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Vol. 144 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1998 No. 1 House of Representatives The House met at 12 noon. Burr Filner Kasich Moran (KS) Regula Souder Burton Foley Kelly Moran (VA) Reyes Spence The SPEAKER. This being the day Buyer Forbes Kennedy (MA) Morella Riley Spratt fixed by Public Law 105–140 of the 105th Callahan Ford Kennedy (RI) Murtha Rivers Stark Congress, enacted pursuant to the 20th Calvert Fossella Kennelly Myrick Rodriguez Stearns Amendment to the Constitution for the Camp Fox Kildee Nadler Roemer Stenholm Campbell Franks (NJ) Kilpatrick Nethercutt Rogan Stokes meeting of the 2nd session of the 105th Canady Frelinghuysen Kim Neumann Rogers Strickland Congress, the House will be in order. Cannon Frost Kind (WI) Ney Rohrabacher Stump The prayer will be offered by the Cardin Gallegly King (NY) Northup Rothman Sununu Chaplain. Carson Gejdenson Kingston Norwood Roukema Talent Castle Gekas Kleczka Nussle Roybal-Allard Tanner The Chaplain, Rev. James David Chabot Gephardt Klink Oberstar Royce Tauscher FORD, D.D., offered the following pray- Chambliss Gibbons Klug Obey Ryun Tauzin er: Chenoweth Gilchrest Kolbe Olver Sabo Taylor (MS) Owens Sanchez Thomas O God, our help in ages past and our Christensen Gilman Kucinich Clay Gingrich LaFalce Oxley Sanders Thompson hope for years to come, we ask Your Clayton Goode LaHood Packard Sandlin Thornberry blessing upon us and upon all Your peo- Clement Goodlatte Lampson Pallone Sanford Thune ple. Your prophets of old have called us Clyburn Goodling Lantos Pappas Sawyer Thurman Coble Gordon Largent Pascrell Scarborough Tiahrt to do justice, to love mercy and to Coburn Goss Latham Pastor Schaefer, Dan Tierney walk humbly with You, and on this Collins Granger Lazio Paul Schumer Towns special day in the life of this place, we Combest Green Leach Paxon Scott Traficant Pease Sensenbrenner Turner pray for those gifts. O gracious God, Cook Greenwood Levin Cooksey Gutierrez Lewis (CA) Peterson (MN) Serrano Upton may we do the works of justice so all Costello Gutknecht Lewis (GA) Peterson (PA) Sessions Velazquez people are treated with equity and Cox Hall (OH) Lewis (KY) Petri Shaw Vento truth, may we open our hearts to ex- Crane Hall (TX) Linder Pickering Shays Walsh Crapo Hamilton Lipinski Pickett Sherman Wamp press mercy to all people in great need, Cubin Hansen Livingston Pitts Shimkus Waters and may we, in all humility and good- Cummings Harman LoBiondo Pombo Shuster Watkins will, sustain our noble traditions and Cunningham Hastert Lofgren Pomeroy Sisisky Watt (NC) Porter Skaggs Waxman serve the common good. Bless us this Danner Hastings (FL) Lucas Davis (FL) Hastings (WA) Luther Portman Skeen Weldon (PA) day and every day we pray. Amen. Davis (VA) Hayworth Maloney (CT) Poshard Slaughter Weller Price (NC) Smith (MI) Weygand f Deal Hefley Maloney (NY) DeFazio Herger Manton Pryce (OH) Smith (NJ) White Quinn Smith (TX) Whitfield CALL OF THE HOUSE DeLauro Hill Manzullo DeLay Hilleary Martinez Radanovich Smith, Adam Wicker The SPEAKER. The Clerk will utilize Dickey Hilliard Mascara Rahall Smith, Linda Wolf Ramstad Snowbarger Wynn the electronic system to ascertain the Dicks Hinojosa Matsui Dingell Hobson McCarthy (MO) Rangel Snyder Yates presence of a quorum. Dixon Hoekstra McCarthy (NY) Redmond Solomon Young (FL) Members will record their presence Doggett Holden McCrery by electronic device. Dooley Hooley McDermott b 1240 Doolittle Horn McGovern The call was taken by electronic de- Doyle Houghton McHale The SPEAKER. On this rollcall, 364 vice, and the following Members re- Dreier Hoyer McHugh Members have recorded their presence sponded to their names: Duncan Hulshof McInnis by electronic device. Dunn Hutchinson McIntyre Under the rule, further proceedings [Roll No. 1] Edwards Hyde McKeon Abercrombie Barrett (NE) Blunt Ehlers Jackson (IL) McKinney are dispensed with. Ackerman Barrett (WI) Boehlert Ehrlich Jackson-Lee McNulty f Aderholt Bartlett Boehner Emerson (TX) Meehan Allen Barton Bonilla Engel Jefferson Meek Andrews Bateman Bonior English Jenkins Menendez PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Armey Bentsen Borski Eshoo John Metcalf Bachus Bereuter Boswell Etheridge Johnson (CT) Mica The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman Baesler Berman Boucher Evans Johnson (WI) Millender- from New York (Mr. SOLOMON) come Baker Berry Boyd Everett Johnson, E. B. McDonald forward and lead the House in the Baldacci Bilbray Brown (CA) Farr Johnson, Sam Miller (CA) Pledge of Allegiance. Ballenger Bilirakis Brown (FL) Fattah Jones Miller (FL) Barcia Bliley Bryant Fawell Kanjorski Minge Mr. SOLOMON led the Pledge of Alle- Barr Blumenauer Bunning Fazio Kaptur Mink giance as follows:

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H1 H2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the quorum of each House has been assem- the second day after Members are notified to United States of America, and to the Repub- bled and that Congress is ready to re- reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this con- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, ceive any communication that he may current resolution, whichever occurs first. SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. be pleased to make, the gentleman f Majority Leader of the Senate, acting jointly from Texas (Mr. ARMEY) and the gen- after consultation with the Minority Leader MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE tleman from Missouri (Mr. GEPHARDT). of the House and the Minority Leader of the f Senate, shall notify the Members of the A message from the Senate by Mr. House and the Senate, respectively, to reas- Lundregan, one of its clerks, an- NOTIFICATION TO THE SENATE semble whenever, in their opinion, the public nounced that the Senate had passed interest shall warrant it. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a with amendments in which the concur- The concurrent resolution was agreed rence of the House is requested, a bill privileged resolution (H. Res. 336) and ask for its immediate consideration. to. of the House of the following title: A motion to reconsider was laid on The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- H.R. 607. An act to amend the Real Estate the table. lows: Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to require f notice of cancellation rights with respect to H. RES. 336 private mortgage insurance which is re- Resolved, That the Clerk of the House in- b 1245 quired as a condition of entering into certain form the Senate that a quorum of the House HOUR OF MEETING ON federally related mortgage loans and to pro- is present and that the House is ready to pro- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1998 vide for cancellation of such insurance, and ceed with business. for other purposes. The resolution was agreed to. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask The message also announced that the A motion to reconsider was laid on unanimous consent that when the Senate had passed bills and a concur- the table. House adjourns today, it adjourn to rent resolution of the following titles, meet on 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January f in which the concurrence of the House 28, 1998. is requested: DAILY HOUR OF MEETING The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. DREIER). Is there objection to the re- S. 191. An act to throttle criminal use of Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a quest of the gentleman from Texas? guns. privileged resolution (H. Res. 337) and S. 758. An act to make certain technical There was no objection. corrections to the Lobbying Disclosure Act ask for its immediate consideration. f The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- of 1995. DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR S. 1172. An act for the relief of Sylvester lows: Flis. Resolved, That unless otherwise ordered, WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON S. 1213. An act to establish a National before Monday, May 18, 1998, the hour of WEDNESDAY NEXT Ocean Council, a Commission on Ocean Pol- daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask icy, and for other purposes. Mondays; 11 a.m. on Tuesdays; and 10 a.m. on unanimous consent that the business all other days of the week; and from Monday, S. 1566. An act to amend the Soldiers’ and in order under the Calendar Wednesday Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 to protect the May 18, 1998, until the end of the second ses- voting rights of military personnel, and for sion, the hour of daily meeting of the House rule be dispensed with on Wednesday, other purposes. shall be noon on Mondays; 10 a.m. on Tues- January 28, 1998. S. Con. Res. 39. Concurrent resolution ex- days, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there pressing the sense of the Congress that the on all other days of the week. objection to the request of the gen- German Government should expand and sim- The resolution was agreed to. tleman from Texas? plify its reparations system, provide repara- A motion to reconsider was laid on There was no objection. tions to Holocaust survivors in Eastern and the table. f Central Europe, and set up a fund to help cover the medical expenses of Holocaust sur- f HOLOCAUST VICTIMS REDRESS vivors. ACT PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONAL AD- f Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- JOURNMENTS OF THE HOUSE imous consent that the Committee on COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE AND RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT International Relations be discharged PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE from further consideration of the Sen- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a ate bill (S. 1564) to provide redress for privileged resolution (H. Res. 335) and privileged concurrent resolution (H. inadequate restitution of assets seized ask for its immediate consideration. Con. Res. 201) and ask for its imme- by the United States Government dur- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- diate consideration. ing World War II which belonged to vic- lows: The Clerk read the concurrent reso- tims of the Holocaust, and for other H. RES. 335 lution, as follows: purposes, and ask unanimous consent Resolved, That a committee of two Mem- H. CON. RES. 201 for its immediate consideration in the bers be appointed by the Speaker on the part Resolved by the House of Representatives (the House. of the House of Representatives to join with Senate concurring), That when the House ad- The Clerk read the title of the Senate a committee on the part of the Senate to no- journs on the legislative day of Wednesday, bill. tify the President of the United States that January 28, 1998, it stand adjourned until The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there a quorum of each House has assembled and 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 1998; that objection to the request of the gen- Congress is ready to receive any communica- when the House adjourns on Thursday, Feb- tleman from Iowa? tion that he may be pleased to make. ruary 5, 1998, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, reserv- The resolution was agreed to. on Wednesday, February 11, 1998; and that when the House adjourns on Thursday, Feb- ing the right to object, and I do not in- A motion to reconsider was laid on tend to object, but I do want to make the table. ruary 12, 1998, it stand adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 1998, or until a statement on the Record with regard f noon on the second day after Members are to the unanimous consent request for APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF notified to reassemble pursaunt to section 2 the House to consider H.R. 1564, the of this concurrent resolution, whichever oc- COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE Holocaust Victims Redress Act. curs first; and that when the Senate recesses Before I do that I ask the proponents PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO or adjourns at the close of business on Fri- of the bill for an explanation of the HOUSE RESOLUTION 335 day, February 13, 1998, pursuant to a motion bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. made by the Majority Leader, or his des- Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, will the ignee, in accordance with this concurrent DREIER). The Chair appoints as Mem- resolution, it stand recessed or adjourned gentleman yield? bers of the committee on the part of until noon on Monday, February 23, 1998, or Mr. HAMILTON. Further reserving the House to join a committee on the such time on that day as may be specified by the right to object, I yield to the dis- part of the Senate to notify the Presi- the Majority Leader or his designee in the tinguished gentleman from New York dent of the United States that a motion to recess or adjourn, or until noon on [Mr. GILMAN]. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3 Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, as the Mr. LEACH. The gentleman has the this session, waiving jurisdiction, does gentleman knows, we attempted to time, of course. not mark a trend for the upcoming ses- have a hearing on this issue last year. Mr. HAMILTON. But, yes, under my sion. I hope that on measures of impor- We were unable to because the witness reservation of objection, I will be tant policy issues before the Commit- who was to come before us had to can- happy to yield to the gentleman. tee on International Relations during cel his appearance. Mr. LEACH. I would not be so timo- the session, including remaining issues Would the gentleman set forth his rous to ask the gentleman to yield ex- related to Holocaust restitution, we objections to our bill? cept on a point of fact. will have timely and balanced consid- Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I This bill was written exclusively by eration in the committee. yielded for the purpose of an expla- the chairman of the House Committee I understand there are other Mem- nation of the bill. Does the gentleman on Banking and Financial Services. No bers who may want to speak, and I am want me to go ahead and state my ob- outside group presented this bill or happy to yield at this point to the pro- jection? suggested the bill prior to its introduc- ponents of the bill. Mr. GILMAN. Please. tion. I state that to the gentleman as a Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, will the Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, let me matter of fact and would request a cor- gentleman yield? state at the outset that Federal assist- rection. Mr. HAMILTON. I am happy to yield ance for victims of the Holocaust is a Mr. HAMILTON. I am quite willing to the gentleman from New York [Mr. very compelling priority. These vic- to accept the word of the gentleman GILMAN], the distinguished chairman. tims have suffered as much as any from Iowa because I have great con- Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, in re- human being. They have known the fidence in his word. sponse to the gentleman’s concern evil and the brutality that sometimes Mr. LEACH. I thank the gentleman. about waiving jurisdiction, as the gen- lurks unfortunately in the heart of Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, con- tleman knows we attempted to hold a man. It is fitting and understandable tinuing under my reservation of objec- hearing on this issue last year, at the that the United States should be re- tion, there is nothing wrong to looking end of last year. We were unable to be- sponsive. Restitution for victims of the to outside groups for information and cause the witness who was to come be- Holocaust deserve our support. advice, but what is not responsible is fore us had to cancel his appearance be- Therefore, I will support S. 1564, and for the Congress to pass a bill without cause the Secretary of State was testi- I commend my friend the gentleman independently considering the various fying elsewhere on the Hill and the de- partment frowns on having its officers from Iowa [Mr. JIM LEACH], the chair- questions that it raises. The members man of the Committee on Banking and of the committee have not had an op- testify on the same day a Secretary is Financial Services, for introducing the portunity to study this bill adequately. testifying. We tried to accommodate companion bill in the House, H.R. 2591. We do not have any idea of the implica- the witness and he was not able to re- While I support the substance of this tions and its dimensions. arrange his schedule. I understand that, in any event, the bill and will vote for it and not object This measure begins a new Federal Committee on Banking and Financial to the unanimous consent, I am none- program. Thirty million dollars is au- Services, as the gentleman from Iowa theless deeply disappointed by the thorized for contributions to charitable [Mr. LEACH] will testify, held a hearing process. This is the first Committee on organizations to assist survivors of the on this issue in June of 1997, as well as International Relations bill in this ses- Holocaust but, in my mind at least, one hearing in a prior Congress in De- many questions abound: Where is the sion and the committee, by the chair- cember of 1996. Meanwhile, the Senate money coming from? Is a new appro- man’s decision, has been bypassed. I do passed this measure. It is not a con- priation going to be required? What not know of any reason to rush this bill troversial measure, and if we can ar- programs, if any, will be cut in order to through on the first day of the session range for the appropriate witnesses to without giving members of the Com- allocate the funds for this program? appear, we will certainly conduct a mittee on International Relations an Who determines who gets what relief? hearing to dig into the issues that the opportunity to consider the bill. Which victims will be compensated, gentleman is raising with regard to the I fully understand that the chairman which victims will not be com- financing. had some difficulty in scheduling ad- pensated? Will richer beneficiaries get There are other bills and resolutions ministration’s witnesses, but that is the same amount as poorer bene- on this general subject pending before true on almost any bill we have when ficiaries? Is this a one-shot deal or the our committee, but the chairman of we are dealing with high level adminis- beginning of a permanent program the Committee on Banking and Finan- tration officials. H.R. 2591 was referred with annual appropriations? cial Services and I thought that given solely to the Committee on Inter- I do not think we are doing our job as the fact that survivors are passing national Relations on October 1 of last a committee and I do not think we are away every day while awaiting satis- year. Despite my request, the commit- doing our job as a Congress if we can- faction of just claims, that we should tee has not held a single hearing on the not delve into such questions. move the bill as expeditiously as pos- bill. There has been no committee de- S. 1564 directs the President to direct sible. liberation on it and no markup. his representative to seek and vote for I do appreciate my colleague’s will- S. 1564 was passed by the Senate on an agreement to make contributions to ingness to allow the bill to move for- November 13th, 1997 and was referred to a reparation fund. My understanding is ward at this time and we certainly will the committee. It is substantially the that creation of such a fund was an- try to accommodate his concerns in same as the bill authored by the gen- nounced in December 1997. At the very the coming weeks in this new session. tleman from Iowa [Mr. LEACH] and also least this inaccuracy would have been Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, will the did not have any consideration by the corrected at a committee markup. gentleman yield? House Committee on International Re- I understand that there is pressure to Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, under lations. So the committee is taking a act on this bill. It has the broad sup- my reservation of objection, I will be bill with a very worthy purpose, hand- port of the Congress, it has my support happy to yield to the gentleman from ed to us by an outside group and urging as its stands, but I think we could have Iowa [Mr. LEACH], the distinguished its approval without a serious exam- done a better job. It has the support of chairman of the Committee on Bank- ination of it. the administration. We all want to do ing and Financial Services. Now, there’s nothing wrong or un- the right thing to help the victims of Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, let me first usual about that, in looking to outside the Holocaust but the process that we explain some of the background of this groups for information and advice, but are following is flawed. The committee bill to my distinguished friend, with it is not responsible for the Con- is not doing its job. The Congress is not whom I have had talks prior to this gress—— in a position to do its job as an institu- session and with whose staff we have Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, will the tion. I believe a better process would consulted. gentleman yield? result in a better draft of the bill. This bill is the result of several ex- Mr. HAMILTON. I would like to fin- I ardently hope that the Committee tensive hearings in the House Commit- ish my statement, if I may. on International Relations’ first action tee on Banking and Financial Services H4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 that will be followed up by more hear- The bill would also declare the sense ices, that I don’t mean to be too criti- ings in the next several weeks. The of Congress that all governments take cal here of their conduct. I understand bill, as I would repeat again, was intro- appropriate actions to ensure that art- that they operate under considerable duced after these hearings at the exclu- work seized or extorted by the Nazis or pressures, particularly with an impor- sive instigation of the chairman of the by the Soviets be returned to their tant bill like this is. Committee on Banking and Financial original owners or heirs. I think that is I do think my position with regard to Services. And I would say to my distin- an entirely appropriate position for the process here is entirely correct. This is guished friend, the implication of out- United States Government to take and an important bill. It does require a sub- side group pressure is not a very appro- this Congress in particular. After all, stantial authorization. It could very priate one. the Holocaust was the greatest crime well be an authorization that will be I would also say that one of the back- in history; and I believe this bill is repeated in the years ahead. grounds for trying to push the bill at something that provides a material re- Very few members of this institution the very end of the last session related, dress and is entirely appropriate. know very much about this bill. The A, to the fact that the Senate passed it But, most of all, this bill is a re- House Committee on International Re- in virtual identical form to the bill minder that the past must never be for- lations was the committee of jurisdic- that my distinguished colleague the gotten. Sometimes issues of the past tion, not the Committee on Banking gentleman from New York [Mr. GIL- are more controversial than issues of and Financial Services. We did not MAN] and I introduced with broad bi- the present; and sometimes there is have hearings on it. We did not have partisan support, including the gen- nothing more difficult than to judge any discussions on it. It simply comes tleman from New York [Mr. LAFALCE], the past, to establish what might be to the floor. the gentleman from Massachusetts described as retrospective justice. I do not see how any Member can de- fend that kind of a process for an im- [Mr. FRANK], the gentleman from Illi- It must be understood that history portant bill, and I rise only on the nois [Mr. YATES], another gentleman doesn’t have a statute of limitations. point of process and that is all. from Illinois [Mr. JACKSON]; and on the People cannot be allowed to disappear Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, reserv- from the earth without tracks, without Republican side the gentleman from ing the right to object, I yield to the Pennsylvania [Mr. FOX], the gentle- moral if not monetary restitution. And gentleman from New York (Mr. GIL- woman from Maryland [Mrs. MORELLA], when one really thinks it through, one MAN). and the gentlewoman from New York has to recognize that one of the impel- Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank [Mrs. KELLY]. ling aspects of the Holocaust was ava- the gentleman very much for yielding. This bill caught the so-called groups rice. This bill says, in effect, that even As I assured the gentleman before, that the gentleman implies are behind at a very late moment in time avarice we will conduct whatever hearings are it by surprise. It was exclusively based will not be rewarded. needed to fully explain the issues that upon hearings before the Committee on Finally, let me indicate to the gen- the gentleman has raised. Banking and Financial Services, and tleman from Indiana (Mr. HAMILTON), I wanted to thank the gentleman the timing related to the fact that because he has raised some questions from Iowa (Mr. LEACH) for bringing the international negotiations were to that I believe are specifically answered measure before us. He endeavored to do commence in December to deal with in the legislative language, this bill is this at the end of the last session, and this subject matter calling for inter- not a new appropriation. It is a redirec- because of the business at hand we national support. And we wanted to tion of formerly appropriated funds. were not able to do it at that time. make it clear that the United States There are no ongoing implications of I rise in strong support of this meas- would be a participant so that our par- funding. It is entirely designed to as- ure; and I wanted to take the oppor- ticipation could help leverage substan- sist the Department of State in its cur- tunity to commend our colleague, the tial foreign support. rent ongoing activities. gentleman from Iowa (Mr. LEACH), for It has the strong support of the ad- b 1300 his leadership on this important issue. ministration; and here I want to tip my As chairman of our Committee on Now, the gentleman from Indiana hat to the Under Secretary of State, Banking and Financial Services and as (Mr. HAMILTON) indicates that he be- Stuart Eizenstat, for his leadership on senior member of our House Commit- lieves the bill is faultily crafted in a this issue, which I think has been thor- tee on International Relations, Chair- timing sense at this point in time be- oughly appropriate. man LEACH expended a great deal of ef- cause certain negotiations have oc- Finally, let me also say as strongly fort to make certain that justice would curred. as I can to the gentleman from Indiana be achieved for victims whose assets The gentleman is partially but not (Mr. HAMILTON), for whom I have no were confiscated by the Nazis and fully correct. The decision that was higher respect of anyone in this body, looked into the issue extensively. made in the negotiations in December that the hearing record established in The heinous crimes conducted by the opened up the prospect of further inter- the House Committee on Banking and Nazis decades ago still leave their national support, but no agreement has Financial Services is extensive and ex- mark today as elderly survivors strug- been made on what support individual traordinary. gle around the world to meet even countries will make. So the bill, in its I had not, in working on the legisla- their most basic needs and as heirs dis- verbiage, is entirely appropriate and tion, intended that the resources be de- cover that valued family possessions, entirely accurate. rived from the State Department budg- such as paintings, are hanging today in Now let me go back a little bit about et. But that is what the administration museums and private homes around what stands behind the bill. This bill recommended; and, therefore, that is the globe. was initially introduced in the House the way this bill is designed. The Holocaust Victims Redress Act of Representatives. It would provide $25 But I would assure the gentleman recognizes that there are numerous million as a U.S. contribution to the that the hearing record is extensive, it Jewish victims of the Holocaust who organizations serving survivors of the is compelling, and it is extraordinary. I still remain uncompensated and who Holocaust and an additional $5 million recognize that the gentleman has cer- are in dire financial circumstances in for archival research to be managed by tain concerns. I also recognize that the their twilight years. Accordingly, the the Holocaust Museum. gentleman is supportive, and for that I Leach bill authorizes $25 million to The second aspect, the additional $5 am very appreciative. support restitution efforts to survivors million for the Holocaust Museum, Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, re- residing in our Nation and elsewhere; came from the United States Senate, claiming my time, may I simply say to and an additional $5 million is author- one that I believe is thoroughly appro- my good friends, the gentleman from ized to the Holocaust Memorial Mu- priate. Our bill only referenced the New York (Mr. GILMAN), the chairman seum to be distributed for archive Holocaust Museum without a des- of the Committee on International Re- value research to assist in the resolu- ignated number. But I believe it is ap- lations, and the gentleman from Iowa tion of assets that were looted or ex- propriate, as the Senate has done, to (Mr. LEACH), the chairman of the Com- torted from the victims of the Holo- put in a precise number. mittee on Banking and Financial Serv- caust. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5 Our Nation, under Secretary of his father and has never heard from ices without any prior input from any Eizenstat’s initiative, is pressing 15 the insurance company again. Because source, the pressure to bring it to the claimant nations for the speedy dis- of this story and others like it and the floor entirely emanates from the chair- tribution of nearly six metric tons of fact that there were over 1.3 million man of the House Committee on Bank- gold still held by the Tripartite Com- policies sold to Germans at the time, ing and Financial Services, partly be- mission for the Restitution of Mone- Congress must act to right this wrong. cause of disappointment that it was tary Gold. This is the body established In light of the circumstances under not brought just as the House came to by France, by Great Britain and our which the bill is being considered, I adjournment because of the timing Nation at the end of World War II to will now introduce legislation today re- matters that occurred then. And the return gold looted by Nazi Germany to quiring European insurance companies leadership agreed that they would the central banks of nations occupied to report to the Attorney General the bring it up as the first item of this ses- during the war by Germany. names of anyone they insured who is sion, which I think is very important, Our Nation asks that these nations listed on either the Holocaust Muse- and partly because it is the view of the contribute a substantial portion of any um’s Registry of Jewish Holocaust Sur- gentleman from Iowa that, in a nego- distribution they received to Holocaust vivors or on Yad Veshem’s Hall of tiating circumstance, it is very impor- survivors in recognition of the recently Names in Jerusalem. tant to press forward. documented fact that this gold in- Had the opportunity been presented, I raise this as profoundly as I can be- cludes gold stolen from the individual I would have offered this, the Com- cause the implications on this House victims in the Holocaust. This measure prehensive Holocaust Accountability in floor that there are pressures from out- also expresses a sense of Congress that Insurance Measure, as an answer to the side groups is inappropriate. all governments should undertake in legislation presently before us. Of This bill is a statement of the moral good faith to facilitate the return of course, I am very pleased that the direction of the House of Representa- private and public properties, such as House is able to act quickly at the be- tives as a reflection of the American works of art, to the rightful owners in ginning of this session to redress vic- people, not of any particular group. cases where assets were confiscated tims of the Holocaust. They have Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, reserv- during the Holocaust and where there awaited reparations for so long, and ing the right to object, may I simply is reasonable proof that the claimant is this measure is a step in the right di- say that we just had an example of why the rightful owner. rection. I only wish that it had been a this bill should go through the regular This sense of the Congress resolution larger step for victims of the Holo- process. A Member of this institution builds on the London Conference on caust. wanted to offer an amendment to it. He Nazi Gold held in December, since the Mr. Speaker, I include for the is excluded from doing so. Holocaust Museum announced in Lon- RECORD the following: Now, that is the name of my objec- don that it will sponsor a follow-on JANUARY 21, 1998. tion here. We have orderly processes in conference on looted artwork and other U.S. Congressman MARK FOLEY this House. We ought to follow them. assets early this summer. DEAR SIR: I read in the Palm Beach Post of A Member on the other side of the Having recently visited Poland with 1/21/98 that you are going after the insurance aisle was excluded from offering an some of my colleagues, I became famil- crooks such as the German Allianz. Many years ago (it must be may be 30 amendment. Why? Because my col- iar with Poland’s efforts to speed up years ago—or somewhat less) I received a league wanted to push this thing the restitution of Jewish communal letter from Allianz where they had found through on unanimous consent today. properties. We commend the Polish that my father had a life insurance with That is not the way the House of Rep- government for their recent legislation them—and they were settling with me as his resentatives should do business. and hope that those funds might be heir. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman used to clarify issues related to the They sent me the princely sum of about 20 from New York (Mr. ENGEL). ownership of those properties, and we to 30 dollars and said that the claim thus was settled. b 1315 hope other countries will follow suit. I never heard from them again and at the Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I thank my Accordingly, the legislation before us time I felt it was hopeless to go any further. will be of great assistance in helping Anyhow in the files of Allianz there is defi- friend from Indiana for yielding. our Nation to move the issue of asset nitely the name of (my father who was mur- Mr. Speaker, I certainly am sympa- restitution forward and is most worthy dered by the Nazis) and my name. thetic to the bill, but I think the gen- of our consideration. Thank you. tleman from Indiana (Mr. HAMILTON) Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, will the does make a valid point about commit- join in support of this measure. gentleman yield? tees and committee process and com- I thank the gentleman from Indiana Mr. HAMILTON. I yield to the gen- mittee hearings. (Mr. HAMILTON) for yielding me the tleman from Iowa (Mr. LEACH). I want to add my voice in support of time. Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, I thank the the underlying legislation. For several Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, fur- gentleman from Indiana (Mr. HAMIL- months now I have been working on ther reserving my right to object, I TON) for yielding. legislation which would force insurance yield to the gentleman from Florida First, let me say, the gentleman has companies that have not paid Holo- (Mr. FOLEY). discussed this issue with me; and I caust victims what they are supposed Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the would say the gentleman’s leadership to be paid, to force them to do so. I gentleman for yielding. is very appreciated. It is the gentleman think one of the most obscene things I rise on the reservation of the gen- from Iowa’s belief that the insurance that has come to light during this tleman from Indiana (Mr. HAMILTON) issue is much larger than the banking whole process has been the role of the not because I do not support the bill. In issue, and we will be holding a hearing insurance companies in stonewalling fact, I do support the bill and com- on February 12 on this issue. I believe and not paying Holocaust victims and pliment the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. it is a very important subject matter of their families and descendants what is LEACH) on his efforts to put this legis- a little different dimension and direc- rightfully due to them. So I think it is lation together. I had, however, hoped tion, and we intend to pursue legisla- very, very important in this Congress to offer an amendment to it in order to tion in this arena, and I believe it is that we focus on this issue and that we address an issue of equal gravity to very important that we do so. move on this issue. Holocaust survivors. That is the issue I would only ask the indulgence of I am a member of the Committee on of unpaid life insurance policies from the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. HAM- Commerce, and the bill will come the Holocaust. ILTON) to make a point, though, that I through the Committee on Commerce Recently, I received a letter from a think has been misunderstood by the in terms of the bill forcing insurance constituent outlining his attempt to other side. That is, not only was this companies. I already have several co- collect on the life insurance policy bill introduced at the exclusive direc- sponsors, and will drop the bill in owed to his father who was killed by tion of the chairman of the House Com- today. I am working with the Holo- the Nazis. He was given $30 for the life mittee on Banking and Financial Serv- caust Museum and the people of the H6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 Holocaust Museum on this bill. I think to oversee the recovery and return of Nazi- vides justification for the United States to that it is very, very important that we looted gold to the countries from which it was make an inflation-adjusted contribution today move swiftly on the bill that I am stolen. Most of the gold recovered during that for victim funds mingled with Nazi assets lo- dropping in today, which has biparti- period was long ago returned to claimant cated in and seized by the United States dur- san support. countries. However, a small portion of that ing the war. I wanted to make this comment be- gold remains to be distributed. The amount of In testimony before our Committee last year, cause I think this issue is very, very gold in TGC custody, amount to six metric Under Secretary Eizenstat urged that a better important. I am very sympathetic to tons, is worth anywhere from $50 million to accounting be made for the fate of heirless as- the objections of my friend, the gen- $70 million depending on the price of gold at sets in banks in the United States, and that tleman from Indiana (Mr. HAMILTON), a given time. Fifteen nations hold claim to the issue of World War II-era insurance poli- and I hope we can resolve this so this some portion of that gold. cies, securities and art work also be exam- very important legislation, as well as The case for speedy final distribution of the ined. To help answer these questions, the leg- my legislation, gets passed very, very remaining gold pool to Holocaust survivors is islation would direct $5 million to the United soon, so that the victims of the Holo- compelling. The moral case for such a dis- States Holocaust Museum for archival re- caust and their descendants will at tribution was strengthened by the horrific rev- search to assist in the restitution of assets of least get what is rightfully due them. elation in a May 1997 report from Under Sec- all types looted or extorted from Holocaust vic- Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, before retary of State Stuart Eizenstat that Nazi Ger- tims, and activities that would support Holo- I withdraw my reservation, may I say I many co-mingled victim gold, taken from the caust remembrance and education activities. was pleased to have the assurance of personal property of Holocaust victims, includ- I am pleased to report that the London con- the two chairmen, the gentlemen from ing their dental fillings, with monetary gold, re- ference mentioned earlier, Under Secretary of Iowa (Mr. LEACH) and the gentleman smelting it into gold bars which the Nazis trad- State Eizenstat announced that the United from New York (Mr. GILMAN) that ed for hard currency to finance the war effort. States would host a second international con- there will be further hearings on the This bill would put the Congress on record ference in 1998 to look further into the issue bill. I thank them for that, and look in strong support of the State Department's of assets looted by the Nazis. In that context, forward to cooperating with them in appeal to claimant nations to contribute their it is important to note that the second title of that regard. TGC gold to Holocaust survivors and strength- the bill deals with Nazi-looted art which is ex- Mr. Speaker, the Holocaust Victims Redress en the Department's hand in seeking this goal pected to be among the topics to be dis- Act, the result of a series of hearings in the by authorizing the President to commit the cussed at the next conference. House Banking Committee, is a virtual carbon United States to a voluntary donation of up to A witness at the Banking Committee's hear- copy of a bill introduced by Chairman GILMAN $25 million for this purpose. A voluntary con- ing last June noted that, ``The twelve years of and myself in the previous session. There are tribution on our part would go a long way in the Nazi era mark the greatest displacement a number of co-sponsors, including Members facilitating a similar gesture of generosity from of art in history.'' Under international legal from both sides of the aisle: Congressmen others who may be claimants of the gold pool principles dating back to the Hague Conven- JOHN LAFALCE, KEN BENSTEN, MARTIN FROST, or who may have reason to provide redress tion of 1907, pillaging during war is forbidden SIDNEY YATES, JESSE JACKSON, Jr., LUIS for actions taken during the dark night of the as is the seizure of works of art. In defiance GUTIERREZ, JON FOX, MICHAEL MCNULTY, JIM human soul we call the Holocaust. of international standards, the Nazis looted SAXTON, JAMES MCGOVERN, BARNEY FRANK, I had hoped that the House would act on valuable works of art from their own citizens BRAD SHERMAN, and MARK FOLEY; and Con- this bill at the end of the last session so the and institutions as well as from people and in- gresswomen CONNIE MORELLA, CAROLYN U.S. delegation attending an international con- stitutions in France and Holland and other oc- MALONEY, and SUE KELLY. ference on Nazi-looted gold in London in De- cupied countries. This grand theft of art helped The bill authorizes up to $25 million as a cember could report that the U.S. had agreed the Nazis finance their war. Avarice served as U.S. contribution to organizations serving sur- to make a contribution to this fund. Neverthe- an incentive to genocide with the ultimate in vivors of the Holocaust and an additional $5 less, I am pleased that the House is taking up governmental censorship being reflected in the million for archival research, to be managed the bill today at the first opportunity of this Aryan supremacist notion that certain modern by the Holocaust Museum, to assist in the res- session. art was degenerate and thus disposable. titution of assets looted or extorted from Holo- I might add that a contribution of this nature The Nazis purged state museums of impres- caust victims by the Nazis. It would also de- by the United States would also serve as an sionist, abstract, expressionist, and religious clare the sense of Congress that all govern- act of conscience on the part of this nation. As art as well as art they deemed to be politically ments take appropriate action to ensure that the bill indicates in the findings, there was an or racially incorrect. Private Jewish art collec- artworks confiscated by the Nazis, or by the unknown quantity of heirless assets of Holo- tions in Germany and Nazi-occupied countries Soviets, be returned to their original owners or caust victims in the United States after World were confiscated while others were extorted their heirs. War II. A 1941 census of foreign assets in the from their owners. Still others were exchanged The Holocaust was the greatest crime in United States identified $198 million in Ger- by their owners for exit permits to flee the human history. This measure will provide man-owned assets in the United States as country. As the Nazis sold works of art for some material redress for inadequate restitu- well as another $1.2 billion in Swiss assets. hard currency to finance the war, many tion of assets seized by the American govern- Assets inventoried in the census included artworks disappeared into the international ment during World War II which belonged to bank accounts, securities, trusts, and other marketplace. Efforts following the war to return Holocaust victims. items. In the years following World War II, the looted art to original owners were success- But most of all, this measure is a reminder Congress recognized that some of the assets ful to a degree, but to this day many items re- the past must never be forgotten and that it is held in the United States may have in fact be- main lost to their original owners and heirs. often more controversial than issues of the longed to Jewish victims of the Holocaust who It is interesting to note that when the French present. had sent their assets abroad for safekeeping. Vichy government tried to object on inter- While little is more difficult than to judge the Given this circumstance, Congress author- national legal grounds to Nazi confiscation of past, to establish what in this case must be ized up to $3 million in claims for such heir- art owned by Jewish citizens in France, the called retrospective justice, it must be under- less assets to be awarded to a successor or- Germans responded that such individuals (in- stood that history does not have a statute of ganization to provide relief and rehabilitation cluding those who were sent to concentration limitations. People cannot be allowed to dis- for needy survivors. However, the political dif- camps) had been declared by French authori- appear from earth without tracks, without ficulties associated with such a commitment ties no longer to be citizens. Hence, the Nazis moral if not monetary restitution. led Congress ultimately to settle on a claimed that the 1907 Hague Convention, The genesis for this proposal dates back to $500,000 contribution. Although the documen- which prohibits the confiscation of assets from hearings which the Committee on Banking and tary record on asset ownership remains citizens in occupied countries, did not apply. Financial Services has held since December sparse, it is likely that heirless assets in the This reasoning cannot be tolerated by civ- 1996, chronicling how the Nazis looted gold U.S. were worth much more than the 1962 ilized people, and one purpose of the legisla- from the central banks of Europe as well as settlement figure. tion before us today is to underline that the from individual Holocaust victims. A precise accounting of claims will remain restitution of these works of art to their rightful Following World War II, the Tripartite Gold unknowable, but the fact that the United owners is required by international law, as Commission, consisting of the United States, States committed itself to such a modest spelled out in the 1907 Hague Convention. the United Kingdom and France, was created amount in settlement for victim claims pro- The return of war booty ought to be a goal of January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7 civilized nations even at this late date, long debilitating illnesses resulting from their unbe- not have any legal heirs, and legislation was after the end of World War II. For that reason, lievable hardships. It is only appropriate that enacted to authorize the transfer of up to I have included in the legislation a sense of we acknowledge this suffering and take these $3,000,000 of such assets to organizations dedicated to providing relief and rehabilita- Congress urging all governments to take ap- modest steps to assist the victims. tion for survivors of the Holocaust. propriate actions to achieve this end. The Administration has indicated its support (4) Although the Congress and the Admin- The Holocaust may have been a war within for the approach that this legislation takes. istration authorized the transfer of such a warÐone fought against defined individuals The United States government recognizes that amount to the relief organizations referred and civilized valuesÐbut it was an integral a portion of the gold looted by the Nazis con- to in paragraph (3), the enormous adminis- part of the larger world war among states. tained a significant amount of gold stolen or trative difficulties and cost involved in prov- Hence, the international principles prohibiting coerced from victims of the Holocaust. I am ing legal ownership of such assets, directly the theft of art and private property during delighted that the Administration favors the or beneficially, by victims of the Holocaust, wartime should be applied with equal rigor in proposal that the remaining gold, or most of it, and proving the existence or absence of heirs of such victims, led the Congress in 1962 to instances of genocidal war within a country's be contributed to the ``Special Persecutee Re- agree to a lump-sum settlement and to pro- borders or conquered territory. lief Fund'' which was announced in December vide $500,000 for the Jewish Restitution Suc- In closing, I would like to announce that the 1997, and I welcome the positive reaction cessor Organization of New York, such sum Committee on Banking and Financial Services from many of the potential donors to this fund. amounting to 1⁄6th of the authorized maxi- will be holding its third hearing on the subject I do hope, Mr. Speaker, that the neutral coun- mum level of ‘‘heirless’’ assets to be trans- of Nazi-looted gold, dormant bank accounts in tries who received Nazi gold during the course ferred. Switzerland, and other assets taken from vic- of World War II will also make generous con- (5) In June of 1997, a representative of the tims of the Holocaust on February 12. At that tributions to this fund. It is most appropriate in Secretary of State, in testimony before the Congress, urged the reconsideration of the time, the Committee plans to hear testimony view of the benefits they enjoyed as a result limited $500,000 settlement. from Under Secretary Eizenstat, Swiss Am- of the Nazi gold that was moved to their coun- (6) While a precisely accurate accounting bassador Thomas Borer, and two panels of tries during the war. of ‘‘heirless’’ assets may be impossible, good witnesses discussing the topics of looted art I am also pleased, Mr. Speaker, that the Ad- conscience warrants the recognition that the and insurance. ministration has shown United States leader- victims of the Holocaust have a compelling Again, Mr. Speaker, I urge the unanimous ship by indicating our intention to participate in moral claim to the unrestituted portion of adoption of S. 1564. Thank you. this fund with a contribution of up to $25 mil- assets referred to in paragraph (3). Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gen- lion. This should be an incentive for countries (7) Furthermore, leadership by the United tleman for yielding to me. I want to express States in meeting obligations to Holocaust which have claims under the Tripartite Gold victims would strengthen— my strong support for the passage of this leg- Commission and countries which were neutral (A) the efforts of the United States to press islation. in World War II to join in making significant for the speedy distribution of the remaining Let me say at the outset that I share the contributions to this fund. Our contribution is nearly 6 metric tons of gold still held by the concerns which were raised by the distin- indeed a modest amountÐand I hope that our Tripartite Commission for the Restitution of guished ranking member of the Committee on participation will increaseÐbut I do hope that Monetary Gold (the body established by International Relations, Mr. HAMILTON, about it will encourage others. France, Great Britain, and the United States the inappropriate way in which this bill comes Mr. Speaker, no amount of monetary rep- at the end of World War II to return gold to the floor of the House today. We should aration and no amount of recognition or ex- looted by Nazi Germany to the central banks have held hearings, and we should have had of countries occupied by Germany during the pressions of sorrow can ever compensate for war); and proper consideration of this legislation in the the unspeakable suffering that the victims of (B) the appeals by the United States to the Committee. There is not such urgency in the the Holocaust have endured. It is important, 15 nations claiming a portion of such gold to adoption of this legislation that we could not however, that we make this gesture of rec- contribute a substantial portion of any such have followed regular procedures in the con- ognitionÐregardless of how small it is in the distribution to Holocaust survivors in rec- sideration of this bill. face of the enormity of the injustice against ognition of the recently documented fact Having said that, however, Mr. Speaker, I these victims. that the gold held by the Commission in- want to indicate my strong support for S. Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I with- cludes gold stolen from individual victims of the Holocaust. 1564Ðthe Holocaust Victims Redress Act. I draw my reservation of objection. want to thank my dear friend, Congressman (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. are as follows: JIM LEACH, the Chairman of the Banking Com- DREIER). Is there objection to the re- (1) To provide a measure of justice to sur- mittee, who introduced a similar bill in the quest of the gentleman from Iowa? vivors of the Holocaust all around the world House of Representatives and who has shown There was no objection. while they are still alive. great sympathy for this issue. I also want to The Clerk read the Senate bill, as fol- (2) To authorize the appropriation of an thank my dear friend, Congressman BEN GIL- lows: amount which is at least equal to the MAN, the Chairman of the International Rela- S. 1564 present value of the difference between the amount which was authorized to be trans- tions Committee, for his efforts and support of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ferred to successor organizations to com- this legislation. resentatives of the United States of America in pensate for assets in the United States of Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, the Holocaust Victims Redress heirless victims of the Holocaust and the Act directs that the United States government SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. amount actually paid in 1962 to the Jewish support the contribution of all or of a substan- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Holocaust Restitution Successor Organization of New tial portion of the gold remaining under the Victims Redress Act’’. York for that purpose. control of the Tripartite Gold Commission to TITLE I—HEIRLESS ASSETS (3) To facilitate efforts by the United charitable organizations to assist survivors of SEC. 101. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. States to seek an agreement whereby na- the Holocaust. It also authorizes the President (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds as fol- tions with claims against gold held by the to obligate up to $30 million for such distribu- lows: Tripartite Commission for the Restitution of (1) Among the $198,000,000 in German assets Monetary Gold would contribute all, or a tion. It authorizes appropriations for archival substantial portion, of that gold to chari- research to assist in the restitution of assets located in the United States and seized by the United States Government in World War table organizations to assist survivors of the looted from Holocaust victims and for other II were believed to be bank accounts, trusts, Holocaust. activities to further Holocaust remembrance securities, or other assets belonging to Jew- SEC. 102. DISTRIBUTIONS BY THE TRIPARTITE and education. The legislation urges efforts to ish victims of the Holocaust. GOLD COMMISSION. facilitate the return of private and public prop- (2) Among an estimated $1,200,000,000 in as- (a) DIRECTIONS TO THE PRESIDENT.—The ertyÐprimarily works of artÐwhich were sets of Swiss nationals and institutions President shall direct the commissioner rep- seized during the period of Nazi rule to the which were frozen by the United States Gov- resenting the United States on the Tri- rightful owners in cases where the ownership ernment during World War II (including over partite Commission for the Restitution of can be established. $400,000,000 in bank deposits) were assets Monetary Gold, established pursuant to Part whose beneficial owners were believed to in- III of the Paris Agreement on Reparation, to Mr. Speaker, it is most appropriate that we clude victims of the Holocaust. seek and vote for a timely agreement under take the action proposed in this legislation. (3) In the aftermath of the war, the Con- which all signatories to the Paris Agreement Thousands and thousands of the victims of gress recognized that some of the victims of on Reparation, with claims against the mon- Nazi terror suffered the destruction of their the Holocaust whose assets were among etary gold pool in the jurisdiction of such lives, the murder of their family members, and those seized or frozen during the war might Commission, contribute all, or a substantial H8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 portion, of such gold to charitable organiza- ful owners in cases where assets were con- SONNY is survived by his oldest chil- tions to assist survivors of the Holocaust. fiscated from the claimant during the period dren, Christy and Chastity, and by his (b) AUTHORITY TO OBLIGATE THE UNITED of Nazi rule and there is reasonable proof lovely wife Mary and their children, STATES.— that the claimant is the rightful owner. Chesare, who is 9 years of age, about to (1) IN GENERAL.—From funds otherwise un- The Senate bill was ordered to be be 10, and Chianna, who is 6. obligated in the Treasury of the United read a third time, was read the third States, the President is authorized to obli- During the time he was with us, gate subject to paragraph (2) an amount not time, and passed, and a motion to re- SONNY demonstrated to all of us that to exceed $30,000,000 for distribution in ac- consider was laid on the table. he is one of the most unusual char- cordance with subsections (a) and (b). f acters you could ever meet. But by way (2) CONFORMANCE WITH BUDGET ACT RE- GENERAL LEAVE of background, SONNY BONO came to QUIREMENT.—Any budget authority con- California when he was 7 years old and tained in paragraph (1) shall be effective Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- moved to Los Angeles. Following high only to such extent and in such amounts as imous consent that all Members may are provided in advance in appropriation school he got his first job, that of being have 5 legislative days within which to a meat truck driver. I think we all Acts. revise and extend their remarks on S. SEC. 103. FULFILLMENT OF OBLIGATION OF THE know that his heart lay in the enter- UNITED STATES. 1564, the Senate bill just passed. tainment business. In those early days (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there he was developing his skills as a music There are authorized to be appropriated to objection to the request of the gen- writer. Often on those trips around the the President such sums as may be necessary tleman from Iowa? city of Los Angeles making stops for for fiscal years 1998, 1999, and 2000, not to ex- There was no objection. his product purpose, he would also drop ceed a total of $25,000,000 for all such fiscal f years, for distribution to organizations as off at various locations various songs may be specified in any agreement concluded EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE that he had developed. pursuant to section 102. HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE SONNY’s talent became very apparent (b) ARCHIVAL RESEARCH.—There are au- HON. SONNY BONO, REPRESENT- to all the world when his then thorized to be appropriated to the President ATIVE FROM THE STATE OF girlfriend, Cherilyn Sarkasian, and he $5,000,000 for archival research and trans- CALIFORNIA. made their first recording together, lation services to assist in the restitution of among a number of recordings that led Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- assets looted or extorted from victims of the to that show known as Sonny and Cher. Holocaust and such other activities that er, I offer a privileged resolution (H. Between 1971 and 1974, Sonny and Cher would further Holocaust remembrance and Res. 338) and ask for its immediate con- were among the great hits across the education. sideration. country. They had an impact upon TITLE II—WORKS OF ART The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- young people of that age that is re- SEC. 201. FINDINGS. lows: membered by all. Congress finds as follows: H. RES. 338 (1) Established pre-World War II principles Following that work, which eventu- Resolved, That the House has heard with of international law, as enunciated in Arti- ally came to an end, the partnership profound sorrow of the death of the Honor- cles 47 and 56 of the Regulations annexed to came to an end, about 1974, SONNY went able Sonny Bono, a Representative from the the 1907 Hague Convention (IV) Respecting on with his business over a period of State of California. the Laws and Customs of War on Land, pro- Resolved, That the Clerk communicate time. He then took the next step in hibited pillage and the seizure of works of these resolutions to the Senate and transmit terms of his most amazing career. In art. a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. the early 1980s, he established what (2) In the years since World War II, inter- Resolved, That when the House adjourns were to become known as Bono Res- national sanctions against confiscation of today, it adjourn as a further mark of re- taurants, first in Los Angeles, then in works of art have been amplified through spect to the memory of the deceased. such conventions as the 1970 Convention on Texas. I began to personally get to the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- know SONNY when he opened such a Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Owner- tleman from California (Mr. LEWIS), restaurant in Palm Springs, California. ship of Cultural Property, which forbids the the dean of the California Congres- At that time, the location of the res- illegal export of art work and calls for its sional delegation, is recognized for 1 taurant was actually in my own dis- earliest possible restitution to its rightful hour. trict. owner. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- In Palm Springs, he quickly became (3) In defiance of the 1907 Hague Conven- er, I yield 30 minutes to the gentleman tion, the Nazis extorted and looted art from known by anybody who enjoyed both individuals and institutions in countries it from California (Mr. BROWN). the entertainment as well as the fun occupied during World War II and used such (Mr. LEWIS of California asked and restaurant opportunity in Palm booty to help finance their war of aggres- was given permission to revise and ex- Springs. As he developed that process sion. tend his remarks.) in Palm Springs, he found himself hav- (4) The Nazis’ policy of looting art was a Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- ing some difficulty with local govern- critical element and incentive in their cam- er, I yield myself such time as I may ment regulations. It seems there was a paign of genocide against individuals of Jew- consume. conflict that arose over a sign that he ish and other religious and cultural heritage Mr. Speaker, it was with great sad- and, in this context, the Holocaust, while needed for his restaurant. Local bu- standing as a civil war against defined indi- ness that I was awakened in the middle reaucracy, he would suggest, was get- viduals and civilized values, must be consid- of the night during the recess. I want ting in the way. That kind of led to a ered a fundamental aspect of the world war to share with my colleagues that I was minibattle that caused SONNY a dif- unleashed on the continent. struggling in my subconscious, at- ferent way, perhaps for the first time, (5) Hence, the same international legal tempting to put together words that to especially focus upon politics. principles applied among states should be ap- were of condolence to my colleague the With that confrontation, when the plied to art and other assets stolen from vic- gentleman from Massachusetts [Mr. local person resisted what he thought tims of the Holocaust. KENNEDY] regarding the recent tragic was sensible public policy, he indicated (6) In the aftermath of the war, art and other assets were transferred from territory loss in his family, only to be awakened that maybe the best alternative for previously controlled by the Nazis to the by a telephone call from a reporter, him was to run for office and become Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, much of Jim Specht, who writes for a number of that person’s boss, SONNY wanted to which has not been returned to rightful own- newspapers in our region, Jim told me make sure that sense was made out of ers. of the tragic accident that led to the local policy. With that, SONNY became SEC. 202. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING death of our friend and colleague, the mayor of Palm Springs. RESTITUTION OF PRIVATE PROP- SONNY BONO. Known by all in Southern California ERTY, SUCH AS WORKS OF ART. To say the least, we were all shocked in connection with that, after some It is the sense of the Congress that consist- ent with the 1907 Hague Convention, all gov- by this development. SONNY BONO is time carrying forward that work, he ernments should undertake good faith efforts one of those very, very unusual people ran for the U.S. Senate. I mention to facilitate the return of private and public you meet very rarely in public life or that, even though he was unsuccessful property, such as works of art, to the right- in life in general. in the primary process, only by way of January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9 giving a preliminary hint of the qual- Forces have the quality and strength basis of political principle. And we ity and mix that is the character of that are required for this country that learned a number of lessons, and we SONNY BONO. now leads the free world. began this process of working together, The person who won that primary, Mr. Speaker, with that, I reserve the and my experience with SONNY and my Bruce Hershenson, along with our col- balance of my time. appreciation for him began to rise as I league TOM CAMPBELL and SONNY all The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. had the opportunity to participate ran in that primary, Bruce eventually LAHOOD). The gentleman from Califor- with him in these vital areas which won the primary. But in spite of an in- nia, Mr. BROWN, is recognized for 30 were nonpartisan in their scope, but tense process, SONNY and Bruce minutes. which related to the welfare of all of Hershenson developed a personal rela- Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speak- our constituents in our respective dis- tionship that was as deep as any I have er, I yield myself such time as I may tricts. ever seen in public affairs. They were consume. I will not belabor the details of this fast friends and loyal friends from that Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman particularly, although I may come point to this day forward. for yielding me time, and I also appre- back to them a little bit later, but my SONNY ran for the House of Rep- ciate very much what my colleague last recollection of SONNY was in his of- resentatives in 1994 when the seat be- from California has said about SONNY fice in Palm Springs where we had one came vacant, as our colleague Al BONO and giving some of his back- of the meetings of our task force, we McCandless decided to retire. With his ground before he came to Congress. call it the Inland Empire Salton Sea election who will ever forget SONNY’s Mr. Speaker, I recall fairly clearly Task Force, and SONNY of course is a early stay in the House. I wonder how my own first awareness of SONNY as a cochairman of that task force, brought many of those of you who are here with part of the duo of SONNY and Cher. I am us together in his office to discuss at me today remember that event in not one normally given to spending a that point the impending visit of the which he was a guest during his first lot of time with popular entertainers, Secretary of the Interior. I will tell my term at the annual press club dinner, a but I was struck by this couple who colleagues that SONNY’s efforts as a co- black tie affair. You know how we all made a very great impression on me, chairman of the task force were unique love those black tie affairs. and SONNY in particular, because I was and very successful in focusing the at- SONNY was one of the speakers cho- not convinced that he had any obvious tention of the Executive Branch on the sen that evening during his first term, talents. But he did pass the critical need to take some action there. and I remember very, very clearly test of being extremely successful and He was the kind of a person who SONNY’s giving formal written re- extremely popular, and one cannot worked easily to bring people together, marks, from the start I could sense he quarrel with success. and I wish that trait were more com- was not particularly comfortable with Obviously, as the gentleman from mon amongst our colleagues. I will al- them. California (Mr. LEWIS), has already re- ways remember him as a gentleman, About halfway through the remarks, ported, he had talents that extended one who could bring us together, could he turned, and it looked as though into a variety of fields. bring about agreement with regard to somebody was a little perplexed. He I first became personally acquainted critical issues, could identify critical said, hey, you are trying to give me the with him, of course, after he was elect- problem areas and focus discussions on hook, huh, an old slang line for people ed to the Congress, and I observed his them in a way which is not too usual in the entertainment business to get operations here on the floor. As with amongst the Members of Congress, and you off the stage. most new Members, it seemed to me he which I think will create a lasting With that, Sonny threw aside his was not quite sure what he was doing monument to his work as an elected written remarks and began talking much of the time, but he learned with public official. about his real feelings about his experi- great rapidity. I came to admire the Mr. Speaker, at this time, I reserve ence in the House. It is really amazing way in which he grasped opportunities the balance of my time. what developed. A half an hour late, he to participate in a variety of different Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- had these cynical press people rolling issues and generally bring a high de- er, it is my pleasure to yield 3 minutes in the aisle. gree of common sense to the consider- to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. SONNY BONO demonstrated his sense ation of those issues. HYDE). about the House and used his sense of As my colleague, the gentleman from (Mr. HYDE asked and was given per- humor ofttimes in times of critical cir- California (Mr. LEWIS), has indicated, mission to revise and extend his re- cumstance to bring us together. we became involved, those of us in marks.) In our Conference, time and time what we call the Inland Empire region Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the again, he illustrated that his voice was of Southern California, which includes gentleman for yielding me this time. exactly what was needed to provide the the counties of San Bernardino, River- I have a statement covering an out- sort of oil that allows us to work to- side and Imperial, we became involved line, a brief outline, of some of the gether. He did that not only in our as a group, all of the Members from services and contributions that SONNY Conference, but also on both sides of that region, in efforts to achieve some BONO made as a member of the House the aisle as well. remediation of the problems of the Committee on the Judiciary, and I am SONNY served with us in the House as Salton Sea. I will not deal unduly on going to ask that that be printed in the a member of the Committee on the Ju- that at this point. RECORD, but I have some remarks I diciary. He was very active in the war But we all recall the fact that in the would like to make that are more of a on drugs and demonstrated an ongoing Congress 3 or 4 years ago, the Califor- general nature than a specific recita- and active interest in copyright law nia delegation had somewhat of a rep- tion of his great contributions to the and intellectual property concerns. utation as being, shall we say, lacking House Committee on the Judiciary. You will hear a good deal today in cohesiveness. Some of us became Mr. Speaker, contemplating the un- about his most important concern as it concerned with that problem and began timely death of our colleague and real- relates to the environment, for he has to initiate steps to distinguish between ly our brother, SONNY BONO, forces us been the co-chairman of our task force those things which were worthy of lack to confront the mystery of life and dealing with the Salton Sea, which, as of cohesiveness and those which really death. It makes us ask the question to many of you may know, is the largest deserved cohesiveness. which there is no answer in this life- inland lake in the West. It clearly in- time: Why me, Lord? SONNY’s impact b volves the most important environ- 1330 on us was like a skyrocket. It was mental challenge that faces the United In other words, we began to try and bright, it was beautiful, and very brief. States insofar as the West is con- define those areas where it was appro- He left us many examples of how we cerned. priate for Congressmen in California to should understand our vocation as leg- SONNY also worked on the Committee work together regardless of party, and islators, how we should treat each on National Security and played a very those equally or more important areas other as brothers and sisters and of the big role in making sure that our Armed where we needed to be divided on the value of laughter and inner joy. H10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 SONNY, in one brief lifetime, was a re- lawmaking. His legislation has been reintro- hours we sat in his office and we dis- sounding success in 4 difficult careers: duced this Congress and is pending before cussed ways we could finally resolve Songwriting, performing, mayor of an the Judiciary Committee as part of the Judicial this issue that was important to every important city, and a Congressman. Reform Act of this Congress. one of us. All of us have different back- SONNY laughed often, he loved much, His gifts reflected SONNY's diverse back- grounds as both individuals or politi- especially his wife, Mary, and his chil- ground as a songwriter, entertainer, business cians, but Sonny could bring us all to- dren. He won the respect and the affec- owner and Mayor. Those experiences gave gether, and I was thinking about that tion of all who knew him. He appre- him a unique perspective on issues as diverse even while I was driving down on that ciated beauty and he saw the good in as tax reform, immigration and intellectual Sunday that certainly we all cared others. He was an authentic free spirit. property. As a member of the Subcommittee about the Salton Sea, but we all cared Among the many lessons we can draw on Courts and Intellectual Property, he worked about SONNY BONO, and I think that from his example, the one most impor- hard to negotiate difficult legal solutions to that was one of the reasons we were tant to me are three words that his life problems facing the country as the Internet there, if not the most important thing, said to every person, young or old, who becomes a new means of distributing books, because Sonny was somebody you just has a burning desire to achieve. ‘‘Yes, music, software, and movies. To Sonny, these liked to be around, somebody you you can.’’ were not just theories to be discussed, they wanted to be with. SONNY, I know you are up there. Do were part of his life. He had the unique dis- So as we come back to Congress for not forget us, because we will never tinction of being someone who could under- the second half of the 105th, we are forget you. stand the practical effects of legislation in this going to miss Sonny, those moments sitting back here in the Chamber when Mr. Speaker, tomorrow this House will re- area. member in a memorial service the life and Many of us attended the funeral service in we needed that little lift, that joke, that smile. I think all of us will always work of Representative SONNY BONO, who lost SONNY's home of Palm Springs and saw, his life tragically in a skiing accident on Janu- along with the rest of the country on their tele- remember Sonny’s smile that we are ary 5, 1998. As we convene to reflect on his visions, the hundreds of people who stood in just not going to have with us any- remarkable life, I would like to recognize his line to pay their last respects to this unique more. But we will have that memory, and we certainly have all of our pray- achievements as a valued member of the and gifted citizen. SONNY will be remembered ers for Mary and the children, and we House Judiciary Committee. as an ambitious member of Congress who wish them Godspeed. Thank you, Mr. SONNY was not a lawyer, and yet he re- represented with distinction the interests of his quested to become a member of the Judiciary Chairman. district and the interests of our country. I join Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speak- Committee out of his concern for the issues with my colleagues in remembering his politi- er, I yield myself an additional 6 min- entrusted to its jurisdiction. I was happy to rec- cal career, and send prayers of comfort to his utes. ommend his placement on the Committee and wife Mary and his children Chesare, Chianna, Mr. Speaker, Mr. CALVERT’s recita- I know that I speak for its entire membership Chastity and Christy. The people of the 46th tion of this meeting that brought us when I say that his refreshing approach to leg- District of California are fortunate to have had together in SONNY’s office just before islation and his immediate contributions were SONNY BONO as their Representative, and Christmas leads me to offer some addi- appreciated on both sides of the aisle. those of us who worked closely with him are tional comments about some of How SONNY became a Member of Congress fortunate to have experienced his refreshing SONNY’s unique contributions. He did is a classic American tale that should be stud- candor and lighthearted wisdom. have a background in business as well ied by anyone interested in pursuing politics. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- as a background as mayor of the City Unable to cut through the municipal bureauc- er, I yield such time as he may con- of Palm Springs, and in looking at this racy necessary to simply put a sign in front of sume to the gentleman from California new challenge that faced him as a his restaurant in Palm Springs, California, (Mr. CALVERT). Member of Congress with a huge envi- SONNY ran for Mayor to fix the problem him- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I thank ronmental problem that was getting self. Elected twice to that position, Sonny suc- the gentleman for yielding me this worse in the form of the Salton Sea, time. I first met Sonny a little over 3 ceeded in bringing government closer to the SONNY made several what I considered people and in bringing new revenue, including years ago. The only contact I had with to be unique contributions to pointing an International Film Festival, to his city and Sonny prior to that is when I had din- in the direction of solutions. its surrounding areas. Elected to the 104th ner at his restaurant in Palm Springs, One of the first things that he did Congress in 1994, this ambitious freshman's Sonny’s. We both share that common was to bring the group of us together first bill called for another initiative to bring background. My family was in the res- with some consultants who had exten- government closer to the people: the appoint- taurant business for close to 45 years. sive experience with solving environ- ment of a three-judge court panel, already Three years ago we started this rela- mental problems and developing used in Voting Rights Act and apportionment tionship and we became very close, unique solutions to ecological and en- cases, to hear constitutional challenges to both as friends and as colleagues. We vironmental conditions. One of these popular referenda voted upon by the entire represented most of Riverside County, was an internationally known designer population of a state. His reasoning was sim- shared a district line in many commu- who had worked all around the world ple: when the citizens of a state vote directly nities together. And he always just was and who brought to us the possibility on an issue that is important to their lives, and so excellent at what he did in rep- that we could turn a declining Salton a direct majority speaks, one judge should not resenting his constituents, and let me Sea, declining in an economic sense, be able to delay the execution of the will of put a word in for his staff, especially into an asset by doing something that the people of an entire state for years. This Brian, his chief of staff, who did an ex- none of us had thought about before, sophisticated measure was aimed at address- cellent job for Sonny over the years; and that was creating islands in the ing the legal aftermath of the affirmative action Frank, Beverly, the whole staff. sea which could be developed for rec- and immigration referenda in his home state. I would like to talk briefly about the reational and commercial purposes. SONNY BONO, the self-proclaimed non-law- last time I saw Sonny. I got a call on That was the kind of thing that yer, had to argue for this bill before a Judiciary a Friday afternoon that, this was two SONNY easily perceived that I think Committee comprised of legally-trained mem- weeks before Christmas, that Sonny was more difficult for the rest of us. We bers. He effectively laid out his case. SONNY's wanted to have a meeting, and I am have, of course, some interest in the bill was reported to the full House by the Com- sure all of us were busy, all had things commercial development of casinos in mittee. Then, as a freshman, Representative that we wanted to do that Sunday two southern California by Indian tribes, BONO went to the floor of the House armed weeks before Christmas, but Sonny and SONNY established a dialogue with only with the logic of his arguments and con- wanted to meet with us, it was impor- the local Indian tribes who did not vinced a majority of his colleagues to support tant. And we were all there: JERRY have casinos, about the possibility of passage of his bill. LEWIS, GEORGE BROWN, DUNCAN doing something of that sort. And lo Mr. Speaker, Congress can be a daunting HUNTER, myself, SONNY, meeting in his and behold, the Indians were very in- institution for anyone to master. SONNY BONO, office to talk about something he terested. The idea of building islands as a freshman, tackled a serious subject like loved, something we all care about: which could be developed for rec- judicial reform and made it his first effort at The Salton Sea. And for two-and-a-half reational and commercial use is now January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11 one of the things which may lead to an surprised as some of the rest of us at embraced not only by those exposed to economically viable solution to the what the potential was. the rain outside but by those who were problems of the Salton Sea. b 1345 protected from it inside. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- My constituents who attended that er, will the gentleman yield? Essentially, what this report said, event that night came to know him fa- Mr. BROWN of California. I yield to and we will be making a great deal of vorably even though he was only there the gentleman from California. use of it, is that the economic poten- for a little over 2 hours. In fact, that Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- tial of activities related to a living and event, I say to the gentleman from er, the gentleman’s discussion regard- vital Salton Sea is probably equivalent California, may well have been his ing the extension of that Sunday meet- to that of the agriculture which is the final public appearance. ing where the five of us were together, world’s most productive that surrounds Shortly after his untimely death, a which is the last time I was with the Salton Sea. This is something that syndicated columnist wrote an article SONNY as well, and the remarks of the we will probably be spending more that appeared in the largest daily in gentleman caused me to say that in- time investigating and bringing forth, my district, the Greensboro News and deed, Congressman BROWN and I have but we owe this to SONNY’s instincts as Record, depicting SONNY as a clown, a looked at the problems of the Salton much as anything else. buffoon, an inept, unqualified Con- Sea for some time, and especially my Mr. Speaker, I will, for the rest of my gressman. colleague from San Bernardino County life, pay tribute to that instinct which My constituents who visited with has expressed long-standing concern, gave us the hook, you might say, to him that rainy night in November were since he was born in Imperial County, create a realistic interest in a practical hopping mad. They weren’t angry; they which has a piece of the Salton Sea, solution to the problems of this great were hopping mad about it. They called but all of us somewhat frustrated over body of water. our offices down home and up here tak- the years watching this incredible Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chair- ing great umbrage in that article. asset deteriorate the way it has. man, I yield 7 minutes to the gen- I responded to the article pretty At one time the annual commercial tleman from North Carolina (Mr. clearly, refuting and disavowing the values surrounding the Salton Sea COBLE). unkind and uncivil portrayal of SONNY were about $100 million a year, and it Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the BONO in her article. Mr. Speaker, I bet has come to the point now with a com- gentleman from California (Mr. LEWIS) 125 to 150 people saw me within 24 bination of sewage that flows from the and the gentleman from California (Mr. hours after my article appeared. They New River into the Salton Sea, the BROWN) for having brought this to the were personally offended by the syn- sewage that flows from Mexico adds to floor today. dicated columnist’s article. a tremendous problem. There is salt Mr. Speaker, I do not have a prepared Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- that flows from the agricultural activi- statement. I am going to do this from er, will the gentleman yield? ties that are adjacent to the Salton the seat of my pants. But that is prob- Mr. COBLE. I yield to the gentleman Sea. It is a reality that as of this mo- ably the way SONNY would have done from California. ment what is a very, very important it, so I do not think I will violate any Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- national asset and important environ- protocol as far as he is concerned. er, I ask my colleague to yield at this mental asset will all but be wasted and The distinguished gentleman from Il- point because he is raising a very, very lost unless we take some action in a linois (Mr. HYDE), the Chairman of the important item that kind of goes to very short period of time. Maybe 5 House Committee on the Judiciary, has the heart of some of the mystery of years from now it will be too late. already indicated that SONNY was a SONNY BONO. Well, it was SONNY taking over the valued member of the full committee. The early days of SONNY and Cher, it chairmanship of this task force and He and I sat on the Subcommittee on was very obvious that he was the butt helping us all to focus in a special way Courts and Intellectual Property, and I of the jokes that were part of their rou- that the gentleman from California re- came to know SONNY very well in that tine. But what was not so obvious was minds me has helped us crystallize a capacity. that SONNY was the person who pro- process here that I think will end up Mr. Speaker, some recent weeks ago duced those programs. He wrote the leading to a solution, maybe an ex- a group of mine from North Carolina jokes and had the strength of character penditure of hundreds, not tens of mil- from my congressional district asked to see the value of his being the butt of lions, but hundreds of millions of dol- me to bring a celebrity back home for the jokes. lars, but nonetheless, the result on the a special event, and I asked them to The fool in this event involves the other end being a legacy to SONNY’s identify a celebrity since we are not all person who does not understand that service here that is most important. celebrities here. They mentioned the strength and that quality. For SONNY Mr. BROWN of California. Well, now gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. BONO without any question, among that the gentleman has made that LARGENT), the gentleman from Okla- other things, understood the value of comment, following SONNY’s death homa (Mr. WATT) and SONNY BONO, humor properly placed and the there was a major economic conference Steve and J.C. being football lumi- strength it could have in terms of mak- convened in his district to examine the naries and SONNY the entertainer. ing a point and indeed in terms of economic impacts of further decline or I said, ‘‘You all name who your favor- bringing people together. It is a quality revival of the Salton Sea. It was con- ite of the three would be.’’ ‘‘We don’t that is sorely missed by all of us but ducted by the University of California have a favorite,’’ they said. The chair- one that is absolutely needed in a body based on an economic study that they man finally came to me and said, ‘‘How like the House of Representatives. had made, and this bore out what about SONNY BONO? See if we can get Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, reclaiming SONNY’s instincts told him I think was him down here.’’ my time, I thank the gentleman from possible. The detailed analysis showed I went to SONNY, and he responded fa- California for his contribution. Indeed, that by reversing the decline of the vorably, and he showed up in Greens- that is true. Salton Sea and reviving it as an attrac- boro, North Carolina, at the home of In fact, I told one of the columnists tive environmental and recreational lo- Charlie and Mary Elizabeth Irving back who called me for a comment about cation, that this could, by the estimate in November. A cold rain had fallen SONNY as a result of having shared of the economist who prepared the re- that entire afternoon, and SONNY was membership on the Judiciary sub- port, add to the cash flow of the region the headline. I say to the gentleman committee I mentioned earlier. I said, as much as $1 billion a year. from California (Mr. LEWIS), he packed oftentimes, he would give the appear- Now, this just astounded all of us them in. They were standing outside as ance that he just fell off the turnip who had looked at it, and I think the soft rain fell listening to SONNY truck yesterday, but before you knew SONNY, because of his own keen inter- talk for 35 to 40 minutes. it the dart was released from his hand est in recreational and economic devel- Mr. Speaker, time and again he re- and the next time you saw the dart was opment which he had demonstrated ferred to himself as a simple man from when you were removing it from your during his period as mayor, was not as the streets; but his words were warmly own eye. H12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998

SONNY, as the gentleman from Cali- down to earth and let us realize that, to the gentleman from California (Mr. fornia just pointed out, had the ability yes, what we are doing is important LEWIS) and the gentleman from Califor- to laugh at himself. It is too bad more but not to be so enrapt by it that we nia (Mr. BROWN) for taking this time of us on this Hill do not have that abil- lost sight of the values and the things and pursuing this very important reso- ity and do not practice it more often. that we really believe in. lution. He was the butt of the joke, and I think SONNY was a star also in the enter- We were all very shocked and sad- he enjoyed being the butt of the joke. tainment industry and, as such, when dened, the world was shocked and sad- Mr. Speaker, as the distinguished he came here he became a champion of dened, with the tragedy that struck gentleman from Illinois (Mr. HYDE) the rights of song writers and other SONNY BONO, and I have got to say that chairman of the Committee on the Ju- people and for intellectual property I miss him. I think about him con- diciary previously said during his time issues, which is an issue that is close to stantly. I think about Mary and the on this matter, ‘‘SONNY, do not forget my heart. SONNY went out, and he children, and I think about the impact us,’’ because, as Cher said at the fu- knew this area very well. He knew that he had on so many of us. neral, she said, ‘‘He was the most un- about song writers and writers and Like most, I plead guilty to having forgettable character I have ever met.’’ other creative people in our society been a little bit skeptical when this I can assure you, SONNY, we in this and made that a point, to be their 1970s, long-haired, mustachioed, bell- people’s House will never forget you. champion, because that was his area of bottomed singer-songwriter decided I thank the gentleman from Califor- expertise. that he was going to come to the nia (Mr. LEWIS) for this time. But, Mr. Speaker, his involvement United States Congress, and I wondered Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- and his activity went well beyond that what impact it would have. er, I yield such time as he may con- area. SONNY was a patriot. SONNY ran Then I began to think about what it sume to the gentleman from California for office because he wanted to make was that the founders envisaged for (Mr. KIM). things better. He was someone from this institution. James Madison and (Mr. KIM asked and was given per- the entertainment industry and at Thomas Jefferson both talked about mission to revise and extend his re- times people would underestimate how disparate walks of life should be marks.) SONNY for that reason. represented here in the people’s House. Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I rise in It was easy for me not to underesti- And, to my knowledge, SONNY was, in strong support of the resolution rec- mate SONNY BONO, especially with the fact, the only 1970s long-haired, musta- ognizing the achievement our late col- excuse of saying he is just a former chioed, bell-bottomed singer-song- league, SONNY BONO. His district is rock and roll star or an actor, because writer to serve in the institution. So, only about half an hour’s drive from I had already worked for someone who actually, SONNY BONO’s presence here the district that I serve. had been underestimated his entire po- was exactly what Thomas Jefferson I speak straight from the heart when litical career by people who said, ‘‘Do and James Madison wanted. One of the things that SONNY got I say that SONNY was a dear friend. One not worry about him; he is just a very involved in, I remember his com- thing I have learned over the last 5 former actor.’’ But just like Ronald ing to me shortly after he was elected, years in Washington is how hard it is Reagan, SONNY BONO, yes, was a former and he said, ‘‘David, I want to sit down to find a true friend, someone who will actor, but he was a patriot who had a and work with you and the Speaker stay with you during the good times gut instinct about the people, people as and others and put together a task and someone there during not so good individuals and people as the general public. force that will underscore the very im- times. SONNY was that kind of true SONNY, perhaps one of the reasons he portant relationship that should exist friend. had this gut instinct, the same way between the Congress and the Repub- SONNY had a unique ability of mixing Ronald Reagan had this gut instinct, lican party and the entertainment in- humor with hard work. But we will re- was that he had not been in politics all dustry, the music industry, the film in- member him for making us laugh even of his life and he had been in contact dustry, the television industry.’’ He during the stressful times. SONNY had a with large numbers of people outside of took a very, very important leadership serious side too: Helping try to stop the political context for a number of role in pursuing that and did, I believe, drug abuse, trying to improve food years. In that, he developed a relation- a spectacular job. safety, trying to rescue the Salton Sea, ship with people and knew them and We have gotten to the point where on and on and on. appreciated them. there is an understanding of how it is Mr. Speaker, he used to joke about So SONNY contributed a lot during that the Republican party, quite frank- my ‘‘Southern accent.’’ But I know his short time period here. He contrib- ly, really does embody many of those now everyone, including SONNY, can uted a great deal to the spirit of this shared goals: An opposition to censor- understand me clearly when I say that, body, and we will miss him. And, as has ship and dealing with intellectual prop- ‘‘We all miss you, SONNY.’’ been expressed here today, I will per- erty violations, finding new markets Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- sonally miss him. SONNY was a man I for exports coming from the entertain- er, I yield such time as he may con- respected deeply because he just knew ment industry in California. So there sume to the gentleman from California people. He understood people. He un- are a lot of very important things that (Mr. ROHRABACHER). derstood the situations, and he was have been to this point unheralded that Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I trying to do what he could for his SONNY was intimately involved in. thank the gentleman from California country. What more can people ask b 1400 (Mr. LEWIS) and the gentleman from than that? California (Mr. BROWN) for leading this So, with that, I believe in God and I I think that one of my colleagues discussion and this tribute to SONNY believe in the hereafter and I believe probably said it best in a statement BONO. SONNY, just like as has been expressed that I read in the paper when he said, Obviously, the House lost a star over today, he is with us today and his spir- many people run for Congress and come the break; and I am not referring to it will be in this hall today with those to Washington acting like they are SONNY BONO being the star of the enter- people who serve in Congress. very smart, and they are really not too tainment industry. He was a star Mr. Speaker, he shines brightly now, bright. Well, SONNY BONO ran for Con- around here. A star is, what, something a star in the heavens overlooking the gress with this image of being less than in the sky that shines brightly; and work that this body does to try to intelligent, and it was obvious from his SONNY always shined brightly. make this a better country to serve our work and his life that he was an ex- His eyes sparkled, and he had a smile people in the best way we can. traordinarily bright person. that was an uplifting smile. Whenever Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- Mr. Speaker, I will miss him greatly one felt down or was engaged in a con- er, I yield such time as he may con- and join in sending condolences, as we troversy or got a little bit too involved sume to the gentleman from California all have time and time again, officially and was a little bit captured by the (Mr. DREIER). here from the floor of the Congress to moment and did not see the big pic- Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I would all the members of SONNY BONO’s fam- ture, SONNY would always bring us like to join in expressing appreciation ily. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H13 Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- was a heavyweight legislator, make no making just plain sense, for I do be- er, I yield such time as he may con- mistake about it. We are going to miss lieve that your presence in this body sume to the gentleman from California him dearly in this body. and your membership on the House (Mr. PACKARD), from beautiful down- I truly pray for his family that they Committee on the Judiciary, which town San Diego and other territory in will recognize the great service that he was extremely unique as a nonlawyer, California. has rendered both to the people of added to the processes of government, (Mr. PACKARD asked and was given America through the entertainment in- reaffirmed the Constitution of the permission to revise and extend his re- dustry, to the people of Palm Springs United States and as well reaffirmed marks.) in his service there, to the people of your place in history. Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I con- America in his service here in the God bless SONNY BONO and his family, sider it a real privilege to get up on the House of Representatives. He has truly and God bless America. floor and speak of my friend SONNY made his mark in the world. We want Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speak- BONO. SONNY really became a heavy- to thank SONNY BONO. er, I know of no other requests for time weight in everything he did. I think he The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. on my side, but I know that there are started out perceived as a lightweight LAHOOD). The gentleman from Califor- on the other side. I yield the balance of in most everything he did, but before it nia (Mr. BROWN) has 171⁄2 minutes re- my time to the gentleman from Cali- was done, he rose to the point where he maining, and the gentleman from Cali- fornia (Mr. LEWIS). really became an influence, a signifi- fornia (Mr. LEWIS) has 1⁄2 minute re- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- cant influence, in everything he did. maining. er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman In the entertainment industry he Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speak- from Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS). started out conceived as a lightweight er, I yield such time as she may con- Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I and one that would never make an im- sume to the gentlewoman from Texas thank the gentleman for yielding me pact, and few people in the entertain- (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). the time. ment industry have made a greater im- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Mr. Speaker I rise today to add my pact than SONNY BONO has. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from voice to the chorus of voices singing Then he went to the city of Palm California for yielding me this time. the praises of our colleague SONNY Springs, was elected mayor. I served as I appreciate that we as colleagues BONO. I am not sure there is anything a mayor. I know the impact that a recognize that SONNY BONO belonged to I can say that has not already been mayor has on a community, and SONNY America. SONNY BONO was known to me spoken. It was with deep sadness that I BONO, I am sure, was perceived ini- as a fellow colleague on the House learned of SONNY’s death. In life he was tially that it was kind of a fluke that Committee on the Judiciary. He sat on vibrant and witty, always quick to he would be elected. But before he was one side as a Republican, I on the other offer a smile, an amusing story or a done, he made a powerful impact upon side as a Democrat. But my tribute to simple word of encouragement. the quality of life in Palm Springs. It him comes more as a believer in his Many of our colleagues have shared is a better place to live and work than view and the way he carried himself, personal stories about working with it was before SONNY BONO served. that he was an American who came SONNY, but I would like to share some- Then he came to Congress. In the here to serve his constituents and to thing a member of my staff just today Congress of the United States unques- serve this country. told me which illustrates why SONNY tionably he was perceived to be a light- I would remember sometimes he was loved in life and why he will be re- weight when he came, but it did not would add to the very serious delibera- membered in death. take long until we recognized that he tions that all of us would engage in My aide told me of an encounter he carried a powerful wallop and made a with just a slight bit of humor. He had with SONNY in 1995. He was walking powerful influence for good in this in- would always say, I am not a lawyer, between the House office buildings stitution. He made his mark. He has and I hear a lot of lawyers talking in when he encountered SONNY in the been a heavyweight in everything he this room. But whenever he would offer street. When they passed, my staffer has touched. his insight, it brought about clarity gave SONNY a puzzled look. SONNY, re- I admire him. I love him. I appre- and frankness that we all could appre- alizing that my staffer recognized him ciated the work he did. I hope that we ciate. but maybe couldn’t place the name will keep him as a memorable Member He would draw down that pompous- with the face, turned around and said of this body. It is a better place to ness that lawyers may tend to have by hello. serve because of SONNY BONO. just saying to us, make it plain, let ev- I tell this story simply because it is Often our leadership, when things erybody understand it. And once we indicative of SONNY’s engaging person- were the most tense in our Conference stood back from his challenge, we ality. In his long and immensely suc- meetings or in here on the floor of the would say, he is right. What are we cessful career, SONNY never got too big House, they would ask SONNY BONO to doing here other than making sense for to remember those around him. He was take the edge off of things, to pull our the American people. I appreciated at ease with Hollywood stars, politi- delegation together and to bring us that in SONNY BONO, and I thank him. cians, his constituents and, of course, back to reality. And SONNY BONO had I think all of us have got a fuller his wonderful family, and, most impor- an incredible talent of using his wit sense of appreciation of what we call tant, SONNY made those around him and his ability with comedy to really changing careers. Everybody was some- feel at ease. bring us back to reality. And then he thing else when they came to this SONNY visited my district for a Lin- would always wrap up with a very seri- body. In fact, the Founding Fathers coln Day dinner last year and won the ous point that he used his tremendous were always something else. They were hearts of my constituents imme- ability at wit to initiate. farmers and artisans and lawyers and diately. In fact, I had to get him out of I really appreciated that talent in teachers. They came and spent a few town quickly because I was afraid they SONNY BONO. He expressed it and used months here and went back to their would ask him to move to Florida and it several times, sometimes at the re- work. So what was wrong with being challenge me. quest of our leadership. I remember from the music industry and an enter- I think it is important, Mr. Speaker, NEWT GINGRICH himself asked at one tainer? Nothing. not to let stories of SONNY’s generosity time SONNY BONO to take the edge off He brought us a different perspective, and kindheartedness overshadow his of the real tension that existed re- his sense of humor, but his commit- legislative accomplishments. He was a cently in our Conference. What a mas- ment to the ideals of this country. So serious and effective legislator. He was terful job he did of bringing us right I would simply like to say, as a mem- an average guy in a business where we back to where we needed to be and ac- ber of the House Committee on the Ju- often take ourselves too seriously. He complished exactly what we needed to diciary where I got to know him most, worked diligently on behalf of his con- be done. thank you, SONNY BONO, for what you stituents, and he entered the political He was a master at it. But he was a brought to this body. Thank you, arena for the right reasons. I repeat heavyweight in everything he did. He SONNY BONO, for not being a lawyer and that. He entered the political arena for H14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 the right reasons, because he saw the unique ability to use humor to remind us of I first came to know SONNY during problem, in his case, of business shack- who we are and what we should be doing. his first term in the Congress. His led by excessive regulations, and he fig- SONNY's parents wanted him to be a doctor. knowledge of the copyright law, his ured the best way to solve that prob- But he wanted to be in show business, so he dedication to intellectual property lem was to change it himself. He was a went to Hollywood, and took a job that allowed rights and his indignation over the true citizen legislator. him to pursue his dreamÐhe drove a meat pirating of American works by other I would like to close by sharing the truck. What does this have to do with Holly- nations, particularly the People’s Re- impression SONNY has left on me. I am wood and the music business? Nothing, ex- public of China, was one of significant sure that those of you who attended his cept that by taking this job and delivering meat assistance to those of us on our Com- funeral and those who watched on tele- along Sunset Boulevard, SONNY was able to mittee on International Relations as vision were struck not by the profound drop off recordings of his songs at record we wrestled with those issues. sadness of the affair, but by the joy and companies along his route. This was typical of He brought to the Congress his expe- happiness which SONNY brought into SONNY's persistence in pursuing his goalsÐhe rience and insight, which were rare, people’s lives. Mixed with the tears of always believed there was a way, whether it and he will not soon be forgotten. It joy and happy memories of SONNY was seemed obvious or not. And as we all know, was pointed out at the time of his pass- that unforgettable picture. Each time he was rightÐhis records became hits, and he ing that SONNY BONO is one of the few the television camera cut to a shot of ended up entertaining millions of Americans Members of Congress ever to habitually SONNY’s picture with that engaging every week on national television. This kind of attend hearings of other committees, smile, I could not help but laugh and confidence is uniquely AmericanÐSONNY committees he did not serve on, simply think, that is SONNY. It was almost knew that there would be opportunities, and because the subject was of interest to like he was there. And the thing is, that all he needed was talent and determina- him or because he wanted to learn SONNY is here with each and every one tion to succeed. more about the issue. As a former res- of us who had their opportunity to When SONNY left show business, he went taurant owner, SONNY understood and work with him and share a piece of his into the restaurant business, and in the private brought to the Congress an understand- unique perspective on life. sector he learned a lesson that too many peo- ing of the burdens faced by our small So let me wish Mary and their won- ple in Washington, DC have either never business owners. He had told me that derful children, Chesare and Chianna, learned or have forgottenÐthe government most of us in the Congress cannot truly God’s blessings. They may have lost a interferes far too much into the private lives of comprehend the extensive paperwork father, but they have gained a House citizens. As a businessman, SONNY found that and the bureaucratic red tape burden- full of aunts and uncles. I think I speak government thought it could tell him what kind ing those who merely sought to follow on behalf my colleagues by saying we of a sign he could put on his restaurant. the American dream of business owner- Unfortunately, he discovered, it couldÐso will always be willing to help whenever ship. SONNY ran for mayor and made the changes it is needed. As mayor of Palm Springs, Califor- that he thought needed to be made. The peo- SONNY, may you keep them smiling nia, SONNY understood the problems ple who had seen what he could do over- up there. faced by our local governments in whelmingly voted to send him to Congress to Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- small cities. The television interviews give him a chance to make some needed er, I yield such time as he may con- with Palm Springs residents, which changes here as well. sume to the gentleman from California were broadcast in the wake of his pass- SONNY was just getting started when he was (Mr. COX). taken from us, but he had already made a dif- ing, underscored how much appreciated (Mr. COX of California asked and was and loved he was by the residents of his given permission to revise and extend ference. We passed legislation here in the House that he wrote which was designed to home town in California. He brought to his remarks.) protect the voters in my state, legislation that the mayor’s office professionalism, sea- Mr. COX of California. Mr. Speaker, soned with a generous helping of com- my heart, along with the hearts of all would prevent a single judge from overturning the will of the people as expressed through a mon sense. His revitalization of down- of my colleagues, is with SONNY BONO statewide ballot initiative. town Palm Springs with such innova- at this time. I would like to submit my In short, though SONNY BONO was success- tions as a film festival has set a model tribute for the RECORD. I am delighted ful, and though he did serious work, he never which mayors and town supervisors that we are spending this time, and I took himself, or this body, too seriously. He throughout our Nation have sought to am delighted we are having a memorial knew that the important things in life should be emulate. service that we will all attend tomor- enjoying your family, enjoying your work, and b 1415 row for this same purpose. This Cham- chasing whatever dreams you have, whether SONNY will always be remembered in ber will deeply miss SONNY BONO. it's a gold record or a Senate seat. In that, he this body for his enthusiasm and his Mr. Speaker, the world watched and set a good example for us all. mourned as SONNY BONO was laid to rest in Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- vigor. And at a time in Washington Palm Springs a few weeks ago, and many of er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman noted for extreme partisanship, SONNY our colleagues here were among those from New York (Mr. GILMAN). made a point of reaching across the present. It is a rare person whose passing (Mr. GILMAN asked and was given aisle to befriend and to aid all Mem- causes us all to stop and reflect, and I want permission to revise and extend his re- bers of our body. SONNY’s heart was as to take a moment and explain why, to my marks.] big as the outdoors, and he will long be mind, SONNY BONO's life touched so many Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I want to remembered for his ability to bring people. thank the gentlemen from California people together. I think it is because he was uniquely Amer- (Mr. LEWIS) and (Mr. BROWN) for ar- Mr. Speaker, I join in extending my ican. His life was proof of all the things that ranging this opportunity to memorial- deepest condolences to SONNY’s widow, we believe make America special, and like ize our good friend, SONNY BONO. And it Mary, to his children, and to the many Ronald Reagan before him, he did it all with is with a great deal of sadness that I Americans who loved and respected the smile and the kind words that come from join with our colleagues in expressing SONNY BONO. He was a voice we needed. a man who is at peace with himself and who our deepest condolences upon the trag- SONNY will be sorely missed. believes in what he is doing. ic, untimely and premature passing of Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- The more I got to know SONNY, the more re- our colleague from California, SONNY er, I yield such time as he may con- spect I had for him, and the more I counted BONO. sume to the gentleman from Missouri him as a friend. I don't think anyone in the last It is difficult in our society to (Mr. GEPHARDT), the minority leader of 10 years has made me laugh so hard as achieve any phenomenal success in any the House. SONNY, but most importantly, he made all of given field. SONNY was one of the few Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I us laugh at the right times. SONNY knew when people to achieve distinction in four thank the gentleman very much and things had become too serious, when we were different occupations: songwriting, commend him and the gentleman from all becoming swollen with our own importance, show business, managing a restaurant California (Mr. BROWN) for bringing and when instead of anger and recriminations business and, most important, public this special order so that all of us we needed laughter and unity. He had a service. would have an opportunity to speak January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H15 about our fallen colleague, SONNY Rogers of this Congress. He was a man genuity, hard work and determination. BONO. who brought common sense and the re- So his solutions were not always some- I certainly rise first with sympathy minder to all of us that what really thing you would find in the Harvard and condolences for his family. This is matters is what happens to America, Law Review, but really something he a horrible loss to them and we send not what happens to those of us in Con- scratched out when he was working as prayers of understanding, prayers of gress. He reminded all of us that the a restaurateur, a songwriter, a creative comfort for this time of great sorrow in people who are really important are partner in Sonny and Cher. their lives. not people in Washington, D.C. but the He did a lot for his country and a lot We all speak today with a very heavy people out in the rest of America. for his district by bringing that simple heart and great sadness that this would I think that I had the privilege of sense of purpose to this Chamber, a happen. It is always tragic when we knowing SONNY actually before the Chamber that is rich in history and stand here to eulogize a fallen col- other Members of Congress for a lot of sometimes too steeped in tradition to league, but it is much more difficult reasons, not just because I was from recognize that there is a time when we and sad when that colleague is taken California but because myself and all have to just laugh and say we are from us at the pinnacle of their life, be- SONNY BONO ended up being seated to- Americans first, we are not partisan fore their time. gether during freshman orientation, gladiators in a war, but we are Ameri- SONNY BONO brought his wonderful and it was my privilege to learn about cans. And SONNY had that wonderful spirit and sense of humor to all of us a man who had gone through many ability to bring forth that smile and here in the Capitol, here in the House things, who had accomplished many that spirit. of Representatives, and a good sense of things without all the benefits and ad- He worked on, as the gentleman from humor is always bipartisan, and SONNY vantages that many of us here in Con- California (Mr. BRIAN BILBRAY) said, BONO was. He had a good word for ev- gress had. the Salton Sea, and labeling of eryone, Republican, Democrat. He had SONNY BONO was a man who was able produce, and so many other issues that a kind word for everyone. He was to remind us again and again that we affect us, but he was, at the bottom of never, that I could see, in a bad mood. are not what is essential for America, it all, most proud that he was a hus- He was always in a good mood. He was but what we do for the American peo- band and a father, proud of what Chas- never pessimistic. He was always opti- ple is what is absolutely essential. SON- tity was doing in her life now, proud of mistic. He was always very, very opti- NY’S legislative packages were not the two children he was raising with mistic that we could solve our prob- highlighted with great press con- Mary, proud of the work he had done lems. ferences and great activity, but things with his partner and collaborator, He brought another great gift. He like defending the right of the initia- Cher, and I guess proud of the fact that brought the gift of humor. He had the tive of the people’s vote by requiring he got to serve in this great Chamber facility to, no matter how important three judges to review the citizen’s ini- as a Member of the United States the situation, no matter how tense, no tiatives before it is overturned was House. For that bit of opportunity that all matter how much controversy sur- basic, strong, good legislation, not just of us knew him, we thank God for the rounded an issue, he would bring his for California but for all of America. richness that he blessed us with giving wonderful sense of humor that made us SONNY BONO’S position on the Salton us SONNY. We thank the people of Cali- all laugh, made us all stop, and made Sea that the Federal Government and fornia for sending him. And we really us all consider whether or not we real- the State government and local com- thank Mary and his children for shar- ly wanted to be as serious as we were munities should work together to help ing him with us. It takes a lot to be in about a subject. clean up environmental problems was a this body. It takes a lot from our fami- But I want to say that he always strong message that SONNY BONO was lies and our families deserve all the took his office and the issues facing able to send us. credit. Not the Member, but the fam- this country seriously. He always re- Mr. Speaker, SONNY’S death hit many ily, for enduring the sacrifice that it minded the rest of us about one thing; of us very, very personally. Mary Bono takes to serve this country. that as important as the issues are, as and her children had their husband and Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- seriously as we take ourselves, we were father taken away from them at a very er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman critical time in their life, and our basically sent here to address the needs from Indiana (Mr. BUYER). and concerns of a half a million people hearts go out to Mary and the children. Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I wish to in our districts, and there was nothing Congress may think about the fact, and thank the gentlemen from California that SONNY took more seriously than those of us that knew SONNY may say, (Mr. LEWIS) and (Mr. BROWN) for bring- that. He cared about the people he rep- Congress will not be the same without ing this. This is not easy. I think it is resented and he worked in their behalf. SONNY BONO on that front aisle remind- easier for me today than it was for This, of course, is a message that all of ing all of us to be up front. I think some of us when we went to SONNY’S us must remember every day that we what we need to remember is Congress funeral. serve. will never be the same because SONNY SONNY had a unique way about him Fate robbed us of the presence of BONO sat in that first aisle and was so to make every person he met feel as SONNY BONO, but fate will never take up front. though they were his friend, and that away his spirit from the people’s House Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- they were his only friend and that they of Representatives. I commend the gen- er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman were his best friend. He had a unique tlemen. We will all miss SONNY BONO, from Florida (Mr. FOLEY). ability to do that. He did not care who and our hearts and prayers go out to Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, those of us an individual was. And I think that is his family at this time of great sorrow. who gather today gather to celebrate why so many people in America feel as Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- the life of a man who, while small in though when SONNY passed that we all er, how much time is remaining? physical stature, had a giant heart and feel a loss because he had an impact on The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. a remarkable way of putting us all at so many people. Yes, my heart goes out LAHOOD). The gentleman from Califor- ease. to Mary and the children, but to every- nia (Mr. LEWIS) has 6 minutes remain- We were both elected in 1994, and one who feels as though somehow their ing. There is a total of 6 minutes re- having grown up watching Sonny and life has been diminished because of the maining. Cher, he was an instant celebrity to us loss of SONNY BONO. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- and to many Americans. But he was We have also been enriched. I wanted er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman also one who found time in his day to to say here that when I think of my from California (Mr. BILBRAY). help give an idea, an insight, a solution good friend SONNY, his office was right Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in to a problem that many who had grad- next to mine, we sat next to each other recognition of a gentleman who uated from college could not think of for three years on two different com- changed not only many of us person- because it was not in a textbook. mittees, and when I think of SONNY, I ally but who changed this institution SONNY BONO lived a life of having to think of an individual who is good na- overall. SONNY BONO truly was the Will struggle and survive and prosper by in- tured. He had a winning smile and H16 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 charm. He had the power of the twinkle Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- suffer in SONNY BONO’s death and for in his eye. When he got the twinkle in er, I ask unanimous consent, since our many of us he was a good friend. So we his eye, everyone better look out be- time is running out, for an additional lose the personal sense. cause he was going to suck us into his 20 minutes to complete the discussions I must say, of the large number of excitement. He brings out that youth- regarding this resolution. people I have gotten to meet, of all of ful excitement. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there them, SONNY was probably the hardest He was a charming, simple person. He objection to the request of the gen- guy to be unhappy in his presence. had a quiet unassuming way about tleman from California? There was about him a determination him. I think it was because even Hearing no objection, an additional to seek out the most cheerful and the though he recognized his fame, he was 20 minutes is granted to the gentleman most upbeat in any situation. He radi- humble and gracious because he had from California (Mr. LEWIS). ated that, and he shared that, and we lived the peaks and valleys of celebrity Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- benefited from being in his presence. status. So he said basically do not take er, I yield such time as he may con- But we lose as an institution someone yourself too seriously. Remember why sume to the gentleman from Florida who was dedicated to the proposition you are here. SONNY was amused by the (Mr. GIBBONS). that ideological and partisan dif- political fakery that he would see in Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I want ferences were a good thing and part of this institution. So he kept himself to thank the gentleman from Califor- our democracy, but that when personal very simple and he would remind us all nia (Mr. LEWIS) for yielding this time enmity entered into it, it poisoned the the time by doing different things. to me. In addition to the speakers of process. I have to take a moment, if I may, the last hour, I too would like to rise SONNY BONO did more to counter that and share with America that SONNY to pay tribute to our late colleague, tendency inappropriately to personal- served on the Committee on the Judici- SONNY BONO. ize disagreement than anybody. He was ary, and he was not a lawyer and he did When often asked to describe SONNY someone who it was hard to get mad not care for lawyers. I know he once BONO, we here on the floor would fond- at. He was someone who sought out the said the Committee on the Judiciary ly refer to him as the Will Rogers of common humanity that he had with would be a great committee if it did Congress. His humor lightened our others. not have so many lawyers on it. He was lives, those especially of us who were As an analyst, Mr. Speaker, he was the only nonlawyer on the Committee lucky enough to have had the oppor- extraordinary; and he showed that tal- on the Judiciary. tunity to know and to serve with him. ent early on in that wonderful mono- One day the gentleman from Florida His klutzy exterior often masked the logue he performed in 1995 at the Press (BILL MCCOLLUM) had introduced the articulate intellectual interior of a Club Foundation. Because what he did, Youth Predator Act. Some on the com- man who was committed to ending the this was a man who was a first-rate en- mittee were upset about the word scourge of drugs on our country. tertainer. He was a man who under- ‘‘predator,’’ and we debated the word When he saw the rock culture of the stood how you make yourself appealing all day. Now, SONNY was exhausted by 60s turning to the drug culture of the and enjoyable to audiences. In the best lawyers playing their word games and 60s, SONNY BONO said no. He was out- sense of the word, he was a man who debating one word all day, and we were spoken in his opposition to drug use was determined to ingratiate himself going into the night and all of a sudden throughout his career as an entertainer to others, not by giving away principle the rear doors of the Committee on the as well as a public servant. He was a but by being someone who other people Judiciary burst wide open, and here dedicated husband and father who enjoyed being around; and he studied comes a gentleman in carrying in these placed the well-being of his family how you did that in the entertainment stacks of pizzas. SONNY grabs the above all. context. microphone and he asks for the gen- While in Washington, SONNY And what was extraordinary was tleman from Illinois (Chairman HYDE) preached a message that each of this that, within a few weeks, he observed to yield to him and he asks for a recess body would do well to remember: how Members of Congress did that because he has bought pizzas for every- ‘‘Take your job but not yourself very here; and he did some great analytical one. seriously.’’ work looking at the place as a theater, Basically what he was doing was say- Farewell, SONNY. May God bless your a small house today, but sometimes ing just calm down, relax, let us think family. This country will miss you. that happens. He understood this place about who we are and how we serve. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- as a theater, and he understood that And that was one of the great at- er, I yield such time as he may con- important element of it, and with the tributes of our dear friend. He taught sume to the gentleman from Massachu- good humor and with the lack of mal- us all by his words and his actions not setts (Mr. FRANK). ice that drove everything that he did, to take ourselves too seriously and to in my experience, he shared that with b 1430 remember we are here as the public people. That understanding of the le- servants. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. gitimately theatrical effects that im- I think of my dear friend. He had a Speaker, I thank my friend, the gen- pacted our politics was an important heart alive to all of the beauties of na- tleman from California (Mr. LEWIS), thing that he shared. ture. And as soon as he found out that and I know that this is a difficult task I also benefited, as many did, by his I was a Frenchman, because he could for him to undertake. When one orches- expertise of the field of intellectual not understand how ‘‘Buyer’’ could be trates the goodbye to a good friend, it property, where as a song writer he pronounced Buyer, and I explained to is not an easy thing to do; and I appre- knew a great deal and made a very sig- him, he would tickle me sometimes ciate the dignity and the concerns my nificant contribution to the Committee and called me Monsieur de Buyer. So to colleague has shown for all of us in on the Judiciary. Indeed, I believe my good friend I refer to you as a la dealing with this very, very tragic task there were times when he might have mode, which is French, according to that befell him. been a little bit chagrined if people your style, SONNY. Mr. Speaker, we are too much divided knew exactly how serious and thought- GENERAL LEAVE by parties, by ideology. Obviously, di- ful he got when we dealt with some of Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- vision properly pursued is at the heart these very complicated and intellec- er, I ask unanimous consent that all of democracy. That is what we en- tual property subjects; and I am very Members may have 5 legislative days shrine, the right of people to differ. But glad now that just before we adjourned within which to revise and extend their recently in American politics, and he passed in this House and I think remarks on the resolution, H.R. 338, maybe in the politics of other places, they became law two important pieces memorializing SONNY BONO. differences have deepened in ways that of legislation dealing with protection The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there are not necessary and are not healthy. of rights of property owners. objection to the request of the gen- Personal enmity too often has accom- There was controversy over them, tleman from California? panied honest differences on issues; and SONNY weighed in and was critical There was no objection. and, for me, the greatest loss that we in our passing these bills regarding the January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H17

La Machia and La Cienega cases and One of my colleagues mentioned that SONNY was a favorite of my children other contexts people could look up. he will never quite forget that twinkle in particular. I was very grateful to Finally, I just have to return to the in the eye that SONNY always carried SONNY for the time he spent with my personal. SONNY and I and our partners, with him on or off the floor. SONNY also daughter Rachel, whom I lost to cancer his wife Mary and my partner Herb, had this wonderful smile that just ab- last month. Last fall, SONNY took Ra- went to dinner one night at Galileo. It solutely melted anybody who would chel out to lunch and had his picture was an interesting night, Mr. Speaker. even consider challenging him on one taken with her. I will treasure that It was a night we thought we were issue or one problem here or there. photo of the two of them, each taken going to adjourn and all the Democrats We all know of SONNY and Cher. from us too early. When my other kids voted not to adjourn and the Repub- Many did not have the opportunity to learned of SONNY’s death they said they licans double-crossed us by voting also participate in a very small service that were sure that the first person he not to adjourn, Mr. Speaker. They kind took place a couple of evenings before would see in heaven would be Rachel. I of surprised us. the formal funeral service, but there am sure that the two of them are en- So Herb and Mary were kind of wait- Mary and Cher were both present. They joying life in a better place—in the ing for me and SONNY. There was kind are dear friends who together spent company of our Lord. of a lot of confusion that night because those several days nurturing their chil- Again, I want his dear wife and fam- we did not know whether we had ad- dren in this time of pain and sadness. ily to know that they remain in our journed or had not adjourned, and we But the poignancy of their relationship prayers. I would like to close by thank- had to choose between adjournment is a reflection of the quality and ing the Dean of the California delega- and our dinner reservations in Galileo. strength of our friend, SONNY BONO. tion, JERRY LEWIS, for sponsoring this Actually, in the end, I think we man- I must say that we all remember resolution. aged to get both an adjournment and SONNY and Cher by way of perhaps dinner; and the four of us, along with their first hit record, which was enti- Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank my col- the movie director John Waters, had a tled, ‘‘Baby Don’t Go.’’ We all know of league for a few moments in which to pay re- wonderful time. ‘‘I’ve got you, Babe.’’ SONNY has had an spect to our late colleague, SONNY BONO. Herb had that same reaction to being impact upon all of us in many a way SONNY's office is just across the hall from in SONNY’s company that I did. He was throughout his lifetime but certainly mine, and we often walked together to the just a wonderfully good friend. He was during his service in this House. House floor. We both served on the House a man who understood the meaning of I want to express both condolences National Security Committee, and I came to friendship, was dedicated to it and un- but also deep appreciation for some appreciate his open-minded and bipartisan ap- derstood the importance to our democ- others as well, the staffs of SONNY BONO proach to tough problems. I will also miss his racy of injecting some of that spirit in both in California and here in Washing- self-deprecating charm, which he often used here. We will all miss him. ton, especially Brian Nestande, his ad- to disguise his seriousness of purpose. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- ministrative assistant; Beverly Swain In the past two years, Congress has lost er, I very much appreciate the com- and Frank Cohen. four of its sweetest and most decent mem- ments of my colleague the gentleman Further, let me say in conclusion bersÐFrank Tejeda (D-TX), Bill Emerson (R- from Massachusetts (Mr. FRANK). that SONNY has made a difference in MO), Walter Capps (D-CA), and, earlier this I wonder if my colleague, the gen- the House of Representatives in that he month, SONNY BONO. Frank's office was also tleman from California (Mr. BROWN), strove to make certain that we did all on our hallway, immediately next to mine. would like me to yield time for any in our power in spite of our differences closing remarks? from time to time to work together in It's a sad time for Californians. And, I also Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the a nonpartisan way on behalf of the peo- want to extend my condolences to SONNY's gentleman from California (Mr. ple of this country. wife, Mary, his children, and the members of BROWN). To quote and join one of my col- his staff. (Mr. BROWN of California asked and leagues, the gentlewoman from Califor- SONNY, we'll miss you, babe. was given permission to revise and ex- nia (Ms. HARMAN), let us all say we are Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, the news of tend his remarks.) going to miss you, babe. SONNY's untimely passing was greatly upset- Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speak- Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ting to me. SONNY was an upstanding leader er, just one anecdote that I recalled join my colleagues to support this reso- in his community, a good family man, and a after I sat down about SONNY. That is, lution honoring our late colleague, solid legislator. He served his constituents in amongst many times that I met with SONNY BONO, who was taken from us so southern California well and brought a certain SONNY, there was one occasion when he tragically. My prayers and condolences spirit and vitality to all that he did in Congress did not show up; and that was most un- go out to his wife and family. that will not soon be replaced. This is truly a usual. I had difficulty understanding I was fortunate to get to know SONNY great loss. why until an explanation was offered. during his distinguished service here. I, As a dedicated public servant, SONNY used This particular meeting, which I like many of my Republican col- both wit and wisdom to serve the interests of think involved a visit from the Sec- leagues, took advantage of his popu- his constituents. Although he may best be re- retary of the Interior to SONNY’s dis- larity and hosted him for an event with membered for his success as an entertainer, trict and to the Salton Sea, came at a the Lake County Republicans in my SONNY quickly earned the reputation in Con- time when he had already scheduled district. SONNY’s speech was better at- gress as a highly skilled and intelligent legisla- some other activities with his children; tended than when I invited different tor. As an instrumental member of the Salton and he missed this very important members of our Republican leadership. Sea Task Force, he has used his insight and high-level meeting because he placed His witty storytelling brought down his intelligence to make great strides toward his previous commitments to his chil- the house. I laughed so hard I had tears returning life to the Salton Sea south of Palm dren above anything else. I think that in my eyes. SONNY was scheduled to re- Springs. In addition, his deep concern for the speaks a lot to the nature of the man turn next month to my district, and he direction of our nation led him to become a and where his priorities really were. will be missed. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- His self-deprecating humor belied a top fundraiser for the Republican Party and a er, let me express my appreciation to sharp intellect. It was not an intellect leading advocate for a drug-free America. the gentleman from California (Mr. bred of school and books—it was an in- Mr. Speaker, SONNY was a man of sub- BROWN) for his participating in this tellect borne of the school of hard stance with both passion and abilities not to very important session today; and I knocks. Despite his lack of formal edu- be underestimated. I am fortunate to have would join him in extending apprecia- cation, he succeeded in his every en- worked closely with SONNY on several occa- tion to the Speaker, as well as the mi- deavor—songwriter, singer, mayor, sions and will hold dear to me memories of his nority and the gentleman from Mis- Member of Congress. Although he faced character, sense of humor and deep desire to souri (Mr. GEPHARDT) for their giving many obstacles, his quiet determina- get things done. My heart goes out to Mary us time tomorrow, for we will have a tion overcame them. For all of these and his family. He will be truly missed. memorial service for SONNY BONO at 10 unusual achievements, he earned the Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- in the Hall of Statutes, a very unusual respect and admiration of his col- er, I yield back the remainder of my opportunity for the House. leagues on both sides of the aisle. time. H18 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998

