not only orado and I and other members of this not the poor suspect who could face at Enron, but Arthur Andersen, the subcommittee will get to the bottom of years in prison, point number one. shredding of evidence. They are there these crimes that have been committed destroying evidence. In this particular against the American people. And, no, b 1530 case which, by the way, could impact this was not a naive misjudgment de- The second point I would make with hundreds of thousands of people, evi- serving of counseling, any more than the gentleman is, the gentleman dence was not shredded, it was created, the actions of the so-called American speaks of the national media. Can we falsely created and then planted as to Taliban are things to be excused. They imagine what the national media affect the result of the study. would be doing with this story if, in are both crimes against this country. So I appreciate the gentleman. What And how horrible it is that the per- fact, the facts were reserved. If, in fact, I intend to do here is read for the somebody had gone in and actually petrators of this crime were ostensibly RECORD, unless the gentleman has any working on behalf of the American peo- taken a live lynx or taken evidence out further comments, I would like to read of the forest so that it appeared that ple and to this day are paid with the for the RECORD a letter issued by the hard-earned tax money of the Amer- no endangered species existed in that chairman of the whole committee and ican citizens. area, to me, that would be completely myself as chairman of the Sub- We will make it clear that sound intolerable. But it would be on the committee on Forest and Forest science must be restored and a new front page of, certainly, The New York Health, a letter sent to the Secretary sense of ethics must come to our pur- Times and certainly The Washington of the Department of Agriculture and suit of conservation and our preserva- Post and certainly the Miami Herald to the Secretary of the Interior. tion of our environment. In that way, and all of the papers in Massachusetts ‘‘Dear Secretaries: people of good will, even though there and Connecticut. ‘‘We are alarmed and outraged by the may be disagreements on public policy, This story is being brushed aside in findings of a recent Forest Service in- can at least work from sound scientific some camps. It is our responsibility. I vestigation regarding the lynx recov- data, and in the public arena and in say to my colleague from the State of ery survey, which concluded that hair this Chamber and in the give and take Arizona, under the subcommittee of samples from Canadian lynx had been of community control can come up which I am chair and of which the gen- illicitly ‘‘planted’’ on three known oc- with sound solutions, rather than hav- tleman is an active member, it is our casions by officials in the U.S. Forest ing the misguided folks who believe the responsibility, regardless of the Robin Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ends absolutely justify the means, who Hood mystique that may be placed by Service, and the Washington State De- would even take criminal action to ap- some media outlets on these individ- partment of Fish and Wildlife. While peal to their misguided notion of what uals, it is our responsibility to make it we commend the Forest Service and the greater good might be. known that Federal biologists have a the Fish and Wildlife Service for inves- It has been said, Mr. Speaker, we are fiduciary responsibility, which has tigating the matter and bringing it to a nation of laws and not of men, but been violated through their lies, which Congress’s attention, we believe the in- men must faithfully execute the laws they have admitted to, through their vestigation’s findings raise other fun- of this country. And in their wisdom planting of evidence, which they have damental issues and questions that our founders gave this branch of gov- admitted to, and have them answer to have not yet been satisfactorily an- ernment, the legislative branch, legiti- the consequences of their actions. swered. Notably, it calls into question

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.055 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H25 the very credibility and the integrity ‘‘As your internal audit of this situa- cealed legitimate evidence pointing to the of broader lynx surveys. Given the ex- tion moves forward, we intend to ask existence of a lynx on a national forest, their traordinary impact that the lynx re- the General Accounting Office to con- termination would be swift and sure. This in- covery program will have on the man- duct its own parallel probe of these incident should be treated no differently. Fed- eral land managers simply cannot be allowed agement of national forests throughout cidents. In addition, at this time we to obstruct a process of this side and con- the West and around the Nation, the are planning on holding oversight hear- sequence with relative impunity. Forest Service and the Fish and Wild- ings before the Forests and Forest Second, we believe the nature of these im- life Service should immediately resolve Health Subcommittee early next proprieties dictates an immediate and thor- these outstanding issues. year,’’ that is this year, ‘‘to ensure ough review of all the data acquired during ‘‘First, we believe that simply reas- that this unfortunate occurrence is the course of the lynx survey. A December 13 signing culpable individuals is a gross- satisfactorily remedied.’’ Forest Service memo to Congress detaining ly inadequate punishment, given the The reason I read this into the this incident asserts that ‘‘survey coordina- tors feel the integrity of the overall lynx magnitude of this offense. While the in- RECORD is, one, I wanted the letter sub- sampling effort is being maintained,’’ but vestigation may, in fact, be correct in mitted for the RECORD, as the gen- concluding that these incidents do not the memo offers nothing to support these tleman from Arizona mentions, but I ‘‘feelings.’’ Has the Forest Service attempted rise to the level of criminality, a find- also want to point out that this notes to independently verify the scientific au- ing we reserve judgment on until we several of the points that the gen- thenticity of previously identified lynx sam- have the opportunity to thoroughly re- tleman has brought up. The gentleman ples found in other Regions? Can the Forest view the facts and the relevant laws, has stated, I think in explicit terms, Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service say these offenses minimally amount to exactly what the concern is we have with any level of certainty that other lynx professional malfeasance of the highest here, and that is, we have to depend on samples were not ‘‘planted’’ in a similarly surreptitious manner? If the answer to either order. Whatever the reason, these indi- credibility. We cannot risk having sci- viduals appear and have admitted to of these questions is no, how can the Forest entists who make these kinds of deci- Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service knowingly and willfully planted false sions planting the evidence. It is not guarantee Congress and the public that the evidence that, if unexposed, would have right. It is a lie. It ought to face the national lynx recover effort is grounded in had immense implications on any num- consequences. science, rather than in the fraudulent behav- ber of management decisions. Even if Mr. Speaker, I will include for the ior of unscrupulous field offers. not criminal, again, an issue we reserve RECORD at this time the aforemen- Ultimately, the credibility of the lynx sur- judgment on, this unethical behavior tioned letter. vey is now hanging by a thread. The Forest runs afoul of even the most lackadai- DECEMBER 17, 2001. Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service sical standard of professional conduct. ANN M. VENEMAN, have an obligation to demonstrate the pro- As such, we believe these individuals Secretary, Department Agriculture, Washington, priety of other samples before it uses the DC. lynx survey to make sweeping land manage- should be terminated immediately if ment decisions. their guilt is verifiable. We have every GALE A. NORTON, Secretary, Department of Interior, Washington, As your internal audit of this situation confidence that if a Federal employee DC. moves forward, we intend to ask the General buried or otherwise concealed legiti- DEAR SECRETARY VENEMAN AND SECRETARY Accounting Office to conduct its own par- mate evidence pointing to the exist- NORTON: We were alarmed and outraged by allel probe of these incidents. In addition, at ence of a lynx on a national forest, the findings of a recent Forest Service inves- this time we are planning on holding over- their termination would be swift and tigation regarding the lynx recovery survey, sight hearings before the Forests and Forest sure. This incident should be treated which concluded that hair samples from Ca- Health Subcommittee early next year to ensure that this unfortunate occurrence is sat- no differently. Federal land managers nadian lynx had been illicitly ‘‘planted’’ on three known occasions by officials in the isfactorily remedied. simply cannot be allowed to obstruct a Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Sincerely, process of this size and this con- Service and the Washington State Depart- SCOTT MCINNIS, sequence with relative impunity. ment of Fish and Wildlife. While we com- Chairman, Sub- ‘‘Second, we believe the nature of mend the Forest Service and the Fish and committee on Forests these improprieties dictates an imme- Wildlife Service for investigating the matter and Forest Health, diate and a thorough review of all of and bringing it to Congress’ attention, we Committee on Re- the data acquired during the course of believe the investigation’s findings raise sources. the lynx survey. A December 13 Forest other elemental issues and questions that JIM HANSEN, Chairman, Committee Service memo to Congress detailing have not yet been satisfactorily answered. Notably, it calls into question the very on Resources. this incident asserts that survey coor- credibility and integrity of the broader Can- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE dinators feel the integrity of the over- ada lynx survey. Given the extraordinary im- all lynx sampling effort is being main- pact that the lynx recovery program will The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tained. But the memo offers nothing to have on the management of national forests ISSA). The Chair would caution all per- support those findings. Has the Forest throughout the West and around the nation, sons in the gallery to refrain from all Service attempted to independently the Forest Service and the Fish and Wildlife conversations. The acoustics in the verify the scientific authenticity of Service should immediately resolve these chamber are such that these carry and previously identified lynx samples outstanding matters. make it impossible to hear those First, we believe that simply reassigning speaking. Would all persons in the gal- found in other regions? Can the Forest culpable individuals is a grossly inadequate Service and the Fish and Wildlife Serv- punishment given the magnitude of this of- lery please refrain from further con- ice say with any level of certainty that fense. While the investigation may in fact be versation. any other lynx samples were not plant- correct in concluding that these incidents do Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am ed in a similar manner? If the answer not rise to the level of criminality—a finding going to move to another subject, but I to either of these questions is no, how we reserve judgment on until we have the op- will be happy to yield to the gentleman can the Forest Service and Fish and portunity to more thoroughly review the if he wants to conclude. facts and relevant laws—these offenses mini- Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I Wildlife Service guarantee Congress mally amount to professional malfeasance of and the public that the national lynx the highest order. Whatever the reason, thank the gentleman from Colorado. I recovery effort is grounded in science these individuals appear to have knowingly appreciate the encyclopedic nature of rather than in the fraudulent behavior and willfully planted false evidence that, if the letter to the Forest Service. I of some unscrupulous field officers. unexposed, would have had immense implica- would just reiterate, it is a question of ‘‘Ultimately, the credibility of the tions on any number of management deci- sound science; but even more basic lynx survey is now hanging by a sions. Even if not criminal—again, an issue than that, it is a question of trust. We thread. The Forest Service and the we reserve judgment on—this unethical be- will work at the subcommittee level, at Fish and Wildlife Service have an obli- havior runs afoul of even the most lackadai- the full committee level, and, indeed, sical standard of professional conduct. As gation to demonstrate the propriety of such, we believe these individuals should be in this House of Representatives to en- other samples before it uses the lynx terminated immediately if their guilt is sure that the American people can survey to make sweeping land manage- verifiable. We have every confidence that if a trust those who are in the service of ment decisions. federal employee buried or otherwise con- this government to rely on sound

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 01:38 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.056 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H26 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 science and to understand their fidu- I am astounded at the political spin home to us with crystal clarity on Sep- ciary role to the American people and that is being put on by some of these tember 11. Law-abiding citizens going to our public lands. media outlets that somehow the United about their daily activities were wan- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I appre- States has shirked its responsibility to tonly and brutally attacked at the cost ciate the gentleman from Arizona. I these prisoners and to these detainees. of at least 3,000 American lives in New would also say to the gentleman that As we know, they are not prisoners of York, civilian personnel. With the cost there are a couple of other subjects war, because we know what the Inter- of combined military and civilian per- here I intend to discuss, and I would in- national Red Cross would like us to do, sonnel in the hundreds here, within 5 vite the gentleman to participate as and that is to declare that these de- miles of this location at the Pentagon. well, because I know the gentleman tainees in Cuba are declared prisoners For the left wing media, I should also from Arizona has some very strong of war. Because once they are declared note for fairness, I received an e-mail feelings. prisoners of war under the Geneva Con- from a British couple. I jokingly call First of all, let me tell my colleagues vention, all they have to tell us is their them my British cousins because they that in the last few days, I cannot be- name, rank, and serial number or take an interest in our constitutional lieve what I have been reading, but I whatever identification. That is it. Republic, and they come to visit quite have been reading in world press and They do not have to tell us about any often. They e-mailed my office today national press and even local press upcoming terrorist attacks. And as we saying, Congressman, do not believe about some question of the treatment can see now, with Johnny Walker, the the prattle of the leftist press and the of our prisoners, the al Qaeda prisoners gentleman who, well, excuse me, I mis- British tabloids. John Bull, the British that we are now holding in Cuba. I can- takenly referred to Mr. Walker as a citizenry, is with you. And how sad it not believe this. These are people gentleman. He is a war criminal, in my is that the whole notion of the media whose entire cause is to destroy our so- opinion. culture has turned from keeping a jour- ciety; and frankly, they did a pretty But the fact is, we now see some of nal, a chronicle of events to a realm of good job of it. Four or 5,000 people, the national media starting to put a advocacy where opinions, no matter they murdered them. That is what it spin, and some of the liberal organiza- how aberrant, no matter how ulti- was. In cold blood, regardless of their tions putting a spin on this that this mately harmful are entertained and nationalities, regardless of their faith, Johnny Walker should have been ad- given quarter as if they have intellec- regardless of whether they were mili- vised in the battlefield, right after they tual integrity. tary or nonmilitary; we all know what killed that American CIA agent, that Let me say this, Mr. Speaker, to I am talking about on September 11. young man with a family, by the way, those who would champion the rights These people declared war against the right after they killed him, that when of the butchers who oppose this coun- United States of America. they captured this Johnny Walker, try, the detainees who have told their And now, as prisoners in Cuba, I can they should have advised him that he guards when they have a chance they assure my colleagues that, one, they had the right to see an attorney, that will kill more Americans, the detainees have better clothing than they have he needs to know anything he says who have attempted to bite and with ever had. They have all been provided could be used against him in a court of whatever weapons they have, their own with their religious book, the Koran, so law. They wanted Miranda rights on hands, their own guile, try to harm that they can study that if they wish. the battlefield. That is where this po- American citizens, let me ask those They are being fed better than they litical spin is going. who would champion in misguided no- were being fed in probably years. They We have every right to question tion their rights as if they were Amer- are receiving better health care than those detainees in Cuba to determine ican citizens, how do you explain it to they have ever received in their home where the next terrorist attack is com- the orphans of September 11? countries that they came from. ing from. As the gentleman knows, just I mentioned earlier an attack oc- This is how we treat our prisoners. this morning it was revealed to the curred in close proximity to this cita- We are giving these people treatment American people that one of the de- del of freedom, this Capitol dome, at that I would say if it were in reverse, tainees has advised us that the em- the Pentagon on that same horrible first of all, they said very clearly what bassy in Yemen has been targeted for date. they were going to do with American an attack on the embassy, and they I have heard stories of elementary prisoners. At the very beginning, the have now evacuated the embassy. We children who lost their fathers, who leaders of the Taliban said that they would not get that information if it today are affected with conditions that looked forward to a fight with America were up to the International Red Cross. will follow them the rest of their lives. because they wanted to capture some I am astounded by the behavior of the And as our Secretary of Defense has young American soldiers and they were International Red Cross. I yield to the pointed out, as my colleague from Col- going to skin them alive. Skin them gentleman from Arizona to add to this. orado has pointed out, we are treating alive and ship the corpses back to us. Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I ap- these detainees who have vowed death That is what they were going to do preciate the gentleman yielding, be- to America, we have treated them with their prisoners. Now, the Inter- cause we need to make comments on more humanely than they would ever national Red Cross, which plays holier this, especially the notion that we consider treating us. They have given than thou, which, by the way, ought to would designate these illegal combat- them balanced meals. We have taken clean up their own books, in my opin- ants, to whom we refer now as detain- care of hygienic needs, and yes we have ion, thinks that they have some kind ees, as prisoners of war. Understand an even entitled them to worship and as- of overriding legal jurisdiction to con- even more diabolical implication, if sembly, which in some free nations demn the United States in the treat- they were regarded as prisoners of war. where Americans now find themselves, ment of these prisoners in Cuba. That would mean eventual repatriation in terms of military personnel, their These people are nasty people. Of to their various nations. Our Com- right to freely worship according to the course we do not allow them to sit mander in Chief stood at this podium dictates of their own conscience is pro- down with their fellow prisoners and in the well of this House, in the wake hibited. And let me make it very clear, communicate. Of course we have them of the attacks of September 11 and Mr. Speaker, to that group of mis- in handcuffs and shackles. Of course we made clear to us, this is a new kind of guided miscreants so enveloped in a put them in orange outfits so that if war. doctrine of defeatism that they once they were to escape, they are much again would blame America first, do more easily identified. Of course we do b 1545 you not remember what transpired on not put them in Nikes so that they Yes, there are categories which we September 11? cannot. It is like any other prisoners, can recognize in terms of international Let me put it in some perspective for we put them in sandals or, in some law. There are illegal combatants in- you. For the first time in modern his- cases barefoot, so that if they were to volved in this war, as my colleague, the tory, for the first time in 200 years, our attempt an escape, they cannot move gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Nation was attacked by a foreign very far. MCINNIS), pointed out, as was brought power within the continental United

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.059 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H27 States resulting in the death of inno- One of the leading speakers for the to the notion of John Maynard Keynes cents in an act of war. And this new Democratic Party said just last week or whether they join us in the supply- type of war does not need the culture that the death tax, a tax which has no side notion that at a time of economic of victimology or the plaintive plea, rational basis in our taxing system, the downturn taxes must be reduced. Why? why do they hate us, or all the other death tax was only put into our system Because the economy needs to grow pop psychology and social, patholog- to punish people who had been success- and people need more of their own ical causation reasons that those in the ful in our society, to punish the fami- money to save, spend, and invest. And parlors or in the opinion journals lies, the Rockefellers and the Fords the American people, Mr. Speaker, should state. back around the turn of the last cen- have gotten wise to the tired old argu- We have a right to civil defense. We tury; that is why this thing was placed ment that tax relief only benefits the have a right to national survival, and into effect. Now, as you know, if you rich. those who are enemies of this Nation own a truck, a dump truck, a pickup Indeed, if you look more closely, the will pay a price. And, if necessary, if and a bulldozer you are now in the top 1 percent of income earners in the public opinion in Europe goes so awry, death tax range. The leading Demo- United States shoulder 36 percent of if the culture has changed so greatly cratic spokesman said we should con- the tax burden. The top 5 percent take on behalf of some of our so-called al- tinue the death tax and we should im- over 70 percent of the collective tax lies, then, Mr. Speaker, I am absolutely mediately increase taxes by not allow- burden. The fact is, as our friend from certain the American Nation is willing ing the people the tax cuts they have Florida pointed out earlier today, as a to go it alone. been promised in a recessionary period. Democratic chief executive, the late And to those who think that we are As the gentleman from Florida (Mr. President Kennedy said, a rising tide somehow to blame, perhaps they FOLEY) said earlier on on this very lifts all boats. should pay a visit to some of the ter- House floor, he made the statement Economic opportunity is important rorist states, see what freedom of wor- that President Kennedy, in the reces- for all the American people. And so I ship, what freedom of assembly, what sion that President Kennedy faced, said am encouraged, Mr. Speaker, in the freedom of speech they would enjoy in this is not the time to raise taxes. This fact that the President of the United those environments and then report is time to put money in the pockets of States has come and insisted on trying back to the United States if they sur- consumers, the people that earn it. It to change the tone in Washington. It vive. is not our money. We take it from our resulted in a bipartisan education bill. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I thank citizens. We bring it here, and the citi- Some people remain tone deaf when it the gentleman. zens much more effectively spend that comes to the question of taxation. But Mr. Speaker, I want to wrap this up money. I take heart from the fact that those very quickly by saying to the gen- This is a policy disagreement. Do not who have seen to oppose us and whose tleman from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH), let people sugar coat it by telling you inaction lead unneccessarily, I believe, your points are very valid. we ought to be bipartisan; we ought to to holiday season of suffering, and how The United States will do it alone if agree to raise your taxes, America. Or is this for irony? The very people who it is necessary. But the reason the maybe sugar coat it and not call it a some on this Hill claim to champion United States will not have to do it tax raise. But really, we will not give suffered at their hands because of inac- alone is because our friends and our you the tax reductions you deserved. tion on an economic security package neighbors and our acquaintances in Eu- In other words, it is going to Safeway brought to this floor not once, but rope know that these acts of terrorism with a coupon that says you get 25 twice, a compromise worked out with could be committed against them as cents off Cheerios, and when you get interests of the other party. And yet, well. there, Safeway says, well, we will not hope springs eternal, and we will come The International Red Cross is com- honor the coupon anymore. So we did back again. pletely naive about the realities of not really raise the price of Cheerios by But the American people understand, what they are trying to do and the spin 25 cents, but we will not honor the cou- as my colleague, the gentleman from they are trying to put this thing on. I pon we just gave you. That is not what Colorado (Mr. MCINNIS), understands, say I am gravely disappointed in the Safeway does. Safeway is a good store, as Members of both Houses, from both International Red Cross which, frank- but you get the point. parties understand, the key to eco- ly, at times in the past has enjoyed a I will yield the balance of my time, nomic vitality is growth, and that good reputation. The National Red which is probably about 41⁄2 minutes or growth is expressed by people having Cross has had their reputation tar- so, for the gentleman to make com- their own money to save, spend and in- nished with their Victims Fund, as the ments about this tax issue. vest, making their own decisions to gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I fuel the economic engine so vital to HAYWORTH) knows. Now we have the thank my colleague from Colorado. not only our economic security but International Red Cross trying to put I know, Mr. Speaker, that I am hon- also to our national security. on a spin. ored to join my colleague not only in Mr. Speaker, with that I yield back I want to move quickly and I would membership on the Committee on Re- to my friend, the gentleman from Colo- be happy to yield the gentleman a few sources but also on the Committee on rado. minutes. We have about 9 minutes re- Ways and Means, the committee with Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I think it maining. I would like to talk about jurisdiction over the tax code, the com- is important to note and repeat again, this upcoming session. I noted that the mittee that shepherded through the this is not the time to raise taxes. And previous speaker spoke about biparti- tax relief plan that our President asked I urge those members of the Demo- sanship on the education bill. I was for and the American people received cratic Party who are active in the proud of that. earlier this year, and then worked party leadership structure to counsel We got a good bill out of here. We hard, not once, but twice, to deliver an those members of the party not to used bipartisanship. But there are economic security package that, sadly, raise taxes. This hurts all American some issues of which there are funda- in the other Chamber has yet to see the people in a recessionary period. This is mental differences; and the fact that light of day. And I appreciate my col- not the time for the Democrats to raise we cannot reach bipartisan support on league commenting on it. taxes on the American people. We are some of these issues reflects the funda- I think this is important, too, be- in a recession. Those dollars need to mental belief that some of us have. The cause it seems that some leaders on the stay in the pockets of our citizens. fundamental belief of which I am other side, regardless of Chamber, have f speaking, which we are going to ad- a problem not so much with the Repub- dress here in the next few weeks, is the lican Party but with members of their REMEMBERING PAUL FANNIN Democratic Party desire to raise taxes own party. We have heard of many The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a in this recession and the Republican Democrats joining with us in a bipar- previous order of the House, the gen- desire to cut the taxes. Not raise taxes tisan fashion regardless of their eco- tleman from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH) in this situation. nomic philosophy, whether they adhere is recognized for 5 minutes.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:14 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.060 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H28 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I rise though we say good-bye to him at age Mr. EVERETT (at the request of Mr. this afternoon to pay tribute to a great 94, we will not forget his contributions ARMEY) for today and the balance of American and great Arizonan. It is my to our way of life, and encompassing the week on account of official busi- sad duty, Mr. Speaker, to report to the all of that was Paul Fannin the person. ness in the district. House of Representatives that former As a private citizen, I had the privi- f United States Senator and former Ari- lege of being involved in Rotary Inter- SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED zona Governor Paul Fannin passed national and being in the same club, away during our district work period Phoenix 100, as Paul Fannin. And upon By unanimous consent, permission to and holiday recess. We laid him to rest our first meeting I said, sir, please help address the House, following the legis- in Arizona last week. me with the protocol. I am confused. lative program and any special orders Mr. Speaker, Paul Fannin, a native How should I properly address you? heretofore entered, was granted to: of Arizona, a success in business, chose Should I call you Senator? Should I (The following Members (at the re- to move from the arena of business to call you Governor? He answered, oh, quest of Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas) to elected office in the year of my birth, JD, just call me Paul. In an endeavor revise and extend their remarks and in- 1958. Sworn in as Governor in 1959, he where many of us have an excessive clude extraneous material:) served 3 terms; and then upon ascen- dose of self-esteem, where the people’s Mr. SKELTON, for 5 minutes, today. sion of our favorite son, Barry M. Gold- business can often take a back seat to Ms. NORTON, for 5 minutes, today. water, to the nomination of his party headlines and photo opportunities and Mr. DOGGETT, for 5 minutes, today. for President of the United States, press conferences, the living legacy of Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, for 5 min- Paul Fannin ran and was elected to the Paul Fannin is that of a humble public utes, today. United States Senate. servant; and though we bid him fare- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, for In our history of Arizona only two well at age 94, his contributions to this 5 minutes, today. have served our State both as Governor country and to the State of Arizona (The following Members (at the re- and United States Senator. Paul will last forever. quest of Mr. AKIN) to revise and extend Fannin’s place in history is assured. f their remarks and include extraneous And yet when people think of Arizona material:) and think of Goldwater and Udall and LEAVE OF ABSENCE Mr. MORAN of Kansas, for 5 minutes, John Rhodes, they would be wise to add By unanimous consent, leave of ab- today and January 29. the name of Paul Fannin to the pan- sence was granted to: Mr. SHIMKUS, for 5 minutes, January theon of political giants from our Mr. BECERRA (at the request of Mr. 24. State. GEPHARDT) for today and the balance of Mr. WOLF, for 5 minutes, January 24. the week on account of official busi- (The following Members (at their own b 1600 ness. request) to revise and extend their re- It was Paul Fannin in the late 1950s, Mr. DICKS (at the request of Mr. GEP- marks and include extraneous mate- before it was politically correct to un- HARDT) for today on account of official rial:) derstand the role of international co- business in the district. Mr. FOLEY, for 5 minutes, today. operation and cross border cooperation Mr. DOYLE (at the request of Mr. Mr. HAYWORTH, for 5 minutes, today. and to reach out to the Mexican State GEPHARDT) for today and January 24 on f of Sonora for the Sonora Arizona con- account of a death in the family. SENATE BILLS REFERRED ference, which is now more than 40 Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon (at the request years old, not in a diminution of sov- of Mr. GEPHARDT) for today and Janu- Bills of the Senate of the following ereignty for either State or their re- ary 24 on account of personal reasons. titles were taken from the Speaker’s spective Nations, but for the Nation, Mr. KIND (at the request of Mr. GEP- table and, under the rule, referred as that people can understand and coexist HARDT) for today and January 24 on ac- follows: and prosper through trade and coopera- count of family matters. S. 392. An act to grant a Federal charter to tion. And, indeed, during his time as Mrs. NAPOLITANO (at the request of Korean War Veterans Association, Incor- governor, that may remain as Paul Mr. GEPHARDT) for today and January porated, and for other purposes; to the Com- Fannin’s greatest contribution to the 24 on account of illness. mittee on the Judiciary. S. 990. An act to amend the Pittman-Rob- State of Arizona. Mr. ORTIZ (at the request of Mr. GEP- ertson Wildlife Restoration Act to improve As United States Senator, coming HARDT) for today and the balance of the the provisions relating to wildlife conserva- here to Washington, it was the tenac- week on account of important business tion and restoration programs, and for other ity of Paul Fannin, working with, at for the district. purposes; to the Committee on Resources. that time, the Senate President pro Ms. SOLIS (at the request of Mr. GEP- S. 1099. An act to increase the criminal tempore Carl Hayden and Barry Gold- HARDT) for today and January 24 on ac- penalties for assaulting or threatening Fed- water and John Rhodes and Mo Udall count of official business in the dis- eral judges, their family members, and other to bring the Central Arizona Project trict. public servants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. from the drawing board to life, the re- Ms. WATERS (at the request of Mr. S. 1400. An act to amend the Illegal Immi- ality that water is necessary to make GEPHARDT) for today on account of offi- gration Reform and Immigrant Responsi- the desert bloom would be there, for cial business. bility Act of 1996 to extend the deadline for jobs and for quality of life. Paul Mrs. MINK of Hawaii (at the request aliens to present a border crossing card that Fannin worked tirelessly to see that of Mr. GEPHARDT) for today on account contains a biometric identifier matching the that was done. of en route from the district. appropriate biometric characteristic of the Senator Fannin also worked tire- Mr. LUTHER (at the request of Mr. alien; to the Committee on the Judiciary. lessly on behalf of the first Americans. GEPHARDT) for today after 12:30 p.m. S. 1622. An act to extend the period of So often the first Americans, our and the balance of the week on account availability of unemployment assistance American Indians, become the forgot- of family matters. under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in the case of ten Americans. Paul Fannin worked to Mr. BALLENGER (at the request of Mr. victims of the terrorist attacks of September maintain their sovereignty, to main- ARMEY) for today on account of meet- 11, 2001; to the Committee on Transportation tain their treaty rights. In fact, Paul ing with constituents on economic de- and Infrastructure. Fannin worked in a bipartisan way for velopment matters in the 10th district S. 1637. An act to waive certain limitations the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy of of North Carolina. in the case of use of the emergency fund au- New York. Indeed, stories recount how Mr. BURTON of Indiana (at the re- thorized by section 125 of title 23, United Senator Kennedy would come in unan- quest of Mr. ARMEY) for today and the States Code, to pay the costs of projects in nounced into the back of Paul Fannin’s balance of the week on account of ill- response to the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City that occurred on suite of offices and work on Native ness in the family. September 11, 2001; to the Committee on American issues. Mr. ENGLISH (at the request of Mr. Transportation and Infrastructure. His is a living legacy for the State of ARMEY) for today on account of attend- S. 1803. An act to authorize appropriations Arizona and for this Nation; and ing a funeral. under the Arms Export Control Act and the

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:45 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K23JA7.062 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H29 Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, and appropriate by the Chief of the Department assistance for fiscal years 2002 and 2003, and to amend such act to promote the cleanup and the United States Attorney for the Dis- for other purposes; to the Committee on In- and reuse of brownfields, to provide financial trict of Columbia, and for other purposes. ternal Relations. assistance for brownfields revitalization, to H.R. 2657. To amend title 11, District of Co- S. 1834. An act for the relief of retired Ser- enhance State Response programs, and for lumbia Code, to redesignate the Family Divi- geant First Class James D. Benoit and Wan other purposes. sion of the Superior Court of the District of Sook Benoit; to the Committee on the Judi- H.R. 2884. To amend the Internal Revenue Columbia as the Family Court of the Supe- ciary. Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for victims rior Court, to recruit and retain trained and S. 1858. An act to permit the closed circuit of the terrorist attacks against the United experienced judges to serve in the Family televising of the criminal trial of Zacarias States, and for other purposes. Court, to promote consistency and efficiency Moussaoui for the victims of September 11th; H.R. 3030. To extend the basic pilot pro- in the assignment of judges to the Family to the Committee on the Judiciary. gram for employment eligibility Court and in the consideration of actions and S. 1864. An act to amend the Public Health verification, and for other purposes. proceedings in the Family Court, and for Service Act to establish a Nurse Corps and H.R. 3061. Making appropriations for the other purposes. recruitment and retention strategies to ad- Department of Labor, Health and Human Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- dress the nursing shortage, and for other Services, and Education, and related agen- ports that on January 4, 2002 he pre- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, Commerce. 2002, and for other purposes. sented to the President of the United S. 1888. An act to amend title 18 of the H.R. 3248. To designate the facility of the States, for his approval, the following United States Code to correct a technical United States Postal Service located at 65 bills. error in the codification of title 36 of the North Main Street in Cranbury, New Jersey, H.R. 1. To close the achievement gap with United States Code; to the Committee on the as the ‘‘Todd Beamer Post Office Building’’. accountability, flexibility, and choice, so Judiciary. H.R. 3334. To designate the Richard J. that no child is left behind. Guadagno Headquarters and Visitors Center f H.R. 1088. To amend the Securities Ex- at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, change Act of 1934 to reduce fees collected by ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED California. the Securities and Exchange Commission, H.R. 3338. Making appropriations for the and for other purposes. Mr. Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- Department of Defense for the fiscal year ported and found truly enrolled bills H.R. 2277. To provide for work authoriza- ending September 30, 2002, and for other pur- tion for nonimmigrant spouses of treaty and joint resolutions of the House of poses. traders and treaty investors. the following titles. Pursuant to clause H.R. 3346. To amend the Internal Revenue H.R. 2278. To provide for work authoriza- 4 of rule 1, the Speaker signed the fol- Code of 1986 to simplify the reporting re- tion for nonimmigrant spouses of lowing on Friday, December 21, 2001: quirements relating to higher education tui- intracompany transferees, and to reduce the tion and related expenses. H.R. 1. To close the achievement gap with period of time during which certain H.R. 3348. To designate the National For- accountability, flexibility, and choice, so intracompany transferees have to be con- eign Affairs Training Center as the George P. that no child is left behind. tinuously employed before applying for ad- Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training H.R. 2873. To extend and amend the pro- mission to the United States. Center. gram entitled promoting safe and stable H.R. 2336. To extend for 4 years, through H.R. 3392. To name the National Cemetery families under title IV–B, subpart 2 of the December 31, 2005, the authority to redact fi- in Saratoga, New York, as the Gerald B.H. Social Security Act, and to provide new au- nancial disclosure statements of judicial em- Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, and thority to support programs for mentoring ployees and judicial officers. for other purposes. children of incarcerated parents; to amend H.R. 2506. Making appropriations for for- H.R. 3447. To amend title 38, United States the Foster Care Independent Living Program eign operations, export financing, and re- Code, to enhance the authority of the Sec- under title IV–E of that act to provide for lated programs for the fiscal year ending retary of Veterans Affairs to recruit and re- educational and training vouchers for youths September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. tain qualified nurses for the Veterans Health aging out of foster care, and for other pur- H.R. 2751. To authorize the President to Administration, to provide an additional poses. award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress basis for establishing the inability of vet- H.J. Res. 79. Making further continuation to General Henry H. Shelton and to provide erans to defray expenses of necessary med- appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for the production of bronze duplicates of ical care, to enhance certain health care pro- for other purposes. such medal for sale to the public. grams of the Department of Veterans Af- H.J. Res. 80. Appointing the day for the H.R. 3030. To extend the basic pilot pro- fairs, and for other purposes. convening of the Second Session of the One gram for employment eligibility Hundred Seventh Congress. f verification, and for other purposes. H.R. 3061. Making appropriations for the And Speaker Pro Tempore GILCHREST BILLS PRESENTED TO THE Departments of Labor, Health and Human signed the following enrolled bills on PRESIDENT Services, and Education, and related agen- Thursday, January 3, 2002: Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, H.R. 1088. To amend the Securities Ex- ports that on December 21, 2001 he pre- 2002, and for other purposes. change Act of 1934 to reduce fees collected by sented to the President of the United H.R. 3248. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 65 the Securities and Exchange Commission, States, for his approval, the following and for other purposes. North Main Street in Cranbury, New Jersey, H.R. 2277. To provide for work authoriza- bills. as the ‘‘Todd Beamer Post Office Building’’. tion for nonimmigrant spouses of treaty H.J. Res. 79. Making further continuing ap- H.R. 3334. To designate the Richard J. traders and treaty investors. propriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for Guadagno Headquarters and Visitors Center H.R. 2278. To provide for work authoriza- other purposes. at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, tion for nonimmigrant spouses of H.J. Res. 80. Appointing the day for the re- California. intracompany transferees, and to reduce the convening of the second session of the One H.R. 3346. To amend the Internal Revenue period of time during which certain Hundred Seventh Congress. Code of 1986 to simplify the reporting re- intracompany transferees have to be con- Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House, requirements relating to higher education tui- tinuously employed before applying for ad- ports that on December 27, 2001 he pre- tion and related expenses. H.R. 3348. To designate the National For- mission to the United States. sented to the President of the United H.R. 2336. To extend for 4 years, through eign Affairs Training Center as the George P. December 31, 2005, the authority to redact fi- States, for his approval, the following Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training nancial disclosure statements of judicial em- bills. Center. ployees and judicial officers. H.R. 643. To reauthorize the African Ele- Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- H.R. 2506. Making appropriations for for- phant Conservation Act. ports that on January 7, 2002 he pre- eign operations, export financing, and re- H.R. 645. To reauthorize the Rhinoceros sented to the President of the United lated programs for the fiscal year ending and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994. September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. H.R. 2199. To amend the National Capital States, for his approval, the following H.R. 2751. To authorize the President to Revitalization and Self-Government Im- bills. award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress provement Act of 1997 to permit any Federal H.R. 2869. To provide certain relief for to General Henry H. Shelton and to provide law enforcement agency to enter into a coop- small businesses from liability under the for the production of Bronze duplicates of erative agreement with the Metropolitan Po- Comprehensive Environmental Response, such medal for sale to the public. lice Department of the District of Columbia Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, and H.R. 2869. To provide certain relief for to assist the Department in carrying out to amend such Act to promote the cleanup small businesses from liability under the crime prevention and law enforcement ac- and reuse of brownfields, to provide financial Comprehensive Environmental Response, tivities in the District of Columbia if deemed assistance for brownfields revitalization, to

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:45 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA7.048 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H30 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 enhance State response programs, and for 1384(b)(2), a 30 day period in which interested Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- other purposes. parties may submit to this Office written cy’s final rule—Pesticide Chemicals Not Re- H.R. 3338. Making appropriations for the comments on the proposed substantive regu- quiring a Tolerance or an Exemption from a Department of Defense for the fiscal year lations. Thus, the comment period is cur- Tolerance; Rhodamine B; Revocation of Un- ending September 30, 2002, and for other pur- rently scheduled to end on January 5, 2002. limited Tolerance; Rhodamine B; Revocation poses. The Office of Compliance has received re- of Unlimited Tolerance Exemption [OPP– Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House requests to extend the comment period, and 301026A; FRL–6813–6] (RIN: 2070–AB78) reports that on January 11, 2002 he pre- has determined that there is good cause for ceived December 21, 2001, pursuant to 5 granting an extension. Therefore, the time U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- sented to the President of the United for submitting written comments to the riculture. States, for his approval, the following NPR will be extended to the close of business 5045. A letter from the Principal Deputy bills. on February 6, 2002. Such written comments Associate Administrator, Environmental H.R. 2873. To extend and amend the pro- (an original and 10 copies) are to be sub- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- gram entitled Promoting Safe and Stable mitted to the Chair of the Board of Direc- cy’s final rule—Halosulfuron-methyl; Pes- Families under title IV–B, subpart 2 of the tors, Office of Compliance, Room LA–200, ticide Tolerance [OPP–301200; FRL–6816–8] Social Security Act, and to provide new au- John Adams Building, 100 Second Street, (RIN: 2070–AB78) received December 21, 2001, thority to support programs for mentoring S.E., Washington, D.C. 20540–1999. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- children of incarcerated parents; to amend In order to provide adequate notice to the mittee on Agriculture. the Foster Care Independent Living program public, the Board respectfully requests that 5046. A letter from the Principal Deputy under title IV–E of that Act to provide for this Notice of Extension of Time be pub- Associate Administrator, Environmental educational and training vouchers for youths lished in the Congressional Record imme- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- aging out of foster care, and for other pur- diately upon the reconvening of the Second cy’s final rule—Fenbuconazole; Pesticide poses. Session of the 107th Congress on January 23, Tolerance [OPP–3011 99; FRL–6816–4] (RIN: H.R. 2884. To amend the Internal Revenue 2002. 2070–AB78) received January 16, 2002, pursu- Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for victims Sincerely, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. of the terrorist attacks against the United SUSAN S. ROBFOGEL, 5047. A letter from the Principal Deputy States, and for other purposes. Chair, Board of Directors. Associate Administrator, Environmental H.R. 3447. To amend title 38, United States f Protection Agency, transmitting Agency’s Code, to enhance the authority of the Sec- final rule—Imidacloprid; Reestablishment of retary of Veterans Affairs to recruit and re- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP– tain qualified nurses for the Veterans Health ETC. 301204; FRL–6817–6] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received Administration, to provide an additional Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive January 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. basis for establishing the inability of vet- communications were taken from the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- erans to defray expenses of necessary med- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: culture. ical care, to enhance certain health care pro- 5048. A letter from the Chairman and Chief 5038. A letter from the Principal Deputy grams of the Department of Veterans Af- Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- Associate Administrator, Environmental fairs, and for other purposes. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- rule—Loan Policies and Operations; Defini- Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House recy’s final rule—Clethodim; Pesticide Toler- tions; Loan Purchases and Sales (RIN: 3052– ports that on January 18, 2002 he pre- ances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP– AB93) received January 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 sented to the President of the United 301202; FRL–6817–1] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- States, for his approval, the following December 28, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. riculture. bills. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 5049. A letter from the Architect of the H.R. 3392. To name the national cemetery culture. Capitol, transmitting the report of expendi- in Saratoga, New York, as the Gerald B.H. 5039. A letter from the Principal Deputy tures of appropriations during the period Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, and Associate Administrator, Environmental April 1, 2001 through September 30, 2001, pur- for other purposes. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- suant to 40 U.S.C. 162b; to the Committee on cy’s final rule—Indian Meal Moth Granulosis f Appropriations. Virus; Exemption from the Requirement of a 5050. A letter from the Chief, Programs and ADJOURNMENT Tolerance [OPP–301193; FRL–6812–5] (RIN: Legislation Division, Department of Defense, 2070–AB78) received January 2, 2002, pursuant Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I transmitting notification that the Super- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on intendent of the Air Force Academy, Colo- move that the House do now adjourn. Agriculture. rado, has conducted a cost comparison to re- The motion was agreed to; accord- 5040. A letter from the Principal Deputy duce the cost of the Communication func- ingly (at 4 o’clock and 4 minutes p.m.), Associate Administrator, Environmental tion, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2461; to the Com- the House adjourned until tomorrow, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mittee on Armed Services. Thursday, January 24, 2002, at 10 a.m. cy’s final rule—Ethalfluralin; Pesticide Tol- 5051. A letter from the Chief, Programs and erance [OPP–301208; FRL–6818–6] (RIN 2070– Legislation Division, Department of Defense, f AB78) received January 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 transmitting notification that the Com- NOTICE OF PROPOSED U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- mander of Air Reserve Personnel Center, RULEMAKING riculture. Denver, Colorado, has conducted a cost com- 5041. A letter from the Principal Deputy parison to reduce the cost of their Personnel U.S. CONGRESS, Associate Administrator, Environmental Services function, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2461; OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- to the Committee on Armed Services. Washington, DC, January 3, 2002. cy’s final rule—Imazamox; Pesticide Toler- 5052. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Hon. DENNIS HASTERT, ance [OPP–301205; FRL–6817–9] (RIN: 2070– Department of Defense, transmitting a letter Speaker, House of Representatives, Capitol AB78) received December 21, 2001, pursuant on the approved retirement of Lieutenant Building, Washington, DC. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on General Ronald C. Marcotte, United States Hon. ROBERT C. BYRD, Agriculture. Air Force, and his advancement to the grade President Pro Tempore, U.S. Senate, Capitol 5042. A letter from the Principal Deputy of lieutenant general on the retired list; to Building, Washington, DC. Associate Administrator, Environmental the Committee on Armed Services. GENTLEMEN: Pursuant to Section 304(b)(1) Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 5053. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, of the Congressional Accountability Act of cy’s final rule—Pymetrozine; Pesticide Tol- Department of Defense, transmitting the 1995 (‘‘CAA’’) (2 U.S.C. 1384(b)(1),) on Novem- erance [OPP–301180; FRL–6804–1] (RIN: 2070– semiannual report of the Inspector General ber 14, 2001 I forwarded to your offices a No- AB78) received December 21, 2001, pursuant and classified annex for the period ending tice of Proposed Rulemaking (‘‘NPR’’) for to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on September 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. substantive regulations to implement sec- Agriculture. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Com- tion 4(c)(4) of the Veterans Employment Op- 5043. A letter from the Principal Deputy mittee on Armed Services. portunities Act of 1998 (‘‘VEOA’’), Pub. L. Associate Administrator, Environmental 5054. A letter from the Assistant to the 105–339, 112 Stat. 3186, codified at 2 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Re- 1316(a), as applied to covered employees of cy’s final rule—Halosulfuron-methyl; Pes- serve System, transmitting the Depart- the House of Representatives, the Senate, ticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions ment’s final rule—Home Mortgage Disclo- and certain Congressional instrumentalities. [OPP–301197; FRL–6818–1] (RIN: 2070–AB78) re- sure [Regulation C; Docket No. R–1119] re- This NPR was published in the Congressional ceived December 21, 2001, pursuant to 5 ceived January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Record on December 6, 2001 at pages S12539– U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial S12551. riculture. Services. The NPR also provided, in accordance with 5044. A letter from the Principal Deputy 5055. A letter from the Director, Financial section 304(b)(2) of the CAA (2 U.S.C. Associate Administrator, Environmental Crimes Enforcement Network, Department

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:20 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA7.052 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H31 of Treasury, transmitting the Department’s Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- June 26, 2001, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c) final rule—Amendment to the Bank Secrecy cy’s final rule—Approval and Promulgation and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. No. 107–160); to Act Regulations—Requirement that Non- of State Plans for Designated Facilities and the Committee on International Relations financial Trades or Businesses Report Cer- Pollutants; States of Alabama, Georgia, Ken- and ordered to be printed. tain Currency Transactions (RIN: 1506–AA25) tucky, and South Carolina [R4–200212(a), 5077. A communication from the President received January 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FRL–7124–7] received December 28, 2001, pur- of the United States, transmitting a six 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- month periodic report on the national emer- Services. mittee on Energy and Commerce. gency with respect to Libya that was de- 5056. A letter from the President and 5068. A letter from the Principal Deputy clared in Executive Order 12543 of January 7, Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United Associate Administrator, Environmental 1986, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c) and 50 States, transmitting a report involving U.S. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. No. 107–161); to the exports to Australia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. cy’s final rule—Approval of Section 112(I) Committee on International Relations and 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Financial Authority for Hazardous Air Pollutants; ordered to be printed. Services. State of Virginia; Department of Environ- 5078. A communication from the President 5057. A letter from the Vice Chairman, Ex- mental Quality [VA001–1000; FRL–7126–8] re- of the United States, transmitting notifica- port-Import Bank of the United States, ceived January 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion that the Libya emergency is to continue in effect beyond January 7, 2002, pursuant to transmitting a report involving U.S. exports 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 107–162); to the to Thailand, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. Commerce. Committee on International Relations and 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Financial 5069. A letter from the Principal Deputy ordered to be printed. Associate Administrator, Environmental Services. 5079. A communication from the President 5058. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- of the United States, transmitting a six Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- cy’s final rule—Amendments to the Correc- month periodic report on the national emer- mitting the Commission’s final rule—Op- tive Action Management Unit Rule [FRL– gency with respect to the Taliban that was tions Disclosure Document (RIN: 3235–AH31) 7124–3] (RIN: 2050–AE77) received December declared in Executive Order 13129 of July 4, received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 28, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 1999, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c) and 50 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial the Committee on Energy and Commerce. U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. No. 107–163); to the Services. 5070. A letter from the Principal Deputy Committee on International Relations and 5059. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Associate Administrator, Environmental ordered to be printed. Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 5080. A communication from the President mitting the Commission’s final rule—Disclo- cy’s final rule—National Primary Drinking of the United States, transmitting notifica- sure of Equity Compensation Plan Informa- Water Regulations: Long Term 1 Enhanced tion that the Sierra Leone and Liberia emer- tion [Release Nos. 33–8048, 34–45189; File No. Surface Water Treatment Rule [WH–FRL– gency is to continue in effect beyond Janu- S7–04–01] (RIN: 3235–AI01) received January 4, 7124–2] (RIN: 2040–AD18) received January 8, ary 18, 2002, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Doc. No. 107–165); to the Committee on Inter- Committee on Financial Services. Committee on Energy and Commerce. national Relations and ordered to be printed. 5060. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, 5071. A letter from the Principal Deputy 5081. A communication from the President Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- Associate Administrator, Environmental of the United States, transmitting six month mitting the Commission’s final rule—Com- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- periodic report on the national emergency mission Guidance on the Scope of Section cy’s final rule—Regulation of Fuels and Fuel with respect to Sierra Leone and Liberia 28(e) of the Exchange Act [Release No. 34– Additives: Modifications to Standards and that was declared in Executive Order 13194, 45194] received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 Requirements for Reformulated and Conven- of January 18, 2001 and expanded in scope in U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fi- tional Gasoline [FRL–7122–5] (RIN: 2060–A676) Executive Order 13213, of May 22, 2001, pursu- nancial Services. received December 21, 2001, pursuant to 5 ant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); 5061. A letter from the Director, Office of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- (H. Doc. No. 107–166); to the Committee on Management and Budget, transmitting ap- ergy and Commerce. International Relations and ordered to be propriations reports, as required by the Bal- 5072. A letter from the Principal Deputy printed. anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Associate Administrator, Environmental 5082. A communication from the President Act of 1985, as amended; to the Committee on Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- of the United States, transmitting notifica- the Budget. cy’s final rule—Corrections to the California tion stating that the emergency declared 5062. A letter from the Director, Office of State Implementation Plan [CA 053–REC; with respect to foreign terrorists who threat- Management and Budget, transmitting a re- FRL–7122–8] received December 21, 2001, pur- en to disrupt the Middle East peace process port on the Cost Estimate For Pay-As-You- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- is to continue in effect beyond January 23, Go Calculations; to the Committee on the mittee on Energy and Commerce. 2002, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. Budget. 5073. A letter from the Principal Deputy No. 107–167); to the Committee on Inter- 5063. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Associate Administrator, Environmental national Relations and ordered to be printed. ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 5083. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a six mitting a report regarding Infertility and cy’s final rule—Approval and Promulgation month periodic report on the national emer- Sexually Transmitted Diseases; to the Com- of State Plans for Designated Facilities and gency, declared in Executive Order 12947 of mittee on Energy and Commerce. Pollutants: Negative Declarations; Munic- January 23, 1995, with respect to terrorists 5064. A letter from the Principal Deputy ipal Waste Combustion; Arizona; California; who threaten to disrupt the Middle East Associate Administrator, Environmental Hawaii; Nevada [AZ, CA, HI, NV–066–MSWa; peace process, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- FRL–7122–9] received December 24, 2001, pur- 1641(c)and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. No. 107– cy’s final rule—Approval and Promulgation suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 168); to the Committee on International Re- of State Implementation Plans; Inspection mittee on Energy and Commerce. lations and ordered to be printed. and Maintenance Program and Fuel Require- 5074. A letter from the Principal Deputy 5084. A letter from the Director, Defense ments: Alaska [AK–21–1709–a; FRL–7123–2] re- Associate Administrator, Environmental Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting ceived January 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- notification concerning the Department of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and cy’s final rule—Approval and Promulgation the Navy’s Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Commerce. of Implementation Plans; New Jersey; Motor Acceptance (LOA) to the United Arab Emir- 5065. A letter from the Principal Deputy Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Pro- ates for defense articles and services (Trans- Associate Administrator, Environmental gram [Region 2 Docket No. NJ49–235 FRL– mittal No. 02–07), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 7127–8] received January 16, 2002, pursuant to 2776(b); to the Committee on International cy’s final rule—Interim Final Determination 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Relations. that State has Corrected the Deficiency [CA Energy and Commerce. 5085. A letter from the Director, Inter- 252–0312c; FRL–7118–3] received January 2, 5075. A letter from the Principal Deputy national Cooperation, Department of De- 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Associate Administrator, Environmental fense, transmitting notification of intent to Committee on Energy and Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- sign Amendment Three to the Joint Fighter 5066. A letter from the Principal Deputy cy’s final rule—Approval of the Clean Air (JSF) Engineering and Manufacturing Devel- Associate Administrator, Environmental Act, Section 112(1), Delegation of Authority opment (EMD) (now known as System Devel- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- to the Idaho Department of Environmental opment and Demonstration (SDD)) Frame- cy’s final rule—Revisions to the California Quality [FRL–7126–3] received January 16, work Memorandum of Understanding be- State Implementation Plan, Mojave Desert 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tween the United States and the United Air Quality Management District [CA 252– Committee on Energy and Commerce. Kingdom, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the 312a; FRL–7118–1] received December 28, 2001, 5076. A communication from the President Committee on International Relations. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- of the United States, transmitting a six 5086. A letter from the Director, Inter- mittee on Energy and Commerce. month periodic report on the national emer- national Cooperation, Department of De- 5067. A letter from the Principal Deputy gency with respect to the Western Balkans fense, transmitting certification for a tech- Associate Administrator, Environmental that was declared in Executive Order 13219 of nology demonstration and system prototype

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:48 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L23JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H32 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 projects (TDSP) project arrangement (PA) 5098. A letter from the Administrator, Na- copy of D.C. ACT 14–211, ‘‘Residential Permit with Norway for SKJOLD experimentation, tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- Parking Area Temporary Amendment Act of pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Com- tion, transmitting a report entitled, ‘‘Year 2001’’ received January 23, 2002, pursuant to mittee on International Relations. 2001 Commercial Activities Inventory’’; to D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to the Com- 5087. A letter from the Assistant Secretary the Committee on Government Reform. mittee on Government Reform. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 5099. A letter from the Chairman, Council 5111. A letter from the Chairman, Council transmitting certification of a proposed of the District of Columbia, transmitting a of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Manufacturing License Agreement with Tur- copy of D.C. ACT 14–224, ‘‘Special Signs copy of D.C. ACT 14–222, ‘‘Innocence Protec- key (Transmittal No. DTC 141–01), pursuant Amendment Act of 2001’’ received January tion Act of 2001’’ received January 23, 2002, to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1– pursuant to D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to International Relations. 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government the Committee on Government Reform. 5088. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Reform. 5112. A letter from the Chairman, Council for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 5100. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a transmitting certification of a proposed li- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14–223, ‘‘Child and Family cense for the export of defense articles or de- copy of D.C. ACT 14–202, ‘‘Greater Southeast Services Agency Licensure Exemption of fense services sold under a contract to the Community Hospital Corporation and Hadley Certain Court Personnel Amendment Act of United Kingdom (Transmittal No. DTC 156– Memorial Hospital Tax Abatement Act of 2001’’ received January 23, 2002, pursuant to 01), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Com- 2001’’ received January 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to the Com- mittee on International Relations. D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to the Com- mittee on Government Reform. 5089. A letter from the Assistant Secretary mittee on Government Reform. 5113. A letter from the Chairman, Council for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 5101. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a transmitting certification of a proposed li- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14–213, ‘‘Make a Difference cense for the export of defense articles or de- copy of D.C. ACT 14–203, ‘‘Procurement Prac- Temporary Amendment Act of 2001’’ received fense services sold under a contract to Tai- tices Negotiated Pricing Amendment Act of January 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code sec- wan (Transmittal No. DTC 127–01), pursuant 2001’’ received January 23, 2002, pursuant to tion 1–233(c)(1); to the Committee on Govern- to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c) and 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to the Com- ment Reform. the Committee on International Relations. mittee on Government Reform. 5114. A letter from the Comptroller Gen- 5090. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- 5102. A letter from the Chairman, Council eral, General Accounting Office, transmit- viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of of the District of Columbia, transmitting a ting a list of all reports issued or released in State, transmitting copies of international copy of D.C. ACT 14–204, ‘‘Mechanic’s Lien November 2001, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); agreements, other than treaties, entered into Amendment Act of 2001’’ received January to the Committee on Government Reform. by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1– 5115. A letter from the Executive Secretary 112b(a); to the Committee on International 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government and Chief of Staff, Agency for International Relations. Reform. Development, transmitting a report pursu- 5091. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 5103. A letter from the Chairman, Council ant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 1998; to the Committee on Government Re- transmitting notification that effective De- copy of D.C. ACT 14–205, ‘‘Health Care and form. cember 2, 2001 a 25% danger pay allowance Community Residence Facility, Hospice and 5116. A letter from the Federal Co-Chair- has been designated for Afghanistan, pursu- Home Care Licensure Penalties Temporary man, Appalachian Regional Commission, ant to 5 U.S.C. 5928; to the Committee on Amendment Act of 2001’’ received January transmitting the semiannual report on the International Relations. 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1– activities of the Office of Inspector General 5092. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government for the period April 1 through September 30, viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of Reform. 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. State, transmitting text of agreements in 5104. A letter from the Chairman, Council Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- which the American Institute in Taiwan is a of the District of Columbia, transmitting a ernment Reform. party between January 1, 2000 and December copy of D.C. ACT 14–206, ‘‘Protections from 5117. A letter from the Chair, Architectural 31, 2000, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3311(a); to the Predatory Lending and Mortgage Fore- and Transportation Barriers Compliance Committee on International Relations. closure Improvements Temporary Amend- Board, transmitting the report in compli- 5093. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- ment Act of 2001’’ received January 23, 2002, ance with the Inspector General Act and the viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of pursuant to D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, State, transmitting copies of international the Committee on Government Reform. pursuant to 5 app. and 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to agreements, other than treaties, entered into 5105. A letter from the Chairman, Council the Committee on Government Reform. by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 5118. A letter from the Executive Director, 112b(a); to the Committee on International copy of D.C. ACT 14–207, ‘‘Procurement Prac- Committee For Purchase From People Who Relations. tices Small Purchase Temporary Amend- Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, transmitting 5094. A communication from the President ment Act of 2001’’ received January 23, 2002, the Committee’s final rule—Addition to the of the United States, transmitting a supple- pursuant to D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to Procurement List—received January 4, 2002, mental report, consistent with the War Pow- the Committee on Government Reform. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ers Resolution, to help ensure that the Con- 5106. A letter from the Chairman, Council mittee on Government Reform. gress is kept fully informed on continued of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 5119. A letter from the Assistant Director U.S. contributions in support of peace- copy of D.C. ACT 14–208, ‘‘Noise Control for Executive and Political Personnel, De- keeping efforts in the former Yugoslavia; (H. Temporary Amendment Act of 2001’’ received partment of Defense, transmitting a report Doc. No. 107–172); to the Committee on Inter- January 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code sec- pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform national Relations and ordered to be printed. tion 1–233(c)(1); to the Committee on Govern- Act of 1998; to the Committee on Govern- 5095. A letter from the Commission On ment Reform. ment Reform. International Religious Freedom, transmit- 5107. A letter from the Chairman, Council 5120. A letter from the Assistant Director ting the Commission’s Fiscal Year 2001 Fi- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a for Executive and Political Personnel, De- nancial Report; to the Committee on Inter- copy of D.C. ACT 14–209, ‘‘Taxicab Driver Se- partment of Defense, transmitting a report national Relations. curity Revolving Fund Temporary Act of pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform 5096. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 2001’’ received January 23, 2002, pursuant to Act of 1998; to the Committee on Govern- For Export Administration, Department of D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to the Com- ment Reform. Commerce, transmitting the Department’s mittee on Government Reform. 5121. A letter from the Assistant Director final rule—Implementation of the Wassenaar 5108. A letter from the Chairman, Council for Executive and Political Personnel, De- Arrangement List of Dual-Use Items: Revi- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a partment of Defense, transmitting a report sions to Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 of copy of D.C. ACT 14–210, ‘‘Washington Con- pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform the Commerce Control List and Revisions to vention Center Authority Oversight and Act of 1998; to the Committee on Govern- Reporting Requirements [Docket No. Management Continuity Temporary Amend- ment Reform. 011026261–1261–01] (RIN: 0694–AC44) received ment Act of 2001’’ received January 23, 2002, 5122. A letter from the Assistant Director January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to for Executive and Political Personnel, De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Inter- the Committee on Government Reform. partment of Defense, transmitting a report national Relations. 5109. A letter from the Chairman, Council pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform 5097. A letter from the Director, OPM, of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Act of 1998; to the Committee on Govern- President’s Pay Agent, transmitting a report copy of D.C. ACT 14–212, ‘‘Homestead and ment Reform. justifying the reasons for the extension of lo- Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Temporary 5123. A letter from the Assistant Director cality-based comparability payments to cat- Act of 2001’’ received January 23, 2002, pursu- for Executive and Political Personnel, De- egories of positions that are in more than ant to D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to the partment of Defense, transmitting a report one executive agency, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Government Reform. pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform 5304(h)(2)(C); to the Committee on Govern- 5110. A letter from the Chairman, Council Act of 1998; to the Committee on Govern- ment Reform. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a ment Reform.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:48 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L23JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H33 5124. A letter from the Assistant Director mittee on House Administration and ordered mitting the Department’s final rule—Revi- for Executive and Political Personnel, De- to be printed. sion of Class E Airspace, Springhill, LA. partment of Defense, transmitting a report 5138. A letter from the Public Printer, Gov- [Airspace Docket No. 2001–ASW–14] received pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform ernment Printing Office, transmitting a copy January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Act of 1998; to the Committee on Govern- of the third Biennial Report to Congress on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment Reform. the Status of GPO Access, an online informa- tation and Infrastructure. 5125. A letter from the White House Liai- tion service of the Government Printing Of- 5148. A letter from the Program Analyst, son, Department of Education, transmitting fice, pursuant to Public Law 103–40, section 3 FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies (107 Stat. 113); to the Committee on House mitting the Department’s final rule—IFR Al- Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Administration. titudes; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket Government Reform. 5139. A communication from the President No. 30278; Amdt. No. 432] received January 4, 5126. A letter from the Attorney/Advisor, of the United States, transmitting an Agree- 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department of Transportation, transmitting ment between the Government of the United Committee on Transportation and Infra- a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies States of America and the Government of structure. Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on the Republic of Lithuania extending the 5149. A letter from the Program Analyst, Government Reform. Agreement of November 12, 1992, Concerning FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 5127. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Fisheries Off the Coasts of the United States, mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- for Administration, Department of Transpor- with annex, as extended (the 1992 Agree- fication of Restricted Area R–6312 Cotulla; tation, transmitting copies of the inven- ment). The present Agreement, which was ef- TX [Docket No. FAA–2001–8683; Airspace tories of commercial positions in the Depart- fected by an exchange of notes at Vilnius on Docket No. 01–ASW–2] (RIN: 2120–AA66) re- ment of Transportation; to the Committee May 18, 2001, and Washington on December ceived January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. on Government Reform. 26, 2001, extends the 1992 Agreement to De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 5128. A letter from the Chairman and CEO, cember 31, 2004, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1823(a); tation and Infrastructure. Farm Credit Administration, transmitting (H. Doc. No. 107–170); to the Committee on 5150. A letter from the Program Analyst, the semiannual report prepared by the Office Resources and ordered to be printed. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- of Inspector General for the period of April 1, 5140. A letter from the Acting Director, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 2001, through September 30, 2001, pursuant to Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737–600, 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section Interior, transmitting the Department’s –700, and –800 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government final rule—Endangered and Threatened Wild- 99–NM–62–AD; Amendment 39–12490; AD 2001– Reform. life and Plants: Reclassification of 22–11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January 4, 5129. A letter from the Executive Director, Scutellaria montana (Large-Flowered Skull- 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment cap) from Endangered to Threatened (RIN: Committee on Transportation and Infra- Board, transmitting the Board’s report under 1018–AG07) received January 8, 2002, pursuant structure. 5151. A letter from the Program Analyst, the Inspector General Act of 1978, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); Resources. 5141. A letter from the Director, Fish and mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- to the Committee on Government Reform. 5130. A letter from the Deputy Associate Wildlife Services, Department of the Inte- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Se- Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, rior, transmitting the Department’s final ries Airplanes [Docket No. 2001–NM–02–AD; rule—Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Amendment 39–12514; AD 2001–23–15] (RIN: General Services Administration, transmit- and Plants; Manatee Protection Areas in 2120–AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant ting the Administration’s final rule—Federal Florida (RIN: 1018–AH80) received January 8, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Acquisition Regulation; Discussion Require- 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Transportation and Infrastructure. ments [FAC 2001–02; FAR Case 1999–022; Item Committee on Resources. 5152. A letter from the Program Analyst, V] (RIN: 9000–AI68) received December 19, 5142. A letter from the Acting Assistant FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Secretary, Land and Minerals Management, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Committee on Government Reform. Department of the Interior, transmitting a worthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 5131. A letter from the Deputy Archivist, report entitled, ‘‘Outer Continental Shelf, SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes National Archives and Records Administra- Eastern Gulf of Mexico, Oil and Gas Lease [Docket No. 2001–NM–91–AD; Amendment 39– tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Sale 181’’ required by section section 12511; AD 2001–23–12] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- rule—Privacy Act; Implementation (RIN: 8(a)(8)(43 U.S.C. 1337 (a)(8)) of the Outer Con- ceived January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3095–AA99) received January 2, 2002, pursuant tinental Shelf Lands Act; to the Committee 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on on Resources. tation and Infrastructure. Government Reform. 5143. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 5153. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5132. A letter from the General Counsel, Of- Land and Minerals Management, Depart- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- fice of Management and Budget, transmit- ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- partment’s final rule—Relief or Reduction in worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Se- cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Royalty Rates—Deep Water Royalty Relief ries Airplanes [Docket No. 2000–NM–350–AD; Government Reform. for OCS Oil and Gas Leases Issued after 2000 Amendment 39–12512; AD 2001–23–13] (RIN: 5133. A letter from the Director, Office of (RIN: 1010–AC71) received January 14, 2002, 2120–AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant Personnel Management, transmitting the FY pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2001 report pursuant to the Federal Man- mittee on Resources. Transportation and Infrastructure. agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 5144. A letter from the Assistant Attorney 5154. A letter from the Program Analyst, 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on General, Department of Justice, transmit- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Government Reform. ting the Department’s final rule—September mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 5134. A letter from the Chairman, Securi- 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 [CIV worthiness Directives; SOCATA—Groupe ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting 104P; AG Order No. 2541–2001] (RIN: 1105– Aerospatiale Models TB 9, TB 10, TB 20, TB a report on the management controls of the AA79) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 21, and TB 200 Airplanes [Docket No. 2001– Commission for the fiscal year ending Sep- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the CE–01–AD; Amendment 39–12501; AD 2001–23– tember 30, 2001, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. Judiciary. 04] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January 4, 2002, 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government 5145. A letter from the Chairperson, United pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Reform. States Commission on Civil Rights, trans- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 5135. A letter from the Administrator, mitting the Commission’s two reports enti- ture. Small Business Administration, transmit- tled, ‘‘Voting Irregularities in Florida Dur- 5155. A letter from the Trial Attorney, ting the semiannual report of the Office of ing the 2000 Presidential Election and Elec- FRA, Department of Transportation, trans- Inspector General for the period April 1 to tion Reform: An Analysis of Proposals and mitting the Department’s final rule—Annual September 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. the Commission’s Recommendations for Im- Adjustment of Monetary Threshold for Re- (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Com- proving America’s Election System,’’ pursu- porting Rail Equipment Accidents/Inci- mittee on Government Reform. ant to 42 U.S.C. 1975a(c); to the Committee dents—Calendar Year 2002, pursuant to 5 5136. A letter from the Commissioner, So- on the Judiciary. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on cial Security Administration, transmitting 5146. A letter from the Program Analyst, Transportation and Infrastructure. the Fiscal Year 2001 Performance and Ac- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 5156. A letter from the Attorney, RSPA, countability Report; to the Committee on mitting the Department’s final rule Amend- Department of Transportation, transmitting Government Reform. ment to Class E Airspace; Ankeny, IA [Air- the Department’s final rule—Controlling 5137. A letter from the Clerk, U.S. House of space Docket No. 01–ACE–71] received Janu- Corrosion on Hazardous Liquid and Carbon Representatives, transmitting a list of re- ary 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Dioxide Pipelines [Docket No. RSPA–97–2762; ports pursuant to clause 2, Rule II of the to the Committee on Transportation and In- Amdt. 195–73] (RIN: 2137–AD24) received Jan- Rules of the House of Representatives, pur- frastructure. uary 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); suant to Rule II, clause 2(b), of the Rules of 5147. A letter from the Program Analyst, to the Committee on Transportation and In- the House; (H. Doc. No. 107—173); to the Com- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- frastructure.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:48 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L23JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 H34 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 23, 2002 5157. A letter from the Program Analyst, national Inc. TFE731–2, –3, and –4 Series Tur- 23–08] (RIN: 2120–AA64) receivedJanuary 4, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- bofan Engines [Docket No. 2000–NE–53–AD; 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Amendment 39–12506; AD 2001–23–09] (RIN: Committee on Transportation and Infra- worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corpora- 2120–AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant structure. tion (Formerly Allison Engine Company) to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5174. A letter from the Program Analyst, 250–C20 Series Turboshaft and 250–B17 Series Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Turboshaft and 250–B17 Series Turboprop En- 5166. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- gines [Docket No. 2001–NE–38–AD; Amend- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 ment 39–12529; AD 2001–24–12] (RIN: 2120– mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2000–NE–62– AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 worthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft AD; Amendment 39–12499; AD 2001–23–02] U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Company Beech Models 1900, 1900C (C–12J), (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January 4, 2002, Transportation and Infrastructure. and 1900D Airplanes [Docket No. 2001–CE–04– pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 5158. A letter from the Program Analyst, AD; Amendment 39–12495; AD 2001–22–16] mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January 4, 2002, ture. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 5175. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- CL–600–2B19 Series Airplanes [Docket No. ture. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 2000–NM–68–AD; Amendment 39–12488; AD 5167. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; SOCATA—Groupe 2001–22–09] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- [Docket No. 2001–CE–11–AD; Amendment 39– the Committee on Transportation and Infra- worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas 12503; AD 2001–23–06] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- structure. Model MD–90–30 Series Airplanes [Docket No. ceived January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5159. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2001–NM–171–AD; Amendment 39–12469; AD 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 2001–20–20] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 5176. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Tex- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- tron, Inc. Model 206A, 206B, 206A–1, 206B–1, structure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 206L, and 206L–1 Helicopters [Docket No. 81– 5168. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. ASW–27; Amendment 39–12555; AD 81–18–01 FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Models PC–12 and PC–12/45 Airplanes [Docket R1] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January 4, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- No. 2001–CE–24–AD; Amendment 39–12494; AD 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas 2001–22–15] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January Committee on Transportation and Infra- Model DC–8–33, –43, –51, –52, –53, and –55 Se- 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to structure. ries Airplanes; Model DC–8F–54, and –55 Se- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 5160. A letter from the Program Analyst, ries Airplanes; and Model DC–8–61, –61F, –62, structure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- –62F, –63, –63F, –71, –71F, 72, –72F, –73, and 5177. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- –73F Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001–NM– FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Cor- 345–AD; Amendment 39–12553; AD 2001–25–01] mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- poration Models SR20 and SR22 Airplanes (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January 4, 2002, worthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Com- [Docket No. 2001–CE–46–AD; Amendment 39– pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- pany Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, 12556; AD 2001–25–03] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- F172P, FR172J, and FR172K Airplanes [Dock- ceived January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ture. et No. 2000–CE–26–AD; Amendment 39–12500; 5169. A letter from the Program Analyst, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- AD 2001–23–03] (RIN: 2120–AA64) January 4, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure. 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5161. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Committee on Transportation and Infra- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas structure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Model DC–9–81, –9–82, –9–83, and –9–87 Series 5178. A letter from the Chief Regulations worthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model Airplanes; Model MD–88 Airplanes; and and Administrative Law, USCG, Department A119 Helicopters [Docket No. 2001–SW–55–AD; Model MD–90–30 Series Airplanes [Docket No. of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Amendment 39–12552; AD 2001–22–51] (RIN: 2000–NM–260–AD; Amendment 39–12496; AD ment’s final rule—SAFETY AND SECURITY 2120–AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant 2001–22–17] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January ZONES: High Interest Vessel Transits, Nar- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ragansett Bay, Providence River, and Taun- Transportation and Infrastructure. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ton River, Rhode Island [CGD01–01–188] (RIN: 5162. A letter from the Program Analyst, structure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 5170. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2115–AA97) received January 11, 2002, pursu- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corpora- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- on Transportation and Infrastructure. tion (Formerly Allison Engine Company) worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737–600, 5179. A letter from the Program Analyst, 250–C20 Series Turboshaft and 250–B17 Series –700, and –800 Series Airplanes [Docket No. Department of Transportation, transmitting Turboprop Engines [Docket No. 2001–NE–38– 2001–NM–20–AD; Amendment 39–12498; AD the Department’s final rule—Security Con- AD; Amendment 39–12529; AD 2001–24–12] 2001–23–01] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January siderations in the Design of the Flightdeck (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January 4, 2002, 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to on Transport Category Airplanes [Docket pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- No. FAA–2001–11032; Amendment No. 25–106 mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- structure. and 121–288] (RIN: 2120–AH56) received Janu- ture. 5171. A letter from the Program Analyst, ary 14, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 5163. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- to the Committee on Transportation and In- FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Air- frastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Se- 5180. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 ries Airplanes [Docket No. 2000–NM–146–AD; FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Mark 0100 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001– Amendment 39–12458; AD 2001–20–10] (RIN: mitting the Department’s final rule—Safe NM–327–AD; Amendment 39–12527; AD 2001– 2120–AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant Disposition of Life-Limited Aircraft Parts 24–10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January 4, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on [Docket No. FAA–2000–8017; Amendment No. 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Transportation and Infrastructure. 43–38 and 45–23] (RIN: 2120–AH11) received Committee on Transportation and Infra- 5172. A letter from the Program Analyst, January 14, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. structure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 5164. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- tation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc Mod- 5181. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- els Tay 650–15 and 651–54 Turbofan Engines FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; GARMIN Inter- [Docket No. 98–ANE–68–AD; Amendment 39– mitting the Department’s final rule— national GNS 430 Units [Docket No. 99–CE– 12497; AD 2001–22–18] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- Flightcrew Compartment Access and Door 87–AD; Amendment 39–12516; AD 2001–23–17] ceived January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Designs [Docket No. FAA–2001–10770; SFAR (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January 4, 2002, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 92–3] (RIN: 2120–AH55) received January 14, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tation and Infrastructure. 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 5173. A letter from the Program Analyst, Committee on Transportation and Infra- ture. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- structure. 5165. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 5182. A letter from the Chief, Regulations FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller and Administrative Law, USCG, Department mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Inc. ()HC–()2Y()–() Propellers [Docket No. 89– of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- worthiness Directives; Honeywell Inter- ANE–44–AD; Amendment 39–12505; AD 2001– ment’s final rule—Regulated Navigation

