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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2007 No. 155 House of Representatives PRAYER lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Coughlin, offered the following prayer: f pore (Ms. HIRONO). Eternal and Almighty God, before SCHIP f You all events of life and calendar (Mr. KAGEN asked and was given pages flip over quickly. The human DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO permission to address the House for 1 search for stability in an ever-changing TEMPORE minute.) world and the traffic of today’s cross- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Mr. KAGEN. Madam Speaker, what roads drives each of us to find new kind of Nation are we when 47 million fore the House the following commu- depth within ourselves as we join the nication from the Speaker: Americans go to bed every night with- motion of another week. out adequate health care coverage? WASHINGTON, DC, The story of a tsunami comes to And what kind of Nation will we be- October 15, 2007. mind. Easily we view the destructive come when we turn our backs on those I hereby appoint the Honorable MAZIE K. consequences on the surface of things HIRONO to act as Speaker pro tempore on who need us the most, our Nation’s around us and question their eruptive children, on whose future we all de- this day. origins. NANCY PELOSI, pend? Speaker of the House of Representatives. Lord, show us how to detect the be- The SCHIP bill, the State Children’s ginnings of violence, war, hatred, dis- f Health Insurance Program, will provide ruption, and fear. As a leader in the access to necessary medical services to MORNING-HOUR DEBATE community of peoples, Congress needs 11 million of our children who are most to raise the deepest questions. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- in need. We cannot, we shall not, we Enable Members and the people they ant to the order of the House of Janu- must not turn our backs on our Na- represent to assess the true cost of the ary 4, 2007, the Chair will now recog- tion’s children. country’s lifestyle and the ramifica- nize Members from lists submitted by I urge my colleagues who have yet to tions of our silence on the most impor- the majority and minority leaders for consider voting up or down on this tant issues. morning-hour debate. measure to think this thing all the way If it is truly ‘‘in God we trust,’’ then The Chair will alternate recognition through. Whose side are you on? Are all else is called into question and can- between the parties, with each party you on the side of our children, who not be the measurement of progress or limited to 30 minutes and each Mem- need you the most? Or are you on the the final goal. Amen. ber, other than the majority and mi- side of special interests? We Democrats nority leaders and the minority whip, f are on the side of children. Please re- limited to 5 minutes. THE JOURNAL consider what kind of Nation we will be f when we turn our backs on our chil- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The dren. Chair has examined the Journal of the RECESS f last day’s proceedings and announces The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to the House her approval thereof. DEFICIT CONTINUES TO DECLINE ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- declares the House in recess until 2 (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina nal stands approved. p.m. today. asked and was given permission to ad- Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 32 f dress the House for 1 minute and to re- vise and extend his remarks.) minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE cess until 2 p.m. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Madam Speaker, the Department of f gentleman from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS) Treasury and Office of Management b 1400 come forward and lead the House in the and Budget have announced that to- Pledge of Allegiance. day’s budget deficit is $85 billion less AFTER RECESS Mr. HASTINGS of Florida led the than last year. That marks a $250 bil- The recess having expired, the House Pledge of Allegiance as follows: lion decline over the last 3 years and was called to order by the Speaker pro I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the brings us even closer to balancing the tempore (Mrs. CAPPS) at 2 p.m. United States of America, and to the Repub- budget.

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:39 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.000 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11498 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 This good news is a clear sign that a fortunately, I can’t say my Democrat The text of the resolution is as fol- government which taxes less and colleagues feel the same way. lows: spends less taxpayer dollars and spends We are 3 weeks into fiscal year 2008, H. RES. 624 them wisely can balance its check- and for the first time in a long time Whereas Israel joined the United Nations book. These recent record tax revenues Congress has not sent the President a in 1949, as the 59th member of that organiza- are paying down the deficit, but we single appropriations bill. One of these tion; must do our part by honoring the hard bills funds our veterans, and they de- Whereas the preamble of the Charter of the work of the American people and not serve the benefits they were promised; United Nations stated that its objective was to ‘‘to save succeeding generations from the passing future bloated budgets and tax yet politics has taken over the Demo- scourge of war . . . and to reaffirm faith in hikes. crat leadership, and their failure is fundamental human rights, in the dignity The American people have learned to costing veterans over $4 billion in new and worth of the human person, in the equal live within their means; it is time that benefits. rights of men and women and of nations Washington do the same. That means The Democrat majority also has large and small . . .’’; we do not spend $22 billion more than failed to deliver on promised earmark Whereas the United Nations has failed to we need to or tax Americans $400 bil- transparency that would shed light on live up to its goal to promote equal rights lion more than they deserve. Above all, among states, as enshrined in its charter, in every earmark, and we’re continuing to the case of Israel; the government must address the pend- see abuses within the system. Whereas the democratic State of Israel is ing entitlement crisis. This is a situa- At almost every opportunity, the denied full representation within the United tion where Congress cannot pass the Democrat leadership has increased Nations, and its constituent agencies and buck. spending and increased taxes to pay for bodies, yet repressive regimes in violation of In conclusion, God bless our troops, these spending binges. It’s time to get United Nations human rights principles are and we will never forget September the back on track to finding commonsense afforded full rights and privileges; 11th. solutions and stop using taxpayer dol- Whereas in May 2000, Israel accepted an in- vitation to become a temporary member of f lars like it’s an unlimited source of the United Nations’ Western European and money. HONORING OHIO ATTORNEY GEN- Others Group (WEOG), and in May 2004, ERAL MARK DANN, U.S. ATTOR- f Israel was granted an indefinite extension of its qualified membership in WEOG; NEY GREGORY LOCKHART, AND COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF Whereas since Israel was accepted as part USDA AGENT MARK BARNHART MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON AP- of WEOG in 2000, it has had the right to (Ms. SUTTON asked and was given PROPRIATIONS apply for positions on United Nations com- mittees; permission to address the House for 1 The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- minute.) Whereas the State of Israel is the only fore the House the following commu- member of WEOG in a conditional status; Ms. SUTTON. Madam Speaker, on nication from Greg Lankler, Staff As- Whereas Israel is excluded from discus- October 13, Ohio Attorney General sistant, Committee on Appropriations: sions and consultations of WEOG at the Mark Dann, U.S. Attorney Gregory OCTOBER 12, 2007. United Nations offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Lockhart, and USDA Agent Mark Hon. NANCY PELOSI, Rome, and Vienna; Barnhart received the 2007 Humane Speaker, House of Representatives, Whereas Israel has been refused admission Law Enforcement Award from the Hu- Washington, DC. to the Asian States Group of the United Na- mane Society and the National District DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: This is to formally tions, thereby being denied the rights and Attorneys Association. They were hon- notify you pursuant to rule VIII of the Rules privileges of full membership in the United of the House of Representatives that I have Nations; ored with this prestigious award for Whereas Israel has submitted its candidacy conducting one of the largest, best co- been served with a grand jury subpoena for testimony and documents issued by the U.S. for membership on the United Nations Secu- ordinated crackdowns on dog fighting District Court for the Central District of rity Council for 2019 and hopes to gain the in the Nation. California. full participation rights in the United Na- I am extremely proud that my home After consulting with the Office of General tions to which it is entitled as a sovereign State of Ohio is taking a lead in crack- Counsel, I will make the determinations re- state; ing down on this vicious blood sport, quired by rule VIII. Whereas at the opening of the 61st United but this raid also demonstrates the dif- Sincerely, Nations General Assembly in 2006, former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi ficulty authorities have of prosecuting GREG LANKLER, Staff Assistant. Annan stated that ‘‘supporters of Israel feel offenders under Federal law. that it is harshly judged by standards that I have introduced the Dog Fighting f are not applied to its enemies . . . and too Prohibition Act, which would strength- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER often this is true, particularly in some UN en Federal penalties for those partici- PRO TEMPORE bodies’’; pating in dog fighting and broaden the Whereas Israel has played an active role in scope of the law to allow prosecution of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the international community and within the everyone involved, from spectators to ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair United Nations; will postpone further proceedings Whereas Israel already sits on several im- trainers to dealers. We need to do all portant committees in the United Nations, we can to end what has become a lucra- today on motions to suspend the rules on which a recorded vote or the yeas and representatives from Israel have served tive gambling business; and to accom- as deputy chairs in the United Nations nu- plish that, we must give our law en- and nays are ordered, or on which the merous times; forcement officials like Mark Dann, vote is objected to under clause 6 of Whereas Israelis were first elected to nota- Gregory Lockhart, and Mark Barnhart rule XX. ble United Nations positions in 1994, includ- the tools that they need. I want to Record votes on postponed questions ing the high administrative tribunal at the thank them and congratulate them on will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. Hague, Vice Chair of the World Health Orga- nization’s Executive Committee and the their efforts, and encourage support for f Human Rights Committee, in June 2005 the Dog Fighting Prohibition Act. CONGRATULATING THE STATE OF Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, f ISRAEL ON CHAIRING A UNITED Dan Gillerman, was appointed one of the 21 NATIONS COMMITTEE FOR THE new vice presidents of the General Assembly, FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY and in July 2005, Israel was elected to deputy (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- FIRST TIME IN HISTORY chairmanship of the United Nations Disar- mission to address the House for 1 Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I mament Commission (UNDC); minute.) move to suspend the rules and agree to Whereas, on June 19, 2007, for the first time Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, fiscal re- the resolution (H. Res. 624) congratu- since Israel joined the United Nations, an sponsibility is the cornerstone of a lating the State of Israel on chairing a Israeli diplomat, Mr. Ron Adam, Director of the Israeli Foreign Ministry’s United Na- strong economic plan, and House Re- United Nations committee for the first tions Political Affairs Department, was cho- publicans are dedicated to ensuring time in history, as amended. sen to chair a United Nations committee, the that American taxpayers are getting The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Committee on Program and Coordination the best product for their money. Un- tion. (CPC);

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:39 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.003 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11499 Whereas this 33 member body (composed of clude extraneous material on the reso- Israel, the only democratic state in the Argentina, Armenia, Belarus, Benin, Brazil, lution under consideration. Middle East, normal status at the U.N. Bulgaria, the Republic of Central Africa, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there undermines the broader fight on behalf China, Comoros, Cuba, France, Ghana, Haiti, objection to the request of the gen- of the human rights and democracy. India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Pakistan, Portugal, Korea, Russia, tleman from New York? Madam Speaker, I would urge all of Senegal, South Africa, Switzerland, Uru- There was no objection. our colleagues to support this very im- guay, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, United States, Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I portant resolution. and Israel) approves the work plan for all rise in strong support of this resolution Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- United Nations agencies and bodies; and yield myself such time as I may ance of my time. Whereas Israel’s first unique appointment consume. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. to chair a United Nations committee will First, I want to thank Mr. HASTINGS Madam Speaker, I yield myself such hopefully encourage the normalization of and Mr. GREEN for their work on this time as I may consume. Israel’s bilateral and multilateral relations Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- and challenge future disproportionate United important resolution congratulating Nations condemnation of Israel; the democratic State of Israel for port of House Resolution 624, which Whereas anti-Semitic rhetoric and senti- achieving a significant victory in its congratulates the State of Israel for ment within United Nations fora have been long and tedious campaign to gain fair chairing a United Nations committee of grave concern to the United States and treatment at the U.N. for the first time in its history. This other responsible nations; In June, an Israeli diplomat, Mr. Ron accomplishment is long overdue. Whereas United Nations General Assembly Adam, was chosen to chair a critical Israel, as a fully democratic and sov- Resolution 3379 (1975) concluded that ‘‘Zion- U.N. committee, the Committee on ereign state, should be entitled to all of ism is a form of racism and racial discrimi- Policy and Coordination, which is re- the privileges and opportunities of any nation’’ and the General Assembly, by a vote of 111-25, revoked Resolution 3379 in 1991 in sponsible for approving the work plan member state of the United Nations. response to strong leadership by the United for all U.N. agencies and bodies. Incred- Unfortunately, the anti-Semitism States; ibly, in the entire history of the U.N., and anti-Israel bias that pervades the Whereas the goals of the 2001 United Na- this is the first time an Israeli has been United Nations has long prevented tions World Conference Against Racism were granted such a role. Israel from fully participating in that undermined by hateful, anti-Jewish rhetoric For almost 60 years, since it became body. To this day, Israel remains only and anti-Israel political agendas, prompting a member of the United Nations, Israel a temporary member of the U.N.’s both Israel and the United States to with- has been treated as a second-class cit- Western European and Others Group draw their delegations from the Conference; and is excluded from many consulta- Whereas, in 2004, at the first United Na- izen among the nations at the U.N. The tions Department of Public Information greatest barrier to fair treatment for tions, discussions and leadership posts Seminar on Anti-Semitism, former United Israel has been its inability to achieve within the group and the U.N. itself. Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan ac- normal standing in one of the U.N.’s re- The anti-Semitic, anti-Israel atti- knowledged that ‘‘the United Nations’ record gional groupings. These groupings con- tude shown by some members of the on anti-Semitism has at times fallen short of trol committee assignments and lead- U.N. is unacceptable. It shames the our ideals’’; and ership positions throughout the U.N. principles of the United Nations. The Whereas, in 2005, the United Nations held system. United Nations has slowly begun to an unprecedented session to commemorate make progress in addressing this prob- the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Though geographically Israel should Auschwitz concentration camp: Now, there- be a member of the Asia group, a cabal lem in restoring Israel to its rightful fore, be it of anti-democratic and anti-Semitic place at the U.N. However, there is Resolved, That the House of Representa- states in that region, the Organization much to be done, and this resolution tives— of the Islamic Conference, has con- calls upon U.N. Secretary General Ban (1) congratulates the Government and peo- spired to exclude Israel from its right- Ki-Moon to resolve this disgraceful ple of the State of Israel on Israel’s first ever ful membership in that group. Only re- problem. Until this happens, the appointment to chair a United Nations com- United Nations will not live up to its mittee; cently has Israel been granted qualified (2) supports continued expansion of Israel’s membership in another U.N. group own charter where the preamble states role at the United Nations; known as the Western European and that the U.N. was founded ‘‘To save (3) welcomes recent attempts by the Others regional group. succeeding generations from the United Nations to address the issue of pre- scourge of war, to reaffirm faith in fun- b 1415 vailing anti-Semitism; damental human rights, in the dignity (4) calls on the United Nations to officially This new status has allowed Israel to and worth of the human person, in the and publicly condemn anti-Semitic state- begin to obtain U.N. leadership posi- equal rights of men and women and na- ments made at all United Nations meetings tions. We must build on this momen- tions large and small.’’ and hold accountable United Nations Mem- tum. H. Res. 624 does so by demanding In addition, Madam Speaker, Israel’s ber States that make such statements; that the Western European and Others (5) urges the members of the United Na- ability to finally chair a U.N. com- tions’ Western European and Others Group Group, with which Israel now caucuses mittee is a well-deserved accomplish- (WEOG) to extend full and permanent mem- at the U.N., remove all remaining re- ment for Israel and a privilege and bership to Israel, without conditions, until strictions and qualifications on Israel’s honor for a U.N. that has not done such time as Israel can serve as an effective status as a member of that group. The nearly enough. member of the Asian States Group of the resolution also expresses support for Madam Speaker, I want to thank my United Nations; and Israel’s campaign to gain a rotational colleague and longtime friend from the (6) calls upon United Nations Secretary- seat on U.N. Security Council. State of Florida (Mr. HASTINGS) for in- General Ban Ki-Moon to continue to work to Once again, Madam Speaker, I con- end any unfair vilification of Israel at the troducing this resolution, and I urge United Nations and ensure Israel’s full par- gratulate Israel for its election to serve its adoption. ticipation in, and access to, all international as Chair of the Committee on Policy Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- fora under United Nations auspices. and Coordination. I also urge our good ance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- friend, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki- Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I ant to the rule, the gentleman from Moon to use this positive step towards am pleased to yield to the gentleman New York (Mr. ACKERMAN) and the gen- further increasing normalization of from Florida, the very distinguished tleman from South Carolina (Mr. WIL- Israel’s status at the United Nations. chairman of the Rules Committee on SON) each will control 20 minutes. We must continue to work with the Legislative and Budget Process and a The Chair recognizes the gentleman U.N. Secretary General who has made leader for human rights and dignity from New York. pressing normalization an important around the world, author of the resolu- GENERAL LEAVE goal of his tenure. The unfair treat- tion before us, ALCEE HASTINGS, such Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I ment of Israel at the U.N. undermines time as he may consume. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- the very principles the United Nations Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. I thank bers may have 5 legislative days to re- is meant to embody. The spectacle of my friend from New York for yielding vise and extend their remarks and in- repressive regimes conspiring to deny me the time.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:39 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.003 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- role within the United Nations. Israel issues we discussed with our friends port of House Resolution 624, a resolu- already sits on several significant com- from the European Parliament was the tion that I introduced with my good mittees in the United Nations, and rep- alarming rise of global anti-Semitism. friend and fellow cochair of the Demo- resentatives from Israel have served as Abe Foxman, the national director of cratic Israel Working Group, Rep- deputy chairs in the United Nations the Anti-Defamation League briefed us resentative GENE GREEN. numerous times. on the widespread belief in the Muslim I first want to thank my very good I am hopeful that Mr. Adam’s ap- world that Israel and the Jews com- friend and cosponsor of this resolution, pointment to chair the CPC will help mitted the 9/11 terrorist attack on this who yielded time to me Representative normalize Israel’s bilateral and multi- country. He told us about Malaysia, ACKERMAN, for his steadfastness not lateral relations. I am also hopeful, as where there are no Jews, and yet where only on these issues, but of issues of has been expressed by Representative the president of that country blames critical import for foreign affairs of ACKERMAN and Representative WILSON, the Jews for the economic problems in these United States. that Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon of his country anyway. I would also like to thank the chair- the United Nations will work to end In Europe, since 2000, there has been man of the House Foreign Affairs Com- the unfair vilification of Israel at the a surge of anti-Semitic incidents. Even mittee, my good friend, Representative United Nations and to use his good of- here at home, a few misguided and un- TOM LANTOS, and the ranking member fices to support Israel’s bid to join the informed people say the Jews are some- of the committee and my colleague Asian regional grouping. Finally, I am how responsible for the war in Iraq. I from Florida, Representative ILEANA hopeful that Israel will be granted am extremely concerned about the rise ROS-LEHTINEN, for helping move this membership on the Security Council of anti-Semitism globally, and it is not important bipartisan bill forward, and for 2019 and gain full participation unrelated to what goes on at the my longstanding good friend today who rights in the United Nations. United Nations. I am afraid the U.N.’s spoke favorably today of this measure. I am but one member of this institu- rhetoric serves as a great recruiting I thank Representative WILSON for his tion. I know I speak for GENE, who tool for terrorists and anti-Semites comments on this legislation and oth- probably is en route here, who has when it condemns Israel and uses old ers, as well. some other feelings by virtue of our co- anti-Semitic canards to do it. On June 19, 2007, for the first time sponsorship of this matter. I urge this Madam Speaker, it is surely a step in ever in history a representative of the administration, as GENE GREEN and I the right direction that Israel is State of Israel was chosen to chair a have and others, to do everything it chairing a U.N. committee. We are United Nations committee. This reso- can to see Israel’s ascension in the right to congratulate Israel for this lution serves to properly mark this United Nations. great achievement. It is about time. unique triumph for the State of Israel Israel’s new appointment is the be- But so much more must be done as this in our history books. The man chosen ginning of a new dawn for the nation’s resolution states. Today, with this res- for this distinctive appointment at the status within the United Nations. I olution, we call on the United Nations United Nations is Mr. Ron Adam, the congratulate the government and peo- to officially and publicly condemn former director of the Israeli Foreign ple of the State of Israel for this great anti-Semitic statements made at its Ministry’s U.N. Political Affairs De- accomplishment, and I urge my col- meetings and hold United Nations partment. The committee he was cho- leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this impor- member states accountable when they sen to chair is the Committee on Pro- tant bipartisan legislation. make such statements. We must fight gram and Coordination. This 33–U.N. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. back against the growing scourge of member body provides an important Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance global anti-Semitism and growing anti- role to the functioning of the United of my time. Israel rhetoric while we continue to Nations, approving the work plan for Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, it fight for Israel’s greater recognition at all United Nations agencies and bodies. is my pleasure to recognize the gentle- the United Nations. Madam Speaker, since it first joined woman from the First District of Ne- I thank the gentleman from New the United Nations in 1949, the demo- vada, a member of the Veterans’ Af- York for his leadership on this issue, cratic State of Israel has been consid- fairs Committee and Ways and Means among many others. Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, as a cosponsor ered a second-class nation at the Committee, SHELLEY BERKLEY, for such of H. Res. 624, I rise in strong support of this United Nations, unfairly subjected to time as she may consume. Ms. BERKLEY. Madam Speaker, I bipartisan resolution and urge its adoption. unjustified repeated one-sided attacks For the first time in history, the State of thank the gentleman from the great from other nations. To this day, Israel Israel will serve as the chair of a United Na- State of New York and my good friend is still denied full representation with- tions Committee. We congratulate Mr. Ron from the State of Florida for intro- in the United Nations and its con- Adam for his appointment as Chair of the U.N. ducing this important resolution. For stituent agencies and bodies. Mean- Committee on Program and Coordination and while, other rogue and repressive re- too long, dictators and despots have hi- wish him much success in this historic post. gimes, in violation of United Nations jacked the United Nations in order to While this appointment gives us hope of re- human rights principles, are afforded serve their own purposes. They cyni- form at the United Nations, other U.N. organs full rights and privileges. cally target Israel in order to shift at- continue on a path of anti-Semitism with irra- The United Nations should not and tention from their own brutality, pass- tional vilification of the Jewish State. cannot continue to be a vehicle for uni- ing countless resolutions condemning In 2006, the United Nations took 135 ac- lateral attacks against Israel. Such Israel without uttering a word about tions against the State of Israel for alleged vio- dealings truly undermine the United what is going on in Burma, the Sudan lations of human rights. By contrast, the U.N. Nations’ credibility, integrity and ef- or North Korea. took only 69 actions against Sudan—home to fectiveness. Shamefully, anti-Semitic Madam Speaker, while we congratu- a genocide in Darfur—and only 23 actions rhetoric and sentiment within the late Israel today for a great achieve- against Iran, where the government is carrying United Nations remains pervasive. ment, I am still very worried the U.N.’s out an ethnic cleansing campaign against its Such statements are of grave concern condemnations of Israel helped to Baha’i minority. to the United States and responsible stoke the fires of global anti-Semitism. In its first year of existence, the U.N. Human nations. For better or for worse, the world looks Rights Council passed 10 resolutions con- I want to commend both past and to the United Nations to set standards demning Israel, while passing only one resolu- present United Nations leaders for pub- for human rights, and when instead it tion condemning Sudan. licly recognizing and speaking out singles out Israel for constant recrimi- And we all remember the infamous U.N. against the existence of blatant biases nations, the U.N. becomes a platform ‘‘Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People’’ and injustices within the United Na- for burgeoning anti-Semitism around nearly 2 years ago when U.N. officials proudly tions walls. Despite the targeted dis- the world and anti-Israel rhetoric. Last displayed a map of the Middle East without crimination and unwarranted hate it week I chaired the Transatlantic Legis- the State of Israel. faces within this international forum, lators’ Dialogue in my hometown of For several years, I have worked with my Israel has consistently played an active Las Vegas, Nevada. Among the many colleagues to pressure U.N. members to end

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:39 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.008 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11501 their anti-Israel obsession. Israel’s appoint- and foreign forces that have been engaged in tion, and yield myself such time as I ment to the U.N. Committee on Program and instigating riots and insurrection, sus- may consume. Coordination is the first fruit of our labor. But pending the operation of Lebanon’s par- Madam Speaker, when the House last liament, and perpetrating horrific acts of we know there is a long way to go to end anti- discussed Lebanon on September 25, I terror against the Lebanese people; said that Lebanon was being bullied. Semitism at the United Nations. Whereas Syria and Iran are seeking to I want to thank my friend, Mr. HASTINGS, for dominate Lebanon through their campaign That statement, though true, is insuffi- introducing this important resolution, and of murder and intimidation aimed at the cient. Lebanon is not being harassed by Chairman LANTOS and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN for Lebanese parliamentary majority and other invisible unworldly forces. Lebanon is their continued leadership on this issue. anti-Syrian public and political figures; not a victim of fate or destiny or bad Whereas Syria and Iran, through their Leb- luck. Lebanese politicians and public b 1430 anese proxies, have demanded the selection figures, beginning with Rafiq Hariri Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. of another Lebanese president hand-picked and continuing to this day, are not Madam Speaker, I urge support of the by the Government of Syria; being assassinated and blown away by resolution, and I yield back the balance Whereas Syria and Iran, in clear con- falling meteors or volcanic eruptions. of my time. travention of numerous United Nations Se- Arms do not appear in Lebanon by curity Council resolutions, notably 1559 Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I (2004), 1655 (2006), 1664 (2006), 1680 (2006), 1701 magic. Hezbollah’s billions do not fall yield back the balance of my time, urg- (2006), and 1757 (2007), have grossly violated from the sky like rain. Palestinian ter- ing all of our colleagues to vote for the Lebanon’s sovereignty by continuing to pro- rorist groups don’t find rifles falling resolution. vide arms to illegitimate Lebanese militias, out of trees or by the side of the road. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Palestinian terrorist groups and other ter- The Fatah al-Islam and its war against question is on the motion offered by rorist organizations; meddling in Lebanon’s the Lebanese state were not the prod- the gentleman from New York (Mr. internal political affairs; and actively sup- uct of spontaneous auto-genesis. Like ACKERMAN) that the House suspend the porting efforts to prevent the election of a maggots, their origin can escape the rules and agree to the resolution, H. new president in accordance with Lebanese casual observer, but their birth was no law; and Res. 624, as amended. Whereas a sovereign and independent Leb- accident or mystery. The question was taken; and (two- anon is in the national security interest of Madam Speaker, Syria and Iran are thirds being in the affirmative) the the United States: Now, therefore, be it responsible for these crimes. Syria and rules were suspended and the resolu- Resolved, That the House of Representa- Iran are responsible for the chaos. tion, as amended, was agreed to. tives— Syria and Iran are to blame for the The title was amended so as to read: (1) condemns the campaign of murder, ter- shadow of civil war that hangs over ‘‘A resolution congratulating the State ror, and intimidation aimed at overthrowing Lebanon. Lebanese politics are com- the democratically-elected government of of Israel on chairing a United Nations plex, and the interaction within and Lebanon and establishing a new Lebanese among confessions is daunting for the committee for the first time in history, government subservient to the will and in- and for other purposes.’’. terests of Syria and Iran; outside observer to contemplate. A motion to reconsider was laid on (2) condemns Syria and Iran for their gross Where interest and principle merge and the table. interference in Lebanon’s internal political depart is hard to judge. But we know f affairs, and particularly, the selection of a some things about Lebanon for certain, new president, and gross violations of United and they are spelled out clearly in the EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE Nations Security Council resolutions protec- resolution at hand. HOUSE REGARDING SYRIA’S CON- tive of Lebanon’s sovereignty and independ- Despite Lebanon’s Constitution, TINUED INTERFERENCE IN THE ence; Syria demanded the extension of Presi- AFFAIRS OF LEBANON (3) condemns Lebanese political parties dent Emile Lahoud’s term in 2004, and and actors who have allied themselves with Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I Syria and Iran to the detriment of their own Damascus got its way. The principal move to suspend the rules and agree to country and its national interests; opponent of this grotesque intrusion the resolution (H. Res. 738) expressing (4) condemns efforts by some Lebanese po- into Lebanon’s affairs was Prime Min- the sense of the House of Representa- litical figures to obstruct, delay, and impede ister Rafiq Hariri. There is credible tives regarding the Government of Syr- the legal and established processes of their evidence uncovered by U.N. investiga- ia’s continued interference in the inter- country for the selection of a new president tors showing that Syrian President nal affairs of Lebanon. according to the rule of law; Bashar al-Assad first threatened and The Clerk read the title of the resolu- (5) affirms its continued strong support for then ordered the assassination of Rafiq Lebanon’s democratically-elected govern- tion. Hariri for his defiance of Syrian diktat. ment, people and national sovereignty, and Madam Speaker, in response to the The text of the resolution is as fol- its readiness to provide material support; lows: (6) calls on all nations to recognize and murder of Hariri, and, let us remember, H. RES. 738 support Lebanon’s sovereignty and independ- 22 other civilians, the Lebanese rose up against their Syrian overlords and de- Whereas in 2004, Lebanon’s current presi- ence; and dent had his term extra-legally extended (7) urges the President to use all peaceful manded, with the full support of the through the interference of Syria in Leb- means at the disposal of the United States to international community, the expul- anon’s internal affairs; help safeguard Lebanon’s sovereignty and sion of Syria’s occupational forces. A Whereas former Lebanese Prime Minister independence. new government was formed through a Rafiq Hariri, the leading opponent of contin- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- free and fair election led by Lebanese ued Syrian domination of Lebanon and the ant to the rule, the gentleman from not in the service of Syria and not in extra-legal extension of the president’s term, New York (Mr. ACKERMAN) and the gen- the debt of Iran. was assassinated along with 22 people by a tleman from South Carolina (Mr. WIL- This development, both surprising massive car bomb on February 14, 2005; SON) each will control 20 minutes. and hopeful, of a Lebanon free to chart Whereas investigators from the United Na- The Chair recognizes the gentleman its own course, was one that Syria and tions have suggested that officials of Syria’s government, at the highest levels, appear to from New York. Iran couldn’t tolerate. In their minds, be culpable for the assassination of Rafiq GENERAL LEAVE Lebanon is a fiefdom, a toy. Lebanon is Hariri and the 22 other people; Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I a playground for their ambitions and a Whereas the people of Lebanon, following ask unanimous consent that all Mem- canvas on which to splash their rage the murder of Rafiq Hariri, engaged in a bers have 5 legislative days within and hatred for the United States and massive popular revolt known as the Cedar which to revise and extend their re- Israel in the modern world. Revolution against Syrian interference in marks and include extraneous material Madam Speaker, Lebanon, in the their internal affairs and suppression of their on the resolution under consideration. minds of Syria’s overlords and Iran’s national sovereignty; ayatollahs, is not for the Lebanese. Whereas the Cedar Revolution, reinforced The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there by international pressure, culminated in the objection to the request of the gen- This intolerance, this greedy self-inter- rapid withdrawal of Syrian occupation forces tleman from New York? est, this bitter contempt for the rights and free elections; There was no objection. of others is why we are speaking of Whereas the current Lebanese government Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I Lebanon in the U.S. House of Rep- has been under steady attack by domestic rise in strong support of this resolu- resentatives again today.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:39 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.004 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11502 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 Lebanon is in grave peril. Lebanon’s must act now and in concert with the where foreign terrorist organizations independence and sovereignty are community of nations. are allowed to participate without first under attack by Syria and Iran and There is wide support for Lebanon requiring them to lay down their weap- their bootlicking Lebanese proxies, both in Europe and the Arab and Mus- ons should not be considered ‘‘demo- Hezbollah, Amal and the Aounist bloc. lim world, just waiting for a catalyst cratic’’ by this Chamber. Extralegally demanding control of the to give it expression. America must be Madam Speaker, the United States presidency, and threatening civil war, that catalyst. We are here today to and other responsible nations must en- this coalition of the wicked and the sound the wake-up call. A brighter fu- courage the Government of Lebanon selfish have again brought chaos, vio- ture for Lebanon, for the Middle East, and leading Lebanese policymakers not lence and terror to Lebanon. It need and for ourselves awaits our clarion to compromise on their commitment not be so. It should not be so. call. to reform the political process by purg- Syria and Lebanon are responsible Madam Speaker, I urge our col- ing from it the influence of Syria, Iran for the crisis in Lebanon. Syria and leagues to support the resolution. and Hezbollah. Our support for the Leb- Iran are responsible for the crisis in Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- anese people and the pro-democracy Lebanon. They have trampled on Leb- ance of my time. forces in Lebanon is vital to counter- anon’s sovereignty and clearly violated Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. balance the pressures surrounding Leb- U.N. Security Council resolutions pro- Madam Speaker, I yield myself such anon. tective of Lebanon. They are the pup- time as I may consume. The brave people of Lebanon con- pet masters pulling on the strings of Madam Speaker, I support this reso- tinue to stand against the tyrannical Hezbollah, Amal and Aoun. The assas- lution, which condemns both Syria and regime in Damascus, and they deserve sinations of Lebanese members of Par- Iran for their continuing campaign of nothing less than our support. It is for liament are their work. The bombings murder and intimidation aimed at this reason that, despite reservations are their work. The threats to estab- anti-Syrian politicians and public fig- about the implications of some of the lish an extra-legal second government ures of Lebanon. It warns them against clauses in this resolution, I will vote are their work. interfering either directly or through for this resolution, and ask my col- Madam Speaker, there is no mystery their many representatives in the Leb- leagues to do the same. here. There is evil, there is greed, there anese presidential elections scheduled I especially remember Congressman is indecency, and, were I Lebanese, I for later this month. LAHOOD being prophetic. Last year I attended might say treason as well. But there is Over 2 years after the Cedar Revolu- a White House meeting with the President of no mystery. Syria and Iran are attack- tion, and despite the withdrawal of members of both parties giving reports on ing Lebanon’s sovereignty no less than Syrian troops, Lebanon’s fragile gov- their recent trips to Iraq. Congressman if they sent a fleet of bombers, or a ernment continues to be targeted for LAHOOD pointed out progress in Iraq, but he wave of tanks, or a swarm of infantry. destruction by internal and external also stated the public needed reassurance of That this aggression, this naked ag- threats. Hezbollah has continued to the capture or killing of the al Qaeda leader in gression is being done by proxies, and carry out its strategy of assassinating Iraq, Zawahiri. Just as he concluded, National by terrorists, by car bombs, by tele- anti-Syrian Lebanese politicians. The Security Advisor Stephen Hadley, sitting next phone threats does not make it any aim is to gain a parliamentary major- to me, received an important cell call which he less aggression, or any less a crime. ity that would allow both Syria and took and then several hours later could an- Many vital interests of the United Iran to impose their choice for a presi- nounce: the butchering beheader Zawahiri had States are at stake. If we want every dent on the Lebanese people. been killed by a successful American airstrike. nation to be secure in its own borders, Furthermore, the inclusion of pro- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- we cannot tolerate cross-border aggres- Syrian, Iranian and terrorist organiza- ance of my time. sion. If we want to see the Middle East tions such as Hezbollah in the Leba- Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, it at peace, we cannot tolerate the re- nese political process only empowers is my pleasure to yield such time as sumption of Syrian and Iranian control the Syrian and Iranian regimes and she may consume to the gentlewoman of Lebanon. If we want to encourage holds Lebanon hostage to their whims. from Nevada (Ms. BERKLEY). self-governance around the world, we Allowing a terrorist entity to use the Ms. BERKLEY. Madam Speaker, I cannot tolerate Lebanon’s democracy political process and legitimize itself rise today in support of this important being subverted by thugs and fanatics. without first demanding a resolution, and I thank the gentleman If we want to see people rising up renouncement of violence has only from New York for his continued lead- against tyranny, as they are today in served to perpetuate and enhance the ership on this important issue. We Burma, we cannot tolerate the reversal threat. often throw around compliments on of Lebanon’s glorious Cedar Revolu- We support the underlying intent of the floor of the House thanking each tion. If we want to see the United Na- this resolution, which is to advocate other, but in this case, it is truly war- tions become a true guardian of peace, for the sovereignty and political inde- ranted. The gentleman from New York we cannot tolerate the will of the pendence of Lebanon. The Lebanese has been a giant on these issues, and I international community being people deserve the right to be free of thank him so much for that. scorned by rogue states. interference and intimidation by any Lebanon is at a critical juncture in Madam Speaker, America must lead. outside country or terrorist group. its history. On the cusp of upcoming Even today, even with Iraq, there is However, despite supporting the resolu- elections, it can go the way of democ- still no other state that can mobilize tion, we are concerned about language racy; or it can go the way of violence, the international community as can in this resolution referring to the en- terrorism and dictatorship. We there- the United States, and the hour is des- tire Lebanese Parliament as ‘‘demo- fore must stand side-by-side with the perate. Only if they are convinced that cratically elected,’’ because it sets a forces of democracy in that country the world will not tolerate their ag- dangerous precedent by both legiti- and protect it from those who seek to gression against Lebanon, will Syria mizing and providing congressional ap- unfairly and violently influence the re- and Iran back down. This outcome is proval for the role of a foreign terrorist sults of their free election. not impossible. organization in the political process in Two years ago at the United Nations, The stakes are exceedingly high. It is Lebanon. Sadly, it legitimizes current the world called on Syria to remove its my hope that the Lebanese Govern- election law which was constructed by troops from Lebanon and recognize ment and the Bush administration will the Syrians and imposed on the Leba- Lebanon’s independence. While perhaps see this debate in the House as proof nese people. most of Syria’s troops are out of Leb- that Congress is watching closely and Finally, it undermines the very es- anon, its continued dangerous influ- that we stand ready to help secure Leb- sence of United Nations Security Coun- ence is undeniable. anon’s future as an independent and cil Resolution 1559, aimed at truly re- Syria’s proxies in Lebanon have sovereign state. If we want to end the moving Syria from the Lebanese polit- waged a campaign of terror throughout bloodshed in Lebanon and foreclose the ical process. Elections conducted under the country against those who oppose prospect of still greater violence, we a Syrian-controlled electoral process its interference. They have bombed,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:39 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.011 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11503 they have rioted, they have assas- and women who are struggling to move took the time to travel to Lebanon on sinated, and they have terrorized, and Lebanon forward have become targets a recent trip to the Middle East. Her it is undeniable Syria’s hand is behind in their own country. Hezbollah and interest in this country is something it all. the pro-Syrian factions in Lebanon that we should all commend. And so I Iran too has involved itself in Leb- know they are in the minority, and urge the adoption of this resolution. anon with its support of Hezbollah, a have begun a desperation campaign to Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I terrorist group whose military is kill as many of their opponents as pos- just want to add to the comments by stronger than the Lebanese Army. Iran sible. Members of the parliament have our good friend Mr. LAHOOD. He will has threatened unspecified con- had to go into hiding outside of Leb- surely be missed in this great Chamber. sequences if the anti-Syrian majority anon, and lay their lives on the line He has added much to the dignity, fair- has the gall to freely elect its own when they return to conduct govern- ness, objectiveness and to the thought- president. It has launched attacks ment business. fulness of this body. And I hope when against Israel to destabilize the region Others in Lebanon have embarked on decency, security and peace does re- and the Lebanese Government. a campaign to delay and obstruct the turn to Lebanon, he will be in this Hezbollah continues to bring arms presidential election process, now de- Chamber with us to share in that mo- shipments in from Iran through Syria layed since September, late September ment. with impunity. into October. Rather than face the fact Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Lebanon’s stability could be the key that those who wish for Lebanon to be Madam Speaker, I have no more speak- to the future of the Middle East. If the independent and free will be successful, ers, I urge support for the resolution Lebanese can establish a democracy in they choose instead to upend the entire promoting the Cedar Revolution, and I their country, then it would spread to political process rather than see de- yield back the balance of my time. other countries in that region, Syria’s mocracy succeed. This was clearly evi- Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I influence would be weakened and Iran’s dent in 2004 when the current president too want to thank Speaker PELOSI for her leadership, for taking her time dur- plans for regional supremacy and con- of Lebanon had his term extended with ing her trip to the Middle East to visit trol would suffer a serious setback. The the help of Syria and other outside Lebanon, and also to try to talk sense supporters of terrorism know this, forces, an act that was quickly con- to the people in Syria as well. Madam Speaker. That is why they have demned by the United States and the Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, the United unleashed this campaign of terror to United Nations. Unfortunately, these States has a long and deep history of sup- stop Lebanon’s development and influ- forces continue to try to impose their porting the sovereignty and independence of ence its upcoming election. will on Lebanon today. the Lebanese people. That is why we must We too must unleash our own cam- The Cedar Revolution in 2005 led to condemn in the strongest terms possible con- paign to support the forces of democ- the withdrawal of Syrian forces that tinued Syrian and Iranian interference in Leba- had occupied Lebanon for more than racy and freedom and stability. We nese affairs. must not let the forces of democracy be three decades. After the withdrawal, The Lebanese parliament is currently en- defeated or intimidated in Lebanon. the government of Prime Minister gaged in the process of selecting a new presi- The Middle East hangs in the balance, Siniora committed to creating a dent, a task unfortunately complicated by the and we must not back away from a strong, democratic Lebanon, free of oc- meddling of outsiders, most notably Syria and growing democracy that needs our cupation or outside influence. Lebanon Iran, and their terrorist proxy in Lebanon, help. is fighting many enemies of freedom, Hezbollah. Syrian and Iranian interference in Madam Speaker, I urge support for both within and outside the country. Lebanon must be condemned by the inter- this resolution. As Lebanon prepares for presidential national community in the strongest possible Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. elections, hopefully in a few weeks, I terms and it must immediately end. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as believe it is vital that we reiterate our The resolution before the House chronicles he may consume to the gentleman support for Lebanon and the people of the tragic toll exacted on Lebanon and its peo- from Illinois (Mr. LAHOOD), an es- Lebanon. This resolution reaffirms our ple by its neighbors. It is a tale of a peaceful teemed member of the Committee on support of the many United Nations people seeking a better future who again and Appropriations and a distinguished resolutions that condemn Syria and again have seen their hopes dashed due to American of Lebanese heritage. Iran for their continued roles in arm- the cruel and opportunistic machinations of Madam Speaker, prior to yielding, I ing the enemies of a free Lebanon, and Iran and Syria. want to note that Mr. LAHOOD has an- expresses our appreciation to the many I recently met for the second time this year nounced he will not be running for re- countries who have contributed fund- with Sheikh Saad Hariri, the leader of the ma- election next year. I want all of us to ing and personnel to the United Na- jority in the Lebanese parliament, whose fam- acknowledge that he will truly be tions Interim Force in Lebanon. ily has given so much for the freedom of the missed. When I was elected 6 years ago, Our Lebanese friends must know that Lebanese people. Mr. Hariri made an eloquent one the first persons I found out who we stand beside them as they continue appeal for help from the Congress of the has the respect of the Members here is to strengthen their government. I want United States and other parliamentary bodies indeed RAY LAHOOD. He has made such to particularly compliment President to expose the interference of non-Lebanese a great difference for the people of the Bush, Secretary Rice, and the whole groups in the selection of Lebanon’s next United States. Bush team for the interest they have president. I commend the bipartisan leader- (Mr. LAHOOD asked and was given expressed in Lebanon, for the interest ship of the House Foreign Affairs Committee permission to revise and extend his re- they have shown in this country and for acting quickly so the House could go on marks.) their ability to have a democracy and record against these tactics before the next to hold elections. b 1445 meeting of the Lebanese parliament later this Last week, the son of Rafiq Hariri month. Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I was in Washington and had an oppor- The politically-motivated violence that has thank the gentleman very much for his tunity to meet with many officials of been so much a part of Lebanon’s recent his- kind remarks. the Congress and of the Bush adminis- tory has not dampened the desire of the Leba- Madam Speaker, I rise today in tration. I know he was gratified by the nese people for self-determination. strong support of H. Res. 738, a resolu- support he has received from Congress The Cedar Revolution was an eloquent and tion that strongly condemns the ongo- and from the Bush administration. As powerful testament to that fact; a fact which ing campaign of violence and assas- he returned to Lebanon, I know he deserves the respect of all nations. Passage sination directed towards the people of went reassured that our country is of this resolution puts the House squarely on Lebanon and their democratically with Lebanon, that our country is for the side of the freedom-loving people of Leb- elected government. free elections as soon as possible. anon and I urge its adoption. We have all seen the horrific news re- I also want to compliment Speaker Mr. ACKERMAN. I yield back the ports of the assassinations and at- PELOSI who has personally discussed balance of my time. tempted assassinations of anti-Syrian this issue with me and has a great deal The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. lawmakers in Lebanon. The brave men of interest in Lebanon, and recently CAPPS). The question is on the motion

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:39 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.013 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11504 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 offered by the gentleman from New Resolved by the House of Representatives (the the most exciting thing that has hap- York (Mr. ACKERMAN) that the House Senate concurring), That it is the sense of pened in rural America in my lifetime. suspend the rules and agree to the reso- Congress that it is the goal of the United The 25x’25 Resolution states our com- lution, H. Res. 738. States that, not later than January 1, 2025, mitment to support the development of the agricultural, forestry, and working land The question was taken. of the United States should provide from re- renewable energy sources. I believe we The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the newable resources not less than 25 percent of can not only meet but exceed the goal opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being the total energy consumed in the United of 25 percent by the year 2025. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. States and continue to produce safe, abun- But every journey starts with a first Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, on dant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. step, and this resolution is a very im- that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- portant first step that we can take in The yeas and nays were ordered. ant to the rule, the gentleman from achieving this energy independence. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Minnesota (Mr. PETERSON) and the gen- Madam Speaker, I thank my col- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the tleman from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) leagues for their support and again Chair’s prior announcement, further each will control 20 minutes. urge the support of the House for the proceedings on this motion will be The Chair recognizes the gentleman passage of this resolution. postponed. from Minnesota. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. ance of my time. f Madam Speaker, I yield myself such Mr. GOODLATTE. Madam Speaker, I 25 BY 25 RESOLUTION time as I may consume. yield myself such time as I may con- sume. Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 25, and urge its adoption by the House. Madam Speaker, I would first like to Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the thank the gentleman from Minnesota, H. Con. Res. 25 embodies the vision of rules and agree to the concurrent reso- the chairman of the committee, for his farmers and ranchers who have been lution (H. Con. Res. 25) expressing the leadership in bringing this resolution leaders in renewable energy and land sense of Congress that it is the goal of before the Congress again, and the gen- conservation activities, and recognizes the United States that, not later than tleman from Pennsylvania, Mr. that forestry and agriculture will play January 1, 2025, the agricultural, for- HOLDEN, for his involvement in this as a leading role in our country’s transi- estry, and working land of the United well. States should provide from renewable tions to energy independence. The The resolution, also known as 25x’25, resources not less than 25 percent of 25x’25 Resolution sets a national en- recognizes the importance of agri- the total energy consumed in the ergy independence goal that by the culture in meeting our energy needs United States and continue to produce year 2025, 25 percent of the total energy and sets a noble goal for American ag- safe, abundant, and affordable food, consumed in the United States should riculture: to produce 25 percent of the feed, and fiber. come from homegrown, renewable total energy consumed in the United The Clerk read the title of the con- sources. States from the renewable resources of current resolution. This resolution has received strong our agriculture, forestry and working The text of the concurrent resolution bipartisan support, was passed out of lands by the year 2025. is as follows: the House Agriculture Committee We have made significant progress in under my good friend, Mr. GOODLATTE’s H. CON. RES. 25 developing a robust industry using ag- leadership last year, and again in May ricultural crops as well as animal Whereas the United States has a quantity under the new Congress. The 25x’25 of renewable energy resources that is suffi- waste to produce ethanol and biodiesel. cient to supply a significant portion of the Resolution has been carefully crafted In 2006 alone, the renewable fuels in- energy needs of the United States; to set national renewable energy pro- dustry added more than 1.05 billion gal- Whereas the agricultural, forestry, and duction targets, while allowing farm- lons of new ethanol to the market- working land of the United States can help ers, ranchers, entrepreneurs and indus- place. It is projected that without any ensure a sustainable domestic energy sys- try the flexibility needed to reach new technological breakthroughs, the tem; these important goals. industry already has the potential to Whereas accelerated development and use Madam Speaker, the new face of en- of renewable energy technologies provide nu- produce more than 11 billion gallons ergy security and rural development is per year within the next decade. merous benefits to the United States, includ- in the form of a biofuels plant, a gasi- ing improved national security, improved While the domestic production of en- balance of payments, healthier rural econo- fier, a windmill, a methane digester or ergy has been exciting, there are still mies, improved environmental quality, and any other technology that will reduce many renewable energy sources yet to abundant, reliable, and affordable energy for dependence on foreign energy sources. be explored and developed. There are a all citizens of the United States; In times of high energy prices, I can wide variety of agricultural products Whereas the production of transportation think of no one better to supply the and by-products that can be converted fuels from renewable energy would help the United States with a renewable source to clean, renewable energy sources. In United States meet rapidly growing domes- of energy than the same American fact, there are sources of renewable en- tic and global energy demands, reduce the farmers and ranchers who have pro- dependence of the United States on energy ergy in every one of our 50 States, in- imported from volatile regions of the world vided the United States and the world cluding wind, solar, hydropower and that are politically unstable, stabilize the with an abundance of safe food and biomass. The development of cellulosic cost and availability of energy, and safe- fiber. technology has enormous potential to guard the economy and security of the Expanding the production and the bolster the renewable fuel market in- United States; use of renewable energy is an impor- side the corn belt and well beyond. Whereas increased energy production from tant priority, not just for agriculture, I am particularly excited about the domestic renewable resources would attract but for the entire country in our pur- opportunity to use forest biomass as a substantial new investments in energy infra- suit of energy independence. The 25x’25 component of our renewable energy structure, create economic growth, develop new jobs for the citizens of the United Coalition has grown over the past sev- supply. Forest biomass is plentiful and States, and increase the income for farm, eral years, and now includes endorse- available in many States. Almost two- ranch, and forestry jobs in the rural regions ments from more than 590 business, thirds of the Commonwealth of Vir- of the United States; conservation, agriculture and forestry ginia is forested, as is much of the Whereas increased use of renewable energy organizations. As renewable energy use southeastern United States. In fact, is practical and can be cost effective with continues to expand, new innovations, today we have roughly the same the implementation of supportive policies including the promising growth of cel- amount of forest land as we had 100 and proper incentives to stimulate markets lulosic ethanol, will not only provide years ago. Trees are an abundant re- and infrastructure; and Whereas public policies aimed at enhanc- for our energy needs; they will also source and are available for conversion ing renewable energy production and accel- produce environmental and conserva- into both wood products and biofuels erating technological improvements will fur- tion benefits. year-round. ther reduce energy costs over time and in- I think the future of energy produc- Every year we grow almost twice as crease market demand: Now, therefore, be it tion from agriculture and forestry is much forest biomass as we harvest.

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As we find recognized that this is a goal, though in the energy title we have in excess of more ways to use forest biomass in our challenging, that is worth striving for. a $2 billion loan guarantee program to energy supply, we also have the oppor- I encourage my colleagues to join us help this infant industry take hold and tunity to improve forest health, remov- in recognizing the important role allow the people on Wall Street, the in- ing materials that fuel wildfires and in- American agriculture plays in domes- vestors, the private sector to be part- sect and disease infestations. tic energy production and work with us ners with the government as we move Renewable energy development can to turn the goal of 25x’25 into a reality. this forward. create valuable markets for many of Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- So, Madam Speaker, I rise today in the waste materials which are cur- ance of my time. strong support of this legislation and rently a burden on America’s farmers, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. urge its adoption. such as animal waste, harvest by-prod- Madam Speaker, I yield such time as Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. ucts and damaged crops. Farmers con- he may consume to the gentleman Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield tinue to face steep environmental regu- from Pennsylvania (Mr. HOLDEN), the such time as he may consume to the lations in handling animal waste, and chairman of the Conservation, Credit, gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. converting this waste into renewable Energy, and Research Subcommittee. KAGEN), a new member of our com- fuels is a win-win for farmers and the Mr. HOLDEN. Madam Speaker, I mittee who has been a leader on this environment. In fact, I would like to thank the chairman for yielding me issue as well as many others. Mr. KAGEN. Madam Speaker, I see the word ‘‘waste’’ taken out of time and thank him for his leadership thank Chairman PETERSON and thank American agriculture since almost ev- and that of Mr. GOODLATTE, leadership in his role as ranking member and Ranking Member GOODLATTE for allow- erything produced on our farms can be ing me to participate on a bipartisan used or reused for some other purpose. former chairman of the committee, on this very important issue. committee, a committee whose exam- The current tax credits and renew- ple should be followed by the remain- able fuels standard, along with the Madam Speaker, we have an energy crisis in this country, and we need to der of this Chamber. It has been a great phaseout of MTBE, has helped fuel in- pleasure for me to participate on this vestment in new ethanol and biodiesel take advantage of our own natural re- sources. This piece of legislation before Agriculture Committee. plants, and created more markets for My home State of Wisconsin has been us today is going to address the re- agriculture products. It is obvious that a leader on this issue of renewable en- sources under our jurisdiction as mem- current policies have successfully es- ergy. Why? Because we need an energy bers of the Ag Committee, but I would tablished a thriving, renewable fuels policy today that is not put together be negligent as a proud son of the coal market. We should now focus on policy behind closed doors but out in the regions of Pennsylvania, the anthracite that will develop commercial cellulosic open, in a committee forum and here coal fields, if I didn’t mention that I ethanol and allow new markets to on the House floor. drive production. hope that future pieces of legislation Wisconsin has established its own re- that come before this body also address b 1500 newable energy standard of 10 percent the opportunity of coal-to-liquid, how renewable by 2015, and judging by to- New proposed initiatives are ex- we need to take advantage of the vast day’s oil price that may reach $85 per tremely ambitious and can only be resources that we have in coal in this barrel, it can’t come too soon. achieved with contributions from all country. This resolution of 25x’25, which I’m a areas of the agriculture sector, includ- I would say to those who criticize the proud cosponsor of, indicates our Na- ing grains, plants, trees and wood environmental aspects of coal-to-liquid tion’s desire to become energy inde- waste, vegetable oil, and animal fat to just come to my home in St. Clair, pendent. By declaring our intent to and waste. Pennsylvania, in Schuykill County and provide 25 percent of our Nation’s en- The 2002 farm bill included the first- look at 200-to 300-foot comb banks, ergy from renewable sources by 2025, ever energy title with programs to help waste coal, that can be cleaned up and we’re taking a critical step in securing renewable fuel producers purchase and made into liquid fuel. So I hope in fu- the energy and environmental needs of expand operations and purchase feed- ture proceedings before this House our future generations. stocks and also established programs we’re able to address that. As a member of the Ag Committee, I to make grants and loans to farmers, But I stand here proudly as a member know the potential of our farms, the ranchers and small businesses to pur- of the Ag Committee and chairman of potential of our forests, especially in chase renewable energy systems and the Energy Subcommittee, in coopera- northern Wisconsin, and the potential make energy efficiency improvements tion with my chairman and ranking of our working lands across the coun- on farming operations. member, to support this legislation. try. If we achieve the goals outlined in The energy title of the House’s 2007 As was mentioned by the chairman this resolution, we will not only pro- farm bill builds on the 2002 bill by pro- and the ranking member, we have an vide for our Nation’s energy require- viding nearly $3 billion to promote the abundance of agriculture resources ments, but we’ll also develop innova- commercial production of cellulosic that we need to take advantage of in tive industries and supply countless ethanol. These initiatives will help this country; and if we do not, we will numbers of new jobs in this developing farmers and forest owners by creating remain to be dependent on the smooth, field of renewable energy and at the new markets and income opportunities continuous flow of oil out of the Per- same time will continue to guarantee to keep them on the land and keep sian Gulf and Mexico and Venezuela. that we will all serve our Nation well their land working. At the same time, We have an opportunity to do some- as a leader in the world. greater focus on cellulosic feedstocks thing beginning today. Madam Speaker, it is no surprise can reduce our reliance on corn for re- As we were writing the 2007 Ag bill, today that we need a new energy pol- newable fuels. members of my subcommittee, we trav- icy, and this is a great start to a great Increased development of renewable eled to Penn State, to NC State, to the new beginning. energy opens new markets for our Na- USDA labs and looked at the research Mr. GOODLATTE. Madam Speaker, I tion’s producer; provides consumers that is being done on cellulosic ethanol reserve the balance of my time. with a safe, sustainable, environ- and biodiesel; and when you look at the Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. mentally friendly and renewable source possibilities of the entire country, not Madam Speaker, I am now pleased to of energy; and decreases our Nation’s one region excluding another, having yield such time as she may consume to dependency on foreign oil. the ability to participate in a move to- the gentlelady from South Dakota (Ms. 25x’25 is a vision we can all get be- wards energy independence, when we HERSETH SANDLIN) who has been a lead- hind, as 600 groups already have, in- look at cellulosic ethanol or biodiesel er on renewable energy in her State cluding agriculture and forestry in the feedstocks that are so abundant, and in the country for a long time.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:38 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.017 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11506 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam panding trade deficit. The production plant that’s turning turkey manure Speaker, I thank the gentleman from of nearly 5 billion gallons of ethanol in into electricity, and we have had man- Minnesota for yielding. 2006 means that last year the U.S. im- dates in Minnesota in ethanol and bio- I rise today in strong support of ported 206 million fewer barrels of oil, diesel, electricity, and it works. House Concurrent Resolution 25, com- valued at more than $11 billion, than We’ve had a tremendous economic monly referred to by my constituents, would have been the case without eth- development that’s come about because and it sounds like the constituents of anol. of the renewable energy industry that many others, as 25x’25. I’m an original Finally, the environmental benefits we’ve developed in Minnesota. So we’re cosponsor of this resolution, and I com- of using renewable fuels abound. The proud on the Ag Committee of our mend Chairman PETERSON and Ranking use of 10 percent ethanol blends re- work, and we urge our colleagues to Member GOODLATTE for their superb duces greenhouse gas emissions by 12 join us in supporting H. Con. Res. 25. leadership on advancing this important to 19 percent compared with conven- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam resolution, on the overall issue of ad- tional gasoline. Ethanol reduces tail- Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. vancing renewable energy in American pipe carbon monoxide emissions by as Con. Res. 25, expressing the sense of Con- agriculture, and for their efforts in much as 30 percent, and tailpipe fine gress that it is the goal of the United States bringing this legislation to the floor particulate matter emissions by as that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agri- today. much as 50 percent. In 2004 alone, eth- cultural, forestry, and working land of the This resolution is as bold as it is United States should provide from renewable anol use in the U.S. reduced CO2-equiv- straightforward. It simply states the alent greenhouse gas emissions by resources not less than 25 percent of the total United States expects our Nation’s ag- more than 7 million tons, equal to re- energy consumed in the United States and ricultural, forestry and working land moving the annual emissions of more continue to produce safe, abundant, and af- to provide from renewable resources than 1 million cars from the road. fordable food, feed, and fiber. I am proud to and sustainable resources not less than That’s why this resolution and this join over 70 of my colleagues in cosponsoring 25 percent of total U.S. energy con- entire debate are so important. Con- this important legislation. I would like to thank sumption by 2025, while continuing to gress is currently considering new en- my distinguished colleague Congressman PE- produce the world’s safest, most abun- ergy policy legislation, providing us an TERSON for introducing this bill, as well for his dant, most affordable food and feed. opportunity to build on the policies of leadership on this issue as the Chairman of This goal is both exciting and achiev- 2 years ago. In the coming weeks, I’m the Agriculture Committee. able, and rural America stands ready hopeful that we’ll finalize this energy Madam Speaker, the issue of energy is not only a critical economic issue, it is an urgent to assume the challenge. Today’s reso- bill and send it to the President, but national security issue which has reached cri- lution compels us as a Nation to con- we must take this opportunity to be sider, to devise, and to implement a sis proportions. With gasoline prices at record bold. strategy for realizing this critical goal. The final bill should certainly con- levels, the American people are suffering for In recent years, we’ve taken impor- our dependence on foreign oil. tain initiatives to promote energy con- tant incremental steps in support of re- In addition to being from the energy capital servation, but it must also require that newable energy. The most significant of the world, for the past 12 years I have been we increase our domestic production of and positive example of this commit- the Chair of the Energy Braintrust of the Con- renewable energy, both in the elec- ment was the passage of the Energy gressional Black Caucus. During this time, I Policy Act of 2005, which contained the tricity sector and in the transportation have hosted a variety of energy braintrusts de- first-ever renewable fuel standard, long sector. signed to bring in all of the relevant players The success of our initial renewable advocated by Chairman PETERSON and ranging from environmentalists to producers of energy mandate indicates the wisdom many others in this Chamber and in energy from a variety of sectors including coal, the Senate, a national mandate for the of that policy and demonstrates the electric, natural gas, nuclear, oil, and alter- usage of renewable energy; and it has need to be even bolder, even more for- native energy sources as well as energy pro- been a resounding success. ward looking and even more com- ducers from West Africa. My energy In 2004, we produced less than 3.5 bil- mitted to achieving energy independ- braintrusts were designed to be a call of ac- lion gallons of ethanol in the United ence in this country. tion to all of the sectors who comprise the States. By the end of this calendar This resolution today clearly out- American and international energy industry, to year, we’ll have the capacity to lines an appropriately aggressive goal the African American community, and to the produce more than 7 billion gallons of for our country over the next 18 years nation as a whole. clean, renewable, domestically grown and recognizes the role of American ag- Energy is the lifeblood of every economy, ethanol in this country. riculture, and I look forward to work- especially ours. Producing more of it leads to This forward-looking and innovative ing with my colleagues to making the more good jobs, cheaper goods, lower fuel policy has enabled the U.S. ethanol in- aspirations a reality. prices, and greater economic and national se- dustry to more than double its produc- Mr. GOODLATTE. Madam Speaker, I curity. Bringing together thoughtful yet dis- tion capacity in only 3 years; and the have no further speakers at this time, parate voices to engage each other on the benefits to the economy, to consumers and I yield back the balance of my issue of energy independence has resulted in and to the environment have been tre- time. the beginning of a transformative dialectic mendous; and as the ranking member Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. which can ultimately result in reforming our noted, with the advancements in cel- Madam Speaker, I just want to again energy industry to the extent that we as a na- lulosic ethanol, every region of the thank my good friend Mr. GOODLATTE tion achieve energy security and energy inde- country will soon benefit as so many for his leadership on this issue and the pendence. States have already done. rest of the members of our committee This Congress has demonstrated its com- According to a recent study by who have worked very hard. We’ve pro- mitment to taking our Nation in a new direc- LECG, a global expert services firm, duced a farm bill that is going to do tion, toward energy security and away from the combination of spending for annual our part in getting this country off of dependence on foreign oil. Today, we are con- operations, ethanol transportation and energy independence. sidering legislation, known as the ‘‘25 by ’25 capital spending for new plants under I also want to thank our leadership, proposal,’’ that expresses the sense of Con- construction added $41.9 billion of gross especially Speaker PELOSI for her lead- gress that the goal of the U.S. is that Amer- output to the American economy in ership on this issue. ica’s farms, forests, and ranches provide 25% 2006 alone, over $1 billion of that in my As I said, we have a tremendous op- of the total energy consumed in America from home State of South Dakota. Even portunity in rural America and agri- renewable resources by 2025, while con- more important, much of this eco- culture with this whole effort to get tinuing to produce safe, abundant, and afford- nomic benefit has been realized by energy independent in this country, able food, feed, and fiber. small communities in rural areas that and this resolution will help us by es- Madam Speaker, we live in a nation of ex- have faced considerable economic chal- tablishing that goal. traordinary resources. As world oil prices con- lenges in recent decades. In Minnesota, where I’m proud to be tinue to soar, now reaching a record $86 per Moreover, oil imports are the single from, we have led the way. I was just at barrel, it is vital that harness our vast re- largest component of our Nation’s ex- a grand opening on Friday of a new sources here at home. This legislation lays out

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It can come resolution just considered. branch of our armed services and, by from resources including wind, solar, hydro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there power, and biofuels, and it is currently the extension, to the defense of this Na- objection to the request of the gen- fastest growing energy sector. In particular, tion. My State of Louisiana is home to tleman from Minnesota? ethanol introduces the possibility that we can many proud armed service veterans There was no objection. produce 25% of our projected gasoline use in dating from World War I to the present 2025 from farm and forest resources, including f military engagement in Iraq. I am many waste materials. LOUISIANA ARMED SERVICES proud to say that many of my fellow Both the House and the Senate have taken VETERANS POST OFFICE Louisianans have volunteered and sac- an important first step toward achieving this rificed as soldiers and as families of critical goal by passing comprehensive and bi- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- soldiers in the defense of this great Na- partisan energy security measures. These ini- er, I move to suspend the rules and tion, and it is only appropriate that we tiatives have included critical proposals aimed pass the bill (H.R. 2089) to designate memorialize them in this significant at reducing our dependence on foreign oil; the facility of the United States Postal way. Louisiana is home to well over lowering energy costs through greater effi- Service located at 701 Loyola Avenue 370,000 uniformed veterans. This in- ciency, cleaner energy, and smarter tech- in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the cludes nearly 120,000 who served in nology; creating new American jobs; and re- ‘‘Louisiana Armed Services Veterans World War II, 47,000 in the Korean War, ducing global warming. Post Office’’. 115,000 in the Vietnam War, and 80,000 Madam Speaker, the legislation we are con- The Clerk read the title of the bill. in Desert Storm, the first Gulf War. sidering today has the support of a broad The text of the bill is as follows: However, simply citing statistics range of farm organizations, along with lead- H.R. 2089 does not give a complete picture. It ers from business, labor, conservation, envi- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- doesn’t give a complete picture of the ronmental, and religious groups. It sets an am- resentatives of the United States of America in sacrifices nor contributions made on bitious but achievable goal, and will make im- Congress assembled, behalf of the soldiers nor does it detail portant strides toward achieving energy inde- SECTION 1. LOUISIANA ARMED SERVICES VET- the historical relationship of Louisiana pendence. I strongly urge my colleagues to ERANS POST OFFICE. and the armed services branches of our join me in supporting this legislation. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Nation. It could be easily argued that Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Speaker, I am United States Postal Service located at 701 the very battle that propelled America pleased to be an original cosponsor of H. Con. Loyola Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana, onto the world stage as a political and Res. 25, which calls for 25 percent of Amer- shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Lou- isiana Armed Services Veterans Post Of- military power was fought on January ica’s energy supply to come from agriculture 8, 1815, just below New Orleans, the and rural based renewable energy sources by fice’’. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Battle of New Orleans. Louisiana mili- 2025. This 25x25 approach is a worthy goal. tary posts were key supply points for Renewable energy holds wonderful promise map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility re- the Mexican War of 1848. The Nation’s for rural America, which can benefit exponen- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to first African American woman to earn tially from these trends. Production of renew- be a reference to the ‘‘Louisiana Armed her star as a general in the U.S. Army able fuels and renewable energy meets mul- Services Veterans Post Office’’. was Sherian Grace Cadoria, who grew tiple policy objectives. It decreases America’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- up in Marksville, Louisiana, and grad- reliance on foreign sources of energy, creates ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- new farm income, and fosters good steward- uated from my alma mater at Southern linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentle- ship of resources. University in Baton Rouge. woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) Clearly, Nebraska is a leader in America’s Louisiana is also home to three each will control 20 minutes. renewable energy future. We will soon be the major military installations, The Chair recognizes the gentleman second leading producer of ethanol in the Na- Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier from Illinois. tion, and we are home to cutting edge tech- City, the Army’s Fort Polk Joint Read- iness Training Center near Leesville, nologies that are producing renewable fuels b 1515 and electricity from wastes at animal feeding and in my district, the Belle Chase GENERAL LEAVE operations. In addition, developments in bio- naval facility across the Mississippi Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- mass and wind energy are very encouraging. River from New Orleans. Each installa- er, I ask unanimous consent that all This kind of innovation will only continue to tion is an integral part of its respective Members may have 5 legislative days grow as more of America’s energy comes community. Each also employs many in which to revise and extend their re- from renewable sources. local residents and has a profound im- Madam Speaker, America’s renewable en- marks. pact on the economy of our State. ergy future is now. This is a very exciting op- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I would be remiss, Madam Speaker, portunity for our farmers to lead the way for objection to the request of the gen- were I not to mention the Louisiana clean, environmentally-friendly energy produc- tleman from Illinois? National Guard, which calls New Orle- tion. I urge my colleagues to support H. Con. There was no objection. ans home at Jackson Barracks. The Res. 25. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- National Guard has made significant Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. er, it is my pleasure to yield such time contributions within the State as well Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- as he might consume to the sponsor of as abroad. During the first Gulf War, ance of my time. this legislation, Representative JEF- Louisiana had the highest number of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The FERSON from Louisiana. guardsmen serving per capita than any question is on the motion offered by Mr. JEFFERSON. Madam Speaker, I other State in the Nation. However, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. rise today as the sponsor of H.R. 2089 to Louisiana’s contributions to the armed PETERSON) that the House suspend the rename the main post office in New Or- services does not come without cost. rules and agree to the concurrent reso- leans from the New Orleans Main Office During the current war in Iraq, Lou- lution, H. Con. Res. 25. Window Service to the Louisiana isiana lost more than 100 of its service- The question was taken; and (two- Armed Services Veterans Memorial men and women and over 500 have been thirds being in the affirmative) the Post Office. wounded; yet this is not the only area rules were suspended and the concur- I would like to thank Chairman WAX- in which our armed servicemen and rent resolution was agreed to. MAN for his leadership in bringing this women have paid a high price. Unfortu- A motion to reconsider was laid on bill to the floor today as well as my nately, some of our veterans have had the table. colleague Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, as well to fight two wars, one abroad and then

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The closure served to locate and guide lost friendly back the balance of my time. of this hospital has left many veterans planes, direct aid to friendly pilots who Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- in my district with no choice but to had crashed or bailed out, and helped er, I yield back the balance of my time. travel long distances either to Shreve- guide our technical intelligence ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The port, Louisiana, or Jackson, Mis- perts to wrecks or crashed enemy air- question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. sissippi, for hospital care. Though the craft. DAVIS) that the House suspend the Veterans Administration has recently In other words, something out of nothing. The same as the muskets rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2089. announced plans to rebuild a bigger The question was taken. and better hospital in New Orleans, and Louisianans used to fend off the British in New Orleans, and General Honore The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the I applaud the decision for it is the right opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being one, those doors will still not open for used to help rebuild Louisiana after Katrina. It is a tradition well worth in the affirmative, the ayes have it. a few years, leaving many veterans Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- honoring, and this measure does just with few options. The VA has also suf- er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. fered through a backlog of 6,000 Vet- that. The yeas and nays were ordered. erans Administration claims in Lou- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- isiana alone right now. The problem is ance of my time. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- nationwide and it is growing. Chair’s prior announcement, further er, I yield myself such time as I might So today, with Veterans Day not far proceedings on this motion will be off, we honor and recognize our vet- consume. Madam Speaker, as a Member of the postponed. erans in Louisiana who have paid a House Committee on Oversight and f high price for our collective freedom. Government Reform, I am pleased to NATE DETAMPLE POST OFFICE We do this by memorializing them in join my colleague in the consideration this significant way and memorializing BUILDING of H.R. 2089, which names a postal fa- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- their sacrifices forever by renaming cility in New Orleans, Louisiana, after the Main Post Office Building in New er, I move to suspend the rules and the Louisiana armed services veterans. pass the bill (H.R. 3297) to designate Orleans the Louisiana Armed Services H.R. 2089 which was introduced by the facility of the United States Postal Veterans Memorial Post Office. I urge Representative WILLIAM JEFFERSON on Service located at 950 West Trenton passage of this bill. May 1, 2007, was reported from the Avenue in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I yield Oversight Committee on September 20, as the ‘‘Nate DeTample Post Office myself such time as I may consume. 2007, by voice vote. This measure has Building’’. Madam Speaker, I rise today to urge the support of the entire Louisiana passage of H.R. 2089, to designate the The Clerk read the title of the bill. congressional delegation. The text of the bill is as follows: U.S. Postal Service location at 701 Loy- Madam Speaker, the Louisiana H.R. 3297 ola Avenue in New Orleans as the Lou- armed services veterans were recog- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- isiana Armed Services Veterans Post nized for their significant contribu- Office. resentatives of the United States of America in tions to our country early in the 19th Congress assembled, From the Battle of New Orleans in and 20th centuries. During the War of the War of 1812, to the Chinese Bandits SECTION 1. NATE DETAMPLE POST OFFICE 1812, Louisiana’s veteran troops, which BUILDING. who laid the groundwork for U.S. air included French, Spanish, African, (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the superiority in the Asian theater in Anglo, Creole, and Native American United States Postal Service located at 950 World War II, to LTG Russell Honore’s people, under General Andrew Jackson, West Trenton Avenue in Morrisville, Penn- leadership of the military response to decisively defeated the British forces sylvania, shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Nate DeTample Post Office Building’’. Hurricane Katrina, Louisianans have on January 8, 1815. This battle forced been at the forefront of defending this (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, the British to recognize the United map, regulation, document, paper, or other country from the time of its founding States’ claim to Louisiana and helped record of the United States to the facility re- to this very day. establish America as a political and ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Louisiana’s fighters have always military power. be a reference to the ‘‘Nate DeTample Post been known for being a little tougher, In the 20th century, the famous Lou- Office Building’’. a little wilder, a little crazier, if you isiana maneuvers held at Fort Polk, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- will, than their counterparts from else- Louisiana, in 1940 tested the mettle of ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- where. It made them perfect for some future World War II Army Generals linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentle- missions, but not so perfect for others. Dwight D. Eisenhower and George Pat- woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) But the end result always has been ton and the soldiers who served under each will control 20 minutes. that they have been quick in the Bayou their leadership. President Eisenhower The Chair recognizes the gentleman State to take up arms whenever their referred to Louisianan Andrew Jackson from Illinois. country needed them. Higgins as ‘‘the man who won the GENERAL LEAVE Consider Claire Chennault. In 1937, war.’’ In New Orleans, Higgins designed Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Chennault, a captain in the U.S. Army and built amphibious landing craft er, I ask unanimous consent that Mem- Air Corps, progenitor of the Air Force, that made possible the invasions of bers may have 5 legislative days in resigned his commission to go to China enemy-held Pacific Islands and the which to revise and extend their re- on behalf of Madam Chaing Kai-shek to coast of France D–Day invasion. marks. help the Chinese build an air force to Rural southeast Louisiana was na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there fend off the Japanese. He did not leave tive soil for two Marine Corps com- objection to the request of the gen- until World War II ended in 1945. In the manders, General John Archer Lejeune tleman from Illinois? interim, he helped organize an air force and General Robert Barrow. The Na- There was no objection. that featured strategically located air- tion’s first black woman to earn her Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- fields and an air raid warning system stars as a U.S. Army General, Sherian er, it is my pleasure to yield such time built from scratch that protected all of Grace Cadoria, grew up in Marksville, as he might consume to the author of what was then known as Free China. Louisiana. this resolution, the sponsor of this leg- Without his work, American air power The Louisiana veterans for centuries islation, Representative PATRICK MUR- could not have functioned in China. have served and defended our country PHY from Pennsylvania.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:46 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.023 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11509 Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Penn- Madam Speaker, I hope my col- curred while he was investigating a sylvania. Madam Speaker, I thank the leagues join me in honoring one of rocket-propelled grenade incident. He gentleman from Illinois. those rocks of our community, Nate was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 111 I rise today with pride to honor one DeTample. Rock steady. Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania of our Nation’s finest sons. Nathaniel Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I yield Army National Guard in Philadelphia. DeTample, Nate to his friends and fam- myself as much time as I may con- Private DeTample was a wrestler, an ily, Baby Boy to his National Guard sume. Eagle Scout, and a criminal justice unit, died in Iraq on August 9, 2005. He It is an honor for me to speak today major at Shippenburg University. He was 19 years old. about an American hero who showed was deployed to Iraq in March 2005 for Nate was an Eagle Scout, an Eagles great bravery and loyalty to his coun- the purpose of performing stability and fan, a standout wrestler at Pennsbury try well beyond his 19 years. support operations in the Beiji area High School, and a friend to all who On August 9, 2005, a roadside bomb north of Baghdad. He served his coun- knew him. Today, we pay tribute. took the life of Nate DeTample, extin- try with honor and distinction. Madam Speaker, the legislation be- guishing his hopes and dreams, an end- And so, Madam Speaker, I commend fore us today will name the post office ing to what, by all accounts, was an ex- my colleague, Representative MURPHY, building in Morrisville, Bucks County, emplary life. for introducing this legislation, and Pennsylvania, the Nate DeTample Post During his high school years, Nate urge its swift passage. Office Building. DeTample was remembered as an im- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- I am proud that this will be the first pressive young man and an extremely ance of my time. Pennsylvania post office named after nice guy. Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I urge an Iraq war veteran. His name will ap- His personality was such that he al- all Members to support the passage of pear for all to see at 950 West Trenton ways reached out to others with a H.R. 3297, and I yield back the balance Avenue, a sign of the spirit we honor. handshake and asked how they were of my time. Madam Speaker, today we give doing. He showed great leadership and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- thanks to Nate and to his family for ability as a wrestler for Pennsbury er, I yield back the balance of my time. their service to our Nation. Nate joined High School. One of his coaches re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Pennsylvania National Guard to membered him as a hard worker and al- question is on the motion offered by serve. He planned to be a police officer ways being the first to practice. the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. like his dad, but he never got that It was Nate’s dream to become a po- DAVIS) that the House suspend the chance. He was always first in line to lice officer, much like his father, rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3297. The question was taken; and (two- wrestling practice and always had a Glenn, a detective for the Lower thirds being in the affirmative) the positive attitude. Bucks County Police Makefield Police Department. With rules were suspended and the bill was Chief Ken Coluzzi said Nate was a nice this dream in mind, Nate joined the passed. boy and a fine young man who was National Guard after he graduated and A motion to reconsider was laid on going to be outstanding. It seems that headed off to college at Shippensburg the table. is who is over there, overseas. There University, where he majored in crimi- are a lot of outstanding young men and nal justice. He was, however, called to f women who just want to do the right serve his country before he could com- WALLACE S. HARTSFIELD POST thing for their country, outstanding plete his first year of study. Some OFFICE BUILDING young heroes who put their lives on the might have complained, but Nate be- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- line every single day. lieved in the mission and served to the er, I move to suspend the rules and best of his abilities. 1530 pass the bill (H.R. 3572) to designate b Upon learning of Nate’s death, the Nate served in the Pennsylvania Na- the facility of the United States Postal flag at the Lower Makefield Police De- Service located at 4320 Blue Parkway tional Guard’s Alpha Company, 1st partment was flown at half mast. This Battalion, 111 Infantry, a unit that in Kansas City, Missouri, as the ‘‘Wal- was a fitting tribute for someone who lace S. Hartsfield Post Office Build- proudly traces its roots back to the paid the ultimate sacrifice for his founding of our Nation and the Minute- ing’’. country and his community. It is also The Clerk read the title of the bill. men of the Revolutionary War, a rich a fitting tribute that we give the post The text of the bill is as follows: history that Nate honored with his un- office on West Trenton Avenue in Mor- H.R. 3572 forgettable spirit. risville, Pennsylvania, his name so Madam Speaker, his friend said in Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- that we may not forget his courage, his resentatives of the United States of America in tribute that Nate was one of the nicest bravery and the price he paid for us. Congress assembled, guys ever. You never saw him down. Madam Speaker, I ask that my col- SECTION 1. WALLACE S. HARTSFIELD POST OF- You didn’t have to meet Nate to know leagues join me in support of this fit- FICE BUILDING. what kind of man, what kind of soldier ting tribute. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the he was. I reserve the balance of my time. United States Postal Service located at 4320 When it came time for him to be laid Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Blue Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri, to rest, scores of people lined the er, I yield myself such time as I might shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Wal- lace S. Hartsfield Post Office Building’’. streets to say goodbye and to give consume. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, thanks, a true testament to his spirit, Madam Speaker, as a member of the map, regulation, document, paper, or other his sacrifice, and the impact he had on House Committee on Oversight and record of the United States to the facility re- the lives that he touched. Government Reform, I’m pleased to ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Madam Speaker, Nate’s mom and join my colleagues in the consideration be a reference to the ‘‘Wallace S. Hartsfield dad, Kim and Glenn, asked at Nate’s of H.R. 3297, which names the postal fa- Post Office Building’’. funeral that all of us pray for Nate’s cility in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- fellow soldiers and their families. after Nate DeTample. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- Today, before this great body, with H.R. 3297, which was introduced by linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentle- great pride, I repeat their request, and Representative PATRICK MURPHY on woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) ask that we make it our mission to August 1, 2007, was reported from the each will control 20 minutes. honor the fallen and stand up for those Oversight Committee on September 20, The Chair recognizes the gentleman who are still fighting. 2007, by voice vote. This measure has from Illinois. With his service, Nate DeTample the support of the entire Pennsylvania GENERAL LEAVE showed us true energy, faith, and devo- congressional delegation. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- tion. His memory will light our world. Madam Speaker, Private First Class er, I ask unanimous consent that all In closing, I want to share how Nate Nathaniel E. DeTample was killed on Members may have 5 legislative days signed one of his letters home from August 9, 2005, in an attack by small in which to revise and extend their re- Iraq: ‘‘Rock Steady, Nate.’’ arms fire in Beiji, Iraq. The attack oc- marks.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:38 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.026 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11510 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I rise today to pay tribute to Rev. tion in congratulating Rev. Hartsfield objection to the request of the gen- Wallace S. Hartsfield, a family man, on his retirement, wish him well in his tleman from Illinois? community activist, and man of God. new endeavors, and join us in sup- There was no objection. Rev. Hartsfield was born in Atlanta, porting the naming of the post office Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Georgia, on November 12, 1929. After a facility on Blue Parkway in Kansas er, it is my pleasure to yield such time 3-year tour of duty with the United City in his honor. as he might consume to the sponsor of States Army, he went on to receive a Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- this legislation, Representative EMAN- bachelor of arts degree from Clark Col- ance of my time. UEL CLEAVER of Missouri. lege, now Clark Atlanta University. b 1545 Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I Three years later, in 1957, he received a very proudly stand here today to rec- Master of Divinity degree. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- ommend the Reverend Dr. Wallace S. The list of honorary degrees Rev. er, I yield myself such time as I may Hartsfield, a minister in the Fifth Con- Hartsfield has earned is long and dis- consume. gressional District, which I very proud- tinguished. They include a Doctor of As a member of the House Committee ly serve, be given the honor of having Divinity from both Western Baptist on Oversight and Government Reform, a postal facility named in his honor at Bible College in Kansas City, Missouri, I am pleased to join my colleague in 4320 Blue Parkway in Kansas City, Mis- and Virginia Seminary and College of the consideration of H.R. 3572, which souri. All nine members of the Missouri Lyncher, Virginia. names a postal facility in Kansas City, delegation have signed on to this bill, While his list of academic accom- Missouri, after Wallace S. Hartsfield, and they signed on for one real reason. plishments is impressive, the work he Sr. It is this: has done since the end of his formal H.R. 3572, which was introduced by Rev. Hartsfield is an American story. education is even more so. His first Representative EMANUEL CLEAVER on He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on pastorate was in Pickens, South Caro- September 18, 2007, was reported from November 12 in 1929. He was raised by lina, and he served in the States of the Oversight Committee on October 4, his mother. He was the only child and Kansas, Florida, and Georgia before 2007, by voice vote. This measure has yet she worked and struggled and settling into a position at the Metro- the support of the entire Missouri con- pushed him. He eventually graduated politan Missionary Baptist Church lo- gressional delegation. Madam Speaker, Rev. Dr. Wallace S. from high school and then served a 3- cated in Kansas City, Missouri, a place Hartsfield, Sr.’s dedication and service year tour of duty with the United he has preached for over 40 years. States Army. He returned to this coun- Rev. Hartsfield will retire on Janu- to the people of Kansas City goes back try and attended Clark College, which ary 1, 2008, as senior pastor. During his many years. He is a committed com- is now called Clark Atlanta University. long service to the church, he became munity activist, civil servant, and has He received a bachelor’s degree, and affectionately known as the dean of served as the senior pastor of the Met- then he went on to receive a Master’s Kansas City Ministers; and the cospon- ropolitan Missionary Baptist Church since 1972. He is the vice president-at- of Divinity at Gammon Theological sor of this bill, Mr. CLEAVER, has nick- Seminary, which is known as the Inter- named him the Godfather of Preachers large of the Economic Development denominational Theological Seminary because of the knowledge he possesses Commission of the National Baptist today. He’s received a number of hon- and his impressive oratory skills. He Convention of America, Incorporated. orary doctorate degrees, and he is rec- has become a mentor not only for those He is a former chairman of the Con- ognized in our community as a man in the local ministry, but for commu- gress of National Black Churches and who is always going to be where some- nity leaders as well. past president of the General Baptist thing good is happening. His steadfast dedication to Kansas State Convention of Missouri, Kansas, He has been a strong worker in the City and the surrounding area have and Nebraska. He has served as an ad- field of diversity. He is a man who has helped solidify the community and junct professor and guest lecturer at been able to bring the clergy together shape it into what it is today. However, numerous colleges and universities. from across racial and even religious his leadership and influence have ex- Rev. Hartsfield is a well-respected lines. He’s known as the dean of tended well beyond the boundaries of man of faith, and on January 1, 2008, he preachers in our community, and I his duty as a minister. He has fought to will retire as senior pastor of the Met- dubbed him the ‘‘Godfather of Preach- promote, protect, and ensure civil lib- ropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. So, Madam Speaker, I commend my ers’’ because of the respect he receives erties for all races, not only at home colleague, the Reverend Representative from members of the clergy. Anytime but across the Nation. And he served as EMANUEL CLEAVER, for introducing this anything in our community is going on president of the greater Kansas City legislation. I enthusiastically support that is productive and meaningful, you chapter of Operation PUSH, an organi- this legislation and urge its passage. can expect to see Rev. Wallace S. zation dedicated to the promotion of Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Hartsfield present. religious and social development and ance of my time. This postal designation is the first human rights. Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I urge I’ve ever introduced, and one of the He is a former chairman of the Con- all Members to support the passage of reasons that I feel strongly about this gress of National Black Churches that H.R. 3572. is the post office delivers mail to ev- represents over 65,000 churches. He has Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- eryone, and if you look at the life and also served in many positions within ance of my time. work of the Reverend Wallace S. the National Baptist Convention of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Hartsfield, that is exactly what he’s America. er, I yield back the balance of my time. done. He has delivered ministry, friend- The reverend was appointed by the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. ship and civic concern to everyone in Governor to serve as commissioner on CAPPS). The question is on the motion our community, and so a post office, I the Missouri Highway Commission and offered by the gentleman from Illinois think, is very, very appropriate to bear was at the forefront of efforts to con- (Mr. DAVIS) that the House suspend the his name. struct the Metropolitan Homes, a 60- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3572. And so, Madam Speaker, it would be unit low-income housing development. The question was taken; and (two- my hope that this body would allow Despite all of his work and the de- thirds being in the affirmative) the our community to celebrate fully his mands for his time and attention, they rules were suspended and the bill was retirement at a November 9 banquet, did not detract from his love for his passed. during which time I would like to family. The reverend just celebrated A motion to reconsider was laid on proudly announce that the United his 50th anniversary with his wife, Ma- the table. States Congress has named a post of- tilda Hopkins. They are the proud par- f fice in his honor. ents of four children. Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I yield Madam Speaker, I ask that my col- RECESS myself as much time as I may con- leagues join me, Mr. CLEAVER, and all The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sume. of the members of the Missouri delega- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:38 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.030 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11511 declares the House in recess until 4 and the medical community of the complexity of cluding carrying the pregnancy to term and p.m. today. postpartum depression, and economic pressures parenting the child, carrying the pregnancy to Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 47 min- placed on hospitals and providers. term and placing the child for adoption, mis- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess (9) Untreated, postpartum depression can lead carriage, and having an abortion. This study to further depression, substance abuse, loss of may assess the incidence, timing, magnitude, until 4 p.m. today. employment, divorce and further social alien- and duration of the immediate and long-term f ation, self-destructive behavior, or even suicide. mental health consequences (positive or nega- (10) Untreated, postpartum depression impacts tive) of these pregnancy outcomes. b 1600 society through its effect on the infant’s phys- (b) REPORT.—Beginning not later than 3 years ical and psychological development, child abuse, after the date of the enactment of this Act, and AFTER RECESS neglect, or death of the infant or other siblings, periodically thereafter for the duration of the The recess having expired, the House and the disruption of the family. study under subsection (a), the Director of the was called to order by the Speaker pro TITLE I—RESEARCH ON POSTPARTUM Institute should prepare and submit to the Con- gress reports on the findings of the study. tempore (Ms. BERKLEY) at 4 p.m. DEPRESSION AND PSYCHOSIS TITLE II—DELIVERY OF SERVICES RE- f SEC. 101. EXPANSION AND INTENSIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES. GARDING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION MELANIE BLOCKER-STOKES POST- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and AND PSYCHOSIS Human Services, acting through the Director of SEC. 201. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM OF PARTUM DEPRESSION RESEARCH GRANTS. AND CARE ACT the National Institutes of Health and the Direc- tor of the National Institute of Mental Health (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I (in this title referred to as the ‘‘Institute’’), is Human Services (in this title referred to as the move to suspend the rules and pass the encouraged to continue aggressive work on ‘‘Secretary’’) should in accordance with this bill (H.R. 20) to provide for research on, postpartum depression and postpartum psy- title make grants to provide for projects for the chosis. establishment, operation, and coordination of and services for individuals with, effective and cost-efficient systems for the deliv- postpartum depression and psychosis, (b) COORDINATION WITH OTHER INSTITUTES.— The Director of the Institute should continue to ery of essential services to individuals with as amended. coordinate activities of the Director under sub- postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis The Clerk read the title of the bill. section (a) with similar activities conducted by (referred to in this section as a ‘‘postpartum The text of the bill is as follows: the other national research institutes and agen- condition’’) and their families. (b) RECIPIENTS OF GRANTS.—A grant under H.R. 20 cies of the National Institutes of Health to the subsection (a) may be made to an entity only if Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- extent that such Institutes and agencies have responsibilities that are related to postpartum the entity is a public or nonprofit private entity, resentatives of the United States of America in which may include a State or local government; Congress assembled, conditions. (c) PROGRAMS FOR POSTPARTUM CONDI- a public or nonprofit private hospital, commu- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. TIONS.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Di- nity-based organization, hospice, ambulatory This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Melanie rector of the Institute is encouraged to continue care facility, community health center, migrant Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research research to expand the understanding of the health center, or homeless health center; or any and Care Act’’. causes of, and to find a cure for, postpartum other appropriate public or nonprofit private en- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. conditions. Activities under such subsection tity. The Congress finds as follows: shall include conducting and supporting the fol- (c) CERTAIN ACTIVITIES.—To the extent prac- (1) Postpartum depression is a devastating lowing: ticable and appropriate, the Secretary shall en- mood disorder which strikes many women dur- (1) Basic research concerning the etiology and sure that projects under subsection (a) provide ing and after pregnancy. causes of the conditions. services for the diagnosis and management of (2) Postpartum mood changes are common and (2) Epidemiological studies to address the fre- postpartum conditions. Activities that the Sec- can be broken into three subgroups: ‘‘baby quency and natural history of the conditions retary may authorize for such projects may also blues’’, which is an extremely common and the and the differences among racial and ethnic include the following: (1) Delivering or enhancing outpatient and less severe form of postpartum depression; groups with respect to the conditions. home-based health and support services, includ- postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, which (3) The development of improved screening ing case management, screening, and com- are more severe than baby blues and can occur and diagnostic techniques. prehensive treatment services for individuals during pregnancy and anytime within the first (4) Clinical research for the development and with or at risk for postpartum conditions; and year of the infant’s birth; and postpartum psy- evaluation of new treatments, including new bi- delivering or enhancing support services for chosis, which is the most extreme form of ological agents. their families. postpartum depression and can occur during (5) Information and education programs for (2) Delivering or enhancing inpatient care pregnancy and up to 12 months after delivery. health care professionals and the public. management services that ensure the well-being (3) ‘‘Baby blues’’ is characterized by mood SEC. 102. NATIONAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAM- of the mother and family and the future devel- swings, feelings of being overwhelmed, tearful- PAIGN. opment of the infant. ness, irritability, poor sleep, mood changes, and (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the National (3) Improving the quality, availability, and or- a sense of vulnerability. Institutes of Health and the Administrator of ganization of health care and support services (4) The symptoms of postpartum mood and the Health Resources and Services Administra- (including transportation services, attendant anxiety disorders are the worsening and the tion are encouraged to carry out a coordinated care, homemaker services, day or respite care, continuation of the baby blues beyond the first national campaign to increase the awareness and providing counseling on financial assist- days or weeks after delivery. and knowledge of postpartum depression and ance and insurance) for individuals with (5) The symptoms of postpartum psychosis in- postpartum psychosis. postpartum conditions and support services for clude losing touch with reality, distorted think- (b) PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS.—Activi- their families. ing, delusions, auditory hallucinations, para- ties under the national campaign under sub- (d) INTEGRATION WITH OTHER PROGRAMS.—To noia, hyperactivity, and rapid speech or mania. section (a) may include public service announce- the extent practicable and appropriate, the Sec- (6) Each year over 400,000 women suffer from ments through television, radio, and other retary should integrate the program under this postpartum mood changes, with baby blues af- means. title with other grant programs carried out by flicting up to 80 percent of new mothers; SEC. 103. BIENNIAL REPORTING. the Secretary, including the program under sec- postpartum mood and anxiety disorders impair- Section 403(a)(5) of the Public Health Service tion 330 of the Public Health Service Act. ing around 10 to 20 percent of new mothers; and Act (42 U.S.C. 283(a)(5)) is amended— SEC. 202. CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. postpartum psychosis striking 1 in 1,000 new (1) by redesignating subparagraph (L) as sub- A grant may be made under section 201 only mothers. paragraph (M); and if the applicant involved makes the following (7) Postpartum depression is a treatable dis- (2) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the agreements: order if promptly diagnosed by a trained pro- following: (1) Not more than 5 percent of the grant will vider and attended to with a personalized regi- ‘‘(L) Depression.’’. be used for administration, accounting, report- men of care including social support, therapy, SEC. 104. LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF RELATIVE ing, and program oversight functions. medication, and when necessary hospitaliza- MENTAL HEALTH CONSEQUENCES (2) The grant will be used to supplement and tion. FOR WOMEN OF RESOLVING A PREG- not supplant funds from other sources related to (8) All too often postpartum depression goes NANCY. the treatment of postpartum conditions. undiagnosed or untreated due to the social stig- (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (3) The applicant will abide by any limitations ma surrounding depression and mental illness, Congress that the Director of the Institute may deemed appropriate by the Secretary on any the myth of motherhood, the new mother’s in- conduct a nationally representative longitudinal charges to individuals receiving services pursu- ability to self-diagnose her condition, the new study (during the period of fiscal years 2008 ant to the grant. As deemed appropriate by the mother’s shame or embarrassment over dis- through 2018) of the relative mental health con- Secretary, such limitations on charges may vary cussing her depression so near to the birth of sequences for women of resolving a pregnancy based on the financial circumstances of the in- her child, the lack of understanding in society (intended and unintended) in various ways, in- dividual receiving services.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:38 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.032 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11512 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 (4) The grant will not be expended to make sion and psychosis. H.R. 20 encourages colleague, Congressman PITTS; and the payment for services authorized under section the Secretary of Health and Human members of the Energy and Commerce 201(a) to the extent that payment has been Services and the Director of the Na- Committee who unanimously sup- made, or can reasonably be expected to be made, tional Institutes of Health to expand ported this legislation’s passage out of with respect to such services— (A) under any State compensation program, and intensify research on postpartum committee. under an insurance policy, or under any Fed- depression and to conduct and support Madam Speaker, after 6 long, ardu- eral or State health benefits program; or research in an effort to find a cure for ous years, today marks an important (B) by an entity that provides health services postpartum depression and psychosis. step in the protracted journey for Con- on a prepaid basis. Furthermore, this legislation encour- gress to recognize postpartum depres- (5) The applicant will, at each site at which ages the NIH to carry out a national sion as a national priority. I am so the applicant provides services under section campaign to increase awareness of proud that nearly 130 bipartisan co- 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing indi- postpartum depression, and it directs sponsors have united with me today to viduals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect Health and Human Services to make say no longer will postpartum depres- to the imposition of charges on such individuals. grants to help with coordinating the ef- sion be dismissed as mere ‘‘baby SEC. 203. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. fective delivery of essential services to blues.’’ The Secretary may provide technical assist- individuals with postpartum depres- By passing H.R. 20, Congress will fi- ance to assist entities in complying with the re- sion, as well as their families. nally put significant money and atten- quirements of this title in order to make such en- I would like to extend a special tion into research, screening, treat- tities eligible to receive grants under section 201. thank you to our Commerce, Trade and ment, and education for mothers suf- TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS Consumer Protection Subcommittee fering from this disease. SEC. 301. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. chairman, Mr. RUSH, who has cham- Sadly, Madam Speaker, I was moved To carry out this Act and the amendments pioned this bill’s cause. His commit- to author H.R. 20 after watching the made by this Act, there are authorized to be ap- ment to ensuring that women who suf- news accounts of the missing Melanie propriated— fer from postpartum depression better Stokes, a new mother, a successful (1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and understand their condition and have businesswoman, and my constituent. (2) such sums as may be necessary for fiscal access to the resources that they need Despite her family’s valiant interven- years 2009 and 2010. has been unwavering. I commend him tions, Melanie’s psychosis was so se- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- for his hard work, and I urge all of my vere that she slipped away from her ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from colleagues to join me in supporting family and from her friends and trag- Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- this life-saving legislation. ically ended her life. tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Afterwards, I reached out to each will control 20 minutes. ance of my time. Melanie’s mother, Carol Blocker, and The Chair recognizes the gentle- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I was told of her daughter’s diagnosis woman from Wisconsin. yield myself such time as I may con- and suicide that occurred as a result of GENERAL LEAVE sume. postpartum psychosis. And sometime Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- later, Madam Speaker, I talked with ask unanimous consent that all Mem- port of H.R. 20, the Melanie Blocker- Dr. Nada Stotland of the American bers have 5 legislative days to revise Stokes Postpartum Depression Re- Psychiatric Association, who is an- and extend their remarks and include search and Care Act, and join my col- other constituent of mine, and she de- extraneous material on the bill under leagues in commending Mr. RUSH for tailed the value in additional research. consideration. bringing the bill to the floor. And she discussed the underreporting The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there As has been mentioned, the bill high- and mixed diagnosis of postpartum de- objection to the request of the gentle- lights the need to increase awareness pression and psychosis in our country. woman from Wisconsin? of postpartum depression and expand There is no denying, the needs for re- There was no objection. the knowledge of its terrible side ef- sources to combat postpartum depres- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I fects. sion grow more and more and more yield myself such time as I may con- It’s important to note that as many each year. Here are the facts, Madam sume. as 80 percent of women experience Speaker: Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- some mood disturbances after preg- Research indicates that some form of port of H.R. 20, the Melanie Blocker- nancy, and for most women the symp- postpartum depression affects approxi- Stokes Postpartum Depression Re- toms are mild and go away on their mately one in 1,000 new mothers, re- search and Care Act of 2007. own; but 10 to 20 percent of women de- sulting in up to 800,000 cases annually. The birth of a child can be a joyous velop a more disabling form of mood Of the new postpartum cases this year, and exciting time, but following child- disorder called postpartum depression. less than 15 percent of mothers will re- birth, some women may experience This legislation encourages the con- ceive treatment. However, with treat- postpartum disorders that can ad- tinuation of research being done by ment, over 90 percent of these mothers versely affect a woman’s mental Federal agencies as to the cause of could overcome their depression. And health. According to the American Col- postpartum depression and how it can approximately every 50 seconds, a new lege of Obstetricians and Gyne- be better treated. And with my col- mother will begin struggling with the cologists, about 10 percent of new leagues, I stand in support of the legis- affects of mental illness. moms experience postpartum depres- lation and hope my colleagues will join Madam Speaker, these facts are pro- sion, a form of depression that can de- me. found. And in the words of Carol velop within the first 6 months after Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Blocker, ‘‘Hundreds of thousands of giving birth. ance of my time. women who have suffered from For women with postpartum depres- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am postpartum depression and psychosis sion, feelings such as sadness, anxiety, pleased to yield 7 minutes to the gen- are still waiting for this Congress to and restlessness can be so strong that tleman from Illinois, the bill’s author, act 6 years after the legislation has they interfere with daily tasks. Rarely, Mr. RUSH. been introduced.’’ a more extreme form of depression Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, I want Madam Speaker, I want to thank you known as postpartum psychosis can de- to thank the gentlelady from Wis- for this day, because today Ms. Blocker velop. Postpartum depression and psy- consin for yielding me this time on this and hundreds of thousands of mothers chosis can have an adverse effect on a very important matter. will not have to wait any longer for woman’s mental health and impair Madam Speaker, I rise today in Congress to act. their ability to bond with their new- strong support of H.R. 20, the Melanie My legislation, to sum it up, would born child. Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression encourage the Secretary of Health and The legislation before us today will Research and Care Act. Human Services to further research at go a long way towards helping to in- I would like to thank Chairman DIN- the National Institutes of Health on crease awareness of postpartum depres- GELL; Ranking Member BARTON; my postpartum depression.