The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. zona, Mrs. KELLY, New York, Mr. a man of enormous vigor, great cour- LAHOOD). Without objection, the pre- LATHAM, Iowa, Mrs. MYRICK, North age, enormous energy, who maintained vious question is ordered. Carolina, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Washing- a real sense of responsibility to the There was no objection. ton, Mr. NEY, Ohio, Mr. TIAHRT, Kan- people he served and also a sense of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sas, Mr. WELLER, Illinois, Mr. KUCINICH, outrage about wrongdoing. He served question is on the resolution. Ohio, and Mr. THUNE, South Dakota. in the House from 1953 to 1978; and I The resolution was agreed to. f had, with the exception of 2 of those A motion to reconsider was laid on years, the privilege of sitting next to TRIBUTE TO THE LATE the table. him on the Committee on Commerce, HONORABLE JOHN MOSS f where he was a chairman of the Sub- (Mr. DINGELL asked and was given committee on Oversight and Investiga- ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINT- permission to address the House for 1 MENT OF MEMBERS TO ATTEND tions and where he was also the chair- minute and to revise and extend his re- man of other subcommittees with im- THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE marks.) HONORABLE SONNY BONO portant responsibilities. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I have He has left us a great heritage, pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the sad duty to make an announcement tection of consumers, not the least of ant to the provisions of section 3 of to the House jointly with my dear which by the Consumer Product Safety House Resolution 311, 105th Congress, friend and colleague, the gentleman Act. He also was one who believed in from California (Mr. BROWN). It is our the Speaker on Friday, January 9, 1998, open government; and he was the au- sad duty to announce the death of our did appoint the following Members to thor of the Freedom of Information former colleague and dear friend, the attend the funeral of the late Honor- Act, which he led the fight to see en- Honorable John Moss from California. able SONNY BONO. acted. He also was the author of the Without objection, these names will Mr. Speaker, I now yield to my dear friend, the gentleman from California Federal Trade Commission Improve- appear at this point in the RECORD. ments Act and scores of other pieces of There was no objection. (Mr. BROWN); and then we will have fur- ther comments at a time later. legislation of importance to the people The list referred to is as follows: of this country. Mr. DELLUMS, California, Mr. GING- Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speak- er, I thank the gentleman for yielding; His action with regard to the Free- RICH, Georgia, Mr. ARMEY, Texas, Mr. dom of Information Act was something BROWN, California, Mr. STARK, Califor- and I, too, wish to participate in this notification to the House of the death which led to open government in which nia, Mr. MILLER, California, Mr. WAX- people could have reason to trust not MAN, California, Mr. DIXON, California, of John Moss. John was a dear friend, a man who only their government but that their Mr. FAZIO, California, Mr. LEWIS, Cali- reflected the best in California and interests were fully and properly con- fornia, Mr. MATSUI, California, Mr. whom I felt some rather deep bonds sidered and cared for. THOMAS, California, Mr. DREIER, Cali- with because of certain similarities in His wife Jean and he had a great ro- fornia, Mr. HUNTER, California, Mr. our careers. I think we both came to mance, and they greatly loved each LANTOS, California, Mr. MARTINEZ, Congress with the reputation of being other and had a long and happy life to- California, Mr. BERMAN, California, Mr. somewhat of a maverick, and we felt gether. PACKARD, California, Mr. TORRES, Cali- the consequences of that for a while. John, as I mentioned, served from fornia, Mr. GALLEGLY, California, Mr. John was a man of deep commitment 1953 to 1978. He died on December 5, HERGER, California, Ms. PELOSI, Cali- to his principles and deep loyalty to 1997. He was a great American, a real fornia, Mr. COX, California, Mr. ROHR- the concerns of his constituents in his patriot, a distinguished Member of this ABACHER, California, Mr. CONDIT, Cali- State. He came here 10 years before I body, a great public servant, and a man fornia, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, California, did, but after I arrived we found we had whom we will all miss. He was also a Mr. DOOLEY, California, Mr. DOOLITTLE, a similarity of interests. man whose contributions to the well- California, Ms. WATERS, California, Mr. I remember in particular that when being of this country and to the dig- BECERRA, California, Mr. CALVERT, he decided to give up his place on the nity and to the effectiveness of this in- California, Ms. ESHOO, California, Mr. Joint Committee on Atomic Energy he stitution were great indeed. FILNER, California, Ms. HARMAN, Cali- insisted that the leadership appoint me b 1445 fornia, Mr. HORN, California, Mr. KIM, in his place, and he was sufficiently ad- California, Mr. MCKEON, California, Mr. amant that he refused to resign from We will miss him, we will pray for his POMBO, California, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- the committee until he had received soul, and we extend our condolences LARD, California, and Mr. ROYCE, Cali- the assurances that that would take and sorrow to his dear wife Jean and to fornia. place. his daughters Jennifer and Allison. Ms. WOOLSEY, California, Mr. FARR, Of course, the committee was abol- f California, Mr. RIGGS, California, Mr. ished shortly after that, so the results COMMUNICATION FROM THE BILBRAY, California, Ms. LOFGREN, were not all that earth shaking. But I CLERK OF THE HOUSE California, Mr. RADANOVICH, California, remember John’s commitment which Mr. CAMPBELL, California, Ms. he had made to me that he would make The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- MILLENDER-MCDONALD, California, Mr. sure that I did replace him, and he kept fore the House the following commu- ROGAN, California, Mr. SHERMAN, Cali- that commitment. nication from the Clerk of the House of fornia, Ms. SANCHEZ, California, Mrs. He was a great man, and I thank the Representatives: TAUSCHER, California, Mr. HYDE, Illi- distinguished gentleman from Michi- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, nois, Mr. LIVINGSTON, Louisiana, Mr. gan (Mr. DINGELL) for allowing me to Washington, DC, November 21, 1997. SHAW, Florida, Mr. SAXTON, New Jer- participate in recognizing that. Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, sey, Mr. COBLE, North Carolina, Mr. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, reclaim- The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. WELDON, Pennsylvania, Mr. MCNULTY, ing my time, I thank my good friend, Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permis- New York, Mr. PAXON, New York, Mr. the gentleman from California (Mr. sion granted in Clause 5 of Rule III of the WALSH, New York, Mr. BARTLETT, BROWN), the dean from the California Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I Maryland, Mr. BUYER, Indiana, Mr. Democratic Delegation; and I want to have the honor to transmit correspondence DICKEY, Arkansas, Mr. KING, New York, express my personal sorrow and grief received from the White House on November Mr. LINDER, Georgia, Mr. MCINNIS, Col- at this event and also to extend the 20, 1997 at 6:50 p.m. and said to contain a let- orado, Mr. QUINN, New York, Mr. commiserations and condolences of ter from the President dated 11/20/97 regard- SMITH, Michigan, Mr. BARR, Georgia, myself and my wife, Deborah, to John’s ing the Line Item Veto Act and ‘‘Agri- culture, Rural Development, Food an Drug Mr. CHAMBLISS, Georgia, Mrs. wonderful widow Jean and to his Administration and Related Agencies Appro- CHENOWETH, Idaho, Mrs. CUBIN, Wyo- daughters, Jennifer and Alison, and to priations Act, 1998’’. ming, Mr. EHRLICH, Maryland, Mr. his four grandchildren. With warm regards, FOLEY, Florida, Mr. FOX, Pennsylvania, As mentioned by the gentleman from ROBIN H. CARLE, Mr. GANSKE, Iowa, Mr. HAYWORTH, Ari- California (Mr. BROWN), John Moss was Clerk. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H19 CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR the Congressional Budget and Im- tained in the ‘‘Departments of Commerce, AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY poundment Control Act of 1974, re- Justice, and State, and Related Agencies Ap- BUDGET AUTHORITY ON H.R. ferred to the Committee on Appropria- propriations Act, 1998’’ (H.R. 2267). I have de- 2160, AGRICULTURE, RURAL DE- tions and the Committee on the Budget termined that the cancellation of this amount will reduce the Federal budget defi- VELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG and ordered to be printed: cit, will not impair any essential Govern- ADMINISTRATION AND RELATED THE WHITE HOUSE, ment functions, and will not harm the na- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS Washington, November 20, 1997. tional interest. This letter, together with its ACT, 1998 The Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, attachment, constitutes a special message Speaker of the House of Representatives, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- under section 1022 of the Congressional Budg- Washington, DC. et and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, as fore the House the following message DEAR MR. SPEAKER: In accordance with the amended. from the President of the United Line Item Veto Act, I hereby cancel the dol- Sincerely, lar amounts of discretionary budget author- States; which was read and, together WILLIAM J. CLINTON. with the accompanying papers, without ity, as specified in the attached reports, con- tained in the ‘‘Department of the Interior objection, pursuant to section 1025(a) of f and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, the Congressional Budget and Im- 1998’’ (H.R. 2107). I have determined that the poundment Control Act of 1974, re- cancellation of these amounts will reduce COMMUNICATION FROM THE ferred to the Committee on Appropria- the Federal budget deficit, will not impair DEMOCRATIC LEADER tions and the Committee on the Budget any essential Government functions, and and ordered to be printed: will not harm the national interest. This let- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- THE WHITE HOUSE, ter, together with its attachments, con- fore the House the following commu- Washington, DC, November 20, 1997. stitutes a special message under section 1022 nication from the Democratic Leader: The Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, of the Congressional Budget and Impound- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Speaker of the House of Representatives, ment Control Act of 1974, as amended. Washington, DC, January 16, 1998. Washington, DC. Sincerely, Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: In accordance with the WILLIAM J. CLINTON. Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, Line Item Veto Act, I hereby cancel the dol- f Washington, DC. lar amounts of discretionary budget author- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to Section ity, as specified in the attached reports, con- COMMUNICATION FROM THE 8131, Public Law 105–56, I hereby appoint the tained in the ‘‘Agriculture, Rural Develop- CLERK OF THE HOUSE following individual to the independent ment, Food and Drug Administration, and The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- panel to evaluate the adequacy of current Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998’’ fore the House the following commu- planning for United States long-range air (H.R. 2160). I have determined that the can- power: Mr. Walter E. Morrow, Jr., Massachu- cellation of these amounts will reduce the nication from the Clerk of the House of setts. Federal budget deficit, will not impair any Representatives: Yours very truly, essential Government functions, and will not HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RICHARD A. GEPHARDT. harm the national interest. This letter, to- Washington, DC, December 2, 1997. gether with its attachments, constitutes a Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, f special message under section 1022 of the The Speaker, House of Representatives, Wash- Congressional Budget and Impoundment ington, DC. Control Act of 1974, as amended. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- ANNOUNCEMENT OF Sincerely, mission granted in Clause 5 of Rule III of the NOTIFICIATIONS UNDER RULE L WILLIAM J. CLINTON. Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- f have the honor to transmit correspondence received from the White House on December fore the House the following notifica- COMMUNICATION FROM THE 2, 1997 at 1:05 p.m. and said to contain a let- tions under rule L: CLERK OF THE HOUSE ter from the President dated 12/2/97 regarding The Clerk read as follows: the Line Item Veto Act (H.R. 2267, Com- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- merce, Justice, State Appropriations, FY fore the House the following commu- Washington, DC, November 14, 1997. 1998). Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, nication from the Clerk of the House of With warm regards, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, Representatives: ROBIN H. CARLE, Washington, DC. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Clerk. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- Washington, DC, November 21, 1997. f tify you pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules The Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, of the House that I have been served with a The Speaker, CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR subpoena issued by the Superior Court, House of Representatives, AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY County of Los Angeles, State of California. Washington, DC. BUDGET AUTHORITY ON H.R. After consultation with the General Coun- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- 2267, DEPARTMENTS OF COM- sel, I have determined that compliance is mission granted in Clause 5 of Rule III of the MERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, consistent with the privileges and rights of Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED the House. have the honor to transmit correspondence Sincerely, received from the White House on November AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 WILLIAM H. GRADY, 20, 1997 at 6:50 p.m. and said to contain a let- Administrative Assistant to ter from the President dated 11/20/97 regard- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Congressman George E. Brown, Jr. ing the Line Item Veto Act (H.R. 2107, the In- fore the House the following message terior Appropriations, FY 1998). HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, With warm regards, from the President of the United Washington, DC, November 14, 1997. ROBIN H. CARLE, States; which was read and, together Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, Clerk. with the accompanying papers, without objection, pursuant to section 1025(a) of Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, f DC. the Congressional Budget and Im- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- CANCELLATION OF DOLLAR poundment Control Act of 1974, re- AMOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY tify you pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules ferred to the Committee on Appropria- of the House that I have been served with a BUDGET AUTHORITY ON H.R. tions and the Committee on the Budget subpoena issued by the United States Dis- 2107, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTE- and ordered to be printed: trict Court for District of Columbia. RIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES THE WHITE HOUSE, After consultation with the General Coun- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 Washington, DC, December 2, 1997. sel, I have determined that compliance with The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, the subpoena relates to my official duties, fore the House the following message Speaker of the House of Representatives, Wash- and that partial compliance with the sub- ington, DC. poena is consistent with the privileges and from the President of the United DEAR MR. SPEAKER: In accordance with the precedents of the House. States; which was read and, together Line Item Veto Act, I hereby cancel the dol- Sincerely, with the accompanying papers, without lar amount of discretionary budget author- BILL LIVINGOOD, objection, pursuant to section 1025(a) of ity, as specified in the attached report, con- Sergeant at Arms. H20 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Due to the large attendance which is prevent common-sense health care re- Washington, DC, December 10, 1997. anticipated, the Chair feels that the form. Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, rule regarding the privilege of the floor f Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, must be strictly adhered to. DC. BOMBING IRAQ WOULD BE THE Children of Members will not be per- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you RESULT OF FLAWED FOREIGN mitted on the floor, and the coopera- pursuant to Rule L (50) of the House that I POLICY have been served with a subpoena duces tion of all Members is requested. tecum issued by the Chancery Court of For- f (Mr. PAUL asked and was given per- rest County, Mississippi, in the case of mission to address the House for 1 Michelle Anderson v. Kade Paul Anderson, RENAMING WASHINGTON minute and to revise and extend his re- Case No. 94–0711–GN–D. NATIONAL AIRPORT marks.) After consultation with the Office of Gen- (Mr. KINGSTON asked and was given Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, it appears eral Counsel, I have determined that the sub- permission to address the House for 1 the administration is about to bomb poena relates to my official duties, and that Iraq. The stated reason is to force UN compliance with the subpoena is consistent minute and to revise and extend his re- marks.) inspections of every inch of Iraqi terri- with the privileges and precedents of the tory to rule out the existence of any House. Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, last in Sincerely yours, the hearts of the New York Times and weapons of mass destruction. The BEAU GEX, the Washington Post, first in the President’s personal problems may in- District Director for the hearts of his countrymen, that perhaps fluence this decision, but a flawed for- Honorable Gene Taylor. is the most fitting description of Ron- eign policy is behind this effort. Why is Iraq a greater threat to U.S. ald Reagan. He came into office after a OUSE OF EPRESENTATIVES security than China, North Korea, Rus- H R , difficult decade, with humiliation in Washington, DC, January 6, 1998. sia or Iran? They all have weapons of Iran and economic tough times at Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, mass destruction. This makes no sense. Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Wash- home. The Soviet Union was expanding There was a time in our history that ington, DC. into Afghanistan and into our very own bombing foreign countries was consid- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- backyard. Inflation was soaring, unem- ered an act of war, done only with a tify you, pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules ployment was up, and also that irre- declaration by this Congress. Today, of the House of Representatives, that my of- pressible American confidence was fice was served with a subpoena (for docu- tragically, it is done at the whim of shaken. Presidents and at the urging of con- ments) issued by the McLean County, Illi- But not Ronald Reagan’s confidence. nois Circuit Court in the case of Lack v. gressional leaders without a vote, ex- Crain, No. 97 L 155, and directed to the He had the courage to stand up and cept maybe by the UN Security Coun- ‘‘Keeper of Employment Records’’. speak out for what was right. He had cil. After consultation with the Office of Gen- the courage to face the Soviet bear But the President is getting little eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- right in the eye and say, back off. support and a lot of resistance from ance with the subpoena is consistent with Now that the Soviet Union is, as we our allies for this aggressive action. the precedents and privileges of the House. know it, dead and over with, Ronald Sadly, our policy in the Middle East Sincerely, Reagan’s legacy must stand proud and has served to strengthen the hand of LANE EVANS, tall. A fitting monument to him would Hussein, unify the Islamic Fundamen- Member of Congress. be naming the National Airport after talists and expose American citizens to OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRA- him so that when people come to our terrorist attacks. Hussein is now anx- TIVE OFFICER, U.S. HOUSE OF REP- Nation’s capital, they can honor one of ious for the bombs to hit to further stir RESENTATIVES, America’s greatest Presidents. the hatred and blame toward America Washington, DC, January 13, 1998. f for all the approximate he has inflicted Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, on his people. Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Wash- NEW HEALTH CARE INITIATIVES f ington, DC. (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given DEMOCRATS UNITED ON BOLD DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- permission to address the House for 1 tify you, pursuant to Rule L (50) of the Rules AGENDA minute and to revise and extend his re- of the House of Representatives, that I have marks.) (Ms. DELAURO asked and was given been served with a subpoena duces tecum permission to address the House for 1 issued by the Superior Court for the District Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, as a re- of Columbia in the case of Williams v. Psy- sult of democratic leadership, Congress minute and to revise and extend her re- chiatric Institute of Washington. passed the Kennedy–Kassebaum bill in marks.) After consultation with the Office of Gen- 1996, which extended health care insur- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, for the eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- ance portability to millions of Ameri- first time since 1969, the President of ance with the subpoena is not consistent cans and further limited preexisting the United States will come into this with the precedents and privileges of the condition exclusions. Last year the chamber tonight and present the Amer- House and, therefore, that the subpoena ican people with a balanced budget. Democrats successfully fought to pass should be resisted. Having accomplished that historic Sincerely, legislation that will provide health goal, Democrats are not content to rest LISBETH M. MCBRIDE. care benefits to over 5 million children, on our laurels. We are moving ahead, f and both of these bills were enacted united behind the President’s bold into law despite strong initial opposi- agenda for 1998, proposals that will ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER tion from the Republican leadership. PRO TEMPORE help middle-class families face the Now, under the President’s leader- challenges they face in their daily The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ship, Democrats are now poised to fight lives. Chair desires to make an announce- for two new health care initiatives. In the coming months, Democrats ment. The first proposal would enable those will fight for health care coverage, for After consultation with the majority aged 55 to 65 to buy into the Medicare people who may lose their jobs toward and minority leaders, and with their program under certain conditions. The retirement age; work to ensure high- consent and approval, the Chair an- second initiative would provide for quality health care through reforming nounces that tonight when the two managed care reform or basic con- managed care; fight for affordable, ac- houses meet in joint session to hear an sumer protections for individuals in cessible quality child care for Ameri- address by the President of the United HMOs. Already Republican leaders are ca’s working families; help more Amer- States, only the doors immediately op- voicing opposition to these proposals. icans achieve a secure and comfortable posite the Speaker and those on his left Again, Mr. Speaker, Democrats are retirement; help to raise the minimum and right will be opened. fighting for the average American fam- wage. No one will be allowed on the floor of ily. Meanwhile, Republicans are Democrats are united in these goals the House who does not have the privi- teaming up with special interest and in this bold agenda for the coming lege of the floor of the House. groups in a million-dollar campaign to year. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H21 SUPPORT H.R. 2625, RENAMING Let us hire more teachers, improve our ought to remember that. Bill Clinton is WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT classrooms, let us improve in edu- my friend, my President. He has been a (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given cation. good President. I stand by him. Let us permission to address the House for 1 f not rush to judgment. I am going to be listening to him tonight and I know he minute and to revise and extend his re- HARDWORKING AMERICANS ARE is going to have a brilliant State of the marks.) BALANCING THE BUDGET Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, in Amer- Union with bold initiatives that are (Mr. NEUMANN asked and was given ican history, extraordinary times seem good for this country. permission to address the House for 1 to call forth extraordinary individuals, f minute.) great leaders who have given inspira- Mr. NEUMANN. Mr. Speaker, it has IT IS TIME TO RAISE THE tion and hope during difficult times started already. We are back here less MINIMUM WAGE and moments of crisis. than 6 hours and I am already hearing (Mr. BONIOR asked and was given FDR led this country through a ter- the demagoguing begin: The Democrats permission to address the House for 1 rible Depression and an even more ter- have balanced the budget. The Amer- minute.) rible world war. JFK inspired a Nation ican people know better, and I am Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, our econ- during the height of the Cold War and going to shock my Republican col- omy is the strongest that it has been in led America into space, a journey leagues right now. It is not the Demo- several decades. Wall Street is having which culminated in putting a man on crats that have balanced the budget or one of the best years ever. The New the moon in 1969. And Ronald Reagan the Republicans that have balanced the York Times reported recently that challenged the conventional wisdom, budget; it is hardworking American more than 1,000 people on Wall Street both at home and abroad, rejecting the citizens that have taken the invest- got bonuses over $1 million. So it is failed economic policies of the past and ment opportunities, invested their time for working families to share in embracing a foreign policy based on money and saved, gone to work every this great prosperity. strengths and a resolute belief in the day and worked hard. That is what has That is why Senator KENNEDY and I rightness of American democratic val- kept our economy strong and it is be- today are introducing legislations in ues. cause the economy is strong that we the respective bodies of raising the Grateful Americans have a proud na- are reaching a balanced budget. minimum wage to $6.65 an hour to help tional tradition of honoring their he- I do think it is important to state, restore some of the buying power of the roes, and grateful Americans from though, for the first time since 1969– minimum wage earners that have been across the country have urged Congress 1970, for the 12 months running between lost over the last 30 years. Raising the to honor that great American hero December 1, 1996 and November 30, 1997, minimum wage will help 12 million Ronald Reagan. for the first time in nearly 30 years, workers in this country, many of them, I urge my colleagues to join me in the United States Government did not 66 percent, adults, and many of those support of H.R. 2625, a bill to redesig- spend more than they had in their mothers with children. A mother with nate Washington National Airport as checkbook. 2 children earns $10,700 a year. She Ronald Reagan National Airport. It is Where the credit goes is somewhat ir- chose work over welfare and yet she is time to honor those who have done so relevant. What is important is for the $2,600 below the poverty line. That is a much to make America great. first time in 30 years, we are doing the disgrace. We need to get on and raise f right thing for the future of this great the minimum wage. It is indeed about b 1500 Nation that we live in. creating opportunity, it is about re- EDUCATION INITIATIVES f warding work, about fairness, about dignity. Let us raise the minimum STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS (Mr. WYNN asked and was given per- wage. WILL BOAST BOLD INITIATIVES mission to address the House for 1 f minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given marks.) permission to address the House for 1 INITIATIVES FOR THE 21ST Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, welcome minute and to revise and extend his re- CENTURY back. I would like to talk today about marks.) (Ms. KILPATRICK asked and was education. Tonight in the State of the Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, the feeding given permission to address the House Union the President is poised to talk frenzy and the rush to judgment that for 1 minute and to revise and extend about investing in education for the we have heard in the media during the her remarks.) 21st century. I think he is right. past week involving the President is Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, Today, almost 60 percent of Amer- something I think that really is shame- today we mark the first day of the sec- ican citizens believe that the Federal ful. The media is saying that no Demo- ond year of our 105th Congress. Government is not investing enough in crats are sticking with the President. I stand here today to support the public education. Some would have us This is one Democratic Congressman President and our Democratic Caucus believe that the Federal Government is who is proud to stick with the Presi- and legislature as we continue our pro- trying to take over education. That is dent of the United States. He has been gram of investing in American citizens, not true. a good President. He has had many ini- increasing and investing in education. I The facts are these: About one-third tiatives, and I want to listen to some of hope we will hear tonight that the of the Nation’s schools need extensive those initiatives tonight. President is soundly behind legislation repairs. According to the GAO, 46 per- When he talks about expanding Medi- and dollars that will make all Amer- cent of our schools lack electrical wir- care, I am with him. When he talks ican schools modern and bring them up ing necessary for computers and tele- about expanding child care, I am with to the 21st century: Smaller class sizes, communications technology. Fifty-five him. When he talks about using the as well as investing in our inner cities, percent of our schools lack phone lines surplus to shore up Social Security, I expanding community investment for modems necessary to connect to am with him. When he talks about banks in the inner cities, expanding af- the Internet. If we are to truly move 100,000 new teachers, I am with him. fordable housing, expanding and pro- into the 21st century, we need to invest There are safeguards in this country, tecting the environment. in education, and I think the President there are constitutional protections. We have been a strong caucus here in is on the right track. One of them is one is innocent until the Democratic Caucus in this 105th He is also calling for investment in proven guilty. The President of the Congress. I have pledged to work with 100,000 new teachers. I think that is United States deserves those same my colleagues tirelessly to protect So- correct also. Right now in this country kinds of protections that you and I cial Security, to protect quality edu- we have over 69,000 provisional would want for ourselves. cation, and to make certain that the uncertified teachers working in our The Bible says, let he who is without children of America are educated and schools. We have crowded classrooms. sin cast the first stone. I think we ready for the 21st century. H22 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 TRIBUTE TO EDNA KELLY The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. did was to put himself into these pro- (Mr. TOWNS asked and was given LAHOOD). Is there objection to the re- grams, to train these young people, permission to address the House for 1 quest of the gentleman from Massachu- take them off the street, to be sure minute and to revise and extend his re- setts? that they learned many things that marks.) There was no objection. would improve their quality of life. It Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise f is such a time now that we grieve the death of William ‘‘Billy’’ Rolle, be- today to announce to my colleagues WISE INVESTMENTS IN AMERICA the sad news of the passing of one of cause he died an untimely death. But our illustrious former New York col- (Mr. DOGGETT asked and was given Mr. Speaker, Billy Rolle shall always leagues, Edna F. Kelly, who served in permission to address the House for 1 be remembered as a man in Dade Coun- this body from 1949 to 1968. Representa- minute.) ty who did a lot for many, many peo- tive Kelly died at her residence in Al- Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, Ameri- ple, but most of all, he gave of service exandria, Virginia at the age of 91 on cans are focused on the President right and invested in human lives, and for December 14 of last year. Throughout now, but it is important that they that, we shall always remember Wil- her 19-year career in the House, Rep- focus as well on the agenda that he will liam ‘‘Billy’’ Rolle, Frankie Rolle, his resentative Kelly was recognized for be outlining here this evening. lovely wife of 46 years, his daughter her expertise in foreign affairs, serving As we finally resolve the budget defi- Melanie, his son, little Billy, and the as the chair of the Subcommittee on cit, it is time to direct our attention other children throughout Dade Coun- Europe and retiring from Congress as and our energy to other deficits that ty that William ‘‘Billy’’ Rolle helped. the third ranking member of the House exist in this land: Deficits in child f Committee on Foreign Affairs. care, deficits in our schools, deficits in During her tenure, Edna Kelly was health care and in our transportation ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER responsible for measures that settled system. Too many Americans approach PRO TEMPORE displaced people after World War II and the age of their 50s or 60s without the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The refugees for Russia and Eastern Eu- security of health insurance. They risk Chair will recognize Members for Spe- rope. She also helped to create the losing all that they have worked for cial Orders until 5:30 p.m., at which United States Arms Control and Disar- with a health care emergency. They time the Chair will declare the House mament Agency. get downsized and down and out when in recess. Edna Kelly was truly a legislative it comes to health insurance and pro- f pioneer. To pay tribute to her achieve- tection against a health care emer- ments, I have requested time tomor- gency. b 1515 row, and I urge my colleagues to join The President has properly advanced SPECIAL ORDERS me in sharing their thoughts on this the notion of expanding and strength- great lady and her accomplishments as ening Medicare, and providing all of us, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. a member of this House. regardless of age, a health care con- LAHOOD). Under the Speaker’s an- f sumer Bill of Rights. Likewise, as we nounced policy of January 7, 1997, and made progress last session on higher under a previous order of the House, SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT’S CHILD the following Members will be recog- CARE INITIATIVE education, this session we should be de- voting our attention to strengthening nized for 5 minutes each. (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given the public education system and to rec- The gentleman from Guam (Mr. permission to address the House for 1 ognizing that one of the best ways to UNDERWOOD) is recognized for 5 min- minute and to revise and extend his re- back up families is to provide them the utes. marks.) child care resources, through our tax f Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, when I ran system and otherwise, to back up their for this office, I called for a new na- TYPHOON PAKA efforts. These would be wise invest- tional initiative on child care. I have ments in America. Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I visited child care facilities throughout f rise today to express on behalf of the my district. Every morning all across people of Guam our heartfelt sym- this country parents go to work and TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM ‘‘BILLY’’ pathies to all our fellow Americans trust the most important people in ROLLE who are victims of winter storms and their lives, their children, to someone (Mrs. MEEK of Florida asked and was who are still without electricity to else. Thirteen million children under given permission to address the House keep themselves warm. age six are in child care during the day. for 1 minute.) Mr. Speaker, as the Nation’s atten- In other homes across the country, Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I tion focuses on the plight of our friends children under the age of 6 are glued to rise today in sadness for the loss of and neighbors in the northeast, we in the television. They watch TV for what I call an urban patriot, a young Guam are quietly recovering from the hours because they have no place to go, man by the name of William ‘‘Billy’’ devastation of a massive tropical cy- no activities to occupy their time. Too Rolle who resided in Coconut Grove, clone, Typhoon Paka, which struck much child care is of mediocre quality, Florida. He not only resided there, Mr. Guam on December 16th. Paka de- but still not affordable to most work- Speaker, but he helped to build the stroyed or severely damaged 8,000 ing families. This is not because child homes, injuring more than 200 people care providers make big salaries. youth of that community. Not only did Help is on the way. The President’s he build the youth, but he also helped and leaving more than 3,000 families proposal provides $21 billion over 5 the elderly. He closed the gap between homeless. Of the homeless, more than years to improve child care for Ameri- youth and old age by working very 1,000 required temporary housing im- ca’s working families. It doubles the hard with all people in Miami and in mediately. number of children receiving child care Dade County. The typhoon made a shambles out of subsidies, and it increases the tax cred- Billy Rolle was a jazz man. He played hundreds of public and private build- its for families and businesses. the saxophone, not only from the ings and facilities, schools, churches, Our mission is simple: Leave no child rhythmic standpoint of playing the stores, businesses and parks. The is- behind; support the President’s child keys on the saxophone, but he did it land was stripped of foliage, and thou- care initiative. from the standpoint of training young sands of trees as well as even concrete f people in music. He trained them in power poles were mowed down. Ty- athletics. He had an AAU track team. phoon Paka pummeled Guam for 12 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER He did everything he could to help the hours, causing an estimated $256 mil- AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1500 young people in Miami. lion in damages. Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. Speaker, Billy Rolle did not have Christmas in Guam was not as bright unanimous consent to have my name all the money that government puts as usual, but the people of Guam cele- removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 1500. into programs, but what ‘‘Billy’’ Rolle brated a joyous and grateful holiday January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H23 anyway. They had a Christmas miracle GovGuam, were all tested in this latest message, this will be the first moment of a sort: Not a single human life was typhoon and all passed with flying col- in their lifetime to witness the Presi- lost; and, in fact, nine new lives came ors. dent of the United States present his into the world on the night of the As we begin to plan the long-term re- vision for the future in the context of storm. covery efforts, I will be working close- a balanced budget. They will know for Typhoon Paka was an extraordinary ly with FEMA and my colleagues in the first time in their lifetime that our storm. A super typhoon with a double Congress to identify hazard mitigation Nation’s strong economy, built upon eye wall packing maximum sustained projects and other ways to prepare for sound fiscal policy, will be able to se- winds of 160 miles per hour and gusts of future typhoons and natural disasters. cure their future. 195 miles per hour. One gust was I have met with FEMA Director Witt They will hear a vision committed to clocked by the Air Force at 236 miles who is organizing a Federal task force excellence in education, to quality per hour, making it the strongest ever on Typhoon Paka. The government of health care for all Americans, to safe, recorded. While experts continue to de- Guam will be working closely with the high-quality care for our youngest chil- bate the accuracy of this reading, only Federal task force to recommend miti- dren; and, most of all, they will hear wind speed captured national media at- gation efforts for the island. from a President committed to ensur- tention, and then only briefly. I want to applaud all the staff of ing that potential budget surpluses To have survived this enormous dis- FEMA who are involved in the Ty- safeguard Social Security and Medi- aster with no loss of life is a testament phoon Paka relief efforts, especially care for future generations. to the resilience and vitality of the Dale Peterson who is the Federal co- Education, child care, health care, people of Guam, and I am proud to tell ordinating officer assigned to Guam, security in our senior years, all in the of the courage and strength and endur- for their dedication and hard work on context of a balanced budget. Mr. ance of my people. behalf of the people of Guam. Speaker, as a Democrat, I am proud of Immediately after the typhoon, resi- Washington and Guam may be sepa- these achievements that provide oppor- dents from every corner of the island rated by 10,000 miles, but when disaster tunity and security for all working had stories to tell about the care and strikes, the public servants at FEMA families. concern, the support and help that the and other Federal agencies come f more fortunate shared generously. through with flying colors to help their SAFEGUARDING SOCIAL SECURITY Residents with generators ran exten- fellow Americans in the Pacific. AND THE PRUDENT USE OF sion cords to neighbors without power. The story of Typhoon Paka may soon BUDGET SURPLUSES Caring people, like Carl Sgambelluri, fade with the passage of time, but The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under knew that his old friend, Juan Cepeda, there are lessons that we can all bene- a disabled vet, would need help. With- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- fit from. Perhaps this is what makes uary 7, 1997, the gentleman from Wis- out being asked, Mr. Sgambelluri Guam so special. Because we live in consin (Mr. NEUMANN) is recognized for brought Mr. Cepeda a 1,000-gallon ‘‘Typhoon Alley,’’ we have learned 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- water trailer and a generator. He then those lessons well; and we have often jority leader. got the generator going and left to help learned to take stock of things that are Mr. NEUMANN. Mr. Speaker, I would others. really important. like to begin today on a solemn note Mr. Sgambelluri, the Fernandez and f and extend my condolences to the BONO Poppe brothers, young George Quinata, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a family and recognize SONNY for the Wally Hollis, Paul Cepeda, and bus previous order of the House, the gentle- great man he was. drivers John Angoco and Joe Castro, woman from the District of Columbia I will never forget the first time that who helped the Agana Heights Mayor (Ms. NORTON) is recognized for 5 min- my daughter found out that SONNY Paul McDonald rescue five families, utes. BONO was serving in Congress and came are among the many, many people who [Ms. NORTON addressed the House. in with the same class that I came in helped others to cope with this dev- Her remarks will appear hereafter in with in 1995, and she could not figure astating storm. the Extensions of Remarks.] out what her father was doing in the Help also came with the Federal dis- f same place as somebody as important aster declaration by the President the as SONNY BONO. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a day after the storm. FEMA came and So, Mary, our condolences are with organized the Federal response team previous order of the House, the gen- you and your family; and our thoughts consisting of representatives of DOD, tleman from Maine (Mr. ALLEN) is rec- and prayers are with you and your fam- SBA, HUD, HHS, Labor, Corps of Engi- ognized for 5 minutes. ily. I, for one, think you are going to neers, Interior. [Mr. ALLEN addressed the House. His be a great Congresswoman if you de- To date, FEMA has provided over $8 remarks will appear hereafter in the cide that is the direction you are going million for debris removal, $12 million Extensions of Remarks.] to go. in housing assistance, $51 million in in- f Mr. Speaker, on a light and positive dividual and family grants, and over The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a note I would like to extend my con- $7.5 million in SBA loans. The Amer- previous order of the House, the gentle- gratulations to the Green Bay Packers. ican Red Cross, Salvation Army and woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) I am from the great State of Wisconsin other volunteer service agencies have is recognized for 5 minutes. and some think they did not win their also worked hard to provide food and [Ms. JACKSON-LEE addressed the second Superbowl on Sunday. In fact, shelter, clothing and other household House. Her remarks will appear here- what happened is that they just put off needs to the people of Guam. after in the Extensions of Remarks.] winning their second Superbowl in the When the Guam Power Authority f 1990’s for 12 months. originally announced that it would Some people around this Nation and take 3 months to restore power, island- STATE OF THE UNION some of my colleagues do not realize wide hearts sank. Yet now we are 6 (Mr. MCGOVERN asked and was that the Packers are made up of a lot weeks into the recovery and with help given permission to address the House more than a football team. There is a from crews from the Northern Mari- for 1 minute.) lot of integrity in that group of indi- anas, Palau, Yap, Ponphei, Hawaii, Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise viduals, people like Reggie White, who California, and even the Air Force, re- today as a proud American and a very our young people look to as an example pairs are more than 83 percent com- proud Democrat. Tonight, 2 years of leadership and for all the right rea- plete. This is phenomenal for those of ahead of schedule, the President of the sons in this Nation. It is truly a pleas- us who endured a lack of electricity for United States will present to the ure to have not only the greatest foot- months in previous typhoons. American people its first balanced ball team in the country but also a The government of Guam, under the budget in 3 decades. team with the integrity that the Green leadership of Governor Carl Gutierrez, For many Americans listening to Bay Packers have in the great State of the mayors of Guam, the employees of President Clinton’s State of the Union Wisconsin. H24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 On to the third topic and perhaps the amount of money coming in is equal to important, and credit should be dished most timely topic that we will address the amount of money going out, and I out for those things. But we should here today. The State of the Union ad- would have to agree that on the surface also understand that we are not at the dress is, of course, this evening. And as that sounds like a pretty good defini- end of the road. We have reached a I listened to the 1-minute speeches here tion. milestone, but we have a long, long this morning I kept hearing this one It is important to recognize that that ways to go. word repeated over and over and over is the definition that has been used out Let me explain in more detail what is again. It was ‘‘expansion.’’ Expansion here since the late 1960s, the last time wrong with the Washington definition of this and expansion of that and ex- we had a, quote, balanced budget. It is of a balanced budget. pansion of the next thing. very significant that we have reached I come from the business world. I The bottom line that I hear back the point where the budget is balanced never held office before this one. I left home in Wisconsin is that what the under Washington definition for the the business world to run for office be- people would like is to be able to keep first time since 1969–1970; and, in fact, cause I did not think it was right that more of their own money to make deci- it is not political rhetoric or promise we were spending our children’s money. sions on how to spend it themselves. or any other political jargon. I did not think it was right how Social When we hear the word expansion this The facts are in: From December 1, Security was being handled, and I evening, we need to understand that 1996, to November 30, 1997, for the first thought taxes were too high and gov- what they mean is expansion of Wash- time since 1969–1970, the United States ernment was too big in general. ington spending programs. Government did not spend more money When we look at the solution that we Do some of those expansions help than it had in its checkbook. have now reached a balanced budget, people? Sure, they do. Of course, they Let me say that once more. It is so we need to understand the second part do. But the question is, are we better significant and it is such a change from of this problem. The second part of this off expanding those programs, taking where we have been in the past. For problem is in Social Security. In the money out of the pockets of people to the first time since 1969–1970, and this private sector where I come from if we pay for these expansions? Or would we is in the books. The books are closed had treated a pension plan the way the be better off just letting people keep on this. For the first time since 1969– United States Government treats So- their own money and let them make 1970, the United States Government for cial Security, they would have arrested decisions on how to spend the money a 12-month period of time did not spend me and my business. It would have themselves? more money than they had in their been illegal. So as we go into this evening we need checkbook. That is to say, by Washing- Let me show why that is true and ex- to understand that there is going to be ton’s definition, the budget is balanced. plain Social Security. It is pretty a lot of new programs described, and On the surface, this is great news. straightforward. they are going to sound just like apple And not only on the surface. It is great The United States Government is pie and America. They are going to news because before we can go on and collecting $418 billion in taxes from the sound really, really good. And, frankly, address the other problems facing our workers of this country under the if they are really, really good programs Nation: Social Security, paying down heading of Social Security. It is paying and the Democrats or the President the debt, lowering taxes. We first had out to our senior citizens $353 billion. would describe what it is that he is not to quit spending more money than was Now, obviously, if there is more money going to do in government, that he is in the checkbook, and we first had to coming in in this system than what is going to end some wasteful Washington quit spending our children’s money. going out, there is some money left spending program and reprioritize that This is great news. It is a tribute to over. money with something different, I people like JOHN KASICH and NEWT Social Security, the way it is set up guess I, for one, would be willing to lis- GINGRICH and TRENT LOTT. Let us even today, is working. They are collecting ten to that. mention President Clinton, so we don’t more money than they are paying out But if what we are going to do to- fall into the demagoguing like the to seniors in benefits; and the reason night is talk about how we are going to other side seems to be starting. they are doing that, they are doing use surpluses to expand Washington, I learned this real quick in Washing- that because they recognize that in the rather than use those surpluses to pay ton, that there is absolutely no end to not too distant future the baby down the Federal debt and return the what we can accomplish in this city if boomers start to retire and these two money back to the people so that the we are willing to give somebody else numbers are going to turn around. people can keep more of their hard- the credit for doing it. There is going to be more money going earned money, then I would say it is So let me give credit to lots of peo- out in benefits than there is coming going to be a very rough year ahead for ple, both sides of the aisle for getting from the taxpayers. us as we debate these issues. Because I, us to where we are today. But, most Now, at that point we are supposed to for one, believe that the American peo- important, let me give that credit back be able to go to this surplus that has ple support less Washington and keep- to the American people because it is a been accumulating. You see this extra ing more of their own money in their strong economy that has generated money, it is supposed to be set aside in own homes through the tax cut pro- lots of extra revenue that is as impor- a savings account. When these two grams that are being proposed out here tant as what has been done here in numbers turn around and there is not or across-the-board tax cuts, better Washington. enough money coming in to pay the yet. I do not want to downplay the sig- benefits to our seniors, at that point One of the topics that we understand nificance of the Washington role in we are supposed to be going to the sav- is going to be discussed in great detail this. In all fairness, Washington has ings account, getting the money out of tonight is the topic of Social Security, had good economies between 1969 and the savings account and making good and I do understand that the President today, and every time in the past that on the Social Security system. is going to suggest that taking some of Washington had a good economy they Let me give a couple of dates. If this the surpluses that are materializing saw the extra revenue coming in, and system were working the way it is laid and applying them to Social Security. they spent it as fast as it came in. out here on this chart, Social Security So let me start with what exactly a So, in all fairness, this is a combina- is safe at least to the year 2029. So as surplus means and what a balanced tion of the people in Washington for a we are listening to the State of the budget means here in Washington. change not spending the extra revenue Union this evening, it is very, very im- That is very important to understand that is coming in. At the same time, portant that we understand that if So- as we look at what we are going to do the economy has stayed very, very cial Security were working the way it with these surpluses. strong, and we slowed the growth of was set up and designed, the system is First, what is a balanced budget? Washington spending by over 40 per- solvent at least to 2029 and potentially Washington definition, it sounds pretty cent since 1995 when I was first elected. significantly beyond that year. good on the surface. Washington’s defi- So it is a combination of those two However, and this should not come as nition of a balanced budget is that the things, and it is significant, and it is a surprise to many Americans, I know January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H25 out in Wisconsin when I talk with folks that extra money and put it down here ton collecting the money out of the it is not a big surprise to them, that is in the Social Security Trust Fund, so pockets of people so Washington can not what is happening in Washington. that Social Security is once again sol- expand their programs. We need to keep this picture in mind b 1530 vent for our senior citizens, I think you will find not only myself but other tonight. This shows the growth of debt That extra money that is coming Members of this Congress supporting from 1960 to 1995. You will notice the from Social Security is being put im- him. debt did not grow very much from 1960 mediately into the big government There is a lot of other things going to 1980, but from 1980 forward it has checkbook. If this is the extra money on tonight. I think virtually every grown right off the chart. Again, I coming in, those dollars are put imme- American at this point in time knows know all the Democrats say, that is diately into the general fund, or think that there are going to be distractions the year Reagan was elected; and all of it as the big government checkbook. from this speech tonight due to some the Republicans go, if the Democrats The government then spends all the private things that are happening in had not spent all that extra money in money out of that big government his personal life. We should let these those years, we would not be in this checkbook, and there is no money left facts unfold slowly, take a deep breath mess. to put down here in the Social Security and see what the truth is. Nobody The facts are, it does not matter if it Trust Fund where it belongs. So as a wants to downplay the significance of is a Democrat or Republican problem result, they put it in the big govern- them, but they have not been proven at at this point in time. It is an American problem because we are right at the ment checkbook. They spend all the this point in time. money out of the checkbook, and at So for tonight, let us focus on these top of that chart right now. We better the end of the year they simply make kinds of issues that are most impor- do something about it before it is too an accounting entry and put an IOU tant, and while these facts are unfold- late. I am happy to say that the growth down here in the Trust Fund. ing on the other side here, let us focus rate has been slowed dramatically, and It should be clear that when we say on doing what is right for the future of we are in the process of changing it. the budget is balanced, what we are the country. Let us keep our eyes But when we listen to the State of the really saying is that this checkbook where they belong, focused on the good over here equals zero, or if there is a Union tonight and they talk about of the future of this Nation that we spending this extra money, let us not surplus, there is a little bit of money live in. left in that checkbook over there. So forget this picture. I think it is very, very important as The debt today in this Nation is that includes this $65 billion that came we discuss the Social Security issue about $5.3 trillion. The number looks from Social Security was put into this that we understand that beyond the like this for the folks that have not account. It was then spent. And when problems the President is having, seen it before. If you divide that num- they say the budget is balanced, that again, I do not want to downplay them ber by the number of people in the means they have spent that Social Se- because I do not find them acceptable, United States of America, our govern- curity surplus as well, and IOUs are put but beyond those problems we do have ment is in debt $20,000 for every man, down here. issues facing this country that are woman and child in the United States Tonight when we listen to the State very, very important to the country. of America. I have got three kids and a of the Union address, what I hope we And we do not want to lose track and wife at home in Wisconsin. For our will hear the President do is talk about lose sight of the vision that we have for family of five, that means the United a bill that we had proposed first 2 years the future as it relates to Social Secu- States Government has borrowed ago when I first came here in 1995 to rity. $100,000. stop this, and more recently last year Let me suggest a vision. The first vi- Here is the real kicker. It is this bot- when we generated nearly 100 sponsors sion is this: We stop Washington from tom line here that is the most signifi- here in the House of Representatives. spending the money that is supposed to cant thing on here. This is real debt. The bill is called the Social Security be going into the Trust Fund. We get Interest is being paid on this debt. A Preservation Act. It is bill number the money put back in the Trust Fund family of five like mine is literally H.R. 857. that is supposed to have been put there paying $580 a month every month to do What the Social Security Preserva- in the first place. If we were to do that absolutely nothing but pay interest on tion Act does, bill number H.R. 857, is by the year 2002, there would be about the Federal debt. A lot of people say, it simply takes that Social Security $1.2 trillion sitting down here to guar- well, that does not include me. I am money, that $65 billion, and puts it di- antee the solvency of Social Security not paying that much in taxes. Wrong. rectly into the Social Security Trust to our senior citizens. When you do something as simple as Fund. That means the Social Security At that point in time, that Social Se- walk in a store and buy a pair of shoes money is not even getting into the big curity money is actually down here in for your kids, the store owner makes a government checkbook. the Trust Fund; there is real dollars profit on that pair of shoes, and part of What does that mean? Well, if we go there. At that point in time, if some- that profit comes out here to Washing- back to this other picture, if we go body wants to begin a discussion about ton in the form of taxes, and, you back to this other picture where that something else relating to Social Secu- guessed it, one out of every $6 that Social Security money got put into the rity, I would listen to it. But before they send out here goes right back here checkbook, and then they spent all the that discussion even begins, we need to to do nothing but pay interest on the money out of the checkbook, and that make sure that the money is down here Federal debt. is what they mean by a balanced budg- in the Trust Fund so Social Security is This needs to be kept in mind as we et, utilizing that Social Security solvent for our senior citizens. listen to the State of the Union to- money, the checkbook is not over- I have got a couple other charts that night. We do not have a surplus that is drawn. What that means is that if we I would like to look at just briefly to available for spending. The United do not put that money in the big gov- kind of remind us where we are at as States Government is collecting too ernment checkbook, we put it imme- we focus on the State of the Union ad- much taxes and doing too many things diately down here in the Social Secu- dress. This first chart that I have here in this country, and we have run up rity Trust Fund where it belongs, that shows the growth of the national debt this debt that needs to be addressed. means there is still a shortfall here. from 1960 all the way up to 1995. I think I would like to talk a little bit about So when we talk about surpluses, it it is very, very important we keep this how we got here, and I think we should is important to know that what they picture in mind as we keep hearing give credit to how different things are actually mean here in Washington is these words, expansion of, expansion right now today. What I have got here that there is more money in the check- of, expansion of; bigger Washington; is a picture of the Gramm-Rudman- book than what has been spent, but Washington helping people, as opposed Hollings bill of 1986. There was also one part of that money is the Social Secu- to people helping themselves; Washing- in 1985. Many Americans remember rity money. To the extent our Presi- ton doing it as opposed to people doing Gramm-Rudman-Hollings. Many Amer- dent tonight suggests that we take what is right for themselves; Washing- icans remember the budget deal of 1990. H26 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 All of these things were going on in the plan was to control the growth of at balancing the budget and where we past. Washington spending. When we were are at today. I think we should look at The Gramm-Rudman-Hollings of 1987, elected, we recognized that the Amer- where we are going to in the future. by the way they all looked the same, ican people did not want more Wash- With this slowed growth of spending at here is the blue line that shows how ington and more taxes. What they the same time our economy is remain- the deficit was supposed to go down to wanted was a balanced budget by re- ing strong, we are going to start run- zero by the year 1993. The red line ducing the growth of Washington ning surpluses under Washington’s def- shows what actually happened out here spending. They wanted less Washington inition. As these surpluses start to de- in Washington. Promise after promise and more money in their own pockets. velop, I think the first thing we need to after promise was made to balance the Again, I think it is important we do is pay attention to the Social Secu- Federal budget, and, in fact, promise look at statistically what has hap- rity Trust Fund. That money that has after promise after promise was broken pened. I brought a picture with me to been taken out of the Social Security to the American people. In fact, in 1993, show this. Here is how fast spending Trust Fund needs to be put back. they looked at this deficit in Washing- was growing before 1995. It was growing We have written a bill in our office ton, and Washington concluded, we at a 5.2 percent annual rate. Here is called the National Debt Repayment cannot control Washington spending. how fast spending is going up since Act. Remember all that Social Secu- The only thing we can do is reach into 1995: 3.2 percent. And as a matter of rity money is part of that $5.4 to $5.3 the pockets of the American people. fact, last year, the numbers are now in, trillion debt. In the National Debt Re- And it was in 1993 that they decided to this number is only 2.6 percent. So the payment Act, what we do with these, close this gap. What they would do is growth rate of Washington spending quote, surpluses, we take two-thirds of reach into the pockets of the American has been cut literally in half in less the surpluses and start repaying the people and take out more taxes. than 3 years. Federal debt. In repaying the Federal What exactly did they do? Well, they I would encourage my colleagues to debt, all of that money that belongs in raised the gasoline tax by 4.3 cents a do this at town hall meetings. I have the Social Security Trust Fund gets gallon. They did not even spend it on been asking my constituents which one put back into the Social Security building roads. They raised Social Se- of two things they think is most likely Trust Fund, and Social Security is sol- curity taxes on seniors earning $32,000 to happen. Listen carefully to these vent at least to the year 2029 and be- a year or more. They raised some mar- two choices. The first one is that a yond. ginal tax bracket. They raised taxes, Martian spaceship lands in the back We do not need anything else in So- period. They reached into the pockets yard, and the Martians get out of it, cial Security to make it solvent. So if of the American people, took more come in, have a cup of coffee, go back you hear anybody else talking about money out here in Washington, and in the spaceship and go back to Mars. tampering with Social Security be- their idea of balancing the budget was Second one is that the United States cause it is going bankrupt, my col- simply collecting more money from the Government got more than $100 billion leagues, you need to go to those people people as opposed to controlling the of unexpected revenue and did not and say the real problem is that that growth of Washington spending. spend it. money needs to be put back in the What happens with most of my con- I think it is important as we look Trust Fund. National Debt Repayment stituents is they start laughing and back and remember the past, the bro- Act, two-thirds of the surplus goes to going for the coffee pot because they do ken promises and the higher taxes, paying down the Federal debt, much not believe it is possible that the that we also evaluate if there is any- United States Government got $100 bil- like you would repay a home mortgage, thing different from 1995 to 1998. When lion in unexpected revenue and did not and in paying down a debt, the money the Republicans took over in the year spend it. But the facts again are statis- gets put back into the Social Security 1995, we laid out a plan to get to a bal- tically in the books. In 1995, when we Trust Fund. anced budget, and, in all fairness, the There is going to be a lot of competi- got here, we laid out a spending plan. President signed into this plan as well. tion for that other third. In our bill we We said we would not spend more than Again, we promised the American peo- return that other third to the Amer- $1,624 billion in the year 1997, and, in ple a balanced budget by the year 2002. fact, we spent about $20 billion less ican people in the form of tax cuts. The American people yawned; they There are two things wrong in this than that. laughed at us. They said, you are just For anyone who has a hard time be- Nation, as I see it, as we look at our vi- like all the rest. You will not get this lieving this, do not feel bad. When I sion for the future. One is that we still budget balanced. Again, I qualify this, told my wife these numbers for the got this $5 trillion plus dollar debt as we started this discussion today, first time, she said somebody in Wash- hanging over our heads that we are when they say balanced budget, that ington was lying to me, just to give about to pass on to our children. The means the dollars in equals the dollars you an idea that in our house we do not second one is that the Social Security being spent. But I am happy to say always trust it all either. Trust Fund Is going too high. Third that for the first time we are not only I encourage you go to the Internet. one is that taxes are too high. on track to balancing the budget, but, This information is available. Check The National Debt Repayment Act in fact, we have balanced the budget out the 1995 budget plan, how much we repays the Federal debt so our children for the first time statistically in the said we were going to spend in 1997, and inherit a debt-free Nation. It puts the books. From December 1, 1996 to No- then check out how much was actually money back into the Social Security vember 30, 1997, the United States Gov- spent so you understand just how far Trust Fund so Social Security is once ernment did not spend more money we have come. again solvent, and it lowers taxes for than they had in their checkbook. In At the same time look at the revenue virtually every taxpayer in the United fact, this red line did hit zero. projections. The revenue projections States of America. Is there a difference? Here is Gramm- were about $1,450 billion; $1,555 billion I would keep going back to this chart Rudman-Hollings of the past. Here is actually came in. That is to say, over because this chart is the key to every- what we are doing today, and, in fact, $100 billion of unexpected revenue came thing. As long as we can control the yes, there is a very big difference. in, and we spent 20 billion less than growth of Washington spending, as I hear a lot of discussion about how promised. That is an amazing accom- long as we can slow down how fast this this happened and how this came plishment in this country. It is a sta- government is growing, as long as we about. There are two ways to balance tistical fact that is easily checked out, can slow down the expansions that you the budget. One thing you can do is and I would encourage my colleagues are going to hear about tonight, as continue Washington growth in spend- to start talking about this because it long as we stay firmly rooted in this ing and just let things go up out here, helps the American people understand concept that we cannot let this govern- reach into the pockets of the American just how different this country is today ment grow, we will be in a position to people and get more money out here in versus where we were a few years back. continue the tax cuts, to make pay- Washington. That was the 1993 plan; What else has happened on account of ments on the Federal debt and to re- that was not the 1995 plan. The 1995 this? I don’t think we should just look store our Social Security Trust Fund. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H27 b 1545 vast majority of cases you are eligible When I go out and meet with constitu- Speaking of tax cuts, I did not men- for a $1500 tuition tax credit. ents, I ask a roomful of people how tion that for the first time in nearly 16 I was at a college over the break here many of you have invested a stock, years there was a significant tax cut and I was talking to a group of about bond or mutual fund of any sort. And I passed last year. And again I go back 800, and apparently they were in from have found that almost every hand in to this chart. Had the spending in this all over the country at this particular the room goes up in almost every case. column since 1995 been up here at the college group. And I told them about Well, when you make a profit on your same level it was before, we would not this $1500 per student tax credit. Sun- stocks and bonds, and by the way, I for only not have a balanced budget, but day night in my house I got a call from one sincerely hope the people making we also could not talk about tax cuts a young lady in Tennessee. She had an investment in this country, that to the American people. But because seven children. They were earning buy stocks, bonds or mutual funds, I this spending has been slowed, and re- about $70,000 a year. Why it was Ten- sincerely hope you make a profit doing member in the most current year it is nessee instead of Wisconsin, I cannot it. I really do, because that is what in- down to 2.6 percent, because this spend- tell you, except these young people vestment is all about. ing has been slowed, we are now in a must have been in the audience and The difference is that the capital position where we have a balanced struggling to pay their college tuition gains tax rate, the rate you pay on the budget, we can make the first payment bills. profit that you make, has been reduced on the Federal debt, much like we So she started talking to me, ‘‘Mark, from 28 cents out of every dollar you would make a home mortgage pay- how do we actually do this?’’ I said, earn down to 20 percent out of every ment, we can restore the Social Secu- ‘‘Well, listen, you have a sophomore in dollar you earn. I have to keep refer- rity trust fund so Social Security is college. They are paying about $3,000 ring this back to what is going on out solvent for our seniors, and we can for their tuition, in this particular here. I want to refer to this chart once lower taxes on working Americans. case, after all the other grants and more. When we hear about these tax Last year we passed the first signifi- things. That means you are going to cuts and our families keeping more of cant tax cuts. And I would encourage get a $1500 tax credit for that sopho- their own money in their own families, my colleagues again at their town hall more in college. What you need to do is what we are really talking about is meetings to talk with their constitu- go in and change your W–4 form to Washington not spending this extra ents first and foremost about the $400 take more exemptions and start keep- money. This is how fast spending was per child tax credits. ing an extra $125 a month right now.’’ going up before. This is how fast it is If a worker looks at their paycheck One of the problems with tax cuts is going up now. from December of last year and then that you do not get the money back And when we talk about getting to a they look at their paycheck for Janu- until next April, one of the problems is balanced budget ahead of schedule, ary of this year, for every child under that those college bills are coming due sure the economy is strong, very true, the age over 17, the paycheck in Janu- right now, today. So what the workers but it is also the fact Washington has ary of this year should be $33 per need to do is go in and change their W– chosen not to spend this money and, month higher. 4 form. If they have a freshman or instead, let the families keep that I will say that once more. This $400 sophomore in college, it is $125 a month money in their own home. Let those per child tax credit for every child or $1500 total. Just start keeping that people that invest in stocks and bonds under the age of 17; if a worker does ab- extra money. Increase the withholding and mutual funds and make a profit, solutely nothing, they will get the 400 to the point where the take-home pay let them keep more of that profit they bucks at the end of the year. But if a goes up increases $125 a month and make. That is what this is all about. worker is smart enough to go in and send that on to the college student to Another one that is very, very impor- change their W–4 form, and it is very, help pay their tuition. tant, the education savings account, I very simple, you walk into your place- If you have a junior or senior, grad call this the grandparent account. If ment and ask for a new W–4 form. student, et cetera, it is 20 percent of there is a family out there with kids When you fill out the new W–4 form, the first 5,000 up to 1,000 maximum. So and they would like to save for the what will happen is it will give you an- for parents of college students who are kids’ college tuition, they can now put other $33 per month per child under the juniors, seniors, grad students, et $500 per child into a savings account to age of 17 in your take-home pay. cetera, it is 20 percent of the first 5,000 save up for the kids’ college tuition. I What is really going on here? What is up to $1,000 maximum. And, again, just call it the grandparents’ account be- really going on is when we look at your go in and change your W–4 form. cause a lot of times grandparents’ will paycheck and the money that you have Here is what will happen. For those make this $500 deposit. earned, the American people, $33 a people that do not go in and change Roth IRA for the empty nesters who month that was coming to Washington their W–4s and start keeping the say none of that stuff affects me. Many is now going to stay in the hands of our money now, that means it is in your of those folks in their 40s and early 50s, constituents and the families back money, you are sending it out here to where the kids are grown and gone, home in Wisconsin and across America. Washington, Washington will see this they are saving up for their own retire- I have been asking my constituents big heap of money out here and they ment. In the Roth IRA it is $2,000 a per- the question. I find one that has a cou- are going to want to and spend it. So son that can be put away and saved. ple of kids, or three kids ideally, be- you could be a tremendous service to When you take that money out in re- cause if you have three children under this country if you would go in and tirement, there is absolutely no taxes the age of 17, the tax cut literally change your W–4s and keep your own paid on the interest or the appreciation means $100 per month more in the money instead of sending it out here. of whatever it is that you have put into home. And I have been simply asking Because once it gets out here, the the Roth IRA account. There are abso- this very common sense question. If we temptation to spend it is enormous. lutely no taxes due on any of the earn- are talking a hundred dollars a month And you will hear that in the State of ings when you take it out at retire- that that family has earned, who can the Union this evening, if you have not ment. This is a phenomenal change in spend that money better, the people in heard it already. the Tax Code to encourage savings and Washington, albeit with good inten- Couple of other things on tax cuts. If investment in our land. tions, the people in Washington; or do you own a home and you sell your I am going to conclude my portion you think that family could spend that home, you have lived in it for 2 years here today by talking about one last hundred dollars a month better in their or more, in virtually every case in tax cut that I think is very important own homes if they kept it instead of America today, virtually every case, for the future, and I think it says a lot sending it to Washington? That is what there is no longer any federal taxes due about what a lot of us believe that are the tax cuts are all about. when you sell that house. serving here in Congress today, and We did not stop at the $400 per child If you have invested in stocks and that is the adoption tax credit. tax cut. If you have a college student bonds, I have been doing a very inter- In the past it has cost $10,000 to adopt that is a freshman or sophomore, in the esting thing in my town halls at home. a child in this country, and there are H28 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 many families that would like to adopt will be an important part of the Presi- And lastly, Democrats want, and the children and just plain cannot because dent’s State of the Union address this President will talk tonight about the of the cost involved. We have changed evening. effort to achieve secure and com- the tax code so there is now a $5,000 I think it is fair to say that for the fortable retirement. For more than 50 adoption tax credit to help those fami- last few years, and certainly in this million American workers, there is no lies that would like to adopt children. past year in 1997, the Democrats have pension coverage. And Democrats will In summarizing, we have come a long stressed the need for measures that ba- work to promote pension plans among ways in a few years. We are through sically help the family, help the aver- small businesses. those broken promises of Gramm–Rud- age family in this country, particularly I do not want to take up a lot of man-Hollings I and Gramm–Rudman- those who have children, and a big part time. I want to yield to my colleague Hollings II, the budget deal of ’90, the of that has been affordable health care. from Texas, who has been so much in- budget deal of ’93. That stuff is in the We all realize, and Democrats in par- volved over the last year, in 1997 and past. Raising taxes to get to a balanced ticular realize, that more and more before, in bringing this pro-family, pro- budget, that is in the past. That is not people in this country do not have child message to the floor of the House what is going on out here any more. health care insurance. And even if they of Representatives. I would yield to her Controlling the growth of Washing- do have health care insurance, a lot of at this time. ton spending, slowing down how fast times they are not getting the quality Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I thank spending is growing in this govern- of care or they do not have the access the gentleman from New Jersey for his ment. I would like to see this get down to all the procedures that they should leadership and for allowing us to have to a zero at some point. So we have a have. an opportunity through a special order long ways to go. But by slowing the In addition to that, there is a real to address the American people and to growth of Washington spending, cou- problem in this country in terms of the emphasize the Democrats united mes- pled by a strong economy, we have ac- availability of child care for America’s sage. tually reached a balanced budget not in working families. For many of us returning to Wash- 2002 as promised, but rather 4 years And also pensions. Many of my con- ington, we were certainly asked what ahead of schedule. stituents have complained to me about would be the focus of this next year, We are about to make the first pay- lack of adequate pensions, people that and I am very glad to say that we have ment, and here is our vision for the fu- were promised pensions, or thought not strayed away, with the leadership ture, we are about to make the first that when they retired that pensions of the President, from what are really payment on that debt. And over a pe- were going to be available to them and truly important issues to this country, riod of time we have the plan written all of a sudden find out that they are and that has to be more affordable and accessible health care. to pay off the Federal debt so our chil- not. I could not have been more pleased dren can receive this Nation absolutely So tonight the President will be stressing this Democratic pro-family, when the President announced more debt free. As we pay that debt off, So- than 2 weeks ago the idea that individ- cial Security is restored. The money pro-child message, and there are just four points that I wanted to highlight. uals 55 to 65 had a greater risk of losing that has been taken out is part of that health insurance or coverage, and that One is the need for more affordable and debt, so we pay that money back into he wanted to stand on the side of those accessible health care for what we call Social Security and Social Security is hard working Americans who might the near elderly, those seniors aged 55 solvent for our seniors. have fallen on hard times because of to 65 that have a greater risk of losing The third part of the vision is that downsizing and with an inability to employer-based health insurance but we continue to lower taxes on Amer- have health coverage, that they would yet are not eligible for Medicare. ican workers because we know the tax be eligible for Medicare. That is not a Democrats are proposing a targeted rate in this country is too high. That is throw-away of good dollars, that is a and self-financing proposal which will where we are going. providing an enhancement of dollars, enable Americans ages 62 to 65 to buy So as you listen to the State of the and I think that is extremely impor- into Medicare by paying a premium. Union tonight, I think it is very, very tantly. important that we understand that if And they will also provide coverage to you hear the word ‘‘expansion,’’ that displaced workers over 55 through b 1600 means more Washington. And just tem- Medicare and COBRA coverage for I also want to say that I could not be per your reaction to these new good those whose companies renege on their more enthusiastic about a consumer programs with an understanding that commitments to provide retiree health bill of rights as it relates to health expansion means the American people benefits. care. send more money to Washington so Also, Democrats are very conscious I have experienced it personally. I Washington can decide how to spend of the fact that there are problems know how families sometimes are sub- that money as opposed to Washington with managed care in this country, and jected to difficult decisions; and, there- spending less money, leaving it in the we are going to work, and the Presi- fore, when they need a consumer bill of pockets of the American people for dent will talk tonight about high qual- rights most, it is when they need medi- them to decide how they can best spend ity health care through a consumer cal care, and decisions have to be their money in their families. Bill of Rights that he has proposed. No made. We need to be able to ensure pa- f patient should be denied high quality tients that the patient-doctor relation- care. Care should be based on medical ship is a sacred relationship. It will not DEMOCRATS UNITED BEHIND PRO- needs and not financial ones. be tampered with because of financial FAMILY, PRO-CHILD MESSAGE So a big part of the Democratic agen- concerns and because someone has to OF PRESIDENT da this year will be managed care re- save money moving people from one The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under form and basic consumer protections hospital to the next, dumping people the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- for individuals in HMOs or managed out of hospitals. I think that is ex- uary 7, 1997, the gentleman from New care organizations. tremely important. Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) is recognized for Also, Democrats want to invest in I would like to add two other points 60 minutes as the designee of the mi- child care for America’s working fami- about the importance of the State of nority leader. lies. The President will announce a his- the Union and unity of Democrats lead- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I must toric initiative to improve the quality ing out in this country along with my say that I do not intend to use all of and availability of child care for all colleagues who are thinking along the the time this evening. I will be joined parents. Democrats are working to en- lines of making this economy better by the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. sure that parents no longer have to but also working with people who need JACKSON-LEE) and we wanted to briefly, make choices between work or not our help most, that is America’s work- if we could, talk a little bit about the working that basically revolve about ing families, child care. Democrats’ unity behind the pro-fam- whether or not they have access to Chairing the Congressional Chil- ily and pro-child message that we know child care. dren’s Caucus, I had the pleasure of January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H29 being with the First Lady when she had Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- because these issues are what people the Child Care Symposium just before woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). really care about. We all are coming we left in the late fall of 1997 for our Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. back today, and most of us have had district work session. And everywhere I Speaker, I thank the gentleman from discussions in our district with seniors, have gone, the working families, men New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) very much visited schools, had many meetings, and women, single parents, two-parent for yielding. hearings on Medicare, on child care, on families, have talked about the big Let me say that I would be very hesi- issues of concern to real people. My chunk that child care takes out of tant, very hesitant and quite concerned constituents wanted us to come here their paychecks. We need to find a way if we were to take on the cry of fire in and solve problems. That is what this to be catalytic, to be helpful in making a crowded theater with respect to So- is all about. We are here to solve prob- sure that we have a child care system cial Security, when it has worked for lems. that works. years and years and years. My colleague referred to the terrible My colleague, the gentleman from Let me conclude by mentioning some conditions of some of our schools. We New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE), mentioned other very important items that I see, talk about educating youngsters. We something very, very important and at least at this juncture, in this State talk about standards. We talk about that was the pension system, or Social of the Union that we can be very proud more teachers. But if the school build- Security. For some reason or another, of. That is why Democrats are unified ings are falling apart, then it is pretty people think that because Democrats around the President’s message. difficult to focus attention on the helped bring about Social Security Do we realize that the President is agenda in those buildings. that we don’t know how to fix it or to offering to present to the American I have visited some schools where work with some of the problems. Our public 100,000 new teachers for grades 1 there is plastic on the ceiling holding position is, let us not eliminate it; let to 3, a school construction plan that up the walls. These roofs have been us not accuse it of the wrongs; let us generated out of the work? As I see the leaking for years. And children are sit- make sure we emphasize the rights of gentlewoman from California (Ms. WA- ting in classrooms under conditions Social Security. It has given people the TERS), chairwoman of the Congres- that I certainly do not think most of us privilege of being secure in their old sional Black Caucus, a lot of work would want our children to be in. age without the big company pensions went into this whole idea of school con- So I was particularly pleased that, that many people have had the pleas- struction. And I see, I think, my good after all of us have been working many, ure of having but a lot of working men friend, the gentlewoman from New many years to build support for part- and women in America have not had York (Mrs. LOWEY), as well, who is nership with local governments on the pleasure. coming to join us. These are important school construction, that the President Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, reclaim- issues that we must deal with in the is taking a strong position to assist ing my time, I did not mention Social State of the Union and, as well, in local governments to repair our Security. But I know that the Presi- looking to a program forthright. schools. dent is going to emphasize it tonight. So I think that we have a lot to be Again, this is a partnership. The Fed- I think that the gentlewoman from proud of. We have a mentoring program eral Government is not just going to go Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) brings up a that the President is going to be offer- in and say, here you are, here is the very good point; and that is, the Re- ing; and I would say to anyone who money. These are partnerships. And if publicans I think want us to forget or walks past a school, if they can take 5 we can develop partnerships in high- want the American people to forget minutes to go inside and say something ways and prisons and a whole myriad that Social Security works. It has been to a student, they are going to see the of uses, then it seems to me we should working. People have gotten their fruit borne on that over and over be investing in our school construc- checks. They have gotten their COLA again. tion. I was very pleased to see that in on an annual basis. It does bother me, I have to say, to Then they have the continue moving the President’s initiatives. Also, when it comes to child care, some extent to hear these constant ref- people from welfare to work, which is a many of us understand that if we are erences to the fact that the system is very important part of his message, as going to put people to work, we have a broken or that we need to find alter- well as three points: an increase in em- responsibility to be sure that our chil- natives to Social Security and dif- powerment zones for those of us in ferent private-sector options that are urban areas, community development dren, our future, are well-taken care of. out there. banks, providing tax incentives for And, again, I want to congratulate this I am not saying that we should not low-income housing. And, of course, he administration in putting forth the study those things. But I think there is going to continue, as we just cele- proposal to really invest in child care has been a concerted effort on the part brated and commemorated the life of and making sure there are enough slots of our Republican colleagues and the Dr. Martin Luther King, the race ini- for the children in all of our commu- Republican leadership to give the im- tiative. nities and also to be sure that there are pression to the American people that So I think we have a lot to share this regulations in place so a mother who the Social Security system is broken evening, a lot to celebrate. Because we put her child in child care or a father and it cannot be fixed. That is simply are on a new vision, a new path that who puts his child in child care knows not the case. Everyone gets a Social continues, but we are still moving in a that those children will be safe. So Security check. People have gotten a direction that helps those people who child care is another proposal that we COLA on a regular basis. need the help most. And I am very glad all have to rally around. It is true that we need to study what to join my colleague here on the floor And Medicare extension. This is a needs to be done to make sure that in to speak about some very important problem that is brought up to me all the future that Social Security is there items that will be raised tonight in the the time. Why should people not be and is intact, and Democrats are cer- President’s State of the Union. able to buy into Medicare to be sure tainly a big part of that and have been Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I thank that they have the health care that emphasizing that there does need to be the gentlewoman; and I yield to the they need? This is brought up in the some attention paid to that. But, what gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. senior centers, in casual meetings, in is the expression, let us not throw out LOWEY), who has for several years now the supermarkets. People are worried the baby with the bath water? been talking about the need for this about health care, and this is a very Social Security works, and we need school construction program. important proposal. I was very pleased to emphasize that. Too often I hear Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank that my colleague, the gentleman from from the other side that somehow it is the gentleman for yielding. New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE), that he broken or we need to replace it. I do I was just walking by and I heard my tried to quiet the fears of many people not want our colleagues on either side distinguished colleagues referring to that Medicare is going broke. of the aisle or the American people to the important initiatives that are We have reformed, we have strength- think that that is the case. It is not, going to be discussed in the State of ened Medicare since its founding in the and it is simply not true. the Union, and I wanted to thank them 1960s. Yes, we have to make changes. H30 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 We have to be sure that Medicare and RECESS The Senator from South Carolina Social Security are solid programs The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (Mr. THURMOND); when the baby-boomers come of age. PEASE). Pursuant to clause 12 of rule I, The Senator from South Dakota (Mr. But Medicare and Social Security are the Chair declares the House in recess DASCHLE); not going broke in 1 year or 5 years or until approximately 8:40 p.m. for the The Senator from Kentucky (Mr. 10 years. purpose of receiving in joint session FORD); We have to address the challenges the President of the United States. The Senator from Maryland (Ms. MI- ahead, make sure there are programs Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 12 min- KULSKI); for our baby-boomers so we can give utes p.m.), the House stood in recess The Senator from Louisiana (Mr. them the benefits of these great, great until approximately 8:40 p.m. BREAUX); programs. But let us not frighten sen- The Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. f iors. They are worried and they are KERRY); worried for the children and for the b 2055 The Senator from Nebraska (Mr. children’s children. AFTER RECESS KERREY); So I know my colleague is committed The Senator from New Jersey (Mr. and I am committed and we are com- The recess having expired, the House TORRICELLI). mitted to work to continue to was called to order by the Speaker at 8 The Senator from Nevada (Mr. REID); strengthen Medicare, to strengthen So- o’clock and 55 minutes p.m. The Senator from West Virginia (Mr. cial Security. But let us not set off the f ROCKEFELLER); alarm. I am very concerned that there JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE The Senator from North Dakota (Mr. are people on the other side of the aisle DORGAN); and that are doing just that. Let us main- AND SENATE HELD PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF HOUSE The Senator from Vermont (Mr. tain our solid positions that these are LEAHY). important programs, but we have to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 194 TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE The Assistant to the Sergeant at move ahead constructively and not set Arms announced the Acting Dean of the alarm bells. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency So education, child care, health care, Roble Olhaye, Ambassador of the Re- these are all things that people care The Speaker of the House presided. public of Djibouti. about; and that is why I am so enthu- The Assistant to the Sergeant at The Acting Dean of the Diplomatic siastic about the State of the Union Arms, Mr. Bill Sims, announced the Corps entered the Hall of the House of this evening. I look forward to hearing Vice President and Members of the Representatives and took the seat re- it. We just talked about a few of the U.S. Senate, who entered the Hall of served for him. proposals. But food safety, genetic dis- the House of Representatives, the Vice The Assistant to the Sergeant at crimination, this is a State of the President taking the chair at the right Arms announced the Chief Justice of Union message that is solid, and it is of the Speaker, and the Members of the the United States and the Associate dedicated to the people of this country. Senate the seats reserved for them. Justices of the Supreme Court of the I want to thank my colleague, the The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints United States. gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. as members of the committee on the The Chief Justice of the United PALLONE), again for discussing the part of the House to escort the Presi- States and the Associate Justices of State of the Union. I know we are com- dent of the United States into the the Supreme Court of the United mitted to making sure that this will be Chamber: States entered the Hall of the House of a productive session, that we are here The gentleman from Texas (Mr. to focus on what really matters to real Representatives and took the seats re- ARMEY); served for them in front of the Speak- people to solve their problems, and this The gentleman from Texas (Mr. is a good kickoff to an agenda that er’s rostrum. DELAY); The Assistant to the Sergeant at matters to real people. The gentleman from Ohio (Mr. I thank my colleague again for lead- Arms announced the Cabinet of the BOEHNER); ing this special order. President of the United States. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I want The gentleman from California (Mr. The members of the Cabinet of the to thank the gentlewoman from New COX); President of the United States entered The gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. York (Mrs. LOWEY) again. I think she the Hall of the House of Representa- really summed up what tonight is all DICKEY); tives and took the seats reserved for about, and that is trying it help the av- The gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. erage American, the family, the chil- HUTCHINSON); At 9 o’clock and 9 minutes p.m., the dren. That is what my constituents and The gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Sergeant at Arms, Mr. Wilson I am sure all of our constituents are GEPHARDT); Livingood, announced the President of telling us; and, also, we are doing it in The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. the United States. the context of this balanced budget. BONIOR); The President of the United States, The President keeps saying over and The gentleman from California (Mr. escorted by the committee of Senators over again, look, we passed the Bal- FAZIO); and Representatives, entered the Hall anced Budget Act this past summer in The gentlewoman from Connecticut of the House of Representatives, and 1997. We are meeting the guidelines of (Mrs. KENNELLY); stood at the Clerk’s desk. that. Even within that we can still help The gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. (Applause, the Members rising.) with some of these other pro-family BERRY); and The SPEAKER. Members of the Con- measures. Many of them, as my col- The gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. gress, I have the high privilege and the leagues know, either cost no money or SNYDER). distinct honor of presenting to you the very little money and in the long run The VICE PRESIDENT. The Presi- President of the United States. actually saved the Federal Government dent of the Senate, at the direction of (Applause, the Members rising.) money. He keeps stressing that. that body, appoints the following Sen- f I think that is important in the con- ators as members of the committee on text of what he is going to state to- the part of the Senate to escort the THE STATE OF THE UNION AD- night. But I think it is a very auspi- President of the United States into the DRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF cious beginning for 1998; and we have to House Chamber: THE UNITED STATES work hard, as Democrats, to make sure The Senator from Mississippi (Mr. The PRESIDENT. Mr. Speaker, Mr. that the pro-family, pro-child agenda LOTT); Vice President, Members of the 105th gets passed and that we can bring our The Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Congress, distinguished guests, my fel- Republican colleagues along. NICKLES); low Americans, since the last time we Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance The Senator from Florida (Mr. met in this Chamber, America has lost of my time. MACK); two patriots and fine public servants. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H31 Though they sat on opposite sides of gives the American people the tools have a simple, four-word answer: save the aisle, Representatives Walter Capps they need to make the most of their Social Security first. and SONNY BONO shared a deep love for own lives. Tonight I propose that we reserve 100 this House and an unshakable commit- We have moved past the sterile de- percent of the surplus, that is every ment to improving the lives of all our bate between those who say govern- penny of any surplus, until we have people. ment is the enemy and those who say taken all the necessary measures to In the past few weeks, they have both government is the answer. My fellow strengthen the Social Security system been eulogized. Tonight I think we Americans, we have found a third way. for the 21st century. Let us say, let us should begin by sending a message to We have the smallest government in 35 say to all Americans watching tonight, their families and their friends that we years, but a more progressive one. We whether you are 70 or 50 or whether celebrate their lives and give thanks to have a smaller government, but a you just started paying into the sys- their service to our Nation. stronger Nation. tem, Social Security will be there For 209 years, it has been the Presi- We are moving steadily toward an when you need it. dent’s duty to report to you on the even stronger America in the 21st Cen- Let us make this commitment: So- State of the Union. Because of the hard tury. An economy that offers oppor- cial Security first. Let’s do that to- work and high purpose of the American tunity. A society rooted in responsibil- gether. people, these are good times for Amer- ity. And a Nation that lives as a com- I also want to say that all the Amer- ica. We have more than 14 million new munity. ican people who are watching us to- jobs. The lowest unemployment in 24 First, Americans in this Chamber night should be invited to join in this years. The lowest core inflation in 30 and across our Nation have pursued a discussion, in facing these issues years. Incomes are rising, and we have new strategy for prosperity: Fiscal dis- squarely and forming a true consensus the highest homeownership in history. cipline to cut interest rates and spur on how we should proceed. Crime has dropped for a record five growth; investments in education and We will start by conducting non- years in a row and the welfare rolls are skills in science and technology and partisan forums in every region of the at their lowest level in 27 years. Our transportation to prepare our people country, and I hope that lawmakers of leadership in the world is unrivaled. for the new economy; new markets for both parties will participate. We will Ladies and gentlemen, the state of our American products and American hold the White House conference on So- union is strong. workers. cial Security in December, and one But with barely 700 days left in the When I took office, the deficit for year from now I will convene the lead- 20th Century, this is not a time to rest; 1998 was projected to be $357 billion, ers of Congress to craft historic bipar- it is a time to build, to build the Amer- and heading higher. This year, our defi- tisan legislation to achieve a landmark ica within our reach. cit is projected to be $10 billion, and for our generation, a Social Security An America where everybody has a heading lower. For three decades, six system that is strong in the 21st cen- chance to get ahead with hard work. presidents have come before you to tury. Where every citizen can live in a safe warn of the damage deficits pose to our In an economy that honors oppor- community. Where families are strong, Nation. Tonight, I come before you to tunity, all Americans must be able to schools are good, and all our young announce that the Federal deficit, once reap the reward of prosperity. Because people can go on to college. An Amer- so incomprehensibly large that it had these times are good, we can afford to ica where scientists find cures for dis- 11 zeros, will be simply zero. take one simple, sensible step to help eases from diabetes to Alzheimer’s to I will submit to Congress for 1999 the millions of workers struggling to pro- AIDS. An America where every child first balanced budget in 30 years. And if vide for their families. We should raise can stretch a hand across a keyboard we hold fast to fiscal discipline, we the minimum wage. and reach every book ever written, may balance the budget this year, 4 The information age is first and fore- every painting ever painted, every years ahead of schedule. You can all be most an education age in which edu- symphony ever composed. Where gov- proud of that because turning a sea of cation must start at birth and continue ernment provides the opportunity and red ink into black is no miracle. It is throughout a lifetime. citizens honor the responsibility to the product of hard work by the Amer- Last year from this podium I said give something back to their commu- ican people and of two visionary ac- that education has to be our highest nities. An America which leads the tions in Congress: the courageous vote priority. I laid out a ten-point plan to world to new heights of peace and pros- in 1993 that led to a cut in the deficit move us forward and urged all of us to perity. of 90 percent and the truly historic bi- let politics stop at the schoolhouse This is the America we have begun to partisan balanced budget agreement door. Since then, this Congress, across build; this is the America we can leave passed by this Congress. party lines, and the American people to our children if we join together to Here is the really good news. If we have responded in the most important finish the work at hand. Let us maintain our resolve, we will produce year for education in a generation, ex- strengthen our Nation for the 21st Cen- balanced budgets as far as the eye can panding public school choice, opening tury. see. We must not go back to unwise the way to 3,000 new charter schools, Rarely have Americans lived through spending or untargeted tax cuts that working to connect every classroom in so much change, in so many ways, in so risk reopening the deficit. Last year, the country to the information super- short a time. Quietly but with gather- together, we enacted targeted tax cuts highway, committing to expand Head ing force, the ground has shifted be- so that the typical middle class family Start to a million children, launching neath our feet, as we have moved into will now have the lowest tax rates in 20 America Reads, sending literally thou- an Information Age, a global economy, years. sands of college students into our ele- a truly new world. My plan to balance the budget next mentary schools to make sure all our For five years now, we have met the year includes both new investments 8-year-olds can read. challenge of these changes, as Ameri- and new tax cuts targeted to the needs Last year I proposed and you passed cans have at every turning point in our of working families: for education, for 220,000 new Pell Grant scholarships for history, by renewing the very idea of child care, for the environment. deserving students. Student loans are America: widening the circle of oppor- But whether the issue is tax cuts or already less expensive and easier to tunity, deepening the meaning of our spending, I ask all of you to meet this repay. Now you get to deduct the inter- freedom, forging a more perfect union. test: approve only those priorities that est. Families all over America now can We have shaped a new kind of govern- can actually be accomplished without put their savings into new tax-free edu- ment for the Information Age. I thank adding a dime to the deficit. cation IRAs. And this year for the first the Vice President for his leadership Now, if we balance the budget for 2 years of college families will get a and the Congress for its support in next year, it is projected that we will $1,500 tax credit, a Hope Scholarship building a government that is leaner, then have a sizable surplus in the years that will cover the cost of most com- more flexible, a catalyst for new ideas. that immediately follow. What should munity college tuition. And for junior And most of all, a government that we do with this projected surplus? I and senior year, graduate school and H32 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 job training, there is a lifetime learn- that they can get the guidance and we’ve been creating millions of new ing credit. You did that and you should hope they need so they can know that jobs. So this year we will forge new be very proud of it. they too will be able to go on to col- partnerships with Latin America, Asia And because of these actions, I have lege. and Europe, and we should pass the something to say to every family lis- As we enter the 21st century, the new African Trade Act. It has biparti- tening to us tonight: Your children can global economy requires us to seek op- san support. go on to college. If you know a child portunity not just at home but in all I will also renew my request for the from a poor family, tell her not to give the markets of the world. We must fast track negotiating authority nec- up. She can go on to college. If you shape this global economy, not shrink essary to open more new markets, cre- know a young couple struggling with from it. In the last 5 years we have led ate more new jobs, which every Presi- bills, worried they won’t be able to the way in opening new markets with dent has had for two decades. send their children to college, tell 240 trade agreements that remove for- You know, whether we like it or not, them not to give up. Their children can eign barriers to products bearing the in ways that are mostly positive, the go on to college. If you know somebody proud stamp ‘‘Made in the USA’’. world’s economies are more and more who’s caught in a dead-end job and Today, record high exports account interconnected and interdependent. afraid he can’t afford the classes nec- for fully one-third of our economic Today an economic crisis anywhere can essary to get better jobs for the rest of growth. I want to keep them going, be- affect economies everywhere. Recent his life, tell him not to give up. He can cause that’s the way to keep America months have brought serious financial go on to college. growing and to advance a safer, more problems to Thailand, Indonesia, South Because of the things that have been stable world. Korea and beyond. done, we can make college as universal Now, all of you know, whatever your Now, why should Americans be con- in the 21st century as high school is views are, that I think this is a great cerned about this? First, these coun- today. And, my friends, that will opportunity for America. I know there tries are our customers. If they sink change the face and future of America. is opposition to more comprehensive into recession, they won’t be able to We have opened wide the doors of the trade agreements. I have listened care- buy the goods we’d like to sell them. world’s best system of higher edu- fully, and I believe that the opposition Second, they are also our competitors. cation. Now we must make our public is rooted in two fears: first, that our So if their currencies lose their value elementary and secondary schools the trading partners will have lower envi- and go down, then the price of their world’s best as well by raising stand- ronmental and labor standards which goods will drop, flooding our market ards, raising expectations and raising will give them an unfair advantage in and others with much cheaper goods, accountability. our market and do their own people no which makes it a lot tougher for our Thanks to the actions of this Con- favors even if there’s more business; people to compete. And finally, they gress last year, we will soon have, for and, second, that if we have more are our strategic partners. Their stabil- the very first time, a voluntary na- trade, more of our workers will lose ity bolsters our security. tional test based on national standards their jobs and have to start over. The American economy remains in 4th grade reading and 8th grade I think we should seek to advance sound and strong, and I want to keep it math. worker and environmental standards that way. But because the turmoil in Parents have a right to know wheth- around the world. I have made it abun- Asia will have an impact on all the er their children are mastering the ba- dantly clear that it should be a part of world’s economies, including ours, sics, and every parent already knows our trade agenda, but we cannot influ- making that negative impact as small the key: good teachers and small class- ence other countries’ decisions if we as possible is the right thing to do for es. Tonight I propose the first ever na- send them a message that we’re back- America, and the right thing to do for tional effort to reduce class size in the ing away from trade with them. This a safer world. early grades. My balanced budget will year I will send legislation to Congress Our policy is clear: No nation can re- help to hire 100,000 new teachers who and ask other nations to join us to cover if it does not reform itself. But have passed a State competency test. fight the most intolerable labor prac- when nations are willing to undertake Now, with these teachers, listen, with tice of all: Abusive child labor. serious economic reform, we should these teachers we will actually be able We should also offer help and hope to help them do it. So I call on Congress to reduce class size in the first, second those Americans temporarily left be- to renew America’s commitment to the and third grades to an average of 18 hind by the global marketplace or by International Monetary Fund. I think students a class all across America. the march of technology, which may we should say to all the people we are Now, if I have got the math right, have nothing to do with trade. That’s trying to represent here that preparing more teachers teaching smaller classes why we have more than doubled fund- for a far-off storm that may reach our requires more classrooms. So I also ing for training dislocated workers shores is far wiser than ignoring the propose a school construction tax cut since 1993. And if my new budget is thunder until the clouds are just over- to help communities modernize or adopted, we will triple funding. That’s head. build 5,000 schools. why we must do more, and more quick- A strong Nation rests on the rock of We must also demand greater ac- ly, to help workers who lose their jobs responsibility. A society rooted in re- countability. When we promote a child for whatever reason. You know, we sponsibility must first promote the from grade to grade who hasn’t mas- help communities in a special way value of work, not welfare. We can be tered the work, we don’t do that child when their military base closes. We proud that after decades of finger- any favors. It is time to end social pro- ought to help them in the same way if pointing and failure, together we ended motion in America’s schools. their factory closes. the old welfare system, and we are now Last year, last year in Chicago, they Again, I ask the Congress to continue replacing welfare checks with pay- made that decision, not to hold our its bipartisan work to consolidate the checks. children back but to lift them up. Chi- tangle of training programs we have Last year, after a record 4-year de- cago stopped social promotion and today into one single GI bill for work- cline in welfare rolls, I challenged our started mandatory summer school to ers, a simple skills grant so people can, Nation to move 2 million more Ameri- help students who are behind to catch on their own, move quickly to new cans off welfare by the year 2000. I am up. I propose, I propose to help other jobs, to higher incomes and brighter fu- pleased to report we have also met that communities follow Chicago’s lead. tures. goal, 2 full years ahead of schedule. Let’s say to them, stop promoting chil- Now, we all know in every way in life This is a grand achievement, the sum dren who don’t learn and we will give change is not always easy, but we have of many acts of individual courage, you the tools to make sure they do. to decide whether we’re going to try to persistence and hope. For 13 years, I also ask this Congress to support hold it back and hide from it or reap Elaine Kinslow of Indianapolis, Indi- our efforts to enlist colleges and uni- its benefits. And remember the big pic- ana, was on and off welfare. Today, she versities to reach out to disadvantaged ture here. While we’ve been entering is a dispatcher with a van company, children starting in the 6th grade so into hundreds of new trade agreements, she saved enough money to move her January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H33 family into a good neighborhood, and tobacco industry if it keeps marketing for five years in a row all across Amer- she is helping other welfare recipients to our children. Now, tomorrow, like ica. Now we need to finish the job of go to work. every day, 3,000 children will start putting 100,000 more police on our Elaine Kinslow and all those like her smoking, and 1,000 will die early as a streets. are the real heroes of the welfare revo- result. Let this Congress be remem- Again, I ask Congress to pass a juve- lution. There are millions like her all bered as the Congress that saved their nile crime bill that provides more pros- across America, and I am happy she lives. ecutors and probation officers to crack could join the First Lady tonight. In the new economy, most parents down on gangs and guns and drugs and Elaine, we are very proud of you. work harder than ever. They face a bar violent juveniles from buying guns Please stand up. constant struggle to balance their obli- for life. And, I ask you to dramatically We still have a lot more to do, all of gations to be good workers, and their expand our support for after-school us, to make welfare reform a success, even more important obligations to be programs. I think every American providing child care, helping families good parents. should know that most juvenile crime move closer to available jobs, challeng- The Family and Medical Leave Act is committed between the hours of 3 in ing more companies to join our wel- was the very first bill I was privileged the afternoon and 8 at night. We can fare-to-work partnership, increasing to sign into law as President in 1993. keep so many of our children out of child support collections from deadbeat Since then, about 15 million people trouble in the first place if we give parents who have a duty to support have taken advantage of it, and I have them some place to go other than the their own children. met a lot of them all across this coun- streets, and we ought to do it. I also want to thank Congress for re- try. I ask you to extend that law to Drug use is on the decline. I thank storing some of the benefits to immi- cover 10 million more workers and to General McCaffrey for his leadership, grants who are here legally and work- give parents time off when they have and I thank this Congress for passing ing hard, and I hope you will finish to go see their children’s teachers or the largest antidrug budget in history. that job this year. take them to the doctor. Now I ask you to join me in a We have to make it possible for all Child care is the next frontier we groundbreaking effort to hire 1,000 new hard-working families to meet their must face to enable people to succeed Border Patrol agents and to deploy the most important responsibilities. Two at home and at work. Last year I most sophisticated available new tech- years ago, we helped guarantee that cohosted the very first White House nologies to help close the door on drugs Americans can keep their health insur- Conference on Child Care with one of at our borders. Police, prosecutors and ance when they change jobs. Last year, our foremost experts, America’s First prevention programs, as good as they we extended health care to up to 5 mil- Lady. From all corners of America we are, they cannot work if our court sys- lion children. This year, I challenge heard the same message without regard tem does not work. Today there are Congress to take the next historic to region or income or political affili- large numbers of vacancies in our Fed- steps. ation: We have to raise the quality of eral courts. Here is what the Chief Jus- One hundred sixty million of our fel- child care. We have to make it safer. tice of the United States wrote: Judi- low citizens are in managed care plans. We have to make it more affordable. cial ‘‘vacancies cannot remain at such These plans save money, and they can So here is my plan: Help families to high levels indefinitely without erod- improve care. But medical decisions pay for child care for 1 million more ing the quality of justice.’’ I simply ought to be made by medical doctors, children. Scholarships and background ask the United States Senate to heed not insurance company accountants. I checks for child care workers, and a this plea and vote on the highly quali- urge this Congress to reach across the new emphasis on early learning. Tax fied nominees before you up or down. aisle and write into law a Consumer credits for businesses that provide We must exercise responsibility not Bill of Rights that says this: You have child care for their employees. And the just at home, but around the world. On the right to know all your medical op- larger child care tax credit for working the eve of a new century, we have the tions, not just the cheapest. You have families. power and the duty to build a new era the right to choose the doctor you Now, if you pass my plan, what this of peace and security. But make no want for the care you need. You have means is that a family of 4 with an in- mistake about it, today’s possibilities the right to emergency room care, come of $35,000 and high child care are not tomorrow’s guarantees. Amer- wherever and whenever you need it. costs will no longer pay a single penny ica must stand against the poisoned ap- You have the right to keep your medi- of Federal income tax. peals of extreme nationalism. We must cal records confidential. Now, tradi- You know, I think this is such a big combat an unholy axis of new threats tional care or managed care, every issue with me because of my own per- from terrorists, international crimi- American deserves quality care. sonal experience. I have often wondered nals and drug traffickers. These 21st Millions of Americans between the how my mother when she was a young century predators feed on technology ages of 55 and 65 have lost their health widow would have been able to go away and the free flow of information and insurance. Some are retired, some are to school and get an education and ideas and people, and they will be all laid off, some lose their coverage when come back and support me if my grand- the more lethal if weapons of mass de- their spouses retire. After a lifetime of parents had not been able to take care struction fall into their hands. work, they are left with nowhere to of me. She and I were really very To meet these challenges, we are turn. So I ask the Congress, let these lucky. How many other families have helping to write international rules of hard-working Americans buy into the never had that same opportunity? The the road for the 21st century, protect- Medicare system. It will not add a dime truth is, we do not know the answer to ing those who join the family of na- to the deficit, but the peace of mind it that question, but we do know what tions, and isolating those who do not. will provide will be priceless. the answer should be. Not a single Within days, I will ask the Senate for Next, we must help parents protect American family should ever have to its advice and consent to make Hun- their children from the gravest health choose between the job they need and gary, Poland and the Czech Republic threat that they face, an epidemic of the child they love. the newest members of NATO. For 50 teen smoking, spread by multimillion- A society rooted in responsibility years, NATO contained communism dollar marketing campaigns. I chal- must provide safe streets, safe schools, and kept America and Europe secure. lenge Congress, let’s pass bipartisan, and safe neighborhoods. We pursued a Now these three formerly Communist comprehensive legislation that will im- strategy of more police, tougher pun- countries have said yes to democracy. I prove public health, protect our to- ishment and smarter prevention, with ask the Senate to say yes to them, our bacco farmers, and change the way to- crime fighting partnerships with local new allies. By taking in new members bacco companies do business forever. law enforcement and citizen groups and working closely with new partners, Let’s do what it takes to bring teen where the rubber hits the road. I can including Russia and Ukraine, NATO smoking down. Let’s raise the price of report to you tonight that it is work- can help to assure that Europe is a cigarettes by up to $1.50 a pack over ing. Violent crime is down, robbery is stronghold for peace in the 21st cen- the next 10 years, with penalties on the down, assault is down, burglary is down tury. H34 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 Next, I will ask Congress to continue wants to stop them from completing Under the leadership of Vice Presi- its support for our troops and their their mission. dent GORE, we have reduced the Fed- mission in Bosnia. This Christmas, Hil- I know I speak for everyone in this eral payroll by 300,000 workers, cut lary and I traveled to Sarajevo with chamber, Republicans and Democrats, 16,000 pages of regulation, eliminated Senator and Mrs. Dole and a bipartisan when I say to Saddam Hussein: You hundreds of programs, and improved congressional delegation. We saw chil- cannot defy the will of the world. And the operations of virtually every gov- dren playing in the streets where two when I say to him: You have used ernment agency. But we can do more. years ago they were hiding from snip- weapons of mass destruction before. We Like every taxpayer, I am outraged ers and shells. The shops were filled are determined to deny you the capac- by the reports of abuses by the IRS. We with food, the cafes were alive with ity to use them again. need some changes there: New citizen conversation. Last year, the Senate ratified the advocacy panels, a stronger taxpayer The progress there is unmistakable, Chemical Weapons Convention to pro- advocate, phone lines open 24 hours a but it is not yet irreversible. To take tect our soldiers and citizens from poi- day, relief for innocent taxpayers. Last firm root, Bosnia’s fragile peace still son gas. Now we must act to prevent year, by an overwhelming bipartisan needs the support of American and al- the use of disease as a weapon of war margin, the House of Representatives lied troops when the current NATO and terror. The Biological Weapons passed sweeping IRS reforms. This bill mission ends in June. I think Senator Convention has been in effect for 23 must not now languish in the Senate. Dole actually said it best. He said, this years now. The rules are good, but the Tonight I ask the Senate: Follow the is like being ahead in the fourth quar- enforcement is weak. We must House. Pass the bipartisan package as ter of a football game. Now is not the strengthen it with a new international your first order of business. time to walk off the field and forfeit inspection system to detect and deter I hope to goodness before I finish I the victory. cheating. can think of something to say ‘‘Follow I wish all of you could have seen our In the months ahead, I will pursue the Senate’’ on so I will be out of trou- troops in Tuzla. They are very proud of our security strategy with old allies in ble. what they are doing in Bosnia and we Asia and Europe, and new partners A nation that lives as a community are all very proud of them. from Africa to India and Pakistan, must value all its communities. One of those brave soldiers is sitting from South America to China. And For the past five years, we have with the First Lady tonight, Army Ser- from Belfast to Korea to the Middle worked to bring the spark of private geant Michael Tolbert. His father was a East, America will continue to stand enterprise to inner-city and poor rural decorated Vietnam vet. After college in with those who stand for peace. areas with community development Colorado, he joined the Army. Last Finally, it is long past time to make banks, more commercial loans into year, he led an Infantry unit that good on our debt to the United Nations. poor neighborhoods, cleanups of pol- stopped a mob of extremists from tak- More and more, we are working with luted sites for development. ing over a radio station that is a voice other Nations to achieve common Under the continued leadership of the of democracy and tolerance in Bosnia. goals. If we want America to lead, we Vice President, we proposed to triple Thank you very much, Sergeant, for have got to set a good example. As we the number of empowerment zones to what you represent. Please stand up. see so clearly in Bosnia, allies who give business incentives to invest in In Bosnia, and around the world, our share our goals can also share our bur- those areas. We should also give poor men and women in uniform always do dens. families more help to move into homes their mission well. Our mission must In this new era, our freedom and of their own, and we should use tax be to keep them well-trained and independence are actually enriched, cuts to spur the construction of more ready, to improve their quality of life, not weakened, by our increasing inter- low-income housing. and to provide the 21st Century weap- dependence with other nations, but we Last year this Congress took strong ons they need to defeat any enemy. have to do our part. action to help the District of Columbia. I ask Congress to join me in pursuing Our Founders set America on a per- Let us renew our resolve to make our an ambitious agenda to reduce the seri- manent course toward ‘‘a more perfect capital city a great city for all who live ous threat of weapons of mass destruc- union.’’ To all of you I say it is a jour- and visit here. tion. This year, four decades after it ney we can only make together, living Our cities are the vibrant hubs of was first proposed by President Eisen- as one community. great metropolitan areas. They are hower, a comprehensive nuclear test First, we have to continue to reform still the gateways for new immigrants ban is within reach. By ending nuclear our government, the instrument of our from every continent who come here to testing we can help to prevent the de- national community. work for their own American dreams. velopment of new and more dangerous Everyone knows elections have be- Let’s keep our cities going strong into weapons and make it more difficult for come too expensive, fueling a fund- the 21st century. They are a very im- non-nuclear states to build them. raising arms race. This year, by March portant part of our future. I am pleased to announce that four the 6th, at long last the Senate will ac- Our communities are only as healthy former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of tually vote on bipartisan campaign fi- as the air our children breathe, the Staff, Generals John Shalikashvili, nance reform proposed by Senators water they drink, the Earth they will Colin Powell, David Jones and Admiral MCCAIN and FEINGOLD. Let us be clear: inherit. William Crowe, have endorsed this A vote against McCain-Feingold is a Last year we put in place the tough- treaty, and I ask the Senate to approve vote for soft money and for the status est ever controls on smog and soot. We it this year. quo. I ask you to strengthen our de- moved to protect Yellowstone, the Ev- Together, we must also confront the mocracy and pass campaign reform erglades, Lake Tahoe. We expanded new hazards of chemical and biological this year. every community’s right to know weapons and the outlaw states, terror- But at least equally important, we about toxics that threaten their chil- ists, and organized criminals seeking have to address the real reason for the dren. to acquire them. explosion in campaign costs: the high Just yesterday our food safety plan Saddam Hussein has spent the better cost of media advertising. For the folks took effect, using new signs to protect part of this decade and much of his na- watching at home, those were the consumers from dangers like e-coli and tion’s wealth not on providing for the groans of pain in the audience. salmonella. Iraqi people but on developing nuclear, I will formally request that the Fed- Tonight I ask you to join me in chemical and biological weapons and eral Communications Commission act launching a new clean water initiative, the missiles to deliver them. The to provide free or reduced-cost tele- a far-reaching effort to clean our riv- United Nations weapons inspectors vision time for candidates who observe ers, our lakes and our coastal waters have done a truly remarkable job, find- spending limits voluntarily. The air- for our children. ing and destroying more of Iraq’s arse- waves are a public trust and broad- Our overriding environmental chal- nal than was destroyed during the en- casters also have to help us in this ef- lenge tonight is the worldwide problem tire Gulf War. Now, Saddam Hussein fort to strengthen our democracy. of climate change, global warming, the January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H35 gathering crisis that requires world- from all our neighborhoods, when we that science serves humanity, not the wide action. make sure all parents have the child other way around. We must prevent the The vast majority of scientists have care they need, we are helping to build misuse of genetic tests to discriminate concluded unequivocally that if we do one Nation. against any American. And we must not reduce the emission of greenhouse We, in this Chamber and in this gov- ratify the ethical consensus of the sci- gases at some point in the next cen- ernment, must do all we can to address entific and religious communities and tury, we will disrupt our climate and the continuing American challenge to ban the cloning of human beings. put our children and grandchildren at build one America. But we will only We should enable all the world’s peo- risk. move forward if all our fellow citizens, ple to explore the far reaches of cyber- This past December, America led the including every one of you at home space. Think of this: The first time I world to reach a historic agreement, watching tonight, is also committed to made a State of the Union speech to committing our Nation to reduce this cause. We must work together, you, only a handful of physicists used greenhouse gas emissions through mar- learn together, live together, serve to- the Worldwide Web. Literally just a ket forces, new technologies, energy ef- gether. On the forge of common enter- handful of people. Now, in schools and ficiency. prise, Americans of all backgrounds libraries, homes and businesses, mil- We have it in our power to act right can hammer out a common identity. lions and millions of Americans surf here, right now. I propose $6 billion in We see it today in the United States the net everyday. tax cuts and research and development military, in the Peace Corps, in We must give parents the tools they to encourage innovation, renewable en- AmeriCorps. Wherever people of all need to help protect their children ergy, fuel-efficient cars, energy-effi- races and backgrounds come together from inappropriate material on the cient homes. in a shared endeavor and get a fair Internet, but we also must make sure Every time we have acted to heal our chance, we do just fine. With shared that we protect the exploding global environment, pessimists told us it values and meaningful opportunities commercial potential of the internet. would hurt the economy. Well, today and honest communication and citizen We can do the kinds of things that we our economy is the strongest in a gen- service, we can unite a diverse people need to do and still protect our kids. eration. And our environment is the in freedom and mutual respect. We are For one thing, I ask Congress to step cleanest in a generation. We have al- many. We must be one. up support for building the next gen- ways found a way to clean the environ- In that spirit, let us lift our eyes to eration Internet. It’s getting kind of ment and grow the economy at the the new millennium. How will we mark clogged, you know, and the next gen- same time. And when it comes to glob- that passage? It just happens once eration Internet will operate at speeds al warming, we will do it again. every thousand years. up to a thousand times faster than Finally, communities means living This year Hillary and I launched the today. White House Millennium Program to Even as we explore this innerspace in by the defining American value, the promote America’s creativity and inno- the new millennium, we’re going to ideal heard round the world, that we vation and to preserve our heritage and open new frontiers in outer space. are all created equal. Throughout our culture into the 21st century. Our cul- Throughout all history humankind has history we haven’t always honored that ture lives in every community, and had only one place to call home: Our ideal, and we have never fully lived up every community has places of historic planet earth. Beginning this year, 1998, to it. value that tell our stories as Ameri- men and women from 16 countries will Often it is easier to believe that our cans. We should protect them. I am build a foothold in the heavens. The differences matter more than what we proposing a public-private partnership International Space Station, with its have in common. It may be easier, but to advance our arts and humanities vast expanses, scientists and engineers it is wrong. What must we do in our and to celebrate the millennium by will actually set sail on an uncharted day and generation to make sure that saving America’s treasures, great and sea of limitless mystery and unlimited America truly becomes one Nation? small. potential, and this October a true What do we have to do? We are becom- And while we honor the past, let us American hero, a veteran pilot of 149 ing more and more diverse. Do you be- imagine the future. combat missions and one five-hour lieve we can become one Nation? Think about this, the entire store of space flight that changed the world The answer cannot be to dwell on our human knowledge now doubles every 5 will return to the heavens. Godspeed, differences but to build on our shared years. In the 1980s, scientists identified JOHN GLENN. values. We all cherish family and faith, the gene causing cystic fibrosis. It took JOHN, you will carry with you Ameri- freedom and responsibility. We all 9 years. ca’s hopes. And on your uniform once want our children to grow up in a world Last year scientists located the gene again you will carry America’s flag, where their talents are matched by that causes Parkinson’s disease in only marking the unbroken connection be- their opportunities. 9 days. Within a decade, gene chips will tween the deeds of America’s past and I have launched this national initia- offer a road map for prevention of ill- the daring of America’s future. tive on race to help us recognize our nesses throughout a lifetime. Soon we Nearly 200 years ago a tattered flag, common interests and to bridge the op- will be able to carry all the phone calls its broad stripes and bright stars still portunity gaps that are keeping us on Mother’s Day on a single strand of gleaming through the smoke of a fierce from becoming one America. fiber the width of a human hair. A battle moved Francis Scott Key to Let us begin by recognizing what we child born in 1998 may well live to see scribble a few word on the back of an still must overcome. Discrimination the 22nd century. envelope, the words that became our against any American is un-American. Tonight, as part of our gift to the national anthem. Today that Star We must vigorously enforce the laws millennium, I propose a 21st Century Spangled Banner, along with the Dec- that make it illegal. Research Fund for path-breaking sci- laration of Independence, the Constitu- I ask your help to end the backlog at entific inquiry, the largest funding in- tion and the Bill of Rights are on dis- the Equal Employment Opportunity crease in history for the National Insti- play just a short walk from here. They Commission. Sixty thousand of our fel- tutes of Health, the National Science are America’s treasures and we must low citizens are waiting in line for jus- Foundation, the National Cancer Insti- also save them for the ages. tice, and we should act now to end tute. I ask all Americans to support our their wait. We have already discovered genes for project to restore all our treasures so We should also recognize that the breast cancer and diabetes. I ask you that the generations of the 21st cen- greatest progress we can make toward to support this initiative so ours will tury can see for themselves the images building one America lies in the be the generation that finally wins the and the words that are the old and con- progress we make for all Americans war against cancer and begins a revolu- tinuing glory of America, an America without regard to race. When we open tion in our fight against all deadly dis- that has continued to rise through the doors of college to all Americans, eases. every age, against every challenge, of when we rid all our streets of crime, As important as all this scientific people of great works and greater pos- when there are jobs available to people progress is, we must continue to see sibilities who have always, always H36 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 found the wisdom and strength to come The following Members (at the re- S. 1213. An act to establish a National together as one nation, to widen the quest of Mr. NEUMANN) to revise and Ocean Council, a Commission on Ocean Pol- circle of opportunity, to deepen the extend their remarks and include ex- icy, and for other purposes, and in addition, meaning of our freedom, to form that traneous material: to the Committee(s) on Science and Trans- portation and Infrastructure, for a period to more perfect union. Let that be our Mr. CRANE, for 5 minutes, on January be subsequently determined by the Speaker, gift to the 21st century. God bless you 28. in each case for consideration of such provi- and God bless the United States. f sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the (Applause, the Members rising.) committee concerned. At 10 o’clock and 25 minutes p.m. the EXTENSION OF REMARKS S. 1566. An act to amend the Soldiers’ and President of the United States, accom- By unanimous consent, permission to Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 to protect the panied by the committee of escort, re- revise and extend remarks was granted voting rights of military personnel, and for other purposes, and in addition, to the Com- tired from the Hall of the House of to: mittee(s) on Judiciary and Veterans’ Affairs, Representatives. The following Members (at the re- for a period to be subsequently determined The Assistant to the Sergeant at quest of Mr. UNDERWOOD) and to in- by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Arms escorted the invited guests from clude extraneous matter: ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- the Chamber in the following order: Mr. MILLER of California. risdiction of the committee concerned. The members of the President’s Cabi- Mr. MATSUI. S. Con. Res. 39. A concurrent resolution ex- pressing the sense of the Congress that the net; the Chief Justice and the Associ- Mr. MURTHA. ate Justices of the Supreme Court of German Government should expand and sim- Mr. SERRANO. plify its reparations system, provide repara- the United States; the Acting Dean of Mr. DOYLE. tions to Holocaust survivors in Eastern and the Diplomatic Corps. Ms. ESHOO. Central Europe, and set up a fund to help f Mr. MORAN of Virginia. cover the medical expenses of Holocaust sur- Mrs. MEEK of Florida. vivors. JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED Mr. SKELTON. f The SPEAKER. The Chair declares Mr. FILNER. ADJOURNMENT the joint meeting of the two Houses Mr. BERMAN. now dissolved. Mr. DIXON. Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, pursuant Accordingly, at 10 o’clock and 30 Mr. FAZIO of California. to House Resolution 338, I move that minutes p.m., the joint meeting of the Ms. SANCHEZ. the House do now adjourn in memory two Houses was dissolved. Mr. STARK. of the late Honorable SONNY BONO. The Members of the Senate retired to Mr. GORDON. The motion was agreed to; accord- their Chamber. Mr. VISCLOSKY. ingly (at 10 o’clock and 31 minutes f Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. p.m.), pursuant to House Resolution Mr. UNDERWOOD. 338, and under its previous order, the MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT RE- House adjourned until tomorrow, FERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF Mr. LEVIN. Mr. GEJDENSON. Wednesday, January 28, 1998, at 1 p.m. THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE in memory of the late Honorable SONNY STATE OF THE UNION Mr. LAFALCE. The following Members (at the re- BONO. Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I move quest of Mr. NEUMANN) and to include f that the message of the President be extraneous matter: EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, referred to the Committee of the Whole Mr. TALENT. ETC. House on the State of the Union and Mr. GOODLING. Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, execu- ordered printed. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. tive communications were taken from The motion was agreed to. Mr. KIM. the Speaker’s table and referred as fol- f Mr. BEREUTER. lows: Mr. GILMAN, in two instances. LEAVE OF ABSENCE 5946. A letter from the Acting Adminis- Mr. RILEY. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Mr. SOLOMON. sence was granted to: transmitting the Service’s final rule—Fresh Mr. WELLER. Bartlett Pears Grown in Oregon and Wash- Mr. SCHIFF (at the request of Mr. The following Members (at the re- ington; Reduced Assessment Rate [Docket ARMEY) for today through February 13, quest of Mr. DUNCAN) and to include ex- No. FV97–931–2 FIR] received November 24, on account of illness. traneous matter: 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Mr. ORTIZ (at the request of Mr. GEP- Mr. REGULA. Committee on Agriculture. HARDT) for today through February 3, Mr. FOLEY. 5947. A letter from the Acting Adminis- on account of recovering from surgery. trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Mr. MANTON. Mr. BECERRA (at the request of Mr. transmitting the Service’s final rule—Winter Mr. HALL of Texas. GEPHARDT) for today and the balance of Pears Grown in Oregon, Washington, and Mr. UPTON. the week, on account of medical rea- California; Order Amending the Marketing Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Order [Docket Nos. AO–99–A7; FV96–927–1] re- sons. Mr. THOMAS. ceived November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 Mr. RUSH (at the request of Mr. GEP- Mr. DELLUMS. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- HARDT) for today, on account of a death Mr. WAXMAN. riculture. in the family. 5948. A letter from the Acting Adminis- Mr. ACKERMAN. f trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Mr. HAMILTON. transmitting the Service’s final rule—Revi- SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED f sion to Part 46, Regulations Under the Per- ishable Agricultural Commodities Act By unanimous consent, permission to SENATE BILLS AND CONCURRENT address the House, following the legis- [Docket No. FV97–355] received November 24, RESOLUTION REFERRED 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the lative program and any special orders Bills and a concurrent resolution of Committee on Agriculture. heretofore entered, was granted to: the Senate of the following titles were 5949. A letter from the Acting Adminis- The following Members (at the re- trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, taken from the Speaker’s table and, quest of Mr. UNDERWOOD) to revise and transmitting the Service’s final rule—Rai- under the rule, referred as follows: extend their remarks and include ex- sins Produced From Grapes Grown in Cali- traneous material: S. 191. An act to throttle criminal use of fornia; Modifications to the Raisin Diversion guns; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Program [Docket No. FV97–989–3 IFR] re- Mr. UNDERWOOD, for 5 minutes, today. S. 758. An act to make certain technical ceived November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 Ms. NORTON, for 5 minutes, today. corrections to the Lobbying Disclosure Act U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Mr. ALLEN, for 5 minutes, today. of 1995. riculture. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, for 5 min- S. 1172. An act for the relief of Sylvester 5950. A letter from the Acting Adminis- utes, today. Flis. trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H37 transmitting the Service’s final rule—Mush- 5961. A letter from the Congressional Re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- room Promotion, Research, and Consumer view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health mittee on Agriculture. Information Order; Referendum Procedures Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- 5972. A letter from the Director, Office of [FV–97–705IFR] received December 30, 1997, ice’s final rule—Asian Longhorned Beetle; Regulatory Management and Information, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Quarantine Regulations [Docket No. 96–102– Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mittee on Agriculture. 2] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 ting the Agency’s final rule—Lambda- 5951. A letter from the Acting Adminis- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- cyhalothrin; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP– trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, riculture. 300581; FRL–5755–5] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received transmitting the Service’s final rule—Irish 5962. A letter from the Congressional Re- November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Change in Han- view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- dling Regulation for Area No. 2 [Docket No. Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- culture. FV97–948–1 FIR] received December 31, 1997, ice’s final rule—Mexican Fruit Fly Regula- 5973. A letter from the Director, Office of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tions; Addition of Regulated Area [Docket Regulatory Management and Budget, Envi- mittee on Agriculture. No. 97–113–1] received November 19, 1997, pur- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting 5952. A letter from the Acting Adminis- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- the Agency’s final rule —Tefluthrin; Pes- trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, tee on Agriculture. ticide Tolerance [OPP–300576; FRL–5754–9] transmitting the Service’s final rule—Winter 5963. A letter from the Congressional Re- (RIN: 2070–AB78) received November 24, 1997, Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; In- view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- creased Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV97– Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- mittee on Agriculture. 927–1 FIR] received December 31, 1997, pursu- ice’s final rule—Change in Disease Status of 5974. A letter from the Director, Office of ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Belgium Because of BSE [Docket No. 97–115– Regulatory Management and Budget, Envi- on Agriculture. 1] received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting 5953. A letter from the Acting Adminis- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- the Agency’s final rule —Fipronil; Pesticide trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, riculture. Tolerances [OPP–300587; FRL–5757–4] (RIN: transmitting the Service’s final rule—Grad- 5964. A letter from the Congressional Re- 2070–AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursu- ing and Inspection, General Specifications view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee for Approved Plants and Standards for Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- on Agriculture. Grades of Dairy Product: Revision of User ice’s final rule—Interstate Movement of Im- 5975. A letter from the Director, Office of Fees [DA–97–13] (RIN: 0581–AB50) received ported Plants and Plant Parts [Docket No. Regulatory Management and Information, December 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 96–061–2] (RIN: 0579–AA85) received November Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ting the Agency’s final rule—Fenarimol; Pes- culture. the Committee on Agriculture. ticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions 5954. A letter from the Congressional Re- 5965. A letter from the Congressional Re- [OPP–300559; FRL–5753–5] (RIN: 2070–AB78) re- view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health ceived November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- ice’s final rule—Pine Shoot Beetle; Quar- ice’s final rule—Change in Disease Status of riculture. antined Areas [Docket No. 97–100–1] received Luxembourg Because of BSE [Docket No. 97– 5976. A letter from the Director, Office of December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 118–1] received December 17, 1997, pursuant to Regulatory Management and Information, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- culture. Agriculture. ting the Agency’s final rule—Methyl Salicy- 5955. A letter from the Congressional Re- 5966. A letter from the Congressional Re- late; Establishment of an Exemption from view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Requirement of a Tolerance [OPP–300557; Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- FRL–5746–1] received November 24, 1997, pur- ice’s final rule—Mediterranean Fruit Fly; ice’s final rule—Karnal Bunt; Additions to suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- Removal of an Area From Quarantine [Dock- Regulated Areas [Docket No. 96–016–26] (RIN: tee on Agriculture. et No. 97–056–8] received November 24, 1997, 0579–AA83) received December 1, 1997, pursu- 5977. A letter from the Director, Office of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Regulatory Management and Information, mittee on Agriculture. on Agriculture. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 5956. A letter from the Congressional Re- 5967. A letter from the Congressional Re- ting the Agency’s final rule—Fomesafen; view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- tions [OPP–300571; FRL–5752–8] (RIN: 2070– ice’s final rule—Karnal Bunt; Approved ice’s final rule—Brucellosis in Cattle; State AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant Treatments [Docket No. 96–016–27] (RIN: and Area Classifications; Arkansas [Docket to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 0579–AA83) received December 9, 1997, pursu- No. 97–108–1] received December 4, 1997, pur- Agriculture. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- 5978. A letter from the Director, Office of on Agriculture. tee on Agriculture. Regulatory Management and Information, 5957. A letter from the Congressional Re- 5968. A letter from the Congressional Re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health ting the Agency’s final rule—Cyromazine; Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- ice’s final rule—Cattle Imported in BOND for ice’s final rule—Karnal Bunt; Compensation tions [OPP–300588; FRL–5758–2] (RIN: 2070– Feeding and Return to Mexico [Docket No. for Wheat Seed and Straw in the 1995–1996 AB78) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 94–076–2] received December 9, 1997, pursuant Crop Season [Docket No. 96–016–25] (RIN: 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 0579–AA83) received January 5, 1998, pursuant Agriculture. Agriculture. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5979. A letter from the Director, Office of 5958. A letter from the Congressional Re- Agriculture. Regulatory Management and Information, view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 5969. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Revocation of ice’s final rule—Importation of Sliced and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Tolerances for Commodities No Longer Reg- Pre-Packaged Dry-Cured Pork Products ting the Agency’s final rule—Cypermethrin; ulated for Pesticide Residues and Other Ac- [Docket No. 96–066–2] received November 17, Pesticide Tolerance [OPP–300583; FRL–5755–3] tions [OPP–300503A; FRL–5753–1] received De- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the (RIN: 2070–AB78) received November 24, 1997, cember 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Agriculture. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 5959. A letter from the Congressional Re- mittee on Agriculture. culture. view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 5970. A letter from the Director, Office of 5980. A letter from the Director, Office of Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, ice’s final rule—Import/Export User Fees; Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Exemptions [Docket No. 96–089–1] received ting the Agency’s final rule—Zeta- ting the Agency’s final rule—Maleic Hydra- November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Cypermethrin; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP– zide; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Ex- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 300577; FRL–5754–8] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received emptions [OPP–300587; FRL–5754–5] (RIN: culture. November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2070–AB78) received December 3, 1997, pursu- 5960. A letter from the Congressional Re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health culture. on Agriculture. Inspection Service, transmitting the Serv- 5971. A letter from the Director, Office of 5981. A letter from the Director, Office of ice’s final rule—Removal of Mexican Border Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, Regulations [Docket No. 97–037–2] received Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- December 12, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Agency’s final rule—Bifenthrin; Pes- ting the Agency’s final rule—Sodium Chlo- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- ticide Tolerances [OPP–300579; FRL–5754–7] rate; Exemption from Pesticide Tolerance culture. (RIN: 2070–AB78) received November 24, 1997, for Emergency Exemptions [OPP–300574; H38 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 FRL–5754–1] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received De- AB78) received December 12, 1997, pursuant vember 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cember 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Agriculture. culture. culture. 5992. A letter from the Director, Office of 6002. A letter from the Chairman and Chief 5982. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting the Agency’s final rule—Primisulfuron- rule—Loan Policies and Operations; Interest ting the Agency’s final rule—Pyrimethanil; methyl; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Rates and Charges (RIN: 3052–AB81) received Pesticide Tolerance [OPP–300589; FRL–5758–7] Exemptions [OPP–300573; FRL–5753–6] (RIN: December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 2070–AB78) received December 12, 1997, pursu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee culture. riculture. on Agriculture. 6003. A letter from the Administrator, 5983. A letter from the Director, Office of 5993. A letter from the Director, Office of Farm Service Agency, transmitting the Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, Agency’s final rule—1997–Crop Peanuts; Na- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tional Poundage Quota; National Average ting the Agency’s final rule—Fluorine Com- ting the Agency’s final rule—Chlorothalonil; Support Level for Quota and Additional Pea- pounds; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- nuts; and Minimum Commodity Credit Cor- [OPP–300586; FRL–5756–5] (RIN: 2070–AB78) re- tions [OPP–300590; FRL–5759–5] (RIN: 2070– poration Export Edible Sales Price for Addi- ceived December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AB78) received December 10, 1997, pursuant tional Peanuts (RIN: 0560–AF01) received No- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on vember 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. culture. Agriculture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 5984. A letter from the Director, Office of 5994. A letter from the Director, Office of culture. Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, 6004. A letter from the Manager, Federal Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Crop Insurance Corporation, Risk Manage- ting the Agency’s final rule—Tebufenozide; ting the Agency’s final rule—Imidacloprid; ment Agency, transmitting the Agency’s Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- Tolerance Extension for Emergency Exemp- final rule—Pea Crop Insurance Regulations; tions [OPP–300569; FRL–5751–1] (RIN: 2070– tions [OPP–300594; FRL–5760–9] (RIN: 2070– and Common Crop Insurance Regulations, AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant AB78) received December 10, 1997, pursuant Green Pea Crop Insurance Provisions [7 CFR to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Parts 416 and 457] received December 1, 1997, Agriculture. Agriculture. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 5985. A letter from the Director, Office of 5995. A letter from the Director, Office of mittee on Agriculture. Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, 6005. A letter from the Comptroller, De- partment of Defense, transmitting a report Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- of a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act by ting the Agency’s final rule—Fenpropathrin; ting the Agency’s final rule—Myclobutanil; the Department of the Air Force, pursuant Pesticide Tolerance [OPP–300580; FRL–5755–1] Tolerance Extension for Emergency Exemp- to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Committee on Ap- (RIN: 2070–AB78) received November 25, 1997, tions [OPP–300591; FRL–5760–4] (RIN: 2070– propriations. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- AB780 received December 10, 1997, pursuant 6006. A letter from the Assistant Secretary mittee on Agriculture. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on (Force Management Policy), Department of 5986. A letter from the Director, Office of Agriculture. Defense, transmitting the eighth Quadren- Regulatory Management and Information, 5996. A letter from the Director, Office of nial Review of Military Compensation, pur- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, suant to 37 U.S.C. 1008(b); to the Committee ting the Agency’s final rule—Dipropylene Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- on National Security. Glycol Dimethyl Ether; Final Significant ting the Agency’s final rule—Fenoxaprop- 6007. A letter from the Acting Director, De- New Use Rule; Correction [OPPTS–50621C; ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP–300597; fense Finance and Accounting Service, trans- FRL–5757–6] (RIN: 2070–AB27) received No- FRL–5764–1] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received Janu- mitting notification that the Defense Fi- vember 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ary 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); nance and Accounting Service is initiating a 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- to the Committee on Agriculture. cost comparison study of the DoD Retired culture. 5997. A letter from the Director, Office of and Annuitant Payroll functions, pursuant 5987. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- National Security. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting the Agency’s final rule—Bifenthrin; Ex- 6008. A letter from the Acting Director, De- ting the Agency’s final rule—Cyfluthrin; tension of Tolerance for Emergency Exemp- fense Finance and Accounting Service, trans- Pesticide Tolerances [OPP–300582; FRL–5755– tions [OPP–300600; FRL–5764–6] (RIN: 2070– mitting notification that the Defense Fi- 2] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received November 25, AB78) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 nance and Accounting Service is initiating a 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- cost comparison study of the DoD Civilian Committee on Agriculture. riculture. Payroll functions, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 5988. A letter from the Director, Office of 5998. A letter from the Director, Office of nt.; to the Committee on National Security. Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, 6009. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Legislation Division, Department of the Air ting the Agency’s final rule—Fenvalerate; ting the Agency’s final rule—Bifenthrin; Pes- Force, transmitting notification that the Pesticide Tolerances [OPP–300575; FRL–5754– ticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions Commander of Elmendorf Air Force Base, 6] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received November 25, [OPP–300593; FRL–5760–8] (RIN: 2070–AB78) re- Alaska, has conducted a cost comparison to 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ceived January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. reduce the cost of the Central Heat and Committee on Agriculture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Power Plant function, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 5989. A letter from the Director, Office of culture. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on National Secu- Regulatory Management and Information, 5999. A letter from the Director, Office of rity. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, 6010. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ting the Agency’s final rule—Deltamethrin Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of the Navy, transmitting a copy of the and Tralomethrin; Pesticide Tolerances ting the Agency’s final rule—Dicloran; Pes- Agency’s determination that it is in the pub- [OPP–300584; FRL–5756–2] (RIN: 2070–AB78) re- ticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions lic interest to use other than competitive ceived November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 [OPP–300596; FRL–5762–4] (RIN: 2070–AB78) re- procedures for awarding a proposed contract, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- ceived December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(7); to the Com- riculture. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- mittee on National Security. 5990. A letter from the Director, Office of riculture. 6011. A letter from the Principal Deputy Regulatory Management and Information, 6000. A letter from the Director, Office of (Acquisition and Technology), Department Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, of Defense, transmitting the Secretary’s Se- ting the Agency’s final rule—Hexythiazox; Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- lected Acquisition Reports (SARS) for the Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- ting the Agency’s final rule—Hexythiazox; quarter ending September 30, 1997, pursuant tions [OPP–300568; FRL–5750–9] (RIN: 2070– Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- to 10 U.S.C. 2432; to the Committee on Na- AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant tions [OPP–300595; FRL–5762–1] (RIN: 2070– tional Security. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on AB78) received December 29, 1997, pursuant 6012. A letter from the Director, Defense Agriculture. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Procurement, Department of Defense, trans- 5991. A letter from the Director, Office of Agriculture. mitting the Department’s final rule—Defense Regulatory Management and Information, 6001. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- Allowability of Costs for Restructuring Bo- ting the Agency’s final rule—Ethalfluralin; tion, transmitting the Administration’s final nuses [DFARS Case 97–D312] received Novem- Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- rule—Loan Policies and Operations; Loan ber 21, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tions [OPP–300585; FRL–5756–4] (RIN: 2070– Sales Relief (RIN: 3052–AB78) received No- to the Committee on National Security. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H39 6013. A letter from the Director, Washing- (Community Development Financial Institu- Comptroller of the Currency, transmitting ton Headquarters Services, Department of tions Fund) (RIN: 1505–AA71) received No- the Office’s final rule—Assessment of Fees; Defense, transmitting the Department’s final vember 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. National Banks; District of Columbia Banks rule—Civilian Health and Medical program 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking [Docket No. 97–23] (RIN: 1557–AB41) received of the Uniformed Services; TRICARE Se- and Financial Services. December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. lected Reserve Dental Program [DoD 6010.8– 6024. A letter from the Legal Counsel, De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking R] (RIN: 0720–AA40) received December 31, partment of the Treasury, transmitting the and Financial Services. 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department’s final rule—Bank Enterprise 6036. A letter from the Federal Register Li- Committee on National Security. Award Program (RIN: 1505–AA71) received aison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, 6014. A letter from the General Counsel, December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. transmitting the Office’s final rule—Liquid- Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking ity [No. 97–116] (RIN: 1550–AA77) received No- the Department’s final rule—Determination and Financial Services. vember 20, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Fair and Reasonable Guideline Rates for 6025. A letter from the General Counsel, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking the Carriage of Less-Than-Shipload Lots of Department of Housing and Urban Develop- and Financial Services. Bulk and Packaged Preference Cargoes on ment, transmitting the Department’s 6037. A letter from the Federal Register Li- U.S.-Flag Commercial Liner Vessels; Re- ‘‘Major’’ final rule—Single Family Loss aison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, moval of Part (Maritime Administration) Mitigation Procedures [FR–4032] received transmitting the Office’s final rule—Tech- [Docket No. R–156] (RIN: 2133–AB16) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. nical Amendments [No. 97–126] received De- November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking cember 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National and Financial Services. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking Security. 6026. A letter from the Acting General and Financial Services. 6015. A letter from the Director, Office of Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban 6038. A letter from the Federal Register Li- Regulations Management, Department of Development, transmitting the Depart- aison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule—Snow Load Map for Manu- transmitting the Office’s final rule—Disclo- ment’s final rule—Veterans Education: In- factured Homes; Technical Correction [Dock- sures for Adjustable-rate Mortgage Loans, creased Allowances for the Educational As- et No. FR–4276–F–01] received November 17, Adjustment Notices, and Interest-rate Caps sistance Test Program (RIN: 2900–AI94) re- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the [No. 97–130] (RIN: 1550–AB12) received Janu- ary 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ceived December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Banking and Financial Serv- to the Committee on Banking and Financial 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National ices. 6027. A letter from the Acting General Services. Security. 6039. A letter from the Federal Register Li- 6016. A letter from the Secretary of De- Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban aison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, fense, transmitting certification that the Development, transmitting the Depart- transmitting the Office’s final rule—Applica- current Future Years Defense Program fully ment’s final rule—Indian HOME Program tion Processing [No. 97–121] (RIN: 1550–AA83) funds the support costs associated with the [Docket No. FR–3567–F–02] (RIN: 2577–AB35) received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 Apache Longbow radar program, pursuant to received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 10 U.S.C. 2306b(i)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. National Security. Banking and Financial Services. 6040. A letter from the Federal Register Li- 6017. A letter from the Secretary of De- 6028. A letter from the General Counsel, aison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, fense, transmitting the Department’s semi- Department of Housing and Urban Develop- transmitting the Office’s final rule—Fidu- annual report on audit and investigative ac- ment, transmitting the Department’s final ciary Powers; Community Reinvestment Act tivities for the 6-month period ending Sep- rule—Termination of an Approved Mortga- [No. 97–129] (RIN: 1550–AB09) received Decem- tember 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. gee’s Origination Approval Agreement [FR– ber 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Commit- 4239] received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 to the Committee on Banking and Financial tee on National Security. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Services. 6018. A letter from the Deputy Congres- Banking and Financial Services. 6041. A letter from the Secretary of the sional Liaison, Board of Governors of the 6029. A letter from the President and Treasury, transmitting a report entitled Federal Reserve System, transmitting the Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United ‘‘American Finance for the 21st Century,’’ Board’s final rule—Truth in Lending [Regu- States, transmitting a report involving U.S. pursuant to Public Law 103—328, section 210; lation Z; Docket No. R–0960] received Novem- exports to Russia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. to the Committee on Banking and Financial ber 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking Services. to the Committee on Banking and Financial and Financial Services. 6042. A letter from the Director, Office of Services. 6030. A letter from the President and Management and Budget, transmitting 6019. A letter from the Assistant to the Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Re- States, transmitting a report involving U.S. outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in serve System, transmitting the Board’s final exports to the People’s Republic of China, each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- rule—Risk-Based Capital Standards: Market pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Com- sulting from passage of H.R. 867, H.R. 1377, Risk [Regulations H and Y; Docket No. R– mittee on Banking and Financial Services. H.R. 1787, H.R. 2367, S. 813, H.R. 2813, H.J.R. 0996] received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 6031. A letter from the President and 91 and H.J.R. 92, pursuant to Public Law 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United 101—508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388—582); Banking and Financial Services. States, transmitting a report involving U.S. to the Committee on the Budget. 6020. A letter from the Assistant to the exports to Indonesia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 6043. A letter from the Director, Office of Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Re- 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking Management and Budget, transmitting serve System, transmitting the Board’s final and Financial Services. OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in rule—Equal Credit Opportunity [Regulation 6032. A letter from the Director, Office of outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in B; Docket No. R–0955] received December 10, Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insur- each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ance Corporation, transmitting the Corpora- sulting from passage of H.R. 1090, S. 714 and Committee on Banking and Financial Serv- tion’s final rule—Amendment to Part 363— S. 923, pursuant to Public Law 101—508, sec- ices. Independent Audits and Reporting Require- tion 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388—582); to the Com- 6021. A letter from the Legal Counsel, De- ments— received November 31, 1997, pursuant mittee on the Budget. partment of the Treasury, transmitting the to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6044. A letter from the Director, Office of Department’s final rule—Bank Enterprise Banking and Financial Services. Management and Budget, transmitting Award Program (Community Development 6033. A letter from the Director, Federal OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in Financial Institutions Fund) (RIN: 1505– Emergency Management Agency, transmit- outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in AA71) received December 1, 1997, pursuant to ting the President’s Report on the Mod- each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ernization of the Authorities of the Defense sulting from passage of H.R. 2464, S. 587, S. Banking and Financial Services. Production Act, pursuant to Public Law 589, H.R. 79, H.R. 672 and H.R. 708, pursuant 6022. A letter from the Legal Counsel, De- 104—64, section 4; to the Committee on Bank- to Public Law 101—508, section 13101(a) (104 partment of the Treasury, transmitting the ing and Financial Services. Stat. 1388—582); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Bank Enterprise 6034. A letter from the Managing Director, Budget. Award Program (Community Development Federal Housing Finance Board, transmit- 6045. A letter from the Director, Office of Financial Institutions Fund) (RIN: 1505– ting the Board’s final rule—Authority to Ap- Management and Budget, transmitting AA71) received November 31, 1997, pursuant prove Federal Home Loan Bank Bylaws [No. OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 97–77] (RIN: 3069–AA70) received December 18, outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in Banking and Financial Services. 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- 6023. A letter from the Legal Counsel, De- Committee on Banking and Financial Serv- sulting from passage of H.R. 1119, pursuant partment of the Treasury, transmitting the ices. to Public Law 101—508, section 13101(a) (104 Department’s final rule—Community Devel- 6035. A letter from the Legislative and Reg- Stat. 1388—582); to the Committee on the opment Financial Institutions Program ulatory Activities Division, Office of the Budget. H40 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 6046. A letter from the Director, Office of tion Act (LHWCA), and the Federal Employ- the Committee on Education and the Work- Management and Budget, transmitting ees’ Compensation Act for the period October force. OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in 1, 1995, through September 30, 1996, pursuant 6069. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in to 30 U.S.C. 936(b); to the Committee on Edu- Occupational Safety and Health Administra- each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- cation and the Workforce. tion, transmitting the Administration’s sulting from passage of S. 1228, S. 1519, S. 156, 6058. A letter from the Chief Executive Of- ‘‘Major’’ final rule—Respiratory Protection S. 1139, and S. 1193, pursuant to Public Law ficer, Corporation for National Service, [Docket No. H–049] (RIN: 1218–AA05) received 101—508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388—582); transmitting the Corporation’s Program Re- January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to the Committee on the Budget. port and Financial Reports for 1995, pursuant 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education 6047. A letter from the Director, Office of to 31 U.S.C. 9101 and 9106; to the Committee and the Workforce. Management and Budget, transmitting on Education and the Workforce. 6070. A letter from the Administrator, En- OMB’s estimate of the amount of change in 6059. A letter from the Assistant General ergy Information Administration, transmit- outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in Counsel for Regulations, Department of Edu- ting the Energy Information Administra- each fiscal year through fiscal year 2003 re- cation, transmitting a report on the final tion’s ‘‘Annual Energy Review 1996,’’ pursu- sulting from passage of H.R. 2979, H.R. 1658, regulations for Federal Work-Study Pro- ant to 15 U.S.C. 790f(a)(2); to the Committee H.R. 2265, and H.R. 3034, pursuant to Public grams, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to on Commerce. Law 101—508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388— the Committee on Education and the Work- 6071. A letter from the Secretary of Health 582); to the Committee on the Budget. force. and Human Services, transmitting the fifth 6048. A letter from the Acting Assistant 6060. A letter from the Assistant General annual report to Congress on progress in Secretary for the Office of Vocational and Counsel for Regulations, Department of Edu- achieving the performance goals referenced Adult Education, Department of Education, cation, transmitting a report on the final in the Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992 transmitting notice of final funding prior- regulations for Student Assistance General (PDUFA), for the Fiscal Year 1997, pursuant ities for the 21st Century Community Learn- Provisions, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to 21 U.S.C. 379g nt.; to the Committee on ing Centers Program, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. to the Committee on Education and the Commerce. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and Workforce. 6072. A letter from the Chairman, Commis- the Workforce. 6061. A letter from the Assistant General sion on Dietary Supplement Labels, trans- 6049. A letter from the Acting Assistant Counsel for Regulations, Department of Edu- mitting the final report of the Commission, Secretary for Educational Research and Im- cation, transmitting the Department’s final pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 343 nt.; to the Commit- provement, Department of Education, trans- rule—Federal Family Education Loan Pro- tee on Commerce. mitting Final Regulations——Standards of gram and William D. FORD Federal Direct 6073. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Conduct and Evaluations of Activities Car- Loan Program (RIN: 1840–AC45) received De- for Communications and Information, De- ried out by the Office of Educational Re- cember 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment of Commerce, transmitting the De- search and Improvement: Designation of Ex- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education partment’s final rule —Telecommunications emplary and Promising Programs, pursuant and the Workforce. and Information Infrastructure Assistance to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on 6062. A letter from the Assistant General Program [Docket No. 970103002–7304–03] (RIN: Education and the Workforce. Counsel for Regulations, Department of Edu- 0660–ZA02) received December 29, 1997, pursu- 6050. A letter from the Acting Assistant cation, transmitting the report on the notice ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Secretary for Educational Research and Im- of final funding priorities for 21st Century on Commerce. provement, Department of Education, trans- Community Learning Centers Program (RIN: 6074. A letter from the Director, Office of mitting notice of final eligibility and selec- 1850–ZA01) received December 1, 1997, pursu- Rulemaking Coordination, Department of tion criteria: National Awards Program for ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the Committee Energy, transmitting the Department’s final Model Professional Development, pursuant on Education and the Workforce. rule—Policy Statement for Electric Motors to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on 6063. A letter from the Assistant General Covered Under the Energy Policy and Con- Education and the Workforce. Counsel for Regulations, Department of Edu- servation Act—received December 16, 1997, 6051. A letter from the Secretary of Edu- cation, transmitting a report on the final pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cation, transmitting Final Regulations—— regulations for Protection of Human Sub- mittee on Commerce. Federal Work-Study Programs, pursuant to jects (RIN: 1880–AA75) received November 24, 6075. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Edu- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the Secretary for Legislation, Department of cation and the Workforce. Committee on Education and the Workforce. Health and Human Services, transmitting 6052. A letter from the Secretary of Edu- 6064. A letter from the Assistant Secretary the fourteenth annual report to Congress of cation, transmitting Final Regulations—— for Pension and Welfare Benefits, Depart- the Orphan Products Board (OPB), pursuant Federal Family Education Loan Program ment of Labor, transmitting the Depart- to 42 U.S.C. 236(e); to the Committee on Com- and William D. FORD Federal Direct Loan ment’s final rule—Amendment to the Defini- merce. Program, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the tion of Plan Assets; Participant Contribu- 6076. A letter from the General Counsel, Committee on Education and the Workforce. tions (RIN: 1210–AA59) received December 8, Department of Transportation, transmitting 6053. A letter from the Secretary of Edu- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Department’s final rule—Air Bag On-Off cation, transmitting the Nineteenth Annual Committee on Education and the Workforce. Switches (National Highway Traffic Safety Report on the progress being made toward 6065. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Administration) [Docket No. NHTSA–97–3111] the provision of a free appropriate public for Employment Standards, Department of (RIN: 2127–AG61) received November 24, 1997, education for all handicapped children, pur- Labor, transmitting the Department’s final pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- suant to 20 U.S.C. 1418(f)(1); to the Commit- rule—Employment of Student-Learners, Em- mittee on Commerce. tee on Education and the Workforce. ployment of Apprentices, Employment of 6077. A letter from the Director, Office of 6054. A letter from the Secretary of Edu- Learners, Employment of Messengers, and Regulatory Management and Information, cation, transmitting Final Regulations—— Employment of Student Workers (RIN: 1215– Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Protection of Human Subjects, pursuant to AB10) received December 9, 1997, pursuant to ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Edu- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Illi- cation and the Workforce. Education and the Workforce. nois [IL162–1a; FRl-5926–6] received Novem- 6055. A letter from the Secretary of Edu- 6066. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ber 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); cation, transmitting Final Regulations—— for Pension and Welfare Benefits, Depart- to the Committee on Commerce. Student Assistance General Provisions—— ment of Labor, transmitting the Depart- 6078. A letter from the Director, Office of Standards of Financial Responsibility, pur- ment’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule—Interim Rules for Regulatory Management and Information, suant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee Mental Health Parity (RIN: 0938–AI05) re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- on Education and the Workforce. ceived January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Agency’s final rule—Clean Air Act 6056. A letter from the Secretary of Health 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education Approval and Promulgation of Title V Oper- and Human Services, transmitting the seven- and the Workforce. ating Permits Program Revisions; State Im- teenth annual report on the implementation 6067. A letter from the Chief, Regulations plementation Plan Revision, Santa Barbara of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 by de- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting County Air Pollution Control District, Cali- partments and agencies which administer the Service’s final rule—Treatment of Share- fornia [CA–002–PP; FRL–5926–2] received No- programs of Federal financial assistance, holders of Certain Passive Foreign Invest- vember 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6106a(b); to the Com- ment Companies [TD 8701] (RIN: 1545–AC06) 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. mittee on Education and the Workforce. received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 6079. A letter from the Director, Office of 6057. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Edu- Regulatory Management and Information, transmitting the Department’s annual re- cation and the Workforce. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- port to Congress on the FY 1996 program op- 6068. A letter from the Chairman, National ting the Agency’s final rule—Designation of erations of the Office of Workers’ Compensa- Commission on the Cost of Higher Edu- Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes tion Programs (OWCP), the administration cation, transmitting a report entitled Tennessee: Redesignation of the Polk County of the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA), the ‘‘Straight Talk About College Costs and and New JOHNSONville Sulfur Dioxide Non- Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensa- Prices,’’ pursuant to Public Law 105—18; to attainment Areas to Attainment [TN 86–1– January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H41 9802a; TN 127–1–9803a; FRL–5923–2] received Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 6098. A letter from the Director, Office of November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Agency’s final rule—Clean Air Act Regulatory Management and Information, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Reclassification; California—Santa Barbara Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 6080. A letter from the Director, Office of Nonattainment Area; Ozone [CA–002–BU; ting the Agency’s final rule—Polyalkylene Regulatory Management and Information, FRL–5932–6] received December 5, 1997, pur- Polyamine; Significant New Use Rule Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- [OPPTS–50608E; FRL–57462] (RIN: 2070–AB27) ting the Agency’s final rule—Hydroprene tee on Commerce. received November 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 Biochemical Pest Control Agent; Pesticide 6090. A letter from the Director, Office of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Tolerance [OPP–300475A; FRL–5746–5] (RIN: Regulatory Management and Information, Commerce. 2070–AC78) received November 24, 1997, pursu- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 6099. A letter from the Director, Office of ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval of Regulatory Management and Information, on Commerce. Section 112(1) Authority for Hazardous Air Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 6081. A letter from the Director, Office of Pollutants; Perchloroethylene Air Emission ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Regulatory Management and Information, Standards for Dry Cleaning Facilities; State Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- of California; San Luis Obispo County Air tion Plans, and Designation of Areas for Air ting the Agency’s final rule—Final Deter- Pollution Control District [FRL–5932–1] re- Quality Planning Purposes; Indiana [IN77–2; mination to Extend Deadline for Promulga- ceived December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FRL–5933–3] received November 4, 1997, pur- tion of Action on Section 126 Petitions 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- [FRL–5925–4] received November 19, 1997, pur- 6091. A letter from the Director, Office of tee on Commerce. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- Regulatory Management and Information, 6100. A letter from the Director, Office of tee on Commerce. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, 6082. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tion Plans, Louisiana; Reasonable Available Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- ting the Agency’s final rule—Alabama: Final Control Technology for Emissions of Vola- tion Plans; Pennsylvania New Source Review Authorization of Revisions to State’s Haz- tile Organic Compounds [LA35–1–7305a; FRL– and Emissions Registry Regulation [PA042– ardous Waste Management Program [FRL– 5928–2] received November 25, 1997, pursuant 4065; FRL–5925–7] received November 4, 1997, 5925–8] received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 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 Commerce. mittee on Commerce. Commerce. 6092. A letter from the Director, Office of 6101. A letter from the Director, Office of 6083. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ting the Agency’s final rule—Clean Air Act ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Approval and Promulgation of State Imple- Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Ari- California State Implementation Plan Revi- mentation Plan for Colorado; Carbon Mon- zona—Maricopa County CO Nonattainment sion, Bay Area Air Quality Management Dis- oxide Contingency Measures for Colorado Area [AZ033–0007; FRL–5928–3] received No- trict [CA 179–0057; FRL–5934–8] received De- Springs and Fort COLLINS [CO–44–1–6866(a); vember 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cember 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FRL–5630–1] received December 12, 1997, pur- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- 6084. A letter from the Director, Office of 6093. A letter from the Director, Office of tee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, 6102. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Illi- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and California State Implementation Plan Revi- nois [IL158a; FRL–5900–3] received December Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Col- sion; Bay Area Air Quality Management Dis- 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to orado [CO47–1–6946 & CO–001–0020; FRL–5934– trict [CA 179–0061; FRL–5929–9] received De- the Committee on Commerce. 1] received December 12, 1997, pursuant to 5 cember 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6094. A letter from the Director, Office of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, Commerce. 6085. A letter from the Director, State and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 6103. A letter from the Director, Office of Site Identification Center, Environmental ting the Agency’s final rule—Clean Air Act Regulatory Management and Information, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Approval and Promulgation of State Imple- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- cy’s final rule—National Priorities List for mentation Plan for Colorado; Carbon Mon- ting the Agency’s final rule—Clean Air Act Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites [40 CFR oxide Contingency Measures for Colorado Approval and Promulgation of PM10 Imple- Part 300] received December 2, 1997, pursuant Springs and Fort COLLINS [CO–44–1–6866(a); mentation Plan for Colorado; Designation of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on FRL–5630–1] received December 17, 1997, pur- Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Commerce. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- Steamboat Springs [CO–001–0006a & CO–001– 6086. A letter from the Director, Office of tee on Commerce. 0021a; FRL–5934–2] received December 12, Regulatory Management and Information, 6095. A letter from the Director, Office of 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, Committee on Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Designation of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 6104. A letter from the Director, Office of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Regulatory Management and Information, State of Louisiana; Correction of the Des- Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ignation for Lafourche Parish [LA–41–1–7355, California State Implementation Plan Revi- ting the Agency’s final rule—Determination FRL–5899–8] received December 3, 1997, pur- sion, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management of Attainment of the One-Hour Ozone Stand- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- District [CA179–0052a; FRL–5911–2] received ard for the Poughkeepsie, New York Ozone tee on Commerce. December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Nonattainment Area and Determination Re- 6087. A letter from the Director, Office of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. garding Applicability of Certain Reasonable Regulatory Management and Information, 6096. A letter from the Director, Office of Further Progress and Attainment Dem- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, onstration Requirements [Region 2 Docket ting the Agency’s final rule—Technical Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- No. NY 26–2–176a; FRL–5936–8] received De- Amendments to Air Quality Implementation ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and cember 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Plan for Connecticut; Correction [FRL–5931– Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 8] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 visions to the New York State Implementa- 6105. A letter from the Director, Office of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tion Plan for Ozone [Region II Docket No. Regulatory Management and Information, Commerce. NY10–2–174; FRL–5934–7] received December Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 6088. A letter from the Director, Office of 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ting the Agency’s final rule—Acid Rain Pro- Regulatory Management and Information, the Committee on Commerce. gram: Revisions to Permits, Allowance Sys- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 6097. A letter from the Director, Office of tem, Sulfur Dioxide Opt-Ins, Continuous ting the Agency’s final rule—National Emis- Regulatory Management and Information, Emission Monitoring, Excess Emissions, and sion Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Appeal Procedures [FRL–5936–3] (RIN: 2060– for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization ting the Agency’s final rule—Control of Air AF43) received December 16, 1997, pursuant and Fumigation Operations [FRL–5933–6] Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on (RIN: 2060–AC28) received December 5, 1997, Motor Vehicle Engines: State Commitments Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- to National Low Emission Vehicle Program 6106. A letter from the Director, Office of mittee on Commerce. [AMS-FRL–5938–8] (RIN: 2060–AF75) received Regulatory Management and Information, 6089. A letter from the Director, Office of December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Petition by the H42 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- 6116. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- lands for Exemption from Anti-Dumping and Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Louisiana: Detergent Additization Requirements for Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Final Authorization of State Hazardous Conventional Gasoline [FRL–5931–3] received ting the Agency’s final rule—Minor Amend- Waste Management Program Revisions December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ments to Inspection Maintenance Program [FRL–5937–2] received December 22, 1997, pur- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Evaluation Requirements; Amendment to suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- 6107. A letter from the Director, Office of the Final Rule [FRL–5945–8] (RIN: 2060–AH61) tee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6126. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Clarification of 6117. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Standards for Hazardous Waste Land Dis- Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Louisiana: posal Restriction Treatment Variances Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Final Authorization and Incorporation By [FRL–5932–5] received December 2, 1997, pur- ting the Agency’s final rule—Identification Reference of State Hazardous Waste Manage- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- of Ozone Areas Attaining the 1–Hour Stand- ment Program [FRL–5935–7] received Decem- tee on Commerce. ard and to Which the 1–Hour Standard is No ber 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 6108. A letter from the Director, Office of Longer Applicable [FRL–5945–7] received to the Committee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6127. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Hazardous 6118. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Fa- Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Final Deter- cilities and Hazardous Waste Generators; Or- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mination to Extend Deadline for Promulga- ganic Air Emission Standards for Tanks, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and tion of Action on Section 126 Petitions Surface Impoundments, and Containers [IL– Promulgation of Maintenance Plan Revision; [FRL–5937–7] received December 22, 1997, pur- 64–2–5807; FRL–5931–7] received December 2, Ohio [OH111–1a; FRL–5947–8] received Janu- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ary 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tee on Commerce. Committee on Commerce. to the Committee on Commerce. 6128. A letter from the Director, Office of 6109. A letter from the Director, Office of 6119. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ting the Agency’s final rule—Georgia: Final ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Promulgation of Implementation Plans: Re- Plans: Washington; Correcting Amendments Management Program Revisions [FRL–5924– visions to Several Chapters of the Alabama [WA 29–1–6724, WA 57–7132; FRL–5934–9] re- 5] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 Department of Environmental Management ceived December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Administration Code for the Air Pollution U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Control Program [AL–045–1–9804a; FRL–5946– Commerce. 6110. A letter from the Director, Office of 6129. A letter from the Director, Office of 5] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ting the Agency’s final rule—Control of Air 6120. A letter from the Director, Office of Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Pollution: Emission Standards for New Regulatory Management and Information, Facilities and Pollutants; North Dakota; Nonroad Compression-Ignition Engines at or Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Control of Landfill Gas Emissions from Ex- above 37 Kilowatts; Preemption of State ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and isting Municipal Solid Waste Landfills [ND– Regulation for Nonroad Engine and Vehicle Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- 001–0003a; FRL–5933–8] received December 10, Standards; Amendments to Rules [AMS- tion Plans; Pennsylvania; Enhanced Motor 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the FRL–5939–5] received December 22, 1997, pur- Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Pro- Committee on Commerce. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- 6111. A letter from the Director, Office of gram [PA 091–4050a; FRL–5918–2] received De- tee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, cember 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6130. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 6121. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Protection of tion Plans; Montana; 1990 Base Year Emis- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Stratospheric Ozone [FRL–5939–4] received sion Inventories for Montana [MT–001–0002a, ting the Agency’s final rule—Land Disposal December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. MT–001–0003a; FRL–5934–5] received Decem- Restrictions Phase III—Decharacterized 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. ber 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Wastewaters, Carbamate Wastes, and Spent 6131. A letter from the Director, Office of to the Committee on Commerce. Potliners [FRL–5528–1] (RIN: 2050–AD38) re- Regulatory Management and Information, 6112. A letter from the Director, Office of ceived December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Agency’s final rule—Significant Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Commerce. New Uses of Certain Chemical Substances ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 6122. A letter from the Director, Office of [OPPTS–50628; FRL–5720–3] (RIN: 2070–AB27) Promulgation of State Implementation Plan; Regulatory Management and Information, received January 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 Illinois [IL117–3; FRL–5935–2] received De- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on cember 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Agency’s final rule—List of Regu- Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. lated Substances and Thresholds for Acci- 6132. A letter from the Director, Office of 6113. A letter from the Director, Office of dental Release Prevention; Amendments Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, [FRL–5940–4] (RIN: 2050–AE35) received De- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- cember 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Agency’s final rule—Significant ting the Agency’s final rule—Thiodicarb; 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. New Uses of Certain Chemical Substances Pesticide Tolerance; Correction [OPP– 6123. A letter from the Director, Office of [OPPts-50628; FRL–5720–3] (RIN: 2070–AB27) 300541A; FRL–5761–9] (RIN: 2070–AB78) re- Regulatory Management and Information, received January 20, 1998, pursuant to 5 ceived January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Regulation of Commerce. 6114. A letter from the Director, Office of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Modifications to 6133. A letter from the AMD—Performance Regulatory Management and Information, Standards and Requirements for Reformu- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- lated and Conventional Gasoline [FRL–5942– eral Communications Commission, transmit- ting the Agency’s final rule—Glutamic Acid; 6] (RIN: 2060–AG76) received December 29, ting the Commission’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule— Pesticide Tolerance Exemption [OPP–300598; 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Amendment of the Commission’s Rules to FRL–5764–4] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received Janu- Committee on Commerce. Establish Competitive Service Safeguards ary 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 6124. A letter from the Director, Office of for Local Exchange Carrier Provision of to the Committee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, Commercial Mobile Radio Services; Imple- 6115. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mentation of Section 601(d) of the Tele- Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and communications Act of 1996 [WT Docket No. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Promulgation of State Plans For Designated 96–162] received December 11, 1997, pursuant ting the Agency’s final rule—Gamma Facilities and Pollutants: Illinois [IL159–1a; to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Aminobutyric Acid; Pesticide Tolerance Ex- FRL–5938–4] received December 22, 1997, pur- Commerce. emption [OPP–300599; FRL–5764–5] (RIN: 2070– suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- 6134. A letter from the AMD—Performance AB78) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 tee on Commerce. Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6125. A letter from the Director, Office of eral Communications Commission, transmit- Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Commission’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule— January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H43 Rulemaking to Amend Parts 1, 2, 21, and 25 ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Dassel and eral Communications Commission, transmit- of the Commission’s Rules to Redesignate HUTCHINSON, Minnesota) [MM Docket No. 97– ting the Commission’s final rule—Implemen- the 27.5–29.5 GHz Frequency Band, to Reallo- 114, RM–9059] received December 16, 1997, pur- tation of the Telecommunications Act of cate the 29.5–30.0 GHz Frequency Band, to Es- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- 1996; Amendment of Rules Governing Proce- tablish Rules and Policies for Local tee on Commerce. dures to Be Followed When Formal Com- Multipoint Distribution Service and for 6143. A letter from the AMD—Performance plaints Are Filed Against Common Carriers Fixed Satellite Services [CC Docket No. 92– Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- [CC Docket No. 96–238] received December 22, 297] received November 18, 1997, pursuant to eral Communications Commission, transmit- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- Committee on Commerce. Commerce. ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- 6152. A letter from the AMD—Performance 6135. A letter from the AMD—Performance ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Anamosa and Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- Asbury, Iowa) [MM Docket No. 96–215, RM– eral Communications Commission, transmit- eral Communications Commission, transmit- 8898, RM–8924] received December 16, 1997, ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- ting the Commission’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule— pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- Amendment of the Commission’s Regulatory mittee on Commerce. ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Geneseo, Illi- Policies to Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Space 6144. A letter from the AMD—Performance nois and DeWitt, Iowa) [MM Docket No. 96– Stations to Provide Domestic and Inter- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- 195, RM–8867] received December 23, 1997, pur- national Satellite Service in the United eral Communications Commission, transmit- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- States [IB Docket No. 96–111] received De- ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- tee on Commerce. cember 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- 6153. A letter from the AMD—Performace 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Lockport Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- 6136. A letter from the AMD—Performance and Amherst, New York) [MM Docket No. 96– eral Communications Commission, transmit- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- 240; RM–8946, RM–9019] received December 16, ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- eral Communications Commission, transmit- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- ting the Commission’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule— Committee on Commerce. ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Kaunakakai, Rules and Policies on Foreign Participation 6145. A letter from the AMD—Performance Hawaii) [MM Docket No. 97–193, RM–9125] re- in the U.S. Telecommunications Market; Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- ceived December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 Market Entry and Regulation of Foreign-Af- eral Communications Commission, transmit- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on filiated Entities [IB Docket No. 97–142; IB ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- Commerce. Docket No. 95–22] received December 1, 1997, ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- 6154. A letter from the AMD—Performance ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Calico Rock pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- and Leslie, Arkansas) [MM Docket No. 97–32; mittee on Commerce. eral Communications Commission, transmit- 6137. A letter from the AMD—Performance RM–8931, RM–9065] received December 16, ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- eral Communications Commission, transmit- Committee on Commerce. ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Chugwater, 6146. A letter from the AMD—Performance ting the Commission’s final rule—Access Wyoming) [MM Docket No. 96–243, RM–8925] Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- Charge Reform; Transport Rate Structure received December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 eral Communications Commission, transmit- and Pricing [CC Docket No. 96–262; CC Dock- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- et No. 91–213] received December 10, 1997, pur- Commerce. ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- 6155. A letter from the AMD—Performance ments, FM Broadcast Stations (HUTCHINSON, Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- tee on Commerce. Kansas) [MM Docket No. 97–162, RM–9112] re- 6138. A letter from the AMD—Performance eral Communications Commission, transmit- ceived December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on eral Communications Commission, transmit- ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- Commerce. ting the Commission’s final rule—Tele- 6147. A letter from the AMD—Performance ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Haiku, Ha- communications Services Inside Wiring; Cus- waii) [MM Docket No. 97–195, RM–9126] re- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- tomer Premises Equipment; Implementation eral Communications Commission, transmit- ceived December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on and Competition Act of 1992: Cable Home ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- Commerce. Wiring [CS Docket No. 95–184; MM Docket ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Franklin and 6156. A letter from the AMD—Performance No. 92–260] received November 19, 1997, pursu- White Castle, Louisiana) [MM Docket No. 96– Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 170; RM–8844, RM–9057] received December 16, eral Communications Commission, transmit- on Commerce. 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- 6139. A letter from the AMD—Performance Committee on Commerce. ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- 6148. A letter from the AMD—Performance ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Glen Rose eral Communications Commission, transmit- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- and Stamford, Texas) [MM Docket No. 97–145, ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- eral Communications Commission, transmit- RM–9091] received December 23, 1997, pursu- ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Blue Lake, ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- on Commerce. California) [MM Docket No. 97–124, RM–8851] ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Mesquite, 6157. A letter from the AMD—Performance received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 Nevada) [MM Docket No. 97–132, RM–9081] re- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ceived December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 eral Communications Commission, transmit- Commerce. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- 6140. A letter from the AMD—Performance Commerce. ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- 6149. A letter from the AMD—Performance ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Windsor, eral Communications Commission, transmit- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- New York) [MM Docket No. 96–218, RM–8912] ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- eral Communications Commission, transmit- received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Saint Paul, ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- Commerce. Arkansas) [MM Docket No. 97–34, RM–8938] ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Waynesboro 6158. A letter from the AMD—Performance received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 and Collinwood, Tennessee) [MM Docket No. Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 97–60, RM–8982] received November 18, 1997, eral Communications Commission, transmit- Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ting the Commission’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule— 6141. A letter from the AMD—Performance mittee on Commerce. Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission’s Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- 6150. A letter from the AMD—Performance Rules—Competitive Bidding Procedures; Al- eral Communications Commission, transmit- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- location of Spectrum Below 5 GHz Trans- ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- eral Communications Commission, transmit- ferred from Federal Government Use [WT ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- ting the Commission’s final rule—Federal- Docket No. 97–82; ET Docket No. 94–32] re- ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Eckley, Col- State Joint Board on Universal Service; Ac- ceived January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. orado) [MM Docket No. 97–109, RM–9018] re- cess Charge Reform, Price Cap Performance 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. ceived December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Trans- 6159. A letter from the AMD—Performance U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on port Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- Commerce. Common Line Charge [CC Docket No. 96–45; eral Communications Commission, transmit- 6142. A letter from the AMD—Performance CC Docket Nos. 96–262, 94–1, 91–213, 95–72] re- ting the Commission’s final rule—Revision Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- ceived January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of the Commission’s Rules To Ensure Com- eral Communications Commission, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. patibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency ting the Commission’s final rule—Amend- 6151. A letter from the AMD—Performance Calling Systems [CC Docket No. 94–102, RM– ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- Evaluation and RECORDs Management, Fed- 8143] received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 H44 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6179. A letter from the Director, Office of Commerce. mittee on Commerce. Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory 6160. A letter from the Chairman, Federal 6170. A letter from the Director, Regula- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Energy Regulatory Commission, transmit- tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of final rule—Criticality Accident Require- ting the Commission’s final rule—Promoting Policy, Food and Drug Administration, ments (RIN: 3150–AF87) received December 8, Wholesale Competition Through Open Access transmitting the Administration’s final 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Non-Discriminatory Transmission Services rule—Irradiation in the Production, Process- Committee on Commerce. by Public Utilities; Recovery of Stranded ing and Handling of Food [Docket No. 94F– 6180. A letter from the Director, Office of Costs by Public Utilities and Transmitting 0289] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Utilities [Docket Nos. RM95–8–003 and RM94– U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 7–004; Order No. 888–B] received December 2, Commerce. final rule—Changes to Nuclear Power Plant 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 6171. A letter from the Director, Regula- Security Requirements (RIN: 3150–AF53) re- Committee on Commerce. tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of ceived December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6161. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Policy, Food and Drug Administration, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Energy Regulatory Commission, transmit- transmitting the Administration’s final 6181. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Commission’s final rule—Open Ac- rule—Exemption from Preemption of State Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory cess Same-Time Information System and and Local Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Standards of Conduct [Docket No. RM95–9– Requirements; Applications for Exemption final rule—Exempt Distribution of a Radio- 002; Order No. 889–B] received December 2, Submitted by Various State Governments active Drug Containing One Microcurie of 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the [Docket No. 96N–0249] (RIN: 0910–AB19) re- Carbon-14 Urea (RIN: 3150–AF70) received De- Committee on Commerce. ceived December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cember 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6162. A letter from the Secretary, Federal 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Trade Commission, transmitting the Com- 6172. A letter from the Director, Regula- 6182. A letter from the Director, Office of mission’s final rule—Enforcement Policy tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Statement on U.S. Origin Claims—received Policy, Food and Drug Administration, Commission, transmitting the Commission’s December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. transmitting the Administration’s final final rule—Management of Radioactive Ma- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. rule—Carcinogenicity Testing of Compounds terial Safety Programs at Medical Facilities 6163. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Used in Food-Producing Animals [Docket [NUREG–1516] received November 17, 1997, Trade Commission, transmitting the Com- No. 95N–0417] received January 6, 1998, pursu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mission’s final rule—Deceptive Use of ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee mittee on Commerce. ‘‘Leakproof,’’ ’’Guaranteed Leakproof,‘‘ Etc., on Commerce. 6183. A letter from the Secretary of En- 6173. A letter from the Director, Regula- as Descriptive of Dry Cell Batteries [16 CFR ergy, transmitting the 1996 annual report on tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of Part 403] received November 17, 1997, pursu- Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Policy, Food and Drug Administration, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Progress, pursuant to Public Law 99—240, transmitting the Administration’s final on Commerce. section 7(b); to the Committee on Commerce. 6164. A letter from the Secretary, Federal rule—Food Labeling; Statement of Identity, 6184. A letter from the Secretary of En- Trade Commission, transmitting the Com- Nutrition Labeling and Ingredient Labeling ergy, transmitting the Department’s Thirty- of Dietary Supplements; Compliance Policy mission’s final rule—Disclosures Regarding Eighth Quarterly Report on the Status of Guide, Revocation; Correction [Docket Nos. Energy Consumption and Water Use of Cer- Exxon and Stripper Well Oil Overcharge 95N–0245 and 94P–0110] (RIN: 0910–AA59) re- tain Home Appliances and Other Products funds as of March 31, 1997, pursuant to Public ceived December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 Required Under the Energy Policy and Con- Law 100—202; to the Committee on Com- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on servation Act [16 CFR Part 305] received Jan- merce. Commerce. 6185. A letter from the Secretary of Health uary 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 6174. A letter from the Director, Regula- and Human Services, transmitting the ninth to the Committee on Commerce. tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of 6165. A letter from the Director, Regula- Policy, Food and Drug Administration, annual report of the Department’s Council tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of transmitting the Administration’s final on Alzheimer’s Disease, pursuant to Public Policy, Food and Drug Administration, rule—Revocation of Regulation on Positron Law 99—660, section 912(2) (100 Stat. 3805); to transmitting the Administration’s final Emission Tomography Drug Products [Dock- the Committee on Commerce. 6186. A letter from the Secretary of Health rule—Food Labeling: Health Claims; Dietary et No. 94N–0421] received December 22, 1997, Sugar Alcoholics and Dental Caries [Docket pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- and Human Services, transmitting the De- No. 97P–0206] received November 8, 1997, pur- mittee on Commerce. partment’s ’’Major’’ final rule—Quality suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- 6175. A letter from the Director, Regula- Mammography Standards (Food and Drug tee on Commerce. tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of Administration) [Docket No. 95N–0192] (RIN: 6166. A letter from the Director, Regula- Policy, Food and Drug Administration, 0910–AA24) received November 10, 1997, pursu- tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of transmitting the Administration’s final ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Policy, Food and Drug Administration, rule—Medical Devices; Reclassification of on Commerce. transmitting the Administration’s final Tumor-Associated Antigen Immunological 6187. A letter from the Secretary of Health rule—Medical Devices; Classification/Reclas- Test Systems [Docket No. 95P–0136] received and Human Services, transmitting the De- sification; Restricted Devices; Analysis Spe- December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule—Application cific Reagents [Docket No. 96N–0082] (RIN: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. of HIPAA Group Market Rules to Individuals 0910–ZA03) received November 31, 1997, pursu- 6176. A letter from the Director, Regula- Who Were Denied Coverage Due to a Health ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of Status-Related Factor [45 CFR Subtitle A, on Commerce. Policy, Food and Drug Administration, Parts 144 and 146] received January 7, 1998, 6167. A letter from the Director, Regula- transmitting the Administration’s final pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of rule—New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal mittee on Commerce. Policy, Food and Drug Administration, Feeds; Decoquinate and Bacitracin Zinc 6188. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- transmitting the Administration’s final With Roxarsone [21 CFR Part 558] received ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting rule—Food Labeling; Serving Sizes; Ref- January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Commission’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule—Tech- erence Amount for Salt, Salt Substitutes, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. nical Revisions to the Rules and Forms Reg- Seasoning Salts [Docket No. 93P–0448] re- 6177. A letter from the Director, Regula- ulating Money Market Funds [Release Nos. ceived December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of 33–7479; IC–22921; S7–29–96] (RIN: 3235–AE17) 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Policy, Food and Drug Administration, received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 6168. A letter from the Director, Regula- transmitting the Administration’s final U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of rule—Delegations of Authority and Organi- Commerce. Policy, Food and Drug Administration, zation; Center for Devices and Radiological 6189. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- transmitting the Administration’s final Health [21 CFR Part 5] received December 24, ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting rule—Quality Mammography Standards; Cor- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Commission’s final rule—Technical Revi- rection [Docket No. 95N–0192] (RIN: 0910– Committee on Commerce. sions to the Rules and Forms Regulating AA24) received November 17, 1997, pursuant 6178. A letter from the Director, Regula- Money Market Funds [Release Nos. 33–7479; to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of IC–22921; S7–29–96] (RIN: 3235–AE17) received Commerce. Policy, Food and Drug Administration, December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6169. A letter from the Director, Regula- transmitting the Administration’s final 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. tions Policy and Management Staff, Office of rule—Medical Devices; Reports of Correc- 6190. A communication from the President Policy, Food and Drug Administration, tions and Removals; Stay of Effective Date of the United States, transmitting a report transmitting the Administration’s final of Information Collection Requirements on developments concerning the national rule—Irradiation in the Production, Process- [Docket No. 91N–0396] received December 24, emergency with respect to Burma that was ing and Handling of Food [Docket Nos. 86F– 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the declared in Executive Order 13047 of May 20, 0507 and 86F–0509] received December 3, 1997, Committee on Commerce. 1997, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H45 No. 105—175); to the Committee on Inter- State, transmitting copies of international Arms Regulations [Public Notice 2602] re- national Relations and ordered to be printed. agreements, other than treaties, entered into ceived December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6191. A letter from the Director, Defense by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Inter- Security Assistance Agency, transmitting 112b(a); to the Committee on International national Relations. the Department of the Navy’s proposed lease Relations. 6213. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of defense articles to the Taipei Economic 6202. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, and Cultural Representative Office in the for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the President’s determination United States (Transmittal No. 04–98), pursu- transmitting certifications and waivers and and certification for fiscal year 1998 concern- ant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee their justification under section 565(b) of the ing Argentina’s and Brazil’s Ineligibility, on International Relations. Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal pursuant to section 102(a)(2) of the Arms Ex- 6192. A letter from the Director, Defense Years 1994 and 1995 of the prohibition against port Control Act; to the Committee on Inter- Security Assistance Agency, transmitting contracting with firms that comply with the national Relations. the Department of the Navy’s proposed lease Arab League Boycott of the state of Israel 6214. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of defense articles to the Taipei Economic contracting with firms that discriminate in for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, and Cultural Representative Office in the the award of subcontracts on the basis of re- transmitting the ‘‘Report on Withdrawal of United States (Transmittal No. 02–98), pursu- ligion, pursuant to Public Law 103—236, sec- Russian Armed Forces and Military Equip- ant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee tion 565(b) (108 Stat. 845); to the Committee ment’’; to the Committee on International on International Relations. on International Relations. Relations. 6193. A letter from the Director, Defense 6203. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- 6215. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Security Assistance Agency, transmitting viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, the Department of the Navy’s proposed lease State, transmitting copies of international transmitting a report on determination and of defense articles to the Taipei Economic agreements, other than treaties, entered into certification on a chemical weapons pro- and Cultural Representative Office in the by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. liferation sanctions matter; to the Commit- United States (Transmittal No. 03–98), pursu- 112b(a); to the Committee on International tee on International Relations. 6216. A letter from the Executive Director, ant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee Relations. on International Relations. 6204. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- Japan-United States Friendship Commis- 6194. A letter from the Acting Director, De- sion, transmitting the Commission’s annual viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of fense Security Assistance Agency, transmit- report for fiscal year 1997, pursuant to 22 State, transmitting copies of international ting a copy of Transmittal No. 03–98 for a co- U.S.C. 2904(b); to the Committee on Inter- agreements, other than treaties, entered into operative agreement with Sweden to develop national Relations. by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. an Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance 6217. A communication from the President 112b(a); to the Committee on International System, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the of the United States, transmitting a report Relations. Committee on International Relations. on Negative Security Assurances; to the 6205. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- 6195. A letter from the Director, Defense Committee on International Relations. Security Assistance Agency, transmitting a viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of 6218. A letter from the Director, Office of copy of Transmittal No. 01–98 regarding an State, transmitting copies of international Administration, transmitting the White amendment to the agreement between the agreements, other than treaties, entered into House personnel report for the fiscal year U.S./Israel for the Arrow Deployability Pro- by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 1997, pursuant to 3 U.S.C. 113; to the Commit- gram, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the 112b(a); to the Committee on International tee on Government Reform and Oversight. Committee on International Relations. Relations. 6219. A letter from the Secretary of Agri- 6196. A letter from the Acting Director, De- 6206. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- culture, transmitting the semiannual report fense Security Assistance Agency, transmit- viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of of the Inspector General for the period April ting notification concerning the Department State, transmitting copies of international 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant of the Air Force’s proposed Letter(s) of Offer agreements, other than treaties, entered into to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); and Acceptance (LOA) to Israel for defense by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. to the Committee on Government Reform articles and services (Transmittal No. 98–23), 112b(a); to the Committee on International and Oversight. pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Commit- Relations. 6220. A letter from the Secretary of Com- tee on International Relations. 6207. A letter from the Assistant Secretary merce, transmitting the semiannual report 6197. A letter from the Acting Director, De- for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, on the activities of the Office of the Inspec- fense Security Assistance Agency, transmit- transmitting notification that three rewards tor General and the Secretary’s semiannual ting a copy of Transmittal No. 04–98 con- have been paid, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2708(h); report on final action taken on Inspector stituting a request for final approval for the to the Committee on International Rela- General audits for the period from April 1, memorandum of understanding between the tions. 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to U.S. and the United Kingdom concerning co- 6208. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to operation in the development, production for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, the Committee on Government Reform and and follow-on support of the Armored Scout transmitting notification that a reward has Oversight. Reconnaissance Vehicle System, pursuant to been paid, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2708(h); to 6221. A letter from the Secretary of Edu- 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on Inter- the Committee on International Relations. cation, transmitting the semiannual report national Relations. 6209. A letter from the General Counsel, of the activities of the Office of Inspector 6198. A letter from the Director, Defense Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, General for the period April 1, 1997 through Security Assistance Agency, transmitting a transmitting copies of the English and Rus- September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. copy of Transmittal No. 05–98 which con- sian texts of the three joint statements ne- (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Commit- stitutes a Request for Final Approval for an gotiated by the Joint Compliance and In- tee on Government Reform and Oversight. amendment to the Memorandum of Under- spection Commission and concluded during 6222. A letter from the Secretary of En- standing between the U.S. and Germany con- JCIC-XVI; to the Committee on Inter- ergy, transmitting the semiannual report on cerning cooperative production of the MK–31 national Relations. activities of the Inspector General for the pe- Guided Missile Weapon System which is 6210. A letter from the Assistant Secretary riod April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997 known as the Rolling Airframe Missile for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, and the Semiannual Report on Inspector (RAM) Block 0, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); transmitting the Secretary’s determination General Audit Reports for the same period, to the Committee on International Rela- that eight countries are not cooperating pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) tions. fully with U.S. antiterrorism efforts: Af- section 5(b); to the Committee on Govern- 6199. A letter from the Director, Defense ghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North ment Reform and Oversight. Security Assistance Agency, transmitting Korea, Sudan, and Syria, pursuant to section 6223. A letter from the Secretary of Health the listing of all outstanding Letters of Offer 40A of the Arms Export Control Act; to the and Human Services, transmitting the semi- to sell any major defense equipment for $1 Committee on International Relations. annual report of the Inspector General for million or more; the listing of all Letters of 6211. A letter from the Assistant Secretary the period April 1, 1997 through September Offer that were accepted, as of September 30, for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 30, 1997, and Management Report for the 1997, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(a); to the transmitting notification that the Govern- same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Committee on International Relations. ment of Egypt has requested that the United Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 6200. A letter from the Assistant Secretary States Government permit the use of For- Government Reform and Oversight. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, eign Military Financing for the sale and lim- 6224. A letter from the Secretary of the In- transmitting certification of a proposed li- ited coproduction of 50 M88A2 tank recovery terior, transmitting the semiannual report cense for the export of defense articles or de- vehicle kits, pursuant to section 42(b) of the of the Inspector General for the period April fense services sold commercially to Saudi Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant Arabia (Transmittal No. DTC–3–98), pursuant on International Relations. to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 6212. A letter from the Assistant Secretary to the Committee on Government Reform International Relations. for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, and Oversight. 6201. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- transmitting the Department’s final rule— 6225. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of Amendments to the International Traffic in transmitting the Semiannual Report of the H46 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 Department of Labor’s Inspector General and 6237. A letter from the Chairman, Council Act for the reporting period January-Sep- Management report covering the period of the District of Columbia, transmitting a tember 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pur- copy of D.C. Act 12–198, ‘‘Housing Authority the Committee on Government Reform and suant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) sec- Police Amendment Act of 1997’’ received De- Oversight. tion 5(b); to the Committee on Government cember 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code sec- 6249. A letter from the President, Barry M. Reform and Oversight. tion 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee on Gov- Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in 6226. A letter from the Secretary of Trans- ernment Reform and Oversight. Education Foundation, transmitting the FY portation, transmitting the semiannual re- 6238. A letter from the Chairman, Council 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Man- port of the Office of Inspector General for of the District of Columbia, transmitting a agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to the period ended September 30, 1997, pursu- copy of D.C. Act 12–223, ‘‘Child Development 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on ant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section Facilities Regulation Temporary Act of Government Reform and Oversight. 5(b); to the Committee on Government Re- 1997’’ received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 6250. A letter from the President, Barry M. form and Oversight. D.C. Code section 1—233(c)(1); to the Commit- Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in 6227. A letter from the Chairman, Council tee on Government Reform and Oversight. Education Foundation, transmitting the 1997 of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 6239. A letter from the Chairman, Council annual report in compliance with the Inspec- copy of D.C. Act 12–189, ‘‘Police Officers, Fire of the District of Columbia, transmitting a tor General Act Amendments of 1988, pursu- Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefit copy of D.C. Act 12–224, ‘‘Day Care Policy ant to Public Law 100—504, section 104(a) (102 Replacement Plan Temporary Act of 1997’’ Temporary Amendment Act of 1997’’ received Stat. 2525); to the Committee on Government received November 21, 1997, pursuant to D.C. January 9, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code sec- Reform and Oversight. Code section 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee tion 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee on Gov- 6251. A letter from the Chairman, Board of on Government Reform and Oversight. ernment Reform and Oversight. Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 6228. A letter from the Chairman, Council 6240. A letter from the Chairman, Council transmitting the semiannual report on the of the District of Columbia, transmitting a of the District of Columbia, transmitting a activities of the Office of Inspector General copy of D.C. Act 12–190, ‘‘Fiscal Year 1998 Re- copy of D.C. Act 12–219, ‘‘TANF and TANF- for the period April 1, 1997, through Septem- vised Budget Support Temporary Act of Related Medicaid Managed Care Program ber 30, 1997; and the semiannual management 1997’’ received December 11, 1997, pursuant to Temporary Amendment Act of 1997’’ received report for the same period, pursuant to 5 D.C. Code section 1—233(c)(1); to the Commit- January 9, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code sec- U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to tee on Government Reform and Oversight. tion 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee on Gov- the Committee on Government Reform and 6229. A letter from the Chairman, Council ernment Reform and Oversight. Oversight. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 6241. A letter from the Chairman, Council 6252. A letter from the Director, Bureau of copy of D.C. Act 12–191, ‘‘Fiscal Year 1998 Re- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a the Census, transmitting the Bureau’s final vised Budget Support Act of 1997’’ received copy of D.C. Act 12–194, ‘‘Real Property Tax rule—Census County Division Program for December 11, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code sec- Rates for Tax Year 1998 Temporary Amend- Census 2000 [Docket No. 970501104–7271–02] re- tion 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee on Gov- ment Act of 1997’’ received January 9, 1998, ceived January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ernment Reform and Oversight. 6230. A letter from the Chairman, Council pursuant to D.C. Code section 1—233(c)(1); to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a the Committee on Government Reform and ment Reform and Oversight. 6253. A letter from the Director, Bureau of copy of D.C. Act 12–204, ‘‘Comprehensive Oversight. 6242. A letter from the Auditor, District of the Census, transmitting the Bureau’s final Merit Personnel Employee Viatical Settle- Columbia, transmitting a copy of a report rule—Block Group Program for Census 2000 ment Amendment Act of 1997’’ received De- cember 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code sec- entitled ‘‘Evaluation of the Accounts and [Docket No. 970408082–7273–02] received Janu- tion 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee on Gov- Operation of the Office of Tourism and Pro- ary 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ernment Reform and Oversight. motions for Fiscal Years 1996 and 1997,’’ pur- to the Committee on Government Reform 6231. A letter from the Chairman, Council suant to D.C. Code section 47—117(d); to the and Oversight. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Committee on Government Reform and 6254. A letter from the Chair, Christopher copy of D.C. Act 12–199, ‘‘Check Identifica- Oversight. Columbus Fellowship Foundation, transmit- tion Fraud Prevention Temporary Act of 6243. A letter from the Acting Comptroller ting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Fed- 1997’’ received December 18, 1997, pursuant to General, General Accounting Office, trans- eral Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, pur- D.C. Code section 1—233(c)(1); to the Commit- mitting a list of all reports issued or released suant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Commit- tee on Government Reform and Oversight. in October 1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); tee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6232. A letter from the Chairman, Council to the Committee on Government Reform 6255. A letter from the Secretary, Commis- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a and Oversight. sion of Fine Arts, transmitting the semi- copy of D.C. Act 12–211, ‘‘District of Colum- 6244. A letter from the Acting Comptroller annual report on the activities of the Office bia Unemployment Compensation Federal General, General Accounting Office, trans- of Inspector General, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Conformity Temporary Act of 1997’’ received mitting a list of all reports issued or released app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code sec- in November 1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. Committee on Government Reform and tion 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee on Gov- 719(h); to the Committee on Government Re- Oversight. ernment Reform and Oversight. form and Oversight. 6256. A letter from the Executive Director, 6233. A letter from the Chairman, Council 6245. A letter from the Administrator, Committee for Purchase from People Who of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Agency for International Development, Are Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting copy of D.C. Act 12–210, ‘‘Department of Cor- transmitting the semiannual report of the the Committee’s final rule—Additions to and rections Criminal Background Investigation Agency’s Inspector General for the period Deletions from the Procurement List [97–020] Authorization Temporary Act of 1997’’ re- April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, and received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 ceived December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. the semiannual report on audit management U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- Code section 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee and resolution, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. ernment Reform and Oversight. on Government Reform and Oversight. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Commit- 6257. A letter from the Executive Director, 6234. A letter from the Chairman, Council tee on Government Reform and Oversight. Committee for Purchase from People Who of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 6246. A letter from the Secretary, Amer- Are Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting copy of D.C. Act 12–209, ‘‘Chief Procurement ican Battle Monuments Commission, trans- the Committee’s final rule—Additions to and Officer Qualification Temporary Amendment mitting the 1997 annual consolidated report Deletions from the Procurement List [98–001] Act of 1997’’ received December 18, 1997, pur- in compliance with the Inspector General received January 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 suant to D.C. Code section 1—233(c)(1); to the Act and the Federal Managers’ Financial In- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- Committee on Government Reform and tegrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); ernment Reform and Oversight. Oversight. to the Committee on Government Reform 6258. A letter from the Chairman, Con- 6235. A letter from the Chairman, Council and Oversight. sumer Product Safety Commission, trans- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 6247. A letter from the Federal Co-Chair- mitting the semiannual report on the activi- copy of D.C. Act 12–205, ‘‘Comprehensive man, Appalachian Regional Commission, ties of the Office of Inspector General for the Merit Personnel Act Health and Life Insur- transmitting the semiannual report on the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, ance Clarification Amendment Act of 1997’’ activities of the Office of Inspector General 1997; and the semiannual management report received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. for the period April 1, 1997, through Septem- for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. Code section 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee ber 30, 1997; and the semiannual management (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Commit- on Government Reform and Oversight. report for the same period, pursuant to 5 tee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6236. A letter from the Chairman, Council U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 6259. A letter from the Chairman, Con- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a the Committee on Government Reform and sumer Product Safety Commission, trans- copy of D.C. Act 12–200, ‘‘Collateral Reform Oversight. mitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Temporary Amendment Act of 1997’’ received 6248. A letter from the Director, Office of Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code sec- Congressional Affairs, Arms Control and Dis- pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com- tion 1—233(c)(1); to the Committee on Gov- armament Agency, transmitting a report of mittee on Government Reform and Over- ernment Reform and Oversight. activities under the Freedom of Information sight. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H47 6260. A letter from the Chief Executive Of- sion, transmitting a report of activities agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to ficer, Corporation for National Service, under the Freedom of Information Act for 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on transmitting the semiannual report on the the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Government Reform and Oversight. activities of the Office of Inspector General 552(d); to the Committee on Government Re- 6284. A letter from the Director, Federal for the period April 1, 1997, through Septem- form and Oversight. Mediation and Conciliation Service, trans- ber 30, 1997; and the semiannual management 6272. A letter from the Chairman, Equal mitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the report for the same period, pursuant to 5 Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com- the Committee on Government Reform and the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity mittee on Government Reform and Over- Oversight. Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the sight. 6261. A letter from the Chairman, Council Committee on Government Reform and 6285. A letter from the Chairman, Federal of the District of Columbia, transmitting no- Oversight. Trade Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 tification of its intent with regard to the 6273. A letter from the Acting Director of report pursuant to the Federal Managers’ Fi- D.C. Financial Responsibility and Manage- Communications and Legislative Affairs, nancial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. ment Assistance Authority’s Resolution and Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Recommendation Concerning Managed Medi- sion, transmitting a copy of the EEOC’s ‘‘An- Reform and Oversight. cal Health Care for District of Columbia nual Report on the Employment of Minori- 6286. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Medicaid Recipients, pursuant to Public Law ties, Women, and People with Disabilities in Trade Commission, transmitting the semi- 104—8, section 207; to the Committee on Gov- the Federal Government, FY 1996,’’ pursuant annual report on the activities of the Office ernment Reform and Oversight. to 42 U.S.C. 2000e—4(e); to the Committee on of Inspector General for the period April 1, 6262. A letter from the Acting Assistant Government Reform and Oversight. 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the Secretary (Civil Works), Department of the 6274. A letter from the Chairman and Chief semiannual management report for the same Army, transmitting the strategic plan for Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Arlington National Cemetary and Soldiers’ tion, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursu- Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- and Airmen’s Home National Cemetary, pur- ant to the Federal Managers’ Financial In- ernment Reform and Oversight. 6287. A letter from the Acting Comptroller suant to Public Law 103—62; to the Commit- tegrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); General, General Accounting Office, trans- tee on Government Reform and Oversight. to the Committee on Government Reform mitting a monthly listing of new investiga- 6263. A letter from the Deputy Assistant and Oversight. tions, audits, and evaluations; to the Com- Secretary for Program Integration, Depart- 6275. A letter from the Chairman and Chief mittee on Government Reform and Over- ment of Defense, transmitting the fiscal year Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- sight. 1996 report on the actuarial status of the tion, transmitting the report in compliance 6288. A letter from the Acting Comptroller Military Retirement System, pursuant to 31 with the Government in the Sunshine Act General, General Accounting Office, trans- U.S.C. 9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on for 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the mitting a monthly listing of new investiga- Government Reform and Oversight. Committee on Government Reform and tions, audits, and evaluations; to the Com- 6264. A letter from the Director, Adminis- Oversight. mittee on Government Reform and Over- tration and Management, Department of De- 6276. A letter from the Chairman, Federal sight. fense, transmitting the Department’s final Communications Commission, transmitting 6289. A letter from the Acting Comptroller rule—Freedom of Information Act Program the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal General, General Accounting Office, trans- [DoD 5400.7] received November 17, 1997, pur- Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant mitting a monthly listing of new investiga- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on tions, audits, and evaluations; to the Com- tee on Government Reform and Oversight. Government Reform and Oversight. mittee on Government Reform and Over- 6265. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, 6277. A letter from the Chairman, Federal sight. Department of Defense, transmitting the FY Election Commission, transmitting the Com- 6290. A letter from the Acting Comptroller 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Man- mission’s revised strategic plan for fiscal General, General Accounting Office, trans- agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to years 1998–2003 and its 1999 performance plan, mitting a monthly listing of new investiga- 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on pursuant to Public Law 103—62; to the Com- tions, audits, and evaluations; to the Com- Government Reform and Oversight. mittee on Government Reform and Over- mittee on Government Reform and Over- 6266. A letter from the Attorney General, sight. sight. Department of Justice, transmitting the 6278. A letter from the Chairman, Federal 6291. A letter from the Acting Comptroller semiannual report on activities of the In- Election Commission, transmitting the FY General, General Accounting Office, trans- spector General for the period April 1, 1997, 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Man- mitting the report on results of the audit of through September 30, 1997, and the Manage- agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to the Custodial Financial Statements of the ment Report for the same period, pursuant 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Internal Revenue Service for fiscal year 1996, to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); Government Reform and Oversight. pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee to the Committee on Government Reform 6279. A letter from the Chairman, Federal on Government Reform and Oversight. and Oversight. Housing Finance Board, transmitting the 6292. A letter from the Administrator, Gen- 6267. A letter from the Attorney General, semiannual report on the activities of the eral Services Administration, transmitting Department of Justice, transmitting the FY Office of Inspector General for the period the semiannual report on activities of the 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Man- April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and Office of Inspector General for the period agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to the semiannual management report for the April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, and 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. the management report for the same period, Government Reform and Oversight. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) 6268. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Government Reform and Oversight. section 5(b); to the Committee on Govern- Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- 6280. A letter from the Executive Director, ment Reform and Oversight. ting the semiannual report on activities of Federal Labor Relations Authority, trans- 6293. A letter from the Inspector General, the Inspector General for the period April 1, mitting the reports in compliance with the General Services Administration, transmit- 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to Government in the Sunshine Act during the ting the semiannual report on activities of 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to calendar years 1995 and 1996, pursuant to 5 the Office of Inspector General for the period the Committee on Government Reform and U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Govern- April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, and Oversight. ment Reform and Oversight. the management report for the same period, 6269. A letter from the Administrator, En- 6281. A letter from the Chair, Federal pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- Labor Relations Authority, transmitting the section 5(b); to the Committee on Govern- ting the semiannual report of the Office of FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Man- ment Reform and Oversight. Inspector General covering the period April agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 6294. A letter from the Chairman, Legal 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, and the 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Services Corporation, transmitting the Cor- semiannual Management report for the same Government Reform and Oversight. poration’s Strategic Plan for FY 1998—FY period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 6282. A letter from the Chairman, Federal 2003, pursuant to Public Law 103—62; to the Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- Maritime Commission, transmitting the Committee on Government Reform and ernment Reform and Oversight. semiannual report on the activities of the Oversight. 6270. A letter from the Administrator, En- Office of Inspector General for the period 6295. A letter from the General Counsel and vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and Corporate Secretary, Legal Services Cor- ting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Fed- the semiannual management report for the poration, transmitting the report in compli- eral Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, pur- same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. ance with the Government in the Sunshine suant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Commit- Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Act for 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to tee on Government Reform and Oversight. Government Reform and Oversight. the Committee on Government Reform and 6271. A letter from the Acting Director of 6283. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Oversight. Communications and Legislative Affairs, Maritime Commission, transmitting the FY 6296. A letter from the FOIA Adminis- Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Man- trator, Office of the General Counsel, Legal H48 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 Services Corporation, transmitting a report through September 30, 1997; and the semi- U.S.C. 4703(b)(4)(B); to the Committee on of activities under the Freedom of Informa- annual management report for the same pe- Government Reform and Oversight. tion Act for the calendar year 1997, pursuant riod, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 6320. A letter from the Director, Office of to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Gov- Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- ernment Reform and Oversight. ernment Reform and Oversight. fice’s final rule—Prevailing Rate Systems; 6297. A letter from the Administrator, Na- 6308. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Removal of Putnam, Richmond, and Rock- tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- Regulatory Commission, transmitting a re- land Counties, NY, and Monmouth County, tion, transmitting the semiannual report on port of activities under the Freedom of Infor- NJ, from the New York, NY, Appropriated activities of the Inspector General for the pe- mation Act for the calendar year 1997, pursu- Fund Survey Area (RIN: 3206–AI06) received riod ending September 30, 1997, and the semi- ant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on January 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. annual management report on the status of Government Reform and Oversight. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- audit followup for the same period, pursuant 6309. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear ment Reform and Oversight. to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); Waste Technical Review Board, transmitting 6321. A letter from the Director, Office of to the Committee on Government Reform the consolidated report in compliance with Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- and Oversight. the Inspector General Act and the Federal fice’s final rule—Prevailing Rate Systems; 6298. A letter from the Director, Office of Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant Removal of Umatilla County, OR, from Spo- the Federal Register, National Archives and to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); kane, WA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area RECORDs Administration, transmitting the to the Committee on Government Reform (RIN: 3206–AI10) received January 5, 1998, Administration’s final rule—Prices and and Oversight. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Availability of Federal Register Publica- 6310. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- mittee on Government Reform and Over- tions; Acceptance of Digital Signatures—re- fice of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, sight. ceived December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to 6322. A letter from the Director, Office of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- ment Reform and Oversight. Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the fice’s final rule—Procedures for Settling 6299. A letter from the Director, Policy and Committee on Government Reform and Claims (RIN: 3206–AH89) received January 6, Communications Staff, National Archives Oversight. 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the and RECORDs Administration, transmitting 6311. A letter from the Office of Independ- Committee on Government Reform and the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal ent Counsel, transmitting the 1997 annual re- Oversight. 6323. A letter from the Director, Office of Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant port in compliance with the Inspector Gen- Personnel Management, transmitting the FY to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on eral Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Man- Government Reform and Oversight. Public Law 100—504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 6300. A letter from the Chairman, National 2525); to the Committee on Government Re- 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Credit Union Administration, transmitting form and Oversight. Government Reform and Oversight. the semiannual report on the activities of 6312. A letter from the Office of Independ- 6324. A letter from the Director, Office of ent Counsel, transmitting the 1997 annual re- the Office of Inspector General for the period Personnel Management, transmitting notifi- April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and port in compliance with the Inspector Gen- cation of an approved proposal for a person- the semiannual management report for the eral Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to nel management demonstration project for same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Public Law 100—504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. the Naval Surface Warfare Center and the Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 2525); to the Committee on Government Re- Naval Undersea Warfare Center Science and Government Reform and Oversight. form and Oversight. Technology Reinvention Laboratories, pur- 6301. A letter from the Deputy Financial 6313. A letter from the Office of Independ- suant to 5 U.S.C. 4703(b)(4)(B); to the Com- Officer, National Credit Union Administra- ent Counsel, transmitting the FY 1997 report mittee on Government Reform and Over- tion, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursu- pursuant to the Federal Managers’ Financial sight. ant to the Federal Managers’ Financial In- Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 6325. A letter from the Director, Office of tegrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- to the Committee on Government Reform Reform and Oversight. fice’s final rule—Cost-of-Living Allowance and Oversight. 6314. A letter from the Director, Office of (Nonforeign Areas); Miscellaneous Changes 6302. A letter from the Senior Deputy Management and Budget, transmitting a re- (RIN: 3206–AH51) received December 3, 1997, Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts, port entitled ‘‘Statistical Programs of the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- transmitting the semiannual report of the United States Government: Fiscal Year mittee on Government Reform and Over- Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997 1998,’’ pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3504(e)(2); to the sight. through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 Committee on Government Reform and 6326. A letter from the Director, Office of U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); Oversight. Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- to the Committee on Government Reform 6315. A letter from the Director, Office of fice’s final rule—Student Educational Em- and Oversight. Management and Budget, transmitting a re- ployment Program (RIN: 3206–AH82) received 6303. A letter from the Chairman, National port of activities under the Freedom of Infor- December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Endowment for the Humanities, transmit- mation Act for the period January 1, 1997 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- ting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Fed- through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 ment Reform and Oversight. eral Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, pur- U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Govern- 6327. A letter from the Chairman, Panama suant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Commit- ment Reform and Oversight. Canal Commission, transmitting the semi- tee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6316. A letter from the Director, Office of annual report on the activities of the Office 6304. A letter from the Chairman and Gen- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- of Inspector General for the period April 1, eral Counsel, National Labor Relations fice’s final rule—Pay Under the General 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the Board, transmitting the FY 1997 report pur- Schedule; Locality Pay Areas for 1998 (RIN: semiannual management report for the same suant to the Federal Managers’ Financial In- 3206–AH65) received December 11, 1997, pursu- period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. tegrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- to the Committee on Government Reform on Government Reform and Oversight. ernment Reform and Oversight. and Oversight. 6317. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 6328. A letter from the Administrator, Pan- 6305. A letter from the Chairman, National fice of Personnel Management, transmitting ama Canal Commission, transmitting the FY Mediation Board, transmitting the FY 1997 the Office’s final rule—Reduction in Force 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Man- report pursuant to the Federal Managers’ Fi- and Performance Management (RIN: 3206– agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to nancial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. AH32) received November 18, 1997, pursuant 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Reform and Oversight. Government Reform and Oversight. 6329. A letter from the Director, Peace 6306. A letter from the Chairman, Presi- 6318. A letter from the Director, Office of Corps, transmitting the FY 1997 report pur- dent & Chief Executive Officer, National Personnel Management, transmitting the suant to the Federal Managers’ Financial In- Railroad Passenger Corporation, transmit- semiannual report on activities of the In- tegrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); ting the semiannual report on the activities spector General for the period of April 1, to the Committee on Government Reform of the Office of Inspector General for the pe- 1997, through September 30, 1997, and the and Oversight. riod April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; Management Response for the same period, 6330. A letter from the Chairman, Pension and the semiannual management report for pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. section 5(b); to the Committee on Govern- the semiannual report on the activities of (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Commit- ment Reform and Oversight. the Office of Inspector General for the period tee on Government Reform and Oversight. 6319. A letter from the Director, Office of April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and 6307. A letter from the Chairman, National Personnel Management, transmitting notifi- the semiannual management report for the Science Board, transmitting the semiannual cation of an approved proposal for a person- same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. report on the activities of the Office of In- nel management demonstration project for Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on spector General for the period April 1, 1997, the Department of Commerce, pursuant to 5 Government Reform and Oversight. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H49 6331. A letter from the Chairman, Postal semiannual report on the activities of the 6355. A letter from the President, United Rate Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 Office of Inspector General for the period States Institute of Peace, transmitting the report pursuant to the Federal Managers’ Fi- April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and 1995 and 1996 annual consolidated report in nancial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. the semiannual management report for the compliance with the Inspector General Act 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. and the Federal Managers’ Financial Integ- Reform and Oversight. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on rity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to 6332. A letter from the Inspector General, Government Reform and Oversight. the Committee on Government Reform and Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting 6344. A letter from the Executive Director, Oversight. the semiannual report on activities of the State Justice Institute, transmitting the 6356. A letter from the Chairman, United Office of Inspector General for the period 1997 annual consolidated report in compli- States International Trade Commission, April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, pur- ance with the Inspector General Act and the transmitting the semiannual report on the suant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) sec- Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, activities of the Office of Inspector General tion 5(b); to the Committee on Government pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Com- for the period April 1, 1997, through Septem- Reform and Oversight. mittee on Government Reform and Over- ber 30, 1997; and the semiannual management 6333. A letter from the Board Members, sight. report for the same period, pursuant to 5 Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting 6345. A letter from the Acting Chairman, U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Board’s Strategic Plan for 1997—2002, Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board, the Committee on Government Reform and pursuant to Public Law 103—62; to the Com- transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to Oversight. mittee on Government Reform and Over- the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity 6357. A letter from the Chairman, United sight. Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the States Postal Service, transmitting the 6334. A letter from the Chairman, Railroad Committee on Government Reform and semiannual report on the activities of the Retirement Board, transmitting the semi- Oversight. Office of Inspector General for the period annual report on activities of the Office of 6346. A letter from the Chairperson, U.S. April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the semiannual management report for the through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on the Committee on Government Reform and Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Government Reform and Oversight. Oversight. Committee on Government Reform and 6358. A letter from the Deputy Associate 6335. A letter from the Secretary of the Oversight. Director for Royalty Management, Depart- Treasury, transmitting the semiannual re- 6347. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. ment of the Interior, transmitting notifica- port on activities of the Inspector General Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- tion of proposed refunds of excess royalty for the period ending September 30, 1997, and sion, transmitting the semiannual report on payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. the Secretary’s semiannual report for the the activities of the Office of Inspector Gen- 1339(b); to the Committee on Resources. same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. eral for the period April 1, 1997, through Sep- 6359. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on tember 30, 1997; and the semiannual manage- for Land and Minerals Management, Depart- Government Reform and Oversight. ment report for the same period, pursuant to ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- 6336. A letter from the Secretary of Agri- 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to partment’s final rule—Reclamation Projects, culture, transmitting the 1997 annual report the Committee on Government Reform and Grant of Lands in Reclamation Townsites for in compliance with the Inspector General Oversight. School Purposes (RIN: 1004–AC91) received 6348. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Merit Systems Protection Board, transmit- Law 100—504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. the Committee on Government Reform and ting the 1997 annual report in compliance 6360. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Oversight. with the Inspector General Act Amendments for Water and Science, Department of the In- 6337. A letter from the Secretary of Agri- of 1988, pursuant to Public Law 100—504, sec- terior, transmitting the Department’s final culture, transmitting the FY 1997 report pur- tion 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the Committee rule—Adjustments to 1998 Operating Criteria suant to the Federal Managers’ Financial In- on Government Reform and Oversight. and Procedures for the Newlands Irrigation tegrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); 6349. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Project in Nevada (RIN: 1006–AA37) received to the Committee on Government Reform Merit Systems Protection Board, transmit- December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Oversight. ting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Fed- 6338. A letter from the Secretary of Edu- eral Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, pur- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. cation, transmitting the Seventeenth Semi- suant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Commit- 6361. A letter from the Acting Deputy As- annual Report to Congress on Audit Follow- tee on Government Reform and Oversight. sistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Up, covering the period from April 1, 1997 to 6350. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. Parks, Department of the Interior, transmit- September 30, 1997, pursuant to Public Law Small Business Administration, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule—Safety 100—504, section 106(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the ting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Fed- Belt Use Within the NPS System (RIN: 1024– Committee on Government Reform and eral Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, pur- AC63) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to Oversight. suant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Commit- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6339. A letter from the Secretary of Trans- tee on Government Reform and Oversight. Resources. portation, transmitting the Secretary’s Man- 6351. A letter from the Clerk, United States 6362. A letter from the Acting Assistant agement Report on Management Decisions Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, and Final Actions on Office of Inspector Gen- Circuit, transmitting two opinions of the Department of the Interior, transmitting the eral Audit Recommendations for the period Court; to the Committee on Government Re- Department’s final rule—Migratory Bird ending September 30, 1997, pursuant to 31 form and Oversight. Hunting: Revised Test Protocol for Nontoxic U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on Govern- 6352. A letter from the Public Printer, Approval Procedures for Shot and Shot Coat- ment Reform and Oversight. United States Government Printing Office, ings (RIN: 1018–AB80) received November 24, 6340. A letter from the Secretary of Trans- transmitting the semiannual report on the 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the portation, transmitting the FY 1997 report activities of the Office of Inspector General Committee on Resources. pursuant to the Federal Managers’ Financial for the period April 1, 1997, through Septem- 6363. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. ber 30, 1997; and the semiannual management for Land and Minerals Management, Depart- 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government report for the same period, pursuant to 5 ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- Reform and Oversight. U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to partment’s final rule—Multiple Use, Mining; 6341. A letter from the Chairman, Securi- the Committee on Government Reform and Mining Claims Under the General Mining ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting Oversight. Laws [WO–340–1220–00–24 1A] (RIN: 1004–AD05) the semiannual report on the activities of 6353. A letter from the Director, United received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 the Office of Inspector General for the period States Information Agency, transmitting the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and semiannual report on activities of the In- sources. the semiannual management report for the spector General for the period April 1, 1997, 6364. A letter from the Assistant Secretary same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. through September 30, 1997, also the Manage- for Land and Minerals Management, Depart- Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on ment Report for the same period, pursuant ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- Government Reform and Oversight. to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); partment’s final rule—Geological and Geo- 6342. A letter from the Chairman, Securi- to the Committee on Government Reform physical Explorations of the Outer Continen- ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting and Oversight. tal Shelf (RIN: 1010–AC10) received December the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal 6354. A letter from the Director, United 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Managers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant States Information Agency, transmitting the the Committee on Resources. to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Man- 6365. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Government Reform and Oversight. agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to for Land and Minerals Management, Depart- 6343. A letter from the Secretary, 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- SMITHsonian Institution, transmitting the Government Reform and Oversight. partment’s final rule—Surety BONDs for H50 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 Outer Continental Shelf Leases (RIN: 1010– No. 950815208–6299–02; I.D. 080295B] received 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the AB92) received May 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Resources. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 6384. A letter from the Acting Assistant sources. 6375. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- 6366. A letter from the Director, Fish and fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Wildlife Service, transmitting the Service’s anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- mitting the Administration’s final rule— final rule—Endangered and Threatened Wild- mitting the Administration’s final rule— Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone life and Plants; Determination of Endan- Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands gered Status for Two Tidal Marsh Plants Off Alaska; Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska Area; Interim 1998 Harvest Specifications from the San Francisco Bay Area of Califor- [Docket No. 961126334–7025–02; I.D. 112597C] re- [Docket No. 971208296–7296–01; I.D. 111997A] nia (RIN: 1018–AD14) received November 24, ceived December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- Committee on Resources. 6376. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- sources. 6367. A letter from the Director, Fish and fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- 6385. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Wildlife Service, transmitting the Service’s anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- final rule—Endangered and Threatened Wild- mitting the Administration’s final rule— anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- life and Plants; Determination of Endan- Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the mitting the Administration’s final rule— gered Status for the Callippe Silverspot But- Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fish- Scallop Fishery Off Alaska, Scallops in the terfly and the Behren’s Silverspot Butterfly eries; Inseason Adjustments and Closures Northeast District of Registration Area K and Threatened Status for the Alameda from the U.S.-Canadian Border to the U.S.- [Docket No. 970613138–7138–01; I.D. 120297A] Whipsnake (RIN: 1018–AC32) received Decem- Mexican Border [Docket No. 970429101–7101– received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 ber 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 01; I.D. 111097A] received December 3, 1997, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- to the Committee on Resources. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- sources. 6368. A letter from the Director, Fish and mittee on Resources. 6386. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Wildlife Service, transmitting the Service’s 6377. A letter from the Director, Office of Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- final rule—Endangered and Threatened Wild- Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- life and Plants; Endangered Status for Atmospheric Administration, transmitting mitting the Administration’s final rule— Brother’s Island Tuatara (RIN: 1018–AD06) re- the Administration’s final rule—Atlantic Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone ceived January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Tuna Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Effort Off Alaska; Improved Retention/Improved 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. Controls [Docket No. 970626157–7176–01; I.D. Utilization [Docket No. 970611133–7263–02; I.D. 6369. A letter from the Director, Fish and 041697C] (RIN: 0648–AJ65) received December 052997B] (RIN: 0648–AJ36) received December Wildlife Service, transmitting the Service’s 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to final rule—Endangered and Threatened Wild- the Committee on Resources. the Committee on Resources. life and Plants; Establishment of a Non- 6378. A letter from the Director, Office of 6387. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- essential Experimental Population of the Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and trator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Mexican Gray Wolf in Arizona and New Mex- Atmospheric Administration, transmitting Atmospheric Administration, transmitting ico (RIN: 1018–AD07) received January 8, 1998, the Administration’s final rule—Atlantic the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Tuna Fisheries; Regulatory Adjustments the Northeastern United States; Amendment mittee on Resources. [Docket No. 960816226–7115–02; I.D. 050797B] 10 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black 6370. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- (RIN: 0648–AJ04) received December 11, 1997, Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan [Docket trator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- No. 970908229–7277–02; I.D. 082797A] (RIN: 0648– Atmospheric Administration, transmitting mittee on Resources. AJ55) received December 4, 1997, pursuant to the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of 6379. A letter from the Director, Office of 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Resources. Improved Retention/Improved Utilization Atmospheric Administration, transmitting 6388. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- [Docket No. 970806191–7279–02; I.D. 072297A] the Administration’s final rule—Atlantic fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- (RIN: 0648–AJ71) received December 11, 1997, Tuna Fisheries; Regulatory Adjustments anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- [Docket No. 960416112–7026–05; I.D. 020597C] mitting the Administration’s final rule— mittee on Resources. (RIN: 0648–AJ04) received December 11, 1997, Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone 6371. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Off Alaska; Bycatch Rate Standards for the trator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and mittee on Resources. First Half of 1998 [Docket No. 961107312–7021– Atmospheric Administration, transmitting 6380. A letter from the Director, Office of 02; I.D. 112497E] received December 4, 1997, the Administration’s final rule—Atlantic Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Shark Fisheries; Quotas, Bag Limits, Prohi- Atmospheric Administration, transmitting mittee on Resources. bitions, and Requirements [Docket No. the Administration’s final rule—Atlantic 6389. A letter from the Director, Office of 961211348–7065–03; I.D. 0923968] (RIN: 0648– Tuna Fisheries; Regulatory Adjustments Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and AH77) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to [Docket No. 960816226–7172–05; I.D. 061897C] Atmospheric Administration, transmitting 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on (RIN: 0648–AJ04) received December 11, 1997, the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of Resources. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 6372. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- mittee on Resources. Correction [Docket No. 961119321–7071–02; I.D. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- 6381. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 110796G] received December 3, 1997, pursuant anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mitting the Administration’s final rule— anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Resources. Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, mitting the Administration’s final rule— 6390. A letter from the Director, Office of and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pe- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and lagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fish- Atmospheric Administration, transmitting South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction [Dock- ery; Minimum Clam Size for 1998 [Docket No. the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of et No. 961204340–7087–02; I.D. 112597A] received 900124–0127; I.D. 112897E] received December the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; In- December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to dividual Fishing Quota Program; Sweep-up 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. the Committee on Resources. Adjustments [Docket No. 960918264–6350–02; 6373. A letter from the Director, Office of 6382. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- I.D. 091296A] (RIN: 0648–AI61) received De- Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- cember 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Atmospheric Administration, transmitting anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of mitting the Administration’s final rule— 6391. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Al- Fisheries off West Coast States and in the trator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and locations of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Atmospheric Administration, transmitting and Aleutian Islands Area [Docket No. Fishery; Trip Limit Changes [Docket No. the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of 960815223–6315–02; I.D. 081296A] (RIN: 0648– 961227373–6373–01; I.D. 111297A] received No- the Northeastern United States; Final 1998 AI70) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to vember 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Fishing Quotas for Atlantic Surf Clams and 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. Ocean Quahogs [Docket No. 980107005–8055–01; Resources. 6383. A letter from the Acting Assistant I.D. 102997E] received January 12, 1998, pursu- 6374. A letter from the Director, Office of Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- on Resources. Atmospheric Administration, transmitting mitting the Administration’s final rule— 6392. A letter from the Deputy Assistant the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Interim 1998 Har- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian vest Specifications [Docket No. 971208295– mitting the Administration’s final rule— Islands Area; Electronic Reporting [Docket 7295–01; I.D. 111897A] received December 16, Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H51