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:51 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L23JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H35 Area; Chesapeake Bay Entrance and Hamp- ment’s final rule—Safety and Security 5203. A letter from the Chair of the Board, ton Roads, VA and Adjacent Waters [CGD05– Zones; Liquid Natural Gas Carrier Transits Office of Compliance, transmitting notice of 01–080] (RIN: 2115–AE84) received January 11, and Anchorage Operations, Boston, Marine proposed rulemaking for substantive regula- 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port tions to implement section 4(c)(4) of the Vet- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Zone [CGD01–01–214] (RIN: 2115–AA97) re- erans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, structure. ceived January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Pub. L. 105–339, 112 Stat. 3186, codified at 2 5183. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- U.S.C. 1316(a), as applied to covered employ- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tation and Infrastructure. ees of the House of Representatives, the Sen- of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 5193. A letter from the Principal Deputy ate and certain Congressional instrumental- ment’s final rule—Drawbridge Operating Associate Administrator, Environmental ities, pursuant to Section 304(b)(1) of the Regulation; Lake Pontchartrain, LA Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Congressional Accountability Act of 1995; [CGD08–01–044] received January 11, 2002, pur- cy’s final rule—Coal Mining Point Source jointly to the Committees on Education and suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Category; Amendments to Effluent Limita- the Workforce and House Administration. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tions Guidelines and New Source Perform- 5204. A letter from the Chairman, National ture. ance Standards [FRL–7125–4] (RIN: 2040– Transportation Safety Board, transmitting a 5184. A letter from the Chief, Regulations AD24) received December 28, 2001, pursuant copy of the Board’s letter regarding the ini- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tial determination of our fiscal year 2003 of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation and Infrastructure. budget request, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 1113; ment’s final rule—Drawbridge Operation 5194. A letter from the Principal Deputy jointly to the Committees on Transportation Regulations: Back River, ME. [CGD01–01–144] Associate Administrator, Environmental and Infrastructure and Appropriations. (RIN: 2115–AE47) received January 11, 2002, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- f pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cy’s final rule—Request for Proposals for an mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Improved Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Data Set for the Chesapeake Bay Program ture. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 5185. A letter from the Chief, Regulations [FRL–7129–4] received January 16, 2002, pur- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- committees were delivered to the Clerk ment’s final rule—Drawbridge Operation ture. for printing and reference to the proper 5195. A communication from the President Regulations: Hackensack River, NJ [CGD01– calendar, as follows: 01–212] received January 11, 2002, pursuant to of the United States, transmitting a report Ms. PRYCE (of Ohio): Committee on Rules. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on on U.S. aeronautics and space activities dur- House Resolution 334. Resolution providing Transportation and Infrastructure. ing 2000, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2476; to the for consideration of the bill (S. 1762) to 5186. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Science. 5196. A letter from the Director, Office of amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Regulations Management, Department of establish fixed interest rates for student and of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Veterans’ Affairs, transmitting the Depart- parent borrowers, to extend current law with ment’s final rule—Drawbridge Operation ment’s final rule—Per Diem for Adult Day respect to special allowances for lenders, and Regulation; Mississippi River, Iowa and Illi- Health Care of Veterans in State Homes for other purposes. (Rept. 107–34). Referred to nois [CGD08–01–041] (RIN: 2115–AE47) received (RIN: 2900–AJ74) received January 4, 2002, the House Calendar. January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- f mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. tation and Infrastructure. 5197. A letter from the Director, Office of PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 5187. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Regulations Management, Department of and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Veterans’ Affairs, transmitting the Depart- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule—Filipino Veterans’ Bene- bills and resolutions were introduced ment’s final rule—Special Local Regula- fits Improvements (RIN: 2900–AK65) received and severally referred, as follows: tions: Cingular Wireless Winterfest Boat Pa- January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia (for rade, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans’ Florida [CGD07–01–120] (RIN: 2115–AE46) re- himself, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mrs. Affairs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, and Mr. ceived January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5198. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- WOLF): 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment of Veterans’ Affairs, transmitting a tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 3611. A bill to permit the closed cir- draft bill to enhance veterans’ programs and cuit televising of the criminal trial of 5188. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the ability of the Department of Veterans’ and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Zacarias Moussaoui for the victims of Sep- Affairs to administer them; to the Com- tember 11th; to the Committee on the Judici- of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. ary. ment’s final rule—Drawbridge Operation 5199. A letter from the Director, National By Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (for himself Regulations: Mianus River, CT [CGD01–01– Legislative Commission, American Legion, 213] received January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 transmitting the proceedings of the 83rd an- and Mr. SHIMKUS): U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on nual National Convention of the American H.R. 3612. A bill to amend title XIX of the Transportation and Infrastructure. Legion, held in San Antonio, Texas from Au- Social Security Act to provide individuals 5189. A letter from the Chief, Regulations gust 28, 29, and 30, 2001 as well as a report on with disabilities and older Americans with and Administrative Law, USCG, Department the Organization’s activities for the year equal access to community-based attendant of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- preceding the Convention, pursuant to 36 services and supports, and for other pur- ment’s final rule—Security Zone: Maine U.S.C. 49; (H. Doc. No. 107–164); to the Com- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- Yankee Nuclear Power Plant, Wiscasset, mittee on Veterans’ Affairs and ordered to be merce. Maine [CGD01–01–206] (RIN: 2115–AA97) re- printed. By Mr. GUTIERREZ: ceived January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5200. A communication from the President H.R. 3613. A bill to redesignate the facility 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of the United States, transmitting an up- of the United States Postal Service located tation and Infrastructure. dated report concerning the emigration laws at 1859 South Ashland Avenue in Chicago, Il- 5190. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, linois, as the ‘‘Cesar Chavez Post Office’’; to and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Kazakhstan, Moldova, the Russian Federa- the Committee on Government Reform. of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- tion, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and By Mr. HOLT (for himself, Mr. ROTH- ment’s final rule—Security Zones; Tampa Uzbekistan, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2432(b); (H. MAN, and Mr. PASCRELL): Bay, Florida [COTP TAMPA–01–139] (RIN: Doc. No. 107–169); to the Committee on Ways H.R. 3614. A bill to repeal the provision of 2115–AA97) received January 11, 2002, pursu- and Means and ordered to be printed. the September 11th Victim Compensation ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 5201. A letter from the Deputy Director, Fund of 2001 that requires the reduction of a on Transportation and Infrastructure. Congressional Budget Office, transmitting claimant’s compensation by the amount of 5191. A letter from the Chief, Regulations CBO’s final sequestration report for Fiscal any collateral source compensation pay- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Year 2002, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. section 904(b); ments the claimant is entitled to receive, of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- (H. Doc. No. 107–171); to the Committee on and for other purposes; to the Committee on ment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Gulf Intra- the Whole House on the State of the Union the Judiciary. coastal Waterway Port Isabel, Texas [COTP and ordered to be printed. By Mr. ISRAEL: Corpus Christi 01–002] (RIN: 2115 AA97) re- 5202. A letter from the Director, Congres- H.R. 3615. A bill to amend the Public ceived January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. sional Budget Office, transmitting a report Health Service Act to direct the Secrtary of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- on ‘‘Unauthorized Appropriations and Expir- Health and Human Services to make grants tation and Infrastructure. ing Authorizations’’ by the Congressional to designated eligible entities to train school 5192. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Budget Office, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 602(f)(3); nurses as ‘‘first responders’’ in the event of a and Administrative Law, USCG, Department jointly to the Committees on the Budget and biological or chemical attack on the Nation; of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Appropriations. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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By Mr. KUCINICH: gan, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. WILSON of South H.R. 1645: Mr. FRANK. H.R. 3616. A bill to preserve the coopera- Carolina, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. FLETCHER, H.R. 1683: Ms. RIVERS. tive, peaceful uses of space for the benefit of Ms. CARSON of Indiana, and Mr. H.R. 1754: Mr. KERNS. all humankind by prohibiting the basing of FORBES): H.R. 1796: Mr. SNYDER. weapons in space and the use of weapons to H. Res. 330. A resolution expressing the H.R. 1798: Mr. MOORE. destroy or damage objects in space that are sense of the House of Representatives regard- H.R. 1803: Mrs. CAPITO. in orbit, and for other purposes; to the Com- ing the benefits of mentoring; to the Com- H.R. 1809: Mr. OWENS. mittee on Science, and in addition to the mittee on Education and the Workforce. con- H.R. 1819: Mr. LANTOS. Committees on Armed Services, and Inter- sidered and agreed to. H.R. 1904: Mr. BROWN of Ohio and Mr. KIL- national Relations, for a period to be subse- By Mr. ARMEY: DEE. quently determined by the Speaker, in each H. Res. 331. A resolution authorizing the H.R. 1961: Ms. RIVERS. case for consideration of such provisions as Speaker to appoint a committee to notify H.R. 2036: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee the President of the assembly of the Con- COYNE, and Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. concerned. gress; considered and agreed to. H.R. 2073: Mr. TANNER and Mr. FORBES. By Mr. MARKEY: By Mr. ARMEY: H.R. 2088: Mr. NUSSLE. H.R. 3617. A bill to withdraw certain bene- H. Res. 332. A resolution to inform the Sen- H.R. 2117: Mr. LANGEVIN and Mr. WEXLER. fits of the Private Securities Litigation Re- ate that a quorum of the House has assem- H.R. 2125: Mr. QUINN, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. form Act from auditors that perform non- bled; considered and agreed to. ETHERIDGE, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. CLAY, Mr. audit functions, and for other purposes; to By Mr. ARMEY: WAMP, and Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. the Committee on Financial Services. H. Res. 333. A resolution providing for the H.R. 2230: Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. LEACH, and By Mr. MCINTYRE (for himself, Mr. hour of meeting of the House; considered and Mr. SENSENBRENNER. SHOWS, Mr. BURR of North Carolina, agreed to. H.R. 2235: Mr. CRAMER, Mr. KIRK, and Mr. Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. SIMPSON. GOODE, Ms. MCKINNEY, and Mr. f H.R. 2322: Mr. BOUCHER. H.R. 2349: Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mrs. THUR- TOWNS): ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 3618. A bill to provide a framework for MAN, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, coordinating Federal, State, and local efforts Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Mr. LYNCH, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. to meet the special needs of the SouthEast were added to public bills and resolu- UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. Crescent Region; to the Committee on tions as follows: BOSWELL, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Transportation and Infrastructure, and in and Ms. WATSON. H.R. 17: Mr. ETHERIDGE. addition to the Committee on Financial H.R. 2355: Mr. LATOURETTE. H.R. 31: Mr. CALVERT. Services, for a period to be subsequently de- H.R. 2377: Ms. WATERS. H.R. 65: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. termined by the Speaker, in each case for H.R. 2412: Mr. ISRAEL. H.R. 69: Mr. BARR of Georgia. consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 2558: Mr. SCHAFFER. H.R. 77: Mr. BARR of Georgia. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- H.R. 2623: Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. NEAL of Mas- H.R. 79: Mr. BARR of Georgia. cerned. sachusetts, and Mr. WEXLER. H.R. 103: Mr. FLAKE. By Mr. MCNULTY: H.R. 2629: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. H.R. 3619. A bill to convert certain tem- H.R. 159: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. FILNER, Mr. FLETCHER, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. POM- porary judgeships to permanent judgeships, H.R. 179: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. EROY, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. extend a judgeship, and for other purposes; H.R. 190: Mr. COX and Mr. KERNS. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. KING, and Mr. LUCAS to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 236: Mr. KNOLLENBERG. of Kentucky. By Mr. JEFF MILLER of Florida: H.R. 265: Ms. WATERS. H.R. 2702: Mr. LUTHER. H.R. 3620. A bill to amend title 10, United H.R. 285: Mr. OWENS. H.R. 2723: Mr. STUPAK, Mr. DOYLE, Ms. States Code, to repeal the four-year require- H.R. 303: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. SOLIS, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. ANDREWS, Ms. ment for the time following retirement from H.R. 612: Mr. BOSWELL and Mr. FORBES. ESHOO, and Mr. TIERNEY. active duty during which a retired member H.R. 638: Mrs. DAVIS of California and Mr. H.R. 2753: Mrs. EMERSON and Mr. TOOMEY. of the Armed Forces must have received a HONDA. H.R. 2800: Mr. CANTOR. disability rating in order to be eligible for H.R. 746: Mr. KIRK. H.R. 2808: Mr. PETRI. the special disability compensation provided H.R. 758: Mr. OWENS. H.R. 2908: Ms. SOLIS and Mr. ANDREWS. under section 1413 of that title; to the Com- H.R. 782: Ms. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 2957: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. mittee on Armed Services. H.R. 817: Mr. LAHOOD. H.R. 2968: Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. By Mr. VITTER: H.R. 914: Mr. FLAKE. WELDON of Florida, and Mr. LATOURETTE. H.R. 3621. A bill to improve the security of H.R. 951: Mr. HONDA, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, and H.R. 2988: Mr. CASTLE. seaports and the marine environment to pro- Ms. WATSON. H.R. 3014: Mr. QUINN, Mr. HILL, and Mr. mote public safety and commerce; to the H.R. 952: Mr. INSLEE. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Committee on Transportation and Infra- H.R. 959: Mr. BECERRA. H.R. 3041: Mr. GILMAN. structure, and in addition to the Committees H.R. 997: Mr. BONIOR. H.R. 3058: Mr. CROWLEY. on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a H.R. 1073: Mr. EHRLICH. H.R. 3068: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA and Mr. period to be subsequently determined by the H.R. 1089: Mr. FORBES and Mrs. MINK of Ha- LUCAS of Kentucky. Speaker, in each case for consideration of waii. H.R. 3070: Ms. CARSON of Indiana. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 1090: Mr. SAWYER, Mr. FATTAH, and H.R. 3131: Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. CALLAHAN, tion of the committee concerned. Mr. BLUNT. and Mr. MCGOVERN. By Mr. ARMEY: H.R. 1136: Mr. GORDON. H.R. 3175: Mr. FATTAH and Mr. ROTHMAN. H. Con. Res. 299. Concurrent resolution H.R. 1177: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 3186: Mr. QUINN and Mr. HALL of Ohio. providing for a joint session of Congress to H.R. 1202: Mr. CAPUANO, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. H.R. 3332: Mr. GILMAN, Mr. ROSS, Mr. SAW- receive a message from the President on the VITTER, and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. YER, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LANGEVIN, state of the Union; considered and agreed to. H.R. 1213: Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. WAMP, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Ms. By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas: H.R. 1214: Mr. WU and Ms. HOOLEY of Or- HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. VITTER, H. Con. Res. 300. Concurrent resolution ex- egon. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, and Mr. pressing the sense of Congress regarding the H.R. 1247: Mr. FRANK. FROST. economic collapse of Enron Corporation; to H.R. 1293: Mr. DEAL of Georgia. H.R. 3333: Mr. GIBBONS. the Committee on Education and the Work- H.R. 1296: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. TIAHRT. H.R. 3337: Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Ms. force. H.R. 1307: Ms. CARSON of Indiana and Mr. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. DAVIS of Il- By Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma: LIPINSKI. linois, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. MORAN of H. Con. Res. 301. Concurrent resolution ex- H.R. 1360: Mr. ROTHMAN and Mr. STRICK- Virginia, Mr. ENGLISH, and Mr. COSTELLO. pressing the sense of Congress regarding LAND. H.R. 3341: Mr. OLVER. American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated, H.R. 1368: Mr. PICKERING. H.R. 3342: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- Blue Star Mothers of America, Incorporated, H.R. 1462: Ms. DEGETTE. fornia, Mr. NADLER, Ms. WATERS, Mr. CAS- the service flag, and the service lapel button; H.R. 1475: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. PHELPS. TLE, and Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. to the Committee on Armed Services. H.R. 1487: Mr. GOODLATTE and Mr. HALL of H.R. 3360: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. By Mr. OSBORNE (for himself, Mr. Ohio. GOSS, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. ROSS, Ms. BOEHNER, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- H.R. 1556: Mr. AKIN. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky, fornia, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mrs. ROU- H.R. 1582: Mr. LANTOS. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. PASCRELL, KEMA, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. KELLER, Mr. H.R. 1596: Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. FORBES, and and Mr. TIAHRT. FORD, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. Mrs. MORELLA. H.R. 3377: Mr. STUMP. BEREUTER, Mrs. MORELLA, Mrs. MEEK H.R. 1601: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. H.R. 3388: Mr. NORWOOD. of Florida, Mr. FATTAH, Mrs. WILSON H.R. 1605: Mr. DAVIS of Florida. H.R. 3389: Mr. SERRANO and Mr. FARR of of New Mexico, Mr. ROGERS of Michi- H.R. 1609: Mr. BLAGOJEVICH. California.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 02:51 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L23JA7.100 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H37 H.R. 3390: Mr. WAMP. H.R. 3524: Ms. ESHOO, Mr. PAYNE, Mrs. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 3408: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. SANDERS, and Mr. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 3414: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors LEVIN. H.R. 3544: Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 3415: Ms. KAPTUR. were deleted from public bills and reso- ILSON H.R. 3424: Mrs. CAPPS, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, H.R. 3550: Mr. W of South Carolina. lutions as follows: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, H. Con. Res. 104: Mr. WILSON of South Caro- H.R. 2345: Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. BARR of Georgia, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of lina. Texas, Mr. HERGER, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. BRADY f H. Con. Res. 116: Mr. WILSON of South Caro- of Texas, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. WIL- lina. PETITIONS, ETC. SON of South Carolina, and Mr. PALLONE. H.R. 3430: Mr. PLATTS. H. Con. Res. 164: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions H.R. 3432: Mr. VITTER, Mr. BAKER, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 181: Mr. SAXTON. and papers were laid on the clerk’s ISAKSON. desk and referred as follows: H. Con. Res. 199: Mr. BARRETT. H.R. 3443: Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. MCINNIS, and 47. The SPEAKER presented a petition of Ms. HARMAN. H. Con. Res. 249: Mr. CANTOR. the City Council, Coconut Creek, Florida, H.R. 3460: Mr. PASCRELL. H. Con. Res. 269: Mr. LOBIONDO. relative to Resolution No. 2001–165 peti- H.R. 3461: Ms. NORTON and Mr. RODRIGUEZ. tioning the United States Congress to ex- H. Con. Res. 284: Mr. KERNS. H.R. 3464: Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania and press the City’s condolences to the families Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H. Con. Res. 290: Mrs. MINK of Hawaii and of the victims of the September 11th tragedy, H.R. 3468: Mrs. TAUSCHER and Mr. FROST. Mrs. JONES of Ohio. support of the City of New York in its re- H.R. 3494: Ms. WATERS, Mr. GEORGE MILLER H. Con. Res. 298: Mr. FROST and Ms. ROS- building efforts, and confidence in the Ad- of California, Ms. HARMAN, and Ms. LEHTINEN. ministration and the Government of the DELAURO. United States in its war on terrorism; which H.R. 3498: Mr. PICKERING. H. Res. 259: Mr. TURNER. was referred jointly to the Committees on H.R. 3522: Mr. THORNBERRY. H. Res. 295: Mr. CUMMINGS and Mr. OWENS. the Judiciary and Government Reform.

VerDate 10-DEC-2001 00:20 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA7.042 pfrm02 PsN: H23PT1 E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 107 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 148 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2002 No. 1 Senate The 23d day of January being the day RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY Over the years, a layer of partisanship prescribed by H. Con. Res. 295 for the LEADER has sometimes settled over the Senate. meeting of the second session of the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Even with that disadvantage, it has re- 107th Congress, the Senate assembled majority leader is recognized. mained the greatest legislative body in in its Chamber at the Capitol at 12 the history of the world and one in f noon and was called to order by the which I am very proud to serve. But it President pro tempore (Mr. BYRD). STARTING THE SECOND SESSION is when we are able to transcend the OF THE 107TH CONGRESS layers of partisanship, as we did last PRAYER Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, the year in response to the attacks on our The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John start of a new session of Congress is al- Nation, that the real beauty and genius Ogilvie, offered the following prayer: ways a hopeful time, and this session is of this institution are revealed. Eternal God, You have divided our no exception. These are days of great Very often, as I leave work at the end lives into years so that with each new and important challenges for our Na- of the day, I walk down the Brumidi year, we can relinquish our past fears. tion and for our world, which means we corridors on my way out the door. I You open Your forgiving heart and give have the opportunity to do great and take a quick look to see the progress us a fresh start. Our times are in Your important work. It is an honor to be the conservators have made. I remem- hands; shape our destiny as You have part of this Congress and to be able to ber one evening particularly well. It planned. work with so many fine men and was late October. For much of the time Today, as we begin a new session of women, Republicans and Democrats. I since September 11, and since the an- this 107th Congress, we commit our am going to have more to say this thrax letter was opened in my office, lives to You anew. Grant us expecta- afternoon about the legislative agenda work on the corridors had stopped. But tion for what You will enable us to do for the year. For now, let me welcome that evening, the conservators were for Your glory, enthusiasm for the back my colleagues to this second ses- back at work making progress. Their privilege of serving here in the Senate, sion of Congress. Let me welcome our work, it seemed to me, was an act of and excitement over the progress we staffs and all of those who are associ- faith that 125 years from now, and long can make if we trust You. Forgive any ated with making this Senate work as after that, this building will still be ho-hum, somnolent sameness. Awaken it does each and every day. standing; people will still come from us to a fresh realization of Your pres- This is only the second time I have all over America and all over the world ence and power. Grant the Senators had the privilege of opening a session to see the miracle of democracy in ac- and all of us who work with them, the of Congress. The first time was a year tion. conviction that no problem is too big ago during my first 17-day term as ma- Mo Udall wrote a book called ‘‘Too for You to solve, no disagreement too jority leader. In my remarks that day, Funny to be President’’ about his years great for You to dissolve, and no crisis I mentioned the Brumidi corridor, the in the Congress. He dedicated it to the too complicated for You to resolve. incredible frescoes that line the walls 3,000 Members of Congress, living and Lead on, Sovereign Lord, we are one on the first floor of this building. They dead, with whom he served for nearly Nation, under You! And You are the were painted more than 125 years ago three decades. As we begin this new God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and by an Italian immigrant named session of Congress, let us remember of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Constantino Brumidi. Some people that we are part of a continuum of all f refer to him as ‘‘America’s Michelan- who have come before us and all who PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE gelo’’—with good reason. He spent 25 will come after us, and let us pledge to years of his life painting the walls and work in a way that will honor them all. The PRESIDENT pro tempore led the the great dome of this Capitol. It was a With that, I wish my colleagues well. Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: labor of love for his adopted country. I welcome them back. I yield the floor. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mr. President, I suggest the absence United States of America, and to the Repub- Over the years, Brumidi’s magnificent lic for which it stands, one nation under God, paintings were covered over by layers of a quorum. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. of paint and varnish. For the last sev- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The f eral years, art conservators have been clerk will call the roll to ascertain the painstakingly scraping away those lay- presence of a quorum. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME ers to reveal the original works of art The assistant legislative clerk pro- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under underneath. ceeded to call the roll, and the fol- the previous order, the leadership time I have often thought of that process lowing Senators entered the Chamber is reserved. as a good metaphor for the Senate. and answered to their names:

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 23, 2002 [Quorum No. 1] Senate reassembled when called to must do better. We need to pass both of Byrd Feinstein Reid order by the President pro tempore. these because they are very central to Campbell Inouye Thomas The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The stimulating the economy, which we al- Daschle McCain Thurmond Senator from Delaware. ways think of being short term, but The PRESIDENT pro tempore. A f with the President’s authority to nego- quorum is not present. The clerk will tiate trade agreements, we can have a repeat the names of the absentee Sen- MORNING BUSINESS long-term revival of the economy. ators. Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I ask I emphasize trade by often quoting The majority leader. unanimous consent that there be a pe- President Clinton, who said one-third Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I move riod of morning business with Senators of the jobs created during his adminis- to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to re- permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes tration were created by trade, which quest the presence of absent Senators. each. means trade is very important to the I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- betterment of our economy. Generally, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is out objection, it is so ordered. trade-related jobs are very good, higher there a sufficient second? Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I sug- paying jobs. There appears to be a sufficient sec- gest the absence of a quorum. So we did not pass a stimulus pack- ond. The yeas and nays are ordered. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The age and we did not pass trade pro- The question is on agreeing to the absence of a quorum has been sug- motion authority, although there was motion. The clerk will call the roll. gested. The clerk will call the roll. bipartisan support for both. There was The legislative clerk called the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to overwhelming bipartisan support for Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- call the roll. trade promotion authority, as that bill ator from Hawaii (Mr. AKAKA), the Sen- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- was reported out of our Finance Com- ator from Connecticut (Mr. LIEBER- imous consent that the order for the mittee 18 to 3. So since we did not pass MAN), and the Senator from Georgia quorum call be rescinded. these, I believe we need to do better. (Mr. MILLER) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAR- Last week, President Bush was in Mr. NICKLES. I announce that the PER). Without objection, it is so or- Louisiana where he called upon the Senator from Alaska (Mr. MURKOWSKI), dered. Senate to pass Trade Promotion Au- the Senator from Alabama (Mr. SES- The majority leader. thority as a necessary part of our eco- SIONS), and the Senator from Alabama nomic recovery. He also spoke on this f (Mr. SHELBY) are necessarily absent. issue near my State of Iowa, across the The result was announced—yeas 88, TAKING OF OFFICIAL SENATE river in Illinois, in what we call the nays 6, as follows: PHOTOGRAPH Quad Cities of our State. He was in Mo- line, IL, to promote trade promotion [Rollcall Vote No. 1 Leg.] Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, if ev- authority legislation and economic de- YEAS—88 erybody will take their seats, we can velopment legislation. Allard Durbin Lugar quickly take the picture. President Bush said, as President Baucus Edwards McConnell (The VICE PRESIDENT assumed the Bayh Ensign Clinton has said, that trade is very Mikulski chair.) Bennett Enzi Murray much a jobs issue. He said if we trade Biden Feingold Nelson (FL) (Thereupon, the official Senate pho- Bingaman Feinstein more, there are more jobs available for Nelson (NE) tograph was taken.) hard-working Americans. He is as right Boxer Fitzgerald Nickles Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest Brownback Frist Reed as President Clinton was right on this Bunning Graham the absence of a quorum. Reid very issue. Burns Gramm Roberts The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAR- Trade is essential to our economy. Byrd Grassley PER). The clerk will call the roll. Campbell Hagel Rockefeller The United States exported over $780 Cantwell Harkin Santorum The assistant legislative clerk pro- billion in goods and services to more Sarbanes Carnahan Hatch ceeded to call the roll. than 200 foreign markets last year. Ex- Carper Helms Schumer Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask Chafee Hollings Smith (NH) ports provide more than one-fourth of Cleland Hutchinson Smith (OR) unanimous consent that the order for all economic growth in America. Trade Clinton Hutchison Snowe the quorum call be rescinded. is a very important part of our econ- Cochran Inouye Specter The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without omy generally over a long period of Collins Jeffords Stabenow objection, it is so ordered. Conrad Johnson Stevens time, at least for the last 50 years. In Corzine Kennedy Thomas The Senator from Iowa is recognized the case of the post-September 11 re- Craig Kerry Thompson in morning business for 10 minutes. cession, it is very important to our Crapo Kohl Thurmond f long-term economic recovery. Daschle Kyl Torricelli Dayton Landrieu Voinovich Of course, President Bush knows that DeWine TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY Leahy Warner trade is an important part of our eco- Dodd Levin Wellstone Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, after Domenici Lincoln nomic recovery, and that is why he Wyden Dorgan Lott the holiday season it is good to be back called upon the Senate of the United to do the people’s business in the Sen- States to put our political parties aside NAYS—6 ate. We have a lot of unfinished busi- and focus on what is best for the Allen Breaux Inhofe ness, and we need to do some of this Bond Gregg McCain United States of America and the unfinished business right now. American people. NOT VOTING—6 I think the American people are As I said, we did act on this issue in Akaka Miller Sessions looking for the bipartisanship of the the Finance Committee before the holi- Lieberman Murkowski Shelby post-September 11 environment to con- days. We came together in a bipartisan The motion was agreed to. tinue. I think they are hopeful that a way and, in a vote of 18 to 3, voted out The PRESIDENT pro tempore. A lot of very important legislation will trade promotion authority. The key to quorum is present. pass, and I hope they are in a position the strong bipartisan vote can be found f of helping all of us reject political pos- in one word, and that one word is turing and dueling with press state- ‘‘compromise.’’ RECESS ments. The American people really Let me be clear. The trade promotion The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under want results. I guess one would say authority bill that passed the Senate the previous order, the hour of 12:30 they want action, not words. Finance Committee is a good bill. It p.m. having arrived, the Senate will Yet we adjourned before the holidays deserves our support. In negotiating now stand in recess until the hour of before we could take steps necessary to that bill with the chairman of the com- 2:15 p.m. today. aid our economy. We did not pass an mittee, my friend Senator BAUCUS, we Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:49 p.m., economic stimulus bill, and we did not included some items I may not like, recessed until 2:15 p.m.; whereupon, the pass Trade Promotion Authority. We but that is the essence of compromise.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3 Neither one of us got everything we gotiator and know that he not only I stand to say that health insurance wanted, but we put aside our dif- wants political leadership in the is something about which we should all ferences to do what is right for the United States, he wants the United be concerned. Living without health in- American people. We came together, States to give economic leadership and surance can result in bankruptcy, un- Democrat and Republican, and passed a do it in a way to help other countries necessary delays in treatment, and, in good bill out of the Finance Committee help themselves and have long-term some tragic circumstances, even death that will help create jobs in America. economic recovery. Trade helps Amer- itself. We need to be concerned about Trade-related jobs, as everybody ica do all these things, and trade pro- it, not just because we all may at some knows, pay 15 percent above our na- motion authority for President Bush is point in our lives become uninsured. tional average. the key. There is really no reason to We need to be concerned about the un- For that compromise, I commend wait. insured because it is a moral outrage Senator BAUCUS. Now we need to do the The bill has strong bipartisan sup- that so many Americans have no same thing in the full Senate. We need port. It will pass the Senate by a health coverage even as they live and to do it, and hopefully do it very quick- strong margin. That is why I urge work in the wealthiest nation on ly. The reason for doing it very quickly today, as I have in several speeches Earth. is that starting, I believe the date is over the last month, that our distin- We have heard the statistics: Over 40 February 7, there are negotiations fol- guished majority leader put trade pro- million Americans do not have health lowing on the new round that was motion authority on the floor for a insurance. We have heard the number agreed to by the 142 nations of the vote in February. There is no reason to so many times that it seems to have World Trade Organization last Novem- wait on trade promotion authority. lost its impact, in this place at least. ber in Doha, Qatar, a new round, and There is no need to waste time in giv- Let’s look at the number more closely: the negotiations would start next ing the President the authority he 40 million Americans is one in six peo- month. needs to open new markets and create ple in our country who do not qualify We can start those negotiations with- new jobs for the American people. for Medicare. That number includes out passing this bill, but the President By passing trade promotion author- citizens from every conceivable walk of will never be credible in these negotia- ity early this year, the Senate will help life: children, pregnant women, par- tions with the other 142 nations unless the President spur economic growth ents, single adults, full-time workers, the President has this trade promotion and continue our world economic lead- self-employed individuals, and stu- authority. So we need to do this, and ership, as well as military and political dents. The 40 million people include hopefully not have the partisan bick- leadership. We will create new jobs. those who have lost their jobs as the ering we have had on some legislation, In this time of war on terrorism, it economy has worsened. It includes peo- so we can get it done very soon. seems when a lot of people are plead- ple who have worked hard for small Trade promotion authority to the ing, and probably rightly so, that a lot companies that cannot afford to offer President is not only key to our eco- of fanaticism comes when poverty is health benefits to employees. It in- nomic recovery but is also a very im- present, we will help fight terrorism by cludes people who work for companies portant tool which helps us help other bringing more nations into democracy that offer health benefits, but who can- nations in the world, especially poorer and prosperity. not afford their share of the premium. countries, and maybe was best said by It is time to get the job done. The Most Americans would be surprised to President Kennedy 40 years ago when American people expect no less. know more than 80 percent of all unin- he said trade, not aid, is the leadership I yield the floor. sured children and adults live in fami- the United States ought to take in the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MIL- lies who have at least one adult work- way of helping other nations. LER). The Senator from Oregon, Mr. ing. We have been giving aid since then, SMITH. This week the country celebrated the but the long-term benefit is helping an- Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I ask unani- life and work of Dr. Martin Luther other country to help itself, and the mous consent to speak for 5 minutes in King, Jr. More than 30 years after his ability for them to sell their goods to morning business. death, it seems incredible that the ra- us and for us in turn to sell our goods The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cial disparity in health care is still so to them is very good. It not only is ator has up to 10 minutes under the evident. More than any other group, good economically, but I think it order. the people who are living without brings about a closeness of people f health insurance in the United States around the world, of different societies, are Hispanic and African American. THE UNINSURED of different nations, so we have a great- Thirty-two percent of all Hispanics in er prospect for peace. That should not Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, this country had no health insurance be forgotten as well. Although we al- we all come back having experienced coverage last year; the number is even ways talk about this in economic different things and having heard dif- worse for low-income Hispanics, 43 per- terms, we ought to think in terms of ferent messages in our States. But as cent of whom live without insurance. other things it does as well. the Budget Committee took up its du- This situation should no longer be tol- So it helps us help poorer countries ties this morning and began hearing erated. in a way that helps them to help them- economic reports, it was clear to me on As the Senate convenes for the sec- selves. It creates jobs. It helps lift peo- the committee that there is over- ond session of the 107th Congress, there ple out of poverty. Poverty is our whelming bipartisan support for win- has never been a better time to address enemy. Poverty leads people in the ning the war abroad and for better the issues of the uninsured. Americans wrong path, towards war, political in- homeland defense here. Then dif- are losing their jobs as the recession stability, religious fanaticism. ferences begin to emerge as to how best continues, without the benefit of any Following World War II, we stabilized to strengthen America’s economic se- economic stimulus legislation from Europe through the Marshall Plan and curity. Clearly, the economic stimulus this Congress. economic development. We won the package is a priority for many, and In addition, the brief era of stability cold war through our economic certainly for the State of Oregon which in health insurance premiums seem to strength. Now we are fighting the war I am privileged to represent. When we have ended. In 2001, the average cost of on terrorism. We need to keep up list all of those priorities, we wonder employer-sponsored health insurance strong international economic leader- what is left to help with the other pri- coverage rose 11 percent. Those who ship and bring more nations of the orities this Nation has. work in small firms saw increases sub- world into democracy and prosperity. I rise to speak of a priority I have, stantially higher than that. The President’s political leadership, that I began working on in the last ses- There can be no doubt what will hap- as our chief diplomat, does that. He sion of this Congress, with my col- pen this year. It has already begun. does that through his leadership as our league, RON WYDEN, the issue of the Through no fault of their own, many Commander in Chief. Also, the Presi- burgeoning ranks of the uninsured. I employers will have to raise copay- dent can do this as our chief trade ne- rise to talk about that subject. ments and premiums, while reducing

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 23, 2002 benefits, if they are able to continue to attack in our Nation’s history forced it The first thing we need to do is finish offer insurance to their employees at shut—the Hart Senate Office Building our work from last year. We should all. The bottom line is that more peo- finally reopened. start by passing an economic recovery ple than ever will lose their health in- Those are all reasons to be hopeful plan that will create jobs and get surance. about this new year. But there are also America’s economy moving in the These numbers are truly startling. reasons to be concerned. In all, there right direction again. But behind every one of those, every are now more than 8.3 million Ameri- Both the Democratic and Republican single case of those 40 million people, cans who want to work but do not have economic recovery plans are more than there is an American face and a human jobs. The collapse of Enron has cost 75 percent tax cuts. story. thousands of Enron employees their Over the holidays, the Congressional As I travel around Oregon visiting jobs—and their retirement savings. Budget Office analyzed all of the major community health centers, I meet Tens of thousands of other Americans economic recovery proposals and indi- more and more people who live without who have invested part of their retire- cated that the least helpful would be health insurance. I hear their stories. ment savings in pension funds have repealing the corporate alternative There are many ways we can help also been hurt by Enron’s implosion. minimum tax and speeding up the in- shrink that gap between the insured In South Dakota and all across come tax rate reductions passed last and the uninsured. We should pursue America, people are working hard to summer. that goal with the policy we begin for- raise their children, pay their bills, and Earlier this month, in an effort to mulating in the Budget Committee. maybe, if they are lucky, to put some- get the negotiations moving again, I While the stories of all of the people thing away for the future. Our job this proposed two new business tax cuts for I meet are different, they are, in most year is to help them, by strengthening every company in America that creates cases, quite tragic, and the cir- our national security, our economic se- new jobs or invests in new equipment cumstances that have brought them to curity, and the security of our demo- and technology. But today, I offer an- these places are often similar. The loss cratic institutions. other proposal for breaking the im- of a job. An increase in insurance pre- As we begin this new session, we face passe. miums. A serious illness. These are un- two significant challenges. The first is There are four ideas that appear in avoidable circumstances that could fiscal. Last year, the Congressional every major economic plan—Demo- happen to any American. Budget Office estimated the Federal cratic and Republican. The first is to While I understand the looming budg- Government would run a $5.6 trillion extend unemployment benefits by 13 et deficit this year will make new ini- surplus over the next decade. This weeks. Republicans and Democrats tiatives difficult, the current economic morning the CBO released new reports have suggested that. climate is all the more reason to focus showing that $4 trillion of the pro- The second is to provide tax rebates attention and resources on covering jected surplus has disappeared in the for workers who did not get a rebate the uninsured this year. In the immor- space of just 7 months. the first time. Again, both Republicans tal word of Dr. Martin Luther King, Instead of surpluses every year from and Democrats have offered that. Jr.: ‘‘The time is always right to do now until 2011, current projections in- The third is to provide bonus depre- what is right.’’ dicate that even if you include the So- ciation to encourage business invest- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- cial Security and Medicare surpluses, ment. Again, both groups have pro- sence of a quorum. the Government will run deficits at posed that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The least in the years 2002 and 2003. And it And finally, the fourth is to provide clerk will call the roll. will be forced to use $1.2 trillion in So- fiscal relief for States to help them The legislative clerk proceeded to cial Security and Medicare trust funds avoid cutting critical services—espe- call the roll. over the next decade to pay for other cially health care—or raising taxes Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ask essential Government programs. That during the recession. unanimous consent the order for the is before we add one penny for the I hope we can at least take up these quorum call be rescinded. four measures immediately. If there The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Medicare prescription drug benefit or are others for which there can be objection, it is so ordered. strengthen our military or increase our investments in homeland security, edu- agreement—perhaps New York assist- f cation, or other critical priorities. It is ance, perhaps the extenders, perhaps AGENDA FOR THE SECOND also before we add one penny for an other issues—where we can find com- SESSION OF THE 107TH CONGRESS economic recovery package. mon ground, I would like to be able to Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I came The second challenge we face is ideo- do that. I hope we can do it this week. to this Chamber just as we opened the logical. There are some who predict we I have begun talking with Senator session to welcome back our colleagues will accomplish little this year because LOTT, and he has been extremely re- and staff and all of those who are so of our genuine differences in philos- sponsive in his desire to try to find a much a part of this great institution. I ophy on many issues and because this way to move this legislation along. I reiterate that welcome again this session is so short and the stakes in the commend him and thank him for that. afternoon. I am sure we all hope this November elections are so high. But we Later on this afternoon we will offer new year and this new session will be do not have to accept that prediction. a unanimous consent request that will constructive and productive. Important issues do not have to be in- accommodate Senators’ wishes to offer Much has happened in the weeks soluble. The new education bill we amendments but also, I hope, Senators’ since we adjourned. In the war on ter- passed last year is proof of that. desires to get something done. So I am rorism, President Bush and his na- Six days from today President Bush hopeful we can accomplish that this tional security team continue to do a will deliver his first State of the Union week. superb job. And our men and women in Address. Six days after that, he will I might add, we have a very limited uniform continue to inspire us with send the Congress his budget proposal. period of time. We have a couple of their heroism and their success. Democrats will give the President’s days this week. And because of agreed- Closer to home, workers in New York proposals very careful and respectful to schedules, we only have a couple of continue to clear away the wreckage at consideration. He deserves every aspect days next week. And then we have just ground zero. At the Pentagon, rebuild- of respect and care that we can give his 2 weeks after that before the Founders’ ing is already underway. budget. Day recess. In that period of time it In Princeton, NJ, a tiny 15-day-old Today I would like to say a few words would be my hope we could do the eco- baby girl—the daughter of Scott and about what we see as our priorities for nomic recovery, the election reform, Lisa Beamer—is living proof that the the coming year. And I might say that the farm bill, and an energy bill as spirit of the heroes of United flight 93 we look forward to working with the well. will never die. President and with our Republican col- That is a lot to do, but if we can And just yesterday—more than 3 leagues to find principled compromises make every day count—beginning with months after the largest bioterrorism on each of them. this one—I think we can do it. I am

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5 hopeful Republicans and Democrats America’s technological edge, we and to add real prescription drug cov- can work together to ensure that hap- should take final action on the Export erage to Medicare. Half measures such pens. Administration Act this year. We as voluntary discount cards that just As I said, we also need to finish the should expand broadband Internet ac- push the costs off on pharmacists and farm bill. We do not need another year cess and work to make it universal, the provide little savings to seniors are or another month to know we have to same as telephone service, this year. simply not adequate. build on what has been done already. We should find a way to make R&D tax Our fourth responsibility is to Since the Freedom to Farm bill was credits permanent this year, and we strengthen homeland security. On Sep- passed in 1996, farm income has should build on the bipartisan success tember 11 and when the anthrax letter dropped 25 percent. USDA now warns of our new education bill passed last was opened in my office, we saw how that unless we pass a new farm bill or year by expanding opportunities to go devastating it can be when terrorists more emergency assistance quickly, to college or attend a training program are able to slip through the holes in farm income could drop another 20 per- and by working toward full funding of our homeland security. We need to cent this year alone. the Individuals with Disabilities Act so work in a bipartisan manner to close The farm bill is economic recovery that children with disabilities can de- those holes as quickly as possible. for rural America. So we ask that we velop their skills to the fullest poten- We were puzzled during the debate on can work together again on this legis- tial. After all, the minds of our young economic recovery when some insisted lation. Let’s work to pass it imme- people are our best hope for long-term that strengthening our homeland de- diately. Let’s go to conference. Let’s economic growth. fense was not an emergency. We are resolve our differences. And let’s get Our third responsibility is to increase pleased by new reports that indicate this legislation on the President’s families’ economic security. We should the administration has now decided to desk. raise the minimum wage $1.50 an hour devote real attention and resources to As I noted, the President shares the over 2 years so people who work full homeland security, and we will cer- view that Republicans and Democrats time don’t have to live in poverty. In tainly work with them to do so. have advocated with regard to energy. 1996, we changed welfare programs to Our fifth responsibility is to We need a national energy plan. The say if you are able-bodied, you should strengthen the security of our basic administration has proposed a plan work. Since then we have seen dra- democratic rights and institutions. which relies a good deal on adding to matic decreases in the State caseloads That includes the right of every Amer- production. Their view is that we drill and increases in the number of people ican to vote and have that vote count. on certain sensitive lands on which I moving from welfare to work. For too A year ago, we had just come through personally have some objection. The many families, however, moving off the most difficult Presidential election House-passed version of that plan welfare has not meant moving out of in our lifetimes. Since then, Senators would add $34 billion in tax relief for poverty. We need to strengthen welfare DODD, MCCONNELL, BOND, SCHUMER, and energy companies. reform this year and make sure people TORRICELLI have come up with a bipar- What Democrats would do is have a who move from welfare to work have tisan plan to strengthen our election balance between the need for new pro- access to affordable child care, trans- system. I intend to bring their bill up duction and what we ought to do with portation, and health care so they can as soon as possible. The American peo- conservation and with alternative en- actually make a better life for them- ple are asking—fairly, I believe— ergy development. Let’s reduce Amer- selves and their children. whether our campaign system is part ica’s dependence on not just foreign oil We need to expand affordable health of the reason Enron was able to do but on oil, period. That ought to be coverage to uninsured Americans. We what it did. Whether that is true or part of the debate we have on energy. need to pass a real, enforceable Pa- not, the mere suspicion that it might There is a lot of work to be done in tients’ Bill of Rights. Insurers should be true is damaging to our democracy. a very short period of time. I hope we not be able to deny medical care once House supporters need only three can do all of that in the time we have you get sick, and certainly they should more signatures on a discharge peti- allotted for these very important bills. not be able to deny care or coverage tion to bring the Shays-Meehan bill to We also need to pass terrorism rein- based on the results of genetic tests the floor. I expect they will get those surance. Efforts to solve this complex that indicate you might get sick some- votes and pass a good, comprehensive problem last year were impeded by day. campaign finance reform bill this year. some who sought to use this issue to President Bush says he opposes ge- We must change the system now. push other extraneous issues. This year netic discrimination. We hope to work One of the heroes who defied the hi- we will need to work together to assess with him this year to prohibit both em- jackers on flight 93 was Mark Bingman, the real needs of the marketplace and ployers and insurers from using genetic a gay man. His courage may have provide real solutions—the sooner, the test results as a basis for discrimina- helped save this very building. This better. tion and to prevent disclosure of ge- year we should have the courage to Our second responsibility is to con- netic information to banks, employers, pass ENDA, the Employment Non-Dis- tinue to lay the foundation for long- and anyone else who has no legitimate crimination Act, and prohibit employ- term economic growth. An essential need for information. ers from discriminating on the basis of part of that foundation is expanded The collapse of Enron has left thou- sexual orientation. We must also pass trade. Last month, the Finance Com- sands of former Enron employees sud- the bipartisan bill expanding the Fed- mittee passed a bill that gives the denly fearful of growing old in poverty. eral hate crimes law to include gender, President expanded trade promotion For every Enron worker, there are tens sexual orientation, and disability, and authority and addresses important of thousands of workers in other com- to provide greater protections against labor and environmental issues related panies who worry that they could share crimes motivated by racial and reli- to trade. The committee also passed a the same fate. We have a responsibility gious bias. bill to expand trade adjustment assist- to look at everything from Federal Scott Beamer will always be remem- ance, including assistance for farmers rules governing 401(k) pension plans to bered for those final brave words: who are displaced by global trade. corporate disclosure requirements ‘‘Let’s roll.’’ His new daughter Morgan, Early this year we will bring to the under securities laws, to accounting re- born just 15 days ago, is probably the Senate floor a fast-track bill that in- forms and whether the accounting in- best known of the babies born to fa- cludes both of these essential compo- dustry’s self-regulatory system is suffi- thers who died in the September 11 ter- nents, and I hope we will pass it with cient. rorist attacks. But she is not the only broad bipartisan support. We need to learn what happened and one. So far there are 17 such babies, in- Expanded trade was a key factor in then work together to prevent it from cluding a pair of twins. By summer the economic boom of the 1990s. Other ever happening again. We must also there will be 40 more babies born to fa- key factors were fiscal discipline and work together this year to protect, not thers who died in the September 11 at- increased productivity made possible privatize, America’s public retirement tacks. Every day in America, 11,000 baby advances in technology. To keep system, Social Security, and Medicare, bies are born.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 23, 2002 Last year was one of the saddest in employment compensation. But we tisan shootout, they’ve come together. our Nation’s life. As we begin this new don’t want them just to have a check And so this afternoon we’re working to session, with its new challenges and for tomorrow. see if we can identify amendments and new opportunities, let us remember We want a job for the future. Both of come up with a procedure to do this those who died on September 11. But them are important. But we’ve got to bill, perhaps in short order. Boy, let us also remember the children they look at economic security this year. wouldn’t that stun people? The House left behind, some of whom they never We’ve got to take some actions in the has acted. Let’s act in the Senate. even had the chance to see or hold. Let Congress, by restraint, perhaps, by en- Let’s do it in a bipartisan way. us also remember the other children couragement in other ways, so that we So, I’m encouraged. It is a new year. who are depending on us to pass on to can have a stimulus to the economy, so We have a window of opportunity. The them an America that is filled with as there is some commonality in the President is doing his part. We’re much hope, freedom, and possibility as themes of what’s been said here today. working to see if we can move some of the Nation we inherited from our own I think we’ve gotten off to a good these things that have stalled out. We parents. start this morning. The President should do that, and I will do all I can Let us resolve together to find a way called the bipartisan, bicameral con- to try to encourage that and foster to meet the most important of all of gressional leadership to the White that. It’ll take, again, working to- our responsibilities. I am confident house, and we met for 35 minutes, gether and a little trust here and there, that we can. started right on time, ended right on but there is a period here when we can I look forward to working with our time. He talked to us about what’s hap- accomplish, I think, a good deal for the Republican leader, as I have always pening around the world, our threats country. done at the outset of a new session of abroad and at home and what we need- As we look back on last year and the Congress. This year is certainly one of ed to do with the economy. He listened horrors of September, we’ve been doing those years again. to us. He extended a hand of coopera- a lot. We’ve come together. I think I thank my colleagues and yield the tion. I believe that this President has we’ve changed. We changed for a while floor. changed the tone in Washington. He last year. Could we build on that atti- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- has tried to work with the Congress. tude this year? publican leader. We have produced a bipartisan vote, You know, the American people’s at- f House and Senate, for major tax reform titude toward the Congress in terms of and tax relief for the American people a favorable rating went up to the high- WORKING TOGETHER FOR last year. We did come together on the est its ever been. Why was that? AMERICAN SECURITY most fundamental education reform in It’s because the American people saw Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I want to 35 years. A lot of people thought the us working together and doing what thank Senator DASCHLE for his opening Thursday before we got the conference ought to be done. Rising above party. statement. I see a lot in his remarks agreement it couldn’t happen, but it Now, over the last couple of months, that should give us encouragement and did happen. And we came together—Re- those numbers have started coming hope that we can come together and publicans, Democrats, Liberals, Con- back down. I would like to drive them achieve things that need to be done servatives, President Bush. We got an back up. When you talk pure politics this year in the Congress for the Amer- agreement the America people liked. I’ve been on both sides. I’ve been in the ican people. Regardless of party, re- I think that President Bush is going majority and the minority. I’ve been in gardless of past difficulties, we should to be persistent in calling on us to do situations where we gained seats, held try to find a way to work together. our work, to work through the proce- our own, lost seats. But I’ve figured out There’s a common word between dure, the process. But to do our work, something. When we do our work, when what Senator DASCHLE said and what I to produce the things we need for our we produce results, if you’re in a lead- will be saying, if you look at what we country. ership position, it pays positive divi- have in our remarks and the thrust of Last year we had a tremendous pe- dends. People like it when they see us those remarks. That word is ‘‘secu- riod of cooperation and bipartisanship. doing what we ought to be doing. rity.’’ We need to pay close attention And then we kind of lost it there at the So we should look at the courage and this year more than ever to that issue, end. Maybe—maybe we were tired. The the sacrifice of those who gave their that word. We need strong national se- issues were different. Maybe we got to lives last year, the families that have curity. We need to make sure that our thinking about politics again. We kind endured a terrible time here over the men and women have the tools, the of lost our ability to come together on past four months—the courage of the weapons, whatever they need to deal an economic stimulus package. We firefighters, the policemen, the calm of with the threat of terrorism and with didn’t produce an energy bill. We didn’t Mayor Giuliani. Now there’s a guy who threatened democracy wherever we do trade. We didn’t do agriculture. And rose above politics. I saw people cheer- may find it in the world. We also need we left a lot of nominations on the cal- ing for him, chanting his name when to have personal security for our peo- endar. That was last year. they could have been chanting Senator ple here at home. Now let’s do it. Let’s get this job DASCHLE’S and mine. No, they were Last year brought so many startling done. And each one of those—those chanting Giuliani when we went to see things to our attention. Never before issues—were mentioned by Senator Ground Zero. He rose to the occasion. had we been attacked here at home DASCHLE in his remarks, today. When we look at the loyal support like we were last year. And so, this Right now we’re working to see if we from overseas, the leadership of the year working on homeland security, can come up with some substance and President, when we look at how we did working on personal security, we have a process and a procedure so that we come together, then I think we can and to find a way to protect American peo- can, in fact, consider and hopefully get should be able to learn from that and ple. Surely that’s one of the obliga- a result on the economic security pack- rise above just the normal things we tions that we have as a Congress, to at age, and we’re working on what the get into here. least be safe and secure here at home. substance might be and what the pro- Our soldiers are fighting overseas The only way we can look after our cedures may be. Right now we’re work- right now. They’re fighting for free- national security and personal security ing in a bipartisan way with three Sen- dom. They’re counting on us to give is to have economic security. We’ve got ators, MCCONNELL, DODD, BOND, and them the help they need. It would help to make sure that America is strong, others—Senator DODD as chairman of if we could show this is a different time that our economy is growing, that jobs the Rules Committee. They’ve come and a different place and we all learn are being created, that Americans have together on election reform. something from September. the opportunity to get a job, a good Now, is it perfect? Would we all like Next Tuesday, President Bush is paying job, and to keep that job. And it just like it is? Not necessarily. Will going to deliver his State of the Union when they have a problem, on a tem- some amendments be offered? Surely. Address. I think the Congress will be porary basis, that there’s something But there’s a case where when it wanting to hear what his agenda is, there for them, that there will be un- looked like it was going to be a par- will listen very carefully to it. I believe

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You’ve got to but get it into conference and get a way to do it, I believe. deal with the process. You deal with something that hopefully won’t take Nothing will be more important this the process but let’s get this job done. too long, that hopefully will not hurt year than what we do in national secu- He’ll give us an agenda, and I believe agriculture in the future, that the rity defense. The President is going to the American people and the majority President can sign so that our men and ask for increased funds. I think he’s of the Senate of both parties, a large women in the businesses and all the going to be in a mood to introduce re- number in the Senate, will support people who depend on agriculture—inform of our defense capabilities. I what he wants to do in economic secu- cluding the consumer—some certainty think that’s needed. We need to con- rity, energy security, national secu- as what they could expect. Again it tinue to have multinational support. rity. I do think that we need to pay at- won’t be perfect but just the knowledge When I look at the support we have tention to the economy. There are that it’s coming and what they’ll be gotten from countries all around the signs that, well, yes, maybe it’s im- able to do would be very positive. world—Britain, Australia, Italy, Ger- proving but we’re not quite sure ex- I’ve been complaining about the en- many, New Zealand, Russia, Canada, actly if it’s improving enough. We see ergy situation for years. I really don’t Turkey, Jordan, Poland, Japan, and States struggling with their budgets. understand why in America we can’t countries we never before could have We had a recession coming on going have a national energy policy. I don’t counted as allies. Look at what has back to last March. It was clearly exac- understand why we are dependent for happened with Russia. Who would have erbated by September 11. Are there 59.6 percent of our energy needs on for- believed a year ago we would be doing some things we could do to at least eign oil. the things we’re doing with Russia sort of fill the interim here to help Some people say, oh, you guys, all today. Very few people. those who are unemployed but also to you want is just more opportunity to But we still have a lot of challenges give incentive to small businessmen drill. That’s not so. I do think we could there. And we see opportunities with and women to create some more jobs, get more oil of our own. I’m from an other countries. Is there some hope in to have the economy grow? area where there’s a lot of natural some of those countries that have har- We may not need it, but what if we gas—clean—and I think it can be made bored terrorists but now are saying do? What if we say let’s wait and see accessible to the American people if we maybe we don’t want to do that any- and we wake up 6 months, 9 months, a can get it out of the ground or from more. The President has been willing year from now and say oh, my goodness under the gulf or wherever it may be to step up and say mutual assured de- this recession is not ending like it and develop a transmission or grid sys- struction is a relic of the past. Euro- should? We can give some incentives tem to get it where it needs to be. I peans say, oh, my goodness, he can’t that would be positive. I think we think we need to use coal. say that. What will the Russians say. ought to try and find a way to do it. I think we ought to pursue clean coal They say we don’t agree but we under- There are going to be people who try technology. I think we ought to pro- stand. We will work with America. and find a way to do nothing. We can mote conservation, encourage alter- America is not our enemy anymore. have gridlock. I don’t want that. I native fuels. I don’t think we ought to That’s an incredible development. think we ought to find a way to get a believe that we’re really going to con- So I think this is going to be an area result to produce an economic stimulus serve ourselves out of the need for en- that’s going to take a lot of time and package that is stimulative, not one ergy. We’re going to need it. And even thought from all of us. And there will that raises taxes, not one that’s just though there may be tremendous op- be nothing more important. more spending but one that actually portunities technologically for the fu- I think we should build on what we will contribute to the creation of jobs. ture and we should pursue those, I did in education. We haven’t yet suc- So I think that’s something we don’t think that we’re going to be able ceeded in reaching a situation where should focus on here in the next few to produce 20 percent or 25 percent of we’ll leave no child behind. We need to days. And I’m willing to work with our energy needs from alternative fuels go back and look at other education re- Senator DASCHLE and see if we can do or things that we don’t now have for form. that. years. Let’s be realistic but let’s do it. I think the Disabilities and Edu- As a part of our economic security, We went through the fiasco in the cation Act will require reforming. I we need a trade bill. I can understand late 1970s of gas lines. We passed legis- think the system is being abused by that there will be features of the trade lation. We tried to use alternative and many people who should not be on the debate that need to be discussed. There find alternative fuels. A lot of them program and therefore is taking away will be amendments. But we passed a didn’t work out. I was willing to try from others who do need additional bill out of the Finance Committee 6 some of them. As I recall, coal gasifi- help. We can work through that. weeks ago or so on a large bipartisan cation was one. I don’t know if that I call on Senator DASCHLE and the vote. I voted for it. Senator DASCHLE ever quite worked. Maybe we’ve Democrats to work with us on these voted for it. Let’s get it up. Let’s get it learned more since then and we can go nominations. This President is entitled passed. Let’s get to the President the into that area. But let’s just do it. The to his nominees unless there’s a huge authority he needs to expand the op- day is coming when our energy needs problem. We’ve got nominees on the portunity for trade. I think it will help are going to be a huge problem. It’s calendar here that got held up for a va- our farmers. I think it will help out going to be a national security prob- riety of reasons. We had Senators who small businessmen and women. I think lem, an economic problem. If just one were concerned about certain bills, so it will help our neighbors. oil producing country had a problem they objected to moving nominations. When I look to Central and South and cut us off, 25 percent of the world’s But we don’t have an Ambassador to America, I see millions upon millions oil needs would disappear. I don’t like the Philippines. We have a nominee on of people that could benefit from the that. I’m looking for alternatives. the calendar. It’s been reported out of trade, the products, the commodities We’ve got a lot of products in Mis- the committee. We’ve got troops going that we could provide them. Let’s pur- sissippi we could use, maybe in a dif- into the Philippines. We don’t have an sue that. That would help our farmers. ferent way like wood chips. We’ve got Ambassador. We need a farm bill, no question about derivatives from cotton products. If The position of the person who is in it. there’s some way we can burn that or charge of nuclear safety is empty, yet I was very unhappy with the way we convert it as a form of power, we ought the nominee is on the calendar. There’s ended on the farm bill. Maybe we had to try it. I think we should go for- 50 such nominations on the Senate cal- to do that. Maybe we had to wring out wards. endar. Let’s try again. Let’s move

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MCCONNELL, Senator BOND, Senator all of those discussions over the last 6 The fact is we’ve got a lot of people SCHUMER, Senator TORRICELLI, Senator months in our negotiating process, and who are not being treated fairly. I DURBIN, and others have worked on to we have now come together with the don’t understand why Miguel Estrada bring legislation to the point where we hope we will be able to go forward in a has not been moved. He’s an immigrant think we have a good product to totally bipartisan way to improve the from Honduras. He’s well educated and present to our colleagues, to the Con- election system in this country. is an outstanding attorney but hasn’t gress as a whole, ultimately to the As the Senator from Connecticut, even had a hearing. We ought to move President for his signature, and, more who has provided outstanding leader- not only the district judges but the cir- importantly, to the American people in ship on this issue, has indicated, we cuit judges. Let’s move judicial nomi- response to a situation that did not have dealt with the fraud issue, which nees if there are not problems. Let’s merely occur in one State, in one elec- is important to a lot of people on this pick up the speed. I know the President tion, but as we all know now for a num- side of the aisle. No one has been a would appreciate that. The President ber of years a slow deteriorating proc- more forceful advocate for removing deserves that. We can do better. ess of our election system to such a de- barriers for the disabled to exercise the There will be those we want to fight gree that it was crying out reform. franchise. Senator DODD carried that over. We’ll have a vote on them. We’ll While we have not solved every single ball very effectively in our negotia- have a debate on them, but let’s at problem, we think we have set up a tions. least do it. My impression is we have mechanism for the first time to deal I thought we needed a permanent re- about 50 on the calendar and about a with election issues for the foreseeable pository for this kind of expertise, so hundred in committees—150 judges and future, under a proposal offered by my we set up a commission with Presi- administration officials. I think we colleague from Kentucky, a permanent dential appointees equally divided be- need to go back and take a deep breath commission, which I think is an excel- tween Republicans and Democrats. It and get that job done. lent suggestion. We deal with some would be the one place in America that States and localities could go for objec- From my discussions with this Presi- fraud issues that Senator BOND thinks dent, I can tell you: He is as deter- are very important if we are going to tive advice, not somebody knocking on mined to pull this country out of this have an election reform issue. While we the door trying to sell them a par- economic recession as he has been to may not have dealt with every issue, ticular system but objective advice about the best way to meet their par- put an end to the terrorist threat. we think we have taken a major step in ticular election needs. It was 100 years ago that President addressing some of the concerns he has We did not wipe out any particular Teddy Roosevelt uttered that quip we raised. election system in America. We did not all remember: ‘‘Speak softly and carry For those of us who are interested in mandate the use of any particular elec- a big stick.’’ the disabled in this country, those who tion system. We did provide some real One thing I have found out about were denied an opportunity to vote money that would be dispensed on a President Bush is that he does speak who had a right to vote—many studies matching fund basis by this Presi- softly, but he carries a heavy agenda indicate that happened in far more dential commission to those who were because the needs of our country are cases than any of us would like to interested in upgrading their system. great and the expectations of the admit—we think we have put together I think we have come forward with a American people are great. But our op- a pretty good package for which we are good bill, and I thank my friend from portunities for accomplishment are very proud. That is not to suggest we Connecticut for his leadership on this great, too. And frankly, our chances as have dotted every ‘‘i’’ and crossed subject. I have been happy to join with a government institution are great at every ‘‘t’’ and thought about every pos- him on it. If and when we do go to showing the American people how men sible reform or improvement, but we this—and we think it will be early in and women of good will can meet half- think we have about as good a product the session—we would encourage peo- way and then when they disagree, take as could be presented to a body such as ple to offer amendments that are re- a fair vote to see whose argument will this for their consideration. lated to the subject. We think this is a prevail, complete their work on that I do not know what the agenda will bill that needs to move along, not be matter, and move on to the next pri- be of the leadership, but I think, for bogged down in extraneous matters un- ority. That’s all we on the Republican myself and Senator MCCONNELL, we are related to the subject. side of the aisle can ask. prepared to go forward when they Again, I thank the Senator from Con- Let’s begin today. Let’s get some would like us to go. Whenever that is necticut. I look forward to working agreements on how we’ll proceed on appropriate, we are ready to present a with him. We are ready to go whenever these to important bills. Let’s continue proposal we think will enjoy very the leaders decide this is the subject next week when we hear the Presi- broad-based support, not only in this matter before us. dent’s State of the Union Address. Chamber but throughout the country, I yield the floor. Let’s see how much we can do in the including the National Association of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- next 3 months. I believe that American Secretaries of State and others who ator from Connecticut. people want that. And I know they have worked with us, and various other f would appreciate it. Thank you, Mr. organizations around the country that President. I yield the floor. are deeply interested in the election THE INVESTOR CONFIDENCE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The process. PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 Chair recognizes the Senator from Con- I see my friend from Kentucky, to Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I antici- necticut. whom I would be happy to yield, but I pate the arrival of my colleague from f say first when the bell rings and the New Jersey, Senator CORZINE, at any leadership decides it is appropriate, moment because we would like to at ELECTION REFORM these two Members and others who least put our colleagues on notice Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I commend joined us and are prepared to present a today of our intention to introduce leg- both leaders for their comments about proposal that we hope will enjoy the islation to strengthen the independ- the proposed agenda. While I certainly kind of support for which we think it is ence and objectively of corporate au- am not in a position to comment on deserving. dits in this country. the merits or demerits of the various I yield to my friend from Kentucky. I have the fortunate job of being the proposals that have been suggested, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- chairman of the Securities Sub- there is one item in which the distin- ator from Kentucky. committee of the Banking Committee