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It would also add de- Postpartum depression is a serious mental (3) The cause of ALS is not well understood. pression to the biennial report the Na- health problem that can have significant con- (4) There is only one drug currently approved tional Institutes of Health must sub- sequences for both the new mother and fam- by the Food and Drug Administration for the mit to the Congress. ily. Statistics show up to 800,000 women an- treatment of ALS, which has thus far shown Lastly, my bill will finance much- nually develop this diagnosable prenatal mood only modest effects, prolonging life by just a few needed grants to public and nonprofit months. disorder; shockingly, less than 15 percent of (5) There is no known cure for ALS. organizations to establish and operate mothers will receive treatment for the disease. (6) More than 5,000 individuals in the United programs that provide screening, treat- In California, the results from a 2004 Cali- States are diagnosed with ALS annually and as ment and various health care and sup- fornia Women’s Health 2007 study indicated many as 30,000 individuals may be living with port services to individuals with that younger females were most at risk for ALS in the United States today. postpartum depression or postpartum postpartum depression. Females 19 and (7) Studies have found relationships between psychosis. younger had rates of risk of more than 20 per- ALS and environmental and genetic factors, but those relationships are not well understood. Moreover, Madam Speaker, this bill cent: woman 35 and older had the lowest rate, (8) Scientists believe that there are significant is an affordable approach to research 6.4 percent. In California, woman who are ties between ALS and other motor neuron dis- and services. The CBO estimates that young and/or without health insurance would eases. H.R. 20 costs less than $500,000 per year, benefit most from the screening, counseling, (9) Several ALS disease registries and data- and $18 million over 5 years. diagnosis, and treatment for postpartum de- bases exist in the United States and throughout This is good policy, Madam Speaker. pression that this legislation authorizes. the world, including the SOD1 database, the This is good politics. And this is a good H.R. 20, the Melanie Blocker-Stokes National Institute of Neurological Disorders and public health bill. Postpartum Depression Research and Care Stroke repository, and the Department of Vet- erans Affairs ALS Registry. I want to take a moment, Madam Act, would ensure that woman at risk for or (10) A single national system to collect and Speaker, just to thank the many orga- with postpartum depression are provided ade- store information on the prevalence and inci- nizations and groups, groups like quate and timely prevention and mental health dence of ALS in the United States does not Postpartum Support International, services. exist. whose president right now sits in the If we are to have any hope of preventing (11) In each of fiscal years 2006 and 2007, Con- gallery, Ms. Susan Stone; the Family deaths among new mothers and children from gress directed $887,000 to the Centers for Disease Mental Health Foundation; the Amer- this disease, we must identify ways by which Control and Prevention to begin a nationwide ALS registry. ican Psychological Association; the we can effectively treat and prevent (12) The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- American Psychiatric Association; the postpartum psychosis. vention and the Agency for Toxic Substances American College of Obstetricians and I extend my gratitude and thanks to Rep- and Disease Registry have established three Gynecologists; and groups like the resentative RUSH for bringing this important pilot projects, beginning in fiscal year 2006, to Children’s Defense Fund, the Melanie piece of legislation to the House. His commit- evaluate the science to guide the creation of a Blocker-Stokes Foundation, Suicide ment to this issue is commendable. national ALS registry. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I (13) The establishment of a national registry Prevention Action Network, Planned will help— Parenthood Federation of America De- yield back the remainder of my time. (A) to identify the incidence and prevalence of pression and Bipolar Support Alliance, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ALS in the United States; the Mental Health Alliance, NARAL, question is on the motion offered by (B) to collect data important to the study of so many organizations, including the the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. ALS; National Alliance for Mental Illness, BALDWIN) that the House suspend the (C) to promote a better understanding of ALS; (D) to collect information that is important for the Community Behavioral Healthcare rules and pass the bill, H.R. 20, as amended. research into the genetic and environmental fac- Association, and the March of Dimes. I tors that cause ALS; want to thank these individuals and The question was taken. (E) to strengthen the ability of a clearing- various activists for their testimony at The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the house— hearings, for their support, and for opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being (i) to collect and disseminate research findings their participation. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. on environmental, genetic, and other causes of Madam Speaker, lastly, I want to Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, on ALS and other motor neuron disorders that can that I demand the yeas and nays. be confused with ALS, misdiagnosed as ALS, thank the Members of this Congress, and in some cases progress to ALS; those who, when I asked to become co- The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (ii) to make available information to patients sponsors, they indicated that they were about research studies for which they may be el- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the familiar because they had personal in- igible; and volvement, this dreaded disease has Chair’s prior announcement, further (iii) to maintain information about clinical touched them personally; and I want to proceedings on this motion will be specialists and clinical trials on therapies; and (F) to enhance efforts to find treatments and thank them for their support. postponed. f a cure for ALS. Madam Speaker, I urge that this SEC. 3. AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH body pass this much-needed legislation, ALS REGISTRY ACT SERVICE ACT. that this body, indeed, give women the Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I Part P of title III of the Public Health Service help that they need in fighting this Act (42 U.S.C. 280g et seq.) is amended by add- move to suspend the rules and pass the ing at the end the following: very, very difficult disease. bill (H.R. 2295) to amend the Public ‘‘SEC. 399R. AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I Health Service Act to provide for the yield back the balance of my time. REGISTRY. establishment of an Amyotrophic Lat- ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, in eral Sclerosis Registry, as amended. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after closing, I wish to urge my colleagues to The Clerk read the title of the bill. the receipt of the report described in subsection support this important bill. As we have The text of the bill is as follows: (b)(3), the Secretary, acting through the Direc- heard, postpartum depression is a very tor of the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- H.R. 2295 serious women’s health issue. This bill vention and in consultation with a national vol- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- will raise awareness about postpartum untary health organization with experience resentatives of the United States of America in serving the population of individuals with depression and will further research in Congress assembled, an effort to find a cure. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (referred to in this SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. section as ‘ALS’), shall— b 1615 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘ALS Registry ‘‘(A) develop a system to collect data on ALS Act’’. and other motor neuron disorders that can be Again I want to commend my col- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. confused with ALS, misdiagnosed as ALS, and league (Mr. RUSH) for his incredibly Congress makes the following findings: in some cases progress to ALS, including infor- hard work on this bill, and I urge my (1) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (referred to mation with respect to the incidence and preva- colleagues to support its passage. in this section as ‘‘ALS’’) is a fatal, progressive lence of the disease in the United States; and

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‘‘(B) establish a national registry for the col- lished, the Advisory Committee shall submit a GENERAL LEAVE lection and storage of such data to include a report concerning the review conducted under Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I population-based registry of cases in the United paragraph (2) that contains the recommenda- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- States of ALS and other motor neuron disorders tions of the Advisory Committee with respect to bers have 5 legislative days to revise that can be confused with ALS, misdiagnosed as the results of such review. and extend their remarks and include ALS, and in some cases progress to ALS. ‘‘(c) GRANTS.—Notwithstanding the rec- ‘‘(2) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of the reg- ommendations of the Advisory Committee under extraneous material on the bill under istry established under paragraph (1)(B) to subsection (b), the Secretary, acting through the consideration. gather available data concerning— Director of the Centers for Disease Control and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ‘‘(A) ALS, including the incidence and preva- Prevention, may award grants to, and enter into objection to the request of the gentle- lence of ALS in the United States; contracts and cooperative agreements with, pub- woman from Wisconsin? ‘‘(B) the environmental and occupational fac- lic or private nonprofit entities for the collec- There was no objection. tors that may be associated with the disease; tion, analysis, and reporting of data on ALS Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I ‘‘(C) the age, race or ethnicity, gender, and and other motor neuron disorders that can be family history of individuals who are diagnosed yield myself such time as I might con- confused with ALS, misdiagnosed as ALS, and sume. with the disease; in some cases progress to ALS. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of ‘‘(D) other motor neuron disorders that can be ‘‘(d) COORDINATION WITH STATE, LOCAL, AND confused with ALS, misdiagnosed as ALS, and FEDERAL REGISTRIES.— H.R. 2295 the ALS Registry Act. in some cases progress to ALS; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In establishing the Na- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, ‘‘(E) other matters as recommended by the Ad- tional ALS Registry under subsection (a), the more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s visory Committee established under subsection Secretary, acting through the Director of the disease, is a fatal, progressive neuro- (b). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, degenerative disease affecting approxi- ‘‘(b) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— shall— ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 90 days mately 5,600 Americans each year. It is ‘‘(A) identify, build upon, expand, and coordi- estimated that as many as 30,000 Amer- after the date of the enactment of this section, nate among existing data and surveillance sys- the Secretary, acting through the Director of the tems, surveys, registries, and other Federal pub- icans have ALS at any given time with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lic health and environmental infrastructure an average life expectancy of 2 to 5 shall establish a committee to be known as the wherever possible, including— years from the time of diagnosis. Advisory Committee on the National ALS Reg- ‘‘(i) the 3 ALS registry pilot projects initiated Today, no single national patient reg- istry (referred to in this section as the ‘Advisory in fiscal year 2006 by the Centers for Disease istry collects and stores information Committee’). The Advisory Committee shall be Control and Prevention and the Agency for on the prevalence and incidence of composed of at least one member, to be ap- Toxic Substances and Disease Registry at the ALS. pointed by the Secretary, acting through the Di- South Carolina Office of Research & Statistics; rector of the Centers for Disease Control and The ALS Registry Act would create a the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; and nationwide registry at the Centers for Prevention, representing each of the following: Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia; ‘‘(A) National voluntary health associations ‘‘(ii) the Department of Veterans Affairs ALS Disease Control and Prevention for that focus solely on ALS and have demonstrated Registry; ALS and other related motor neuron experience in ALS research, care, and patient ‘‘(iii) the DNA and Cell Line Repository of the disorders. The patient registry would services, as well as other voluntary associations National Institute of Neurological Disorders and collect data which is urgently needed focusing on neurodegenerative diseases that rep- Stroke Human Genetics Resource Center; for ALS research, disease management, resent and advocate on behalf of patients with ‘‘(iv) the Agency for Toxic Substances and and the development of standards of ALS and patients with other motor neuron dis- Disease Registry studies, including studies con- orders that can be confused with ALS, care. This will allow us to make real ducted in Illinois, Missouri, El Paso and San progress toward better understanding misdiagnosed as ALS, and in some cases Antonio, Texas, and Massachusetts; progress to ALS. ‘‘(v) State-based ALS registries, including the ALS, and to develop measures for pre- ‘‘(B) The National Institutes of Health, to in- Massachusetts ALS Registry; vention, treatment and cure of this clude, upon the recommendation of the Director ‘‘(vi) the National Vital Statistics System; and dreaded disease. of the National Institutes of Health, representa- ‘‘(vii) any other existing or relevant databases Madam Speaker, I would like to tives from the National Institute of Neurological that collect or maintain information on those thank my friend and colleague, Rep- Disorders and Stroke and the National Institute motor neuron diseases recommended by the Ad- resentative ELIOT ENGEL, for his dedi- of Environmental Health Sciences. visory Committee established in subsection (b); ‘‘(C) The Department of Veterans Affairs. cation to bringing this bill before us and ‘‘(D) The Agency for Toxic Substances and today. Madam Speaker, I strongly urge ‘‘(B) provide for research access to ALS data Disease Registry. my colleagues to support H.R. 2295. as recommended by the Advisory Committee es- ‘‘(E) The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- tablished in subsection (b) to the extent per- I reserve the balance of my time. vention. mitted by applicable statutes and regulations Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I ‘‘(F) Patients with ALS or their family mem- and in a manner that protects personal privacy yield myself such time as I may con- bers. consistent with applicable privacy statutes and sume. ‘‘(G) Clinicians with expertise on ALS and re- regulations. lated diseases. Madam Speaker, I would also like to ‘‘(H) Epidemiologists with experience in data ‘‘(2) COORDINATION WITH NIH AND DEPART- thank Congressman ENGEL and Con- registries. MENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.—Notwithstanding gressman TERRY for their efforts in the ‘‘(I) Geneticists or experts in genetics who the recommendations of the Advisory Committee establishment of the ALS Registry have experience with the genetics of ALS or established in subsection (b), and consistent Act. As we know, we have an annual other neurological diseases. with applicable privacy statutes and regula- tions, the Secretary shall ensure that epidemio- event here in Congress when we get vis- ‘‘(J) Statisticians. its from members of the ALS organiza- ‘‘(K) Ethicists. logical and other types of information obtained ‘‘(L) Attorneys. under subsection (a) is made available to the tion, the association, and their advo- ‘‘(M) Other individuals with an interest in de- National Institutes of Health and the Depart- cates, but more importantly the citi- veloping and maintaining the National ALS ment of Veterans Affairs. zens of this country who have been af- Registry. ‘‘(e) DEFINITION.—For the purposes of this flicted with Lou Gehrig’s disease. It is ‘‘(2) DUTIES.—The Advisory Committee shall section, the term ‘national voluntary health as- gut-wrenching to watch knowing full review information and make recommendations sociation’ means a national non-profit organiza- well what a debilitating disease it is, to the Secretary concerning— tion with chapters or other affiliated organiza- tions in States throughout the United States. and it knows no boundaries. As has ‘‘(A) the development and maintenance of the been mentioned by my colleagues, per- National ALS Registry; ‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(B) the type of information to be collected There are authorized to be appropriated to carry haps 30,000 Americans, perhaps 1,000 in and stored in the Registry; out this section, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, New York State alone, are suffering ‘‘(C) the manner in which such data is to be and $16,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2009 with ALS. I know a gentleman on Stat- collected; through 2012.’’. en Island who helped to have built one ‘‘(D) the use and availability of such data in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of the largest banks in Staten Island, if cluding guidelines for such use; and ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from not the largest, retiring, thinking he ‘‘(E) the collection of information about dis- Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- was going to enjoy his golden years, eases and disorders that primarily affect motor neurons that are considered essential to fur- tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) and soon after that became diagnosed thering the study and cure of ALS. each will control 20 minutes. with ALS. To watch the horrific pro- ‘‘(3) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the The Chair recognizes the gentle- gression over the last couple of years date on which the Advisory Committee is estab- woman from Wisconsin. is, as I mentioned, gut-wrenching not

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I reserve the bal- forts of the ALS Association and advo- neurodegenerative disease that affects ance of my time. cates in educating and advocating for a motor nerve cells in the brain and spi- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I cure, which is what we all want. Unfor- nal cord. It is very similar to multiple yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman tunately, we know little about ALS, a sclerosis. While the great baseball from South Dakota, Congresswoman disease that is diagnosed for 5,600 player, Lou Gehrig, put a national face HERSETH SANDLIN. Americans each year. Without a cure on ALS over 65 years ago, my own fam- Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam and without treatments to slow the ily was devastated by the death of my Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2295, progression of the disease, as has been grandmother, Dora Engel, my father’s the ALS Registry Act, introduced by mentioned by Ms. BALDWIN, the aver- mother, who is believed to have passed the gentleman from New York (Mr. age life expectancy of a person is only away as a result of ALS when she was ENGEL). I would like to thank my 2 to 5 years. It is a death sentence once about 58 years old. friend and colleague from Wisconsin diagnosed. The rapid progression, lack Unfortunately, families across the (Ms. BALDWIN) for yielding me time. of understanding about its cause, and Nation face challenges and experience No one who knows or has met some- debilitating nature of the disease make the suffering associated with ALS one diagnosed with ALS can fail to be it particularly hard on those afflicted every single day. As was mentioned be- moved by the courage, not only of with ALS, as well as their family and fore, 5,600 people in the U.S. are diag- those experiencing the symptoms of friends. nosed with ALS each year. It is esti- this disease, but of their family, who We need to give scientists the tools mated that as many as 30,000 Ameri- help them cope with it every day. they need to find the treatment and cans have the disease at any given During the National ALS Awareness cure for ALS. The registry does just time. The average life expectancy for a Month in May, I met with one such re- that. It creates a single, national pa- person who is diagnosed with ALS is markable family. Daryl and Marlene tient registry to collect and store in- only 2 to 5 years from the time of diag- Thorson of Brandon, South Dakota, formation on the prevalence of nosis. and their granddaughter, Elizabeth incidences of ALS in the U.S. We know As was mentioned, the causes of ALS Steel, took the time to visit with me. of several research studies ongoing at are not well understood and there is no They discussed the importance of this the NIH and other private facilities, in- known cure. We need to provide hope legislation to create a National ALS vestigating possible risk factors that to change this tragedy today. Registry, and they talked about living may be associated with ALS. Research- Surprisingly, a single national pa- with ALS. Daryl has been diagnosed ers are working to better determine tient registry which collects and stores with ALS, and his wife is a pillar of what genetics and/or environmental information on the prevalence and in- strength as they go through this to- factors are contributing to developing cidence of ALS does not currently exist gether. Their love was clear, as was ALS. in the United States today. The legisla- their determination. I was struck by While there has been incredible and tion I introduced with my colleague their 12-year-old granddaughter, Eliza- groundbreaking advances in science (Mr. TERRY) would create an ALS reg- beth, who sees how the disease has af- that give hope to people with Lou istry at the Centers for Disease Control fected her grandfather and sees her Gehrig’s disease and their families, this and Prevention and aid in the search grandmother caring for him. Elizabeth legislation will provide an important for a cure from this devastating dis- wrote an essay for school entitled, ‘‘If new link that will allow scientists to ease. The registry would collect key I Had a Million Dollars, What Would I take emerging new discoveries ever data, and information is determined by Buy?’’ And Elizabeth dedicated her en- closer to a cure. And I pray that one a newly created Federal Advisory Com- tire essay to buying supplies for her day we will have that cure so no fami- mittee on the National ALS Registry. grandfather, funding research, and ad- lies or individuals will be afflicted by The ALS Registry Act will also build vocating to Members of Congress. this terrible disease. upon a fiscal year 2006 and fiscal year Madam Speaker, by establishing a Madam Speaker, I stand in support, 2007 congressional appropriation which National ALS Registry and providing urge adoption and reserve the balance directed the CDC to evaluate the the requisite funding, we can help fa- of my time. science to guide the creation of a Na- cilitate the efforts of so many across Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I tional ALS Registry. the country, like Elizabeth, like the yield 4 minutes to the bill’s author, the I wish to express my gratitude to the scientists searching for a cure, who are distinguished gentleman from New staff of the Centers for Disease Control working to conquer ALS and bring York (Mr. ENGEL). and Prevention, and in particular to comfort to those afflicted with it. I Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I thank the ALS Association, who worked for urge my colleagues to support this im- the gentlewoman from Wisconsin for months with me and my staff to im- portant legislation. yielding to me. prove the bill that we had introduced Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, I wish to thank you in the previous 109th Congress. I also am told that my colleague has no fur- for bringing up the ALS Registry Act want to thank Chairman DINGELL, ther speakers, so I would close. And as of 2007 for a vote, H.R. 2295. This is Ranking Member BARTON, House Sub- I mentioned, I have been here now 10 truly a bipartisan measure, as well it committee Chairman PALLONE and years. I can recall a gentleman by the should be. I introduced this bill with Ranking Member DEAL for their sup- name of Gary Anderson coming up my colleague, LEE TERRY of Nebraska, port of the ALS Registry Act. Finally, after being diagnosed, a friend from and we are proud to have the support of I especially want to thank John Ford Staten Island, and passing after suf- over 275 bipartisan members of Con- and William Garner of Chairman DIN- fering for too long from ALS. It is a gress. GELL’s staff and Katherine Martin of terrible indictment, Lou Gehrig’s dis- I know that the gentlewoman from Ranking Member BARTON’s staff for ease, that it is, and one day, as we say, Wisconsin who sat next to me on the shepherding this bill through the En- perhaps this registry will get to a point committee was very concerned about ergy and Commerce Committee. I want where no longer will our fellow citizens this bill. I am glad that the gentleman to thank Emily Gibbons of my own have to suffer. So, for people like Gary from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) is here, staff, my legislative director, who was Anderson, to this day, a gentleman I as well, because I have a picture here of also my health expert and really did mentioned before, Harry Doherty, who Lou Gehrig who, of course, puts a face more for this than anybody else I is currently suffering as we speak, I on this disease. ALS is very often know. would urge the adoption of this.

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The provisions in our bill creating a na- ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Dis- we have heard, this bill would collect tionwide registry for persons afflicted with ALS ease, is a progressive neuromuscular disease data which is urgently needed for ALS are important steps forward in strengthening characterized by a degeneration of the nerve research and will go a long way toward the efforts to understand, treat and one day cells of the brain and spinal cord leading to moving us closer to treatments and a eradicate this terrible disease. I urge my col- the wasting of muscles, paralysis and eventual cure for this devastating illness. leagues to support the ALS Registry Act and death. Approximately 30,000 individuals in the Again, I wish to recognize my col- I am proud to have worked on this very impor- United States are afflicted with ALS, with ap- league (Mr. ENGEL) and other col- tant effort with my friend Mr. ENGEL. I am also proximately 5,000 new cases each year. leagues who have spoken today who grateful that our committee, the Energy and The life expectancy of an individual with put a personal face and a personal Commerce Committee, took up this legislation ALS is 3 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. story behind this important legisla- and advanced the bill to the floor. While there is no known cure or cause for tion. Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. ALS, aggressive treatment of the symptoms of Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of ALS can extend the lives of those with the dis- leagues to support this bill. H.R. 2295, to amend the Public Health Serv- ease. Promising research gives hope that one Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in ice Act to provide for the establishment of an day this deadly and debilitating disease will be strong support of The ALS Registry Act of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry. cured. 2007, originally introduced in May by my col- ALS, more commonly known as Lou Ms. BALDWIN. I yield back the re- league Representative ELIOT ENGEL of New Gehrig’s disease, is a particularly cruel dis- mainder of my time. York and myself. As the bill comes to the ease and is always fatal, usually between two The SPEAKER pro tempore. The floor, we have been joined by 275 bipartisan and five years after diagnosis. One of the very question is on the motion offered by cosponsors in support of this important legisla- few trends researchers have been able to the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. tion. identify is that veterans are twice as likely to BALDWIN) that the House suspend the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2295, as fatal, progressive, neurodegenerative disease die from ALS as those who have not served in the military. However, Madam Speaker, it amended. affecting motor nerve cells in the brain and The question was taken. spinal cord. Approximately 5,600 people in the can strike at any time, regardless of age, race, gender or nationality. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS, also known as opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Lou Gehrig’s Disease, each year. It is esti- This fight is personal for me, as my good friend Shelbie Oppenheimer, and her husband in the affirmative, the ayes have it. mated that as many as 30,000 Americans Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, on Jeff have long been advocates for those with have the disease. The average life expectancy that I demand the yeas and nays. ALS. for a person with ALS is two to five years from The yeas and nays were ordered. the time of diagnosis. There is no known cure Shelbie was diagnosed when she was just The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- for ALS. 28 years old and has since spent countless ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the The most important provision in our bill es- hours educating friends, family, community Chair’s prior announcement, further tablishes a national ALS registry. There is cur- members and elected officials. Shelbie has proceedings on this motion will be rently no single national registry which collects been fortunate—still fighting after 10 years. postponed. The Oppenheimers have created a wonder- and stores information on the prevalence and f incidence of ALS in existence in the United ful organization based in my district in Bucks States. The establishment of a national reg- County, Pennsylvania: Shelbie.org. b 1630 istry will help identify the occurrence and fre- Along with many community partners, they CHRISTOPHER AND DANA REEVE quency of ALS and other motor neuron dis- work tirelessly to provide opportunities for the PARALYSIS ACT children of ALS patients. Jeff and Shelbie, orders and collect data which is badly needed Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I for ALS research, disease management and along with their daughter Isabel, are a con- stant inspiration to me and I join them in the move to suspend the rules and pass the the development of standards of care in order bill (H.R. 1727) to enhance and further to significantly enhance the nation’s efforts to fight to turn ALS from a disease to a memory. It is for Shelbie, Jeff, Isabel and countless research into paralysis and to improve find a treatment and cure for ALS. rehabilitation and the quality of life A recent article from the New England Jour- others that I am proud to be a cosponsor of for persons living with paralysis and nal of Medicine stated that ‘‘approximately 90 this bill. This legislation will create, through the other physical disabilities, and for percent of the persons with ALS have the spo- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a other purposes, as amended. radic form, which may be caused by the inter- single, nationwide ALS registry. This Registry is essential to advancing the search for treat- The Clerk read the title of the bill. action of multiple environmental factors and The text of the bill is as follows: previously unknown genes.’’ The purpose of ments and the cure. H.R. 1727 creating a registry is to identify if there are any Since we don’t know the cause or the cure Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- geographic, genetic or environmental groups of ALS, research is the key. Enabling re- searchers, doctors and patients to understand resentatives of the United States of America in of people that have been diagnosed with this Congress assembled, the trends and history of the disease is vital to terrible disease. This would then allow sci- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. entists a better opportunity to identify any rel- moving forward. The Registry will gather data This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Christopher and evant factors. This registry may sound simple on the environmental and occupational factors Dana Reeve Paralysis Act’’. on the surface, but it is actually a significant that may contribute to the disease, including SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. tool in determining the root causes of ALS, the age, race and ethnicity of individuals with Sec. 1. Short title. which would hopefully lead to diagnostic tests ALS, the patients’ family histories and other in- Sec. 2. Table of contents. and screenings to see who is susceptible to formation that may be beneficial to advancing TITLE I—PARALYSIS RESEARCH the disease. research and care. Sec. 101. Activities of the National Institutes of Although we know the debilitating effects of Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues Health with respect to research on ALS, I am moved every year when I am vis- to join this fight and support the ALS Registry paralysis. ited by patients and their families in my Wash- Act and vote yes on H.R. 2295. TITLE II—PARALYSIS REHABILITATION ington office. Despite the extremely chal- Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, I am an origi- RESEARCH AND CARE lenging medical conditions faced by these pa- nal cosponsor of H.R. 2295, the ALS Registry Sec. 201. Activities of the National Institutes of tients, they make an extraordinary effort to Act. The legislation would direct the Centers Health with respect to research with implications for enhancing travel to the Capitol and share their stories in for Disease Control and Prevention to develop daily function for persons with the hope that we will soon find effective treat- a system to collect data on ALS and establish paralysis. ments and a potential cure so that no one like a national registry for the collection and stor- TITLE III—IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE them will have to suffer in the future. The age of this data. FOR PERSONS WITH PARALYSIS AND courage shown by ALS patients, as well as Creating the registry will allow us to better OTHER PHYSICAL DISABILITIES their families, is inspiring to me. understand the incidence and prevalence of Sec. 301. Programs to improve quality of life for All diseases bring hardships on those af- the disease, the age, race and ethnicity of persons with paralysis and other flicted, but ALS is particularly cruel in the people who have it, and whether there are any physical disabilities.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6343 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.040 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11517 TITLE I—PARALYSIS RESEARCH (C) assessing the efficacy and outcomes of (A) establishing a population-based database SEC. 101. ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL INSTI- medical rehabilitation therapies and practices that may be used for longitudinal and other re- TUTES OF HEALTH WITH RESPECT and assisting technologies; search on paralysis and other disabling condi- TO RESEARCH ON PARALYSIS. (D) developing improved assistive technology tions; (a) COORDINATION.—The Director of the Na- to improve function and independence; and (B) developing comprehensive paralysis and tional Institutes of Health (referred to in this (E) understanding whole body system re- other physical disability action plans and ac- Act as the ‘‘Director’’), pursuant to the general sponses to physical impairments, disabilities, tivities focused on the items listed in subsection authority of the Director, may develop mecha- and societal and functional limitations; and (b)(4); nisms to coordinate the paralysis research and (2) replicate the findings of network members (C) assisting State-based programs in estab- rehabilitation activities of the Institutes and or other researchers for scientific and trans- lishing and implementing partnerships and col- Centers of the National Institutes of Health in lation purposes. laborations that maximize the input and support order to further advance such activities and (c) COORDINATION OF CLINICAL TRIALS NET- of people with paralysis and other physical dis- avoid duplication of activities. WORKS; REPORTS.—The Director may, as appro- abilities and their constituent organizations; (b) CHRISTOPHER AND DANA REEVE PARALYSIS priate, provide for the coordination of informa- (D) coordinating paralysis and physical dis- RESEARCH CONSORTIA.— tion among networks funded through this sec- ability activities with existing State-based dis- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director may make tion and ensure regular communication among ability and health programs; awards of grants to public or private entities to members of the networks, and may require the (E) providing education and training opportu- pay all or part of the cost of planning, estab- periodic preparation of reports on the activities nities and programs for health professionals and lishing, improving, and providing basic oper- of the networks and submission of reports to the allied caregivers; and ating support for consortia in paralysis re- Director. (F) developing, testing, evaluating, and repli- search. The Director shall designate each con- TITLE III—IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE cating effective intervention programs to main- sortium funded through such grants as a Chris- FOR PERSONS WITH PARALYSIS AND tain or improve health and quality of life. topher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Research OTHER PHYSICAL DISABILITIES (2) To private health and disability organiza- tions for the purpose of— Consortium. SEC. 301. PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF (2) RESEARCH.—Each consortium under para- (A) disseminating information to the public; LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH PARALYSIS (B) improving access to services for persons graph (1)— AND OTHER PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. living with paralysis and other physical disabil- (A) may conduct basic, translational, and (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and ities and their caregivers; clinical paralysis research; Human Services (in this title referred to as the (C) testing model intervention programs to im- (B) may focus on advancing treatments and ‘‘Secretary’’) may study the unique health chal- prove health and quality of life; and developing therapies in paralysis research; lenges associated with paralysis and other phys- (D) coordinating existing services with State- (C) may focus on one or more forms of paral- ical disabilities and carry out projects and inter- based disability and health programs. ysis that result from central nervous system ventions to improve the quality of life and long- (d) COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES.—The Sec- trauma or stroke; term health status of persons with paralysis and retary shall ensure that activities under this (D) may facilitate and enhance the dissemina- other physical disabilities. The Secretary may section are coordinated as appropriate by the tion of clinical and scientific findings; and carry out such projects directly and through agencies of the Department of Health and (E) may replicate the findings of consortia awards of grants or contracts. Human Services. members or other researchers for scientific and (b) CERTAIN ACTIVITIES.—Activities under sub- (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—For translational purposes. section (a) may include— the purpose of carrying out this section, there is (3) COORDINATION OF CONSORTIA; REPORTS.— (1) the development of a national paralysis authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for The Director may, as appropriate, provide for and physical disability quality of life action each of fiscal years 2008 through 2011. the coordination of information among con- plan, to promote health and wellness in order to sortia under paragraph (1) and ensure regular enhance full participation, independent living, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- communication among members of the consortia, self-sufficiency, and equality of opportunity in ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from and may require the periodic preparation of re- partnership with voluntary health agencies fo- Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- ports on the activities of the consortia and the cused on paralysis and other physical disabil- tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) submission of the reports to the Director. ities, to be carried out in coordination with the each will control 20 minutes. (4) ORGANIZATION OF CONSORTIA.—Each con- State-based Disability and Health Program of The Chair recognizes the gentle- sortium under paragraph (1) may use the facili- the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; ties of a single lead institution, or be formed (2) support for programs to disseminate infor- woman from Wisconsin. from several cooperating institutions, meeting mation involving care and rehabilitation options GENERAL LEAVE such requirements as may be prescribed by the and quality of life grant programs supportive of Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I Director. community-based programs and support systems ask unanimous consent that all Mem- (c) PUBLIC INPUT.—The Director may provide for persons with paralysis and other physical bers have 5 legislative days within for a mechanism to educate and disseminate in- disabilities; which to revise and extend their re- formation on the existing and planned programs (3) in collaboration with other centers and na- and research activities of the National Institutes tional voluntary health agencies, the establish- marks and include extraneous material of Health with respect to paralysis and through ment of a population-based database that may on the bill under consideration. which the Director can receive comments from be used for longitudinal and other research on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the public regarding such programs and activi- paralysis and other disabling conditions; and objection to the request of the gentle- ties. (4) the replication and translation of best woman from Wisconsin? TITLE II—PARALYSIS REHABILITATION practices and the sharing of information across There was no objection. RESEARCH AND CARE States, as well as the development of com- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I prehensive, unique, and innovative programs, SEC. 201. ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL INSTI- yield myself such time as I may con- TUTES OF HEALTH WITH RESPECT services, and demonstrations within existing sume. TO RESEARCH WITH IMPLICATIONS State-based disability and health programs of FOR ENHANCING DAILY FUNCTION the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- FOR PERSONS WITH PARALYSIS. which are designed to support and advance port of H.R. 1727, the Christopher and (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director, pursuant to quality of life programs for persons living with Dana Reeve Paralysis Act. I am hon- the general authority of the Director, may make paralysis and other physical disabilities focus- ored to have known Christopher and awards of grants to public or private entities to ing on— Dana Reeve, and it is fitting that we pay all or part of the costs of planning, estab- (A) caregiver education; are considering this bill today just lishing, improving, and providing basic oper- (B) promoting proper nutrition, increasing after the 3-year anniversary of Chris- ating support to multicenter networks of clinical physical activity, and reducing tobacco use; topher’s death. sites that will collaborate to design clinical re- (C) education and awareness programs for habilitation intervention protocols and measures health care providers; As we know, sometimes hardships of outcomes on one or more forms of paralysis (D) prevention of secondary complications; and painful experiences are the start- that result from central nervous system trauma, (E) home- and community-based interven- ing point for an incredible advocacy, disorders, or stroke, or any combination of such tions; and this was certainly the case with conditions. (F) coordinating services and removing bar- Christopher and Dana Reeve. In turn, (b) RESEARCH.—A multicenter network of clin- riers that prevent full participation and integra- the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paral- ical sites funded through this section may— tion into the community; and ysis Act reflects our desire to carry out (1) focus on areas of key scientific concern, (G) recognizing the unique needs of under- their work and improve the lives of, including— served populations. (A) improving functional mobility; (c) GRANTS.—The Secretary may award grants and hasten better treatments and cures (B) promoting behavioral adaptation to func- in accordance with the following: for, people living with paralysis. tional losses, especially to prevent secondary (1) To State and local health and disability Madam Speaker, as many of my col- complications; agencies for the purpose of— leagues may be aware, millions of

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.018 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11518 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 Americans live with paralysis. Two works of clinical sites focused on de- prove paralysis research and better million Americans live with paralysis signing clinical rehabilitation proto- track the work that is being done in of the extremities; a quarter million cols for one or more forms of paralysis. this area within the world’s largest Americans live with spinal cord inju- Such paralysis research would include system of hospitals. ries; 4 million Americans live with the paralysis from the central nervous sys- Madam Speaker, I want to thank effects of stroke; 250,000 to 350,000 tem trauma, disorders, stroke, or any Congresswoman TAMMY BALDWIN for Americans have been diagnosed with combination of such conditions. Addi- sponsoring this bill, and also Energy some form of multiple sclerosis; half a tionally, the legislation would author- and Commerce Committee Chairman million children and adults in the U.S. ize the Secretary of Health and Human JOHN DINGELL and Ranking Member have been diagnosed with cerebral Services to award grants for activities JOE BARTON for moving it through palsy; and 30,000 Americans, as we have related to paralysis, including grants their committee. I also want to give just heard, live with ALS, also known to establish paralysis registries and special thanks to my father, former as Lou Gehrig’s disease. disseminate information to the public. Congressman Mike Bilirakis, who first This legislation is multifaceted and Madam Speaker, we have seen over introduced this bill several years ago seeks to address several aspects of pa- the years how the Reeves served as after meeting the extraordinary men ralysis research and quality-of-life strong advocates for the paralysis com- and women for whom this bill was issues. The bill expands research on pa- munity, meeting with a wide variety of named. His persistence and determina- ralysis at the NIH by encouraging col- colleagues in the House and the Senate tion helped build the necessary support laborative research to connect sci- over the last several years. Their dig- to get us where we are today. entists doing similar work and en- nified presence in Washington will be Although I never had the honor of hanced understanding and speed dis- greatly missed. I believe that through meeting Christopher or Dana Reeve covery of better treatment and cures. legislative initiatives such as this one personally, my father has shared with The bill also encourages research to en- the work done by the Christopher and me their strength, dignity, and courage hance the daily function of people with Dana Reeve Foundation will continue in dealing with what only people simi- paralysis, including improving their that work that was left unfinished, and larly situated can fully understand. functional mobility, assessing the effi- will be done so in a respectful manner. They pushed to the national forefront cacy and outcomes of medical rehabili- As the population continues to grow the issue of the need for better re- tation therapies, and developing im- and to age, I think more and more of search into paralysis and greater em- proved assistive technology to improve society will be confronted with the phasis on rehabilitation. I wish they function and independence. likes of paralysis. It is our job, and I were here to share this moment with Lastly, the bill seeks to improve the think responsibility, to partner with us today, though I am sure they are quality of life and health of persons the private sector to bring awareness, both smiling down on our efforts here with paralysis and other physical dis- funding, and education to ensure that today. Madam Speaker, I believe we can and abilities by supporting programs to dis- as few people as possible are brought must do more for those suffering from seminate information involving care down by this illness. and rehabilitation options. It also co- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- paralysis and mobility impairment. I ordinates best practices designed to ance of my time. urge all my colleagues to help take a support and advance quality-of-life Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I significant step forward in this area by programs for persons living with paral- have no further Members seeking time, supporting this bill today. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I ysis and other physical disabilities. and continue to reserve the balance of continue to reserve the balance of my Madam Speaker, Christopher and my time. Dana Reeve used their visibility to Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, it time. Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, let work on behalf of families in all parts is my pleasure and honor to yield 3 me just once again thank Mr. BILI- of this country who face the challenges minutes to the gentleman from Florida of paralysis and impaired mobility. I RAKIS and, of course, his father for (Mr. BILIRAKIS ), a leader in this cause spearheading this when he was in the have been honored to carry on their and a sponsor of this legislation. House, and Ms. BALDWIN and Mrs. BONO work and am honored to work on this Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I for bringing this to the floor. We know legislation with Congresswoman BONO, rise today in support of H.R. 1727, the how paralysis, especially sudden paral- Congressman LANGEVIN, and Congress- Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis ysis, can damage one’s life and that of man BILIRAKIS. I am also thankful to Act. Millions of Americans suffer from have had the opportunity to work with their family, and it becomes a lifelong paralysis and mobility impairment. commitment. Once again, I think Con- the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foun- They struggle each and every day to dation and the thousands of paralysis gress has a real fundamental responsi- perform even the most basic of tasks bility to ensure we can bring as much advocates who have worked for the pas- that most of us take for granted. The sage of this bill. peace and peace of mind to those fami- impact this impairment has on the Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- lies. With that, I urge the adoption of lives and the lives of those who love leagues to join me in supporting the this bill. Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis them and care for them is staggering. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Act. As one who has struggled with hearing ance of my time. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- and vision problems nearly my entire Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, in ance of my time. life, I know how difficult any physical closing, as we remember Christopher Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I impairment can be, both physically Reeve just after the third anniversary yield myself such time as I may con- and emotionally; but I cannot imagine of his passing, we honor him by having sume. what people with severe paralysis go the House consider today and pass one Madam Speaker, I rise today as well through and their constant struggle to of the truly first comprehensive bills in support of H.R. 1727, the Christopher maintain hope that they one day will focused on paralysis research and care and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, intro- walk or move again. for those who are paralyzed. I urge duced by Representatives BALDWIN, Madam Speaker, I am very proud to Members to strongly support this bill. BONO, and BILIRAKIS. My colleague be an original cosponsor of this bill, Ms. SUTTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today from Wisconsin stated very eloquently which will encourage collaborative re- in strong support of H.R. 1727, the Chris- the statistics and the justification for search in paralysis and hasten the dis- topher and Dana Reeve Quality of Life for this act, and it is long overdo. As was covery of treatments and potential Persons with Paralysis Act. And as I express mentioned, the legislation would au- cures to improve the lives of people my support for this legislation today, I would thorize the Director of the National In- with paralysis. I am especially pleased like to recognize an outstanding organization stitutes of Health to coordinate paral- that this bill is modeled after legisla- in my district, Linking Employment, Abilities, ysis research through the NIH Insti- tion I introduced at the beginning of and Potential, or LEAP. tutes and Centers. this Congress. My bill, the language of LEAP provides hope and empowerment for Research would be focused on basic, which this bill includes, also has provi- tens of thousands of people with disabilities translational, and multicenter net- sions to utilize VA facilities to im- and their families throughout Northeast Ohio.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.043 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11519 Through legislation such as the Christopher ning on the 21st day of coverage and cov- as greater independence, choice, and control and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, Congress erage ends after 100 days, and that the Medi- over the services they need in the setting of sends a message about people with disabil- care program does not cover a stay in an as- their choice; and sisted living facility or adult day care; Whereas a long term care awareness week ities—that they matter, that they can and do Whereas an AARP study in 2006 found that has been observed during the first full week make valuable contributions to society. That is 59 percent of people in the United States who in November, which in 2007 will be the week a message that LEAP and so many disability are 45 years of age or older overestimated of November 4th through 10th: Now, there- rights advocates send every day. the level of coverage under the Medicare pro- fore, be it LEAP is deeply committed to empowering gram for nursing home care and more than Resolved by the House of Representatives (the people with disabilities in the workplace half of such people who are 45 years of age or Senate concurring), That Congress— through specialized skill development pro- older indicate they believe such program (1) supports the goals and ideals of a Long- provides coverage for assisted living, which grams, at home through independent living Term Care Awareness Week; it does not; (2) encourages the Secretary of Health and training, in the medical system through access Whereas the 2006 AARP study concludes Human Services to continue working to edu- to the best medical care, and in so many other that given the already high costs related to cate people in the United States about long- aspects of society. LEAP’s Disability Employ- long-term care and the projected growth in term care; and ment Training Program, in particular, aligns the size of the older population in future (3) urges the people of the United States to with the goals of Christopher and Dana years, it is essential for people in the United recognize such a week as an opportunity to Reeve, who fought so hard for integration and States to learn more about the costs of long learn more about the potential risks and term care, about ways to prepare for and pay costs associated with long-term care and the acceptance for those with disabilities in our for long term care, and State and commu- communities. LEAP has an 80 percent suc- options available to help meet their long- nity resources that are available to assist in term care needs. cess rate in employment training and place- these challenges; ment and has a tremendous impact on the Whereas the Government Accountability The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- community, recognizing the many talents of Office has reported that broad-based ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from people with disabilities and the potential to be misperceptions regarding the Medicare pro- Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- productive citizens. gram’s level of long-term care coverage sig- tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) Once again, I rise to express my support for nificantly contributes to the lack of personal each will control 20 minutes. preparation of people in the United States H.R. 1727, and to honor Linking Employment, The Chair recognizes the gentle- for the financing of long term care and ad- woman from Wisconsin. Abilities, and Potential. vises that the government can play a signifi- GENERAL LEAVE Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I cant part in enhancing personal preparedness yield back the balance of my time. by educating people in the United States Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. The about the scope of coverage of long-term ask unanimous consent that all Mem- question is on the motion offered by care under public programs such as the Medi- bers may have 5 legislative days to re- the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. care program; vise and extend their remarks and ex- Whereas people in the United States have a BALDWIN) that the House suspend the clude extraneous material on the con- right to know what long-term care coverage current resolution under consideration. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1727, as is available to them so that they are able to amended. make informed retirement choices; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The question was taken; and (two- Whereas the first phase of the Department objection to the request of the gentle- thirds being in the affirmative) the of Health and Human Service’s pilot program woman from Wisconsin? rules were suspended and the bill, as to raise awareness regarding planning for There was no objection. amended, was passed. long-term care obtained a less than 8 percent Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I response rate by consumers requesting infor- yield myself such time as I may con- A motion to reconsider was laid on mation in selected States; the table. sume. Whereas in 2002 the Government Account- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of f ability Office reported that less than 10 per- cent of the elderly population in the United H. Con. Res. 133, supporting the goals SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND States and a lower percentage of those aged and ideals of a Long-Term Care Aware- IDEALS OF A LONG-TERM CARE 55 to 64 years of age in the United States ness Week. Long-term care is an often AWARENESS WEEK have purchased long-term care insurance; overlooked part of the continuum of Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I Whereas the Department of Commerce in- care for many Americans, and many of dicates that savings as a percentage of after us find ourselves ill informed and ill move to suspend the rules and agree to tax income declined from approximately the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. prepared to make choices for our own eight percent in 1990 to less than zero since long-term care needs and those of our 133) supporting the goals and ideals of 2005; a Long-Term Care Awareness Week. Whereas in 2005 the Government Account- loved ones. The Clerk read the title of the con- ability Office reported that spending on According to the U.S. Department of current resolution. long-term care services solely for the elderly Health and Human Services, long-term The text of the concurrent resolution is projected to grow at least two-and-a-half care represents a variety of services is as follows: times and could grow almost four-fold to $379 that include medical and nonmedical billion in 2050; care for people who have a chronic ill- H. CON. RES. 133 Whereas the Government Accountability ness or disability. Most long-term care Whereas the Department of Health and Office has reported that many people in the is to assist people with the activities of Human Services has reported that approxi- United States have neared impoverishment mately 60 percent of individuals who are over by depleting their assets to pay the signifi- daily living, such as dressing, bathing, the age of 65 will need some kind of long- cant costs of their long-term care; and using the bathroom. It is impor- term care services and at some point more Whereas AARP reports that an estimated tant to remember that you may need than 40 percent of such individuals will re- 44,400,000 individuals who are 18 years of age long-term care at any age. The need for quire nursing home care; or older provide unpaid care to another adult support and health services for persons Whereas in 2005 the Government Account- and others have estimated the value of such who have diminished capacity for self- ability Office projected that by 2040 the num- unpaid services to be approximately $257 bil- care is projected to strain both public ber of individuals in the age group of individ- lion annually; and private resources. uals who are 85 years of age or older, which Whereas advance planning by family mem- it finds is the age group most likely to re- bers will help to protect caregivers’ health, Madam Speaker, H. Con. Res. 133 quire long-term care services, is projected to financial security, and quality of life; calls for public education about the increase more than 250 percent from 4,300,000 Whereas our Nation’s long term care chal- need for long-term care so that people individuals in 2000 to 15,400,000 individuals; lenges will significantly impact women, who of all ages throughout our Nation are Whereas the Internet site of the National make up more than 58 percent of people in better prepared to meet their own long- Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Informa- the United States who are 65 years of age and term care needs. Planning for long- tion notes that the Medicare program does older, and greater than two-thirds of people term care requires us to think about not generally pay for most long-term care in the United States who are 85 years of age possible future health care needs. Mak- services that are needed and that the Medi- and older; care program pays for skilled nursing facil- Whereas encouraging people in the United ing the right decision about long-term ity services only after a recent hospital stay, States to anticipate and plan for their future care requires us to look at all of the that Medicare beneficiaries generally pay long-term care needs will help them achieve options before us and to make informed more than $118 in daily coinsurance begin- greater health and financial security, as well decisions.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.021 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11520 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 I want to recognize and thank my ican Council of Life Insurers, the Asso- plan and pay for those services. The colleague from South Dakota (Ms. ciation of Health Insurance Advisors, more people know, the greater oppor- HERSETH SANDLIN) for introducing this and America’s Health Insurance Plans. tunity people have to plan for their fu- resolution and carrying it to the floor. They have come together in recog- ture and the more likely they are to re- I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- nizing the immediacy of the need to ceive the services they need in the set- port of it. raise awareness about planning for ting of their choice. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- long-term care needs. That’s the motivation for this Long- ance of my time. This resolution is part of my com- Term Care Awareness Week resolution. Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I mitment to addressing the many chal- I urge my colleagues to support this bi- yield myself such time as I may con- lenges associated with long-term care. partisan resolution. By passing it sume. Designating a week to focus on long- today, supporting the goals and ideals Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- term care is one meaningful step we of Long-Term Care Awareness Week port of H. Con. Res. 133, supporting the can take. during the week of November 4 through goals and ideals of a Long-Term Care Our Nation needs to address these 10, we can take another step forward to Awareness Week. As designated, the issues sooner rather than later so that prepare our constituents and the Na- first week in November is designed as Americans are anticipating and fully tion to meet the already high cost of the opportunity to educate Americans prepared to meet their long-term care long-term care and the growing chal- on the likelihood of one needing long- needs. lenges ahead. term care. Additionally, greater edu- Studies show that many Americans Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, it cation is needed as to what types of don’t have a clear perception of what is my privilege to yield 2 minutes to long-term care programs are available long-term care costs and to what ex- the lead sponsor and a true champion and what the various costs of services tent long-term care is covered by pub- of this effort in the House, the gen- are. Families should take this oppor- lic programs. tleman from Louisiana (Mr. tunity to discuss the options to help Experts have projected strong growth BOUSTANY). plan and pay for their future. and demand for long-term care services Mr. BOUSTANY. Madam Speaker, I We know the baby boomer generation as the baby-boom generation grows would like to thank my friend from is now becoming eligible for Social Se- older and have emphasized the related New York for yielding me this time. curity, so it is sort of a wake-up call challenge of paying for long-term care I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 133 for what it will be, not just for having services. because many Americans lack protec- some financial independence, but what The Department of Health and tion from catastrophic long-term care it would be and what it means to take Human Services has reported that ap- expenses related to chronic illnesses care of dealing with their health care proximately 60 percent of people over and disability. And worse yet, most and the notion of rising health care the age of 65 will need some kind of families assume that Medicare will ac- costs. So the sooner one prepares, the long-term care services. tually pay for these long-term care better off they will be when they reach The Government Accountability Of- services, while it generally does not; that age. fice has reported projections of signifi- and oftentimes they find out in the Madam Speaker, health care costs cant growth in spending on long-term midst of a family crisis when a loved are increasing, people are living longer, care services for seniors such that one is ill, placing intensive emotional and I think we have a real responsi- spending could approach $379 billion by burdens as well as financial burdens on bility here to educate constituents who 2050. families. need to become actively involved in Our Nation’s long-term care chal- I want to thank my colleague, Con- ways in which they can provide for lenges will have a particularly signifi- gresswoman HERSETH SANDLIN, for their own future of health care, as well cant impact on women, who make up working with me on this and really for as the care of their family member. I more than 58 percent of Americans being a champion on this issue. She stand in support of this and ask my over the age of 65 and greater than and I have worked together, and we colleagues to support the resolution as two-thirds of people 85 years of age or have had some success in persuading well. older. HHS and Social Security to clarify Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I Yet when it come to preparing to these widespread perceptions. reserve the balance of my time. meet these costs, many Americans are I am hopeful that the passage of this Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am not adequately prepared. For instance, resolution will encourage Secretary pleased to yield 41⁄2 minutes to the a 2006 AARP survey on the cost of long- Leavitt, President Bush and the future bill’s author, the gentlewoman from term care found that 60 percent of peo- administration to discuss this critical South Dakota (Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN). ple age 45 and older said they believe retirement security issue with the Medicare will pay for extended nursing American people. A recent poll found b 1645 home stay, which it does not. And that the majority of voters want to Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam more than 50 percent of people age 45 hear more about plans on how we will Speaker, I rise in support of H. Con. or older said they believe Medicare deal with this problem, and they desire Res. 133, a bipartisan resolution sup- covers assisted living, which it does more information on this. And that porting the goals and ideals of Long- not. perception out there that exists that Term Care Awareness Week during the And private-pay costs for this kind of Medicare covers this is a real problem. week of November 4 through 10, 2007. I care continue to go up. In South Da- The more we can get this information would like to thank Chairman DINGELL kota, the average cost of a year in a out to the American people, the great- and committee staff for moving this private room in a nursing home is er the service we will be doing to help resolution to the floor, and the gentle- $53,000, and a double-occupancy room them deal and to cope with these prob- woman from Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) averages well over $47,000. According to lems. for yielding to me once again. one recent national survey, a year in a We clearly must do more to expand I would like to urge my colleagues to private room in a nursing home aver- coverage for long-term care, to assist support this commonsense, bipartisan ages more than $74,000, and a double- family caregivers, particularly those resolution which I introduced with the occupancy room averages nearly $66,000 coping with the onset of chronic condi- gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. a year. tions such as Alzheimer’s disease. So I BOUSTANY), along with the gentleman An essential step in meeting the urge my colleagues to support H. Con. from Maine (Mr. ALLEN) and the gen- challenges posed by long-term care Res. 133. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. FER- needs and costs is raising awareness Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I re- GUSON). about planning for long-term care. serve the balance of my time. I am proud that this resolution has Education will help people under- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, let earned the support of AARP, Families stand the likelihood of needing long- me commend the gentlelady from USA, the Alzheimer’s Association, the term care, the types and costs of avail- South Dakota and the gentleman from National Council on Aging, the Amer- able services, and the options to help Louisiana for bringing this to the floor.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.046 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11521 I think what they said is totally accu- Whereas the American Association for priority so that one day the disease of cancer rate in the sense that as our population Cancer Research is focused on every aspect will be relegated to history; and lives longer and lives more healthy of high-quality, innovative cancer research (2) the House of Representatives— lives, along with that comes an under- and is the authoritative source of informa- (A) congratulates the American Associa- tion and publications about advances in the tion for Cancer Research on its 100-year an- standing and an obligation to begin causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention niversary: ‘‘A Century of Leadership in preparing for those long-term health of cancer; Science—A Future of Cancer Prevention and care needs as part of their retirement. Whereas since its founding, the American Cures’’; As I mentioned before, baby boomers Association for Cancer Research has acceler- (B) recognizes the invaluable contributions officially begin to receive, for those ated the growth and dissemination of new made by the American Association for Can- early retirees, Social Security in just a knowledge about cancer and the complexity cer Research and its quest to prevent and few months. That population, as we of this disease to speed translation of new cure cancer and save lives through cancer re- discoveries for the benefit of cancer patients, know, is large. I just think the more search; and and has provided the information needed by (C) expresses the gratitude of the people of we can emphasize and educate the peo- elected officials to make informed decisions the United States for the American Associa- ple of this country on what their op- on public policy and sustained funding for tion for Cancer Research’s contributions and tions can and should be as they retire, cancer research; the progress in advancing cancer research. the better off we will be when that day Whereas partnerships with research sci- entists and the general public, survivors and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- arrives. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- patient advocates, philanthropic organiza- tions, industry, and government have led to Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) the gen- ance of my time. advanced breakthroughs, early detection tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I tools which have increased survival rates, each will control 20 minutes. too want to add my words of congratu- and a better quality of life for cancer sur- The Chair recognizes the gentle- lations to the bill’s authors, the gentle- vivors; woman from Wisconsin. woman from South Dakota and the Whereas our national investment in cancer GENERAL LEAVE gentleman from Louisiana. research has yielded substantial returns in Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I I know from my own personal experi- terms of research and advances and lives saved, with a scholarly estimate that every ask unanimous consent that all Mem- ence you are never fully prepared for 1-percent decline in cancer mortality saves bers may have 5 legislative days in having to make some of these choices our national economy $500,000,000,000; which to revise and extend their re- on behalf of loved ones, and it can hap- Whereas cancer continues to be one of the marks and include extraneous material pen at any time. We are going to be most pressing public health concerns, killing on the resolution now under consider- very well-served by the passage of this one American every minute, or a dozen peo- ation. bill to increase awareness among peo- ple worldwide every 60 seconds; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ple of all age groups about the deci- Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting on April objection to the request of the gentle- sions and options they have. We have 14–18, 2007, was the world’s largest and most woman from Wisconsin? to understand that long-term care is comprehensive gathering of leading cancer There was no objection. part of the continuum of health care in researchers, scientists, and clinicians en- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I this country. More education is needed. gaged in all aspects of clinical investigations rise in support of H. Res. 448, express- I recommend its passage. pertaining to human cancer as well as the ing the sense of the House of Rep- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- scientific disciplines of cellular, molecular, resentatives that there should be es- ance of my time. and tumor biology; carcinogenesis; chem- istry; developmental biology and stem cells; tablished a National Cancer Research The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. endocrinology, epidemiology, and biostatis- Month. BERKLEY). The question is on the mo- tics; experimental/molecular therapeutics; Preventing and ultimately finding a tion offered by the gentlewoman from immunology; and radiobiology/radiation on- cure for cancer is a major public health Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) that the cology; imaging; prevention and survivorship challenge. The resolution before us House suspend the rules and agree to research; calls for the establishment of a Na- the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. Whereas, as part of their Centennial, the tional Cancer Research Month, a time 133. American Association for Cancer Research has published ‘‘Landmarks in Cancer Re- to bring public awareness of the nearly The question was taken; and (two- search’’ citing the events or discoveries after 200 forms of cancer and bring hope and thirds being in the affirmative) the 1907 that have had a profound effect on ad- a cure that cancer research provides. rules were suspended and the concur- vancing our knowledge of the causes, mecha- Providing a National Cancer Research rent resolution was agreed to. nisms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention Month will remind us that basic, clin- A motion to reconsider was laid on of cancer; these landmarks are intended as ical, epidemiological, and behavioral the table. an educational, living document, an ever- changing testament to human ingenuity and research are integral to identifying f creativity in the scientific struggle to under- causes and developing strategies for SENSE OF THE HOUSE REGARDING stand and eliminate the diseases collectively prevention, diagnosis, treatment and ESTABLISHMENT OF A NA- known as cancer; cures for cancer. TIONAL CANCER RESEARCH Whereas more than 60 percent of all cancer This resolution also highlights the occurs in people over the age of 65, and issues MONTH contributions of the American Associa- relating to the interface of aging and cancer, tion for Cancer Research, an organiza- ranging from the most basic science ques- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I tion that has been on the forefront of move to suspend the rules and agree to tions to epidemiologic relationships to clin- ical and health services research issues, are cancer research for more than 100 the resolution (H. Res. 448) expressing years. The American Association for the sense of the House of Representa- of concern to society; Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research was founded in 1907 by tives that there should be established a Cancer Research is proactively addressing a group of 11 physicians and scientists National Cancer Research Month, and these issues paramount to our aging popu- interested in cancer research. for other purposes. lation through a Task Force on Cancer and As the oldest and largest scientific The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Aging, special conferences, and other pro- organization in the world focused on tion. grams which engage the scientific commu- nity in response to this demographic impera- every aspect of high quality, innova- The text of the resolution is as fol- tive cancer research, the American As- lows: tive; and Whereas May would be an appropriate sociation for Cancer Research has es- H. RES. 448 month to recognize as National Cancer Re- tablished a reputation for scientific Whereas the American Association for search Month: Now, therefore, be it breadth and excellence as premier re- Cancer Research, the oldest and largest sci- Resolved, That— searchers in the field. entific cancer research organization in the (1) it is the sense of the House of Rep- Today, the American Association for United States, was founded on May 7, 1907, at resentatives that there should be established the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, by a a National Cancer Research Month to sup- Cancer Research accelerates progress group of physicians and scientists interested port the American Association for Cancer towards the prevention and cure of in research to further the investigation and Research in public education efforts to make cancer by promoting research, edu- spread new knowledge about cancer; cancer research a national and international cation, communication, and advocacy

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.048 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 and fostering the exchange of knowl- While acknowledging and putting SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND edge and new ideas among scientists aside this month is important, what is IDEALS OF NATIONAL IDIO- dedicated to cancer research, providing even more important is continuing to PATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS training opportunities for the next gen- support the research of those caring, AWARENESS WEEK eration of cancer researchers and in- compassionate health care profes- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I creasing public understanding of can- sionals and researchers who will one move to suspend the rules and agree to cer. day find the cure for all cancers, and the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. On this, their centennial year of serv- that should be our wish and national 182) recognizing the need to pursue re- ice, we commend the work of the goal and priority. search into the causes, a treatment, American Association for Cancer Re- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- and an eventual cure for idiopathic pul- search and applaud their effort to ance of my time. monary fibrosis, supporting the goals make cancer research a national and Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I re- and ideals of National Idiopathic Pul- international priority. We owe a debt serve the balance of my time to close. monary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and of gratitude to organizations like the Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I for other purposes. American Association for Cancer Re- join my colleague from Wisconsin in search for their contributions in ad- The Clerk read the title of the con- supporting the resolution, and ask current resolution. vancing the public awareness of cancer Members to support the resolution. and for excellence among its member- The text of the concurrent resolution Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- is as follows: ship in the field of cancer research. ance of my time. H. CON. RES. 182 I would like to thank my colleague, Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, in the gentleman from Utah (Mr. MATHE- closing, I urge my colleagues to sup- Whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a serious lung disorder causing progressive, in- SON), for his work in raising this im- port this bill. As our Nation’s research- portant issue, and I urge my colleagues curable lung scarring; ers continue to move us closer to a Whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is to join me in supporting this resolu- cure for cancer, it is important for us tion. one of about 200 disorders called interstitial to recognize the work that these re- lung diseases; Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- searchers do. Each piece of research, Whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is ance of my time. each project is a vital part of the solu- the most common form of interstitial lung Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I tion that we will achieve when a cure disease; yield myself such time as I may con- is discovered. I thank my colleague, Whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a sume. debilitating and generally fatal disease Mr. MATHESON, for his work on this Madam Speaker, it is a dreaded word marked by progressive scarring of the lungs, issue and urge passage of the resolu- in the English language, and it is causing an irreversible loss of the lung tis- tion. called ‘‘cancer.’’ Not a family in Amer- sue’s ability to transport oxygen; ica is left unscathed or untouched by Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis pro- voice my strong support for H. Res. 448. This gresses quickly, often causing disability or cancer and what it means to the fami- death within a few short years; lies, and very often the terrible out- bipartisan resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Whereas there is no proven cause of idio- comes. pathic pulmonary fibrosis; If there is a positive light, we know States should establish a National Cancer Re- Whereas more than 128,000 United States over the last several decades in par- search Month. citizens have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, ticular, many health care profes- This year marks the 100th anniversary of and more than 48,000 new cases are diagnosed sionals, organizations and groups have the American Association for Cancer Re- each year representing a 156-percent increase dedicated not just time and money and search. in mortality since 2001; research, but their true passion to Thanks to research and expanded cancer Whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is education, we have more early detectors, pre- often misdiagnosed or under diagnosed; helping find a cure and treat cancer in Whereas the median survival rate for idio- many different ways. ventative measures, and treatments for cancer pathic pulmonary fibrosis patients is 2 to 3 I know on Staten Island this week we than ever before. years; about two-thirds of idiopathic pul- will have the annual breast cancer But we still have a long road ahead of us. monary fibrosis patients die within 5 years; walk that will attract thousands of The American Cancer Society estimates that and approximately 40,000 patients die each people, many of whom are survivors, in the San Bernardino County alone, nearly year; and and many who will work in remem- 2,500 Americans will die from a cancer-related Whereas a need has been identified to in- brance and memorial of loved ones. illness in the upcoming year. crease awareness and detection of this misdiagnosed and under diagnosed disorder That is why I join my colleague, the Every American is touched by this horrible as well as all incarnations of pulmonary fi- gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. disease; thanks to great strides, the number of brosis: Now, therefore, be it BALDWIN), in support of H. Res. 448, ex- cancer-related deaths is declining. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the pressing the sense of the House that Strengthening research and public aware- Senate concurring), That the Congress— there should be established a National ness of cancer will lead to more scientific (1) recognizes the need to pursue research Cancer Research Month. Perhaps it breakthroughs that can increase survival rates into the causes, a treatment, and an even- should be all year. I think it is impor- for cancer patients—and give our cancer sur- tual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; tant to at least acknowledge that Na- vivors a better quality of life. (2) supports the work of advocates and or- tional Cancer Research Month be this ganizations in educating, supporting, and I urge my colleagues to cast a vote for providing hope for individuals who suffer month. hope, and to support this vital resolution. from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, includ- The purpose of establishing this ing efforts to organize a National Idiopathic month is to provide an opportunity to b 1700 Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week; better educate the public in an effort (3) supports the designation of an appro- to make cancer research a national pri- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I priate week as National Idiopathic Pul- ority. yield back the balance of my time. monary Fibrosis Awareness Week; At the NIH, the National Cancer In- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (4) welcomes the issuance of a proclama- stitute conducts research into cancer question is on the motion offered by tion designating a National Idiopathic Pul- in conjunction with numerous other in- the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. monary Fibrosis Awareness Week; (5) congratulates advocates and organiza- BALDWIN) that the House suspend the stitutes and centers. The NCI alone tions for their efforts to educate the public comprises one-third of the NIH’s $30 rules and agree to the resolution, H. about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, while billion budget. The work being done at Res. 448. funding research to help find a cure for this the NIH towards cancer research is in- The question was taken; and (two- disorder; and valuable. Establishing a Cancer Re- thirds being in the affirmative) the (6) supports the goals and ideals of Na- search Month can help highlight what rules were suspended and the resolu- tional Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Aware- is being done by the scientific commu- tion was agreed to. ness Week. nity and how the public can become in- A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- volved. the table. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.050 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11523 Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- bilitating scarring of delicate lung tis- towards actual dedicated funding for tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) sue and hinders the lungs’ ability to this. each will control 20 minutes. transport oxygen to vital organs. 40,000 This is a cruel illness. Anyone who The Chair recognizes the gentle- people, 40,000 Americans will die this has seen a family member suffer from woman from Wisconsin. year from IPF, and there’s no cure or it has seen the actually rather des- GENERAL LEAVE treatment for this debilitating irre- perate effort to try to simply breathe, Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I versible disease. Far too many of those and that’s what happens when your ask unanimous consent that all Mem- with IPF face severe disability or death lungs scar up and one goes from a stage bers may have 5 legislative days to re- within a few short years, and we saw of diagnosis where you have a little vise and extend their remarks and in- that progression here with our col- shortness of breath. Then you begin to clude extraneous material on the reso- league Mr. Norwood. need oxygen, to then you flat just can- lution now under consideration. The purpose of this resolution is to not breathe and you die of this thing. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there bring awareness to the severity of this There are a host of other complications objection to the request of the gentle- devastating disease. Additionally, the that happen along the way that are not woman from Wisconsin? resolution will support the goals of the particularly pleasant, to say the least. There was no objection. National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibro- So I want to urge my colleagues to Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I sis Awareness Week and encourage the support this resolution, and I would yield myself such time as I may con- work being done by the Coalition for urge them to look forward to ways that sume. Pulmonary Fibrosis and partner orga- we can actually do more to actually Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- nizations in educating the public about identify the causes. There is believed port of H. Con. Res. 182, recognizing the IPF. to be some genetic component. I know need to pursue research into the 40,000 people die in a year, Madam of one woman who has had five family causes, treatment and eventual cure Speaker. We should do what we can to members die of the same illness. We for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, IPF, bring attention and education and don’t know whether that is the cause of supporting the goals and ideals of Na- awareness to ensure it doesn’t happen. all cases. We don’t know how it’s tional Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- passed on. Week, and for other purposes. ance of my time. But this is the kind of illness that is IPF is a debilitating and generally Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am killing a number of our friends, now fatal disease which afflicts more than delighted to yield 5 minutes to my one of our colleagues and many family 128,000 Americans, with more than friend and colleague from Washington members of Members of Congress right here. So I urge my colleagues to sup- 48,000 new cases diagnosed each year. State (Mr. BAIRD). IPF is often undiagnosed or Mr. BAIRD. Madam Speaker, I thank port the resolution. I thank the gentleman from New misdiagnosed and is a disease marked the gentlelady, and I thank my col- York. I thank the gentlelady from Wis- by progressive scarring of the lungs, league from New York as well. consin, and I particularly want to com- causing an irreversible loss of the lung My colleague from New York did a mend NATHAN DEAL who was one of tissue’s ability to transport oxygen. very nice job of honoring our dear Charlie Norwood’s closest friends. It’s The legislation before us today recog- friend Charlie Norwood who perished of very personal for NATHAN. Obviously, nizes the need to pursue research into this disease. My interest comes from it’s personal for myself and MIKE CAS- the causes of IPF. H. Con. Res. 182 ex- the fact that my father died of the dis- TLE. I would urge passage, and I thank presses support for the work of advo- ease, and I want to also talk about the gentlelady. MIKE CASTLE who has been a strong cates and organizations in educating, Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, let supporting and providing hope for indi- supporter of this legislation. Mike lost me just in closing commend Mr. BAIRD viduals who suffer from the disease and a sister and a brother to this disease. What I would share with people is for his advocacy. I can only imagine supports the designation of National what it meant to him and his family in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Aware- imagine getting a diagnosis for a dis- ease you may never have heard of, for seeing the passing of his dad from this ness Week. dreaded illness. This is an important piece of legisla- which there is no known cause and no So in his honor and that of Mr. CAS- tion, and I would like to commend my known treatment, but it will be fatal. TLE, Mr. Norwood and especially prac- That’s IPF, and as the gentleman from colleague and friend Mr. DEAL for all of tically 40,000 fellow Americans, it’s so New York pointed out, it is estimated his hard work on this issue. I urge my important to solve the problem, to ac- that the deaths, at least by some colleagues to join me in support of this knowledge it exists, and become aware sources, that the deaths caused by IPF resolution. and educated on how to solve it. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- on an annual basis exceed the number Let’s not just acknowledge and be- ance of my time. of breast cancer deaths in this country. come more aware, but give the re- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I But my understanding is NIH currently sources and funding and support those yield myself such time as I may con- allocates about $14 million total to re- who ultimately want to find a cure. sume. search on IPF. Madam Speaker, with that, I yield Madam Speaker, I join my colleague So we have a disease that is growing back the balance of my time. from Wisconsin in urging the support in prevalence, that is fatal, that we Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, in of H. Con. Res. 182 and at the outset have no known cause and no known closing, I think my colleagues have commend our colleague Mr. DEAL from cure of, and it has claimed the life of most eloquently made the case for sup- Georgia for introducing the resolution. one of our dear colleagues here and the port of this resolution. We all knew and remember Charlie family members of Members of the IPF is a debilitating disease and in- Norwood who served in this House with Congress. That’s why we’ve introduced creased awareness will certainly move honor and distinction, and those who this resolution. us closer to finding the answers to the knew Charlie Norwood well knew he I want to commend families and many unanswered questions sur- was a fighter, passionate about his con- friends from the Coalition for Pul- rounding IPF. stituents, his belief, and passionate monary Fibrosis who were here a cou- Again, I commend my colleague Mr. about this country, and many fights he ple of weeks ago on Capitol Hill lob- DEAL for his authorship and urge pas- won. But the fight he did not win was bying in support of this legislation. I’m sage of this resolution. when he was diagnosed with a serious pleased to see our leadership bring this Madam Speaker, I yield back the re- lung disorder in 1998 called, shortly, up. mainder of my time. IPF. We would hope that this is a first The SPEAKER pro tempore. The He received a single lung transplant step. Our hope is that by increasing the question is on the motion offered by but passed away in February of this awareness of our colleagues here in the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. year and for that we miss him. Congress and of the American public BALDWIN) that the House suspend the IPF is a progressive and generally that we can not only increase aware- rules and agree to the concurrent reso- fatal lung disease. It’s marked by de- ness of the disease but begin to work lution, H. Con. Res. 182.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.053 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11524 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 The question was taken. able national resource for investigators uti- link to more prevalent disorders facing The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the lizing the Center to accomplish research in a Americans; opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being multitude of areas not specific only to DBA; (4) commends the Daniella Maria Arturi in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Whereas the successful establishment of Foundation and the Diamond-Blackfan Ane- the Center became a model for how to diag- mia Foundation for their efforts to facilitate Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, on nose, treat, and improve the lives of patients the successful collaboration among the Na- that I demand the yeas and nays. with rare diseases, while learning from the tional Institutes of Health and the Centers The yeas and nays were ordered. disorder to yield advancements in other for Disease Control and Prevention to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- areas of disease research; achieve a successful multidisciplinary ap- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Whereas the success of the initial Center proach between clinical and scientific DBA Chair’s prior announcement, further prompted the Centers for Disease Control efforts with the goal of shortening the life proceedings on this motion will be and Prevention’s DBA Public Health Out- cycle of success realized between the labora- reach and Surveillance Program to establish postponed. tory and applied patient care; and 3 additional DBA Centers in Texas, Cali- (5) encourages research efforts to further f fornia, and Massachusetts to further patient understand ribosomal protein deficiencies in access to information, treatment, and care rare inherited diseases and to advance the EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE by DBA experts, which has resulted in a dou- treatment options available to those with HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bling of patient care visits for DBA care and DBA. WITH RESPECT TO DIAMOND- surveillance since their establishment; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- BLACKFAN ANEMIA Whereas the DBA Public Health Outreach and Surveillance Program at the Centers for ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I Disease Control and Prevention (‘‘CDC’’) has Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- move to suspend the rules and agree to resulted in the completion of the first CDC tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) the resolution (H. Res. 524) expressing brochure for the DBA patient population, the each will control 20 minutes. the sense of the House of Representa- introduction of a DBA hotline and dedicated The Chair recognizes the gentle- tives with respect to Diamond- DBA nurse, and has resulted in a 25-percent woman from Wisconsin. increase of enrollment of DBA patients into GENERAL LEAVE Blackfan Anemia, as amended. the DBA Patient Registry in the first 2 years The Clerk read the title of the resolu- of the program; Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I tion. Whereas the collaboration between the Na- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- The text of the resolution is as fol- tional Institutes of Health and the Centers bers have 5 legislative days to revise lows: for Disease Control and Prevention and their and extend their remarks and include close collaboration with the Daniella Maria H. RES. 524 extraneous material on the resolution Arturi Foundation and the DBA Foundation Whereas Diamond-Blackfan Anemia under consideration. have driven the many recent successes in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (‘‘DBA’’) is a rare genetic bone marrow fail- DBA field and serve as a model for address- ure disorder affecting children and adults, 90 ing rare disease research efforts through objection to the request of the gentle- percent of whom are younger than 1 year of close public and private collaboration to woman from Wisconsin? age when they are diagnosed, and results in achieve the highest levels of success in the There was no objection. severe anemia due to failure to produce red areas of improved patient care and disease Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I blood cells; research; yield myself such time as may con- Whereas individuals and families suffering Whereas the interagency collaboration sume. with rare diseases such as DBA not only face achieved within the National Institutes of I rise in support of H. Res. 524, ex- the challenges of their debilitating and life- Health between the National Heart, Lung, pressing the sense of the House with re- threatening diseases, but must also confront and Blood Institute, the National Institute spect to Diamond-Blackfan anemia, the consequences of their rare disease status; of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Dis- Whereas individuals suffering from rare eases, the National Cancer Institute, and the DBA. diseases need access to treatment options Office of Rare Diseases to advance the re- DBA is a rare genetic bone marrow and the potential for a cure; search and understanding of DBA has re- disorder affecting children and adults, Whereas research is proving the study of sulted in significant advancements not only 90 percent of whom are younger than 1 complex, rare diseases such as DBA yield tre- in the DBA scientific arena, but in under- year of age when they are diagnosed. mendous advancements in other, larger dis- standing its many links to more prevalent DBA results in severe anemia due to ease areas that affect millions of Americans; disorders; and the failure to produce red blood cells. Whereas the children living with DBA have Whereas the DBA research initiatives have The symptoms may vary greatly, from an increased risk of leukemia, solid tumors, already yielded tremendous success includ- and complete bone marrow failure, and 50 ing the discovery of 2 ribosomal protein very mild to severe and life-threat- percent of patients with DBA are born with (‘‘RP’’) genes and the identification that ening. Unfortunately, because DBA is a birth defects including abnormalities to the DBA is the first human disease linked to a rare disease, there is limited research face, head, upper arm and hand, genito- ribosomal protein problem which, as a funda- being done, and treatment options are urinary, and heart with 21 percent of affected mental unit of cellular function, has been not optimal. patients having more than 1 defect; implicated in a wide range of human dis- The resolution before us today as Whereas the study of DBA will yield the orders including cancer, making this dis- amended expresses the sense of the true incidence of aplastic anemia, covery a profound example of the additional House of Representatives that we myelodysplastic syndrome, leukemia, and benefits that may result from the study of should encourage further efforts to the predisposition to cancer in DBA and will DBA: Now, therefore, be it serve as an important model for under- Resolved, That the House of Representa- clarify the natural history of DBA, standing the genetics of birth defects; tives— continue efforts to raise awareness and Whereas treatments for DBA, including the (1) recognizes that the identification of Di- ease access of information about DBA, use of steroids (such as prednisone) and blood amond-Blackfan Anemia (‘‘DBA’’) may ad- encourage research efforts that will ad- transfusions, have potential long-term side vance the understanding of DBA, identify vance treatment options and seek a effects, including osteoporosis, impaired implications of cancer predisposition, and cure and encourage cross-institutional growth because of the steroids, diabetes, and serve as an important model for under- research initiatives to study the intri- iron overload because of the transfusions; standing human development and the molec- Whereas the only cure for DBA is a bone ular basis for certain birth defects; cacies involved in this rare inherited marrow transplant, a procedure that carries (2) recognizes the importance of com- disease. serious risks and, since most patients lack prehensive care centers in providing com- This is an important piece of legisla- an acceptable donor, is an option available plete care and treatment for each patient, tion, and I would like to acknowledge for only about 25 percent of patients; leading to an increase in correct and early and thank my colleague Representa- Whereas rare diseases, such as DBA, ben- diagnosis; tive CAROLYN MCCARTHY for her hard efit greatly from well-established com- (3) commends Schneider Children’s Hos- work and dedication on this issue. I prehensive care centers such as the DBA pital for providing the first DBA Comprehen- urge all of my colleagues to join me in Comprehensive Clinical Care Center at sive Clinical Care Center for patients across support of this legislation. Schneider Children’s Hospital in New Hyde the country, for developing the DBA Patient Park, New York (the ‘‘Center’’), which has Registry which has proven a robust surveil- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- become the multidimensional hub for the lance tool to understand the epidemiology, ance of my time. care and treatment of DBA patients across biology, and treatment of DBA, and for prov- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I the country, as well as the home of the DBA ing a valuable resource for investigators at a yield myself such time as I may con- Patient Registry which has become a valu- national level, working to understand DBA’s sume.

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The foundation from New York (Mrs. MCCARTHY). orders, blood cell formation, leukemia, that was started 10 years ago has come As was mentioned, the resolution and serve as an important model for such a long way where researchers recognizes the elements of the Dia- understanding the genetics of birth de- from across the world now come in for mond-Blackfan anemia and the re- fects. a conference every year to find out search being done on the disease. Unfortunately, many of the long- more and what work has been done. DBA is a blood condition, as men- term treatments for DBA have the po- And even though the cure for DBA has tioned, present at birth which is char- tential for serious side effects, includ- not happened yet, the other research acterized by failure of the bone marrow ing impaired growth, diabetes, and iron has helped many, many other families. to produce red blood cells, and unlike overload. So, please, join me in supporting this other types of anemia, DBA relates to The only cure for DBA is a bone mar- resolution and telling the families and a bone marrow failure. It’s been the re- row transplant, a procedure that car- the children with DBA that they are sult of a genetic mutation and has gen- ries serious risks. And since most pa- not alone. I ask my colleagues to sup- erally been diagnosed at birth. tients lack an acceptable donor, it’s an port H. Res. 524. The purpose of this resolution is to option available for only about 25 per- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I bring awareness to this disease and the cent of the patients. reserve the balance of my time. research and education surrounding Di- b 1715 Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am amond-Blackfan anemia. As is always Rare diseases, such as DBA, where pleased to yield 2 minutes to my col- the case, although the word is rare and there are no regional or ethnic trends league from New York, Congressman operative, the point is if somebody is and a small number of patients, make BISHOP. suffering from DBA they’re suffering, progress in treatment and research dif- Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam and just because there may not be tens ficult. Thankfully, there are centers Speaker, I rise in strong support and as of thousands a year, the fact is that across the Nation that devote count- a proud cosponsor of this resolution, suffering doesn’t go away. less hours into understanding this dis- recognizing the importance of the Fed- So I would urge the adoption. ease. One such center is based out of eral Government’s continued support Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- my district on Long Island. The DBA for research into the rare bone marrow ance of my time. Comprehensive Clinical Care Center at failure disorder for which there is no Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am Schneider Children’s Hospital in New known cure known as Diamond- now proud to yield 5 minutes to my Hyde Park, New York, has become the Blackfan anemia. colleague, the author of this resolu- hub for the care and treatment of DBA I am very proud to represent Manny tion, the gentlelady from New York patients across the country. The facil- and Maria Arturi of Remsenberg, NY, (Mrs. MCCARTHY). ity is also home of the DBA Patient located in my district. After the loss of Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Registry, which has become a valuable their daughter Daniela Maria nearly 12 Madam Speaker, I’d like to thank my national resource for families and the years ago, the foundation they created colleague Ms. BALDWIN for her support, researchers. and that bears her name continues and I’d also like to thank my colleague The success made at Schneider’s making great strides toward the ulti- from New York, VITO FOSSELLA, for Children’s Hospital have prompted the mate goal of finding a cure. taking a strong stance on this issue. Centers for Disease Control and Pre- When a tragic disorder like this I also want to say that this bill would vention’s DBA Public Health Outreach strikes infants within the first year of not have made it to the floor without and Surveillance Program to establish their lives, it is all the more important the help of my good friend and col- three additional DBA centers in Texas, for Congress to go on record voicing league, Congressman PALLONE from California, and Massachusetts to fur- our unwavering support to raise aware- New Jersey, for his support in bringing ther patient access, information, treat- ness and broaden support for funding it up. ment, and care by DBA experts. This rare disease research. Accordingly, this It was mentioned that Diamond- has resulted in a doubling of patient resolution demonstrates we support Blackfan anemia, or DBA, is a rare ge- care visits for DBA since their estab- giving experienced doctors the re- netic bone marrow failure disorder that lishment. sources for the most complete care for affects children and adults, stopping The effects are also felt on a national those patients. And by encouraging the the body’s ability to produce red blood level. The CDC has dedicated resources National Institutes of Health and Cen- cells. and manpower to the study of DBA as ters for Disease Control to coordinate a A lot of our colleagues might remem- well as patient outreach. Because of multidisciplinary approach toward a ber, every year I go around and ask all these efforts, we have seen a 25 percent cure, this legislation brings hope that of my colleagues to sign a book so that increase of enrollment of DBA patients other parents will be spared from the I can have the opportunity to teach my into the DBA Patient Registry in the kind of devastation felt by the Arturis colleagues about DBA, so as we go first 2 years of the program. The col- once they learned of their child’s diag- down the road mostly hopefully to get laboration achieved through Federal nosis. more research money. programs such as NIH and the CDC and Therefore, Madam Speaker, I encour- Ninety percent of those suffering this private groups such as the Daniela age my colleagues to support this reso- disease were younger than 1 year old Maria Arturi Foundation and the DBA lution as well as other measures that when they were diagnosed. Children Foundation have driven the many re- will ultimately bring about a cure for living with DBA have an increased risk cent successes in the DBA field. This Diamond-Blackfan anemia. of leukemia, solid tumors, and com- partnership should serve as a model for Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, let plete bone marrow failure. Fifty per- addressing rare disease research efforts me again congratulate Mrs. MCCARTHY cent of patients with DBA are also through close public and private man- for bringing this to the floor, and con- born with birth defects, including ab- ners. I have been working with the stantly, not just here but constantly normalities to the face, head, upper Arturi family for many years. Their bringing attention to DBA. arm and hand, and heart. Twenty-one daughter Daniela was affected by this Whenever a parent gets bad news on percent of affected patients suffer from rare disease, and they have been the a child and an illness, you know it more than one defect. vocal voices for increased funding for takes to the heart. And there are so The individuals and families suf- research and treatment. Today, we in many innovative, wonderful, compas- fering from rare diseases such as DBA Congress will give them and all fami- sionate health care professionals who not only face the challenges of their lies suffering from this rare disease a try to bring a level of comfort to those life-threatening diseases, but they chance of hope. families, and I know that here in Con- must also confront the limited treat- Let me say that we hear constantly gress we do the same and try to bring ment and the research options. of these very rare diseases, and the awareness. And although rare, or rarer

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:46 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.056 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11526 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 than many illnesses, nevertheless, the ‘‘(2) The term ‘unfinished dextrometh- Dextromethorphan, or DXM or DEX pain and suffering remains the same. orphan’ means dextromethorphan that is not as it is sometimes called, is an ingre- I yield back the balance of my time. contained in a drug that is in finished dosage dient found in cough medicine. The in- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, Dia- form.’’. gredient relieves the coughing associ- mond-Blackfan anemia is such a seri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ated with the cold or flu, which is a ous condition; and because it is such a ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from positive, and cough medicines con- rare disease, there is a real need for in- Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- taining this drug are common and can creased awareness and research. I com- tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) be obtained without prescription, as we mend my colleague Mrs. MCCARTHY for each will control 20 minutes. full know. While the drug is safe and her advocacy on this issue, and I urge The Chair recognizes the gentle- effective, it is also dangerous if too my colleagues to support the resolu- woman from Wisconsin. much is taken. tion. GENERAL LEAVE Reports have shown that some seg- I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I ments of the population, particularly The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ask unanimous consent that all Mem- young people, will take large amounts question is on the motion offered by bers have 5 legislative days to revise of this medicine in an attempt to ab- the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. and extend their remarks and include sorb large amounts of DXM to get high. BALDWIN) that the House suspend the extraneous material on the bill under The abuse of this drug can cause death rules and agree to the resolution, H. consideration. as well as other serious adverse events, Res. 524, as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there such as brain damage, seizure, loss of The question was taken; and (two- objection to the request of the gentle- consciousness, and irregular heartbeat. thirds being in the affirmative) the woman from Wisconsin? Madam Speaker, at this point, I yield rules were suspended and the resolu- There was no objection. to my colleague and a true champion of tion, as amended, was agreed to. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I this, Mr. UPTON, for 4 minutes. A motion to reconsider was laid on yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I also the table. sume. want to compliment our fine Reading f I rise in support of H.R. 970, the Clerk for getting the pronunciation of DEXTROMETHORPHAN Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of dextromethorphan correct. I know she DISTRIBUTION ACT OF 2007 2007. has been practicing for days, as many Dextromethorphan, commonly of us have. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I known as DXM or DEX, is an active in- But I too rise in strong support of move to suspend the rules and pass the gredient in many over-the-counter this bill, H.R. 970, the bill (H.R. 970) to amend the Federal cough and cold medications. When used Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, I Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with re- as directed, DEX has proven to be an am going to call it DXM, of 2007, legis- spect to the distribution of the drug effective cough suppressant; but sadly, lation that I introduced with my friend dextromethorphan, and for other pur- an alarming number of teenagers and and colleague Mr. RICK LARSEN of poses, as amended. young adults are abusing prescription Washington. He has been absolutely a The Clerk read the title of the bill. and over-the-counter medications by champion as we have worked this issue The text of the bill is as follows: taking much larger than recommended on both sides of the aisle to restrict the H.R. 970 doses to get high. distribution of this product to entities Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- H.R. 970 attempts to curb the misuse registered with the FDA. resentatives of the United States of America in and abuse of DEX by restricting the I want to thank the House leadership Congress assembled, sale, purchase, trade, and distribution for scheduling this bill; I want to SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the of DEX to registered producers of drugs thank my friend and chairman, Mr. ‘‘Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of and devices. The legislation is aimed at DINGELL of our committee, as well as 2007’’. preventing would-be drug dealers from Mr. BARTON, the ranking member, as SEC. 2. RESTRICTIONS ON DISTRIBUTION OF purchasing DEX wholesale and selling well as the chairman and ranking BULK DEXTROMETHORPHAN. it over the Internet and on the streets. member of the Energy and Commerce The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Similar legislation passed the House Health Subcommittee for allowing this (21 U.S.C. 321 et seq.) is amended— during the 109th Congress but was not bill in fact to come to the floor, not (1) in section 501, by inserting at the end enacted into law. Today, we renew our only in this session but in the last ses- the following: ‘‘(j) If it is unfinished dextromethorphan commitment to America’s young peo- sion of Congress as well. When we did and is possessed, received, or distributed in ple by passing this legislation. We are pass it on the House floor, I think it violation of section 506D.’’; and also reminding parents and guardians was actually one of the last bills that (2) by inserting after section 506C the fol- to remain vigilant in the often difficult was passed in the 109th Congress in the lowing: task of talking with our young people House, but the Senate failed us at the ‘‘SEC. 506D. RESTRICTIONS ON DISTRIBUTION OF about drug misuse and abuse. Even if end. We are hoping that by passing it BULK DEXTROMETHORPHAN. your child does not abuse products con- at this point the Senate, in fact, will ‘‘(a) RESTRICTIONS.—No person shall— taining DEX or any other over-the- ‘‘(1) possess or receive unfinished move together. dextromethorphan, unless the person is reg- counter medications, odds suggest that I also want to thank my staff, par- istered under section 510; or they know somebody who does. ticularly Jane Williams, who has sat in ‘‘(2) distribute unfinished dextrometh- I want to acknowledge and commend countless meetings as we have worked orphan to any person other than a person our colleagues, particularly Congress- and finessed this legislation, not only registered under section 510. man FRED UPTON and Congressman the industry folks here, but obviously ‘‘(b) EXCEPTION FOR COMMON CARRIERS.— RICK LARSEN, for their committed work with House and Senate leaders on both This section does not apply to a common on this issue, and I urge my colleagues sides of the Capitol. carrier that possesses, receives, or distrib- to support H.R. 970. This drug normally is a safe and ef- utes unfinished dextromethorphan for pur- poses of distributing such unfinished Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- fective nonnarcotic cough suppressant dextromethorphan between persons reg- ance of my time. that is used in many over-the-counter istered under section 510. Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I cough and cold medicines. While medi- ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: am proud to rise in favor along with cines containing DXM are used safely ‘‘(1) The term ‘common carrier’ means any my colleague from Wisconsin and sup- and effectively by millions of Ameri- person that holds itself out to the general port H.R. 970. At the outset, I would cans every year, taken in extremely public as a provider for hire of the transpor- also like to thank Mr. UPTON of Michi- large quantities this drug produces a tation by water, land, or air of merchandise, gan and Mr. LARSEN of Washington for whether or not the person actually operates high that can cause brain damage, sei- the vessel, vehicle, or aircraft by which the their work on this important legisla- zure, and obviously death. transportation is provided, between a port or tion. Mr. UPTON in particular has been Studies have shown that teenagers place and a port or place in the United a true champion and is one of the rea- are obtaining unfinished DXM on the States. sons why we are here. Internet to get high by consuming

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:46 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.058 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11527 large amounts or mixing it with alco- own medicine cabinets and a click of the H.R. 507 hol. And already there have been too mouse away. Common household products, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- many deaths linked to the abuse of such as cough syrup, contain ingredients that resentatives of the United States of America in pure DXM. According to the DEA, can provide a high if taken in large enough Congress assembled, abuse among adolescents is increasing. doses. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Abuse of DXM has been found in sev- The Partnership for a Drug Free America This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Vision Care for eral forms, but has been increasingly estimates that 1 in 10 teenagers or approxi- Kids Act of 2007’’. found in an encapsulated powder form mately 2.4 million young people have inten- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: which is now being sold over the Inter- tionally abused cough medicine in order to get (1) Millions of children in the United States net. Currently, there are no restric- high. The primary active ingredient in most suffer from vision problems, many of which go tions, none, on the restriction of raw cough medicines is dextromethorphan, also undetected. Because children with vision prob- bulk dextromethorphan, and this bill known as DXM. lems can struggle developmentally, resulting in would help to ensure that DXM is used While medicines containing DXM are used physical, emotional, and social consequences, only for legitimate purposes and stays safely by millions of Americans each year, good vision is essential for proper physical de- out of the hands of drug dealers and some teenagers are taking excessive amounts velopment and educational progress. adolescents. FDA would have the au- (2) Vision problems in children range from of over-the-counter cough medications in order common conditions such as refractive errors, thority to seize bulk to get high. Moreover, many teens are abus- amblyopia, strabismus, ocular trauma, and in- dextromethorphan if found in the pos- ing the unfinished, pure form of DXM which fections, to rare but potentially life- or sight- session of anyone not authorized to under current law can be obtained legally over threatening problems such as retinoblastoma, have it, and those measures would cut the Internet. infantile cataracts, congenital glaucoma, and off the supply chain of unfinished DXM Pure DXM is extremely dangerous when genetic or metabolic diseases of the eye. to those purchasing it on the Internet taken in large amounts, and can cause halluci- (3) Since many serious ocular conditions are to get high or to sell it as a street nations, seizures, brain damage, and even treatable if identified in the preschool and early school-age years, early detection provides the drug. death. In 2005, two teenagers in my district best opportunity for effective treatment and can This bill has been endorsed by the died from overdosing on unfinished DXM, have far-reaching implications for vision. American Pharmacists Association, which they had obtained from a company over (4) Various identification methods, including the Consumer Healthcare Products As- the Internet. In the same year three boys from vision screening and comprehensive eye exami- sociation, the Food Marketing Insti- Virginia and Florida died as a result of abusing nations required by State laws, can be helpful in tute, the National Association of Chain unfinished DXM, which they had acquired identifying children needing services. A child Drug Stores and Partnership for a through the same means. The loss of these identified as needing services through vision Drug-Free America. children is a tragedy that will forever be felt by screening should receive a comprehensive eye As the parent of two teenagers, I am examination followed by subsequent treatment their families and their communities. as needed. Any child identified as needing serv- certainly alarmed by the number of There is no need to risk the reoccurrence of ices should have access to subsequent treatment teens who are abusing cough syrup and these tragic events in the future. H.R. 970, the as needed. pure DXM to get a high. They are Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, will prohibit (5) There is a need to increase public aware- under the false impression that getting the distribution of unfinished DXM to anyone ness about the prevalence and devastating con- high off this drug is harmless because not registered to possess it. It will cut off the sequences of vision disorders in children and to it is an ingredient in cough syrup. supply of unfinished DXM to those looking to educate the public and health care providers about the warning signs and symptoms of ocular Nothing can be further from the truth. use it to get high or sell it as a street drug. Our kids are playing a game of Russian and vision disorders and the benefits of early This commonsense legislation will eliminate detection, evaluation, and treatment. roulette every time they get high off the abuse of unfinished DXM, while still allow- SEC. 3. GRANTS REGARDING VISION CARE FOR this drug, and sooner or later someone ing drug manufacturers and registered phar- CHILDREN. will die, as they have already. Enough macists to use the substance as it was in- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and is enough. tended. Human Services (referred to in this section as This commonsense bipartisan piece I would like to thank my friend and col- the ‘‘Secretary’’), acting through the Director of of legislation will certainly put an end league FRED UPTON for his leadership on this the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to the bulk sale of DXM on the Inter- issue, and I applaud the House leadership for may award grants to States on the basis of an established review process for the purpose of net and will keep our kids safe from sending this bill to the House floor. I urge the the dangers of this type of drug abuse. complementing existing State efforts for— Senate to act quickly to turn this common- (1) providing comprehensive eye examinations I hope that all of our colleagues can sense bill into law. by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist for support this even on a voice vote, and Ms. BALDWIN. I yield back the bal- children who have been previously identified I hope and pray that the Senate will ance of my time. through a vision screening or eye examination take action as soon as they can so that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The by a licensed health care provider or vision we can get this bill to the President’s question is on the motion offered by screener as needing such services, with priority desk where I expect him to sign it. the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. given to children who are under the age of 9 Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I re- years; BALDWIN) that the House suspend the (2) providing treatment or services, subsequent serve the balance of my time. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 970, as Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, let to the examinations described in paragraph (1), amended. necessary to correct vision problems; and me again commend Mr. LARSEN, and of The question was taken; and (two- (3) developing and disseminating, to parents, course Mr. UPTON and my colleague thirds being in the affirmative) the teachers, and health care practitioners, edu- from Wisconsin, and urge the adoption. rules were suspended and the bill, as cational materials on recognizing signs of visual I yield back the balance of my time. amended, was passed. impairment in children. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I A motion to reconsider was laid on (b) CRITERIA AND COORDINATION.— (1) CRITERIA.—The Secretary, in consultation want to state that this bill and its pas- the table. sage will certainly begin to curb the with appropriate professional and patient orga- nizations including individuals with knowledge abuse of dextromethorphan. I would f of age appropriate vision services, shall develop like to thank the gentleman also for 1730 criteria— his leadership on this bill and that of b (A) governing the operation of the grant pro- Mr. RICK LARSEN’s. This will begin a gram under subsection (a); and process of educating about the harm VISION CARE FOR KIDS ACT OF (B) for the collection of data related to vision that such abuse of over-the-counter 2007 assessment and the utilization of follow-up serv- drugs can cause, and I urge my col- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I ices. leagues to join me in supporting this move to suspend the rules and pass the (2) COORDINATION.—The Secretary shall, as bill (H.R. 507) to establish a grant pro- appropriate, coordinate the program under sub- bill. section (a) with the program under section 330 Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speak- gram to provide vision care to children, of the Public Health Service Act (relating to er, our society tends to think of drugs only as and for other purposes, as amended. health centers) (42 U.S.C. 254b), the program illicit, illegal products sold on the street. Yet The Clerk read the title of the bill. under title XIX of the Social Security Act (relat- there are other dangers closer to home, in our The text of the bill is as follows: ing to the Medicaid program) (42 U.S.C. 1396 et

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.061 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11528 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 seq.), the program under title XXI of such Act The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I urge my colleagues to support this (relating to the State children’s health insur- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from vital and important legislation. ance program) (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.), and Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- with other Federal or State programs that pro- ance of my time. vide services to children. tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) (c) APPLICATION.—To be eligible to receive a each will control 20 minutes. Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I grant under subsection (a), a State shall submit The Chair recognizes the gentle- rise in support of H.R. 507, the Vision to the Secretary an application in such form, woman from Wisconsin. Care for Kids Act, and join my col- made in such manner, and containing such in- GENERAL LEAVE league in asking for its adoption. formation as the Secretary may require, includ- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I And at the outset, let me thank a few ing— individuals for bringing this bill to the (1) information on existing Federal, Federal- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- floor: of course, Chairman DINGELL and State, or State-funded children’s vision pro- bers have 5 legislative days to revise grams; and extend their remarks and include Ranking Member BARTON. I’d also like (2) a plan for the use of grant funds, includ- extraneous material on the bill under to thank Representatives GREEN, SUL- ing how funds will be used to complement exist- consideration. LIVAN, and ENGEL for their leadership ing State efforts (including possible partnerships The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and support in bringing the Vision Care with non-profit entities); objection to the request of the gentle- for Kids Act to the floor, and Mr. (3) a plan to determine if a grant eligible child PASCRELL, who’s been very, very pas- has been identified as provided for in subsection woman from Wisconsin? (a); and There was no objection. sionate about this issue for many (4) a description of how funds will be used to Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I years. I’ve had the privilege and pleas- provide items or services, only as a secondary yield myself such time as I may con- ure of working with him, and I know payer— sume. how passionate he is, like so many of (A) for an eligible child, to the extent that the Madam Speaker, I rise in support of us, to get quality vision care for kids child is not covered for the items or services H.R. 507, the Vision Care for Kids Act who need it. under any State compensation program, under of 2007. We’ve been working on this bill for an insurance policy, or under any Federal or A small but significant portion of State health benefits program; or about 6 years; and after countless (B) for an eligible child, to the extent that the children have visual impairments. It is modifications, negotiations and com- child receives the items or services from an enti- estimated that vision impairment af- promise, I’m proud to say we have a ty that provides health services on a prepaid fects approximately 1.2 out of every bill that is unanimously supported by basis. 1,000 8-year-olds. When detected early, the entire vision community. (d) EVALUATIONS.—To be eligible to receive a many childhood vision abnormalities And my colleague from Wisconsin grant under subsection (a), a State shall agree are treatable, but the potential for cor- put it very simply: there are many kids that, not later than 1 year after the date on which amounts under the grant are first re- rection and normal visual development today who have problems with their ceived by the State, and annually thereafter diminishes with age. Vision problems eyes; who have an inability to see prop- while receiving amounts under the grant, the can occur at any point during a life- erly; who, if left untreated, obviously, State will submit to the Secretary an evaluation time, but tend to be particularly dam- leads to negative consequence in social of the operations and activities carried out aging to school-age children. interaction, not to mention their poor under the grant, including— Impaired vision can result in adverse performance in school and academic (1) an assessment of the utilization of vision physical, emotional, and social con- achievement because of their inability services and the status of children receiving sequences. For instance, a child may these services as a result of the activities carried to see, and not to mention the fact out under the grant; miss learning opportunities by failing that they’re not getting the appro- (2) the collection, analysis, and reporting of to explore his or her environment. Ad- priate care that in some cases leads to children’s vision data according to guidelines ditionally, if a child is visually im- greater illnesses and in some cases prescribed by the Secretary; and paired, he or she may be unable to imi- leads to death. (3) such other information as the Secretary tate social behavior or understand non- The legislation we hope to pass today may require. verbal cues. represents the kind of quality, sound (e) LIMITATIONS IN EXPENDITURE OF GRANT.— A grant may be made under subsection (a) only Early recognition of eye disease re- public policy that can only come about if the State involved agrees that the State will sults in more effective treatment and through the bipartisan cooperation and not expend more than 20 percent of the amount that can be sight saving and sometimes a willingness to compromise by many received under the grant to carry out the pur- even life saving. Yet, many children interested parties. pose described in paragraph (3) of such sub- under the age of five do not receive any H.R. 507 represents a responsible and section. vision screening at all. sensible approach to public health. It’s (f) MATCHING FUNDS.— The Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007 well documented that without the ade- (1) IN GENERAL.—With respect to the costs of the activities to be carried out with a grant would authorize a grant program to quate access to vision screening and under subsection (a), a condition for the receipt provide comprehensive eye exams for treatment for eye disorders, a child’s of the grant is that the State involved agrees to uninsured children with vision dis- entire learning and development can be make available (directly or through donations orders, with priority for children under adversely affected. And we say that for from public or private entities) non-Federal con- the age of 9. Funds would be used for children who do not qualify for a public tributions toward such costs in an amount that treatment and services to correct vi- program and did not have health insur- is not less than 25 percent of such costs. sion disorders identified through eye ance, our assisting in catching poten- (2) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT CONTRIB- UTED.—Non-Federal contributions required in exams and to increase public awareness tially eye disorders is critical. paragraph (1) may be in cash or in kind, fairly of visual impairment in children. H.R. The bill strikes an effective balance evaluated, including plant, equipment, or serv- 507 would require States receiving with a shared relationship between ices. Amounts provided by the Federal Govern- funds to contribute a 25 percent match Federal and State governments. Once ment, or services assisted or subsidized to any of funds for each Federal dollar ob- States have identified, through the significant extent by the Federal Government, tained through the program. screening mechanism of their choice, may not be included in determining the amount The bill before us today makes great that a child may have an eye disorder, of such non-Federal contributions. strides in providing access to an array (g) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this section, this legislation will provide Federal the term ‘‘comprehensive eye examination’’ in- of vision-related services, including vi- funding for follow-up comprehensive cludes an assessment of a patient’s history, gen- sion screening services that can help eye exam and the necessary treatment. eral medical observation, external and uninsured children in low- to mod- By incorporating a three-to-one Fed- ophthalmoscopic examination, visual acuity, oc- erate-income families. eral-State match, we maintain incen- ular alignment and motility, refraction, and as I want to thank my colleagues for tives for States to run their programs appropriate, binocular vision or gross visual their commitment and strong support efficiently, providing additional assur- fields, performed by an optometrist or an oph- of this legislation, and particularly ances to taxpayers that we’re maxi- thalmologist. (h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—For commend my dear friend and col- mizing the use of each dollar spent. the purpose of carrying out this section, there is league, Representative GENE GREEN, I’d like to thank the American Acad- authorized to be appropriated $65,000,000 for the for his unwavering dedication to this emy of Ophthalmology, the Vision period of fiscal years 2009 through 2013. issue. Council of America, Prevent Blindness