Atlantic MACKerel, Squid, and Butterfish AK15) received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Fisheries; 1998 Specifications [Docket No. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- mitting the Administration’s ‘‘Major’’ final 971107264–8001–02; I.D. 102297A] (RIN: 0648– sources. rule—Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of AK47) received January 13, 1998, pursuant to 6401. A letter from the Director, Office of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fish- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and ery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 15; Resources. Atmospheric Administration, transmitting OMB Control Numbers; Removal of Expira- 6393. A letter from the Director, Office of the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of tion Date [Docket No. 971009242–7308–02; I.D. Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 091997B] (RIN: 0648–AJ14) received January 7, Atmospheric Administration, transmitting Closures of Specified Groundfish Fisheries in 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket Committee on Resources. the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; No. 971208296–7296–01; I.D. 121997A] received 6410. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- Islands Area; Apportionment of Reserve 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- [Docket No. 961107312–7021–02; I.D. 120897B] 6402. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- mitting the Administration’s final rule— received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass sources. mitting the Administration’s final rule—At- Fisheries: Summer Flounder Commercial 6394. A letter from the Deputy Assistant lantic Tuna Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quota Transfer from New Jersey to Con- Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- [I.D. 121597C] received January 5, 1998, pursu- necticut [I.D. 122997B] received January 7, anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mitting the Administration’s final rule— on Resources. Committee on Resources. Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone 6403. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- 6411. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Off Alaska; Individual Fishing Quota Pro- trator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- gram; Standard Allowances for Ice and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Slime; Correction [Docket No. 870520118–7251– the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of mitting the Administration’s final rule—Fi- 02; I.D. 050197A] (RIN: 0648–AJ00) received De- the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; nancial Assistance for Research and Develop- cember 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian ment Projects in the Gulf of Mexico and Off 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. Islands Area; Prohibited Species Catch Limit the U.S. South Atlantic Coastal States; Ma- 6395. A letter from the Director, Office of for Chionoecetes opilio [Docket No. 970801188– rine Fisheries Initiative [Docket No. 97– Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and 7288–02; I.D. 070797C] (RIN: 0648–AJ45) re- 1114270–7270–01; I.D. 111397A] (RIN: 0648–ZA35) Atmospheric Administration, transmitting ceived December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South At- sources. 6412. A letter from the Director, Office of lantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources 6404. A letter from the Acting Assistant Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforce- of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- ment, transmitting the Office’s final rule— Trip Limit Reduction [Docket No. 961204340– anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Alabama Regulatory Program [SPATS No. 7087–02; I.D. 121297A] received December 19, mitting the Administration’s final rule— AL–067–FOR] received December 18, 1997, pur- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Magnuson Act Provisions; Foreign Fishing; suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commit- Committee on Resources. Fisheries off West Coast States and in the tee on Resources. 6396. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish 6413. A letter from the Director, Office of Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- Fishery; Annual Specifications and Manage- Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforce- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- ment Measures [Docket No. 971229312–7312–01; ment, transmitting the Office’s final rule— mitting the Administration’s final rule— I.D. 121697C] received January 8, 1998, pursu- Mississippi Regulatory Program [SPATS No. Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee MS–012–FOR] received January 7, 1998, pursu- Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass on Resources. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Fisheries [Docket No. 971015246–7293–02; I.D. 6405. A letter from the Acting Assistant on Resources. 100897D] (RIN: 0648–AK44) received December Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- 6414. A letter from the Secretary of Com- 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- merce, transmitting the report on the con- the Committee on Resources. mitting the Administration’s final rule— tribution of bycatch to charitable organiza- 6397. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, tions, pursuant to Public Law 104—297, sec- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the tion 208; to the Committee on Resources. anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Gulf of Mexico; Red Snapper Minimum Size 6415. A letter from the Attorney General, mitting the Administration’s final rule— Limit [Docket No. 971205289–7313–02; I.D. Department of Justice, transmitting the an- Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, 120497C] (RIN: 0648–AK28) received January 8, nual listing of all grants awarded pursuant and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pe- 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the to the DNA Identification Act of 1994, pursu- lagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and Committee on Resources. ant to 42 U.S.C. 3796kk—5; to the Committee South Atlantic; Closure [Docket No. 6406. A letter from the Director, Office of on the Judiciary. 961204340–7087–02; I.D. 010698A] received Janu- Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and 6416. A letter from the Assistant Attorney ary 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Atmospheric Administration, transmitting General, Department of Justice, transmit- to the Committee on Resources. the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of ting the report on the administration of the 6398. A letter from the Deputy Assistant the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Foreign Agents Registration Act covering Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- Closures of Specified Groundfish Fisheries in the six months ended December 31, 1996, pur- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 961126334– suant to 22 U.S.C. 621; to the Committee on mitting the Administration’s final rule— 7052–02; I.D. 122297A] received January 6, 1998, the Judiciary. Magnuson-STEVENS Act Provisions; Essential pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6417. A letter from the General Counsel, Fish Habitat [Docket No. 961030300–7238–04; mittee on Resources. Department of Housing and Urban Develop- I.D. 120996A] (RIN: 0648–AJ30) received Janu- 6407. A letter from the Deputy Assistant ment, transmitting the Department’s final ary 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- rule—HUD’s Regulation on Self-Testing Re- to the Committee on Resources. anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- garding Residential Real Estate-Related 6399. A letter from the Deputy Assistant mitting the Administration’s final rule— Lending Transactions and Compliance with Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone the Fair Housing Act [FR–4160] received Jan- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Off Alaska; Allocation of Atka MACKerel to uary 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); mitting the Administration’s final rule— Vessels Using Jig Gear [Docket No. 970829216– to the Committee on the Judiciary. Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone 7305–02; I.D. 080597F] (RIN: 0648–AK14) re- 6418. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Off Alaska; Scallop Fishery Off Alaska; ceived January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Change in Season Dates [Docket No. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. Drug Enforcement Administration, trans- 971110265–7306–02; I.D. 101797A] (RIN: 0648– 6408. A letter from the Director, Office of mitting the Administration’s final rule—Im- AJ98) received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and plementation of the Comprehensive Meth- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- Atmospheric Administration, transmitting amphetamine Control Act of 1996; Possession sources. the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of of List I Chemicals, Definitions, RECORD Re- 6400. A letter from the Deputy Assistant the Northeastern United States; Summer tention, and Temporary Exemption from Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- Flounder Fishery; Commercial Quota Har- Chemical Registration for Distributors of anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- vested for Virginia [Docket No. 961210346– Combination Ephedrine Products [DEA No. mitting the Administration’s final rule— 7035–02; I.D. 122297F] received January 6, 1998, 154F] (RIN: 1117–AA42) received November 18, Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Off Alaska; Extension of the Interim Ground- mittee on Resources. Committee on the Judiciary. fish Observer Program through 1998 [Docket 6409. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 6419. A letter from the Director, Federal No. 970829216–7305–02; I.D. 073097B] (RIN: 0648– Administrator for Fisheries, National Oce- Bureau of Prisons, transmitting the Bureau’s H52 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 final rule—Correspondence: Pretrial Inmates Public Law 104—303, section 101(a)(11); (H. 6440. A letter from the General Counsel, [BOP–1054–F] (RIN: 1120–AA52) received De- Doc. No. 105—173); to the Committee on Department of Transportation, transmitting cember 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure and or- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- dered to be printed. Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D Series ary. 6431. A letter from the the Acting Assist- Turbofan Engines (Federal Aviation Admin- 6420. A letter from the Director, Federal ant Secretary (Civil Works), the Department istration) [Docket No. 97–ANE–04; Amdt. 39– Bureau of Prisons, transmitting the Bureau’s of the Army, transmitting a report on the 10234; AD 97–25–10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received final rule—Correspondence: Restricted Spe- authorization of a deep draft navigation December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cial Mail Procedures [BOP–1048–F] (RIN: project for Charleston Harbor, South Caro- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 1120–AA48) received December 9, 1997, pursu- lina, pursuant to Public Law 104—303, section tation and Infrastructure. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 101(a)(27); (H. Doc. No. 105—174); to the Com- 6441. A letter from the General Counsel, on the Judiciary. mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure Department of Transportation, transmitting 6421. A letter from the Commissioner, Im- and ordered to be printed. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness migration and Naturalization Service, trans- 6432. A letter from the Executive Director, Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company mitting the Service’s final rule—Adjustment Architectural and Transportation Barriers Model R22 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Ad- of Status; Certain Nationals of the People’s Compliance Board, transmitting the Board’s ministration) [Docket No. 97–SW–04–AD; Republic of China [INS No. 1607–93] (RIN: final rule —Americans with Disabilities Act Amdt. 39–10228; AD 97–25–05] (RIN: 2120–AA64) 1115–AD33) received December 2, 1997, pursu- Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Facilities; State and Local Government Fa- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on on the Judiciary. cilities [Docket No. 92–2] (RIN: 3014–AA12) re- Transportation and Infrastructure. 6422. A letter from the Commissioner, Im- ceived January 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6442. A letter from the General Counsel, migration and Naturalization Service, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Transportation, transmitting mitting the Service’s final rule—Administra- tation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- tive Deportation Procedures for Aliens Con- 6433. A letter from the Director, Bureau of eration Regulations; Pasquotank River, Eliz- victed of Aggrevated Felonies Who Are Not Transportation Statistics, transmitting the abeth City, North Carolina (Coast Guard) Lawful Permanent Residents [INS No. 1827– Transportation Statistics Annual Report [CGD05–97–009] (RIN: 2115–AE47) received De- 96] (RIN: 1115–AE69) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to Public Law 102—240, section cember 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 6006 (105 Stat. 2174); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Committee on the Judiciary. Transportation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. 6423. A letter from the Commissioner, Im- 6434. A letter from the Commandant, Coast 6443. A letter from the General Counsel, migration and Naturalization Service, trans- Guard, transmitting the Addendum to the Department of Transportation, transmitting Report to Congress on the International Pri- mitting the Service’s final rule—Periods of the Department’s final rule—Safety Zone: vate-Sector Tug-of-Opportunity System for Lawful Temporary Resident Status and Law- Los Angeles Harbor-San Pedro Bay, CA the waters of the Olympic Coast National ful Permanent Resident Status to Establish (Coast Guard) [COTP Los Angeles-Long- Marine Sanctuary and the Strait of Juan de Seven Years of Lawful Domicile [INS No. Beach, CA; 97–007] (RIN: 2115–AA97) received Fuca, pursuant to Public Law 104—58, sec- 1748–96] (RIN: 1115–AE27) received December November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion 401(a); to the Committee on Transpor- 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. the Committee on the Judiciary. 6435. A letter from the General Counsel, tation and Infrastructure. 6424. A letter from the Commissioner, Im- 6444. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting migration and Naturalization Service, trans- Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Standard In- mitting the Service’s final rule—Prima Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model Facie Review of Form I–360 When Filed by ATP Airplanes (Federal Aviation Adminis- strument Approach Procedures; Miscellane- Self-Petitioning Battered Spouse/Child [INS tration) [Docket No. 96–NM–189–AD; Amdt. ous Amendments (Federal Aviation Adminis- No. 1845–97] (RIN: 1115–AE77) received Decem- 39–10220; AD 97–24–13] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- tration) [Docket No. 29055; Amdt. No. 1834] ber 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ceived December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 (RIN: 2120–AA65) received November 17, 1997, to the Committee on the Judiciary. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6425. A letter from the Director, Office for Transportation and Infrastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Victims of Crime, transmitting a report on 6436. A letter from the General Counsel, ture. the accomplishments of the Justice Depart- Department of Transportation, transmitting 6445. A letter from the General Counsel, ment’s Office for Victims of Crime during the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996, pursuant to sec- Directives; Bombardier Model CL–44 Series the Department’s final rule—Standard In- tion 1407(g) of the Victims of Crime Act of Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) strument Approach Procedures; Miscellane- 1984; to the Committee on the Judiciary. [Docket No. 97–NM–37–AD; Amdt. 39–10236; ous Amendments (Federal Aviation Adminis- 6426. A letter from the Director, Office of AD 97–25–12] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- tration) [Docket No. 29054; Amdt. No. 1833] Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforce- cember 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (RIN: 2120–AA65) received November 17, 1997, ment, transmitting the Office’s final rule— 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Implementation of the Debt Collection Im- tation and Infrastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- provement Act of 1996 (RIN: 1029–AB90) re- 6437. A letter from the General Counsel, ture. ceived November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 Department of Transportation, transmitting 6446. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the the Department’s final rule—Establishment Department of Transportation, transmitting Judiciary. of VOR Federal Airway; CA (Federal Avia- the Department’s final rule—Standard In- 6427. A letter from the Federal Register Li- tion Administration) [Airspace Docket No. strument Approach Procedures; Miscellane- aison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, 97–AWP–17] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received De- ous Amendments (Federal Aviation Adminis- transmitting the Office’s final rule—Civil cember 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tration) [Docket No. 29053; Amdt. No. 1832] Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment [96– 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- (RIN: 2120–AA65) received November 17, 1997, 102] (RIN: 1550–AB01) received November 25, tation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 6438. A letter from the General Counsel, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Committee on the Judiciary. Department of Transportation, transmitting ture. 6428. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6447. A letter from the General Counsel, Branch, U.S. Customs Service, transmitting Directives; Bombardier Model CL–600–2B16 Department of Transportation, transmitting the Service’s final rule—Anticounterfeiting Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Consumer Protection Act: Disposition of with Supplemental Type Certificate Directives; Fairchild Model F–27 Series Air- Merchandise Bearing Counterfeit American SA6003NM (Federal Aviation Administra- planes (Federal Aviation Administration) Trademarks; Civil Penalties [T.D. 97–90] tion) [Docket No. 97–NM–286–AD; Amdt. 39– [Docket No. 97–NM–35–AD; Amdt. 39–10204; (RIN: 1515–AC10) received November 14, 1997, 10235; AD 97–25–11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received AD 97–23–15] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received No- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. vember 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on the Judiciary. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 6429. A letter from the Clerk, United States tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. Court of Federal Claims, transmitting the 6439. A letter from the General Counsel, 6448. A letter from the General Counsel, court’s report for the year ended September Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting 30, 1997, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 791(c); to the the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Committee on the Judiciary. Directives; Allison Engine Company Model Directives; Fairchild Model FH–227 Series 6430. A letter from the the Acting Assist- 250–C40B Turboshaft Engines (Federal Avia- Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) ant Secretary (Civil Works), the Department tion Administration) [Docket No. 97–ANE– [Docket No. 97–NM–34–AD; Amdt. 39–10203; of the Army, transmitting a report on the 31–AD; Amdt. 39–10233; AD 97–25–09] (RIN: AD 97–23–14] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received No- authorization of an environmental restora- 2120–AA64) received December 11, 1997, pursu- vember 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion project for the Lower Savannah River, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Georgia and South Carolina, pursuant to on Transportation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H53 6449. A letter from the General Counsel, 6458. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Establishment 6467. A letter from the General Counsel, Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R3000 of Class E Airspace; Guntersville, AL (Fed- Department of Transportation, transmitting Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) eral Aviation Administration) [Airspace the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness [Docket No. 97–CE–89–AD; Amdt. 39–10196; AD Docket No. 97–ASO–13] (RIN: 2120–AA66) re- Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Se- 97–23–08] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received November ceived November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 ries Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administra- 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tion) [Docket No. 97–NM–198–AD; Amdt. 39– the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Transportation and Infrastructure. 10210; AD 97–24–03] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received structure. 6459. A letter from the General Counsel, December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6450. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Revocation of tation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Class E Airspace; Marietta Dobbins ARB 6468. A letter from the General Counsel, Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Se- (NAS Atlanta), GA (Federal Aviation Admin- Department of Transportation, transmitting ries Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administra- istration) [Airspace Docket No. 97–ASO–14] the Department’s final rule—Revision of tion) [Docket No. 97–NM–167–AD; Amdt. 39– (RIN: 2120–AA66) received November 24, 1997, Class E Airspace; New Mexico, NM (Federal 10201; AD 97–23–13] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- No. 96–ASW–28] received December 2, 1997, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ture. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tation and Infrastructure. 6460. A letter from the General Counsel, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 6451. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting ture. Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6469. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777–200 Series Air- Department of Transportation, transmitting Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 and planes (Federal Aviation Administration) the Department’s final rule—Revision of 0070 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Ad- [Docket No. 97–NM–55–AD; Amdt. 39–10205; Class D and E Airspace: McKinney, TX (Fed- ministration) [Docket No. 97–NM–165–AD; AD 97–23–16] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received No- eral Aviation Administration) [Airspace Amdt. 39–10200; AD 97–23–12] (RIN: 2120–AA64) vember 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Docket No. 97–ASW–22] received December 2, received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Transportation and Infrastructure. 6461. A letter from the General Counsel, structure. 6452. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting 6470. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328–100 Series Air- Systems MD900 Helicopters (Federal Avia- Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited Jet- planes (Federal Aviation Administration) tion Administration) [Docket No. 97–SW–17– stream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes (Fed- [Docket No. 96–NM–115–AD; Amdt. 39–10198; AD; Amdt. 39–10206; AD 97–12–02] (RIN: 2120– eral Aviation Administration) [Docket No. AD 97–23–10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received No- AA64) received November 24, 1997, pursuant 92–CE–46–AD; Amdt. 39–10214; AD 97–24–07] vember 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 2, 1997, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tation and Infrastructure. 6462. A letter from the General Counsel, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 6453. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting ture. Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6471. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Directives; Allison Engine Company Model Department of Transportation, transmitting Directives; Dornier Model 328–100 Series Air- 250–C47B Turboshaft Engines (Federal Avia- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness planes (Federal Aviation Administration) tion Administration) [Docket No. 97–ANE– Directives; Aerospace Technologies of Aus- [Docket No. 96–NM–219–AD; Amdt. 39–10199; 40–AD; Amdt. 39–10162; AD 97–21–09] (RIN: tralia Pty Ltd. (formerly Government Air- AD 97–23–11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received No- 2120–AA64) received November 24, 1997, pursu- craft Factory) Models N22B, N22S, and N24A vember 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- on Transportation and Infrastructure. [Docket No. 97–CE–34–AD; Amdt. 39–10212; AD tation and Infrastructure. 6463. A letter from the General Counsel, 97–24–05] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 6454. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Department’s final rule—Amendment to Directives; Dornier Model 328–100 Series Air- structure. Class E Airspace, Jefferson City, MO (Fed- planes (Federal Aviation Administration) 6472. A letter from the General Counsel, eral Aviation Administration) [Docket No. [Docket No. 97–NM–284–AD; Amdt. 39–10208; Department of Transportation, transmitting 97–ACE–17] November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 AD 97–24–01] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received No- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on vember 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Directives; Burkhart Grob, Luft-und Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Raumfahrt, GmbH. Model G102 Astir CS Sail- 6455. A letter from the General Counsel, tation and Infrastructure. planes (Federal Aviation Administration) Department of Transportation, transmitting 6464. A letter from the General Counsel, [Docket No. 95–CE–95–AD; Amdt. 39–10215; AD the Department’s final rule—Amendment to Department of Transportation, transmitting 97–24–08] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December Class E Airspace, Eagle Grove, IA (Federal the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97– Directives; Bombardier Model CL–600–1A11, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ACE–19] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received November -2A12, and -2B16 Series Airplanes (Federal structure. 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97– 6473. A letter from the General Counsel, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- NM–285–AD; Amdt. 39–10209; AD 97–24–02] Department of Transportation, transmitting structure. (RIN: 2120–AA64) received November 24, 1997, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6456. A letter from the General Counsel, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Directives; Burkhart Grob, Luft-und Department of Transportation, transmitting mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Raumfahrt, Model G 103 C Twin III SL Sail- the Department’s final rule—Mandatory Par- ture. planes (Federal Aviation Administration) ticipation in Qualified One-Call Systems by 6465. A letter from the General Counsel, [Docket No. 96–CE–37–AD; Amdt. 39–10216; AD Pipeline Operators (Research and Special Department of Transportation, transmitting 97–24–09] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December Programs Administration) [Docket No. PS– the Department’s final rule—Truck Size and 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 101A, Amdt. 192–82, 195–60] (RIN: 2137–AC57) Weight; Office of Management and Budget the Committee on Transportation and Infra- received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 Control Number and Expiration Date (Fed- structure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on eral Highway Administration) (RIN: 2125– 6474. A letter from the General Counsel, Transportation and Infrastructure. AE20) received November 24, 1997, pursuant Department of Transportation, transmitting 6457. A letter from the General Counsel, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. Directives; Burkhardt Grob Luft-und the Department’s final rule—Pipeline Safe- 6466. A letter from the General Counsel, Raumfahrt, GmbH. Model G 103 Twin Astir ty: Regulations Implementing Memorandum Department of Transportation, transmitting Sailplanes (Federal Aviation Administra- of Understanding with the Department of the the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness tion) [Docket No. 95–CE–96–AD; Amdt. 39– Interior (Research and Special Programs Ad- Directives; Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) 10217; AD 97–24–10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received ministration) [Docket No. RSPA 97–2096; Model SE 3130, SE 313B, SA 3180, SA 318B, December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Amdt. Nos. 191–12; 192–81; 195–59] (RIN: 2137– and SA 318C Helicopters (Federal Aviation 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- AC99) received November 17, 1997, pursuant Administration) [Docket No. 97–SW–22–AD; tation and Infrastructure. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Amdt. 39–10211; AD 97–24–04] (RIN: 2120–AA64) 6475. A letter from the General Counsel, Transportation and Infrastructure. received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 Department of Transportation, transmitting H54 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 the Department’s final rule—Primary Cat- Class D Airspace, Marshall Army Airfield, 6494. A letter from the General Counsel, egory Seaplanes (Federal Aviation Adminis- Ft. Riley, KS (Federal Aviation Administra- Department of Transportation, transmitting tration) [Docket No. 27641; Amdt. No. 21–75] tion) [Docket No. 97–ACE–05] (RIN: 2120– the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness (RIN: 2120–AG39) received December 2, 1997, AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 Se- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ries Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administra- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Transportation and Infrastructure. tion) [Docket No. 96–NM–185–AD; Amdt. 39– ture. 6485. A letter from the General Counsel, 10218; AD 97–24–11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received 6476. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Amendment to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Department’s final rule—Standard In- Class E Airspace; St. Louis, MO (Federal tation and Infrastructure. strument Approach Procedures; Miscellane- Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97– 6495. A letter from the General Counsel, ous Amendments (Federal Aviation Adminis- ACE–22] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received December Department of Transportation, transmitting tration) [Docket No. 29065; Amdt. No. 1837] 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness (RIN: 2120–AA65) received December 5, 1997, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 58, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- structure. 60, 90, 100, 200, and 300 Series and Model 2000 mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 6486. A letter from the General Counsel, Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) ture. Department of Transportation, transmitting [Docket No. 97–CE–33–AD; Amdt. 39–10224; AD 6477. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Amendment to 97–25–01] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December Department of Transportation, transmitting Class E Airspace; Crete, NE (Federal Avia- 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department’s final rule—Standard In- tion Administration) [Docket No. 97–ACE–23] the Committee on Transportation and Infra- strument Approach Procedures; Miscellane- (RIN: 2120–AA66) received December 8, 1997, structure. ous Amendments (Federal Aviation Adminis- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6496. A letter from the General Counsel, tration) [Docket No. 29064; Amdt. No. 1836] mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Transportation, transmitting (RIN: 2120–AA65) received December 5, 1997, ture. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6487. A letter from the General Counsel, Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU– mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Transportation, transmitting 2B Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Ad- ture. the Department’s final rule—Amendment to ministration) [Docket No. 97–CE–22–AD; 6478. A letter from the General Counsel, Class E Airspace; Atchison, KS (Federal Amdt. 39–10225; AD 97–25–02] (RIN: 2120–AA64) Department of Transportation, transmitting Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 the Department’s final rule—Standard In- No. 97–ACE–26] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received De- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on strument Approach Procedures; Miscellane- cember 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. ous Amendments (Federal Aviation Adminis- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 6497. A letter from the General Counsel, tration) [Docket No. 29063; Amdt. No. 1835] tation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting (RIN: 2120–AA65) received December 5, 1997, 6488. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Department of Transportation, transmitting Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Department’s final rule—Amendment to 208, 208A, 208B, 425, and 441 Airplanes (Fed- ture. Class E Airspace; Lexington, NE (Federal eral Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 6479. A letter from the General Counsel, Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket 97–CE–19–AD; Amdt. 39–10227; AD 97–25–04] Department of Transportation, transmitting No. 97–ACE–27] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received De- (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 8, 1997, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness cember 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ATP Airplanes (Federal Aviation Adminis- tation and Infrastructure. ture. tration) [Docket No. 96–NM–189–AD; Amdt. 6489. A letter from the General Counsel, 6498. A letter from the General Counsel, 39–10220; AD 97–24–13] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting ceived December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule—Amendment to the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Class E Airspace; Belleville Municipal Air- Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 65, tation and Infrastructure. port; Belleville, KS (Federal Aviation Ad- 90, 99, 100, 200, 300, 1900, and 2000 Series Air- 6480. A letter from the General Counsel, ministration) [Airspace Docket No. 97–ACE– planes (Federal Aviation Administration) Department of Transportation, transmitting 7] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received December 8, [Docket No. 97–CE–20–AD; Amdt. 39–10226; AD the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 97–25–03] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and Committee on Transportation and Infra- 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 0100 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Ad- structure. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ministration) [Docket No. 95–NM–29–AD; 6490. A letter from the General Counsel, structure. Amdt. 39–10223; AD 97–24–16] (RIN: 2120–AA64) Department of Transportation, transmitting 6499. A letter from the General Counsel, received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 the Department’s final rule—Establishment Department of Transportation, transmitting U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of Class E Airspace; Encino, TX (Federal the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Transportation and Infrastructure. Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket Directives; The Don Luscombe Aviation His- 6481. A letter from the General Counsel, No. 97–ASW–16] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received De- tory Foundation Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, Department of Transportation, transmitting cember 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8F, T–8F Airplanes; Correction (Federal the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95– Directives; British Aerospace Model BAC 1– tation and Infrastructure. CE–99–AD; Amdt. 39–10229; AD 96–24–17 R1] 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes (Federal Avia- 6491. A letter from the General Counsel, (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 8, 1997, tion Administration) [Docket No. 96–NM–187– Department of Transportation, transmitting pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- AD; Amdt. 39–10219; AD 97–24–12] (RIN: 2120– the Department’s final rule—Amendment of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- AA64) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to Class E Airspace; Camden, AR (Federal Avia- ture. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tion Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 6500. A letter from the General Counsel, Transportation and Infrastructure. 97–ASW–20] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Decem- Department of Transportation, transmitting 6482. A letter from the General Counsel, ber 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting to the Committee on Transportation and In- Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Se- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness frastructure. ries Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administra- Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Air- 6492. A letter from the General Counsel, tion) [Docket No. 97–NM–198–AD; Amdt. 39– planes (Federal Aviation Administration) Department of Transportation, transmitting 10210; AD 97–24–03] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received [Docket No. 97–NM–271–AD; Amdt. 39–10230; the Department’s final rule—Amendment of December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AD 97–25–06] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- Class E Airspace; New Braunels Municipal, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- cember 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. TX (Federal Aviation Administration) [Air- tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- space Docket No. 97–ASW–21] (RIN: 2120– 6501. A letter from the General Counsel, tation and Infrastructure. AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to Department of Transportation, transmitting 6483. A letter from the General Counsel, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Annual Adjust- Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. ment of Monetary Threshold for Reporting the Department’s final rule—Fair Displays of 6493. A letter from the General Counsel, Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents (Federal Airline Services in Computer Reservations Department of Transportation, transmitting Railroad Administration) [FRA Docket No. Systems [Docket OST–96–1639] (RIN: 2105– the Department’s final rule—Amendment to RAR–5, Notice No. 1] (RIN: 2130–AB21) re- AC56) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to Class E Airspace; Alliance, NE (Federal ceived December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. No. 97–ACE–29] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received De- tation and Infrastructure. 6484. A letter from the General Counsel, cember 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6502. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Removal of tation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Advance Notice January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H55 of Arrival: Vessels bound for ports and places Akron, OH (Federal Aviation Administra- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- in the United States (Coast Guard) [CGD 97– tion) [Airspace Docket No. 97–AGL–39] (RIN: mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 067] (RIN: 2115–AF54) received December 8, 2120–AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursu- ture. 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 6521. A letter from the General Counsel, Committee on Transportation and Infra- on Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting structure. 6512. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Computer Res- 6503. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting ervations System Regulations (Part 255) Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Change Con- [Docket No. OST–97–3057] (RIN: 2105–AC67) the Department’s final rule—Safety Zone trolling Agency for Restricted Area R–5301, received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 Regulations; Bellingham Bay; Bellingham, Albemarle Sound, NC; and Restricted Areas U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on WA (Coast Guard) [CGD13–96–028] (RIN: 2115– R–5302A, R–5302B, and R–5302C, Harvey Point, Transportation and Infrastructure. AA97) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to NC (Federal Aviation Administration) [Air- 6522. A letter from the General Counsel, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on space Docket No. 97–ASO–24] (RIN: 2120– Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant the Department’s final rule—Hazardous Ma- 6504. A letter from the General Counsel, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on terials: Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles in Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. Liquified Compressed Gas Service; Response the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6513. A letter from the General Counsel, to Petitions for Reconsideration; Editorial Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Air- Department of Transportation, transmitting Revisions; and Rules Clarification (Research planes (Federal Aviation Administration) the Department’s final rule—Revision to and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No. 97–NM–295–AD; Amdt. 39–10250; Chicago Midway Airport Class C Airspace [Docket No. RSPA–97–2133 (HM–225)] (RIN: AD 97–26–07] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- Area; IL (Federal Aviation Administration) 2137–AC97) received December 16, 1997, pursu- cember 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Airspace Docket No. 97–AGL–40] (RIN: 2120– ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant on Transportation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6523. A letter from the General Counsel, 6505. A letter from the General Counsel, Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting 6514. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Modification of the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting VOR Federal Airway V–204; Yakima, WA Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Air- the Department’s final rule—Modification of (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace planes (Federal Aviation Administration) Class E Airspace; Coshocton, OH (Federal Docket No. 97–ANM–22] (RIN: 2120–AA66) re- [Docket No. 97–NM–282–AD; Amdt. 39–10239; Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket ceived January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AD 97–25–15] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- No. 97–AGL–36] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- cember 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cember 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 6524. A letter from the General Counsel, tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting 6506. A letter from the General Counsel, 6515. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Change of Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting Using Agency for Restricted Areas R–4105A the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Modification of and R–4105B; No Man’s Land Island, MA [Air- Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland Model the Legal Description of Class E Airspace; space Docket No. 97–ANE–101] (RIN: 2120– EC135 P1 and T1 Helicopters (Federal Avia- Dickinson, ND (Federal Aviation Adminis- AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 tion Administration) [Docket No. 97–SW–46– tration) [Airspace Docket No. 97–AGL–38] U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on AD; Amdt. 39–10240; AD 97–20–13] (RIN: 2120– (RIN: 2120–AA66) received December 16, 1997, Transportation and Infrastructure. AA64) received December 16, 1997, pursuant pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6525. A letter from the General Counsel, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. ture. the Department’s final rule—Realignment of 6507. A letter from the General Counsel, 6516. A letter from the General Counsel, Jet Routes; TX (Federal Aviation Adminis- Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting tration) [Airspace Docket No. 97–ASW–4] the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Modification of (RIN: 2120–AA66) received January 5, 1998, Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model the Legal Description of Class E Airspace; pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ATP Airplanes and Model HS 748 Series Air- Hancock, MI (Federal Aviation Administra- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- planes (Federal Aviation Administration) tion) [Airspace Docket No. 97–AGL–41] (RIN: ture. [Docket No. 97–NM–104–AD; Amdt. 39–10237; 2120–AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursu- 6526. A letter from the General Counsel, AD 97–25–13] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Department of Transportation, transmitting cember 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. on Transportation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Realignment of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 6517. A letter from the General Counsel, VOR Federal Airway; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX tation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace 6508. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Amendment of Docket No. 97–ASW–13] (RIN: 2120–AA66) re- Department of Transportation, transmitting Legal Description of Jet Routes and Federal ceived January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Airways in the Vicinity of Indianapolis, IN 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Directives; de Havilland Model DHC–8–100, (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace tation and Infrastructure. -200, and -300 Series Airplanes (Federal Avia- Docket No. 97–AGL–31] (RIN: 2120–AA66) re- 6527. A letter from the General Counsel, tion Administration) [Docket No. 97–NM–120– ceived December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 Department of Transportation, transmitting AD; Amdt. 39–10238; AD 97–25–14] (RIN: 2120– U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Standard In- AA64) received December 16, 1997, pursuant Transportation and Infrastructure. strument Approach Procedures; Miscellane- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6518. A letter from the General Counsel, ous Amendments (Federal Aviation Adminis- Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting tration) [Docket No. 29074; Amdt. No. 1840] 6509. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Modifications (RIN: 2120–AA65) received January 5, 1998, Department of Transportation, transmitting of the Legal Descriptions of Federal Airways pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule—Special Flight in the Vicinity of Colorado Springs, CO (Fed- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon Na- eral Aviation Administration) [Airspace ture. tional Park (Federal Aviation Administra- Docket No. 97–ANM–9] (RIN: 2120–AA66) re- 6528. A letter from the General Counsel, tion) [Docket No. 28537; Amdt. Nos. 91–255, ceived December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 Department of Transportation, transmitting 93–75, 121–267, 135–71] (RIN: 2120–AG54) re- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Standard In- ceived December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 Transportation and Infrastructure. strument Approach Procedures; Miscellane- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6519. A letter from the General Counsel, ous Amendments (Federal Aviation Adminis- Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting tration) [Docket No. 29073; Amdt. No. 1839] 6510. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Name Change (RIN: 2120–AA65) received January 5, 1998, Department of Transportation, transmitting for Restricted Area 4007A (R–4007A); Patux- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule—Revisions to ent River, MD (Federal Aviation Administra- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Digital Flight Data RECORDer Rules; Correc- tion) [Airspace Docket No. 97–AEA–38] (RIN: ture. tion (Federal Aviation Administration) 2120–AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursu- 6529. A letter from the General Counsel, [Docket No. 28109; Amdt. No. 121–266] (RIN: ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Department of Transportation, transmitting 2120–AF76) received December 16, 1997, pursu- on Transportation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Reduced Verti- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 6520. A letter from the General Counsel, cal Separation Operations (Federal Aviation on Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting Administration) [Docket No. 28870; Amdt. 6511. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Modification of No. 91–254] (RIN: 2120–AE51) received January Department of Transportation, transmitting Jet Route J–46 (Federal Aviation Adminis- 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department’s final rule—Modification of tration) [Airspace Docket No. 95–ASO–21] the Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Legal Description of Class E Airspace; (RIN: 2120–AA66) received December 16, 1997, structure. H56 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 6530. A letter from the General Counsel, Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting [Docket No. 97–NM–31–AD; Amdt. 39–10037; Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, A Divi- the Department’s final rule—Amendment of AD 97–11–08] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- sion of Textron Canada, Ltd. Model 206L–1 Legal Descriptions of Federal Airways; cember 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administra- Porterville, CA (Federal Aviation Adminis- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tion) [Docket No. 95–SW–35–AD; Amdt. 39– tration) [Airspace Docket No. 97–AWP–2] tation and Infrastructure. 9806; AD 96–23–01] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received (RIN: 2120–AA66) received January 5, 1998, 6539. A letter from the General Counsel, December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Department’s final rule—Amendment to tation and Infrastructure. ture. Class E Airspace, Staunton, VA [Airspace 6548. A letter from the General Counsel, 6531. A letter from the General Counsel, Docket No. 96–AEA–11] received December 18, Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Department’s final rule—Amendment to the Department’s final rule—Standard In- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Class D Airspace, Knob Noster, MO (Federal strument Approach Procedures; Miscellane- structure. Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96– ous Amendments (Federal Aviation Adminis- 6540. A letter from the General Counsel, ACE–13] received December 18, 1997, pursuant tration) [Docket No. 29072; Amdt. No. 1838] Department of Transportation, transmitting to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on (RIN: 2120–AA65) received January 5, 1998, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Transportation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 6549. A letter from the General Counsel, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Model 1900D Airplanes (Formerly Beech Air- Department of Transportation, transmitting ture. craft Corporation) (Federal Aviation Admin- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6532. A letter from the General Counsel, istration) [Docket No. 96–CE–27–AD; Amdt. Directives; AlliedSignal Inc. GTCP85 Series Department of Transportation, transmitting 39–10026; AD 97–10–14] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- Auxiliary Power Units (Federal Aviation Ad- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness ceived December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 ministration) [Docket No. 96–ANE–15; Amdt. Directives; Empresa Brasileira de U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 39–9927; AD 97–04–04] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB– Transportation and Infrastructure. ceived December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 120 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Ad- 6541. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ministration) [Docket No. 97–NM–299–AD; Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. Amdt. 39–10265; AD 97–26–22] (RIN: 2120–AA64) the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6550. A letter from the General Counsel, received January 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Directives; Puritan BENNETT Aero Systems Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Company Series 174290 Constant Flow Airline the Department’s final rule—Establishment tation and Infrastructure. Portable Oxygen Masks, Part Numbers of Class E Airspace; Dexter, ME (Federal 6533. A letter from the General Counsel, 174290–14, 174290–24, 174290–34, 174290–44, and Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96– Department of Transportation, transmitting 174290–54 (Federal Aviation Administration) ANE–23] received December 18, 1997, pursuant the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness [Docket No. 97–CE–31–AD; Amdt. 39–10039; AD to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Directives; Boeing Model 747–100, 747–200, 747– 97–11–10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December Transportation and Infrastructure. 300, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes (Fed- 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 6551. A letter from the General Counsel, eral Aviation Administration) [Docket No. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Transportation, transmitting 97–NM–294–AD; Amdt. 39–10264; AD 97–26–21] structure. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January 5, 1998, 6542. A letter from the General Counsel, Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Department of Transportation, transmitting Model DA 20–A1 Airplanes, serial numbers mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 10002 through 10287 (Federal Aviation Admin- ture. Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and istration) [Docket No. 97–CE–36–AD; Amdt. 6534. A letter from the General Counsel, SA227 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Ad- 39–10062; AD 97–13–02] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- Department of Transportation, transmitting ministration) [Docket No. 96–CE–65–AD; ceived December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Amdt. 39–10025; AD 97–10–13] (RIN: 2120–AA64) U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 Se- received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 Transportation and Infrastructure. ries Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administra- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6552. A letter from the General Counsel, tion) [Docket No. 97–NM–255–AD; Amdt. 39– Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting 10267; AD 98–01–03] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received 6543. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Establishment January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Transportation, transmitting of Class E Airspace; Oxford, ME (Federal 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Department’s final rule—Revision of Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket tation and Infrastructure. Class E Airspace; Perry, OK (Federal Avia- No. 96–ANE–22] received December 18, 1997, 6535. A letter from the General Counsel, tion Administration) [Airspace Docket No. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Department of Transportation, transmitting 96–ASW–22] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Decem- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness ber 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ture. Directives; British Aerospace Model HS 748 to the Committee on Transportation and In- 6553. A letter from the General Counsel, Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Adminis- frastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting tration) [Docket No. 97–NM–224–AD; Amdt. 6544. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 39–10269; AD 98–01–05] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- Department of Transportation, transmitting Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC–9– ceived January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule—Revision of 80 Series Airplanes, Model MD–88 Airplanes, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Class E Airspace; Socorro, NM (Federal Avia- and Model MD–90 Airplanes (Federal Avia- tation and Infrastructure. tion Administration) [Airspace Docket No. tion Administration) [Docket No. 96–NM–217– 6536. A letter from the General Counsel, 96–ASW–23] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Decem- AD; Amdt. 39–9934; AD 97–04–10] (RIN: 2120– Department of Transportation, transmitting ber 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness to the Committee on Transportation and In- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S–2A, frastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. S–2B, and S–2S Airplanes (formerly Pitts 6545. A letter from the General Counsel, 6554. A letter from the General Counsel, Models S–2A, S–2B, and S–2S airplanes) (Fed- Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting eral Aviation Administration) [Docket No. the Department’s final rule—Revision of the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 97–CE–17–AD; Amdt. 39–10263; AD 97–26–20] Class E Airspace; Jasper, TX (Federal Avia- Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Air- (RIN: 2120–AA64) received January 5, 1998, tion Administration) [Airspace Docket No. planes (Federal Aviation Administration) pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 96–ASW–24] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Decem- [Docket No. 97–NM–32–AD; Amdt. 39–9952; AD mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ber 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 97–05–08] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December ture. to the Committee on Transportation and In- 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 6537. A letter from the General Counsel, frastructure. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Transportation, transmitting 6546. A letter from the General Counsel, structure. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting 6555. A letter from the General Counsel, Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD– the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting 90–30 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Adminis- Directives; Boeing Model 737–100 and -200 Se- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness tration) [Docket No. 96–NM–201–AD; Amdt. ries Airplanes, and Model 747–100, -200, -300, Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Air- 39–10036; AD 97–11–07] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- and -SP Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation planes (Federal Aviation Administration) ceived December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 Administration) [Docket No. 96–NM–36–AD; [Docket No. 96–NM–153–AD; Amdt. 39–9925; U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Amdt. 39–9799; AD 96–22–11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) AD 97–04–01] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- Transportation and Infrastructure. received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 cember 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6538. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6547. A letter from the General Counsel, 6556. A letter from the General Counsel, Directives; Bombardier Model CL–415 Series Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H57 the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6574. A letter from the General Counsel, Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems Directives; Glasflugel Models H301 ‘‘Libelle,’’ Department of Transportation, transmitting 1A103/TCM Series Propellers (Federal Avia- H301B ’’Libelle,’’ Standard ’’Libelle,’’ Stand- the Department’s final rule—Revision of tion Administration) [Docket No. 97–ANE–06; ard Libelle 201B, Club Libelle 205, and Class E Airspace; Ardmore, OK (Federal Amdt. 39–9973; AD 97–06–16] (RIN: 2120–AA64) Kestrel Sailplanes (Federal Aviation Admin- Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 istration) [Docket No. 96–CE–38–AD; Amdt. No. 96–ASW–07] received December 18, 1997, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 39–9908; AD 97–03–02] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Transportation and Infrastructure. ceived December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 6557. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ture. Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. 6575. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Special Flight 6566. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon Na- Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness tional Park; Correction [Docket No. 28537; the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited Amdt. No. 93–74, and SFAR No. 50–2] (RIN: Directives; Airbus Model A300–600 and A310 HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jet- 2120–AF93) received December 18, 1997, pursu- Series Airplanes Equipped with Pre-Modi- stream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes (Fed- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee fication 5844D4829 Rudders (Federal Aviation eral Aviation Administration) [Docket No. on Transportation and Infrastructure. Administration) [Docket No. 96–NM–65–AD; 95–CE–44–AD; Amdt. 39–10017; AD 97–10–05] re- 6558. A letter from the General Counsel, Amdt. 39–9931; AD 97–04–07] (RIN: 2120–AA64) ceived December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 Department of Transportation, transmitting received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Air- Transportation and Infrastructure. 6576. A letter from the General Counsel, planes (Federal Aviation Administration) 6567. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting [Docket No. 96–NM–249–AD; Amdt. 39–9842; Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness AD 96–25–01] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56–5C Se- cember 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. AT–300, AT–400, ries Turbofan Engines (Federal Aviation Ad- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- and AT–500 Series Airplanes (Federal Avia- ministration) [Docket No. 95–ANE–64; Amdt. tation and Infrastructure. tion Administration) [Docket No. 96–CE–55– 39–9998; AD 97–09–02] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- 6559. A letter from the General Counsel, AD; Amdt. 39–9823; AD 96–23–19] (RIN: 2120– ceived December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 Department of Transportation, transmitting AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Directives: Raytheon Aircraft Company (for- Transportation and Infrastructure. 6577. A letter from the General Counsel, merly Beech Aircraft Corporation) Model 6568. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting 1900 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Ad- Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Revision of ministration) [Docket No. 97–CE–47–AD; the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Class E Airspace; Klawock, AK (Federal Amdt. 39–10074; AD 97–14–16] (RIN: 2120–AA64) Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Air- Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 planes (Federal Aviation Administration) No. 96–AAL–31] received December 18, 1997, [Docket No. 97–NM–73–AD; Amdt. 39–10002; pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on AD 97–09–06] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Transportation and Infrastructure. 6560. A letter from the General Counsel, cember 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ture. 6578. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness tation and Infrastructure. 6569. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Establishment Directives; Lockheed Model 382 Series Air- Department of Transportation, transmitting of Class E Airspace; Manilla, AR (Federal planes (Federal Aviation Administration) the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket [Docket No. 96–NM–35–AD; Amdt. 39–9951; AD Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and No. 96–ASW–11] received December 18, 1997, 97–05–07] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 0100 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Ad- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ministration) [Docket No. 96–NM–262–AD; mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Amdt. 39–9825; AD 96–23–16] (RIN: 2120–AA64) ture. structure. received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 6579. A letter from the General Counsel, 6561. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6570. A letter from the General Counsel, Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 Se- Department of Transportation, transmitting Systems Model 369D, E, F, FF, 500N, AH–6, ries Turboprop Engines (Federal Aviation the Department’s final rule—Amendment of and MH–6 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Ad- Administration) [Docket No. 97–ANE–01; Class D Airspace; Jacksonville, CRAIG Munic- ministration) [Docket No. 97–SW–02–AD; Amdt. 39–9936; AD 97–04–12] (RIN: 2120–AA64) ipal Airport, FL (Federal Aviation Adminis- Amdt. 39–10081; AD 97–15–08] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 tration) [Airspace Docket No. 96–ASO–21] re- received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ceived December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6562. A letter from the General Counsel, Transportation and Infrastructure. 6580. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting 6571. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal Avionics, Inc. Mod- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100, els GNS-XLS or GNS-XL Flight Management Directives; Dornier Model 328–100 Series Air- 200, 300, 400, 600, and 700 Series Airplanes Systems (Federal Aviation Administration) planes [Docket No. 96–NM–118–AD; Amdt. 39– [Docket No. 96–NM–32–AD; Amdt. 39–9932; AD [Docket No. 97–CE–07–AD; Amdt. 39–9947; AD 9930; AD 97–04–06] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received 97–04–08] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 97–05–03] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- tation and Infrastructure. structure. structure. 6572. A letter from the General Counsel, 6581. A letter from the General Counsel, 6563. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Prohibition the Department’s final rule—Standard In- Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42–200, Against Certain Flights Within the Territory strument Approach Procedures; Miscellane- -300, and -320 Series Airplanes (Federal Avia- and Airspace of Iraq (Federal Aviation Ad- ous Amendments [Docket No. 28785; Amdt. tion Administration) [Docket No. 97–NM–30– ministration) [Docket No. 28691; SFAR No. 1779] (RIN: 2120–AA65) received December 18, AD; Amdt. 39–9939; AD 97–04–14] (RIN: 2120– 77] (RIN: 2120–AG25) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infra- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Committee on Transportation and Infra- structure. Transportation and Infrastructure. structure. 6564. A letter from the General Counsel, 6573. A letter from the General Counsel, 6582. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Amendment to the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Establishment Class E Airspace; Hudson, NY [Airspace Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corpora- of Class E Airspace; Nuiqsut, AK [Airspace Docket No. 96–AEA–12] received December 18, tion Model G–159 (G-I) Airplanes (Federal Docket No. 96–AAL–10] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97– 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infra- NM–19–AD; Amdt. 39–10069; AD 97–14–13] (RIN: Committee on Transportation and Infra- structure. 2120–AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursu- structure. 6565. A letter from the General Counsel, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 6583. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting on Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting H58 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 the Department’s final rule—Removal of ber 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Class D Airspace, Marshall Army Airfield, to the Committee on Transportation and In- ture. Ft. Riley, KS (Federal Aviation Administra- frastructure. 6602. A letter from the General Counsel, tion) [Docket No. 97–ACE–5] received Decem- 6593. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting ber 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Amendment of to the Committee on Transportation and In- the Department’s final rule—Hazardous Ma- Class E Airspace; Birmingham, AL (Federal frastructure. terials: Radiation Protection Program Re- Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket 6584. A letter from the General Counsel, quirement (Research and Special Programs No. 97–ASO–15] received December 29, 1997, Department of Transportation, transmitting Administration) [Docket No. RSPA–97–2850 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness (HM–169B)] (RIN: 2137–AD14) received Decem- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Directives; HOAC Austria Model DV–20 ber 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ture. Katana Airplanes [Docket No. 95–CE–62–AD; to the Committee on Transportation and In- 6603. A letter from the General Counsel, Amdt. 39–9832; AD 96–24–07] (RIN: 2120–AA64) frastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 6594. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—International U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Transportation, transmitting Management Code for the Safe Operation of Transportation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Alcohol/Drug Ships and for Pollution Prevention (Coast 6585. A letter from the General Counsel, Regulations: Technical Amendments; Quali- Guard) [CGD 95–073] (RIN: 2115–AF44) re- Department of Transportation, transmitting fications for Locomotive Engineers: Correc- ceived December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 the Department’s final rule—Realignment of tion (Federal Railroad Administration) U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Jet Route J–522 [Airspace Docket No. 95– [Docket No. RSOR–6, Notice No. 45; Docket Transportation and Infrastructure. AGL–16] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received December No. RSOR–9, Notice No. 9] (RIN: 2130–AA63) 6604. A letter from the General Counsel, 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 Department of Transportation, transmitting the Committee on Transportation and Infra- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Regattas and structure. Transportation and Infrastructure. Marine Parades (Coast Guard) [CGD 95–054] 6586. A letter from the General Counsel, 6595. A letter from the General Counsel, (RIN: 2115–AF17) received December 29, 1997, Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- eration Regulations; Sturgeon Bay, WI Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42–300 ture. (Coast Guard) [CGD09–94–029] (RIN: 2115– and ATR42–320 Series Airplanes (Federal 6605. A letter from the General Counsel, AE47) received December 18, 1997, pursuant Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97– Department of Transportation, transmitting to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on NM–283–AD; Amdt. 39–10262; AD 97–26–19] the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Transportation and Infrastructure. (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 29, 1997, Directives; Boeing Model 737–100, -200, -300, 6587. A letter from the General Counsel, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- -400, and -500 Series Airplanes (Federal Avia- Department of Transportation, transmitting mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tion Administration) [Docket No. 96–NM–147– the Department’s final rule—Temporary ture. AD; Amdt. 39–10244; AD 97–26–01] (RIN: 2120– Drawbridge Regulations: Mississippi River, 6596. A letter from the General Counsel, AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant Iowa and Illinois (Coast Guard) [CGD08–96– Department of Transportation, transmitting to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 062] (RIN: 2115–AE47) received December 18, the Department’s final rule—Establishment Transportation and Infrastructure. 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of Class D Airspace; Hickory, NC (Federal 6606. A letter from the General Counsel, Committee on Transportation and Infra- Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket Department of Transportation, transmitting structure. No. 97–ASO–22] received December 29, 1997, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6588. A letter from the General Counsel, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42–200, Department of Transportation, transmitting mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- -300, and -320 Series Airplanes (Federal Avia- the Department’s final rule—Uniform Proce- ture. tion Administration) [Docket No. 95–NM–140– dures for State Highway Safety Programs 6597. A letter from the General Counsel, AD; Amdt. 39–10254; AD 97–26–11] (RIN: 2120– (Federal Highway Administration) [NHTSA Department of Transportation, transmitting AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant Docket No. 93–55, Notice 5] (RIN: 2127–AG69) the Department’s final rule—Amendment of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 Class E Airspace; Covington, KY (Federal Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket 6607. A letter from the General Counsel, Transportation and Infrastructure. No. 97–ASO–20] received December 29, 1997, Department of Transportation, transmitting 6589. A letter from the General Counsel, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Directives; Raytheon Model Hawker 1000 Se- the Department’s final rule—Federal Motor ture. ries Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administra- Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective 6598. A letter from the General Counsel, tion) [Docket No. 97–NM–140–AD; Amdt. 39– Devices and Associated Equipment (National Department of Transportation, transmitting 10253; AD 97–26–10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received Highway Traffic Safety Administration) the Department’s final rule—Revocation and December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Docket No. 95–28; Notice 10] (RIN: 2127–AF73) Modification of Restricted Areas; FL (Fed- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 eral Aviation Administration) [Airspace tation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Docket No. 97–ASO–8] (RIN: 2120–AA66) re- 6608. A letter from the General Counsel, Transportation and Infrastructure. ceived December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 Department of Transportation, transmitting 6590. A letter from the General Counsel, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. Directives; Boeing Model 737–100, -200, -300, the Department’s final rule—Revision of 6599. A letter from the General Counsel, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes (Federal Avia- Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials Regula- Department of Transportation, transmitting tion Administration) [Docket No. 97–NM–259– tions; Regulatory Review; Responses to Peti- the Department’s final rule—Amendment to AD; Amdt. 39–10247; AD 97–26–04] (RIN: 2120– tions for Reconsideration [Docket HM–222B; Time of Designation for Restricted Areas; AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant Amdt. No. 172–149] (RIN: 2137–AC76) received GA (Federal Aviation Administration) [Air- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. space Docket No. 96–ASO–5] (RIN: 2120–AA66) Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 6609. A letter from the General Counsel, tation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Transportation, transmitting 6591. A letter from the General Counsel, Transportation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting 6600. A letter from the General Counsel, Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109K2 Heli- the Department’s final rule—Control of Drug Department of Transportation, transmitting copters (Federal Aviation Administration) Use and Alcohol Misuse in Natural Gas, the Department’s final rule—Pilot, Flight [Docket No. 97–SW–54–AD; Amdt. 39–10252; Liquified Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquid Instructor, Ground Instructor, and Pilot AD 97–26–09] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- Pipeline Operations Alcohol Misuse Preven- School Certification Rules (Federal Aviation cember 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion Program (Research and Special Pro- Administration) [Docket No. 25910; Amdt. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- grams Administration) [Docket PS–150, No- Nos. 91–255, 121–267, and 142–2] (RIN: 2120– tation and Infrastructure. tice No. 6] received December 18, 1997, pursu- AE71) received December 29, 1997, pursuant 6610. A letter from the General Counsel, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Transportation, transmitting on Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6592. A letter from the General Counsel, 6601. A letter from the General Counsel, Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting Model HS 748 Series Airplanes (Federal Avia- the Department’s final rule—Hazardous Ma- the Department’s final rule—Modification of tion Administration) [Docket No. 97–NM–222– terials: Radiation Protection Program Re- Class E Airspace; Grand Rapids, MI (Federal AD; Amdt. 39–10248; AD 97–26–05] (RIN: 2120– quirement (Research and Special Programs Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant Administration) [Docket No. RSPA–97–2850 No. 97–AGL–44] received December 29, 1997, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on (HM–169B)] (RIN: 2137–AD14) received Decem- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Transportation and Infrastructure. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H59 6611. A letter from the General Counsel, December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Drinking Water Intake No Discharge Zone(s) Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Under Section 312(f)(4)(B) of the Clean Water the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness tation and Infrastructure. Act [FRL–5942–4] (RIN: 2040–AC61) received Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. 6619. A letter from the General Counsel, January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Models PA–31T, PA–31T1, PA–31T2, PA–31T3, Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- PA–42, PA–42720, and PA–42–1000 Airplanes the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness tation and Infrastructure. (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) 6628. A letter from the Administrator, En- No. 97–CE–41–AD; Amdt. 39–10255; AD 97–26– Model 4101 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Ad- vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- 12] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 23, ministration) [Docket No. 97–NM–146–AD; ting the Agency’s report entitled ‘‘The 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Amdt. 39–10241; AD 97–25–16] (RIN: 2120–AA64) Superfund Innovative Technology Evalua- Committee on Transportation and Infra- received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 tion Program, Annual Report to Congress FY structure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1996,’’ pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 9604; to the Com- 6612. A letter from the General Counsel, Transportation and Infrastructure. mittee on Science. Department of Transportation, transmitting 6620. A letter from the General Counsel, 6629. A letter from the Director, Office of the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting Regulations Management, Department of Directives; Empresa Brasileira de the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- Aeronautica S.A. Models EMB–110P1 and Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series ment’s final rule—Veterans Education: Ap- EMB–110P2 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Ad- Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) proval of Correspondence Programs or ministration) [Docket No. 97–CE–39–AD; [Docket No. 97–NM–161–AD; Amdt. 39–10243; Courses (RIN: 2900–AH91) received December Amdt. 39–10256; AD 97–26–13] (RIN: 2120–AA64) AD 97–25–18] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 cember 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 6630. A letter from the Director, Office of Transportation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. Regulations Management, Department of 6613. A letter from the General Counsel, 6621. A letter from the General Counsel, Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting ment’s final rule—Loan Guaranty: Elec- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness tronic Payment of Funding Fee (RIN: 2900– Directives; MAULE Models MX–7–420 and Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Se- AH73) received November 19, 1997, pursuant MXT–7–420 Airplanes and Models M–7–235 and ries Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administra- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on M–7–235A Airplanes Modified in Accordance tion) [Docket No. 97–NM–183–AD; Amdt. 39– Veterans’ Affairs. With Maule Supplemental Type Certificate 10242; AD 97–25–17] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received 6631. A letter from the Director, Office of SA2661SO (Federal Aviation Administration) December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Regulations Management, Department of [Docket No. 97–CE–40–AD; Amdt. 39–10257; AD 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- 97–26–14] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December tation and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule—Guidelines for Furnishing 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 6622. A letter from the General Counsel, Sensori-neural Aids (RIN: 2900–AI60) received the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Transportation, transmitting December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. structure. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans’ 6614. A letter from the General Counsel, Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Affairs. Department of Transportation, transmitting (ECD) Model BO–105A, BO–105C, BO–105S, BO– 6632. A letter from the Director, Office of the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 105LS A–1, and BO–105LS A–3 Helicopters and Regulations Management, Department of Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Eurocopters Canada Ltd. Model BO–105LS A– Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D Airplanes (Fed- 3 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administra- ment’s final rule—Schedule for Rating Dis- eral Aviation Administration) [Docket No. tion) [Docket No. 97–SW–44–AD; Amdt. 39– abilities; The Cardiovascular System (RIN: 97–CE–13–AD; Amdt. 39–10258; AD 97–26–15] 10245; AD 97–26–02] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received 2900–AE40) received December 8, 1997, pursu- (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 23, 1997, December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- on Veterans’ Affairs. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tation and Infrastructure. 6633. A letter from the Director, Office of ture. 6623. A letter from the General Counsel, Regulations Management, Department of 6615. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Amendment of ment’s final rule—Loan Guaranty: Require- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Class E Airspace; Birmingham, AL (Federal ments for Interest Rate Reduction Refinanc- Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket ing Loans (RIN: 2900–AI92) received Novem- 402C and 414A Airplanes (Federal Aviation No. 97–ASO–15] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received De- ber 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Administration) [Docket No. 90–CE–28–AD; cember 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Amdt. 39–10259; AD 97–26–16] (RIN: 2120–AA64) 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 6634. A letter from the Director, Office of received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 tation and Infrastructure. Regulations Management, Department of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6624. A letter from the General Counsel, Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting ment’s final rule—Active Military Service 6616. A letter from the General Counsel, the Department’s final rule—Change Con- Certified Under Section 401 of Public Law 95– Department of Transportation, transmitting trolling Agency for Restricted Areas R–6412A 202 (RIN: 2900–AI91) received January 5, 1998, the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness and R–6412B; Camp Williams, UT (Federal pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors IO– Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. 360, TSIO–360, LTSIO–360, IO–520, LIO–520, No. 97–ANM–10] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received 6635. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, TSIO–520, LTSIO–520 Series, and Rolls-Royce December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. transmitting the combined third and fourth plc IO–360 and TSIO–360 Series Reciprocating 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- quarter reports on the expenditure and need Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) tation and Infrastructure. for worker adjustment assistance training [Docket No. 93–ANE–08; Amdt. 39–10260; AD 6625. A letter from the General Counsel, funds under the Trade Act of 1974, pursuant 97–26–17] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December Department of Transportation, transmitting to 19 U.S.C. 2296(a)(2); to the Committee on 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department’s final rule—Revision of Ways and Means. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Class E Airspace; Gallup, NM (Federal Avia- 6636. A letter from the Chief, Regulations structure. tion Administration) [Airspace Docket No. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 6617. A letter from the General Counsel, 97–ASW–25] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Decem- the Service’s final rule—Determination of Department of Transportation, transmitting ber 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Interest Rate [Rev. Rul. 97–53] received De- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness to the Committee on Transportation and In- cember 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation frastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Models M20F, M20J, and M20L Airplanes 6626. A letter from the General Counsel, Means. (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket Department of Transportation, transmitting 6637. A letter from the Chief, Regulations No. 96–CE–51–AD; Amdt. 39–10251; AD 97–26– the Department’s final rule—Modification of Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 08] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 23, Class E Airspace; Mason, MI (Federal Avia- the Service’s final rule—Adoption Assistance 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tion Administration) [Airspace Docket No. [Notice 97–70] received November 24, 1997, Committee on Transportation and Infra- 97–AGL–27] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Decem- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- structure. ber 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); mittee on Ways and Means. 6618. A letter from the General Counsel, to the Committee on Transportation and In- 6638. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Department of Transportation, transmitting frastructure. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 6627. A letter from the Director, Office of the Service’s final rule—IRS Adoption Tax- Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA– Regulatory Management and Information, payer Identification Numbers [TD 8739] (RIN: 360C Helicopters (Federal Aviation Adminis- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 1545–AV09) received November 24, 1997, pursu- tration) [Docket No. 97–SW–50–AD; Amdt. 39– ting the Agency’s final rule—Marine Sanita- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 10261; AD 97–26–18] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received tion Device Standard—Establishment of on Ways and Means. H60 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998 6639. A letter from the Chief, Regulations [Notice 97–68] received November 17, 1997, the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mination letters [Rev. Proc. 98–11] received the Service’s final rule—Determination if mittee on Ways and Means. January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt In- 6652. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and struments Issued for Property [Rev. Rul. 97– Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Means. 49] received November 20, 1997, pursuant to 5 the Service’s final rule—Grace Period Inter- 6665. A letter from the Chief, Regulations U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on est [Notice 97–67] received November 17, 1997, Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Ways and Means. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- 6640. A letter from the Chief, Regulations mittee on Ways and Means. mination letters [Rev. Proc. 98–12] received Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 6653. A letter from the Chief, Regulations January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Service’s final rule—Special Rules for Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Certain Transactions Where Stated Principal the Service’s final rule—Electronic Funds Means. Amount Does Not Exceed $2,800,000 [Rev. Transfer—Temporary Waiver of Failure to 6666. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Rul. 97–56] received December 16, 1997, pursu- Deposit Penalty for Certain Taxpayers and Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Request for Comments on Future Guidance the Service’s final rule—Consolidated re- on Ways and Means. [Notice 97–43] received November 17, 1997, turns—limitations on the use of certain 6641. A letter from the Chief, Regulations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- losses and credits; overall foreign loss ac- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting mittee on Ways and Means. counts [TD 8751] (RIN: 1545–AV30) received the Service’s final rule—Simplified Exclu- 6654. A letter from the Chief, Regulations January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. sion Ratio [Notice 98–2] received December Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Service’s final rule—Foreign Base Com- Means. the Committee on Ways and Means. pany Income [Rev. Rul. 97–48] received No- 6667. A letter from the Assistant Commis- 6642. A letter from the Chief, Regulations vember 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. sioner (Examination), Internal Revenue Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Service, transmitting the Service’s final the Service’s final rule—Treatment of Loans Means. rule—Petroleum Industry Coordinated Issue: 6655. A letter from the Chief, Regulations with Below-Market Interest Rates [Rev. Rul. Replacement of Underground Storage Tanks Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 97–57] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to at Retail Gasoline Stations—received Janu- the Service’s final rule—Contracts with re- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ary 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); serves based on segregated asset accounts Ways and Means. to the Committee on Ways and Means. [Rev. Rul. 97–46] received November 18, 1997, 6643. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 6668. A letter from the Chief, Regulations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting mittee on Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Tax forms and in- 6656. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Imposition and structions [Rev. Proc. 97–57] received Decem- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting rates of tax; bows and arrows [Rev. Rul. 98– ber 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); the Service’s final rule—Permitted disparity 5] received January 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 to the Committee on Ways and Means. with respect to employer-provided contribu- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6644. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tions or benefits [Rev. Rul. 97–45] received Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6669. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—General Business 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Credit [Rev. Rul. 97–51] received December 8, Means. the Service’s final rule—Low-Income Hous- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 6657. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ing Credit [Rev. Rul. 98–3] received January Committee on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 6645. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Tax forms and in- the Committee on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting structions [Rev. Proc. 97–61] received Decem- 6670. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Minimum Distribu- ber 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting tion Requirements [Notice 97–75] received to the Committee on Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Election Not to December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6658. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Apply Look-Back Method in De Minimis 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Cases [TD 8756] (RIN: 1545–AV78) received Means. the Service’s final rule—Determination of January 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6646. A letter from the Assistant Commis- Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt In- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and sioner (Examination), Internal Revenue struments Issued for Property [Rev. Rul. 98– Means. Service, transmitting the Service’s final 4] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 6671. A letter from the Chief, Regulations rule—Market Segment Specialization Pro- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting gram Audit Techniques Guides—received De- Ways and Means. the Service’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule—Interim cember 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6659. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Rules for Mental Health Parity [T.D. 8741] 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting (RIN: 1545–AV53) received December 22, 1997, Means. the Service’s final rule—Partnership Mag- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6647. A letter from the Chief, Regulations netic Media Filing Requirements [Notice 97– mittee on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 77] received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 6672. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Income Tax Return U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Preparer Penalties—1997 Federal Income Tax Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- Returns Due Dilligence Requirements for 6660. A letter from the Chief, Regulations mination letters [Rev. Proc. 98–4] received Earned Income Credit [Notice 97–65] received Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Service’s final rule—Weighted Average 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Interest Rate Update [Notice 97–69] received Means. Means. December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6673. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 6648. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Means. the Service’s final rule—Cash or Deferred Ar- the Service’s final rule—Tax Forms and In- 6661. A letter from the Chief, Regulations rangements; Nondiscrimination [Notice 98–1] structions [Rev. Proc. 97–60] received Decem- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting received December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 ber 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); the Service’s final rule—Taxation of DISC U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to the Committee on Ways and Means. Income to Shareholders [Rev. Rul. 97–49] re- Ways and Means. 6649. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ceived December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6674. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule—Methods of Signing Means. the Service’s final rule—Returns Relating to [TD 8689] (RIN: 1545–AT23) received Novem- 6662. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Interest on Education Loans [Notice 98–7] re- ber 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ceived December 33, 1997, pursuant to 5 to the Committee on Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Interest on under- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6650. A letter from the Chief, Regulations payments [Rev. Proc. 98–15] received January Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 6675. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Presidentially De- the Committee on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting clared Disasters in North Dakota and Min- 6663. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Limitations on Ben- nesota [Notice 97–62] received November 25, Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting efits and Contributions under Qualified 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Service’s final rule—Rules and regula- Plans [Rev. Rul. 98–1] received December 33, Committee on Ways and Means. tions [Rev. Proc. 98–14] received January 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 6651. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Committee on Ways and Means. 6676. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Guidance on Making 6664. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Payments for Charitable Remainder Trusts Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule—SIMPLE IRA Plan January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H61 Guidance [Notice 98–4] received December 33, 6689. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—IRS Reassures Nurs- 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ery Growers about Farming Exception [An- Committee on Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—William R. Jackson v. nouncement 97–120] received November 28, 6677. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Commissioner [T.C. Dkt. No. 23558–94] received 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Foreign Tax Credit 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 6702. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Abuse [Notice 98–5] received December 33, Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 6690. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Interim Guidance Committee on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting on Roth IRAs [Announcement 97–122] re- 6678. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- ceived December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting mination letters [Rev. Proc. 98–1] received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Means. mination letters [Rev. Proc. 98–8] received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 6703. A letter from the Chief, Regulations January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 6691. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Last-in, first-out in- Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ventories [Rev. Rul. 97–52] received Decem- 6679. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Qualified Funeral ber 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Trusts [Notice 98–6] received January 5, 1998, to the Committee on Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6704. A letter from the Chief, Regulations mination letters [Rev. Proc. 98–5] received mittee on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6692. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Substantial Modi- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting fication of Rental Agreements [Notice 97–72] Means. the Service’s final rule—Transwestern Pipe- received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 6680. A letter from the Chief, Regulations line Co. v. United States—received January 5, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- Committee on Ways and Means. 6705. A letter from the Chief, Regulations mination letters [Rev. Proc. 98–7] received 6693. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule—Returns Relating to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and the Service’s final rule—Deposits of Excise Higher Education Tuition and Related Ex- Means. Taxes [TD 8740] (RIN: 1545–AV03) received penses [Notice 97–73] received December 3, 6681. A letter from the Chief, Regulations January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Committee on Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Requirements Re- Means. 6706. A letter from the Chief, Regulations specting the Adoption or Change of Account- 6694. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ing Method; Extensions of Time to Make Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- Elections [TD 8742] (RIN: 1545–AU42 and 1545– the Service’s final rule—Examination of re- mination letters [Rev. Proc. 98–6] received AV20) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 turns and claims for refund, credit, or abate- January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment; determination of correct tax liability 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Ways and Means. [Rev. Proc. 98–2] received January 5, 1998, Means. 6682. A letter from the Chief, Regulations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6707. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting mittee on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule—Gasoline and Diesel 6695. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Reorganizations/ Fuel Excise Tax; Special Rules for Alaska; Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Treatment of Warrants as Securities [TD Definitions [TD 8748] (RIN: 1545–AU53) re- the Service’s final rule—Qualified Small 8752] (RIN: 1545–AU67) received January 7, ceived January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Business Stock (RIN: 1545–AU34) received 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Ways and Means. Means. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 6708. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 6683. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 6696. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Reorganizations; the Service’s final rule—Funding Method for Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Nonqualified Preferred Stock [TD 8753] (RIN: Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Rev. Proc. 98– the Service’s final rule—Application of 1545–AV85) received January 7, 1998, pursuant 10] received December 33, 1997, pursuant to 5 HIPAA Group Market Rules to Individuals to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Who Were Denied Coverage Due to a Health Ways and Means. Ways and Means. Status-Related Factor [26 CFR Part 54] re- 6709. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 6684. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ceived January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and the Service’s final rule—Debt Instruments the Service’s final rule—Disclaimer of Inter- Means. with Original Issue Discount; Annuity Con- est and Powers [TD 8744] (RIN: 1545–AR52) re- 6697. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tracts [TD 8754] (RIN: 1545–AS76) received ceived December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Service’s final rule—Application of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Ways and Means. HIPAA Group Market Portability Rules to Means. 6685. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Health Flexible Spending Arrangements [26 6710. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting CFR Part 54] received January 5, 1998, pursu- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule—Weighted Average ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee the Service’s final rule—Definition of struc- Interest Rate Update [Notice 97–74] received on Ways and Means. ture [TD 8745] (RIN: 1545–AR63) received De- December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6698. A letter from the Chief, Regulations cember 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—General Rules for Means. 6686. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Making and Maintaining Qualified Electing 6711. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Fund Elections [TD 8750] (RIN: 1545–AV40) re- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule—Publicly Traded ceived January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- Partnerships [Notice 98–3] received December 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and mination letters [Rev. Proc. 98–3] received 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Means. December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Ways and Means. 6699. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 6687. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- 6712. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Examination of re- mination letters [Rev. Proc. 97–55] received Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting turns and claims for refund, credit, or abate- December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Service’s final rule—Rulings and deter- ment; determination of correct tax liability 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and mination letters [Rev. Proc. 98–10] received [Rev. Proc. 98–13] received January 8, 1998, Means. December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6700. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and mittee on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Means. 6688. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Sale of Residence 6713. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting from Qualified Personal Residence Trust [TD Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule—Pacific Enterprises 8743] (RIN: 1545–AU12) received December 22, the Service’s final rule—Certain Cost-shar- and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner [T.C. Dkt. 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ing Payments [Rev. Rul. 97–55] received De- No. 5295–91] received January 5, 1998, pursu- Committee on Ways and Means. cember 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 6701. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Means. H62 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998

6714. A letter from the Chief, Regulations title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Home- Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BURR of North Caro- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting less Assistance Act to consolidate the Fed- lina, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. CAMPBELL, the Service’s final rule—Amortizable Bond eral programs for housing assistance for the Mr. CANNON, Mr. CHABOT, Mrs. Premium [TD 8746] (RIN: 1545–AU09) received homeless into a block grant program that CHENOWETH, Mr. COOKSEY, Mrs. December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ensures that States and communities are CUBIN, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. DEAL of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and provided sufficient flexibility to use assist- Georgia, Mr. DUNCAN, Ms. DUNN of Means. ance amounts effectively; with an amend- Washington, Mr. EHRLICH, Mrs. 6715. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ment (Rept. 105–407). Referred to the Com- EMERSON, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsyl- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting mittee of the Whole House on the state of vania, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. the Service’s final rule—Empowerment Zone the Union. FORBES, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. FRANKS of Employment Credit [TD 8747] (RIN: 1545– f New Jersey, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. HOEK- AU30) received December 29, 1997, pursuant STRA, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. INGLIS of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS South Carolina, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. Ways and Means. JONES, Mr. LINDER, Mr. MANZULLO, 6716. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Under clause 5 of Rule X and clause 4 Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting of Rule XXII, public bills and resolu- METCALF, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. the Service’s final rule—Qualified Zone tions were introduced and severally re- MORAN of Kansas, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. Academy Bonds [TD 8755] (RIN: 1545–AV74) ferred, as follows: NETHERCUTT, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. NETHERCUTT: PAUL, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. RADAN- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and H.R. 3089. A bill to amend title 38, United OVICH, Mr. REDMOND, Mr. RIGGS, Mr. Means. States Code, to provide for the submission to RILEY, Mr. SANFORD, Mr. SCAR- 6717. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Congress and the public of the identity of BOROUGH, Mr. BOB SCHAFFER, Mr. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting any individual for whom a waiver of the eli- SCHIFF, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. the Service’s final rule—Rules and regula- gibility requirements for interment in Ar- SESSIONS, Mr. SHADEGG, Mrs. LINDA tions [Rev. Proc. 98–9] received January 6, lington National Cemetery is granted, and SMITH of Washington, Mr. 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the for other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- SNOWBARGER, Mr. STUMP, Mr. Committee on Ways and Means. erans’ Affairs. SUNUNU, Mr. TALENT, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. 6718. A letter from the Chief of Staff, So- By Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mrs. THORNBERRY, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. WAMP, cial Security Administration, transmitting CHENOWETH, and Mr. ROHRABACHER): Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. WELDON the Administration’s final rule—Definition H.R. 3090. A bill to require the withdrawal of Florida, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. WICK- of United States Resident; Religious Record of the United States from the International ER, Mr. PITTS, Mr. MCKEON, and Mr. of Birth or Baptism as Evidence of Citizen- Monetary Fund; to the Committee on Bank- BONILLA): ship; Plan to Help Blind and Disabled Indi- ing and Financial Services. H.R. 3097. A bill to terminate the Internal viduals Achieve Self-Support [Regulations By Mr. ANDREWS: Revenue Code of 1986; to the Committee on No. 16] (RIN: 0960–AE05) received November H.R. 3091. A bill to amend the Congres- Ways and Means. 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to sional Budget Act of 1974 to require a two- By Mr. LIVINGSTON: the Committee on Ways and Means. thirds vote on the passage of legislation that H.R. 3098. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- 6719. A letter from the Chief, Regulations repeals, increases, or waives the discre- enue Code of 1986 to terminate public financ- Branch, U.S. Customs Service, transmitting tionary spending limit or repeals or waives ing of Presidential election campaigns; to the Service’s final rule—Technical Change the pay-as-you-go provisions of the Balanced the Committee on Ways and Means. Regarding Duty Free Entry of Metal Articles Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act By Mr. MCNULTY (for himself, Mr. [T.D. 98–4] received December 31, 1997, pursu- of 1985 if the current year budget was not in ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. FORD, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee surplus or the budget for the fiscal year im- Mr. PAUL, Mr. NADLER, Mr. HINCHEY, on Ways and Means. mediately preceding such year was not in Mr. FROST, Mrs. MYRICK, and Mr. 6720. A letter from the Acting Associate surplus; to the Committee on Rules, and in BALDACCI): Chief, Forest Service, transmitting annual addition to the Committee on the Budget, H.R. 3099. A bill to amend title 31, United report covering major accomplishments of for a period to be subsequently determined States Code, to require that recipients of the Forest Service for fiscal year 1996, pursu- by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Federal payments have the option to receive ant to 16 U.S.C. 1674(c); jointly to the Com- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- such payments by electronic funds transfer mittees on Agriculture and Resources. risdiction of the committee concerned. or by check; to the Committee on Govern- 6721. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. By Mr. BARR of Georgia: ment Reform and Oversight. Agency for International Development, H.R. 3092. A bill to repeal authority for ad- By Mr. BONIOR (for himself, Mr. GEP- transmitting the Agency’s annual report on ministration of an au pair program by the HARDT, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. activities under the Denton Program for the United States Information Agency; to the DELAURO, Mrs. KENNELLY of Con- period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997; Committee on International Relations. necticut, Mr. CLAY, Mr. ACKERMAN, jointly to the Committees on National Secu- By Mr. BARR of Georgia: Mr. BERMAN, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. rity and International Relations. H.R. 3093. A bill to amend the Controlled BROWN of California, Mr. BROWN of 6722. A letter from the Chairperson, United Substances Act to add the drug Ohio, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. COYNE, Mr. States Commission on Civil Rights, trans- flunitrazepam to schedule I of the schedules CUMMINGS, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. mitting the Commission’s report entitled of control substances; to the Committee on DELAHUNT, Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. EVANS, ‘‘Equal Educational Opportunity and Non- Commerce, and in addition to the Committee Mr. FATTAH, Mr. FILNER, Mr. FRANK discrimination for Students with Disabil- on the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- of Massachusetts, Mr. GEJDENSON, ities: Federal Enforcement of Section 504,’’ quently determined by the Speaker, in each Mr. GREEN, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1975; jointly to the case for consideration of such provisions as HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. HEFNER, Mr. Committees on Education and the Workforce fall within the jurisdiction of the committee HILLIARD, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. JACKSON- and the Judiciary. concerned. LEE, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, 6723. A letter from the Chairman, National By Mr. GIBBONS (for himself and Mr. Mr. KILDEE, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. Transportation Safety Board, transmitting a ENSIGN): KLINK, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. LAFALCE, copy of the Board’s request for supplemental H.R. 3094. A bill to prohibit the Secretary Mr. LANTOS, Ms. LOFGREN, Mrs. appropriations, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. app. of the Interior from promulgating certain LOWEY, Mr. MANTON, Mr. MARKEY, 1903(b)(7); jointly to the Committees on regulations relating to Indian gaming activi- Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. Transportation and Infrastructure and Ap- ties; to the Committee on Resources. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mrs. propriations. By Mr. ARCHER (for himself and Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. MILLER of Cali- f KASICH): fornia, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. NAD- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON H.R. 3095. A bill to establish the Bipartisan LER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. OLVER, Mr. Panel to Design Long-Range Social Security OWENS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Reform; to the Committee on Ways and PELOSI, Mr. RAHALL, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Means. LARD, Mr. RUSH, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. committees were delivered to the Clerk By Mr. GREENWOOD: SAWYER, Mr. STARK, Mr. TORRES, Mr. for printing and reference to the proper H.R. 3096. A bill to correct a provision re- TOWNS, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Ms. WATERS, calendar, as follows: lating to termination of benefits for con- Mr. ENGEL, Ms. FURSE, Mr. JACKSON, victed persons; to the Committee on Edu- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, [Pursuant to the order of the House on Novem- cation and the Workforce. Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. MCKINNEY, Ms. ber 13, 1997 the following report was filed on By Mr. LARGENT (for himself, Mr. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. MOAKLEY, December 19, 1997] PAXON, Mr. KASICH, Mr. CONDIT, Mr. Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. Mr. LEACH: Committee on Banking and HALL of Texas, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. SABO, Mr. SCHUMER, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Financial Services. H.R. 217. A bill to amend BACHUS, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. STOKES, Mr. THOMPSON, Mr. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H63

TIERNEY, Mr. VENTO, Mr. WAXMAN, payments to home health agencies for home ice issue a commemorative postage stamp and Mr. WYNN): health services under the interim payment honoring the 100th anniversary of the found- H.R. 3100. A bill to amend the Fair Labor system; to the Committee on Ways and ing of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Standards Act of 1938 to increase the Federal Means, and in addition to the Committee on United States; to the Committee on Govern- minimum wage; to the Committee on Edu- Commerce, for a period to be subsequently ment Reform and Oversight. cation and the Workforce. determined by the Speaker, in each case for By Mr. RYUN: By Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts: consideration of such provisions as fall with- H. Con. Res. 204. Concurrent resolution H.R. 3101. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- honoring the members of the United States enue Code of 1986 to require faster vesting of cerned. Armed Forces who served, and the families employer contributions to defined benefit By Mr. SOLOMON: of members of the United States Armed plans, to require employer plans to permit H.R. 3109. A bill to establish the THOMAS Forces who lost their lives or were injured, rollovers to individual retirement accounts Cole National Historic Site in the State of during the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War; on an employee’s separation from service, New York, and for other purposes; to the to the Committee on National Security. and for other purposes; to the Committee on Committee on Resources. By Mr. DREIER: Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- By Mr. TALENT (for himself, Mr. H. Res. 335. A resolution providing for a mittee on Education and the Workforce, for LATOURETTE, and Mr. PAUL): committee to notify the President of the as- a period to be subsequently determined by H.R. 3110. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- sembly of the Congress; which was consid- the Speaker, in each case for consideration enue Code of 1986 to allow small employers a ered and agreed to. of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- credit against income tax for certain ex- tion of the committee concerned. By Mr. ARMEY: penses for long-term training of employees H. Res. 336. A resolution to inform the Sen- By Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts: in highly skilled metalworking trades; to the H.R. 3102. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ate that a quorum of the House has assem- Committee on Ways and Means. enue Code of 1986 to provide an inflation ad- bled; considered and agreed to. By Mr. VISCLOSKY: justment for the maximum amount which By Mr. ARMEY: H.R. 3111. A bill to assure that the services may be contributed to an individual retire- H. Res. 337. A resolution providing for the of a non-emergency department physician ment plan; to the Committee on Ways and hour of meeting of the House; considered and are available to hospital patients 24-hours-a- Means. agreed to. day, seven days a week in all non-Federal By Mr. PITTS (for himself, Ms. GRANG- By Mr. LEWIS of California: hospitals with at least 100 licensed beds; to ER, Mr. SUNUNU, Mr. HULSHOF, Mr. H. Res. 338. A resolution expressing the the Committee on Commerce, and in addi- BLUNT, Mr. COOK, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. condolences of the House on the death of late tion to the Committee on Ways and Means, BOB SCHAFFER, Mr. SNOWBARGER, Mr. Representative Bono; considered and agreed for a period to be subsequently determined BRADY, Mr. COOKSEY, Mr. ROGAN, Mr. to. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. WAT- By Mr. BARR of Georgia: ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- KINS, Mr. CANNON, Mr. PEASE, Mr. H. Res. 339. A resolution expressing the risdiction of the committee concerned. REDMOND, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mrs. EMER- sense of the House that sections 3345 through By Ms. WATERS: SON, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. HUTCHINSON, 3349 of title 5, United States Code (commonly H.R. 3112. A bill to authorize funds for the referred to as the ‘‘Vacancies Act’’), relating and Mr. RYUN): use by the United States Customs Service of H.R. 3103. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- to the appointment of certain officers to fill high energy container x-ray systems and enue Code of 1986 to increase the standard vacant positions in Executive agencies, automated targeting systems for inspection deduction for married individuals, to exclude apply to all Executive agencies, including certain amounts of interest and dividends of cargo at major checkpoints along the bor- the Department of Justice; to the Committee from gross income, to increase the deduction ders of the United States that are contiguous on the Judiciary, and in addition to the for the health insurance costs of self-em- with other countries; to the Committee on Committee on Government Reform and ployed individuals, and to allow private col- Ways and Means. Oversight, for a period to be subsequently de- leges to establish prepaid tuition plans; to By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: termined by the Speaker, in each case for H.R. 3113. A bill to reauthorize the Rhinoc- the Committee on Ways and Means. consideration of such provisions as fall with- eros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994; to By Mr. RILEY (for himself, Mr. SALM- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- the Committee on Resources. ON, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. cerned. By Mr. LEACH (for himself, Mr. LA- CANNON, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. PAUL, Mr. By Mr. PASCRELL: FALCE, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. VENTO, KING of New York, Mr. CALLAHAN, H. Res. 340. A resolution expressing the Mr. HINCHEY, and Mr. JACKSON): Mr. ADERHOLT, and Mr. DELAY): sense of the House of Representatives that H.R. 3114. A bill to authorize United States H.R. 3104. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- any budgetary surplus achieved by the end of participation in a quota increase and the enue Code of 1986 to provide that married fiscal year 2002 be saved for investment in New Arrangements to Borrow of the Inter- couples may file a combined return under the Social Security Program; to the Com- national Monetary Fund, and for other pur- which each spouse is taxed using the rates mittee on the Budget, and in addition to the poses; to the Committee on Banking and Fi- applicable to unmarried individuals; to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period nancial Services. Committee on Ways and Means. to be subsequently determined by the Speak- By Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD: By Mr. ROHRABACHER: er, in each case for consideration of such pro- H.R. 3115. A bill to establish professional H.R. 3105. A bill to provide that the Presi- visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the development partnerships to improve the dent may not waive the prohibitions on pro- committee concerned. viding to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam quality of America’s teachers and the aca- financing and other forms of assistance by demic achievement of students in the class- f room, and for other purposes; to the Com- the Overseas Private Investment MEMORIALS Corportation or the Export-Import Bank; to mittee on Education and the Workforce. the Committee on Banking and Financial By Mr. ARMEY: Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memori- Services, and in addition to the Committee H. Con. Res. 201. Concurrent resolution als were presented and referred as fol- providing for an adjournment of the two on International Relations, for a period to be lows: subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Houses; considered and agreed to. 232. The SPEAKER presented a memorial each case for consideration of such provi- By Mr. GOODLING (for himself, Mrs. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. GREEN- of the House of Representatives of the State committee concerned. WOOD, Mr. COOK, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. of Michigan, relative to House Resolution By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mr. WOLF, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. GALLEGLY, No. 75 memorializing the Congress of the United States to redirect some military STEARNS, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. ROHR- Mr. PITTS, Mr. SNOWBARGER, Mr. spending, not to include reductions in veter- ABACHER, and Mr. PAUL): SHUSTER, Mr. LARGENT, and Mr. H.R. 3106. A bill to restrict the use of the BUNNING of Kentucky): ans programs or benefits or to compromise exchange stabilization fund; to the Commit- H. Con. Res. 202. Concurrent resolution ex- our national security, to the states to enable tee on Banking and Financial Services. pressing the sense of the Congress that the them to meet domestic needs; to the Com- By Mr. SAXTON: FederalGovernment should acknowledge the mittee on National Security. H.R. 3107. A bill to amend title 10, United importance of at-home parents and should 233. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- States Code, to provide for termination of a not discriminate against families who forego resentatives of the State of Florida, relative military retiree’s required contributions to a second income in order for a mother or fa- to a resolution urging the United States De- the military Survivor Benefit Plan after the ther to be at home with their children; to partment of the Navy to take actions nec- retiree has made contributions for 30 years the Committee on Education and the Work- essary to enable the continued operation of and has attained age 70; to the Committee on force. the Navy Exchange located at the site of the National Security. By Mr. MASCARA (for himself, Mr. former Orlando Naval Training Center; to By Mr. SAXTON (for himself and Mr. EVANS, Mr. MURTHA, and Mr. KIL- the Committee on National Security. SMITH of New Jersey): DEE): 234. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- H.R. 3108. A bill to amend title XVIII of the H. Con. Res. 203. Concurrent resolution re- resentatives of the State of Michigan, rel- Social Security Act to correct inequities in questing that the United States Postal Serv- ative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 21 H64 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 1998

memorializing the Congress of the United H.R. 306: Mr. POSHARD, Mr. WEYGAND, Mrs. H.R. 1531: Ms. ESHOO, Mrs. MALONEY of New States to make changes in the Ready Re- KENNELLY of Connecticut, and Mr. SISISKY. York, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. ENSIGN. serve Mobilization Income Insurance Pro- H.R. 332: Mr. SHERMAN. H.R. 1592: Mr. PAUL. gram; to the Committee on National Secu- H.R. 337: Mr. OLVER. H.R. 1595: Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. CANADY of rity. H.R. 339: Mr. GREEN. Florida, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. 235. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- H.R. 399: Mr. PAXON. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. NUSSLE, and Mr. resentatives of the State of Michigan, rel- H.R. 402: Mr. PAUL. HILLEARY. ative to House Resolution No. 94 memorializ- H.R. 419: Ms. RIVERS. H.R. 1601: Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. ing Congress, the President, and the Federal H.R. 444: Mr. TIERNEY. FROST, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. LOBIONDO, Trade Commission to maintain existing H.R. 498: Ms. RIVERS. Mr. ROHRABACHER, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. ACK- standards for the use of the ‘‘Made in USA’’ H.R. 612: Mr. COSTELLO and Mr. ENGEL. ERMAN, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. MANTON, Mr. label; to the Committee on Commerce. H.R. 614: Mr. PAXON, Mr. BACHUS, and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsyl- 236. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the TAYLOR of Mississippi. vania, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. UNDER- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, relative to H.R. 633: Mr. HINCHEY. WOOD, Mr. SCHIFF, and Mrs. KELLY. Senate Resolution No. 89 memorializing the H.R. 634: Mr. MCCRERY. H.R. 1614: Mr. LUTHER. Congress of the United States and the EPA H.R. 635: Mr. ACKERMAN. H.R. 1679: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. to halt the imposition of the National Ambi- H.R. 676: Mr. WALSH, Mr. HALL of Ohio, and KLECZKA, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. FILNER, and Mr. ent Air Quality Standards for ground-level Mr. ABERCROMBIE. MOLLOHAN. ozone and particulate and reconsider its de- H.R. 744: Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 1682: Mr. PAUL. H.R. 758: Mr. COOK and Ms. DUNN of Wash- cision to impose even more stringent stand- H.R. 1689: Mrs. KENNELLY of Connecticut, ington. ards upon this Commonwealth until the re- Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. STEN- H.R. 766: Mr. YATES and Mr. ENGEL. quired studies and impact analyses are com- HOLM, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. GOSS, Mrs. KELLY, H.R. 778: Mr. HINCHEY. pleted; to the Committee on Commerce. Mrs. NORTHUP, and Mr. GALLEGLY. H.R. 779: Mr. HINCHEY. 237. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the H.R. 1698: Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 780: Mr. HINCHEY. State of Texas, relative to Senate Resolution H.R. 1706: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. H.R. 859: Mr. STEARNS, Mr. ROHRABACHER, 55 requesting the Congress of the United WEYGAND, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Ms. Mr. GILMAN, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. States to continue its efforts to determine BROWN of Florida, Mr. MANTON, Mr. ABER- MORAN of Kansas, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. JOHN. the location and status of all United States CROMBIE, and Mr. HORN. H.R. 871: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 1715: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. military personnel still missing in Southeast AVIS RANKS H.R. 872: Mr. D of Florida, Mr. F BENTSEN, and Ms. WOOLSEY. Asia; to the Committee on International Re- of New Jersey, Mr. MATSUI, and Mr. SNYDER. lations. H.R. 1763: Mr. PAUL. H.R. 934: Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi. H.R. 1788: Mr. VENTO. 238. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- H.R. 950: Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. FRANK of Mas- resentatives of the State of Ohio, relative to H.R. 1812: Mr. BACHUS. sachusetts, Mr. OLVER, and Ms. KILPATRICK. H.R. 1813: Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. LANTOS, Mrs. House Concurrent Resolution No. 18 memori- H.R. 964: Mr. POSHARD. alizing the Congress of the United States to MINK of Hawaii, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. KIND of H.R. 979: Mr. KLINK, Mr. BUNNING of Ken- Wisconsin, and Mr. ENGEL. propose an amendment to the Constitution tucky, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. WATT of North of the United States to protect the integrity H.R. 1858: Mr. MCNULTY. Carolina, Mrs. MYRICK, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, H.R. 1864: Mr. GOODLING. of and prohibit the physical desecration of Mr. COOK, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. WAXMAN, Mrs. H.R. 1874: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. the American flag; to the Committee on the FOWLER, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, and Mr. POM- H.R. 1915: Ms. LOFGREN. Judiciary. EROY. H.R. 1970: Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. ROEMER, Mr. 239. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- H.R. 980: Mr. HUTCHINSON. ANDREWS, and Mr. SNYDER. resentatives of the Commonwealth of Penn- H.R. 1038: Ms. KILPATRICK and Mr. MORAN H.R. 2021: Mr. NETHERCUTT. sylvania, relative to House Resolution No. of Virginia. H.R. 2094: Ms. PELOSI, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. 304 memorializing the President and Con- H.R. 1059: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington and PAYNE, and Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. gress of the United States to direct both the Mr. BILBRAY. H.R. 2130: Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. FTC and the Department of Justice to exam- H.R. 1111: Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, STARK, Mr. YATES, Mr. PASCRELL, and Ms. ine the proposed actions of Westinghouse Mr. MATSUI, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. FURSE. Electric Corporation to determine whether ROMERO-BARCELO, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. DIXON, H.R. 2154: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. the sales would stifle competition, signifi- Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. MCGOV- MARKEY, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. cantly raise consumer and supplier prices or ERN, Mr. BERRY, Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. RIVERS, KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. FRANK of Mas- detrimentally impact suppliers of the nu- Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. FILNER, Mr. WISE, Mr. sachusetts, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. FILNER, Ms. clear and non-nuclear power generation mar- COOK, Mrs. CLAYTON, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. LOFGREN, and Mr. OWENS. ket; to the Committee on the Judiciary. FORD, and Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 2175: Mr. BAESLER. f H.R. 1126: Mr. ENSIGN, Mrs. EMERSON, Ms. H.R. 2202: Mr. CHABOT, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. DELAURO, Mr. MCDADE, Mr. HAYWORTH, and FILNER, Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. DELAHUNT, and ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut. Mr. WELDON of Florida. Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors H.R. 1130: Mr. OBEY, Mr. HASTINGS of Flor- H.R. 2212: Mr. STARK and Ms. LOFGREN. were added to public bills and resolu- ida, and Mr. WEXLER. H.R. 2221: Mr. CANADY of Florida and Mr. tions as follows: H.R. 1134: Mr. GEJDENSON. BOYD. H.R. 1146: Mr. BURTON of Indiana and Mr. H.R. 2224: Mr. LAMPSON, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. H.R. 12: Mr. GUTIERREZ and Mr. MANTON. COMBEST. MCNULTY, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. STUPAK, H.R. 44: Mr. EVANS, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mrs. H.R. 1147: Mr. SESSIONS. Mrs. EMERSON, and Mr. MANTON. EMERSON, and Mr. SAXTON. H.R. 1165: Mr. BISHOP, Mrs. MALONEY of H.R. 2228: Mr. FATTAH, Mr. MCDERMOTT, H.R. 45: Mr. TURNER, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. New York, and Mr. RUSH. Ms. DELAURO, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. LA- REYES. H.R. 1205: Mr. HOUGHTON. H.R. 59: Mr. ROGAN, Mr. ENSIGN, Ms. FALCE, and Mr. SAWYER. H.R. 1215: Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. HINCHEY, and C OLLUM GRANGER, Mr. REDMOND, Mr. GANSKE, Mr. H.R. 2281: Mr. M C . Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 2313: Mr. STUMP, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, GOSS, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. HASTINGS H.R. 1231: Mr. PEASE, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. and Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. of Washington, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. CAMP, Mr. ALLEN, Ms. WOOLSEY, and Mrs. THURMAN. H.R. 2351: Mr. FORD, Mr. FORBES, Mr. COX of California, Mrs. EMERSON, and Mr. H.R. 1242: Mr. BAKER. TOWNS, and Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut. RILEY. H.R. 1261: Mr. LATHAM. H.R. 2365: Mr. FORBES. H.R. 65: Mr. JOHN. H.R.1266: Mr. PAUL. YNN OOLEY H.R. 80: Mr. QUINN. H.R. 2408: Mr. W , Ms. H of Or- H.R. 1301: Mr. BORKSI. H.R. 96: Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. egon, Mr. WEYGAND, and Mr. DELLUMS. H.R. 1302: Mr. GUTIERREZ. H.R. 107: Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. JACKSON, H.R. 2454: Mr. FORD, Mr. FORBES, Mrs. H.R. 1334: Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. Mr. OLVER, and Mr. NEY. CLAYTON, and Mr. WEXLER. H.R. 130: Mr. KLINK. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, and Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 2456: Mr. ENGEL and Mr. ROEMER. H.R. 131: Mr. HALL of Texas. H.R. 1415: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. H.R. 2457: Mr. FORD, Mr. FORBES, Mrs. H.R. 132: Mr. ARCHER, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. CLAY, Mr. SKELTON, Ms. CARSON, Ms. PELOSI, CLAYTON, and Mr. WEXLER. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. HALL of Texas, and Ms. NORTON, Mr. SHERMAN, and Ms. JACKSON- H.R. 2477: Mr. LATOURETTE. Ms. RIVERS. LEE. H.R. 2478: Mr. LATOURETTE. H.R. 133: Mr. KLUG. H.R. 1425: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts and H.R. 2481: Mr. COYNE and Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 165: Mr. BONILLA and Mr. RAHALL. Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 2495: Mr. DIAZ-BALART and Ms. ROS- H.R. 192: Mr. LUTHER. H.R. 1453; Mr. HINCHEY. LEHTINEN. H.R. 219: Mr. METCALF and Mrs. EMERSON. H.R. 1500: Mrs. KELLY and Mr. MANTON. H.R. 2504: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. COYNE, Mr. H.R. 298: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 1507: Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts VENTO, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. FROST, and Mr. H.R. 303: Mr. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. GOODE, Mr. and Mr. FORD. NEY. FORBES, Mrs. LINDA SMITH of Washington, H.R. 1521: Mr. ROHRABACHER and Mr. TAY- H.R. 2509: Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. Mr. COOK, and Mr. JOHN. LOR of Mississippi. ADERHOLT, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. NORWOOD, Ms. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H65

LOFGREN, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Ms. KAP- Mr. TURNER, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. COOK, Mr. PE- PAPPAS, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. TUR, and Mr. HEFLEY. TERSON of Minnesota, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. MAS- BURTON of Indiana, Mrs. KELLY, Mrs. H.R. 2523: Mr. MCHUGH. CARA, Mr. SKAGGS, Mr. RILEY, Mrs. MYRICK, MORELLA, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. H.R. 2527: Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. TRAFICANT, WICKER, Mrs. THURMAN, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. Mr. SHAYS. Mr. ROEMER, Mr. ROGERS, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. SNOWBARGER, Mr. HAMILTON, Mrs. MALONEY H.R. 2547: Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. GORDON, Mr. RUSH, Mr. PICK- of New York, Mr. WELLER, Mr. ROEMER, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. GEJDENSON, ERING, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. JOHN, PORTER, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. OWENS, and Mrs. Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. EVANS, Mr. WHITFIELD, and Mr. STRICK- MCCARTHY of New York. and Mr. UNDERWOOD. LAND. H. Con. Res. 52: Mr. SESSIONS. H.R. 2563: Mr. ANDREWS. H.R. 2921: Mr. CAMP, Mr. COBURN, Mr. H. Con. Res. 55: Mr. HORN. H.R. 2567: Mr. WELDON of Florida. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. DAN SCHAEFER H. Con. Res. 68: Mr. STARK. H.R. 2568: Mr. BLUNT and Mr. BOYD. of Colorado, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. KLINK, Mr. H. Con. Res. 80: Mr. GALLEGLY and Mr. H.R. 2586: Mr. LUTHER and Mr. VISCLOSKY. GILLMOR, Mr. BERRY, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. COOK. H.R. 2591: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, Mr. TANNER, Mrs. H. Con. Res. 106: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PASCRELL, SHERMAN, Mr. FOLEY, and Mrs. MALONEY of KELLY, Mr. SOLOMON, Mr. PETERSON of Min- Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. NADLER, New York. nesota, Mr. STUMP, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. Mr. BERMAN, and Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 2625: Mr. SKEEN, Mr. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. BOYD, Mr. GOSS, Mr. TAYLOR of North Caro- H. Con. Res. 112: Mr. ADAM SMITH of Wash- PRYCE of Ohio, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. SOUDER, lina, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. ROGAN, Mr. MALONEY of ington and Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. LEWIS of California, Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. UPTON, Mr. YOUNG of Alas- H. Con. Res. 114: Mr. BACHUS and Mr. SAND- Connecticut, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. LATOURETTE, ka, Mr. COMBEST, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. ERS. Mr. DELAY, Mr. REGULA, Mrs. NORTHUP, Mr. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. WISE, Mr. HUTCHINSON, H. Con. Res. 121: Mr. SHAW. SUNUNU, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. ENGLISH, of Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. HORN, Mr. PARKER, Mrs. H. Con. Res. 148: Ms. SANCHEZ and Mr. MEE- Pennsylvania, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. KASICH, MYRICK, Ms. ESHOO, Mrs. CHENOWETH, Mr. HAN. Ms. GRANGER, Mr. LIVINGSTON, Mr. STUMP, KIND of Wisconsin, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. COOK, H. Con. Res. 152: Mr. ENGEL and Mr. OLVER. Mr. WHITE, Mr. BACHUS, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. Mr. KNOLLENBERG, and Mr. MORAN of Kansas. H. Con. Res. 184: Mr. BARRETT of Wiscon- FOSSELLA, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SNOWBARGER H.R. 2936: Mr. BLILEY, Mr. GOODE, Mr. HALL sin, Mr. PORTER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. FORD, Mr. and Mr. BLUNT. of Texas, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. CASTLE, Mrs. MORELLA, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. H.R. 2652: Mrs. MORELLA. FRELINGHUYSEN, and Mr. HOEKSTRA. STARK, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. MEEHAN. H.R. 2667: Mr. PAXON. H.R. 2943: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. H. Res. 37: Mr. THOMPSON and Mr. FORD. H.R. 2693: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. FORD, Mr. MOAKLEY, and Mr. HILLIARD. H. Res. 211: Mr. COBLE and Mr. LIVINGSTON. H.R. 2695: Mr. FATTAH, Mr. SANDLIN, and H.R. 2944: Mr. OLVER. H. Res. 246: Ms. SLAUGHTER and Mr. POR- Mr. UNDERWOOD. H.R. 2955: Mr. HOLDEN and Mr. METCALF. TER. H.R. 2714: Mr. BERMAN. H.R. 2985: Mr. HAYWORTH and Mr. GOOD- H. Res. 304: Mr. ROHRABACHER and Mr. H.R. 2723: Mr. WELDON of Florida. LATTE. LEWIS of Kentucky. H.R. 2734: Mr. CANNON, Mr. NEY, and Mr. H.R. 3014: Mr. HORN. CAMP. H.R. 3033: Ms. WATERS, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE f H.R. 2741: Mr. COX of California. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. WATT of North Carolina, Mr. KENNEDY of H.R. 2748: Mr. GANSKE. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 2754: Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. Rhode Island, Mr. HEFNER, Mr. ACKERMAN, TRAFICANT, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. SCHUMER, and Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Mr. ENGEL. BROWN of California, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors H.R. 2760: Mr. SOLOMON, Mr. CONDIT, Mr. BISHOP, Ms. RIVERS, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, were deleted from public bills and reso- GOODLATTE, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. Mr. WYNN, Mr. FORD, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. lutions as follows: STUMP, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. ENGLISH of STRICKLAND, Mr. FARR of California, Mr. RA- Pennsylvania, and Mr. LUTHER. HALL, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. H.R. 1500: Mr. MEEHAN. H.R. 2786: Mr. BACHUS. PASCRELL, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mrs. THURMAN, f H.R. 2807: Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. PRICE of Mr. FATTAH, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. CON- North Carolina, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, YERS, Mr. SPRATT, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. SAW- Mr. CALVERT, Ms. PELOSI, Ms. DEGETTE, and YER, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. CLY- PETITIONS, ETC. Mr. FARR of California. BURN, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. SCOTT, Ms. SANCHEZ, Under clause 1 of rule XXII, petitions H.R. 2821: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. JACK- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. NADLER, Mr. and papers were laid on the clerk’s SON, Mr. CANADY of Florida, Mr. BOYD, and OWENS, Mr. BOYD, Mr. FILNER, Mr. FRANK of desk and referred as follows: Ms. STABENOW. Massachusetts, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. DELAURO, H.R. 2828: Ms. NORTON, Mr. SANDLIN, and Ms. ESHOO, Mrs. KENNELLY of Connecticut, 29. The SPEAKER presented a petition of Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. PASTOR, Ms. JACK- the Broward County Board of County Com- H.R. 2846: Mr. SAM JOHNSON, Mr. SON-LEE, Ms. FURSE, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. missioners, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, rel- BALLENGER, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. CANNON, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. ative to supporting the passage of H.R. 1858 ADERHOLT, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN, Ms. NOR- and S. 869, both entitled ‘‘Employment Non- GOODE, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mrs. EMERSON, TON, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, Mr. Discrimination Act of 1997’’ currently pend- Mr. LAHOOD, Mrs. LINDA SMITH of Washing- SERRANO, Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. JACKSON, Mr. ing before the United States Congress or, in ton, Mr. SALMON, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, MCDERMOTT, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. DELAHUNT, the alternative, the passage of such other Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, federal legislation that would prohibit em- and Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. TOWNS, Mr. DIXON, Mr. ENGEL, and Ms. ployment discrimination based on sexual ori- H.R. 2868: Mr. STUMP. MCKINNEY. entation; to the Committee on Education H.R. 2870: Mr. KLUG, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, H.R. 3043: Mr. GUTIERREZ and Mr. GEJDEN- and the Workforce. Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. BROWN of SON. 30. Also, a petition of the Essex County Ohio, Mr. STOKES, Mr. SAWYER, and Mr. PAS- H.R. 3050: Mr. KLECZKA. Board of Supervisors, Elizabethtown, New TOR. H.R. 3051: Mr. CARDIN. York, relative to supporting Federal Legisla- H.R. 2874: Mr. WELDON of Florida. H.R. 3081: Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. tion designating English as the official lan- H.R. 2900: Mrs. THURMAN and Mr. FORD. DELAHUNT, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. guage of the United States of America; to H.R. 2908: Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. WATT of North FROST, Mr. GREEN, Mrs. MALONEY of New the Committee on Education and the Work- Carolina, Mr. EWING, Mr. LEACH, Mr. York, Mr. MANTON, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. force. COSTELLO, Mr. BUNNING of Kentucky, Mr. NORTON, Ms. RIVERS, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and 31. Also, a petition of the City of North LOBIONDO, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. Mr. STARK. Wildwood, New Jersey, relative to opposing ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, and Ms. LOFGREN. H.J. Res. 98: Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 1534, known as the Private Property H.R. 2912: Mr. FORD, Mr. PRICE of North H.J. Res. 102: Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. Rights Implementation Act of 1997; to the Carolina, Mr. WAMP, Mr. COBLE, Mr. HEFNER, ENSIGN, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. QUINN, Mr. Committee on the Judiciary. E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 105 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 144 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1998 No. 1 Senate The 27th day of January being the RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY Reed Smith, (NH) Specter Reid Smith, (OR) Warner day prescribed by S. Con. Res. 68 and S. LEADER Roth Snowe J. Res. 39 for the meeting of the 2d ses- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The sion of the 105th Congress, the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. A able majority leader, Senator LOTT of quorum is present. assembled in its Chamber at the Cap- Mississippi, is recognized. itol at 12 noon. Mr. LOTT. Thank you, Mr. President. f The Senate was called to order by the Welcome back, Mr. President. It is a President pro tempore (Mr. THUR- pleasure to see you presiding in the INFORMING THE PRESIDENT OF MOND). Chair as we begin this new year. THE UNITED STATES THAT A Mr. President, I say to the Chaplain, QUORUM OF EACH HOUSE IS AS- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The we look forward to hearing your pray- SEMBLED Senate will come to order. The Chap- ers throughout the year. lain will now deliver the opening pray- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, a quorum er. f having been ascertained, I send a reso- lution to the desk informing the Presi- QUORUM CALL dent that a quorum is present in the PRAYER Senate and ask that it be considered Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I suggest and agreed to and the motion to recon- The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John the absence of a quorum in order to as- sider be laid upon the table. Ogilvie, offered the following prayer: certain the presence of a quorum to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without begin the second session of the 105th Almighty God, by Your grace You objection, it is so ordered. Congress. guided the founding of this Nation to The resolution (S. Res. 164) was The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The be a demonstration of democracy under agreed to, as follows: clerk will call the roll to ascertain the Your sovereignty. We praise You for S. RES. 164 presence of a quorum. Your timely inspiration and interven- The legislative clerk proceeded to Resolved, That a committee consisting of tions all through our history. Our call the roll, and the following Sen- two Senators be appointed to join such com- motto, ‘‘In God we trust,’’ and our af- mittee as may be appointed by the House of ators entered the Chamber and an- Representatives to wait upon the President firmation, ‘‘One Nation under God,’’ swered to their names: express our sure confidence and the of the United States and inform him that a [Quorum No. 1] quorum of each House is assembled and that source of our courage. Allard Grassley Moynihan the Congress is ready to receive any commu- As we begin the work of this second Coverdell Hutchinson Sessions nication he may be pleased to make. session of the 105th Congress, we com- Daschle Lott Stevens The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Enzi McConnell Thurmond mit our lives to You anew. We thank to the resolution, the majority and mi- You for the privilege of pressing for- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SES- nority leaders are appointed as mem- ward to the next phase of Your vision SIONS). A quorum is not present. The bers of the committee. for our beloved Nation. We open our clerk will call the names of the absent minds to think Your thoughts. Give us Senators. f Your perspective on the problems we The legislative clerk resumed the INFORMING THE HOUSE OF REP- face and Your power to solve them. call of the roll, and the following Sen- ators entered the Chamber and an- RESENTATIVES THAT A QUORUM Help the Senators to listen to one an- swered to their names: OF THE SENATE IS ASSEMBLED other so their debate on issues will be [Quorum No. 1] Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I now send a dialogue leading to creative resolu- a second resolution to the desk inform- tions combining the best of the super- Abraham Collins Gregg Ashcroft Craig Hagel ing the House that a quorum is present natural wisdom You provide through Bennett Domenici Helms and ask that it be considered and many minds. Bingaman Durbin Hollings Bond Faircloth Inhofe agreed to, and the motion to reconsider We turn our eyes to You and to the Burns Feinstein Kempthorne be laid upon the table. strategic work that You have given Byrd Ford Kerry The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without this Senate to do. Our times are in Campbell Glenn Kyl objection, it is so ordered. Chafee Gorton Leahy Your hand; in mutual trust we stand. Coats Gramm Mack The resolution (S. Res. 165) was Through our Lord and Savior. Amen. Cochran Grams Nickles agreed to, as follows:

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S1 S2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 S. RES. 165 long overdue, and I hope they enjoyed Address beginning at 9 p.m. this Resolved, That the Secretary inform the and benefited from it. evening. House of Representatives that a quorum of f During tomorrow’s session we will the Senate is assembled and that the Senate consider three judicial nominations, is ready to proceed to business. SECOND SESSION OF THE 105TH those being Barry Silverman to be a f CONGRESS circuit judge for the ninth circuit, Richard Story, to be a district judge JOINT SESSION OF THE TWO Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I also hope for the northern district of Georgia, HOUSES TO HEAR AN ADDRESS that all Members are ready for what I and Ann Aiken, to be a district judge BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE hope will be a very productive second in Oregon. We hope to enter into a time UNITED STATES session of the 105th Congress. I have spent some time with the distinguished agreement of approximately 2 hours, Mr. LOTT. I ask unanimous consent Democratic leader. We have talked in with rollcall votes expected on each that the President of the Senate be au- general about bills we want to try to nomination. Therefore, there could be thorized to appoint a committee on the consider before the Easter recess in three votes tomorrow, Wednesday. In part of the Senate to join a committee April, and of course we have gone over fact, I think the Members should ex- on the part of the House to escort the the schedule just for this week. We pect that there will be three votes. President of the United States into the have a number of very important legis- Then on Thursday of this week we House Chamber for the joint session to lative items that we need to consider hope to consider the Ronald Reagan be held at 9 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, before the Easter recess, including, I airport bill which is presently in the January 27, 1998. hope, even a budget resolution. I think Commerce Committee. Amendments The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without it is important this year that we not go could be offered. Therefore, votes can objection, it is so ordered. after April the 15th to take up a budget be expected to occur on that item on Thursday of this week. f resolution. I will be talking further to The Senate will not be in session on the chairman of the Budget Committee APPOINTMENTS MADE DURING Friday. Following the Senate’s consid- THE SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT and the ranking member and the lead- eration of the Ronald Reagan bill, the ership to make sure that we are all in Senate would proceed over until Mon- Mr. LOTT. I now send to the desk a agreement in that effort. list of appointments that were made day, February 2nd. The schedule for Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Monday will be announced later in the during the sine die adjournment of the sent that the list of potential floor Senate and ask that it be printed in week. However, no votes will occur items and a calendar for the first week during the session on Monday. We do the RECORD. of the session be printed in the RECORD. There being no objection, the mate- expect votes, of course, Tuesday, There being no objection, the mate- Wednesday, and Thursday of next rial was ordered to be printed in the rial was ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as follows: week. RECORD, as follows: We will be talking to committee To the Congressional Award Board, pursu- LIST OF POTENTIAL ITEMS THAT MAY BE CON- chairmen, sponsors of bills and with ant to Public Law 96–114, as amended, Martis SIDERED IN THE SENATE PRIOR TO THE SCHED- the Democratic leadership to decide ex- James Davis, of New York (Nov. 21, 1997). ULED EASTER RECESS To the National Bipartisan Commission on actly what bills could come up. We are the Future of Medicare, pursuant to Public Auto choice bill. considering possibly the PUHCA legis- Law 105–33, the Senator from Texas (Mr. Budget resolution. lation, the Public Utilities Holding Gramm), the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Campaign Fin. Reform. Company Act modifications. We are Frist), Illene Gordon, of Mississippi, and Caribbean Basin Initiative. China/Religious Persecution. still considering a cloning bill that I Deborah Steelman, of Virginia (Nov. 25, believe could be considered. We have 1997). Cloning Bill. Coverdell Education Savings accounts. several others that we are considering, To the Panel to Review Long-Range Air as well. Power, pursuant to Public Law 105–56, J. IMF. James Exon, of Nebraska (Dec. 12, 1997). Iran Proliferation Sanctions Act. Next week we expect to take up the To the National Council of the Arts, pursu- ISTEA. FEC, the Federal Election Commission ant to Public Law 105–83, Richard J. Durbin, Medicare Private Practice. nominees, the nomination of Mr. of Illinois (Dec. 31, 1997). Mexico De-certification. Satcher to be the Surgeon General, and To the Social Security Advisory Board, NATO enlargement. possibly two more Federal judges that pursuant to Public Law 103–296, in consulta- Powder Cocaine Penalties Act. are now going through the process of tion with the Chairman of the Senate Com- Property Rights. PUHCA reform. being cleared. mittee on Finance, Sylvester J. Schieber, of I do want to say, again, Mr. Presi- Maryland (Jan. 19, 1998). Ronald Reagan national airport bill. Securities Reform. dent, I appreciate the year we had last To the Congressional Award Board, pursu- year. I thought we had a good year. I ant to Public Law 96–114, Clinton Bristow, Supplemental Appropriations. Jr., of Mississippi (Jan. 20, 1998). SENATE SCHEDULE—JANUARY 28–30 thought we accomplished a great deal To the Census Monitoring Board, pursuant Wednesday, Jan. 28: for the American people, most of the to Public Law 105–119, Joe D. Whitley, of Special Orders; Policy Lunches; Vote on time with very little rancor. I want us Georgia, and Max W. Williams, of Mississippi Judicial Nominations: Aiken, Silverman, to continue to be able to work together (Jan. 20, 1998). and Story. for the interests of the people and do it To the Congressional Award Board, pursu- Thursday Jan. 29: in a way where Members are not ex- ant to Public Law 96–114, Felix Sanchez, of Ronald Reagan National Airport bill. hausted and they can do their work Washington, D.C. (Jan. 26, 1998). Friday, Jan. 30: during the daylight instead of always f Senate not in session. at night. f I want to thank those of you that WELCOME, COLLEAGUES work for the Senate here in the Cham- SCHEDULE Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, first and ber. You do outstanding work and we foremost, I welcome our colleagues Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, no legisla- quite often don’t thank you suffi- back to the Senate from what I hope tive or executive business will be trans- ciently for the way you help us keep has been a restful and a beneficial pe- acted during today’s session. There- things running smoothly doing the peo- riod of time. I think it has been very fore, no votes will occur during the ses- ple’s business here in the Senate. good for the Senators to be able to sion of the Senate today. We will recess I do look forward to a very active spend some time with their families, be mid to late afternoon to reconvene at year even though we may have around able to perhaps read a book, to work 8:30 p.m. this evening in the Chamber. 100 legislative days—because of the ne- with their constituencies, and in many All Members are asked to be in the cessity of adjourning early in October cases look into very important foreign Chamber at approximately 8:30 in order for the election. There are several policy and international issues. I know that we can go over as a body to the things we need to do and we will do for this has been a very good time for our Hall of the House of Representatives to the best interests of the American peo- colleagues to do some things that were hear the President’s State of the Union ple. I look forward to working with the January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3 Senate and working with the leader- off the debt, solve the Social Security MEASURE PLACED ON ship on both sides of the aisle. and Medicare problems we face. Re- CALENDAR—H.R. 2709 f member that 42 million of us have no Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- health insurance—find a way to solve SECOND SESSION OF THE 105TH imous consent that the second bill be that national embarrassment. Remem- CONGRESS read the second time. ber, above all, in this new age of infor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I wel- mation, that education, beginning vir- clerk will read the bill. come back the majority leader and tually at birth, is one of the most im- The legislative clerk read as follows: again wish him a happy New Year and portant responsibilities of government A bill (H.R. 2709) to impose certain sanc- commend him for his leadership. Dur- at every level. There is so much to be ing the past 3 months, when we have tions on foreign persons who transfer items done: Improve wages and child care, fix contributing to Iran’s efforts to acquire, de- not been here, I have seen him on sev- our political finance system that is velop, or produce ballistic missiles, and to eral public appearances and, as always, broken and in great need of repair, be implement the obligations of the United he has been articulate and very forth- a leader to the world. States under the Chemical Weapons Conven- coming with regard to the schedule and New and old democracies around the tion. our plans for the coming weeks. I wel- world look to us for leadership, and Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I object to come the opportunity to work closely there is no one else. In Iraq and Bosnia, further proceedings on this item at this with him as we pursue our national in Europe and Asia, America’s leader- time. agenda, and appreciate very much the ship is needed now more than ever. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill cooperation he has already dem- That is the message given to me by will be placed on the calendar. onstrated in helping senators make South Dakotans back home over and Mr. GREGG addressed the Chair. plans both in terms of days, as well as over again. Their wisdom dictates our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- weeks, ahead. I trust the past 3 months collective response. ator from New Hampshire is recog- have been productive and enjoyable, Now is the time to go to work. As the nized. Mr. President, and I expect it has pro- majority leader has already indicated, Mr. GREGG. I understand we are in vided us with rest and the perspective we have very few days in this session of morning business and that I have 20 to fulfill our obligations now. Congress. We must approach our work minutes under the order, is that cor- It is obvious we return under very with urgency and with energy. rect? difficult circumstances. Allegations We must make the most of each one. f have been made against the President Over the past few months, Democrats and have been vehemently denied. The in the Senate and House, working with RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME legal process continues, flawed as it the administration, have built a legis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Leader- may be. While the circumstances may lative agenda that addresses many of ship time is reserved. be extraordinary, the work of this Gov- the challenges our country must face. ernment must go on. The American It will build on the themes that we f system is uniquely constructed to hear tonight in the State of the Union MORNING BUSINESS withstand the winds of controversy and Message. It represents the legislative The PRESIDING OFFICER. There crisis which howl throughout history, embodiment of the priorities contained will now be a period for the transaction and this moment is no exception. Im- in the President’s budget to be submit- of the morning business, not to exceed portant matters are at hand, dealing ted next week. with both foreign and domestic policy, So, again, I look forward to working the hour of 2 p.m., with Senators per- and the American people have a right closely with the majority leader. We mitted to speak therein for up to 10 to insist that their leaders continue to will all certainly work with our Repub- minutes. give those matters their full attention. lican colleagues, because we believe Mr. LEAHY. Will the Senator yield Congress has a clear responsibility— this can be a most productive session. for a unanimous consent request? I will a duty and an obligation—to go about We begin today by extending a hand of be very brief. our work on behalf of the American partnership and a sincere hope for real Mr. GREGG. Yes, I yield to the Sen- people. Despite allegations, investiga- success. I thank, again, the majority ator from Vermont. tions, and obvious distractions, our leader for offering me the opportunity Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask country would be ill-served if we were to respond to his kind remarks. unanimous consent that I might be rec- to allow interruption in the steady I yield the floor. ognized for 10 minutes following the function of Government or the remark- Mr. LOTT addressed the Chair. distinguished Senator from New Hamp- able progress that we have made on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- shire. matters of great importance to our Na- jority leader. Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, reserving tion. f the right to object. I ask to modify Democratic Senators begin this year that by allowing Senator HELMS to MEASURE PLACED ON with a true sense of accomplishment speak for a period of 3 minutes prior to CALENDAR—S. 1530 over what we have achieved and a sense my speaking. of purpose directed toward the chal- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I under- Mr. LEAHY. I certainly have no ob- lenges ahead. We need to continue the stand there are two bills due for a sec- jection to that, Mr. President. I see the economic momentum born of the 1993 ond reading. I ask that the title of the distinguished Chairman on the floor. budget plan, a momentum that will first bill be read. After the distinguished Senator from propel us in 1998 to the first balanced The PRESIDING OFFICER. The North Carolina and the distinguished budget in over 30 years, and our first clerk will read the bill. Senator from New Hampshire, I ask opportunity in our lifetime to reduce The legislative clerk read as follows: unanimous consent to be recognized. the accumulated debt. A bill (S. 1530) to resolve ongoing tobacco The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without South Dakotans, like all Americans, litigation, to reform the civil justice system objection, it is so ordered. have made clear their expectations. responsible for adjudicating tort claims The Senator from North Carolina is against companies that manufacture tobacco recognized for 3 minutes. Having just returned from home, my products, and establish a national tobacco conversations with South Dakotans re- policy for the United States that will de- f main clear and well understood. South crease youth tobacco use and reduce the Dakotans have urged us to work to- marketing of tobacco products to young MRS. ALICE WYNNE GATSIS gether, to continue to demonstrate Americans. SPEAKS ON THE 10TH AMENDMENT that democracy can be both responsive Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I object to Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, the and effective in addressing the chal- further consideration of this matter at North Carolina General Assembly em- lenges that lie ahead. They say, build this time. barked in 1997 on a significant course— on the extraordinary budgetary and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill that of inviting some of our State’s economic record of the last 5 years, pay will be placed on the calendar. best-known and best-qualified citizens S4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 to address joint sessions of the legisla- It was not pleasing to hear Donna Shalala, federal government to its enumerated pow- ture’s house and senate. Dr. Billy Secretary of Health and Human Services, ers, he argued, it reserves to the states and Graham, for example, made a remark- say, at her confirmation hearings in the first to the people all powers not specifically de- able and unforgettable appearance dur- Clinton administration, that the President nied to them.’’ views the states as ‘‘laboratories’’ for the The clear purpose of the founders when ing the year. federal government. Her statement rep- they produced the U.S. Constitution was to Meanwhile, the North Carolina Gen- resents the apotheosis of many years of usur- create a federal government with strictly eral Assembly’s Select Committee on pation and preemption which has taken limited powers. It was the states who created Federal Education grants heard a place in all administrations, not just the the federal government not the other way splendid address by a prominent and Clinton administration, for the last fifty around. Their shared attitude was best ex- learned North Carolina lady, Mrs. Alice years. It has slipped into our great free sys- pressed by Thomas Jefferson when he said, tem on quiet little feet, taking a step for- ‘‘In questions of power then, let no more be Wynne Gatsis, of Rocky Mount, whose said of faith in man, but bind him down with distinguished husband is a retired gen- ward and a step back but steadily advancing in the path toward centralizing and unifying the chains of the Constitution.’’ Also he said, eral of the U.S. Army, Andrew J. the divided and enumerated powers which after reading the new constitution, which he, Gatsis. have made us a free people. There are rea- of course, had no part in writing, ‘‘I assume General and Mrs. Gatsis are stout- sons innumerable that such unlawful inroads that if the federal government were to be in- hearted defenders of the U.S. Constitu- have been made, perhaps federal money, per- volved in education, there would have to be tion. They are exceedingly knowledge- haps false philanthropy, perhaps expediency. a constitutional amendment.’’ There has able about the perils confronting this It is not necessary to engage in the ‘‘politi- been no constitutional amendment in this area, because it is understood that the Amer- Nation as a result of constant tamper- cally correct’’ subjective analysis of ‘‘why.’’ Objective judgment reveals that the problem ican people do not want education trans- ing with the intent and the meaning of ferred to the federal level. They are the the Constitution. In short, Alice exists and must be addressed, if the first great republic in history is to be the inher- rightful authorities over the education of Wynne Gatsis and her husband under- ited blessing of our descendants. their children; their authority is protected stand the miracle of America. Attention to the 10th amendment is grow- by the 10th amendment and state legislators That, Mr. President, is why the ing as its importance cannot be overesti- are obligated to uphold that right—no where North Carolina General Assembly’s Se- mated. What would the system be like with- in the Constitution is ‘‘here-in granted’’ for lect Committee on Federal Education out it? Where would you be? the federal government to make laws about Grants invited Mrs. Gatsis to address The founders were not ignorant men; they education and no where is there authority for legislators to transfer voluntarily their the committee on November 10 of last drew on their knowledge of Greek and Roman law, the American colonial experi- enumerated power to another branch of gov- year. ence, the English legacy of common law and ernment. Mr. President, I have in hand the checks upon power, the Christian theories of There are those who would, if possible, text of Mrs. Gatsis’ address and, being natural law and then they added that best scrap the Constitution. They have openly enormously impressed with her re- and newest ingredient, government at the said so; they are prominent people, known marks, I have decided to share them local level. State legislators sit at the pin- public figures. One of their spokesmen, Pro- with Senators and others who read the nacle close to the people with their powers fessor James McGregor Burns said it, during the observance of the 200th anniversary of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. enumerated over all domestic law. There is no finer elective position in the country. The the ratification of the Constitution. I Therefore, Mr. President, I ask unan- thought it a strange way to celebrate this imous consent that the text of Mrs. authority of state legislators, faithfully exe- cuted has power in many ways to keep Amer- occasion, but he said ‘‘let’s face reality, the Gatsis’ address be printed in the ica stable. framers have simply been too shrewd for us. RECORD. Thankfully, it can be said that the 200 year They have out witted us. They designed sep- There being no objection, the mate- old Constitution stands, relatively un- arated institutions that cannot be unified by rial was ordered to be printed in the changed, amended only 17 times since the mechanical linkages, frail bridges, tinkering. RECORD, as follows: Bill of Rights. Within it, the 10th Amend- If we are to turn the founders upside down, to put together what they put asunder, we ALICE WYNNE GATSIS—NOVEMBER 10, 1997— ment, in spite of assaults against it, stands must directly confront the constitutional SPEECH TO THE N.C. GENERAL ASSEMBLY— unchanged too, because when Con-cons and structure which they erected.’’ This quote HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES—SELECT COM- conferences of the States come along, the comes from page 160 of Professor Burns book MITTEE ON FEDERAL EDUCATION GRANTS people realize that their Constitution is en- dangered and combine to preserve it. Reforming American Government. NOTE: For purposes of definition, and the One of the strongest reasons for defeating Threads of this agenda from Reforming benefit of any egalitarians among us, I will the Equal Rights Amendment, once the emo- American Government surface from time to be referring to man and men generically in tional aspects of it were put in perspective, time. For instance in Newt Gingrich’s new the sense of man being the human race—it is was that it was a major 10th amendment contract with America 2000. He wants that not my intention to slight the ladies. issue, the second part of this amendment year’s Republican candidates for the House, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and gentlemen I transferred all authority over the domestic Senate and Presidency to run as a team com- have been invited to speak this morning on affairs of the nation to the Federal level. Not mitted to enacting a 10 point contract with the Tenth Amendment, that heart of the everyone realized that this was the true goal America. He foresees a parliamentary-like U.S. Constitution which says, ‘‘The powers but constitutionalists did. campaign in which the entire national party not delegated by the Constitution or prohib- Standing in the way of ratification of the runs on a unified platform. This has the net ited by it to the States are reserved to the United Nations Treaty on the Political effect of solidifying allegiance to the Party states, respectively or to the people. Rights of Women and the U.N. Treaty on the and diluting allegiance to the Constitution You may be asking yourselves, busy people Rights of the Child is the Tenth Amendment. and Congressional constituents. The Con- that you are, an important committee with The discredited health plan of the first tracts with America are 10th amendment an important mission, why this subject at Clinton administration ran into roadblocks issues, because they generally address do- this time? as the bevy of lawyers assigned to the health mestic affairs—but never mind that—‘‘con- It seems to me that every now and then in care commission were told, ‘‘You can’t do servative’’ activists are already trying to get a nation there comes a time when there is a that because of the 10th amendment.’’ their issues into the Contract. need for restoration, a resetting of the pil- The recent Supreme Court ruling that the Identifying the undermining of local state lars that are the foundation of all that is Religious Freedom Restoration Act is uncon- government, several legislatures have passed great in America. It must be apparent to stitutional, drove a dagger into the heart of 10th amendment resolutions, and more of many in both public and private life that the some conservatives who will bend the Con- them will be as evidence mounts that the time has come. stitution a bit if their issue is at stake, but federal government is out of control, and It must be apparent, as well, that for some Religious Freedom Restoration Act really is that ignoring the oath that public servants time an evolutionary process of unconstitu- unconstitutional. The ruling of the court take is dangerous to the liberty of all. tional usurpation of power has escalated to made it clear that the enforcement power of State legislators are so important. You are an alarming degree, and in spite of the law of the 14th amendment does not override the not only, by decree, closest to the people, the government (the Constitution) which for- broad powers of the 10th. along with county and city government, but bids it. One great ally of the Tenth Amendment is you come from among us—the people. You All aspects of the domestic affairs of the Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. He are our neighbors, our friends and part of the people have become a federal concern to the has enunciated hard nosed positions limiting businesses and activities that make up our point where we now have a president and federal power. Writing about him, Joseph various communities. Any qualified citizen congressmen, and, yes, innumerable bureau- Sobran said, ‘‘In the 1995 Term Limits Case, can sit in the halls of the legislatures if fel- crats, bureaucrats who appear to be account- he insisted on the pertinence of the Tenth low citizens so elect. Once that happens and able to nobody, addressing daily the domes- Amendment and added a brilliant new twist the oath is taken, you become a citizen-leg- tic affairs of the people from soup to nuts. to the debate. The Tenth not only limits the islator who can represent the rest of us only January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5 by strict adherence to the law of the Con- WHAT TO DO WITH THE BUDGET issue of Social Security and address it stitution. Since the majority are not always SURPLUS in the short-term, rather than to wait. right, that adherence to the Constitution Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, this I also would like to suggest a manner assures justice for all. The 10th amendment, in which we might consider addressing then, protects the law-makers and the people evening we will hear from the Presi- to whom they are bound. This is an arrange- dent of the United States in his State it. One of our goals, as we look at the ment worth preserving. of the Union Address. We live in a time issue of the surplus, should be to give Why then have state legislators been al- where the United States is extraor- people tax relief. Another goal, as we lowing their just powers to slip away? Fed- dinarily fortunate. We are at peace. We look at the issue of the surplus, should eral bureaucracies are doing more and more are a Nation that has great prosperity. be to pay down the Federal debt. A unconstitutional runs around them. third goal, as we look at the issue of It is time for a wake up call. As this com- We are a Nation with a balanced budg- et for the first time in 25 years. This is addressing how we are going to deal mittee prepares to take up its duties, more with the surplus, should be to increase end runs are occurring in Washington. On all good news. But there looms on the Friday president Clinton traded off some of horizon a fiscal policy which, if we do the savings of the American people. A his national education standards for a couple not address in the coming near term, fourth goal should be to assure the sol- of years, and the House voted overwhelm- will dramatically undermine our Na- vency of the most critical Federal pro- ingly to fund charter schools by one hundred tion and make it difficult to pass on to gram that we have, the Social Security million dollars, giving them a certain auton- our children a country of prosperity. system. omy if they teach performance-based edu- That, of course, is the pending retire- All four of those goals can be signifi- cation. The President, who has no enumer- ment, beginning in the latter part of cantly advanced if we intelligently ap- ated authority, any more than Congress proach the use of the surplus and apply does, over education has highly endorsed the next decade, of the postwar baby- charter schools as long as they teach na- boom generation, that huge demo- it to benefit the Social Security sys- tional standards. The net effect will be the graphic group of which I and the Presi- tem. How can we do that? nationalizing, long term, of the school sys- dent are members, which has impacted Well, the best way would be to cut tem, putting it into the hands of special in- this country this very decade in some the Social Security tax. This is the terest private boards, gradually absorbing unique way, and which in the next two most regressive tax we have. It is also current public and private schools. decades will, as a result of their retir- the taxes generating the surplus. If we So much for elected local school boards, so ing have an impact of basically bank- were to reduce the Social Security tax much for local legislators if they let it con- rupting this country in the Social Se- so that the average wage earner, in- tinue. 1 The more these federal intrusions into edu- curity system, which so many seniors stead of paying approximately 7 ⁄2 per- 1 cation create massive failures in education, rely on, if we do not address these con- cent, would end up paying 6 ⁄2 percent; the more bent these federal ‘‘nannies’’ seem cerns. it would mean that the average wage to be on more of the same. The opportunity to address these earner in this country would receive Will state legislators seize the initiatives concerns is today. It is much like that the benefits directly of a tax cut, the which are rightfully and lawfully theirs? If oil filter ad, ‘‘You can pay me now or purpose of which would be to refund to they do not, as I have said before, they will you can pay me later.’’ The oppor- them the surplus which is being gen- end up figure heads in a regional satrapy run erated by the Federal Government. from somewhere on high. tunity to make changes in our Social Never before in recent times has the choice Security system, which will allow for In such a tax cut, if we were to say to been so well defined—On the one side is the its solvency, allow it to be a strong and the folks receiving it, the wage earn- Republic of the United States of America a vibrant part of our fabric as a Nation, ers, the people paying the payroll tax, nation under God as defined by the Declara- the opportunity for those changes to be if we were to say that the tax cut must tion of Independence, a nation governed by effective and to be done reasonably, is be saved in an account designated in God’s law as incorporated into the Constitu- much better today than if we wait for your name, a personal savings account, tion. It establishes limited government, and 4, 5 or 10 years. such as an IRA account, then we would divided powers. Most of all it leaves citizens In addition, of course, as we head be accomplishing a second goal, which free to guide and direct their own lives. God given rights are unalienable and may not be into a time of surplus, there will be, as would be to allow individuals who are taken away; they are eternal. a basic policy in this Chamber and in seeing retirement coming at them to At the opposite end of the spectrum is the the House, over the next few months a begin to specifically have an account United Nations Charter which enshrines the question of how we use that surplus. in the Social Security structure which religion of man (generically speaking) as the What is generating the surplus should would be in their name and on which source of rights. Man through government be the first question. What is generat- they could participate in the invest- can give and take away rights from other ing the surplus is the Social Security ment decisions, and which would most men, women and children. It is government trust fund. For the foreseeable future, likely return a much better return farthest from the people run by councils of ‘‘wise’’ men. We will have to choose whom the extent to which we generate a sur- than the present Social Security sys- we will serve. Knowing that where the spirit plus at the Federal level will be as a re- tem returns, and which would give of God is, there is the spirit of liberty. I trust sult of the fact that more people are them an actual savings vehicle. that citizen and legislator alike will not re- paying Social Security taxes than are Thirdly, the practical effect of cut- move the ancient landmarks which our fa- taking benefits out of the Social Secu- ting the tax for people who are wage thers have set. rity trust fund. It is not a surplus gen- earners and allowing them to save In summary, this select committee has erated, therefore, as a result of the would be that we would begin the proc- some very serious matters to investigate, ess of refunding the liability in the So- probably the tip of the iceberg—in an ongo- day-to-day operation of Government ing chore. I wish you well and hope that you being in surplus, of having raised more cial Security system. The Social Secu- will ever keep before you the basic truths of tax revenues for the day-to-day oper- rity system today has a $3 trillion un- the 10th amendment base. The law is on your ation of the Government—defense, edu- funded liability. So that as the postwar side. cation, environmental protection, baby-boom generation hits the system The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- building roads, for those accounts in- in 2008, which is the first year when the ator from New Hampshire is recog- come surplus; rather, it is a surplus system starts to pay more out than it nized. generated by the fact that people who takes in, there becomes a liability that Mr. INHOFE. Will the Senator yield pay payroll taxes are paying more in must be paid for through either in- for a moment for a unanimous consent payroll taxes to support people on re- creased taxes or by reducing the bene- request? tirement under Social Security than fit structure of approximately $3 tril- Mr. GREGG. Yes. they need to. lion. Well, to the extent that we can Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask That should be retained as a primary encourage people to save by cutting unanimous consent that after the Sen- point as we move down the road of ad- their taxes today and putting those tax ator from Vermont takes his time, I be dressing the surplus issue. Therefore, I cuts into savings accounts, we can sig- allowed to have 10 minutes. would like to posture that if we are nificantly reduce the unfunded liabil- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without going to be responsible as legislators ity of the Social Security system, objection, it is so ordered. and as keepers of our Nation’s future, which will, in turn, reduce the debt of The Senator from New Hampshire. we have an obligation to address the the Federal Government, which would S6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 be another goal in using the surplus rupted and no longer serves its in- tor could ever have. But with that that we presently are confronting, or tended purpose. The law was part of a power comes a responsibility. Decisions which we are soon to have. congressional effort to create a mecha- about what to pursue and what to pros- So it is great news that we have this nism that would reassure the American ecute are among the weightiest exer- surplus. After 25 years, it is extraor- people that partisanship was not influ- cises of public authority. Exercised ir- dinary news. But the proper manage- encing prosecutorial decisions, and responsibly and without accountability ment of this surplus is clearly one of that law enforcement judgment was the prosecutor’s power is easily abused the core public policy questions that being exercised by those who did not and is left to go towards effectively we have to face as a Congress. It is my have an ax to grind either way—by partisan purposes. view that the proper management of those who approached matters from a My point is that at this juncture we this surplus should involve returning law enforcement point of view, and need an independent counsel who is to the taxpayers the funds that were not—not—from a lodestone set in a clearly removed from partisanship and paid in, which gave us the surplus, al- partisan rock. who can exercise independent judg- lowing us to give the taxpayers an op- I cannot say with confidence that ment. But the country has neither. portunity to save for their retirement, this is the case with the current White- This is the most partisan, unjustified, and to assure the solvency of the So- water counsel. I look at the continuing demeaning investigation that I can cial Security system, and to begin to and very selective leaks and tactics ever remember in my life. Rather than pay down the Federal debt. These are employed by Mr. Starr’s office over the succeed in insulating the power of the the goals that I believe we should be last few years, and particularly over prosecutor from abusive partisan pur- looking at. the last few days. And, like so many poses, the independent counsel law ap- I am hopeful that the President, in other Vermonters and so many other pears to have captured partisan forces. his State of the Union Address, will set Americans, it gives me pause to see This goes beyond any question of what forth a process and a procedure for al- these kind of tactics that no prosecu- might have happened in Whitewater or lowing us to reach these types of goals. tor should ever condone in his or her anywhere else. It is the tactics being So I look forward to hearing the Presi- offices. used. The tactics tend in many ways to dent’s proposals in his State of the I have seen reports that two weeks become so outrageous that they can Union, and I certainly look forward to ago he was intent on constructing a only be considered partisan. If you the next few months as this Congress sting operation to engage the President want people to have confidence in the wrestles with the issue of how to pre- of the United States in secretly re- result of an investigation, then the in- serve and protect the Social Security corded conversations. Have we sunk vestigation has to be nonpartisan, and system at the same time that we ad- this low, Mr. President, that we would it has to be perceived to be nonpartisan dress the budget surplus. do things like this? so that all people can respect what Mr. President, I yield back my time. I have seen complaints that he comes out of it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sought to pressure a young woman and Frankly, Mr. President, from what I ator from Vermont. threaten her mother and father if she am hearing throughout the country, as f did not cooperate in allegations that well as in my own State, people do not ICE STORMS IN THE NORTHEAST she was counseled to lie under oath. expect any idea of impartiality or non- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I see my Maybe I am missing something here, partisanship from the prosecutor’s of- friend from New Hampshire leaving the Mr. President. But this is a far dis- fice. I hope that Mr. Starr will quickly floor, and I note that he and I have tance from investigating a decade-old take steps to change that, and will shared a difficult time in the past few land deal in Arkansas. Having spent quickly take steps to stop having his weeks with the ice storms in both of more than $30 million of taxpayers’ office somehow coordinating itself with our States. But both New Hampshire money in what apparently became a a civil case, a civil case involving and Vermont are coming out well. I self-perpetuating investigation, the Paula Jones. know that Maine is now still digging goal now seems to go about getting the I say this because the country is fac- out. They have gone through a terrible President by whatever means nec- ing some other issues that also have to time, as have the people in upstate essary. be attended to. New York, and even the Province of Last summer I was critical of efforts On Friday I flew back to Vermont, as Quebec. I note that throughout all that by Mr. Starr’s office to involve itself in I do so often during the month, and I time, every time I called FEMA, James allegations of marital infidelity. The picked up every newspaper that I could Lee Witt, or anybody else at the Fed- justification then to justify the leaks on the way up just to read in the air- eral level, the response was instanta- coming out of Mr. Starr’s office was plane. There on the front page of a neous and effective, and that I appre- that maybe pillow talk might lead to major newspaper were all of the stories ciate. the discovery of some evidence rel- of what leaks are coming out of the Paula Jones case and what leaks are f evant to this decade-old land deal in Arkansas. coming out of Mr. Starr’s office. THE ROLE OF INDEPENDENT Now it seems that the current activi- Tucked almost as an afterthought were COUNSEL ties of Mr. Starr’s office seem oddly co- such stories as this: The Pope making Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I want to ordinated to aid in a civil lawsuit a historic visit to Cuba, with all the discuss a serious matter. I hesitate to against the President. The Paula Jones ramifications that means; Microsoft’s comment on ongoing law enforcement case has had a gag order on it from the settlement with the Justice Depart- investigations. I have always felt that beginning. Yet every single day we find ment and implications that is going to way. the lawyers and those allied with Ms. have for jobs and consumer protection I am not going to jump into the Jones selectively leaking depositions in the years to come; the Unabomber, swirling mix of rumor and revelation and court proceedings to the public. Al- who terrorized this country for years, and innuendo that has transfixed many most in conjunction—almost in the pleads guilty; U.S. forces move to ar- in Washington over the last several same package—we see items selec- rest a war criminal, something we have days. I spent nearly a decade as a pros- tively leaked from Mr. Starr’s office not seen I don’t think since the time of ecutor. I have a very strong sense of with one passing the other. You would Nuremberg; the successive visits by what prosecutors should and can do. I think it was the same law firm carry- Benjamin Netanyahu and Yasser am one who has tried to keep any kind ing out this civil case. I have never Arafat to this country and the implica- of ideological partisanship out of law ever seen a prosecutor do something tions on the peace process for the Mid- enforcement decisions. I did that dur- like that in a State court, a Federal dle East. There are other such signifi- ing the time I was a prosecutor, and I court, or any kind of a case. cant stories: The question of whether have urged that same thing to prosecu- Having been a prosecutor, I have a we are going to have to go into Iraq tors since. sense for the enormous power in that and act unilaterally because our allies But I am troubled that the independ- office. If you have $30 million to spend don’t appear to have the guts to stand ent counsel law has itself been cor- you have the most power any prosecu- up to Saddam Hussein. All of these January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7 things are tucked back, I say to my ization Act under, ‘‘The Storm Clouds sector, the U.N., that it was going to be colleagues, almost in the fast-food ads Are On The Horizon.’’ a 12-month operation, they laughed, in the newspaper. Every one of these There are two key factors that threaten to and they said, ‘‘You mean 12 years.’’ things is going to have an enormous ef- undermine the readiness of our forces—a They said it is like putting your hand fect on your life, on my life, and on the lack of adequate funding and the over com- in the water and leaving it there for 12 lives of the American people, just as mitment of a greatly reduced force struc- months. Take it out, and nothing has the State of the Union Message will to- ture. Unless we take necessary steps to cor- changed. The President also said that night, just as what we do on the floor rect these problems our military capability the cost would be $1.2 billion. Guess of the Senate this year. will incur significant degredation as we enter into the 21st century. what? It has now gone over $8 billion in These are the things that need de- that effort. bate. I am not suggesting that it is Mr. President, during this interim That is not even a part of it. When wrong to ask questions about the con- period, I visited a number of installa- the American people are told that we duct of anybody—not of me, of you, of tions, including Nellis Air Force Base only have 8,500 troops over there in the President, or anybody else. I am out in the Mojave Desert, and national Bosnia, that is not true either because not suggesting that. But what I am training systems: The Army Advanced if you count the troops as of last week suggesting is let us not forget that we Training System, the Marine Advanced that are in Croatia and the Moravian represent the most powerful nation his- Training Center at Twentynine Palms, countries, it is well up to over 12,000 tory has ever known and the greatest and the San Diego naval operations. troops. You go over to the 21st Tatical economy history has ever known, at a Also, I have had occasion to be in Camp Command in Germany that supplies time of economic boom. Let us not lose Lejuene, Fort Bragg, and Fort Hood, the logistics for the operation in Bos- sight of what the American people and these installations that are trying nia, and they are at 100-percent capac- want us to do in protecting this coun- to keep us prepared throughout Amer- ity, and their op tempo rate is 60 per- try. ica, and throughout the world. cent higher than it should be. What But also let us ask—and I asked the I can tell you that we really have a that means in normal terms is that if same question incidentally during the serious problem. We find that our oper- something happens in Iraq they have to activities of the special prosecutor in ations are up, that now we have U.S. support that logistically on the ground the Reagan era—let us ask whether we forces that have been used in 36 coun- from the 21st Tactical Command. You undermine the very things we want to tries in the last 9 years. In the 9 years go 10 miles down the road to Ramstein protect in this country by allowing a prior to that there was only 22 coun- Air Force Base where they have the special prosecutor situation to go way tries. We have had over a 300-percent 86th Airlift operation, and I defy you to out of bounds of what its original aim increase in the pace of operations since go there and find any ramp space that was—especially when it becomes ideo- 1990. We have 26 Army contingency op- isn’t being used as the C–141s, C–5s and logical, partisan, and allied with those erations in the 7 years since 1991 com- DC–17s that are bringing in everything who are carrying out civil cases which pared to 10 operations in the 30 years going to Bosnia are transferring onto have nothing to do with the issue ini- prior to that time. There were 26 oper- C–130s, and off they go. We are using tially contemplated by Whitewater. ations in just 7 years compared to 10 100 percent of our capacity there. So Mr. President, I will speak on this over the previous 30 years. What this that is a very, very serious problem more as we go along. I see other Sen- means is we have a ‘‘op tempo,’’ or a that has to be corrected. We cannot do ators who are seeking the floor. I yield first tempo, which is a term that is that and continue to try to rebuild a the floor. used to measure how busy our people defense operation that has been deci- Mr. INHOFE addressed the Chair. are that are out there and how this is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- mated mostly by this administration. going to affect all of our other oper- As we go around to these installations, ator from Oklahoma. ations. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I thank we find that our retention rate is down, So we actually have two problems you. I ask that I be recognized for 10 the divorce rate is up, and that we are that we are faced with. One problem is minutes. approaching the hollow force days of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the fact that we have reduced our the late 1970’s. We know the two rea- objection, it is so ordered. budget to an artificially low rate that sons: the budget cuts and the contin- puts us in the position where we cannot f gency operations. carry out the minimum expectations We have stood on this floor for the DEMISE OF OUR DEFENSE BUDGET for the American people. And to be spe- last 5 years and talked about the Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I have a cific about it, we have roughly one-half threat that is facing the United States great deal of concern over some of the of the force strength today that we had of America. It is not just that we are things that we have been hearing dur- in 1991. I am talking about one-half the not adequately prepared in our state of ing this interim when we have been Army divisions, one-half the tactical readiness to take care of normal oper- considering what we would do if a sur- air wings, and one-half of the ships ations should something erupt, for ex- plus should become a reality. And we floating out there. So that is a serious ample, in Iraq or Iran or Syria or and many people have talked about problem. North Korea, but we also do not have a problems in child care, in Medicare, in Then we have stood on this floor national missile defense system. In 1983 the environment, and in education. But time and again and talked about the we started one that should have been the one thing, the one area, that we problems of our deployment on these deployable by the year 1998. That is have the greatest deficiency in Amer- contingency operations. I can remem- now. Someone was pretty smart back ica in, and the great threat facing us, ber standing on this floor in November there. And yet this administration is what has happened with the demise of 1995 and saying that we cannot af- stopped that in 1992. We are now 5 of our defense budget and what has ford to send our American troops into years behind, if we get right back in, happened to our defense system. Bosnia, and that if we do send them which I think we will now because Being the chairman of the Senate into Bosnia we will incur an operation there is a wake-up call that the Amer- Armed Services Readiness Subcommit- and an obligation that will sustain the ican people have heard. And that is, I tee, we have had occasion to go around next two decades. The President as- would have to say, some good news, and pay visits to a number of our in- sured us and promised us. He didn’t es- that even right now this administra- stallations. Mr. President, this is not timate it, Mr. President. He said that tion is agreeing with what they have something that has just come on re- this operation will not exceed 12 refuted over the last 5 years. cently. Although now is when the pub- months, and that all of our troops will I was very pleased to hear Secretary lic has finally a wake-up call, thanks be home from Bosnia for Christmas in of Defense Bill Cohen stand up and say perhaps to Saddam Hussein and Iraq, 1996. Of course, we knew that wasn’t that we now know there are over 25 na- and realizes that there is a great threat true. We knew the President was not tions that have weapons of mass de- out there. telling the truth. I remember going struction, either biological, chemical I would like to read just one para- over there and talking to them. When I or nuclear, and are working on the mis- graph out of the 1998 Defense Author- told them up there in the northeast sile means to deliver those as far as the S8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 United States of America. When Bill EXHIBIT 1 ers combined. The once-feared Soviet mili- Cohen stood up and said Saddam Hus- [From the U.S. News, Jan. 19, 1998] tary has dwindled from 4 million troops in 1990 to a Russian force of 1.2 million—with sein—keep in mind, here is a guy who CAN PEACEKEEPERS MAKE WAR? such problems that it could not defeat a rag- (By Richard J. Newman) murders his own grandchildren—and tag rebel force in the tiny province of Iraq under our close supervision still In January 1991, eight Apache helicopters Chechnya in 1995. Analysts think it will be at has enough DX gas to kill every man, from the Army’s 101st Air Assault Division least 15 years before a ‘‘peer competitor’’ woman and child on the face of this were assigned to fire the first shots of the such as China or a resurgent Russia could Earth in 60 seconds, finally America is Persian Gulf war. Flying with their lights challenge the United States militarily. No out, 50 feet off the desert floor, the Apaches waking up, and I am very pleased that country now poses a serious threat to Amer- sneaked deep into western Iraq and de- ican territory. has happened. stroyed two key radar sites. The dangerous More with less. But in many ways the I have a couple articles here that I mission, which largely blinded Saddam Hus- American military has a uniquely demand- will not read from because my time is sein to the subsequent deluge of attack air- ing job today. Instead of preparing largely running out, but one article is the one craft, was a complete success. for territorial defense, U.S. troops must safe- Seven years later, the 101st is not perform- guard vaguely defined American and global that is the cover story of the current ing so gloriously. During a November mock ‘‘interests’’ in an increasing number of far- U.S. News & World Report that is out battle at the Army’s National Training Cen- flung places. Since 1990, U.S. armed forces on the newsstands today. It is called: ter at Fort Irwin, Calif., the division’s gun- have been utilized in 36 foreign missions, ‘‘Can peacekeepers make war?’’ And ners failed to destroy any of the antiaircraft compared with just 22 between 1980 and 1989, they get into the fact, as we have missiles of the ‘‘opposition force.’’ As a re- according to analysis by the Congressional found, that if we had to bring these sult, the OpFor shot down all the 101st’s Research Service. And there have been fewer Apaches when they tried to mount a deep- troops back and put them in a combat troops and dollars to carry out those mis- strike mission. The OpFor put away half of sions. Since 1989, administrations of both environment, it would take between 4 its antiaircraft missiles, and the 101st tried parties have cut the armed forces by one and 6 months to train them. So that again. Once more, all its helicopters were third, and the defense budget by 30 percent, exacerbates our problem. And the other shot down. Then the OpFor put all its mis- after inflation. The changes were inevitable, is in the National Review. I ask unani- siles away—and still shot down six Apaches with the demise of the Soviet threat, but mous consent that both of these arti- with tanks and other guns, losing only four they still affect the military’s ability to cles be printed in the RECORD at the tanks in the process. While the OpFor was meet increasing demands. The busy pace that results appears to be conclusion of my remarks. probably a tougher foe than the Iraqi mili- tary, officials familiar with the NTC say the driving out more experienced service mem- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 101st’s performance reflects a general dete- bers than ever. In the Marine Corps, 23 of the objection, it is so ordered. rioration in the last five years in the capa- 175 captains chosen last year to attend the bilities of units training at Fort Irwin. It’s a prestigious Amphibious Warfare School in (See Exhibit 1). ‘‘very sad situation here,’’ said one NTC offi- Quantico, Va., decided instead to leave the Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, we are cial. Marines; statistics weren’t kept before 1995, going to have to do something and do Throughout America’s armed forces, there but officials say it used to be rare for more is mounting evidence that conventional com- than three or four to drop out. The Army re- that something pretty quick. Unfortu- bat skills—and the warrior ethic that goes cruited only 70 percent of the infantrymen it nately, as the chairman of the Readi- with them—are being eroded by a combina- needed in the year ending last September, ness Committee, I recognize the fact tion of downsizing, budget cuts, and wide- though Army officials expect that to im- that we are going to have to come up spread commitments to noncombat oper- prove. A 1997 report released by Rep. Floyd with some money right away, in this ations in Bosnia, the Middle East, and else- Spence, chairman of the House National Se- coming fiscal year budget, in the de- where. A December report by a Senate Budg- curity Committee, cited Army statistics fense authorization bill and the defense et Committee analyst cited ‘‘extremely seri- showing that 125 infantry squads—equivalent ous Army-wide personnel and training (i.e., to about five 500-man battalions—are un- appropriations bill. We are finding that readiness) problems,’’ such as units half manned, keeping units from training at the the Defense Department has engaged in staffed in key positions like infantry and appropriate combat strength. And increas- policies that have caused us to fool- mechanics. With troop levels being cut to ingly, Army and Air Force units put off com- ishly use money that should have been free more money for high-tech weapons sys- bat training because they are too busy with used for readiness. So I am standing tems, the report predicted, those problems ‘‘low intensity’’ missions or need the money here saying we are going to have to will get worse. elsewhere. do—the money can only come from one Soldiers seem to agree: In a 1997 ‘‘leader- In the past, military leaders have used ship assessment,’’ Army officers in 36 per- readiness ‘‘scares’’ to plead for more money place. If we are going to try to keep cent of a series of focus groups said their for favored weapons or other programs. our retention rate or get it back up, if units don’t know how to fight; nearly half of These days, most Pentagon officials under- we are going to stop the divorce rate those groups expressed concern about the stand that total defense budgets will not going up, we are going to have to put Army’s growing ‘‘hollow,’’ a provocative al- rise—and so a gain for one branch comes out some money in quality-of-life and force lusion to the inept, so-called hollow force of of another’s share. But they also complain strength, and the only place that can the 1970s. that frequent ‘‘low intensity’’ missions— come from is modernization. In the Air Force, ‘‘mission capable’’ rates such as peacekeeping, counterdrug oper- for some fighter jets, which measure how ations, humanitarian efforts, and even joint As a strong supporter of the F–22, I many planes can be ready for war on short exercises with new Eastern European allies— can only stand on the floor of the Sen- notice, are more than 15 percentage points are diluting the war-fighting capability of ate and say we are going to have to lower than they were in 1989. ‘‘We’ve got U.S. troops by disrupting combat training delay that program unless we are able some severe stresses,’’ says Gen. Richard and breaking down unit cohesion. Ulti- Hawley, head of the Air Force’s Air Combat mately, that is producing an identity crisis: to come up with some money to put Command. ‘‘There’s not enough resilience in Is the American military’s purpose still into our budget for the coming fiscal the force.’’ Even the Navy and the Marine ‘‘fighting and winning our nation’s wars,’’ as year. Corps, which are better structured to endure the Pentagon’s national military strategy People who are very wise say, well, long deployments, are struggling. states? Or are America’s enemies so few and that is what we depend upon for future Downsizing and budget cutting have left feeble that U.S. troops can focus less on war some ships short of parts and crew members and more on other problems throughout the readiness, the F–22. Yes, we do, but we and have forced commanders to increase world? have to make a tradeoff for current their estimates of how long it would take to By its own benchmarks, U.S. military readiness or future readiness. It has to be ready to fulfill wartime tasks. Last fall manpower and readiness are falling short. be current readiness, with the threat Rear Adm. Daniel Murphy, the Navy’s head Since 1993 the government’s national secu- that faces us. of surface warfare, said it may be necessary rity strategy has called for U.S. troops to be to pay bonuses to sailors in the surface prepared to fight two regional wars, presum- I am here to tell you that we are fac- fleet—like those paid to aviators and sub- ably in Korea and Iraq, less than 45 days ing a greater threat today than at any mariners—to keep experienced sailors in the apart. (Before that, the Pentagon planned for time since World War II. We have a re- Navy. one very large war with the Soviet Union duced force, and we cannot meet that Do gaps in the force matter? The U.S. mili- and lesser conflicts elsewhere, but didn’t threat. It has to be changed. tary can obviously afford to relax the hair- quantify them.) The Pentagon’s quadrennial trigger posture that became the norm over 40 defense review, released last May, said U.S. I yield back the remainder of my years in the cold war. U.S. defense funding is forces also must be prepared for greater in- time. roughly equal to that of the next six spend- volvement in ‘‘smaller-scale contingencies,’’ January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9 such as peacekeeping in Bosnia and the on- rate for all F–16s belonging to Air Combat Army’s doctrine to ‘‘train just as you go to going enforcement of the Iraqi no-fly zones— Command is 77 percent, down from 90 percent war.’’ even though at the same time the Pentagon in 1989; for F–15 air-to-air fighters the rate ‘‘We’re raising a generation of young lead- cut the military by 62,000 troops. has fallen from 85 percent to 77 percent. ers who are not learning to run large organi- That reduction was part of a deliberate With a smaller military, troops are being zations,’’ says Sheehan. ‘‘They won’t know trade-off to pay for new weapons, such as the sent more frequently on drawn-out missions how to command their troops even if they joint strike fighter and the F–22 aircraft, a such as those in Bosnia—which President get them all in a war.’’ More important may new carrier, and tank upgrades. Many ana- Clinton last month declared to be an open- be the messages sent by top commanders. lysts agree on the need to modernize some ended commitment—and the Persian Gulf, ‘‘We have no leaders talking to us about how fighting platforms that are 15 to 20 years old. where the U.S. commitment is 7 years old important it is to prepare your soldiers for Yet to some officials, the Pentagon’s reli- and growing. Increasingly long deployments battle so they don’t die in combat,’’ says an ance on the offerings of defense contractors away from home and aggressive hiring by Army major. ‘‘It’s disheartening to many of borders on a dysfunctional dependency. ‘‘We growing commercial airlines are driving us.’’ That may also be causing deeper prob- can beat the Chinese or the Russians, but we many pilots out of the Air Force once they lems not easily fixed by more funding, high- can’t beat Lockheed Martin or Ingalls Ship- have fulfilled their seven-year commitment. er-tech weapons, or better training. ‘‘The building,’’ says Army Lt. Col. Ralph Peters, In the A–10 squadron at Moody, six out of the brass are refusing to stand up for the warrior an intelligence analyst who has written nine pilots eligible to leave this year decided spirit,’’ says John Hillen, a Persian Gulf war widely on strategic planning. ‘‘We’re spend- to do so—despite increased bonuses of up to veteran and fellow at the Council on Foreign ing so much money on aircraft and ships $22,000 for staying in. Throughout the Air Relations. Recent imbroglios over the proper that we’ll paralyze the future force.’’ Bases Force, retention rates for pilots fell to an es- role of women in the military have added to that are no longer needed to support a small- timated 75 percent in 1997, down 12 points the distractions. er force also suck up cash. The Pentagon from 1995 levels. The Air Force has had other Hanging touch. Top Pentagon leaders in- wants to close some of them but has met re- pilot crunches—in the early 1980s, for exam- sist the military is not going soft. In an sistance from Congress. ple, when airlines were aggressively luring interview last week, Gen. Henry Shelton, Such trade-offs make it harder to meet de- away fliers—but the problem then was not chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dis- mands on the military today. A classified exacerbated by budget cuts and increased missed comparisons between the demoralized Pentagon memo written after a Joint Staff missions, as it is now. force of the 1970s and today’s. ‘‘There is a war game last spring said the game ‘‘made it The Air Force is compensating by running world of difference between where we were obvious that we cannot sustain current lev- more people through flight school—but with then and where we are now,’’ he said. ‘‘We els of overseas presence,’’ citing negative ef- junior pilots replacing senior ones, there have a tremendously talented bunch of fects on ‘‘maintenance, personnel, and train- could soon be a sharp drop in overall experi- young men and women.’’ Nor does Shelton ing readiness.’’ Frederick Kagan, a history ence levels. Mechanics and other key person- believe that anecdotal reports of problems, professor at West Point, says downsizing nel are also affected. One C–130 pilot says: on their own, indicate a readiness shortfall. alone would make it difficult for the United ‘‘We’re getting a lot of [mechanics] with no He and others say that the Pentagon’s care- States to fight even one regional war today. C–130 experience. They ask, ‘How do you turn fully monitored readiness statistics do not The Army, he says, has only six heavy divi- this thing on?’ If he’s asking how to turn it indicate serious degradations in the force. sions—too few to field the six division on and it’s his job to fix the system, there’s But those figures—which measure how equivalents that fought in the Persian Gulf obviously a problem.’’ Many pilots fear that long it would take a unit to be ready for war while still leaving one division in South such shortages could lead to more accidents. war—are somewhat subjective, based on Korea to deter an invasion from the north. The Army faces similar strains. After one commanders’ own estimates of how well John Correll, editor of Air Force magazine, infantry unit returned from a peacekeeping their troops are trained. Some doubt their points out that the Pentagon said it would mission in Macedonia in 1994—where it went validity. ‘‘The readiness rates are false,’’ one take 24 fighter wings to win two wars when without its Bradley fighting vehicles—it re- Army colonel flatly states. ‘‘There is a lot of it first scripted that scenario in 1993. The Air ceived the lowest score in its division on pressure from higher-ups to inflate them. It’s Force has since been cut to 20 fighter wings, tests of its ability to shoot and operate its like all the students are getting A’s, then but the Pentagon says this is still enough. Bradleys. A Rand study to be released within flunking the final exam.’’ Shelton does ac- Perhaps most significant is that the de- the next month found that Army troops sent knowledge some readiness ‘‘issues,’’ particu- clining emphasis on war fighting is not being frequently on peace operations, such as mili- larly problems with highly skilled troops managed—it is just happening haphazardly tary police and certain transportation units, leaving the service. Some senior and retired as units cut whatever corners on training are underprepared for their wartime tasks. leaders who served during the 1970s think time and war-fighting preparations they can As the service most dependent on people, those are ominous signs. They say that read- in order to fulfill assigned missions or meet the Army is particularly vulnerable to ripple iness tends to slip gradually at first—but at their budgets. In the Persian Gulf region, for effects that begin with personnel shortfalls. a point begins to drop precipitously, and instance, there are usually anywhere from A lack of infantrymen, mechanics, and mid- then becomes very hard to reverse. 100 to 300 aircraft enforcing the no-fly zone grade officers forces the Army to stitch units The Pentagon has protected some of its over southern Iraq. Pilots of F–15, F–16, and together in order to field the appropriate key units from cutbacks and other distrac- A–10 jets typically fly four-hour patrols that force for missions in places such as Bosnia. tions. The 2nd Infantry Division in South consist mainly of ‘‘left-hand turns.’’ The That in turn breaks up units, undermining Korea, for example, which could absorb the flights are so routine and uneventful that pi- the cohesion needed for infantry, tanks, ar- brunt of a North Korean invasion with less lots pass the time asking each other movie- tillery, and aviation to fight as ‘‘combined than three days’ notice, is staffed at over 100 trivia questions over their radios. During 45- arms’’—a level of performance critical to percent, including some ‘‘augmentees’’ from to 90-day tours in the desert, pilots spend so success in modern combat. the South Korean Army. Commanders are so little time practicing combat maneuvers The 1st Armored Division in Germany epit- focused on war they are almost scornful of that when they return home, it takes two to omizes the problem. It has two staffs—one in any other type of mission. ‘‘We don’t face three months of training before they are con- Germany, one in Bosnia—and troops in at the same problems stateside units do,’’ says sidered fully ready for war again. A 1997 least three different regions. ‘‘The logic of Lt. Col. Robert Sweeney, former commander Rand study even suggests that repetitive air maintaining readiness is thrown astray by of the 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment. patrols may amount to ‘‘negative training,’’ this piecemeal discombobulation,’’ says an ‘‘My focus is clear. I’m not going to be doing desensitizing crews to dangers and degrading Army general. The Joint Chiefs of Staff have humanitarian operations.’’ Even though as- their situational awareness. begun to study what would happen if units signments to Korea are considered a ‘‘hard- Synergy. Those problems on their own may doing peace operations were suddenly needed ship tour’’—an entire year’s deployment, be manageable. But shortfalls in training, in a war—or two wars. Early findings: Mov- with no family allowed for most troops— readiness, and manpower often feed on one ing troops out of one place and into a war commanders say a clear focus, and a ready another, multiplying the impact of each. For zone would ‘‘put a strain on an already frag- enemy, make it easy to sustain morale. the 69th Fighter Squadron at Moody Air ile transportation system,’’ according to one JSTARS, where are you? But even there Force Base in Georgia—which soon will leave classified Pentagon document. Another cites the tip of the spear may be getting duller, for a 60-day rotation enforcing the Iraqi no- ‘‘many more risks’’—including the potential U.S. military planners in South Korea say fly zone—a shortage of spare parts means loss of equipment in a hasty withdrawal and budget constraints and competing demands ground crews must regularly ‘‘cannibalize’’ the two to six months it would take to re- elsewhere keep them from getting enough jets, taking parts from one to make another train units for war. access to ‘‘special mission’’ assets such as fly. That is not a new practice. But the Above all, some fear that soldiers are not Joint STARS surveillance aircraft, F–117 wing’s recent cannibalization rate, which learning the basic lessons needed to succeed stealth fighters, and F–15E strike jets. measures parts taken from jets versus mis- in war. Units going through the National ‘‘We’re being told to be more efficient,’’ says sions flown, has topped 25 percent, three Training Center or the Joint Readiness an intelligence staffer in Seoul. ‘‘But effi- times higher than its 8 percent goal. Overall, Training Center in Louisiana are barely ciency doesn’t cut it in war. Redundancy the wing’s goal is a mission-capable rate of more than half staffed, says retired Marine does.’’ Some analysts think new technology 80 to 84 percent; but rates have been below 70 Corps Gen. John Sheehan. That, the Senate may greatly reduce the numbers of ground percent for over a year. The mission-capable Budget Committee report noted, violates the troops and conventional platforms needed in S10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 a war. But relying on new systems before Air Force in South Korea. Once those inter- when we said, ‘‘Elect a Republican ma- they are battle tested leaves troops feeling ests are sorted out, it wouldn’t hurt to in- jority and we will help you build a bet- they have less margin for error. form the troops in the ranks, either. ter life for yourselves and families by Shortfalls appear to be more serious in the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Persian Gulf, where a rematch with Iraq curbing Washington’s impulse to spend would probably come with more advance HUTCHINSON). The Senator from Min- your precious tax dollars.’’ warning—but still be bloody. A radar opera- nesota. They certainly did not elect Repub- tor who has worked at an airfield in Kuwait Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, I ask licans thinking we would build a big- says there are no longer any backups for the unanimous consent to speak for up to ger, more expensive government the facility’s radar, the only ground-based sys- 15 minutes. first chance we got. tem available for tracking nearby aircraft, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Not only are we rushing to join the including enemy planes. ‘‘We’re a forward objection, it is so ordered. spending stampede, but we are doing it operating unit and we still don’t get what we need,’’ he says. ‘‘When that baby goes down f before the budget is actually balanced, before a surplus actually exists, before and you realize there’s no backup, you start THE BUDGET SURPLUS saying, ‘Where is the priority?’ ’’ even a single surplus dollar makes its Troops’ morale, an intangible but essential Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, as we re- way into the federal treasury. ingredient of success in combat, can weather convene today for the second session of If this is a race to prove who can be temporary problems. But persistent short- the 105th Congress, there is important the most ‘‘compassionate’’ with the ages and seemingly never-ending commit- work ahead of us. I am certain my col- taxpayers’ dollars, it is a race nobody ments take a toll. ‘‘Troops don’t understand leagues join me in acknowledging that is going to win, and one the taxpayers why, if what they do is so important, they regardless of the headlines and the don’t give us the tools to do it,’’ says Lt. Col. most certainly will lose. When is Wash- Michael Snodgrass, commander of the 69th commotion that is going on outside ington going to understand that you Fighter Squadron at Moody Air Force Base. this chamber, the Senate cannot be dis- cannot buy compassion? And Washing- Enthusiasm suffers first. Before Desert tracted from its responsibility to carry ton cannot give something to Ameri- Storm, says Col. Billy Diehl, acting com- out the will of the people. America’s cans, without taking more from Ameri- mander of Moody’s 347th Wing, the Air families, its taxpayers, have great ex- cans. I hear the big spenders say that Force’s annual Red Flag aerial combat exer- pectations of us, and we must not let Americans are struggling so Washing- cise ‘‘was the highlight of the year.’’ But in them down. So I look forward to what ton needs to do more. And ‘‘more’’ al- 1996, when he arrived at Moody, ‘‘everybody we can accomplish together on their was thrilled that it was canceled.’’ ways means taking more from Ameri- A more important casualty is confidence. behalf. cans so Washington can control, shape, A C–130 pilot says that due to training cut- I have to admit, though, that I have and direct our families and our lives. backs, ‘‘My own skills are nowhere near mixed feelings about the session ahead Who is going to stand up in this where they were. Some of the new guys, I’m of us. I think Will Rogers explained my chamber for the taxpayers if the Re- deathly afraid to go to war with them. They predicament best when he said, ‘‘This publicans will not? If our party is aban- just don’t have the training.’’ John Stillion, country has come to feel the same doning our commitment to fiscal re- a former Air Force navigator and Rand ana- when Congress is in session as when the sponsibility—the commitment that lyst, says that on a recent visit to an Air Force base, morale was ‘‘far worse than I’ve baby gets hold of a hammer.’’ built a congressional majority—we are ever seen it. I’m amazed at how bitter they When the baby finds the hammer, abandoning the taxpayers as well. And sounded.’’ somebody almost always gets hit over do not think the taxpayers have not Surprisingly, few in the military—which the head. In 1998, the ‘‘hammer’’ is the noticed. One of my constituents, Dale studies show is overwhelmingly conservative much-anticipated budget surplus, and I Rook of Beardsley, Minnesota, summed today—feel the solution is to withdraw from am afraid it may very well be the tax- up the feelings of many in a recent let- its peacekeeping missions in the world’s payers who get whacked by it. ter: ‘‘It appears that the Democrats are trouble spots. One typical Army colonel Earlier this month, the Congres- strongly objects to the political gamesman- still in control of both Houses of Con- ship of setting unrealistic deadlines for troop sional Budget Office projected that the gress,’’ he wrote. ‘‘Why? What has hap- adjustments in places such as Bosnia. But federal deficit would decline sharply pened to the Republican Party?’’ he nonetheless, he believes U.S. troops should this year from its original estimate of wrote. A lot of us are asking that very be there: ‘‘It is appropriate use of the mili- $125 billion to $5 billion. It also fore- same question. tary, mainly because nobody else can do it.’’ cast a $14 billion surplus in 2001 and a Of course, the Republicans do not Some practical steps could help strike a total of $665 billion in surpluses by the have a monopoly here when it comes to better balance between preparing for war and end of the next decade. spending. I am deeply troubled by what preserving peace. Many in the Army would like to see the National Guard shoulder more Now, tax dollars are always consid- is happening on Capitol Hill among of the burden for peacekeeping, Rand re- ered ‘‘free money’’ by the big spenders both parties, and every taxpayer ought searchers and others argue that a more mod- here in Washington, and the thought of to be as well. And as a Senator rep- ular structure would make the Army much all that new ‘‘free money’’ is creating a resenting the nation’s families—Ameri- more flexible. Ideas include self-supporting feeding frenzy here on Capitol Hill. The ca’s hard-working, taxpaying fami- combat groups of about 5,000 troops—one rush to spend is like something right lies—I pledge that they will not be for- third the size of a division—or discrete sup- off the Discovery Channel, like the gotten. port units that can each carry out a variety free-for-all that results when a pack of Let me speak specifically about the of functions, instead of specializing in trans- portation or engineering. Some in the Air hungry predators gets hold of a piece of deficit and the anticipated surplus. Force are pushing a ‘‘cop on the beat’’ ap- raw meat. A ravenous creature in its Both Congress and the President have proach, enforcing no-fly zones with random own right, Washington will attack a rushed to claim the credit for the de- patrols, augmented by sensors that detect pile of tax dollars and spend, spend, cline in the federal deficit. Mr. Presi- air and ground movements. spend until it is all gone—until the dent, I think we should give credit But what America’s troops crave most is a bones have been stripped of every last where credit is due. In this case, the clear message from their leaders stating the morsel of meat. credit really belongs to the robust purpose of U.S. forces. Are they warriors, Mr. President, with all due respect to whose main job is to fight and win wars? Or American economy and the working police assigned to prop up struggling nations my colleagues in both chambers, I am Americans who propel it. And Washing- and keep the world safe for American com- disgusted by this ‘‘stampede to spend,’’ ton should not be allowed to take that merce? If U.S. forces must fulfill both roles, and angry that it is being championed away from American families, workers, how can they do each well? Many members on both sides of the political aisle. I am and business. Washington should not of the military believe that before those a Republican, elected by the people of gain more control of our spending. questions can be answered, there needs to be Minnesota to carry out my promise to The economy, not any government greater awareness of what U.S. troops ac- lower their taxes and rein in a federal action, has produced this unprece- complish by being everywhere they are—and government that has grown out of con- dented revenue windfall. These unex- what risks are involved in spreading them ever thinner. ‘‘We need a better understand- trol. Republicans gained control of pected dollars have come directly from ing among the American public that we have Congress because we are the champions working Americans—taxes paid by cor- interests outside the United States,’’ says of the taxpayers—the American people porations, individuals and investors. If Lt. Gen. Joseph Hurd, commander of the 7th trusted us to carry out our promise the economy continues to generate 8 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11 percent revenue growth as in recent bearable burden on our children and will remember, as soon as the CBO dis- years, we could soon enjoy unified grandchildren. According to the CBO, covered a $225 billion revenue windfall budget surpluses. the federal deficit would increase to $11 that ‘‘might’’ be received by the federal However, Mr. President, we must re- trillion and the national debt would government in the next six years, Con- member this is a surplus only under a balloon to $91 billion in 2035 without gress and the President spent all of it, unified budget. That means Social Se- substantial entitlement reform. to expand existing programs and create curity surpluses that the government Some of my colleagues have sug- new programs. Not a penny is left. Few borrowed to pay its bills are also gested that we put the surpluses into wasteful and unnecessary programs counted in the projection. Payroll the Social Security trust funds. I gen- were eliminated. The savings we taxes from the current generation of erally agree that we should build real achieved through welfare reform are workers provides far more money than assets for the trust funds by returning almost completely wiped out. is needed to finance benefits for today’s borrowed Social Security surplus into If the budget surpluses are not re- retirees; the extra money is used for it. But our Social Security system is in turned to the American people in the other government programs. Without serious financial trouble—a fiscal dis- form of debt reduction or tax relief, I borrowing from the Social Security aster-in-the-making that is not sus- am absolutely certain Congress and trust funds, the real federal deficit tainable in its present form as the Sen- President Clinton will spend them all could be $116 billion, rather than a $14 ator from New Hampshire outlined a for new and expanded government pro- billion surplus in 2001. In fact, the total few minutes ago. Simply funneling grams. When it is paid for by the tax- deficit will be nearly a trillion in the money back into a broken system will payers, Washington has never been able next ten years. This means we will see not help fix the problem. It will not to resist raiding the freezer for that deficits, not surpluses, as far as the eye build the real assets of the funds for late-night pint of ice cream. can see. current and future beneficiaries and it Listen to what the people are saying. In any event, if the budget surpluses, does not address the flaws of the cur- A Time/CNN poll conducted in mid indeed, occur, with or without Social rent pay-as-you-go finance mechanism. January reveals that most Ameri- Security borrowing, the question of Without fundamental reform, the sys- cans—78 percent of them—believe that how to apply these surpluses remains tem will consume all the surpluses and spending the budget surplus to reduce critical. In my view, the right way to go broke. Using the budget surpluses to the national debt should be a top prior- use any potential budget surplus is to build real assets by changing the sys- ity. Sixty-eight percent also favored return those funds to working Ameri- tem from pay-go to pre-funded is the using the surplus to cut federal income cans and their children in the form of right way to go. taxes. The wrong way is to spend all those meaningful tax relief, national debt re- I‘m hearing that same message in the dollars on new government programs, duction, and channeling them toward calls, faxes, letters, and e-mails I have which is exactly what President Clin- solutions to our long-term financial received this month. Here are the ton has proposed to do, even before a imbalances, thus ensuring our economy words of Mark Keppel of Minneapolis: surplus is realized. The President has I want you to know how strongly your con- continues to grow. Since the unex- recklessly planned to expand Medicare, pected revenue has come directly from stituency feel that you do not allow those rather than reforming it to preserve it feeding at the taxpayer trough to waste this working Americans, it is only fair to from soon going broke. He is also seek- return it to them. Despite the first, opportunity to reduce our huge current debt ing a $22 billion increase in child-care burden. tentative steps we took last year to- expenditures and subsidies. This is These tax collections are over-collections ward real tax reform for families, the after Washington increased child care of our money, and we wish to either reduce tax burden on the American people is expenditures by 500% in the last two our outstanding debt or have this surplus re- still historically high. It is sound pol- years, going from $4 billion to $20 bil- turned to us, not reallocated to new, un- funded projects. Can that be any clearer? icy to use part of the surpluses to lion a year just one year ago. Although lower the tax burden and allow families I think it is good to bring tax credits Brian Tice, a 27-year-old constituent to keep a little more of their hard- back to the table, it is wrong for Wash- of mine from Anoka, was equally clear. earned money. ington to control daycare for American ‘‘If our country is bankrupted,’’ he Over the past 30 years, we have families. The President also wants to wrote, ‘‘my lifetime of savings and my amassed a $5.5 trillion national debt throw more money into federal edu- retirement will go down with it. I en- thanks to Washington’s culture of cation programs for local schools with- courage you to stand firm against spending. A newborn child today will out addressing the real problems of the those . . . who will pressure you into bear about $20,000 of that debt the mo- system. And advocating Washington spending the surplus on social and spe- ment he or she comes into the world. take more control of education rather cial interest programs.’’ Each year, we sink more $250 billion than State and local governments and After hundreds of billions of new into the black hole of interest pay- local school boards. spending and over a trillion in new ments, which could be better spent Despite the President’s rhetoric that debts, President Clinton announced on fighting crime, maintaining roads and the era of big government is over, January 5th that he will submit a bal- bridges, and equipping the military. It President Clinton, with the help of con- anced budget to Congress for the 1999 is sound policy to use part of any sur- gressional spenders, has made it even fiscal year. I am encouraged by his an- pluses to begin paying down the na- bigger. Actual annual government nouncement. I welcome the President’s tional debt and reducing the financial spending has increased from $1.3 tril- intention to balance the budget. But burden on the next generations. lion to $1.6 trillion since Mr. Clinton why wait another year? The budget surpluses also give us a took the White House, adding over $1.2 The robust economy has offered us a great opportunity to address our other trillion to the national debt. historic opportunity to finally put our long-term financial imbalances. Fed- Even under the ‘97 budget agreement, fiscal house in order. We should, and eral unfunded liabilities could eventu- spending will increase to nearly $1.9 can, balance the budget this year by ally top $14 trillion, bankrupting our trillion in 2002, a growth of 18 percent trimming just a few wasteful govern- government if no real reform occurs. It over 1992 levels. Is there any sign of ment-spending programs. is vitally important that we use the leaner government anywhere? No. Like Compared to nearly $1.7 trillion in budget surpluses to finance these re- the overweight diner who lunches on annual government spending, a $5 bil- forms, not to try to buy popularity— lettuce and peaches with the family lion spending cut is peanuts. And if we spending in the name of compassion then sneaks a pint of ice cream once can achieve it, it will balance the fed- and need, while putting our entire fu- the kitchen lights have been turned off, eral budget for the first time since 1969, tures at financial risk. the enablers of big government profess and think of the positive impact it If we fail to fix these long-term fiscal their new-found fiscal restraint but would have on our economy. That is time bombs, the federal deficit could hungrily pounce on your tax dollars at why my colleagues, Senators come back and haunt us in a cata- the first opportunity. BROWNBACK, INHOFE, ASHCROFT, AL- strophic way, shattering the health of We must never, never, never repeat LARD, HUTCHINSON and myself sent a our future economy and placing an un- the mistake we made in 1997. If you letter to the congressional leadership S12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 early this month, urging Congress and Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I ask Pages are on the go constantly, and the President to work together to unanimous consent to speak for 8 min- are called upon to perform a variety of achieve a balanced budget this year, utes as in morning business, to be fol- tasks—in addition to their tasks asso- rather than the next year, by rescind- lowed immediately by my colleague, ciated with preparing the Senate cham- ing $5 billion from the 1998 budget. Senator ALLARD, for 8 minutes. ber for daily sessions. These might in- More importantly, the sooner we bal- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without clude obtaining documents requested ance our budget the less pain we will objection, it is so ordered. The Senator by individual Senators, running er- suffer in the future. As I said earlier, from Colorado is recognized. rands between the Capitol and the Sen- the long-term fiscal time bombs we are Mr. CAMPBELL. I thank the Chair. ate office buildings, as well as assisting facing require that we take action (The remarks of Mr. CAMPBELL and Cloakroom personnel at the regularly quickly. Escalating Social Security Mr. ALLARD pertaining to the submis- scheduled conference luncheons. and Medicare costs pose the primary sion of S. Res. 166 and S. Res. 167 are Once the Senate has concluded busi- threat to the federal government’s located in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- ness for the day, the pages return to long-term solvency. We have only ten- mission of Concurrent and Senate Res- their dorm and prepare for the next year’s time to fix Social Security. If it olutions.’’) day’s classes and, we hope, get some is mishandled, millions of Americans f much-needed sleep. While a day in the could suffer. Medicare is already in a life of a page is filled from morning to DARTON COLLEGE horrific situation. It has accumulated night, each page continually discharges over a trillion-dollar deficit and will Mr. COVERDELL. Mr. President, his or her tasks efficiently and cheer- soon be broke. Immediate action has to today I rise to recognize an outstand- fully. be taken to preserve and improve it. ing institution in my home state of In the first session of the 105th Con- There are trillions of other federal Georgia, Darton College. gress, these young people witnessed the unfunded liabilities that we cannot ig- Recently, I was contacted by one of enactment of a balanced budget agree- nore. These include entitlement pro- the school’s students who wrote to ex- ment ironed out between the Adminis- grams other than Social Security and press his pride and support of his tration and the Congress that will soon Medicare: federal civilian and military school and the educational opportunity result in a balanced budget. This his- pensions, railroad retirement benefits, that he is being provided. Mr. Presi- toric event was the result of months of federal insurance programs, bank de- dent, it is my belief that the finest ac- negotiations and required both sides, posit insurance, private pension insur- colade a school can receive is the Democrats and Republicans, to be will- ance, and a huge portfolio of guaran- praise of its students and, in turn, their ing to accede on policy issues of impor- teed loans, environmental cleanup, and success. tance to each side—the give and take deferred maintenance and life-cycle There are many battles on the Amer- of the legislative process. costs for equipment and infrastruc- ican playing field each day, in the busi- Mr. President, our country’s future ture—all of which have some risk of ness world, political world, the judicial lies with the generation of those young going sour and costing the government world, but none can be more important people who sit to the left and right of substantial sums down the road. than those being fought in the class- If we balance the budget this year, it the Presiding officer. rooms of our learning institutions. Be- I hope that some of what the pages will give us a little more time and a cause, after all, our nation depends on little more flexibility to focus on and have witnessed here will inspire them these educational institutions to pro- to pursue a career of public service. As fix these long-term financial liabilities. vide us with the necessary tools to win Mr. President, I began this statement they have returned to their home- the other battles we encounter in our by quoting Will Rogers. As I conclude, towns, perhaps they have taken with lifetime. let me quote him once again: them an appreciation and better under- Mr. President, with that in mind, I standing of our system of government There is not a man in the country that would like to express my support for cannot make a living for himself and family. and the importance of the legislative But he cannot make a living for them and continued success and prosperity for process. Perhaps in the years ahead, his government, too, the way his government past, current and future students, fac- one or more of that group will return is living. What the government has got to do ulty and staff of Darton College. here to serve as members of the Sen- is live as cheap as the people. f ate. Our immediate task should be to re- 1997 FALL PAGES Again, I say goodbye to the pages and gain the confidence of the American hope that they all enjoyed their experi- people by achieving a balanced budget Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, when ence in the United States Senate. and keeping it balanced by shrinking the first session of the 105th Congress Speaking on behalf of my Democratic the size of the government. That is, by ended last November, a group of young colleagues and all members of the Sen- asking government to live as cheap as men and women also ended their term ate, we wish for them a bright and suc- the people. By doing so, we will reduce as United States Senate Pages. Today, cessful future. interest rates, increase national sav- I rise on behalf of the Senate to say Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- ings, create more jobs, provide more ‘‘thank you’’ to these young people. sent that the names of the 1997 Fall meaningful tax cuts, and generate Pages are an integral part of our Senate pages be printed in the RECORD. more revenues. More importantly, we daily life here in the Senate, and I sa- There being no objection, the names will shrink the financial burden for our lute them for their tireless service, and were ordered to be printed in the children and grandchildren. would like to express the appreciation RECORD, as follows: of the Senate for their fine work. As the Senate meets today to open 1997 FALL PAGES the second session of the 105th Con- Many people, Senators included, may REPUBLICANS gress, I urge my colleagues to recall not fully appreciate the rigorous na- Adamson, Justin, Idaho. the promises they have made to the ture of page life. Their daily routine is not an easy one, and is one that begins Austin, Chesley, Vermont. American taxpayers. Embrace those Bowers, Jackson, South Carolina. promises, and put the needs and desires early each morning. Senate pages rise Brown, Sarah, New Hampshire. of the people ahead of the impulse to early in order to attend classes. Upon Dorn, Lauren, South Carolina. leave a legacy of compassion—a legacy concluding class work, the pages make Grade, Renee, Washington. that could bury the taxpayers if left their way to the Capitol to prepare for Holson, William, Delaware. unchecked. Let us work with the Presi- the day’s session. Preparing the Senate Jaussi, Richard, Utah. dent to achieve a balanced budget this Chamber for a day’s session entails se- Johnson, Junior, South Carolina. Martira, Nancy, Rhode Island. year and begin a new era of govern- curing and placing on each Senator’s desk the appropriate legislative docu- Maurer, Michelle, Arkansas. ment accountability. McFerron, Ben, Maryland. Thank you very much, Mr. President. ments that will be under discussion Moody, Justin, Alaska. I yield the floor. during the session, as well as securing Ordner, David, Indiana. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- supplemental documents that become Parker, Marisa, Mississippi. ator from Colorado. available throughout the day. Satcher, Bess, South Carolina. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13 Shevlin, Thomas, New York. SECOND SESSION OF THE 105TH swer was yes. We did, by one vote in Studdert, Michael, Utah. CONGRESS the U.S. Senate and one vote in the DEMOCRATS Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, as we U.S. House of Representatives, cut Eschenbacher, Christian, Montana. begin a new year in the U.S. Congress, spending. Yes, we increased some Graff, Garrett, Vermont. the second session of this Congress, I taxes, and we said to the American Knowles, James, Oregon. look forward with anticipation to a people we are serious about getting Koontz, Megan, Iowa. this country’s fiscal house in order. We Larson, Tiffany, South Dakota. number of issues we must address. I Lichtblau, Daniel, New York. hope we can do that in a bipartisan are going to wrestle that Federal defi- Miller, Anne, Massachusetts. way, and I hope we will not be dis- cit to the ground. And the fact is, it Raizada, Avinash, Michigan. tracted by a lot of other things that gave the American people confidence. Soriano, Jennifer, Hawaii. come up during the year and that we They said, ‘‘These folks are serious; Towns, Rachel, Wisconsin. will actually accomplish some good they understand this is a serious prob- Wiese, Dayton, South Dakota. things for the country. lem for this country and they are will- f I recognize that outside this Chamber ing to make tough votes.’’ THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE there is now a scandal that exists in I went home to my State and said, ‘‘I this country. We will undoubtedly voted yes. I voted yes because I believe Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, Senators learn the facts about the allegations it is the best thing for this country to may be intrigued to learn that during that have been made, and the Amer- send a signal to the markets, the the 74 days Congress was in recess, the ican people will make a judgment American citizens and everyone in this federal debt increased by more than $57 based upon those facts. That is the way world that this country cares about billion. it should be. To make judgments about these issues and we intend, this Presi- To be exact, the increase (from No- allegations and about rumors and dent intends and this Congress intends, vember 13, 1997 to January 26, 1998) to- about planted stories, and so on, before to get our fiscal house in order.’’ And taled $57,033,087,681.31 (Fifty-seven bil- the facts are known is not a proper way by one vote we passed a plan in 1993 lion, thirty-three million, eighty-seven to deal with them. that set this economy off into a uni- thousand, six hundred eighty-one dol- But notwithstanding what is happen- verse of economic growth and eco- lars and thirty-one cents). ing outside this Chamber, we have re- nomic opportunity—by one vote. This increase is a blunt reminder sponsibilities here. I was interested to This economy rests on people’s con- that even when Congress takes a break, learn that in the first hour and a half fidence. If people are confident about the federal debt does not. The federal of this second session, we had people the future, they do things that reflect debt will continue to soar unless and come to the Chamber of the Senate, that confidence: They buy cars; they until Congress changes the status quo. once again, and tell us about how our buy houses; they invest; they do things Presently, each citizen’s share of the country works and what is wrong with that reflect their confidence about the national debt is $20,424.89. our country. It was interesting to me future. If they are not confident, they Mr. President, with this in mind, let that the Chamber lights had hardly be- make different decisions. Based on peo- me begin where we left off: come warm when we had Members ple’s confidence or lack of it, this econ- At the close of business yesterday, come to the floor to, once again, talk omy moves forward or lurches back- Monday, January 26, 1998, the federal about who the big spenders are. ‘‘Oh, ward. debt stood at $5,487,280,357,810.54 (Five the big spenders on this side’’ and ‘‘the My point is, for someone to say this trillion, four hundred eighty-seven bil- big spenders on’’—it is interesting that is all accidental is to ignore history. lion, two hundred eighty million, three nothing ever changes. This is not accidental. This President hundred fifty-seven thousand, eight I watched the American music deserves some credit for a fiscal policy hundred ten dollars and fifty-four awards show on television last night. I that was tough and no nonsense and cents). thought to myself as I listened to a bit said we care about wrestling this Fed- Five years ago, January 26, 1993, the of this this morning that, had this dis- eral budget deficit to the ground. And federal debt stood at $4,171,138,000,000 cussion taken place yesterday, we this Congress, those of us in it who (four trillion, one hundred seventy-one could have entered some of this dialog voted yes on that, participated in it. billion, one hundred thirty-eight mil- for best rap artist or best presentation I might add, while people are point- lion). in rap music. It certainly is a rap. ing across aisles, as I heard earlier, Ten years ago, January 26, 1998, the There is no tune there, but they never about big spending in the Congress, we federal debt stood at $2,448,079,000,000 miss a lyric. It is that this side rep- did not even get one vote by accident (Two trillion, four hundred forty-eight resents the big spenders. from the other side of the aisle for a billion, seventy-nine million). I just want to begin for a moment fiscal policy that says we are going to Fifteen years ago, January 26, 1983, today to talk about where we are and solve this deficit problem. the federal debt stood at how we got here and what our need is We come to today with a good econ- $1,196,856,000,000 (One trillion, one hun- this year to address critical issues for omy and, I think, some good news dred ninety-six billion, eight hundred this country. ahead of us. I hope all of us, reaching fifty-six million). First of all, where are we? We are in across the aisle, can decide we have a Twenty-five years ago, January 26, a country that is blessed with a very common agenda. When people sit 1973, the federal debt stood at strong economy. Things are going well around their homes in the evening and $449,476,000,000 (Four hundred forty- in this country. Unemployment is have supper together and talk about nine billion, four hundred seventy-six down. Welfare is down. Crime is down. their lives, what do they talk about? million) which reflects a debt increase Inflation is down. Economic growth is They talk about these things: Are our of over $5 trillion—$5,037,804,357,810.54 up. More people are working. Things kids going to a good school, getting a (Five trillion, thirty-seven billion, are better in this country. good education? Do we have a good job eight hundred four million, three hun- I heard not too many minutes ago or opportunity for a decent job that dred fifty-seven thousand, eight hun- someone say, ‘‘But none of that has pays well with decent benefits? Do our dred ten dollars and fifty-four cents) anything to do with Congress; it has to children or grandparents have an op- during the past 25 years. do with a good economy.’’ I remind portunity for health care that is good? Mr. DORGAN addressed the Chair. Members of Congress that in 1993, this Can they afford it? Are our streets safe, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. President and this Congress decided to our neighborhoods safe? Is the air COATS). The Senator from North Da- take a tough vote. Are we going to put clean, the water we drink safe, the food kota. this country back on track? Are we we eat safe? What about our roads? In Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, we are going to tell the American people that what condition are our roads and in morning business and allowed to we are serious about wrestling this bridges? And what about family farms speak for 10 minutes; is that correct? crippling budget deficit to the ground? and those who produce our food? Those The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is Are we going to cast a hard vote, an are the issues that people care about correct. unpopular vote, a tough vote? The an- and want us to do something about. S14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 Let me tick off about four areas that didate and, therefore, it is not account- world-class university who looks over- we have to grapple with quickly. We able? It is polluting the political sys- seas? Most of them are here in this just heard two discussions a moment tem. It is wrong, and anyone in this country. ago about surplus. One said we are not Chamber who stands up and defends I am not one who says it is a bank- spending enough money; we need to that, in my judgment, doesn’t under- rupt system, but we can improve it. We spend more on defense. The second one stand what the Founding Fathers de- ought to get reports on our schools. We said it is the other folks over here on cided about this political system of get reports about our kids. As parents this side of the aisle who are the big ours. and taxpayers, we deserve a report card spenders, and so forth, and talked That ought not be the case, and we about how our schools are doing in edu- about the surplus. There is no surplus. ought to take steps to change it. We cating our kids. The only basis on which anyone can are going to push and push in this Finally, Mr. President, we need to claim they balanced the budget is to Chamber to get a vote on these issues deal with the highway bill, and we need take nearly $100 billion out of Social and get campaign finance reform done. to do that quickly. On our agenda, we Security trust funds and use it over in Some will continue to filibuster. They ought to decide tomorrow the highway the budget to claim there is a surplus. have a right to filibuster, but the bill ought to be brought to the floor of There is no surplus, and no one in this American people have a right to expect the Senate. We were supposed to have room ought to be persuaded to spend us to clean up this mess, and the soon- done it last year and didn’t. And we the surplus that doesn’t exist. To the er the better. were told now it will be the first item extent we will have a surplus after we Health care. We ought to deal with on the agenda this year. have made whole the Social Security health care. We ought to do that soon. I am told it may wait until the budg- funds and used those trust funds for the I read in the New York Times about a et bill. I appeared on a television pro- purpose for which they were intended, woman who had fallen in an accident. gram this morning with the chairman when we get to that point, and only Her brain was swelling. She was in an of the relevant committee in the House when we get to that point, will we have ambulance being rushed to the hos- of Representatives. He says, well, he is a surplus. And when we do, I think at pital. She had the presence of mind to ready to bring up the bill in the House, least a part of that surplus ought to be say to the ambulance drivers, ‘‘I don’t but he has an agreement with the used to pay down just a part of the want to go to the nearest hospital,’’ Speaker not to bring it up until the Federal debt. In good times, you ought and she named it by name. ‘‘I want to budget bill. That means 2, 3, or 4 to be able to reduce indebtedness. But be taken to a hospital farther away.’’ months from now. That cannot happen. no one ought to rush around talking This is a woman with a brain injury, in We cannot wait 3 or 4 months for a about a surplus that doesn’t exist. the back of an ambulance, speeding highway bill that was supposed to have I believe that President Clinton will down the street. She said that because been passed last year. You do that and call tonight to use the accumulated she knew by reputation that when you you have contractors in States that revenues that come from a better econ- are wheeled into that nearest hospital, cannot do bid lettings, you have people omy to make good on those trust fund your health is a matter of their bottom being laid off of projects where the bonds, and that is exactly what we line—dollars and cents. She said, ‘‘I project should go forward to build and ought to do. No one ought to claim a want to go to a hospital where I am repair roads and bridges. So we cannot surplus as long as those who are using wheeled into an emergency room where do that. those trust funds are using them as op- they are not going to look at me with We need to expect, in the next day or erating revenues. respect to dollars and cents.’’ two, that the majority leader will do Let me tell the Presiding Officer Managed care. What does it mean to what he told us he would do; that is, that, if you look at the Congressional quality of care all across this country? bring the highway bill to the floor of Budget Office, which puts out byzan- We ought to address that. Do patients the Senate. Let us debate it and let us tine reports, their most recent report have rights? If so, what are the rights? move it out. shows that if a budget which they Do they have a right to find out from Oh, they are worried about an claim is in balance at some point—next their doctors in this country what the amendment that is going to be offered year, I guess—they claim that the debt treatment options are? If not, why not? to it. I understand that. But, you won’t continue to grow. Why will they Who is withholding that information know, you can worry about amend- claim that? Because they don’t include from patients and why? Which patient ments forever. Bring the bill to the all the debt. I have just written them a doesn’t get it? Is it some function of a floor, let us have a vote on the amend- letter saying you can’t give us half-an- bottom line in some company that is ments and send the bill to conference swers and half-truths. The answer is, making money off health care? Is it —and let us put some pressure on the when they claim the budget is in bal- some 24-year-old accountant in some Speaker to do the same on the House ance, the Federal debt will continue to office 200 miles away that is telling a side—and get a highway bill out so the increase, which is prima facie evidence doctor what kind of health care that American people can have some cer- that this notion of a budget being in doctor can perform on that patient and tainty about what kind of investment balance when you are misusing Social what the doctor can tell that patient we are going to make in bridges and Security trust funds is a fraud. about the patient’s options? This Con- roads and repairs and the building of Campaign finance reform. We must gress has a right and a responsibility that infrastructure. address it and do it quickly. We had a to deal with those health care issues, People pay taxes. It goes into a trust little house race in New York State. In and we ought to do it soon in this ses- fund to do it. And I think they should the middle of that race for one house sion. be able to expect that we are going to seat in New York State, $800,000 of out- Mr. President, the issue of education do what is necessary. of-State money came in under the no- is also critically important. There isn’t Finally, Mr. President—and I know tion of express issue advocacy, brought a country that shortchanges education the Senator from Minnesota is waiting in against a candidate—I understand and remains a strong world-class to speak so I will finish—I want to say, that was not money accountable to power. Thomas Jefferson, at the start in the midst of all that is happening in anybody; it could be soft money, cor- of this system, said anyone who be- this country now, there are some who porate money—brought in precisely to lieves this country can be ignorant and perhaps get discouraged about this defeat a congressional candidate, but free believes in something that never process of ours. And I understand why essentially laundered through a system was and never will be. that can be the case. It is an unusual that now permits that kind of launder- We can do things to improve edu- process. ing so that no one in that district will cation in the country, but I am not one A free and open democratic society is ever know whose money it was. Is it who believes it is bankrupt. How did we in some cases a society that does not unlimited corporate money that goes get to where we are? Does anyone want look good from time to time. And yet, into this system and then is washed up to leave this country to find better if you look at our system through a through some congressional district health care somewhere else? Do you couple hundred years of very successful someplace to defeat a specific can- know anybody who wants to go to a democracy, you see as democracies January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S15 pass through angst and anxiety and ARTICLE BY ROBERT REICH without it; by 1996, 41.3 million. (The Presi- dent’s proposal to extend Medicare coverage pain and suffering and all the other Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I things, it tends to make an open and to early retirees and displaced workers as ask unanimous consent that an article young as 55, which would be the largest ex- democratic society make tough, in this past Sunday’s New York Times pansion in 25 years, is expected to add only thoughtful decisions about its future. magazine, ‘‘When Naptime Is Over, The 300,000 to the rolls.) We have abolished slavery. We have placid public mood is an illusion. Real Despite the boom, inequality has widened. survived depressions. We have defeated Issues rumble beneath the calm and The nation’s poverty rate is slightly higher Hitler. We have cured polio. We have could soon send a wake-up call,’’ by than it was before the last recession. In 1989, sent people to the Moon. I mean, we 12.6 million, or 19.6 percent, of the nation’s Robert Reich, former Secretary of children lived in poverty; now it’s 14.5 mil- can talk a lot about what this country Labor, be printed in the RECORD. has endured and what this country has lion, or 20.5 percent. The Conference of May- There being no objection, the article ors reports rising demand for food and shel- done. was ordered to be printed in the ter among the homeless. And the successes My only point is, I do not think any RECORD, as follows; of the civil rights movement notwithstand- of us ought to at this point in time be [From the New York Times Magazine, Jan. ing, today’s urban schools are more racially discouraged about democracy and 25, 1998] segregated than in the 1980’s. So why, then, the prevailing political som- about Congress and about our Govern- WHATEVER HAPPENED TO POLITICS? nolence? Traditional politics has been all ment and about the press and about all (By Robert B. Reich) the institutions in our lives. It is a about who’s gaining and who’s losing. Yet it There’s no longer any political news, a re- has lately become unfashionable, indeed in good place to be. I do not know of any- porter friend confided recently, explaining poor taste, to notice such things. In the body who wants to go elsewhere. I do why ‘‘human interest’’ stories were oozing present upbeat climate, downbeat data are not know of anybody who wants to ex- like syrup across his newspaper’s front slightly subversive. It is necessary to mini- change it for some other location in pages. We’re in the Bland Decade now, a time mize all worry about the economy lest the the world. when citizens march on Washington not to public lose confidence, a perfect tautology. We should not be discouraged. Our affect politics but to vow they’ll be better Bankers and business leaders have become people and when politicians speak out main- job, it seems to me, is to do our work cheerleaders in the nationwide pep rally. On- ly to urge niceness: volunteer your time, ward! Upward! for the American people. And there is enter into dialogues on race, hire someone Recent polls show, accordingly, high rates plenty of work to do. I have mentioned off welfare, please. Apparently we need little of consumer confidence. A record 40 percent some—education, health care, finish more than charity, moral uplift and perhaps of consumers queried in the Conference the job on fiscal policy, deal with high- a modest program or two. Politics is dead, or Board’s December survey called jobs ‘‘plenti- ways, deal with campaign finance re- so it seems. ful,’’ although, tellingly, only 28 percent ex- form, and more. And that is just a The easiest explanation for this torpor is pected their own wages to rise. These are the start. that the nation is fat, like an overstuffed ones who have heard the distant roar of surg- bear starting hibernation. It’s no longer the I am here and I am ready, and I hope ing wealth and assume that the rising tide economy, stupid. Six years ago, a prolonged will lift them, too—which may explain the my colleagues feel the same. We ought recession hurt white-collar workers, giving record level of consumer debt. Personal to join hands and say there are things some urgency to the politics of ‘‘change.’’ bankruptcies are also at a record high. that Democrats and Republicans be- Prosperity, though, is a powerful sedative. Will politics revive when the economic tide lieve in and can do together. And we Forget politics for now, we seem to be say- ebbs and hardships appear like shipwrecks on will be persuaded to do that if we can ing. Let’s compare stock portfolios, banter the tidal flats? Not necessarily. Even in 1992, just turn off the rap music, turn off the about culture and identity and tut-tut over with the nation mired in recession, political rap that one side is all wrong and the problems decades hence, like an insolvent engagement was grudging. Americans want- Social Security trust fund or excessive ed ‘‘change’’ to get the economy moving other side is all right, one side is big greenhouse gases. again. But there was no sense of moral ur- spenders and the other side is not. The great economic contests have been gency. It was simply time to replace old I finally say this. I do not think won. Communism vanished before it was management with new. Most Americans had there is a plugged nickel’s worth of dif- even vanquished. The Japanese competitive long before stopped believing in government ference between the two aisles in the threat is now a sorry heap of bad debt. Euro- as a force for much good in their lives. U.S. Senate—Republicans and Demo- pean welfare states heave under double-digit Some people will say we don’t need a vital crats—in terms of how much they want unemployment. And here in the land of plen- politics to be a vital society. We can expand ty we’ve never had it so good. Wealth is ex- the circle of prosperity through grass-roots to spend. Is there a difference on what ploding, unemployment is at a 24-year low, moral activism, spearheaded by community they want to spend money for? Abso- inflation is quiescent (the Federal Reserve groups, socially responsible businesses, not- lutely. But I will guarantee you, for ev- Board chairman, Alan Greenspan, publicly for-profits, religious organizations and com- erybody who stands up on one side of raised concerns about deflation), the stock passionate individuals—perhaps all deftly the aisle wanting to spend money on market is riding high. American capitalism linked by fax and modem, a ‘‘virtual’’ social one program, there is somebody on the is the envy of the world. movement. Commentators rightly stress the other side standing there saying, ‘‘No. I But look more closely and the easy expla- importance of such civic engagement. But want it spent on my priorities.’’ What nation falls short. Most Americans don’t they make a serious mistake labeling it as have it so good. They have jobs, but most an alternative to politics. Throughout our we need to do is join together and, wages and benefits are stuck or continue to history, civic activism has been the precur- through this process, find the right pri- drop. Wealth has exploded at the top, but the sor, and the propellant, of political move- orities for this country’s future. wages of people in the bottom half are lower ments. Mr. President, I yield the floor. today in terms of purchasing power than Almost a century ago, American politics Mr. WELLSTONE addressed the they were in 1989, before the last recession. appeared similarly listless despite growing Chair. This is in sharp contrast to every previous social problems. As today, the economy was The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- recovery in the postwar period. Corporate booming, jobs were plentiful and vast for- ator from Minnesota. downsizing and mass layoffs are still the tunes were being accumulated. Yet real order of the day, which partly explains why wages had stopped growing, and the gulf be- so few workers demand raises in this tight tween rich and poor was widening into a f labor market. They’d rather keep their jobs. chasm. New technologies (steam engines, The reality is that Wall Street’s advance railway locomotives, the telephones, steam EXTENSION OF MORNING hasn’t been widely shared. The richest 1 per- turbines, electricity) were transforming the BUSINESS cent hold more than 35 percent of the na- nation, pulling families off the farms and im- tion’s wealth. The typical middle-class fam- migrants from aboard and depositing many Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I ily has no more than $7,000 in stocks and into fetid slums. Wall Street magnates were ask unanimous consent that morning $12,500 in mutual funds, according to a 1995 consolidating their empires. Government business be extended for 10 minutes. survey by the Federal Reserve and the Treas- was effectively bought by large corporations, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ury Department. Even the recent market and the broad public was deeply cynical. Wil- objection, it is so ordered. surge isn’t likely to have changed this very liam McKinley won re-election—legened has much, given what has happened to wages. The Senator is recognized to speak it, on a pledge to ‘‘stand pat’’—and as the Whatever savings Americans do have are century closed, the nation seemed politically for 10 minutes. imperiled by hospital bills. A growing por- comatose. Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I tion of the public lacks health insurance—in Within three years, however, there was an thank the Chair. 1989, 33 million Americans under age 65 were outburst of reform: muckrakers like Lincoln S16 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 Steffens and Ida Tarbell exposed corruption, Trade may, in fact, be the precipitating work, Democrats and Republicans. I and the middle class demanded fundamental issue this time around. The economic implo- think that people want us to be focused change; small businessmen railed at monopo- sion in East Asia will continue to reverber- on our work. But our work is connected lies; Wisconsin’s crusading Governor, Robert ate here, as bahts, won, rupiahs, ringgit and to our conversations with people in our La Follette, enacted legislation regulating yen drop in value relative to dollars—one of health and safety in factories; Oregon lim- the biggest price-cutting contests in world States, what people have said to us, ited the hours of work for women (no more history. American consumers will have the and trying to connect what we do as than 10 per day); Theodore Roosevelt, benefit of bargain-basement sales, but the legislators to the betterment of the McKinley’s energetic Vice President who cheap imports will put additional downward lives of people that we serve. took over after McKinley was assassinated, pressure on the wages of lower-skilled Amer- Mr. President, I was impressed with set out to bust the trusts; suffragists icans. The tumult also will crimp profits of Secretary Reich’s piece because I have marched; campaigns were organized for pure American companies that export to the re- found in my travels in Minnesota and food and drug laws, workers’ compensation gion, causing more layoffs here. If the Asian and a minimum wage. Politics gained new around the country that while all of flue turns more deadly, the infection here the macroeconomic statistics look life and meaning. will be all the worse. However resolved, the What happened? Indignation, which had good—for that I am grateful; the GDP Asian crisis portends larger jolts, as the been rising steadily, suddenly burst out and global economy absorbs the surging output and other indicators of economic per- flooded the country. Citizens were already of 1.2 billion Chinese—more than a fifth of formance, the official levels of unem- active at the local level, as they are today. the world’s population. When the current re- ployment, a record low, so on and so Common morality simply couldn’t abide the forth—that in many ways we have a way things were going. Yet instead of opting covery ends, the underlying reality will be for revolution or radical change, Americans starkly evident and the political debate sur- paradox which is that we also, at least preferred to spread the benefits of the emerg- rounding trade will intensify. since we started collecting social ing industrial economy, thereby saving cap- To an extent, that debate has already science data, we have the most strati- italism from its own excesses. begun. The tension between economic na- fication in our society that we have Another foreshadowing occurred in the tionalism and globalism is emerging as one ever had. of the most significant fissures in American placid Eisenhower era. The overall economy We have the most glaring inequal- was doing nicely then as well, even though politics, and it runs through both parties—as shown by the current dispute over financing ities, and I think we have been moving its benefits had not reached the rural poor, to two Americas. It is not the other many of whom were black. Politics had for the International Monetary Fund. grown inert. Ike golfed. In 1954, the Supreme But it would be unfortunate indeed if the America that Michael wrote about in a Court decided that separate schools were not revival of American politics were to turn on very important book in 1963 about pov- equal. In 1957, Eisenhower dispatched Fed- the question of whether the nation should erty, which I know the presiding officer eral troops to Little Rock’s Central High engage in more or less commerce with the has been concerned about, but it is two School. But who could have predicted that rest of the world. The underlying choice is different Americas. within a few years the civil rights movement larger, more important and more subtle: ul- You have one America with mount- would have remolded American politics with timately, we must decide whether we want ing access to all the things that I sup- to slow the pace of globalization or else take the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting pose you could say make life richer in Rights Act of 1965? bold steps to help today’s losers share in the The next revival of American politics can benefits of the new economy. I cannot pre- possibilities, and you have another be expected to follow a similar course. The dict the outcome of that great debate to America struggling to make ends meet. current economic boom has bypassed too come, but I can express a clear preference. It You have one America that is barrel- many; the gap between winners and losers is that we expand the circle of prosperity and ing down the information super- has grown too wide. Fortunately, there is a that we do so on a scale that matches the highway, and you have another Amer- common morality at the heart of this cap- challenge. ica without even the rudimentary italist democracy that ultimately keeps us A new nationalism founded on shared pros- skills to participate in our economy or on track and keeps us together. Glimpses of perity might, for example, support ‘‘re-em- to participate in our polity or to par- it can be had even in these languid times. ployment insurance’’ that would enable peo- ticipate in our society. ple who lose their jobs to move to new ones For example, a majority of Americans sup- You have one America with the eco- ported last year’s increase in the minimum with far less disruption and pain than is the wage to $5.15, although only a tiny fraction norm today. (If the new job paid less, half nomic resources to purchase the secu- stood to benefit. It was a matter of simple the difference should be offset for a year by rity of gated communities, living in fairness. Or consider the broadscale indigna- a wage subsidy.) gated communities, and you have an- tion stirred up by revelations of garment In that spirit, we could enlarge and expand other America that is beset by the sweatshops. the earned-income tax credit—a reverse in- decay of some of our very important We got another glimpse this summer, when come tax that makes work pay if you’re at social institutions which we have to re- a sudden groundswell of support forced a or near the bottom. We could bring a larger build if we are to rebuild communities, skinflint Congress to extend health care to portion of the next generation into the circle millions of children. And a majority of libraries, hospitals, and schools. of prosperity by rebuilding decaying schools You have one America that is focused Americans supported the United Parcel Serv- and helping states equalize spending between ice strikers, not because the public is par- rich and poor school districts. And we would on a booming stock market, and you ticularly fond of organized labor but because make sure that everyone has access to ade- have another America that is faced it seemed unfair for U.P.S. to pay its part- quate health care and child care. with the insecurities of a job market time work force so little. To finance all of this—and move beyond still with all of the downsizing and the Recall also the firestorm when, almost ex- the small, feel-good programs that lack ade- latest news about AT&T, I think, lay- actly two years ago, AT&T announced it was quate scale to make much of a difference— ing off 18,000 employees. firing some 40,000 employees and then gave we could simply reverse the current trend in You have one America that every the boss stock options that raised his total public finance and adopt a truly progressive compensation to $16 million, from $6.7 mil- summer sort of plans a trip to Asia or tax system (including payroll taxes). Europe, and you have another America lion. Recall, by contrast, the celebration of None of this will come easily or without a Aaron Feuerstein, the owner of Malden Mills fight. But in the end, the nation will be where the discussion is, ‘‘How can we in Lawrence, Mass., who, after his synthetic- stronger and better for bringing everyone, or scrape up enough money to take the fleece business burned to the ground, assured nearly everyone, along. Future historians family to a ballgame?’’ his employees that he’d stick by them until looking back on the Bland Decade will con- Mr. President, I find that, in just the factory was rebuilt. clude that, as before, American politics touring the cafes in Minnesota—I want The pressure keeps rising. A final glimpse wasn’t really dead. It was only caught nap- came just before the holidays, when the pub- to draw from my data, which is now ping. lic signaled unease about giving the Presi- less social science data and just con- dent ‘‘fast track’’ authority to whisk trade Mr. WELLSTONE. I thank the Chair. versations with people. You know, treaties through Congress without amend- It is really a superb article. most people in the country—poor peo- ment and most members of the House of Rep- f ple, middle-income people, professional resentatives, including many Republicans, people, it does not really matter—from refused to support it. That may be a mis- THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA really almost all walks of life, I think take. Trade is good for America. But the Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I first and foremost, are very focused on public’s negative reaction shouldn’t be seen as a repudiation of free trade. It was, at bot- want to just speak briefly. I think we how they can earn a decent living and tom, a matter of fairness: trade hurts some are all back. As the Senator from how they can give their children the people, and we haven’t made adequate provi- North Dakota said, I think most of us care they know their children need and sion for the losers. really are focused on the legislative deserve. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S17 To me, that translates into lots of I have traveled in a lot of low-income The medical evidence—Mr. President, specific conversations. I could talk a communities from Letcher County, you have held some hearings—it is ir- lot about health care. But there is one KY, where my wife’s family is from, to refutable and irreducible. We have to conversation I cannot forget. It was Appalachia to Chicago to Baltimore to do well for these children. They are all with a woman. I met her a year ago. It East L.A., to Watts to urban and rural God’s children. And if we do not do well was very sad. Her husband is about 40 Minnesota to the delta in Mississippi. for these children—the private sector, and found out he had cancer and was There are two questions people ask in public sector, community based—by given a couple months to live. I met these communities. One of those ques- age 3, many of them will never be them about 2 months ago, and she re- tions is, ‘‘Where are the jobs that we ready for school. They will never be introduced me to her husband, who is can be trained for and that we can find ready for life. And I cannot think of a now in a wheelchair. to support our families on?’’ more important investment. I want to She said, ‘‘You know, Senator, the I think raising the minimum wage— talk some about that as well. doctors said that my husband had only I was speaking with Senator KENNEDY Mr. President, I will finish up be- 2 months to live, but he’s a real fight- about this—is absolutely on the mark. cause I only reserved 10 minutes for er. And I want you to come on over and I think we must do it. I think it is a myself. I just say to my colleagues, say hello.’’ You know how that happens matter of economic justice. It is also there is so much work to be done, so when we are out and about. Of course, true, however, as William Julius Wil- many problems. I did and was pleased to talk to him. son, in his fine book about a year and I was in East Grand Forks the other Then she took me aside and said, a half ago, makes the fine point that in day. Last year we were on the floor ‘‘Every day it is just a nightmare. I’m some communities and ghettos there is talking about the floods. It was heart- constantly on the phone trying to find the disappearance of work, there is no breaking. James Lee Witt has just done out what my insurance companies will work. a great job. I so appreciate what he has cover, what they will not cover. It is a So the question is, how do we build done for Minnesota. And FEMA came constant battle.’’ the human capital and make sure there through. But you know what? We lost a Mr. President, I think, therefore, are jobs that are community-building third of our housing stock from the health care is very much on the agen- jobs? And how do we link that with the flood in East Grand Forks. There are da. I do not have time to talk about all private sector? How do we ultimately seniors on fixed incomes, low-income the specifics of policy, but I am very make sure people are able to get tran- people. They cannot find housing. We interested in making sure it is not just sitional jobs for a year to build those are going to have to build that hous- bottom-line medicine. I am very inter- skills, to build community? And we can ing. There is going to be State money. ested in all of us, Democrats and Re- then at the same time have the job Maybe we can leverage Federal money. publicans, making sure there is some training and track the private-sector There are many real problems, many consumer protection and also that the capital in those communities. important issues that face families in caregivers are able to give the kind of I think it is a real priority, if we are Minnesota and all across the country. I care they went to medical school or concerned about these issues of race have delineated some of them. nursing school to be able to give. I am very interested in our really and gender and poverty and children. I urge my colleagues, get out on the thinking about a strategy, going into They are all far more correlated and floor, do the work in committee, bring the next century, about how do we ob- interrelated than some of us want to the bills and the amendments out here. tain universal coverage, comprehensive admit. Just do the work. care. And I think it can be a Another area I want to talk about is I can’t resist this, since the Chair decentralist thrust with States figur- the President’s initiative on child care. happens to be one of my very good ing out ways to do it within a national Two points I would like to make. friends and is about to tell me I am out Again, I do not do justice to the pol- framework, within a package of bene- of time, I look forward to debating fits, affordable, and with consumer pro- icy debate which we will have, but at Senator COATS out here on the floor of tection. That is a bill I look forward to least I want to just try to survey this. the U.S. Senate. I think the President has really laid introduce. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I think we can do better. I loved forth some good proposals. I think we ator from Nevada. working with Senator DOMENICI on can do more and should do more, and I Mr. BRYAN. I ask unanimous con- mental health. I tell you, there is an want to talk about that. We have to sent to speak as in morning business area I am really looking forward to do make sure that the tax credits, if that for a period of time not to exceed 10 work on as a legislator and that Sen- is the way we go, are refundable so minutes. ator BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL is families with incomes under $28,000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without going to be working with me on. That who did not have a tax liability can objection, it is so ordered. is in the whole area of the Substance benefit. Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, I thank Abuse Parity Act, trying to make sure I think the after-school care is ex- the Chair. that people—it is just wrong. People tremely important. But you know (The remarks of Mr. BRYAN pertain- who are struggling with alcoholism, for what? I read in the paper—and maybe, ing to the introduction of S. 1572 are example, where they get detox treat- Mr. President, you are a part of this located in today’s RECORD under ment once or twice, then there is no that Senator CHAFEE and others were ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and longer any coverage. talking about—how it is we also can Joint Resolutions.’’) We can do much better. There is a target resources to families where one Mr. BRYAN. I yield the floor, and I tremendous amount of discrimination parent stays at home. I think that is suggest the absence of a quorum. here. We can do much better as a na- an excellent idea. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion. I look forward to working on that I met with so many couples in Min- clerk will call the roll. legislation. nesota where one of them will say, The legislative clerk proceeded to Mr. President, above and beyond ‘‘You know, Senator, one of us is not call the roll. health care, I would like to talk just a working. We understand why both par- Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I ask little bit about jobs, and jobs with de- ents work, but we made the decision unanimous consent that the order for cent wages. I have had a chance to not to. We forgo the income. We think the quorum call be rescinded. travel. It has been the best work I have one of us should be at home during The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without done outside of Minnesota. these early years. And why not have objection, it is so ordered. I would love to travel with you, I say some of the funding stream go toward The Senator from Massachusetts is to the Presiding Officer, because I providing us with some assistance?’’ recognized. think as a Senator from Indiana you I think that is an excellent idea. I (The remarks of Mr. KENNEDY and have focused a lot on these issues. We hope we can really kind of combine ef- Mr. WELLSTONE pertaining to the sub- may have different approaches, but you forts and do something about early mission of S. 1573 are located in today’s have just a tremendous commitment to childhood development. It is so impor- RECORD under ‘‘Submission of Concur- this. tant. rent and Senate Resolutions.’’) S18 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 Mr. KENNEDY. I suggest the absence ing out of State and local government, We have continued with this. Frank- of a quorum. I was very concerned that we maintain, ly, at every step of the way, even The PRESIDING OFFICER. The on the one hand, the values of local though we failed to actually get the clerk will call the roll. control of education, but at the same full appropriation that we wanted, the The bill clerk proceeded to call the time find some way to relieve the pres- public support built and built and built roll. sure on the local property taxes that to the point that in the last session of Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN. Mr. Presi- elementary and secondary education so the Congress, when we passed the Tax dent, I ask unanimous consent that the often requires. Relief Act, we were able in that bill to order for the quorum call be rescinded. Among the issues that seemed to me get some support for local districts The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to be the most pressing and the most going into the capital markets to bor- objection, it is so ordered. difficult for local districts to address row money. We changed the arbitrage The Chair would just inform the Sen- was the question of school facilities. rules a little bit. We raised the bond ator that, under a previous order, each The buildings in which many of our cap. So we were able to get some finan- Senator is allowed to speak for up to 10 children go to school are literally fall- cial support but certainly not the $5 minutes as in morning business. ing down around them. Most of these Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN. Thank you billion that we had hoped to get. very much. I am pleased to hear it. I buildings have been built a generation Now the issue has gotten to the top will not take the 10 minutes. ago when I was in school or the Presid- of the pop charts, and polling data tells The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ing Officer was in school. Frankly, over us again that 79 percent of the Amer- ator from Illinois. time, these things just wear down. So ican people think there is an appro- f you can see all over, certainly all over priate Federal role in rebuilding edu- my State of Illinois and, indeed, all cational facilities. OUR CRUMBLING SCHOOLS over the country, that our school fa- This proposal that the President will Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN. Mr. Presi- cilities are crumbling right in front of announce tonight will allow us to ac- dent, tonight the President of the us. Students talk about the fact that cess about $22 billion—now, that is not United States will address the country the windows are broken or the roof the whole $112 billion—but $22 billion in the State of the Union Address and leaks or the lights—it even got to the will help local districts repair their much of the focus of that speech, we point where Charles Schulz with the crumbling schools without having to have been told, will be on the subject of Peanuts cartoon did a series where increase property taxes. It seems to me education, something that I know the Peppermint Patty is sitting in the that that is an absolutely appropriate Presiding Officer has worked on over classroom and raindrops are falling on role for us to take, given the national the years, and certainly I have worked her head. security interests, given the future of on as my No. 1 priority since I came to The point is, we can do better. So I our work force, given the national the U.S. Senate. I am really pleased, commissioned a study by the General stakes in all of this. If we can begin to however, that among the items in the Accounting Office to look at the issue have Federal support of elementary area of education that the President of crumbling schools. They went and secondary education in ways that will touch on is a particular item that around and did a really exhaustive and preserve local control of education but I have labored long and hard on since I highly acclaimed survey in which they allow us to contribute national re- came to the Senate, and that is the documented $112 billion worth of de- sources to the enormous task that is issue of our crumbling schools. ferred needs in terms of our school in- before us, then we would have done our The President will tonight propose frastructure; $112 billion required to re- duty, frankly, by this next generation. an initiative to rebuild our crumbling build the schools, to fix the plants, to So I am very pleased that the cre- schools by making available support provide our children with an environ- ative financing proposal that will be for local efforts to deal with the facili- ment that is suitable for learning. mentioned tonight represents a new di- ties and the infrastructure of their In addition to the aesthetics of it, rection, a new partnership. I believe schools in the respective parts of the that we want our kids to go to class- firmly that the days when we can point country. rooms that are comfortable, consider fingers and say, ‘‘Well, it’s the local The centerpiece of the proposal that for a moment that you cannot use a taxpayers’ fault that the schools are will be announced tonight is a plan to computer unless you plug it into the falling down,’’ or, ‘‘It’s the State gov- provide tax credits to help stimulate wall. If the electrical system is not ernment’s fault the schools are falling local school construction and mod- there, then we will be denying our down,’’ or somebody else’s fault, the ernization. The plan will help States youngsters the opportunity to get days of fingerpointing are over. In fact, and school districts address the enor- trained, denying our work force the op- my mother used to say, when you point mous backlog of deferred maintenance portunity to be trained to compete in a finger, you always have three of them to upgrade their schools to incorporate this global economy. It seems to me pointing back at yourself. and accommodate modern technologies this is something of national impor- If we can begin to have a new kind of and to build new classrooms to accom- tance and import and that it makes partnership where States and local modate soaring enrollment where ap- sense for the Federal Government to governments and the National Govern- propriate. weigh in to help local districts meet ment work together to provide our The plan—and I would like to talk the needs, the $112 billion worth of children with the education that they specifically about it —will propose the needs, all over the country. need and the work force development creation of a new class of zero-interest I started down this trail attempting that our country deserves, we will have bonds which can be used exclusively for to get a modest appropriation. I went discharged our responsibility to them school facilities and infrastructure de- in and got $600 million authorized and and to the future of this Nation. velopment. Instead of receiving inter- $100 million appropriated to this end. We certainly have every opportunity est payments on these bonds, pur- Then in the Congress of 1994, the $100 with this proposal to go forward and chasers of the bonds will instead re- million that I had gotten appropriated pass this legislation. I am hopeful that ceive Federal income tax credits. for rebuilding the crumbling schools we will do better this time around in This innovative plan will stimulate was taken back in the rescission pack- achieving bipartisan support for the at least $22 billion—$22 billion—worth age. So there was no money for it. approach that says this is a new part- of school improvements over the next We started the ball up the hill again, nership; this new partnership will several years. Frankly, it is exactly and the second time around, we were maintain local control and will give, if the kind of new thinking and the kind able to get the support of the White anything, local governments some fi- of new partnership and innovative and House and the Department of Edu- nancial support with regard to the creative financing that we will need to cation, and they proposed a $5 billion challenge they face in rebuilding their address the issue of our crumbling tax credit program to do this. That crumbling schools. school infrastructure. went up through committee and then I am very excited about it, but hav- I would like to take a moment to re- eventually fell because of the lack of ing had two previous successes that visit how this issue came about. Com- support last year. were undone, I am not going to get January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S19 overly excited until such time as the on this matter—that we all ought to ney General then asked the special President actually signs the bill. But I wait and see what the facts are before court of the District of Columbia Cir- am very encouraged, Mr. President, coming to any conclusions, and in the cuit to specifically enlarge Mr. Starr’s that the force of this idea has contin- interim the President ought to be per- jurisdiction so that he could proceed ued to support it and the force of this mitted to carry out his duties because with this investigation. concept means, I think, that it is an they are very, very important duties. Now, we all know that Attorney Gen- idea whose time has come. That being I agree with what Senator LEAHY eral Reno has been very circumspect in the case, I feel very confident that, if said when he recited the issues of for- the independent counsel issue as to ap- not now, we will eventually pass legis- eign policy, Iraq, the State of the pointment and as to extending jurisdic- lation to rebuild our crumbling schools Union, and the matters which the tion—that has been a subject matter so that America’s schoolchildren are President has to deal with. which has been talked about on this given suitable environments in which There have been many reports in the floor a great deal, to a substantial ex- they can learn. press about what Mr. Starr did and how tent by this Senator. But the facts as With that, I thank the Chair and I he got into this investigation and Mr. Starr outlined them are that he yield the floor. Mr. President, I suggest whether his activities were an inappro- proceeded in this way just as outlined, the absence of a quorum. priate extension of what he had been which is entirely appropriate because The PRESIDING OFFICER. The authorized to do prior to the time he of the connection between what hap- clerk will call the roll. took his first steps on this matter in- pened with Ms. Monica Lewinsky and The assistant legislative clerk pro- volving Ms. Monica Lewinsky. Mr. what happened with Mr. Webster ceeded to call the roll. Starr told me this afternoon in a tele- Hubble. That was obviously approved Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask phone conversation that he did engage by Attorney General Reno when she unanimous consent that the order for in a consensual monitoring in the east- then acted on information which Mr. the quorum call be rescinded. ern district of Virginia on a conversa- Starr brought to her to request the spe- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion with Ms. Linda Tripp and Ms. cial court of the District of Columbia objection, it is so ordered. Monica Lewinsky. It was a consensual Circuit to enlarge Mr. Starr’s jurisdic- f monitoring because it was consented to tion. by Ms. Linda Tripp. Mr. Starr told me I asked Mr. Starr further about the RESERVE JUDGMENT that Ms. Linda Tripp had been a wit- other statements which Senator LEAHY Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I have ness on independent counsel matters in had made. I now quote from the tran- sought recognition to comment on the past involving the White House script: statements made earlier today by Sen- Travel Office and Mr. Foster, and that Senator LEAHY: I look at the continuing ator LEAHY concerning Independent the consensual monitoring was under- and very selective leaks and tactics em- ployed by Mr. Starr’s office over the last few Counsel Kenneth Starr. Senator LEAHY taken to corroborate what Ms. Linda has challenged Mr. Starr on a number years and particularly over the last few Tripp had told Mr. Starr independ- days. of items, matters of very substantial ently. concern. I asked not only Mr. Starr about the Mr. Starr said it was an appropriate leaks, which he emphatically denied, I telephoned Mr. Starr to find out exercise of his existing jurisdiction be- what the facts were. Both Senator but also about the composition of the cause in his investigation involving personnel who were handling this sen- LEAHY and I are on the Judiciary Com- Mr. Webster Hubble, Mr. Hubble’s situ- sitive material, and Mr. Starr gave me mittee, which has oversight over the ation involved a matter where an indi- some substantial detail about the at- Department of Justice and also the vidual was involved in providing job ar- torneys who were on the matter in independent counsel. Senator LEAHY rangements for Mr. Hubble outside the terms of their backgrounds and in began his presentation by noting that District of Columbia with a certain terms of their professionalism, which he had spent nearly a decade as a pros- prospective employer. Mr. Starr said Mr. Starr says is the effort made and ecutor, and I have a similar back- that the same person was involved in he thinks is always the effort made, to ground, actually a little longer than a providing a job opportunity for Ms. avoid the leaks. We all know in Wash- decade, but about the same. Senator Monica Lewinsky outside the District ington, DC, or for that matter, any LEAHY then commented about his con- of Columbia with the same prospective place, the difficulty of establishing cern about law enforcement being non- employer and that this connection was leaks, but if someone makes a conten- partisan and nonideological, and on the sufficient for Mr. Starr to proceed with tion, as Senator LEAHY does, as to facts. I most certainly agree with Sen- this consensual monitoring, which Mr. leaks, the question is, what is the proof ator LEAHY on his assertions to that Starr pointed out was done profes- of those leaks. extent. Then Senator LEAHY proceeded sionally by the FBI and, as Mr. Starr Mr. Starr made an emphatic denial to criticize Mr. Starr for conducting a described it, in a completely appro- regarding the leaks, and spoke of the partisan investigation, for making priate manner. Mr. Starr advised that professionalism of the people that have leaks to the press, by coordinating the he then took this matter to the De- the confidential information. investigation with what is going on in partment of Justice after he had com- Senator LEAHY went on to say earlier the civil case involving Ms. Paula pleted the consensual monitoring. today, ‘‘I have seen reports of two Jones, and charging that there was a Mr. President, I will not become in- weekends ago that he,’’ referring to sting operation to engage the President volved here in what the factual allega- Mr. Starr, ‘‘was intent on conducting a of the United States in secretly re- tions are, what Ms. Tripp said or what sting operation to engage the President corded conversations. All of these are Ms. Lewinsky said, because the issue of the United States in secretly re- obviously very serious accusations. which concerns me and the thrust of corded conversations. Have we sunk Mr. President, it seems to me that what Senator LEAHY complained about this low, Mr. President, that we would the current controversy involving the is the propriety of Mr. Starr’s activity, do things like this?″ President and Ms. Monica Lewinsky is and that need not involve the allega- I asked Mr. Starr about that, and he something that ought to be put behind tions and the substance. I think there emphatically denied it. I, too, have the country at the earliest possible has already been enough talk about seen press reports about the proposed time. I made public statements last that, in any event. sting operation, but I think it is very week when the President was ques- Mr. Starr then advised that he took important that as we accord the Presi- tioned about this matter, while Chair- the tape recordings to the Department dent the presumption of innocence and man Arafat was in his office, and said of Justice, met with the senior attor- as we look for proof before coming to that I thought it inappropriate to have ney and the public integrity section. any judgments about anyone, that the that question and bad practice for the There was a collaborative determina- same thing apply to Mr. Kenneth President to respond to that question, tion between the Department of Jus- Starr, the independent counsel, and and made public statements last week tice and independent counsel as to who that a serious accusation about the and over the weekend about what I should carry out the further investiga- sting operation ought to have some au- consider to be an unwise media frenzy tion. Mr. Starr advised that the Attor- thentication and verification before it S20 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 is made on the floor of the U.S. Senate. to be. But it is not the Independent people, these are good times for Amer- At least that is my opinion. Counsel’s conduct at issue here. I think ica. We have more than 14 million new Senator LEAHY went on earlier today the Independent Counsel ought to con- jobs. The lowest unemployment in 24 saying, ‘‘I have seen complaints,’’ he is duct himself in a manner which com- years. The lowest core inflation in 30 referring to Mr. Starr, ‘‘he sought to ports with the manner of decency. That years. Incomes are rising, and we have curse a young woman’’—I asked Ken- is his job and responsibility. Also, I the highest homeownership in history. neth Starr about that, and again he de- think that he is entitled not to be Crime has dropped for a record five nied it in absolute terms—‘‘and threat- vilified in newspaper headlines or years in a row, and the welfare rolls ened her mother and father if she did newspaper stories. But the facts ought are the lowest in 27 years. Our leader- not cooperate.’’ Again, Mr. Starr de- to be ascertained. The facts as Mr. ship in the world is unrivaled. The nied that in absolute terms. Starr outlines them to me justify the state of our union is strong. Senator LEAHY then went on to say, steps that he took. That is not my view But with barely 700 days left in the ‘‘Mr. Starr’s office seems oddly coordi- alone; that is corroborated by what At- 20th Century, this is not a time to rest; nated to aid the civil lawsuit against torney General Reno has done in the it is a time to build, to build the Amer- the President involving the Miss Paula case. ica within our reach. Jones case.’’ Again I asked Mr. Starr Mr. President, in the absence of any An America where everybody has a about that, and it has been denied. Senator on the floor seeking recogni- chance to get ahead with hard work. Mr. President, I make these com- tion, I suggest the absence of a Where every citizen can live in a safe ments after talking to Kenneth Starr, quorum. community. Where families are strong, particularly to state for the record ex- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. GOR- schools are good, and all young people can go on to college. An America where actly how Mr. Starr got into this mat- TON). The clerk will call the roll. ter on the consensual monitoring. A The legislative clerk proceeded to scientists find cures for diseases from consensual monitoring under Virginia call the roll. diabetes to Alzheimers to AIDS. An law is appropriate when one party to Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask America where every child can stretch the conversation agrees to it so that in unanimous consent that the order for a hand across a keyboard and reach the action by Mr. Starr and the FBI the quorum call be rescinded. every book ever written, every paint- ing ever painted, every symphony ever agents in recording the conversation of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without composed. Ms. Monica Lewinsky and Ms. Linda objection, it is so ordered. Where government provides oppor- Tripp, where Ms. Linda Tripp has con- f sented to it—that was a lawful consen- tunity, and citizens honor the respon- sual monitoring—and as explained by MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT sibility to give something back to their communities. An America which leads Mr. Starr, the nexus or connection jus- Messages from the President of the the world to new heights of peace and tifying his conduct was because the United States were communicated to same person had suggested providing a prosperity. the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his This is the America we have begun to job opportunity for Ms. Monica secretaries. build; this is the America we can leave Lewinsky with the same employer who EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED to our children—if we join together to had made similar activity with respect As in executive session the Presiding finish the work at hand. Let us to Mr. Webster Hubble. Officer laid before the Senate messages It would be my hope that as this strengthen our nation for the 21st Cen- from the President of the United matter proceeds, that there would be a tury. States submitted sundry nominations Rarely have Americans lived through toning down of the decibel level and a which were referred to the appropriate so much change, in so many ways, in so real effort made to find out what the committees. short a time. Quietly but with gather- facts are before accusations are made (The nominations received today are ing force, the ground has shifted be- against anybody. I think that applies printed at the end of the Senate pro- neath our feet, as we move into an in- to President Clinton, as I said so last ceedings.) formation age, a global economy, a week and over the weekend, and ap- f truly new world. plies to Mr. Starr, and there has been a For five years now, we have met the concern expressed that there is now an REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE challenge of these changes as Ameri- orchestrated effort made to discredit UNION—MESSAGE FROM THE cans have at every turning point—by Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr. I PRESIDENT—PM 84 renewing the very idea of America; do not know whether that is true or The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- widening the circle of opportunity, not. There have been a number of fore the Senate the following message deepening the meaning of our freedom, statements coming out, but whatever from the President of the United forging a more perfect union. the charges and accusations that were States, together with an accompanying We have shaped a new kind of govern- made against anybody—President Clin- report; which was ordered to lie on the ment for the Information Age. I thank ton, Independent Counsel Starr, any- table. the Vice President for his leadership one—they ought to be backed up by the and the Congress for its support in facts and not a recitation of something The PRESIDENT. Mr. Speaker, Mr. building a government that is leaner, that appeared in the newspaper where Vice President, Members of the 105th more flexible, a catalyst for new ideas. we know of the questionable reliability Congress, distinguished guests, my fel- Most of all, a government that gives of what appears in the press. low Americans: the American people the tools they The real issue here is not necessarily Since the last time we met in this need to make the most of their own what Mr. Starr has done but what the chamber, America has lost two patriots lives. underlying facts are on the substantive and fine public servants. Though they We have moved past the sterile de- matter at issue. If Mr. Starr has acted sat on opposite sides of the aisle, Rep- bate between those who say govern- in an inappropriate manner, that can resentatives Walter Capps and SONNY ment is the enemy and those who say be reviewed at some time. When you BONO shared a deep love for this House government is the answer. My fellow deal with issues such as those involved and an unshakeable commitment to Americans, we have found a third way. here, we are not looking at a respective improving the lives of all our people. In We have the smallest government in 35 criminal case where the admissible evi- the past few weeks they have been eu- years, but a more progressive one. We dence is judged on certain standards. logized; tonight, let us send a message have a smaller government, but a We are looking at a real determination to their families and friends—let us stronger nation. to find what the facts are so that we celebrate their lives, and give thanks We are moving steadily toward an can make a determination as to what for their service to their nation. even stronger America in the 21st Cen- ought to be done in this matter. For 209 years, it has been the Presi- tury. An economy that offers oppor- It is my view that once the facts are dent’s duty to report to you on the tunity. A society rooted in responsibil- asserted, there will be general agree- State of the Union. Because of the hard ity. And a nation that lives as a com- ment about what the conclusions ought work and high purpose of the American munity. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S21 AN ECONOMY THAT OFFERS OPPORTUNITY We’ll start by conducting nonpartisan elementary and secondary schools the First, Americans in this chamber and forums in every region of the country, best in the world, too—by raising across our nation have pursued a new and I hope that lawmakers of both par- standards, raising expectations, and strategy for prosperity: Fiscal dis- ties will participate. We will host a raising accountability. cipline to cut interest rates and spur White House conference on Social Se- Thanks to the actions of this Con- growth. Investments in education and curity in December. And one year from gress last year, we will soon have, for skills, in science and technology and now, I will convene the leaders of Con- the first time, a voluntary national transportation, to prepare our people gress to craft historic, bipartisan legis- test based on national standards in 4th for the new economy. New markets for lation to achieve a landmark for our grade reading and 8th grade math. Par- American products and American generation—a Social Security system ents have a right to know whether workers. that is strong in the 21st Century. their children are mastering the basics. When I took office, the deficit for In an economy that honors oppor- And every parent already knows the 1998 was projected to be $357 billion, tunity, all Americans must be able to key: good teachers and small classes. and heading higher. This year, our defi- reap the rewards of prosperity. Tonight I propose the first ever na- cit is projected to be $10 billion, and Because these times are good, we can tional effort to reduce class size in the heading lower. afford to take one simple, sensible step early grades. My balanced budget will For three decades, six Presidents to help millions of workers struggling help to hire 100,000 new teachers who have come before you to warn of the to provide for their families: We should have passed a state competency test. damage deficits pose to the nation. To- raise the minimum wage. With these teachers, we will reduce night, I come before you to announce The information age is first and fore- class size in the first, second, and third that the federal deficit—once so incom- most an education age . . . in which grades to an average of 18 students a prehensibly large that it had eleven ze- education must start at birth and con- class. roes—will be, simply . . . zero. tinue throughout a lifetime. If I’ve got the math right, more We will submit to Congress for 1999 Last year, from this podium, I said teachers teaching smaller classes re- the first balanced budget in 30 years. education was our highest priority. I quires more classrooms. So I also pro- And if we hold fast to fiscal dis- laid out a ten point plan to move us pose a school construction tax cut to cipline, we may balance the budget this forward, and urged us all to make sure help communities modernize or build year—four years ahead of schedule. politics ends at the schoolhouse door. 5,000 schools. Turning a sea of red ink into black is Since then, this Congress and the We must also demand accountability. no miracle. It is the product of hard American people have responded, in the When we promote a child from grade to work by the American people and of most important year for education in a grade who hasn’t mastered the work, we do that child no favors. It is time to two visionary actions in Congress—the generation . . . expanding public school end social promotion in America’s courageous vote in 1993 that led to a choice . . . opening the way to 3,000 charter schools . . . working to con- schools. cut in the deficit of 90% . . . and the Last year, in Chicago, they made nect every classroom to the informa- historic bipartisan balanced budget that decision—not to hold children tion superhighway . . . committing to agreement passed by this Congress. back, but to lift them up. Chicago expand Head Start to 1 million children And if we maintain our resolve, we will stopped social promotion, and started . . . launching America Reads, sending produce balanced budgets as far as the mandatory summer school to help stu- eye can see. thousands of college students into our dents who are behind to catch up. I We must not go back to unwise schools to make sure all our 8 year olds proposed an effort to help other com- spending, or untargeted tax cuts, that can read. munities follow Chicago’s lead. Let’s Last year I proposed, and you passed risk reopening the deficit. Last year, say to them: Stop promoting children we enacted targeted tax cuts, so that .. . 220,000 new Pell Grant scholarships who don’t learn, and we will give you typical middle class families will now for deserving students. Student loans the tools you need to make sure they have the lowest tax in 20 years. are already less expensive and easier to do. My plan to balance the budget next repay, and now you can deduct the in- I also ask this Congress to support year includes new investments and new terest. Families all over America can our effort to enlist colleges and univer- tax cuts targeted to the needs of work- put savings into our new, tax free edu- sities to reach out to disadvantaged ing families: for education, child care, cation IRAs. And this year, for the first children starting in the 6th grade—to and the environment. two years of college, families will get a give them guidance and hope so they But whether the issue is tax cuts or $1,500 tax cut—a Hope Scholarship that too can go on to college. spending, I ask all of you to meet this will cover the cost of most community As we enter the 21st Century, the test: approve only those priorities that college tuition. And for junior and sen- global economy requires us to seek op- can actually be accomplished without ior year, graduate school, and job portunity not just at home, but in all adding a dime to the deficit. training, there’s a lifetime learning the markets of the world. We must If we balance the budget for next credit. shape this global economy, not shrink year, it is projected that we will then So I have something to say to each from it. In the last five years, we have have a sizeable surplus in the years im- and every American family listening led the way in opening new markets, mediately afterward. What should we tonight: your children can go on to col- with 240 trade agreements that remove do with this projected surplus? lege. If you know a child from a poor foreign barriers to products bearing the I have a simple four word answer: family, tell her not to give up. She can proud stamp, ‘‘Made in the USA.’’ Save Social Security first. go to college. If you know struggling Today, record high exports account Tonight, I propose that we reserve young parents who are worried they for fully one third of our economic 100% of the surplus—that’s every penny won’t be able to save for their chil- growth. I want to keep them going, be- of any surplus—until we have taken all dren’s education, you tell them not to cause that’s the way to keep American the measures necessary to strengthen give up. Their children can go on to growing and to advance a safer, more the Social Security system for the 21st college. If you know somebody caught stable world. Century. in a dead-end job, afraid he can’t afford This is a great opportunity for Amer- Let us say to all Americans watching the classes that will get him better ica. I know there is opposition to more tonight—whether you are 70 . . . or 50 jobs for the rest of his life, tell him not comprehensive trade agreements, root- . . . or just beginning to pay into the to give up. He can go to college. ed in two fears; first that our trading system—Social Security will be there We can make college as universal as partners will have lower environmental when you need it. Let us, tonight, high school is today. And my friends, and labor standards which will give make this commitment: Social Secu- this will change the face of 21st Cen- them an unfair advantage in our mar- rity first. tury America. kets—and do their own people no fa- I urge all Americans to join us—in We have opened wide the doors of the vors; and, second, that with more facing these issues squarely, and form- world’s best system of higher edu- trade, more of our workers will lose ing a true consensus on how to proceed. cation. Now we must make our public their jobs and have to start over. S22 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 We should seek to advance worker Our policy is clear. No nation can re- need. You have the right to emergency and environmental standards around cover if it does not reform itself. But room care, wherever and whenever you the world. It should be a part of our when nations are willing to undertake need it. You have the right to keep trade agenda. But we can’t influence serious economic reform, we should your medical records confidential. Tra- other countries’ decisions if we send a help them to do it. So I call on Con- ditional care or managed care, every message to them that we’re backing gress to renew America’s commitment American deserves quality care. away from trade. to the International Monetary Fund. Millions of Americans between the This year, I will send legislation to Preparing for a far-off storm that ages of 55 and 65 have lost their health Congress, and ask other nations to join may reach our shores is far wiser than insurance. Some are retired; some are us, to fight the most intolerable labor ignoring the thunder until the clouds laid off; some lost their coverage when practice of all—abusive child labor. are overhead. their spouses retire. After a lifetime of We should also offer help and hope to A SOCIETY ROOTED IN RESPONSIBILITY work, they are left with nowhere to those Americans temporarily left be- A strong nation rests on the rock of turn. So I ask the Congress: let these hind by the global marketplace, or by responsibility. hardworking Americans buy into the the march of technology. A society rooted in responsibility Medicare system. It won’t add a dime That is why we have more than dou- must first promote the value of work, to the deficit—but the peace of mind it bled funding for training dislocated not welfare. We can be proud that after will provide will be priceless. workers since 1993—and if my new decades of finger pointing and failure, Next, we must help parents protect budget is adopted, we will triple it. together we ended the old welfare sys- their children from the gravest health That is why we must do more, more tem. Now we are replacing welfare threat they face: an epidemic of teen quickly, to help workers who lose their checks with paychecks. smoking, spread by multimillion dollar jobs for any reason. We help commu- Last year, after a record four year marketing campaigns. nities when their military base closes. decline in welfare rolls, I challenged So I challenge Congress: let’s pass bi- We ought to help them in the same way our nation to move two million more partisan, comprehensive legislation if their factory closes. that will improve public health, pro- And that is why, again, I ask the Americans off welfare by the year 2000. tect tobacco farmers, and change the Congress to continue its bipartisan I am pleased to report that we have way tobacco companies do business for- work to consolidate the tangle of train- also met that goal—two years ahead of ever. Let’s do what it takes to bring ing programs into a GI Bill for Work- schedule. teen smoking down. Let’s raise the ers, a simple skills grant so people can This is a grand achievement, the sum move quickly to new jobs and higher of many acts of individual courage, price of cigarettes by up to $1.50 a pack incomes. persistence and hope. For 13 years, over the next ten years, with penalties Change is not always easy, but we Elaine Kinslow of Indianapolis, Indiana on the tobacco industry if it keeps have to reap its benefits. And remem- was on and off welfare. Today, she is a marketing to kids. Tomorrow, like ber the big picture: While we have been dispatcher with a van company. She’s every day, 3000 children will start entering into hundreds of new trade saved enough money to move her fam- smoking. 1000 of them will die early as agreements, we have been creating mil- ily to a good neighborhood. And she’s a result. Let this Congress be remem- lions of new jobs. helping other welfare recipients get to bered as the Congress that saved their So this year we will forge new part- work. lives. nerships with Latin America, Asia and Elaine Kinslow and all those like her In the new economy, most parents Europe. We should pass the new Afri- are the real heroes of the welfare revo- work, harder than ever. They face a can Trade Act. lution; there are millions just like her constant struggle to balance their obli- And I renew my request for the fast across America. I am happy she could gations to be good workers—and their track negotiating authority necessary join the First Lady tonight. Elaine, we even more important obligations to be to open more new markets and create are very proud of you. good parents. more new jobs, which every President We must all do more to make welfare The Family and Medical Leave Act has had for two decades. reform a success—providing child care, was the very first bill I signed into law. Whether we like it or not, in ways helping families move closer to avail- I ask you to extend the law to cover 10 that are mostly positive, the world’s able jobs, challenging more companies million more workers, and to give par- economies are more and more inter- to join the welfare-to-work partner- ents time off for parent-teacher con- connected. ship, increasing child support collec- ferences and doctor’s visits. Today, an economic crisis anywhere tions from deadbeat parents who have Child care is the next frontier. Last can affect economies everywhere. Re- a duty to support their own children. I year, the First Lady and I hosted the cent months have brought serious fi- also want to thank Congress for restor- very first White House conference on nancial problems to Thailand, Indo- ing some benefits to immigrants who child care. From all corners of Amer- nesia, South Korea and beyond. are here legally and working hard—and ica, we heard the same message: we Why should Americans be concerned I ask you to finish the job this year. must raise the quality of child care and about this? We must make it possible for hard- make it safer and more affordable. First, these countries are our cus- working families to meet their most Here is my plan: Help families to pay tomers—and if they sink into reces- important responsibilities. for child care for one million more sion, they won’t be able to buy the Two years ago, we helped guarantee children. Scholarships and background goods we want to sell them. They are that Americans keep their health in- checks for child care workers, and a also our competitors—and if their cur- surance when they change jobs. Last new emphasis on early learning. Tax rencies lose their value, the price of year, we extended health care to up to credits for businesses that provide their goods will drop, flooding our mar- 5 million children. This year, I chal- child care for their employees. ket and others with cheap goods, mak- lenge Congress to take the next his- And a larger child care tax credit for ing it tougher for our people to com- toric steps. working families—so that if you pass pete. Finally, they are our strategic 160 million Americans are in man- my plan a family of four with an in- partners. Their stability bolsters our aged care plans. These plans can save come of $35,000 and high child care security. money and can improve care. But med- costs will no longer pay a penny of fed- The American economy remains ical decisions should be made by medi- eral income tax. sound and strong—and I want to keep cal doctors, not insurance company ac- You know, I have often wondered it that way. But because the turmoil in countants. how my mother—as a young widow— Asia will have an impact on all the I urge the Congress to write into law would have been able to go away to world’s economies, including ours, a Consumer Bill of Rights that says school if my grandparents had not been making that negative impact as small this: You have the right to know all able to care for me. She and I were as possible is the right thing to do for your medical options—not just the lucky. How many other families never a safer world—and the right thing to do cheapest. You have the right to choose get that same opportunity? We don’t for America. the doctor you want for the care you know the answer to that question. But January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S23 we do know what the answer should be: Within days, I will ask the Senate for Saddam Hussein has spent the better Not a single family should have to its advice and consent to make Hun- part of this decade, and much of his na- choose between the job they need and gary, Poland and the Czech Republic tion’s wealth, not on providing for the the child they love. the newest members of NATO. For fifty Iraqi people but on developing nuclear, A society rooted in responsibility years, NATO contained Communism chemical and biological weapons—and must provide safe streets, safe schools, and kept America and Europe secure. the missiles to deliver them. The safe neighborhoods. These three formerly Communist coun- United Nations weapons inspectors We are pursuing a strategy of more tries have said ‘‘yes’’ to democracy. I have done a remarkable job, finding police, tougher punishment and smart- ask the Senate to say yes to them—our and destroying more of Iraq’s arsenal er prevention, with crimefighting part- new allies. than was destroyed during the Gulf nerships with local law enforcement By taking in new members and work- War itself. Now, Saddam Hussein wants and citizen groups. ing closely with new partners, includ- to stop them from completing their I can report to you tonight that it is ing Russia and Ukraine, NATO can mission. working. Violent crime is down, rob- help to assure that Europe is a strong- I know I speak for everyone in this bery is down, assault is down, burglary hold for peace in the 21st Century. chamber, Republicans and Democrats, Next, I will ask Congress to continue is down . . . for five years in a row, all when I say to Saddam Hussein: You its support for our troops and their across America. cannot defy the will of the world. You mission in Bosnia. This Christmas, Hil- Now we need to finish the job of put- have used weapons of mass destruction lary and I traveled to Sarajevo with ting 100,000 more police on the streets. before. We are determined to deny you Senator and Mrs. Dole and a bipartisan Again I ask Congress to pass a juve- the capacity to use them again. nile crime bill that provides more pros- Congressional delegation. We saw chil- Last year, the Senate ratified the ecutors and probation officers to crack dren playing on the streets, where two Chemical Weapons Convention to pro- down on gangs, guns and drugs, and bar years ago they were hiding from snip- tect our soldiers and citizens from poi- violent juveniles from buying guns for ers and shells. Shops are filled with son gas. Now, we must act to prevent life. food, cafes alive with conversation. And I ask you to dramatically ex- The progress is unmistakable—but the use of disease as a weapon of war pand our support for after-school pro- not yet irreversible. To take firm root, and terror. The Biological Weapons grams. Most juvenile crime is commit- Bosnia’s fragile peace still needs the Convention has been in effect for 23 ted between the hours of 3 in the after- support of American and allied troops years. The rules are good, but the en- noon and 8 at night. We can keep so when the current NATO mission ends forcement is weak. We must strengthen many of our children out of trouble in in June. Senator Dole said it best: this it with a new international inspection the first place if we give them some- is like being ahead in the fourth quar- system to detect and deter cheating. place to go other than the streets. ter of a football game. Now is not the In the months ahead, I will pursue Drug use is on the decline. I thank time to walk off the field and forfeit our security strategy with old allies in General Barry McCaffrey for his lead- the victory. Asia and Europe and new partners from ership, and I thank this Congress for I wish all of you could have seen our Africa to India and Pakistan . . . from passing the biggest anti-drug budget in troops in Tuzla. They are very proud of South America to China. And from Bel- history. Now I ask for the resources to what they are doing in Bosnia. And fast, to Korea to the Middle East, America is very proud of them. One of hire, 1,000 new border patrol agents, America will continue to stand with those brave soldiers is sitting with the and to deploy sophisticated new tech- those who stand for peace. First Lady tonight—Army Sergeant nologies, to help close the door on Finally, it’s long past time to make Michael Tolbert. His father was a deco- drugs at our borders. good on our debt to the United Nations. rated Vietnam vet. After college in Police, prosecutors, and prevention More and more, we are working with Colorado, he joined the Army. And last programs, good as they are, can’t work other nations to achieve common year, he led an infantry unit that if the court system doesn’t work. goals. If we want America to lead, we stopped a mob of extremists from tak- Today, there are large numbers of va- must set a good example. As we see so ing over a radio station that is a voice cancies in the federal courts. Here is clearly in Bosnia, allies who share our of democracy and tolerance in Bosnia. goals can also share our burdens. In what the Chief Justice of the United In Bosnia and around the world, our this new era, our freedom and inde- States wrote: ‘‘[Judicial] vacancies men and women in uniform always do cannot remain at such high levels in- their mission well. Our mission must pendence are actually enriched, not definitely without eroding the quality be to keep them well-trained and ready impoverished, by our increasing inter- of justice.’’ I ask the United States .. . to improve their quality of life . .. dependence with other nations. Senate to heed this plea, and vote on and to provide the 21st Century weap- A NATION THAT LIVES BY COMMUNITY the highly qualified judicial nominees ons they need to defeat any enemy. Our Founders set America on a per- before you, up or down. I also ask Congress to join me in pur- manent course toward ‘‘A more perfect We must exercise responsibility not suing an ambitious agenda to reduce union.’’ It is a journey we can only only at home but abroad. the serious threat of weapons of mass make together—living as one commu- On the eve of a new century, we have destruction. nity. the power and the duty to build a new This year, four decades after it was First of all, we must continue to re- era of peace and security. But today’s first proposed by President Eisen- form our government—the instrument possibilities are not tomorrow’s guar- hower, a comprehensive nuclear test of our national community. antees. ban treaty is within our reach. By end- America must stand up for its inter- ing nuclear testing, we can help to pre- Everyone knows elections have be- ests and stand against the poisoned ap- vent the development of new and more come too expensive, fueling a fundrais- peals of extreme nationalism. We must dangerous weapons and make it more ing arms race. This year, by March 6, combat an unholy axis of new threats difficult for non-nuclear states to build the Senate will vote on bipartisan cam- from terrorists, international crimi- them. I am pleased to announce that paign finance reform proposed by Sen- nals and drug traffickers. These 21st four former chairmen of the Joint ators MCCAIN and FEINGOLD. Let’s be Century predators feed on technology Chiefs of Staff—Generals John clear: a vote against McCain-Feingold and the free flow of information, ideas Shalikashvili, Colin Powell, David is a vote for soft money, for the status and people. And they will be all the Jones and Admiral William Crowe— quo. I ask you to strengthen our de- more lethal if weapons of mass destruc- have endorsed this treaty. I ask the mocracy and pass campaign finance re- tion fall into their hands. Senate to approve it—this year. form. To meet these challenges, we are Together, we also must confront new Even more, we must address the rea- helping to write international rules of hazards: chemical and biological weap- son for the explosion in campaign the road for the 21st Century, protect- ons and the outlaw states, terrorists costs—the high cost of media advertis- ing those who join the family of na- and organized criminals seeking to ac- ing. I will formally request that the tions, and isolating those who do not. quire them. Federal Communications Commission S24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 act to provide free or reduced cost tele- The vast majority of scientists have this continuing American challenge. vision time for candidates. The air- concluded unequivocally that if we do But we will only move forward if all waves are a public trust, and broad- not reduce the emissions of greenhouse Americans—including every one of you casters also have a responsibility to gases, at some point in the next cen- watching at home tonight—are also help strengthen our democracy. tury we will disrupt our climate and committed to this cause. Under the leadership of Vice Presi- put our children and grandchildren at We must work together, learn to- dent GORE, we have reduced the federal risk. This past December, America led gether, live together, and serve to- payroll by 300,000 workers, cut 16,000 the world to reach a historic agree- gether. On the forge of common enter- pages of regulations, eliminated hun- ment committing nations to reduce prise Americans of all backgrounds can dreds of programs, and improved the greenhouse gas emissions through mar- hammer out a common identity. We operations of virtually every agency. ket forces, new technology and energy see that in the United States military, But we can do more. efficiency. in the Peace Corps, in AmeriCorps, Like every taxpayer, I am outraged We have it in our power to act right wherever people of all races and back- by the reports of abuses by the IRS. We here, right now. I propose $6 billion in grounds come together in a shared en- need some changes there: new citizen tax cuts and research and development deavor. advocacy panels, a stronger taxpayer to encourage innovation, renewable en- With shared values, meaningful op- advocate, phone lines open 24 hours a ergy, fuel efficient cars, energy effi- portunities, honest communication, day, relief for innocent taxpayers. Last cient homes. and citizen service, we can unite a di- year, by an overwhelming bipartisan Every time we have acted to heal our verse people in freedom and mutual re- margin, the House passed sweeping IRS environment, pessimists have said it spect. We are many. We must be one. reforms. This bill must not languish in would hurt our economy. Well, today THE MILLENNIUM—GIFTS TO THE FUTURE the Senate. Tonight I challenge the our economy is the strongest in a gen- In that spirit, let us lift our eyes to Senate: pass our bipartisan package of eration—and our air and water are the the new millennium. How will we mark IRS reforms as your first order of busi- cleanest in a generation. Americans that passage? ness. have always found a way to grow the This year, Hillary and I launched the A nation that lives as a community economy and clean the environment at White House Millennium Program to must value its communities. the same time. And when it comes to promote America’s creativity and inno- For the past five years, we have global warming, we’ll do it again. vation, and to preserve our heritage worked to bring the spark of private Finally, community means living by and culture into the 21st Century. Our enterprise into inner city and poor the defining American value—the ideal culture lives in every community—and rural areas—with community develop- heard round the world—that we are all every community has places of historic ment banks, more commercial loans created equal. value that tell our stories as Ameri- Throughout our history, we have not into poor neighborhoods, cleanups of cans. We should protect them. I am always honored this ideal—and we have polluted sites for development. Under proposing a public private partnership never fully lived up to it. Often it is the continued leadership of the Vice to advance our arts and humanities easier to believe that our differences President, we propose to triple the and to celebrate the millennium by matter more than what we have in number of empowerment zones, which saving America’s treasures, great and common. It may be easier, but it is give businesses incentives to invest in wrong. small. poor areas and create jobs. We also What must we do in our day and gen- While we honor the past, let us imag- should give poor families more help to eration to make sure that America ine the future. The entire store of human knowledge move into homes of their own. And we truly becomes one nation, even as we now doubles every five years. In the should use tax cuts to spur the con- become more and more diverse? struction of more low income housing. The answer cannot be to dwell on our 1980s, scientists identified the gene Last year this Congress took strong differences, but to build on our shared causing cystic fibrosis—it took 9 years. action to help the District of Columbia. values. We all cherish family and faith, Last year, we located the gene that Let us renew our resolve to make this work and community, freedom and re- causes Parkinson’s Disease—in only 9 capital city a great city for all who live sponsibility. We all want our children days. Within a decade, ‘‘gene chips’’ and visit here. to grow up in a world where their tal- will offer a roadmap for prevention of Our cities are the vibrant hubs of our ents are matched by their opportuni- illness throughout a lifetime. Soon, we great metropolitan areas. They are ties. will be able to carry all the phone calls still the gateways for new immigrants, I have launched a national initiative on Mother’s Day on a single strand of from every continent, coming to work on race to help us to recognize our fiber the width of a human hair. A for their own American Dream. Let’s common interests and bridge the op- child born in 1998 may well live to see keep our cities going strong into the portunity gaps that keep us from be- the 22nd Century. 21st Century. coming One America. Tonight, as part of our gift to the Our communities are only as healthy Let us begin by recognizing what we millennium, I propose a 21st Century as the air our children breathe, the still must overcome. Discrimination Research Fund for pathbreaking sci- water they drink, the Earth they will against any American is un-American. entific inquiry. This will be the largest inherit. We must vigorously enforce the laws funding increase in history for the Na- Last year, we put in place the tough- that make it illegal. I ask your help to tional Institutes of Health, the Na- est-ever controls on smog and soot. We end the backlog at the Equal Employ- tional Science Foundation, and the Na- moved to protect Yellowstone, the Ev- ment Opportunity Commission. 60,000 tional Cancer Institute. We have al- erglades, Lake Tahoe. We expanded of our fellow citizens are waiting in ready discovered genes for breast can- every community’s right to know line for justice, and we should act now cer and diabetes. I ask you to support about the toxics that threaten their to end that wait. this initiative, so that ours will be the children. We also should recognize that the generation that finally wins the war Yesterday, our food safety plan took greatest progress we can make toward against cancer . . . and begins a revolu- effect, using new science to protect building one America lies in the tion in our fight against all deadly dis- consumers from dangers like e-coli and progress we make for all Americans. eases. salmonella. When we open the doors of college to As important as rapid scientific Tonight, I ask you to join me in all Americans, when we rid all our progress is, science must continue to launching a new Clean Water Initia- streets of crime, when there are jobs serve humanity, never the other way tive, a far-reaching new effort to clean available to people from all neighbor- around. We must prevent the misuse of our rivers, lakes and coastal waters. hoods, when we make sure that all par- genetic tests to discriminate against Yet our overriding environmental ents have the children they need, we any American. And we must ratify the challenge is a worldwide problem re- help to build one nation. ethical consensus of the scientific and quiring worldwide action: the gather- We, in this chamber and in govern- religious communities, and ban the ing crisis of global warming. ment, must do all we can to address cloning of human beings. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S25 We should enable all the world’s peo- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE H.R. 595. An Act to designate the Federal ple to explore the far reaches of cyber- RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT building and United States courthouse lo- space. cated at 475 Mulberry Street in Macon, Geor- Under the authority of the order of gia, as the ‘‘William Augustus Bootle Fed- The first time I reported to you on the Senate of January 7, 1997, the Sec- eral Building and United States Court- the State of the Union, only a handful retary of the Senate, on December 4, house’’. of physicists used the World Wide Web. 1997, during the adjournment of the H.R. 1262. An Act to authorize appropria- Now, in schools, libraries, homes and Senate, received a message from the tions for the Securities and Exchange Com- businesses, millions of Americans surf House of Representatives announcing mission for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and for the Net every day. that the Speaker pro tempore (Mrs. other purposes. H.R. 1476. An Act to settle certain We must give parents the tools they MORELLA) has signed the following en- Miccosukee Indian land takings claims with- need to protect their children from in- rolled bills and joint resolution: in the State of Florida. appropriate material on the Internet. H.R. 1604. An Act to provide for the divi- H.R. 2165. An Act to extend the deadline And the Internet is an exploding global sion, use, and distribution of judgment funds under the Federal Power Act applicable to marketplace of ideas as well as com- of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of the construction of FERC Project Number Michigan pursuant to dockets numbered 18– merce. 3862 in the State of Iowa, and for other pur- E, 58, 364, and 18–R before the Indian Claims poses. I ask Congress to step up support for Commission. H.R. 2007. An Act to amend the Act that building the next generation Internet, H.R. 1658. An Act to reauthorize and amend authorized the Canadian River reclamation which will operate up to a thousand the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act project, Texas, to direct the Secretary of the times faster than today. and related laws. Interior to allow use of the project distribu- H.R. 2265. An Act to amend the provisions tion system to transport water from sources Even as we explore innerspace, in the of titles 17 and 18, United States Code, to other than the project. new millennium we will open new fron- provide greater copyright protection by H.R. 2207. An Act to amend the Federal tiers in outer space. amending the criminal copyright infringe- Water Pollution Control Act concerning a Throughout history, humankind has ments provisions, and for other purposes. proposal to construct a deep ocean outfall off H.R. 2476. An Act to amend title 49, United had only one place to call home—the the coast of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. States Code, to require the National Trans- H.R. 2233. An Act to assist in the conserva- planet Earth. Beginning this year, 1998, portation Safety Board and individual for- tion of coral reefs. men and women from 16 countries will eign air carriers to address the needs of fami- build a foothold in the heavens—the lies of passengers involved in aircraft acci- The message also announced that the international space station. With its dents involving foreign air carriers. House has agreed to the following con- vast expanses, scientists and engineers H.R. 2796. An Act to authorize the reim- current resolutions, in which it re- will set sail on this uncharted sea of bursement of members of the Army deployed quests the concurrence of the Senate: to Europe in support of operations in Bosnia H. Con. Res. 137. Concurrent Resolution ex- limitless mystery and unlimited poten- for certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred tial. pressing the sense of the House of Represent- by the members during the period beginning atives concerning the urgent need for an And this October, a true American on October 1, 1996, and ending on May 31, international criminal tribunal to try mem- hero, a veteran pilot of 149 combat mis- 1997. bers of the Iraqi regime for crimes against sions, and one five hour space flight H.R. 2977. An Act to amend the Federal Ad- humanity. visory Committee Act to clarify public dis- H. Con. Res. 197. Concurrent Resolution that changed the world, will return to closure requirements that are applicable to the heavens. calling for the resignation or removal from the National Academy of Sciences and the office of Sara E. Lister, Assistant Secretary Godspeed, John Glenn. National Academy of Public Administration. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Af- You will carry with you America’s H.R. 2979. An Act to authorize acquisition fairs. of certain real property for the Library of hopes, and on your uniform you will Congress, and for other purposes. At 4:01 p.m. a message from the carry America’s flag, marking the un- H.R. 3025. An Act to amend the Federal broken connection between the deeds charter for Group Hospitalization and Medi- House of Representatives, delivered by of America’s past and the daring of cal Services, Inc., and for other purposes. Mr. Hays, one of its reading clerks, an- America’s future. H.R. 3034. An Act to amend section 13031 of nounced that the House has passed the the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconcili- following bill, without amendment: Nearly 200 years ago, a tattered flag, ation Act of 1985, relating to customers user its broad stripes and bright stars still S. 1564. An Act to provide redress for inad- fees, to allow the use of such fees to provide equate restitution of assets seized by the gleaming through the smoke of a fierce for customs inspectional personnel in con- United States Government during World War battle, moved Francis Scott Key to nection with the arrival of passengers in II which belonged to victims of the Holo- scribble a few words on the back of an Florida, and for other purposes. caust, and for other purposes. H.J. Res. 95. Joint Resolution granting the envelope. Those words became our na- The message also announced that the tional anthem. Today, that Star Span- consent of Congress to the Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact. House has agreed to the following reso- gled Banner, along with the Declara- H.J. Res. 96. Joint Resolution granting the lutions: tion of Independence, the Constitution, consent and approval of Congress for the H. Res. 336. Resolution stating that the and the Bill of Rights are on display State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Clerk of the House informs the Senate that just a short walk from here. They are Virginia, and the District of Columbia to a quorum of the House is present and that America’s treasures, and we must save amend the Washington Metropolitan Area the House is ready to proceed with business. and preserve them for the ages. I ask Transit Regulation Compact. H. Res. 338. Resolution stating that the all Americans to support our project to Under the authority of the order of House has heard with profound sorrow of the restore all of our treasures so that gen- the Senate of January 7, 1997, the en- death of the Honorable Sonny Bono, a Rep- erations of the 21st Century can see for rolled bills were signed on December 4, resentative from the State of California. themselves the images and the words 1997 during the adjournment of the The message further announced that that are the old and continuing glory Senate by the President pro tempore the House has agreed to the following of America. (Mr. THURMOND). concurrent resolution, in which it re- An America that has continued to f quests the concurrence of the Senate: H. Con. Res. 201. Concurrent Resolution rise through every age, against every MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE challenge; a people of great works and providing for an adjournment of both At 11:46 a.m., a message from the Houses. greater possibilities, who have always House of Representatives, delivered by found the wisdom and strength to come f Ms. Goetz, one of its reading clerks, an- together as one nation—to widen the MEASURES REFERRED nounced that the House has passed the circle of opportunity—to deepen the following bills, in which it requests the The following bills were read the first meaning of our freedom—to form that concurrence of the Senate: and second times by unanimous con- more perfect union. Let that be our sent and referred as indicated: gift to the 21st Century. H.R. 548. An Act to designate the United States courthouse located at 500 Pearl Street H.R. 548. An Act to designate the United God Bless You, and God Bless the in New York City, New York, as the ‘‘Ted States courthouse located at 500 Pearl Street United States of America. Weiss United States Courthouse’’. in New York City, New York, as the ‘‘Ted S26 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 Weiss United States Courthouse’’; to the ary 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April vember 4, 1997; to the Committee on the Ju- Committee on Environment and Public 11, 1986, to the Committee on Appropriations, diciary. Works. and to the Committee on the Budget. EC–3295. A communication from the Sec- H.R. 1262. An Act to authorize appropria- EC–3283. A communication from the Acting retary of the Navy, transmitting, pursuant tions for the Securities and Exchange Com- Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), to law, a proposal to transfer an aircraft car- mission for fiscal years 1998 and 1999, and for transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice of rier; to the Committee on Armed Services. other purposes; to the Committee on Bank- fund transfers; to the Committee on Appro- EC–3296. A communication from the Direc- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. priations. tor of the Office of Regulations Management, H.R. 1476. An Act to settle certain EC–3284. A communication from the Chief, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, transmit- Miccosukee Indian land takings claims with- Programs and Legislation Division, Office of ting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Death in the State of Florida; to the Committee on Legislative Liaison, Department of the Air of Appellant During Pendency of Appeal’’ Indian Affairs. Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- (RIN2900–AI86) received on October 21, 1997; H.R. 2165. An Act to extend the deadline port of a cost comparison at Kirtland Air to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. under the Federal Power Act applicable to Force Base, New Mexico; to the Committee EC–3297. A communication from the Direc- the construction of FERC Project Number on Armed Services. tor of the Office of Regulations Management, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, transmit- 3862 in the State of Iowa, and for other pur- EC–3285. A communication from the Chief, ting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Veter- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- Programs and Legislation Division, Office of ans and Reservist Education: Additional ural Resources. Legislative Liaison, Department of the Air Educational Assistance While Serving the H.R. 2007. An Act to amend the Act that Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Selected Reserve’’ (RIN2900–AI79) received on authorized the Canadian River reclamation port of a cost comparison at MacDill Air October 24, 1997; to the Committee on Veter- project, Texas, to direct the Secretary of the Force Base, Florida; to the Committee on Armed Services. ans’ Affairs. Interior to allow use of the project distribu- EC–3298. A communication from the Direc- tion system to transport water from sources EC–3286. A communication from the Assist- ant to the Secretary of Defense (Nuclear and tor of the Office of Regulations Management, other than the project; to the Committee on Department of Veterans’ Affairs, transmit- Energy and Natural Resources. Chemical and Biological Defense Programs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on ting, pursuant to law, one rule entitled ‘‘Vet- H.R. 2207. An Act to amend the Federal erans Education: Increase in Rates Payable Water Pollution Control Act concerning a the Deep Digger program; to the Committee on Armed Services. Under the Montgomery GI Bill—Active proposal to construct a deep ocean outfall off Duty’’ (RIN2900–AI90) received on October 28, the coast of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico; to the EC–3287. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Office of Management and Budget, 1997; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Committee on Environment and Public EC–3299. A communication from the Direc- Executive Office of the President, transmit- Works. tor of the Office of Regulations Management, ting, pursuant to law, a report concerning H.R. 2233. An Act to assist in the conserva- Department of Veterans’ Affairs, transmit- appropriations legislation within seven days tion of coral reefs; to the Committee on ting, pursuant to law, one rule entitled of enactment; to the Committee on the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Grants to States for Construction or Acqui- Budget. sition of State Home Facilities’’ (RIN2900– The following concurrent resolutions EC–3288. A communication from the Direc- AI84) received on November 24, 1997; to the were read and referred as indicated: tor of the Office of Management and Budget, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.Con. Res. 137. Concurrent Resolution ex- Executive Office of the President, transmit- EC–3300. A communication from the Acting pressing the sense of the House of Represent- ting, pursuant to law, a report concerning di- General Counsel of the Federal Emergency atives concerning the urgent need for an rect spending or receipts legislation within Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant international criminal tribunal to try mem- seven days of enactment, dated October 16, to law, a rule entitled ‘‘National Flood In- bers of the Iraqi regime for crimes against 1997; to the Committee on the Budget. surance Program: Insurance Coverage and humanity; to the Committee on Foreign Re- EC–3289. A communication from the Direc- Rates’’ received on October 28, 1997; to the lations. tor of the Office of Management and Budget, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban H.Con. Res. 197. Concurrent Resolution Executive Office of the President, transmit- Affairs. calling for the resignation or removal from ting, pursuant to law, a report concerning di- EC–3301. A communication from the Acting office of Sara E. Lister, Assistant Secretary rect spending or receipts legislation within General Counsel of the Federal Emergency of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Af- seven days of enactment, dated October 20, Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant fairs; to the Committee on Armed Services. 1997; to the Committee on the Budget. to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Disaster Assistance; EC–3290. A communication from the Direc- f Snow Assistance’’ received on October 21, tor of the Office of Management and Budget, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, Executive Office of the President, transmit- and Urban Affairs. MEASURES PLACED ON THE ting, pursuant to law, a report concerning CALENDAR EC–3302. A communication from the Direc- appropriations legislation within seven days tor of the Federal Emergency Management The following measures were read the of enactment; to the Committee on the Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- second time and placed on the cal- Budget. port entitled ‘‘The Modernization of the Au- endar: EC–3291. A communication from the Direc- thorities of the Defense Production Act’’; to tor of the Office of Management and Budget, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and S. 1530. A Bill to resolve ongoing tobacco Executive Office of the President, transmit- Urban Affairs. litigation, to reform the civil justice system ting, pursuant to law, a report concerning EC–3303. A communication from the Fiscal responsible for adjudicating tort claims appropriations legislation within seven days Assistant Secretary, Department of the against companies that manufacture tobacco of enactment; to the Committee on the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a products, and establish a national tobacco Budget. report relative to Treasury securities; to the policy for the United States that will de- EC–3292. A communication from the Direc- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban crease youth tobacco use and reduce the tor of the Executive Office for Immigration Affairs. marketing of tobacco products to young Review, Department of Justice, transmit- EC–3304. A communication from the Presi- Americans. ting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Ad- dent and Chairman of the Export-Import H.R. 2709. An Act to impose certain sanc- justment of Status to That of Person Admit- Bank of the United States, transmitting, tions on foreign persons who transfer items ted for Permanent Residence’’ (RIN1125– pursuant to law, a report relative to a trans- contributing to Iran’s efforts to acquire, de- AA20) received on November 6, 1997; to the action involving U.S. exports to China; to velop, or produce ballistic missiles, and to Committee on the Judiciary. the Committee on Banking, Housing, and implement the obligations of the United EC–3293. A communication from the Dep- Urban Affairs. States under the Chemical Weapons Conven- uty Assistant Administrator, Office of Diver- EC–3305. A communication from the Fiscal tion. sion Control, transmitting, pursuant to law, Assistant Secretary, Department of the a rule entitled ‘‘Temporary Exemption From EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Chemical Registration for Distributors of report relative to Treasury auctions; to the COMMUNICATIONS Pseudoephedrine and Phenylpropanolamine Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban The following communications were Products’’ (RIN2900–AH72) received on No- Affairs. laid before the Senate, together with vember 4, 1997; to the Committee on the Ju- EC–3306. A communication from the Legis- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- diciary. lative and Regulatory Activities Division, EC–3294. A communication from the Assist- uments, which were referred as indi- Comptroller of the Currency, Administrator ant Attorney General (Office of Legislative of National Banks, transmitting, pursuant to cated. Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a law, a rule entitled ‘‘Risk-Based Capital Re- EC–3282. A communication from the Acting rule entitled ‘‘Interim Guidance on Verifica- quirements’’; to the Committee on Banking, Comptroller General of the United States, tion of Citizenship, Qualified Alien Status Housing, and Urban Affairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- and Eligibility Under Title IV of the Per- EC–3307. A communication from the Acting ative to rescissions for fiscal year 1996; re- sonal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Director of the Office of Federal Housing En- ferred jointly, pursuant to the order of Janu- Reconciliation Act of 1996’’ received on No- terprise Oversight, transmitting, pursuant to January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S27 law, the report of the strategic plan for fiscal EC–3322. A communication from the Chair- EC–3335. A communication from the Chair- years 1997 through 2002; to the Committee on man of the Council of the District of Colum- man of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of Scholarship Board, transmitting, pursuant EC–3308. A communication from the Man- D.C. Act 12–176 adopted by the Council on Oc- to law, the annual report for calendar year aging Director of the Federal Housing Fi- tober 7, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- 1996; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. nance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, mental Affairs. EC–3336. A communication from the Direc- a rule entitled ‘‘Restrictions on Advances to EC–3323. A communication from the Chair- tor of the International Labor Organization, Non-Qualified Thrift Lenders’’ (RIN3069– man of the Council of the District of Colum- transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports AA60) received on October 24, 1997; to the bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of entitled ‘‘Program and Budget for 1998–99 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban D.C. Act 12–177 adopted by the Council on Oc- (Summary and Analysis)’’ and ‘‘The ILO and Affairs. tober 7, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- Global Change: 1990–97’’; to the Committee EC–3309. A communication from the Chair- mental Affairs. on Foreign Relations. man of the National Credit Union Adminis- EC–3324. A communication from the Chair- EC–3337. A communication from the Assist- tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- man of the Council of the District of Colum- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- port entitled ‘‘Flood Insurance Compliance’’; bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and D.C. Act 12–180 adopted by the Council on Oc- law, a report relative to the American Insti- Urban Affairs. tober 7, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- tute in Taiwan; to the Committee on Foreign EC–3310. A communication from the Sec- mental Affairs. Relations. retary of the Senate, transmitting, pursuant EC–3325. A communication from the Dis- EC–3338. A communication from the Assist- to law, the report of the receipts and expend- trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pur- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- itures of the Senate for the period April 1, suant to law, the report entitled ‘‘Audit of ment of State, transmitting the report of the 1997 through September 30, 1997; ordered to the District of Columbia’s Public Library’s texts of international agreements, other lie on the table. Procurement and Financial Management than treaties, and background statements; EC–3311. A communication from the Chair- Practices and the Library’s Relationship to the Committee on Foreign Relations. man of the Council of the District of Colum- with the District of Columbia Public Library EC–3339. A communication from the Assist- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of Foundation’’; to the Committee on Govern- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- D.C. Act 12–160 adopted by the Council on mental Affairs. ment of State, transmitting the report of the September 22, 1997; to the Committee on EC–3326. A communication from the Dis- texts of international agreements, other Governmental Affairs. trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pur- than treaties, and background statements; EC–3312. A communication from the Chair- suant to law, the report entitled ‘‘Audit of man of the Council of the District of Colum- to the Committee on Foreign Relations. ANC 6C Covering the Period October 1, 1993 EC–3340. A communication from the Assist- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of through December 31, 1996; to the Committee ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), D.C. Act 12–161 adopted by the Council on on Governmental Affairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- September 22, 1997; to the Committee on EC–3327. A communication from the Assist- ative to the United Nations agencies and af- Governmental Affairs. ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), EC–3313. A communication from the Chair- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- filiated agencies; to the Committee on For- man of the Council of the District of Colum- ative to the Bahamas; to the Committee on eign Relations. EC–3341. A communication from the Assist- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. D.C. Act 12–163 adopted by the Council on EC–3328. A communication from the Assist- ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), September 22, 1997; to the Committee on ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Governmental Affairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of thirty-one notices of proposed issuances of EC–3314. A communication from the Chair- Presidential Determination 97–36 on the Ex- export licenses; to the Committee on Foreign man of the Council of the District of Colum- port-Import Loan to China for Shanghai Relations. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of Metro; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- EC–3342. A communication from the Direc- D.C. Act 12–164 adopted by the Council on ing, and Urban Affairs. tor of the Bureau of the Census, Department September 22, 1997; to the Committee on EC–3329. A communication from the Fed- of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, Governmental Affairs. eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift a rule entitled ‘‘Census Tract Program for EC–3315. A communication from the Chair- Supervision, Department of the Treasury, Census 2000’’ received on October 21, 1997; to man of the Council of the District of Colum- transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules in- the Committee on Governmental Affairs. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of cluding a rule entitled ‘‘Deposits’’ (RIN 1550– EC–3343. A communication from the Acting D.C. Act 12–166 adopted by the Council on AB00, 1557–AB14, 3064–AB57, 1550–AB11) re- Comptroller General of the United States, September 22, 1997; to the Committee on ceived on October 17, 1997; to the Committee transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Governmental Affairs. on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. the list of General Accounting Office reports EC–3316. A communication from the Chair- EC–3330. A communication from the Chair- and testimony for September 1997; to the man of the Council of the District of Colum- man of the Board of Governors of the Federal Committee on Governmental Affairs. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3344. A communication from the Direc- D.C. Act 12–167 adopted by the Council on law, a report on the availability of credit to tor of the Office of the Secretary of Defense September 22, 1997; to the Committee on small business; to the Committee on Bank- (Administration and Management), trans- Governmental Affairs. ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. mitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled EC–3317. A communication from the Chair- EC–3331. A communication from the Assist- ‘‘The Privacy Program’’ received on October man of the Council of the District of Colum- ant to the Board of Governors of the Federal 22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to Affairs. D.C. Act 12–168 adopted by the Council on law, a rule entitled ‘‘Regulation D’’ received EC–3345. A communication from the Fed- September 22, 1997; to the Committee on on October 31, 1997; to the Committee on eral Acquisitions Regulation Secretariat, Of- Governmental Affairs. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. fice of Governmentwide Policy, U.S. General EC–3318. A communication from the Chair- EC–3332. A communication from the Assist- Services Administration, transmitting, pur- man of the Council of the District of Colum- ant to the Board of Governors of the Federal suant to law, a rule, a rule entitled ‘‘Alter- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to native Dispute Resolution’’ (RIN9000–AH72) D.C. Act 12–169 adopted by the Council on law, a rule entitled ‘‘Rules Regarding Avail- received on November 1997; to the Committee September 22, 1997; to the Committee on ability of Information’’ received on Novem- on Governmental Affairs. Governmental Affairs. ber 12, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, EC–3346. A communication from the Direc- EC–3319. A communication from the Chair- Housing, and Urban Affairs. tor of Commissioned Personnel, Department man of the Council of the District of Colum- EC–3333. A communication from the Dep- of Health and Human Services, transmitting, bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of uty Director, US&FCS/Russia-NIS Program pursuant to law, the report on the Public D.C. Act 12–170 adopted by the Council on Office, International Trade Administration, Health Service Commissioned Corps Retire- September 22, 1997; to the Committee on Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- ment System; to the Committee on Govern- Governmental Affairs. suant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Cooperative mental Affairs. EC–3320. A communication from the Chair- Agreement Program for an American Busi- EC–3347. A communication from the Acting man of the Council of the District of Colum- ness Center in Russia’’ received on November Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Man- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of 4, 1997; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- agement, transmitting, pursuant to law, one D.C. Act 12–171 adopted by the Council on tions. rule entitled ‘‘Fellowship and Similar Ap- September 22, 1997; to the Committee on EC–3334. A communication from the Regu- pointments in the Excepted Service’’ Governmental Affairs. latory Policy Officer, Bureau of Alcohol, To- (RIN3206–AH91) received on October 28, 1997; EC–3321. A communication from the Chair- bacco, and Firearms, Department of the to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. man of the Council of the District of Colum- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a EC–3348. A communication from the Acting bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of rule entitled ‘‘ Removal of Restrictions on Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Man- D.C. Act 12–172 adopted by the Council on Importation of Defense Articles’’ (RIN1512– agement, transmitting, a draft bill of pro- September 22, 1997; to the Committee on AB62) received on November 6, 1997; to the posed legislation entitled ‘‘Federal Employ- Governmental Affairs. Committee on Foreign Relations. ees’ Group Life Insurance Improvement Act S28 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 of 1997’’; to the Committee on Governmental port on the system of internal accounting under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act Affairs. and financial controls in effect and the re- (PFCRA); to the Committee on Govern- EC–3349. A communication from the Execu- port of the Office of Inspector General for fis- mental Affairs. tive Director of the Committee For Purchase cal year 1997; to the Committee on Govern- EC–3375. A communication from the Execu- From People Who Are Blind or Severely Dis- mental Affairs. tive Director of the United States Arctic Re- abled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–3363. A communication from the Regu- search Commission, transmitting, pursuant port on the internal controls and financial latory Policy Official, National Archives and to law, the report under the Inspector Gen- systems in effect during fiscal year 1997; to Records Administration, transmitting, pur- eral and Federal Managers’ Financial Integ- the Committee on Governmental Affairs. suant to law, a report of a rule entitled rity Acts for fiscal year 1997; to the Commit- EC–3350. A communication from the Execu- ‘‘Transfer of Electronic Records to the Na- tee on Governmental Affairs. tive Director, Committee for Purchase From tional Archives’’ (RIN3095–AA70), received on EC–3376. A communication from the Chair People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled, October 23, 1997; to the Committee on Gov- of the U.S. Architectural and Transportation transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule rel- ernmental Affairs. Barriers Compliance Board, transmitting, ative to additions to the procurement list, EC–3364. A communication from the Direc- pursuant to law, the annual report on the received on November 12, 1997; to the Com- tor of the National Gallery of Art, transmit- system of internal accounting and financial mittee on Governmental Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, the annual report on controls in effect and the report of the Office EC–3351. A communication from the Execu- the system of internal accounting and finan- of Inspector General for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. tive Director, Committee for Purchase From cial controls in effect and the report of the EC–3377. A communication from the Chair- People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled, Office of Inspector General for fiscal year man of the U.S. Commission for the Preser- transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule rel- 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- vation of America’s Heritage Abroad, trans- ative to additions to the procurement list, fairs. mitting, pursuant to law, the annual report received on October 21, 1997; to the Commit- EC–3365. A communication from the Execu- on the system of internal accounting and fi- tee on Governmental Affairs. tive Director of the Neighborhood Reinvest- nancial controls in effect and the report of EC–3352. A communication from the Chair- ment Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to the Office of Inspector General for fiscal year man of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety law, the annual report on the system of in- 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ternal accounting and financial controls in fairs. port on the internal controls and financial effect and the report of the Office of Inspec- EC–3378. A communication from the Presi- systems in effect during fiscal year 1997; to tor General for fiscal year 1997; to the Com- dent and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. the Committee on Governmental Affairs. mittee on Governmental Affairs. Enrichment Corporation, transmitting, pur- EC–3353. A communication from the Chief EC–3366. A communication from the Chair- suant to law, the annual report on the sys- Financial Officer of the Export-Import Bank, man of the Farm Credit System Insurance tem of internal accounting and financial transmitting, pursuant to law, a report for Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, controls in effect and the report of the Office fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on Gov- the annual report on the system of internal of Inspector General for fiscal year 1997; to ernmental Affairs. accounting and financial controls in effect the Committee on Governmental Affairs. EC–3354. A communication from the Office and the report of the Office of Inspector Gen- EC–3379. A communication from the Execu- of the Independent Counsel, transmitting, eral for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on tive Director of the U.S. National Commis- pursuant to law, the report on audit and in- Governmental Affairs. sion on Libraries and Information Science, vestigative activities for the period ending EC–3367. A communication from the Chair- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report September 30, 1996; to the Committee on man and Chief Executive Officer of the Farm under the Inspector General and Federal Governmental Affairs. Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- Managers’ Financial Integrity Acts for fiscal EC–3355. A communication from the Office ant to law, the report of the Office of the In- year 1997; to the Committee on Govern- of the Independent Counsel, transmitting, spector General for the period April 1 mental Affairs. pursuant to law, the report on audit and in- through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- EC–3380. A communication from the Direc- vestigative activities for the period ending tee on Governmental Affairs. tor of the U.S. Trade and Development Agen- September 30, 1996; to the Committee on EC–3368. A communication from the Chair- cy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report Governmental Affairs. man and Chief Executive Officer of the Farm of the Office of the Inspector General and the EC–3356. A communication from the Inde- Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- Federal Managers’ Financial Act (FMFIA) pendent Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to ant to law, the report of the Office of the In- for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on law, the annual report on the system of in- spector General for the period April 1 Governmental Affairs. ternal accounting and financial controls for through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- EC–3381. A communication from the Acting the period March 1997 through September 30, tee on Governmental Affairs. Director of the Woodrow Wilson Center, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- EC–3369. A communication from the Chair- transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual re- fairs. man of the Federal Mine Safety and Health port on the system of internal accounting EC–3357. A communication from the Inde- Review Commission, transmitting, pursuant and financial controls in effect and the re- port of the Office of Inspector General for fis- pendent Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to to law, the annual report on the system of cal year 1997; to the Committee on Govern- law, the annual report on the system of in- internal accounting and financial controls in mental Affairs. ternal accounting and financial controls for effect and the report of the Office of Inspec- EC–3382. A communication from the Gen- the period March 1997 through September 30, tor General for fiscal year 1997; to the Com- eral Sales Manager and Vice President, Com- 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- mittee on Governmental Affairs. modity Credit Corporation, Department of fairs. EC–3370. A communication from the Direc- Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–3358. A communication from the Office tor of the Federal Mediation and Concilia- a rule governing the financing of commercial of Special Counsel, transmitting, pursuant tion Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, sales of agricultural commodities received to law, the report under the Federal Man- the report of the Office of the Inspector Gen- on October 22, 1997; to the Committee on Ag- agers’ Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year eral for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- Governmental Affairs. EC–3383. A communication from the Ad- fairs. EC–3371. A communication from the Chair ministrator of the Farm Service Agency, De- EC–3359. A communication from the Dep- of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, partment of Agriculture, transmitting, pur- uty Independent Counsel, transmitting, pur- transmitting, pursuant to law, the strategic suant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment to suant to law, the annual report under the In- plan for fiscal years 1997 to 2002; to the Com- the Production Flexibility Contract Regula- spector General Act on audit and investiga- mittee on Governmental Affairs. tions’’ (RIN0560–AF25) received on October tive activities during fiscal year 1997; to the EC–3372. A communication from the Execu- 21, 1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, Committee on Governmental Affairs. tive Director of the Federal Retirement Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–3360. A communication from the Execu- Thrift Investment Board, transmitting, pur- EC–3384. A communication from the Ad- tive Director of the Marine Mammal Com- suant to law, the report of the Office of the ministrator of the Agricultural Marketing mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Inspector General for fiscal year 1997; to the Service, Marketing and Regulatory Pro- semiannual report of the Inspector General Committee on Governmental Affairs. grams, Department of Agriculture, transmit- for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on EC–3373. A communication from the Execu- ting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Tart Governmental Affairs. tive Director of the Japan-United States Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan’’ EC–3361. A communication from the Presi- Friendship Commission, transmitting, pursu- received on October 24, 1997; to the Commit- dent and Chief Executive Office of the Over- ant to law, the annual report on the system tee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. seas Private Investment Corporation, trans- of internal accounting and financial controls EC–3385. A communication from the Acting mitting, pursuant to law, the report of the in effect during fiscal year 1996 and the re- Administrator of the Food and Consumer Office of the Inspector General for fiscal year port of the Office of Inspector General for fis- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- cal year 1997; to the Committee on Govern- mitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled fairs. mental Affairs. ‘‘Commodity Supplemental Food Program- EC–3362. A communication from the Direc- EC–3374. A communication from the Board Caseload Assignment’’ (RIN0584–AC60) re- tor of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, Members of the Railroad Retirement Board, ceived on October 28, 1997; to the Committee transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual re- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S29 EC–3386. A communication from the Acting EC–3399. A communication from the Chief, EC–3413. A communication from the Dep- Chief Financial Officer, Department of Agri- Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, De- uty Executive Director and Chief Operating culture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the partment of the Treasury, transmitting, pur- Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corpora- report of the strategic plan for fiscal years suant to law, the reports of Revenue Rulings tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, two 1997 through 2002; to the Committee on Agri- 97–44, 47; to the Committee on Finance. rules including a rule entitled ‘‘Allocation of culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–3400. A communication from the Chief, Assets in Single-Employer Plans’’ (RIN1212– EC–3387. A communication from the Man- Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, De- AA82) received on November 12, 1997; to the ager, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, partment of the Treasury, transmitting, pur- Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Department of Agriculture, transmitting, suant to law, the reports of Announcements EC–3414. A communication from the Assist- pursuant to law, three rules including a rule 97–111, 114; to the Committee on Finance. ant General Counsel for Regulations, Depart- entitled ‘‘General Crop Insurance Regula- EC–3401. A communication from the Chief, ment of Education, transmitting, pursuant tions’’; to the Committee on Agriculture, Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, De- to law, three rules including a rule entitled Nutrition, and Forestry. partment of the Treasury, transmitting, pur- ‘‘National Awards Program for Model Profes- EC–3388. A communication from the Con- suant to law, the reports of three actions on sional Development’’ (RIN1850–ZA02, AA52) gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and decisions received on November 5, 1997; to received on November 12, 1997; to the Com- Plant Health Inspection, Marketing and Reg- the Committee on Finance. mittee on Labor and Human Resources. ulatory Programs, Department of Agri- EC–3402. A communication from the Chief, EC–3415. A communication from the Assist- culture, transmitting, pursuant to law, three Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, De- ant Secretary of Labor for Employment rules including a rule entitled ‘‘Mediterra- partment of the Treasury, transmitting, pur- Standards, transmitting, pursuant to law, nean Fruit Fly’’; to the Committee on Agri- suant to law, the report of a Treasury regu- two rules including a rule entitled culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. lation entitled ‘‘Tax Treatment of Cafeteria ‘‘Longshore Act Civil Money Penalties Ad- EC–3389. A communication from the Acting Plans’’ (RIN1545–AV43) received on November justment’’ (RIN1215–AB17); to the Committee Administrator, Agricultural Marketing 6, 1997; to the Committee on Finance. on Labor and Human Resources. EC–3403. A communication from the Regu- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- EC–3416. A communication from the Direc- latory Policy Officer of the Bureau of Alco- mitting, pursuant to law, six rules including tor, Regulations Policy and Management hol, Tobacco, and Firearms, Department of a rule entitled ‘‘Walnuts Grown in Califor- Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Ad- the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, nia’’; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- ministration, Department of Health and a rule entitled ‘‘Mendocino Ridge trition, and Forestry. Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to Viticultural Area (95R–017P)’’ (RIN1512– EC–3390. A communication from the Assist- law, four rules including a rule entitled AA07) received on November 4, 1997; to the ant Secretary of the Interior (Land and Min- ‘‘Quality Mammography Standards’’ Committee on Finance. (RIN0910–AA24, AA93, AA59); to the Commit- erals Management), transmitting, pursuant EC–3404. A communication from the Chief, to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Patent Preparation tee on Labor and Human Resources. Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs Service, EC–3417. A communication from the Sec- and Issuance’’ (RIN1004–AC88) received on Department of the Treasury, transmitting, retary of Health and Human Services, trans- November 4, 1997; to the Committee on En- pursuant to law, a rule entitled mitting, pursuant to law, a report on family ergy and Natural Resources. ‘‘Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection planning for fiscal years 1994 and 1995; to the EC–3391. A communication from the Chair- Act’’ (RIN1515–AC10) received on November Committee on Labor and Human Resources. man of the Federal Energy Regulatory Com- 12, 1997; to the Committee on Finance. EC–3418. A communication from the Sec- mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a EC–3405. A communication from the Gen- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- rule entitled ‘‘Regulations for the Licensing eral Council of the Department of the Treas- mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to of Hydroelectric Projects’’ received on Octo- ury, transmitting, a draft of proposed legis- the Metropolitan Area Treatment Enhance- ber 30, 1997; to the Committee on Energy and lation entitled ‘‘The Savings Bond Sim- ment System for fiscal year 1996; to the Com- Natural Resources. plification Act of 1997’’; to the Committee on mittee on Labor and Human Resources. EC–3392. A communication from the Sec- Finance. EC–3419. A communication from the Sec- retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3406. A communication from the U.S. retary of Health and Human Services, trans- law, the annual report of the Metals Initia- Trade Representative, Executive Office of mitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled tive for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on the President, transmitting, a draft of pro- Mammography Quality Standards (RIN0910– Energy and Natural Resources. posed legislation to modify the marking of AA24) received on November 13, 1997; to the EC–3393. A communication from the Ad- certain silk products and containers; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. ministrator of the Energy Information Ad- Committee on Finance. EC–3420. A communication from the Sec- ministration, Department of Energy, trans- EC–3407. A communication from the Dep- retary of the Federal Trade Commission, mitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled uty Administrator of the Health Care Fi- transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule enti- ‘‘Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the nancing Administration, Department of tled ‘‘Deceptive Use of Leakproof’’ received United States 1996’’; to the Committee on Health and Human Services, transmitting, on November 17, 1997; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–3394. A communication from the Direc- Program’’ (RIN0938–AG03) received Novem- EC–3421. A communication from the Sec- tor of the Minerals Management Service, De- ber 3, 1997; to the Committee on Finance. retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- EC–3408. A communication from the Sec- to law, a report on ombudsman activities suant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Outer Con- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- with the New Independent States for the pe- tinental Shelf Oil and Natural Gas Resource mitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled riod July 1 through September 30, 1997; to Management Program: Cumulative Effects ‘‘Medicare Program’’ (RIN0938–AI16) received the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 1992–94’’; to the Committee on Energy and on October 30, 1997; to the Committee on Fi- Transportation. Natural Resources. nance. EC–3422. A communication from the Office EC–3395. A communication from the Direc- EC–3409. A communication from the Direc- of the Director of the Bureau of Transpor- tor of the Office of Surface Mining, Reclama- tor of the Office of Regulations Management, tation Statistics, Department of Transpor- tion and Enforcement, Department of the In- Department of Veterans’ Affairs, transmit- tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- terior, transmitting, pursuant to law, two ting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Mis- port entitled ‘‘Federal, State, and Local rules including a rule entitled ‘‘Indiana Reg- cellaneous Educational Revisions’’ (RIN2900– Transportation Financial Statistics: Fiscal ulatory Program’’; to the Committee on En- AI69) received on October 28, 1997; to the Years 1982–94’’; to the Committee on Com- ergy and Natural Resources. Committee On Labor and Human Resources. merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–3396. A communication from the Direc- EC–3410. A communication from the Assist- EC–3423. A communication from the Ad- tor of the Office of Rulemaking Coordina- ant Secretary of Education (Office of Special ministrator of the Federal Aviation Admin- tion, Department of Energy, transmitting, Education and Rehabilitative Services), istration, Department of Transportation, pursuant to law, three rules including a rule transmitting, a report relative to persons transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on entitled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program for with disabilities; to the Committee on Labor civil aviation security for calendar year 1996; Consumer Products’’ (RIN1904–AA38, AA52); and Human Resources. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- EC–3411. A communication from the Sec- and Transportation. sources. retary of Education, transmitting, pursuant EC–3424. A communication from the Sec- EC–3397. A communication from the Chief, to law, a report entitled ‘‘To Assure the Free retary of the Interior, transmitting, pursu- Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, De- Appropriate Public Education of All Chil- ant to law, the report on the administration partment of the Treasury, transmitting, pur- dren With Disabilities’’; to the Committee on of the Marine Mammal Protection Act’’ for suant to law, the reports of Revenue Proce- Labor and Human Resources. calendar year 1995; to the Committee on dures 97–49 through 97–53; to the Committee EC–3412. A communication from the Acting Commerce, Science, and Transportation. on Finance. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employ- EC–3425. A communication from the Chair- EC–3398. A communication from the Chief, ment and Training, transmitting, pursuant man of the National Transportation Safety Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, De- to law, two rules including a rule entitled Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- partment of the Treasury, transmitting, pur- ‘‘Unemployment Insurance Program Letter port relative to the budget; to the Commit- suant to law, the reports of Notices 97–56, 58– Nos. 41–97 and 44–97’’; to the Committee on tee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- 60, 63, 64, 66; to the Committee on Finance. Labor and Human Resources. tation. S30 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 EC–3426. A communication from the Chair- EC–3441. A communication from the Chair- rule entitled ‘‘Illinois Regulatory Program’’ man of the National Transportation Safety man of the U.S. International Trade Com- received on October 21, 1997; to the Commit- Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the mission, transmitting, a draft to proposed tee on Energy and Natural Resources. annual report for calendar year 1995; to the legislation to provide authorization of appro- EC–3454. A communication from the Direc- Committee on Commerce, Science, and priations for the United States International tor of the Office of Thrift Supervision, De- Transportation. Trade Commission for fiscal year 2000; to the partment of Treasury, transmitting, pursu- EC–3427. A communication from the Acting Committee on Finance. ant to law, the biennial report on the Flood Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- EC–3442. A communication from the Assist- Insurance Compliance Program for calendar eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), years 1996 and 1997; to the Committee on Fi- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- transmitting, pursuant to law, the transmit- nance. ant to law, six rules; to the Committee on tal of the certification of proposed issuance EC–3455. A communication from the Acting Commerce, Science, and Transportation. of an export license; to the Committee on General Counsel of the Department of Hous- EC–3428. A communication from the Dep- Foreign Relations. ing and Urban Development, transmitting, uty Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, EC–3443. A communication from the Inde- pursuant to law, two rules including one rule Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- pendent Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to entitled ‘‘Snow Load Map for Manufactured suant to law, two rules; to the Committee on law, the annual report on the system of in- Homes’’ received on November 17, 1997; to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ternal accounting and financial controls for Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban EC–3429. A communication from the Direc- the period October 1, 1996 through March 31, Affairs. tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- EC–3456. A communication from the Con- National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- fairs. gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant EC–3444. A communication from the Office Plant Health Inspection, Marketing and Reg- to law, three rules; to the Committee on of Independent Counsel, transmitting, pursu- ulatory Programs, Department of Agri- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of the Office of the In- culture, transmitting, pursuant to law, one EC–3430. A communication from the Prin- spector General for the period ending Sep- rule entitled ‘‘Import/Export User Fees’’ re- cipal Deputy (Acquisition and Technology), tember 30, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- ceived on November 17, 1997; to the Commit- Under Secretary of Defense, transmitting, mental Affairs. tee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. pursuant to law, the selected acquisition re- EC–3445. A communication from the Acting EC–3457. A communication from the Con- ports for the period July 1 through Septem- Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Man- gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and ber 30, 1997; to the Committee on Armed agement, transmitting, pursuant to law, one Plant Health Inspection, Marketing and Reg- Services. EC–3431. A communication from the Acting rule entitled ‘‘Reduction in Force Perform- ulatory Programs, Department of Agri- Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Af- ance Management’’ (RIN3206–AH32) received culture, transmitting, pursuant to law, one fairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- on November 17, 1997; to the Committee on rule relative to importation of pork products port relative to the Nonproliferation and Governmental Affairs. received on November 17, 1997; to the Com- EC–3446. A communication from the Chair- Disarmament Fund; to the Committee on mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- man of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Foreign Relations. estry. EC–3432. A communication from the Asso- Board, transmitting, pursuant to the law, EC–3458. A communication from the Con- ciate Managing Director for Performance the report of the Office of the Inspector Gen- gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Evaluation and Records Management, Fed- eral for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Plant Health Inspection, Marketing and Reg- eral Communications Commission, transmit- Governmental Affairs. ulatory Programs, Department of Agri- ting, pursuant to law, sixteen rules; to the EC–3447. A communication from the Direc- culture, transmitting, pursuant to law, one Committee on Commerce, Science, and tor of the Office of Management and Budget, rule relative to quarantine regulations re- Transportation. Executive Office of the President, transmit- ceived on November 14, 1997; to the Commit- EC–3433. A communication from the Gen- ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Sta- tee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. eral Counsel of the Department of Transpor- tistical Programs of the U.S. Government: EC–3459. A communication from the Assist- tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 191 Fiscal Year 1998’’; to the Committee on Gov- ant Secretary of Defense (Force Management rules; to the Committee on Commerce, ernmental Affairs. Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, the Science, and Transportation. EC–3448. A communication from the Dep- report concerning institutions of higher edu- EC–3434. A communication from the Chief uty Assistant Administration, Office of Di- cation that have been deemed ineligible for of the Regulations Unit of the Internal Reve- version Control, Drug Enforcement Adminis- certain federal funding; to the Committee on nue Service, Department of Treasury, trans- tration, Department of Justice, transmit- Armed Services. mitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Ruling 97– ting, pursuant to law, one rule entitled ‘‘Im- EC–3460. A communication from the Direc- 45 received on November 17, 1996; to the Com- plementation of the Comprehensive Meth- tor of the Office of the Secretary of Defense mittee on Finance. amphetamine Control Act of 1996; Possess of (Administration and Management), trans- EC–3435. A communication from the Chief List I Chemicals, Definitions, Record Reten- mitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled of the Regulations Unit of the Internal Reve- tion, and Temporary Exemption From Chem- ‘‘DoD Freedom of Information Act Program’’ nue Service, Department of Treasury, trans- ical Registration for Distributors of Com- received on November 17, 1997; to the Com- mitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Ruling 97– bination Ephredrine Products’’ (RIN1117– mittee on Governmental Affairs. 46 received on November 17, 1996; to the Com- AA42) received on November 17, 1997; to the EC–3461. A communication from the Sec- mittee on Finance. Committee on the Judiciary. retary of the Navy, transmitting, pursuant EC–3436. A communication from the Chief EC–3449. A communication from the Presi- to law, a notice to award a contract with op- of the Regulations Unit of the Internal Reve- dent of the National Safety Council, trans- tions covering a nine year period; to the nue Service, Department of Treasury, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Committee on Armed Services. mitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Notice 97– combined financial statements for the fiscal EC–3462. A communication from the Chief, 67 received on November 17, 1996; to the Com- years ended on June 30, 1997 and 1996; to the Programs and Legislative Division, Office of mittee on Finance. Committee on the Judiciary. Legislative Liaison, Department of the Air EC–3437. A communication from the Chief EC–3450. A communication from the Chief Force, Department of Defense, transmitting, of the Regulations Unit of the Internal Reve- Financial Officer of the National Aero- pursuant to law, a cost comparison study nue Service, Department of Treasury, trans- nautics and Space Administration, transmit- relative to Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), mitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Notice 97– ting, pursuant to the law, a report relative Alaska; to the Committee on Armed Serv- 68 received on November 17, 1996; to the Com- to mixed waste; to the Committee on Envi- ices. mittee on Finance. ronment and Public Works. EC–3463. A communication from the Sec- EC–3438. A communication from the Chief EC–3451. A communication from the Ad- retary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursu- Counsel of the Bureau of the Public Debt, ministrator of the U.S. General Services Ad- ant to law, the semiannual report of the In- Department of the Treasury, transmitting, ministration, transmitting, pursuant to law, spector General for the period from April 1 pursuant to law, a rule received on Novem- a report relative to a prospectus; to the Com- through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- ber 17, 1997; to the Committee on Finance. mittee on Environment and Public Works. tee on Governmental Affairs. EC–3439. A communication from the Assist- EC–3452. A communication from the Direc- EC–3464. A communication from the Acting ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), tor of the Office of Rulemaking Coordina- Comptroller General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the notice of tion, Department of Energy, transmitting, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of determination and certification relative to pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Energy the list of General Accounting Office reports antiterrorism; to the Committee on Foreign Conservation Program for Consumer Prod- and testimony for October 1997; to the Com- Relations. ucts’’ (RIN1904–AA93) received on October 21, mittee on Governmental Affairs. EC–3440. A communication from the Assist- 1997; to the Committee on Energy and Natu- EC–3465. A communication from the Sec- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- ral Resources. retary of Education, transmitting, pursuant ment of State, transmitting the report of the EC–3453. A communication from the Direc- to law, the semiannual report of the Inspec- texts of international agreements, other tor of the Office of Surface Mining, Reclama- tor General for the period from April 1 than treaties, and background statements; tion and Enforcement, Department of the In- through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- to the Committee on Foreign Relations. terior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tee on Governmental Affairs. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S31 EC–3466. A communication from the Direc- EC–3479. A communication from the Execu- EC–3492. A communication from the Chair- tor of the Office of Management and Budget, tive Officer of the Federal Labor Relations man of the Railroad Retirement Board, Executive Office of the President, transmit- Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to ac- the report under the Government in the Sun- the Office of the Inspector General for the counts containing unvouchered expenditures; shine Act for calendar years 1995 and 1996; to period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. the Committee on Governmental Affairs. the Committee on Governmental Affairs. EC–3467. A communication from the Ad- EC–3480. A communication from the Chair- EC–3493. A communication from the Board ministrator of the General Services Adminis- man of the Federal Maritime Commission, Members of the Railroad Retirement Board, tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the transmitting, pursuant to law, the semi- transmitting, a draft bill of proposed legisla- semiannual report under the Inspector Gen- annual report under the Inspector General tion to make permanent the exemption of eral Act for the period April 1 through Sep- Act for the period April 1 through September certain trust funds; to the Committee on tember 30, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Governmental Affairs. mental Affairs. Affairs. EC–3494. A communication from the Chair- EC–3468. A communication from the Dep- EC–3481. A communication from the Chair- man of the U.S. Securities and Exchange uty Associate Administrator for Acquisition man of the Federal Trade Commission, Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Policy, Office of Governmentwide Policy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the report of the Office of the Inspector Gen- General Services Administration, transmit- the Office of the Inspector General for the eral for the period April 1 through Septem- ting, pursuant to law, fifteen rules including period April 1, 1997 through September 30, ber 30, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- a rule entitled ‘‘Travel Reimbursement’’ 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- mental Affairs. (RIN9000–AH77, AH75, AG87, AH24, AH80, fairs. EC–3495. A communication from the Com- AH79, AH50, AH37, AH76, AH81, AH18, AH78, EC–3482. A communication from the Chair- missioner of the Office of Social Security, AH74) received on December 2, 1997; to the man of the Board of Governors of the Federal transmitting, pursuant to law, the account- Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to ability report for fiscal year 1997; to the EC–3469. A communication from the Sec- law, the report of the Office of the Inspector Committee on Governmental Affairs. retary of the Interior, transmitting, pursu- General for the period April 1 through Sep- EC–3496. A communication from the Presi- ant to law, the semiannual report under the tember 30, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- dent of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Inspector General Act for the period April 1 mental Affairs. and Excellence In Education Foundation, through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- EC–3483. A communication from the Office transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tee on Governmental Affairs. of the Public Printer, U.S. Government the Office of the Inspector General for the EC–3470. A communication from the Attor- Printing Office, transmitting, pursuant to period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to ney General, transmitting, pursuant to law, law, the report of the Office of the Inspector the Committee on Governmental Affairs. the semiannual report under the Inspector General for the period April 1 through Sep- EC–3497. A communication from the Execu- General Act for the period April 1 through tember 30, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- tive Secretary of the Barry M. Goldwater September 30, 1997; to the Committee on mental Affairs. Scholarship and Excellence In Education Governmental Affairs. EC–3471. A communication from the Sec- EC–3484. A communication from the Chair- Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, retary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to man of the International Trade Commission, the annual report on the system of internal law, the semiannual reort under the Inspec- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report accounting and financial controls in effect tor General Act for the period April 1 under the Inspector General Act for the pe- during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- riod of April 1, 1997 through September 30, Governmental Affairs. tee on Governmental Affairs. 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- EC–3498. A communication from the Chair- EC–3472. A communication from the Direc- fairs. man of the Board of Directors of the Cor- tor of the United States Information Agency, EC–3485. A communication from the Regu- poration For Public Broadcasting, transmit- Department of State, transmitting, pursuant latory Policy Official, National Archives and ting, pursuant to law, the report of the Of- to law, the semiannual report under the In- Records Administration, transmitting, pur- fice of the Inspector General for the period spector General Act for the period April 1 suant to law, a report of a rule entitled April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- ‘‘Prices and Availability of Federal Register, Committee on Governmental Affairs. tee on Governmental Affairs. Acceptance of Digital Signitures’’ received EC–3499. A communication from the Chair- EC–3473. A communication from the Sec- on December 2, 1997; to the Committee on man of the U.S Merit Systems Protection retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- Governmental Affairs. Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the suant to law, the management report on EC–3486. A communication from the Chair- annual report on the system of internal ac- management decisions and final actions of man of the Board of the National Credit counting and financial controls in effect dur- the Office of the Inspector General audit rec- Union Administration, transmitting, pursu- ing fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on ommendations for the period April 1 through ant to law, the report of the Office of the In- Governmental Affairs. September 30, 1997; to the Committee on spector General for the period April 1 EC–3500. A communication from the Chair- Governmental Affairs. through September 30, 1996; to the Commit- man of the National Endowment For the EC–3474. A communication from the Sec- tee on Governmental Affairs. Arts, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- EC–3487. A communication from the Direc- port of the Office of the Inspector General suant to law, the semiannual report under tor of the U.S. Office of Personnel Manage- for the period April 1 through September 30, the Inspector General Act for the period ment, transmitting, pursuant to law, one 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the rule entitled ‘‘Student Educational Pro- fairs. Committee on Governmental Affairs. gram’’ (RIN3206–AH82) received on December EC–3501. A communication from the Chair- EC–3475. A communication from the Sec- 3, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental man of the National Endowment For the Hu- retary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, Affairs. manities, transmitting, pursuant to law, the pursuant to law, the semiannual report EC–3488. A communication from the Direc- report of the Office of the Inspector General under the Inspector General Act for the pe- tor of the U.S. Office of Personnel Manage- for the period April 1 through September 30, riod April 1 through September 30, 1997; to ment, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- the Committee on Governmental Affairs. port of the Office of the Inspector General fairs. EC–3476. A communication from the Chair- for the period April 1 through September 30, EC–3502. A communication from the Chair- man of the Consumer Product Safety Com- 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- man of the National Science Board, trans- mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the fairs. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of the semiannual report under the Inspector Gen- EC–3489. A communication from the Acting Office of the Inspector General for the period eral Act for the period April 1 through Sep- Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Man- April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the tember 30, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- agement, transmitting, a draft bill of pro- Committee on Governmental Affairs. mental Affairs. posed legislation to provide for the correc- EC–3503. A communication from the Chair- EC–3477. A communication from the Chair- tion of retirement coverage errors; to the man of the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Re- man of the Equal Employment Opportunity Committee on Governmental Affairs. view Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–3490. A communication from the Direc- the annual report on the system of internal the semiannual report under the Inspector tor of the U.S. Office of Personnel Manage- accounting and financial controls in effect General Act for the period April 1 through ment, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule during fiscal year 1997 and the report of the September 30, 1997; to the Committee on relative to cost-of-living allowance (RIN3206– Office of the Inspector General for the period Governmental Affairs. AH51) received on December 3, 1997; to the April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the EC–3478. A communication from the Chair- Committee on Governmental Affairs. Committee on Governmental Affairs. man of the Federal Housing Finance Board, EC–3491. A communication from the Chair- EC–3504. A communication from the Chair- transmitting, pursuant to law, the semi- man of the Board of Governors, United man of the Occupational Safety and Health annual report under the Inspector General States Postal Service, transmitting, pursu- Review Commission, transmitting, pursuant Act for the period April 1 through September ant to law, the semiannual report for the pe- to law, the annual report on the system of 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental riod ending September 30, 1997; to the Com- internal accounting and financial controls in Affairs. mittee on Governmental Affairs. effect during fiscal year 1997 and the report S32 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 of the Office of Inspector General for the pe- EC–3515. A communication from the Direc- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to riod April 1 through September 30, 1997; to tor of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- law, five rules received on October 21, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant the Committee on Environment and Public EC–3505. A communication from the Execu- to law, a rule received on October 30, 1997; to Works. tive Director of the State Justice Institute, the Committee on Environment and Public EC–3530. A communication from the Direc- transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual re- Works. tor of the Office of Regulatory Management port on the system of internal accounting EC–3516. A communication from the Direc- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- and financial controls in effect during fiscal tor of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to year 1997 and the report of the Office of In- ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant law, a rule received on November 4, 1997; to spector General for the period April 1 to law, a rule received on October 30, 1997; to the Committee on Environment and Public through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- the Committee on Environment and Public Works. tee on Governmental Affairs. Works. EC–3531. A communication from the Direc- EC–3506. A communication from the Dis- EC–3517. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Office of Regulatory Management trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pur- tor of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- suant to law, the report entitled ‘‘Evaluation ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to of the Accounts and Operation of the Office to law, a rule received on November 25, 1997; law, six rules received on November 4, 1997; of Tourism and Promotions for Fiscal Years to the Committee on Environment and Pub- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- 1996 and 1997; the Committee on Govern- lic Works. lic Works. mental Affairs. EC–3518. A communication from the Direc- EC–3532. A communication from the Direc- EC–3507. A communication from the Chief tor of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- tor of the Office of Regulatory Management of the Regulation Unit, Internal Revenue ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- to law, a rule received on December 9, 1997; tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to mitting, pursuant to law, a Treasury regula- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- law, seven rules received on November 6, tions received on January 27, 1998; to the lic Works. 1997; to the Committee on Environment and Committee on Finance. EC–3519. A communication from the Acting Public Works. EC–3508. A communication from the Direc- Assistant of the Army (Civil Works), trans- EC–3533. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Office of Management and Budget, mitting, pursuant to law, a notice relative to tor of the Office of Regulatory Management Executive Office of the President, transmit- an emergency; to the Committee on Environ- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- ting, pursuant to law, the OMB Final Se- ment and Public Works. tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to questration Report for fiscal year 1998; re- EC–3520. A communication from the Acting law, two rules received on November 7, 1997; ferred jointly, pursuant to the order of Janu- Assistant of the Army (Civil Works), trans- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- ary 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to lic Works. 11, 1986, to the Committee on Appropriations, navigation improvements at Miami Harbor, EC–3534. A communication from the Direc- to the Committee on the Budget, to the Florida; to the Committee on Environment tor of the Office of Regulatory Management Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and and Public Works. and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- Forestry, to the Committee on Armed Serv- EC–3521. A communication from the Acting tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to ices, to the Committee on Banking, Housing, Assistant of the Army (Civil Works), trans- law, three rules received on November 12, and Urban Affairs, to the Committee on mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 1997; to the Committee on Environment and Commerce, Science, and Transportation, to a hurricane and storm damage reduction Public Works. the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- project; to the Committee on Environment EC–3535. A communication from the Direc- sources, to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. tor of the Office of Regulatory Management and Public Works, to the Committee on Fi- EC–3522. A communication from the Acting and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- nance, to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Assistant of the Army (Civil Works), trans- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to tions, to the Committee on Governmental mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to law, a rule received on November 13, 1997; to Affairs, to the Committee on the Judiciary, a flood damage reduction project; to the the Committee on Environment and Public to the Committee on Labor and Human Re- Committee on Environment and Public Works. sources, the Committee on Small Business, Works. EC–3536. A communication from the Direc- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to EC–3523. A communication from the Acting tor of the Office of Regulatory Management the Committee on Indian Affairs, and to the Assistant of the Army (Civil Works), trans- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- Select Committee on Intelligence. mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3509. A communication from the Assist- a storm damage reduction and shoreline pro- law, two rules received on November 19, 1997; ant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and tection project; to the Committee on Envi- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Wildlife and Parks, transmitting, pursuant ronment and Public Works. lic Works. to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Migratory Bird Hunt- EC–3524. A communication from the Acting EC–3537. A communication from the Direc- ing’’ (RIN1018–AB80) received on November Assistant of the Army (Civil Works), trans- tor of the Office of Regulatory Management 25, 1997; to the Committee on Environment mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- and Public Works. the Lake Worth Inlet, Palm Beach Harbor, tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3510. A communication from the Ad- Florida; to the Committee on Environment law, thirteen rules received on November 21, ministrator of the Federal Highway Admin- and Public Works. 1997; to the Committee on Environment and istration, Department of Transportation, EC–3525. A communication from the Acting Public Works. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- Assistant of the Army (Civil Works), trans- EC–3538. A communication from the Direc- ative to highway construction; to the Com- mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to tor of the Office of Regulatory Management mittee on Environment and Public Works. a deep-draft navigation project; to the Com- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- EC–3511. A communication from the Ad- mittee on Environment and Public Works. tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to ministrator of the General Services Adminis- EC–3526. A communication from the Direc- law, a rule received on November 25, 1997; to tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- tor of the Office of Regulatory Management the Committee on Environment and Public port relative to a prospectus; to the Commit- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- Works. tee on Environment and Public Works. tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3539. A communication from the Direc- EC–3512. A communication from the Chair- law, a rule received on October 22, 1997; to tor of the Office of Regulatory Management man of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commis- the Committee on Environment and Public and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Works. tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to port on the nondisclosure of safeguards in- EC–3527. A communication from the Direc- law, eight rules received on November 25, formation for the period July 1, 1997 through tor of the Office of Regulatory Management 1997; to the Committee on Environment and September 30, 1997; to the Committee on En- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- Public Works. vironment and Public Works. tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3540. A communication from the Direc- EC–3513. A communication from the Direc- law, a rule received on October 17, 1997; to tor of the Office of Regulatory Management tor of the Office of Congressional Affairs, the Committee on Environment and Public and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, trans- Works. tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to mitting, pursuant to law, six rules including EC–3528. A communication from the Direc- law, four rules received on December 2, 1997; a rule entitled ‘‘Perimeter Intrusion Alarm tor of the Office of Regulatory Management to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Systems’’; to the Committee on Environ- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- lic Works. ment and Public Works. tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3541. A communication from the Direc- EC–3514. A communication from the Direc- law, a rule received on October 17, 1997; to tor of the Office of Regulatory Management tor of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- the Committee on Environment and Public and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant Works. tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to to law, a rule received on October 17, 1997; to EC–3529. A communication from the Direc- law, eight rules received on December 4, 1997; the Committee on Environment and Public tor of the Office of Regulatory Management to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Works. and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- lic Works. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S33 EC–3542. A communication from the Direc- year 1996 Forensic DNA Laboratory Improve- EC–3569. A communication from Deputy tor of the Office of Regulatory Management ment Program grant awards; to the Commit- Assistant Secretary of Defense, Program In- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- tee on the Judiciary. tegration, Office of the Under Secretary of tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3556. A communication from the Direc- Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the law, three rules received on December 5, 1997; tor of the Office for Victims of Crime, Office report on the Military Retirement System to the Committee on Environment and Pub- of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on lic Works. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on Armed Services. EC–3543. A communication from the Direc- accomplishments for fiscal years 1995 and EC–3570. A communication from the Assist- tor of the Office of Regulatory Management 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ant Secretary of Defense (Force Management and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- EC–3557. A communication from the Chair- Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to man and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Cred- port entitled ‘‘Rewarding, Organizing, and law, three rules received on December 5, 1997; it Administration, transmitting, pursuant to Managing People for the 21st Century, Time to the Committee on Environment and Pub- law, a rule entitled ‘‘Loan Policies and Oper- for a Strategic Approach’’; to the Committee lic Works. ations’’ (RIN3052-AB78) received on Novem- on Armed Services. EC–3544. A communication from the Direc- ber 25, 1997; to the Committee on Agri- EC–3571. A communication from the Legis- tor of the Office of Regulatory Management culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. lative and Regulatory Activities Division, and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- EC–3558. A communication from the Ad- Comptroller of the Currency, Administrator tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to ministrator of the Farm Service Agency, De- of National Banks, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on December 10, 1997; to partment of Agriculture, transmitting, pur- law, a rule entitled ‘‘Assessment of Fees’’ the Committee on Environment and Public suant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘1997-Crop Pea- (RIN1557–AB41) received on December 3, 1997; Works. nuts’’ (RIN0560–AF01) received on November to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and EC–3545. A communication from the Direc- 19, 1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, Urban Affairs. tor of the Office of Regulatory Management Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–3572. A communication from the Presi- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- EC–3559. A communication from the Ad- dent and Chairman of the Export-Import tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to ministrator of the Risk Management Agen- Bank of the United States, transmitting, law, six rules received on December 10, 1997; cy, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a trans- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Pea Crop action involving U.S. exports to Russia; to lic Works. Insurance Regulations’’ received on Decem- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and EC–3546. A communication from the Chair- ber 2, 1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, Urban Affairs. man of the Federal Election Commission, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–3573. A communication from the Chief transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–3560. A communication from the Acting Counsel, Office of Foreign Assets Control, the budget request for fiscal year 1999; to the Administrator, Marketing and Regulatory Department of the Treasury, transmitting, Committee on Rules and Administration. Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, pursuant to law, a rule received on Novem- EC–3547. A communication from the Direc- Department of Agriculture, transmitting, ber 19, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, tor of the Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to law, two rules including a rule Housing, and Urban Affairs. Executive Office of the President, transmit- entitled ‘‘Winter Pears Grown in Oregon, EC–3574. A communication from the Fed- ting, pursuant to law, a report on direct Washington, and California’’ received on No- eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift spending or receipts legislation within seven vember 25, 1997; to the Committee on Agri- Supervision, Department of the Treasury, days of enactment dated November 21, 1997; culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule enti- to the Committee on the Budget. EC–3561. A communication from the Acting tled ‘‘Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Ad- EC–3548. A communication from the Direc- Administrator, Agricultural Marketing justment’’ (RIN1550–AB01) received on No- tor of the Office of Management and Budget, Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- vember 25, 1997; to the Committee on Bank- Executive Office of the President, transmit- mitting, pursuant to law, two rules including ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, a report on appropria- a rule entitled ‘‘Raisins Produced From EC–3575. A communication from the Fed- tions legislation within seven days of enact- Grapes Grown in and California’’ received on eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift ment; to the Committee on the Budget. November 25, 1997; to the Committee on Ag- Supervision, Department of the Treasury, EC–3549. A communication from the Direc- riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule enti- tor of the Office of Management and Budget, EC–3562. A communication from the Con- tled ‘‘Liquidity’’ (RIN1550–AA77) received on Executive Office of the President, transmit- gressional Review A communication from November 18, 1997; to the Committee on ting, pursuant to law, a report on direct the Congressional Review Coordinator, Ani- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. spending or receipts legislation within seven mal and Plant Health Inspection Service, De- EC–3576. A communication from the Presi- days of enactment dated December 1, 1997; to partment of Agriculture, transmitting, pur- dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- the Committee on the Budget. suant to law, nine rules; to the Committee suant to law, a report concerning the na- EC–3550. A communication from the Direc- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. tional emergency with respect to Iran; to the tor of the Office of Management and Budget, EC–3563. A communication from the Sec- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Executive Office of the President, transmit- retary of Defense, transmitting, the notice of Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, a report on direct a retirement; to the Committee on Armed EC–3577. A communication from the Presi- spending or receipts legislation within seven Services. dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- days of enactment dated December 4, 1997; to EC–3564. A communication from the Assist- suant to law, a report concerning the na- the Committee on the Budget. ant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs), tional emergency with respect to Serbia and EC–3551. A communication from the Direc- transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice rel- Montenegro; to the Committee on Banking, tor of the Office of Management and Budget, ative to the report on Reserve retirement Housing, and Urban Affairs. Executive Office of the President, transmit- initiatives; to the Committee on Armed EC–3578. A communication from the Presi- ting, pursuant to law, a report on direct Services. dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- spending or receipts legislation within seven EC–3565. A communication from the Acting suant to law, a report concerning the na- days of enactment dated November 21, 1997; Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Man- tional emergency with respect to Burma; to to the Committee on the Budget. agement Policy), transmitting, pursuant to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and EC–3552. A communication from the Direc- law, the report of determinations relative to Urban Affairs. tor of the Office of Regulations Management, institutions of higher education; to the Com- EC–3579. A communication from the Gen- Department of Veterans’ Affairs, transmit- mittee on Armed Services. eral Counsel of the Department of Housing ting, seven rules including a rule entitled EC–3566. A communication from the Direc- and Urban Development, transmitting, pur- ‘‘Loan Guaranty: Electronic Payment of tor of Defense Procurement (Acquisition and suant to law, three rules; to the Committee Funding Fee’’; to the Committee on Veter- Technology), Office of the Under Secretary on Banking, Housing, Urban Affairs. ans’ Affairs. of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a EC–3580. A communication from the Dep- EC–3553. A communication from the Com- rule received on November 25, 1997; to the uty Congressional Liaison, Board of Gov- missioner of the Immigration and Natu- Committee on Armed Services. ernors of the Federal Reserve System, trans- ralization Service, Department of Justice, EC–3567. A communication from the Chief mitting, pursuant to law, two rules; to the transmitting, pursuant to law, four rules; to of the Programs and Legislation Division, Committee on Banking, Housing, Urban Af- the Committee on the Judiciary. Office of Legislative Liaison, Department of fairs. EC–3554. A communication from the Direc- the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–3581. A communication from the Legal tor of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Depart- the report of the initiation of a cost com- Counsel of the Community Development Fi- ment of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to parison; to the Committee on Armed Serv- nancial Institutions Fund, Department of law, two rules received on December 9, 1997; ices. the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC–3568. A communication from the Sec- four rules; to the Committee on Banking, EC–3555. A communication from the Assist- retary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to Housing, and Urban Affairs. ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative law, the report on payment of restructuring EC–3582. A communication from the Sec- Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- costs under defense contracts for fiscal year retary of the U.S. Securities and Exchange ting, pursuant to law, the report of calendar 1997; to the Committee on Armed Services. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, S34 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 two rules; to the Committee on Banking, EC–3599. A communication from the Assist- (RIN1006–AA37) received on December 11, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- 1997; to the Committee on Energy and Natu- EC–3583. A communication from the Sec- ment of State, the report of the texts of ral Resources. retary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to international agreements, other than trea- EC–3612. A communication from the Co- law, a report relative to Worker Adjustment ties, and background statements; to the Chairs of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Me- Assistant Training Funds; to the Committee Committee on Foreign Relations. morial Commission, transmitting, pursuant on Finance. EC–3600. A communication from the Presi- to law, the final report of the Commission; EC–3584. A communication from the Acting dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- to the Committee on Rules and Administra- Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employ- suant to law, a report relative to the preven- tion. ment and Training, transmitting, pursuant tion of nuclear proliferation for calendar EC–3613. A communication from the Direc- to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Welfare-to-Work year 1996; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- tor of the Office of Congressional Affairs, Grants’’ (RIN1205–AB15) received on Novem- tions. U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agen- ber 21, 1997; to the Committee on Finance. EC–3601. A communication from the Assist- cy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report EC–3585. A communication from the Chief ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative under the Freedom of Information Act for of Staff of Social Security, transmitting, Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- the period January through September 1997; pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Definition ting, pursuant to law, the report on the ad- to the Committee on the Judiciary. of United States Resident’’ (RIN0960–AE05) ministration of the Foreign Agents Registra- EC–3614. A communication from the Navy received November 25, 1997; to the Commit- tion Act for the period July 1 through De- Wives Clubs of America National Treasurer, tee on Finance. cember 31, 1996; to the Committee on Foreign transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–3586. A communication from the Sec- Relations. the audit of the NWCA for the period Sep- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- EC–3602. A communication from the Chief tember 1, 1996 through August 31, 1997; to the mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to of the Regulation Unit, Internal Revenue Committee on the Judiciary. telemedicine services; to the Committee on Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- EC–3615. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Office of Management and Budget, Finance. mitting, pursuant to law, a Treasury regula- EC–3587. A communication from the Presi- Executive Office of the President, transmit- tions received on January 27, 1998; to the dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- ting, pursuant to law, a report on direct Committee on Finance. suant to law, a report concerning emigration EC–3603. A communication from the Assist- spending or receipts legislation within seven laws; to the Committee on Finance. ant Secretary of the Interior for Land and days of enactment dated December 4, 1997; to EC–3588. A communication from the Presi- the Committee on the Budget. Minerals Management, transmitting, pursu- dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- EC–3616. A communication from the Direc- ant to law, two rules including a rule enti- suant to law, a report the operation of the tor of the Office of Management and Budget, tled ‘‘Minerals Management Service’’ Andean Trade Preference Act; to the Com- Executive Office of the President, transmit- (RIN1010–AC06, 1004–AC91); to the Committee mittee on Finance. ting, pursuant to law, a report on direct EC–3589. A communication from the Chief on Energy and Natural Resources. spending or receipts legislation within seven EC–3604. A communication from the Assist- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue days of enactment dated December 10, 1997; ant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- to the Committee on the Budget. Wildlife and Parks, transmitting, pursuant mitting, pursuant to law, Notices 97–62, 65, EC–3617. A communication from the Con- to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Belt Use 69, 73; to the Committee on Finance. gressional Review Coordinator of the Animal EC–3590. A communication from the Chief Within the NPS System’’ (RIN1024–AC63) re- and Plant Health Inspection Service, trans- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue ceived on December 8, 1997; to the Committee mitting, pursuant to law, the reports of two Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- on Energy and Natural Resources. rules; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- mitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Rulings EC–3605. A communication from the Dep- trition, and Forestry. 97–48, 49, 51, 53; to the Committee on Fi- uty Associate Director for Compliance, Roy- EC–3618. A communication from the Chair- nance. alty Management Program, Minerals Man- man and Chief Executive Officer of the Farm EC–3591. A communication from the Chief agement Service, Department of the Inte- Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of ant to law, the rule entitled ‘‘Loan Policies Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- the intention to make refunds of offshore and Operations’’ (RIN3052–AB81) received on mitting, pursuant to law, Announcements lease revenues where a refund or recoupment December 15, 1997; to the Committee on Agri- 97–120, 122; to the Committee on Finance. is appropriate; to the Committee on Energy culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–3592. A communication from the Chief and Natural Resources. EC–3619. A communication from the Fed- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue EC–3606. A communication from the Direc- eral Register Liaison Officer of the Office of Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- tor of the Office of Surface Mining, Reclama- Thrift Supervision, Department of the Treas- mitting, pursuant to law, two Treasury regu- tion and Enforcement, Department of the In- ury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule lations; to the Committee on Finance. terior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Application Processing’’ (RIN1550– EC–3593. A communication from the Assist- entitled ‘‘Implementation of the Debt Collec- AA83) received on December 18, 1997; to the ant Commissioner (Examination), Internal tion Improvement Act of 1996’’ (RIN1029– Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Revenue Service, Department of the Treas- AB90) received on November 25, 1997; to the Affairs. ury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule re- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- EC–3620. A communication from the Presi- ceived on December 5, 1997; to the Committee sources. dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- on Finance. EC–3607. A communication from the Sec- suant to law, a report on a national emer- EC–3594. A communication from the Assist- retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to gency; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- ant Secretary of State for Legislative Af- law, the report on the status of Exxon and ing, and Urban Affairs. fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the no- stripper well oil overcharge funds for the pe- EC–3621. A communication from the Presi- tice of the proposed issuance of an export li- riod January 1 through March 31, 1997; to the dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- cense; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- suant to law, the report of the executive tions. sources. order prohibiting certain transactions with EC–3595. A communication from the Assist- EC–3608. A communication from the Sec- respect to UNITA; to the Committee on ant Secretary of State for Legislative Af- retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the no- law, the report on low-level radioactive EC–3622. A communication from the Presi- tice of a military justification; to the Com- waste management program for calendar dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- mittee on Foreign Relations. year 1996; to the Committee on Energy and suant to law, the report of a statement of EC–3596. A communication from the Assist- Natural Resources. justification; to the Committee on Foreign ant Secretary of State for Legislative Af- EC–3609. A communication from the Sec- Relations. fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3623. A communication from the Assist- relative to the Korean Peninsula Energy De- law, the report on the Clean Coal Technology ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- velopment Organization; to the Committee Demonstration Program for the period Janu- ment of State, the report of the texts of on Foreign Relations. ary 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997; to the Com- international agreements, other than trea- EC–3597. A communication from the Ad- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. ties, and background statements; to the ministrator of the U.S. Agency For Inter- EC–3610. A communication from the Chair- Committee on Foreign Relations. national Development, transmitting, pursu- man of the Federal Energy Regulatory Com- EC–3624. A communication from the Assist- ant to law, the report under the Denton Pro- mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, two ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), gram for the period July 1, 1996 through June rules received on December 2, 1997; to the transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- 30, 1997; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- ative to Rewards Program Participants; to tions. sources. the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC–3598. A communication from the Execu- EC–3611. A communication from the Assist- EC–3625. A communication from the Presi- tive Director of the Japan-United States ant Secretary of the Interior for Water and dent and Chairman of the Export-Import Friendship Commission, transmitting, pursu- Science, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Bank of the United States, transmitting, ant to law, the annual report for fiscal year rule entitled ‘‘Adjusted 1988 Newlands pursuant to law, a report relative to a trans- 1997; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Project Operating Criteria and Procedures’’ action involving U.S. exports to Indonesia; January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S35 to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and ministration, Department of Energy, trans- Committee on Environment and Public Urban Affairs. mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled Works. EC–3626. A communication from the Man- ‘‘Energy Outlook 1998’’; to the Committee on EC–3652. A communication from the Sec- aging Director of the Federal Housing Fi- Energy and Natural Resources. retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- nance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–3640. A communication from the Free- suant to law, the report of the Surface the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Authority to dom of Information Act Administrator, Of- Transportation Research and Development Approve Federal Home Loan Bank Bylaws’’ fice of the General Counsel, Legal Services Plan; to the Committee on Environment and (RIN3069–AA70) received on December 29, Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, Public Works. 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, the report under the Freedom of Information EC–3653. A communication from the Direc- and Urban Affairs. Act for calendar year 1997; to the Committee tor of the Office of Congressional Affairs, EC–3627. A communication from the Under on the Judiciary. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, trans- Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant EC–3641. A communication from the Sec- mitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled to law, the report of a violation of the retary of Education, transmitting, pursuant ‘‘Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facility Accident Anal- Antideficiency Act, case number 93–33; to the to law, the report on the National Advisory ysis Handbook’’ received on January 8, 1998; Committee on Appropriations. Committee on Institutional Quality and In- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- EC–3628. A communication from the Assist- tegrity for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee lic Works. ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- on Labor and Human Resources. EC–3654. A communication from the Acting ment of State, the report of the texts of EC–3642. A communication from the Direc- Assistant of the Army (Civil Works), trans- international agreements, other than trea- tor of the Office of Regulations Management, mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to ties, and background statements; to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, transmit- a deep-draft navigation project Charleston Committee on Foreign Relations. ting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Mini- Harbor, South Carolina; to the Committee EC–3629. A communication from the Direc- mum Income Annuity’’ (RIN2900–AI83) re- on Environment and Public Works. tor of the Office of Management and Budget, ceived January 8, 1998; to the Veterans’ Af- EC–3655. A communication from the Acting Executive Office of the President, transmit- fairs. Assistant of the Army (Civil Works), trans- ting, pursuant to law, a report concerning di- EC–3643. A communication from the Man- mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to rect spending or receipts legislation within ager of the Federal Crop Insurance Corpora- an environmental restoration project for the seven days of enactment; to the Committee tion, Department of Agriculture, transmit- Lower Savannah River, Georgia and South on the Budget. ting, pursuant to law, six rules including a Carolina; to the Committee on Environment EC–3630. A communication from the Direc- rule entitled ‘‘Sweet Corn Insurance Regula- and Public Works. tor of the Office of Regulations Management, tions’’ received on January 5, 1998; to the EC–3656. A communication from the Acting Department of Veterans’ Affairs, transmit- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Assistant of the Army (Civil Works), trans- ting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Active Forestry. mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Military Service Certified Under Section 401 EC–3644. A communication from the Acting a flood damage reduction project for the of Public Law 95–202 (RIN2900–AI91) received Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Blue River Basin at the Dodson Industrial on January 5, 1998; to the Committee on Vet- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- District, Kansas City, Missouri; to the Com- erans’ Affairs. mitting, pursuant to law, the reports of four mittee on Environment and Public Works. EC–3631. A communication from the Acting rules; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- EC–3657. A communication from the Ad- Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil trition, and Forestry. ministrator of the U.S. Environmental Pro- Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–3645. A communication from the Con- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to report of the strategic plan for fiscal years gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and law, a report on the status of the Hazardous 1998 through 2003; to the Committee on Vet- Plant Health Inspection Service, Department Air Pollutant Program; to the Committee on erans’ Affairs. of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to Environment and Public Works. EC–3632. A communication from the Assist- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Karnal EC–3658. A communication from the Ad- ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Bunt’’ (RIN0579–AA83) received on January 8, ministrator of the U.S. Environmental Pro- Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to ting, pursuant to law, the report on the Na- trition, and Forestry. law, a report entitled ‘‘The Superfund Inno- tional Institute of Justice for calendar year EC–3646. A communication from the Ad- vative Technology Evaluation Program’’; to 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ministrator of the Rural Housing Service, the Committee on Environment and Public EC–3633. A communication from the Chair- Department of Agriculture, transmitting, Works. person of the U.S. Commission on Civil pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Rural Rent- EC–3659. A communication from the Ad- Rights, transmitting, pursuant to law, the al Housing Assistance’’ (RIN0575–AC15) re- ministrator of the U.S. Environmental Pro- report entitled, ‘‘Racial and Ethnic Tension ceived on December 29, 1997; to the Commit- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to in American Communities: Poverty, Inequal- tee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. law, a report on the mercury study; to the ity, and Discrimination’’; to the Committee EC–3647. A communication from the Assist- Committee on Environment and Public on the Judiciary. ant Secretary of the Interior for Land and Works. EC–3634. A communication from the Acting Minerals Management, transmitting, pursu- EC–3660. A communication from the Direc- Director of Communications and Legislative ant to law, the rule entitled ‘‘Royalty Relief tor of the Office of Regulatory Management Affairs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity for New Leases in Deep Water’’ (RIN1010– and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, AC14) received on January 9, 1998; to the tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to the report under the Freedom of Information Committee on Energy and Natural Re- law, five rules received on December 12, 1997; Act for calendar year 1997; to the Committee sources. to the Committee on Environment and Pub- on the Judiciary. EC–3648. A communication from the Assist- lic Works. EC–3635. A communication from the Clerk ant Secretary of the Interior for Land and EC–3661. A communication from the Direc- of the United States Court of Federal Minerals Management, transmitting, pursu- tor of the Office of Regulatory Management Claims, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ant to law, a rule received on January 9, 1998; and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- court’s report for fiscal year 1997; to the to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to Committee on the Judicary. sources. law, nineteen rules received on December 12, EC–3636. A communication from the Direc- EC–3649. A communication from the Direc- 1997; to the Committee on Environment and tor of the Office of Surface Mining, Reclama- tor of the Office of Surface Mining, Reclama- Public Works. tion and Enforcement, Department of the In- tion and Enforcement, Department of the In- EC–3662. A communication from the Direc- terior, transmitting, pursuant to law, three terior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule tor of the Office of Regulatory Management rules; to the Committee on Energy and Natu- entitled ‘‘Mississippi Regulatory Program’’ and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- ral Resources. received on January 7, 1998; to the Commit- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3637. A communication from the Com- tee on Energy and Natural Resources. law, two rules received on December 17, 1997; missioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, De- EC–3650. A communication from the Direc- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- tor of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- lic Works. suant to law, a report relative to the High ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant EC–3663. A communication from the Direc- Plains States Groundwater Demonstration to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered Status tor of the Office of Regulatory Management Program; to the Committee on Energy and for Brother’s Inland Tuatara’’ (RIN1018– and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- Natural Resources. AD06) received on January 5, 1998; to the tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3638. A communication from the Direc- Committee on Environment and Public law, two rules received on December 18, 1997; tor of the Office of Rulemaking Coordina- Works. to the Committee on Environment and Pub- tion, Department of Energy, transmitting, EC–3651. A communication from the Direc- lic Works. pursuant to law, a rule received on December tor of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Depart- EC–3664. A communication from the Direc- 17, 1997; to the Committee on Energy and ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant tor of the Office of Regulatory Management Natural Resources. to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- EC–3639. A communication from the Ad- Threatened Wildlife and Plants’’ (RIN1018– tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to ministrator of the Energy Information Ad- AD07) received on January 9, 1998; to the law, six rules received on December 18, 1997; S36 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 to the Committee on Environment and Pub- law, a rule entitled ‘‘Risk-Based Capital mitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on lic Works. Standards’’ received on December 22, 1997; to January 8, 1998; to the Committee on Fi- EC–3665. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and nance. tor of the Office of Regulatory Management Urban Affairs. EC–3693. A communication from the Sec- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- EC–3678. A communication from the Sec- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled law, seven rules received on December 22, ant to law, the report of the U.S. government ‘‘Monitoring the Impact of Medicare Physi- 1997; to the Committee on Environment and for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on cian Payment Reform on Utilization and Ac- Public Works. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. cess’’; to the Committee on Finance. EC–3666. A communication from the Direc- EC–3679. A communication from the Direc- EC–3694. A communication from the Sec- tor of the Office of Regulatory Management tor of the Office of the Secretary of Defense retary of Health and Human Services, trans- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- (Administration and Management), trans- mitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to mitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on January 8, 1998; to the Committee on Fi- law, six rules received on December 29, 1997; December 29, 1997; to the Committee on nance. to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Armed Services. EC–3695. A communication from the Chief EC–3680. A communication from the Acting lic Works. of the Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs Director of the Defense Finance and Ac- EC–3667. A communication from the Direc- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- tor of the Office of Regulatory Management counting Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice relative to a cost comparison mitting, pursuant to law, two rules; to the and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- Committee on Finance. tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to study of the DOD Civilian Payroll functions; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC–3696. A communication from the Chief law, two rules received on January 5, 1998; to of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue the Committee on Environment and Public EC–3681. A communication from the Acting Director of the Defense Finance and Ac- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- Works. mitting, pursuant to law, the reports of No- EC–3668. A communication from the Direc- counting Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice relative to a cost comparison tices 97–74, 77, 98–1 through 98–7; to the Com- tor of the Office of Regulatory Management mittee on Finance. and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- study of the DOD Retired and Annuitant Payroll functions; to the Committee on EC–3697. A communication from the Chief tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue law, a rule received on January 7, 1998; to the Armed Services. EC–3682. A communication from the Under Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- Committee on Environment and Public Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Tech- mitting, pursuant to law, the reports thir- Works. teen Treasury regulations; to the Committee EC–3669. A communication from the Direc- nology), transmitting, pursuant to law, the on Finance. tor of the Office of Regulatory Management report of a determination to combine mul- EC–3698. A communication from the Chief and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- tiple depot-level maintenance and repair of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to workloads; to the Committee on Armed Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- law, three rules received on January 7, 1998; Services. EC–3683. A communication from the Sec- mitting, pursuant to law, the reports three to the Committee on Environment and Pub- retary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to actions on decisions received on January 6, lic Works. law, a report relative to the Cooperative 1998; to the Committee on Finance. EC–3670. A communication from the Direc- Threat Reduction Program; to the Commit- EC–3699. A communication from the Chief tor of the Office of Regulatory Management tee on Armed Services. of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- EC–3684. A communication from the Sec- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to retary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule law, fifteen rules received on January 7, 1998; law, a report entitled ‘‘Acquisition Work- entitled ‘‘Empowerment Zone Employment to the Committee on Environment and Pub- force Reductions’’; to the Committee on Credit’’ received on December 30, 1997; to the lic Works. Armed Services. EC–3671. A communication from the Direc- Committee on Finance. EC–3685. A communication from the Sec- EC–3700. A communication from the Chief tor of the Office of Regulatory Management retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue law, a report relative to the Naval Petro- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to leum Reserve Numbered 1, Elk Hills, in Cali- law, six rules received on January 7, 1998; to mitting, pursuant to law, the report of three fornia; to the Committee on Armed Services. rules received on January 6, 1998; to the the Committee on Environment and Public EC–3686. A communication from the Direc- Works. Committee on Finance. tor of the Washington Headquarters Serv- EC–3701. A communication from the Chief EC–3672. A communication from the Direc- ices, Department of Defense, transmitting, tor of the Office of Regulatory Management of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue pursuant to law, a rule received on December Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- and Information, U.S. Environmental Pro- 29, 1997; to the Committee on Armed Serv- tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to mitting, pursuant to law, the reports of Rev- ices. enue Rulings 97:55–57, 98:1, 98:4; to the Com- law, three rules received on January 8, 1998; EC–3687. A communication from the Assist- mittee on Finance. to the Committee on Environment and Pub- ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), EC–3702. A communication from the Chief lic Works. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue EC–3673. A communication from the Fed- a Presidential Determination relative to Al- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift bania, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, mitting, pursuant to law, the reports of Rev- Supervision, Department of the Treasury, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan; to the Com- enue Procedures 97:55,57, 98:1–10, 98:13; to the transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules; mittee on Finance. Committee on Finance. to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and EC–3688. A communication from the Presi- Urban Affairs. dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- EC–3703. A communication from the Assist- EC–3674. A communication from the Direc- suant to law, a report concerning the emi- ant Secretary of Federal Maritime Commis- tor of the Financial Crimes Enforcement gration laws and policies of Armenia, Azer- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule Network, transmitting, pursuant to law, a baijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, received on December 3, 1997; to the Commit- rule entitled ‘‘Amendments to the Bank Se- Moldova, the Russian Federation, tee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- crecy Act Regulations Regarding Reporting Tajikistan, Turkmenistant, Ukraine, and tation. and Recordkeeping by Card Clubs’’ (RIN1506– Uzbekistan; to the Committee on Finance. EC–3704. A communication from the Chair- AA18) received on January 7, 1998; to the EC–3689. A communication from the Sec- man of the National Transportation Safety Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban retary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Affairs. law, a report on the trade and employment port relative to the budget; to the Commit- EC–3675. A communication from the Gen- effects of the Caribbean Basin Economic Re- tee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- eral Counsel of the Department of Housing covery Act; to the Committee on Finance. tation. and Urban Development, transmitting, pur- EC–3690. A communication from the Sec- EC–3705. A communication from the Sec- suant to law, two rules received on January retary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant 7, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- law, a report on the trade and employment to law, a report relative to the study of the ing, and Urban Affairs. effects of the Andean Trade Preference Act; contribution of bycatch to charitable organi- EC–3676. A communication from the Presi- to the Committee on Finance. zations; to the Committee on Commerce, dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- EC–3691. A communication from the Na- Science, and Transportation. suant to law, a notice relative to the con- tional Director, Tax Forms and Publications EC–3706. A communication from the Assist- tinuation of the Libyan Emergency; to the Division, Internal Revenue Service, Depart- ant Secretary of Commerce for Communica- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban ment of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- tions and Information, transmitting, pursu- Affairs. ant to law, a rule received on December 12, ant to law, a report concerning the Tele- EC–3677. A communication from the Assist- 1997; to the Committee on Finance. communications and Information Infrastruc- ant to the Board of Governors of the Federal EC–3692. A communication from the Sec- ture Assistance Program; to the Committee Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to retary of Health and Human Services, trans- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S37 EC–3707. A communication from the Direc- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant nancial controls in effect during fiscal year tor of the Program Office of the National In- to law, the reports of nine rules; to the Com- 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- stitute of Standards and Technology, De- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- fairs. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- tation. EC–3735. A communication from the Chair- ant to law, a report relative to the Advanced EC–3721. A communication from the Gen- man and Chief Executive Officer of the Farm Technology Program; to the Committee on eral Counsel of the Department of Transpor- Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ant to law, the annual report on the system EC–3708. A communication from the Direc- ports of 191 rules; to the Committee on Com- of internal accounting and financial controls tor of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Eco- merce, Science, and Transportation. in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Com- nomics and Statistics Administration, De- EC–3722. A communication from the Chair- mittee on Governmental Affairs. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- man of the Council of the District of Colum- EC–3736. A communication from the Chair- ant to law, the report of two rules concern- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of person of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trad- ing surveys of international transactions in D.C. Act 12–190 adopted by the Council on ing Commission, transmitting, pursuant to services; to the Committee on Commerce, September 22, 1997; to the Committee on law, the annual report on the system of in- Science, and Transportation. Governmental Affairs. ternal accounting and financial controls in EC–3709. A communication from the Sec- EC–3723. A communication from the Chair- effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Commit- retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- man of the Council of the District of Colum- tee on Governmental Affairs. suant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Task Force bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of EC–3737. A communication from the Acting On Assistance To Families of Aviation Disas- D.C. Act 12–191 adopted by the Council on Oc- Chairman of the Thrift Depositor Protection ters’’; to the Committee on Commerce, tober 7, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- Oversight Board, transmitting, pursuant to Science, and Transportation. mental Affairs. law, the annual report on the system of in- EC–3710. A communication from the Sec- EC–3724. A communication from the Chair- ternal accounting and financial controls in retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- man of the Council of the District of Colum- effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Commit- suant to law, a report entitled ‘‘High-Speed bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of tee on Governmental Affairs. Ground Transportation For America’’; to the D.C. Act 12–198 adopted by the Council on EC–3738. A communication from the Chair- Committee on Commerce, Science, and November 4, 1997; to the Committee on Gov- man of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Transportation. ernmental Affairs. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–3711. A communication from the Sec- EC–3725. A communication from the Chair- the annual report on the system of internal retary of the Federal Trade Commission, man of the Council of the District of Colum- accounting and financial controls in effect transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice on bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on the enforcement policy statement on U.S. or- D.C. Act 12–199 adopted by the Council on Governmental Affairs. igin claims; to the Committee on Commerce, November 4, 1997; to the Committee on Gov- EC–3739. A communication from the Chair- Science, and Transportation. ernmental Affairs. man of the Federal Housing Finance Board, EC–3712. A communication from the Sec- EC–3726. A communication from the Chair- transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual re- retary of the Federal Trade Commission, man of the Council of the District of Colum- port on the system of internal accounting transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of and financial controls in effect during fiscal the applicance labeling rule received on Jan- D.C. Act 12–200 adopted by the Council on year 1997; to the Committee on Govern- uary 5, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, November 4, 1997; to the Committee on Gov- mental Affairs. Science, and Transportation. ernmental Affairs. EC–3740. A communication from the Chair- EC–3713. A communication from the Sec- EC–3727. A communication from the Chair- man of the Federal Election Commission, retary of the Federal Trade Commission, man of the Council of the District of Colum- transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual re- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of port on the system of internal accounting individual reference services; to the Commit- D.C. Act 12–204 adopted by the Council on and financial controls in effect during fiscal tee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- November 4, 1997; to the Committee on Gov- year 1997; to the Committee on Govern- tation. ernmental Affairs. mental Affairs. EC–3714. A communication from the AMD- EC–3728. A communication from the Chair- EC–3741. A communication from the Sec- Performance Evaluation and Records Man- man of the Council of the District of Colum- retary of Education, transmitting, pursuant agement, Federal Communications Commis- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of to law, the annual report on the system of sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, eleven D.C. Act 12–205 adopted by the Council on internal accounting and financial controls in rules; to the Committee on Commerce, November 4, 1997; to the Committee on Gov- effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Commit- Science, and Transportation. ernmental Affairs. tee on Governmental Affairs. EC–3715. A communication from the Na- EC–3729. A communication from the Chair- EC–3742. A communication from the Chair- tional Marine Fisheries Service, National man of the Council of the District of Colum- man of the Federal Maritime Commission, Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual re- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- D.C. Act 12–209 adopted by the Council on port on the system of internal accounting suant to law, a rule received on January 5, November 4, 1997; to the Committee on Gov- and financial controls in effect during fiscal 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, ernmental Affairs. year 1997; to the Committee on Govern- Science, and Transportation. EC–3730. A communication from the Chair- mental Affairs. EC–3716. A communication from the Acting man of the Council of the District of Colum- EC–3743. A communication from the Chair- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of man of the Federal Trade Commission, eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- D.C. Act 12–210 adopted by the Council on transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual re- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- November 4, 1997; to the Committee on Gov- port on the system of internal accounting ant to law, a rule received on November 21, ernmental Affairs. and financial controls in effect during fiscal 1997; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–3731. A communication from the Chair- year 1997; to the Committee on Govern- Science, and Transportation. man of the Council of the District of Colum- mental Affairs. EC–3717. A communication from the Acting bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of EC–3744. A communication from the Senior Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- D.C. Act 12–211 adopted by the Council on Deputy Chairman of the National Endow- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- November 4, 1997; to the Committee on Gov- ment For the Arts, transmitting, pursuant partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- ernmental Affairs. to law, the annual report on the system of ant to law, the reports of six rules; to the EC–3732. A communication from the Acting internal accounting and financial controls in Committee on Commerce, Science, and Director of the Office of Federal Housing En- effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Commit- Transportation. terprise Oversight, transmitting, pursuant to tee on Governmental Affairs. EC–3718. A communication from the Direc- law, the annual report on the system of in- EC–3745. A communication from the Chair- tor of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries, ternal accounting and financial controls in man of the U.S. Equal Employment Oppor- National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Commit- tunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant tee on Governmental Affairs. to law, the annual report on the system of to law, the reports of fifteen rules; to the EC–3733. A communication from the Chair- internal accounting and financial controls in Committee on Commerce, Science, and man and General Counsel of the U.S. Na- effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Commit- Transportation. tional Labor Relations Board, transmitting tee on Governmental Affairs. EC–3719. A communication from the Assist- jointly, pursuant to law, the annual report EC–3746. A communication from the Chair ant Administrator for Fisheries, National on the system of internal accounting and fi- of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Marine Fisheries Service, Department of nancial controls in effect during fiscal year Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- the annual report on the system of internal the reports of four rules; to the Committee fairs. accounting and financial controls in effect on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–3734. A communication from the Chair- during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on EC–3720. A communication from the Dep- man of the Postal Rate Commission, trans- Governmental Affairs. uty Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, mitting, pursuant to law, the annual report EC–3747. A communication from the Direc- National Marine Fisheries Service, Depart- on the system of internal accounting and fi- tor of the Policy and Communications Staff, S38 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 National Archives at College Park, transmit- transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual re- EC–3773. A communication from the Ad- ting, pursuant to law, the annual report on port under the Freedom of Information Act ministrator of the U.S. Environmental Pro- the system of internal accounting and finan- for the period April 1 through September 30, tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to cial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- law, the annual reports on the system of in- to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. fairs. ternal accounting and financial controls in EC–3748. A communication from the Sec- EC–3761. A communication from the In- effect during fiscal year 1997 and under the retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- spector General of the U.S. Railroad Retire- Freedom of Information Act for the period suant to law, the annual report on the sys- ment Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the tem of internal accounting and financial the annual report under the Freedom of In- Committee on Governmental Affairs. controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to formation Act for the period April 1 through EC–3774. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Governmental Affairs. September 30, 1997; to the Committee on tor of the Morris K. Udall Foundation Schol- EC–3749. A communication from the Chair- Governmental Affairs. arship and Excellence In National Environ- man of the National Mediation Board, trans- EC–3762. A communication from the Chief mental Policy Foundation, transmitting, mitting, pursuant to law, the annual report Executive Officer of the Corporation For Na- pursuant to law, the annual reports on the on the system of internal accounting and fi- tional Service, transmitting, pursuant to system of internal accounting and financial nancial controls in effect during fiscal year law, the annual report under the Freedom of controls in effect during fiscal year 1997 and 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- Information Act for the period April 1 under the Freedom of Information Act for fairs. through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- the period April 1 through September 30, EC–3750. A communication from the Chair- tee on Governmental Affairs. 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- man of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety EC–3763. A communication from the Chair- fairs. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, man of the Board of the Pension Benefit EC–3775. A communication from the Sec- the annual report on the system of internal Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursu- retary of the American Battle Monuments accounting and financial controls in effect ant to law, the annual report under the Free- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on dom of Information Act for the period April the annual reports on the system of internal Governmental Affairs. 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- accounting and financial controls in effect EC–3751. A communication from the Ad- tee on Governmental Affairs. during fiscal year 1997 and under the Free- ministrator of the Panama Canal Commis- EC–3764. A communication from the Sec- dom of Information Act for the period April sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the an- retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- nual report on the system of internal ac- to law, the annual report under the Freedom tee on Governmental Affairs. counting and financial controls in effect dur- of Information Act for the period April 1 EC–3776. A communication from the Direc- ing fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- tor of the U.S. Office of Personnel Manage- Governmental Affairs. tee on Governmental Affairs. ment, transmitting, pursuant to law, the an- EC–3752. A communication from the Chair EC–3765. A communication from the Sec- nual report under the Freedom of Informa- of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, retary of the Smithsonian Institution, trans- tion Act for the period April 1 through Sep- transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual re- mitting, pursuant to law, the annual report tember 30, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- port on the system of internal accounting under the Freedom of Information Act for mental Affairs. and financial controls in effect during fiscal the period April 1 through September 30, EC–3777. A communication from the Sec- year 1997; to the Committee on Govern- 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- retary of Education, transmitting, pursuant mental Affairs. fairs. to law, the annual report under the Freedom EC–3753. A communication from the Direc- EC–3766. A communication from the Fed- of Information Act for the period April 1 tor of the U.S. Office of Personnel Manage- eral Co-Chairman of the Appalachian Re- through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- ment, transmitting, pursuant to law, the an- gional Commission, transmitting, pursuant tee on Governmental Affairs. nual report on the system of internal ac- to law, the annual report under the Freedom EC–3778. A communication from the Direc- counting and financial controls in effect dur- of Information Act for the period April 1 tor of the Bureau of the Census, Department ing fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, Governmental Affairs. tee on Governmental Affairs. two rules including a rule entitled ‘‘Block EC–3754. A communication from the Direc- EC–3767. A communication from the In- Group Program for Census 2000’’ received on tor of the U.S. Information Agency, trans- spector General of the U.S. General Services January 5, 1998; to the Committee on Gov- mitting, pursuant to law, the annual report Administration, transmitting, pursuant to ernmental Affairs. on the system of internal accounting and fi- law, the annual report under the Freedom of EC–3779. A communication from the Direc- nancial controls in effect during fiscal year Information Act for the period April 1 tor of the Office of Personnel Management, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- the President’s Pay Agent, transmitting, fairs. tee on Governmental Affairs. pursuant to law, a report relative to local- EC–3755. A communication from the Ad- EC–3768. A communication from the Chair- ity-based comparability payments; to the ministrator of the U.S. Environmental Pro- man and Chief Executive Office of the Farm Committee on Governmental Affairs. tection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- EC–3780. A communication from the Direc- law, the annual report on the system of in- ant to law, the annual report under the Free- tor of the Office of Administration, Execu- ternal accounting and financial controls in dom of Information Act for the period April tive Office of the President, transmitting, effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Commit- 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- pursuant to law, an aggregate report on per- tee on Governmental Affairs. tee on Governmental Affairs. sonnel for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee EC–3756. A communication from the Attor- EC–3769. A communication from the Sec- on Governmental Affairs. ney General, transmitting, pursuant to law, retary of the Commission of Fine Arts, EC–3781. A communication from the Execu- the annual report on the system of internal transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual re- tive Director of the Committee for Purchase accounting and financial controls in effect port under the Freedom of Information Act from People Who Are Blind or Severely Dis- during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on for the period April 1 through September 30, abled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Governmental Affairs. 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- port of additions to the Procurement List; to EC–3757. A communication from the Sec- fairs. the Committee on Governmental Affairs. retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3770. A communication from the Sec- EC–3782. A communication from the Acting law, the annual report under the Freedom of retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- Comptroller General of the United States, Information Act for the period April 1 ant to law, the annual report under the Free- transmitting, pursuant to law, the list of re- through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- dom of Information Act for the period April ports, testimony, correspondence, and other tee on Governmental Affairs. 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- publications for November 1997; to the Com- EC–3758. A communication from the Sec- tee on Governmental Affairs. mittee on Governmental Affairs. retary of Health and Human Services, trans- EC–3771. A communication from the Sec- EC–3783. A communication from the Acting mitting, pursuant to law, the annual report retary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursu- Comptroller General of the United States, under the Freedom of Information Act for ant to law, the annual report under the Free- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- the period April 1 through September 30, dom of Information Act for the period April ative to the Internal Revenue Service; to the 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- Committee on Governmental Affairs. fairs. tee on Governmental Affairs. EC–3784. A communication from the Gen- EC–3759. A communication from the Ad- EC–3772. A communication from the Presi- eral Manager of the Washington Metropoli- ministrator of the National Aeronautics and dent of the U.S. Institute of Peace, transmit- tan Area Transit Authority, transmitting, Space Administration, transmitting, pursu- ting, pursuant to law, the annual reports on pursuant to law, the comprehensive annual ant to law, the annual report under the Free- the system of internal accounting and finan- financial report for the fiscal year ended dom of Information Act for the period April cial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997 June 30, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- and under the Freedom of Information Act mental Affairs. tee on Governmental Affairs. for the period April 1 through September 30, EC–3785. A communication from the Chair- EC–3760. A communication from the Chair- 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- man of the District of Columbia Financial man of the Railroad Retirement Board, fairs. Responsibility and Management Assistance January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S39 Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, ment, transmitting, pursuant to law, one ant to law, the report under the Federal the report of management reform plans; to rule relative to agency relationships Managers’ Financial Integrity Act for fiscal the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (RIN3206–AH72) received on January 15, 1998; year 1997; to the Committee on Govern- EC–3786. A communication from the Direc- to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. mental Affairs. tor of the U.S. Office of Personnel Manage- EC–3800. A communication from the Board EC–3814. A communication from the Chair- ment, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Members of the Railroad Retirement Board, man of the Federal Communications Com- ports of seven rules; to the Committee on transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual re- mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Governmental Affairs. port on the system of internal accounting annual report on the system of internal ac- EC–3787. A communication from the Direc- and financial controls in effect during fiscal counting and financial controls in effect dur- tor of the Office of Insular Affairs, Depart- year 1997; to the Committee on Govern- ing fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant mental Affairs. Governmental Affairs. to law, the report entitled ‘‘Impact of the EC–3801. A communication from the Dep- EC–3815. A communication from the Direc- Compacts of Free Association on the United uty Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pur- tor of the Office of Personnel Management, States Territories and Commonwealths and suant to law, the report on the internal con- transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice of on the State of Hawaii’’; to the Committee trols and financial systems in effect during approval for a personnel management dem- on Energy and Natural Resources. fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Gov- onstration project for the Department of the EC–3788. A communication from the Chief ernmental Affairs. Navy; to the Committee on Governmental Justice of the Supreme Court, transmitting, EC–3802. A communication from the Ad- Affairs. pursuant to law, the report of the proceed- ministrator of the U.S. Small Business Ad- EC–3816. A communication from the Execu- ings of the Judicial Conference of the United ministration, transmitting, pursuant to law, tive Director of the District of Columbia Fi- States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the report on internal controls and financial nancial Responsibility and Management As- EC–3789. A communication from the Com- systems in effect during fiscal year 1997; to sistance Authority, transmitting, pursuant missioner of the Immigration and Natu- the Committee on Governmental Affairs. to law, the report entitled ‘‘District of Co- EC–3803. A communication from the Ad- ralization Service, Department of Justice, lumbia Public Schools Performance Audit: ministrator of the U.S. Small Business Ad- transmitting, pursuant to law, one rule rel- Fiscal Year 1997 Capital Improvement Pro- ministration, transmitting, pursuant to law, ative to business persons received on Janu- gram Procurement Process’’; to the Commit- the report of the Office of the Inspector Gen- ary 12, 1998; to the Committee on the Judici- tee on Governmental Affairs. eral for the period April 1 through Septem- ary. EC–3817. A communication from the Coun- ber 30, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- EC–3790. A communication from the Direc- cil of the District of Columbia, transmitting, tor of the Office of Management and Budget, mental Affairs. EC–3804. A communication from the Ad- pursuant to law, copies of D.C. Act 12–224 Executive Office of the President, transmit- ministrator of the General Services Adminis- adopted by the Council on December 4, 1997; ting, pursuant to law, the report under the tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Freedom of Information Act for calendar EC–3818. A communication from the Coun- port relative to the Federal Employees Clean year 1997; to the Committee on the Judici- cil of the District of Columbia, transmitting, Air Act; to the Committee on Governmental ary. pursuant to law, copies of D.C. Act 12–223 Affairs. EC–3791. A communication from the Chair- EC–3805. A communication from the Inde- adopted by the Council on December 4, 1997; man of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commis- pendent Counsel, Office of the Independent to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–3819. A communication from the Coun- port under the Freedom of Information Act annual report for the period ending Septem- cil of the District of Columbia, transmitting, for calendar year 1997; to the Committee on ber 30, 1997; to the Committee on Govern- pursuant to law, copies of D.C. Act 12–219 the Judiciary. mental Affairs. adopted by the Council on December 4, 1997; EC–3792. A communication from the Chair- EC–3806. A communication from the Dep- to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. person of the U.S. Commission on Civil uty Financial Officer of the National Credit EC–3820. A communication from the Coun- Rights, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Union Administration, transmitting, pursu- cil of the District of Columbia, transmitting, port entitled ‘‘Equal Educational Oppor- ant to law, the annual report on the system pursuant to law, copies of D.C. Act 12–194 tunity and Nondiscrimination for Students of internal accounting and financial controls adopted by the Council on December 4, 1997; with Limited English Proficiency’’; to the in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Com- to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Committee on the Judiciary. mittee on Governmental Affairs. EC–3821. A communication from the Public EC–3793. A communication from the Chief EC–3807. A communication from the Execu- Printer, U.S. Government Printing Office, Administrative Officer of the Postal Rate tive Director of the Committee for Purchase transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, from People Who Are Blind or Severely Dis- the status of GPO access; to the Committee the report under the Freedom of Information abled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- on Rules and Administration. Act for 1997; to the Committee on the Judici- port of additions to the Procurement List; to EC–3822. A communication from the Direc- ary. the Committee on Governmental Affairs. tor of the Congressional Budget Office, EC–3794. A communication from the Direc- EC–3808. A communication from the Direc- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on tor of the Bureau of the Census, Department tor of the Peace Corps, transmitting, pursu- unauthorized appropriations and expiring au- of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, ant to law, the report on the internal con- thorizations; to the Committee on Appro- one rule entitled ‘‘Establishing New Re- trols and financial systems in effect during priations. search Data Centers (RDC)’’ received on Jan- fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Gov- EC–3823. A communication from the Acting uary 15, 1998; to the Committee on Govern- ernmental Affairs. Director of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, mental Affairs. EC–3809. A communication from the Direc- Department of the Interior, transmitting, EC–3795. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Federal Mediation and Concilia- pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Protection tor of Selective Service, transmitting, pursu- tion Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, for Products of Indian Art and Craftsman- ant to law, the annual report on the system the report on the system of internal account- ship’’ (RIN1090–AA45) received on January 15, of internal accounting and financial controls ing and financial controls in effect during 1998; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Com- fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Gov- EC–3824. A communication from the Sec- mittee on Governmental Affairs. ernmental Affairs. retary of Health and Human Services, trans- EC–3796. A communication from the Sec- EC–3810. A communication from the Chair- mitting, pursuant to law, a report on con- retary of the Postal Rate Commission, trans- man of the National Endowment for the Hu- tract support cost funding in Indian self-de- mitting, pursuant to law, the report under manities, transmitting, pursuant to law, the termination contracts and compacts; to the the Government in the Sunshine Act for cal- report on the internal controls and financial Committee on Indian Affairs. endar year 1997; to the Committee on Gov- systems in effect during fiscal year 1997; to EC–3825. A communication from the Assist- ernmental Affairs. the Committee on Governmental Affairs. ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), EC–3797. A communication from the Direc- EC–3811. A communication from the Chair- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report tor of the Office of Management and Budget, man of the Board of Governors, United that a reward had been paid pursuant to 22 Executive Office of the President, transmit- States Postal Service, transmitting, pursu- U.S.C. 2708; to the Committee on Foreign Re- ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to ant to law, the report under the Government lations. the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the in the Sunshine Act for calendar year 1997; to EC–3826. A communication from the Presi- Negotiated Rulemaking Act; to the Commit- the Committee on Governmental Affairs. dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- tee on Governmental Affairs. EC–3812. A communication from the Direc- suant to law, a report on negative security EC–3798. A communication from the Sec- tor of the Federal Emergency Management assurances; to the Committee on Foreign Re- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the lations. ant to law, the report of the Office of the In- report of the Office of the Inspector General EC–3827. A communication from the Direc- spector General for the period April 1 for the period April 1 through September 30, tor of the Office of Rulemaking Coordina- through September 30, 1997; to the Commit- 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- tion, Department of Energy, transmitting, tee on Governmental Affairs. fairs. pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Records EC–3799. A communication from the Direc- EC–3813. A communication from the Sec- Maintained on Individuals (Privacy Act)’’ tor of the U.S. Office of Personnel Manage- retary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursu- (RIN1901–AA62) received on January 21, 1998; S40 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- EC–3843. A communication from the Assist- law, a rule relative to the importation of sources. ant Secretary of Legislative Affairs, Depart- ruminants, meat, and meat products re- EC–3828. A communication from the Fed- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ceived on January 9, 1998; to the Committee eral Register Liaison Officer of the Bureau of law, a Presidential Determination relative on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Land Management, Department of the Inte- to the Palestine Liberation Organization EC–3856. A communication from the Man- rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule (PLO); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- ager of the Federal Crop Insurance Corpora- entitled ‘‘Federal Timber Contract Payment tions. tion, Risk Management Agency, Department Modification’’ (RIN1004–AC69) received on EC–3844. A communication from the Presi- of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to January 12, 1998; to the Committee on En- dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- law, a rule relative to hybrid seed corn re- ergy and Natural Resources. suant to law, a determination relative to the ceived on January 9, 1998; to the Committee EC–3829. A communication from the Assist- People’s Republic of China; to the Commit- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. ant Secretary of the Interior (Land and Min- tee on Foreign Relations. EC–3857. A communication from the Man- erals Management), transmitting, pursuant EC–3845. A communication from the Assist- ager of the Federal Crop Insurance Corpora- to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Multiple Use, Min- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- tion, Risk Management Agency, Department ing’’ (RIN1004–AD05) received on December ment of State, transmitting the report of the of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 10, 1997; to the Committee on Energy and texts of international agreements, other law, a rule relative to the availability of in- Natural Resources. than treaties, and background statements; formation to the public received on January EC–3830. A communication from the Sec- to the Committee on Foreign Relations. 9, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- retary of the Interior, transmitting, pursu- EC–3846. A communication from the Chief trition, and Forestry. ant to law, a report relative to the Niobrara Counsel of the Office of Foreign Assets Con- EC–3858. A communication from the Assist- National Scenic River; to the Committee on trol, Department of the Treasury, transmit- ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), Energy and Natural Resources. ting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to U.S. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–3831. A communication from the Under nationals and the government of North a certification regarding the incidental cap- Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Tech- Korea, received on December 4, 1997; to the ture of sea turtles; to the Committee on nology), transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Committee on Foreign Relations. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–3859. A communication from the Direc- port from foreign entities for fiscal year 1997; EC–3847. A communication from the Assist- tor for Executive Budgeting and Assistance to the Committee on Armed Services. ant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, De- EC–3832. A communication from the Sec- partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Management, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule enti- retary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule regarding international traffic in tled ‘‘Financial Assistance for Internship law, a report relative to the Future Years arms regulations, received on December 8, Program for Postsecondary Students’’ re- Defense Program; to the Committee on 1997; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. ceived on December 11, 1997; to the Commit- Armed Services. EC–3848. A communication from the Assist- tee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–3833. A communication from the Chief ant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, De- tation. of the Programs and Legislation Division, partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3860. A communication from the Sec- law, a rule regarding issuance of immigrant Office of Legislative Liaison, Department of retary of the Federal Trade Commission, the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, visas, received on January 5, 1997; to the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on a report relative to a cost comparison of li- Committee on Foreign Relations. tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide of the EC–3849. A communication from the Acting braries at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo- smoke of 1249 varieties of domestic ciga- Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing ming; to the Committee on Armed Services. rettes for calendar year 1995; to the Commit- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- EC–3834. A communication from the Assist- tee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and mitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled tation. Environment), transmitting, pursuant to ‘‘Grape Grown in a Designated Area of EC–3861. A communication from the Acting law, a report on the strategic overview of the Southeastern California; Temporary Suspen- Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Navy’s commercial activity studies; to the sion of Continuing Assessment Rate’’ re- eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- Committee on Armed Services. ceived on January 9, 1997; to the Committee partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- EC–3835. A communication from the Sec- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. ant to law, a rule received on January 8, 1998; retary of Defense, transmitting, a report of a EC–3850. A communication from the Acting to the Committee on Commerce, Science, retirement; to the Committee on Armed Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing and Transportation. Services. Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- EC–3862. A communication from the Acting EC–3836. A communication from the Under mitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Tech- tart cherries, received on January 9, 1997; to eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- nology), transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- port relative to the National Defense Stock- and Forestry. ant to law, a rule received on January 15, pile; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC–3851. A communication from the Acting 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–3837. A communication from the Chair- Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Science, and Transportation. man and Chief Executive Officer of the Farm Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- EC–3863. A communication from the Dep- Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- mitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to uty Assistant Administrator For Fisheries, ant to law, the report on the Government in oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- the Sunshine Act for calendar year 1997; to grown in Florida received on January 9, 1997; suant to law, a rule received on January 15, the Committee on Governmental Affairs. to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–3838. A communication from the Direc- and Forestry. Science, and Transportation. tor of the National Science Foundation, EC–3852. A communication from the Acting EC–3864. A communication from the Assist- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing ant Administrator for Fisheries, National the internal controls and financial systems Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- Marine Fisheries Service, Department of in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Com- mitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, mittee on Governmental Affairs. onions grown in South Texas received on two rules; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–3839. A communication from the Sec- January 9, 1997; to the Committee on Agri- Science, and Transportation. retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–3865. A communication from the Acting to law, the report under the Federal Man- EC–3853. A communication from the Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, Na- agers’ Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Af- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, fairs. mitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to two rules received on January 12, 1998; to the EC–3840. A communication from the Sec- grapes grown in a designated area of south- Committee on Commerce, Science, and retary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to eastern California received on January 9, Transportation. law, the report on outreach to gulf war vet- 1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- EC–3866. A communication from the Gen- erans; to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. trition, and Forestry. eral Counsel of the Department of Transpor- EC–3841. A communication from the Direc- EC–3854. A communication from the Acting tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, six tor of the Office of Management and Budget, Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing rules received on January 13, 1998; to the the Executive Office of the President, trans- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- Committee on Commerce, Science, and mitting, pursuant to law, the report on ap- mitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to Transportation. propriations legislation within seven days of tomatoes grown in Florida and imported to- EC–3867. A communication from the Gen- enactment; to the Committee on the Budget. matoes received on January 9, 1997; to the eral Counsel of the Department of Transpor- EC–3842. A communication from the Direc- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, fifteen tor of the Office of Management and Budget, Forestry. rules received on Transportation. the Executive Office of the President, trans- EC–3855. A communication from the Con- EC–3868. A communication from the AMD mitting, pursuant to law, the report on ap- gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and (Performance Evaluation and Records Man- propriations legislation within seven days of Plant Health Inspection Service, Department agement), Federal Communications Commis- enactment; to the Committee on the Budget. of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, four January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S41 rules; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–3884. A communication from the Sec- Act of 1986 (SARA) for fiscal year 1997; to the Science, and Transportation. retary of Health and Human Services, trans- Committee on the Environment and Public EC–3869. A communication from the Sec- mitting, pursuant to law, three rules; to the Works. retary of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Committee on Finance. EC–3897. A communication from the Sec- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–3885. A communication from the Chief retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- the reports of two rules; to the Committee of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue suant to law, the report on the Blair County, on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- Pennsylvania, demonstration project; to the EC–3870. A communication from the Gen- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of Reve- Committee on Environment and Public eral Counsel of the Department of Housing nue Procedures 98: 11, 12, 14-16; to the Com- Works. and Urban Development, transmitting, pur- mittee on Finance. EC–3898. A communication from the Direc- suant to law, the reports of two rules; to the EC–3886. A communication from the Chief tor of the Office of Congressional Affairs, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, trans- Affairs. Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, a rule regarding EC–3871. A communication from the Presi- mitting, pursuant to law, the reports of Freedom of Information Act Amendments dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- three regulations; to the Committee on Fi- (RIN3150-AF78) received on January 7, 1998; suant to law, the notice of the continuation nance. to the Committee on Environment and Pub- of the emergency regarding terrorists who EC–3887. A communication from the Chief lic Works. threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue EC–3899. A communication from the Direc- process; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- tor of the Office of pursuant to law, a rule ing, and Urban Affairs. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of Reve- relative to deliberate misconduct by unli- EC–3872. A communication from the Presi- nue Rulings 98: 3, 6-8; to the Committee on censed persons (RIN3150-AF35) received on dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- Finance. January 22, 1998; to the Committee on Envi- suant to law, a report relative to the na- EC–3888. A communication from the Chair- ronment and Public Works. tional emergency with respect to Libya; to man of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection EC–3900. A communication from the Execu- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tive Secretary of the Harry S. Truman Urban Affairs. port under the Government in the Sunshine Scholarship Foundation, transmitting, pur- EC–3873. A communication from the Presi- Act for calendar year 1997; to the Committee suant to law, the annual report for calendar dent and Chairman of the Export-Import on Governmental Affairs. year 1997; to the Committee on Labor and Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–3889. A communication from the Ad- Human Resources. port on a transaction involving U.S. exports ministration of the Environmental Protec- EC–3901. A communication from the Sec- to the People’s Republic of China (China); to tion Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, retary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and the report entitled ‘‘The Incidence and Se- law, the reports of the Advisory Council on Urban Affairs. verity of Sediment Contamination in Sur- Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit EC–3874. A communication from the Man- face Waters of the United States’’; to the Plans; to the Committee on Labor and aging Director of the Federal Housing Fi- Committee on Environment and Public Human Resources. nance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, Works. EC–3902. A communication from the Under a rule entitled ‘‘Membership Eligibility’’ EC–3890. A communication from the Direc- Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- (RIN3069-AA66) received on January 21, 1998; tor of the Office of Regulatory Management ness), transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and and Information, Environmental Protection port relative to the American Red Cross; to Urban Affairs. Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, two the Committee on Labor and Human Re- EC–3875. A communication from the Acting rules including one entitled ‘‘Approval and sources. Director of the Financial Crimes Enforce- Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- EC–3903. A communication from the Chief ment Network, transmitting, pursuant to tion Plans’’ received on January 13, 1998; to Executive Officer of the annual report for law, a rule received on January 21, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public calendar year 1995; to the Committee on the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Works. Labor and Human Resources. Urban Affairs. EC–3891. A communication from the Direc- EC–3904. A communication from the Presi- EC–3876. A communication from the Comp- tor of the Office of Regulatory Management dent of the James Madison Memorial Fellow- troller of the Currency, Administrator of Na- and Information, Environmental Protection ship Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to tional Banks, transmitting, pursuant to law, Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, one law, the annual report for fiscal year 1997; to a report regarding the National Flood Insur- rule entitled ‘‘Consolidation of Certain Food the Committee on Labor and Human Re- ance Program; to the Committee on Bank- and Feed Additive Tolerance Regulations’’ sources. ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. received on January 13, 1998; to the Commit- EC–3905. A communication from the Chair- EC–3877. A communication from the Assist- tee on Environment and Public Works. man of the Commission On Dietary Supple- ant to the Board of Governors of the Federal EC–3892. A communication from the Direc- ment Labels, transmitting, pursuant to law, Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to tor of the Office of Regulatory Management the final report of the Commission; to the law, a rule entitled ‘‘Securities Credit Trans- and Information, Environmental Protection Committee on Labor and Human Resources. actions’’ received on January 9, 1998; to the Agency, transmitting, Incorporated by Ap- EC–3906. A communication from the Acting Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban proved State Hazardous Waste Program for Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs. Florida’’ received on January 15, 1998; to the Affairs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity EC–3878. A communication from the Sec- Committee on Environment and Public Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Works. the report entitled ‘‘Federal Sector Report to law, the annual report for fiscal year 1997; EC–3893. A communication from the Direc- on EEO Complaints and Appeals’’ for fiscal to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and tor of the Office of Regulatory Management year 1996; to the Committee on Labor and Urban Affairs. and Information, Environmental Protection Human Resources. EC–3879. A communication from the Presi- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, one EC–3907. A communication from the Acting dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Director of Communications transmitting, suant to law, a report concerning emigration Implementation Plans; State of Missouri’’ pursuant to law, the report on the employ- laws and policies of Mongolia; to the Com- received on January 15, 1998; to the Commit- ment of minorities, women and people with mittee on Finance. tee on Environment and Public Works. disabilities in the Federal government; to EC–3880. A communication from the Sec- EC–3894. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Labor and Human Re- retary of Agriculture, initiative for fiscal tor of the Office of Regulatory Management sources. year 1997; to the Committee on Finance. and Information, Environmental Protection EC–3908. A communication from the Sec- EC–3881. A communication from the Assist- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, two retary of Health and Human Services, trans- ant Commissioner (Examination), Internal rules including one entitled ‘‘Commonwealth mitting, pursuant to law, the final perform- Revenue Service, Department of the Treas- of Puerto Rico; Final Approval of State Un- ance report regarding the Prescription Drug ury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule re- derground Storage Tank Program’’ received User Fee Act of 1992; to the Committee on ceived on January 12, 1998; to the Committee on January 16, 1998; to the Committee on En- Labor and Human Resources. on Finance. vironment and Public Works. EC–3909. A communication from the Sec- EC–3882. A communication from the Assist- EC–3895. A communication from the Direc- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- ant Secretary of Health and Human Services tor of the Office of Regulatory Management mitting, pursuant to law, the report of the (Administration For Children and Families), and Information, Environmental Protection Council on Alzheimer’s Disease for fiscal transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule re- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, one year 1996; to the Committee on Labor and ceived on December 10, 1997; to the Commit- rule entitled ‘‘Significant Uses of Certain Human Resources. tee on Finance. Chemical and Public Works. EC–3910. A communication from the Sec- EC–3883. A communication from the Sec- EC–3896. A communication from the Sec- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- mitting, a draft of proposed legislation enti- mitting, pursuant to law, a report on data suant to law, the annual report under the tled ‘‘The Safety of Imported Food Act of processing; to the Committee on Finance. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization 1997″; to the Committee on Labor and Human S42 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 Resources. Services, transmitting, pursuant Loan and William D. Ford Federal Direct POM–309. A resolution adopted by the to law, the report on the results of the eval- Loan Programs (RIN1840–AC45) received on Council of the City of Dixon, California rel- uations of the 100-Hour Rule Waivers in Cali- December 15, 1997; to the Committee on ative to a veterans’ hospital; to the Commit- fornia, Utah and Wisconsin; to the Commit- Labor and Human Resources. tee on Veterans’ Affairs. tee on Labor and Human Resources. EC–3925. A communication from the Assist- POM–310. A joint resolution adopted by the EC–3912. A communication from the Sec- ant General Counsel for Regulations in the Assembly of the State of California; to the retary of Health and Human Services, trans- Office of the General Counsel, Department of Committee on Commerce, Science, and mitting, pursuant to law, the report on the Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Transportation. implementation of the Age Discrimination rule entitled ‘‘Student Assistance General ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 36 Act for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on Provisions: Standards of Financial Respon- Whereas, Motor vehicle accidents are the Labor and Human Resources. sibility’’ (RIN1840–AC36) received leading cause of death and injury to chil- EC–3913. A communication from the Sec- EC–3926. A communication from the Assist- dren; and retary of Health and Human Services, trans- ant Secretary of Labor for Employment Whereas, A properly installed child pas- mitting, pursuant to law, the report on the Standards, transmitting, pursuant to law, senger restraint system can reduce the risk National Health Service Corps for calendar the reports of two rules; to the Committee of serious or fatal injury to a child in a crash year 1995; to the Committee on Labor and on Labor and Human Resources. by 71 percent and reduce the need for hos- Human Resources. EC–3927. A communication from the Assist- pitalization by 67 percent, and child re- EC–3914. A communication from the Sec- ant of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Ad- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- straint systems are 50 percent effective in ministration, transmitting, pursuant to law, preventing minor injury; and mitting, pursuant to law, the report on as- the reports of two rules; to the Committee sistance to persons with developmental dis- Whereas, The National Highway Traffic on Labor and Human Resources. Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates abilities for fiscal year 1995; to the Commit- EC–3928. A communication from the Dep- tee on Labor and Human Resources. that if all child safety seats were correctly uty Executive Director and Chief Operating installed in vehicles, 5,300 injuries would be EC–3915. Pension and Welfare Benefits, Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corpora- transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of prevented and the lives of 500 young children tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- would be saved each year; and two rules; to the Committee on Labor and ports of three rules; to the Committee on Human Resources. Whereas, NHTSA estimates that child re- Labor and Human Resources. straint systems saved the lives of 2,934 chil- EC–3916. A communication from the Assist- EC–3929. A communication from the Assist- ant Secretary of Labor for Occupational dren under the age of five years in the ant of Labor for Employment and Training, United States from 1982 through 1995; and Safety and Health, transmitting, pursuant to transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Res- Whereas, NHTSA estimates that 600 chil- a rule received on December 3, 1997; to the dren under five years of age were killed and piratory Protection’’ (RIN1218–AA05) re- Committee on Labor and Human Resources. ceived on January 5, 1998; to the Committee approximately 70,000 were injured due to im- on Labor and Human Resources. f proper, or lack of, use of child car safety seats in the United States in 1996; and EC–3917. A communication from the Direc- PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS tor of Regulations Policy in Management Whereas, In 1996, the Department of the Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Ad- The following petitions and memori- California Highway Patrol issued 15,516 cita- ministration, Department of Health & als were laid before the Senate and tions for noncompliance with child restraint Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to were referred or ordered to lie on the system laws; and Whereas, As many as 80 percent of all child law, seventeen rules including one rule with table as indicated: respect to carcinogenicity testing of com- safety seats are used incorrectly in the pounds used in food-producing animals; to POM–299. A resolution adopted by the United States, and safety seat checkups con- the Committee on Labor and Human Re- Michigan Association of Resource Conserva- ducted in California have shown that as sources. tion and Development Councils relative to many as 92 percent of child safety seats in EC–3918. A communication from the Sec- the Natural Resources Conservation Service; the state are misused; and retary of Education, transmitting, pursuant to the Committee on Appropriations. Whereas, The Department of the California to law, the report concerning surplus Federal POM–300. A resolution adopted by the Highway Patrol reports that 30 of the 48 chil- real property; to the Committee on Govern- North Alabama Mayor’s Association relative dren under four years of age who died as pas- mental Affairs. to Redstone Arsenal; to the Committee on sengers in 1993 were in a car seat, but only EC–3919. Fellowship Board, transmitting, Armed Services. eight of those car seats were properly in- pursuant to law, an interim report relative POM–301. A resolution adopted by the stalled; and to modifications to the program; to the Com- Council of the City of Monterey Park, Cali- Whereas, Of the children who died in Cali- mittee on Labor and Human Resources. fornia relative to the Federal Aviation Ad- fornia car accidents in 1995, 85 percent would EC–3920. A communication from the Assist- ministration; to the Committee on Com- have survived had they been sitting in cor- ant General Counsel for Regulations in the merce, Science, and Transportation. rectly installed child restraint systems; and Office of the General Counsel, Department of POM–302. A resolution adopted by the Whereas, The impact received by a child in Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Jerry Voorhis Claremont Democratic Club, an improperly installed child restraint sys- rule regarding 21st Century Learning Centers Claremont, California, relative to the to- tem at 30 miles per hour is the same as being Program (RIN1850–ZA01) received on Novem- bacco industry; to the Committee on Com- thrown out of a third-story window; and ber 25, 1997; to the Committee on Labor and merce, Science, and Transportation. Whereas, For a child traveling in a vehicle, Human Resources. POM–303. A resolution adopted by the the most dangerous place to be is in an EC–3921. A communication from the Assist- Council of the City of Lakewood, California adult’s arms, otherwise known as the ‘‘child ant General Counsel for Regulations in the relative to the Los Angeles River; to the crusher position’’; and Office of the General Counsel, Department of Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Whereas, In a crash at approximately 30 Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a sources. miles per hour, a 10-pound infant will be rule regarding Federal Work-Study Pro- POM–304. A resolution adopted by the East ripped from a belted adult’s arms with a grams (RIN1840–AC50) received on November Tennessee Development District relative to force of almost 200 pounds; and 25, 1997; to the Committee on Labor and American Heritage Rivers; to the Committee Whereas, A mother weighing 100 pounds, Human Resources. on Energy and Natural Resources. sharing an adult seat belt with her child, in EC–3922. A communication from the Assist- POM–305. A resolution adopted by the a car traveling 25 miles per hour, on impact ant General Counsel for Regulations in the Council of the City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee will throw 2,500 pounds of pressure against Office of the General Counsel, Department of relative to the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- the child; and Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a neers; to the Committee on Environment and Whereas, According to NHTSA, 479 chil- rule regarding protection of human Labor Public Works. dren could have been saved nationwide in and Human Resources. POM–306. A resolution adopted by the Gen- 1995 if they had been properly restrained in EC–3923. A communication from the Assist- eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church their child care safety seat; and ant General Counsel for Regulations in the (USA) relative to the Middle East peace Whereas, For consumers the most likely Office of the General Counsel, Department of process; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- point of contact for information regarding Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a tions. child restraint systems for new vehicles is rule regarding relief from regulatory provi- POM–307. A resolution adopted by the Vir- the automobile dealer, and yet sales, service, sions for student assistance received on Jan- ginia Coal and Energy Commission relative and parts personnel are generally unaware of uary 15, 1997; to the Committee on Labor and to global warming; to the Committee on For- child restaint system installation problems Human Resources. eign Relations. and techniques, and supplemental tools need- EC–3924. A communication from the Assist- POM–308. A resolution adopted by Pilipino- ed for installation; and ant General Counsel for Regulations in the American Political Aggregation, Inc. rel- Whereas, The only other existing sources Office of the General Counsel, Department of ative to the proposed ‘‘Filipino Veterans Eq- of information and assistance about child re- Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a uity Act’’; to the Committee on Veterans’ straint systems for consumers are printed rule regarding the Federal Family Education Affairs. manuals, instructions, and labels provided January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S43 by child restraint system and automobile installation procedures for child restraint Whereas, California has recently enacted manufacturers; and systems; and be it further welfare reform legislation that is expected to Whereas, While some of this information is Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the As- result in a significant increase in transpor- mandated by regulation, it is often provided sembly transmit copies of this resolution to tation and transit needs of new workers leav- at the discretion of the manufacturer, and the President and the Vice President of the ing welfare; now, therefore, be it does not necessarily accurately display or United States, to the Speaker of the House Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the describe proper installation; now, therefore, of Representatives, to each Senator and Rep- State of California, jointly, That the Legisla- be it resentative from California in the Congress ture of the State of California memorializes Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the of the United States, to the Administrator of the Congress of the United States to enact State of California, jointly, That the Legisla- the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- legislation to reauthorize ISTEA in a man- ture encourages the National Highway Traf- istration, and to the Chief Executive Officers ner that ensures more flexibility for states fic Safety Administration to continue devel- of the General Motors Corporation. in spending Highway Trust Fund moneys, in- oping and assembling data on CD ROM to creases the amount of funding designated for demonstrate which child restraint systems POM–311. A joint resolution adopted by the the CMAQ program and removes the current are compatible with which vehicles; and be it Assembly of the State of California; to the limitations on CMAQ allocations to larger further Committee on Environment and Public states, guarantees that each state receives Resolved, That the Legislature supports the Works. at least 95 percent of its contribution to the recommendations of President Clinton that, ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39 Highway Account of the federal Highway under the National Transportation Depart- Whereas, the passage of the Intermodal Trust Fund each year, provides adequate ment Plan, every child car safety seat have Surface Transportation Efficiency Act funding to reflect the level of intermodal ac- two standard buckles at its base, that every (ISTEA) in 1991 represented a watershed tivity in each state, and allocates funding to automobile manufacturer install standard event in the evolution of federal transpor- offset the cost of local improvements to Cali- latches in the back seat that are designed tation policy; and fornia’s border infrastructure needed as a re- specifically to fasten these buckles, that uni- Whereas, the reauthorization of ISTEA is sult of the implementation of the North versal attachments be developed to secure expected to be adopted by the United States American Free Trade Agreement, ensures the top of the child care safety seat to the Senate and House of Representatives later consistent funding support for transit, and automobile’s interior, and that the new safe- this year; and reflects support at the highest funding level ty system, referred to as the Uniform Child Whereas, all members of California’s Con- possible for discretionary welfare-to-work Restraint Anchorages (UCRA), be available gressional delegation have created a caucus transportation access programs; and be it for purchase by 1999; and be it further which has advocated on behalf of California further Resolved, That the Legislature commends and its interests during the ISTEA reauthor- Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the As- the General Motors Corporation for commit- ization process; and sembly transmit copies of this resolution to ting $10.6 million for a five-year partnership Whereas, several proposals are currently the President and Vice President of the with the National SAFE KIDS Campaign to being considered by the United States Sen- United States, the Speaker of the House of promote correct installation and use of child ate and House of Representatives; and Representatives, the Majority Leader of the restraint systems; and be it further Whereas, in considering these proposals for United States Senate, to each member of the Resolved, That the Legislature commends reauthorizing ISTEA, the federal govern- United States House of Representatives the automobile manufacturers that are cur- ment is evaluating numerous factors for cal- Committee on Transportation and Infra- rently developing and disseminating safety culating the distribution of federal Highway structure, each member of the United States information, and encourages all automobile Trust Fund moneys; and Senate Committee on Environment and Pub- manufacturers to develop educational mate- Whereas, each of these proposals contain lic Works, and each Senator and Representa- rials on the correct placement and installa- some provisions that will be fiscally bene- tive from California in the Congress of the tion of child restraint systems in their vehi- ficial to California, and some provisions that United States. cles for use by automobile dealer sales, serv- will be fiscally detrimental to California; ice, and parts personnel, child restraint sys- and POM–312. A resolution adopted by the Gen- tem trainers, and child restraint system Whereas, current federal program cat- eral Assembly of the Commonwealth of manufacturers; and be it further egories limit the flexibility of the states Pennsylvania; to the Committee on Environ- Resolved, That warnings of incompatibility with regard to the manner in which the ment and Public Works. between vehicle seating positions and child states may spend their funding; and SENATE RESOLUTION restraint systems should be prominent in Whereas, the Congestion Mitigation and Whereas, Environmental Protection Agen- automobile and child restraint system own- Air Quality (CMAQ) Program has proven to cy (EPA) mandates have forced Pennsylvania er’s manuals, as well as in vehicles; and be it be effective at improving air quality in Cali- and the Northeast states to make significant further fornia given the state’s substantial air qual- reductions in ground-level ozone pollution Resolved, That child restraint system man- ity improvement needs despite the current by requiring the reduction of ozone-causing ufacturers should develop comprehensive, funding limitation on the program for large emissions from factories and power plants consistent language on and illustration of, states; and and vehicles that go beyond those adopted in correct installation of child restraint sys- Whereas, California has traditionally been other states; and tems in their instruction manuals; and be it a ‘‘donor’’ state, having received on average Whereas, The EPA reduced the standard further over the six-year authorization of ISTEA for ground-level ozone pollution from 120 Resolved, That the Legislature encourages just 91 percent of the amount California pro- parts per billion to 80 parts per billion on the manufacturers of child restraint systems vided in gas tax revenues to the Highway Ac- July 18, 1997; and to identify which automobile makes and count of the federal Highway Trust Fund Whereas, The EPA Clean Air Scientific Ad- models their products are compatible with, over that period; and visory Committee concluded in reviewing and enclose this information in the initial Whereas, recent projections estimate that, the standard that there is no ‘‘bright line’’ child restraint system packaging; and be it within the next two years, international below which the public health impacts of further trade will account for 25 percent of Califor- ozone pollution are significantly worse than Resolved, That an intensive child restraint nia’s economy, and intermodal goods move- above a certain level; and system educational campaign on the correct ment as a result of international trade Whereas, The studies the EPA conducted of use and installation of child restraint sys- places a significant burden on the state’s the potential health impacts from ozone pol- tems should be undertaken by federal and transportation infrastructure; and lution were inaccurate and overstated the state governments and automobile and child Whereas, it is imperative that the federal potential health benefits from a revised restraint system manufacturers; and be it government place a high priority on provid- ozone standard; and further ing transportation funding for the heavy in- Whereas, The EPA failed to comply with Resolved, That the Legislature memorial- frastructure needed to advance the nation’s the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement izes the President and Congress of the United competitiveness in accommodating the Fairness Act that requires agencies to deter- States to work together to promote and sup- growing international trade shipped through mine the impact of regulations on small port practical methods of encouraging auto- the nation’s ports, airports, and border cross- businesses; and mobile manufacturers to address the prob- ings; and Whereas, The EPA set the new ground- lems discussed in this resolution as well as Whereas, California has been compelled to level ozone standard without proposing how the safety risks that arise because of the divert hundreds of millions of dollars from the standard was to be implemented by problems; and be it further county, street, and road allocations to pay states, what obligations stationary or mobile Resolved, That the Legislature urges the for border infrastructure improvements sources will have or what the deadline is for President and Congress of the United States needed as a result of increased commercial compliance; and to encourage automobile manufacturers, and industrial traffic caused by the North Whereas, Air monitoring data from the that are not presently informing their cus- American Free Trade Agreement; and summer of 1997 show that air coming into tomers about the need to correctly install Whereas, local and regional transit sys- Pennsylvania from states to the west and child restraint systems, to take steps to edu- tems are indispensable to the daily transpor- south already violates the new ground-level cate consumers with regard to the correct tation needs of millions of Californians; and ozone standard adopted by the EPA; and S44 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 Whereas, The Ozone Transport Assessment Whereas, Large quantities of illegal drugs Whereas, While the status of most of the Group recommended on June 12, 1997, that are smuggled into California from foreign American soldiers who lost their lives or the EPA adopt a uniform, region-wide stand- nations, including Mexico; and were injured during this long military en- ard for reducing ozone-causing emissions in a Whereas, The federal government has cho- gagement is certain, the fate of more than 37-state area; and sen not to implement provisions of the North 2,000 military personnel remains unknown Whereas, Pennsylvania-based utilities and American Free Trade Agreement that called decades after the United States’ final with- businesses are already at a competitive dis- for unlimited access by Mexican trucks to drawal from Vietnam; and advantage and Pennsylvania’s motorists are the territory of the State of California; now, Whereas, The unresolved status of those impacted more harshly because the Com- therefore, be it brave individuals is, understandably, a monwealth is required to reduce ozone pollu- Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the source of great concern for their families, tion to more stringent levels than states to State of California, jointly, That the Legisla- their friends, and their fellow citizens and the west and south to meet the existing ture memorializes the President and Con- represents a chapter in our nation’s history ozone standard; and gress of the United States to maintain the that cannot be satisfactorily concluded until Whereas, The EPA has provided no assur- existing restrictions on trucks from Mexico their whereabouts are known; and ances that other states will be required to and other foreign nations entering California Whereas, Recognizing the importance of take steps to control ozone-causing pollut- and continue efforts to assure full compli- this vital obligation to American military personnel and their families, the United ants that contribute to present ozone viola- ance by the owners and drivers of those States Congress has sought to locate these tions in Pennsylvania; and trucks with all highway safety, environ- individuals in the past and should continue Whereas, The EPA set a standard for par- mental, and drug enforcement laws; and be it to take all necessary steps to fulfill this im- ticulate without conducting the necessary further portant duty in the future; now, therefore, be background studies to document how wide- Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the As- spread and significant the particulate prob- it sembly transmit copies of this resolution to Resolve, That the Senate of the State of lem may be, therefore be it the President and Vice President of the Texas, 74th Legislature, hereby request the Resolved (the House of Representatives con- United States, to the Speaker of the House Congress of the United States to continue its curring), That the General Assembly of the of Representatives, and to each Senator and efforts to determine the location and status Commonwealth of Pennsylvania memorialize Representative from California in the Con- of all United States military personnel still the Congress of the United States and the gress of the United States. missing in Southeast Asia; and, be it further EPA to halt the imposition of the National Resolved, That official copies of this Reso- Ambient Air Quality Standards for ground- POM–314. A resolution adopted by the lution be prepared for the President of the level ozone and particulate and reconsider House of the Legislature of the Common- United States, the Speaker of the House of its decision to impose even more stringent wealth of Pennsylvania; to the Committee Representatives of the United States Con- standards upon this Commonwealth until the on Governmental Affairs. gress, the President of the Senate of the required studies and impact analyses are HOUSE RESOLUTION United States Congress, and all members of completed; and be it further the Texas delegation to the Congress. Resolved, That the EPA not require Penn- Whereas, Richard Humphreys was born on February 13, 1750, in Tortola, British Virgin sylvania and other Northeast states to adopt POM–316. A joint resolution adopted by the Islands, and arrived in Philadelphia as a teen new or expanded control measures until Assembly of the State of California; to the to receive apprenticeship training in states contributing to ozone violations in Committee on Labor and Human Resources. this Commonwealth are required to control goldsmithing and silversmithing; and Whereas, Richard Humphreys was a dedi- ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 37 pollution to at least the same levels as Penn- Whereas, It is estimated that 26,800 new sylvania; and be it further cated member of the Society of Friends, an active citizen in community affairs, a phi- cases of ovarian cancer will develop in the Resolved, That the EPA grant the petitions United States in 1997, and that ovarian can- filed by the Commonwealth and other North- lanthropist who valiantly served as a Cap- tain in the Colonial Army during the Revolu- cer will cause approximately 14,200 deaths in east states under Section 126 of the Clean Air 1997; and Act seeking uniform reductions in ozone- tionary War; and Whereas, Upon his death in 1832, Richard Whereas, Ovarian cancer ranks second causing air pollution in states which contrib- among gynecological cancers in the number ute to ozone violations in Pennsylvania; and Humphreys’ convictions led him to donate a portion of his wealth for the purpose of edu- of new cases each year and causes more be it further deaths than any other cancer of the female Resolved, That the EPA be prohibited from cating former slaves; and Whereas, Cheyney University of Pennsyl- reproductive system; and reclassifying any region of this Common- Whereas, Approximately 78 percent of vania, the first institution in America de- wealth to a more stringent ozone pollution ovarian cancer patients survive longer than voted to the vocational education of de- designation where ozone pollution violations one year after diagnosis and more than 46 are primarily caused by pollution coming scendants of the African race, was founded in percent of these patients survive longer than from other states; and be it further 1837; and five years after diagnosis. If diagnosed and Resolved, That copies of this resolution be Whereas, Cheyney University of Pennsyl- treated before the cancer spreads outside of transmitted to the Pennsylvania Congres- vania has continued its proud heritage and the ovary, the five-year survival rate is 92 sional Delegation and the Administrator of celebrates 160 years of service to the aca- percent. However, only approximately 24 per- the EPA. demic community in 1997; therefore be it cent of all cases of ovarian cancer are de- Resolved, That the House of Representa- tected at this stage; and POM–313. A joint resolution adopted by the tives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Whereas, Ovarian cancer research is des- Assembly of the State of California; to the memoralize the Citizens’ Committee of the perately needed. Research would encourage Committee on Finance. United States Postal Service to consider and more women to undergo screening tests ear- recommend to the United States Postal ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 17 lier, as well as reduce medical costs associ- Service Board of Governors the issuance of a Whereas, A recent study by the U.S. Gen- ated with later discovery; and commemorative stamp honoring Richard Whereas, House Bill No. 953, authored by eral Accounting Office (GAO) found that Humphreys, Quaker, goldsmith and philan- Representative Patsy Mink, the Ovarian Mexican trucks entering the United States thropist, on the 160th Anniversary of the Cancer Research and Information Amend- often fail to meet basic federal safety stand- founding of Cheyney University of Pennsyl- ments of 1997, would authorize $90 million to ards; and vania; and be it further conduct ovarian cancer research; now, there- Whereas, Investigators from the GAO Resolved, That copies of this resolution be fore, be it found that Mexican trucks entering the transmitted to the President of the United Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the United States may have serious safety viola- States, the presiding officers of each house of State of California, jointly, That the Legisla- tions, including broken suspension systems, Congress, to each member of Congress from ture of the State of California respectfully substandard tires, inoperable brakes, over- Pennsylvania, the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory memorializes the President and Congress of weight loads, and unsecured and hazardous Committee, the Board of Governors of the the United States to support House Bill No. cargo; and 953 by Representative Patsy Mink, the Ovar- Whereas, Mexico has no nationwide auto- United States Postal Service and the Post- master General. ian Cancer Research and Information mated systems for monitoring the safety his- Amendments of 1997; and be it further tory or violation records of Mexican compa- POM–315. A resolution adopted by the Sen- Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the As- nies and drivers, and it is therefore difficult ate of the Legislature of the State of Texas; sembly transmit copies of this resolution to for California law enforcement personnel to to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. the President and the Vice President of the obtain essential safety data; and United States, to the Speaker of the United Whereas, If trucks from Mexico are al- SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 55 States House of Representatives, and to each lowed unrestricted access to the state, ver- Whereas, Americans recognize and appre- Senator and Representative from California ification of foreign insurance policies and ac- ciate the enormous sacrifices made by in the Congress of the United States. cess to the foreign judicial system will be United States military personnel who served very difficult when accidents occur, possibly courageously in the Vietnam War and the POM–317. A joint resolution adopted by the resulting in the delay of settlements and conflict in Southeast Asia, some of whom are Assembly of the State of California; to the payments to those involved; and still classified as missing in action; and Committee on Foreign Relations. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S45