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I am not suggesting we ought to with a number of my colleagues on a In recent years, there have been a se- change the present system of having variety of issues affecting the securi- ries of very high-profile accounting these accounting firms conduct these ties industry, the confidence in our failures. The Enron failure may be the audits. markets. most prominent case, but it is cer- The problem is, if that same com- Obviously, the events we have heard tainly not an isolated incident. Indeed, pany is not only providing the audit about over the last number of days in- it is only the latest, perhaps the most but also providing a variety of other volving the Enron Corporation and Ar- publicized, incident in a troubling se- services, there is the perception, at the thur Andersen’s accounting firm and ries of incidents calling into question least, of a problem. I use the analogy of other questions have raised some issues the integrity of corporate audits. More hiring a construction firm to build that Senator CORZINE and I think need financial restatements on corporate your house while the contractor is also addressing. They have been discussed earnings have been filed in the past 3 the building inspector. One may end up in the past. We have never codified years than in the previous 10 years with a great house, but there are some some of these issues, but they have combined. These restatements have in inherent concerns for the homeowner been the subject of extensive debate most instances dramatically down- about whether or not the construction and discussion as how best to proceed. graded the financial health of the com- would be done as well, as soundly, and We do not have the specific bill yet panies in question. met all the requirements. to put before the Senate today. We will The collapse of Enron, specifically I do not believe the fact that the in the coming few days, possibly as the seemingly massive failure of audi- Enron Corporation hired Arthur Ander- early as next week or the week after. tors to recognize and act on the myriad sen to be its consultant and auditor We will lay out what we think is a of financial reporting irregularities, fo- necessarily caused this entire problem, framework for how, at least from the cuses our attention on a central ques- but the fact is when a firm is doing perspective of investor confidence, the tion: Are reforms needed to preserve both those functions for the same com- accounting industry particularly needs and strengthen the integrity of the pany, the investor confidence so crit- to deal with the issue of consultive audit process? I have come to the con- ical to the success of our markets services and auditing services that clusion that they are. comes in question. they provide. The accounting profession is under- For those reasons, Senator CORZINE Our financial markets are the most going tremendous change. Accounting of New Jersey and I plan to introduce vibrant in the world. That is stated firms no longer simply provide audit legislation in the coming days to im- over and over again. It cannot be stat- services. In response to our dynamic plement four critical reforms to the ed often enough because it is true. economy, they have adapted to become auditing process. There is a very simple reason for that full-service financial consulting com- First, it restricts auditors from offer- continued success and that is because panies. I strongly support the diver- ing nonaudit service to audit clients. investors have confidence when they sification that is occurring in the ac- Accounting firms could continue to take their hard-earned money and in counting industry. In many cases, this provide audit and nonaudit services to America they invest it in the public clients, but they could not offer both companies of this Nation. The world development of expanding their serv- services to the same client. I don’t comes to the United States to invest ices has allowed them to provide far think that is an outrageous suggestion. because they know they will receive, better audits than they did in the past. very simply, a fair and honest deal. It However, these changes must not I am not suggesting they ought not is that simple. come, in my view, at the expense of provide consulting services. It There may be other factors and cer- these accounting firms’ Federal man- strengthens the audit process. If one tainly we know that around the world date to provide objective and inde- client is providing those two services there may be potentially a better re- pendent financial reporting. Conflict of to the same client, there is at least a turn on one’s investment in Asian mar- interest, even the perception of con- perception of a serious problem. I sug- kets and European markets or else- flict, undermines the confidence of the gest that Enron’s problem is not an where, but the world comes to the investing public. isolated case; it is more widespread. United States because they know, I do not believe the Enron collapse Again, accounting firms continue to while there may not be the opportunity was caused solely by the lack of audi- provide audit and nonaudit services. to maybe make as much on their in- tor independence. That would be a ter- They cannot offer both. This restric- vestment as may be offered elsewhere, ribly naive conclusion to draw. Many tion builds upon the important work in that in this country if one comes here, facts are yet to be uncovered. However, this area performed by former SEC our system is fair. Our system is fair it is well known that the company’s Chairman Arthur Levitt and former and just, and that is one of the great auditor received greater compensation SEC chief accountant Lynn Turner, attractions to domestic investors as for the nonaudit services it provided to who should be commended for their well as foreign investors. Enron than for the audit services it tireless efforts. The SEC’s current We can point to the depth of liquidity provided. No one could fail to be trou- auditor independence rule has helped in this country, the degree of effi- bled by the simple fact that there was but, in my view, is inadequate to en- ciencies in our markets, but ultimately compensation of $27 million for con- sure full auditor independence. the investing public, both internation- sulting services and $25 million for au- Second, we propose a prohibition on ally and domestically, invests in our diting services. No one can say it does any accounting firm providing an audit markets and our companies because not raise questions about the objec- for a company whose comptroller or they believe the public information tivity of the audit process. chief financial officer has worked for about these companies is true and it is No one, I believe, can seriously argue such accounting firm in the previous 2 accurate. that when all the questions have been years. This will help reduce the poten- The accounting profession has played raised, we should not do everything tial for conflict of interest that may an incredibly important role in attain- possible to strengthen the independ- arise when accountants become senior ing and ensuring this investor con- ence and objectivity of financial au- executives at companies they audited. fidence, and they deserve great credit, dits. That is what we rely on. Third, we strengthen the independ- in my view, for the tremendous job There is an inherent conflict. The ence of the standard-setting body for they have done historically. The seal of auditor’s compensation is paid for by the accounting profession, the Finan- approval that our accounting firms the very company being audited. We cial Accounting Standards Board. The provide is a franchise of which we cannot change that. The only way I FASB is acknowledged around the should be immensely proud in this suppose would be to establish some world as the best accounting standard country, and I think most of us are. Government agency or huge division setter. But the FASB often comes

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As far made that Congress would legislate with him in this piece of legislation. as we could tell, no dogs voted in the certain accounting practices that the Before I turn to my friend from New last election. FASB would have to sanction. I did not Jersey, my friend from Missouri is I had an opportunity to address a necessarily disagree with some who here. He is a knowledge builder as to leadership group in St. Louis—a very were raising the issue about various ac- this subject matter as well. As on most large group of people—during the re- counting procedures or practices. The subjects, he has very strong feelings. I cess. I told them the purpose of the idea that Congress would get in the will not lure him into that at this par- Dodd-McConnell bill was to make sure business of legislating, by margins of ticular moment because I want to hear that every American citizen, and, 51-to-49 votes in this body, is a fright- his comments, if I may indulge my frankly, for Missourians, every Mis- ening prospect—that we would so po- friend from New Jersey for a moment. souri citizen, who was a human adult liticize the Financial Accounting Senator BOND and Senator MCCONNELL American citizen entitled to vote had Standards Board. I can only thank and I have worked, for almost a year, an opportunity to vote—once. I think those who may have agreed as I did, or putting together an election reform everybody in St. Louis understands at least partially agreed with some bill. Senator MCCONNELL was here a that. I think everybody around the who made the suggestion, that we did few minutes ago talking about where country will. not allow that to happen. Certainly things are and our willingness to come We are going to have a very inter- FASB needs to remain independent and to the floor for our leadership, who esting discussion when we get onto this not subjected to the kind of political asked us to do so. I again say publicly bill. We have spent a lot of time pressures suggested some time ago. how much I appreciate the tremendous crafting it. I do not doubt that people Our legislation also improves the effort of my friend from Missouri. He is will have new ideas they will bring to independence and effectiveness of a great debater and tough negotiator, the floor. It should be a very inter- FASB by securing a steady funding but when he gives his hand and shakes, esting debate, but it is something that source and encouraging greater timeli- it is a done deal. goes to the heart, the very heart of our ness of actions. One problem is they I ask unanimous consent to yield to form of government. are very slow. They cannot keep up my friend from Missouri. Everybody who is a U.S. citizen who with what is going on in the real econ- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. NEL- is duly registered and entitled to vote omy. FASB needs to act expeditiously SON of Florida). The time of the Sen- in his or her State ought to have the in response to issues. ator from Connecticut has expired; he opportunity to vote, but only to vote Lastly, our legislation improves the cannot yield. However, the Chair recog- once. If we can pass this bill and com- ability of the SEC to improve audit nizes the Senator from Missouri. bine it with the bill the House has quality by doubling the size of the SEC f passed, I hope we will see a much im- accounting staff. Presently, the ac- ELECTION REFORM proved voting system in the United counting staff is 20 to 25 people, the Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I thank my States for the 2002 election. size of a congressional office, for over- colleague from Connecticut for at- I thank my colleague from Con- sight over all of the accounting firms tempting to be a floor manager, and I necticut. I look forward to working and the audits that occur in the coun- apologize to my colleague from New with him and I, again with my apolo- try. I am not suggesting just more per- Jersey. gies to my friend from New Jersey, sonnel will necessarily solve the prob- I make a brief statement joining with yield the floor. We look forward to get- lem, but by increasing the size of that my good friend from Connecticut and ting on with it, to pursue the vitally staff, and then having more random au- my friend from Kentucky in com- needed election reform. dits of the audits done, the prospect mending to this body the election re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- has its own obvious benefit to this po- form bill. It was not just hours but ator from New Jersey. tential problem. SEC accountants weeks, and perhaps months, we worked f would help the agency do a better job on this. His dedication to getting a ACCOUNTING REFORM of ensuring that audits meet the high good election reform bill through standards of independence and objec- means we will have something good Mr. CORZINE. Mr. President, I very tivity that have been a hallmark of the with which to work. There should be a much appreciate the opportunity to American accounting profession. lot of interest in this body because work with Senator DODD on something In closing, I have spoken about the every single Member got here through that I think is vital to the American reforms with a number of knowledge- the process of politics. This measure, public, vital to the functioning of our able people over the last several days, that will be brought up, we hope very financial markets and the health of the including those in the accounting pro- shortly, should ensure that everybody economy generally. Just as electoral fession. They have said privately these in America is treated fairly in the elec- reform is important, and I congratu- reforms go a long way to strengthening tion process. And that has no greater late yourself and the Senator from Mis- audits and the confidence of the Amer- champion than my friend from Con- souri and others who are leading us in ican public. I look forward to working necticut. that fight, I hope we can get the same with Chairman SARBANES, who has al- As he indicated, I was interested in kind of bipartisan focus on something ready announced good hearings on the assuring that we prevent fraud. For that I think will make a difference to broader issue we are dealing with, and those who may not have read it, I com- the functioning of our economy and with the former SEC Commissioners, mend to them an article by George Will our financial markets and the protec- and has invited the chief accountants in the Washington Post today head- tion of investors that we are sug- of the SEC to talk to our committee in lined, ‘‘A Long Election Day in Mis- gesting in the bill we are introducing a formal hearing setting. That will be souri.’’ He outlines the case far better today. tremendously helpful in examining than I would on the floor. I just ask my It is also unique on this side of the what may be the best way to proceed. colleagues to read it and see why part table to work with Senator DODD. I re- What we want to do after we lay down of the election reform proposal goes to member, as a former businessperson, a bill is invite these people to respond combating fraud. testifying in Congress. Senator DODD before the committees conducting As Mr. Will points out, our Secretary always asked the toughest, meanest hearings on the subject matter. of State, Matt Blunt, reviewed a small questions of folks with ideas they I see my friend and colleague from sample of ballots. wanted to suggest. He was always spot- New Jersey who brings a wealth of ex- . . . among 1,384 ballots illegally cast [in on with regard to their strengths and perience to this subject matter. In his St. Louis] were 62 by felons, 79 by people reg- weaknesses. It is a great honor to work

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A auditors, the accounting function, in enue standards—all of those things are 10-trillion-dollar account economy, and the operation of our economy. Enron’s very complicated in and of themselves. we have 25 accountants sitting over in collapse has left thousands without a But there is an inadequacy, I believe, a building across the street trying to job and, maybe more important for in our existing accounting structure to figure out whether we are reporting ac- many, without a chance for a meaning- really scrutinize these and get to the curately for all these companies. Just ful retirement program that we worked nub of how they are reported on a on the surface of it, it does not meet so hard and long to provide. timely basis. the standard of common sense. It has been an economic disaster for Another problem is accounting firms We propose to double the size of the pensioners, individual investors, and increasingly are facing extreme pres- SEC’s accounting staff. I think we need even institutional investors who relied sures to find other sources of revenue, to seriously review what resources are upon the accounting statements, earn- which often means generating new necessary to deal with these problems ings statements, balance sheets, and forms of revenue from the same busi- so the public can have confidence with analyses that flowed from that. Frank- nesses they audit. This, obviously, can regard to what is going on in our ac- ly, a lot of people think this came right create conflicts in reality and cer- counting statements across the coun- out of the blue. A year ago this was the tainly in appearance. And I think they try. company with the seventh largest rev- undermine the independence required In addition, the bill would help close enue in the country. Today it is bank- of auditors as we go forward. the revolving door between auditors Another problem is that our regu- rupt. It did catch people by surprise. and their clients which also creates Now it appears that for years Enron latory structure, in my view, has been real conflicts of interest. We have set engaged in a variety of questionable inadequate. It has relied far too heav- up rules in other parts of our economy ily on self-regulation by the industry. and certainly gray accounting prac- for people who work in a particular That is a little bit like, what? Having tices—not the most transparent to the area. An example is, if a person works the fox watch the hen house. Certainly world—to hide debt and inflate its in the Energy Department, they cannot I think it deals with an appearance earnings so they would have the ability go to work for an energy company an issue that the public has a right to to position their stock at a higher hour and a half after they leave their have us ventilate as we go through this value over time. We all took the hook. job. debate. I think we need to do some- Yet Enron’s auditors blessed these ar- I think it raises serious issues involv- thing about it. ing conflicts of interest when people go rangements and raised no serious red Another problem is the integrity of through a revolving door format going flags for investors, even though they the process for setting accounting from being auditors to auditees. I had some questions in their own minds. standards. I talked about this before think we need to look at those issues It is now obvious those individual audi- and whether that process has been to make sure we have confidence that tors failed, and I think failed miser- compromised or certainly complicated the chief financial officers, and others ably, in making some judgments about by the nature of how that process takes who have worked with the accounting what should have been published at the place. In some cases, as I heard Senator firms, are truly being challenged inde- time. DODD talk about, the fault may lie pendently by the accounting function. Unfortunately, the failure of the right here in this body, in the Con- It is important. auditors in the Enron case is not gress. Certainly there is the appear- As a former CEO, it was good to unique. We have seen several examples, ance of political pressure getting know that people could come in and highly public examples, of questionable wrapped up in how FASB, the Finan- say: You have these kinds of problems accounting practices leading to serious cial Accounting Standards Board, sets you need to check out. That is where problems in the statements of financial its rules. the independent auditor performs an condition of companies across the These are true professionals who enormous service, aside from the finan- country over the last few years. There work very hard to try to get to setting cial statements. When that gets com- has been a failure to blow the whistle down rules that will work in the ac- promised because people are so close to when that should have occurred. In counting world. But these are com- one another, I think you run risks of fact, we have seen a regular pattern plicated issues. And then sometimes setting up dangerous precedents on that has developed of earnings restate- people enter in from the political proc- how decisions are taken within the ments by some of the finest companies ess and stop it, halt it, and we have not audit function. and corporations in America. seen the kind of progress for the kind Finally, our bill would strengthen That in and of itself gives cause for and nature of complexity that has de- the independence of the Financial Ac- concern, since people make judgments veloped in the financial world. counting Standards Board—I have about what it is they are going to do in The bill Senator DODD and I are pro- talked about this; so has Senator the investment world based on their in- posing is a significant first step to- DODD—which sets the accounting terpretation of balance sheets and in- wards addressing the problems I have standards. We would do this by estab- come statements that are presented at outlined in the accounting profession. lishing a steady funding source and de- a given point in time. That is how they It includes tough new provisions to en- manding greater timeliness of action make future judgments. Clearly, some sure the independence of auditors and by the FASB. This is truly one of the of those judgments in history were restrict their ability to provide issues that needs to be addressed. wrong because the restatement of earn- nonaudit services that inevitably cre- We need to get on with a lot of the ings indicates there were differences in ate conflicts of interest. Whether that specific issues that have been addressed fact. comes when you are working with the and have been tied up in knots for lit- I think we need to be much more company or you separate it, I think we erally years and decades inside the Fi- careful in this whole process. There is have some real reasons for debate on nancial Accounting Standards Board. I a whole series of detailed issues that I that. But I think we will work very think we can make a big difference in think need to be addressed—maybe not hard to make sure people have con- the functioning of our accounting sys- by Congress but in a much more fast- fidence that we are auditors and we are tem if we make sure we provide the re- footed FASB, or Financial Accounting working on functioning with a given sources to allow them to do their job Standard Board, than we have had. company to present the data in a way appropriately. Based on my experience in the real that works a lot more like what the I believe these proposals will go a world—or the financial world; I don’t former SEC Chairman, Arthur Levitt, long way toward strengthening the ac- know whether that’s the real world—I would suggest. counting profession and protecting the

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That created a tation by the terrorists we are trying intent on making sure we get to a se- political vacuum—a vacuum that begs to get rid of in that part of the world. cure system and that this not be a po- to be filled by political leaders, and All of our Senators would be so proud litical issue. This is about making sure that is the vacuum that was filled by of what we saw on the faces of those our financial markets work effectively. the terrorists—ultimately, the very re- young men and women in the uniform I look forward to working with my pressive Taliban regime. of our country at Bagram airfield in senior colleague from Connecticut who So let’s take a lesson from history the dead of night. They were absolutely has done such an outstanding job on a and let’s not repeat it. Let’s listen to resolute in being able to successfully whole host of these issues. We are those leaders who said they don’t nec- fulfill their mission. They had tasted working to gain the public’s trust. One essarily want us to be there in the long success. They knew their cause was way to do that is to make sure inde- run in a military situation, but they just, and they were absolutely intent pendent auditors are exactly that— want our help in advising them tech- on seeing it through to a successful independent. nically, agriculturally, about commu- conclusion. I think we need to respond. I hope we nication, and indeed in Afghanistan Whether we met young Americans in can do that quickly. We need to do it about stabilizing the country, about uniform in the neighboring countries, thoughtfully because we do not want to setting up a national government, such as Uzbekistan to the north or cause more problems than we fix. It is about setting up a national army so Pakistan to the south, whether we met one of those things where making sure they can protect themselves from these Americans in the diplomatic service or it is done right is very important be- outside forces and from these insidious in the humanitarian component of our cause we are tinkering with the fun- forces that well up within, which was assistance, whether we met those damentals of our economy. But we the terrorist organizations. young men and women in full-combat, need to have good accounting state- It was quite illuminating. We met cold-weather gear at the Bagram air- ments to make sure people can make with the Prime Minister of Turkey, the field right outside of Kabul, Afghani- decisions on their investments in a way President of Uzbekistan, and the Presi- stan, or whether we met our marines at that is sensible and true to the facts as dent of Turkmenistan. the airfield on the coast of Pakistan on they stand. We then flew into Bagram airfield the Arabian Sea, or whether we met I appreciate very much this oppor- with lights out in the middle of the our sailors and our pilots out on the tunity to work with Senator DODD. night for security reasons. Those aircraft carrier, the Theodore Roosevelt, Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I suggest young pilots were using night vision off the Pakistani coast, they all had the absence of a quorum. equipment, and I am telling you, Mr. that conviction of expression on their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The President, they greased that plane on faces: Absolutely intent on persevering clerk will call the roll. to that runway with no runway lights, and succeeding, knowing their cause is The assistant legislative clerk pro- no airplane lights, and lights out on ev- just. ceeded to call the roll. erything because of snipers, mortar, We spent a good hour with the Presi- Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- and rocket fire. dent of Pakistan. It has been said dent, I ask unanimous consent that the The descent was rapid, and the pilot many times that President Musharraf, order for the quorum call be rescinded. did evasive maneuvers with the plane. well before September 11, offered lead- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. The first instruction given to us before ership by recognizing that he had a REID). Without objection, it is so or- we stepped off the plane was: Do not problem with terrorism in his own dered. dare step off the concrete tarmac be- country. In early June, well before Sep- Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- cause of the known and the unknown tember 11, he had met with religious dent, I ask unanimous consent to speak landmines. leaders and said: We are going to have for up to 5 minutes. The sergeant who escorted me to start dampening down the religious The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- through the darkness told me about his extremism. In his country, there are ator from Florida may proceed. buddy who had his foot blown off just 2 3,000 of these madrasahs, which are re- f days before traversing a footpath that ligious extremist schools. the sergeant who escorted me had tra- The President of Pakistan recognized CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO versed many times before and had es- he had a problem because where pov- CENTRAL ASIA caped the lethal explosion of a land- erty exists and fathers and mothers Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- mine that ultimately caught his buddy cannot support their children, these dent, over the recess I had the privilege and caused the amputation of his foot. children get shipped off to these reli- of going to the other side of planet We had the opportunity to meet with gious schools where they provide the Earth in the area of central Asia with the interim Government of Afghani- basic necessities for them but in the 8 other of our colleagues. The delega- stan, with Chairman Hamid Karzai and process train them in the ways of ter- tion was led by the Senator from Con- his cabinet. What was very distinct— rorism and extremism and teach them necticut, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and the Sen- not only their enthusiasm, their abso- a doctrine that is not taught in the ator from Arizona, Mr. MCCAIN. In 7 lute intent on making a success of a Koran. days, we visited the heads of govern- new kind of government that was not a The President of Pakistan saw well ment of 6 nations. And what was a de- repressive one—was the fact that, for ahead of September 11 that he was lightful surprise to our delegation was the first time, the cabinet had a new going to have a problem. He started the fact that each one of the leaders of minister: A minister of women’s af- laying the groundwork so that when those countries wanted to express ap- fairs, a prominent Afghan woman. As the awful events of September 11 came preciation to the United States for us we met with that cabinet, they shared and he knew he was going to have to being involved in their countries to that message about being involved. make a choice—was he going to fight help rid them of terrorists. Chairman Karzai gave us an example with a coalition of nations led by the They implored us, after this initial of how for the long run he needed our United States to rid that part of the thrust of military success, not to turn help. He explained to us he was so ap- world of terrorism, including the ter- on our heels and walk away. Indeed, if preciative of the humanitarian assist- rorists in his country, or was he going you look back in history, the United ance and that it looked as if, for this to stay with the longstanding policy States made a mistake a little over a winter, most of the starvation had been where the Government of Pakistan had decade ago. We were involved, in the avoided but for the long run they need- even recognized officially, diplomati- 1980s, in Afghanistan—albeit clandes- ed agricultural assistance. They needed cally, the Taliban Government, and

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I am already stoking up son to be concerned about that part of that he escaped, and then whammo, the my grill. the world because two armies were second precision pinpoint-accurate For the third bowl game of a Florida amassing on either side of the Kashmir weapon hits. Talk about demoralizing college team, the Orange Bowl in border, two armies of nuclear nations the enemy. Miami pitting the University of Flor- which portend awful things for the Why have we had success? Because of ida Gators against the Maryland Terra- peace of this world should they get into the combination of that and, in conclu- pins, I searched and searched for Sen- a hot war, not even to speak of how it sion, because of the absolute deter- ator MIKULSKI, and I could not find her would drain Pakistan’s energies and mination of our men and women in uni- in the remaining hours of the session. I military activities away from helping form. That is what made me so proud finally found Senator SARBANES. I ex- the coalition of nations try to get the for all of us, what made all of us in our plained what I had done in the other Taliban, the al-Qaida, and the terrorist nine-senator delegation so appreciative bowl game and what was on the line in leaders as they attempt to flee into that we could express to those troops Miami in the Orange Bowl. Senator Pakistan. whom we saw the appreciation of the SARBANES chose not to engage in a We went up to the Khyber Pass and American people for their dedication friendly wager, of which I have just had met with the commanding general who and for their success. the occasion today to remind him. He was commanding about 33,000 troops all I yield the floor. suggested he was wise beyond his years in that sector of the Afghan-Pakistan Mr. President, I suggest the absence in not taking up my challenge. border where we are concerned that al- of a quorum. Early in our tenure one day I over- Qaida are trying to flee. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DAY- heard the other NELSON in the Senate The general assured us that with all TON). The clerk will call the roll. speaking to a group, in a voice suffi- of their troops on the border, plus all of The legislative clerk proceeded to ciently loud that he knew I could over- their friendships and lines of commu- call the roll. hear his statement. I will sum up the nication they have built with the na- Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- conversation in this spirit of levity. tive Pakistanis in all of those villages, dent, I ask unanimous consent that the Senator BEN NELSON said to them, they will know when one of those ter- order for the quorum call be rescinded. within my hearing: Oh, you must un- rorists comes across. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without derstand, I am the NELSON in the Sen- At the time we were there, which was objection, it is so ordered. ate who comes from the State with about 2 weeks ago, they had already The Senator from Florida. ‘‘the’’ football team. captured in excess of 200 al-Qaida. We f I sauntered over and I said: That’s went on to Muscat, Oman, and met right, BEN, you come from Nebraska, with the Sultan of Oman. Again, it is a BOWL GAME WAGERS SUCCESSFUL FOR FLORIDA with the great Nebraska Cornhuskers, different kind of government in that which I have great respect for, one of region of the world and yet one that is Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- the finest football programs in the Na- dent, as long as we have a lull, on a very necessary in helping us as we knit tion. But, BEN, you must explain to much lighter note I note for my col- and keep together this fragile coalition your folks that I am the NELSON in the of nations, most of them being Muslim, leagues some of the conversations I had Senate who comes from the State with as we fight terrorism in that part of prior to the Christmas recess and prior six professional football teams: the the world. to all the bowl games. It so happened Dolphins, the Bucks, the Jaguars, the I believe the leaders in Central Asia Florida had three college teams in Gators, the Hurricanes, and the Semi- now recognize terrorist activity is one bowl games, and so in trying to be a noles. of the greatest threats to the stability good Senator representing my State of I think that has now been amply of their countries, and I believe they Florida, I went to the respective Sen- demonstrated by the bowl games we are now much more enthused in sup- ators from the States with the other just witnessed. porting the coalition efforts because of three teams. I yield the floor and suggest the ab- the extraordinary success we have had. Given the fact that the Gator Bowl in sence of a quorum. I will conclude with this: The com- Jacksonville was being waged between The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mander in chief of the Central Com- Florida State University and Virginia clerk will call the roll. mand I have the pleasure of having re- Tech, I naturally went to Senator WAR- The legislative clerk proceeded to side in my State, General Franks. He is NER and Senator ALLEN and suggested call the roll. stationed at MacDill Air Force Base we have a friendly wager on the game. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask where not only the Central Command What Senator ALLEN and I agreed to unanimous consent that the order for is located but also the Special Oper- was we would wager a crate of Florida the quorum call be rescinded. ations Command. We have another oranges and a bushel of Virginia pea- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without commander in chief on the same base. nuts. objection, it is so ordered. I think the military success of this I am one who absolutely loves pea- Mr. GRASSLEY. I inquire of the Pre- war effort thus far is illustrated by the nuts, and I am going to thoroughly siding Officer, are we in morning busi- photograph we saw on the front pages enjoy those Virginia peanuts that are ness? of so many of our newspapers, which going to be presented to me by Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- was the Special Operations troop, LLEN A next week. We will have an ap- ator is correct. American, on horseback, riding with propriate ceremony and may even have Mr. GRASSLEY. I will speak for a other Afghan troops on horseback. The the president of Florida State Univer- few minutes. difference was the U.S. Special Oper- sity present for this solemn occasion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ations person was calling in pinpoint Then I went to the other NELSON in ator from Iowa is recognized. airstrikes from his vantage point tra- the Senate, our fellow freshman, BEN versing the terrain on horseback. It is NELSON of Nebraska, and suggested f a combination of low tech and high that something as monumental as the tech. It is a commitment of very spe- national championship being played in BUDGET COMMITTEE HEARING cialized troops, few in number, but the Rose Bowl in Pasadena was cer- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, backed up by the superiority of the tainly worth us determining we would today, with the announcement that the skies, the precision of the weapons, and put something of specialty of our State Federal Government is facing near- the instant communication between on the line, backing up our boast that term budget deficits, as opposed to the low-tech troop on horseback, or on our team was going to be the national long-term budget deficits, for the next

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First, they willing to pay 25 percent more for gov- We have a bad situation because of the claim the tax cut is responsible for a ernment, if we are not willing to do war on terrorism, the economic reces- return of budget deficits; second, the that now, why should we be willing to sion caused by the war on terrorism, critics claim the tax cut will jeopardize put ourselves into a spending policy because of technical adjustments in the our long-term economic growth. I will where we expect our children and budget, and because of the additional consider each of these claims. grandchildren to have higher taxes so appropriations we had to have for the According to the CBO projections, they can pay for programs we insti- military and for the domestic war on the tax cut is responsible for less than tuted at a time when we were not will- terrorism. 15 percent of the reduction in this ing to put taxes higher than they have That is where it is. But if you want year’s surplus and less than 40 percent ever been in the history of our coun- to blame taxes, there are 97 or 98 of us of the reduction in the surpluses for try? Our challenge today is to get be- in this body who have to share that the 10 years we project ahead. The yond the rhetoric and make affordable blame, not just the 48 Republicans and slowdown in our economy and the addi- government once again. 12 Democrats who voted for the bill the tional spending enacted last year are In addition to this point, as we pre- President signed. responsible for most of the deteriora- pare for the next budget season, I par- I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- tion in our budget outlay. The second ticipated today in the Budget Com- sence of a quorum. criticism is that the tax cut will reduce mittee review of the CBO report. Once The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the surplus, thereby exerting upward again we are having this issue brought clerk will call the roll. pressure on interest rates and reduce up about the tax cut being responsible The legislative clerk proceeded to future economic growth. for the budget deficits, as opposed to call the roll. A recent study by the congressional the war on terrorism, as opposed to the Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I Joint Economic Committee concludes recession that is a result of the war on ask unanimous consent that the order there is no evidence to support the terrorism, and some technical budget for the quorum call be rescinded. criticism that interest rates rise be- adjustments that are made annually. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cause there is budget surplus or that In regard to the accusation that the objection, it is so ordered. there is a relationship. tax cuts proposed by President Bush in Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I According to the Joint Economic the last election, and then in turn en- ask unanimous consent to speak as in Committee: acted by Congress—and in turn when it morning business for up to 5 minutes. Empirical studies on interest rates have was enacted, it was enacted as a bipar- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- uniformly failed to find any statistical sig- tisan tax relief package because sev- ate is in morning business. The Sen- nificant relationship between interest rates eral members of the Democratic Party ator from Kansas is recognized. and the budget balance of the U.S. govern- voted for it—in regard to that being f ment. the cause of the deficit, as is the in- NOMINATION OF UNITED STATES This result is likely due to the fact sinuation on the part of those people AMBASSADOR TO THE PHIL- that the deficits we have seen in the who make that argument, I made the IPPINES past were not large enough to affect point this morning, and I would like to the interest rates given the overall size repeat the point I made in the Budget Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I of our financial markets which would Committee to the Members of the en- rise to bring to the attention of the also include the global financial mar- tire Senate, that if you look at the $1.3 Senate a situation on which we need to kets. billion tax cut the bipartisan Members take some action. Presently in the If the tax cut is not responsible for of this body voted for and the Presi- Philippines there are two Kansans the rising deficits and higher interest dent signed on June 7, and you say that being held hostage by a group of terror- rates, then why do the critics still is the cause of the deficit, you have to ists called the Abu Sayf group. It has complain? Maybe they have not read also look at the fact that there was an links to al-Qaida and bin Laden. They the studies to which I have referred. alternative called the Daschle-Carna- got their start through al-Qaida and Based on the studies, I asked critics han amendment that was offered that bin Laden and now are operating in the the legitimate question, What is there was $1.265 trillion, just 6-percent less Philippines. to complain about? One reason I be- than what the President signed. They have taken a number of people lieve they want to delay repeal of the That amendment got 48 votes. It lost, hostage over a period of 8 months. A tax cuts is because they have a desire but almost every member of the Demo- number of these individuals have been to spend the money, which, in the end, cratic Party voted for that amend- released. One has been beheaded, a Cal- actually, then, if you spend it, because ment. ifornian. The two who are Kansans and you increase taxes, you still do not So whether you look at $1.3 billion a Filipino remain hostage. This matter have any less deficit. that passed by a bipartisan majority, was discussed on the TV show, ‘‘48 Some critics have already announced and a pretty overwhelming majority, Hours,’’ Monday night of this week. they have plans to spend the money by or whether you look at the Daschle- They are in a desperate situation; raising taxes, or delaying the tax cuts, Carnahan amendment, we have all but Martin and Gracia Burnham are the as they call it. As other spending plans two or three Members of this Senate two Kansans. They are missionaries. become public, it will become obvious who voted for tax cuts of at least $1.265 Their parents are missionaries in the their cries for fiscal discipline are trillion or the 6-percent higher figure Philippines. They have taken up that nothing more than crocodile tears. that was finally adopted of $1.3 trillion. calling as well. They were there and In addition to the critics who want to Either way, just considering that 6-per- taken hostage and have been held by spend the tax cut, there are also critics cent differential, you are going to end this group now for 8 months. who insist we cannot afford the tax cut up with about the same budget deficit The Senate has before us, nominated because our long-term budget projec- situation, short term or long term, to be the United States Ambassador to tions show Federal spending will ex- under a policy either way that was the Philippines, Ambassador-designate ceed revenue by 25 percent within the backed by all but about two or three Ricciardone. He is qualified and knowl- next 50 years. To argue, as they do, Members of this body last spring. edgeable. He was cleared through the that we cannot afford a modest tax cut So my point is this: It is wrong for Senate Foreign Relations Committee. today because we will need a huge tax Democratic leaders to blame the bipar- He is the appropriate and right person increase in future years ignores the ob- tisan tax cut that the President signed for this job. He remains stalled in this vious: Congress cannot provide more on June 7 for the deficit situation with- body, unfortunately, at this point in government than the taxpayers are out taking credit themselves for back- time.

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I take this opportunity to ask my soil, I ask my colleagues to join me in remain out of business 41⁄2 months colleagues if there is a way that we a pledge to fulfill our promise to all later. We are expected to lose nearly could get this nomination cleared. I Americans to make New York—our fi- 150,000 jobs, and that is an know there are a number of difficult nancial, our cultural, and media unsustainable loss. and nettlesome issues in front of the heart—whole again. The number of private sector jobs Senate, and sometimes things are asso- The World Trade Center attacks sank 3 percent last year, more than ciated one with the other. But if pos- claimed the lives of close to 3,000 of our twice the national rate. We are strug- sible, if we could free this nomination fellow citizens, as well as those who gling to make sure the aid that was to move it forward so the United had come from other countries to voted for at the end of last year gets States would have an ambassador to America seeking a better life. The out as quickly as possible, and espe- the Philippines to negotiate and to see emotional toll has been staggering. I cially gets into the hands of these to the safe release of these two hos- have met with countless family mem- small businesses that are desperate for tages, it would be important to Amer- bers who lost mothers and fathers, sis- some kind of assistance. ica, important to the Philippines, and ters and brothers, husbands and wives, We also face a big job in cleaning up, to the overall world effort. daughters and sons. While there is repairing, and rebuilding the infra- The United States is involved in nothing we can say or do that will structure. The attacks left 42 percent some delicate issues with the Phil- bring these loved ones back to their of Lower Manhattan’s subway system ippines at the present time. I will not families, the outpouring of compassion unusable. That translates into signifi- speak about that. The current issue I and kindness from all over the Nation cant disruptions in the daily commutes am concerned about is not only the has brought comfort to many. of 335,000 passengers who ride to Lower work the United States is doing with Along with this heartfelt sympathy, I Manhattan every day. the Philippines—the Philippine mili- believe we have an obligation to help We are going to be getting some posi- tary has taken on this exercise to free not only those who lost their loved tive plans adopted soon, we hope, that the Burnhams; they have been aggres- ones but also help those who lost their will show what needs to be done to re- sively pursuing the terrorist group for livelihoods rebuild their lives and repair this infrastructure. I know this some period of time—but we need a claim their futures. body will be there to help. leader from the United States. We need New Yorkers were comforted when I have been especially concerned our ambassador to the Philippines in the President and leaders from the about the air quality at and near this delicate situation. House and the Senate came to ground ground zero. Many of our rescue work- If the Presiding Officer or other zero and stood in the House and Senate ers, firefighters, police officers, con- Members of the Senate could have seen promising to make New York whole struction workers, residents, and oth- ‘‘48 Hours,’’ they would have seen again. Their determination in the face ers have been complaining of res- Gracia Burnham pleading: Will some- of what seemed at the time great odds piratory problems. Some call them the body please show us mercy. Will some- reinforced the workers who labored day World Trade Center cough or the 9–11 body please notice that we are here and after day, night after night, at ground cough. It is a significant health prob- help us out. She said that morning she zero. Despite the many obstacles, the lem. awakened with chest pains. They are recovery effort has moved forward fast- I have visited with physicians who living in the jungle, being moved daily er than anyone could have predicted. are treating the firefighters and the and on the run. It is a difficult, hor- Some months ago, I told my col- construction workers. They are con- rible situation. They need our key rep- leagues our best estimate was that cerned because a lot of people are real- resentative in that country. with 24-hour-day shifts, we would per- ly encountering severe respiratory I ask other Members of the Senate to haps have to take an entire year to problems and developing asthma. We please consider and see fit to moving clear the site to be ready to rebuild. I have many families and residents who forward on this nomination that has am very proud of the construction still are afraid to move back into their cleared unanimously the Senate For- workers who have been working day in homes, leaving large parts of Lower eign Relations Committee—a profes- and day out, often at great personal Manhattan uninhabited, leaving build- sional, highly qualified for this posi- sacrifice and risk, as well as the con- ings that were once prime real estate tion, which would mean so much for tractors who have worked with the nearly empty. our efforts in the Philippines to date. If city, to the end that we now believe I am pleased the Clean Air, Wetlands my colleagues could see to that, this this cleanup effort will be completed 4 and Climate Change Subcommittee of would be an important addition to the months ahead of schedule and billions the Environment and Public Works international portfolio of ambassadors. of dollars under budget. Committee has honored my request I yield the floor and suggest the ab- That does not in any way take away and will hold a hearing in New York sence of a quorum. from the fact that the financial toll City on these issues in a few weeks. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. The has been enormous. In fact, the ter- really do not know the effects of the clerk will call the roll. rorist attacks are estimated to cost exposure on those who have been most The legislative clerk proceeded to New York City and its businesses over directly involved in the work at ground call the roll. $100 billion in financial losses over the zero and others who are within the vi- Mrs. CLINTON. Madam President, I next 2 years. Lower Manhattan’s busi- cinity, but we owe it to them to find ask unanimous consent that the order ness district has been decimated. Near- answers. We have to make sure we for the quorum call be rescinded. ly 25 million square feet of office space, know what the health risks are for the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. STA- 20 percent of all of downtown New children who are being asked to move BENOW). Without objection, it is so or- York’s office space, was damaged or de- back into the elementary schools that dered. stroyed by the attacks, leaving 850 were vacated near ground zero. I am The Senator from New York. businesses and over 125,000 workers hopeful this hearing will get to the bot- f physically displaced. tom of some of these issues. The effects of these attacks have also We also have to be sure our work- NEW YORK’S GROUND ZERO been staggering on New York’s workforce is not forgotten. So many of them CLEANUP: AHEAD OF SCHEDULE force. New York City’s unemployment need some extra unemployment insur- AND UNDER BUDGET rate spiked to 7.4 percent in December, ance. So many are about to lose their Mrs. CLINTON. Madam President, nearly a 3-year high, from 6.9 percent health insurance. along with my colleague Senator SCHU- in November. The September 11 at- I went to a hearing last week that MER, and Congressman NADLER in the tacks ruined our small businesses, de- was held with hundreds and hundreds House, I reaffirm the commitment of stroying and severely impacting nearly of people. We had testimony from rep- this Congress and this Nation to the re- 15,000 of them. Businesses that were resentatives of various groups, and the building of New York. thriving on September 10, employing biggest concern among the workers One hundred thirty-five days after people, building a positive future for who had worked in the World Trade the worst attacks in history on U.S. themselves, were destroyed, and they Center or at a neighboring business

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S16 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 23, 2002 was that their health insurance poli- return visit for me, sitting in the East The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. cies were about to run out and they did Room, surrounded by my colleagues CARNAHAN). Without objection, it is so not know where to turn. from New York, New Jersey, and Vir- ordered. We have been discussing what should ginia, all of whom had gathered to wit- f be done on a recovery package for the ness the President signing the Victims HOPE FOR CHILDREN ACT Nation, but I know from firsthand ex- Tax Relief Act, something I fought perience we really must focus atten- very hard for because it was a tangible Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I tion on New York’s needs in terms of way of providing assistance to those move to proceed to H.R. 622, and I ask unemployment insurance, disaster un- who were directly impacted with the unanimous consent that the pending employment assistance, and the exten- loss of a loved one on 9–11. I am proud farm bill not be displaced by the adop- sion of health care benefits in order to we included Oklahoma City victims tion of this motion. give some help to those people who, and victims of the anthrax attacks be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without through no fault of their own, were left cause we need to demonstrate America objection, it is so ordered. unemployed directly because of the at- is united not only in our war against The question is on agreeing to the tacks. terrorism but on behalf of the victims motion. Similarly, we have to continue to of terrorism. I was very proud when the The motion was agreed to. support both the public and the private President signed that bill, surrounded The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sector in meeting the needs that come by so many of the families from New clerk will report the bill by title. out of 9–11. York and New Jersey with whom I have The legislative clerk read as follows: I thank Chairman BAUCUS and rank- met, as well as other families from A bill (H.R. 622) to amend the Internal Rev- ing member Senator GRASSLEY for around the country who lost a loved enue Code of 1986 to expand the adoption their help to Senator SCHUMER and my- one on one of the planes in the Pen- credit, and for other purposes. self as we have tried to draft policies tagon attack or in the fields of Penn- There being no objection, the Senate that will make a direct impact on the sylvania. proceeded to consider the bill. financial burdens being shouldered by the public and private sector. We need It was a very reassuring moment to AMENDMENT NO. 2698 tax incentives. We need bonding au- see how all levels of government were (Purpose: To provide incentives for an thority. We need advanced refunding supporting those who woke up on Sep- economic recovery, and for other purposes) authority. All of that has been worked tember 11—on a beautiful autumn day Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I through the Finance Committee. A for flying, for going to work, for mind- have an amendment at the desk and similar proposal has passed the House. ing one’s own business—and ended a ask for its consideration. I am hopeful we will be able to get day having lost a relative, a friend, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The something along those lines through knowing their lives would never be the clerk will report. the Congress and to the President very same. The legislative clerk read as follows: soon, either standing alone or as part I strongly hope Congress will pass The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. of a larger economic recovery proposal. this resolution and reaffirm our com- DASCHLE], for himself and Mr. BAUCUS, pro- One issue that is now more pressing mitment to New York by continuing to poses an amendment numbered 2698. than when we left a month ago is the provide the much needed Federal as- Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I impact on States across the Nation of sistance that New Yorkers require to ask unanimous consent that the read- the economic slowdown and of 9–11. We recover from these horrific attacks ing of the amendment be dispensed are seeing increases in unemployment that were, as we know so well, attacks with. in many parts of the country. We see on America. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without many people lose their health insur- I appreciate this opportunity to take objection, it is so ordered. ance. We expect to see millions more a few minutes to set the stage and re- (The text of the amendment is print- added to the Medicaid roles. It has been mind everyone that, although we face ed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Amend- predicted that the number of children future challenges with the continuing ments Submitted.’’) on Medicaid could increase as much as war on terrorism to make sure na- Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I 11.3 percent. At a time when State tional security is as strong as we can express my appreciation to the distin- budgets are already reeling from re- make it, to ensure we are doing every- guished Republican leader for this on- duced revenues, when States—unlike thing possible to enhance our home- going effort to try to get to this point. the Federal Government—have to run a land security and that we take nec- This is not what he would have sub- balanced budget, they cannot spend essary steps to assure economic secu- scribed to; this is not what I would more than they take in. They may not rity in the face of the economic down- have subscribed to necessarily. have the resources needed to address turn and the attacks on 9–11, that we Basically what this does is provide us these increasing health needs. also remain united behind the needs of with an opportunity to move forward That is why I hope, in a bipartisan New York. manner, we can provide some relief to on an economic stimulus package. It is It is an honor to represent New York. open to amendment. But what I have States. They are desperate for it. It is often a challenge to convey the Whether Republican or Democratic done with the amendment I have just needs I see every day. I try to do my offered to the bill, H.R. 622, which is Governor, we are hearing they need best to speak for those who will never help. They need help not only to meet the adoption tax credit bill that had stand in this Chamber but who are liv- been on the calendar, is simply provide health needs but also law enforcement ing every day with the consequences of and homeland security needs. If we do an opportunity now for us to move for- those horrific attacks. It is such an ward. not provide direct assistance to cities honor to represent such brave and cou- and counties, they are going to be run- The amendment I have just offered is rageous Americans as I do in New comprised of the four components I ning in the red, with the overtime they York. I look forward to the continuing are now paying and with the additional have been talking about on the floor help I have received with such gra- responsibilities imposed on police, fire- and off the floor. The amendment in- ciousness from my colleagues to make fighters, and emergency workers. cludes, first, the bonus depreciation We have our work cut out for us. I sure that New Yorkers know America legislation, the tax rebate, the unem- am confident that under the leadership stands with us. ployment legislation, and the so-called in this body and in the House and with I suggest the absence of a quorum. FMAP, the resources provided to the the support of the administration we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The States to help them offset the cost of can meet the needs of New York and we clerk will call the roll. Medicaid. can assure the people who were so di- The assistant legislative clerk pro- Those four components are compo- rectly devastated by these attacks that ceeded to call the roll. nents in various forms, of course, that we stand with them. Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I have been supported by Republicans Earlier today I was privileged to be ask unanimous consent that the order and Democrats. It is the right of any at the White House. It was a nostalgic for the quorum call be rescinded. Senator now to offer an amendment,

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We did not require a fort will be made, by the Department complete our work on this and go to vote on the motion to proceed to the and Congress, to involve tribal leaders conference so we can ultimately com- bill that was being used to call up this fully in the decision-making process on plete our work on a bill that enjoys procedure, and we are not filibustering the BIA reorganization effort. Cer- both House and Senate support and it. We want it resolved. I think this tainly no significant organizational hopefully the support of the President could get it resolved, but it is going to changes within the BIA should be made as well. be tough. It is going to take some give without adequate consultation with That is, in essence, what we have and take on both sides. We have to try tribal leaders across the country. The done today. I appreciate the help and to come up with something that will essence of the Federal Government’s the cooperative effort that has been enjoy bipartisan support to get 60 trust relationship with the tribes re- made by a number of our colleagues, votes. We will see if we can get that quires no less. not the least of whom is the Repub- done. It is certainly worth the effort. f lican leader. I yield the floor. I yield the floor. Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I TRIBUTE TO MAJOR JEFFREY W. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- PRICHARD, U.S. AIR FORCE ator from Mississippi. suggest the absence of a quorum. Mr. LOTT. Madam President, I be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. LOTT. Madam President, I would lieve Senator DASCHLE has appro- clerk will call the roll. like to take this opportunity to recog- priately described the procedure that is The assistant legislative clerk pro- nize and say farewell to an outstanding being employed in this situation. It is ceeded to call the roll. Air Force officer, Major Jeff ‘‘JoBu’’ highly appropriate we begin this new Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask Prichard, upon his departure from my staff. Major Prichard was selected as year by trying to work through the unanimous consent that the order for an Air Force Fellow to work in my of- amendments and the process that can the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fice during the First Session of the get us to an economic security pack- objection, it is so ordered. 107th Congress due to his outstanding age. professional reputation and superior I do think the economy needs some f knowledge of Defense issues, the stimulus. I do think we need additional MORNING BUSINESS United States Air Force requirements unemployment compensation. I think Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask process, and the military presence in we need to look at ways to give incen- unanimous consent that the Senate my home State. He has been a valued tives to small businessmen and women now proceed to a period for morning team member and it is a privilege for to create jobs so we have growth in the business, with Senators permitted to me to recognize his many outstanding economy, so we are not just trying to speak for up to 5 minutes. achievements and the superior service help our people make sure they have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without he has provided the United States Sen- something to live on this week but so objection, it is so ordered. ate, the Air Force, and our Nation. they can get and have a good paying f Major Prichard, a native of the State job in the future. CREATING A NEW BUREAU OF IN- of Mississippi, graduated from the Uni- We could debate about when we versity of Southern Mississippi and was DIAN TRUST ASSET MANAGE- should have done it and how we should commissioned a Second Lieutenant MENT do it, but the fact is we should do this. through the Reserve Officer Training We have talked back and forth during Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, it Corps, ROTC. Since then, Major the past 24 hours about the best way to has long been recognized that the De- Prichard has spent the majority of his proceed. I obviously thought the best partment of the Interior’s Indian trust career patrolling the world’s skies as way to proceed was to call up the fund accounting and management sys- an Air Force fighter pilot. Following House-passed bipartisan bill, have it tems have struggled with the challenge flight training, he began his service open for amendment and debate and of meeting the Government’s trust re- flying the F–15C ‘‘Eagle’’ in the 67th see how it moved and to get a vote on sponsibility to Native Americans. Fighter Squadron, 18th Tactical Fight- that, but we could not come to agree- Shortly before the Christmas break, to er Wing in Okinawa, Japan. During ment to get that done. her credit, the Secretary of the Inte- this tour, Major Prichard was selected We also looked at coming up with rior acknowledged this fact and pro- as a member of the 18th Wing team this so-called common approach with posed reorganizing the way the Depart- that won the 1992 Worldwide William the four components and limiting ment handles its trust asset manage- Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Competition amendments. Part of the problem was ment responsibilities. and he out flew all competitors to win the fourth item, the Federal assistance The Secretary has proposed creating the coveted ‘‘Topgun’’ Trophy. After to the States. The way it was going to a new Bureau of Indian Trust Asset his tour in Japan, he reported to the be introduced was not in the bipartisan Management to manage Indian trusts. 60th Fighter Squadron in Ft. Walton House-passed package so it was It is now the job of the Department, Beach, FL, where he deployed in sup- thought this was not a common ap- Congress, and the tribes to assess how port of Operation UPHOLD DEMOC- proach provision by our people. this plan would work in practice. RACY in Haiti and Operation SOUTH- There also was some resistance, I Tribal leaders in South Dakota have ERN WATCH where he lead 34 combat think in both conferences, to say we emphasized to me their concern that missions patrolling the skies over Iraq can only have two or three amend- any BIA reorganization plan that has enforcing the no-fly zone. Also during ments. I believe by having an oppor- not been thoroughly discussed with the this tour, Major Prichard attended the tunity to offer amendments on both Native American community nation- Air Force’s Weapons School at Nellis sides after a reasonable period of time wide could hold potentially adverse AFB, NV, and in September 1996 was Members are going to make a decision. consequences for tribal members. The handpicked to return as an instructor. We need to go ahead and get this done leaders of the nine tribes in my State, In 1999, Major Prichard left the cockpit and get it to conference or, if we can- for example, ask how such a proposal to serve on the staff of the Secretary of not come to agreement on something, would address the underlying issues of the Air Force in Washington, DC, as it deserves to go forward. It is going to trust fund management in light of the the Air-to-Air Missile Program Man- be difficult because at this point proce- pending Cobell vs. Norton class action ager and then was selected to serve as durally 60 votes are required for suit; how it would impact funding for a Military Legislative Fellow during amendments or substitutes. We will other programs upon which tribes de- the 1st session of the 107th Congress. have a full debate. We will have a pend; and how it would affect the self- Major Prichard quickly became a chance to offer amendments, and I governance of Tribes. valued member of my staff sharing his

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Specifically, Jeff was instru- commissioned as an Ensign upon grad- projects for Mississippi’s military mental in helping the Air Force craft a uation in 1984. After his completion of bases. Commander Lipski’s strong lead- C–130J Roadmap for future beddown of the Navy’s Surface Warfare Officer ership, hard work, and vision led to operational assets that took into ac- School in 1985, he served as Auxiliaries congressional actions that will ensure count Congressional concerns. He Officer and Main Propulsion Assistant our military is properly equipped and helped me articulate a successful case on USS Oliver Hazard Perry, FFG–7, trained to meet head-on the challenges for adding funding for additional main- where he earned his qualification as a it will face in the future. tenance training simulators and mili- Surface Warfare Officer. In 1988, Com- Commander Lipski is married to the tary construction projects that will mander Lipski became an Assistant former Jill Daria Wiltzius of Spooner, help ensure the successful beddown in Professor of Naval Science at Florida WI. He is the son of John and Eleanor Jackson, MS of the first ever C–17 air- A&M University where he instructed Lipski of Long Beach, MS. Mike is a craft assigned to the National Guard. Midshipmen in ship systems engineer- registered Professional Engineer in the He helped craft new legislation that ing, weapon systems theory, shipboard State of Mississippi, a member of the will ensure the financial viability of operations and navigation. While at Navy Acquisition Professional Commu- our Armed Forces Retirement Homes Florida A&M, he also earned his nity, and a member of the Society of and the quality of life for the residents Craftmaster qualification and served as American Military Engineers. His well into the 21st century. He also pro- the Officer-in-Charge of the Naval Sail many awards and decorations include vided extremely valuable inputs in Training Vessel Dolphin, NSY–29. In the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy helping to craft legislation that estab- December 1989, Commander Lipski was Commendation Medal, Navy Achieve- lished the future site of the Air Force designated a Civil Engineer Corps Offi- ment Medal and numerous other serv- Memorial while preserving as much cer and served on the staff of the Offi- ice awards. Throughout his career, Commander acreage as possible for the Arlington cer-in-Charge of Construction, Mariana Lipski has served the United States National Cemetery. Major Prichard’s Islands as an Assistant Resident Offi- Navy and our Nation with excellence coordination with the staffs of the Sen- cer-in-Charge of Construction. After and distinction. He will be sorely ate Armed Services Committee and the leaving Guam in 1992, he was assigned to Naval Computer and Telecommuni- missed on Capitol Hill but his return to Senate Appropriations Defense Sub- the Naval Service will benefit Naval committee led to over $28 million in cations Station, Cutler, ME, as the Public Works Officer and Officer-in- Air Station Jacksonville, the Navy’s additional military construction fund- commands in the southeastern United ing for Mississippi’s military bases and Charge of Naval Facilities and Engi- neering Command Contracts. After a States, and our great Nation. On behalf yielded over $100 million in research, of my colleagues on both sides of the development, test, and evaluation follow-on assignment to the Naval Postgraduate School, where he earned aisle, I wish Mike and Jill ‘‘fair winds funds for universities in Mississippi. and following seas.’’ Major Prichard is married to the a Masters degree in Financial Manage- former Wendy Lynn Hurlbert of Min- ment, Commander Lipski served as the f neapolis, MN. They have three chil- Public Works Officer at the Naval Mo- DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. bile Construction Battalion Center in dren, 10-year-old daughter Sydney, 8- Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, year-old son Jeffrey Jr., and 5-year-old Gulfport, MS. While in Gulfport, he su- today I rise to pay tribute to a great daughter Hailey. Among Major perbly managed over $60 million in man, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Prichard’s many awards and decora- military construction projects. He also King was born on January 15, 1929. As a tions are the Meritorious Service wrote a Master Plan for Seabee Base nation, we have celebrated his life and Medal, Air Medal, Aerial Achievement Gulfport that led to over $100 million accomplishments every third Monday Medal, Air Force Commendation in quality of life and mission support in January since 1986. However, in my Medal, and Air Force Achievement military construction projects that home State of Illinois, we have been Medal. have greatly improved the operational celebrating this great man for almost Major Prichard will return to the Air capability and morale of the Seabees 30 years, since 1973. Force at Langley AFB, Virginia, where and their families stationed in Gulf- Late in 1955, Montgomery, AL, civil he will once again control the skies in port. Prior to joining my staff in Janu- rights activist Rosa Parks refused to the F–15C. I have appreciated greatly ary 2001, Commander Lipski served obey the city’s rules mandating seg- Major Jeff Prichard’s contributions to with distinction for two years on the regation on buses. Five days later, Dr. my team and I will miss him. On behalf staff of the Chief of Naval Operations King was elected by his supporters to of my colleagues on both sides of the ensuring that our sailors and their be president of the Montgomery Im- aisle, I wish Major Prichard and his families had top-notch bachelor quar- provement Association. As president, family ‘‘Good Hunting and Godspeed.’’ ters and family housing to live in. he participated in the bus boycott that f Commander Lipski quickly became a eventually led to the Supreme Court valued member of my staff where he declaring Montgomery’s segregation TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER led several legislative initiatives that laws unconstitutional. As Dr. King MICHAEL LIPSKI, U.S. NAVY enormously benefitted the Department gained national prominence he was re- Mr. LOTT. Madam President, I would of Defense, the Navy, and the State of peatedly attacked for his beliefs and like to take this opportunity to recog- Mississippi. He worked hard to ensure because of the color of his skin. Sadly, nize and say farewell to an outstanding that the Defense authorization and ap- violent acts against Americans of dif- Naval Officer, Commander Michael propriations bills for fiscal year 2002 in- ferent beliefs, ethnic groups, and hues Lipski, upon his departure from my cluded legislative provisions and spe- continue to plague our nation today. staff. Commander Lipski was selected cific programs aimed at modernizing Building on the success of the Mont- to work as a Navy Fellow in my office and recapitalizing our military and im- gomery boycott movement, Dr. King during the First Session of the 107th proving the quality of life of our serv- and other southern African-American Congress due to his outstanding profes- ice members and their families. Spe- ministers founded the Southern Chris- sional reputation and superior knowl- cifically, he did a great deal of research tian Leadership Conference. With his edge of Defense programs, industry, and analysis that led to a complete re- colleagues, Dr. King promoted the goal and the military construction require- write of the statutes governing the of voting rights when he spoke at the ments process. It is a privilege for me management and oversight of the Lincoln Memorial during the 1957 Pray- to recognize a fellow Mississippian for Armed Forces Retirement Homes. This er Pilgrimage for Freedom.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S19 Dr. King also guided mass dem- and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It Martin Luther King in us. His work is onstrations in Birmingham, AL, with is a dream deeply rooted in the Amer- now our work, and there is much to be others in the Student Nonviolent Co- ican dream. I have a dream that one done. ordinating Committee. The protests day this nation will rise up and live out f caught headlines around the world, as the meaning of its creed: We hold these ECONOMIC STIMULUS clashes between protesters and police truths to be self-evident, that all men turned violent. Despite police dogs and are created equal.’’ Mr. KYL. Madam President, the Sen- fire hoses, Dr. King persevered, leading Let us not forget the truths Dr. King ate has failed to follow the House of to the decision by President Kennedy taught us. We must join together to Representatives in passing com- to submit broad civil rights legislation celebrate his triumphs, and live out his promise, bipartisan legislation to help to Congress, and eventually to the words, that all men and women, having stimulate our economy and provide Civil Rights Act of 1964. been created equal, will be treated with temporary assistance to displaced Despite becoming Time magazine’s equal dignity and respect. workers. While the Bush administra- Man of the Year in 1964, Dr. King con- Mrs. CARNAHAN. Madam President, tion and the House compromised, some tinued to face many challenges to his earlier this month I had the oppor- would say too much, in their effort to nonviolent tactics. While attempting tunity to visit our troops in Afghani- act responsibly and find the middle to assist a garbage workers’ strike in stan who are on the front lines in the ground, opponents of this legislation Memphis on April 4, 1968, Dr. King was global war to conquer terrorism. I also were tireless in their efforts to under- assassinated. The world changed for spoke with new Afghani leaders, who mine its passage. I applaud the House, many on that day. Many thought that desire a far different future for their the Bush administration, and the Sen- Dr. King’s message of tolerance, equal- people. While visiting with them, I was ate Republican leadership, including ity, and love for our fellow men and reminded of a quote from Martin Lu- Senator GRASSLEY, for their effort to women would die with his death. It did ther King Jr.’s letter from Birmingham provide the Senate with an opportunity not. Rather, Dr. King’s message and city jail: ‘‘Injustice anywhere is a to pass an economic stimulus package. legacy continue to spread. threat to justice everywhere. We are Sadly, the majority leader refused In the wake of the attacks on the caught in an inescapable network of even to allow a simple vote on this leg- World Trade Center and the Pentagon mutuality tied in a single garment of islation. Why? Was it because he knew on September 11, many have found it destiny. Whatever affects one directly that this compromise would pass the difficult to adhere to Dr. King’s mes- affects all indirectly.’’ Senate? If the economy continues to sage. The life of Dr. King always reminds falter, there can be no question where As we searched for understanding, me of the power of one; the possibility the blame lies. many mistook symbols of religious te- that each of us has for righting wrong, Voting on the economic stimulus nets, such as beards and turbans, for no matter who we are or where we are. package would have provided an excel- symbols of distrust and terror. Arab When Dr. King began his work, he was lent opportunity for members to put Americans and Sikh Americans have not a prominent political figure. He did aside their partisan objectives, and been harassed, threatened, and as- not have great financial resources at come together in the best interests of saulted because of the physical and re- his command. He was a simple Baptist the American people. The economic ligious similarities they share with the preacher. data are compelling. The terrorist at- terrorists who took the lives of thou- He was walking in the footsteps of tacks have thrown an already strug- sands of Americans four months ago. those who had gone before him. People gling economy into a tailspin, and the The passage of a resolution con- like Sojourner Truth who embodied the dismal economic reports released for demning hate crimes against Sikh power of one. She was not famous in the months of October and November, Americans, which I sponsored and any way; she was a humble slave detailing the rise in unemployment and worked to include in the antiterrorism woman with a commanding presence the decline in manufacturing activity, bill, underscores Congress’s commit- and a heart-wrenching story. confirmed these worst fears; that we ment to prevent any such acts of big- There was Harriet Beecher Stowe, are in the midst of a recession. otry and violence. writer of ‘‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin.’’ She As many economists, including Fed- A Human Rights Watch report re- was not a social philosopher or a theo- eral Reserve Chairman Alan Green- vealed that over 1,100 individuals have logian; she was a housewife with seven span, have correctly noted, this is an been detained as part of the Justice De- children. ‘‘investment’’ recession, meaning that partment’s terrorism investigation Rosa Parks was not a revolutionary; the slowdown is caused by a contrac- after the September 11 attacks. Scores she was a woman who was tired after a tion of business investment, with re- of detainees are still in custody today, day’s work and wanted to sit down on sultant job loss and economic disloca- some having been detained for over two a bus. tion. Yet the majority leader fought months with no explanation to family None of these people began with against proposals that would have pro- members or friends. We need to be great wealth, fame, or political power. vided incentives for investment, and careful. History has taught us that in Yet they harnessed the inner strength innovation. He and his supporters in- times of war, our government has to challenge traditional thinking and comprehensibly denied the unarguable sometimes acted in haste and in error. to change the course of our Nation, not truism that meaningful economic stim- We can point to incident after incident with guns and hatred, but with non- ulus emanates from the private sector, where the Executive Branch imple- violence and love. from businesses both large and small. mented measures that in hindsight This past year we saw the heroism of An objective observer would likely went too far and infringed on our civil average working Americans—fire- note that, having already passed legis- liberties. Let us make sure that his- fighters, police officers, emergency lation that provides for $40 billion in tory does not repeat itself as the Jus- medical personnel, postal workers and emergency spending for disaster relief, tice Department continues its inves- members of the armed forces. We and $15 billion in additional spending tigation of the terror attacks of Sep- learned again that each of us owes a for an emergency airline package to tember 11. debt to freedom. deal with the temporary shut-down of In celebrating Dr. King’s birthday, Dr. King reminded us that ‘‘the arc of air travel, it made sense for Congress we continue to learn from his words. I the universe is long, but it ends in jus- to balance this spending, and any fur- am proud to say our nation is a melt- tice.’’ For more than 200 years, Ameri- ther spending, with tax relief targeted ing pot of different ethnic groups, and cans like Sojourner Truth, Harriet Bee- towards stimulating economic activity together we form the strongest nation cher Stowe, Rosa Parks and Dr. King in the private sector. in the world. In his famous ‘‘I Have a himself have pushed and prodded our The majority leader argued instead Dream’’ speech, Dr. King said, ‘‘Let us Nation toward greater equality. Now in that spending would be more bene- not wallow in the valley of despair. I this century, it is up to us to continue ficial. But it should already be obvious say to you today, my friends, that even that long journey. We cannot be by- that the perils of unrestrained spend- though we face the difficulties of today standers to history. We all have some ing are real. Congress has already

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S20 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 23, 2002 spent all of the Social Security sur- serve are the life-blood of our economic thousands of lost jobs, and many other plus, and our Federal budget is now in system. More money in their hands indirect consequences to the rest of the a deficit position. Consequently, addi- means more money moving through economy, we need to specifically help tional Federal spending will require the entire economy. our struggling travel and tourism in- the Federal Government to issue new In an effort to encourage investment, dustry. Accordingly, I introduced legis- debt in order to finance new spending. the President’s original plan also in- lation that I had hoped would be in- This new debt will mean that the gov- corporated a 30 percent depreciation cluded in the economic stimulus pack- ernment, in addition to maintaining bonus for the purchase of any new cap- age. My bill, entitled the Travel Amer- post-World War II record high levels of ital assets. This would enable compa- ica Now Act of 2001, would provide a income tax burdens of Americans, must nies to get much-needed equipment and $500 tax credit per person, and $1,000 for again borrow from the American public other resources that might not other- a couple filing jointly, for personal ex- to finance its operations. This renewed wise have been affordable. penses for travel originating within the Federal borrowing may cause interest Furthermore, his original plan in- United States. This includes travel by rates to rise, which in turn would slow cluded a full repeal of the corporate al- airplane, ship, train, car, and bus, hotel down our economic recovery. In short, ternative minimum tax, AMT, a thor- and motel accommodations, and rental Congress must be extremely skeptical oughly regressive, tortuously com- cars, but not meals. As first drafted, about any new spending, especially plicated, and utterly unfair tax that the credit would have been effective when it results in deficit spending. literally imposes a heavier burden on from the date of enactment until De- The real point, however, is that we companies when their income falls. On cember 31, 2001. The most important ef- cannot spend our way out of a reces- November 6, the Treasury Department fect of such legislation is that it would sion. Everyone agrees that some addi- released data showing that, in 1998, get America moving and doing business tional spending is needed to assist the some 30,226 companies paid higher again. Millions of small businesses hundreds of thousands of workers both taxes due to the corporate AMT than would have benefited. directly, and indirectly affected in the they would otherwise have paid. Thus, I believed that the President’s plan aftermath of September 11. But should during an economic downturn like the could be improved by these two pro- the goal be to provide these workers one we are currently experiencing, as posals, but I supported the President’s with unemployment checks? Or should companies are currently seeing their plan because I wanted to help enact it be to provide them with paychecks? sales and profits dip, their tax burden legislation to help our economy get Clearly, people would prefer to work, is actually increased. back on track. not collect unemployment benefits. The President’s original plan advo- Unfortunately, most members of the And creating jobs starts with spurring cated a prospective repeal of the cor- Senate majority were less interested in investment so that entrepreneurs are porate AMT, unlike other proposals compromising. In November, they able to form and grow businesses, that are retroactive. Repeal would crafted a partisan bill in the dead of which in turn, will be able to employ have immediately freed up monies for night that was a special interest grab workers. investment and employee retention. bag of new spending items, enhanced Nearly 2 months ago, President Bush What’s more, elimination of this ad- entitlement programs, and expanded proposed a package that promised to ministrative nightmare would dramati- bureaucracy. Its meager $20 billion both provide additional spending to cally lessen the tax code’s current drag business investment proposal, and the support those workers who lost their on the economy. It’s really quite sim- $14 billion consumer spending proposal jobs and, at the same time, enact fun- ple; repeal of the corporate AMT yields would have done very little to stimu- damental tax relief measures to pro- immediate short-term relief at a time late consumer activity, and even less mote investment and ensure that those when the economy needs it most. to stimulate investment. same workers would be able to find Lastly, in a bipartisan effort, the The bill increased spending and re- work again in the near future. In the President reached across the aisle and duced revenues by $67 billion in fiscal effort to avoid a partisan debate at this embraced a Democratic proposal that year 2002, and $53 billion through 2011. critical time, he included several rec- would provide rebates of up to $300 for However, two items made the real cost ommendations from the Senate major- workers who filed income-tax returns much more expensive than the adver- ity in his bipartisan proposal. It was a but did not have an income-tax liabil- tised price tag might have suggested. balanced and responsible combination ity. First, the majority leader insisted on of tax relief and temporary spending. Senate Republicans embraced the amending this partisan bill with an ad- Prior to September 11, our economy President’s reasonable and responsible ditional $15 billion of new spending, was beginning to show signs of a pos- approach. We urged the majority leader which would have included a veritable sible turnaround. The bipartisan tax to quickly act upon his plan and the collage of new projects, from tunnels relief package passed by Congress, and first economic stimulus package that for Amtrak, ferries for New Jersey and signed into law by President Bush on the House passed. New York, agriculture research, to June 7 was just starting to make its Personally, I strongly supported the highway repairs. Second, the unem- way through the economy. However, President’s plan; however, I believed it ployment provisions contained in this any progress on the road to recovery could have been strengthened by a cou- partisan bill included some $19 billion has all but been lost due to the ter- ple of key provisions. First, I believe it in accelerated Reed Act payments. The rorist attacks. In fact, the general eco- is absolutely crucial that we make the result: taxpayers would have seen a nomic situation has worsened substan- provisions of the tax law signed on significant increase in their tax bur- tially. That is why the Senate would June 7 permanent, especially with re- den, approximately $14 billion, over the have passed the President’s proposal. spect to repeal of the estate tax. The next 10 years. First, it would have accelerated all of importance of permanence cannot be The bill was rammed through the Fi- the marginal income-tax rate cuts that understated. It is critical to the finan- nance Committee on a strict, partisan became law this summer, but are now cial planning of families and busi- vote. When it became clear that this delayed until 2004 and 2006. The pro- nesses, all of whom must make impor- partisan legislation could not pass on posed plan would have them take effect tant decisions based on what they ex- the Senate floor, the majority leader on January 1, 2002, and would have ap- pect will be the tax laws in the future. chose to stop the consideration of an plied to rates at every level of income. Assuring taxpayers that the tax relief economic stimulus package and move Considering that roughly one-third of they now have will still be there 10 to low-priority legislation. The House personal tax filers are actually small years down the line provides a level of had acted, as had the President, but in businesses, I believe that it is essential economic certainty in these less-than- the Senate, the majority leader contin- that the 40 percent top marginal tax certain times, helping to bolster con- ued to block consideration of an eco- rate come down immediately to 33 per- sumer confidence and encourage in- nomic stimulus package. cent to help unincorporated small vestment. He brought up a big spending railroad firms retain and create more jobs. En- Second, if we are to prevent thou- retirement bill and then a pork-laden trepreneurs and the customers they sands of bankruptcies, hundreds of farm bill, both of which could have