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.029 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11529 of America, the American Optometric is a national disgrace, Madam Speaker, The Vision Care for Kids Act estab- Association for their support of the that only one in three children receive lishes a much-needed grant program to legislation, that of my colleague, and preventive vision care before they are provide follow-up vision care to unin- know full well that if this bill does be- enrolled in elementary school. That’s sured children with vision disorders. As come law, there will be children who not acceptable. we tried to target the program to the currently don’t have access to quality So I’m pleased to introduce this, children most in need, we learned very treatment that will get the treatment along with Congressman GENE GREEN, quickly that a child’s access to vision they deserve and need so that they can and there are many others that we screening and comprehensive vision live a more full and healthy and happy need to salute here who have fought care varies widely depending on indi- life. this fight with us, and that is Rep- vidual State laws. For example, some Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- resentative ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Rep- States have no vision screening re- ance of my time. resentative JOHN BOOZMAN. Senator quirements, whereas 30 States cur- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am KIT BOND on the other side of the build- rently mandate vision screening. Twen- delighted to yield 5 minutes to the gen- ing has waged that fight over there. A ty-eight of these States with screening tleman from New Jersey (Mr. truly bipartisan effort. mandates, however, do not have or PASCRELL), a passionate advocate of It’s so easy. I know it’s difficult for offer any guarantee that children who this legislation. us as Congressmen to understand that, fail the screening will receive a follow- Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I including myself. But it’s so easy that up eye exam. want to thank the gentlelady from we can come together when the prob- On a nationwide basis, as many as 80 Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN), who is a lem is defined and we can work to- percent of the children who fail a vi- model of sensitivity to the needs of all gether, together on a solution. sion screening do not get the follow-up Here’s a perfect example. The seven of our children. care they need. Among the parents of bills, the eight bills that we just have I want to thank Congressman these children, 25 percent cite financial gone through, Commerce, these affect FOSSELLA, who’s been at the forefront constraints as a primary reason their people’s lives. They’re not esoteric. of this. child does not receive important fol- They’re not up in the sky someplace. Madam Speaker, I rise today regard- low-up care more than any other factor ing an issue that has long been near to These affect people. H.R. 507 will establish a Federal influencing their lack of care. my heart. I’ve been listening to these This lack of vision care jeopardizes a other bills that have been put forth in grant program to provide for timely di- agnostic examination, treatment and child’s development and can unfortu- bipartisan fashion. This is a good ex- nately lead to lifelong vision impair- ample of what we can do together when follow-up vision care for children. This legislation will complement ex- ment. These children deserve a healthy it comes to our children, their health isting State programs and allow eye start to their educational and social care and their education. This is crit- exams for a vulnerable pediatric popu- development, yet the reality is that ical. This is important. So anybody lation that does not qualify for Med- nearly two of three children entering who says we can’t do it is not listening icaid and does not qualify for SCHIP elementary school have never received today. and do not have access to private preventive vision care. Unfortunately, I also want to thank Chairman DIN- health insurance. Critical that we un- the lack of health experience presents GELL, Chairman PALLONE for their derstand this. Very important here. a barrier to the delivery of appropriate thoughtful consideration and support Very significant for those families. vision care in this country. For many for preventive vision care for children. Better eye care will significantly children who are lucky enough to have Many a kid has been put in the back of mitigate the effects of visual impair- health insurance for medical care, the class or sent out of the room be- ment. So it’s important to act now, their policy doesn’t cover vision cov- cause it was misinterpreted, misunder- Madam Speaker. The prevention is erage. This is precisely why this bill is stood, and many times, that child had more than half the battle. necessary. a problem with vision, with seeing and Madam Speaker, I urge my col- was too embarrassed to say so, or leagues to vote in favor of the Vision b 1745 couldn’t recognize it within himself. So Care for Kids Act. Kids out there are preventive vision care is critically im- waiting for us in all 50 States to act on By targeting the program toward portant to avoid vision loss and blind- this. children who are school age, uninsured, ness in our Nation’s children. Thank you, Mr. FOSSELLA. Thank and at risk for vision disorders, the bill Untreated vision problems can affect you to my good friend, the gentlelady is designed to spend scarce health care a child’s physical, educational, and from Wisconsin. And I think that we’ve dollars in the wisest manner possible. emotional development. That is why hit a home run here for the last hour A portion of the grant funds will also for many years, as my good friend from and a half, thanks to you both. be used to increase education and Staten Island has pointed out, we have Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I awareness of vision disorders so that fought for legislation to set up a grant continue to reserve the balance of my the warning signs can be recognized program to provide comprehensive eye time. and any problems can be detected in a exams and the necessary follow-up care Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am timely fashion. for children whose families do not have pleased to yield 4 minutes to the lead During the committee consideration the resources or access to such care. author of this bill, the gentleman from of this legislation, we made several The Center for Disease Control states Texas (Mr. GENE GREEN). changes in the underlying bill. Specifi- that approximately 1.8 million children Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam cally, we clarified that the Secretary under the age of 18 are blind or have Speaker, I’d like to thank my col- should consult with professional and some form of visual impairment. For- league on our Energy and Commerce patient organizations when developing tunately, vision loss can be avoided Committee and Health Subcommittee the criteria associated with the grant with early diagnosis and treatment. for allowing me to rush in from the air- program’s operations and data collec- That is not so revealing, is it? On any port to be able to put a statement on tion. This amendment also specifies an such disease, early vision, early prob- this bill. authorization level of $65 million over 5 lems affecting vision, early problems I rise, obviously, in support of H.R. years and includes a State-matching affecting hearing, early problems of de- 507, the Vision Care for Kids Act. This requirement of 25 percent. tection of teeth, et cetera, et cetera, bill has been crafted in a very bipar- The compromise could not have been many of these visual deficits are tisan fashion with the leadership of my developed without the dedication of caught only after they have impaired colleagues, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. key members of the vision community, the child’s early and most critical edu- PASCRELL, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. ENGEL, including the American Academy of cation. That’s the rub. and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I’d like to Ophthalmology, the American Opto- Eye health has a direct impact on thank them for their dedication to metric Association, the Vision Council learning and achievement. That’s the children’s vision issues in this legisla- of America, and Prevent Blindness core of the fight that we have waged. It tion in particular. America.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:46 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.064 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11530 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 As a founding member of the Con- ceded it are prime examples of bipar- non-black children were 47 percent more likely gressional Vision Caucus, I am particu- tisan cooperation. than Hispanic children—and 59 percent more larly pleased to see this bill on the I urge my colleagues to support this likely than black children—to have received House floor today and consider it a bill and those that have preceded it. eye care in the last year. In addition, the study milestone for our very young caucus. And I also thank the gentleman from showed that uninsured black or Hispanic chil- In 2003, I joined my colleagues DAVID New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) for his as- dren were less likely than uninsured children PRICE, ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, and PAT sistance in expeditiously, yet com- of other races or ethnicities to have corrective TIBERI in establishing the Congres- prehensively, managing the nine vital lenses. sional Vision Caucus. Today the Vision important and bipartisan health bills Madam speaker, we have to do better on Caucus is comprised of more than 100 that were before us this afternoon. providing care to these communities and giv- Members of the House, both Republican Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Madam ing these communities the healthcare profes- and Democrat, House Members and Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. sionals to deliverer such care. To date, the Senators. While our initial goal was to 507, the Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007. current enrollment percentages of African- raise the awareness of vision disorders This issue is simple, Madam Speaker, kids American and Hispanic students in optometry in Congress, the caucus has developed can’t learn if they can’t see. Providing early vi- school is dismal at best. In the United States, and endorsed two key pieces of vision sion screening for our nation’s children will only 3.5 percent of currently enrolled optom- legislation, including the Vision Care make sure they are all ready to learn when etry students are African American. Hispanics for Kids Act before us today. they enter school and the Vision Care for Kids do not fare much better, when including the It is particularly gratifying to see Act will help provide states with the means to InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico, the our efforts result in legislative success, offer this important care. enrollment of Hispanics in U.S. optometry and I thank the members of the Vision When I was in the Connecticut State Sen- schools and Canada is even lower than that of Caucus and the 152 cosponsors of this ate, I championed an initiative which made African Americans. legislation for their support. I would school-based vision screening a priority So Madam Speaker while I strongly support also like to thank Chairman DINGELL through the mandated reporting of pediatric vi- this bill we must do more to address these and Ranking Member BARTON of the sion screening on school health assessment disparities. Thus, the reason behind my out- Energy and Commerce Committee, as forms. The passage of today’s legislation will spoken wish to mandate vision care to the well as the chairman and ranking enhance my state’s ability to enhance vision State Child Health Insurance Program member of the Health Subcommittee, programs for children by providing a much (SCHIP) reauthorization. The lack of vision Mr. PALLONE and Mr. DEAL, for their needed federal stream of funding. Importantly, care for children can not be tolerated in this support of this legislation. it will allow Connecticut’s children to receive country and I look forward to working with the And I would also like to thank John followup care when uninsured children are Congress in bringing this issue to the forefront Ford and William Garner of the com- identified through my state’s existing vision of our debate around SCHIP. mittee’s majority staff for their exper- screening program. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I tise, as well as Ryan Long and Kath- The passage of today’s legislation is an- yield back the balance of my time. erine Martin of the minority staff for other example of how this Congress is actively The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. their willingness to work with us in a working to provide health services to our na- BERKLEY). The question is on the mo- bipartisan fashion on this legislation. tion’s children. This week, as the House con- tion offered by the gentlewoman from With that, I encourage my colleagues templates whether we should provide 10 mil- Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) that the to join us in passing this important bill lion American children with health insurance House suspend the rules and pass the to improve vision care for America’s through the SCHIP program, we should take bill, H.R. 507, as amended. children. today as an opportunity to affirm our commit- The question was taken; and (two- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, let ment to comprehensive health screening and thirds being in the affirmative) the me again, in closing, thank the spon- coverage for all American children. rules were suspended and the bill, as sors, Mr. GREEN and, of course, Mr. Madam Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to amended, was passed. PASCRELL for really helping us to get support H.R. 507 and yield back the balance A motion to reconsider was laid on to this point. I failed to mention Ms. of my time. the table. ROS-LEHTINEN before. She was instru- Mr. CLYBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise f mental as well, and Mr. SULLIVAN and today in strong support of H.R. 507 Care for Mr. ENGEL. Let me commend and Kids Act of 2007. As you know, this bill would RECESS thank my colleague Ms. BALDWIN for award grants to states to: (1) provide com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- her eloquence in shepherding all these prehensive eye examinations by a licensed ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair bills to the floor. optometrist or ophthalmologist for children declares the House in recess until ap- As it relates to this bill, early detec- identified by a licensed health care provider or proximately 6:30 p.m. today. tion, early diagnosis, and early treat- vision screener, with priority to children under Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 49 min- ment, we know that those are the mag- age nine; (2) provide treatment or services to utes p.m.), the House stood in recess ical things that have to happen in correct vision problems of such children; and until approximately 6:30 p.m. order for a child to lead a more for- (3) develop and disseminate educational ma- ward, healthy life. Without the access terials on recognizing signs of visual impair- f to the care that a child needs, we know ment in children. b 1830 that that life is going to be com- Madam Speaker, studies have shown that AFTER RECESS promised in some way, shape, or form. African-Americans were most likely to report I think that this bill helps to get us that they do not have a regular eye care pro- The recess having expired, the House to that point. I think it will help a lot fessional (21 percent). And Hispanics were was called to order by the Speaker pro of children who currently have no help least likely to have seen an eye care profes- tempore (Mrs. CAPPS) at 6 o’clock and and no access. sional in the last year (43 percent). 30 minutes p.m. I would also like to thank Ryan Madam Speaker, like many diseases, vision f McKee from my office, who has worked problems can disproportionately affect certain on this bill for several years in our ef- ethnic groups. For example, African-Ameri- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER forts. cans are five times more likely to have glau- PRO TEMPORE Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- coma, Hispanics are at the greatest risk for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ance of my time. cataracts, and myopia or near-sightedness is ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, in much more common among Asians than other will resume on motions to suspend the closing, visual impairments can have ethnic groups. rules previously postponed. lifelong consequences for children. As But the story doesn’t end there, a new study Votes will be taken in the following we have heard, this bill will help iden- by University of Michigan pediatricians sug- order: tify these impairments early so that gests that poor, uninsured, black and Hispanic H. Res. 738, by the yeas and nays; our kids can live up to their full poten- children are getting the least vision care serv- H.R. 2089, by the yeas and nays; tial. This bill and the others that pre- ices in this country. In all, non-Hispanic and H.R. 20, by the yeas and nays.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.067 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11531 The votes on H.R. 2295 and H. Con. Jackson (IL) Miller (MI) Scott (GA) b 1855 Res. 182 will be taken tomorrow. Jackson-Lee Miller (NC) Scott (VA) (TX) Miller, Gary Sensenbrenner Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- The first electronic vote will be con- Jefferson Miller, George Serrano ida and Mrs. JONES of Ohio changed ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Johnson (GA) Mitchell Sestak their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Johnson, Sam electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Mollohan Shadegg Mr. ABERCROMBIE changed his vote minutes votes. Jones (OH) Moore (KS) Shays Jordan Moore (WI) Shea-Porter from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘present.’’ Kagen f Moran (KS) Sherman So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Kanjorski Moran (VA) Shimkus tive) the rules were suspended and the Kaptur Murphy (CT) Shuler resolution was agreed to. EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE Keller Murphy, Patrick Shuster HOUSE REGARDING SYRIA’S CON- Kennedy Murphy, Tim Simpson The result of the vote was announced TINUED INTERFERENCE IN THE Kildee Myrick Sires as above recorded. AFFAIRS OF LEBANON Kilpatrick Napolitano Skelton A motion to reconsider was laid on Kind Neugebauer Slaughter the table. King (IA) Nunes The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Smith (NE) Stated for: finished business is the vote on the mo- King (NY) Oberstar Smith (NJ) Kingston Obey Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, on tion to suspend the rules and agree to Smith (TX) Kirk Olver Snyder rollcall No. 961, had I been present, I would the resolution, H. Res. 738, on which Klein (FL) Ortiz Solis have voted ‘‘yea.’’ the yeas and nays were ordered. Kline (MN) Pallone Space The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Knollenberg Pascrell Spratt f tion. Kuhl (NY) Payne Stark LaHood Pearce Stearns LOUISIANA ARMED SERVICES The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lamborn Pence Stupak VETERANS POST OFFICE question is on the motion offered by Lampson Perlmutter Sullivan Langevin the gentleman from New York (Mr. Peterson (MN) Sutton The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Lantos Petri ACKERMAN) that the House suspend the Tanner finished business is the vote on the mo- Latham Pitts Tauscher rules and agree to the resolution, H. LaTourette tion to suspend the rules and pass the Platts Taylor Res. 738. Lee Poe bill, H.R. 2089, on which the yeas and Terry Levin Pomeroy The vote was taken by electronic de- Thompson (CA) nays were ordered. Lewis (GA) Porter vice, and there were—yeas 375, nays 5, Thompson (MS) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Lewis (KY) Price (GA) Thornberry answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 50, as Linder Price (NC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Tiahrt follows: Lipinski Putnam question is on the motion offered by Tiberi LoBiondo Radanovich [Roll No. 961] Tierney the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Loebsack Rahall Towns DAVIS) that the House suspend the YEAS—375 Lofgren, Zoe Ramstad Turner Ackerman Cardoza Fallin Lucas Rangel rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2089. Udall (CO) Aderholt Carnahan Farr Lungren, Daniel Regula This will be a 5-minute vote. Udall (NM) Akin Carney Fattah E. Rehberg The vote was taken by electronic de- Upton Allen Carter Feeney Mack Reichert Van Hollen vice, and there were—yeas 383, nays 0, Altmire Castle Ferguson Mahoney (FL) Renzi ´ not voting 48, as follows: Andrews Castor Filner Manzullo Reynolds Velazquez Arcuri Chabot Flake Markey Richardson Visclosky [Roll No. 962] Baca Chandler Forbes Walberg Marshall Rodriguez YEAS—383 Bachmann Clarke Fortenberry Matheson Rogers (AL) Walden (OR) Bachus Clay Fossella Matsui Rogers (MI) Walsh (NY) Abercrombie Burton (IN) Diaz-Balart, L. Baird Cleaver Foxx Ackerman Butterfield Diaz-Balart, M. McCarthy (CA) Rohrabacher Walz (MN) Baker Clyburn Frank (MA) Aderholt Buyer Dicks McCarthy (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Wamp Baldwin Coble Franks (AZ) Akin Calvert Dingell McCaul (TX) Roskam Wasserman Barrett (SC) Cohen Frelinghuysen Alexander Camp (MI) Doggett McCollum (MN) Ross Schultz Barrow Cole (OK) Gallegly Allen Campbell (CA) Donnelly McCotter Watson Bartlett (MD) Conyers Garrett (NJ) Rothman Altmire Cannon Doolittle McCrery Roybal-Allard Watt Barton (TX) Cooper Gerlach Waxman Andrews Cantor Doyle Becerra Costa Giffords McGovern Royce Arcuri Capito Drake Welch (VT) Berkley Courtney Gilchrest McHenry Ruppersberger Baca Capps Dreier Westmoreland Berman Cramer Gillibrand McHugh Rush Bachmann Capuano Duncan Wexler Berry Crenshaw Gingrey McIntyre Ryan (OH) Bachus Cardoza Edwards Biggert Crowley Gohmert McKeon Ryan (WI) Wicker Baird Carnahan Ehlers Bilbray Cuellar Gonzalez McMorris Salazar Wilson (NM) Baker Carney Ellsworth Bilirakis Culberson Goode Rodgers Sali Wilson (SC) Baldwin Carter Emanuel Bishop (GA) Davis (AL) Goodlatte McNerney Sanchez, Loretta Wolf Barrett (SC) Castle Emerson Bishop (NY) Davis (CA) Granger McNulty Sarbanes Wu Barrow Castor Engel Blackburn Davis (IL) Green, Al Meek (FL) Saxton Wynn Bartlett (MD) Chabot English (PA) Blumenauer Davis (KY) Green, Gene Meeks (NY) Schiff Yarmuth Barton (TX) Chandler Eshoo Blunt Davis, David Grijalva Michaud Schmidt Young (AK) Becerra Clarke Etheridge Boehner Davis, Lincoln Hall (NY) Miller (FL) Schwartz Young (FL) Berkley Clay Everett Bonner Davis, Tom Hall (TX) Berman Cleaver Fallin Bono Deal (GA) Hare NAYS—5 Berry Clyburn Farr Boren DeFazio Harman Biggert Coble Fattah Boswell DeGette Hastings (FL) Hinchey McDermott Waters Bilbray Cohen Feeney Boucher Delahunt Hastings (WA) Jones (NC) Paul Bilirakis Cole (OK) Ferguson Boustany DeLauro Hayes Bishop (GA) Conyers Filner Boyd (FL) Dent Heller ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Bishop (NY) Cooper Flake Boyda (KS) Diaz-Balart, L. Hensarling Abercrombie Blackburn Costa Forbes Brady (TX) Diaz-Balart, M. Herger Blumenauer Costello Fortenberry Braley (IA) Dicks Herseth Sandlin NOT VOTING—50 Blunt Courtney Fossella Broun (GA) Dingell Higgins Boehner Cramer Foxx Brown (SC) Doggett Hill Alexander Johnson, E. B. Pickering Bonner Crenshaw Frank (MA) Brown, Corrine Donnelly Hinojosa Bean Kucinich Pryce (OH) Bono Crowley Franks (AZ) Brown-Waite, Doolittle Hirono Bishop (UT) Larsen (WA) Reyes Boren Cuellar Frelinghuysen Ginny Doyle Hobson Boozman Larson (CT) Rogers (KY) Boswell Culberson Gallegly Buchanan Drake Hodes Brady (PA) Lewis (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Boucher Davis (AL) Garrett (NJ) Burgess Dreier Hoekstra Carson Lowey T. Boustany Davis (CA) Gerlach Burton (IN) Duncan Holden Conaway Lynch Schakowsky Boyd (FL) Davis (IL) Giffords Butterfield Edwards Holt Costello Maloney (NY) Sessions Boyda (KS) Davis (KY) Gillibrand Buyer Ehlers Honda Cubin Marchant Smith (WA) Brady (TX) Davis, David Gingrey Calvert Ellsworth Hooley Cummings Melancon Souder Braley (IA) Davis, Lincoln Gohmert Camp (MI) Emanuel Hoyer Ellison Mica Tancredo Broun (GA) Davis, Tom Gonzalez Campbell (CA) Emerson Hulshof Gordon Murtha Weiner Brown (SC) Deal (GA) Goode Cannon Engel Hunter Graves Musgrave Weldon (FL) Brown, Corrine DeFazio Goodlatte Cantor English (PA) Inglis (SC) Gutierrez Nadler Weller Brown-Waite, DeGette Granger Capito Eshoo Inslee Hastert Neal (MA) Whitfield Ginny Delahunt Green, Al Capps Etheridge Israel Jindal Pastor Wilson (OH) Buchanan DeLauro Green, Gene Capuano Everett Issa Johnson (IL) Peterson (PA) Woolsey Burgess Dent Grijalva

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.069 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11532 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 Hall (NY) Matheson Rush Weiner Weller Wilson (OH) Hastert McCarthy (CA) Ryan (OH) Hall (TX) Matsui Ryan (OH) Weldon (FL) Whitfield Woolsey Hastings (FL) McCarthy (NY) Ryan (WI) Hare McCarthy (CA) Ryan (WI) Hastings (WA) McCaul (TX) Salazar Harman McCarthy (NY) Salazar ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Hayes McCollum (MN) Sali Hastert McCaul (TX) Sali The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Heller McCotter Sanchez, Loretta Hastings (FL) McCollum (MN) Sanchez, Loretta the vote). Members are advised 2 min- Hensarling McCrery Sarbanes Herger McDermott Saxton Hastings (WA) McCotter Sarbanes utes remain in this vote. Hayes McCrery Saxton Herseth Sandlin McGovern Schakowsky Higgins McHenry Schiff Heller McDermott Schakowsky b 1903 Hensarling McGovern Schiff Hill McHugh Schmidt Herger McHenry Schmidt So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Hinchey McIntyre Schwartz Hinojosa McKeon Scott (GA) Herseth Sandlin McHugh Schwartz tive) the rules were suspended and the Hirono McMorris Scott (VA) Higgins McIntyre Scott (GA) bill was passed. Hobson Rodgers Sensenbrenner Hill McKeon Scott (VA) Hodes McNerney Serrano Hinchey McMorris Sensenbrenner The result of the vote was announced Rodgers Hoekstra McNulty Sestak Hinojosa Serrano as above recorded. Hirono McNerney Holden Meek (FL) Shadegg Sestak Hobson McNulty A motion to reconsider was laid on Holt Meeks (NY) Shays Shadegg Hodes Meek (FL) the table. Honda Mica Shea-Porter Shays Hoekstra Meeks (NY) Hooley Michaud Sherman Shea-Porter Holden Mica f Hoyer Miller (FL) Shimkus Sherman Holt Michaud Hulshof Miller (MI) Shuler Honda Miller (FL) Shimkus MELANIE BLOCKER-STOKES POST- Hunter Miller (NC) Shuster Hooley Miller (MI) Shuler PARTUM DEPRESSION RESEARCH Inglis (SC) Miller, Gary Simpson Hoyer Miller (NC) Shuster AND CARE ACT Inslee Miller, George Sires Hulshof Miller, Gary Simpson Israel Mitchell Skelton Hunter Miller, George Sires The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Issa Mollohan Slaughter Inglis (SC) Mitchell Skelton finished business is the vote on the mo- Jackson (IL) Moore (KS) Smith (NE) Jackson-Lee Moore (WI) Smith (NJ) Inslee Mollohan Slaughter tion to suspend the rules and pass the Israel Moore (KS) Smith (NE) (TX) Moran (KS) Smith (TX) Issa Moore (WI) Smith (NJ) bill, H.R. 20, as amended, on which the Jefferson Moran (VA) Snyder Johnson (GA) Murphy (CT) Solis Jackson (IL) Moran (KS) Smith (TX) yeas and nays were ordered. Johnson, Sam Murphy, Patrick Space Jackson-Lee Moran (VA) Snyder The Clerk read the title of the bill. Jones (NC) Murphy, Tim Spratt (TX) Murphy (CT) Solis The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Jones (OH) Myrick Stark Jefferson Murphy, Patrick Space Jordan Napolitano Stearns Johnson (GA) Murphy, Tim Spratt question is on the motion offered by Kagen Neugebauer Stupak Johnson, Sam Myrick Stark the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. Kanjorski Nunes Sullivan Jones (NC) Napolitano Stearns BALDWIN) that the House suspend the Kaptur Oberstar Sutton Jones (OH) Neugebauer Stupak rules and pass the bill, H.R. 20, as Keller Obey Tanner Jordan Nunes Sutton Kennedy Olver Tauscher Kagen Oberstar amended. Tanner Kildee Ortiz Taylor Kanjorski Obey Tauscher This will be a 5-minute vote. Kilpatrick Pallone Terry Kaptur Olver Taylor The vote was taken by electronic de- Kind Pascrell Thompson (CA) Keller Ortiz Terry King (IA) Payne Thompson (MS) Kennedy Pallone vice, and there were—yeas 382, nays 3, Thompson (CA) not voting 46, as follows: King (NY) Pearce Thornberry Kildee Pascrell Thompson (MS) Kingston Pence Tiahrt Kilpatrick Paul Thornberry [Roll No. 963] Kirk Perlmutter Tiberi Kind Payne Tiahrt YEAS—382 Klein (FL) Peterson (MN) Tierney King (IA) Pearce Tiberi Kline (MN) Petri Towns King (NY) Pence Tierney Abercrombie Buyer Dingell Knollenberg Pitts Turner Kingston Perlmutter Towns Ackerman Calvert Doggett Kuhl (NY) Platts Udall (CO) Peterson (MN) Kirk Turner Aderholt Camp (MI) Donnelly LaHood Poe Udall (NM) Klein (FL) Petri Akin Campbell (CA) Doolittle Udall (CO) Lamborn Pomeroy Upton Kline (MN) Pitts Alexander Cannon Doyle Udall (NM) Lampson Porter Van Hollen Knollenberg Platts Allen Cantor Drake Upton Langevin Price (GA) Vela´ zquez Kuhl (NY) Poe Altmire Capito Dreier Van Hollen Lantos Price (NC) Visclosky LaHood Pomeroy Andrews Capps Duncan Vela´ zquez Latham Putnam Walberg Lamborn Porter Arcuri Capuano Edwards Visclosky LaTourette Rahall Walden (OR) Lampson Price (GA) Baca Cardoza Ehlers Lee Ramstad Walsh (NY) Walberg Langevin Price (NC) Bachmann Carnahan Ellsworth Levin Rangel Walz (MN) Walden (OR) Lantos Putnam Bachus Carney Emanuel Lewis (GA) Regula Wamp Walsh (NY) Latham Rahall Baird Carter Emerson Lewis (KY) Rehberg Wasserman Walz (MN) LaTourette Ramstad Baker Castle Engel Linder Reichert Schultz Lee Rangel Wamp Baldwin Castor English (PA) Lipinski Renzi Waters Levin Regula Wasserman Barrett (SC) Chabot Eshoo LoBiondo Reynolds Watson Lewis (GA) Rehberg Schultz Barrow Chandler Etheridge Loebsack Richardson Watt Lewis (KY) Reichert Waters Bartlett (MD) Clarke Everett Lofgren, Zoe Rodriguez Waxman Linder Renzi Watt Barton (TX) Clay Fallin Lowey Rogers (AL) Westmoreland Lipinski Reynolds Waxman Becerra Cleaver Farr Lucas Rogers (MI) Wexler LoBiondo Richardson Welch (VT) Berkley Clyburn Fattah Lungren, Daniel Rohrabacher Wicker Loebsack Rodriguez Westmoreland Berman Coble Feeney E. Ros-Lehtinen Wilson (NM) Lofgren, Zoe Rogers (AL) Wexler Berry Cohen Ferguson Mack Roskam Wilson (SC) Lowey Rogers (MI) Wicker Biggert Cole (OK) Filner Mahoney (FL) Ross Wolf Lucas Rohrabacher Wilson (NM) Bilbray Conyers Forbes Manzullo Rothman Wu Lungren, Daniel Ros-Lehtinen Wilson (SC) Bilirakis Cooper Fortenberry Markey Roybal-Allard Wynn E. Roskam Wolf Bishop (GA) Costa Fossella Marshall Royce Yarmuth Mack Ross Wu Bishop (NY) Costello Foxx Matheson Ruppersberger Young (AK) Mahoney (FL) Rothman Wynn Blackburn Courtney Frank (MA) Matsui Rush Young (FL) Manzullo Roybal-Allard Yarmuth Blumenauer Cramer Franks (AZ) Markey Royce Young (AK) Blunt Crenshaw Frelinghuysen NAYS—3 Marshall Ruppersberger Young (FL) Boehner Crowley Gallegly Bonner Cuellar Garrett (NJ) Broun (GA) Flake Paul NOT VOTING—48 Bono Culberson Gerlach Boren Davis (AL) Giffords NOT VOTING—46 Bean Johnson, E. B. Pickering Boswell Davis (CA) Gilchrest Bean Johnson, E. B. Peterson (PA) Bishop (UT) Kucinich Pryce (OH) Boucher Davis (IL) Gillibrand Bishop (UT) Kucinich Pickering Boozman Larsen (WA) Radanovich Boustany Davis (KY) Gingrey Boozman Larsen (WA) Brady (PA) Larson (CT) Boyd (FL) Davis, David Gohmert Pryce (OH) Reyes Brady (PA) Larson (CT) Carson Lewis (CA) Boyda (KS) Davis, Lincoln Gonzalez Radanovich Rogers (KY) Carson Lewis (CA) Conaway Lynch Brady (TX) Davis, Tom Goode Reyes Sa´ nchez, Linda Conaway Lynch Cubin Maloney (NY) Braley (IA) Deal (GA) Goodlatte Rogers (KY) T. Cubin Maloney (NY) Cummings Marchant Brown (SC) DeFazio Granger Sa´ nchez, Linda Sessions Cummings Marchant Ellison Melancon Brown, Corrine DeGette Green, Al T. Smith (WA) Ellison Melancon Gilchrest Murtha Brown-Waite, Delahunt Green, Gene Sessions Souder Gordon Murtha Gordon Musgrave Ginny DeLauro Grijalva Smith (WA) Sullivan Graves Musgrave Graves Nadler Buchanan Dent Hall (NY) Souder Gutierrez Nadler Gutierrez Neal (MA) Tancredo Burgess Diaz-Balart, L. Hall (TX) Jindal Neal (MA) Tancredo Jindal Pastor Watson Burton (IN) Diaz-Balart, M. Hare Johnson (IL) Pastor Weiner Johnson (IL) Peterson (PA) Butterfield Dicks Harman

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:46 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.034 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11533 Welch (VT) Weller Wilson (OH) REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER I know this because just last week I Weldon (FL) Whitfield Woolsey AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 visited St. Joseph’s Hospital, the neo- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- natal unit. We heard stories from The SPEAKER pro tempore (during imous consent for my name to be re- young mothers talk about children who the vote). Members are advised there moved as a cosponsor of H. Res. 106. have been saved and, yes, talk about are 2 minutes remaining on this vote. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there those who have not been saved because objection to the request of the gen- they could not enroll in the SCHIP pro- 1910 b tleman from Arkansas? gram. So (two-thirds being in the affirma- There was no objection. Why in the world would we suffer a veto to deny our children a mere $35 tive) the rules were suspended and the f bill, as amended, was passed. billion to cover them for preventative The result of the vote was announced REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER health care? as above recorded. AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 I ask my colleagues to overturn this A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. BOYD of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I veto, and I join the Congressional the table. ask unanimous consent to have my Black Caucus to ensure that that hap- name removed as a cosponsor for H. pens. The fight is for our children. We f Res. 106. cannot yield. PERSONAL EXPLANATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there f objection to the request of the gen- b 1915 Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam tleman from Florida? Speaker, I would like to submit this statement There was no objection. GOD & CENSORSHIP for the RECORD and regret that I was not f (Mr. POE asked and was given per- present to vote on rollcall vote Nos. 961, 962, mission to address the House for 1 and 963. Had I been present, I would have REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER minute.) voted: AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, good news. ‘‘Yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 961 on H. Res. Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, I request That which has been removed has been 738 expressing the sense of the House of unanimous consent that my name be returned. That which has been Representatives regarding the Government of removed as a cosponsor of H. Res. 106. censored is censored no more. Let me Syria’s continued interference in the internal The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there explain. affairs of Lebanon; ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. objection to the request of the gen- The Architect of the Capitol took it 962 on H.R. 2089, to designate the facility of tleman from California? upon himself to remove references of the United States Postal Service located at There was no objection. God from the official certificates that 701 Loyola Avenue in New Orleans, Lou- f accompany flags that are flown over isiana, as the ‘‘Louisiana Armed Services Vet- the Capitol. These flags and certifi- erans Post Office’’; and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER cates are given to schools, citizens, and No. 963 on H.R. 20, to provide for research AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 the military. Some Members of Con- on, and services for individuals with, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, gress, for example, request the words postpartum depression and psychosis. I ask unanimous consent that my name ‘‘God’’ and ‘‘Country’’ to be incor- f be withdrawn as a cosponsor of H. Res. porated into the certificate. However, 106. the word ‘‘God’’ was unilaterally REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there stricken and censored from the docu- AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 objection to the request of the gen- ment by the Architect. But those days AND H. RES. 610 tleman from Georgia? are over. The Architect will now allow Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I ask There was no objection. the word ‘‘God’’ on such certificates. unanimous consent that I be removed f The national motto is ‘‘In God We Trust.’’ We pledge allegiance saying as a cosponsor from H. Res. 106 and H. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Res. 610. ‘‘one Nation under God.’’ Our history is The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Penn- based upon a belief in the Supreme sylvania. Mr. Speaker, the rules of the Being. And much of this Capitol has MITCHELL). Is there objection to the re- quest of the gentlewoman from Michi- House do not allow me to remove my- references to the Almighty. gan? self from cosponsor at this time of H.R. Mr. Speaker, many Americans are There was no objection. 811, but this statement serves that I am tired of paranoia government censor- not to be perceived as a cosponsor of ship of God, and consider attempts to f this bill at this time. remove God from America a violation f of their constitutional rights. Thank REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER God. AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 OVERRIDING THE VETO ON SCHIP And that’s just the way it is. Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked f mous consent to have my name re- and was given permission to address SPECIAL ORDERS moved as a cosponsor from H. Res. 106. the House for 1 minute and to revise The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and extend her remarks.) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under objection to the request of the gen- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- tleman from Arkansas? Speaker, in a little less than 72 hours, uary 18, 2007, and under a previous There was no objection. this House will have the opportunity to order of the House, the following Mem- make one of the most definitive and bers will be recognized for 5 minutes f powerful stands for the Nation’s chil- each. dren. f REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Let me go on record by indicating AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 that this Nation has over a period of IRAQ WAR Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee. time mistreated her children. Now we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent have the opportunity to insure millions previous order of the House, the gentle- to have my name removed as a cospon- of children with health coverage woman from California (Ms. WATERS) is sor of H. Res. 106. through the SCHIP program, a pro- recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there gram now that has seen itself last for a Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, Mem- objection to the request of the gen- decade of success in preventing dev- bers, last Friday, Retired Lieutenant tleman from Tennessee? astating health conditions for young General Ricardo Sanchez, who led U.S. There was no objection. children. forces in Iraq following the invasion in

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.035 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11534 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 2003, became the latest in a growing national Studies points out, we have cently at Veterans National Cemetery list of retired military officers who not addressed the degree to which all in Houston, where mothers like Anna harshly criticize the war in Iraq. He elements of the Iraqi security forces, who had children killed in Iraq and Af- said that the United States is ‘‘living a from the Prime Minister’s office down, ghanistan were being honored. We call nightmare with no end in sight.’’ Gen- have links to Shiite efforts to retain those noble women Gold Star Mothers. eral Sanchez also lambasted the latest and expand power and carry out sec- Anna Valentine’s son is buried on that strategy in Iraq calling it, again, ‘‘a tarian cleansing in mixed areas. hallowed ground of the fallen in Hous- desperate attempt by the administra- On the other hand, the bottom-up ton, Texas. tion that has not accepted the political reconciliation that Bush brags about is Corporal Valentine was killed along and economic realities of this war.’’ arming and empowering the Sunni mi- with two other soldiers on September These startling revelations from the litias in Anbar province and elsewhere. 18 in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, when an IED, highest ranks of our military should This is, as a recent article in the Econ- an improvised explosive device, deto- shake us to our very core. The man omist suggests, a recipe for civil war nated near him. who was personally responsible for con- and only serves to undermine the cen- Mr. Speaker, you understand the use ducting the war in Iraq is trying to tral government of Iraq. of an IED by America’s enemy is a cow- convince us that we should have no These irresponsible and dangerous ard’s way of fighting the war. These en- faith in the administration now waging tactics not only harm future prospects emies rant and rave and preach hate in the war. for stability in Iraq, but seriously the name of religion, but they cover General Sanchez went on to say, erode our standing in the Middle East their faces with masks and hide in ‘‘There has been a glaring unfortunate and larger international community. caves and dark, dusty ditches. They are display of incompetent strategic lead- I would like to commend General afraid to come out in the open and face ership within our national leaders,’’ Sanchez for speaking out against the the American soldier, so our enemy and that ‘‘the American people must Bush administration. But how many detonates remote-controlled bombs. hold them accountable.’’ more General Sanchezes will it take Corporal Donald Valentine III comes But, General Sanchez, how can the before the last Congressperson turns from a military family. His father, American people hold their elected of- against the occupation of Iraq? How Donald II, is a Navy veteran. His broth- ficials accountable? As we all know, many more investigations of er Daniel wanted to enlist to be with they can make a lot of noise by calling Blackwater’s abuse, of Halliburton’s his brother Donald in Iraq, and Daniel, congressional offices, writing letters, fraud, how many more reports of our 19, still intends to join the military. and attending marches; but at the end overstretched military at its breaking Mr. Speaker, America owes much to of the day, the American people hold point, or about the damage our occupa- families like the Valentines. their elected officials accountable at tion is doing to our international Donald was married 1 year to Lucia, the ballot box. standing? How much more of this de- who said Donald had all the qualities To my colleagues in the House of bate do we need before our national any girl would want. She had talked to Representatives, our constituents have leaders accept that the Iraq war is ac- Donald on their first anniversary, 3 tually making our country less safe? already made up their minds. An over- days before his death in Iraq. Corporal For the good of this great Nation and whelming majority of people think it Valentine told his family that, if he did for the good of Iraq, it is time to bring was a mistake to invade Iraq and be- our troops home and end the occupa- not survive the war, they should stay lieve that setting a timetable for with- tion of Iraq. strong. He is the 91st fallen drawal is the correct course of action. Mr. Speaker and Members, I know servicemember with ties to the Hous- Most Democrats and Republicans agree that there is an attempt to put a good ton area to have been killed in Iraq or that an open-ended occupation of Iraq face on the surge and to try and make Afghanistan. is an awful idea. But the Iraqi people us believe that the surge is working, Corporal Donald Valentine was as- don’t want us there, and we have no but just read your newspapers every signed to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infan- timetable for withdrawal. day and see the number of lives that try Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infan- What do we have if not an open-ended are being lost, not only of our own sol- try Division of the Stryker Brigade occupation? What more do we need to diers, but of the Iraqis. Combat Team from Fort Lewis, Wash- learn before deciding that this war ington. must be brought to a halt? Day after f Being from a military family, he day, the grim realities unfolding in CORPORAL DONALD E. VALENTINE moved around a lot as a child. He lived Iraq paint a picture of futility and mis- III—U.S. ARMY in Florida most of his life and in Idaho, management. More lives are lost, more The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a but wanted to be buried in ‘‘Big H,’’ as money is squandered, and Iraq falls previous order of the House, the gen- he called Houston, Texas, because of deeper and deeper into chaos and civil tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- many reasons. One of those reasons war. nized for 5 minutes. was because he spent so much time President Bush has had our military Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘The soldier growing up with his grandparents who in pursuit of a victory that is perpet- is the Army, and wars may be fought live in Houston. Mr. Speaker, Donald’s ually ‘‘just around the corner.’’ Well, with weapons, but they are won by grandparents, Thomas and Lupe Cor- we have been around the corner and men. While we mourn those men who tez, and his other grandmother Geneva back again. There is no victory to be die, we should thank God such men Fernandez, survive their grandson. found. The time to end this debacle has ever lived.’’ These are the words of As a grandfather of five with two long since passed. The United States General George Patton in World War more grandkids on the way, I think it military presence has reinforced in the II. would be a most difficult task to bury minds of the Iraqis the most damaging Mr. Speaker, one of those soldiers a grandson in the vigor of their youth. lesson an emerging nation can learn: was Corporal Donald E. Valentine III of In the official statement on Donald’s that problems are solved with bullets the United States Army. He was born death, the family said, ‘‘Donald and bombs instead of compromise and in Houston, Texas, on March 5, 1986. touched the lives of so many with his cooperation. Instead of encouraging Donald Valentine joined the United big heart. We will cherish the beautiful compromise and fostering cooperation States Army because of the 9/11 attack memories we shared with you. You among the various warring tribes, we on this country. made us so very proud. Now heaven has have done the exact opposite. We con- His mother Anna said, ‘‘My husband another hero. And, continue to watch tinue to spend billions of dollars blind- and I were behind Donald 100 percent. I over us as an angel in heaven.’’ ly arming Iraqis who volunteer to serve was so proud of him no matter what he On September 28, 2007, taps played for in the Iraqi security forces with no ever did. He made me very proud to be the last time as 21 guns saluted this thought as to where their loyalties his mother.’’ Words from another of American soldier. This is a photograph might lie when we hand them weapons. America’s Gold Star Mothers. of Donald Valentine III. On one hand, as Anthony Cordesman I met Anna Valentine and many A statement has been credited to one of the Center for Strategic and Inter- members of the Valentine family re- of Rome’s centurions when he told his

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.077 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11535 troops, ‘‘How you yet live will echo Turkey is aiding in the development of me back in October of 2000. He said, we throughout eternity.’’ Corporal Valen- Lockheed Martin’s F–35 Lightning were away from home in a place that tine lived a short but faithful life to fighter. I can testify to the significant really was awfully strange for a 21- the things that were important to him: importance of sustaining positive rela- year-old. And then we picked up our family and country. He was 21 when he tions with Turkey, because the final newspapers one morning and there’s a was killed. assemblage of the aforementioned air- big hole in the side of a United States Mr. Speaker, General George Patton craft will, in fact, take place at Lock- ship, the USS Cole which was bombed was right about such warriors. We heed Martin’s Ft. Worth plant which is in October of 2000. The tension was should thank God that such men as very near my district in North Texas. mounting daily. Other attacks were a Corporal Donald Valentine III died and These are important developments in possibility. And then all hell broke lived. the war on terror and now is not the loose outside the base. There was pro- And that’s just the way it is. time to compromise these efforts. tests, there was shouting, there were f But more importantly, Mr. Speaker, people yelling at us at the gate. None this resolution, this resolution is ill The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a of us were allowed off the base. And timed and ill suited for a country at previous order of the House, the gentle- why? Because the House of Representa- war. What will happen to the transport tives was going to take up the Arme- woman from California (Ms. LEE) is of goods, fuel, food, fiber through Tur- recognized for 5 minutes. nian genocide resolution. key into northern Iraq? Mr. Speaker, this constituent was my (Ms. LEE addressed the House. Her And if those shipments, if those ship- son. He asked me then, Dad, why is remarks will appear hereafter in the ments of food, fuel and fiber are de- Congress making things tougher for us Extensions of Remarks.) layed or ended by the Turks, who wins over here? I didn’t have an answer for f and who loses? him now and I don’t have an answer for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Mr. Speaker, I will submit that the him now. President Clinton did not previous order of the House, the gen- average American probably doesn’t support this bill in 2000. Majority Lead- tleman from North Carolina (Mr. know the answer to that question. It’s er Armey refused to allow it to come to JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. not that they’re indifferent, but they the floor. Don’t make life tougher for (Mr. JONES of North Carolina ad- just don’t know if there’s going to be a our soldiers. We’re a country at war. dressed the House. His remarks will ap- winner or a loser. The average Turk, Let’s act like it for once. pear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- while he may care, is really just pretty f marks.) mad about it all. PERU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT f But, Mr. Speaker, I would submit it is the Iraqi citizen who is on our side The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a b 1930 who will lose. They will be denied sus- previous order of the House, the gen- tenance. They will be denied food for ICHAUD) is IN OPPOSITION TO RESOLUTION tleman from Maine (Mr. M their family. They will be denied fuel recognized for 5 minutes. REGARDING ARMENIA to heat their homes in the coming win- Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ter in the northern part of Iraq, in a coming days Congress will consider the previous order of the House, the gen- country that has been ravaged by war. Peru Free Trade Agreement. I rise to- tleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) is Well, if Iraqis who are friendly to us night to ask why are we in such a rush recognized for 5 minutes. are likely to be hurt, what about the to approve a flawed and misguided Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I want enemy in Iraq? Well, Mr. Speaker, they trade policy. to come to the floor of the House to- may be the indirect winner because The Peru Free Trade Agreement night and add my voice to a lot of my after all, we know they love chaos; and doesn’t enjoy the support of any of the colleagues in opposition to the dan- anything that increases disorder in constituencies which it’s supposed to gerous resolution condemning Turkey Iraq’s fragile social system benefits our benefit. No labor unions vocally are for reported atrocities against the Ar- enemy. out supporting this agreement. Why menian people. Everyone regrets what Mr. Speaker, I am not connecting would they? The labor standards are happened at the end of the First World dots that have not already been con- unenforceable. It doesn’t protect ‘‘buy War; but, Mr. Speaker, we are in the nected. Right as we left before the Au- America.’’ It promotes off-shoring of midst of a very complicated war, a gust recess the majority whip was our industries. complicated war in which every ally is quoted as saying if things go well in The Peru Free Trade Agreement is valuable to our war effort. Iraq, it’s bad for us; it’s bad for our ma- just like the NAFTA-CAFTA frame- This resolution, Mr. Speaker, this jority party. work. NAFTA has cost Maine over 23 resolution has the potential to inflict Mr. Speaker, sadly, then we’ve seen percent of our manufacturing base. The damage on the United States-Turkish several times during the month of Sep- new labor environmental language will relationship such that it would be very tember where it does seem like some- do nothing to improve the situation. difficult to repair it, and this should be times they’re invested in defeat. The Bush administration claims that at the forefront of our minds as we con- But who really bears the brunt is the the agreement will improve labor sider bringing to the floor for a vote. United States soldier. And, Mr. Speak- standards in Peru and, in the next I am concerned about this resolution, er, this is not just a theoretical con- breath, Tom Donahue, president of the and I urge the Speaker not to allow cern. October 2000, same bill, conflicts United States Chamber of Commerce these actions. are a little bit different. Northern states that he is ‘‘encouraged by assur- I am asking us to consider the long- watch, keeping the Iraqis from attack- ances that the labor provisions cannot lasting negative effects that this reso- ing the Kurds. Those planes in north- be read to require compliance with the lution could have on our foreign policy ern Iraq to enforce the no-fly zone and ILO conventions.’’ interests. The last thing we need is for keep Saddam from attacking the So why are we rushing to approve an American ally to stray from the Kurds, those F–16s flew out of Turkey such a toothless measure? path of victory in Iraq, and with Presi- and they kept watch every day of every Why is Congress moving so fast to dent Abdullah Gul threatening to with- week during what we now know as approve a trade policy which has not draw Turkey’s support of the Iraq war Northern Watch. They kept the Iraqi been subject to a full hearing since the should we vote on and pass this risky Republican Guard in a box and kept deal was announced? The last hearing resolution, this possibility unfortu- them from attacking Kurds. on the Peru Free Trade Agreement in nately is moving ever closer to reality. Mr. Speaker, I was not in Congress in the Ways and Means Committee was Mr. Speaker, Turkey continues to be October of 2000. But I will tell you that held in 2006. There are no environ- a consistent U.S. partner in developing a young man who is now a constituent, mental groups that are rallying sup- some of the crucial defense equipment actually stationed in Clovis, New Mex- port for the unenforceable environ- we’re going to need to protect our ico, but was moved to Incurlik, Tur- mental protections. That includes the country into the future. Currently, key, and was on duty then, he talked to Sierra Club and Friends of the Earth.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:00 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.078 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11536 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 So why are we not taking the time to This is the SCHIP face I’d like to show What kind of Nation are we? We’ll consider the impact the Peru FTA will America. Before I discuss with you in find out on Thursday. America is lis- have on our environment, our intellec- the next several minutes the SCHIP tening. tual property or privatization of Social program, I’d like to show you the face My colleagues, Mr. Speaker, I ask Security? of Kailee Meronek from Appleton. I you to support the SCHIP bill and Even the labor leaders of major Peru- represent her. She’s not here to speak override the Presidential veto. vian labor organizations oppose this for herself, so I have the great honor f agreement. They urge Congress to vote and duty of speaking on her behalf. She The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ‘‘no,’’ claiming that it will weaken has a younger sister who is 3 months of previous order of the House, the gentle- labor standards, encourage illegal im- age, and a young mother who’s earning woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) migration to the United States, and in- $2.33 an hour at a restaurant. She is recognized for 5 minutes. crease the rates of drug trafficking and qualifies for SCHIP. She has benefited (Ms. WOOLSEY addressed the House. violence. from SCHIP; and because she is covered Her remarks will appear hereafter in So who supports this agreement? Big by this state-run program, she sees her the Extensions of Remarks.) Business. It’s the large multinational doctor in the doctor’s office and not in f the emergency room. Kailee needs our companies who seek to profit off the b 1945 backs of working men and women in help and she needs our support. She our country. will some day have to pay for a war HEALTH CARE FOR IRAQ AND Remember back on May 10 when we that is costing the American taxpayers AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS heard about the new trade model? Well, $400 million a day. And yet we’re not The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a if it’s so new and great, then why even paying for this war. The occupa- previous order of the House, the gentle- aren’t we hearing from all sides on the tion of Iraq is being paid for by bor- woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- trade debate asking us to support it? rowed money from China that Kailee ognized for 5 minutes. There is a reason: there is not much and her younger sister, Cassidy, will Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I think new about it. It’s the same old model have to pay back some day. it’s important for the President of the with a little fancy title. The SCHIP program is a state-run United States to pay attention to the I ask my colleagues to take a step program that’s been very successful. over 100,000 Iraqi and Afghani veterans back and consider this agreement care- We aim to reauthorize this program that are coming back to our country, fully, demand the enforcement of the and expand its coverage to all children U.S. citizens who have been wounded. labor standards that conform with the in America who are eligible. That’s up 100,000. ILO Conventions and environmental to about 10.8 million to 11 million chil- This House passed a bill that in- creases spending in the Department of protection that might actually protect dren who are the lowest income strata Veterans Affairs by 18 percent, the the environment. in the country. The SCHIP program will focus on the largest increase in American history, I ask my colleagues to consider the working families who need the help the which is deserved because we have in- impact of this agreement and to ques- most. It will guarantee access to jured soldiers coming back to us who tion why we are moving so quickly to health care at the doctor’s office, not are not being treated. That bill is log box ourselves into a corner. And I’m at the expensive emergency room. If jammed in the Senate. I invite the asking Members to listen to their con- anyone listening thinks that SCHIP is President of the United States to call stituents. not a good deal, you’re going to spend over to the leadership in the Senate to All across this country, the Amer- much more money taking care of say he’s going to sign that bill and to ican citizens are opposed to these bad, Kailee and her family at the emer- move that bill this week. flawed trade deals. This is more of the gency room than at the doctor. Yesterday, I was out welcoming in an same. We must have a new trade SCHIP reduces your taxes. It cuts the official ceremony the 983rd Combat En- model. We have to start thinking glob- cost of caring for families who are gineer Unit Heavy from the State of ally of how we’re going to deal with the most in need. Ohio. It’s a Reserve unit, over 1,000 sol- globalization in this world today. So I How about the money? $3.50 a day. diers who have been deployed to the encourage my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ Kailee is not asking for that money; theater in Iraq who came home, and on the Peru trade deal. she deserves it. this was the official welcome home f What kind of Nation are we? What ceremony to present them their war- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a kind of Nation would turn their back rior citizen flags and medals. It was a previous order of the House, the gen- on Kailee and Cassidy and their moth- moving ceremony honoring their valor tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is er, Wendy? Not this America. and their service to our country. recognized for 5 minutes. I want my country back. I want a I had the opportunity at that cere- (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed country that still cares about people mony to talk to Mrs. Tiffany Eckhart, the House. His remarks will appear more than corporations. I want a coun- the widow of Andy Eckhart, who lost hereafter in the Extensions of Re- try that respects its laws and obeys all his life in Iraq. And he was on his sec- marks.) of its laws, including signing state- ond deployment to Iraq. ments. We don’t need signing state- She said several things to me. She f ments. We need someone in our offices said, Marcy, my husband never should The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a in the administration who cares about have been deployed a second time be- previous order of the House, the gen- people. cause he had been injured in his first tleman from Illinois (Mr. HARE) is rec- Kailee and her sister, Cassidy, need deployment. He had had a head injury, ognized for 5 minutes. our help. I’m asking all Republicans, and she said, I want you to go back to (Mr. HARE addressed the House. His all Democrats, forget your party lead- Washington this week and tell the Con- remarks will appear hereafter in the ership. Forget your association with gress and tell the Secretary of Defense Extensions of Remarks.) your party. Think about the people you and tell the President of the United f represent, like this young girl. States that every soldier who has been We aim to cover 57,778 people in Wis- in combat in Iraq or in Afghanistan if STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH consin on the SCHIP program, and they have had a head injury, before INSURANCE PROGRAM hope to expand it another 37,000. We do they are sent back again, they should The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a it in a fair way, in a way that’s called be examined to make sure that there’s previous order of the House, the gen- pay-as-you-go, not like our occupation nothing wrong, that there isn’t a prob- tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. KAGEN) is of Iraq. We’re going to pay as we go. lem that affects their vision or in some recognized for 5 minutes. I ask America tonight to put a way affects their functioning, which Mr. KAGEN. Mr. Speaker, we’ve been human face on the SCHIP program. she claims is the reason for his death. talking the last several weeks here in Help Kailee. Support Kailee, her sister Now, if we are rotating people Congress about the SCHIP, the State and her family and everyone in this through so quickly and we aren’t pay- Children’s Health Insurance Program. country who needs our help. ing attention to the soldiers who are in

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RES. 734, EXPRESSING THE States having health care. their lives, 80 percent of our soldiers SENSE OF THE HOUSE REGARD- I am joined this evening by several of have died from IEDs, which are explo- ING WITHHOLDING OF INFORMA- my colleagues who will be speaking on sive devices, or from sniper shots to TION RELATING TO CORRUPTION this very issue. And I also want to say the back of the head, 80 percent. So the IN IRAQ on behalf of the Chair of the Congres- individual soldier is receiving these Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, from the sional Black Caucus, CAROLYN CHEEKS wounds largely in the head area, or if Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- KILPATRICK, who appointed me to lead they have heard the explosive devices ileged report (Rept. No. 110–382) on the this message hour, I want to thank the going off, they have had damage some- resolution (H. Res. 741) providing for American public for listening in to our times inside the head that you can’t consideration of the resolution (H. Res. messages. see. You can’t see. So the Department 734) expressing the sense of the House I am pleased at this time to yield to of Defense should have a policy not to of Representatives regarding the with- my colleague, my good friend, and my redeploy unless that soldier is reexam- holding of information relating to cor- sister from Oakland, California, Con- ined. ruption in Iraq, which was referred to gresswoman BARBARA LEE. It’s almost like having shaking baby the House Calendar and ordered to be Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, first let me syndrome is what Mrs. Eckhart said to printed. thank the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman CARO- me, where after a baby has been dam- f aged, unless they are really examined, LYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK, for her leader- sometimes you can’t tell that there has REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- ship and for her vision in making sure been brain damage. It’s no different for VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF that really the conscience of America our soldiers. She begged me to change H.R. 2102, FREE FLOW OF INFOR- is heard on these Monday nights. And the policy of the Department of De- MATION ACT OF 2007 also let me thank Congresswoman fense in this regard. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, from the STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES for her leader- In addition to that, I met so many Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- ship and for her vigilance and also, as soldiers who had come home because ileged report (Rept. No. 110–383) on the a member of the Ways and Means Com- the unit returned in 2005, who had resolution (H. Res. 742) providing for mittee, for her strong voice on behalf other symptoms that are not being consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to of our country’s children. I rise tonight in strong support for treated. There is PTSD inside this par- maintain the free flow of information overriding the President’s misguided ticular battalion, but are doctors eas- to the public by providing conditions veto on the State Children’s Health In- ily available to them? No. And are they for the federally compelled disclosure surance Program. available locally? No. If they are forced of information by certain persons con- Does the President want to relegate to travel somewhere because they are nected with the news media, which was parents of sick children to frantic calls Reserve members, they have got to referred to the House Calendar and or- to 911, late night visits to emergency take off work. Guess what. They have dered to be printed. rooms, and tragic and preventable to lose their pay because they have to f deaths due to undiagnosed illnesses? go to get taken care of at a hospital 2, GENERAL LEAVE The Congress must say no and override 3, 4 hours away from them. That’s his veto Thursday so that our children wrong. Those services should be pro- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, let have access to regular checkups, pre- vided to our soldiers when they are ill, me seek unanimous consent that my ventative care, and a primary physi- particularly if they have something colleagues will have 5 days within cian. like PTSD, which demands such careful which to revise and extend their re- We must stand with the American attention from a neuropsychiatrist and marks on the subject matter of my people who overwhelmingly support in- the distribution of medicines and the Special Order. creasing access to children’s health kind of therapeutic care that is impor- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. care. We must stand with nearly every tant for them. MITCHELL). Is there objection to the re- single health organization, every single Another soldier came up to me. He quest of the gentlewoman from Ohio? children’s organization in America, had ripped cartilage and tendons in his There was no objection. like the American Medical Association, knee. He has been home for over 11⁄2 f the American Academy of Pediatrics, years. He said, Congresswoman, why THE PRESIDENT’S VETO OF BI- the Children’s Defense Fund, Easter didn’t the DOD operate on me while I PARTISAN CHILDREN’S HEALTH Seals, the March of Dimes, and count- was in theater? He said, When I came INSURANCE BILL less others who support their bill be- home, they discharged me. He said, cause they all understand the dev- You know what? I came home. I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under astating impact of being uninsured. now in the Reserve. For me to get this the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- We must stand with the largest taken care of, I will be off work for uary 18, 2007, the gentlewoman from health insurance trade association in week. He said, I can’t afford to do that. Ohio (Mrs. JONES) is recognized for 60 the country, America’s Health Insur- He said, Why didn’t they tell me? Why minutes as the designee of the major- ance Plans, who praised expanding the didn’t they tell me to take care of it ity leader. State Children’s Health Insurance Pro- while I was under the umbrella of the Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I gram as a vital step in ensuring the Department of Defense? am pleased once again to host the Con- health security of millions of Amer- The PTSD and neurological disorders gressional Black Caucus message hour ica’s children. just in that unit, now that people have on Monday, the first hour of the week. Sadly, I believe, like many of us be- been home, while we were at the cere- In the past weeks we have talked lieve, that the President is totally dis- mony, several F–16 jets which are based about all kinds of issues affecting the connected from the reality of our chil- near a school overhead, you could just American people and have focused on dren’s lives. He has asked Congress for see the reaction of the soldiers. issues particularly affecting African another $190 billion, $190 billion, to I would invite the President of the American families. Once again, how- fund his occupation of Iraq, while he United States to urge the Senate of the ever, we are compelled to this week has vetoed a fraction of that amount United States to move that legislation focus in on the State Children’s Health for our children. This is a shortsighted so that we can move the resources we Insurance Program, which the Presi- assault on our Nation’s children, and need into the Department of Veterans dent chose to veto a couple weeks ago. we cannot stand for it.

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When I was a State Senator in Cali- the dollars he is expending, but this Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and duty fornia, I helped write the California President has put us in greater deficit to stand with my fellow Democrats, State program called Healthy Fami- than all the Presidents predating him. telling this administration that this lies, and now Healthy Families pro- From George Washington on up to Bill veto will not deter nor distract us from vides low-cost access to health care for Clinton, he has spent more money. So protecting the health and well-being of over 800,000 children, more than any being fiscally conservative really our children. other State. The flexibility built into doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. The people that I represent in central SCHIP has allowed California to pro- Ms. LEE. When the President took Brooklyn have spoken loud and clear, vide access to health, dental, and vi- office, we had a surplus in our country, and so has the rest of America. Repub- sion coverage for children. And, also, and now we are in a deficit spending licans and Democrats alike have ex- let me just say that if this doesn’t get mode. And I will tell you, it is mort- pressed their dismay with the Presi- overridden, we don’t know what is gaging and making our children pay for dent’s decision to veto this bipartisan going to happen in California, like in the mistakes of this administration. So legislation. Additionally, the country other States; so this needs to continue. we have to dig ourselves out of this. overwhelmingly supports the Chil- Comprehensive health coverage for And I think this is a first step to mak- dren’s Health Insurance Program. A re- children is also a very vital step to- ing sure that our children are healthy cent Washington Post-ABC News poll wards eliminating the continuing enough to move forward to be able to indicates that 72 percent of the country health disparities that plague minority take over and try to help figure out supports the extension and reauthor- populations, including 800,000 Asian Pa- how they can secure this country for ization of the CHIP program. Gov- cific Americans, 1.4 million African America’s families and children. ernors of both parties across the coun- Americans, and 3.4 million Hispanics. Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Thank you, try support the bipartisan bill. Providing health care coverage for Now, following the veto, the fight for Congresswoman LEE, for leadership in our children is one of the most cost-ef- health insurance for 10 million low-in- this area but also in the whole HIV/ fective investments that America can come children moves back to this body AIDS area. You are a beacon of light make. Children are the least costly to where the hard work of rebuilding and for the Congressional Black Caucus and provide coverage for, and giving chil- building consensus among both Demo- for the Nation. So I thank you for join- dren access to adequate primary health crats and Republicans has already ing me this evening, and I hope you care will create a generation of taken place. Now, the rubber-stamp have a great evening. healthier, better educated and, in the Republicans who have sided with the Ms. LEE. Thank you very much. end, more productive adults. President and are standing between 10 It’s mind-boggling that President Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, million low-income children and their Bush vetoed a children’s health bill. It one thing that we all know is that the health care must hear from the Amer- is a shame and disgrace that our chil- Children’s Health Insurance Program, ican people. We will override the Presi- dren are not his priority. So the House the acronym which is SCHIP, State dent’s rejection of health coverage for must stand with America’s 10 million Children’s Health Insurance Program, 10 million children, but the voices of children and vote ‘‘yes’’ to override his has always been a bipartisan piece of the American people must be heard by veto on Thursday. This is the right legislation. We have seen Governors those in Washington. thing to do. Voting to override the from both parties across this country SCHIP was created to provide health President’s veto is the moral and it is in strong support of the bill. Senate care coverage for children and families the ethical vote to cast. Our children Republicans and Democrats have who earn too much to qualify for Med- deserve nothing less. joined together on a veto-proof vote icaid, but not enough to afford private Let me thank my colleague again that the President has ignored. In the insurance. It costs, as my colleague, from Ohio, Congresswoman STEPHANIE House we have strong bipartisan sup- STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, has already TUBBS JONES, for making sure that the port as well. stated, less than $3 a day to cover a voice of children are heard once again I am pleased at this time to yield to child through the Children’s Health In- on this floor. my colleague and good friend from surance Program. Mrs. JONES of Ohio. I want to en- Brooklyn, New York, and I hate that Ensuring kids is also cost-effective gage in a conversation with you just we beat the Yankees, but my good for taxpayers, who pick up the tab for for a moment, Congresswoman LEE. friend from New York, YVETTE CLARKE. indigent care in emergency rooms, the The cost of providing health care to Ms. CLARKE. Mr. Speaker, I want to most expensive way to care for a children is $3.50 per child. Now, those thank the gentlewoman from Ohio for child’s health, as well because a of us who drink expensive coffee spend her leadership and for being here to healthy child is more likely to succeed more than that on a cup of coffee every give guidance during this hour for the in education and life. day. And wouldn’t it just make sense? CBC. And I want to thank our chair- Over the last 10 years, the children’s With all due respect to President Bush, woman, Ms. CAROLYN KILPATRICK, for health program has proven to be pop- but on this issue he is just totally in- seeing fit to add this particular per- ular and successful, with 6 million chil- correct. And all the newspapers and or- spective to the conversation that we dren now enrolled in the program. The ganizations are saying just that, that are having with our Nation around the bipartisan children’s health insurance he is incorrect. Children’s Health Insurance Program bill has broad bipartisan support. It’s Ms. LEE. He is totally incorrect, first in our States. supported by 68 Senators, including 18 of all, and I think that $3.50 example Republicans; it’s supported by 43 Gov- b 2000 explains why he’s incorrect. ernors, including 16 Republicans; it’s It is about priorities, Congresswoman And, Mr. Speaker, I’m elated to stand supported by more than 270 organiza- TUBBS JONES. It is about where we put with my colleagues today to once again tions representing millions of Ameri- our tax dollars. Do we care about se- voice my support, my wholehearted cans; and it’s supported by a strong curing the future of our country? Do support for children’s health insurance majority of the American people. we care about our children’s future? coverage, also known as SCHIP. This bipartisan bill renews and im- And that is what this is about. He has Just over a week ago, the President proves the Children’s Health Insurance asked for $190 billion, as I said earlier, vetoed bipartisan legislation that Program, providing health care cov- to continue to fund this occupation in would have provided 10 million Amer- erage for 10 million children, pre- Iraq. Well, I would think that a pit- ican children health coverage through serving coverage for 6 million children tance of that money, when we know SCHIP. Since the beginning of my ten- currently covered by SCHIP, and ex- how much this would cost, would go to ure here, you know I’m a freshman, in tending coverage to nearly 4 million cover our children. And our children this 110th session, this is the second uninsured children according to the deserve it. time the President has vetoed impor- nonpartisan CBO.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:19 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.090 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11539 Ironically, this morning I had an op- gresswoman has come in here, put her well, is unlikely to do well in junior portunity, along with my colleague, running shoes, we call them high- high school, unlikely to do well in high NYDIA VELA´ ZQUEZ, to attend a press heeled sneakers, put those running school, unlikely to make it to college. conference hosted by the Working shoes on and really has done a fan- It may be the precursor to dropping Families Party, ACORN, SCIU and tastic job. We’re so very proud of what out for a number of children here in Mothers in Our Community to reach she’s doing, the leadership she’s show- the United States of America. And that out to a corporation in New York ing; and I thank you for joining me for is why this issue becomes so very im- called KKR in midtown Manhattan. this message hour this evening. portant and vital to all of our commu- This is an investment firm that owns Ms. CLARKE. Thank you very much. nities. Toys-R-Us and Dollar General. These Mrs. JONES of Ohio. SCHIP, one of Let me just read to you some of the two toy retailers have already sub- the best ways to deliver health care to things that some of the national news- jected America’s families to massive America’s children. SCHIP, one of the papers have said about SCHIP. The and unprecedented recalls of millions best ways and cost-effective ways to Miami Herald said: ‘‘Vote to Override of poisonous lead toys that have flood- deliver health care. the Veto of Children’s Health Bill.’’ ed the market. This is a great concern. You know, I was stunned when I ‘‘President Bush’s veto of the chil- If we don’t get a commitment for a heard President Bush tell the people of dren’s health insurance bill is like code of conduct protecting our children America, well, these children have Imelda Marcos denying a barefoot child from lead poison, our holiday toy-buy- health care already; all they have to do a pair of shoes.’’ That makes me laugh ing season could mean putting the is go to an emergency room. I don’t because I think about all my health of millions of American children know how many of you had the oppor- girlfriends who have lots of shoes, and at risk. tunity, just very recently, to see the This concern is compounded by this they’re much like Imelda Marcos. ‘‘The news show talking about how the emer- President complains that expanding administration’s reckless disregard for gency rooms in this country are our most vulnerable, our children. Just health care coverage for low-income overladen and overburdened by so children will cost too much and lead to imagine the confluence of two of these many people coming into emergency things happening at the same time. socialized medicine. Neither assertion rooms across the country. is true. Now it’s up to Congress to over- Right now, parents and families, moth- In my efforts of obtaining earmarks ride this veto. We urge the Representa- ers are concerned about lead-tainted over the past 4 years in my congres- tives who voted against the bill, most toys. And at the same time, when we sional district, I have sought money for of them Republican, to reconsider. In- need health care coverage that can improving the emergency rooms in sev- stead of supporting the questionable identify lead poisoning, that can help eral hospitals in my congressional dis- priorities of a lame-duck President, to ameliorate some of those concerns, trict. I’ve been in the emergency room. they should vote to improve the health because, on the one hand, our safety is I’ve been there, and the pictures show prospects of low-income children.’’ not being protected through the con- it, where there are people laying on sumer protection, we need to have gurneys in the hallways because there The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said: SCHIP in place. are not enough private spaces for them ‘‘Some People, All the Time.’’ ‘‘Caring Two-thirds of uninsured children are to use. There are children, seniors, peo- for and protecting children is among currently eligible for SCHIP or Med- ple of all ages in these hospitals and the highest values of society, and one icaid. This bill is simply designed to using the emergency room as their pri- of its most crucial obligations. On give States the resources and incen- mary care. Emergency rooms were cre- Wednesday, President Bush vetoed a tives to enroll children who are eligible ated just for that, emergencies, not for bill to renew and extend the reach of a but not signed up for SCHIP and Medi- the delivery of ongoing preventative program that provides health insur- care. ance to American children whose fami- Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to be here care. And the only way that we can make lies can’t afford it or can’t get it at any to say that when we look at commu- sure that our children are more price. Congress now must stand up for nities of color, in particular, black healthy, the only way that we can en- children’s health and override the communities across this Nation, it has sure that children who are being edu- President’s veto. Mr. Bush’s misleading been this type of safety net health care cated, they have to be healthy in order rhetoric calls to mind the warning that enables our communities to grow about gullibility made by a very dif- from strength to strength. These are to get a good lesson. That’s why we started Head Start and we started ferent Republican President, Abraham just those American policies we need to Lincoln. As Congress prepares to over- give our families the boost they need lunch programs and breakfast pro- grams at school so that children could ride the President’s veto, those who so that when children go to school with voted against the SCHIP plan should asthma, they can be treated, they don’t go to school and they wouldn’t be hun- gry. So now that we’re feeding them take care to ensure that they’re not have to be out for days on end. When fooled all the time.’’ our children have hepatitis, tuber- and they go to school and they’re not The Philadelphia Inquirer: ‘‘The culosis, when they have any type of hungry, we ought to make sure they SCHIP Veto: Children Last.’’ ‘‘There communicable disease, these diseases have health care coverage so they go to was no convincing reason for President can be treated quickly before they school healthy. reach the level of crisis in the emer- And I don’t know how many of you Bush to deliver on his long-standing gency room. there are listening, but I know you’ve threat of veto for the SCHIP bill other SCHIP gives us that tool to be able heard the story where your grand- than that he hoped to score political to make sure that Americans are safe daughter or your niece or your nephew points. Bush’s stated reason for oppos- and secure, that their health and well- or your child goes to a day care facility ing the congressionally approved $35 being is something that we all value as for the first time and they come home billion increase in the program was part of the American fabric of who we with all kinds of whooping cough or that somehow it was a step towards so- are. something, running noses, and it’s be- cialized government-run medical cov- And so I want to thank you, STEPH- cause a lot of young children come to erage benefiting low-income families. ANIE TUBBS JONES, for anchoring this day care without having received any That doesn’t square with the facts, hour for the CBC. When we think about health care. It will make a real dif- since most of the kids helped by the our communities and how critical this ference in the lives of a lot of people if program are in working-class house- legislation is, not only for our commu- we provide health care to our children, holds. And it doesn’t jive with the nities, but for all Americans, this tran- and particularly preventative health widespread support for SCHIP among scends race, ethnicity, gender. It’s care. the American public, not to mention American children. I want to thank The other reason it becomes so im- the impressive number of Republicans you for giving me the opportunity to portant is that an unhealthy child is who backed the veto measure. So it’s share this time with you. not going to be able to pay attention in difficult to see how the President’s Mrs. JONES of Ohio. The people of school. An unhealthy child who is not strategy on SCHIP puts any more chil- Brooklyn need to know that this con- paying attention in school, is not doing dren first.’’

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:19 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.092 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11540 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 The Columbus Post-Dispatch: ‘‘Veto LINS, a Republican, has said, ‘‘I can’t of this country continue to go without Lament.’’ ‘‘President Bush’s veto yes- believe the President would veto a pro- health care coverage. We must con- terday of the expansion of SCHIP not gram that benefits low-income chil- tinue to push. And today is Monday. On only leaves millions of children with- dren.’’ I couldn’t believe it either, Sen- Thursday, this House will vote to over- out health care coverage; it can leave ator COLLINS. He should not have ve- ride the veto of SCHIP. Those of you many of Bush’s fellow Republicans ex- toed it. But he did. So our job, as Mem- who are listening across this country, posed to political attacks in next bers of Congress, is to override this if you have not contacted your Member year’s election. Bush said the expan- veto on Thursday of this week. of Congress, if you have not contacted sion passed by Congress would cost too Today, 50 million Americans have no your Senator and said to them that much. At $35 billion over 5 years, it health insurance. That includes more they need to vote to override this veto, certainly is expensive, but this invest- than 8 million children. Eight out of I encourage you to fax, call, e-mail, ment in the health of America’s chil- the 10 uninsured Americans either stop by the office, whatever you need dren will pay big dividends. Healthy work or are in working families. Jesse to do so that we can advocate on behalf children do better in school and in life. Jackson, when he was running for of our people. This will be an oppor- And those who get well-child care in a President, Rev. Jackson, used to use tunity this week for the people of doctor’s office take some of the burden the term the ‘‘working poor.’’ They get America to stand up and say to this off the Nation’s crowded emergency up every morning. They go to work. President that health care is a priority rooms, saving on medical costs overall. They work 40, 50 hours a week. They for us. But more importantly, health Congress’ plan, which has the support come home every evening. The kind of care coverage for our children is our of the public and backers from both money that they are receiving, even highest priority. I am pleased to have had the oppor- sides of the aisle, would add 4 million with the increase in minimum wage, tunity to work on the Health Sub- children to the rolls.’’ still puts them below or within 200, 250 committee of the Ways and Means The Seattle Post Intelligencer: percent of poverty. So not only do we Committee. I wanted to get on that ‘‘Children’s Health: Overturn the have poor people who are with no in- committee because that is an oppor- Veto.’’ come or low income, we have working tunity for me to be engaged in long- It said: ‘‘In vetoing a much-needed poor who need health care coverage. term policy development of health care expansion of children’s health cov- My colleague, BARBARA LEE, spoke to in this country. In my congressional erage, President Bush distorted the earlier the whole issue of disparity in district, the largest employers are the issues, put partisanship over compas- health care. The studies say that an health care industry. We have a large sion, and defied the goodhearted will of African American male and a Cauca- number of hospitals. I want to work to the public.’’ sian male can have the same health assure the people of the 11th Congres- And finally, in terms of newspaper care coverage but that the delivery of sional District that they are going to endorsements, Waterloo-Cedar Falls that health care to the African Amer- have access to health care. I want to ican male is less than the delivery to Courier of Iowa: ‘‘Bush Should Have work to assure that people of America, the Caucasian male. There are all Compromised on SCHIP Program.’’ black, white, brown, yellow, that we kinds of disparities in what is going on ‘‘President Bush’s veto Wednesday of a are working in order to make sure that in health care in our Nation, and this bill that could have dramatically ex- they have health care coverage. panded children’s health insurance is one of the ways that we can level the It has been a privilege to serve on the came as no surprise. He had promised playing field. We can get rid of some of Health Subcommittee with my good the disparities within our support of to do so even before a compromise was colleague, PETE STARK, from California hammered out in Congress. Bush’s de- SCHIP. and a privilege to serve on the Ways Being uninsured means going with- termination, in the face of bipartisan and Means Committee under the lead- out needed care. It means minor ill- support for the bill and with polls ership of CHARLES RANGEL. I have the showing the bill is favored by nearly nesses become major ones because care privilege of leading this Special Order, two-thirds of Americans, is troubling.’’ is delayed. Tragically, it also means this message on behalf of the Congres- All of these newspapers have said that one significant medical expense sional Black Caucus and our leader can wipe out a family’s life savings. pointblank that President Bush is CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK. It is so wrong on this issue, that President Right now, everybody is talking about very, very important that we continue, Bush should not use this as a political the problem with the mortgage indus- the Congressional Black Caucus con- partisan dagger, that he should move try, and one of the reasons there are a tinues to lead on these issues. I am forward and allow the children of significant number of foreclosures and pleased to have the opportunity to lead America across the board to have ac- bankruptcies is because there are fami- this message hour in and around cess to health care coverage. lies who have had to pay for health SCHIP this week. care coverage, and as a result of being b 2015 Again, everyone needs to pay atten- required to pay for health care cov- tion to this issue and pull out all the The other reason this bill becomes so erage, they are losing their houses. stops and say to President Bush that very important is because a lot of em- That should not be happening. There we are going to override your veto. We ployers no longer are providing health are millions of working uninsured understand that you have chosen to go care coverage for their employees. A Americans who go to bed every night down the wrong path, that you are number of employees can’t afford the worrying what will happen to them and reaching out to the wrong people and health care coverage that employers their families if a major illness or in- supporting the wrong people. And you provide. So it is particularly important jury strikes. are overlooking the most important for these young children to have access In Ohio, my home State, there are group of people in our country, and to well care, as well. currently 1,362,000 uninsured. It is an that is our children. Let me tell you what Senator increase of 18,000 people since 2003. We Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, CHARLES GRASSLEY, Republican, said, have also seen this drain on many of let me thank my dear friend, Ms. TUBBS JONES ‘‘The President’s understanding of our the local hospitals in my district when of Ohio, for organizing this special order on bill is wrong. I urge him is to recon- people are forced to use emergency the very important subject of SCHIP Reauthor- sider his veto message.’’ Senator ORRIN rooms. The problem is getting worse. ization. I have very serious concerns about the HATCH, another Republican, said, ‘‘We As the price of health care continues to compromised SCHIP legislation that will come are talking about kids who basically rise, fewer individuals and families can before this House later this week. My major don’t have coverage. I think the Presi- afford to pay for coverage. Fewer small concern is that the version of the legislation dent had some pretty bad advice on businesses are able to provide coverage that will come before the House in response to this.’’ I want to echo that. I think who- for their employees, and those that do the President’s veto will be even less expan- ever is advising President Bush on this are struggling to hold on to the cov- sive than the version the House voted on pre- issue is doing a detriment to the Presi- erage. viously. dent as well as a detriment to the peo- It is a problem that affects all of us. This is extremely important because reau- ple of America. Senator SUSAN COL- We cannot sit idly by while the people thorization of SCHIP is crucial to closing the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:46 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.093 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11541 racial and ethnic health disparities in this More than 80 percent of uninsured African system spiraling out of control and more chil- country. Narrowing health care coverage of American children and 70 percent of unin- dren left unprotected and in poor health. Re- our children, as this newly agreed upon sured Hispanic children are eligible but not en- authorization of SCHIP would reverse this version does, clearly falls far short of the goal rolled in Medicaid and SCHIP, so reauthor- trend. that we had hoped for in our efforts to de- izing and increasing support for SCHIP will be CHILDREN IN URBAN AREAS crease health disparities. It is crucial that this crucial to insuring this population. Congress continue to bring awareness to the Prior to enrolling in SCHIP, African Amer- SCHIP is also important to children living in many health concerns facing minority commu- ican and Hispanic children were much less urban areas of the country. In urban areas: nities and to acknowledge that we need to find likely than non-Hispanic White children to One in four children has healthcare coverage solutions to address these concerns. My col- have a usual source of care. After they en- through SCHIP. More than half of all children leagues in the Congressional Black Caucus rolled in SCHIP, these racial and ethnic dis- whose family income is $32,180 received and I understand the very difficult challenges parities largely disappeared. In addition, healthcare coverage through SCHIP. facing us in the form of huge health disparities SCHIP eliminated racial and ethnic disparities CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES among our community and other minority com- in unmet medical needs for African American munities. We will continue to seek solutions to and Hispanic children, putting them on par SCHIP is significantly important to children those challenges. with White children. SCHIP is also important living in our country’s rural areas. In rural Reauthorization of the SCHIP is crucial to to children living in urban areas of the country. areas: One in three children has health care realizing those solutions. However, we must In urban areas: One in four children has coverage through SCHIP or more than half of not compromise away the health of millions of healthcare coverage through SCHIP. More all children whose family income is under children who will under this new SCHIP than half of all children whose family income $32,180 received healthcare coverage through version go without health care coverage. It is is $32,180 received healthcare coverage Medicaid or SCHIP. Seventeen percent of chil- imperative for us to improve the prospects for through SCHIP. dren continue to be of the 50 counties with the living long and healthy lives and fostering an TEXAS CHILDREN highest rates of uninsured children, 44 are ethic of wellness in African-American and The reauthorization of SCHIP is crucial for rural counties, with many located in the most other minority communities. I thank all of my children in Texas. Texas has the highest rate remote and isolated parts of the country. Be- CBC colleagues who have been toiling in the of uninsured children in the nation, and Hous- cause the goal is to reduce the number of un- vineyards for years developing effective public ton/Harris County the highest in the state. The insured children, reauthorizing and increasing policies and securing the resources needed to SCHIP would go a long way to provide cov- support for SCHIP will be crucial to helping eradicate racial and gender disparities in erage for the 585,500 children enrolled in the uninsured in these counties and reducing health and wellness. Texas’s CHIP program; and to reach the the 17 percent of uninsured. We know that the lack of healthcare contrib- 998,000 children in families with incomes utes greatly to the racial and ethnic health dis- under the 200 percent Federal Poverty Level Mr, Speaker, I would much rather have ex- parities in this country, so we must provide our (FPL) who remain uninsured. tended the deadline for reauthorization of children with the health insurance coverage to Almost 40 percent of young children in SCHIP, while we diligently and reasonably remain healthy. SCHIP, established in 1997 to Houston lack immunizations that help prevent consider the unsettled issues in this debate so serve as the healthcare safety net for low-in- deadly childhood illnesses like measles, that millions of the most vulnerable population, come uninsured children, has decreased the mumps, pneumococcal disease and whooping including many African American and other number of uninsured low-income children in cough. I applaud the efforts of the Houston minority children can receive the health care the United States by more than one-third. The Department of Health and Human Services coverage they need to remain healthy and de- reduction in the number of uninsured children (HHDHS), the Harris County Public Health and velop into productive citizens of this great is even more striking for minority children. Environmental Services (HCPHES), the Texas country. It is not as important to reauthorize In 2006, SCHIP provided insurance to 6.7 Department of State Health Services (DSHS), an inferior bill under pressure of fast-ap- million children. Of these, 6.2 million were in Texas Children’s Hospital, the Rotary Club of proaching deadlines, as it is to ensure that we families whose income was less than $33,200 Houston, and the national organization Every provide health care to those children who re- a year for a family of three. SCHIP works in Child By Two (ECBT) who have created a main vulnerable to health disparities. I urge conjunction with the Medicaid safety net that new partnership and campaign, ‘‘Immunize On my colleagues to join me in ensuring health serves the lowest income children and ones Time, Every Time’’ to increase vaccination care coverage for millions of children and re- with disabilities. Together, these programs rates among Houston’s infants and toddlers. ducing health disparities among the most vul- provide necessary preventative, primary and To sustain programs such as these, we need nerable populations. acute healthcare services to more than 30 mil- to provide our children with the health insur- I will continue to fight vigorously to ensure lion children. Eighty-six percent of these chil- ance coverage they so desperately need and that we provide health coverage for millions of dren are in working families that are unable to deserve. this nation’s uninsured children. As leaders of obtain or afford private health insurance. According to the Immunization Bureau, this great nation, we have no other choice. Meanwhile, health care through SCHIP is cost Houston Department of Health and Human The health of our children should not be com- effective: it costs a mere $3.34 a day or $100 Services, Houston’s childhood immunization promised while we spend billions of dollars in a month to cover a child under SCHIP, ac- rates are below average for both Texas and other countries in the name of ensuring the cording to the Congressional Budget Office. the country, leaving our children—and our health and safety of our international neigh- There are significant benefits of the State Chil- wider community—vulnerable to potentially bors. While it is honorable to love thy neighbor dren’s Health Insurance Program when look- life-threatening illnesses. as thyself, charity must certainly begin at ing at specific populations served by this pro- In Texas, the SCHIP bill is the only hope for home. gram. securing health care and increasing the quality There is no reason why this country should MINORITY CHILDREN of all aspects of health care for our children. Far too often in Texas, those who lack health continue down a dreadfully deleterious road of SCHIP has had a dramatic effect in reduc- denying healthcare to any citizen of this coun- ing the number of uninsured minority children care coverage frequently delay seeking med- ical care until they are seriously ill. That fact try who needs it. Many of the health condi- and providing them access to care: tions, such as diabetes, obesity, kidney failure, Between 1996 and 2005, the percentage of does nothing more than exacerbate the health cancer, hypertension and HIV/AIDS, the prev- low-income African American and Hispanic care problem because it leads to the overload alence of which plagues minority communities children without insurance decreased substan- of emergency rooms which are required by most, could be curtailed or even prevented if tially. law to treat them even if the patient has no In 1998, roughly 30 percent of Latino chil- ability to pay. Since emergency care is far everyone had access to health insurance. I dren, 20 percent of African American children, more expensive than a scheduled visit to a will continue to fight hard for the most effective and 18 percent of Asian American and Pacific doctor or clinic, hospitals end up with large policy measures that aim to narrow the racial Islander children were uninsured. After enact- costs that they, in turn, pass on to insured pa- health disparity gap. ment, those numbers had dropped by 2004 to tients using their overtaxed facilities. As a re- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I about 12 percent, and 8 percent, respectively. sult, insurance companies raise their rates am very pleased to have been granted Half of all African American and Hispanic even higher to cover the increased payouts, this message hour, and I am very children are already covered by SCHIP or making their policies too expensive for more pleased to yield back my time early so Medicaid. working families. The result is a health care that the next Special Order can begin.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:19 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.037 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11542 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 HOUSE RESOLUTION 106, THE haviors, by pressing this resolution and world, in a highly volatile region, com- ARMENIAN GENOCIDE by other things that she has done. I am pleting the East-West Energy Corridor. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under quite concerned about it. For decades, Turkey has stood as the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Many people have written this bulwark of the North Atlantic Treaty uary 18, 2007, the gentlewoman from Speaker, many editorials have been Organization, NATO, on the south- North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) is recog- written saying, don’t do this. This will eastern flank of the alliance, and nized for 60 minutes as the designee of do harm to the United States. This will guarded a long common border with the minority leader. do harm to Armenians. This is not the the Soviet Union. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate right thing to do. Turkey has become an important very much that recognition, and I ap- I want to talk a little bit about the partner of the United States in facing preciate the Republican leader giving history of Turkey, our relationship new, major challenges, such as inter- me this opportunity tonight to partici- with Turkey, and give a little bit of national terrorism, ethnic and reli- pate in our Special Order. background to people who may not be gious extremism and fundamentalism, I am here tonight to talk about so familiar with Turkey as a country energy and security and diversity, pro- something that happened last week in and with what has happened there and liferation of weapons of mass destruc- the Foreign Relations Committee and talk about why, again, this resolution tion and international organized crime, to talk about something that is pro- is so wrong not just at this time, but at including drug and human trafficking. posed to happen here in the House be- any time in the history of this country. This has been especially true since the tween now and the middle of November The Republic of Turkey was formally Cold War ended. when we are supposed to be taking a established on October 29, 1923, with In July, 2006, the United States and break for Thanksgiving. I am here to the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Turkey signed a ‘‘shared vision docu- talk about House Resolution 106, the Ataturk. He was the visionary leader of ment’’ outlining a strategic vision for Armenian genocide resolution. I am, as modern Turkey and became its first bilateral cooperation and coordination I have said before here many times, an president. You see, Turkey wasn’t even on a wide range of international mat- extremely proud Member of the House a country in 1915 at the time that the ters of common concern. In 2006, and so of Representatives. I am so pleased to events that are being discussed in far in 2007, Turkey has been the 30th be able to represent the people of the House Resolution 106 are talked about. largest market for United States ex- Fifth District of North Carolina. How- The fall of the Ottoman Empire was oc- ports and the 44th largest source of im- ever, when I came here, I took an oath, curring during that period of time. And ports. an oath to defend the Constitution and so bringing these charges against Tur- Mr. Speaker, Turkey continues to uphold the Constitution. I did not take key is wrong because Turkey didn’t play an important role in Afghanistan, an oath to say that I would ignore the exist as a country. having twice commanded the Inter- good of the United States for the good Turkey is the only secular pluralistic national Security Assistance Force, of the Fifth District of North Carolina. westward-looking democracy with a and maintains a provincial reconstruc- I thought that everyone who came predominantly Muslim population. I tion team in Afghanistan which builds here understood that our Number 1 re- have been to Turkey. I have been to hospitals, schools and roads. It plays a sponsibility is to work together as a Turkey several times. I have gotten to crucial role in helping supply services know the Turkish people and know group on behalf of the entire United and equipment to United States forces them for the wonderfully warm, kind, States of America. Certainly we should in Iraq. do all we can to represent our districts, intelligent and entrepreneurial people Turkey, again, has had an extraor- and I believe that every Member does that they are. We are so fortunate to dinarily proud history and has been a that. But there are times when we have them as our ally. Turkey has a very close collaborator with the United must put aside provincial interest for significant and constructive physical States in doing good things all over the and influential reach in the Balkans, the good of this country. world, but especially in its part of the the Middle East, the Caucasus and Cen- I am very disappointed that last world. We as Americans need to recog- tral Asia. The United States and Tur- week the Foreign Relations Committee nize the important role that Turkey key share common values of democ- voted out of that committee a resolu- has played, again, from the early mil- racy, diversity, tolerance, social mobil- tion that I think puts the good of the lennium, and the importance that it ity, the separation of religious and United States in second place to the plays in keeping peace in that part of good of a small interest group. We civic life. Anatolia, the home of the Republic of the world. should never do that as Members of I had the opportunity to go to Tur- Turkey, has been the cradle of civiliza- Congress. We should assume that the tions for millennia. The city-states of key in May of this year, along with five oath that we take is like the doctor’s the Lycian Federation located in other Members of Congress. There were oath, above all, do no harm. The reso- Patara, Turkey, inspired the Founding three Democrats and three Repub- lution that was passed out of that com- Fathers of the United States as they licans. We visited the Armenian Patri- mittee last week does harm to the wrote the Constitution of the United arch and we visited the Jewish commu- United States of America and does States. Indeed, there is a figure of nity while we were there. We visited all harm to people in Turkey and in other Suleyman here in the House Chamber. the major players in the Turkish gov- parts of the world. That is not what we We recognize Suleyman as one of the ernment while we were there. should be about. The action that was great lawgivers of the world. Turkey this year has gone through taken last week and the proposed ac- some challenges to its constitution. It tion for a vote on the floor by the en- b 2030 has worked out those challenges. It has tire House has been called by many Again, the United States and Turkey held elections. It has gone through others the most irresponsible act of have been close friends and allies for some crises and handled them ex- this Congress. I agree with that. more than half a century. Turkish tremely well. We are very proud of the I am particularly concerned that the Americans are leaders in many walks way that all of those things have been Speaker of the House is the person of life, ranging from the arts, science, handled. pushing this resolution. She is third in academia and business, and have a When we talked with people in Tur- line to be President of the United proud heritage. Turkish Americans are key, we heard over and over and over States. And exhibiting behavior that good-will ambassadors of the friendship again how devastating this resolution shows such provincial interest does not between the United States and Turkey. would be to our relationship with the give me great comfort in thinking that In celebrating their rich cultural herit- Turkish people. We heard from the Ar- if something were to happen and the age, Turkish Americans enrich society menians in Turkey that this was a mis- Speaker were to assume the Presi- in the United States and the United take. They told us over and over again dency, that she would have the pres- States’ understanding of that part of that this is something people in the ence of mind to do what needs to be the world. United States are pushing, that Arme- done for the good of this country. It is Mr. Speaker, Turkey is becoming a nians in the United States are pushing. simply not being exhibited by her be- reliable energy hub for the Western They said ‘‘We do not want this done.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:19 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.095 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11543 We are working out our differences ‘‘Turkish troops serve shoulder to potential steps toward better relations here in Turkey, and working them out shoulder with distinction with U.S. and between Turkey and Armenia will be very well. Please do not pass this reso- other NATO allies in the Balkans. Tur- set back by any action in the U.S. Con- lution.’’ key is also a transit hub for non-OPEC gress. My three Democratic colleagues who oil and gas, and remains key to our ef- ‘‘In stating our opposition to H. Res. went on that trip are all opposed to forts to help the Euro-Atlantic commu- 106, we do not suggest that anything this resolution. The Republicans are nity bolster its energy security by pro- other than the most terrible of trage- opposed to it. This is a mistake. The viding alternative supply sources and dies took place as the Ottoman Empire Speaker should not be pandering to routes around Russia and Iran. disintegrated in the early part of the people in her own district and risking ‘‘It is our view that passage of this last century. As President Bush and the friendship that we have with Tur- resolution could quickly extend beyond other presidents before him have done, key, and indeed risking our military symbolic significance. The popularly- we recognize the need to acknowledge endeavors in the Middle East. But that elected Turkish Grand National Assem- and learn from the tragedy. is what she’s doing. bly might react strongly to a House ‘‘We respect that this issue is of Again, I want to say that many peo- resolution, as it did to a French Na- great concern to you, and hope that ple have called this the most irrespon- tional Assembly resolution a year ago. you can consider other appropriate sible act of this Congress. I think that The result could endanger our national ways to highlight, commemorate and that is appropriate. security interests in the region, includ- honor the memory of the victims, with- Mr. Speaker, let me share with you ing our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, out doing damage to our contemporary some other people who have expressed and damage efforts to promote rec- relations with modern Turkey.’’ their interest and concern and opposi- onciliation between Armenia and Tur- Again, I will submit this letter for tion to this resolution. Eight former key. We strongly urge you to prevent the RECORD. Secretaries of State, Democrats and the resolution from reaching the House Editorials have come out in most of Republicans, sent a letter to Speaker floor.’’ the major newspapers, newspapers that PELOSI. I want to quote from that let- It is signed by eight former Secre- are not generally opposed to the ter, dated September 25, 2007: taries of State, and I will submit this Speaker. The Washington Post edi- ‘‘We are writing to express concern for the record with their signatures. torial was titled ‘‘Worse Than Irrele- that H. Res. 106 could soon be put to a There is another letter sent to the vant.’’ vote. Passage of the resolution would Speaker of the House by three former ‘‘A congressional resolution about harm our foreign policy objectives to Secretaries of Defense dated September massacres in Turkey 90 years ago en- promote reconciliation between Tur- 7, 2007. key and Armenia. It would also strain ‘‘We write today to convey our deep dangers present day U.S. security. It is our relations with Turkey and would concern regarding the damage that easy to dismiss a nonbinding congres- endanger our national security inter- passage of H. Res. 106 could do to rela- sional resolution accusing Turkey of ests in the region, including the safety tions between the United States and ‘‘genocide’’ against Armenians during of our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Turkey, a long-time NATO ally and a World War I as frivolous,’’ and ‘‘geno- ‘‘We do not minimize or deny the country which plays a critical role in cide’’ is in quotations. ‘‘Though the enormous significance of the horrible supporting the U.S. national security subject is a serious one, more than 1 tragedy suffered by ethnic Armenians interests in the Balkans, greater Mid- million Armenians died, House Demo- from 1915 to 1923. During our tenures as dle East, the Black Sea region and Af- crats pushing for a declaration on the Secretaries of State, we each supported ghanistan. subject have petty and parochial inter- Presidential Statements recognizing ‘‘The depth and breadth of our de- ests. the mass killings and forced exile of fense and security relationship with ‘‘The problem is that any congres- Armenians. It has been longstanding Turkey are considerable, and, as sional action will be taken in deadly U.S. policy to encourage reconciliation former Secretaries of Defense, we value earnest by Turkey’s powerful nation- between Turkey and Armenia and to Turkey’s friendship and partnership. alist politicians, and therefore its gov- urge the government of Turkey to ac- Turkey makes numerous and substan- ernment, which is already struggling knowledge the tragedy. We understand tial contributions to U.S. goals and in- to resist a tidal wave of anti-Ameri- the administration continues to urge terests abroad, including its close rela- canism in the country.’’ the Turkish government to re-examine tionship with Israel, its deployment of I am going to submit this entire edi- its history and to encourage both Tur- military forces to the Balkans and its torial also, because it refers again to key and Armenia to work towards rec- contribution to the NATO effort to de- some of the letters that I have already onciliation, including normalizing rela- feat terrorism and support democracy read. But the Washington Post has said tions and opening the border. in Afghanistan. this is worse than irrelevant, because ‘‘There are some hopeful signs al- ‘‘Just as public opinion plays a cru- it will do harm. Again, what we should ready that both parties are engaging cial role in our own country, the reac- practice here is the same thing that each other. We believe that a public tion of the Turkish public to the pas- doctors practice: Above all else, do no statement by the U.S. Congress at this sage of H. Res. 106 would be consider- harm. juncture is likely to undermine what able. Passage of H. Res. 106 would have There is an excerpt from an editorial has been painstakingly achieved to a direct detrimental effect on the oper- in the Wall Street Journal, October 2, date.’’ ational capability, safety and well- 2007. ‘‘History is messy enough without They go on to say: ‘‘We must also being of our armed forces in Iraq and in politicians getting into the act. As a recognize the important contributions Afghanistan, because the Turkish par- general rule, legislatures in far-off Turkey is making to U.S. national se- liament would likely respond to the countries ought to think carefully be- curity, including security and stability Turkish public’s call for action by re- fore passing judgment on another peo- in the Middle East and Europe. The stricting or cutting off U.S. access to ple’s history. When their sights turn in United States continues to rely on Tur- the Turkish air base at Incirlik and that direction, it is a fair bet that key for its geostrategic importance. closing the crossing into Iraq at the points are to be scored with powerful Turkey is an indispensable partner to Habur Gate. The Turkish parliament domestic lobbies. Playing with history our efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, would also likely retract blanket flight often complicates the implementation helping U.S. troops to combat ter- clearances for U.S. military over- of foreign policy goals as well. Politi- rorism and build security. By providing flights, which are vital to transporting cians are paid to think about the fu- the U.S. military with access to Turk- supplies and fuel to our troops. ture, not the past. Many would say, ish airspace, military bases and the ‘‘We also believe the increasingly why are we doing this? Why should the border crossing with Iraq, Turkey is a open debate about this issue in Turkey Congress not be dealing with the fu- linchpin in the trans-shipment of vital would surely be restricted by negative ture, instead of the past?’’ cargo and fuel resources to U.S. troops, public reaction to U.S. congressional I question that too, and I am going to coalition partners and Iraqi civilians. action. We are also concerned that any come back to that in a minute in terms