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 4 Global Climate Change (‘‘FCCC’’), and cur- Section 1. The Senate and House of Rep- Whereas, There are 110,000,000 landmines rently is participating in international nego- resentatives of the General Assembly of the scattered in 69 countries, with this figure in- tiations pursuant to a United Nations agree- Commonwealth of Kentucky urge the Presi- creasing dramatically year by year, continu- ment negotiated in Berlin in 1995 (‘‘Berlin dent of the United States to avoid entering ing violence against civilians long after war- Mandate’’) to expand the scope of the FCCC; into any new climate treaty commitments fare has ceased; and and pursuant to the Berlin Mandate that could Whereas, These landmines are widely de- Whereas, the Berlin Mandate requires the lead to the loss of jobs, income, or economic ployed in the developing countries of Asia, United States, Western Europe, Japan, and development in the United States, or to in- Africa, and Latin America; and other advanced industrial nations (‘‘Devel- creases in the price of energy to consumers, Whereas, Another victim is killed or oped Country Parties’’) to negotiate legally without corresponding commitments by De- maimed by landmines every 20 minutes, binding quantified emission limitation and veloping Country Parties as called for in more than 25,000 each year, and most of the reduction objectives for greenhouse gases for United States Senate Resolution No. 98. victims are children playing or women peas- the post-2000 period, while not increasing the Section 2. The Senate of the General As- ants seeking to feed their families; and commitments of developing countries such sembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Whereas, In the worst affected areas, the as China, India, and Mexico (‘‘Developing urges the United States Senate to reject any landmines play havoc with the economy; ref- Country Parties’’); and proposed protocol or other amendment to ugees cannot return home, farmers cannot Whereas, the United States and other De- the FCCC that is inconsistent with this Res- till the fields, relief shipments cannot be de- veloped Country Parties are pursuing poli- olution, or that does not comply fully with livered, animals cannot reach waterholes, cies aimed at reducing emissions of green- United States Senate Resolution No. 98. suitable lands are overfarmed, health care house gases to 1990 levels by the year 2000, Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is di- systems are overwhelmed, mine clearance pursuant to the terms of the FCCC; and rected to transmit copies of this Resolution costs are exorbitant; and Whereas, man-made emissions of green- to the Honorable Bill Clinton, President, 1600 Whereas, The United States has been a house gases such as carbon dioxide are Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. major producer and exporter of anti-person- caused primarily by the combustion of oil, 20500; the Honorable Albert Gore, Vice Presi- nel landmines for a quarter century, al- coal, and natural gas fuels by industries, dent, Old Executive Office Building, Wash- though it has declared a moratorium, re- automobiles, and other uses of energy; and ington, D.C. 20510; the Honorable Wendell H. cently extended to 1999, on the export of Whereas, the United States relies on car- Ford, 173A Russell Senate Office Building, anti-personnel landmines; and bon-based fossil fuels for more than 90% of Washington, D.C. 20510; the Honorable Mitch Whereas, Many U.S. military leaders, in- its total energy supply; and McConnell, 361A Russell Senate Office Build- cluding General Schwarzkopf, have con- Whereas, Developing Country Parties ex- ing, Washington, D.C. 20510; the Honorable firmed that there is no need for anti-person- empt from the Berlin Mandate are expected Ed Whitfield, 236 Cannon House Office Build- nel landmines as weapons; and to increase their rates of economic growth ing, Washington, D.C. 20515; the Honorable Whereas, The United States has recognized and fossil fuel use over the next two decades, Ron Lewis, 412 Cannon House Office Build- the humanitarian cost of anti-personnel and to surpass the United States and other ing, Washington, D.C. 20510; the Honorable landmines and is pursuing efforts in the Developed Country Parties in total emis- Anne Northup, 1004 Longworth Office Build- United Nations and elsewhere to address the sions of greenhouse gases; and ing, Washington, D.C. 20510; the Honorable problem; and Whereas, 1997 studies prepared by the Jim Bunning, 2437 Rayburn House Office Whereas, Despite international momentum United States government estimate that le- Building, Washington, D.C. 20510; the Honor- for a global ban on anti-personnel landmines, gally binding requirements for the stabiliza- able Harold Rogers, 2468 Rayburn Office the latest United Nations conference failed tion of greenhouse gases at 1990 levels would Building, Washington, D.C. 20510; and the to negotiate a ban; and result in the loss of 900,000 jobs in the United Honorable Scotty Baesler, 113 Cannon House Whereas, More than 150 U.S. humanitarian States, sharply increased energy prices, re- Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510. organizations including the Red Cross, duced family incomes and wages, and severe POM–319. A resolution adopted by the Sen- CARE, Save the Children, Catholic Relief losses of output in energy-intensive indus- ate of the Legislature of the Commonwealth Services, and World Vision, have joined more tries; and of Massachusetts; to the Committee on For- than 500 humanitarian organizations around Whereas, the exemption in the Berlin Man- eign Relations. the world in calling for an immediate ban on date for new commitments by Developing SENATE RESOLUTION the production, stockpiling, use, and transfer Country Parties creates an unfair competi- Whereas, antipersonnel land mines kill or of anti-personnel landmines; and tive imbalance between industrial and devel- maim an average of 71 persons per day, the Whereas, The United States has joined oping nations, potentially leading to the majority of whom are civilian; and over 70 other nations in putting forth a transfer of jobs and industrial development Whereas, the estimated 80,000,000 to United Nations resolution calling for an from Developed Country Parties to Develop- 110,000,000 antipersonnel land mines strewn international ban on the production, stock- ing Country Parties; and across at least 64 countries cause havoc in piling, use and transfer of anti-personnel Whereas, increased emission of greenhouse the economics of developing nations: refu- landmines, as well as being an active partici- gases by Developing Country Parties would gees cannot return home, farmers cannot till pant in the recent conference in Ottawa, offset any environmental benefits associated fields, relief shipments cannot be delivered, Canada, that called for an international with emission reductions achieved by the herd animals cannot approach water holes, treaty; now, therefore, be it United States and other Developed Country health care systems are overwhelmed by Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the Parties; and land mine victims and clearance costs are State of California, jointly, That the Legisla- Whereas, on July 25, 1997, the United extraordinary; and ture of the State of California encourages States adopted Senate Resolution No. 98 by a Whereas, the ecological and economic im- the leaders of the United States to work vote of 95–0, expressing the Sense of the Sen- pact of antipersonnel land mines has yet to with our allies and other nations toward the ate that ‘‘the United States should not be a be fully calculated; and creation of an international ban on the man- signatory to any protocol to or other agree- Whereas, land mines render arable land ufacture, stockpiling, sale and use of anti- ment regarding, the Framework convention useless and contribute to over-farming of personnel landmines; and be it further on Climate Change. * * * which would re- suitable land; and Resolved, That the Legislature of the State quire the advice and consent of the Senate to Whereas, the President of the United of California also urges the President and ratification, which would mandate new com- States spoke out at the United Nations in the Congress of the United States to turn the mitments to mitigate greenhouse gas emis- 1994 for a universal ban on the production, recently enacted three-year extension of a sions for the Developed Country Parties, un- export, and use of land mines subsequent to moratorium on exports of anti-personnel less the protocol or other agreement also which the United States has banned the ex- landmines into a permanent ban; and be it mandates specific scheduled commitments port of land mines; now, therefore, be it further within the same compliance period to miti- Resolved, That the Massachusetts Senate Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the As- gate greenhouse gas emissions for Develop- urges the United States to take action to ne- sembly transmit copies of this resolution to ing Country Parties’’; and gotiate an international ban on the manufac- the President and Vice President of the Whereas, Senate Resolution No. 98 further ture, stockpiling, transfer and use of anti- United States, to the Speaker of the United states that ‘‘the Senate strongly believes personnel land mines, with a view to com- States House of Representatives, and to each that the proposals under negotiation, be- pleting the negotiations as soon as possible, Senator and Representative from California cause of the disparity of treatment between by active participation in the Ottawa process in the Congress of the United States. Developed and Developing Countries, and the by which an international treaty banning level of required emission reductions, could antipersonnel land mines will be ready for POM–318. A resolution adopted by the Sen- result in serious harm to the United States signing in December, 1997; and be it further ate of the Legislature of the Commonwealth economy, including significant job loss, Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions of Kentucky; to the Committee on Foreign trade disadvantages, increased energy and be transmitted forthwith by the clerk of the Relations. consumer costs, and tax increases’’; Now, Senate to the President of the United States, SENATE RESOLUTION therefore, be it the presiding officers of the Congress and to Whereas, the United States is a signatory Resolved by the Senate of the General Assem- the members thereof from this common- to the 1992 Rio Framework Convention on bly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: wealth. S46 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 POM–320. A resolution adopted by the of the Senate to ratification should be ac- Developed Country Parties in total emis- House of the Legislature of the Common- companied by a detailed explanation of any sions of greenhouse gases; and wealth of Pennsylvania; to the Committee legislation or regulatory actions that may be Whereas, The 1997 studies prepared by the on Foreign Relations. required to implement the protocol or other United States Government estimate that le- HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 260 agreement and should also be accompanied gally binding requirements for the stabiliza- Whereas, The United States is a signatory by an analysis of the detailed financial costs tion of greenhouse gases at 1990 levels would to the 1992 Rio Framework Convention on and other impacts on the economy of the result in the loss of 1.7 million jobs in the Global Climate Change (FCCC) and currently United States which would be incurred by United States, sharply increased energy is participating in international negotia- the implementation of the protocol or other prices, reduced family incomes and wages tions pursuant to a United Nations agree- agreement’’; and and severe losses of output in energy-inten- ment negotiated in Berlin in 1995 (Berlin Whereas, Senate Resolution No. 98 further sive industries; and Whereas, The exemption in the Berlin Mandate) to expand the scope of the FCCC; states that ‘‘the Senate strongly believes Mandate for new commitments by Develop- and that the proposals under negotiation, be- Whereas, The Berlin Mandate requires the cause of the disparity of treatment between ing Country Parties creates an unfair com- United States, western Europe, Japan and Annex I Parties and Developing Countries petitive imbalance between industrial and other advanced industrial nations (Devel- and the level of required emission reduc- developing nations, potentially leading to oped Country Parties) to negotiate legally tions, could result in serious harm to the the transfer of jobs and industrial develop- binding quantified emission limitation and United States economy, including signifi- ment from Developed Country Parties to De- reduction objectives for greenhouse gases for cant job loss, trade disadvantages, increased veloping Country Parties; and the post-2000 period while not increasing the energy and consumer costs, or any combina- Whereas, Increased emissions of green- commitments of developing countries such tion thereof’’; therefore be it house gases by Developing Country Parties as China, India and Mexico (Developing Resolved, That the House of Representa- would offset any environmental benefits as- Country Parties); and tives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania sociated with emissions reductions achieved Whereas, The United States and other De- call upon the President of the United States by the United States and other Developing veloped Country Parties are pursuing poli- to avoid entering into any new climate trea- Country Parties; and cies aimed at reducing emissions of green- ty commitments pursuant to the Berlin Whereas, On July 25, 1997, the United house gases to 1990 levels by the year 2000 Mandate that could lead to the loss of jobs, States Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. pursuant to the terms of the FCCC; and income or economic development in the 98 by a vote of 95–0, expressing the Sense of Whereas, Man-made emissions of green- United States or to increases in the price of the Senate that: house gases such as carbon dioxide are energy to consumers without corresponding ‘‘(1) the United States should not be a sig- caused primarily by the combustion of oil, commitments by Developing Country Parties natory to any protocol to, or other agree- coal and natural gas fuels by industries, as called for by Senate Resolution No. 98; ment regarding, the United Nations Frame- automobiles and other uses of energy; and and be it further work Convention on Climate Change of 1992, Whereas, The United States relies on car- Resolved, That the House of Representa- at negotiations in Kyoto in December 1997, bon-based fossil fuels for more than 90% of tives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or thereafter, which would— its total energy supply; and call upon the United States Senate to reject (A) mandate new commitments to limit or Whereas, Developing Country Parties ex- any proposed protocol or other amendment reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the empt from the Berlin Mandate are expected to the FCCC that is inconsistent with this Annex I Parties, unless the protocol or other to increase their rates of economic growth resolution or that does not comply fully with agreement also mandates new specific sched- and fossil fuel use over the next two decades Senate Resolution No. 98; and be it further uled commitments to limit or reduce green- and to surpass the United States and other Resolved, That copies of this resolution be house gas emissions for Developing Country Developed Country Parties in total emis- transmitted to the President of the United Parties within the same compliance period; sions of greenhouse gases; and States, to the President of the United States or Whereas, The 1997 studies prepared by the Senate and to the members of the United (B) would result in serious harm to the United States Government estimate that le- States Senate. economy of the United States; and gally binding requirements for the stabiliza- (2) any such protocol or other agreement tion of greenhouse gases at 1990 levels would POM–321. A resolution adopted by the Sen- which would require the advice and consent result in the loss of 1.7 million jobs in the ate of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of the Senate to ratification should be ac- United States, sharply increased energy of Pennsylvania; to the Committee on For- companied by a detailed explanation of any prices, reduced family incomes and wages eign Relations. legislation or regulatory actions that may be required to implement the protocol or other and severe losses of output in energy-inten- SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 101 sive industries; and agreement and should also be accompanied Whereas, The exemption in the Berlin Whereas, The United States is a signatory by an analysis of the detailed financial costs Mandate for new commitments by Develop- to the 1992 Rio Framework Convention on and other impacts on the economy of the ing Country Parties creates an unfair com- Global Climate Change (FCCC) and currently United States which would be incurred by petitive imbalance between industrial and is participating in international negotia- the implementation of the protocol or other developing nations, potentially leading to tions pursuant to a United Nations agree- agreement’’; and the transfer of jobs and industrial develop- ment negotiated in Berlin in 1995 (Berlin Whereas, Senate Resolution No. 98 further ment from Developed Country Parties to De- Mandate) to expand the scope of the FCCC; states that ‘‘the Senate strongly believes veloping Country Parties; and and that the proposals under negotiation, be- Whereas, Increased emissions of green- Whereas, The Berlin Mandate requires the cause of the disparity of treatment between house gases by Developing Country Parties United States, western Europe, Japan and Annex I Parties and Developing Countries would offset any environmental benefits as- other advanced industrial nations (Devel- and the level of required emission reduc- sociated with emissions reductions achieved oped Country Parties) to negotiate legally tions, could result in serious harm to the by the United States and other Developed binding quantified emission limitation and United States economy, including signifi- Country Parties; and reduction objectives for greenhouse gases for cant job loss, trade disadvantages, increased Whereas, On July 25, 1997, the United the post-2000 period while not increasing the energy and consumer costs, or any combina- States Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. commitments of developing countries such tion thereof’’; therefore be it 98 by a vote of 95–0, expressing the Sense of as China, India and Mexico (Developing Resolved, That the Senate of the Common- the Senate that: Country Parties); and wealth of Pennsylvania call upon the Presi- ‘‘(1) the United States should not be a sig- Whereas, The United States and other De- dent of the United States to avoid entering natory to any protocol to, or other agree- veloped Country Parties are pursuing poli- into any new climate treaty commitments ment regarding, the United Nations Frame- cies aimed at reducing emissions of green- pursuant to the Berlin Mandate that could work Convention on Climate Change of 1992, house gases to 1990 levels by the year 2000 lead to the loss of jobs, income or economic at negotiations in Kyoto in December 1997, pursuant to the terms of the FCCC; and development in the United States or to in- or thereafter, which would— Whereas, Man-made emissions of green- creases in the price of energy to consumers (A) mandate new commitments to limit or house gases such as carbon dioxide are without corresponding commitments by De- reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the caused primarily by the combustion of oil, veloping Country Parties as called for by Annex I Parties, unless the protocol or other coal and natural gas fuels by industries, Senate Resolution No. 98; and be it further agreement also mandates new specific sched- automobiles and other uses of energy; and Resolved, That the Senate of the Common- uled commitments to limit or reduce green- Whereas, The United States relies on car- wealth of Pennsylvania call upon the United house gas emissions for Developing Coun- bon-based fossil fuels for more than 90% of States Senate to reject any proposed proto- tries Parties within the same compliance pe- its total energy supply; and col or other amendment to the FCCC that is riod, or Whereas, Developing Country Parties ex- inconsistent with this resolution or that (B) would result in serious harm to the empt from the Berlin Mandate are expected does not comply fully with Senate Resolu- economy of the United States; and to increase their rates of economic growth tion No. 98; and be it further (2) any such protocol or other agreement and fossil fuel use over the next two decades Resolved, That copies of this resolution be which would require the advice and consent and to surpass the United States and other transmitted to the President of the United January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S47 States, to the President of the United States the Committee on Environment and Public 2. Duly authenticated copies of this resolu- Senate and to the members of the United Works. tion, signed by the Speaker of the General States Senate. ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 169 Assembly and attested to by the Clerk there- of, shall be transmitted to the Vice Presi- Whereas, The Port of New York and New POM–322. A petition from citizens of the dent of the United States, the Speaker of the United States relative to global climate Jersey (‘‘port district’’) is at a critical and United States House of Representatives, and change; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- historic juncture in its economic develop- each member of Congress elected thereto tions. ment as the Northeast’s primary transpor- from New Jersey. POM–322. A petition from citizens of the tation hub; and United States relative to global climate Whereas, The port district’s transportation POM–327. A resolution adopted by the Gen- change; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- network will be increasingly pressured to fa- eral Assembly of the State of New Jersey; to tions. cilitate the movement of both people and the Committee on Foreign Relations. POM–323. A resolution adopted by the freight commodities throughout the port dis- Whereas, Thousands of Holocaust survivors United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and trict as efficiently and as cost effectively as who fled Poland and Eastern Europe to the Allied Workers relative to the Million Solar possible; and United States, Israel, Russia and other East- Roof Initiative; to the Committee on Energy Whereas, Although the port district is en- ern European nations may be living around and Natural Resources. dowed with an existing rail-freight infra- the world, not knowing that family members POM–324. A petition from a citizen of the structure, this infrastructure is in need of from whom they were separated during the State of North Dakota relative to a redress comprehensive repair and modernization and Holocaust are also still alive; and of grievance; to the Committee on the Judi- is currently underutilized because of these Whereas, In July 1996, Russian resident ciary. conditions, resulting in a considerable im- Solomon Bromberg and his sister, Israeli POM–325. A resolution adopted by the Gen- balance between the use of rail freight and resident Rivka Bromberg Feingold, were re- eral Assembly of the State of New Jersey; to the use of truck freight throughout the port united after a separation of more than 60 the Committee on Commerce, Science, and district; and years, both having believed that their entire Transportation. Whereas, The New York Cross Harbor Rail- family had been murdered during the Holo- ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 185 road (NYCHRR), the port district’s only caust; and Whereas, The Bromberg siblings were re- Whereas, Teterboro Airport is located in interstate short-line marine rail-freight car- united after a business acquaintance, return- the boroughs of Teterboro and Moonachie in rier, with direct links to the recently ap- ing from a trip to Russia, contacted Israel’s Bergen County, New Jersey, a heavily popu- proved ‘‘Conrail, CSX and the Norfolk & Jewish Agency, an organization which at- lated residential and commercial area; and Southern Network,’’ is considered a key rail- tempts to reunite family members separated Whereas, Teterboro Airport is designated freight hub for the port district and an inte- during the Holocaust; and as one of the reliever airports for Newark gral part of the effort to improve interstate Whereas, Many other Holocaust survivors International Airport’s scheduled airline rail-freight commerce between the economic are trying to locate living family members service and also functions as a major busi- and transportation networks of New Jersey from whom they were separated during the ness aviation center for corporate and pri- and New York; and Holocaust, thereby highlighting the signifi- vate aviation operations; and Whereas, The Intermodal Surface Trans- cance of efforts long pursued by organiza- Whereas, In recent years the character of portation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) is a tions such as the Red Cross and Israel’s Jew- Teterboro Airport has changed from an air- six-year program authorized to provide a ish Agency to reunite family members sepa- port which has had a limited number of larg- total of $155 billion for highway and mass rated during the Holocaust; and er jet aircraft and corporate jet activity to transportation purposes; and Whereas, Coordinated efforts of the United one in which a greater number of larger jets Whereas, ISTEA has provided significant, States, foreign nations, especially Israel, are permitted to operate at the airport and annual federal funding to New Jersey and all Russia, Poland and other Eastern European where corporate jet activity operates at a other states to help develop a strong, glob- nations, and organizations such as the Red high level; and ally-competitive economy and to improve Cross and Israel’s Jewish Agency will help to Whereas, Plans are being discussed to ex- the mobility, safety and well-being of our na- reunite family members separated during pand corporate jet activity at Teterboro Air- tion’s residents; and the Holocaust; and port by using it as a reliever airport for New- Whereas, The NYCHRR has requested, as Whereas, A concurrent resolution spon- ark International Airport’s corporate jet part of the reauthorization of the ISTEA, ap- sored by Congressman Robert Franks intro- traffic; and proval of a project, entitled the ‘‘Rail duced in the United States Congress encour- Whereas, The confluence of airline traffic Freight Initiative,’’ to enhance the aging the Secretary of State, foreign nations from Newark International Airport, NYCHRR’s operational infrastructure and to and others to work together to support the Teterboro Airport, LaGuardia and Kennedy upgrade its operational equipment, in order effort to reunite family members separated Airports over the residential communities of to bolster its ability to facilitate interstate during the Holocaust has yet to be reported northern New Jersey, such as the commu- commerce in the port district; and from the Committee on International Rela- nities of Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, Whereas, This ‘‘Rail Freight Initiative,’’ tions to the entire House of Representatives; Lodi, Moonachie, South Hackensack and would include a minimal expenditure of $4.75 now, therefore, Wood-Ridge in the Teterboro area, creates an million from the ISTEA reauthorization bill, Resolved by the General Assembly of the State intolerable level of aircraft noise for resi- with 80 percent of the estimated project cost of New Jersey: dents of these communities which adversely coming from the federal government, and 1. This House recognizes the enormous sig- affects their physical and mental health and with the NYCHRR funding the remaining 20 nificance of helping families locate family well-being, and lowers the property values of percent; and members who may have survived the Holo- their residences; and Whereas, $1.5 million of the $4.75 million caust, pays tribute to the inspirational ef- Whereas, It is in the public interest for forts of those helping reunite family mem- steps to be taken to control the level of avia- cost will be used for improvements to the NYCHRR’s Greenville Yards facilities in Jer- bers separated during the Holocaust and en- tion noise caused by excessive aircraft traf- dorses every attempt to coordinate these sey City, which will allow the NYCHRR to fic at Teterboro Airport and prevent the ex- meaningful efforts. handle much higher volumes of rail freight, pansion of further corporate jet activity at 2. This House urges the United States Con- that facility; now, therefore; be it without cost to the State of New Jersey or gress to adopt House Concurrent Resolution Resolved by the General Assembly of the State the city of Jersey City; and 14 of 1997, which encourages the Secretary of of New Jersey. Whereas, Congressional approval of the State, foreign nations, especially Israel, Rus- 1. The Congress of the United States and ‘‘Rail Freight Initiative’’ will serve to cor- sia, Poland and other Eastern European na- the Federal Aviation Administration are re- rect the current imbalance between regional tions, and organizations such as the Red spectfully memorialized to take appropriate truck freight and the use of rail and inter- Cross and Israel’s Jewish Agency to coordi- steps to control the level of aviation noise at modal freight systems throughout the Port nate efforts to help reunite family members Teterboro Airport in Bergen County, New of New York and New Jersey, and promote separated during the Holocaust. Jersey, and to prevent the expansion of fur- the development of, and the investment in, 3. Duly authenticated copies of this resolu- ther corporate jet activity at that facility. enhanced rail, intermodal and float-barging tion, signed by the Speaker of the General 2. Duly authenticated copies of this resolu- systems within the port district; now, there- Assembly and attested by the Clerk thereof, tion, signed by the Speaker of the General fore, be it shall be transmitted to the President of the Assembly and attested by the Clerk thereof, Resolved by the General Assembly of the State United States, the President of the United shall be transmitted to the Vice President of of New Jersey: States Senate, the Majority Leader of the the United States, the Speaker of the United 1. The Congress of the United States is me- United States Senate, the Speaker of the States House of Representatives, every mem- morialized to approve a project request, as House of Representatives and every member ber of Congress from this State and the Di- part of reauthorization of the federal Inter- of the Committee on International Relations rector of the Federal Aviation Administra- modal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of the House of Representatives. tion. of 1991, to support the efforts to enhance, trans-harbor rail-freight float-barging oper- POM–328. A resolution adopted by the POM–326. A resolution adopted by the Gen- ations throughout the Port of New York and Council of the City of Lincoln Park, Michi- eral Assembly of the State of New Jersey; to New Jersey. gan relative to a proposed global warming S48 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 treaty; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- States, presiding officers of each house of quorum of each House is assembled; consid- tions. Congress and to each member of Congress ered and agreed to. POM–329. A resolution adopted by the Or- from Pennsylvania. S. Res. 165. A resolution informing the ange County Legislative Delegation of the f House of Representatives that a quorum of Legislature of the State of Florida relative the Senate is assembled; considered and to the former Orlando Naval Training Cen- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES agreed to. ter; to the Committee on Armed Services. By Mr. CAMPBELL (for himself and POM–330. A resolution adopted by the The following reports of committees were submitted: Mr. ALLARD): Council of the City of Crossville, Tennessee S. Res. 166. A resolution recognizing the relative to the Obed River; to the Committee By Mr. JEFFORDS, from the Committee outstanding achievements of the Denver on Environment and Public Works. on Labor and Human Resources, with an Broncos in winning Super Bowl XXXII; con- POM–331. A resolution adopted by the amendment in the nature of a substitute: sidered and agreed to. Alaska Federation of Natives, Inc. relative S. 1237. A bill to amend the Occupational S. Res. 167. A resolution recognizing the to the Artic Council; to the Committee on Safety and Health Act of 1970 to further im- outstanding achievement of the Denver Foreign Relations. prove the safety and health of working envi- Bronco’s quarterback, John Elway, in the POM–332. A resolution adopted by the Ten- ronments, and for other purposes (Rept. No. victory of the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl nessee Great Smoky Mountains Park Com- 105–159). XXXII; considered and agreed to. mission relative to the Foothills Parkway; f By Mr. HUTCHINSON (for himself, Mr. to the Committee on Environment and Pub- LOTT, Mr. NICKLES, Mr. COVERDELL, lic Works. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Mr. COATS, Mr. GREGG, Mr. DEWINE, POM–333. A resolution adopted by the JOINT RESOLUTIONS House of the Legislature of the Common- Ms. COLLINS, Mr. ENZI, Mr. MURKOW- wealth of Pennsylvania; to the Committee The following bills and joint resolu- SKI, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. on the Judiciary. tions were introduced, read the first ASHCROFT, Mr. KEMPTHORNE, Mr. FAIRCLOTH, Mr. HELMS, Mr. HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 304 and second time by unanimous con- BROWNBACK, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. SMITH Whereas, Over the past 111 years, Westing- sent, and referred as indicated: of Oregon, Mr. ROBERTS, and Mr. house Electric Corporation, a Pittsburgh in- By Mr. COVERDELL (for himself and MACK): stitution, has developed into a major na- Mr. MCCAIN): S. Res. 168. A resolution expressing the tional and international force in the fields of S. 1569. A bill to amend the Internal Reve- sense of the Senate that the Department of nuclear development, power generation, nue Code of 1986 to raise the 15 percent in- Education, States, and local education agen- manufacturing and research, having helped come tax bracket into middle class income cies should spend a greater percentage of create America’s nuclear naval fleet and es- levels, and for other purposes; to the Com- Federal education tax dollars in our chil- tablishing worldwide leadership in the com- mittee on Finance. dren’s classrooms; to the Committee on mercial nuclear power fields; and By Mr. FAIRCLOTH: Labor and Human Resources. Whereas, More than 7,000 people in western S. 1570. A bill to limit the amount of attor- By Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. Pennsylvania are employed by Westinghouse neys’ fees that may be paid on behalf of GRAMS, Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. Electric Corporation, and thousands of other States and other plaintiffs under the tobacco D’AMATO, Mr. WELLSTONE, Mr. jobs are affected by the spin-off effects of settlement; to the Committee on the Judici- INOUYE, Mr. BOND, Mr. MOYNIHAN, Mr. Westinghouse Electric Corporation’s busi- ary. LIEBERMAN, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. STE- ness enterprises; and By Mr. MCCAIN: Whereas, On December 1, 1997, Westing- S. 1571. A bill to amend title II of the So- VENS, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. HUTCHINSON, house Electric Corporation is changing its cial Security Act to eliminate the earnings and Mr. DASCHLE): S. Res. 169. A resolution to designate Feb- name to CBS Corporation and moving its test for individuals who have attained retire- ruary 3, 1998, as ‘‘Four Chaplains Day’’; con- headquarters from Pittsburgh to New York ment age; to the Committee on Finance. sidered and agreed to. City; and By Mr. BRYAN (for himself, Mr. ENZI, Whereas, Westinghouse Electric Corpora- Mr. REID, and Mr. SESSIONS): tion has announced the sale of its non-nu- S. 1572. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of f clear power generation business, which had the Interior from promulgating certain regu- $2.2 billion in sales last year, to its former lations relating to Indian gaming activities; STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED competitor, Siemens AG, a German com- to the Committee on Indian Affairs. BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS pany, for $1.53 billion; and By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mr. Whereas, Westinghouse Electric Corpora- WELLSTONE, Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN, Ms. By Mr. COVERDELL (for himself tion has announced plans to sell its commer- MIKULSKI, Mr. KERRY, Mr. and Mr. MCCAIN): cial nuclear power business, and the leading TORRICELLI, and Mrs. BOXER): S. 1569. A bill to amend the Internal bidders are expected to be Siemens AG of S. 1573. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Revenue Code of 1986 to raise the 15 Germany; Framatome SA, partially owned Standards Act of 1938 to increase the Federal percent income tax bracket into mid- by the French government; or the Swedish/ minimum wage; to the Committee on Labor Swiss-owned ASEA Brown Boveri; and dle class income levels, and for other Whereas, The sale of the Westinghouse nu- and Human Resources. purposes; to the Committee on Fi- clear and non-nuclear business divisions to By Mr. CAMPBELL: S. 1574. A bill to prohibit the cloning of hu- nance. foreign-owned companies could have an im- mans; to the Committee on Labor and THE MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF ACT OF 1998 pact on the military preparedness of the Human Resources. Mr. COVERDELL. Mr. President, I United States; and Whereas, The elimination of such a leading By Mr. COVERDELL (for himself, Mr. rise today to introduce the Middle company in the domestic energy market HELMS, Mr. THURMOND, Mr. ALLARD, Class Tax Relief Act of 1998. Last year, may serve to restrict that market and stifle Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. this Congress passed historic legisla- free market trade, thereby having a det- MCCONNELL, Mr. LOTT, Mr. SMITH of tion: the Balanced Budget Act provid- Oregon, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. HATCH, Mr. rimental impact on American consumers and ing the first balanced budget in nearly suppliers; and FAIRCLOTH, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. COATS, Whereas, The Federal Trade Commission Mr. GREGG, Mr. NICKLES, Mr. MACK, thirty years, and the Taxpayer Relief (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the De- Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. FRIST, Mr. Act providing tax relief for the first partment of Justice each have the authority BROWNBACK, Mr. DEWINE, and Mr. time in sixteen years. As a result, faith to examine the antitrust implications of the GRAMS): in the Nation’s economy is strong, and proposed Westinghouse Electric Corporation S. 1575. A bill to rename the Washington we are seeing the results of that faith. sale of its nuclear and non-nuclear business National Airport located in the District of Now is the time for us to consider holdings; therefore be it Columbia and Virginia as the ‘‘Ronald sweeping middle class tax relief. This Resolved, That the House of Representa- Reagan Washington National Airport’’; read tax relief proposal accomplishes sev- tives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania the first time. eral goals. First, it directs the vast ma- memorialize the President and Congress of f the United States to direct both the FTC and jority of the relief to those who feel the the Department of Justice to examine the SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND tax squeeze the most: middle-income proposed actions of Westinghouse Electric SENATE RESOLUTIONS taxpayers. Corporation to determine whether the sales The following concurrent resolutions Second, because it is across-the- would stifle competition, significantly raise and Senate resolutions were read, and board relief, every middle class tax- consumer and supplier prices or detrimen- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: payers wins. Every American earning tally impact suppliers of the nuclear and $25,000 taxable income or more would non-nuclear power generation market; and By Mr. LOTT (for himself and Mr. be it further DASCHLE): see relief. Estimates by the Tax Foun- Resolved, That copies of this resolution be S. Res. 164. A resolution informing the dation show that approximately 25 mil- transmitted to the President of the United President of the United States that a lion taxpayers would see tax relief this January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S49 year with two-thirds earning less than retiree over the established limit, remember that the Social Security $75,000 annually. $19,999.92 in 1998, the retiree loses $1 in benefits which working seniors are los- Third, it provides significant mar- Social Security benefits. This is clear- ing due to the earnings test penalty are riage penalty relief without adding ly age discrimination, and it is very benefits they have rightfully earned by complexity to the tax code. wrong. Due to this cap on earnings, our contributing to the system throughout Fourth, this is one of the very few senior citizens, many of whom exist on their working years before retiring. proposals that is also entirely consist- fixed, low-incomes, are burdened with a These are benefits which they should ent with the long-term goal of a flat- 33.3 percent tax on their earned in- not be losing because they are trying ter, simpler tax code. come. When this is combined with Fed- to survive by supplementing their So- My proposal, the Middle Class Tax eral, State, local and other Social Se- cial Security income. Furthermore, Relief Act, achieves these goals by curity taxes, it amounts to an out- certain studies indicate that repealing raising the roof on the 15% individual rageous 55 to 65 percent tax bite and the earnings test would result in a net income tax bracket. In other words, it even higher. This earnings limit is pu- increase of $140 million in federal reve- returns middle class taxpayers to the nitive and serves as a tremendous dis- nue. lowest individual income bracket. Mar- incentive to work. An individual who is Mr. President, there is no compelling ried couples with taxable income of struggling to make ends meet on ap- justification for denying economic op- $70,000 or less would be taxed at the proximately $19,000 a year should not portunity to an individual on the basis 15% tax bracket, an increase over the be faced with an effective marginal tax of age. It is quite evident that the 1998 threshold of $42,350. The threshold rate which exceeds 55 percent. earnings test is outdated, unjust and for heads of households would be The Social Security Earnings Test is discriminatory. I urge my colleagues to $52,600, an increase over the current a relic of the Great Depression, de- support this legislation which would threshold of $33,950. Finally, the signed to move older people out of the eliminate this egregious law. thresholds for single workers would be workforce and create employment for set at $35,000, an increase over the cur- younger individuals. This is an archaic By Mr. BRYAN (for himself, Mr. rent threshold of $25,350. policy and should no longer be our goal ENZI, Mr. REID, and Mr. SES- In the coming weeks, a great deal of because our nation’s labor pool is SIONS): discussion will focus on providing the shrinking. Many senior citizens can S. 1572. A bill to prohibit the Sec- American people with the tax relief make a significant contribution, and retary of the Interior from promulgat- they need and deserve, and how that is often their knowledge and experience ing certain regulations relating to In- to be accomplished. There are a num- compliments or exceeds that of young- dian gaming activities; to the Commit- ber of proposals providing tax relief, er employees. Tens of millions of tee on Indian Affairs. some of which I am a supporter. How- Americans are over the age of 65, and GAMING ACTIVITIES LEGISLATION ever, I believe the Middle Class Tax Re- together they have over a billion years Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, Senators lief Act will be successful ultimately of cumulative work experience. These ENZI, REID and I are today introducing because it is actually achievable dur- individuals have valuable experience to legislation to stop the Interior Depart- ing this Congress. I ask my colleagues offer our society, and we need them. ment from moving forward with regu- to join me in this effort. In addition, experts predict a labor lations that in my view trample on shortage when the ‘‘baby boom’’ gen- States rights and invade the province By Mr. MCCAIN: eration ages, and it is evident that em- of Governors and State legislators to S. 1571. A bill to amend title II of the ployers will have to develop new determine what kinds of gaming activi- Social Security Act to eliminate the sources of income as our elderly popu- ties will occur in their States. This earnings test for individuals who have lation continues to grow much faster proposed regulation flies in the face of attained retirement age; to the Com- than the number of workers entering the intent of Congress. mittee on Finance. the workforce. According to the U.S. I must say I am disappointed we are THE SENIOR CITIZEN’S FREEDOM TO WORK ACT Chamber of Commerce, ‘‘retaining forced to take this step and would hope Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I rise older workers is a priority in labor in- that the Secretary of the Interior today to introduce the ‘‘Senior Citi- tensive industries, and will become would reconsider his ill-advised action. zen’s Freedom to Work Act.’’ This bill even more critical as we approach the Last week the Secretary of Interior would fully repeal the erroneous Social year 2000.’’ To me it seems counter- proposed rules that would allow the In- Security earnings limit. productive and foolish to keep willing, terior Department to be the sole arbi- Since coming to the Senate in 1987, I diligent workers out of the American ter in the compacting process as to have been working to eliminate the workforce. Our country must continue what kinds of gaming activities can be discriminatory and unfair Earnings to support pro-work, not pro-welfare conducted on Native American lands. Test. policies. This is being done over the strong ob- I am pleased that in 1996, Congress More importantly, many of the older jections of the Nation’s Governors and passed and President Clinton signed Americans penalized by the earnings the Nation’s Attorneys General, as well into law my bill, the Senior Citizens test need to work in order to cover as the intent of Congress. Right to Work Act. This legislation their basic expenses; health care, hous- I believe that in so doing, the Sec- took a step in the right direction by in- ing and food. Many seniors do not have retary is overstepping his authority creasing the earning threshold for sen- significant savings or a private pen- and is making a grave mistake. In ior citizens from $11,520 to $30,000 by sion. For this reason, low-income what I consider particularly con- the year 2000. Now it is time to elimi- workers are particularly hard-hit by voluted logic, the Department has as- nate the unjust Earnings Test in its en- the earnings test. serted that because the courts have tirety. It is important to note that wealthy struck down certain provisions of the Most Americans are shocked and ap- seniors, who have lucrative invest- Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, re- palled when they discover that older ments, stocks, and substantial savings ferred to as IGRA, that they can step Americans are penalized for working. are not affected by the earnings limits. in and decide on their own what gam- Nobody should be penalized for work- Their supplemental ‘‘unearned’’ income ing activities States must allow tribes ing or discouraged from engaging in is not subject to the earnings thresh- to engage in. work. Yet, this is exactly what the So- old. The earnings limit only affects I think by way of background, Mr. cial Security Earnings Test does to our seniors who must work and depend on President, it may be helpful to share nation’s senior citizens. The Social Se- their earned income for survival. with my colleagues the basis of the un- curity Earnings Test punishes Ameri- Finally, let me stress that repealing derlying legislation as it relates to Na- cans between the ages of 65 and 70 for the burdensome and unfair earnings tive American gaming activities. In their attempts to remain productive test would not jeopardize the solvency 1988, the Congress passed the Indian after retirement. of the Social Security funds. Opponents Gaming Regulatory Act, and in so The Social Security Earnings Test who claim otherwise are engaging in doing, tribal gaming activities were mandates that for every $3 earned by a cruel scare tactics. It is important to and are divided into three categories, S50 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 with class I being reserved as tradi- that the Secretary of Interior has proposed a authorities. Governors of the State in tional Indian games, class II being rule-making on Indian Gaming that would the process of negotiating a gaming bingo-type games, and class III being usurp the Governors authority to enter into compact with tribes will be severely casino-type games. Now, with respect compact negotiations on gaming with Indian disadvantaged by this proposal. Tribes tribes. States have repeatedly voiced their to class III gaming, under the law, concerns about the Secretary’s desire a pro- will be much better off letting the Sec- States and tribal governments nego- mulgate this rule. On October 10, a letter retary of the Interior decide their tiate a compact as to what type of was sent by the National Governors’ Associa- fate—believing they can get a better games are to be permitted, if any, tion Chairman and Vice Chairman to the deal from a person who is an acknowl- within class III. Secretary of Interior on this rule-making edged advocate for their interests and Under recent court decisions, Gov- proposal. indeed encourages gaming as a means ernors are required to negotiate with It is evident that the states’ concerns have of generating tribal revenues. tribes only on gaming activity that is gone unheard or at least have not been re- The Department asserts the States permitted by law in that State. For in- sponded to by the Secretary. As a former must be acting in bad faith for the Sec- Governor, you can appreciate how troubling stance, Hawaii and Utah prohibit all it is when a cabinet member fails to consider retary to strip the States of their forms of gaming, and therefore their or enter into a dialogue with us about state’s rights. Of course, the Secretary is the respective Governors are not required legitimate concerns. judge and jury over whether the to negotiate with tribes for any types The Secretary is using the Seminole Tribe States, in fact, are negotiating in bad of gaming activity. In Nevada, where of Florida vs. Florida decision by the Su- faith. To make matters even worse and we permit all forms of casino gaming, preme Court to inappropriately expand his to heighten the concerns the Governors that is class III gaming, the State is re- authority. The Indian Gaming Regulatory have, the Department has informed us quired to enter into a compact with Act (IGRA) established a procedure whereby that they would consider the actions of decisions could be made when a state and Governor Wilson of California to be ne- tribes allowing them to engage in all tribe were unable to agree to the terms of a forms of gaming, and indeed without compact. Before the Secretary is authorized gotiating in bad faith because he re- conflict or controversy five such com- to provide a compact to a tribe under IGRA, fuses to negotiate with any tribe that pacts have been entered into. the courts must first make a finding of bad persists in operating illegal games on The Secretary has chosen, however, faith on the part of the state. When the Su- tribal reservations. As Governor Wil- to put his own legal interpretation of preme Court stuck down the portion of IGRA son has indicated, he has a simple rule: what types of gaming activities must that permitted tribes to sue states in Fed- If it is legal under State law, all can do be put on the negotiating table. This eral Court, it eliminated the mechanism for it; if it is not legal under State law, no so-called ‘‘scope of gaming’’ issue was arriving at a finding of bad faith by the one can do it. The Governor wants the court. It would be inappropriate for the Sec- tribes to cease and desist illegal gam- fought out in the courts and decided in retary to now take the authority to render a favor of Governors in the Rumsey case. finding of bad faith and then to authorize a ing activities before he will negotiate a The Rumsey case held that Governors gaming compact to a tribe over the objec- compact or legal game, and the Inte- are not forced to negotiate other gam- tions of a state. Moreover, the Secretary’s rior Department would consider that ing activities that are not permitted in action contradicts the clear intent of Con- bad faith. the State in general. gress as embodied in the final Interior con- Now, that situation is not peculiar to The Secretary appears to be trying to ference report that you signed, which im- California alone. Let me cite an exam- circumvent this decision and would poses a one-year moratorium on imposition ple, if I may, Mr. President, in a letter force States, for example, that would of a procedure that would result in tribal addressed to the Honorable Bruce Bab- Class III gaming in the absence of a tribal- bitt, Secretary of the Interior, July 1, allow a lottery and require them to ne- state compact as required by law. gotiate with Indian tribes to make slot As the National Governors’ Association 1996, on behalf of the National Gov- machines available, even though slot policy states ‘‘nothing remains in the Indian ernors’ Association. I quote a single machines are illegal in that State. Gaming Regulatory Act or any other law paragraph from that letter. It arises Given this clearly skewed legal inter- that endows the Secretary with the author- out of the situation that occurred in pretation, it seems to me that the Gov- ity to independently create such a process. the State of Florida. ernors’ fears are well-founded. The Governors will actively oppose any inde- The factual situation underlying the U.S. The Department holds the position of pendent assertion by the Secretary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Seminole is an power to authorize tribal governments to op- example of typical tribal-State conflict over fiduciary and trust obligation to the erate Class III Gaming. State and tribal gov- tribes and is an acknowledged advocate IGRA implementation. Florida refused to ne- ernments are best qualified to craft agree- gotiate with the Seminole Tribe over the op- for tribal interests. The Department is ments on the scope and conduct of Class III eration of slot machines. Slot machines are taking the position that it should be Gaming under IGRA.’’ Furthermore, under prohibited by Florida law, and state voters the sole arbiter between the interest of the duties of the office, the Secretary has a have rejected three referenda to legalize the State and tribes in negotiating special legal relationship to Native Ameri- such devices, as well as other casino-style what form and scope of gaming should cans, and it would be impossible for him to games. The state’s public policy and the be permitted when it clearly has a bias be objective in making decisions settling preference of Florida citizens with respect to compact differences between states and in favor of one of the parties. this type of gambling activity could not be tribes—in effect the Secretary becomes a clearer. Yet the Seminole Tribe proceeded to It is no wonder the Governors said in self-appointed judge and jury. their December 5 letter to President take the state to court on the grounds that There are difficult issues, and we under- Florida had failed to negotiate in good faith, Clinton that they will actively oppose stand the Secretary intepretating his role as even though the state was merely negotiat- any independent assertion by the Sec- advocate for Native Americans. However, ing within the limits of state law and state retary of his power to authorize tribal Governors have Constitutional responsibil- public policy on gambling. governments to operate class III gam- ities to all of the people of our states. Based on these responsibilities we are compelled to Again, under the proposed regula- ing. tion, the Interior Department would Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- tell you that the Secretary started down an unproductive path when we concluded that interpret the Florida situation as being sent the December 5, 1997, letter ad- the Interior Department should become the one of bad faith and therefore the Inte- dressed to the President by the West- sole arbiter in the compact process. rior Department could step in—in ef- ern Governors’ Association, signed by We urge you to find a resolution to the fect, supersede the negotiations and its chairman, Governor Knowles of conflicts between the states and tribes that the position taken by Florida’s Gov- Alaska, be printed in the RECORD. is more appropriate than that initiated by ernor in response to voter preference the Secretary. The Western Governors Asso- There being no objection, the mate- and public policy in the State of Flor- rial was ordered to be printed in the ciation stands ready to participate in such an effort. ida—and to negotiate a compact that RECORD, as follows: Sincerely, could conceivably allow a full range of WESTERN GOVERNORS’ ASSOCIATION, TOM KNOWLES, casino gaming activity contrary to the Denver, CO, December 5, 1997. Governor of Alaska, public policy of that State. WILLIAM J. CLINTON, Chairman. Mr. President, I am personally of- President of the United States, The White House, Washington, DC Mr. BRYAN. The Governors have re- fended that the Department has chosen DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: It is the understand- peatedly called the Secretary’s pro- to proceed with rulemaking in clear ing of the Western Governor’s Association posal an inappropriate expansion of his violation of the intent of Congress. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S51