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I am talking ity in the Senate negotiated with the software, etc. Property which takes specifically about S. 1499, the American majority leader’s deputies in an effort longer than three years to construct Small Business Emergency Relief and to craft a bill he would be willing to will qualify for bonus depreciation on a Recovery Act of 2001. bring to the Senate floor for a vote. pro-rata basis, if the property is placed For the sake of small business own- These deputies erected various road- in service before 2007. The portion eli- ers and their employees, I wish I could blocks to disrupt these negotiations. gible for bonus depreciation would be say that I was here to speak about im- Then the majority leader, himself, uni- the costs incurred within the three- plementation of this legislation. But I laterally raised the bar to agreement year bonus depreciation window. This cannot. S. 1499, was blocked by the Ad- by insisting on a compromise package provision would encourage accelerating ministration and a few Republican Sen- that would be acceptable to two-thirds long-term construction activity into ators. So here I am, at the beginning of of the Democrats in the Senate. De- the next three years. another session, a new year, and four spite these deliberately constructed ob- Additional investment stimulus in- months after the bill was introduced, structions to compromise, advocates of cluded in this legislation is an exten- talking about the Senate acting on an economic stimulus package contin- sion of net operating loss carrybacks emergency legislation as small busi- ued to work hard to construct a com- for two years, corporate alternative nesses wait for us to do something to promise that would be acceptable to a minimum tax relief, and an increase of help them. I really do not know how majority of the House and Senate. the small business expensing amount anyone in this body could stand to go The administration made significant to $35,000. All of which would help home after Congress adjourned and ex- compromises, especially related to stimulate economic activity in our plain to their constituents how we greatly expanded health insurance ben- country. could provide billions in loans and efits to the recently unemployed The House-passed bipartisan stim- grants to airlines, but we could not through an individual tax credit for ulus package would also provide checks provide a modicum of that assistance health insurance. The majority leader to low-income Americans in order to to small businesses. once again raised the bar and insisted stimulate consumer spending. The leg- Republicans holding the bill in the that these benefits be provided to em- islation also would extend popular ex- Senate tell me and the press that they ployers for the benefit of all workers piring tax provisions, provide targeted blocked the bill and still have holds on who are unemployed. Under his pro- incentives to help with the New York the bill because the Administration has posal, even those workers who chose to City reconstruction, and exempt the problems with it. The Administration retire early would be entitled to this victims of terrorist attacks from fed- says they have problems with the bill new expansive health care program. eral taxes. Finally, the bill would pro- because they do not believe there is a Additionally, he refused to empower vide nearly $20 billion of aid to dis- credit crunch making it harder and these displaced workers with indi- located workers in the form of greatly more expensive for small businesses to vidual tax credits, but insisted on bur- expanded unemployment payments and get loans. They do not believe we need dening businesses with a new govern- health benefits. to provide incentives to stimulate bor- ment mandate. This proposal was a compromise. It is rowing or to encourage banks to make With three days left until the holiday not the legislation that I would have loans to small businesses. weekend, the administration, the written. But this legislation was a How can there be no credit crunch House, and a majority in the Senate carefully crafted bipartisan, bicameral when survey results by the Federal Re- agreed on a bipartisan compromise on compromise that the President would serve reveal that as many as 51 percent economic stimulus and aid to dis- have signed. It passed the House. It had of banks have reduced lending to small located workers. The House then the support of a majority of the Sen- businesses? How can there be no credit passed this legislation. Despite the fact ate. But it died because the majority crunch when established giants like that a majority in the Senate was com- leader was unwilling to let the major- the airlines could not get loans in the mitted to voting for it, the majority ity act. post-September 11th economy? leader still refused to allow this com- So the economy will not be helped. Please tell me how the Administra- promise legislation to come to the Sen- Unemployed workers will not be tion’s priority is an economic stimulus ate floor. So the 2001 session ended helped. Small businesses will not be package, but the Administration wants without Senate action on the most im- helped. Taxpayers will not be helped. us to drop the stimulus provisions in S. portant issue facing the country. Workers hoping to save their jobs will 1499? What better way to stimulate the Contained within this legislation is not be helped. All because of one man. economy than through business invest- $60 billion of investment stimulus—just Remember that next year. ment and job creation? What is home- the sort of assistance that Chairman f land security without economic secu- Greenspan had urged us to enact. rity? They want us to drop the protec- Under the bipartisan stimulus package, THE AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS tion for small businesses doing busi- the current 27 percent rate would drop EMERGENCY RELIEF AND RE- ness with the Federal Government. to 25 percent in 2002. This provision ac- COVERY ACT OF 2001 And they want us to drop incentives celerates the bipartisan decision the Mr. KERRY. Madam President, I rise making the Small Business Adminis- Senate made last summer to reduce in- today to speak on the behalf of thou- tration’s loans more affordable for bor- dividual tax rates. Under last summer’s sands of small business owners across rowers and lenders. tax cut bill, the 27 percent rate would this country who are still struggling to Senator BOND and I asked them to have fallen to 26 percent in 2004 and 25 keep their businesses open in the after- meet us halfway, and they said no. We percent in 2006. This cut benefits mar- math of the terrorist attacks. They’re asked them to give us alternative lan- ried couples with taxable income be- having a tremendously tough time pay- guage, and they didn’t give us any. We tween $45,200 and $109,250; singles with ing their bills and making payroll, and spent more than 20 hours negotiating taxable income between $27,050 and they need access to affordable loans so on this bill and it appears as if the Ad- $65,550; heads of household with taxable that they have sufficient working cap- ministration never had any intention income between $36,250 and $93,650. Ac- ital as they adjust to the market or of finding common ground. It appears celeration of the 27 percent rate reduc- until business returns to normal. as if it was an exercise in delay. tion would yield $17.9 billion of tax re- Senator BOND and I put forth a com- Let me describe briefly where I dis- lief in 2002 for over 36 million tax- prehensive bill in the last session, agree with the Administration about payers, or one-third of all income tax- shortly after terrorist attacks, that ad- how to help small businesses battling payers. dressed not only disaster assistance bankruptcy and employee layoffs trig- The bipartisan stimulus package pro- and the worsening credit crunch that gered by the terrorist attacks and eco- vides 30 percent bonus depreciation for has compounded the financial problems nomic downturn. The Administration three years. Property eligible for the 30 of small businesses, but also the need believes that all assistance should be

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I voted Representatives under section 1 shall serve ers, Senator BOND and I have concluded for this bill because the men and until an individual is elected to fill the va- that small businesses would be better women who are, at this very moment, cancy resulting from the former Member’s served through a combination of dis- defending our honor and protecting our death or incapacity. aster loans and government guaranteed freedoms from the most horrific as- A Member shall be elected to fill the va- loans. Government guaranteed loans sault ever perpetrated against this Na- cancy in a special election to be held at any are almost five times cheaper than time during the 90-day period which begins tion need critical items funded in the on the date the individual is appointed under what the Administration has proposed, bill. I qualify that support because have less risk for the taxpayer, and can section 1, in accordance with the applicable there are numerous programs and pork election laws of the State involved. However, reach more small business owners be- projects that will not support the crit- if a regularly scheduled general election for cause they are delivered through more ical needs of our soldiers, sailors, air- the office will be held during such 90-day pe- than 5,000 private sector lenders who men, and Marines. riod, or 30 days thereafter, no special elec- know their communities and have ex- Even worse, there are projects that I tion shall be held and the Member elected in perience making SBA guaranteed believe are necessary to our national such regularly scheduled general election loans. Our proposal combines public defense which have been severely shall fill the vacancy upon election. An individual appointed under section 1 and private sector approaches to en- under-cut to meet the top line numbers sure small businesses nationwide re- may be a candidate in such a special election while these less than mandatory or in such a regularly scheduled general elec- ceive the maximum amount of assist- projects have been added and given tion. ance. millions, if not billions, of dollars. I ‘‘SECTION 3. During the period of an indi- The economy was fizzling before Sep- agree with my colleague from Arizona vidual’s appointment under section 1, the in- tember 11th, and small businesses were that, once again, the Appropriations dividual shall have all the powers and duties already feeling the pain. To stay finan- Committee has run roughshod over the of a Member of the House of Representatives. cially healthy, they were doing their legislative process, circumventing the ‘‘SECTION 4. Congress shall have the power part by cutting back on spending, in- to enforce this article by appropriate legisla- authorization process and the will of tion.’’. vesting and hiring, and the Federal Re- the Senate at the last minute of the serve was cutting interest rates in an last day of the session. f attempt to keep inflation in check. Obviously, we must fund our current ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS After September 11th, small business military campaign and our other de- owners across this country put on fense needs; so I will support this bill black arm bands. The plug was pulled to provide necessary funding. I only TRIBUTE TO CHIP NOBLE on their business. It didn’t matter what hope we will be able to make more effi- ∑ Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, today I state they were in; they weren’t im- cient and effective use of taxpayer dol- recognize the great achievements of mune to the ripple effect of grounded lars for our national security needs in Sam ‘‘Chip’’ Noble III. Chip is a third transportation, closed financial mar- the future. generation harness racer, one of the kets, a volatile economy, and lay-offs f most successful the sport has ever announced by the tens of thousands. seen. A native resident of Xenia, OH, Let’s start this session off right by PRINTING OF S.J. RES. 30 Chip Noble has raced to 3,293 victories passing S. 1499. Let’s demonstrate that Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, I and three North American Driving we understand the significance of small ask unanimous consent that the text of Championships. businesses to the American economy S.J. Res. 30, a joint resolution I intro- Chip learned how to race through the and that we will help them like we duced on December 20, 2001, be printed tutelage of his father, getting his start have helped other industries. in today’s RECORD. I further ask con- at the Lebanon Raceway. In a normal sent that in the permanent edition of year, Chip drives in about 500 to 1,000 f the RECORD, the text of the resolution races. The percentage crown winner in instead appear following the statement 1978, 1981, and 1983, Chip has earned I issued on December 20, 2001. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT over $17.6 million for the owners of the There being no objection, the joint ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2001 horses he drives. resolution was ordered to be printed in Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Madam Presi- This past summer, Chip Noble com- the RECORD, as follows: dent, I rise today to speak about hate peted in the World Driving Champion- S. J. RES. 30 crimes legislation I introduced with ships as the representative of the Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- Senator KENNEDY in March of this United States. He was one of ten driv- resentatives of the United States of America in ers world-wide who competed in this year. The Local Law Enforcement En- Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House hancement Act of 2001 would add new concurring therein), That the following article prestigious event, which is believed to categories to current hate crimes legis- is proposed as an amendment to the Con- be the world’s oldest international har- lation sending a signal that violence of stitution of the United States, which shall be ness racing tournament. Proudly dis- any kind is unacceptable in our soci- valid to all intents and purposes as part of playing the colors of our country, Chip ety. the Constitution when ratified by the legis- drove to four heat victories, the most I would like to describe a terrible latures of three-fourths of the several States individual victories amassed during the crime that occurred November 21, 1995 within 7 years after the date of its submis- competition, and finished fourth over- sion by the Congress: in West Hollywood, CA. A male trans- all. ‘‘ARTICLE — vestite was beaten by several men I congratulate Chip Noble on his tre- yelling anti-gay epithets. The assail- ‘‘SECTION 1. If at any time 50 percent or mendous performance in the World more of the Members of the House of Rep- Driving Championship and for his won- ants, Agaron Guylbkyan, 21, Harutun resentatives are unable to carry out their Pagaryan, 18, and Vahagn Arutyunyan, duties because of death or incapacity, each derful career in harness racing. He is a 19, were charged with civil rights viola- Governor of a State represented by a Mem- true ambassador of the sport, and I tions in connection with the incident. ber who has died or become incapacitated wish him the best of luck in the fu- I believe that government’s first duty shall appoint a qualified individual to take ture.∑ the place of the Member as soon as prac- is to defend its citizens, to defend them f against the harms that come out of ticable, but no later than 7 days, after the hate. The Local Law Enforcement En- Member’s death or incapacity has been cer- TRIBUTE TO RANDIE BLAUTH AND tified. ADRIENNE THOMAS hancement Act of 2001 is now a symbol An individual appointed to take the place that can become substance. I believe of a Member of the House of Representatives ∑ Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I that by passing this legislation, we can under this section shall be a member of the rise today to recognize Ms. Randie change hearts and minds as well. same political party as the Member of the Blauth and Ms. Adrienne Thomas for

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To this day, the valuable pro- Ridge community, Ms. Blauth and Ms. ington, D.C. During this time, he also gram continues to enhance the respon- Thomas have demonstrated an extraor- earned a Masters in National Security sibility and self-esteem of Missouri’s dinarily high level of commitment and Studies at Georgetown University. ‘‘at-risk’’ youth. selflessness to which we should all He next served as Battalion Inspec- General Havens fostered a culture of strive to achieve. tor-Instructor and Marine Corps Advi- success by growing an organization However, the impact of their service sor, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th that emphasizes skill, talent, and dedi- reaches far beyond the classroom. Both Marine Division, San Antonio, TX. In cation, and values diversity. This phi- Ms. Blauth and Ms. Thomas have dedi- 1995, he served as Marine Corps Liaison losophy enabled him to improve re- cated themselves to creating a sup- and student at the Chilean Naval War cruitment in both rural and urban portive and productive environment for College, Valparaiso, Chile. areas, as demonstrated by our impres- the youth of Glen Ridge. They have Many of you know Ben personally, as sive retention rates under General Ha- helped to shape the minds and encour- he has served for almost 4 years as the vens’ administration. Missourians are age the spirit of these young individ- Director of the Marine Corps’ Senate proud to be associated with our Guard. uals during a crucial stage of develop- Liaison Office. During Colonel For his action, the NAACP presented ment in their lives. Cassidy’s tenure here at the United the General with its prestigious 2001 Ms. Blauth’s and Ms. Thomas’ accom- States Senate, he planned and led nu- Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award plishments, throughout their years of merous congressional delegations on honoring his concern for the diversity, service, reflect only a small portion of fact-finding trips around the world. He health, strength, comfort and accom- the many contributions they have coordinated these delegations flaw- plishments of the Guard’s men and made to the people of Glen Ridge. lessly and with meticulous attention to women. Their efforts have touched the lives of detail. In addition, he has overseen the Throughout his military career, Gen- their students as well as those resolution of hundreds of congressional eral Havens earned several other throughout their community. inquiries that have been submitted to awards, including the Legion of Merit, They are an example of the profes- the Marine Corps for clarification and the Meritorious Service Medal, the sionalism that we look for in our edu- assistance. Colonel Cassidy has also Army Commendation Medal, the cators, and the type of citizens that we worked to ensure that members of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the hope to find in our neighborhoods, Senate have a better understanding of Army Reserve Component Achieve- which is why their dedication is to be the requirements and capabilities of ment Medal, and the National Defense recognized and commended.∑ the Navy/Marine Corps Team. Service Medal. f We in the Senate have benefitted But more important than any of from Colonel Cassidy’s dedication, these awards, was the honor and re- TRIBUTE TO COLONEL BENJAMIN sense of duty and outstanding work spect he enjoys from the men and L. CASSIDY, USMC ethic, and I have made certain that we women who served under him. General ∑ Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, today I continue to benefit by hiring him as Havens is truly a people’s general, and recognize Colonel Benjamin L. Cassidy, my Defense and Foreign Affairs Legis- he will be missed. United States Marine Corps, on the oc- lative Assistant. I wish Colonel Cas- In the past, I had the opportunity to casion of his retirement from active sidy, his wonderful wife Kathleen, and work with Guard members first hand duty. During his twenty-eight years their children Alanna, Ben, and Caro- as they helped Missourians cope with with the Corps, Colonel Cassidy served line, fair winds and following seas as he natural disasters. I saw the deep com- our nation with distinction and begins this new chapter of his life.∑ mitment and compassion General Ha- aplomb. f vens had instilled in them. I will also After having graduated from Brown never forget the tremendous kindness University in 1975, Colonel Cassidy was TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL shown by General Havens and members commissioned aboard the U.S.S. Con- JOHN D. HAVENS of the Guard during my husband’s fu- stitution in Boston Harbor. Upon com- ∑ Mrs. CARNAHAN. Mr. President, I neral. pletion of The Basic School in 1975, he am honored today to pay tribute to the General Havens’ career reflects the was transferred to Camp Lejeune, NC outgoing Adjutant General of the Mis- ideal of service represented by General where he served as the Battalion Logis- souri National Guard, Major General George Washington when he said, tics Officer, Executive Officer, and Pla- John D. Havens. ‘‘When we assumed the Soldier, we did toon Commander, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Governor Carnahan appointed him to not lay aside the Citizen.’’ Throughout Marines, 2nd Marine Division. this post on March 6, 1997. For the next his career of service to our State and In 1978, Colonel Cassidy was assigned 4 years, General Havens was respon- to this Nation, he truly epitomized the to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd sible for leading 10,000 Missouri Army concept of Citizen Soldier. Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan and Air National Guard personnel as General Havens has served our Na- where he served as Company Com- well as the State Emergency Manage- tion and our State honorably. I wish mander and Platoon Commander. He ment Agency and Civil Air Patrol. him all the best in retirement. He will was transferred to Fort Benning, GA in Under his stewardship, the State’s be remembered as a patriot, a leader, a 1980 where he attended the Infantry Of- Guard was always ready for action; Missourian, an American, and a ficers Advanced Course. Upon gradua- ready to respond to disasters both in friend.∑ tion, he accepted orders to Recruiting Missouri and elsewhere when duty f Station, Hartford, CT and served as the called. In addition, the Missouri Guard Recruiting Station Executive Officer was ready to aid in our country’s na- TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF AKRON from 1981 to 1984. tional defense. General Havens has ∑ Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, today I From 1984 to 1987, he served with the been in command of our Missouri pay tribute to the citizens of Akron, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Guard men and women as they per- OH, for their selfless actions following 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, NC formed missions in defense of freedom the September 11 terrorist attacks. as the Battalion Operations Officer and throughout the world. His troops have Specifically, the Akron Beacon Jour- Company Commander. In 1987, he at- graced the sky or put boots on the nal, the City’s largest daily newspaper, tended the Marine Corps Command and ground of 18 States and 26 countries. launched a campaign to collect dona- Staff College at Quantico, VA and was General Havens created several tions to purchase a fire truck for New later assigned as an Instructor. ground-breaking programs as well. He York City.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 23, 2002 As we all know too well, on Sep- VACC Camp is a place where both izen. In the 1940s, Lou Groza had no tember 11, terrorists attacked our families and technology dependent time for football because he was serv- great Nation in a way many of us children can be in an environment that ing his country as a medic in Okinawa. thought unimaginable. While these allows these fragile children to do ev- Upon his return from the war, Groza acts were, indeed, horrific, instead of eryday activities that were once un- joined Paul Brown’s Cleveland team leaving us frozen and helpless, so many available to them. These include ac- and capped the 1950 season with a NFL Americans have banded together and tivities such as swimming, boating, championship field goal against the acted in ways that exemplify why this sailing, visiting malls, and many oth- Los Angeles Rams. That championship country of ours is so great. The citi- ers. These children, always ventilator was the first of 12 in which Groza would zens of Akron are a perfect example of dependent and usually wheelchair compete. Throughout his 21-year ca- this. bound and afflicted with additional dis- reer, the longest serving Brown player, After deliberating about what could eases, are able to enjoy the wonders of Groza was selected for the Pro-Bowl be done to help the people of New York Florida’s nature and outdoors at no nine different times. City, the executives of the Akron Bea- cost to their families. During his football career, he totaled con Journal came up with an answer: a VACC Camp has allowed both abled an incredible 1,608 points, appeared in fund to purchase a new fire truck for and disabled children to come together 13 pro-football championship games, the city of New York. for a life broadening experience by pro- was a six-time All-NFL offensive tack- On September 16, the Akron Beacon viding an incentive for abled children le, and was the last member of the Journal opened the fund with a dona- to participate. Dr. Simpser has worked Browns inaugural team to retire. tion of $25,000 and then asked the citi- with Florida’s Miami-Dade County Groza’s outstanding service to the zens of Akron to donate, as well. The school system to create a 100 percent Browns, and to football, was rewarded people of Akron answered this call, and volunteer staff, with the school board in 1974 with his induction into the Hall responded in a resounding way. Imme- furnishing high school students with of Fame. diately, money began pouring in for service credits for their volunteer ef- Lou Groza, who dearly loved his the fund. forts. This remarkable camp, now in its hometown of Berea, OH, and the A month later, over $1.3 million had 16th year, earned Dr. Simpser the pres- Browns, was a man who really seemed been raised with donations from almost tigious 1998 Governors Community larger than life. He was nothing sort of 50,000 individuals and companies and Service Award from the College of a sports legend. When Lou retired in organizations. With this money, the Chest Physicians. 1967, it marked not only the end of his City of Akron was able to purchase a In addition to his development of football career, but the end of a glo- 95-foot ladder fire truck, as well as two VACC Camp, Dr. Simpser has estab- rious era in Browns history. EMS vehicles and three police cars. lished a pediatric asthma center for un- Lou Groza’s football achievements I am proud of the people of Akron. derprivileged children. He received a speak for themselves, but it was what And, I thank them for their extraor- combined grant which allowed him to Groza did off the field that fellow dinary gift. This donated equipment demonstrate that providing quality Clevelanders remember him for most. has done more than just help New York medical care to this population can re- After retiring from the Browns, Groza City rebuild some of what was lost. it duce emergency room visits and hos- became a partner in a successful insur- has reminded us all of the amazing pitalizations in these children by 70 ance company. He was constantly giv- things we can accomplish when we pull percent. ing back to the Cleveland community together. Their gift was one from the He has also established a Cystic Fi- through charitable organizations, such heart and I thank each and every one brosis Center in South Florida, the as the ‘‘Taste of the NFL,’’ which has who helped make this possible.∑ first such center to be associated with raised millions for the hungry. Groza f the National Cystic Fibrosis Founda- always had the time to sign an auto- graph and often was overheard saying: HONORING DR. MOISES SIMPSER tion. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honored him as the recipient of the ‘‘I’m no better than the fans who root- ∑ Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, today I first Lucent Technologies Humani- ed for me all those years.’’ pay tribute to a fine humanitarian and tarian of the Year Award. In speaking of a man who cared so Floridian, Dr. Moises Simpser. Dr. Simpser’s altruism and dedica- much of his community and his team, Throughout his career as a pediatric tion to quality health care for children we should not forget another Brown pulmonologist, Dr. Simpser has worked regardless of race, gender, and eco- star recently passed away. That man is for the well-being of all sick children; nomic status are a positive statement Eric Turner. He was a safety, who was particularly those that are technology for doctors across America. Dr. drafted second overall, the first defen- dependent and otherwise referred to as Simpser has been honored and should sive player to be picked that high since ‘‘fragile children.’’ Dr. Simpser’s goal be admired for the good he does every 1956. Although he only played a few has been an admirable one—to achieve day, for his persistence in always im- years in Cleveland before the team was the best medical care for all children of proving the delivery of quality moved to Baltimore, Eric made it all economic strata and backgrounds. healthcare, and for his vision to meet known that his heart would never leave Since his arrival in Florida in 1984, the needs of severely debilitated chil- the Browns of their wonderful fans. Dr. Simpser has been an unyielding ad- dren. I am indeed proud to acknowl- Eric was an active participant in the vocate for the young patient. As Dr. edge the work of Dr. Moises Simpser.∑ United Way, a devoted father, and a Simpser’s patients are technology de- f mentor to his teammates. His warm pendent, they were only cared for in In- personality and generosity are truly tensive Care Units of hospitals, where TRIBUTE TO LOU ‘‘THE TOE’’ missed. they became virtual prisoners in the GROZA AND ERIC TURNER Lou Groza and Eric Turner had a love unit. He fought diligently for the State ∑ Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, today I for football and for those around them. of Florida to cover the cost of honor two titans of the gridiron—Lou They gave to their team, to their fami- homecare for a ventilator dependent ‘‘The Toe’’ Groza and Eric Turner. lies, and to their communities. I think child. Through this program, even the These men both played football for the it is only fitting that we give a little youngest of children on ventilators Cleveland Browns. And, sadly, both back to them by honoring them today were sent home for care in their famil- have passed away, leaving enormous and by keeping them and their families iar and familial environments. How- voids not only in the lives of their fam- in our prayers. ever, even at home, the children in- ilies and friends, but also in the hearts I feel honored today to stand before creasingly became isolated within of the millions of fans who admired this body and pay my respects to these their own four walls. To help free these them. two fine men. They both displayed children, Dr. Simpser developed and I’d like to spend a few minutes tell- courage on the playing field, as well as founded the first Ventilator Assisted ing my colleagues about these two in their own personal battles. Each Children’s Center Camp or VACC men. Both on and off the field, Lou man fought their failing health. Each Camp. Groza was a model sportsman and cit- man fought the good fight.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S25 Tennis great, Arthur Ashe, whose number of important land and mineral received a message from the House of own life ended all too soon, once said issues that were important to the Representatives announcing that the something that I think helps describe Ouachita National Forest, to the ben- Speaker has signed the following en- the kind of people, the kinds of heroes, efit of all Arkansans. rolled bills and joint resolutions: that Lou Groza and Eric Turner were Nick Finzer’s farsighted approach to H.R. 1. An act to close the achievement when they were alive and how they will forest management has brought great gap with accountability, flexibility, and be remembered in their deaths. Ashe benefits to Arkansas and to the United choice, so that no child is left behind. said: States. His efforts have helped to pre- H.R. 2873. An act to extend and amend the program entitled Promoting Safe and Stable True heroism is remarkably sober, very serve and improve the Ouachita Na- Families under title IV–B, subpart 2 of the undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all tional Forest for us and our children. Social Security Act, and to provide new au- others at whatever cost, but the urge to For that and many other accomplish- thority to support programs for mentoring serve others at whatever cost. ments, we owe Nick a tremendous debt children of incarcerated parents; to amend Today, we honor them as for their of gratitude, and I am honored to pay the Foster Care Independent Living program virtue and their strength of character. tribute to him.∑ under title IV–E of that Act to provide for ∑ We honor them as true victors. f educational and training vouchers for youths f aging out of foster care, and for other pur- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT poses. TRIBUTE TO NICHOLAS E. FINZER H.J. Res. 79. A joint resolution making fur- Messages from the President of the ∑ ther continuing appropriations for the fiscal Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today United States were communicated to I pay tribute to Mr. Nicholas Finzer, an year 2002, and for other purposes. the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his H.J. Res. 80. A joint resolution appointing Arkansas native who this month will secretaries. the day for the convening of the second ses- end a long career in public service as sion of the One Hundred Seventh Congress. an employee of the U.S. Forest Service. f Under the authority of the order of A 1963 graduate of the University of EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED the Senate of January 3, 2001, the en- Arkansas, Nick joined the Forest Serv- As in executive session the Presiding rolled bills and joint resolutions were ice in Montana before leaving to serve Officer laid before the Senate messages signed by the President pro tempore his country in Vietnam. Nick later re- from the President of the United (Mr. BYRD) on December 21, 2001. turned to the Forest Service, working States submitting a withdrawal and ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED in forest and timber management and sundry nominations which were reas a forest ranger in Idaho, Montana, Under the authority of the order of ferred to the appropriate committees. the Senate of January 3, 2001, the Sec- Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas, (The nominations received today are before returning to Arkansas for good retary of the Senate, on January 3, printed at the end of the Senate pro- 2002, during the recess of the Senate, in 1984. ceedings.) That is when Nick began his tenure received a message from the House of as Lands and Minerals Staff Officer on f Representatives announcing that the the Ouachita National Forest. One of PERIODIC REPORT ON THE NA- Speaker has signed the following en- his top priorities in this position was TIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RE- rolled bills: acquiring new lands in order to SPECT TO THE RISK OF NU- H.R. 1088. An act to amend the Securities accomodate the public’s interest to ex- CLEAR PROLIFERATION CRE- Exchange Act of 1934 to reduce fees collected by the Securities and Exchange Commission, pand the forest. In nearly two decades ATED BY THE ACCUMULATION service in the Ouachita National For- and for other purposes. OF WEAPONS—USABLE FISSILE H.R. 2277. An act to provide for work au- est, Nick always took a pro-active ap- MATERIAL IN THE TERRITORY thorization for nonimmigrant spouses of proach to acquiring new lands for the OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION— treaty traders and treaty investors. Forest Service, either through ex- MESSAGE FROM THE PRESI- H.R. 2278. An act to provide for work au- changes or purchases. DENT—PM 63 thorization for nonimmigrant spouses of In 1996, Nick oversaw the exchange of intracompany transferees, and to reduce the over 180,000 acres from Weyerhauser The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- period of time during which certain Company for nearly 48,000 acres of gov- fore the Senate the following message intracompany transferees have to be con- ernment property. This transaction from the President of the United tinuously employed before applying for admission to the United States. took in land over two States, Arkansas States, together with an accompanying report; which was referred to the Com- H.R. 2336. An act to extend for 4 years, and Oklahoma, and required Congres- through December 31, 2005, the authority to sional legislation to complete. At the mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. redact financial disclosure statements of ju- time, it was the largest land exchange dicial employees and judicial officers. in the history of the Forest Service. To the Congress of the United States: H.R. 2506. An act making appropriations Nick’s colleagues attribute the success As required by section 401(c) of the for foreign operations, export financing, and of this massive exchange to his wis- National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. related programs for the fiscal year ending dom, expertise, and perseverance. 1641(c), and section 204(c) of the Inter- September 30, 2002, and for other purposes. Nick also spearheaded efforts to de- H.R. 2751. An act to authorize the Presi- national Emergency Economic Powers dent to award a gold medal on behalf of the velop new programs in the Forest Serv- Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), I transmit here- Congress to General Henry H. Shelton and to ice. He recognized the potential of the with a 6-month periodic report on the provide for the production of bronze dupli- Ouachita Mountains as a part of the national emergency with respect to the cates of such medal for sale to the public. Forest Service’s geological program. risk of nuclear proliferation created by H.R. 2869. An act to provide certain relief Some people may not realize it, but the the accumulation of weapons-usable for small businesses from liability under the Ouachita Mountains are home to a se- fissile material in the territory of the Comprehension Environmental Response, ries of world-class quartz crystal depos- Russian Federation that was declared Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, and its, many of which are located in the to amend such Act to promote the cleanup in Executive Order 13159 of June 21, and reuse of brownfields, to provide financial Ouachita National Forest. These depos- 2000. assistance for brownfields revitalization, to its have attracted both commercial ac- GEORGE W. BUSH. enhance State response programs, and for tivity, mineral collectors, and tourists, THE WHITE HOUSE, January 23, 2002. other purposes. and Nick should be saluted for recog- f H.R. 2884. An act to amend the Internal nizing the possibilities of these min- Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for erals. Years ago, he sat down with my MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE victims of the terrorist attacks against the United States, and for other purposes. predecessor, Senator Dale Bumpers, ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS H.R. 3030. An act to extend the basic pilot and convinced him of the significance SIGNED program for employment eligibility of mineral resources in our Nation’s Under the authority of the order of verification, and for other purposes. forests, particularly the importance of the Senate of January 3, 2001, the Sec- H.R. 3061. An act making appropriations managing these resources. With Nick’s retary of the Senate, on December 21, for the Departments of Labor, Health and help, Senator Bumpers focused on a 2001, during the recess of the Senate, Human Services, and Education, and related

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An act to designate the Richard Senate to the bill (H.R. 2884) to amend S. 1793. An act to provide the Secretary of J. Guadagno Headquarters and Visitors Cen- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Education with specific waiver authority to ter at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Ref- provide tax relief for victims of the ter- respond to conditions in the national emer- uge, California. rorist attacks against the United gency declared by the President on Sep- H.R. 3338. An act making appropriations tember 14, 2001. for the Department of Defense for the fiscal States on September 11, 2001. year ending September 30, 2002, and for other The message also announced that the f purposes. House has agreed to the amendments of EXECUTIVE AND OTHER H.R. 3346. An act to amend the Internal the Senate to the bill (H.R. 2336) to COMMUNICATIONS Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the report- make permanent the authority to re- The following communications were ing requirements relating to higher edu- dact financial disclosure statements of laid before the Senate, together with cation tuition and related expenses. judicial employees and judicial offi- H.R. 3348. An act to designate the National accompanying papers, reports, and doc- cers. Foreign Affairs Training Center as the uments, which were referred as indi- The message further announced that George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs cated: Training Center. the House has agreed to the amend- H.R. 3392. An act to name the national ment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. EC–4986. A communication from the Direc- cemetery in Saratoga, New York, as the Ger- 700) to reauthorize the Asian Elephant tor of the Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and Naturalization ald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Ceme- Conservation Act of 1997. tery, and for other purposes. Service, Department of Justice, transmit- H.R. 3447. An act to amend title 38, United f ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- States Code, to enhance the authority of the titled ‘‘Adjustment of Certain Fees of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recruit and MEASURES PLACED ON THE Immigration Examinations Fee Account’’ retain qualified nurses for the Veterans CALENDAR (RIN1115–AF61) received on December 20, Health Administration, to provide an addi- The following bills were read the sec- 2001; to the Committee on the Judiciary. tional basis for establishing the inability of ond time, and placed on the calendar: EC–4987. A communication from the Chief veterans to defray expenses of necessary of the Regulations Branch, United States medical care, to enhance certain health care H.R. 400. An act to authorize the Secretary Customs Service, Department of the Treas- programs of the Department of Veterans Af- of the Interior to establish the Ronald ury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- fairs, and for other purposes. Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic port of a rule entitled ‘‘Passenger and Crew S. 1202. An act to amend the Ethics in Gov- Site, and for other purposes. Manifests Required for Passenger Flights in ernment Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to extend H.R. 1432. An act to designate the facility Foreign Air Transportation to the United the authorization of appropriations for the of the United States Postal Service located States’’ (RIN1515–AC99) received on January Office of Government Ethics through fiscal at 3698 Inner Perimeter Road in Valdosta, 4, 2002; to the Committee on Finance. year 2006. Georgia, as the ‘‘Major Lyn McIntosh Post EC–4988. A communication from the Assist- S. 1714. An act to provide for the installa- Office Building.’’ ant Attorney General, Civil Division, De- tion of a plaque to honor Dr. James Harvey H.R. 2362. An act to establish the Benjamin partment of Justice, transmitting, pursuant Early in the Williamsburg, Kentucky Post Franklin Tercentenary Commission. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Sep- Office Building. H.R. 2742. An act to authorize the construc- tember 11th Victim Compensation Fund of S. 1741. An act to amend title XIX of the tion of a Native American Cultural Center 2001’’ (RIN1105–AA79) received on January 4, Social Security Act to clarify that Indian and Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2002; to the Committee on the Judiciary. women with breast or cervical cancer who H.R. 3343. An act to amend title X of the EC–4989. A communication from the Assist- are eligible for health services provided Energy Policy Act of 1992, and for other pur- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- under a medical care program of the Indian poses. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Health Service or of a tribal organization are H.R. 3441. An act to amend title 49, United law, the report of the texts and background included in the optional medicaid eligibility States Code, to realign the policy responsi- statements of international agreements, category of breast or cervical cancer pa- bility in the Department of Transportation, other than treaties; to the Committee on tients added by the Breast and Cervical Pre- and for other purposes. Foreign Relations. vention and Treatment Act of 2000. H.R. 3487. An act to amend the Public EC–4990. A communication from the Dep- S. 1789. An act to amend the Federal Food, Health Service Act with respect to health uty Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pur- Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safe- professions programs regarding the field of suant to law, a report on proposed obliga- ty and efficacy of pharmaceuticals for chil- nursing. tions for weapons destruction and non-pro- dren. H.R. 3504. An act to amend the Public liferation in the former Soviet Union; to the S. 1793. An act to provide the Secretary of Health Service Act with respect to qualified Committee on Armed Services. Education with specific waiver authority to organ procurement organizations. EC–4991. A communication from the Dep- respond to conditions in the national emer- H.R. 3529. An act to provide tax incentives uty Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pur- gency declared by the President on Sep- for economic recovery and assistance to dis- suant to law, a report on the delay of the an- tember 14, 2001. placed workers. nual report on the current and future mili- Under the authority of the order of f tary power of the People’s Republic of China; the Senate of January 3, 2001, the en- to the Committee on Armed Services. rolled bills were signed by the Presi- ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED EC–4992. A communication from the Sec- retary of the Air Force, transmitting, pursu- dent pro tempore (Mr. BYRD) on Janu- The Secretary of the Senate reported that on January 3, 2002, she had pre- ant to law, a report relative to a Program ary 3, 2002. Acquisition Unit Cost breach; to the Com- sented to the President of the United At 2:49 p.m., a message from the mittee on Armed Services. States the following enrolled bills: EC–4993. A communication from the Chief House of Representatives, delivered by S. 1202. An act to amend the Ethics in Gov- of the Programs and Legislation Division, Mr. Hays, one of its reading clerks, an- ernment Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to extend Office of Legislative Liaison, Department of nounced that the House has passed the the authorization of appropriations for the the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, following resolution: Office of Government Ethics through fiscal a report concerning a cost comparison to re- H. Res. 332. A resolution informing the year 2006. duce the cost of Personnel Services function; Senate that a quorum of the House is present S. 1714. An act to provide for the installa- to the Committee on Armed Services. and that the House is ready to proceed with tion of a plaque to honor Dr. James Harvey EC–4994. A communication from the Chief business. Early in the Williamsburg, Kentucky Post of the Programs and Legislation Division, The message also announced that the Office Building. Office of Legislative Liaison, Department of S. 1741. An act to amend title XIX of the the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, House has passed the following concur- Social Security Act to clarify that Indian a report concerning a cost comparison to re- rent resolution, in which it requests women with breast or cervical cancer who duce the cost of the Communication func- the concurrence of the Senate: are eligible for health service provided under tion; to the Committee on Armed Services. H. Con. Res. 299. Concurrent resolution a medical care program of the Indian Health EC–4995. A communication from the Gen- providing for a joint session of Congress to Service or of a tribal organization are in- eral Counsel, Office of Management and

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A communication from the Dep- dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- 10, 20, 21, and 200 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– uty Archivist of the United States, National suant to law, a Periodic Report on the Na- AA64)(2002–0001)) received on January 9, 2002; Archives and Records Administration, trans- tional Emergency with Respect to the to the Committee on Commerce, Science, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Taliban in Afghanistan; to the Committee on and Transportation. entitled ‘‘Privacy Act’’ (RIN3095–AA99) re- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC–5019. A communication from the Pro- ceived on January 4, 2002; to the Committee EC–5008. A communication from the Presi- gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- on Governmental Affairs. dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- ministration, Department of the Treasury, EC–4997. A communication from the Gen- suant to law, a Periodic Report on the Na- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of eral Counsel of the General Accounting Of- tional Emergency with Respect to the West- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: fice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ern Balkans; to the Committee on Banking, Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes’’ relative to a bid of protest in 2000; to the Housing, and Urban Affairs. ((RIN2120–AA64)(2002–0002)) received on Janu- Committee on Governmental Affairs. EC–5009. A communication from the Presi- ary 9, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–4998. A communication from the Assist- dent of the United States, transmitting, a re- Science, and Transportation. ant Secretary for Administration, Depart- port relative to the continuation of the EC–5020. A communication from the Pro- ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- Libya Emergency beyond January 7, 2002; to gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- suant to law, a report of the inventories of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and ministration, Department of the Treasury, commercial positions in the Department of Urban Affairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–5010. A communication from the Presi- Transportation; to the Committee on Gov- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- ernmental Affairs. SAAB Model SF340A and 340B Series Air- suant to law, a Periodic Report on the Na- EC–4999. A communication from the Direc- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(22202–0003)) received tional Emergency with Respect to Libya; to tor of the Office of Regulations Management, on January 9, 2002; to the Committee on the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Veterans Benefits Administration, Depart- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Urban Affairs. ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- EC–5021. A communication from the Pro- EC–5011. A communication from the Direc- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- tor of the Financial Crimes Enforcement ‘‘Filipino Veterans’ Benefits Improvements’’ Network, Department of the Treasury, trans- ministration, Department of the Treasury, (RIN2900–AK65) received on January 9, 2001; mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. entitled ‘‘Amendment to the Bank Secrecy a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: EC–5000. A communication from the Direc- Act Regulations—Requirement the Non- Boeing 747 Series Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– tor of the Office of Regulations Management, financial Trades or Businesses Report Cer- AA64)(2002–0004)) received on January 9, 2002; Veterans Health Administration, Depart- tain Currency Transactions’’ (RIN1506–AA25) to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- received on January 4, 2002; to the Com- and Transportation. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- EC–5022. A communication from the Pro- ‘‘Per Diem for Adult Day Health Care of Vet- fairs. gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- erans in State Homes’’ (RIN2900–AJ74) re- EC–5012. A communication from the Assist- ministration, Department of the Treasury, ceived on January 9, 2002; to the Committee ant to the Federal Reserve Board, transmit- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of on Veterans’ Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: EC–5001. A communication from the Acting titled ‘‘Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regula- Boeing Model 737–600, –700, and –800 Series General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory tion C); Annual Adjustment to Asset-Size Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0590)) re- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Exemption Threshold for Depository Institu- ceived on January 9, 2002; to the Committee the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Electronic Fil- tions’’ received on January 4, 2002; to the on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ing of FERC Form 423’’ (RM00–1–000) received Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban EC–5023. A communication from the Pro- on January 4, 2002; to the Committee on En- Affairs. gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- ergy and Natural Resources. EC–5013. A communication from the Dep- ministration, Department of the Treasury, EC–5002. A communication from the Assist- uty Secretary of the Division of Market Reg- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- ulation, Securities and Exchange Commis- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: fice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable En- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Boeing Model 737 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– ergy, Department of Energy, transmitting, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Commission Guid- AA64)(2001–0591)) received on January 9, 2002; pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ance on the Scope of Section 28(e) of the Ex- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ‘‘Energy Conservation Program for Con- change Act’’ (15 U.S.C. 78bb(e)) received on and Transportation. sumer Products: Test Procedures for Dish- January 4, 2002; to the Committee on Bank- EC–5024. A communication from the Pro- washers’’ (RIN1904–AB04) received on Janu- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- ary 11, 2002; to the Committee on Energy and EC–5014. A communication from the Dep- ministration, Department of the Treasury, Natural Resources. uty Secretary of the Division of Corporation transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–5003. A communication from the Assist- Finance, Securities and Exchange Commis- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- McDonnell Douglas Model MD 90–30 Series fice of Inspector General, Department of En- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Disclosure of Equity Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0592)) re- ergy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Compensation Plan Information’’ (RIN3235– ceived on January 9, 2002; to the Committee port of a rule entitled ‘‘Cooperation with the AI01) received on January 4, 2002; to the on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Office of Inspector General’’ (DOE 221.2) re- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban EC–5025. A communication from the Pro- ceived on January 11, 2002; to the Committee Affairs. gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- on Energy and Natural Resources. EC–5015. A communication from the Vice ministration, Department of the Treasury, EC–5004. A communication from the Assist- Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- United States, transmitting, pursuant to a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: fice of Environmental Management, Depart- law, a report relative to transactions involv- GARMIN International GNS 430 Units’’ ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to ing U.S. exports to Thailand; to the Com- ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0593)) received on Janu- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transition mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- ary 9, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Implementation Guide’’ (DOE G 430.1–5) re- fairs. Science, and Transportation. ceived on January 11, 2002; to the Committee EC–5016. A communication from the Trial EC–5026. A communication from the Pro- on Energy and Natural Resources. Attorney of the Federal Railroad Adminis- gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- EC–5005. A communication from the Assist- tration, Department of Transportation, ministration, Department of the Treasury, ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of fice of Departmental Representative, Depart- a rule entitled ‘‘Annual Adjustment of Mone- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to tary Threshold for Reporting Rail Equip- Rolls Royce Corporation 250–C20 Series Tur- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interface ment Accidents/Incidents’’ (RIN2130–AB30) boshaft and 250–B17 Series Turboprop En- with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety received on January 4, 2002; to the Com- gines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0594)) received Board’’ (DOE M 140.1–1B) received on Janu- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- on January 9, 2002; to the Committee on ary 11, 2002; to the Committee on Energy and tation. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Natural Resources. EC–5017. A communication from the Sec- EC–5027. A communication from the Pro- EC–5006. A communication from the Assist- retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- suant to law, a report entitled ‘‘TREAD Fol- ministration, Department of the Treasury, fice of Inspector General, Department of En- low–Up Report’’; to the Committee on Com- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ergy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- merce, Science, and Transportation. a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives:

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A communication from the Pro- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: ministration, Department of Transportation, gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172N, P, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ministration, Department of the Treasury, R172k, RG, F172N, P, J, and K Airplanes’’ a rule entitled ‘‘IFR Altitudes; Miscella- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0606)) received on Janu- neous Amendments (19)’’ ((RIN 2120–AA63) a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: ary 9, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, (2001–0007)) received on January 9, 2002; to Cirrus Design Corp Models SR20 and SR22 Science, and Transportation. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0596)) re- EC–5038. A communication from the Pro- Transportation. ceived on January 9, 2002; to the Committee gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- EC–5047. A communication from the Pro- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ministration, Department of Transportation, gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- EC–5029. A communication from the Pro- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ministration, Department of Transportation, gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ministration, Department of the Treasury, Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 Series Air- a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment to Class E Air- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0607)) received space; Ankeny, IA’’ ((RIN 2120–AA66) (2002– a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: on January 9, 2002; to the Committee on 0001)) received on January 9, 2002; to the Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 206A, B, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Committee on Commerce, Science, and A–1, B–1, L, and L–1 Helicopters’’ ((RIN2120– EC–5039. A communication from the Pro- Transportation. AA64)(2001–0597)) received on January 9 , 2002; gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- EC–5048. A communication from the Attor- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ministration, Department of Transportation, ney, Research and Special Programs Admin- and Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of istration, Department of Transportation, EC–5030. A communication from the Pro- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- McDonnell Douglas Model DC 8–33, –43, –51, a rule entitled ‘‘Pipeline Safety: Controlling ministration, Department of the Treasury, –52, –53, and –55 Series Airplanes; Model DC Corrosion on Hazardous Liquid and Carbon transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 8F 54 and 55 Series Airplanes; and Model DC Dioxide Pipelines’’ (RIN 2137–AD24) received a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: 8–61, –61F, –63, –63F, –71, –71F, –72, –72F, –73, on January 9, 2002; to the Committee on Bombardier Model CL–600–2B19 Series Air- and –73F Series Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Commerce, Science, and Transportation. planes; Correction’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001– AA64)(2001–0608)) received on January 9, 2002; EC–5049. A communication from the Prin- 0598)) received on January 9, 2002; to the to the Committee on Commerce, Science, cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and and Transportation. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Transportation. EC–5040. A communication from the Pro- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–5031. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- titled ‘‘Imazamox; Pesticide Tolerance’’ gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- ministration, Department of Transportation, (FRL 6817–9) received on January 4, 2002; to ministration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: and Forestry. a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech Models EC–5050. A communication from the Prin- Rolls Royce 250–C20 Turboshaft and 250 B17 1900, 1900C (C–12J), and 1900D Airplanes’’ cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Turboprop Engines; Correction’’ ((RIN2120– ((RIN 2120–AA64) (2001–0609)) received on Jan- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- AA64)(2001–0599)) received on January 9, 2002; ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, uary 9, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, titled ‘‘Pymetrozine; Pesticide Tolerance’’ and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. EC–5032. A communication from the Pro- EC–5041. A communication from the Pro- (FRL 6804–1) received on January 4, 2002; to gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, ministration, Department of Transportation, ministration, Department of Transportation, and Forestry. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–5051. A communication from the Prin- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Rolls Royce, plc Models Tay 650–15 and 651–54 McDonnell Douglas Models DC–9, 81, 82, 83, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Turbofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001– and 87 Series Airplanes; Model MD 88 Air- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 0601)) received on January 9, 2002; to the planes and Model MD–90 30 Series Airplanes’’ titled ‘‘Halosulfuron-methyl; Pesticide Tol- Committee on Commerce, Science, and ((RIN 2120–AA64) (2001–0610)) received on Jan- erances for Emergency Exemptions’’ (FRL Transportation. uary 9, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 6816–1) received on January 4, 2002; to the EC–5033. A communication from the Pro- Science, and Transportation. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- EC–5042. A communication from the Pro- Forestry. ministration, Department of Transportation, gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- EC–5052. A communication from the Prin- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ministration, Department of Transportation, cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Hartzell Propeller Inc. ()HC–()2Y()–() Propel- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- lers’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0602)) received on Boeing Model 737–600, 700, and 800 Series Air- titled ‘‘Halosulfuron-methyl; Pesticide Tol- January 9, 2002; to the Committee on Com- planes’’ ((RIN 2120–AA64) (2001–0611)) received erance’’ received on January 4, 2002; to the merce, Science, and Transportation. on January 9, 2002; to the Committee on Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and EC–5034. A communication from the Pro- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Forestry. gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- EC–5043. A communication from the Pro- EC–5053. A communication from the Prin- ministration, Department of Transportation, gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ministration, Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Rolls Royce RB211 Turbofan Engines’’ a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: titled ‘‘Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0603)) received on Janu- Honeywell International Inc. TFE 731–1, –2, Tolerance or and Exemption from a Toler- ary 9, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, –3, and –4 Turbofan Engines’’ ((RIN 2120– ance; Rhodamine B; Revocation of Unlimited Science, and Transportation. AA64) (2001–0612)) received on January 9, 2002; Tolerance Exemption’’ (FRL 6813–6) received EC–5035. A communication from the Pro- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, on January 4, 2002; to the Committee on Ag- gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- and Transportation. riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. ministration, Department of Transportation, EC–5044. A communication from the Pro- EC–5054. A communication from the Prin- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: ministration, Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- SOCATA Groupe Aerospatiale Model TBM transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ting, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Indian 700 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0604)) re- a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Restricted Meal Moth Granulosis Virus; Exemption ceived on January 9, 2002; to the Committee Area R 6312 Cotulla, TX’’ ((RIN 2120–AA64) from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (2001–0176)) received on January 9, 2002; to 6812–5); to the Committee on Agriculture, EC–5036. A communication from the Pro- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Nutrition, and Forestry. gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- Transportation. EC–5055. A communication from the Prin- ministration, Department of Transportation, EC–5045. A communication from the Pro- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: ministration, Department of Transportation, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC12 and PC45’’ transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of titled ‘‘Clethodim; Pesticide Tolerances for ((RIN2120–AA64)(2001–0605)) received on Janu- a rule entitled ‘‘Revision of Class E Airspace; Emergency Exemptions’’ (FRL 6817–1) re- ary 9, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Springhill, IA’’ ((RIN 2120–AA64) (2001–0177)) ceived on January 4 , 2002; to the Committee Science, and Transportation. received on January 9, 2002; to the Com- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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A communication from the Presi- ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Al- pursuant to law, the Joint Report on Retail dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- buquerque Operations Office, Department of Swaps for 2001; to the Committee on Agri- suant to law, the periodic report on the na- Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. tional emergency with respect to Sierra report of a rule entitled ‘‘Control of Nuclear EC–5057. A communication from the Prin- Leone and Liberia; to the Committee on Explosives During Pantex Plant Operations’’ cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (AL SD 452.4) received on January 16, 2002; to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–5069. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Armed Services. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tor of the Congressional Budget Office, EC–5082. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Ethalfluralin; Pesticide Tolerance’’ transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on of Regulations and Administrative Law, (FRL 6818–6) received on January 9, 2001; to Unauthorized Appropriations and Expiring United States Coast Guard, Department of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Authorizations; to the Committee on Appro- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to and Forestry. priations. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implemen- EC–5058. A communication from the Chair- EC–5070. A communication from the Assist- tation of the National Invasive Species Act man and Chief Executive Officer, Farms ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- of 1996’’ ((RIN2115–AF55)(2002–0001)) received Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- fice of the Chief Information Officer, Depart- on January 11, 2002; to the Committee on ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Loan Policies and Operations; Definitions; law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guide to EC–5083. A communication from the Chief Loan Purchases and Sales’’ (RIN 3052–AB93) Preventing Computer Software Piracy’’ of Regulations and Administrative Law, received on January 9, 2002; to the Com- (DOE G 205.2–1) received on January 16, 2002; United States Coast Guard, Department of mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to estry. sources. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/Se- EC–5059. A communication from the Presi- EC–5071. A communication from the Assist- curity Zone Regulations; Liquid Natural Gas dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- Carrier Transits and Anchorage Operations, suant to law, a report relative to the fice of Procurement and Assistance Policy, Boston, Marine Inspection Zone and Captain antinarcotics campaign in Columbia; to the Department of Energy, transmitting, pursu- of the Port Zone’’ ((RIN2115–AA97)(2001–0002)) Committee on Appropriations. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Im- received on January 11, 2002; to the Com- EC–5060. A communication from the Sec- plementation of Fiscal Year 2002 Legislative mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- retary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to Provisions’’ (AL 2002–02) received on January tation. law, a report relative to the nuclear posture 16, 2002; to the Committee on Energy and EC–5084. A communication from the Chief of the United States, and a report on Natural Resources. of Regulations and Administrative Law, sustainment and modernization of U.S. stra- EC–5072. A communication from the Assist- United States Coast Guard, Department of tegic nuclear forces; to the Committee on ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Armed Services. fice of Procurement and Assistance Policy, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/Se- EC–5061. A communication from the Direc- Department of Energy, transmitting, pursu- curity Zone Regulations: High Interest Ves- tor of the Office of Management and Budget, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Im- sels Transits, Narragansett Bay, Providence Executive Office of the President, transmit- plementation of Fiscal Year 2002 Legislative River, and Taunton River, Rhode Island’’ ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a Provisions’’ (FAL 2002–02) received on Janu- ((RIN2115–AA97)(2002–0003)) received on Janu- cost estimate for pay-as-you-go calculations ary 16, 2002; to the Committee on Energy and ary 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, on the Air Transportation Safety and Sys- Natural Resources. Science, and Transportation. tem Stabilization Act; to the Committee on EC–5073. A communication from the Assist- EC–5085. A communication from the Chief the Budget. ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- of Regulations and Administrative Law, EC–5062. A communication from the Direc- fice of the Chief Financial Officer, Depart- United States Coast Guard, Department of tor of the Office of Management and Budget, ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Executive Office of the President, transmit- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Account- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regatta ting, pursuant to law, a list of appropriation ing’’ (DOE O 534.1A) received on January 16, Regulations: Cingular Wireless Winterfest reports; to the Committee on the Budget. 2002; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- Boat Parade, Broward County, Fort Lauder- EC–5063. A communication from the Rail- ural Resources. dale, Florida’’ ((RIN2115–AE46)(2002–0002)) re- road Retirement Board, transmitting, pursu- EC–5074. A communication from the Assist- ceived on January 11, 2002; to the Committee ant to law, a report relative to the Program ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Fraud Civil Remedies Act for Fiscal Year fice of Management Systems, Department of EC–5086. A communication from the Chief 2001; to the Committee on Governmental Af- Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the of Regulations and Administrative Law, fairs. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Use of Facility United States Coast Guard, Department of EC–5064. A communication from the Presi- Contractor Employees for Services to DOE in Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- the Washington, D.C., Area’’ (DOE O 350.2) law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/Se- suant to provision in PL 94–256, 16 USC 1823, received on January 16, 2002; to the Com- curity Zone Regulations: Maine Yankee Nu- a report relative to extending the Agreement mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. clear Power Plant, Wiscasset, Maine’’ of November 12, 1992 between the United EC–5075. A communication from the Assist- ((RIN2115–AA97)(2002–0006)) received on Janu- States of America and the Government of ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, Of- ary 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, the Republic of Lithuania to December 31, fice of the Secretary, Department of Energy, Science, and Transportation. 2004; referred jointly, pursuant to the order transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–5087. A communication from the Chief of January 30, 1975 as modified by the order a rule entitled ‘‘Radioactive Waste Manage- of Regulations and Administrative Law, of April 11, 1986; to the Committees on Com- ment Manual’’ (DOE M 435.1–1 Chg. 1) re- United States Coast Guard, Department of merce, Science, and Transportation; and ceived on January 16, 2002; to the Committee Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Foreign Relations. on Energy and Natural Resources. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/Se- EC–5065. A communication from the Prin- EC–5076. A communication from the Dep- curity Zone Regulations; Tampa Bay, Flor- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the uty Secretary of Defense, transmitting, the ida’’ ((RIN2115–AA97)(2002–0005)) received on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- report of a retirement; to the Committee on January 11, 2002; to the Committee on Com- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Armed Services. merce, Science, and Transportation. titled ‘‘Fenbuconazole; Pesticide Tolerance’’ EC–5077. A communication from the Dep- EC–5088. A communication from the Chief (FRL 6816–4) received on January 16, 2002; to uty Secretary of Defense, transmitting, the of Regulations and Administrative Law, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, report of a retirement; to the Committee on United States Coast Guard, Department of and Forestry. Armed Services. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–5066. A communication from the Prin- EC–5078. A communication from the Sec- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/Se- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the retary of Defense, transmitting, the report of curity Zone Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- a retirement; to the Committee on Armed Waterway Port Isabel, Texas’’ ((RIN2115– ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Services. AA97)(2002–0004)) received on January 11, titled ‘‘Imidacloprid; Reestablishment of EC–5079. A communication from the Dep- 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions’’ (FRL uty Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pur- Science, and Transportation. 6817–6) received on January 16, 2002; to the suant to law, the Annual Report for the Na- EC–5089. A communication from the Chief Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and tional Security Education Program for 2000; of Regulations and Administrative Law, Forestry. to the Committee on Armed Services. United States Coast Guard, Department of EC–5067. A communication from the Presi- EC–5080. A communication from the Pro- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- gram Manager of the Pentagon Renovation law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Draw- suant to law, a report relative to the con- Program, Office of the Secretary of Defense, bridge Regulations: Mississippi River, Iowa