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:19 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.097 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11544 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 of what may be one of the real under- Armenians and the Turks who through and its impact on our Nation’s rela- lying reasons for all of these things fits and starts have been slowly moving tions with the nation of Turkey. This coming out. toward reconciliation of this important is what gives me great pause. He b 2045 and divisive historical question. It writes: ‘‘Speaker PELOSI is apparently could scuttle dialogue to establish a so intent on forcing an end to Amer- Some have said that Congress rarely joint commission to examine the ican involvement in Iraq that she is holds the key to America’s foreign re- events of 1915. willing to interfere in our tenuous lations with a critical ally. But now Turkey is a country of considerable friendship with Turkey. When she does, with Turkey, the only Muslim country nationalism. The passage of this reso- it will be an historic event. The House in the world allied with the United lution would likely produce a national- of Representatives will be responsible States and NATO, the future of Turk- istic backlash against the United for alienating a key ally in time of war ish-American relations are very much States. The whole issue of probing and and possibly interdicting supplies to in the hands of the Congress. making amends for the wrongs of his- This is from a survey conducted by U.S. troops.’’ If his prediction proves tory would be completely lost in this Terror Free Tomorrow, an organization true, it will be a low point for the his- onslaught of Turkish nationalism. It that did a survey in Turkey earlier this tory of this noble body. would probably dramatically and per- I hope that what Mr. Babbin is saying year. It was the first nationwide public haps permanently damage U.S. rela- is not true. I hope that this is not an survey of Turkey on the issue and what attempt by the Speaker to sabotage the survey found was that it would ac- tions with Turkey. As the Turkish community of Turkey tually set back the cause it purports to our efforts in Iraq and in Afghanistan recently said in a statement: ‘‘What achieve, namely Turkey’s recognition because it puts our troops in harm’s happened to the Armenians of the of its own past and reconciliation with way and we have been hearing over and Ottoman Empire during World War I— Armenia today. over again that this is not what she I have a chart on this showing 78 per- death, destruction, displacement—was wants or that others in the majority cent of the Turkish people who were a terrible tragedy, but eminent histo- want. But it would have the effect of surveyed opposed this resolution, any rians do not agree whether the term doing that. We as Members of Congress congressional resolution dealing with ‘genocide’ is the appropriate descrip- should never take a position that the Armenian situation. Almost three- tion of that tragedy.’’ I certainly agree would in any way put our troops in quarters of them felt that passage of an with that. harm’s way. Armenian regulation resolution would In another article by the Washington I am urging the Speaker to rethink worsen their opinion of the United Post it said: ‘‘It is true that Turkey’s her statements that she will put this States. Only 7 percent favored no ac- military and political class has been resolution, H. Res. 106, on the floor for tion by the government or favored such slow to come to terms with the history a vote. It is a nonbinding resolution. It a resolution. And three-quarters of and virulent nationalism, but Turkish will go nowhere else. People outside Turks, though, would accept scholar- writers and intellectuals are pushing here don’t understand how these reso- ship by independent historians on what for a change in attitude and formal and lutions work, but it would not go to occurred between Turks and Arme- informal talks between Turks and Ar- the Senate to be passed. It would not nians during 1915. menians are making slow progress. A go to the President to be vetoed as I Also, Turks do not consider the U.S. resolution by Congress would probably feel certain the President would veto if Congress a neutral judge of this issue. torpedo rather than help such efforts. it went there. It is a resolution only Instead, they see the resolution as Given that reality and the high risk to from the House of Representatives. driven by anti-Muslim feelings and vital U.S. security interests, the Arme- This is a body that is capable of doing American domestic politics. And 73 nian resolution cannot be called frivo- so much good, but we also have the ca- percent of Turks think a resolution lous. In fact, its passage would be dan- pability of doing harm. We should prac- will have the opposite effect and actu- gerous and grossly irresponsible.’’ tice again what physicians take an ally worsen relations between Turkey Now I want to go to a piece that has oath to do: Above all, do no harm. and Armenia. Again, this was a poll been written that I certainly hope is I urge the Speaker: rethink your done in January and February of this not true. Jed Babbin, Deputy Under commitment to put H. Res. 106 on the year by Terror Free Tomorrow and the Secretary of Defense in President floor for a vote. Realize the significant ARI Foundation. These are groups that George H.W. Bush’s administration, responsibility that has been given to wanted to study this issue to gather in- has written in Human Events maga- you not just as a Member of the House formation to help people be informed of zine: ‘‘According to Defense Secretary of Representatives but as the Speaker what the effect would be. The survey Robert Gates, Incirlik Air Base near of the House of Representatives, an ex- was done all over the country of Tur- Adana, Turkey, is the transshipment traordinarily great honor, the first key, and the views that were held were point for about 70 percent of all air woman in this country to be named held firmly regardless of age, income, cargo, including 33 percent of the fuel Speaker of the House. education, or even their present view of going to supply U.S. forces in Iraq. In- What message are we sending to our the United States. cluded are about 95 percent of the new troops if we pass such a resolution or And 84 percent of those who now have MRAP, mine-resistant ambush pro- even consider such a resolution that a very favorable opinion of the United tected vehicles, designed to save the puts our troops in harm’s way, dam- States responded that their opinion lives of American troops. ages our relationship with a country would deteriorate if the resolution ‘‘Turkey’s Erdogan government has that has been such a wonderful ally to were to pass. And of course the resolu- indicated that if the House of Rep- us and does damage to our relationship tion has passed in the committee and resentatives takes action on a non- for a long, long time to a government the Speaker has said that she will binding resolution being pushed by that has been working very hard to do bring it to the floor for a vote which Speaker PELOSI, Turkey might revoke the right things, to promote democracy most people in Turkey believe would be our ability to use Incirlik as a in the Middle East, to shore up other a terrible, terrible mistake. waypoint for Iraq supplies.’’ countries that are working to promote Turkey again is a stable, moderate And Mr. BOEHNER has said if the democracy. What messages are those Muslim democracy. It is our most stra- Turks cut off our ability to use going to send to other people. tegic and valuable Muslim ally. This Incirlik, there is no question this could I urge the Speaker to rethink her resolution would help the cause of jeopardize our troops on the ground in commitment to put this resolution on those extremists in Turkey who wish Iraq. And, frankly, if this is just the the floor. I urge the Speaker to get to reduce the nation’s ties with the latest in the Democrat string of back- above petty and parochial interests, to United States. It would discredit those door attempts to force a retreat think about the tremendous responsi- within Turkey who continue to call for against the war against al Qaeda, it is bility she bears as the Speaker of the greater openness and plurality. certainly the most dangerous.’’ House. The Turkish people who answered the Mr. Babbin comes to a chilling con- We are not often involved in foreign survey felt that it would alienate the clusion in his analysis of the resolution relations on the scale that we are being

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:19 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.098 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11545 asked to be involved in the House at ment of Turkey to acknowledge the tragedy. against the resolution. Turkish politicians this time. It is an awesome responsi- We understand the Administration continues are predicting that responses to passage by bility. We all should remember that we to urge the Turkish government to reexam- the House could include denial of U.S. access have taken an oath to defend the Con- ine its history and to encourage both Turkey to Turkey’s Incirlik air base, a key staging and Armenia to work towards reconciliation, point for military operations in Iraq and Af- stitution and to defend this country. including normalizing relations and opening ghanistan. The Turkish parliament could Bringing such a resolution to the floor the border. There are some hopeful signs al- also throw off longstanding U.S. constraints will do damage to our country, to our ready that both parties are engaging each and mandate an invasion of northern Iraq to relationship with a valued ally, and I other. We believe that a public statement by attack Kurdish separatists there, something believe ultimately will do harm to our the U.S. Congress at this juncture is likely that could destabilize the only region of Iraq efforts to bring peace and stability to to undermine what has been painstakingly that is currently peaceful. achieved to date. No wonder eight former secretaries of the Middle East. state, including Henry A. Kissinger, James I urge the Speaker to rise above We must also recognize the important con- tributions Turkey is making to U.S. national A. Baker III, George P. Shultz and Madeleine again petty parochialism, come to the security, including security and stability in K. Albright, have urged Ms. Pelosi to drop realization that this is an extremely the Middle East and Europe. The United the resolution, saying it ‘‘could endanger our serious matter that needs to be dealt States continues to rely on Turkey for its national security interests in the region, in- with in a very different way than it has geo-strategic importance. Turkey is an in- cluding our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, been dealt with thus far, and reject dispensable partner to our efforts in Iraq and and damage efforts to promote reconcili- petty parochialism in favor of looking Afghanistan, helping U.S. troops to combat ation between Armenia and Turkey.’’ Yet terrorism and build security. By providing the measure is proceeding: It is due to be to the larger issue, looking to the fu- voted on today by the House Foreign Affairs ture, not to the past, and helping the the U.S. military with access to Turkish air- space, military bases, and the border cross- Committee. Armenians and the Turks come to ing with Iraq, Turkey is a linchpin in the Supporters say congressional action is jus- grips with this difference of opinion transshipment of vital cargo and fuel re- tified by the refusal of the Turkish govern- ment to accept the truth of the crimes that they have, resolve it within their sources to U.S. troops, coalition partners, against Armenians, and its criminalization own country, keep the United States and Iraqi civilians. Turkish troops serve of statements describing those events as shoulder-to-shoulder with distinction with looking for those things that are im- genocide. It’s true that Turkey’s military U.S. and other NATO allies in the Balkans. portant to the United States, not get- and political class has been inexcusably slow Turkey is also a transit hub for non-OPEC ting involved with the internal affairs to come to terms with that history, and viru- oil and gas and remains key to our efforts to of other countries and promoting peace lent nationalism—not Islamism—may be the help the Euro-Atlantic community bolster country’s most dangerous political force. and stability in the Middle East. its energy security by providing alternative But Turkish writers and intellectuals are supply sources and routes around Russia and b 2100 pushing for a change in attitude, and formal Iran. and informal talks between Turks and Arme- Let us let the 110th Congress not be It is our view that passage of this resolu- nians are making slow progress. A resolution thought of as passing the most irre- tion could quickly extend beyond symbolic by Congress would probably torpedo rather sponsible resolution that could be significance. The popularly elected Turkish than help such efforts. Given that reality, passed in this session of Congress. Let Grand National Assembly might react and the high risk to vital U.S. security inter- us focus on positive things, things that strongly to a House resolution, as it did to a ests, the Armenian genocide resolution can- will move this country forward and not French National Assembly resolution a year not be called frivolous. In fact, its passage things that will do harm to this coun- ago. The result could endanger our national would be dangerous and grossly irrespon- security interests in the region, including sible. try, to other countries and, most of all, our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and dam- LETTER BY SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE TO not to our troops serving overseas, pro- age efforts to promote reconciliation be- SPEAKER PELOSI tecting us so we can be here to practice tween Armenia and Turkey. We strongly the free speech that they make possible urge you to prevent the resolution from SEPTEMBER 7, 2007. for us. reaching the House floor. Hon. NANCY PELOSI, I will insert the material I previously Sincerely, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. referred to in the RECORD at this point. Alexander M. Haig, Jr., George P. Shultz, Lawrence S. Eagleburger, Madeleine K. DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: We write today to TCA ISSUE PAPER 25 Albright, Henry A. Kissinger, James A. convey our deep concern regarding the dam- October 1, 2007, Former Secretaries of State Baker III, Warren Christopher, Colin L. age that passage of H. Res. 106 could do to re- and Defense Object to H. Res. 106 Powell. lations between the United States and Tur- The following letters have been sent to the key, a long-time NATO ally and a country Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the [From the Washington Post, Oct. 10, 2007] which plays a critical role in supporting U.S. House of Representatives, by former U.S. national security interests in the Balkans, WORSE THAN IRRELEVANT: A CONGRESSIONAL greater Middle East, the Black Sea region Secretaries of State and former U.S. Secre- RESOLUTION ABOUT MASSACRES IN TURKEY taries of Defense voicing their objection to and Afghanistan. The depth and breadth of 90 YEARS AGO ENDANGERS PRESENT-DAY our defense and security relationship with House Resolution 106, which asks for U.S. U.S. SECURITY. recognition of Armenian allegations of geno- Turkey are considerable, and, as former Sec- It’s easy to dismiss a nonbinding congres- cide. retaries of Defense, we value Turkey’s sional resolution accusing Turkey of ‘‘geno- friendship and partnership. LETTER BY SECRETARIES OF STATE TO cide’’ against Armenians during World War I Turkey makes numerous and substantial SPEAKER PELOSI as frivolous. Though the subject is a serious contributions to U.S. goals and interests SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. one—more than 1 million Armenians may abroad, including its close relationship with Hon. NANCY PELOSI, have died at the hands of the Young Turk re- Israel, its deployment of military forces to Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, gime between 1915 and the early 1920s—House the Balkans and its contribution to the DC. Democrats pushing for a declaration on the NATO effort to defeat terrorism and support DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: We are writing to subject have petty and parochial interests. democracy in Afghanistan. express concern that H. Res. 106 could soon Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.), the chief Just as public opinion plays a crucial role be put to a vote. Passage of the resolution sponsor, says he has more than 70,000 ethnic in our own country, the reaction of the would harm our foreign policy objectives to Armenians in his Los Angeles district. Turkish public to the passage of H. Res. 106 promote reconciliation between Turkey and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who has would be considerable. Passage of H. Res. 106 Armenia. It would also strain our relations promised to bring the measure to a vote on would have a direct, detrimental effect on with Turkey, and would endanger our na- the House floor, has important Armenian the operational capabilities, safety and well tional security interests in the region, in- American campaign contributors. How many being of our armed forces in Iraq and in Af- cluding the safety of our troops in Iraq and House members can be expected to carefully ghanistan because the Turkish parliament Afghanistan. weigh Mr. Schiff’s one-sided ‘‘findings’’ would likely respond to the Turkish public’s We do not minimize or deny the enormous about long-ago events in Anatolia? call for action by restricting or cutting off significance of the horrible tragedy suffered The problem is that any congressional ac- U.S. access to the Turkish air base at by ethnic Armenians from 1915 to 1923. Dur- tion will be taken in deadly earnest by Tur- Incirlik and closing the crossing into Iraq at ing our tenures as Secretaries of State, we key’s powerful nationalist politicians and the Habur Gate. The Turkish parliament each supported Presidential statements rec- therefore by its government, which is al- would also likely retract blanket flight ognizing the mass killings and forced exile of ready struggling to resist a tidal wave of clearances for U.S. military overflights, Armenians. It has been longstanding U.S. anti-Americanism in the country. Turkey’s which are vital to transporting supplies and policy to encourage reconciliation between prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, fuel to our troops. We also believe the in- Turkey and Armenia and to urge the govern- called President Bush on Friday to warn creasingly open debate about this issue In

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:19 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.100 H15OCPT1 rfrederick on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11546 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2007 Turkey would surely be restricted by a nega- The motion was agreed to; accord- 3710. A letter from the Principal Deputy tive public reaction to U.S. Congressional ingly (at 9 o’clock and 1 minutes p.m.), Associate Administrator, Environmental action. We are also concerned that any po- under its previous order, the House ad- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tential steps toward better relations between cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Turkey and Armenia will be set back by any journed until tomorrow, Tuesday, Oc- of Implementation Plans; Florida; Clean Air action in the U.S. Congress. tober 16, 2007, at 9 a.m., for morning- Interstate Rule [EPA-R04-OAR-2007-0360- In stating our opposition to H. Res. 106, we hour debate. 200737; FRL-8478-1] received October 2, 2007, do not suggest that anything other than the f pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- most terrible of tragedies took place as the mittee on Energy and Commerce. Ottoman Empire disintegrated in the early EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 3711. A letter from the Principal Deputy part of the last century. As President Bush ETC. Associate Administrator, Environmental and other Presidents before him have done, Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- we recognize the need to acknowledge and communications were taken from the cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation learn from the tragedy. We respect that this of Implementation Plans; Georgia; Clean Air issue is of great concern to you, and hope Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Interstate Rule [EPA-R04-OAR-2007-0251- that you can consider other appropriate 3701. A letter from the Chairman, National 200738; FRL-8478-6] received October 2, 2007, ways to highlight, commemorate and honor Transportation Safety Board, transmitting a pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the memory of the victims without doing report of a violation of the Antideficiency mittee on Energy and Commerce. damage to our contemporary relations with Act by the National Transportation Safety 3712. A letter from the Principal Deputy modern Turkey. Board, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1351; to the Associate Administrator, Environmental Sincerely, Committee on Appropriations. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- FRANK CARLUCCI. 3702. A letter from the Secretary of the cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation WILLIAM COHEN. Army, Department of Defense, transmitting of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Penn- WILLIAM PERRY. a review of the Armed Reconnaissance Heli- sylvania; Redesignation of the Erie 8-Hour copter’s (ARH) Program, pursuant to 10 Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attainment f U.S.C. 2433; to the Committee on Armed and Approval of the Area’s Maintenance LEAVE OF ABSENCE Services. Plan and 2002 Base Year Inventory [EPA-R03- 3703. A letter from the Director, Defense OAR-2007-0476; FRL-8478-9] received October By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Research and Engineering, Department of 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to sence was granted to: Defense, transmitting the Department’s re- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Ms. CARSON (at the request of Mr. port on the Joint IED Defeat Organization 3713. A letter from the Principal Deputy HOYER) for today and through October (JIEDDO) and the Office of the Director of Associate Administrator, Environmental 31 on account of convalescence. Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E) Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Mr. CUMMINGS (at the request of Mr. survey of international techology and re- cy’s final rule — Approval of Implementa- HOYER) for today. search; to the Committee on Armed Services. tion Plans of South Carolina: Clean Air Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas 3704. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- Interstate Rule [EPA-R04-OAR-2007-0424- 200746(a); [FRL-8478-3]] received October 2, (at the request of Mr. HOYER) for today ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the and the balance of the week on account the Commission’s final rule — Exemptions for Banks Under Section 3(a)(5) of the Secu- Committee on Energy and Commerce. of a death in the family. rities Exchange Act of 1934 and Related 3714. A letter from the Principal Deputy Mr. LYNCH (at the request of Mr. Rules [Release No. 34-56502; File No. S7-23-06] Associate Administrator, Environmental HOYER) for today. (RIN: 3235-AJ77) received September 27, 2007, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Ms. WOOLSEY (at the request of Mr. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cy’s final rule — Consumer and Commercial HOYER) for today. mittee on Financial Services. Products: Control Techniques Guidelines in Mr. WILSON of Ohio (at the request of 3705. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- Lieu of Regulations for Paper, Film, and Foil Mr. HOYER) for today on account of ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting Coatings; Metal Furniture Coatings; and medical reasons. the Commission’s final rule — DEFINITIONS Large Appliance Coatings [EPA-HQ-OAR- 2007-0454; FRL-8478-7] (RIN: 2060-A014) re- Mr. WELLER of Illinois (at the request OF TERMS AND EXEMPTIONS RELATING TO THE ‘‘BROKER’’ EXCEPTIONS FOR ceived October 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Mr. BOEHNER) for today and October 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 16 on account of personal reasons. BANKS [Release No. 34-56501; File No. S7-22- 06] (RIN: 3235-AJ74) received September 27, Commerce. 3715. A letter from the Principal Deputy f 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Associate Administrator, Environmental Committee on Financial Services. SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 3706. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- cy’s final rule — National Primary Drinking By unanimous consent, permission to ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: address the House, following the legis- mitting the Department’s Report to Con- Short-Term Regulatory Revisions and Clari- lative program and any special orders gress on the Child Care and Development fications [EPA-HQ-OW-2005-0034; FRL-8476-5] Fund (CCDF) for FY 2004 and FY 2005, pursu- heretofore entered, was granted to: (RIN: 2040-AE83) received October 2, 2007, ant to Public Law 104-193, section 658L; to (The following Members (at the re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Committee on Education and Labor. quest of Ms. WATERS) to revise and ex- mittee on Energy and Commerce. tend their remarks and include extra- 3707. A letter from the Program Analyst, 3716. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Department of Transportation, transmitting for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, neous material:) the Department’s final rule — Federal Motor Ms. WATERS, for 5 minutes, today. transmitting a Memorandum of Justification Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash under Section 451 of the Foreign Assistance Ms. LEE, for 5 minutes, today. Protection [Docket No. NHTSA-2007-28707] Mr. MICHAUD, for 5 minutes, today. Act for the Use of Funds for Counterdrug and (RIN: 2127-AJ59) received September 18, 2007, Law Enforcement Programs in Central Mr. HARE, for 5 minutes, today. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Mr. KAGEN, for 5 minutes, today. America, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2261; to the mittee on Energy and Commerce. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. 3708. A letter from the Principal Deputy 3717. A letter from the Deputy Director, Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. Associate Administrator, Environmental Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- Ms. SOLIS, for 5 minutes, today. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mitting pursuant to the reporting require- Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. cy’s final rule — Mercury Switches in Motor ments of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export (The following Members (at the re- Vehicles; Significant New Use Rule [EPA- Control Act, as amended, Transmittal No. 08- quest of Mr. POE) to revise and extend HQ-OPPT-2005-0036; FRL-8110-5] (RIN: 2070- 09, concerning the Department of the Army’s their remarks and include extraneous AJ19) received October 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 proposed Letter(s)of Offer and Acceptance to material:) U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Australia for defense articles and services; to Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, October 22. ergy and Commerce. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, 3709. A letter from the Principal Deputy 3718. A letter from the Deputy Director, today and October 16, 17, and 18. Associate Administrator, Environmental Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Mr. BURGESS, for 5 minutes, today. mitting a report pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Mr. JONES of North Carolina, for 5 of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Com- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Penn- mittee on Foreign Affairs. minutes, October 22. sylvania; Carbon Monoxide Maintenance 3719. A letter from the Assistant Secretary f Plan Update; Limited Maintenance Plan in for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, ADJOURNMENT Philadelphia County [EPA-R03-OAR-2007- transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) of the 0511; FRL-8476-9] received October 2, 2007, Arms Export Control Act, certification of a Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I move that pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- proposed license for the export of defense ar- the House do now adjourn. mittee on Energy and Commerce. ticles and services to the Governments of

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Referred to the Com- Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. REYNOLDS, and Mr. sight and Government Reform. mittee of the Whole House on the State of WAXMAN): 3721. A letter from the Assistant Secretary the Union. H.R. 3825. A bill to amend the Public for Administration and Mgmt., Department Mr. DINGELL: Committee on Energy and Health Service Act to establish grant pro- of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to Commerce. H.R. 970. A bill to amend the Fed- grams to provide for education and outreach the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with re- on newborn screening and coordinated fol- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- spect to the distribution of the drug lowup care once newborn screening has been ment Reform. dextromethorphan, and for other purposes; conducted, to reauthorize programs under 3722. A letter from the Deputy Assistant with an amendment (Rept. 110–377). Referred part A of title XI of such Act, and for other General Counsel, Department of Transpor- to the Committee of the Whole House on the purposes; to the Committee on Energy and tation, transmitting a report pursuant to the State of the Union. Commerce. Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Mr. DINGELL: Committee on Energy and By Mr. BOREN: Committee on Oversight and Government Commerce. H.R. 1727. A bill to enhance and H.R. 3826. A bill to amend the State De- Reform. further research into paralysis and to im- partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to in- 3723. A letter from the Director, Office of prove rehabilitation and the quality of life crease the maximum amount of an award National Drug Control Policy, transmitting for persons living with paralysis and other available under the Department of State re- a report on the ‘‘Fiscal Year 2006 Accounting physical disabilities, and for other purposes; wards program for information leading to of Drug Control Funds,’’ pursuant to Public with an amendment (Rept. 110–378). Referred the capture of Osama bin Laden; to the Com- Law 105-277, section 705(d)(Div. C-Title VII); to the Committee of the Whole House on the mittee on Foreign Affairs. to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- State of the Union. By Mr. ALTMIRE: ment Reform. Mr. DINGELL: Committee on Energy and H.R. 3827. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- 3724. A letter from the President and Chief Commerce. H.R. 2295. A bill to amend the enue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief to ac- Executive Officer, Tennessee Valley Author- Public Health Service Act to provide for the tive duty military personnel and employers ity, transmitting the Authority’s strategic establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral who assist them, and for other purposes; to plan covering fiscal years 2007 through 2012, Sclerosis Registry; with an amendment the Committee on Ways and Means. pursuant to the Government Performance (Rept. 110–379). Referred to the Committee of By Ms. CLARKE (for herself, Mr. and Results Act; to the Committee on Over- the Whole House on the State of the Union. ELLISON, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. HONDA, Mr. sight and Government Reform. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts: Committee PASTOR, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. 3725. A letter from the Director, Congres- on Financial Services. H.R. 2868. A bill to HINOJOSA, Mr. STARK, Mr. RANGEL, sional Budget Office, transmitting the Of- eliminate the exemption from State regula- Mr. SHAYS, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. fice’s report entitled, ‘‘Potential Cost Sav- tion for certain securities designated by na- PERLMUTTER, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New ings from the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Pro- tional securities exchanges (Rept. 110–380). York, and Ms. NORTON): gram,’’ as required by the Predisaster Miti- Referred to the Committee of the Whole H.R. 3828. A bill to reduce the backlog in gation Program Reauthorization Act of 2005; House on the State of the Union. processing requests made by U.S. Citizenship to the Committee on Transportation and In- Mr. LANTOS: Committee on Foreign Af- and Immigration Services to the National frastructure. fairs. H.R. 1567. A bill to amend the Foreign Name Check Program of the Federal Bureau 3726. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased of Investigation; to the Committee on the nator, Department of Health and Human assistance for the prevention, treatment, and Judiciary. Services, transmitting the Department’s control of tuberculosis, and for other pur- By Mr. COHEN (for himself and Mr. final rule — Establishment of Revisit User poses; with an amendment (Rept. 110–381, Pt. WHITFIELD): Fee Program for Medicare Survey and Cer- 1). Ordered to be printed. H.R. 3829. A bill to amend title 18, United tification Activities [CMS-2268-F] (RIN: 0938- Mr. WELCH of Vermont: Committee on States Code, to prohibit certain interstate AO96) received September 19, 2007, pursuant Rules. House Resolution 741. Resolution pro- conduct relating to exotic animals; to the to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Com- viding for consideration of the resolution (H. Committee on the Judiciary. mittees on Ways and Means and Energy and Res. 734) expressing the sense of the House of By Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Mr. WAL- Commerce. Representatives regarding the withholding of DEN of Oregon, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- information relating to corruption in Iraq GERS, Mr. WU, and Mr. BLUMENAUER): f H.R. 3830. A bill to amend the Bonneville (Rept. 110–382). Referred to the House Cal- Power Administration portions of the Fish- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON endar. eries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Ms. SLAUGHTER: Committee on Rules. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Act of 2000 to authorize appropriations for House Resolution 742. Resolution providing fiscal years 2008 through 2014, and for other Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- committees were delivered to the Clerk maintain the free flow of information to the sources. for printing and reference to the proper public by providing conditions for the feder- By Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania (for calendar, as follows: ally compelled disclosure of information by himself, Mr. CAMP of Michigan, Mr. certain persons connected with the news Mr. GEORGE MILLER, of California: Com- BRADY of Texas, Mr. NUNES, and Mr. media (Rept. 110–383). Referred to the House mittee on Education and Labor. H.R. 1424. A TIBERI): Calendar. bill to amend section 712 of the Employee H.R. 3831. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, sec- f enue Code of 1986 to increase, and make per- tion 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, manent certain improvements to, the child and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Code of 1986 to require equity in the provi- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII, the Means. sion of mental health and substance-related By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself and Ms. disorder benefits under group health plans; Committee on Energy and Commerce LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California): with an amendment (Rept. 110–374, Pt. 1). Or- discharged from further consideration. H.R. 3832. A bill to clarify and extend the dered to be printed. H.R. 1567 referred to the Committee of commitment of the United States to pursue Mr. RANGEL: Committee on Ways and the Whole House on the State of the economic cooperation with Costa Rica and Means. H.R. 1424. A bill to amend section 712 Union, and ordered to be printed. other nations in the Caribbean Basin, and for of the Employee Retirement Income Secu- other purposes; to the Committee on Ways rity Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public f and Means. Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the By Mr. KING of New York: Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require eq- TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED H.R. 3833. A bill to eliminate the backlog uity in the provision of mental health and BILL in performing DNA analyses of DNA samples substance-related disorder benefits under Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the collected from convicted child sex offenders, group health plans; with an amendment and for other purposes; to the Committee on (Rept. 110–374, Pt. 2). Ordered to be printed. following action was taken by the the Judiciary. Mr. DINGELL: Committee on Energy and Speaker: By Mr. LEWIS of Georgia: Commerce. H.R. 20. A bill to provide for re- H.R. 2830. Referral to the Committees on H.R. 3834. A bill to amend title II of the So- search on, and services for individuals with, Energy and Commerce and the Judiciary ex- cial Security Act to increase the level of postpartum depression and psychosis, with tended for a period ending not later than Oc- earnings under which no individual who is an amendment (Rept. 110–375). Referred to tober 29, 2007. blind is determined to have demonstrated an

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H.R. 1927: Mrs. MALONEY of New York. mittees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, H.R. 337: Mr. SKELTON. H.R. 1953: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a H.R. 369: Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 1959: Mr. GALLEGLY. period to be subsequently determined by the H.R. 394: Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. H.R. 1964: Ms. SCHWARTZ. Speaker, in each case for consideration of H.R. 549: Mr. FATTAH. H.R. 1983: Mr. PATRICK MURPHY of Pennsyl- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 618: Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. vania. tion of the committee concerned. H.R. 699: Mr. BROUN of Georgia and Mr. H.R. 1992: Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, By Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- PICKERING. Mr. FILNER, and Mrs. GILLIBRAND. OURTNEY OSS fornia (for herself, Ms. WATSON, Mr. H.R. 719: Mr. C and Mr. R . H.R. 2033: Mr. COBLE. H.R. 758: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. FILNER, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. SPACE, H.R. 2067: Mr. FERGUSON. GOODE, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, and Mr. JONES of Ms. MATSUI, Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. GIF- H.R. 2108: Mr. MICHAUD. North Carolina. FORDS, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- H.R. 2116: Mr. CAPUANO and Mr. MILLER of H.R. 760: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. fornia, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. HINCHEY, North Carolina. H.R. 767: Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. FIL- H.R. 2169: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 871: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. NER, Mr. REYES, and Mr. ISSA): H.R. 2236: Mr. HONDA and Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 897: Mr. ALLEN and Ms. WATERS. H.R. 3836. A bill to require that funds H.R. 2265: Ms. WATERS. H.R. 1023: Mr. PETRI, Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. AL awarded to States and political subdivisions H.R. 2266: Ms. LEE. GREEN of Texas, Mr. WELCH of Vermont, Mr. for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Pro- H.R. 2280: Mr. MORAN of Kansas. FRANKS of Arizona, and Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 2295: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. gram be distributed no later than 120 days H.R. 1026: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. after the last day of the annual application H.R. 2315: Mr. HULSHOF. H.R. 1043: Ms. CLARKE. H.R. 2331: Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee. period for such Program; to the Committee ICKERING H.R. 1063: Mr. P . H.R. 2332: Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. BRADY of on the Judiciary. H.R. 1071: Mr. SHAYS. Pennsylvania, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. By Mr. ROYCE (for himself and Ms. H.R. 1072: Ms. BERKLEY and Ms. CARSON. HOLDEN, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. SMITH of WATSON): H.R. 1073: Mr. FERGUSON and Mrs. New Jersey, Mr. FORBES, and Mr. CARTER. H. Con. Res. 234. Concurrent resolution GILLIBRAND. H.R. 2380: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. calling on the Government of the People’s H.R. 1076: Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. MOORE of Wis- GOODLATTE, and Mr. BACHUS. Republic of China to respect the human consin, and Mr. GERLACH. H.R. 2391: Mr. CRAMER. rights of refugees from North Korea; to the H.R. 1077: Mrs. BIGGERT. H.R. 2416: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 1088: Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- H.R. 2417: Ms. HIRANO and Mrs. EMERSON. By Mr. ACKERMAN (for himself, Mr. fornia. H.R. 2452: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. WYNN, and Ms. LANTOS, Mr. ISSA, and Mr. H.R. 1102: Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas and Mr. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. BOUSTANY): ALTMIRE. H.R. 2464: Mr. EHLERS and Mr. HOLDEN. H. Res. 738. A resolution expressing the H.R. 1108: Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 2505: Mr. KAGEN. sense of the House of Representatives regard- H.R. 1110: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. H.R. 2514: Mr. COSTELLO, Mrs. MALONEY of ing the Government of Syria’s continued in- H.R. 1125: Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- New York, Mr. ORTIZ, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- terference in the internal affairs of Lebanon; ida, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, and fornia, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. HOLT, Mr. WYNN, Mr. to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. consid- Mr. SALI. TOWNS, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. ETHERIDGE, ered and agreed to. H.R. 1127: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan and Mr. Ms. DELAURO, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. By Mr. COOPER: HOEKSTRA. PAYNE, and Mr. CUMMINGS. H. Res. 739. A resolution honoring Albert H.R. 1135: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. H.R. 2574: Mr. WYNN. Arnold Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental H.R. 1147: Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. H.R. 2578: Mr. SNYDER. Panel on Climate Change, Winners of the H.R. 1148: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 2596: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. 2007 Nobel Peace Prize; to the Committee on H.R. 1166: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. H.R. 2610: Mr. PORTER. Foreign Affairs. H.R. 1192: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 2620: Mr. HONDA. By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (for H.R. 1205: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. H.R. 1228: Mr. COSTA. H.R. 2634: Mr. CARNAHAN. herself, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. LANTOS, Ms. H.R. 1248: Mr. MARKEY and Mr. FERGUSON. H.R. 2639: Mr. BACHUS. ROS-LEHTINEN, Ms. LEE, Mr. MCCAUL H.R. 1275: Mr. LARSEN of Washington and H.R. 2651: Mr. HINCHEY and Ms. WOOLSEY. of Texas, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mrs. Mr. LANGEVIN. H.R. 2668: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. TAUSCHER, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. H.R. 1282: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. FATTAH, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. FORTUN˜ O, Mr. MCNULTY, Mrs. H.R. 1352: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H.R. 2677: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. MALONEY of New York, Mr. H.R. 1357: Mr. FORBES. H.R. 2686: Mr. COOPER. DELAHUNT, Mr. WYNN, Mr. LEWIS of H.R. 1409: Mr. PICKERING. H.R. 2702: Mr. MCNERNEY. Georgia, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. H.R. 1419: Mr. GRAVES, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. H.R. 2772: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. CLARKE, and Mr. RUSH): SALI. H.R. 2894: Mr. SOUDER. H. Res. 740. A resolution condemning in the H.R. 1424: Mr. SHULER. H.R. 2910: Ms. WATERS. strongest terms the attacks on African H.R. 1474: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. ENGLISH of H.R. 2915: Mr. WAXMAN and Mr. Union peacekeepers that occurred in Pennsylvania, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. SOUDER, LATOURETTE. Haskanita, Darfur, Sudan, on September 29, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and Mr. BLUNT. H.R. 2927: Mr. JINDAL and Mr. PORTER. 2007; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 1481: Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. H.R. 2933: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- By Mr. ROTHMAN: H.R. 1497: Mr. KILDEE. fornia, Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. FOXX, and Ms. H. Res. 743. A resolution honoring Varian H.R. 1528: Mr. MARKEY. WATSON. Fry on the 100th anniversary of his birth; to H.R. 1552: Mr. SHUSTER, Ms. WOOLSEY, and H.R. 3028: Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. DANIEL E. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Mr. MEEK of Florida. LUNGREN of California, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. ment Reform. H.R. 1566: Mr. CUMMINGS. JEFFERSON. By Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico (for H.R. 1584: Ms. SUTTON and Mr. HIGGINS. H.R. 3029: Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. herself and Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN): H.R. 1610: Mr. POE and Mr. UDALL of Colo- H.R. 3033: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. H. Res. 744. A resolution recognizing the rado. H.R. 3040: Ms. HIRONO. contributions of Native American veterans H.R. 1619: Mr. RAHALL. H.R. 3090: Mr. JINDAL, Mr. PRICE of North and calling upon the President to issue a H.R. 1621: Mr. NADLER. Carolina, and Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. proclamation urging the people of the United H.R. 1687: Mr. MANZULLO. H.R. 3109: Mr. BILIRAKIS and Mr. MCHUGH. States to observe a day in honor of Native H.R. 1738: Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. MAR- H.R. 3119: Mr. STARK, Ms. WATERS, and Ms. American veterans; to the Committee on KEY, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. HIRONO. Veterans’ Affairs. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. CLAY, Ms. HERSETH H.R. 3156: Mrs. MUSGRAVE. By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (for SANDLIN, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. LOBIONDO, and H.R. 3167: Mr. CUMMINGS and Ms. HIRONO. himself and Mr. MCDERMOTT): Mr. BOSWELL. H.R. 3175: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. H. Res. 745. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 1746: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. GALLEGLY, H.R. 3191: Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. YOUNG of Alas- religious and historical significance of the Mr. MAHONEY of Florida, Mr. WILSON of ka, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. festival of Diwali; to the Committee on Over- South Carolina, and Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ- PAYNE. sight and Government Reform. BALART of Florida. H.R. 3202: Mr. KIRK.

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H.R. 3203: Mr. KIRK. H.R. 3779: Mr. ROYCE, Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, H. Res. 725: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. KIND, Mr. H.R. 3219: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. PRICE of Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. ALEXANDER, and Mr. LEVIN, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. North Carolina, Mr. BROWN of South Caro- WALBERG. THOMPSON of California, Mr. MCDERMOTT, lina, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. HALL H.R. 3781: Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. WU, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. WYNN, of New York, Mr. OLVER, and Mr. FORTUN˜ O. H.R. 3793: Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MORAN of H.R. 3256: Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. HARE, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. TOWNS, Virginia, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ H.R. 3281: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. BERRY, Mr. HOLDEN, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. of California, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, H.R. 3282: Mr. LEVIN, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. DOYLE, and Mr. PAYNE. Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. FIL- LOBIONDO, and Mr. MILLER of North Caro- H.R. 3797: Mr. ETHERIDGE, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. NER, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. DOYLE, and Mr. FARR. lina. LIPINSKI, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Ms. H. Res. 726: Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. MEEK of Flor- H.R. 3298: Ms. HIRONO. SCHAKOWSKY, and Ms. HIRONO. ida, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- H.R. 3317: Ms. BORDALLO and Mrs. EMER- H.R. 3799: Ms. WOOLSEY. vania, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. ROTHMAN, Ms. BERK- SON. H.R. 3807: Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. MORAN of Vir- LEY, Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. BARROW, H.R. 3327: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. ginia, and Ms. HIRONO. Mr. COSTA, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. HALL of New York, Ms. H.R. 3808: Ms. CLARKE. SHERMAN, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. MORAN of ˜ HIRONO, and Mr. FORTUNO. H. Con. Res. 154: Mr. PENCE, Mr. MANZULLO, Kansas, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. WOLF, H.R. 3334: Mr. MCHUGH. Mr. KIRK, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. INGLIS of South Ms. CASTOR, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. H.R. 3368: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. Carolina, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. RENZI, Mr. KIRK, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, PAYNE, and Mr. HINCHEY. SMITH of New Jersey, and Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. FARR, Mr. MURPHY of H.R. 3369: Mrs. MYRICK. H. Con. Res. 163: Mr. MCHUGH. Connecticut, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. H.R. 3378: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, H. Con. Res. 182: Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. COURTNEY, Mrs. DAVIS of California, and Ms. Mr. FILNER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. UDALL of New ESHOO. MCNERNEY, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, and Mr. Mexico, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, Mr. OBER- H. Res. 730: Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. LINCOLN CLAY. STAR, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. DIAZ-BALART of Florida. H.R. 3380: Mr. LOBIONDO and Mr. BAIRD. LINDER, Mr. BARROW, Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of H. Res. 734: Mr. HIGGINS and Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 3381: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Tennessee, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. H. Res. 735: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, H.R. 3389: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. MCNERNEY, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. Ms. WATSON, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. H.R. 3397: Ms. CARSON and Mr. COHEN. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. LEWIS of Geor- EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. H.R. 3438: Ms. SUTTON. gia, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. CANNON, and Mr. UDALL LUMENAUER LLEN AVIS H.R. 3453: Mr. CONAWAY and Mr. CAMP of B , Mr. A , Mrs. D of Cali- of Colorado. Michigan. fornia, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. H. Con. Res. 197: Mr. FARR. H.R. 3498: Mrs. JONES of Ohio. SHAYS, Mr. ELLISON, and Mr. COOPER. H. Con. Res. 221: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 3512: Mr. JEFFERSON. H. Con. Res. 228: Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. H.R. 3533: Mr. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. BISHOP of f H. Con. Res. 230: Mr. REYES, Mr. TOWNS, Utah, Mr. WAMP, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. UDALL of Mr. PUTNAM, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. Colorado, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. ROGERS of Ala- CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- LEVIN, Mr. FORBES, and Mr. KING of New bama, and Mr. BACA. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- York. H.R. 3544: Mr. CLAY, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. H. Res. 111: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. KING- ITED TARIFF BENEFITS ALLEN, and Ms. SUTTON. STON S IRONO ROWN H.R. 3548: Mr. HARE and Mr. GORDON. , M . H , and Mr. B of South Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.R. 3558: Mr. HOLDEN. Carolina. statements on congressional earmarks, H.R. 3577: Ms. KILPATRICK and Mr. SIRES. H. Res. 169: Mr. LATOURETTE and Mr. MAN- limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 3584: Mr. SAXTON. ZULLO. benefits were submitted as follows: H.R. 3585: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. H. Res. 185: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. OFFERED BY RICK BOUCHER INSLEE, Ms. SUTTON, and Mr. FARR. H. Res. 194: Ms. RICHARDSON. H.R. 3609: Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. STARK, H. Res. 237: Mr. BOSWELL and Mr. MORAN of The amendment to be offered by Rep- Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. WASSERMAN Virginia. resentative Boucher or a designee to H.R. SCHULTZ, and Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. H. Res. 245: Mr. ENGEL, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act of H.R. 3622: Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. MAN- LAMPSON, Mr. CARDOZA, Ms. WASSERMAN 2007, does not contain any congressional ear- ZULLO, Mr. WALSH of New York, Mr. GRAVES, SCHULTZ, and Mr. FILNER. marks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff Mr. PAUL, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, and H. Res. 356: Mr. LIPINSKI. benefits, as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H. Res. 415: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, of rule XXI. H.R. 3629: Mr. PAUL and Mr. GORDON. Mr. SMITH of Washington, and Mr. BACA. OFFERED BY JOHN CONYERS, JR. H.R. 3660: Mr. BACHUS and Mr. SOUDER. H. Res. 448: Mr. DINGELL and Mrs. DAVIS of California. The amendment to be offered by Rep- H.R. 3663: Mr. HOLT, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. resentative Conyers or a designee to H.R. HONDA, and Mr. HARE. H. Res. 499: Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Ten- nessee. 3773, the ‘‘Responsible Electronic Surveil- H.R. 3665: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. lance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effec- H.R. 3666: Ms. CLARKE, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, H. Res. 542: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania and tive Act of 2007’’ (RESTORE Act of 2007), Mr. MARSHALL, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mrs. GILLIBRAND. does not contain any congressional ear- H.R. 3674: Ms. HIRONO. H. Res. 616: Ms. HARMAN. marks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 3687: Mr. PASTOR, Mr. TOWNS, and Mr. H. Res. 618: Mr. CARNAHAN and Mr. benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) GENE GREEN of Texas. KUCINICH. of rule XXI. H.R. 3689: Ms. DEGETTE. H. Res. 666: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 3691: Mr. TIERNEY and Mr. DEFAZIO. GENE GREEN of Texas, and Mr. HINOJOSA. f H.R. 3692: Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. RUSH, Mr. HIN- H. Res. 684: Mr. ALTMIRE, Ms. HIRONO, and CHEY, Mr. FATTAH, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. FURTUN˜ O, Mr. WELCH of Vermont. Mr. TOWNS, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, and Ms. H. Res. 700: Ms. BORDALLO. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H. Res. 707: Ms. CLARKE, Mr. JOHNSON of PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 3697: Mr. BAIRD. Georgia, Ms. CARSON, and Mr. CONYERS. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H. Res. 708: Mr. COHEN, Mr. TANNER, Ms. H.R. 3700: Mr. WEXLER and Mr. RANGEL. were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 3705: Ms. CLARKE, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, WATSON, Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. and Ms. BORDALLO. COSTA, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. lutions as follows: H.R. 3723: Mr. KING of New York. SHERMAN, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. H. Res. 106: Mr. BOYD of Florida, Mr. H.R. 3738: Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, JONES of North Carolina, and Mr. BERMAN. HERGER, Mr. BERRY, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. Mr. KING of Iowa, and Mr. PEARCE. H. Res. 713: Ms. SCHWARTZ and Mr. WEXLER. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of H.R. 3757: Mr. LIPINSKI, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, H. Res. 721: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- Tennessee, and Mr. ROSS. and Mr. SHAYS. fornia. H. Res. 610: Ms. KILPATRICK.

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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2007 No. 155 Senate U.S. SENATE, with numbers and all this—had started The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, out as a great baseball player. He was called to order by the Honorable JIM Washington, DC, October 15, 2007. a pitcher, a left-handed pitcher, as I To the Senate: WEBB, a Senator from the State of Vir- understand. He played professional Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, ginia. of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby baseball. He was in the Brooklyn Dodg- appoint the Honorable JIM WEBB, a Senator ers’ farm system. He left there to be- PRAYER from the State of Virginia, to perform the come a junior high school math teach- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- duties of the Chair. er. fered the following prayer: ROBERT C. BYRD, He went on to earn a law degree be- Let us pray. President pro tempore. fore he began a storied career in the O Lord, magnificent in mercy, plen- Mr. WEBB thereupon assumed the State of New Mexico as a city council- teous in grace, and generous in love, we chair as Acting President pro tempore. man and mayor. Now, of course, he is pause to confess our shortcomings. f one of the more senior Members of the Forgive us for speaking when we Senate. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY During the time Senator DOMENICI should listen and for manipulating LEADER facts to suit our purposes. Forgive us and I have known each other, we have also for waiting for opportunities in- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- gotten to know each other’s spouses. stead of creating them. Lord, we have pore. The majority leader is recog- He is very kind and thoughtful to forgotten, faltered, and failed, and we nized. Landra, my wife, as I try to be to his ask today for Your mercy. f very sweet, personable Nancy. They have eight children. Strengthen our Senators for today’s SENATOR PETE DOMENICI journey. Give them strong hearts and He is a person for whom I have great sound minds to do their ethical best in Mr. REID. Mr. President, before I respect. I will miss him. He has a representing You. As they look to the outline what we are going to do this unique knowledge of the importance of future, give them the wisdom to join afternoon, let me say I had a conversa- our National Laboratories. One reason, their plans to Your will and to do Your tion last week with PETE DOMENICI, of course, is we have two of them in the work on Earth. Lord, radiate Your who announced he would not run for re- State of New Mexico. But we have hope through them, making them posi- election. I served with Senator DOMEN- them in other places—California, Illi- tive people who are expectant of Your ICI for my entire time in the Senate on nois. I have traveled with him to Mis- best for our Nation and world. the Appropriations Committee. We souri. We pray in Your precious Name. worked on the Energy and Water Sub- He is a person who has looked out for Amen. committee over many years. During the Nevada test site—a place where al- most of that time, he was either chair- most 1,000 nuclear devices were ex- f man or I was chairman, and the other ploded, most of them underground, but PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE one was the ranking member. We trav- not all of them underground. He eled the country looking at different worked with me to make sure that fa- The Honorable JIM WEBB led the facilities that related to the jurisdic- cility—that is a billion-dollar facility— Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: tion we had. It was a great sub- is still used for the security of this Na- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the committee because all the money we tion. He has worked on, as I have indi- United States of America, and to the Repub- had was discretionary, and it was a cated, the safety of our nuclear stock- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, subcommittee that did so many good pile. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. things for the country. There were He made his decision to retire for f water projects that were long overdue. reasons that are certainly valid, but We set up the safety and reliability of that does not take away from the fact APPOINTMENT OF ACTING our nuclear arsenal. It was not easy, we will all miss him. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE but we worked through that. I must say, one of the other issues he The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator DOMENICI has a tremen- has worked so hard on—originally with clerk will please read a communication dously interesting background. Be- Senator Wellstone, but after that much to the Senate from the President pro cause of my fascination with athletics, of the time alone—deals with mental tempore (Mr. BYRD). and especially baseball, I was stunned health parity. Fortuitously, a week be- The assistant legislative clerk read to learn this respectable man—who has fore we adjourned for the Columbus the following letter: so much mental acuity and is good Day recess, we passed that legislation

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We are going to start that bill therein for up to 10 minutes each, and right direction. as soon as we finish the bill that is be- with the time equally divided and con- So I do offer Senator DOMENICI my fore us, the Commerce, Justice, trolled between the two leaders or congratulations for the wonderful job Science appropriations bill, and we are their designees. he has done as a Senator and, as I told going to finish that bill this week. We The Senator from New Mexico. him on the phone, I express how have to do that. f much—after the next 15 months—I will The farm bill is so important all PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS ACT miss him. across this country, and the markup of AMENDMENTS OF 2007 f that bill is scheduled for next week. The reason we have to finish the Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I rise SENATOR TED KENNEDY Labor-HHS appropriations bill this to discuss the Presidential Records Act Mr. REID. Mr. President, I think it is week is the chairman of the committee Amendments of 2007. also important to tell everyone Sen- the farm bill will come out of is Sen- The Presidential Records Act of 1978 ator KENNEDY is strong and well and ator HARKIN, who is also the chairman declared a President’s papers were the happy. He had some minor surgery that of the subcommittee that deals with property of the people of the United was important surgery. A lot of people Labor-HHS. So we have to finish that. States and were to be administered by do not know Senator KENNEDY was I hope it does not spill into the week- the National Archives and Records Ad- nearly killed in an airplane crash. His end. We have talked about that several ministration. The act provided that life was saved by EVAN BAYH’s father, times this year and rarely have we had Presidential papers would be available Birch Bayh. to do it. But we need to get that done. 12 years after a President left office, al- He never complains, but Senator After this week, we will only have lowing the former or incumbent Presi- KENNEDY has constant pain from his four work weeks before we have our dent the right to claim executive privi- back. As a result of that, he had some Thanksgiving Day recess. We are all on lege for particularly sensitive docu- work done to see what was going on line to see what we can do to work out ments. with his back. They did a CAT scan of our differences with the White House In order to fulfill that mandate—that his full spine, which normally is not to finish our funding for this year. We mandate that was in the 1978 law— done because most of the trouble in his need to do that, and finishing this bill President Reagan, in 1989, signed Exec- back is in the low back, not the high will point us in that direction. utive Order 12667, which gave the back. As a result of that, they fortu- Thank you, Mr. President. former or incumbent President 30 days itously—with good fortune because of f to claim executive privilege. However, in 2001, early in his admin- the high x-ray—checked and a carotid RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY istration, President Bush issued Execu- artery was plugged. LEADER It was very fortuitous that was done. tive Order 13233, and this executive His wife Jackie thinks that is a mir- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- order by President Bush nullified acle, and it certainly is a blessing in pore. The Republican leader is recog- President Reagan’s order and imposed their lives because as a result of taking nized. new regulations for obtaining Presi- a look at his spine, they were able to f dential and Vice Presidential docu- spot that and avoid some serious prob- SENATORS DOMENICI AND KEN- ments. President Bush’s new order lems in the future. NEDY AND APPROPRIATIONS greatly restricts access to Presidential I cannot possibly overstate the im- BILLS papers by requiring that all requests portance of Senator KENNEDY’s leader- for documents, no matter how innoc- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, let ship in this body as we address the crit- uous, be approved by both the former me commend the majority leader for President, whose papers are involved, ical issues that lie ahead in this work his comments about our colleague, period. For 45 years he has been a per- and also by the current White House Senator DOMENICI’s long and extraor- son who has been on the cutting edge occupant. There is no time limit to the dinarily distinguished career. We are White House review, and the right to of doing the right thing for this coun- indeed fortunate he will be here for an- try and certainly for the State of Mas- review and assert executive privilege other 15 months and we look forward to has been extended by President Bush in sachusetts. serving with him. I will have, obvi- f his Executive order to include the Vice ously, a lot more to say about his re- President and to include Presidential SCHEDULE markable tenure in the Senate later. family members. In this way, the order It is also good to have a health up- Mr. REID. Mr. President, today, we goes against the spirit of the Presi- date on our colleague Senator KEN- are going to have morning business for dential Records Act and against the NEDY, and to learn his operation went an hour after Senator MCCONNELL and letter of the Presidential Records Act well and he is doing well and will be I finish our brief remarks to the Sen- by creating a presumption of non- back with us soon. ate. The time will be equally divided Finally, let me underscore the obser- disclosure and expanding the executive and controlled. Following the period of vations the majority leader made. It is privilege claim, thus allowing the morning business, the Senate will re- our goal to pass as many of the appro- White House to prevent the release of sume consideration of the Department priations bills as possible. There will records literally for generations in the of Commerce, Justice, and Science Ap- be significant cooperation on this side future. propriations Act. of the aisle toward that end. That is, H.R. 1255, the Presidential Records Under an order previously entered, after all, the basic work of Govern- Act Amendments of 2007—which is the people have until 2:30 p.m. today to file ment, and we need to try to complete bill I came to the floor to speak any first-degree amendments to the it as rapidly as possible. about—was passed in the House by a bill. We are going to finish this bill vote of 333 to 93 on June 20 of this year. perhaps not tonight, but I hope we can f I introduced a similar bill, S. 886, in finish it tomorrow because we are RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME March of this year in the Senate. The going to move then to the Labor-HHS The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- bill I introduced is a bipartisan bill legislation. pore. Under the previous order, the which is cosponsored by Senators Tonight we are going to have a vote, leadership time is reserved. CORNYN, LEAHY, SUNUNU, FEINSTEIN, and we are going to see if we can come f and OBAMA. Two weeks ago, Senator up with an amendment to the appro- FEINSTEIN sought unanimous consent priations bill we are working on. If not, MORNING BUSINESS for the Senate to proceed to H.R. 1255, there is still a judge we need to have The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- but an objection was heard from an- approved, and we will do that tonight. pore. Under the previous order, there other Senator.

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This Congress passed a bipar- former Presidents in requiring that the Vicki. She was so kind and thoughtful President notify the Archivist of any tisan piece of legislation. Let me em- to call me very early Saturday morn- phasize that it is a bipartisan piece of claims of executive privilege within 60 ing to let me know Ted was going into days preceding a notice of a request for legislation expanding health insurance the hospital and I asked her to please coverage for children. I am proud that a document with an additional 30 days call me when the surgery was finished, if requested. These measures essen- we have done that. In the Senate, we and Vicki did that. I called her Jackie had 67 Senators vote in favor of it. Two tially return the process to the proce- for reasons unknown to anyone other dural framework that had been in place Senators who were in favor of that bill than whoever puts words in my mouth. were absent at that time, so that is 69 since President Reagan issued his I want the RECORD to be corrected. Senators who said, yes, let’s expand original Executive order. I note the absence of a quorum. the program. It was fully paid for. It This is an important matter that de- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- doesn’t increase the debt by one penny. serves to be brought to a vote in the pore. The clerk will call the roll. It expands the program and would Senate. There is strong bipartisan sup- The assistant legislative clerk pro- allow 3.8 million additional children in port for the reasonable approach to the ceeded to call the roll. this country to have access to health Presidential Records Act that is con- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask care coverage. tained in H.R. 1255. Now is not the unanimous consent that the order for Mr. President, I don’t know what is time, in my view, for political ploys the quorum call be rescinded. in second or third or even fourth place but for, instead, a thoughtful debate The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- in terms of people’s priorities. I know and an ultimate vote on this bill. pore. Without objection, it is so or- what is in first place for most people: dered. their children and their children’s Two weeks ago, the U.S. District f health. Court for the District of Columbia The President says he vetoed this ruled that Executive Order 13233 is, in ORDER OF PROCEDURE legislation because it is big govern- part—this is the Executive order Presi- ment. He vetoed this legislation be- dent Bush entered—invalid in requiring Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, my un- derstanding is that we are in morning cause he says it would cover kids at the Archivist of the United States to the family level of income of $83,000. delay release of the records of former business, and the minority side is actu- ally allocated certain amounts of time. The President knows better than that. Presidents at their request as per- He wasn’t telling the truth. Let me mitted under the order. The Court They are not here. I ask unanimous consent that I may just, if I can, speak a bit of truth to found that the Archivist’s reliance on this issue. This is not big government. section 3(b) of that Executive order is speak in morning business, with the understanding that if someone on the Contrary to most of what the President without constitutional basis and vio- is sending down to the Congress, this is lates the Administrative Procedures minority side comes to speak in morn- ing business on their time, I will relin- paid for. Contrast this children’s Act. This holding gives us clear direc- health insurance—a proposal from the tion in legislatively addressing the quish the floor. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Congress that is paid for—with the pro- problems that have arisen as a result of posals that sit in front of the Congress Executive Order 13233. pore. Without objection, it is so or- dered. from the President for Iraq and Af- Under the Presidential Records Act, ghanistan to prosecute the war. Right there is a clear and an unequivocal as- f now, we have a $189 billion request by sumption that the records of a Presi- CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE this President to continue funding the dent’s administration belong to the PROGRAM war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Not one people of this Nation, barring the na- penny of it is paid for. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I be- We send the soldiers to war, and the tional security interests or an execu- lieve midweek this week the House will tive privilege claim. The people of this President says let’s send them the bill take up the veto override of the Presi- later when they come home and they Nation hired the President. His work is dent’s veto on the Children’s Health In- undertaken on behalf of the people. can help pay for it. Contrast that with surance Program. There has been a lot what we have done with children’s Can anyone doubt that the Nation is of discussion about what this Congress made stronger and our Government health insurance. It is $35 billion over 5 has or has not done. I think despite all years, all of it paid for, and 3.8 million and the electorate are better served by of the obstacles and roadblocks we the study of the actions of past Presi- children, who at this point don’t have have made progress in a wide range of access to health insurance coverage, dents? This is not a matter of trying to areas. But the one in which we have uncover dark secrets; rather, it is in will get that coverage. Is that some- made significant progress, which I am thing we ought to be proud of? In my everyone’s interests and certainly in very proud of, is expanding children’s the interests of this Nation that schol- judgment, it is. Now, the President, health insurance coverage. when he vetoed this, he said this is ars, students, and the public have ac- Regrettably, we have a lot of chil- cess to the records of former Presidents going to provide coverage to kids dren in this country who have no whose parents are at the $83,000 level. in order to fully understand and appre- health insurance coverage at all. So ciate the work of those Presidents and That is not the poverty level. There is the question of whether when they are no $83,000 level. That was a level re- to provide guidance for future Presi- sick they have a doctor to go to is a dents and future administrations. quested by the State of New York, function, in many cases, of whether the which was not approved. I strongly urge that H.R. 1255 be parents have any income or any money It is true that there are a number of brought to the Senate floor for debate in their checkbook or in their pockets. States that cover children from fami- and for ultimate passage. Many times those children get no lies who have incomes above the 200- Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I health care. percent level of poverty, but let me suggest the absence of a quorum. In 1997, we put in place the Children’s point out that this George W. Bush ad- Health Insurance Program. We know it ministration approved these expan- Mr. REID. Mr. President, would the works because we have had it for 10 sions, and I will give an example. In Senator withhold? years. In my State, for example, the 2003, New Jersey applied for a waiver to Mr. BINGAMAN. I certainly do with- Children’s Health Insurance Program is be able to cover parents in their pro- hold. not a government program that has gram. Secretary Thompson of the Bush

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The the result from the House of Represent- now retired and General Sanchez has Bush administration said: atives. I know very soon the Senate some very strong things to say about By giving parents of children with the will vote and easily override the Presi- the war in Iraq since his retirement. CHIP program health insurance, we are pro- dent’s veto. He says the war began with: viding quality health care to the whole fam- DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS A catastrophically flawed, unrealistically ily. AGENCY optimistic war plan . . . Since the start of This is the Bush administration that In a moment I will talk about Gen- this war, America’s leadership has known has actually approved these waivers, eral Sanchez’s speech this weekend, that our military alone could not achieve which I read about in the Washington victory in Iraq. Starting in July 2003, the the very waivers the President seems message repeatedly communicated to Wash- now to be critical of. Post, but before I do that, there is some interesting news about what is ington by military commanders on the Let me also say this. The President ground was that the military alone could campaigned—he campaigned—on ex- happening at the Defense Department never achieve victory in Iraq. in advanced research in something panding children’s health insurance. In General Sanchez said the ‘‘surge,’’ 2004, here is what he said: called DARPA—Defense Advanced Re- search Projects Agency. which he called the ‘‘latest revised In a new term, we will lead an aggressive The head of DARPA, Dr. Tony Teth- strategy,’’ is, in his words, ‘‘a desperate effort to enroll millions of poor children who attempt by an administration that has are eligible but not signed up for the govern- er, came and spoke at a technology conference I had in Fargo, ND, last not accepted the political and eco- ment’s health insurance programs. We will nomic realities of this war and they not allow a lack of attention or information week. His speech was extraordinary. He to stand between these children and the is a good presenter and a wonderful have definitely not communicated that health care they need. public servant. I know there are some reality to the American people.’’ As a result, the American military, So the President vetoed this bill. The who wonder if the Government ever he says: sky is the limit when it comes to the does anything right. Well, the Govern- ment does a lot of things to improve finds itself in an intractable situation. The other spending, but this bill, which is best we can do with this flawed approach is fully paid for, gets a veto. There are and help the American people and ad- vance this country’s interests, and I stave off defeat. The war in Iraq has been a plenty of votes in the Senate to over- ‘‘catastrophic failure.’’ will describe one of them. ride the President’s veto. The question This, according to General Sanchez, is in the House. My hope is that Mem- Dr. Tether described experiments that are going on in advanced research who was in charge of the war in Iraq bers of the House will understand the from mid-2003 to mid-2004. Over 20 opportunity to override this veto and in DARPA, in which they have taken a monkey, and the monkey sits at a con- other retired generals have spoken out to establish a clear priority for this after they have retired. General Eaton Congress on a bipartisan basis. My sole with a joystick. He sees a red ball go across in front of him, and he uses said: hope is they will round up the votes in The military ethos is: Give your advice pri- the House to override this President’s the joystick to touch the red ball with the arm of the joystick, and he is then vately to those in a position to make veto. given a treat. That is learned behavior changes, not the media, but this administra- This is about priorities. The fact is tion is immune to good advice. for the monkey. The ball goes across 100 years from now all of us will be the screen, the monkey exercises the So retired General Eaton went public dead and gone and the record of our joystick, the joystick aperture touches with his criticism of this administra- service here and the record of this the red ball, and the monkey gets a tion’s flawed policies. President’s service, the record of this treat. Then they took the joystick General Batiste—I had the oppor- Government, will be in the history away and instead put on the monkey a tunity to meet General Batiste—was books. They will be able to tell a bit mechanical electrical arm they are one of the brightest stars in the mili- about our value system by looking at working on for those who have lost tary and was considered virtually cer- how did we spend our money. They will their limbs. They implanted electrodes tain for promotion to the highest see there was a time in October of 2007 in the brain of the monkey. Now, when ranks. But, he turned down his third that this Congress had a couple of the red ball goes across in front of the star and retired rather than continue choices: First of all, the President monkey, the monkey has no joystick, to implement a war policy that he felt, says, give me another $189 billion for but the monkey thinks about touching and that he had experienced firsthand, Iraq and Afghanistan to prosecute the the ball and getting the treat and so was flawed. He retired so he could war; give me another $189 billion, and the electrodes capture the thought. ‘‘speak out on behalf of soldiers and by the way, I don’t intend to pay for a Think of that—the electrodes capture their families.’’ penny of it. Just add it to the debt. An- the thought, which sends the electric The point is, General Sanchez has other priority was the Congress saying, impulse to the prosthetic arm that has said, and the other retired generals let’s expand health insurance for chil- been developed, and the arm reaches have said—in fact, I believe that most dren—$35 billion over 5 years. Let’s ex- out and touches the ball, all because believe—there is not a military solu- pand health insurance for children and, the monkey is thinking about touching tion in Iraq, there is only a solution by the way, we will pay for it in the the ball. that embodies substantial diplomatic bill, which we did. And the President This is about breathtaking new tech- efforts and efforts in the political sys- says the second priority is the one that nology and research into approaches tem in Iraq as well. The military alone is inappropriate? What can he be think- that will help those who have lost cannot possibly prevail in Iraq. ing of? limbs in warfare, yes, and in every I wish to make a point I have made When historians look at this value other area of life. There is so much before. We have now apparently trained system and determine that the value going on that is interesting and breath- about 350,000 people in Iraq to be sol- system said children are less impor- taking in the advanced research area, diers or to be in law enforcement. To tant, children are not the priority, and again I say to Dr. Tether that I ap- the extent that I have numbers, this they are going to scratch their heads preciated his coming to North Dakota was from the 2007 report of the General and wonder how on Earth we came to and giving such a wonderful presen- Jones Commission, we have trained that conclusion. I hope that is not the tation. It was extraordinary. 152,000 members of the Iraqi Army— lesson that will come from this effort Well, that is something called which incidentally, is about the num- to override the President’s veto. I hope DARPA. Not a lot of people know ber of American soldiers in Iraq—and the lesson will be a bipartisan Congress about DARPA at the Department of 194,000 members of the Iraqi police. saying to this President: Not this time. Defense. That is 346,000 Iraqis to be soldiers and

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KULSKI and Senator SHELBY already and soldiers, when will they have the I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- added funding to accounts the Presi- will to provide for their own security? sence of a quorum. dent had decided to zero out. These ac- They have a new Constitution. The The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- counts are accounts dealing with law people of Iraq have seen Saddam Hus- pore. The clerk will call the roll. enforcement on Indian reservations. sein executed. They have a new govern- The assistant legislative clerk pro- We just held a hearing on these ment. And they have had nearly 350,000 ceeded to call the roll. issues in the Indian Affairs Committee of their own trained to be law enforce- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask here in the Senate. It is pretty stark, ment and military soldiers. Yet they unanimous consent that the order for when you hear from folks who talk cannot provide for their own security? the quorum call be rescinded. about the crisis on reservations with My nephew went into the Marines The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- respect to law enforcement. about 10 months ago. He is fully pore. Without objection, it is so or- The U.S. Government made a deci- trained and now in Iraq. We do it, and dered. sion a long time ago, well over a cen- we can train 350,000 Iraqis. Yet they tury ago, that law enforcement on In- f can’t provide for their own security? dian reservations is a responsibility of Something is wrong with that. CONCLUSION OF MORNING the Federal Government. Our country So, Mr. President, I only make the BUSINESS has a legal obligation to be involved in point that I read with interest General The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- preventing crime on Indian lands. That Sanchez’s comments this weekend, and pore. Morning business is closed. obligation is a result of treaty provi- they mirrored comments we have heard sions and Federal laws that grant the previously from General Eaton, from f United States the responsibility and General Batiste, from Colonel DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, the authority to investigate and pros- Hammes, and many others that the JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RE- ecute major crimes on Indian reserva- current strategy has been flawed all LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- tions. That is not the choice of Indian along and must change. We must un- TIONS ACT, 2008 tribes; that is a decision our Govern- derstand that the solution in Iraq is The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ment made over a century ago. The not going to be a military-imposed so- pore. Under the previous order, the tribal governments on our Indian res- lution, it is going to be a diplomatic Senate will resume consideration of ervations rely on the Federal Govern- solution and a solution within the po- H.R. 3093, which the clerk will report. ment—specifically, the FBI and the litical system in Iraq, the absence of The legislative clerk read as follows: U.S. attorney’s office—to investigate which means there will remain in Iraq and prosecute violent crimes on Indian A bill (H.R. 3093) making appropriations a protracted long-term civil war. reservations. While we are going door to door in for the Departments of Commerce and Jus- tice, and Science, and Related Agencies for We had a hearing 2 weeks ago. There Baghdad in the middle of a civil war the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and was testimony at that hearing from with American soldiers, Osama bin for other purposes. some research that had been done that Laden continues to send us messages Pending: 34 percent of Indian women will be over the internet and the airwaves. Our raped or sexually assaulted during National Intelligence Estimate says Inouye amendment No. 3214, to establish a factfinding commission to extend the study their lifetime. One-third of the Indian that he is in a ‘‘secure’’ hideaway in of a prior commission to investigate and de- women will be raped or sexually as- northern Pakistan and has now rebuilt termine facts and circumstances surrounding saulted during their lifetime. That is training camps and reconstituted the the relocation, internment, and deportation the state of violent crime on Indian al-Qaida leadership. to Axis countries of Latin Americans of Jap- reservations. Now, think of that. Those who com- anese descent from December 1941 through A retired BIA police officer who mitted the acts of terror against our February 1948 and the impact of those ac- worked on the Standing Rock Sioux country and murdered thousands of tions by the United States and to rec- Reservation said we do not have the re- Americans are now in a safe, more se- ommend appropriate remedies. sources. ‘‘We all knew they only take Casey (for Biden) amendment No. 3256, to cure place, according to our intel- appropriate an additional $110,000,000 for cases with a confession.’’ If there ligence estimates, and is reconstituting community-oriented policing services and to wasn’t a confession, there wasn’t a training camps and plotting new at- provide a full offset for such amount. case. ‘‘We were forced to triage our tacks against our country. We, on the Brown amendment No. 3260, to prohibit the cases,’’ he said. When this violence be- other hand, have our soldiers going use of any funds made available in this act in comes so commonplace that the police door to door in Baghdad in the middle a manner that is inconsistent with the trade have to triage rape cases, there is of a civil war. I think General remedy laws of the United States. something dreadfully wrong. Sanchez’s comments and the comments The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- One of the big factors in the rise of of over 20 other high-ranking military pore. The Senator from North Dakota violent crime on Indian reservations is officers upon their retirement rep- is recognized. the lack of a police presence or law en- resent a basic body of thought most of Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, Senator forcement presence on Indian lands. us have long understood but is not un- MIKULSKI, the chair of the sub- There are little more than 2000 Federal derstood at this point by the President. committee, will be here at 4 o’clock. I and tribal law enforcement officers All of us want this country to suc- know Senator SHELBY is here, and I be- who patrol 56 million acres of Indian ceed. We want our country to succeed lieve he will be out momentarily. I land. In North and South Dakota, we in our war against terrorism. But the have agreed to be on the floor until have two police officers who patrol the fact is we have to develop the right Senator MIKULSKI returns. 2.3 million-acre Standing Rock Sioux processes and the right policies to em- I did want to take a moment to talk Indian Reservation. We have heard brace that war against terrorism and about an amendment I was discussing from people who called to report a vio- to eliminate the al-Qaida leadership, when we were previously in session on lent crime as it was occurring, and which represents the greatest terrorist this bill, dealing with law enforcement they waited an hour and 15 minutes for threat to our country. Again, the Na- on Indian reservations. I did not actu- the police to show up. In other cases, tional Intelligence Estimate that we ally offer the amendment. I had filed they wait days for the police to show have all read says the greatest ter- the amendment. up. rorist threat to our country, including The subcommittee itself restored The lack of tribal jails and bedspace to our homeland, is the leadership of some funds that the President had cut. also adds to the problem because there al-Qaida and they are in a safe or se- I indicated to the subcommittee that I is no place to put criminals. I have

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We have a insure 6.6 million children in America; enough space, so young children were responsibility. 300,000 in my home State of Illinois. lying on the floor of a detention facil- I was intending to offer an amend- Well, with the new Congress and the ity. ment 2 weeks ago—I did not do that— expiration of this program, we took an- There is a $400 million backlog for to add even further because Senator other look at it and said: Can we do construction for tribal jails. One Fed- MIKULSKI and Senator SHELBY indi- better? Can we extend this beyond 6.6 eral official said that there is what is cated they want to work with me. But, million kids to more of the 15 million called a catch-and-release system—just first and foremost, I want to com- targeted group of children? We found a catch the criminals and release many pliment them for rejecting the Presi- way to do it. We did it in a bipartisan of them back into the community be- dent’s suggestion that we ignore our way, a cooperative effort with the Re- cause there is no space to put them. responsibility, and for Senators MIKUL- publican side of the aisle, an effort that Because of that, the Indian reserva- SKI and SHELBY deciding these pro- involves Senator CHUCK GRASSLEY of tions have become soft targets for or- grams are exactly what we should be Iowa, Senator ORRIN HATCH of Utah, ganized crime and particularly for or- funding; it is our responsibility to do well-known, conservative Republicans ganized efforts dealing with meth- so. who sat down with Senators MAX BAU- amphetamine. I yield the floor and suggest the ab- CUS and TED KENNEDY and hammered In May of last year, Federal officials sence of a quorum. out the details—Thirty-five billion dol- seized a huge methamphetamine orga- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- lars more in spending over the next 5 nization’s business plan, and the busi- pore. The clerk will call the roll. years. ness plan outlined how that organiza- The legislative clerk proceeded to Now, the first reaction, of course, is tion wanted to replace alcohol abuse as call the roll. that most people say: Great, you it infiltrated Indian reservations with Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask dreamed up an expansion of a program methamphetamine abuse on Indian res- unanimous consent that the order for that costs us $35 billion. Thanks a lot. ervations. The plan also outlined how the quorum call be rescinded. Our kids will pay for it. the tribal police could not arrest them The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Wrong. We insisted that it be paid while on the reservation. They de- pore. Without objection, it is so or- for. How is it paid for? By increasing scribed in the business plan how they dered. the Federal tax on tobacco products. were going to introduce and use the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask That is it. I am not going to beat reservations as the basis for their unanimous consent to speak as in around the bush and tell you there is methamphetamine distribution to run morning business. some secret way to do it. That is how their business. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- we did it. We raised the Federal tax on After creating a system in which we pore. Without objection, it is so or- tobacco products, cigarettes and ci- said law enforcement is the Federal dered. gars. You can sign me up, incidentally, Government’s responsibility, the ad- SCHIP any day of the week. I am one Senator. ministration in its budget now wants Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, the Sen- I am sure there are many like me who to tell the tribes: We are too busy, so ate is just returning from a week have lost a loved one to cancer brought you are on your own. home. I spent the week in my home on by tobacco. Most people in America The statistics I have described are State of Illinois traveling from far have been touched by tobacco disease really sobering: crumbling jails. What southern Illinois to Chicago and most and illness. does the administration propose to points in between. It was a busy week. I believe one of the best things we spend for detention facilities, Tribal I met with a lot of people and continue can do is to keep tobacco products out Jails Discretionary Grants Program? to be amazed that there is such a dis- of the hands of our kids. When you Well, the administration proposes we connect between the real world of raise the price by raising the tax, chil- spend nothing. Not a thing. Assistance America and the world of Capitol Hill. dren are discouraged from buying the to the tribal courts, what does the ad- In about 48 hours, the U.S. House of product. Good. If kids do not get ad- ministration propose that we spend? Representatives is going to have a his- dicted early and stick around until Nothing. toric vote. It is about children’s health they are about 18 to make the choice, Those are all programs that have al- insurance. Here we are, the wealthiest they will decide it is a pretty dumb ways been funded. These are programs Nation on Earth, with the best doctors, idea. But if they start smoking at 14, for which the Federal Government has the best hospitals, the best technology, 15, 16, an addiction gets started. So we a responsibility by previous agreement. amazing medical research. Yet when it raised the tobacco tax to come up with Tribal COPS Program, the President comes down to basic health care pro- the $35 billion. Over the next 5 years we says let’s fund it at zero. Tribal Youth tection, America falls short. We spent will expand the health insurance cov- Program, fund it at zero; Indian Alco- more money per capita than any na- erage from 6.6 million children to 10 hol and Crime Demonstration Pro- tion on Earth on health care, but our million children in America—still not gram, zero. outcomes do not show it. Countries 15 but clearly moving in the right di- Every single one of those, all except that spend a lot less get a lot more. rection. the last, have always been funded. The Other countries around the world have We passed the bill over here with an President says: Not my responsibility, made a dedicated effort to make sure amazing vote. In a time when we have not this administration; we do not in- every citizen in their nation has the these death-defying votes of 1 vote tend to provide funding. protection of basic health care. here, 1 vote here, 69 Senators voted for Now, let me thank Senator MIKULSKI But not America. Forty-seven mil- the bipartisan approach to expand chil- and the ranking member as well, Sen- lion Americans have no health insur- dren’s health insurance. ator SHELBY, because they have pro- ance. We tried to address that with the We sent the bill over to the House. vided some funding in this sub- Children’s Health Insurance Program They were disappointed because they committee mark. It is not as much as 10 years ago. We looked at the 40 mil- wanted more. I want more. I would like I would like. It is not as much as I am lion uninsured Americans and said: 15 to see all 15 million kids covered, to be sure they wanted to do, but they million are kids; let’s start there. Let’s honest with you. I would like to see all should be complimented for rejecting cover these children. Let’s make sure Americans covered. I will get to that the President’s recommendation at a they have health insurance, not point in a moment. But they passed it, time when we have a serious problem, through a government plan but and we sent it to President Bush. and at a time when that problem is our through private health insurance. We Now, President Bush is in his seventh responsibility to deal with because we will take money, grants and money, year as President of the United States.

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Many had suffered a stroke which left her tunities and used his pen twice to veto of them cannot afford insurance, and paralyzed on her right side. She was an the expansion of medical research they need the help of this program. It authority on health and nutrition and using stem cells. You will recall the is a reasonable thing to do. worked for organizations, including the President stopped this research at the Those people in the White House who Centers for Disease Control, USAID, Federal level. States are now doing it, just want to call this socialism, or UNICEF, and the Organization of private companies are doing it, and for- whatever the word of the day may be, American States, but she had been un- eign governments are doing it. But the or dismiss families making $60,000 as employed and uninsured for 5 months Bush administration will not allow our not needing a helping hand with health when she got sick. Even COBRA, which National Institutes of Health, through insurance for children, they are so out is the way to purchase health insur- Federal funding, to do this. Well, the of touch they do not understand the ance when one is not working, was too President used his veto pen twice to drama that these families go through expensive for someone with a limited stop this promising research to find every single month for lack of health income such as Sergio’s mother. As a cures for diseases and causes of death. insurance. result, when she died from an aggres- His fourth use of the veto pen was to There is a story closer to home for sive form of brain cancer, she left kill the Children’s Health Insurance the Members of the Senate. It does not $255,000 in unpaid hospital and doctor Program. What did they say about it? relate to the Children’s Health Insur- bills—a quarter of a million dollars. The hospital first threatened to sue Why did the President veto this bipar- ance Program, but I think it is a story her son for payment. A lawyer who is tisan bill that came out of the Senate worth telling. It is a story about a helping him pro bono negotiated the and the House? Well, they said, first, it member of the Senate family, someone hospital charges down, first to $216,000, was socialized medicine—socialized whom most of us have seen many then to $95,000. With another $40,000 in times. Many may not know his name, medicine. You know that is a cliche doctors bills, Sergio, a member of the but he is someone who has gone that was probably born in the 1960s, Senate staff, still owes $135,000 in med- through a life-changing experience be- maybe before, on the notion that the ical bills for his mom. How is he deal- cause of no health insurance in his Government would provide all the ing with this? He is selling his home in family. health insurance for America. Bethesda where he and his mom have Well, it did not work then. We cre- Forty-seven million Americans have lived for the last 8 years. It is the only ated Medicare, and thank goodness we no health insurance. We who are privi- leged in the Senate probably do not lie home they have ever owned. The pro- did, for millions of Americans who ceeds will go for the payment of these awake at night worrying about it be- have had peace of mind at age 65 be- medical bills. cause of it. Socialized medicine. What cause a bad diagnosis is not going to Sergio said when his mom got sick the President failed to say was if he lead to bankruptcy for us. We are she had been waiting to hear about a gets sick tomorrow, God forbid, he will lucky. We are part of the Federal Em- possible new job with the Federal Gov- go to a military hospital. The doctors ployees Health Benefits Program. We ernment, and it would have had health will be members of the military. The have got the best coverage in America. insurance. When the job offer finally nurses who answer his call will be Eight million Federal employees, Mem- came, his mother had just suffered a members of the military. He will be bers of Congress, we get an open enroll- stroke and couldn’t get out of bed to protected by Government health serv- ment period every year. You do not answer the phone. Two months and ices as President of the United States. like your company, change it. It is like $255,000 in medical bills later, she Is that socialism? I think I will leave shopping for a car. There are so many passed away at the age of 61. In another it to the President to decide. But I choices out there. You want a big plan, week or month, she might have had think it is troublesome that we have you pay more. You have more money health coverage with a new job. In an- reached a point that we dismiss a pro- taken out of your check. You want less other 4 years, she would have been eli- gram of such value to so many children coverage, pay less. You have less gible for Medicare. Instead, she had the and call it socialized medicine. What money taken out of your check. It has bad luck and bad timing to fall through was even more galling was someone in been around for decades. one of the gaping holes in America’s the White House along the way argued Members of Congress benefit from it, unravelling health care safety net. Now the point that this plan would cover in- and we have a peace of mind that her only child, her son, is paying the dividuals who make up to three times comes with it. But we do not have to price. the poverty level in the United States. look far to see families who are strug- I wonder how many Senators have Let me translate that into terms gling and facing terrible decisions be- been in the elevator with Sergio, Americans can understand. If you cause of the high cost of health insur- talked to him, shared a smile with him, make up to $60,000, you get help under ance. They are everywhere. They are in but had no idea of the terrible burden this plan. And the argument the White every town, every county, every State, he and his mother were carrying as a House made was, people making $60,000 all across our Nation, and they are result of the cost of health care and the a year—or ‘‘well off’’ in their terms—do right here in the family. There is a cost of being uninsured in America not need this help. young man who works just a few feet today. How many more families will Really? Well, let’s think about that away from where I am standing. He is have to sell their homes? How many for a second. Sixty thousand dollars a an elevator operator. His name is Ser- more bright, talented young people will year is gross pay. Now, let’s take about gio Olaya. He has worked here off and have to drop out of college so their 40 percent of that for all of the taxes on as an intern and has been an eleva- family can pay medical bills before we that are taken out and all of the deduc- tor operator since last May. He always finally come up with a real plan to tions that are taken out. That leaves has a big smile on his face, great young make health care more affordable for us somewhere in the range of $36,000 a fellow, says hello, and most of us, of all Americans? The truth is, almost year, about $3,000 a month in take- course, see him and greet him and head every family is at risk because of a home pay. off on our business. fraying and failing health care safety Now, go out and look for health in- He is 21 years old, a bright young net. Almost all of us could be one pink surance for a sick child. I will tell you man, happy disposition, a great future slip, one election, one bad diagnosis, or what you will find. You will be lucky ahead of him. But a few months ago, one serious accident away from a to get by with $1,000 a month for health Sergio, who works right outside this health and economic disaster for our insurance for your family if you have a door, had a tragedy strike his family. family. sick child. If you have a healthy fam- His mother died of an aggressive form This affects Sergio, our Senate fam- ily, it may still cost $600 or $800. of brain cancer. She was 61 years old, a ily. It affects all families. We need to

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The President across America and their moms and poverty, most States at around 200 per- vetoed the bill. dads finally having the peace of mind cent of poverty, which I believe is Mr. DORGAN. If the Senator will of knowing that their kids are covered. around $44,000 gross income, and the yield for one additional question, the It is a small step for a big nation, but $83,000 to which the President referred Senator from Illinois is on the Appro- isn’t it the kind of step we want to does not exist. It was a request from priations Committee with me. My un- take together in a bipartisan way? the State of New York which was not derstanding is the President is going to President Bush says no. He vetoed the granted. In any event, all those re- be sending down a second supplemental bill. He sent it back to the House of quests that have been granted for request within days. I understand the Representatives, and on Wednesday above the 200 percent have been ap- White House might not want to send it they will take a vote. Fifteen Repub- proved willingly and in a way that al- down before the override issue on the lican Congressmen who voted against lowed this administration to boast that SCHIP program. But the SCHIP pro- gram would spend $7 billion a year for the plan have to change their votes to they had approved them. Now the 5 years. That is $35 billion. All of it is override his veto. Overall, 62 Repub- President objects to the very thing paid for. None of it is contributing one lican Senators and Congressmen voted they had approved. for this plan, so it is bipartisan. I hope The other point is, didn’t this Presi- penny to the debt. The result of that the 15 who are thinking about it now dent actually campaign in the year 2004 spending? The 3.8 million children who will think about the vulnerability of a saying he supports expansion of this at this point have no health insurance lot of people such as Sergio, people we very program? I ask the question about coverage would now be fully covered don’t know who every single day have the $83,000. That clearly must be a mis- with health insurance. The President to wrestle with this terrible challenge representation. Is that the judgment of seemed to, when he vetoed the legisla- in our great Nation. the Senator from Illinois as well? tion, be saying: I am going to be the Mr. DORGAN. Will the Senator yield Mr. DURBIN. The State of New York guardian of the Federal Treasury and for a question? said: We want to cover families up to the taxpayers’ checkbook. This is big- Mr. DURBIN. I am happy to yield. $83,000; it is more expensive to live in government bureaucracy—socialized Mr. DORGAN. The Senator from Illi- New York than it might be in some medicine, in fact. nois has raised the issue of the override other State. But ultimately it was a This is fully paid for, $7 billion a of the President’s veto that will occur decision to be made by the President. year. Isn’t it the case that the Presi- dent has requested two things of us? in the House this week. When the The President had to give them permis- One is already here, and the other will President vetoed the bipartisan legisla- sion, and he denied it. Under this bill, come next week. One is $145 billion in tion that would expand opportunities the President still has that authority emergency funding for the wars in Iraq for health coverage for America’s chil- to deny States permission to go beyond and Afghanistan, not a penny of it paid dren—another 3.8 million kids who $62,000 a year. So he still has that au- for all this year, and on top of that, we don’t have health coverage now would thority. Arguing $83,000 makes no believe another roughly $44 billion sup- have it under that bill—the President sense. He turned it down. We didn’t referred to it as some kind of socialized plemental. So that will be a $189 billion change that in this bill. The President medicine, some sort of big-government emergency supplemental this year. In still has the authority to stop any pro- solution. Then he talked about the other words, $7 billion for kids is too gram that would expand in that direc- prospect of families with $83,000 in in- much; $189 billion, which will bring us tion. somewhere close to two-thirds of a tril- come. In my State and others, I concede, we Isn’t it the case that most States— lion dollars, the President has re- have been trying to find every way we my State included—receive a block quested we spend, not a penny of it can to insure people. Our Governor, the grant and use the block grant to pro- paid for. The implication of all that is, general assembly, and other people vide coverage by buying the coverage let’s send soldiers to fight. When they have tried to find ways to work with from BlueCross BlueShield? In other come back, they can pay for the debt the Federal Government to cover peo- words, it is a block grant the States we have incurred because we don’t in- use to purchase coverage for children. ple who don’t have health insurance. tend to pay for any of it. As a reminder—I know the Senator Is that what the President was refer- Isn’t it the case that the very same from North Dakota is well aware—the ring to as big government? If so, isn’t President who says $7 billion a year poorest children in America are cov- the President misrepresenting what which is fully paid for and which will ered by Medicaid. The poorest children this bill does? result in children’s health insurance Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, that is have health insurance. The children for 3.8 million children is the President the case in almost every State. This who are fortunate enough to have par- who is sending us a $189 billion addi- isn’t a matter of the State of Illinois ents with health insurance aren’t the tional request for 1 year, none of it health insurance plan; it is a matter of ones we are talking about. We are talk- paid for? our State or the State of North Dakota ing about the group of children who be- Mr. DURBIN. The math is right. This taking the Federal funds and buying long to families who go to work every President has funded this war in Iraq private health insurance, which is single day and have no health insur- and Afghanistan borrowing money something these families currently ance. That is a lot of Americans and a from future generations. He has not cannot afford. It strikes me as reason- lot of kids. I have had several press paid for a single day of this war by im- able for us to give them a helping hand. conferences during the break at hos- posing a tax or cutting spending in It is not socialism, whatever that defi- pitals with doctors and nurses. They some other area. He is the first Presi- nition may be. It is not a big-govern- tell the story of these children. These dent in the history of the United ment plan. children don’t have a regular physi- States, in the entire history of our Na- The President argued that he cian, regular checkups, a regular place tion, to cut taxes in the midst of war. thought it was unfair to the health in- to go. So an earache turns into a sub- I am sure the Senator from North surance industry. I don’t understand stantial infection. Asthma at an early Dakota joined a lot of us in watching that. If these 15 million children have stage becomes a serious challenge. Dia- the Ken Burns documentary ‘‘The not had health insurance for years, betes goes undetected because these War.’’ It has been on for the last couple that industry has had plenty of chances kids are not brought into our health weeks on public television. One of our to sell it. The fact is, it is too expen- care system until they have reached great friends and heroes in the Senate, sive for these families. such a grievous situation that they end DANNY INOUYE of Hawaii, was featured Mr. DORGAN. If the Senator will up in emergency rooms, and we all pay in it, as he should have been. A Con- yield further for a question, the Presi- for it. gressional Medal of Honor recipient, he

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Without objection, it is so or- fully on fair terms and enjoy the benefits of American lives, this war which has in- dered. reciprocal trade concessions; and jured more than 30,000 of our fighting AMENDMENT NO. 3233, AS MODIFIED (3) to address and remedy market distor- men and women, this war which has Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask tions that lead to dumping and subsidiza- left 10,000 grievously injured with am- unanimous consent that amendment tion, including overcapacity, cartelization, and market-access barriers. putations and serious burns, this war No. 3233, previously agreed to, be modi- has been waged in a much different fied with the changes at the desk. My Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask way. understanding is both sides have unanimous consent, while we are wait- When America was going to wage cleared this request. ing for the ranking member, to speak this war on terrorism, the President The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- as in morning business for 3 minutes. said: We are going to invade Iraq. And pore. Without objection, it is so or- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- America, you can help: go shopping. dered. pore. Is there objection? That isn’t what they said in World The amendment (No. 3233), as modi- Without objection, it is so ordered. War II. They said: We can all pitch in fied, is as follows: DO NOT CALL LIST LEGISLATION together and get behind this effort. On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, last Then he said: We have to sacrifice. the following: week I introduced some legislation in We have to give tax cuts to people at SEC. 217. Notwithstanding any other provi- the Senate for which it is my hope my the wealthiest levels. sion of this title— colleagues will join in. It deals with So we end up with a debt, a debt that (1) the amount appropriated in this title the issue of the Do Not Call List that continues to grow because the Presi- under the heading ‘‘GENERAL ADMINISTRA- is housed down at the Federal Trade dent does not pay for a penny of this TION’’ is reduced by $10,000,000; Commission. (2) the amount appropriated in this title I do not think there is much more ir- war. The Senator from North Dakota is under the heading ‘‘VIOLENCE AGAINST right. It will be close to $750 billion by WOMEN PREVENTION AND PROSECUTION PRO- ritating in life than to receive calls the end of next year. We are spending GRAMS’’ under the heading ‘‘OFFICE ON VIO- from telemarketers. Almost everybody $12 to $15 billion a month on this war in LENCE AGAINST WOMEN’’ is increased by has received bundles of calls from tele- Iraq, none of it is paid for, none of it is $10,000,000; and marketers—always during mealtime. generated by taxes, and none of it is (3) of the amount appropriated in this title They always wait until the family has paid for by compensating cuts in other under the heading ‘‘VIOLENCE AGAINST been able to sit down to start a meal, spending. It is added to our debt. WOMEN PREVENTION AND PROSECUTION PRO- and then the family gets a telephone GRAMS’’ under the heading ‘‘OFFICE ON VIO- The President who proclaims himself call: Would you like to take our cable LENCE AGAINST WOMEN’’— a fiscal conservative when it comes to (A) $60,000,000 is for grants to encourage ar- service? Would you like to take our vetoing a children’s health insurance rest policies, as authorized by part U of the cell phone service? Do you need new program within the next several days Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act siding? We will have some people in will send us a massive spending bill of of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796hh et seq.); your neighborhood tomorrow selling $190 or $200 billion for the next year of (B) $4,000,000 is for engaging men and youth sheetrock or siding. this war. The $7 billion for health in- in prevention programs, as authorized by So on and on and on, telemarketers surance for children is paid for; the section 41305 of the Violence Against Women are unbelievably annoying. So Con- Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14043d–4); and President says it is wasted Federal (C) $1,000,000 is for the National Resource gress passed a piece of legislation. It funds. But $200 billion for a war with no Center on Workplace Responses to assist vic- says: We are going to set up a list at end in sight he considers to be appro- tims of domestic violence, as authorized by the Federal Trade Commission called a priate. I don’t understand this. I under- section 41501 of the Violence Against Women Do Not Call List. You call in, put your stand we have to stand behind our men Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14043f). name on that list, and it says to tele- and women in uniform. But a strong AMENDMENT NO. 3260, AS MODIFIED marketers: You may not call the America begins at home. It begins with Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask names on that list. our families and our communities and unanimous consent that at 5:15 today So the list has been very successful, our parishes and church groups and the Senate resume consideration of the except the Federal Trade Commission neighborhoods. It begins with the peace Brown amendment No. 3260, with the did one very inexplicable and dumb of mind of knowing that you have time until 5:45 p.m. equally divided and thing. I guess that is a gentle descrip- health insurance. For literally 3.8 mil- controlled between Senators BROWN tion. They said of the people who call lion children, the President’s veto and MIKULSKI or their designees; that in and put their names on a Do Not means no help to buy private health in- no amendment be in order to the Call List, the list will expire at a cer- surance so these families have a chance amendment prior to the vote; and that tain time, so you would have to call to have that peace of mind. at 5:45 the Senate proceed to vote in re- back in. I sincerely hope those who feel this is lation to the amendment; that the So we have had 149 million people an important program will contact amendment be modified with the call in. Think of this: 149 million Amer- their Members of Congress—both House changes at the desk. icans picked up their phone and called and Senate—in the next 48 hours. This The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- their Federal Government and said: is a critical moment in our history. We pore. Without objection, it is so or- Put my name on a Do Not Call List. I have to decide once and for all whether dered. am sick and tired of getting telephone we are going to start taking important The amendment (No. 3260), as modi- calls from telemarketers. I want my steps forward to bring the peace of fied, is as follows: name on a list. mind of health insurance to every fam- On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, and in- That is the biggest vote in American ily in America. That is a worthy Amer- sert the following: history, isn’t it? They just voted by ican goal. President Bush’s veto should None of the funds appropriated or other- picking up the phone. Mr. President, not stand in its way. I certainly hope wise made available in this Act may be used 149 million people voted to say: I do not the House of Representatives, when it in a manner that is inconsistent with the want those calls anymore. Stop it. So votes on Wednesday, will override this principal negotiating objective of the United the Federal Trade Commission put States with respect to trade remedy laws to their names on a list. Then the Federal Presidential veto. preserve the ability of the United States— I yield the floor. (1) to enforce vigorously its trade laws, in- Trade Commission said: Oh, by the I suggest the absence of a quorum. cluding antidumping, countervailing duty, way, your name goes off the list at the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and safeguard laws; end of 5 years. And by the way, next pore. The clerk will call the roll. (2) to avoid agreements that— October, on or about the first day or so

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If you flect the economic condition of the United to change policies, the right wing tries put your name on a list saying, ‘‘I States. to change the subject, and they do it don’t want people making annoying (c)(1) The report required by subsection (b) by attacking people rather than at- calls to my house,’’ that name ought to shall include an analysis of the methods used tacking the problem—the problem of stay on the list. You ought not have to to determine the condition of the United poverty, the problem that our children States economy and shall address— pick up the phone and recall the Fed- don’t have health care, the problem eral Trade Commission. (A) whether the statistical measure of the United States economy correctly interprets that one of my constituents, a little I do not know who made the decision boy named Deamante Driver, died in but what a dumb decision. Let’s put a the impact of imports and outsourced pro- duction; Prince George’s County because he list together. If you call and get your (B) whether the statistical measures of the didn’t have access to dental care and name on the list and say, ‘‘I don’t want United States economy result in an accurate had a severe oral bacterial infection. irritating, annoying calls from tele- report of United States gross domestic prod- My colleague Senator CARDIN has marketers,’’ your name ought to stay uct (GDP), productivity, and other aspects of taken up the cudgels on that issue, and economic performance; on the list until you decide to pull it I support him. It is our Children’s off. (C) whether the impact of imports on United States manufacturing levels and Health Initiative, and I will help to So I have put in a piece of legislation override the veto. that says if you put your name on a competitiveness is accurately reported; and (D) whether other countries are accounting list, your name is going to stay on the Let me tell my colleagues what hap- for import prices more accurately or fre- pened. I am taking up for a family list. You do not have to call in. There quently than the United States. is not going to be an automatic expul- (2) If the findings of the report indicate named Bonnie and Halsey Frost who sion. We did not provide for that in the that the methods used for accounting for im- live in Baltimore. A few weeks ago Congress. The Federal Trade Commis- ported goods and United States wages result they stood here in the Congress to say sion came up with that goofy idea. So in overstating economic growth, domestic that they benefitted from the SCHIP my legislation will say that idea is manufacturing output, and productivity program. They told the story about gone. If your name is on a list, it stays growth, the report shall include rec- how two of their children had been in a ommendations with respect to— horrific accident. on the list. You deserve to have supper (A) what actions should be taken to or dinner—or whatever you might call produce more accurate import price indices Graeme, the boy who gave the Demo- it at the end of the day—without hav- on a regular basis; and cratic radio address, spoke about what ing your phone ringing by somebody (B) what other measures of economic anal- he needed. He had a brain injury. He wanting to sell siding or a new tele- ysis should be used to accurately reflect the was treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital. phone service. globalization of economic activity and So was his little sister. Graeme was in My hope is every Member of the Sen- offshoring of domestic production. a coma for weeks. One of his vocal ate might cosponsor the legislation— (d) The report required by subsection (b) shall be completed and submitted to Con- cords was paralyzed. One of his eyes except for those Members of the Senate gress not later than 18 months after the date continues to be damaged. Gemma, his who love to get telemarketing calls. of the contract described in subsection (b). little sister, has suffered permanent in- For those who do, I expect they would Mr. DORGAN. I suggest the absence juries, which I will not go through. The not sign on, and I will probably come of a quorum. families had their business spread all and announce their names soon. But if The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- over the right wing blogs. I will not we can get all of those to cosponsor it, pore. The clerk will call the roll. spread it all over the Senate floor. But we can get this passed quickly and The legislative clerk proceeded to I want to take up for them, for the fact solve a problem for all American fami- call the roll. that when they stood up to talk about lies. Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask how they benefitted from this program, I yield the floor and suggest the ab- unanimous consent that the order for they were attacked because they sence of a quorum. weren’t seen as worthy. The Frosts The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. have four children: Graeme, who is 12; pore. The clerk will call the roll. Max, Graeme’s twin, who saw the acci- The legislative clerk proceeded to SANDERS). Without objection, it is so ordered. dent; Gemma, who also was in the acci- call the roll. dent; and an older brother named Zeke. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for unanimous consent to speak as in Bonnie and her children were in a car the quorum call be rescinded. morning business. crash in 2004 when the SUV she was The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without driving had an accident. The children pore. Without objection, it is so or- objection, it is so ordered. had these terrible problems. Who is the dered. SCHIP Frost family? Well, the Frost family is a family of six. They live in Baltimore AMENDMENT NO. 3225, AS MODIFIED Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, to and they qualify under the Maryland Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask bring our colleagues up to date, we are SCHIP program, which says that if you unanimous consent that amendment working on the Commerce-Justice- have a family of this size and an in- No. 3225, previously agreed to, be modi- Science appropriations. Senator SHEL- come under $51,000 a year, you qualify. fied with the changes at the desk. BY and I are working to clear amend- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ments now. All amendments have been They qualified. What happened? pore. Without objection, it is so or- filed. We have 60 of them, but we hope Through other friends of theirs who dered. some can be cleared. For those Sen- were involved with health advocacy in The amendment (No. 3225), as modi- ators who wish to have a vote on their the State, they were invited to come fied, is as follows: amendment, I wish they would consider and tell their story to show why there On page 26, after line 24, insert the fol- offering the amendment and debating is a compelling need for the Children’s lowing: it this evening. I certainly will be will- Health Initiative. Well, they did it. SEC. 114. UNITED STATES ECONOMIC DATA. ing to stay for that. Then guess what happened. After (a) Of the funds provided in this title for Eco- While we are working on clearing young Graeme, who, along with his sis- nomic and Information Infrastructure under these amendments, I rise to stand up ter, had this terrible thing happen to the heading ‘‘ECONOMIC AND STATISTIC ANAL- for my constituents, to stand up for a them—after they then spoke up and YSIS’’, $950,000 may be used to carry out the study and report required under this section. family in Baltimore who has been Graeme gave the Democratic radio ad- (b) Not later than 60 days after the date of vilified by the rightwing bloggers be- dress, what followed was unbelievable. the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of cause they dare to say that they bene- It was a firestorm against them that Commerce shall enter into a contract with fited from and support a public pro- went across the right wing bloggers. It