Members will recall that Senator ENZI bill to raise the minimum wage in of those surveyed in the January 21 and I attached language to the Interior three annual increases of 50 cents each ABC-Washington Post poll said they appropriations bill which imposes a in the next three years, to bring the supported increasing the minimum moratorium on the Department imple- minimum wage from its current level wage. menting such a rule. The language of $5.15 an hour today to $6.65 an hour Seventy-seven percent of those sur- reads: ‘‘During fiscal year 1998, the Sec- on September 1 in the year 2000. Con- veyed by Peter Hart Research earlier retary may not expend any funds made gressmen BONIOR and GEPHARDT are in- this month specifically supported a available under this act to review or troducing identical legislation in the three-year, $1.50 increase. approve any initial tribal-State com- House of Representatives. The American people understand the pact for class III gaming entered into After the third year, the legislation unfairness of requiring working fami- on or after the day of the enactment of calls for the minimum wage to be in- lies to subsist on a sub-poverty mini- this act, except for a compact which dexed, so that it will rise automati- mum wage. Across the country, soup has been approved in accordance with cally as the cost of living increases. kitchens, food pantries and homeless IGRA and State law.’’ That con- Working Americans should not have to shelters are increasingly serving the templates the negotiating process be- depend on the whim of Congress each working poor, not just the unemployed. tween Governors and the tribal govern- election year to determine whether In 1996, according to the U.S. Con- ments, as I indicated previously. they are paid a fair minimum wage. ference of Mayors, 38 percent of those Nevertheless, the Department has In 1996, after a hard-fought battle in seeking emergency food aid held jobs chosen to ignore our intent and to pro- the last Congress, we raised the mini- —up from 23 percent in 1994. Low-pay- ceed with putting this process in place, mum wage, and the economy continued ing jobs are the most frequently cited which Congress has clearly said it to grow. The scare tactics about lost cause of hunger. Officials in 67 percent doesn’t want. Since the Department jobs proved to be as false as they are of the cities cited this factor. has chosen to ignore the clear intent of self-serving. A recent study by the Eco- I look forward to the early enact- Congress, we are forced to stop this nomic Policy Institute documents that ment of this legislation. Twelve mil- power grab once again through the leg- ‘‘the sky hasn’t fallen’’ as a result of lion working Americans deserve a help- islative process. the last increase. ing hand. No one who works for a liv- Raising the minimum wage does not I might note over 100 compacts be- ing should have to live in poverty. tween States and tribes for class III cause job loss for teenagers, adults, Mr. President, we have had the op- gaming have been successfully nego- men, women, African-Americans, portunity, since the minimum wage tiated. As I pointed out previously, five Latinos, or anyone else. Certainly, the was increased in the last two years, to of those compacts are in place in Ne- 12 million Americans who would bene- test the validity of the principal argu- vada. In only a handful of States has fit from this legislation deserve the in- ment in opposition to this bill. We will the compacting process failed. I believe crease. hear this claim again this year on the the failure can be attributed to the un- We know who these workers are. floor of the U.S. Senate, and that is, willingness of Federal prosecutors to Sixty percent are women. Nearly three- that this adds to the problems of infla- close down illegal tribal gaming oper- quarters are adults. Half of those who tion. Yet, we have had virtually no in- ations. Tribes running illegal oper- would benefit from this bill work full- flation over these last 18 months. ations have no incentive to reach an time. Over 80 percent of them work at agreement with States as long as they least 20 hours a week. They are teach- We will also hear that raising the face no consequences for their illegal ers’ aides and child care providers. minimum wage will cause the loss of gaming activities. They are single heads of households hundreds of thousands of jobs. I can al- In California alone, tribes are operat- with children. They are people who ready hear the same tired, old argu- ing 14,000 illegal slot machines. It is clean office buildings in countless com- ments we have heard every time this not clear to me why the Secretary of munities across the country. Working body has debated an increase in the Interior feels the need to stack the 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, mini- minimum wage—an estimate that we deck even further against the interests mum wage workers earn $10,712 a will lose anywhere from 200,000 to of those States who do not favor, as a year—$2,600 below the poverty level for 300,000 to 400,000 jobs. Those were the matter of public policy, slot machines a family of three. statements made the last time we de- in their States. No one who works for a living should bated this issue on the floor of the Sen- So, Mr. President, I hope that the have to live in poverty. In good con- ate. And our good Republican friends in Secretary will reconsider this ill-ad- science, we cannot continue to pro- the House of Representatives said there vised proposal. If not, we will work claim or celebrate the Nation’s current was absolutely no way that their body with the Nation’s Governors and Na- prosperity while consigning millions was going to consider an increase in tion’s attorneys general on this legisla- who have jobs to live in continuing the minimum wage, and there was tion to block the emasculation of poverty. strong opposition over here among the States’ rights. The value of the minimum wage still Republican leadership in the Senate This bill is introduced by myself, lags far behind inflation. To have the even to giving us an opportunity to Senator ENZI, and Senator REID. purchasing power that it had in 1968, vote on this measure. It was only after The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill the minimum wage today would have lengthy efforts that we were able actu- will be received and appropriately re- to be $7.33 an hour instead of the cur- ally to gain a vote and to develop bi- ferred. rent level of $5.15 an hour. That fact is partisan support for the minimum a measure of how far we have not just wage. Ultimately, the Senate of the By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, fallen short, but actually fallen back, United States and the House of Rep- Mr. WELLSTONE, Ms. MOSELEY- in giving low-income workers their fair resentatives responded after we added BRAUN, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. share of our extraordinary economic significant tax reductions for busi- KERRY, Mr. TORRICELLI and growth. nesses to the legislation. Mrs. BOXER): In the past 30 years, the stock mar- Mr. President, if we do not take ac- S. 1573. A bill to amend the Fair ket, adjusted for inflation, has gone up tion now to increase the minimum Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase by 115 percent, while the purchasing wage, then the progress we made in the the Federal minimum wage; to the power of the minimum wage has gone last two years is gradually going to de- Committee on Labor and Human Re- down by 30 percent. Lavish end-of-the- teriorate. Even with a three-year in- sources. year bonuses were recently distributed crease of 50 cents, 50 cents, and 50 THE FAIR MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF 1998 on Wall Street—but not to the working cents, by the third year the about 40 Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, on be- families on Main Street, who actually cents of the value of that $1.50 would half of Senators WELLSTONE, MIKULSKI, created the wealth in the first place. have dissipated because of inflation. MOSELEY-BRAUN, KERRY, TORRICELLI, Americans understand that those on We are talking about working families BOXER, and myself, I am introducing the bottom rungs of the economic lad- who are trying to make it in this coun- the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 1998, a der deserve a raise. Seventy-six percent try, who have played an important role S52 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 in this whole economic expansion. But again. It hasn’t got the complexities of huge success because there are 4 mil- those at the bottom rungs of the eco- many of the proposals the President lion fewer people receiving welfare as- nomic ladder have not gotten their fair will be talking about tonight. It is sistance, I think there has been a lot of share of the extraordinary prosperity basic and fundamental. Every Member confusion. Welfare reform doesn’t that we are experiencing under Presi- of this body has addressed this issue mean that there are fewer people on dent Clinton’s leadership. and voted on it one way or the other. It welfare. It doesn’t mean you reduce the So I don’t understand why there is is going to be really a reflection of our number of people receiving assistance. such opposition to the very modest in- values. It means you reduce poverty. That is creases that we are talking about, that Finally, Mr. President, by not in- what it is about. It works if you are re- even if implemented will hardly permit creasing the minimum wage, we leave ducing the poverty for these families workers to provide for their families many workers so poor that they are el- which are 90 percent women and chil- and be out of poverty. As a result of igible for government assistance pro- dren. the 1996 welfare reform legislation, grams, such as food stamps. These pro- When I have been traveling around many, many more people were thrown grams are being paid for by other the country it is heartbreaking. The into poverty. In many instances, they workers’ taxes. In effect, these employ- Senator talks about after school. There are not going to get the health care or ees are subsidizing the businesses that are 3- and 4-year olds home alone right the day care that they need, depending aren’t paying a fair wage. I think that now. That should not be the case be- on a particular State’s rules in this re- is wrong. cause mothers are told to work. There gard. But there will be millions of We will have a chance to review the are also preschoolers who are in very Americans who will be out there in the latest economic information available. ad hoc arrangements with a relative job market without the health care for We have to address that issue. We un- for this week or that week, then some- their children that Medicaid would derstand it. Some of us believe that body else the next week. We don’t have have provided or child care coverage Americans who work hard and play by affordable child care. In East LA in Los that welfare benefits would have pro- the rules ought to be able to get a liv- Angeles there is a waiting list of 30,000 vided. able wage as a matter of principle. To for affordable child care. The President What we are asking is that at least achieve that goal, we have to address will be speaking about that tonight. we pay them a livable wage. I don’t the impact on inflation and job loss. Mr. President, there are first- and sec- think a single parent, with $10,000 or We will make that argument and we ond-graders. $12,000, is going to have the kind of will make it with a great deal of enthu- I met a woman in Los Angeles who child care that any of us would under- siasm. Two articles from the Wall broke down crying because she is so stand or respect. Yesterday, I was in Street Journal show that the increase scared because her first-grader goes Dorchester, Massachusetts, meeting in the minimum wage did not cause job home alone—she is at work—to a very with parents about an after school pro- loss or increase inflation. I will include dangerous housing project, and is told gram, which has been in effect for a those articles in the RECORD at the ap- to lock the door, and take no phone number of years. It’s going to be ex- propriate place following my remarks. calls. There are children who don’t panded. The mayor of Boston calls it Here was the newspaper that opposed it play outside right now. the 2-to-6 program, and is trying to hammer and tong the last time we had So when the Senator from Massachu- make available, in all parts of Boston, the increase. I do not suggest that they setts talked about child care, I just after-school programs for children. It is are going to editorialize in favor of it want to emphasize the fact that wel- a very ambitious program. We have this time. But, nonetheless, the various fare reform only means reduction of seen our Republican Governor indicate studies have shown that there is no poverty. It means that children are in that he is supporting the after-school evidence that modest increases in the safe places receiving good child care. program. I listened to the parents who minimum wage would harm the econ- That is not happening. were out there, who talked about what omy or cause job loss. Mr. President, I also want to point happens after their children are 12 Mr. President, I don’t know what will out that there are too many mothers years old. The State of Massachusetts be in the President’s State of the who in our community colleges who has a program that provides modest Union speech tonight. There are some are now told, ‘‘You cannot pursue your support for this kind of program for reports that he will indicate support education. You have to work.’’ The job children up to 12 years old, but cuts it for an increase in the minimum wage. is $5.15, and if the minimum wage isn’t off there. Parents with tears in their And if he does I hope that our Cham- higher one year later they will be eyes were saying, ‘‘We work hard try- bers will show support for that pro- worse off. ing to provide for our families, and we posal because I know it will make all I am going to have an amendment for just can’t make it. Our children are the difference in the world for millions student deferment for those mothers going home and staying in an empty of Americans and their families. In- because that is toward economic self- house in the afternoon.’’ They pray creasing the minimum wage will allow sufficiency, and another amendment that they are not going to get them- them to look to the future with a that is going to require States to pro- selves in trouble, that the worst thing greater sense of hope. vide to Health and Human Services the that will happen to them is they will Mr. WELLSTONE addressed the data in 6 months as to how many fami- just watch television. It might cost Chair. lies are moving toward economic self- those parents $5 or $10 a week, maybe The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sufficiency because you just can’t $20 a month to be able to have an after- ator from Minnesota. eliminate people from assistance and school program. I expect that any sin- Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I cut off assistance if people do not have gle mom getting an increase in the ask unanimous consent that morning the jobs and decent wages. minimum wage wouldn’t think that business be extended for 10 minutes. Mr. President, I wanted to ask the much of a problem. That is happening The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Senator this question. The Senator in many communities in this country. objection, it is so ordered. from Massachusetts was speaking to an The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I issue that I hear about everywhere I the previous order, the 10 minutes allo- have a couple of questions that I may go, and it sounds like the President is cated to the Senator have expired. want to put to my colleague in just a going to be speaking to it, which is Mr. KENNEDY. I ask unanimous con- moment. that I think people in our country be- sent for 4 more minutes. Mr. President, the Senator from Mas- lieve that if you play by the rules of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sachusetts touched on two concerns the game and you work 40 hours a week objection, it is so ordered. that I want to speak about for a brief or thereabouts 52 weeks a year you Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, we period of time. The Senator mentioned ought not to be poor in America. That will have a chance to debate this issue. welfare. Earlier when I was speaking I is what this is about. The last time we It is not one that should take a great didn’t talk about the welfare bill. But had a debate on the minimum wage the deal of time to review. We have been I want the Senator to know that as we Senator from Massachusetts just in- through this debate time and time see the reports that this has been a sisted that the Senate would address January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S53 this issue. Does the Senator intend to leased a study showing that in 1996, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without make this such a precise priority for 38% of those seeking emergency food objection, it is so ordered. his work that one way or another all aid are working—not unemployed. This Mr. KENNEDY. Many of their par- Senators are going to be voting on is up from 23% in 1994. And, officials in ents never went to college. These are this? Are we going to have it on the two-thirds of the cities cited low wages teenagers. These students are trying to floor of the Senate? Are we going to as a primary reason for hunger. I don’t earn enough to buy their books and have the debate? Are we going to have know whether the Senator has this maybe attend an athletic event once in a vote on it so all Senators can be held problem in rural communities in his re- a while or be able to pay in order to accountable to working families, or gion of the Nation. But in urban areas, rent athletic equipment. These stu- not? almost 40 percent of those seeking dents—and yes, they are teenagers—are Mr. KENNEDY. Absolutely, Senator. emergency food aid are working, and working long and hard, and they de- We will vote on this issue, and the ear- they still can’t make it. serve the increase, too. lier the better as far as I am concerned, All we are saying is that if you are Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, the so that minimum wage earners can working you shouldn’t have to go to a Senator asked about Minnesota. Just continue the progress that they have soup kitchen. When you are working, two final points. made during the last 2 years. We will you shouldn’t have to bring your chil- One, I was speaking on the floor ear- vote on this measure. I think that dren to a soup kitchen in order to be lier and I said that I think most fami- those who are opposed to it will give fed. The minimum wage is designed to lies are focused on how you earn a de- the Senate the opportunity to vote on prevent such problems. It has been a cent living and how you give your chil- it—at least I certainly hope they will. part of the fabric of our society since dren the care you know they need and But the Senator is quite correct. We the late 1930’s, and it has been some- deserve. I think the minimum wage bill will vote on it one way or the other, thing which has had bipartisan support is an important step in that direction and I think we take to heart that Con- in the past. We are hopeful that it will along with whatever we can do on af- gressman GEPHARDT, Congressman have bipartisan support this time. Ulti- fordable child care and health care. BONIOR and others have an identical mately we will have it. But it had bi- That is the key to family income in bill. They are strongly committed. As partisan support under President Bush, this country. Senators remember, there is a more and President Nixon supported the in- I spoke earlier about the record of in- complicated rule process over in the crease as well. And Republicans in this equality. Secretary Reich had a very House of Representatives. But there is body have supported it, too. important piece in the New York no reason in the world that we in the Many of our colleagues are con- Times about it. But now we see, Mr. Senate cannot have an opportunity to stantly talking about the importance President, a merger with education be- vote on that measure and attach it to of rewarding work in our society. But cause, as a matter of fact, I say to my legislation and send it over to the when you have people who are able- colleagues and my friend from Massa- House. We will do that and continue to bodied, who want to work, and who chusetts what I find when I travel do it until we are successful. have jobs—there is something wrong if around Minnesota—and I was a college Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I they can’t make it on their own. There teacher for 20 years—is that many stu- am an original cosponsor. I am pleased is something wrong if we do not try to dents are taking 6 years to graduate to hear that because that is part of address that problem. and not 4 years because now students what I am here for as a Senator. Mr. WELLSTONE. I have one final are working on the average of 25 or 30 Let me ask the Senator from Massa- question. hours a week at two minimum-wage chusetts one final question. We don’t The people who contribute don’t have jobs. just look at polls. But does the Senator a lot. They are not the heavy hitters. So we now are talking about a piece have, in terms of what people in the They are not the ones always here in of legislation that speaks to the issue country have been saying about raising Washington to lobby us. of how families can have more income the minimum wage 50 cents a year over How does the Senator think we could and also how students can afford their the next 3 years—and we index it after win this fight? higher education. Many of these stu- that—is there broad public support Mr. KENNEDY. The Senator makes a dents are 18 and 19. But let’s not that is a matter of simple elementary good point because the organizations, trivialize the teen part. They are judgment? the National Federation of Independent young women and young men who are Mr. KENNEDY. The Senator is cor- Businesses, the National Restaurant working hard to be able to go to rect. It is interesting that studies from Association and others are out there school. You had better believe that this this month show even greater support already trying to discourage people minimum wage bill is really of critical for the increase than we saw when we from supporting this program. We will importance to these young people as to began this debate in the last Congress. have a chance to deal with their argu- whether or not they are going to be Most Americans understand that we ments when we see what has actually able to complete their education and have had this extraordinary prosperity happened in terms of the expansion of do well financially. for millions of Americans over the pe- the restaurant industry and employ- So the Senator is absolutely correct. riod of the last 6 years. Most Ameri- ment among restaurant workers. The There is the strongest correlation to cans understand that it has been work- Senator is no less interested in ex- education and affordable education ing families who have made a dif- panded employment or adequate in- which I think all of us agree is an abso- ference. Those families include mini- come for restaurant workers than I am, lutely crucial issue. mum wage earners—teachers’ aides, and they still have done better with Mr. President, today I am co-sponsor- who work in classrooms; health care our modest increases in the past, and ing a bill introduced by my colleague aides, who work in nursing homes; and they will in the future. and friend Senator TED KENNEDY, co- people who clean office buildings in I want to ask if the Senator will sponsored by a number of others, a communities across the country. Those agree with me on one other propo- measure which I consider to be one of men and women work hard, and they sition. We will hear during the debate the most important items we can pass take pride in their work. Many of them that at least a quarter of these are and enact this year—the ‘‘American have children, and we all know how teenagers who are making the mini- Family Fair Minimum Wage Act of hard it is to try to raise a family on mum wage. In my State, tuition at the 1998.’’ Our bill would increase the mini- $5.15 an hour. All those workers ask is University of Massachusetts in Boston mum wage by 50 cents a year during to be treated fairly. costs $4297. These students are still 18 each of the next three years. After One of the most startling develop- and 19 years old. They are teenagers, that, it would index further increases ments in the last few years is the num- and many of them are working. These in the minimum wage to increases in ber of working families who are using students need the money. the cost of living. soup kitchens, food pantries and home- Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, it This 3-year increase of $1.50—raising less shelters in cities across the coun- is my time. I ask unanimous consent to the federal minimum wage to $6.65/hour try. The U.S. Conference of Mayors re- have 4 more minutes. by September 1 of the year 2000, and S54 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 pegging it to inflation in succeeding Our bill is about justice. In recent ECONOMISTS ALTER MINIMUM-WAGE VIEW— years—is the most immediate and prac- weeks and months, I have traveled NEW DATA SHOW SMALL INCREASE DOESN’T tical step we can take to deliver to around this country: East and South COST JOBS American working families a message Central Los Angeles, Baltimore, Chi- (By David Wessel) of economic justice and principle. The cago, the Mississippi Delta, Appa- WASHINGTON.—Revisiting their own con- message is this: if you work hard and lachia, as well as in my home state of troversial research, a pair of prominent economists concluded that better data sup- play by the rules in America, you Minnesota. I have repeatedly seen the port their original assertion: Raising the should not live in poverty. Unfortu- struggles of hard working, dedicated minimum wage moderately doesn’t cost jobs. nately, that is not necessarily the case people who want to improve their lives, In the new work, David Card of the Univer- today for many working Americans but they can’t find jobs that will pay sity of California at Berkeley and Alan with families. We need to address that them a livable wage. Krueger of Princeton University used reports problem. Now increasing the minimum wage filed by employers and collated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Their earlier Full time work at minimum wage will not compromise the economy and work, an influential element in Democrats’ generates an income of approximately it will not harm the falling unemploy- successful campaign to lift the minimum $10,700 a year. That’s $2,600 below the ment rate. Consider that in September wage, relied on a telephone survey of em- poverty line for a family of three in 1996, just one month prior to the mini- ployers that their critics attacked. this country. Minimum wage is not a mum wage increase from $4.25 to $4.75, With the new data, the economists looked living wage in America today. Even the national unemployment rate was at fast-food employment in New Jersey and Pennsylvania at two key points: first, after after the most recent increase, the fed- at 5.2 percent. By December 1997, two an 80-cent-an-hour increase in New Jersey’s eral minimum wage is worth far less in months after the second annual in- minimum wage in April 1992 that didn’t af- real dollars than it was in the 1960s and crease to $5.15, the U.S. unemployment fect workers in Pennsylvania and, second, 1970s. rate fell to 4.2 percent. And retail trade after an October 1996 50-cent increase in the Remember, the minimum wage dis- jobs, where a disproportionate amount federal minimum wage to $4.75. The federal proportionately affects women. Sixty of low wage workers are employed, in- increase only affected Pennsylvania because percent of those earning the minimum creased slightly. Job opportunities in New Jersey’s minimum wage was above the federal level. wage are women. Teachers’ aides, child this country are not compromised by care providers, service-sector employ- this legislation. In fact, the very im- LITTLE OR NO EFFECT ees—some of the hardest working peo- ‘‘The New Jersey (1992) minimum wage in- portance and value of job opportunities crease had either no effect, or a small posi- ple in America, performing crucial to all Americans is exactly what is en- tive effect, on fast-food industry employ- tasks. Many of these women are single forced by this legislation. ment in New Jersey vis-a-vis eastern Penn- heads of households with child. One of Today’s economy continues to per- sylvania,’’ the economists conclude. Between the quickest ways we as a Congress form well. Yet the minimum wage— February and November 1992, fast-food em- could take a step toward real gender part of that same economy—has pro- ployment grew by 3% in New Jersey but fell equity with regard to pay would be to gressively fallen back. In 1996, we by between 1% and 3% in eastern Pennsyl- pass an increase in the minimum wage started to pave the right path to jus- vania. What’s more, after the October 1996 wage boost that affected only Pennsylvania, and send it to the President. I am sure tice by increasing the minimum wage, fast-food employment rose more sharply in he will sign it. That would imme- but more must be done. that state than New Jersey. Between Decem- diately improve the economic situation So I stand in support as the first co- ber 1995 and December 1996, fast-food employ- of millions of working women, many sponsor of this bill and urge Democrats ment grew by 11% in eastern Pennsylvania with families. and Republicans alike to support Sen- counties and by 2% in New Jersey. Increasing the minimum wage will ator KENNEDY’s initiative and to sup- The argument by Mr. Card and Mr. benefit those who need it most in port the American workforce by pass- Krueger, a former chief economist in the Clinton Labor Department, challenged the America—adults, women, working fam- ing the Family Fair Minimum Wage conventional wisdom among mainstream ilies. Seventy-five percent of those cur- Act of 1998. Thank you. economists that raising the price of workers’ rently receiving minimum wage work- Mr. President, I yield the floor. labor meant employers would buy less of it. ers are adults; 60 percent are women; 50 Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I ask The Clinton administration embraced it. percent work more than 35 hours a for 2 final minutes. House Speaker Newt Gingrich derided it as week; 82 percent work at least 20 hours The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ‘‘spurious’’ and House Majority Leader Rich- a week. ator is recognized. ard Armey, an economist, called it Look at a few numbers which tell a Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, this ‘‘counterintuitive.’’ Several big-name econo- mists dismissed it. story. chart here illustrates very clearly the The details of the analysis and data drew The Center for Budget and Policy purchasing power of the minimum fire first from an employers’ group, the Em- Priorities recently released a report wage since 1959. All of these figures are ployment Policy Institute, that gathered showing that income inequality grew in 1997 dollars, adjusted for inflation. data of its own to refute it. Later, econo- in 48 of 50 states since the late 1970s. In 1968 the real value of the minimum mists David Neumark of Michigan State Uni- The decline in real incomes of the wage was $7.33. In 1995 it was down to versity and William Wascher of the Federal poorest one-fifth of families with chil- $4.32 an hour. In the 1996 legislation, we Reserve Board supplemented EPI’s data with data of their own and argued that fast-food dren in America averaged 21 percent, or added two additional steps. On Septem- payrolls did what economic textbooks pre- $2,500. ber 1, 1997, the second step took effect, dicted; grew more slowly in New Jersey than Since 1968, the stock market, ad- raising the minimum wage’s value to in Pennsylvania after the 1992 New Jersey justed for inflation, grew by 115 percent $5.15 an hour. If we do nothing, by the wage increase. while the purchasing power of the min- year 2000, it will be $4.66 an hour. Our REMAINS UNPERSUADED imum wage declined by 30 percent. legislation proposes that it go up to Mr. Wascher isn’t persuaded by the new To reflect the purchasing power it $6.18, in three steps. Again, this is the data. ‘‘We never found very strong negative maintained in 1968, today’s minimum what the minimum wage will buy in effects of the minimum wage on fast-food es- wage would have to be at $7.33/hour, 1997 dollars, if our legislation becomes tablishments,’’ he said yesterday. ‘‘We specu- not $5.15. So even a carefully charted law. Even that increase will leave min- lated these franchise agreements are very re- strictive and that the bigger effects might be increase to $6.65/hour will not make up imum wage earners below where they at mom-and-pop establishments.’’ He said the entire difference, but it will put us were in the 1960s and 1970s. The legisla- BLS data for all eating and drinking estab- back on a road to responsibly rep- tion is a very modest step forward, and lishments, not just fast-food outlets, show resenting our constituents. I believe that working families have that payrolls in New Jersey generally rise For nearly the last two decades, the earned it. more than those in Pennsylvania between bottom 20 percent of income earners in I thank the Chair. I ask unanimous February and November, but that the dif- this country haven’t experienced consent that the two articles that I ference was smaller in 1992 when the New growth like most Americans. Instead, Jersey minimum wage was raised than in mentioned be printed in the RECORD. 1991 or 1993. they have lost 9 percent in real family There being no objection, the mate- The new Card-Krueger work, to be pub- income growth, while the top 20 per- rial was ordered to be printed in the lished shortly as a working paper by Prince- cent have gained more than 26 percent. RECORD, as follows: ton, hasn’t been widely circulated yet among January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S55

their critics. The authors acknowledge that COLLATERAL DAMAGE from overwork. Turnover is rising as good their data don’t tell whether employers fac- Even though Mr. Rosenstein’s worst fears people search for jobs elsewhere. Looking ing higher minimum wages reduce the aver- weren’t realized, lots of other things have ahead, he sees more problems. He even has a age hours per worker; the figures only count happened in the past 18 months. written list of his concerns: Morale will drop. how many people were employed. A tour of these Popeyes stores and con- Quality of work will fall. Dependability will Despite assertions from employer groups versations with the fry cooks and biscuit wane. Absenteeism will rise. and many mainstream economists that lift- makers, the store supervisors and managers RISK OF VICIOUS CIRCLE ing the minimum wage would reduce the indicate that while the minimum-wage issue The Popeyes managers know that trim- number of jobs available to young and un- has retreated to the back burner of Amer- ming staff can be self-defeating, and they skilled workers and increase unemployment, ican politics, the big issues now are, in a haven’t eliminated any full-time positions in the recent strength of the economy has sense, the collateral damage of the economic the past 18 months. If hours drop, service de- pushed the jobless rate down. Retailers and boom; intensified competition, a scarcity of clines, and sales and profit can suffer. A vi- other employers of low-wage workers are good workers, high staff turnover and job cious circle can develop. complaining more about labor shortages burnout. Mr. Rosenstein’s New Castle, Del., outlet than wage increases. The wage increase itself has had major im- along busy Route 13 is gripped by more com- The federal minimum wage was lifted to pact at only one outlet, at the Popeyes store petition—not only for business but also for $5.15 an hour on Sept. 1, 1997. on Rhode Island Avenue in the District of talent. The store manager there left the Columbia. There, the local hourly minimum company earlier this year to run a Boston CHICKEN FEED: MINIMUM WAGE IS UP, BUT A is set at $1 over the federal minimum, and on Market outlet. The Popeyes chain, which FAST-FOOD CHAIN NOTICES LITTLE IMPACT— Sept. 1, the district’s minimum went to $6.15. pays its store managers $30,000 to $45,000 a ECONOMIC BOOM LIFTS PROFIT; FIRM’S MAIN Managers have cut back hours and piled year, couldn’t match the Boston Market pay, PROBLEM IS HIRING, RETAINING PEOPLE— more work on employees. Mr. Rosenstein Frank Williams, the district manager, says. PRESSURES ON JOB ARE RISING says the operating profits at this one outlet Outer managers had to pitch in until a re- (By Bernard Wysocki Jr.) fell to $34,000 for the 12 months ended Aug. 31 placement was found. from $46,000 a year earlier. As the store suffered from patchwork man- FALLS CHURCH, VA.—The minimum wage agement, business faltered. In addition, crew ESCAPING TO MARYLAND was a hot issue 18 months ago, pitting busi- hours were cut back, and cleanliness suf- ness against labor, Republicans against And so, when his Metropolitan Restaurant fered. That’s the sort of thing that really Democrats. Management Co. looked for expansion sites rankles Mr. Williams, and, on a recent day, In April 1996, David Rosenstein, a fast-food in and around Washington, he went across he was sitting in the New Castle restaurant, entrepreneur, staunchly opposed a proposed the line into Maryland and opened there, drawing up a long list of tasks for his store two-step rise to $5.15 an hour as ‘‘a bad largely to escape the $6.15 wage. manager. idea.’’ The middle managers at his 13 Pop- As several U.S. cities propose a so-called Popeyes managers are in a bind. They can eyes Chicken & Biscuits restaurants didn’t living wage, with minimums higher than the push their people only so far, especially in an know how they would cope. federal one, opponents such as the employer- economy with so many job opportunities. How times have changed. backed Employment Policies Institute in They need to keep their employees. In the Today, despite the now-higher minimum Washington argue that low-wage employers more prosperous locations, such as the Pop- wage, Mr. Rosenstein’s restaurants are pros- will shun higher-wage locales. There may be eyes in Rockville, Md., an acute labor short- pering. Operating profits are up 11% from something to that, as shown by Mr. Rosen- age keeps pushing up the work crews’ pay. In last year on a 10% rise in sales, which are stein’s unwillingness to open another store April 1996, it averaged $6.01 an hour; today, it running at a $14 million annual clip. He re- in the high-wage district. averages $6.42 Managers there say the in- cently raised prices. He has opened a new The really gut issue facing his company, crease has nothing to do with federal law and store. And in a sign of boom times, he however, is intensified competition. That everything to do with supply and demand. knocked out a wall and doubled the size of may seem ironic: Its financial results are ‘‘My senior fry cook, he makes $8.75 an his spacious office. good, and the price increases have held. But hour,’’ says Mohsen Eghtesadi, district man- ‘‘The economy is good. Business is good,’’ on the darker side, the managers and the ager for Metropolitan’s two Maryland res- says the 49-year-old Mr. Rosenstein, whose workers alike say that, on a day-to-day oper- taurants. He waves his hand toward the restaurants are franchisees of Atlanta-based ating basis, the competitive environment has Rockville Pike, a busy commercial strip. AFC Enterprises. What about that mini- become tougher. ‘‘Look at all these sit-down restaurants mum-wage increase? ‘‘I think we saw it in Back in the spring of 1996, Mohammed opening up. They can pay $10 an hour, $12 an more dire terms than it worked out,’’ he Isah, who manages the Popeyes store on City hour. For us to keep good employees, we says. Line Avenue in West Philadelphia, fretted really have to increase their pay.’’ about the impending wage increase and won- ‘‘It’s a chicken war,’’ Mr. Eghtesadi says. FEW PROTESTS dered where the extra productivity he would He adds, with a wry smile, ‘‘And we are Indeed, the minimum-wage increase has need would come from. He vowed to scale chicken warriors.’’ turned into one of the nonevents of 1997, back part-timers’ hours and increase their MUCH COMPETITION FOR STAFF thanks mostly to the economy’s continuing workloads. His problems are just a tiny example of the strength. Low-wage Americans—nearly 10 And he did. Sitting at one of his tables, Mr. sharper competition for talent. With much of million workers, by some estimates—got a Isah, once a bank manager in his native Ni- the economy thriving, the national unem- raise. But amid the current prosperity, hard- geria, nods in the direction of a middle-age ployment rate has dropped below 5%. In the ly anybody noticed. So, when the second employee sweeping the floor. When the wage fast-food business, expansion-minded chains step, a 40-cent-an-hour raise, kicked in seven went up on Sept. 1 he halved her hours. need experienced supervisors and managers. weeks ago, on Sept. 1, few cheered, but even Meantime, full-timers have taken up that Even good fry cooks, earning $8 an hour or fewer protested. slack. Nowadays, one person sets up the reg- so, are constantly vulnerable to raids by Critics had argued that higher wages would isters, then starts the biscuits, then does as- other chains. squeeze profits because employers, beset by sorted odd tasks before business picks up at Mr. Hahn, the director of operations, competitors, couldn’t raise prices. Nation- lunch time. Mr. Isah freely concedes that spends far more time these days weeding out wide, it is hard to generalize about that. But people are working twice as hard for their the losers among job candidates. The chain Mr. Rosenstein recently raised nearly every modest raise. does extensive background checks on all su- price on his menu—biscuits went up 20% and Yet the increased minimum wage isn’t pervisors and puts managerial candidates the average item 5%—with hardly a peep what is really driving Mr. Isah’s hardball through a series of psychological pencil-and- from customers. ‘‘I’m surprised, very sur- productivity drive. A few months ago, a Ken- paper tests. The Popeyes bosses try to find prised,’’ says Kenneth Hahn, the chain’s di- tucky Fried Chicken outlet opened just a candidates whose profiles match those of rector of operations. half-mile down City Line Avenue. Even the their successful store managers. Matchups Others had warned that raising the mini- Popeyes managers agree that it’s quite a site have become rare. mum wage would create inflated pay de- for a fast-food place: a renovated old home At entry-level employment, more appli- mands by those making slightly above-mini- with fireplaces, walls sconces and a winding cants are young women looking for jobs as mum wages. Not here. Work crews at Mr. staircase. part of the welfare-to-work movement. With Rosenstein’s Virginia stores were averaging When Kentucky Fried Chicken opened, Mr. fast-food employers inundated by welfare re- $5.54 an hour in 1996 and get only $5.60 Isah’s sales declined. Although some busi- cipients, the minimum-wage issue takes a today—a raise of 1%. ness has now returned, his sales are running back seat to other concerns. And although some academics say higher 2% below 1996 levels, and his operating profit Seven weeks ago, Sharie Ross got a raise wages draw better-skilled teenagers out of is down 10%. His bosses say he is a good, to $5.15 an hour, serving up fast food at the school and into the workplace, displacing hard-working manager, but the harsh busi- New Castle outlet, up from the $5-an-hour lower-skilled people, the Popeyes managers ness environment is putting pressure on him minimum in Delaware. She hardly noticed see nothing of the kind. If anything, their and his staff. ‘‘You have people doing two or because, as a welfare-to-work employee, her talent pool is weakening, drained by the three people’s jobs. Eventually, it gets to main worry is the gradual loss of her welfare booming economy. them,’’ he says, and they are burning out benefits. S56 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 ‘‘I still get food stamps; that’s $98 a genetics that promises to combat and SEC. 2. FINDING. month,’’ says Ms. Ross, 20. But when she cure disease in humans. This research Congress finds that the Federal Govern- started work five months ago, the state of includes the cloning of animals and ment has a moral obligation to the nation to Delaware picked up the cost of day care for human cells other than embryo cells. prohibit the cloning of humans. her two children. To her, keeping that $200- I am not a scientist and do not wish SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON HUMAN CLONING. a-month subsidy is more important than a (a) IN GENERAL.—It shall be unlawful for few cents an hour in extra pay. to insert myself in the process of sci- any person to— Yet a booming economy can mask all sorts entific research and advances, from (1) clone a human being; or of operating difficulties. That is true in which we all benefit. However, when (2) conduct research for the purpose of many businesses, and it is true at Mr. Rosen- science crosses over the boundary of cloning a human being or otherwise creating stein’s fried-chicken empire. One rule of what is ethically and morally appro- a human embryo. thumb: If sales growth continues, all the priate research, I have an obligation to (b) FEDERAL FUNDS.—No Federal funds other problems are manageable. In the past respond on behalf of myself and my may be obligated or expended to knowingly 18 months, sales at many of Mr. Rosenstein’s constituents. Congress—and its law- conduct or support any project of research stores have grown at double digits—and have making authority—is the only mecha- the purpose of which is to clone a human being or otherwise create a human embryo. surprised him. ‘‘You budget for a 2% or 3% nism available to address the issue of rise. To budget for a 10% rise is, well, irre- (c) DEFINITION.—As used in subsection (a), sponsible,’’ he says. human cloning and assert the will of the terms ‘‘clone’’ and ‘‘cloning’’ mean the But in his Prince William County, Va., the American people that it not go for- practice of creating or attempting to create stores, sales are booming. He pulls out his ward. a human being by transferring the nucleus sales projections—$3,751,000 this year, up We have a responsibility to protect from a human cell from whatever source into more than 10%. His hourly wage costs are up the moral and ethical foundation upon a human egg cell from which the nucleus has 7%, mostly because hours worked are up 6%. which this country was built. In rec- been removed for the purpose of, or to im- His projected 1997 profit at these stores is ognizing that responsibility, both the plant, the resulting product to initiate a $270,000, up from $234,000 last year. Senate and House committees with ju- pregnancy that could result in the birth of a Mr. Rosenstein thinks his company will risdiction have carefully looked at the human being. continue to be prosperous if the economy implications of moving forward with SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT. keeps booming. But, he adds, ‘‘If there’s a (a) CIVIL PENALTIES.—Whoever is found to downturn, it’s going to be nasty.’’ legislation to ban human cloning. They be in violation of section 2 shall be subject to Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I ask have tapped the experts in the science a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for unanimous consent that the text of the of genetics and have confirmed what each such violation. (b) INELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL FUNDS.—A bill be printed in the RECORD. we as laymen believe—the cloning of individual found to be in violation of section There being no objection, the bill was humans is morally unacceptable and scientifically dangerous. 2 shall not be eligible to receive any Federal ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as funding for research regardless of the type of follows: During a March 12, 1997, House Com- mittee on Science, Subcommittee on research being conducted for a period of 5- S. 1573 Technology hearing, the National Bio- years after such violation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ethics Advisory Commission testified ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS resentatives of the United States of America in that there is sufficient cause to war- Congress assembled, S. 322 rant legislation because a developing SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. At the request of Mr. GRAMS, the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Fair Mini- child would be subject to undue harm name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. mum Wage Act of 1998’’. as a result of current unscientifically DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. SEC. 2. MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE. plausible technology. In summarizing 322, A bill to amend the Agricultural (a) WAGE.—Paragraph (1) of section 6(a) of the Commission’s report before the market Transition Act to repeal the the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 Subcommittee, its Chairman, Dr. Har- Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact U.S.C. 206(a)(1)) is amended to read as fol- old T. Shapiro, noted that this defi- provision. lows: ciency in the technology was coupled S. 323 ‘‘(1) except as otherwise provided in this with far-reaching concern that human At the request of Mr. SHELBY, the section, not less than— cloning is not deemed morally accept- ‘‘(A) $5.65 an hour during the year begin- able by society as a whole. name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. ning on September 1, 1998; A final hearing was held July 22, 1997, WARNER) was added as a cosponsor of S. ‘‘(B) $6.15 an hour during the year begin- 323, A bill to amend title 4, United ning on September 1, 1999; during which Dr. Hessell Bouma, a pro- fessor of biology, said it best. The tran- States Code, to declare English as the ‘‘(C) $6.65 an hour during the year begin- official language of the Government of ning on September 1, 2000; and script states that ‘‘he stressed the ‘‘(D) beginning on September 1, 2001, $6.65 uniqueness, freedom, and respect in- the United States. an hour, as adjusted by the Secretary on trinsic to human life. Cloning, Dr. S. 412 each September 1 to reflect increases in the Bouma testified, is in direct violation At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consum- of all three, and therefore should be the names of the Senator from Arkan- ers during the most recent 12-month period prohibited by law.’’ sas (Mr. BUMPERS), and the Senator for which data are available.’’. Mr. President, I don’t think any of us from Rhode Island (Mr. REED) were (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by subsection (a) takes effect on Sep- can argue with that. added as cosponsors of S. 412, A bill to tember 1, 1998. I would like to urge my colleagues to provide for a national standard to pro- take swift action and impose a ban on hibit the operation of motor vehicles By Mr. CAMPBELL: human cloning. We are all aware of the by intoxicated individuals. S. 1574. A bill to prohibit the cloning activities in Chicago to move forward S. 497 of humans; to the Committee on Labor with a human cloning experiment, so At the request of Mr. COVERDELL, the and Human Resources. time is of the essence. I would ask that name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. THE HUMAN CLONING PROHIBITION ACT we work together over the coming HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, weeks to pass a bill to prevent this and 497, A bill to amend the National Labor today I am introducing a bill to pro- future efforts to wrongly clone hu- Relations Act and the Railway Labor hibit the cloning of humans. This act mans. Act to repeal the provisions of the Acts would further extend last year’s efforts I ask unanimous consent that the bill that require employees to pay union by last year’s law which banned federal be printed in the RECORD. dues or fees as a condition of employ- There being no objection, the bill was funding of human cloning. Under my ment. ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as bill, there would be an outright ban on S. 570 follows: human cloning, whether publicly or At the request of Mr. NICKLES, the S. 1574 privately funded. name of the Senator from Mississippi Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The scientific term for human (Mr. LOTT) was added as a cosponsor of resentatives of the United States of America in cloning is ‘‘human somatic cell nuclear Congress assembled, S. 570, A bill to amend the Internal transfer.’’ That is what my bill would SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain ban. My bill would not undermine or This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Human small businesses from the mandatory stifle scientific research in the area of Cloning Prohibition Act’’. electronic fund transfer system. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S57

S. 578 S. 1104 kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. DASCHLE, the At the request of Mr. HOLLINGS, the sponsor of S. 1307, A bill to amend the name of the Senator from South Da- name of the Senator from South Caro- Employee Retirement Income Security kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- lina (Mr. THURMOND) was added as a co- Act of 1974 with respect to rules gov- sponsor of S. 578, A bill to permit an in- sponsor of S. 1104, A bill to direct the erning litigation contesting termi- dividual to be treated by a health care Secretary of the Interior to make cor- nation or reduction of retiree health practitioner with any method of medi- rections in maps relating to the Coast- benefits and to extend continuation cal treatment such individual requests, al Barrier Resources System. coverage to retirees and their depend- and for other purposes. S. 1141 ents. S. 659 At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the S. 1311 At the request of Mr. GLENN, the name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. At the request of Mr. LOTT, the name name of the Senator from Pennsyl- LUGAR) was added as a cosponsor of S. of the Senator from Maine (Ms. COL- vania (Mr. SPECTER) was added as a co- 1141, A bill to amend the Energy Policy LINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. sponsor of S. 659, A bill to amend the Act of 1992 to take into account newly 1311, A bill to impose certain sanctions Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restora- developed renewable energy-based fuels on foreign persons who transfer items tion Act of 1990 to provide for imple- and to equalize alternative fuel vehicle contributing to Iran’s efforts to ac- mentation of recommendations of the acquisition incentives to increase the quire, develop, or produce ballistic mis- United States Fish and Wildlife Service flexibility of controlled fleet owners siles. contained in the Great Lakes Fishery and operators, and for other purposes. S. 1320 Restoration Study Report. S. 1215 At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, S. 769 At the request of Mr. ASCHCROFT, the the name of the Senator from Arkansas name of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, (Mr. BUMPERS) was added as a cospon- the name of the Senator from Illinois HUTCHISON) was added as a cosponsor of sor of S. 1320, A bill to provide a sci- S. 1215, A bill to prohibit spending Fed- (Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN) was added as a entific basis for the Secretary of Veter- cosponsor of S. 769, A bill to amend the eral education funds on national test- ans Affairs to assess the nature of the provisions of the Emergency Planning ing. association between illnesses and expo- and Community Right-To-Know Act of S. 1222 sure to toxic agents and environmental 1986 to expand the public’s right to At the request of Mr. CHAFEE, the or other wartime hazards as a result of know about toxic chemical use and re- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. service in the Persian Gulf during the lease, to promote pollution prevention, WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Persian Gulf War for purposes of deter- and for other purposes. 1222, A bill to catalyze restoration of mining a service connection relating to estuary habitat through more efficient such illnesses, and for other purposes. S. 836 financing of projects and enhanced co- S. 1326 At the request of Mr. ABRAHAM, the ordination of Federal and non-Federal name of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. At the request of Mr. DASCHLE, the restoration programs, and for other name of the Senator from South Da- HUTCHISON) was added as a cosponsor of purposes. S. 836, A bill to offer small businesses kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- S. 1237 certain protections from litigation ex- sponsor of S. 1326, A bill to amend title At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name cesses. XIX of the Social Security Act to pro- of the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. vide for medicaid coverage of all cer- S. 887 LOTT) was added as a cosponsor of S. tified nurse practitioners and clinical At the request of Ms. MOSELEY- 1237, A bill to amend the Occupational nurse specialists services. BRAUN, the names of the Senator from Safety and Health Act of 1970 to fur- S. 1334 Virginia (Mr. ROBB), and the Senator ther improve the safety and health of At the request of Mr. BOND, the from Indiana (Mr. LUGAR) were added working environments, and for other names of the Senator from South Da- as cosponsors of S. 887, A bill to estab- purposes. kota (Mr. DASCHLE), the Senator from lish in the National Service the Na- S. 1244 Illinois (Mr. DURBIN), the Senator from tional Underground Railroad Network At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the Tennessee (Mr. FRIST), and the Senator to Freedom program, and for other pur- name of the Senator from Colorado from Nebraska (Mr. HAGEL) were added poses. (Mr. ALLARD) was added as a cosponsor as cosponsors of S. 1334, A bill to S. 943 of S. 1244, A bill to amend title 11, amend title 10, United States Code, to At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the United States Code, to protect certain establish a demonstration project to name of the Senator from Maryland charitable contributions, and for other evaluate the feasibility of using the (Mr. SARBANES) was added as a cospon- purposes. Federal Employees Health Benefits sor of S. 943, A bill to amend title 49, S. 1260 program to ensure the availability of United States Code, to clarify the ap- At the request of Mr. GRAMM, the adequate health care for Medicare-eli- plication of the Act popularly known names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. gible beneficiaries under the military as the ‘‘Death on the High Seas Act’’ to SMITH), the Senator from Massachu- health care system. aviation accidents. setts (Mr. KERRY), and the Senator At the request of Mr. FAIRCLOTH, his S. 1021 from Florida (Mr. MACK) were added as name was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. HAGEL, the cosponsors of S. 1260, A bill to amend 1334, supra. names of the Senator from Mississippi the Securities Act of 1933 and the Secu- S. 1360 (Mr. LOTT), and the Senator from Ne- rities Exchange Act of 1934 to limit the At the request of Mr. ABRAHAM, the braska (Mr. KERREY) were added as co- conduct of securities class actions names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. sponsors of S. 1021, A bill to amend under State law, and for other pur- CRAIG), and the Senator from New title 5, United States Code, to provide poses. York (Mr. MOYNIHAN) were added as co- that consideration may not be denied S. 1293 sponsors of S. 1360, A bill to amend the to 5, United States Code, to provide At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Illegal Immigration Reform and Immi- that consideration may not be denied the name of the Senator from Massa- grant Responsibility Act of 1996 to to preference eligibles applying for cer- chusetts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a clarify and improve the requirements tain positions in the competitive serv- cosponsor of S. 1293, A bill to improve for the development of an automated ice, and for other purposes. the performance outcomes of the child entry-exit control system, to enhance S. 1081 support enforcement program in order land border control and enforcement, At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the to increase the financial stability and and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. well-being of children and families. S. 1379 ROBB) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1307 At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the 1081, A bill to enhance the rights and At the request of Mr. DASCHLE, the name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. protections for victims of crime. name of the Senator from South Da- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. S58 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 1379, A bill to amend section 552 of title the Senate is assembled and that the Senate competitiveness and has finally led his team 5, United States Code, and the National is ready to proceed to business. to the honor of a Super Bowl championship: Security Act of 1947 to require disclo- f Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— sure under the Freedom of Information SENATE RESOLUTION—166—REC- (1) recognizes the outstanding achieve- Act regarding certain persons, disclose OGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING ment of the Denver Broncos’ quarterback, Nazi war criminal records without im- ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DENVER John Elway; and pairing any investigation or prosecu- BRONCOS IN WINNING SUPER (2) congratulates John Elway as the win- ning quarterback of Super Bowl XXXII. tion conducted by the Department of BOWL XXXII Justice or certain intelligence matters, Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, to- and for other purposes. Mr. CAMPBELL (for himself and Mr. night the President of the United ALLARD) submitted the following reso- S. 1482 States will outline some important lution; which was considered and At the request of Mr. COATS, the issues for our consideration during the agreed to. names of the Senator from Oklahoma second half of this Congress, and, as I S. RES. 166 (Mr. INHOFE), and the Senator from have sat here for the last 40 minutes Mississippi (Mr. LOTT) were added as listening to some of my colleagues, cosponsors of S. 1482, A bill to amend Whereas on August 14, 1959, a passion was they have spoken with great emphasis born in the heart of the Rocky Mountain Re- section 223 of the Communications Act on the importance of the points on gion that brought such memories as ‘‘Orange which they are going to agree and dis- of 1934 to establish a prohibition on Crush,’’ ‘‘The Drive,’’ ‘‘The Fumble,’’ ‘‘The commercial distribution on the World Three Amigos,’’ and 4 previous Super Bowl agree with him. But today I rise, with Wide Web of material that is harmful appearances; my friend Senator ALLARD, to submit to minors, and for other purposes. Whereas the fans of the Denver Broncos two resolutions that are on a happier S. 1554 are recognized throughout the National note. These resolutions are to honor Football League (referred to in this resolu- the outstanding achievement of the At the request of Mr. HATCH, the tion as the ‘‘NFL’’) for their unconditional name of the Senator from Alabama Denver Broncos in their winning of allegiance to the team, contributing to 229 Super Bowl XXXII. (Mr. SESSIONS) was added as a cospon- consecutive sold-out stadium home games; The first resolution recognizes the sor of S. 1554, A bill to provide for relief Whereas the Denver Broncos’ organization entire Broncos organization and the from excessive punitive damage awards assembled a championship caliber coaching other honors John Elway, the team’s in cases involving primarily financial staff who created a championship caliber veteran leader, who happens to be a loss by establishing rules for propor- team; personal friend of both Senator ALLARD tionality between the amount of puni- Whereas the Denver Broncos played in 4 previous Super Bowls without winning, rep- and myself. For the first time in 13 tive damages and the amount of eco- resented the American Football Conference years, an AFC team has won the Super nomic loss. in Super Bowl XXXII which had not won a Bowl, and it is only the second time a SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 30 Super Bowl in 13 years, and was considered wild-card team has won since 1980. In- At the request of Mr. HELMS, the the underdog in the game; and deed, they were the underdog in the Whereas after almost 40 years, the Denver names of the Senator from Utah (Mr. betting from Las Vegas to Atlantic HATCH), and the Senator from Utah Broncos became champions of the NFL with a victory in Super Bowl XXXII over the de- City and all points in between. (Mr. BENNETT) were added as cospon- fending national champions and perennial As those football fans among us sors of Senate Concurrent Resolution contenders, the Packers from Green Bay, might know, the Broncos have 30, A concurrent resolution expressing Wisconsin: Now, therefore, be it glimpsed victory on four prior occa- the sense of the Congress that the Re- Resolved, That the Senate— sions, but had victory elude them each public of China should be admitted to (1) recognizes the outstanding achievement time. All of that changed this past multilateral economic institutions, in- of the Denver Broncos in winning Super Sunday. With an inspiring team effort, cluding the International Monetary Bowl XXXII on January 25, 1998; and (2) congratulates the players, staff, and they beat the odds and the legendary Fund and the International Bank for Green Bay Packers, a team as talented Reconstruction and Development. fans of the Denver Broncos for a terrific foot- ball season and a thrilling victory in Super and formidable as any of the champion- f Bowl XXXII. ship Packer teams before it. SENATE RESOLUTION 164—INFORM- f So sure were some people that the Broncos would lose, one electric appli- ING THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE RESOLUTION 167—REC- UNITED STATES THAT A ance merchant in Farmington, NM, and OGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING Durango, CO, offered unlimited free ap- QUORUM OF EACH HOUSE IS AS- ACHIEVEMENT OF JOHN ELWAY SEMBLED pliances to customers on the day before IN THE VICTORY OF THE DEN- the game if the Broncos won. Under the Mr. LOTT (for himself and Mr. VER BRONCOS IN SUPER BOWL agreement, the customers would have DASCHLE) submitted the following reso- XXXII only had to pay if the Broncos lost. lution; which was considered and Mr. CAMPBELL (for himself and Mr. Lucky for him, he had the foresight to agreed to: ALLARD) submitted the following reso- take out a $300,000 insurance policy, S. RES. 164 lution; which was considered and which barely covered his losses to jubi- Resolved, That a committee consisting of agreed to. lant customers as the unexpected hap- two Senators be appointed to join such com- S. RES. 167 pened and they showed up yesterday at mittee as may be appointed by the House of both of his stores to collect on their Representatives to wait upon the President Whereas since becoming quarterback for of the United States and inform him that a the Denver Broncos in 1983, John Elway has free appliances. quorum of each House is assembled and that been involved in some of the most striking In a brilliant athletic and strategic the Congress is ready to receive any commu- comeback victories in the history of the Na- contest, both the Denver Broncos and nication he may be pleased to make. tional Football League (referred to in this the Green Bay Packers reflected quali- resolution as the ‘‘NFL’’); ties that we all value and admire: hard f Whereas John Elway has been a Pro Bowl quarterback, was named NFL Most Valuable work, teamwork, preparation, dedica- SENATE RESOLUTION 165—INFORM- tion, and sportsmanship above all ING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT- Player in 1987 and the American Football Conference’s Most Valuable Player in 1993, things. For that, and a beautiful dis- ATIVES THAT A QUORUM OF holds numerous NFL passing records, and is play of terrific physical talent, both SENATE IS ASSEMBLED the all-time winningest quarterback in the teams must be commended and ap- Mr. LOTT (for himself and Mr. history of the NFL; plauded. DASCHLE) submitted the following reso- Whereas John Elway’s leadership, dedica- I want to highlight the Denver team, lution; which was considered and tion, and perseverance symbolizes excellence of course, because I am from Colorado in these qualities for the entire Nation and agreed to: represents these qualities for America to the and because they displayed a resilience S. RES. 165 world; and and perseverance in overcoming four Resolved, That the Secretary inform the Whereas John Elway, an exceptional ath- previous Super Bowl losses, qualities House of Representatives that a quorum of lete, has sustained a high level of personal which any one of us must cheer who, in January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S59 any type of endeavor, has ever tried I extend a Mile High Salute to the of- persevere through one of the most dif- and failed. fensive and defensive Broncos linemen. ficult roads to the Super Bowl with vic- The Denver team succeeded with the They truly exemplify the team spirit tories in Kansas City and Pittsburgh. leadership of John Elway, the MVP and exceeded expectations with the The team statistics speak for them- performance of Terrell Davis, a skilled smallest line in the National Football selves, the Broncos offense was ranked offensive line that proved confidence League. Known as the ‘‘Orange Hush,’’ number one in the League with 367 and heart can compete with size, and a these are men that have an oath of si- yards per game and the defense was the defense that proved as strong as it was lence, who routinely arrive an hour top rated unit in the AFC only allow- fearless against a formidable offense. early for morning meetings so they can ing 292 yards per game. I congratulate Our second resolution specifically watch extra videotape together, who Pat Bowlen because I know that good honors John Elway for his outstanding eat meals together, who dress together leadership starts at the top. accomplishment in leading the Broncos in the same locker room area, who I want to recognize the general man- to its fourth Super Bowl appearance study the Bible together, and who, ager of the Broncos. John Beake is a and its first Super Bowl victory. In most importantly, show up on game good friend and has a great family. He bringing his team a national champion- day together. does a great job of representing the ship, Mr. Elway has given us lessons in An obvious Mile High Salute goes to Broncos organization. Both he and his the game of football for years to come, both quarterback John Elway and run- wife Marcia need to be recognized for and Sunday he gave us a new lesson in ning back Terrell Davis. They recog- their fight to eliminate drug abuse. perseverance, dedication and true nized that they didn’t do it alone even Just another example of how the Bron- sportsmanship. He is certainly a hero. though they have become heroes of the cos organization has reached out into Mr. ALLARD. I thank the senior Sen- game. the community. ator from Colorado for yielding. John Elway is topping off his mar- I give a Mile High Salute to the fans Mr. President, as a fifth generation velous career with a Super Bowl win! of the Broncos. They are the best. Coloradan who has rooted for the Bron- Many top NFL quarterbacks never Many, like my wife Joan, were attend- cos since they were first organized in have the opportunity to claim a Super ing Bronco games when they were play- the early 1960’s, I want to give my Mile Bowl victory. He will eventually be in ing at the old University of Denver High Salute! A Super Bowl victory has the Football Hall of Fame. I know him football stadium and wore vertically been a long time coming for Broncos personally and cannot think of anyone striped socks. Their enthusiasm has fans. Broncos fans have searched for an more deserving of such an honor. He is not waned over the years. identity theme from ‘‘Orange Crush’’ in supported by a wonderful wife Janet It is an honor for me to represent ev- honor of one of their best defensive and family. eryone in Colorado in the U.S. Senate. teams to ‘‘the Mile High Salute.’’ Many Fifteen years ago few people in the It is especially exciting to be here of the themes were lost in time Denver community could have guessed while winning Super Bowl XXXII. through legal hassles or disappointing the impact this young quarterback While I was interviewed last week seasons. But ‘‘the Mile High Salute’’ is from Stanford would have on the State about the President’s scandals. I stated here to stay, etched in history with a of Colorado. Today, John Elway reigns a number of times that people in Colo- Super Bowl Victory! as the king of the comeback and the rado have their priorities straight. Rules limiting the celebration of suc- winningest quarterback in NFL his- They want their Broncos to win the cess on the football field have made it tory. He is one of the most recognized Super Bowl and that’s what they’re difficult for players and coaches to ex- figures in American sports. Aside from talking about! press their emotions. ‘‘The Mile High his considerable athletic accomplish- Joan and I only wish we could be in Salute’’ has become the Broncos sym- ments, Elway has proven himself time Colorado helping our friends and neigh- bol of success on the field. I do not be- and again to be the heart and soul of bors in giving the Broncos and their lieve there is a more honorable and ap- his team. As important as Elway’s role fans a Mile High Salute. propriate way of celebrating in the is in Colorado sports, he plays a great- f game of football. The salute is honor- er role in the community. Over the SENATE RESOLUTION 168—EX- able. Denver is the Mile High City. The years he has worked tirelessly for the PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE Mile High Salute has come to mean charities of Colorado, and the Elway SENATE THAT THE DEPART- more than success and honor with the Foundation is responsible for hundreds MENT OF EDUCATION, STATES, Super Bowl Victory. It has come to of thousands of dollars in donations. I AND LOCAL EDUCATION AGEN- mean dedication, hard work, exceeding think that in the hearts and minds of CIES SHOULD SPEND A GREATER peoples’ expectations, team work and all Broncos fans this one is indeed for PERCENTAGE OF FEDERAL EDU- unity, and giving the spirit of competi- John. tion its just reward. It is in this con- Terrell Davis returned to the San CATION TAX DOLLARS IN OUR text that I give my Mile High Salute. Diego area and his high school alma CHILDREN’S CLASSROOMS. I want to salute the Green Bay Pack- mater to demonstrate the can do atti- Mr. HUTCHINSON (for himself, Mr. ers organization. They are a great or- tude. I personally am amazed at his LOTT, Mr. NICKLES, Mr. COVERDELL, Mr. ganization and Wisconsin can be proud courage, work ethic, and commitment COATS, Mr. GREGG, Mr. DEWINE, Ms. of them. They made this Super Bowl to winning for the Broncos team. His COLLINS, Mr. ENZI, Mr. MURKOWSKI, Mr. one of the best ever. They have a leg- 157 yards rushing and record three SHELBY, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. ASHCROFT, Mr. acy in football that is honored touchdowns in a Super Bowl will be re- KEMPTHORNE, Mr. FAIRCLOTH, Mr. throughout America. I know both my membered. But this was only the cul- HELMS, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. ALLARD, colleagues in the Senate from Wiscon- mination of his best season ever. Davis Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. ROBERTS, and sin are avid supporters. has grown from a 196th pick in 1995 Mr. MACK) submitted the following res- My good friend Congressman SCOTT draft to a Super Bowl MVP and 1,750 olution; which was referred to the KLUG, who I joined in the U.S. House of yard rusher in 15 regular season games. Committee on Labor and Human Re- Representatives in 1991, got carried Davis will long be known by the nick- sources. away with his enthusiasm for his Green name TD as he averaged one touch- S. Res. 168. Bay Packers and placed a wager with down in every game he played in the me. Instead of me providing him with 1997–1998 season. Whereas the people of the United States Colorado beef he has the honor of be- I salute the entire Broncos staff, know that effective teaching takes place stowing on me some great Wisconsin owners, and coaches. Mike Shanahan when the people of the United States begin cheese. Scott is retiring and I will miss has done a great job and certainly is (1) helping children master basic academics, him in the Congress because he has deserving of the honor as a winning (2) engaging and involving parents, (3) creat- ing safe and orderly classrooms, and (4) get- done such a great job in bringing about Super Bowl coach. Coach Shanahan ting dollars to the classroom; true reform. America is better because and his staff have done an incredible Whereas our Nation’s children deserve an of his leadership in the U.S. House of job of taking what was a 7–9 team in educational system which will provide op- Representatives. 1994 to a 12–4 team with the heart to portunities to excel; S60 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 Whereas States and localities must spend a ted the following resolution; which was hearing has been scheduled before the significant amount of Federal education tax considered and agreed to. Subcommittee on Forests and Public dollars applying for and administering Fed- S. RES. 169 Land Management of the Senate Com- eral education dollars; mittee on Energy and Natural Re- Whereas several States have reported that Whereas February 3, 1998, is the 55th anni- although the States receive less than 10 per- versary of the sinking of the United States sources. cent of their education funding from the Army transport Dorchester, an event that The hearing will take place Tuesday, Federal Government, more than 50 percent of resulted in the loss of nearly 700 lives in 1943 February 3, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. in room their paperwork is associated with those and for which witnesses have recounted in SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Federal dollars; the Congressional Record the heroism of 4 Building in Washington, D.C. chaplains of different faiths, Lieutenant Whereas while it is unknown exactly what The purpose of this hearing is to re- percentage of Federal education dollars George L. Fox, Methodist; Lieutenant Alex- ander D. Goode, Jewish; Lieutenant John P. ceive testimony on S. 1253, the Public reaches the classroom, a recent audit of New Land Management Improvement Act of York City public schools found that only 43 Washington, Catholic; and Lieutenant Clark percent of their local education budget V. Poling, Dutch Reformed; 1997. reaches the classroom; further, it is thought Whereas witnesses have verified that dur- Those who wish to submit written that only 85 percent of funds administered by ing the approximate 18 minutes the ship was statements should write to the Com- the Department of Education for elementary sinking after being torpedoed off the coast of mittee on Energy and Natural Re- and secondary education reach the school Greenland, the 4 chaplains went from soldier sources, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. to soldier calming fears and handing out life district level; and even if 65 percent of Fed- 20510. For further information, please eral education funds reach the classroom, it jackets and guiding men to safety and when there were no more life jackets, they re- call Judy Brown or Mark Rey at (202) still means that billions of dollars are not di- 224–6170. rectly spent on children in the classroom; moved their own life jackets and gave them Whereas American students are not per- to others to save their lives and were last COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL forming up to their full academic potential, seen arm-in-arm in prayer on the hull of the RESOURCES despite the more than 760 Federal education ship; Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I programs, which span 39 Federal agencies at Whereas many of the 230 men who survived would like to announce for the infor- owed their lives to these 4 chaplains, and the price of nearly $100,000,000,000 annually; mation of the Senate and the public Whereas, according to the Digest of Edu- witnesses among them recounted the unique ecumenical spirit and love for their fellow that a hearing has been scheduled be- cation Statistics, in 1993 only $141,598,786,000 fore the full Committee on Energy and out of $265,285,370,000 spent on elementary man these 4 demonstrated that were later il- and secondary education was spent on in- lustrated in a popular postage stamp issued Natural Resources to consider the struction; by the United States in 1948 with the title nomination of Donald J. Barry to be Whereas, according to the National Center ‘‘Interfaith in Action’’; Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wild- for Education Statistics, in 1994 only 52 per- Whereas Congress passed House Concurrent life and Parks, Department of the Inte- cent of staff employed in public elementary Resolution 90 in 1957 to honor these 4 chap- rior. lains and the men who died with them, and and secondary school systems were teachers; The hearing will take place Wednes- Whereas too much of our Federal edu- President Truman and President Eisenhower issued similar proclamations calling for na- day, February 4, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. in cation funding is spent on bureaucracy, and Room SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Of- too little is spent on our Nation’s youth; tional recognition and participation in me- Whereas getting 90 percent of Department morial services throughout the land that fice Building in Washington, D.C. of Education elementary and secondary edu- have been observed annually by the Amer- For further information, please call cation funds to the classroom could provide ican Legion on the first Sunday in February; Allyson Kennett at (202) 224–5070. Whereas Congress undertook to create a approximately $1,800 in additional funding f per classroom across the United States; special medal for valor given to the memory Whereas more education funding should be of the 4 chaplains in 1960 and never to be re- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS put in the hands of someone in a child’s peated; and classroom who knows the child’s name; Whereas memorials to the chaplains’ he- Whereas President Clinton has stated: ‘‘We roic sacrifice abound in many places throughout the country including the Heroes SURFACE TRANSPORTATION cannot ask the American people to spend EXTENSION ACT OF 1997 more on education until we do a better job Window in the National Cathedral in Wash- with the money we’ve got now.’’; ington, D.C.: Now, therefore, be it ∑ Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, S. 1519, Whereas President Clinton and Vice Presi- Resolved, That the Senate— a bill to provide a 6-month extension of (1) requests the President of the United dent Gore agree that the reinventing of pub- highway, highway safety, and transit lic education will not begin in Washington States to issue a proclamation designating February 3, 1998, as ‘‘Four Chaplains Day’’; programs pending enactment of a law but in communities across the United States reauthorizing the Intermodal Surface and that the people of the United States and must ask fundamental questions about how (2) invites the people of the United States, Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, our Nation’s public school systems’ dollars of all religions and creeds and in all commu- was introduced and passed the Senate are spent; and nities, to observe this date with appropriate on November 10, 1997. The bill was Whereas President Clinton and Vice Presi- ceremonies, celebrations, and commemora- passed by the House on November 12, dent Gore agree that in an age of tight budg- tions. 1997, and sent to the President for ap- ets, our Nation should be spending public f proval. funds on teachers and children, not on un- NOTICES OF HEARINGS Because the measure was considered necessary overhead and bloated bureaucracy: and passed on the same day as its in- Now, therefore, be it PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS Resolved, That the Senate urges the De- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I would troduction, the Committee on Environ- partment of Education, States, and local like to announce for the information of ment and Public Works was not re- educational agencies to work together to en- the Senate and the public that the Per- ferred S. 1519, and a report was not sure that not less than 95 percent of all funds manent Subcommittee on Investiga- filed. Subsequent to the passage of the appropriated for the purpose of carrying out tions of the Committee on Govern- legislation, however, the Congressional elementary and secondary education pro- Budget Office issued a cost estimate, as grams administered by the Department of mental Affairs, will hold a hearing en- titled ‘‘Medicare Fraud Prevention: required under the Senate rules. There- Education is spent for our Nation’s children fore, I ask that a letter from the Direc- in their classrooms. Improving The Medicare Enrollment tor of the Congressional Budget Office, f Process.’’ This hearing will take place on dated December 1, 1997, be printed in SENATE RESOLUTION—169—TO Thursday, January 29, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. the RECORD. DESIGNATE FEBRUARY 3, 1998 AS in Room 342 of the Dirksen Senate Of- The letter follows: ‘‘FOUR CHAPLAINS DAY’’ fice Building. For further information, U.S. CONGRESS, Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. GRAMS, please contact Timothy Shea of the CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, Washington, DC, December 1, 1997. Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. D’AMATO, Mr. Subcommittee staff at 224–3721. Hon. FRANKLIN D. RAINES, WELLSTONE, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. BOND, Mr. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL Director, Office of Management and Budget, MOYHIHAN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. ABRA- RESOURCES Washington, DC. HAM, Mr. STEVENS, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I would DEAR MR. RAINES: The Congressional Budg- HUTCHINSON, and Mr. DASCHLE) submit- like to announce for the public that a et Office has prepared the enclosed estimate January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S61 of the pay-as-you go effects of S. 1519, the the FHWA minimum allocation program, $50 million be assumed to continue at the Surface Transportation Extension Act of which is exempt from the obligation limita- program level in place when it is scheduled 1997. tion that applies to the bulk of FHWA’s to expire. If you wish further details on this esti- spending. In addition to providing contract The $15.46 million in contract authority for mate, we will be pleased to provide them. authority, S. 1519 would authorize the appro- six days translates into an annualized level The CBO staff contacts are Clare Doherty priation of $372 million for the Federal Tran- of $639 million for January 26 through the re- and Kristen Layman, both of whom can be sit Administration for the first half of fiscal mainder of fiscal year 1998 and for each sub- reached at 226–2860. year 1998. sequent fiscal year. By comparison, the cur- The minimum allocation program is the Sincerely, rent CBO baseline for the minimum alloca- only program reauthorized in S. 1519 that has JUNE E. O’NEILL, tion program includes contract authority of outlays that are classified as direct spend- Director. $639 million for 1998, but assumes annual in- Enclosure. ing. All other outlays from authorizations in S. 1519 would be discretionary because they creases to reflect projected inflation for sub- CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE: PAY-AS-YOU- either would result from discretionary ap- sequent years. Thus, CBO estimates that en- GO-ESTIMATE, DECEMBER 1, 1997 propriations for fiscal year 1998 or would be acting S. 1519 would produce pay-as-you-go S. 1519: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION subject to obligation limitations included in savings of $62 million in outlays over the ACT OF 1997, AS CLEARED BY THE CONGRESS ON the 1998 appropriation act for transportation 1998–2002 period, relative to the current base- NOVEMBER 12, 1997 (Public Law 105–66). line. S. 1519 would provide a temporary exten- S. 1519 would provide $15.46 million for the CBO’s estimate of S. 1519’s impact on out- sion of highway and transit programs au- minimum allocation program for the six-day lays from direct spending is summarized in thorized under the Intermodal Surface period from January 26, 1998, through Janu- the following table for fiscal years 1998–2007. Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ary 31, 1998. For the purposes of estimating For purposes of enforcing pay-as-you-go pro- (ISTEA). The bill would provide contract au- the pay-as-you-go impact of the act, this cedures, only the effects in the budget year thority of approximately $8.7 billion for pro- amount has to be extrapolated through 2002, and the succeeding four years are counted. grams carried out by the Federal Highway based on the spending authority provided in Also, only direct spending outlays are sub- Administration (FHWA), the National High- the legislation. This approach is required ject to pay-as-you-go requirements; the dis- way Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, which cretionary outlays from contract authority and the Federal Transit Administration stipulates that an expiring mandatory pro- subject to obligation limitations are not con- (FTA). Of that total, $15 million would be for gram with current-year outlays in excess of sidered for pay-as-you-go purposes. ESTIMATED EFFECTS OF S. 1519 ON DIRECT SPENDING AND RECEIPTS

By fiscal year, in millions of dollars 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Changes in outlays ...... 0 ¥2 ¥8 ¥19 ¥33 ¥47 ¥63 ¥80 ¥97 ¥115 Changes in receipts ...... Not applicable