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A communication from the Asso- United States Coast Guard, Department of Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, ciate Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ancillary or Common Carrier Bureau, Federal Commu- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Draw- Supplementary Use of Digital Television Ca- nications Commission, transmitting, pursu- bridge Regulations: Back River, ME’’ pacity by Noncommercial Licenses’’ (MM ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In ((RIN2115–AE47)(2002–0003)) received on Janu- Doc. No. 98–203) received on January 16, 2002; the Matter of Billed Party Preference for ary 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Inter LATA 0+ Calls, Second Order on Recon- Science, and Transportation. and Transportation. sideration in CC Docket No. 92–77’’ (FCC 01– EC–5091. A communication from the Chief EC–5100. A communication from the Senior 355) received on January 16, 2002; to the Com- of Regulations and Administrative Law, Legal Advisor, Wireless Telecommuni- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- United States Coast Guard, Department of cations, Federal Communications Commis- tation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–5107. A communication from the Legal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Draw- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Revision of Part 22 Advisor, Wireless Telecommunications Bu- bridge Regulations: Hackensack River, NJ’’ and Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules to Fa- reau, Federal Communications Commission, ((RIN2115–AE47)(2002–0002)) received on Janu- cilitate Future Development of Paging Sys- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ary 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, tems, and Implementation of Section 309(j) a rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of 911 Act; Science, and Transportation. of the Communications Act—Competitive The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated EC–5092. A communication from the Chief Bidding’’ (WT Doc. No. 96–18) received on Dialing Arrangements’’ (CC Doc. 92–105) re- of Regulations and Administrative Law, January 16, 2002; to the Committee on Com- ceived on January 16, 2002; to the Committee United States Coast Guard, Department of merce, Science, and Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–5101. A communication from the Attor- EC–5108. A communication from the Attor- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Draw- ney, Common Carrier Bureau, Federal Com- ney, Common Carrier Bureau, Federal Com- bridge Regulations: Mianus River, CT’’ munications Commission, transmitting, pur- munication Commission, transmitting, pur- ((RIN2115–AE47)(2002–0001)) received on Janu- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In ary 11, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, ‘‘2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Com- the Mater of Numbering Resource Optimiza- Science, and Transportation. prehensive Review of the Accounting Re- tion; Implementation of the Local Competi- EC–5093. A communication from the Chief quirements and ARMIS Reporting Require- tion Provision of the Telecommunications of Regulations and Administrative Law, ments for Incumbent Local Exchange Car- Act of 1996; Telephone Number Portability, United States Coast Guard, Department of riers: Phase 2; Amendments to the Uniform Third Report and Order and Second Order on Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to System of Accounts for Interconnection; Ju- Reconsideration in CC Docket No. 96–98 and law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regulated risdictional Separations Reform and Referral CC Docket No. 99–200’’ (FCC 01–362) received Navigation Area; Chesapeake Bay Entrance to the Federal-State Joint Board; Local on January 16, 2002; to the Committee on and Hampton Roads, VA and Adjacent Competition and Broadband Reporting’’ Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Water’’ ((RIN2115–AE84)(2002–0001)) received (FCC 01–305) received on January 16, 2002; to EC–5109. A communication from the Senior on January 11, 2002; to the Committee on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Analyst, Office of the Sec- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. retary of Transportation, Department of EC–5094. A communication from the Chief EC–5102. A communication from the Dep- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to of Regulations and Administrative Law, uty Chief, Accounting Policy Division, Com- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Procedures United States Coast Guard, Department of mon Carrier Bureau, Federal Communica- for Compensation of Air Carriers’’ ((RIN2105– Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to AD06)(2002–0001)) received on January 16, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Draw- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In the 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, bridge Regulations; Lake Pontchartrain, Matter of Multi-Association Group (MAG) Science, and Transportation. LA’’ ((RIN2115–AE47)(2002–0005)) received on Plan for Regulation of Interstate Services of EC–5110. A communication from the Assist- January 11, 2002; to the Committee on Com- Non-Price Cap Incumbent Local Exchange ant Bureau Chief, Management, Inter- merce, Science, and Transportation. Carriers and Interexchange Carriers; Fed- national Bureau, Federal Communications EC–5095. A communication from the Chief eral-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, of Regulations and Administrative Law, Access Charge Reform for Incumbent Local the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Report and United States Coast Guard, Department of Exchange Carriers Subject to Rate-of-Return Order in the Matter of Commission Consider- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Regulation; Prescribing the Authorized Rate ation of Applications Under the Cable Land- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Pollution of Return for Interstate Services of Local ing License Act’’ (FCC 01–332) received on Prevention for Oceangoing Ships and Certain Exchange Carriers’’ (FCC 01–304) received on January 16, 2002; to the Committee on Com- Vessels in Domestic Service’’ ((RIN2115– January 16, 2002; to the Committee on Com- merce, Science, and Transportation. AF56)(2002–0001)) received on January 11, merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–5111. A communication from the Pro- 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–5103. A communication from the Acting gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- Science, and Transportation. Chief, Policy and Rules Division, Office of ministration, Department of Transportation, EC–5096. A communication from the Senior Engineering and Technology, Federal Com- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Legal Advisor to the Chief, Mass Media Bu- munications Commission, transmitting, pur- a rule entitled ‘‘Flight Crew Compartment reau, Federal Communications Commission, suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Access and Door Designs’’ (RIN2120–AH55) re- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ‘‘Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission’s ceived on January 16, 2002; to the Committee a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Section Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the In- EC–5112. A communication from the Pro- Stations; (Kailua-Kona, Hawaii)’’ (MM Doc. troduction of New Advanced Wireless Serv- gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- No. 00–174) received on January 16, 2002; to ices, Including Third Generation Wireless ministration, Department of Transportation, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Service’’ (FCC 01–256) received on January 16, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Transportation. 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, a rule entitled ‘‘Safe Disposition of Life- EC–5097. A communication from the Senior Science, and Transportation. Limited Aircraft Parts’’ (RIN2120–AH11) re- Legal Advisor to the Chief of the Mass Media EC–5104. A communication from the Acting ceived on January 16, 2002; to the Committee Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- Chief of the Policy and Rules Division, Office on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- of Engineering and Technology, Federal EC–5113. A communication from the Pro- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Sec- Communications Commission, transmitting, gram Analyst of the Federal Aviation Ad- tion 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ministration, Department of Transportation, Broadcast Stations; (St. Augustine and Nep- ‘‘Authorization and Use of Software Defined transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tune Beach, Florida)’’ (MM Doc. No. 01–101) Radios’’ (FCC 01–264) received on January 16, a rule entitled ‘‘Security Considerations in received on January 16, 2002; to the Com- 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, the Design of the Flightdeck on Transport mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Science, and Transportation. Category Airplanes’’ (RIN2120–AH56) received tation. EC–5105. A communication from the Assist- on January 16, 2002; to the Committee on EC–5098. A communication from the Senior ant Bureau Chief, Management, Inter- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass national Bureau, Federal Communications EC–5114. A communication from the Senior Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘First Order on Media Bureau, Federal Communications the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Reconstruction in the Matter of Redesigna- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Section 73.622(b), Table of Allotments, DTV tion of the 18 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Broadcast Stations; Destin, FL’’ (MM Doc. Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM No. 01–171, RM–10158) received on January 16, Ka-Band, and the Allocation of Additional Broadcast Stations; Olathe, CO and Paonia,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S31 CO’’ (MM Doc. No. 98–188) received on Janu- Media Bureau, Federal Communications Broadcast Stations; San Antonio, TX’’ (MM ary 16, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Doc. No. 00–100) received on January 16, 2002; Science, and Transportation. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of to the Committee on Commerce, Science, EC–5115. A communication from the Senior Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM and Transportation. Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Broadcast Stations; Burgin and Science Hill, EC–5132. A communication from the Senior Media Bureau, Federal Communications Kentucky’’ (MM Doc. No. 00–173) received on Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, January 16, 2002; to the Committee on Com- Media Bureau, Federal Communications the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of merce, Science, and Transportation. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotment, FM EC–5124. A communication from the Senior the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Broadcast Stations; Detroit Lakes and Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Section 73.622(b), Table of Allotments, DTV Barnesville, Minnesota, and Enderlin, North Media Bureau, Federal Communications Broadcast Stations; New Orleans, LA’’ (MM Dakota’’ (MM Doc. No. 00–53) received on Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Doc. No. 01–164) received on January 16, 2002; January 16, 2002; to the Committee on Com- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of to the Committee on Commerce, Science, merce, Science, and Transportation. Section 73.622(b), Table of Allotments, DTV and Transportation. EC–5116. A communication from the Senior Broadcast Stations; Boise, IA’’ (MM Doc. No. EC–5133. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass 01–85) received on January 16, 2002; to the Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Committee on Commerce, Science, and Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Transportation. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of EC–5125. A communication from the Senior the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotment, FM Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations; Simpsonville, South Media Bureau, Federal Communications Broadcast Stations; Brightwood, Madras, Carolina’’ (MM Doc. No. 01–110) received on Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Prineville and Bend, Oregon’’ (MM Doc. No. January 16, 2002; to the Committee on Com- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of 00–87) received on January 16, 2002; to the merce, Science, and Transportation. Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–5117. A communication from the Senior Broadcast Stations; Sykesville, Pennsyl- Transportation. Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass vania’’ (MM Doc. No. 01–176) received on Jan- EC–5134. A communication from the Senior Media Bureau, Federal Communications uary 16, 2002; to the Committee on Com- Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, merce, Science, and Transportation. Media Bureau, Federal Communications the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of EC–5126. A communication from the Senior Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Broadcast Stations; Pittsburg, New Hamp- Media Bureau, Federal Communications Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotment, FM shire’’ (MM Doc. No. 01–170) received on Jan- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Broadcast Stations; Sabinal, Texas’’ (MM uary 16, 2002; to the Committee on Com- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Doc. No. 01–187) received on January 16, 2002; merce, Science, and Transportation. Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM to the Committee on Commerce, Science, EC–5118. A communication from the Senior Broadcast Stations; Las Vegas and Pecos, and Transportation. Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass EC–5135. A communication from the Senior New Mexico’’ (MM Doc. No. 01–141) received Media Bureau, Federal Communications Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass on January 16, 2002; to the Committee on Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commerce, Science, and Transportation. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of EC–5127. A communication from the Senior Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Broadcast Stations; Huntsville, La Porte, Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Media Bureau, Federal Communications Nacogdoches and Willis, Texas and Lake Broadcast Stations; McConnelsville, Ohio’’ Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Charles, Louisiana’’ (MM Doc. No. 01–31) re- (MM Doc. No. 00–172) received on January 16, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of ceived on January 16, 2002; to the Committee 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments; FM on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. EC–5119. A communication from the Senior Broadcast Stations; Nogales, Vail and Pata- EC–5136. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass gonia, Arizona’’ (MM Doc. No. 00–31) received Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications on January 16, 2002; to the Committee on Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–5128. A communication from the Senior the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments; FM Broadcast Stations; Mendocino, CA’’ (MM Media Bureau, Federal Communications Broadcast Stations; Grants, Milan, and Doc. No. 01–168) received on January 16, 2002; Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Shiprock, New Mexico; Van Wert and Colum- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of bus Grove, Ohio; Lebanon and Hamilton, and Transportation. Section 73.622(b), Table of Allotments, DTV Ohio and Fort Thomas, Kentucky’’ (MM Doc. EC–5120. A communication from the Senior Broadcast Stations; Calumet, MI’’ (MM Doc. Nos. 01–118, –119, –122) received on January Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass No. 01–166) received on January 16, 2002; to 16, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Media Bureau, Federal Communications the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Science, and Transportation. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Transportation. EC–5137. A communication from the Senior the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of EC–5129. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Broadcast Stations; Wadley, Georgia’’ (MM Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Doc. No. 01–178) received on January 16 , 2002; Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of to the Committee on Commerce, Science, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM and Transportation. Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations; Arthur, North Dakota’’ EC–5121. A communication from the Senior Broadcast Stations; Barnwell, South Caro- (MM Doc. No. 01–12) received on January 16, Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass lina, and Pembroke, Douglas, Willacooche, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Statesboro, Pulaski, East Dublin, Science, and Transportation. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Swainsboro and Twin City, Georgia’’ (MM EC–5138. A communication from the Senior the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Doc. No. 00–18) received on January 16, 2002; Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotment, FM to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Broadcast Stations; Moberly, Lee’s Summit and Transportation. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, and Madison, Missouri’’ (MM Doc. No. 00–129) EC–5130. A communication from the Senior the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of received on January 16, 2002; to the Com- Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Media Bureau, Federal Communications Broadcast Stations; Soperton, East Dublin tation. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, and Swainsboro, Georgia’’ (MM Doc. No. 99– EC–5122. A communication from the Senior the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of 259) received on January 16, 2002; to the Com- Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Section 73.606(b), Table of Allotments; TV mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Media Bureau, Federal Communications Broadcast Stations; International Falls and tation. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Chisholm, Minnesota’’ (MM Doc. No. 01–87) EC–5139. A communication from the Senior the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of received on January 16, 2002; to the Com- Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Media Bureau, Federal Communications Broadcast Stations; Clinton and Oliver tation. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Springs, Tennessee’’ (MM Doc. No. 001–195) EC–5131. A communication from the Senior the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Review of the received on January 16, 2002; to the Com- Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Commission’s Rules and Policies Affecting mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Media Bureau, Federal Communications the Conversion to Digital Television’’ (MM tation. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Doc. No. 00–39) received on January 16, 2002; EC–5123. A communication from the Senior the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, Mass Section 73.622(b), Table of Allotments, DTV and Transportation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S32 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 23, 2002 NOMINATION DISCHARGED VOINOVICH) was added as a cosponsor of GRAHAM), the Senator from Delaware Pursuant to a unanimous consent S. 358, a bill to amend the Social Secu- (Mr. BIDEN), the Senator from Nevada agreement of January 5, 2001, the Com- rity Act to establish a Medicare Pre- (Mr. REID), and the Senator from South mittee on Governmental Affairs was scription Drug and Supplemental Ben- Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) were added as discharged of the following nomina- efit Program and for other purposes. cosponsors of S. 1209, a bill to amend tion: S. 456 the Trade Act of 1974 to consolidate At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN and improve the trade adjustment as- DEVELOPMENT name of the Senator from Louisiana sistance programs, to provide commu- Kenneth M. Donohue, Sr., of Virginia, to (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- nity-based economic development as- be Inspector General, Department of Housing sor of S. 456, a bill to amend title 38, sistance for trade-affected commu- and Urban Development. United States Code, to enhance the as- nities, and for other purposes. f surance of efficiency, quality, and pa- S. 1230 tient satisfaction in the furnishing of INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND At the request of Mr. FRIST, the health care to veterans by the Depart- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. JOINT RESOLUTIONS ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other SMITH ) was added as a cosponsor of S. purposes. The following bills and joint resolu- 1230, a bill to amend the Public Health tions were introduced, read the first S. 732 Service Act to focus American efforts and second times by unanimous con- At the request of Mr. THOMPSON, the on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and ma- name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. sent, and referred as indicated: laria in developing countries. By Mrs. CLINTON (for herself and Mr. MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor S. 1566 SCHUMER): of S. 732, a bill to amend the Internal S. 1892. A bill to designate the facility of Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the de- At the request of Mr. REID, the the United States Postal Service located at preciation recovery period for certain names of the Senator from California 375 Carlls Path in Deer Park, New York, as restaurant buildings, and for other pur- (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) and the Senator from the ‘‘Raymond M. Downey Post Office Build- poses. South Dakota (Mr. DASCHLE) were ing’’; to the Committee on Governmental Af- S. 742 added as cosponsors of S. 1566, a bill to fairs. At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the amend the Internal Revenue code of f name of the Senator from New York 1986 to modify and expand the credit SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND (Mrs. CLINTON) was added as a cospon- for electricity produced from renew- SENATE RESOLUTIONS sor of S. 742, a bill to provide for pen- able resources and waste products, and for other purposes. The following concurrent resolutions sion reform, and for other purposes. and Senate resolutions were read, and S. 865 S. 1593 referred (or acted upon), as indicated: At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, At the request of Mr. JEFFORDS, the By Mr. LEVIN (for himself, Mr. the name of the Senator from Ohio name of the Senator from South Caro- DEWINE, Ms. LANDRIEU, Ms. STABE- (Mr. VOINOVICH) was added as a cospon- lina (Mr. HOLLINGS) was added as a co- NOW, Mr. CRAIG, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. sor of S. 865, a bill to provide small sponsor of S. 1593, a bill to authorize HELMS, Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. ROCKE- businesses certain protections from the Administrator of the Environ- FELLER, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. BAUCUS, litigation excesses and to limit the mental Protection Agency to establish Mr. CHAFEE, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. INHOFE, product liability of nonmanufacturer a grant program to support research Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. HOLLINGS, Mr. product sellers. projects on critical infrastructure pro- LUGAR, Mr. HAGEL, Mrs. HUTCHISON, S. 866 tection for water supply systems, and Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. At the request of Mr. REID, the name for other purposes. MCCAIN, Mr. NICKLES, Mr. BURNS, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. SPECTER, of the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. S. 1651 and Mr. HUTCHINSON): DORGAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the S. Res. 199. A resolution honoring the life 866, a bill to amend the Public Health name of the Senator from South Da- of Rex David ‘‘Dave’’ Thomas and expressing Service Act to provide for a national kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- the deepest condolences of the Senate to his media campaign to reduce and prevent sponsor of S. 1651, a bill to establish family on his death; considered and agreed underage drinking in the United the United States Consensus Council to to. States. By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Ms. provide for a consensus building proc- S. 906 MIKULSKI): ess in addressing national public policy S. Res. 200. A resolution expressing the At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name issues, and for other purposes. of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. sense of the Senate regarding the national S. 1655 nutrition program for the elderly, on the oc- ALLEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the casion of the 30th anniversary of its estab- 906, a bill to provide for protection of name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. lishment; considered and agreed to. gun owner privacy and ownership DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. f rights, and for other purposes. 1655, a bill to amend title 18, United S. 1030 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS States Code, to prohibit certain inter- At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the state conduct relating to exotic ani- S. 201 name of the Senator from Massachu- mals. At the request of Mr. WARNER, the setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. sponsor of S. 1030, a bill to improve S. 1738 ALLEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. health care in rural areas by amending At the request of Mr. KERRY, the 201, a bill to require that Federal agen- title XVIII of the Social Security Act name of the Senator from Colorado cies be accountable for violations of and the Public Health Service Act, and (Mr. CAMPBELL) was added as a cospon- antidiscrimination and whistleblower for other purposes. sor of S. 1738, a bill to amend title protection laws, and for other pur- S. 1125 XVIII of the Social Security Act to poses. At the request of Mr. DORGAN, his provide regulatory relief, appeals proc- S. 281 name was added as a cosponsor of S. ess reforms, contracting flexibility, At the request of Mr. HAGEL, the 1125, a bill to conserve global bear pop- and education improvements under the name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. ulations by prohibiting the importa- medicare program, and for other pur- CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. tion, exportation, and interstate trade poses. 281, a bill to authorize the design and of bear viscera and items, products, or S. 1749 construction of a temporary education substances containing, or labeled or ad- At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the center at the Vietnam Veterans Memo- vertised as containing, bear viscera, name of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. rial. and for other purposes. MCCAIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 358 S. 1209 1749, a bill to enhance the border secu- At the request of Mr. FRIST, the At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the rity of the United States, and for other name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. purposes.

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A former Marine, SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS At the request of Mr. CORZINE, the Downey joined the New York fire de- name of the Senator from New York partment in 1962, first serving in SENATE RESOLUTION 200—EX- (Mrs. CLINTON) was added as a cospon- Brooklyn. sor of S. 1774, a bill to accord honorary PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE From the Murrah Federal Building in citizenship to the alien victims of Sep- SENATE REGARDING THE NA- Oklahoma City in 1995 to the 1993 tember 11, 2001, terrorist attacks TIONAL NUTRITION PROGRAM against the United States and to pro- World Trade Center bombing, Chief FOR THE ELDERLY, ON THE OC- vide for the granting of citizenship to Downey helped lead the department CASION OF THE 30TH ANNIVER- the alien spouses and children of cer- with his skill and courage. He was con- SARY OF ITS ESTABLISHMENT tain victims of such attacks. sidered a leading expert on rescues in- Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Ms. volving collapsed buildings. For nearly S. 1839 MIKULSKI) submitted the following res- 15 years, he commanded Rescue Com- At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the olution; which was considered and name of the Senator from Minnesota pany 2 and in August, because of his agreed to: (Mr. DAYTON) was added as a cosponsor leadership and skill, he was promoted f to Special Operations Command, which of S. 1839, a bill to amend the Bank SENATE RESOLUTION 199—HON- dealt with hazardous materials and res- Holding Company Act of 1956, and the ORING THE LIFE OF REX DAVID Revised Statures of the United States cue work. The reach of his work ex- ‘‘DAVE’’ THOMAS AND EXPRESS- to prohibit financial holding companies tended beyond New York City. He was ING THE DEEPEST CONDO- and national banks from engaging, di- a leader of the Urban Search and Res- LENCES OF THE SENATE TO HIS rectly or indirectly, in real estate bro- cue Team, which assisted in the Walton FAMILY ON HIS DEATH kerage or real estate management ac- Floods response in Upstate New York, Mr. LEVIN (for himself, Mr. DEWINE, tivities, and for other purposes. as well as the ‘‘ice storm’’ that hit Up- Ms. LANDRIEU, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. state in 2000 and Hurricane Georges and S. 1867 CRAIG, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. HELMS, Mr. At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the the Dominican Republic. VOINOVICH, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. name of the Senator from North Da- Due to his incredible knowledge of GRASSLEY, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. CHAFEE, kota (Mr. DORGAN) was added as a co- how buildings fall down, he has been Mr. CRAPO, Mr. INHOFE, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, sponsor of S. 1867, a bill to establish described as having ‘‘rock star’’ status Mr. HOLLINGS, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. HAGEL, the National Commission on Terrorist among firefighters across the country. Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. Attacks Upon the United States, and Congressman Israel, who introduced ALLEN, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. NICKLES, Mr. for other purposes. the companion legislation in the House BURNS, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. S. RES. 182 of Representatives, summed it up well, SPECTER, and Mr. HUTCHINSON) sub- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the saying, ‘‘He is a national treasure.’’ I mitted the following resolution; which names of the Senator from Minnesota could not agree more. was considered and agreed to: (Mr. WELLSTONE), the Senator from In- Whereas the Senate has learned with great diana (Mr. LUGAR), and the Senator Chief Downey was also a member of a sadness of the death of Dave Thomas from from Vermont (Mr. JEFFORDS) were national advisory commission on do- liver cancer at the age of 69 on January 8, added as cosponsors of S. Res. 182, a mestic response to terrorism. Nearly 2002; resolution expressing the sense of the five years ago, he warned that our next Whereas Dave Thomas, born in Atlantic Senate that the United States should war would be fought in an urban area, City, New Jersey, on July 2, 1932, and adopted shortly thereafter by Rex and Auleva allocate significantly more resources and, unfortunately, he was right. Early Thomas, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was a life- to combat global poverty. on September 11, at age 63, just like he long advocate and activist for the cause of f did a thousand times before, Ray Dow- adoption; ney responded to the call for duty. In Whereas Dave Thomas, in 1979, was award- STATEMENTS OF INTRODUCED ed the Horatio Alger Award for dedication, BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS spite of his age, he joined the heroic and unforgettable effort to save lives in individual initiative, and a commitment to By Mrs. CLINTON (for herself excellence, as exemplified by remarkable World Trade Center towers. The unmis- achievements accomplished through hon- and Mr. SCHUMER): takable courage and the incalculable S. 1892. A bill to designate the facil- esty, hard work, self-reliance, and persever- sacrifices that he and all the public ance; ity of the United States Postal Service safety officers who responded that day Whereas from 1990 until 2000 Dave Thomas located at 37 Carl Path in Deer Park, made for the good of their commu- was national spokesman for numerous White New York, as the ‘‘Raymond M. Dow- nities and their country are the kinds House adoption and foster care initiatives; ney Post Office Building’’; to the Com- Whereas Dave Thomas received numerous mittee on Government Affairs. of virtues and values that make them awards including the Angel in Adoption Mrs. CLINTON. Madam President, I real-life heroes. Award by the Congressional Coalition on rise today to introduce legislation to It has been reported that after Sep- Adoption for generating awareness of the pay tribute to a great New Yorker, a thousands of children waiting for permanent tember 11, Ray Downey’s wife Rosalie, homes and loving families; beloved leader and noble public serv- found a manila folder in his brief case Whereas Dave Thomas, in 1992, established ant, Deputy Chief Ray Downey of the filled with letters and praise from his the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption New York City Fire Department. The lifetime of service. This modest man, and donated his speaking fees and profits legislation I’m introducing today with who never boasted of his incredible res- from sales of his books, ‘‘Dave ’s Way, Well my colleague, Senator SCHUMER, would cues, had immense pride in his work, Done!’’ and ‘‘Franchising for Dummies’’, to name a post office in Deer Park, New and rightly so. He quietly chronicled adoption causes; Whereas Dave Thomas established the York as the ‘‘Raymond M. Downey his service to the city and the manila Post Office Building.’’ Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, to folder grew thicker. work with national adoption organizations, Firs, I want to express my deepest individuals and public and private agencies sympathies to his wife, Rosalie, and His life of service will also live on in the hearts and minds of all those whose to raise awareness about children awaiting their five children for their terrible adoption and to provide direct support for loss. lives he touched through his bravery programs seeking to find permanent homes A hero among heroes, Ray Downey and leadership. We will never forget for children in foster care; was one of the most decorated mem- Ray Downey’s extraordinary career Whereas Dave Thomas established the bers of the Fire Department, awarded and I ask you to join us today in sup- Dave Thomas Center for Adoption Law to five medals for valor and 16 unit cita- porting this legislation, which will cre- ease and facilitate the adoption process ate a lasting tribute to this legendary through education, advocacy and research; tions. His esteemed career spanned Whereas Dave Thomas was a constructive nearly 40 years with the New York Fire figure. Ray Downey leaves behind a force in shaping corporate health policy to Department, including service with grateful city, in awe of all he achieved cover adoption expenses and, through his ef- both ladder and engine companies, as on its behalf. forts, 75 percent of Fortune 1000 companies

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Ohio, on November 15, 1969 and transformed PROPOSED ‘‘(2) SUPPLEMENTAL REFUND AMOUNT.—For it into one of the most successful food fran- purposes of this subsection, the supple- SA 2698. Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and chises in the country and, in promoting mental refund amount is an amount equal to Mr. BAUCUS) proposed an amendment to the Wendy’s, became a national figure rep- the excess (if any) of— bill H.R. 622, to amend the Internal Revenue resenting a friendly face, good food, and a ‘‘(A)(i) $600 in the case of taxpayers to Code of 1986 to expand the adoption credit, kind sense of humor; whom section 1(a) applies, and for other purposes. Whereas Dave Thomas, in 1993, 45 years ‘‘(ii) $500 in the case of taxpayers to whom after leaving school, earned his GED certifi- f section 1(b) applies, and cate and received his high school diploma TEXT OF AMENDMENTS ‘‘(iii) $300 in the case of taxpayers to whom from Coconut Creek High School in Ft. Lau- subsections (c) or (d) of section 1 applies, derdale, Florida, securing him as role model SA 2698. Mr. DASCHLE (for himself, over to students of all ages; and Mr. BAUCUS) proposed an amend- ‘‘(B) the amount of any advance refund Whereas Dave Thomas used his financial ment to the bill H.R. 622, to amend the amount paid to the taxpayer under sub- success to promote and advance the cause of Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ex- section (e). adoption: Now, therefore, be it pand the adoption credit, and for other ‘‘(3) TIMING OF PAYMENTS.—In the case of Resolved, That the Senate— purposes; as follows: any overpayment attributable to this sub- (1) recognizes that America has lost one of section, the Secretary shall, subject to the its most dedicated and hardest working ad- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- provisions of this title, refund or credit such vocates for adoption, and honors him in his sert the following: overpayment as rapidly as possible. devotion to family, life, and business; and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; ETC. ‘‘(4) NO INTEREST.—No interest shall be al- (2) expresses its deep and heartfelt condo- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as lowed on any overpayment attributable to lences to the family of Dave Thomas on their the ‘‘Economic Recovery and Assistance for this subsection. loss. American Workers Act of 2002’’. ‘‘(5) SPECIAL RULE FOR CERTAIN NON- S. RES. 200 (b) REFERENCES TO INTERNAL REVENUE RESIDENTS.—The determination under sub- CODE OF 1986.—Except as otherwise expressly Whereas on March 22, 1972, President Rich- section (c)(2) as to whether an individual provided, whenever in this Act an amend- ard Nixon signed Public Law 92–258, which who filed a return of tax described in para- ment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 to graph (1)(B) is a nonresident alien individual amendment to, or repeal of, a section or establish a national nutrition program for shall, under rules prescribed by the Sec- other provision, the reference shall be con- the elderly, commonly referred to as the ‘‘El- retary, be made by reference to the posses- sidered to be made to a section or other pro- derly Nutrition Program’’; sion or Commonwealth with which the revision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Whereas the Elderly Nutrition Program turn was filed and not the United States.’’. (c) TABLE OF CONTENTS.— has been expanded since its inception in 1972 (b) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.— to include 3 distinct components: congregate Sec. 1. Short title; etc. (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (b) of section meals, home delivered meals, and the Nutri- TITLE I—SUPPLEMENTAL REBATE FOR 6428 is amended to read as follows: tion Program for the Elderly in the Depart- INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS ‘‘(b) CREDIT TREATED AS NONREFUNDABLE PERSONAL CREDIT.—For purposes of this ment of Agriculture; Sec. 101. Supplemental rebate. Whereas the Elderly Nutrition Program title, the credit allowed under this section TITLE II—TEMPORARY BUSINESS operates in every State and most counties shall be treated as a credit allowable under RELIEF and cities in the United States, providing subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chap- seniors with guaranteed meals; Sec. 201. Special depreciation allowance for ter 1.’’. Whereas these meals each provide at a certain property. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— minimum 33 percent of the recommended TITLE III—ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAID (A) Subsection (d) of section 6428 is amend- daily allowances of nutrients; COVERAGE ed to read as follows: Whereas the Elderly Nutrition Program Sec. 301. Temporary increases of medicaid ‘‘(d) COORDINATION WITH ADVANCE REFUNDS has provided more than 4,700,000,000 meals; FMAP. OF CREDIT.— Whereas the Elderly Nutrition Program is ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount of credit TITLE IV—TEMPORARY EXTENDED a vital component of a service network, pro- which would (but for this paragraph) be al- UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS viding a continuum of home- and commu- lowable under this section shall be reduced nity-based long-term care for seniors and Sec. 401. Short title. (but not below zero) by the aggregate refunds helping them to avoid premature or unneces- Sec. 402. Federal-State agreements. and credits made or allowed to the taxpayer sary institutionalization; Sec. 403. Temporary extended unemploy- under subsection (e). Any failure to so reduce Whereas the Elderly Nutrition Program ment compensation account. the credit shall be treated as arising out of provides a powerful socialization oppor- Sec. 404. Payments to States having agree- a mathematical or clerical error and as- tunity for millions of seniors to help combat ments under this title. sessed according to section 6213(b)(1). loneliness and isolation; Sec. 405. Financing provisions. ‘‘(2) JOINT RETURNS.—In the case of a re- Whereas a strong national network of nu- Sec. 406. Fraud and overpayments. fund or credit made or allowed under sub- trition service providers and thousands of Sec. 407. Definitions. section (e) with respect to a joint return, dedicated volunteers administer the Elderly Sec. 408. Applicability. half of such refund or credit shall be treated Nutrition Program; and TITLE V—ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS as having been made or allowed to each indi- Whereas under the Elderly Nutrition Pro- Sec. 501. No impact on social security trust vidual filing such return.’’. gram, more than 272,000,000 meals are pro- funds. (B) Paragraph (2) of section 6428(e) is vided each year to older individuals in the Sec. 502. Emergency designation. amended to read as follows: greatest economic or social need and to older ‘‘(2) ADVANCE REFUND AMOUNT.—For pur- Native Americans: Now, therefore, be it TITLE I—SUPPLEMENTAL REBATE FOR poses of paragraph (1), the advance refund Resolved, That on the occasion of the 30th INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS amount is the amount that would have been anniversary of the establishment of a na- SEC. 101. SUPPLEMENTAL REBATE. allowed as a credit under this section for tional nutrition program for the elderly, (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 6428 (relating to such first taxable year if— commonly referred to as the ‘‘Elderly Nutri- acceleration of 10 percent income tax rate ‘‘(A) this section (other than subsections tion Program’’— bracket benefit for 2001) is amended by add- (b) and (d) and this subsection) had applied (1) it is the sense of the Senate that the ing at the end the following new subsection: to such taxable year, and program, of great importance to the health ‘‘(f) SUPPLEMENTAL REBATE.— ‘‘(B) the credit for such taxable year were and well-being of participants, is well-run ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each individual who was not allowed to exceed the excess (if any) of— and continues to achieve its objectives on be- an eligible individual for such individual’s ‘‘(i) the sum of the regular tax liability (as half of the senior citizens it serves; and first taxable year beginning in 2000 and who, defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed (2) the Senate— before October 16, 2001— by section 55, over (A) expresses appreciation for the daily ‘‘(A) filed a return of tax imposed by sub- ‘‘(ii) the sum of the credits allowable under work of all the individuals, including volun- title A for such taxable year, or part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 (other

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than the credits allowable under subpart C for the acquisition was in effect before Sep- ‘‘(C) DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.—For thereof, relating to refundable credits).’’. tember 11, 2001, or purposes of this paragraph— (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(II) acquired by the taxpayer pursuant to ‘‘(i) BINDING COMMITMENT TO LEASE TREAT- (1) Paragraph (1) of section 6428(d), as a written binding contract which was en- ED AS LEASE.—A binding commitment to amended by subsection (b), is amended by tered into after September 10, 2001, and be- enter into a lease shall be treated as a lease, striking ‘‘subsection (e)’’ and inserting ‘‘sub- fore September 11, 2002, and and the parties to such commitment shall be sections (e) and (f)’’. ‘‘(iv) which is placed in service by the tax- treated as lessor and lessee, respectively. (2) Paragraph (2) of section 6428(d), as payer before January 1, 2003. ‘‘(ii) RELATED PERSONS.—A lease between amended by subsection (b), is amended by ‘‘(B) EXCEPTIONS.— related persons shall not be considered a striking ‘‘subsection (e)’’ and inserting ‘‘sub- ‘‘(i) ALTERNATIVE DEPRECIATION PROP- lease. For purposes of the preceding sen- section (e) or (f)’’. ERTY.—The term ‘qualified property’ shall tence, the term ‘related persons’ means— (3) Paragraph (3) of section 6428(e) is not include any property to which the alter- ‘‘(I) members of an affiliated group (as de- amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2001’’ and native depreciation system under subsection fined in section 1504), and inserting ‘‘the date of the enactment of the (g) applies, determined— ‘‘(II) persons having a relationship de- Economic Recovery and Assistance for ‘‘(I) without regard to paragraph (7) of subscribed in subsection (b) of section 267; ex- American Workers Act of 2001’’. section (g) (relating to election to have sys- cept that, for purposes of this clause, the (d) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—For purposes tem apply), and phrase ‘80 percent or more’ shall be sub- of determining the individuals who are eligi- ‘‘(II) after application of section 280F(b) stituted for the phrase ‘more than 50 per- ble for the supplemental rebate under sec- (relating to listed property with limited cent’ each place it appears in such sub- tion 6428(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of business use). section. 1986, the governments of American Samoa, ‘‘(ii) ELECTION OUT.—If a taxpayer makes ‘‘(D) IMPROVEMENTS MADE BY LESSOR.—In Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern an election under this clause with respect to the case of an improvement made by the per- Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puer- any class of property for any taxable year, son who was the lessor of such improvement to Rico, and the Virgin Islands of the United this subsection shall not apply to all prop- when such improvement was placed in serv- States shall provide, at such time and in erty in such class placed in service during ice, such improvement shall be qualified such manner as provided by the Secretary of such taxable year. leasehold improvement property (if at all) the Treasury, the names, addresses, and tax- ‘‘(C) SPECIAL RULES.— only so long as such improvement is held by payer identifying numbers (within the mean- ‘‘(i) SELF-CONSTRUCTED PROPERTY.—In the such person. If property ceases to be quali- ing of section 6109 of the Internal Revenue case of a taxpayer manufacturing, con- fied leasehold improvement property, the re- Code of 1986) of residents who filed returns of structing, or producing property for the tax- maining basis of such property shall be de- income tax with such governments for 2000. payer’s own use, the requirements of clause preciated under this section over 39 years.’’. (e) EFFECTIVE DATES.— (iii) of subparagraph (A) shall be treated as (b) ALLOWANCE AGAINST ALTERNATIVE MIN- (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in met if the taxpayer begins manufacturing, IMUM TAX.— paragraph (2), the amendments made by this constructing, or producing the property after (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 56(a)(1)(A) (relat- section shall take effect on the date of the September 10, 2001, and before September 11, ing to depreciation adjustment for alter- enactment of this Act. 2002. native minimum tax) is amended by adding ECHNICALS at the end the following new clause: (2) T .—The amendments made by ‘‘(ii) SALE-LEASEBACKS.—For purposes of subsection (b) shall take effect as if included subparagraph (A)(ii), if property— ‘‘(iii) ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN in the amendment made by section 101(b)(1) ‘‘(I) is originally placed in service after PROPERTY ACQUIRED AFTER SEPTEMBER 10, 2001, of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Rec- September 10, 2001, by a person, and AND BEFORE SEPTEMBER 11, 2002.—The deduc- onciliation Act of 2001. ‘‘(II) sold and leased back by such person tion under section 168(k) shall be allowed.’’. TITLE II—TEMPORARY BUSINESS RELIEF within 3 months after the date such property (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Clause (i) of PROVISIONS was originally placed in service, section 56(a)(1)(A) is amended by striking ‘‘clause (ii)’’ both places it appears and in- SEC. 201. SPECIAL DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE such property shall be treated as originally FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY. placed in service not earlier than the date on serting ‘‘clauses (ii) and (iii)’’. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 168 (relating to which such property is used under the lease- made by this section shall apply to property accelerated cost recovery system) is amend- back referred to in subclause (II). placed in service after September 10, 2001, in ‘‘(D) COORDINATION WITH SECTION 280F.—For ed by adding at the end the following new taxable years ending after such date. subsection: purposes of section 280F— ‘‘(k) SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR CERTAIN ‘‘(i) AUTOMOBILES.—In the case of a pas- TITLE III—ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAID PROPERTY ACQUIRED AFTER SEPTEMBER 10, senger automobile (as defined in section COVERAGE 2001, AND BEFORE SEPTEMBER 11, 2002.— 280F(d)(5)) which is qualified property, the SEC. 301. TEMPORARY INCREASES OF MEDICAID ‘‘(1) ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCE.—In the case of Secretary shall increase the limitation FMAP. any qualified property— under section 280F(a)(1)(A)(i) by $1,600. (a) PERMITTING MAINTENANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2001 FMAP FOR LAST 3 CALENDAR ‘‘(A) the depreciation deduction provided ‘‘(ii) LISTED PROPERTY.—The deduction al- by section 167(a) for the taxable year in lowable under paragraph (1) shall be taken QUARTERS OF FISCAL YEAR 2002.—Notwith- which such property is placed in service shall into account in computing any recapture standing any other provision of law, but subject to subsection (e), if the FMAP deter- include an allowance equal to 30 percent of amount under section 280F(b)(2). mined without regard to this section for a the adjusted basis of the qualified property, ‘‘(3) QUALIFIED LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT State for fiscal year 2002 is less than the and PROPERTY.—For purposes of this subsection— FMAP as so determined for fiscal year 2001, ‘‘(B) the adjusted basis of the qualified ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified the FMAP for the State for fiscal year 2001 property shall be reduced by the amount of leasehold improvement property’ means any shall be substituted for the State’s FMAP for such deduction before computing the amount improvement to an interior portion of a the second, third, and fourth calendar quar- otherwise allowable as a depreciation deduc- building which is nonresidential real prop- ters in fiscal year 2002, before the application tion under this chapter for such taxable year erty if— of this section. and any subsequent taxable year. ‘‘(i) such improvement is made under or (b) PERMITTING MAINTENANCE OF FISCAL ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED PROPERTY.—For purposes of pursuant to a lease (as defined in subsection YEAR 2002 FMAP FOR FIRST CALENDAR QUAR- this subsection— (h)(7))— TER OF FISCAL YEAR 2003.—Notwithstanding ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified ‘‘(I) by the lessee (or any sublessee) of such any other provision of law, but subject to property’ means property— portion, or subsection (e), if the FMAP determined with- ‘‘(i)(I) to which this section applies which ‘‘(II) by the lessor of such portion, out regard to this section for a State for fis- has an applicable recovery period of 20 years ‘‘(ii) such portion is to be occupied exclu- cal year 2003 is less than the FMAP as so de- or less or which is water utility property, sively by the lessee (or any sublessee) of such termined for fiscal year 2002, the FMAP for ‘‘(II) which is computer software (as de- portion, and the State for fiscal year 2002 shall be sub- fined in section 167(f)(1)(B)) for which a de- ‘‘(iii) such improvement is placed in serv- stituted for the State’s FMAP for the first duction is allowable under section 167(a) ice more than 3 years after the date the calendar quarter in fiscal year 2003, before without regard to this subsection, building was first placed in service. the application of this section. ‘‘(III) which is qualified leasehold improve- ‘‘(B) CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS NOT IN- (c) GENERAL 1.50 PERCENTAGE POINTS IN- ment property, or CLUDED.—Such term shall not include any CREASE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2002.—Notwith- ‘‘(IV) which is eligible for depreciation improvement for which the expenditure is standing any other provision of law, but sub- under section 167(g), attributable to— ject to subsections (f) and (g), for each State ‘‘(ii) the original use of which commences ‘‘(i) the enlargement of the building, for the second, third, and fourth calendar with the taxpayer after September 10, 2001, ‘‘(ii) any elevator or escalator, quarters in fiscal year 2002 and the first cal- ‘‘(iii) which is— ‘‘(iii) any structural component benefiting endar quarter of fiscal year 2003, the FMAP ‘‘(I) acquired by the taxpayer after Sep- a common area, and (taking into account the application of sub- tember 10, 2001, and before September 11, ‘‘(iv) the internal structural framework of sections (a) and (b)) shall be increased by 1.50 2002, but only if no written binding contract the building. percentage points.

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(d) FURTHER INCREASE FOR STATES WITH TITLE IV—TEMPORARY EXTENDED pensation and to the payment thereof shall HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT RATES FOR CALENDAR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS apply to claims for temporary extended un- YEAR 2002.— SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE. employment compensation and the payment (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any This title may be cited as the ‘‘Temporary thereof, except where inconsistent with the other provision of law, but subject to sub- Extended Unemployment Compensation Act provisions of this title or with the regula- sections (f) and (g), the FMAP for a high un- of 2002’’. tions or operating instructions of the Sec- employment State for the second, third, and SEC. 402. FEDERAL-STATE AGREEMENTS. retary promulgated to carry out this title; fourth calendar quarters in fiscal year 2002 (a) IN GENERAL.—Any State which desires and and the first calendar quarter in fiscal year to do so may enter into and participate in an (3) the maximum amount of temporary ex- 2003 (and any subsequent calendar quarter in agreement under this title with the Sec- tended unemployment compensation payable calendar year 2002 or the first calendar quar- retary of Labor (in this title referred to as to any individual for whom a temporary ex- ter in fiscal year 2003 regardless of whether the ‘‘Secretary’’). Any State which is a party tended unemployment compensation account the State continues to be a high unemploy- to an agreement under this title may, upon is established under section 403 shall not ex- ment State for any such calendar quarter) providing 30 days written notice to the Sec- ceed the amount established in such account shall be increased (after the application of retary, terminate such agreement. for such individual. subsections (a), (b), and (c)) by 1.50 percent- (b) PROVISIONS OF AGREEMENT.—Any agree- SEC. 403. TEMPORARY EXTENDED UNEMPLOY- age points. ment under subsection (a) shall provide that MENT COMPENSATION ACCOUNT. (2) HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT STATE.— the State agency of the State will make pay- (a) IN GENERAL.—Any agreement under (A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sub- ments of temporary extended unemployment this title shall provide that the State will es- section, a State is a high unemployment compensation to individuals— tablish, for each eligible individual who files State for a calendar quarter if, for any 3 con- (1) who— an application for temporary extended un- secutive months beginning on or after June (A) first exhausted all rights to regular employment compensation, a temporary ex- 2001 and ending with the second month be- compensation under the State law on or tended unemployment compensation ac- fore the beginning of the calendar quarter, after the first day of the week that includes count. the State has an average seasonally adjusted September 11, 2001; or (b) AMOUNT IN ACCOUNT.— unemployment rate that exceeds the average (B) have their 26th week of regular com- (1) IN GENERAL.—The amount established in weighted unemployment rate during such pe- pensation under the State law end on or an account under subsection (a) shall be riod. Such unemployment rates for such after the first day of the week that includes equal to the greater of— months shall be determined based on publi- September 11, 2001; (A) 50 percent of the total amount of reg- cations of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of (2) who do not have any rights to regular ular compensation (including dependents’ al- the Department of Labor. compensation under the State law of any lowances) payable to the individual during other State; and (B) AVERAGE WEIGHTED UNEMPLOYMENT the individual’s benefit year under such law; (3) who are not receiving compensation RATE DEFINED.—For purposes of subpara- or graph (A), the ‘‘average weighted unemploy- under the unemployment compensation law (B) 13 times the individual’s weekly benefit ment rate’’ for a period is— of any other country. amount. (c) COORDINATION RULES.— (i) the sum of the seasonally adjusted num- (2) WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT.—For purposes (1) TEMPORARY EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT ber of unemployed civilians in each State of paragraph (1)(B), an individual’s weekly COMPENSATION TO SERVE AS SECOND-TIER BEN- and the District of Columbia for the period; benefit amount for any week is an amount EFITS.—Notwithstanding any other provision divided by equal to the amount of regular compensation of law, neither regular compensation, ex- (ii) the sum of the civilian labor force in (including dependents’ allowances) under the tended compensation, nor additional com- each State and the District of Columbia for State law payable to the individual for such pensation under any Federal or State law the period. week for total unemployment. shall be payable to any individual for any SEC. 404. PAYMENTS TO STATES HAVING AGREE- (e) INCREASE IN CAP ON MEDICAID PAYMENTS week for which temporary extended unem- MENTS UNDER THIS TITLE. TO TERRITORIES.—Notwithstanding any ployment compensation is payable to such (a) GENERAL RULE.—There shall be paid to individual. other provision of law, with respect to the each State that has entered into an agree- (2) TREATMENT OF OTHER UNEMPLOYMENT second, third, and fourth calendar quarters ment under this title an amount equal to 100 COMPENSATION.—After the date on which a fiscal year 2002 and the first calendar quarter percent of the temporary extended unem- State enters into an agreement under this in fiscal year 2003, the amounts otherwise deployment compensation paid to individuals title, any regular compensation in excess of termined for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, by the State pursuant to such agreement. 26 weeks, any extended compensation, and Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and (b) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT.—Sums American Samoa under section 1108 of the any additional compensation under any Fed- under subsection (a) payable to any State by eral or State law shall be payable to an indi- Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308) shall reason of such State having an agreement vidual in accordance with the State law after each be increased by an amount equal to 6 under this title shall be payable, either in such individual has exhausted any rights to percentage points of such amounts. advance or by way of reimbursement (as may temporary extended unemployment com- be determined by the Secretary), in such (f) SCOPE OF APPLICATION.—The increases pensation under the agreement. amounts as the Secretary estimates the (d) EXHAUSTION OF BENEFITS.—For purposes in the FMAP for a State under this section State will be entitled to receive under this shall apply only for purposes of title XIX of of subsection (b)(1)(A), an individual shall be deemed to have exhausted such individual’s title for each calendar month, reduced or in- the Social Security Act and shall not apply creased, as the case may be, by any amount with respect to— rights to regular compensation under a State law when— by which the Secretary finds that the Sec- (1) disproportionate share hospital pay- (1) no payments of regular compensation retary’s estimates for any prior calendar ments described in section 1923 of such Act can be made under such law because the indi- month were greater or less than the amounts (42 U.S.C. 1396r–4); and vidual has received all regular compensation which should have been paid to the State. (2) payments under titles IV and XXI of available to the individual based on employ- Such estimates may be made on the basis of such Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. and 1397aa et ment or wages during the individual’s base such statistical, sampling, or other method seq.). period; or as may be agreed upon by the Secretary and (g) STATE ELIGIBILITY.—A State is eligible (2) the individual’s rights to such com- the State agency of the State involved. for an increase in its FMAP under subsection pensation have been terminated by reason of (c) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—There are (c) or (d) or an increase in a cap amount the expiration of the benefit year with re- appropriated out of the employment security under subsection (e) only if the eligibility spect to which such rights existed. administration account (as established by section 901(a) of the Social Security Act (42 under its State plan under title XIX of the (e) WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT, TERMS AND U.S.C. 1101(a)) of the Unemployment Trust Social Security Act (including any waiver CONDITIONS, ETC. RELATING TO TEMPORARY Fund, without fiscal year limitation, such under such title or under section 1115 of such EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.— For purposes of any agreement under this funds as may be necessary for purposes of as- Act (42 U.S.C. 1315)) is no more restrictive title— sisting States (as provided in title III of the than the eligibility under such plan (or waiv- (1) the amount of temporary extended un- Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 501 et seq.)) in er) as in effect on October 1, 2001. employment compensation which shall be meeting the costs of administration of agree- (h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: payable to an individual for any week of ments under this title. (1) FMAP.—The term ‘‘FMAP’’ means the total unemployment shall be equal to the SEC. 405. FINANCING PROVISIONS. Federal medical assistance percentage, as amount of regular compensation (including (a) IN GENERAL.—Funds in the extended un- defined in section 1905(b) of the Social Secu- dependents’ allowances) payable to such in- employment compensation account (as es- rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(b)). dividual under the State law for a week for tablished by section 905(a) of the Social Se- (2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ has the total unemployment during such individual’s curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1105(a))), and the Fed- meaning given such term for purposes of benefit year; eral unemployment account (as established title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 (2) the terms and conditions of the State by section 904(g) of such Act (42 U.S.C. U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). law which apply to claims for regular com- 1104(g))), of the Unemployment Trust Fund

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:52 Jan 09, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2002SENATE\S23JA2.REC S23JA2 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S37 (as established by section 904(a) of such Act employment compensation law, and only in Those wishing to submit written (42 U.S.C. 1104(a))) shall be used, in accord- that manner and to that extent. statements on this subject should ad- ance with subsection (b), for the making of SEC. 407. DEFINITIONS. dress them to the Committee on En- payments (described in section 404(a)) to In this title, the terms ‘‘compensation’’, ergy and Natural Resources, Attn: States having agreements entered into under ‘‘regular compensation’’, ‘‘extended com- this title. pensation’’, ‘‘additional compensation’’, Shirley Neff, United States Senate, (b) CERTIFICATION.—The Secretary shall ‘‘benefit year’’, ‘‘base period’’, ‘‘State’’, Washington, DC 20510. from time to time certify to the Secretary of ‘‘State agency’’, ‘‘State law’’, and ‘‘week’’ For further information, please call the Treasury for payment to each State the have the respective meanings given such Shirley Neff at 202/224–6689 or Jonathan sums described in section 404(a) which are terms under section 205 of the Federal-State Black at 202/224–6672. payable to such State under this title. The Extended Unemployment Compensation Act f Secretary of the Treasury, prior to audit or of 1970 (26 U.S.C. 3304 note). settlement by the General Accounting Of- SEC. 408. APPLICABILITY. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO fice, shall make payments to the State in ac- An agreement entered into under this title MEET cordance with such certification by transfers shall apply to weeks of unemployment— from the extended unemployment compensa- (1) beginning after the date on which such SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, tion account, as so established (or, to the ex- agreement is entered into; and INFRASTRUCTURE, AND NUCLEAR SAFETY tent that there are insufficient funds in that (2) ending before January 6, 2003. Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ask account, from the Federal unemployment ac- TITLE V—ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS unanimous consent that the Com- count, as so established) to the account of SEC. 501. NO IMPACT ON SOCIAL SECURITY mittee on Environment and Public such State in the Unemployment Trust Fund TRUST FUND. Works, Subcommittee on Transpor- (as so established). (a) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this Act (or an tation, Infrastructure, and Nuclear SEC. 406. FRAUD AND OVERPAYMENTS. amendment made by this Act) shall be con- strued to alter or amend title II of the Social Safety be authorized to meet on (a) IN GENERAL.—If an individual know- Wednesday, January 23, 2002, at 10 a.m. ingly has made, or caused to be made by an- Security Act (or any regulation promulgated other, a false statement or representation of under that Act). to conduct a hearing on issues related a material fact, or knowingly has failed, or (b) TRANSFERS.— to reauthorization of the Price-Ander- caused another to fail, to disclose a material (1) ESTIMATE OF SECRETARY.—The Sec- son provisions of the Atomic Energy fact, and as a result of such false statement retary of the Treasury shall annually esti- Act of 1954 as they apply to licenses of or representation or of such nondisclosure mate the impact that the enactment of this the United States Nuclear Regulatory Act has on the income and balances of the such individual has received any temporary Commission. The hearing will be held extended unemployment compensation under trust funds established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401). in SD–406. this title to which such individual was not The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without entitled, such individual— (2) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.—If, under para- (1) shall be ineligible for any further bene- graph (1), the Secretary of the Treasury esti- objection, it is so ordered. fits under this title in accordance with the mates that the enactment of this Act has a f negative impact on the income and balances provisions of the applicable State unemploy- SECURITY ASSISTANCE ACT OF ment compensation law relating to fraud in of the trust funds established under section connection with a claim for unemployment 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401), 2001 compensation; and the Secretary shall transfer, not less fre- quently than quarterly, from the general On December 20, 2001, the Senate (2) shall be subject to prosecution under amended S. 1803, as follows: section 1001 of title 18, United States Code. revenues of the Federal Government an amount sufficient so as to ensure that the S. 1803 (b) REPAYMENT.—In the case of individuals who have received any temporary extended income and balances of such trust funds are Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- unemployment compensation under this not reduced as a result of the enactment of resentatives of the United States of America in title to which such individuals were not enti- this Act. Congress assembled, tled, the State shall require such individuals SEC. 502. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. Congress designates as emergency require- to repay those benefits to the State agency, (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as except that the State agency may waive ments pursuant to section 252(e) of the Bal- the ‘‘Security Assistance Act of 2001’’. anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control such repayment if it determines that— (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Act of 1985 the following amounts: (1) the payment of such benefits was with- tents for this Act is as follows: (1) An amount equal to the amount by out fault on the part of any such individual; which revenues are reduced by this Act Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. and below the recommended levels of Federal Sec. 2. Definitions. (2) such repayment would be contrary to revenues for fiscal year 2002, the total of fis- TITLE I—VERIFICATION OF ARMS CON- equity and good conscience. cal years 2002 through 2006, and the total of TROL AND NONPROLIFERATION (c) RECOVERY BY STATE AGENCY.— fiscal years 2002 through 2011, provided in the AGREEMENTS (1) IN GENERAL.—The State agency may re- conference report accompanying H. Con. Res. cover the amount to be repaid, or any part Sec. 101. Verification and Compliance Bu- 83, the concurrent resolution on the budget thereof, by deductions from any regular com- reau personnel. for fiscal year 2002. pensation or temporary extended unemploy- Sec. 102. Key Verification Assets Fund. (2) Amounts equal to the amounts of new ment compensation payable to such indi- Sec. 103. Revised verification and compli- budget authority and outlays provided in vidual under this title or from any unem- ance reporting requirements. this Act in excess of the allocations under ployment compensation payable to such in- TITLE II—MILITARY AND RELATED section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget dividual under any Federal unemployment ASSISTANCE Act of 1974 to the Committee on Finance of compensation law administered by the State the Senate for fiscal year 2002, the total of Subtitle A—Foreign Military Sales and agency or under any other Federal law ad- fiscal years 2002 through 2006, and the total Financing Authorities ministered by the State agency which proof fiscal years 2002 through 2011. Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations. vides for the payment of any assistance or Sec. 202. Relationship of foreign military allowance with respect to any week of unem- f sales to United States non- ployment, during the 3-year period after the NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS proliferation interests. date such individuals received the payment Sec. 203. Special Defense Acquisition Fund of the temporary extended unemployment COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL for nonproliferation and compensation to which such individuals were RESOURCES counter-narcotics purposes. not entitled, except that no single deduction Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I Sec. 204. Representation allowances. may exceed 50 percent of the weekly benefit would like to announce for the infor- Sec. 205. Arms Export Control Act prohibi- amount from which such deduction is made. mation of the Senate and the public tion on transactions with coun- (2) OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING.—No repay- that a Full Committee hearing has tries that have repeatedly pro- ment shall be required, and no deduction been scheduled before the Committee vided support for acts of inter- shall be made, until a determination has on Energy and Natural Resources. national terrorism. been made, notice thereof and an oppor- The hearing will take place on Tues- Sec. 206. Congressional notification of small tunity for a fair hearing has been given to arms and light weapons license the individual, and the determination has be- day, January 29, at 9:30 a.m. in room approvals; annual reports. come final. 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- (d) REVIEW.—Any determination by a State ing. Subtitle B—International Military agency under this section shall be subject to The purpose of the hearing is to re- Education and Training review in the same manner and to the same ceive testimony on the Enron collapse Sec. 211. Authorization of appropriations. extent as determinations under the State un- and its effect on energy markets. Sec. 212. Annual human rights reports.

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Subtitle D—Excess Defense Article and Sec. 336. Administrative support. SEC. 102. KEY VERIFICATION ASSETS FUND. Drawdown Authorities Sec. 337. Confidentiality of information. Of the total amounts made available to the Sec. 338. Statutory construction. Sec. 231. Excess defense articles for certain Department of State for fiscal years 2002 and countries. TITLE IV—EXPEDITING THE MUNITIONS 2003, not less than $7,000,000 shall be made Sec. 232. Annual briefing on projected avail- LICENSING PROCESS available within the Verification and Com- ability of excess defense arti- Sec. 401. License officer staffing. pliance Bureau’s account for each such fiscal cles. Sec. 402. Funding for database automation. year to carry out section 1111 of the Arms Sec. 233. Expanded drawdown authority. Sec. 403. Information management prior- Control and Nonproliferation Act of 1999 (113 Sec. 234. Duration of security assistance ities. Stat. 1501A–486), as enacted into law by sec- leases. Sec. 404. Improvements to the Automated tion 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106–113. Subtitle E—Other Political-Military Export System. SEC. 103. REVISED VERIFICATION AND COMPLI- Assistance Sec. 405. Adjustment of threshold amounts ANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Sec. 241. Destruction of surplus weapons for congressional review pur- Section 403(a) of the Arms Control and Dis- stockpiles. poses. armament Act (22 U.S.C. 2593a(a)) is amended Sec. 242. Identification of funds for demining Sec. 406. Periodic notification of pending ap- by striking ‘‘January 31’’ and inserting programs. plications for export licenses. ‘‘April 15’’. Subtitle F—Antiterrorism Assistance TITLE V—NATIONAL SECURITY TITLE II—MILITARY AND RELATED ASSISTANCE STRATEGY Sec. 251. Authorization of appropriations. ASSISTANCE Sec. 252. Specific program objectives. Sec. 501. Establishment of the Strategy. Subtitle A—Foreign Military Sales and Subtitle G—Other Matters Sec. 502. Security assistance surveys. Financing Authorities Sec. 261. Revised military assistance report- TITLE VI—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ing requirements. Sec. 601. Nuclear and missile nonprolifera- There are authorized to be appropriated to TITLE III—NONPROLIFERATION AND tion in South Asia. the President for grant assistance under sec- EXPORT CONTROL ASSISTANCE Sec. 602. Real-time public availability of tion 23 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 raw seismological data. Subtitle A—General Provisions U.S.C. 2763) and for the subsidy cost, as de- Sec. 603. Detailing United States govern- fined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations. mental personnel to inter- Reform Act of 1990, of direct loans under Sec. 302. Joint State Department-Defense national arms control and non- such section $3,674,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 Department programs. proliferation organizations. Sec. 303. Nonproliferation technology acqui- and $4,267,000,000 for fiscal year 2003. Sec. 604. Diplomatic presence overseas. sition programs for friendly for- SEC. 202. RELATIONSHIP OF FOREIGN MILITARY Sec. 605. Protection against agricultural SALES TO UNITED STATES NON- eign countries. bioterrorism. Sec. 304. International nonproliferation and PROLIFERATION INTERESTS. Sec. 606. Compliance with the Chemical export control training. (a) AUTHORIZED PURPOSES.—The first sen- Weapons Convention. Sec. 305. Relocation of scientists. tence of section 4 of the Arms Export Con- Sec. 306. Audits of the International Science TITLE VII—AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER trol Act (22 U.S.C. 2754) is amended by insert- and Technology Centers Pro- NAVAL VESSELS ing ‘‘for preventing or hindering the program. Sec. 701. Authority to transfer naval vessels liferation of weapons of mass destruction Sec. 307. International Atomic Energy Agen- to certain foreign countries. and of the means of delivering such weapons,’’ after ‘‘self-defense,’’. cy regular budget assessments. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. (b) DEFINITION OF ‘‘WEAPONS OF MASS DE- Sec. 308. Revised nonproliferation reporting In this Act: requirements. STRUCTION’’.—Section 47 of the Arms Export (1) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON- Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2794) is amended— Subtitle B—Russian Federation Debt GRESS.—The term ‘‘appropriate committees (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- Reduction for Nonproliferation of Congress’’ means the Committee on For- graph (8); Sec. 311. Short title. eign Relations of the Senate and the Com- (2) by striking the period at the end of Sec. 312. Findings and purposes. mittee on International Relations of the paragraph (9) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Sec. 313. Definitions. House of Representatives. (3) by adding at the end the following new Sec. 314. Establishment of the Russian Non- (2) DEFENSE ARTICLE.—The term ‘‘defense paragraph: proliferation Investment Facil- article’’ has the meaning given the term in ‘‘(10) ‘weapons of mass destruction’ has the ity. section 47(3) of the Arms Export Control Act meaning provided by section 1403(1) of the Sec. 315. Reduction of the Russian Federa- (22 U.S.C. 2794 note). Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruc- tion’s Soviet-era debt owed to (3) DEFENSE SERVICE.—The term ‘‘defense tion Act of 1996 (title XIV of Public Law 104– the United States, generally. service’’ has the meaning given the term in 201; 110 Stat. 2717; 50 U.S.C. 2302(1)).’’. Sec. 316. Reduction of Soviet-era debt owed section 47(4) of the Arms Export Control Act (c) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of to the United States as a result (22 U.S.C. 2794 note). Congress that the Secretary should ensure, of credits extended under title I (4) EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLE.—The term in circumstances where the sale of defense of the Agricultural Trade De- ‘‘excess defense article’’ has the meaning articles or defense services to a friendly velopment and Assistance Act given the term in section 644(g) of the For- country would serve the nonproliferation in- of 1954. eign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2403(g)). Sec. 317. Authority to engage in debt-for- terests of the United States, but that coun- (5) SECRETARY.—Except as otherwise pro- try cannot afford to purchase such defense nonproliferation exchanges and vided, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- articles or defense services, that grant as- debt buybacks. retary of State. Sec. 318. Russian Nonproliferation Invest- sistance is provided pursuant to section 23 of ment Agreement. TITLE I—VERIFICATION OF ARMS CON- the Arms Export Control Act to facilitate Sec. 319. Structure of debt-for-nonprolifera- TROL AND NONPROLIFERATION AGREE- such acquisition. tion arrangements. MENTS SEC. 203. SPECIAL DEFENSE ACQUISITION FUND Sec. 320. Independent media and the rule of SEC. 101. VERIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE BU- FOR NONPROLIFERATION AND law. REAU PERSONNEL. COUNTER-NARCOTICS PURPOSES. Sec. 321. Nonproliferation requirement. (a) IN GENERAL.—Of the total amounts (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Notwithstanding any Sec. 322. Discussion of Russian Federation made available to the Department of State other provision of law, the President shall debt reduction for nonprolifera- for fiscal years 2002 and 2003, not less than direct that the Special Defense Acquisition tion with other creditor states. $14,000,000 each such fiscal year shall be pro- Fund be established pursuant to section 51 of Sec. 323. Implementation of United States vided to the Bureau of Verification and Com- the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2795). policy. pliance of the Department of State for Bu- (b) USE OF THE SPECIAL DEFENSE ACQUISI- Sec. 324. Consultations with Congress. reau-administered activities, including the TION FUND.—Section 51(a)(4) of the Arms Ex- Sec. 325. Annual report to Congress. Key Verification Assets Fund. port Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2795(a)(4)) is Subtitle C—Nonproliferation Assistance (b) ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL.—In addition to amended by striking ‘‘for use for’’ and all Coordination the amounts made available under sub- that follows through ‘‘equipment’’ and in- Sec. 331. Short title. section (a), not less than $1,800,000 shall be serting the following: ‘‘for use for—

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‘‘(A) narcotics control purposes and are ap- ARMS.—Not later than six months after the and 2003 under section 513 of the Security As- propriate to the needs of recipient countries, date of enactment of this Act, and annually sistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–280), as such as small boats, planes (including heli- thereafter, the Secretary of the Treasury amended by subsection (a), $100,000,000 may copters), and communications equipment; shall submit a report to the appropriate be used each such fiscal year for the estab- and committees of Congress on investigations lishment, in cooperation with a United ‘‘(B) nonproliferation and export control and other efforts undertaken by the Bureau States company, of a production line for the purposes, such as nuclear, radiological, of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (including Arrow missile in the United States. chemical, and biological warfare materials cooperation with other agencies) to stop SEC. 222. SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR GREECE detection equipment.’’. United States-source weapons from being AND TURKEY. (c) LIMITATION.—Section 51(c) of the Arms used in terrorist acts and international (a) IN GENERAL.—Of the amounts made Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2795(c)) is crime. available for the fiscal years 2002 and 2003 to amended— Subtitle B—International Military Education carry out chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign (1) in paragraph (1), by striking all after and Training Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et ‘‘exceed’’ through the period and inserting SEC. 211. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. seq.)— ‘‘$200,000,000.’’; and There are authorized to be appropriated to (1) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘provided’’ the President $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 $1,170,000 for fiscal year 2003 are authorized and all that follows through ‘‘Acts’’ and in- and $85,290,000 for fiscal year 2003 to carry to be available for Greece; and serting ‘‘specifically authorized by law in ad- out chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assist- (2) $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2002 and vance’’. ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.; relat- $2,920,000 for fiscal year 2003 are authorized (d) AUTHORIZATION.—For fiscal year 2003, ing to international military education and to be available for Turkey. not more than $20,000,000 may be made avail- training). (b) USE FOR PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDU- able for obligation for the procurement of SEC. 212. ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS. CATION.—Of the amounts available under items pursuant to section 51 of the Arms Ex- (a) WITH RESPECT TO PROHIBITIONS ON NON- paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) for port Control Act. MILITARY ASSISTANCE.—Section 116(d) of the each of fiscal years 2002 and 2003, $500,000 of SEC. 204. REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. each such amount should be available for Section 43(c) of the Arms Export Control 2151n(d)) is amended by redesignating para- purposes of professional military education. Act (22 U.S.C. 2792(c)) is amended by striking graphs (7) and (8) as paragraphs (8) and (9), (c) USE FOR JOINT TRAINING.—It is the ‘‘$72,500’’ and inserting ‘‘$86,500’’. respectively, and by inserting after para- sense of Congress that, to the maximum ex- SEC. 205. ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT PROHIBI- graph (6) the following: tent practicable, amounts available under TION ON TRANSACTIONS WITH ‘‘(7) to the extent practicable, for any vio- subsection (a) that are used in accordance COUNTRIES THAT HAVE REPEAT- lation of internationally recognized human with subsection (b) should be used for joint EDLY PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR training of Greek and Turkish officers. ACTS OF INTERNATIONAL TER- rights reported under this subsection, wheth- (d) REPEAL.—Section 512 of the Security RORISM. er any foreign military or defense ministry Assistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–280; The second sentence of section 40(d) of the civilian participant in education and train- 114 Stat. 856) is repealed. Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780(d)) ing activities under chapter 5 of part II of is amended— this Act was involved;’’. SEC. 223. SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN (1) by inserting ‘‘or chemical, biological, or (b) RECORDS REGARDING FOREIGN PARTICI- OTHER COUNTRIES. radiological agents’’ after ‘‘nuclear explosive PANTS.—Section 548 of the Foreign Assist- (a) FMF FOR CERTAIN OTHER COUNTRIES.— devices’’; and ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347e) is amend- Of the amounts made available for the fiscal (2) by inserting ‘‘or chemical, biological, or ed— years 2002 and 2003 under section 23 of the radiological agents’’ after ‘‘nuclear mate- (1) by striking ‘‘In’’ and inserting ‘‘(a) DE- Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763), the rial’’. VELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF DATA- following amounts are authorized to be BASE.—In’’; and available on a grant basis for the following SEC. 206. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS (2) by adding at the end the following new countries for the fiscal years specified: LICENSE APPROVALS; ANNUAL RE- subsections: (1) THE BALTIC STATES.—For all of the Bal- PORTS. ‘‘(b) ANNUAL LIST OF FOREIGN PER- tic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, (a) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF EXPORT SONNEL.—For the purposes of preparing the $21,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and $24,400,000 LICENSE APPROVALS.—Section 36(c) of the report required pursuant to section 116(d), for fiscal year 2003. Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(c)) the Secretary of State may annually request (2) BULGARIA.—For Bulgaria, $10,000,000 for is amended by inserting ‘‘(or, in the case of the Secretary of Defense to provide informa- fiscal year 2002 and $11,620,000 for fiscal year a defense article that is a firearm controlled tion contained in the database with respect 2003. under category I of the United States Muni- to a list submitted to the Secretary of De- (3) THE CZECH REPUBLIC.—For the Czech Re- tions List, $1,000,000 or more)’’ after fense by the Secretary of State, containing public, $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and ‘‘$50,000,000 or more’’. the names of foreign personnel or military $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2003. (b) REPORT.—Not later than six months units. To the extent practicable, the Sec- (4) GEORGIA.—For Georgia, $5,650,000 for fis- after the date of enactment of this Act, and retary of Defense shall provide, and the Sec- cal year 2002 and $6,560,000 for fiscal year annually thereafter, the Secretary of State retary of State may take into account, the 2003. shall submit an unclassified report to the ap- information contained in the database, if (5) HUNGARY.—For Hungary, $12,000,000 for propriate congressional committees on the any, relating to the Secretary of State’s sub- fiscal year 2002 and $14,000,000 for fiscal year numbers, range, and findings of end-use mon- mission. 2003. itoring of United States transfers in small ‘‘(c) UPDATING OF DATABASE.—If the Sec- (6) JORDAN.—For Jordan, $75,000,000 for fis- arms and light weapons. retary of State determines and reports to cal year 2002 and $87,300,000 for fiscal year (c) ANNUAL MILITARY ASSISTANCE RE- Congress under section 116(d) that a foreign 2003. PORTS.—Section 655(b)(3) of the Foreign As- person identified in the database maintained (7) MALTA.—For Malta, $1,000,000 for fiscal sistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2415(b)(3)) is pursuant to this section was involved in a year 2002 and $1,170,000 for fiscal year 2003. amended by inserting before the period at violation of internationally recognized (8) THE PHILIPPINES.—For the Philippines, the end the following: ‘‘, including, in the human rights, the Secretary of Defense shall $19,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and $22,100,000 case of defense articles that are firearms ensure that the database is updated to con- for fiscal year 2003. controlled under category I of the United tain such fact and all relevant informa- (9) POLAND.—For Poland, $15,000,000 for fis- States Munitions List, a statement of the tion.’’. cal year 2002 and $17,500,000 for fiscal year aggregate dollar value and quantity of semi- Subtitle C—Security Assistance for Select 2003. automatic assault weapons, or related equip- Countries (10) ROMANIA.—For Romania, $11,500,000 for ment, the manufacture, transfer, or posses- SEC. 221. SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR ISRAEL fiscal year 2002 and $13,400,000 for fiscal year sion of which is unlawful under section 922 of AND EGYPT. 2003. title 18, United States Code, that were li- (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (11) SLOVAKIA.— For Slovakia, $8,500,000 for censed for export during the period covered (1) ISRAEL.—Section 513 of the Security As- fiscal year 2002 and $9,900,000 for fiscal year by the report’’. sistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–280) is 2003. (d) ANNUAL REPORT ON ARMS BROKERING.— amended by striking ‘‘2001 and 2002’’ each (12) SLOVENIA.—For Slovenia, $4,500,000 for Not later than six months after the date of place that it appears and inserting ‘‘2002 and fiscal year 2002 and $5,250,000 for fiscal year enactment of this Act, and annually there- 2003’’. 2003. after, the Secretary of State shall submit a (2) EGYPT.—Section 514 of the Security As- (b) IMET.—Of the amounts made available report to the appropriate committees of Con- sistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–280) is for the fiscal years 2002 and 2003 to carry out gress on activities of registered arms bro- amended by striking ‘‘2001 and 2002’’ each chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance kers, including violations of the Arms Ex- place that it appears and inserting ‘‘2002 and Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.), the fol- port Control Act. 2003’’. lowing amounts are authorized to be avail- (e) ANNUAL REPORT ON INVESTIGATIONS OF (b) BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE.—Of the able for the following countries for the fiscal THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIRE- amounts made available for fiscal years 2002 years specified:

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(1) THE BALTIC STATES.—For all of the Bal- SEC. 233. EXPANDED DRAWDOWN AUTHORITY. (b) ANNUAL MILITARY ASSISTANCE RE- tic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, Section 506(c) of the Foreign Assistance PORTS.—Section 655 of the Foreign Assist- $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and $3,420,000 for Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2318(c)) is amended to ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2415) is amended— fiscal year 2003. read as follows: (1) by striking subsection (c); and (2) BULGARIA.—For Bulgaria, $1,200,000 for ‘‘(c) For the purposes of any provision of (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub- fiscal year 2002 and $1,370,000 for fiscal year law that authorizes the drawdown of defense section (c). 2003. or other articles or commodities, or defense (c) QUARTERLY REPORTS ON GOVERNMENT- (3) THE CZECH REPUBLIC.—For the Czech Re- or other services from an agency of the TO-GOVERNMENT ARMS EXPORTS.—Section public, $1,800,000 for fiscal year 2002 and United States Government, such drawdown 36(a) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 $2,050,000 for fiscal year 2003. may include the supply of commercial trans- U.S.C. 2776(a)) is amended— (4) GEORGIA.—For Georgia, $850,000 for fis- portation and related services and defense or (1) by striking paragraph (7); and cal year 2002 and $970,000 for fiscal year 2003. other articles or commodities, or defense or (2) by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), (10), (5) HUNGARY.—For Hungary, $1,800,000 for other services, that are acquired by contract (11), (12), and (13) as paragraphs (7), (8), (9), fiscal year 2002 and $2,050,000 for fiscal year for the purposes of the drawdown in ques- (10), (11), and (12), respectively. 2003. tion, if the cost to acquire such items or TITLE III—NONPROLIFERATION AND (6) JORDAN.—For Jordan, $1,800,000 for fis- services is less than the cost to the United EXPORT CONTROL ASSISTANCE cal year 2002 and $2,050,000 for fiscal year States Government of providing such items 2003. or services from existing agency assets.’’. Subtitle A—General Provisions (7) MALTA.—For Malta, $300,000 for fiscal SEC. 234. DURATION OF SECURITY ASSISTANCE SEC. 301. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. year 2002 and $350,000 for fiscal year 2003. LEASES. (a) AUTHORIZATION.—Section 585 of the For- Section 61 of the Arms Export Control Act (8) THE PHILIPPINES.—For the Philippines, eign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2349bb– (22 U.S.C. 2796) is amended— $1,710,000 for fiscal year 2002 and $2,000,000 for 4) is amended— (1) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘of not to fiscal year 2003. (1) in subsection (a), by striking all after exceed five years’’ and inserting ‘‘that may (9) POLAND.—For Poland, $1,900,000 for fis- ‘‘chapter’’ and inserting ‘‘$142,000,000 for fis- not exceed 5 years, plus a period of time cal year 2002 and $2,160,000 for fiscal year cal year 2002 and $152,000,000 for fiscal year specified in the lease as may be necessary for 2003. 2003.’’; and major refurbishment work to be performed (10) ROMANIA.—For Romania, $1,400,000 for (2) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘2001’’ prior to final delivery by the lessor of the de- fiscal year 2002 and $1,600,000 for fiscal year each place that it appears and inserting fense articles,’’; and 2003. ‘‘2002’’. (11) SLOVAKIA.—For Slovakia, $850,000 for (2) by adding at the end the following new (b) SUBALLOCATIONS.—Of the amounts au- fiscal year 2002 and $970,000 for fiscal year subsection: thorized to be appropriated to the President 2003. ‘‘(d) In this section, the term ‘major refur- for fiscal years 2002 and 2003 under chapter 9 (12) SLOVENIA.—For Slovenia, $800,000 for bishment work’ means refurbishment work of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of fiscal year 2002 and $910,000 for fiscal year performed over a period estimated to be 6 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2349bb et seq.)— 2003. months or more.’’. (1) not less than $2,000,000 shall be made (c) WRITTEN EXPLANATION OF PRESIDENTIAL Subtitle E—Other Political-Military available each such fiscal year for the pur- DETERMINATIONS.—In the event that the Assistance pose of carrying out section 584 of the For- President determines not to provide, or de- SEC. 241. DESTRUCTION OF SURPLUS WEAPONS eign Assistance Act of 1961, as added by sec- termines to exceed, the funding allocated for STOCKPILES. tion 304 of this Act; and any country specified in this section by an Of the funds authorized to be appropriated (2) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and amount that is more than five percent of to the President for fiscal years 2002 and 2003 $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 are authorized that specified in this section, the President to carry out chapters 1 and 10 of part I of the to be appropriated for science and tech- shall submit to the appropriate committees Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 nology centers in the independent states of of Congress within 15 days of such deter- et seq.), relating to development assistance, the former Soviet Union. mination a written explanation of the rea- up to $10,000,000 is authorized to be made (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 302 sons therefor. available each such fiscal year for the de- of the Security Assistance Act of 2000 (Public (d) REPEALS.—Sections 511 (a) and (b) and struction of surplus stockpiles of small arms, Law 106–280) is repealed. light weapons, and other munitions. 515 of the Security Assistance Act of 2000 are SEC. 302. JOINT STATE DEPARTMENT-DEFENSE SEC. 242. IDENTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR repealed. DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS. DEMINING PROGRAMS. Subtitle D—Excess Defense Article and Of the funds authorized to be appropriated Of the amounts authorized to be appro- Drawdown Authorities under section 201 for nonproliferation, priated to the President for fiscal years 2002 antiterrorism, demining, and related pro- and 2003 under chapter 9 of part II of the For- SEC. 231. EXCESS DEFENSE ARTICLES FOR CER- eign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2349bb TAIN COUNTRIES. grams, $40,000,000 is authorized to be appro- et seq.), the Secretary is authorized to make (a) AUTHORITY.—Notwithstanding section priated for fiscal year 2002 for demining programs and program support costs. available not more than $1,000,000 for inter- 516(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 national counterproliferation programs ad- (22 U.S.C. 2321j(e), during each of the fiscal Subtitle F—Antiterrorism Assistance ministered by the Department of Defense. years 2002 and 2003, funds available to the De- SEC. 251. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. partment of Defense may be expended for SEC. 303. NONPROLIFERATION TECHNOLOGY AC- Section 574(a) of the Foreign Assistance QUISITION PROGRAMS FOR FRIEND- crating, packing, handling, and transpor- Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2349aa–4(a)) is amended LY FOREIGN COUNTRIES. tation of excess defense articles transferred by striking ‘‘$72,000,000 for fiscal year 2001 (a) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of en- under the authority of section 516 of such and $73,000,000 for fiscal year 2002’’ and in- hancing the nonproliferation and export con- Act to Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, serting ‘‘$73,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and trol capabilities of friendly countries, of the Former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia, $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2003’’. amounts authorized to be appropriated for Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, SEC. 252. SPECIFIC PROGRAM OBJECTIVES. fiscal years 2002 and 2003 under chapter 9 of Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Paki- Of the amounts authorized to be appro- part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 stan, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, priated to the President pursuant to section (22 U.S.C. 2349bb et seq.), the Secretary is au- Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uz- 574(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 thorized to expend not more than— bekistan. (22 U.S.C. 2349aa–4(a)), $2,000,000 may be made (1) $5,000,000 for the procurement and provi- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—The authority available for the provision of the Pisces sys- sion of nuclear, chemical, and biological de- provided under this section should be uti- tem to the governments of the Philippines tection systems, including spectroscopic and lized only for those countries demonstrating and Pakistan. pulse echo technologies; and a genuine commitment to democracy and Subtitle G—Other Matters (2) $10,000,000 for the procurement and pro- human rights. SEC. 261. REVISED MILITARY ASSISTANCE RE- vision of x-ray systems capable of imaging SEC. 232. ANNUAL BRIEFING ON PROJECTED PORTING REQUIREMENTS. sea-cargo containers. AVAILABILITY OF EXCESS DEFENSE (a) ANNUAL FOREIGN MILITARY TRAINING (b) TRAINING REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary ARTICLES. REPORTS.—Section 656(a) of the Foreign As- shall not provide any equipment or tech- Not later than 90 days prior to the com- sistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2416) does not nology pursuant to this section without hav- mencement of each fiscal year, the Depart- apply to any NATO or major non-NATO ally ing first developed and budgeted for a ment of Defense shall brief the Department unless the chairman or ranking member of multiyear training plan to assist foreign per- of State and the appropriate committees of one of the appropriate committees of Con- sonnel in the utilization of those items. Congress regarding the expected availability gress has specifically requested, in writing, (c) PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES.—For fiscal of excess defense articles during the next fis- inclusion of such country in the report. Such year 2003, the Secretary shall utilize, to the cal year, for the purpose of enabling the De- request shall be made not later than 45 cal- maximum extent practicable, the Special partment of State to factor such availability endar days prior to the date on which the re- Defense Acquisition Fund for procurements into annual security assistance plans. port is required to be transmitted. authorized under this section.