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:35 Nov 30, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\S15OC7.REC S15OC7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12841 was vitriolic, volcanic, ugly, nasty, was picked up by Rush Limbaugh, the Graeme, who along with his sister received shredding their names and reputations. same guy calling dissident military severe brain injuries in a 2004 car crash and You ought to talk to them about what people ‘‘microphone marines.’’ And continues to need physical therapy, is a ben- they went through. They could not be- then the smear went on with that. At eficiary of the State Children’s Health Insur- ance Program. Mr. Bush has vetoed a bipar- lieve they were in the United States of the same time this was going on, a tisan bill that would have expanded that pro- America. One of the right wingers CNN report suggested that the Demo- gram to cover millions of children who would showed up in the area where he has his crats made a tactical error because we otherwise have been uninsured. business to do on-the-spot investiga- had this family on. What followed should serve as a teaching tive reporting. I wish we were as good I don’t know what we are doing here. moment. at keeping our borders safe as we are at Again, we are attacking a family when First, some background. The Frosts and keeping the boundaries around SCHIP. we should be attacking the problems of their four children are exactly the kind of I wish we were as good at keeping an people S-chip was intended to help: working children’s health. First, I called the Americans who can’t afford private health eye on terrorists. But, no, they went Frost family. I listened to what they insurance. after the Frost family. have had to endure because they didn’t The parents have a combined income of Paul Krugman felt so outraged about have health insurance, after what hap- about $45,000, and don’t receive health insur- it that he wrote a column in the New pened to their children after this ter- ance from employers. When they looked into York Times about it. He called it ‘‘a rible accident and the recovery. Then I buying insurance on their own before the ac- teaching moment on politics and listened to what they had to endure be- cident, they found that it would cost $1,200 a health care.’’ He tells the story about cause they spoke up for the Children’s month—a prohibitive sum given their in- come. After the accident, when their chil- this and then he said what happened to Health Initiative. this family should be a teaching mo- dren needed expensive care, they couldn’t get When I listened to them, I said to insurance at any price. ment. them I think the Senate owed them an Fortunately, they received help from I will read from this and then I will apology that we now have come to this Maryland’s S-chip program. The state has ask unanimous consent that it be point. Now, I have watched good people relatively restrictive rules for eligibility: printed in the RECORD: be attacked by the right wing. The children must come from a family with an . . . The Frosts and their four children are other day, we sanctioned MoveOn.org income under 200 percent of the poverty line. exactly the kind of people SCHIP was in- because of what they did to General For families with four children that’s $55,220, tended to help: working Americans who can’t so the Frosts clearly qualified. afford private health insurance. Petraeus. I voted for that sanction. Graeme Frost, then, is exactly the kind of The parents have a combined income of What about my Frost family? Should child the program is intended to help. But about $45,000. we have a sense of the Senate on that? that didn’t stop the right from mounting an What they have is that the father is I don’t know if I am going to put this all-out smear campaign against him and his a self-employed woodworker and weld- family through more. But I will tell family. er. They bought a house in east Balti- you this: I think we have to start Soon after the radio address, right-wing changing the tone. We have to start bloggers began insisting that the Frosts more in a neighborhood that is going must be affluent because Graeme and his sis- gentry, called Butchers’ Hill. When changing the tone in our institution to ter attend private schools (they’re on schol- they bought it, it was called Butchers’ work on a bipartisan basis the way the arship), because they have a house in a Hill from years and years ago, when Senator from Alabama and I have. We neighborhood where some houses are now ex- there were slaughterhouses where they are moving forward a solid bill that pensive (the Frosts bought their house for were killing cows for beef and making promotes scientific research, keeps $55,000 in 1990 when the neighborhood was sausage for the ethnic communities. America’s space program going, but rundown and considered dangerous) and be- But it took on another name about the equally we are funding local law en- cause Mr. Frost owns a business (it was dis- forcement. solved in 1999). time they bought it. It was like a fron- You might be tempted to say that bloggers tier town—riddled with drugs and all Can we not change the tone? Do we make unfounded accusations all the time. kinds of problems—but they believed in always have to attack each other? Do But we’re not talking about some obscure Baltimore, they believed in their coun- we have to be so violent in our lan- fringe. The charge was led by Michelle try, and they were willing to be urban guage, so vicious, so vitriolic? I don’t Malkin, who according to Technorati has the pioneers, so they bought this home for think so. I think our country has to get most-trafficked right-wing blog on the Inter- a modest price. Now, we have been re- back to the basics, where you can dis- net, and in addition to blogging has a nation- claiming Baltimore. Yes, the houses agree without being disagreeable, ally syndicated column, writes for National where you focus on the policies, not on Review and is a frequent guest on Fox News. are selling at very high prices, but that The attack on Graeme’s family was also is not what they paid for it. the person, where you try to deal with quickly picked up by Rush Limbaugh, who is This man is self-employed. When he issues and you don’t attack people for so important a player in the right-wing uni- married, yes, they were from a promi- the simple reason that they have spo- verse that he has had multiple exclusive nent family. Their wedding announce- ken up and they have spoken out. interviews with Vice President Dick Cheney. ment was in the New York Times. I think we need to take a timeout in And G.O.P. politicians were eager to join Since when does that mean anything? this country. I respect free speech, I re- in the smear. The New York Times reported He has a small warehouse that provides spect the bloggers and what they have; that Republicans in Congress ‘‘were gearing a modest rental income. His wife works but when there is a deliberate attempt up to use Graeme as evidence that Demo- crats have overexpanded the health program part time at a medical publishing firm. from either the right or the left to go to include families wealthy enough to afford They don’t have health benefits. after people simply because they have private insurance’’ but had ‘‘backed off’’ as To go on with what Krugman said, he spoken up, I think it is the wrong di- the case fell apart. said that soon after the radio address, rection. I think we have been heading In fact, however, Republicans had already right wing bloggers began insisting in the wrong direction. made their first move: an e-mail message that there is something wrong with the I wanted to bring to everyone’s at- from the office of Mitch McConnell, the Sen- Frosts; that they have a house in a tention what happened to this family. I ate minority leader, sent to reporters and neighborhood they said is expensive. I ask unanimous consent that the obtained by the Web site Think Progress, re- peated the smears against the Frosts and can tell you that when they bought it, Krugman article be printed in the asked: ‘‘Could the Dems really have done it was truly Butchers’ Hill. They have RECORD and that the David that bad of a job vetting this family?’’ two children in private school, but Herszenhorn article about what hap- And the attempt to spin the media worked, they were on scholarship. Nobody both- pened be printed in the RECORD. to some extent: despite reporting that has ered to find that out. The right wing There being no objection, the mate- thoroughly debunked the smears, a CNN re- bloggers made unfounded accusations rial was ordered to be printed in the port yesterday suggested that the Democrats against them all of the time. It was led RECORD, as follows: had made ‘‘a tactical error in holding up Graeme as their poster child,’’ and closely by a woman who, according to the SLIMING GRAEME FROST echoed the language of the e-mail from Mr. technocrats, is the most trafficked (By Paul Krugman) McConnell’s office. right wing blog on the Internet. Two weeks ago, the Democratic response All in all, the Graeme Frost case is a per- This tone of vitriol and viciousness to President Bush’s weekly radio address was fect illustration of the modern right-wing has to stop. The attack on this family delivered by a 12-year-old, Graeme Frost. political machine at work, and in particular

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:35 Nov 30, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\S15OC7.REC S15OC7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE S12842 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2007 its routine reliance on character assassina- the private school on scholarship. The busi- family be able to do this?’ S-chip is a stop- tion in place of honest debate. If service ness that the critics said Mr. Frost owned gap.’’ members oppose a Republican war, they’re was dissolved in 1999. The family’s home, in Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, they ‘‘phony soldiers’’; if Michael J. Fox opposes the modest Butchers Hill neighborhood of Bush policy on stem cells, he’s faking his Baltimore, was bought for $55,000 in 1990 and speak more eloquently about it than I Parkinson’s symptoms; if an injured 12-year- is now worth about $260,000, according to have been able to. I felt badly about old child makes the case for a government public records. And, for the record, the what happened to the Frost family. I health insurance program, he’s a fraud. Frosts say, their kitchen counters are con- hope we can focus on dealing with the Meanwhile, leading conservative politi- crete. Children’s Health Initiative. It is for cians far from trying to distance themselves Certainly the Frosts are not destitute. protecting all of the children. Today I from these smears, rush to embrace them. They also own a commercial property, val- stand up here for the Frost family. And some people in the news media are still ued at about $160,000, that provides rental in- willing to be used as patsies. come. Mr. Frost works intermittently in I yield the floor. Politics aside, the Graeme Frost case dem- woodworking and as a welder, while Mrs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- onstrates the true depth of the health care Frost has a part-time administrative job at a ator from Alabama is recognized. crisis: every other advanced country has uni- firm that provides services to publishers of Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I want versal health insurance, but in America, in- medical journals. Her job does not provide to speak on the pending bill before the surance is now out of reach for many hard- health coverage. working families, even if they have incomes Under the Maryland child health program, Senate for a few minutes. some might call middle-class. a family of six must earn less than $55,220 a This is the second day of consider- And there’s one more point that should not year for children to qualify. The program ation of the fiscal year 2008 Commerce, be forgotten: ultimately, this isn’t about the does not require applicants to list their as- Justice, Science Appropriations bill. Frost parents. It’s about Graeme Frost and sets, which do not affect eligibility. This bill funds the Departments of his sister. In a telephone interview, the Frosts said Commerce and Justice, NASA, and the they had recently been rejected by three pri- I don’t know about you, but I think Amer- National Science Foundation. Given ican children who need medical care should vate insurance companies because of pre-ex- get it, period. Even if you think adults have isting medical conditions. ‘‘We stood up in the extremely diverse subject matters made bad choices—a baseless smear in the the first place because S-chip really helped contained within this bill’s jurisdic- case of the Frosts, but put that on one side— our family and we wanted to help other fami- tion, we must entertain a wide range of only a truly vicious political movement lies,’’ Mrs. Frost said. amendments on the Senate floor. This would respond by punishing their injured ‘‘We work hard, we’re honest, we pay our has been true in the past and is true children. taxes,’’ Mr. Frost said, adding, ‘‘There are again this year. hard-working families that really need af- Chairwoman MIKULSKI and I are cur- CAPITOL FEUD: A 12-YEAR-OLD IS THE FODDER fordable health insurance.’’ Democrats, including the House speaker, rently reviewing a substantial list of (By David M. Herszenhorn) Nancy Pelosi, have risen to the Frosts’ de- amendments and are working with var- WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.—There have been mo- fense, saying they earn about $45,000 a year ious Members and staffs to determine ments when the fight between Congressional and are precisely the type of working-poor appropriate resolutions to the list of Democrats and President Bush over the Americans that the program was intended to amendments. I ask Members to come State Children’s Health Insurance Program help. has seemed to devolve into a shouting match Ms. Pelosi on Tuesday said, ‘‘I think it’s to the floor to discuss with the chair- about who loves children more. really a sad statement about how bankrupt woman and myself your concerns so we So when Democrats enlisted 12-year-old some of these people are in their arguments can move this critical funding bill for- Graeme Frost, who along with a younger sis- against S-chip that they would attack a 12- ward. ter relied on the program for treatment of year-old boy.’’ The House and Senate ap- We hope and expect to finish this bill severe brain injuries suffered in a car crash, proved legislation that would expand the to give the response to Mr. Bush’s weekly no later than mid-day tomorrow, but child health program by $35 billion over five to accomplish this we will need every radio address earlier this month, Republican years. President Bush, who proposed a more opponents quickly accused them of exploit- modest increase, vetoed the bill last week. Senator’s help. ing the boy to score political points. Mr. Bush said the Democrats’ plan is fiscally It is Monday afternoon and we can Then, they wasted little time in going unsound; the Democrats say Mr. Bush is will- move some things tonight and get this after him to score their own. ing to spend billions on the Iraq war but not bill moved tomorrow with the help of a In recent days, Graeme and his family have on health care for American children. lot of our colleagues on both sides of been attacked by conservative bloggers and Republicans on Capitol Hill, who were the aisle. other critics of the Democrats’ plan to ex- gearing up to use Graeme as evidence that pand the insurance program, known as S- Democrats have overexpanded the health I yield the floor. chip. They scrutinized the family’s income program to include families wealthy enough The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and assets—even alleged the counters in to afford private insurance, have backed off, ator from New Mexico is recognized. their kitchen to be granite—and declared glad to let bloggers take the heat for attack- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I that they did not seem needy enough for gov- ing a family with injured children. have an amendment that has been ernment benefits. An aide to Senator Mitch McConnell of But what on the surface appears to be yet Kentucky, the Republican leader, expressed filed. I will call it up so it can be con- another partisan feud, all the nastier be- relief that his office had not issued a press sidered at the appropriate time. I gath- cause a child is at the center of it, actually release criticizing the Frosts. er that to do that I must ask unani- cuts to the most substantive debate around But Michelle Malkin, one of the bloggers mous consent to set aside the pending S-chip. Democrats say it is crucially needed who has levied harsh criticism against the amendment, and I do so now. to help the working poor—Medicaid already Frost family, insisted that Republicans The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there helps the impoverished—but many Repub- should hold their ground and not pull objection? licans say it now helps too many people with punches. ‘‘The bottom line here is that this the means to help themselves. family has considerable assets,’’ Ms. Malkin Without objection, it is so ordered. The feud also illustrates what can happen wrote in an e-mail message. ‘‘Maryland’s S– AMENDMENT NO. 3208 when politicians showcase real people to CHIP program does not means-test. The re- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I call make a point, a popular but often perilous fusal to do assets tests on federal health in- technique. And in this case, the discourse surance programs is why federal entitle- up amendment No. 3208. has been anything but polite. The critics ac- ments are exploding and government keeps The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cused Graeme’s father, Halsey, a self-em- expanding. If Republicans don’t have the clerk will report. ployed woodworker, of choosing not to pro- guts to hold the line, they deserve to lose The legislative clerk read as follows: vide insurance for his family of six, even their seats.’’ though he owned his own business. They As for charges that bloggers were unfairly The Senator from New Mexico (Mr. BINGA- pointed out that Graeme attends an expen- attacking a 12-year-old, Ms. Malkin wrote on MAN), for himself, and Mr. SMITH, proposes an sive private school. And they asserted that her blog. ‘‘If you don’t want questions, don’t amendment numbered 3208. the family’s home had undergone extensive foist these children onto the public stage.’’ Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask remodeling, and asserted that its market But Mr. and Mrs. Frost said they were unanimous consent that reading of the value could exceed $400,000. bothered by the assertion that they lacked amendment be dispensed with. One critic, in an e-mail message to health coverage by their own choice. ‘‘That Graeme’s mother, Bonnie, warned: ‘‘Lie is not true at all,’’ Mrs. Frost said. ‘‘Basi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without down with dogs, and expect to get fleas.’’ As cally all these naysayers need to lay the objection, it is so ordered. it turns out, the Frosts say, Graeme attends facts out on the page, and say ‘How could a The amendment is as follows:

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NATIVE AMERICAN METHAMPHET- AMINE ENFORCEMENT AND TREAT- the use of methamphetamines. scourge of meth, and that is one of the MENT ACT OF 2007. Senators DORGAN, CANTWELL, FEIN- largest areas of requests we have for (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be GOLD, SALAZAR, and BAUCUS are also congressionally designated projects. I cited as the ‘‘Native American Methamphet- cosponsors of this amendment. know my colleague wants them to be amine Enforcement and Treatment Act of This last March, after hearings were eligible for grants and to compete for 2007’’. held in the House Judiciary Committee them, and so we support the intent. (b) NATIVE AMERICAN PARTICIPATION IN and the Energy and Commerce Com- Right now, there is an objection from METHAMPHETAMINE GRANTS.— mittee, the House of Representatives two Senators, and we also understand (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 2996(a) of the Om- that the Senator from Arizona would nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of overwhelmingly passed this legislation 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3797cc(a)) is amended— by a vote of 423 to 0. like to have further conversations with (A) in paragraph (1)— We all know that Indian country has my colleague about the possibility of a (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph been hard hit by the use of meth. Over modification. If you could have that (A), by inserting ‘‘, territories, and Indian 70 percent of Indian tribes surveyed by conversation and see if we can come tribes (as defined in section 2704)’’ after ‘‘to the Bureau of Indian Affairs identified back, we could either move to a vote or assist States’’; and meth abuse as the greatest threat to see if it could be accepted. (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and their communities, and about 40 per- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, first, local’’ and inserting ‘‘, territorial, Tribal, cent of violent crime cases inves- I thank the manager of the bill, my and local’’; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘, terri- tigated in Indian country involve meth colleague from Maryland, and respond tories, and Indian tribes’’ after ‘‘make grants in some capacity. that, yes, I am anxious to deal with to States’’; and According to the Substance Abuse any concern any Senator has, and I (C) in paragraph (3)(C), by inserting ‘‘, and Mental Health Services, or have spoken to the Senator from Ari- Tribal,’’ after ‘‘support State’’. SAMHSA, American Indians, Alaskan zona about his concerns and have tried (2) GRANT PROGRAMS FOR DRUG ENDANGERED natives, and native Hawaiians have the to accommodate them. To date, we CHILDREN.—Section 755(a) of the USA PA- highest rate of meth abuse of any eth- have not been able to get his agree- TRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization nic group in our country. Unfortu- ment to an accommodation that has Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 3797cc–2(a)) is amended by inserting ‘‘, territories, and Indian tribes nately, when Congress passed the Com- been suggested. So I just want to be (as defined in section 2704 of the Omnibus bat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, sure we have reserved the right to have Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 tribes were unintentionally left out as a vote on the amendment if we are still (42 U.S.C. 3797d))’’ after ‘‘make grants to eligible applicants under some of the not able to get agreement. States’’. newly authorized grant programs. They Ms. MIKULSKI. I think the Senator (3) GRANT PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS METH- were left out of the Department of Jus- has our word that he will have—Mr. AMPHETAMINE USE BY PREGNANT AND PAR- tice Hot Spots Program, which helps President, what is the parliamentary ENTING WOMEN OFFENDERS.—Section 756 of local law enforcement agencies obtain mechanism to reserving the right to a the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reau- vote? thorization Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 3797cc–3) is the tools they need to reduce the pro- amended— duction, distribution, and use of meth The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is (A) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ‘‘, ter- and to clean up meth labs, support no particular order. ritorial, or Tribal’’ after ‘‘State’’; health and environmental agencies, Ms. MIKULSKI. I would say to the (B) in subsection (b)— and purchase equipment and support Senator from New Mexico that he has (i) in paragraph (1)— systems. The Combat Meth Act author- our word that if he can work it out, we (I) by inserting ‘‘, territorial, or Tribal’’ ized $99 million in new funding under will see whether we can take it, and if after ‘‘State’’; and this program. not, we will have the vote. (II) by striking ‘‘and/or’’ and inserting Tribes were also left out of the Drug Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ‘‘or’’; very much appreciate that assurance. (ii) in paragraph (2)— Endangered Children Grant Program, (I) by inserting ‘‘, territory, Indian tribe,’’ which helps children who live in a As I say, I hope very much we can get after ‘‘agency of the State’’; and home in which meth has been used or language that is acceptable to the Sen- (II) by inserting ‘‘, territory, Indian tribe,’’ manufactured or sold. Under this pro- ator from Arizona. If not, I think we after ‘‘criminal laws of that State’’; and gram, law enforcement agencies and can allow the Senate to work its will, (iii) by adding at the end the following: prosecutors, child protective services, and hopefully the amendment will ‘‘(C) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘Indian tribe’ social services, and health care serv- pass. has the meaning given the term in section ices work together to ensure that these Ms. MIKULSKI. I would further like 2704 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe to say to the Senator from New Mex- Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3797d).’’; and children get the help they need. The (C) in subsection (c)— act authorized $20 million for this pro- ico, in keeping with what my colleague (i) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘Indian gram. from Alabama said, we would like to Tribes’’ and inserting ‘‘Indian tribes’’; and I can see absolutely no reason Na- finish this bill before the caucuses to- (ii) in paragraph (4)— tive-American communities that are morrow. So I will discuss this with the (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph struggling to contain the meth epi- Senator from Alabama, but it would be (A)— demic should be denied the resources our intention to see how much we can (aa) by striking ‘‘State’s’’; and necessary to address the problem, and get cleared and then have some stacked (bb) by striking ‘‘and/or’’ and inserting votes tomorrow morning. So if the Sen- ‘‘or’’; to this end I hope my colleagues will (II) in subparagraph (A), by striking agree with me and support this impor- ator from New Mexico could let us ‘‘State’’; tant amendment when the time comes know by tomorrow morning—say, (III) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘, for its important consideration. 9:30—whether he has been able to reach Indian tribes,’’ after ‘‘involved counties’’; Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I an accommodation—or this evening— and suggest the absence of a quorum. we will be here and would welcome (IV) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ‘‘, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The that. Tribal’’ after ‘‘Federal, State’’. clerk will call the roll. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ap- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, this The assistant legislative clerk pro- preciate that, and I am glad to advise amendment would ensure that commu- ceeded to call the roll. the Senator if we reach an accommoda- nities throughout Indian country have Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask tion. I think, for purposes of ensuring a the resources they need to fight the unanimous consent that the order for vote, if there is a group of stacked meth epidemic. the quorum call be rescinded. votes scheduled for tomorrow, if this

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The amendment (No. 3309), as modi- mediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The fied, was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk pro- to reconsider the vote. The assistant legislative clerk read ceeded to call the roll. Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that as follows: Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask motion on the table. The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- unanimous consent the order for the The motion to lay on the table was SKI], for Mr. LEVIN, proposes an amendment quorum call be rescinded. agreed to. numbered 3275. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without AMENDMENT NO. 3251 Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous objection, it is so ordered. Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call consent the reading of the amendment Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, we up amendment No. 3251 offered by Sen- be dispensed with. are working very well, here again on a ator LAUTENBERG of New Jersey and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bipartisan basis. I thank Senator SHEL- ask for its immediate consideration. objection, it is so ordered. BY and his staff for the way we are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The amendment is as follows: working. We have been able to look at clerk will report the amendment. (Purpose: To require the FBI to submit an a variety of amendments colleagues The assistant legislative clerk read annual report to Congress regarding the have offered, and we are ready to ac- as follows: length of time taken by the FBI to conduct background checks) cept them. The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- SKI], for Mr. LAUTENBERG, proposes an lowing: sent the pending amendment be laid amendment numbered 3251. SEC. ll. ANNUAL REPORT ON DELAYED BACK- aside. Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous GROUND CHECKS. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without consent the reading of the amendment (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days objection, it is so ordered. be dispensed with. after the end of each fiscal year, the Director AMENDMENT NO. 3309 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall Ms. MIKULSKI. I now call up amend- objection, it is so ordered. submit a report to the congressional com- The amendment is as follows: mittees listed in subsection (b) that con- ment No. 3309 offered by myself and tains, with respect to the most recently com- ask for its immediate consideration. (Purpose: To provide funds for the National pleted fiscal year— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Research Council study on acidification of (1) a statistical analysis of the number of clerk will report the amendment. the oceans as authorized by the Magnuson- background checks processed and pending, The assistant legislative clerk read Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- including check requests in process at the as follows: ment Reauthorization Act of 2006) time of the report and check requests that On page 16, line 11, strike the period at the have been received but are not yet in proc- The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- end and insert ‘‘: Provided further, That of ess; SKI] proposes an amendment numbered 3309. the funds available for the Ocean Research (2) the average time taken to complete Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous Priorities Plan Implementation, such sums each type of background check; consent the reading of the amendment as may be necessary shall be set aside to ini- (3) a description of the efforts and be dispensed with. tiate the study to be completed within 2 progress made by the Director in addressing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without years on acidification of the oceans and how any delays in completing such background objection, it is so ordered. this process affects the United States as au- checks; and The amendment is as follows: thorized by section 701 of the Magnuson-Ste- (4) a description of the progress that has vens Fishery Conservation and Management been made in automating files used in the (Purpose: To provide that certain funds be Reauthorization Act of 2006 (Public Law 109– name check process, including investigative available for the development of edu- 479; 120 Stat. 3649).’’. files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. cational activities in science, technology, Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask the amendment (b) RECIPIENTS.—The congressional com- engineering, and mathematics related to mittees listed in this subsection are— the civilian space program) be modified with the modification at (1) the Committee on the Judiciary of On page 72, line 14, before the period insert the desk. the Senate; the following: ‘‘: Provided further, That of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (2) the Committee on Homeland Security amounts appropriated or otherwise made objection, it is so ordered. and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; available under this heading for cross-agency The amendment (No. 3251), as modi- (3) the Committee on the Judiciary of support programs, $10,000,000 shall be made fied, is as follows: the House of Representatives; and available, and distributed in equal incre- On page 16, line 11, strike the period at the (4) the Committee on Homeland Security ments, to each of NASA’s 10 centers for the end and insert ‘‘: Provided further, That of of the House of Representatives. development of educational activities in the funds available for the Ocean Research Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has science, technology, engineering, and mathe- Priorities Plan Implementation, such sums been cleared on both sides of the aisle. matics related to the civilian space program as may be necessary may be set aside to ini- of the United States’’. I ask for its immediate adoption. tiate the study to be completed within 2 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous years, on acidification of the oceans and how this process affects the United States as au- question is on agreeing to the amend- consent the amendment be modified ment. with the modification at the desk. thorized by section 701 of the Magnuson-Ste- vens Fishery Conservation and Management The amendment (No. 3275) was agreed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Reauthorization Act of 2006 (Public Law 109– to. objection, it is so ordered. 479; 120 Stat. 3649).’’. Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move The amendment (No. 3309), as modi- Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has to reconsider the vote. fied, is as follows: been cleared on both side of the aisle. I Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that On page 72, line 14, before the period insert ask for its immediate adoption. motion on the table. the following: ‘‘: Provided further, That of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The motion to lay on the table was amounts appropriated or otherwise made question is on agreeing to the amend- agreed to. available under this heading for cross-agency ment. AMENDMENT NO. 3247 support programs, $10,000,000 may be made available, and distributed in equal incre- The amendment, (No. 3251), as modi- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call ments, to each of NASA’s 10 centers for the fied, was agreed to. up amendment No. 3247 by Senator development of educational activities in Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move MCCASKILL of Missouri and ask for its science, technology, engineering, and mathe- to reconsider the vote. immediate consideration.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:35 Nov 30, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\S15OC7.REC S15OC7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12845 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. clerk will report the amendment. the contractor or grantee has filed all Fed- 1059d(b)(2)); or The assistant legislative clerk read eral tax returns required during the three (E) a Native Hawaiian-serving institution as follows: years preceding the certification, has not as that term is defined in section 317(b)(4) of been convicted of a criminal offense under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and has 1059d(b)(4)). SKI], FOR MRS. MCCASKILL, proposes an not, more than 90 days prior to certification, (3) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE OR UNI- amendment numbered 3247. been notified of any unpaid Federal tax as- VERSITY.—The term ‘‘historically Black col- Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous sessment for which the liability remains lege or university’’ means a part B institu- consent the reading of the amendment unsatisfied, unless the assessment is the sub- tion as that term is defined in section 322(2) be dispensed with. ject of an installment agreement or offer in of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without compromise that has been approved by the 1061(2)). Internal Revenue Service and is not in de- (d) MINORITY ONLINE DEGREE PILOT PRO- objection, it is so ordered. fault, or the assessment is the subject of a The amendment is as follows: non-frivolous administrative or judicial pro- GRAM.— (Purpose: To require the Departments, agen- ceeding. (1) PILOT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.— cies, and commissions to establish and (A) IN GENERAL.—There is established with- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, this in the National Telecommunications and In- maintain on their website homepages a di- amendment has been cleared on both rect link to the websites of their Inspec- formation Administration a pilot program tors General, and for other purposes) sides of the aisle. I ask for its imme- under which the Administrator shall award 9 diate adoption. grants to eligible educational institutions to At the appropriate place, insert the fol- enable the eligible educational institutions lowing: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to develop digital and wireless networks for SEC. lll. Not later than 30 days after the question is on agreeing to the amend- online educational programs of study within date of enactment of this Act, the Depart- ment. the eligible educational institutions. The ments, agencies, and commissions funded The amendment (No. 3234) was agreed Administrator shall award not less than 1 under this Act, shall establish and maintain to. grant to each type of eligible educational in- on the homepages of their Internet Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move stitution, enumerated under subsection websites— to reconsider the vote. (c)(2). (1) a direct link to the Internet websites of Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that (B) GRANT NUMBER AND AMOUNT.— their Offices of Inspectors General; and motion on the table. (2) a mechanism on the Offices of Inspec- (i) NUMBER.—The Administrator shall tors General website by which individuals The motion to lay on the table was award a total of 9 grants under this sub- may anonymously report cases of waste, agreed to. section. fraud, or abuse with respect to those Depart- AMENDMENT NO. 3263 (ii) GRANT PAYMENT AMOUNTS.—The Admin- ments, agencies, and commissions. Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call istrator shall make grant payments under this subsection in the amount of $500,000. Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask that I be added up amendment No. 3263 by Senator (2) PRIORITY.— as a cosponsor of the amendment. PRYOR of Arkansas and ask for its im- (A) IN GENERAL.—In awarding grants under The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mediate consideration. this subsection the Administrator shall give objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The priority to an eligible educational institu- Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has clerk will report the amendment. tion that, according to the most recent data been cleared on both sides of the aisle, The assistant legislative clerk read available (including data available from the and I ask for its immediate adoption. as follows: Bureau of the Census), serves a county, or other appropriate political subdivision where The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- no counties exist— SKI], for Mr. PRYOR, proposes an amendment question is on agreeing to the amend- (i) in which 50 percent of the residents of numbered 3263. ment. the county, or other appropriate political The amendment (No. 3247) was agreed The amendment follows: subdivision where no counties exist, are to. (Purpose: To establish a pilot program for members of a racial or ethnic minority; Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move digital and wireless networks to advance (ii) in which less than 18 percent of the to reconsider the vote. online higher education opportunities for residents of the county, or other appropriate Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that minority students) political subdivision where no counties exist, motion on the table. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- have obtained a baccalaureate degree or a The motion to lay on the table was lowing: higher education; (iii) that has an unemployment rate of 7 agreed to. SEC. lll. DIGITAL AND WIRELESS NETWORKS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PILOT percent or greater; AMENDMENT NO. 3234 PROGRAM. (iv) in which 20 percent or more of the resi- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be dents of the county, or other appropriate po- up amendment No. 3234 by Senator cited as the ‘‘ED 1.0 Act’’. litical subdivision where no counties exist, OBAMA of Illinois and ask for its imme- (b) APPROPRIATIONS.—Notwithstanding any live in poverty; diate consideration. other provision of this Act, from the amount (v) that has a negative population growth The PRESIDING OFFICER. The appropriated under title I under the heading rate; or ‘‘Technology Opportunities Program’’, (vi) that has a family income of not more clerk will report the amendment. $4,500,000 may be available for the pilot pro- than $32,000. The assistant legislative clerk read gram under this section, to remain available (B) HIGHEST PRIORITY.—In awarding grants as follows: until expended. under this subsection the Administrator The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: shall give the highest priority to an eligible SKI], for Mr. OBAMA, for himself and Mr. DUR- (1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- educational institution that meets the great- BIN, proposes an amendment numbered 3234. trator’’ means the Administrator of the Na- est number of requirements described in The amendment follows: tional Telecommunications and Information clauses (i) through (vi) of subparagraph (A). Administration. (3) USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible educational (Purpose: To provide that none of the funds (2) ELIGIBLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.— institution receiving a grant under this sub- appropriated or otherwise made available The term ‘‘eligible educational institution’’ section may use the grant funds— by this Act may be used to enter into a means an institution that is— (A) to acquire equipment, instrumentation, contract in an amount greater than (A) a historically Black college or univer- networking capability, hardware, software, $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of sity; digital network technology, wireless tech- such amount unless the prospective con- (B) a Hispanic-serving institution as that nology, or wireless infrastructure; tractor or grantee makes certain certifi- term is defined in section 502(a)(5) of the (B) to develop and provide educational cations regarding Federal tax liability) Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. services, including faculty development; or At the end of title V, add the following: 1101a(a)(5)); (C) to develop strategic plans for informa- SEC. 528. None of the funds appropriated or (C) a tribally controlled college or univer- tion technology investments. otherwise made available by this Act may be sity as that term is defined in section 2(a)(4) (4) MATCHING NOT REQUIRED.—The Adminis- used to enter into a contract in an amount of the Tribally Controlled College or Univer- trator shall not require an eligible edu- greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in sity Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. cational institution to provide matching excess of such amount unless the prospective 1801(a)(4)); funds for a grant awarded under this sub- contractor or grantee certifies in writing to (D) an Alaska Native-serving institution as section. the agency awarding the contract or grant that term is defined in section 317(b)(2) of the (5) CONSULTATIONS; REPORT.—

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:35 Nov 30, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\S15OC7.REC S15OC7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE S12846 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2007 (A) CONSULTATIONS.—The Administrator The amendment follows: performance measurement baseline validated shall consult with the Committee on Appro- (Purpose: For the review of IT and 2010 Cen- by the integrated baseline review referred to priations and the Committee on Commerce, sus related activities at the Bureau of the in SEC. 215 of this Act: Provided, That this re- Science, and Transportation of the Senate Census) striction does not apply to planning and de- sign activities for future phases or incre- and the Committee on Appropriations and On page 18 line 13 strike the ‘‘.’’ and insert the Committee on Energy and Commerce of ments: Provided further, That the Bureau will the following: notify the Committees of any significant the House of Representatives, on a quarterly ‘‘: Provided, That of the amounts provided changes to the baseline.’’ basis regarding the pilot program assisted to the Secretary within this account, under this subsection. $10,000,000 shall not become available for ob- Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has (B) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after ligation until the Secretary certifies to the been cleared on both sides of the aisle. the date of enactment of this section, the Committees on Appropriations that the Bu- I ask for its immediate adoption. Administrator shall submit to the commit- reau of the Census has followed, and met all The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tees described in subparagraph (A) a report best practices, and all Office of Management question is on agreeing to the amend- evaluating the progress of the pilot program and Budget guidelines related to information ment. assisted under this subsection. technology projects: Provided further, That The amendment (No. 3273) was agreed (6) LIMITATION ON USE OF OTHER FUNDS.— the Secretary, within 120 days of enactment to. The Administrator shall carry out this sub- of this Act, shall provide a report to the Mr. SHELBY. I move to reconsider section only with amounts appropriated in Committees on Appropriations that audits the vote. advance specifically to carry out this sub- and evaluates all decision documents and ex- Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that section. penditures by the Bureau of the Census as motion on the table. Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has they relate to the 2010 Census: Provided fur- The motion to lay on the table was been cleared on both sides of the aisle. ther, That the Secretary, within 120 days of agreed to. the enactment of this Act, shall provide a re- I ask for its immediate adoption. AMENDMENT NO. 3288 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The port to Congress that is publicly available on Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call question is on agreeing to the amend- the Bureau’s website on the steps that the Census Bureau will take to allow citizens the up amendment No. 3288 by Senator ment. SHELBY and ask for its immediate con- The amendment (No. 3263) was agreed opportunity to complete the decennial cen- sus and the American Community Survey sideration. to. over the Internet.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has clerk will report the amendment. to reconsider the vote. The assistant legislative clerk read been cleared on both sides of the aisle. Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that as follows: motion on the table. I ask for its immediate adoption. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- The motion to lay on the table was SKI], for Mr. SHELBY, proposes an amendment agreed to. question is on agreeing to the amend- numbered 3288. AMENDMENT NO. 3271 ment. The amendment follows: Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call The amendment (No. 3272) was agreed (Purpose: To provide transparency and ac- up amendment No. 3271 by Senator to. countability in funding for conferences and SHELBY of Alabama and ask for its im- Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move meetings of the National Aeronautics and mediate consideration. to reconsider the vote. Space Administration) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that After the period on page 97 line 9, insert clerk will report the amendment. motion on the table. the following: The assistant legislative clerk read The motion to lay on the table was SEC. xx. (a) The Administrator of the Na- as follows: agreed to. tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- tion shall submit quarterly reports to the In- The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- AMENDMENT NO. 3273 spector General of the National Aeronautics SKI], for Mr. SHELBY, proposes an amendment Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I now and Space Administration regarding the numbered 3271. call up amendment No. 3273 by Senator costs and contracting procedures relating to The amendment follows: SHELBY and ask for its immediate con- each conference or meeting, held by the Na- On page 30 line 4 strike the ‘‘.’’ and insert sideration. tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- ‘‘: Provided, That within 200 days of enact- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion during fiscal year 2008, and each year ment of this act, the Inspector General shall clerk will report the amendment. thereafter, for which the cost to the Govern- conduct an audit and issue a report to the The assistant legislative clerk read ment was more than $20,000. (b) Each report submitted under subsection Committees on Appropriations of all ex- as follows: penses of the legislative and public affairs of- (a) shall include, for each conference de- fices at each location of the Justice Depart- The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- scribed in that subsection held during the ment, its bureaus and agencies, including SKI], for Mr. SHELBY, proposes an amendment applicable quarter— but not limited to every field office and numbered 3273. (1) a description of the number of and pur- headquarters component; the audit shall in- The amendment follows: pose of participants attending that con- clude any and all expenses related to these ference or meeting; On page 69 line 13 after the second ‘‘.’’ (2) a detailed statement of the costs to the activities.’’ strike all through page 70 line 10 and insert: Government relating to that conference or Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has ‘‘Of the funds appropriated in this Act for meeting, including— been cleared on both sides of the aisle. the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Sen- (A) the cost of any food or beverages; I ask for its immediate adoption. tinel program, $25,000,000 shall not be avail- (B) the cost of any audio-visual services; able for obligation until 60 days after the (C) the cost of all related travel; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (D) a discussion of the methodology used question is on agreeing to the amend- Committees on Appropriations receive from the Federal Bureau of Investigation a report to determine which costs relate to that con- ment. on the results of a completed integrated ference or meeting; and The amendment (No. 3271) was agreed (3) a description of the contracting proce- baseline review for that program: Provided, dures relating to that conference or meeting, to. That the report shall be submitted simulta- Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move including— neously to the Government Accountability (A) whether contracts were awarded on a to reconsider the vote. Office: Provided further, That the Govern- competitive basis; and Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that ment Accountability Office shall review the (B) a discussion of any cost comparison motion on the table. Bureau’s performance measurement baseline conducted by the National Aeronautics and The motion to lay on the table was for the Sentinel program and shall submit Space Administration in evaluating poten- agreed to. its findings to the Committee on Appropria- tial contractors for any conference or meet- AMENDMENT NO. 3272 tions of the Senate and House of Representa- ing. Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call tives within 60 days of its receipt of the re- Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment up another amendment by Senator port. also has been cleared on both sides of SEC. 216. None of the funds appropriated in the aisle. I ask for its immediate adop- SHELBY, No. 3272, and ask for its imme- this or any other Act shall be obligated for diate consideration. the initiation of a future phase or increment tion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. tinel program until the Attorney General question is on agreeing to the amend- The assistant legislative clerk read certifies to the Committees on Appropria- ment. as follows: tions that existing phases or increments cur- The amendment (No. 3288) was agreed The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- rently under contract for development or to. SKI], for Mr. SHELBY, proposes an amendment fielding have completed 70 percent of the Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move numbered 3272. work for that phase or increment under the to reconsider the vote.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:35 Nov 30, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\S15OC7.REC S15OC7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12847 Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that we continue to move toward a vote We should therefore take notice when motion on the table. that we will be having at 5:45 on the sheriffs and police officers tell us they The motion to lay on the table was Brown amendment dealing with inter- do not have the resources they need to agreed to. national trade, we hope if colleagues do combat the scourge of meth that is AMENDMENT NO. 3318 have amendments on which they wish devastating so many communities Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call to have a vote they will please come across our Nation. up amendment No. 3318 by Senator now and offer the amendment and let’s Meth is tearing families apart and fi- COBURN of Oklahoma and ask for its have a debate on it. We would like very nancing an underground economy in immediate consideration. much to debate as many amendments abandoned farm buildings, fire traps, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as we could to have stacked votes to- and houses that are shrouded with plas- clerk will report the amendment. morrow, and even to come to final pas- tic. When police go to raid a lab, they The assistant legislative clerk read sage before the 12:30 caucus. never know what they are going to as follows: Colleagues out there on both sides of find; whether it is going to be a drug the aisle, Senator SHELBY and I are armed to the teeth, whether it is going The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- SKI], for Mr. COBURN, proposes an amendment here. We are open for business. We are to be chemicals that are ready to burn numbered 3318. ready to hear your ideas and ready to and to explode or drug users who are in The amendment follows: debate them and follow through on our desperate need of medical attention. regular process. Either that, or if you In my State, on a raid on a meth lab (Purpose: To provide additional transparency in Aurora, CO, this past summer, police and accountability in funding for con- do not wish to offer it, come see us and ferences and meetings of the National Aer- withdraw it and perhaps offer it at an- found a 2-year-old boy lying in the onautics and Space Administration) other time. basement next to a highly toxic cock- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Mr. President, I suggest the absence tail of chemicals. The police rescued lowing: of a quorum. him. But what his parents were doing SECTION ll. LIMITATION AND REPORTS ON The PRESIDING OFFICER. The or thinking one can only imagine. Sto- TRAVEL EXPENSES TO CON- clerk will call the roll. ries such as this story have been too FERENCES The assistant legislative clerk pro- common across our country. (a) In this section, the term conference ceeded to call the roll. We should also take notice when peo- means a meeting that— Mr. SALAZAR. Madam President, I ple such as the U.S. attorney in Colo- (1) is held for consultation, education, ask unanimous consent that the order rado, Troy Eid, tell us we do not have awareness, or discussion; for the quorum call be rescinded. (2) includes participants who are not all enough Federal law enforcement offi- employees of the same agency; The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. cers to serve Native American commu- (3) is not held entirely at an agency facil- STABENOW). Without objection, it is so nities in southwestern Colorado. Last ity; ordered. year, we had a total of five Bureau of (4) involves costs associated with travel Mr. SALAZAR. Madam President, I Indian Affairs officers policing 600,000 and lodging for some participants; and rise this afternoon to raise my voice in acres in one corner of my State. This is (5) is sponsored by 1 or more agencies, 1 or strong support of H.R. 3093, the Com- astonishing—five Bureau of Indian Af- more organizations that are not agencies, or merce, Justice, Science Appropriations fairs officers policing 600,000 acres. a combination of such agencies or organiza- Act of 2007. I wish to thank and con- Criminals, in fact, were calling in tions. gratulate Chairwoman MIKULSKI and (b) The Administrator of NASA shall, not false crime reports on one side of the later than September 30, 2008, submit to the Ranking Member SHELBY, Chairman reservation, drawing police away from appropriate committees of Congress and post BYRD and Ranking Member COCHRAN their target they were aiming to hit on on the public Internet website of the agency for their strong leadership on this bill. the other side of the reservation. in a searchable, electronic format, a report As a former attorney general for Col- With this shortage of law enforce- on each conference for which the agency paid orado, I am particularly proud of the ment, the murder rate on the Ute travel expenses during Fiscal Year 2008 that investment that this bill will make in Mountain Ute and Southern Ute res- includes— the local, State, and Federal law en- ervations in Southwestern Colorado (1) the itemized expenses paid by the agen- forcement agencies across our country, cy, including travel expenses and any agency has climbed to almost 20 percent of the expenditure to otherwise support the con- the more than 800,000 officers who pa- national average. We need to take no- ference; trol America’s streets and put their tice when people such as recently re- (2) the primary sponsor of the conference; lives on the line every day to help tired Sheriff Liggett, of Mineral Coun- (3) the location of the conference; make our communities safe and secure. ty, CO, tell us our communications (4) in the case of a conference for which the They are truly the frontlines of Amer- equipment in rural communities is agency was the primary sponsor, a state- ica’s homeland security. woefully inadequate. ment that— In my 6 years as attorney general of I have known Sheriff Liggett for (A) justifies the location selected; Colorado, and in the last 21⁄2 years as a many years. On snowy nights, Sheriff (B) demonstrates the cost efficiency of the location; Senator, I have traveled thousands of Liggett would call ahead and make (C) the date of the conference; miles through my State to visit with sure that I and other travelers made it (D) a brief explanation how the conference county sheriffs, police chiefs, and law safely over Slumgullion Pass or Wolf advanced the mission of the agency; and enforcement officers working in our Creek Pass on our way to our destina- (E) the total number of individuals who small towns, rural counties, and big tions. travel or attendance at the conference was cities. They are public servants That is the way things are done in paid for in part or full by the agency. through and through. They know that rural Colorado. Sheriff Liggett knows Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has security is the foundation of a free so- very well the boundaries of his depart- been cleared on both sides of the aisle. ciety. They know that to enjoy our lib- ment’s communications coverage and I ask for its immediate adoption. erties and a prosperous economy, the risks that the limitations of that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Americans must live in a society gov- coverage pose to residents and trav- question is on agreeing to the amend- erned by the rule of law, free from the elers. ment. threat of violence and secure in their The Mineral County Sheriff’s Depart- The amendment (No. 3318) was agreed place of residence. ment, similar to so many rural sheriffs’ to. It is the voices of these men and departments, need broader communica- Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move women in uniform across our country, tions coverage and a better ability to to reconsider the vote. America’s peace officers, that should talk across agencies and jurisdictions Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that help guide our law enforcement efforts in case an emergency arises. motion on the table. in this country. They should help us In late 1990, we made some progress The motion to lay on the table was make sure we are prepared to meet the in helping bring safety and security to agreed to. emergency we will confront and that American’s communities. The Federal Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, we will help us address the domestic secu- Government, seeing the homicide rate have now cleared 28 amendments. As rity priorities we face in the Nation. on the rise, responded to the public’s

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These in- By earning the trust of the members sional process and to the President’s vestments paid off, with violent crime of their communities and making these desk, President Bush will decide he is in the United States dropping by near- individuals stakeholders in their own going to stand up for the Nation’s law ly 40 percent from the record highs of safety, community policing makes law enforcement and for the security here the early 1990s. enforcement safer and more efficient. in the homeland and will, in fact, sign Unfortunately, these investments Some of the COPS Program funds that this bill. have lagged in recent years, and the are set forth in this bill will go directly I end where I began. This is a very administration has tried to cut key to the drug task forces that have been good bipartisan product that Senator programs at the very moment, at the operational and effective in my State MIKULSKI and Ranking Member SHELBY very moment that our law enforcement of Colorado. They include: The San have put together for the consideration officers are facing a set of growing Luis Valley Drug Task Force, my na- of this Chamber. I am proud to be a challenges from homeland security and tive valley; they include the 22nd Judi- supporter of this bill. I urge my col- emergency preparedness to combating cial District Drug Task Force, the leagues to support it. meth, to all of the other issues that the North Metro Task Force, the Delta/ Ms. MIKULSKI. Will the Senator 800,000 men and women who keep the Montrose Drug Task Force, the Eagle from Colorado yield for a question? security in our country face every day. County Drug Task Force, the Greater Mr. SALAZAR. I will. Ms. MIKULSKI. I thank the Senator I know this administration has been Routt and Moffatt Narcotics Enforce- for his comments about our bill that focused on Iraq and that this has con- ment Team, the Weld County Drug were so complimentary and for speak- sumed a massive proportion of Federal Task Force. spending; almost $750 billion in the last Rest assured that from my point of ing out. As a former attorney general of the State of Colorado, who is essen- 41⁄2 years. But this focus on Iraq and view as a former attorney general of tially the top cop in Colorado, knows our security objectives abroad should the State of Colorado, I know these one of the hallmarks of good law en- not come at the expense of American task forces are at the point of the spear forcement is strong law enforcement security right here at home in our in combating the scourge of drugs in opportunities, along with prevention in United States. my State of Colorado, and these impor- terms of intervening with our young Too many Americans live with fear tant funds will allow us to keep up that people. But is the Senator aware why of drug-related violence in their com- fight. this bill is under a veto threat? munities. Too many Americans have Finally, I am pleased this bill pro- Mr. SALAZAR. I have understood seen meth destroy the lives of a family vides $5.6 billion for the Bureau of Pris- that the President has said he doesn’t member or of a neighbor. Too many ons to help curb the staff shortages, like the funding levels in this bill Americans worry that when a disaster construction needs and operations which I interpret to mean that he strikes, the way it did with Katrina, budgets for the Federal prison system. doesn’t support funding of these very help will come but help will not come The correctional officers who handle important programs. quickly enough. some of the most dangerous criminals Ms. MIKULSKI. The Senator is ex- This bill, which the chairperson from in America will tell you the funding actly right. We face a veto threat not Maryland and Ranking Member SHEL- levels over the past few years have because we have done bad legislation BY have put together, resets our prior- been inadequate. but because we have done good funding. ities to where they should be, on the At the Supermax Prison in Florence, Is the Senator aware that the legisla- safety and security of America’s fami- CO, which houses inmates such as Ted tion called for the elimination of the lies. For that I thank and applaud the Kaczynski, al-Qaida terrorist Zacarias COPS Program? leadership of Senator MIKULSKI. Moussaoui, and the shoe bomber, Rich- Mr. SALAZAR. Madam President, I The Appropriations Committee has ard Reid, at that Supermax facility, am aware that the President has called reported a bill that restores critical in- where we house the most dangerous of for elimination of the COPS Program. I vestments on law enforcement that the most dangerous of America’s en- am also aware that when I speak to the this President had proposed to cut. I emies, funding cuts have left them law enforcement community through- wish to briefly talk about a few of short staffed and short on beds. out the country and throughout my those provisions that will benefit the At the prison that houses terrorists, State, sheriffs and chiefs of police peace officers of my State of Colorado. gang leaders and the most violent across the board say the COPS Pro- First, I am pleased the bill we are members of society, this is a dangerous gram is, in fact, working, and when we considering today includes $1.4 billion game that we cannot afford, and this see what happened with the dip in vio- for State and Local Law Enforcement legislation moves forward in a way to lent crime in the 1990s, it occurred pre- Assistance, including $660 million for address those shortfalls. cisely because we had programs such as the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance I am not going to take time to go the COPS Program which were very ef- Grants and $190 million for Byrne dis- through all the other good that is in- fective. cretionary grants. cluded in this bill, but I would mention Ms. MIKULSKI. So then it is the be- This program, which the President very briefly the $340 million this bill lief of the Senator that our addition of had—beyond my understanding—pro- provides to the juvenile justice pro- over $500 million to guard the streets posed to eliminate, provides grants to gram and the investment this bill and neighborhoods and communities of State and local governments for law makes in all our Federal law enforce- America will be well spent? enforcement, for prosecution and court ment agencies such as the DEA, the Mr. SALAZAR. I can think of no programs, for prevention and commu- FBI, and the ATF. more important priority for all of us. nity education programs, drug treat- When you look at these investments, As we deal with issues of crime and vi- ment, and community corrections pro- you begin to understand how impor- olence and the rule of law in places far grams. These are the kinds of programs tant this bill is to our Nation’s law en- away such as Iraq and Afghanistan, it that the men and women in law en- forcement authority. Anyone who has ought to be an important priority, a forcement in this country know do, in worked or who works in law enforce- high priority for us to make sure we fact, work to make our communities ment today and who takes the time to are enforcing the rule of law and pro- safe. look at this bill, will understand this is viding security for Americans at home; Secondly, this bill includes $550 mil- a strong statement of support for peace that we take care of the homeland lion for the Community Oriented Polic- officers and for protecting our public first. ing Services, known as COPS. These across the country. That is why I am I strongly agree with the Senator funds go to tribal, State, and local law perplexed that there is a veto threat by from Maryland that, in fact, this bill enforcement agencies for community the President on this bill. moves us in that direction. policing initiatives which put law en- There should not be that veto threat Ms. MIKULSKI. I thank the Senator forcement professionals on the streets because this is a bill that takes a from Colorado. I appreciate his com- with a beat so they can build relation- strong position to secure Americans ments and support.

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We are going to be continues to be in the Senate, Senator American industry, we know, can voting very shortly—in a matter of JOE BIDEN, a leader on the Judiciary compete with anyone in the world minutes—and we would like every Sen- Committee, came up with the COPS when it is a fair fight. Our inter- ator who has filed an amendment to Program. During the Clinton adminis- national trade laws are intended to se- come and tell us what their intent is. tration, from 1993 to 1998, they put cure a level playing field. Unfortu- Do they intend to offer it? When do 118,000 extra police officers on the nately, some of our trading partners they intend to offer it? Or do they wish streets of America. They were in 13,000 have repeatedly found ways to cir- to seek another accommodation? communities, and violent crime cumvent these laws to gain an unfair We would like to present to the lead- dropped 10 percent. Cops do make a dif- advantage against our workers and our ers on both sides of the aisle—the ma- ference. We are concerned that by companies. This has led to record- jority leader and the Republican lead- eliminating the COPS Program, the breaking trade deficits—some $800 bil- er—a finite list tonight before Senator thin blue line that protects us in our lion in 2006—which threaten the long- SHELBY and I go home so we can have communities is even getting smaller. term health of our economy and mas- the finite list for tomorrow and assidu- So working on a bipartisan basis with- sive job losses which have wreaked ously, earnestly, thoroughly work in the Senate, we have added over $500 havoc on the middle class. Foreign gov- through these amendments. But we million to restore that COPS Program; ernments have unfairly and illegally must know the intent of the Senators. not that we micromanage from the na- doled out massive subsidies to their I believe there is an old-fashioned tional level, but we empower the local own companies and others willing to saying: It is now time to fish or cut communities to apply for these grants reestablish offshore, contributing to bait. We would prefer Senators actu- and deploy where they know best to the migration of manufacturing jobs ally cut their bait. But being an old protect their citizens. overseas and artificial price advan- Maryland fisherwoman myself, we We think we have a great bill. We tages for imported products. Despite want to talk to our colleagues. Talk to want to move it along. We thank the ample evidence that something is very us during this vote. Senator SHELBY is Senator for the kind words. Now our wrong—when I first ran for Congress in at his desk. I will be at mine. Let’s colleagues can help us not only with 1992, the U.S. multilateral trade deficit talk things over and see how we can words but with deeds, which is, if they was $38 billion. Last year it was lit- move this bill and make America proud have an amendment, offer it or send erally more than 20 times that, and we of us. Too often when all is said and their staff to either see if we can mod- can look at job loss figures, the trade done, too much gets said and nothing ify it or have it withdrawn. deficit, outsourcing figures, offshoring gets done. AMENDMENT NO. 2360 figures—the Bush administration needs I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under to aggressively enforce American trade Mr. SHELBY. Madam President, I the previous order, the Senate will now law. join with Senator MIKULSKI. She is resume consideration of amendment Recent WTO decisions threaten to telling our colleagues—and I join with No. 2360 offered by the Senator from create enormous loopholes in trade law her—that we have accepted and are Ohio, Mr. BROWN. There will be 30 min- enforcement. This affects industries working through a lot of amendments utes of debate equally divided between and local economies throughout the on both sides of the aisle. There are a the Senator from Ohio and the Senator country. We know about steel. We number of amendments that have been from Maryland, Ms. MIKULSKI, or their know about paper. But it affects all filed. We, as she pointed out, need to designees, prior to a vote in relation to American manufacturing. That is why know if people are going to insist on the amendment. we need to be more aggressive in en- amendments or if there is some way we The Senator from Ohio. forcement of the trade laws. If the can accommodate Senators, if they Mr. BROWN. Madam President, I WTO continues to target U.S. trade would come to the floor and meet with begin my thanking Senator MIKULSKI remedy laws, we in this Chamber need us, because in a few minutes we are and Senator SHELBY, as well as Sen- to fight back. This amendment is a going to vote. The leaders will be on ators BAUCUS and GRASSLEY, for their modest reminder to the administration the floor and they are going to want a support of this amendment. The that we need to vigorously enforce our report from us as to what is pending, amendment is cosponsored by Senators trade laws. because tomorrow we want to move STABENOW, BYRD, ROCKEFELLER, and I thank the chairman and ranking this bill. This is a very important bill, LEVIN. I should note that the Finance member of the subcommittee for their as the Presiding Officer knows. We Committee chair has drafted a bill to support. I ask my colleagues for their need to move on with it and not delay boost trade enforcement. I look for- support. it more. We are back now in a new ward to working on that very impor- I ask for the yeas and nays. week and I think we can make some tant piece of legislation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a progress. If my colleagues on both sides This amendment will help America’s sufficient second? of the aisle will meet with us and tell manufacturers compete on even terms There appears to be a sufficient sec- us if they want a vote, we will debate with foreign manufacturers. For gen- ond. it and vote. If they want to see if we erations American manufacturing has The yeas and nays were ordered. can work out something with them, we been a tremendous source of pride and Ms. MIKULSKI. I suggest the absence will do that. But it is our intention work for our whole country. Especially of a quorum. again to move this bill tomorrow. for working families, it has been a lad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Thank you, Madam President. der to the middle class. American man- clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ufacturing fuels our economy and sup- The assistant legislative clerk pro- the previous order, the question is on plies our national defense infrastruc- ceeded to call the roll. agreeing to amendment No. 3260, as ture. It would be dangerous on many Ms. MIKULSKI. Madam President, I modified, offered by the Senator from levels for our country to ignore the ask unanimous consent that the order Ohio, Mr. BROWN. anticompetitive forces that are buf- for the quorum call be rescinded. The yeas and nays have been ordered. feting every day our manufacturing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The clerk will call the roll. sector. In the State of Michigan, in objection, it is so ordered. The legislative clerk called the roll. Ohio, across the Midwest, throughout Ms. MIKULSKI. Madam President, I Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the the country, it would be and is dan- stand here with my colleague from Ala- Senator from Indiana (Mr. BAYH), the gerous to ignore that. bama to tell all of our colleagues on Senator from Delaware (Mr. BIDEN),

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Without it is a very significant trend, a very OBAMA) are necessarily absent. objection, it is so ordered. The clerk significant happening around the coun- I further announce that, if present will report. try. Many local jurisdictions and at and voting, the Senator from Nebraska The legislative clerk read as follows: least two States have adopted this very (Mr. NELSON) would vote ‘‘yea.’’ The Senator from Louisiana [Mr. VITTER], conscious and very boldly proclaimed Mr. MCCONNELL. The following Sen- for himself, Mr. SESSIONS and Mr. DEMINT, policy, calling themselves sanctuary ators are necessarily absent: the Sen- proposes amendment numbered 3277. cities, or sanctuary jurisdictions. ator from Kansas (Mr. BROWNBACK), the Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I ask My amendment would simply pro- Senator from Mississippi (Mr. LOTT), unanimous consent to dispense with hibit COPS funding from going to these the Senator from Alaska (Ms. MUR- the reading of the amendment. jurisdictions. It would say this is our KOWSKI), and the Senator from Ten- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Federal law, and that States, that lo- nessee (Mr. ALEXANDER). objection, it is so ordered. calities must cooperate with Federal Further, if present and voting, the The amendment is as follows: immigration officials. And if they are Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- (Purpose: To prohibit funds from being used not going to do that, if they are going ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ in contravention of section 642(a) of the Il- to pass laws clearly in contravention, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. legal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 180 degrees opposed to Federal law, SANDERS. Are there any other Senators Responsibility Act of 1996) then they will not get COPS funding in the Chamber desiring to vote? On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert under this bill. The result was announced—yeas 85, the following: Again, Mr. President, it couldn’t be SEC. 217. None of the amounts made avail- nays 3, as follows: simpler. It couldn’t be more straight- able in this title under the heading ‘‘COMMU- forward—COPS money, COPS funds, [Rollcall Vote No. 364 Leg.] NITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES’’ may be will not go to sanctuary cities, so- YEAS—85 used in contravention of section 642(a) of the called sanctuary jurisdictions, if my Akaka Durbin Menendez Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373(a)). amendment passes. And, again, this is Barrasso Ensign Mikulski doing nothing more than enforcing Baucus Enzi Nelson (FL) Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, this is present Federal law, a policy or law Bennett Feingold Pryor amendment No. 3277, and it is very sim- Bingaman Feinstein Reed that has been on the books for over 10 Bond Graham Reid ple and straightforward and, I believe, years. So why shouldn’t we put some Boxer Grassley Roberts very needed. The amendment would meaningful teeth in that Federal law Brown Gregg Rockefeller simply prohibit COPS funding, which is Bunning Harkin and prevent these local and State juris- Salazar Burr Hatch governed under this bill, from going to Sanders dictions from simply flaunting Federal Byrd Hutchison so-called sanctuary cities. In doing so, Schumer law and not abiding by Federal law? Cantwell Inhofe it would do nothing more than to en- Cardin Inouye Sessions I would note that the House of Rep- Carper Isakson Shelby force current Federal law. resentatives has already acted on this Casey Johnson Smith Mr. President, as you know, in 1996, issue in the companion bill to this CJS Snowe Chambliss Kerry Congress passed the Illegal Immigra- appropriations bill. In the House bill, a Coburn Klobuchar Specter tion Reform and Immigrant Responsi- Cochran Kohl Stabenow similar amendment to mine passed by Coleman Kyl Stevens bility Act. In that 1996 legislation, voice vote. Having said that, I would Collins Landrieu Sununu which is current law, there is a very hope that a huge majority of the Sen- Conrad Lautenberg Tester clear section on sanctuary city policy. ate similarly votes to pass this Vitter Corker Leahy Thune It is section 642(a), and it states in Cornyn Levin Vitter amendment, to adopt it, and to put it Craig Lieberman Voinovich clear unmistakable terms: on the CJS appropriations bill. Crapo Lincoln Warner Federal, State or local government entity This is common sense. It does noth- DeMint Martinez Webb or official may not prohibit, or in any way Dole ing more than enforce current Federal McCain Whitehouse Domenici McCaskill restrict, any government entity or official policy and Federal law. It is clearly the Wyden Dorgan McConnell from sending to, or receiving from, the Im- sort of commonsense, straightforward migration and Naturalization Service infor- legislation that a huge majority of the NAYS—3 mation regarding the citizenship or immi- American people support. I know there Allard Hagel Lugar gration status, lawful or unlawful, of any in- dividual. will be a vote on this sometime tomor- NOT VOTING—12 row, Mr. President, so I urge all my Mr. President, the idea behind that Alexander Clinton Murkowski colleagues, Republican and Democrat, policy is very simple. Law enforcement Bayh Dodd Murray to join with the huge majority of the Biden Kennedy Nelson (NE) around the country should be free to American people behind this reason- Brownback Lott Obama cooperate with Federal authorities re- able and commonsense policy. The amendment (No. 3260), as modi- garding immigration, regarding immi- Mr. President, I yield the floor. fied, was agreed to. gration enforcement, and no State or The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I local government should be able to ator from New Jersey. move to reconsider the vote. contradict Federal law by establishing Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- a State or local law which bars this rise to speak against the Vitter amend- tion on the table. sort of commonsense cooperation. Un- ment. I don’t believe it is common The motion to lay on the table was fortunately, that is exactly what sev- sense, I don’t believe it is reasonable, agreed to. eral local jurisdictions and at least two and I want to lay out the reasons. Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I sug- States on a statewide basis have done. This body has, during the immigra- gest the absence of a quorum. They have established, by State law, tion debate, actually acted on a very The PRESIDING OFFICER. The by local law, by local ordinance, so- similar amendment and defeated it. clerk will call the roll. called sanctuary policies absolutely And the reason this body was wise The legislative clerk proceeded to prohibiting law enforcement and other enough to defeat it was because they call the roll. public personnel in their jurisdiction understood that some of the toughest Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I ask from working with or cooperating with law enforcement officials in our coun- unanimous consent that the order for Federal authorities with regard to im- try, from sheriffs to prosecutors, and a the quorum call be rescinded. migration enforcement. whole host of law enforcement officials The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without This is by no means the majority pol- in between, understand that the co- objection, it is so ordered. icy of jurisdictions around the country. operation of a community is essential

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Let’s listen to the cops, denying money to municipalities ticipate. let’s listen to the prosecutors, let’s lis- across the landscape of the country— Now, when Secretary Chertoff was ten to the sheriffs, let’s listen to the and this would deny monies to about before the committee recently testi- tough law enforcement people, let’s lis- 126 cities in a whole host of States rep- fying in a House hearing, he responded ten to the communities that have resented by people on both sides of the to a question about this issue. He said: elected officials who are in the midst of aisle—would set up a series of cir- I am not aware of any city that actu- these communities and who say: When cumstances under which a crime could ally interferes with our ability to en- it comes to identifying crime and vic- be committed and the witness to that force the law. tims of crime, we want them to come crime happens to be someone who is So let’s not mix apples and oranges. forward. That is in the public interest. undocumented in some fashion. Do we The suggestion is that these cities Nothing in these cities is used in a want the witness to be able to come interfere with the Department of way, as Secretary Chertoff said, to im- forward and provide essential, crucial Homeland Security and ICE’s ability to pede the opportunity for ICE to do eyewitness testimony about the crime go ahead and pursue someone to be de- what they want to do should they want or do we want them to hide in the ported. That is not the case. But that to deport somebody. darkness and not talk to the police be- is the argument that is trying to be For all those reasons, I urge my col- cause they are afraid of their immigra- made in pursuit of an amendment that leagues to reject the Vitter amendment tion status? is all about immigration and nothing when it comes up for a vote and pre- I want to solve the crime, Mr. Presi- about security. We need to be about se- serve the security of our communities. dent. I want to get the perpetrator. I curity in our communities. We need to I yield the floor. want to convict that person and put be able to have witnesses come forward Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I, too, them in jail. I don’t want the oppor- and be able to have victims come for- rise to oppose the Vitter amendment. tunity to do that to go wasted because ward. For the benefit of our colleagues, they Now, local governments have taken of some political statement that has should know a similar amendment was the initiative to reassure these commu- nothing to do with the core issue of se- defeated on the immigration bill this nities in order to deliver services vital curity in our communities. year. I opposed the amendment then to the public health and safety. And I want to make sure a witness comes and I oppose it now. I oppose it on sub- these may be immigrant families who forth and testifies against a perpe- stantive grounds, and I oppose it also also, in fact, have perfect status in this trator and has no fear to do so. on the grounds related to States rights country. But the message being sent Senator VITTER’s amendment would and home rule. undermine that ability. Senator out is: Don’t talk to the local police. We have had incidents where people To refresh everyone, what the Vitter VITTER’s amendment would undermine who, in fact, have total legal status, amendment would do is ban local gov- the ability of someone who is a victim and who, because they came forward as ernments from receiving Federal law of a crime and who happens to be in an witnesses to a crime, ended up feeling enforcement funds if a city or a local- undocumented capacity to come for- more like a criminal themselves than ity has passed a law prohibiting police ward because they might very well be the person they were trying to testify from asking an immigration status. concerned that their status is such against. That sends a chilling effect Why is this bad? First of all, local that it might create a problem for across immigrant communities which law enforcement officers all across them. So victims of a crime would not says: Do not participate. America are opposed to this amend- come forward, which not only is inhu- It would not be in the interest of se- ment. Their opposition has been very man as it relates to the victim of that curity in our communities to have that well articulated by our colleague from crime—and that crime could be of all be the message. If immigrant families New Jersey. What has been articulated types and manner that was committed are afraid to access the opportunities by local law enforcement communities against the individual—but the unwill- for local law enforcement to have their is they believe they should not be held ingness of that person to come forward participation as the eyes and ears of responsible for enforcing Federal immi- because of fear—fear—may lead to an- what is happening, it would have a neg- gration laws; that Federal laws on im- other crime committed against some- ative effect and be a ripple effect of migration should be enforced by Fed- one else by that same individual in what would happen. If that is the mes- eral immigration authorities. that same community; perhaps to a sage, then if you are a perpetrator of a This amendment would also make it child who might be molested, to a per- crime and you want to do breaking and harder for local police to enforce laws son who might be assaulted, to a fam- entering, robbing in a community, God and stop crime. One of the things that ily who might get robbed. forbid you want to do rapes, you say: would happen, if police are forced to do So instead of catching the perpe- This community will not go to the po- this, it would foster great mistrust in trator, the criminal element, and being lice. Let’s do it in that sector. Then our immigrant communities—meaning able to prosecute them either through the crime continues and the perpe- immigrants who are here legally. You the witness or through the victim, no, trator continues to be free and the know, there are many immigrants who we prefer to deny monies to that com- process gets worse and worse. are here legally. Because you might munity because they have a view that It seems to me all Americans are at have a last name such as Sanchez in their own interest—and I hear so higher risk of preventable crimes when doesn’t mean you are an illegal immi- many times in debates that States and the population fears coming forward to grant. You might be the owner of an IT municipalities know best, but when it give information. business in Silver Spring, MD. comes to this, they know nothing. This is also about telling municipali- One of the things we are concerned They know nothing about how best to ties that they cannot figure out for about is that immigrants, then, will secure their communities. They have themselves what is the best way to not report crimes or will not give infor- made decisions across the landscape of combat crime in their communities. mation to those who could go after se- the country—urban, suburban, and Our whole effort under the fantastic rious crimes—such as the gang effort. rural—to say we care more about pros- bill that Senator MIKULSKI has put to- We are also concerned when people ecuting the crime and having witnesses gether is to ensure communities have will not come forward particularly re- come forward to tell us about the the wherewithal to combat the rise in lated to domestic violence. If there is crime than we care about the person’s crime we have seen over the past 2 domestic violence, a battered spouse status, and we are not going to put a years, according to recent reports. The might not call the police because it chilling effect across the landscape of way to do that is to have citizens come could trigger some type of raid in their our community to being able to forward and participants in commu- own community. achieve those goals. nities come forward and tell the police This is not a good way to go. Let’s go That is what tough law enforcement about what is happening. It is not to to the consequences of local commu- will tell you—sheriffs will tell you, put a chilling effect on it. nities deciding what they want to do.

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The motion to lay on the table was law enforcement, funds for all the 3796dd) for the hiring and rehiring of addi- agreed to. other things they might be applying tional career law enforcement officers under AMENDMENT NO. 3239 for funds for, I think is outrageous. part Q of such title, notwithstanding sub- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call What happens if they are applying for section (i) of such section; and up amendment No. 3239 by Senator (13) interoperable communication equip- On page 97, between lines 19 and 20, insert KENNEDY and ask for its immediate ment so they can fight violent crime? the following: consideration. Oh, no, they can’t have it. Of the unobligated balances made available The PRESIDING OFFICER. The What happens when they have ap- for the Department of Justice in prior fiscal clerk will report. plied for funds for the Violence Against years, $110,000,000 are rescinded: Provided, The legislative clerk read as follows: That within 30 days after the date of enact- Women Act, to deal with battered The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- ment of this section the Attorney General spouses or abused children? Oh, no, SKI], for Mr. KENNEDY, proposes an amend- shall submit to the Committees on Appro- ment numbered 3239. they would not be able to get their priations of the House of Representatives Federal funds. and the Senate a report specifying the The amendment is as follows: What happens, then, in the issue of amount of each recission made pursuant to (Purpose: To clarify that student loan repay- sexual predators? We have a robust ef- this section. ment assistance does not violate section fort to go after sexual predators in our Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has 209 of title 18, United States Code relating communities. If they have applied for been cleared on both sides of the aisle. to Federal salary) grants to be able to protect our chil- I ask for its immediate adoption. On page 70, after line 10, insert the fol- dren, they will not be able to get them The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there lowing: under the Vitter amendment. So the further debate? SEC. ll. Notwithstanding any other pro- Vitter amendment is not targeted at il- If not, the question is on agreeing to vision of law, a public or private institution of higher education may offer or provide an legal aliens or illegal immigrants. the amendment. officer or employee of any branch of the What the Vitter amendment does is The amendment (No. 3256), as modi- United States Government or of the District target law enforcement. If the Vitter fied, was agreed to. of Columbia, who is a current or former stu- amendment is agreed to, in many of Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move dent of such institution, financial assistance these communities it will stifle, shack- to reconsider the vote. for the purpose of repaying a student loan or le, and impede local law enforcement Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that forbearance of student loan repayment, and from applying for Federal funds to motion on the table. an officer or employee of any branch of the which they would otherwise be enti- The motion to lay on the table was United States Government or of the District agreed to. of Columbia may seek or receive such assist- tled. ance or forbearance. I think this is misguided. I think it is AMENDMENT NO. 3310 Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has misdirected. For those of us who are Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call been cleared on both sides of the aisle. very concerned about the issues of pro- up amendment 3310 for myself and Sen- I ask for its immediate adoption. tecting our borders, we understand we ator COLLINS. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The need to protect our borders, but we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amend- also need to protect our communities. clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: ment. One of the ways we protect our commu- The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- The amendment (No. 3239) was agreed nities is to let law enforcement apply SKI], for herself and Ms. COLLINS, proposes an to. for Federal funds for a variety of amendment numbered 3310. Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move things, from cops on the beat, which Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask to reconsider the vote. they wouldn’t be able to get; Byrne unanimous consent that the reading of Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that grant money for technology or bullet- the amendment be dispensed with. motion on the table. proof vests, they wouldn’t be able to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The motion to lay on the table was get it; violence against women funds, objection, it is so ordered. agreed to. they wouldn’t be able to get that. I The amendment is as follows: Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, we think the Vitter amendment is mis- are making great progress. Our staffs guided and misdirected. We should de- (Purpose: To provide for certain public- private competition requirements) are going to be working through the feat it. At the end of title V, add the following: night. We have about 36 amendments I suggest the absence of a quorum. SEC. 528. None of the funds appropriated or pending; 10 on the Democratic side, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The otherwise made available by this Act may be about 26 on the Republican side. We clerk will call the roll. made available for a public-private competi- know the staffs are working well after The legislative clerk proceeded to tion conducted under Office of Management and Budget Circular A–76 or to convert a 7. This is a good time to come over and call the roll. work with us. We hope tomorrow morn- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask function performed by Federal employees to private sector performance without such a ing we will be able to have some votes unanimous consent that the order for competition unless a representative des- and also further progress. It is the in- the quorum call be rescinded. ignated by a majority of the employees en- tention of the majority leader and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gaged in the performance of the activity or Republican leader to finish this bill to- objection, it is so ordered. function for which the public-private com- morrow, even if we have to work AMENDMENT NO. 3256, AS MODIFIED petition is conducted or which is to be con- through the night. The best way not to Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, we verted without such a competition is treated as an interested party with respect to such work through the night tomorrow are making great progress. We have competition or decision to convert to private night is to work through the night to- some amendments we wish to clear. sector performance for purposes of sub- night. So come over, help clear up I call up amendment No. 3256, as chapter V of chapter 35 of title 31, United some of these amendments. It would be modified, and ask for its immediate States Code. a great help. consideration. Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has Mr. President, I suggest the absence The PRESIDING OFFICER. The been cleared on both sides of the aisle. of a quorum. amendment is pending and will be so I ask for its immediate adoption. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The modified. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there clerk will call the roll. The amendment (No. 3256), as modi- further debate? If not, the question is The legislative clerk proceeded to fied, is as follows: on agreeing to the amendment. call the roll.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:35 Nov 30, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\S15OC7.REC S15OC7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12853 Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- (2) supports the goals and ideals of Fire Whereas designating the third week of Oc- imous consent that the order for the Prevention Week, October 7–13, 2007, as des- tober as National Teen Driver Safety Week quorum call be rescinded. ignated by the National Fire Protection As- is expected to increase awareness of these The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sociation. important issues among teenagers and adults objection, it is so ordered. f in communities throughout the United States, as additional research is conducted f NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY to develop and test effective interventions SUPPORTING THE WORK OF WEEK that will help teenagers become safe drivers: FIREFIGHTERS Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- imous consent that the Commerce resentatives concurring), That Congress— imous consent that the Senate proceed Committee be discharged from further (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- to the consideration of S. Res. 345. consideration of S. Con. Res. 36, and tional Teen Driver Safety Week; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the Senate then proceed to its imme- (2) encourages the people of the United clerk will report the resolution by diate consideration. States to observe the week with appropriate title. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without activities that promote the practice of safe The legislative clerk read as follows: objection, it is so ordered. driving among the Nation’s licensed teenage drivers. A resolution (S. Res. 345) supporting the The clerk will report the concurrent work of firefighters to educate and protect resolution by title. f the Nation’s communities, and the goals and The legislative clerk read as follows: DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 7–13, A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 36) 2007, as designated by the National Fire Pro- AND JUSTICE, AND SCIENCE, supporting the goals and ideals of National AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- tection Association. Teen Driver Safety Week. PRIATIONS ACT, 2008—Continued There being no objection, the Senate There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. proceeded to consider the concurrent Mr. REID. Mr. President, we have on Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- resolution. this bill that is now before the Sen- imous consent that the resolution be Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- ate—the Commerce-Justice appropria- agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, imous consent that the concurrent res- tions bill—about eight amendments and the motions to reconsider be laid olution be agreed to, the preamble be that Democrats have pending or wish upon the table. agreed to, the motions to reconsider be to offer, and we have 26 Republican The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without laid upon the table, and that any state- amendments. Everyone should under- objection, it is so ordered. ments be printed in the RECORD. stand we are going to finish this bill The resolution (S. Res. 345) was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tomorrow. It does not matter what agreed to. events are going on around town, we The preamble was agreed to. objection, it is so ordered. are going to work and finish this bill. If The resolution, with its preamble, The concurrent resolution (S. Con. reads as follows: Res. 36) was agreed to. it takes until 8 o’clock tomorrow The preamble was agreed to. night, fine; there will be no windows. S. RES. 345 The concurrent resolution, with its We are going to work right through Whereas firefighters have maintained their preamble, reads as follows: this. If people try to hold this up, we dedication to the health and safety of the Whereas motor vehicle crashes are the will have a bunch of votes. We will American public since the first American leading cause of death for adolescents and fire departments were organized in the colo- have the Sergeant at Arms instructed. young adults in the United States, and many We are going to move through this. nial era; of these deaths are preventable; Whereas today’s firefighters provide a mul- Whereas almost 7,500 drivers between the I am told we want to finish appro- titude of services, including emergency med- ages of 15 and 20 years were involved in fatal priations bills. This is our second week ical services, special rescue response, haz- crashes in 2005 throughout the United States; on this bill. We are going to finish this ardous material and terrorism response, and Whereas the fatality rate in the United bill tomorrow or sometime early public safety education; States for drivers between the ages of 16 and Whereas more than 1,130,000 firefighters Wednesday morning. We are going to 19 years, based on miles driven, is 4 times the protect the United States through their he- continue working on this until it is fatality rate for drivers between the ages of roic service; completed or until we find there is 25 and 69 years; Whereas the Nation’s fire departments re- such intransigence by the Republicans Whereas the majority of teen driver crash- spond to emergency calls nearly once per es in the United States are due to driver that they do not want us to finish this second and dispatch to fire emergencies bill. I hope that is not the case. every 20 seconds; error and speeding, and 15 percent of the crashes are due to drunk driving; We have had on our appropriations Whereas approximately 1,600,000 fires are bills some decent cooperation from the reported annually; Whereas roughly two-thirds of the teen- Whereas firefighters respond with courage agers killed in motor vehicle accidents in Republicans, for which I am appre- to all disasters, whether they be acts of ter- the United States each year do not use seat- ciative, but we have other bills we have rorism, natural disasters, or other emer- belts; to do. If we finish this legislation, we gencies; Whereas approximately 63 percent of teen will still have seven appropriations Whereas 343 firefighters sacrificed their passenger deaths in the United States occur bills to do. lives responding heroically to the events of while other teenagers are driving; Whereas it is necessary to explore effective I am aware we have had to file clo- September 11, 2001; ture 49 different times this year to de- Whereas firefighters from across the Na- ways to reduce the crash risk for young driv- tion responded with remarkable selflessness ers by focusing research and outreach efforts feat Republican filibusters or to turn throughout the areas affected by Hurricane on areas of teen driving that show the most them around, and if it is necessary to Katrina; promise for improving safety; file the 50th, we will do that. I think Whereas 89 firefighters lost their lives in Whereas the National Teen Driver Survey, that would be a shame to have to do 2006, and over 80,000 were injured in the line developed with input from teenagers and ad- that. of duty; ministered by The Children’s Hospital of We have a finite number of amend- Whereas we have honored firefighters for Philadelphia, demonstrates a national need to increase overall awareness about the safe ments now, and we need to try to work educating the American public since Presi- through them. What we could do, of dent Harding declared the first Fire Preven- use of electronic handheld devices, the risk tion Week in 1922; of nighttime and fatigued driving, the impor- course, here—there are more Demo- Whereas the National Fire Protection As- tance of consistent seatbelt use, and the crats than Republicans—we could move sociation has designated the week of October practice of gradually increasing driver privi- to table all the Republican amend- 7–13, 2007 as Fire Prevention Week; and leges over time as a young driver gains more ments. It would take a lot of time to do Whereas educating Americans on methods experience under supervised conditions; that. I hope we do not have to do that. of fire prevention and escape planning con- Whereas in 2005, 1,553 crash fatalities in- I hope we can work through these volving a teen driver occurred in the fall, tinues to be a priority for all firefighters: amendments and some of them will be Now, therefore, be it when teenagers are in the first months of the Resolved, That the Senate— school year and faced with many decisions accepted and some will be voted upon. (1) supports the work of firefighters to edu- involving driving, including whether to drive I want to be as reasonable as pos- cate and protect the Nation’s communities; with peer passengers and other distractions; sible, but I have the Nation’s business and and to be concerned about. We have to

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I was hopeful that duced by $20,000,000. cording to one report in the Indian with the 2:30 deadline we would come Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, this ap- Country Today newspaper, Native back with a reasonable number of propriations bill, as all appropriations American women are 7 times more amendments, but that is not, in fact, bills, comes down to a matter of prior- likely to be victims of domestic vio- the case. ities. We have a limited amount of re- lence than all other women are, and We have on the Republican side a sources and we have to figure out more than 60 percent of Indian women number of Senators who are offering where to put those limited resources to will be victims of violent assault dur- multiple amendments. I know they are the most effective use for the tax- ing their lifetimes. According to the important, and I understand that, but I payers. same report, nearly one-third of all Na- hope that we can, as I have said, work My amendment is very simple. It tive American women will be raped. our way through these. We will one takes $20 million from an authorized This is unacceptable. way or the other work through these, program that has problems with waste- The FBI estimates that 40 to 50 per- because I do not want and do not in- ful spending and it spends that $20 mil- cent of Indian country violent crime is tend to file cloture. I intend to work lion instead to give Federal prosecu- now methamphetamine related. In fact, until we finish this bill. tors badly needed additional funding to we know that meth traffickers and I don’t know how I can be more clear fight violent crime in Indian country. dealers target Indian country jurisdic- than that. We have to move after this Violent crime has become a serious tions because they believe they will to another appropriations bill, one that problem on reservations in South Da- not be prosecuted, even if they are ap- is extremely important, the Labor-HHS kota and elsewhere, and I am deter- prehended. According to Chris Chaney, bill, an extremely important piece of mined to put an end to it. If our tribal the BIA Deputy Director of the Office legislation involving so many different communities are to have a chance to be of Justice Services, meth distribution and important issues, as the Presiding prosperous, they must first have strong on tribal lands often occurs due to the Officer, for example, is well aware. public safety. belief that it is easier to get away with It is my understanding the distin- A few weeks ago I cosponsored an such a crime in Indian country. That is guished junior Senator from South Da- amendment with Senator DORGAN to why we must dramatically ramp up kota wishes to call up an amendment provide more law enforcement presence prosecutions of violent crime, of meth- before I do the closing matters, and I in Indian country. I strongly support related violent crime in Indian coun- am happy to wait. I ask now to return this effort. The other part of the equa- try. tion, though, is to ensure that those to legislative business. I offer my amendment today to help The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without who have been arrested for violent provide more resources to U.S. attor- objection, it is so ordered. crimes are prosecuted to the fullest ex- neys in Indian country to prosecute Mr. REID. What is the matter before tent of the law. Because the Federal more crimes referred to them. Specifi- the Senate now, Mr. President? Government has a trust responsibility cally, my amendment would provide an The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to the tribes, the task for prosecuting additional $20 million to U.S. attorneys Vitter amendment is the pending ques- violent crimes in Indian country lies that can only be spent to prosecute tion. with our U.S. attorneys. However, our crimes under the Major Crimes Act of AMENDMENT NO. 3317 U.S. attorneys often cannot prosecute 1885 and the Indian country Crimes Act crimes because of a lack of resources. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask of 1834. The amount will be paid for by An article published last June in the unanimous consent that the pending subtracting $20 million from the Wall Street Journal by Gary Fields amendment be set aside. amount appropriated under this bill to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without about crime in Indian country pointed the Legal Services Corporation. objection, it is so ordered. out that Federal prosecutors often do Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I thank not intervene in cases involving serious This bill provides $390 million to the the majority leader for yielding to give crimes due to the long distances in- Legal Services Corporation, a program me an opportunity to offer this amend- volved, lack of resources, and the cost that has not been reauthorized since ment. I call up amendment No. 3317 and of hauling witnesses and defendants to 1980. This is a 12-percent increase over ask unanimous consent that it be made Federal court. The same article goes on the amount appropriated to the LSC in pending. to say that in the past two decades, fiscal year 2007, and a 30-percent in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The only 30 percent of tribal land crimes re- crease above the administration’s rec- clerk will report. ferred to U.S. attorneys were pros- ommendation. This substantial in- The legislative clerk read as follows: ecuted, according to Justice Depart- crease comes at a time when the Legal The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. ment data compiled by Syracuse Uni- Services Corporation has faced serious THUNE] proposes an amendment numbered versity. That compares with 56 percent questions about its management and 3317. for all other cases. I ask unanimous expenditure of taxpayer dollars. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask consent that the June 12, 2007 Wall In August, the GAO published a re- unanimous consent that the reading of Street Journal article headlined ‘‘Tat- port entitled ‘‘Legal Services Corpora- the amendment be dispensed with. tered Justice on U.S. Indian Reserva- tion: Governance and Accountability The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tions, Criminals Slip Through Gaps’’ be Practices Need to be Modernized and objection, it is so ordered. printed in the RECORD at the conclu- Strengthened.’’ In the report, the GAO The amendment is as follows: sion of my remarks. noted that a dozen officers and employ- (Purpose: To provide, in a fiscally respon- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ees of the Legal Services Corporation sible manner, additional funding for United objection, it is so ordered. had received compensation in excess of States attorneys to prosecute violent (See exhibit 1.) the statutory compensation limitation. crimes in Indian country) Mr. THUNE. I hasten to add that the According to the GAO, an outside legal On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert U.S. attorney in South Dakota is doing counsel issued an opinion last May con- the following: a fantastic job prosecuting violent cluding that the Legal Services Cor- SEC. 217. (a) Notwithstanding any other crime and white-collar crime on South poration had not complied with the provision of this Act, the amount appro- Dakota’s Indian reservations. However, statutory limitation on the rate of priated under the heading ‘‘UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS SALARIES AND EXPENSES’’ under I am certain he can put more funding compensation. The GAO agreed with the heading ‘‘LEGAL ACTIVITIES’’ under this to good use in his office, as could every that conclusion and went on to state title is increased by $20,000,000, which shall U.S. attorney prosecuting violent that without a properly designed and be used for the prosecution of crimes de- crime in Indian country. implemented process for overseeing

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Local prosecutors say mem- plying with related laws and regula- across Indian reservations in South Da- bers of Indian communities have such low tions and engaging in imprudent man- expectations about securing a prosecution kota, and to do it in a way that is con- that they often don’t bother filing a report. agement practices. sistent, I believe, with what the prior- ‘‘Where else do you ask: How bad is the The GAO also noted in the report ities in this underlying bill ought to crime, what color are the victims and what that: be, by paying for it with a $20 million color are the defendants?’’ asks Mr. In recent years, LSC management has en- increase, actually, that is going to be Kilbourne, who has prosecuted cases on gaged in practices that may have been pre- allocated this year to the Legal Serv- Cherokee lands since 2001. ‘‘We would not vented through effective implementation of ices Corporation. In my judgment, in allow this anywhere else except Indian coun- strong ethics policies. try.’’ my view, that makes sense. It is an These practices are reported by the The lack of prosecutorial discretion is one issue that needs to be addressed, and of many ways in which Indian justice has LSC’s inspector general. The inspector my amendment would take us down been split off from mainstream American general found that food costs at meet- that road, coupled with the agreement due process. For example, some defendants ings exceeded per diem allotments by that was earlier reached on the Dorgan appearing before Indian courts lack legal 200 percent and that LSC used funds to amendment, to provide more of a law counsel, because federal law doesn’t require pay travel expenses for its president for tribes to provide them with a public de- enforcement presence on Indian res- fender. Although some tribes have them, business related to her positions with ervations. So I hope we can accomplish outside organizations. The inspector others can’t afford to offer their members both of those objectives through the legal assistance. It’s not unusual for defend- general also found that LSC hired act- appropriations process this year, and it ants to represent themselves. ing special counsels from grant recipi- starts right here with adopting this The Indian Civil Rights Act, passed by ent organizations, causing potential Congress in 1968, limited to six months the amendment. sentences tribes could hand down on any conflicts of interest, and could not I urge my colleagues to do that. I complete an investigation into this charge. At the time, tribal courts were see- again thank the distinguished majority practice because of the failure to pro- ing only minor infractions. Congress in- leader for his patience in yielding me creased the maximum prison sentence to vide documentation required by Fed- time to speak to this amendment. one-year in 1986, wrongly assuming that the eral law and LSC grant agreements. Mr. President, I yield back the re- Indian courts would continue to handle only The GAO concluded that: mainder of my time. misdemeanor-level crimes. Tribal offenses, Without the presence of a strong ethics meanwhile, escalated in both number and se- committee providing effective oversight in EXHIBIT 1 verity, with rape, murder and kidnapping the development, implementation, updating, [From the Wall Street Journal, June 12, 2007] among the cases. and training for the code of ethics, the LSC ON U.S. INDIAN RESERVATIONS, CRIMINALS The Supreme Court weighed in on another is at increased risk of fraud or other ethical SLIP THROUGH GAPS level, with its 1978 Oliphant decision ruling misconduct. (By Gary Fields) that tribes couldn’t try non-Indian defend- I ask unanimous consent that the ex- ants in tribal courts—even if they had com- CHEROKEE, N.C.—Jon Nathaniel Crowe, an mitted a crime against a tribe member on ecutive summary of the LSC Office of American Indian, had a long-documented the tribe’s land. In its ruling, the court held Inspector General ‘‘Report on Certain history of fighting with police officers and that it was assumed from the earliest trea- Fiscal Practices at the Legal Services assaulting women. But the tribal court for ties that the tribes did not have jurisdiction Corporation,’’ dated September 25, 2006 the Eastern Band of the Cherokee, under over non-Indians. whose jurisdiction he lives, couldn’t sentence be printed in the RECORD at the end of ‘‘If you go to Canada and rob someone, you him to more than one year for any charge. my remarks. Also, I commend to my will be tried by Canadian authorities. That’s Not when he left telephone messages threat- sovereignty,’’ says University of Michigan colleagues a GAO report entitled ening to kill an ex-girlfriend, not when he law professor and tribal criminal-justice ex- ‘‘Legal Services Corporation Govern- poured kerosene into his wife’s mouth, not pert Gavin Clarkson. ‘‘My position is that ance and Accountability Practices when he hit her with an ax handle. tribes should have criminal jurisdiction over Need to be Modernized and Strength- ‘‘We put him away twice for a year, that’s anybody who commits a crime in their terri- ened,’’ dated August of 2007. all we could do,’’ says James Kilbourne, tory. The Supreme Court screwed it all up The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without prosecutor for the tribe. ‘‘Then he got out and Congress has never fixed it.’’ objection, it is so ordered. and committed the same crime again.’’ Jeff Davis, an assistant U.S. Attorney in Indian tribes are officially sovereign na- Michigan who handles tribal-land cases, ac- (See exhibit 2). knowledges that his hands are often tied. Mr. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I do not tions within the U.S., responsible for run- ning services such as schools and courts. But Davis is also a member of North Dakota’s believe an organization that has re- a tangle of federal laws and judicial prece- Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. ‘‘I’ve ceived such stinging criticism from the dents has undermined much of their legal au- been in the U.S. Attorney’s office for 12 GAO about management practices and thority. As a result, seeking justice on In- years, and both presidents I have served its handling of taxpayer dollars should dian reservations is an uneven affair. under have made violent crime in Indian be receiving such a substantial in- Tribes operate their own court systems, country a priority. But because of the juris- crease in funding that is reflected in with their own judges and prosecutors. dictional issue and questions over who has Sharply limited in their sentencing powers, authority and who gets to prosecute, it is a the underlying bill. My amendment difficult situation.’’ simply reduces a $40 million increase they are permitted to mete out maximum jail time of only 12 months for any crime, no Often cases don’t rise to the level of felony Federal crimes unless the victim has suf- to a $20 million increase for the Legal matter how severe. The law also forbids trib- fered a severe injury. Federal prosecutors Services Corporation for fiscal year al courts to prosecute non-Indians, even have limited resources and focus almost ex- 2008. That is, the Legal Services Cor- those living on tribal land. clusively on the most serious cases. Federal prosecutors can intervene in seri- poration would still receive an increase Compounding that is the fact that domestic- ous cases, but often don’t, citing the long under my amendment, just not nearly abuse cases are difficult to prove, especially distances involved, lack of resources and the as substantial as originally reflected in if the lone witness recants. the underlying bill. cost of hauling witnesses and defendants to ‘‘It requires stitches, almost a dead body,’’ As I said earlier, we must begin to federal court. In the past two decades, only says Mr. Davis. ‘‘It is a high standard to 30% of tribal-land crimes referred to U.S. at- meet.’’ choose priorities. Should we provide torneys were prosecuted, according to Jus- more badly needed funding to fight vio- For some non-Indians, tribal lands are vir- tice Department data compiled by Syracuse tual havens. Chane Coomes, a 43-year-old lent crime in Indian country or should University. That compares with 56% for all white man, grew up on the Pine Ridge Res- we reward an organization that is en- other cases. The result: Many criminals go ervation in South Dakota—home to the Og- gaged in wasteful spending of taxpayer unpunished, or minimally so. And their vic- lala Lakota, near the site of the infamous dollars by providing a massive increase tims remain largely invisible to the court 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee. Marked by a over the President’s recommendation system. small obelisk, the mass grave is a symbol of of $300 million, and a massive increase The justice gap is particularly acute in do- unpunished violence, literally buried in the mestic-violence cases. American Indians an- soil of the tribe. The 2000 census documented even compared to the amount of fund- nually experience seven sexual assaults per Shannon County, which encompasses the re- ing it received in the last fiscal year of 1,000 residents, compared with three per 1,000 mote and desolate reservation, as the sec- $348 million? among African-Americans and two per 1,000 ond-poorest county in the U.S., with an an- I urge the Senate to join me in vot- among whites, says the Justice Department. nual per-capita income of $6,286 at the time. ing for more funding to help reduce The acts are often committed by non-Indians Only Buffalo County, SD, was poorer.