The CBO staff contacts for this estimate He is notorious for avoiding attention to foster volunteerism, Dr. Walter Wat- are Clare Doherty and Kristen Layman, both and eschewing praise. Indeed, Dr. Wat- son’s life serves as a lesson in humility, of whom can be reached at 226–2860. The esti- son’s life and career are marked by his faith, commitment, professionalism, mate was approved by Robert A. Sunshine, humility. and service. Beloved teacher, healer, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analy- Dr. Watson began his private practice sis.∑ father, and husband: Walter Watson is 50 years ago, joining the practice estab- f an inspiration to us all.∑ lished by Senator STROM THURMOND’s f TRIBUTE TO DR. WALTER late brother J. W. While delivering GAMEWELL ‘‘CURLY’’ WATSON over 50 babies a month for most of the BUILDING DEDICATION AT BAY COLLEGE ∑ Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I rise past 50 years, Watson also found time today to pay tribute to the exemplary to serve his hospital, church, and com- ∑ Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, today career and extraordinary life of one of munity. He led Grace Methodist I rise in honor of Bay College in Esca- South Carolina’s most beloved citizens: Church’s efforts to build two new sanc- naba, Michigan. This innovative edu- Dr. Walter Gamewell ‘‘Curly″ Watson. tuaries, as well as its relief mission for cational institution is excited to cele- Dr. Watson, who will turn 88 in Feb- the victims of Hurricane Hugo. And for brate the dedication of its new Univer- ruary, was born in Trenton, South over 40 years, Watson has served as the sity Center. The completion of this new Carolina, on the same farm he owns team physician for North Augusta High building will provide many exciting op- today. He graduated from The Citadel School. portunities for students and the col- college during the height of the Great Walter Watson also has received nu- lege. Depression. Although he earned the merous accolades from his peers in the In addition to expanding higher edu- highest grade point average in his medical profession. Among other hon- cation access to bachelor and master class, he was—like so many of us dur- ors, he was named Professor Emeritus degree programs for area citizens, the ing that time—unable to find work. So of obstetrics and gynecology at the Joseph L. Heriman University Center in order to earn money for medical Medical College of Georgia. And the houses eight new computer classrooms/ school, he taught math and coached hundreds of letters he has received over labs in its student Computing Center; a football at high schools in Edgefield, the years from friends, colleagues, and net of nine new classrooms which in- South Carolina, and Bainbridge, Geor- patients are testament to his unsur- clude the computer classrooms, three gia, for the following seven years. passed bedside manner and deft human business classrooms, an interactive tel- Finally, in 1939, he was able to enter touch. evision (ITV) classroom and one mobile medical school; and in 1943, he grad- Perhaps greatest among Watson’s ac- ITV for distance education. The Center uated from the Medical College of complishments is his success as a fam- also provides accommodations for in- Georgia. After interning and complet- ily man. He raised five children, all of dustrial training and technology trans- ing his residency at University Hos- whom have grown up to be well-re- fer, customized training for technical pital in Augusta, Dr. Watson served spected members of their community. skills upgrade and professional devel- two years as an Army physician in All four of his daughters became opment seminars and workshops. Korea and the Philippines. nurses; they received their first train- The opening of this building will Before shipping out, Dr. Watson mar- ing from their father. bring many benefits to the college and ried Audrey Bazemore, a University Today, Mr. President, the University the local community. Again, I would Hospital nurse whom he met during his of Georgia Hospital names its Women’s like to congratulate Bay College and residency. Today, the two remain de- Center in Dr. Watson’s honor. I can commend its administration, faculty voted to one another. think of no more fitting tribute to this and students on their efforts. Also, I In fact, it was only at Audrey’s in- man who has given much to his com- would like to wish the college the sistence that Walter agreed to allow munity while asking nothing in return. brightest of futures as they enter this University Hospital to bear his name. At a time when many speak of the need exciting period in their history.∑ S62 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 RETIREMENT OF MR. JOHN L. House Press Corps’’ who recently re- daughters Jo Ann and Theresa, sons SMITH tired after 24 years of news reporting Paul and Joseph, and seven grand- Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN. Mr. Presi- on national and state politics for the children. dent, on February 27, 1998, the state of Union Leader and the New Hampshire In an era when nearly half of all cou- Illinois and our nation will lose a valu- Sunday News. ples married today will see their union able public servant. After 23 years as Don has witnessed many historical dissolve into divorce, I believe it is the Director of the United States events over his career, from the thrill both instructive and important to Small Business Administration’s (SBA) of the first in the nation presidential honor those who have taken the com- Chicago District Office, John L. Smith primary to the comings and goings of mitment of ‘‘till death do us part .. .’’ is retiring. It is my honor to commend countless Governors. He has endured seriously, demonstrating successfully him on a distinguished career of serv- seemingly endless hearings and press the timeless principles of love, honor, ice to our nation. conferences, yet has reported on each and fidelity. Mr. Smith began a 47-year public of them with style, substance, and in- Mr. President, I ask that you join service career in 1951 with a 4 year tegrity. me, our colleagues, and the entire stint in the United States Navy. Fol- In a state where people take their Palmieri family in recognizing the lowing his discharge, Mr. Smith at- politics very seriously, Don was able to wonderful sense of achievement and tended the Robert Morris School in his give the people of New Hampshire their happiness that marks the golden wed- hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania daily diet of important facts about the ding anniversary of Joseph and Theresa where he received a degree in Business events, votes, meetings, and rulings Palmieri.∑ Administration. that impact their lives. What is re- f markable about Don in this time of In 1967, Mr. Smith began working in THE TYRE LODGE MASONIC editorial journalism is the way Don the civil service with the U.S. Depart- TEMPLE OF COLDWATER ment of Commerce’s Economic Devel- gave his loyal readers the facts in an unbiased way and let them make their ∑ Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise opment Administration where he today in recognition of Tyre Lodge Ma- worked as a loan specialist in several own judgments. In the State House, Don was con- sonic Temple in Coldwater, Michigan. assignments throughout the East On January 17, the lodge celebrated its Coast. Prior to that, Mr. Smith had stantly on the lookout for news, churn- ing out several stories each day. His 150th anniversary. To put this in per- been the Director of Financial Assist- spective, this lodge was issued its char- ance for the Business and Job Develop- ‘‘Under the State House Dome’’ column was a must read for anyone who want- ter 15 years before President Abraham ment Corporation in Pittsburgh. Lincoln delivered the historic Gettys- In 1973, Mr. Smith came to Chicago ed to be informed about the latest yet to break news and information about burg Address. to serve as the Regional Administrator The Tyre Lodge has been a pillar of for the Commerce Department’s Office politics in New Hampshire. Although Don is a lifelong member of its community for many years. Vol- of Minority Business Enterprise. In the Fourth Estate, which often has a unteering their time, efforts and tal- that position, Mr. Smith admirably di- skeptical or even adversarial stance to- ents into an organization, Masons have rected activities in 10 states and man- ward government officials, he always consistently provided invaluable serv- aged over $5 million in grant and con- went the extra mile to listen to both ices to their community. The members tract funds. sides of the story and reflect these of the lodge have always searched for In 1975, Mr. Smith began his long ten- views in his stories. new ways to provide opportunities for ure as Director of the SBA’s Chicago The only time he did not play it their fellow members and citizens of District Office. Over the past 23 years, down the middle was when he was on their local community. This strong he has managed the Chicago Office and the golf course, where he has been commitment to helping other individ- a smaller branch office in Springfield. known to hit an occasional errant shot. uals is outstanding, and I commend Additionally, he has been responsible As someone who Don has covered for each member of the association for all for overseeing both offices’ SBA loans, many years, I will miss him, and I their tireless efforts. management assistance, government know that his colleagues at the Union On February 7, the lodge will be contracting, and advocacy programs Leader and in the press corps will miss hosting a dinner and program to cele- for small businesses across Illinois. On him too. The real questions is if Don brate this achievement, and I would his watch, small businesses in Illinois will miss any of us. I wish both Don like to express my warmest wishes for have received several billion dollars and Jane the best of luck in their fu- a successful evening. Again, I would worth of loans and federal contracts. ture endeavors. like to thank the members of the lodge In addition to his professional suc- Those of us in government will great- for their dutiful dedication to the cesses, Mr. Smith and his wife have ly miss his reputation as an honest Coldwater community, and wish them raised four adult children. John L. broker of the facts, a perceptive histo- the brightest of futures.∑ Smith has also worked to better his rian and judge of people, and for help- f community and our nation through ing to keep the job of governing enjoy- volunteering his time and abilities to TRIBUTE TO MARSHALL FLOYD able.∑ organizations such as the American f ∑ Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I Heart Association, the Boy Scouts of would like to take a moment and pay America, the Kiwanis Club and the IN HONOR OF THE PALMIERIS’ tribute to a teacher in New Mexico who United Fund. FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY is an excellent example of service and Without a doubt, the citizens and the ∑ Mr. MOYNIHAN. Mr. President, I commitment to education and the stu- economy of the state of Illinois have would like to call to your attention a dents of Albuquerque, New Mexico. benefitted greatly from John L. most momentous and joyful occasion. Marshall Floyd has been a teacher at Smith’s able and dedicated leadership. Theresa and Joseph Palmieri of Brook- Highland High School since 1953, a He leaves behind a strong and proud lyn, New York will celebrate their fif- member of numerous educational relat- record of accomplishment at the Small tieth wedding anniversary on January ed boards, and has received a wide vari- Business Administration, as well as a 31, 1998. ety of educational honors, including remarkable career of government serv- Theresa and Joseph were wed at being the recipient of the Outstanding ice. I wish him good luck and God’s Saint Rosalie Catholic Church in Biology Teacher of New Mexico by the speed in all of his future endeavors. Brooklyn, New York on January 31, National Association of Biology Teach- f 1948. The couple was introduced at a ers in 1974 and receiving the Science ‘‘Welcome Home’’ for Joseph after his Teacher of the Year Citation from the A TRIBUTE TO DON TIBBETTS return from service during World War New Mexico Science Teachers Associa- ∑ Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I rise II. Living and working on Long Island, tion in 1981. In 1990, Albuquerque Pub- today to pay tribute to Don Tibbetts, New York for the past thirty-five lic Schools named Highland High ‘‘Dean of the New Hampshire State years, the Palmieri family includes School’s new science building after him January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S63 in recognition of his service to the CHILD SUPPORT PERFORMANCE legislation. At least 700,000 children na- school and the educational community. IMPROVEMENT ACT tionwide have a health insurance order Mr. President, on January 12th, the ∑ Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, through an ERISA-protected plan community of Albuquerque and High- the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. where the noncustodial parent fails to land High School paid tribute to this KERRY) has been added as a cosponsor provide the required coverage. Provid- remarkable teacher, and today I join to S. 1293, the Child Support Perform- ing an efficient, effective way for child with my fellow New Mexicans in ex- ance Improvement Act. Senator SNOWE support agencies to enforce the re- pressing my admiration for Marshall and I introduced this legislation last quirement for medical child support Floyd’s continued dedication to edu- year to call for critical ways to coverage through ERISA-protected cating the students of New Mexico and strengthen child support enforcement, plans would result in more children his commitment to the community of including an effort to address the criti- with private health insurance and re- Albuquerque.∑ cal need for medical support among duced public costs for medical cov- children with absent parents. erage. f It is an honor to have Senator f KERRY, a long-time child advocate and RECOGNITION OF ZION GROVE leader, join Senator SNOWE and me in THE HOLOCAUST VICTIMS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH REDRESS ACT our effort to promote effective and effi- cient child support enforcement. Sen- ∑ Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise Mr. D’AMATO. Mr. President, I rise ∑ ator KERRY’s commitment to this issue today to recognize a tremendous ac- today to congratulate the House of is well known, and he has been aggres- complishment by the Zion Grove Mis- Representatives on passage of S.1564, sive pushing for action through pre- sionary Baptist Church and Reverend ‘‘The Holocaust Victims Redress Act.’’ vious legislation. Frank L Selkirk III, Ph.D. As of De- The bill was passed by the Senate on Today, we are joining forces to pro- cember 31, 1997, the Church has raised November 13, 1997 and was referred mote our bill, S. 1293, and to work to- enough money, from members and the back to the House where it was origi- gether on a new initiative to resolve Kansas City, Missouri, community to nally introduced by my colleagues, the the lingering barriers that prevent en- pay their mortgage. Chairman of the House Banking Com- forcement of medical child support, a The Zion Grove Missionary Baptist mittee, Rep. JIM LEACH, and Chairman crucial aspect of support and stability Church Family will commemorate this of the House International Relations for children and families. Senator achievement with a ‘‘Mortgage Burn- Committee, Rep. BEN GILMAN. I am KERRY’s special commitment to medi- ing Ceremony’’ on January 18. The very pleased that we have been able to cal support is clear. Working with him hard work and perseverance of all the work together to pass this important and other colleagues, we want to elimi- members at Zion Grove Missionary legislation enabling the correction of a nate the barriers which hinder state Baptist Church will begin to show in horrible injustice after the war. Now, agencies from effectively implement- 1998 when money becomes available for needy survivors can obtain some meas- ing the 1984 federal law that requires new programs and possible expansion. ure of justice and dignity. states to petition for medical child I congratulate Zion Grove Missionary Mr. President, this important bill support, if it is available from non-cus- Baptist Church for their hard work and contains two main provisions. First, todial parents. Our law says children success. Additionally, I commend staff the bill authorizes $25 million for a should not be discriminated against in and members for their spirit and en- U.S. donation to the fund established health care coverage in cases of di- ergy throughout their many years of by the United States and the United vorce, but we need to work together to existence and wish them continued suc- Kingdom at the London Conference on ensure that this obvious principle cess in enriching the Kansas City com- Nazi Gold in December. Second, the works in practice. Public health cov- munity for years to come.∑ bill authorizes $5 million for research erage, through Medicaid or the new f into the issue and translation of for- children’s health initiative, should not DANIEL J. KEARNEY eign language documents coming from be a substitute for private insurance this effort. The Administration has from parents when such insurance is ∑ Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, today I been fully supportive of this effort. Un- available. We hope to ensure that chil- with to recognize and mourn a loss for dersecretary of State Stuart Eizenstat, dren get coverage they need and de- the working men and women of this particularly, has played a vital role in serve. country. this effort and without him we would To achieve our goals, we want to On Friday, January 2d, 1998, Mr. Dan- not be where we are today on the issue. work with congressional colleagues, iel J. Kearney of Cohasset, Massachu- Regarding the $5 million authorized child advocates, state leaders, inter- setts, passed away. On that day the in the bill for research, it is my strong ested business groups and the Adminis- Commonwealth of Massachusetts and belief that the management of these tration to ensure that we forge consen- the United States of America lost an funds should be granted to the United sus on ways to tear down existing bar- individual who embodied and protected States Holocaust Memorial Museum. riers to health care coverage that is the most cherished principles of this This museum is the one organization fair and streamlined. nation. uniquely capable of conducting re- The technical nature of this issue is From his military service to his fer- search like this, research that is a core complicated. But the reality for chil- vent support of the labor movement, function of its mission. The Museum, I dren and families is clear—medical Mr. Kearney led a quintessentially might add, has been an invaluable aid coverage means that parents have the American life, one that contained fam- to the Banking Committee during our peace of mind that their children can ily and sacrifice, struggle and victory. on-going inquiry into the disposition of obtain the health care that is so vital He married the late Mary A. MacGrath, Holocaust-era assets by Swiss banks for a healthy, successful childhood. I and together they raised daughters from before, during and after the Holo- welcome Senator KERRY’s support and Gail and Linda. His distinguished serv- caust. Accordingly, I can think of no urge all of my colleagues to join in this ice in the U.S. Navy spanned the period better group to manage the research effort. from World War II through Korea, and funding from this bill than the United Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, I am he maintained this commitment to his States Holocaust Memorial Museum. pleased to join the distinguished Sen- nation through leadership and service Mr. President, I again want to thank ator from West Virginia as a cosponsor in the Veterans of Foreign Wars and my colleagues for their help in obtain- of this very important child support the American Legion. ing passage for this important bill. If legislation. He has long been a leader Mr. Kearney began his long career in we are going to try to obtain justice on these issues and I am delighted to the labor community as an apprentice for victims of the Holocaust. While work with him to ensure that children blacksmith at the Boston Naval Yard much more needs to be done on this get the support they need and deserve. in 1946, where he graduated from the issue, this is an important measure in I particularly look forward to working Boston Naval Shipyard Apprentice this long overdue effort.∑ together to pass medical enforcement School. In 1952, he served as a program S64 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 engineer for the Navy, and this re- White is one of few individuals I can Award, its highest honor. And in appre- sulted in his becoming a contract nego- think of who truly embodies the ideals ciation of her support for recycling, tiator for shipbuilding in 1956. In this and principles that define the term conservation, and greenery programs, position, Mr. Kearney worked on the ‘‘public servant.’’ Rock Hill Clean and Green created the construction and conversion of nuclear Virginia’s desire to better her com- Rock Hill Environmental Action attack and ballistic missile sub- munity reached far beyond Meridian (RHEA) award, named in her honor. marines, helping navigate our nation’s Township. When she co-founded the For Rhea’s contributions to the com- defense through a historic and complex Michigan Association of Clerks, a net- munity, Winthrop University bestowed transition. work was formed which brought city on her an honorary doctorate. His largest contribution to this coun- and township clerks across the State of As Betty Jo’s friends and admirers try, however, was his relentless and Michigan together. Additionally, in an know, her greatest attributes are her passionate advocacy on behalf of work- effort to create better systems of local sunny disposition, charm, and com- ing men and women, and his early governance, she wrote a national man- plete devotion and loyalty to Rock Hill posts in the Navy yards of Massachu- ual on conducting elections. Together, and its people. Of course, these quali- setts were the origin of his life-long these efforts reflect Virginia’s long- ties haven’t hurt her in politics, either. campaign for organized labor. standing pursuit to provide her munici- They have won her many friends and He went on to organize, and to serve pality with the best possible clerk. I allies; and no doubt her success as as a union officer and local president am proud to say she accomplished this Mayor has been aided by her habit of of, various American Federation of goal with great distinction. Although baking homemade bread for City Coun- Government Employees locals, lead the Virginia will be greatly missed, I know cil members at Christmas. Philadelphia Council of the AFGE and she is looking forward to a well-de- Fortunately for South Carolina, serve as President of the Massachu- served retirement. I join her family, Betty Jo Rhea’s retirement from her setts State Council of Locals. He friends, and colleagues in wishing her duties as Mayor is not a retirement served as National Vice President of all the best with her new endeavors and from public life and community serv- the AFGE, and later as Vice President a bright future.∑ ice. She is set to begin her new career Emeritus of AFGE’s New England Dis- f as head of a fund-raising campaign for trict. the arts, and she plans to volunteer TRIBUTE TO RETIRED MAYOR Dan Kearney’s faith in the electoral with the Salvation Army. Rhea’s days BETTY JO RHEA processes of this country, both local of ribbon-cutting are over, but the peo- and national, was another passion. Be- ∑ Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I ple of Rock Hill can look forward to ginning back when John F. Kennedy rise today to pay tribute to one of many more years of her wise counsel was first elected to Congress, and con- South Carolina’s leading ladies, Betty and progressive leadership. tinuing through Senator Edward Ken- Jo Rhea. Betty Jo retired as Mayor of Mr. President, I salute Betty Jo nedy’s re-election in 1994 and my own Rock Hill, South Carolina on January Rhea. She exemplifies all the virtues of re-election in 1996, Mr. Kearney was a 20. With her retirement, my state loses citizenship and political leadership. welcome fixture in the Democratic one of its most beloved politicians and She has pursued politics not out of ego- campaigns of Massachusetts. For him, progressive leaders. tism, but rather from the sincere desire coordination of grass roots politics was Betty Jo Rhea began her career of to help her neighbors and strengthen another tool to help people improve public service over 25 years ago, when her community. Thanks to her leader- their lives, and he gave it his all. she was appointed to the Rock Hill ship, Rock Hill has not only weathered In later years, the issues facing sen- Parks and Recreation Commission. She economic hardship, it has ridden the ior Americans became his campaign, was elected to the Rock Hill City Coun- storm to ever-rising economic heights. and his sincere advocacy of fairness cil in 1977, and has spent the last 20 As one of her many fans remarked and decency resulted in an appoint- years in the thick of her city’s political upon her retirement, Betty Jo Rhea ment to the White House Council on fray. truly was ‘‘a people’s mayor.’’∑ Aging. As recently as several weeks In 1986, Rhea became Rock Hill’s first ago, he dropped by my Boston office woman Mayor. When she retired in f January after 12 years in the office, she with thoughts on issues facing seniors, RECOGNITION OF REPRESENTA- also was one of the city’s longest serv- retired government employees, and the TIVE BONNIE SUE COOPER labor movement as a whole. ing and most popular mayors. During He leaves a loving family and many her tenure, Betty Jo focused her pro- ∑ Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise friends, and he leaves the world better digious energies on attracting jobs to today to recognize Missouri State Rep- for his efforts. As we celebrate his life, the region and preventing economic resentative Bonnie Sue Cooper for her we offer our condolences and sympathy collapse in the wake of the closing of outstanding contributions to the to all who knew and loved him.∑ the textile mills that had underpinned American Legislative Exchange Coun- f Rock Hill’s economy. cil (ALEC). As last year’s Chairwoman, She has been incredibly successful. Bonnie Sue set a new leadership stand- TRIBUTE TO VIRGINIA WHITE Not only did she help prevent a severe ard that will be a challenge for all fu- ∑ Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise recession, she led Rock Hill in an eco- ture Chairpersons. today to pay tribute to Virginia White, nomic rejuvenation. Under her leader- ALEC is the largest bipartisan, indi- a public servant of outstanding integ- ship, the city built three business vidual membership association of state rity and honesty, who is retiring after parks to attract large industries, began legislators in the country. After serv- 25 years of service to her community. a downtown revitalization and preser- ing as Vice-Chairwoman for two years, On January 31, Virginia will end her vation program, and started a success- Bonnie Sue was voted Chairwoman for tenure as Meridian Township Clerk. ful recycling program in cooperation the 1997 term. According to Arkansas In 1972, Virginia was first elected as with Rock Hill Clean and Green. Speaker of the House Bobby Hogue, ‘‘In Township Clerk on the promise to im- But Betty Jo didn’t stop there. She the year Bonnie Sue has been Chair- prove her community. Not only did she also went abroad to promote Rock Hill, man there has been progress on every fulfill her pledge, but she began a long, serving as the region’s most successful front at ALEC. It has strengthened its meritorious career serving the people ambassador. She was President of the policy making operations and raised its of Meridian Township. During her time Municipal Association of South Caro- profile among both legislators and the as clerk, she established a reputation lina, on the board of the U.S. Con- private sector.’’ Speaker Hogue re- for hard work and dedication to serving ference of Mayors, and active in the placed Bonnie Sue as Chairman. her community. While a clerk, Vir- National League of Cities. Bonnie Sue has been an incredible ginia’s dedication to Meridian Town- In recognition of her achievements leader, not only in the State of Mis- ship was unsurpassed and she main- and dedication to her community, the souri, but also at a National level. I tained the greatest of commitments to Municipal Association of South Caro- enjoy seeing leadership of Bonnie Sue’s public service. Mr. President, Virginia lina awarded Rhea the Allison Farlow caliber and know that there are only January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S65 bigger things to come for her. I con- ville, Tennessee and have major state-of-the- Establishing a fundraising golf tour- gratulate Representative Cooper on an- art centers—including research and develop- nament; other outstanding year and wish her ment, manufacturing, semiconductor and Working to replicate Capital Commitment in California & Texas; success in the future. software-engineering facilities—in nine ∑ other states. And we have sales and services Serving on Capital Commitment’s Board f offices in every state of the union. We count (Stuart Mapes, Nortel’s National Director of Minority and Women Business Program). PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS Bell Atlantic as a good customer, and I am pleased to be on the panel today with my In addition, I am pleased to announce ∑ Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, we con- friend Bill Freeman. today that Nortel will donate and install a new Nortel Central Office Switch to be used tinue to see positive signs reflecting Yesterday the Administration announced a massive public-private effort aimed at high for advanced training. the strength of our national economy. We have also worked with Bell Atlantic tech training. This was in response to con- Thirty-year mortgage rates remain and other private companies to expand cor- cerns by economists and business leaders low, consumer confidence is high and porate funding of the program. I might add that U.S. companies have a critical shortage here that one of the most telling successes of unemployment is down. of skilled technology workers. The initia- In the midst of these sustained posi- this program is the fact that Nortel and tive, which will include millions of dollars in other corporate sponsors of Capital Commit- tive trends, America faces new chal- grants to fund educational programs, comes ment have been diligent in working coopera- lenges as we approach a new century. as a new survey shows that 1 in every 10 in- tively. We work with our customers, such as Among them: meeting a critical need formation technology jobs in the U.S. is Bell Atlantic, MCI and Sprint, but also with for skilled technology workers and the unfulfilled. our competitors, such as Seimens and continuing effort to move more Ameri- This comes as no surprise to Nortel. As Lucent, in promoting this program. There is with other telecommunications companies, something in it for each of us. Not only does cans from welfare to work. education and workforce development is an We are an innovative people and I’m it make us sleep a little easier at night to essential part of Nortel’s overall business know that we are being good corporate citi- confident that we can meet new chal- strategy. Our industry requires highly zens and helping disadvantaged youth be- lenges, in part via public-private part- skilled workers at even the most basic entry come a part of this dynamic industry; but nerships. One of the key people in level positions. We are constantly looking also, in a cold business sense, we are receiv- America advancing the concept of pub- for opportunities to work with organizations ing great benefits too. lic-private partnerships is Mr. Greg that provide training and enhance our work- Nortel and the telecommunications indus- Farmer. As Florida’s Secretary of Com- force. try in general are in constant need of highly The Administration ought to take a good qualified technical employees. Capital Com- merce, Mr. Farmer pioneered public- look at Capital Commitment. It is a stellar mitment graduates students who are highly private partnerships at the state level, example of a high tech training program trained in these skills. We have hired over doing more with less tax dollars. that works. It is a shiny gem; a diamond in 100 Capital Commitment graduates who have Now in the private sector, with a rusty crown. And I hope some of those proven to be well trained, competent and re- Nortel, Mr. Farmer and his company grants will go to Capital Commitment so it liable employees. As a matter of fact, Cap- are helping provide high-tech equip- can continue the incredible success it has en- ital Commitment graduates have a 90+ per- joyed in the past. cent placement rate and an impressive 80+ ment to schools and technology train- One only need hear the Ricky Mozee story percent retention rate! This welfare-to-work ing to help move people from welfare to understand the cascading good this pro- program really works. to work. On January 13, 1998, Mr. gram has for individuals and for our commu- There is another aspect to this program Farmer testified before the Senate nity. Ricky Mozee is a walking, talking wel- which is missing from other traditional wel- Committee on Labor and Human Re- fare-to-work success story. Before finding fare-to-work programs. The Boykins teach sources. I commend his testimony to Capital Commitment in 1992, Ricky was a their students critical lifeskills and stress to drug and alcohol abuser, living on welfare in their students the importance of ‘‘paying my colleagues and all those interested back’’ their communities. Many of their in public-private partnerships as a the tough streets of Anacostia. In his own words, he had no future; his family had no graduates return to Capital Commitment to means of reducing welfare dependency future; he was afraid to dream. He was fight- help instruct students, or pay back their and advancing job training. I respect- ing his addictions and looking at an 84 per- communities by being role models for others. fully ask that his testimony be printed cent unemployment rate in his community. So the legacy of Capital Commitment lives in the RECORD: Then he found Capital Commitment. Today, on in their graduates and provides long term benefits to the community. he has a high paying job as a telecommuni- The testimony follows: I am committed to spreading the word STATEMENT OF GREG FARMER, VICE PRESI- cations supervisor at National Airport. He about Capital Commitment. I have person- DENT, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND INTER- owns a house in suburban Maryland. He sup- ally taken numerous Administration offi- NATIONAL TRADE, NORTEL ports a wife and three children. He is a post- cials through the program. I found that a er boy for what the future could be, if we get Mr. Chairman, Members of the Committee. tour of Capital Commitment makes believers it right. My name is Greg Farmer, and I am Vice out of all who go there. My goal is to find When LaVerne and Ernest Boykin estab- sources of federal, state and local funding to President for Government Affairs and Inter- lished Capital Commitment in 1991, their vi- national Trade for Nortel (Northern help this incredible program expand. I would sion to train inner city youth in tele- encourage each of you to take time from Telecom). It gives me pleasure to be with communications and life skills and to facili- you this morning to discuss some of the your very busy schedules to visit Capital tate job opportunities for them resonated Commitment, which is located a few short things Nortel is doing in the Washington, well with our corporate goals. Since that D.C. area to help prepare inner city youth miles from here. There is nothing any of us time, Nortel has been actively involved with can say to you today that will have the im- for a fruitful life beyond high school, wheth- Capital Commitment. We have observed a er it be college or acquiring a special skill. pact a personal visit will have. It will, I dramatic increase in employment opportuni- know, be time well spent. Bell Atlantic is a household word and all of ties for the unemployed, under-employed, at We at Nortel believe very strongly that you are certainly familiar with it. You risk youth and single parents from the Dis- Capital Commitment is an important and might not be as well acquainted with Nortel trict of Columbia. As a result, we have also solid example of how business can work (even though—and I hesitate to say this in observed a significant shift of money from within the community to provide increased case you had a telephone problem this morn- public assistance to taxable income. opportunity for movement from welfare-to- ing—the Senate does have our telephone In those early days, we worked with the work in highly paid, career oriented jobs in switch). Nortel is the leading global supplier Capital Commitment management team to a high growth industry. The need for skilled of fully digital network solutions and serv- identify factors critical for their success and technicians to enter this industry is growing ices. We design, build and integrate digital discovered their needs went far beyond finan- rapidly so it is incumbent upon us to acceler- networks that communicate voice, data, cial support. ate efforts to assure continued progress for image and video for customers in the infor- Nortel’s support of Capital Commitment this important program. Capital Commit- mation, communications, entertainment, since its inception includes: ment provides opportunities for our most education, government and commerce mar- Providing well over $1 million in funding, disadvantaged citizens to become productive, kets. Our customers are local and long dis- equipment and personnel resources (switch- well paid workers in this dynamic industry. tance telecommunications companies, busi- es, computers and state-of-the-art office Having said all of this, there is trouble in nesses, universities, governments, cable tele- equipment as well as technical expertise, paradise. Capital Commitment is a shiny vision companies, competitive local access training materials); gem but it sits in a rusty crown, badly in providers, Internet services providers and Providing management advice and coach- need of attention by our policy makers. other network operators around the world. ing; We at Nortel believe that corporate-com- We operate in 150 countries around the globe. Taking the lead in turning Capital Com- munity partnerships are the key to educat- We have more employees in the U.S. than mitment into an industry sponsored organi- ing and gainfully employing a greater num- anywhere else. Here, we are based in Nash- zation; ber of high skilled workers. However, there S66 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 is a third critically important partner need- dous public return. Over 500 former welfare manufacturers have expressed an interest in ed in these job training programs if they are recipients now are earning high wages, pay- working to provide repair training and in- to be successful: the government. ing taxes and contributing to the economic tern opportunities for D.C. students in the I worry that Capital Commitment might development of their communities. A proven schools and at their facilities. not be able to continue because it is lacking success record. Yet there has been precious Coordinating the establishment of a com- financial support of any kind by the govern- little government investment and appar- puter program within the D.C. public schools ment. ently no realization of the value this pro- which will establish student clubs with fac- It is the government’s role to encourage gram has in achieving a critical government ulty-adult supervision. programs which take people who are on wel- goal. These are just a few of the activities al- fare and turn them into gainfully employed, Before I conclude, let me briefly tell you ready undertaken by PIT. High on our list is responsible citizens who pay taxes and other- about some of our other efforts to be helpful to assist the D.C. Public Schools in compil- wise contribute to their community. This is in D.C. ing an accurate inventory of all computer/ what Capital Commitment does so well. And Nortel recognizes that computer-based phone equipment and systems. This will in- the corporate community by all accounts learning is crucial in preparing our students clude an inventory of each school’s human has been extremely generous with financial for the 21st Century. So, 18 months ago, we and corporate resources. This is a critical and other resources to help them achieve began a program to assist the D.C. school step in providing the necessary information this goal. The corporate community benefits system. We began by providing computers to for intelligent and effective planning. We plan to be more active as we develop from the program; we strongly support the Burrville Elementary and Hine Junior High and believe we can become a highly effective program. And while the Government also has School. Nortel also provided the expertise link for the D.C. public schools. We want to and training necessary to ensure the com- much to gain from these efforts, there has ensure that D.C. has the computer equip- been little effort by the government to en- puters were operable and the teachers knew ment they need and the teachers have the re- courage this activity. how to instruct the children. Access to the sources they need to ensure proper operation Capital Commitment is a victim of its own Internet was an essential ingredient. The of the equipment, access to the super high- success. Ernest and LaVerne Boykin tri- computers were most successful at Burrville way and training so D.C. students are as- umphed in setting up a high quality welfare- and Hine, well run schools with excellent sured of having a good, solid education which to-work program that actually works. It teachers and children eager to learn. How- will prepare them for a good future. takes people off of welfare and helps them ever, we soon learned that much more need- We have coupled our efforts with Capital get jobs in a growing industry. ed to be done. Commitment and PIT. Capital Commitment Capital Commitment is a public-private To respond to this need, we assembled a co- has arranged office space for PIT in its facil- partnership without the public. The govern- alition of federal and city government offi- ity, and we have provided computers for both ment has simply not done its part in encour- cials and private corporations aimed at pro- organizations to enhance their effectiveness. aging this most successful program. viding inner city D.C. schools with comput- Again, thank you for allowing me to In my previous two stints at public service, ers, software and Internet access. We met to present to you this morning to discuss these I learned first-hand the benefits of convert- discuss how, working together, we could pro- two important programs, both of which ing traditional governmental functions into vide on an ongoing basis, computers, access could be easily transported to other parts of public-private partnership. to the Internet, software and technical sup- the country where there is also critical need. As Florida’s Commerce Secretary I con- port to inner city schools. It soon became ap- We encourage other corporations to join us verted several functions within the depart- parent, however, that there was no account- in ensuring that organizations like Capital ment to public-private partnerships, includ- ing system for tracking what the D.C. Commitment and PIT are securely funded. ing film and motion picture promotion, schools presently have or what they need. So And we would also encourage our policy sports promotion and tourism promotion. Fi- we had to start from scratch. Before we makers to take a careful look at programs nally the economic development function could be truly helpful, we first needed to get like these for government funding. These are was converted to a public-private partner- a handle on what the D.C. school system al- programs where a little bit of funding can go ship (Enterprise Florida), completely elimi- ready had, what was working and what was a very long way in enhancing economic de- nating the Department of Commerce, which not and exactly what was needed. A more velopment to the betterment of all citizens. might appeal to some of you. structured organization was required. We need to provide the shiny gem that is As U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for This led to the creation of Partners in Capital Commitment with a gleaming crown Travel and Tourism, I convened the first- Technology (PIT), a non-profit foundation so it can beacon far and wide to others who ever White House Conference on Tourism established to foster technology-based pub- can copy this program and get into the busi- charged with planning strategy for the in- lic-private partnerships in the D.C. school ness of turning lives around. I would be happy to answer any questions.∑ dustry for the next five years. The number system. I am pleased to serve as Chairman of one recommendation was that the agency be the Board of PIT. f converted to a public-private partnership. The goal of PIT is to improve the quality BRUCE AND KATHY CONTWAY The reason is that a public-private part- of education in our local educational institu- nership leverages maximum resources in the tions by increasing the level and maximizing ∑ Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise most positive way possible. It achieves the the impact of community investments made today to commend two Montana artists public purpose the government wants to by the private sector. We learned from expe- for their dedication and talent. achieve; it brings the discipline of business rience that to be most effective takes more In the West, we are accustomed to to the operation; it provides accountability; than just donating equipment. western art whether in the form of a it is cost effective by nature because busi- PIT is funded by corporate charter mem- Charlie Russell painting or a Frederick ness simply will not be a part of something bers and is seeking matching funding for pro- Remington bronze. But today I would which is not effective. History shows public- grams and operations from private, public like to recognize the future of Western private partnerships are almost always more and federal sources. effective in terms of achievement and cost Although in its infancy, PIT—in partner- bronze sculpture art defining our na- than government working alone. ship with the District Branch of Tech tion’s roots and the hardy souls who As an aside, you may all be aware that Corps—has already initiated: lived off the land and gave us the rich there is an effort underway in D.C. to revive Researching and developing plans for an history that will always be a part of a plan endorsed by the White House to create ‘‘acceptable’’ standard work station/com- our nation’s beginning. a National Capital Revitalization Corpora- puter that will meet the overall education Bruce and Kathy Contway of White- tion, a separate legal entity that would over- needs of the student. This includes working hall, Montana, have helped to preserve see development activities in struggling closely with the D.C. Public Schools in pro- that history as well as to find their commercial areas across the city. The cor- viding assistance and consultation on strate- own place in history as American art- poration, a public-private partnership, would gic planning and inventory management. For be charged with drafting a strategic eco- instance, PIT is in discussions with DC Tech ists. These two artists are becoming nomic development plan for the city and Corps in looking at ways to develop effective well-known internationally for their would have the power to acquire property, technology training programs for the fac- abilities and their works celebrating a issue bonds and conduct other activities ulty. PIT understands it cannot be effective colorful Native American and Old West which would ensure economic growth hap- unless we have trained educators that can past. Their art has helped to make ac- pens. and want to teach students how to use the cessible to all of us the distinctive cul- I endorse this plan because I believe there tools of technology in order to enhance their ture and customs of this nation’s first is no where else in this country that needs a education. inhabitants. public-private effort to revitalize the econ- Establishing a pilot project which is being The Contways, have certainly earned omy more than the District of Columbia. tested to allow schools to turn over obsolete Capital Commitment would fit well into computer equipment for a credit by a com- the honors they have received. Their this new economic plan. But what we have puter remanufacturer. This credit may be dedication and hard work were re- with Capitol Commitment now is a public- used to purchase state-of-the-art equipment cently rewarded when they each re- private partnership in which the public has and comprehensive computer training for ceived the admiration of their peers not been present. The results have a tremen- teachers. In addition, local non-profit re- and fans alike. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S67 1997 was a year of recognition for the of several exchange programs spon- The team was formed in 1994. They Contways. Bruce was named the Indian sored by public and private institutions practice each Monday in Gallatin and Arts and Crafts Association (IACA) in the United States and Germany to in the winter they keep up their stam- Artist of the Year and was also award- foster better understanding of the poli- ina by using the Gallatin Sports Com- ed the steer wrestling and bareback tics and policies of both countries. The plex for their weekly softball practices. riding bronze commissions during the ongoing situation in Bosnia, the future That same year they participated in 1997 Calgary Stampede Trophy Bronze expansion of NATO and the proposed the State tournament and won. Since Competition. Kathy was awarded the expansion of the European Union, as then they are proud to be a force to envy of all artists participating in the well as plans for a single currency will reckon with on the Senior’s Softball Stampede competition—the Chuck- make this year’s exchange particularly circuit. wagon Race Outriders bronze. Mr. relevant. This past spring the team traveled to President, bronze artists everywhere The U.S. delegation should consist of Tucson, Arizona to participate in the understand the significance of these experienced and accomplished Hill staff International Senior Olympic Games. honors. members who can contribute to the The competition drew more than 12,000 The work of Bruce and Kathy indi- success of the exchange on both sides seniors over sixty-years-old from all cates a strong pride in their Native of the Atlantic. The Bundestag sends over the world who competed in a vari- American heritage. Their remarkable senior staff professionals to the United ety of athletic events. The Gallatin talent combined with modest self-rec- States. American Legion Post 17 Softball ognition is an inspiration to young art- Applicants should have a demon- team, with 13 players and two coaches, ists across our country. And their de- strable interest in events in Europe. faced competition from nine teams sire to pass on their legacy and pride is Applicants need not be working in the across the United States and Canada. a tribute to all Montanans. field of foreign affairs, although such a These ladies played hard and their Among their peers, Bruce and Kathy background can be helpful. The com- dedication and determination paid off are considered world-class artists. posite U.S. delegation should exhibit a when they came home with the gold Among their neighbors, Bruce and range of expertise in issues of mutual medal. They won each of the six games Kathy are considered friends. The concern in Germany and the United in which they played and outscored Contways are very involved in the local States such as, but not limited to, their Olympic competitors 122–10. community. Accomplished high school trade, security, the environment, im- Since winning the International and college rodeo stars, they enjoy migration, economic development, Olympics gold medal these women have working with local students in the high health care, and other social policy not rested on their laurels. They’re school’s rodeo club. issues. back on the field practicing and play- Last December, the front page head- In addition, U.S. participants are ex- ing the game. Because of the increase line of the Whitehall Ledger read, pected to help plan and implement the in interest in women’s softball for sen- ‘Contway art ‘‘Stampedes’’ to great program for the Bundestag staff mem- iors, leagues have cropped up across year’. The article was a fitting tribute bers when they visit the United States. the country, and they gather for yearly to two of Montana’s best. Artists with Participants are expected to assist in tournaments. The ladies of Gallatin this kind of talent are difficult to find, planning topical meetings in Washing- American Legion Post 17 maintain and you can bet that a Contway bronze ton, and are encouraged to host one or their busy schedule with practices and will be a treasured work of art on any two Bundestag staffers in their Mem- games to defend their international lucky owner’s mantel.∑ ber’s district over the July Fourth title. f break, or to arrange for such a visit to This newly developed enthusiasm for another Member’s district. senior athletic groups is truly inspir- THE CONGRESS-BUNDESTAG Participants will be selected by a ing. These women serve as role models EXCHANGE committee composed of U.S. Informa- for younger generations and encourage ∑ Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, tion Agency personnel and past partici- participation from other seniors. They since 1983, the United States Congress pants of the exchange. are living examples of the happiness and the German Parliament have con- Senators and Representatives who that seniors can find in exercising and ducted an annual exchange program for would like a member of their staff to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I want senior staff members from both coun- apply for participation in this year’s to congratulate the Gallatin American tries. The program gives professional program should direct them to submit Legion Post 17 Softball team not only staff the opportunity to observe and a resume and cover letter in which for winning the gold medal at the learn about each other’s political insti- they state why they believe they are International Senior Citizen’s Olym- tutions and convey Members’ views on qualified and some assurances of their pics but for also winning in the game of issues of mutual concern. The program ability to participate during the time life. These ladies are active and is now in its 15th year and has strong stated. Applications may be sent to healthy, taking advantage of their support and participation from federal Kathie Scarrah, in my office at 706 older years rather than letting old age agencies as well as corresponding sup- Hart Senate Building, by Thursday, take care of them. I wish them the best port from the German government. February 12.∑ of luck in the future.∑ A staff delegation from the United f f States Congress will be chosen to visit Germany March 22 to April 4 of this TRIBUTE TO THE GALLATIN TRIBUTE AND THANKS TO AL ALM year. During the two week exchange, AMERICAN LEGION POST 17 ∑ Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, in just the delegation will attend meetings SOFTBALL TEAM a few days, the Department of Energy with Bundestag Members, Bundestag ∑ Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, as a phy- will lose one of its best, most able and party staff members, and representa- sician I have long advocated maintain- selfless public servants. Al Alm, Assist- tives of numerous political, business, ing a healthy lifestyle. I’m always ant Secretary for the Department of academic, and media agencies. Cultural amazed when individuals prove that ex- Energy’s Environmental Management activities and a weekend visit in a Bun- ercise and eating right are simple re- program, is leaving federal service on destag Member’s district will complete quirements for remaining healthy and January 31. the schedule. staying young at heart. The Gallatin Al epitomizes the best in public serv- A comparable delegation of German American Legion Post 17 Softball team ice. Integrity and responsibility are his staff members will visit the United is just such a group that is having fun hallmarks. He has left those marks States for three weeks this summer. staying healthy and exercising regu- throughout the government, in aca- They will attend similar meetings here larly. demia, and in private industry. Al’s in Washington and visit the districts of This is no ordinary softball team, government service has included posi- Congressional Members. these ladies are sixty-years of age and tions in the Atomic Energy Commis- The Congress-Bundestag Exchange is older. This special team is comprised of sion, the Bureau of the Budget, the highly regarded in Germany, and is one women from all over middle Tennessee. Council on Environmental Quality, the S68 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 Environmental Protection Agency, and athletes and parents at Francis Howell sion, I ask unanimous consent that at two stints in the Department of En- High School are fortunate to have such 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, ergy. He has been a tireless advocate an inspirational role model and educa- the Senate proceed to executive session for the programs in which he has been tor. to consider en bloc the following nomi- involved, most notably for me, cleanup I congratulate Coach Miller for his nations on the executive calendar: No. of our nation’s most polluted former hard work and success. Additionally, I 454, Ann Aiken; No. 486, Barry Silver- defense nuclear production sites. commend his undying energy through- man; No. 488, Richard Story. I personally found Al to be the most out his many years of coaching and I further ask unanimous consent that accessible and helpful assistant sec- wish him continued success at Francis there be a total of 2 hours for debate, retary in the administration. He Howell High School.∑ equally divided between the chairman worked closely with me, other mem- f and ranking member. bers of the Washington congressional I further ask consent that at 2:15 on delegation, our staffs, and our con- TRIBUTE TO WATO RADIO Wednesday the Senate proceed to 3 stituents to ensure Hanford’s most im- ∑ Mr. FRIST. Mr. President. I would consecutive votes on the confirmation portant programs received adequate like to congratulate WATO radio in of the nominations. I finally ask con- funding and support. Al’s steadfast sup- Oak Ridge, Tennessee for 50 years of sent that following the votes, the port for Hanford, in the face of so many radio broadcasting excellence. WATO President be immediately notified of competing needs, has been outstanding. got its start in 1948 when it was com- the Senate’s action and the Senate Whether it is safety, funding, expedit- missioned by the Department of En- then return to legislative session. ing work, or employee concerns, he has ergy (DOE), which in those days was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without been out in front. I will sorely miss Al. known as the Atomic Energy Commis- objection, it is so ordered. Al has accomplished a lot in the 20 sion. f months in which he has served as the WATO was the first radio station es- MEASURE READ THE FIRST leader of Environmental Management. tablished on a military reservation. It TIME—S. 1575 He has led the charge in revitalizing was created as a service to the growing management and focusing energy on community that resulted with the es- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, on be- getting sites—and programs—closed, or tablishment of the DOE Oak Ridge Res- half of Senator LOTT, I understand that well on their way to closure, by 2006. ervation in the early 1940’s. Over the S. 1575, which was introduced earlier The billions of dollars and decades of years, WATO has kept Oak Ridgers in today by Senator COVERDELL, is at the time saved are extraordinary in them- touch with the DOE and other govern- desk. I now ask for its first reading. selves, but the public health and envi- ment related entities. The station has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ronmental protection are the real, tan- also made the community an impor- clerk will read the bill for the first gible results of his efforts. He has tant part of their programing, through time. helped us develop a goal and start mov- its coverage of local events. Whether it The legislative clerk read as follows: ing toward that goal. be educational activities, athletic A bill (S. 1575) to rename the Washington Mr. President, I want to say a big events or providing the community National Airport located in the District of thank you to Al Alm on behalf of my- with important service announce- Columbia and Virginia as the ‘‘Ronald self and my Senate colleagues. We will ments, WATO is very much involved in Reagan Washington National Airport.’’ miss him and his leadership of a very the Oak Ridge community. Mr. SPECTER. On behalf of Senator difficult, complex and controversial Mr. President. WATO has become a LOTT, I now ask for a second reading program. We wish him all the best in familiar voice to area residents. Their and object to my own request on behalf whatever endeavors he undertakes and support of the Oak Ridge community of the other side of the aisle. hope he leaves knowing how much we and their close relationship with DOE, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill have appreciated his enthusiasm and the areas most prominent employer, will be read on the next legislative day. hard work.∑ have made WATO a vital part of the f f community. I commend the time and RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING commitment that WATO has invested RECOGNITION OF STEVEN MILLER ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DENVER over the past 50 years in their program- ∑ Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise BRONCOS AND THEIR QUARTER- ing and their relationship with the peo- today to recognize Steven Miller whose BACK JOHN ELWAY ple of Oak Ridge. I wish them another dedication to Missouri athletics has 50 years of success. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, on be- earned him a place in the Missouri ∑ f half of Senator LOTT, I ask unanimous State Track and Cross Country Coach- consent that the Senate immediately es Hall of Fame. For more than 20 1997 YEAR END REPORT proceed en bloc to the consideration of years Coach Miller has strived to make Senate resolution 166 and Senate reso- his Francis Howell High School team The mailing and filing date of the 1997 Year End Report required by the lution 167, which were submitted ear- in St. Charles, Missouri one of the best. lier today by Senators CAMPBELL and Under Coach Miller’s guidance, The Federal Election Campaign Act, as amended, is Saturday, January 31, 1998. ALLARD. Francis Howell track team has won 22 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The out of 39 Conference titles and the Principal campaign committees sup- porting Senate candidates file their re- clerk will report the resolutions, en Cross Country team has won 10 out of bloc. 18. Even more impressive are the indi- ports with the Senate Office of Public Records, 232 Hart Building, Washing- A resolution (S. Res. 166) recognizing the vidual accomplishments by his former outstanding achievements of the Denver athletes. Coach Miller has coached one ton, D.C. 20510–7116. The Public Records office will be Broncos in winning Super Bowl XXXII. pole vaulter who proceeded to the 1996 A resolution (S. Res. 167) recognizing the Summer Olympics, a woman distance open from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on the outstanding achievement of the Denver runner who became a two-time NCAA filing date to accept these filings. For Broncos’ quarterback, John Elway, in the Division I All-American, more than 50 further information, please contact the victory of the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl athletes who have become coaches, 14 Public Records office on (202) 224–0322. XXXII. state champions and a girl’s cross f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there country team who won the state cham- objection to the immediate consider- pionship in 1987. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- ation of the resolutions? High school athletics is an area that MENT—NOMINATIONS OF ANN There being no objection, the Senate I believe helps to teach very important AIKEN, BARRY SILVERMAN AND proceeded to consider the resolutions. values to young people and it is always RICHARD STORY Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask encouraging to learn of a coach with Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, on be- unanimous consent that the resolu- the drive and commitment to excel- half of our distinguished majority lead- tions be agreed to, the preambles lence shown by coach Miller. Coaches, er, Senator LOTT, as in executive ses- agreed to, the motions to reconsider be January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S69 laid upon the table, and that any state- ation of Senate resolution No. 169, sub- I urge the speedy passage of S. Res. ments related to these resolutions ap- mitted earlier today by Senator HATCH 169. pear at this point in the RECORD. and others. Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, there are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The acts of courage and personal sacrifice objection, it is so ordered. clerk will report. that are so great that they should The resolutions (S. Res. 166 and S. A resolution (S. Res 169) to designate Feb- never be forgotten. There are acts Res. 167) were agreed to. ruary 3, 1998, as ‘‘Four Chaplains Day’’. which decades—even centuries—later The preambles were agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there still reverberate, and touch our soul as The resolutions, with their pre- objection to the immediate consider- a nation. Surely, the heroic deeds of ambles, are as follows: ation of the resolution? the ‘‘Immortal Four Chaplains’’ count S. RES. 166 There being no objection, the Senate among such acts. proceeded to consider the resolution. These four Chaplains sacrificed their Whereas on August 14, 1959, a passion was Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, S. Res. lives to save the lives of others when born in the heart of the Rocky Mountain Re- 169, commemorates the ‘‘Immortal the Dorchester, a transport ship, was gion that brought such memories as ‘‘Orange Four Chaplains’’ whose brave sacrifice torpedoed by a German U-boat off the Crush,’’ ‘‘The Drive,’’ ‘‘The Fumble,’’ ‘‘The is an inspiring story of personal honor coast of Greenland on February 3, 1943. Three Amigos,’’ and 4 previous Super Bowl and patriotism. Their heroism of 55 During the 18 minutes that the Dor- appearances; Whereas the fans of the Denver Broncos years ago stands today as an eloquent chester was sinking, the four Army are recognized throughout the National and enduring example of service, fel- Chaplains—a Jewish rabbi, a Catholic Football League (referred to in this resolu- lowship, and love. priest, and two Protestant ministers— tion as the ‘‘NFL’’) for their unconditional On February 3, 1943, a German U-boat worked to comfort the frightened men allegiance to the team, contributing to 229 torpedoed the American transport ship and direct them to safety. They dis- consecutive sold-out stadium home games; Dorchester, sinking it off the coast of tributed life jackets, and when there Whereas the Denver Broncos’ organization Greenland. Among the nearly 1,000 were no more in the storage locker, the assembled a championship caliber coaching American soldiers aboard the Dor- Chaplains removed their own life jack- staff who created a championship caliber chester were four chaplains whose self- team; ets and gave them to waiting soldiers. Whereas the Denver Broncos played in 4 less acts of courage have left a distin- Rabbi Alexander Goode did not ask previous Super Bowls without winning, rep- guished legacy, a legacy that we hope whether the soldier that he was giving resented the American Football Conference to honor and remember in this resolu- his life jacket to was Jewish; Father in Super Bowl XXXII which had not won a tion. John Washington did not ask whether Super Bowl in 13 years, and was considered Survivors’ accounts describing the he was Catholic; Reverend George Fox the underdog in the game; and short 18 minutes that the ship was did not ask whether he was Methodist; Whereas after almost 40 years, the Denver sinking report that Lieutenant George and Reverend Clark Poling did not ask Broncos became champions of the NFL with L. Fox, a Methodist minister; Lieuten- whether he was Dutch Reformed. The a victory in Super Bowl XXXII over the de- fending national champions and perennial ant Alexander D. Goode, a Jewish Chaplains simply took off their own contenders, the Packers from Green Bay, rabbi; Lieutenant John P. Washington, life jackets and gave them to the next Wisconsin: Now, therefore, be it a Catholic priest; and Lieutenant Clark in line. Resolved, That the Senate— V. Poling, a Dutch Reformed minister The Chaplains were last seen on the (1) recognizes the outstanding achievement worked to alert the soldiers to the dan- hull, with their arms linked together of the Denver Broncos in winning Super ger and direct them to safety. They in prayer, consoling the men who re- Bowl XXXII on January 25, 1998; and distributed life jackets until no more mained on the ship with a final service. (2) congratulates the players, staff, and were available. Then, these four Army The way that they died is so poignant fans of the Denver Broncos for a terrific foot- ball season and a thrilling victory in Super chaplains removed their own life jack- because it reflects the way that they Bowl XXXII. ets and gave them to four soldiers. lived—full of devotion to God and serv- One soldier witnessed a chaplain giv- ing the needs of their fellow men. As S. RES. 167 ing his gloves to a panicked GI shiver- one survivor noted, the Chaplains Whereas since becoming quarterback for ing in the Arctic air to prevent the ‘‘were always together . . . they car- the Denver Broncos in 1983, John Elway has young man from returning to his cabin ried their Faith together.’’ been involved in some of the most striking for his own. The chaplains helped 230 Of the 902 servicemen, merchant sea- comeback victories in the history of the Na- men to safety and then chose to remain men and civilian workers aboard the tional Football League (referred to in this to calm and comfort the nearly 700 who Dorchester, only 230 survived. Many of resolution as the ‘‘NFL’’); went down with the ship. True to their them owed their lives to the actions of Whereas John Elway has been a Pro Bowl the four Chaplains. Their heroic ac- quarterback, was named NFL Most Valuable faiths and to their fellowmen until the Player in 1987 and the American Football end, they were last seen, arms linked tions served as an inspiration to the Conference’s Most Valuable Player in 1993, in prayer, on the hull of the ship. survivors of the Dorchester; they should holds numerous NFL passing records, and is A postage stamp in 1948 entitled be an inspiration to us now. the all-time winningest quarterback in the ‘‘Interfaith in Action″ commemorated The courage of these four Chaplains, history of the NFL; their bravery. Congress passed a con- and their service to our country did Whereas John Elway’s leadership, dedica- current resolution in 1957 to honor not go unrecognized. Each was post- tion, and perseverance symbolizes excellence these chaplains and those who died humously awarded the Distinguished in these qualities for the entire Nation and with them. Presidents Truman and Ei- Service Cross for services beyond the represents these qualities for America to the world; and senhower also issued proclamations call of duty; memorials to their sac- Whereas John Elway, an exceptional ath- calling for national participation in rifice have been placed around the lete, has sustained a high level of personal memorial services throughout the country, including in the Pentagon and competitiveness and has finally led his team country. The American Legion holds the National Cathedral; a postage to the honor of a Super Bowl championship: an annual commemorative service on stamp entitled ‘‘Interfaith in Action’’ Now, therefore, be it the first Sunday of February. was issued in their memory; and in Resolved, That the Senate— This coming Sunday, February 3, 1998 1957, Congress declared the anniversary (1) recognizes the outstanding achievement marks the 55th anniversary of an epi- of the sinking of the Dorchester to be a of the Denver Broncos’ quarterback, John Elway; and sode in our history that is tragic yet day for the commemoration of the (2) congratulates John Elway as the win- uplifting. Let us remember these acts deaths and the heroic acts of the four ning quarterback of Super Bowl XXXII. of bravery which were not bound or Chaplains. f limited by creed or rank. Their time- Tragically, however, the memory of less sacrifice reminds us that we should their selfless acts has faded. Aside from FOUR CHAPLAINS DAY not be divided by our differences, but the American Legion, which has annu- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask that we should face the travails of our ally observed the anniversary of their unanimous consent that the Senate nation together, with faith and deaths, few continue to recognize this proceed to the immediate consider- strength. somber occasion. S70 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 1998 I am proud to say, however, that by the United States in 1948 with the title PROGRAM some very special individuals in Min- ‘‘Interfaith in Action’’; Whereas Congress passed House Concurrent Mr. SPECTER. As agreed to pre- nesota are working to ensure that the viously, tomorrow morning the Senate legacy of the Four Chaplains lives on Resolution 90 in 1957 to honor these 4 chap- lains and the men who died with them, and will debate, in executive session, the through The Four Chaplains Founda- President Truman and President Eisenhower nominations of 3 judges. Also by con- tion, including: David Fox of Hopkins; issued similar proclamations calling for na- sent, there will be 3 consecutive votes Barbara Koch of Long Lake; Ardis tional recognition and participation in me- on the confirmation of those nomina- Wexler of Edina; Kevin Applequist of morial services throughout the land that tions following the weekly policy St. Anthony; Phil Brain of Edina; Am- have been observed annually by the Amer- luncheons beginning 2:15 Wednesday bassador Robert Flaten of Northfield; ican Legion on the first Sunday in February; Whereas Congress undertook to create a afternoon. Following those votes, the Shiro Katagiri of Minneapolis; Rep- Senate will be in a period for the trans- resentative Jim Rhodes of St. Louis special medal for valor given to the memory of the 4 chaplains in 1960 and never to be re- action of morning business. Park; Helen Fulford of Bloomington; peated; and f John Swon of Edina; Bettine Clemen of Whereas memorials to the chaplains’ he- Minnetonka; and Vice President Walter roic sacrifice abound in many places RECESS Mondale of Minneapolis. These Min- throughout the country including the Heroes Mr. SPECTER. If there is no further nesotans, joined by equally dedicated Window in the National Cathedral in Wash- ington, D.C.: Now, therefore, be it business to come before the Senate, I people around this nation, and the now ask that the Senate stand in re- world, have established the Four Chap- Resolved, That the Senate— (1) requests the President of the United cess under the previous order. lains Humanity Prize to ensure that States to issue a proclamation designating There being no objection, the Senate, the spirit of these Chaplains is cele- February 3, 1998, as ‘‘Four Chaplains Day’’; at 4:22 p.m., recessed until 8:30 p.m.; brated through a living memorial. This and whereupon, the Senate reassembled prize will be awarded to those who have (2) invites the people of the United States, when called to order by the Presiding been willing to put their lives in dan- of all religions and creeds and in all commu- Officer (Mr. ALLARD). ger to grant assistance to persons of a nities, to observe this date with appropriate ceremonies, celebrations, and commemora- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- different creed or color. jority leader. Mr. President, it is fitting that on tions. the 55th anniversary of the sinking of f f the Dorchester, and the 50th anniver- ORDER FOR RECESS AND PROVIDING FOR AN sary of the issuance of the commemo- ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT OF BOTH HOUSES rative stamp, Congress once again hon- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, on be- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- ors the memory of these four Chaplains half of the leader, I ask unanimous imous consent the Senate proceed to by designating February 3, 1998 as consent that when the Senate com- the adjournment resolution, H. Con. ‘‘Four Chaplains Day.’’ We have a duty pletes its business today, it stand in re- Res. 201, the resolution be agreed to, to make sure that a grateful nation cess until the hour of 8:30 p.m. this and the motion to reconsider be laid never forgets their sacrifice, and con- evening for the joint session of Con- upon the table. tinues to celebrate the ideals for which gress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without they stood. Mr. President, I further ask unani- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask objection, it is so ordered. mous consent that immediately follow- unanimous consent that the resolution The concurrent resolution (H. Con. ing the conclusion of the joint session, be agreed to, the preamble agreed, the Res. 201) was agreed to. the Senate automatically stand in ad- motion to reconsider be laid upon the f journment until 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, table, and that any statements relating January 28. JOINT SESSION OF THE TWO to the resolution appear at this point The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without HOUSES—MESSAGE OF THE in the RECORD. objection, it is so ordered. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without STATES objection, it is so ordered. f The resolution (S. Res. 169) was ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I under- agreed to. JANUARY 28, 1998 stand the Senate will proceed as a body The preamble was agreed to. to the Hall of the House of Representa- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I fur- The resolution, with its preamble, is tives to hear the State of the Union ad- ther ask unanimous consent that on as follows: dress. I believe we will be leaving in Wednesday, January 28, immediately S. RES. 169 about 4 or 5 minutes, so I will yield the following the prayer, the routine re- floor so we can assemble and go to the Whereas February 3, 1998, is the 55th anni- quests through the morning hour be versary of the sinking of the United States other body. I yield the floor. granted and the Senate proceed to ex- Army transport Dorchester, an event that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ecutive session under the previous resulted in the loss of nearly 700 lives in 1943 ate will proceed to the Hall of the order. and for which witnesses have recounted in House of Representatives. the Congressional Record the heroism of 4 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without chaplains of different faiths, Lieutenant objection, it is so ordered. Thereupon, at 8:47 p.m., the Senate, George L. Fox, Methodist; Lieutenant Alex- Mr. SPECTER. I also ask unanimous preceded by the Secretary of the Sen- ander D. Goode, Jewish; Lieutenant John P. consent that the Senate stand in recess ate, Gary Sisco, the Vice President, Washington, Catholic; and Lieutenant Clark from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Wednes- and the President pro tempore (Mr. V. Poling, Dutch Reformed; day for the weekly policy luncheons to THURMOND), proceeded to the Hall of Whereas witnesses have verified that dur- meet. the House of Representatives to hear ing the approximate 18 minutes the ship was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the address by the President of the sinking after being torpedoed off the coast of United States. Greenland, the 4 chaplains went from soldier objection, it is so ordered. to soldier calming fears and handing out life Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, on be- (The address by the President of the jackets and guiding men to safety and when half of Senator LOTT, I ask unanimous United States, this day delivered by there were no more life jackets, they re- consent that following the votes at 2:15 him to the joint session of the two moved their own life jackets and gave them p.m., there be a period for the trans- Houses of Congress, appears in the pro- to others to save their lives and were last action of morning business with Sen- ceedings of the House of Representa- seen arm-in-arm in prayer on the hull of the ator COVERDELL, or his designee, being tives in today’s RECORD.) ship; recognized for the first 90 minutes and f Whereas many of the 230 men who survived Senator DASCHLE, or his designee, owed their lives to these 4 chaplains, and ADJOURNMENT witnesses among them recounted the unique being recognized for the next 90 min- ecumenical spirit and love for their fellow utes. At the conclusion of the joint session man these 4 demonstrated that were later il- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of the two Houses, and in accordance lustrated in a popular postage stamp issued objection, it is so ordered. with the order previously entered, at January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S71 10:31 p.m., the Senate adjourned until MARSHA L. BERZON, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED JAMES W. KLEIN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT, VICE BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT tomorrow, January 28, 1998, at 10:30 JOHN T. NOONAN, JR., RETIRED. OF COLUMBIA, VICE STANLEY S. HARRIS, RETIRED. a.m. KIM MCLEAN WARDLAW, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE STEPHAN P. MICKLE, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIR- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT f CUIT, VICE J. CLIFORD WALLACE, RETIRED. OF FLORIDA VICE MAURICE M. PAUL, RETIRED. JUDITH M. BARZILAY, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE A JUDGE JOHNNIE B. RAWLINSON, OF NEVADA, TO BE UNITED NOMINATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF INTERNATIONAL STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA Executive nominations received by TRADE, VICE DOMINICK L. DICARLO, RETIRED. VICE LLOYD D. GEORGE, RETIRED. DELISSA A. RIDGWAY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, RICHARD W. ROBERTS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, the Senate January 27, 1998: TO BE A JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DIS- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS INTERNATIONAL TRADE, VICE NICHOLAS TSOUCALAS, TRICT OF COLUMBIA VICE CHARLES R. RICHEY, RETIRED. RETIRED. GREGORY MONETA SLEET, OF DELAWARE, TO BE TOGO DENNIS WEST, JR., OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- WILLIAM P. DIMITROULEAS, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF BIA, TO BE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VICE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DELAWARE, VICE JOSEPH J. LONGOBARDI, RETIRED. JESSE BROWN, RESIGNED. DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, VICE NORMAN C. ROETTGER, RE- EMILIO W. CIVIDANES, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE JUDICIARY TIRED. TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- ROBERT G. JAMES, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE UNITED LUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN JOHN D. KELLY, OF NORTH DAKOTA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT YEARS, VICE JOHN MAXWELL FERREN. STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT, VICE OF LOUISIANA, VICE JOHN M. SHAW, RETIRED. FRANK J. MAGILL, RETIRED. January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

IN HONOR OF ASTRONAUT JOE care and private insurance plans pay an HMO cited as the chief avoidable cause of death in FRANK EDWARDS, JR. hundreds of dollars a month to ``maintenance'' the United States, responsible for more than an enrollee's health. But how can the HMO 420,000 deaths annually, Despite this, physi- HON. BOB RILEY provide maintenance or preventative care cians and other practitioners fail to assess and OF ALABAMA (such as immunizations, mammograms, etc.), counsel smokers consistently and effectively.'' unless it sees the enrollee and establishes a Again, an HMO would be the ideal setting to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health benchmark on the person? help a person stop smoking, but they can't do Tuesday, January 27, 1998 My legislation is designed to ensure that it if they don't see the patientÐand that's why Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- HMOs really do maintain people's health. By we need H.R. 337. gratulate the extraordinary accomplishments of scheduling an appointment and the collection As we start to pay HMOs thousands of dol- one of Alabama's finest, Astronaut Joe Frank of basic health data, the HMO can truly begin lars a year for maintaining health, let's make Edwards, Jr., of Lineville, Alabama, who is pi- to provide managed care health. It can deter- sure that they at least see the individual and loting the space shuttle Endeavor, which took mine whether the person is a smoker, over- do something to earn these payments. If the off on January 22, 1998. weight has high cholesterol, is diabetic, is fac- premise of managed care is correct, then H.R. Graduating from Clay County's Lineville ing glaucoma, etc. Once these benchmarks 337's early profiling and subsequent counsel- High School in 1976, Joe went on to receive have been established, the HMO can begin ing will save the HMOs money in the long run a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from the counseling or the other services needed to by avoiding future expensive acute care serv- the U.S. Naval Academy in 1980 and an M.S. ``maintain'' or improve healthÐthus fulfilling ices. in Aviation Systems from the University of the promise of managed care. f The November 5, 1997 issue of the Journal Tennessee in 1994. As a Naval Aviator, Joe IN RECOGNITION OF THE ORANGE of American Medical Association (JAMA) con- has been honored with many medals, includ- COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE CUL- tains an article, ``The Relationship Between ing the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, INARY ARTS Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Patient Income and Physical discussion of Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Health Behaviors,'' which states, ``Although Medal. Joe has also received the Daedalian unhealthy behaviors were common among all HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ Superior Airmanship Award in 1992, the Fight- income groups, physician discussion of health OF CALIFORNIA er Squadron 143 Fighter Pilot of the Year in risk behaviors fell far short of the universal risk IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1984 and 1985, the Fighter Squadron 142 assessment and discussion recommended by Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Fighter Pilot of the Year in 1990, 1991, and the US Preventive Services Task Force. We Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to 1992, and the Carrier Airwing Seven Pilot of conclude that the prevalence of physician dis- take this opportunity to recognize a remark- the Year in 1985, 1990, and 1991. cussion of health risk behaviors needs to be able culinary school that was recently estab- In December 1994, Joe was selected as an improved.'' lished in Orange County, CA, the Orange astronaut candidate by NASA. After complet- If physicians would do more to counsel their County School of Culinary Arts. ing a year of training and evaluation, he has patients especially the lower income, these in- The school is sponsored by the Regional qualified for assignment as a shuttle pilot. dividuals could receive adequate and inform- Occupation Program (ROP) of North Orange During the STS±89 mission, Joe will be re- ative health care advice. As the JAMA article County. ROP is responsible for rehabilitating sponsible for undocking from the eighth shuttle said, ``Physicians also need to be more vigi- and re-training underprivileged and unem- rendezvous with Russia's Mir Space Station lant in properly identifying and counseling low- ployed citizens and high school students to and piloting the flight around the space sta- income patients at risk. Increasing the preva- compete and succeed in a competitive work tion. The nine day shuttle mission objectives lence of physician discussion of health risk be- environment. include replacing astronaut Dr. David Wolf haviors could greatly affect productivity, quality The Orange County School of Culinary Arts with Andy Thomas who will be the next U.S. of life, mortality, and health costs in the United offers a wide variety of culinary classes that is crew member on the Mir Space Station. More States. If the nation is truly interested in health as good, if not better, than that of the larger than 7,000 pounds of experiments, supplies, improvement, a multifaceted approach is re- culinary institutes in America. While the cost of and hardware are scheduled to be transferred quired to diminish the social gradients in tuition at one of the big three Culinary Arts between the two spacecraft. health related to education, income, housing schools often exceeds $27,000 per year, a Clay County, as well as all of Alabama, is and opportunity, including a more effective na- course at the Orange County School of the very proud of Joe's exceptional hard work and tional system for preventive services (Papani- Culinary Arts costs $40 per class, a $65 uni- commitment to space flight. I congratulate Joe colaou tests, breast examinations, immuniza- form fee and the cost of the food that is pre- on this extraordinary honor and am proud to tions) as well as improved discussion of health pared and consumed. have him represent us on this important mis- risk behaviors.'' There is currently a shortage of profes- sion. For instance in the case of smoking the sionally trained chefs in the United States by f JAMA article states: ``Our data indicate that 2 million. By the turn of the century, this num- 49% of all patients with whom behavioral dis- ber is expected to increase dramatically with FULFILLING THE PROMISE OF cussions occur attempt to cut down or quit the expansion of the cruise industry and the MANAGED CARE smoking based on their physicians' advice and resort business throughout the United States. 49% of those who report attempting to change In Orange County alone, there are 8 positions HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK behavior no longer smoke. . .increasing the available for every qualified applicant, and ex- OF CALIFORNIA prevalence of physician discussion of smoking isting programs have not been filing the void. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by 50% would result in a 6% decrease in the The community has already flocked to the prevalence of smoking. Based on mortality program. Almost 500 students have already Tuesday, January 27, 1998 and cost estimates of smoking, this reduction enrolled when the student body was only pro- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, my bill H.R. 337 in smoking could potentially result in 24,000 jected to be 120 students. The courses range establishes consumer protections in managed annual deaths delayed and a $3 billion annual from beginner and advanced levels of prepa- care plansÐjust like many other bills currently cost savings to our society.'' ration for a variety of foods, to restaurant man- pending before the Congress. The December 3, 1997 issue of JAMA, con- agement, nutrition, and sanitation. All courses One unique feature in H.R. 337, however, is tains an article, ``Cost-effectiveness of the are instructed by chefs with an extensive train- the requirement that when a managed care Clinical Practice Recommendations in the ing in internationally-renown culinary acad- plan enrolls a person, they must soon do a AHCPR Guideline for Smoking Cessation,`` emies and working backgrounds from the fin- health profile or work-up on that person. Medi- which states that ''Tobacco use has been est resorts and cruise ships around the world.

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VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 E2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 1998 I would like to recognize the Orange County IMPROVING MEDICARE QUALITY- port its immediate national expansion to ap- School of Culinary Arts as a benchmark for SAVING MEDICARE LIVES: SUP- propriately realign the incentives between other programs to follow. This program will not PORT FOR H.R. 2726 hospitals and their physicians. By creating a only alleviate the shortage of professionally- strong financial incentive to be more cost ef- fective in their use of resources, hospitals trained chefs, it will open a world of opportuni- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK and doctors will be able to implement the ties to neighboring citizens. From now on, a OF CALIFORNIA tools of continuous quality improvement, student can now pay for a professional train- practice guidelines, critical pathways, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing equal to those of the finest academies for the nonpunitive feedback of information a fraction of the cost. The Orange County Tuesday, January 27, 1998 about performance. In a word, they will uti- School of Culinary Arts stands before us as a Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, the AARP Public lize many of the tools mentioned throughout shining example of success for other commu- the body of this report to improve quality Policy Institute issued a paper in December of and lower costs. nities to follow in the coming years. 1996 by Dr. David Nash, entitled ``Reforming Medicare: Strategies for Higher Quality, Lower For example, the seven experimental heart f Cost Care.'' It is a excellent paper on a num- surgery site institutions have reported nu- merous operational changes resulting in ber of ways to improve and extend the life of lower costs and improved quality as a result A CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE—THE Medicare. YORK COUNTY CHAMBER OF of the HCFA demonstration project. Quick One proposal in Dr. Nash's paper is the COMMERCE TURNS 100 transfers out of intensive care, shorter pa- ``centers of excellence'' concept, in which tient stays after surgery, fewer laboratory Medicare can contract with certain hospitals to and radiology tests, and the use of care man- HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING provide a high volume of complicated proce- agement and critical pathways, are some of dures in exchange for a lower global payment. the cost cutting measures being employed at OF PENNSYLVANIA The results of Medicare's ``demonstrations'' of each of the participating institutions. Ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this concept shows that Medicare can save pensive consultations with other physicians were also targets for cost saving. Participat- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 money while increasing quality for bene- ing institutions report a nearly 20 percent ficiaries. decrease in the use of consultation with no Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, January 13, Following is Dr. Nash's discussions of the demonstrable changes in overall case out- 1997 marked the 100th anniversary of one of Heart Bypass Center Demonstration. The Ad- comes. At four demonstration sites, doctors south central Pennsylvania's most important ministration had proposed legislation in the FY and administrators together are challenging and prolific organizations. Originally estab- 97 Budget Reconciliation bill to implement this long-standing patterns of care and scrutiniz- lished in 1898 as the York Merchant's Asso- type of proposal nationwide. The House ing the use of everything from $5 sutures to ciation, the York County Chamber of Com- passed the proposal, but it was dropped in intensive care unit beds at $800 per day. At merce has continued to faithfully carry out its Conference. I hope that Congress will revisit St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Atlanta, Georgia, mission to expand economic opportunities for neurologists were charging between $364 and this issue in 1998 and enact this concept. $1,676 for a neurologic consultation before commercial, mercantile, and industrial compa- It is not just a matter of dollarÐit is a matter the program began; now the hospital pays nies while enhancing accessibility to area of lives. them a flat rate of $371. In the post-operative products. Medicare, like most private insurance, has period, physicians are removing particular York County has benefitted immeasurably historically paid hospitals and doctors sepa- chest drainage tubes in certain patients from the existence and activity of the Cham- rately. Since 1983 with the introduction of within 24 hours rather than waiting the cus- ber. Ranging from the $1.5 million raised by the Prospective Payment System (PPS), tomary 48 hours, a strategy that even may the Chamber in 1925 to connect the neighbor- Medicare has paid hospitals a fixed price for foster quicker healing. Physicians describe most care based on the patient’s diagnosis. the demonstration project as making them ing communities in Lancaster County via the Doctors, whose medical decisions still affect rethink each step along the patient care con- Wrightsville Bridge, to the development of a nearly 80 percent of hospital costs, continue tinuum. If each step is not supportable on a communications link between Chamber mem- to be reimburse on a fee-for-service basis scientific basis, and is not in the patient’s bers and worldwide customers via the Internet, that rewards them for doing more, not less. best interest, it is removed, and, as a result, the Chamber has always been working to The Medicare participating Heart Bypass costs are reduced. Center Demonstration project is an experi- bring people together in the best interest of Of course, many managed care organiza- mental project implemented by Medicare in our community. They have succeeded over tions and some specialty practices have early 1992. Two primary events drove the and over again in making York a better place often charged a global fee for procedures or planning for this important demonstration to live. for a specified time period of care such as project: namely, the results of numerous one calendar year. A growing number of But York is not the only beneficiary of the studies showing a strong correlation between managed care companies have negotiated Chamber's efforts. During its early years, the relatively higher volume, lower cost, and special package price deals for expensive or better outcomes in open heart surgery serv- York County Chamber of Commerce helped high-tech procedures including organ trans- ices, and unsolicited proposals from individ- lead the national effort to recognize and pro- plantation, maternity care, and cancer care. ual hospitals willing to provide coronary ar- mote business interests by becoming the The Medicare program should proceed quick- eighth charter member of the nearly formed tery bypass graft (CABG) services for a fixed price. ly with preliminary plans to expand the par- ticipating Heart Bypass Center Demonstra- Chamber of Commerce of the United States in This demonstration project was imple- tion project and begin a ‘National Centers of 1908. This grassroots leadership has not only mented to answer four basic questions: 1) Is Excellence’’ program on other high-cost, helped to propel the U.S. Chamber of Com- it possible to establish a managed care sys- merce to the prominent place it holds today as tem with Medicare Part A and Part B pay- high-volume procedures. The literature is one of the top voices for the business indus- ments combined, including all pass throughs clear that practice makes perfect and an ex- pansion of this program, which would realign try, but also to place the York Chamber for capital, medical education, etc., and pay a single fee to the hospital for treating pa- incentives, reduce costs, and inevitably im- among the top 10 percent of chambers nation- prove quality, ought to be implemented wide. tients? 2) Would it be possible to decrease the Medicare program’s expenditures on quickly. Despite a few changes in name and loca- CABG surgery while maintaining or improv- Finally, consideration should be given to tion, the York County Chamber of Commerce ing quality? 3) What is the true relationship expanding the current prospective payment has remained the guiding force for local busi- between volume and quality in CABG sur- system to include outpatient care. Studies nesses for 100 years. That is why we should gery, and can hospital procedure volume be ought to be undertaken to link inpatient and take the time to recognize this important mile- increased without decreasing the level of ap- outpatient claims for particular procedures stone in the history of York County and its propriateness? and 4) What is involved at a and particular diagnoses such as congestive business community. Without their efforts, hospital operational level—can such a pro- heart failure, pneumonia, diabetes and other gram be sustained over a period of time high-cost, chronic illnesses. With the avail- York County would not have achieved the without draining financial resources and ability of improved outpatient case mix sys- level of prosperity we enjoy today. I am dragging the organization down? tems, HCFA has an opportunity to provide pleased to associate myself with this important Preliminary results evaluating the Medi- national leadership and use its evaluative ca- organization and join them as they celebrate care participating Heart Bypass Center Dem- pacity to realign incentives between doctors their centennial. onstration project, I believe, strongly sup- and hospitals.

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E3 RETIREMENT OF POLICE CHIEF Colonel Bank helped found, organize and I hope my colleagues will join me in making RAY WROBLEWSKI train the United States Army's elite Special sure that at-home parents will not be forgotten Forces group which is known today as the in the child care debate. And, I urge my col- HON. JERRY WELLER Green Berets. He was hand-picked to orga- leagues to not forget the 70% of American OF ILLINOIS nize and develop the Army's Special Forces families who provide child care in the home, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES division because of his depth of knowledge by supporting the Equitable Child Care Reso- and experience in unconventional warfare. lution. Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Colonel Bank served his country through f Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great several wars. In 1942 he was recruited for the pride that I rise before you today to pay tribute newly-formed Office of Strategic Services AHCPR’S STUDY SUPPORTS PETE to one of the many fine law enforcement offi- (OSS). In 1944, he parachuted as part of a STARK’S BILL cers from the Eleventh District of Illinois. After three man team into occupied France to pro- 32 years of service to the community and local mote resistance there. While in France he HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK law enforcement, Beecher, Illinois Police Chief sabotaged the Germans' efforts by blowing up OF CALIFORNIA Ray Wroblewski has decided to retire from the railroad lines, bridges and electric networks. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES force. He gathered resistance fighters which had in- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Thirty two years ago Chief Wroblewski start- creased to 3,000 and turned back the Ger- ed his career in law enforcement as a deputy mans in a series of fire fights. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I introduced H.R. in the Will County Sheriff's Office. After serv- At the end of World War II, Colonel Bank 2726 which directs the Secretary to contract ing with the sheriff's office for over a year, Ray was sent to train Vietnamese troops. In an ex- with certain hospitals for the provision of cer- joined the Crete Police Department and traordinary feat, Bank parachuted into Laos to tain surgical procedures and related services served the citizens of Crete, Illinois as a pa- search for missing prisoners of war. After under the Medicare Program. The Agency for trolman for twelve years before moving on to serving in Vietnam he was sent to Europe Health Care Policy and Research's (AHCPR) the Beecher Police Department. Starting out again and assigned to Army counterintel- October 1997 article, ``Study Reaffirms Link as a patrolman in Beecher, Ray worked his ligence to catch Soviet bloc agents. By 1952 Between Angioplasty Outcomes and Hospital way through the ranks to the position of Chief, he was formally designated commander of the and Physician Experience,'' adds to the list of where he helped make the Beecher Police 10th Special Forces Group, the Green Berets. reasons why the bill should become law. Department one of the best law enforcement Throughout his career Colonel Bank has The article states that: ``In the largest study agencies in Illinois. demonstrated his keen intelligence, his com- of its kind to date, researchers have once During his twenty years of service in Bee- passion and his patriotism. He has engen- again found that elderly patients undergoing cher, Chief Wroblewski implemented a number dered the utmost respect for his fellow man- coronary angioplasty are well advised to have of new programs and techniques that made kind. His devotion and love of country form the the procedure done in hospitals that perform the streets safer for his fellow officers and the foundation upon which he has built his beliefs. 200 or more angioplasties each year and by residents of Beecher. Chief Wroblewski ush- Colonel Bank was a hero yesterday and is physicians who perform 75 or more ered in a new age of technology at the Bee- a hero today. His bravery, his devotion to free- angioplasties each year. These patients suffer cher Police Department with the installation of dom and his love for his country fill us with fewer complications and deaths than similar onboard computers in the Village patrol cars, pride and admiration. Happy birthday and best patients who undergo angioplasties at hos- while, returning the force to a Community Ori- wishes! pitals and physicians who perform the proce- ented Police Department that works side by f dure less often'' side with local residents. Chief Wroblewski The article confirms that Medicare contract- was also instrumental in the formation of the THE EQUITABLE CHILD CARE ing with certain high volume, high quality hos- department's new bike patrol, which will fur- RESOLUTION pitals will save money and deliver better ther the goals of the community policing pro- health care. One could say it is a two-for-one: gram. HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING saves money while improving quality. Mr. Speaker, while Chief Wroblewski would OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. Speaker, the sooner we pass H.R. say little has changed in Beecher over the last IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2726, the sooner we start saving lives and saving dollars. twenty years, I think all of the citizens of Bee- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 cher would agree that their community has f changed, and for the better, thanks to the ef- Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE: forts and hard work of Chief Wroblewski. Re- duce the Equitable Child Care Resolution. The CALUMET CITY LODGE NO. 1 spected by law enforcement officers through- purpose of this concurrent resolution is two out the State of Illinois, Chief Wroblewski's fold. First, to point out that 70% of families leadership, caring and ingenuity will be missed with preschool children do not pay for child HON. JERRY WELLER by the people of Beecher and the officers of care. Second, that any quality child care pro- OF ILLINOIS the Beecher Police Department. posal should also provide financial relief to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES families where there is an at-home parent. Mr. Speaker, Chief Wroblewski chose a ca- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 reer in law enforcement because he enjoyed Many of the child care proposals that are helping people, and throughout his 32 years of garnering attention merely expand commercial Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to service he did just that. I know I speak for all child care and do not also address the needs honor the hard work and dedication of the Fra- of my colleagues and the folks back home in of the vast majority (70%) of families who ternal Order of Police, Calumet City Lodge No. Beecher when I say, thank you Chief struggle to provide child care at home or in 1. This lodge was founded on November 29th, Wroblewski for all your years of service, and the home of a close relative or neighbor. 1937 and on Tuesday, January 13th 1998 best wishes in your retirement. The 70% of families who come up with cre- they celebrated their 60th Anniversary. f ative solutions for their child care needs The Calumet City Lodge was the first Lodge should not be ignored. Many of these families organized in Illinois. Sixty years ago, there TRIBUTE TO COLONEL AARON sacrifice a full-time income. We should also were 10 members. Today this organization BANK focus on providing them with financial relief. boasts 78 members on active duty and 35 As we debate the merits and problems of members who have retired from the police HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ various child care proposals, this resolution force. In fact, the oldest active member in the OF CALIFORNIA will serve to remind us that any quality child country of the Fraternal Order of Police orga- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care initiative should provide assistance to nization, George Perniciaro, is a member of parents regardless of how those parents the Calumet City Lodge. Tuesday, January 27, 1998 choose to care for their children, be it by an FOP Calumet City Lodge No. 1 has been Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to at-home parent, grandmother, uncle, close dedicated to the community it serves in many take this opportunity to honor Colonel Aaron neighbor, or child care enter. No child care ways. They sponsor a food and toy program Bank on his birthday. Colonel Bank is one of proposal that discriminates against families for needy families in Calumet City during the our great military leaders and one of our great based on their particular choice of child care holidays each year. They sponsor several Lit- Americans. should be actively considered. tle League and Civic League Baseball teams.

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 E4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 1998 The Calumet City Lodge makes a donation Happy birthday and best wishes for a wonder- National Jewish Coalition; National Jewish each year to the Easter Seals Foundation, the ful year. Coalition; National Jewish Democratic Council; National Sikh Center; North Amer- national charity for the Fraternal Order of Po- f ican Council for Muslim Women; People for lice. They make donations to the Good Hope the American Way; Presbyterian Church School, a trade school for developmentally PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE WORKPLACE (USA), Washington Office; Rabbinical Coun- disabled children. cil of America; Southern Baptist Convention As is tradition with many police organiza- Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission; tions, the Calumet City FOP takes care of HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING Traditional Values Coalition; Union of their own. When a police officer is killed in the OF PENNSYLVANIA American Hebrew Congregations; Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations; United line of duty, the Lodge provides for the needs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of their surviving family. Donations are also Church of Christ Office for Church in Soci- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 ety; United Methodist Church General Board made to the state and national Concerns of on Church and Society; and United Syna- Police Survivors (COPS) program. Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased gogue of Conservative Judaism. Also on January 13, 1998, the Fraternal to introduce H.R. 2948, legislation that re- Order of Police, Calumet City Lodge No. 1 stores real protections to the religious convic- f honored those who have recently retired from tions of men and women in the workplace. WHY PHYSICIAN REFERRAL LAWS the police. Kelly Matthews served the resi- The Workplace Religious Freedom Act ARE IMPORTANT dents of Calumet City for 24 years from 1973 (WRFA) would amend Title VII of the 1964 to 1997. Terrence McDermott served the resi- Civil Rights Act to require employers to make dents of Calumet City for 26 years from 1971 reasonable accommodation for an employee's HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK to 1997. We thank these two dedicated public religious observance or practice unless doing OF CALIFORNIA servants for their fearless service to this com- so would impose an undue hardship on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity. employer. Currently, the courts interpret Title Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Finally, on January 13, 1997 the Fraternal VII to require reasonable accommodation of Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, the January 9th Order of Police, Calumet City Lodge No. 1 in- religious practices only where an employer Federal Register contains the regulations im- stalled new officers to preside over this organi- would not ``bear more than a de minimis cost.'' plementing the 1993 Physician Referral laws, zation. We thank the retiring officers for their This bill is a companion to S. 1124, which designed to reduce or eliminate the incentives service and call upon the new directors to pre- was introduced by Senators JOHN KERRY (D- for doctors to over-refer patients to services in serve the good name of this organization MA) and DAN COATS (R-IN), with an ideologi- which the doctor has a financial relationship. whose motto is ``We serve with Pride.'' cally diverse group of cosponsors. Study after study after study has shown that f The version of the WRFA that I introduce when doctors have such a financial relation- today is intended to reflect my concern with ship, they tend to order more services and IN HONOR OF THELMA GAMMELL the instances of employers unreasonably re- ON HER 102ND BIRTHDAY more expensive services. The Physician Re- fusing to accommodate the religious needs of ferral laws try to stop this form of fraud, waste, workers. This is not a common problem, but it and abuse. HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ is still a serious one. This bill is intended as Members may hear complaints about the OF CALIFORNIA a starting point, and I do not necessarily en- law and regulations from some physicians. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dorse all of its provisions. I wish to ensure that Following is a portion of an amicus brief filed Tuesday, January 27, 1998 businesses are not unduly burdened, while en- in the case of Thompson v. Columbia/HCA suring that workers' rights are amply pro- Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I would like to December 12, 1996 by three of America's tected. I hope my introduction of this bill will most distinguished and illustrious physiciansÐ take this opportunity to honor a wonderful per- foster a dialogue between the business and son and a great American, on her 102nd birth- Dr. Arnold Relman, Dr. C. Everett Koop, and religious communities that achieves a bill ac- the late Dr. James S. Todd, former Executive dayÐThelma Gammell. ceptable to all. Thelma is a joy to know. Perky, humorous, Vice President of the American Medical Asso- The bill is endorsed by a wide range of or- ciation. The amicus explains eloquently why and filled with the spirit of life. She was born ganizations including: American Jewish Com- in Miller, South Dakota, and on October 9, this law is needed to help ensure the trust of mittee, Baptist Joint Committee, Christian the American people in their physician com- 1895. Life was very different then. The United Legal Society, United Methodist Church, Pres- States, itself, was just over 100 years old. Her munity. byterian Church (USA), Southern Baptist Con- I hope Members will keep in mind the im- ancestors had migrated from Wales in 1776, vention, Traditional Values Coalition, Seventh- during the Revolutionary War. portant ethical and moral issues described by day Adventists, National Association of these three outstanding doctors. Life was very difficult and often hard. Thel- Evangelicals, National Council of the Church- ma, however, grew up in a family that had es of Christ, National Sikh Center, and Union STATEMENT OF INTEREST good values. They worked hard and they lived of Orthodox Jewish Congregations. A com- Amicus, Arnold S. Relman, M.D., is Profes- the best they could with what they had. Her plete list of the Coalition For Religious Free- sor Emeritus of Medicine and of Social Medi- cine at the Harvard Medical School, Cam- childhood was filled with horseback riding, dom In The Workplace is attached for the dolls and ``kitten playmates.'' The winters on bridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Relman is also record. the Editor in Chief Emeritus of the New Eng- the prairie were long and cold, but Thelma en- I look forward to a healthy debate over this land Journal of Medicine, the official organ joyed playing in the snowdrifts with her sister. legislation and its ultimate passage in a form of the Massachusetts Medical Society, which In 1912 Thelma met with her husband, John which fairly balances the legitimate needs of has been published continuously since 1812. Gammell. They lived in several states includ- both employees and employers. For more than fifteen years, Dr. Relman has ing North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, written extensively on the ethical, social, Wyoming and Nebraska. They had a son and COALITION FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE and practical implications of physician self- WORKPLACE a daughter who were both born in Wyoming. referral, compensation, and ownership ar- In 1937 the Gammells moved to Laguna Agudath Israel of America; American Jew- rangements of the type described in the ish Committee; American Jewish Congress; present Complaint. Beach, California, where John worked as a Americans for Democratic Action; Anti-Def- Amicus, C. Everett Koop, M.D., served as carpenter and Thelma worked as a pottery de- amation League; Baptist Joint Committee the United States Surgeon General under signer. After retirement, the Gammells trav- on Public Affairs; Center for Jewish and Presidents Reagan and Bush from 1981 to eled, visiting friends in the Midwest. After her Christian Values; Central Conference of 1989. After the completion of his government husband passed away in 1967, Thelma be- American Rabbis; Christian Legal Society; service, General Koop has maintained an ac- came active as a volunteer for the Santa Ana Church of Scientology International; Council tive role in the national debate on Senior Center and has continued her dedi- on Religious Freedom; General Conference of healthcare policies, priorities, and perspec- cated service for over 12 years. Seventh-day Adventists; Guru Gobind Singh tives. Foundation; Hadassah-WZOA; International Amicus, James S. Todd, M.D., recently re- Surely her secret to a long life must be her Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists; tired as Executive Vice President, American warm and outgoing personality and her joy of and Jewish Council for Public Affairs. Medical Association. life. For Thelma Gammell life had been filled National Association of Evangelicals; Na- Doctors Relman, Koop, and Todd have no with many wonderful memories. All who know tional Council of the Churches of Christ in personal financial interest in this litigation. Thelma have been charmed by her presence. the USA; National Council of Jewish Women; Their desire to participate as amici curiae

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E5 arises instead from their deeply felt concern the benefits of those arrangements. Those al- from ordinary commercial transactions. Pa- for the implications that physician self-re- legations are accepted as true, in the par- tients may choose their doctors, their hos- ferral and compensation arrangements may ticular procedural context of this appeal. pitals, or the kind of insurance coverage have on the delivery of medical services to The Complaint alleges that, to induce refer- they want, but when they need medical care, the American people and the ethical issues rals of Medicare and other patients, physi- the physician acts as their agent in deciding arising from those arrangements. Amici cians, in a position to make referrals to the what is needed. The patient, in turn, is vir- steadfastly maintain that a physician’s eco- defendant healthcare providers were: tually totally dependent upon the physi- nomic self interest must remain subordinate (a) offered a preferential opportunity not cian’s decision, and so must trust the physi- to his or her primary, unalloyed obligation available to the general public to obtain eq- cian to do the right thing. as a patient’s trusted advisor, agent, and uity interests in defendants’ healthcare oper- This trust, which physicians are sworn to healer to place the patient’s interests above ations; honor, is the essence of the relationship be- all others. (b) offered loans with which to finance tween doctor and patient. The patient’s in- The self-referral and compensation ar- their capital investments in those equity in- terest takes precedence over all other con- rangements at issue in this case threaten to terests; siderations, and certainly, over any financial erode traditional medical ethics, undermine (c) paid money, under the guise of ’’con- or other personal interests of the physician. public trust, and create irreconcilable con- sultation fees‘‘ or similar payments to guar- The American Medical Association has been flicts of interest at a time when the public at antee the physicians’ capital investment in very firm and explicit on this last point. The large will be ill-served thereby. They offer a those equity interests on a risk-free basis; 1981 edition of the Opinions and Reports of the unique perspective on the consequences to (d) paid ‘‘consultation fees’’, ‘‘rent’’ or Judicial Council of the AMA unambiguously physicians, their patients, and the system of other monies to induce physicians to prac- says: ‘‘under no circumstances may the phy- healthcare in this country that are threat- tice and refer patients to particular hos- sician place his own financial interest above ened by self-referral and compensation ar- pitals or facilities; the welfare of his patient. The prime objec- rangements such as those described in this (e) given payments based on the amount of tive of the medical profession is to render suit. business provided by the physician; service to humanity. Reward or financial gain is a subordinate consideration.’’ SUMMARY OF ARGUMENT (f) provided free or reduced rate rents for Physicians are parties to a social contract, The fundamental ethical precept, upon office space; (g) provided free or reduced-rate vacations, not merely a business contract. Physicians which the system of medical practice has are not vendors, and are not merely free eco- been founded, is that the patient’s interests hunting trips, fishing trips, or, other similar recreational opportunities; nomic agents in a free market. Society has must take precedence over all other consid- given physicians a licensed monopoly to erations, and certainly, over any financial or (h) provided with free or reduced-cost op- portunities for additional medical training; practice their profession protected in large other personal interests of the patient’s phy- part against competition from other would- sician. Patients in need of medical care turn (i) provided income guarantees; and (j) granted preferred superior or exclusive be dispensers of health services. Physicians to their physicians to act as their agent in enjoy independence and the authority to reg- deciding what is needed. The patient must rights to perform procedures in particular fields of practice. ulate themselves and set their own stand- trust and depend upon the physician to serve ards. Much of their professional training is only the patient’s interest above all others. This conduct is alleged to have violated both the Medicare Anti-Fraud and Abuse Act subsidized. Virtually all the information and The self-referral and physician compensa- technology they need to practice their pro- tion arrangements described in the United and the self-referral statutes known as the Stark Act. The prohibitions of the Stark Act fession has been produced at public expense. States’ Complaint threaten to undermine Those physicians who practice in hospitals this fundamental principle of medical ethics. are rather clear: where a physician has a statutorily defined investment or ownership are given without charge the essential facili- Doctors who associate themselves with ties and instruments they need to take care interest in, or a compensation arrangement healthcare corporations as employees, con- of their patients. Most of all, physicians with, an entity, the physician may not refer tractors, or limited partners with financial have the priceless privilege of enjoying their Medicare patients to that entity, which in ties to healthcare businesses have an un- patients’ trust and playing a critical part in turn may not present or receive payment for avoidable conflict of interest. The type of their lives when they most need help. All any Medicare claims for patients so referred. business arrangements described in the Com- this physicians are given in exchange for the The policies and values implicated by the plaint threaten to obscure the separation be- commitment to serve their patients’ inter- type of conduct prohibited under the Stark tween business and professional aims. No ests first of all and to do the very best they Act are revealed in the very title of the law longer are physicians the trustees solely for can. as originally submitted by Representative their patients’ interests; they become in ad- B. Economic Pressures Arising From the dition agents for a corporate enterprise Fortney ‘‘Pete’’ Stark: the House bill was entitled the ‘‘Ethics In Patient Referrals Transformation of the Medical Practice which regards patients as customers. Eco- Environment nomic incentives to withhold services, to Act.’’ Representative Stark chose his title Although the relation between doctor and overuse them, or to choose particular medi- well, for fundamental principles of medical ethics are unavoidably implicated by self-re- patient is not in essence a market place cal products are inconsistent with the duty transaction, it certainly can be influenced by of the physician to act as an unselfish trust- ferral and remuneration arrangements that can tempt physicians to consider their own economic considerations and by the financial ee and agent for the patient. and organizational arrangements through Both the Medicare Anti-Fraud and Abuse income above their patients’ medical needs which medical care is provided. Until re- Act and the Stark Acts are bulwarks against and to tap third-party payors (including the cently, the dominant arrangement was fee- the continued erosion of the physician‘s fidu- government) for excessive or unnecessary for-service sole or small partnership private ciary obligation in the face of increasing costs. practice. economic temptation. Physicians cannot A. Patient Loyalty is the Most Fundamental Until the past decade or two, this system ethically serve in the capacity of their pa- Ethical Obligation for physician compensation has enjoyed the tients’ fiduciary or representative in select- From its earliest origins, the profession of general confidence and support of the Amer- ing services offered by the healthcare indus- medicine has steadfastly held that physi- ican public. There were several reasons for try, where they also have the type of finan- cians’ responsibility to their patients takes this. First, the behavior of most doctors was cial interests in that industry as described in precedence over their own economic inter- influenced by the ethical code of organized the United States’ Complaint. ests. Thus the oath of Hippocrates enjoins medicine, which clearly said that the whole Self-referral has a demonstrable practical physicians to serve only ‘‘for the benefit of system was based on the doctor’s commit- dimension beyond its ethical aspects. A sick. . . .’’ In modern times this theme has ment to the patient’s interests. Moreover, it growing body of evidence reveals that self- figured prominently in many medical codes was unethical for the doctor to do anything referral often leads to the overuse of services of ethics. The international code of the that was unnecessary. Until recently, there and excessive costs. Statistical studies but- World Medical Organization, for example, were few opportunities for physicians to do tress the commonsense conclusion that self- says that ‘‘a doctor must practice his profes- anything that was unnecessary. Until 40 or referral and compensation arrangements can sion uninfluenced by motives of profit.’’ The 50 years ago, the great majority of doctors in result in the inappropriate utilization of American Medical Association declared in practice in this country were primary care services for the physician‘s economic bene- 1957, in its newly revised Principles of Medi- givers, who had only a modest and inexpen- fit. To the extent that those services are sub- cal Ethics, that ‘‘the principal objective of sive array of procedures and remedies. There mitted and paid under Medicare, they are the medical profession is to render service to was little for the physician to do beyond ex- also to the United States’ detriment. humanity.’’ It went on to say, ‘‘in the prac- amining, counseling, and comforting. When I. SELF-REFERRAL UNDERMINES THE MOST tice of medicine a physician should limit the specialists were used, the referrals usually FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE OF MEDICAL ETHICS source of his professional income to medical came from the primary care physician, so Amici do not profess to have personal services actually rendered by him, or under self-referral by specialists was not a prob- knowledge of the allegations in the instant his supervision, to his patients.’’ lem. Finally, until recently, doctors had complaint describing a variety of financial The practice of medicine is based on this more patients than they could handle. They relationships between defendants below and special relation between the doctor and pa- had no incentive to do more than was nec- the physicians, who have allegedly accepted tient. In this way, medical care is different essary for any patient because there were

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 E6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 1998 plenty of patients available and much work tients’ trust. The kind and character of fi- be fiduciaries or representatives for their pa- to do. As long as physicians were in rel- nancial arrangements, incentives, and busi- tients in evaluating and selecting the serv- atively short supply, there was no pressure ness deals described in the present Com- ices offered by the healthcare industry. They on them to offer their patients more than es- plaint clearly serve the economic interests cannot ethically serve in that capacity sential services. of physicians and owners. Whether they also where they also have the type of financial in- Over the past fifty years, the system of serve the best interests of patients is not so terests in that industry as described in the medical practice in this country has irrev- clear. Whether they violate the Medicare United States’ Complaint. ocably changed, putting new stresses on the Anti-Fraud and Abuse Act or the Stark Act previously simple satisfactory relationship prohibitions against payment of remunera- II. SELF-REFERRAL LEADS TO OVERUSE OF between doctor and patient. One of the first tion for the referral of Medicare or Medicaid SERVICES AND EXCESSIVE COST and most important developments was the patients or for the purchase of supplies for Self-referral has a demonstrable practical rise of specialism with a concomitant in- these patients is beyond the purview of this dimension beyond its ethical aspects. A crease in the relative and absolute number of brief; however, at a minimum these legal specialists. This, in turn, has led to the frag- concerns imply that the government recog- growing body of evidence reveals that when mentation of medical care and to less per- nizes the potential risk to the public interest physicians are paid on a fee-for-service basis sonal commitment by physicians to patients. when physicians make deals with businesses. self-referral leads to the overuse of services We have changed from a system that had The type of business arrangements de- and excessive costs. A 1992 study evaluated over 70% primary care physicians to one that scribed in the Complaint take physicians the effects of self-referral arrangements in has nearly 70% specialists. into uncharted waters, where conflicts of in- radiation therapy facilities in Florida, where Another major force that has changed the terest abound and the separation between at least 40% of all practicing physicians were nature of the doctor-patient relation is the business and professional aims is obscured. involved in some kind of self-referral. That explosive development of medical tech- No longer are physicians the trustees solely study found that the frequency and costs of nology. There are now a vastly increased for their patients’ interests; they become in radiation therapy at such centers were 40% number of things that doctors can do for pa- addition agents for a corporate enterprise to 60% higher in Florida than in the rest of tients—many more tests, many more diag- which regards patients as customers. Eco- the United States, where only 7% of the fa- nomic incentives to withhold services, to nostic and therapeutic procedures, and many cilities were joint ventures. Another 1992 overuse them, or to choose particular medi- more identifiable, billable items to be reim- study, using information collected by the cal products are inconsistent with the duty bursed by the third-party payors. The in- Florida Healthcare Cost Containment Board, crease in specialization and technological so- of the physician to act as an unselfish trust- ee and agent for the patient. found that visits per patient were 39% to 45% phistication has itself raised the price of higher in physical therapy centers owned by services and made the economic rewards of The tension between economics and ethics referring physicians and that such facilities medicine far greater than before. With third- has been reflected in the deliberations of the had 30% to 40% higher revenues. The study party payors, either medical insurers or the American Medical Association. In December, also found that licensed therapists in non- government, available to pay the bills, phy- 1991, the Council on Ethical and Judicial Af- physician owned centers spent about 60% sicians have powerful economic incentives to fairs of the AMA advised physicians to avoid recruit patients and provide expensive serv- self-referral, except where there is a dem- more time per visit treating patients than ices. The multitude of tests and procedures onstrated need in the community for the fa- those in physician-owned centers. cility and alternative financing is not avail- now available provide lucrative opportuni- A California study in 1992 compared physi- able. While acknowledging the mounting evi- ties for extra income, which in turn inevi- cians who referred patients to facilities in dence of excessive costs and rates of use in tably encourages an entrepreneurial ap- which they had ownership interests to other jointly owned for-profit facilities, the Coun- proach to medical practice and overuse of cil emphasized its primary concern for the physicians. Physician-owners were found to services. integrity of the profession. The following have referred patients for physical therapy Another major factor in the trans- 2.3 times as often as others. Of the MRI scans formation of the system has been the appear- passage from the report expresses its essen- tial message: ‘‘At the heart of the Council’s requested by physician owners, 38% were ance of investor-owned healthcare busi- found to be medically unnecessary, as com- nesses. Attracted by opportunities for profit view of this issue is its conviction that, how- ever others may see the profession, physi- pared with 28% by other physicians. Two resulting from the expansion of private and studies focusing on diagnostic imaging serv- public health insurance, these new busi- cians are not simply business people with ices identified the same patterns. Physicians nesses (which have been called the ‘‘medical- high standards. Physicians are engaged in who owned imaging systems were found to industrial complex’’) have built and operated the special calling of healing, and, in that have used diagnostic imaging in the treat- chains of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, calling, they are the fiduciaries of their pa- ment of elderly patients significantly more diagnostic laboratories, and many other tients. They have different and higher duties kinds of health facilities. They prospered by than even the most ethical business person. often than other physicians while generating encouraging physicians to use their facilities * * * There are some activities involving 1.6 to 6.2 times higher average imaging during an era when almost all medical serv- their patients that physicians should avoid charges per session of medical care. An ear- ices were paid for on a fee-for-service basis. whether or not there is evidence of abuse.’’ lier study found that self-referring physi- This is, of course, the central point about This is still largely true for physicians’ serv- cians generally used imaging examinations fiduciary responsibility: people in important ices under Medicare. at least four times more often than other positions of trust should not put themselves It must therefore be recognized that physicians, with the charges for self-referred in situations that inevitably raise questions healthcare is becoming a business. Pressures imaging usually being higher. Earliest of all about their motives and priorities, regard- from insurers and third-party payors for con- was the 1989 study conducted under the aus- less of whether they actually behave in ac- tainment of costs, the growing presence of pices of the Inspector General of the Depart- cordance with the trust. Even though physi- investor-owned healthcare corporations, and ment of Health and Human Services, which cians may believe they are doing what is competition for market share among the found that Medicare patients of doctors who best for the patient, there will still be the country’s overbuilt and underused hospitals had financial interests in clinical labora- appearance of conflicting interests with a re- are transforming the American healthcare sulting erosion of public confidence in the tories received 45% more laboratory services system into an industry. In that environ- physicians’ motivation, a confidence that than Medicare patients generally. ment, many doctors have associated them- has unfortunately already been weakened by None of this evidence is particularly sur- selves with healthcare corporations as em- a growing public opinion that doctors are too ployees, contractors, and limited partners. prising; it merely confirms that when physi- interested in money and charge too much. cians are paid on a fee-for-service basis, the C. Self-Referral Undermines The Physician’s Since trust is vital to good care, these public lure of economic gain is directly correlated Fiduciary Responsibilities perceptions could lead to a deterioration in to the use of medical services. At a mini- Whether investors, employees, contractors, the quality of care as well as a change in the mum, then, self-referral adds to the cost of or limited partners, doctors with financial public’s attitude toward the medical profes- medical care; more ominously, it may in- ties to healthcare businesses have a conflict sion. crease patient risk and diminish quality of of interest. And therein lies the ethical Both the Medicare Anti-Fraud and Abuse patient care. Both the individual interests of quandary, which Representative Stark Act and the Stark Acts are bulwarks against patients, and the wider interests of the tax sought to address in the Ethics in Patient the continued erosion of the physician’s fidu- paying public, are best served by stringent Referrals Act: economic imperatives may ciary obligation in the face of increasing enforcement of the prohibitions against self- weaken what should be a strong fiduciary re- economic temptation. The public gives doc- lationship between doctor and patient. A tors special advantages and privileges in ex- referral embodied in the Medicare Anti- physician cannot easily serve his patients as change for their commitments to put the Fraud and Abuse Act and the Stark laws. trusted counselor and agent when he has eco- public’s interests ahead of any personal eco- III. CONCLUSION nomic ties to profit-seeking businesses that nomic gain. The involvement of practicing regard those patients as customers. In enter- physicians accepting compensation for the Amici therefore submit this brief in support ing into these and similar business arrange- referral of patients raises serious doubts of reversal of the district court’s judgment of ments, physicians are trading on their pa- about this commitment. Physicians should dismissal.

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E7 TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE The 1970 Federal Clean Air Act, the creation TRIBUTE TO STEVE SOUTH JOHN E. MOSS of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and reform of the nation's anti-monopoly laws, HON. BOB FILNER HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI to name but a few. OF CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Speaker, since Congressman Moss' IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passing, tributes have come forth from Presi- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Tuesday, January 27, 1998 dent Bill Clinton, former President and Mrs. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- Jimmy Carter, and countless other prominent honor Mr. Steve South, the outgoing President ute to a former member of this body, my men- Americans and Sacramentans. His passion of the National City Chamber of Commerce in tor and predecessor in this House, The Honor- and drive in defending the First Amendment, National City, California, located in my Con- able John E. Moss. As Congressman Moss is advocating consumer and environmental pro- gressional District. Mr. South, the Vice Presi- memorialized today in the city which be rep- tection, and looking after the needs of his Sac- dent and Chief Operating Officer of EDCO resented so well, I ask all of my colleagues to ramento constituency has cemented his leg- Disposal Corporation, a waste collection and join me in saluting his remarkable career in acy as one of this century's great legislative recycling company, served as President of the National City Chamber Board of Directors dur- public service. leaders. On a personal note, as my friend and ing 1997. Throughout the twenty-six years he rep- mentor is eulogized today, I ask all of my col- resented the Sacramento area in this House, During that year, his leadership led to many leagues to join with me in honoring this great successful accomplishments and many ``firsts'' he served with distinction as an effective and and caring husband, father, and legislator. compassionate champion for his constituents. for the Chamber. The first New Member Ori- entations were established, and a new ``Busi- As a skillful legislator, he played a key role in f shaping and passing some of this century's ness Forum'' section of the Chamber news- great legislative achievements, all the while letter was implemented. His leadership also RECOGNIZING THE CHANNAHON spearheaded new levels of membership in the keeping the interests of his district at the fore- PARK DISTRICT front of his concerns. Chamber. Corporate, student and friendship Born in the state of Utah in 1915, John levels were established to broaden the scope Moss' family moved to Sacramento, California HON. JERRY WELLER of the Chamber's ability to recruit new mem- in 1923. There, he went to school and married bers. Jean Kueny in 1935. The couple would have OF ILLINOIS Also for the first time in Chamber history, an ad hoc Strategic Planning Committee was es- two daughters. After serving in the Second IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES World War, Congressman Moss was a busi- tablished to begin developing a vision for the nessman, but he soon heard the call to serve Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Chamber of Commerce. The goals of this in the public sector and he won a seat in the committee are to update the Chamber's mis- California State Assembly in 1948. Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sion and to plan the direction of the Chamber Just four years thereafter, at the age of thir- pride that I rise today to recognize the and the economic development of National ty-three, John Emerson Moss was elected to Channahon Park District in Channahon, Illinois City into the 21st Century. the House of Representatives, a position he for winning the 1997 National Gold Medal Mr. South initiated a student and parent rec- would fulfill admirably for the next twenty-six Award. This award acknowledges excellence ognition program with the National School Dis- years. One of Congressman Moss' first orders in parks and recreation administration for trict. A campaign was also established to pro- of business was to persuade then-President agencies serving populations of less than mote the positive assets of National City by Harry S. Truman to approve the construction 20,000. developing a promotional media kit, ``Good At- tributes in National City: Community, People, of a dam along the American River at the What makes this award special Mr. Speak- town of Folsom, just east of Sacramento. In a Business and Schools.'' Mr. South also sup- er, is the fact that the judges for the National sign of his political prowess, Congressman ported the building of coalitions with other Gold Medal Award are park officials from Moss was able to successfully lobby the White community groups and initiated the Chamber's throughout the nation who consider agency House to support this important project. support of the National City Collaborative and His other early achievements included win- programs, quality of facilities, future planning the National City Boys and Girls Club. His ning federal support for the Sacramento Air- and community involvement in selecting award commitment to a safer National City was dem- port and the surrounding military bases. John winners. So as you can see Mr. Speaker, this onstrated by his support of the establishment Moss steadfastly represented and served as is an award that is not only judged by peers of the Senior Volunteer Patrol, a partnership an advocate for a great cross-section of Cali- in the field, but, by some of the most re- between the City of National City and the fornians living in Sacramento, regardless of spected park administrators from around the Chamber of Commerce. party affiliation or political persuasion. Yet his country. In these and many other ways, Steve South commitment to the needs of his district never has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of The Channahon Park District has had a life for the residents of his city. His dedication overwhelmed his core devotion to civil and proud history of community service over the human rights, and to truth in government. is to be admired, and I am pleased to recog- last 25 years. Growing out of a volunteer effort nize his contributions to the entire community From 1955 until 1966, John Moss devoted of local residents, the Channahon Park District much of his time in this House to winning pas- of National City with these remarks in the U.S. and it's staff are a national model for excel- sage of the Freedom of Information Act. His House of Representatives. lence in recreation, environment, and commu- crusade to create and enact a law which f nity programs. would allow for a more open, understanding, COMMENDING THE AMERICAN and responsible government was perhaps his The residents of Channahon and the entire HEART ASSOCIATION greatest achievement in Congress and would Eleventh Congressional District have always earn him the title of ``Father of the Freedom of enjoyed the fine programs and facilities main- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Information Act.'' tained by Channahon Park District's award OF NEW YORK By the early 1970s, he had risen to the winning team. From board members and staff, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leadership of the House, serving as high as right down to part time volunteers, the Tuesday, January 27, 1998 deputy majority whip under both Congressmen Channahon Park District team understands Carl Albert and Hale Boggs. At this same the meaning of community, and extends it's Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, this year we will time, as the Watergate saga began to unfold programs to every sector of the local popu- not only commemorate the month of February and the U.S. involvement in Vietnam wound lation. as American Heart Month, but we will also cel- down, John Moss served as one of the great ebrate the 50th anniversary of the American consciences of the House, always calling for Mr. Speaker, I salute the hard work of the Heart Association as a national voluntary greater government accountability and respon- men and women of the Channahon Park Dis- health agency. siveness to the concerns of the people. trict, and I know I speak for all of the residents Every 34 seconds, someone in our country As his career concluded in 1979, Congress- of the Village of Channahon when I say con- dies of cardiovascular disease or stroke. Car- man Moss could look back and see a great gratulations on winning this award and job well diovascular disease, the leading killer of Amer- string of legislative and political achievements: done. icans, claims as many lives as all other

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 E8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 1998 causes of death combined. The number of enthusiastic, persistent, compassionate, and become a nationally-recognized leader in pre- these deaths has drastically declined due to highly self-motivated. These traits have earned serving and promoting the Japanese American the hard work of the American Heart Associa- him the respect and admiration of his peers, heritage. She helped create and plan an ex- tion, over the last fifty years. With more than which is the ultimate compliment in any field. hibit at the Smithsonian Institution about the 4.2 million volunteers, the American Heart As- Congratulations to Detective Brown for his internment and she authored a book on the sociation spends more than $100 million a commitment to his community and his work to subject. Mary also launched an important ef- year to reduce disability and death from car- keep our neighborhoods safe. fort to catalogue and preserve Japanese diovascular disease and stroke through re- f American artifacts, personal histories, and search, education, and community services. photographs with the creation of the Japanese The research supported by the AHA has TRIBUTE TO MARY TSURUKO American Archival Collection at California helped to increase our knowledge of the ef- TSUKAMOTO State University, Sacramento. fects of diet, exercise, smoking and drug Her activism in these areas, and reputation therapies on heart disease and stroke. New HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI as a national leader in the fight to provide res- surgical techniques, such as the use of artifi- OF CALIFORNIA titution to the Japanese Americans who were cial heart valves, have dramatically reduced IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forcibly relocated during the Second World the death rates of children suffering from con- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 War, brought her back into the classrooms of genital heart disease over the last forty years. Sacramento area schools as a unique source The AHA has also helped to establish coro- Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of historical information for our community's nary care units in most of our nation's hos- pay tribute to an educator, activist, and leader students. In conjunction with the Florin Chap- pitals, thereby providing specially trained per- of national prominence: Mary Tsuruko ter of the Japanese American Citizens sonal and electronic equipment to monitor and Tsukamoto. Mrs. Tsukamoto passed away on League, Mary set out to retell the glorious and treat heart attack patients. The Nobel prize January 6, leaving a tremendous legacy as a sometimes painful history of Japanese Ameri- has been awarded three times to researchers teacher, activist, and hero to countless Ameri- cans in the twentieth century U.S. funded by the American Heart Association. cans. Today, in Sacramento, California, she Yet Mary Tsukamoto's activist endeavors The American Heart Association trains 6.4 will be fondly remembered at two separate were not limited solely to the imprisonment million Americans a year in emergency train- memorial services. issue. She also found time to lead Jan Ken Po ing programs. The AHA also provides profes- The child of immigrants from Okinawa, Mary Gakko, a group which preserves the Japanese sional education; equipping physicians and Tsuruko Dakuzaku was born in San Francisco heritage in the United States. Her involvement nurses with information on a variety of topics, in 1915. Her family moved to the Florin area in this organization enhanced her already re- including how patients can control their blood just south of Sacramento in 1925. There, she markable pursuits in putting together lectures, cholesterol levels. attended segregated schools. By the begin- creating displays, and writing about the intern- With 50% of American children overweight ning of World War II, she has married the man ment of Japanese Americans. and 50% of adults not exercising regularly, the with whom she would spend the next six dec- By the early 1990's Mary Tsukamoto's AHA's public education programs are vitally ades, Alfred Tsukamoto. In 1942, along with achievements were gaining recognition important. Programs such as providing heart their five year old daughter, Marielle, the throughout California. In 1992, a new elemen- health education materials for students in kin- Tsukamotos were among the more than tary school was named after her in the Vin- dergarten through 12th grade, teaching em- 10,000 Japanese Americans interned in gov- tage Park area of South Sacramento. In May ployees about heart health at their places of ernment camps around the U.S. of 1997, she was named a ``Notable Califor- work, and teaching people how to cook using After the end of World War II, the nian'' by the California State Senate and State AHA's dietary guidelines, provide Americans Tsukamotos returned to Northern California. Al Capitol Museum, making her the second per- with potentially lifesaving skills and informa- took a job at the Sacramento Army Depot, son to ever receive this high honor. Last Sep- tion. while Mary began her vocation as a teacher in tember, she was presented with the California The American Heart Association reaches 1950. It was in her role as educator that Mary Asian Pacific Sesquicentennial Award for all of seven million people a year with its message Tsukamoto first began to touch the lives of so her accomplishments in the Asian/American of cardiovascular health. Accordingly, I urge many in the Sacramento area. Her unique community. my colleagues to join in commending the tire- ability to connect with young people became Mr. Speaker, as Mary Tsukamoto is eulo- less efforts of the AHA over the last fifty years the trademark of her teaching career at four gized today by her many friends and admirers, and in designating February as American different elementary schools until her retire- I ask all of my colleagues to join me in paying Heart Month. ment in 1976. tribute to this extraordinary activist, teacher, f But Mary's retirement from teaching in the and powerful leader. Her impact on our na- Elk Grove, California School District was just tional heritage and the very fabric of who we NORTH MIAMI POLICE DEPART- the beginning of the most influential period of are as a country will be felt for many genera- MENT 1997 OFFICER OF THE her life. Her family's forced internment during tions to come. I salute her personal strength YEAR DETECTIVE JEROME World War II had left a profound mark on her and determination in educating her fellow citi- BROWN personal and political beliefs. Fueled by the in- zens, pursuing justice, and promoting the her- justice of the imprisonment of Japanese Amer- itage of all Japanese Americans. HON. CARRIE P. MEEK icans, Mary launched a courageous crusade f OF FLORIDA to right this national wrong. A CENTURY OF INDEPENDENCE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In the 1980's Mary joined the fight in sup- port of a national apology and reparations for Tuesday, January 27, 1998 the Japanese Americans interned during HON. BOB FILNER Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise World War II. These efforts included testifying OF CALIFORNIA today to bring to the attention of my col- before a congressional committee about the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues the outstanding example of honor and lasting negative impact that the imprisonment duty shown by the North Miami Police Depart- had on Japanese Americans throughout our Tuesday, January 27, 1998 ment's 1997 Officer of the Year, Detective Je- nation. Without her steadfast and vocal cham- Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rome Brown. Chosen by a committee of his pionship of this legislation, the Civil Liberties recognize the beginning of a year-long cele- peers, he is a fitting choice. Act of 1988, including an apology and repara- bration of the centennial of Philippine inde- Detective Brown was twice named Officer of tions, would never have become law. pendence. June 12, 1898 is the day the Phil- the Month during 1997: once for his work in On a very personal note, Mary's friendship ippines gained its independence from SpainÐ apprehending the armed robber of a local and support during this often difficult legisla- and June 12th is celebrated in the Philippines business; and once for the arrest of five of- tive battle was invaluable to my colleagues as Independence Day by order of President fenders in an armed robbery. Detective and I as we fought for the reparations bill. I Diosdado Macapagal. Brown's reputation is for being tireless in pur- will always value the unique perspective, en- This year, in the Philippines and in the nu- suing suspects and clearing by arrest a high couragement, and dedication she offered merous Filipino-American communities in the number of his cases. throughout this important effort. United States, lengthy celebrations are being Throughout his 27-year career, he has re- By the time President Reagan signed the prepared that will occur throughout the entire peatedly been described by his superiors as Civil Liberties Act of 1988 into law, Mary had year. In my hometown of San Diego, a civic

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E9 parade showcasing Filipino culture is among TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HONOR- INTERNATIONAL PAPER CENTEN- the many events planned to commemorate ABLE FRANCISCO DUENAS NIAL CELEBRATION TO TAKE this milestone. PEREZ PLACE AT HUDSON RIVER MILL Historians tell us that the Philippines was ``discovered'' in 1521 by Portuguese sailor HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD OF GUAM HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON Ferdinand Magellan, who worked for Spain. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spite of a bloody battle between Filipino fight- OF NEW YORK Tuesday, January 27, 1998 ers and the invaders in which Magellan was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES killed, Spain colonized the Philippines and Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the island Tuesday, January 27, 1998 held power for nearly four hundred years. of Guam lost a very valuable member of its community on December 22, 1997. Mr. Fran- Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to In 1896, Filipinos mustered the courage to cisco Duenas Perez, a farmer, businessman, bring to the attention of my colleagues a very bond together to overthrow the Spanish colo- government administrator, and legislator was nialists. Filipino revolutionaries, led by General called to his eternal rest at the age of 84. The special event taking place on January 28, Emilio Aguinaldo, took to the streets in his late Francisco Perez worked early on in life at 1998 in Corinth, New York, located in my con- hometown of Kawit, about 15 miles southwest the U.S. Navy's Bureau of Yards & Docks. He gressional district. On that day, the employees of International Paper will launch a year long of Manila, and proclaimed an end to Spanish graduated from Guam Evening High School and in 1984 received an honorary Doctorate of celebration of the company's Centennial Anni- rule. The open resistance of the imperial versary at its Hudson River mill. This location power of Spain led to the declaration of inde- Laws degree from the University of Guam. Frank Perez accomplished many things dur- is particularly fitting because the Hudson River pendence two years later on June 12, 1898 ing his lifetime. He was the first Chamorro mill is the oldest operating mill in International and with it the birth of Asia's first independent farmer to successfully incubate imported fer- Paper's worldwide mill system. The facility nation. tilized eggs from the United States and sell lo- was built in 1869 by one of the first manufac- But in real terms, just as Spain slipped out, cally produced eggs to stores throughout turers of paper using wood fiber, then joined came the colonizing power of the United Guam. In 1983, he was commissioned as a with 17 other mills in 1898 to form Inter- States. Spain ``ceded'' the Philippines to the captain in the Guam Militia. During the World national Paper, the nation's largest producer of newsprint at that time. United States, blatantly ignoring the Filipinos' War II occupation of Guam he risked his life own proclamation of freedom. So, practically, by secretly operating a radio to rescue two Today, International Paper is the world's the century of independence is somewhat of American escapees. He was named adminis- largest forest products company, with oper- trator for the Agricultural Department under an illusion, for the Philippines was a territory ations in 31 countries employing more than the Bureau of Naval Intelligence in 1944 and and then a commonwealth of the United 85,000 people. Its many products include later went on to begin a long and distin- printing papers, packaging, and forest prod- States until July 4, 1946. guished career in the Guam Legislature. He is ucts, and it continues to manage more than 6 However, Independence Day is celebrated also known as the ``father'' of the Guam Eco- million acres of forest land nationwide. nomic Development Authority, having formu- for good reason on June 12th, because the In honor of the 100 year anniversary, Inter- victory in 1898 symbolizes to the Filipino peo- lated the concept of developing a government agency to help promote and attract new busi- national Paper Chairman John Dillon is ple the triumph of political will and physical en- hosting a special ceremony at the Hudson durance by Filipinos against foreign control. nesses to Guam. He introduced the idea of tax breaks, known as qualifying certificates, as River mill, featuring a long list of distinguished Today, Filipinos are free and they have proven a valuable economic stimulus. In 1947, he co- guests which include Governor George Pataki. their quest for freedom in countless battlesÐ founded the Pacific Construction Company. The most important people at this event, how- most recently as part of the American Army in He served as its president until 1951, when he ever, will be the many generations of dedi- World War II. founded what is now known as Perez Bros. cated employees who, by building lasting rela- tionships with the local communities, have Filipino soldiers were drafted into the Armed Inc., a construction company and the island's made International Paper an outstanding cor- Forces by President Franklin D. RooseveltÐ first private subdivision. In addition, he was a porate citizen. and promised full benefits as American veter- cofounder of the Guam Contractors Associa- ans. But these benefits were rescinded by the tion in 1960 and contributed to that organiza- I would like to pay a special tribute to the tion's work with economic development activi- 79th Congress in 1946. Congressman Ben more than 600 men and women who work at ties on Guam. the Hudson River mill, both for the history they Gilman and I have now introduced the Filipino Frank Perez was recognized for his out- celebrate this year and for the tremendous Veterans Equity Act (H.R. 836) which would standing accomplishments and contributions to contributions they continue to make today. restore the benefits promised when these sol- the success of Guam's economy by being One good example of these activities is the diers were drafted into service by the Presi- elected to the Guam Chamber of Commerce's new de-inking facility which allows the mill to dent of the United States and fought side-by- Business Hall of Fame in 1995. He was one produce high-quality recycled and virgin side with soldiers from the American mainland of Guam's outstanding leaders whose experi- grades of coated publication paper. ences during World War II shaped several against a common enemy. One individual whom I would like to particu- generations. His dignity, his selfless service, Over 175 of our colleagues have co-spon- larly recognize is Alice Boisvaert, a retiree his commitment to family and to Guam serve from International Paper's Hudson River mill, sored H.R. 836, in support of these brave vet- as reminders of the qualities which our island erans. A most appropriate way to commemo- needs. His passing is a great loss and his who will be honored at the January 28th cele- rate this centennial year of Philippine inde- presence will be missed. bration. Alice, now 95, worked in the mill dur- pendence is to pass H.R. 836 and restore On behalf of the people of Guam, I offer my ing the 1940's, when one of her wartime du- honor and equity to the Filipino veterans of condolences and join his widow, Mrs. Carmen ties was to paint the mill's windows black in accordance with civil defense air-raid regula- World War II! Camacho Duenas Perez, and their children and spouses namely: Mr. Frank and Mrs. tions. Alice's grandson, Jim, as well as his fa- As Congressman of the Congressional dis- Christina Perez, Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Donna ther, later worked at the Hudson River mill. trict which includes more Filipino-American Perez, Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Ernestina Perez, Among Jim's initial tasks was scraping that residents than any other except for Hawaii, I Mr. George and Mrs. Tressie Perez, Mr. black paint off of the windows. am very honored to have been chosen as Thomas Perez and Ms. Karen Kasperbauer, Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate their representative in Congress. I look for- Mr. John and Mrs. Patricia Perez, Ms. Mary Alice, her family, and the rest of the Inter- ward to participating in the 1998 celebrations Perez, Dr. Sulpicio and Mrs. Carmen Soriano, national Paper family on a century of service commemorating their Independence Day and and Ms. Margarita Perez, along with their 29 and commitment to their communities. I ask the spirit, resourcefulness, warmth, and com- grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, in that all Members join me in rising to thank passion of the people of the Philippines and of mourning the loss of a husband, a father, and these individuals for their civic dedication, Filipino-Americans. an invaluable citizen who dedicated his life for technological contributions, and environmental the people of Guam. Si Yu'os Ma'ase, Tun stewardship over the last hundred years. May Francisco. the next hundred be even better than the first!

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 E10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 1998 HONORING THE EXEMPLARY CITI- ber of the Industrial Relations Association of Department of the Navy. After retiring from the ZENRY OF JIMMY TOUSSAINT Northern California for thirteen years, serving United States Merchant Marines, he started a AND ELI BINDER as an officer for two terms. local business in 1967. He began his political Since 1985, he has been Vice President of career in 1976, back when mayors were HON. CARRIE P. MEEK the Public Employee Council and an Executive known as village commissioners. Mayor OF FLORIDA Board Member with the Sacramento Central Portusach received an appointment from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor Council, our city's most prominent rep- former Governor Ricky Bordallo as commis- resentative labor body. Mr. Mayberry's other sioner for the village of Agana Heights. It was Tuesday, January 27, 1998 notable labor positions include the chairman- at this post that he became so loved and re- Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise ship of the Board of Publishers of the Sac- spected by the island's civilian and military today to bring to the attention of my col- ramento Labor Bulletin and membership in the communities. leagues the outstanding example of honesty International Association of Fire Fighters. In addition to his efforts towards having vil- and civic responsibility demonstrated by two Mr. Mayberry has been most forceful in his lage streets paved and in the development of young men from my district, Mr. Jimmy Tous- capacity as the chief negotiator for the City of community activities, he is also credited for saint and Mr. Eli Binder. Sacramento's fire fighters. In performing this the construction of waterlines, installation of While walking through their neighborhood, key duty, with the pay, benefits, and working streetlights, and renovation of village schools. Jimmy, who is eleven years old, and Eli, who conditions of his membership hanging in the Through his efforts, Agana Heights became is twelve, noticed that a neighbor, having left balance, Mr. Mayberry achieved his reputation the first village on Guam to have mail received in a rush, neglected to close and lock the front for professional excellence. through home delivery service. This was made door to his home. In 1995, he retired from active service with possible by a detailed village map personally They could have kept on walking, but they the Sacramento Fire Department, but that did drafted by Mayor Portusach. The Department felt a responsibility to the welfare of their not preclude him from passing on his occupa- of Land Management has since included this neighbor. After knocking but receiving no re- tional expertise to other fire fighters. In this re- map in their official records. sponse, Jimmy and Eli sought out the assist- gard, he has worked as a member of the Cali- However, Mayor Portusach's most promi- ance of an adult Citizens on Patrol volunteer fornia State Board of Fire Services since nent and lasting achievement is probably the and informed him that the homeowner had ne- 1996. institution of the Sister Village Program. He glected to secure his home. The volunteer Dick Mayberry's unique labor and fire fight- really took great pride in his ability to work locked the door and notified the grateful ing background has led him to represent our well with the military community. After hearing homeowner, Mr. Bruce Hamerstrom. community's fire fighters before the Civil Serv- about friction between the military and local These young people have demonstrated an ice Commission regarding examinations, clas- communities several decades ago, he started important part of what makes a community: sification, and disciplinary matters. He has the program wherein Guam villages ``adopted'' neighbors looking after neighbors. I congratu- also attained a strong grasp of the issues in- local military commands fostering friendship late Jimmy and Eli for their good sense and volving the merger, consolidation, and reorga- and cooperation. This has resulted in tremen- judgement. I know that their parents must be nization of fire districts. dous mutual benefits for service members and proud of them, as are we all. Mr. Speaker, Dick Mayberry has led a re- the local community. f markable career in Northern California. He has In recognition of his achievements, he was come to personify integrity and drive in Sac- presented a host of awards and commenda- TRIBUTE TO RICHARD L. ramento's labor community. We ask all of our tions. Among these are several notable and MAYBERRY colleagues to join us in saluting his 26 year distinct honors. This includes being named an record of achievement with the Sacramento honorary Seabee, an honorary captain in the HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI Area Local Fire Fighters. Police Reserve, and an honorary Commodore OF CALIFORNIA f in the United States Navy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The late Honorable Frank Martinez TRIBUTE TO FRANK MARTINEZ Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Portusach left a legacy of service and devo- PORTUSACH tion to the village of Agana Heights, the island Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to of Guam, its people and the United States. It pay tribute to one of Sacramento's most re- HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD is with a sense of great loss that I pay tribute spected and effective labor leaders, Mr. Rich- OF GUAM to this distinguished local leaders. His ard L. Mayberry. This evening, Mr. Mayberry's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES preserverance and energy will forever live in many friends and colleagues will commemo- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 the hearts of his constituents. May his lifelong rate the conclusion of his tenure as an officer commitment to the village of Agana Heights with the Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the island and the island forever inspire us. 522. of Guam mourns the passing of one of it's On behalf of the people of Guam, I offer my ``Dick'' Mayberry has been affiliated with the most respected and dedicated leaders. Frank condolences and join his widow, children, and Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522 for Martinez Portusach, the former mayor of the grandchildren in mourning the loss of a hus- 26 years. He has served as an Area Director, village of Agana Heights, was called to his band, a father, and a fellow servant to the Vice President, and, for the past twelve years, eternal rest of December 26, 1996 at the age people of Guam. he has held the post of President. of 76. He leaves behind his wife, the former f A native of Sacramento, California, Dick Ms. Virginia Hughes and his children Thelma, Mayberry is a veteran of the United States Frances, Frank, Jane John and Deanna. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION Army and the father of two. He joined the Sac- Mayor Portusach was an accomplished art- TO IMPROVE PENSION PORT- ramento Fire Department in 1964 after serving ist and craftsman, a Merchant Marine Engi- ABILITY one year as a correctional officer. neering officer, a businessman, and a senior Mr. Mayberry's leadership abilities allowed island politician. This man, known throughout HON. RICHARD E. NEAL him to achieve the rank of Apparatus Operator the island for his seemingly inexhaustible en- OF MASSACHUSETTS in 1975, three years after he first became an ergy, ushered the transformation of Agana IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES officer in the Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Heights from a village lined with dirt roads, Local 522. lacking sewer lines, and devoid of community Tuesday, January 27, 1998 In 1985, Dick Mayberry assumed the presi- facilities into a model island village with the Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, dency of Local 522 and quickly established lowest crime rate, the finest streets, and one today I am introducing legislation which ad- himself as one of our community's most influ- of Guam's most extensive community activity dresses an extremely important issueÐpen- ential champions of labor. This position soon programs. sion portability. Today, there are 51 million led him to a variety of other important labor Born in 1921 to Concepcion Portusach American workers with no pension plan and and civic posts. Lorenzo and Henry Sakakibara, Mayor there are many others who lose their pensions Among these, Mr. Mayberry was a Sac- Portusach received formal education from sev- when they change jobs. Our society is ever ramento County Civil Service Commissioner eral institutions including the Guam High changing and one of these changes is job mo- from 1984 to 1994, chairing that important School, U.S. Naval Correspondence School, bility. It is much more common for individuals body for two terms. He has also been a mem- and the Marine Engineering School under the to have several jobs than in the past.

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E11 Unfortunately, when individuals change jobs, even with regard to the most ordinary, every- US-PRC relations and that Taipei hopes that they are not able to continue the same level day occurrences. Joe's life illustrates the pro- the US will abide by the Taiwan Relations Act of pension benefits. This fact is especially true found effects that result from love and perse- and its regulations regarding arms sales to if the individual's pension plan is a defined verance. Joe, I salute your most recent ac- Taipei. Moreover, he hopes that the US will benefit plan. Today, I am introducing legisla- complishment and offer my best wishes to you not change its consistent position on the sov- tion which takes steps towards improving pen- and your family for continued success. ereignty of Taiwan, since the US has never sion portability upon employment separation. f recognized that the PRC enjoys sovereignty The legislation improves pension portability for over Taiwan. both defined benefit and defined contribution TAIWAN STANDS TALL Minister Hu also drew my attention to the plans. FINANCIALLY AND POLITICALLY trade relations between Taipei and the US. For defined contribution plans, the legisla- Citing Taiwan's purchase of American agricul- tion reduces the current vesting period of five HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON tural exports as one example of the strong years for employer contributions to three OF NEW YORK trade relations between the two countries, he years. For both defined benefit plans and de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mentioned Taiwan is the fifth largest market for American agricultural exports. In 1996 Tai- fined contribution plans, the legislation re- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 quires the employer to offer the employee the wan's imports of American agricultural prod- option of receiving a lump sum distribution to Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, during the ucts were US$2.9 billion; by contrast, the PRC an individual retirement account (IRA). The January recess I had an opportunity to visit is the seventh largest market for American ag- employer has to make this offer to the em- the Republic of China on Taiwan. I met with ricultural exports. Taiwan, in fact, is one of the ployee within 90 days of termination of em- President Lee Teng-hui, Foreign Minister most important markets for US goods. ployment. The employee does not have to Jason Hu, and other leaders. We discussed a Apart from strong trade relations between take this option because in some situations number of interesting issues. Taiwan and the US, Minister Hu stressed that this would not be the best option for the em- One issue was the current financial turmoil the peoples of Taiwan and the United States ployee. affecting Asia. It is interesting to note that Tai- share the same system of values. Taiwan's The lump sum would be directly transferred wan, so far, has remained relatively unscathed democratization has gained recognition from to an IRA. These funds would be subject to a and has stood out as one of the few strong the American public and he hopes that the higher penalty than the current law penalty of Asian economies. It has close to $90 billion of United States will continue to treat both Tai- 10 percent for withdrawals made prior to the foreign currency deposits. Its banking sector is wan and the Chinese mainland fairly and taxpayer reaching age 591¤2. Withdrawals not as exposed as other economies to real es- make efforts for Taiwan and the mainland to would be subject to a 25 percent penalty for tate and stock market speculation. Its currency settle the reunification issue peacefully. the first two years and then it would be 10 has depreciated 20 percent against the dollar I was very impressed with Taiwan's financial percent. These penalties are the same pen- but will remain stable. and political development. And Mr. Speaker, a alties as for simple IRAs. The 10 percent pen- The Taiwan economic miracle has shown little history is in order as well. You know, Tai- alty would be waived for the three allowable resilience and dynamism during the past wan is one of the best friends America has purposes under current law which are first months of Asian meltdown. The economic ever had. Back during the Cold War, we in time purchase of a home, costs of higher edu- growth rate for Taiwan in 1997 reached 6.72 America really didn't have a more steadfast cation, and medical expenses. percent, the highest in 5 years. Taiwan's eco- ally in our struggle against Communism than The legislation waives the 10 percent pen- nomic vitality can also be seen in its low for- the people of Taiwan. They were integral in stopping the spread of alty for withdrawals made before age 591¤2 for eign debts. Its total foreign debt amounts to individuals who have received 12 weeks of un- less than $100 million. that deadly system in Asia, and for that we employment compensation. This provision is Taiwan's economic stability stemmed mainly owe them a debt of gratitude. to help those who have lost their job and need from sound planning for strong growth and de- And with the successive free elections over to use their retirement savings to make ends velopment, financial reform, economic liberal- the past few years, the obvious respect for meet during difficult financial times. ization, and the acceleration of privatization. human rights that is evidenced there, and the f The Financial Times of London and the good neighborly policy they follow in foreign Asian Wall Street Journal recently described affairs, it is obvious to all honest and well- TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH PICCONE, Taiwan as the ``Switzerland of the Orient.'' meaning people that the Republic of China on UNICO HONOREE OF THE YEAR Such accolades about Taiwan speak volumes Taiwan, and not the Communist dictatorship in about the strength and vitality of Taiwan's Beijing, represents the correct model for the HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE economy and Taiwan's potential to become a future of Chinese civilization. This will remain OF PENNSYLVANIA full-fledged developed economy by the turn of true no matter what kind of reforms the regime in Beijing attempts, and no matter what kind of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the century. President Lee, Foreign Minister Hu and I policy the West pursues vis-aÁ-vis that regime, Tuesday, January 27, 1998 also discussed Taiwan's relations with the as long as the Communists remain in power. Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to put mainland. Taipei has reiterated its ``three nos'' Mr. Speaker, after my trip, I am more con- a face and a name to the spirit that embodies and ``three musts'' policies toward the Chinese vinced than ever that Taiwan is one of the few one of the strengths of our country: community mainland. The ``three nos'' refer to no Taiwan true democracies in Asia worthy of our sup- involvement. Community involvement that independence, no hasty unification and no port. stems from a life of dedication and determina- confrontation. The ``three musts'' are the main- f tion. It is a distinct privilege to extend my con- tenance of peace, the continuation of ex- TRIBUTE TO EDUARDO PALACIOS gratulations to Joe Piccone, Unico Honoree of changes and the search for a win-win situation the Year. that benefits both Taiwan and the mainland. For many, Joe represents the optimum re- Foreign Minister Hu told me that Taipei and HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN sponse to the question ``What could be?''. A Peking must learn to treat each other with re- OF CALIFORNIA child from Civitella, Joe created success in the spect and work toward collective cooperation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States in part due to the strength pro- Taipei has always kept its door open for nego- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 vided by his culture and customs, and his ac- tiating with Peking and that cross-strait talks Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to tions have served to improve the environment should be resumed as soon as possible. pay tribute to my good friend Eduardo and the lives of others. It is fitting that such an Foreign Minister Hu, the former ROC rep- Palacios, who for 27 years has been a bona outstanding organization recognize the exam- resentative in Washington, is young and ener- fide hero to hundreds if not thousands of im- ple Joe Piccone sets for commitment to excel- getic. During the last three months as his na- migrants in the San Fernando Valley. In 1971, lence. Sharing Joe's Italian heritage, I am ex- tion's top diplomat, he has traveled to Africa, Eduardo started an immigrant rights and re- tremely proud to call the honoree a friend and consolidated friendship and relations for his source clinic in a tiny one-room office in the greatly appreciate having this opportunity to country worldwide. In my conversations with City of San Fernando. Today these kinds of express my sincere respect for him. him, he discussed the importance of Taiwan- centers are common, but that wasn't the case Businessman, husband and father, or friend; US relations. in the early 1970s. Joe brings an enthusiasm that underscores Minister Hu reminded me that Taipei has no Eduardo was motivated by the humanitarian the importance of engaging yourself in life intention of interfering with the development of concerns and a strong sense of Chicano

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 E12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 1998 pride. He witnessed Mexican immigrants who ``Marcher's Award'' for his contributions to the done for this country, but also by remembering were being exploited by unscrupulous busi- struggle for equality of civil rights. As the first what they sacrificed to achieve that goal. For nesses. Language and culture prevented African-American County Prosecutor in the many families in Southwestern Pennsylvania, many from seeking or receiving help. By offer- State of Indiana, Bernie has been an out- like mine, who have family members that ing his service, Eduardo filled a huge need. standing professional in his fight for the civil served during wartime, we are reminded every Soon after opening, the clinic moved into a rights of all minorities and women. He has day about these sacrifices. room with a couple of desks and file cabinets been a role model for our young people and Late last year, a resident of my district, Liz in Santa Rosa Church. The clinic adopted the an outspoken and issue-oriented leader in the Mowry of Munhall, Pennsylvania, gave a very name Immigration Services of Santa Rosa. justice system. In addition, Mr. Curtis Strong special gift to the Pittsburgh community. Her Using a corps of dedicated volunteers, received the 1998 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. contribution will not only help to honor our vet- Eduardo expanded the clinic to include job re- ``Drum Major Award'' for his outstanding con- erans, but it will also help our entire nation un- ferrals, medical assistance, food and shelter. tributions to fighting segregation. Curtis has derstand and remember the supreme sac- He was doing everything possible to provide held leadership roles with both the NAACP rifices they made during wartime in order to his clients with the tools to make a good living and the Fair Share Organization, in which he protect the freedoms we enjoy today. in this country. has demonstrated against racial injustices in This gift was many personal possessions It's hard to believe that Eduardo was doing housing, education, employment, and police owned by her father during his service in this work while employed full-time at Harshaw brutality. Curtis was also a top labor union offi- World War I, which Ms. Mowry donated to the Chemicals. In 1983, he left his job with cial who fought for minority inclusion in union Soldiers and Sailors Memorial in Pittsburgh, Harshaw to devote himself to assisting immi- leadership, skilled crafts jobs, and seniority the Commonwealth's, and the nation's second grants. Two years later Immigration Services appreciation. Both Bernard Carter and Curtis largest veterans' museum. These items are of Santa Rosa was accredited by the Board of Strong should be applauded for their important significant for many reasons. Immigration Appeals, which led to more cli- civil rights efforts in Northwest Indiana. One of the most impressive features is the I would also like to recognize the following ents. The timing could not have been better; excellent condition of the items, given their Tolleston Junior High School students: Janne' new arrivals were now coming to Southern age. In fact, the centerpiece of the collection Bryant, Antoinette Correa, Tiffany Finch, California from Central America as well as is a military uniform, now over 80 years old, in Brandi Frith, Lakisha Girder, Leyona Greer, Mexico. museum-quality shape. Other items Ms. Damara Hamlin, Ayonna Hood, Leah Johnson, Mowry is giving to the Memorial are WWI Immigration Services of Santa Rosa is a Jacleen Joiner, Candice Jones, Taariq Mu- family affair. In 1988, Eduardo hired his photos and a copy of the diary her father kept hammad, Ayashia Muhammad, Ilisha Muham- during his service. daughter, Victoria Aldina, as Assistant Execu- mad, Reneda Pryor, Whitney Sullivan, David tive Director; three years later his son, Carl These items are also historically significant Suggs, Courtney Williams, and Joey Willis. because of their owner. Sergeant William Ed- Alan, joined the organization as Administrative These distinguished students are members of Director. Together the Palacios have been a ward ``Doc'' Handschuh, Ms. Mowry's father, the Tolleston Junior High School Spell Bowl was a member of Company 3, the lst Air Serv- godsend for Spanish-speaking immigrants. Team, which won the 1997 Indiana State Bowl I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting ice Mechanical Regiment. His work included Championship in spelling. In addition, the fol- servicing planes flown by WWI flying ace Ed- Eduardo Palacios, a leader in the effort to im- lowing students from Northwest Indiana won prove the lives of immigrants. His compassion, ward Rickenbacher, who some consider to be the 1997 ``I Have A Dream'' Youth Assembly one of the best, and most famous, pilots in sensitivity and extraordinary energy inspire us essay contest this past July in Little Rock, Ar- history. all. I am proud to be his friend. kansas: Dayna Maria Ingram, of West Side f However, the most important thing Sergeant High School; Wesley Adam Gordon, of St. Mi- Handschuh left his family was not his service chael School; Katherine R. Rzepka, of THE SPIRIT OF DR. KING LIVES memorabilia, but the pride he felt for his serv- Andrean High School; Tavetta Pulliam, of Hor- ON ice, and his country. While these lessons can- ace Mann High School; and Daniel J. Davis, not be hung in a museum, they live in the of Valparaiso High School. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY The accomplishments of these outstanding minds and hearts of Sergeant Handschuh's family. OF INDIANA individuals are a reflection of their hard work Liz Mowry and her family have kept her fa- and dedication to scholarship. Their scholastic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ther's wartime memories as a reminder of his Tuesday, January 27, 1998 effort and rigorous approach to learning have made them the best in the State and in the service. Now, these rare pieces of American Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, earlier this Nation. They have also brought pride to them- history can teach us all more about the young month, we celebrated the birth of Dr. Martin selves, their families, their schools and their Americans that fought in the early years of this Luther King, Jr. Reflecting on his life and communities. Their success is also a credit to century to protect this nation's future. work, I was reminded of the challenges that the outstanding ability and leadership of their I add my sincere gratitude to that of the en- democracy poses to us and the delicacy of lib- teachers. In particular, Margaret Hymes and tire Pittsburgh community for the gift Ms. erty. Dr. King's life, and, unfortunately, his vi- Charles Wells should be commended for the Mowry has bestowed on the Soldiers and Sail- cious murder, should remind all of us that we devotion they have demonstrated as coaches ors Memorial. Our community has a long his- must continually work and, if necessary, fight, for the Tolleston Junior High Spell Bowl Team. tory of honoring military service, and her dona- to secure and protect our freedoms. Dr. King, Though very different in nature, the achieve- tion will continue that tradition, giving all Me- in his courage to act, his willingness to meet ment of all these individuals reflects many of morial visitor's the opportunity to learn more challenges, and his ability to achieve, em- the same attributes that Dr. King possessed, about the veterans of WWI. bodied all that is good and true in that battle as well as the values he espoused. Like Dr. f for liberty. King, these individuals saw challenges and TRIBUTE TO LEE WELINSKY The spirit of Dr. King lives on in many of the rose to the occasion. They set goals and citizens in communities throughout our nation. worked to achieve them. Mr. Speaker, I urge HON. JULIAN C. DIXON It lives on in the people whose actions reflect you and my other colleagues to join me in OF CALIFORNIA the spirit of resolve and achievement that will commending their initiative, resolve, and dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help move our country into the 21st century. In cation. particular, several distinguished individuals f Tuesday, January 27, 1998 from Indiana's First Congressional District CONTRIBUTION BY LIZ MOWRY TO Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call to the were recognized during the 19th annual Dr. THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS attention of the Congress the accomplish- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast on MEMORIAL ments of Lee Welinsky, a constituent and Monday, January 19, 1998, at the Gary Gen- friend whose life and commitment to her family esis Center in Gary, Indiana. In the past year, and community has exemplified the very best these individuals have, in their own ways, HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE spirit of American citizenship. On Saturday, OF PENNSYLVANIA acted with courage, met challenges, and used February 7, Lee's many friends and admirers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their abilities to reach goals and enhance their will gather at the Red Lion Hotel in Culver communities. Tuesday, January 27, 1998 City, California to honor her on her 70th birth- Lake County Prosecutor, the Honorable Ber- Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, we honor our vet- day. It is a pleasure to join them in paying trib- nard Carter, was honored with the 1998 erans not only by recognizing what they have ute to her.