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INTERNATIONAL NONPROLIFERATION retary of Energy, and the heads of other ap- (2) if a regular budget increase for the AND EXPORT CONTROL TRAINING. propriate agencies of the United States re- IAEA is achieved, the Secretary should seek Chapter 9 of part II of the Foreign Assist- garding— to gain consensus within the IAEA Board of ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2349bb et seq.) is (1) previous experience in implementing Governors for allocation of a larger propor- amended— the Soviet Scientists Immigration Act of tion of that budget to nuclear nonprolifera- (1) by redesignating sections 584 and 585 as 1992; and tion activities; and sections 585 and 586, respectively; and (2) any changes that those officials would (3) if such a reallocation of the regular (2) by inserting after section 583 the fol- recommend in the regulations prescribed IAEA budget cannot be obtained, the United lowing: under that Act. States should decrease its voluntary con- ‘‘SEC. 584. INTERNATIONAL NONPROLIFERATION SEC. 306. AUDITS OF THE INTERNATIONAL tribution by $400,000 for each $1,000,000 in- EXPORT CONTROL TRAINING. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CEN- crease in its annual assessment. ‘‘(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—The President TERS PROGRAM. (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Of is authorized to furnish, on such terms and Consistent with section 303(b) of the Secu- the funds authorized to be appropriated for conditions consistent with this chapter (but rity Assistance Act of 2000 (Public Law 106– international organizations, $60,000,000 are whenever feasible on a reimbursable basis), 280; 114 Stat. 853), not later than 60 days after authorized to be appropriated in fiscal year education and training to foreign personnel the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- 2002 for the payment of the United States assessment to the International Atomic En- for the purpose of enhancing the non- retary shall submit a detailed report to the ergy Agency, and $75,000,000 shall be avail- proliferation and export control capabilities appropriate committees of Congress on able for that purpose in fiscal year 2003. of such personnel through their attendance United States audit practices with respect to in special courses of instruction conducted the ‘‘International Science and Technology SEC. 308. REVISED NONPROLIFERATION REPORT- by the United States. ING REQUIREMENTS. Centers Program’’. Section 308 of Public Law 102–182 (22 U.S.C. ‘‘(b) ADMINISTRATION OF COURSES.—The SEC. 307. INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY 5606) is hereby repealed. Secretary of State shall have overall respon- AGENCY REGULAR BUDGET ASSESS- sibility for the development and conduct of MENTS. Subtitle B—Russian Federation Debt Reduction for Nonproliferation international nonproliferation education and (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- training programs, but may utilize other de- lowing findings: SEC. 311. SHORT TITLE. partments and agencies, as appropriate, to (1) The Department of State has concluded This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Russian recommend personnel for the education and that the International Atomic Energy Agen- Federation Debt Reduction for Nonprolifera- tion Act of 2001’’. training, and to administer specific courses cy (hereafter in this section referred to as of instruction. the ‘‘IAEA’’) is a critical and effective in- SEC. 312. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. ‘‘(c) PURPOSES.—Education and training strument for verifying compliance with (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- activities conducted under this section shall international nuclear nonproliferation lowing: (1) It is in the vital security interests of be— agreements, and that it serves as an essen- the United States to prevent the spread of ‘‘(1) of a technical nature, emphasizing tial barrier to the spread of nuclear weapons. weapons of mass destruction to additional techniques for detecting, deterring, moni- (2) The IAEA furthers United States na- states or to terrorist organizations, and to toring, interdicting, and countering pro- tional security objectives by helping to pre- ensure that other nations’ obligations to re- liferation; vent the proliferation of nuclear weapons duce their stockpiles of such arms in accord- ‘‘(2) designed to encourage effective and material, especially through its work on ef- ance with treaties, executive agreements, or mutually beneficial relations and increased fective verification and safeguards measures. political commitments are fulfilled. understanding between the United States (3) The IAEA can also perform a critical (2) In particular, it is in the vital national and friendly countries; and role in monitoring and verifying aspects of ‘‘(3) designed to improve the ability of security interests of the United States to en- nuclear weapons reduction agreements be- sure that— friendly countries to utilize their resources tween nuclear weapons states. with maximum effectiveness, thereby con- (A) all stocks of nuclear weapons and (4) As the IAEA has negotiated and devel- weapons-usable nuclear material in the Rus- tributing to greater self-reliance by such oped more effective verification and safe- countries. sian Federation are secure and accounted guards measures, it has experienced signifi- for; ‘‘(d) PRIORITY TO CERTAIN COUNTRIES.—In cant real growth in its mission, especially in (B) stocks of nuclear weapons and weap- selecting military and foreign governmental the vital area of nuclear safeguards inspec- personnel for education and training pursu- ons-usable nuclear material that are excess tions. to military needs in the Russian Federation ant to this section, priority shall be given to (5) Nearly two decades of zero budget are monitored and reduced; personnel from countries for which the Sec- growth have affected the ability of the IAEA (C) any chemical or biological weapons, re- retary of State has given priority under sec- to carry out its mission and to hire and related materials, and facilities in the Russian tion 583(b).’’. tain the most qualified inspectors and man- Federation are destroyed; SEC. 305. RELOCATION OF SCIENTISTS. agers, as evidenced in the decreasing propor- (D) the Russian Federation’s nuclear weap- (a) REINSTATEMENT OF CLASSIFICATION AU- tion of such personnel who hold doctorate ons complex is reduced to a size appropriate THORITY.—Section 4 of the Soviet Scientists degrees. to its post-Cold War missions, and its experts Immigration Act of 1992 (Public Law 102–509; (6) Although voluntary contributions by in weapons of mass destruction technologies 106 Stat. 3316; 8 U.S.C. 1153 note) is amended the United States lessen the IAEA’s budg- are shifted to gainful and sustainable civil- by striking subsection (d) and inserting the etary constraints, they cannot readily be ian employment; following: used for the long-term capital investments (E) the Russian Federation’s export con- ‘‘(d) DURATION OF AUTHORITY.—The author- or permanent staff increases necessary to an trol system blocks any proliferation of weap- ity under subsection (a) shall be in effect effective IAEA safeguards regime. ons of mass destruction, the means of deliv- during the following periods: (7) It was not the intent of Congress that ering such weapons, and materials, equip- ‘‘(1) The period beginning on the date of the United States contributions to all United ment, know-how, or technology that would the enactment of this Act and ending 4 years Nations-related organizations and activities be used to develop, produce, or deliver such after such date. be reduced pursuant to the Admiral James weapons; and ‘‘(2) The period beginning on the date of W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Rela- (F) these objectives are accomplished with the enactment of the Security Assistance tions Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 sufficient monitoring and transparency to Act of 2001 and ending 4 years after such and 2001 (as enacted into law by section provide confidence that they have in fact date.’’. 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106–113; 113 Stat. been accomplished and that the funds pro- (b) LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF SCIENTISTS 1501A–405 et seq.), which sets 22 percent as- vided to accomplish these objectives have ELIGIBLE FOR VISAS UNDER AUTHORITY.—Sub- sessment rates as benchmarks for the gen- been spent efficiently and effectively. section (c) of such section is amended by eral United Nations budget, the Food and (3) United States programs should be de- striking ‘‘750’’ and inserting ‘‘950’’. Agricultural Organization, the World Health signed to accomplish these vital objectives (c) LIMITATION ON ELIGIBILITY.—Subsection Organization, and the International Labor in the Russian Federation as rapidly as pos- (a) of such section is amended by adding at Organization. Rather, contributions for im- sible, and the President should develop and the end the following new sentence: ‘‘A sci- portant and effective agencies such as the present to Congress a plan for doing so. entist is not eligible for designation under IAEA should be maintained at levels com- (4) Substantial progress has been made in this subsection if the scientist has pre- mensurate with the criticality of its mission. United States-Russian Federation coopera- viously been granted the status of an alien (b) ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE INTER- tive programs to achieve these objectives, lawfully admitted for permanent residence NATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY.—It is the but much more remains to be done to reduce (as defined in section 101(a)(20) of the Immi- sense of Congress that— the urgent risks to United States national gration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (1) the Secretary should negotiate a grad- security posed by the current state of the 1101(a)(20))).’’. ual and sustained increase in the regular Russian Federation’s weapons of mass de- (d) CONSULTATION REQUIREMENT.—The At- budget of the International Atomic Energy struction stockpiles and complexes. torney General shall consult with the Sec- Agency, which should begin with the 2002 (5) The threats posed by inadequate man- retary, the Secretary of Defense, the Sec- budget; agement of weapons of mass destruction

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stockpiles and complexes in the Russian Fed- (2) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- subsection that are outstanding as of Octo- eration remain urgent. Incidents in years TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional ber 1, 2001. immediately preceding 2001, which have been committees’’ means— (2) EXCHANGE OF OBLIGATIONS.— cited by the Russia Task Force of the Sec- (A) the Committee on International Rela- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Facility shall notify retary of Energy’s Advisory Board, include— tions and the Committee on Appropriations the agency primarily responsible for admin- (A) a conspiracy at one of the Russian Fed- of the House of Representatives; and istering part I of the Foreign Assistance Act eration’s largest nuclear weapons facilities (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of 1961 of an agreement entered into under to steal nearly enough highly enriched ura- and the Committee on Appropriations of the paragraph (1) with the Russian Federation to nium for a nuclear bomb; Senate. exchange a new obligation for outstanding (B) an attempt by an employee of the Rus- (3) COST.—The term ‘‘cost’’ has the mean- obligations. sian Federation’s premier nuclear weapons ing given that term in section 502(5) of the (B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—At the di- facility to sell nuclear weapons designs to Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. rection of the Facility, the old obligations agents of Iraq and Afghanistan; and 661a(5)). that are the subject of the agreement shall (C) the theft of radioactive material from a (4) FACILITY.—The term ‘‘Facility’’ means be canceled and a new debt obligation for the Russian Federation submarine base. the Russian Nonproliferation Investment Fa- Russian Federation shall be established re- (6) Addressing these threats to United cility established in the Department of the lating to the agreement, and the agency pri- States and world security will ultimately Treasury by section 314. marily responsible for administering part I consume billions of dollars, a burden that (5) SOVIET-ERA DEBT.—The term ‘‘Soviet- of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 shall will have to be shared by the Russian Fed- era debt’’ means debt owed as a result of make an adjustment in its accounts to re- eration, the United States, and other govern- loans or credits provided by the United flect the debt reduction. ments, if this objective is to be achieved. States (or any agency of the United States) (c) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.— (7) The creation of new funding streams to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The following additional terms and condi- could accelerate progress in reducing these SEC. 314. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RUSSIAN NON- tions shall apply to the reduction of Soviet- threats to United States security and help PROLIFERATION INVESTMENT FA- era debt under subsection (a)(1) in the same manner as such terms and conditions apply the government of the Russian Federation to CILITY. to the reduction of debt under section fulfill its responsibility for secure manage- There is established in the Department of 704(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of ment of its weapons stockpiles and com- the Treasury an entity to be known as the 1961: plexes as United States assistance phases ‘‘Russian Nonproliferation Investment Facil- (1) The provisions relating to repayment of out. ity’’ for the purpose of providing for the ad- principal under section 705 of the Foreign As- (8) The Russian Federation suffers from a ministration of debt reduction in accordance sistance Act of 1961. significant foreign debt burden, a substantial with this subtitle. SEC. 315. REDUCTION OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERA- (2) The provisions relating to interest on proportion of which it inherited from the So- new obligations under section 706 of the For- viet Union. The Russian Federation is taking TION’S SOVIET-ERA DEBT OWED TO THE UNITED STATES, GENERALLY. eign Assistance Act of 1961. full responsibility for this debt, but the bur- (a) AUTHORITY TO REDUCE SOVIET-ERA SEC. 316. REDUCTION OF SOVIET-ERA DEBT den of debt repayment could threaten Rus- DEBT.— OWED TO THE UNITED STATES AS A sian Federation economic reform, particu- (1) AUTHORITY.— RESULT OF CREDITS EXTENDED larly in 2003 and beyond. (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in UNDER TITLE I OF THE AGRICUL- (9) The Russian Federation’s need for debt subparagraph (B), and subject to section 321, TURAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1954. relief has been the subject of discussions be- the President may reduce the amount of So- (a) AUTHORITY TO REDUCE CERTAIN SOVIET- tween the United States and the Russian viet-era debt owed by the Russian Federa- ERA DEBT.— Federation at the highest levels and is cited tion to the United States (or any agency of by United States officials as one reason why (1) AUTHORITY.—Notwithstanding any the United States) that is outstanding as of other provision of law, and subject to section the Russian Federation has recognized that October 1, 2001. its future lies with the West. 321, the President may reduce the amount of (B) EXCEPTION.—The authority of subpara- Soviet-era debt owed to the United States (10) Past debt-for-environment exchanges, graph (A) to reduce Soviet-era debt does not in which a portion of a country’s foreign (or any agency of the United States) by the include any debt that is described in section Russian Federation that is outstanding as of debt is canceled in return for certain envi- 316(a)(1). ronmental commitments or payments by October 1, 2001, as a result of any credits ex- (2) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.—The tended under title I of the Agricultural that country, provide a model for a possible President shall notify the appropriate con- debt-for-nonproliferation exchange with the Trade Development and Assistance Act of gressional committees of his intention to re- 1954 (7 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). Russian Federation, which could be designed duce the amount of the Russian Federation’s to provide additional funding for non- (2) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.—The Soviet-era debt at least 15 days in advance of President shall notify the appropriate con- proliferation and arms reduction initiatives. any formal determination to do so. (11) Most of the Russian Federation’s offi- gressional committees of his intention to re- (3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— cial bilateral debt is held by United States duce the amount of the Russian Federation’s (A) IN GENERAL.—For the cost of the reduc- Soviet-era debt described in paragraph (1) at allies that are advanced industrial democ- tion of any Soviet-era debt pursuant to this least 15 days in advance of any formal deter- racies. Since the issues described pose section, there are authorized to be appro- mination to do so. threats to United States allies as well, priated to the President— (3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— United States leadership that results in a (i) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and (A) IN GENERAL.—For the cost of the reduc- larger contribution from United States allies (ii) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2003. tion of any Soviet-era debt pursuant to this to cooperative threat reduction activities (B) LIMITATION.—The authority provided section, there are authorized to be appro- will be needed. by this section shall be available only to the priated to the President— (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this sub- extent that appropriations for the cost of the (i) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and title are— modification of any Soviet-era debt pursuant (ii) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2003. (1) to recognize the vital interests of the to this section are made in advance. (B) LIMITATION.—The authority provided United States, its allies, and the Russian (4) CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS INAPPLICABLE.— by this section shall be available only to the Federation in reducing the threats to inter- (A) IN GENERAL.—A reduction of Soviet-era extent that appropriations for the cost of the national security described in the findings debt pursuant to this section shall not be modification of any Soviet-era debt pursuant set forth in subsection (a); considered assistance for the purposes of any to this section are made in advance. (2) to facilitate the accomplishment of the provision of law limiting assistance to a (b) IMPLEMENTATION OF SOVIET-ERA DEBT United States objectives described in the country. REDUCTION.— findings set forth in subsection (a) by pro- (B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—The author- (1) IN GENERAL.—Any reduction of Soviet- viding for the alleviation of a portion of the ity of this section may be exercised notwith- era debt pursuant to subsection (a) shall be— Russian Federation’s foreign debt, thus al- standing section 620(r) of the Foreign Assist- (A) implemented pursuant to the terms of lowing the use of additional resources for ance Act of 1961 or section 321 of the Inter- a Russian Nonproliferation Investment these purposes; and national Development and Food Assistance Agreement authorized under section 318; and (3) to ensure that resources freed from debt Act of 1975. (B) accomplished at the direction of the in the Russian Federation are targeted to (b) IMPLEMENTATION OF SOVIET-ERA DEBT Facility by the exchange of a new obligation the accomplishment of the United States ob- REDUCTION.— for obligations of the type referred to in such jectives described in the findings set forth in (1) IN GENERAL.—Any reduction of Soviet- subsection that are outstanding as of Octo- subsection (a). era debt pursuant to subsection (a) shall be— ber 1, 2001. (A) implemented pursuant to the terms of (2) EXCHANGE OF OBLIGATIONS.— SEC. 313. DEFINITIONS. a Russian Nonproliferation Investment (A) IN GENERAL.—The Facility shall notify In this subtitle: Agreement authorized under section 318; and the Commodity Credit Corporation of an (1) AGREEMENT.—The term ‘‘Agreement’’ (B) accomplished at the direction of the agreement entered into under paragraph (1) means the Russian Nonproliferation Invest- Facility by the exchange of a new obligation with an eligible country to exchange a new ment Agreement provided for in section 318. for obligations of the type referred to in such obligation for outstanding obligations.

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(B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—At the di- (3) LIMITATION.—The authority provided by (c) USE OF EXISTING MECHANISMS.—It is the rection of the Facility, the old obligations paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be available only sense of Congress that, to the extent prac- that are the subject of the agreement shall to the extent that appropriations for the ticable, the boards and administrative mech- be canceled and a new debt obligation shall cost of the modification of any debt pursuant anisms of existing threat reduction and non- be established for the Russian Federation re- to such paragraphs are made in advance. proliferation programs should be used in the lating to the agreement, and the Commodity (4) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—Notwith- administration and oversight of programs Credit Corporation shall make an adjust- standing any other provision of law, the and projects under the Agreement. ment in its accounts to reflect the debt re- President shall, in accordance with this sec- SEC. 319. STRUCTURE OF DEBT-FOR-NON- duction. tion, establish the terms and conditions PROLIFERATION ARRANGEMENTS. (c) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.— under which loans and credits may be sold, It is the sense of Congress that any debt- The following additional terms and condi- reduced, or canceled pursuant to this sec- for-nonproliferation arrangements with the tions shall apply to the reduction of Soviet- tion. Russian Federation should provide for grad- era debt under subsection (a)(1) in the same (5) ADMINISTRATION.— ual debt relief over a period of years, with manner as such terms and conditions apply (A) IN GENERAL.—The Facility shall notify debt relief to be suspended if more than two to the reduction of debt under section the Administrator of the agency primarily years’ worth of funds remain unobligated for 604(a)(1) of the Agricultural Trade Develop- responsible for administering part I of the approved nonproliferation programs or ment and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U.S.C. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or the Com- projects. 1738c): modity Credit Corporation, as the case may SEC. 320. INDEPENDENT MEDIA AND THE RULE (1) The provisions relating to repayment of be, of purchasers that the President has de- OF LAW. principal under section 605 of such Act. termined to be eligible under paragraph Subject to section 321, of the agreed funds (2) The provisions relating to interest on (1)(B), and shall direct such agency or Cor- saved by the Russian Federation as a result new obligations under section 606 of such poration, as the case may be, to carry out of any debt relief provided pursuant to this Act. the sale, reduction, or cancellation of a loan subtitle, up to 10 percent may be used to pro- SEC. 317. AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE IN DEBT-FOR- pursuant to such paragraph. mote a vibrant, independent media sector NONPROLIFERATION EXCHANGES and the rule of law in the Russian Federa- AND DEBT BUYBACKS. (B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—Such agency or Corporation, as the case may be, shall tion through an endowment to support the (a) LOANS AND CREDITS ELIGIBLE FOR SALE, establishment of a ‘‘Center for an Inde- REDUCTION, OR CANCELLATION.— make an adjustment in its accounts to re- pendent Press and the Rule of Law’’ in the (1) DEBT-FOR-NONPROLIFERATION EX- flect the sale, reduction, or cancellation. (b) DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS.—The proceeds Russian Federation, which shall be directed CHANGES.— from a sale, reduction, or cancellation of a by a joint United States-Russian Board of (A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any loan sold, reduced, or canceled pursuant to Directors in which the majority of members, other provision of law, and subject to section this section shall be deposited in the United including the chairman, shall be United 321, the President may, in accordance with States Government account or accounts es- States personnel, and which shall be respon- this section, sell to any purchaser eligible tablished for the repayment of such loan. sible for management of the endowment, its under subparagraph (B), any loan or credit funds, and the Center’s programs. described in section 315(a)(1), or any credit SEC. 318. RUSSIAN NONPROLIFERATION INVEST- MENT AGREEMENT. described in section 316(a)(1), or on receipt of SEC. 321. NONPROLIFERATION REQUIREMENT. (a) AUTHORITY.—Subject to section 321, the (a) PROLIFERATION TO STATE SPONSORS OF payment from an eligible purchaser, reduce Secretary is authorized, in consultation with TERRORISM.—The authorities granted under or cancel any such loan or credit or portion other appropriate officials of the Federal sections 315, 316, 317, 318, and 320 may not be thereof, only for the purpose of facilitating a Government, to enter into an agreement exercised, and funds may not be expended, debt-for-nonproliferation exchange to sup- with the Russian Federation concerning the unless and until— port activities that further United States ob- use of the funds saved by that country as a (1) the Russian Federation makes material jectives described in the findings set forth in result of any debt relief provided pursuant to progress in stemming the flow of sensitive section 312(a). this subtitle. An agreement entered into goods, technologies, material, and know-how (B) ELIGIBLE PURCHASER.—A loan or credit under this section may be referred to as the related to the design, development, and pro- may be sold, reduced, or canceled under sub- ‘‘Russian Nonproliferation Investment duction of weapons of mass destruction and paragraph (A) with respect to a purchaser Agreement’’. the means to deliver them to countries that who presents plans satisfactory to the Presi- (b) CONTENT OF AGREEMENT.—The Russian have been determined by the Secretary, for dent for using the loan or credit for the pur- Nonproliferation Investment Agreement the purposes of section 40 of the Arms Export pose of engaging in debt-for-nonproliferation shall ensure that— Control Act, section 620A of the Foreign As- exchange to support activities that further (1) a significant proportion of the funds sistance Act, or section 6(j) of the Export Ad- United States objectives described in the saved by the Russian Federation as a result ministration Act of 1979, to have repeatedly findings set forth in section 312(a). of any debt relief provided pursuant to this provided support for acts of international (C) CONSULTATION REQUIREMENT.—Before subtitle is devoted to nonproliferation pro- terrorism; and the sale under subparagraph (A) to any pur- grams and projects; (2) the President certifies to the appro- chaser eligible under subparagraph (B), or (2) funding of each such program or project priate congressional committees that the any reduction or cancellation under subpara- is approved by the United States Govern- condition required in paragraph (1) has been graph (A), of any loan or credit made to the ment, either directly or through its rep- met. Russian Federation, the President shall con- resentation on any governing board that (b) ANNUAL DETERMINATION.—If, in any an- sult with that country concerning the may be directed or established to manage nual report to Congress submitted pursuant amount of loans or credits to be sold, re- these funds; to section 325, the President cannot certify duced, or canceled and their uses for debt- (3) administration and oversight of non- that the Russian Federation continues to for-nonproliferation exchanges to support proliferation programs and projects incor- meet the condition required in subsection activities that further United States objec- porate best practices from established threat (a)(1), then, subject to the provisions of sub- tives described in the findings set forth in reduction and nonproliferation assistance section (c), the authorities granted under section 312(a). programs; under sections 315, 316, 317, 318, and 320 may (D) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (4) each program or project funded pursu- not be exercised, and funds may not be ex- For the cost of the reduction of any debt ant to the Agreement is subject to audits pended, unless and until such certification is pursuant to subparagraph (A), amounts au- conducted by or for the United States Gov- made to the appropriate congressional com- thorized to be appropriated under sections ernment; mittees. 315(a)(3) and 316(a)(3) shall be made available (5) unobligated funds for investments pur- (c) PRESIDENTIAL WAIVER.—The President for such reduction of debt pursuant to sub- suant to the Agreement are segregated from may waive the requirements of subsection paragraph (A). other Russian Federation funds and invested (b) for a fiscal year if the President deter- (2) DEBT BUYBACKS.—Notwithstanding any in financial instruments guaranteed or in- mines that imposition of those requirements other provision of law, the President may, in sured by the United States Government; in that fiscal year would be counter to the accordance with this section, sell to the Rus- (6) the funds that are devoted to programs national interest of the United States and so sian Federation any loan or credit described and projects pursuant to the Agreement are reports to the appropriate congressional in section 315(a)(1) or any credit described in not subject to any taxation by the Russian committees. section 316(a)(1), or on receipt of payment Federation; SEC. 322. DISCUSSION OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION from the Russian Federation, reduce or can- (7) all matters relating to the intellectual DEBT REDUCTION FOR NON- cel such loan or credit or portion thereof, if property rights and legal liabilities of United PROLIFERATION WITH OTHER CRED- the purpose of doing so is to facilitate a debt States firms in a given project are agreed ITOR STATES. buyback by the Russian Federation of its upon before the expenditure of funds is au- The President and such other appropriate own qualified debt and the Russian Federa- thorized for that project; and officials as the President may designate tion uses a substantial additional amount of (8) not less than 75 percent of the funds shall institute discussions in the Paris Club its local currency to support activities that made available for each nonproliferation of creditor states with the objectives of— further United States objectives described in program or project under the Agreement is (1) reaching agreement that each member the findings set forth in section 312(a). spent in the Russian Federation. of the Paris Club is authorized to negotiate

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INDEPENDENT STATES OF THE FORMER pendent states of the former Soviet Union to and SOVIET UNION DEFINED. ensure efficiency and further United States (3) reaching agreement, as appropriate, to In this subtitle, the term ‘‘independent national security interests; establish a unified debt exchange fund to states of the former Soviet Union’’ has the (4) encourage companies and nongovern- manage and provide financial transparency meaning given the term in section 3 of the mental organizations involved in non- for the resources provided through the debt FREEDOM Support Act (22 U.S.C. 5801). proliferation efforts of the independent exchanges. SEC. 334. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEE ON states of the former Soviet Union to volun- SEC. 323. IMPLEMENTATION OF UNITED STATES NONPROLIFERATION ASSISTANCE tarily report these efforts to the Committee; POLICY. TO THE INDEPENDENT STATES OF (5) arrange for the preparation of analyses It is the sense of Congress that implemen- THE FORMER SOVIET UNION. on the issues and problems relating to the tation of debt-for-nonproliferation programs (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established coordination between the United States and with the Russian Federation should be over- within the executive branch of the Govern- other countries with respect to nonprolifera- seen by the Committee on Nonproliferation ment an interagency committee known as tion efforts in the independent states of the Assistance to the Independent States of the the ‘‘Committee on Nonproliferation Assist- former Soviet Union; and Former Soviet Union (established pursuant ance to the Independent States of the (6) consider, and make recommendations to section 334 of this Act). Former Soviet Union’’ (in this subtitle re- to the President and Congress with respect SEC. 324. CONSULTATIONS WITH CONGRESS. ferred to as the ‘‘Committee’’). to, proposals for new legislation or regula- The President shall consult with the ap- (b) MEMBERSHIP.— tions relating to United States nonprolifera- propriate congressional committees on a (1) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall be tion efforts in the independent states of the periodic basis to review the operations of the composed of five members, as follows: former Soviet Union as may be necessary. Facility and the Russian Federation’s eligi- (A) A representative of the Department of SEC. 336. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. bility for benefits from the Facility. State designated by the Secretary of State. All United States departments and agen- (B) A representative of the Department of SEC. 325. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS. cies shall provide, to the extent permitted by Energy designated by the Secretary of En- Not later than December 31, 2002, and not law, such information and assistance as may ergy. later than December 31 of each year there- be requested by the Committee in carrying (C) A representative of the Department of after, the President shall prepare and trans- out its functions and activities under this Defense designated by the Secretary of De- mit to Congress a report concerning the op- subtitle. fense. eration of the Facility during the fiscal year SEC. 337. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION. (D) A representative of the Department of preceding the fiscal year in which the report Information which has been submitted or Commerce designated by the Secretary of is transmitted. The report on a fiscal year received in confidence shall not be publicly Commerce. shall include— disclosed, except to the extent required by (E) A representative of the Assistant to the (1) a description of the activities under- law, and such information shall be used by President for National Security Affairs des- taken by the Facility during the fiscal year; the Committee only for the purpose of car- ignated by the Assistant to the President. (2) a description of any agreement entered rying out the functions and activities set (2) LEVEL OF REPRESENTATION.—The Sec- into under this subtitle; forth in this subtitle. retary of a department named in subpara- (3) a description of any grants that have SEC. 338. STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION. graph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of paragraph (1) been provided pursuant to the agreement; Nothing in this subtitle— shall designate as the department’s rep- and (1) applies to the data-gathering, regu- resentative an official of that department (4) a summary of the results of audits per- latory, or enforcement authority of any ex- who is not below the level of an Assistant formed in the fiscal year pursuant to the isting United States department or agency Secretary of the department. agreement. over nonproliferation efforts in the inde- (c) CHAIR.—The representative of the As- pendent states of the former Soviet Union, Subtitle C—Nonproliferation Assistance sistant to the President for National Secu- and the review of those efforts undertaken Coordination rity Affairs shall serve as Chair of the Com- by the Committee shall not in any way su- SEC. 331. SHORT TITLE. mittee. The Chair may invite the head of any persede or prejudice any other process pro- This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Non- other department or agency of the United vided by law; or proliferation Assistance Coordination Act of States to designate a representative of that (2) applies to any activity that is report- 2001’’. department or agency to participate from able pursuant to title V of the National Se- time to time in the activities of the Com- SEC. 332. FINDINGS. curity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 413 et seq.). Congress finds that— mittee. TITLE IV—EXPEDITING THE MUNITIONS (1) United States nonproliferation efforts SEC. 335. DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE. LICENSING PROCESS in the independent states of the former So- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Committee shall viet Union have achieved important results have primary continuing responsibility with- SEC. 401. LICENSE OFFICER STAFFING. in ensuring that weapons of mass destruc- in the executive branch of the Government (a) FUNDING.—Of the amounts authorized tion, weapons-usable material and tech- for— to be appropriated under the appropriations nology, and weapons-related knowledge re- (1) monitoring United States nonprolifera- account entitled ‘‘DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR main beyond the reach of terrorists and tion efforts in the independent states of the PROGRAMS’’ for fiscal years 2002 and 2003, not weapons-proliferating states; former Soviet Union; and less than $10,000,000 shall be made available (2) although these efforts are in the United (2) coordinating the implementation of each such fiscal year for the Office of De- States national security interest, the effec- United States policy with respect to such ef- fense Trade Controls of the Department of tiveness of these efforts suffers from a lack forts. State for salaries and expenses. of coordination within and among United (b) DUTIES SPECIFIED.—In carrying out the (b) ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE REVIEW OFFI- States Government agencies; responsibilities described in subsection (a), CERS.—Effective January 1, 2002, the Sec- (3) increased spending and investment by the Committee shall— retary shall assign to the Office of Defense the United States private sector on non- (1) arrange for the preparation of analyses Trade Controls of the Department of State a proliferation efforts in the independent on the issues and problems relating to co- sufficient number of license review officers states of the former Soviet Union, specifi- ordination within and among United States to ensure that the average weekly caseload cally, spending and investment by the departments and agencies on nonprolifera- for each officer does not exceed 40. United States private sector in job creation tion efforts of the independent states of the (c) DETAILEES.—For the purpose of expe- initiatives and proposals for unemployed former Soviet Union; diting license reviews, the Secretary of De- Russian Federation weapons scientists and (2) arrange for the preparation of analyses fense should ensure that 10 military officers technicians, are making an important con- on the issues and problems relating to co- are continuously detailed to the Office of De- tribution in ensuring that knowledge related ordination between the United States public fense Trade Controls of the Department of to weapons of mass destruction remains be- and private sectors on nonproliferation ef- State on a nonreimbursable basis. yond the reach of terrorists and weapons- forts in the independent states of the former SEC. 402. FUNDING FOR DATABASE AUTOMATION. proliferating states; and Soviet Union, including coordination be- Of the amounts authorized to be appro- (4) increased spending and investment by tween public and private spending on non- priated under the appropriations account en- the United States private sector on nonproliferation programs of the independent titled ‘‘CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND’’ for fiscal proliferation efforts in the independent states of the former Soviet Union and coordi- years 2002 and 2003, not less than $4,000,000

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In (a) OBJECTIVE.—The Secretary shall estab- more than $10,000 per violation’’; such action, the validity, amount, and appro- lish a secure, Internet-based system for the (2) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- priateness of such penalty shall not be sub- filing and review of applications for export of section (c); and ject to review. Munitions List items. (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the fol- ‘‘(3) The Secretary may remit or mitigate (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC SYS- lowing: any penalties imposed under paragraph (1) if, TEM.—Of the amounts made available pursu- ‘‘(b) Any person, other than a person de- in his or her opinion— ant to section 402, not less than $3,000,000 scribed in subsection (a), required to submit ‘‘(A) the penalties were incurred without each such fiscal year shall be made available export information, shall file such informa- willful negligence or fraud; or to fully automate the Defense Trade Applica- tion in accordance with any rule, regulation, ‘‘(B) other circumstances exist that justify tion System, and to ensure that the system— or order issued pursuant to this chapter. In a remission or mitigation. (1) is a secure, electronic system for the the event any such information or reports ‘‘(4) If, pursuant to section 306, the Sec- filing and review of Munitions List license are not filed within such prescribed period, retary delegates functions under this section applications; the Secretary of Commerce (and officers of to another agency, the provisions of law of (2) is accessible by United States compa- the Department of Commerce designated by that agency relating to penalty assessment, nies through the Internet for the purpose of the Secretary) may impose a civil penalty remission or mitigation of such penalties, filing and tracking their Munitions List li- not to exceed $1,000 for each day’s delin- collection of such penalties, and limitations cense applications; and quency beyond the prescribed period, but not of actions and compromise of claims, shall (3) is capable of exchanging data with— more than $10,000 per violation.’’. apply. (A) the Export Control Automated Support (f) ADDITIONAL PENALTIES.— ‘‘(5) Any amount paid in satisfaction of a System of the Department of Commerce; (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 305 of title 13, civil penalty imposed under this section or (B) the Foreign Disclosure and Technology United States Code, is amended to read as section 304 shall be deposited into the gen- Information System and the USXPORTS follows: eral fund of the Treasury and credited as systems of the Department of Defense; ‘‘SEC. 305. PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL EXPORT miscellaneous receipts. (C) the Export Control System of the Cen- INFORMATION ACTIVITIES. ‘‘(d) ENFORCEMENT.—(1) The Secretary of tral Intelligence Agency; and ‘‘(a) CRIMINAL PENALTIES.—(1) Any person Commerce may designate officers or employ- (D) the Proliferation Information Network who knowingly fails to file or knowingly ees of the Office of Export Enforcement to System of the Department of Energy. submits false or misleading export informa- conduct investigations pursuant to this tion through the Shippers Export Declara- (c) MUNITIONS LIST DEFINED.—In this sec- chapter. In conducting such investigations, tion, the term ‘‘Munitions List’’ means the tion (SED) (or any successor document) or those officers or employees may, to the ex- United States Munitions List of defense arti- the Automated Export System (AES) shall tent necessary or appropriate to the enforce- cles and defense services controlled under be subject to a fine not to exceed $10,000 per ment of this chapter, exercise such authori- section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 violation or imprisonment for not more than ties as are conferred upon them by other U.S.C. 2778). 5 years, or both. laws of the United States, subject to policies ‘‘(2) Any person who knowingly reports any SEC. 404. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE AUTOMATED and procedures approved by the Attorney information on or uses the SED or the AES General. EXPORT SYSTEM. to further any illegal activity shall be sub- (a) CONTRIBUTION TO THE AUTOMATED EX- ‘‘(2) The Commissioner of Customs may ject to a fine not to exceed $10,000 per viola- designate officers or employees of the Cus- PORT SYSTEM.—Not less than $250,000 of the tion or imprisonment for not more than 5 amounts provided under section 302 for each toms Service to enforce the provisions of years, or both. this chapter, or to conduct investigations fiscal year shall be available for the purpose ‘‘(3) Any person who is convicted under pursuant to this chapter. of— this subsection shall, in addition to any ‘‘(e) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary of Com- (1) providing the Department of State with other penalty, be subject to forfeiting to the merce shall promulgate regulations for the full access to the Automated Export System; United States— implementation and enforcement of this sec- (2) ensuring that the system is modified to ‘‘(A) any of that person’s interest in, secu- tion. meet the needs of the Department of State, rity of, claim against, or property or con- ‘‘(f) EXEMPTION.—The criminal fines pro- if such modifications are consistent with the tractual rights of any kind in the goods or vided for in this section are exempt from the needs of other United States Government tangible items that were the subject of the provisions of section 3571 of title 18, United agencies; and violation; States Code.’’. (3) providing operational support. ‘‘(B) any of that person’s interest in, secu- (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (b) MANDATORY FILING.—The Secretary of rity of, claim against, or property or con- sections at the beginning of chapter 9 of title Commerce, with the concurrence of the Sec- tractual rights of any kind in tangible prop- 13, United States Code, is amended by strik- retary of State and the Secretary of Treas- erty that was used in the export or attempt ing the item relating to section 305 and in- ury, shall publish regulations in the Federal to export that was the subject of the viola- serting the following: Register to require, upon the effective date tion; and of those regulations, that all persons who are ‘‘(C) any of that person’s property consti- ‘‘305. Penalties for unlawful export informa- required to file export information under tuting, or derived from, any proceeds ob- tion activities.’’. chapter 9 of title 13, United States Code, to tained directly or indirectly as a result of SEC. 405. ADJUSTMENT OF THRESHOLD file such information through the Auto- the violation. AMOUNTS FOR CONGRESSIONAL RE- mated Export System. ‘‘(b) CIVIL PENALTIES.—The Secretary (and VIEW PURPOSES. (c) REQUIREMENT FOR INFORMATION SHAR- officers of the Department of Commerce spe- The Arms Export Control Act is amended— ING.—The Secretary shall conclude an infor- cifically designated by the Secretary) may (1) in section 3(d) (22 U.S.C. 2753(d))— mation-sharing arrangement with the heads impose a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 (A) in paragraphs (1) and (3)(A), by striking of United States Customs Service and the per violation on any person violating the ‘‘The President may not’’ and inserting Census Bureau— provisions of this chapter or any rule, regu- ‘‘Subject to paragraph (5), the President may (1) to allow the Department of State to ac- lation, or order issued thereunder, except as not’’; and cess information on controlled exports made provided in section 304. Such penalty may be (B) by adding at the end of the following through the United States Postal Service; in addition to any other penalty imposed by new paragraph: and law. ‘‘(5) In the case of a transfer to a member (2) to adjust the Automated Export System ‘‘(c) CIVIL PENALTY PROCEDURE.—(1) When country of the North Atlantic Treaty Orga- to parallel information currently collected a civil penalty is sought for a violation of nization (NATO) or Australia, Japan, or New by the Department of State. this section or of section 304, the charged Zealand that does not authorize a new sales (d) SECRETARY OF TREASURY FUNCTIONS.— party is entitled to receive a formal com- territory that includes any country other Section 303 of title 13, United States Code, is plaint specifying the charges and, at his or than such countries, the limitations on con- amended by striking ‘‘, other than by mail,’’. her request, to contest the charges in a hear- sent of the President set forth in paragraphs (e) FILING EXPORT INFORMATION, DELAYED ing before an administrative law judge. Any (1) and (3)(A) shall apply only if the transfer FILINGS, PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO FILE.— such hearing shall be conducted in accord- is— Section 304 of title 13, United States Code, is ance with sections 556 and 557 of title 5, ‘‘(A) a transfer of major defense equipment amended— United States Code. valued (in terms of its original acquisition (1) in subsection (a)— ‘‘(2) If any person fails to pay a civil pen- cost) at $25,000,000 or more; or (A) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘the alty imposed under this chapter, the Sec- ‘‘(B) a transfer of defense articles or de- penal sum of $1,000’’ and inserting ‘‘a penal retary may ask the Attorney General to fense services valued (in terms of its original sum of $10,000’’; and commence a civil action in an appropriate acquisition cost) at $100,000,000 or more).’’;

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ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STRATEGY. guidelines and requirements of the Nuclear case of’’ and inserting ‘‘(1) Subject to para- (a) REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 180 days Suppliers Group. graph (6), in the case of’’; after the date of enactment of this Act, and (4) Agreement by both governments to (ii) in paragraph (5)(C), by striking ‘‘(C) If’’ annually thereafter in connection with sub- bring their export controls in line with the and inserting ‘‘(C) Subject to paragraph (6), mission of congressional presentation mate- guidelines and requirements of the Zangger if’’; and rials for the foreign operations appropria- Committee. (iii) by adding at the end of the following tions budget request, the Secretary shall (5) Agreement by both governments to new paragraph: submit to the appropriate committees of bring their export controls in line with the ‘‘(6) The limitation in paragraph (1) and Congress a report setting forth a National guidelines, requirements, and annexes of the the requirement in paragraph (5)(C) shall Security Assistance Strategy for the United Missile Technology Control Regime. apply in the case of a letter of offer to sell to States. (6) Establishment of a modern, effective a member country of the North Atlantic (b) ELEMENTS OF THE STRATEGY.—The Na- system to protect and secure nuclear devices Treaty Organization (NATO) or Australia, tional Security Assistance Strategy shall— and materiel from unauthorized use, acci- Japan, or New Zealand that does not author- (1) set forth a 5-year plan for security as- dental employment, theft, espionage, mis- ize a new sales territory that includes any sistance programs; use, or abuse. country other than such countries only if the (2) be consistent with the National Secu- (7) Establishment of a modern, effective letter of offer involves— rity Strategy of the United States; system to control the export of sensitive ‘‘(A) sale of major defense equipment under (3) be coordinated with the Secretary of dual-use items, technology, technical infor- this Act for, or enhancement or upgrade of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint mation, and materiel that can be used in the major defense equipment at a cost of, Chiefs of Staff; design, development, or production of weap- $25,000,000 or more, as the case may be; and (4) identify overarching security assistance ons of mass destruction and ballistic mis- ‘‘(B) sale of defense articles or services for, objectives, including identification of the siles. or enhancement or upgrade of defense arti- role that specific security assistance pro- (8) Conduct of bilateral meetings between cles or services at a cost of, $100,000,000 or grams will play in achieving such objectives; Indian and Pakistani senior officials to dis- more, as the case may be; or (5) identify a primary security assistance cuss security issues, establish confidence ‘‘(C) sale of design and construction serv- objective, as well as specific secondary objec- building measures, and increase trans- ices for, or enhancement or upgrade of design tives, for individual countries; parency with regard to nuclear policies, pro- and construction services at a cost of, (6) identify, on a country-by-country basis, grams, stockpiles, capabilities, and delivery $300,000,000 or more, as the case may be.’’; how specific resources will be allocated to systems. and accomplish both primary and secondary ob- (b) REPORT.—Not later than March 1, 2003, (B) in subsection (c)— jectives; the President shall submit to the appro- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘(1) In the (7) discuss how specific types of assistance, priate committees of Congress a report de- case of’’ and inserting ‘‘(1) Subject to para- such as foreign military financing and inter- scribing United States efforts in pursuit of graph (5), in the case of’’; and national military education and training, the objectives listed in subsection (a), the (ii) by adding at the end the following new will be combined at the country level to progress made toward the achievement of paragraph: achieve United States objectives; and those objectives, and the likelihood that ‘‘(5) In the case of an application by a per- (8) detail, with respect to each of the para- each objective will be achieved by September son (other than with regard to a sale under graphs (1) through (7), how specific types of 30, 2003. section 21 or 22 of this Act) for a license for assistance provided pursuant to the Arms SEC. 602. REAL-TIME PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF the export to a member country of the North Export Control Act and Foreign Assistance RAW SEISMOLOGICAL DATA. Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or Act of 1961 are coordinated with United The head of the Air Force Technical Appli- Australia, Japan, or New Zealand that does States assistance programs administered by cations Center shall make available to the not authorize a new sales territory that in- the Department of Defense and other agen- public, immediately upon receipt or as soon cludes any country other than such coun- cies. after receipt as is possible, all raw seismo- tries, the limitation on the issuance of the (c) COVERED ASSISTANCE.—The National logical data provided to the United States license set forth in paragraph (1) shall apply Security Assistance Strategy shall cover as- Government by any international moni- only if the license is for export of— sistance provided under— toring organization that is directly respon- ‘‘(A) major defense equipment sold under a (1) section 23 of the Arms Export Control sible for seismological monitoring. contract in the amount of $25,000,000 or more; Act (22 U.S.C. 2763); SEC. 603. DETAILING UNITED STATES GOVERN- or (2) chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign As- MENTAL PERSONNEL TO INTER- ‘‘(B) defense articles or defense services sistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.); NATIONAL ARMS CONTROL AND NONPROLIFERATION ORGANIZA- sold under a contract in the amount of and TIONS. $100,000,000 or more.’’; and (3) section 516 of the Foreign Assistance (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con- (3) in section 63(a) (22 U.S.C. 2796b(a))— Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321i). sultation with the Secretaries of Defense and (A) by striking ‘‘In the case of’’ and insert- SEC. 502. SECURITY ASSISTANCE SURVEYS. Energy and the heads of other relevant ing ‘‘(1) Subject to paragraph (2), in the case (a) UTILIZATION.—The Secretary shall uti- United States departments and agencies, as of’’; and lize security assistance surveys in prepara- appropriate, shall develop measures to im- (B) by adding at the end the following new tion of the National Security Assistance prove the process by which United States paragraph: Strategy required pursuant to section 501 of Government personnel may be detailed to ‘‘(2) In the case of an agreement described this Act. international arms control and nonprolifera- in paragraph (1) that is entered into with a (b) FUNDING.—Of the amounts made avail- tion organizations without adversely affect- member country of the North Atlantic Trea- able for fiscal year 2002 under section 23 of ing the pay or career advancement of such ty Organization (NATO) or Australia, Japan, the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2763), personnel. or New Zealand, the limitation in paragraph $2,000,000 is authorized to be available to the (b) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than May (1) shall apply only if the agreement involves Secretary to conduct security assistance sur- 1, 2002, the Secretary shall submit a report to a lease or loan of— veys, or to request such a survey, on a reim- the Committee on Foreign Relations of the ‘‘(A) major defense equipment valued (in bursable basis, by the Department of Defense Senate and the Committee on International terms of its replacement cost less any depre- or other United States Government agencies. Relations of the House of Representatives ciation in its value) at $25,000,000 or more; or Such surveys shall be conducted consistent setting forth the measures taken under sub- ‘‘(B) defense articles valued (in terms of with the requirements of section 26 of the section (a). their replacement cost less any depreciation Arms Export Control Act. SEC. 604. DIPLOMATIC PRESENCE OVERSEAS. in their value) at $100,000,000 or more.’’. TITLE VI—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section SEC. 406. PERIODIC NOTIFICATION OF PENDING SEC. 601. NUCLEAR AND MISSILE NON- is to— APPLICATIONS FOR EXPORT LI- PROLIFERATION IN SOUTH ASIA. (1) elevate the stature given United States CENSES. (a) UNITED STATES POLICY.—It shall be the diplomatic initiatives relating to non- The Secretary shall submit, on a biannual policy of the United States, consistent with proliferation and political-military issues; basis, to the appropriate committees of Con- its obligations under the Treaty on the Non- and gress a report identifying— Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, to encour- (2) develop a group of highly specialized, (1) each outstanding application for a li- age and work with the governments of India technical experts with country expertise ca- cense to export under section 38 of the Arms and Pakistan to achieve the following objec- pable of administering the nonproliferation Export Control Act for which final adminis- tives by September 30, 2003: and political-military affairs functions of trative action has been withheld for longer (1) Continuation of a nuclear testing mora- the Department of State. than 180 days; and torium. (b) AUTHORITY.—To carry out the purposes (2) the referral status of each such applica- (2) Commitment not to deploy nuclear of subsection (a), the Secretary is authorized tion and any other relevant information. weapons. to establish the position of Counselor for

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Nonproliferation and Political Military Af- its national territory, it is preferable that (4) TAIWAN.—The President is authorized to fairs in United States diplomatic missions the second designated laboratory is not a transfer to the Taipei Economic and Cultural overseas to be filled by individuals who are United States Government facility. Further, Representative Office in the United States career Civil Service officers or Foreign Serv- it is not cost-effective to build and equip an- (which is the Taiwan instrumentality des- ice officers committed to follow-on assign- other Government laboratory to meet OPCW ignated pursuant to section 10(a) of the Tai- ments in the Nonproliferation or Political designation standards when such capability wan Relations Act) the ‘‘Kidd’’ class guided Military Affairs Bureaus of the Department already exists in the private sector. missile destroyers Kidd (DDG 993), Callaghan of State. (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF SECOND DESIGNATED (DDG 994), Scott (DDG 995), and Chandler (c) TRAINING.—After being selected to serve LABORATORY.— (DDG 996). The transfer of these 4 ‘‘Kidd’’ as Counselor, any person so selected shall (1) DIRECTIVE.—Not later than February 1, class guided missile destroyers shall be on a spend not less than 10 months in language 2002, the United States National Authority, sale basis under section 21 of the Arms Ex- training courses at the Foreign Service In- as designated under section 101 of the Chem- port Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761). stitute, or in technical courses administered ical Weapons Convention Implementation (b) GRANTS NOT COUNTED IN ANNUAL TOTAL by the Department of Defense, the Depart- Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6711), shall select, OF TRANSFERRED EXCESS DEFENSE ARTI- ment of Energy, or other appropriate depart- through competitive procedures, a commer- CLES.—The value of a vessel transferred to ments and agencies of the United States, ex- cial laboratory within the United States to another country on a grant basis under sec- cept that such requirement for training may pursue designation by the OPCW. tion 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 be waived by the Secretary. (2) DELEGATION.—The National Authority (22 U.S.C. 2321j) pursuant to authority pro- may delegate the authority and administra- SEC. 605. PROTECTION AGAINST AGRICULTURAL vided by subsection (a) shall not be counted BIOTERRORISM. tive responsibility for carrying out para- for the purposes of subsection (g) of that sec- graph (1) to one or more of the heads of the Of funds made available to carry out pro- tion in the aggregate value of excess defense agencies described in section 101(b)(2) of the grams under the Foreign Assistance Act of articles transferred to countries under that Chemical Weapons Convention Implementa- 1961, $1,500,000 may be made available to section in any fiscal year. tion Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6711(b)(2)). (c) COSTS OF TRANSFERS.—Notwithstanding North Carolina State University for the pur- (3) REPORT.—Not later than March 1, 2002, section 516(e)(1) of the Foreign Assistance pose of fingerprinting crop and livestock the National Authority shall submit to the Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j(e)(1)), any expense pathogens in order to enhance the ability of appropriate committees of Congress a report incurred by the United States in connection the United States Government to detect new detailing a plan for securing OPCW designa- with a transfer authorized to be made on a strains, determine their origin, and to facili- tion of a third United States laboratory by grant basis under subsection (a) or (b) shall tate research in pathogen epidemiology. December 1, 2003. be charged to the recipient. SEC. 606. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHEMICAL (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (d) REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT IN UNITED WEAPONS CONVENTION. (1) CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION.—The STATES SHIPYARDS.—To the maximum extent (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- term ‘‘Chemical Weapons Convention’’ practicable, the President shall require, as a lowing findings: means the Convention on the Prohibition of condition of the transfer of a vessel under (1) On April 24, 1997, the Senate provided Development, Production, Stockpiling and this section, that the country to which the its advice and consent to ratification of the Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their De- vessel is transferred have such repair or re- Chemical Weapons Convention subject to the struction, Opened for Signature and Signed furbishment of the vessel as is needed, before condition that no sample collected in the by the United States at Paris on January 13, the vessel joins the naval forces of that United States pursuant to the Convention 1993, including the following protocols and country, performed at a United States Navy would be transferred for analysis to any lab- memorandum of understanding: shipyard or other shipyard located in the oratory outside the territory of the United (A) The Annex on Chemicals. United States. States. (B) The Annex on Implementation and (e) EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY.—The author- (2) Congress enacted the same condition Verification. ity provided under subsection (a) shall expire into law as section 304(f)(1) of the Chemical (C) The Annex on the Protection of Con- at the end of the 2-year period beginning on Weapons Convention Implementation Act of fidential Information. the date of the enactment of this Act. 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6724(f)(1)). (D) The Resolution Establishing the Pre- f (3) Part II, paragraph 57, of the paratory Commission for the Organization Verification Annex of the Convention re- for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. WAIVING CERTAIN LIMITATIONS quires that all samples taken during a chal- (E) The Text on the Establishment of a IN THE USE OF FUNDS TO PAY lenge inspection under the Convention shall Preparatory Commission. THE COSTS OF PROJECTS IN RE- be analyzed by at least two laboratories that (2) OPCW.—The term ‘‘OPCW’’ means the SPONSE TO THE ATTACK ON THE have been designated as capable of con- Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical WORLD TRADE CENTER ducting such testing by the OPCW. Weapons established under the Convention. (4) The only United States laboratory cur- TITLE VII—AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER On December 20, 2001, the Senate rently designated by the OPCW is the United NAVAL VESSELS amended and passed S. 1637, as follows: States Army Edgewood Forensic Science SEC. 701. AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER NAVAL VES- S. 1637 Laboratory. SELS TO CERTAIN FOREIGN COUN- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (5) In order to meet the requirements of TRIES. resentatives of the United States of America in condition (18) of the resolution of ratifica- (a) AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER.— Congress assembled, tion of the Chemical Weapons Convention, (1) BRAZIL.—The President is authorized to SECTION 1. EXPENDITURES FOR EMERGENCY RE- and section 304 of the Chemical Weapons transfer to the Government of Brazil the LIEF IN RESPONSE TO TERRORIST Convention Implementation Act of 1998 (22 ‘‘Newport’’ class tank landing ship Peoria ATTACK. U.S.C. 6724), the United States must possess, (LST1183). Such transfer shall be on a sale In the case of use of the emergency fund at a minimum, a second OPCW-designated basis under section 21 of the Arms Export authorized by section 125 of title 23, United laboratory. Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761). States Code, to pay the costs of projects in (6) The possession of a second laboratory is (2) POLAND.—The President is authorized response to the attack on the World Trade necessary in view of the potential for a chal- to transfer to the Government of Poland the Center in New York City that occurred on lenge inspection to be initiated against the ‘‘Oliver Hazard Perry’’ class guided missile September 11, 2001— United States by a foreign nation. frigate Wadsworth (FFG 9). Such transfer (1) notwithstanding section 120(e) of that (7) To qualify as a designated laboratory, a shall be on a grant basis under section 516 of title, the Federal share of the cost of each laboratory must be certified under ISO Guide the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. such project shall be 100 percent; and 25 or a higher standard, and complete three 2321j). (2) notwithstanding section 125(d)(1) of that proficiency tests. The laboratory must have (3) TURKEY.—The President is authorized title, the Secretary of Transportation may the full capability to handle substances list- to transfer to the Government of Turkey the obligate more than $100,000,000 for those ed on Schedule 1 of the Annex on Schedules ‘‘Oliver Hazard Perry’’ class guided missile projects. of Chemicals of the Chemical Weapons Con- frigates Estocin (FFG 15) and Samuel Eliot f vention. In order to handle such substances Morrison (FFG 13). Each such transfer shall in the United States, a laboratory also must be on a sale basis under section 21 of the HONORING THE LIFE OF REX operate under a bailment agreement with Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761). DAVID ‘‘DAVE’’ THOMAS the United States Army. The President is further authorized to trans- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent (8) Several existing United States commer- fer to the Government of Turkey the ‘‘Knox’’ that the Senate proceed to consider- cial laboratories have approved quality con- class frigates Capadanno (FF 1093), Thomas ation of S. Res. 199 submitted earlier trol systems, already possess bailment agree- C. Hart (FF 1092), Donald B. Beary (FF 1085), ments with the United States Army, and McCandless (FF 1084), Reasoner (FF 1063), today by Senators LEVIN, DEWINE, and have the capabilities necessary to obtain and Bowen (FF 1079). The transfer of these 6 others. OPCW designation. ‘‘Knox’’ class frigates shall be on a grant The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (9) In order to bolster the legitimacy of basis under section 516 of the Foreign Assist- clerk will report the resolution by United States analysis of samples taken on ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321j). title.

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Forty percent of all callers into the There being no objection, the Senate able reputation to improve the lives of National Foundation for Adoption’s proceeded to consider the resolution. thousands of children; he personally toll free number cite trayliners, public Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, today donated millions of dollars to the Ar- service announcements and posters I join a large number of my colleagues thur G. James Cancer Hospital at Ohio that they have seen inside Wendy’s in the Senate in recognizing and State University, to Children’s Hos- Restaurants as the reason for their mourning the loss of a selfless, dedi- pital in Columbus, OH, and to the call. cated American who was an unyielding Thomas Center at Duke University, Dave was a tireless advocate for the advocate and activist for the cause of which he founded. Through these and adoption community, and thankfully adoption. many more charitable contributions, his legacy will live on through the Rex David ‘‘Dave’’ Thomas was born Dave Thomas advanced the American thousands of children who have found a on July 2, 1932, in Atlantic City, NJ, dream. He was a man who gave not out loving home because of his efforts. If and was adopted soon afterward by Rex of a sense of obligation but because he everyone subscribed to Dave’s theory and Auleva Thomas, who lived in Kala- believed it was simply the right thing that no child is ‘‘unadoptable,’’ this mazoo, MI. Dave Thomas passed away to do. world would be a better place. on January 8 of this year at the age of So, Madam President, David Thomas Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask 69. The bipartisan resolution which the was a remarkable man, and his too- unanimous consent that the resolution Senate is about to adopt, hopefully early death will leave many people and the preamble be agreed to en bloc, today, extends condolences to Dave’s with one fewer friend. He was greatly the motion to reconsider be laid upon wife of 47 years, Lorraine, and their 5 respected, much loved, and he will be the table, and that any statements re- children: Pam, Ken, Molly, Wendy, and deeply missed by all who knew him. lating to the resolution be printed in Lori, and their 16 grandchildren. The resolution, which I hope will be the RECORD. The Thomas family has much to be cleared for passage today, is a testa- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without proud of and to cherish. Dave Thomas ment to the respect and the high es- objection, it is so ordered. led a life of dynamic public and human teem in which this body holds Dave The resolution (S. Res. 199) was service. He was a man of vision, action, Thomas and his memory. agreed to. and compassion, and for generations to I ask unanimous consent that the The preamble was agreed to. come the fruits of his labor will con- names of the Senators, including our (The text of the resolution, with its tinue to improve the lives of the mul- Presiding Officer, who join me in spon- preamble, is printed in today’s RECORD titude of children who seek a perma- soring this resolution be printed in the under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) nent home and loving family and the RECORD. f There being no objection, the mate- multitude of families who wish to en- ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM rich their lives through adoption. rial was ordered to be printed in the Dave Thomas was 12 years old when RECORD, as follows: Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask he got his first restaurant job as a COSPONSORS OF THE DAVE THOMAS unanimous consent that the Senate counterman. At 20, he successfully RESOLUTION AS OF JANUARY 23, 2002 proceed to the consideration of S. Res. turned around four failing restaurant Senators Levin, DeWine, Landrieu, Stabe- 200 submitted earlier today by Sen- now, Craig, Clinton, Helms, Voinovich, ators KENNEDY and MIKULSKI. franchises. He became a millionaire by Rockefeller, Grassley, Baucus, Chafee, the age of 35. In 1969, Dave Thomas The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Crapo, Inhofe, Feinstein, Hollings, Lugar, clerk will report the resolution by started the company for which he is Hagel, Hutchison, Allen, McCain, Johnson, most famous, Wendy’s Old Fashioned Nickles, Burns, Sessions, and Durbin. title. The legislative clerk read as follows: Hamburgers. It was and is a success by Mr. JOHNSON. Madam President, A resolution (S. Res. 200) expressing the any standard. Dave Thomas was able, today I pay tribute to the life of Dave through sheer determination, unpre- sense of the Senate regarding the national Thomas. The adoption community has nutrition program for the elderly, on the oc- tentious know-how, and love for the suffered a huge loss through his death casion of the 30th anniversary of its estab- restaurant business, to rise to the top on January 8th, and I am pleased to be lishment. of his chosen field. Dave Thomas was a cosponsor of the Senate resolution There being no objection, the Senate exemplary in the degree to which he honoring his life. proceeded to consider the resolution. gave back. He became famous through As a founding member of the Con- Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask his numerous television commercials, gressional Coalition on Adoption, I unanimous consent that the resolution which were so successful because they have had the opportunity to recognize and preamble be agreed to en bloc, the reflected his magnetic and joyful per- people who have been exceptional advo- motion to reconsider be laid upon the sonality. He used that fame to become cates for the adoption community, and table, and that any statements relating one of the most outspoken proponents Dave Thomas is at the top of that list. to the resolution be printed in the of adoption in America. An adopted child himself, Dave RECORD. In 1992, he established the Dave Thomas made it his lifelong goal to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Thomas Foundation For Adoption, and find every child a home. In 1990, Dave objection, it is so ordered. he donated his speaking fees and prof- answered the call of President George The resolution (S. Res. 200) was its from the sale of his books to adop- Bush, who asked him to be the spokes- agreed to. tion causes. From 1990 through 2000, he person for his national adoption pro- The preamble was agreed to. headed up numerous White House adop- gram called ‘‘Adoption Works. . . . For (The text of the resolution, with its tion and foster care initiatives. His fin- Everyone.’’ After 2 years, Thomas de- preamble, is printed in today’s RECORD gerprints are on the Adoption and Safe cided he wanted to do more, and so he under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) Families Act of 1997, the purpose of created his own nonprofit organization f which is to decrease the number of to make it easier and more affordable children placed in foster care and to le- for people to adopt children. Thomas’ MEASURES PLACED ON THE CAL- gally free those who cannot be safely efforts, backed by the Congressional ENDAR—H.R. 3343, H.R. 1432, H.R. returned to their homes; the Adoption Coalition on Adoption, have stream- 3487, H.R. 400, H.R. 3529, H.R. 2362, Awareness postage stamp, and the lined the adoption process and reduced H.R. 3504, H.R. 2742, AND H.R. 3441 shaping of health policy for numerous the financial barriers many families Mr. REID. I understand the following corporations to cover adoption benefits face when they adopt children, espe- bills are at the desk, having been read and expenses. cially those with special needs. for the first time: H.R. 3343, H.R. 1432, Though Dave Thomas was a success- The Dave Thomas Foundation for H.R. 3487, H.R. 400, H.R. 3529, H.R. 2362, ful businessman, as well as a generous Adoption provides a voice for 134,000 H.R. 3504, H.R. 2742 and H.R. 3441.