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About half of the tribe’s gambling home and beat his now-estranged wife— amounts of methamphetamine for years. spoils go to pay for infrastructure and gov- again. Tribal police also thought he might be traf- ernment services. After seven years, his crimes finally trig- ficking in stolen goods. Its court, which is housed in a prefab- gered federal involvement, although almost In 1998, Mr. Coomes assaulted a tribal ricated building, looks like any other in the by accident. Federal prosecutors from elder, Woodrow Respects Nothing, a 74-year- U.S., except the judges wear bright, red around the country met at Cherokee earlier old decorated World War II and Korean War robes. The offices, while cramped, are mod- this year to discuss crime on tribal land. One veteran. Because it couldn’t prosecute, the ern and computerized, and are a little over federal official mentioned to Mr. Kilbourne, tribe ordered Mr. Coomes off its land. But at- one hour’s drive from the federal prosecu- the tribal prosecutor, a new statute that al- tempts to remove him were unenforceable. tor’s office in Asheville. Tribal authorities lows federal intervention where defendants ‘‘All I could do was to escort him off the meet regularly with federal prosecutors for have at least two domestic-violence convic- reservation,’’ says tribal police officer training. The tribe’s top jurist is a former tions, regardless of the crime’s seriousness. Eugenio White Hawk, who did that several federal prosecutor who has regular contact Mr. Kilbourne, who was preparing for a times, the last when he spotted the banned with his successors. new trial against Mr. Crowe the following man hauling horses in a trailer. ‘‘He kept Yet even here, the justice system works er- week, quickly turned the case over. Mr. coming back. After a while I just left him ratically. In 2005, tribal police received a tip Crowe pleaded guilty to assault last Friday alone and let it go. It was just a waste of that James Hornbuckle, 46, an Oklahoma and is awaiting sentencing. time.’’ Cherokee who had moved to the reservation, Mr. Coomes remained in his Shannon was dealing marijuana. Officers built a case EXHIBIT 2 County home until 2006 when he was accused for weeks. They raided the business and then [From the Office of Inspector General, Sept. of beating his estranged wife in nearby Ne- Mr. Hornbuckle’s home, where they found 10 25, 2006] braska and threatening to kill her, according kilograms of marijuana, packaged in small REPORT ON CERTAIN FISCAL PRACTICES AT THE to Dawes County District Attorney Vance bricks. By tribe standards, it was a big haul, LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION Haug. The crime was committed off the res- and authorities approached the U.S. Attor- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ervation, and the subsequent investigation ney’s office. gave state authorities official jurisdiction. Gretchen Shappert, U.S. Attorney for the In response to a Congressional request, the After raiding his home, they found stolen Western District of North Carolina, says fed- Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated a equipment as well as 30 grams of meth- eral sentencing guidelines for marijuana are review of allegations concerning fiscal prac- amphetamine and $13,000 hidden in the bath- so lenient, that ‘‘we’d need 50 kilograms in a tices, conflicts of interest, and general mis- room, along with syringes. typical federal case’’ to pursue it. The feds management at the Legal Services Corpora- Mr. Coomes is now in the Fall River Coun- rejected the case. tion (LSC). This report presents our findings ty Jail charged with possession of stolen If the state court had jurisdiction to pros- with respect to certain LSC fiscal practices, property, grand theft and unauthorized pos- ecute the crime, Mr. Hornbuckle might have including allegations of fiscal abuse and session of a controlled substance. He also received a three-year term. Instead, he wasteful spending. Other matters identified faces separate charges, of assault and ‘‘ter- pleaded guilty to the marijuana charge and for review will be addressed in subsequent re- roristic threats’’ related to his wife, in was sentenced to one year in tribal court. ports. Dawes County, NE. If convicted on the latter Recently the tribal council voted to perma- With respect to many of the allegations, charges, he faces up to six years in prison, nently ban him from the reservation, with our review found spending practices that Mr. Haug said. Mr. Coomes’s attorney de- backing from the feds. Messages left for Mr. may appear excessive and inappropriate to clined to comment. Hornbuckle’s attorney weren’t returned. LSC’s status as a federally-funded non-profit The jurisdictional quagmire also has impli- Mr. Crowe’s name is all too familiar on the corporation, particularly in light of its mis- cations for Indian members on the other side reservation. Tribal Police Chief Benjamin sion in distributing taxpayer dollars to fund of the tribal border. Gene New Holy, an am- Reed has known him since he was a juvenile. legal services for the poor. We also found a bulance driver on Pine Ridge, had been ar- ‘‘What I remember is his domestic-violence number of transactions which did not follow rested by the tribe more than a dozen times incidents. He just wouldn’t stop,’’ Mr. Reed LSC’s own policies and a number which for various drunk-driving offenses, for which says. would be impermissible under the rules gov- he received only two convictions totaling Crystal Hicks, who dated Mr. Crowe before erning federal agency spending. While gen- about a month in a tribal jail. In state court, his marriage, says the tribal member was erally those rules are not directly applicable four convictions would have led to a max- verbally abusive. She says she left him after to LSC, they provide a familiar reference imum sentence of five years. she had a miscarriage, when he berated her point for Congressional overseers and the Lance Russell, the state prosecutor for for not giving him a ride to a motorcycle public. Our principal findings and rec- Shannon County and neighboring Fall River gathering. ‘‘He said I was using the mis- ommendations are summarized below: County, had never heard of Mr. New Holy carriage as an excuse,’’ says Ms. Hicks, 27 We found the cost of food at Board of Di- until Feb. 11, 2001, when Mr. New Holy got years old. rectors meetings appeared excessive in some drunk at a Fall River County bar. According After that, in several telephone messages instances and should be reduced. In nine of to court documents, he nearly hit one car on saved by Ms. Hicks and her family, Mr. the eleven Board meetings that we were able a main highway, forced two others into a Crowe threatened to kill them and bury Ms. to examine, we found that the total cost of ditch and sideswiped a third that had pulled Hicks in her backyard. He was jailed by the food was equivalent to more than 200 percent off the road as Mr. New Holy approached it tribe and ordered to stay away from the of the applicable per diem food allowance. in the wrong lane. Hicks family. We found lunch costs at the January 2006 The last car he hit contained three tribe ‘‘One year,’’ says Ms. Hicks. ‘‘He even told Board meeting to be more than $70 per per- members—cousins Bart Mardinian, Anthony me he was fine in jail. He got fed three times son, afternoon snack breaks costing as much Mousseau and Russell Merrival—all of whom a day, had a place to sleep and he wasn’t as $27 per person, and a total hotel food cost died. The accident was less than a mile off going to be there long.’’ (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) of $8,726 for the reservation, enough to give Mr. Russell After he married, the violence escalated, the entire two-day meeting. We also found and the state jurisdiction in the case. Mr. says Police Chief Reed. During one incident the contracting process for Board meetings New Holy is serving 45 years in state prison he drove to the home Mr. Crowe shared with was not in compliance with LSC’s own poli- for three counts of vehicular homicide— his wife, Vicki. ‘‘He had threatened her, and cies. LSC did not generally follow its com- much longer than the 12 months per count he dug a grave, and said no one would ever find petitive contracting practices in selecting a would have served under tribal law. His at- her. We believed him,’’ Mr. Reed said. ‘‘Just hotel venue for Board meetings or properly torney didn’t return a call seeking comment. look at some of the stuff he’d done. That girl document the selection process or the jus- ‘‘The holes in the system are more prac- was constantly coming down here, her face tification for the selection. Finally, we found tical than legal, and the victims of crime pay swollen up.’’ At one point, he choked his LSC could save thousands of dollars by hold- the price,’’ says Larry Long III, the South wife, poured kerosene into her mouth and ing its local, Washington, D.C., board meet- Dakota attorney general. ‘‘The crooks and threatened to light it, police reports say. Mr. ings at its headquarters rather than at a the knotheads win.’’ Crowe’s attorney didn’t return calls seeking hotel. The Eastern Band of Cherokee, located in comment. We found that the LSC Chairman’s author- the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, is None of these acts led to more than one ization to allow the LSC president to travel one of the most efficiently run tribes in the year in jail, a sentence he has been given to or from any of her homes in connection country. Its ancestors hid in these moun- twice since 2001. His criminal file at the trib- with official travel was contrary to the tains while Cherokee east of the Mississippi al court building fills a dozen manila folders. terms of the General Services Administra- River were forcibly moved to present-day There are reports of trespassing and assault tion (GSA) travel contract and LSC’s obliga- Oklahoma, a migration known as the ‘‘Trail convictions, telephone harassment, threats tions as a mandatory user thereunder. We

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Undertake a comprehensive review to it has] strict policies in place to ensure LSC Further, we question the use of LSC funds to bring LSC’s spending policies and practices, funds are spent wisely and appropriately.’’ pay expenses associated with the LSC presi- particularly in the areas of travel, meals, dent’s continued service in various capac- meetings, and entertainment, in line with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- ities with outside organizations with which those applicable to Federal agencies, and re- jority leader is recognized. she was involved prior to her selection as quire that the board review and approve any Mr. REID. Mr. President, before my LSC president. deviation from Federal practice. We found that LSC officials traveled first Review the overall cost of LSC board meet- friend leaves the floor, one of the areas or business class in three instances. In one ings to determine whether there are ways to we need to get to—and I want to do it instance in 2005, the LSC Chairman traveled reduce costs. Also, require that LSC’s com- before we leave on November 16—is In- first class round trip from Atlanta, Georgia, petitive requirements are followed in con- dian health, which is something that is to Washington, D.C. The first class ticket tracting for board meeting locations. long overdue. If we talk about people was less than a government ticket on the Provide training and education for LSC who need health care, everybody would same flights. In a second instance in 2005, the staff to ensure that all LSC policies are fol- stand in line as second in need to the LSC president traveled one-way first class to lowed, particularly in the areas of con- an international legal aid conference in Ire- tracting and the Federal Travel Regulation Indians around this country. We have a land at an additional cost to LSC. Instead of related to the GSA City Pair Contract. bill, and the Finance Committee is in using the government fare initially booked, Review LSC employment policies and prac- the process of getting money to get it the president was ticketed full fare coach, tices to determine if there are opportunities done. It is not everything we need, but allowing her to secure an immediate first to reduce its potential liability, and review it is starting something that is long class upgrade as a frequent flyer member, its settlement policies and practices to de- overdue. which would not be available immediately termine whether costs can be reduced and with a government ticket. Finally, an LSC whether they are in the best interest of the I say to my friend, who has the most vice president traveled business class round corporation and appropriate expenditures of needy reservation—Pine Ridge—in the trip to Melbourne, Australia, to attend the public funds. country that we need to have the time 2001 International Legal Aid Conference. As LSC Response: The LSC Board and man- to get rid of some of these appropria- the trip was well in excess of 14 hours, it ap- agement responded positively to a draft copy tions bills so we can do something pears that business class would have been of this report. They have agreed to imple- about Indian health. I have made a ment substantially all of the report’s rec- authorized for this trip under the Federal commitment that we are going to do Travel Regulation. ommendations. In some cases, they have al- We estimate that LSC spent over $100,000 ready taken steps to do so, as noted in the that some way before we leave this leg- on coffee, holiday parties and picnics, work- specific recommendations within the report. islative year. We have to do that piece ing lunches, and business entertainment, BACKGROUND of legislation. I know my friend from going back as far as August 2000. These ex- LSC is a private, non-profit corporation es- South Dakota understands the need in penditures did not violate LSC policy. While tablished by Congress in 1974 to help provide Indian Country for health care. As I LSC is generally not subject to Federal equal access to the system of justice in our said, it is great that we want to take spending practices, these expenditures would nation to those who otherwise would be un- care of the children’s health initiative, be impermissible under those practices and able to afford adequate legal counsel by we question whether many of them were rea- which is important because we have 50 making financial support available to pro- sonable and necessary, and whether they million people with no health insur- vide high quality civil legal assistance. In es- were appropriate for LSC. ance. All those problems are really in tablishing LSC, Congress explicitly recog- We found LSC has spent over $1 million in the shadows of how badly it is needed nized ‘‘providing legal assistance to those the past 10 years in settlement agreements who face an economic barrier to adequate in Indian Country. with departing employees. We concluded that some of the allegations legal counsel will serve best the ends of jus- Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, today I were unfounded, or could not be substan- tice, assist in improving opportunities for filed an amendment with Senator low-income persons,’’ and that the avail- tiated. Specifically: GRAHAM as a cosponsor which may pro- ability of legal assistance ‘‘has reaffirmed We found no evidence of excessive or undis- vide up to $2 million, within the De- closed bonuses or of other confidential or in- faith in our government of laws.’’ LSC has said, ‘‘The goal of providing equal access to partment of Justice Office of Justice direct payments by LSC to the LSC presi- Programs account, for the Sex Offender dent. We found no evidence of any ‘‘secret justice for those who cannot afford to pay an deal’’ between the LSC president and the attorney remains the reason for LSC’s exist- Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, LSC Board of Directors. ence and the benchmark for its efforts.’’ Registering and Tracking, SMART, Of- We did find, however, that the LSC presi- LSC’s statutory mission is to provide ‘‘fi- fice. The funding will be used to help dent has been receiving a ‘‘Locality Pay’’ nancial support for legal assistance in non- hire additional staff and cover expenses supplement at a rate that is 1 percent of sal- criminal proceedings or matters to persons for the office. The SMART Office was ary greater than that received by any other financially unable to afford legal assist- ance.’’ Pursuant to its mission, LSC funds created by the Adam Walsh Act to help LSC employee, all of whom work in Wash- States change their sex offender reg- ington, D.C. (The Inspector General also re- 138 non-profit legal aid organizations across ceived locality pay with a 1 percent differen- the United States and its territories to ad- istry statutes to come into compliance tial for the first four months of his employ- dress the most basic and critical civil legal with the law. Currently, the SMART ment. This ended December 2004.) We ques- needs of the poor. Controlling statutes re- office is only funded through various tioned the propriety of such a payment. Lo- quire that LSC choose grantees to provide discretionary accounts, so it is critical cality pay rates by their nature are geo- such legal assistance to the poor through a that we ensure they have enough staff graphically based; under the Federal system process of competitive bidding, and also re- and resources to help enforce this im- quire LSC to ensure grantee compliance with there would be no variation for an individual portant law to protect our commu- payee within a given area. applicable laws and implementing regula- We did not find unreasonable LSC’s jus- tions and guidelines, and to ensure the main- nities. tification for holding a board meeting in tenance of high quality service. LSC is re- Mr. President, today I filed an Puerto Rico. LSC stated that it was appro- quired to ensure that grant dollars are pro- amendment with Senator KENNEDY as a priate to visit the largest LSC grantee and vided so as to make the most economical and cosponsor which would authorize the effective use of its taxpayer-provided re- meet with various judicial officials and Director of the Federal Prison System members of the bar who are involved in pro- sources in the delivery of legal assistance to moting the delivery of legal services to low- eligible persons. to carry out a pilot program to assist income individuals in Puerto Rico. LSC is wholly funded through taxpayer the children of female prisoners. The We did not find widespread first-class trav- dollars; its 2006 annual appropriation was pilot program can be developed at any el and found only one instance of question- $326.6 million, including $12.7 million to sup- Federal correctional facility that able first-class travel. port LSC headquarters operations (not in- houses women in the United States. We did not find LSC spending practices cluding the OIG). Given its mission as the Specifically, the amendment gives the violated any laws. However, we did find that principal provider of federal funds for legal Director of the Federal prison system LSC is not adhering to its contractual obli- assistance to the poor and its status as a gations under the GSA City Pair Contract, quasi-federal agency, it is reasonable to ex- discretion to make expenditures to in- as well as instances where it is not following pect that LSC management should conform stitute a pilot program for nonviolent its own controls and procedures regarding to the highest standards with respect to fis- female offenders and their children up spending, contracting, and travel. cal responsibility and accountability. In- to age 36 months to allow the children

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House is a community based their first-class work on the Fiscal organization that provides counseling, Year 2008 Commerce, Justice, Science, MORNING BUSINESS advocacy, and intervention for victims and Related Agencies Appropriations Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- of domestic abuse. In addition, bill. They have written legislation that imous consent that the Senate proceed S.A.F.E. House collaborates with orga- strengthens communities against to a period of morning business, with nizations across Nevada to search for crime and terrorism, provides impor- Senators permitted to speak therein ways to end domestic violence. For ex- tant research dollars for science and for up to 10 minutes each. ample, on October 25, S.A.F.E. House technology, and protects jobs here in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and the state chapter of National Orga- the United States against unlawful objection, it is so ordered. nization for Women will team up to trade practices. f bring awareness to domestic violence. I Unfortunately, we know from Fed- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH am pleased to commend S.A.F.E. House eral crime statistics that violent crime for motivating hundreds of Nevadans is on the rise in the United States. To Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to take action in their community. combat this increase, we must make a in recognition of Domestic Violence It is also important to recognize commitment to boost Federal support Month. During the month of October, I thousands of other organizations in Ne- for State and local law enforcement. urge my fellow colleagues and Ameri- vada and our Nation that have com- This bill contains $2.66 billion for com- cans to join me in committing to end mitted time, labor, and financial re- munity police departments, $26 million violence in our homes. It is my hope sources to help victims of domestic to hire an additional 100 FBI agents to that we can stand together this month abuse. Please join me in commending fight violent crime, and $5 million for and show abusers that we will not tol- the dedicated efforts of those individ- the FBI to create a task force on gang erate their actions. uals who work each day to stop aggres- violence. Since the terrorist attacks on We must never forget that domestic sion in our homes. With their example September 11, we have asked our local violence is a wide spread ailment with in mind, I hope that Congress can re- law enforcement officials to assume devastating implications. Domestic vi- flect and take action during this im- yet another role in protecting citizens, olence affects not only the victims of portant month. I urge all Americans to namely homeland security. I believe abuse, but their families and commu- participate in Domestic Violence that the Federal Government must nities as well. The consequences of do- Month activities and pledge to make step in and provide a share of the re- mestic abuse do not end with the vio- this issue their own. lence. Victims lucky enough to escape sources to community policing for f their efforts. their abusers are sometimes left with I also commend my colleagues for no home, no money, and no means to NATIONAL LATINO AIDS the impressive funding package they support themselves. And most unfortu- AWARENESS DAY have devised for science and tech- nately, children are often caught in Mr. REID. Mr. President, October 15 nology. This year, along with Senator middle of this tragedy. With as many is the fifth annual National Latino BOND, I helped lead the charge in the as three million women experiencing AIDS Awareness Day, NLAAD. I rise in Senate for an increase in the National abuse a year, it is clear we must do observance of this important day to in- Science Foundation’s budget. This bill more to prevent these crimes and help crease our understanding of the Latino includes over $6.5 billion for the NSF, those who are victims. community’s struggle with the HIV/ with a substantial $850 million for edu- That is why I would like to recognize AIDS epidemic. As we draw attention cational programs to develop the next several organizations that have done to the devastating impact of the HIV/ generation of leaders in science, tech- extraordinary work to protect the vic- AIDS crisis on the Nation’s Latino pop- nology, and math. The future of inno- tims of domestic violence in Nevada. ulation, let us recognize the resulting vation rests upon our ability to recruit For almost 20 years, the Shade Tree call to action as well. more talented students who want to has provided shelter to abused women, When America first observed the an- pursue careers in science and engineer- and their families. Now, Shade Tree nual National Latino AIDS Awareness ing. Looking at the challenges the has taken on another aspect of domes- Day in 2003, we took stock of the dis- United States faces in maintaining tic violence. On October 9, 2007, Shade maying statistics on HIV/AIDS among global economic leadership, a compara- Tree opened Noah’s Animal House, a Latinos. Even though they comprise 14 tively small investment now in the Na- shelter for the animals of battered percent of the U.S. population, they ac- tional Science Foundation will provide women. Shade Tree realized that ani- counted for 19 percent of the new HIV exponential benefits for years to come. mal abuse occurs in 85 percent of infections estimated to occur in the Finally, I commend the adoption of homes from which battered women ar- country each year. Over 71,000 Latinos Senator MIKULSKI and Senator SHEL- rive. Of those, 20 percent refuse to were thought to be living with AIDS, BY’s amendment to add $1 billion to leave their abusers without their pets. constituting one-fifth of all AIDS pa- NASA’s budget for this upcoming fiscal Shade Tree’s commitment to ending tients in America. Of those, teens and year. Along with several other Sen- domestic violence knows no bound- women were among the Latino popu- ators, I was a proud co-sponsor of this aries, and I know its impact on count- lation subgroups considered especially amendment, and I laud its adoption by less lives will continue. hard hit by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. unanimous consent. The additional The Safe Nest is another important These troubling disparities persist funding will enable NASA to revive its organization that has made tremen- today. Latinos continue to be over- basic science programs, such as its dous strides in ending domestic vio- represented among HIV/AIDS patients, earth science and aeronautics research lence in Nevada. Safe Nest recognizes the greater barriers they face in ac- initiatives. Global warming is a re- the importance of addressing all sides cessing care have not gone away, and ality, and NASA’s capabilities make it of domestic violence and helps with a too many remain in the dark about the uniquely positioned to provide the range of services from court advocacy importance of prevention. While ad- world’s scientific community with to crisis intervention. Safe Nest also vances in medical technology have im- vital data about changes in Earth’s at- serves Nevada by sheltering victims proved the outcome for HIV/AIDS pa- mosphere and the subsequent impact and educating the public. On October tients in general, these benefits are on climate. Furthermore, we must re- 19, Safe Nest will hold its annual Do- also not reaching Latinos on par with member that there are two ‘‘As’’ in mestic Violence Awareness Month the rest of the population. Underlying

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From her support for with special significance for me as the and cherished spending time with his the Rappahannock River Valley Na- senior Senator from Nevada, where 18 son, nieces, and nephews. tional Wildlife Refuge to her concern percent of the newly diagnosed are Sergeant Milledge was very dedicated with the preservation of Dragon Run or Latinos. to his country and the cause for which providing funding for oyster restora- We must be mindful of other statis- he was fighting. His mother explained tion, she always put the quality of Vir- tics that provide context. According to that he didn’t want to go back for a ginia’s environment above politics. the U.S. Census, individuals of Latino second tour because of his family but With sincere passion and concern, or Hispanic origin numbered over 44 did so because he knew it was his duty Representative Davis worked to im- million in 2005. They are also the fast- to his country. Carla Milledge said, prove our Nation’s armed services and est growing minority group in the Na- ‘‘You couldn’t have asked for a better the lives of the men and women who tion. In Nevada alone, the Hispanic father or husband. He loved his wife bravely answer the call to duty. She population has soared by 40 percent and son. He loved them with his whole provided strong representation for the from 2000 to 2005. being.’’ communities in and surrounding the All these factors highlight the need I know his loss will be felt very Naval Surface Warfare Center at Dahl- to reverse the course of the epidemic strongly, not least by his infant son. gren and the Marine Corps base at among Latinos, if we are to make head- But, as his wife Carla said, ‘‘He’ll know Quantico, ensuring that these facilities way against HIV/AIDS in America. his daddy was a hero and died for what continue to make important contribu- Fortunately, the disparities and chal- he believed in.’’ Sergeant Joseph B. tions to protecting the Nation and to lenges facing the Latino community Milledge is indeed a great American the economic foundations of their re- also point to the steps we can take. hero who will be remembered for his spective areas. Her initiative to in- From teaching health care providers to courage, his strength, and his love. He crease the life insurance benefit paid to deliver culturally competent care to gave the ultimate sacrifice for his fam- survivors of military members and her funding vital programs like the Ryan ily, friends, and country, and we are advocacy on behalf of the rights and White CARE Act, these steps are crit- forever grateful. benefits of Federal employees will con- ical to winning the fight against HIV/ f tinue to be appreciated in the years AIDS. ahead. TRIBUTE TO JO ANN DAVIS Educating and engaging the public I have always admired Representa- remains a cornerstone of our efforts. In Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, the tive Davis for her strong convictions southern Nevada, for example, non- First Congressional District of Virginia and the tenacity that she brought to profit organizations are partnering is, like all of Virginia, a unique treas- bear in acting on them. She fought a with public health officials to provide ure. Beginning not far from the Na- courageous struggle against cancer, HIV testing and information to the tion’s Capital, it stretches down Vir- and I will miss her insights and her public in observance of National Latino ginia’s eastern coast along the Chesa- friendship in our Virginia congres- AIDS Awareness Day. Similar events peake Bay, as far south as the cities of sional delegation. are expected to take place across the Newport News and Hampton. Today, I close with a personal note that we Nation. the First District is home to crucial both shared interests in equestrian ac- National Latino AIDS Awareness national defense resources, like the tivities. There is an old English saying Day is a time not just to spread the Marine Corps’ installation at Quantico that ‘‘the outside of the horse is good word about HIV/AIDS issues specific to and Langley Air Force Base. It is also for the inside of the man.’’ As an avid, the Latino community. It is also a day home to national historic landmarks accomplished rider, she often quipped of hope, an opportunity to reflect on like Jamestown, Yorktown, and Wil- with me that the saying applies equal- the milestones we have reached and to liamsburg, places that gave birth to ly to a woman. She loved the noble reaffirm the goals and ideals of this Virginia and that are forever tied to horse. day. So, in looking toward the future, the independence of our Nation and our I join with my colleagues from the let us all renew our commitment to Constitution. Commonwealth and from the entire ending the HIV/AIDS crisis—among On October 6, 2007, the people of Vir- U.S. Congress in expressing my deepest Latinos and all Americans everywhere. ginia’s First Congressional District sympathies to her husband, her two f lost one of its most respected and ad- sons, and her extended family. They mired leaders, a dedicated Member of will remain in our thoughts and pray- HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES Congress and loyal friend, Representa- ers during the difficult days ahead. SERGEANT JOSEPH B. MILLEDGE tive Jo Ann Davis. It is with deep sad- f Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, it is ness that I share my thoughts on the with great sadness that I must inform passing of my colleague. BAN ASBESTOS IN AMERICA ACT the Senate of the death of Sergeant Jo- Born in North Carolina, Jo Ann Davis Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, In the seph B. Milledge a Glenwood, IA, na- attended Hampton Roads Business Col- nearly 7 years that I have worked to tive who was killed in Iraq on October lege in Virginia, later obtaining her pass the Ban Asbestos in America Act, 5, 2007, during combat patrol in Bagh- real estate license and real estate bro- I have been aided by so many dedicated dad. Sergeant Milledge was part of the ker’s license over the next several and driven individuals without whom 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry years. In 1990, she started her own com- this day would not have been possible. Regiment, 1st Armored Division sta- pany, Jo Ann Davis Realty, and fol- I wish to take a minute to thank them tioned in Vilseck, Germany. My lowed this successful endeavor with a for all they have done. thoughts and prayers go out to his fam- run for public office in 1997. Serving as I would like to begin by thanking my ily and friends, especially his wife a delegate in the Virginia General As- entire personal staff who have taken on Amanda and their 1-year-old son Jo- sembly for 4 years, Jo Ann Davis be- this fight with me. Over 7 years many seph, Jr., as well as his parents, Carla came the first Republican woman to of them have come and gone, but I and Jack. serve Virginia in the U.S. Congress know they are all very proud today be- Joseph Milledge was born in Council after winning election in 2000. cause each and every one of them, in Bluffs, IA, and later moved to Glen- Representative Davis was a relentless their own unique way, has helped this wood with his family where he at- champion for the needs of the First effort along. tended high school. He enlisted in the District. It was my privilege to work In particular I would like to thank U.S. Army in August 2003, a year after with her on many matters, ranging Bill Kamela who, as the head of my he graduated. By all accounts, Joseph from national defense to the environ- HELP Subcommittee on Employment was a highly literate man who enjoyed ment, and in that regard she worked and Workplace Safety, has carried the reading books on religion and philos- hard to improve the health of the torch on this issue for so many years.

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Major Ward com- my family’s belief in me is what pushes member of my staff who had the vision manded his marines through these at- me to do what I do, and accomplish and passion to begin this effort. tacks and usually led the counter- what I have.’’ Maria is a remarkable I would like to thank Bill’s hard- attack against enemy forces. From woman herself, raising Vaughn and his working staff Crystal Bridgeman, Mike March through October, Charlie Com- sister, Shellie, through many years of Waske, and Janice Camp who lent their pany engaged the enemy over 130 hardship alone, yet, in Vaughn’s words, know-how and support to this effort at times, conducted nearly a thousand ‘‘never leaving us wanting for any- a critical juncture. foot and vehicle patrols, and carried thing.’’ I would like to thank Alex Glass and out over 100 raids against insurgent lo- Vaughn also points to mentors that my entire press office for their work in cations. have been there for him along the way spreading the word about the impor- Major Ward’s military honors are and helped him during his formative tance of this effort. And I would like to only the latest in a career marked by years—from a first-grade teacher who thank Pete Weissman who recently left excellence, leadership, and achieve- took the time to care to coaches in my office but whose words often helped ment. After graduating from Boise high school who acted as role models. drive home the urgency of this effort. I State University, he worked on Capitol At age 7, his stepfather, Andrew Ward, would also like to thank Mike Spahn Hill as a legislative aide for former a former Marine Corps officer, intro- who worked with me on the Senate Senator Dirk Kempthorne in 1993. He duced Vaughn to hunting and hiking in floor to guide this bill to passage joined the Marine Corps in 1995 and the Idaho mountains and taught him I also want to recognize and thank served until 2000, whereupon he entered how to ride a motorcycle. He also calls Dr. Barry Castleman, Chris Hahn from the University of Maryland and ob- his grandfather, William Tews, the pri- the Mesothelioma Applied Research tained his masters in business adminis- mary male influence in his life. ‘‘My Foundation, MaryAnne Dunlap from tration, MBA, in 2002. He continued his grandfather taught me how to shoot a Senator INHOFE’s office, Ed Egee from public service by joining the Central rifle, drive a tractor and what it means Senator ISAKSON’s office, Linda Intelligence Agency, CIA, where he to pull yourself up by your own boot- Reinstein from the Asbestos Disease trained as an operations officer and straps.’’ Vaughn continued stating that Awareness Organization, Dr. Aubrey served in the Middle East and Africa. ‘‘my grandpa, father, and coaches Miller, Dr. Greg Meeker, Dr. Richard In January 2006, Vaughn went on mili- shaped the life of a young man and Lemen, Dr. Mike Harbut, Dr. Harvey tary furlough from the CIA in order to those experiences gave me courage and Pass, Andrew Schneider of the Seattle reactivate with the Marines and serve confidence and opened up unique oppor- PI, and Matt Bergman. in Iraq. He left active duty in January tunities for me.’’ I also want to say that it has been a 2007 and resigned from the CIA in May Vaughn’s time in Iraq cemented and pleasure to work with Senator 2007. Vaughn, his wife Kirsten, and honed his leadership skills. Vaughn ob- ISAKSON’s staff, the staff from EPW, their daughter Ave´ will return home to serves that if the talk of leadership and Senator BOXER’s staff. Idaho in November. doesn’t translate into the action of It takes a lot of people to get some- Vaughn’s penchant for leadership and leadership, particularly in combat, thing done. A tremendous amount of hard work has its roots on a small fam- your credibility dissolves. In war, he people have worked on this. I thank ily farm in Shoshone. As young as 8 says, fear is a cancer, and leaders have them. Because of their work, we are years old, Vaughn was working at his to be willing to do themselves what going to ban asbestos, we are going to family’s farm, which included a dairy they order others to do. He lived this in dramatically expand research and with 70 cows, and a few thousand acres Iraq, personally leading foot patrols treatment, and we are going to launch of grain and hay, and hundreds of free- from the front against the advice of fel- a public education campaign so all range cattle. By age 11, Vaughn was op- low officers. He felt that it was wrong Americans understand how they can erating a tractor, plowing the fields in to order his subordinates to do some- protect themselves from the deadly as- the spring and fall and swathing the thing that he was unwilling to do him- bestos products that may be in their summer hay crops. He helped to run self. This bravery and commitment to home. the family farm throughout most of his walk and stand with his men meant f teenage years and feels very fortunate something to them. His award submis- to have had this childhood experience. sion in part reads: ‘‘Major Ward’s TRIBUTE TO MAJOR VAUGHN L. His grandfather homesteaded the farm, strong leadership style and his willing- WARD and it was there that Vaughn internal- ness to always lead literally from the Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I wish to ized a true appreciation for the impor- front inspired his Marines to continue recognize the valor, leadership, and tance of hard work. to engage the enemy.’’ service of MAJ Vaughn L. Ward, a He was cognizant at an early age of For Vaughn, excellent leadership also third-generation Idahoan who grew up the family’s financial challenges. At 14, means not being fully committed to working on his family’s farm in south- the age when many teenagers were one’s own ideas in the formulation ern Idaho. On October 22, 2007, Major spending their money on things like stage of the decisionmaking process. Ward received the Bronze Star Medal music, clothes, and a new electronic in- An effective leader knows how and with Combat Distinguishing Device for vention—computer games—Vaughn when to listen to the counsel of others, heroic achievement in combat while bought his family a Christmas tree. evaluate all available information, and serving as a Marine Rifle Company They would not have had one, other- have the confidence to make a decision Commander in Fallujah, Iraq, from wise. and execute that decision. Good leaders March to October of 2006. Vaughn credits his mom, Maria are accountable for their actions, good During 7 months of combat oper- Tranmer, with his success and his char- and bad, and a good leader shares acco- ations, Major Ward distinguished him- acter development. His mother re- lades with those who are part of the ef- self as an exemplary leader of Charlie counts the circumstances of his birth: fort—a leader, by definition, has to Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, Due to complications, they did not ex- have able and committed followers. Regimental Combat Team 5. Charlie pect Vaughn to survive. When the doc- One of the lessons he learned in Iraq Company was centrally located in the tor came to his mother’s room, he said, was the result of the patrols that he center of Fallujah and colocated with ‘‘Little girl, I don’t know what this boy led regularly. He tells of patrolling in the Iraqi Police Headquarters. Insur- is going to do in life, but it’s going to unfamiliar territory and encountering gent forces regularly attacked this be something special.’’ Maria took times when the way ahead was unclear. strategic position. During the tour, in- these words to heart and, according to ‘‘All you could do was start walking,

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She was the only one I could talk partnered with U.S. Federal, State, and flowed with all those who came to cele- to, and I can’t believe how difficult it local agencies, Mexico’s Secretariats of brate and honor Howard’s life. Howard must have been to hear me broken up Health and Foreign Affairs, as well as is survived by his wife Roberta Carney; over the death of my Marines, and be private companies and foundations. son Aaron Holtan and his wife, Carrie powerless to do anything but listen and These growing partnerships and the in- Holtan; daughter Kathryn Holtan, now offer words of comfort, thousands of formation they provide have reached at Washington State University; grand- miles away. She got me through my de- an estimated 238,000 people across the children, Erik and James; and brother ployment.’’ Vaughn also has the sup- United States and Canada. Jay Holtan and his wife, Patricia O’ port and love of two sisters, Shellie We must continue to work together Gorman. I would like to extend my Amundson and Logan Tranmer, both at the Federal, State, and community condolences to his family and friends, who live in Idaho. levels with our friends throughout the and I wish his wife Roberta, who was Finally, Vaughn makes a point of world to encourage individuals and injured in the crash, a speedy recov- sharing the good things that our mili- families to practice healthy lifestyles. ery.∑ tary is doing in Iraq. He notes that Al I wish all those celebrating Binational f Anbar Province has been transformed Health Week every continuing success TRIBUTE TO DR. JEROLD F. over the past year. The marines of as they pursue new and exciting oppor- LUCEY Charlie Company engaged the enemy, tunities to promote health and well- purposefully, and fought al-Qaida on being in our communities. ∑ Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, the terms determined by the U.S. military, f State of Vermont is proud that one of not the insurgents. As a direct result of its residents, Dr. Jerold F. Lucey, re- the actions of Vaughn’s company, the ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS cently received the Alfred I. duPont insurgents, at one point, issued a pub- Award for Excellence in Children’s Health Care. The award is offered each lic message that if the Marines of Com- IN MEMORY OF HOWARD HOLTAN pany C would stay ‘‘inside the wire,’’ year to an individual in the health care they would cease attacks on coalition ∑ Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, on profession who has made a major con- forces. Vaughn says, ‘‘We did not let September 22, 2007, lifelong Alaskan tribution to preventing childhood dis- them dictate how we did our job, and Howard Holtan died when his plane eases. we were successful. There are good sto- crashed during takeoff near Whittier, Dr. Lucey helped pioneer ries out there—stories that need and AK. Howard not only was a personal phototherapy to prevent infant jaun- must be told.’’ friend of mine but also to the hundreds dice. He also played an essential role in I have only highlighted a few of of Alaskan children he coached bringing artificial surfactants from Vaughn’s many accomplishments, both through the Alyeska Mighty Mites, a Japan to this country. The surfactants on the battlefield and off. He is more volunteer-operated ski racing program help premature newborns breathe, and than deserving of these accolades, al- for children. Under Howard’s guidance, since their introduction in the United though he is quick to point out that his my two sons developed their skills and States just over 15 years ago they have company deserves the responsibility a passion for ski racing while my hus- helped reduce infant mortality res- for his Bronze Star. We can only hope band and I volunteered as Mighty piratory distress rate by 90 percent. that men of Vaughn’s caliber will con- Mites parents. In addition, Dr. Lucey has developed tinue their public service to our great Howard began coaching skiing in the Vermont Oxford Network, which Nation as his generation begins to take 1971. He was the magic and the muscle links 700 medical institutions in 25 na- the reigns. I am honored to be able to behind the Mighty Mites, running the tions to a network that tracks data on tell of this remarkable Idahoan, his program almost singlehandedly from underweight-newborns, managing the family, and the men of Charlie Com- his personal laptop since the mid-1980s data of more than 50,000 infants each pany here in the Senate and privileged when he became the Mighty Mites di- year. This collaborative system has en- to publicly offer my humble thanks rector. Howard strove to introduce the abled advanced research, and the shar- and that of my family, State, and fundamentals and joy of alpine ski rac- ing of medical procedures that work, country for Major Vaughn Ward’s ex- ing to children of all abilities, while among pediatricians all over the globe. traordinary and valorous service to the also giving kids self-confidence, a sense Jerrold Lucey is Professor of United States of America, and I am of accomplishment, and an apprecia- Neonatology at the University of proud to call him an Idaho son. tion for good sportsmanship. Howard Vermont College of Medicine, where he ensured that lots of fun was had by all. f has taught for more than 50 years. He There is no doubt that he helped make also was the chief of Newborn Services BINATIONAL HEALTH WEEK the Mighty Mites one of the most suc- at Fletcher Allen Health Care medical Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I am cessful youth ski programs in America. center in Burlington, VT, and in addi- grateful for this opportunity to join In fact, Olympians Megan Gerety and tion served as editor-in-chief of the my many friends across the United Rosey Fletcher and former U.S. Ski journal Pediatrics for 35 years. States, Mexico, Canada, Guatemala, Team members Mike Makar and We in Vermont are very proud of the and El Salvador in celebrating the sev- Kjersti Bjorn-Roli started out as young work Dr. Jerold F. Lucey has done, enth annual Binational Health Week. Mighty Mites. For the ski community, both with infants in our State, and for Since its inception in 2001, Binational it will be hard to imagine a Mighty the health of children everywhere.∑ Health Week has afforded us an oppor- Mites ski race without Howard’s trade- f tunity to reflect upon and celebrate mark ‘‘cherub’’ smile or his presence the many successful efforts made here somewhere on the hill. TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL AIDS in the United States in cooperation Howard’s passion for downhill skiing WALK PORTLAND with Mexican, Canadian, Guatemalan, and dedication to Alaska’s youth was ∑ Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, next Sun- and Salvadorian consulates and health almost matched by his commitment to day, October 14, dedicated residents of care providers to promote healthy life- public service—he spent 16 years work- the Portland area will gather for the styles and well-being amongst migrant ing for the municipality of Anchorage, 21st annual AIDS Walk, an event that populations that might otherwise lack and was promoted to director of project raises much needed funding to support access to important health care serv- management and engineering 8 years the work of the Cascade AIDS Project, ices. ago. Howard’s legacy is everywhere in CAP. I would like to recognize the

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Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Master Sergeant Sean tinue gaining ground in Oregon’s fight H.R. 2185. An act to amend the Tropical Michael Thomas Post Office’’. against HIV/AIDS. Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to provide H.R. 2778. An act to designate the facility In over two decades, AIDS Walk debt relief to developing countries that take of the United States Postal Service located Portland has generated over $2.8 mil- action to protect tropical forests and coral at 3 Quaker Ridge Road in New Rochelle, New York, as the ‘‘Robert Merrill Postal lion in funding for critical services pro- reefs and associated coastal marine eco- systems, to reauthorize such Act through fis- Station’’. vided to the 6,000 area-families who cal year 2010, and for other purposes. H.R. 2825. An act to designate the facility have a loved one living with HIV. I un- H.R. 2474. An act to provide for an in- of the United States Postal Service located derstand the challenges organizations creased maximum civil penalty for viola- at 326 South Main Street in Princeton, Illi- like CAP face in securing steady fund- tions under the Consumer Product Safety nois, as the ‘‘Owen Lovejoy Princeton Post ing to support their work. With State Act. Office Building’’. and Federal support declining in recent H.R. 2553. An act to amend the State De- H.R. 3052. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located years, more and more is being asked of partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for the establishment and mainte- at 954 Wheeling Avenue in Cambridge, Ohio, the community and the private sector. nance of existing libraries and resource cen- as the ‘‘John Herschel Glenn, Jr. Post Office That is why I want to personally thank ters at United States diplomatic and con- Building’’. those participating in this year’s AIDS sular missions to provide information about H.R. 3106. An act to designate the facility Walk, as well as the generous corporate American culture, society, and history, and of the United States Postal Service located sponsors who have lent their support to for other purposes. at 805 Main Street in Ferdinand, Indiana, as ensure the event is a success. H.R. 2895. An act to establish the National the ‘‘Staff Sergeant David L. Nord Post Of- fice’’. While community efforts such as Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treas- ury of the United States to provide for the AIDS Walk Portland are a key compo- The enrolled bills were subsequently construction, rehabilitation, and preserva- signed by the President pro tempore nent in generating support for HIV/ tion of decent, safe, and affordable housing [Mr. BYRD]. AIDS services, I believe we can and for low-income families. should do more at the Federal level. H.R. 3056. An act to amend the Internal f While participants will be ‘‘taking a Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority MEASURES REFERRED of the Internal Revenue Service to use pri- stand’’ next Sunday in the fight The following bills were read the first against AIDS, I want to reaffirm my vate debt collection companies, to delay im- plementation of withholding taxes on gov- and the second times by unanimous pledge to do the same in Congress. It is ernment contractors, to revise the tax rules consent, and referred as indicated: a cause I have fought for in my 11-year on expatriation, and for other purposes. H.R. 814. An act to require the Consumer tenure, and it is a cause I will continue H.R. 3308. An act to designate the facility Product Safety Commission to issue regula- to fight for until we are successful in of the United States Postal Service located tions mandating child-resistant closures on eradicating this terrible disease. When at 216 East Main Street in Atwood, Indiana, all portable gasoline containers; to the Com- Congress returns from the Columbus as the ‘‘Lance Corporal David K. Fribley mittee on I Commerce, Science, and Trans- Day recess, the Senate will be dis- Post Office’’. portation. H.R. 3518. An act to designate the facility H.R. 1699. An act to direct the Consumer cussing funding levels for next year’s of the United States Postal Service located health and human services programs. I Product Safety Commission to require cer- at 1430 South Highway 29 in Cantonment, tain manufacturers to provide consumer will do my best to secure additional Florida, as the ‘‘Charles H. Hendrix Post Of- product registration forms to facilitate re- support for Ryan White initiatives, es- fice Building’’. calls of durable infant and toddler products; pecially those that support the work of H.R. 3530. An act to designate the facility to the Committee on Commerce, Science, local cities and communities like Port- of the United States Postal Service located and Transportation. land. When we combine our efforts—at at 1400 Highway 41 North in Inverness, Flor- H.R. 2185. An act to amend the Tropical ida, as the ‘‘Chief Warrant Officer Aaron Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to provide the local, State and Federal levels—we Weaver Post Office Building’’. are stronger and more capable of turn- debt relief to developing countries that take The message also announced that the action to protect tropical forests and coral ing the tide against HIV/AIDS. House has agreed to the following reso- reefs and associated coastal marine eco- In closing, I congratulate the Cas- lution: systems, to reauthorize such Act through fis- cade AIDS Project on yet another suc- cal year 2010, and for other purposes; to the cessful AIDS Walk and wish all this H. Res. 717. Resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Jo Ann Davis, a Rep- Committee on Foreign Relations. H.R. 2474. An act to provide for an in- year’s participants a safe and enjoyable resentative from the Commonwealth of Vir- creased maximum civil penalty for viola- time.∑ ginia. tions under the Consumer Product Safety f The message further announced that Act; to the Committee on Commerce, MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE the House agreed to the amendment of Science, and Transportation. the Senate to the bill (H.R. 1124) to ex- H.R. 2553. An act to amend the State De- At 2:03 p.m., a message from the tend the District of Columbia College partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to House of Representatives, delivered by Access Act of 1999. provide for the establishment and mainte- Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, nance of existing libraries and resource cen- f announced that the House has passed ters at United States diplomatic and con- the following bills, in which it requests ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED sular missions to provide information about American culture, society, and history, and the concurrence of the Senate: The message also announced that the for other purposes; to the Committee on For- H.R. 400. An act to prohibit profiteering Speaker has signed the following en- eign Relations. and fraud relating to military action, relief, rolled bills: H.R. 2895. An act to establish the National and reconstruction efforts, and for other pur- H.R. 1124. An act to extend the District of Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treas- poses. Columbia College Access Act of 1999. ury of the United States to provide for the H.R. 814. An act to require the Consumer H.R. 2467. An act to designate the facility construction, rehabilitation, and preserva- Product Safety Commission to issue regula- of the United States Postal Service located tion of decent, safe, and affordable housing tions mandating child-resisted closures on at 69 Montgomery Street in Jersey City, New for low-income families; to the Committee all portable gasoline containers. Jersey, as the ‘‘Frank J. Guarini Post Office on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. H.R. 1699. An act to direct Consumer Prod- Building’’. H.R. 3056. An act to amend the Internal uct Safety Commission to require certain H.R. 2587. An act to designate the facility Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority manufacturers to provide consumer product of the United States Postal Service located of the Internal Revenue Service to use pri- registration forms to facilitate recalls of du- at 555 South 3rd Street Lobby in Memphis, vate debt collection companies, to delay im- rable infant and toddler products. Tennessee, as the ‘‘Kenneth T. Whalum, Sr. plementation of withholding taxes on gov- H.R. 1721. An act to increase the safety of Post Office Building’’. ernment contractors, to revise the tax rules swimming pools and spas by requiring the H.R. 2654. An act to designate the facility on expatriation, and for other purposes; to use of proper anti-entrapment drain covers of the United States Postal Service located the Committee on Finance.

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An act to designate the facility an amendment to the title: making the antitrust laws apply to negotia- of the United States Postal Service located S. 2020. A bill to reauthorize the Tropical tions between groups of independent phar- at 1430 South Highway 29 in Cantonment, Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through fis- macies and health plans and health insur- Florida, as the ‘‘Charles H. Hendrix Post Of- cal year 2010, to rename the Tropical Forest ance issuers (including health plans under fice Building’’; to the Committee on Home- Conservation Act of 1998 as the ‘‘Tropical parts C and D of the Medicare Program) in land Security and Governmental Affairs. Forest and Coral Conservation Act of 2007’’, the same manner as such laws apply to pro- H.R. 3530. An act to designate the facility and for other purposes (Rept. No. 110–196). tected activities under the National Labor of the United States Postal Service located By Mr. LIEBERMAN, from the Committee Relations Act; to the Committee on the Ju- at 1400 Highway 41 North in Inverness, Flor- on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- diciary. ida, as the ‘‘Chief Warrant Officer Aaron fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a By Mr. AKAKA: Weaver Post Office Building’’; to the Com- substitute: S. 2162. A bill to improve the treatment mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- S. 680. A bill to ensure proper oversight and and services provided by the Department of mental Affairs. accountability in Federal contracting, and Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-trau- f for other purposes. matic stress disorder and substance use dis- f orders, and for other purposes; to the Com- MEASURES PLACED ON THE CAL- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. ENDAR DURING ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE REPORT OF By Mr. SESSIONS: The following bills were read the sec- COMMITTEE S. 2163. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ond time, and placed on the calendar: The following executive report of enue Code of 1986 to allow income averaging H.R. 2740. An act to require accountability committee was submitted: for private forest landowners; to the Com- mittee on Finance. for contractors and contract personnel under By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on Federal contracts, and for other purposes. Foreign Relations: By Mr. INHOFE (for himself and Mr. COCHRAN): S. 2152. A bill to amend title XXI of the So- [Treaty Doc. 108–8 Protocol to Treaty of cial Security Act to reauthorize the State Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation S. 2164. A bill to establish a Science and Children’s Health Insurance Program with Denmark (Ex. Rept. 110–1)] Technology Scholarship Program to award scholarships to recruit and prepare students through fiscal year 2012, and for other pur- The text of the committee-rec- poses. for careers in the National Weather Service ommended resolution of advice and and in National Oceanic and Atmospheric f consent to ratification is as follows: Administration marine research, atmos- MEASURES PLACED ON THE Resolved (two-thirds of the Senators present pheric research, and satellite programs and concurring therein), for other purposes; to the Committee on CALENDAR Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The following bill was read the first The Senate advises and consents to the ratification of the Protocol between the f and second times by unanimous con- United States of America and the Kingdom sent, and placed on the calendar: of Denmark to the Treaty of Friendship, SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND H.R. 1721. An act to increase the safety of Commerce and Navigation of October 1, 1951, SENATE RESOLUTIONS swimming pools and spas by requiring the signed at Copenhagen on May 2, 2001 (Treaty use of proper anti-entrapment drain covers Doc. 108–8). The following concurrent resolutions and pool and spa drainage systems, by estab- f and Senate resolutions were read, and lishing a swimming pool safety grant pro- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: gram administered by the Consumer Product EXECUTIVE REPORT OF COM- By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. Safety Commission to encourage States to MITTEE RECEIVED DURING AD- DODD, Mr. BIDEN, and Mr. MCCAIN): improve their pool and spa safety laws and JOURNMENT to educate the public about pool and spa S. Res. 345. A resolution supporting the safety, and for other purposes. Under the authority of the order of work of firefighters to educate and protect the Senate of October 4, 2007, the fol- the Nation’s communities, and the goals and f lowing executive report of a nomina- ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 7–13, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES DURING tion was submitted on October 9, 2007: 2007, as designated by the National Fire Pro- ADJOURNMENT By Mr. LEAHY for the Committee on the tection Association; considered and agreed Under the authority of the order of Judiciary. to. the Senate of October 4, 2007, the fol- Robert M. Dow, Jr., of Illinois, to be By Mr. COLEMAN (for himself, Ms. United States District Judge for the North- KLOBUCHAR, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. GRASS- lowing reports of committees were sub- ern District of Illinois. mitted on October 9, 2007: LEY, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on (Nominations without an asterisk VOINOVICH, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. KOHL, Foreign Relations, with amendments: were reported with the recommenda- and Mr. OBAMA): S. 805. A bill to amend the Foreign Assist- tion that they be confirmed.) S. Res. 346. A resolution expressing heart- ance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub- f felt sympathy for the victims of the dev- Saharan Africa in the effort to achieve inter- astating thunderstorms that caused severe nationally recognized goals in the treatment INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND flooding during August 2007 in the States of and prevention of HIV/AIDS and other major JOINT RESOLUTIONS Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wis- diseases and the reduction of maternal and The following bills and joint resolu- consin, and for other purposes; to the Com- child mortality by improving human health tions were introduced, read the first mittee on the Judiciary. care capacity and improving retention of and second times by unanimous con- medical health professionals in sub-Saharan sent, and referred as indicated: f Africa, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 110– 192). By Mr. BAYH (for himself and Mr. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS LUGAR): By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on S. 85 Foreign Relations, with an amendment in S. 2158. A bill to amend title XVIII of the the nature of a substitute: Social Security Act to permit Medicare At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the S. 968. A bill to amend the Foreign Assist- beneficiaries to continue to rent certain name of the Senator from South Da- ance Act of 1961 to provide increased assist- items of complex durable medical equip- kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- ance for the prevention, treatment, and con- ment; to the Committee on Finance. sponsor of S. 85, a bill to amend the By Mr. NELSON of Florida (for him- trol of tuberculosis, and for other purposes Omnibus Crime Control and Safe (Rept. No. 110–193). self, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Ms. LANDRIEU, By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on Mr. CARDIN, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mrs. Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that terri- Foreign Relations, without amendment: BOXER, Mr. LOTT, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. tories and Indian tribes are eligible to VITTER, Mr. WEBB, Mr. BENNETT, and H.R. 1678. A bill to amend the Torture Vic- receive grants for confronting the use Mr. ISAKSON): tims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appro- of methamphetamine. priations to provide assistance for domestic S. 2159. A bill to require the Secretary of and foreign programs and centers for the the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- S. 189 treatment of victims of torture, and for tion of the 50th anniversary of the establish- At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the other purposes (Rept. No. 110–194). ment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; to the Committee on Bank- name of the Senator from Michigan f ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES By Mr. AKAKA (for himself and Mr. sor of S. 189, a bill to decrease the BROWN): The following reports of committees matching funds requirements and au- S. 2160. A bill to amend title 38, United thorize additional appropriations for were submitted: States Code, to establish a pain care initia- By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on tive in health care facilities of the Depart- Keweenaw National Historical Park in Foreign Relations, without amendment: ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- the State of Michigan.

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S. 267 S. 714 S. 988 At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the At the request of Mr. AKAKA, the At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the name of the Senator from South Da- name of the Senator from Missouri names of the Senator from Utah (Mr. kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- (Mrs. MCCASKILL) was added as a co- BENNETT) and the Senator from Lou- sponsor of S. 267, a bill to amend the sponsor of S. 714, a bill to amend the isiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) were added as Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all cosponsors of S. 988, a bill to extend Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that terri- dogs and cats used by research facili- the termination date for the exemption tories and Indian tribes are eligible to ties are obtained legally. of returning workers from the numer- receive grants for confronting the use S. 725 ical limitations for temporary workers. of methamphetamine. At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the S. 999 S. 329 name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Connecticut name of the Senator from Louisiana 725, a bill to amend the Nonindigenous (Mr. DODD) was added as a cosponsor of (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Con- S. 999, a bill to amend the Public sor of S. 329, a bill to amend title XVIII trol Act of 1990 to reauthorize and im- Health Service Act to improve stroke of the Social Security Act to provide prove that Act. prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and S. 746 rehabilitation. pulmonary rehabilitation services. At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the S. 1015 S. 400 name of the Senator from Michigan At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the At the request of Mr. SUNUNU, the (Mr. LEVIN) was added as a cosponsor of names of the Senator from Delaware name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. S. 746, a bill to establish a competitive (Mr. BIDEN) and the Senator from Cali- OBAMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. grant program to build capacity in vet- fornia (Mrs. BOXER) were added as co- 400, a bill to amend the Employee Re- erinary medical education and expand sponsors of S. 1015, a bill to reauthorize tirement Income Security Act of 1974 the workforce of veterinarians engaged the National Writing Project. in public health practice and bio- and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 S. 1070 medical research. to ensure that dependent students who At the request of Mr. HATCH, the S. 773 take a medically necessary leave of ab- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. At the request of Mr. WARNER, the sence do not lose health insurance cov- OBAMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. names of the Senator from North Caro- erage, and for other purposes. 1070, a bill to amend the Social Secu- lina (Mr. BURR) and the Senator from S. 507 rity Act to enhance the social security Illinois (Mr. OBAMA) were added as co- At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the of the Nation by ensuring adequate sponsors of S. 773, a bill to amend the names of the Senator from Massachu- public-private infrastructure and to re- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow setts (Mr. KERRY) and the Senator from solve to prevent, detect, treat, inter- Federal civilian and military retirees New York (Mr. SCHUMER) were added as vene in, and prosecute elder abuse, ne- to pay health insurance premiums on a cosponsors of S. 507, a bill to amend glect, and exploitation, and for other pretax basis and to allow a deduction title XVIII of the Social Security Act purposes. for TRICARE supplemental premiums. to provide for reimbursement of cer- S. 1159 S. 884 tified midwife services and to provide At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, his for more equitable reimbursement At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. name was added as a cosponsor of S. rates for certified nurse-midwife serv- 1159, a bill to amend part B of the Indi- OBAMA) and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. ices. viduals with Disabilities Education Act BROWN) were added as cosponsors of S. S. 545 884, a bill to amend the Public Health to provide full Federal funding of such At the request of Mr. LOTT, the Service Act regarding residential part. names of the Senator from North Da- treatment programs for pregnant and S. 1185 kota (Mr. DORGAN) and the Senator parenting women, a program to reduce At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the from Hawaii (Mr. AKAKA) were added as substance abuse among nonviolent of- names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. cosponsors of S. 545, a bill to improve fenders, and for other purposes. BROWN) and the Senator from Con- consumer access to passenger vehicle S. 887 necticut (Mr. DODD) were added as co- loss data held by insurers. At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the sponsors of S. 1185, a bill to provide S. 579 names of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. grants to States to improve high At the request of Mr. REID, the name INOUYE) and the Senator from Mary- schools and raise graduation rates of the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. land (Mr. CARDIN) were added as co- while ensuring rigorous standards, to LANDRIEU) was added as a cosponsor of sponsors of S. 887, a bill to restore im- develop and implement effective school S. 579, a bill to amend the Public port and entry agricultural inspection models for struggling students and Health Service Act to authorize the Di- functions to the Department of Agri- dropouts, and to improve State policies rector of the National Institute of En- culture. to raise graduation rates, and for other vironmental Health Sciences to make S. 911 purposes. grants for the development and oper- At the request of Mr. REED, the name S. 1276 ation of research centers regarding en- of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the vironmental factors that may be re- DODD) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Arkansas lated to the etiology of breast cancer. 911, a bill to amend the Public Health (Mrs. LINCOLN) was added as a cospon- S. 617 Service Act to advance medical re- sor of S. 1276, a bill to establish a grant At the request of Mr. SMITH, the search and treatments into pediatric program to facilitate the creation of name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. cancers, ensure patients and families methamphetamine precursor electronic COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. have access to the current treatments logbook systems, and for other pur- 617, a bill to make the National Parks and information regarding pediatric poses. and Federal Recreational Lands Pass cancers, establish a population-based S. 1310 available at a discount to certain vet- national childhood cancer database, At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the erans. and promote public awareness of pedi- names of the Senator from California S. 661 atric cancers. (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from Massa- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, her S. 969 chusetts (Mr. KERRY), the Senator from name was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Nebraska (Mr. NELSON) and the Sen- 661, a bill to establish kinship navi- his name was added as a cosponsor of ator from Colorado (Mr. SALAZAR) were gator programs, to establish guardian- S. 969, a bill to amend the National added as cosponsors of S. 1310, a bill to ship assistance payments for children, Labor Relations Act to modify the defi- amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- and for other purposes. nition of supervisor. rity Act to provide for an extension of

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S. 1514, supra. water enhancement program in the en- 1335, a bill to amend title 4, United S. 1518 vironmental quality incentives pro- States Code, to declare English as the At the request of Mr. REED, the name gram. official language of the Government of of the Senator from Michigan (Ms. S. 1965 the United States, and for other pur- STABENOW) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. STEVENS, the poses. S. 1518, a bill to amend the McKinney- name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. S. 1340 Vento Homeless Assistance Act to re- HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the authorize the Act, and for other pur- 1965, a bill to protect children from name of the Senator from Rhode Island poses. cybercrimes, including crimes by on- (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- S. 1661 line predators, to enhance efforts to sponsor of S. 1340, a bill to amend title identify and eliminate child pornog- XVIII of the Social Security Act to At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the name of the Senator from Montana raphy, and to help parents shield their provide Medicare beneficiaries with ac- children from material that is inappro- cess to geriatric assessments and (Mr. BAUCUS) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1661, a bill to communicate United priate for minors. chronic care coordination services, and S. 2045 for other purposes. States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities de- At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the S. 1382 name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. At the request of Mr. REID, the name signed to increase travel in the United States from abroad. BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. of the Senator from Delaware (Mr. 2045, a bill to reform the Consumer S. 1776 BIDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Product Safety Commission to provide 1382, a bill to amend the Public Health At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the greater protection for children’s prod- Service Act to provide the establish- name of the Senator from Alabama ucts, to improve the screening of non- ment of an Amyotrophic Lateral Scle- (Mr. SESSIONS) was added as a cospon- compliant consumer products, to im- rosis Registry. sor of S. 1776, a bill to amend the Fed- prove the effectiveness of consumer S. 1395 eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to product recall programs, and for other At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the establish a user fee program to ensure purposes. name of the Senator from Washington food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2051 (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- S. 1895 At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the sor of S. 1395, a bill to prevent unfair At the request of Mr. REED, the names of the Senator from Arkansas practices in credit card accounts, and names of the Senator from California (Mrs. LINCOLN) and the Senator from for other purposes. (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from Mis- Minnesota (Mr. COLEMAN) were added S. 1418 sissippi (Mr. LOTT), the Senator from as cosponsors of S. 2051, a bill to amend At the request of Mr. DODD, the name Connecticut (Mr. DODD), the Senator the small rural school achievement of the Senator from Maryland (Mr. from Colorado (Mr. SALAZAR) and the program and the rural and low-income CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Senator from Washington (Mrs. MUR- school program under part B of title VI 1418, a bill to provide assistance to im- RAY) were added as cosponsors of S. of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- prove the health of newborns, children, 1895, a bill to aid and support pediatric cation Act of 1965. and mothers in developing countries, involvement in reading and education. and for other purposes. S. 2053 S. 1924 At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the S. 1451 At the request of Mr. CARPER, the name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. the name of the Senator from North AKAKA) was added as a cosponsor of S. SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2053, a bill to amend part A of title I of Dakota (Mr. CONRAD) was added as a 1924, a bill to amend chapter 81 of title cosponsor of S. 1451, a bill to encourage the Elementary and Secondary Edu- 5, United States Code, to create a pre- the development of coordinated quality cation Act of 1965 to improve elemen- sumption that a disability or death of reforms to improve health care deliv- tary and secondary education. a Federal employee in fire protection ery and reduce the cost of care in the S. 2056 activities caused by any of certain dis- health care system. At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, eases is the result of the performance the name of the Senator from Oregon S. 1459 of such employee’s duty. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the (Mr. WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Connecticut S. 1930 of S. 2056, a bill to amend title XVIII of (Mr. DODD) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the the Social Security Act to restore fi- S. 1459, a bill to strengthen the Na- names of the Senator from Michigan nancial stability to Medicare anesthe- tion’s research efforts to identify the (Ms. STABENOW) and the Senator from siology teaching programs for resident causes and cure of psoriasis and psori- Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) were added as co- physicians. atic arthritis, expand psoriasis and pso- sponsors of S. 1930, a bill to amend the S. 2058 riatic arthritis data collection, study Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to pre- At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the access to and quality of care for people vent illegal logging practices, and for name of the Senator from North Da- with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, other purposes. kota (Mr. DORGAN) was added as a co- and for other purposes. S. 1958 sponsor of S. 2058, a bill to amend the S. 1512 At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the Commodity Exchange Act to close the At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the names of the Senator from Virginia Enron loophole, prevent price manipu- name of the Senator from Massachu- (Mr. WEBB) and the Senator from lation and excessive speculation in the setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) were trading of energy commodities, and for sponsor of S. 1512, a bill to amend part added as cosponsors of S. 1958, a bill to other purposes. E of title IV of the Social Security Act amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- S. 2063 to expand Federal eligibility for chil- rity Act to ensure and foster continued At the request of Mr. GREGG, the dren in foster care who have attained patient quality of care by establishing name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. age 18. facility and patient criteria for long- ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1514 term care hospitals and related im- 2063, a bill to establish a Bipartisan At the request of Mrs. BOXER, her provements under the Medicare pro- Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Ac- name was added as a cosponsor of S. gram. tion, to assure the economic security

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STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED the name of the Senator from New Jer- 2152, a bill to amend title XXI of the BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS sey (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a co- Social Security Act to reauthorize the ON OCTOBER 4, 2007 sponsor of S. 2080, a bill to amend the State Children’s Health Insurance Pro- Federal Water Pollution Control Act to gram through fiscal year 2012, and for Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- ensure that sewage treatment plants other purposes. sent that the text of the bill be printed in the RECORD. monitor for and report discharges of S.J. RES. 20 raw sewage, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the text of At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the the bill was ordered to be printed in S. 2089 name of the Senator from Washington the RECORD, as follows: At the request of Mr. NELSON of Flor- (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- S. 2152 ida, the names of the Senator from sor of S.J. Res. 20, a joint resolution to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of California (Mrs. BOXER) and the Sen- disapprove a final rule of the Secretary Representatives of the United States of ator from Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) of Agriculture relating to the importa- America in Congress assembled, were added as cosponsors of S. 2089, a tion of cattle and beef. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. bill to amend title XVIII of the Social S. RES. 178 (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as Security Act to reduce the coverage At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the the ‘‘Kids First Act’’. gap in prescription drug coverage name of the Senator from California (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- under part D of such title based on sav- (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor tents for this Act is as follows: ings to the Medicare program resulting of S. Res. 178, a resolution expressing Sec 1. Short title; table of contents. from the negotiation of prescription the sympathy of the Senate to the fam- Sec. 2. 5-Year reauthorization. drug prices. Sec. 3. Allotments for the 50 States and the ilies of women and girls murdered in District of Columbia based on S. 2096 Guatemala, and encouraging the expenditures and numbers of At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the United States to work with Guatemala low-income children. name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. to bring an end to these crimes. Sec. 4. Limitations on matching rates for SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. AMENDMENT NO. 3208 populations other than low-in- come children or pregnant 2096, a bill to amend the Do-Not-Call At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the Implementation Act to eliminate the women covered through a sec- name of the Senator from South Da- tion 1115 waiver. automatic removal of telephone num- kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- Sec. 5. Prohibition on new section 1115 waiv- bers registered on the Federal ‘‘do-not- sponsor of amendment No. 3208 pro- ers for coverage of adults other call’’ registry. posed to H.R. 3093, a bill making appro- than pregnant women. S. 2099 priations for the Departments of Com- Sec. 6. Standardization of determination of At the request of Mr. SALAZAR, the merce and Justice, and Science, and family income. Sec. 7. Grants for outreach and enrollment. name of the Senator from New York Related Agencies for the fiscal year Sec. 8. Improved State option for offering (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- ending September 30, 2008, and for premium assistance for cov- sor of S. 2099, a bill to amend title other purposes. erage through private plans. XVIII of the Social Security Act to re- AMENDMENT NO. 3232 Sec. 9. Treatment of unborn children. peal the Medicare competitive bidding At the request of Mr. DODD, the name Sec. 10. 50 percent matching rate for all Med- project for clinical laboratory services. icaid administrative costs. of the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. AL- Sec. 11. Reduction in payments for Medicaid S. 2119 EXANDER) was added as a cosponsor of administrative costs to prevent At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the amendment No. 3232 intended to be pro- duplication of such payments name of the Senator from Arkansas posed to H.R. 3093, a bill making appro- under TANF. (Mrs. LINCOLN) was added as a cospon- priations for the Departments of Com- Sec. 12. Effective date. sor of S. 2119, a bill to require the Sec- merce and Justice, and Science, and SEC. 2. 5-YEAR REAUTHORIZATION. retary of the Treasury to mint coins in Related Agencies for the fiscal year (a) INCREASE IN NATIONAL ALLOTMENT.— commemoration of veterans who be- ending September 30, 2008, and for Section 2104(a) of the Social Security Act (42 came disabled for life while serving in other purposes. U.S.C. 1397dd(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (9), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the Armed Forces of the United States. AMENDMENT NO. 3247 the end’ S. 2127 At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, her (2) in paragraph (10), by striking the period At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the name was added as a cosponsor of at the end and inserting a semicolon; and name of the Senator from Massachu- amendment No. 3247 proposed to H.R. (3) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(11) for fiscal year 2008, $7,000,000,000; setts (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a co- 3093, a bill making appropriations for ‘‘(12) for fiscal year 2009, $7,200,000,000; sponsor of S. 2127, a bill to provide as- the Departments of Commerce and Jus- ‘‘(13) for fiscal year 2010, $7,600,000,000; sistance to families of miners involved tice, and Science, and Related Agencies ‘‘(14) for fiscal year 2011, $8,300,000,000; and in mining accidents. for the fiscal year ending September 30, ‘‘(15) for fiscal year 2012, $8,800,000,000.’’. S. 2135 2008, and for other purposes. (b) CONTINUATION OF ADDITIONAL ALLOT- MENTS TO TERRITORIES.—Section 2104(c)(4)(B) At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the AMENDMENT NO. 3249 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. names of the Senator from Connecticut At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the 1397dd(c)(4)(B)) is amended— (Mr. DODD), the Senator from Illinois name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ after ‘‘2006,’’; and (Mr. OBAMA) and the Senator from HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of (2) by inserting before the period the fol- Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY) were added amendment No. 3249 intended to be pro- lowing: ‘‘, $56,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, as cosponsors of S. 2135, a bill to pro- posed to H.R. 3093, a bill making appro- $58,000,000 for fiscal year 2009, $61,000,000 for hibit the recruitment or use of child priations for the Departments of Com- fiscal year 2010, $66,000,000. for fiscal year soldiers, to designate persons who re- merce and Justice, and Science, and 2011, and $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2012’’. cruit or use child soldiers as inadmis- Related Agencies for the fiscal year SEC. 3. ALLOTMENTS FOR THE 50 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BASED sible aliens, to allow the deportation of ending September 30, 2008, and for ON EXPENDITURES AND NUMBERS persons who recruit or use child sol- other purposes. OF LOW-INCOME CHILDREN. diers, and for other purposes. AMENDMENT NO. 3256 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2104 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd) is amended by S. 2147 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, his adding at the end the following new sub- At the request of Mr. AKAKA, his name was added as a cosponsor of section: name was added as a cosponsor of S. amendment No. 3256 proposed to H.R. ‘‘(i) DETERMINATION OF ALLOTMENTS FOR 2147, a bill to require accountability for 3093, a bill making appropriations for THE 50 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA contractors and contract personnel the Departments of Commerce and Jus- FOR FISCAL YEARS 2008 THROUGH 2012.—

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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the pre- subparagraph with respect to a second pre- ENTS AND CARETAKER RELATIVES ENROLLED ceding provisions of this subsection and sub- ceding fiscal year shall be determined on the UNDER A SECTION 1115 WAIVER ON THE DATE OF ject to paragraph (3), the Secretary shall basis of amounts reported by States to the ENACTMENT OF THE STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH allot to each subsection (b) State for each of Secretary on Form CMS–64 and Form CMS– INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION OF fiscal years 2008 through 2012, the amount de- 21 submitted not later than November 30 of 2007.—The Federal medical assistance per- termined for the fiscal year that is equal to the preceding fiscal year.’’. centage (as determined under section 1905(b) the product of— (b) 2-YEAR AVAILABILITY OF ALLOTMENTS; without regard to clause (4) of such section) ‘‘(A) the amount available for allotment EXPENDITURES COUNTED AGAINST OLDEST AL- shall be substituted for the enhanced FMAP under subsection (a) for the fiscal year, re- LOTMENTS.—Section 2104(e) of the Social Se- under subsection (a)(1) with respect to pay- duced by the amount of allotments made curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(e)) is amended to ments for child health assistance or health under subsection (c) (determined without re- read as follows: benefits coverage provided under the State gard to paragraph (4) thereof) for the fiscal ‘‘(e) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS ALLOTED.— child health plan for any of the following: year; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in the ‘‘(i) PARENTS OR CARETAKER RELATIVES EN- ‘‘(B) the sum of the State allotment fac- succeeding paragraphs of this subsection, ROLLED UNDER A WAIVER ON THE DATE OF EN- tors determined under paragraph (2) with re- amounts allotted to a State pursuant to this ACTMENT OF THE STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH IN- spect to the State and weighted in accord- section— SURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION OF 2007.— ance with subparagraph (B) of that para- ‘‘(A) for each of fiscal years 1998 through A nonpregnant parent or a nonpregnant graph for the fiscal year. 2007, shall remain available for expenditure caretaker relative of a targeted low-income ‘‘(2) STATE ALLOTMENT FACTORS.— by the State through the end of the second child who is enrolled in the State child ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of para- succeeding fiscal year; and health plan under a waiver, experimental, graph (l)(B), the State allotment factors are ‘‘(B) for each of fiscal years 2008 through pilot, or demonstration project on the date the following: 2012, shall remain available for expenditure of enactment of the Kids First Act and ‘‘(i) The ratio of the projected expenditures by the State only through the end of the suc- whose family income does not exceed the in- for targeted low-income children under the ceeding fiscal year for which such amounts come eligibility applied under such waiver State child health plan and pregnant women are allotted. with respect to that population on such date. under a waiver of such plan for the fiscal ‘‘(2) ELIMINATION OF REDISTRIBUTION OF AL- ‘‘(ii) NONPREGNANT CHILDLESS ADULTS EN- year to the sum of such projected expendi- LOTMENTS NOT EXPENDED WITHIN 3 YEARS.— ROLLED UNDER A WAIVER ON SUCH DATE.—A tures for all States for the fiscal year, multi- Notwithstanding subsection (f), amounts al- nonpregnant childless adult enrolled in the plied by the applicable percentage weight as- lotted to a State under this section for fiscal State child health plan under a waiver, ex- signed under subparagraph (B). years beginning with fiscal year 2008 that re- perimental, pilot, or demonstration project ‘‘(ii) The ratio of the number of low-income main unexpended as of the end of the second described in section 6102(c)(3) of the Deficit children who have not attained age 19 with succeeding fiscal year shall not be redistrib- Reduction Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 1397gg note) no health insurance coverage in the State, as uted to other States and shall revert to the on the date of enactment of the Kids First determined by the Secretary on the basis of Treasury on October 1 of the third suc- Act and whose family income does not ex- the arithmetic average of the number of such ceeding fiscal year. ceed the income eligibility applied under children for the 3 most recent Annual Social ‘‘(3) RULE FOR COUNTING EXPENDITURES such waiver with respect to that population and Economic Supplements to the Current AGAINST FISCAL YEAR ALLOTMENTS.—Expendi- on such date. Population Survey of the Bureau of the Cen- tures under the State child health plan made ‘‘(iii) NO REPLACEMENT ENROLLEES.—Noth- sus available before the beginning of the cal- on or after October 1, 2007, shall be counted ing in clauses (i) or (ii) shall be construed as endar year before such fiscal year begins, to against allotments for the earliest fiscal authorizing a State to provide child health the sum of the number of such children de- year for which funds are available for ex- assistance or health benefits coverage under termined for all States for such fiscal year, penditure under this subsection.’’. a waiver described in either such clause to a (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— multiplied by the applicable percentage nonpregnant parent or a nonpregnant care- (1) Section 2104(b)(1) of the Social Security weight assigned under subparagraph (B). taker relative of a targeted low-income ‘‘(iii) The ratio of the projected expendi- Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(b)(1)) is amended by child, or a nonpregnant childless adult, who tures for targeted low-income children under striking ‘‘subsection (d)’’ and inserting ‘‘the is not enrolled under the waiver on the date the State child health plan and pregnant succeeding subsections of this section’’. of enactment of the Kids First Act. women under a waiver of such plan for the (2) Section 2104(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(C) NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR ANY NEW preceding fiscal year to the sum of such pro- 1397 dd(f)) is amended by striking ‘‘The’’ and NONPREGNANT ADULT ENROLLEES OR FOR SUCH jected expenditures for all States for such inserting ‘‘Subject to subsection (e)(2), the’’. ENROLLEES WHO NO LONGER SATISFY INCOME preceding fiscal year, multiplied by the ap- SEC. 4. LIMITATIONS ON MATCHING RATES FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.—Payment shall plicable percentage weight assigned under POPULATIONS OTHER THAN LOW-IN- COME CHILDREN OR PREGNANT not be made under this section for child subparagraph (B). health assistance or other health benefits ‘‘(iv) The ratio of the actual expenditures WOMEN COVERED THROUGH A SEC- TION 1115 WAIVER. coverage provided under the State child for targeted low-income children under the (a) LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS.—Section health plan or under a waiver under section State child health plan and pregnant women 2105(c) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1115 for any of the following: under a waiver of such plan for the second 1397ee(c)) is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(i) PARENTS OR CARETAKER RELATIVES preceding fiscal year to the sum of such ac- the following new paragraph: UNDER A SECTION 1115 WAIVER APPROVED AFTER tual expenditures for all States for such sec- ‘‘(8) LIMITATIONS ON MATCHING RATE FOR THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THE STATE CHIL- ond preceding fiscal year, multiplied by the POPULATIONS OTHER THAN TARGETED LOW-IN- DREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAU- applicable percentage weight assigned under COME CHILDREN OR PREGNANT WOMEN COVERED THORIZATION OF 2007.—A nonpregnant parent subparagraph (B). THROUGH A SECTION 1115 WAIVER.—For child or a nonpregnant caretaker relative of a tar- ‘‘(B) ASSIGNMENT OF WEIGHTS.—For each of health assistance or health benefits coverage geted low-income child under a waiver, ex- fiscal years 2008 through 2012, the following furnished in any fiscal year beginning with perimental, pilot, or demonstration project percentage weights shall be applied to the fiscal year 2008: that is approved on or after the date of en- ratios determined under subparagraph (A) ‘‘(A) FMAP APPLIED TO PAYMENTS FOR COV- actment of the Kids First Act. for each such fiscal year: ERAGE OF CHILDREN OR PREGNANT WOMEN COV- ‘‘(ii) PARENTS, CARETAKER RELATIVES, AND ‘‘(i) 40 percent for the ratio determined ERED THROUGH A SECTION 1115 WAIVER EN- NONPREGNANT CHILDLESS ADULTS WHOSE FAM- under subparagraph (A)(i). ‘‘(ii) 5 percent for the ratio determined ROLLED IN THE STATE CHILD HEALTH PLAN ON ILY INCOME EXCEEDS THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY under subparagraph (A)(ii). THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THE KIDS FIRST LEVEL SPECIFIED UNDER A SECTION 1115 WAIVER ‘‘(iii) 50 percent for the ratio determined ACT AND WHOSE GROSS FAMILY INCOME IS DE- APPROVED PRIOR TO THE STATE CHILDREN’S under subparagraph (A)(iii). TERMINED TO EXCEED THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZA- ‘‘(iv) 5 percent for the ratio determined LEVEL SPECIFIED FOR A TARGETED LOW-INCOME TION OF 2007.—Any nonpregnant parent or a under subparagraph (A)(iv). CHILD.—Notwithstanding subsections nonpregnant caretaker relative of a targeted ‘‘(C) DETERMINATION OF PROJECTED AND AC- (b)(1)(B) and (d) of section 2110, in the case of low-income child whose family income ex- TUAL EXPENDITURES.—For purposes of sub- any individual described in subsection (c) of ceeds the income eligibility level referred to paragraph (A): section 105 of the Kids First Act who the in subparagraph (B)(i), and any nonpregnant ‘‘(i) PROJECTED EXPENDITURES.—The pro- State elects to continue to provide child childless adult whose family income exceeds jected expenditures described in clauses (i) health assistance for under the State child the income eligibility level referred to in and (iii) of such subparagraph with respect health plan in accordance with the require- subparagraph (B)(ii). to a fiscal year shall be determined on the ments of such subsection, the Federal med- ‘‘(iii) NONPREGNANT CHILDLESS ADULTS, basis of amounts reported by States to the ical assistance percentage (as determined PARENTS, OR CARETAKER RELATIVES NOT EN- Secretary on the May 15th submission of under section 1905(b) without regard to ROLLED UNDER A SECTION 1115 WAIVER ON THE Form CMS–37 and Form CMS–21B submitted clause (4) of such section) shall be sub- DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THE STATE CHILDREN’S not later than June 30th of the fiscal year stituted for the enhanced FMAP under sub- HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZA- preceding such year. section (a)(1) with respect to such assistance. TION OF 2007.—Any nonpregnant parent or a ‘‘(ii) ACTUAL EXPENDITURES.—The actual ‘‘(B) FMAP APPLIED TO PAYMENTS ONLY FOR nonpregnant caretaker relative of a targeted expenditures described in clause (iv) of such NONPREGNANT CHILDLESS ADULTS AND PAR- low-income child who is not enrolled in the

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STANDARDIZATION OF DETERMINATION ROLLMENT CAMPAIGN.—An amount equal to 10 health plan under a section 1115 waiver, ex- OF FAMILY INCOME. percent of such amounts for the fiscal year perimental, pilot, or demonstration project (a) ELIGIBILITY BASED ON GROSS INCOME.— shall be used by the Secretary for expendi- referred to in subparagraph (B)(ii)(I) on such (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 2110 of the Social tures during the fiscal year to carry out a date. Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj) is amended by national enrollment campaign in accordance ‘‘(D) DEFINITION OF CARETAKER RELATIVE.— adding at the end the following new sub- with subsection (g). In this subparagraph, the term ‘caretaker section: ‘‘(b) AWARD OF GRANTS.— relative’ has the meaning given that term ‘‘(d) STANDARDIZATION OF DETERMINATION ‘‘(1) PRIORITY FOR AWARDING.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In awarding grants for purposes of carrying out section 1931. OF FAMILY INCOME.—A State shall determine ‘‘(E) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in family income for purposes of determining under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give this paragraph shall be construed as imply- income eligibility for child health assistance priority to eligible entities that— ‘‘(i) propose to target geographic areas ing that payments for coverage of popu- or other health benefits coverage under the with high rates of— lations for which the Federal medical assist- State child health plan (or under a waiver of ance percentage (as so determined) is to be ‘‘(I) eligible but unenrolled children, in- such plan under section 1115) solely on the cluding such children who reside in rural substituted for the enhanced FMAP under basis of the gross income (as defined by the subsection (a)(1) in accordance with this areas; or Secretary) of the family.’’. ‘‘(II) racial and ethnic minorities and paragraph are to be made from funds other (2) PROHIBITION ON WAIVER OF REQUIRE- health disparity populations, including those than the allotments determined for a State MENTS.—Section 2107(f) (42 U.S.C. 1397gg(f)), proposals that address cultural and lin- under section 2104.’’. as amended by section 5(a), is amended by guistic barriers to enrollment; and (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section adding at the end the following new para- ‘‘(ii) submit the most demonstrable evi- 2105(a)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 graph: dence required under paragraphs (1) and (2) U.S.C. 1397dd(a)(1)) is amended, in the matter ‘‘(4) The Secretary may not approve a of subsection (c). preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘or waiver, experimental, pilot, or demonstra- ‘‘(B) 10 PERCENT SET ASIDE FOR OUTREACH TO subsection (c)(8)’’ after ‘‘subparagraph (B)’’. tion project with respect to a State after the INDIAN CHILDREN.—An amount equal to 10 SEC. 5. PROHIBITION ON NEW SECTION 1115 date of enactment of the Kids First Act that percent of the funds appropriated under sub- WAIVERS FOR COVERAGE OF would waive or modify the requirements of section (f) for a fiscal year shall be used by ADULTS OTHER THAN PREGNANT section 2110(d) (relating to determining in- WOMEN. the Secretary to award grants to Indian come eligibility on the basis of gross income) Health Service providers and urban Indian (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2107(f) of the So- and regulations promulgated to carry out organizations receiving funds under title V cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397gg(f)) is such requirements.’’. amended— of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (b) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 90 days (1) by striking ‘‘, the Secretary’’; and in- (25 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.) for outreach to, and after the date of enactment of this Act, the serting ‘‘: enrollment of, children who are Indians. Secretary of Health and Human Services ‘‘(1) The Secretary’’; and ‘‘(2) 2-YEAR AVAILABILITY.—A grant award- shall promulgate interim final regulations (2) by adding at the end the following new ed under this section for a fiscal year shall defining gross income for purposes of section paragraphs: remain available for expenditure through the ‘‘(2) The Secretary may not approve, ex- 2110(d) of the Social Security Act, as added end of the succeeding fiscal year. ‘‘(c) APPLICATION.—An eligible entity that tend, renew, or amend a waiver, experi- by subsection (a). (c) APPLICATION TO CURRENT ENROLLEES.— desires to receive a grant under subsection mental, pilot, or demonstration project with The interim final regulations promulgated (a) shall submit an application to the Sec- respect to a State after the date of enact- under subsection (b) shall not be used to de- retary in such form and manner, and con- ment of the Kids First Act that would allow termine the income eligibility of any indi- taining such information, as the Secretary funds made available under this title to be vidual enrolled in a State child health plan may decide. Such application shall include— used to provide child health assistance or under title XXI of the Social Security Act on (1) evidence demonstrating that the entity other health benefits coverage for any other the date of enactment of this Act before the includes members who have access to, and adult other than a pregnant woman whose date on which such eligibility of the indi- credibility with, ethnic or low-income popu- family income does not exceed the income vidual is required to be redetermined under lations in the communities in which activi- eligibility level specified for a targeted low- the plan as in effect on such date. In the case ties funded under the grant are to be con- income child in that State under a waiver or of any individual enrolled in such plan on ducted; project approved as of such date. ‘‘(2) evidence demonstrating that the enti- ‘‘(3) The Secretary may not approve, ex- such date who, solely as a result of the appli- cation of subsection (d) of section 2110 of the ty has the ability to address barriers to en- tend, renew, or amend a waiver, experi- rollment, such as lack of awareness of eligi- mental, pilot, or demonstration project with Social Security Act (as added by subsection (a)) and the regulations promulgated under bility, stigma concerns and punitive fears as- respect to a State after the date of enact- sociated with receipt of benefits, and other ment of the Kids First Act that would waive subsection (b), is determined to be ineligible for child health assistance under the State cultural barriers to applying for and receiv- or modify the requirements of section ing child health assistance or medical assist- 2105(c)(8).’’. child health plan, a State may elect, subject to substitution of the Federal medical assist- ance; (b) CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR COV- ance percentage for the enhanced FMAP ‘‘(3) specific quality or outcomes perform- ERAGE OF PREGNANT WOMEN.—Section 2106 of ance measures to evaluate the effectiveness the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ff) is under section 2105(c)(8)(A) of the Social Se- curity Act (as added by section 4(a)), to con- of activities funded by a grant awarded amended by adding at the end the following under this section; and new subsection: tinue to provide the individual with such as- sistance for so long as the individual other- ‘‘(4) an assurance that the eligible entity ‘‘(f) NO AUTHORITY TO COVER PREGNANT shall— WOMEN THROUGH STATE PLAN.—For purposes wise would be eligible for such assistance and the individual’s family income, if deter- ‘‘(A) conduct an assessment of the effec- of this title, a State may provide assistance tiveness of such activities against the per- to a pregnant woman under the State child mined under the income and resource stand- ards and methodologies applicable under the formance measures; health plan only— ‘‘(B) cooperate with the collection and re- State child health plan on September 30, ‘‘(1) by virtue of a waiver under section porting of enrollment data and other infor- 2007, would not exceed the income eligibility 1115; or mation in order for the Secretary to conduct level applicable to the individual under the ‘‘(2) through the application of sections such assessments. State child health plan. 457.10, 457.350(b)(2), 457.622(c)(5), and ‘‘(C) in the case of an eligible entity that is 457.626(a)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regu- SEC. 7. GRANTS FOR OUTREACH AND ENROLL- not the State, provide the State with enroll- lations (as in effect on the date of enactment MENT. ment data and other information as nec- of the Kids First Act).’’. (a) GRANTS.—Title XXI of the Social Secu- essary for the State to make necessary pro- (c) ASSURANCE OF NOTICE TO AFFECTED EN- rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.) is amended jections of eligible children and pregnant ROLLEES.—The Secretary of Health and by adding at the end the following: women. Human Services shall establish procedures to ‘‘SEC. 2111. GRANTS TO IMPROVE OUTREACH AND ‘‘(d) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—Federal ensure that States provide adequate public ENROLLMENT. funds awarded under this section shall be notice for parents, caretaker relatives, and ‘‘(a) OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT GRANTS; used to supplement, not supplant, non-Fed- nonpregnant childless adults whose eligi- NATIONAL CAMPAIGN.— eral funds that are otherwise available for bility for child health assistance or health ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—From the amounts ap- activities funded under this section. benefits coverage under a waiver under sec- propriated for a fiscal year under subsection ‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: tion 1115 of the Social Security Act will be (f), subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary ‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘eligible terminated as a result of the amendments shall award grants to eligible entities to con- entity’ means any of the following:

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Such campaign may include— ‘‘(I) the marginal premium cost to pur- ‘‘(F) A faith-based organization or con- ‘‘(1) the establishment of partnerships with chase family coverage through the employer sortia, to the extent that a grant awarded to the Secretary of Education and the Sec- is less than the State cost of providing child such an entity is consistent with the require- retary of Agriculture to develop national health assistance through the State child ments of section 1955 of the Public Health campaigns to link the eligibility and enroll- health plan for all the children in the family Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x–65) relating to a ment systems for the assistance programs who are targeted low-income children; or grant award to non-governmental entities. each Secretary administers that often serve ‘‘(II) the marginal premium cost between ‘‘(G) An elementary or secondary school. the same children; individual coverage and purchasing family ‘‘(H) A national, local, or community-based ‘‘(2) the integration of information about coverage through the employer is not great- public or nonprofit private organization, in- the programs established under this title and er than 175 percent of the cost to the State cluding organizations that use community title XIX in public health awareness cam- to provide child health assistance through health workers or community-based doula paigns administered by the Secretary; the State child health plan for a targeted programs. ‘‘(3) increased financial and technical sup- low-income child. ‘‘HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANS IN- ‘‘(2) FEDERAL HEALTH SAFETY NET ORGANI- port for enrollment hotlines maintained by CLUDED.—The term ‘qualified employer spon- ZATION.—The term ‘Federal health safety net the Secretary to ensure that all States par- sored coverage’ includes a high deductible organization’ means— ticipate in such hotlines; health plan (as defined in section 223(c)(2) of ‘‘(A) a Federally-qualified health center (as ‘‘(4) the establishment of joint public the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) purchased defined in section 1905(l)(2)(B)); awareness outreach initiatives with the Sec- through a health savings account (as defined ‘‘(B) a hospital defined as a dispropor- retary of Education and the Secretary of under section 223(d) of such Code). tionate share hospital for purposes of section Labor regarding the importance of health in- surance to building strong communities and ‘‘(C) PREMIUM ASSISTANCE SUBSIDY.— 1923; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In this paragraph, the the economy; ‘‘(C) a covered entity described in section term ‘premium assistance subsidy’ means, 340B(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act ‘‘(5) the development of special outreach materials for Native Americans or for indi- with respect to a targeted low-income child, (42 U.S.C. 256b(a)(4)); and the amount equal to the difference between ‘‘(D) any other entity or consortium that viduals with limited English proficiency; and ‘‘(6) such other outreach initiatives as the the employee contribution required for en- serves children under a federally-funded pro- rollment only of the employee under quali- gram, including the special supplemental nu- Secretary determines would increase public awareness of the programs under this title fied employer sponsored coverage and the trition program for women, infants, and chil- employee contribution required for enroll- dren (WIC) established under section 17 of and title XIX.’’. (b) NONAPPLICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE EX- ment of the employee and the child in such the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. PENDITURES CAP.—Section 2105(c)(2) of the coverage, less any applicable premium cost- 1786), the head start and early head start pro- Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(c)(2)) is sharing applied under the State child health grams under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. amended by adding at the end the following: plan, subject to the annual aggregate cost- 9801 et seq.), the school lunch program estab- ‘‘(C) NONAPPLICATION TO EXPENDITURES FOR sharing limit applied under section lished under the Richard B. Russell National OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT.—The limitation 2103(e)(3)(B). School Lunch Act, and an elementary or sec- under subparagraph (A) shall not apply with ‘‘(ii) STATE PAYMENT OPTION.—Subject to ondary school. respect to expenditures for outreach activi- clause (iii), a State may provide a premium ‘‘(3) INDIANS; INDIAN TRIBE; TRIBAL ORGANI- ties under section 2102(c)(1), or for enroll- assistance subsidy directly to an employer or ZATION; URBAN INDIAN ORGANIZATION.—The ment activities, for children eligible for as reimbursement to an employee for out-of- terms ‘Indian’, ‘Indian tribe’, ‘tribal organi- child health assistance under the State child pocket expenditures. zation’, and ‘urban Indian organization’ have health plan or medical assistance under the ‘‘(iii) REQUIREMENT FOR DIRECT PAYMENT TO the meanings given such terms in section 4 State plan under title XIX.’’. EMPLOYEE.—A state shall not pay a premium of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act assistance subsidy directly to the employee, (25 U.S.C. 1603). SEC. 8. IMPROVED STATE OPTION FOR OFFERING PREMIUM ASSISTANCE FOR COV- unless the State has established procedures ‘‘(4) COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER.—The ERAGE THROUGH PRIVATE PLANS. to ensure that the targeted low-income child term ‘community health worker’ means an (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2105(c) of the So- on whose behalf such payments are made are individual who promotes health or nutrition cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee(c)), as actually enrolled in the qualified employer- within the community in which the indi- amended by section 4(a) is amended by add- sponsored coverage. vidual resides— ing at the end the following: ‘‘(iv) TREATMENT AS CHILD HEALTH ASSIST- ‘‘(A) by serving as a liaison between com- ‘‘(9) ADDITIONAL STATE OPTION FOR OFFER- ANCE.—Expenditures for the provision of pre- munities and health care agencies; ING PREMIUM ASSISTANCE.— mium assistance subsidies shall be consid- ‘‘(B) by providing guidance and social as- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the suc- ered child health assistance described in sistance to community residents; ceeding provisions of this paragraph, a State paragraph (1)(C) of subsection (a) for pur- ‘‘(C) by enhancing community residents’ may elect to offer a premium assistance sub- poses of making payments under that sub- ability to effectively communicate with sidy (as defined in subparagraph (C)) for section. health care providers; qualified employer sponsored coverage (as ‘‘(v) STATE OPTION TO REQUIRE ACCEPTANCE ‘‘(D) by providing culturally and linguis- defined in subparagraph (B)) to all targeted OF SUBSIDY.—A State may condition the pro- tically appropriate health or nutrition edu- low-income children who are eligible for vision of child health assistance under the cation; child health assistance under the plan and State child health plan for a targeted low-in- ‘‘(E) by advocating for individual and com- have access to such coverage in accordance come child on the receipt of a premium as- munity health or nutrition needs; and with the requirements of this paragraph. sistance subsidy for enrollment in qualified ‘‘(F) by providing referral and followup ‘‘(B) QUALIFIED EMPLOYER SPONSORED COV- employer-sponsored coverage if the State de- services. ERAGE.— termines the provision of such a subsidy to ‘‘(f) APPROPRIATION.— ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In this paragraph, the be more cost-effective in accordance with ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is appropriated, term ‘qualified employer sponsored coverage’ subparagraph (B)(ii). out of any money in the Treasury not other- means a group health plan or health insur- ‘‘(vi) NOT TREATED AS INCOME.—Notwith- wise appropriated, for the purpose of award- ance coverage offered through an employer standing any other provision of law, a pre- ing grants under this section— that is— mium assistance subsidy provided in accord- ‘‘(A) $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 ‘‘(I) substantially equivalent to the bene- ance with this paragraph shall not be treated and 2009; fits coverage in a benchmark benefit pack- as income to the child or the parent of the ‘‘(B) $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 age described in section 2103(b) or bench- child for whom such subsidy is provided. and 2011; and mark-equivalent coverage that meets the re- ‘‘(D) NO REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLE- ‘‘(C) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2012. quirements of section 2103(a)(2); MENTAL COVERAGE FOR BENEFITS AND ADDI- ‘‘(2) GRANTS IN ADDITION TO OTHER AMOUNTS ‘‘(II) made similarly available to all of the TIONAL COST-SHARING PROTECTION PROVIDED PAID.—Amounts appropriated and paid under employer’s employees and for which the em- UNDER THE STATE CHILD HEALTH PLAN.—

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‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A State that elects the ‘‘(i) include on any application or enroll- (1) in subsection (a)(7), by striking ‘‘section option to provide a premium assistance sub- ment form for child health assistance a no- 1919(g)(3)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (h)’’; sidy under this paragraph shall not be re- tice of the availability of premium assist- (2) in subsection (a)(2)(D) by inserting ‘‘, quired to provide a targeted low-income ance subsidies for the enrollment of targeted subject to subsection (g)(3)(C) of such sec- child enrolled in qualified employer-spon- low-income children in qualified employer tion’’ after ‘‘as are attributable to State ac- sored coverage with supplemental coverage sponsored coverage; tivities under section 1919(g)’’; and for items or services that are not covered, or ‘‘(ii) provide, as part of the application and (3) by adding after subsection (g) the fol- are only partially covered, under the quali- enrollment process under the State child lowing new subsection: fied employer-sponsored coverage or cost- health plan, information describing the ‘‘(h) REDUCTION IN PAYMENTS FOR ADMINIS- sharing protection other than the protection availability of such subsidies and how to TRATIVE COSTS TO PREVENT DUPLICATION OF required under section 2103(e)(3)(B). elect to obtain such a subsidy; and PAYMENTS UNDER TITLE IV.—Beginning with ‘‘(ii) NOTICE OF COST-SHARING REQUIRE- ‘‘(iii) establish such other procedures as the calendar quarter commencing October 1, MENTS.—A State shall provide a targeted the State determines necessary to ensure 2007, the Secretary shall reduce the amount low-income child or the parent of such a that parents are informed of the availability paid to each State under subsection (a)(7) for child (as appropriate) who is provided with a of such subsidies under the State child each quarter by an amount equal to 1/4 of the premium assistance subsidy in accordance health plan.’’. annualized amount determined for the Med- with this paragraph with notice of the cost- (b) APPLICATION TO MEDICAID.—Section 1906 icaid program under section 16(k)(2)(B) of the sharing requirements and limitations im- of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396e) is Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. posed under the qualified employer-spon- amended by inserting after subsection (c) the 2025(k)(2)(B)).’’. sored coverage in which the child is enrolled following: SEC. 12. EFFECTIVE DATE. upon the enrollment of the child in such cov- ‘‘(d) The provisions of section 2105(c)(9) (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (b), erage and annually thereafter. shall apply to a child who is eligible for med- the amendments made by this Act shall take ‘‘ (iii) RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS.—A ical assistance under the State plan in the effect as if enacted on October 1, 2007. State may require a parent of a targeted same manner as such provisions apply to a (b) DELAY IF STATE LEGISLATION RE- low-income child that is enrolled in qualified targeted low-income child under a State QUIRED.—In the case of a State child health employer-sponsored coverage to bear the re- child health plan under title XXI. Section plan under title XXI of the Social Security sponsibility for keeping track of out-of-pock- 1902(a)(34) shall not apply to a child who is Act or a waiver of such plan under section et expenditures incurred for cost-sharing im- provided a premium assistance subsidy under 1115 of such Act which the Secretary of posed under such coverage and to notify the the State plan in accordance with the pre- Health and Human Services determines re- State when the limit on such expenditures ceding sentence.’’. quires State legislation (other than legisla- imposed under section 2103(e)(3)(B) has been SEC. 9. TREATMENT OF UNBORN CHILDREN. tion appropriating funds) in order for the reached for a year from the effective date of (a) CODIFICATION OF CURRENT REGULA- plan or waiver to meet the additional re- enrollment for such year. TIONS.—Section 2110(c)(1) of the Social Secu- quirements imposed by the amendments ‘‘(iv) STATE OPTION FOR REIMBURSEMENT.—A rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(1)) is amended by made by this Act, the State child health plan State may retroactively reimburse a parent striking the period at the end and inserting or waiver shall not be regarded as failing to of a targeted low-income child for out-of- the following: ‘‘, and includes, at the option comply with the requirements of such title pocket expenditures incurred after reaching of a State, an unborn child. For purposes of XXI solely on the basis of its failure to meet the 5 percent cost-sharing limitation im- the previous sentence, the term ‘unborn such additional requirements before the first posed under section 2103(e)(3)(B) for a year. child’ means a member of the species Homo day of the first calendar quarter beginning ‘‘(E) 6-MONTH WAITING PERIOD REQUIRED.—A sapiens, at any stage of development, who is after the close of the first regular session of State shall impose at least a 6-month wait- carried in the womb.’’. the State legislature that begins after the ing period from the time an individual is en- (b) CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING COVERAGE date of the enactment of this Act. For pur- rolled in private health insurance prior to OF MOTHERS.—Section 2103 (42 U.S.C. 1397cc) poses of the previous sentence, in the case of the provision of a premium assistance sub- is amended by adding at the end the fol- a State that has a 2–year legislative session, sidy for a targeted low-income child in ac- lowing new subsection: each year of such session shall be deemed to cordance with this paragraph. ‘‘(g) CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING AUTHORITY be a separate regular session of the State ‘‘(F) NON-APPLICATION OF WAITING PERIOD TO PROVIDE POSTPARTUM SERVICES AND MA- legislature. FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE STATE MEDICAID PLAN (c) CONTINGENT EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SCHIP TERNAL HEALTH CARE.—Any State that pro- OR THE STATE CHILD HEALTH PLAN.—A tar- vides child health assistance to an unborn FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.—Notwith- geted low-income child provided a premium child under the option described in section standing any other provision of law, if funds assistance subsidy in accordance with this 2110(c)(1) may— are appropriated under any law (other than paragraph who loses eligibility for such sub- ‘‘(1) continue to provide such assistance to this Act) to provide allotments to States sidy shall not be treated as having been en- the mother, as well as postpartum services, under title XXI of the Social Security Act rolled in private health insurance coverage through the end of the month in which the for all (or any portion) of fiscal year 2008— for purposes of applying any waiting period (1) any amounts that are so appropriated 60–day period (beginning on the last day of imposed under the State child health plan or that are not so allotted and obligated before pregnancy) ends; and the State plan under title XIX for the enroll- ‘‘(2) in the interest of the child to be born, the date of the enactment of this Act are re- ment of the child under such plan. have flexibility in defining and providing scinded; and ‘‘(G) ASSURANCE OF SPECIAL ENROLLMENT (2) any amount provided for such title XXI services to benefit either the mother or un- PERIOD UNDER GROUP HEALTH PLANS IN CASE allotments to a State under this Act (and born child consistent with the health of OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PREMIUM SUBSIDY ASSIST- the amendments made by this Act) for such both.’’. ANCE.—No payment shall be made under sub- fiscal year shall be reduced by the amount of section (a) for amounts expended for the pro- SEC. 10. 50 PERCENT MATCHING RATE FOR ALL such appropriations so allotted and obligated MEDICAID ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. vision of premium assistance subsidies under before such date. this paragraph unless a State provides assur- Section 1903(a) of the Social Security Act f ances to the Secretary that the State has in (42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (2); effect laws requiring a group health plan, a (2) by redesignating paragraph (3)(E) as STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED health insurance issuer offering group health paragraph (2) and re-locating and indenting BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS insurance coverage in connection with a it appropriately; By Mr. AKAKA. (for himself and group health plan, and a self-funded health (3) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by plan, to permit an employee who is eligible, Mr. BROWN): redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subpara- S. 2160. A bill to amend title 38, but not enrolled, for coverage under the graphs (A) and (B), and indenting them ap- terms of the plan (or a child of such an em- propriately; United States Code, to establish a pain ployee if the child is eligible, but not en- (4) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4); care initiative in health care facilities rolled, for coverage under such terms) to en- (5) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘which are of the Department of Veterans Affairs, roll for coverage under the terms of the plan attributable to the offering, arranging, and and for other purposes; to the Com- if the employee’s child becomes eligible for a furnishing’’ and inserting ‘‘which are for the premium assistance subsidy under this para- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. medical assistance costs of furnishing’’; Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, today I, graph. (6) by striking paragraph (6); ‘‘(H) NO EFFECT ON PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (7) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘subject to along with my colleague Senator PREMIUM ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.—Nothing in section 1919(g)(3)(B)’’; and BROWN, introduce legislation that this paragraph shall be construed as limiting (8) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (7) would enhance VA’s pain management the authority of a State to offer premium as- as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively. program. It is estimated that nearly 30 sistance under section 1906, a waiver de- SEC. 11. REDUCTION IN PAYMENTS FOR MED- percent of Americans, that is some 86 scribed in paragraph (2)(B) or (3), a waiver ICAID ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS TO million people, suffer from chronic or approved under section 1115, or other author- PREVENT DUPLICATION OF SUCH ity in effect on June 28, 2007. PAYMENTS UNDER TANF. acute pain every year. A recent study ‘‘(I) NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY.—A State Section 1903 of the Social Security Act (42 conducted by VA researchers in Con- shall— U.S.C. 1396b) is amended— necticut found that nearly 50 percent

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(2) Methods of modern warfare, including 73 of title 38, United States Code, is amended age, it is also a growing problem the use of improvised explosive devices, by adding at the end the following new sec- among younger veterans who have been produce substantial numbers of battlefield tion: injured in the wars in Iraq and Afghan- casualties with significant damage to both ‘‘§ 7330A. Program of research and training istan. Many of these veterans are com- the central and peripheral nervous systems. on acute and chronic pain ing home with severe injuries, often (3) The successes of military health care, ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall traumatic brain injuries, that require both on and off the battlefield, result in high carry out within the Medical and Prosthetic intensive rehabilitation. In some cases, survival rates of severely injured military Research Service of the Veterans Health Ad- these younger veterans will have to personnel who will be afflicted with signifi- ministration a program of research and cant pain disorders on either an acute or training on acute and chronic pain. live with the long-term effects of their chronic basis. injuries, of which pain is a large and ‘‘(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the pro- (4) Failure to treat pain appropriately at gram shall include the following: debilitating part. the time of transition from receipt of care ‘‘(1) To identify research priorities most Pain management is an area of from the Department of Defense to receipt of relevant to the treatment of the types of health care that by many accounts is care from the Department of Veterans Af- acute and chronic pain suffered by veterans. not yet up to par, in both the private fairs contributes to the development of long- ‘‘(2) To promote, conduct, and coordinate and public sectors. The bill we are in- term chronic pain syndromes, in some cases research in accordance with such research troducing would enhance VA’s pain accompanied by long-term mental health priorities— management program on a national, and substance use disorders. ‘‘(A) through the facilities and programs of (5) Pain is a leading cause of short-term system-wide level, by requiring VA to the Department; and and long-term disability among veterans. ‘‘(B) in cooperation with other agencies, establish a pain care initiative at every (6) The Department of Veterans Affairs has institutions, and organizations, including VA health care facility. Every hospital implemented important pain care programs the Department of Defense. and clinic would be required to employ at some facilities and in some areas, but ‘‘(3) To educate and train health care per- a professionally recognized pain assess- comprehensive pain care is not consistently sonnel of the Department with respect to the ment tool or process, and ensure that provided on a uniform basis throughout the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and man- every patient who is determined to be health care system of the Department to all agement of acute and chronic pain. in chronic or acute pain is treated ap- patients in need of such care. ‘‘(c) DESIGNATION OF CENTERS.—(1) The Sec- (7) Inconsistent and ineffective pain care retary shall designate an appropriate num- propriately. provided by the Department of Veterans Af- The profile of a veteran in pain is ber of facilities of the Department as cooper- fairs leads to pain-related impairments, oc- ative centers for research and education on often times different than that of his cupational disability, and medical and men- pain. Each such center shall be designated or her counterpart in the private sec- tal complications for veterans with acute with a focus on research and training on one tor. For example, veterans suffering and chronic pain, with long-term costs for or more of the following: from chronic pain are more likely to be the health care and disability systems of the ‘‘(A) Acute pain. receiving treatment for other problems Department and for society at large. ‘‘(B) Chronic pain. including depression, substance abuse, (8) Research, diagnosis, treatment, and ‘‘(C) A research priority identified under management of acute and chronic pain for subsection (b)(1). alcoholism, or post traumatic stress veterans constitute health care priorities of disorder. Understanding and treating ‘‘(2) The Secretary shall designate at least the United States. one of the centers designated under para- their pain must be a priority, and this SEC. 3. PAIN CARE INITIATIVE IN DEPARTMENT graph (1) as a lead center for research on bill will help VA enhance the depart- OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH pain attributable to central and peripheral ment’s existing pain management pro- CARE FACILITIES. nervous system damage commonly associ- gram. (a) REQUIREMENT.—Subchapter II of chap- ated with the battlefield injuries char- VA’s current pain management ef- ter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is acteristic of modern warfare. forts are worthwhile, but are unfortu- amended by adding at the end the following ‘‘(3) The Secretary shall designate one of nately not adequate to meet the all of new section: the centers designated under paragraph (1) as the needs of veterans. Pain manage- ‘‘§ 1720F. Pain care the lead center for coordinating the pain care research activities of the centers des- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ment in VA continues to be relatively ignated under this subsection. The functions decentralized and unstandardized. carry out at each health care facility of the Department an initiative on pain care. of such center shall be the following: Some VA medical centers have adopted ‘‘(A) To review and evaluate periodically ‘‘(b) ELEMENTS.—The initiative at each successful approaches and procedures health care facility of the Department shall the research of the centers designated under to deal with pain, while others have ensure that each individual receiving treat- this subsection and to ensure that such re- been less active. Fortunately, VA has ment in such health care facility receives search is conducted in accordance with the begun the work of identifying profes- the following: research priorities identified pursuant to sional talent and developing ideas that ‘‘(1) An assessment for pain at the time of subsection (b)(1). ‘‘(B) To collect and disseminate the results provide the groundwork of an effective admission or initial treatment, and periodi- cally thereafter, using a professionally rec- of the research of the centers designated pain management program. This bill under this subsection. would build upon that foundation and ognized pain assessment tool or process. ‘‘(2) Appropriate pain care consistent with ‘‘(C) To develop and disseminate edu- help ensure that these ideas become recognized means for assessment, diagnosis, cational materials and products— practice. treatment, and management of acute and ‘‘(i) to enhance the assessment, diagnosis, This bill provides us with an oppor- chronic pain, including when appropriate, ac- treatment, and management of acute and tunity to help the thousands of vet- cess to specialty pain management serv- chronic pain by the health care professionals erans who are living in pain each and ices.’’. and facilities of the Veterans Health Admin- istration; and (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of every day. I urge all of my colleagues ‘‘(ii) for veterans suffering from acute or sections at the beginning of such chapter is to support this legislation. chronic pain and their families. amended by inserting after the item relating I ask unanimous consent that the ‘‘(d) AWARD OF FUNDING.—Centers des- to section 1720E the following new item: text of the bill be printed in the ignated under subsection (c) may compete RECORD. ‘‘1720F. Pain care.’’. for the award of funding from amounts ap- There being no objection, the text of (c) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Secretary of propriated to the Department each fiscal the bill was ordered to be printed in Veterans Affairs shall ensure that the pain year for medical and prosthetics research. the RECORD, as follows: care initiatives required by section 1720F of ‘‘(e) NATIONAL OVERSIGHT.—The Under Sec- title 38, United States Code, as added by sub- retary of Health shall designate an appro- S. 2160 section (a), are implemented at all health priate officer— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- care facilities of the Department of Veterans ‘‘(1) to oversee the operation of the centers resentatives of the United States of America in affairs by not later than— designated under subsection (c); and Congress assembled, (1) January 1, 2008, in the case of inpatient ‘‘(2) to review and evaluate periodically the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. care; and performance of such centers.’’. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterans (2) January 1, 2009, in the case of out- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of Pain Care Act of 2007’’. patient care. sections at the beginning of such chapter is