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E13 Lee has led a rich and remarkable life which us all. I know that my colleagues join me in Advisory Council of the East Texas State Uni- began in 1928 when she was born in Indian- honoring her many achievements and con- versity. apolis, Indiana to parents who were immi- tributions and in wishing her a very happy He resides in Greenville, Texas and is a grants from Eastern Europe. She spent her 70th birthday. deacon at the Ridgecrest Baptist Church, past childhood in Brooklyn, New York. An excellent f treasurer and member of the Board of Direc- student, she was valedictorian of her junior tors of Dallas Bible College, and has served high school class at P.S. 109. TRIBUTE TO A. LOWELL LAWSON, on the Industrial Development Fund Board for In 1943, Lee's parents moved to Los Ange- JR., BUSINESS LEADER, PATRIOT the city of Greenville, Texas. les, where in 1945 she graduated from Susan AND SERVANT OF THE UNITED Mr. Lawson is married to the former Carol Miller Dorsey High School at the age of 16. It STATES OF AMERICA Few of Apalachee, Georgia. They have two was at this time that she explored her interest sons, Andrew Lowell, III and Steven Bryan, in flying. It was her mother's concern for her HON. RALPH M. HALL and seven grandchildren. safety that persuaded her to quit flying to con- OF TEXAS I cannot imagine any person being more centrate on her studies at Los Angeles Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES successfulÐmore productiveÐand yet so ca- munity College. However, when World War II Tuesday, January 27, 1998 pable of friendship. I am very lucky to be a ended she was unable to continue her studies friend of Lowell and of his family. as she would have liked because of the many Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is with Mr. Speaker, fellow colleagues, please join schedule changes required to accommodate a great deal of personal pleasure that I recog- me in paying tribute to the exemplary accom- the returning veterans. nize the major accomplishments of an individ- plishments of Mr. A. Lowell Lawson, for a life- It was in 1947 that Lee met and fell in love ual who dedicated his career to serving the in- time of achievements as a business leader, with Jack Welinsky, and the following year terests of our country by strengthening our na- patriot, and servant of the United States of they were married. Their first child, Howard, tional security for the past 37 years. America. was born a year later, and their daughter, On January 1, 1998 Mr. A. Lowell Lawson f Sandra followed in 1954. During these years will retire as Chairman and Chief Executive she devoted herself to raising a family. De- Officer of Raytheon E-Systems. Under Mr. COMMEMORATION OF SAC- spite those demands, she helped Jack with his Lawson's leadership, E-Systems has contrib- RAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY auto supply business and supported Howard uted vitally to the effectiveness of the national DISTRICT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY and Sandra through college at UCLA. intelligence community. In doing so, E-Sys- In 1976, Lee suffered the loss of her hus- tems contributed substantially to the United HON. VIC FAZIO band Jack and her mother. In the wake of that States being victorious in the Cold WarÐand OF CALIFORNIA loss, she decided that at age 48, it was time in keeping us ever vigilant even today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to resume her formal education, this time at Mr. Lawson currently is a Raytheon Com- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 West Los Angeles College. As with every im- pany Executive Vice President and a member portant undertaking, she pursued it with great of Raytheon's Board of Directors since 1995. Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise commitment and determination. That commit- Mr. Lawson has served as head of E-Sys- today to commemorate and celebrate the re- ment and determination enabled her to grad- tems since August 1994. Prior to that he was cent 50th anniversary of Sacramento's non- uate with honors with an Associate of Arts de- President and CEO, beginning January 1994. profit, community-owned electric companyÐ gree in 1981, and in 1984 she graduated Cum In April of 1989, Mr. Lawson was elected the Sacramento Municipal Utility DistrictÐ Laude from California State University, President and Chief Operating Officer. commonly known as SMUD. Domiguez Hills with a Bachelor of Science de- Mr. Lawson was born on January 16, 1938 Dissatisfied with high electric rates, on July gree in Accounting. In 1989, at the age of 62, in Macon, Georgia. He graduated from Warner 2, 1923, Sacramento voters overcame tremen- Lee graduated from the University of West Los Robins High School in Warner Robins, Geor- dous opposition to approve the creation of Angeles School of Law with a Juris Doctor de- gia in 1956. SMUD. Although SMUD became a legal entity gree and later passed the bar on her first at- After graduating from the University of Geor- in 1923, it was another 23 years before the tempt. gia with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics courts upheld the District's right to supply Lee is currently an attorney with the Santa in 1960, Mr. Lawson served as a contract power to the capital region. On New Year's Monica Rent Control Agency, where her ex- price analyst at Warner Robins Logistics Cen- Eve 1946, SMUD began operations. pertise in landlord-tenant issues has made her ter, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Throughout its history, SMUD has survived a vital resource. She has been honored by the Mr. Lawson joined E-Systems in 1964 as numerous challenges: fighting to restore Culver City Council for her work on the Culver supervisor of proposal and cost analysis and power during floods and windstorms, teaching City Rent Control Board. She is also a volun- later became manager of cost and services in customers how to conserve power during the teer attorney at the Bet Tzedek legal clinic the Greenville Division. He was assigned to energy crisis of the 1970's, and successfully where she counsels low income people with the corporate staff as manager of corporate fi- responding to the closure of Rancho Seco nu- landlord-tenant problems. nancial controls in 1965. He was promoted to clear power plant in 1989. And through it all, Throughout her busy and active life, Lee director of corporate financial controls in 1969, SMUD has remained true to its customers. It has always been involved in politics and the and in 1970 became vice president-finance has consistently sought and developed new debate over public policy. She has served as and division controller at the Memcor Division and environmentally friendly sources of power. a member of the Culver City Planning Com- in Huntington, Indiana. Early in 1973 he was It has educated the public on energy con- mission, President of the Culver City Demo- named Vice President and Corporate Control- servation and efficiency when it became a crit- cratic Club, and President of her union at the ler of E-Systems. He was promoted to the po- ical national problem. SMUD is currently rec- City of Santa Monica Rent Control Agency. In sition of Vice President and General Manager ognized as an industry leader in energy effi- 1994 she was honored as ``Democrat of the of the Greenville Division in 1978. ciency and in renewable energy. Year'' by her Assembly District Democratic Mr. Lawson was named Senior Vice Presi- For several years, SMUD has been invest- Committee. She is currently a delegate to the dent and group executive of the Aircraft Sys- ing in renewable energy sources such as solar Democratic State Convention, and has been tems Group in 1983. In April 1987, he was and geothermal power plants. Other strategic elected to serve on the Executive Board of the elected to the position of Executive Vice Presi- planning on the part of SMUD, such as ag- California Democratic Party. dent, and served in that capacity until his elec- gressive power-purchasing throughout the In her modest way Lee would insist that her tion as President and COO. western U.S., has kept customer rates con- greatest accomplishment has been her family. His service is exemplified in his support and stant since 1990. SMUD has committed itself As with all her other important endeavors, she participation as a member of the Air Force As- to hold customer rates constant until 2001, has embraced the role of grandmother to sociation, American Defense Preparedness then reduce them by as much as 20 percent. Sandra's two children, Jennifer and David, Association, Association of the United States In California beginning this year, customers with enthusiasm. She continues to be involved Army, Armed Forces Communications and will begin to have a choice of electric sup- in their lives and with them she indulges her Electronics Association, Association of Old plierÐsimilar to how they currently choose great love of travel. Crows, and Navy League of the United States. their long-distance telephone company. Last Mr. Speaker, Lee Welinsky is an exceptional He has served on the University of Texas at summer, SMUD became the first utility in Cali- individual whose life of service to her family Dallas Engineering School Advisory Board, fornia to begin offering customers a choice. A and her community stands as an example for and was previously a member of the Business limited number of customers, whose combined

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 E14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 1998 electricity usage will add up to 100 megawatts It is important we do as much as possible HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED of SMUD'S total 2000 megawatts of peak to help individuals save for retirement. Many CAREER OF RALPH VAUGHN usage, is opened to competition allowing cus- use IRAs as their sole source of private sav- tomers to buy power from a supplier of their ings for retirement. The $2,000 limit has not choice. By moving months ahead of the other been adjusted since 1981. This is a saving for HON. BART GORDON utilities, SMUD gained valuable experience, retirement. OF TENNESSEE learning the impact of competition on cus- I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this leg- tomers and on SMUD operations. islation. During the 105th Congress, I look for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SMUD's commitment to the Sacramento ward to enacting legislation which will improve Tuesday, January 27, 1998 area goes beyond merely providing electrical our current pension system. power. From its inception. SMUD has recog- nized its responsibility to return something to The last provision of the bill addresses a Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, it goes without the community it serves. Last year, as part of provision of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. saying that in Rutherford County, when some- the District's Employee Volunteer Program, The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 includes a one hears the words, ``My friend, my friend,Ð employees volunteered over 2,300 hours and provision which allows an employer to volun- are you excited?,'' one can only expect to be raised $20,000 to assist non-profit organiza- tarily cash-out employees from pension plans greeted by the jovial and gregarious, Mr. tions in the Sacramento area. In partnership upon termination of employment if the amount Ralph Vaughn. Eleven years ago, we were with the Sacramento Tree Foundation, SMUD is less than $5,000. My legislation would re- fortunate enough to find someone of his cali- customers have planted more than 200,000 quire this sum to be placed in an IRA. The ber and talents to tackle the challenges facing trees in Sacramento since the program began purpose of this provision is to lock up this Rutherford County and the Chamber of Com- in 1990. SMUD is also aiding in the economic money for retirement savings. This sum was merce. development of the Capital Region. By offering not taxable income for the employee because Today, I rise to honor the distinguished ca- competitive economic development rates, it was earmarked for retirement. This provision reer of the retiring Rutherford County Cham- SMUD has helped attract and retain success- would allow the funds to be used for retire- ber of Commerce President, and one of the ful companies such as Campbell Soup, Blue ment. most enthusiastic individuals I know, Mr. Diamond, Packard Bell, Kikkoman and JVC. In I urge my colleagues to review and cospon- Ralph Vaughn. the past five years, SMUD has helped to at- sor this legislation. Pension portability is a se- When Ralph joined the Rutherford County tract or retain 13,000 jobs during a period of rious issue and this legislation makes strides economic recession. SMUD is also trying to Chamber of Commerce in 1986, the organiza- towards improving it. Among all distributions tion had two employees and an annual operat- create a cluster of electric vehicle-related busi- that occur at job change, 33 percent result in nesses at the McClellan Air Force Base which ing budget of less than $100,000. Now, under an IRA rollover, 7 percent are rolled over to a his leadership, the chamber has seen mem- is slated to close in 2001. McClellan is the new employee plan, and 60 percent are largest industrial center in Northern California bership double, staff increase to twelve and cashed out. We need to impose these statis- the operating budget grow to over $700,000. and offers a sophisticated array of high-tech tics and the legislation I am introducing today services that can be contracted by private will do this. Enclosed is a summary of the leg- Probably the single greatest accomplish- companies. islation. ment for which Ralph will be remembered is I ask my colleagues to join me in recogniz- the recent transition of the Chamber office ing the Sacramento Municipal Utility District on SUMMARY OF PENSION IMPROVEMENT ACT from a log Cabin to its new 10,000 square foot its 50th year and we wish them continued suc- Section 1. Short Title.—This legislation is State of the Art facility. cess as they approach the 21st century and entitled the ‘‘Pension Improvement Act of Ralph has been a driving force in preparing the new competitive environment in the elec- 1998’’. Rutherford Countians for the challenges of an tric power industry. Section 2. Faster Vesting for Employer expanding economy and continued growth. It f Contribution to Defined Contribution was Ralph's innovations and hard work that INDEXING FOR INFLATION $2,000 Plans.—Reduced vesting from five to three helped push tourism from a $34 million a year years for employer contributions to defined LIMIT FOR IRA CONTRIBUTIONS industry to over $110 million dollars today. It contribution plans. Allows an option instead was also Ralph's vision that helped concep- of 3 year vesting the following schedule: at 1 HON. RICHARD E. NEAL year, 20 percent at 2 years 40 percent, at 3 tualize a long range economic development strategy for growth in Rutherford County, OF MASSACHUSETTS years 60 percent, at 4 years 80 percent, and at 5 years 100 percent. known as Rutherford 20/20. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Section 3. Employers Required to Permit Ralph has not only helped Rutherford Coun- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Rollovers to Individual Retirement Plans ty grow, but he also never forgot his home- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, Within 3 Months After Separation from Serv- town of Smithville, Tennessee. Before coming today I am introducing legislation to help those ice.—Employer required within 90 days of to head the Rutherford County Chamber of termination of employment to offer em- who do not have employer sponsored pension Commerce, Ralph had a distinguished career plans. I agree with Federal Reserve Chairman ployee their pension benefits to be rolled over into an IRA. The employee is not re- in the broadcasting industry which had him Alan Greenspan that our biggest economic quired to take this option. Withdrawals be- managing a successful AM/FM station in problem is our low national saving rate. Since fore the taxpayer reach age 59 and 1⁄2 from Smithville. August of 1997, Americans have been setting the rollover IRA are subject to a 25 percent However, this is not all Ralph did to help his aside only 3.8 percent of their personal in- penalty for the first two years and then 10 come. percent. Current law is a 10 percent penalty community. Back in 1971, he and a small The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 included on early withdrawals. As under current law, group of community leaders founded the now tax incentives to increase personal saving. the 10 percent penalty would be waived for internationally famous Fiddler's Jamboree in This new law expanded individual retirement withdrawals for first time purchase of a Smithville. This event has grown from about home, costs of higher education, and medical 8,000 attendees to over 110,000 in 1996 and accounts (IRAs) and created the Roth IRA. expenses. Under the new Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, was recently named the Official Jamboree and an individual may contribute $2,000 to either a Section 4. Penalty-Free Distributions from Crafts festival of the State of Tennessee. Individual Retirement Plans to Unemployed traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. This $2,000 limit Ralph's cheerful smile will surely be missed Individuals.—The 10 percent penalty would has not been increased since 1981. be waived for withdrawals made if the tax- by the folks at the Chamber, but one thing is This legislation would simply index the payer has received unemployment compensa- for sure he has left an indelible mark on both $2,000 limit for inflation in $500 increments. tion for twelve weeks. the success and growth of our community. I The $2,000 limit would just be increased just Section 5. Involuntary Cash-outs Per- am sure he will never stop making new friends for traditional IRAs and not Roth IRAs. The mitted Only if Distribution Rolled to an and promoting Rutherford County. It has truly reason for this is traditional IRAs have lower IRA.—Involuntary cash-outs of less than been a privilege to work with this man, and I income limits and are designed to help those $5,000 need to be rolled over directly into an wish him the best of luck in his new endeav- who do not have employer pension plans. IRA. ors.

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E15 ROLLIN POST chaplains, who, over 50 years ago, bravely Purple Heart at a ceremony at Fort Meyer, VA gave their own lives in the icy waters of the in 1944. A chapel in Philadelphia honoring HON. ANNA G. ESHOO North Atlantic so that others might live on. The their heroic act of selflessness was dedicated chaplainsÐGeorge L. Fox and Clark V. Pol- by President Truman in February of 1951, and OF CALIFORNIA ing, Protestant ministers; Alexander D. Goode, the chaplains were posthumously awarded a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a rabbi; and John P. Washington, a Catholic Special Medal of Heroism in January of 1951 Tuesday, January 27, 1998 priestÐoffered their life vests to four other by President Kennedy. Additionally, a memo- men aboard the U.S.A.T. Dorchester after the Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rial fountain at the National Memorial Park out- ship had been torpedoed by a German U-boat side of Washington, DC was constructed in honor my friend and veteran political reporter in the early-mourning hours of February 3, Rollin Post, who recently retired as an analyst 1955 to attest to their extraordinary act of 1943. courage. for KRON-TV in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Dorchester, carrying 902 servicemen, Since entering journalism in 1952 as a copy On February 1st, the chaplains will be hon- merchant seamen and civilian workers, was ored in services by the Rockland County boy with CBS Radio in Hollywood, Rollin Post one of three ships in the SG±19 convoy travel- has become well known for his passion for American Legion and the Orange County ling from Newfoundland, across the Atlantic, American Legion. In Rockland County the politics, for his sound reporting, and for his in- toward a U.S. Army base on the coast of sights into the issues confronting our nation services will be held at the Cavalry Baptist Greenland. The risk involved in the triad's Church; in Orange County they will be held at and the world. From 1961 to 1973, he con- journey was well-known: the area was con- the First Baptist Church of Middletown. centrated on political and general assignment stantly patrolled by German U-boats, and the Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join reporting for KPIX-TV in San Francisco and Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, a second ship in became the Bay Area's first full time political the convoy, had hours before the attack spot- in the commemoration of the chaplains' heroic reporter toward the end of that time. Mr. Post ted a German submarine with its sonar. act of courage which we commemorate spent the next six years at San Francisco pub- In the moments just after midnight on Feb- throughout this month. lic television station KQED, where he worked ruary 3rd, as the Dorchester crept within 15 f on news programs A Closer Look and News- miles of its final destination, the ship's captain, room. In September 1979, Mr. Post joined Hans J. Danielsen, noticed a German U-boat TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM RUSSELL, KRON-TV as a political editor. He provided fast approaching on the horizon. At 12:55 of FOUNDER OF KELLY SERVICES election night commentary for the station and that same morning the German submarine became best known as co-host of KRON's fired a series of torpedoes, which struck the HON. SANDER M. LEVIN Sunday morning public affairs program, Cali- Dorchester well below the water-line, injuring OF MICHIGAN fornia This Week, which has given Bay Area the ship beyond all repair. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viewers political insight on local, state, and na- Many men were killed instantly from the im- tional issues from newsmakers around the pact of the blast; many othersÐincluding Tuesday, January 27, 1998 world. those seriously injured by the initial barrage, Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to There have been many special moments in and the chaplainsÐwould go down with the honor the memory of Mr. William Russell Mr. Post's career. He covered fourteen na- ship. As the water poured in through the bat- Kelly, founder of Russell Kelly Office Service, tional political conventions, spent a week in tered starboard side it became clear that the and founder of this modern temporary help in- Cuba reporting on trade, tourism, and Amer- supply of life jackets was insufficient, and it dustry. Mr. Kelly died Saturday, January 3 at ican hijackers in 1978, and covered the Phil- was into the ensuing scene of chaos, despair, his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was ippine elections in 1986. As a result of his out- and disbelief that the chaplains contributed 92. standing work, he was given the prestigious their fearless ray of light which shone through In 1946, single-handedly, Russ Kelly found- Broadcast Preceptor Award from the 32nd An- the darkness. ed a new industry in a Detroit storefront. It nual San Francisco State University Broadcast When the dearth of life jackets was re- began as an accommodation to employers to Industry Conference for his Outstanding Con- vealed, the chaplains readily and without fill in for vacationing or sick employees, and tributions to the Industry. A year later, he was question removed their own and gave them to also to supplement regular staff during short- four frightened young men; as the Dorchester one of three media figures honored by the term workloads. In the early days most of the then began to go down, the chaplains stayed Coro Foundation for influential participation in temporary employees were women secretar- beside the injured men, and offered prayers the public arena. In 1991, Mr. Post received ies, hence the name ``Kelly Girls'' soon be- for those who had died and were injured in the the Outstanding Journalism Award from Sigma came a trademark around the world. Society wreckage. It is a testament to their own faith Delta Chi, the professional journalism frater- has moved far beyond this confined role for and to their overarching love of man that the nity. women and so has the company; today, tens chaplainsÐrepresentatives of three distinct re- Although Mr. Post has retired from KRON- of thousands of professional and technical ligious creedsÐwere united in the end as one TV and California This Week, the people of women and men have joined others in Kelly petitioner before God. When the deck slanted the Bay Area are fortunate that he has de- Services. into the water and the chaplains breathed their cided to continue hosting Our World This Beginning as a fledgling company totaling Week, an international news show produced final breaths they were seen by survivors with their arms linked together in a final symbol of $848.00 in sales in its first year, Kelly Services by Bay TV in cooperation with the World Af- has grown today to a Fortune 500 and a fairs Council of Northern California. their unity of faith and vision. As stated by Francis B. Thorton in his epic, Sea of Glory: Forbes 500 company, with annual sales ap- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me The Magnificent Story of the Four Chaplains: proaching $4 billion. Annually, this Troy, Michi- in honoring Rollin Post for his exceptionally ``Catholic, Jew and Protestant; each proved gan-based company provides the services of distinguished career in journalism and wish that night that courage knows no distinction of more than 750,000 of its employees through him our congressional best as he continues creed, bravery no division of caste.'' more than 1,500 company offices in 50 states providing the San Francisco Bay Area with his Of the 902 men who boarded the Dor- and 16 countries. superb insights on the great issues of our chester on February 2, 1943, 672 died, leav- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me times. ing 230 survivors. The legacy of the four chap- in honoring the ingenuity and the memory of f lains, however, will forever live on through the this entrepreneurial pioneer. Indeed, when Russ Kelly was asked how he wanted to be THE FOUR CHAPLAINS hearts and minds of the American people. For the qualities which their story definesÐhope, remembered, he said, ``Only as a pioneer.'' self-sacrifice, and inexorable faithÐare the I extend my sincere sympathy to Russell HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN qualities which define true American heroes. It Kelly's wife, Margaret, his son, Terence E. OF NEW YORK is for this reason that the four courageous Adderley, who joined the company in 1958 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chaplains must not be forgotten, lest the at- and became its President in 1967 and who tributes which they so thoroughly represent be has now succeeded Mr. Kelly as Chairman of Tuesday, January 27, 1998 forgotten as well. the Board of the Company, his daughter-in- Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to take this The four Army chaplains were posthumously law, Mary Beth and his six grandchildren, and opportunity to honor the legacy of the four awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and three great-grandchildren.

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 E16 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 1998 TRIBUTE TO JAMES B. HUNTER IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM LYLES ergy with neighborhood improvement groups and programs for youth in our community. HON. IKE SKELTON They gain strength, hope and leadership skills HON. JAMES P. MORAN through united community involvement. OF MISSOURI OF VIRGINIA Through Microsociety setting, students are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able to choose jobs in their area of interest. Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Mr. Speaker, I have the privilege of rep- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to resenting the 16th district of New York where Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise say a special word in tribute to the late William the Henry Lou Gehrig Intermediate School today to honor the life of James B. Hunter, a R. (Bill) Lyles, a former circuit clerk for Pettis Microsociety is located and I am delighted by longtime member of the Arlington, Virginia, County, Missouri. its success. County Board, who passed away on January A native of Sedalia, MO, Lyles graduated I ask my colleagues to join me in paying 5. from Smith-Cotton High School in 1943. After tribute the Henry Lou Gehrig Intermediate Jim Hunter embodied what many of us high school, he served his nation in the United School Microsociety, to the administration and strive our entire lives to achieveÐa compas- States Army, fighting in both World War II and faculty, and to the students, whose ambition sionate and effective blend of civic activism the Korean War. In between his military serv- and hard work will make this great institution and public service that forms a lasting legacy. ice, Lyles became a small businessman, oper- a tremendous source of pride and success for years to come. Jim served on the Arlington County Board ating Lyles Cleaners from August 1947 to from 1990 until he retired, for health reasons, 1964. In 1966, Mr. Lyles was elected circuit last September. While on the Board, Jim clerk of Pettis County, MO. He was re-elected f to that post until his retirement on January 1, Hunter spoke up loudly and effectively for the HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVER- rights of those whose voices are often muted. 1995. As a lifelong civic leader, Bill Lyles made it SARY OF THE BIRTH OF GEORGE But his record of public service encom- his mission to participate in many community CHAFFEY JR. passes much more than those seven years as activities. He was a member of the First an elected official. This willingness to speak United Methodist Church, American Legion up for the dispossessed began long before Post No. 16, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post HON. JAY KIM Jim ever held elected office. Through years of No. 2591, Sedalia Lodge No. 236 AF&AM, OF CALIFORNIA community work, he had built his reputation as Missouri Circuit Clerks Association, Missouri IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a wise and dedicated public servant for years Child Support Association, Association of Re- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 before he gave Arlington voters the oppor- tired Missouri State Employees, and the Pettis tunity to endorse his leadership through elec- County Democrat Club. He was also a charter Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recog- tion. member of the Sedalia Chapter of Missouri nize and honor one of California's true pio- Throughout his life, Jim gave of his time to Jaycees. neersÐGeorge Chaffey Jr., on the 150th anni- raise money for groups like the United Way, Lyles is survived by his wife Davijean, three versary of his birth. and served on the boards of the Arlington sons, two daughters, one brother, and six George Chaffey Jr., who was born on Janu- County chapter of the American Red Cross grandchildren. ary 28, 1848, emigrated with his family to and the Veterans Memorial YMCA. He was a Mr. Speaker, Bill Lyles' military and public Southern California from Canada in 1880, former president of the Committee of 100, a service makes him a role model for young civil went on to found the communities of Etiwanda group of concerned Arlingtonians committed to leaders, and his closeness within the Sedalia and Ontario, as well as developing what are finding solutions to community challenges. He community will be greatly missed. now the cities of Ontario, Upland and Rancho founded the Arlington Housing Corporation, an f Cucamonga. Additionally Mr. Chaffey founded organization that works for low- and moderate- the California cities of Imperial, and Calexico, income housing and helps keep county teen- TRIBUTE TO THE HENRY LOU as well as the Australian Cities of Mildura and agers out of trouble. He served on numerous GEHRIG INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Renmark. county commissions dealing with issues as MICROSOCIETY ITS 1ST ANNUAL wide-ranging as law enforcement, fiscal af- CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY In Etiwanda, now a part of modern day Ran- fairs, and planning. cho Cucamonga, George Chaffey became the first person west of the Rocky Mountains to As a member of the County Board, he ´ HON. JOSE E. SERRANO design and install a hydroelectric power sys- served on committees of the Metropolitan OF NEW YORK tem to generate electricity that lit two towering Washington Council of Governments, including 3,000 candlepower arc lights on his property. a stint as chair of COG's transportation plan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ning board and service on boards dealing with Tuesday, January 27, 1998 The Chaffey-Garcia house in Rancho Cucamonga was the first in Southern Califor- airport noise abatement, human services, pub- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay lic safety, and the environment. nia to use Edison's electric incandescent tribute to the Henry Lou Gehrig Intermediate lamps. Chaffey also installed the world's first But aside from his generous contributions to School Microsociety, an invaluable Bronx insti- long-distance telephone lines, and founded the public service, Jim demonstrated his dedica- tution, which celebrated its 1st Annual Citizen- first mutual water company in California. tion to others in his private life as well. After ship Ceremony Wednesday, December 3, In Ontario, Chaffey integrated his four key he and his wife, Patricia, had three children of 1997 in the Rotunda of the Bronx County principles: wide-scale irrigation of the land, their own, they adopted a teenage girl who Building. construction of one main thoroughfare, estab- has fled her native Laos with an aunt and an Thanks to the efforts of some civic-minded lishment of Chaffey College as a branch of the uncle and who was living in a two-bedroom groups in the Bronx to meet the need for in- University of southern California and prohibi- apartment with 10 other people. This personal creased education facilities and better prepare tion of liquor sales. response to suffering was indicative of Jim the youth in the Bronix for real life, the Henry Hunter's life of purposeful compassion. Lou Gehrig Intermediate School Microsociety In 1901 George Chaffey designed and built A Marine Corps veteran, a loving husband, was established. In fact, the program prepares 150 miles of canal from the Colorado River to father and grandfather, a respected, indeed 6th grade students for high school after three Imperial California. beloved, public servant, Jim Hunter served as years. It gives them the opportunity to experi- In 1942, ten years after his death, the U.S. a role model for an entire generation of civic ence real life situations, explore career oppor- Navy launched a Liberty Ship in San Pedro activists who learned from him profound and tunities, become problem solvers, understand named the SS George Chaffey. lasting lessons about duty, responsibility, and the need for responsibility and develop leader- It is an honor to pay tribute to this dedicated integrity. His family, his friends, and his com- ship ability. individual who through his vision and foresight munity will miss him, but we will also remem- Mr. Speaker, the Henry Lou Gehrig Inter- helped to make the Inland Empire, and indeed ber his commitment to the less fortunate, and mediate School Microsociety also encourages California the dynamic and liveable places that in remembering, we will renew our own. the youth of our Bronx to share time and en- they are today.

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E17 ABORTION’S CHILDREN Consider, too, the young couple in the INTRODUCTION OF THE RHINOC- motel and the reasoning that may have left EROS AND TIGER CONSERVATION them free of any sense of sin or crime. If the REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998 HON. JIM TALENT accusations are true, what did they do that OF MISSOURI was wrong besides refuse to suck into life an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inconvenient baby? Isn’t that what the cul- HON. DON YOUNG ture they were born into, and grew to young OF ALASKA Tuesday, January 27, 1998 adulthood in, does? IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I think that’s the great ignored story— Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I request the fol- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 lowing eloquent article be inserted into the what we have done to our children by legaliz- ing abortion and championing it. The daily CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, today abortion stories and abortion polls and abor- I am pleased to introduce legislation to reau- tion editorials and abortion pictures and sto- [From the New York Times, Jan. 22, 1998] thorize a landmark conservation law known as (By Peggy Noonan) ries showing how the movement to ‘‘protect these rights’’ is faring—all this has drummed the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act. On the 25th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we into their heads the idea that human life is This historic legislation, which was enacted know certain facts. We know that at this not special, is not sanctified, is not a life into law four years ago, was modeled after the point about 1.5 million abortions are per- formed by God but a fertilized ovum that highly successful African Elephant Conserva- formed each year in the United States. And makes demands and can be removed. we know that the fight over whether legal- tion Act of 1988. The fundamental purpose of What we teach the young every day is this law was to establish a Conservation Fund ized abortion should continue has not waned moral confusion about the worth of an ordi- with time, as many thought it would, but nary human life. This has wounded, in a very to finance worthwhile projects to assist highly grown. real and personal way, big pieces of an entire imperiled species of rhinos and tigers. Sadly, The debate has always been by adults generation. And I suspect it has left them the populations of these two flagship species about adults. What are the effects on women frightened, too. continue to decline and, unless additional as- when they terminate a pregnancy? Do they f sistance is provided, they will continue to slide suffer unusual depression a year or two after toward extinction. the procedure? IN MEMORY OF DAVID E. PHILIPS Opponents of abortion also talk about the In the case of the rhinoceros, it has been effects of abortion on the fetus being abort- estimated that their population has been deci- ed. Does it feel pain? HON. SAM GEJDENSON mated from 65,000 animals in 1970 to less But there is another group of children who OF CONNECTICUT than 11,000 today. In fact, in the case of two have been overlooked in the debate—the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the five species of rhinoceros, the Javan children who have grown up in the abortion Tuesday, January 27, 1998 and Sumatran, there are less than 600 left in culture, the children now 10 or 15 or even 20 the world. While all five species of rhinoceros Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today years old who have had it drummed into were listed on Appendix I of the Convention them by television and radio and in maga- with great sadness to pay tribute to David E. on International Trade in Endangered Species zines, what abortion is and why and how it Philips, a man who will be long remembered of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1977 and became legal. It is part of the aural wall- as a unique person who enjoyed sharing his a worldwide trade ban has been imposed, paper of their lives. They have grown up many talents, not only with those close to him, knowing phrases like ‘‘abortion on demand’’ poachers continue to slaughter rhinos for their but with his entire community. and ‘‘the right to abortion’’ and hearing nice Mr. Philips was a dedicated professor of horns. These horns have been used for gen- adults, the people next door, talk about sup- erations in Asian medicine to treat fever in porting politicians who will ‘‘protect’’ these English at Eastern Connecticut State Univer- sity from 1962 until his retirement in 1991. Be- children and as decorative handles for cere- ‘‘rights.’’ monial daggers. I wonder if such talk has not left many of loved by faculty and students alike, he brought these children confused, so deeply that they more to his university than just a specialized Despite plummeting populations of rhinoc- do not even know they are confused, and knowledge of Connecticut folklore. An aca- eros, there is still an insatiable demand for morally dulled. demic and an historian, Mr. Philips also de- rhino horn, which has made this commodity We all know the recent horror stories. Ac- voted himself to the personal betterment of his extremely valuable. In fact, African rhino horn cording to prosecutors and news accounts, a students in the name of true higher education. can be worth as much as $10,000 per kilo- girl at a prom delivers a baby in the bath- gram and rare Asian rhino horn is worth up to room and lets it die, then rearranges herself, His legacy, not only as an inspirational profes- sor, but as an inspirational man, will long be $60,000 per kilogram. The largest consumers washes up and goes back to the dance. A pair of rhino horn live in China, Taiwan, and South of college-aged lovers from ‘‘good families’’ remembered throughout his community. in ‘‘pricey suburbs,’’ as news accounts put it, After serving in the United States Navy dur- Korea. rent a motel room, where he delivers their ing World War II, Mr. Philips returned home Regrettably the situation facing tigers is child, which they throw into a Dumpster. and became active in civic affairs. His hard even worse. Of the eight subspecies of tigers Is it too much to see a connection between work was pivotal for the planning and develop- once found in the world, three have become the abortion culture in which these young ment of the new ``Frog'' bridge in Willimantic. extinct and the remaining five populations people came of age and the moral dullness Serving as a member of the Windham Board have been reduced from 100,000 tigers in they are accused of displaying? Of course, of Education from 1971 to 1979, Mr. Philips 1990 to less than 5,000 animals today. Fur- such crimes have occurred throughout time; expounded an exceptional amount of effort to thermore, the three subspecies of South history and literature are full of them. But China, Siberian and Sumatran all have popu- what is new, I think, is the apparent surprise ensure the best possible future for the children of the young girl at the prom, and of the of eastern Connecticut. lations that are estimated at less than 500 ani- young couple at the motel, at the dis- Not limiting himself to educational issues, mals. approval society has shown toward them. Mr. Philips also donated further time and en- Although commercial activities and human And why should society disapprove? What, ergy to the Democratic Town Committee and population growth have transformed large after all, is the difference between what the was chairman of the town planning commis- amounts of the tiger's habitat, illegal hunting girl at the prom is accused of doing and a sion. Spending his summers in Trenton, ME, has had the most dramatic impact. Despite the late-term abortion, something she would he was contributing editor of Down East Mag- fact that all tigers are protected under CITES, have heard discussed, explained and defended tigers are killed for their fur and most of their on television and in the newspaper? azine for 25 years. A late-term abortion means pulling a fully An extraordinary individual, Mr. Philips was body parts. Tiger bone is used in many forms formed but not yet born baby out of the a powerful storyteller who brought joy to audi- of traditional Oriental medicines including pow- womb, piercing its brain with scissors, suck- ences of all ages with his remarkable ability. ders, tablets, and wines that are consumed to ing out the brain, collapsing the skull and Author of the book, Legendary Connecticut, fight pain, kidney and liver problems, convul- then removing the dead baby. In the girl’s Mr. Philips joyfully shared his passion for folk- sions, and heart conditions. Like rhino horn, home state, New Jersey, this was legal. Why lore with the entire community. the major consumers of these products live in wouldn’t she think there is no difference, Mr. Speaker, it is a rare man that can de- China, Taiwan, and South Korea. According to really, between that and choking a baby to vote his life to things he loves while contribut- CITES, during the past six years, South Korea death in a bathroom stall and then dropping it in a trash bin? And what, in fact, is the ing so much to the community at the same imported about 10,500 pounds and China 78 difference? Only that one death occurred in a time. David E. Philips will be missed by every- tons of tiger bone. bathroom stall, and the other happened in a one he touched, but most of all by his two Sadly, the financial rewards of illegally killing hospital with clean white sheets and a doc- sons Evan and Donald and the rest of the a tiger are substantial. According to the World tor. Philips family. Wildlife Fund, a pound of tiger bone sells for

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These were fundamental goals of the Rhi- have the capacity to handle future crises in Inaction carries the risk not only of eco- noceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994. the international financial system. Exactly one nomic turmoil, but of significant social and po- While it is still too early to tell whether this law year ago today, the IMF Executive Directors litical disruption. To a limited extent, this has will stop the population decline, it is clear that approved the proposal for the NAB with 25 ini- already begun. A further economic free-fall unless the United States takes a proactive tial country participants. These countries po- could precipitate political and social chaos. leadership role in saving these species, they tentially committed about $49 billion in lines of The social impact of declining economies is will soon only exist in remote wild locations or credit to be made available on an emergency most severe, not on the affluent or well-con- in zoos. basis if IMF ordinary funds need to be supple- nected, but on the middle-class and poor. To Since its enactment, the Congress has ap- mented in a crisis. The U.S. contribution of be sure, inappropriately austere economic sta- propriated $1 million over the last three fiscal $3.5 billion is equivalent to 19.74 percent bilization programsÐwhether IMF-sponsored years. While this is considerably less than the share of the NAB. or notÐcan also hurt a broad spectrum of so- $30 million that was authorized, this money Second, the proposed $14.5 billion U.S. ciety, bringing lost jobs, closed businesses, has funded 24 conservation projects to assist contribution to the IMF's capital base (about higher interest rates, and lost purchasing rhinos and tigers at a Federal cost of about $200 billion)Ðcomposed of member-countries power. But allowing an economy spiraling $530,000. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service subscriptions or quotasÐis necessary for two downward to take its natural course without is now evaluating an additional 70 proposals reasons. First, IMF usable quota resources remedial action could cause far, far greater from organizations that are interested in help- available to member countries has dwindled to hardship. ing to conserve these irreplaceable species. about $43 billion. With the current IMF Stand- The final risk of inaction is the unacceptable According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife By programs committed to AsiaÐKorea, $21 abrogation of U.S. influence and leadership in Service, it has funded 12 rhino projects, 6 billion (total package $57 billion); Indonesia; Asia. The United States has argued that its tiger projects, and 6 projects that will benefit $10 billion (total package $43 billion); Thai- geo-political and economic interests lie in con- both species. These projects have included: land, $4 billion (total $17 billion); Philippines, siderable part in Asia. It has repeatedly sought an adopt-a-warden program in Indonesia; aer- $1 billionÐIMF resources will be nearly de- to demonstrate its commitment in a variety of ial monitoring of the Northern white rhinoceros pleted. foraÐsuch as the Asia Pacific Economic Co- in Zaire; establishment of a community rhino These Asia commitments underscore the operation platformÐdespite Asia's perception scout program for the survival of the black second reason for the quota increase. When of a U.S. preoccupation with Latin America rhino populations in Kenya; investigation of the IMF was established in 1944, its quotas and Europe. We can now either affirm our poaching and illegal trade in wild tigers in and capital base were much larger relative to commitment to Asia, or give the lie to these India; a tiger community education program in the size of the global economy. As the global previous efforts. economy has expanded, the IMF's resources Indonesia; and training of staff and surveys of With U.S. leadership, international institu- have not kept pace, thus eroding its financial four black rhino populations in the Selous tions have been established to respond to effectiveness. If we want the IMF to continue Game Reserve in Tanzania. The sponsors of global military crises, such as the United Na- its role as the world's principal monetary au- these projects, who are likely to match the tions role in Iraq, Bosnia, etc. When global thority with the responsibility of stabilizing the grants with private funds, include the Inter- economic crises arise, the International Mone- international financial system, it must have national Rhino Foundation, the Minnesota Zoo tary Fund is the institution empowered by the sufficient resources to credibly do Foundation, and the World Wildlife Fund. international community to take action. Just as so.***HD***The Risks of U.S. Inaction Far Based on the success of the African Ele- the United States expects the United Nations Transcend The Risks of Action phant Conservation Fund, I am hopeful that to take action when military threats to world these grants will make a positive difference in In determining how it will respond to the Asia crisis, the U.S. faces a pivotal choice. We peace emerge, we must do our part to support the fight to conserve rhinos and tigers. the International Monetary FundÐthe only Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing the Rhi- can either use our central role in the inter- available institution that can act when the noceros and Tiger Conservation Reauthoriza- national economic community to restore eco- threats to global stability are economic. In a tion Act, a bill to extend this landmark law for nomic stability in Asia and safeguard the po- time of world economic crisis, the United four years in the hope that it will help ensure tential for economic growth there and at home. States cannot default on its economic leader- that these vital species do not disappear from Or we can stand by as regional financial crisis ship.***HD***The Political Challenge this planet. blights the economic prospects of affected Convincing the Congress and the American f countries and their people, and simply hope it will not spread. people that continued support for the Inter- ‘‘THE ROLE OF THE UNITED There are risks both in interceding, or in national Monetary Fund is essential will be a STATES AND THE IMF IN THE doing nothing, and letting the market dictate difficult political challenge. ASIAN FINANCIAL CRISIS’’ the consequences. I believe the risks of inac- Our challenge is to make clear to U.S. tax- tion are far greater. payers and public officials the economic con- HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE Inaction would be contrary to what should sequences of not supporting the IMF. If the OF NEW YORK be a central tenet of U.S. and IMF policiesÐ IMF does not intervene, U.S. taxpayers, busi- ness and labor will face serious con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES halting the precipitous decline of Asian, and other regions', currencies. Continued currency sequences: further falling Asian currencies Tuesday, January 27, 1998 depreciation will only exacerbate the deterio- and a further rising U.S. dollar; a still greater Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, in the coming rating Asian domestic economies. Inevitably, tide of imports and larger trade deficits; and weeks, the U.S. Congress will be debating the that pain will spread to our own economy, in further falling stock-market prices, affecting role and policies of the International Monetary the form of lost export sales and investments, pensions, savings, consumer behavior, etc. Fund and how or whether the United States market turmoil, and increased unemployment. Critics of the IMFÐincluding both Demo- should support this international institution. Absent intervention, competitive devaluations crats and Republicans in CongressÐalso con- The context will be the Administration's re- are much more likely to occur, doing further tend that IMF programs are ``excessively aus- quest for $3.5 billion for the New Arrange- damage to the global trading system. If we are tere,'' with harsh impacts on citizens; that IMF ments to Borrow and $14.5 billion for an IMF to protect that system, currency stabilizationÐ program results are questionable, since coun- quota increase, or capital replenish- and even appreciation of some of these cur- tries return to the IMF for repeated reform ef- ment.***HD***Background rencies, which have plunged to all time lows forts; and that IMF programs lack discernible Before turning to the heart of this debate, a against the dollarÐis an imperative. development progress. Some of these criti- brief background is in order. First, the New Ar- Inaction also carries the risk of spreading cisms are warranted. But legitimate complaints rangements to Borrow, or NAB, came about economic upheaval to other regions, including can be lodged against almost any institution. A subsequent to the Mexican peso crisis of Latin America, Russia, and Eastern Europe. narrow focus on these problems ignores the 1994±95. The United States led that rescue Many of these countries are already struggling stark reality that we need some international

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We must use the need is deliberate speed. And we need signifi- countries needing IMF support, but in the pri- IMF as constructively as possible to respond cant, measurable and constant improvement vate financial sectors outside that country, to the crisis in the short term. As the crisis leading in a short but reasonable period of whether in Japan and GermanyÐwhose abates, we can then accelerate the discussion time to the standards we agree upon. banks are most exposed in AsiaÐor in the and debate about the nature of the institutional 3. The economies of these countries must United States. changes that might be necessary in today's be open. The IMF must insist on economic re- 5. Finally, existing creditors should be ex- global economy. forms that open economies to both internal pected to bear an appropriate financial bur- The United States' responsibility does not and external competition. Assisted countries den. While the U.S. cannot and should not at- end with its participation in resolving the cur- must be open to competition, trade, invest- tempt to legislate those IMF requirements, rent crisis. We must continue to exert our in- ment, and capital flowsÐdomestically and nonetheless that should be the policy of both fluence and leadership among the 182 coun- internationally. Small domestic businesses and the U.S. and IMF. Public perception that IMF tries of the IMF. As the world's largest econ- international companies must not be excluded assistance will privatize creditors, profits and omy, greatest military power, and foreign-pol- from open market competition because of col- socialize their losses will erode public and icy leader, the United States has the potential lusion among conglomerates, governments, Congressional support faster than anything to use both its voice and its vote to make the and financing institutions. The use of overt else. And that is understandable. It simply IMF a more effective international institution in trade and investment barriers, or indirect regu- does not appear fair or legitimate to use IMF the new century. But the United States cannot latory schemes, to exclude outside competition resources to hold banks and investors harm- expect to shape an institution we abandon at must not be tolerated. The IMF should insist less, or to shield them from the consequences the first sign of crisis. on fundamental reforms that create the envi- of poor judgment in loans and investments. In re-examining the IMF, the key questions ronment for open and fair competition. To a certain extent, assisting creditors is in- we must consider are how to best shape the Moreover, the U.S. should insist that the herent in any policy of intervention. However, IMF for its role in a globalized society, and IMF put maximum pressure on other industrial historically, the United States has insisted that how the IMF should work with member coun- countries to import more from Asia during this creditors sustain meaningful sacrifices or tries when economic adjustments are needed. crisis. The U.S. cannot be expected to sub- losses as part of any rescue package, whether In the present financial crisis, the Fund's cen- stantially increase its imports unless others in the New York City rescue, the Chrysler loan tral tool is so-called conditionality, the IMF's are willing to bear a comparable burden. guarantee, the Brady bonds, etc. Brady bonds, ability to require specific reforms of the coun- 4. The economic prescriptions for each e.g., were deeply discounted in the secondary try seeking IMF support. country must be appropriate to each country. markets. I believe there are at least five core ele- One size will not fit all. The IMF has been criti- This is where the IMF can be very useful. ments of conditionality that the U.S. and IMF cized by both the left and the right for impos- The Fund can and should play a legitimate should promote in the context of the current ing draconian fiscal policies and conditions role as intermediary in private-sector creditor- crisis. that hurt the citizens of the country who are debtor discussions. The IMF has the capac- 1. Currency stabilization is critical. The mar- least able to cope with the consequences. ityÐand experienceÐto serve as a facilitator kets may have over-reacted to economic con- These are difficult judgment calls. Sometimes, and honest broker during debt negotiations. ditions in Asian countries with such extreme the IMF-imposed conditions have been well Nor would this be a new role for the Fund. depreciation of currencies. The Asian econo- advised; other times, they may have been During the 1980's debt reschedulings with mies are fundamentally sound, and with cor- misguided. Each country must be dealt with Latin America, the IMF did help broker the rective policies they should rebound. Com- differently. terms of the deals. In a situation such as pared to the Latin America economic crisis in Thailand was to have a budget surplus of 1 Asia's, the IMF could play a similar role. In the 1980s, when macroeconomic indicators percent of GDP by the end of March 1998, but fact, public statements of support for that con- were negative, Asian economies have bene- the continued decline of the baht forced Thai cept would assist countries, such as Korea, at- fited for over a decade from strong GDP authorities to request adjustment of this IMF tempting to guarantee future loans. The appli- growth; have current-account surpluses or condition. Similarly, fiscal conditionality re- cation of this policy could significantly mitigate small deficits relative to GDP; have strong quired Indonesia to reach a budget surplus of the ``moral hazard'' of intervention; and also savings ratesÐ35 percent in Korea; have had 1±1.5 percent of GDP and a current-account help in garnering political support for U.S. par- low inflation, most often between 4±9 percent; deficit reduced to 2 percent of GDP. This re- ticipation in the IMF. have high investment rates; and have no or quirement was changed to a budget deficit of In the 1980s, I proposed establishing an relatively small public-sector debt problems. It 1±1.5 percent in the agreement most recently International Debt Management Facility, and is therefore critical that the IMF's primary goal announced by IMF Managing Director included it as part of the Omnibus Trade Act should be to stabilize currencies. Surely, Camdessus on January 15. In Indonesia, the of 1986. Unfortunately, President Reagan ve- agreement should be reached to avoid com- IMF admitted in a confidential report on Janu- toed that bill, in part because of that provision. petitive devaluations that will further desta- ary 13 that its tacticsÐin this case, 16 bank The concept would have allowed for voluntary bilize the international financial and trading closingsÐbackfired, and deepened rather than disposition by creditors of loans to heavily in- systems. helped the crisis. debted sovereign borrowers in a way that 2. The IMF must also seek vast improve- When developing fiscal requirements as part would enable purchase at a discount in sec- ments in the financial services sectors of of the IMF conditionality, one formula cannot ondary markets. It may be timely to inject the countries using IMF Stand-By instruments. fit all countries. And the Asian case differs principles of this original proposal into a new The IMF should seek agreement from the af- from most previous IMF Stand-By situations in role for the IMF as a de facto referee in bank- fected countries to reform the laws and regula- that public profligacy has largely not been the ruptcyÐa facilitator of a rearrangement of the tions governing their domestic financial institu- source of the problem. Most governments debtor-creditor relationship.***HD***Political tions so that they meet generally accepted have maintained a reasonable balance be- Support for the IMFÐHigh Level Outside Ef- international standards. This would include tween expenditures and revenues. fort Required laws to ensure adequate capital and reserves, Under such circumstances, the IMF must be In the current political environment, it will adequate oversight, and standards for trans- careful not to impose tax increases or budget not be easy to pass legislation that provides parency. Lack of transparency is a contributing cuts that are not warranted. Although some of- new funding for the IMF. To accomplish this, factor to the current Asian crisisÐmaking un- ficials may characterize a budget surplus re- I believe that the White House must launch a available accurate debt data, information re- quirement of 1.5 percent of GDP as ``modest,'' concentrated political effort, as it has in past garding conglomerate-banking ties, etc. the impact on citizens could be considerable. high-profile and critical legislative efforts. Emi- I offer one caveat regarding this element of Consider the impact of cutting the U.S. budget nent persons of both Democratic and Repub- conditionality, however. We must demand sig- deficit by 1.5 percent of GDP in five months. lican backgrounds should co-chair a campaign nificant improvement in the operation of finan- I doubt that we could comply, economically, to pass IMF funding legislation. If possible, in- cial institutions in the affected countries. How- socially, or politically. dividuals such as former Treasury Secretaries

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James Baker, Nicholas Brady, Lloyd Bentsen I believe that we must either help the people SHUSTER brought to Congress his vision of and William Miller might be appropriate can- of the world bring their standards up, or their economic prosperity for Central Pennsylvania didates.***HD***Reaching Out to Both Busi- lower standards will eventually bring ours and a true commitment to the nation's infra- ness and Labor for Support down. For that very reason, commitment to an structure. To this end, he has been the prin- As part of its concentrated effort, the Admin- improvement of international labor standards cipal author of much of America's transpor- istration must reach out to both the business is essential if we are to achieve any domestic tation legislation. On January 4, 1995, BUD be- and labor communities. political support for either the IMF or future came Chairman of the Transportation & Infra- The deteriorating economies of Asia will trade agreements. structure Committee, the largest committee in necessarily impact U.S. corporations and the In pressing this issue, however, the U.S. the U.S. Congress. economic climate in which they operate. Many would have far greater credibility if we first I am honored to join in making this tribute U.S. companies are already reducing their ratified more of the International Labor Organi- his Congressional Staff, past and present, who earnings projections because of anticipated zation's Conventions. The ILO has adopted share a common bond of great respect for fall-out from the Asia situation. 175 Conventions; the United States has rati- their ``boss'' for his unparalleled service to his Countries in Asia that are currently in crisis fied but 11. All but one of the 11 relates to constituents, his skilled mastery of the legisla- both buy U.S. products and services, and technical or maritime issues. By comparison, tive process, and for his dedicated mission to compete to provide them. Economic instability the typical member of the European Union has provide a better standard of living for Pennsyl- and the depreciating currencies that accom- ratified 70 ILO Conventions. At a minimum, vania and for the United States of America. pany it will ultimately have an adverse impact the President should propose that Congress He is a leader of the first order whose ideas on U.S. exports, increase the trade deficit, and ratify those Conventions relating to employ- are clear and whose goals remain constant. put a brake on the economic growth we have ment discrimination, child labor, the right to or- He is a man whose strength sustains his col- been experiencing, all to the potential dis- ganize, and the right to bargain collectively. If leagues and those staffers who have served advantage of U.S. firms. It is in the business the Administration demonstrated its commit- him throughout these past twenty five years of community's interest to get this crisis under ment to international labor standards through American history. control, and the Administration should seek specific strong actions, it would be better able Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulat- strong and visible business support in that ef- to persuade labor to support its effort to fund ing Congressman BUD SHUSTER, a native son fort. That support must be significant, it must the International Monetary Fund and future of Pennsylvania, on his twenty five years of be broad-based, and it must be nowÐbefore trade agreements.***HD***Conclusion excellent service in Congress. opposition to IMF funding grows. It is no exaggeration to say that the U.S. re- f The Administration must also reach out to action to the Asia crisis and to the IMF's laborÐeither for overt support, or at least ac- pressing needs will be a defining moment in TRIBUTE TO TONY GRIFFIN quiescence. Labor has a divided approach to our global economic and political leadership. If the IMF with respect to the Asia crisis. In the we behave as we did when the League of Na- HON. FRED UPTON short term, labor is concerned that currency tions was being formedÐhold back, quibble OF MICHIGAN depreciation will cause export ``dumping'' in about the fine points, and eventually refuse to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the U.S. as the only healthy economy that can participateÐwe risk the same result. We may Tuesday, January 27, 1998 take more goods. The U.S. trade deficit could again see the fatal crippling of an international soar to $300 billion this year as a result of the institution that is currently essential to the eco- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy currency crisis. As we have seen with the nomic and political functioning of an increas- heart that I rise today to pay tribute to a great weakening Japanese yen, the U.S. auto indus- ingly interdependent world. journalist, a community leader, a dear friend, try has suffered: Ford's sales to Japan have It is not just U.S. leadership in the abstract but most importantly of all, a father and be- dropped 40 percent. that is at stake. If the U.S. does not respond loved husband. U.S. labor wants the IMF to stabilize cur- pro-actively and responsibly to this crisis, the Tony Griffin succumbed to cancer on De- rencies as a means to avoid job losses result- economic well-being of U.S., Asian and other cember 30, 1997 only a few weeks after being ing from trade imbalances. The Administration countries' citizens will be put in serious jeop- diagnosed. It is rare that a single voice makes must demonstrate to labor that it understands ardy as the global economic climate deterio- such an impact on so many people, in so these concerns. It must publicly exhort other rates. We live in an interdependent global many different ways. But Tony Griffin was just nations to accept Asian imports as well. The economy in which the economic crises of such an outstanding individual. Administration must also make clear to labor other countries cannot be neatly compartmen- As news and public affairs director at that it will enforce U.S. trade laws and support talized and held at bay. WMUK in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was all a ``escape clause'' action that would provide re- Politically, philosophically and practically, reporter should beÐaggressive, accurate and lief in the form of temporary tariffs or quotas the U.S. and its citizens have a great deal to fair. An alumnus of Western Michigan Univer- if imports in particular industries flood the U.S. lose if we permit regional economic problems sity, Tony returned home to his alma mater to market. to reverberate around the globe unaddressed. work at the university's National Public Radio Labor has a different outlook on the IMF in It is incumbent upon this country's political, station. He would have celebrated his 25th regard to medium-term issues, however. It op- business and labor leadership to do everything service anniversary with the station in March poses what it views as extreme IMF-imposed possible to ensure the situation does not dete- of this year. austerity that slows down economies, closes riorate to that point. Under his direction, WMUK won a wall full businesses, and creates mass unemployment f of prestigious awards, including recognition by in societies. U.S. workers ultimately suffer the Voice of America, Michigan Associated when U.S. businesses lose overseas con- TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE BUD Press, the Public Radio News Directors, and tracts, exports dwindle, and stock markets fall. SHUSTER the Michigan Bar Association. Already, the U.S. has lost ordersÐBoeing had He built his career and reputation as a dog- four aircraft canceledÐand Stone and Web- HON. JOHN P. MURTHA ged, shrewd journalist. A healthy dose of ster Engineering had their contract for a refin- OF PENNSYLVANIA skepticism coupled with voracious appetite for ery project in Indonesia canceled. U.S. labor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the truth wrapped around a sharp wit and al- must be assured of our government's commit- ways generous laugh. But the Tony we all ment to help find the proper balance between Tuesday, January 27, 1998 knew and loved was more than just a journal- necessary reform and continued economic ex- Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ist. pansion. pay tribute to my fellow Pennsylvanian, col- Tony took time-out on the other side of the The Administration must also take a more league and good friend, Congressman BUD microphone to serve his community. He lent active and high-profile role in promoting inter- SHUSTER, on the occasion of his twenty-fifth his enormous skills and energies to the local national labor standards. To be sure, the Clin- year of excellent service in the United States Red Cross, Van Buren County Community ton Administration has done more than past House of Representatives as the Representa- Corrections, and a host of other organizations Administrations to promote international labor tive of the good people of the Ninth Congres- dedicated to improving the quality of life in the rights. But it has not done nearly enough. The sional District of Pennsylvania. BUD was vic- Kalamazoo area. He truly cared about the Administration should be promoting inter- torious in seeking his first term of office in No- community he represented. national labor rights in every forum possible, vember 1972 and the rest is history. As presi- Tony's leadership and dedication will be and at every opportunity. dent of the Freshman Class of 1973, BUD missed in each of these rolesÐbut not nearly

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E21 as much as in his most important one. Tony Valley. But the Interior Department’s plan sion not to seek an independent counsel in leaves behind a wonderful wife and beautiful to find out just how dangerous radioactive the White House fund-raising scandal. daughter. Over the years, my family grew wastes are to the water supply merely makes Even Louis Freeh, a former federal judge good sense. who is Ms. Reno’s FBI director, urged the at- close to Tony's. Our daughters are just a few The Interior Department last week ap- torney general in effect to take off her polit- years apart. We spent a great deal of time proved the tests at Ward Valley, a 1000-acre ical blinders and acknowledge the appear- talking about the joys of fatherhood and our stretch of desert in the Mojave Desert, 20 ance of wrongdoing. hopes and dreams for our daughters. miles west of the Colorado River and the Ms. Reno chose to focus on campaign fund- Shortly before Tony passed away, the two town of Needles. For more than a decade raising phone calls that President Clinton of us had an unforgettable discussion at his there have been plans to dispose of so-called and Vice President Gore made from the bedside. But as it became painfully clear that ‘‘low-level’’ radioactive wastes on 80 acres at White House. She said the money raised by the end was near, Tony kept his love of life the site. The waste would come from Califor- those calls did not go directly to the Clinton- nia, Arizona and North and South Dakota. Gore 1996 re-election campaign. Her tortured and sense of humor until the very end. Low-level wastes include irradiated mice He explained to me what would happen if all reasoning is that the money went to the and gloves from research hospitals and phar- Democratic National Committee for general politicians and leaders had received the same maceutical laboratories. There have been re- political use and, therefore, was not covered diagnosis he had. It would be amazing how ports that Ward Valley also would get worn by the law prohibiting candidates from rais- quickly the mountains we've built between our- out parts from nuclear power plants, and ma- ing campaign funds on federal property. selves would come down. We'd realize that terials with a ‘‘half-life’’ of 24,000 years. Cur- What about DNC documents indicating the important thingsÐfamily, community, rently nuclear waste is shipped for disposal that significant chunks of the money Gore friendsÐreally outshine everything else. at the nation’s three dumps in Utah and raised were transferred to his campaign? South Carolina. Tony's words are an important lesson for us Never mind, says Ms. Reno; the vice presi- Before the dump can be approved, and dent didn’t know about that. Even on the all. used, the federal government must turn over His memory will continue to live in each of narrow grounds that Ms. Reno used as a the land to the state government. The Clin- basis for her decision, her judgment is sus- us and grow stronger as the days go by. The ton administration has balked from the start pect. greatest tribute we can pay to this man is to at doing this, citing safety concerns. The An independent counsel—not a Clinton ap- care for our community, to fulfill our civic du- Colorado River, they note, is a drinking pointee—ought to determine what the vice ties, love and support our families, and to un- source for millions of people. president knew. Wilson claims enough tests have been run By limiting her attention to the narrow derstand his lesson. and that the site is safe. Clinton, noting Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues issue of the White House telephones, Ms. leaks at dumps in Nevada, wants to be sure. Reno ignored Clinton’s role in coffees, today to share with me in recognizing the ac- His administration particularly wants to be sleepovers and the vast web of donors set up complishments of a dear friend, Tony Griffin. convinced that the waste won’t leach into by John Haung, Charlie Trie and other f groundwater 650 feet below the surface, and operatives with ties to the Lippo group and thence to the river. That is what the new the government of China. CHALLENGING WARD VALLEY tests would ascertain. She ignored the videotape on which Clin- RADIOACTIVE DUMP While the discussion over safety has been ton explained to donors how they could get burbling, information has surfaced that there may no longer be a need for Ward Val- around limitations on direct contributions HON. GEORGE MILLER ley, or for similar sites proposed for Ne- by giving unlimited amounts to the DNC. OF CALIFORNIA braska, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas. A Ms. Reno may be the only person in the na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES study by University of Nebraska economist tion who still believes that the Clinton-Gore campaign kept its required legal distance Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Gregory Hayden asserts that there has been a 16-year decline in the volume of low level from the DNC. Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, nuclear waste being disposed of in current Ms. Reno also ignored serious allegations along with Senator BARBARA BOXER and oth- dumps, and that their profitability would be of wrongdoing involving the White House ers in California, I have long been raising threatened by Ward Valley. Some proponents China connection. There are indications that strong concerns about Ward Valley, the pro- of the dump have questioned Hayden’s re- the Chinese government had a purpose in search. using Huang, among others, to make illegal posed nuclear waste dump being promoted for campaign contributions to the Clinton-Gore southern California. Not only are there serious In addition, new technology allowing for wastes to be compressed has increased stor- re-election campaign. Someone needs to find questions about the environmental safety of age capacity at Utah and South Carolina. out what the Chinese expected in return. the proposed facility, but now legitimate ques- Given all these questions, it is hardly out Chinese intelligence agents boasted about tions have been raised about whether the of line to let the new tests proceed. And ‘‘thwarting’’ a Senate investigation headed dump is really required at all. while the tests are going forth, Sen. Dianne by Tennessee Republican Fred Thompson, Interior Secretary Babbitt and Deputy Sec- Feinstein, the California Democrat who is who had set out to expose Chinese involve- retary Garamendi have been taking the pru- the desert’s greatest friend in Congress, has ment in the ’96 campaign. Lack of coopera- dent approach, ordering additional environ- called for studies to see if Ward Valley is tion by the White House, the FBI and the Justice Department foiled the Thompson mental reviews based on credible questions necessary at all. That, too, is prudent, before the state spends a ton of money developing committee’s inquiry. about the potential leakage of highly radio- it. Yet Ms. Reno sees no need for independent active wastes that could transmigrate and con- Ward Valley may yet end up as a site for review—no need, apparently, to look at other taminate the Colorado River. Nuclear waste disposing of nuclear waste. If it does, let’s serious allegations, including: experts have declared that there is no need to make sure that the materials to be deposited Whether the DNC arranged illegal foreign build expensive new waste dumps as there is there pose no threat. Twenty-four thousand donations to then-Teamsters President Ron adequate storage capacity for low level wastes years is a long time for a water supply to be Carey in return for the Teamsters’ financial contaminated. and political support of Clinton-Gore ’96. in existing facilities. Whether the White House shook down In- f The pressure to move forward is coming dian tribes in Oklahoma seeking the return from Governor Wilson of California and sev- FUND-RAISING SCANDAL of tribal lands and overturned Interior De- eral of the industries that are also adamant partment approval of an Indian casino about building Ward Valley. But even execu- project along the Wisconsin-Minnesota bor- tives of the company that wants to build and HON. DOUG BEREUTER der because tribes that already operated ca- operate Ward Valley have told numerous con- OF NEBRASKA sinos in the area gave the DNC $300,000. gressional staffs that there is no national ca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whether the DNC funneled $32 million to Tuesday, January 27, 1998 state parties with orders to spend it on the pacity shortage for low level nuclear wastes. Clinton-Gore campaign, thereby exceeding Public opinion in California is growing in op- Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member federal campaign spending limits. position to the Ward Valley facility. I hope that would ask his colleagues to consider carefully Whether Energy Secretary Hazel O’Leary my colleagues will read the editorial from the the following editorial from the December 4, met with a delegation of Chinese business- Contra Costa Times of January 26 that rightly 1997, edition of the Omaha World-Herald, en- men in return for a $25,000 contribution to calls for caution before proceeding with this titled ``Probe of Fund-Raising Scandal Snuffed the charity of her choice. costly and potentially hazardous facility. on Narrowest Grounds.'' Until The Washington Post wrote about it, Ms. Reno’s staff did not know that money [From the Contra Costa Times, Jan. 26, 1998] PROBE OF FUND-RAISING SCANDAL SNUFFED raised from the vice president’s office had USE CAUTION IN THE DESERT ON NARROWEST GROUNDS been spent directly on the vice president’s Neither Gov. Wilson nor anti-nuclear ac- Attorney General Janet Reno used aston- campaign. Yet Ms. Reno focused only on the tivists likes the idea of more testing at Ward ishingly narrow grounds to excuse her deci- telephones. Her unfortunate decision left the

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 E22 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 1998 American people with no confidence that the new endeavors, and urge other young, aspir- extended into the political realm as well. More fund-raising scandal will ever be subjected to ing women and men in the military to look to than 216 women have graduated from the In- the scrutiny it deserves. Admiral Evans' great service as a model for stitute for Public Leadership, designed by f success and leadership. Susan to teach political skills to women. f Twenty-three of the Institute's graduates have A SALUTE TO ADMIRAL MARSHA won public office and many more are likely to EVANS TRIBUTE TO SUSAN GASKA do so in the years do come. I am pleased to join the YWCA and the peo- HON. SAM FARR HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE ple of Western New York to honor the extraor- OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW YORK dinary career of Susan Gaska, a women who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES made a difference in our community and in the Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Tuesday, January 27, 1998 lives of countless young women who came to Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Y for help. She helped to change their Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise lives and our community for the better. In today to pay tribute to Rear Admiral Marsha J. salute the outstanding career and accomplish- ments of Susan Gaska who is retiring after short, Susan has shown us what good works Evans, a remarkable woman who served for can be accomplished with vision, commitment, the past two years as Superintendent of the thirteen years as Chief Executive Officer of the Western New York chapter of the Young and leadership, Mr. Speaker, I commend the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Cali- Women's Christian Association. Ms. Gaska's career and achievement of Susan Gaska to fornia before her recent retirement from the many years of service have had a profound the attention of all Members of the House. U.S. Navy. effect not only on the YWCA but on the entire f Admiral Evans has accumulated a long and Western New York Community. TRIBUTE TO PATTY BRISSENDEN distinguished military career. In addition to her Through her diligent, forthright leadership, position as Superintendent, Admiral Evans' Susan brought the YWCA from the brink of leadership experience includes command of bankruptcy in 1986 to a full service organiza- HON. SAM FARR the Naval Station at Treasure Island, Com- tion with a $5 million operating budget in OF CALIFORNIA mander of Navy Recruiting Command, interim 1998. Although this is a remarkable accom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES director of the Marshall European Center for plishment in itself, it tells only part of the story. Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Security Studies, Executive Officer at Recruit The YWCA of Western New York was es- Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Training Command, and Commanding Officer tablished in 1870 and traditionally served the at the Naval Technical Training Center. She today to celebrate the fiftieth birthday of Patty community as a temporary shelter for women. Brissenden. I have personally known Patty for has also served at the Defense Intelligence But, Susan Gaska envisioned a YWCA that Agency, the Office of the Chief of Naval Oper- 17 years. Patty was one of my first employees would empower women who are struggling when I was elected to the California State As- ations, and the office of the Commander in with domestic violence, single parenthood, and Chief of U.S. Naval Forces Europe. Her exten- sembly in 1980. Her energy, dedication and illness by giving them long-term solutions to follow-through on issues in Santa Cruz county sive government experience includes serving immediate problems such as child care, hous- as executive secretary and special assistant were invaluable. ing, and health care. To that end Susan has Having seen first hand her charismatic dedi- for the Secretary of the Treasury under Presi- been in the forefront of developing workable dent Carter, and serving as Deputy Director of cation, it was not surprising that she was ac- solutions to these difficult problems that so tive in many issues. During her time with me the President Reagan's Commission on White many women face every day. House Fellowships. Patty successfully worked on organic food leg- Thanks to seven years of coalition building, islation, steel jaw traps legislation, extended Admiral Evans was not only a pioneer for fund-raising, needs assessment and planning women in the military, but a strong advocate Medi-Cal for individuals with Multiple Sclero- under Susan's leadership the YWCA now pro- sis, elders in residence at U.C. Santa Cruz, for the needs and concerns of women. In ad- vides safe, affordable day care to over 1,000 dition to being the first (?) woman to reach the petition to ban off shore oil, and highway 17 children per day. Three notable day care clin- safety barriers. In the office Patty set high rank of Admiral, she was also the first female ics have been established, one each at the surface assignments officer in the Bureau of standards for responsiveness, casework man- County and State Supreme Court building, agement, and office outreach. Naval Personnel. She was also active in gen- and at Erie County Medical and Children's der-related issues, having served as Executive Patty organized the Bill Clinton/Al Gore Hospital. These centers grant mothers peace (1992 and 1996) presidential campaign for Al- Director of Standing Committee on Military of mind, secure in the knowledge that their and Civilian Women in the Navy, chairing the pine County and co-founded the Sierra Ne- children are safe and well cared for. vada Alliance. As an owner of Sorensen's Re- Women Midshipmen Study Group in the In addition, the YWCA has become an inno- sort in Hope Valley, in the Sierra Nevadas, 1980's, and serving on the 1987 Navy's Wom- vator in establishing the first transitional hous- Patty has helped transform the former road- en's Study. ing program in our area. This program helps side inn to a widely-acclaimed travel destina- In September 1995, the Naval Postgraduate move women who are victims of domestic tion. She is a frequent presenter at the profes- School was fortunate to have Admiral Evans abuse from shelters to apartments operated sional Association of Innkeepers International appointed as Superintendent, and she did not by the YWCA, on a case-managed basis. on topics of eco-tourism, health care, and des- disappoint. Under her leadership, the school Susan has also worked to secure government further strengthened and developed its aca- tination marketing. funds to turn former school 42 in Buffalo into Patty and I remain friends and she contin- demic mission. It began exploring important a multi-generational, multicultural facility. That ues to work with me on issues such as; log- new fields, such as how to prevent and con- building has been renovated to accommodate ging, tourism, environment, and conservation. tain the use of weapons of mass destruction, 65 low-income housing units designed for sen- In all of her efforts, Patty demonstrates com- and expanded such programs as its success- ior citizens, as well as space for elder care, passion, advocacy for the individual in need, a ful international officer exchange program at child care and much-needed after school pro- sense of justice and the understanding that the Center for Civil-Military Relations. grams. problems can be solved by bringing diverse Most recently, under Admiral Evans' direc- Susan also took the initiative to help estab- groups together to work on a solution. Today tion the Naval Postgraduate School hosted a lish EncorePlus, a no-cost recovery program I celebrate Patty's 50th birthday by wishing military-wide conference on Professional Mili- for women diagnosed with breast or cervical her continued happiness and success. tary Education, which successfully brought to- cancer. In addition, working with local hos- f gether leading military and civilian educators pitals, Susan was able to establish free diag- and policy-makers from around the country to nostic exams for those women aged 40 and HONORING SHIRLEY GRALLA discuss how best to educate our soldiers to over who have little or no insurance. She has fight the conflicts of the future. also been personally involved in fighting dis- HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN Admiral Evans is a remarkable leader and crimination, founding the YWCA Racial Justice OF NEW YORK pioneer, and I am sorry to see her depart as Committee and courageously offering space in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Superintendent of the Naval Postgraduate the YWCA to the Gay and Bisexual Youth School. The Navy is losing a fine officer and services organization. Tuesday, January 27, 1998 outstanding individual, and her presence will These accomplishments alone are worthy of Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today be greatly missed. I wish her the best in her high praise, but Susan Gaska's efforts have to join with my constituents and the friends

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E23 and family of the Milton and Shirley Gralla omy of Western New York. As an active mem- began when he joined Peace Corps and con- family as they come together to celebrate ber and an officer of Local 280 of the United tinued throughout his life with an active in- Shirley being awarded an honorary doctorate Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of volvement in local sports. He was a coach, a of humane letters from Yeshiva University. America since 1964, Santo has spent decades fundraiser, and a friend. Shirley Gralla's story is that of a child of helping his fellow union members and improv- Howard was a partner with Newman & Eastern European Jewish immigrant parents ing the lives of working families throughout the Marcus & Clarenback, Attorneys at Law. He who came to America. Through her many tal- region. And finally, as my cousin, Santo has obtained his law degree from the Brooklyn ents, keen insight and most compassionate proven to be a trusted friend and family mem- Law School, and his undergraduate degree nature, Shirley has succeeded in giving aid ber. from Hofstra University. He has served the and hope to those people seeking to come to The new year marked the retirement of community in innumerable ways for the past America and experience the blessings of free- Santo Scrufari, bringing to a close over 35 twenty years. dom and prosperity that she has experienced. years of distinguished service. Santo's career Howard was a Peace Corps volunteer in For more than a decade Shirley Gralla has began in 1962, as a laborer for the Scrufari Colombia from 1967±68, where he devoted a been recognized as an international leader in Construction Company. Between 1962 and year of his life to helping the poor help them- assisting refugee families trapped in the 1970, he quickly moved through the ranks, be- selves. Howard's service will be always be re- former Soviet Union. More recently, Shirley coming an apprentice carpenter, then graduat- membered in Colombia by those he touched. Gralla has become immersed in a comprehen- ing to journeyman carpenter, and finally be- We on the Central Coast will forever remem- sive approach to provide Jewish education coming a carpenter foreman. In 1970, Santo ber and be thankful for the influence his serv- and communal services for such refugee fami- moved to the Smith Brothers Construction ice had on him. As happens with most Peace lies in the United States. Company, where he served as a superintend- Corps Volunteers, Howard returned to the Mrs. Gralla has striven mightily to provide ent through 1979. Finally, Santo served as a United States with a renewed and much more the emotional stability and compassion these general superintendent for the Peter Scrufari ardent desire to help his fellow human and people need to establish new and successful Company from 1979 through 1984. make a difference in the community in which lives in America. In conjunction with her hus- These positions allowed Santo to play an he lived. band Milton, a Trustee of Yeshiva University, important role in the construction or renovation Howard was the author of ``Basketball Ba- Mrs. Gralla has initiated a ``Celebration of Reli- of several major projects in our community. sics'', which was written from his love for the gious Freedom,'' enabling Soviet Jewish cou- These building projects, which have all had a sport. Howard was recently head coach for the ples who have immigrated to the United major impact on Western New York, include Soquel High School and Branciforte Jr. High States to be remarried in traditional religious the North Tonawanda Library, Niagara Univer- School basketball teams, and a mentor to the ceremonies denied them under the Com- sity, the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, the students that he coached. He provided them munist regime. These ceremonies have taken Wheatfield Salvage Treatment Plant, the with basic skills, but more importantly, he gave place throughout the United States as well as Channel 29 TV Station, and several malls, de- them a sense of pride and self-esteem. Canada and Israel. partments stores, and supermarkets. Howard, a sports enthusiast, planned many Shirley Gralla has consistently demonstrated But this tells only part of the Santo Scrufari of the fund-raising events for local sports. He that she can not only develop dynamic and story, for he has also been an active and influ- was an active member of the booster club and far-reaching programs, but also roll up her ential union member for well over 30 years. helped get financing for the all-weather track sleeves and join in making things happen. In Santo first joined Local 280 of the United at Soquel High School. He also founded the 1985, with her husband Milton, they spon- Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of Santa Cruz Track Club, where he coached, sored a ``Freedom Flight'' of Soviet Jews from America in September 1964, and quickly dis- and helped organize the wharf-to-wharf race Bucharest to Israel and personally accom- tinguished himself as a champion of workers' which helps sponsors high school sports ac- panied these refugees aboard the plane. As rights. Throughout his tenure as a proud union tivities. more and more Eastern European Jewish man, Santo held numerous positions of great Howard will be missed by all those who ad- emigres obtained their freedom through the importance to the union and its members. mired and loved him. His community benefited demise of the Soviet Union, Mrs. Gralla has From serving as Secretary of the Apprentice- greatly from his unique ability to coach and to extended her efforts and resources to assist ship Committee, then as Vice President, and care. Our hearts go out to the Marcus Family. and help stabilize these people through edu- finally as President of Local 280, Santo has f cational support programs at Yeshiva Univer- touched the lives of hundreds of workers and, sity and elsewhere. The Grallas have recently in turn, their families. TRIBUTE TO JOHN E. MOSS endowed a scholarship fund at Yeshiva Uni- Santo's union service culminated in 1996, versity for such students. In addition, Mrs. when he was appointed as the Director of HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN Gralla and her husband have become Yeshiva Construction Organizing for the Western New OF CALIFORNIA University Benefactors by endowing the Gralla York Regional Council of the Carpenters IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Family Research Center for Brain Disorders at Union. In this and all other positions that Tuesday, January 27, 1998 the University's Albert Einstein College of Santo has held, he has proven to be a Medicine. staunch defender of workplace fairness and Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor It is in the truest tradition of our great coun- safety, and other fundamental worker rights to join today with my colleagues in tribute to try that we give of ourselves freely to assist that we now take for granted. one of the giants of the House of Representa- others. Shirley Gralla has taken this timeless Mr. Speaker, anyone who has come into tives, John E. Moss. tradition and filled the lives of countless peo- contact with Santo Scrufari can attest to his He retired from his career in this body in ple with love, hope, stability and a realization dedication to the labor movement. Indeed, he 1978. But the inspiration he gave to the mem- that even in the darkest moments of one's will be sorely missed. As both his Congress- bers who learned at his side is with us still. being there will always be hope. Mr. Speaker, man and his cousin, I would like to offer my I was privileged to begin my career in Con- I ask my colleagues to rise with me in honor- very best wishes to Santo and his wonderful gress as a member of the Subcommittee on ing this great woman. wife, Charlene, for a happy, healthy, and well- Oversight and Investigations of what was then f deserved retirement. the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Com- f merce. John Moss chaired that Subcommittee. TRIBUTE TO SANTO SCRUFARI He taught us all what tough, fair, tenacious, TRIBUTE TO HOWARD MARCUS and totally professional investigatory work HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE could be. He used his power to make Govern- OF NEW YORK HON. SAM FARR ment programs and bureaucracy do what they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA were supposed to do: carry out the laws and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serve the public. And he did it whether the Tuesday, January 27, 1998 cause was popular or not, embarassing to the Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Administration or his own party or not, whether pay special tribute to a great Western New Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise he had to stand alone or not. Yorker, Santo Salvatore Scrufari. As a laborer, today to honor a man who devoted his life to I particularly remember some of the early carpenter, foreman, and superintendent, Santo this country, his community, and his family. work he did around the issues of nursing has played a critical role in enriching the econ- Howard Marcus's commitment to service home conditions, unnecessary surgery, and

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 E24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 1998 abuses by prepaid health plans. They were McCutchon was initially a strategic analyst at Applicants should have a demonstrable in- trailblazers. Fort Bragg, before moving up to the following terest in events in Europe. Applicants need We all know of the commitment and posts: Commander, Headquarters and Oper- not be working in the field of foreign affairs, al- achievements of John Moss to open up gov- ations Company, 525th Military Intelligence though such a background can be helpful. The ernment information to ordinary citizens Brigade, Fort Bragg; Chief, Joint Intelligence composite U.S. delegation should exhibit a through the Freedom of Information Act. We Center, U.S. Southern Command Panama; range of expertise in issues of mutual concern know of his achievements in the fields of prod- Commander, 741st Military Intelligence Battal- in Germany and the United States such as, uct safety and consumer protection. But per- ion, 704th Military Intelligence Brigade, Fort but not limited to, trade, security, the environ- haps not so widely known is the influence his Meade; and Staffer in the Intelligence Division, ment, immigration, economic development, example and integrity had on so many other International Military Staff of NATO, at NATO health care, and other social policy issues. Members and staff. Mike Lemov, who served Headquarters, Brussels. Because of her su- In addition, U.S. participants are expected to as his Chief Counsel on Oversight, said re- perb record of accomplishment in these critical help plan and implement the program for the cently in a tribute to his Chairman that John intelligence posts, she was chosen to be Com- Bundestag staff members when they visit the Moss invariably championed the underdog, mander of the Garrison at the Presidio of United States. Participants are expected to as- and relished uphill fights. And that sums him Monterey in October, 1994. sist in planning topical meetings in Washing- up as well as any words could. He was in Colonel Mettee-McCutchon has earned nu- ton, and are encouraged to host one or two many ways, for so many of us, the conscience merous awards during her career including the Bundestag staffers in their Member's district of the House. Defense Superior Service Medal, the Defense over the Fourth of July break, or to arrange for If it needed to be done for the little guy, he Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Meri- such a visit to another Member's district. was ready to do it. If he needed to take on big torious Service Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clus- Participants will be selected by a committee business or big government, the Defense De- ters. She is married to John R. McCutchon, composed of U.S. Information Agency person- partment or the drug companies, he was Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry (Retired), and nel and past participants of the exchange. there. And he did it with thorough, effective, has one child, Erin T. Mettee-McCutchon. I am Senators and Representatives who would untiring work. sure everyone who knows Colonel Mettee- like a member of their staff to apply for partici- I consider myself lucky to have had the op- McCutchon joins me in recognizing her career pation in this year's program should direct portunity to serve with him. He has been gone of exemplary service to her country, and ex- them to submit a resume and cover letter in from this House for many years, but the public pressing heartfelt wishes for a happy retire- which they state why they believe they are that he championed continues to benefit be- ment. qualified and some assurances of their ability cause of his work and accomplishments. We f to participate during the time stated. Applica- would all be proud to leave such a legacy. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 1998 CON- tions may be sent to Kathie Scarrah at 316 f GRESS-BUNDESTAG STAFF EX- Hart Senate Building by Thursday, February CHANGE 12. A TRIBUTE TO COLONEL ILA f METTEE-MCCUTCHON HON. RALPH REGULA TRIBUTE TO RICHARD D. ISAAC HON. SAM FARR OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA HON. MARK FOLEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, January 27, 1998 OF FLORIDA Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, since 1983, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES US Congress and the German Parliament Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I ask have conducted an annual exchange program my colleagues to pay tribute to Colonel Ila for staff members from both countries. The Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mettee-McCutchon, the Commander of the program gives professional staff the oppor- honor and recognize the retirement of a friend Defense Language Institute Foreign Language tunity to observe and learn about each other's of all veterans, and the only director the West Center and Presidio of Monterey, and Com- political institutions and convey Members' Palm Beach DVA Medical Center has ever mandant of DLIFLC, on the occasion of her views on issues of mutual concern. known, Mr. Richard D. Isaac. retirement from the U.S. Army. Colonel A staff delegation from the United States A graduate of Morehead State University Mettee-McCutchon has been an inspiration to Congress will be chosen to visit Germany and an Army veteran, Rich began his 25-year all during her 26-year career in the armed March 22 to April 4 of this year. During the 2- Department of Veterans Affairs career in his forces, and her positions of successive com- week exchange, the delegation will attend hometown of Pittsburgh as a recreational ther- mand only further confirm her valued leader- meetings with Bundestag members, Bundes- apist. With hard work, a professional attitude ship within the Army and of the respect shown tag party staff members, and representatives and a good sense of humor, he served in ten to her by the men and women serving under of numerous political, business, academic, and assignments of increasing responsibility in- her command. media agencies. Cultural activities and a cluding service as the Associate Director at Colonel Mettee-McCutchon is herself an es- weekend visit in a Bundestag Member's dis- VAMC in Lake City, FL, and as the Associated teemed graduate of the Defense Language In- trict will complete the schedule. Deputy Regional Director at the Southeast Re- stitute Foreign Language Center. She first A comparable delegation of German staff gion Field Office in Gainesville, FL. earned both a B.A. and an M.S. in clinical psy- members will visit the United States for 3 In 1989, Rich was appointed as the director chology from Auburn University which pre- weeks this summer. They will attend similar of the new VA Medical Center to be con- pared her well for her exceptional career in meetings here in Washington and visit the dis- structed in Palm Beach County, Florida. Dur- military intelligence. Later, she completed the tricts of congressional Members. ing the design phase of the medical center, WAC (Women's Army Corps) Officer Basic The Congress-Bundestag exchange is high- Rich was charged with the daunting tasks of Course and the Military Intelligence Officer Ad- ly regarded in Germany and is one of several coordinating the efforts of regional clinical and vanced Course, and then graduated from the exchange programs sponsored by public and administrative advisors who provided input to Command and General Staff College and the private institutions in the United States and architects in the design of each department, U.S. Army War College, true marks of distinc- Germany to foster better understanding of the as well as evaluating and implementing the tion in the career of any military officer. politics and policies of both countries. The on- overall design to assure quality care for every For the first three years following Colonel going situation in Bosnia, the future expansion veteran. Mettee-McCutchon's commissioning in 1971, of NATO and the proposed expansion of the Rich brought the 265-bed medical center she served as a psychologist at the Presidio European Union, as well as plans for a single and extended care facility to life, with its of San Francisco responsible for drug and al- currency will make this year's exchange par- 800,000 square feet of space, nearly 1600 cohol abuse rehabilitation. After displaying ticularly relevant. employees and $110 million annual budget, compassion and savvy in that assignment, she The U.S. delegation should consist of expe- and has given the veterans of South Florida was transferred in 1974 to the Military Intel- rienced and accomplished Hill staff members one of the most efficient, technologically-ad- ligence Branch and appointed a Regular Army who can contribute to the success of the ex- vanced and caring medical facilities in the Officer of Military Intelligence, which was the change on both sides of the Atlantic. The Bun- country. beginning of her extraordinary career in the destag sends senior staff professionals to the Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to thank Richard field of military intelligence. Colonel Mettee- United States. D. Isaac for his many years of service to the

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E25 dedicated veterans across our nation. I wish FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE Mr. Barnes argues that it is very much in him and his wife, Marie, many enjoyable and America's interest to help South Korea healthy years in the mountains of Georgia. HON. RONALD V. DELLUMS through the current financial crisis. Moreover, OF CALIFORNIA he insists, all the fundamentals are present in f Korea for a full recovery. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, because of our own stake in TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT G. GARD, Tuesday, January 27, 1998 the Asian crisis, and because we have an im- JR. Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Speaker, on January 29, mense interest in seeing South Korea weather 1998, Dr. Benjamin Major, M.D., M.P.H., will its current problems, I ask that Mr. Barnes' be honored for over 40 years of volunteer essay be reprinted in the RECORD. HON. SAM FARR service to Bay Area communities. A specialist SOUTH KOREAN ‘TIGER’ IS IN OUR BEST in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Major has INTEREST OF CALIFORNIA over thirty-five years of experience in practice, Recently, the Center for National Policy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with service in not only the United States, but has sponsored trips to two very different in Africa as well. Dr. Major also possesses a countries in Asia. Each time, the destination Tuesday, January 27, 1998 was South Korea. widely varied background in working with pri- In October, we visited a dynamic Asian Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise vate and international agencies providing such ‘‘tiger’’ with a booming stock market, huge today to pay tribute to an outstanding citizen services as health planning, project manage- multinational corporations and a population ment and manpower development. of 70 million looking forward to 1998 with ex- of California's Central Coast. Dr. Robert G. pectations of improved economic perform- Gard, Jr. began a lifetime commitment to pub- From 1941±1943, Dr. Major attended Fisk University in Tennessee, to begin his pre-med- ance. lic service with a distinguished military career Late last month, we visited a country in ical education. He then went on to Meharry and went on to become a leading advocate for deep emotional depression brought on by the Medical College in 1946, also located in Ten- one of Central California's most prized institu- sudden collapse of banks, securities firms, nessee. From 1946±1951, Dr. Major entered tions, the Monterey Institute of International major construction and manufacturing con- into an internship and residency program in glomerates and the stock market. Almost Studies. Bob will retire January 30, and he will obstetrics and gynecology in the City Hospital overnight, South Korea’s currency—the be deeply missed. System in St. Louis, Missouri. He then com- won—lost more than 60 percent of its value. Lt. Gen. Gard served in the U.S. Army not The government was forced to seek emer- pleted a Master of Public Health Degree in gency assistance from the International only at the Department of Defense, but in Ger- Health/Family Planning at the California Monetary Fund to stave off national bank- many, Korea and Vietnam as well. As com- School of Public Health, University of Califor- ruptcy. Now, massive job layoffs are inevi- manding general, he oversaw Fort Ord's tran- nia, Berkeley. table in a society that once regarded them as sition from an Army training center to a light Over his distinguished career, Dr. Major has unthinkable. infantry division in the 1970s. Following that utilized his knowledge of many different areas Signs of the new economic reality were ev- of medicine in behalf of the community. These erywhere. Seoul’s infamous traffic jams have success he was brought back to Washington virtually disappeared. Stores, buses, air- once again, where his expertise led him to be- experiences include work as an Instructor and planes were all half-empty at the height of come the commanding general of the Military Lecturer in Behavioral and Biomedical Aspects the holiday season. Prices have skyrocketed Personnel Center and president of the Na- of Family Planning; an Instructor in Inter- for anything that must be imported, such as tional Defense University. national Health Programs; an Instructor in heating fuel, which has doubled in cost at Health Education (Sex and Family Life), and; the beginning of a tough Korean winter. The After retiring in 1982, Dr. Gard put his inter- by providing clinical training in MCH/FP for Af- news media gave wide coverage to tragic sto- national experience to use in the civilian world. ries such as that of the woman who leaped to rican midwives as part of an ongoing project her death from an apartment window to Following his service with American and Johns that was started at Meharry College in Ten- Hopkins universities, the Monterey Institute of avoid another argument with her husband nessee. Dr. Major has generously donated his over the family’s financial difficulties. International Studies was both savvy and for- time and skills to many organizations and hos- Equally dramatic is the change in Korea’s tunate enough to land Dr. Gard as its Presi- pitals. A principle beneficiary of Dr. Major's ex- politics. The Dec. 18 election of longtime op- dent, a post he has filled superbly for over a pertise has been Planned Parenthood, where position leader and democratic activist Kim decade. Dae Jung as president can only be compared he has volunteered for many years with such with that of Vaclav Havel in the Czech Re- Located in California's beautiful Monterey, duties as comprehensive family planning, pub- public, Jean-Bertrand Aristide in Haiti or the Language Capital of the World, the insti- lic health, pre-natal care, infant care and abor- Nelson Mandela in South Africa. In October, tute provides training in 24 languages and tion education. we were told it was impossible for Kim to comprises one-fourth of the nation's advanced Dr. Major has greatly contributed to the win because he could never appeal to voters foreign language training. During Dr. Gard's health and well-being of many communities, outside his rural home province of North not only at home but abroad as well. Dr. Major Cholla. But he won a narrow victory over tenure, the institute has seen a 62 percent in- two candidates from the ruling party by car- crease in student enrollment, a tripling of its is also to be commended on his many years rying urban districts, including the capital endowment and a broadening of its academic of accomplishments, and his commitment to city of Seoul. and graduate programs like never before. teaching others less fortunate. The election of Kim to South Korea’s I congratulate him and thank him for his ‘‘Blue House’’ is extraordinary by any meas- Under his leadership, MIIS' Center for Non- many years of valuable service, and commend ure. When I last met him in 1985, I was a con- Proliferation Studies has developed a world- his service to the attention of my colleagues. gressman from Maryland serving on the For- eign Affairs Committee, and he was in exile wide reputation as the source of information f on the spread of weapons of mass destruc- in the United States from a repressive mili- SHREWD ADVICE tary regime that repeatedly attempted to as- tion, and is used as a resource by national sassinate him. When they kidnapped him in policy-makers in Congress, the CIA and other Japan, only an intense international outcry federal agencies. HON. LEE H. HAMILTON prevented his murder at the hands of his cap- tors. His ultimate return to Korea was high- Dr. Gard is a vocal advocate for such hu- OF INDIANA lighted by an attack of government thugs at manitarian causes as the elimination of anti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the airport and his immediate arrest. personnel landmines. He has openly pointed Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Since his election, Kim has been making to the weapons' military insignificance and the the right moves to give Koreans and the Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, one of our need to prevent further needless destruction of world confidence that the economic and po- former colleagues, Mike Barnes of Maryland, innocent human life by banning them from all litical future will be better. He has recog- has recently published an essay in the Balti- nized the need for restructuring Korea’s future use. more Sun in which he describes two recent economy in accordance with IMF mandates, MIIS is a better institution under Dr. Gard's trips to South KoreaÐthe first in October, be- called for direct dialogue with North Korea leadership. While Bob's contributions will re- fore the worst of the financial crisis took hold and reached out to domestic political oppo- nents by allowing lame duck President Kim main forever, we will surely miss him. On be- in Korea, the second two months later, after it Young Sam to pardon two former military half of the constituents of the 17th district, I had become apparent how severely hit South dictators (those responsible for his own per- offer our heartfelt thanks and our best retire- Korea would be by the economic turmoil that secution). The president-elect has success- ment wishes to a true American hero. has rocked Asia in recent months. fully urged the Korean National Assembly to

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 E26 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 1998 pass key financial reform bills that give the OBITUARY FOR WILMA McCANN leagues and to the nation. Given the service Central Bank more independence in mone- he has performed for the United States, I urge tary policy, unifies financial sector regu- HON. SAM FARR my colleagues to join me in thanking him for latory bodies and improves the openness of OF CALIFORNIA being an important part of our nation's de- corporate finances by forcing companies to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fense. issue consolidated financial accounts. He Tuesday, January 27, 1998 also has called for reform of labor laws that f will permit layoffs for the first time in Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Korea, despite the strong support he received today to salute the 1996 Monterey County TRIBUTE TO ROBERT ED from labor unions in his campaign. Veteran of the year. Wilma McCann, a resi- STROTHER Kim’s chief of staff, Congressman Yoo Jae dent of Salinas, California has had a long es- Gun, told us that the president-elect’s team tablished career in the military service depart- was surprised at the extent of the economic ment. HON. BOB ETHERIDGE disaster they were inheriting from the out- Ms. McCann began her profession in the OF NORTH CAROLINA going administration. Nonetheless, they are Navy as part of the Women Accepted for Vol- ready, he said, to take the steps necessary to unteer Emergency Service program during IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES turn around the economy as quickly as pos- World War II. She was active in local veterans Tuesday, January 27, 1998 sible. affairs and served for two years as the Presi- The Korean economic crisis might have hit dent of ``Sea Otter WAVES,'' a local chapter of Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with surprising suddenness, but it was many WAVES international. She truly was a woman to honor the life time achievements of Gran- years in formation. In essence, Korean cor- with pioneer spirit. ville County Commissioner Robert Ed Strother. porate giants financed their global expansion Moving to Salinas 7 years ago, Ms. McCann Commissioner Strother died recently at the by borrowing from international investors served as the vice president of the Monterey age of seventy-three. He touched countless eager to ride the success of the ‘‘Korean Mir- County United Veterans Council and on the lives in his community of Granville County as acle.’’ Virtually all of the Korean corporate families, or ‘‘chaebols,’’ had accumulated Monterey County Veterans Advisory Commis- a devoted educator and public servant. large debts as they circled the world finding sion. Working with the Women in Military Commissioner Strother's extensive career new markets for Korean products and manu- Service for America, she was field representa- as an educator included serving as a school facturing facilities. tive and state chairperson for California dona- principal, county superintendent, and holding tions. When the ‘‘Asian economic flu’’ began to several high-ranking positions in the Depart- Ms. McCann has lived her life with others in spread from Thailand through Indonesia to ment of Public Instruction and the Division of South Korea, foreign lenders, principally mind. My thoughts are with her husband, Community Colleges. Throughout his many New York banks, became nervous and began sons, and grandchildren. positions as an educator from Wilton High to demand repayment of loans. When the f School basketball coach to the North Carolina value of the won dropped precipitously, RETIREMENT OF LEE G. MEYER Department of Public Instruction, one thing re- timely repayment became impossible for mained constant for Strother: maintaining chil- many Korean companies. Initially, the Ko- HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS dren as the top priority. He always had time to rean government sought to bolster the econ- listen to a child. omy through infusions of new capital, but OF CALIFORNIA national reserves of foreign currency were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since 1989, Commissioner Strother served much lower than anyone had expected. As Tuesday, January 27, 1998 as a Granville County Commissioner serving this became apparent to domestic and inter- twice as Chairman of the Board. He rep- national observers, a panic ensued that Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, Lee G. Meyer, resented his district well having the courage to caused the collapse of the Korean stock mar- Deputy Director of the Phillips Laboratory, Pro- fight on issues that were important to his com- ket and further devaluation of the won. Even pulsion Directorate at Edwards Air Force Base munity. His colleagues on the Board valued the announcement by the IMF of a $57 billion has retired. His departure means our nation his ability to keep the Granville community in- bailout of South Korea was not enough to will lose 30 years of exceptional experience formed on statewide issues. Commissioner stem the panic for more than a couple of and knowledge of rocket propulsion systems. Alligood recalls, ``He loved walking the halls of days. For those unfamiliar with the Directorate, it the legislature better than anybody I've ever The international community recently re- is a little-known but vital part of Edwards Air seen. He kept us all informed of what was sponded with new commitments to roll over Force Base. Over two hundred military and ci- going on in Raleigh and how it affected local and extend loans to Korean borrowers. Inter- vilian personnel work at remote facilities to government.'' Strother's thoughtful manner national banks have committed new funds make efficient, dependable rocket propulsion and quick wit opened doors for him throughout that soon will be available to Korean compa- technologies available to our military and North Carolina and he incorporated his experi- nies. It is hoped that these steps will be suf- space programs. In fact, it would be hard for ences through the state into his service to the ficient to renew confidence in the Korean us to image the events of the last thirty years community. economy as the country prepares for Kim’s without the technologies these people helped inauguration Feb. 25. make available. The giant rocket motor test I first met Commissioner Strother while I South Korea’s success is important to the standards operated by the Directorate, for ex- served as Chairman of the North Carolina United States, as Treasury Secretary Robert ample, tested both the Saturn V boosters that House of Representatives Appropriations Rubin has demonstrated by helping marshal took Americans into space and ballistic missile Committee. He would walk the halls ``button- international support for Seoul’s markets. technologies that were so critical to this na- holing'' legislators almost weekly. Strother Not only is Korea a key trading partner, but tion's security during the Cold War. Lee Meyer would stop in my office and remind me of the we have 37,000 troops guarding the demili- was essential part of these efforts. needs of his people in Granville County and of tarized zone between North and South Korea. Lee's over three decades of work at the all the children in our public schools and com- Weakness in the south might be misinter- Laboratory have contributed greatly to the munity college system. preted in the north as an opportunity to lab's and our nation's achievements. He start- I commend Commissioner Strother contribu- threaten the security of the peninsula. ed working at Edwards in 1963 as an Air tions to Granville County and throughout North As one who has closely observed Mexico’s Force officer and remained there for the rest Carolina. I feel fortunate to have known Rob- recovery from its own recent ‘‘peso crisis,’’ I of his career as a civilian Air Force employee. ert Ed Strother as a colleague in education would expect that Korea can rebound even During that time, Lee Meyer worked on all and public service, and I am proud to have more rapidly. Korea has a strong industrial kinds of innovative propulsion technologies had him as a friend. Strother was a true pa- base, an educated and committed work force, triot in every sense of the word. Commissioner one of the highest rates of saving in the and was selected to manage important world and a remarkable sense of national projects such as the concept definition for the Strother's legacy will live on in the lives of chil- unity. Certainly the courage and determina- proposed Small ICBM as the Advanced dren he instructed and the members of the tion of the new leadership has been proven Launch System program which will continue to Granville community whose lives are richer for during the decades of struggle to bring de- explore the next generation of space launch having known him. His legacy also lives on mocracy to the country. It is very clearly in technologies. through many people who never knew him, the United States’ best interest to help them Lee Meyer's retirement will mean the loss of but he made their lives better because he succeed. years of knowledge and experience to his col- cared.

VerDate 20-JAN-98 06:53 Jan 28, 1998 Jkt 059061 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\CRI\E27JA8.REC pfrm04 January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E27 TRIBUTE TO FRIEDY B. HEISLER CUBA’S POLITICAL PRISONERS TRIBUTE TO ROSEMARY COLLINS HON. SAM FARR HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN OF FLORIDA HON. SAM FARR OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Tuesday, January 27, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, as Jose Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Marti, the Cuban patriot said: ``The sufferings Tuesday, January 27, 1998 today to honor a woman who continually endured for the sake of winning freedom make Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise worked to nurture and to heal, not only the us love it the more.'' Dr. Eugenio De Sosa today to honor a woman who devoted herself human body but the human spirit and soul as probably knows more than most of us about to the people of her community. Rosemary well. Dr. Friedy B. Heisler passed away last that love for freedom and what it is like to live Collins spent her life serving Santa Cruz and July in her Carmel Highlands home. without it. Eugenio De Sosa, now in his seven- her family. She was known throughout the Born, Sept. 16, 1900, in Switzerland, she ties, was a successful businessman in a pre- community as loving and kind to all those graduated from the College of Neuchatel be- Castro Cuba. Educated in the University of around her. fore immigrating to Chicago in 1924. Studying Havana, he earned his degree in diplomatic at the University of Illinois Medical School, Dr. and consular law and became Editor and Mrs. Collins was active in many organiza- Heisler finished her medical residency in psy- board member of the daily newspaper, Diario tions, including the Holy Cross Church which chiatry before opening a private practice in de la Marina, the oldest and one of the most was graced by her ability to sing in many of Chicago. prominent of Latin American publications. the church events and running the monthly hot Upon meeting her husband Francis, a civil In December of 1959, Dr. De Sosa's life lunch program at Good Shepard School. rights and trade union attorney, Dr. Heisler was changed forever. He was arrested by Rosemary Collins loved children, and chil- moved to Carmel Highlands in 1948. She Castro's forces for conspiring against the re- dren loved her. She was always willing to help soon became active in the local mental health gime and was forced to serve a prison term of a child in need of a hug or just conversation. field, establishing again a private practice 21 years in Cuba's gulags. The torment en- She worked as a teachers aide and secretary which continued until 1984. During this period dured by Dr. De Sosa during his prison term at Soquel Elementary for 28 years, where she she served as a mental health consultant to included routine beatings and torture, both helped children with learning difficulties. Her Carmel Unified School District and as an in- physical and psychological. Eventually he was eleven grandchildren brought her great joy in structor in the Extension Division of the Uni- transferred to the Havana's Psychiatric Hos- this world along with the many nieces and versity of California at Berkeley and at Santa pital where, along with other political pris- nephews she read to. Rosemary often said, Cruz. Dr. Heisler was active in numerous psy- oners, he was forced to live among the vio- grandchildren were God's greatest invention, chiatric and mental health congresses, and lently insane. In addition to being subjected to and a hug from a grandchild was what life was she visited mental health institutions. Her vast the brutality of the guards and deranged pris- all about. memberships include: the American Medical oners, he was forced to ingest psychotropic Association, International Mental Health Asso- drugs and endure electroshock treatments at Rosemary Collins is an example for all of ciation, Monterey County Mental Health Soci- the hands of Castro's thugs. us. She was the past president of the Califor- ety, Northern California Mental Health Society, After 21 years of suffering through what nia School Employees Association as well as and Mid-Central Coast of Northern California seemed to be an endless nightmare, this cou- past president of the Young Ladies Institute, a Psychiatric Association. She was honored as rageous Cuban compatriot was set free. Dr. co-founder of the 18±29er Catholic young a life fellow of the American Psychiatric Asso- De Sosa arrived in the United States on Janu- People's Group of Holy Cross Parish. Her ciation in 1993. Dr. Heisler was instrumental in ary 18, 1980. He has enjoyed tremendous commitment to these organizations, and her the founding of the psychiatric department of success since his arrival in Miami and is a time spent on activities of the groups helped the Community Hospital of the Monterey Pe- source of pride to his family and community. keep community spirit alive. She was also a ninsula, where she was a former chairman. Dr. De Sosa's story is but one of the thou- member of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Dr. Heisler was truly a woman of impressive sands of examples of those whose lives have Joseph's Catholic Church in Capitola, and a stature. Her involvement in mental health and been scarred and torn apart by the last tyran- volunteer for the Santa Cruz county elections well being was substantial, as was her love for nical dictator left in the Western Hemisphere, department. her family and friends. It is at this time that I Fidel Castro. Let his story be an example of Mrs. Collins will be missed by many. She recognize Friedy B. Heisler's accomplishments the strength of the human spirit, of the fragility was a model citizen for the community. Rose- and her involvement. She will be missed by of freedom and of the hope of millions of Cu- mary Collins made the lives of our children the many people she touched during her life- bans living under Castro's brutal regime to better and will be dearly missed. Our hearts time. one day be free. go out to her family

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HIGHLIGHTS Second session of the One Hundred Fifth Congress convened. See Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity. Senate and House met in Joint Session and received the President’s State of the Union Message. Senate Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the Chamber Action District of Oregon, Barry G. Silverman, of Arizona, Routine Proceedings, pages S1–S71 to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Cir- Measures Introduced: Seven bills and six resolu- cuit, and Richard W. Story, of Georgia, to be tions were introduced, as follows: S. 1569–1575 and United States District Judge for the Northern Dis- S. Res. 164–169. Page S48 trict of Georgia, on Wednesday, January 28, 1998, Measures Reported: Reports were made as follows: with votes to occur thereon. Page S68 S. 1237, to amend the Occupational Safety and Appointments: The following appointments were Health Act of 1970 to further improve the safety made pursuant to law during the sine die adjourn- and health of working environments, with an ment of the Senate: amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. To the Congressional Award Board, pursuant to No. 105–159) Page S48 Public Law 96–114, as amended, Martis James Measures Passed: Davis, of New York. (Appointed on November 21, Notification to the President: Senate agreed to S. 1997) Res. 164, informing the President of the United To the National Bipartisan Commission on the States that a quorum of each House is assembled. Future of Medicare, pursuant to Public Law 105–33, Subsequently, Senators Lott and Daschle were ap- Senators Gramm and Frist, Ilene Gordon, of Mis- pointed by the Chair. Page S1 sissippi, and Deborah Steelman, of Virginia. (Ap- Notification to the House of Representatives: pointed on November 25, 1997) Senate agreed to S. Res. 165, informing the House To the Panel to Review Long-Range Air Power, of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is as- pursuant to Public Law 105–56, J. James Exon, of sembled. Pages S1±2 Nebraska. (Appointed on December 12, 1997) Recognition of Denver Broncos: Senate agreed to To the National Council of the Arts, pursuant to S. Res. 166, recognizing the outstanding achieve- Public Law 105–83, Richard J. Durbin of Illinois. ments of the Denver Broncos in winning the Super (Appointed on December 31, 1997) Bowl XXXII. Pages S68±69 To the Social Security Advisory Board, pursuant Recognition of John Elway: Senate agreed to S. to Public Law 103–296, Sylvester J. Schieber, of Res. 167, recognizing the outstanding achievement Maryland. (Appointed January 19, 1998) of the Denver Bronco’s quarterback, John Elway, in To the Congressional Award Board, pursuant to the victory of the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl Public Law 96–114, Clinton Bristow, Jr., of Mis- XXXII. Pages S68±69 sissippi. (Appointed on January 20, 1998) Four Chaplains Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. To the Census Monitoring Board, pursuant to 169, to designate February 3, 1998, as ‘‘Four Chap- Public Law 105–119, Joe D. Whitley, of Georgia, lains Day’’. Pages S69±70 and Max W. Williams, of Mississippi. (Appointed Congressional Adjournment: Senate agreed to H. on January 20, 1998) Con. Res. 201, providing for adjournments of the To the Congressional Award Board, pursuant to House of Representatives and the Senate. Page S70 Public Law 96–114, Felix Sanchez, of Washington, Nominations—Agreement: A unanimous-consent D.C. (Appointed on January 26, 1998) Page S2 time-agreement was reached providing for the con- Nominations Received: Senate received the follow- sideration of the nominations of Ann L. Aiken, of ing nominations: D 1 D 2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 27, 1998 Togo Dennis West, Jr., of the District of Colum- Gregory Moneta Sleet, of Delaware, to be United bia, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs. States District Judge for the District of Delaware. John D. Kelly, of North Dakota, to be United Emilio W. Cividanes, of the District of Columbia, States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit. to be Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Marsha L. Berzon, of California, to be United Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen years. States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. Page S71 Kim McLean Wardlaw, of California, to be Messages From the President: Pages S20±25 United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. Messages From the House: Page S25 Judith M. Barzilay, of New Jersey, to be a Judge Measures Referred: Pages S25±26 of the United States Court of International Trade. Measures Placed on Calendar: Page S26 Delissa A. Ridgway, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Inter- Communications: Pages S26±42 national Trade. Petitions: Pages S42±48 William P. Dimitrouleas, of Florida, to be United Statements on Introduced Bills: Pages S48±56 States District Judge for the Southern District of Additional Cosponsors: Pages S56±58 Florida. Notices of Hearings: Page S60 Robert G. James, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana, Additional Statements: Pages S60±68 vice John M. Shaw, retired. Quorum Calls: One quorum call was taken today. James W. Klein, of the District of Columbia, to (Total–1) Page S1 be United States District Judge for the District of Adjournment: Senate convened the Second Session Columbia. of the One Hundred Fifth Congress at 12 noon, and Stephan P. Mickle, of Florida, to be United States adjourned at 10:31 p.m., until 10:30 a.m., on District Judge for the Northern District of Florida. Wednesday, January 28, 1998. (For Senate’s pro- Johnnie B. Rawlinson, of Nevada, to be United gram, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader States District Judge for the District of Nevada. in today’s Record on page S70). Richard W. Roberts, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District Committee Meetings of Columbia. No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives dates of both Houses of Congress during January and Chamber Action February 1998. Page H2 Bills Introduced: 27 public bills, H.R. 3089–3115; Meeting Hour—January 28: Agreed that when the and 10 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 201–204, and H. House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 Res. 335–340 were introduced. Pages H62±63 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28. Page H2 Reports Filed: No reports were filed today. Calendar Wednesday: Agreed to dispense with Cal- Notify the President: The House agreed to H. Res. endar Wednesday business of January 28. Page H2 335, authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Con- Holocaust Victims Redress Act: The House passed gress. Subsequently, the Chair announced the Speak- S. 1564, to provide redress for inadequate restitution er’s appointment of Representatives Armey and Gep- of assets seized by the United States Government hardt to the committee. Page H2 during World War II which belonged to victims of the Holocaust—clearing the measure for the Presi- Notify the Senate: The House agreed to H. Res. dent. Pages H2±8 336, authorizing the Clerk of the House to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assem- Condolence Resolution: The House agreed to H. bled. Page H2 Res. 338, expressing the condolences of the House Meeting Hours of the 2nd Session: The House on the death of the Honorable Sonny Bono, a Rep- agreed to H. Res. 337, establishing the meeting resentative from the State of California. Pages H8±18 hours of the House of Representatives during the Presidential Messages: Read the following mes- 2nd Session. Page H2 sages transmitted to the Clerk pursuant to the Line Adjournment of Both Houses: The House agreed Item Veto Act (P.L. 104–130): to H. Con. Res. 201, providing for the adjournment January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D 3 Agriculture, FDA Appropriations: Message re- tary Voting Rights Act of 1997, was referred to the ceived on November 20, 1997 wherein he cancels Committees on House Oversight, Judiciary, and Vet- various dollar amounts of discretionary budget au- erans Affairs. S. Con. Res. 39, expressing the sense thority contained in H.R. 2160, making appropria- of the Congress that the German Government should tions for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and expand and simplify its reparations system, provide Drug Administration, and Related Agencies pro- reparations to Holocaust survivors in Eastern and grams for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998 Central Europe, and set up a fund to help cover the (P.L. 105–86)—referred to the Committees on Ap- medical expenses of Holocaust survivors, was referred propriations and the Budget and ordered printed (H. to the Committee on International Relations. Doc. 105–179); Pages H18±19 Page H36 Interior Appropriations: Message received on No- Quorum Calls—Votes: One quorum call (Roll No. vember 20, 1997 wherein he cancels various dollar 1) developed during the proceedings of the House amounts of discretionary budget authority contained today and appears on page H1. There were no re- in H.R. 2107, making appropriations for the De- corded votes. partment of the Interior and related agencies for the Adjournment: Met at 12:00 noon, and, pursuant to fiscal year ending September 30, 1998 (P.L. the provisions of H. Res. 338, adjourned at 10:31 105–83)—referred to the Committees on Appropria- p.m. as a further mark of respect to the memory of tions and the Budget and ordered printed (H. Doc. the Honorable Sonny Bono. 105–180); and Page H19 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations: Mes- Committee Meetings sage received on December 2, 1997 wherein he can- cels a dollar amount of discretionary budget author- RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON ity contained in H.R. 2267, making appropriations NATIONAL AIRPORT for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Ordered State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fis- reported amended H.R. 2625, to redesignate Wash- cal year ending September 30, 1998 (P.L. ington National Airport as ‘‘Ronald Reagan Wash- 105–119)—referred to the Committees on Appro- ington National Airport.’’ priations and the Budget and ordered printed (H. Senate Committees Doc. 105–181). Page H19 (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Long-Range Air Power: The Chair announced the Committee on Armed Services: January 28 and 29, to hold Minority Leader’s appointment of Mr. Walter E. hearings on the report and recommendations of the Na- Morrow, Jr. of Massachusetts to the Independent tional Defense Panel, Wednesday at 10 a.m. in SD–106 Panel to Evaluate the Adequacy of Current Planning and Thursday at 10 a.m. in SR–222. for United States Long-Range Air Power. Page H19 January 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings on the Recess: The House recessed at 4:12 p.m. and recon- national security implications of enlarging NATO and the continued deployment of U.S. forces in Bosnia, 2:30 vened at 8:55 p.m. Page H30 p.m., SH–216. State of the Union Address: President Clinton de- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Janu- livered his State of the Union address before a joint ary 29, Subcommittee on Securities, to hold oversight session of Congress. He was escorted into the House hearings to review financial market circuit breakers that Chamber by a committee comprised of Representa- operate stock, options, and future markets, 2 p.m., tives Armey, Delay, Boehner, Cox of California, SD–538. Dickey, Hutchinson, Gephardt, Bonior, Fazio of Committee on the Budget: January 28, to hold hearings to California, Kennelly, Berry, Snyder and Senators examine the state of the United States economy and the Lott, Nickles, Mack, Thurmond, Daschle, Ford, Mi- economic and budget outlook, 10 a.m., SD–608. kulski, Breaux, Kerry of Massachusetts, Kerrey of January 28, Full Committee, to hold hearings on Fed- eral education funding, focusing on State and local per- Nebraska, Torricelli, Reid, Rockefeller, Dorgan, and spectives, 2 p.m., SD–608. Leahy. The President’s message was referred to the January 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to exam- Committee of the Whole House on the State of the ine the state of the United States economy, 10 a.m., Union and ordered printed as a House Document SD–608. (H. Doc. 105–178). Pages 30±36 January 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to exam- Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate ine the impact of research and technology on K–12 edu- today appear on page H2. cation, 2 p.m., SD–608. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Janu- Referrals: S. 191, to Throttle Criminal Use of ary 29, business meeting, to mark up S. 1297, to redesig- Guns; S. 758, Lobbying Disclosure Technical nate Washington National Airport as ‘‘Ronald Reagan Amendments Act of 1997; and S. 1172, for the re- Washington National Airport’’, 12 Noon, SR–253. lief of Sylvester Flis, were referred to the Committee Committee on Finance: January 28, to hold hearings on on the Judiciary. S. 1213, Oceans Act of 1997, was the recommendations of the IRS Restructuring Commis- referred to the Committees on Resources, Science, sion to reform and restructure the Internal Revenue Serv- and Transportation and Infrastructure. S. 1566, Mili- ice, and H.R. 2676, to amend the Internal Revenue Code D 4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 27, 1998 of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Revenue denial of the Wisconsin Chippewa’s casino application, 11 Service; to be followed by a nomination hearing on pend- a.m., on January 28 and 10 a.m., on January 29, 2154 ing nominations, 10 a.m., SD–215. Rayburn. January 29, Full Committee, to continue hearings on January 30, Subcommittee on the District of Colum- the recommendations of the IRS Restructuring Commis- bia, hearing on Management Reform: Cost, Savings and sion to reform and restructure the Internal Revenue Serv- Net, 9:30 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. ice, and on H.R. 2676, to amend the Internal Revenue Committee on the Judiciary, January 29, Subcommittee on Code of 1986 to restructure and reform the Internal Rev- the Constitution, oversight hearing on Congress, the enue Service, 10 a.m., SD–215. Courts and the Constitution, 9:30 a.m., 2226 Rayburn. Committee on Foreign Relations: January 29, to hold hear- Committee on National Security, January 29, Subcommit- ings on the nomination of Robert T. Grey, Jr., of Vir- tee on Military Personnel, hearing on the Quadrennial ginia, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of Defense Review and National Defense Panel Rec- service as United States Representative to the Conference ommendations, 9 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. on Disarmament, Department of State, 10 a.m., SD–419. Committee on Small Business, January 29, hearing on the Committee on Governmental Affairs: January 29, Perma- third party consultation provision in the Safety Advance- nent Subcommittee on Investigations, to hold hearings on ment for Employees (SAFE) Act, 9 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. improving the Medicare enrollment process in an effort to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, January prevent Medicare fraud, 9:30 a.m., SD–342. 28, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Select Committee on Intelligence: January 28, to hold hear- hearing on Disaster Mitigation, 12 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. ings to examine worldwide threats to U.S. interests, 9:30 Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, January 28, Subcommit- a.m., SH–216. tee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing on the January 28, Full Committee, to continue hearings (in granting of waivers to the eligibility regulations for bur- closed session) to examine worldwide threats to U.S. in- ial at Arlington Cemetery, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. terests, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. Committee on Ways and Means, January 28, hearing on House Committees proposals to reduce the Federal tax burden on the Amer- Committee on Appropriations, January 28, Subcommittee ican public, 11:30 a.m., 1100 Longworth. on Interior, oversight hearing on National Energy Policy, January 29, Subcommittee on Health, hearing on Pre- 11 a.m., B–308 Rayburn. paring the Health Care Financing Administration for the January 28 and 29, Subcommittee on Labor, Health 21st Century, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. and Human Services, and Education, on public witnesses, January 29, Subcommittee on Human Resources, hear- 10 a.m., and 2 p.m., 2358 Rayburn. ing on modifying child support penalties for automatic January 29, Subcommittee on Legislative, on House of data, 9 a.m., B–318 Rayburn. Representativcs and the Office of Compliance, 9 a.m., f H–144 Capitol. January 29, Subcommittee on National Security, execu- CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD tive, briefing on World-Wide Threat, 10 a.m., H–140 Capitol. Week of January 28 through 31, 1998 Committee on Banking and Financial Services, January 30, hearing on East Asia Economic Conditions, 10 a.m., 2128 Senate Chamber Rayburn. Committee on Commerce, January 29, hearing on the To- On Wednesday, Senate will consider the nomina- bacco Settlement: Views of Tobacco Industry Executives, tions of Barry G. Silverman, of Arizona, to be U.S. 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, Richard W. Committee on Education and the Workforce, January 28, to Story, of Georgia, to be U. S. District Judge for the markup the following: H.R. 2846, to prohibit spending Northern District of Georgia, and Ann L. Aiken, of Federal education funds on national testing without ex- Oregon, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of plicit and specific legislation; and H. Con. Res. 202, ex- Oregon. pressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Gov- On Thursday, Senate will consider proposed legis- ernment should acknowledge the importance of at-home lation to redesignate Washington National Airport parents and should not discriminate against families who forego a second income in order for a mother or father as ‘‘Ronald Reagan Washington Airport’’. to be at home with their children, 1:30 p.m., 2175 Ray- On Friday, Senate will not be in session. burn. (Senate will recess on Wednesday, January 28, 1998, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, January from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for respective party con- 28 and 29, hearings on the Department of the Interior’s ferences.) CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D5 BILLS ENACTED INTO PUBLIC LAW (105TH, 1st SESSION)

Law No. Law No. Law No. Law No. Law No. S. 156 ...... 105–132 S. 1193 ...... 105–137 S.J. Res. 39 ...... 105–140 H.R. 1747 ...... 105–95 H.R. 2813 ...... 105–103 S. 476 ...... 105–133 S. 1228 ...... 105–124 H.R. 1787 ...... 105–96 H.R. 2977 ...... 105–153 S. 669 ...... 105–106 S. 1231 ...... 105–108 H.R. 867 ...... 105–89 H.R. 1840 ...... 105–112 S. 714 ...... 105–114 S. 1258 ...... 105–117 H.R. 1057 ...... 105–90 H.R. 2129 ...... 105–97 H.R. 2979 ...... 105–144 S. 738 ...... 105–134 S. 1347 ...... 105–109 H.R. 1058 ...... 105–91 H.R. 2159 ...... 105–118 H.R. 3025 ...... 105–149 S. 813 ...... 105–101 S. 1354 ...... 105–125 H.R. 1086 ...... 105–102 H.R. 2265 ...... 105–147 H.R. 3034 ...... 105–150 S. 819 ...... 105–122 S. 1377 ...... 105–110 H.R. 1090 ...... 105–111 H.R. 2267 ...... 105–119 S. 830 ...... 105–115 S. 1378 ...... 105–126 H.R. 1254 ...... 105–131 H.R. 2366 ...... 105–113 S. 833 ...... 105–123 S. 1417 ...... 105–127 H.R. 1377 ...... 105–92 H.R. 2367 ...... 105–98 H.J. Res. 91 ...... 105–104 S. 858 ...... 105–107 S. 1505 ...... 105–128 H.R. 1479 ...... 105–93 H.R. 2476 ...... 105–148 H.J. Res. 92 ...... 105–105 S. 923 ...... 105–116 S. 1507 ...... 105–129 H.R. 1484 ...... 105–94 H.R. 2564 ...... 105–99 H.J. Res. 95 ...... 105–145 S. 1026 ...... 105–121 S. 1519 ...... 105–130 H.R. 1493 ...... 105–141 H.R. 2607 ...... 105–100 S. 1139 ...... 105–135 S. 1559 ...... 105–138 H.R. 1604 ...... 105–143 H.R. 2626 ...... 105–142 H.J. Res. 96 ...... 105–151 S. 1161 ...... 105–136 S. 1565 ...... 105–139 H.R. 1658 ...... 105–146 H.R. 2796 ...... 105–152 H.J. Res. 103 ...... 105–120

BILLS VETOED H.R. 1469, making emergency supplemental appropriations for recovery from natural disasters, and for overseas peacekeeping efforts, including those in Bosnia, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997, and for other purposes. Vetoed June 9, 1997. H.R. 1122, to amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions. Vetoed Oct. 10, 1997. H.R. 2631, disapproving the cancellations transmitted by the President on October 6, 1997, regarding Public Law 105-45. Vetoed Nov. 13, 1997.

LINE ITEM VETOES H.R. 2015, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(1) and (c) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998 (P.L.105-33). Line Item Veto Message: H.Doc. 105–115 of Sept. 3, 1997. H.R. 2014, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(2) and (d) of section 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998 (P.L.105-34). Line Item Veto Message: H.Doc. 105–116 of Sept. 3, 1997. H.R. 2016, making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Depart- ment of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes (P.L.105-45). Line Item Veto Message: H.Doc. 105–147 of Oct. 6, 1997. H.R. 2266, making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes (P.L.105-56). Line Item Veto Message: H.Doc. 105–155 of Oct. 21, 1997. H.R. 2378, making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes (P.L.105- 61). Line Item Veto Message: H.Doc. 105–156 of Oct. 21, 1997. H.R. 2203, making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes (P.L.105-62). Line Item Veto Message: H.Doc. 105–157 of Oct. 21, 1997. H.R. 2158, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes (P.L.105-65). Line Item Veto Message: H.Doc. 105–167 of Nov. 4, 1997. H.R. 2169, making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- tember 30, 1998, and for other purposes (P.L.105-66). Line Item Veto Message: H.Doc. 105–168 of Nov. 4, 1997. H.R. 2160, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes (P.L.105-86). Line Item Veto Message: H.Doc. 105–179 of Jan. 27, 1998. H.R. 2107, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes (P.L.105-83). Line Item Veto Message: H.Doc. 105–180 of Jan. 27, 1998. H.R. 2267, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes (P.L.105-119). Line Item Veto Message: H.Doc. 105–181 of Jan. 27, 1998.

HISTORY OF BILLS ENACTED INTO PUBLIC LAW

(105th Cong., 1st Sess.)

D7 D8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 No. 104– Public Law 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 proved Date ap- Nov. 19, Nov. 19, Nov. 19, Nov. 19, Nov. 19, Nov. 19, Nov. 19, Nov. 19, Nov. 19, Nov. 19, Nov. 19, Nov. 19, Nov. 19, Nov. 20, 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Senate Nov. 8 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 7 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 7 Nov. 8 Nov. 9 Nov. 5 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 4 Nov. 8 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Date of passage House April 30 June 17 June 17 May 21 Oct. 29 Oct. 29 June 17 Oct. 21 Oct. 21 Oct. 31 Oct. 21 Oct. 9 Nov. 8 July 8 Senate S 12202 S 12419 S 12419 S 12058 S 12424 S 12424 S 12061 S 12204 S 12419 S 11790 S 12419 S 12271 S 11704 S 12206 Record Page of passage in Congressional House H 2035 H 3827 H 3828 H 3088 H 9641 H 9640 H 3818 H 8862 H 8854 H 9837 H 8856 H 8805 H 10372 H 4860 104– Senate ...... 77 130 266 320 298 142 153 104 227 226 Report No. 104– House ...... 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Senate ...... Nov. 7 Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Oct. 23 Sept. 18 Date Reported 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 House April 28 May 20 July 31 July 31 June 12 Sept. 23 Oct. 9 Oct. 6 June 21 June 25 Senate GA GA LHR EPW EPW EPW GA GA Jud Jud Committee House WM GRO GRO EEO TI TI TI Res IR GRO VA GRO App Jud Jud 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Date intro- duced Feb. 27 Mar. 13 Mar. 13 April 17 April 29 April 29 May 22 June 4 July 9 July 31 Sept. 26 Oct. 6 May 23 Mar. 17 Bill No. (H.R. 1532) H.R. 1747 H.R. 2367 H.R. 867 H.R. 1057 H.R. 1058 H.R. 1377 H.R. 1479 H.R. 1484 H.R. 1787 H.R. 2129 H.R. 2564 H.R. 2607 S. 813 H.R. 1086 ...... Title ...... care diana, which houses the operations of Circle City Station Post Office as the ‘‘An- drew Jacobs, Jr. Post Office Building’’ Postal Service under construction at 150 West Margaret Drive in Terre Haute, Indi- ana, as the ‘‘John T. Myers Post Office Building’’ Income Security Act of 1974 to encourage retirement income savings States courthouse located at 300 Northeast First Avenue in Miami, Florida, as the ‘‘David W. Dyer Federal Courthouse’’ house building located in Dublin, Georgia, as the J. Roy Rowland Federal Courthouse to authorize the design and construction of additions to the parking garage and certain site improvements, and for other purposes phants by supporting and providing finan- cial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range Asian ele- phants and projects of persons with dem- onstrated expertise in the conservation of Asian elephants located at 150 North 3rd Street in Steuben- ville, Ohio, as the ‘‘Douglas Applegate Post Office’’ the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans located at 450 North Centre Street in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Peter J. McCloskey Postal Facility’’ the District of Columbia and other activi- ties chargeable in whole or part against the revenues of said District for fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes States Code, to provide criminal penalties for theft and willful vandalism at national cemeteries lated to transportation and improve the United States Code To promote the adoption of children in foster To designate the building in Indianapolis, In- To designate the facility of United States To amend title I of the Employee Retirement To designate the Federal building and United To redesignate the Dublin Federal Court- To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act To assist in the conservation of Asian ele- To designate the United States Post Office To increase, effective as of December 1, 1997, To designate the United States Post Office Making appropriations for the government of To amend chapter 91 of title 18, United To codify without substantive change laws re- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D9 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Nov. 20, Nov. 20, Nov. 20, Nov. 20, Nov. 20, Nov. 20, Nov. 20, Nov. 20, Nov. 21, Nov. 21, Nov. 21, Nov. 21, Nov. 21, Nov. 21, Nov. 21, Nov. 26, 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Nov. 10 Nov. 7 Nov. 7 July 11 June 19 Nov. 4 Nov. 8 Nov. 5 Nov. 10 Nov. 10 Nov. 10 Nov. 5 Sept. 24 June 18 Nov. 8 Sept. 5 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Nov. 8 Nov. 4 Nov. 4 Nov. 9 July 17 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 8 April 16 July 8 Oct. 21 Nov. 9 Oct. 7 Oct. 31 Nov. 9 Sept. 4 S 12495 S 11923 S 11923 S 7318 S 5976 S 11704 S 12209 S 11791 S 12487 S 12487 S 12495 S 11790 S 9850 S 5922 S 12207 S 8869 H 10406 H 9983 H 9983 H 10553 H 5410 H 10548 H 10558 H 10374 H 1566 H 4868 H 8869 H 10485 H 8500 H 9837 H 10557 H 6848 39 24 43 35 124 141 123 ...... 52 369 370 135 296 310 147 176 162 319 ...... 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 ...... June 26 June 18 Oct. 30 Nov. 7 Oct. 30 July 1 Nov. 4 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 ...... Oct. 31 Oct. 31 June 18 April 14 June 26 Oct. 2 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 June 23 July 14 ENR AS CST CST Jud GA LHR EPW NS Jud Jud Res Int NS Jud VA Jud GRO Agr Com VA TI App 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Nov. 4 July 31 July 31 April 30 June 9 Sept. 26 Oct. 30 Nov. 5 Mar. 18 June 10 July 31 May 7 June 5 June 17 Oct. 6 July 14 (S. 955) (H.R. 849) (H.R. 1411) (H.R. 1775) H.R. 2813 H.J. Res. 92 S. 1377 S. 830 H.J. Res. 91 S. 669 S. 858 S. 1231 S. 1347 H.R. 1090 H.R. 1840 H.R. 2366 S. 714 S. 923 S. 1258 H.R. 2159 ...... order to allow the Medal of Honor be awarded to Robert R. Ingram of Jackson- ville, Florida, for acts of valor while a Navy Hospital Corpsman in the Republic of Viet- nam during the Vietnam conflict lachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Compact bama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin Com- pact Railroad Depot at the Jimmy Carter Na- tional Historic Site 1998 for intelligence and intelligence-relat- ed activities of the United States Govern- ment, the Community Management Ac- count, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, for other purposes 1998 and 1999 for the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes convey certain lands that the United States conveyed to the city ican Legion to make a technical correction allow revision of veterans benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error the prohibition on advertising of certain electronic devices authority to conduct the census of agri- culture, and for other purposes Veteran Housing Loan Pilot Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary Veter- ans Affairs relating to services for homeless veterans, to extend certain other authorities of the Secretary, and for other purposes metic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and biological products, for other purposes prohibit interment or memorialization in certain cemeteries of persons committing Federal or State capital crimes and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 to prohibit an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States from receiving assistance under that Act export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes To waive time limitations specified by law in Granting the consent of Congress to Apa- Granting the consent of Congress to Ala- To provide for the acquisition of Plains To authorize appropriations for fiscal year To authorize appropriations for fiscal years To permit the city of Cleveland, Ohio, to To amend the Act incorporating Amer- To amend title 38, United States Code, to To provide a law enforcement exception to To transfer to the Secretary of Agriculture To extend and improve the Native American To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cos- To amend title 38, United States Code, to To amend the Uniform Relocation Assistance Making appropriations for foreign operations, D10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 No. 104– Public Law 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 proved Date ap- Nov. 26, Nov. 26, Nov. 26, Dec. 1, Dec. 1, Dec. 1, Dec. 1, Dec. 1, Dec. 1, Dec. 1, Dec. 1, Dec. 1, Dec. 2, Dec. 2, Dec. 2, Dec. 2, 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Senate Oct. 1 Nov. 13 Sept. 16 June 12 July 25 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 5 Nov. 7 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 13 Nov. 9 May 15 Nov. 7 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Date of passage House Sept. 30 Nov. 10 Oct. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 12 Nov. 12 Sept. 16 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Senate S 10265 S 12675 S 9435 S 5645 S 8158 S 12432 S 12425 S 11792 S 12062 S 12416 S 12424 S 12450 S 12694 S 12420 S 4576 S 11937 Record Page of passage in Congressional House H 8244 H 10577 H 8397 H 10960 H 10960 H 10960 H 10960 H 10641 H 10960 H 10960 H 10642 H 10633 H 7321 H 10960 H 10960 H 10960 48 76 85 130 146 104– Senate ...... 207 224 270 368 251 Report No. 104– House ...... 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Senate ...... Sept. 10 June 5 June 26 Oct. 31 Nov. 8 Nov. 8 May 1 Sept. 24 Date Reported 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 House ...... July 25 July 31 Sept. 25 Oct. 31 Sept. 17 Senate BHUA EPW EPW BHUA CST GA ENR IA Jud CST Committee House App HO BFS TI TI Com GRO HO EEO NS TI GRO Res Jud TI 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Date intro- duced July 25 Nov. 8 July 17 June 2 June 5 Sept. 26 Oct. 31 Nov. 5 Nov. 7 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 April 9 Jan. 21 Mar. 19 May 14 Bill No. (S. 1022) (H.R. 1753) (H.R. 1370) (H.R. 2516) (H.R. 2247) H.R. 1254 S. 476 H.R. 2267 H.J. Res. 103 S. 1026 S. 819 S. 833 S. 1228 S. 1354 S. 1378 S. 1417 S. 1505 S. 1507 S. 1519 S. 156 S. 738 ...... Title . . . . . of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judici- ary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes with respect to certain specified bills of the One Hundred Fifth Congress United States 200 South Washington Street in Alexan- dria, Virginia, as the ‘‘Martin V.B. Bostetter, Jr. United States Courthouse’’ at Public Square and Superior Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, as the ‘‘Howard M. Metzenbaum United States Courthouse’’ memorative coin program to commemorate each of the 50 States, and for other purposes to provide for the designation of common carriers not subject to the jurisdiction of a State commission as eligible telecommuni- cations carriers mail in the location and recovery of missing children, and for other purposes nishing and equipping of a Center for Per- forming Arts within the complex known as the New Mexico Hispanic Cultural Center and for other purposes ments to the Museum and Library Services Act, and for other purposes tion Act for Fiscal Year 1998 to make cer- tain technical corrections highway safety, and transit programs pend- ing enactment of a law reauthorizing the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 building located at Bennett and Kansas Av- enue in Springfield, Missouri, as the ‘‘John N. Griesemer Post Office Building’’ Missouri River Basin program to the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, and for other purposes than 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs of Amer- ica facilities by the year 2000 authorize appropriations for Amtrak, and other purposes Making appropriations for the Departments Waiving certain enrollment requirements To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of To designate the United States courthouse at To designate the Federal building courthouse To provide for a 10-year circulating com- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 To extend the authorization of use official To provide for the design, construction, fur- To make technical and conforming amend- To amend the National Defense Authoriza- To provide a 6-month extension of highway, To designate the United States Post Office To provide certain benefits of the Pick-Sloan To provide for the establishment of not less To reform the statutes relating to Amtrak, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D11 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Dec. 2, Dec. 2, Dec. 2, Dec. 2, Dec. 2, Dec. 2, Dec. 5, Dec. 5, Dec. 15, Dec. 15, Dec. 15, Dec. 16, Dec. 16, Dec. 16, Dec. 16, Dec. 16, 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Nov. 8 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 9 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 10 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Sept. 29 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 4 Nov. 9 Nov. 4 Nov. 12 Nov. 12 July 8 Nov. 4 Nov. 9 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 S 8979 S 9091 S 12207 S 12696 S 12711 S 12676 S 12711 S 12705 S 12425 S 12694 S 12683 S 12495 S 12689 S 12704 S 12692 S 12711 H 8113 H 10960 H 10960 H 10960 H 10960 H 10960 H 9966 H 10559 H 9985 H 10638 H 10663 H 4877 H 9983 H 10561 H 10960 H 10960 62 140 148 ...... 246 244 372 352 389 169 371 338 339 1997 1997 1997 ...... Nov. 6 Nov. 8 Nov. 8 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 ...... Sept. 8 Sept. 4 Oct. 23 Oct. 31 Oct. 28 Nov. 7 July 8 Oct. 23 Oct. 31 CST Jud CST EPW Jud SB Jud TI Jud TI Res HO Jud Res Jud TI GRO WM 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 Aug. 19 Sept. 10 Sept. 18 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 April 30 Oct. 7 May 14 Nov. 9 Oct. 6 May 16 July 25 Sept. 15 Nov. 12 Nov. 12 (H.R. 2261) (H.R. 2036) S.J. Res. 39 H.R. 1604 H.R. 3025 S. 1139 S. 1161 S. 1193 S. 1559 S. 1565 H.R. 1493 H.R. 2626 H.R. 2979 H.J. Res. 95 H.R. 1658 H.R. 2265 H.R. 2476 H.R. 3034 ...... Business Administration, and for other pur- poses Act to authorize appropriations for refugee and entrant assistance for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 States Code, to extend the authorization of the aviation insurance program, and for other purposes nishing, and equipping of a Center for His- torically Black Heritage within Florida A&M University raguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act session of the One Hundred Fifth Congress a program in local prisons to identify, prior to arraignment, criminal aliens and who are unlawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes Improvement Act of 1996, and for other purposes tion of judgment funds the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan pursuant to dockets numbered 18-E, 58, 364, and 18-R before the Indian Claims Commission erty for the Library of Congress, and other purposes Chickasaw Trail Economic Development Compact Striped Bass Conservation Act and related laws United States Code, to provide greater copyright protection by amending criminal copyright infringement provisions, and for other purposes quire the National Transportation Safety Board and individual foreign air carriers to address the needs of families passengers involved in aircraft accidents involving for- eign air carriers pitalization and Medical Services, Inc., for other purposes Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, relating to customs user fees, allow the use of such fees to provide for customs inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of passengers in Florida, and for other purposes To reauthorize the programs of Small To amend the Immigration and Nationality To amend chapter 443 of title 49, United To provide for the design, construction, fur- To make technical corrections to the Nica- To provide for the convening of second To require the Attorney General to establish To make clarifications to the Pilot Records To provide for the division, use, and distribu- To authorize acquisition of certain real prop- Granting the consent of Congress to To reauthorize and amend the Atlantic To amend the provisions of titles 17 and 18, To amend title 49, United States Code, to re- To amend the Federal charter for Group Hos- To amend section 13031 of the Consolidated D12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST 151 152 153 No. 104– Public Law 1997 1997 1997 proved Date ap- Dec. 16, Dec. 17, Dec. 17, Infrastructure 1997 1997 1997 Senate Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 1997 1997 1997 Date of passage House Res ...... Resources Sci ...... Science SB ...... Small Business TI ...... Transportation and VA ...... Veterans’ Affairs WM ...... Ways and Means Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 10 Senate S 12683 S 12711 S 12515 Record Page of passage in Congressional House H 10665 H 10960 H 10578 Resources Administration 104– Senate ...... 396 Report No. Int ...... Intelligence IR ...... International Relations Jud ...... Judiciary LHR ...... Labor and Human NS ...... National Security R ...... Rules RAdm .... Rules and 104– House Senate ...... Date Reported 1997 House Nov. 8 Public Works and Oversight Senate Committee EPW ...... Environment and Fin ...... Finance FR ...... Foreign Relations GA ...... Governmental Affairs HO ...... House Oversight GRO ...... Government Reform IA ...... Indian Affairs House Jud NS GRO TABLE OF COMMITTEE ABBREVIATIONS 1997 1997 1997 Date intro- duced Oct. 9 Nov. 4 Nov. 9 Transportation Educational Opportunities Resources Bill No. H.J. Res. 96 H.R. 2796 H.R. 2977 . Bud ...... Budget Com ...... Commerce CST ...... Commerce, Science, and EEO ...... Economic and ENR ...... Energy and Natural . . Title and Forestry Services Urban Affairs . –The bill in parentheses is a companion measure. OTE gress for the State of Maryland, Com- monwealth of Virginia, and the District Columbia to amend the Washington Metro- politan Area Transit Regulation Compact of the Army deployed to Europe in support of operations in Bosnia for certain out-of- pocket expenses incurred by the members during the period beginning on October 1, 1996, and ending on May 31, 1997 Act to clarify public disclosure requirements that are applicable to the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy Public Administration N Granting the consent and approval of Con- To authorize the reimbursement of members To amend the Federal Advisory Committee Agr ...... Agriculture ANF ...... Agriculture, Nutrition, App ...... Appropriations AS ...... Armed Services BFS ...... Banking and Financial BHUA .... Banking, Housing, and January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—DAILY DIGEST D13

Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity

FIRST SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive re´sume´ of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation.

DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS January 3 through November 13, 1997 January 3 through November 13, 1997 Senate House Total Civilian nominations (other than lists), totaling 98, disposed of as Days in session ...... 153 132 . . follows: ′ ′ Time in session ...... 1,093 hrs., 07 1,003 hrs., 42 . . Confirmed ...... 361 Congressional Record: Unconfirmed ...... 124 Pages of proceedings ...... 12,724 10,963 . . Withdrawn ...... 13 Extensions of Remarks ...... 2,425 . . Public bills enacted into law ...... 49 104 153 Private bills enacted into law ...... 1 3 4 Civilian nominations (FS, PHS, CG, NOAA), totaling 3,105, disposed Bills in conference ...... 2 . . of as follows: Measures passed, total ...... 385 544 929 Confirmed ...... 3,019 Senate bills ...... 123 50 . . Unconfirmed ...... 86 House bills ...... 101 243 . . Senate joint resolutions ...... 5 3 . . House joint resolutions ...... 16 19 . . Air Force nominations, totaling 8,141, disposed of as follows: Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 30 13 . . Confirmed ...... 8,120 House concurrent resolutions ...... 19 46 . . Unconfirmed ...... 21 Simple resolutions ...... 92 170 . . Measures reported, total ...... *248 *374 622 Army nominations, totaling 6,244, disposed of as follows: Senate bills ...... 159 4 . . House bills ...... 32 244 . . Confirmed ...... 6,244 Senate joint resolutions ...... 2 1 . . Unconfirmed ...... 2 House joint resolutions ...... 2 11 . . Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 13 . . . . Navy nominations, totaling 6,157, disposed of as follows: House concurrent resolutions ...... 2 9 . . Simple resolutions ...... 38 105 . . Confirmed ...... 6,153 Special reports ...... 22 13 . . Unconfirmed ...... 4 Conference reports ...... 20 . . Measures pending on calendar ...... 111 40 . . Marine Corps nominations, totaling 1,679, disposed of as follows: Measures introduced, total ...... 1,840 3,728 5,568 Confirmed ...... 1,679 Bills ...... 1,568 3,088 . . Unconfirmed ...... 0 Joint resolutions ...... 39 106 . . Concurrent resolutions ...... 70 200 . . Simple resolutions ...... 163 334 . . Summary Quorum calls ...... 6 7 . . Yea-and-nay votes ...... 298 285 . . Total nominations received ...... 25,828 Recorded votes ...... 348 . . Total confirmed ...... 25,576 Bills vetoed ...... 3 . . Total unconfirmed ...... 237 Vetoes overridden ...... Total withdrawn ...... 13 Total returned to the White House ...... 2

* These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accom- panying report. A total of 158 reports have been filed in the Senate, a total of 407 reports have been filed in the House. D14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 27, 1998

Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 28 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 28

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will consider the Program for Wednesday: Possible Votes on Procedural nominations of Barry G. Silverman, of Arizona, to be or Privileged Motions. U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, Richard W. Story, of Georgia, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, and Ann L. Aiken, of Or- egon, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Or- egon, with votes to occur thereon. (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for re- spective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Gilman, Benjamin A., N.Y., E7, E15 Riley, Bob, Ala., E1 Goodling, William F., Pa., E2, E3, E4 Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana, Fla., E27 Ackerman, Gary L., N.Y., E22 Gordon, Bart, Tenn., E14 Sanchez, Loretta, Calif., E1, E3, E4 Bereuter, Doug, Nebr., E21 Hall, Ralph M., Tex., E13 Serrano, Jose´ E., N.Y., E16 Berman, Howard L., Calif., E11 Hamilton, Lee H., Ind., E25 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E16 Dellums, Ronald V., Calif., E25 Kim, Jay, Calif., E16 Solomon, Gerald B.H., N.Y., E9, E11 Dixon, Julian C., Calif., E12 LaFalce, John J., N.Y., E18, E22, E23 Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E1, E2, E3, E4 Doyle, Michael F., Pa., E11, E12 Levin, Sander M., Mich., E15 Talent, James M., Mo., E17 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E15 Matsui, Robert T., Calif., E7, E8, E10 Thomas, William M., Calif., E26 Etheridge, Bob, N.C., E26 Meek, Carrie P., Fla., E8, E10 Underwood, Robert A., Guam, E9, E10 Farr, Sam, Calif., E22, E23, E24, E25, E26, E27 Miller, George, Calif., E21 Upton, Fred, Mich., E20 Fazio, Vic, Calif., E13 Moran, James P., Va., E16 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E12 Filner, Bob, Calif., E7, E8 Murtha, John P., Pa., E20 Waxman, Henry A., Calif., E23 Foley, Mark, Fla., E24 Neal, Richard E., Mass., E10, E14 Weller, Jerry, Ill., E3, E7 Gejdenson, Sam, Conn., E17 Regula, Ralph, Ohio, E24 Young, Don, Alaska, E17

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