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HUDSON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNITED ered to have received a second reading of H.R. 622, the Adoption Tax Credit STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT en bloc, and I would object to any fur- Act, with the Daschle economic recov- OF VIRGINIA, VICE A NEW POSITION CREATED BY PUBLIC LAW 106–553, APPROVED DECEMBER 21, 2000. ther consideration. ery amendment being the pending RONALD B. LEIGHTON, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE UNITED The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without amendment. STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, VICE ROBERT J. BRYAN, RETIRED. objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without WILLIAM C. GRIESBACH, OF WISCONSIN, TO BE UNITED The bills will be placed on the cal- objection, it is so ordered. STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN, VICE A NEW POSITION CREATED BY PUB- endar. f LIC LAW 106–553, APPROVED DECEMBER 21, 2000. JOHN F. WALTER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED f STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. OF CALIFORNIA, VICE JOHN G. DAVIES, RETIRED. MEASURES INDEFINITELY TOMORROW IN THE COAST GUARD POSTPONED—S. 1536 AND S. 1543 Mr. REID. Madam President, if there THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask is no further business to come before TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION consent that the following calendar the Senate tonight, I ask unanimous 12203(A): consent the Senate stand in adjourn- items be indefinitely postponed: Cal- To be captain endar No. 193, S. 1536, and Calendar No. ment under the previous order. DONALD E. BUNN, 0000 196, S. 1543. There being no objection, the Senate, MICHAEL R. PRICE, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without at 7:41 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, DALE M. RAUSCH, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. January 24, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. IN THE AIR FORCE f f THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE JOINT SESSION OF THE TWO NOMINATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION HOUSES OF CONGRESS TO RE- Executive nominations received by 601: CEIVE A MESSAGE FROM THE the Senate January 23, 2002: To be lieutenant general PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED MAJ. GEN. STEVEN R. POLK, 0000 THE JUDICIARY STATES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT KENNETH A. MARRA, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED IN THE UNITED STATES AIRFORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- Mr. REID. I ask consent the Senate STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE proceed to the consideration of H. Con. OF FLORIDA, VICE A NEW POSITION CREATED BY PUBLIC AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION LAW 106–553, APPROVED DECEMBER 21, 2000. 601: Res. 299, just received from the House, PERCY ANDERSON, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT To be lieutenant general which is at the desk. OF CALIFORNIA, VICE KIM MC LANE WARDLAW, ELE- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The VATED. MAJ. GEN. JOHN R. BAKER, 0000 JOSE E. MARTINEZ, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED IN THE MARINE CORPS clerk will report the resolution by STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT title. OF FLORIDA, VICE EDWARD B. DAVIS, RETIRED. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LANCE M. AFRICK, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE UNITED IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE TO THE The legislative clerk read as follows: STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: OF LOUISIANA, VICE EDITH BROWN CLEMENT, ELE- A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 299) VATED. To be major general providing for a joint session of Congress to STANLEY R. CHESLER, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE UNITED receive a message from the President on the STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW BRIG. GEN. DOUGLAS V. O’DELL JR., 0000 JERSEY, VICE ANNE ELISE THOMPSON, RETIRED. IN THE NAVY State of the Union. FREDERICK W. ROHLFING, III, OF HAWAII, TO BE There being no objection, the Senate UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT HAWAII, VICE ALAN C. KAY, RETIRED. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE TO THE GRADE proceeded to consider the concurrent JOAN E. LANCASTER, OF MINNESOTA, TO BE UNITED INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF MIN- resolution. NESOTA, VICE PAUL A. MAGNUSON, RETIRED. To be rear admiral WILLIAM J. MARTINI, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE UNITED Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask REAR ADM. (LH) STEPHEN S. ISRAEL, 0000 unanimous consent that the resolution STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY, VICE JOHN C. LIFLAND, RETIRED. IN THE AIR FORCE be agreed to and the motion to recon- THOMAS M. ROSE, OF OHIO, TO BE UNITED STATES DIS- TRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT sider be laid upon the table, with no in- VICE HERMAN J. WEBER, RETIRED. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR tervening action or debate. MICHAEL M. BAYLSON, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE ROBERT F. KELLY, To be colonel RETIRED. objection, it is so ordered. LINDA F. JONES, 0000 JOY FLOWERS CONTI, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE ROBERT J. KING, 0000 The concurrent resolution (H. Con. UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN Res. 299) was agreed to. DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE ALAN N. BLOCH, RE- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TIRED. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR f LEGROME D. DAVIS, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE UNITED FORCE, UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND 1552: STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT To be lieutenant colonel ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE EDMUND V. LUDWIG, RETIRED. TERRENCE F. MC VERRY, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE DAN ROSE, 0000 JANUARY 24, 2002 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE DONALD E. ZIEGLER, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask RETIRED. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR CYNTHIA M. RUFE, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE UNITED FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: unanimous consent that when the Sen- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT To be colonel ate completes it business today, it ad- OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE NORMA LEVY SHAPIRO, RE- TIRED. DOUGLAS W. KNIGHTON, 0000 journ until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Thurs- ARTHUR J. SCHWAB, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE UNITED DAVID R. ROWBERRY, 0000 day, January 24; that following the STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT ROBERT J. SEMRAD, 0000 OF PENNSYLVANIA, VICE MAURICE B. COHILL, JR. RE- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT prayer and pledge, the Journal of pro- TIRED. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR SAMUEL H. MAYS, JR., OF TENNESSEE, TO BE UNITED ceedings be approved to date, the FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT morning hour be deemed expired, time OF TENNESSEE, VICE JEROME TURNER, DECEASED. To be colonel for the two leaders be reserved for their RONALD H. CLARK, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, RICHARD E. HORN, 0000 use later in the day, and there be a pe- VICE HOWELL COBB, RETIRED. TAMARA E.B. KOSS, 0000 riod of morning business until 10 a.m., LEONARD E. DAVIS, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED STATES MICHAEL E. MURZYN, 0000 DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, ROBERT C. VASSEY, 0000 with Senators permitted to speak for VICE PAUL N. BROWN, RETIRED. MARK A. WEINER, 0000

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PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINA of historic buildings. It is also committed to en- mitment to excellence which allowed Cravat DEMARIS suring safe streets and the protection of the Coal to succeed; residential character of the neighborhood. Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- HON. SCOTT McINNIS To accomplish this mission, Gramercy tire 18th Congressional District of Ohio in cele- OF COLORADO Neighborhood Associates works closely with brating Cravat Coal’s 50 years of exceptional the 13th Police Precinct as well as local Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service. munity Boards 5 and 6. It also works with Wednesday, January 23, 2002 elected officials, and the East Side Rezoning f Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Alliance. Gramercy Neighborhood Associates HONORING JACK ABERNATHY take this opportunity to congratulate a young also provides a permanent presence on the student from my district whose hard work and Historic Districts Council. dedication has been rewarded with a great op- Gramercy Neighborhood Associates plants HON. DALE E. KILDEE portunity from the Governor of Colorado. and maintains trees alongside neighborhood OF MICHIGAN Christina DeMaris of Alamosa, Colorado, was sidewalks and also works vigorously to pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serve and enhance the neighborhood’s archi- recently awarded the Governor’s Opportunity Wednesday, January 23, 2002 Scholarship, and as she celebrates her tectural and historical treasures. For its suc- achievement, I would like to commend her for cesses in fostering the creation of the East Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to her determination and self-sacrifice in achiev- 17th Street/Irving Place Historic District, they pay tribute to a man that has become an insti- ing this honor. were honored with receipt of the New York tution in the city of Davison, MI, Mr. Jack Christina is a sophomore at Northeastern Landmarks Conservancy’s prestigious Lucy G. Abernathy. Jack recently retired after being Junior College located in the city of Sterling. Moses Preservation Award. In 1984, the asso- the city manager for the past 28 years. He After a long, and no doubt difficult process, ciation sponsored the production of Gramercy was honored at a community gala on January Christina was selected as a recipient of the Park: An Illustrated History of a New York 19 in the city of Davison. Governor’s Scholarship. This scholarship will Neighborhood, by Stehen Garmey, which won I have known Jack for many years. Jack provide her with free tuition to the Colorado the 1985 Annual Book Award of the New York was a teacher prior to running for public office. college of her choice, allowing her the oppor- Chapter of the Victorian Society of America. He was elected to the Davison City Council in tunity to pursue a higher education degree This association’s ambitious publication pro- 1969, the same year that Davison earned its within five years. This is a great program program also supports a newsletter, The Gra- nickname as the ‘‘City of Flags.’’ After serving vided by my state’s chief executive to promote mercy Gazette. as a councilman and as mayor, Jack was ap- higher education throughout the state. The organization sponsors a number of pointed the city manager in 1974. In this ca- Mr. Speaker, the diligence and commitment events which encourage community involve- pacity he was accountable for the police, fire, demonstrated by Christina DeMaris certainly ment, including Clean and Green Day each parks, community development, building and deserves the recognition of this body of Con- spring and a Canine Comedy Day in October. zoning, and public services departments; and gress, and this nation. Christina’s achievement They come together each year to celebrate the offices of Assessor, City Clerk and City serves as a symbol to aspiring college bound the annual lighting of the Monorah at the be- Treasurer. Jack was the liaison between the students throughout Colorado, and indeed the ginning of Chanukah, and on Christmas Eve City Council, city government employees, and entire nation. Her reward is proof that hard for caroling around the Christmas tree in Gra- residents. It was his responsibility to keep in- work and attention to your studies can lead to mercy Park. formed about developments in local govern- assistance in achieving your goals. This schol- Throughout its 90 year history, Gramercy ment, to respond quickly to problems, and arship program is one of the many ways that Neighborhood Associates has played a crucial seek solutions within and if necessary outside we, as legislators, can ensure that our future role in community efforts to improve and main- the community. It is a tribute to his personality generations are guaranteed the opportunity to tain the quality of life in their neighborhood. In that he performed his job with grace, forbear- improve their lives through the resources of recognition of these outstanding achieve- ance and finesse. education. Congratulations Christina, and ments, I ask my colleagues to join me in rec- During this time Jack was the moving force good luck in your future endeavors. ognizing the great contributions of this tremen- behind several organizations and services. He f dously dedicated community group. helped to start the Davison-Richfield Area Fire f Authority, Genesee County Small Cities Asso- IN RECOGNITION OF GRAMERCY ciation, the Davison Area Ambulance Author- NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATES, INC. A PROCLAMATION CONGRATU- ity, the Davison Senior Center Authority, LATING CRAVAT COAL COMPANY Davison Area Recycling, Davison Area Parks HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY and Recreation Commission, Davison Area OF NEW YORK HON. ROBERT W. NEY Economic Development Authority, the Davison IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO Skatepark, and the Genesee County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. He was Wednesday, January 23, 2002 instrumental in initiating the first public trans- Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, Wednesday, January 23, 2002 portation system Dial-a-Ride program in a I rise to pay tribute to the Gramercy Neighbor- Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, the Cravat small city, and keeping the Secretary of hood Associates in New York City. Committed Coal Company celebrated 50 years of suc- State’s office in Davison. Jack helped build the to neighborhood improvement and preserva- cessful business in the year 2001; and, Senior Centers, and worked with Genesee tion, this organization is celebrating its 90th Whereas, the Cravat Coal Company was County on the Waste and Water program, the anniversary this year. built through the sacrifice, vision, and hard 911 program and organizing countywide recy- Founded in 1912, Gramercy Neighborhood work of the Puskarich brothers, the miners cling. Associates, Inc., is one of the oldest commu- and their investors; and, Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- nity groups in New York City. Located in a Whereas, Cravat Coal has served markets atives to join me in honoring the epitome of a neighborhood celebrated for its rich history in Ohio, the United States, Taiwan, Greece, public servant, Jack Abernathy. His service to and well-preserved architectural treasures, and the Philippines; and, his community and fellow citizens is an inspi- Gramercy Neighborhood Associates came to- Whereas, Cravat Coal has brought employ- ration to everyone aspiring to make this a bet- gether to ensure a grand future for a truly re- ment and progress to the Ohio valley; and, ter world. His selfless commitment to service markable area. It is dedicated to the enhance- Whereas, the founders and employees must has benefited persons far beyond the Davison ment of its neighborhood and the preservation be commended for their long hours and com- community.

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VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.000 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 E2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 23, 2002 TRIBUTE TO HADASSAH Gregory and thank him for his extraordinary Since the beginning of this century, the Boy contributions to both the Pueblo Chieftain and Scouts of America have provided thousands of HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER the greater community of Pueblo, Colorado. boys and young men each year with the op- OF NEW YORK Len’s life-long dedication to the pursuit of ex- portunity to make friends, explore new ideas, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cellence as a columnist and editor at the and develop leadership skills while learning Pueblo Chieftain is matched only by the level self-reliance and teamwork. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 of integrity and honesty with which he has This award is presented only to those who Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today conducted himself each and every day in that possess the qualities that make our nation to recognize the 90th anniversary of an out- pursuit. He will always be remembered as an great: commitment to excellence, hard work, standing organization: Hadassah, the Wom- employee with the utmost dedication and tal- and genuine love of community service. Be- en’s Zionist Organization of America. ent, and will continue to be known as a leader coming an Eagle Scout is an extraordinary Many Americans recognize Hadassah as in his community. As he celebrates his retire- award with which only the finest Boy Scouts the premier organization for Jewish women. ment, let it be known that it is a great loss not are honored. To earn the award—the highest Others know of its many achievements in only for the paper, but also for a town that has advancement rank in Scouting—a Boy Scout health care and social justice. But few realize relied on him for his wisdom and insight must demonstrate proficiency in the rigorous that Hadassah is both the largest women’s throughout his extraordinary tenure. areas of leadership, service, and outdoor and the largest Jewish organization in the As a 38-year employee at the Pueblo Chief- skills. United States, with over 300,000 members. tain, Len’s dedication, work ethic and unparal- I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- Every single Member of Congress represents leled skill as a newsman ensured his unfet- lating the recipients of these awards, as their members of Hadassah. tered rise through the ranks of the organiza- activities are indeed worthy of praise. Their It has been my distinct pleasure and privi- tion. He began his career in 1964 as a com- leadership benefits our community and they lege to have had a long and fruitful profes- posing room employee, and then transferred serve as role models for their peers. sional relationship with Hadassah. When I first to the newsroom in 1972 as a courthouse and Also, we must not forget the unsung heroes, began working on genetic discrimination general assignment reporter. In 1988, he was who continue to devote a large part of their issues in 1995, Hadassah stepped forward to promoted from city editor to managing editor, lives to make all this possible. Therefore, I sa- pledge its support. At my first press con- and in 1999 was promoted to executive editor, lute the families, scout leaders, and countless ference, Hadassah was one of just four orga- where he oversaw the newsroom operation, others who have given generously of their nizations that endorsed that first genetic non- served on the editorial board and represented time and energy in support of scouting. discrimination bill. Today, this initiative has the the newspaper in the Pueblo community. It is with great pride that I recognize the support of over 200 organizations—but Hadas- Since he began writing for the Chieftain, achievements of Mr. Gretarsson, and bring the sah is still leading the way as a key player. Len has distinguished himself as much more attention of Congress to this successful young Indeed, I have found Hadassah to be than an average employee. He has received man on his day of recognition. Congratulations among the most consistent and persistent al- numerous awards from the Colorado Press to Gary and his family. lies any legislator could ever hope for. When Association and the Colorado Associated Press Editors and Reporters for his column, f Hadassah decides that an issue is a priority, which he began writing in 1979. He was it will work ceaselessly until its goal is IN HONOR OF NATIONAL HONOR named outstanding Alumnus by the University achieved. Its members are well educated, SOCIETY STUDENTS AT CONNER of Southern Colorado Alumni Association, and savvy, and tenacious. Its leadership is fo- HIGH SCHOOL, HEBRON, KY Newspaper Person of the Year by the South- cused, smart, and sophisticated. Few organi- ern Colorado Press Club. Len’s distinguished zations are as effective. HON. KEN LUCAS service and dedication is not limited to his pro- Through our partnership on issues including OF KENTUCKY fessional endeavors, as he has proven himself genetic discrimination, women’s health, and an active leader within the community as well. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colorectal cancer, my respect and admiration He is currently a member of a number of orga- Wednesday, January 23, 2002 for Hadassah has only grown. In 1998, I was nizations, including the Pueblo School District proud to receive the Hadassah Nassau Re- Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise 60 Foundation Board, the University of South- gion’s Myrtle Wreath Achievement Award for today in recognition of some outstanding stu- ern Colorado’s Foundation Board and Presi- ‘‘outstanding achievement in all areas of public dents at Conner High School in Hebron, in dent’s Advisory Council, and the Holy Family service and . . . dedication to improving the Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District. Spe- Parish Finance Council. cifically, I salute members of the school’s health and well being of all Americans.’’ This Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Len Gregory is award hangs in a place of honor in my office. chapter of the National Honor Society for their a man of unparalleled dedication and commit- award-winning community service projects in I was equally proud to be named a Lifetime ment to both his professional and philanthropic Member of Hadassah for my work on issues recent years. endeavors. It is his unrelenting passion for Most recently, Conner’s honor students important to their members. each and every thing he does, as well as his Perhaps Hadassah’s greatest achievement tackled an issue that we have addressed here spirit of honesty and integrity with which he in the House as well—the needs of America’s is the Hadassah Medical Organization, a net- has always conducted himself, that I wish to work of 2 hospitals, 90 outpatient clinics, and homeless veterans. The honor students bring before this body of Congress. Len Greg- worked with a grocery bag manufacturer, Duro numerous community health centers through- ory is a remarkable man, who has achieved out Israel. These facilities provide state-of-the- Standard Products; a local grocer, Flick’s extraordinary things in his career and in his Foods; and Wal-Mart Stores, Incorporated; to art health care to 600,000 patients each year, community, and I would like to extend to him regardless of race, religion, or creed. They have information about the Heather Renee my congratulations on his retirement and wish French Foundation for Veterans printed on 21 often treat the most critically wounded victims him the best in his future endeavors. of the region’s ongoing conflicts. million grocery bags. I would like to invite my colleagues to join f You may recall that as Miss America 2000, me in saluting the 90th anniversary of Hadas- PROCLAMATION FOR GARY Kentucky’s Heather Renee French Henry sah. May Hadassah and its members enjoy GRETARSSON made increasing our awareness of the needs another 90 years of activism. of America’s homeless veterans her mission, and came to Washington to campaign for the f HON. STEVE ISRAEL homeless veterans legislation we passed last OF NEW YORK PAYING TRIBUTE TO LEONARD month. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GREGORY Now, thanks to the efforts of the National Wednesday, January 23, 2002 Honor Society members at Conner High HON. SCOTT McINNIS Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great School and some civic-minded business peo- OF COLORADO pride that I rise today to recognize one of New ple, many people are learning about the needs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES York’s outstanding young men, Gary of homeless veterans and Heather Renee Gretarsson. The Boy Scouts of his troop hon- French Henry’s organization. Specifically, I’d Wednesday, January 23, 2002 ored him as they recognized his achievements like to recognize the students—Ashley Tepe, Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to by giving him the Eagle Scout honor on Fri- Jennifer Golatzki, Amanda Kordenbrock, take this opportunity to pay tribute to Leonard day, December 7, 2001. McKenzie Ryle, and Katie Stacy, their National

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.003 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E3 Honor Society advisor Mike Hils. In addition, I the future. I congratulate all members of the wants to make a difference. He has grown to would like to recognize these business peo- Franklin Square School District community on love this nation and in these difficult and trying ple—Tom Coughlin of Wal-Mart Stores, James this honor. times, he truly is a symbol of American pride R. Eaton of Duro Standard Products, and Bob f and spirit. Flick of Flick’s Foods. Mr. Speaker, Mariano’s patriotism and love I ask my colleagues to join me in com- IN HONOR OF HAROLD JORDAN for America will culminate as he is sworn in as mending these outstanding students and fine an American citizen. I am proud of Mariano corporate citizens. HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY Apraiz for his determination and courage. His f OF NEW YORK lifelong goal will be reached and therefore, he deserves the recognition of this body of Con- JANUARY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress. THE MONTH Wednesday, January 23, 2002 f Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY honor a constituent of the 22nd District of New TRIBUTE TO DR. ALBERT C. OF NEW YORK York. Mr. Harold Jordan retired from the YATES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Greenwich Volunteer Fire Department in No- Wednesday, January 23, 2002 vember 2001 after fifty years of continuous HON. BOB SCHAFFER Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- service. Mr. Jordan first joined the Greenwich OF COLORADO er, I have named the Franklin Square School Volunteer Fire Department on October 26, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1951 as a member of the Union Engine Com- District as School District of the Month in the Wednesday, January 23, 2002 Fourth Congressional District for January pany #1. During his half century of service, he Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 2002. The schools are Polk Street, Wash- served as a Captain, 2nd Assistant Fire Chief to congratulate Dr. Albert C. Yates, President ington Street and John Street Elementary and 1st Assistant Fire Chief. of Colorado State University and this year’s Schools. Mr. Jordan’s selfless community service em- This month I’ve decided to honor three bodies the definition of a true American. Mr. National Western Stock Show Citizen of the schools in the Franklin Square School District Jordan has instilled this spirit of volunteerism West. This award is given to the person who for their growth and innovativeness. Dr. Tim- in his family. His two sons and his son-in-law best exemplifies the spirit and determination of othy Lafferty is the outstanding Superintendent have all worked as volunteer firefighters. Mr. the western pioneer. Al Yates’ leadership and of Schools in Franklin Square. Primarily serv- Jordan’s dedication has served as an inspira- dedication to Colorado and Colorado State ing the residents of Franklin Square, the tion to his family, fellow firefighters and com- University personifies this spirit. Al Yates is the 12th president of CSU and school district also adds portions of these munity. has led the university to become one of the neighboring communities: Garden City South, As a result of recent tragedies, firefighters top research institutions in the nation. Since West Hempstead, Elmont and Malverne. The have finally received the attention and admira- Yates took over as president in 1990, CSU administrators of the schools are: Gloria Perry, tion they have long deserved. We must re- has had record fund-raising, increased its en- Principal, Polk Street Elementary School; Vin- member that firefighters put themselves in rollment, implemented core curriculum, in- cent Butera, Principal, Washington Street Ele- danger day in and day out. They do this be- creased research grants and recovered from a mentary School; and Ceil Candreva, Principal, cause it is their job and they are proud to fulfill devastating flood that inflicted $140 million in John Street Elementary School. their duty. Mr. Jordan served his community in Today, all three elementary schools in the this impressive capacity for fifty years. I thank damages. He has brought remarkable vitality district held groundbreaking ceremonies for him and the 22nd District of New York thanks to CSU and has shown the important role renovations and additions to be completed in him for his tremendous contribution to the higher education plays to the future of the this new year. community. West. Any time I see Long Island schools growing, I wish Mr. Jordan the very best as he be- Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Al Yates en- expanding and renovating, I’m heartened for gins his well deserved retirement. listed in the Navy after high school and served our future. The very structure of a building is f on the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk. He then continued so vital to the inside health and well-being of his education at the University of Memphis, PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARIANO the students, staff and faculty on the inside. graduating magna cum laude with degrees in Dr. Lafferty and his administration prepare APRAIZ mathematics and chemistry. Yates went on to children to be contributing members of society earn a doctorate from Indiana University in along with their academic instruction. Pro- HON. SCOTT McINNIS theoretical chemical physics, served as the viding a ‘‘Foundation for Success’’ is the driv- OF COLORADO postdoctoral research fellow in the Department ing force that shapes all programs in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Chemistry at the University of Southern California, and completed the Institute for Edu- Franklin Square School District’s three ele- Wednesday, January 23, 2002 mentary schools. cation Management at the Harvard School of Two programs cited as ‘‘exemplifying the Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Business. Before coming to CSU, Yates spirit’’ of the schools are the Accelerated take this opportunity to recognize a represent- served nine years as the Vice President at Reading Program and the Character Develop- ative of the American spirit and drive, Mariano Washington State University. ment Program. The goal of the Accelerated Apraiz. Mariano is a Spanish resident, who Mr. Speaker, Al Yates is a person of high Reading Program is to ensure that students after living in America for over thirty years, will integrity and honor. I consider it a privilege to read more books independently outside of the take his oath and become a citizen of the know and work with him. He has served Colo- school day. Each teacher maintains a bulletin United States. The ceremony will take place in rado State University well taking the respon- board which spotlights students’ progress to- Denver, Colorado on Friday, December 14. sibilities and standards of his job to the high- ward achieving their goals. The reason I bring Mariano’s name to bear est level. In a recent edition of the Rocky The Character Development Program aims is to tell his story of determination to become Mountain News, Bill Coors was quoted as say- to teach students values by stressing practice an American. Mariano came to this country to ing, ‘‘The Citizen of the West pays tribute to in addition to study and discussion. Through find a new way of life and experience new op- a person whose life and work embody the the implementation of cooperative learning, portunities in the world. He found work as a Western values we all hold so dear. With Al students learn to practice leadership strate- miner, rancher, and eventually he found a po- Yates, his work is his bond, and he’s dedi- gies, impulse control and responsibility. Stu- sition in the local school district. Now at the cated his time, energy and integrity to building dents learn to be good citizens. The vision of age of 55, Mariano has enjoyed a successful our state’s land-grant institution into a leader Franklin Square School District—A Foundation life in this country and I praise him for his de- in the nation and a source of pride for Colo- for Success—prepares Long Island students termination and courage to live his dream. rado.’’ Furthermore, in a recent essay by for a lifetime of learning. It is a vision shared Mr. Speaker, when asked why he wants to Chancellor Dan Richie of the University of by all members of Franklin Square community, gain citizenship, he simply replies, ‘‘I want to Denver (a recipient of the Citizen of the West including students, teachers, administrators vote.’’ I think this statement speaks volumes Award in 1998), Richie said, ‘‘We are long- and parents. for the pride Mariano has in his new country. standing admirers of Yates, who has led the The Fourth Congressional District salutes He wants to be part of the process, he wants transformation of CSU from ‘ag school’ to pre- the Franklin Square School District’s focus on to participate in civic responsibility, and he mier research university.’’

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.006 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 E4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 23, 2002 Al Yates not only makes his community TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINE WILLIAMS May God bless him and his family on this spe- proud, but also his state and country. It is a cial day. true honor to commend to the House such an HON. STEVE ISRAEL f extraordinary citizen. We owe him a debt of OF NEW YORK PAYING TRIBUTE TO KARLA gratitude for his service and dedication to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state, community and nation. I ask the House SAFRANSKI to join me in extending whole-hearted con- Wednesday, January 23, 2002 gratulations to the President of Colorado State Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great HON. SCOTT McINNIS University, and Citizen of the West, Dr. Albert pride that I rise today to recognize one of New OF COLORADO C. Yates. York’s outstanding young students: Christine IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Williams. In February, the young women of Wednesday, January 23, 2002 f her troop will honor her by bestowing upon her Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to the Girl Scouts Gold Medal. take this opportunity to recognize an out- IN TRIBUTE TO CLAUDE ‘‘ROBEY’’ Since the beginning of this century, the Girl ROBILLARD standing individual from Silverton, Colorado Scouts of America have provided thousands of and thank her for her dedication and hard youngsters each year the opportunity to make work in the community. Karla Safranski has HON. ELTON GALLEGLY friends, explore new ideas, and develop lead- brought much needed economic growth to ership skills while learning self-reliance and OF CALIFORNIA Silverton and to the Southwest Colorado re- teamwork. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gion. I would like to mention several of her ac- These awards are presented only to those complishments before this body. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 who posses the qualities that make our nation Karla’s efforts to inspire economic growth great: commitment to excellence, hard work, have been spearheaded through the San Juan Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in trib- and genuine love of community service. The ute to Claude ‘‘Robey’’ Robillard, who retired 2000 organization. This organization is re- Gold Awards represent the highest awards at- sponsible for providing loans for startup busi- from the Ventura County (California) Sheriff’s tainable by junior and high school Girl Scouts. Department on January 5, 2002, after 14 nesses as well as providing affordable housing I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- for the residents of San Juan County. As the years with the department and 36 years in law lating the recipient of this award, as her activi- enforcement. past President and current Board Member, ties are indeed worthy of praise. Their leader- Karla has been instrumental in leading the I first met Robey when I made my first run ship benefits our community and they serve as successful organization to its present position for public office, the Simi Valley City Council. role models for their peers. and statute. Her dedication is impressive con- At that time, he was an investigator for the Also, we must not forget the unsung heroes, sidering Karla, along with husband Ken, spend Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, who continue to devote a large part of their a great deal of their time operating their own where he served for 71⁄2 years. Robey also lives to make all this possible. Therefore, I sa- successful business in the community, ZE- worked for the Fillmore Police Department for lute the families, scout leaders, and countless supply. 13 months and for 13 years with the Oxnard others who have given generously of their As a result of Karla’s and her colleagues’ ef- Police Department. time and energy in support of scouting. forts, the community of Silverton has experi- Over the years we became good friends. I It is with great pride that I recognize the enced a significant increase in economic know him to be a professional in every sense achievements of Christine, and bring the at- growth. San Juan 2000 has raised money and of the word, a dedicated family man, and a tention of Congress to these successful young gathered support throughout the region to de- man whose trust can never be questioned. women on their day of recognition. velop affordable industrial and commercial During his 14 years with the Sheriff’s De- f business space. The group has worked side partment, Robey received numerous letters of TRIBUTE TO DR. WALTER by side with county leaders, private land- commendation and appreciation from Ventura ZIELONKO owners, city officials, elected officials, and var- County’s citizens and the Sheriff’s Depart- ious organizations throughout the area to stim- ment. He has served as a patrol field ser- ulate economic growth. The organization’s and geant, shift sergeant, watch commander, HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Karla’s efforts have led to the creation of a Standards and Training for Corrections divi- OF ILLINOIS strong year-round economy in the Silverton sional training sergeant and division traffic ser- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES area. geant. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 Mr. Speaker, to reward Karla’s efforts, she was recently named Economic Development Robey was involved in the development of Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay Leader of the Year by the Region 9 Economic the 12-hour shift schedule at the Pre-Trial De- tribute to Dr. Walter Zielonko of Troy, IL, and Development District. The district provides var- tention Facility, which has been credited with the great work he has done for his community ious economic services to several counties maintaining security, reducing overtime and over the 51 years he has served it. and Indian tribes in Southwest Colorado. This maximizing revenue. He researched and wrote Dr. Zielonko was born on February 10, is quite an accomplishment and I am ex- the policy and procedures for contagious dis- 1923, and was raised in Detroit, MI. He tremely proud to represent the City of ease control and testing with the Detention worked his way up through medical school Silverton and residents like Karla Safranski. services Division and was involved in intro- and unpaid internships, bouncing from town to Keep up the hard work Karla and good luck to ducing the Incident Command System to De- town until he met his wife, Florence, and you and your husband Ken in your future en- tention Services supervisors. eventually settled down in the small town of deavors. In addition, Robey and another sergeant Troy. There he served for 51 years, inter- were involved in the research, development, rupted only by a 14-month tour of Korea as a f policy, training and implementation of Emer- captain of the U.S. Army Medical Corps. IN MEMORY OF GLADYS J. gency Response Teams for all custody facili- During his time as a general practitioner in HERRON ties. Her has served as treasurer, vice presi- Troy, Dr. Zielonko—affectionately known as dent and president of the Peace Officer Asso- ‘‘Dr. Z’’—served thousands of patients and de- ciation of Ventura County and, since 1996, as HON. MARCY KAPTUR livered over 1,400 babies. He has watched the OF OHIO the department’s public information officer. population of Troy grow nine times over, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Robey is a 41-year resident of Ventura has participated in many local projects, includ- County. He and Gail have been married for 27 ing the founding of Anderson Hospital. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 years and have two sons, Kristopher, 21, and Mr. Speaker, Dr. Zielonko has reason to be Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, today we cele- John-Michael, 17. proud of the accomplishments in his life—in it brate Gladys J. Herron, who passed from this Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join he has served both the Troy community and life on December 5, 2001, at the age of 87 me in thanking Sergeant Claude Robillard for his country. His skills have helped people from years. Gladys was an activist, teacher, men- his dedication to protecting the people of Ven- the smallest children to the elderly; from birth- tor, and friend, a businesswoman and a tura County, CA, for nearly four decades, and ing mothers to wounded soldiers. His retire- woman of God. Her life is a story of richness in wishing him and his family all our best in ment was long in coming and is hard earned; born of struggle and of quiet triumph over op- the years to come. he deserves our thanks and our gratitude. pressive odds.

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.009 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E5 Born in Florida, Gladys came to Toledo with also awarded the Military Excellence Award at other civil rights activists incarcerated in prison her family in 1924. She attended Toledo Boot Camp out of over 600 sailors. as ‘‘agitators,’’ but their efforts were rewarded schools and its university, and married a fire- A local news station interviewed Miss in 1956, when the U.S. Supreme Court de- fighter, Capt. Robert D. Herron, from whom Owens while she was home for Christmas. clared that the segregational practices of the she was widowed. She will be stationed on the NAS Oceana in Alabama bus system were unconstitutional, Gladys’ fortitude first became publicly appar- Virginia Beach. Her parents, Randy and Gini, and demanded that blacks be allowed to ride ent when, in response to the discrimination are very proud of Jessica and know that she with equal and indistinguishable rights. The re- prevalent at the time, she founded the first will do well wherever she goes. sult proved the theory of nonviolent protest in beauty school for young black women. The Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of practice, and roused our nation to the possi- Herron Beauty School was the first black Miss Owens’ efforts and commend her for a bilities to be found through peace and perse- school of cosmetology in the Toledo area, and job well done. I urge my colleagues to join me verance. it eventually yielded twenty independent beau- in recognizing Jessica’s service to our country In 1963, Dr. King and his followers faced ty salons. Hundreds of women owe their busi- and wishing her all the best for future success. their most ferocious test, when they set a nesses and careers to this persevering, dig- f massive civil rights protest in motion in Bir- nified woman. In 1955, she became the presi- mingham, Alabama. The protest was met with dent of the Ohio Association of Beauticians, REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER brute force by the local police, and many inno- and she also served as president of the To- KING, JR.: LEADER, VISIONARY, cent men and women were injured through the ledo Beauticians and the Toledo Business HERO violent response. However, the strength of the Women’s Club. She accomplished this at a police department worked against the forces time when racial equality and women-owned HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN of discrimination in the nation, as many Ameri- enterprises were only horizons on the Amer- OF NEW YORK cans came to sympathize with the plight of the ican landscape. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES blacks through the sight of their irrational and She mothered our community in every way. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 inhumane treatment. Continuing in community activism, Mrs. Herron By August of 1963 the civil rights movement was involved in more than a dozen organiza- Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, each year, we had achieved epic proportions, and it was in a tions including 1970s-era social programs Americans commemorate the birthday of one triumphant and universal air that Dr. King gave CETA, SASI, EOPA and PIC, Toledo Affirma- of the outstanding citizens of the 20th century, his memorable ‘‘I Have a Dream’’ speech on tive Action, the Urban League, NAACP, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many years the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In the fol- Head Start Policy Council, the Cordelia Martin ago, I was pleased to be one of the original lowing year, Dr. King was distinguished as Health Center Board, the Lucas County Wel- sponsors of the legislation making his birthday Time magazine’s ‘‘Man of the Year‘‘ for 1963, fare Advisory Board (which she chaired for fif- a national holiday, and I urged all Americans and subsequently, in 1964, he was awarded teen years), the Concerned Women for Better to commemorate January 15 with appropriate the Nobel Peace Prize. Government (of which she was a charter ceremonies, sharing Dr. King’s message, vi- Throughout his remaining years, Dr. King member), the Perry Burroughs Democratic sion, and legacy. continued to lead our nation towards in- Club and the Lucas County Democratic Party. We should all avail ourselves of this oppor- creased peace and unity. He spoke out A religious woman, Mrs. Herron also served tunity to once again honor the legacy of the against the Vietnam War, and led our nation’s her church, Third Baptist Church, singing in Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. more War on Poverty. To Dr. King, the international the Sanctuary Choir and serving as a member than thirty years since his life was senselessly situation was inextricably linked to the domes- of the Board of Trustees, the Advisory Coun- snuffed out by an assassin in Memphis, Ten- tic, and thus it was only through increased cil, and the 20th Century Literary Club. nessee. It is more important than ever that all peace and prosperity at home that tranquility Not content to rest on the laurels of her ear- Americans, especially our young people, are would be ensured abroad. lier years or settle down into retirement, Glad- reminded of his significant contributions and When Dr. King was gunned down in 1968 ys in her later years was a founding leader in his message. he had already established himself as a na- the senior citizen movement, involved in both Regrettably, many Americans view Martin tional hero and pioneer. As the years passed the AARP and the Area Office on Aging of Luther King Day as a holiday just for African his message continued to gather strength and Northwest Ohio. It was Mrs. Herron’s tireless Americans. Rev. King would have been the direction, and it is only in the light of his multi- effort and expert leadership which led to the first person to repudiate that attitude, for his generational influence that the true effects of establishment of the J. Frank Troy Senior message was for ALL people, of all races, his ideas can be measured. Center. She was the center’s first director, and creeds, colors and backgrounds. His message Dr. King was a man who lacked neither vi- together with two other Toledo women who of equality in both government and economic sion nor the means and courage to express it. established centers in other parts of the city, opportunity is universal and should be heeded His image of a strong and united nation over- made up the core of senior rights in our re- by all citizens of America and, in fact, all citi- coming the obstacles of poverty and inequality gion. I appointed her as our district’s delegate zens of the world. continues to provide us with an ideal picture of to the decennial White House Conference on Dr. King contributed more to the causes of the ‘‘United’’ states which still fills the hearts of Aging held in 1995, where she represented national freedom and equality than any other Americans with feelings of brotherhood and a her fellow seniors most ably and admirably. individual of the 20th century. His achieve- common purpose for years to come. Gladys Herron leaves an imprimatur on our ments as an author and as a minister were Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I urge my col- community and in our hearts. Her passing surpassed only by his leadership, which trans- leagues to bear in mind the courageous, dedi- writes the preface to a new chapter in Amer- formed a torn people into a beacon of strength cated deeds of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, ican life that will be felt through generations and solidarity, and united a divided nation Jr., and to join together on Martin Luther King and will be better for all because of her vigi- under a common creed of brotherhood and Day, in solemn recollection of his significant lance, faith, and vision. mutual prosperity. contributions for enhancing human rights It was Dr. King’s policy of nonviolent protest f throughout our nation and throughout the which served to open the eyes of our nation world. COMMENDING JESSICA ANN to the horrors of discrimination and police bru- f OWENS tality. This policy revealed the discriminatory Jim Crow laws of the South as hypocritical PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAMES HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH and unfair, and forced civil rights issues into CHRISTIANSEN OF CALIFORNIA the national dialectic. It is due to the increased IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scope and salience of the national civil rights HON. SCOTT McINNIS discussion that the movement achieved so Wednesday, January 23, 2002 OF COLORADO much during its decade of our greatest accom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise plishment, from 1957 to 1968. today to commend Jessica Ann Owens on her It was in 1955 that Dr. King made his first Wednesday, January 23, 2002 completion of the Aviation Machinist Mate mark on our nation, when he organized the Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sol- school program with the U.S. Navy. Miss black community of Montgomery, Alabama emn heart that I would like to pay tribute to Owens is the first female to ‘‘ace’’ the entire during a 382-day boycott of the city’s bus the life and memory of cattleman James E. course since its inception in 1947. She was lines. The boycott saw Dr. King and many Christiansen, who recently passed away in

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.013 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 E6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 23, 2002 Westminster, Colorado on January 12, 2002. dren. These successes have led to a dramatic HONORING MOLLY LIVINGSTON Jim will always be remembered for his dedica- increase in demand on the part of Catholic tion and commitment to preserving our west- schools, with current enrollment at over 21⁄2 HON. JOHN E. SWEENEY ern culture and lifestyle. His passing is a great million students and almost half of Catholic OF NEW YORK loss for the residents of Colorado who relied schools currently maintaining a waiting list for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on Jim for his knowledge and wisdom in times admission. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 of hardship and prosperity. Among those schools living up to such stel- Jim served the citizens of Eaton and West- Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased lar standards are the fifteen Catholic schools minster, Colorado for over forty years. He and honored to announce that The Epilepsy located in Michigan’s Sixth Congressional Dis- began his service as a salesman with a local Foundation of Northeastern, New York, Inc., trict, which I represent here in Washington. I phone company in 1959. During this time he has named 7-year-old Molly Livingston, of Clif- would like to offer my congratulations to the also entered the profession of ranching, where ton Park, the organization’s 2001Ð2002 Win- many individuals who have contributed to he became a cattleman and raised his live- ning Kid. The Winning Kid symbolizes the spir- these schools, including students, parents, stock in the region for the next forty years. He it and courage that all children with epilepsy teachers, and administrators. Due to the hard served his community as a member of the display in dealing with their illness. Molly will work and ongoing efforts of these individuals, Colorado State Fair Board, Roundup Riders of represent all children with epilepsy in north- Catholic schools have become an inspiration the Rockies, Scottish Rite, and was a member eastern New York. to those everywhere who care deeply about of Centennial Masonic Lodge #326 in Omaha, Molly experienced her first seizure when Nebraska. education. she was just 18 months old. Since that time Jim later brought his personal, sales, and she has continued to suffer despite multiple ranching experience to the Colorado State f medication trials. Molly continues to have daily Capitol. There he served his community as an seizures, but remains a bright, charming and PAYING TRIBUTE TO VECTOR independent lobbyist, promoting issues and energetic child despite her challenges. She RESEARCH, INC. creating legislation for many people, busi- has a sincere thirst for knowledge and contin- nesses, and associations. Among those he ually uses her knowledge for power to over- helped are the Cattlemen’s Association, the come any obstacle. Colorado Association of Life Underwriters, the HON. MIKE ROGERS Molly is the daughter of Kelly and Tom Liv- Colorado Rural Electric Association, the Fire & OF MICHIGAN ingston from Saratoga County. As a second Police Pension Association, and various com- grader at Chango Elementary School, Molly is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panies throughout the state and region. very creative both with her mind and spirit. Mr. Speaker, Jim’s long service to Colorado Wednesday, January 23, 2002 She loves animals, enjoys drawing and putting clearly deserves the recognition of this body of on plays. She also enjoys baking with her Congress, and this nation. It was always Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mom and swimming. known that his greatest passion was his love pay tribute to Vector Research, Inc. in Ann Epilepsy affects two percent of the popu- and dedication to his family. His wife Mar- Arbor, Michigan for earning the Vendor Excel- lation, and approximately one in fifty children. garet, daughter Carol Tveitmoe, six step- lence Award from the Defense Logistics Agen- Mr. Speaker, New York’s 22nd Congressional children, and three grandchildren survive Jim. cy. District celebrates Molly as the Winning Kid for It is with a solemn heart that we say goodbye The Defense Logistics Agency honors 21 in- the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern, New and pay our respects to a patriarch of our dustry partners, customers, and individuals York, Inc. community. James E. Christiansen dedicated with its Business Alliance Awards. The award f his life to Colorado, and he will be greatly recognizes those who have demonstrated out- missed. HONORING THE ROBINSON RAMS standing efforts to help complete the DLA mis- STATE FOOTBALL TITLE f sion to provide supplies and services to Amer- CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK ica’s war fighters. HON. TOM DAVIS Vector Research, a subsidiary of Altarum, OF VIRGINIA HON. FRED UPTON has been the premier Information Technology IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES solutions provider for DLA. For more than 55 OF MICHIGAN Wednesday, January 23, 2002 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years, Altarum has been dedicated to providing objective technology research, insightful Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I Wednesday, January 23, 2002 policy analysis, and the deployment of cus- rise today to honor the James W. Robinson Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tomized technology solutions for government Rams’ football team, which cruised to its sec- take this opportunity to recognize Catholic and industry. VRI uses old-fashioned customer ond state football title in five years on Decem- Schools Week, a time set aside to acknowl- values, putting clients first, and establishing ber 8, 2001, with a resounding victory in the edge the accomplishments of the Catholic true working partnerships. They deliver com- Virginia AAA Division 6 championship game. schools of our nation. Catholic schools have prehensive technology services from require- The Robinson Rams capped off a dominating displayed an exemplary ability to educate the ments and design, to development and de- 12Ð1 season with a thrilling 40Ð7 victory over youth of our great country. They have shown ployment, to testing and training. Thomas Dale High School last weekend be- their dedication to the students whom they fore 10,000 fans at the University of Richmond Vector is a full-service technical consulting serve, providing tuition assistance to the vast Stadium. firm with over 30 years of experience assisting majority of their students and an ample num- The win not only added to the school’s im- both government and commercial clients in ber of teachers in order to ensure that each pressive resume—one that includes a 19Ð10 structuring and solving complex problems. child gets the attention he or she needs to all-time playoff record—but also further estab- Further, VRI successfully provides a wide succeed. Moreover, Catholic schools maintain lished the Northern Region’s stranglehold on a diverse student body, with children from all range of program management services which Division 6 football in the Commonwealth. A income levels, racial and ethnic groups, and encompass a full life-cycle program support, team from the region has taken the title 8 of religious backgrounds receiving an education including planning, modeling, cost/benefit anal- the last 9 years. Robinson defeated last year’s within their walls. ysis, briefing, promotional event support, and state champs, Centreville High School, in the In order to find proof of the accomplish- Web site development. Vector Research, Inc. Northern Region final. ments of Catholic schools here in the United received this award in the large business cat- While the state title was the result of a true States, one need only examine the caliber of egory for superior product quality, on-time de- team effort, the Rams were led by senior Mi- the students they produce. An impressive livery, superior customer service, reliability, chael Imoh and junior Adam Fassnacht, who ninety-seven percent of Catholic school grad- dependability, consistency, and accuracy. were named offensive and defensive players uates continue their education on a postsec- Therefore Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask my of the year, respectively, by Northern Virginia’s ondary level. African-American and Latino stu- colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Vec- Journal newspapers. Imoh finished his high dents advance to college at thrice the rate of tor Research, Inc. for earning the Vender Ex- school career as Robinson’s all-time rushing their public school counterparts, making clear cellence Award. I salute its commitment to and scoring leader, running for 205 yards and the commitment of Catholic schools to all chil- helping provide for our Nation’s security. four touchdowns in the championship game

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K23JA8.005 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E7 and 2,077 yards and 28 scores for the sea- zens certainly deserves the recognition of this PROCLAMATION FOR HARRY R. son. He also hauled in nine receptions for 196 body of Congress, and this nation. It has al- BURGER yards and three touchdowns. ways been known that his greatest passion Fassnacht recorded 120 tackles and a was his love and devotion to his family. Wife HON. STEVE ISRAEL team-high 12 sacks in the team’s 13 games. Yvonne, sons Jay and Justin, daughter Julie, OF NEW YORK He and his unyielding defensive teammates and four grandchildren survive Ray. It is with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES held Thomas Dale to 149 total yards and 6 a solemn heart that we say goodbye and pay Wednesday, January 23, 2002 first downs in the title game. They also forced our respects to a patriarch of the Pueblo com- 6 interceptions, tying a record set by 1991 Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great munity. He dedicated his life to the city of Woodrow Wilson team. The Rams defense pride that I rise today to recognize one of New Beulah and Pueblo County, and will be greatly came up big in key moments to keep the York’s outstanding young students, Harry R. game firmly in their favor. Quarterback Brian missed. Burger. This young man has received the Gulley—who makes up for with heart and Eagle Scout honor from his peers in recogni- leadership what he lacks in size—threw for 2 f tion of his achievements. touchdowns and rushed for another. Since the beginning of this century, the Boy HONORING CANTOR MARK CHILDS ‘‘All season long, this team has refused to Scouts of America have provided thousands of give anything but their best, and this is the boys and young men each year with the op- culmination,’’ coach Mark Bendorf—50Ð10 in portunity to make friends, explore new ideas, his five years heading the program—told a HON. LOIS CAPPS and develop leadership skills while leaming local reporter after the title game. ‘‘This is the OF CALIFORNIA self-reliance and teamwork. pinnacle of high school football. I’m so happy The Eagle Scout award is presented only to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for this group because a lot of people doubted those who possess the qualities that make our them. But this was a team of destiny.’’ Wednesday, January 23, 2002 nation great: commitment to excellence, hard Mr. Speaker, this team of young men, con- work, and genuine love of community service. sidered underdogs during their run through the Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I would Becoming an Eagle Scout is an extraordinary regional and state playoffs, epitomized all that like to pay tribute to Cantor Mark Childs who award with which only the finest Boy Scouts is good about high school athletics: persever- celebrated the 10th anniversary of his inves- are honored. To earn the award—the highest ance, hard work, shared goals, and character. titure as a Cantor on January 11, 2002. In ad- advancement rank in Scouting—a Boy Scout I am very proud to honor this group of dedi- dition, January 11 also marked the 10th anni- must demonstrate proficiency in the rigorous cated players and their coaching staff, and I versary of Cantor Childs’ service at the Con- areas of leadership, service, and outdoor ask all of my colleagues to join me in sending gregation B’nal B’rith in Santa Barbara, Cali- skills; he must earn a minimum of 23 merit them our congratulations on their significant fornia. badges as well as contribute at least 100 accomplishment. man-hours toward a community oriented serv- For the last 10 years, the citizens of Santa f ice project. Barbara have benefited from Cantor Childs I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- PAYING TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND A. love of music. After earning a Bachelor’s of lating the recipients of these awards, as their YOUNGREN, JR. Arts degree in music from the University of activities are indeed worthy of praise. Their California, San Diego, and his Master of Sa- leadership benefits our community and they HON. SCOTT McINNIS cred Music degree along with an Investiture as serve as role models for their peers. OF COLORADO Cantor from the Hebrew Union College-School Also, we must not forget the unsung heroes, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Sacred Music in New York City, Cantor who continue to devote a large part of their Wednesday, January 23, 2002 Childs relocated to Santa Barbara and be- lives to make all this possible. Therefore, I sa- came Cantor of Congregation B’nai B’n’th. lute the families, scout leaders, and countless Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Along with his eloquent speaking style, Cantor others who have given generously of their take this opportunity to pay tribute to the life Childs has shared his extraordinary musical time and energy in support of Scouting. and memory of Raymond A. Youngren, Jr., It is with great pride that I recognize the who recently passed away in Beulah, Colo- talent with the Congregation and community alike. achievements of Steven and bring the atten- rado on January 9, 2002. Raymond, known as tion of Congress to this successful young man Ray, will always be remembered as a dedi- As Music Director at B’nai B’rith Cantor on his day of recognition, Wednesday, Janu- cated leader and rancher in the community. Childs is responsible for all liturgical and non- ary 9th, 2001. Congratulations to Harry and His passing is a great loss for a community liturgical music in the synagogue. He conducts his family. that relied on Ray for his gentle nature and the adult, teen and youth choirs, and is re- f kind disposition. sponsible for music education from pre-school Ray was a native Coloradan, born on the through 10th grades. He also produces full- IN RECOGNITION OF THE CON- TRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISH- family ranch in 1933. He attended his local scale musicals involving the youth of the con- MENTS OF FREDERICA WARNER high school, graduated from Pueblo Junior gregation. Outside the congregation, Cantor College, and then he went on to serve four Childs has been involved with the San Diego years in the United States Air Force. Upon Opera, the Aspen Music Festival Opera, and HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN completion of his service in the armed forces, the Santa Barbara Grand Opera. OF NEW YORK Ray returned to his home and the ranch in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dustry. To complement his western heritage Aside from bringing music to B’nal B’rith, and lifestyle, Ray competed in rodeo with Cantor Childs serves the congregation by Wednesday, January 23, 2002 much success for over thirty years. Ray was teaching 6th grade Hebrew and tutors every Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to always ready to serve his fellow residents with Bar/Bat Mitzvah student before their services. pay tribute to a remarkable constituent who compassion and integrity throughout his life. He additionally leads the weekly service for has dedicated her life to serving others, Fred- He began his service as a cattle rancher and both Sunday and Wednesday Religious erica Warner of Newburgh, NY. later went on to serve as postmaster. He was School. Frederica is a living legend in our Hudson also a member of the County Planning Com- Valley for her many contributions to our Or- mission for over twenty years. In this capacity For the last 10 years, Cantor Childs has ange County communities, especially her out- he was responsible for ensuring long range been an irreplaceable asset not only to Con- standing service as founder, Executive Direc- planning and compressive development plans gregation B’nai B’rith but to the Santa Barbara tor, and guiding force behind Meals on Wheels throughout Pueblo County. Ray further dedi- community in general. His talent and warm of Greater Newburgh, Inc. Under her leader- cated his time and energy as a member of the personality have been appreciated by all and ship, Meals on Wheels has served the needs 2010 County Commission’s Task Force, we are so lucky to have him in our midst. I of the Town and City of Newburgh and New whose mission was to investigate the viability wish to congratulate Cantor Childs on the last Windsor without one dime of government of mixing city and county government. ten years of his achievements and thank him funding for three decades, becoming the per- Mr. Speaker, Raymond A. Youngren, Jr.’s once more for sharing his extraordinary talent sonification of the ‘‘thousand points of light’’ al- service to his community and his fellow citi- with the Santa Barbara community. luded to by President George H. W. Bush

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.019 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 E8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 23, 2002 years ago when he called for private contribu- government and we congratulate her on this pay tribute to her life. I would like to take this tions to improve our nation. long-overdue recognition. moment to extend my deepest sympathies to For many years, Frederica served as Oper- Mr. Speaker, I invite our colleagues to join Maria’s husband, Fernando, her mother, ating Manager of the kitchen and dining room with me in congratulating Frederica Warner for Maria, her sisters; Elizabeth, Nancy, and at the Powelton Club in the Town of New- this honor and for a job well done. Daisy, and her brother Edilberto. Maria’s burgh, and, along with her husband, Loren, f memory will always be close to our hearts and operated their own catering business for many her legacy will continue to be our inspiration. HONORING THE MEMORY OF years. f Frederica has dedicated countless hours MARIA PEREZ and held numerous leadership positions for IN MEMORIAL OF MR. EVERETTE charitable and community causes, including as HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO SUITT a Member of the Board of Directors of Habitat OF CONNECTICUT for Humanity of Greater Newburgh; President IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BOB ETHERIDGE of the Board of Directors of McQuade Founda- OF NORTH CAROLINA Wednesday, January 23, 2002 tion; Honorary Member of the Board of Direc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with a tors of McQuade Foundation; Member of the Wednesday, January 23, 2002 Newburgh Zoning Board of Appeals; Member deep sadness that I rise today to remember of the Board of Managers for the Amos & and pay tribute to a remarkable woman, Maria Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Sarah Holden Home; President of the Liberty Perez, who was taken from us in the early to honor the life of Mr. Everette Suitt, of Street Day Care Center; Member of the hours of New Year’s Day. A member of my Harnett County, who died on January 2, 2002. Human Rights Commission of Orange County; Congressional staff for over six years, Maria In his passing, Harnett County lost one of its Member of the Orange County Professional was one of the most generous, kind-hearted most indefatigable champions. Born in Gran- Advisory Committee; President of the Busi- people I have ever had the pleasure of know- ville County, Mr. Suitt graduated from Boone ness & Professional Women’s Club; Vice ing. She was only thirty-three years old but Trail High School in Harnett County in 1950, President of the New York State Church she was already a true treasure. served in the Army during the Korean War, Women United; Member of the Advisory Com- People often thank me for helping them, but and came home to become Boone Trail area’s mittee of the Church Women United to the what they might not appreciate is how Maria most outstanding community leader. United Nations; Campaign Chairperson for the dedicated herself to helping people. She wast- Mr. Suitt was a 30-year member of the Orange Area United Fund; First Vice President ed few words but got the job done for hun- Boone Trail Advisory Board, was a member of of the Board of Directors for the Orange Area dreds, probably thousands of families. She the first Board of Directors of the Boone Trail United Fund; Member of the Zonta Inter- worked her will with the Immigration and Natu- Emergency Services, and was president of the national of Newburgh; Member of the Wash- ralization Service, Social Security Administra- Western Harnett High School Boosters Club ington Street AME Zion Church; and Member tion and Medicare. She made such a dif- from 1977 to 1995. He was a founding mem- of the First United Methodist Church. ference it makes me cry. Thankfully, those ber of the Calvary Baptist Church and was a Among the many honors bestowed upon families are her legacy. leading tobacco farmer and lifelong Democrat. Frederica for her commitment to our Orange Maria could often be found at the office at Mr. Suitt is survived by his wife of 48 years, County community include the Distinguished all hours of the day and on weekends, making Ernestine O’Quinn Suitt, two daughters, Te- Service Award from the Newburgh Jaycees; the necessary calls to overseas embassies resa S. Cummings of Mamers, and Carla S. the Black Humanitarian Award, Newburgh and consulates to help constituents in need. Obiol and husband, his brother, John, of Ra- Free Academy; the Plaque of Appreciation, Her commitment earned her a reputation leigh; a sister, Lila Allen of Lillington and United Way of Orange County; the 1989 Cit- throughout the many communities of Connecti- grandchildren, Allison and David Cummings, izen of the Year Award, Historic Newburgh; cut’s Third Congressional District, with rarely a and their father, Lewis, all of Lillington, and Al- the Trustees Award for Distinguished Service, day going by without someone calling the of- exandra Obiol of Raleigh: and a brother-in- Mount St. Mary College; the 1992 Outstanding fice because a friend or community member law, Harold Edwards of Rocky Mount. Community Service Leader Award, Temple had referred them to her. It is almost impos- It was my honor to be asked to offer the fol- Beth Jacob; the New York State Senate (39th sible to imagine what our office will be like lowing eulogy at the funeral of this good man: District) Woman of Distinction Award; and the without her. Everett Suitt was my friend, as he was Ladies of Havana Award, Newburgh Devel- Maria never gave up her work for the poorer yours. As we gather here today, I hope we opers Association. neighborhoods and the Hispanic community, can suppress as best we can our sadness at even after she came to me. She worked with the loss of a good husband, father, grand- Frederica has been a mainstay of Repub- father, and community leader and instead lican principles and dedication to our party. the Hill Development Corporation, a neighbor- concentrate on the celebration of Everette’s We are proud to claim her as an activist for hood organization dedicated to building afford- life and contributions. They are many, and Republican causes. In 1980, Frederica served able housing in the Hill section of New Haven. this community and this county are a better as co-chair of Women for Ronald Reagan for She had also worked with the Latino Youth place because this good man lived among us. President in New York State. Three years Development and ProPark Enterprises. She It has been said that God expects only this later, she was honored to have lunch with participated in a great number of projects with of each of us-that we take the world into President Reagan, who personally thanked Casa Oton˜ial, an Hispanic senior community; which we are born and strive to make it a Junta and Centro San Jose, two community better place in which to live. Everette Suitt her for all of her community efforts. certainly did so and did so successfully. Frederica, the descendant of freed slaves based social service organizations; and the Everette loved life and enjoyed it as few of who helped organize the Underground Rail- Spanish Community of Wallingford. Recently, us are privileged to do. He smiled often and road and the Republican Party in the years Maria became involved in a new initiative laughed long. He had a personality that preceding the Civil War, is the daughter of the called Hispanics Give Hope. Developed by the made us want to be around him, to talk with late Lafayette & Sarah Flint Hunter. She mar- National Marrow Donor Program, this new pro- him, to laugh with him. He was often the ried Loren M. Warner, a beloved gram is aimed at recruiting more Hispanics to sunshine drawing us through dreary days. businessperson and citizen of the Newburgh become bone marrow donors. I knew Everette for more than 30 years; I Maria was a very special person. Her con- don’t remember a single time when he was community in his own right. Frederica and not trying to help me do the right thing for Loren are the parents of Maxine Warner Bur- tagious smile and infectious good humor our county and our state. He was one of the ton, wife of the Honorable V. Eric Burton, touched the lives of all she knew. It is not men who served as an inspiration to me. I former Member of Parliament of the Republic often that you find someone like her—a dia- often sought his counsel. of Antigua-Barbuda in the West Indies. mond in the ruff. With a seemingly infinite Everette Suitt loved his wife, his two Mr. Speaker, for her friendship and commit- amount of compassion and patience, Maria daughters, his grandchildren, and the grand- ment to our community and our party, the has left an indelible mark on our community. child on the way who sadly will never know Town of Newburgh Republican Committee will I know she left an indelible impression on my him except through the memories of others. Everette was a family man in the most this year honor Frederica as their designee as entire staff. She was a friend to us all. pure sense of the word. He loved sports, par- the ‘‘Republican of the Year’’. Our Hudson Though it saddens me beyond words to join ticularly the teams of Duke University and Valley and our Republican Party express our the many family, colleagues, friends, and com- the New York Yankees. He loved his commu- sincere thanks to Frederica Warner for being munity members that have gathered to honor nity: the old Boone Trail High School and, a role model and an ardent supporter of good Maria’s memory, I am proud to stand today to later, Western Harnett High School. And he

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.022 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E9 loved all the students who passed through extraordinary heights in her pursuit of excel- network to crash jetliners into the World Trade that school year after year. lence in athletics and in life. It is my distinct Center and the Pentagon, but was thwarted Can anyone imagine being president of the pleasure to honor her today, and wish her the when he was detained on immigration charges Western Harnett Boosters Club for two or three years? Everette did that job for 18 best of luck in all of her future endeavors. You in August, 2001. Moussaoui, of Moroccan de- years and loved every minute of it. have truly made this country proud. scent, allegedly received $14,000 from an al- He loved his church and his community. He f Qaeda operative, and engaged in a pattern of loved the Democratic Party. And he served behavior that mirrored the activities of the 19 all three with loyalty, with dedication, with CLOSED-CIRCUIT TV COURT PRO- suicide hijackers. He is charged with six humility, and with faith in God. While this is CEEDINGS FOR VICTIMS OF THE counts of conspiracy, including four that carry a sad day for all of us, it would be wise of us TERRORIST ATTACKS OF SEPT. the death penalty. to remember the words of the great artist, 11TH The indictment of Moussaoui reads, in part: Leonardo da Vinci, who said on the death of a friend: ‘‘Zacarias Moussaoui . . . with other members ‘‘As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so HON. TOM DAVIS and associates of al-Qaeda and others known a life well used brings a happy death.’’ OF VIRGINIA and unknown to the Grand Jury, unlawfully, Certainly, Everette Suitt’s life was well IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES willfully and knowingly combined, conspired, used. We are saddened at the loss of this Wednesday, January 23, 2002 confederated and agreed to kill and maim per- good man. As the poet John Donne has re- sons within the United States, and to create a minded us: Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, substantial risk of serious bodily injury to other ‘‘* * * any man’s death diminishes me, be- The attacks of September 11th wounded our persons by destroying and damaging struc- cause I am involved in mankind. Therefore, national psyche, but the most profound tures, conveyances and other real and per- never send to know for whom the bell tolls. wounds were surely felt by the thousands of It tolls for thee.’’ sonal property within the United States.’’ Today, the bell tolls for us as Everette families who lost loved ones. Allowing the vic- Moussaoui has already been arraigned. His goes to his heavenly home. But I would pre- tims’ family members to view the trial of trial is set for October, 2002. dict that Heaven today is a happier place Zacarias Mouusaoui—the sole suspect in- f than it was a few days ago. That Everette is dicted thus far in connection with the cowardly rushing around greeting those who have gone attacks—is the right and compassionate thing MARTIN LUTHER KING on before and renewing acquaintances. That to do. his happy smile has already endeared him to Unfortunately, the Federal Judicial Con- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY the Community of Angels. That he is already ference, which has authority over the U.S. Dis- volunteering to take on whatever job God OF INDIANA feels needs doing to improve the community. trict Court for the Eastern District of Virginia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES where the trial will occur, does not permit And even to suggest a few tasks himself. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 Goodbye, Good Friend. court proceedings to be televised. This legisla- Amen. tion would require the closed-circuit broadcast Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., f of the proceedings to ‘‘convenient locations’’ around the nation. It is modeled after Section and reflect on his life and work, we are re- PAYING TRIBUTE TO KARI 235 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death minded of the challenges that democracy DISTEFANO Penalty Act of 1996, (P.L. 104Ð132), which poses to us and the delicate nature of liberty. was enacted after the Oklahoma City bombing Dr. King’s life, and, unfortunately, his untimely HON. SCOTT McINNIS trial was moved to Denver. In that case, an death, reminds us that we must continually OF COLORADO exception was made, with Congress requiring work and, if necessary, fight to secure and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the court to broadcast the proceedings via protect our freedoms. Dr. King, in his courage closed-circuit television back to victims’ family to act, his willingness to meet challenges, and Wednesday, January 23, 2002 members in Oklahoma. P.L. 104Ð132 is trig- his ability to achieve, embodied all that is Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privi- gered only when the trial has been moved good and true in the battle for liberty. lege to take this opportunity to pay tribute to more than 350 miles from the state where the The spirit of Dr. King lives on in the citizens Kari Distefano, a woman whose competitive case was originally brought. of communities throughout our nation. It lives spirit and unrelenting will has taken her to the This legislation mirrors legislation already on in the people whose actions reflect the top of her field as a runner, and distinguished passed in the Senate (S. 1858) that would spirit of resolve and achievement that will help her as one of this country’s greatest athletes. allow those whom the court determines to move our country into the future. In particular, Her incredible accomplishment of being have a ‘‘compelling interest’’ to witness the several distinguished individuals from Indi- named U.S.A. Track and Field’s top women’s trial—but are unable to attend because of ex- ana’s First Congressional District will be rec- mountain runner of the year is a testament not pense, inconvenience, or courtroom space lim- ognized during the 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Lu- only to her incredible natural abilities, but to itations—to do so via closed-circuit trans- ther King, Jr. Breakfast on Monday, January her unparalleled work ethic and indomitable mission. The transmission locations include 21, 2002, at the Genesis Center in Gary, Indi- human spirit. but are not limited to Northern Virginia; Los ana. The Gary Frontiers Service Club that was This incredible honor is the manifestation of Angeles and San Francisco, California; New founded in 1952 sponsors this annual memo- a life-long passion, and could not have been York City; Boston; and Newark, New Jersey— rial breakfast. bestowed upon a more deserving individual. In the sites of the attacks, as well as the places This year the Gary Frontiers Club will pay September of 2001, Kari competed in the where the aircraft involve departed or were in- tribute to nine local individuals who have for World Mountain Running Trophy Race in tended to arrive. The court retains the discre- decades unselfishly contributed to improving Udine, Italy, finishing with the top U.S. rank, tion to designate additional sites. the human condition of others in the City of and placing 21st overall in a field that included Until S. 1858 bill and the House companion Gary. Those individuals who will be recog- competitors from over 30 countries. She has bill become law, Congress would have to af- nized as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Marchers been named an alternate for the United States firmatively act to permit televised proceedings at this year’s breakfast include: Thomas V. Track and Field Team, and recently broke a of Zacarias Moussaoui’s trial. Barnes, Former Mayor of Gary; James W. course record at the 37-kilometer Grand Junc- Like the earlier law (P.L. 104Ð132), the Holland, deceased Former Deputy Mayor of tion Rim Rock Run. Her training grounds are court determines who has a compelling inter- Gary; Rudolph Clay, Lake Country 1st District the hills of Telluride, Colorado, but she has est to view the trial, but are otherwise unable Commissioner; Frank Perry, Former Lake proven that her dominance extends far beyond to do so by reason of inconvenience and ex- County Councilman; Reverend Dr. Floyd E. these local hills. pense. The courtroom in Alexandria may fit Dumas, Sr., Founder and former Pastor of the Mr. Speaker, it is quite clear that Kari is a only about 80 spectators. Officials estimate Metropolitan Baptist Church; Nancy M. Kelly, person of unparalleled dedication and commit- that there are 10,000 to 15,000 victims and Vice President of L.C.E.O.C., Inc.; Earline ment to her life-long pursuit of running at a families of the crimes for which Moussaoui is Rogers, Indiana State Senator; Dr. Vernon G. world-class level. It is not only her incredible charged. Smith, Indiana State Representative; and talent, but her unrelenting passion for competi- Who is Zacarias Moussaoui: Attorney Gen- David E. Ross, Jr. M.D., an active and honor- tion and her unconquerable human spirit that eral Ashcroft has said the French citizen able community member. Additionally, one of I wish to bring before this body of Congress. Zacarias Moussaoui, 33, was an ‘‘active par- these nine individuals will be honored with the She is a remarkable woman who has reached ticipant’’ in the plot by the al-Qaeda terrorist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Award.