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:35 Nov 30, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\S15OC7.REC S15OC7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE S12872 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2007 amended by inserting after the item relating quality mental health services at VA and in the future. To that end, this leg- to section 7330 the following new item: facilities and in their communities. islation sets up a mental health re- ‘‘7330A. Program of research and training on The bill also looks to the future. Our search program based on the successful acute and chronic pain.’’. legislation has eleven core provisions. I pediatric oncology model. We are pro- posing a network of sites with ade- By Mr. AKAKA: will highlight some of them: S. 2162. a Bill to improve the treat- First, VA medical centers would be quate patient flow and clinical and re- ment and services provided by the De- required to offer a minimum range of search expertise. The goal is to pro- partment of Veterans Affairs to vet- services for veterans in need of help to mote rapid progress from research to erans with post-traumatic stress dis- overcome their substance use dis- therapeutic advancement and effective order and substance use disorders, and orders. It would require programs to treatments for PTSD and PTSD in the for other purposes; to the Committee prevent relapse and to provide medical presence of a substance use disorder. An aggressive mental health agenda on Veterans’ Affairs. treatments to reduce cravings for alco- Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, today I hol and drugs, among others. Many VA for veterans begins by providing VA introduce comprehensive legislation to facilities have some of these programs with financial support. Our comprehen- improve the capacity of the Depart- but there is no universal minimum. sive legislation authorizes the creation ment of Veterans Affairs to care for We know that there are large num- of new programs and expansion of ex- veterans with invisible wounds. bers of veterans suffering with a ter- isting ones. While these changes For too many veterans, returning rible confluence of substance use dis- amount to significant new funding, home from battle will not bring an end orders and other mental health dis- every dollar was included in our Com- to conflict. They will return home, but orders. The bill would require that mittee’s Views and Estimates Letter to the war will follow them in their both issues be treated by a well-quali- the Budget Committee. The Committee hearts and minds. Just as we support fied team of health professionals who on Veterans’ Affairs requested a $700 our troops as they fight in Iraq and Af- would treat the disorders concurrently. million dollar increase in fiscal year ghanistan, we must support them when To ensure that innovative mental 2008 for mental health programs, and they return from war marked by their health services are tailored to indi- the full Senate supported this level in the final budget resolution. A similar service. Invisible wounds are com- vidual communities, the legislation level of funding was supported by the plicated and wide-ranging, and our so- would create grants to enhance pro- full Senate in the VA appropriation lutions must rise to the challenge. grams and fill holes. VA facilities What do we know about the scope of would compete for grants for various bill. I urge all of my colleagues to support the problem? A March 2007 study pub- purposes, from increasing weekend and this innovative and comprehensive leg- lished in the Archives of Internal Medi- evening hours to creating programs islation, which will bring hope and cine reported that more than one-third which encourage urgent care physi- progress to many veterans suffering of war veterans who have served in ei- cians, who are often gateways for new from invisible wounds. ther Iraq or Afghanistan are suffering patients, to quickly refer those whom from various mental ailments, includ- they believe may have a mental health By Mr. INHOFE (for himself and disorder. ing post-traumatic stress disorder, anx- Mr. COCHRAN): iety, depression, substance use disorder Veterans with debilitating mental S. 2164. A bill to establish a Science and other problems. According to the health issues, including substance use and Technology Scholarship Program study, a disproportionate number of disorder and PTSD, may need inpatient to award scholarships to recruit and young soldiers suffer mental health care. VA has moved rapidly to reduce prepare students for careers in the Na- problems. their inpatient mental health capacity, tional Weather Service and in National There is no question that action is but there is no doubt that inpatient Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- needed. One in five Iraq War veterans stays are necessary for many veterans. tion marine research, atmospheric re- are likely to develop PTSD, as studies This legislation would require the VA search, and satellite programs and for have estimated, and this is but one as- Secretary to designate six inpatient fa- other purposes; to the Committee on pect of the mental health challenges cilities to provide recovery services for Commerce, Science, and Transpor- faced by veterans. veterans with comorbid PTSD and sub- tation. We also know that veterans suffering stance use disorders. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, today I from physical and mental wounds use The legislation would also require a introduce the NOAA Scholarship Act of drugs and alcohol to assuage their comprehensive review of VA’s residen- 2007 with my colleague from Mis- pain. Experts believe that stress is the tial mental health facilities. This pro- sissippi, Senator COCHRAN. This bill number one cause of drug abuse, and of vision stems directly from the hearing provides a scholarship program for relapse to drug abuse. Mr. President, 60 testimony of Tony Bailey, whose son promising students who seek to pursue to 80 percent of Vietnam veterans who suffered from PTSD and substance an education in a relevant field of have sought PTSD treatment have al- abuse. Tony’s son, Justin, died while in study and commit to work for a branch cohol use disorders. VA has been deal- a VA domiciliary. He overdosed on of the National Oceanic Atmospheric ing with substance abuse issues for dec- medications provided to him by VA. Administration, NOAA, including the ades, but much remains to be done. Residential facilities are a necessary National Weather Service, upon grad- On April 25, 2007, I chaired a Com- part of VA’s effort to treat mental uation. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing on health problems and they must be up Few can contend with the fact that veterans’ mental health concerns and to par. there is a shortage of American stu- on VA’s response. We heard heart- It has been made clear to me, by dents devoting themselves to the study wrenching testimony from the wit- mental health experts and veterans ex- of science, math and engineering. How- nesses. Randall Omvig spoke of his periencing mental health problems, ever, the demand for trained individ- son’s suicide upon returning from Iraq. that families need to be much more in- uals in these professions is rising. In Tony Bailey spoke of his son’s struggle volved in the care of their loved ones. order to achieve their missions, Fed- with substance abuse, and of his death. Families are suffering in much the eral organizations like NOAA require a Patrick Campbell shared his own expe- same way that veterans themselves are cadre of young talent to enter the rience with PTSD and the experiences suffering. They must have access to workforce with training in fields like of his close friends. Witnesses urged us care which will aid in the effective meteorology, hydrology, and oceanog- to learn, and they urged us to act. treatment and rehabilitation of a vet- raphy. The provisions of this bill are a di- eran. An existing provision of law al- In my great State of Oklahoma, we rect outgrowth of that hearing and the lows such care for family members. Our know the importance of NOAA, and testimony given by those who have suf- legislation simply restates this law and particularly the study of meteorology. fered with mental health issues, and by clarifies the type of services to which Two weeks ago, I met with a group of their family members. family members should have access. Fire Marshalls who informed me that This bill addresses the immediate Finally, our goal is to define the best there are more declared natural disas- needs of veterans by ensuring high possible treatments for veterans now ters per capita in Oklahoma than in

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As Oklahomans, we know that Norman, Oklahoma and elsewhere, to proposed academic program leading to a de- having accurate and timely reporting attain its mission. gree in a program or field of study on the list of atmospheric changes can mean the On September 17, 2007, the House of made available under subsection (d). difference between life and death. Representatives passed identical legis- (2) DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY.—An indi- It is no surprise, then, that the Uni- lation, H.R. 1657, by a vote of 360–16. I vidual may not receive a scholarship under versity of Oklahoma, OU, has devel- request that the Senate move quickly the scholarship program for more than 4 aca- oped an exceptional program for the demic years, unless the Administrator on this bill. grants a waiver. study of meteorology. The OU School Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- (3) SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT.—The dollar of Meteorology is the largest meteor- sent that the text of the bill be printed amount of a scholarship under the scholar- ology program in the nation, with over in the RECORD. ship program for an academic year shall be 320 undergraduate students and 80 grad- There being no objection, the text of determined under regulations issued by the uate students. It ranks first in the Na- the bill was ordered to be printed in Administrator, but may not exceed the cost tion in severe storms and mesoscale re- the RECORD, as follows: of attendance, as described in paragraph (4). (4) AUTHORIZED USES.—A scholarship pro- search and is among the top seven me- S. 2164 vided under the scholarship program may be teorology programs in the country. OU Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- expended for tuition, fees, and other author- President David Boren, my predecessor resentatives of the United States of America in ized expenses as established by the Adminis- in the Senate, targets the OU School of Congress assembled, trator by regulation. Meteorology to become the leading SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (5) CONTRACTS REGARDING DIRECT PAYMENTS radar meteorology program in the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘NOAA TO INSTITUTIONS.—The Administrator may world. Scholarship Act of 2007’’. enter into a contractual agreement with an The OU School of Meteorology is for- SEC. 2. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLAR- institution of higher education under which SHIP PROGRAM. tunate to have a state of the art facil- the amounts provided for a scholarship under (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.— this section for tuition, fees, and other au- ity in the recently constructed Na- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator is au- thorized expenses are paid directly to the in- tional Weather Center. In this 244,000 thorized to establish a Science and Tech- stitution with respect to which the scholar- square foot structure, federal, state, nology Scholarship Program to award schol- ship is provided. and OU organizations partner together arships to individuals to recruit and prepare (f) PERIOD OF OBLIGATED SERVICE.— to better understand weather events students for careers in the National Weather (1) DURATION OF SERVICE.—Except as pro- occurring in the atmosphere. The re- Service and in Administration marine re- vided in subsection (h)(2), the period of serv- search that occurs in this center is search, atmospheric research, and satellite ice for which an individual shall be obligated programs. to serve as an employee of the Administra- truly groundbreaking. The scientists (2) COMPETITIVE PROCESS.—Individuals tion shall be 24 months for each academic who work at NWC, many of them work- shall be selected to receive scholarships year for which a scholarship under the schol- ing with NOAA, have expertise in se- under the scholarship program through a arship program is provided. vere weather, local and regional cli- competitive process primarily on the basis of (2) SCHEDULE FOR SERVICE.— mate, numerical modeling, hydrology, academic merit, with consideration given to (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in and radar meteorology. Their work is financial need and the goal of promoting the subparagraph (B), obligated service under both abstract and tangible, using the- participation of individuals described in sec- paragraph (1) shall begin not later than 60 days after the individual obtains the edu- ory and advanced scientific research to tion 33 or 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a or cational degree for which the scholarship improve the lives of individuals in 1885b) in the scholarship program. was provided. Oklahoma and around the world. (3) SERVICE AGREEMENTS.—To carry out the (B) DEFERRAL.—The Administrator may The National Weather Center is the scholarship program, the Administrator defer the obligation of an individual to pro- home of many notable achievements. shall enter into contractual agreements with vide a period of service under paragraph (1) if NWC scientists were able to dem- individuals selected under paragraph (2) the Administrator determines that such a onstrate that the Doppler weather under which the individuals agree to serve as deferral is appropriate. The Administrator radar can be useful in detecting torna- full-time employees of the Administration, shall prescribe the terms and conditions does, hail, and other severe weather for the period described in subsection (f)(1), under which a service obligation may be de- ferred through regulation. events. Using the Doppler radar, they in positions needed by the Administration in fields described in paragraph (1) and for (g) PENALTIES FOR BREACH OF SCHOLARSHIP have developed numerical forecasting which the individuals are qualified, in ex- AGREEMENT.— models for government and industry change for receiving a scholarship. (1) FAILURE TO COMPLETE ACADEMIC TRAIN- applications. The scientists at NWC are (b) SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY.—In order to ING.—Scholarship recipients who fail to also known for taking risks to discover be eligible to participate in the scholarship maintain a high level of academic standing, new and improved ways of collecting program, an individual shall— as defined by the Administrator by regula- data and making observations; for ex- (1) be enrolled or accepted for enrollment tion, who are dismissed from their edu- as a full-time student at an institution of cational institutions for disciplinary rea- ample, they can be credited with show- sons, or who voluntarily terminate academic ing the effectiveness of rapidly higher education in an academic program or field of study described in the list made training before graduation from the edu- deployable, truck-mounted radars that available under subsection (d); cational program for which the scholarship they drive into the middle of fierce (2) be a citizen or permanent resident of was awarded, shall be in breach of their con- storms. the United States; and tractual agreement and, in lieu of any serv- It is with the first-hand knowledge of (3) at the time of the initial scholarship ice obligation arising under such agreement, the important work of the National award, not be an employee (as that term is shall be liable to the United States for re- Weather Service and the National Oce- defined in section 2105 of title 5, United payment not later than 1 year after the date anic Atmospheric Administration’s re- States Code) of the United States. of default of all scholarship funds paid to them and to the institution of higher edu- search in marine research, atmospheric (c) APPLICATION REQUIRED.—An individual seeking a scholarship under the scholarship cation on their behalf under the agreement, research, and satellite programs that I program shall submit an application to the except as provided in subsection (h)(2). The introduce this bill. The NOAA Scholar- Administrator at such time, in such manner, repayment period may be extended by the ship Act of 2007 will establish a schol- and containing such information, agree- Administrator when determined to be nec- arship program for promising students ments, or assurances as the Administrator essary, as established by regulation. who desire to pursue an education in a may require to carry out this section. (2) FAILURE TO BEGIN OR COMPLETE THE relevant field of study and then serve (d) ELIGIBLE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS.—The SERVICE OBLIGATION OR MEET THE TERMS AND as full-time employees of NOAA at the Administrator shall make publicly available CONDITIONS OF DEFERMENT.—Except as pro- a list of academic programs and fields of vided in subsection (h), an individual who re- completion of their degrees. The stu- study for which scholarships may be utilized ceives a scholarship under the scholarship dents will be required to work for in fields described in subsection (a)(1), and program and who, for any reason, fails to NOAA for 24 months in return for each shall update the list as necessary. begin or complete a service obligation under academic year that a scholarship is (e) SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT.— this section after completion of academic

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Such an individual shall be liable spond to emergency calls nearly once per clared Allamakee, Appanoose, Boone, Cal- to the United States for an amount equal second and dispatch to fire emergencies houn, Cherokee, Davis, Humboldt, Mahaska, to— every 20 seconds; Montgomery, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Union, (A) the total amount received by the indi- Whereas approximately 1,600,000 fires are Van Buren, Wapello, Wayne, Webster, and vidual under the scholarship program; plus reported annually; Winneshiek Counties, Iowa, to be in a state (B) the amount of interest that would have Whereas firefighters respond with courage of disaster as a result of these storms; been earned on such amount, at the max- to all disasters, whether they be acts of ter- Whereas, on August 22, 2007, the Governor imum legal prevailing rate as determined by rorism, natural disasters, or other emer- of Ohio declared Allen, Crawford, Hancock, the Treasurer of the United States, during gencies; Hardin, Putnam, Richland, Seneca, Van the period between the date the amount was Whereas 343 firefighters sacrificed their Wert, and Wyandot Counties, Ohio, to be in awarded to the individual and the date of the lives responding heroically to the events of a state of disaster as a result of these breach of the agreement. September 11, 2001; storms; (h) WAIVER OR SUSPENSION OF OBLIGA- Whereas firefighters from across the Na- Whereas, on August 24, 2007, and in the TION.— tion responded with remarkable selflessness days following, the Governor of Illinois de- (1) DEATH OF INDIVIDUAL.—Any obligation throughout the areas affected by Hurricane clared Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Lake, of an individual incurred under the scholar- Katrina; LaSalle, Kane, Knox, McHenry, Warren, and ship program (or a contractual agreement Whereas 89 firefighters lost their lives in Will Counties, Illinois, to be in a state of dis- thereunder) for service or payment shall be 2006, and over 80,000 were injured in the line aster as a result of these storms; canceled upon the death of the individual. of duty; Whereas President Bush declared 8 coun- (2) IMPOSSIBILITY OR EXTREME HARDSHIP.— Whereas we have honored firefighters for ties in Minnesota, 8 counties in Ohio, 14 The Administrator shall by regulation pro- educating the American public since Presi- counties in Wisconsin, 6 counties in Illinois, vide for the partial or total waiver or suspen- dent Harding declared the first Fire Preven- and 14 counties in Iowa to be major disaster sion of any obligation of service or payment tion Week in 1922; areas as a result of these storms, and indi- incurred by an individual under the scholar- Whereas the National Fire Protection As- viduals and families, State and local Govern- ship program (or a contractual agreement sociation has designated the week of October ments, and certain private nonprofit organi- thereunder) whenever compliance by the in- 7-13, 2007 as Fire Prevention Week; and zations in these areas became eligible for in- dividual is impossible or would involve ex- Whereas educating Americans on methods dividual or public Federal disaster assistance treme hardship to the individual, or if en- of fire prevention and escape planning con- or both; forcement of such obligation with respect to tinues to be a priority for all firefighters: Whereas numerous individuals and entities the individual would be contrary to the best Now, therefore, be it have selflessly and heroically given of them- interests of the United States. Resolved, That the Senate— selves and their resources to aid in the dis- SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. (1) supports the work of firefighters to edu- aster relief efforts; and In this Act: cate and protect the Nation’s communities; Whereas the catastrophic injury, death, (a) ADMINISTRATION.—The term ‘‘Adminis- and and damage in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, tration’’ means the National Oceanic and At- (2) supports the goals and ideals of Fire Ohio, and Wisconsin would have been even mospheric Administration. Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2007, as des- worse in the absence of local relief efforts: (b) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- ignated by the National Fire Protection As- Now, therefore, be it trator’’ means the Under Secretary for sociation. Resolved, That the Senate— Oceans and Atmosphere of the Department (1) expresses heartfelt sympathy for the f of Commerce. victims of the devastating thunderstorms (c) COST OF ATTENDANCE.—The term ‘‘cost SENATE RESOLUTION 346—EX- that caused severe flooding during August of attendance’’ has the meaning given that PRESSING HEARTFELT SYM- 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Min- term in section 472 of the Higher Education PATHY FOR THE VICTIMS OF nesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin; Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087ll). (2) conveys gratitude to the local, State, (d) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The THE DEVASTATING THUNDER- STORMS THAT CAUSED SEVERE and Federal officials and emergency per- term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has sonnel who responded swiftly to the crisis, the meaning given that term in section FLOODING DURING AUGUST 2007 including emergency management teams in 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 IN THE STATES OF ILLINOIS, each of the affected States, Michael Chertoff, U.S.C. 1001(a)). IOWA, MINNESOTA, OHIO, AND Secretary of Homeland Security, and David (e) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.—The term WISCONSIN, AND FOR OTHER Paulison, Administrator of the Federal ‘‘scholarship program’’ means the Science Emergency Management Agency; and Technology Scholarship Program estab- PURPOSES (3) recognizes the generous and selfless lished under section 2(a). Mr. COLEMAN (for himself, Ms. support of citizens, local businesses, the f KLOBUCHAR, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. GRASSLEY, American Red Cross, the United Way, Catho- Mr. HARKIN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. VOINOVICH, SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS lic Charities, and the Salvation Army; and Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. KOHL, and Mr. (4) reaffirms support for helping the vic- OBAMA) submitted the following resolu- tims of the flooding rebuild their homes and SENATE RESOLUTION 345—SUP- tion; which was referred to the Com- lives. PORTING THE WORK OF FIRE- mittee on the Judiciary: f S. RES. 346 FIGHTERS TO EDUCATE AND AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROTECT THE NATION’S COMMU- Whereas, during August 2007, severe thun- PROPOSED NITIES, AND THE GOALS AND derstorms were responsible for bringing as SA 3270. Mr. SHELBY submitted an amend- IDEALS OF FIRE PREVENTION much as 18 inches of torrential rain to parts of the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, ment intended to be proposed by him to the WEEK, OCTOBER 7–13, 2007, AS Ohio, and Wisconsin, resulting in dev- bill H.R. 3093, making appropriations for the DESIGNATED BY THE NATIONAL astating floods; Departments of Commerce and Justice, and FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Whereas these storms tragically took the Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal lives of 14 people; year ending September 30, 2008, and for other Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. DODD, purposes; which was ordered to lie on the Mr. BIDEN, and Mr. MCCAIN) submitted Whereas these storms injured countless other people, damaged or destroyed thou- table. the following resolution; which was SA 3271. Mr. SHELBY submitted an amend- sands of homes, and devastated businesses ment intended to be proposed by him to the considered and agreed to: and institutions; S. RES. 345 bill H.R. 3093, supra. Whereas, on August 21, 2007, the Governor SA 3272. Mr. SHELBY submitted an amend- Whereas firefighters have maintained their of Minnesota declared Fillmore, Houston, ment intended to be proposed by him to the dedication to the health and safety of the Steele, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona Coun- bill H.R. 3093, supra. American public since the first American ties, Minnesota, to be in a state of disaster SA 3273. Mr. SHELBY submitted an amend- fire departments were organized in the colo- as a result of these storms, and subsequently ment intended to be proposed by him to the nial era; Dodge and Jackson Counties, Minnesota, re- bill H.R. 3093, supra. Whereas today’s firefighters provide a mul- ceived a Federal major disaster declaration SA 3274. Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. titude of services, including emergency med- as well; SMITH, and Ms. COLLINS) submitted an ical services, special rescue response, haz- Whereas, on August 20 and 21, 2007, the amendment intended to be proposed by her ardous material and terrorism response, and Governor of Wisconsin declared Crawford, La to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- public safety education; Crosse, Richland, Sauk, and Vernon Coun- dered to lie on the table.

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SA 3275. Mr. LEVIN submitted an amend- bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie amendment SA 3274 submitted by Ms. CANT- ment intended to be proposed by him to the on the table. WELL (for herself, Mr. SMITH, and Ms. COL- bill H.R. 3093, supra. SA 3298. Mr. KERRY (for himself and Mr. LINS) and intended to be proposed to the bill SA 3276. Mr. DORGAN (for himself, Mr. GRAHAM) submitted an amendment intended H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie on GRASSLEY, and Mr. DURBIN) submitted an to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, the table. amendment intended to be proposed by him supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. f to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- SA 3299. Mr. KERRY (for himself and Mr. dered to lie on the table. KENNEDY) submitted an amendment intended TEXT OF AMENDMENTS SA 3277. Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. SES- to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, SIONS, and Mr. DEMINT) submitted an amend- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. Mr. SHELBY submitted an ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3300. Mrs. MCCASKILL (for herself, Mr. SA 3270. bill H.R. 3093, supra. DOMENICI, and Mr. INOUYE) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by SA 3278. Mr. STEVENS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- propriations for the Departments of to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- dered to lie on the table. Commerce and Justice, and Science, dered to lie on the table. SA 3301. Mrs. BOXER submitted an amend- and Related Agencies for the fiscal SA 3279. Mr. KYL submitted an amend- ment intended to be proposed by her to the ment intended to be proposed by him to the year ending September 30, 2008, and for bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie other purposes; which was ordered to bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. on the table . SA 3302. Mrs. CLINTON submitted an lie on the table; as follows: SA 3280. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her On 88, line 1, strike ‘‘$625,000,000’’ and all amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- that follows through line 2 and insert the fol- to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- dered to lie on the table. lowing: ‘‘$645,000,000 shall not be available dered to lie on the table. SA 3303. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an for obligation until the following fiscal year SA 3281. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her and, notwithstanding any other provision of amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- this Act, the amount appropriated to the to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- dered to lie on the table. State Criminal Alien Assistance Program is dered to lie on the table. SA 3304. Mrs. BOXER submitted an amend- reduced by $20,000,000.’’ SA 3282. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an ment intended to be proposed by her to the amendment intended to be proposed by him bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 3271. Mr. SHELBY submitted an to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- on the table. amendment intended to be proposed by dered to lie on the table. SA 3305. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- SA 3283. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her propriations for the Departments of amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- Commerce and Justice, and Science, to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- dered to lie on the table. dered to lie on the table. and Related Agencies for the fiscal SA 3306. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an year ending September 30, 2008, and for SA 3284. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- other purposes; as follows: to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- dered to lie on the table. On page 30 line 4 strike the ‘‘.’’ and insert dered to lie on the table. SA 3307. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an ‘‘: Provided, That within 200 days of enact- SA 3285. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her ment of this Act, the Inspector General shall amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- conduct an audit and issue a report to the to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- dered to lie on the table. Committees on Appropriations of all ex- dered to lie on the table. SA 3308. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an penses of the legislative and public affairs of- SA 3286. Mr. DEMINT submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed by her fices at each location of the Justice Depart- ment intended to be proposed by him to the to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- ment, it’s bureaus and agencies, including bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie dered to lie on the table. but not limited to every field office and on the table. SA 3309. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an headquarters component; the audit shall in- SA 3287. Mr. VITTER submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed by her clude any and all expenses related to these ment intended to be proposed by him to the to the bill H.R. 3093, supra. activities.’’ bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 3310. Ms. MIKULSKI (for herself and on the table. Ms. COLLINS) submitted an amendment in- SA 3272. Mr. SHELBY submitted an SA 3288. Mr. SHELBY submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed by ment intended to be proposed by him to the tended to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. bill H.R. 3093, supra. 3093, supra. him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- SA 3311. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an SA 3289. Mr. DEMINT submitted an amend- propriations for the Departments of ment intended to be proposed by him to the amendment intended to be proposed by her Commerce and Justice, and Science, bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- and Related Agencies for the fiscal on the table. dered to lie on the table. SA 3312. Mr. STEVENS (for himself and year ending September 30, 2008, and for SA 3290. Mr. SMITH submitted an amend- other purposes; as follows: ment intended to be proposed by him to the Mr. INOUYE) submitted an amendment in- bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie tended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. On page 18 line 13 strike the ‘‘.’’ and insert on the table. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie on the the following: ‘‘: Provided, That of the amounts provided SA 3291. Mr. KYL submitted an amend- table. to the Secretary within this account, ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3313. Mrs. DOLE submitted an amend- $10,000,000 shall not become available for ob- bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie ment intended to be proposed by her to the ligation until the Secretary certifies to the on the table. bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 3292. Mr. KYL submitted an amend- on the table. Committees on Appropriations that the Bu- ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3314. Mr. SUNUNU (for himself, Ms. reau of the Census has followed, and met all bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie SNOWE, and Mr. GREGG) submitted an amend- best practices, and all Office of Management on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the and Budget guidelines related to information SA 3293. Ms. SNOWE submitted an amend- bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie technology projects: Provided further, That ment intended to be proposed by her to the on the table. the Secretary, within 120 days of enactment bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 3315. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- of this Act, shall provide a report to the on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the Committees on Appropriations that audits SA 3294. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie and evaluates all decision documents and ex- ment intended to be proposed by him to the on the table. penditures by the Bureau of the Census as bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 3316. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- they relate to the 2010 Census: Provided fur- on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the ther, That the Secretary, within 120 days of SA 3295. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie the enactment of this Act, shall provide a re- ment intended to be proposed by him to the on the table. port to Congress that is publicly available on bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 3317. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- the Bureau’s website on the steps that the on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the Census Bureau will take to allow citizens the SA 3296. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- bill H.R. 3093, supra. opportunity to complete the decennial cen- ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3318. Mr. COBURN submitted an sus and the American Community Survey bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie amendment intended to be proposed by him over the Internet.’’ on the table. to the bill H.R. 3093, supra. SA 3297. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- SA 3319. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an SA 3273. Mr. SHELBY submitted an ment intended to be proposed by him to the amendment intended to be proposed to amendment intended to be proposed by

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On page 69 line 13 after the second ‘‘.’’ theft crimes; and This title may be cited as the ‘‘Restitution strike all through page 70 line 10 and insert: (7) the advisability of establishing a pass- for Victims of Crime Act of 2007’’. ‘‘Of the funds appropriated in this Act for word-protected electronic clearinghouse Subtitle A—Collection of Restitution the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Sen- within the Department of Justice for Fed- SEC. 721. SHORT TITLE. tinel program, $25,000,000 shall not be avail- eral, State, and local law enforcement agen- This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Collec- able for obligation until 60 days after the cies to— tion of Restitution Improvement Act of Committees on Appropriations receive from (A) share information on crimes involving 2007’’. the Federal Bureau of Investigation a report both methamphetamine and the commission on the results of a completed integrated of identity theft; SEC. 722. PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE AND EN- FORCEMENT OF RESTITUTION. baseline review for that program: Provided, (B) create a better understanding of the Section 3664(f) of title 18, United States That the report shall be submitted simulta- correlation between such crimes; and Code, is amended by striking paragraphs (2) neously to the Government Accountability (C) share best practices. Office: Provided further, That the Govern- (b) Not later than 12 months after the date through (4) and inserting the following: ‘‘(C)(i) Each restitution order shall— ment Accountability Office shall review the of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney ‘‘(I) contain information sufficient to iden- Bureau’s performance measurement baseline General shall submit a report to Congress de- tify each victim to whom restitution is for the Sentinel program and shall submit scribing the findings of the study conducted owed; its findings to the Committees on Appropria- under (a). ‘‘(II) require that a copy of the court order tions of the Senate and House of Representa- (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of be sent to each such victim; and tives within 60 days of its receipt of the re- this Act, the amount rescinded for the Work- ‘‘(III) inform each such victim of the obli- port. ing Capital Fund of the Department of Jus- gation to notify the appropriate entities of SEC. 216. None of the funds appropriated in tice under the heading ‘‘GENERAL ADMINIS- this or any other Act shall be obligated for TRATION’’ under the subheading ‘‘WORKING any change in address. ‘‘(ii) It shall be the responsibility of each the initiation of a future phase or increment CAPITAL FUND (RESCISSION)’’ under title VI of victim to whom restitution is owed to notify of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Sen- this Act is increased by $500,000. the Attorney General, or the appropriate en- tinel program until the Attorney General tity of the court, by means of a form to be certifies to the Committees on Appropria- SA 3275. Mr. LEVIN submitted an provided by the Attorney General or the tions that existing phases or increments cur- amendment intended to be proposed by court, of any change in the victim’s mailing rently under contract for development or him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- address while restitution is still owed to the fielding have completed 70 percent of the propriations for the Departments of victim. work for that phase or increment under the Commerce and Justice, and Science, ‘‘(iii) The confidentiality of any informa- performance measurement baseline validated and Related Agencies for the fiscal tion relating to a victim under this subpara- by the integrated baseline review referred to year ending September 30, 2008, and for graph shall be maintained. in SEC. 215 of this Act: Provided, That this re- ‘‘(2) The court shall order that the restitu- striction does not apply to planning and de- other purposes; as follows: tion imposed is due in full immediately upon sign activities for future phases or incre- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- imposition. ments: Provided further, That the Bureau will lowing: SEC. ll. ANNUAL REPORT ON DELAYED BACK- ‘‘(3) The court shall direct the defendant— notify the Committees of any significant ‘‘(A) to make a good-faith effort to satisfy changes to the baseline.’’ GROUND CHECKS. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days the restitution order in the shortest time in which full restitution can be reasonably SA 3274. Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, after the end of each fiscal year, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall made, and to refrain from taking any action Mr. SMITH, and Ms. COLLINS) submitted submit a report to the congressional com- that conceals or dissipates the defendant’s an amendment intended to be proposed mittees listed in subsection (b) that con- assets or income; by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- tains, with respect to the most recently com- ‘‘(B) to notify the court of any change in propriations for the Departments of pleted fiscal year— residence; and Commerce and Justice, and Science, (1) a statistical analysis of the number of ‘‘(C) to notify the United States Attorney and Related Agencies for the fiscal background checks processed and pending, for the district in which the defendant was year ending September 30, 2008, and for including check requests in process at the sentenced of any change in residence, and of time of the report and check requests that any material change in economic cir- other purposes; which was ordered to cumstances that might affect the defend- lie on the table; as follows: have been received but are not yet in proc- ess; ant’s ability to pay restitution. On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert (2) the average time taken to complete ‘‘(4) Compliance with all payment direc- the following: each type of background check; tions imposed under paragraphs (6) and (7) SEC. 217. (a) In addition to any other (3) a description of the efforts and progress shall be prima facie evidence of a good faith amounts otherwise appropriated to the At- made by the Director in addressing any effort under paragraph (3)(A), unless it is torney General under this Act, there is ap- delays in completing such background shown that the defendant has concealed or propriated to the Attorney General, $500,000, checks; and dissipated assets. to conduct a study, in conjunction with (4) a description of the progress that has ‘‘(5) Notwithstanding any other provision other Federal agencies, on— been made in automating files used in the of law, for the purpose of enforcing a restitu- (1) the connection between methamphet- name check process, including investigative tion order, a United States Attorney may re- amine crimes and identity theft crimes, and files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ceive, without the need for a court order, assess the degree of correlation between such (b) RECIPIENTS.—The congressional com- any financial information concerning the de- crimes; mittees listed in this subsection are— fendant obtained by the grand jury that in- (2) how individuals who use methamphet- (1) the Committee on the Judiciary of the dicted the defendant for the crime for which amine and commit identity theft crimes Senate; restitution has been awarded, the United typically obtain the information of the vic- (2) the Committee on Homeland Security States Probation Office, or the Bureau of tim of such crimes; and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; Prisons. A victim may also provide financial (3) how individuals who use methamphet- (3) the Committee on the Judiciary of the information concerning the defendant to the amine and commit identity theft crimes mis- House of Representatives; and United States Attorney. use the information of the victims of such (4) the Committee on Homeland Security ‘‘(6)(A) At sentencing, or at any time prior crimes; of the House of Representatives. to the termination of a restitution obliga- (4) the possible linkages between the sale tion under section 3613 of this title, the court and distribution of methamphetamine, gang SA 3276. Mr. DORGAN (for himself, may— activity, and gang-related crimes, including Mr. GRASSLEY, and Mr. DURBIN) sub- ‘‘(i) impose special payment directions whether there is an increase in gang-related mitted an amendment intended to be upon the defendant or modify such direc- crime with respect to identity theft; proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, tions; or (5) the needs of Federal, State, local, and ‘‘(ii) direct the defendant to make a single, tribal law enforcement to pursue and pros- making appropriations for the Depart- lump sum payment, partial payments at ecute methamphetamine crimes related to ments of Commerce and Justice, and specified intervals, in-kind payments, or a identity theft and whether any changes are Science, and Related Agencies for the combination of payments at specified inter- needed to Federal law; fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, vals and in-kind payments.

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‘‘(B) The period of time over which sched- States to continue its investigation of the ‘‘(G) PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY.—The uled payments are established for purposes defendant’s financial circumstances, conduct court may enter a restraining order or in- of this paragraph shall be the shortest time discovery, record a lien, or seek any injunc- junction, require the execution of a satisfac- in which full payment reasonably can be tion or other relief from the court.’’. tory performance bond, or take any other ac- made. SEC. 723. IMPOSITION OF CRIMINAL FINES AND tion to preserve the availability of property ‘‘(C) In-kind payments may be in the form PAYMENT DIRECTIONS. for payment of the fine or assessment. of the return of property, replacement of Subsection 3572(d) of title 18, United States ‘‘(6) CONSIDERATIONS.—In determining property, or, if the victim agrees, services Code, is amended to read as follows: whether to impose or modify special pay- rendered to the victim or a person or organi- ‘‘(d) PAYMENT.— ment directions, the court may consider— zation other than the victim. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The court shall order ‘‘(A) the need to satisfy the fine or assess- ‘‘(D) In ordering restitution, the court may that any fine or assessment imposed be due ment; direct the defendant to— in full immediately upon imposition. ‘‘(B) the financial ability of the defendant; ‘‘(i) repatriate any property that con- ‘‘(2) EFFORTS TO MAKE PAYMENT.—The ‘‘(C) the economic circumstances of the de- stitutes proceeds of the offense of convic- court shall— fendant, including the financial resources tion, or property traceable to such proceeds; ‘‘(A) direct the defendant to make a good- and other assets of the defendant, and wheth- and faith effort to satisfy the fine and assess- er any of those assets are jointly controlled; ‘‘(ii) surrender to the United States, or to ment in the shortest time in which full pay- ‘‘(D) the projected earnings and other in- the victim named in the restitution order, ment can be reasonably made, and to refrain come of the defendant; any interest of the defendant in any non- from taking any action that conceals or dis- ‘‘(E) any financial obligations of the de- exempt asset. sipates the defendant’s assets or income; fendant, including obligations to dependents; ‘‘(B) direct the defendant to notify the ‘‘(E) The court may enter a restraining ‘‘(F) whether the defendant has concealed court of any change in residence; and order or injunction, require the execution of or dissipated assets or income; and ‘‘(C) order the defendant to notify the a satisfactory performance bond, or take any ‘‘(G) any other appropriate circumstances. United States Attorney for the district in other action to preserve the availability of ‘‘(7) USE OF RESOURCES.—Any substantial which the defendant was sentenced of any property for restitution. resources from any source, including inherit- change in residence, and of any material ‘‘(7)(A) In determining whether to impose ance, settlement, or other judgment shall be change in economic circumstances that or modify specific payment directions, the applied to any fine or assessment still owed. might affect the defendant’s ability to pay court may consider— ‘‘(8) NOMINAL PAYMENTS.—If the court finds restitution. ‘‘(i) the need to provide restitution to the that the economic circumstances of the de- victims of the offense; ‘‘(3) GOOD FAITH.—Compliance with all pay- ment directions imposed by paragraphs (5) fendant do not allow the immediate payment ‘‘(ii) the financial ability of the defendant; of any substantial amount of the fine or as- ‘‘(iii) the economic circumstances of the and (6) shall be prima facie evidence of a good faith effort under paragraph (2)(A), un- sessment imposed, the court may direct the defendant, including the financial resources defendant to make nominal payments of not and other assets of the defendant and wheth- less it is shown that the defendant has con- cealed or dissipated assets; less than $100 per year toward the fine or as- er any of those assets are jointly controlled; sessment imposed. ‘‘(iv) the projected earnings and other in- ‘‘(4) ACCESS TO INFORMATION.—Notwith- standing any other provision of law, for the ‘‘(9) INMATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PRO- come of the defendant; GRAM.—Court-imposed special payment di- ‘‘(v) any financial obligations of the de- purpose of enforcing a fine or assessment, a United States Attorney may receive, with- rections shall not limit the ability of the At- fendant, including obligations to dependents; torney General to maintain an Inmate Fi- ‘‘(vi) whether the defendant has concealed out the need for a court order, any financial information concerning the defendant ob- nancial Responsibility Program that encour- or dissipated assets or income; and ages sentenced inmates to meet their legiti- ‘‘(vii) any other appropriate cir- tained by a grand jury, the United States Probation Office, or the Bureau of Prisons. mate financial obligations. cumstances. ‘‘(10) ENFORCEMENT.— ‘‘(B) Any substantial resources from any ‘‘(5) PAYMENT SCHEDULE.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—At sentencing, or at any ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The ability of the Attor- source, including inheritance, settlement, or ney General to enforce the fines and assess- other judgment, shall be applied to any out- time prior to the termination of a restitu- tion obligation under section 3613 of this ment ordered under paragraph (1) shall not standing restitution obligation. be limited by an appeal, or the possibility of ‘‘(8)(A) If the court finds that the economic title, the court may— ‘‘(i) impose special payment directions a correction, modification, amendment, ad- circumstances of the defendant do not allow justment, or reimposition of a sentence, un- the payment of any substantial amount as upon the defendant or modify such direc- tions; or less the court expressly so orders, for good restitution, the court may direct the defend- cause shown and stated on the record. ant to make nominal payments of not less ‘‘(ii) direct the defendant to make a single, ‘‘(B) EXCEPTIONS.—Absent exceptional cir- than $100 per year toward the restitution ob- lump sum payment, or partial payments at specified intervals. cumstances, as determined by the court, an ligation. order limiting enforcement of a fine or as- ‘‘(B) Any money received from the defend- ‘‘(B) PERIOD OF TIME.—The period of time sessment shall— ant under subparagraph (A) shall be dis- over which scheduled payments are estab- ‘‘(i) require the defendant to deposit, in the bursed so that any outstanding assessment lished for purposes of this paragraph shall be registry of the district court, any amount of imposed under section 3013 is paid first in the shortest time in which full payment can the fine or assessment that is due; full. reasonably be made. ‘‘(ii) require the defendant to post a bond ‘‘(9) Court-imposed special payment direc- ‘‘(C) REPATRIATION.—The court may direct or other security to ensure payment of the tions shall not limit the ability of the Attor- the defendant to repatriate any property fine or assessment that is due; or ney General to maintain an Inmate Finan- that constitutes proceeds of the offense of ‘‘(iii) impose additional restraints upon the cial Responsibility Program that encourages conviction, or property traceable to such defendant to prevent the defendant from sentenced inmates to meet their legitimate proceeds. transferring or dissipating assets. financial obligations. ‘‘(D) SURRENDER.—In ordering restitution, ‘‘(10)(A) The ability of the Attorney Gen- the court may direct the defendant to sur- ‘‘(C) OTHER ACTIVITIES.—No order described eral to enforce restitution obligations or- render to the United States any interest of in subparagraph (B) shall restrain the ability dered under paragraph (2) shall not be lim- the defendant in any non-exempt asset. of the United States to continue its inves- ited by appeal, or the possibility of a correc- ‘‘(E) THIRD PARTIES.—If the court directs tigation of the defendant’s financial cir- tion, modification, amendment, adjustment, the defendant to repatriate or surrender any cumstances, conduct discovery, record a lien, or reimposition of a sentence, unless the property in which it appears that any person or seek any injunction or other relief from court expressly so orders for good cause other than the defendant may have a legal the court. shown and stated on the record. interest— ‘‘(11) SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.—The require- ‘‘(B) Absent exceptional circumstances, as ‘‘(i) the court shall take such action as is ments of this subsection shall apply to the determined by the court, an order limiting necessary to protect such third party inter- imposition and enforcement of any assess- the enforcement of restitution obligations est; and ment imposed under section 3013 of this shall— ‘‘(ii) may direct the United States to ini- title.’’. ‘‘(i) require the defendant to deposit, in the tiate any ancillary proceeding to determine SEC. 724. COLLECTION OF UNPAID FINES OR RES- registry of the district court, any amount of such third party interests in accordance with TITUTION. the restitution that is due; the procedures specified in section 413(n) of Section 3612(b) of title 18, United States ‘‘(ii) require the defendant to post a bond the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. Code, is amended to read as follows: or other security to ensure payment of the 853(n)). ‘‘(b) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN JUDG- restitution that is due; or ‘‘(F) EXCLUSIVITY OF REMEDY.—Except as MENT; JUDGMENT TO BE TRANSMITTED TO THE ‘‘(iii) impose additional restraints upon the provided in this section, no person may com- ATTORNEY GENERAL.— defendant to prevent the defendant from mence an action against the United States ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A judgment or order im- transferring or dissipating assets. concerning the validity of the party’s alleged posing, modifying, or remitting a fine or res- ‘‘(C) No order described in subparagraph interest in the property subject to repara- titution order of more than $100 shall in- (B) shall restrain the ability of the United tion or surrender. clude—

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‘‘(A) the name, social security account Subtitle B—Preservation of Assets for ‘‘(3) HEARING.— number, mailing address, and residence ad- Restitution ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the court determines dress of the defendant; SEC. 741. SHORT TITLE. that the defendant has satisfied the require- ‘‘(B) the docket number of the case; This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Preser- ments of paragraph (2), it may hold a hearing ‘‘(C) the original amount of the fine or res- vation of Assets for Restitution Act of 2007’’. to determine whether there is probable cause titution order and the amount that is due SEC. 742. AMENDMENTS TO THE MANDATORY to believe that the defendant, if convicted, and unpaid; VICTIMS RESTITUTION ACT. will be ordered to satisfy an order of restitu- ‘‘(D) payment orders and directions im- (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 232 of title 18, tion for an offense punishable by imprison- posed under section 3572(d) and section 3664(f) United States Code, is amended by inserting ment for more than 1 year, and that the of this title; and after section 3664 the following: seized or restrained property may be needed ‘‘(E) a description of any modification or ‘‘§ 3664A. Preservation of assets for restitu- to satisfy such restitution order. remission. tion ‘‘(B) PROBABLE CAUSE.—If the court finds ‘‘(2) TRANSMITTAL OF COPIES.—Not later probable cause under subparagraph (A), the ‘‘(a) PROTECTIVE ORDERS TO PRESERVE AS- than 10 days after entry of the judgment or protective order shall remain in effect. SETS.— order described in paragraph (1), the court ‘‘(C) NO PROBABLE CAUSE.—If the court ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Upon the Government’s shall transmit a certified copy of the judg- finds under subparagraph (A) that no prob- ex parte application and a finding of prob- ment or order to the Attorney General.’’. able cause exists as to some or all of the able cause to believe that a defendant, if SEC. 725. ATTORNEY’S FEES FOR VICTIMS. property, or determines that more property convicted, will be ordered to satisfy an order (a) ORDER OF RESTITUTION.—Section 3663(b) has been seized and restrained than may be of restitution for an offense punishable by of title 18, United States Code, is amended— needed to satisfy a restitution order, it shall imprisonment for more than 1 year, the (1) in paragraph (1)— modify the protective order to the extent court— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or’’ necessary to release the property that should at the end; ‘‘(A) shall— not have been restrained. ‘‘(i) enter a restraining order or injunction; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as ‘‘(4) REBUTTAL.—If the court conducts an subparagraph (C); ‘‘(ii) require the execution of a satisfactory evidentiary hearing under paragraph (3), the (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the performance bond; or court shall afford the Government an oppor- following: ‘‘(iii) take any other action necessary to tunity to present rebuttal evidence and to ‘‘(B) reimburse the victim for attorneys’ preserve the availability of any property cross-examine any witness that the defend- fees reasonably incurred in an attempt to re- traceable to the commission of the offense ant may present. trieve damaged, lost, or destroyed property charged; and ‘‘(5) PRETRIAL HEARING.—In any pretrial (which shall not include payment of salaries ‘‘(B) if it determines that it is in the inter- hearing on a protective order issued under of Government attorneys); or’’; and ests of justice to do so, shall issue any order subsection (a)(1), the court may not enter- (D) in subparagraph (C), as so redesignated necessary to preserve any nonexempt asset tain challenges to the grand jury’s finding of by this subsection, by inserting ‘‘or (B)’’ (as defined in section 3613) of the defendant probable cause regarding the criminal of- after ‘‘subparagraph (A)’’; that may be used to satisfy such restitution fense giving rise to a potential restitution (2) in paragraph (4)— order. order. The court shall ensure that such hear- (A) by inserting ‘‘(including attorneys’ fees ‘‘(2) PROCEDURES.—Applications and orders ings are not used to obtain disclosure of evi- necessarily and reasonably incurred for rep- issued under paragraph (1) shall be governed dence or the identities of witnesses earlier resentation of the victim, which shall not in- by the procedures under section 413(e) of the than required by the Federal Rules of Crimi- clude payment of salaries of Government at- Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 853(e)) nal Procedure or other applicable law. torneys)’’ after ‘‘other expenses related to and in this section. ‘‘(c) THIRD PARTY’S RIGHT TO POST-RE- participation in the investigation or prosecu- ‘‘(3) MONETARY INSTRUMENTS.—If the prop- STRAINT HEARING.— tion of the offense’’; and erty in question is a monetary instrument ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A person other than the (B) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; (as defined in section 1956(c)(5)) or funds in defendant who has a legal interest in prop- (3) in paragraph (5), by striking the period electronic form, the protective order issued erty affected by a protective order issued and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and under paragraph (1) may take the form of a under subsection (a)(1) may move to modify (4) by adding at the end the following: warrant authorizing the Government to seize the order on the grounds that— ‘‘(6) in any case, reimburse the victim for the property and to deposit it into an inter- ‘‘(A) the order causes an immediate and ir- reasonably incurred attorneys’ fees that are est-bearing account in the Registry of the reparable hardship to the moving party; and necessary and foreseeable results of the de- Court in the district in which the warrant ‘‘(B) less intrusive means exist to preserve fendant’s crime (which shall not include pay- was issued, or into another such account the property for the purpose of restitution. ment of salaries of Government attorneys).’’. maintained by a substitute property custo- ‘‘(2) MODIFICATION.—If, after considering (b) MANDATORY RESTITUTION TO VICTIMS OF dian, as the court may direct. any rebuttal evidence offered by the Govern- CERTAIN CRIMES.—Section 3663A(b) of title ‘‘(4) POST-INDICTMENT.—A post-indictment ment, the court determines that the moving 18, United States Code, is amended— protective order entered under paragraph (1) party has made the showings required under (1) in paragraph (1)— shall remain in effect through the conclusion paragraph (1), the court shall modify the (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or’’ of the criminal case, including sentencing order to mitigate the hardship, to the extent at the end; and any post-sentencing proceedings, until that it is possible to do so while preserving (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as seizure or other disposition of the subject the asset for restitution. subparagraph (C); property, unless modified by the court upon ‘‘(3) INTERVENTION.— (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the a motion by the Government or under sub- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in following: section (b) or (c). subparagraph (B) or paragraph (1), a person ‘‘(B) reimburse the victim for attorneys’ ‘‘(b) DEFENDANT’S RIGHT TO A HEARING.— other than a defendant has no right to inter- fees reasonably incurred in an attempt to re- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a vene in the criminal case to object to the trieve damaged, lost, or destroyed property preindictment protective order entered entry of any order issued under this section (which shall not include payment of salaries under subsection (a)(1), the defendant’s right or otherwise to object to an order directing of Government attorneys); or’’; and to a post-restraint hearing shall be governed a defendant to pay restitution. (D) in subparagraph (C), as so redesignated by paragraphs (1)(B) and (2) of section 413(e) ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—If, at the conclusion of by this subsection, by inserting ‘‘or (B)’’ of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. the criminal case, the court orders the de- after ‘‘subparagraph (A)’’; 853(e)). fendant to use particular assets to satisfy an (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and’’ at ‘‘(2) POST-INDICTMENT.—In the case of a order of restitution (including assets that the end; post-indictment protective order entered have been seized or restrained pursuant to (3) in paragraph (4)— under subsection (a)(1), the defendant shall this section) the court shall give persons (A) by inserting ‘‘(including attorneys’ fees have a right to a post-restraint hearing re- other than the defendant the opportunity to necessarily and reasonably incurred for rep- garding the continuation or modification of object to the order on the ground that the resentation of the victim, which shall not in- the order if the defendant— property belonged in whole or in part to the clude payment of salaries of Government at- ‘‘(A) establishes by a preponderance of the third party and not to the defendant, as pro- torneys)’’ after ‘‘other expenses related to evidence that there are no assets, other than vided in section 413(n) of the Controlled Sub- participation in the investigation or prosecu- the restrained property, available to the de- stances Act (21 U.S.C. 853(n)). tion of the offense’’; and fendant to retain counsel in the criminal ‘‘(d) GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE OF ORDER.— (B) by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; case or to provide for a reasonable living al- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A district court of the and’’; and lowance for the necessary expenses of the de- United States shall have jurisdiction to (4) by adding at the end the following: fendant and the defendant’s lawful depend- enter an order under this section without re- ‘‘(5) in any case, reimburse the victim for ents; and gard to the location of the property subject reasonably incurred attorneys’ fees that are ‘‘(B) makes a prima facie showing that to the order. necessary and foreseeable results of the de- there is bona fide reason to believe that the ‘‘(2) OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.—If the fendant’s crime (which shall not include pay- court’s ex parte finding of probable cause property subject to an order issued under ment of salaries of Government attorneys).’’. under subsection (a)(1) was in error. this section is located outside of the United

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:35 Nov 30, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\CRONLINE\2007BA~1\2007NE~2\S15OC7.REC S15OC7 mmaher on MIKETEMP with CONG-REC-ONLINE October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12879 States, the order may be transmitted to the (B) by inserting after ‘‘a statement that SEC. 217. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION central authority of any foreign state for different property may be so exempted with ANALYSIS OF DNA SAMPLES. service in accordance with any treaty or respect to the State in which the debtor re- (a) IN GENERAL.—The amount appropriated other international agreement. sides.]’’’ the following: under the heading ‘‘SALARIES AND EXPENSES ’’ ‘‘(e) NO EFFECT ON OTHER GOVERNMENT AC- ‘‘ ‘[In a criminal action, the statement under the heading ‘‘FEDERAL BUREAU OF IN- TION.—Nothing in this section shall be con- summarizing the types of property that may VESTIGATION’’ under this title is increased by strued to preclude the Government from be exempt shall list only those types of prop- $23,000,000, which shall be used for personnel, seeking the seizure, restraint, or forfeiture erty that may be exempt under section 3613 equipment, build-out/acquisition of space, of assets under the asset forfeiture laws of of title 18.]’’’; and and other resources to be used for the anal- the United States. (C) by inserting after ‘‘You must also send ysis of DNA samples. ‘‘(f) LIMITATION ON RIGHTS CONFERRED.— a copy of your request to the Government at (b) REDUCTIONS.—Notwithstanding any Nothing in this section shall be construed to [address], so the Government will know you other provision of this Act, the amount ap- create any enforceable right to have the want the proceeding to be transferred.’’’ the propriated for the Advanced Technology Pro- Government seek the seizure or restraint of following: gram under the heading ‘‘INDUSTRIAL TECH- property for restitution. ‘‘ ‘If this Notice is issued in conjunction NOLOGY SERVICES ’’ under the heading ‘‘NA- ‘‘(g) RECEIVERS.— with a criminal case, the district court TIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECH- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A court issuing an order where the criminal action is pending may NOLOGY’’ under title I of this Act is reduced under this section may appoint a receiver deny your request for a transfer of this pro- by $23,000,000. under section 1956(b)(4) to collect, marshal, ceeding.’’’. and take custody, control, and possession of (c) ENFORCEMENT.—Section 3202(b) of title SA 3280. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an all assets of the defendant, wherever located, 28, United States Code, is amended— amendment intended to be proposed by that have been restrained in accordance with (1) by inserting after ‘‘a statement that him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- this section. different property may be so exempted with propriations for the Departments of ‘‘(2) DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY.—The re- respect to the State in which the debtor re- sides.]’’’ the following: Commerce and Justice, and Science, ceiver shall have the power to distribute and Related Agencies for the fiscal property in its control to each victim identi- ‘‘ ‘[In a criminal action, the statement fied in an order of restitution at such time, summarizing the types of property that may year ending September 30, 2008, and for and in such manner, as the court may au- be exempt shall list only those types of prop- other purposes; which was ordered to thorize.’’. erty that may be exempt under section 3613 lie on the table; as follows: of title 18.]’’’; and (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The section In the appropriate place, insert the fol- analysis for chapter 232 of title 18, United (2) by inserting after ‘‘you want the pro- lowing: States Code, is amended by inserting after ceeding to be transferred.’’’ the following: ‘‘ ‘If this notice is issued in conjunction SEC. ll. VISAS FOR HIGH ACHIEVING FOREIGN the item relating to section 3664 the fol- with a criminal case, the district court STUDENTS. lowing: where the criminal action is pending may IN GENERAL.—For each fiscal year begin- ‘‘Sec. 3664A. Preservation of assets for res- deny your request for a transfer of this pro- ning after the date of the enactment of this titution.’’. ceeding.’’’. Act, 25,000 of the immigrant visas allocated SEC. 743. AMENDMENTS TO THE ANTI-FRAUD IN- under section 203 (c) of the Immigration and JUNCTION STATUTE. SA 3277. Mr. VITTER (for himself, Nationality Act for Diversity Immigrants Section 1345(a) of title 18, United States Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. DEMINT) sub- shall be made available to aliens seeking im- Code, is amended— migrant visas who: mitted an amendment intended to be (1) are otherwise admissible under the INA; (1) in paragraph (1)— proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘or’’ (2) achieve the highest scores on the Scho- at the end; and making appropriations for the Depart- lastic Aptitude Test or the American College (B) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the ments of Commerce and Justice, and Testing placement exam administered in following: Science, and Related Agencies for the that fiscal year; and ‘‘(D) committing or about to commit a fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, (3) take the exams described in (2) above in Federal offense that may result in an order and for other purposes; as follows: the English language. of restitution;’’; and On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert SA 3281. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an (2) in paragraph (2)— the following: (A) by striking ‘‘a banking violation’’ and SEC. 217. None of the amounts made avail- amendment intended to be proposed by all that follows through ‘‘healthcare offense’’ able in this title under the heading ‘‘COMMU- him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- and inserting ‘‘a violation or offense identi- NITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES’’ may be propriations for the Departments of fied in paragraph (1)’’; and used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Commerce and Justice, and Science, (B) by inserting ‘‘or offense’’ after ‘‘trace- Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant and Related Agencies for the fiscal able to such violation’’. Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373(a)). year ending September 30, 2008, and for SEC. 744. AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL DEBT other purposes; which was ordered to COLLECTION PROCEDURES ACT. SA 3278. Mr. STEVENS submitted an lie on the table; as follows: (a) PROCESS.—Section 3004(b)(2) of title 28, amendment intended to be proposed by United States Code, is amended by inserting him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- On page 32, line 13, strike ‘‘$1,747,822,000: after ‘‘in which the debtor resides.’’ the fol- propriations for the Departments of Provided,’’ and insert ‘‘$2,247,822,000: Provided, lowing: ‘‘In a criminal case, the district That of the total amount appropriated, Commerce and Justice, and Science, $500,000,000 shall be used by the agencies in- court for the district in which the defendant and Related Agencies for the fiscal was sentenced may deny the request.’’. volved in Operation Streamline to incremen- (b) PREJUDGMENT REMEDIES.—Section 3101 year ending September 30, 2008, and for tally expand this program across the entire of title 28, United States Code, is amended— other purposes; which was ordered to southwest border of the United States, be- (1) in subsection (a)(1) by inserting after lie on the table; as follows: ginning with the border sector that had the ‘‘the filing of a civil action on a claim for a At the appropriate place, insert the fol- highest rate of illegal entries during the debt’’ the following: ‘‘or in any criminal ac- lowing: most recent 12-month period: Provided fur- tion where the court may enter an order of SEC. ———. Section 2301 of the Imple- ther, That the amount provided to expand restitution’’; and menting Recommendations of the 9/11 Com- Operation Streamline is designated as an (2) in subsection (d)— mission Act of 2007 (47 U.S.C. 901 note) is emergency requirement pursuant to section (A) by inserting after ‘‘The Government amended by striking ‘‘the ‘Improving Emer- 204 of S. Con. Res. 21 (110th Congress): Pro- wants to make sure [name of debtor] will pay gency Communications Act of 2007’.’’ and in- vided further,’’. if the court determines that this money is serting ‘‘the ‘911 Modernization Act’.’’. owed.’’’ the following: SA 3282. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an ‘‘ ‘In a criminal action, use the following SA 3279. Mr. KYL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by opening paragraph: You are hereby notified amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- that this [property] is being taken by the him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- propriations for the Departments of United States Government [the Govern- propriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, ment], which says that [name of debtor], if Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal convicted, may owe as restitution $ and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for [amount]. The Government says it must take this property at this time because [recite the year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes; which was ordered to pertinent ground or grounds from section other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: 3101(b)]. The Government wants to make lie on the table; as follows: On page 32, line 13, strike ‘‘$1,747,822,000: sure [name of debtor] will pay if the court On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert Provided,’’ and insert ‘‘$2,247,822,000: Provided, determines that restitution is owed.’’’; the following: That of the total amount appropriated,

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Mr. DEMINT submitted an (3) a description of the contracting proce- ther,’’. amendment intended to be proposed by dures relating to that conference or meeting, him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- including— SA 3283. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an (A) whether contracts were awarded on a propriations for the Departments of competitive basis; and amendment intended to be proposed by Commerce and Justice, and Science, (B) a discussion of any cost comparison him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- and Related Agencies for the fiscal conducted by the National Aeronautics and propriations for the Departments of year ending September 30, 2008, and for Space Administration in evaluating poten- Commerce and Justice, and Science, other purposes; which was ordered to tial contractors for any conference or meet- and Related Agencies for the fiscal lie on the table; as follows: ing. year ending September 30, 2008, and for On page 97, between lines 6 and 7, insert other purposes; which was ordered to SA 3289. Mr. DEMINT submitted an the following: amendment intended to be proposed by lie on the table; as follows: SEC. 528. None of the funds made available him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert under this Act may be used to circumvent the following: any statutory or administrative formula- propriations for the Departments of SEC. 217. The Attorney General shall make driven or competitive awarding process to Commerce and Justice, and Science, available $10,000,000 from the Department of award funds to a project in response to a re- and Related Agencies for the fiscal Justice Working Capital Fund to incremen- quest from a Member of Congress (or any em- year ending September 30, 2008, and for tally expand Operation Streamline across ployee of a Member or committee of Con- other purposes; which was ordered to the entire southwest border of the United gress), unless the specific project has been lie on the table, as follows: disclosed in accordance with the rules of the States, beginning with the border sector that On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, insert had the highest rate of illegal entries during Senate or House of Representatives, as appli- cable. the following: the most recent 12-month period. SEC. 528. None of the funds made available under this Act may be used to purchase first SA 3284. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an SA 3287. Mr. VITTER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by class or premium airline travel that would amendment intended to be proposed by not be consistent with sections 301–10.123 and him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- 301–10.124 of title 41 of the Code of Federal propriations for the Departments of propriations for the Departments of Regulations. Commerce and Justice, and Science, Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal and Related Agencies for the fiscal SA 3290. Mr. SMITH submitted an year ending September 30, 2008, and for year ending September 30, 2008, and for amendment intended to be proposed by other purposes; which was ordered to other purposes; which was ordered to him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- lie on the table; as follows: lie on the table; as follows: propriations for the Departments of On page 53, line 11, insert ‘‘, and of which On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert Commerce and Justice, and Science, $10,000,000 shall be used to incrementally ex- the following: and Related Agencies for the fiscal SEC. 217. (a) None of the amounts made pand Operation Streamline across the entire year ending September 30, 2008, and for available in this title under the heading southwest border of the United States, be- other purposes; which was ordered to ‘‘COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES’’ ginning with the border sector that had the lie on the table, as follows: may be used in a subdivision of a State if highest rate of illegal entries during the such subdivision does not comply with sec- On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert most recent 12-month period’’ before the tion 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform the following: semicolon. and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 SEC. 217. ADDITIONAL PROSECUTORS FOR OF- FENSES RELATING TO THE SEXUAL Mr. SESSIONS submitted an U.S.C. 1373(a)). SA 3285. (b) Any amount that is not available for a EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN. amendment intended to be proposed by subdivision of a State under the limitation (a) IN GENERAL.—The amount appropriated him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- set out in subsection (a) shall be made avail- under the heading ‘‘SALARIES AND EXPENSES’’ propriations for the Departments of able to the government of that State for under the heading ‘‘GENERAL ADMINISTRA- Commerce and Justice, and Science, community oriented policing services. TION’’ under this title is increased by $30,000,000, which shall be used for salaries and Related Agencies for the fiscal SA 3288. Mr. SHELBY submitted an and expenses for hiring 200 additional assist- year ending September 30, 2008, and for ant United States attorneys to carry out sec- other purposes; which was ordered to amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- tion 704 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection lie on the table; as follows: and Safety Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–248; propriations for the Departments of Insert in the appropriate place: 120 Stat. 649) concerning the prosecution of (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds the fol- Commerce and Justice, and Science, offenses relating to the sexual exploitation lowing: and Related Agencies for the fiscal of children. (1) The Census, taken every ten years since year ending September 30, 2008, and for (b) REDUCTIONS.—Notwithstanding any 1790, is necessary for determining Congres- other purposes; as follows: other provision of this Act, the amount ap- sional representation, Electoral College After the period on page 97 line 9, insert propriated for the Advanced Technology Pro- votes, and government program funding; the following: gram under the heading ‘‘INDUSTRIAL TECH- (2) The United States Census Bureau is re- SEC. xx. (a) The Administrator of the Na- NOLOGY SERVICES ’’ under the heading ‘‘NA- quired to count citizens and non-citizens tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- TIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECH- alike; tion shall submit quarterly reports to the In- NOLOGY’’ under title I of this Act is reduced (3) The data provided by the United States spector General of the National Aeronautics by $30,000,000. Census Bureau is essential to understanding and Space Administration regarding the population trends and providing the federal costs and contracting procedures relating to SA 3291. Mr. KYL submitted an government and the Congress with impor- each conference or meeting, held by the Na- amendment intended to be proposed by tant information related to public policy de- tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- bates, including information on the number tion during fiscal year 2008, and each year propriations for the Departments of of undocumented persons living in the thereafter, for which the cost to the Govern- Commerce and Justice, and Science, United States; however, the collection of ment was more than $20,000. and Related Agencies for the fiscal this information is not more important than (b) Each report submitted under subsection year ending September 30, 2008, and for the full and effective enforcement of our im- (a) shall include, for each conference de- migration laws; scribed in that subsection held during the other purposes; which was ordered to (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense applicable quarter— lie on the table, as follows: of the Senate that the administration of the (1) a description of the number of and pur- On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, insert 2010 Census by the United States Census Bu- pose of participants attending that con- the following: reau should not reduce the ability of the De- ference or meeting; SEC. 528. SOUTHWEST BORDER PROSECUTOR INI- partment of Homeland Security to effec- (2) a detailed statement of the costs to the TIATIVE. tively enforce the immigration laws of the Government relating to that conference or (a) IN GENERAL.—In addition to the United States, and that the Immigration and meeting, including— amounts appropriated for the Southwest

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Mr. KERRY (for himself and State, county, parish, tribal, or municipal amendment intended to be proposed by Mr. KENNEDY) submitted an amend- governments only for costs associated with him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- ment intended to be proposed by him the prosecution of criminal cases declined by propriations for the Departments of to the bill H.R. 3093, making appropria- local United States Attorneys offices. Commerce and Justice, and Science, tions for the Departments of Commerce (b) OFFSET.—The amount appropriated for and Related Agencies for the fiscal and Justice, and Science, and Related the Advanced Technology Program of the year ending September 30, 2008, and for National Institute of Standards and Tech- Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- nology in title I under the heading ‘‘STATE other purposes; which was ordered to tember 30, 2008, and for other purposes; AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE’’ is lie on the table; as follows: which was ordered to lie on the table; reduced by $20,000,000. On page 53, line 11, strike the semicolon as follows: and insert ‘‘: Provided, That an additional On page 45, line 11, after ‘‘other custodial SA 3292. Mr. KYL submitted an $150,000,000 shall be available for such pro- facilities’’ insert the following: ‘‘: Provided amendment intended to be proposed by gram offset by a reduction in the amount further, That the Director of the Federal him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- under the heading ‘NATIONAL AERONAUTICS Prison System may use amounts made avail- propriations for the Departments of AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION’‘SCIENCE, AERO- able under this heading to carry out a pilot NAUTICS AND EXPLORATION’ in title III of program for children (not older than 36 Commerce and Justice, and Science, $150,000,000;’’. and Related Agencies for the fiscal months of age) of nonviolent female offend- year ending September 30, 2008, and for SA 3296. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an ers, under which such children will be housed, fed, and cared for in Federal correc- other purposes; which was ordered to amendment intended to be proposed by tional facilities housing women (including lie on the table, as follows: him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- such a facility in which Federal prisoners are On page 53, line 6, strike ‘‘, of which propriations for the Departments of housed under a contract with the Govern- $30,000,000’’ and all that follows through ‘‘of- Commerce and Justice, and Science, ment) and participate in programs specifi- fices’’ on line 11. and Related Agencies for the fiscal cally designed to benefit mother and child’’. On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, insert year ending September 30, 2008, and for the following: other purposes; which was ordered to SA 3300. Mrs. MCCASKILL (for her- SEC. 528. SOUTHWEST BORDER PROSECUTOR INI- lie on the table; as follows: self, Mr. DOMENICI, and Mr. INOUYE) TIATIVE. On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, insert submitted an amendment intended to (a) IN GENERAL.—There is appropriated, the following: be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 3093, out of any money in the Treasury not other- making appropriations for the Depart- wise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending SEC. 528. INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR THE NA- September 30, 2008, $50,000,000 for the South- TIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS ments of Commerce and Justice, and AND TECHNOLOGY. west Border Prosecutor Initiative to reim- Science, and Related Agencies for the (a) INCREASE IN FUNDING.—The amount ap- fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, burse State, county, parish, tribal, or munic- propriated or otherwise made available ipal governments only for costs associated under title I under the heading ‘‘NATIONAL and for other purposes; which was or- with the prosecution of criminal cases de- INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY’’ dered to lie on the table; as follows: clined by local United States Attorneys of- is hereby increased by $100,000,000 for sci- On page 26, after line 24, insert the fol- fices. entific and technical research and services. lowing: (b) OFFSET.—The amount appropriated for (b) DECREASE IN FUNDING.—The amount ap- SEC. 114. DTV CONSUMER EDUCATION. the Advanced Technology Program of the propriated or otherwise made available (a) IN GENERAL.—The amount appropriated National Institute of Standards and Tech- under title I for necessary expenses of the under the heading ‘‘PUBLIC TELECOMMUNI- nology in title I under the heading ‘‘STATE Advanced Technology Program is hereby de- CATIONS FACILITIES, PLANNING AND CONSTRUC- AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE’’ is creased by $100,000,000. TION’’ under this title is increased by reduced by $50,000,000. $10,000,000, which shall be used for competi- SA 3297. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an Ms. SNOWE submitted an tive grants to public television broadcast SA 3293. amendment intended to be proposed by stations, or a consortium of such entities, to amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- assist such stations in conducting consumer her to the bill H.R. 3093, making appro- propriations for the Departments of education efforts concerning the transition priations for the Departments of Com- Commerce and Justice, and Science, from analog to digital television: Provided, merce and Justice, and Science, and and Related Agencies for the fiscal That the Secretary of Commerce shall award Related Agencies for the fiscal year year ending September 30, 2008, and for such grants not later than 90 days after the ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes; which was ordered to date of enactment of this Act: Provided fur- ther, That such grants shall not be subject to other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: lie on the table, as follows: the requirements of section 392(b) of the On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, insert Communications Act of 1934: Provided fur- On page 26, after line 24, insert the fol- the following: ther, That receipt of any grant amounts for lowing: SEC. 528. LIMITATION ON EMERGENCY DESIGNA- consumer education efforts shall in no way SEC. 114. Section 3009(a) of the Deficit Re- TION. prohibit or affect the eligibility of such pub- duction Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–171; 120 None of the funds appropriated or other- lic televison broadcast stations from receiv- Stat. 26) is amended— wise made available in this Act to carry out ing funds for any other grant amounts for (1) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘fiscal return to flight activities associated with construction and planning as authorized year 2009’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2009 the space shuttle may be designated as an under section 391 of such Act. through 2012’’; and emergency requirement or necessary to meet (b) OFFSET.—The amount made available (2) in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘Oc- emergency needs pursuant to subsections (a) under each account in this title for the De- tober 1, 2010’’ and inserting ‘‘February 18, and (b) of section 204 of S. Con. Res. 21 (110th partment of Commerce for administrative 2009’’. Congress). travel expenses, supplies, and printing ex- penses shall be reduced on a pro rata basis, SA 3294. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an SA 3298. Mr. KERRY (for himself and so that the total of the reductions equals amendment intended to be proposed by Mr. GRAHAM) submitted an amendment $10,000,000. him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- intended to be proposed by him to the propriations for the Departments of bill H.R. 3093, making appropriations SA 3301. Mrs. BOXER submitted an Commerce and Justice, and Science, for the Departments of Commerce and amendment intended to be proposed by and Related Agencies for the fiscal Justice, and Science, and Related her to the bill H.R. 3093, making appro- year ending September 30, 2008, and for Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- priations for the Departments of Com- other purposes; which was ordered to tember 30, 2008, and for other purposes; merce and Justice, and Science, and lie on the table; as follows: which was ordered to lie on the table; Related Agencies for the fiscal year On page 33, line 26, strike the period and as follows: ending September 30, 2008, and for insert ‘‘: Provided further, That an additional On page 51, line 15, insert ‘‘: Provided fur- other purposes; which was ordered to $7,845,000 shall be available to carry out the ther, That of the amount appropriated under lie on the table; as follows:

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SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING nection with the implementation of that an amendment intended to be proposed THE 2010 CENSUS. agreement, the impact of the agreement on by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds the fol- the United States economy as a whole, and propriations for the Departments of lowing: on specific industry sectors, including the (1) Article I of the United States Constitu- impact the agreement is having on— Commerce and Justice, and Science, tion requires the taking of a census that (A) the gross domestic product; and Related Agencies for the fiscal counts all persons in the United States. (B) exports and imports; year ending September 30, 2008, and for (2) The census, taken every 10 years since (C) aggregate employment, and competi- other purposes; which was ordered to 1790, is necessary for determining Congres- tive positions of industries; lie on the table; as follows: sional representation, Electoral College (D) United States consumers; and Beginning on page 81 line 7 strike ‘‘3,200’’ votes, and Government program funding. (E) the overall competitiveness of the and insert ‘‘3,100’’. (3) The data provided by the United States United States. Bureau of the Census is essential to under- (3) An assessment and quantitative anal- SA 3307. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted standing population trends and providing the ysis of how each agreement is meeting the an amendment intended to be proposed Federal Government and Congress with im- goals and objectives for the agreement on a portant information related to public policy sector-by-sector basis, including— by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- debates. (A) trade in goods; propriations for the Departments of (4) According to the Brookings Institution, (B) customs matters, rules or origin, and Commerce and Justice, and Science, the Federal Government disburses enforcement cooperation; and Related Agencies for the fiscal $323,000,000,000 through 100 Federal programs (C) sanitary and phytosanitary measures; year ending September 30, 2008, and for to State and local governments based on (D) intellectual property rights; other purposes; which was ordered to data provided by the census. (E) trade in services; lie on the table; as follows: (5) Congress has historically provided in- (F) electronic commerce; creased funding resources to the United (G) government procurement; Beginning on page 81 line 9 strike ‘‘13,800’’ States Bureau of the Census in years prior to (H) transparency, anti-corruption; and reg- and insert ‘‘13,100’’. each decennial census to allow the Bureau to ulatory reform; and adequately prepare for the taking of the cen- (I) any other issues with respect to which SA 3308. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted sus. the International Trade Commission sub- an amendment intended to be proposed (6) Public Law 110–92, the continuing reso- mitted a report under section 2104(f) of the by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- lution, which held funding increases for the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act propriations for the Departments of census at previous fiscal year levels, jeopard- of 2002. Commerce and Justice, and Science, izes the ability of the United States Bureau (4) A summary of how each country that is and Related Agencies for the fiscal of the Census to prepare for the 2010 census. a party to an agreement has changed its year ending September 30, 2008, and for (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense labor and environmental laws since entry other purposes; which was ordered to of the Senate that during the 2010 Census, all into force of the agreement. Federal agencies should cooperate with the (5) An analysis of whether the agreement is lie on the table; as follows: United States Bureau of the Census in a making progress in achieving the applicable On page 32, line 14, strike ‘‘$8,000,000’’ and manner consistent with the constitutional purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives insert ‘‘$8,000’’. requirement to count all persons in the of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Author- United States, and that Congress should pro- ity Act of 2002. SA 3309. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted vide adequate funding resources to the an amendment intended to be proposed United States Bureau of the Census to SA 3303. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- achieve an accurate census. an amendment intended to be proposed propriations for the Departments of SA 3302. Mrs. CLINTON submitted an by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- Commerce and Justice, and Science, amendment intended to be proposed by propriations for the Departments of and Related Agencies for the fiscal her to the bill H.R. 3093, making appro- Commerce and Justice, and Science, year ending September 30, 2008, and for priations for the Departments of Com- and Related Agencies for the fiscal other purposes; as follows: year ending September 30, 2008, and for merce and Justice, and Science, and On page 72, line 14, before the period insert other purposes; which was ordered to Related Agencies for the fiscal year the following: ‘‘: Provided further, That of the ending September 30, 2008, and for lie on the table; as follows: amounts appropriated or otherwise made other purposes; which was ordered to Beginning on page 82 line 2 strike ‘‘2006 and available under this heading for cross-agency 2007’’ and insert ‘‘2007 and 2008’’. lie on the table; as follows: support programs, $10,000,000 shall be made available, and distributed in equal incre- On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, insert SA 3304. Mrs. BOXER submitted an ments, to each of NASA’s 10 centers for the the following: amendment intended to be proposed by development of educational activities in SEC. 528. ITC REPORT. her to the bill H.R. 3093, making appro- science, technology, engineering, and mathe- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years priations for the Departments of Com- matics related to the civilian space program after the date of the enactment of this Act, merce and Justice, and Science, and of the United States’’. 5 years after the date of the enactment of Related Agencies for the fiscal year this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the Ms. MIKULSKI (for herself International Trade Commission shall sub- ending September 30, 2008, and for SA 3310. mit a report to Congress on each free trade other purposes; which was ordered to and Ms. COLLINS) submitted an amend- agreement in force with respect to the lie on the table; as follows: ment intended to be proposed by her to United States. The report shall, with respect On page 16, line 11, strike the period at the the bill H.R. 3093, making appropria- to each free trade agreement, contain an end and insert ‘‘: Provided further, That of tions for the Departments of Commerce analysis and assessment of the analysis and the funds provided under this heading, and Justice, and Science, and Related predictions made by the International Trade $2,000,000 is made available for the Office of Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Commission, the United States Trade Rep- Response and Restoration for the Damage tember 30, 2008, and for other purposes; resentative, and other Federal agencies, be- Assessment Restoration Revolving Fund for fore implementation of the agreement and sampling, analysis, and clean-up related to as follows: actual results of the agreement on the the disposal of obsolete vessels owned or op- At the end of title V, add the following: United States economy. erated by the Federal Government in Suisun SEC. 528. None of the funds appropriated or (b) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—Each report re- Bay, California.’’. otherwise made available by this Act may be quired by subsection (a) shall contain the made available for a public-private competi- following: SA 3305. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted tion conducted under Office of Management (1) With respect to the United States and an amendment intended to be proposed and Budget Circular A–76 or to convert a each country that is a party to a free trade by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- function performed by Federal employees to agreement, an assessment and quantitative propriations for the Departments of private sector performance without such a analysis of how each agreement— Commerce and Justice, and Science, competition unless a representative des- (A) is fostering economic growth; and Related Agencies for the fiscal ignated by a majority of the employees en- (B) is improving living standards; gaged in the performance of the activity or (C) is helping create jobs; and year ending September 30, 2008, and for function for which the public-private com- (D) is reducing or eliminating barriers to other purposes; which was ordered to petition is conducted or which is to be con- trade and investment. lie on the table; as follows: verted without such a competition is treated (2) An assessment and quantitative anal- Beginning on page 81 line 5 strike ‘‘373,000’’ as an interested party with respect to such ysis of how each agreement is meeting the and insert ‘‘370,800’’. competition or decision to convert to private

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sector performance for purposes of sub- ‘‘(c) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary may the heading ‘‘LEGAL ACTIVITIES’’ under this chapter V of chapter 35 of title 31, United promulgate regulations to implement this title is increased by $20,000,000, which shall States Code. section.’’. be used for the prosecution of crimes de- scribed in section 1152 or 1153 of title 18, SA 3311. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted SA 3313. Mrs. DOLE submitted an United States Code. an amendment intended to be proposed amendment intended to be proposed by (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- her to the bill H.R. 3093, making appro- this Act, each amount made available under propriations for the Departments of priations for the Departments of Com- this Act, except for the amount under the heading ‘‘UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS SALA- Commerce and Justice, and Science, merce and Justice, and Science, and RIES AND EXPENSES’’ under the heading and Related Agencies for the fiscal Related Agencies for the fiscal year ‘‘LEGAL ACTIVITIES’’ shall be reduced on a year ending September 30, 2008, and for ending September 30, 2008, and for pro rata basis by the appropriate percentage other purposes; which was ordered to other purposes; which was ordered to to reach $20,000,000. lie on the table; as follows: lie on the table, as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the fol- On page 53, line 11, insert ‘‘, and of which SA 3317. Mr. THUNE submitted an lowing: not less than $75,000,000 shall be used by amendment intended to be proposed by SEC. ll. SMALL AND SEASONAL BUSINESSES. United States Immigration and Customs En- him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 214(g)(9)(A) of the forcement for activities that support State propriations for the Departments of Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. and local law enforcement agencies in their Commerce and Justice, and Science, 1184(g)(9)(A)) is amended by striking ‘‘an efforts to assist the Federal Government’s and Related Agencies for the fiscal alien who has already been counted toward enforcement of immigration laws’’ before the year ending September 30, 2008, and for the numerical limitation of paragraph (1)(B) semicolon at the end. other purposes; as follows: during fiscal year 2004, 2005, or 2006 shall not again be counted toward such limitation dur- SA 3314. Mr. SUNUNU (for himself, On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following: ing fiscal year 2007.’’ and inserting ‘‘an alien Ms. SNOWE, and Mr. GREGG) submitted SEC. 217. (a) Notwithstanding any other who has been present in the United States as an amendment intended to be proposed provision of this Act, the amount appro- an H–2B nonimmigrant during any 1 of the 3 by him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- priated under the heading ‘‘UNITED STATES fiscal years immediately preceding the fiscal propriations for the Departments of ATTORNEYS SALARIES AND EXPENSES’’ under year of the approved start date of a petition the heading ‘‘LEGAL ACTIVITIES’’ under this for a nonimmigrant worker described in sec- Commerce and Justice, and Science, title is increased by $20,000,000, which shall tion 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) shall not be counted and Related Agencies for the fiscal be used for the prosecution of crimes de- toward such limitation for the fiscal year in year ending September 30, 2008, and for scribed in section 1152 or 1153 of title 18, which the petition is approved.’’. other purposes; which was ordered to United States Code. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment lie on the table, as follows: (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of made by subsection (a) shall be effective dur- On page 16, line 11, strike the period at the this Act, the amount appropriated under the ing the 1-year period beginning October 1, end and insert ‘‘: Provided further, That of heading ‘‘PAYMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES 2007. the funds provided, not less than $15,000,000 CORPORATION’’ under the heading ‘‘LEGAL shall be available to carry out activities Mr. STEVENS (for himself SERVICES CORPORATION’’ under title IV is re- SA 3312. under section 315 of the Magnuson-Stevens duced by $20,000,000. and Mr. INOUYE) submitted an amend- Fishery Conservation and Management Act ment intended to be proposed by him (8 U.S.C. 1864).’’. SA 3318. Mr. COBURN submitted an to the bill H.R. 3093, making appropria- amendment intended to be proposed by tions for the Departments of Commerce SA 3315. Mr. THUNE submitted an him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- and Justice, and Science, and Related amendment intended to be proposed by propriations for the Departments of Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- Commerce and Justice, and Science, tember 30, 2008, and for other purposes; propriations for the Departments of and Related Agencies for the fiscal which was ordered to lie on the table; Commerce and Justice, and Science, year ending September 30, 2008, and for as follows: and Related Agencies for the fiscal other purposes; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the fol- year ending September 30, 2008, and for At the appropriate place, insert the fol- lowing: other purposes; which was ordered to lowing: SEC. ll. LIST OF VESSELS AND VESSEL OWNERS lie on the table, as follows: SEC. ll. LIMITATION AND REPORTS ON TRAVEL ENGAGED IN ILLEGAL, UNRE- On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert EXPENSES TO CONFERENCES PORTED, OR UNREGULATED FISH- the following: (a) In this section, the term conference ING. SEC. 217. (a) Notwithstanding any other means a meeting that— (a) IN GENERAL.—Title II of the Magnuson- provision of this Act, the amount appro- (1) is held for consultation, education, Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- priated under the heading ‘‘UNITED STATES awareness, or discussion; ment Act (16 U.S.C. 1821 et seq.) is amended ATTORNEYS SALARIES AND EXPENSES’’ under (2) includes participants who are not all by adding at the end thereof the following: the heading ‘‘LEGAL ACTIVITIES’’ under this employees of the same agency; ‘‘SEC. 208. LIST OF VESSELS AND VESSEL OWN- title is increased by $40,000,000, which shall (3) is not held entirely at an agency facil- ERS ENGAGED IN ILLEGAL, UNRE- be used for the prosecution of crimes de- ity; PORTED, OR UNREGULATED FISH- (4) involves costs associated with travel ING. scribed in section 1152 or 1153 of title 18, United States Code. and lodging for some participants; and ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may— (5) is sponsored by 1 or more agencies, 1 or ‘‘(1) develop, maintain, and make public a (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the amount appropriated under the more organizations that are not agencies, or list of vessels and vessel owners engaged in a combination of such agencies or organiza- illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, heading ‘‘PAYMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION’’ under the heading ‘‘LEGAL tions. including vessels or vessel owners identified (b) The Administrator of NASA shall, not by an international fishery management or- SERVICES CORPORATION’’ under title IV is re- duced by $40,000,000. later than September 30, 2008, submit to the ganization, whether or not the United States appropriate committees of Congress and post is a party to the agreement establishing such SA 3316. Mr. THUNE submitted an on the public Internet website of the agency organization; and in a searchable, electronic format, a report ‘‘(2) take appropriate action against listed amendment intended to be proposed by on each conference for which the agency paid vessels and vessel owners, including action him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- travel expenses during Fiscal Year 2008 that against fish, fish parts, or fish products from propriations for the Departments of includes— such vessels, in accordance with applicable Commerce and Justice, and Science, (1) the itemized expenses paid by the agen- United States law and consistent with appli- and Related Agencies for the fiscal cy, including travel expenses and any agency cable international law, including principles, year ending September 30, 2008, and for expenditure to otherwise support the con- rights, and obligations established in appli- other purposes; which was ordered to ference; cable international fishery management and (2) the primary sponsor of the conference; trade agreements. lie on the table; as follows: (3) the location of the conference; ‘‘(b) RESTRICTIONS ON PORT ACCESS OR On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert (4) in the case of a conference for which the USE.—Action taken by the Secretary under the following: agency was the primary sponsor, a state- subsection (a)(2) that include measures to re- SEC. 217. (a) Notwithstanding any other ment that— strict use of or access to ports or port serv- provision of this Act, the amount appro- (A) justifies the location selected; ices shall apply to all ports of the United priated under the heading ‘‘UNITED STATES (B) demonstrates the cost efficiency of the States and its territories. ATTORNEYS SALARIES AND EXPENSES’’ under location;

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Ms. CANTWELL submitted store Hope (in Somalia), Operation Support ognizes their sacrifices while their loved an amendment intended to be proposed Hope (in Rwanda), Operation Uphold Democ- ones are deployed around the world; and to amendment SA 3274 submitted by racy (in Haiti), Operation Joint Endeavor (in (3) recognizes the success of United States Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. SMITH, Bosnia-Herzegovina), and Operation Joint Transportation Command over the last 20 and Ms. COLLINS) and intended to be Guardian (in Kosovo); years and its continuing vital contributions proposed to the bill H.R. 3093, making Whereas the United States Transportation to the war against terrorism. appropriations for the Departments of Command has also supported numerous hu- manitarian relief operations transporting re- f Commerce and Justice, and Science, lief supplies to victims of natural disasters and Related Agencies for the fiscal at home and abroad; ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER year ending September 30, 2008, and for Whereas the United States Transportation 16, 2007 other purposes; which was ordered to Command is a vital element in the war lie on the table, as follows: against terrorism, supporting the Armed Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- imous consent that when the Senate On page 1, line 7 of the amendment, after Forces around the world; ‘‘agencies’’ insert ‘‘and the United States Whereas since October 2001, the United completes its business today, it stand Sentencing Commission’’. States Transportation Command, and its adjourned until 10 a.m., Tuesday, Octo- components and national partners, have f ber 16; that on Tuesday, following the transported nearly 4,000,000 passengers, prayer and the pledge, the Journal of 9,000,000 short tons of cargo, and more than UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION proceedings be approved to date, the COMMAND 20TH ANNIVERSARY 4,000,000,000 gallons of fuel in support of the war on terrorism; morning hour be deemed to have ex- On Tuesday, October 2, 2007, the Sen- Whereas in 2003 the Secretary of Defense pired, the time for the two leaders be ate agreed to S. Res. 319 and its pre- designated the Commander of the United reserved for their use later in the day; amble, as follows: States Transportation Command as Distribu- that there then be a period of morning S. RES. 319 tion Process Owner to serve as the single De- business for 60 minutes, with Senators partment of Defense entity to ‘‘improve the Whereas the Goldwater-Nichols Depart- permitted to speak therein for up to 10 overall efficiency and interoperability of dis- ment of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986 tribution related activities—deployment, minutes each, and the time be equally (Public Law 99–433) revoked prohibitions on sustainment and redeployment support dur- divided and controlled between the ma- the consolidation of military transportation ing peace and war’’; jority and minority, with the Repub- functions, and President Reagan subse- Whereas the Quadrennial Defense Review licans controlling the first half and the quently ordered the establishment of a uni- of 2005 recognized the importance of joint majority controlling the final portion; fied transportation command within the mobility and the critical role that it plays in that at the close of morning business, Armed Forces; global power projection; cited the successful Whereas October 1, 2007, marks the 20th the Senate resume consideration of investment in cargo transportability, stra- H.R. 3093; that on Tuesday, the Senate year anniversary of the activation of the tegic lift, and pre-positioned stock; and United States Transportation Command at called for continued recapitalization and stand in recess from 12:30 to 2:15 in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; modernization of the airlift and aerial tank- order to accommodate the respective Whereas the United States Transportation er fleet; and party conference meetings. Command consists of— Whereas the assigned responsibilities of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (1) the United States Transportation Com- the United States Transportation Command objection, it is so ordered. mand at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; include— (2) the Air Mobility Command at Scott Air (1) providing common-user and commercial f Force Base, Illinois; transportation, terminal management, and (3) the Military Sealift Command in Wash- aerial refueling; ington, District of Columbia; and ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. (2) providing global patient movement for TOMORROW (4) the Military Surface Deployment and the Department of Defense through the De- Distribution Command at Scott Air Force fense Transportation System; Mr. REID. Mr. President, I see no one Base, Illinois; (3) serving as the Mobility Joint Force wishing to speak further today; there- Whereas Operation Desert Shield and Oper- Provider; and fore, I ask unanimous consent that the (4) serving as Distribution Process Owner ation Desert Storm provided a wartime test Senate stand adjourned under the pre- for the United States Transportation Com- for the Department of Defense: Now, there- mand, resulting in a command that is fully fore, be it vious order. operational in both peacetime and wartime; Resolved, That the Senate— There being no objection, the Senate, Whereas the United States Transportation (1) honors the sacrifice and commitment of at 7:43 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, Command has continued to prove its worth the 155,000 members of the Armed Forces (in- October 16, 2007, at 10 a.m.

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HONORING LINDA FAGAN professional organizations. Most recently she today as we try to find answers to her un- HALDERMAN, M.D., FACS has been affiliated with American College of timely death. Surgeons, American Society of Breast Sur- On this floor in November 2001, Rabbi Mey- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH geons, California Health Collaborative Cancer ers prayed, OF CALIFORNIA Detection Program (Continuous Quality Im- It takes courage to pray meaningfully in the wake of events shaping our lives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provement Committee Board Member and Physician Educator), California Medical Asso- It is not that we do not turn to God, we do. Monday, October 15, 2007 ciation, Fresno–Madera Medical Society We come with our praise and with our en- treaties, but we strain to hear an answer, to Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise (Board of Governors 2005, Editorial/Publica- sense God’s presence radiating back to us, today to congratulate Doctor Linda Halderman tions Board Member 2003–2004), Selma Com- over the abyss that grief and fear have cre- upon being named one of ‘‘The 2007 Women munity Hospital Foundation (Board of Trustees ated. of Distinction’’ by The Fresno County and City 2004–2006) and the Selma Community Hos- Shall we this morning, just for a moment, Republican Women Federated. pital Foundation (Executive Board Member stop speaking to God, asking God, about Doctor Linda Halderman graduated with 2005–2008). She is an amazing advocate for God, entreating God, and instead make an ef- honors and high distinction from the University healthcare reform that is beneficial for the pa- fort to find once again that experience of God’s presence that grounds our faith. of Illinois at Chicago in 1991. She then contin- tient as well as the physician. Come with me to that place. Perhaps it ued to Hahnemann University School of Medi- Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend was when you witnessed the birth of your cine, where she received an MD degree in and congratulate Doctor Linda Fagan child, new life so precious and pure, perhaps 1997 and academic honors in the following Halderman upon being awarded with ‘‘The when you saw your soul reflected back at areas: CT surgery, CT surgery subinternship, 2007 Women of Distinction’’. I invite my col- you in the eyes of someone whose love was critical care/SICU, general surgery, surgery re- leagues to join me in wishing Doctor infinite. Perhaps in the tangle of pain and search, psychopathology, clinical medicine, Halderman many years of continued success. darkness when somehow there was a pres- obstetrician/gynecologist, pediatrics, family ence to call, to let you know you would move f forward. Perhaps when a piece of music medicine, psychiatry and pathology. Doctor shook you to your core, bringing an exquis- Halderman started her general surgery resi- HONORING RABBI CAROLE MEYERS ite awareness of the depth of human experi- dency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center ence. and completed her residency at University of Perhaps when you truly saw the miracle of California, San Francisco in Fresno, CA. HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF nature surrounding us, the sun rising and setting, day after day of nature in its mag- In her career Doctor Halderman has fo- OF CALIFORNIA nificent order, there was a moment when you cused on serving those that live in under- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served rural areas of California. For a year knew that an Other exists before whom we Monday, October 15, 2007 stand in awe and whose greatness we strive she practiced general and trauma surgery cov- to reflect in the actions of our lives. erage in the underserved communities of King Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, today I would Eternal God, be with us as we move City, Needles, Porterville, Selma, and Truckee. like to take a moment to honor the memory of through this time of uncertainty. Help us About 4 years ago she opened her own prac- a good friend and a community leader, Rabbi know that we can lend Your presence and use tice in Selma, CA. At her private practice she Carole Meyers. Rabbi Meyers died at the age our lives to reflect it. Then we will have the offers numerous services; from focusing on of 50 on Thursday, July 26, after a brief battle faith to bring light and joy, peace and com- gallbladder disease, to benign and malignant with bone cancer. She served as Rabbi of fort, justice and goodness to this magnifi- breast disease (and mastectomies) to cos- Temple Sinai in Glendale, CA, from 1986 to cent world God has created. Amen. metic dermatology. Her practice encompasses 2001. f many areas of general surgery. Her work is Over the 15 years Rabbi Meyers served at IN RECOGNITION OF FOR THE important, but it is what she does away from Glendale’s Temple Sinai the congregation LOVE OF THE LAKE the office that is even more amazing. nearly doubled in size, boosting its education Doctor Halderman is involved in government programs for both children and adults. HON. PETE SESSIONS reform, research and volunteer activities. She Rabbi Meyers significantly raised the profile OF TEXAS has over 50 publications and presentations of the temple through her extensive work in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that have focused on the role of government the community. Rabbi Meyers was involved in healthcare. She has spoken on local radio with Habitat for Humanity and the Glendale Monday, October 15, 2007 and television news outlets, discussing various Community Foundation. She served on the Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise medical matters, particularly in regards to the Mayor’s Task Force on Hate Crimes, helping today to recognize a local community con- latest medical breakthroughs with breast can- to craft a citywide response plan to fight hate servation organization of which I have been a cer. Further, Doctor Halderman has served on crimes. Rabbi Meyers also trained as a chap- volunteer and supporter, For the Love of the many panels and roundtables, including a lain for the Glendale Police Department and Lake. Healthcare Town Hall Meeting co-hosted by helped to create an annual AIDS Awareness This group of enthusiastic and dedicated California State Assemblyman Bill Maze and Prayer Service with other Glendale religious volunteers generously gives of its time and ef- Porterville/Tulare/Visalia Chambers of Com- leaders. fort to help preserve and enhance White Rock merce, ‘‘The California Common Sense After retiring in 2001 to spend more time Lake Park in Dallas, Texas. As a member of Healthcare Revolution: solving the crisis’’ a with her family, Rabbi Meyers remained active this local community, I understand the desire panel sponsored by College Community Con- in our community serving on the board of the to ensure White Rock Lake stays clean and gregational Church, and the ‘‘Business Central Conference of American Rabbis, de- beautiful. I also labor alongside many volun- Healthcare Summit’’ a panel co-hosted by As- veloping curriculum for Hebrew Union College teers as an Adopt-a-Shoreline Leader by pick- semblyman Mike Villines and the Fresno Farm in Los Angeles, and presiding at marriages ing up litter and recyclables to maintain this Bureau. She has also made presentations to and bar and bat mitzvahs. urban oasis so that it can continue to be en- various Republican party organizations, the In 2001, shortly after the tragic events of joyed by families, local citizens, and visitors. American Cancer Society, high schools, and 9/11, Rabbi Meyers had the distinction of de- These regularly scheduled weekend clean ups University of California, San Francisco in Fres- livering the opening prayer in the House of help build a strong sense of community and no. Representatives. In such a sad and somber civic duty, essential to the American spirit. Doctor Halderman is extremely active within time Rabbi Meyers’s prayer was uplifting and Beyond preservation, For the Love of the the community on many different levels. She life-affirming. Her words helped console our Lake has also sought out innovative opportuni- is involved in several community service and nation. And her words that day still ring true ties to enhance and renovate White Rock

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After World War I, the Meeting mem- I am proud to be associated with this valuable Monday, October 15, 2007 bers supported the American Friends Service organization and am grateful for all that they Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Committee, AFSC, which engaged in post-war do for White Rock Lake Park and the city of today to congratulate Violet Heintz upon being relief efforts in Western Europe and Russia, Dallas. named one of ‘‘The 2007 Women of Distinc- and also helped establish AFSC’s Pacific Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed col- tion’’ by The Fresno County and City Repub- Coast branch. leagues to join me in recognizing their passion lican Women Federated. During World War II, the Meeting house and hard work. Mrs. Heintz served on the Fresno County served as a hostel for Japanese-Americans f Board of Education for 32 years. She has being sent to internment camps, and aid was demonstrated her lifelong commitment to com- sent to those already interned. The Meeting HONORING READERS’ BOOKS, OF munity service through numerous education members provided hospitality and financial SONOMA projects and community activities benefiting support to area conscientious objectors and the children of Fresno County. Her dedication their families, and after the end of the war, HON. MIKE THOMPSON to education advancements led Mrs. Heintz to hosted families displaced by the war and its OF CALIFORNIA serve on the original governing board and li- aftermath. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES censee for the local television channel KVPT Meeting members have frequently led the Monday, October 15, 2007 Channel 18. KVPT is better known as Valley way in civil rights and social justice move- Public Television and is one of only 14 chan- ments. Meeting members took part in efforts Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam nels in California that is part of the Public to desegregate the Pasadena school system, Speaker, I rise today to honor Readers’ Broadcasting System. The mission of the sta- participated in freedom rides in the South and Books, which has been named the 2007 tion is to ‘‘deliver information through broad- attended the Selma, AL, protests. Sonoma Valley Business of the Year. This cast programming and related services to en- The Orange Grove Monthly Meeting of store has become an institution for Sonoma hance and promote life long learning.’’ This is Friends founded educational institutions that and the surrounding communities as a source also the mission of Mrs. Heintz. She has provide a nurturing educational environment not simply of literature, but intellectual fulfill- served on the Fresno County Trustees Asso- for children. Pacific Ackworth Friends School ment in many different forms. ciation’s Executive Board, the Central Valley (1942) and Pacific Oaks School (1945) were Sixteen years ago, Andy and Lilla Wein- Technology Center committee and the Fresno established by Meeting parents. In 1961, Mara berger dropped by my office to run an idea County Educator of the Year committee. Moser, an Orange Grove Friends member, es- past me: they wanted to move into the Bay Her involvement in and contributions to the tablished Mothers’ Club to support families of Area, and were hoping to open a bookstore community have been recognized through men in prison. Mothers’ Club later evolved into that would do more than sell books. They many awards, including; the Fresno County a child development and family center serving imagined a location for the community to gath- Association of California School Administra- low-income families. er to enjoy books and hear authors, but also tor’s Golden Apple Award, California and Na- Members of the Orange Grove Monthly to serve as a forum for local issues and cur- tional PTA Honorary Service Award, Women Meeting of Friends are active participants in rent events. Sonoma was suggested, and after of the Year finalist, Fresno County Status of the community. Meeting members routinely a visit they were off and running. Women, Phi Delta Kappa Community Edu- provide dinner for the homeless at Union Sta- Readers’ Books has been an incredible re- cation Award, the William E. Nili Scholarship tion in Pasadena, participate in many prison source to the community over the last 16 Service Award, and the Alison Berg Award. In visitation programs and allow the meeting years, and has played host to a wide variety recognition of her timeless service, on April house to be used by local groups for activities of groups and events. The Weinbergers have 23, 1999, The Elkhorn Correctional Facility such as a tutoring program for elementary supported programs for young and old, such Boot Camp in Fresno County was dedicated in school children. as sponsoring authors at the Vintage House her honor. The school is now called the Violet It is my pleasure to recognize the Orange Senior Center. They have worked to bring Heintz Education Academy. The Academy is Grove Friends Meeting of Pasadena on its many of these authors into schools to read for designed to educate students that have been 100th anniversary of active participation in the students, and have helped serve as judges for committed by the Juvenile Court to a long- life of our community. I ask all members to a students’ writing contest. Similarly, they pro- term program for non-violent offenders. This join me in extending a hearty congratulations. vide a meeting space for many community dedication is a tribute to all of the great things f groups, and offer the store as a forum for po- that Mrs. Heintz has done for the Fresno litical discussion, including an impartial expla- County Department of Education. HONORING NANCY GARDNER, OF nation of ballot measures around election Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend SONOMA time. and congratulate Violet Heintz upon being Readers’ Books exemplifies the importance awarded ‘‘The 2007 Women of Distinction’’. I HON. MIKE THOMPSON of independent stores for the sense of com- invite my colleagues to join me in wishing Mrs. OF CALIFORNIA munity in a town. Despite the rise of chain Heintz many years of continued success. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stores and Internet shopping, Readers’ Books f and small, independent stores like it continue Monday, October 15, 2007 to offer an irreplaceable location not just for COMMEMORATING 100TH ANNIVER- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam shopping, but for communities to come to- SARY OF THE ORANGE GROVE Speaker, I rise today in honor of Nancy Gard- gether. MONTHLY MEETING OF RELI- ner, who is leaving the North Bay Regional Readers’ Books is indeed a wonderful book- GIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS IN Center after 15 years as that group’s execu- store. With a friendly staff happy to step for- PASADENA, CA tive director. She is moving on to serve as ward with assistance or recommendations, the CEO of Guide Dogs for the Blind, but she Weinbergers have created a bibliophile’s HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF leaves behind an organization that she has heaven. If something isn’t available from their OF CALIFORNIA developed into an incredible resource for peo- selection, they can help a customer find it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ple with developmental disabilities, families, quickly and efficiently. and our community. Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this Monday, October 15, 2007 Ms. Gardner was born in Kansas, and grad- time that we congratulate Andy and Lilla Wein- Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today uated from the University of Nebraska in 1974 berger on the occasion of Readers’ Books to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She being named the 2007 Business of the Year. Orange Grove Monthly Meeting of Religious received a master’s degree in special edu- They are truly pillars of their community, and Society of Friends in Pasadena, CA. cation and human development from the Uni- we have all greatly benefited from the wonder- The Orange Grove Monthly Meeting of versity of Kansas in 1976 before moving to ful store they started 16 years ago. Friends was founded in 1907 by a group of 20 California and working for with NBRC from

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Further, she is a in need of a helping hand. She also served Mexican and Latin American literature, and past president of the Fresno State Alumni As- the State Assembly as an analyst on legisla- was one of the first to draw attention to this sociation, and a member of the Channel 18 tion relating to social and developmental serv- relatively new field of study. He is the author Business Advisory Committee and the Junior ices, mental health and rehabilitation. of over 30 books and 300 articles. In 1988, he League of Fresno. Lastly, she has served in In 1992, Ms. Gardner joined NBRC as exec- received the Distinguished Scholar Award the Fresno Public Education Fund’s ‘‘Principal utive director, taking responsibility for leader- from the National Association for Chicana and for a Day’’ program. ship and management of this $105 million or- Chicano Studies in recognition of his lifetime Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend ganization. NBRC serves a population of over achievement. In 1995, UCSB created the Luis and congratulate the Honorable Debra 6,000 people with developmental disabilities Leal Endowed Chair in Chicano Studies in Kazanjian upon being awarded with ‘‘The around the North Bay region of Sonoma, recognition of his accomplishments. 2007 Women of Distinction’’. I invite my col- Napa, and Solano counties. Based on a belief Leal has also received renowned cultural leagues to join me in wishing the Honorable that people with developmental disabilities honors from the Mexican and American gov- Debra Kazanjian many years of continued should have access to the same opportunities ernments. In 1992, Mexican President Salinas success. available to other citizens, NBRC offers a wide awarded Leal the Mexican Order of the Aztec f variety of services tailored to the individual. Eagle, the highest award granted to foreign These services include diagnostic functions, citizens. It was President Bill Clinton who pre- HONORING THE WORK OF WILLIE individual planning, family support, advocacy sented Leal with the National Humanities GALVAN and transition services, as well as an excellent Medal in 1997. array of community education and program As a man who has devoted his life to edu- HON. LOIS CAPPS development opportunities. The work Ms. cation and to advancing the study of Mexican, OF CALIFORNIA Gardner has led at NBRC has been of im- Latin American, and Chicano literature, I today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mense value to thousands of individuals and recognize Luis Leal as a distinguished scholar Monday, October 15, 2007 families throughout the North Bay to help them and professor, and as a man dedicated to Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, today I rise rise above disability. making our community and this Nation a rich- to pay tribute to Willie Galvan for his role as Ms. Gardner has served on too many er, more vibrant place. a dedicated advocate of Hispanic and Vet- boards and commissions to enumerate them f erans’ family rights. As National Hispanic Her- all. Her work with non-profits and commissions itage month comes to a close, I am honored throughout California has made her a truly val- HONORING JUDGE DEBRA KAZANJIAN to recognize a truly invaluable member and ued member of our community and an ac- voice of our Hispanic community. knowledged leader in her field. In addition to For the last 25 years, Willie has been an ac- her work on disabilities, she remains dedi- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH tive member of the American GI Forum of cated to her husband, five children, five grand- OF CALIFORNIA California, an organization that works with re- children, and two dogs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES turning Hispanic veterans and citizens to find Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this Monday, October 15, 2007 avenues that can improve community condi- time that we thank Nancy Gardner for 15 tions. In addition to his long-term commitment years of hard work guiding the North Bay Re- Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Honorable Debra as a member, Willie also currently serves as gional Center. Her determined leadership has the organization’s state commander. bettered the lives of thousands of individuals Kazanjian upon being named one of ‘‘The 2007 Women of Distinction’’ by the Fresno Originally from Victoria, TX, Willie Galvan’s throughout the region. Her work is not done, community organizing amongst Hispanic vet- however, and she is moving on to fuse her County and City Republican Women Fed- erated. erans and families began in his hometown love of dogs with her deep passion for aiding after his honorable discharge from the U.S. people with disabilities. Judge Kazanjian is a graduate of California State University, Fresno where she received a Army. His work to address inequity continued f bachelor of arts degree, summa cum laude. when Willie and his family moved to California HONORING DR. LUIS LEAL ON HIS She earned her juris doctor degree from in the early 1970s. In the central coast com- 100TH BIRTHDAY McGeorge School of Law at the University of munities, Willie has maintained his support for the Pacific. After completing her education, veterans while also dedicating himself to the HON. LOIS CAPPS she returned to Fresno, CA, where she was needs of low-income families. Willie has born and raised. She practiced as an attorney worked tirelessly on a range of initiatives, from OF CALIFORNIA organizing youth development programs to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for 19 years before being elected superior court judge in 2000. Currently, she is assigned starting a non-profit health care clinic, later to Monday, October 15, 2007 to the probate court. become Marian Community Clinic. As a man who has spent his life committed Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, today I rise Aside from being a Superior Court Judge, to alleviating the struggles within the Hispanic to honor Professor Luis Leal on the occasion Judge Kazanjian has served the legal commu- community, Willie deserves this and many of his 100th birthday. Professor Leal is a dis- nity of Fresno County in many different capac- more honors. Today I stand before you ex- tinguished member of the Santa Barbara com- ities, including: president of the Board of pressing thanks and respect for Willie Galvan, munity. He is a man who has devoted his life Trustees of the Fresno County Law Library, a man whose compassion and service to to scholarship and education, a man dedicated two terms as a member of the Board of Direc- those community members most in need is an to expressing and revealing the richness of tors of the Fresno County Bar Association, example to all. Mexican, Latin American, and Chicano lit- President of the Fresno County Young Law- erature and culture. yers Association, Chair of the Family Law f Luis Leal was born in 1907 and grew up in Section of the Bar Association, member of the IN HONOR OF BIG BETHEL AFRI- Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution. Domestic Violence Roundtable, and Scoring CAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL He came to the United States seeking a col- Judge at the Fresno County Mock Trial Com- (AME) CHURCH lege education and earned a bachelor’s de- petition. She has also spoken at numerous gree at Northwestern University. After a hiatus legal and community forums. Judge HON. JOHN LEWIS Kazanjian’s community service record is as to serve in World War II, Leal earned his doc- OF GEORGIA long as the list of legal services. Her commu- torate from the University of Chicago. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After a career teaching at the University of nity service includes: 5 years on the Fresno Mississippi, Emory University, and the Univer- County Planning Commission where she also Monday, October 15, 2007 sity of Illinois, Leal ‘‘retired’’ to the Santa Bar- served as Chairwoman in 1995, member of Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it bara area at the age of 69, only to be invited the City of Fresno Charter Review Committee, is an honor that I am able to help celebrate

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Big Bethel AME grams were developed that will keep our Na- clude: 31 states, 42 California cities, 1,014 ac- Church stands as one of the oldest and most tion free and safe: a solid state laser to de- tivities, with about 3,000 agencies involved successful churches in Atlanta, and continues stroy artillery and rocket fire aimed at U.S. and an estimated 300,000 people reached. its strong community work today. Big Bethel’s combat forces; a high altitude sensor to pro- This year the event will take place throughout anniversary, on October 21, 2007, is truly a vide persistent surveillance and communica- 31 states in the United States and three prov- day for celebration. tions over large combat operations; general inces in Canada. BHW has extended its out- Big Bethel AME Church has a rich and re- space-based information (including satellite reach to include participation from 46 Mexican, markable history. After the Civil War ended communications, imagery distribution, and 11 Guatemalan and 15 Salvadoran con- slavery, Bethel Church joined the African tracking of friendly and enemy forces). sulates. Methodist Episcopal connection in 1865. The Mr. Larry Burger is the Director of the With the efforts of all participating parties, AME Church was founded by Richard Allen, a Space and Missile Defense Future Warfare BHW has become one of the largest mobiliza- former slave who had purchased his freedom Center where he leads efforts to bring space tion efforts in the Americas to improve the and started the AME Church partly in re- and missile defense capabilities and concepts health and well-being of an underserved popu- sponse to discrimination. Out of the AME to the men and women who fight in theatre. lation, including immigrants and migrants of church emerged schools, social welfare pro- His technical direction has brought the Mexican and Central American descent. It en- grams, character building campaigns and na- warfighter experimentation element at U.S. compasses an annual week long series of tional leaders. Big Bethel AME Church was at Army Strategic Command (ARSTRAT) in Col- health promotion and health education activi- the cutting edge of these programs and orado Springs together with the simulation and ties that include workshops on health care and served as a platform for opportunity in the analysis capabilities of SMDC in Huntsville, AL health insurance referrals, health education South, especially for African Americans. For to develop advanced warfighting techniques and health promotion by encouraging healthy example, in 1879, the Gate City Colored and procedures for the U.S. Army. behaviors and routine health care. They also School, the first public school for African To accomplish this mission, Mr. Burger or- provide information about local social services Americans in the city, was founded in the ganized the Future Warfare Center into sev- and clinics. The success of BHW is due to the basement of Big Bethel. Big Bethel AME eral novel divisions to bring new concepts and thousands of organizations and volunteers Church also played a key role in the early de- technologies to our warfighters. The Frontiers dedicated to a common cause. velopment and growth of Morris Brown Col- Division, which Mr. Burger also directs, looks Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend lege, with the college’s first classes being held carefully at the needs of the Army Future and congratulate the Stanislaus County Bina- at the church. Throughout its history the pews Force more than 15 years out. This division tional Health Week Committee on their suc- of Big Bethel AME Church have held such works with the U.S. Strategic Command and cess in bringing the Binational Health Week to eminent dignitaries as: Booker T. Washington participates in wargames at that level. their county. I invite my colleagues to join me (early 1900s), President William H. Taft Dr. James T. Blake is the U.S. Army Pro- in wishing the committee many years of con- (1911), Mary McLeod Bethune (1937), former gram Executive Officer for Simulation, Training tinued success. and Instrumentation, which provides modeling, Georgia governor and former President Jimmy f Carter (1970), Nelson Mandela (1990), and, simulation, training and testing to support the as a successful presidential candidate, William soldier in the field. This work informs the Army CONTINUED PROHIBITION OF J. Clinton (1992). leadership and tactical commanders in the de- INTERNET GAMBLING Over the many years, trials and tribulations, velopment of warfighting analysis and alter- successes and honors, Big Bethel AME native solutions. HON. TOM FEENEY Dr. Blake joined the Army as a private in Church has withstood the test of time. Big OF FLORIDA 1968 and retired as a Colonel in 1995. He is Bethel AME Church has been well served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throughout its history by dedicated leaders, a Master Army Aviator and served as the and active congregations. This tradition con- Army’s Senior Uniformed Army Scientist. After Monday, October 15, 2007 tinues today under Reverend Gregory V. retirement, Dr. Blake joined Texas A&M Uni- Mr. FEENEY. Madam Speaker, last year, I Eason, Sr., who I would like to recognize for versity as the Program Manager for the Insti- cosponsored legislation with Congressman his leadership in the community. tute for Creative Technologies, an internation- BOB GOODLATTE to help stop the widespread In conclusion, it is my belief that we must all ally recognized research Center for Advanced growth of gambling over the internet. Though dedicate ourselves to the idea of creating what Modeling and Simulation. Federal law already prohibits gambling over Dr. Martin Luther King used to call the ‘‘Be- Dr. Blake received his B.S. degree in ac- telephone wires, the passage of this legislation loved Community.’’ Big Bethel AME Church in counting from University of Tampa, an M.S. was necessary to maintain the original intent Atlanta has been building such a community degree in systems engineering from the Naval of the law while also bringing it up to speed for 160 years and I am excited for this com- Post Graduate School, and a Ph.D. degree in with the explosion of current and future tech- munity to grow and prosper for another 160 computer science from Duke University. nology. However, this update of the law made years and beyond. Madam Speaker, I ask you and my col- clear that it would only affect interstate com- f leagues to join me in honoring these great pa- merce, respecting the rights of States by leav- triots for their work—past and present—which ing to them the decision whether and how to TRIBUTE TO DR. RODNEY ROBERT- serves to keep the U.S. military the only su- regulate gambling within their own borders. SON, MR. LARRY BURGER, AND perpower on the planet. New legislation before the Financial Services DR. JAMES T. BLAKE f Committee attempts to undo all of this pre- HONORING STANISLAUS COUNTY vious work, instead granting the Federal Gov- HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ ernment the expansive and exclusive right to OF TEXAS BINATIONAL HEALTH WEEK COM- MITTEE regulate all online gambling. This new legisla- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion would represent the first time in history Monday, October 15, 2007 that the Federal Government would be given HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH power to issue gambling licenses, and it Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to OF CALIFORNIA marks a significant shift away from allowing pay tribute to three patriots who labor in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nuanced field of missile technology for the States to determine for themselves what type United States: Dr. Rodney Robertson, Mr. Monday, October 15, 2007 of policy is best. Proponents of this legislation Larry Burger, and Dr. James T. Blake. Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise state that the bill offers States the right to ‘‘opt Their work—individually and collectively—of- today to commend the Stanislaus County Bi- out’’ of this regulation, but the truth is that the fers insight into why the United States is a national Health Week Committee upon their States already have the right to determine world leader on the cutting edge technology diligent work and commitment to bring Bina- their own policy towards gambling without any that will determine the future of our nation. tional Health Week to their community. broader Federal regulation that threatens to Dr. Rodney Robertson is the Director, U.S. Binational Health Week, BHW, began in undermine their control over licensing stand- Space and Missile Defense Technology Cen- 2001 with seven California cities, 98 activities, ards and enforcement actions.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:33 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.013 E15OCPT1 bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with REMARKS October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2131 SEPTEMBER 28, 2007. Attorney General of to join me as I rise to recognize and honor a DEAR CHAIRMAN FRANK AND RANKING MEM- Florida. good friend of my Congressional District and BER BACHUS: We, the Attorneys General of f dedicated public servant, Junius Williams, our respective States, have grave concerns Esq., a multi-faceted contributor to the com- about H.R. 2046, the ‘‘Internet Gambling Reg- CELEBRATING NATIONAL LATINO munity. Mr. Williams is being honored for his ulation and Enforcement Act of 2007.’’ We be- AIDS AWARENESS DAY AND 25TH many years as a torch bearer in a variety of lieve that the bill would undermine States’ ANNIVERSARY OF HIV/AIDS traditional powers to make and enforce their disciplines. Fortunately, for all of us in the own gambling laws. ´ Greater Newark Community, Mr. Williams has On March 21, 2006, 49 NAAG members wrote HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA complete mastery of all these disciplines, to the leadership of Congress: We encourage OF ARIZONA which include academia, activism, Christianity, the United States Congress to help combat the skirting of state gambling regulations by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legal proficiency and mentorship. enacting legislation which would address Monday, October 15, 2007 In his role as an advocate for urban revital- Internet gambling, while at the same time ization, Junius Williams served as the Director ensuring that the authority to set overall Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, today we of Community Development and was at the gambling regulations and policy remains celebrate National Latino AIDS Awareness helm of one of Newark’s most significant where it has traditionally been most effec- Day, and the 25th anniversary of HIV/AIDS. projects, the Model Cities Program in the early tive: at the state level. Let us mark this day with a renewed spirit and 1970s. He also led the University Heights Congress responded by enacting the Unlaw- effort to battle against this deadly virus. ful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of Neighborhood Urban Renewal Development HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects Latinos Corporation. As a planner and developer, he 2006 (UIGEA), which has effectively driven in this country, for while Latinos only represent many illicit gambling operators from the had responsibility for the construction of over American marketplace. 14 percent of the population of this country, 19 1,200 housing units and accompanying amen- But now, less than a year later, H.R. 2046 percent of those with HIV/AIDS are Latinos. ities in Newark. proposes to do the opposite, by replacing 100,000 Latinos have died from this disease. In 1978, Mr. Williams was elected as the state regulations with a federal licensing We cannot continue to allow HIV/AIDS to rav- youngest president of the National Bar Asso- program that would permit Internet gam- age our communities. ciation. During his tenure as president, he pre- bling companies to do business with U.S. Educating and reaching out to our children, sented a critique to the United Nations of the customers. The Department of the Treasury family, and friends to address drug use, sexu- would alone decide who would receive federal proposed constitution for the African nation of licenses and whether the licensees were com- ality, and sexual activity should be our number Zimbabwe. As an attorney, Mr. Williams was plying with their terms. This would rep- one priority, because knowledge is the first successful in representing Rev. Jesse Jackson resent the first time in history that the fed- step in successful prevention. The fact that in the historic court decision to bring single- eral government would be responsible for these are topics that have been deemed un- lever voting to New Jersey, making it possible issuing gambling licenses. mentionable for generations is one of the rea- to cast one vote for the Presidential candidate A federal license would supersede any state sons the epidemic of HIV/AIDS affects Latinos enforcement action, because 5387 in H.R. 2046 and all of his delegates. He received his law disproportionately; this is something that we degree from Yale University. would grant an affirmative defense against must strive to change. any prosecution or enforcement action under Mr. Williams has held other significant roles any Federal or State law to any person who We must utilize our strengths to defeat this over the years including serving on the board possesses a valid license and complies with epidemic in our communities; we cannot allow of trustees for Essex County College, chair- the requirements of H.R. 2046. This divest- silence and lack of information on this virus to man of the Board of Education Law Center, ment of state gambling enforcement power is be the cause of such tragic illness and death chairing the board of trustees at Greater Abys- sweeping and unprecedented. any longer. sinian Baptist Church and serving as an offi- The bill would legalize Internet gambling Access to care is also a major issue for cial observer of the first South African National in each State, unless the Governor clearly many Latinos. This week the House will be specifies existing state restrictions barring Elections in 1994. He is an accomplished mu- Internet gambling in whole or in part. On voting to override the President’s veto of the sician, producer and performer. He currently that basis, a State may ‘‘opt out’’ of legal- Children’s Health Insurance Program, legisla- serves as the director of the Abbott Leader- ization for all Internet gambling or certain tion which will provide 10 million low-income ship Institute, where he teaches parent advo- types of gambling. However, the opt-out for children with health insurance. This access to cacy skills to parents and professional edu- types of gambling does not clearly preserve health care will allow these children to begin cators at Rutgers University in Newark. the right of States to place conditions on and continue to live healthy lives. Madam Speaker, I am sure my colleagues legal types of gambling. Thus, for example, if For a person with HIV/AIDS, access health agree that Junius Williams deserved to be the State permits poker in licensed card care is imperative. Many cannot obtain private rooms, but only between 10 a.m. and mid- feted at a celebration in his honor on Friday, night, and the amount wagered cannot ex- insurance, are uninsured, or do not know how October 12, 2007, for his many years of dedi- ceed $100 per day and the participants must to apply for public insurance. This lack of in- cated service to the community. I am proud to be 21 or older, the federal law might never- surance leads to less access to care, which have him working in the 10th Congressional theless allow 18–year-olds in that State to further stymies the possibilities of successfully District and wish him continued success in his wager much larger amounts on poker around living with HIV/AIDS. I believe that access to future endeavors. the clock. appropriate and affordable health care is a f Furthermore, the opt-outs may prove illu- basic human right, and while the passage of sory. They will likely be challenged before the Children’s Health Insurance Program, HONORING BINATIONAL HEALTH the World Trade Organization. The World WEEK COMMITTEE: COUNTIES OF Trade Organization has already shown itself SCHIP, will be a good first step, it is by no to be hostile to U.S. restrictions on Internet means the only step we need to take. FRESNO, MERCED, TULARE AND gambling. If it strikes down state opt-outs as This has been a long, frustrating battle, and KERN unduly restrictive of trade, the way will be it is far from over. Today I join in solidarity open to the greatest expansion of legalized with those who have suffered or watched a HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH gambling in American history and near total loved one suffer from HIV/AIDS. As I recommit OF CALIFORNIA preemption of State laws restricting Inter- myself to the fight against this virus I ask you net gambling. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to please join me. H.R. 2046 effectively nationalizes America’s Monday, October 15, 2007 gambling laws on the Internet, ‘‘harmo- f nizing’’ the law for the benefit of foreign Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Madam, Speaker, I gambling operations that were defying our TRIBUTE TO JUNIUS W. WILLIAMS, rise today to commend the Binational Health laws for years, at least until UIGEA was en- ESQ. Week Committee for the Counties of Fresno, acted. We therefore oppose this proposal, and Merced, Tulare, and Kern upon their diligent any other proposal that hinders the right of HON. DONALD M. PAYNE work and commitment to bring Binational States to prohibit or regulate gambling by Health Week to their community. their residents. OF NEW JERSEY Sincerely, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Binational Health Week, BHW, began in 2001 with seven California cities, 98 activities, DOUGLAS GANSLER, Monday, October 15, 2007 Attorney General of and 115 agencies involved. There were an es- Maryland. Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I ask my col- timated 18,720 people that were reached. This BILL MCCOLLUM, leagues here in the House of Representatives service has grown tremendously over the last

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BHW has extended its out- to support his family, William John sold car- questioning the patriotism and character of reach to include participation from 46 Mexican, pentry shingles and often traveled to neigh- honorable men, the attempt to discredit Gen- 11 Guatemalan and 15 Salvadoran con- boring cities to support his family. eral Petraeus is equally damaging. General sulates. Strong family values and a solid Christian Petraeus is an honorable person who de- With the efforts of all participating parties, foundation also carried on from generation to serves respect, even as the public deserves to BHW has become one of the largest mobiliza- generation in the Nathey family. William John hold him accountable for the policies he imple- tion efforts in the Americas to improve the and his wife, Mary Jane, were two of the ments. health and well-being of an underserved popu- founding members of the First United Meth- Irresponsible and heated rhetoric has re- lation, including immigrants and migrants of odist Church in Niceville. The Nathey family sulted in the current impasse on Federal fund- Mexican and Central American descent. It en- tree continued to grow with their children and ing for Government operations. To prevent compasses an annual week long series of grandchildren and carries on today. Many of funding shortfalls that would force a Govern- health promotion and health education activi- William Nathey’s descendents still reside in ment shutdown, Congress was forced to pass ties that include workshops on health care and Northwest Florida. H.J. Res. 52 as a stopgap bill. health insurance referrals, health education To commemorate the 150th anniversary of With bipartisan support, the House of Rep- and health promotion by encouraging healthy the Nathey Gristmill, Governor Charlie Crist resentatives has passed all 12 of the appro- behaviors and routine health care. They also recently approved the designation of the Wil- priations bills necessary to fund Government provide information about local social services liam Nathey Bridge, which is to be celebrated operations in Fiscal Year 2008 under pay-as- and clinics. The success of BHW is due to the with a dedication ceremony on November 12, you-go balanced budget discipline. However, thousands of organizations and volunteers 2007. Appropriately, the William Nathey Bridge President Bush’s combative posturing and dedicated to a common cause. crosses Boggy Bayou, which was the southern veto threats have so thoroughly blocked Madam, Speaker, I rise today to commend border to William John’s original homestead. progress that the Senate has only approved a and congratulate the Binational Health Week I would like to offer my sincere gratitude to third of those bills. Committee for the counties of Fresno, Merced, a man and a family who have served as an in- During the short 9 months that Democrats Tulare and Kern on their success in bringing spiration to us all. Such a unique family history have led the House of Representatives, we the Binational Health Week to their counties. I stretching back so many years is something to have taken America in a new direction by de- invite my colleagues to join me in wishing the truly be admired and honored. veloping a fiscally responsible record accom- committee many years of continued success. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United plishment. We are putting the needs of the f States Congress, I am proud to honor the life American people first and making long-de- and legacy of William Nathey, and as we cele- layed investments in our future with no new PERSONAL EXPLANATION brate the 150th anniversary of the construction deficit spending. We are investing in health of the Nathey Gristmill, our community reflects care for America’s children and veterans, HON. LEE TERRY upon how this family has helped to create a strengthening homeland security to better pro- OF NEBRASKA home for so many. May God continue to bless tect the American people and creating Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them. ican jobs by building safer roads and bridges. President Bush has responded with vetoes, Monday, October 15, 2007 f tough talk of veto threats, including a threat- Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, on October 2, REGARDING H.J. RES. 52 ened veto on the bipartisan reauthorization of I inadvertently voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 931, Ex- the Children’s Health Insurance Program H.R. pressing the sense of Congress regarding the HON. BETTY McCOLLUM 976, which passed the House with 45 Repub- immediate and unconditional release of Daw OF MINNESOTA licans joining the vast majority of Democrats. Aung San Suu Kyi. I intended to enter an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A veto of this legislation by the President ‘‘aye’’ vote on this rollcall. Monday, October 15, 2007 would deny 10 million low-income children the f health care they need and deserve. Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam While President Bush claims that a $35 bil- HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY Speaker. I rise to oppose the escalating rhet- lion increase for children’s health care is too OF WILLIAM JOHN NATHEY oric in Washington that is dividing our Nation, much, he is seeking $190 billion in additional diverting attention and resources from the funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan— HON. JEFF MILLER needs of Americans, and extending President the largest single-year amount so far. The OF FLORIDA Bush’s failed policy in Iraq. I join the majority President continues to pursue an open-ended IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Americans in seeking an end to the Iraq and dangerous commitment of American war and allowing U.S. troops to return home Monday, October 15, 2007 troops in Iraq and an open wallet from the safe and soon. American people to pay for it. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on Americans are united in support of our It is time for Americans to stand together— behalf of the United States Congress, it is an troops. Americans are beginning to unite be- Republicans and Democrats—to end the Iraq honor for me to rise today in recognition of hind ending the war. Ratcheting up rhetoric war. William John Nathey for his contributions to only divides Americans and distracts from the f the settlement of Niceville, a City in my district stark reality facing our Nation—our Nation is in Northwest Florida. bogged down in President Bush’s Iraq war. CONGRATULATING MRS. DONNA William Nathey, born in England in 1820, My vote to recommit and amend H.J. Res. DOHERTY, RECIPIENT OF THE traveled to the United States on a timber ship. 52 was a vote to return to substantive debate 2007 ‘‘SAM AND JANE CALI STAR After settling in the community of Boggy, he of policy and priorities. This was a vote AWARD’’ PRESENTED BY THE built a large gristmill in 1857. He traveled as against the rising level of incivility in American BROADWAY THEATRE LEAGUE far as Mobile, AL, to retrieve gristmill stones, political discourse. This was a vote to repu- OF NEPA which he brought back by oxen. The stones diate the MoveOn.org advertisement ques- from the Nathey Gristmill have been preserved tioning General David H. Petraeus’ loyalty to HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI and are now located at the Heritage Museum our Nation. OF PENNSYLVANIA of Northwest Florida. While members of MoveOn.org have been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Nathey legacy extends much further allies with Democrats and the majority of than the gristmill stones. When he settled in Americans who are seeking an end to the Iraq Monday, October 15, 2007 Northwest Florida, he met and married a war, the decision by the group’s National lead- Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise woman from North Carolina. Their first child, ers to attack General Petraeus only contrib- today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues William John, born in 1846, carried on the uted to the vitriol in Washington and provided in the House of Representatives to pay tribute

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I encourage by the Broadway Theatre League of NEPA in of children in the United States suffer from vi- my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- Scranton, Pennsylvania. sion problems, many of which go undetected resentatives to join me in supporting this part- Each year the award is presented to a dis- and negatively affect a child’s life. nership during World Hunger Relief Week. tinguished community leader who has dem- I know all too well how important it is to onstrated exemplary dedication and service to have a regular eye exam. When I was young, f the arts in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Named my own eyesight problems caused me to for the current president of the Broadway The- struggle in school until those problems were HONORING DR. HOWARD atre League of NEPA, Sam Cali and his late properly diagnosed and corrected. KNOBLOCH wife, Jane Nicolais Cali, the award is spon- This legislation will help improve access to sored by the Fidelity Deposit Discount Bank eyesight testing and follow-up treatment for and will be presented this year at the BTL’s children so they can see, study, and learn to HON. DALE E. KILDEE season opening gala on November 3. the best of their ability. I hope the Senate will Married to Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty, pass this critical legislation so we ensure that OF MICHIGAN Donna Doherty has a long history of dedicated our children are receiving the best eye care IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service in promoting the arts. In addition to possible. serving on the board of trustees of the Madam Speaker, I urge everyone to support Monday, October 15, 2007 Everhart Museum in Scranton, Mrs. Doherty this legislation and I look forward to working served as Scranton coordinator for ‘‘Miles of with my colleagues as we strive to increase Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mules,’’ an initiative of the Delaware and Le- awareness in preventive vision care for chil- to pay tribute to Dr. Howard Knobloch of Bay high National Heritage Corridor that combined dren. City, Michigan. The Bay Medical Foundation history and art, linking communities in eastern f will honor Dr. Knobloch for over 60 years of Pennsylvania. work as a pediatrician in the Bay City commu- Her long-standing enthusiasm for the arts is HONORING YUM! BRANDS AND THE nity at a dinner to be held on October 24th. evidenced by the success of her numerous WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME Dr. Knobloch graduated from Maryland Uni- arts related community efforts. In 2001, Mrs. Doherty committed herself to ‘‘Art and Jazz on HON. RON LEWIS versity Medical School in 1936. After com- pleting his internship and pediatric residency, the Ave,’’ a project that showcased the en- OF KENTUCKY Dr. Knobloch joined the practice of Dr. Fernald ergy, diversity and skills of the region’s many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES artists. Using empty retail stores on a histori- Foster in 1940. From 1942 to 1946 he served Monday, October 15, 2007 cally preserved block of downtown Scranton as an Army captain. Once his military service as gallery space, the event offered juried com- Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I was completed, Dr. Knobloch returned to Bay petition that included over 100 local artists. rise today to acknowledge the partnership of City and resumed his illustrious career as a Accompanied by a street festival featuring YUM! Brands and the World Food Programme pediatrician. local jazz musicians and culinary stylists, the (WFP) for their efforts during World Hunger His motto is, ‘‘If this were my child, what event attracted the attention of thousands of Relief Week. would I do for him?’’ and Dr. Knobloch has people. A 2006 report by the Food and Agriculture Mrs. Doherty has also served as co-chair of Organization estimated that 854 million people lived this philosophy daily. In the beginning, he ‘‘Arts in Bloom,’’ a fund raising event that ben- worldwide suffer from hunger. This is more charged $2 for an office visit and $3 for a efits the Everhart Museum. Mrs. Doherty is people than the populations of the United home visit. He was still making home visits at currently the owner of Heart to Art, a full serv- States, Canada and the entire European the age of 77. He never turned away a patient ice design and marketing company dedicated Union combined. Hunger is the number one and held office hours 6 days a week. He also to building better communities through collabo- risk to health worldwide. It weakens the im- served on the staff of Bay Regional Medical rative art experiences. Mrs. Doherty and her mune system, making people, especially chil- Center for 60 years, holding various positions husband are the parents of six children. dren, vulnerable to life-threatening diseases. A during that time. He was Chief of the Medical Madam Speaker, please join me in con- report by the American Journal of Clinical Nu- Staff for two terms, Medical Staff Secretary/ gratulating Mrs. Doherty on this auspicious oc- trition found that over 5 million children die be- Treasurer for two terms, Vice-President for casion. Her selfless devotion to the arts has fore the age of 5 from malnutrition. eight terms and Chairman of the Department been an enriching experience for so many and YUM! Brands, which is headquartered in has had a lasting positive impact on improving Louisville, Kentucky has been fighting hunger of Pediatrics for 35 years. the quality of life for all who live and work in in the United States for over 10 years. During His peers have recognized Dr. Knobloch on Northeastern Pennsylvania. this period, they have donated over 97 million numerous occasions. The Michigan Academy f pounds of food to combat hunger in the United of Pediatrics has awarded him the Franklin D. States. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Roosevelt Service Award, the Harry S. Tru- When YUM! Brands wanted to expand their man Service Award, and in 1996 named him efforts worldwide, they searched for a well es- Doctor of the Year. The American Academy of HON. JIM COOPER tablished organization that shared their same Pediatrics presented him with the Pediatric OF TENNESSEE long-term global mission of eliminating hunger. Review and Education Program Award. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After an extensive search YUM! Brands 1990 the Michigan State Medical Society rec- Monday, October 15, 2007 teamed with the World Food Programme (WFP). The WFP has been providing food aid ognized him as the oldest practicing physician Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, I inadvert- to the world for over 41 years. Given the back- in their membership and in 2002 Bay Regional ently missed last Wednesday’s vote on final ground of both these organizations I know Medical Center presented the first Excellence passage of H.R. 2895. Had I been present for they will make a significant difference toward in Teaching Award. This award was created in the vote, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on the Na- eradicating this epidemic. honor of Dr. Knobloch for his dedication, com- tional Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of The partnership has already launched an mitment and compassion for the health care of 2007. important initiative to bring awareness to and the community. Recently at the age of 96, Dr. f stop world hunger. During World Hunger Re- Knobloch published an autobiographical book VISION CARE FOR KIDS ACT 2007 lief Week, October 14th–20th, YUM! Brands entitled, ‘‘An American Pediatrician’s Odys- will be activating a global campaign of TV ad- sey.’’ vertisements, print ads and public service an- HON. CONNIE MACK Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- OF FLORIDA nouncements. YUM! Brands employees will mobilize in their communities to bring aware- resentatives to join me in applauding the life IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ness to this cause. The company will simulta- and career of Dr. Howard Knobloch. He is an Monday, October 15, 2007 neously promote the partnership and raise mil- inspiration to all health care providers, and Mr. MACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to lions in funds for the WFP to use in feeding anyone desiring to improve and deliver quality express my continued support for children’s vi- the hungry around the world. healthcare to our children.

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Madam Speaker, today I and grant her eternal rest. would like to recognize National Latino AIDS HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK f Awareness Day. Today marks the fifth con- OF FLORIDA secutive year that the U.S. has acknowledged IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MOTIVA ENTERPRISES October 15th as National Latino AIDS Aware- Monday, October 15, 2007 ness Day. This day presents us with the im- HON. TED POE portant opportunity to remember that Latinos, Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, it is OF TEXAS with great sadness that I rise today to pay trib- who represent only 14 percent of the popu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lation, account for nearly 19 percent of all ute to the late Mary Lee Slater, a mother of Monday, October 15, 2007 AIDS cases. Today there are approximately four, and grandmother to an only grandson. 200,000 Latinos living with AIDS in the U.S. She died on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 and Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, on January 10, Latinos make up the fastest growing minor- will be buried this Friday October 19, 2007 at 1901, the world changed. It was on this cold ity population in the United States. Therefore, Bethany Seventh Day Adventist Church in day in Jefferson County, Texas, the Gladys it is increasingly important that we work to Miami, Florida where she was a member for City Oil, Gas, and Manufacturing Company achieve equality in treatment and ensure that many years. discovered the largest oil reserve the world Latinos who suffer from HIV and AIDS do not Born on March 1, 1935 to the late Murdic had ever seen. Since that day the modern pe- face barriers to care. National Latino AIDS and Illinois Jordan in Soperton, Georgia, she troleum age has been upon us and Jefferson Awareness Day serves both as a day of re- was the oldest of four siblings: James, Elvin, County, Texas, has been a leader in the oil membrance for those who are living with or Floyd and Randolph. She moved to Miami, and gas industry, fueling our Nation’s econ- have lost their lives to AIDS as well as a day Florida with her family where she attended omy. With Motiva Enterprises recently an- to promote awareness of this disease among public schools, graduating from Booker T. nounced expansion of their Port Arthur Refin- the Latino population. Washington High School in 1953. She at- ery, this tradition of leadership will continue f tended Hampton University in Hampton, Vir- into the future. ginia. Motiva Enterprises will be expanding their TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE TECHNO- Mary worked in the insurance industry for 104-year-old Port Arthur Refinery, becoming LOGICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS more than 30 years as an agent for such com- the largest refinery in the Nation. When con- panies as Atlanta Life and American General. struction is complete, it will produce 600,000 HON. SANDER M. LEVIN Because of her outstanding professionalism, barrels of crude oil per day. This project will OF MICHIGAN work ethic and dedication to her career, she generate an economic boost to southeast IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES received numerous honors and awards includ- Texas by bringing in 5,000 construction jobs ing National Sales Achievement Award and and 300 permanent jobs. Monday, October 15, 2007 Outstanding Sales Achievement Recognition. Motiva is more that just an oil company; it Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Effectively balancing work and family, Mary is an active corporate citizen concerned about recognize the accomplishments of a talented was the dedicated mother of four loving chil- all aspects of the community where it resides. group of students from Lawrence Techno- dren, Michael, Ronald, Surette and Illka. She By putting together a community Citizens Ac- logical University in Southeastern Michigan for was also the proud grandmother of one grand- tion Committee composed of representatives being selected to compete in the U.S. Depart- son, David ‘‘Boom Boom’’ Jonathan whom she from across the community, Motiva has helped ment of Energy’s 2007 Solar Decathlon. Law- loved and adored. address the community’s concerns about rence Tech’s AloeTerra team is one of just Always demonstrating love for her commu- health, jobs, environment, education, and chil- twenty teams from across the United States, nity, Mary was President of the High Ridge dren. Through the work of this committee and Europe and Canada chosen to participate in Neighborhood Improvement Association. With Motiva, the Motiva Youth Training Academy this event. a reputation for helping others, solving prob- was opened. This academy partners with local The Solar Decathlon is an international lems and improving her community, she was businesses to provide juniors and seniors at competition organized by the Department of a source of inspiration and wisdom. One of local high schools with training to help them Energy that brings together young people from Mary’s favorite programs was the Associa- transition from high school into a professional many countries to design, build and operate tion’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner, which pro- career or to higher education. an energy-efficient, completely solar-powered vided an opportunity for residents, families and Motiva is to be commended on its corporate house. More than that, the Solar Decathlon is friends to gather in fellowship to give thanks to citizenship and giving back to communities not a chance to engage the public on how small God for His many blessings. Mary received only in southeast Texas but across the Nation. changes in building and design practices can numerous awards and honors for her dedica- And that’s just the way it is. have a big impact. With rising energy prices tion and commitment to the community, includ- f and increased public concern over global ing Making a Difference Award from Team warming, Americans want to know what they Metro and Inner City Education Foundation IN HONOR OF THE EXTRAOR- can do in their own lives to use energy more Parent Club. She also served on the Model DINARY PUBLIC SERVICE OF MI- efficiently and cleanly. Indeed, the name of the City/Brownsville Charrette Steering Com- CHAEL J. MADONNA Lawrence Tech team says it all: AloeTerra mittee. means ‘‘healing the land.’’ A committed servant of God, whatever HON. SCOTT GARRETT At the same time, there is a large and grow- church Mary was a member of, she stood out OF NEW JERSEY ing world market for renewable energy and ef- as a beacon of light, who demonstrated the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ficiency technologies. This market is worth love of God to whomever she met. An active hundreds of billions of dollars over the next member in her church, Mary served on sev- Monday, October 15, 2007 decade. Clean energy creates good jobs, and eral ministries. She was a Deaconess, Sab- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam that is something that all of us should encour- bath School Teacher and dedicated servant. Speaker, I rise today to commend Michael J. age. Her walk with God was evident. At Bethany Madonna for his extraordinary service to the I am proud that Lawrence Technological Seventh Day Adventist Church, she was hon- people of the State of New Jersey, and par- University is in the 12th Congressional District ored by the Sabbath School Department for ticularly to its law enforcement community. and I am proud to represent these bright Outstanding and Dedicated Service. Mary Last month, Mike retired as President of the young people who have worked so hard to loved her church family. New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent As- show how sustainability, aesthetics, and com- Last Tuesday, Mary heard and answered sociation. He’s been active with the PBA since fort can coexist. I urge all my colleagues to go her Lord’s call to rest. She leaves to cherish 1968, when be became the State Delegate of

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Madam pany position that she might be interested in ment officers in New Jersey, with more than Speaker, I rise, not only for myself, but also because of her outgoing personality. 350 Locals representing more than 30,000 on behalf of Congress Members ANNA ESHOO After discussing the position further and municipal, county, state, and Federal officers. and MIKE HONDA, to honor Ms. Jane Decker thinking about it for a week, she decided to These officers have benefited greatly from the who is retiring after 35 years of dedicated and become a Morale Welfare and Recreation Co- hard work and dedication that Mike has given honorable service in county government. ordinator in Iraq. Even though she was a civil- the PBA these last forty years. The County of Santa Clara encompasses ian, she worked alongside our troops in Balad, Tonight, the members of the PBA and com- what is popularly known as Silicon Valley. Iraq working 12 hour days 7 days a week. Her munity leaders from all across New Jersey will While the rest of the nation may speak of duties included operating a recreation center be honoring Mike for his career of service. I ‘‘Googling’’ or ‘‘Podcasting’’ as tech tools, and a workout area for the troops. join them in thanking Michael J. Madonna for those of us lucky enough to live there tend to regard the companies who invented those She wanted to go to Iraq during Christmas demonstrating such tremendous commitment because she felt that this would be a difficult to the safety and well-being of New Jerseyans terms as neighbors, employers and members of the community. time for the troops that were away from their statewide. The Garden State is a better place families. While the troops defended our Na- because of the service of people like him. Known internationally as the high tech cen- ter of the universe, Santa Clara County’s peo- tion’s freedom in war, Mehrmann’s job was to lift their spirits and be an inspirational force in f ple are diverse. In addition to those who are highly successful, the County also encom- their lives in Iraq. REMEMBERING NICHOLAS passes individuals who face challenges from She boosted morale by writing what she PALMIOTTO life. It is especially those persons upon whom called, ‘‘love notes’’ to the soldiers which were County government focuses. Jane Decker, in small pieces of hot pink paper with inspira- her long service to the County, helped make tional quotes typed on them from a quote HON. FRANK R. WOLF sure that as the County’s people celebrated book. The notes were placed in an aluminum OF VIRGINIA success, they did not forget those who suf- coffee can for anyone to reach in and take. At IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fered, whether from poverty, health troubles or first, the macho soldiers were reluctant to ac- tragedies. Jane Decker, with her high degree cept the love notes from the 54-year-old Monday, October 15, 2007 of professionalism, ethics and knowledge grandmother of four, but after the first person Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I bring to the helped craft the strategies that allowed the took one the popularity of the notes quickly attention of the House Mr. Nick Palmiotto, a government of Santa Clara County to meet its took off. dedicated soldier, a leader, a father, a hus- challenges successfully. Her quotes became a commodity on the band, a member of my Service Academy Advi- While Congressman HONDA and I served on base and were sought by many from privates sory Board and my constituent from Sterling, the County Board of Supervisors, we had the up to generals. The quotes became so pop- Virginia, who passed away at the age of 44 on pleasure of working closely with Ms. Decker. ular that other areas of the base created their October 6 after a valiant fight against leu- We appreciated her outstanding service then. own quote cans and quotes even started to kemia. In the roles we three Members of Congress appear on the menu board of the mess hall. It was an honor to have Nick serve as a play, each of us can attest to the high degree She also distributed stickers and match box member of my Academy Board which assists of intelligence, caring and dedication Ms. cars to the troops which they greatly appre- in the selection of nominees for military acad- Decker has exhibited in her professional life. ciated and sent to their children in the U.S. emies. As a 1984 graduate of the Naval Acad- Jane Decker joined the County of Santa The small gifts made a huge impact in bright- emy, Nick recognized the character and integ- Clara in 1979 as the Director of Intergovern- ening the day of the troops and their children rity that would enable young men and women mental Relations. Because of her demon- were glad to receive a gift from their faraway to become leaders and heroes, much like him- strable leadership qualities, she has been pro- parent. Some of her other activities on the self. Nick was the embodiment of what it moted several times until her most recent post base included hosting pool tournaments, talent meant to be a soldier and a true gentleman. as Deputy County Executive. shows and Texas Hold’em tournaments at the Nick Palmiotto was born on November 18, In addition to her professional commitments, recreation center. 1962, in Mount Kisco, New York. After com- Jane Decker is a committed and valued volun- When she returned to the U.S. after two pleting high school at the top of his class, Nick teer for several prominent organizations in the years, Mehrmann decided to create a support attended the Naval Academy and graduated County of Santa Clara. group for those that have returned from Iraq 11th in his class. He was accepted at the We collectively extend our thanks to Ms. and for those that have friends and family prestigious Nuclear Power School and was Decker for her years of excellent service and overseas. The group Combat Zone Here and commissioned as a nuclear power submariner. wish her the best upon her retirement and this There meets once a month in a local church Shortly thereafter, however, Nick was medi- new phase in her life. She has served the in Kingwood so that servicemembers and their cally retired from the Navy after learning of a people of Santa Clara County well. families can discuss their Iraq War experi- blood disorder that would prevent him from f ences at home and abroad. When Mehrmann serving at sea. KINGWOOD CIVILIAN SERVES describes the activities that other civilians like Upon leaving the Navy, Nick continued his ALONGSIDE THE TROOPS IN IRAQ her do to boost morale with the troops, she involvement with the military as a defense said it helps put the friends and family of our contractor, developing many high-tech pro- HON. TED POE servicemembers at ease. grams which enhanced operations training and Her job as a civilian support member OF TEXAS helped to save the lives of many soldiers on brought colorful life to troops living in a land of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the battlefield. During the final years of his ca- brown sand and rocks. She turned a gym for reer he served in support of the Joint Chiefs Monday, October 15, 2007 the troops into a comfortable home away from of Staff. Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, Linda Shafer home. Mehrmann said that she didn’t go to Nick was an asset to the community and he Mehrmann, of Kingwood, Texas, has recently Iraq for political reasons, but to share random will be greatly missed by all those who knew returned from Iraq not as a member of our acts of kindness with the troops. and loved him, including his two children, armed forces but as a civilian contractor. She I salute Linda Shafer Mehrmann for her Kyleigh and Chad, and his wife, Janelle, of 19 has spent much of her previous working ca- bravery and willingness to assist our Nation years. We send our condolences to his family reer in fine jewelry sales. Instead of being in abroad during a time of war. Her courage and and friends and salute Nick Palmiotto for his an air-conditioned building, surrounded by dia- support of our troops is an inspiration to us all. life of service to his country. monds and jewels, two years ago she decided And that’s just the way it is.

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Monday, October 15, 2007 PFC Wilson, who was only 21 years old at A devoted wife to her husband of 50 years the time of his death, grew up in Maurertown Bert Vandiver Sr. and a loving mother to her Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of children and grandchildren, Beans Vandiver Speaker, I rise today in honor of the late Jack Virginia. He was a typical all-American boy. was the best America and Texas has to offer, Kurlander, who spent a lifetime turning Sussex He loved being outdoors enjoying nature. His a vibrant force of nature that will be dearly County, New Jersey into a destination for tour- hobbies included hunting, fishing and hiking missed. ists and recreation-seekers. His vision truly and he possessed a great love of art and pho- As a businesswoman, Beans was the hard- transformed this picturesque region of the tography. He was an active member of the 4- working driving force behind several success- Garden State. H and local chapter of Future Farmers of ful local businesses and real estate endeav- Born in Rhode Island and raised in Nutley, America (FFA). In high school PFC Wilson ex- ors. Some of her proudest moments were New Jersey, Jack Kurlander had been New celled in the classroom and on the athletic helping young couples to realize a dream of Jersey’s boys tennis champ while at Nutley field. He was a member of the National Honor owning their first home. Because of her suc- High School. But, his love of sports extended Society in addition to playing on Central High cess, Beans proved to be ahead of her time to golf and skiing, as well. Spurred by his love School’s basketball and track teams. In 2004, setting a positive example for others while of outdoor sports and recreation, Jack he graduated from high school, where he is shattering the glass ceiling for women in the Kurlander set about turning this quiet High- remembered by teachers and friends as ‘‘a business world. lands region into a popular destination for a student leader at all times.’’ As her beloved daughter Karen Vandiver- variety of outdoor sporting activities. After graduation, PFC Wilson went on to King also reminded us, Beans was a generous Jack Kurlander and his business partners, West Virginia University where he completed person who cared for the less fortunate and first the Fitzgerald Family and later the two years before joining the U.S. Army. Upon dedicated herself to giving back to the com- Mulvihill Family, were the force behind the de- his completion of boot camp and airborne munity. velopment of ski resorts, tennis and swim school, PFC Wilson was sent to Camp Ederly, Madam Speaker, today’s world needs more clubs, picnic grounds, spa resorts, and major in Vicenza, Italy and from there was deployed people like Beans Vandiver and I join those golf courses over the course of four decades. to Afghanistan. who mourn her loss but celebrate the many The Ballyowen Golf Course, in fact, is the top- PFC Wilson was a proud soldier. In e-mails lasting contributions and joys of her wonderful rated public golf course in New Jersey. he sent home from the war zone, he shared life. Long before his vision took hold, Jack his commitment to the mission and his pride in I thank God for the life of Lavenia ‘‘Beans’’ Kurlander was an avid inventor. He manufac- the U.S. Army. According to his commanding Vandiver and ask his blessings for her family. tured the first nylon tennis nets with his friend officer, PFC Wilson’s fearless actions on the John Fitzgerald in the basement of a Nutley f day of his death saved the lives of many of his bakery. He created a ski-waxing machine, fellow soldiers. PFC Wilson has been post- STATEMENT INTRODUCING AMER- using his mother’s disassembled washing ma- humously awarded the Bronze Star, the Com- ICAN FREEDOM AGENDA ACT OF chine to develop his invention. 2007 This evening, outdoor enthusiasts will join bat Infantryman’s Badge, and the Purple Heart together to dedicate the Memorial Garden at for these noble actions. the 7th Hole of the Black Bear Golf Course We extend our deepest sympathies to Julie HON. RON PAUL and to pay tribute to their friend and patron. Hepner, PFC Wilson’s mother, and his sib- OF TEXAS Jack suffered a heart attack in 1977, but it lings, Chloe, Chelsea and Ethan. Not only did IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES barely slowed him down from his mission to Tom answer the call of his country and in Monday, October 15, 2007 transform this beautiful region. Nearly thirty doing so protect the freedoms that we so cherish, but he also paid a dear price to bring Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, today I am in- years later, a heart attack took his life in 2006 troducing a comprehensive piece of legislation at the age of 76. It is said that Jack Kurlander freedom to people he had never met. He gave his life in order to make our Nation stronger to restore the American Constitution and to re- was able to see things that were unapparent store the liberties that have been sadly eroded to anyone else. His gift for vision and his love and safer for future generations. In 1962, speaking to a gathering of cadets over the past several years. of life are truly missed. at West Point General Douglas MacArthur de- This legislation seeks to restore the checks f livered stirring remarks in which he described and balances enshrined in the Constitution by TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE FIRST the ‘‘American man at arms.’’ He said, ‘‘His our Founding Fathers to prevent abuse of CLASS THOMAS R. WILSON name and fame are the birthright of every Americans by their government. This proposed American citizen. In his youth and strength, legislation would repeal the Military Commis- his love and loyalty, he gave all that mortality sions Act of 2006 and re-establish the tradi- HON. BOB GOODLATTE tional practice that military commissions may OF VIRGINIA can give. He needs no eulogy from me, or be used to try war crimes in places of active IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from any other man.’’ In an age when the word ‘hero’ is tossed hostility where a rapid trial is necessary to pre- Monday, October 15, 2007 around casually to describe everything from serve evidence or prevent chaos. Mr. GOODLATTE. Madam Speaker, last sports stars to singers in bands, PFC Thomas The legislation clarifies that no information month we marked the sixth anniversary of the R. Wilson is a hero in the truest sense of the shall be admitted as evidence if it is obtained September 11th terrorist attacks against Amer- word—a possessor of courage and strength from the defendant through the use of torture ica. The terrorists responsible carefully se- who pursued feats of noble purpose. or coercion. It codifies the FISA process as the means by which foreign intelligence may lected their targets; the World Trade Center f standing for America’s success, and the Pen- be obtained and it gives members of the Sen- tagon for America’s strong defense. These ex- HONORING LAVENIA ‘‘BEANS’’ ate and the House of Representatives stand- tremists sought to bring down the greatest de- VANDIVER, A TRUE TEXAS ing in court to challenge presidential signing mocracy in the history of the world. They ORIGINAL statements that declares the president’s intent thought we were weak—or unprepared to de- to disregard certain aspects of a law passed fend our freedom. They were wrong. The ter- HON. CHET EDWARDS in the U.S. Congress. It prohibits kidnapping rorists soon discovered America is not com- OF TEXAS and extraordinary rendition of prisoners to for- prised of buildings; America is made up of her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eign countries on the president’s unilateral de- people. We are strong. We stand together termination that the suspect is an enemy com- against those who seek to destroy us. Monday, October 15, 2007 batant. It defends the first amendment by clari- And so it is with great sorrow but immense Mr. EDWARDS. Madam Speaker, I rise fying that journalists are not to be prevented pride that I recognize one of my own constitu- today to honor a true Texas original, Lavenia from publishing information received from the

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Only in of secret evidence to designate an individual and citations. 2002 did Dr. Mays start to regularly play the or organization with a United States presence We should all remember Adam’s courage instrument again, which culminated with his and his ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The to be a foreign terrorist or foreign terrorist or- winning the Van Cliburn Foundation competi- freedom and liberty we enjoy and the peace in ganization. tion only 5 short years later. I invite my colleagues to join my efforts to the world for others for which he fought are restore the U.S. Constitution by enacting the part of the great legacy that SGT Adam Quinn In closing, I must remark that Dr. Mays’ American Freedom Agenda Act of 2007. leaves behind. He was laid to rest at Oakdale achievements are a realization of his unwaver- f Cemetery in DeLand, Florida on October 12. ing commitment to the art of musical perform- To Adam’s wife, Faye; their child who will ance. Not only is Dr. Mays now a world re- CLUBCORP, THE WORLD LEADER arrive in March of 2008; his parents, Charles nowned pianist committed to sharing the gift of IN PRIVATE CLUBS CELE- and Sherry; his brother, Asa; and his entire music, but he is also a respected physician BRATING 50 YEARS OF SERVICE family, we extend our deepest sympathy. committed to helping patients with the gift of Madam Speaker, because of SGT Adam sight. Our great Nation should congratulate Quinn’s sacrifice for our country, I ask all HON. SAM JOHNSON him on his achievements as one of Alabama’s OF TEXAS Members of the U.S. House of Representa- tives to join me in recognizing his service in finest, and be honored to call him one of our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our Nation’s Armed Forces and remembering own. Monday, October 15, 2007 both his life and his dedication to the United Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam States of America. f Speaker, congratulations are in order for f HONORING JOHN J. DUPLESSIS, ClubCorp of Dallas, TX. ClubCorp, the World CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. DREW SR. Leader in private clubs, is celebrating 50 great MAYS years of service and tradition. It is an honor and a privilege to represent the numerous employees at ClubCorp who HON. SPENCER BACHUS HON. RON LEWIS OF ALABAMA have generated millions of dollars for chari- OF KENTUCKY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES table causes and philanthropic events. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On October 19, 2007, ClubCorp will host the Monday, October 15, 2007 world’s largest one-day charity golf and dining Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, today I rise Monday, October 15, 2007 event to commemorate their anniversary. to commend an individual from the District I Instead of receiving gifts for their 50th anni- represent, the Sixth Congressional District of Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I versary, ClubCorp will again be giving back Alabama, whose recent achievement in the rise today to recognize John J. DuPlessis, Sr., and helping as many lives as possible. The field of music deserves the accolades and es- a remarkable man with a long history of serv- tournament, the dinners, and the auctions are teem of this body. ice to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Mr. all designed to give aid to four different foun- On June 3, 2007, Dr. Drew Mays of Bir- DuPlessis, a resident of Elizabethtown, will re- dations and charities. mingham took top honors in the world re- ceive the Distinguished Citizen Award from the All proceeds raised during ClubCorp Charity nowned Van Cliburn Foundation International Boy Scouts of America on October 17, 2007. Classic will be divided and donated to The Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs John J. DuPlessis earned his undergraduate Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), the in Forth Worth, Texas. His winning perform- and graduate engineering degrees from North PGA Foundation, the Susan G. Komen for the ance in the final round included Beethoven’s Carolina State University. He was employed Cure Foundation, and ClubCorp’s Employee Sonata in C major, Op. 53 ‘‘Waldstein’’ and for over thirty years with the Magnetic Division Partners Care Foundation. Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz No. 1. ClubCorp continues to provide great service This event, whose prestigious sponsor has of Crucible Materials Corporation. He served and tradition to its members and charities. long been recognized internationally as a as the President of the Crucible Magnetics Congratulations again, and thank you, to champion of musical excellence, gives its par- plant in Elizabethtown from 1985 until his re- ClubCorp. ticipants from around the world an opportunity tirement in 1992. During his business career f to compete for top honors as amateur pianists. he was an active member of the Magnetic Ma- Created in 1999, the Van Cliburn Foundation’s terials Association, the Associated Industries HONORING THE SERVICE OF SER- amateur competition is the most respected of Kentucky, and the Gorham International GEANT ADAM QUINN TO OUR amateur piano competition in the United Conference on Magnetic Materials. COUNTRY States, and was created to ‘‘celebrate the Mr. DuPlessis has been an extremely active amateur spirit.’’ member of his community. He has served on HON. JOHN L. MICA It is remarkable to note that as amateurs, the Board of Directors of the Elizabethtown competitors may not derive their principal OF FLORIDA Jaycees, was the first President of Let’s source of income from public performances or IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Spruce Up, and has been active with the Eliz- piano instruction. Therefore, the level of artis- Monday, October 15, 2007 tic ability and expression is reached in tandem abethtown Lions Club. He was also a board Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to with balancing the pressures and concerns of member and Chairman of the Elizabethtown honor and pay tribute to SGT Adam Quinn, daily life. This is an achievement indeed. Independent School System, and has been in- 22, who died October 6, 2007 while serving In addition to being a master of the piano, volved with Habitat for Humanity, Sigma Phi our Nation in Afghanistan. Dr. Mays is an ophthalmologist in private prac- Epsilon Fraternity, St. James Catholic Church Prior to joining the Army, Adam graduated tice, specializing in glaucoma. He also serves and Baptist Builders. from DeLand High School in DeLand, Florida on the staff of Birmingham’s VA Medical Cen- John DuPlessis has had a long association where he was a leader in the Junior ROTC ter, and serves as residency program director with the Boy Scouts of America serving as program. He also attended the First United for the Department of Ophthalmology at the Scout Master for Troop 829. Mr. DuPlessis Methodist Church in DeLand with his family. University of Alabama in Birmingham. How- was also Fundraising Chairman of the Lincoln Adam joined the Army and took great pride ever, before his medical career began, Dr. Trail District Sustaining Membership Enroll- in serving his country. His colleagues remem- Mays studied advanced music both at the ment, Lincoln Trail Camping Chairman, Wood ber a compassionate individual who cared Manhattan School of Music and at the Con- Badge trained, and a Silver Beaver recipient. deeply for others while his family recalls his servatory of Music in Hannover, Germany. In uncanny ability to make people laugh. Adam’s 1987, he earned a master’s degree in music It is my privilege to recognize John J. character earned him the respect of his family, from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, DuPlessis, Sr. today, before the entire United friends and fellow soldiers. He was assigned the same year he began to work on his med- States House of Representatives, for his hard to the 82nd Airborne Division based in Fort ical degree. work and service to his community.

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Madam Speaker, I rise critical to helping our local first responders be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to underline the importance of territories prepared for events that are similar if not larg- Monday, October 15, 2007 in Homeland Security operations. I commend er in scale to what happened during Hurricane the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Katrina so that we may be able to avoid the Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognizing the importance of United States mistakes of the past and be more successful, pay tribute to the late Bernard F. Sliger, Ph.D., territories to the defense of the homeland and as a nation and region, to responding to such who served as Florida State University’s Presi- including Guam as the first U.S. territory to ac- catastrophes. dent from 1977 to 1991. tively partake in the Top Officials or TOPOFF I commend the Department of Homeland Dr. Sliger will be remembered for his out- exercise being held this year in Arizona, Or- Security in its choice to include Guam in the standing academic service to the university, as egon, and Guam from October 15th to the TOPOFF 4 exercise. The knowledge and ex- well as for his commitment to FSU’s students. 24th. perience gained from this experience will ulti- During his tenure, student enrollment at Flor- The 106th Congress directed that TOPOFF mately strengthen our national security. I also ida State increased by nearly one-third. Dr. exercises be conducted biennially. Originally commend the Government of Guam and Fed- Sliger was especially proud to establish the the TOPOFF exercise was to be conducted by eral officials on Guam who have worked very FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and to ini- the Department of Justice but was transferred hard over the past several months in pre- tiate the Panama City Campus. to the DHS on March 1, 2003 along with the paring for these exercises. Dr. Sliger also led the university to its promi- Office for Domestic Preparedness. These op- f nent rise in intercollegiate athletics. Under his erations are designed to improve the Nation’s leadership, Florida State University decided to capacity to manage complex and extreme ter- PAYING TRIBUTE TO BOULDER join the Atlantic Coast Conference. As a 1990 rorist events. CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE graduate and former student-athlete at Florida TOPOFF exercises began in 2000 and took State, I am proud and thankful for these place in Denver, Colorado and Portsmouth, HON. JON C. PORTER achievements. New Hampshire. In focused on two different OF NEVADA His colleagues remember Dr. Sliger for his attacks one in each operational area including IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES easygoing nature and love for his school and a bioterrorist attack and a chemical attack. his students. I will always remember the an- Monday, October 15, 2007 TOPOFF 2 and 3 each incorporated lessons nual ice cream socials at his residence that learned from the previous exercises and simu- Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today brought together students, faculty, and admin- lated different manmade and natural disaster to honor the Boulder City Chamber of Com- istrators. It was considered one of the high- events. Most recently, during TOPOFF 3 local, merce. The Boulder City Chamber of Com- lights of the year among students. Federal and private sector organizations merce has been dedicated to serving the com- Dr. Sliger is survived by his wife, Greta, and began to interface with international actors—a munity of Boulder City since its founding in four children, and I want to commend Dr. facet that is once again included in TOPOFF 1932. The Boulder City Chamber of Com- Sliger in their honor for his noble service to 4. Moreover, DHS has refined each subse- merce meets the specific needs of its commu- Florida State University. quent exercise to reflect a more realistic sce- nity members in acting as a tourism bureau, a f nario for local and Federal first responders. convention bureau and a business promoter. TOPOFF 4 which begins today, October The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce is PAYING TRIBUTE TO COLONEL 15th, will be a 10-day exercise and will focus the voice of small business for the Boulder TERRY S. ROBINSON on five objective areas: prevention, intelligence City establishments. The Chamber consists of and investigation, incident management, public 408 dues paying members. The logistical op- HON. JON C. PORTER information, and evaluation. The simulation will erations of the Chamber are run by only two OF NEVADA involve a series of radiological detonation de- employees and a vast team of active volun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vices, better known as ‘‘dirty bombs’’, being si- teers and ambassadors who contribute their Monday, October 15, 2007 multaneously detonated in the participating re- time and energy to serve their community. The gions and will involve the interaction of Fed- Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today eral, State, and Territorial officials along with who work in and with the community in order to honor Colonel Terry S. Robinson and con- international regional partners and private sec- to better anticipate its needs. gratulate him upon his retirement. Colonel tor participants. The scenario though plausible The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce Robinson has committed his life to serving is entirely fictional and is based on no specific has always provided extensive services to its others. He served over 26 years in the Air military or government intelligence and has members as well as the entire city of Boulder Force and has held numerous positions at the been tailored to ensure participants’ specific City. They act as the voice of the community Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Program training objectives are met. on both a statewide and national level. The in Las Vegas over the past 12 years. I am encouraged that Guam will be included Chamber also hosts several significant annual Colonel Terry Robinson was born and in TOPOFF 4 exercises. The inclusion of events which include Spring Jam and Home- raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He remained in Guam in TOPOFF 4 adds a new layer of dif- town Christmas. These events are looked for- Ohio to continue his formal education and re- ficulty for national disaster planning and co- ward to yearly and happen because of the ceived his Bachelor’s and Masters Degrees in operation because it involves dealing with a tireless and dependable efforts of the mem- Psychology. Upon graduation from college, massive event not in the continental United bers of the Boulder City Chamber of Com- Mr. Robinson joined the U.S. Air Force to fulfill States. It also shows an underlying commit- merce. his military obligation. Determined and dedi- ment by the U.S. government to the territories Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the cated to achievement while serving his coun- and their importance to maintain security for Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. I would try, he stayed in until he earned the rank of the entire Nation. Guam’s participation in personally like to thank Jill Lagan and Goldie full colonel. Upon retirement from the United TOPOFF 4 exercises continues to dem- Begley for taking time out of their lives in States Air Force, Colonel Robinson began onstrate its strategic importance to overall order to come to Washington, D.C. Meeting working at the Nevada Power Company su- U.S. security posture. with members of Congress and participating in pervising their security forces as the Chief of TOPOFF 4 will highlight the ability of the ‘‘Las Vegas Chamber Goes to Wash- Security and acting as a consultant to ensure Guam’s local first responders to respond to a ington’’ event strengthens their status as pil- a safe working environment for all employees lethal radiological attack on Guam. I know that lars of the community. The dedication and and customers. Guam’s emergency first responders have service of the Boulder City Chamber of Com- Colonel Robinson began serving specialized been working closely with the Guam National merce should set an example for all busi- needs of the citizens of Nevada when he Guard’s 94th Civil Support Team in preparing nesses and members of the community alike. began with the Salvation Army Rehabilitation

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:33 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.047 E15OCPT1 bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with REMARKS October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2139 Program as a Certified Alcohol and Drug telligence activities that are otherwise permis- Mr. Wigton’s career as a realtor started in Abuse Counselor. He advanced to Clinical Su- sible prior to the enactment of this Act.’’ This 1995 when he began working at CENTURY pervisor and he worked his way up to his cur- amendment does not change the force of the 21 Clark Properties. In his first three years, he rent position of Clinical Program Director from legislation, does not limit the scope of the became one of the company’s top producing which he is retiring. MEJA jurisdiction, and does not grant immu- agents. Then in 1998, he was offered an op- Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Colo- nity to anyone, including contractor employees portunity to purchase an interest with the com- nel Terry S. Robinson who has served the citi- of the intelligence community. I am voting in pany. In 2000, he joined Patty Clark and zens of the State of Nevada diligently. His support of this motion because it simply re- commitment to his work in facilitating and su- states existing law. Shele Pandl and built an 18,000 square foot pervising the assistance of the people in Ne- Mr. Price’s legislation would place contractor ‘‘Real Estate Mall’’ which housed many nec- vada is valued and should be applauded by employees of non-defense related agencies essary services in real estate such as sales all. I would like to thank him for his military under the extraterritorial jurisdiction of United and property management, mortgage broker- and civilian service and wish him well upon his States federal law, granting the Department of age, and homeowner’s insurance. This innova- retirement. Justice authority to prosecute felony offenses tive idea has become a model in the real es- f committed by non-defense contractors. The tate industry and remains one of the most motion to recommit restates what the under- MEJA EXPANSION AND ground-breaking ideas in Nevada real estate lying bill requires—that intelligence activities today. ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2007 are subject to the requirements of MEJA. Mr. Wigton has been actively involved in his SPEECH OF Nothing in this motion to recommit or the leg- islation should ever be construed to authorize, local realtor board, serving as the chair of mul- HON. JANIS D. SCHAKOWSKY condone or legitimize the abuse of prisoners tiple committees and as the president of the OF ILLINOIS during detention or interrogations. It is with board. He has also been actively involved in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this understanding alone that I support this the Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS Thursday, October 4, 2007 motion to recommit. and the Nevada Association of REALTORS. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, my col- f Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Rob league from Virginia has offered a motion to PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROB WIGTON Wigton. His hard work and dedication to the recommit H.R. 2740, the MEJA Expansion and Nevada REALTORS Association is to be ad- Enforcement Act, to the Judiciary Committee HON. JON C. PORTER mired, and I wish him well in his upcoming and to modify the legislation with regard to in- OF NEVADA term as President. telligence activities. I will support this motion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to recommit, but wish to clearly state my un- derstanding of the motion. Monday, October 15, 2007 The motion to recommit would amend H.R. Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today 2740 with a rule of construction, stating, ‘‘noth- to honor Rob Wigton, the incoming President ing in this Act shall be construed to affect in- of the Nevada Association of REALTORS.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:33 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC8.002 E15OCPT1 bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with REMARKS E2140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2007 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Judiciary Intelligence To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Closed business meeting to markup pend- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tion of Michael B. Mukasey, of New ing intelligence matters. agreed to by the Senate on February 4, York, to be Attorney General. SH–219 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- SH–216 3 p.m. tem for a computerized schedule of all 10:30 a.m. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- fairs meetings and hearings of Senate com- fairs mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- To hold hearings to examine the Depart- tion of Ellen C. Williams, of Kentucky, ment of Homeland Security, focusing tees, and committees of conference. to be a Governor of the United States on contractors and the work of the gov- This title requires all such committees Postal Service. ernment. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily SD–342 Digest—designated by the Rules Com- SD–342 2:30 p.m. mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Commerce, Science, and Transportation OCTOBER 23 of the meetings, when scheduled, and To hold hearings to examine the digital 10 a.m. any cancellations or changes in the television transition, focusing on gov- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions meetings as they occur. ernment and industry perspectives. To hold hearings to examine the efficacy SR–253 of the Energy Employees Occupational As an additional procedure along Foreign Relations Illness Compensation Program, focus- with the computerization of this infor- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- ing on our Cold War heroes. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily tions of Daniel V. Speckhard, of Wis- SD–430 Digest will prepare this information for consin, to be Ambassador to Greece, printing in the Extensions of Remarks Thomas F. Stephenson, of California, OCTOBER 24 to be Ambassador to the Portuguese section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Republic, and Vincent Obsitnik, of Vir- 9:30 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday of each ginia, to be Ambassador to the Slovak Veterans’ Affairs week. Republic. To hold hearings to examine to consider Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Oc- SD–419 pending legislation. SD–562 tober 16, 2007 may be found in the Daily OCTOBER 18 10 a.m. Digest of today’s RECORD. 9:30 a.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation Commission on Security and Cooperation To hold hearings to examine the future MEETINGS SCHEDULED in Europe of radio. SR–253 OCTOBER 17 To hold hearings to examine a par- liamentary perspective of challenges 9:30 a.m. facing today’s Europe. OCTOBER 25 Environment and Public Works B–318RHOB 10 a.m. Superfund and Environmental Health Sub- 10 a.m. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine the nomina- To hold oversight hearings to examine To hold an oversight hearing to examine tions of Gregory F. Jacob, of New Jer- the federal Superfund Program’s ac- the Department of Transportation. tivities to protect public health. sey, to be Solicitor, and Howard SR–253 Radzely, of Maryland, to be Deputy SD–406 Environment and Public Works Secretary, both of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs To hold hearings to examine lead and Labor. To hold an oversight hearing to examine children’s health. the Department of Veterans Affairs SD–406 SD–430 and Department of Defense collabora- Finance tion, focusing on the report of the To hold hearings to examine inter- OCTOBER 31 President’s Commission on Care for national trade, focusing on import 9:30 a.m. America’s Returning Wounded War- health and safety for today and the fu- Veterans’ Affairs riors, the report of the Veterans Dis- ture. To hold an oversight hearing to examine ability Benefit Commission, and other SD–215 vocational rehabilitation. related reports. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- SD–562 SD–562 fairs 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Oversight of Government Management, the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Federal Workforce, and the District of To hold hearings to examine universal Business meeting to consider an original Columbia Subcommittee telephone service. bill entitled ‘‘Sudan Accountability To hold hearings to examine politics in SR–253 and Divestment Act of 2007,’’ an origi- government, focusing on the scope and nal bill entitled ‘‘Terrorism Risk Insur- enforcement of the Hatch Act. NOVEMBER 7 ance Program Reauthorization Act of SD–342 2007,’’ and an original bill entitled 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. ‘‘Flood Insurance Reform and Mod- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Rules and Administration ernization Act of 2007.’’ Science, Technology, and Innovation Sub- To hold hearings to examine the Govern- SD–538 committee ment Accountability Office report fo- Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine science cusing on funding challenges and facili- To hold hearings to examine consumer parks, focusing on bolstering United ties maintenance at the Smithsonian wireless issues. States competitiveness. Institution. SR–253 SR–253 SR–301

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:33 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M15OC8.000 E15OCPT1 bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with REMARKS Monday, October 15, 2007 Daily Digest Senate and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 7–13, Chamber Action 2007, as designated by the National Fire Protection Routine Proceedings, pages S12831–S12884 Association. Page S12853 Measures Introduced: Seven bills and two resolu- National Teen Driver Safety Week: Committee tions were introduced, as follows: S. 2158–2164, and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was dis- S. Res. 345–346. Page S12863 charged from further consideration of S. Con. Res. Measures Reported: 36, supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Reported on Tuesday, October 9, during the ad- Driver Safety Week, and the resolution was then journment: S. 805, to amend the Foreign Assistance agreed to. Page S12853 Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa Measures Considered: in the effort to achieve internationally recognized Commerce and Justice, and Science Appropria- goals in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS tions Act—Agreement: Senate resumed consider- and other major diseases and the reduction of mater- ation of H.R. 3093, making appropriations for the nal and child mortality by improving human health Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, care capacity and improving retention of medical and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- health professionals in sub-Saharan Africa, with tember 30, 2008, taking action on the following amendments. (S. Rept. No. 110–192) amendments proposed thereto: S. 968, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of Pages S12835–53, S12853–58 1961 to provide increased assistance for the preven- Adopted: tion, treatment, and control of tuberculosis, with an Mikulski Modified Amendment No. 3309, to pro- amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. vide that certain funds be available for the develop- No. 110–193) ment of educational activities in science, technology, H.R. 1678, to amend the Torture Victims Relief engineering, and mathematics related to the civilian Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations to provide space program. Page S12844 assistance for domestic and foreign programs and Mikulski (for Lautenberg) Modified Amendment centers for the treatment of victims of torture. (S. No. 3251, to provide funds for the National Re- Rept. No. 110–194) Page S12863 search Council study on acidification of the oceans as Reported on Monday, October 15: S. 1839, to re- authorized by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Con- quire periodic reports on claims related to acts of servation and Management Reauthorization Act of terrorism against Americans perpetrated or supported 2006. Page S12844 by the Government of Libya. (S. Rept. No. Mikulski (for Levin) Amendment No. 3275, to re- 110–195) quire the FBI to submit an annual report to Con- S. 2020, to reauthorize the Tropical Forest Con- gress regarding the length of time taken by the FBI servation Act of 1998 through fiscal year 2010, to to conduct background checks. Page S12844 rename the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 Mikulski (for McCaskill/Mikulski) Amendment as the ‘‘Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act No. 3247, to require the Departments, agencies and of 2007’’. (S. Rept. No. 110–196) commissions to establish and maintain on their S. 680, to ensure proper oversight and account- website homepages a direct link to the websites of ability in Federal contracting, with an amendment in their Inspectors General. Pages S12844–45 the nature of a substitute. Mikulski (for Obama/Durbin) Amendment No. 3234, to provide that none of the funds appropriated Measures Passed: or otherwise made available by this Act may be used Fire Prevention Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. to enter into a contract in an amount greater than 345, supporting the work of firefighters to educate $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such and protect the Nation’s communities, and the goals amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee D1350

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:16 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15OC7.REC D15OCPT1 bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with DIGEST October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1351 makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax li- Thune Amendment No. 3317, to provide, in a fis- ability. Page S12845 cally responsible manner, additional funding for Mikulski (for Pryor) Amendment No. 3263, to es- United States attorneys to prosecute violent crimes tablish a pilot program for digital and wireless net- in Indian country. Page S12854 works to advance online higher education opportuni- During consideration of this measure today, Senate ties for minority students. Pages S12845–46 also took the following action: Mikulski (for Shelby) Amendment No. 3271, of a Mikulski Amendment No. 3233, to provide addi- perfecting nature. Page S12846 tional funding for the Office on Violence Against Mikulski (for Shelby) Amendment No. 3272, rel- Women, previously agreed to on Thursday, October ative to the review of IT and 2010 Census-related 4, 2007, was modified by unanimous consent. activities at the Bureau of the Census. Page S12846 Page S12839 Mikulski (for Shelby) Amendment No. 3273, of a Mikulski (for Reid) Amendment No. 3225, to re- perfecting nature. Page S12846 quire an analysis of the methods for collecting data Mikulski (for Shelby) Amendment No. 3288, to regarding the status of the United States economy provide transparency and accountability in funding and a determination of whether the current data re- for conferences and meetings of the National Aero- sults in an overstatement of United States economic nautics and Space Administration. Pages S12846–47 growth, domestic manufacturing output, and pro- Mikulski (for Coburn) Amendment No. 3318, to ductivity, previously agreed to on Thursday, October provide additional transparency and accountability in 4, 2007, was modified by unanimous consent. funding for conferences and meetings of the National Page S12840 Aeronautics and Space Administration. Page S12847 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- By 85 yeas to 3 nays (Vote No. 364), Brown viding for further consideration of the bill at ap- Modified Amendment No. 3260, to prohibit the use proximately 11 a.m., on Tuesday, October 16, 2007. of any funds made available in this Act in a manner Page S12884 that is inconsistent with the trade remedy laws of Executive Reports of Committees: Senate received the United States. Pages S12835, S12839, S12849–50 the following executive report of a committee: Casey (for Biden) Modified Amendment No. Report to accompany Protocol to Treaty of 3256, to appropriate an additional $110,000,000 for Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation with Den- community-oriented policing services and to provide mark (Treaty Doc. 108–8) (Ex. Rept. 110–1). a full offset for such amount. Pages S12835, S12852 Mikulski/Collins Amendment No. 3310, to pro- Page S12863 vide for certain public-private competition require- Messages from the House: Page S12862 ments. Page S12852 Measures Referred: Pages S12862–63 Mikulski (for Kennedy) Amendment No. 3239, to clarify that student loan repayment assistance does Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S12863 not violate section 209 of title 18, United States Executive Reports of Committees: Page S12863 Code, relating to Federal salary. Page S12852 Additional Cosponsors: Pages S12863–66 Pending: Inouye Amendment No. 3214, to establish a fact- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: finding Commission to extend the study of a prior Pages S12866–74 Commission to investigate and determine facts and Additional Statements: Pages S12861–62 circumstances surrounding the relocation, intern- Amendments Submitted: Pages S12874–84 ment, and deportation to Axis countries of Latin Americans of Japanese descent from December 1941 Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. through February 1948, and the impact of those ac- (Total—364) Page S12850 tions by the United States, and to recommend ap- Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad- propriate remedies. Page S12835 journed at 7:43 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oc- Bingaman/Smith Amendment No. 3208, to tober 16, 2007. (For Senate’s program, see the re- amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Act of 1968 to clarify that territories and Indian page S12884.) tribes are eligible to receive grants for confronting the use of methamphetamine. Pages S12842–44 Vitter Amendment No. 3277, to prohibit funds Committee Meetings from being used in contravention of section 642(a) (Committees not listed did not meet) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. Pages S12850–52 No committee meetings were held.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:16 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15OC7.REC D15OCPT1 bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with DIGEST D1352 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST October 15, 2007 House of Representatives House of Representatives regarding the withholding Chamber Action of information relating to corruption in Iraq (H. Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 12 pub- Rept. 110–382); and lic bills, H.R. 3825–3836; and 7 resolutions, H. H. Res. 742, providing for consideration of the Con. Res. 234; and H. Res. 738–740, 743–745, bill (H.R. 2102) to maintain the free flow of infor- were introduced. Pages H11547–48 mation to the public by providing conditions for the Additional Cosponsors: Pages H11548–49 federally compelled disclosure of information by cer- tain persons connected with the news media (H. Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Rept. 110–383). Page H11547 H.R. 1424, to amend section 712 of the Em- ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, sec- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she tion 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and sec- appointed Representative Hirono to act as Speaker tion 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro tempore for today. Page H11497 require equity in the provision of mental health and Recess: The House recessed at 12:32 p.m. and re- substance-related disorder benefits under group convened at 2 p.m. Page H11497 health plans, with an amendment (H. Rept. Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules 110–374, Pt. 1); and pass the following measures: H.R. 1424, to amend section 712 of the Em- ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, sec- Congratulating the State of Israel on chairing a tion 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and sec- United Nations committee for the first time in tion 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to history: H. Res. 624, amended, to congratulate the require equity in the provision of mental health and State of Israel on chairing a United Nations com- substance-related disorder benefits under group mittee for the first time in history; health plans, with an amendment (H. Rept. Pages H11498–H11501 110–374, Pt. 2); Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Con- H.R. 20, to provide for research on, and services gratulating the State of Israel on chairing a United for individuals with, postpartum depression and psy- Nations committee for the first time in history, and chosis, with an amendment (H. Rept. 110–375); for other purposes.’’. Page H11501 H.R. 507, to establish a grant program to provide Expressing the sense of the House of Representa- vision care to children, with an amendment (H. tives regarding the Government of Syria’s contin- Rept. 110–376); ued interference in the internal affairs of Leb- H.R. 970, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and anon: H. Res. 738, to express the sense of the Cosmetic Act with respect to the distribution of the House of Representatives regarding the Government drug dextromethorphan, with an amendment (H. of Syria’s continued interference in the internal af- Rept. 110–377); fairs of Lebanon, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 375 H.R. 1727, to enhance and further research into yeas to 5 nays with 1 voting ‘‘present’’, Roll No. paralysis and to improve rehabilitation and the qual- 961; Pages H11501–04, H11531 ity of life for persons living with paralysis and other Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the physical disabilities, with an amendment (H. Rept. goal of the United States that, not later than Jan- 110–378); uary 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and work- H.R. 2295, to amend the Public Health Service ing land of the United States should provide from Act to provide for the establishment of an renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry, with an total energy consumed in the United States and amendment (H. Rept. 110–379); continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable H.R. 2868, to eliminate the exemption from State food, feed, and fiber: H. Con. Res. 25, to express regulation for certain securities designated by na- the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the tional securities exchanges (H. Rept. 110–380); United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, H.R. 1567, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the of 1961 to provide increased assistance for the pre- United States should provide from renewable re- vention, treatment, and control of tuberculosis, with sources not less than 25 percent of the total energy an amendment (H. Rept. 110–381, Pt. 1); consumed in the United States and continue to H. Res. 741, providing for consideration of the produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, resolution (H. Res. 734) expressing the sense of the and fiber; Pages H11504–07

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:16 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15OC7.REC D15OCPT1 bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with DIGEST October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1353 Louisiana Armed Services Veterans Post Office Recess: The House recessed at 3:47 p.m. and recon- Designation Act: H.R. 2089, to designate the facil- vened at 4:02 p.m. Pages H11510–11 ity of the United States Postal Service located at 701 Recess: The House recessed at 5:49 p.m. and recon- Loyola Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H11530 ‘‘Louisiana Armed Services Veterans Post Office’’, by Suspensions—Proceedings Postponed: The House a 2⁄3 yea-and nay vote of 383 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 962; Pages H11507–08, H11531–32 debated the following measures under suspension of the rules. Further proceedings were postponed until Nate DeTample Post Office Building Designa- Tuesday, October 16th: tion Act: H.R. 3297, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 950 West ALS Registry Act: H.R. 2295, amended, to Trenton Avenue in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, as the amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for ‘‘Nate DeTample Post Office Building’’; the establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral Scle- rosis Registry and Pages H11513–16 Pages H11508–09 Wallace S. Hartsfield Post Office Building Des- Recognizing the need to pursue research into the ignation Act: H.R. 3572, to designate the facility of causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idio- the United States Postal Service located at 4320 pathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals Blue Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri, as the and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fi- ‘‘Wallace S. Hartsfield Post Office Building’’; brosis Awareness Week: H. Con. Res. 182, to recog- nize the need to pursue research into the causes, a Pages H11509–10 treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pul- Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression monary fibrosis and to support the goals and ideals Research and Care Act: H.R. 20, amended, to pro- of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness vide for research on, and services for individuals Week. Pages H11522–24 2 with, postpartum depression and psychosis, by a ⁄3 Quorum Calls—Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes de- yea-and-nay vote of 382 yeas to 3 nays, Roll No. veloped during the proceedings of today and appear 963; Pages H11511–13, H11532–33 on pages H11531, H11531–32, and H11532–33. Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act: There were no quorum calls. H.R. 1727, amended, to enhance and further re- Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and search into paralysis and to improve rehabilitation adjourned at 9:01 p.m. and the quality of life for persons living with paral- ysis and other physical disabilities; Pages H11516–19 Committee Meetings Supporting the goals and ideals of a Long-Term Care Awareness Week: H. Con. Res. 133, to sup- NATION’S FOOD SUPPLY—CAN THE FDA port the goals and ideals of a Long-Term Care ASSURE SAFETY AND SECURITY Awareness Week; Pages H11519–21 Committee on Energy and Commerce: On October 11, Expressing the sense of the House of Representa- the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations tives that there should be established a National continued hearings entitled ‘‘Diminished Capacity: Cancer Research Month: H. Res. 448, to express the Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the sense of the House of Representatives that there Nation’s Food Supply?—Part III.’’ Testimony was should be established a National Cancer Research heard from the following officials of the Department Month; Pages H11521–22 of Health and Human Services: David W. K. Assist- ant Commissioner, Food Protection; Margaret O’K. Expressing the sense of the House of Representa- Glavin, Associate Commissioner, Regulatory Affairs, tives with respect to Diamond-Blackfan Anemia: both with the FDA; and Richard Raymond, M.D., H. Res. 524, amended, to express the sense of the Under Secretary for Food Safety, Food Safety and In- House of Representatives with respect to Diamond- spection Service; Martin F. Martin, Analyst in Asian Blackfan Anemia; Pages H11524–26 Trade and Finance Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2007: Trade Division, CRS, Library of Congress; and a H.R. 970, amended, to amend the Federal Food, public witness. Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the dis- Committee on Rules: Granted, by a voice vote, a struc- tribution of the drug dextromethorphan; and tured rule providing for one hour of debate on H.R. Pages H11526–27 2102, Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, equally Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007: H.R. 507, divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking amended, to establish a grant program to provide vi- minority member of the Committee on the Judici- sion care to children. Pages H11527–30 ary.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:16 Oct 16, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D15OC7.REC D15OCPT1 bajohnson on PROD1PC69 with DIGEST D1354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST October 15, 2007 The rule waives all points of order against consid- cial Action Programme to Combat Forced Labour, eration of the bill except those arising under clause Geneva, Switzerland; and Kevin Bales, Free the 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The rule provides that the Slaves, Washington, D.C. amendment in the nature of a substitute rec- f ommended by the Committee on the Judiciary shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall NEW PUBLIC LAWS be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against provisions of the bill. (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D1309) The rule makes in order only the amendment S. 1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fun- printed in the Rules Committee report if offered by gicide, and Rodenticide Act to renew and amend the Representative Boucher or his designee. The amend- provisions for the enhanced review of covered pes- ment shall not be subject to a demand for division ticide products, to authorize fees for certain pesticide of the question, shall be considered as read, and shall products, and to expend and improve the collection be debatable for ten minutes equally divided and of maintenance fees. Signed on October 9, 2007. controlled by the proponent and an opponent. The (Public Law 110–94) rule waives all points of order against the amend- ment printed in this report except those arising f under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The rule provides COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, one motion to recommit with or without instruc- OCTOBER 16, 2007 tions. Finally, the rule permits the Chair, during consideration of the bill in the House, to postpone (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) further consideration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker. Testimony was heard from Rep- Senate resentatives Boucher, Smith of Texas and Pence. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to Committee on Rules: hold an oversight hearing to examine the Transportation Granted, by a voice vote, a closed Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts and progress on rule providing one hour of debate in the House on H.R. 1, ‘‘Implementing the Recommendations of the 9/ H. Res. 734, expressing the sense of the House of 11 Commission Act of 2007’’, 10 a.m., SR–253. Representatives regarding the withholding of infor- Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold closed briefings mation relating to corruption in Iraq, equally di- to examine issues relative to security in the Persian Gulf, vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking 11:45 a.m., S–407, Capitol. minority member of the Committee on Oversight Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: and Government Reform. The rule waives all points to hold hearings to examine the Security and Account- of order against consideration of the resolution and ability For Every (SAFE) Port Act (Public Law 109–347) provides that the resolution shall be considered as one year after its enactment, 10 a.m., SD–342. read. The rule provides one motion to recommit Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Gov- which may not contain instructions. Testimony was ernment Information, Federal Services, and International heard from Chairman Waxman and Representative Security, to hold hearings to examine improving financial Tom Davis of Virginia. and business management at the Department of Defense, 3:15 p.m., SD–342. Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to Joint Meetings examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. HUMAN TRAFFICKING f Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: On Thursday, October 11, 2007, Commission concluded CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD a hearing to examine United States and the Organi- zation for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s Week of October 15 through October 20, 2007 (OSCE) efforts to combat human trafficking for forced labor purposes, after receiving testimony from Senate Chamber Mark P. Lagon, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State On Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., for Bureau of International Organization Affairs; Senate will continue consideration of H.R. 3093, Charlotte M. Ponticelli, Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce and Justice, and Science Appropriations Labor for International Affairs; Michael E. Feinberg, Act. Acting Director, Office of International Affairs, U.S. During the balance of the week, Senate may con- Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department sider any cleared legislative and executive business. of Homeland Security; Eva Biaudet, OSCE Special Representative, Helsinki, Finland; Roger Plant, Spe-

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Williams, of Kentucky, ance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007’’, and an to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service, 3 original bill entitled ‘‘Flood Insurance Reform and Mod- p.m., SD–342. ernization Act of 2007’’, 10 a.m., SD–538. Committee on the Judiciary: October 17, to hold hearings Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Octo- to examine the nomination of Michael B. Mukasey, of ber 16, to hold an oversight hearing to examine the New York, to be Attorney General, 10 a.m., SH–216. Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: October 17, to hold an and progress on H.R. 1, ‘‘Implementing the Rec- oversight hearing to examine the Department of Veterans ommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007’’, 10 Affairs and Department of Defense collaboration, focusing a.m., SR–253. on the report of the President’s Commission on Care for October 17, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- America’s Returning Wounded Warriors, the report of amine consumer wireless issues, 10 a.m., SR–253. the Veterans Disability Benefit Commission, and other October 17, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- related reports, 9:30 a.m., SD–562. amine the digital television transition, focusing on gov- Select Committee on Intelligence: October 16, to hold ernment and industry perspectives, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, October 18, Full Committee, to hold an oversight 2:30 p.m., SH–219. hearing to examine the Department of Transportation, 10 October 18, Full Committee, closed business meeting a.m., SR–253. to mark up pending intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., October 18, Subcommittee on Science, Technology, SH–219. and Innovation, to hold hearings to examine science parks, focusing on bolstering United States competitive- House Committees ness, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. Committee on Agriculture, October 18, hearing to review Committee on Environment and Public Works: October 17, structural changes that are taking place in the agricul- Subcommittee on Superfund and Environmental Health, tural economy and their impacts, 10 a.m., 1300 Long- to hold oversight hearings to examine the federal Super- worth. fund Program’s activities to protect public health, 9:30 Committee on Armed Services, October 16, Subcommittee a.m., SD–406. on Oversight and Investigations, hearing on incentives, October 18, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- benefits, and medical care for federal civilian employees amine lead and children’s health, 10 a.m., SD–406. deployed to combat zones, 2 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. Committee on Finance: October 18, to hold hearings to October 18, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga- examine international trade, focusing on import health tions, hearing on measuring and increasing the effective- and safety for today and the future, 10 a.m., SD–215. ness of Provincial Reconstruction Teams, 10 a.m., 2212 Committee on Foreign Relations: October 16, to hold Rayburn. closed briefings to examine issues relative to security in Committee on the Budget, October 18, hearing on the Tax the Persian Gulf, 11:45 a.m., S–407, Capitol. Code and Health Insurance Coverage, 10 a.m., 210 Can- October 17, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- non. amine the nominations of Daniel V. Speckhard, of Wis- Committee on Education and Labor, October 18, to mark consin, to be Ambassador to Greece, Thomas F. Stephen- up the following bills: H.R., 3796, Early Warning and son, of California, to be Ambassador to the Portuguese Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act; Republic, and Vincent Obsitnik, of Virginia, to be Am- and H.R. 3685, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of bassador to the Slovak Republic, 2:30 p.m., SD–419. 2007, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Committee on Energy and Commerce, October 16, to mark October 16, to hold hearings to examine the Security and up the following bills: H.R. 1236, To make permanent Accountability For Every (SAFE) Port Act (Public Law the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue 109–347) one year after its enactment, 10 a.m., SD–342. a special postage stamp to support breast cancer research; October 16, Subcommittee on Federal Financial Man- and H.R. 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Ad- agement, Government Information, Federal Services, and diction Equity Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. International Security, to hold hearings to examine im- October 16, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and proving financial and business management at the De- Internet, hearing entitled ‘‘Status of the DTV Transi- partment of Defense, 3:15 p.m., SD–342. tion—Part 2,’’ 9:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. October 17, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- Committee on Financial Services, October 16, Sub- amine the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on committee on Housing and Community Opportunity, to contractors and the work of the government, 10:30 a.m., continue hearings on the McKinney-Vento Homeless As- SD–342. sistance Act, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn.

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October 17, Subcommittee on Domestic and Inter- a study regarding development of a comprehensive inte- national Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology, hearing grated regional water management plan that would ad- on U.S.-Russia Economic Relationship: Implications of dress four general areas of regional water planning in the Yukos Affair, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. both the San Joaquin River Hydrologic Region and the October 17, Subcommittee on Housing and Commu- Tulare Lake Hydrologic Region, inclusive of Kern, nity Opportunity, hearing on The Impacts of Late Hous- Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Merced, Stanislaus, and ing Payments on Tenants and Owners in the Project- San Joaquin Counties, California, and to provide that Based Rental Assistance Program, 10 a.m., 2128 Ray- such plan be the guide by which those counties use as burn. a mechanism to address and solve long-term water needs Committee on Foreign Affairs, October 17, Subcommittee in a sustainable and equitable manner, 10 a.m., 1334 on Asia, Pacific and the Global Environment, hearing on Longworth. the Crisis in Burma: Can the U.S. Bring about a Peaceful October 18, full Committee, to mark up H.R. 2262, Resolution? 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. Hardrcok Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007, 11 a.m., October 18, full Committee, hearing on International 1324 Longworth. Trafficking in Persons: Taking Action to Eliminate Mod- October 18, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests ern Day Slavery, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. and Public Lands, hearing on H.R. 1975, Northern Committee on Homeland Security, October 16, Sub- Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act, 2 p.m., 1334 Long- committee on Transportation Security, and Infrastructure worth. Protection, hearing entitled ‘‘Aviation Security: Are We Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, October Truly Protected?’’ 2 p.m., 311 Cannon. 16, Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, October 17, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Census and District of Columbia, hearing on Doing Cybersecurity and Science, and Technology, hearing enti- Time: Are DC Prisoners Being Adequately Prepared for tled ‘‘The Cyber Threat To Control Systems: Stronger Re-Entry? 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. Regulations Are Necessary To Secure the Electric Grid,’’ October 16, Subcommittee on Information Policy, 2 p.m., 311 Cannon. Census and National Archives, hearing on Critical Budget October 18, full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Home- Issues Affecting the 2010 Census, 10 a.m., 2154 Ray- land Security Failures: TWIC Examined,’’ 10 a.m., 311 burn. Cannon. October 18, full Committee, hearing on Black Carbon Committee on House Administration, October 16, Sub- and the Arctic, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. committee on Elections, hearing on Expanding and Im- October 18, Subcommittee on Government Manage- proving Opportunities to Vote by Mail or Absentee, 2 ment, Organization and Procurement, hearing on Tech- p.m., 1310 Longworth. nology for Secure Identity Documents, 2 p.m., 2247 Ray- October 17, full Committee, to mark up H.R. 3690, U.S. Capitol Police and Library of Congress Police Merger burn. Implementation Act of 2007, followed by an oversight Committee on Rules, October 16, to consider H.R. 3773, hearing on The Capitol Visitor Center: the Visitor Expe- RESTORE Act of 2007, 2:30 p.m., H–313 Capitol. rience, 11 a.m., 1310 Longworth. Committee on Science and Technology, October 16, to mark Committee on the Judiciary, October 16, hearing on Jena up the following bills: H.R. 3776, Energy Storage Tech- 6 and the Role of Federal Intervention in Hate Crimes nology Advancement Act of 2007, and H.R. 3775, In- and Race-Related Violence in Public Schools, 9:30 a.m., dustrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act 2141 Rayburn. of 2007, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. October 17, full Committee, hearing on Sex Crimes October 17, Subcommittee on Investigations and Over- and the Internet, 9:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. sight, hearing on Disappearing Polar Bears and Perma- October 18, Task Force on Antitrust and Competition frost: Is a Global Warming Tipping Point Embedded in Policy, hearing on the Impact of our Antitrust Laws on the Ice? 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Community Pharmacies and their Patients, 9:30 a.m., October 17, Subcommittee on Research and Science 2141 Rayburn. Education, hearing on Women in Academic Science and October 18, Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, Engineering, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. and Intellectual Property, hearing on International Piracy: Committee on Small Business, October 17, hearing enti- The Challenges of Protecting Intellectual Property in the tled ‘‘Small Business Energy Priorities,’’ 10 a.m., 2360 21st Century, 10 a.m., 2237 Rayburn. Rayburn. Committee on Natural Resources, October 16, Sub- October 17, Subcommittee on Regulations, Health committee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans, hearing on Care and Trade, hearing on SGR formula, 10 a.m., 2360 H.R. 1497, Legal Timber Protection Act, 10 a.m., 1334 Rayburn. Longworth. October 18, full Committee, hearing on the FCC’s 700 October 16, Subcommittee on Water and Power, to MHz Wireless Spectrum Auction, 10 a.m., 2360 Ray- mark up the following bills: H.R. 123, To authorize ap- burn. propriations for the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund; Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, October H.R. 236, North Bay Water Reuse Program Act of 2007; 16, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous H.R. 2085, McGee Creek Project Pipeline and Associated Materials, hearing on Railroad-Owned Solid Waste Facilities Conveyance Act; and H.R. 2498, To provide for Transload Facilities, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn.

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October 16, Subcommittee on Water Resources and sight, joint hearing on Medicare Advantage: Required Environment, hearing on The Raw Sewage Overflow Audits of Limited Value, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. Community Right-to Know Act, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. October 17, Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures October 17, Subcommittee on Aviation, hearing on and the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family NextGen: The FAA’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Support, joint hearing on the Heroes Earnings Assistance Broadcast (AD–B) Contract, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. and Relief Tax Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. October 17, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Mari- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, October 16, full time Transportation, hearing on Mariner Education and Committee, executive, briefing on Amerithax, 10:30 a.m., Work Force, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. H–405 Capitol. October 18, full Committee, hearing on the 35th An- October 16, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human In- niversary of the Clean Water Act: Successes and Future telligence, Analysis, and Counterintelligence, executive, Challenges, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. hearing on CIA Activity, 2 p.m., H–405 Capitol. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, October 16, Sub- October 17, full Committee, executive, briefing on committee on Oversight and Investigation, hearing on Hot Spots, 8:45 a.m., H–405 Capitol. Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warm- Disability Claims Ratings and Benefits Disparities within ing, October 18, hearing entitled ‘‘Energy and Global the Veterans’ Benefits Administration, 2 p.m., 334 Can- Warming Solutions for Vulnerable Communities,’’ 11 non. a.m., 1100 Longworth. October 17, full Committee, hearing on the Long- Select Committee to Investigate the Voting Irregularities of Term Costs of the Current Conflicts, 10 a.m., 334 Can- August 2, 2007, October 18, briefing on Voting in the non. House of Representatives—The Rostrum and the Elec- October 18, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, tronic Voting System: a Walkthrough by the Clerk of the hearing on Updating the Montgomery G.I. Bill, 2 p.m., House, 8 a.m., House Floor. 334 Cannon. October 18, Subcommittee on Health, hearing on Joint Meetings Health Care Professionals—Recruitment and Retention, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: October 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. 18, to hold hearings to examine parliamentary perspective Committee on Ways and Means, October 16, Sub- of challenges facing today’s Europe, 9:30 a.m., committee on Health and the Subcommittee on Over- 318–BRHOB.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Amendments Act of 2007; (2) H. Res. 725—Recognizing 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 16 the 35th anniversary of the Clean Water Act; (3) H. Res. 549—Recognizing the importance of America’s Water- way Watch program; (4) H. Res. 716—Expressing the Senate Chamber sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National morning business (not to extend beyond 60 minutes), Cyber Security Awareness Month; (5) H. Con. Res. 225— Senate will continue consideration of H.R. 3093, Com- Honoring the 50th anniversary of the dawn of the Space merce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Act. Age, and the ensuing 50 years of productive and peaceful (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their space activities; (6) H. Res. 736—Honoring the 60th an- respective party conferences.) niversary of the aeronautics research accomplishments em- bodied in the breaking of the sound barrier; and (7) H. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Con. Res. 222—Commending NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia on the celebration of its 90th anniver- 9 a.m., Tuesday, October 16 sary on October 26 and 27, 2007. Consideration of H.R. 2102—Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 (Subject to a Rule) and H. Res. 734—Expressing the sense of the House Chamber House of Representatives regarding the withholding of Program for Tuesday: Consideration of the following information relating to corruption in Iraq (Subject to a suspensions: (1) H.R. 3678—Internet Tax Freedom Act Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Kanjorski, Paul E., Pa., E2132 Payne, Donald M., N.J., E2131 Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E2133 Poe, Ted, Tex., E2134, E2135 Altmire, Jason, Pa., E2138 Levin, Sander M., Mich., E2134 Porter, Jon C., Nev., E2138, E2138, E2139 Bachus, Spencer, Ala., E2137 Lewis, John, Ga., E2129 Radanovich, George, Calif., E2127, E2128, E2129, E2130, Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E2138 Lewis, Ron, Ky., E2133, E2137 E2131 Capps, Lois, Calif., E2129, E2129 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E2135 Rodriguez, Ciro D., Tex., E2134 Cooper, Jim, Tenn., E2133 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E2132 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E2139 Edwards, Chet, Tex., E2136 Mack, Connie, Fla., E2133 Feeney, Tom, Fla., E2130 Meek, Kendrick B., Fla., E2134 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E2127, E2128 Garrett, Scott, N.J., E2134, E2136 Mica, John L., Fla., E2137 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E2127 Goodlatte, Bob, Va., E2136 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E2132 Terry, Lee, Nebr., E2132 Grijalva, Rau´ l M., Ariz., E2131 Ortiz, Solomon P., Tex., E2130 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E2128, E2128 Johnson, Sam, Tex., E2137 Paul, Ron, Tex., E2136 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E2135

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