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.025 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 E10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 23, 2002 Also in attendance at this year’s memorial HONORING CLANCY D. MCKENZIE, lasting legacy of union activism and commit- breakfast will be students from the Gary Com- M.D. FOR THIRTY-FIVE YEARS ment to bettering the lives of our nation’s munity School Corporation. OF GROUNDBREAKING RE- workers. No one mastered the intricacies of Though very different in nature, the achieve- SEARCH, MEDICAL SERVICE AND health insurance and employee benefits more ment of all these individuals reflect many of HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS thoroughly or with more vision, compassion, the same attributes that Dr. King possessed, and zeal. Dale was president of the Toledo Area as well as the values he advocated. Like Dr. HON. CURT WELDON AFLÐCIO from its inception in 1966 until 1973. King, these individuals saw challenges and OF PENNSYLVANIA Upon his leave, the union boasted 31,000 rose to the occasion. Each one of the honored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members. He returned after a two-year hiatus, guests’ greatness has been found in their will- Wednesday, January 23, 2002 serving as Executive Secretary until 1991. In ingness to serve with ‘‘a heart full of grace Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, that year, he went to Chicago, where he is and a soul generated by love’’. They set goals it is my pleasure to honor the Commonwealth credited with saving the union’s health and and worked to achieve them. of Pennsylvania’s Professor Clancy D. welfare fund. He finally retired to Florida in Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my other distin- McKenzie, M.D., Protege of Temple Univer- 1997, though his heart remained in his union. guished colleagues to join me in commending sity’s late Dr. O. Spurgeon English, and Re- His eye was always on the underrepresented, the Gary Frontiers Service Club president, Mr. cipient of Temple University’s Nelson and the exploited and the needy. Floyd Donaldson, and all other members of Winnie Mandella Humanitarian Award. Dr. After being discharged from the U.S. Navy, the service club for their initiative, determina- McKenzie has worked daily to improve the Dale entered his life’s work when he helped tion and dedication to making Northwest Indi- treatment of mental health patients and his organize the employees of the Sears Roebuck ana a better place for all who live and work trailblazing techniques, particularly in the area and Company store in which he worked. In there. of schizophrenia, have awed the medical com- 1956, he became the head of the Detroit retail munity over the years. His findings represent workers union, and joined the Hotel Employ- f one of the greatest breakthroughs in that field ees and Restaurant Employees (HERE) in of medicine and allows for the prevention of 1961. Dale first came to Toledo in 1961 to A TRIBUTE TO HIS HONOR this disease. serve the HERE Local 868, which had been SALVATORE J. MODICA Dr. McKenzie is an Alumnus of the Univer- placed in trusteeship, and he represented the sity of Michigan, University of Vienna, Univer- union’s members for almost thirty years. He sity of Michigan Medical School, Menninger also served the HERE international union as a HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY School of Psychiatry, Philadelphia Psychiatric vice president. OF NEW YORK Center, Philadelphia Psychoanalytic Institute, His crowning achievement in organizing and Capital University of Integrative Medicine, came when he was a founder of the Toledo IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, D.C. Under the careful tutelage United Labor Committee. This local consor- of Dr. O. Spurgeon English for thirty years, Dr. tium of union policymaking brought together Wednesday, January 23, 2002 McKenzie worked creatively and identified a the AFLÐCIO, the UAW, and the Teamsters Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- new cause and mechanism for mental illness, into a collective 50,000 members strong. To er, I rise to congratulate Salvatore J. Modica, the origin of which has been confirmed with build strength through unity remains a hall- sworn in as a judge on December 26, 2001. data on 9,000 persons with schizophrenia, and mark of his leadership and acumen. For the last 15 years, Salvatore ‘‘Tory’’ Modica many more with depression. In addition to his union activities, Dale also has served as a prosecutor Queens District Dr. O. Spurgeon English credited Dr. found time to participate on the boards of the Attorney’s office and as a Principal Court At- McKenzie with the discovery of a traumatic or- local United Way, Red Cross, and Toledo torney in the Bronx. igin for mental illness and wrote that his find- Lucas County Convention Center. He was ings represented a new unification theory of asked to serve on former Ohio Governor Rich- A graduate of the University of Arizona in mental illness. Professor Lance S. Wright, a ard Celeste’s Advisory Council on Travel and 1983 and St. John’s Law School in 1986, Tory noted scholar, colleague and friend for thirty- Tourism and was appointed by former Gov- has worked diligently to rise through the ranks five years, hailed the findings as the most sig- ernor Celeste to the board of the Medical Col- in our courts. Starting in the Queens D.A.’s of- nificant in the field of psychiatry in the second lege of Ohio in Toledo. fice in 1986, Tory ascended from the Appeals half of the 20th Century. His love of boating yielded him a twenty- Bureau to the Homicide Investigations Bureau Dr. Clancy McKenzie, under the careful tute- year membership in the Bay View Yacht Club. to the Supreme Court Trial Bureau. lage of Dr. O. Spurgeon English has made If Dale ever relaxed, surely it was by boating In 1989, Tory became the Principal Court significant advances in the understanding of on Lake Erie and on Florida’s Caloosahatchee Attorney for Judge William C. Donnino, Court mental illness, and most importantly its pre- River. It was the one hobby in which he in- of Claims in the Bronx Supreme Court. In this vention. His efforts should benefit future gen- dulged, according to his son. capacity, he did legal research and wrote erations worldwide, through the understanding A man of humble origins who led his union opinions, becoming extremely well-versed in and prevention of mental disease. brothers and sisters and our entire community complex legal issues. This is evidenced by an Mr. Speaker, Dr. Clancy D. McKenzie is to a better life, Dale was a labor leader first article he authored on the age requirement for truly a contemporary pioneer in the field of and last, He leaves behind this legacy, along the New York State death penalty law, which mental health who has gone beyond the cur- with cherished memories his wife Ruth and appeared in St. John’s legal journal and in rent thinking concerning the subject of schizo- sons John, Don, Ron, Tom, and Tony hold other publications. phrenia. I congratulate him on his life of serv- close in their hearts. Tory is the fourth child and oldest son of Dr. ice to humanity which have made it possible f and Mrs. Edmondo Modica, and he is married to provide those suffering from such ailments to the promise of a whole life. HONORING JAMES AND JOANNE to the Honorable Deborah Stevens Modica, HANSON Deputy Supervising Judge in Queens Criminal f Court. Together they raised five girls—Deirdre, IN MEMORY OF DALE STORMER Erin, Reagan, Flannery and Kate—and are the HON. SCOTT McINNIS proud grandparents of Elijah, Issa and Aidan. OF COLORADO HON. MARCY KAPTUR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Modica’s extensive knowledge of the OF OHIO Wednesday, January 23, 2002 justice system and his incredible work ethic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has gained the respect of his colleagues in the Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to law profession. His perseverance in work, the Wednesday, January 23, 2002 take this opportunity to honor James and Jo- community and his family has certainly paid Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to anne Hanson for their many years of devotion off. I am delighted that he has earned his ap- recognize the accomplishments of Dale Storm- to each other as they celebrate their 50th pointment as Judge to the Criminal Court in er, longtime labor leader in both our commu- wedding anniversary. They were married the the City of New York by Mayor Rudolph nity and in our nation. Dale, who had a gruff same year that they met each other, in 1951, Giuliani. My warmest regards to His Honor, exterior and a heart of gold, passed from this and have lived a wonderful and very fruitful life Judge Salvatore J. Modica. life on October 28, 2001. He leaves behind a together.

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.027 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E11 James and Joanne met while both working Prices ever on the rise, I first became acquainted with Ken when I at Ryan Aeronautical in San Diego, California. A war that no one seems to want, served on the Monterey County Board of Su- James was a test pilot and Joanne was a Crime in the streets—cops killed on beats pervisors. He moved to Salinas in the early Scraggly long hairs and movie bares, draftswoman. During the Korean War, James Dopes and dope addicts, 1970s, after he earned a Bronze Star for valor returned to the Navy as a flight instructor in Demonstrators, agitators, and would be during his term of duty in Vietnam. Ken had Florida and then relocated to St. Louis, Mis- emancipators. been wounded himself while carrying a souri to take a job working for McDonnell Air- If you don’t like the way the country is run wounded New York Times correspondent from craft. This gave the Hanson family the difficult Get into politics—join the fun, a battle at Quang Tri. task of trying to start and raise a family while Why be a follower—set the pace, Ken worked first as a reporter at the Salinas being moved between California and Missouri Who knows, you might even win the race! Californian and later as a reporter, editor and bureau chief at the Monterey County Herald. I several times. As a result of the moves, Jo- f anne attended many different schools focusing remember him fondly as an affable, kind- her studies in a number of different areas. IN HONOR OF CAPS’ 20 YEARS OF hearted, enthusiastic soul; a man with great Joanne opted against her potential career in SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY integrity who always made time to take inter- journalism to pursue her passion for art. Paint- est in the welfare of others. ing and drawing proved to be very fulfilling for HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY While he lived on the Central Coast, Ken Joanne. She also stayed very involved in the OF NEW YORK covered a wide range of issues and topics, including city and county politics. He covered lives of the their three daughters: Kate, Chris- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tine, and Carrie. Following James’ retirement, appearances and speeches by nearly every the loving couple was able to spend more time Wednesday, January 23, 2002 U.S. president since Gerald Ford and inter- pursuing mutual goals and hobbies. Together, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- viewed numerous celebrities, including Ansel they became substitute teachers and raced er, I rise today to pay tribute to an extraor- Adams and Elaine Steinbeek, the third wife of their Arabian horses, eventually breeding and dinary organization, Child Abuse Prevention author John Steinbeck. raising other Arabian horses. Services (CAPS). CAPS, a not-for-profit volun- Born in Denver in 1947, Ken grew up in The late 1980’s and 1990’s sparked civic in- teer group, is entering its 20th year of service Southern California and worked as a part-time volvement for the Hanson family. Joanne was to the Long Island community. sports editor while attending San Fernando elected as the Committee Woman for her CAPS is working together to keep every Valley State College. He was an avid baseball county’s Republican Party in Missouri, and child safe from harm. True to this vision, their fan, railroad enthusiast and history buff. He later ran for State Representative. Upon mov- experienced volunteers have reached 300,000 and his wife of 31 years, Diane, had three ing to Chimney Rock, Colorado, James, along Long Island residents with preventive and edu- children, Jennifer, Paul and Sarah. with his friend Wayne Bergman, founded the cational programs to end the cycle of child Ken left the Monterey County Herald in OPHOP organization. OPHOP, ‘‘Old People abuse and neglect. Conceived from a union of 1997, opting for a new career in teaching. Helping Old People,’’ provides services for el- the Junior League of Long Island and the Na- After earning a teaching certificate from Chap- derly members of the community. More re- tional Council of Jewish Women, CAPS devel- man University in Salinas, he moved to Lan- cently, James and Joanne have aided in state oped programs to give children and adults the caster and began teaching fourth graders at and local political campaigns. tools and strategies to deal with child abuse, Mesquite Elementary School in Palmdale. Mr. Speaker, it is a wonderful privilege and sexual abuse and date rape. As Long Island- I know those young students were fortunate honor to salute the 50th anniversary of James ers’ needs and awareness grew, so did the that Ken touched their lives. They no doubt and Joanne Hanson and recognize the excep- services that CAPS provides. benefitted—as did we all on the Central Coast tional life they have led together. It is with ex- The Child Safety Institute (CSI) was estab- for so many years—from Ken’s kindness, and citement and admiration that I wish them lished by CAPS in 1995 in response to the the enthusiasm he brought to the world many more great years of happiness. concerns of our school communities as they around him. f encountered school violence. They have for- f mulated comprehensive methods to reduce POETRY BY FRANK SOHAIBY TRIBUTE TO ALLISON ZAFFULTO bullying and harassment, including con- REGARDING POLITICS ferences and roundtables presented in class- HON. STEVE ISRAEL rooms to specifically curb the trend of increas- OF NEW YORK HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. ing violence in our schools. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO CAPS has been recognized as a ‘‘model pri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mary prevention program’’ locally, regionally Wednesday, January 23, 2002 Wednesday, January 23, 2002 and nationally. They have received the New Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, Frank York State Eleanor Roosevelt Community pride that I rise today to recognize one of New Sohaiby, one of my constituents, is eighty Service Award as well as the Metro Region York’s outstanding young students: Allison years old, and is a very wise man who has Allstate Safety Leadership Award. I am truly Zaffulto. In February, the young women of her written a poem about politics. Frank’s insights grateful for Child Abuse Prevention Services, troop will honor her by bestowing upon her the deserve to be commended and are hereby as they are an invaluable resource to my of- Girl Scouts Gold Medal. Since the beginning of this century, the Girl memorialized in the public record. Frank’s fice and to the people they serve. It is my Scouts of America have provided thousands of poem follows: honor to pay tribute to them as they enter their 20th year of service to the Long Island com- youngsters each year the opportunity to make ‘‘POLITICS’’ munity. friends, explore new ideas, and develop lead- Who gets what for who and how, f ership skills while learning self-reliance and That’s the name of the game, teamwork. And really not for one who’s tame, A TRIBUTE TO KEN SHULTZ These awards are presented only to those While seeking fame ends up lame. who possess the qualities that make our na- The ‘‘haves’’ are the conservative lot, HON. SAM FARR tion great: commitment to excellence, hard They want to keep the whole pot, work, and genuine love of community service. Ask why and they’ll answer, ‘‘why not?’’ OF CALIFORNIA Fair to them but fairness not. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Gold Awards represent the highest awards attainable by junior and high school The ‘‘have nots’’ on the other hand, Wednesday, January 23, 2002 Are the ones that change demand, Girl Scouts. For this they’re called a radical band, Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- And many of them in jail may land. today to honor the life of Ken Shultz, 54, a lating the recipient of this award, as her activi- Many of us don’t like the game, journalist who lived on the Central Coast of ties are indeed worthy of praise. Her leader- But we’re all in it just the same, California for many years. He died recently ship benefits our community and she serves Some of us in it mighty strong, while vacationing in Redding. as a role model for her peers. As leaders are quite often wrong. Mr. Schultz’s career in journalism spanned Also, we must not forget the unsung heroes, The country’s problems are many fold, more than 30 years, including a stint with who continue to devote a large part of their Who amongst us need be told? Stars and Stripes during which he covered the lives to make all this possible. Therefore, I sa- Watergate—hate and lies, Vietnam war. lute the families, scout leaders, and countless

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K23JA8.008 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 E12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 23, 2002 others who have given generously of their Mossbarger, Scott and May. Bill has dedicated and the values we stand for—freedom and the time and energy in support of scouting. his life to improving the Bluegrass area and rule of law. It is with great pride that I recognize the the lives of Central Kentucky’s residents. But the events of last September produced achievements of Allison, and bring the atten- A native of Glendale, Kentucky, Bill had an not only shock and horror, but an immediate tion of Congress to this successful young early interest in both basketball and engineer- outpouring of support from nations all over the woman on her day of recognition. ing. As a student at Glendale High School, he world. One voice from overseas that spoke f played in the Kentucky State Boys Basketball with both power and eloquence was that of Tournament, known affectionately in Kentucky Premier Bob Carr of New South Wales, Aus- PAYING TRIBUTE TO JIM EVANS as the ‘‘Sweet Sixteen.’’ Bill moved to Lex- tralia. Mr. Carr has long been a good friend of ington in 1956 to attend the University of Ken- the United States and his speech to Par- HON. SCOTT McINNIS tucky, where he played on the Freshmen Bas- liament on September 18th last year should OF COLORADO ketball team for the legendary basketball be read by every Member of Congress. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, Adolph Rupp. Today, I place that speech in our RECORD so that it will be clear to all that America has Wednesday, January 23, 2002 In 1961, Bill graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Engineering with a Bach- many good friends and many strong allies in Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to elor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. the fight against terrorism. take this opportunity to recognize an out- He went on to receive his Master of Science Bob Carr is not only a historian of his won- standing individual from the State of Colorado. degree in Structures from the UK College of derful Australia. He is also a master of our his- For over twenty years, Jim Evans has self- Engineering in 1963. tory. lessly contributed his time and energy to the Bill began his distinguished engineering ca- TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE UNITED STATES Associated Governments of Northwest Colo- reer at the University of Kentucky in the re- OF AMERICA rado, and as he celebrates his twentieth anni- search lab, where he rose to become the (By Bob Carr, MP, Premier of New South versary, I would like to thank him for his dedi- head of the Engineering Mechanics Section. In Wales) cation and time served. 1966, he left UK to organize the consulting Mr CARR (Maroubra—Premier, Minister As a member of the AGNC, Jim has been firm of Fuller and Mossbarger, Civil Engineers, for the Arts, and Minister for Citizenship) successful in bringing growth and prosperity to Inc. with Mr. Don Fuller. In 1968, the firm [2.18 p.m.]: I move: the northwest region. The organization was opened its arms to Mr. John Scott and be- That this House: originally created to secure tax dollars and (1) condemns the terrorist attacks com- came Fuller, Mossbarger and Scott, Civil Engi- mitted in the United States; federal funds for the five northwest counties neers, Inc. The firm welcomed Mr. Audrey (2) extends condolences to all the victims and to ensure the funds are properly distrib- May in 1973, and the firm’s current title took and their families; and uted throughout the region. To achieve this its place in the Lexington community. Fuller, (3) calls on Australians of all faiths to sup- goal, the AGNC created several programs to Mossbarger, Scott and May (FMSM) special- port each other and practise the very values help distribute and secure funding. These pro- izes in geotechnical evaluations for structures, that were attacked—freedom and the rule of grams include increasing coal production reve- law. highway designs, and locks and dams. FMSM All who lived through 11 September 2001 nues, establishing tax credits for beginning has expanded significantly from its original of- will always remember it. A catastrophe like businesses, providing regional planning and fice in Lexington, with offices in Hazard, Ken- that bonds us as human beings and great technical assistance grants, and the distribu- tucky; Louisville, Kentucky; and Cincinnati, good can sometimes flow from enormous evil tion of an oil shale trust fund to the counties Ohio. as if, in this time of talk of war, when facing of the region Notable clients of Fuller, Mossbarger, Scott, the darkness, we most value the light. The Jim has played a key role for the AGNC by and May include the United States Army events of just a week ago have shown us that human goodness is a fact—it is unstoppable, drafting the legislation for the Mineral Leasing Corps of Engineers, the Kentucky Department Distribution Formula Amendment. This effort and ineradicable. The firemen and police who of Highways, Ashland Oil, Inc., the Kentucky walked into the shadow of two great wobbly by the AGNC increased available energy im- Finance Administration Cabinet, the Kentucky towers and climbed the stairs, were probably pact funds in the region by more than $23 mil- River Authority, and the Lexington-Fayette aware they would not survive. The heroes on lion. Jim has also been a vital contributor to Urban-County Metro Government. United Airlines flight UA93, accepted their the area’s aging programs, notably insuring Bill has also made significant contributions fate and attempted by their death to save the continuation of nutrition programs, transit to the Central Kentucky community and the others and protect their country. The hus- opportunities, home care, legal services, and entire state. He is a past President of both the bands, wives, sons and daughters rang loved senior ombudsman services. Through Jim’s Kentucky Consulting Engineering Council and ones from those planes and wrecked offices and the AGNC’s efforts, over $7 million has to say, ‘‘Goodbye, I’m unlikely to survive the Kentucky Society of Professional Engi- this. It was good to have been your friend been put toward funding the programs. neers. He is a fellow of the American Con- upon the earth.’’ Mr. Speaker, Jim Evans and the AGNC sulting Engineers Council and serves as a Thousands volunteered their blood, their have been instrumental in encouraging the Board Member of the Cincinnati Bible College. hands, their exhaustion for the long nights harmonious relationships between the coun- As a past Chairman of the Board of Elders for and days that followed. They are still at ties and cities of the northwest county region. Southland Christian Church in Lexington, Bill work. The chaplain who died in the act of Through the tireless efforts of its members was a natural choice to chair the Building giving absolution to a fireman who himself and people like Jim, northwest Colorado en- died in an act of gallant self-sacrifice. Our Commission when Southland decided to con- colleague in public service Mayor Giuliani joys the prestige and influence it wields in the struct a new sanctuary. never slept, and former President Clinton state today. Their work and dedication to im- While achieving so much in his professional wept with the kinfolk of the fallen. Some- proving the lives of Colorado residents cer- life, Bill has remained a devoted husband to times it takes this enormity to show the tainly deserves the recognition of this body of his wife, Martha, and a loving father for his generosity of the human spirit. It is not good Congress. Thanks for all your hard work Jim, four children, Belinda Meyers, Carol Kearns, that the few who are not susceptible to and good luck in your future endeavors. Evan Mossbarger and Dee Mallory. mercy can do such harm to so many. Today we are not here to speak—though f f the time will come—of the big picture of HONORING WILLIAM A. AUSTRALIA STANDS WITH US world terrorism, its causes and its remedies, MOSSBARGER FOR HIS DEDI- or of the strategic goals and alliances that are being talked of, and the necessary action CATED SERVICE TO CENTRAL HON. STEPHEN HORN to smash terrorists. We are here today only KENTUCKY OF CALIFORNIA to speak our shared regret, our sympathies IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and kindred sorrows. The number of Aus- HON. ERNIE FLETCHER tralians currently not accounted for in New Wednesday, January 23, 2002 York and Washington is more than the num- OF KENTUCKY ber who perished at Thredbo when 18 lives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, the terrorist attacks of last September 11th were a terrible were lost; on the Westgate Bridge, 35 lives; in Wednesday, January 23, 2002 the fires of Hobart, more than 50 lives; per- blow to the United States and to all of our citi- haps even more than in the Granville Train Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to zens. Each of us became witnesses to the disaster, 83 lives lost. pay tribute to Mr. William A. Mossbarger on coldblooded murder of fellow Americans by a We feel ourselves one in blood with the the occasion of his retirement from Fuller, small band of fanatics who hate our country fallen, kin and bonded with all who died. A

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.034 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E13 world away, we share their grief. There were TRIBUTE TO JACE RATZLAFF ceiving his first appointment as an agriculture those that morning who bad the luck. The commissioner in 1974 for two small counties Chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, Howard in California. Local governments throughout Lutnick, survived the attack because he was HON. BOB SCHAFFER OF COLORADO the state soon recognized his talents. He was late for work. He decided to take his children hired by several for positions, each with great- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to kindergarten for the first time that morn- er responsibility, until the position that he al- ing. He lost his brother, though, and around Wednesday, January 23, 2002 ways wanted became available. 700 workmates—700! John, a New York Port In 1990 he returned to Tulare County to as- Authority worker, rolled himself into a ball, Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor tumbled down 80 stories as the building fell to rise today to congratulate Mr. Jace Ratzlaff sume the position of Agriculture Commis- and was barely scratched. Ian Thorpe came of Greeley, Colorado. Jace is a recent recipi- sioner. Tulare leads the nation in the produc- to the door two hours before and then went ent of the Accommodation Award jointly given tion of commodities such as dairy, navel or- back to his hotel for his camera. by the United States Department of Agri- anges, fresh table grapes and many others. Consumers across America and around the John Howard was giving a news conference culture’s Natural Resources Conservation world, from over 80 countries, enjoy the prod- at his hotel a short walk from the White Service (NRCS) and Southeastern Colorado’s House, when the 767 airplane intended for its Soil Conservation Districts. ucts gown in Tulare County. Lenord’s role as Agriculture Commissioner destruction hit the ground in Pennsylvania. This award is given to distinguished individ- encompasses food safety operations, pesticide All feel relief but also guilt that they were uals for the time and effort they have contrib- use monitoring, weights, measures, pest de- spared and so many were lost. Human beings uted to NRCS and Soil Conservation District tection, exclusion and eradication efforts. are like that. We feel for our fellows, across programs and is rarely given to someone out- Throughout his career Lenord Craft has be- race, religion and region. We breathe the side of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. come recognized as a protector of the envi- same air, share hopes and sorrows. We are in- Jace is committed to serving the agricultural volved, as John Donne said, in mankind, and ronment, an enforcement arm for the con- heritage of Colorado and has been extremely the tolling bell tolls also for us as it does for sumer and an advocate for the producer. He comrade, foe and kin. helpful in aiding Colorado farmers and ranch- is respected for his even handed approach ers. He has given numerous presentations on from all quarters of society. California agri- We think of our lost Australian kin. agricultural programs, updating constituents on Yvonne Kennedy, 62, from Westmead, a culture, Tulare County producers, consumers legislation important to them, while also mak- widow with two sons, had recently retired across America and around the world have all from the Red Cross after 25 years, having ing this government service more reliant and benefited from the intense love of his job and been awarded the Red Cross distinguished accessible to Coloradans. his strength in fulfilling the mandates of his po- service medal. She was on her retirement Farming, ranching, and natural resources sition. holiday. Adelaide industrial advocate An- are what make Colorado great. NRCS and the Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lenord drew Knox was working for an infrastructure Soil Conservation Districts have greatly aided Craft for his many successes and years of company on the 103rd floor of the north the well being of agriculture and the environ- service to Tulare County and the state of Cali- tower of the World Trade Center. Leanne ment. The services and technical advice these fornia. I urge my colleagues to join me in Whiteside, from Prahran, Melbourne, was on programs offer, on a daily basis, to farmers wishing Lenord congratulations for a job well the second day of her dream job in the World and ranchers are invaluable. done and best wishes for an enjoyable retire- Trade Center working for an insurance com- Jace is an exceptional Coloradan and has ment. pany. Retired Sydney Qantas baggage han- served Colorado extremely well. Mary Miller, dler Alberto Dominguez from Lidcombe had f worked for Qantas for 21 years. He was a an area Public Affairs Specialist for NRCS said, ‘‘Jace really cares about the people and AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHORTAGE prominent member of the Spanish commu- NEARS CRISIS PROPORTIONS nity. Lesley Thomas, from the Central is very popular. He is a great representative Coast, was working in New York as an op- for Congressman Schaffer.’’ The special ef- tions trader for Cantor Fitzgerald. forts and helpfulness Jace has given show his HON. BARNEY FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS For these and all the others missing and dedication to the people of Colorado. not accounted for among the scarred and Jace not only makes his community proud, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES twisted metal we hope for a miracle: that but also his state and country. He has taken Wednesday, January 23, 2002 among the rows of stretchers and doctors the responsibilities and standards of his job to Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, when I prepare waiting for patients and treating so very a higher level and I applaud him. On behalf of an introductory paragraph for insertion into the few, that along the unending odyssey of the the citizens of Colorado, I ask the House to sniffer dog Bear, who knows in the way dogs RECORD, my very able assistant, Maria Giesta, join me in extending hearty congratulations to often has to remind to compose a headline. do how essential is his task, a human form in Mr. Jace Ratzlaff. the dust will unexpectedly move and show But in this no such reminder is necessary, be- that life is there, and hope abides. f cause the National Housing Conference, whose statement I am inserting, composed a There is no joy in this occasion. There is HONORING THE CAREER OF perfectly appropriate headline which I have no great comfort in knowing that more lives LENORD CRAFT are yet to be shed in the conflict that will appropriated. surely follow this atrocity, this bestial act The National Housing Conference is a by fearless, fanatical, short-sighted men. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH broad based group of a variety of organiza- There is no comfort in sharing a planet, a OF CALIFORNIA tions concerned with our housing crisis. The fragile global confederation, that has in it so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES statement which the NHC has issued, which I much hate, and to see that hate grow by the Wednesday, January 23, 2002 am inserting here, is very important both for its hour. There is no victory, and there is no substance and precisely because it represents honour, in defaced mosques or churches or in Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to such a broad range of organizations. abuse and street violence against good citi- ask this Congress to recognize Mr. Lenord As the statement says, ‘‘a significant in- zens born in the Middle East and at peace Craft, the Agricultural Commissioner from our crease in direct federal funding for affordable here in Australia. They detest as much as nation’s second largest agricultural producing housing, coupled with a more responsive and any these barbarous and poisonous acts and county, Tulare. Located in the nation’s largest progressive use of the nation’s tax code, will the inhumane organisation that planned agricultural producing state, California, Mr. be necessary in order to expand, and in some them and fed them. Craft’s leadership is being recognized later cases execute more effective affordable hous- There is comfort, however—some com- this month. On January 25, 2002 Mr. Craft will ing strategies at the state and local level.’’ And fort—in the goodness this foul deed has ig- serve his last day in office after a distin- as the NEC has made clear, such an increase nited: the song and ritual and the extended guished 38-year career. in resources for affordable housing is nec- hands of nations met in unexpected comrade- The most recent figures indicate that Tulare essary because ‘‘in addition to homeless and ship, united by their sympathy, sorrow and County farmers produce commodities in ex- very low income families who experience the outrage. In the words of a familiar song, ‘‘We are one, but we are many.’’ In this country cess of $3 billion on 354,000 acres. This most severe effects of an inadequate supply as in yours and at this awful time we are county’s agricultural output exceeds the major- of affordable housing, today many teachers, with you, the very many of you now griev- ity of states in this great nation. police officers, fire fighters, retail sales clerks ing, in spirit and in fact, in our prayers and Mr. Craft’s illustrious career started in 1963 and nurses are also finding it increasingly dif- in our sorrow, and in our strategic support— as a simple AG inspector. He performed admi- ficult, if not impossible, to find decent afford- in all this, Australia will be there. rably in a variety of positions eventually re- able housing for their families.’’

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.038 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 E14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 23, 2002 Mr. Speaker, it is morally unacceptable for We have the tools, the know-how and the used as a bargaining chip in trading wheat the richest nation in the history of the world to experience to meet our nation’s affordable with the U.S. or other countries. tolerate this continued housing crisis which housing needs. Our housing needs are well Finally, the ITC report concludes that the documented and have been with us for many blights the lives of so many American families Canadian trade policies and programs, par- years. We know that good housing is essen- ticularly the varietal registration program and simply because of a mis-allocation of re- tial to support the health and well-being of sources. I applaud the National Housing Con- our families and our communities, and we end-use certificates for U.S. wheat, have been ference and its member organizations for this also know that our continuing failure to ad- reported by U.S. exporters as adversely affect- important statement and I hope that all of our dress the full measure of our nation’s afford- ing the level of U.S. wheat exports to Canada. colleagues will read and assimilate it so that able housing needs will have a direct impact In 2000/01 the U.S. imported $212 million we can act along the lines the Conference has on other national concerns including the en- worth of wheat from Canada, while it exported recommended. vironment, transportation, access to jobs only $50,000 worth of wheat to Canada. The and urban sprawl. Wheat Access Facilitation Program, which was [From the United Voice for Housing] In the year ahead, much will be made of implemented by the U.S. and Canada as part AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHORTAGE NEARS the need to make hard choices, the need to of the Record of Understanding in 1998 to fa- CRISIS PROPORTIONS focus on larger national priorities and of cilitate exports of U.S. wheat directly to Cana- WASHINGTON, DC.—The following state- tight budgetary constraints. For those who have fought for years to encourage necessary dian elevators, is no longer in use. ment was released today by the National The report makes clear that the CWB and Housing Conference (NHC): funding for responsible housing policies, this will be nothing new. What must be made the Canadian government continue to use As we begin the new year, this nation con- trade-distorting practices. The CWB’s monop- tinues to face a serious affordable housing clear, however, is that our collective failure situation of near crisis proportions. Based to act to meet the nation’s affordable hous- oly is unfair to our nation’s wheat farmers, and upon the most recent data, approximately ing needs in a comprehensive fashion over the administration should seek remedies under one out of every seven (13 million) American many years has only increased the need for Section 301 and hold the CWB accountable families has a critical housing need, includ- new affordable housing to near crisis propor- for its unfair trade practices. This House ing some 4 million low- and moderate-in- tions. Our failure to address this situation should insist that Canada halt the secretive come working families. In addition to home- again this year will hurt hard-working fami- and harmful behavior of the CWB and act as lies and will continue to leave behind those less and very low-income families who expe- a good neighbor by practicing fair trade. rience the most severe affects of an inad- who need our help the most. f equate supply of affordable housing, today f many teachers, police officers, fire fighters, PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRED BROWN retail sales clerks and nurses are also Ending CANADIAN WHEAT BOARD it increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to find decent affordable housing for their fami- HON. SCOTT McINNIS lies. According to a recent NHC study, jani- HON. BOB SCHAFFER OF COLORADO tors and retail sales clerks, for example, are OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all but shut out of the nation’s largest hous- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 23, 2002 ing markets,. Wednesday, January 23, 2002 While reports of the resilience of the hous- Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ing industry during the current economic Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today take this opportunity to recognize a retiring slow-down provide hope and support for the regarding the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) icon of the Colorado media community. For nation’s economy as a whole, we should not and the ongoing investigation of its policies over forty years, Fred has dazzled and be lulled into a false sense of accomplish- and practices under Section 301 of the Trade charmed Colorado readers with his witty intel- ment when it comes to the housing needs of Act of 1974. The administration should ag- lect and supercharged rhetoric that has re- low- and moderate-income families. Today, gressively pursue this investigation and work sulted in a large and loyal following of political there is an affordable housing shortage minded readers around the state. which is not being addressed adequately. We toward resolving the longstanding trade problem with Canada. This House should insist on Fred began his life in journalism as an un- have not budgeted the necessary resources to dergraduate at Colorado State University in address the current shortage of affordable fair trade from our neighbor to the north. housing and there are barriers in far too According to the U.S. International Trade the late 1950’s. After graduation, he went on many communities across the nation which Commission (ITC) report released on Dec. 21, to receive his Masters in Journalism in 1963 inhibit the development of new affordable 2001, the CWB is empowered with both mo- from the prestigious Medill School of Jour- housing. nopsony and monopoly power in the mar- nalism at Northwestern University. In June of To make lasting and meaningful progress keting of Canadian wheat. Unlike the U.S., that year, Fred went to work with the Denver on this issue in the new year and beyond, where there are many producer cooperatives Post, and began a career that would last al- there must be an immediate and dem- most four decades. and grain traders to buy wheat, the CWB is onstrated public commitment at all levels to As a journalist, Fred covered many issues address the full measure of the nation’s af- the sole buyer of Canadian wheat in Canada. concerning Colorado, most notably politics and fordable housing problem. At present, there The sheer volume of wheat available through government, a topic he covered for The Post are simply not enough resources to support the CWB allows it to dominate the Durum for over twenty-five years. He also wrote for affordable ongoing housing efforts. The lack wheat market, where it has all but ended U.S. of political will to increase funding to en- the editorial page and his weekly columns participation in the futures market of Durum were features every Friday guaranteeing to in- courage and provide incentives to produce wheat. No single U.S. company trading in new affordable housing has and will continue form Coloradans of breaking political events to force families to make unacceptable Durum wheat can afford to take the risks that around the nation. choices in order to find adequate shelter. the behemoth CWB can take. In addition to his duties, Fred also found Our goal in the new year should be simple The ITC report also concludes that the CWB time to serve his profession in the pursuit of and straightforward (to increase the overall also enjoys Canadian government approval journalistic excellence. His goal to ensure eth- supply of affordable housing). To accomplish and backing of its borrowing and other financ- ics in journalism was demonstrated in his this goal, there must be vigorous leadership ing, thus reducing the CWB’s costs and insu- service to the Society of Professional Journal- at the federal level as well as concerted ef- lating it from commercial risks faced by large forts at the state and local level to break ists. He has served as society President, co- and small U.S. grain traders. The Canadian authored the Society’s Code of Ethics, and down barriers which constrain efforts to in- government also provided CWB with a cap on crease the supply of affordable housing. served as Chairman and Co-Chair of the A significant increase in direct federal proceeds railways can receive for shipping SBJ’s National Ethics Committee. funding for affordable housing, coupled with CWB grain; shipments to the eastern and Mr. Speaker, Fred Brown’s accomplish- a more responsive and progressive use of the western ports for overseas export are below ments and dedication to excellence in jour- nation’s tax code, will be necessary in order comparable commercial rates. In the U.S., rail- nalism certainly deserve the recognition of this to expand, and in some cases execute more ways are deregulated and shippers of grain body of Congress. Fred serves as a symbol effective affordable housing strategies at the are charged the same commercial freight for aspiring journalists and political patrons state and local level. Increased federal re- costs as anyone else. Furthermore, producers throughout Colorado and the nation. I would sources must, however, be coupled with additional state and local resources, private sec- in Canada are forced to pay a flat location- personally like to thank Fred for his commit- tor incentives and local housing policies based rate for shipment of their wheat regard- ment to ethics in journalism and his diligence which are designed specifically to preserve less of whether it actually costs the CWB that in informing the public of our nation’s govern- existing and produce new affordable housing amount or not. Any money made from these mental proceedings. Congratulations Fred, opportunities. ‘‘phantom’’ charges by the CWB can then be and good luck in your future endeavors.

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JA8.041 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E15 HONORING THE WORCESTER the daughter of Curtis and Marilyn Smith. The HONORING FAIRENE SEWELL YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM couple currently resides in Virginia Beach, Vir- ginia. HON. ED BRYANT HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN It is with this, Mr Speaker, that I sincerely OF TENNESSEE OF MASSACHUSETTS thank Matthew and Amanda Faulkenberry for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inspiring a nation in mourning. Their contribution to the healing of our country will not go Wednesday, January 23, 2002 Wednesday, January 23, 2002 unforgotten. Mr. BRYANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today pay special tribute to Fairene B. Sewell, on to join the community of Worcester, Massa- f the occasion of her retirement from the Uni- chusetts in celebrating the graduation of five CURRENT UNITED STATES POLICY versity of Tennessee Extension Service after young adults from the Worcester YouthBuild TOWARDS HAITI fifty years of service. Program. Fairene Sewell is a constituent of mine and The Worcester YouthBuild Partnership is a resident of Selmer, Tennessee. Born in began in 1998 under the guidance of Mass. HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Henderson County, Tennessee, Mrs. Sewell Job Training, Inc. and through a grant from OF TEXAS graduated from the University of Tennessee the United States Department of Housing and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with a degree in Home Economics. Urban Development (HUD). It provides unem- Wednesday, January 23, 2002 Mrs. Sewell has served the Volunteer State ployed, low-income young adults between the with pride as an Extension Leader at the Uni- ages of 16 and 24 who are not in school and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON. Mr. versity. She has received the National Asso- have not received a high school diploma or Speaker, I rise today to express my deep con- ciation of Extension Home Economists Distin- GED with access to tools with which they can cern regarding current United States policy to- guished Service Award and a Certificate of change their lives. YouthBuild Partnership pro- wards Haiti. Meritorious Service from Epsilon Sigma Phi. vides instruction in education/GED prepara- Haiti, a country slightly smaller than the Mrs. Sewell is a member of the American tion, life and leadership skills development, job state of Maryland, is about 475 miles off the Home Economics Association, the Tennessee readiness training, counseling as well as job coast of the United States. It is the poorest Home Education Association, Tennessee As- development, placement assistance and con- country in the Western Hemisphere. The life sociation of Extension Home Economists, struction skills. expectancy of the average Haitian is only 53 American Association of Family and Con- I would like to acknowledge the graduates years, and this number is certain to decline as sumer Sciences and Tennessee Association of the Worcester YouthBuild Program: Timothy the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the country be- of Family and Consumer Sciences, TEAFCS, Coll, Raini Notice, Arlene Perez, Carlos Rios comes even more severe. According to and ‘‘Dean’s Circle,’’ College of Human Ecol- and Shayne Smith. Furthermore, I want to rec- TUNAIDS, the United Nations agency respon- ogy at the University of Tennessee. ognize the contribution of Brandon Castro who sible for addressing the HIV/AIDS pandemic, In addition to her professional memberships, participated in the YouthBuild Program but more than 5% of the adult population is HIVÐ Mrs. Sewell is active in the community. She tragically died before he could complete the positive, and some sectors of the population has received: the Jaycees and Rotary Out- project. Among other things these young have infection rates of over 50%. Haiti’s infant standing Citizen Award, a Certificate of Rec- adults have participated in the construction of mortality rate stands at 74 of every 1,000 ognition for Continuous and Dedicated Com- low-income family housing units at 41 Wall births, and more than 1 in 4 children under the munity Service by the Modern Woodmen of Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. As part of age of 5 are malnourished. Haiti ranks 152nd America, and a Certificate of Recognition and PROJECT REMEMBER, this house becomes out of 174 on the United Nations Development Appreciation for teaching Health and Wellness the first of six housing rehabilitation/develop- Program’s Human Development Index, below Class at McNairy Central High School. Mrs. ment projects to commemorate Worcester’s such countries as Bangladesh and Sudan. Sewell is a member of the Pilot Club, Kiwanis, six fallen firefighters. In previous years, the United States pur- Chamber of Commerce, First Baptist Church, Mr. Speaker, I commend these young adults sued a constructive relationship with Haiti. Be- and is the Secretary of PEC Credentials and for taking an active part in their community tween FY 95 and FY 99, the United States Election Committee for District 8. and I am confident that their contributions will provided $884 million in critical development Fairene Sewell is a real asset to McNalry have a lasting positive impact. I congratulate assistance funds to support agricultural devel- County, and to the State of Tennessee. Her them on their accomplishments and I wish opment, democracy and governance, teacher colleagues speak highly of her, and her record them the best of luck in the future. training, health care, and many other pro- shows a commitment to the community and to grams. The United States also supported mul- f her students. She will be sorely missed by all tilateral institutions that worked to improve the those who know her. IN HONOR OF MATTHEW AND lives of ordinary Haitians. More recently, how- f AMANDA FAULKENBERRY ever, the United States has pursued a dan- gerously narrow policy towards Haiti and has PROCLAMATION FOR PETER HON. DAVID D. PHELPS used its veto power to prevent the disburse- REILLY OF ILLINOIS ment of funds from multilateral institutions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES such as the World Bank and the Inter-Amer- HON. STEVE ISRAEL ican Development Bank (IDB). The board of Wednesday, January 23, 2002 OF NEW YORK directors of the IDB has already approved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PHELPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to $146 million in social sector loans for Haiti, but recognize two young people who have because of United States policy, these funds Wednesday, January 23, 2002 touched a world united for peace. Life Maga- have been blocked from improving the lives of Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great zine’s commemorative edition of the Sep- 8 million Haitians. Among the blocked loans pride that I rise today to recognize one of New tember 11th attacks features a touching image are $22 million to improve education, $23 mil- York’s outstanding young students, Peter of Matthew and Amanda Faulkenberry em- lion for health care, and $61 million for water Reilly. This young man has received the Eagle bracing moments before Matthew was to de- and sanitation projects. Mr. Speaker, this pol- Scout honor from his peers in recognition of part for Afghanistan. icy must change. his achievements. Since the original printing, this touching In order for the living standards and life Since the beginning of this century, the Boy photo has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning chances of ordinary Haitians to improve, inter- Scouts of America have provided thousands of America, CNN, CÐSpan, and other various national development assistance is critical. boys and young men each year with the op- media outlets all over the world as an unfor- The United States must change its current pol- portunity to make friends, explore new ideas, gettable symbol of American unity and icy towards Haiti so that it may receive multi- and develop leadership skills while learning strength in the face of adversity. lateral funds for pressing development needs. self-reliance and teamwork. Son of Duane and Rhonda Faulkenberry of If we do not act now, the deplorable conditions The Eagle Scout award is presented only to Herrin, Illinois, Matthew is a nuclear technician in Haiti will lead to a further deterioration in liv- those who posses the qualities that make our on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt and a 1998 ing conditions, social unrest, and a possible Nation great commitment to excellence, hard graduate of Herrin High School. Amanda grad- refugee crisis that will certainly affect our work, and genuine love of community service. uated from Herrin High School in 1999 and is shores. Becoming an Eagle Scout is an extraordinary

VerDate 112000 04:59 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\M23JA8.000 pfrm01 PsN: E23PT1 E16 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 23, 2002 award with which only the finest Boy Scouts This title requires all such committees Environment and Public Works are honored. To earn the award—the highest to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Clean Air, Wetlands, and Climate Change advancement rank in Scouting—a Boy Scout Digest—designated by the Rules com- Subcommittee must demonstrate proficiency in the rigorous mittee—of the time, place, and purpose To hold hearings on S. 556, to amend the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor of the meetings, when scheduled, and Clean Air Act to reduce emissions from skills; they must earn a minimum of 21 merit any cancellations or changes in the electric powerplants. SD–406 badges as well as contribute at least 100 meetings as they occur. 10 a.m. man-hours toward a community oriented serv- As an additional procedure along Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs ice project. with the computerization of this infor- To hold oversight hearings to examine I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily the financial war on terrorism and the lating the recipients of these awards, as their Digest will prepare this information for Administration’s implementation of activities are indeed worthy of praise. Their printing in the Extensions of Remarks the anti-money laundering provisions leadership benefits our community and they section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of the USA Patriot Act. serve as role models for their peers. on Monday and Wednesday of each SD–538 Also, we must not forget the unsung heroes, week. Budget who continue to devote a large part of their Meetings scheduled for Thursday, To hold hearings on certain budgetary lives to make all this possible. Therefore, I sa- January 24, 2002 may be found in the issues and the economic outlook of the lute the families, scout leaders, and countless Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. United States. others who have given generously of their SD–608 time and energy in support of scouting. MEETINGS SCHEDULED It is with great pride that I recognize the FEBRUARY 4 achievements of Peter and bring the attention JANUARY 29 9:30 a.m. of Congress to this successful young man on 9:30 a.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation his day of recognition, Friday, November 2, Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine issues sur- 2001. Congratulations to Peter and his family. To hold hearings to examine the Cor- rounding the Enron Corporation. SR–253 f porate Average Fuel Economy. SR–253 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Energy and Natural Resources FEBRUARY 5 Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, To hold hearings to examine the implica- 9:30 a.m. agreed to by the Senate on February 4, tions for consumers and energy mar- Commerce, Science, and Transportation 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- kets of the Enron bankruptcy, focusing Science, Technology, and Space Sub- on maintaining the needed investment tem for a computerized schedule of all committee and competition in natural gas and To hold hearings to examine issues con- meetings and hearings of Senate com- electricity production and trans- cerning bioterrorism. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- mission. SR–253 tees, and committees of conference. SD–366

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HIGHLIGHTS Second Session of the One Hundred Seventh Congress Convened. Senate Pending: Chamber Action Daschle/Baucus Amendment No. 2698, in the na- Routine Proceedings, pages S1–S50 ture of a substitute. Pages S16–17 Measures Introduced: One bill and two resolutions A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- were introduced, as follows: S. 1892, and S. Res. viding for further consideration of the bill at 10 a.m., on Thursday, January 24, 2002. Page S49 199–200. Page S32 Measures Passed: Motion To Request Attendance: During today’s proceedings, by 88 yeas to 6 nays (Vote No. 1), Sen- Honoring Dave Thomas: Senate agreed to S. Res. ate agreed to a motion to instruct the Sergeant at 199, honoring the life of Rex David ‘‘Dave’’ Thomas Arms to request the attendance of absent Senators. and expressing the deepest condolences of the Senate Page S2 to his family on his death. Pages S47–48 Messages from the President: Senate received the National Nutrition Program for the Elderly: following message from the President of the United Senate agreed to S. Res. 200, expressing the sense of States: the Senate regarding the national nutrition program Transmitting, pursuant to law, a Periodic Report for the elderly, on the occasion of the 30th anniver- on the National Emergency with Respect to the sary of its establishment. Page S48 Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accu- Joint Session/State of the Union Address: Senate mulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in the agreed to H. Con. Res. 299, providing for a joint Territory of the Russian Federation; to the Banking, session of Congress to receive a message from the Housing, and Urban Affairs. (PM–63) Page S25 President on the state of the Union. Page S49 Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- Measures Indefinitely Postponed: lowing nominations: Kenneth A. Marra, of Florida, to be United States Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act: S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. 1536, making appropriations for the Departments of Percy Anderson, of California, to be United States Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, District Judge for the Central District of California. and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Jose E. Martinez, of Florida, to be United States tember 30, 2002. Page S49 District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. District of Columbia Appropriations Act: S. Lance M. Africk, of Louisiana, to be United States 1543, making appropriations for the government of District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana. the District of Columbia and other activities charge- Stanley R. Chesler, of New Jersey, to be United able in whole or in part against the revenues of said States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. District for the fiscal year ending September 30, Frederick W. Rohlfing III, of Hawaii, to be United States District Judge for the District of Ha- 2002. Page S49 waii. Adoption Tax Credit: Senate agreed to the motion Joan E. Lancaster, of Minnesota, to be United to proceed to consideration of H.R. 622, to amend States District Judge for the District of Minnesota. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the William J. Martini, of New Jersey, to be United adoption credit, and began consideration of the bill, States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. taking action on the following amendment proposed Thomas M. Rose, of Ohio, to be United States thereto: Pages S16–17 District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. D1

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 04:24 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D23JA2.REC pfrm01 PsN: D23JA2 D2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 23, 2002 Michael M. Baylson, of Pennsylvania, to be Kenneth M. Donohue, Sr., of Virginia, to be In- United States District Judge for the Eastern District spector General, Department of Housing and Urban of Pennsylvania. Development. Page S32 Joy Flowers Conti, of Pennsylvania, to be United Messages From the House: Pages S25–26 States District Judge for the Western District of Measures Placed on Calendar: Page S26 Pennsylvania. Legrome D. Davis, of Pennsylvania, to be United Enrolled Bills Presented: Page S26 States District Judge for the Eastern District of Executive Communications: Pages S26–31 Pennsylvania. Additional Cosponsors: Pages S32–33 Terrence F. McVerry, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Western Dis- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: trict of Pennsylvania. Pages S33–34 Cynthia M. Rufe, of Pennsylvania, to be United Additional Statements: Pages S22–25 States District Judge for the Eastern District of Amendments Submitted: Pages S34–37 Pennsylvania. Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S27 Arthur J. Schwab, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Authority for Committees to Meet: Page S37 Pennsylvania. Text of S. 1803 and S. 1637, as Previously Samuel H. Mays, Jr., of Tennessee, to be United Passed: Pages S37–47 States District Judge for the Western District of Quorum Calls: One quorum call was taken today. Tennessee. (Total—1) Page S2 Ronald H. Clark, of Texas, to be United States Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas. (Total—1) Page S2 Leonard E. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas. Adjournment: Senate convened the Second Session David C. Godbey, of Texas, to be United States of the One Hundred Seventh Congress at 12 noon, District Judge for the Northern District of Texas. and adjourned at 7:41 p.m., until 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, January 24, 2002. (For Senate’s program, Andrew S. Hanen, of Texas, to be United States see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in to- District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. day’s Record on page S49.) Henry E. Hudson, of Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. Ronald B. Leighton, of Washington, to be United Committee Meetings States District Judge for the Western District of (Committees not listed did not meet) Washington. William C. Griesbach, of Wisconsin, to be United U.S. ECONOMY States District Judge for the Eastern District of Wis- Committee on the Budget: Committee concluded hear- consin. ings to examine the current economic and budget John F. Walter, of California, to be United States situation facing the United States, focusing on the District Judge for the Central District of California. upcoming Congressional Budget Office report, ‘‘The 2 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. Budget and Economic Outlook: Fiscal Years 1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general. 2003–2012’’, after receiving testimony from Dan L. 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. Crippen, Director, Congressional Budget Office. Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard. Pages S49–50 PRICE/ANDERSON ACT AUTHORIZATION Nominations Withdrawn: Senate received notifica- Committee on Environment and Public Works: Sub- tion of withdrawal of the following nomination: committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Nuclear Safety concluded hearings to examine issues Scott A. Abdallah, of South Dakota, to be United related to reauthorization of the Price-Anderson pro- States Attorney for the District of South Dakota for visions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as they the term of four years, which was sent to the Senate apply to licensees of the United States Nuclear Reg- on November 30, 2001. Page S50 ulatory Commission, after receiving testimony from Nomination Discharged: Senate discharged from William F. Kane, Deputy Executive Director for Re- the Committee on Governmental Affairs the fol- actor Programs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission; lowing nomination: John L. Quattrocchi, American Nuclear Insurers,

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 04:37 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D23JA2.REC pfrm01 PsN: D23JA2 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D3 West Hartford, Connecticut; Marvin S. Fertel, Nu- Project, New Haven, Connecticut, former Commis- clear Energy Institute, and Dan Guttman, Johns sioner, Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and Christie Hopkins University Center for Study of American Brinkley, STAR Foundation, East Hampton, New Government, both of Washington, D.C.; Peter A. York. Bradford, Yale University Regulatory Assistance h House of Representatives from the President on the state of the Union on Chamber Action Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 9 p.m. Page H3 Measures Introduced: 11 public bills, H.R. Morning House Debate: Agreed by unanimous 3611–3621; and 6 resolutions, H. Con. Res. consent to authority for morning-hour debate on leg- 299–300, and H. Res. 330–333 were introduced. islative days of Monday and Tuesday. Page H3 Pages H35–36 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Extension of Remarks: Agreed by unanimous consent to authority for Members to extend their re- H. Res. 334, providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1762) to amend the Higher Education Act marks and include extraneous material in the Con- of 1965 to establish fixed interest rates for student gressional Record. Page H3 and parent borrowers, to extend current law with re- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: spect to special allowances for lenders (H. Rept. The Speaker appointed Representative Everett to the 107–354). Page H35 Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on Convening of the Second Session of the One Tuesday, January 22, 2002. Page H4 Hundred Seventh Congress: The Speaker called National Council on the Arts: Read a letter from the House to order and ascertained the presence of the Minority Leader wherein he announced his ap- a quorum (347 present, Roll No. 1). Pages H1–2 pointment of Ms. Betty McCollum of Minnesota to Calendar Wednesday: Agreed to dispense with the the National Council on the Arts. Page H4 Calendar Wednesday business of today. Page H2 Presidential Message—National Emergency re Committee to Notify the President that a Risk of Nuclear Proliferation: Read a message Quorum of Each House Has Assembled: The from the President wherein he transmitted a 6- House agreed to H. Res. 331, authorizing the Speak- month periodic report on the national emergency er to appoint a committee to join with a committee with respect to the risk of nuclear proliferation cre- on the part of the Senate to notify the President that ated by the accumulation of weapons-usable fissile a quorum of each House has assembled, and Con- material in the territory of the Russian Federation gress is ready to receive any communication that he that was declared in Executive Order 13159 of June may be pleased to make. Subsequently, the Speaker 21, 2000—referred to the Committee on Inter- appointed Majority Leader Armey and Minority national Relations and ordered printed (H. Doc. Leader Gephardt to the Committee. Later, the Com- 107–174). Page H4 mittee reported to the House that the President had First Sponsor: Agreed that Representative Jeff Mil- been notified. Page H2 ler of Florida will hereafter be considered as first Notifying the Senate that a Quorum of the sponsor of H.R. 548, to amend title 10, United House is Present: The House agreed to H. Res. States Code, to increase the minimum Survivor Ben- 332, to inform the Senate that a quorum of the efit Plan basic annuity for surviving spouses age 62 House is present and that the House is ready to pro- and older for the purpose of adding cosponsors and ceed with business. Pages H2–3 requesting reprints. The bill was originally intro- Hour of Meeting: The House agreed to H. Res. duced by former Representative Scarborough of Flor- 333, establishing the hour of daily meeting of the ida. Pages H5–6 House. Page H3 Election of Minority Whip Nancy Pelosi of Cali- State of the Union Message Tuesday, January 29: fornia: Minority Leader Gephardt announced the The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 299, providing election of Representative Pelosi to the position of for a joint session of Congress to receive a message Minority Whip. Page H16

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 04:37 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D23JA2.REC pfrm01 PsN: D23JA2 D4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 23, 2002 Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules District of Columbia: Harold Brazil, member, City and pass the following measures. Earlier, agreed by Council and Chairman, Committee on Economic De- unanimous consent that the Speaker be authorized to velopment; Eric Price, Deputy Mayor, Planning and entertain motions to suspend the rules on these Economic Development; and Natwar Gandhi, Chief measures today: Page H3 Financial Officer; and Lewis H. Dawley III, General Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Manager/CEO, Washington Convention Center Au- Act: Agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 700, thority. to reauthorize the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997 (agreed to by a yea-and-nay vote of 349 yeas HIGHER EDUCATION ACT AMENDMENTS to 23 nays, Roll No. 2)—clearing the measure for Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a closed the President; Pages H6–7, H15–16 rule providing 1 hour of debate on S. 1762, to Tumacacori National Historical Park, Arizona amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to estab- Boundary Revision: H.R. 2234, amended, to revise lish fixed interest rates for student and parent bor- the boundary of the Tumacacori National Historical rowers, to extend current law with respect to special Park in the State of Arizona (agreed to by a yea-and- allowances for lenders. The rule provides one motion nay vote of 356 yeas to 14 nays, Roll No. 3) and to commit. Testimony was heard from Chairman Pages H7–9, H16–17 Boehner. Benefits of Mentoring: H. Res. 330, expressing AVIATION AND TRANSPORTATION the sense of the House of Representatives regarding SECURITY ACT IMPLEMENTATION the benefits of mentoring. Pages H9–15 Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Sub- Senate Message: Messages received from the Senate committee on Aviation held a hearing on implemen- appear on page H2. tation of the Aviation and Transportation Security Referrals: S. 392, S. 1099, S. 1400, S. 1834, S. Act focusing on the 60-day Deadline for Screening 1858, and S. 1888 were referred to the Committee and Checked Baggage. Testimony was heard from on the Judiciary; S. 990 was referred to the Com- the following officials of the Department of Trans- mittee on Resources; S. 1622 and S. 1637 were re- portation: John Magaw, Under Secretary, Transpor- ferred to the Committee on Transportation and In- tation Security; and Kenneth R. Mead, Inspector frastructure; S. 1803 was referred to the Committee General; and public witnesses. on International Relations; S. 1864 was referred to f the Committee on Energy and Commerce; S. 1214, 1608, S.J. Res. 12, S. Con. Res. 90 and S. Con. Res. NEW PUBLIC LAWS Pages H28–29 92 were held at the desk. (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST of December 20, Quorum Calls—Votes: One quorum call (Roll No. 2001, p. D1287) 1) and two yea-and-nay votes developed during the H.R. 10, to modernize the financing of the rail- proceedings of the House today and appear on pages road retirement system and to provide enhanced ben- H1, H15–16, and H16–17. efits to employees and beneficiaries. Signed on De- Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- cember 21, 2001. (Public Law 107–90) journed at 4:04 p.m. H.R. 1230, to provide for the establishment of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge in the State of Michigan. Signed on December 21, Committee Meetings 2001. (Public Law 107–91) CBO PROJECTIONS H.R. 1761, to designate the facility of the United Committee on the Budget: Held a hearing on CBO’s States Postal Service located at 8588 Richmond Projections. Testimony was heard from Dan L. Highway in Alexandria, Virginia, as the ‘‘Herb Har- Crippen, Director, CBO. ris Post Office Building’’. Signed on December 21, 2001. (Public Law 107–92) CONVENTION CENTER—CONSTRUCTION H.R. 2061, to amend the charter of Southeastern STATUS University of the District of Columbia. Signed on Committee on Government Reform: On January 18, the December 21, 2001. (Public Law 107–93) Subcommittee on the District of Columbia held a H.R. 2540, to amend title 38, United States hearing on ‘‘Status of Construction of the Conven- Code, to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in the tion Center.’’ Testimony was heard from Jeanette M. rates of disability compensation for veterans with Franzel, Acting Director, Financial Management As- service-connected disabilities and the rates of de- surance Team, GAO; the following officials of the pendency and indemnity compensation for survivors

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 04:37 Jan 24, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D23JA2.REC pfrm01 PsN: D23JA2 January 23, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D5 of such veterans. Signed on December 21, 2001. Culture in Washington, D.C. Signed on December (Public Law 107–94) 28, 2001. (Public Law 107–106) H.R. 2716, to amend title 38, United States S. 1438, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year Code, to revise, improve, and consolidate provisions 2002 for military activities of the Department of of law providing benefits and services for homeless Defense, for military constructions, and for defense veterans. Signed on December 21, 2001. (Public Law activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe 107–95) personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the H.R. 2944, making appropriations for the govern- Armed Forces. Signed on December 28, 2001. (Pub- ment of the District of Columbia and other activities lic Law 107–107) chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues H.R. 2883, to authorize appropriations for fiscal of said District for the fiscal year ending September year 2002 for intelligence and intelligence-related 30, 2002. Signed on December 21, 2001. (Public activities of the United States Government, the Law 107–96) Community Management Account, and the Central H.J. Res. 79, making further continuing appro- Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability Sys- priations for the fiscal year 2002. Signed on Decem- tem. Signed on December 28, 2001. (Public Law ber 21, 2001. (Public Law 107–97) 107–108) H.J. Res. 80, appointing the day for the con- S. 1789, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and vening of the second session of the One Hundred Cosmetic Act to improve the safety and efficacy of Seventh Congress. Signed on December 21, 2001. pharmaceuticals for children. Signed on January 4, (Public Law 107–98) 2002. (Public Law 107–109) S. 494, to provide for a transition to democracy H.R. 1, to close the achievement gap with ac- and to promote economic recovery in Zimbabwe. countability, flexibility, and choice, so that no child Signed on December 21, 2001. (Public Law 107–99) is left behind. Signed on January 8, 2002. (Public S. 1196, to amend the Small Business Investment Law 107–110) Act of 1958. Signed on December 21, 2001. (Public H.R. 643, to reauthorize the African Elephant Law 107–100) Conservation Act. Signed on January 8, 2002. (Pub- S.J. Res. 26, providing for the appointment of Pa- lic Law 107–111) tricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent of the Board H.R. 645, to reauthorize the Rhinoceros and of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Signed on Tiger Conservation Act of 1994. Signed on January December 21, 2001. (Public Law 107–101) 8, 2002. (Public Law 107–112) H.R. 483, regarding the use of the trust land and H.R. 2199, to amend the National Capital Revi- resources of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm talization and Self-Government Improvement Act of Springs Reservation of Oregon. Signed on December 1997 to permit any Federal law enforcement agency 27, 2001. (Public Law 107–102) to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Met- H.R. 1291, to amend title 38, United States ropolitan Police Department of the District of Co- Code, to modify and improve authorities relating to lumbia to assist the Department in carrying out education benefits, burial benefits, and vocational re- crime prevention and law enforcement activities in habilitation benefits for veterans, to modify certain the District of Columbia if deemed appropriate by authorities relating to the United States Court of the Chief of the Department and the United States Appeals for Veterans Claims. Signed on December Attorney for the District of Columbia. Signed on 27, 2001. (Public Law 107–103) January 8, 2002. (Public Law 107–113) H.R. 2559, to amend chapter 90 of title 5, H.R. 2657, to amend title 11, District of Colum- United States Code, relating to Federal long-term bia Code, to redesignate the Family Division of the care insurance. Signed on December 27, 2001. (Pub- Superior Court of the District of Columbia as the lic Law 107–104) Family Court of the Superior Court, to recruit and H.R. 3323, to ensure that covered entities comply retain trained and experienced judges to serve in the with the standards for electronic health care trans- Family Court, to promote consistency and efficiency actions and code sets adopted under part C of title in the assignment of judges to the Family Court and XI of the Social Security Act. Signed on December in the consideration of actions and proceedings in 27, 2001. (Public Law 107–105) the Family Court. Signed on January 8, 2002. (Pub- H.R. 3442, to establish the National Museum of lic Law 107–114) African American History and Culture Plan for Ac- H.R. 2506, making appropriations for foreign op- tion Presidential Commission to develop a plan of erations, export financing, and related programs for action for the establishment and maintenance of the the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002. Signed National Museum of African American History and on January 10, 2002. (Public Law 107–115)

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Shelton and to provide for the production 107–117) of bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the H.R. 2869, to provide certain relief for small public. Signed on January 16, 2002. (Public Law businesses from liability under the Comprehensive 107–127) Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liabil- H.R. 3030, to extend the basic pilot program for ity Act of 1980, and to amend such Act to promote employment eligibility verification. Signed on Janu- the cleanup and reuse of brownfields, to provide fi- ary 16, 2002. (Public Law 107–128) nancial assistance for brownfields revitalization, to H.R. 3248, to designate the facility of the United enhance State response programs. Signed on January States Postal Service located at 65 North Main Street 11, 2002. (Public Law 107–118) in Cranbury, New Jersey, as the ‘‘Todd Beamer Post S. 1202, to amend the Ethics in Government Act Office Building’’. Signed on January 16, 2002. (Pub- of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to extend the authorization lic Law 107–129) of appropriations for the Office of Government Eth- H.R. 3334, to designate the Richard J. Guadagno ics through fiscal year 2006. Signed on January 15, Headquarters and Visitors Center at Humboldt Bay 2002. Public Law 107–119 National Wildlife Refuge, California. Signed on Jan- S. 1714, to provide for the installation of a plaque uary 16, 2002. (Public Law 107–130) to honor Dr. James Harvey Early in the Williams- H.R. 3346, to amend the Internal Revenue Code burg, Kentucky Post Office Building. Signed on of 1986 to simplify the reporting requirements relat- January 15, 2002. (Public Law 107–120) ing to higher education tuition and related expenses. S. 1741, to amend title XIX of the Social Security Signed on January 16, 2002. (Public Law 107–131) Act to clarify that Indian women with breast or cer- H.R. 3348, to designate the National Foreign Af- vical cancer who are eligible for health services pro- fairs Training Center as the George P. Shultz Na- vided under a medical care program of the Indian tional Foreign Affairs Training Center. Signed on Health Service or of a tribal organization are in- January 16, 2002. (Public Law 107–132) cluded in the optional Medicaid eligibility category H.R. 2873, to extend and amend the program en- of breast or cervical cancer patients added by the titled Promoting Safe and Stable Families under title Breast and Cervical Prevention and Treatment Act of IV–B, subpart 2 of the Social Security Act, and to 2000. Signed on January 15, 2002. (Public Law provide new authority to support programs for men- 107–121) toring children of incarcerated parents; to amend the S. 1793, to provide the Secretary of Education Foster Care Independent Living program under title with specific waiver authority to respond to condi- IV–E of that Act to provide for educational and tions in the national emergency declared by the training vouchers for youths aging out of foster care. President on September 14, 2001. Signed on January Signed on January 17, 2002. (Public Law 107–133) 15, 2002. (Public Law 107–122) f H.R. 1088, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to reduce fees collected by the Securities and COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, Exchange Commission. Signed on January 16, 2002. JANUARY 24, 2002 (Public Law 107–123) (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) H.R. 2277, to provide for work authorization for Senate nonimmigrant spouses of treaty traders and treaty investors. Signed on January 16, 2002. (Public Law Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, 107–124) Health and Human Services, and Education, to hold hear- H.R. 2278, to provide for work authorization for ings to examine funding issues surrounding cloning research, 11 a.m., SD–192. nonimmigrant spouses of intracompany transferees, Committee on the Budget: to hold hearings to examine the and to reduce the period of time during which cer- state of the Economy, 10 a.m., SD–608. tain intracompany transferees have to be continu- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to ously employed before applying for admission to the hold hearings on the nomination of James R. Mahoney, United States. Signed on January 16, 2002. (Public of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Law 107–125) Oceans and Atmosphere, 9 a.m., SR–253.

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Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the na- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to tional security, safety, technological, and employment im- hold hearings to examine early childhood learning, 9:45 plications of increasing the Corporate Average Fuel Econ- a.m., SR–325. omy standards, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings on certain Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hear- judicial nominations, 2 p.m., SD–226. ings to examine the future of transportation in the United States, focusing on lessons learned from TEA–1 House and perspectives on reauthorization from the federal, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on state, and local level, 9:30 a.m., SD–406. Oversight and Investigations, hearing on the destruction Full Committee, to hold hearings on the nomination of Enron-related documents by Anderson personnel, 9:30 of Linda Morrison Combs, of North Carolina, to be Chief a.m., 2322 Rayburn. Financial Officer, and the nominations of J. Paul Gilman, Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Na- of Virginia, and Morris X. Winn, of Texas, each to be tional Security, Veterans’ Affairs, and International Rela- an Assistant Administrator, all of the Environmental Pro- tions, hearing on ‘‘Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses: Health tection Agency, 2:30 p.m., SD–406. of Coalition Forces,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Committee on Governmental Affairs: to hold hearings to Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Health, examine the operations and management of the bank- hearing on Operational and Medical Readiness in the Ac- rupted Enron Corporation, 10 a.m., SH–216. tive Duty Force, 9 a.m., 334 Cannon.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Thursday, January 24 10 a.m., Thursday, January 24

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: After the transaction of any Program for Thursday: Consideration of S. 1762, to morning business (not to extend beyond 10 a.m.), Senate amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish will continue consideration of H.R. 622, Adoption Tax fixed interest rates for student and parent borrowers and Credit Act. to extend current law with respect to special allowances for lenders (closed rule, one hour of debate).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Horn, Stephen, Calif., E12 Phelps, David D., Ill., E15 Israel, Steve, N.Y., E2, E4, E7, E11, E15 Radanovich, George, Calif., E5, E13 Bryant, Ed, Tenn., E15 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E15 Rogers, Mike, Mich., E6 Capps, Lois, Calif., E7 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E4, E10 Schaffer, Bob, Colo., E3, E13, E14 Davis, Tom, Va., E6, E9 Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E1 Shimkus, John, Ill., E4 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E8 Lucas, Ken, Ky., E2 Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y., E2 Etheridge, Bob, N.C., E8 McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E3, E10, E11 Sweeney, John E., N.Y., E3, E6 Farr, Sam, Calif., E11 McGovern, James P., Mass., E15 Traficant, James A., Jr., Ohio, E11 Fletcher, Ernie, Ky., E12 McInnis, Scott, Colo., E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E7, E9, E10, Upton, Fred, Mich., E6 Frank, Barney, Mass., E13 E12, E14 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E9 Gallegly, Elton, Calif., E4 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1 Weldon, Curt, Pa., E10 Gilman, Benjamin A., N.Y., E5, E7 Ney, Robert W., Ohio, E1

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